Rhyl Record and Advertiser

GRAND AMATEUR DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE. On Tuesday evening a strong caste of local amateurs, supported Mr Alf Sandoe, in the repres- entation of the heart-stirring domestic dram "Hazel Kirke," at the Town Hall, Rhyl. The entertainment had been extensively advertised, and, as was anticipated, a crowded house was the result. The piece had been for some time well rehearsed, and the performers carefully trained by Mr Alf Sandoe the audience therefore naturally expected a good performance, and they were not disappointed in their expectations, for the representation was a really clever and enjoyable one, and deserves to be SDoken of in unqualified terms of praise. The piece has been before performed in the town by a well- known professional company, but the performance on Monday will bear favourable comparison with any that has taken place in Rhyl. We have not the space at our disposal to attempt a detailed criticism; some of the parts were undoubtedly better sustained than the others. The portrayal ot Dunstan Kirke bv Mr Alf. Sandoe was, of course, the treat of the evening. During his connection with Miss Maggie Morton's theatrical company he has performed this part upwards of 100 times, and he always brought down the house by his clever acting. His acting on Monday was up to its usual standard of excellence, and was greatly appreciated by the audience. Mrs Torkington as Hazel Kirke was greatly admired; her movements were graceful, and her rich and powerful voice was used with telling effect, emphatically so in the 2nd act in the scene between Lady Carlingford and herself, and she was deservedly applauded. Mr Edward H. Williams has on several previous occasions given evidence that he is possessed of considerable histrionic powers and his delineation of Aaron Rodney was all that could be desired. In the scene where Aaron Rodney renounces his claim to Hazel Kirke's hand in favour of Lord Travers, his acting was seen to great advantage. His bearing was stern and dignified, and he did full justice to the character. Mr Harry Sandoe's impersonation of Pitticus Green was a most clever performance his splendid attitude and his quaint drolleries caused the utmost biliarity, and he well deserved the applause he received. The part of Lord Travers was admirably sustained by Mr W. H. Pidgeon whilst Mr W. Mudd as Barney (his Valet) fairly brought down the house by his capital impersonation. Miss Esther Bell's deline- ation of Mercy Kirke was a very creditable one, her articulation was very distinct, and her attitude good. Miss May Ball made a typical Dolly Dutton, she had plenty of attitude, but her articulation was at times rather indistinct, still her impersonation of the character was exceedingly good, and was loudly applauded. Miss Lizzfe Bell as Lady Carlingford J.c oreatlv admired. Her dignified appearance and graceful bearing, coupled with the excellence of her get up and acting being much appreciated by the audience. Miss Clara Ball, as Clara, and Mr D. Holt, as Me-, the miller's man, did justice to their parts. The get up of Mr Alf Sandoe and Miss Lizzie Bell were excellent, and tho e of Mr W. Pidgeon and Miss May Ball very fair; but the get up of the other characters were not so good as it might have been. The posters announced that there would be a powerful orchestra of ten instrumental- ists, but only two, however, put in an appearance, viz., Mr J. D. Asher (pianoforte) and Mr Povah (violin), these two gentlemen, however, acquitted themselves with great credit. Mr Sandoe explain- ed that the reason that the other members of the band had not put in an appearance was because a squabble had taken place among them on the pre- vious evening. The following was the dramatu nersonm:—Dunstan Kirke (the miller), Mr Alf Sandoe; Aaron Rodney (county squire) Mr E. R. Williams Lord Travers, Mr W. Pidgeon; Pitticus Green (will you permit me?), Mr H. Sandoe; Barney (valet), Mr W. Mudd; Met (the miller s man), Mr D. Holt; Hazel Kirke, Mrs Torkington -Lady Carringford, Miss Lizzie Bell; Dolly Dutton, Miss May Ball; Mercy Kirke, Miss Esther Bell; Clara, Miss Clara Ball. The entertainment was brought to a close with the side-splitting farce, The Secret." The following was the dramatis pWlomc :-Mr Dupuis, Mr Pidgeon Mr Valere, Mr W. Mudd; Mrs Dupuis, Mrs Knightley; Mrs Valere, Miss Clara Ball Thomas, Mr Alf Sandoe. The entertainment was repeated on the following evening, when there was a fair attendance.

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PROPOSED TESTIMONIAL TO THE REV. D. B. HOOKE. The eleventh annual assembly of the English Congregational Union of North Wales was held last week, at Buckley, when the jhairman of the Union, Mr. J. Parry Jones, of Oswes- try, presided. In the course of his address the president referred as follows to the Rev. D. Burford Hooke:—"And in connection with the establisment of the Union I cannot but think that, whatever words of mine may be out of place in this address, this Assembly will deem it only an act of the barest gratitude that I should express in the name of the Union our deepest indebtedness to our secretary Mr Hooke (hear, hear). The word indefatigable is indeed trite and feeble to describe his labours in con- nection with this Union (hear, hear). I am glad to know that some more formal expression of the feelings of the Union upon this subject will be made during the course of the present meetings, but I feel that, occupying the posi- tion I now do, I am bound to express my own views in this matter (cheers)." The Rev. W. Jenkins, of Newtown, in pro- posing the election of officers for the ensuing year, said they were all very sorry the secretary intended partially severing his connection with the Union, but were glad to think that through him the Union would be connected with the larger spiritual life of the English people, and they would all wish Mr Hooke as great success, happiness, and prosperity in the future as he had enjoyed in the past (hear, hear). The Rev. T. Lloyd seconded the motion, which was agreed to. Mr Waterhouse, of Holywell, also referred to the services of Mr Hooke in the formation of the Union, and moved That the General Purposes Committee composed of representa- tives from each county and the officers of the Union forma committee to receive subscrip- tions and to make and carry out the arrange- ments, with a view to presenting Mr Hooke with a suitable present as a momento of the high appreciation in which he is held, and in small recognition of the value of the services he has rendered." Mr Waterhouse mentioned that letters had been received from many friends on the subject, and Mr S. Smith, M.P. had offered X3 3s, Mr Davies of Bootle £2 2s, and Mr T. Minshall of Oswestry 21 Is. Mr H. Roberts seconded the motion, which was agreed to, and a subscription list was opened in the room.

