Rhyl Journal

Inspector's Lecture. Mr Bircharu, the Government Poor Law inspector for this district, attended the last Guardians' meeting at St. Asaph, and deli- vered himself of a statement which must have been somewhat disconcerting to his hearers. It embraced one or two unpleasant disclosures, and with what he had to say on those particular, matters we agree. It is not a satisfactory thing to learn that out-relief id being granted in cases where the Guardians would only be doing their duty by refusing relief except by means of the house. The observations of the inspector will doubtless have a salutary effect. Of this we are cer- tain the Guardians wish as heartily as the inspector that some use could be made of the infirmary. As soon as that costly concern is available, the Guardians will have room to carry out some of the reforms in the admini- stration of relief indicated by the inspector. But many ratepayers will sincerely hope fchey will not be bluffed into undertaking any further building scheme. r, General Pauperism. Once more the Local Government Board has to tell us a story of pauperism that is by no means satisfactory. It is not only that the total number of persons to whom relief was administered in July showed a serious increase, but the figure is the highest recor- ded since 1873, and it now reaches 752,668 (compared with 730,214 for the correspond- ing period of last year). Of these, 232,892 received indoor relief, and the balance were out-door paupers. The only satisfactory feature of the return is that the ratio is less than that of 1898, standing at 22.0 per thousand of the population. A glance down the list shows that whilst there has been a steady increase in the ratio of indoor paupers, which stood at 5-4 when the returns, were based upon the new system in 1873, the outdoor ratio has decreased from 34'1 40 years ago and 27'1 in 1873 to 15*2 in July of the present year. The Welsh district showed an increase of about 1,500 paupers per week. The total relieved in the district (whicn includes North Wales, South Wales, and Monmouthshire) on the last Saturday of the month was 56,840 (compared with 55,322 in July of the previous year), of which 7,945 received indoor and 56,840 out- door relief. The casuals entertained ranged between 450 and 500 a night. Welsh in the Schools. Once again Cardiff is making a bid for its ambitious claim to be regarded as the capital of Wales, by further efforts to get Welsh taught in the day schools. On a census being taken a few years ago the majority of the parents voted against the project. The Mayor, a Welsh-speaking Merionethshire man, has again been advocating Welsh, and Mr T Garrett Horder, writes against teach- ing it. Among other things things he says:— Everyone will agree with the mayor when he says that it is useful for children to learn a second language. The point is what that second language should be. I remember hearing the late Sir Thomas Morel at a meeting of the intermediate school strongly advocating the acquisition of Spanish. We, however, as the custodians of the children of Cardiff, have got to look at the ques- tion from a general point of view. Our duty is tc see that the children obtain a thorough grounding in the three essentials, viz., reading, writing, and arithmetic. If the teaching of Welsh is likely (as I am informed it is) to interfere with the thorough knowledge of these essentials, then I emphatically assert that we should not, adopt the teaching; of Welsh. Moreover, it is perfectly plain to those who are best acquainted with the people of Cardiff that the time to be devoted to Welsh teaching would be thrown away, because so many of the parents of the children fail to speak Welsh to to them. A language learnt in school is not of much use unless the learners have ample opportu- nities of exercising that language outside the school. Sacrilege at Rhyl. I Having found out who had abstracted money from the church safe, and that those in charge of the key had not been discreet in the matter of its custody, the desire that the charge against the boy culprit should not be proceeded with was a humane and proper one. This course was quite in accordance with the intention of both legislative and executive authorities, the former having re- cently passed a juvenile offenders act,and the other having within the past few weeks given instructions discouraging the appearance of juvenile offenders in court with adult trans- gressors. But there was a call for the facts from the bench, hence the publicity which the newspapers are able to give them. The Harvest in Wales. The harvest this year (writes a correspon- dent of the "Guardian ") has never promised to be more than moderately good, and the recent heavy rain has made the prospect decidedly gloomy in many cases. Cutting was begun in the more advanced districts when the grain was in good condition, though light in bulk and somewhat deficient in straw. But the work has been interrupted by the August rains, and a good deal of grain is now lying out in serious danger of being totally spoiled unless the weather quickly improves. I Preservation of Church Schools. A generous, almost chivalrous, offer of the rector of Hawarden has been made in aid of education from the Church side. The parish of Hawarden, with its eight national schools, has long illustrated the best side of the Church's work for popular education. Probably no parish in Wales of similar size is so well provided with Church schools. In view of the Bishop of St Asaph's appeal on behalf of the schools of the diocese, Canon Harry Drew announces his willingness to devote the entire net revenue of the living to the cost of bringing the school fabries in his parish into' line with modern requirements, and jointly with his wife to deposit P,1,000 in the bank as a Church schools fund.—We learn that great things, by means of donations and bazaars, are being done on behalf of the schools in the Diocese of Bangor. The efforts would doubtless be redoubled were it not for the feeling which obtains among many, Churchmen that ere long the Church will be completely robbed of its schools, and also that in the past most of these schools have proved failures as nurseries of the Church, what in a great measure they were designed to be. Bare Ingratitude. Another 41 emergency school has been opened in Merionethshire, at the village of 1 Carrog, and five ministers sounded a paean of joy in a demonstration held at the emanci- pation of about 40 children who had in past years beeen compelled to attend a church school." This is the brutal way in which the case is, put. The Church at great sacri- fices had for generations been providing edu- cation for the yonng people of the parish, the Nonconformist parents accepting it readily if not thankfully. They made no provision of their own; but allowed the Church to do that. Now the law permits them, they set up a school of their own, but not at their own expense. The rates arc now available. All this may be allowable but why is it. necessary to kick the old school which had been the only alma mater of the parishioners up to now ? The