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NOTES. A special and welcome feature of these recowfe is the introduction of a now and mysterious musical combination called the Black Diamonds. This excellent body of intr¡.I.111en taliss.ts have made some splendid records of wonderful dis- tinctness and tonal beauty. The snap and vigour of their perfcrmanoes remind Olle of Sousa-'s Band, but the former have a more mellow tone. The Black Dia.monds have made an ex- cellent debut, and evidently have a future before them. Tho Coldstreams are again to the foro with some fino records, the rich tone of this famous band being meet effective. Some delight- ful silver-toned bell effects are heard, particu- larly in "Los Pa-tinours," and "Carillonneur," tho former especially being certainly the moat beautiful bell record "va have ever hoard. The Royal Artillery and Bohemian Orchestra con- tribute several pretty records: the "Blue Danube Waltz" and tho "Haunting Barcarolle" from Offenbach's fantastic opera. It is said that this famous composer was the Arthur Sullivan of his day, and the tender charm of his melody is undeniable. Mr John Coates, Mr Evan Williams, Mr John Harrison, Mr Radford, Mr Ernest Pike, a.nd Mr Stanley Kirby contribute some notable songs, and the vocal selection is unusually strong. "Tho Bailiff's Daughter of Islington" is a swee' English ballad, of tho Old English type, and beautifully rendered with orchestral acoompaT.i ment. by Mr Pike. "In Cellar Cool," by Mr Radford, is another exoollent reoord. Tho ver- satility of Mr Coates M again well proven, his magnificent tenor voice being specially heard to advantage in his feohengrin songs. He is a i-are artiste, and his records, 8CUliko "hot oaaces." The December list includes a notable red label record by Sig. Gogorza. This setting of "God my Father" belongs to the grand type of sacred music familiar in this country in the works of Gounod or Rossini. The eolo is sung in Eng- lish, thus enalbling the listener to better appre- ciate tho qualities of Sig. superb bari- ton9 voice. The record, we are told, was re- ceived with great enthusiasm at the Lord Mayor's oonoert, in tho Royal Albert Hall, and the mojiner in which the voice stood above even the full organ was astounding. The violin pieces of Mischa Elman shows the exquisite art. of this remarkable player at ils finest Tho "Swing Song" gem is a.n exceedingly beautiful reoord, and is played with finished art and tenderness of feet- ing. Mr Harry Lauder is at his best in "She is my Daisy," one of his favourite pieces. Another fine record is "I've something in the bottle for the morning;" his articulation and brogue is so distinct. Mr Oily Oakley Is. always. welcome and judging by the great humour Mies Ada Jones imparts into her song "Poor John," we predict also a great popularity for this artiste. The- reoord is one of the best things from the other side of th Atlantic we have had for some time. The quartettes and duetts are pretty and already command a large sale. LOCAL AGENTS. BANGOR.—Mr Newnes. LLANDUDNO.—Bell's Music Warehouse. COLWYN BAY.—Fleet's Music Warehouse. RHYL.—Mr Cheefcham, Quean-street.
DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT 21009000.
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DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT 21009000. Rhyl has within recent years been the scene of several destructive (ires, but none that caused eo much sensation as the great conflagration on Sunday morning, which resulted, in the total de- struction of the Queen's Palace. The un- fortunate incident attracted attention through- out the country from the fact that the Palace was so well-known to visitors, while its magnifi- cent ballroom was regarded as the second finest in the kingdom, having beautifully decorated ceiling and walls, while the floor was laid on 25U0 spiral 6pringc. Oil Saturday night a variety entertainment was held in the Palace, and this closed at about 10.30, when everything was alright. The watch- ) -man, who sleeps on tne premises, at the Sussex- is.tre-et end of the Arcade, made a round of the building at midnight and also at four a.m. on Sunday, when everything was apparently safe. Shortly after seven o'clock on Sunday morning Mr John Williams, photographer, who lives in High-street, noticed a strong smell of burning, L which, with the half-gale of wind blowing from tho N.W., was fnought to come from the direction of the Palace. Without hesitation Mr Williams came to the conclusion that there must be a fire at the Palace, and promptly ran to the police station and informed Inspector Pearson. The latter gave instructions for the ringing of tho tire.bell, and at the same time got into telephonic communication with Mr W. Conwy Bell, captain of the Bodrhyddan and Rhuddian Bri- gade. Mr Bell in turn gave directions for the Prestatyn and Abergele Brigades to be called, remarking to Inspector Pearson's son, who tele- phoned him, that "If it is the Paiace we are in for a big thing." The truth of this remark has been apparent to all who have seen the ruins, while it was doubly so to those who wit- nessed the fire on Sunday. The Rhyl Brigade promptly responded to the can and within five minutes of the alarm being given they were on their way with hoee cart, steamer, and the escape. Inspector Pearson reached the entrance to the Arcade firet, and on looking through the aperture in the wicket gate (which was purposely made in order that the police could see into that place in connection with their supervision under the licensing laws) the sight which met his gaze was a terrible one. Flames were then pouring up from Venice, which was situate-d below the ballroom, and where the Dahomy Warriors this ecason had had their village. In addition to the fire from below the flames were breaking out of the sides of the ballroom. and it was seen at once that the task before the brigade was a gigantic one. While the firemen played with all available hose on the interior of the build- ing and the Arcade shops, the police roused the occupants of the hotel, and from this building there streamed out a number of people in but scanty attire, bringing with them all their port- able luggage. There were tW-veral members of the theatrical profession staving there, and they jumped out of bed, slipped on dressing gowns and overooats, and stood on the Parade watch- ing the devastating fire. Their great anxiety was to save their theatrical properties, which were left in the Palace after SAturdlay night's entertainment, but it was a physical impossi- bility to get near the stage entrance, the flames belching- forth in volumes.
