The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

RUTHIN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THE INFIRMARY QUESTCON. Mr J. II. Simon preskkd at the fortnig-htly mooting of the Board of Ouardnaiis, on Mon- day. In rogaid to t-luo- Infirmary question, fch-o .ae.zL- (Mr R. H. Roherte) submitted a mport on of the special loading appoiuixvl to tleail w-iul the matter. '100 co-miluittm-xecam- mended the erecttoa of a builiduig to ooat about X1500 or £ 1800, 0011 a space now occu- pied as a coalyard, and that an architect bs ■aippoinited to propane plans and estijaate. The report was adapted without discussion, and it was further decided to appoint an arUhote-ct zk trhe neixt meieting. llhs question of bo>cirding-out the children <rt if-ex nod to a apecial conunittc-e forr caMi- sidirir^ticHi a.nd report. The.Board. parsed a vote of sympathy wiitli Mr R. H. I'ugh, lJaa.fa>ir, in his eerious uil- HiClSS.

UNIYEESITY COLLEGE OF NORTH WALES. GIFT BY MR ASSHETON-SMITH. Mr Assheton-Smith, of Vaynol Bark, has presented to the Colleg-e a fine American bison bull. The bL>on herd at the park w.as aeonired some yeaTS ago, and in spite of an oocasional death, has s,teadiiy increased. At one time the bison existed in countless nnm- bers on the prairies of North America, but at the pre.Fent t'itbe the n,i-,mb-ar of livin, ?i .,CIS ().9to bi,gon 1*:s kuow-n. sip-,a; was ex t-d f, :und WOLt!,d ha.e b?cc,i exterminated but for timely protection. The 3z* tk c IS -u4c--? oi th-e an-ini-&l apl?e=8 now w be assured. The specimen presented by Mr Asshistcm- Smith, ard which will j. mounted for the College Museum, is a splendid type of a grand race, and bears a magnificent head.

DENBIGH BOROUGH POLICE COURT. A LICENSEE CONVICTED. The fortnightly magistrates' court- was held at Denbigh on I'Yiday, the Mayor presiding over a. Jarge bench.

ASSAULTING A DENBIGH TAILOR. Elias Junes, labourer, Hen'la_u-street, was aumTiionsd for assaulting Joseph Roberts, tailor, fieiilfcin-street. Mr A. E. Jones appeared for the pix-seoution. The oomyiliainant said that on the evening of th3 19th Octobar he ha.d occasion (to oall at the Plough Inn, and immediately or; entering- the defeitd'ant got up from a seat in the kildliian and began to quarrel with him in reference ito a landing etunty court action. Some time pre- viously he had lent the dofendant 5s, and fail- ing to get the money back he entered him into the county court. This appeared to have "riled" the defendant, who rushed upon him, struck him to the ground, and kicked him, oaut-iiig injuries to the arms and legs. The assa-ult was made without the slightest provoca- tion. Robert Roberts, County Court bailiff, and otr 0 • witnesses corroborated. For the defence, the Defendant called two or three witneaes, who alleged having- seen the complainant giving Jones a kick. Tho Bench -considered the oar-e proved, and fined defendant 5" and; oosus -a totaJ of J61 14s 6d, including the cost of an adjournment from the previous court.

DRUNK ON LICENSED PREMISES. John DavIDs, Henilan, pleaded guiity to being drunk on the Llindir Inn, Ileathaji, on tho 5th inst. is was the first charge of any kind against defendant, who w;u boiaiwl over under the First Offender's Act, being alic, ordered to pay the costs, amounting to bi 6d.

POACHER CAUGHT. Moses Williams, HenJian-str^. was fined 10s and costs for being unlawfrnlly in possession of rabbits, nets, etc., on the 5;h November, near Henilan. P.C. Lewis proved the oaee.