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PRIMROSE DAY AT RHYL. TEA PARTY AND PUBLIC MEETING AT THE TOWN HALL. SPEECH BY CAPT. CONWY, BITTER ATTACK ON THE "ADVER- TISER Primrose day has come and gone. The dis- play of primroses in Rhyl on Thursday was certainly not a very imposing one, and there was a laarked diminution in the number of persons wearing them, as compared with pre- vious years. A large number of Liberals were also observed to wear the primrose, and if in- terogated as to their reason for doing so, the general reply was that nature never intended that so pretty a flower should be prosti- tuted to one party. The Local Habit- ation of the Primrose League celebrated the seventh anniversary of the death of their de- parted saint in a manner similar to last year. The local primrosers have long ago realized the fact that they cannot get their followers to attend a political meeting without employing some extraneous means, in the shape of tea parties, conjuring entertainments, and the like buffoonery" to induce them to do so, and this year again a tea meeting preceded the evening one. The posters announced that a charge of one shilling each would be made for the tickets, but as a matter of fact they were going a begging. It has come to our knowledge that in more than one case some of the local wire pullers waited upon certain Liberals with whom they thought they had a little influence, inquiring of them if they were Home Rulers, and asking their acceptance of a ticket for the tea; in this manner they succeeded in getting a fair gathering in the Town Hall, where in the afternoon a TEA MEETING was held. The hall had been beautifully de* corated for the occasion, with flags, banerette &c. Above the platform was a motto bearing the inscription Unity of the empire for ever," and underneath, portraits of the late Lord Beaconsfield, Lord Salisbury, and Lord Ran- dolph Churchill, and also of the Queen. Other mottoes wishing success to the Primrose League," and prosperity to the Conservative cause," Salisbury, Hartington, and good government," were also hung up. The prim- rose, of course, occupied a prominent position. The tables, which were heavily laden with a choice selection of very superior viands were presided over by Mrs Roebuck, assisted by Miss Green Mrs Griffith Jones, Elwy Hall, assisted by Miss Bayliss Mrs Eyton Lloyd, assisted by Miss Dora Edwards Mrs Morgan Owen, 3, Conwy Street, assisted by Miss Myfanwy Jones; Mrs Oliver George, assisted by Miss Edwards, Caradoc Villas Mrs Ll. Lloyd, assisted by Miss Townshend; Mrs J. Foulkes, assisted by Miss Edwards, Baths Miss Wright, Foryd Hall, assisted by Miss E. Townshend, and Miss Scholes. Mr Ll. Lloyd, J.P., M.A., previous to calling upon the Rev. H. J. Cooke, to say grace, as an officer of the Primrose League cordially wel- comed the guests and expressed his pleasure at seeing so many present. He hoped that they would all endeavour to be present at the even- ing meeting, which would be addressed by Mr. J. W. D. Barron, a gentleman who had spoken at last year's meeting (applause). Lord Cad- ogan, who had also been announced to speak, he regretted was unable to be present. There were so many calls upon public men, that really it was difficult to get a man of Lord Cadogan's standing to come down to a place like Rhyl. The Rev. H. J. Cooke having said grace, the company sat down to tea. Dr. Girdlestone, the Ruling Officer, afterwards delivered a few remarks, in the course of which he said that the Conservative cause in Wales, and particu- larly in the town of Rhyl, was in the ascend- ancy (applause). The company then separated. THE PUBLIC MEETING. The public meeting was held in the Town Hall in the evening. The body of the Lall was well filled with an audience composed chiefly of ladies. The chair was occupied by Capt. Conwy, Bod- rhyddan, and supporting1 him on the platform we noticed Dr W. T. Girdlestone (Ruling Councillor), Mi J. W. D. Barron (Manchester), Messrs Ll. Lloyd, J.P., M.A., Oliver George, H. A. Steer, Watkin Wynn Parry, J. Foulkes (Albert Villa), Twiston Morgan, Dr A. Eyton Lloyd, C.ipt. Kelso, the Revs. H. J. Cooke and J. Rowland Thomas, Mrs Morgan (Mordon), Mrs Twiston Morgan' Mrs Ll. Lloyd, Miss Barbara Morgan, and the Misses Townshend. The proceedings commenced with a song" England," by Mr W. Evans, for which he was loudly applauded. The Chairman said-Ladies and Gentlemen,I have a letter to read you from Mr Raikes, in which he desires me to tell yon how sorry he is that he has not succeeded in securing a speaker, for in spite of his best efforts with Lord Emlyn and Lord Cadogan, they are unable to attend. Proceeding, he said-Ladies and Gentlemen,—It affords me great pleasure in taking the chair this evening (cheers), and to see such a large and influential body of the inhabitants of Rhyl who have assembled here to celebrate what is now a day in our calendar —that is Primrose Day (chcers). Primrose day was inaugurated to celebrate together one of the greatest statesmen not only we celebrate this day and keep his memory green, but further to know his ideas and how much England owes to his policy. There is no doubt but that the Primrose League has greatly increased in Great Britain; in fact, it is a great power. And from the way Lord Salis- bury was received the other day at Carnarvon it shows that the feeling is growing in Wales that the inhabitants of Wales are beginning to support the Government which gives peace, retrenchment and reform, and as long as he is in omce ne win stick to England,{and England united (loud cheers). I am sure it is most gratifying to you to think that there are now hundreds of habitations and thousands of men and women who are celebrating this eve- ning the anniversary of Lord Beaconsfield's death. In this district it is satisfactory to know that there are several habitations existing (applause). I need hardly refer to the enormous amount of good Prim- rose League habitations are capable of doing (cheers). In elections it exercises a powerful in- fluence it is good for canvassing, and I am sure you all will agree with me that when the next election, takes place in this constituency the Prim- rose League will be found most beneficial in Rhyl (cheers). I will not detain you any longer, and will call on Mr H. T. Roberts, to give you a song (loud applause.) Mr H. T. Roberts then gave a song in capital style entitled The Union Jack," after which Mr Barron, of Manchester, addressed the meeting. He was received with loud cheers, and commenced his speech by saying he was exceedingly sorry that he was the only speaker out of the two that nad been announced to speak there that evening, owing to the fact that their friend Lord Cadogan was not able to be present; but, ladies and gentlemen, he been announced to speak there that evening, owing to the fact that their friend Lord Cadogan was not able to be present; but, ladies and gentlemen, he hoped and trusted that if there were any of the Radical fraternity in the room that night, that they would go away sadder and wiser men (applause). Before he trenched upon their time to discuss the question of