Rhyl Journal

Running Comments. BY THE PILOT."]. However exciting the political situation at Westminster may prove during the next few weeks, it is not likely that the party leaders in the county of Fiint will spend much time over it. Domestic politics are becoming urgent, and in no place more so than in the town of Rhyl. Before the smoke of the Parliamentary battle has had time to disperse we find ourselves in the thick of the County Council felection. In many respects this election is of more practical importance to the electors of Flint- shire than the Parliamentary contest. It touches them at so many points it presses upon them from so many directions. The County Council is the authority that tixes our rate. According as the Council is care- ful or extravagant in dealing with public affairs, the rates move up or down. The area of its activities is extensive and various. It is in charge of uur educational system, elementary and intermediate. It is respon- sible for the condition of the public roadways. It administers the Small Holdings Act, and nas the pemer to establish a system of pea- sant proprietorship throughout .the county. It exercises immene patronage it creates offices at the public expense, and fills them with its own chosen candidates. In a word, the County Council can, by effective and economical management, add immensely to the prosperity and happiness of the rate- payers, and therefore it is of the very first importance that its members shall be men of ability and character, who will make effici- ency the first and last objeot to be kept in view. It is one of the ironies of public life in Wales that a body of such unique import- ance should have been made a mere adjunct of the political machine. The leaders of the Radical party from the first decided that, so far as they were able, none but men of their colour should be elected members or selected as aldermen. Being generally in a majority, they succeeded in capturing the Councils, and they have never hesitated to use them for party purposes. The most notorious instance of this is the administration of the Education Act, but the same principle vitiates the whole system of County Council government throughout the Principality. No merit, no devotion to duty, no capacity for public ser- vice counts the one qualification required is fidelity to the political party. I don't complain I merely state the fact. Many deplore it, for they recognize that while this state of affairs continues we shall not get the best qualified men to devote themselves to the public service, nor shall we get from the County Council the most ethcient and im-i partial administration. So long as men are chosen on the party ticket, it is useless to expect them, in the discharge of their duties, to ignore or neglect party ends. And it is needless tu point out that party interests are cot always compatible with the greatest good I In of the greatest number. The party is narrower than the commonwealth of the country or the county. In accordance with this main principle of Welsh public life, I understand it has been decided to make an effort to change the Rhyl Representatives. The present members are men of whom any town might well be proud, but from the Radical standpoint, whatever their merits, they have no right to be on the County Council. That is the peculiar preserve of the dominant party Apart from the considera,tiun of the election. J eering colour, I think most people would agree that it would not be easy to find better qualified men to assist in the county govern- ment. The men selected by the Rhyl Radical Club are not recommended to the electorate on the ground that they are more competent, or in any way better fitted for the public ser- vice. Their one qualification is the party colour. Take the EAST WARD. For the last three years this has been represented by Mr W J P Storey. Is there any dissatisfaction in the East Ward with him ? Are there any signs that the electors have grown tired of being associated with him ? Is there any desire in the ward for a change ? I think there will only be one answer to such ques- tions. The East Ward is proud of its repre- sentative, and its electors will strongly resent the attempt of any stranger to come between them and their chosen representative. Mr Storey not only commands the respect and confidence of his constituents he is also the object of their enthusiastic attachment. Where Mr Perks, with his length of service and well earned prestige, failed, no one is so lacking in insight as to imagine that another stands the remotest chance of succeeding. No, Mr Storey is to be put to the trouble of alcontest merely to gratify the feelings of his opponents. He will not mind it his friends will welcome it; and it will give the electors of the East Ward an opportunity of testfying in the strongest manner how highly they value him. In the SOUTH WARD a contest could not well be avoided. It is represented by Mr Tilby, and it is the one desire of the Radicals in Flintshire to get rid of Mr Tilby from the County Council. He is a constant thorn in the side of the majority. He is continually interfering with their plans, and exposing their designs. He knows too much, and he has the unpardonable grit to hold his own against their browbeatings. He is pro- bably the only member of the Council who has a thorough knowledge of the workings of the Education Act in the county. He has been a keen and relentless critic of many extravagant proposals advocated by the majority, and it will be found that he has on many occasions saved the county from schemes of doubtful utility, involving heavy expenditure of rates. I don't think I am going beyond the actual fact when I say that Mr Tilby is the leading personality in the County Council. Is he, then, not the right man in the right place ? n zn Is there a more competent man-one with greater experience in public affairs—avail- able to take his seat ? Is there any shadow of reason other than the party colour for the attempt to deprive the South Ward, and Rhyl generally, of the services of such a man as Mr Tilby ? I believe the electors of the South Ward may be safely trusted to return him with a far greater majority than they have:ever done before. The WEST WARD is the veritable cockpit of the towit. The Radicals have entered one champion after another to en- gage in conflict with Mr J H Ellis, but with no success. The same candidate rarely cares to tackle him a second time. He stands a fair chance, as years go on, of beat- ing the whole party in detail. He is strongly entrenched in the loyalty and support of his friends. Every electioneering weapon forged in the foundries of the opposition has been used against him in former contests, and he has triumphed There is between Mr Ellis and his constituents a mutual confidence which has so strengthened with trial, and matured by long years of service, that no effort of opponents can shake it. The present onslaught will only add to its strength. To sum up, Rhyl is at the present time represented by three men whose names stand high in the town, and whose services are known and valued throughout the county. Their claim for the renewal of the confidence of the elec- tors is not based on any party ticket, but upon solid service. They have been tried and they have served the town and the county faithfully and efficiently. I have no doubt many who differ from them in politics will be glad to support them as County Councillors. It is not to the advantage of the public that the County Council should become a mere one party club. February 17th, 1910.