Welsh Revolt." In order to try to conciliate growing suspicion in the ranks, the chieftains of the Kevolt have held another meeting, and have issued an official report of their mysterious proceedings. Of course something is going to be done but this is nothing new, as the Revolters have been going to do it ever since they commenced revolting only they have got into the habit of postponing things like Spaniards. Up to the present the great plan of Revolt has produced nothing more than three emergency schools in Merioneth- shire, to which many of the best Noncon- formists flatly decline to send their children. The Minister's Disclaimer. I In a discussion on Christianity and Poli-1 tics" the valuable letter of the Rev John Hunter, late minister of the King's Weigh- house Church London, affords testimony to the real state of Nonconformity on political questions. He admits that he has been most reluctantly compelled to withdraw from organised and official Congregationalism, chiefly on account of its political tendencies and activities," but he is able to assure us that "many congregations" are free from any implication in the political propaganda. They have no sympathy," he says, with the passive resistance movement, and no wish to be identified in any representative way with party politics. The Anglican clergy and others must not be too ready to judge English Nonconformity by the sayings and doings of the men, and the councils of men, that figure so prominently both in secular and religious newspapers." We have always felt that the introduction of party politics into Dissenting communities was the work of agitators, and Mr Hunter's testimony seems to confirm the fact. But what are we to say or think of the reverend leaders who by their political activities are estranging from their communities many of the best and most religious people ? Theirs is indeed a great responsibility. Rhuddian's Watchfulness. The keen interest taken in the sewerage question by the Rhuddlan Parish Council does that body great credit. Judging by the report of Monday's Council meeting, the progress of the work is being watched very closely by certain members and it is clear that it will be no fault of the Council's if there is any cause for complaint after the work has been completed. The Council are anxious that nothing should be skipped which can be attended to now, and their hint to the owners of property to see that their respective properties are rightly con- nected with the new sewer is one deserving of every consideration by the persons appealed to. This is the least they can do in return for the Council's watchfulness on their behalf.

Mr Ashfield's Retirement from the Palace Management The public appreciation of Councillor P J Ashiield's services as managing director of the Queen's Palace was strikingly manifested last night, when he was given a well-deserved benefit." The entertainment was of more than ordinary importance, inasmuch as it was connected with Mr Ashiield's retirement from the post he has so ably and creditably filled during the past 21 years, exacting as the duties 2 have been. There was a large and thoroughly representative audience, and a monstre pro- gramme was gone through, the contributions of 11 the Pal ice artistes for the week being supple- mented by items by friends from other places, as the following list will show:—Mr A R Sutcliffe, vocal comedian Mr W Sutton, comedian Billy RichardsoN, stump orator; The Summersons, society entertainers; Miss Madge Northcote, soprano The Poppy Troupe of Cake Walkers The Idevilos, trapeze act Harry Claff, operatic and descriptive vocalist Collins and Rice,comedy and speciality artistes; Mabel and Norah, speciality and acrobatic dancers; Miss Nellie Stewart, comedienne and dancer The Brewsters, vocalists, dancers, expert sword, lance and club experts; Worth, comedian; Herr Groop's Band; George Edwards, with Vivigraph Pictures Reddick Anderson, comedian Miss Ada Royston, con- tinental skirt and acrobatic dancer The Cellos, in their up-to-date musical act; Harry Thurston mimic Cora Duncan and Albert Brasque, A Drawing-Room Romance1." Little Hilda, child vocalist and dancer Miss Bateson, mezzo- soprano vocalist and Wee Mona. When the guest of the evening appeared on the stage to make his acknowledgments to the audience fcr the support accorded him on that occasion he was greeted in a most enthusiastic manner. As soon as he could proceed, lie said that having resigned the management of the Palace ho wished to take that opportunity of thanking not only the local patrons of the Palace but also the visitors for their support. During the three years he had had control of the affairs of the company he could honestly say that he had met with nothing but kindness, courtesy and every consideration. The life of a theatrical manager was a very varied one, and the consideratanes of the public went a long way towards making such a person's lot a much happier one than it otherwise would be. During his management they had completed the Arcade, rebuilt the adjoining hotel, introduced various sideshows, and started a host of different enter- tainments and altogether he thought they could look back upon a period of progress (applause). It had been a period of hard work for him. Still he had taken very great pleasure in it (applause). He thanked not only the audience, but all the artistes who had come forward to give a helping hand on that occasion. He had had upwards of twenty different offers of assistance, and had time permitted he wouldjhave been onlyjtoo glad to have availed himself of the services of all. On that occasion he could not omit to express his indebtedness to the Palace staff for their loyalty to him, also the orchestra and especially Mr Collinson, the musical director, for their services. He felt very grateful also for the services rendered by Mr Will Summerson and his clever troupe of pierrots, and to all others who had in any way been of assistance from time to time. He appreciated very much the uniform kindness and consideration of all he had come in contact with in his capacity as manager and chairman of the company. He had done his level best to promote the prosperity of the Palace and he hoped he had not laboured in vain (applause). Mr Wheatley, on behalf of the Palace staff, presented to Mrs Ashfield a beautiful bracelet, and to Mr Ashfield a timepiece which we must describe in the same term. In making the presentations he testified to the energy and enterprise Mr Ashfield had displayed in the discharge of his multifarious duties, and to the encouragement they had always derived from Mrs Ashfield. After the sing of He's a jolly good fellow and hearty rounds of cheers for both Mr and Mrs Ashfield, Mr Ashfield briefly but feelingly acknowledged the gifts, which, he assured his hearers, would always be treasured. Ho also thanked the friend to whom he was indebted for a handsome silver cigarette case, and the friends from whoso hands he had received a dainty set of gold studs. A meeting to arrange for a presentation to Mr Ashfield will bo held iu the Town Hall at 7'30 on Monday evening.

