The Rhyl Advertiser

THE FLÏÑTSHIRE VOWNTEERS UNDER CANVAS. The second Volunteer Battalion Royal Welsh lusiliers (which comprises the Flintshire and Carnarvonshire Volunteers) assembled for its annual encampment on the Conway Marsh on Saturday last. Ram fell heavily as the companies marched in on Saturday, but the fatigue party which had preceded the main body of the regiment by two days, had everything nice and comfortable for the reception of their comrades. Those men going in ou that day found their tents pitched, rations drawn and cooked; and all thoy had to do was to draw their bedding, and sit down to a substantial supper of roast beef and bread, and make themselves oomfortable for the night. Notwithstanding the heavy fall of rain, the gravelly subsoil of the camping ground had absorbed aU the water, and the water-proof sheet supplied to eaoh man was an ample protection against the damp ground on which the men had to make their bed. B; Sunday morning a favourable change in the weather took place, and sunshine reigned supreme during the remainder of the time. The officers in the camp were the following:- Lieutenanr-Colonel Cooke in command; Colonel Wright, Major Norman, (Adjutant), Major Frost, Surgeon-Major Pritchard, Assistant surgeons Evans (B. Company) and Jones (M. Company) Capt. Roberts, Capt. Davidson, Capt. J. Lloyd Price, Capt. Sparrow, Capt. Bagot; Lieutenants Wright, Hurlbutt, Prince, Jones, Johnson, Hull, Hardman, Webster; and a staff including Quarter master Harwood, Sergeant-Major Leggett, Quarter-Master Sergeant Jones, Sergeant Instructors Barnett, Morrison, <&c., Ac. On Sunday the regiment attended divine service at the Conway Church. A. special anthem was sung, the Rev. Ffrangcon Davies taking the bass solo. The service was full choral, and an effective sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr Rees, Vicar of Conway. Taken altogether the regiment is second to no volunteer battalion encamping on the North Wales coast, and it will be gratify ng to local readers to learn that the Rhyl company equalled, if it did not excel, any company in the this, very excellent battalion. The first to observe this perhaps was the gallant Colonel, who remarked to Lieutenant Wright (who was in command of the company) while inspecting the column on Sunday mor-ing, You have a very fine lot of men in your ranks, Mr Wright." Outsiders passed similar complimentary remarks and on the way to church the expression This is the best looking and cleanest oompany of the lot," was ftequently heard as "C" company passed. In drilling, too, the company gave a good aocjunc of itself, much to the credit of the offioer and Sergeant-Instructor Morrison. The cooking arrangements were cariied out on the same principle as those of battalions which visit Rhyl annually—by broad arrows and field ovens; used a ternntely by the right and left wing. Com- mencing on Sunday, the right wing (or Flintshire portion of the regiment) used the field ovens, and had roast meats, while the left wing (Carnarvonshire) used the broad arrows, and was served to "boils." Breakfast was served at eight in the morning, dinner at one, and tea at five, and much to the credit of the cooks, each meal was ready punctually at the appointed time. An abundance of food was supplied, and the meat was of the best quality (supplied by Mr J. Jones, Llandudno); of the bread the least said the best. On Sunday evening the inferior quality was detected, but the men made no complaints. During breakfast on Monday, a sample was sent by an officer to the Colonel, who at once ordered all the bread that had been served out to be collected and returned to the contractor. Mr E. P. Jones, of Rhyl and Conway, supplied the Rhyl company with butter and groceries, and gave every satisfaction. The regiment was to be inspected on Wednesday morning, but the weather once again turning uufavourable about 10 o'clock, kept the D1en. in their tents for a long time. It cleared up towards mid- day, and the battalion was formed up. Rain commenced to fall again and the reviewing officer, (Colonel Browne, commander of 23rd depot, Wrexham), could only trot through, examining the companies in column. The soldierly appearance of the Rhyl company attracted his attention, and he remarked to Colonel Cooke in passing, This is the best looking company so far." We understand he afterwards complimented No. 3, to Colonel Cooke as being a credit to the regiment. The local company returned to its own head- quarters on Wednesday, and after giving three cheers to Lieutenant Wright, dispersed.

