Rhyl Record and Advertiser

„ guQGESTION. T, the Editor of the RHYL & ADVERTIsn cT1, T beg respectfully to suggest o ^d'^lwar^expr^s^ng1themselves so freely in r 8Thepublic Z1 -t 'wfthout ex* ruptcy and starv other in this prising myself » one SUM CA- nt. ifeS. free and Ml atiVe iilen mee & f- 11 un{jerstand- discussion, with q{ action A committee ing and to ^ty ven gentlemen representing composed °y13evenJon including those of would, 1 thinK, THOMAS BIPPON. fully, T J Epworth Lodge, March 28th, 1888.

THE MAGISTRATES^CLERK AND HIS DUTIES. JO mtar of the Ito B«O«D k Ste On the addition of new blood to the skengtb BIB,—,TUC N> this end of the potiuty a of the Judical Bench at tbui phort time Eitic t old practieef which if™, <* having their Clerk in his proper place behw the Bench, at the advocates' table, as is the practice in every court throughout the country, and not seated upon SP Bench with them, and, apparently taking as important a share in the dispensing of J^tice^is any SSe present. Not many mor, hsA obiectionable practice was very poiptedly <??aft with w»n able advocate practising in this court, and it il to be regretted that the magistrates did not then lake the hfnt thrown out to them. The justices are iadces of the facts in each case, andttwff clerk s dutfis to record the proceedings, and to a^e the v. if (tailed upon, on any point of law tbftt may Sin th^lroi a. proceedingrs. 4-u trincristrates are ignorant of—I hope no^iadit- Ao—the strong feeling that is ex- f8re Vn7Se point At the Bhyl Petty Sessions held'on Monday, the 27th ult., and again last Mon- the evil complained of was very -proaimently ? a-hl- to notice. The town authorities having bl'0»i £ i to upX to the bench for a theatrical cccasion tfae firgt meetiag referred to, took up the parable, and after informing theapplic- 1 Jn bv the way, war our respected I own rt V that "it was the lives of the community to insider he proceedad to gratuitously m- sult the town authorities, through their Clerk, with mo childish suggestion about a half-crown syringe. A similarly objectionable remark fell from him las A similarly j h haa an regard Z, wiU no long« .Uow fteSe. tobeTStSy hje long been anpposrf to be under the thumb of their clerk and servant. to be under the thumb of their clerk and servant. Let them, for their own credit, nO loager allow it to be said that the clerk is the Magistrate, and the Magistrates -Yours, sc., Gus.

RUTHIN. shows occupied the spare gfound near the gaol, and was a lar/re number of people in town, special trains behig run from Corwen and Denbigh. The fair had been much advertised and was con- l&e iair nau uc f number of eidered the best that bas b^ nei Peter80 year. past. For »me police have and a noiees of distraint upon ^een engaged serving i(rhbourhood. Nothing the farmers of the nei, ^g the execution worthy of menition ^ave been reserved for of distraint and it^app menti0ned, for about a demonstration on men, some of whom six o'clock a ParZ appeared in the main were natives of efficv. which was clad in street, supporting^ be difficult to say clerical clothes, ° l jcal profession it resembled, which member of tte un(ierstand) a titheownerl It was, ye*reJ.lV rnu effigy, however, did not, residing m Euthin. rog.street before it came proceed far down. t eBgage lustily fo several yoSng fellow in a hand to hand figh noticed the ethgy.and of the Church persuasion h & heaj.fcy scuffl6j in made for it. Howe jnjured, the effigy re- which no one waB sen y hroueht forward on turned to its retreat, b0 burned. some more convenient mgbt, an

THE ELINFI^DEN^HOUNDS WILL MEET- Wednesday, April4th-LlangynhafaI. At 13 o'clock noon.

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RHYL. THE ENGLISH WESLEYAN CIRCUIT. — The March Quarterly Meeting (the most important m the year) in connection with the Rhyl English Wesleyan circuit was held at Epworth Lodge on the afternoon of Friday, the 23rd inst. The meeting was presided over by the Rev. H. W. Jackson, B.A., as deputy for the Chairman of the Liverpool District, whose duty it is to visit circuits like Rhyl—being a single station—once a year. In addition to the Rev. Thomas Rippon (superintendent of the circuit) there was also a good attendance of office- bearers and others. The financial statement presented by Mr Hazlehurst was regarded as very satisfactory, there being an improvement in the state of the funds of about £20 as com- pared with the balance sheet submitted at the corresponding meeting last year. The Super- intendent presented the statistical statement of members in society. The figures given were —in full membership; 105 on trial, 7; being an increase of 7 on the previous quarter. In the junior classes 67 members were reported, being an increase of 3. The Rev. Thomas Rippon was heartily and unanimously invited to remain in the circuit another year, and thns complete the full connexional term of three years. The invitation was warmly supported by Mr G. S. Hazlehurst, J.P., Mr G. F. Gunnei, Mr A. L. Clews, Mr Elliott, and Mr Joseph Williams. The invitation was accepted. The Sunday School statistics were given by Mr Elliott, shewing a total of 163 scholars in the circuit (which includes Rhyl and Prestatyn), being an increase of 9. The question of a successor to the Rev. T. Rippon for the Con- ference of 1889 was considered, and it was, resolved to communicate with ministers not yet engaged. The meeting was a most pleasant and happy one. m „ A COMMISSIONER DISQUALIFIED THROUGH NON-ATTENDANCE.—We are sorry to learn that in consequence of the pressure of other business Mr G S. Hazlehurst, J.P., has been unable to record the required number of attendances at the meetings of the Rhyl Improvement Com- missioners and that as a result he has been: declared disqualified. The vacancy thus caused will not have the effect of increasing the num- ber to be elected on the 12th prqximo; but will be filled up, after due notice, by the Com- missioners themselves. ST. ASAPH AND RHYL COUNTY COURT.—All summonses against persons residing out ot this district, for the next court to be holden at a Asaph, on Friday, the 20th April, 1888, should be entered not later than Tuesday. 