Rhyl Journal

Running Comments. [BY "THE PILOT."]. We are now emerging out of the region of n speculation and uncertainty, and we begin to to see things in the light of actual results. The Liberals profess themselves satisfied, which must mean that they have done as well in the constituencies as they expected. They did not anticipate any increased favour: they are well pleased that there has bsen no striking movement of defection from their standard Yet this is not what we were led to believe at the start. There was a talk of "smashing" the Opposition, of "keeping them on the run." of wiping them out," and much tall talk of that kind. But it was all whistling. to keep up the spirit of the party. With all the wild abuse, and the fanning (If class hatred, the party is evidently delighted to go back to the House of Com- mons in the same humiliating conditions to carry on the work of governing with the help, and under the immediate guidance of the Irish party. Taken by themselves, the Liberals are in a minority as compared with the Conservatives but by the purchase, at a price, of the adherence of the Socialists and Irish, they become a majority in the Commons, and they profess themselves satisfied The Conservatives are not satisfied with the results. They do not pretend to be, and they look forward to reversing it at no distant date. They are persuaded that the whole country will revolt sooner cr later at the sight of a great English party held in the leash by the Irish leader, and moving at his will. The present conliest was deliber- ately rushed, so as to obscure the issue, and keep from the electorate the real matters at itake. In spite of the RaJical, loud profes- sion of trusting the people, they deliberately hastened the election in order to exclude thousands of electors from their right of voting. Had the Conservative party planned an ejection on an old register within a few weeks of the new register coming into force, we can imagine the bitter denunciation by Winston Churchill and others of the wicked- ness of robbing tens of thousands of electors of their right to have a voice in questions affecting so deeply their country's welfare. Yet this is what the Government has done. And they are satisfied with the result of their manoeuvre The Conservatives must set to work at once. By the merging of the Libera! party in a Coalition of diverse and mutually hostile I factions, the Conservatives have become the custodians of the Constitution and of Britain's greatness. A new spirit has entered into politics, and is for the moment supreme. It is a spirit of disruptiou, of class antagonism, of sectional revenge. It proposes to establish the reign of universal brotherhood by the method of barbaric abuse. It is engaged in laying the foundation of general prosperity upon the right of the State to lay hand on the property of one class and divide it among others. It aims at making life more pleasant ZD by taking away the main incentives to work, and by making thrift appear ridiculous in the eyes of the public. The army of civil servants is increasing by leaps and bounds, and in the Millennium to come every man will either be in the employ of the Government or a pen- sioner of the State # Xo wonder that the prospect is proving attractive to large masses of the people. Never since the days or the South Sea Bubble have so many promises of ease and plenty, with no obligations to labour, been (held out to the eager multitude by men in responsible position. From the nature of the case, they are promises that cannot be ful- filled. Social and economical laws cannot be changed at the bidding of a demagogue, however persuasive. History bears ample testimony that, in the long run, it is the poor and the hard-working men who live on the proceeds of their labour, that are the greatest sufferers when the promises of politicians fail. The rich and the well-to-do can generally take care of themselves. To-day, the day after the elections, the masses of people who inhabit the monotonous streets of the great centres of industry are in a state of high expectation. They have listened -to the high-sounding phrases of the Government orators. Fairy visions have passed before their eyes. They cannot define to themselves, perhaps,^what exactly has been promised them, but they are full of confidence that something substantial is in store for Z3 them. Their wives and their children feel it. They have hailed it with frantic enthu- siasm, and their almost savage support of the Radical candidate is the measure of the intensity and the sincerity of their belief. But will it be justified ? Will the winter be less severe, or will the stream of charity increase in volume ? Will the IIalkyn tenants be much better off when they pay their rents to the County Council than when they paid them to the Duke of Westminster ? Will the soil be more pro- ductive. and the seasons more reliable ? Will the coliier's lot be greatly improved when the royalty and other t:)xes on the colliery proprietor have been doubled or trebled ? Will this land of Britain be much more prosperous at home, and more respected abroad, when it has been divided into four parts, and when its proud title of United Kingdom has been changed by Radical legis- lation into the Allied Kingdoms of England Scotland, Wales and Ireland," or some such designation ? Will the religious life of the country be quickened and deepened, and its social life sweetened and brightened, by the trampling underfoot of the most ancient ru- ligious body in the hnd, :Iud the confiscation of its property ? These are some of the questions that oae is forced to ask in the f!icd of the promises of the party that has just been returned to power—such power as Mr John Redmond may be willing W allow it Perhaps they will not be very widely asked, but all over the country there will be vague, uncertain questionings in this direction. Dec. 8th, 1910.

Rhyl Poor Relief Fund. TO THE £ DITOIt OF TRIo RIIYL JOURNAL. 'S In, -You will, I am sure, allow me a little space to make an urgent appeal for subscriptions to the above fund. So far they are coming in very slowly, where- as the need is growing more and more daily. The amount of mendicancy going on in the town is de- plorable adults, men and women, and little children wretchedly clad and half-starved are constantly ap- pealing for charity at homes, and in the street morn- ing. noon and night. From the St Asaph Hoard of Guardians reports reach us that there are a great number of unemployed at Rhyl, and that the appli- cations for relief from able-bodied persons are in- creasing but they (Guardians) are prohibited from giving out-relief to such persons. The Prohibitory Order (from high quarters) states that every able-bodied person, male or female, requiring relief shall be relieved wholly in the Workhouse of the Union, together with the family of every such able-bodied male person. We all know how unwilling people are to go to the workhouse. The Rhyl Urban District Council are asked by the Guardians to make an effort to provide some employment [for the relief of the distress now prevailing but even if they did so, the aid sought by the Poor Relief Fund would not be rendered very much less needful. The Committee are contemplating providing frequent supplies of soup and bread, gratuitously also giving free meal tickets for the poor little children, and selling meal tickets at half cost for old people, in lots of 30 for 2s. 6d. for private distribu- tion but unless subscriptions are forthcoming they will not be able to do anything of the kind to any appreciable extent. I earnestly hope that this appeal will not be in va in. Yours truly, ARTHUR ROWLANDS, Hon. Sec.