BIRTHS. AMos-On the 17th inst., at Woodville House, Water-street, Rhyl, the wife of Mr T. C. Amos, auctioneer, &c., of a son. EVs-On the 13th inst., the wife of Mr W. R. Evans, 11, Water street, Rhyl, of a son. EYTON-LLOYD—On the 14th inst., the wife of Dr. Eyton Lloyd, of a daughter. DEATHS. HUGHES-July loth, at Birmingham, Mary, widow of the late Roger Hughes, Morfa Cwybr, Rhyl, aged 55.—No cards. JONEs-On the 19th inst., Ann Jones, widow of the lato Edward Jones, Penyoefn, Newmarket, in her 87th year. WILLIAMs-On the 21st inst., Annie, the eldest daughter of Mr P. Mostyn Williams, at 9. Russell Road, Rhyl.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON A COUNTY COURT BAILIFF. HEAVY FINE AND COSTS. On Thursday, at the Town Hall, Rhyl, before the Rev. Dr. Butterton, and Dr. Girdlestone, Robert Jones and William Jones (father and son), of Sarn, Newmarket, were brought up in custody charged with having unlawfully assaulted and beaten John Philip Jones, deputy county bailiff, Holywell, on the 17th of the present month. Mr Wm. Davies appeared on behalf of the complainant. Mr Wm. Davies, in his opening statement, related some dealings which the defendant Robert Jones had had with the National & Provincial Bank, Holywell, in reference to some property which he had purchased at Sarn, Newmarket. After a great deal of litigation the County Court Judge decided against the defendant, and an order of ejectment against him was the result. In the execution of his duty, the deputy bailiff went, on Saturday last, in company with others, to the defendant's house, to execute the order of ejectment, and it was then that the assault now charged against the defendant was committed. The bailiff saw Robert Jones, and endeavoured in every possible way to persuade him to give up possession quietly but ha refused, and both he and William Jones afterwards assaulted the bailiff The assault was not an ordinary one, inasmuch as it was cot committed upon an ordinary person, but upon a servant of the Cnwn; and if after hearing the evidence, their worships were con- vinced that an assault had been committed, he would ask them to inflict the highest penalty in their power; and more so, as he would be able to shew that the assault bad been an aggravated one. Mr David Pugh, solicitor, Holywell, was then sworn, and stated that he was Registrar and high- bailiff of the County Court holden at Holywell, in the county of Flint. The complainant, John Philip Jones, was his under-bailiff. Witness signed and sealed the warrant produced for the recovery of some property at Newmarket to the National & Provincial Bank at Holywell. John Philip Jones said he acted as under-bailiff to the last witness, from whom he reoeived the warrant produced, dated the 13th of July, and he went to Sarn, Llanasa, to execute the said warrant on the 13th and 17th of ttie present month. He was accompanied by six other persons-namely, Mr Thomas (who represented the banki, Wm. Williams, George Edwards, J. S. Lloyd, Thomas Hughes, and Edward Jones. He entered the premises, and found Robert Jones sitting in a chair close to the fire in the kitchen, and his daugher was there alio. Witness explained to defendant his business, iu Welsh, and asked him to quit the premises. Defen- dant replied, "I will not; it is no use for you to bother me." Mr Thomas was present at the time. Witness saw Win. Jones, the son, in the back kitchen, and closed the door to prevent him entering the kitchen. Witness then lifted the chair in which Robt Jones sat, and carried both out into the yard; but as he did so Robert Jones stooped down and picked up a broken tongs, which, however, Mr Thomas wrested from his hands. He afterwards carried some wearing apparel and bedding out of the house. Witness afterwards went out, and on trying to re-enter found all the doors looked. He forciby entered, and in the back kitchen saw William Jones with two large stones, about the size of half-bricks, in his hands. His wife also had a stone in her hand. Wm. Jones threatened to smash the first who approached him, and said he would fight till death before he would leave. Witness quietly closed upon him, and, with assist- ance, took the stones from him. In the scuffle Wm. Jones had hold of witness's wrist with his teeth. However, as witness pulled in front, and others pushed behind, the man was ejected. As they were going out, Robert Jones stood in front of witness with a piece of board in his hand, which Mr Thomas wrested from him. Robert Jones struck witness, and tried to prevent him taking William Jones out. They all went out into the road to- gether. Whilst in the road both prisoners abused witness. Both prisoners had a piece of board in their hands. Witness took the board from William Jones, and said he would use violence if any attempt was made to re-enter thelhouse. Whilst witness was trying to secure the outer door, Wiliiair Jones dis appeared, and the next thing witness heard was that he had re-entered the house through a small window over the back kitchen. On witness and Mi- Thomas going in after him, they found him crouch- ing down in a corner with a dog between his knees, which he set on them. They managed to get the dog away. William Jones then had a broom in his hand, with which he struck witness on the head, smashing his hat (produced). Witness was half stunned with the blow, and fell baokwards. William Jones then took up a fender, and threatened to smash witnesses head with it. At this time between thirty and forty people had congregated near the house. Robert Jones struck witness in tho eye, witness charged him with having done so, and said he would undoubtedly hear something more about it. Cross-examined by Robert Jones: Witness said he did not read the warrant on his second visit, but explained the purpose of his going there. He did read the warrant the first time. He denied having thrown the defendant against a wall, when he carried him out of the house. He did not hear defendant asking him to use the law and not his hands and feet. Neither did he throw William Jones's wife and baby out of the house he carried them out as tenderly as he could. He did not strike the baby, nine months old He did not hear the women outside shouting" Murder," but he heard them say, William Jones, go out, it is no use." There was no mark on him after the blow he had with the tongs. Witness was asked to shew a mark where he had been struck in the eye, and he did so, when William Jones remarked, that is only a scratch, man." In answer to Mr Jones, witness denied having struck him. William Thomas said he was a clerk in the em- ploy of Mr H. A. Cope, Solicitor, Holywell, who waa solicitor to the National Provincial Bank. He acoompanied witness on the day in question. He had heard the evidence of the first witness, and it was entirely correct. He saw John Phillip Jones being struck by Robert Jones and William Jones. The first witness was not able to hand over to wit- ness the possession of the premises, though they had taken possession. Seeing the rowd outside rather favourable to the prisoners, he advised the under bailiff to leave the place, fearing there might be a breach of the peace. In answer to prisoners, witness denied having struck or tricked anyone neither had he induced anyone else to assault them. He affirmed that the party were all perfectly sober. George Edwards gave corroborative evidence as also did Edward Jones, John Evans and J. S. Lloyd In cross-examination, each of the witnesses stoutly denied haying assaultad or abused the defendants in any way. Robert Jones, in defence, said he did not strike, nor attempt to strike the complainant; but he asked him several times to use the law and not abuse. W. Jones made a similar statement. Anne Jones, wife of Samuel Jones, labourer,Sarn, said she was passing at the time of the row. She did not see Robert Jones strike anyone, but bhe saw John Evans strike William Jones twice against the wall, and she called out murder." Miriam Jones, daughter of Robert Jones, stated that she saw George Edwards strike William Jones, her brother, and she tried to prevent him, when he threatened to strike her also. She also sawls young man (whom she pointed out as sitting at the end of the table in the room), strike her father with a piece of board. Deborah Jones, and Mary Dutton, gave corro. borative evidence, the latter stating that she saw complainant holding a piece of wood (produced) above Robert Janes' head. There wereeight men with the bailiff. She did not see what took place in the house. In cross-examination Dutton stated that she did not know how the piece of wood had got into the bailiff's hand. This being the whole of the evidence, their worships, and the Clerk, had a brief consultation together, after which The Chairman said the benoh considered the case proved, and regarded it a very aggravated assault, and to make it worse it was an assault upon case proved, and regarded it a very aggravated assault, and to make it worse it was an assault upon a Queen's Officer in the execution of his lawful duty. And such a thing could not be allowed in this country. Unfortunately, th6y heard of such assaults being committed in Ireland, but this country had been free from such outrages. The present case deserved a very severe penalty to be iuflicted; but as the costs were very heavy—amounting in the case of Robert Jones to £ 5 15s 7d and in the case of William Jones to X5 15s Id.—they would inflict a. more lenient fine than they would otherwise have done. Each of the defendants would have to pay a fine of £ 1, with costs in default, one months' imprisonment with hard labour. The prisioners said they had no money on them, and the county court bailiff proved they had no goods which could be seized. The men were therefore removed in custody.