Printers' Picnic. On Saturday last Rhyl was visited by over 150 employees and their friends, of Messrs Willmer Brothers and Co, Ltd., manufacturiug :printers and newspaper proprietors, of Birkenhead, Liver- pool, and Seacombo. The occasion was the 23rd annual picnic, and to many of the party there was an additional interest attaching to the visit ifrom the fact that Rhyl was their objective some eight year's ago. Unfortunately the day was not ideal, but the doleful outlook of the morning cleared sufficiently to make a programme of athletic sports —which were run off in Mr Davies' field at the rear of the hospital—enjoyable. An excellent dinner was served At the Queen's Palace Hotel. The after- noon was taken up by a drive to St Aaaph and the marble church at Bodclwyddan, the principals of the firm having engaged four of Mr Edge's brakes. Tea was partaken "f at the hotel, and a billiard tournament filled in the intervening hour to train time for most of the party, and the town attracted the remainder.

IN MEMORIAM. In ever-loving memory of our dear father, the firm haviug engaged four of Mr Edge's brakes. Tea was partaken "f at the hotel, and a billiard tournament filled in the intervening hour to train time for most of the party, and the town attracted the remainder. IN MEMORIAM. In ever-loving memory of our dear father, •Joseph Evans, Four Crosses, Dyserth, who passed away 7th September, 1904, in his 87th year and of our dear mother, Ann Evans, 9th May, 1895 also our dear brother Robert, Match 24th, 1881.

"WISDOM OF THE WISE. ) k 4,1 IIP¡" is occasionally what he ought to be y. I The most manifest sign of wisdom is contented ch'vrt'ulnvfco.—Montnig no. i!. is» c\i i-.>i>v.4y hard to play an al'ter-jjamo of ti-C) I] Temptation in ay be an 'invitation to hell, but ciuch more i-% it an opportunity to reach heaven, (), show I hysel J' io me, Or take UK- lip to Thee. —George -Herbert. The w<>a H h of a man is I ho number of things which ho iovos ami bless* which ho is lo\ed and bl.i>.H;d by !—Curly le. Nothing good bursts lorth all at HIHT. The. lightning may dart; out: of a black cloud; but the day sends hi'? bright, heralds before him, to ptepaie i.ho world tor bis coining.—Hare. If it and get rid of .it as soon as you can; il' you expect anything agreeable, yon need not be in a hurry, for the anticipation of pain i^ pain—(he anticipation of pleasure, pleasure, Alan's strongesi and worthiest affection is IHF last—is the cue that unites and embodies all hi-* past dreams of what is excellent—the one from which hope springs out the brighter from formcj disappointments—-the one in which t lit-, memories are tho uiosf: tender and the most abundant—tho one which, replaeing an others nothing hereafter can replace.—Fitton. Some men ride a Steepler hasa a-ftcr fortunes some seek it leisurely on the beaten track: aml seme hope to attain it by a new pat h, which they think they have discovered. Tho first arrivi- rapidly or not at all; the second -arrive surely but generally too late: the last usually lose their way, but are so charmed with their road that they forget the object of their journey. Whether I be the grandest genius on earth in a single thing, and that single, thing earthly, or the poor peasant, who, behind his plough, whistles for want of thought, I strongly suspect it will he all one when 1 pass to the Competi- tive Examination yonder! On the other side of the grave a Raphael's occupation may be gone as well as a ploughman's.—Bulwer Lytton. Public taste, I believe, has been I he same in al' —a fitful and vacillating current of vaguf impression, perpetually liable to change, subject to epidemic desires, and agitated by infections pat-ion, the slave of paw ion, and the fool of fancy, but yet always dis- tinguishing with singular clearsightedness, between that which is best and that which is worst of the particular class of food which Its morbid appetite may call for; never failing to that which is produced by intellect, from that which is not. though it may be intellect degraded by ministering to its mis- guided wili.-Buskin. There is jio bettei- discipline in life; no better way of making the character full and sym- metrical, than to be constantly on the alert to make the lives of those with whom we are in daily contact as happy and pleasant a-s in our power. It is not necessary to have immense sums of money, or a great reputation. I thinK that there are many things of vastly more im- portance than wealth. There are sou Is on every hand, sometimes clad in silks and sables, hun- gry and thirsty for the word unspoken, the act unperformed. What does it exemplify? That. there are elemeiit., in the, human family that Cannot be satisfied with sordid dress. "11 is the one touch of nature that makes all humanity akin." Thoughtfulnesf. of otlipt. is a good trait to cultivate. Have yon ever stopped to think how one persoa in the house can "set the sweetest music out of tune"? Tlit- horn,, can rightfully be classed as a mosaic, because it is made up of parts. Each member of the' familv has a place, and it depends upon the individual whether he makes harmony or discord. I think it is a moral obligation to bring tho sweetest and be^t of one's character into tho home, and flood it with the sunshine of good acts, and noble deeds, and kind words. Wp. have careful words for the granger, And smiles tor the sometime guest But i he careless tone for our very own, Though we love cur own the best. At. the present day religious minds that iiiitlui-- stand tho solid methods by which truth i separated from mere opinion, and who contest- and yield to the authoritative character of I i- i i t I i are called to a higher heroism