Prestatyn. The Sale of all the -Sales.-Please note that ALLEN JONES & CO.'s great Clearance Sale of Fancy Drapery and Gentlemen's Outfitting is now in full swing. Hun- dreds of bargains in all departments. Further great reductions. Greatest money-making opportunity of the year. Note the Address-The Paragon, 61 High Street, Rhyl. Colf. The last of the monthly medals for the season 1909-1910, in connection with the Prestatyn Golf Club, was played for on Saturday. The contest was invested with more than ordinary interest from the fact that Father Thompson, the holder of the medalists' cup for two consecutive seasons, was amongst the competitors. After some exciting play Father Thompson came out victorious. The twelve medalists will compete for the cup in about a fortnight's time, and should the present holder prove victorious again the trophy will become his absolute property. The cup was presented to the club by Mr T Pennant Williams. Fire. A destructive outbreak of fire occurred early on Wednesday on property situated midway between Prestatyn and Rhyl and belonging to Mr Daniel Brookes, carriage proprietor, &c., Prestatyn. It appears that at about 2-30 a railway signalman named Peter Williams detected something ablaze on the north side of the railway, and at once re- ported the matter to P.C. Cheney. The latter set out to the scene of the fire, and on his arrival there found that two barley stacks in a corrugated iron shed had been burnt almost to the ground. A four- in-hand coach, a quantity of farming implements, and other things had also come to grief. Fanned by a strong wind, the fire had made such progress by the time of its discovery that there was practi- cally no other course open but to allow it to burn itself out. The captain of the Prestatyn Fire Brigade was communicated with, but it was con- sidered useless to call out the brigade, not only on account of the difficulty of getting the fire engine to such an isolated spot, but because of the lack of water in the vicinity of the fire. The damage, which is very considerable, is, we understand, covered by insurance. The origin of the fire is at present a mystery, although it is suggested that some tramp who had probably sought shelter in the shed might be able to throw light on the matter. This is not the first fire by which Mr Brookes has suffered. About ten years ago he lost a number of cows, which were roasted in their stalls before anything could be done to release them. The coach involved in Wednesday's fire was for some weeks a conspicuous object on Rhyl Railway Station platform, and was also the sub- ject of a recent County Court action. Rhys Lewis." A successful performance of this popular Welsh drama was given in the Town Hall on Thursday evening by members of the Prestatyn Cymrodorion Society. The various characters were excellently interpreted, the performers including Messrs G 0 Williams (Rhys Lewis), T Brookes (Will Bryan), and Hugh Jones (Thomas Bartley), Mrs Wm Jones, Tudno iN] iss Jones, Freelands Stores; and Miss Fanny Pritchard. Amongst others who rendered valuable service were Messrs Oliver Proflitt, G W Jones, Caradoc Williams, T H Jones, and Roberts. A Popular Leoture. There is considerable demand for the admirable lecture which the Rev Ben Williams, pastor of the Welsh Congregational Chapel, has prepared on his trip to Rome. It has already been given before several large audiences in the district, and at a recent young people's gathering in this town, pre- sided over by Mr Trevor Roberts, it was immensely enjoyed. The lecturer had the assistance of Mr David Hughes, Greenwich House, as lantern operator and other items on the programme in eluded solos by Mr Alun Davies and Master Emlyn Jones, Next Thursday the lecture will be I iellvered at Dyaerth, and the villagers may look 1 forward to a great treat. Parish Church Literary and Soolal Society. A delightful programme was carried out at the Church Room on Tuesday evening under the auspices of the above society. Tea was provided by Miss Hickson, and a musical entertainment was given by the Prestatyn Orchestral Society under the direction of Mr Horace Haselden. The Vicar (Rev M J Hughes) presided, and at the close of the proceedings proposed a vote ot thanks to the promoters of the gathering. This was seconded by Mr Edward Taylor, and heartily adopted. The County Council Eleotlon. In response to numerous requests, Mr T J Scott has consented to allow himself to be Dominated as a candidate for the Coanty Council at the forth- coming triennial election. For several years past he has rendered the district very useful service as a member of the local governing body, and in many other ways he has done a great deal to merit the confidence of the public. He has a stifl fight before him, his rival being Mr Thomas Williams, the retiring member for the division, who has also grown grey in the public service. Popular Preachers Have been secured for the forthcoming cyfar- fod pregethu" at the Welsh Congregational Chapel, namely, the Revs D Stanley Jones, Car- narvon, and D E James, Buckley. The Advertising Association Have been bestirring themselves to some pur- pose during the winter months. They have a thoroughly energetic chairman in Mr William Inglefield, and an equally enthusiastic secretary in Mr G 0 Williams. They have sent to the North Wales Advertising Board the proportionate con- tribution required from PresLatyn, and are now interesting themselves in the promotion of a garden competition and a flower show, as well ae the bringing about of improved railway arrange- ments for the weekly half-holiday. A natural history museum project has also been brought to the notice of the Association, and they are evi- dently determined not to let the Urban District Council go to sleep over the question of the late Mrs Hunt's bequest of £ 200 for recreation ground purposes. Hew Chapel Building Scheme. At a gathering on Thursday of the congregation of the I. nited Methodist Chapel the Rev W J Townsend, D.D unfolded a scheme for replacing the present iron building with a larger one of stone, and estimated the cost at about 12,000. The scheme was cordially approved, and the hope was expressed that an early start would be made with the new building. AbalaneeofjESOonthe chapel funds was transferred to the building fund. Amongst others who took part in the proceedings were the Rev E Thomas (who entertained the company to tea), the Rev W Yeoman, and Mr Terry. Musical items were contributed during the evening by Miss Playfoot and Miss Blodwen Jones. Bible Socity. The annual meeting of the local branch was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, under the chairmanship of the Rev W Bell. The annual report and statement of accounts were submitted by Mr John Hughes (town clerk), showing that a substantial sum had been remitted to the parent institution and the Rev H Ivor Jones addressed the meeting upon the work of the Society at home and abroad. Amongst other speakers were the Revs M J Hughes (vicar), W Yeoman, Ben Williams, and E Mostyn Jones. The singing was led by a choir under the conductorship of Mr Oliver Proffitt, with Mr G W Jones as organist, and the soloist for the evening was Miss Gaynor Roberts.