politics, he desired to deal with one matter. Last time he had the pleasure of address- ing a Primrose League meeting at Rhyl; after he had left he was subjected to a most dastardly at- tack by a paper, unknown to fame and accuracy, called the Rhyl Record and Advertiser (laughter). He never allowed a man or a paper to malign him without replying to any unjust accusa- tions made against him (applause), and he said uureservedly that he challenged the editor of this paper, presuming it had one, or its office boy, for he had an office boy in Manchaster, who could write better leading articles than appeared in this paper nantrh+pr and aDolause). He said he challenged the editor of the paper to a public discussion on the Irish question in any public place in Khyl. lne first part of the paper, in its report of the meeting that referred to himself, paid him a compliment, though it thought to damage him. It began by saying that "a man named Mr Barron of Manchester then addressed the meeting" (laughter). Thank God, he was a -man (cheers). He was no grovelling sycophant of a man that had attempted to ruin of his country (applause). He was a man, and he was proud of it, and in calling him a man they could not possibly pay him a higher compli- ment; still, they had meant it as an insult, but he believed with Bobbie Burns that a man was a man for-all that." He did not care whether a man wore fustian trousers or a coat of broadcloth. It was the mind and principle that made the man, and not the clothes he wears (cheers). He would not misquote this remarkable literature, the production of the inventive genius of a Radical editor (laugh- ter). He happened to have the paper by him, it was not often he managed to keep these papers, as they accumulated so, but he had succeeded in pre- serving this one, in order that he might read to them some comments that appeared in it upon him- self. He then read a paragraph with reference to the tea-fight that preceded the meeting last year. He did not know whether the editor had been sent complimentary ticket for the tea-fight," as he termed it, or whether he was smarting utder the indignation of not having been invited, and this seemed to have roused his vinegar. He seemed to think that tea-fights were not very good things, but he (the speaker) believed tea-fights to be a very good idea for bringing all classes and all conditions of men into their meetings (cheers). The article proceeded to say that" the latcer's (that was himself) remarks were more characteristic of a famous London fishmonger (Billinsgate he meant). Coarse, vulgar abuse, with irreverent quotations from the prayer-book, were the remaining portions of his speech." 14 was untrue, he repeated it was untrue. He gave the editor of this paper something for menal digestion, but like the cowards editors of Rad- ical papers were, he only resorted to personal re- criminations and abuse instead of answering the argument that were advanced (choors). be paper went on to say," We marvel how a man dared to masquerade those solemn words and con- fessions of sin, or bring to ridicule and contempt the beautiful Church Liturgy If there was one man in the country who had more respect than another for his Church Liturgy, that man was himself (cheers). He loved his Church (cheers). But what was it that he had said to elicit from the Radical paper this remarkable blasphemy against himself. He said when here before that some of his Tory friends, who were rather extreme in their views, said that Mr Glad- stone never spoke the truth (applause). He (the speaker) went on to say that he believed Mr Gladstone did speak the trntb, that is, when he went to Church, and said "We have done those things which we ought not to have done, and have left undone things which we ought to have done (laughter and applause). He wished he could be more honest, he wished that this was not merely a lip expression, but that he would carry out this principle to more practical effect (cheers). lie hoped that their satirical Radical contempory would bear in mind that one of Jus friends had been brought to book for untnrthful statements disseminated against somebody who had organised a large demonstration in London. That gentleman (meaning Mr Bradlaugh) was very loud in his protestations against suppressing that meeting, and charged Lord Salisbury with having furthered the interest of what was called a demonstration of the unemployed. But Lord Salisbury treated this individual in the manner he deserved to be treated, and refused to have anything to do with him, for if you touch tar you must be defifed" (cheers). But it appeared that somebody else had been aggreived by that statement at the same time and proceeclings were instituted against the author of them, and the result of the trial proved that the people of England liked truth and were not going to allow men to go about like roaring lions uttering libels without paying the piper. The result of the libel action against Mr Bradlaugh was that he was mulcted iu damages of f,300 and costs for sajttng what was not true (cheers). Let him ask their Raiical friend, the editor of that paper, to be Wiirned in time lest something of that kind might be his own fate some day (cheers). He would now leave that paper, as probably when he came here again it will not be in existence, if it met with its deserts it would not be (applause). But by' the bye he had a bit of tit-bit for them. As walk- ing through the pretty town of Rhyl that day, he noticed an advertisement board over one of the newspaper shops, describing the paper he had been referring to as the "leading Rhyl paper" (laughter). < If it was so, he was very sorry for the people of Rhyl—(renewed laughter)—but if he were the people of Rhyl, he would take grsat care thab it should not be leading for Ion g- (applause) -because it was like the blind leading the blind, and they would find that they would fall into the ditch in the course of time (hear, hear). There was one thing he noticed that the editor of the newspaper had not the audacity and egotism to say that it was the best (laughter and applause). He did not know much of the Rhyl papers, but from what r he had heard, he recommended them to support the other paper, called the" Journal." The speaker then,after a reference to the emblems of the empire's glory with which the hall was decorated and to the primroses v, bich they as leaguers wore on their breasts and in their button-holes, in memory of the great departed statesman, proceeded to deny the assertion of the Radical presa that Lord Beaconsfield had commenced his career as a Radical, and in sup- port of his denial quoted from speeches delivered by that statesman in 1835 and 1844, in the latter of which he said I beg distinctly to say that I have never changed my principles on Irish policy-at no time, in no place, under no circumstances then as now I maintained that Tory principles are the principles of the democracy." Lord Beaconsneld was a man who loved his country, loved her institu- tions, loved her honour and her fame; and they had La glorious successor to him in Lord Salisbury (applause). They wanted a far-seeing