Rhyl Journal

Gwaenysgor. Harvest Thanksgiving. A harvest thanksgiving service was held in the Parish Church on Thursday evening, Oct 4th, the preacher being the Rev D Lester Jones, Rhyl. The church was very nicely decorated by Mrs Wm Jones, Mrs Parry, Mrs Hughes, Mrs Tnos Parry, Miss Lewis and Miss Cissie Hughes. Gifts of fruit and flowers were kindiy sent from Golden Grove, Mia Hall, and The Gop. National School. This school re-opens on Monday next, October 15th, with Miss King from Widnes as teacher. Another victory

Death of Mr J. S. Greenhalgh. We regret to announce the death of Mr Johnson Simpson Greenhalgh, of Rhyl and Rochdale, in both of which towns he took a great interest. He was for many years senior partner in the firm of Messrs Greenhalgh Brothers, woollen manufacturers, Rochdale, and till a few years ago he took an active part in the administration of the public affairs of Rhyl, being at one time chairman of the Board of Commissioners, to which body he had been repeatedly returned. His active participation in this town's affairs dated back some thirty-five years ago, when he became one of the active supporters of the Rhyl Winter Gardens from the commencement of the scheme. In that unfortunate cencern Mr Greenhalgh planked a good deal of money, and he was for a time one of the company's directors. He purchased some land in the vicinity, and in the course of time formed streets through it, and erected a number of houses of the better cla-s." A portion of the land he laid out as gardens. It was he also who put up that fine block of buildings in High Street opposite the Post 1 id Office, much of the stonework being splendid material which had been carted here from the demolished Kirtdnle jail, near Liverpool. He THE LATE MR J. 8. GREENHALGH. bought the Queen's Hotel, and re-modelled and re-furnished it; as well as land and buildings I adjoining, on which he and others of a syndi- cate erected the Queen's Palace and Arcade. He financed various businesses in the town, and lost money in most of them his great failure in that repect being in connection with the concern of Connah and Co, in which he esti- mated his loss at about £ 18,000. Though he could drive a close bargain at times, he was by no means what may be termed a good busi- ness man." Some of his building properties were as unremunerativc- as his business concerns. He was a man who lMet plenty of ideas, auct they were generally lofty ones. But he had no application for details. He did usaful work as a Town Commissioner, and often took an "independent stand on local affairs. He made great efforts to prevent the town's pur- chase of the antiquated concern of the old Gas Company, and argued much for the adoption of electricity as the local authority's illuminant. He was defeated, and a few years afterwards the authority went in for electric lighting in I competition to their own gas undertaking On one occasion Mr Greenhalgh contested the South Ward for the County Council, but was defeated. His opponent predeceased him. Indeed there has been great mortality among the candidates for County Council seats in this town since that body was created, Mr Greenhalgh had in his earlier days mixed much with men, travelled East and Weft, and was a few years ago elected a Fellow of the Geographical Society. He was brought up a Wesleyan Methodist, and one of the most beautiful features of his character was his great affection for his mother, her memory, and her maxims, which he was fond of quoting in his private conversations. His wife had pre- deceased him before Mr Greenhalgh settled down in Rhyl, and his only son remained in Rochdale, carrying on the flannel works. Since the recent dislocation, he (Mr R S Greenhalgh) has opened a new factory there. At the montlny meeting of the Rhyl to rban District Council, on Monday, the Chairman (Mr W J P Storey) referred in sympathetic terms to the death of Mr Greenhalgh. In him, he said, they recognised an old townsman and Councillor, who had done a great deal for the town. Deceased was at one time Chairman of the Council, and he (the speaker) was sure that the Council wished to place on record a sense of their regret at his death. They had not perhaps all seen eye to eye with Mr Greenhalgh in regard to all that he had done, but he had worked hard for the town's welfare, according to his light (hear, hear). He (the speaker) j moved a resolution expressing regret at Mr Greenhalgh's death. Mr J H Ellis seconded the motion, and it was agreed to, the members standing mean- while. The Inquest. This was held on Monday, at 5 Mere Street, before Mr F N Molesworth, County Coroner. The Coroner intimated that he had a letter from Dr Stanwell stating that Mr Greenhalgh had been in feeble I health for some time,suffering from chronic disease and a weak heart and debility. He (Dr Stanwell) had found distinct evidence that the cause of death was fracture of the base of the skull. The Coronur said that, with this lettor, the only matter to be certified was that the injury was received accidentally. f Robert Simpson Greenhalgh, woollen merchant, son o deceased, said his father had bcea in failing health for some time. He had not been out all day on Sunday' About 6-25 in the evening witness was entering his bed- room upstairs when his father came out of Irs, and he (witnes4) had just got into his room when lie heard his father go down one or two steps of the stairs, and then slip and fa'l. Witness at once went down, and found his father lying full lengtn at the bottom of the stairs. He was an his back and quite unconscious. He remained unconscious up to the time of his death, which occurred about a quarter-past 12 OD M:nday morning. His father seemed much weaker than usual on Sunday. He did not call Gut when be was falling. Witness got the doctors as soon as possible, and everything possible was done foc Iiis fatlier. lhe Coroner Has your father ever slipped before in coming downstairs:'—Once or twice, on tile last two or three bottom steps, he has nearly fallen. But he was always somewhat clumsy on his feet. He was insured for £ 2,000 with bonuses. He (witness) could only account for his father's death by his accidentally slipping on the stairs. The stairs were rather steep. This was all the evidence taken, and the Coroner said he thought it was sufficient to assure the jury that the fall was accidental, while Dr StanweTs letter showed the cause of death. The jury (of which the Rev A Harm was foreman) returned a verdict of Accidental death." Mr Creenhalgh's Career. The late Mr Greenhalgh's father was a farmer at Hall-de-hill, Summerseat, near Bury, and as a boy of about eight years of age deceased was working in a mill. Then, in his early "teens" he was employed by Mr James Simpson, woollen manufacturers, of Rochdale, his iousin,and by him he was sent to liis branch at Athlone, Ireland, to learn wool sorting. It was there Mr Green- haljjli picked up the technical knowledge which after- wards stood him in good stead when he was building up his flannel business in Rochdale. When about 21 years of age Mr Greenhalgh began buying and selling roller cloth and flannels, and he was soon afterwards joined by his brother, Mr James Greenhalgh. Their business, which was carried on in Baillie-streec, under the name and style of J 8 and J Greenhalgh, made good progress, and by the early seventies it was established on a very successful basis. The brothers continued in partnership until the fleath of Mr James Greenhalgh in 1900. Mr J S Greenhalgh remained proprietor of the business till quite recently, when it was sold to a Mr Garside. He took a leading part in th" development of Khyl, and it was at his suggestion that the Rhyl Marine Like was eventually mide, while ha was also the originator of the Rbyl Queen's Palace. Mr Greenhalgh, in 18G9, married Miss Har.vood, daughter of the late Robert Harwood, cotton spinner, of Hey wood. H:s wife died three years after the marriage, of which there wi re two children, one cf whom d'cd in infancy, while the other, Mr R S Greenhalgh, survives him and is in business as a woollen merchant in Devon-street. That Mr Greenhalgh's activities and public work in Rhyl were regarded with admintion and gratitude was made manifest at a public dinner and presentation to him by his employees in 1lè). On that occasion the chair was occupied by Mr J H Eliis, chairman of the Urban District Council, and besides Mr Greenhalgh's employees there were about fifty of the leading residents of Rhyl present. The address itself referred to Mr Greenhalgh's i; active advocacy of all movements calculated to elevate Rhyl to the rank of a first class watering place." It proceeded as follows:—"You have seen the dreary wa-te at Foryd converted into a beautiful Marine Lak^, Jargply through your instrumentality. Your untiring efforts to secure the adoption of electric lighting f tiie town aiid other need- ful improvemrllts go to prove your deep interest in the prosperity of the place. Your per.-onal enterprise and energy in building operations created a n-w era in the st.\ Ie and architecture of our buildings, which considerably enhanced the appearance of the town, and remains a lasting monument of your public spirited invastments." 1 Accompanying the addres; were a large portrait, a handsome antique oak writing desk, and a silver inkstand.—" Rochdale Times." Mr JohneQn Simpson Greenhalgh, a retired flannel merchant, of Mere Street, Rochdale, died early on Monday morning. His death, the result of an accident, caused a painful shosk to his son and daughter-in- law, with whom he live:i. They had hid tea together, and shortly afterwards the deceasetl was descend- ing the passage stairs aftjr visiting bis bedroom, when lie fell to the bottom. His son heard him fall, and going at once to his assistance found him lying in the passage. He was partly on his back with his head towards the street d. cr, and was unconscious. Drs Stanwell and Kerr were sent for, and the latter soon arrived. All that was was ,-)", for Mr Green- halgh, but his condition vits very sevioas—the base of the skull was apparently fractured—and he (lied shortly after midnight.—" Rocadale Observer." The Funeral. The interment took place on Wednesday afternoon in the family vault, Rochdale Cemetery. The first part of the service was he11 in Wesley Chapel, Castlemere Street, where deceased formerly worshipped and took an active part in the life of the church. As the body was taken to the communion table the orgmist beautifully j rendered 'Oh. rest in the Lord," and the Rev Adam Hann recited the opening sentences of the burial service. The favourite hymns of deceased, Give me the wings of taith t.) rise" and "Hock uf Ages," were sung, and as the body left the chapel the "Dead March in Saul" was feelingly rendered. The cortege to the Cemetery con- f sisted of—1st carrage, Mr and Mrs R S Greenhalgh (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs Leach, Rhyl (brother-in-law aud sister) 2nd, Mr and Mrs JDarlatm, Rhyl (sist-r-i.i-law and husband), Mr Samuel Leach, Rhyl (nephew), Mrs E Lloyd Jones, Manchester (sister-in-law) 3rd, Mr Wm Fletcher Whiiley, Mr F Geary. Rhyl, Mr Fred Roberts, Rhyl, Rev Adam Hann 4th, Mr Wills Jones. Rhyl, MrEisiski, Rhyl, Mr Maltby, Itbyl Mr Dan Jones, Rbyl; oth, Mr R Ciadwick, Rhyl, Mr Hugh Williams, Rhyl. The coffin was of oak and bore the following inscription on the plate- 'Johnson Simpson Greenhalgh, bora Feb. 27, IS 12, died Oct. 8, 190G." The Rev Adam Hann per- formed the closing rites at the Ccmetery. where several other mourners and frimds bad assembled. The floral tokens vsere inscribed as follows—From your loving and devoted son and (laucliter, 1, Sty not good night, but in some bright r clinje bid me good morning to dear Grandpa, from Stanley and Mollie with heartfelt sorrow, from your loving sister brother, and Sam with loving sympathy,from A:fred and Agnes Darliston, Rhyl, Pf ace. perfect peace with deepest sympathy, from Charlotte (maid at 5 Mere Street), Reat at last from Mary (maid at Rhyl), with deepest sympathy with deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs J T Tweedale, Rochdale; with deepest sympathy, from his late employees at Baillie Street, Rochdale in loving memory, from your old gardener, Hugh Williams, Rhyl; with Mr and Mrs Eisiski s heartfelt sympathy, Rhyl; friends at Ye Windsor, -Rhyl, with heartfelt sympathy Mr Chas D Copley, Rhyl, in memory of an old friend in token of sincere sympathy, from Mr F Geary and daughter, Rhyl a tribute of sincere sympathy, from Mr and Mrs Fred Roberts, Rhyl; with loving sympathy, from Mr and Mrs Edge, Rl;yl with deepest sympathy from Mr and Mrs C Orrell, Rochdale; Mr Dan ijones, Rhyl with fondest love from T E K and Agnes Greenhalgh; with sympathy from Mrs J IJanBon and family, Rochdale.