Rhyl Trade Protection Society. ANNUAL MEETING AND DINNER. The annual meeting of the Rhyl Guardian Society for the Protection of Trade was held at the Grosvenor Hotel last night. A satisfactory report dealing with the work of the Society was presented, showing increased membership and im- proved finances. Officers for the ensuing year were appointed as follows :—President, Mr Arnold; vice-president, Mr Fred Roberts; treasurer, Mr Robert Oldfield secretary and solicitor, Mr J Pierce-Lewis. The annual dinner, capitally served, followed, under the presidency of Mr Arnold. Mr Fred Roberts occupied the vice-chair. The Chairman, in referring to the work of the Society, said that twelve months ago their membership had risen to 35. During the year that number was increased to 40, and with the two new members propoaed that evening they now bad a record membership of forty-two (applause). One sentence in the annual report ran This society now includes most of the prin- cipal tradesmen of the town." He hoped they weuld not rest until they had put a circle round all the tradesmen, thereby enhancing still further the power of the society for usefulness (hear, hear). The balance sheet also showbd an addition to their funds of something like jE5 (applause). So far the society had confined itself to what might be termed the protection of trade. He sometimes wondered whether they could not do something else a little outside the work they had hitherto done. At present no scheme had been formulated, but he did think they might do something more besides their present work, excellent though that was. It had been resolved that the monthly gatherings of the Society should in the future be held on those premises. He trusted that with the better accommodation afforded the members would all avail themselves of the opportunity of attending the meetings more frequently. The new Vice-President (Mr Fred Roberts) pro- posed The Town and Trade of Rhyl," and in so doing remarked that the town possessed many advantages over other resorts, and he hoped the coming season would prove a bumper (applause). Mr E Lewis Evans, in responding, as also did Mr E J Nelson, who suggested the establish- ment of some local industry--such as the manufacture of mementoes of the town- which might provide work for many in the winter and prove a source of considerable revenue in the summer. Alluding to the frequent clashing of events in the town, he said it was a great pity that more use was not made of the newspaper advertisement columns, and suggested a Coming Events list as a means by which the promoters of different functions might avoid clashing. During the evening an entertainmg musical programme was carried out, the contributors being Messrs H K Osborne, E W Parry, H Sandoe, J F W Foulkes, J Pierce-Lewis, and B Wadsworth, who acted as both vocalist and accompanist.

BIRTHS. Jo-;Es.-On February 4th, at Cartrefle," Palace Avenue, the wife of Mr T J Jones of a son.

HOME HINTS. Whole cloves scattered plentifully among clothing iu drawers and boxes will keep away, moths. Potatoes baked in their "jackets" will be beautifully flowerv if a small incision is made in each when they are taken from the oven. Avoid serving vegetables which are but half cooked. They arc much more liable to produce colic than really raw vegetables, as less attention is paid to their mastication. When a meat-pie becomes scorched on the top carefully scrape off as much of the charred surface as possible, keeping it as level as you can. Then cover the top of the pie with the beaten whites of two eggs* Brown slightly in the or&u, and when the pio IS placed on the table no one will have any lileit that the top had been burnt. When eggs are dear well wash and roll fisli in a clean, dry cloth, as long as possible be- fore frying. Then dip in a little milk, roll in brown breadcrumbs and flour mixed. Fry in deep, boiling fat. Do not pur many pieces of fish in the fat at once, as the fat will not keep boiling. Well drain on kitchen paper before serving. If sausages are pricked by a darning- needle before cooking, instead of a fork, and placed in a cold pan instead of boiling fat, they will cook perfectly whole. Take euro not to prick them with a fork in turning tliem—u>se a knife instead. The bedroom is a place of repose, mid everything about it should be conducive to th" one purpose of obtaining rest. Every- thing iu it should be simple, immaculate, nnd easily kept PO. The floors of such room should be covered with matting, and the paper on the walls should be quiet and sub- dued.

Rhyl Women's Home. ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR. The annual meeting of the Women's Con- valescent Home, Rhyl, was held in the board room at Morfa Hall yesterday, the Rev. Thos. Lloyd, vicar of Rhyl, presided, and the other subscribers present were Mr S Perks,, Mrs De Rance, and Miss Mannix, with the Secretary (Mr E G Hamnett). The Annual Report Was submitted as follows The Committee have much pleasure in presenting the 40th annual report to the subscribers and supporters of the Women's Convalescent Home, Rhyl, which, they are pleased to say, continues in every way satisfactory. The number of patients admitted during the year 1909 was 538, being an increase of 32 on the previous year. Of these, 502 were nominated by subscribers, I donors, or life governors, 32 were recommended by non-subscribers, and 4 were admitted with free tickets from an annual subscriber. There was an increase of 10 in the number of subscri- bers, as compared with the previous year—60 withdrawn from various causes, and 70 new. The committee are pleased to report that there was an increase on the year of £;31 3s. 6d. in the amount of subscriptions. Patients' payments show an increase on the year of £ 37 14s. Patients were received as follows :—From Staffordshire. 