3rd April, and those in the district not later tlian Thurs- day, 6th April, j, ENGLISH WESLIYAN CHAPEL. Our readers will observe from our advertising columns that a special service will be held on Good Friday morning, when the Rev. David Jones, of Prestatyn, will preach. The Rev. Professor Slater, of Didsbury College, will occupy the pulpit on Easter Sunday, morning and evening. RESIGNATION OF THE REV. D. B. HOOKE.— At a special meeting of the members of Christ Church, held to consider the resignation of the Rev. D. B. Hooke, it was unanimously resolved —" that this meeting regretfully and reluctantly accepts Mr Hooke's resignation, and while recognising with gratitude the invaluable services rendered by him during his connection with this church, under exceptionally difficult circumstances, it prays that, through the bless- ing of Almighty God, he may be made still more useful in his new and largely-extended sphere of labour. It desires also to express to Mrs Hooke its lively gratitude for the great interest she has manifested in its efforts, and the invariable kindness and readiness with which she has co-operated in all good works. It also trusts that the interests of Mr and Mrs Hooke in this Church may be maintained in the future as earnestly and affectionately as in the past-"—It will be seen from our advertising columns that, after three Sundays' absence, Mr Hooke will preach on Sunday next at Christ Church. GUARANTEED PURE FLOUR.—The Alun Mill", (Mold) Brands of the Roller Flour, made on the Hungarian system of Milling. "Three Stars," Two Stars," and One Star." Ask your Grocer or Baker for the above brands.—ADVT. QUEEN STREET CHAPEL SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING.—The annual Sunday School meeting in connection with the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Queen-street, took place on Sunday last. In the morning meeting Mr David Davies, Freelands, presided, and Mr Richard Jones, 51, West Parade, presided over the afternoon meeting. The various classes were catechised by Messrs Arthur Rowlands and J. Griffiths in St. Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians, and the Gospel of St. Mark. The answers to the different questions were ready and spon. taneous Several congregational hymns (which are intended to be sung at the forthcoming meeting of the Vale, of Clwyd Congregational United Sunday Schools), were sung with great effect Representatives from the Denbigh and Abergele Congregational Sunday Schools were present, and expressed themselves well pleased with the meetings. In the evening a service of song was held under the presidency of Mr A. Rowlands. In addition to several congrega- tinnal hvmns, the chapel choir, under the leadership ?f Mr Thomas Whitley, Abbey- street, sang in exoellent style, the anthems- "Tevrnasoedd y Ddaear," Concwest, and "Addoliad," the two former being anthems which the choir intend competing for at a com- petitive meeting to be held on Good 1 nday. Mr Green, of Denbigh, read an interesting Daner on The Sunday School, and Mr John ffies Denbigh, also delivered a suitable address. The meetings were throughout high- lv interesting, and great praise is due to Mr l. WUtley for the efforts he has made to secure efficient congregational ringing in Queen-street ( ^MIXIRRN'B TBIOH<B3 AND BloTOLaa. Great reSSta, to tbe prico <* Latest stvle cripper tricycles from £ 3 10s. Od. up- wards. Latest style, Rover safety. Bicycles from £ 7 10s. 0d., with a liberal discount for cash ou delivery. All machines quite new and direct from the besyt makers, viz., Humber andCo ..and Rudge and Co., from their agent, CHAS, CONNAH, Bodfor Street-Advt. MR. ALF SANDOE is now arranging for a rep- resentation of the great American domestic drama "Hazel Kirke," in which he has so successfully and repeatedly played the part of "Dunstan Kirke." The drama will be acted at the Town Hall, on the 17 th of April, when Mr Sandoe will be supported by a strong caste of local amateurs. It is unnecessary to dilate on the histrionic abilities displayed by young Sandoe. He has already made his mark on the provincial stage. Poets, it is said, are born, not made. The same expression can be ap- plied with equal truth to actors, it would seem, for in Mr Sandoe the art of impersonation is inherent. In the above drama "Dunstan Kirke is his big part, and this, coupled with the fact that he is supported by some well-known amateurs, ought to draw. At any rate we hope it will. FISHING SEASON.—Some very nice baskets of fish were again taken this week. Those fond oS the sport and using Hatwood's FISHING TAOXLE will always find it reliable. A nice new stock of Rods, Reels, Baskets, Lines, &c &o. Old Rods repaired and done equal to new by Hatwood, the Hair- dresser, in Queen-street.—ADVT. MARCH BREWED ALES.—H. A. Steer has now received a stock of these ales from Bass Co. and Worthington & Co., and is prepared to deliver the same at once. Sole agent ia Rhyl for Raggetts' Invalid Nourishing London Stout, also the Stretton Hills Mineral Water Co., Church Stretton. Full price lists of all wines, spirits, cigars, on application to H. A. Steer, 73, High Street,.Rhyl—ADVT. CONCERT.—On Tuesday, a concert was held at the Town Hall for the benefit of Mr John- Jones, Vaughan-street, who has been suffering" from a severe illness, which has totally incapa- citated him from following his employment for a number of years. The chair was occupied by J. Asher, Esq., and there was a fairly large attendance. Several local amateurs readily gave their services, and the concert was a most enjoyable one. At the close Mr Asher, on be. half of Mr John Jones, returned thanks to the performers for their kindness in coming forward,, and moved that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded them. This was seconded by Mr R. D Roberts, and unanimously carried. The following is a copy of the prograimne :-Fan-: tasia (English Airs) Pride of England, Bhyl Brass Band song, Y Fam a i Baban," Mr I A Proffit; song, The child's dream." Miss Amy Vaughan euphonium solo, "Village Black- smith," Mr R. T. Williams song, The Flow. ing Tide," Mrs Knightley; song, Mr Geo. Bell; song, Mrs .T. P. Lewis j cornet solo, The Children's Ilv .e," Mr