Rhuddlan, Conservative Club. The annual overhauling of the machinery of this institution, which is increasing in strength aud useful- ness from yeir to year, has jast taken plac, and otticers for the ensuing year have been appoicttd as follows— President, Mrs Rowley-Conwv; chairman, Mr James Maxwell; vice-chairman, Mr R C Enyon treasurer, Mr W E Bentley Jones; secretary, Mr Ernest Hoberts trustees, Messrs In,) Roberts R C Eoyon, aud Barnet, mina^ement committee, Rev T W Vaagbau and Messrs W Conwy Hell, R C Knyon, H Barrett, Edward Kvans, T Etlis, W K Bentley Jones, T Davis, J O Hughes, Llewelyn Lloyd, Jno Oldfiel i, Byles, F David, aud Jno Roberts. The annual accounts, as audited by Mr Bentley Jones, shew a balance on the right side, but several members have yet to le,trit that promptne s in paying their subscriptions conduces to the working of the Club wilt economy as w^ll as eiffciency. The Club has placed on record its daep s^nse of the loas which the Conservative cauee generally has sustained by the death of Mr Pennant, to whose family a vote of condolence has been sent Sale cf Work. Witb the object of augmenting the building fund in [connection with the C.M. Chapel a Christmas tree and sale of work has been arranged to bs held in the new lecture hall on the 20th .and 21st inst. Mr J Frimston, J.P., Rhyl, who i, we believe, an old Rhuddlan boy, will perform tue opening ceremony. Lighting: Committee. At a meeting of th above held on Monday, under the chairmanship of Mr Wm Morris, strong excep- tion was taken by both the Chairman iind Mr W Conwy Bell to the remarks made by Mr Thomas Roberts at the previous meeting. They character- ised as most uncalled for and unjustifiable the statements reported to have been made by Mr Roberta that soma under-curreni appeared to be a work in cocinection with the lighting question and th3,t the absence of certain membsra (including the speakers) was very significant. While Mr Bell was eonteut tJ make his protest ngainst these remarks, the Chairman went further and announced that he ¡ should withdraw from the oemmitt e. Mr Hoberts denied making use of the words "under-current" and significant," despite the fact that they were re- corded in the minutes in the same way as they appeared in the "Journal" report of the meeting referred to. He admitted speaking a little warmly perhaps on the occasion in question, but he was cer- tainly not going to withdraw anything he did say. The lighting of the to.vn was discussed, and on the motion of Mr H Barnett, seconded by Mr Roberts, it was resolved to make arrangements for lighting the town forthwith, Mr Geo Bamber being again appointed lamplighter, cleaner, &c, at a wage of 7s per week. It was reported that there was only 14/10 in hand, Mr Robsrt^Evana declined to act as treasurer any longer, but undertook to continue the collecting of subscriptions in con- juuction with the Clerk (Mr Jas Kilner). Mr John Edwards was appointed treasurer in Mr Evans' place.

Budget ifardships.-A Flintshire Instance. TO THE EDITOR OF THE RHYL JOURNAL. Sir,—I have just finished, as executor, winding up a typical small estate, such as nay business man in a small way might ieavo to his family. This estate c%me in for duties under the so-called Poor Man's Budget." The value of personalty was £7548, and the real estate, consisting of house, outbuildings and garden, was valued by the valuers a'j X2,000. We have paid in death duties on this small estate no less a sum than Ll,21 t 63. Id. The income from personalty was under jE300 per annnm, so that the death duties camo to over four years' income. We have twice put ths house, etc up to public auction, and jE780 is the highest bid we have yet had for that which the valuers Bavi was worth £ 2,000. It is a bright outlook for a nun who has worked hard all his life in order to leavo his widow and daughters f300 per annum, to know that at his death the income will be reducsd for over at the rate of X50 per annum. If it WAS not such a serious matter it would be amusing to think that this Budget, so called the people's," was brought in by a Government pledged to retrenchment and reform. I am, sir. Yours faithfully, Rliual, Mold. BASIL E PHILLIPS. November 29th, 1910.

Ellesmere. Committod for Trial. Arrcllted iu Npv Zealand and brought back to this country, Horbsrt Walter Insull, a cashier formerly in tti, employ rf Messrs Frank Lloyd and Sons, tha well-known aucti in era, was committed for trial at Ellesmere on Tuesday on his plea of guilty of having embezzled JMU", the moneys of his employers. Io was atated that his total defalca- tions exceeded 1-80,9, aud atter absconding he wrote to his wife saying hia accounts were wrong, and as he was going to try his luck elsewhere, he begged her tc regard him as dead,

Prestatyn. Death. The death occurred on Saturday of a figure in the parson of Mr Owen Hughes, Bryn- tirion in Victoria Road, and much sympathy is felt for his wife in her berewemant. Debated had reached the age of GS yeard. The funeral, which was largely artended, took place on Tuesday, and the officiating ministers were the Rev Ezra Jones, C M. minister, at the house, and the Rev M J Hughes, vicar of Prestatyu, at the Parish Church. Amongst the floral tributes was one from the members of Tuwya C.M. Chapel. Constitutional Club. The fourth of the scries of wiii. drives, as arranged by the above, took place on Monday last, when there was a good number present. The priza winners were as follows :-L%dies 1st, Miss M Williams 2nd, Mrs J P Linnell. Gents 1st, Mr J P Linnell 2nd, Mr Head. The prizes were given by Messrs T H Jonea and Co, a friend, and Mr Sculli, Liverpool. The drive was to havo been the last of the year, but by the request of a good num- ber of ladies and gentlemen the Sports Committee have decided to hold the next drive on Tuesday, December 27th.