statesman, one who looked into the future and prepared for the future; and they had one in Lord Salisbury (cheers). Lord Beaconsfield was a man who said \phat he meant, and his policy, such as in the matter of the purchase of Suez Canal shares, after it had been condemned by Mr Gladstone, was afterwards ap- proved by him. Lord Beacontfiell had lived to raise his country in the estimation of every other Power (cheers); that could not be said of the Grand Old Man. Mr Gladstone, through circumstances over which he had no control," failed to go to the funeral of Lord Beaconsfield; but her Majesty could not allow his remains to be laid in the tomb until her eyes had rested on him for the last time. Through bis death the Queen had lost a counsellor and friend, and this country had lost a trusted pilot of the ship of State (cheer.). The Queen of England was not ashamed to send her tribute to his tomb, and in sending that tribute she said, Kings tomb, and in sending that tribute she said, Kings love him that speaketh truth (applause). Of the Primrose League Mr Barron said it was one of the most glorious institutions England could boast of to-day, and proof of that was the fact that it is being imitated by the Liberals. Having dwelt upon the principles of the League, he referred to the question of the disestablishment and disendow- ment of the Church in Wales, and the question of Home Rule for Ireland. Having spoke a for nearly an hour and a half he resumed his seat amid loud applause. Dr. Girdlestone said he had been asked to move that a vote of thanks be accorded to Mr Barron for the very able address he had given that night. He was sure they had listened attentively to what had been said, and that they appreciated Mr Barron's remarks—(applause)—and were highly delighted with the entertainment that had been provided that evening, and the masterly manner in which Mr Barron had refuted the mis-statements and un- truths which their opponents were in the habit of spreading about concerning the Primrose League. They were there that evening as Conservative aiitl Liber-il Unionists working together to uphold the integrity of this empire, and determined to do all they could in support of the Queen and Consti- tution (cheers). Mr Twiston Morgan had great pleasure in seconding the resolution, and in doing so, reminded them that Mr Barron had expressed a wish to be present at the opening of the new Conservative Cub Rooms (applause). He Was sure that if Mr Barron came down on that occasion he would receive a very cordial welcome and an enthusiastic audience, and he (Mr Morgan) earnestly hoped he would have the pleasure of meeting him there (cheers). Mr Barron's speech that evening he characterised not as an Unionist and Conservative one, but a highly Constitutional speech (cheers). Mrs Knig-htley having very sweetly sang a song, Mr Barron replied, and in doiflg so he thanked them sincerely for the too kind reception they had accorded him that evening, and for the kind manner in which they had spoken of aDy slight services he might have rendered (applause). He could hardly express in adequate terms the pleasure he felt in once more meeting his Conservative friends jat Rhyl (cheers). He might seem to be very hard on their opponents according to some individuals, but he WB" animated by a desire to see his country great (cheers), to see her respected, to see those down- trodden people in Ireland in a better position, so that they might lift up their heads and be honest, He believed in the lines "That Tenderly, gently stroke a nettle, And it stings you for your paiD, Grasp it like a man of mettle And it safe as grass remains.' (cheert). That was the reason he believed that the tirm policy persued by the present Government would in the end prove beneficial to the people of Ireland, in rescuing them from their demoralizing influence, and throldom of the National League of Ireland (cheers). Mr Llew. Lloyd said it was his pleasant duty to propose that a vote of thanks be given to their chairman for presiding there that evening (applause). They were always glad to see him -allongst them (cheers). He believed that was the first occasion for him to appear there in connection with the Primrose League, on Primrose day, but he was sure they would all join with him in hoping it would not be the last (cheers). He thought they might to a certain extend look upon that day now as an annual festival for the Primrose League in Rhyl (applause). Last year they had a tea meeting in the afternoon followed by a large meeting in the evening, which was tried in the way of an experi- ,went, and it proved a successful one (cheers). This year they had had a tea fight which was even more successful than the previous one, and he might safely say that the meeting held that evening had also been more successful (cheers). They had had a good attendance and a splendid speech from Mr Barron (applause). He had put things so plain before them, that he (Mr Lloyd) thought there was no one present but who would home some of the sentiments or some of the arguments that Le had enunciated that evening, and which ruled the conduct of the Conservative party in the United Kingdom of Great Britain (cheers). He also hoped that on many future occasions on the 19th of April, they wouli see Major Conwy amongst them (applause). He hartl great pieasuae in moving that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded him (cheers). The Rev H. J. Cooke, who was loudly cheered, said he had very great pleasure in seconding the vote of thanks to their worthy chairman, which had been so ably proposed by Mr L1. Lloyd (cheers). There was one remark made by the chairman, with which he (the speaker) had been very much struck, and that was, that it was quite evident that the, 19th of April would form an important day in every succeeding vrear in their country's calendar (cheers). Now, he (the speaker) said that no one as he came down the streets of Rhyl, and saw the display of flowers that met his eyes here, there and every- where, could not po'sibjy fail to endorse that sentiment (cheers)^ foreigner walking through the town on that nforning would naturally have come to the conclusion that they were having an immense flower show in the town, the only thing he would be pUzzled at would be the great sameness and the insufficient variety (laughter). But, flovsers had played before now a very important part in the histoty of their nation (applause). Early in their records Englishmen ranged them- selves under the white rose and the red, and many a struggle they had, and under those flowers some of the bravest and bestof their countrymen dyed the fields with their blood. But now there was a great difference their triumphs under the little primrose was of a different kind the primrose signified the triumph of peace, and the means erf perpetuating the same, and a fitting tribute to the memory of a man whose paeud boast was t) bring them peace with hondjfcr (cheers). The resolution was put to the meeting and carried by acclamation. The chairman having replied, the audience dis- persed after joining in singing "God Save the Queen."