J. Asher; pianoforte duet. Galop de Concert," Misses Wilkins and Wrigley; duet, "Could a man be secure, Messrs Evans and Roberts song, "Tit for Tat," Miss Wrigley; recitation, Mr Alf Sandoe; Fantasia (Welsh Airs)" Pride of Wales," Brass Band Mr Barger gave a few selections from his entertainment dialogue, Professor Parker's Waxwork," T. Wood and Party. CLWYD STREET LITERARY AND COMPETITIVE MEETING—We have been asked by the secre- tary. Mr Hugh Edwards, to publish the follow ing list of competitors in the various competi- tions at the Clwyd Street Literary and Com- petitive Meeting to be held at the Town Hall, Rhyl, on April 6thDiscipulus, loan, Ru- hama, Nicodemus yr Ail, Lydia, Frater, Un Disylw, Hannah, Gwenonwy, Iorwen yr Ieuanc, Charles o'r Bala, Un sydd yn tybied nad oes drwg mewn treio, Eos Gele, Un hoff o ganu, Gwenfron. Jacob o Warren Road, R. T. Williams (Rhuddlan), Anfedrus, C. Pritchard (Vale Road). J. R. Williams. Megan, Emma Evans, Cvmro Bach, J. ac R., J. Jones a Jos. Jones, Brawd a Chwaer, Dau Fethodist. Llew. elyn Puw, Paul, Ap Edmund. loan Geunant, Henry, Absalom, Jane Parry, Joseph C. Jones, Pryderus, Daniel, Edward Jones (Princes- street), Caradoc. lorwerth, Cymro. Asaph, Un or Dyffryn. Clwydian, Joseph Jones, Charles Jones (Cwybr Bach), J. E. Proffit, Edw. Jones, Emma Evans, Joseph Owen Jones, Tegwedd, Marco. Un o'r dref, Bore Spring, Cendwen, r Lydford, Hope also choirs from Warren-road, Clwyd-street, Queen street (Congregational), Bethel (Vale Road), Abergele, and Rhuddlan. ELECTIOE OF GUARDIANS.—The nominations for the annual election of Guardians for the Union of St A saph closed on Monday last. The parish of Rhuddlan is divided into two wards, the Urban (i.e., the district of Rhyl), and the Rural (i.e.. Rhuddlan and the out townships); three Guardians being required for the former, and two for the latter. In the Urban Ward a contest this year again has been avoided the three gentlemen nominated being Messrs B. Littler, Bodhyfryd; Jacob Jones, Bodeuron and J. Foulkes, Mbert Villa. The two iatter gentlemen are new members, and take the places of Mr. Winston, (resigned), and Mr Perks, J.P., who is now an ex-offrcio member of the Board, as a county magistrate. Neither will there be a contest in the rural ward. Messrs W. Bell and Chas. Jones (Cwybr Bach) being the only gentlemen nominated. There will, however, be a spirited contest for the Parish of St. Asaph, the following candi- dates having been nominated for the four seats, viz-—Messrs Thos. Parry, Faenol Fawr D. R. Davies. Penrhwylfa; Thos- Howes Roberts, Bodhaulog Jos. Lloyd, Elwy Grove; Rev. Watkin Williams, Bodenvyddan Rectory; Dr. A. E: Davies, P. Roberts, Mount Street, and Richard Lewis, Hafod Elwy. Mr D. R. Davies, Penrhwylfa, and Mr Richard Lewis, Hafod Elwy, are, however, disqualified from acting. The voting papers will be delivered on the 7th of April, and the votes will be counted on the 10th of April. DEATH OF MR JOHN WILLIAMS, LATE OF LLANDDULAS MILLS-—We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. John Williams, late of Llanddulas Mills, which took place after a short illness at Rhyl on Saturday last. Mr Williams was a great number of years a faith- ful and active member of the Congregational cause at Llanddulas, and it was principally II owing to his efforts that the cause in that village was brought to its present state. Several years ago he removed to Rhyl, and since his residence here has been A faithful member of the Congregational Church, Queen- street. He was a constant attendant at all its meetings, and as a Sunday School teacher, and an exponent of the Scriptures, he exercised a powerful influence on the young men and others he had under his care. The funeral took place at Colwyn on Wednesday. The members of the Queen-street Chapel were ignorant of the arrangements, and consequently much to their regret they were unable to be present. HAGUE'S MINSTRELS'. — This talented and popular minstrel troupe gave two entertain- ments in the Town Hall this week—on Wed- nesday and Thursday evenings; a change of programme taking place each night. The audiences, though not by any means small, were not so large as have usually patronised the troupe in Rhyl; but, of course, the present visit took place at a less favourable time of the year. The entertainment was excellent; and the applause was loud and frequent. The terpischorean flag tournament was indeed grand; and the musical performances—vocal and instrumental—were faultless. We hope. this clever troupe will favour us with another visit during the season. • "MwRoft" AND THE SILVER WEDDING.— Copies of Mr R. D. Roberts' (Mwrog) song on the silver wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales were sent to her Majesty and thej1: Royal Highnesses. They were acknowledged in the following kindly terms :—" General Sir Henry F. Ponsonby has received the Queen's commands to thank Mr Roberts for sending the verses which accompanied his letter of the 8th instant.—Privy Purse Office, Buckingham Palace, S.W., 10th March, 1888." — "Marl- borough House, Pall Mall, S-W.—The Comp- troller of the Household is directed to thank Mr R. D. Roberts for his kind congratulations and loyal verses on the occasion of the cele- bration of the silver wedding of T.R.H. the Prince and Princess of Wales.—March 14th, 1888." ENGLISH BAPTIST CHAPEL ANNUAL TEA PARTY.—The annual tea party in connection with the English Baptist Chapel, Sussex Street, was held at the Lecture Room, on Wednesday. At 5 o'clock a numerous and select company sat down to an excellently prepared tea. The tables were tastefully decorated with a large quantity of flowers, and the viands provided were of a superior character. Every effort was made to ensure the complete comfort of the guests, who seemed greatly to appreciate the arrangements. The following ladies presided over the tea tables:—Mrs Foote, Mrs W. P. Jones, Mrs Slinn, Mrs Jones, Abbey Street; Mrs Lee, Mrs Everatt. Mrs Walmsley, Mrs Robbins, Mrs Remington, Mrs Gittoes, Mrs Roberts, Bath Street, Mrs Royston, assisted by Miss Slinn, Miss Hammond, Mr Homan, Mr McEwen, and Mr Bobbins. In the evening the Rev. P. D. McPherson, B.D., Liverpool (successor to the late Rev. Hugh Stowell Brown), preached an eloquent sermon to a large congregation. A Lady friend says she has kept her hands and complexion beautifully soft and smooth this winter by simply using Lawrence's Glycerine Cream. Bottles, 6d. and Is., at 20, High-street.