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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE RHYL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS On Monday afternoon a special meeting of the Rhyl Improvement Commissioners was held at the Board-room, Town Hall. There were present: Messrs W. Wynne (chairman), James Taylor, Thomas Ellis, P. Mostyn Williams, Henry Parry, E. W. Keatinge, John Roberts, A. Humphreys, D. Trehearn, G. F. Gunner, M. D Roberts, G. A. Taveroer, W. J. Kent, LI. Lloyd, J P., and Dr. Carstairs. THE VACANCY IN THE BELIEVING OFFICEBSHIP. The notice calling the meeting having been read, The Chairman explained how the meeting came to be called, what was the origin of it. It was known that the office of Relieving Officer for the St Asaph District had become vacant through the death of Mr. John Jones. Some years ago the Board petitioned the Registrar General to have the Relieving Officer to reside at Rhyl; and the mem- orial then sent up was complied with to the extent that the officer was directed to attend at Rhyl three days a week instead of two as previously; but owing to Mr. Jones have resided at St. Asaph for many years it was not thought advisable to remove him. Now, however, that a vacanoy had occurred, it was thought that the present would be a fit opportunity to memorialise the Registrar General again. Rhyl had a special claim to have the Relieving Officer, who was also Registrar of Births and Deaths, to live here, both on account of its population and its rateable value. The only argument he thought which could be urged against such an arrangement be that Rhyl was a little distant fnm such places as Bodfary and Tremeirohion: but other considerations would greatly outweigh that argument. He would ask the Clerk to read the letter he had written to Mr. Grimsley (the Superintendent Registrar for ttis district), referring him to the petition it was pro- posed should be forwarded to the Registrar General, and which conveyed some of the reasons why the officer should reside in Rhyl. The Clerk read the correspondence he had with Mr. Grimslev, and also the memorial to the Registrar General. Figures were given shewing the relative position of Rhyl in regard to population, number of paupers, births and deaths, as compared with the other parts of the Union. The Chairman then formally moved the followmg resolution:—"That the memorial now read, be forwarded, uuder the common seal of the Board to the Registrar General, petitioning for the new Registrar of Births and Deaths, and the new Relieving Officer, o reside at Rhyl." Mr. John Roberts seconded the resolution. Mr. Keatinge said there could be no two opinions as to the benefit and importance of having the Officer to reside at Rhyl. Mr. A. Humphreys also supported the resolution, which, on being put to the meeting, was carried unanimously. The Chairman then moved that a similar resolu- tion be forwarded to the Board of Guardians, and that a copy be sent to each of the Guardians for the parish of Rhuddlan, with a request that they would support it. Mr Gunner seconded. Mr. Henry Parry (overseer), and Dr. Eyton Lloyd (Medical Officer of Health) supported the motion, which was carried unanimously. THE DISUSED POLICE STATION. The Chairman, referring to the other matter on the aarenda, said they were all aware that advertise- ments had appeared in the publio -newspapers announcing that the old Police Station was to be sold by private tender. He at least was taken by surprise when he saw that announcement, after what hal been stated at the last general meeting of the Board. In the meantime it had occurred to him that no time should be lost, and he had instructed the Clerk to write to the Clerk of the Peace asking him whether in his opinion the Court of Quarter Sessions would grant an mterriew to a deputation representing the Rhyl Improvement Commissioners. The Clerk read his letter to the Clerk of the Peace for the county, dated July 14th and the reply he had received the following day. In his first letter the Town Clerk Rtat-d the Commissioners had for some time entertained the idea that they would have the firt chance to acquire the land for public pur- poses. in accordance with the original award transferring the land to them and wishing to know in what way they could approach the Justices on the subject, with a view of acquiring the site on fair and equitable terms. In his reply the Clerk of the Peace desired to know what was meant by the "original award and transfer," and the Town Clerk referred him to sections 42 and 45 of the Rhyl Improvement Act, 1852. To his last letter the Town Clerk had received no reply. The Chairman remarked that the Board should quite understand that the correspondence was to be considered quite unofficial, and did not bind the Board in any way. It was quite open for the Board to take the course they thought best. For himself he thought it would be courteous and proper on the part of the county authorities to accede to the request to grant an interview to a deputation from the Board.. An attempt should be made to settle the matter by mutual agreement. If such interview could be arranged before the next meeting of the Board, the report of the deputation could then be considered. The Chairman then moved the following resolution:—"That a Committee be appointed to consider the question of the purchase of the Old Police Station, with power to communicate with the County Authorities by a Deputation, or otherwise, with the view of obtaining information as to terms, Ac., and to report to the Board.' Mr. Gunner seconded the motion. A lengthy discussion then followed as to the best mode of procedure—in which part was taken by Mr. Llewelyn Lloyd, Mr Thog. Ellis, Mr. P. M. Williams, Mr. Kent, Mr Keatinge, Mr. Gunner, and others: but the resolution was ultimately carried unanimously.

ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH BUILDING SOCIETY. QUARTERLY MEETINGS AT RHYL. The quarterly meetings of this society were held on Wednesday at Christ Churoh, Rhyl, being the first occasion on which they met in North Wales. The society, of which Mr. Samuel Morley is president, has already assisted new and improved churches to the number of 653, affording accommodation, for 300,000 persons. It has recently aided in the erect- ion of forty-seven manses, the total amount of the society's grants and loans for all purposes being £152,019. It has also aided a large number of casew by its practical advioe. The R6V. J. S Russel, M.A., London, presided at the business meeting in the morning-, among thft other gentlemen present being the Revs. J. C. Gallaway, M.A., secretary (West Bromwioh) ;*F.[Hastings, (London), T. Gasquoine, B.A., (Northampton), J. N. Knight, (Birmingham) D. Burford Hooke, (Rhyl), F. Stephens, (Birmingham), Professor J. RadfordThomson.M.A. (New College, London), J. D. Kewer Williams, (Hackney), Messrs. C. E. Conder, assistant secretary (London), R. S. Peet, and others of Rhyl, &0. A number of cases for aid were severally considered, and grants or loans voted as the funds of the society admitted and the cases required, and other business was transacted. Subsequently the committee and a number of local friends were entertained at a luncheon held at Vaughan's Dining-rooms, Queen street, when addresses of welcome to the town were delivered and aptly responded to. In the evening a public meeting was held in Christ Church to advocate the claims, and to expound the objects of the society. The Rev. D. B. Hooke presided, and there was a good congregation. The meeting having been opened with singing and prayer, the chairman explained the object of the meeting and said he was very much pleased that the members of the English Congregational Chapel Building Committee had that day honoured Rhyl with their presence, and he and others had been able to gain f'om them much valuable inform- ation as to the work of the society with which they were connected; and he thought it would be a pity to allow their friends to go away without an oppor- tunityof speaking in a public meeting of thework with which they were so closely connected. For the sake of the members of the committee he was glad that their visit had taken place in the summer time, but for the sake of the congregation who usually worshipped in that church he would have preferred it to have been in the winter, as, through pressure of other duties, many of the friends were unable to attend. Still they should not despise the day of small things," and he trusted that as a result of the meeting the Church in the place would be stimulated to greater efforts on behalf of the Society and christian work generally. Personally he could not say how much indebtedness he felt to the society. During the last ten years he had to do with the building of 20 places of worship in North Wales— he was trustee, and as such financially responsible, for about the whole of them. In his work he had been greatly assisted and encouraged by the society; and he believed that during the present year the whole of the debt on those places of worship would be extiuquished (hear, hear). That on the Rhyl churoh would probably be the last, because it was the last incurred. In connection with Christ Church the society had also rendered valuable assistance; during the past two years of anxiety the sooiety had been their constant adviser and friend (cheers). —Mr. Conder (secretary), then gave an interesting acoount of the work of the society, since its establish ment lin 1853. The object of the society was to secure good and sound undertakings in chapel building, and to improve the mode of earring out those undertakings. It was a mutual improvement and a mutual help society. He expressed his great delight at seeing the good work which had been I carried on at Rhyl, and the general revival which had taken place since Mr. Hooke had come amongst them (cheers), with the assistance of course of the good friends who had stood behind him.—The Rev. J. S. Russell, M.A., of London, in the oourse of a very able speech stated that since its commencement the society had assisted with money and advioe in the erection of 653 places of worship, providing accommodation for about 300,000 persons, and at a total cost, including several ministers' manses, of £ 150,000 (cheero).-The Rev. Professor Thomson M. A., of London, and other speakers followed, all the speechei3 being full of sound, substantial, and persuasive arguments.—An offerterory was collected in aid of the Chapel Building Society, and, after the usual votes of thanks, the meeting) was closed with prayer.

ST. ASAPH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. TimRSDAY-Present: T. G. Dixon, Esq. (chairman), W. M. Clarke, Esq., E. Morgan, Esq., (vice-chair- men), P. P. Pennant, Esq., LI. Lloyd, Esq., Col. Hore; Messrs S. Perks, B. Littler, T. Winston. Rhyl; Joseph Lloyd, A. E. Davies, J. Kerfoot, St Asaph; J. D. Jones, Elias Jones, William Ellis, Abergele T. Pierce Hughes, E. Angel, Denbigh W. Roberts, Llanddulas; R. Roberts, Dyserth John Hughes, Llanfair John Roberts, Henllan; William Jones, Llanefydd John Roberts (Geinas.) THE HOUSB. Number of paupers in the house last board day, 112 admitted since, 3 discharged, 7 remaining in the house this day, 108 corresptnding date last year, 124. Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 86, as against 55 during the correponding two weeks of last year. REFRACTORY TRAMPS. Three tramps were reported by the master to have torn their clothes, and were taken before the justices at St Asaph, when two were sentenced to seven days' imprisonment; and the third to 14Jdays. THE CHILDREN'S EECBEATION GROUND. Mr Morgan said he bad been requested by Mrs Luxmore to ask why boys were not iu the field provided by her for their use oftener than they are. She or some members of the family were passing continually, and seldom saw the childien there. This annoyed her, for she had been put to some trouble to secure the field, and if some satisfactory explanation was not given, Mrs Luxmore would simply pay for the field as long as she was compelled to, and then give it up. Another thing that Mrs Lux. more called attention to was the fact that a horse belonging to someone had been seen grazing on the field. The field had been taken for the use of the children, and not for the grazing of anybody's horse. Mr Jones, the master, explained that the children were allowed out to the field occasionally in the afternoon, but if it was the wish of the Board he would try to arrange for them to be out oftener. Regarding the horse, he explained that the repre- sentatives of the late tenant had a right of way through the croft to another field. During the hay harvest the iron fencing between the two fields had been taken down, and one of the horses came through and was in the Union field for some time. Now the harvest was over and the fence replaced. —It was arranged that the master should allow the children more time on the recreation ground. A PAINFUL MAT 1KB SETTLED. The Guardians have had under consideration for some time the case of Mrs Jones, of Waen, widow Cornelius Jones, late of the White Lion Hotel,Rhyl, who had for some period been in receipt of parish relief. Her sons, who hold good positions, had been applied to for the repayment of the relief, but they declined. To-day a letter was read from Mrs L. J. Elliott, one of Mrs Jones' daughters, stating that her mother had no occasion to seek parish relief at all, for she (the daughter)lwas quite able and willing to keep her mother, and had tried every means to get her mother to live with her. The old woman had a desire to have a cottage for herself, but as she was getting into great age Mrs Elliott thought it more desireable that her mother should live with her. It was further requested in the letter that the amount already granted in relief to Mrs Jones should be made known to Mrs Elliott, and she would refund the money. A lettor dated on a subsequent day stated that Mrs Elliolt had visited her mother, and had succeeded in persuading her to give up the cottage at the end of the current term and in the meantime the writer would see that her mother was properly cared for.—The Chairman remarked that though the matter ha1 ended, it was not in a way that reflected any credit upon Mrs Jones' sons. THL LATE BELIEVING OFFICER. The Clerk reported the death of Mr John Jones, late relieving officer of the St. Asaph District.— The Chairman remarked that they were all sorry to hear of the death of Mr Jones, who had been a very good officer-a very excellent offi(;er for 36 years.—On the motion of Mr Pennant the clerk was directed to record in the minutes an expression of their deep sense of the loss sustained by the board and the Union j through the death of Mr Jones after his excellent services for 36 years. APPOINTMENT OF A NEW RELIEVING OFFICER-A PROPOSAL TO FIX HIS RESIDENCE AT RHYL REFUSED The Chairman said it wps necessary to take steps to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr Jones. Perhaps Mr Grimsley, though it was a great in. convenience to him, could allow Mr Hughes to perform the duties for two weeks longer. Mr Grimsley stated that he should like some arrangement made that day, but did not think they could do so. Replying to Mr J. Lloyd, the Clerk said Mr Jones held the offices of relieving officer. vaccination officer, inquiry officer, and registrar of births and deaths, the gross salary being about JE150. A petition from the Rhyl Commissioners was read asking that the residence of the officer should be fixed at Rhyl. A conversation ensued on the desirability of all the offices held by the late officer being held by the new one, and Mr Joseph Lloyd proposed that everything should remain as they are, with the exception that the salary for the duties of Relieving Offioer should be £70 instead of £95. When Mr Jones was appointed first his salary was 170. Mr Edwin Morgan seconded the resolution, and Mr Perks and Mr Llewelyn Lloyd strongly supported the petition of the Rhyl Commissioners, and pro posed an amendment that Rhyl be the place of residence for the officer. On a division three only voted for the amendment, and 15 against it. The original motion was then put and carried. It was then resolved to advertise in the local papers for a successor to the late Mr Jones.