LIKE A FURNACE.
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LIKE A FURNACE. As the clocks were striking eight there was an awful spectacle, the fire mounted to the dome of tho tower, which was 200 feet high, and hero the flames burst forth, shooting upwards to a great height. The wind was increasing in force, and it blew the .flames right into the building. There was a continuous crashing of glass, as the dome gave way, and the glass roof of the Arcade fell in. The whole place was like a furnaco, and with the arrival of the Bodrhyddan Brigade, 16 minutes after "call," it was decided to try and prevent the fire spreading to other places, the task of saving the Palace being !10pe- less. Hose pipes were run out in Sussex-street, and while the Rhyl Brigade with their steamer were pouring tons of water on the front and eastern side, the Bodrhyddan Brigade attended b the Sussex-street end and prevented the fire obtain- ing a hold on the High-street property. The necessity of this was apparent to those who walked up High-street. Showers of fparies were flying about in such profusion that it was neccssary for the passens-by to shade their faces as they walked up the street, and the danger of other property taking fire was also great. so much so that several of the, of houses and business premises in the line of the wind ami fire began to remove their goods to a, place of safety, while the caretaker of the Palace quickly cleared out all his portable possessions from the late secretary's office, which for seme time has been used as a dwelling-house. From the Sussex-street entrance to the roof gardens he brought out his bedding and furni- ture, and placed them on the premises occupied by Mr McEvvcn, who placed his premises at his 6ervice. At this time there was a cry that there was danger on the western side of the Arcade, where Mr Torkington's timber yard and carpenter's shop is situated, and next to it the Baptist Chapel. As a matter of fact some timber did take fire, but Mr Griffith Evans (Mr Torking- ton's foreman) took charge of operations here, and he brought hose pipes to bear on this part of the building and kept the fire under. It was feared that tho Baptist Chapel would also have caught, the fire being dangerously near to it and it was deemed advisable to give notice that there would be no morning service there, and the Communion plate and other valuables were at once removed. Our representative was invited by one of the staff to look into the Sussex-street end of the Arcade if he "wanted to see a sight." Wading through a stream of water that was pouring down on the wood pavement he passed through the entrance to the World's Fair, and the sight which met hi3 gaze was appalling. Looking to wards the ballroom there was nothing to be seen but one mass of fire, it seemed like a huge furnace, and with every fresh gush of wind the flames belched forth, licking the other side of the Arcade. It was impossible to go near the ballroom owing to the terrific heat and from danger of falling glass from the root- of the Arcade. One of the hose pipes which had been left for a few minutes in this part was destroyed, and although a continuous supply of water was poured on the flames the only good it seemed to do was to keep them from spreading to the light timber and thatch work of the old village in the World's Fair. The natural expectation was that this portion of the place would have been the first to go, but strange to say that although the glare of the fire as seen from out- side the Sussex-street end of the Arcade gave one the impression that the whole place waa on fire the thatched portion of the World's Fair was not destroyed.
THE QUEEN'S HOTEL IN DANGER.