—ADVT. MARCH BREWED ALES. — J. H. Ellis begs to announce that he has received a consign- ment of Bass and Co's March Brewed Ales which can be obtained in 9 and 18 gallon casks, at brewery prices. Also the Anglo- j Bavarian celebrated Amber Ale," as supplied to the Carlton and other leading London clubs. This ale is brewed expressly for family use, and is strongly recommended for its purity and tonic qualities. Full price lists of all wines, spirits, mineral -waters, foreign cigars, &c., on application to John H. Ellis, Wine and Spirit Merchant 12, Water Street, Rhyl.—Advt. THE STAE BOWKBTT BUILDING SOCIETY.—An adjourned meeting of persons favourable to the establishment of a branch of the above society in Rhyl was held on Monday last, but the attendance being small, it was resolved to further adjourn the meeting until after the Easter holidays, it being thought that the holidays would render it inconven- ient for tradesmen and others to attend. In the meantime, we would recommend the working- wen to study well the principles of this society. MB H. J. B. LAWBENOE, one of the retiring commissioners this year,, and who hesitated as to whether he would seek re-election, has, we under- stand, finally resolved to stand; and has been duly nominated by Dr. Q-irdlestone, J.P., and Mr S. Perks, J.P. ( PoroiiAB PREACHER.—The Rev. J. R. Jones, of Llwynpia, a very popular minister, will preach at tha Welgh Baptist Chapel, Sunday next, morning and evening. A LADY LECTURES AND PBEAOHBB.—On Sunday next, Mrs Davies (Rahel o Fon), a very popular preacher, will preach three times at the Welsh Con- gregational Chapel, Queen Street and bn Monday evening will deliver a leoture on the Bible." A I lady will also preside..

MAJORITY OF MR. DAVID PHJNNANT NANTLLYS. The heir of Nantllys attains his majority on the 16th prox and the leading parishioners of Tremeirchion and Bodfary have taken steps to honour the house of Pennant-a name of ancient lineage-on the auspicious occasion. Mr P. p, Pennant and his family are univer- sally respected, not only in their own town and adioining parish, but throughout Flintshire, to say the least. As a magistrate, ex-officio way- warden, and poor law guardian, Mr Pennant is rightly regarded as one of the best men in the county. The unflagging interest he takes in affairs pertaining to matters of local importance, shows his deep concern for the welfare of his neighbours. Therefore, it is no wonder that the parishes (Bodfary and Tremeirchion) com- pete in friendly rivalry to celebrate the coming of nge of his son, Mr David Pennant, in a fitting manner. Last week an informal meet- ing of friends and neighbours was held, and which resulted in the convening of a general meeting, held on Tuesday evening, at the Ffynnon Beuno Inn, Tremeirchion. There were present at the public meeting :—The Rev. Canon Browne (Bodfary), Rev. E. J- Edwards (Tremeirchion), Messrs Edwin Morgan, J.P., John Roberts (Geinas), Wm. Jones (Nant- cwilym), Roberts (Hendre1, Rowland (The Warren), Hughes (Adwywynt), R. Lloyd (Ffynnon Beuno), Rees (schoolmaster)^ D. Williams (county surveyor), Thos. Matthews (Bryn Ibbot), R. Davies (Bodfary), John Roberts (Glyn), Isaac Jones (smithy), W. Owen (Bryn), W. Roberts (Bodfary Schools), &c. Mr E. Morgan explained the object of the meeting, and proposed that Col. Mesham, an old friend of the Pennant family and of them all, should be appointed* chairman.—The Rev. Canon Browne seconded the motion, but said that inasmuch as Col. Mesham was not present he would propose that Mr Morgan be appointed vice-chairman, and asked to preside at that meeting.—This was unanimously agreed to. In taking the chair Mr Morgan referred to the depression in the country, and remarked that as there were several demands upon the purses of the people they must not expect large contributions. All who would subscribe would no doubt give as much as they could, and whether the amount was large or small they I would all join to express their esteem and respect for the house of Pennant (cheers). A conversation ensued as to the mode pro- posed to be adopted for the. celebration. Canon Browne was strongly in favour of having separate demonstrations in Bodfary and in Tremeirchion. In fact he had made up his mind to give the school children of Bodfary a treat at his own expense, but if the committee liked to supplement it by a few prizes for little athletic games, and so on, well and good.—The Chairman observed that that would make two affairs of it. He was under the impression that it was decided the parishes should amalgam. ate. They might have two demonstrations governed by one committee, elected from the two parishes.—Mr Browne did not think that could be done. Perhaps Bodfary would want one thing and Tremeirchion would not care for it. The taste of the Tremeirchion people might be sufficiently refined to go in for sack and donkey races (laughter), but they would not have such inhumanities at Bodfary (laugh- ter)—Mr Morgan said that it had been suggest- ed to make arrangements to give tea to the children of both parishes at the Nantllys farm yard, and to have general rejoicings after- wards.—Mr Browne had made up his mind to confine the Bodfary demonstration to Bodfary. —To bring the matter to a point, Mr Robert Lloyd proposed that one general fund be formed for the purpose of celebrating the event at the two parishes. This was seconded and carried unanimously. On the motion of Mr John Roberts (Geinas) it was resolved to apply local subscriptions only to defray the costs of tea parties to the children, and the rejoicings. Outside subscriptions, supplemented by any balance that might remain after defraying the costs of the festivities, to be used for making a suitable presentation to Mr David Pennant to mark his coming of age.-A committee was then formed to carry out the arrangements, with Mr 1 Mr John Roberts (Geinas) and Mr Wm. Owen (Bryn) as treasurers, and Mr Robt. Lloyd as secretary.