than that com passed by the, martyrs of theological religion What is asked now is a devotion unspeakably more self-denying. To work quietly, unremem- bered, and. it. may be unnoticed, for an end w< shall never see—this is the demand made from the bulk of its adherents by the religion of;1 scientific age. that religion which sooner or latei will subjugate all oMcr forms and conquer the' world. It is not the inward comforts of an casy-1 going faith, not the childish rewards and punishments of an anthropomorphic God. the re., ligion of an advanced civilisation can offer, It has no dreams of heavenly personal delights, whilst brethren of mankind are. weltering in Sill or withering in despair, and it has no fears ol torturing hell-fire. Such forces ae these liii noblest men no longer need to prompt them tr duties which it were utterly base to repudiate Or neglect. There are certain subjects upon which certain men are nnfit to speak. lie is a wise man who recognises this truth, as few men -do. An earnest Christian is troubled- by some statement of an avowed unbeliever concerning Christ or ihr Bible. What can an unbeliever say about: Christ that is worthy of a hearing? His very unbelief brands him as incompetent to bold or express an opinion on a subject where belief is the first-essen- tial. "But surely Christ must be. judged as any other great character in history/' says th, would-he "impartial" historian. That is pre- cisely the way in which Jesus Christ cannot be judged, though the historical ignoramus—or, a he would prefer to call himself, agnostic—cannot in the naturc of things, understand this. Hornet Buslmell punctured the fallacy in his fitiiio-Lis ser- mon, "The Character of Jesus Forbids His pos- sible Classification with Men," Soin other fields The scientist who, n. notoriously dishonest in hi, personal relations is not to ho trusted in Iii handling or compiling of scientific facts. Thr outf-astsot life are not to be looked fo for helpfu' opinions Oil tho reorganisation of society. Knoll your man before JOlt let his opinions weigh much And it all comes back, in tins end, to character Tlie man of character, after all, in! the only one whoso word or whose work counts in the advance- ment of the kingdom. The time may come when our country's most massive piles, temple, and tower, senate house, and minster, may bo numbered among the ruins of the past. We may spurn the thought: but so did the proud builders of Assyrian and Bahy. lonian and Judean palaces, on which desolation now sits enthroned. But one thing cannot crumble or disintegrate the empire of mind and heart. Goodness is imperishable; deeds are more lasting than the stones of the pyramids! What was the greatest form of apparent life and permanency in St. Paul's No one could ever have ventured to speak of it as a drama," a" pageant." It was Imperial Koine, in her seeming iwpregnable strength. But iha1 drama, too, is played out; the fashion of that world lias passed aw ay; while thei grand and holy influence. of lives, to the outward eye no more missed than the fall of tho forest leaf, have been eternal- The earth's brightest joys are but for i li(,Il- hour, and then vanish, "as a dream when one awaketh but I ho poten- tiality of mind (the soul) survives death, and embraces the maglllficen t cycles of eternity. Tho blessed' dead remind not of fading floral leaves, but rather of those chaplets of e\erlasting flowers one frequently sees on continental tombs—the symbol of what is en- during and immortal. And as that glorious d r a MI. of true gooduess never can be terminated, remember that there ls an equal immortality and perpetuity in wrong-doing." The foul drama ot guilt also "passes not away." As with st) iiioral. Ilt,, flizil, is unjust is unjust still, and ho that is filthy is filthy still." One thing alone can cancel and erase otherwise indelible memories. be God for His own immutable word of promise: f will bo merciful f0 your unrighteousness; vour sins and iniquities will I remember no ,-WhO Teade Incessantly, and to his reading brings not A spirit and judgment equal or superior, Uncertain and unsettled still remains, Deep versed in books aud shallow in himself, .rude or intoxicating, col looting toys iud trifles for choice matter, worth a sponge; la children gatl^rios pobblea on the shore. .-Was.

-r A Fashionable Wedding. A wedding of interest locally was solemnised on Tuesday last, when Mr Nathaniel Bishop- Harman, F.R.C.S., of llarley Street, London, a cousin of Mrs Ilichard Bromley, of this town, was married to Miss Ivatherine Chamberlain, daughter of Mr Arthur Chamberlain, of Moor Green Hall, Birmingham, and neice of the Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, M.P. Dr Harman last year acted as best man on the occasion of the marriage of Mr Fred Bellamy to Miss LIsie Rawlins. The rostrum of the church had been effectively decorated for the occasion with choice white flowers, palms, and ferns. The bride, who was charmingly gowned in white, and carried a shower bou-1 quet of white roses, was accompanied by her] three sisters, the Misses Mary, Ruth, and Charlotte Chamberlain, and Miss Gertrude Harman (sister of the bridegroom), as brides- maids. They were dressed in mauve, with white hats, and carried bouquets of carnations and asparagus fern. Mr Sidney Harman, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man, while Mr Arthur Chamberlain gave the bride away. The organist of the church presided at the organ and played "Barcarole" (Sterndale Bennett), March from "Lohengrin," and Men- delssohn's "Wedding March." A reception was afterwards held at Moor Green Hall, and among the guests were Mr and Mra Richard Bromley, of Rhyl.

