Denbighshire Free Press

THE MMJMT TO RUYL. A LOYAL DEMONSTRATION. OPENING THE ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL. "While the clouds of Bangor on Monday wept copious showers at the departure of the Royal guests], the whole populace has delighted to honour, a brilliant sun at Rhyl shone glad welcome to the Prince and Princess on their arrival at the celebrated watering place. Wales thus worthily greated the coming and regretfully sped the departing guests. It was a delightful 0 3ay at Rhyl, real w Royal weather," with- out a cloud and with plenty of bright sunshine. RHYL'S RECEPTION. At Rhyl everything was hustle and excitement in anticipation of the opening of the new Royal Alexandra hospital on the East Parade by the Prince and Princess of Wales. The authorities responsible for She arrangements had wisely concentrated all their efforts from the decorative point of view on the immediate line of route. The station itself at the point of the Royal entrance and exit was most beautifully and artistically decorated, while High-street, leading from the station oittlet straight to the front, was one blaze of colour, one loing harbour of greenery. The station was. handsomely draper ia red, white and blue, ever the large entrance gate a Prince of Wales plume as a shield representing the united Empire. There were the Royal arms of Great Britain and Ireland, to- gether with the separate emblems of Victoria, South Australia, Qaeensland, West Australia, Cape Colony, Canada, and the Indian Empire. The decorations in High-street were of a most elaborate character, and a plentiful supply of evergreens, which practically concealed the walls of the houses on eaeh lIide, gave the long line of straight street to the sea front the appearance of a beauti- ful arbour. Tits whole length of the street Was most artistically festooned, and numerous floral arches sroased it at given points, these bearing loyal greetings. With a better eye to business than their brethren of Carnarvon and Bangor the Rhyl trades- men, instead of closing their shops for the day, wisely kept them open, and not only gave the town a brighter appearance, but after the departure of the Royal guests made a rearing trade from the immense crowds of sightseers. Some time before the hour fixed for the arrival of the Royal train, the Rhyl Urban Council and the Reception Committee met at the Town Hall and went in carriage procession in the following order to the Railway Station :— First Carriage—Mr J H Lewis, M.P., Mr W Davies, chairman of the Flintshire County Council Mr R Bromley, clerk of the peace Mr L J Roberts, H.M. lu- spector of Schools. Second Carrjage-Mr Thos W Hughes, Mayor of Flint; Mr A 0 Evans, Mayor of Denbigh; Mr Henry Taylor, town clerk of Flint Mr J Parry Jones, town clerk of Denbigh, both the Mayors and Town Clerks wearing their robes of office. Third Carriage-Hr Lambert, chairman of Holywell D.C. Rev B Hayward Browne, M.A., Dr Moreton Prichard, Mr W A Lewis. II Fourth Carriage-Mr Tilby, chair- man of the Rhyl Urban District Council; Mr A Rowlands, town clerk Mr J H Ellis, Mr J Lamell, chairman of the Prestatyn Council. Four other carriages contained Rhyl Coineillors and officers of the Council. THE ARRIVAL. The Lord Lieutenant of Flintshire (H R Hughes, Esq., of Kinmel) provided tbe, carriage for the reception of the Prince aad Princess. As the Royal train steamed in punctually to time, loud cheers from within notified those without of its arrival. The Royal 'Visitors were received by the Lord Lieutenant, with whom they cordially shook hands, and by the Bishop of St Asaph, the High Sheriff of Flintshire (Sir Wyndham Hanmer), the chairman of the Rhyl Council (Mr H A Tilby), and the reception com- mittee. The Lord Lieutenant having presented ihe Bishop, the High Sheriff, and the chairman of the council to their Royal Highnesses, the chairman (Mr H A Tilby) presented the Prince with the following address, which was in album form, bound in blue morocco, and bearing on the outside cover a beautiful impression of the seal of the Council:— To their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales. May it please your Royal Highnesses,—We, the Rhyl