THE BOUNDARIES COMMISSION. UNION OF ST. ASAPH. The following Schedule indicates the proposed changes of Boundaries which have received the pre- liminary sanction of the Commissioners in this im. mediate district:— THE SCHEDULE—Transfer so much from the par- ish of Abergele, in the Union of St. Asaph and the county of Denbigh, as is comprised within the Local Government District of Rhyl, to the county of Flint, and amalgamate it with the parish of Rhuddlan, in the said county and Union. Transfer so much in the parish of t. Asaph as is in the yjpunty-of Denbigh to the county of innt. Trans- fer the rest of the parish of Abergele, and the par- ishes of Bettws yn Rhos, Denbigh, Heullan, Llan- dd ulas, Llanfair Talhaiaro, Llansannan, Llanyfvdd and St. George, now in the Union of St. Asaph, frqm such Union, and constitute them a contribu- tory Union of Denbigh, to be wholly within the O'ounty of Denbigh, and to havo the use of the St. Asaph Workhouse, upon the terms, conditions, and regulations to be from time to time fixed and deter- mined by the Local Government Board. The following transfers, and amalgamations, as affecting the county of Flint, are also indicated ia the Schedules :—Transfer so much from the parish of Llanarmon, as is in the county of Flint, to the county of Denbigh, Transfer the parish of Iscoed now in the county of Flint, to the county of Salop' to remain in the Union of IWnltchurch. Transfer the parish of Marford and Hoseley, twhioh is a de. tached part of the county of Flint, tu the county of Denbigh, and from the Union of Hawarden to the Union of Wrexham. Amalgamate so much of the parish of Overton (county of Flint), as is situated on the left bank of the river Dee, with the adjoining parish of Irbestock, in the Union of Wrexham and with the county of Denbigh. Transfer the parishes of Bettisfield, Bronington, Halghton, Hanmer Overton, Peuley, Tybroughton, and WíllingtOlJ: now in the county of Flint, to the county of sLIop, to remain in the Union of Ellesmere. Amalgamate so much of the parish of Worthenbuiy (county of Flint) as is situated on the left bank of the river Dee, with the adjoining, parish of Sutton, and with the county of Denbigh. Amalgamate so much of the parish of Bangor (county of Flint) as is situ. ated on the left bank of the river Dea, and adjoilas the parish of Picfchill, with the parish of Pickhill and with the county of Denbigh. Amalgamate so much of t'he parish of Bangor (county of Flint) as is situated on the left bank of the river Dee and adjoins the parish of Eyton, with the parish of Eyton, and with the county of Denbigh. Transfer so much of the parish of Threapwood, uow in the Union of Wrexham, as is in the county of Flint to the county of Chester, and add the parish of Threap- wood to the said proposed new Union of Malpas Amalgamate so much of the parish of Erbistock (county of Flint) as is situated on the right bank of the river Dee with the adjoining parish of Overton (county of Flint;. Transfer the parish of Overton (so altered), now in the county of Flint and in the Union of Ellesmere to the county of Salon Transfer the rest of that part of the parish of Erb^ iaiock, which is in the county of Flint,to the county of Denbigh. Transfer the parishes of Bangor and Worthenbury, now in the Wrexham Union and in the oounty of Flint, to theEllesmeie Union and to the county of Salop.