THE PROMENADE BAND. To the Editor of the RHTL ADVERTISER. Sin,-If you can conveniently insert the enclosed letter in your next issue, I shall be obliged.—I have received several communications praising Mr Sibold's band, and this one is, so straight to the point, and written with such goodwill, thatjl think it ought not to be held back, but as I do not know the gentleman who has written it, and there being no time to ask his consent to its publication, you will be good enough to withold the signature. You will note the wish expressed that the necessary funds will be forthcoming. I beg to re-echo that wish, and I have great hopes that the appeal that will be made to our residents will result in the deficiency being wiped out. A band of this quality must help the town it gives pleasure to and brings the recommen- dation of visitors, and I admit that as a trader, I hope to share in any increase of prosperity that may result. We have amongst us many people who revel in the pleasures of their imagination, but un- fortunately such pleasure takes the form of sympathy with the Guarantors, who may lose their money. They express the wish that the money will be forth- coming—May I suggest that they make the wish father to the deed—and if they turn their sympathy into practical action, they will probably be able to renew their pleasurable imaginations another season, and enable the committee to re-engage Mr Sibold with an increased staff. The committee mean to do this if they get reasonable support from RESIDENTS and Visitors and for myself, I have every faith that the Lodging House and Hotel Keepers, Traders and Residents generally, will, as the season advances, do their fair share; but if they do not do so, and leave to the Committee the money responsibility, as well as the burden of the work, then with the advent of the next season i:; may be found that the Band, and the Band Committee have ceased to exist, and that the pleasures of their imagination will be their own dis- appointment.—Yours respectfuly, July 22nd, 1886 W. J. KENT DEAR SIB,—I have been visiting Rhyl with my wife and two daughters during the past month, and now on leaving I cannot refrain from expressing how much we have appreciated the very nice selec- tions of music which have been so admirably rendered by Jthe very efficient band you are fortunate enough to have engaged. The conducting is of itself a treat to any musical man like myself; and the splendid examples of light and shade which they give are only further proofs, if any were needed, of the ability of each individual player, and of the perfect under- ttandihy which exists between them and Mr Sibold. I shall be pleased to hear that long before the season is over, the whole of the money guaranteed has been subscribed. "W. J. Kent, Esq., Hon. Sec. Rhyl Promenade Band, 73, High Street, Rhyl."

THE PARADE BAND. To the Editor of the RHYL ADVERTISER. Siit,-Will you allow me through the columns of your paper to express how very much I have en- joyed the splendid selections of music which I have heard performed by Mr H. Sibold's excellent band, during my recent visit to Rhyl. The conducting of Mr Sibold, and the responding thereto by each in- dividual member of the band, form a musical treat, which it is worth going a much greater distance than I did, to see and hear; and I unhesitatingly say that I never heard so good a band at any sea- side place to which I have ever been. In Mr Sibold's band, although all may be playing, a musician can distinguish every instrument. This is as it should be, and not each one trying to drown the notes made by those around him. Wishing the bandmaster and the band the success it deserves— Believe me, yours truly, WM. TAYLOB. Alderlev house, Arden road, near Birmingham, July 21st, 1886.

RHYL SWIMMING CLUB. To the hJditor of the KHTL ADVERTISER. SIR,-In your issue of Saturday last under the heading Miscellaneous Notes," I am charged with, (a) Placing serious impediments in the way of the Club and doing all in my power to prevent its success, (b) Demanding an exorbitant sum for the use of my machines by members, (c) Applying to the Commissioners to remove the Club's structure from the shore. As a matter of fact, I have done nothing further than to protect my business from injury. I have not placed impediments in the way of the Club, further than to insist upon the Bye Laws (which I am strictly bound to obey), being observed,and carried out,'by the club. I did not demand an exorbitant sum for the use of my machines, I offered to allow members of the Club to bathe from my vans as often as they pleased, and to provide them with towels, dress and every other convenience, and also to draw their diving raft from the shore to the water at all necessary times. My charge for this was to be 3d. per head, and wnon it is taken into consideration that persons learning to swim stay in the water a longer time than ordinary bathers, and therefore would "monopolize" my time to a greater extent, (which during the summer Beasons,hort as it is, is extremely valuable) that every convenience was provided, I don't think my charge was anything like exorbitant. As to my insisting upon the Club's structure being removed from the shore, it is inaccu- rate, I simply insisted upon its being put on wheels, the same as my own machines, and thereby comply with the Bye Laws which provide that all bathing structures should be on wheels. In conclusion, Mr Editor, I must enter my protest against unfounded charges being levelled agaiost me by unscrupulous persons, under anonymous names, with the direct intention of prejudicing me and crippling myjbusiness I will leave th" publio of Rhyl and the Visitors thereto to judge whether these malignant attacks are warrented under the circumstances.—Yours truly, EDWABD VAUGHAN. The Baths, Rhyl, July 22nd, 1886.