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THE QUEEN'S HOTEL IN DANGER. INTERIOR OF THE PALACE A SEETHING MASS OF FIRE. While tho ope-rations on the southern ude were in progress in fighting the flames the men on the Ecafront bad a difficult task before them. From the hotel and, wine bar were carried all the articles that the men could lay han-rls on with safety, and as many hose pipes as pos?sibIo were brought into use. The Abergele and Pres- tatyn Brigades arrived in good time, and then tho four engines played for hours on the flames. It was indeed arduous work for the men who tried to prevent the fire reaching the Queen's Hotel, towards which the wind was blowing. One man mounted on to the verandah, and was pouring water into the Palace bar, when a cry from. those on the Promenade drew his at- tention to the fact that the bedroom in the hotel immediately behind him was on fire. The flames seemed to break through from the bar, and cau-ght the curtains of the window, and soon the ceiling was alight. The hose was directed to this room, but before there was a stream of water on it smoke was issuing from the roof. Fireman Ryles was directed to attempt to cope this, and placing a ladder against the eido of the roof he took the hose pipe to a very dangerous place, and as he played on the fire the r-cof fell in not a foot from where he was. Fortunately the ladder from which he was work- ing wa.s resting against the wall of the hotel, and frc-m this position he broke away a few spates in the roof and pusfhing the nozzle of the hCSB tnrough the aperture he poured a stream of water on the fire beneath. While this operation was going on it was seen that the fire was making headway in the rooms to the east of Ryles., and as the wind was blowing from the west the flames were being i-,rced into the building. A couple of firemen thereupon' brought up two hose pipes, and breaking the window they directed a stream of water into the room, and quickly put out the fire in the ceiling of the room above which Ryles was at work. Then there was a fight with the flames to prevent more of the roof going, but tthe men worked with a. will, and every fresh outbreak was promptly stopped. Walls foil in all directions, and with each crash tho flames seemed to shoot up to a great height. It was about 9.30 when the doors of t.he Palace were well alight, and as they crashed down the sight inside was an awful but grand spectacle. The whole interior was one seethiug mass of fire, and so great was the heat rising from the burning mass near the stone steps to the Palaoo that it seemed, as if a huge mirror was placed there, and in this was reflected a* huge furnaoo.
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COLLAPSE OF THE TOWER. FIREMAN AND A YOUTH INJURED BY FALLING BRICKWORK. At a.bout eleven o'clock the wind dropped a little, and ra-in was falling. Then shortly after- wards the wind rose again, and at 11.15 there was a terribo crash of masonry in the front of the building. Mr A. A. Goodall (the town sur- veyor), Mr L. G. Hall (water engineer) and Mr W. Conwy Bell were talking together on the roadway in front of the Palace when the masonry fell, and they had a very narrow escape. There was a stampede in every direction,, and the next moment tho dome of the tower came tumbling down. The ora&h was heard from one end of the town to the other, and from every street hundreds of persons ran to ascertain what wa4s happening. Tons of masonry and brickwork had fallen down, but fortunately no one was injured in this fall, although we regret to say that Fireman Jones, of Aquarium-street, and a lad named Roberts', of Bedford-street, were seriously injured by fall- THE RHYL PALACE BEFORE THE FIRE. ing brickwork. Mr Jones was taking a hoee pipe to play on some burning portion of the building, while Roberts was assisting to carry the pipe. As they neared a wall it fell upon them. Mr Jones was badly hurt in the back, while Roberts sustained a compound fracture of the leg. Fortunately Lieutenant J. o. Hughes, of the Bodrhyddan Bridge, was near at hand, and he promptly rendered first aid. Roberts was removed to the hospital, and Jones was taken home. Dr. Sumrnenhill was quickly in attendance, and did all that was possible for the suITNe-r. Following the fall of the tower, the men we.re able to get at other portions of the building which were previously inaeoesoible. They were able to get well into the Arcade, and bherc did good work. It was while contbatin.g the flames in the Arcade shops that Captain Parry had a very narrow escape. He was in the centre of the shop when the concrete roof fell, and but for his prei«eno9 of mind in jumping to the side he would no doubt have been buried beneath the debris, but he ceoaped with nothing more serious than a damaged finger. Throughout the day thousands of people flocked to Bihyl to view the ruins, and it is stated that, the flames were eeen for at least 20 milea around. The firemen remained on duty, and from time to time had to pump water on the burning debris. All the occupants of the Queen's Hotel were 'removed, and it is un- fortunate that they lost a considerable quantity of clothing. The secretary's office in the Arcade was burnt out, but it is said that the boobs of the company were saved. The audit of the accounts has not yet taken place, but the auditors were to begin work this wecok in readi- ness for the annual meeting of shareholders in December. How the fire originated is a myatory, and no explanation can be given. It is suppceed to have broken out in Vonioe, underneath the Palace, and from there to have spread to the ballroom, afterwards attacking the lift to the tower, which in itself would act as a flue, and create a draught. The fact is patent to all that the fire must have been burning for hours before 7.30 or it would not have had anything like the hold it did when Inspector Pearson opened the Arcade doors. So great was the licat and flames that it was impossible to get REMAINS OF THE OÇE BEAUTIFUL BALLPOOM. now the ballroom, and for at least 100 yards there was a fctream of flames, while the smoke waa blinding. It is a curious fact that there did not aippear to be as great a volume of smoke issuing from the ballroom as one would have expected. At times there was an abso- lutely clear flame.
THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE.
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THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE. Viewing the ruins after the fire one cannot oomprchend to the fullest the serious damage done. At every turn something freSlh greets the view. 'The lead on the roof of the Queen's Hotel is melted or twisted into all sortis of shapes. The furniture is charred or burnt, and eaturatod with water. The handsome billiard-rooms are damaged with fire, smoke and wator, while there is not a trace of the grand piano in tho Palace nor of the beautiful mirrors and handsome chairs other than their twisted iron frames. There is desolation everywhere. In contemplating the iruins of the Palaco one cannot fail to notice the statues which adorned the hall looking down as if in fiendish glee at the 1 scene below them. Everywhere there is notning out ruin, tho statues alone remaining intact, and appearing to be whiter and cleaner for the washing down they have had. 1. As regards dama,ge to private property, Mr Hopwood, confectioner, had tho whole of his shop fittings destroyed. Messrs Water worth's arc also sufferers, in this respect. Mr H. Connah has had fittings destroyed, and the shop formerly occupied by Mr Eiskiski is gutted. Madame Dore's room in the Arcade was burnt out, and Mr Trms-oott, stationer, aL-o lost a quantity of goods which were stored in the Arcade taliep for the winter, but fortunately he had cleared away a q,uilntl ty of tho goods he required for his Christmas trade to his shop in Sussex-street. It appears that a fine motor car was at the back of the Queen's Hotel when the fire broke out, but this wac, removed by a number of men dragging it out. A piano was also saved from the Queen's Hotel, as were also wines and spirits in battles, but these latter were responsible for soones which were to be regretted. Several men obtained possession of bottles of wines and spirits, the oontents of which they appropriated to themselves.
FIRE BRIGADES' EXCELLENT WORK.
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FIRE BRIGADES' EXCELLENT WORK. Too much credit cannot be bestowed on the firemen engaged, on Sunday, they worked with an enthusiasm at a very difficult task. They were ably lead by their offiiccr^, and went through tihoir task with great intelligence. The police, under Inspector Pearson, also did their work well, and the local foroe was supplemented by men from the country. Supt. Jones, of Holywell, cam-o into Rhyl during the day, and gave a helping hand. The water supply was excellent, and Mr L. G. Hall personally super- intended the operations, while Mr A. A. Goodall worked hard. Members of the Council were on the spaot for hours, and everything possible was done to copo with the outbreak, and to reduce the damage to the lowest point.
THE FINANCIAL LOSS.
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THE FINANCIAL LOSS. It appears that a telegram was cent to the directors of the Palace as socn as the outbreak was discovered, and they journeyed to Rhyl by a special train from Manchester, arriving to find that the whole place was gutted. There is a large insurance on the hotel and Palace, but tho damage cannot possibly be covered by the figures named. The lass is said to be clcso on £ 100,000, so many parties being sufferers. Mr George Perkins, auctioneer, Rhyl and Aber- gelo, was called in on Monday to aasess for t'he Palace Company, and he also acts for others who have suffered. The task of accessing the damage will bo a heavy one. It is reported that a fire broke out in the establishment of Mr Fell, in High-street, and also in tho kitolien of the Royal Hotel, but both were promptly got under. The rear of the shops and property on the weet side of High- street, from Sussex-street seaward, eufiSred moro or loss, and claims are being made on the in- surance companies. It was fortunate 3that the wind subsided, or there would undoubtedly have been a more serious conflagration.
THE QUEEN'S PALACE PROPERTY.