A Jumble Sale Has been arranged to be held in the English t Baptist Schoolroom, Sussex Street, on Saturday, 17th inst.

Church Sale of Work at Rbyl.1 OPENINC CEREMONY PERFORMED SY LORD MOSTYN. The annual sale of work promoted by the four Churches of Rhyl was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday and yesterday, and proved, as usual, a highly successful undertaking. The opening cere- mony on Wednesday was to have been performed by Lady Mostyn, of Mostyn Hall. Owing, however, to a cold, her ladyship was unable to fulfil her en- gagement, and her place was taken by Lord Mostyn, who was accompanied by the Hon. Miss Mostyn, both being accorded a hearty welcome. Archdeacon Lloyd, having explained the cause of Lady Mostyn's absence, and expressed the hope that her ladyship would soon shake off her cold, went on to say that it was hardly neces- sary for him to waste any time in explaining the object of the sale of work, which was an annual event. Some of them might think it came round very rapidly. He thought so himself, and that the years came round with much more rapidity the older one grew. That was the tenth year he had had the pleasure of taking part at the sale, and to his mind it showed no tendency to fall away at all. He thought that this year the hall was more beautifully decorated than ever before, and it also seemed to him that the stalls were fuller and more attractive than ever before (applause). He hoped the proceeds of the sale would be as large, if not larger than ever they had been (hear, hear). Their great hope in connection with the sale was that bit by bit they might get all the Churchpeople in the town inter- ested in it, and that all might contribute Komet.hinrr towards it, so that the burden might not fall too heavily on any shoulders. He thought the sale was the most unselfish sale ever held anywhere. As their Church expenses were so heavy they were unable to contribute much by offertories to outside objects, they tried to do their part in aid of those objects by means of a con- tribution out of the proceeds of the sale, in addition to the large slice when they took for their own parish needs. Thus they helped Church objects not only in the parish and the diocese, but all over the world (applause). It was an object in which everyone ought to be proud to be able to take part (applause.) Lord Mostyn, in declaring the sale open, said it gave him the greatest possible pleasure to come to Rhyl that afternoon. He had, however, to express the regret of his wife that she was unable to be present at that function. He supposed bazaars were necessary evils (laughter). Perhaps it was rather a shame to call them evils, and if they were such they were evils out of which good came (ap- plause). The way in which the Vicar was supported in this matter did everyone concerned the greatest possible credit, and he hoped the result of the sale would surpass the highest expectations. All that was wanted was that people should buy up as quickly as possible the tempting things with which the stalls were laden, so that the object of the sale would soon be achieved. He had almost hoped that there was some debt to be wiped out by the sale, but he gathered that it was held with the worthy view of keeping Church people together, and of doing whatj they could to strengthen Church work both inside and outside the parish (applause). It would give him more pleasure, on going round the stalls to make purchases on behalf of his wife, to know that he was not paying off any debts -(laughter) -but was giving a helping hand in the extension of Church work (applause). At this time of political heat and strife it was a great pleasure to find oneself on a platform where they were all united as one. Referring to the report of the Royal Commission on the work of the Church and the Nonconformist bodies in Wales, he said he thought that they as Church people came out of that report remarkably well (applause). He hoped they would never tire of working for and furthering the interests of the Church (applause). ° Mr S Perks, in proposing a vote of thanks to Lord Mostyn, said there was no need to eulogise his lord- ship's services, for wherever he went his deeds spoke louder than any words they could use (ap- plause). They had come to look upon him as quite an expert at functions of that character. Holding the high position he did, he was always ready and willing to give a helping hand to every good cause that was in need. It was not so long ago that he came to distribute the prizes in connection with the Rhyl County School, and on that occasion he gave a handsome donation towards the provision of more land for the purposes of the school (applause). Mr R M Hugh-Jones seconded the motion, and said that perhaps they had provided Lord Mostyn with a new experience that afternoon in calling upon him to open a sale not designed to pay off any debt, but to keep alive the interest of the parish- ioners in various Church activities inside and out- side the parish. Archdeacon Lloyd, in supporting the motion, expressed hi s personalgratitude to Lady Mostyn for the readiness with which she had consented to be present that afternoon. Though they were delighted to have have Lord Mostyn and Miss Mostyn with them, they would have been still more pleased had Lady Mostyn been able to be present to make the party more com- plete (applause). The motion was carried with acclamation, and Lord Mostyn in reply said that it was always a pleasure to him as a, neighbour and Flintshire man to do what he could to help his Rhyl friends. The stalls, laden with all manner of useful and fancy goods, presented a very enticing appearance, and the stallholders are to be congratulated upon the effective displays they made. The stalls themselves were very prettily designed, and Mr Gwilym Humphreys cannot be too highly praised for his work in this respect. Possessed of undoubted artis- tic ability, and of great resourcefulness, he employed the same to the best possible advantage, and with the happiest results. The ladies responsible for the various stalls were;—S. Thomas': (1) Mrs Storey, Mrs Warhurst, Mrs Lewis (2) Mrs Cooke, Mrs Turner, Mrs Joshua Davies (3) Mrs Tayleur, Mrs Goodwin, Miss Macaulay. Holy Trinity Mrs Lloyd, Vicarage who was unable to be present owing to indisposition), Mrs Lewis Jones, Mrs Pierce Lewis, Mrs E D Evans, Mrs Hugh Hughes, Miss Roberts (Fairholme). St. John's Mrs Ellams, Mrs S Jones, Mrs D Thomas, Miss Lees, Mrs Hubbard, Miss