r St Asaph. Autumn. We cannot shut our eyes to the fact that sum- mer is over and that autumn changes, gradual weakening and death, are everywhere evident. Brown and withered leaves are shewing among those which are simply wilting the tips of the great fingers of the horse-chestnuts are curling and dry, and crimson patches decorate the Vir- ginia creeper. Down come the leaves, enriching the earth, and whirling broadcast when tin- strong winds catch them down come the keys of the sycamores, the ribened fruits and flowers of lime and other trees, dispersing the seeds while the feathery thistle down and the winged seeds of dandelions and hawkweeds are carried miles from the 'plant on which they ripened. The corn is out and led, the second hay crop J too in many places, and the partridges have bad their baptism of fire. Yes, it is autumn, though we may yet have weeks of warm weather. In aid of the Schools. At a meeting of the Bishop, the Dean, the Archdeacons, and the Rural Deans of the diocese of St Asaph recently, it was agfeed to ask the incumbents and churchwardens of every parish to devote the offertories on September 24 to tie Diocesan Association of Schools. The Bishop, in a pastoral letter commending the appeal, say. the diocese is really proud of its church schools. numbering as they do a larger proportion of pupils than the t3chooIE3 of almost any other diocese in the country. In 1870 there were 11,663 children in average attendance in the church schools in the diocese last year there were 23,953 in average attendance, 2,559 present at the religious examinations, and 30,003 on the books. The populatior. in 1870 was 257,0913, and in 1901 282,900, so that the numbers in the schools had increased much more rapidly than the population. During the forty years from 1850 to 1890 the sum of £ 268,755 was spent upon the buildiug, enlarging and maintaining tha national schools, while from 1890 to lUOõ X184,918 has been spent. The diocese therefore has spent upon its schooLs during the last 55 years £ 453,675. These figures represent only t: e large items of expenditure, of which a record has been kept, and do not include small expenditures which would represent a large total. Nor do tlie figures give any estimate of voluntary services which elsewhere involve a starl of paid officials. Paupers' Medicine. Some Unions provide paupers with expensive medicine when needed. But that is not done at St Asaph, Holywell, Hawarden, and LlanrwRt. in the Dolgelley Unioa je92 HIs was spent, at the rate of 3s lid per pauper, at Ruthin 1:3 14s, at the rate of 2d., the rate at Abarystwyth being 5d. A Fine Basket. Both the Clwyd and Elwy aro now affording anglers good sport, thanks to the recent rains and some fine catches have been made during the past few days. Last Friday, Mr Francis, a Liver- pool gentloma.n, fishing in the Elwy, landed eight trout weighing altogether 91bs, the largest turning the scale at 3Mbs. Magistracy for an old citizen. Dr R 0 Morris, ex-mayor of Birkenhead, and some years ago a C.M. Minister in this city, has been made a magistrate for the borough of Birken- head. An Unlucky Man. Robert Garner, of Liverpool, one of the brick- setters engaged upon Mr Charles Williams' new house, was seemingly destined not to do much work this week. On Monday he fell from the scaffold °f the building, and though no bones were broken he was rendered unfit for work for the whole of1 the day. He resumed work on Tuesday, when he sustained severe injuries as the result of a fall of bricks. He was carried to his lodgings in an un- conscious condition, where ;he has since remained under medical supervision Mothers' Meetings. These meetings will be resumed on Wednesday afternoon next, at the Old Savings Bank. Anyone wishing to join should communicate with Miss Stock, Bryn Derwen. Revision Court. The Hon R C Grosvenor will hold a court at St Asaph next Thursday for the revision of the lists of voters, Claims and objections are very numerous, and from what we can gather the court should prove a very interesting one. Wesleyanism. On Sunday last the Rev J Lloyd Hughes, late of Criccieth, commenced his ministry 11 here a:1 pastor of the Weslcyan Chapel, in succession to the Rev E G Turner, now of Ffynnongroew. Marriage. We hear that one of the local policemen is shortly uniting himself in matrimony to a young lady from Rhyl. May the match prove a very happy one. Death. The death occurred on Wednesday of Mr Thos. Hughes, landlord of the Swan Inn, after an illness which has called forth much sympathy for the family, who have many friends in the district, in which they are well known. Mr Hughes came from Llanddwrog, Carnarvonshire, with the first Vicar of Bodelwyddan, in whose service he acted as coachman, and he was subsequently employed at Bodelwyddan Hall, Otoley Park,and Bryubella, and afterwards settled down at Rhyl,, whence he proceeded to St. Asaph. The interment takes place at Rhyl to-day (Friday). Deceased, who was 56 years of a ge, leaves a. wife and four son s and three daughters. Prize Winners. Several exhibitors from this district carried off prizes at Ruthin flower show yesterday, amongst them being Col Howard, Wygfair: B Roberts, Glanclwyd Dairy Mrs Walthall, The Cottage R Pierce, Plas Heaton C F Farrow and Mrs A Roberts. In the butter section the premier honours were secured by Miss Bibby, Fach wen.