A PoiNSOP CoVETnT.-There is one little piece of kindness which almost all, old and young, have op- portunities to perform, and by the practice of which they can very materially add to the comfort and hap- piness of less fortunate persons. It is to avoid looking at deformities or marks of disease when they are met in the street or the home. The keen suffering given to a sensitive person—and all persons with a notice- able deformity may well be supposed to be sensitive on that subject—is such as one who has felt it can alone understand to the full. Of course it is the most natural thing for the eye to fall upon that which is marked or usiusual; but that is a poor excuse for unkindness. We ought deliberately to sdhool our* nelves not to add by look or by word to the un- happiness of those who have already enough to bear. OTHERS.—It is good to be attracted out of ourselves; to be forced to take a near view of the sufferings, the privations, the efforts, the difficulties of others. If we ourselves live in fulness of content, it is well to be reminded that thousands of our fellow-creatures undergo a different lot; it is well to have sleepy sympathies excited and lethargic selfishness shaken up. If, on the other hand, we are contending with the special grief, the intimate trial, the peculiar bitterness with which God has seen fit to jpingle our own cup of existence, it is very good to know that our own overcast lot is not singular it stills the repining word and thought, it rouses the flagging strength, to have it vividly set before us that there are countless afflictions in the world, each perhaps rivalling, some surpassing, the private pain over which we are too prone exclusively to despond-Charlotte Bronte. ENDUJIANCE.—"A somewhat varied experience 0; men," says Professor Huxley, "has led me, the longer I live, to set the less value upon mere cleverness, and to attach more and more importance to industry and to physical endurance. Indeed I am much disposed to think that endurance is the most valuable quality of all; for industry, as the desire to work hard, does not comecto much if a feeble frame is unable to respond to the aesire. Everybody who has had to make his way in the world must know that, while the occasion for intellectual effort of a high order is exceedingly rare, it constantly happens that a man's future turns upon his being able to stand a sudden and a heavy strain upon his powers of endurance. To a lawyer, a physician, a merchant, it may be everything to be able to work for the space of 16 hours a day for as long as is needful without knocking up. Moreover, the patience, tenacity, and good humour which are among the most important qualifications for dealing with men are incompatible with an irritable brain, a week'stomach, or a defective circulation." AsPARAGUS.-The proper way to cook asparagus is not generally known. In the first place a pot of some depth is required, and it is well in preparing the grass to cut it rather short, taking care how- ever not to shprten it so as to diaeomiort tnose who eat it, for a "handle" is Squired by those who take asparagus in their fingers, which is the only true way of enjoying it. Having scraped and tied and cut the bundles ready for the pot, have the pot ready with boiling water and salt in the usual way, and stand the asparagus upright in it, with the heads an inch or so above the level of the water. Now let the cooking proceed in the usual way. At the end of it it will be found that the stalks are perfectly cooked while the heads ar^jerfectl.v cooked also. The fact is, this plan permits of more time to soften the stalks without wasting the tops, for, if the tops are immersed as well as the bottoms, they are cooked too soon, and we have to serve up the grass while the stalks are still as hard as sticks. Try this method fairly, and you will never go back to the olGr fashioned way of laying the bundles so as to be wholly covered by the wAmateur Gardening. WINTER DRESS FOR CHILDREN. For some years past it has been the fashion to leave portions of chil- dren's limbs uncovered. The recent researches of Onimus and Brown-Sequard on the diseases of nerve- centres arising from surface impressions have given new force and a clearer explanation, says the Sanitary Record, to facts which have long been observed by physicians. It is an error to believe that children are less susceptible to cold than adults the contrary is the truth-and we very much doubt whether adults could thus go about with naked limbs without ex-, periencing serious consequences. We repeat ^tna* the exposure of the lower extremities to aiJ atmos- pheric influences is a means of catching cold w. ich fre- quently bring on rheumatismal congestions of the nerve-centres, and we are persuaded that even the affections a frigore of the respiratory organs are often due to this mode of dressing, for itis known that the exposure of the arms and shoulders though perhaps less frequently than the wetting or chilling of the feet, gives rise to colds. "Keep the feet warm is a -very old hygienic maxim, notwithstanding which children a necks are better covered than their legs a,ndfeet. lne influence of cold upon the lower extremities certainly reacts upon the spinal circulation, and we know how frequently children are exposed to that almost incur- able affection, atrophicparaiysis. Every time, savs Dr. Onimus, that we have been able to trace exactly the history of such cases, we have found a chill as the cause of this affection. The vessels of the spinal, cord, and particularly those of the gray ™bstence, which are the most numerous, are congested by renex action, and thus bring on the various symptoms ot paralysis

R H Y L. ENGLISH WESLEYANS.—We understand that the Rev. John Judge, who is now superinten- dent of the Gloucester Wesleyan Circuit, has signified his acceptance of an unanimous invit- ation to succeed the Rev. Thomas Rippon as superintendent of the Rhyl English Wes- leyan Circuit after the conference of 1889. STARR BOWKETT BUILDING SOCIETY.—We are pleased to inform our readers that the pro- moters have decided to form a Starr Bowkett Society for Rhyl provided they receive a suffic- ient number ot names of intended shareholders to insure its success.—If the requisite number of promises are obtained Mr Starr (the founder) will come to ijiyl at an early date to inaugur- ate the Society and deliver an explanatory lecture. Persons desirous of taking shares should therefore at once give their names to Mr F. Geary. 29, Prince's Street, Rhyl, who will also be pleased to furnish any infornmtion with reference to the society. A FALSE ALARM.—About seven o'clock on Sunday evening, a false alarm of fire was given. Itwould appear that a p by noticed a rather dense escape of steam issuing from the roof of the Men's Convalescent Institution, Bedford Street, which led him to believe it was on fire. He at once ran to the Police Station, and ob- tained possession of the key, and rang the bell himself- The alarm caused great commotion, and as services were being procaeded with at the time fn the various chapels, ttie congrega- tions naturally got somewhat uneasy, and large numbers rushed out. The Fifce Engine was taken with great promptitude to the supposed scene of conflagratkn, but happily its services were not required. LECTURE.