A HINT TO RESIDENTS. To the Editor of the RHYL ADVKBTISEB. SIR,-I quite agree with "Well-wisher," in your last issue that it is the duty of residents (and I would add, boarding-house-keepers in particular) to sustain the efforts of the Band Committee by re- gular contributions. Unquestionably the baud (in- cluding vocalists) is a great attraction to visitors, and no class are more vitally interested in the pre- seuce of visitors than the boarding-house keepers. Short sighted meanneas alone can explain the refusal of boarding-house keepers to support the Band Com- mittee by regular contributions. The coolness with which boarding-house keepers present the band-book to visitors without themselves entering their own names (as those of persons primarily interested) is astonishing. As a visitor I consider it a duty to subscribe to the band fund, and I think the lis of each house should be headed by that of the keeper. So strongly do I feel this that I wish visitors would refuse to enter their names until that of the boai d- ing-house keeper appears. This would effectually bring them to their senses. The collapse of the band fund, and the absence of the performers, would mean commercial ruin to many boarding-house keepers, who therefore should be wise in time.- Yours truly, ANOTHEB WELL-WISHES. West parade, June 10th.

PRESTATYN PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY LAST:—Before T. G. Dixon, Esq. (ohair- man), T. Ll. Murray Browne, Esq., and Ll. Lloyd, Esq. LICENSE TRANSFER. A temporary transfer of the license of the Man- chester Arms, Rhyl, was granted to Mr Fielding, the owner of the property. KKTUSING TO QUIT. Benjamin Evans, Newmarket, (wa9 summoned for refusing to quit the Crown Inn, in that village.- Police constable Adams proved the case. Asdefen- dant had recently been summoned for a similar offence, he was now fined 7s. and lOa. costs. NEGLIGENT PARENTS. Mr Peter Smith Jones, attendance officer to the Guardians of the Holywell Union, summoned the following persons for neglecting to send their children to sohool regularly: -Grace Lloyd Jones, Axton; Thomas Hughes, Sarn; John Griffiths, Penvffordd; Joseph Edwards, and Wm. Meredith, of FfynDongroew. They were each fined 2s. THE ST. ASAPH HIGHWAY BOAED AND ICNOSOLCMEENTS. Mr George Williams, wheelwright, was sum- moned by Mr Charles Grimsley, Clerk to the St. Asaph Highway Board, for causing an obstruction on the highway, near the premises occupied by him at Penrhwylfa in the parish of Meliden.—Mr Wm. Davies represented the Highway Board, and Mr Edward Roberts, solicitor, Rhyl,, appeared for defendant. The Bench, after hearing the evidence, and the arguments of the advocates on both sides, decided that the ground between the two hedges constituted the highway, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, and as defendant had persisted in the continuance of the obstruction, he would be fined 7s. 6d. and costs, £ 2 Os. 2d. Mr Dixon being a member of the Highway Board, retired from the Bench during the hearing of the last oase.

ISITORS AT THE ROLli. HOTEL.-Ir Hanwell, Mr Kicllow, Mr Soloman (London), Mr Barlow (Wem), Mr and Mrs Robert- son (Southport), Mr Lord (Manchester), Mr Mottram, Mr J. Richards, Mr Jordan, Mr Owen, Mr Lame, Mr Robiuson, Mr Mr Davenport, Mr Webster, Mr Warwick, Mr SimmoM, Mr Tomlinson, Mr Harrison, Mr Gruer, Mr McGregor (Chester), Mr Quick,"Mr Skinner, Mr W. Clarke, Mr Collins, Mr Tonge, Mr Mr Pound, Mr Winn, Mr White, Mr Courtney, Mr Packer, Mr E. A. Clarke.