-= Rhuddlan. The Voters' List. A court for the revision of the voters' list of this district will be held at the Marsh Hotel next Thursday. The business promises to be of a more than merely routine character. Welsh Sheep Sale. On Friday, Sept. 15th, Messrs Frank Lloyd and Sons, of Wrexham, will sell by auction at Bryn- ffynnon, Rhuddlan. for Mr Conwy Bell, his entire- flock of prize winning Welsh shotp. Mr Bell for many years has been one of the most successful exhibitors of the breed, and it is with great regret, he has decided to place his flock in the market. Not having the time at his disposal to bestow on them that he would desire, purchasers can rely on obtaining sheep of the highest degree and merit, possessed of exceptional hardiness and good consti- tutions. and rams sold from the flock have always given the greatest satisfaction. There will also be included in the sale a few Ryelands and Shrop- shires. Catalogues may be had from the place of Bale, or the Auctioneer's, Wrexham.

For Style, Finish and Price, Our Ladies' Dress Skirts and Blouse j Cannot bo beaten— HUBBARD, Tho Cash Draper. HATWOOD'S,35 Queen Street Rlivl.—ForFishing Tackle, price Itnd quality canno t be beaten. Flies rom 1,1-dozen The oldest FishingTackledealcrs n Wale established over 10 years. Fifty gross of choice Flies choose from at Hativood's 8 KKD POTATOES for PL ANTING—Worsley Pride Scottish Triumph, British Queen, &e., at wholesal pri,e.-ROOSE & .CO., S.P.Q.H. Stores. SEASONABLE SPECIALITIES.—See the windows at Mr T. AT-. Davies, Chemist, Bodfov Street, and yon will find a well-arranged series of specialities of various kinds for the present season. Gi and Show of New Goods In all departments— HEBBARD, The Cash Draper. Commerce Bouse, Wellington Ril. Death. The death and burial of Dr Mules, Orosford, the eminent ophthalmic specialist, is recorded. The deceased was father-in-law of the Rev B Edwards, late curate of Rhyl, and was in his 63rcl year. Begging. On Monday morning, George Williams, lato of 3 Jenk Street, Abergele, was sentenced by M J H 1511 s tc a week's hard labour for begging in Rbyl on Siturday evening. The case was proyed by P.C. Thomas Foulkes. The Day Schools. The elementary schools will be re-opened on Monday next. As the Rhyl children have had more holidays by a fortnight than those in other parts of the country, it is hoped that parents will take care that they attend schools promptly at their re-opening. The Towyn Tilery. This industrial spot, which is situate close to the railway, beyond Foryd, will on Tuesday next, at the Westminster Hotel, be offered for sale by Messrs Churton, Elphick & Co. In the hands of an energetic man a large trade in pottery, tiles, and bricks could here hu carried on. Tho African Institute. On Sunday special services in aid of the African Institute, Colwyn Bay, were held at the Welsh Baptist Chapel, WTater Street. The proceedings, which were of an interesting character, were con- ducted by the Rev W Hughes, who was assisted by native students from the institute. Boy Run Over. Whilst making a dart across Russell Road, after following a brake for some distance, a boy named John Griffiths, of Greenfield Street, was knocked down by a town porter's lurry and run over. The little fellow was badly injured about the head, and was promptly attended to by Dr Summerhill, under whose care we understand he is making good progress towards recovery. Choice Building Lots. On Tuesday next, Mr Geary will sell some freehold land in the vicinity of the Marine Lake which forms excellent building sites, with per- petually obtained views of the Vale of Clwyd and far away to Snowden and the Orme's Head. The plots are well arranged to suit either private persons or speculators. Other building land to be offered at the same time will be found described in the advertisement. Constitutional Club. The arrangements for the coming winter session include an attractive list of subjects for debate, political amd non-political, amongst them being "Town Councils: Their advantages and disad- vantages," "National Expenditure: Are Govern- ments extravagant," The best means of improv- ing the attractions of Rhyl," "Army Organisation: Is Conscription necessary," "TaritI Reform Will it increase the Cost of Living," &c. Draughts, whist, and chess tournaments are also being i planned, entries for which close on September 30th. Altogether the session promises to be a very profitable and enjoyable one. Members with suggestions to make or anyone wishing to join the club should communicate with the secretary, Mr Isaac Edwards. Pestiferous Hawkers. The Llandudno authority does not prevent boys selling newspapers in the streets, but it has pre- vented the horrible howling they made there. The boys sell just as many papers and spare their lungs. Now there is a demand for the suppression of noisy hawkers, who are Baid to drive away visi- tors. At Rhyl the newsboys are the nuisance, and we do not suffer much from noisy hawkers. A greater pest are the quiet ones, who ring at the door bell one after the other, in quick succession. Even these are more to be tolerated than those who go to back doors and tell maid servants they (the hawkers) don't deal with mistresses but with genteel maids," who some of them wheed- lingly state are as good as the mistresses any day, and a d sight better than some of them. Don't you think so, my dear. I have here a sweet little watch, &c." The Wesleyans. The first Suuday in September signalises a new ecclesiastical year in the Wesleyan Methodist Church, and on that day the change of ministers in the various circuits takes effect. Locally there has not been much re-arrangement of pastorates. Tlie Rev George Searle remains in charge of the English circuit here, and the Rev J Kelly and Mr W ^ell are still at Prestatyn, the former being in charge of the Welsh cause and the latter in charge of the English. The vacancy caused by the removal of the Rev E Humphreys from the charge of the Rhyl Welsh circuit to Birkenhead has been filled b y the appointment of the Rev W (I Evans, late of tootle. The rev gentleman commenced his ministry in the circuit on Sunday last, delivering impressive discourses at Rhuddlan in the morning, Soar in the afternoon, and at Brunswick in the evening. Unfiled Kingdom Commercial Travellers' Association. The first quarterly general meeting of the North Wales Branch of this Association waq held at the Alexandra Hotel, Rhyl, on Saturday, September 2nd, and was well-attended. Mr W G Mobley, Colwyn Bay, was elected hon. secretary of the Social Committee. It may be of interest to commercial travellers residing in North Wales to know that it is the intention of the Commit- tee of this branch to hold the general meetings periodically at Rhyl, Llandudno, Bangor, and Carnarvon, and other convenient centres, in order to give all the members of this most progressive branch an opportunity of attending and taking an intelligent interest in co-operating in the work of this branch and association. Matters of importance and of general interest to members were discussed and passed. Business or Profession? At the Gateshead County Police Court, a man should have appeared to answer a charge of betting at Wardley Colliery. He did not appear and Mr A M Palmer (chairman) asked what the man was. SuperintendeDt Harnby Bookmaking is his profession, sir. -Ml H Wynn Parry, who was at the solicitors' table, objected to the use of the word "p-ofepsion," and amid laughter suggested busi- ness" as a substitute. The superintendent further explained that the defendant was alleged to have absconded from Wardley with about Xi.1,3 belonging to his clients.