183 Cheshire, 91; Warwickshire, 7^ Wales, 74 Lancashire, 41. Shropshire, 37 Worcestershire, 16 Leicestershire, 8; Yorkshire, 7 London, 2; Derbyshire, 1. Letters of thanks have been received from patients during the past season as follows:—Miss Clara Parkes, Aston, Birmingham; Mrs A. Akers, Stoke-on- Trent Lucy J. Figgins, Manchester Miss Beattie, Manchester; Elizabeth Jones, Urmston Miss E. Seabridge, London. Cordial thanks are due to the following friends for gifts of books, magazines, papers, flowers, &c. :-The Rev. R. F. Herring, Liverpool; Miss Davies, Bath Street, Rhyl; |Mr A. Taylor, stationer, High Street, Rhyl; Mrs Hutton, The Gables, Bath Street, Rhyl; Miss Lucy Wright, Grins- hill Vicarage, Shrewsbury Mrs Lloyd, The Vicarage, Rhyl; Dr. Wycliffe Goodwin, Rhyl; Miss Enyon, Hylas. Rhuddlan; Miss Mannix, 16 Church Street, Rhyl; Mrs Stanley Rogerson, Perthshire. The committee would still urgo upon medical men and subscribers the con- tinued necessity for exercising the greatest care in signing the certificate of fitness of a patient to enter the Home. As it is a convalescent home, and not a hospital, no nurses are kept on the staff, consequently there are no means of dealing with unsuitable cases, and they can only be returned home. During last season four patients had to be sent back at once by the doctor's order as unfit. The committee desire to express their warm and grateful thanks to the Rev. Thos. Lloyd, chaplain, and Mr F. S. Jenks, dentist, for their valuable and honorary services also their great indebted- ness to Miss Lawrie, the matron, and Mr E. G. Hamnett, the secretary. The committee have, with much regret, to record the death of one of the oldest and most steadfast supporters, Mr P. H. Chambres. Mr Chambres had been con- nected with the institution since about three years after its commencement. He was ap- pointed one of the trustees in 1888, and held that position till the end. The committee desire to express their deep sense of the loss they have sustained by his death, his services being ever ready and most helpful. The Balanoe Sheet Showed that on January 1st, 1909, there was a credit balance of 1:484 16a lid on the revenue account. Donations amounted to £.30, annnal subscriptions to f473 6s Od, and patients' pay men ts to JE492 4s. Rents, interest, &c., accounted for a further income of L145 93 7d, making a total for the year of £ 1,625 16s 6d. On the expenditure side there was an outlay of JE476 5s 3d on provis- ions, medicine, and baths while repairs, fuel, and light cost £117 10s 6d. Salaries and wages amounted to JE298 16s Id, and rates and taxes to JE62 15s Od; After meeting various other charges there was a balance in hand at the end of the year of £ 635 8s 2Jd. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, said they might well congratulate the institution upon its successful working during the past year. He sometimes thought it was the only institution in the town that was successful in the sense of never being pressed from the point of view of financial need. During the past year there was an increase of 32 in the number of patients admitted, and there was also a gain in the number of subscribers compared with the statistics for the previous year, thanks to the energetic efforts of the Secretary. The total amount of the subscriptions had increased by £ 31 38 6d, and the patients' payments showed an in- crease of JE.37 14s. Altogether, the institution was in a thoroughly healthy condition from every point of view, and the Committee had every reason to congratulate themselves upon the way in which it was working. A great deal of the credit for that state of affairs was due to the Matron and the Secretary. The institution had sustained a great loss by the (leath of Mr P H Chambres, who, with Mrs Chambres, was about the most faithful member who had ever served on the committee, and took a kindly interest in the institution even before coming coming to live in Rhyl. Mr Perks seconded the motion, and agreed with the Chairman that the report was a very gratifying one, and reflected great credit upon the officers, It was especially satisfactory to feel that the institu- tion was increasing its financial stability and prosperity at a time when a great many similar institutions had great difficulty in finding the means for the continuance of their work. He en- dorsed all that the Chairman had said with regard to Mr Chambres, whose death was a distinct loss to the institution and all connected with it. The motion was agreed to without further com- ment. The Chairman was re-appointed chaplain of the institution Mr F S Jenks, dentist Dr T H Summerhill, medical officer and Mr J F Bayliss, auditor—with hearty thanks in each case for past services. All the retiring members of the commit- tee and sub-committee were also re-elected, and Mrs Owen, Woodville, was added to their number. Regret was expressed at the departure from the town of Mr and Mr Arthur Greenstreet, and ap- preciation of their services to the institution was warmly expressed. The Chairman was elected a trustee in the place of the late Mr Chambres, on the motion of Mr Perks, seconded by Mrs DeRance. Votes of thanks were passed to the Matron and the Secretary, also to Mr Perks for his services as Chairman of the Committee. Mr Perks, in acknowledgement, said it had always given him great pleasure to do anything he could for the institution, with which he had been associated from its commencement. On the recommendation of the Finance Com- mittee, Mr Perks was authorised to invest a further Eum of 9200 in the purchase of consols.

Education Question at Talacre. A PITIFUL APPEAL FROM THE CHILDREN. The following petition has been sent to the Chairman of the Flintshire Education Autho- rity :— We, the undersigned acholars of Talacre, earnestly beg and pray the Flintshire County Council to give us free education, for which our parents pay rates and taxes, and which we have been deprived of since the deaths of Evelyn Parry and Eunice Williams, through having to stop in the lower Talacre School, which was not fit for us all the day. The managers wished us to walk into the upper rooms, which were all right, and when we were all told if we answered our names on the register being called on the 12th May, 1905, we should be punished, wa were kept in the wrong room against the orders of the man- agers, who said some of ue would die if we stayed there, and two of us died of diphtheria, and we have never had free education since. Please pay our two teachers, who get no salary from anyone, except Miss Profit, our Welsh Nonconformist teacher and give us money for our fires and cleaning we do not make enough by jumble sales or even concerts our good friends and neighbours try to help us with, and we have tried to be very good for these last four years, and the Inspector was very pleased with us, and everyone says we have the finest school in North Wales, and the best teachers.—We respectfully beg to remain, the children under the jurisdiction of the Flintshire County Council, "Annie Traders, Bessie Hughes, Aledhea Williams, Louisa Williams, Frances Edwards, Jennie Williams, Mary Wil- liams, Frank Parsons, Peter Henry Jones, Charley Roberts, Hugh Ellis, Robert Roberts, Thos. E Barnett, and Arthur Smitli." The above has been sent to the Chairman of the Flintshire County Council's Education Committee,