Newmarket. The Light Railway Scheme. The inhabitants of the district will learn with much regret that the Railway Company have no intention of immediately carrying out their soheme of extending the Dyserth line to Newmarket. If anything it will intensify the indignation felt towards the busybodies who have been instru- mental in frustrating the railway company's plans, Death. Newmarket has lost a well known and much respected resident in the person of Mr Robert Jones, Marian, who passe:1 away in his prime on Tuesday. He was a useful member of the com- munity in various ways, and especially will he be missed by the Wesleyan connexion, Parish Council. A meeting in connection with the Parish Council was held on Tuesday, when there were present Messrs William Roberts (in the chair), E H Jones, Ed Wynne, Wm Jones, Wm Williams, John Jones, and Peter Ryles, with the Clerk (Mr John Roberts). The business transacted was of a routine character. Night School. The Newmarket Night School is an institution which has thriven for 1-1 years, and it still bids fair to accomplish much useful work. Arrange- ments are just now being made for the coming winter's work. The school will continue under the tuition of Mr John Jones, School House, with lrJohn Roberts, Mostyn Arms, as secretary, and Mr Edward Wynne as treasurer

Dyserth. Technical Classes. An encouraging start has been made with these classes, the subjects taken up being reading, writing, composition, arithmetic, elementary drawing, and science (teacher, Mr Joseph Thomas); shorthand and book-keeping (teacher, Mr G H Edwards). Mr Charles Thomas, Pendyffryn, the secretary, will be pleased to furnish any informa- tion respecting the classes.

List of Visitors. 13 West Parade (Mrs S Jones)—Rev and Mrs Lewis Lewis, Ockbrook Vicarage, Derby.