ROUGH WEATHER AT RHYL EXCITING SCENES AT FORYD JUNCTION FAMILIES RESCUED IN BOATS FROM FLOODED COTTAGES. TRAIN UNDEIt WATER. Exceptionally rough weather has been ex- perienced in the Rhyl districts on Friday and last night, and the high wiin- have been aocom- panied with the heaviest tides known for the past 20 years. Between Rhyl and Abergele is a large tract of marsh laud which in parts is b> low tlie level of high water spring tides, but, protection from the sea and the River Clwyd is afforded by the works of tio lvhuddlan marsh Embarpkment Trustees. Tho eivCc.ptionally rough weather and abnormal high tides proved too much for the. etubamkments on th j seairont, a.t Foryd, wit]) the result that the rising tides broke through aiad flooded a laige portion of land, it .eluding the cajupru-g* I* rounds of the Teiritorkils and Boys Krigatie at Foryd Harbour. Fortunately jjino fino ctfefenee w-alls of the London and Noish Western Railway ConspJiny, ended at a cost of nsany thousands of poMntds withstood the foroe of the gale and tid.es, but were carefully WLta. by a gang of men through Ft id ay and Sat-ttrda-y early morn- ing. The Company have recen-tly erected a w.u from this deftinoe worits right toO the river Clwyd, so that their imin line to Hoi*yheadi was well protected. A bran<]j line to Foryd Har- bour, used for goods traffiffic, however, suffered onsiderably. At a roirrt near the Foryd Junc- tion the good? line pas ets uixler the main line, and in this dip the waters fiom the mlaisbes rushed and quickly filled the p\1..œ, aMbtnergrrag a train will' h was under the roain line bridge. The line wae, blocked for traffic. Close by these are severed cottages, in which railway emp'sojw, live, bu6 desprto the protecting em* bankrnrjnts t.he water „ rushed into tl-ne cottages, atxl q-uickly roae to aof four foot on the ground floor. The f-awilo, socai got refuge upstairs, a.. all rry aii: of eocffpe was out off from the outside, and they 'had ijarely time in some cases to -remove their live stook from outbuildings. 'lliriit-oiy help came at Length from the gangs of men employed on the adjaeant railwav-, and ladders worn placed from the embankment to the upper windows, from which the male members of thid families macta their escape, and then rescued their children and women folk in boats from the windows at the backs of the houses. In the adjacent fields the root crops suffered, and with the turn of the tide farm carts were turned out to Peicu,, the t-it 'Ts wli:?(--h had floL6ted aivay <)--n th-o st-i-eaaii Tw and Wi&re left on the marshes by the receding tide. In parts too ditches were like small rivers, while the roads were tnide.r water. At Khyl the tide taxed the sea defence works, but no damage was done, although the waves dashed to the top of the walls, and sent fliow-ers of spray across the 30ft. road- way at Foryd Harbour end, making it im- possible at times for pedestrians to pass along the road.

VVHOOPING COUGH AND BABIES' CHEST TROUBLES, cured by VENOS LIGHTNING COUOH CURE Mrs Rosle WHiiams, 16, Toronto Road, Leyton- st/Qne, writ. My two children sufierod severely from wh<x>pin £ cough, and I gave them several kinds of mix turfs, without any success. Then 1 tried Veoo'a Lightning Cough Cure and they obtained relief at voce, and very soon they were entirely oared. My baby also was very ill with bronchitis, but Vono's Light- itinx Cough "Cure has again, proved invaluable. "Veno's Lightning Cough Cine is safe for the youngest dlÙJd. yrioo, 9id, 14 lid aud 2a 9d, QÍ all <a]<aueta< j