RRYL DISTRICT. I TO SPECTACLE WEARERS.—If you are already wearing Glasses and feel a doubt about their being correct, call in and have your sight tested and the glasses examined. You will then know whether you arc receiving all the benefit which properly adapted glasses afford. -LEWIS FOSTER, D.B.O.A., Qualified Op- tician, 21 Bodfor Street, Rhyl. THE GREAT RED SPOT SALE Now in full swing. The Sale for those keen buyers Who can spot a Genuine Bargain When they see it. We have only ONE SALE A YEAR, But a Real Genuine Sale is HUBBARD'S, The Cash Drapers, 53 Wellington Road The Sale of all the Sales.-Plea-,e note that ALLEN JONES & CO.'s great Clearance Sale of Fancy Drapery and Gentlemen's Outfitting is now in full ssvirg. Hun- dreds of bargains in all departments. Further great redactions. Greatest money-making opportunity of the year. Note the Address-The Paragon, 64 High Street, Rhyl. AT the Singer Slnp Prices are Good, Terms Better Sewing Machines the Best. Local Shop—Singer's Sussex Street, Rhyl. Conaervatlva Club Debate. Mr J Pierce Lewis presided at Tuesday evening'a meeting of the Debatmg Class in connection with the Conservative Club, and an animated discussion took place on the subject of Socialism, the leaders being Mr H Robinson and Mr 0 A Emlyn. Mr H A Tilby also joined in the proceedings. At the next meeting of the claBs Mr J P Clews will initi- ate a discussion on the possibilities of legislation by the new Parliament. P. S. A. Last Sunday afternoon a forcible address on Character was delivered by 'he Rev Maurice Snelgrove, of Dr Barnardo's Homes, the musical boys of which gave several selections on handbells and other instruments. A collection in aid of Dr Barnardo's Homes amounted t3 X2 93 4d. A Saturday Night Spree. At Rhyl Police Court on Monday Charlotte Ella Dawson Postin, of 63 Winson Green, Birm ingham, and at present lodging in Rhyl, pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness in West Kinmel Street on Saturday night. Air J Frimston ad- judicated, and the case was proved by P. C Edward Higgins, who stated that in spite of cautions earlier in the evening he found her at 11.45 carry- ing on in a very disorderly manner. About haif- a dozen fellows were trying to hustle her up an entry, but when he got there they ran away.- Defendant said she had been with some friends she had not seen for a long time, and had had some whiskey. The fellows who took flight at the policeman's approach were not with her on her enticement. One of them tried to snatch her purse and she screamed for the police. After this affair she intended to sign the pledge.- It having been reported that defendant was in the court on a similar charge in September last, she was fined 5s and 7s 4d costs, Mr Frimston remarking that it was a great pity to see a woman of her position in such a condition. Death. We regret to learn of the death of Mrs Lewis, wife of the Rev David Lewis, late of this town, at their home, Grasamere, near Stonewall, Mani- toba. The local Argus speaks thus of the estimable ladyA heavy blow fell on Rev David Lewis and family on Sunday morning, January 23rd, when the loved wife and mother, at the early age of fifty years, was called higher. A severe attack of pleurisy, added to long stand- ing heart trouble, was the chief cause of her de- mise. Mrs:Lewis was born at Glyn-neath, South Wales, and had been a resident of this district but a short time, having come from her native land three years ago but, during that time, she had won the esteem ot friends and neighbours, being a woman of excellent judgment and fine executive ability, and an active worker in church circles. Besides the bereaved husband, she leaves to mourn her loss, two [daughters and three sons, who have the sympathy of the entire com- munity in their great grief. C. E. M. S. Mr Samuel Jones, secretary of the Rhyl lbranch, and the Rev Thos Jones, vicar of Abergele, were the principal speakers at a splendid meeting at Colwyn Bay on Wednesday evening in furtherance of the work of the Cnurch of England Men's Society. Canon Hugh Roberts, Colwyn Bay, pre- sided. About 200 men were present, and much good is looked forward to as a result of the meeting. An Old Business In New Hands From a special announcement in another part of this issue it will be seen that the old-established cycle business carried on at 39 Queen Street by Messrs Connah and Co has been acquired by Mr H G Nelson. The new proprietor is no stranger to Rhyl. A son of Mrs Nelson, Gordon Avenue, he served his apprenticeship with Messrs Connah and Co., and for the last seven years he has suc- cessfully carried on a similar business at Llan- dudno, which he will continue to retain. He has the good wishes of a host of friends in his new undertaking. Up In a Balloon. In their remarkable flight in a balloon from Dublin to Macclesfield on Tuesday Mr Jno Dun- ville, of the Aero Club, London, and his companion passed quite close to Rhyl. The balloon was sighted here just before two o'clock, and it was regarded with a very lively interest for some minutes. It was travelling at a great speed, the wind being very strong, and it reached Maccles- field at 3 p.m., having left Dublin at 10 a.m. The distance covered was 164 miles. Pleasant Saturday Evenings. Councillor E George Evans was a capital chair- man at last Saturday evening's concert in the Boy! Brigade Hall, and an attractive miscella- neous programme included songs by MiaaL Jones, Miss Betty McElroy, Mr W. Whelan, Mr E. McElroy, and Mr Thomas McManus, pianoforte solos by Miss Mabel Hughes, recitations by the Chairman, and gramophone selections by Mr W Hughes. There was also a very amusing performance of an Irish farcical sketch entitled "Paddy and the Ghott." R. S. P. C. A. Inspector Eakins, R.S.P.C.A., of Southport, has obtained aa important position in London in con- nection with the Society. He was in charge of the Rhyl district for a time. Roman Catholic Poor Missions Fund. Collections were made at St Mary's on Sunday on behalf of the Poor Missions Fund of the diocese. Referring to the fund in a pastoral letter, Bishop Mostyn states that without its assistance it would be quite impossible to meet the many wants of struggling missions in the diocese. The amount received last year from the different missions and from some kind friends outside the diocese was JEI79 10s Sd, and the expenditure totalled £ 360 18s 2d, leaving a deficit of fl81 7s 6d. The grants to aided causes included £ 49 18a 2d to Prestatyn, E41 to Buckley, £ 25 to Mold, and £45 to Connah's Quay. In the same letter the Bishop makes an appeal on behalf of the Association for the Propa- gation of the Faith, and expresses a hope that active steps will be taken in each congregation to establish a branch of that organisation, which has for its object the spread of the Catholic faith to all nations of the earth. Bakers' Dinner. The annual dinner of the North Wales Bakers Association (Rhyl branch) took place at the Esmor Tea Rooms on Saturday evening. Brother R Hindley was voted to the chair, and the Secretary produced the annual statement, showing it to be in a flourishing condition. Brother J C Jones gave a report of the4 North Wales district, which showed a balance in hand of f254 2s IOd. Speeches were also delivered by Brothers Edwards, Jones, Hughes, Gibbs, and Pritchard. A hearty vote of thanks was given to Mr and Mrs Parry for the able manner in which the catering was carried out. The following were appointed officers for the year: J C Jones, chairman; N Edwards, trea- surer R Hindley, district delegate aDd R j Jones, secretary. The Mothers' Union. The first meeting of the Mothers' Union this year was held in the Church House on Wednesday afternoon, about fifty members being present. After opening the meeting with the service pro, vided, the Vicar said he felt the members would wish him to express their great sympathy with Mrs Tatham and family in the deep bereavement they had recently sustained. Mrs Tatham had practically started that branch of the Mothers' Union and had carried it on with zeal and thorough- ness. He was sure the sympathy of all in the room would go out to her in her sorrow. The motion was carried in silence. The Vicar then welcomed Miss Griffiths, who he said was well known throughout Wales for her great work in the Church, especially among women. 1-10 also voiced the thanks of the meeting to Mrs Hughes, St Asaph Street, for her kindness and genetosity in providing the tea that afternoon. Miss Griffiths said she always felt able to speak more freely to the members of the Girls' Friendly Society, but she became an associate of the Mothers' Union and endeavoured to start it in the Bangor Diocese because she felt tnat the work was bt-ginnin^ at the right end. Why wag the Mothers' Union lust staitod, and why was it of such vital importance in a parish ? Some people said there were very good mothers in the past before these days of societies and organizations, but a great change had come over Great Britain, and its power and influence for good were not now put upon the high pinnacle they were in former days. She believed the Mothers' Union was one of the helps God was giving to the wives and mothers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It was worth while i mothers bing faithful and loyal members,iiot only for their own sakes, but for the sake of their coun- try and the empire. Speaking solely upon the first object of the society the upholding of the sanctity of marriage," she pointed out that that embraced far more ilian being "A good wife." It meant bringing up and training children to be unselfish, self-restraining and responsible; if mothers truly realized their gravt resp >nsib;li ies they would EO train their cnildren in the h-)me that they would go out in the world, when their, tune came, lunging to do their duty and make worthy members of our great Empire. Great Britain was practically colonizing the world, and their sons and diughters would go out to start homes in these new countries with the ideas and lessons they had received in their early homes If they were pure and God-fearing homes they would take with them the best teschiDg and the best traditions of the nation. Then, too, she urged upon them the greao necessity for the cartful upbringing of their girls, and the even greater care that should be taken to check anything rough or eoarse in the behaviour of their boys. Lei them g.) out into the world with a great respect for their mothers and sisters, and through them for all womankind, so they wouid be able to do a noble work, and to do this they must get help from above. Let the lore of God work through them to their children, making them strong to iredst evil and strong in temperance and purify.—At the conclusion of a most earnest and practical address Mrs Lloyd moved a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker. After tea the business of the meeting was transacted and several new members were admitted. Dr. Barnardo's Homes. In the course of their North Wales tour the musical boys of Dr Barnardo's Homes fuifilled engagements at Rhyl on Sunday and Monday. On Sunday afternoon they assisted at the P.S. A. meet- ing and the Boys' Brigade service in the Brigade Hall, and in the evening they gave a helping hand at the service in Christ Church, the pulpit of which was occupied morning and evening by the Rev Maurice Snelgrove, deputation secretary of the homes. On Monday afternoon there was a recep- tion in Chriat Church lecture hall in honour of Mr Snelgrovo and his party and in the evening the boys gave a delightful entertainment in the Town Hall. Mr A Rhydwen Jonea presided at the latter function, and in an interesting address commended Dr Barnardo's Homes to the practical sympathy of all people. He pointed out that they maintained about 8,000 orphan and destitute boya and girls at a cost for food alone of £ 240 per day, and that their doors were open night as well as day, no necessitoua case ever being refused admittance. Needless to say, there was a collection at each gathering, a substantial sum being thereby raised in aid of the homes, whose work was further ex- plained by the Rev Maurice Snelgrove, with the aid of lantern views. Royal Alexandra Hospital. The following gifts have been received, and are gratefully acknowledged:—Artichokes, Mr Storey; magazines and papers, Miss Best. Football. The Rhyl Celts met and defeated St Asaph County School F.C. on the latter's ground, by 5 goals to nothing, the goal scorers being J Evans (4) and F Lawson. B Ellis and T Condy were excel- lent at half-back. Carmel, Queen Street. The annual report of the above church was distributed amongst the members last Sunday evening. The Rev T Ogwen Griffith, in his intro- ductory words, remarks that the year was an exceptional one in the history of the church-a better manifestation of faithfulness, liberality, and united effort on the part of the members was never shown. Having deducted 17 through removals and deaths, there is still an increase of 20 in the membership during the year. This is considered very satisfactory