—MrHWynn l'arry "Customers." (Laughter-) English Baptist Chapel. The congregation at this place of worship last Sunday evening was addressed by the Rev Lindsay Young, of Portsea, a clergyman of the Church of England. The service, which was of a hearty character, was conducted by the Rev D G Lewis, pastor. County Court. All summonses against persons residing out of the district for the next Court, to be held at Rhyl on the 29th inst, must be entered not later than Saturday next, the 9th, and those residing in the district not later than Tuesday next. Sale. Messrs Rhydwen Jones and Davies are now conducting their annual month's after-season sale, when their extensive stock is offered at, reduced prices, including glass, china, and fancy drapery. Past experience gained by many of our rcadoca is a proof that this is a genuine reduction sale." The early comer secures the best selection. Royal Alexandra Hospital. The following gifts have been received and are acknowledged with many thanks -("ollected on the sands, Masters Reggie and ftric Percy, ;-)a Id Vegetables aud Fruit; Mr Hugh Jones, Mr Storey, Mrs Jones (Saughall) Toys and Books: Miss I Gill Andcrton Clothing: Mrs Lees Papers and Magazines: Lady Florentia Hughes, Mrs Herring. Mr H G Carter, of the New Century Co., who is now exhibiting Living Pictures on the Pier, kindly asked for three collecting boxes for the hospital, and one of them, which was in the charge of Mr Carter's partner, Mr Davey, has been sent in containing the sum of £ 1 Os lOd, a most satis- factory result. I Amusements. Holiday makers are still much in evidence, and plenty of amusement is provided at the various places of entertainment. At the Queen's Palace clever performances are given morning and after- noon by Will Summerson's Pierrots, and the varieties" at night are of a very attractive order. The Japanese nihht last Saturday and the confetti carnival on Tuesday evening passed off with great success, the displays on both occasions being very striking. The Town Hall fixtures for the past week included an excellent performance 011 bridaj night of c. A Chinese Honeymoon," by Charles Macdona's company and a capital repre- sentation of The Cingalee by Mr George Dance's company last night. The Mcrrie Men still enliven the streets with their popular songs, aud considerable numbers continue to patronise their very entertaining performances on the sands. The entertainments in the I'ier i'avilions also continue to be well supported, The New Century Pictures acthe Bijou being of an especially attractive nature. The ever popular "Chevalier" received an enthusiastic greeting from the large house assembled to hear him at the Town Hall on Tues- day. Needless to say the renderings of various pieces he chose were perfect, and he played at will upon the emotion of his audience. Pathos, despair dignity, pride, humility, arrogance, comic humour and sentiment were only a few of the phases of character he assumed at will at one time moving his hearers to tears and again to bursts of laugh- ter. His skill is inimitable and his make-ups perfection. The pieces chosen for pourtrayal were Wot fur do'ee luv er ? "Hemmer," A Fallen Star," My Country Cousin." Mafekin Night," \V ot's the good o' hanyfink" "Our Bazaar and Burlttsque French Song". The remainder of the programme :included songs by Miss Tresilian Davy and Mr Isidore Marcil Whistling Solos by Miss Flossie Bchrens and pianoforte solos by Mr A H West, who is also the composer of most of the musical accompaniments to Chevalier's piece. The solos, including Cavalry Trot," by Rubin- stein," Scherzo in B flat" and CI Valse for left hand" (A H West), were splendidly rendered and accorded much applause, as were also the other items of the programme. Railway Temperance Meeting. On Tuesday evening Mr A C Harris, of London, line secretary cf the L & N. W. Railway branch of the United Kingdom Railway Temperance Union, and Mr G 0 Williams, of Chester, paid a visit to Rhyl for the purpose of discussing tem- perance work with the members of the local railway section of the above-mentioned organisation. The meeting was held at the Railway Station, Mr J Harris, local president, being in the chair. Stirring addresses were given by boh Mr A C Harris and Mr Williams, and the local secretary, Mr W J Timothy, presented an encouraging report upon the progress of his section since its inauguration in February last. A helpful discussion followed. It was decided to make arrangements for a public meeting early next month. A pleasant meeting terminated with a hearty vote of thanka to the visitors. [County School Bazaar. The two days' hezaar to be held at thpl TowD Hall next Thursday and Friday, as per advertise- ment, is in aid of a very deserving object-the Rhyl County School. There has been much active preparation for the event, and we wish the efforts of the promoters every success, especially as the school is so much in need of funds, the building debt being still a very heavy burden. Mrs Eldon Bankes, wife of the Unionist candidate for Flint Boroughs, will perform the opening ceremony on the firsn day, aud on the second day Mrs De Ranee will officiate. Not Forgotten us. In a recent number the "Sunday Circle'' article on the attractions of Rhyl, illustrated, ap- peared from the pen of the Rev Dan Edwards, The article is entitled Why you should go to Rhyl," and it is concluded with the following remark: Those who have already visited the town fail not to come again." An excellent testimony. Aquatic Cala. We would remind our readers of the attractive programme arranged to be given at the Sussex Street Swimming Baths on Monday next under the auspices of the Rhyl Swimming Club. The event is intended as a "benefit" for Miss Agnes Beckwith, the famous lady swimmer who has done so much to popularise the art of which she is so fine all exponent. Varied performances will be given both afternoon and evening. Miss Beckwitli considers swimming to b3 the best exercise that can be recommended for girls, and so thoroughly has she studied it herself that she knows what strokes to suggest for different people. One of its little known advantages, she says, is in its being a prevewta- tive of rheumatism. It was Miss Beckwith's fathef —a champion of his time—who practically taught Captain Webb the method which enabled him to swim across the English Channel—a feat which has many times since been attempted and as often failed.