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RHYL DISTRICT. Call and inspect our splendid selection, Novelties for Summer Wear in Drapery Goods of every description, HUBBARD'S, Cash Draper, 53 Wellington Rd ITA TWOOD'S, 5 Quee Street,Rhyl.—Fo Fishing Tackle, price and I ualitycannot be beaten. Fliesfrom l/-dozen The oldest FishingTack dealers n Wales established over 40years Fifty gross of choice Flies to choosefrom at Hatwood's SEASONABLE SPECIALITIES.—See th indow a Mr T. M. Davies, Chemist, Bodfor Street, and you will nd a well-arranged series of pecialities of arious kinds for the present season. Special display each week during season New Goods iT" all Departments. Grand show of Ladies Blouses, Belts, etc. HUBBA.RD S, Commerce House, 53 Wellington Rd FRUIT FLOWERS! VEGETABLES ™We ask the people of Rhyl to inspect oar stock before buying. We offer the following special lines this week Pickling Onions, 13 lbs for Is Finest Spanish Onions, 12 lbs for 13 Home Grown Baking Apples, 3d per lb Extra Quality Canary Bananas, 14 for Is. HOME GROWN Potatoes a Speciality.—Note our only address— ROISINSON'S, 18 Sussex Street (next door to Georgo Hotel), Rhyl. (794 Boxing Day Eisteddfod. An excellent programme has been arranged in connection with the Rhyl Boxing Day Eisteddfod, and the substantial amount offered in prizes will doubtless attract a large entry in all classes. Intending competitors should communicate with the secretaries, Messrs Parry and Jones, Claremont House, 28 Abbey Street. Death of a Councillor's Wife. We regret to announce the death, which occurred on Sunday, of Mrs Jones, wife of Councillor Joseph Jones, Waterloo Villas. Much sympathy will be felt with the family in their bereavement. Mr and Mrs Jones settled down at Rhyl about 32 years ago, since when they have enjoyed great popularity in the town. Mrs J ones, who was a native of Bangor, was a kind-hearted woman, an earnest Christian worker, and ever ready to aid any worthy object irrespective of creed. During the period of her husband's churchwardenship at Su John's, she was a pillar of strength to him in many directions. The loss of a devoted wife and mother is now mourned by her husband and three sons. Mrs Jones was 58 years of age, and her death was due to cerebral hemorrhage. The funeral took place yesterday, and was of a private character. Prior to the interment in the old cemetery. a service was held in St Thomas' Church. The officiating clerey- men were the Reve. E M Richards, Rhyl, and 0 J Davies, Prestatyn. There wer( numerous floral tributes from relatives and friends near and far. At the monthly meeting of the Rhyl Urban Dis- trict Council, on Monday, the Chairman (Mr W J P Storey) referred with regret t,o the fact that one of their number, Mr Joseph Jones, had suffered a heavy bereavement by the death of his wife, who for many years, he remarked, had shared the high esteem in which Mr Jones was held in the district, having endeared herself to her many acquaintances in various ways. He w;s sure the Council deeply sympathised with Mr Jones in his loss, and he pro- posed a vote ot "YIIlP ithy with the berewed family. Mr G A Taveruer seconded the motion, and it was carried, the members standing. St John's Men's Society. The winter session of the St John's branch of the Church of England Men's Society was opened last Friday evening, when a fair number of members assembled in the Wellington Road National School to hear an address by Mr S Chad- wick on various aspects of Church work. Mr 0 Grosvenor occupied the chair. Mr Chadwick's remarks were followed with great interest, and at the close he was cordially thanked, on the motion of Mr Fowles, seconded by Mr S Jones, Borthyn Terrace. We understand that a series of lantern lectures under the auspices of the society will commence shortly. The Vicar of Rhyl is president of the society, with Mr S Jones, Chetwynd Cottage, as secretary and treasurer. Christ Church Mutual Improvement Society. A meeting of this society was held in Christ Church lecture hall on Monday, for the purpose of making arrangements for the coming winter session. The Rev J Pandy Williams was elected president, and Mr F C Tailby treasurer, while Mr Caradoc Williams undertook the duties of secre- tary pro tem. It was decided to arrange a series of monthly studies of the works of the poet Tenny- son. The session will be inaugurated with a lecture on Eccentricities of Welsh Preachers." Ducal Charitable Bequests. With his usual munificence the Duke of West- minster intends to distribute the Eaton Hall and gardens takings, this year amounting to £1010, amongst the various charitable institutions of the district, including the Royal Alexandra Hospital, £ 50; Men's Convalescent Home, X30 and Women's Convalescent Home, £ 30. English Baptist Chapel. The Rev. G E Johnston, London, has been ap- pointed to the temporary charge of the English Baptist Chapel, Sussex Street. His services are proving very acceptable, there being already a marked improvement in the congregations. Volunteer Items. The Colwyn Bay Volunteers had their annual prize shooting meeting at Foryd Range last Saturday, To-morrow it is the turn of the Abergele and Prestatyn Volunteers, Our New Serial. Next week we shall commence publication of a tale by Mr Frank Barrett, the well-known writer of first-class fiction. It is entitled "By Misad- venture," and we think that readers of fiction will be pleased with it. It has been described as being vivid in its fine description, thrilling in its plot, and brilliant in literary craftsmanship." Wedding. A marriage was quietly solemnised at Clwyd Street C.M. Chapel last Friday, the contracting parties being Dr Llewelyn Williams, F.R.C.S. and D.P.H. (Edinburgh), son of the Rev John Williams, Colwyn Bay, and medical officer of health for Wrexham borough and district, and Miss Maggie Price, only daughter of the late Mr Robert Price and of Mrs Price, 32 High Street, Rhyl. The officiating ministers were the Revs S T Jones, Rhyl, and T M Jones, Colwyn Bay. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Dr Griffiths, Holywell, was gracefully attired in a dress of white crepe-de-chine, with a veil sur- mounted by a wreath of orange blossom. Nurse Margaret Williams, Chester, who acted as brides- maid, wore a dress of blue crepe-de-chine, trimmed with white Honiton lace, and a cloth hat, trimmed with roses. Dr J 0 Williams, Brynsiencyn, Anglesey, discharged the duties of best man. Atter a reception at the residence of the bride's mother, the newly married couple, who were the recipients of numerous presents, left for York, where the honeymoon is spent. Serious Cycle Accident. Mr Richard Williams, son of Inspector J Williams, Flint, and until recently stationed at Rhyl as a police constable, sustained serious injuries in a cycle aecideat last week. He was riding down Gronant hill on his return home from Rhyl, when, from some cause or other, he was thrown violently to the ground, aud towards midnight wis found in an unconscious state. He was subsequently conveyed home, where he lies in ft precarious state. Mr Williams was found to hove sustained severe injuries to the back of his head. The hind wheel of his bicycle was much damaged. How the accident happened has not yet bean ascertained. Pleasant Saturday Evenings. All persons interested in the Pleasant Saturday Evening concerts are requested to meet in the Town Hall committee room on Friday, 19th inst, at 7-30 p.m., to arrange for carrying oa thu con- certs during the ensuing winter. The central Hall. Mr A Cheetham ^oatinues to cater in a praise- worthy manner for seukers after amusement, his gramophone concerts no less than his famous i-dlvograph pictures being a great draw. The pictures embrace a great variety ot subjects, and are of great educational value,besides being a source of much hilarity. Yesterday afternoon's Melba gramophone coucert included renderings of The Promise of Life" by Madame L Dews, "Angds ever bright and fdir" by Madame Albani, Ilikado selection by the Coldstream Guards Band, The Broken Melody" by Auguste Van Biene, Sweet Bird by Madame Melba, "I love a lassie," by Harry Lauder, Laughing Song," by Henry Klauser, &c. Victoria Hall. This week's attraction at the Victoria Hall is the performance of that delightful musical comedy "Beryl" by Mr and Mrs F Garton's juvenile company. That the play is in excellent hands is the testimony of all that have witnessed it, the children playing their parts adnuirably. Baby Ada is a great favourite, especially in her song "Wont you come and spoon with me?" l iss Lucy Garton's dancing, Master Harry George's mimicry, and Little Annie's coon impersonations are also very taking features. Royal Alexandra Hospital Her Grace Katheriue Duchess of Westminster has given a framed print of Midais's well known portrait of the late Dake of Westminster, to be in the Westminster block of the Hospital. On Saturday Mrs Price, 32 High Street, sent the patients two bouquets from the wedding of her daughter, who was fr inerly a nurse in the Hos- pital, and her kind thought was much appreciated. The following gifts have been received and are gratefullyi.acknowledged:—Appl< s, Mrs Brinkley; papers and magazines, Mr Herbert, and Mrs Millward flowers, Mrs Talbott. Coricert. At the Town Hall yesterday evening a concert was held in aid of the funds of Bethel C.M Chapel, Vale Road. Councillor LI B Evaus presided over an appreciative audience, and an excellent miscel- laneous programme was gone through. The open- ing item was a brilliant pianofonJ solo by Miss Eleanor Roberts, K.A.M. Then came a capital Welsh duet by Messrs Evan Lewis and J Morris Jones. Mr Lewis also sang in tine style Nirvana" I and Death of Nelson," while Mr Jones' rich voice was heard to great ad vantage in the songs"Gwalia," "My Dreams," and "Good Company." Mrs Williams gave artistic renderings of "Angus Macdouald" and Japmese Love Song." MiB3 Harriette Egan shone in Llam y Cariadau and "Love the Pedlar." "The Bedouin Love Song and "Three for Jack," by Mr T Amos Jones, formed a particularly fine treat. Other pleasing items were the recitations Llewelyn and Clych y chwedlau," by Mr Caledfryn Jones; a duet "0, tell me, gentle stranger," by Miss Egan and Mr T Amos Jones and a trio, Duw bydd Drugarog," by Miss Egan and Messrs Lewis and T Amos Jones. The duties ot accompanist were ably dis- charged by Mr Wadsworth, Music Room", Water Street, who also supplied the piano. Technical Instruction Classes. We regret to learn that the evening classes arranged by the Technical Instruction Committee have not been taken up as well as could have been expected. The probability is that unless more students are forthcoming, two or three subjects will have to be dropped. Amongst the most popular are those for French, book-keeping and shorthand. The mathematics and chemistry classes have not proved very attractive so far. More students of Welsh, art, and cooking should be forthcoming. Soar Chapel. The social season in connection with Soar Welsh Wesleyan Chapel was successfully inaugurated yesterday evening, when a numerous company assembled in the Brunsw-ck Schoolroom for tea provided by the la iies of Soar congregation. The ar, aiig-meats were carried out under the superintendence of Mrs Davies, Pontvgwtter; Mrs Jones, 25 Vale Road, and Mrs Ellis Evans. The tables were presided over by Mrs Hughe*, Winsford House; Mrs Jones, 27 Albert St Mrs Hugh Jones, Aqaariam St; Mrs Davies, Kinmel St; Misses Jones & Griffiths, Free Trade Hall; Miss Roberts, Wood Rd Miss Hughes, Bodhvfryd; and Miss Hughes, Tudno House and ftmongst othe" helpers were Mrs Roberts, Wood Itti, and Miss Fimston" Vale Road. The collection amounted to over £ 4 Mr Hy Williams, 3 Railway Terrace, presided at the concert which foilnvjd, when sdeetions were giveo as follows — Song, Miss Blodwen Hughes recitation, Miss A Davies; song, Telynor Berwvn song, Mr Rt Jones, Hope Place 1,1!ation. Miss Parker Davies duet, Miss Louie WilIams and Mr Ht Jones pianoforte and violin duet, Miss and Master Griffiths. Free Trade Hall Miss Owen, Water Street, acted as accompanist. A vote of thanks was passed to the promoters of the gathering and the artistes, on the motion of chairman seconded by Mr Thomas Davies. Yachting. On Wednesday the third round for the Scott. Hayward Cup was decided. Four boats were started at 2.22, and finished as follows :—Mr R O Simcock's Eric, 3.20 Mr J Lewis' Gloria, 3.23; Mr E H Lewis' Gwalia, 3.40 Mr Neville Williams' Shamrock, 3.47. Yesterday the final for the Clough Cup took place, with the following result (the race commencing at 2.27) :—Gloria, 3.25 Gwalia, 3.25J Eric, 3.26. Mr B P Griffiths was officer for the day on both occasions. The concluding race of the season takes place to-day. I Accident. Whilst endeavouring to stop a runaway horse yesterday evening, P. C. William Davies sustained severe injuries. Fortunately hia condition is not serious, no bones being broken. Wedding. Yesterday, in the presence of a number of friends, the marriage took place at the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel of Miss Lizzie Williams, maid at Albert Villa, and Mr John H Davies, 19 Abbey Street. The bride, who was chastely attired, was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr Williams, Mertyn House, Denbigh. The bridesmaid was Miss Henrietta Jones, Cliff House, Denbigh and Mr R Jones, Hope Place, acted as best man. The pre- sents received were both numerous and useful. The wedding cake, made by Mr Evans, High Street, was a present. The party also included the following: Mr Williams and family, Denbigh; Miss Lizzie Jones and Mr and Mrs Jones and son, Denbigh; Mrs Williams, mother of the bride, Mrs Ellis, Tanycoed, Meliden, Misses Priscilla and Mary Williams, sisters of the bride, and Master E J Williams, Dyserth.