Livesey. Church of England Men's Society (C.E.M.S.) Stall: Mr S. Jones, secretary, and the members. St. Ann's (Tea, Cake, and Refreshment Stall) Mrs James (The Grosvenor), Mrs Clough, Mrs Dixon, Mrs Johnson (Parr's Bank), and others. Bijou Stall: Mrs Tal- bott, Miss Lloyd, Miss Janie Lloyd, Miss Blakeney, Miss Talbott, Miss N. Goodwin (Bethulie). Amongst other helpers were Mrs W. J. Davies, St Asaph, Mrs E. Hutton, Miss Gwladys Davies, Miss Lowcock, Miss Owen-Jones, [and Miss Lutener, at St. Thomas' stalls; Mrs E. R. Thomas, at St. John's stall; Mrs Fowles, Miss Ellams, Miss Birch and Miss Florence Williams, at the C.E.M.S. stall; Mrs Randies, Mrs John Roberts, Vale Road, Mrs Roberts, Williams Street, Mrs Weekes, Mrs Herrin, Miss Rowland-Thomas, Miss Edge, Miss Williams, Ernest Street, and Miss Percival, at St Ann's stall. While the fancy goods departments comprised many beautiful and novel "creations," the distinc- tive feature of the sale was its display of articles of utility, these being of a very comprehensive order and finding ready purchasers. On both days the ladies attending the various stalls were kept very busy, especially in the evening. The patronage ac- corded the sale was of a representative character, and there was a cordial welcome for all comers, Church- people and Nonconformists alike, from the Vicar. The absence of Mrs Lloyd, and its cause, was a mat- ter of general regret. The proceedings last evening were considerably enlivened by the presence of the members of the Rhyl Orchestral Society. Under the able direction of Mr Horace Haselden they car- ned out a most delightful programme, which was greatly appreciated by everyone. On occasions of this kind there are no more ready helpers than the members of this smart little organisation. At the conclusion of the sale, the Archdeacon expressed his thanks to the enthusiastic band of workers who had organised and carried out the sale. He could not speak too highly of the splendid work they had done, and of the friendly and kindly spirit which they had shown throughout. A friend of his told him a year or two ago that he used to have an annual sale of work, but he found that it created such a lot of bad feeling in the parish that he had to relinquish it. With that bitter experience behind him it was no wonder that he now spoke in terras of strong disrespect of sales of work. His (the Archdeacon's) own experience was very different. This annual event was of the nature of pleasant after- noon—enjoyed by all who has to do with it. in conclusion, he regretted the absence this year of one of his best workers. They would forgive him for say- ing it, but there was no one more genuinely interested in the sale than Mrs Lloyd. It was a great trial to her to be kept away this year by illness. He thanked them all, very sincerely, for their sympathy and their excellent and successful work. Mr Storey also congratulated the stallholders upon their success. He regarded that annual sale of work as an excellent means of bringing the Churches to- gether in pleasant co-operation. The total receipts were as follows :— £ s. d. Parisli Church Stall 51 17 ) St. Thomas' 74 11 2 St. John's 32 7 71 St. Ann's (Refreshment) 23 9 8 Bijou Stall 24 11 0 C.E.M.S. 10 2 0 Entrance 8 17 0 Total £ 225 16 O In the bag competition, the first prize went to Miss Lloyd, the Vicarage, and the second to Miss Riley, Arosfa.

Col. Howard's Candidature. STRONG INDICTMENT OF RADICAL POLICY. Col Howard, C.B., had reusing receptions at meetings held at Rhuddlan and St Aaaph on Wed- nesday evening, both of them being largely attended. Mr W Conwy Bell presided at the Rhuddlan meeting, and amongst others on the platform in addition to the candidate were Lord Mostyn, Rev Dr Anderson, Mr Oswald Emlyn, and Mr Pierce, a Wigan collier. Mr Bell, in h;3 ir,troductory re- marks, said they were engaged in a fight which, though short and sharp, was fu'l of grave issues, and it behoved every elector to treat the situation with the seriousness which it deserved. They had an admirable candidate in Coi Howard, and no effort should be spared to placa him at the head of the poll on Friday (applause). Colonel Howard, who was raceived with much cheering, said the present election was a very momentous one. The Government had tried to rush the country. They were running the election on an old register, and they had thought they were going to catch the Unionist party unawares, but they had not done so (hear, hear). In giving his views on the question of the House of Lords, Col Howard said that the peers were resolved upon creating a representative Second Chamber, and that the Government alone stood in the way. In case of any dispute the Unionists desired a rational conference between the two Houses, and in matters of exceptional importance they desired such matters to be submitted to the referendum on the sound principle cf "One man, one vot," (applause). The referendum was in operation in Canada, Australia, Switzerland, and the United States of America; and its cost, so far from amounting to the millions which eonio Radicals had stated, worked out at from no more them a halfpenny per vote in Switzerland to sixpence per vote in the United States It was already in exis- tance to some extent in this country, namely amoagst trades unions and why should the principle not be extended to great national questions? (Hear, hear). He (Colonel Howard) was in favour of a reformed Second Chamber on the lines indi- cated by Lord Lanadowne, and by those means he thought they would gee a thoroughly represen- tative and Second Chamber (applausa). The Government were, however, deliberately making their way to a Single Chamber system, behind which larked the dangers o[ Socialism and Home Rule, He (Col Howard) stood for a stroog Navy, for withuut such they would never bo safe from attack. (A voice: Iw is too strong now). It is not the water you are thinking about," rerorted the Colonel, amidst much laughter. This proved a little too much for the interrupter's equilibrium, and ag he made his way out of the room the Colonel genially wished him "Nos dawch," to which he replied It's whiskey I take. Continuing, Col Howard said the people of this country,when considering the strength ot the N avy, had to take into account the fact that there was a very strong power which had no colonial possessions worth speaking of, but which wanted expansion, while this country possessed the most desirable spots on the globe. Coming to the subject