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THE QUEEN'S PALACE PROPERTY. FINE AND HANDSOMELY FURiNISHED BUILDINGS. The Palace at Rhyl was considered to 'be one of the finest buildings in Wales. It is owned by the Rhyl Palaoe, Arcade, and Hotel Com- pany, Ltd., who took over the concern on January 7th, 1904, from the original syndicate, which was known as the Rhyl Property Com- pany. Tho owner and vendor of the property in the first place was the late Mr J. S. Green- haIgh, and it is stated that he sold the site of the Aroade and the hotel for £ 10,000. The Rhyl Property Company built the Palace, Ar- cade, and altered the hotel, and in the pros- pectus issued to the public by the new company the vendors were stated to be the following:— Mr J. Richardson, Mr F. B. Biddiscombe, Mr H. E. Doughty (who is now chairman and solicitor to the company and iiceneeo of the hotel), Mr John Whitehead, Air J. R. Bidjdis- oombe, Mr H. Kennerlev, and Mr William Ro- bertson (who now resides at Oolwyn Bay and is a director of the company), The company was floated with an authorised share capital of C70,000, and the issue in the fiist instance was 65,000 £1 shares, but there was a clause in the proepcctiu which stated: :Tha company will purchase the Arcade and Palaoe property subject, to a mortgage for securing £ 30,000 and interest at the rate of live per cent. per annum, but the hotel, which is a separate property from the Arcade and Palace, will be conveyed free from mortgage or any incum- brance whatever. The hotel and Palace bars are free from brewer or tie." The prospectus of the company, which has been in existence but two years and ten montha (although the Palace has boon open aMtio five yeaM), stated that the site of the l alaeo, Arcade, and Queen's Hotel was 4687 2-3rcb. Ui&-re AFTER; THE DOME FFILL. yards. It lias a frontage to the Pro. menade of 181 feet 2 inches. The Queen's Palaco was a magnificent hall, capable of accom- modating 3000 persons, and was fuily licensed. The stage was a very fine one, and was fitted with electrical effects and toellery as well as with all modern appliances. The ballroom floor was of oak parquet covering an area cf 3113 square yardE, and was laid on 2500 spiral springs. The ceiling was thandeomely painted, the centre de- sign representing ''The Muses." There wore fitted in the oeiiing many electric arc lamps with coloured glaas, so that the effect at times was very beautiful. Tho wholo of tho walls of the ballroom were lined with fine mirrors, while the arches of the galleries were filled with paint- ings of "tho beauty spoto of North Wales." Tho whole of tho furniture of the place was massive, and no expense appeared to have been spared in the- fitting up of the establishment. At the sea end. of. the building there wu» a fine marino lounge, with balconies opening to the 6ea front. On tho eastern portion of the build- ing there was a large and, excellently appointed bar, and from this doors communicated with the Roof Gardens, where of late there had been various side shows, tho Arcade and Roof Gar- dens being turned into a. "WorlcFs Fair" with a broad ttaircaso connecting the ground floor with the galleries. Underneath the ballroom the building was vaulted, and a large snaoc was built, up for water shows. It was originally called "Venice," and t.ho walls were decorated with fine p,tint- ings. Then it was converted into "Const an. tinopie," and last season it was turned into a ropro.ienta.tion. of a native village for the j Dahomy warriors. From the Arcade, which was fitted with about 35 shops, there Nvjfi a lift ascending to the tower, the crow's nest,of whiah was 200 feet high, and from here a fine pano- ramie view of the &urrou.nding country could bo obtained. The steel spiral staircase was to bo seen on Sunday standing out against the sky in a very clear manner long after tho giaas of the dome had been destroyed. It was in tizis dome t)hat several monkeys wore kept, and these IA SIDE VIEW FROM QUEEN-STREET. escaped early in the day, and caused some amuse- ment running along the Promenade, but they were soon captured. As regards the Queen's Hotel, this place waa oonnected with the Aroade by a. passage, fitted with a fireproof door. In the front of the hotel was a wine bar, and of late a doorway had been out giving aooesa to the large smoke- room of the hotel, and it also led into what was originally a caie, but whioh last scats on was given over entirely to billiardis. It was unf doubtedly the finest billia.rd saloon in North Wales, and was fitted- with several full-sized tables, which have been considerably damaged by the fire. This place was lighted from a. fine glase vaulted roof. The bar waa circular in shape, and was nioely furnished. From the main entrance to the hotel there was a fine staircase leading to the Lounge, whioh was 56 feet by 31 feet, and was furnished regardless of expense. In the hotel there wore 26 bed- rooms with two elegant drawing-rooms and two writing-rooms. The coffee-room looked out on to the marina balcony, and was furnished in a very elaborate style. Being next to the Palace this room, with tho bedrooms above, has suffered severely. The Queen's Hotel was also fitted with a fine range of baths, many of the shower and needle baths costing £ 50 each. According to tho oompany's prospectus the value of the whole plaoo was given by Messrs E. O. Parry and Sons, Llandudno, at £91,250, but this valuation does not include the additions which were made last year, nor does it include the stock and fittings of the various shops in the Arcade a.nd on the front, which belong to private people. According to otatetnents made to a Press re- presentative the insuranoe of tho Palace was but 225,000, but tho hotol hi separately insured.
FIRE GOSSIP.