Urban District Council, as representing the in- habitants of Rhyl, desire to express our unbounded pleasure in having the honour of welcoming your Royal Highnesses on your visit to the town. We do so with true loyalty and affection, and pray that your lives may long be spared in the best interest of the nation, and always under the Divine blessing, guidance, and pro- tection We view with peculiar satisfaction to the fact that the object of this memorable visit is to open an institution which has been the means of incalculable good for many years, under the distinguished patronage of the universally beloved Queen Alexandra, whose good name it bears- also the fact that the foundation stone of the present buildings was laid by the hand of her most Gracious Majesty. It is, again, a source of much gratification to us that your Royal Highnesses are at this moment almost within sight of the ancient Castloof Rhuddlan, where the title of Prince of Wales was originated and first proclaimed 1Jy your great ancestor King Edward I. Wishing your Royal Highnesses and family every happiness, we remain, with the greatest respect, your Royal Highnesses' most obedient servants, Given under our common sea), H A Tilby, chairman. J W Jones, chairman of Finazoe Com. Arthur Rowlands, clerk to the Council. f The Prince replied as follows:— Gentlemen,—The Princess and I are greatly touched by the words with which we are welcomed to Rhyl by the Urban District Council as representing its in- habitants. We are much pleased to pause here on our journey in order to assist in the inauguration of the new buildings of the hospital, which bears the name of my dear mother, and the first stone of which was laid by her. I know with what, satisfaction she will hear of the completion of tik;b work. It is interesting to know that I receive this address within sight of a spot so closely connected with the history of the ancient title which I am proud to bear. Detachments of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers attended as a guard of honour, with Col Mainwaring (in command of the district), Colonel Wynne Edwards (ltf the 1st R.W.F.), and Colonel Sheriff Roberts (of the 2nd R.W.F.), and Captain Keene in command of the 2nd Battalion. The ceremony at the station was purely formal, and the procession to the hospital was immediately formed. The route taken by the procession was from the station, through High-street, on to the East Parade, and then to the Royal Alexandra Hospital. High-street was packed with spectators and there were a large number of people on the East Parade, many having occupied points of vantage on the saadhills. The escort from the station to the Royal Alexandra Hospital was pro- vided by the Denbighshire Imperial Yeomanry, and the line of route was kept by members of the National Fire Brigades Union and the County Constabulary. In waiting at the hospital there was a guard of honour of the 2ud V.B. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which was commanded by Capt. Keene, of Mold, with Capt Hall and Lieut Cooney as half-company commanders. The progress of the Royal party through the streets was attended with continued and enthusiastic tokens of loyalty, and when the Alexandra Hospital was reached there was a spontaneous outburst of cheering, the band attached to the guard of honour playing the National Antbera. The Royal party were received at the entrance of the building by the Bishop of St Asaph and other gentlemen eonnected with the insti- tution, with whom their Royal Highnesses shook hands. They were afterwards con- ducted through the building by the Bishop and Mr Hugh Jones, M.A., the hon. sec. of the Institution. OPENING ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL. SPEECHES BY THE PRINCE. In the meantime about a thousand people had assembled in a marquee erected near the hospital building, where the formal ceremony was carried out; admission being by guinea tickets to seats and 5s to the unreserved enclosure. Amongst those who were present at these proceedings were Lord Kenyon, Lord and Lady Mostyn, Mrs Mainwaring (Bryabella), Colonel Cornwallis West (lord lieutenant of Denbighshire) and Mrs Cornwallis West, Col