of Tariff Reform, Colonel Howard said he believed it would benefit the working men of the country without in any way raising the cost of the living of the working classes (applaute). All the other countries of the world, excepting perhaps Turkey, had gone in for Tariff Reform, and it was suicidal for this country to refuse to follow suit. They knew him well enough to know that be would not break a promise cnce he had made it, and he declared that. Tariff Reformer as he was, he would not vote for any measure which would increase the price of food. He was in favour of email holdings, and believed in people being enabled to become the owners of their holdings. He was not one of those who advocated tenancies under County Council)?, because such tenancies only meant higher rente and at the end of 50 years the property was no nearer becoming the tenant's own. In conclusion Colonel Howard said that great interests were at stake on Friday, and he asked the electors not to forget that he stood for a united empire, and for those social reforms which would do good all round and not set class against class (applause). An opportunity of questioning the candidate was afforded the audience, but none ventured to tackle him, and he left, accompanied by Mrs Howard, to address the St Asaph meeting. Lord Mostyn next addressed the meeting and dealt mainly with the question of the reform of the House of Lords. Ho said he was not one of those who believed that a man should be a legislator for the nation just because he happeaed to be the eldest son of his father. He had always favoured the principle of lite pears, and ho believed in a Second Chamber consisting of men of merit. The House of Lords was just now trying its best to reform itself, and upon such lines that it might mean himself and many others taking to the back woods (laughter). After the hours he had spent there he would be sorry to say sroodbye to the House of Lords, but if it should transpire that its reform meant his exit it would be something to know that he would have more time to do what he could amongst and on behalf of his fellow countrymen in Wales (applause). One would imagine, from the speeches of Mr Lloyd George, that the 600 peers at present in the,Second Chamber were all Tories, but Mr Lloyd George forgot to state that the Liberals were responsible for making a large number of peers, including 48 during the reign of the present Government. Tne Radical denunciation of the peers was merely an attempt to hoodwink the nation. He did not believe, however, that the nation was ready to hand its destinies over to a Single Chamber (applause). Mr Oswald Emlyn, in a very effective speech, pulled to piece; tha arguments of a pamphlet against Tariff Reform which had been distributed throughout tha constituency, and which he said was thoroughly characteristic of the inexactitudes indulged in by^Ridical scribee. A reform of this country's fiscal system would not only protect home industries and give British workmen more employment, but would raise funds which would allow the removal of taxes on articles of food (applause). Why should the tabacco and beer of the workitig man be taxed while thousands of pounds worth of foreign motor cars and their parts came into the country free ? (Applause). Other speeches were delivered by the Rjv Dr Anderson, who dealt, mainly with the Home Rule danger, and Mr Pierce, who went into the benefits accruing to the working classes from Tariff Reform. At the Su. Asaph meeting Mr Joseph Lloyd pre- sided over a crowded and enthusiastic audience, and addresses were delivered by Col Howard, Rev J Clarke, Alderman Phillips and Mr R Jones Morris. I COLONEL HOWARD, C.B. -==--===- -.+

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St. Asaph. The Cathedral. Spohr's "Last Judgment" will be sung on Wednesday next at 6-45. Collection for organ fund. ploods. As a result of the recent heavy rains there has again been considerable flooding in this district. The river Clwyd has overflowed its banks at several points, and between Rhuddlan and Trefnant hun- dreds of acres of land are submerged, while some lanes are well nigh impassible, and one or two homes have been inundated. Farmers have suffered considerable inconvenience and some loss of stock through the floods. Mothers' Union. There was a good attendance of members of the (above and their friends at the service held in the Parish Church on Tuesday evening, when a very ^.helpful address was delivered by the Rev W J Davies. Churohmen's Social. Last Thursday's meeting of the St Asaph Church- men's Society took the form of a social gathering, presided over by Mr J Boyd Robertson. Cinon Joyce, the warden of St Deiniol's Library, Ha. warden, was present and delivered a much appre- ciated address. Amongst the contributors to an enjoyable musical programme were the Chairman, Rev S A Jones, Messrs Barlow, Mumford, Hywel Jones, and Thomas, and the Cathedral Lay Clerks. Mr E Simon acted es accompanist. Thimble League. The entertainment on Thursday evening in aid of the funds of the above proved a very attractive event. In addition to excellent vocal and in- strumental music by Miss Alary Lloyd, Mrs Joseph Lloyd, and the Rev D Lester Jones, there was an amusing waxworks" exhibition, and another capital turn was the performance of "Freezing a mother-in-law by Miss Moss, Miss Lily Jones, Mr J Boyd Robertson, Mr Kay, and Mr Harry Cleaver. Football. In the draw for "the third round of the North Wales Coast Junior Cup competition the St Aaaph Football Club has been pitted against the Llandudno Junctiou Temperance Football Club.

I BIRTH. JONES.—On the 6th inst, to Mr and Mra Bertram Jones, Norfolk House, Butterton Road, a son. DEATHS. Dec. 6th, at Brookdale," Meliden, of pneu- monia, Captain John Lean, formarly of TaUrgoch, and Foxdale mines, Isle of Man, aged 67 years. Interred at Llanasa, Dec 9th. ROBERTS -Sud(-Ietily at Djdwyddfa, Grange Road, Rhyl, of acute pueumonii, 7h Dec., Ellen, wife of Robert Robyrtj. Deeply regretted, In- terment Saturday, 2.30, Brighton Road Cemetery. December 7th, at Mount Road, Robert Roberts, aged 73; also Ellen, his wife, aged 73. Funeral to-morrow (Saturday). On December 6th, at 22 High Street, Edward Thomas Davies, aged 23. Funeral on Saturday, at 2 o'clock. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of Thomas William Jones, who passed away December 7th, 1908 Sadly missed by his wife and children" In the midst of life we are in death. "45— Borthyn Terrace.