Enquiry at Llanfair. Colonel SJa3ke, of the Local Government Board, held an inquiry at Llanfairtalhaiarn, near Aber gele, as to an application of the St. Asaph (Denbigh) Rural District Council for sanction to borrow E 1, 180 for works of water supply to that village, which has developed into a popular mountain resort. Strong opposition was raised by Mr R Griffith, member of the District Council, and his father, Mr W Griffith, county councillor, to the rector of Llanfairtalhaiarn being supplied with water from the works. Mr Grimsley, clerk to the Council, gave evid- ence as to the need of a water supply, in con- junction with a new scheme of drainage. He pointed out that although the drainage question had been dealt with by the Local Government Board several years ago it was not proceeded with until the water supply was decided upon. After going into the question of the acquisition of the land for the sewage disposal, the Inspector held that the Council would have to acquire a larger area, and an undertaking to that effect was given. Dealing with the water supply, the Clerk stated that the rector had given notice, as riparian own- er of a brook, to the effect that he would jjobject to the works unless the Council gave an under- taking that should the necessity arise he would receive compensating water for that abstracted. That the Council was prepared to do. Mr RI Griffith said the rector should prove that he was entitled to the water. Why should the rector receive favour ? The Inspector repliedthat it Was a matter of arrangement, and was usually done when water was taken. Mr Farringdon, the engineer, gave evidence as to the cost and nature of the works, and replying to Mr R Griffith, said the rectory was close to the pipe line, while Mr Griffith's house was 300 yards from the nearest point. Mr R Griffith also objected to an item of £100 for additional works suggested, and said they did not want to spend the money. Mr Farringdon.— They don't have a water supply. If you don't have a water supply you will not have to spend the money. I don't want you to have it, you asked for a scheme, and I give it to you. Before closing the inquiry Mr R Griffith urged the Local Government Board to give an early decision, so that work could be provided for the uneiiirloyed.