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RHYL. Williams Brothers, Ariistio Photographers, High-sfc WASTE PAPEa.-Clean Waste Paper in ban- dies of 3, 6, and 12 lbs., at Id. per lb, at the Advertiser Offioe. Several items of news arrived too late for insertion this week CHRIST CHURCH CHOIR. On TaeBday a "Pleasant Afternoon, was provided for the members of Christ Chnrch Choir, who met at 3 o'clock at Churton Villa, where a photo- graphic group was taken by Mr. W. Davies, of Kinmel Street. The party then drove to Rhuddlan Castle, thenoe to Dyserth, and on to Rhydorddwy Gooh. Here a most excellent tea had been kindly provided by Mr. and Mrs Drummond. Subsequently the party had a pleasant ramble, and on returning a number of hymns were snag and further refreshments. On the motion of the Rev. D. Burford Hooke a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the kind host and hostess, and on the motion of Mr. R. Hughes a similar expression was given to Mr. Hooke for providing the drive. The party was accompanied by Revs. F. Stephens, J De Kewer Williams, and Mr. C. E. Conder, who were attending the meetings of the Chapel Building Fand,and who, from the brief addresses, evidently enjoyed their visit to Rhyl. "MRS BBOWN" AT KHTL.—A Visitor has sent in the following for publication :-Short- ly after eleven o'olook on Tnesday morning, as I sauntered along the pier, I was accosted by a stall-keeper, who asked me if I was aware that Mrs Brown had oome to RhyL I replied in the negative, and added that I would be delighted to see that remarkably clever des- criptive writer. He said, with a twinkle in his eye, Then come with me." I obeyed, and he took me to a part of the pier, whare, on looking over the aide, I beheld the veritable Mrs Brown herself. A plump old lady, who must have seen half a century of sammers, wading in the water, with her dress uplifted. What a pair of understandings she exhibited to the admiring onlookers, as she faced the waves, which Mrs Partington had so often tried in vain to keep off with her historical broom. After splashing about in the ocean to her hearts' content, and the amusement of a number of speotators, she returned to terra firms, where she was met by a domestioated- looking old gentleman, who received her with open arms. With toaching tenderness he seated her on one of the connecting roads of the pier. After wiping her nether limbs, which were evidently swollen by the protract- ed soaking they had had, Mrs Brown essayed to put on her stockings. She gut on pretty well until the calves were reached. Then came the tug of war! There sat the stout old lady pulling away, with extended oheeks, until Mr. Brown came to the rescue. He took up the struggle, where she had left off, and his superior strength stretched the stockings to the required dimensions, onlookers being greatly entertained by this interesting per- formance on the open beach in the light of the mid-day sun. This was how Mrs Brown gave practical effect to her views on economical sea-bathing," or How to save the cost of a bathing van." The difhoulty of the stockings having been satisfactorily overcome, Mrs Brown carefully adjusted the beautifully white under-garments, and then her dark dress fell like a heavy drop curtain over this fascinating scene in real life. The merry crowd on the pier dispersed, amid roars of laughter, and Mrs Brown retired for a season into private life, probably to emerge again shortly with one of her inimitable sketches on the event which I have but feebly desoribed. I am unable fully to dilate upon the exhilar- ating effects of the salt water, or to describe the sensations which passed from the wet legs and thrilled the most emotional parts of Mrs Brown's nature, nor can I tell the expressions of affectionate gratitude which she lavished upon her better half for the valuable service he had rendered. For thesa and other inter- esting details, together with Mrs Brown's opinions of Ithe speotators, I await with great interest a description from her own graphio pen. I trust you will be fortunate enough, Mr. Editor, to obtain it for your next issue. WE have much pleasure in announcing that a grand ooncert will be given at the Town Hall, on Thursday, the 29Lh inst., in aid of the Band Fand. The management of the conoert has been entrusted to the musical members of the Band Committee and the Guarantors. Amongst others we may name Drs. Girdlestone and Carstairs, Messrs Hazlehurst, London, Taverner, Wrigley, &c., with Mr. Trehearn as secretary, and Mr. Sibold gives his help. We are unable to give the full particulars as the committee have not made final arrangements, but we may state that Miss Emilie Lloyd, one of the most eminent oontraltos of the day, has been engaged, and that the services of Mr. Athley Thomas, principal baritone ef Salford Cathedral, will be available, and the committee hope that Mr. Wakefield Reed, a tenor of repute from her Majesty's Theatre, will also render his services. One of the bost features is the willing kindness with:which several local amateurs have promised their services, and this, with the talent Mr. Sibold has at his command, will enable the committee to or- ganize a concert which shall give pleasure to the residents by the introduction of profesia- ional talent, and interest the visitors by giving them an opportunity of hearing some of the best voices in Rhyl. We hear that amongst many others-Mrs Norbury and the Misses Townshend have promised their help. We wish the committee a good harvest and that the concert will prove a success in every way. IMMENSE OPEN AIR CONCERTS.—This is not an inoorrect or exaggerated heading to describe the evening concerts given nightly by Mr. Sibold's band, on the promenade. Never have we witnessed such an immense orowd of people gather around the band stand, as daring the last few evenings. The singing of Mr. Jess Smith is a great attraction. On Saturday ovening last his splendid rendering of The Wolf" was loudly enoored, Mr Smith, we understand, has been favoured with the special permission of Mr D'Oyle Carte to sing at Rbyl, "The Pirate King," from the opera, "The Pirate of Penzanoe," DEATH OF THE REV ROGEB EDWARDS, MOLD —The above mentioned venerable Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Minister died on MOD. day last, at his residence, Hill Grove, Mold. He had been bO years in the ministry, for many years the editor of the Connexional Magazine," and was now moderator for the second time. He also contributed largely and richly to the Welsh press. He was well-known and highly respected in Rhyl. The funeral, a publio one, took place yesterday (Griday), at Mold. A LADY correllkondent writes:—From per. sonal knowledge of the benefits which have been conferred by the Morfa Lodge Convales- cent Home, and from the testimony of publio bodies, and private subscribers, I have every oonfidenes in the future, and feel assured that the bettor the public become acquainted with the advantages offered the more they will avail themselves of them, and that, as a Con- valescent Home, Morfa Hall, Rhyl, will soon take its place amongst the best supported and most favoured in the county. ENGLISH BAPTIST SUNDAY SCROOL'-Morning and evening on Sunday last the Rev. S. H. Booth, of London (secretary of the Baptist Union), preached the anniversary sermons in connection with the Sunday School. The congregations were large, and the eloquent discourses were listened to with earnestness. In the afternoon a special servioe for children was held. A selection of hymns, arranged for the occasion, were sung at the servioes, and collections made in aid of the Sunday School fund. THE members of the Rhyl Swimming Club will give a grand Exhibition of Swimming off the Pier Head this (Saturday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Admission on pier, 2d. each.—Advt. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, WELLINGTON ROAD.- Next Sunday week, August lst, the anniver- sary services of this church will be held, when the Rev. John Watson, M.A., Sefton Park Church, Liverpool, will officiate. The preacher j for to-morrow is the Rev. John Williams, I Cisy Road, Chester. 'c