Grand Show of New Goods In all Departments Latest Novelties in Millinery. EIUBBAR D'S The Cash Drapers, Wellington Road. TO SPECTACLE WEARERS.—If you are ready wearing Glasses and feel a doubt about; heir beine correct, call in and have your sight tested and tha glasses examined. You will then know whether you are receiving ell the benefit which properly adapted glnsses afford. -LEWIS FOSTER, D.B.O.A., Qualified Op ciao, 21 Bodfor Street, Rhyl. Best Styles and Latest Designs in Blouses, Veilings, Fancy Neck Wear, Gloves, Hosiery, Ribbons, Underclothing. HUBBAKD'S. Commerce House, Wellington Road, AT the Singer Shop Prices are Good, Terms Better Sewing Machines the Best. ocal Shop—Singer's Sussex Street, Rhyl. ANYONE Owning an Old or German-made Sawing Machine can learn something to advantage by pplyingto Singer s, Sussex Street, Itayl. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.—USEFUL and FANCY ARTICLES, TOYS, &c.-Annual Show now on at Hoffmann's, Arcade Bazaar, Wellington Road. A visit of inspection solicited. Christmas Paroels The London and North Western Railway Com- pany have made complete arrangements for the collection, quick transit, and prompt delivery ot Christmas parcels in all the principal towns on their system, and all: parts of Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Special Parcel trains will be run, and through vans will also be Hrtiohad to the principal passenger trains, for the accommodation of the traffic and additional delivery and collec- tion services bv parcel vans and carts berwean the Receiving Offices and the Railway Stations will be in operation during Christmas nnd the preced- ing week. Senders are advised that as an extra pre- caution, a duplicate address label should be enclosed in each parcel, so that the name of the consigase may be ascertained in the event of the outside address becoming detached or defaced. The Juvenile Choir, IN The attention of our readers is directed to the an -ounciment of the concert to be given in the Pavilion next Thursday by the above Choir. What sh uld prove a particularly attractive programme hs:- been arranged. Formed two years ago by Mr B W fdaworth, the choir haa altogether ddeated l1 <HfLrcat choirs. For a short time each child pa d ore penny per week towards expenses, but iatar Mr Wadsworth decided to accept the en- tire financial burden of the choir, without mak- ing any charge whatever on tha members. When attending a competition there are the heavy ex- penses of railway travel aud admission fees, which can hardly be met out of priza money, however successful a choir may be. The Royal National Eisteddfod was considered to be of such great importance that each member of the choir was promised a silver medal in the event of obtaining first or second prize. The result is well known. The proaeeds of next Thursday's concert will go towards tho cost of the3e medals, and also to help in defraying the other expenses mentioned. Chapel Renovation Scheme. Mr W Caradoc Davies, painter, &c., Waterloo Villao, Wellington Road, has been entrusted with the work of renovating and decorating the interior of the English Wesleyan Chapel. This is only one of mny contracts of a similar character all over tho district with which our townsman has been favoured, aild is further proof of tho high character of his work. University Success. We are pleased to Be." that a Rhyl boy, T H T Evans, Glan Llyn, Wood Road, has diBtinguished himself in the recent London University examina- tion, having obtained the B Sc. degree (first division). In June last, ho obtiinad tirst-elisi3 honours in Mathematics at tha B So. examination of the University of Wales. He won scholarships into the University College, Aberystwyth, three years ego. and was formerly a pupil ot Rhyl National School and Rhyl County School under Mr H A Tilby and Mr W A Lewis respectively. P. S. A. Mr T W Dunning presided over last Sunday afternoon's gathering in the Boy*' Brigade Hall, and amongst others who tr-ok part in tne intro- ductory service were Messrs D Rees and George Harris. Councillor F Phillips, the speaker for the afternoon, addressed his remarks more particularly to the young men in the audiencj, and instauced the lives of several young man mentioned in the Scriptures. He urged his hearers not to be too impatient to throw off home ties. He warned them against the evils of intemperance and gamb- ling. The temptations of gambling were, in the speaker's opi D- ion, tnot c insidious and more disastrous even tiiati those of intemperance. He pointed to bright young lives which he liad-ktiowti intimately and which had been wrecked and destroyed by dabbling in betting. Ho deplored the growing tendency of the age, and vris of opinion that the decay of parental control of lata years WJIB res- ponsible to some extent for tho present stlit) of affairs. The old warning that the sins of the parents would be visited upon the children was frequently reversed now-v -days, and the pren had too of ten t) Buffer for the iiins of the children. He concluded his address by quotations from Shakespeare, which every young man might safely tike as his guide in Ilfe-" To thiiii own silf be true, and it must follow, aa tha night the dey, thou can'st not then he false t:> any man Be just and fear not. Lo!i all ends thou aim'at at be thy country' thy God's and Truth',i also from Pf overbs- "Let thine eye look right on" -'Turn not to:the right hard nor to the left; keep thy foot from evil." The soloist ws Mr Conway. Benefit Concert. A complimentary benefit concert, arranged by the Town Band, was given in the Town Hall on Monday night. The proceeds were to be given to our respected townsman, Mr R Jolley, in recog- nition of his long and valued services to the baud. It is to be regretted that concerts are ofcen go-j up so hurriedly. Had there been more time to adver- tise this one, we feel sure Mr Jolley would have benefited considerably. The programme was an excellent one-well worthy of a much larger