RHYL. CONCERTS.—On Thursdays evening, at the Emflisih Baptist Lecture Hall, the annual' tea and oonoert was given, when there was a large attendance. Mr Goodyear presided, and among those who assisted were -Messrs- 8. W. Jones, C. Tiviotdale, T. Joaies, M'Oreiary, R. Hanion, T. Wills Jor-,es, (, ri, U-* lvl&6?l M?L'?% Mor.w and clooi-z? ?.% Hu? Miso Ibooook.-At tfc^ Town HaJl, tho same evening,, the Morfa Bach Mission -Ultor, under the direction of Mr Jas. Roberts, gave a very pleasing rendering- f '"ihe Gieanst of Iethle- SMMW! portdm 4of tll,- PM ,TZ Co i,n??a pr?? a inisceuwx?o? conoert, ILAim N. Jonk' -?s' Mlcs 1. Jones' Glop Parrv, S, Lloyd, 11. TAiou, Mi?,%q M. 0,?N??.n, and Miss Willi amis took 4-Aart. Mr E. J. Williams j presided, anJiMr T. J. Ekiwxwds acted as secre- tary. PRESENTATION TO EX-CAPT. PARRY.— On Friday eveniag, at the White Lion Hotel, the members of -tine Ivhvl Fire Brigade will pro- sent ex-Cafpt. T. Parry with a testimonial on his retirement aiftrar 20 moarv service. Mr A. Rhyidwem Jomee, ditlirm-,in of the Council, will entertain a number of guesuj \11()111 lie has in- vited to meet the Chainmam. (MrA.L. Clews-) and members of the Water Ocomnittee. GEOLOGICAL IxECTURE.— Mr Bezant Lowe, M.A., delivered his second geological lecture in the Church Home oil Tuesday voen- ang and dealt with oceanic life and its effoot on the formation of rocks. The lecture was illus- trated by numerous slides. the lantern manipulated bv Mr Ernest Jones (photographer). ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL.—1The following gifts have been neceived and are EiVRLY CLOSING AT RHYL. On Tueediay ervening, at the Grosvenor Hotel, a meeting of traidesmen was held for the pur- pose of considering matters conn-ected with t'he early closinjg of Shops. Mr R. B. Arnold pie- sided. The question first discussed was that of alter- ing the day for the weekly half -holiday during the winter- Mr O. Roberts (High-street) pro- posed that the half-holiday be on W ednesday in of Thursday, and this was seconded by Mr R. Williams (High-street). It was argued that traidieaiRtm were standing in their own light by adiherling to- t:lw Thursday, as at present towns in the Vale of Clwyd closcd on Thursday, and excursions were run to Rhyl on that day, yei aU th? shops wore closed. If Rhyl trades- enen wisdied1 to increase their trade they would: close on Thursday. Several tradesmen apoke against altering the day, contending' that tradies- ioen un other towns had fixed1 their day for clos- ing because Thursday was the half day cU nng in Rhyl, and that for this winter the Railway had made their cheap booking arrange- tfiioats. The meeting diecided to aliliere to Thursday closing, A d:iscu."ohon followed as to closing shops earlier in tihe week, it being argued that. with- out any hardship to the public shops oauJ<: t>!) closed' earlier, and tradesmen wculd save expense in gas and electric iigh". It was then agned ta ask for ciosi-riig at 7 p.m. on Mondays, Tues- days, and Wedinesdays, and while the hardware -8..n.d: like shops were prepared to close on Fri- days at 8 a deputation was appointed to wait on the dealers in perishable goods asking them to adopt tihe same hour., and for a general Closing at 10 p.m. on Saturdays.

MOLD. ,'L.Ir It. 11. Rob(--rt?,, lias b,,?en cii???,n zi,d'e,al South ?,?.ackil?,y Liberiti atid R, pr, Ali- Ilor?-,tio B--t+,,m- tic-xt (.-ICctic7l, 1.S kt D-'Lt;ve of M?)lli, -?,)n of i-Vlr Jc,'tin Roberts, build(?r i,.nd ooutractor.

RUTHIN. WHIST DRIVE.—The gentleman's prize in ihe whist drive at Brynhyfryd School, organised by the ladies, was won by Mr R Gee. After a tie the ladies' prize fell to Miss Edith Roberts The other lady being Miss Jennie Evans, Haultrc. Mrs Hunt acted as M.C. CIVIL SERVICE.—Mr E. T. Dyson, who was head boy at the Grammar School in 1900-1, has been appointed to a Cadet ship in Ceylon, and departs for Colombo on tho 26th inst. Mr Dyson is the eldest son of the collector of Customs and Excise at Bangor, and is a nephew of Alderman T. H. Roberts, Ruthin.

TOI?TI-I'WALES" THE 1\ INFANTRY BRIGADE The North Wales Infantry Brigade, com- manded by Col. It. If. Dunn, has had the high compliment puid to it of being invited to take f';rb in the Regular Army manoeuvres in Sept- ember of next year. This announccment will be received with gratification by all Welshmen. To nomo it may come as a surprise, but those who ure "in the know" will s,.(- in it a recognition of the high state of discipline and efficiency to which this Brigade has notoriously arisen since its inclusion in the Territorial force. Writing of the Welsh nation in the 13fh century, Gvrai- dus, the listoriin, says :—It is a nation wholly given to warres; for her. not only the noble- men, but all the multitude, is redy to armour. For the trumpet no sooner soundcth alarme, bet tho husbandman coineth us speedily to battaile fiom hi, lic.ugl,, L,.i dc4--tli the courtier from the court." What better description could we nave of what is required of the Territorial Army of tc.-da.v-and that Welshmen have inherited from their forefathers their aptitude as soldiers is evinced by the honour which has now been ron, ferred upon the North Wales Brigade. This North Wales or Royal Welsh Fusilier ¡rl- gade is complied as follows:4th Batt. Royal NVC?Lli. ilU?'1' rs ,I ??-awn from Denbi,-Iisi.L,*re, btli liatt. (Fl'lnfsli"re) wit.ii Cfb 13-itt. ((.-?'arnai-vcii azi(i Angiesca), 7th Batt. (Merioneth and Montgomery- shire), and the Army Service Corps, Company, Denbighshire. Each of these units requires a f(;w more officers and men to bring it up to established strength. It is to be hoped that th? County Association employers of labour, and all who can assist, will.