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. [BY GLEANER). Now that the elections are over there is a marked increase in the number of visitors at Rhyl, and if we only get propitious weather we may expect a larger influx of visitors to our town, during the months of August and September. The fact that the town is rapidly filling may be gathared from the nightly increasing number of people that congre- gate around the bandstand. The vocalists at the Parade Concerts this month have given great satisfaction to the large oonoourse of people that assemble nightly at the bandstand. Mr Jess Smith possesses a remarkabley good voice, although his songs are somewhat old, yet they take well with the audience. The lady vocalist is a great favourite, and is nightly encored. The engagement of the present vocalists terminates at the end of this month, and no doubt that your readers will be glad to hear that Mr Athley Thomas, who was here last summer, has been engaged as one of the singers. I was sorry to see in your Saturday's issue that the band is badly supported. It is to be hoped that there will be an improvement in the finance during the next two months. Now we have such excellent arrangements in the manage- ment of the band, lodging house keepers should keep up this arrangement by doing all in their power to assist the collector. Touting for visitors at the station has again become a serious nuisance. Any one going down towards the station during the afternoon will see a large number of women stationed near the Wynnstay Hotel, awaiting to annoy visitors. Im- mediately they see any strangers emerge from the station they pounce upon them. and pester them in the most irritating manner. I observed the other day no less than 6 of these) touters follow up one gentleman right from the station to the top of Bodfor Street, and it was with considerable difficulty that he at last got rid of his persecutors (I say persecutors because they are no less than that.) Abbey Street is well represented among these people. One woman in particular I observe always there. I should fancy she never has any visi ors in her house, else she could never afford time to loiter about the station. If she would stick in her house like every other deoent woman, she would be far more likely of obtaining visitors, than by annoying people at the station. I hope I shall not have occasion to again call attention to this matter, and that the police will at once clear those touters as their presence at the station is liable to form in the mind of visitors a bad impression of our town, when they are annoyed by these people immediately they arrive. The handsome edifice,St J ohn's Church,W ellington Road is now fast approaching completion. I am given to understand that the Vicar has been fortunate "enough to get a promise from the Arch- bishop of Canterbury to come down to open the Church. I congratulate the Vicar on his good fortune in being successful in getting the promise from so eminent a Divine to honour our town with a visit. Nonconformists and Churchmen alike will flock in their thousand to hear this prelate, who holds the highest Ecclesiastical office in the United Kingdom.

HENBY PARRY'S BATHING TIME TABLE MORN. EVEN. 24 Saturday. 5 0 to 7 30 1 30 to 7 0 26 Monday. 5 0 to 90 3 30 8 0 27 Tuesday. 5 0 to 10 0 4 30 8 30 28 Wednesday. 5 0 to 11 0 5 30 8 0 28 Thursday. 6 0 to 12 0 6 30 8 0 30 Friday 7 0 to 10 Best Sand and India Rubber Boots |at Amos's, 8a, Sussex street.

ST. JOHN'S CHUKCH-BAZAA.R. The above was held on Tuesday and Wednesday last, at the Town Hall, under the distinguished patronage of the following ladies —Lady Florentia Hughes, Kinmel Lady Penrhyn, Penrhyn Castle Lady Cayley, Llanerch Park Mrs Cburton, Mor- anedd; Mrs Rowley-Conwy, Bodrhyddan; Mrs Gibson, Wolverhampton; Mrs Hughes, the Palace, St. Asaph; Mrs J oae., Olinda; Mrs Mostyn, Segrwyd, Denbigh Mrs Pennant, Nantllys Mrs Williams, Bodelwyddan Vicarage The hall was tastefully and handsomely decorated; the centre stall attracting particular notice, being magnificent- ly draped with rich laoe curtains, and surmounted by royal colours. The flower stalls were also very beautiful. All the stalls were heavily-laden with articles of endless variety, useful and ornamental. rhe Bazaar was formally opened at eleven o'clock on Tuesday morning, and a brisk sale immediately commenced, and was continued with more or less vigour during the whole day. The bazaar was resumed on Wednesday, and, notwithstanding the heavy showers of rain in the afternoon, there was a large and fashionable attendance throughout the day. We have not been ab'e to ascertain the nett proceeds, but the promoters are very confident that a substantial sum will have been realised. At in- tervals on both days the visitors were entertained with music—vocal and instrumental—in which the following ladies and gentlemen took part: —Mrs Norbury, Miss Townshend, the Misses Breedon, Miss Edith Townshend, Miss Myfanwy Jones, Mr Hazlehurst, Mr Townshend, Miss Sissy Macaulay, Miss M. Norbury, Miss Annie Collingwood, Miss G. S. Adams, and Masters Colen Maoaulay, George Nott, T. Andrews, A. Williams, J. H. Donaldson. There was also a fine art exhibition of a very inter- esting character a performance of legerdemain, and other means of entertainment. The following were the stall-holders:- Refreshment Stall.-Mi.-a Day, Flas Llewellyn assisted by Mrs Ash, Acock's Green, Birmingham; Mrs H. Day, Crewe; Miss Guest, West Bromwich Miss Ethel Guest; Miss Marie Guest; Miss Nellie Wilding, Crewe; Miss Parker Owen, Tudor Place Miss Annie Jones, Elwy Street; Miss Day, Plas Llewellyn; Miss Edith Day, ditto; Master Wilford Ash. Stall No. 2.—Miss Cox, and Miss Mary Cox; assisted by Miss Alice Cox; and Miss Lily Cox. Stall No. 3.—Mrs Rowlands, Mrs Morris, Miss Worsley; assisted by Miss D.Evans,and MissWigley. Stall No. 4.—Mrs John H. Ellis, 12, Water St. assisted by Miss Hartley; the Misses BulleD, and Miss Rigby. The Vicarage Stall.—Mrs RichardsoD assisted by Miss Butterton; Miss Clarke; Miss Read; Miss M. Trousdell; Miss Crawford; and Miss S.Edwards. Toy Stall.-The Misses Richardson assisted by Miss F. Collingwood; the Misses Cooke. The Dorcas Stall. -Mrs Roebuck. The Flower Stall.-The Misses Ducrot; assisted by Miss Tostyn Ducrot; Miss Sheilat Ducrot; Miss Edith Collingwood Miss Jenny Collingwood and Miss Winifred Wright. Fine Art Gallery.—The Misses Breedon; Mr F. Atoherley and Mr Townshend.

there is a danger of its being wronged in this matter. But they may rest assured that tbeir representatives will not abandon the legal and moral rights of the town in this Matter,