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TRE LORDS AND THE PEOPLE The cheap thunder of Ministerial spouters I Li of the penny dreadful type has had a dis- coursing reception from the Marquess of Lansdowne, He knows how it is made. He knows that a xc.rv small gamin can thump the tin tray behind the scenes which makes the noise that is expected to frighten the House of Lords from its duty. Than Lord Lansdowne no one is better entitled by high character, high statesmanship, and wide ex- perience to represent the House. This is apart from the material right he possesses as the Leader of a five to one majority. Thus armed the Conservative Leader in the Lords is able to smile with a quietly indulgent con- tempt at the puny thunder of the tinkling Boanerges, who talk at one time of crushing the House ot Lords under a steam roller, at another time of playing at football with it. What is much more to the point is Lord Lansdowne's masterly and lucid exposition of the constiuttional functions of the House of Lords. The Lords do not claim the right of obstruction which is recklessly and malici- ously imputed to them by destructive Radi- cals. THe Lords do claim and will undoubt- edly exercise the right to revise measures which are sent to them from the other House. That right was never so precious as it is now. when many Government Bills are sent up to bc Lords which have not been considered at all, or only partially considered. It is the duty even more than the right of the Lords to examine very carefully, and amend where necessary, Bills as to which three-quarters of the clauses had never been discussed at all in the House of Commons. Not only is it the duty of the Lords to atone for the default of the Commons in this way, but it is also its right and duty, in regard to Bills of constitutional importance, to carry any dispute that may arise between the two Houses to the Supreme Court of Appeal- the country. The Lords found their justi- fication for this course when they threw out the Home Rule Bills, and the country, after being allowed two years to consider the question dispassionately, confirmed the con- stitutional action of the Lords in the most definite and convincing way. Bearing in 0 rnind that lesson. the present Government would better consult its dignity by refraining from ridiculoti 's threats, and leaving to the country the decision on any conflict that may arise between the two Houses.