Llanasa. The opening of the now Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, at Penyffordd, took place on Monday evening last and the following day. The cha.pl will seat about 200,and it cost £ 750. The millJ' sters who officiated wero Rev John Roberts. Rhyl, and the Rev W Wynne Davies, Of Bangor. The .services were much appreciatel by the congregations assembled.

LIST OF VISITORS. 27 Crescent Road—(Mrs Marlow), Air, Mrs It Master Burton, Chatham Miss Thomas, C'hurst, Mrs J Marlow, Bewdley; Mrs & Mias Roberts* Black Heath. 31 Water Stroet—(Mrs Donaldson), Mr & NJ r' Hancher, W'hampton Misses Hancher do. 1\ P Arnold do, Miss Plant do, Mr & Mrs DentoO 35 f, Wnam; Mr, Mrs & Miss Pearson, Chester, Mrs Dunnintr, Shrewsbury Miss Finch do. t 17a Queen Street—(Mrs A Thomas), Mr, Mr8 }, Miss Way well, W'ton Masters F & S Wayw do, Mr & Mrs Rathbone & f, Stockton Heath Master G A Thomas, Holyhead. 23 Princes Street—(Mr Sutcliffe), Mr Fiej™ Oldbury Mr & Mrs Maddocks, M'ter Mr & Jones, Levenshulme Miss Jones do. < 19 Queen Street (Miss Moore)—Mr, Mrs o. Master Bayliss, B'ham Miss Edwards, Astot1: Mr & Mrs Attwell, Dudley; Mrs Butler, ASDO(I; Mr, Mrs and MissAstley, B'ham; Misses Saund0^8' W'pton 10 Wost. Parade (Mrs D Williams)—Mr, l\1 and Miss Cash, Hyde Mr & Mrs Rowbothaifl do, Mr. Mrs aud Miss Rawsthorne, do. 43 West Parade—(Mrs Cameron), Mr & ^jr ClaytOD, Eccles Mr, Mrs & Miss Robinson ft Mr & Mrs Cutler, Birmingham Rev & Young & f, Portsmouth. 11 Gwaenysgor. national Sohool. This school presented a elean and healthy apPe9L ance at the opening on Monday last after summer holidays, for among other things touchy up tne broken windows had been made good, together with the doors, painted inside and There arc but few schools in Flintshire lo0*'1 cleaner than this village school.

OUR LITTLE DINNERS. A ONE SHILLING DIN NKK. Ie 1. Beef Sausages &nd Fried Potatoes. 2. TreaC Pudding. ic0 Recipe I. Fry a pound of beef sausages a gfi brown in a little dripping. Care should be in frying the potatoes to have plenty of dripP^e or fat in the pan. Slice the potatoes, and as dry as possible in a cloth before frying. ter 2. Mix thoroughly 6 tableapoonfuls of flour, a spoonful of baking powder, and a pinch ot s^p. Add a teaspoonful of ground linger, a tablesp0 ful of sugar and three ounces of finely cll0fs of suet. Mix all with two good tablespoonful treacle and sufficient water. Boil geutld 1 greased basin for an hour and a hilf. Cost n o the To deprive yourself of wholesome food is uo right way to cure indigestion, which is the name given to all the symptoms arising There diseases of the stomach, liver aud bowels- 0IJI- are two things to remember. First, a sall"v^ plexiou, biliousness, sickness, dizziness, head listleasness, constipation, each and all s^l0?j,3,ii'8 your liver is gravely disordered. Second,that V ejy Dinner Pills are a simple, safe vegetable a 0 a for the liver, stomach and bowels. You ca» o go box, price 13 lild, at any chemist, or storesi 0 WeIl free direct from Foater- McClellan Co., Ie frt!tJ Street, Oxford Street, London, W. le rol)Ý for Id. stamp. (Six boxes six shillings). add a third pointjto bear in mind, ask olB a for DOAN'S Dinner Pills, that any chanc« mistake may be avoided.