—On Friday, the 13th inst., the Rev. J. Puleston Jones, of Bala, delivered his popular lecture on "Savonarola," at the Welsh Calvinistic Chapel, Warren Road. The chair was occupied by the Rev. Evan Lloyd, and there was a fair attendance. The lecturer treated his subject in a masterly manner, and although he spoke for nearly two hours, he succeeded in keeping his audience interested to the end. At the close a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman and Lecturer was carried. The proceeds were devoted towards a fund for relieving the poor attending Warreti Road chapel. MR P. MOSTYN WILLIAMS ON THE EDUCA- TION COMMISSION.—At the annual meeting of the English Congregational Union of North W ais, held last week at Buckley, Mr Mostyn Williams, of Rhyl, in the course of an address, said a Commission had been inquiring into the working of the elementary system of education, and on that Commission the denominationalists were in a very large majority. The Commis- sion has completed its inquiries, and from all they could hear a very strong recommendation would be made that the denominational system ot education should be strengthened, and the School Board system weakened. As Noncon- formists, and he might be permitted to say as Liberals, flhey should watch that movement carefully and be prepared to take action to de- fend their principles. He proposed "That this meeting of delegates of the North Wales English Congregational Union desires to call the attention of the Churches and the District Unicns and aRt other local organizations who feel an interest in the question of unsectarian education, to the movement which aims at strengthening the denominational system at the expense and to the detriment of the School Board system of education as by law estab- lished. The Royal Commission appointed at the instigation of Cardinal Manning and the dignitaries of the Church of England, of which Lord Cross is chairman, and the majority of whose members are strenuous supporters of denominationol schools is about to issue its re- port, and judging from the official witnesses examined and the strong bias shown in the Educational Department towards that system, it may be naturally inferred that the report will favour changes prejudicial to the School Board system, for which the friends of religious liberty fought so long and made such great sac- rifices. We therefore recommend that commit- tees shall be formed with a view of watching the movements of the denominationalists, of giving information, of preparing for future ac- tion, and also of passing resolutions condemna- of al attempts to pursue a reactionary educa tional policy" (hear,tear). The Rev. D. Oliver- seconded the motion, which was agreed to, and on the suggestion of the Chairman a copy was directed to be sent to the Commission. CHRIST CHURCH.—A meeting of the mem- bers of this Church was convened for last even- ing (Friday), to consider the question of a successor to the Rev. D. B. Hooke. As our advertising columns show Mr Hooke preaches on Sunday for the last time but one when the School Anniversary services will be held. Rev. Thomas Rippon also takes part. PLEASANT EVFNINGS.These conclude on Wednesday next with a Conversazione and Sale of Work, as advertised in our columns. The meeting which will, practically be Mr Hooke's farewell gathering, will be under the presidency of Mr Samuel Perks, J.P., who pre- sided at the first Pleasant Eveningfive years ago. "THE EIGHTY-CLUB CIRCULAR."—We wel- come this new publication as a cheap and reli- able medium of obtaining information as to the actual state of things in Ireland, and as to the real character of the Coercion Act. It sup- plies a real want, inasmuch as the English press give but very meagre accounts of the Executive in that unhappy country. The mat- ter printed in the circular is carefully selected, under the supervision of a committee from papers belonging to all shades of politics. The price is only one halfpenny, and will be pub- lished at intervals for two months. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BILL AND THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES,—Mr Samuel Smith addressing his constituents at Buckley, last week, referred at length to the Local Gov- ernment Bill, and pointed out that the Bill provided for no change in the appointment of magistrates, and they in Flintshire must pro- test against the present method oi appointing them. Mr Roberts and himself had made many efforts to secure for the great mass of the Nonconformist population of Flintshire such an adequate representation of the Befth as they deserved, They altogether repudiated the assertion that the Nonconformists of Wales did not qontain men fit to adorn that position (hear, hear) He knew that such men could be found men of education, of honourable character, possessing the esteem of their neigh- bours, and holding the necessary social position. 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- 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, I spirits, mineral waters, foreign cigars, &c., on application to John H. Ellis, Wine and Spirit Merchant 12, Water Street, Rhyl.—Advt. THE PARROT," IS the title of a very good little satirical paper published in Manchester and enjoying a large circulation. It is devoted to art, the drama and raging. A special feature is made of thereupon system, by which subsrcibers stand chances of winning valuable prizes. This week ad elegant bassinette m. given. Ule pro- proprietors arc Messrs Pratt & Co., the head of whieh firm is well-known in this to™. April showers not only bring fortuMay flowers, but necessitate our UMBRELLAS being in good repair, and if they rect^re to be recovered, they should be done with Hatwood's Special Material, which has the appearance of the finest silk but wears tlaee times as long, because it never cuts' I in the tmds, and only costs 7/6 for either Lady's or Gent's umbrella. Orders received in the morning are executed by the evening of same day bv Hatwood in Queen Street.—Advt. MARCH BREWBD 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 in Rhyl for Raggetts' Invalid Nourishing London t Stout, also the Stretton Hills Mineral Water Co., Church Stretton. Full price liets of all wines, spirits, cigars, on application to H. A. Steer, 73, High Street, Rhyl.—ADVT. GUARANTEED PURE FLOUR.—The Alun Mills, Mold) Brands of the Roller Floor, made on the I Hungarian system, of Millfcg. "Three Stare,' Two Stars," and One Star." Ask your Grocer or Baker for the above branda—Ai%t. ( MEN'S CONVALESCENT IN-TITUTI ON,. -This institution was opened on Monday the 16th inst., and there are a £ present in the house 15 inmates. Every preparation for the coming season have been made by Mr and Mrs Thos. Roberts, the steward and stewardess.