in a town where the forms of Christian service are so numerous, and also where the English element is so strong. The building is once more free of debt, the last instalment of £55 10s. having been paid, and this without in any way interfering with the just demands of mission- ary, home and other societies. The total receipts amounted to £357. Boya' Brigade Demonstration. Mr F L Rawlins presided over a numerous gath- ering in the Boys' Brigade Hall last night, on the occasion of a gymnastic display by the local company of the Boys' Brigade. Various exercises were gone through in a very creditable manner under the direction of Professor Short, Llandudno, and choruses were given at intervals under the leadership of Mr F.0 Tailby, with Miss Maggie Jones and Miss Gertrude Owen as accompauiats. Amongst the visitors was Mr W J 1' Storey, who in response to a call for a speech paid a high tribute to the work of the company, and expressed the hope that the members would always bear in mind the words of the good old book, and never weary in well doing. He also remarked that while the company still had very capable officers, there was one face which he was sure all missed very much-that of the late Mr Godfrey Parry. Sale at 3, St. Asaph Street. Mr C Wesley Haslam conducted a highly successful sale of household furniture, pictures, plate, china, &c., upon the above premises on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. The attendance on both days was remarkably good, buyers being in attendance from all parts of the district. Some splendid business was experienced. We give below a few of the principal prices realised :— Dining room suite, £I 5s rosewood sideboard fetched .£7; Sheffield plated candelabra was knocked down at Y,7 10s, whilst a pair of candlesticks realised 4 guineas. china tea and coffee service made 3 guineas, and a dinner service sold for 2 guineas. Grandfather's clock X3; mahogany bureau bookcase X5 15 oilpaintings made up to £ 4 10B. The ornaments and china realized excellent prizes. Bedroom suites, XG chests of drawers, X3. Readers will see by our advertisement columns that Mr Hislain is holding an important sale of antique furniture at Wylmot, Morlan Park, on Thursday next. 431 Presbyterian Band of Hope. A miscellaneous and competitive concert in con- nection with the above was held in the Schoolroom on Tuesday evening, under the chairmanship of the Rev J Verrier Jones, the object being to raise funds towards paying a bonus on the deposit cards of the newly formed Clothing Club. The hall was well filled, and the following programme was carried outPianoforte solo, Miss Ethel Cun- liffe reciting competition for children under 8 years—1. Nancy Edwards; 2, Tom Sutcliffe; song, The Boy Scout," Charlie Bray (encored) song, Mr Gomer Owen recitation, Miss Rhoda Davies reciting competition (under 12)—1, Doris Edwards 2, divided between May Brookes and Minnie Davies action sor)g, My Teddy Bear," 9 girls singing competition for children over 12, prizes divided between four competitors; song, Charlie Bray (encored) trio, Three Old Maids of Lea," Misses Cunliffe, Williams, and Minshall; competition, Proverbs (missing word), 1 Trevor Parry duet, piano and mandoline, Misses Connie Price and Dolly Cartlidge reciting competition (over 12) -1 Gwennie Hughes, 2 Dolly Cartlidge reading competition for children who have co missed during current session—1 Agnes King, 2 M Davies. All the other competitors received a special prize from Mr D McLennan. The competitions were very keen, and a very successful and enjoy- able evening was concluded with the performance of the farce, "Coaxed and Hoaxed, or Noodle's Love Affair," the following undertaking the vari- ous roles :—Mr Noodle, Mr Jim Collins; Mrs Broom (landlady), Mr A Russell Jones; Mary I (servant), Miss Enid Rowland Mr C Tipp, Mr W | Evans Mr Snooks (the cheesemonger), Mr T Griffiths; Miss Sarah Snooks (his daua^* M- Rhoda Davies. The ooncert ^r)> Mm from every standpoint wa8 a grea,J succe8s Welsh Free Churoh jCounoll The quarterly meetings were held on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Mr Henry Ellis presided at Monday 8 meeting, which was of a devotional character j and at Wednesday's meeting, over whiph the Rev Robert Hughes presided, the topic for discussion waa "Meditation," the speakers including Mr A Rowlands, the Rev T 0 Jones, and the Rev Dr A J Parry. Soolal at Warren Road Chapel. Last evening several ladies of the congregation were responsible for a well-patronised and very enjoyable social in connsction with Waren Road L.M. Chapel, including Mrs Roberts, Warren Road; Mrs Ellis, Gronaat Street Mrs Owen, Elwy Street Miss Jones, John Street; at the tables—Mrs Roberts, Uake Tower!; Mrs Roberts, Elwy Street; Mrs Thomas, Abbey Street; and Mrs D Jones, 1 nnces Street, assisted by Mrs Thomas, MlBsjjUaviea, Miss Katie Vaughan, Miss Maggie obte, Misa Mabel Roberts, and Miss M Griffith, The collection amounted to X4 5s. At the concert which followed, under the presidency of Mr W Parry, items were contributed in good style by Mies Roberts, Lake Tower Miss Winnie Edwards, Miss Katie Vaughan, Miss Maggie Davicp, Mies Elton, Miss Lilian Jones, Miss Jennie Jones, Miss Lily Edge, Mr Lewi Williams, and Mr J R Evans The accompanists were Miss Hughes, Brig-y-don and Miss Davies, Warren Road. County Council Elections. In addition to the three retiring members, the following gentlemen are in the field for the three I local wards Councillor J E Buckley Jones, J.P., for the south ward Councillor E Hughes Jones, M.D., for the west; and Councillor E George Evans for the east. Mr Buckley Jones was a can- diclate three yaars ago, when the majority was 95 for his opponent, Mr H A Tilby. The eleotion takes place in a fortnight, aod canvassing is actively goiag on in the south and west wards. Advertising Assclation. A whist drive and dance in aid of the funds of the above took place at the Town Hall last night. The general arrangements were in the charge of Messrs P J Ashfield and A A Good- all, and the catering was carried out by Messrs Pritchard and Lee. The whist drive resulted as follows Highest scores first half Mrs E W Parry and Mr P J Ashfield. Full scores (ladies) 1, Miss Welstead 2, Miss Shering- dan 3, Miss Hulley 4, Mrs Polkinghorne booby, Mrs Bevins. Full scores (gents) 1, Mr P Williams 2, Mr P J Ashfield 3, Mr W Kelley booby, Mr It S C Sykes. In the whist drive held during the dance the lady's prize went to Mrs J P Jones, and the gentle- man s to Mr DeQuincay. The accompanist for the dance was Miss Mabel Hughes.