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FIRE GOSSIP. The chief topic in Rhuddian concerning the fire was the smart way in which the Bodrhyddan and Rhuddian Brigade turned out. Mr W. Ccttiwy Bell informed a "Pioneer" representative that ho was in bad at a quarter to eight when tho bell of his telephono rang. He at once jumped to the conclusion that there was a fire, as it was Sunday morning, and ho did not anti- cipate a business "call." Running downstairs in his night attire ho received the message, and then gave instructions for the Abergele and Prestatyn Brigades to be called. He proceeded to Rhuddian, and called out the man who is re- sponsible for summoning the brigade. Returning home ho was soon on his way to Rhyl. It is wroll known that Mr Bell has a pony which "can travel" (as they say in Rhuddian). Although he considered he had lost no time he found that the brigade had already started for Rhyl, and after them he went as fast as his pony could go. So quickly did the brigade travel that on reaching Vale-road bridge ho saw the engine in front of him in High-street. As only 16 minutes elapsed from the time the brigade was summoned till they were in Rhyl, and had connected with the main, it must be considered a smart piece of work. The Rhyl Brigade left tho station five minutes after the alarm was give.n. Abergele Brigade on arriving at Rhyl found it difficult at first to get "pumpers," but Sergeant Hughes, of the Rhyl Brigade, scon put matters right, and then the Abergele engine did excellent service in Queen-street, Prestatyn steamer covered the distance from Rhyl in an amazingly short spaoe of time, a.nd when ib reached the fire there was not a moment's delay in coupling up. It was remarked by some people that there was little pressure, but this is not so. Mr L. G. Hall and his staff so regulated the supply of water that the residents suffered no inconvenience, while the brigades had all the water thair en- gines and standpipes could take. It speaks vol- umes for the Rhyl water service that there was such an excellent supply of water. There is telephonic communication with Glascoed, so that the fullest possible pressure could bo sent to Rhyl within a short time. It Much sympathy is felt for the members of the theatrical company who were appearing at the Palace. One lady member of the company told a "Pioneer" representative that she had lost at least £ 50 worth of goods, all her pantomime outfit being with heT other belongings in the dressing-rooms. She added that she was not insured, nor did she belong to the Artistes' Asso- ciation, so that she is dependent on the help of friends to recoup her loss. Mr Doughty, Mr Biddisoombe, and Mr Robert- son (directors of the Palaoe) "were on the scene in the afternoon, and the two former remained in Rhyl until Monday. The feelings of Mr P. J. Ashfield, who witnessed the fire, and who was once managing director and chairman of the company, can better be imagined than described. < < Many questions have bean put to the directors as to the future of the Palace, but they are un- able to say anything definite yet. No doubt a meeting will be held at an early date, but in the meantime the fire assessors for the parties con- oerned are engaged in arriving at an under- » • standing. The railway oompany benefitted somewhat by the fire, as a large number of passengers visited t'ito town on Sunday and Monday to view the ruins. The local photographera made hay whilst the fire was burning, and the sale of picture post- oards was great. » It should be mentioned that Mr Flint, of the Lome Hotel, rendered valuable assistance. Whilst the brigades were at work he sent them a liberal supply of liquid and solid refreshmnts. Throughout Sunday night the Rhyl Brigade kept watch over the ruins, and it was found no- ceSlY to play o.n the debris, which repeatedly broke into flames. On Monday the place was barricaded off, and those v ho went over the ruins did so at considerable risk, the walls being in a dangerous condition. Rhyl is gradually acquiring a most unenviable reputation for fires. It was in September, 1901, that the Grand Pavilion was burnt down. The next fire of any magnitude took place in Market- street when Messrs C?nnah and Co. lost a con- siderable quantity of property. Following this was the great firo at Alexandra Buildings, Mr J. S Grctnlmjgh's property. This fire took placa in November, and twelve months afterwards his building 1-noyii as Connah's Cycle Works were burnt to the ground. Then followed a fire in Kinniel-stree^, also in November. Of recent date, therj was fire in Church-street, when Mrb Btll Roberts had a narrow escape, a.nd but. a few weeks ago Mr Emlyn was a sufferer by fire at his stationery shop in Iligh-street, Several I minor outbreak; have also occurred. Fortunate- ly this districti1 well equipped with brigades, but the absence of electric bell communication with the fire station and the residences of the firemen is a serious drawback, and we trust-that the Council will no.v put matters right in this direction. At the Rhyl Police Court, on Monday, George Williams, a labourer, of Yale-road, and Owen Jones, another labourer, of Morfa Baoh, were charged with drunkenness. Scrgt. Dempsey said that on Sunday, whilst the fire at the Palace was raging, ho found Williams helplessly drunk, and whilst taking him to tho police station tho other prisoner came He was also very drunk, and attempted to rescue Williams. With assist- ance both prisoners were taken into custody; In- spector Pearson told the court that Williams had offered his store-house to the proprietors of the Queen's Hotel to store articles removed from the hotel. A large quantity of spirits and other intoxicants were removed by Williams and others to tha. store house. There was no doubt that the men became the worse for liquor under thesa circumstances. Williams was fi.ned 2s 6d and costs and Jones 5s and cost,s.