audi- ence. The Rhyl Town Band looked exceedingly smart in their uoiform, and wearegiad to mention that thsy have greatly improved in their playing, and trust they will continue to do so. They did their items in a first-class manner, conducted by Mr David Owen. Mrs Anthony Oldfield kindly gave her services, and charmed tha audience by her very clever wnd brilliant singing. Her sieging of "April Morn" (Batteii) was ex- ceedingly clever, her top notes being really very tine. She also sang the waltz song from Tom Jones and gave a masterly rendering of it. Special mention should be made with regard to Mr Frank Nicholson (baritone). He sang Tosti'a "My Dreams and Utiwaith etto'n Nghymru anwyl in fine style. Mr Bertram Jones, Mr H K Osborne and Mr Pierce were in excellent spirits, and greatly pleased the audience with their undoubtedly clever performances. Mr Osborne quite captured the audience with his very funny humorous song He would muke an excelleut conductor, possessing as he does tht! happy knack of making the audience sing the choruses of his sonps. Other capitally recderod items were given by Misses Amy aud Mabel Jones, Mr D R Conway, Mr J D Proffitt, and the Princes Street Glee Party. The accompauiment3 were shared by Miss Mabel Hughes and Mr Bryan Warhurst, A R.CM., L.R.A M. The New Constable. Mr Herbert Lewis, M P., has bean, appointed Constable of Flint Castle, in the plac-j of the late Mr Pennant; and he has selected Mr Henry Taylor, Chester, as his deputy. Royal Alexandra Hospital. The Lady Superintendent ventures to ask those who are doing their Christmas shopping if they will remember the patients at the Royal Alex- andra Hospital. By the kindness of friends she was able last year to arrange for a little present to be given to everyone in the Hospital and Conva- lescent Home. The numbers this year will ba larger than usual, owing to the new wing beiug finished, and about 160 presents will ba requirea m order that one may be given to each nurse, servant and patient. It will be understood that without a good deal of outside help this is an impossibility, and all kinds of gifts will be acceptable for about 60 children and 100 adults Will those who are buying Christmas presents for their own families kiudly get one or two extra ones for tho Royal Alexandra Hosnitai. or. if more convenient, will they Bond the Lady Superintendent a littla sub- scription for the Christmas present fund ? 0,1 Tuesdvy evening Mr J F W Foulkc3 and a number of friendu kiudly gave one of their excel- len j t ntertaiuments in tho Recreation Room, to the great, enjoyment of tho patients. The following gifts have been received and are gratefully acknowledged -2 brace pheasants, the Duke of Westminster 10 brace of pheasants, Mr V S Wrigley; illustrated papers, MJSJ 13e3-" Mr Bevington. London College of Music. At the examination held last Monday at Rhyl, a in connection with the above College, the following candidates were successful :—Intermediate sec. 1: t class, Misses Grace and Mabel Taylor, Liverpool House. Senior sec. 1st class, Miss Hilda Clewley, Wellington Road (pupils of Mrs Bridgwater, Bod Owen). Elementary see. 1st class, Miss G Satchwell, Rhuddlan. Inter, sec honors, Miss Constanee Pryce, Rhyl (pupils of Miss Pritchard, A.L.C.M., Rhyl). Examiner, Dr Fred J Karn, J London. [ Rhyl Boxing-Day Eisteddfod. All entries should be sent to the secretaries on later than Dec. 13th. Preliminary teat on Recita- tions, Solos, &c., at the New Pavilion from 10 a.m., Dec. 26th. For full particulars see the Day Pro- gramme. Parry and Jones, Claremont House, Abbey Street, Rhyl. 353 Bottle Romance. It ia announced that Dr Carl A Johnson, the hero of a love romance recently related in these oolumns, has just arrived in England from Chicago to take back his bride, whom he had not seen before. Before proeeeding on their Continental tour, which is to form part of the honeymoon, it is the intention of the bride and bridegroom to visit Rhyl, where the former discovered the fateful bottle. Cone Together. We regret to announce the death of an old and respected couple, both on the same day, at Mount Road. These were Mr Robert Roberta and Mrs Ellen Roberts, his wife. The latter died first in the day, of aoute pneumonia, and her husband was taken away later in the day. Until within a few days ago both were about, and they will be interred on Saturday in the Old Cemetery. Royal Alexandra Hospital. We are informed that the entertainments given in the Pavilion on the 30th ult in aid of the Hospital building fund realised a net profit of 933 7a 81. The Hospital Committee desire to express their most grateful thanks to the Hon Mary Hughes and the ladies and gentlemen associated with her in this effort on behalf of the institution. Lecture to Sunday School Workers. Archdeacon Lloyd, on Friday evening of last week, presided over a goodly muster of Church Sunday School workers in the Church House, on the occasion of a lecture by the Rev J Hamer Lewis, diocesan inspector of schools. The lecture was on thoroughly practical linei, and must have proved of great value to the teachers present, dealing as it did with all the points arising in connection with Sunday School work. At the close the indebtedness of the audience to Mr Hamer Lewis was suitably voiced by the Arch- deacon, who said they could not have failed to learn & good deal from the manner in which the important subject of Sunday School work had been handled by Mr Hamer Lewis. Shorthand Student's Sucoess. Master S Ginsberg, son of Mr S Ginsberg, Abbey Drapery Stores, has just been awarded the Pitman certificate for proficiency in the theory of short- hand. Christ Church Sooial Guild. The meeting of the aboveon Monday evening took the form of a mock trial. The case was a breach of promise. Mr Ernest Nelson acted as counsel for the defendant, and Mr Edward Hughes for the plaintiff, with Mr Popa as judge. The following took part in the trialPlaint ff, Mrs Mary Smith, widow (Mr Bert Davies); defendant, Mr