MR. BARRON AND THE ADVERTISER The following are some of. the choice ex- pressions at the meeting last year of the Man on Mr Gladstone. Such low, and blasphemou language was cheered by lory Knights and Primrose Dames:— WHAT MR BARRON SAID Qf MR GLADSTONE. To compare Air Gladstone to a weathercock was a libel, he said, on that creature. They could never learn from Mr Gladstone's speeches which way the wind blew; he would make a speech one day, contradict it the next, and contradict his own contadiction the day after (laughter. Mr Gladstone only spoke the truth once a week-namely, when he used those words in the Liturgy of the Church—" We haKe done those things which we ought not to have done, and have leW undone those things which we ought to Iftve done, and there is no health in us" (laughter). If there was one man responsible for crime in Ireland Mr Gladstone was the man (cheers). Mr Gladstone would do anytling for power and office but he had sat on the Treasury Bench for the last tinfc." W Subjoined are our colhiuentr, feem the same issue as the speech. We now wish em- phasise every word we then wrote WHAT THE ADVERTISER SAID OF MR BARRON On Tuesday that heterogeneous amalgam, which disingenuously calls itself the Unionist party, in Rhyl, held a demonstration in honour pf their lamented saint, Lord Beconsfield. It is a curious thing, but nevertheless true, that Tories in Wales always require some extraneous inducement to bring them up to the scratch- t. c, to make them attend a meeting in support of their own principles. It is likewise curious that when brought up to the scratch the major- ity of them are of the fairer but weaker sex. On Tuesday the extraneous propellors of Tory enthusiasm were a meal tea and songs Tea- fights are excellent things in their way, and we would be the last in the world to deprecate the sublime power of music; but there surely seems something out of place when both are combined oti the anniversary of death. It almost seems as though the Tories were re- joicing that their hero had died. They despoil our beautiful lanes and woods of their coronets of yellow to adorn themselves when listening to a high-class music-hall ditty. The principal speaker at the meeting was the Hon- G. T. Kenyon, M.P. for the Denbigh Boroughs- His speech was more remarkable for its length than for its argument. He acknowledged there were no grounds for the Government Coercion Bill, but they went on the wiser course-they would be ready when conspiracy and crime appeared "to nip it in the bud." The COR- stitution, then, is to be thoroughly revolution- ized, so that a thing which does not exist, but which it is hoped will exist, inay be nipped in the bud when it begins to exist, The Tories cheered at this monument of human foresight and logic. They are angry because the National League has suppressed crime and they hope the very severity of their bill will induce the Irish people to commit crime. Mr Kenyon made another statement equally startling with I the bud-nipping If our readers care to peruse his speech, and we sincerely hope they will, for it is more calculated to make converts to Liberalism than many we ha-ve listened tJ, they will see that he said the Plan of Campairo was introduced into Ireland because Sir M. Hicks- Beach had tried to make the Irish landlord: "deal kindly with their tenants during the trying winter." Tea-fights cannot be g od for speech-making. A Mr Barron, in a subsequent address, said that where intelligence prevailed there the Conservative cause flourished. We prefer the intelligence of Flintshire and York- shire to the exhibitions of Messrs Kenyon and Barron. The latter's remarks were more characteristic of a famous London fish-market than of even a Primrose League meeting. Coarse, vulgar, abuse, interspersed with irrev- er«»t quotations from the Prayer Book, were the main portions of his speech. We marvel how a man dared to masquerade those solemn words of confession of sins, which Churchmen say on their bended knees, or to bring to ridicule and contempt their beautiful Church Liturgy. The meeting eventually declared for coercion, and dispersed well-satisfied with its works."

ST. ASAPH. NEW PASTOR.—At the bi-monthly meeting of the Montgomery and Salop Presbytery, held at Arddleen last week, it was resolved that a letter of transfer to the mouthfy meeting of the Vale of Clwyd be granted to the Rev. R. Owen Morris, M.A-, late pastor of Welshpool Church, but who has now accepted the pastorate of St. Asaph and Cefn Meiriadog churches. SERIOUS ILLNESS OF THE REV. W- GLAN- FFRWD THOMAS.—At the morning service in the Cathedral on Sunday last, just as the Dean had commenced the communion service, the Rev. W. Glanffrwd Thomas, who had read the second lesson, was seized with a fainting fit. Whilst the communion service was being pro- ceeded with, Mr Thomas remained in his stall where he fell down in a fit. Mr Alun Lloyd, who was sitting by his side, rendered him what assistance he could, and another gentleman observing that something had happened also went to his assistance. The Verger, Mr Mans- bridge, was also called; and Mr Jones, the Bank, also came to render what help he could. By the joint aid of these gentlemen Mr Thomas was assisted to the chapter house, and from there was taken to his residence, where he still remains in a precarious condition. SALE AT WIGFAIR IsA.F.-Loat Tuesday Messrs Clough & Co., held one of the most successful sales that over took place in this neighbourhood, at Wigfair Isaf, on the agricultural stock of Mr J. Briscoe, who is giving up farming. The stock oonsiated of 49 cattle, 6 horses, sheep, pigs, and imple- ments. The following were some of thg prices obtained :-Waggoii, £ 20; seed drill, 913; Wffing machine £ \6-, cart, tl3 10s.; roller, 15s. hay tender, £4 10s. harnests (set), £4 15s. leading gear, X4; yearling sheep, 45s. to 60. per head. Porker, 36s, to 44s.; two- year old bullocks, £10 to Xil 53. two-ypar old heifers, £9 to S10 15s. m-calf heifers. £ 9 10s. to £ 14 5s. barren heifers, £13 15s- to il5 2s. 6d. two-year old fat bullocks, JE11 7s. 6d. to S-18 153. three-year old fat bullocks, £ 16 to 121 10s.; horses, J517 10s. to JC29 10il. It must also be borne in mind that the sale was strictly a cash one. Mr G. T W. Wriford was the auctioneer, and it is very much to his credit that he succeeded in obtaiaing such good prices, and in selling over 250 lots in less than five hours. A TABLET was put on the wall over the Cross last week, with following inscrpition thereon "The street lamps ef this city were erected by public subscription in commemora- tion of the J nbilee of Qneen Victoria, 1887." At a meeting of the North Wales Liberal Federation held at Chester on Tuesday, it WAS decided to urge on all Welsh members of Parliament to press for printing in Welsh by Parliament of all Parliamentary papers, especially those relating to Wales. RHTL SWIMMING AND RoWING CLUB.— Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meet- ing of the members and oubseribers of the above will be held on Thursday next tSte 26 inst., at Reynolds Cocoa Hoase, at 7-30 p.m. precisely.—J. W. Jones Hon. Sec. Rhyl April 19, 1888. The Lord-Lieutenant of Flintshire, Mr H. R. Hughes of Kinmel, reoently presented sites for Calvinistic Methodist chapels at Bala-Deulyn and other places. Tlis liberality was gratefully recognised by the Quarterly Association held at Machynlleth last week.