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EASTER VESTRY MEETINGS. ST. ASAPH. A vestry meeting was held here on Saturday, the 24th inst., at 11 o'clock, to nominate overseers of the poor for the ensuing year; to elect waywardens for the ensuing year to submit for approval the table of regulations and fees of the burial proneds and for othei purposes connected with the said par- ish. There were present the Rev T. Lloyd (m the chair), the Rev. T. JLl. L. Williams Messrs T. J. Williams, High-street; John Story, Peny- bryn W. G. Jones, Lower Shop Henry Williams, Wern d lu John Jones, Riverdale R. E. Griffiths! Gwerneigron Llewelyn Lloyd, Pennistone Thos. I Jones, Spring Gardens W. Humberstone, Mostvn Arms Hotel; T. F. Roberts, assistant overseer; Thomas Matthews, Bryn Ibbot; Samuel Powell, Denbigh-road A, E. Butler, Bryn Celyn W. H! Robinson, High-street; John Jones, Moua House Robert Peers, Penllan; W. Ea(-terbi-, Grammar School; A. E. Davies, Dolbyfryd;" T. Howes Roberts, Bodhaulog; E. Bushes, Glan Morfa Thomas Hughes, Hi gh-street; "Robert Jones, Scu- bor Coed; J. D. Watkins. Chester-street; Adam Roberts, Gemig-street; Joseph Davies, Ty Fry, Bodelwyddan C. Grimsley, Mouut Villa Henry Clanrudd Jones, the School; David Williams, Clarendon House; and R. T. Hughes, Bryn Go- baith. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.—Tbe following are the persons nominated to act as overseers :-Bodelwyddan, Vaenol, Pengwern, and Gwerneigron- W. G. Jones, draper, Lower Shop, and Thomas G. Lunt, gentle- man, Minafon. Bivnpolyn, and Gwernglefryd— John Jones, ironmonger, Mona House, and Thomas J. Williams, saddler, High-street. Bodeugan, Cilowen, Rhyllon and Cyrchynen—Moses Roberts', draper, Chester- street, and Robert Davies, gentle- man, Penrhwylfa. Wigfair and Meiriado^ — Will- iam Kerfoot, farmer, Marli, and Robert Jones, Scubor Coed. The last-named gentleman objected to stand on the ground that he could not read or write, and it was ultimately decided t) name Mr John Roberts, Brynpolyn Bach, in his stead. Mr i J. Jones, Riverdale, one of the retiring overseers, said he was pleased to be able to state that the new officers would have a clean bi 1 of health, as there were but very little arrears outstanding." Follow- ing, the electing of waywardens was gone into, they being this time elected for the parish, and not for the township as heretofore. Mr W. G. Jones said he would like to know how the farmer wardens had acted and attended, as he thought that those who did not take proper interest in the parish should not be elected. At this juncture Mr Thos. Jones, Spring Gardens, handed in a paper contain- ing eleven names, but Dr. Davies ruled that that was not the proper course to take therefore the following gentlemen were respectively proposed and seconded, afterwards the vote by a show of hands'' was taken, and it was announced that the first eleven were elected — No. of Votes. 1. Dr. Easterby 26 2. Joseph Lloyd J6 2. Thomas Matthews 24 4. Felix C. Watkins 23 5. W. G. Jones 23 6. John Kendall 21 7. Edward Hughes (Glanmorfa).21 8. Dr. Davies 20 9. John Story 20 10. Henry Williams (Wernddu) 20 11. R. Peers 19 12. R. Davies, Penrhwylfa 14 13. Samuel Powell. 13

LLANASA. A numerously attended attended vestry meeting of the parishioners was held at the Schoolroom, at 7 o clock on Monday evening Jast, the Rev. Wm. Jones, Vicar, in the chair! The Excuse List having been gone through and other minor matters having been passed, the' following gentlemen were elected Waywardeus for the several townships, as follows Kelston Township, Mr John Owen, Brynllystyn; Gronant Township, Mr Thomas Hughes • Gwespyr Township. Mr Wm. Griffith, Epworth House; Golden Grove Township, Mr John Hughes, Berth y bwl Trelogan Township, Mr Edward Pierce; Trewaelod Township, Mr Thomas Jones, Crown Inn Picton Township, Mr John Brooks, Penylfordd Acton Town' ship, Mr Alfred Parry, Meusyddgwynion. It was proposed by Mr Edward Pierce, and seconded by Mr John Hughes, Berth y bwl, That the several townships in the Parish of Llanasa. be combined and that the Way wardens be in future elected for the parish, and not for the townships as at present." The resolution was unanimously carried. Messrs John Brooks David Hughes, Llinegar, and Lewis Miller! Ffynnongroew, were nominated overseers of thepoor.-Attention was called to the necessity of having a pay station for the relief of the poor at Ffynnongroew, and the guardians of the parish were desired to bring the subject before the Board of Guardians.

v>IiONlI\ 3\ CONCERT —A grand concert was held in the 22^d^nL ThP SH' °n Thursday evening, the bv Dr WiTa T 0 e. a5fangements were made tbo £ 11 ,wh° klndly secured the help of the following artistes free of charge, as the proceeds were f°r the benefit of the^chool:- Miss Jennie Owen, and Mr J. H HODP of Holywell • Mrs Nicholson. Llanasa- Gomervdd M £ anThomier \rme7-M J°nes' 'Miss Jones'- Jones fe {, IlS3 and Mrs Dr. to,* Grllderoy. rende Jh f^Q0wlfng Programme was capitally anH 0f0rte duett- Gomerydd ?frC V s?,r- es s,on& The better land," \n« ™ > V0Cal duett> Miss Joaes and ^ong' Three little pigs (en- cored, Master Gomerydd Jones song, Tra- Sope song' Gweno Dlos encored), Gomerydd song, "Children's home," Miss Jennie Owen; pianoforte duett, Miss ivfyuaPd.Mr».DIp- JoQes song,"Hiraeth," j Nicholson; dialogue, "The lady and the Td?ctor; M three school children (highly ap- Kf n duett, Sol fa," Gomerydd and Master Gomerydd J ones; song, "Can y bugail," mail"' R? :us.ongi The miller and the ^enc°^d;, Miss Jennie Owen; song, in character, i," Medicine Jack" (encored), &iss G. Jones song, "Killarney," Mrs Nicholson; song, "Jessamy Town," Miss Jennie Owen; song, in character, "When George III. was 2; ng«f (^Trydd save the Queen, the solo of which was sung by Miss Jennie Owen.