Rhuddlan Ploughing Society. THE ANNUAL COMPETITIONS. The fifteenth annual ploughing competitions in connection with the RhuddUnand District Plough- ing Society took place yesterday at Hendre Ucha Farm, near Abergele, in hurricane woather, which militated considerably against the competitors and "Iso marred the "gate." The arrangements for the meeting were ably carried out by an energetic committee under the presidency of Mr W Conwy Bell, with Mr A Foulkes as vice-president, and Mr William Jones, Church Gates, Rhuddlan, as secretary. Despite the adverse ;conditions, some exoellent work was accomplished in both the ploughing and the hedging and duching classes, and the turnouts also constituted a fine feature. The new silver challenge cup presented by Meara Corbett, Wil- liams and Son, Ltd,, Rhuddlan Foundry, for the best ploughman on the field waa wen by Mr W Anwyl Davies, Rhwngyddwyffordd, Bettwe-yn- Rhos. This, we understand, was his first ap- pearance in the Rhuddlan and District Ploughing Society's competitions, and his work was de- scribed by the judges as splendidly done. He is a brother of Mr R R Davies, who last year won the championship cup outright (three years in succes- sion), but did not competejon the present occasion. The Rhuddlan Foundry agricultural implement stand constituted an imposing display, which at- tracted much attention. The following is the full list of awards Ploughing. First class.-Wheel ploughs (open to all comers). 1 and champion, W Anwyl Davies, Rhwngyddwy- ffordd, tlettws-yn-Rhos; 2, J Owen Jones, Garllwyd, LlanBannan 3, David Hughes, 'Hylas, Rhudolan 4, Robert Davies, Green Isa, Denbigh 5, John Evans, Ddwylig Ucha, Rhuddlan. Stcond class.—Ploughs with loose cast iron sucks and cutters (open to all comers). 1, Isaac 0 Jones, Abbey Farm, Rhuddlan 2, Charles Jones, Faenol Bropor, Bodelwyddan 3, David Davies, Terfyn, Cwm 4, Hugh Hughes, Bodoryn, Abergele. ^JThird elass.- Wheel ploughs (open to all plough- men under the age of 22 who have never won a first prize at any public ploughing competition). 1, Ted Jones, Hendre Ucha, Abergele 2, Edward Hughes, Hendre Bach, Abergele; 3, Kyffin Jones, Nant Meifod, St George. Fourth class. -Turnouts. 1, 0 Jones, Brynglas, Cwm 2, Mrs Rowley-Oonwy, Bodrhyddan Hall; 3, J Edwards, Fachell, Abergele. Fifth class.—Teams of horses (the property of bona-fide tenant farmers) working ploughs on the field. 1, Rd Parry, Faenol Bach, Abergele 2, Chas Jones, Faenol Broper, Bodelwyddan 3, W Morris, Hendre, Rhuddlan. Sixth class.-For the best shod mare or gelding on the field (shod for agricultural purposes).-I and 2, Ellis Jones, smith, Abergele. Seventh class.— BeBt mare in foal on the field. Prize withheld for the present. Hedging and Dltohlng. Hedging and ditching (open to all comers). I, David Davies, Egryn, Nantglyn 2, John Williams, Trefucha, Llaoynys 3, D F Roberts, Brynygroes, Bettws-yn-Rhos 4, Joseph Davies Jones, Cyrch- ynen, SD Asaph. Hedging and ditching (open to competitors under 24 years of ape). 1, David Wynne, Meifod, Colwyn Bay; 2, Goronwy Jones, Panda, Nant. glyo 3, R J Roberts, The Cottage, Cwm. Digging ploughs. 1, James Jones, Hendre Bach, Abergele 2, Chas Gregory, Waverton, Warring- ton. ° Youngest ploughman on the field. Kyffin Jones. Nant Meifod, St George. The prizes were distributed by Mr W Conwy Bell, who in the course of a racy speech said that while the day had been a very rough one for both the competitors and the spectators, he never re- membered keener compatiton or better sportsman- ship. The judging was carried out by the following: -Ploughing Messrs Philip Pritchard, Llanfairtal- haiarn Robert Roberts, Hendre Wen, Llanrwst and Wm Jones, Tyhwntirfawnog, Llanrwstr Hedging and ditching Messrs Wm Jones, Pea- pore hell, Llannefydd, and Cadwaladr Hughes, Glasmor, Nantglyn. Teams and turnouts Messrs Jao Wright, Tycelyn, Bodfari, and John Foulkes, Hendre, Conway. Horse-shoeing Messrs T C Howatson, St Asaph; Booth, Oid Colwyn, and R & Rowlands, Abergele. I The officers of the Society were backed up. fa their praiseworthy efforts by a very competent body of stewards in Messrs Owen, Hendre Bach Abergele: Parry, Vaenol Bach, Abergele: T pLah«n P.e°tren?»wr'T Abergele; J Edwards, fachell, Abergele; John Jones, Nant Fawr Abergele; Thos Hughes, Glanmorfa, Bodelwyddan; Ifor Evans, Pentremawr, Abergele Hughes, jnr' Tandderwen, Abergele; Parry Jones, Penisal Towyn; Thomas Williams, Brynoastell, Rbuddlan; David Edwards, Gainc, Abergele Walter K Bell, Rhuddlan John Jones, Rhydyddaudwr, Rhuddi. Ian Kyffin Roberts, Bronberllan, Aberge'ie The duties of general superintendent of the riald were ably discharged by Mr J D Jonea, Bodoryn. A word ot praise is also dua to Mr E Ivor Beech, who in the absence of his father, Mr E R Beech (who has gone abroad for the benefit of his healthL oarried out the duties of treasurer ealth), | {Owing of course to the weather, ihe entries were rather below the average. The only nrnfaap 0f the day was the wrecking of the refreshment tent by the wind, but happily no one was injured. AmoDgst the donors of prizes were Messrs J H Lewis, Abergele; M Angel, Rhyl; Corbett, S aStlQS°n,oi<t?' Rhuddl"> Foundry; A r» M w ir" S'u y Lewis Evans, Rhyl; M yVllllaJ?8' Rhy!; Wm Roberts, Rhyl • Mr and Mrs Francis Corbett, Messrs R Kerfoofc Hughes, Rhyl Edward Ellis, Abergele; E D Evans and Co, Rhyl; A Lawrence, Rhyl; 16iaw. Morris, Abergele Richard Williams, Rhyl Owena and SODS, Rhyl; E B Jones and Co, Rhyl and Abergele. The annual dinner of the Society was held last night at the Harp Inn, Abergele, under the chair. manship of Mr W Conwy Bell. Photo postcards of "kughing Match, 2d. each,, Rie Pickard,

When blankets liave become fliln and 1111- sightly from long uso, have them washed, put two or three together, and cover them with pretty silteen to make quilts. Button down the quilts here and there, mattress fashion, to keep them in proper shape, and finish off with a nice frill of sitepn. When potatoes have begun tù bo old and rather tasteless, Hoak them before cooking in salted water. Boil them in w^ter to which some salt has been added, and when they are done, dram all the water off, keep them coveied, and set back over the fire to steam p-erfectly dry. Stir the saucepan to prevent; the potatoes from .sticking to it, but do not uncover them. Thus cooked they will be light and mealy. The German fashion of cleaning knives is simpler than ours and saves much manual labour. Take a stout eork from a wine bottle, dip it into the knife-powder, which must be previously moistened. Place the knife flat and rub it with the eork. In a few seconds, the knife will he quite clean and polished, and only require wiping with a duster. Snow C ako.Mix together half-a-pound cornflower, quarter-pound castor sugar, and one dessertspoonful Paisley flour. Beat Rit; ounces of butter to a cream, and add it, grad", "ally to above ingredients, then two eggs wed beaten, and lastly a little essence of pans teU miuules in buttered p»ttS When making a fruit tart. always cut little slit in the centre of the crust, and m- sert, either a straw or a paper funuol cot thlte the steam will escane.