Henry Howard, Mrs and Miss Howard, Mrs Townshend Mainwaring, Capt Robert Williams Wynn; Mrs Williams Wynn, the Mayor of Denbigh (Mr A 0 Evans), and the Town Clerk (Mr Parry Jones), Mrs and the Misses Edwards (The Palace), Col and Mrs Mesham, Capt and Mrs Cole, Mr and Mrs J Herbert Lewis, M.P., Mr EO V Lloyd (Rhagatt), Sir Pyers and Lady Mostyn, Major Hughes (Kinmel), the Hon Mary Hughes, Miss Frances Hughes, Dr Girdlestone, Col and Mrs Mainwaring, Mr P P Pennant (chair- man of the Flint Quarter Sessions), the Lord and Lady Mayoress of Liverpool (Alderman and Mrs Petrie), Sir James Sawyer (representing the Lord Mayor of Birmingbalay-, Col R B Mainwaring (con- mandlug, 23rd Regimental District), the Mayor of Flint, Mr and Mrs PH Chambres, and indeed all the elite of the surrounding district. The scene inside the marquee was an animated one, all present being on the tiptoe of expectation, and when the arrival of the Royal party was heralded by cheers and the strains of God save the King," the excitement, though pleasurable, became a little tense. The Prince and Princess of Wales, immediately on entering the pavilion, proceeded to the platform, where Miss iBlai3che Edwards, the young daughter of the Bishop of St Asaph, who was charmingly attired, presented the Princess with a magnificent bouquet. It was received with a pleasant gmile and gracious recognition. The Royal visitors then ascended the platform and were accompanied thereon by the Lord Bishop of St Asaph, who presided, Mr Hughes of Kinmel, the lord lieutenant; Lady Florentia Hughes, Sir Wyndham Hanmer, high sheriff of Flint the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Sir Mitchell Banks, Sir John Sawyer (Birmingham), Colonel Cornwallis West, whilst the Prince and Princess were accompanied by Sir W Carrlngton (Comptroller of the Household), Sir Arthur Bigge (private secretary), and Lady Mary Lygon, the lady-in-waiting upon the Princess of Wales. The Lord Bishop said I desire to ex- press on behalf of His Grace the Duke of Westminster his regret that he is not able to be here to-day. I also desire on behalf of all here to ofler our most respectful and warmest welcome to their Royal Highnesses upon their first visit as the Prince and Princess of Wales to the town of Rhyl (cheers). We rejoice as Welshmen that their first visit as Prinoe and Princess of Wales should be connected with an institu- tion that we all believe to be of so bene- ficent a character as the Rhyl Hospital (applause). Sir Mitchell Banks, honorary consulting surgeon to the Hospital, rose to address the assembly. He was received with loud cheers, and saidYour Royal Highnesses, My Lord Bishop, My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen,—It is now nearly nine years since the august lady, who is now our beloved Queen, laid the foundation stono of the present Hospital, of which she has been the Patron, and which has borne her name for twenty years. The presence of your Royal Highnesses here to-day to open it will give pleasure to every Welshman and there are no hearts that beat more true and loyal to Crown and constitution than those of the men of the Principality. Her Majesty the Queen, when Prineess of Wales, laid the foundation stone of this institution on another site from that occupied by the present building. But a variety of causes brought it about that a change of site was determined upon, and so we find ourselves here with room for the patients to enjoy an outdoor life, and with ample spaee for future extension should such in the fulness of time become necessary. The Foundation Stone has been carefully removed and inserted in the present build- ing. A want of room for growth has- crippled the power of many a splendid institution, I have in my mind's eye a great London hospital, which, either from laok of prescience or lack of funds, did not in its early history obtaia a foot of ground ootside its walls. Not long ago it became possessed of funds, but now it has no more room to build on, and any additions that have been made have been made by build- ing up to the heavens on the top of the old edmce. Such additions are never satis- factory, And are usually most expensive. If our