RHYL PLEASANT EVENINGS." The last, with the exception of the conver- sazione, of the fifth series of the Rhyl Pleasant Evenings was held at Christ Church Lecture Hall, on Monday, when the chair was occupied by James Y. Strachan, Esq., manager of the North and South Wales Bank. Special interest attached to this meeting for the reason of its being the last in which Mr Hooke would take part in his capacity as pastor of Christ Church, and there was a large and influential audience. The Chairman, who was received with loud applause, said it was not within the province of a chairman of a gathering similar to that one to make a long speech, but he could not allow that opportunity pass without expressing his deep regret that they were about to lose from their midst one who by the generous support he had extended to all laudable movements had endeared himself to the hearts of all of them (applause). Personally, he was almost a stranger to the town, but although he had not been here long, he had, since his residence here, realized the fact that Mr Hooke had been doing a noble work, and had exerted himself in every movement having for its object the promotion of the religious welfare of the town (applause); therefore, he had no hesitation in declaring on their behalf, as well as his own. their apprecia- tion of his efforts and the good he had done, and if the important change he was about to make was to his benefit, he trusted they were sufficiently disinterested to wish him, with all their hearts, God speed in his new sphere of labour, and their heart-felt desire was that he might be longer spared to be a pattern of usefulness in that new sphere (cheers). He believed that this entertainment was the last of the season, and they had to realize the fact that they were about to lose the moving spirit who had provided such enjoyable entertainments for some four or five years. But although they were about losing Mr Hooke, he trusted that those gatherings would continue to be carried on (hear, hear). He thought' they also owed a deep debt of gratitude to the ladies and gentle- men who so kindly volunteered their services from time to time, very often at great incon- venience and trouble to themselves, to con- tribute to their enjoyment, and the least tney could do was to show by large audiences how much they appreciated their services- -He would not trespass upon their time, but would at once proceed with the programme (loud *The following programme was then proceeded with Opening Hymn, Onward, Christian Soldiers," The Audience Brief address, The Chairman song, A merry little mermaid am I,"Miss Thomson;pianoforte solo,"Scherzo" Miss Hewitt; song, "WIth Such a Dainty Maid," Mr W. D. Williams reading, "Silver Wedding Prince of Wales," Mr P. M. Williams; song, The garden of sleep," Mdlle. Lecour; Address, Rev. D. B. Hooke— « WINDING UP." To-night we "wind up" the fifth series of the Rhyl Pleasant Evenings." This is the 13th gathering, for the present winter, and nearly the 60th since [these entertainments began. For live years we have carried them on more or less success- fully, but chiefly more. When I cama to Rhyl, five winters ago, Wseemed to me a great pity that something was not done to afford 8musement;and re- creation during the long evenings, and with fear and trembling launched the little barque called Pleasant Evenings, on the sea of public opinion. Since then several others have launched somewhat similar vessels, and some of them have had success- ful voyages. I am glad of their success. Let us have free trade even in Pleasant Evenings. May friendly competition only lead to improvements. To-night the winding up time has in a double sense come. It is a good thing to know when to leave off and how to do it. Some people don t. That parish clerk, a kind hearted old fellow, who used to declare that he had become" a lion to his mother's children," instead of an alien, was evidently one, for on one occasion he gave out that Mr A and Mr B-wouldpreaoh every Sunday to all eternity." Evidently there was no winding up there, but he had made a mistake, for he should have said alternately." It is som^mes we l that the winding up sbonld be gradual. So at least said an old toper who belonged to that clasa of me one of whom is said to haveaddressed saving that he was better than it, for while the moon was only full once a month, everv night. Going home his wiie remonstrated. S Mm on hi, m-condurt-iU-conduct .WMt himself as well as against her. She as 6igu the pledge—but he refused. He £ c he could never leave off the drink all a °" bad habits could not be broken in a Jay, and t j.t must be a step at a time. A few nigh" „a worf> came home he staggered into a well. Piteous were his cries for aid. His wife ran out of the house, and looking down the well saw her John piteously seek- ing to be rescued. The bucket was lowered, and John laying hold of the rope began to think himself saved, a? his wife turning the handle brought him a little way up the well. Alas, it slipped, and John fell back Again fehe tried, this time he got a little further on, when again the rope slipped, and Kfell John again. A thnd tune she triod, j j. i *1, T/Vhn began to see the shore, and was and at length \^gdeliverance, when again the about to rejoice John's fall was greater and rope slipped, aDd poor tQ 6u8pect that sorer than ever. -C0" D him, and angrily some trick was being playe Q jes8 Bharply remonstrated with his wi > -nSf his reasoning returned that she was only thing all at once, -that it was not well togiv P. degrees, that it that everything must be do hage would be must be one step at a time, or the John too great for poor human uatu wea that if was beaten with his own logic, well, he only he were rescued at once ir thraldom would by one step rescue himseu lr own of drink. His word thus given brought ISO reward, and was honourably kept, you Winding up is generally a sad banter are sorry when the time comes that ends in your life hisjory,-or in any work m w yajn may be engaged. You want to go back to e and again, if only you may take to it the j gained after many a struggle, many a mistake. feel so with these "Pleasant Evenings. *■ sorry the inevitable finis has come, and thai for the last time we thus meet together. when next we meet, what changes old Father Time, will have IDad among us ? Taking the most hopeful view, we shall not all meet thus again, and if f°r this fact only, it ig more than enough to wish that our meetmg8 had been better, and especially that these addresses had been more finished and complete-, yet at that I have not aimed—they have made no pretence to be more than the plainest, most homely talk. Au fact, you cannot say as a farmer once did to a preacher—" You are not so good a preacher as our l»st wan was." "Am I not?" asked the preacher. In what do I fail?" Well," replied the he used to give us a bit of JB^brew Had Greek and Latin, and you never do." u On," said the minister, as he laughed at the man, I could do that, but then if I did you would not un- derstand it." "Understand it, man. cried the farmer we pay for the best, and we are gomg to t -whether we understand it or not. In fact, I mav saT we have never sought for these meetings to pay Our desire has been to do good, and in the fulfilment of that wish has been our reward. So we-wTnd up "in the hope that these Pf™ though under new aus¡;) and in winter seasons that are { d j ''Heasaut Evening8-" Wo »J'trnZn on who have assisted us at these meetings, and without S5 £ tet= texts. Like you p > pleasurable anti- almost exhausted, ana nau J. y should cipation of spending next win er have had to have devoted some of the suanoerdays to gathering tex ts for"; .3r nights. But-yes, there is a but" to-meht a but" which no one feels more than the speaker. I winter some spend his « Pleasant Evenings next; *°ase 200 miles or more from Rhyl, ye in i of London his thoughts will o e his hope and town of Bhjl, and 'W^hom h^h» Si*°5 prayer that.« „f these •o nmoh I Pleasant Evening." entertainments pass many » •> -x :n It was in that hope they were <rt«ted, <*ndi1;isin the belief that in some measure that hope .ha fulfilled that for the present we end uui Pleasant Evenings." Song, The Better Land," Miss Maggie Amos pia/o'forte solo, « Contemplations,» Miss Wi kins • sone King of the Sea, Mr Kobert Hughes riitatiort "King Bruce » MMIW J. W Jones • song, Maid of the Mill, Thomson dialogue The Brewster ^ions Mr T. Wood and Party; The JSationai !A At to close of the entertainment Mr Sannel Perks J.P-, moved a vote of thanks to tbe chairman and performers. This aeconde by Mr G. A. Taverner. Both gentlemen em braced the opportunity to make very kindly reference to the departure /r0™. • ?Lcreased RPV T) B Hooke, and of wishing him mcreasea success'in life—The Chairman, in replying, said he hoped these enter»™*™iW sustamed, and he was sure it 11 matter of pain and disappointment to mr -The RetDhBhHolke KS the kind remarks made, and saId that the conver- sazione. with which the "Pleasant Evenings" usually' conclude, would be held on the last Wednesday in April, which would also be the last Wednesday he should spend. in Rhyl before: removing to Chelsham Road, Clapham.