Gossip. i ne muffled peais actually did come to an end on > unday. Sorne people who do not Tike this pro- longed pealinc feared they might be continued at intervals until Christmas. The two rooms in Sussex Street rented for a Liberal Club are now being made fit and decorated. A determined attempt to get in the young men of the town is to be made, and there is great enthusi- asm prevailing. This spirit among their opponents ougnt to place tne members of the Conservative Club on their mettle. There is nothing like competition. An American paper states that the city of I Maukato has reason to be proud of the firm cf Burgess and Lukyn, particularly of our Thomas Lukyu, who resides here, and is -i gentleman of integrity and honour, whose word is like his horses —reliable. 11» is here to stay, an;l values hia reputation above and beyond all monev considera- tion." The occasion which called forth this ankee appreciation was the winning of a gold medal by the firm, in competition with horse dealers from various states. The firm imports stallions from the old woud to tne new, and their last consign-J ment was S2 in number. Mr Lukyn until recently j was a dentist, residing at Rhyl. J Yet another fried fish shop! This time High 1 Street is to be perfumed. The locale will be the old Britannia Inn (no charge for this announce- ment), for the licence of which the oecupiers of other licensed premises had recently to pay dearly. This used to be a well-known inn for more years than we: have lived, and its old frequenters would have regarded the present change in its occupation with some horror. 'Rhen amser gynt y maethloii fir I'r safn a getlid yno Ond nawr y trwyn g-aiff ogla tawch 0 saim y bad ell ftrio. Tee-totallers have much to answer for

''Leading Churchmen." TO TilE EDITOR OF THE RHYL .roURN'AL. -1 read in one of the daily papers that a Leading Churchman in Rhyl gave his counten- ance and his blessing to a Nonconformist gathering on Sunday afternoon last, and ever since I have been curious to know the meaning of the phrase. Where does the "Churchmaaship" come in, not to Tnention "Leadership" The relation seems to me incongruous, and degrading to both parties. I have no objection to Nonconformists becoming the patrons of Sunday concerts, or of Sunday football, for the matter of that but surely their own self- respect ought to be strong enough to protect them against this constant touting for "Churchmen" to act as figure-heads to their performances. And ought not these "leading Churchmen" to have some regard for the consciences of their weaker brethren ?—I am, &c, A PERPLEXED CHURCHMAN. I'.S.—A friend has just pointed out to me the words in which Dr Clifford at their annual meeting spoke of the spler.did service" rendered by the P.S.A Brotherhood at the laet general election. Perhaps this explains the inwardness" of last Sunday's anomaly