original site had been maintained, such indubitably would have been our fate at some future day, when the ever increas- ing demand, for fresh air and sunli,-ht- nature s best cures for many diseases—will without doubt necessitate an extension even of the present, though still unfinished seheme. I feel certain that your Royal Highnesses must have noticed the beauty of the exterior of the building, with its numerous verandahs, where patients at any period of the day can enjoy a genial climate, while defended from the wind and cold. As regards its interior, there is not a single point from the planning of the i floor and ceiling and walls of a great ward down to the fixing of a basin tap which has not; been carefully—1 might. almost fcay lovingly—dwelt «po»r ao that it should reflect the best and latest form of sanitary knowledge* At first sight it may appear' as if an unnecessary amount of money had been spent upon this beautiful buildiUg and that a plain structure with "juSt ithe'ar necessaries would have been enough. This is the expression of the grovelling, utili- tarian spirit which characterised the first half of last century. Utilitarian it might be, but humanitarian it was not. This was 1 not the spirit in which our ancestors of old built those cathedrals and parish churches and colleges and halls, which are the > glory of our, land and which, having defied the assaults of centuries, remain to this day not merely fitted for the purposes for which they were intended, but a delight to every educated mind. The men who have built this hospital have built it to last and to be, while it lasts, not merely a building to saifc its purpose but a joy for ever to those who will have to live in it and to work in it. Knowing the many good and charitable works which your Royal Highnesses have done aad assisted at I feel convinced, whatever may be tke alleged decadence and degeneracy of the present race of men, that man's humanity to man never stood higher in the history of the world. There were once four words that were words of terror to the poor, the madhouse, the jail, the workhouse and the hospital. For the floggings and chains and strait waistcoats and padded cells of the madhoase we have exchanged the gentle and cheerful rule of the asylum. The jail, where once the eruel law that kills, meted out nothing but demoralising punishment, is made a place where the criminal may be reformed. For the workhouse of Bumble and the Test Yard, where the aged but decent poor have been condemned to herd with the drunken and the dissolute we shall ere long have Homes of Rest, to enter which at life's weary close will involve no degradation. And what about the hospital? Even I can remember it with its dreary, pictureless, whitewashed walls, its narrow windows, its deal floor and its old Sarah Gamp nurse. Only those who are acquainted with now and fifty years ago can realise the change. The patients for the most part who come here do not want serious surgical operations or elaborate treatment. They want restoration from the deadly debility that follows after acute disease, or springs from weary toil in mill or factory. Light and sweet air and cheerfal surroundings and bright kindly nursing are what they require, and here they will get them. Can any generous- minded man refuse to help in such a cause ? I trow not. So I feel certain that this hospital will before long be completed and freed from debt, and that it will rema-in for generations to come a blessing to the poor and a memento of two Princesses of Wales. The Prince of Wales, who was received with great cheering, said: My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen-The Princess and I were much pleased to have been able to break our journey here to-day in order to formally open this hospital which boars the name of my dear mother (cheers). I should like to congratulate the institution on the excellent work which it has accomplished during the thirty years of its existence. Its benefits and its blessing have spre&d far beyond this immediate locality. They have been carried to those vast populations of the industrial districts of the midland counties who have been attracted not only by the