WELSH JOTTINGS. Mr T. E. Ellis has been placed upon the Grand Committee for Trade. It is rumoured that Mr Raikes may succsed Sir Hercules Robinson in South Affrica. Dividend of 10 per cent. on the consolidated stock and 7 per cent. on the ordinary shares of the Wrex- ham Gas Co., have been declared. A1 thirty-fourth half-yearly meeting, last week, ot the shareholders in the North W»les Har- row Gauge Railway Company the report states that receipts for the half-year show the satisfactory in. crease of £ 308 Is. 8id over the corresponding half- year of 1886. There had been an increase in the passenger receipts of;682 19s. 6-2'd, and in the re- oeipts from goods and mineral traffic of £ 201 lis 6d. It was stated that there was now a balance in hand sufficient to pay jEt per cent. in respect of arrears of interest due on the B Debenture Stock. HL £ rah/an Tele9raph reports the arrival of Mr U. W. lay lor, the Liberal candidate for West Den- bighshire, and Mrs Taylor, upon their return from A U COUUTRY» AN(I the warm welcome they received. A banquet was given in honour of Mr Taylor's re- turn by the councillors and officers of the citr and another banquet was to be given to Mr Taylor bv the citizens generally. The paper has a portrait of Mr Taylor, with a sketch of his life; and the Mel- bourne Herald has a column of an interview sketch of his travels and experiences. A branch of the Church Army has been established at Wrexham under the command of Capt. Clayton. The Vicar, the Rev. Canon Howell is heartily co-operating with the movement Mr Thomas Gee delivered an address on Affairs in Wales before the Welsh National fcociety at Manchester a few days ago. A resolution in favour of the Disestablishment of the Church and reform of land laws was carried. The following were timong the sheriffs appointed by her Majesty in Council, on Saturday, jor the year 188S:—Denbighshire; Captain John Charles Best of Plas-yn-vivod, Llangollej3, R.N. Fliutshire William Henry Gladstone, of Hawarden Cattle £ r (Chief-constable of Denbigh- shire) delivered an unusually interesting addrei on Crime at the Bronygarth British Workman last week. The gallant major, of -onrse ^t a number of statistics, but he has the hapm- ;ift making his lecture entertaining as well as insfr-i^t lve, and he told some good stories. Most of the information obtained by the police as to burglaries <2: tsns.1 MEiU ha" e"m *ftet «l £ r riri » • 0U> ¥ME 111 A GABDEN.—Gold is now hi mg discovered, in all sorts of curious plaSL one need not be surprised atj hearintr that mine of wealth in one's own «« £ L U & there is health and contentment to be tundftbT by wise folk, and these are treasures which I f,? will not always buy. A very smallnW^ will yield very great satisfaction if well culti^0"^ to nbt°Wn Ilfch *00d,6eed«. and it is now ea^ enonS to obtain these, as Messrs. Daniels Bros J wich, send post free for fourteen N.°r" compactness* 01 ne*tness and

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for pleasure. To what class of horses the latter term particularly refers, Mr Goachen has not yet clearly defined; but he has pro- mised to do so at an early date. Daring the past week levels have been taken on tJ Liverpool-road, Chester, for the 1. IV Cheshire Lines Railway from the Northgate Station, Chester, to the new bridge over the Dee, beyond Queen s Ferry. The work will be co- aienced shortly. The line will cross the Liverpool-road above the house occupied by Mr Birch, solicitor, and thence across the meadows to the SaDghall- road, which it passes over, and proceed in front of Blacon Hall. After reaching the now bridge over the Dee the course of the rails, which are to be double ones, will be nearly in a direct line over the country to the Mersey tunnel, thus forming a diruct route to Liverpool. After crossing the Dee bridge, the Wrexham, Mold, and Connah's Quay system meets the Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincoln line from Cbesfor, and here there Jwill be an important station for the interchange of traffic, both from and into North Wales generally. It is anticipated that an important item of traffic will be from the salt district into Wales, and that the slack, now the drug at North Wales collieries, will be disposed of advantageously in that locality. The work of constructing the one-span swing bridge across the Dee, is making very rapid progress. The cylinders on which the bridge will work have been sunk into a solid foundation and built up, and the bridge itself Is now in process of erection, and will, it is expected, be completed well within the time stipulated.