A Lady friend says she has kept her hands and complexion beautifully 0f6 and smooth this winter by tifcmply Lawrence's Glycerine Cream Bottles, 6d, awpls., at 20, High-street.—APTT. <

HINTS FOR THE HOMRe I A FAULT imputed to another person is of "IM to be found only in the mind of the observer. A POULTICE FOR INFLAMED EYEs.-Take half a pint of a decoction of linseed in witter, and as much flower of linseed as is sufficient to make it of a proper consistence. This poultice is preferable to a bread and milk poultice for inflamed eyes, as it will not grow eour and acrid. DELMONICO POTATOES—An excellent way _foi farming potatoes is to chop or slice cold boiled Eotatoes quite fine, place them in a baking dish, strew utter and gait on them as put in, and dredge a littls flour on each layer. When full, pour milk, and bake in the oven to a nice brown. JUDGED BT IiJS WORDS.-Leam the value of a mjn's words and expressions, and you know him. Each man has a measure of his own for everything; this he offers you, inadvertently, in his words. He who has a superlative for everything, wants a measure for the great or small.-Lavater. NOISE increases the wear and tear of the body and tends to shorten life. All stimulation of the acoustic nerve stimulates the action of the heart, and an undue frequency or force of the heart's action means an increased demand on the sources of our bodies. Incessant noise tends insensibly to produce fatigue, and. thus to exhaust the strength. WORK in well-doing. Do not say you have no tools. Why, there is not a meK, or a thing, now alive but has tools. The basest created of animalcules, the spider itself, haa a spifj'jing-jenny, and warp- tug-mill, and power-loom within ite head. Every b ;ing that can live can do something. This let him d,). Tools! Hast C u not a brain, furnished, furnishable with some glimmerings of light, and three fipgers to hold a pen withal ? Never since Aaron s rod went out of practice, or even before, was there such ai wonder-working tool. Greater than all recorded miracles have been performed by the pen.-J. Platt. How TO PRESERVE THE EYESIGHT.—Avoid all sudden changes between light and darkness. Never begin to read, write, or sew for several minutes after coming from darkness to a bright light. Never read by twilight or moonlight, or on dark cloudy days. When reading, it is best to let the light fall from above obliquely over the left shoulder. Do not use the eyesight by light so scant that it requires an effort to discriminate. The very moment'you are instinc- tively prompted to rub your eyes, that moment atop using them. If the eyelids are glued together on waking up do not forcibly open them, but apply saliva with the finger. It is the speediest dilutant in the world then wash your eyes and face in warm water.

Lloyd (Ffynon Beuno), Mrs Edwards (Gardener), Mrs Jones, Miss Jones (Nantcwilym) Misse« Wilson, Miss Ellen Barnelli, Mrs Carty, Mrs Kenny (St. Beuno's College). Mr Woodissee of Denbfgh, kindly gave a loan of the crockery, and the men employed in Mr Gee's iron ore mine kindly fired the canons. PARISH GATHERING. On Friday, the 13th inst, after stoppage during Lent, the Parish Gatherings were resumed The chair was occupied by J. LI. Roe-Browne, Esq, solicitor, and there was a large attendance. The Chairman said, in the course of his opening remarks that he was proud of the privilege of occupying the seat of honour that evening-he considered he was occupying a very honour- able and enviable position, surrounded as he was by so many pleasant faces. It was the first time in his career that he had the distinction conferred upon him of occupying at an enter- tainment the presidential i, chair in his native town-for in Rhyl he had been born and bred, and in its vicinity he had been brought up and educated, and he was proud of that fact (cheers). If he managed to fill the chair in a fairly satisfactory manner that night he hoped it wouli not be the last time he should have the pleasure of doing so (applause). He then referred to the previous Parish Gatherings and the success that had attended the efforts of their indefatigabe pro. moter, the Rev. Clement Davies, senior curate of the parish. He had been most energetic in en- deavouring to make them a success, and his efforts had not proved futile (cheers). Few people knew the difficulties and obstacles a person had to sur- mount in organising even the smallest entertain- ments, especially so when carried on periodically, and the stock of fresh talent became gradually less and less. He (the Chairman), had no doubt a considerable sum had been raised by the former gatherings towards liquidating the existing debt on St John's Church, and all credit and praise should be given Mr Davies for his efforts in doing a good work both in raising funds for a good object and in providing innocent and edifying amusement and recreation for those many of wnom could not really afford to spend their money in higher priced entertainments (hear, hear). The ocject of this Gathering was to provide funds for the the purpose of cleaning and freeing from dust and dirt the walls, arches, windows and [ceilings of St Thomas' Church. He thought this was a good object, and it would be hard to find a better one, for it was highly desireable and necessary that a place of worship of all others should be purified from all dirt, for, as the Scripture said, cleanliness is next to Godliness." He then pro- ceeded to apologise for the absence of Miss -^ttie Harris, who had written to say that her medical adviser had prevented her taking part on account of the state of her vocal organs. But he (the Chairman), was glad to say that Mr Frank Lloyd, the son of their esteemed County Court Judge, I had very kindly consented on the spur oi me moment to fill the gap, and he was sure he would do it right worthily (applause). The following programme was then proceeded with: Pianofo ta duet, "Hungarian Dance," Fraulein V on Waldheim and Miss Wanner duet vocal All's "Well," Messrs H. T. Roberts and G. Bell;'song, "Kitty Maldoon," Mr E. C. Pugh; song, The Chimney Corner," Mrs Pierce Lewis harp solo, Mrs Llewelyn Lloyd; song, Miss Olivia Heaton Harris; pianoforte solo, American Cique," Miss Wanner: recitation, "The Show- man's Courtship," the Chairman song. Miss Olivia Heaton Harris violin solo, "Faust," Miss Adams song, Mrs Pierce Lewis harp solo, Mrs Llewelyn Lloyd song, Father 0 Flynn, Mr E. C. Pugh duet vocal, "Larboard Watch," Messrs H. T. Roberts and George Bell; God Save the Queen." Mr Frank Lloyd (son of Judge Horatio Lloyd) also kindly came' forward, and his mimioing of different instruments created much amusement. He also gave a song entitled May Queen Victoria Reign," for which he was loudly applauded. Great credit is duo to Messrs 0. Leo. Rippon, C. .W. Berrie,andG. T. Lyne, for the excellent manner III which they carried out the arrangements of the evening.