well-known reputation of the hos- pital but by the fine, healthy and bracing air of Rhyl (loud cheers). We know that through the munificeinoe of the late Duke of Westminster and others the buildings have been enlarged but it is upon the liberality of the public that the mainten- ance and administration of the hospital depends, and will depend (applause). Much has yet to be accomplished to meet the ever growing demands upon this charity, and I trust that as the field of its labours extends there may be a corresponding ex- pantion of the area from which liberal and adequate financial support may be obtained (cheers). It has given the Princess and myself the greatest possible pleasure to have been able to visit the* hospital which we have just do, and I can only say that we were delighted with everything we saw and I am sure that everything with regard to hospital work in modern days exists in this hospital (applause). I have now much pleasure in declaring open the Royal Alexandra Hospital (loud cheers). This was followed by the playing of God bless the Prince of Wales by the Regi- mental Band under the leadership of Bandmaster Griffiths. PRESENTATION OF PURSES TO HER ROYAL HIGHNESS. The Princess of Wales, at the close of this item, received purses on behalf of the hospital. The children (over 100) making the presentations were all drawn up in front of the platform and at the opening bars of God bless the Prince of Wales they were led forward on to the platform by Miss Victoria Hanmer (daughter of the High Sherifi) and Miss Williams Wynn (daughter of Sir Watkin Wynn). The purses were of white satin, inscribed as follows: "Presented to H.R.H. the Princess of Wales for the Royal Alexandra Hospital, May 12, 1902," and were deposited on a silver tray, the girls curtseying and the boys saluting in a very graceful manner. It will be noticed from the following list of names that several of the purses were presented by children from the Denbigh, Ruthin and St Asaph districts, as well as the neighbourhood of Rhyl. £ s. d. Arnold, Elsie Gwen 6 0 0 Arnold, Frederic Marshall 6 o 0 Ashdown Ruth 10 19 o Archdale, Angel 5 0 0 Bleneathra, Riiyl: Blencathra Purse Baker, Gladys 5 1 o Bryant, Joan- 5 O o Pint, Ethel 5 5 C Stewart-, Violet 8 0 0 Blezard, Phyllis 5 0 0 Blezard, Winifred 5 0 0 Buddicofn, Venetia 5 5 0 Beech, Gladys 5 0 0 Bromley, Hugh 5 0 0 Bromley, Jack 5 0 0 Banks, Minnie .500 Browne, Dorothy Hayward 5 0 0 Barry, Ethel Collis 5 0 0 Bell, Eileen Marian Conwy 5 5 0 Bibby, Noelle Hartley 5 0 0 Bailey, Samuel 5 0 0 Cengrero, Mary (SegrWyd) 5 0 0 Curtis, Victoria Margaret 113o Curtis, Belline Ariana 11 2 0 Campbell, Colina 5 0 0 Crockford, Gwendoline (2 purses of £ 5 each) 10 0 0 Crookford, Winifred 1050 Chambres, Madeline 5 0 0 Daries, Glads a .780 Davies, Josbtia Alex 50 0 Daview, Evelyn 7 10 0 Drew, Dorothy 60 0 Dickson, Vera 5 10 0 Elwy Hall, Rhyl Berys, Elliott 5 0 0 Gertrude Francis 5 0 0 Gironwv Roberts 5 0 0 Fanny Sutton 5 0 0 Ellis, PhiTio Grogsaw(Plas Clough) 5 0 0 Ellie.Maud. 8 0 0 Evans, Morgan Paget 5 0 0 Frost, James Garrett, jun, 55 0 Fidler, Charlotte 7 Iq 5 Gamlin, Alec. 5 0 0 Gill-Anderton, Mario 5 0 0 Haamer, Victoria 20 0 0 Hampton, Bebe 8 10 0 Harding, Stephen Has'sh lexander Burton 5 10 0 Hartley* 0»o%; 6 3 6 fiarttey, GwSB&j^jr 5 0 0 Hayfeo, Phyllis 12 2 4 Hutiton, Maurice 5 8 0 iHeywood, HughTempriefre h. 5 16 7 Heywood, Maude Temprioro 5 0 0 Iliugh-ionesi Dorot*y, < rg 0 0 Harding, Hilda May 6 14 6 Harstsn, Kenneth 5 0 0 Hughes, Kathleen Allington 5 0 0 Jelf-Reveley, G. M. 5 0 0 Jones, May Llewelyn 5 5 0 Jones, Walter 5 0 0 Laurence, Nelly 5 0 0 Lavender, Ada 5 0 0 Lewis, Nancy 5 5 0 Lloyd, John W.ifchen Eyton 30 0 0 Meldrum, Enid Rose 5 0 0 Mostyn, Hon Gwynedd 7 2 0 Mostyn, Pyers Charles 5 0 0 Morris, Gwen 5 0 0 Mansell, Majorie 7 2 0 May Queen (Avis Bostock) 5 5 0 Maid of Honour (Agnes Greenhalgh) 5 1 6 Maid of Honour (Laura Grosvenor). 5 0 6 Ex-May Queen (dilda Edge) 5 0 6 Norrnan 6-Iadys. on behalf of the Rhyl National Schools. 5 6 S Purcelt, Leila 5 0 0 Phillips, Gwenllian Margaret 9 0 0 Ralli, Sonia 5 8 0 Roberts, May 5 5 0 "»wayne, Roderic (Denbigh) 5 0 0 Summerhill, Olive Grace 5 0 0 Summerhill, Violet Dora Alice 7 12 0 Sutcliffe Howard 5 0 0 Shepherd, Margaretta 5 0 0 Oswald's, Rh) 1: Ethel Lawford 5 0 0 Hettie McFie 5 2 0 Majorie Hutchinson. 