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The "Petit ParisienV oonnespondlent at Kouen publ-ishea an interview with an English artist, who is seeking permission to carry out a seardh in the Joan of Arc Tower, where he bedievw some papers relating to his family are lying hidden. The artist says he can prove it was the Coun,tees of Worcester, no.t Joan of Arc, who was burned at the stake.
EXCESSIVE BIRCHING AT CARNARVON.
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EXCESSIVE BIRCHING AT CARNARVON. AN AUNT FINED. At the Carnarvon County Police Court, on Saturday, before Mr D. P. Williams end a full bench, Elizaibeth Susanah Hughes, Tariycastell, Llanrug, waa. summoned for cruelty to her nephew, a boy of six who had been boa.rded-out with her. Mr J. T. Roberts prosecuted on behalf of the N.S.P.C.C., and Mr M. E. Nee aofended. Inspector Roberts, of the N.S.P.O.O., stated that in consequence of information he reoeived he went to the Glanmoelyn School and examined the boy, who had several bruises on his back from the &houlder blades down to the bottom of his baok, which was discoloured, as alw were his leg. He also saw spots of blood. The defendant admitted having birched the boy, who, she said, was very dirty. Dr. Roberts, LlanJmris, gave evidence in sup- port of the charge. He said that a large bruise on the boy's left arm was due to violent profeu.o j and the weals acroes his back to violent bich- Answering Mr Aaeiheton-Smith, who was on the Bench, Witney said that the weals could have been caused with the birch (produced). Mr Issard Davies: Would it have ocen a violent birching if applied in the proper !>hr.-o? (laiughter). Witness': It was a violent birching. By Mr Nee: The marks were superficial. The Defendant, in evidence, stated that she birched the boy, who was headstrong and stupid, to cure him of an objectionable habit. She treated him the same as she treated her own children, who, if they had soo offended would have been similarly punished. Questioned by Mr J. T. Roberts, Defendant denied having thrashed the boy with nettles. Mr Nee submitted that the defendant had merely used the birch as she was entitled to, to oure the boy of a dirty habit and the chastisement of the boy, who was well nourished and tidj, waa in no way excessive. The Bench fined the defendant j32 17s 6d in- eluding costs. In the course of the hearing the Inspector had oooasion to read over a statement which he said had been made to him by the boy, and whioh he read to the defendant. The conversation Hfsh m version of it wa8 in Eng. Mr Nee thought it would have been fairer it the statement had been taken dbwn in Welsh tor they had now the precedent of the Board ti, t 1Q with Welsh correspondence. |he Inspector explained that ha had only iollowed his invariable practice in giving state- ments in English. The Chairman agreed with Mr Nee that it would have been a very great advantage to rru tho statement in Welsh as originally spoken. The Bench declined to admit the statement.
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Men are always airly ready to accept any- thing thiUit savours or occult influence. I be- lieve they ooniild easily be persuadted that the topaz is a charm against baldness, and that diamonds stave off old age.—"World-" Another link with the old prosperous circus days beforo 1ih.e advent of the more modd: imisio-!hiafU lhas been severed bv the donch at Brighton, 011 Mr George Ginneitt, the last of the original Ginnett family, of circus famew j
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NEW GRAMOPHONE RECORDS The following comprises November and Deoember lists of new gramophone records issued by the Gramophone Company, Ltd.:— BANDS. Coldstream Guxrds: "Ilumoreske," Dvorak; Borland; "Lea Cloches Valsa," Partridge; "La Reine d Saba," Gounod; "Lea Patineurlili," Wald tenfel. The Black Diamonds: "Forward March," Doppler; "El Capitaine March," Sousa; "Tne Guards Moroh Out," Eilenbcrg; "Soldier's Life Ma.rch," Sohoaeling; "Liebeetrauime Waltz," Ertl; "Motor March," Rosey; "Castaldo March," Novaoek; "Moonlight on tho Rhine," arranged 'by Dan Godfrey. Scusa's Band: "The Warblers." Band of H.M. Royal Artillery: "Merry Widow" selection, Lohar; "Blue Danube" waltz, Strauss. Bohemian Orchestra: "Barcarolle," Offen- booh; "Silver Sleigh" Bells. VOCAL MUSIC. Mr John Coatea: "Lohengrin's Farewell" ("Lohengrin"), Wagner; and "Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes," Sullivan; "Lohengrin's Nar- ration"* (Lohengrin), (in English), Wagner; "Come into the Garden, Maud;" "John's Wife" (humorous). Mr Evan Williams: "Annie Laurie," and "Death of Neleon;" "WtHJn all the World is Fair" (Cowen). Mr John Harrison: "I know of two bright eves," Cluteam; "Mairgaretha" (Lohr); "Love'e Request." Mr Charles Sanders: "The Enemy said" ("Is- rael in Egypt"), (Handel). Mr Hirwen Jones: "Good-night." Mr Brnest Pike: "The Bailiff's Daughter of Islington." Mr Stanley Kirby: "The Little Red Yo-x," Somervell; "The Gentle Maiden," Somervell; "The Corporal's Ditty" (Dix); "Little Mary Oassidy" (arranged by Somer/cil); "The House of Sunny Hours" (R. Eden). Mr Robert Radford: "In Cellar Cool" and "Green Isle cf Erin." Sig. E. de Gogorza (red label record): "God, my Father" (from "Leg Sept Paroles du Christ"), (Dubois). Madame Jonoo-Hucfuon: "Angela. ever bright and fair" (Handel). Mr Petor Dawson: "Three for Jack." Squire. Miss Tilly Koenen (contralto): "Ridonami la Calma," Tosti. DUETS. Messrs John Harrison and Robert Radford: "The Mcen hath raised her Lamp ovo," Benedict. Madame Jones»*HmAson and Mr Ernest Pike: "The Keys of leaven" and "Beoause you're you" (musical comedy duet). QUARTETTES. Sullivan Operatic Party: "Opening Chorufl and Little Buttercup" (Pinafore"), Sullivan; "A British Tar is a soaring soul," Chorus ("Pinafore"), Sullivan. HUMOROUS SONGS. Mr Harry Lauder: "She ia my Daisy," and "I've something in tho bottle for the ing." Miss Ada Jones: "Poor John." Mrs B., George Robey. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. Violin: "Swing Song" (Mificha Elman); troduction Rondo Capriccioso" (Saint-Saen3). Banjo: "The Gay Gassoon" (Oily Oakley). Bagpipes: "Highland Fling" and "Sword Dance." TALKING. The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor of London (Sir William Treloar, Bart.). This particularly interesting record was an appeal made by tho Lord Mayor on behalf of the Crippled Children's Fund.
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NORTH WALES BAPTISTS. QUARTERLY MEETING AT LLANELIAN. The Baptists of the Vale of Conway, Festilliog, Colwyn iSay, Colwyn, and Aborgele Districts held their quarterly mooting at Lianehan this day w&ek, under ttio presidency of the Rev. B. Har- ries, Fforddlaa. Minutes of the former meetings having been read and oonfirmed, it was resolved that the ohurchw within these districts 00 asked to con- form to their usual custom of devoting the first week of the New Year to hold prayer meetings; that the question of a North Wales Baptist Sing- ing Festival i.n connection with the Eistedotod Marquee at Llangollert, bo deferred; that the ex- oolloat work afforded by the Baptist Loan Fund of the Association be encouraged in every possible way; that W;) respectfully assent to the roquoet of those churches in Cacnarvonshiro that are de- brous of .rciinquiahiug this union, in order to further enhance the interests of their own asso- ciation that every effort be exerted to make the annual singing festival, which is to be held 111 the forthcoming summer, a thorough sucoees. Votes of oondolence of the conference were passed with the invalided members who have for many years rendered services to the denomina- tion. Preparatory measures were taken to promote the suocess of the forthcoming Sunday School examinations, the secretary being Mr Arthur Da- vies, of Bryn Cenin, Colwy.n. Th9 future curriculum of the forthcoming meet- ing places of the conference was arranged. The next meeting is to 00 held at Colwyn Bay. THE EDUCATION BILL. The following resolution was passed:—"That this U.nion looks forward with jealous regard that the forthcoming Education Bill will be a faith- ful a.nd just embodiment, of the great religious principles of civil and religious liberty, namely, the abolition of all religious tests for teachers, and full public control over all funds and schools maintained at the public expense; and also urg- ing th9 special claims of Wales to have a Na- tional Council of Education and a.n Education Minister for Wales." COMPLIMENTING MR LLOYD GEORGE. On the motion of the Rev. T. Frimston, of Colwyn, seconded by the Rev. T. Roberts, of LLanolian, the following resolution was carried unanimously: — "That this conference of dele- gates of the Welsh Baptist Churches of the Valo of Conway, Festiniog, Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, and Aberg-ele Districts hereby rcoord our unbounded appreciation of the inestimable services rendered by the President of the Board of Trade, the Right Hon. D. Lloyd George, in timely and suc- cessfully acting as ]>eaco-mak?r for the nation botween capital and labour during the late crisis." In tht evening a powerful socman on tho oSicacy of prayer was delivered by the Rev. E. Cefni Jonec, of Fostiniog.