Prestatyn. Choral Society. The Prestatyn Choral Society are about to com- mence rehearsiDg The Creation." Many of the members are taking advantage of the musical class under the auspices of the Technical Instruction Committee. A movement has been set afoot with the object of making a presentation to Mr Oliyer Proffit in recognition of his valuei services to the society in the capacity of secretary. Cymnasium. Arrangements are being made for the re-opening of this institution at an early date. Harvest Home. Next Thursday has been set apart by the Church people and Welsh ^Nonconformist bodies of Prestatyn as a day of thanksgiving for the ingathering of the harvest. The English Presby- terian harvest festival is fixed for Sunday next. Welsh Wesleyan Circuit Meeting. The quarterly meting of the hyl and 1restatyn Welsh Wesleyan Circuit was held yesterday at Bethel Chapel, Prestatyn, and was followed by a social gathering, at which the company were entertained to tea by the senior ladies of Bethel congregation. The circuit meeting wss held under the chairmanship of the Rev W 0 Evans, Rhyl. A membership of o55 was reported, this being a decrease of 10 (owing to removals) compared with the previous quarter. The collections for the quarter totalled £ 68 16s 9d. It was resolved to hold a musicai festival in conjunction with next year's Sun- day School examination. The revival thanksgiving collcetionsarrioui3tedtoi228s,of which 1:11 was voted to the home mission fund. As a result of a I discussion on spiritual work it was decided to hold a convention at Rhyl and another at Prestatyn between now and Christmas. Appointments were made as follows :—Treasurer, Air J F Griffiths, Rhyl secretaries, Revs J Kelly, Prestatyn, Robert Hughes, Rhyl temperance secretary, Mr W M Williams, Rhyl treasurer of worn-out ministers' fund, Mr Rd Edwards, Rhyl. Death. Much sympathy is felt for the family of the Rev Ezra Jones, Prestatyn, and other relatives in the district, in the severe blow that has fallen upon them by the death, of Miss Jennie Jones, only child of Mr Morris Jones, Dee Farm, Llantysilio. The sad event occurred somewhat suddenly on the 3rd inst. Decceased was a young lady of consider- able literary attainments and an enthusiastic Christian worker, and she was well-known in Prestatyn, being a niece of the Rev Ezra Jones. She was only in her 27th year. Evening Ciasses. Arrangements in connection with the Prestatyn Technical instruction classes are almost complete, and judging b" the numer n's entries there should be a 'g cesshl course. 'Miss Storrar, Ingleside, has bees, engaged as instructor of the cooking class, while jSRees, Rhyl County School, has been appointee- instructor in book-keeping and short- Hand, and -ur G W .Jones as singing instructor. There are already as many as 60 members of the singing class. A teacher of dressmaking has not yet been engaged, but it is hoped that the post will be filled in a few days. All persons desirou3 of joining the classes should communicate with the Tuwn Clerk (Mr Jno Hughes), who has under- taken the duties of secretary. Passenger Ovorboartl Something of a sensation was created in Prestatyn on Wednesday afternoon, when it was rumoured abroad that a passenger had jumped from an express train as it rushed through the railway station in the direction of Chester shortly after four o'clock. The rumour was not without some foundation, but the facts were not as grave as one was at first led to believe. What actually happened was that a collie dog, who apparently was not enjoying all the freedom he desired, spran? through a carriage window as the train sped through the station. When picked up off the metals by the station officials the animal was found to be badly injured. A cosy corner was found for it in the parcel office, and everything was done to bring it round." Preaching Meetings. The annual preaching meetings in connection with Rehoboth and Towyn C.M. Chapels were held on Saturday, Sunday and Monday last. There were large congregations throughout, impressive sermons being delivered by the Revs John Roberts, Rhyl, John Evans, Llanfaircaereinion, and John Roberts, Liverpool.

Abergele. Death of Mr Wm Ellis. The death occurred at Abergele on Tuesday of Mr William Ellis, a well-known resident of Abergele. Mr Ellis was 79 years of age. Resident in Abergele, where he owned considerable property, for practically the whole of his life, he took an interest in the atfdoirs of the town, and represented it oa the Board of (Guardians for many years. He also sat on the Abergele Local Board. He sat for years on the Bench as a justice of the peace for Denbighshire, but some years ago resigned that office owing to his advancing years and deafness. As a member of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church Mr Ellis was a generous supporter of its various causes. Only lately he contributed £ 100 to the new organ fund of the Calvinistic Methodist Church at Abergele. The funeral takes place to-day at 2-30.

MARRIAGES. On the tith inst., at St Thomas' Church, Rhyl, by the Rev Thomas Jenkins, M.A., Alfred Henry Darlaston, Handsworth House, Rhyl, to Agnes L Greenhalgh, Springfield, Rhyl, widow of the late James Greenhalgh, Esq., and youngest daughter of the late Edward Keirby, Esq., Broom Hill, Birk- dalc, Southport. On the 11th inst., at Brunswick Chapel, Rhyl, by the Rev \V 0 Evans, in the presence of the Registrar Plr Jos Williams), J Hugh Davies, Abbey Street, to Elizabeth Williams, Albert Street. DEATH. JONES,—Oct 7th, aged 38 years, Mary Lloyd, the beloved wife of Joseph Jones, Waterloo Villas, Rhyl. No Cards. Mr Joseph Jones and family desire to thank all the numerous friends who have expressed, by letters, telegrams, wreaths, &c, their sympathy with them in their bereavement.

T'lu Crown" illustrated paper has recently been sold. A new volume will begin with No. 15, to be published on Thursday, the ISth inst, under new auspices. It is to retain all the features that distinguished it from other illustrated weekly newspapers and some that were contemplated but never.carried out under the old regime.

A' was realizod by the Church bazaa reef Abergele whilst that held a Pet ) satisfactory sum of 1: 130 net. "^nes preached in Denbigh A' ^ival there.