5 0 0 Florence Shaw 5 0 6 Muriel Rees 5 0 0 Tallents, Frank (Brynllithrig) 6 9 6 Turneur, Arthur (Denbigh) 5 5 0 Turnour, Keith (Denbigh) 5 5 0 Thompson, Gladys 7 16 6 Thomas, Vera 6 11 6 Vinning, Ruby 7 10 6 Williams-Wynn, Constatice Mary Williams, Dorothy 5 5 0 Williams, Dorothy 6 12 0 Williams, Morfydd Helena 6 15 6 Watling, Hugh 5 17 6 Wood, Gwladys 5 0 0 Walton, Willie 5 5 0 Walton, Vera 5 5 0 Williams, Dorothy Vera 7 0 0 Wiuterburn, Dorothy 5 0 0 Woodall, Hilda 10 9 6 Yeomans, Laddie 9 0 0 LIVERPOOL'S INDEBTEDNESS TO THE HOSPITAL. The Lord Mayor of Liverpool afterwards rose to propose a vote of thanks to their Royal Highnesses-to the Prince for hav- ing declared the Hospital open, and to the Princess for having so graciously received the purses. Continuing, he said: We hope the contents of those purses were such as will add materially to the funds of this institution. What I would like to impress upon all present to-day is that whereas a great number of children come from all over England, I am sorry to think that the English people do not subscribe to the funds of the Hospital in proportion. As Lord Mayor of Liverpool, as representing the population of Liverpool, which has sometimes been called the capital of Wales on account of, I suppose, its close proximity to the Principality, I wish the people of Liverpool to bear this in mind, and I trust that other great industrial centres will do likewise (applause). I feel sure the hospital only requires to be known better to the people of Lancashire and to other counties in order to get them to subscribe more liberally (applause). In conclusion I have the greatest pleasure in proposing this vote of thanks, which has been entrusted to me. BIRMINGHAM'S TRIBUTE OF PRAISE. Sir James Sawyer, M.D., F.R.C.P., representing the Lord Mayor of Birming- ham, seconded the motion in the following terms-My Lord Bishop (in the chair), may it please your Royal Highnesses, My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen,—I beg leave to second, and I do so with the utmost and most dutiful respect towards their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, the vote of thanks to them, which has been so gracefully moved by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool. I have the honour to be here in a representative capacity, which is a dual one. The authorities who have so well arranged the auspicious ceremony in which we are engaged to-day invited the Lord Mayor of Birmingham to take an official part in these proceedings to second the vote of grateful acknowledgement which we are now offering to our most august visitors. He is just now recovering from a long and severe illness, and although his lordship's health is happily re-established, he finds his strength is scarcely yet suffi- ciently restored to allow of his discharging, a duty even so honourable and pleasant as that proposed for him here, so far from home. Upon his designation I have to ask you to permit me to represent his lordship and the city of Birmingham upon this great occasion (applause). For him I have to say how heartily ho supports the good work which is so auspiciously inaugurated to-day. For the good people of Birmingham, I have to say how grateful they are for the help which the Royal Alexandra Hospital has given so generously, so efficiently, so often, and so long to so many of their poorer little brothers and sisters, in anguish, in saving from death, and in restoration to health and useful life (applause). Birmingham owes this Hospital a debt which I am here to acknowledge, and I trust means may soon be found by which the wealthier inhabitants of that great town may in the future repay that debt less inadequately (applause). One word from the point of view of my own calling. Here at Rhyl, with its bright and sunny skies, its temper- ate seasons, its fresh sea-breezes, and its ozone-laden air, there is a maritime climate unsurpassed in salubrity in our islands. Here at Rhyl is provided a hospital which is unsurpassed in tbe efficiency of its equip- ments. May this