Jones, grocer (Mr Reed); witnesses, Mr Conway (auction- eer), Mr Jasper Pope (messengor boy), Mr Frank Roberts (servant of Mra Smith). The jury returned a verdict in favour of the plaintiff. Tho trial was a most amusing one, and ail felt that a most enjoy- able evening had been spent. Ladies' Athletic Club. A meeting in connection with the above wa held on Tuesday, when it was decided to form an athletic club for ladies. Miss Lana Browalow was appointed secretary, and will be pleased to supply all information with regard to the club, the open- ing night of which will be next Tuesday, at the headquarters of the Rhyl Athletic Club, m Market Street, at 7-30 p.m., when Mr Dodgson, a very competent instructor ia physical culture, etc., will commence a course of suitable calisthenics. Accident. Oa Wednesday noon, in Crescent Raid, a child got in front of a laundry van an I was knocked down. The h Jr38 and van pas3 :d over it., but the child wa3 not hurt. I'j was really a miracle that the child was not crushed t) death. Christmas Posting. There will be a general delivery of 'otters and parcels throughout the district oa Sunday, 25b h December (Christmas Day), with the excep- tion of those places which have only a three or a four day delivery a week. The pubhc are invited to post their correspondence early during the Christ mas season, so as to accelerate the deliveries. Election Results. Thanks to the arrangements made by both pol- itical clubs, the inhabitants of Rhyl hava been well posted up from diy to day as to the progre3s of tha elections. The varying fortunes of the rival parties have been followed with keen interest, and each night since the c:;inmimc.meut of tho polling large crowds have assembled in High Street and Sussex Street to await tha results. Their demean- our, we are glad to stat% has been quite unexcep- tionable^ Mr Ernest Jones, photographer, is the operator of the lantern used at the Conservative Club to announce the results of the polling to the public. A lantern ia also bciog made use of at [ho Liberal Club. Condoienco. Mr and Mrs Thoruley tender their sincere thanks to ail friends for the kind sympathy nhown to them during their recent bereavement.— IS Sandringham Avenue. Social Tea. Another enjoyable gathering under the auspices of the ladies' committee in connection with Christ Church took place on Wednesday. The donor of the tea on this occasion was Mrs F L Rawlins, ard a substantial amount was raised in aid of the church funds. Coif. The Rhyl Golf Club's monthly medal competi- tion was won list Saturday by Mr E A Neele, with a return of 93—3 90. The competition took place under very adverse weather conditions. Brunswick Chapel. The Young Peopled Society in connection with the above had an interesting meeting on Monday evening, when the Rev David Morris, Abergele, l"cturul on "A Hero of the Common People," in which he dealt with the life and work of Abraham Lockwood, who in days gone by was a very popu- lar Methodist New Connexion preacher. (This body is now merged in the United Methodisb Church). The Rev T 0 Jones (Tryfan) presided over an appreciative audience, and a vote of thanks to the lecturer was moved and seconded by Mr Thos Roberts, Mount Road, and Mr Hugh Parry, Greenfield Street, respectively. On Tuesday evening Mr J Denton Davies pre- sided over a successful entertainment under the auspices of the Band of Hope. A varied programme was carried oat, including solos by Miss Agnes Roberts and Master H P Parry, concerted numoera by the Band of Hope children, and some com- petitive items. Mrs T 0 Jones acted as accompauist, and amongst other helpers ware Messrs John Williams, Aquarium Street, Hugh Parry, and R Jones, Chapel Houao. County Council. There i3 a vfry lengthy agenda to be gone through a next Wednesday's meeting of the above authority. The first business will be the election of an alderman in the place of ithe late Mr P P Pennant. Then will come the reports of various committees, after which the Council will appoint conservators for the Clwyd and Elwy anl the Dee fishery districts. Other matters t) be dealt with include an application by the St Asaph Rural District Oouacil for a grant of .£10 towards the cost of improving the turning fr)m High St-eet to L )wer Street, St Asaph a communication from the Dysertb. Parish Council on the qutsiion of the scale of charges at Parish Council c-lections and a communication from the Gwaenysgor Parish Council as to the maintenance of the road from Gwaenysgor to Prestatyo. Christmas Meat. Excellent provision is being made for the Christ- mas meat market in the town by Mr E P Roberts, whose three addresses are High Street, Market Hall, and Abbey Street, and a list of the principal graziers from whom the mean has been purchased will be found in another column. The same remarks apply to Messrs Owens and SODII, Water Street, whose old'establishment has been patronized by Royalty, tor the excellent quality of the meat sold thera. Mr George O wens, High Street and Wellington Road, also is going to make a capital display. Football. Rhyl Celts met tin Juniors on the latter ground co Thursday uionrnnon. Tha m>tch ended in a victory .for the Juniors by 3 goals co 2. The tiatna lined out an follows. Juniors W Williams, G Ryles, R Orook, A Roberts, J Ain JS, E Jones (captain), N Edwards, J Williams, W Vaughau, A Lunt, E Hayes. Celts: G Morris, Ricketts, T Condy, J Ford, J Matthews, F Lawson, B Jones, Turner, Poole, G Ford, J Thomas. The Juniors were in fine form throughout. Lecture. At the Soar Chapel last night the Rev T 0 Jones (Tryfan) lectured on the anceatry and early life of the founder of Weateyaniam, this being one of a aeries of lectures which Mr Jones is delivering on the rise and pcogreas of the Wesleyan deno- mination. His audience followed with great in- terest his sketch of the home life of John Wesley (who was one of 19 children), his career as a Church of England clergyman, and his associations with Oxford University.