good Hospital be helped without stint to fulfil to the fullest good its beneficent career (applause). THE PRINCE'S REPLY. The Bishop of St Asaph put the proposi- tion to the meeting, and it was carried with much enthusiasm. The Prince of Wales, in aoknowledging, said: On behalf of the Princess as well as myself, I beg to thank the Lord Mayor of Liverpool and Sir James Sawyer for the kind manner in which they have proposed and seconded this vote of thanks. I can only say that we are both much touched by the heartiness of the greeting which you have all given us ta-day at Rhyl (applause). It has afforded the Princess much pleasure also to have received these purses on behalf of the funds of the Hospital. Wo can only say that we wish the Rhyl Alexandra Hospital a long career of useful- ness (cheers). Thus the ceremony ended. INTERESTING INCIDENT. On leaving the platform it was noticed, with the keenest pleasure, that his Royal Highness had a short chat with Stephen Hardinge, of Market Drayton, a youth who last year met with a terrible accident by falling from the top of Rhuddlan Castle, and who had one arm amputated and tho other terribly injured, and who had been treated at the Hospital. He occupied a seat near the platform, and the Prince and Princess both made most kind inquiries and expressed their sympathy with him. The incident was a very touching one, and i the thoughtful consideration was much appreciated by the large gathering. The Princess shook hands with Mrs CorntVallis West, also with Mrs Townshend Maijmarifljf (GalltWenan), with whom she I grksi"sty -chitttOds-, and one or two other i ladids wboitl she recognised near the plat- form so did the Prince. The Royal party then, amid much cheer- ing, drove to the station to rejoin the spticfctl train. THE DEPARTURE. Five minutes before the time appointed for the departure of the Royal train the long cortege of carriages made its appear- ance in the spacious station yard, where the guard of honour was drawn up in two long lines, and where* immense crowds assembled to give the Royal guests a hearty Welsh send-off. Cheers rent the air as the Royal carriage appeared, and the Prince and Princess, with smiling faces, were seen to repeatedly bow in acknowledgment of the loyal greetings. On descending from the carriage their Royal Highnesses chatted for some moments pleasantly with various members of the reception committee and others, the Prince expressing his complete satisfaction with the arrangements and the manner in which they had been carried out. The Prince and Princess at parting shook hands very cordially with Colonel Henry Howard, the Bishop of St Asaph, and Mr Hughes, again expressing their satisfaction at the reception accorded them. They then entered the Royal saloon, and the train slowly steamed out, amidst en- thusiastic cheers. The train was in charge of MrRTurnbull (superintendent of the line), Mr Entwistle (district superintendent), and Mr Tandy (driver of the engine and assistant superin- tendent). LUNCHEON PARTIES. At the conclusion of the hospital pro- ceedings Alderman M A Ralli, J.P., enter- tained a large and distinguished party at Moranedd. The guests included Lord and Lady Mostyn and party, Lord Kenyon, Sir Pyers and Lady Mostyn, Sir James and Lady Sawyer, the Lord Bishop of St Asaph, Mrs Edwards and the Misses Edwards, Mrs Wynn, of Cefn, and party, Colonel and Mrs Howard, Miss Howard, Capt Cole, Major and Mrs Webber, Mr and Mrs Heatsn, Miss Fenton, Mrs Rutter and Master Rutter, Misses Robertson, Sir Mitchell Banks, Dr and Mrs Lloyd, Miss Lloyd. Mr and Mrs J Herbert Lewis, M.P., Miss Vizard, Col and Mrs Mesham, Mr and Mrs Watts, Mr W Watts and Miss Watts, Mr and Mrs A Ralli, Col and Mrs Wilkinson, Miss Eman, Captain Robert Wynn, Misses Gwladys and Constance Wynn, Miss Stevenson, Mrs and Miss Walthall, Mr and Mrs Pennant, the Misses Pennant, aad Sir John and Lady Mark. The members of the Council lunched at the Westminster Hotel, where the chairman, Mr H A Tilby, J.P., entertained as his guests the Mayor of Flint (Mr T W Hughes), the Mayor of Denbigh (Mr A 0 Evans), the Town Clerk of Flint (Mr Henry Taylor), and the Town Clerk of Denbigh (Mr J Parry Jones).