NOVEMBER COLDS. Bad Weather Chest Perils Prevented By Common-Sense Treatment. Il-as ever occurred to you why every time the oold, (hmp, and foggy weather comes round you stioul4 have the same bout of coughs and colds? All of this is not to be explained: by any physical weakness or by any undue coddling. Certainly, too many hot potions at night, and too rttk regard for the ventilation of the bed- chamber or of the place where you work, may Iwalp to explain some of these visitations of ill- ness, but not aU of them. Is not t'he largoe orop of November coughs and colds to be often ex- ,.a'r" -ve methods 1-1 by tike ttrid irikff" adopted: for treatment of the trouble? Tne ordinary drug-lad«n cough-mixtures may appear to confer benefit by lulling' the nerves, but it is a fruitless and dangerous process—fruit- less booausa-the real seat of the trouble, which is situated in the lungs, cannot bs reaobod by any liquid medicines, and dangerous because drugs like opium, morphia, and chlorodyne when taken i t'lli? af?oriii of cough-rrtixtunet3 txe,pt a b,%iieful arKI ",cak-en.ing ;nfl,u,,enoo oti mitire syst-'Il If. i, 'relv different w".tii Pel)s trea?,,?, t ,3 ent" cn which reaches the lungs direct, and.that with- out the. aid of anv harmful drugs. Whenever a change :n the weather, or any unavoidable ex- posure to draughts, chills, night air, or sudden change of temperature threatens a return of old throat or chest trouble, a few Pops tablets slow- ly dissolved in t.he mouth will fill the lungs with their soothing and germ destroying fumes. As tbeesi wonderful medicinal fumes are breathed into every corner of our lungs and chest tlie delicate tissues are ntly stimulated into giow- is i,- -lod, aoci.niuiato.,l g ,a c.,L' c?pa' phlegTii softened, the "tightness" of the breath- ing passages Icoesned, and the weak spots in the chest toned up. Delicate children racked with terrible coughs (and only anxious mothers know how pitifully the children suffer from such evils), get great benefit from t,he soothing influence of Peps in the chest. Old folks, whoso days and nights are one long torture from chrome deep-seated bron- chial evils, find pcace. comfort, and cure in Peps. Striving workers, 'handicapped in life's battle by violent coughs and other chest and throat troubles caused by breathing fau-I odours and irritating dust at their work, find in Peps a sure ally.

DENBIGH BOROUGHS* DATE OF POLLING. MR LLOYD GEORGE TO VISIT THE CONSTITUENCY. At Denbigh, cti Wednesday, Use < V<urosS .p of the Liberal Associations for the LVnbigk Bo.1c.ughs met, and unanimously oonfirmed i sajection ofMr Carad<.g Rees as Liberal I F ten- date. Mr Rees was VftYDut. and rcofcive.'jl a hea nty w elco ine. Tlvo Mayor of Denbigh, who will :1. as rc- turiii-isg officer, has (after consulta<tvon witli tlio fix,d :aiiz,:a.itc, zizid Fr?(.Iayi f(?r t'i i-i polli n fT It is o/TiC-ially announced that Mi I .It y<l Georgia will speak at. Denbigh and Wrexaam 04 tlte Stli in support cf Mr Rees.

RUTHIN PRISON. GOVERNORS' SATISFACTORY REPORT. £ he following is tire report just issued by the governor of H.il. Prison at Ruthin The state and discipline of the prison have been very satisfactory. The system of earning *c mission by prisoners with sentences over a month is conducive to greater industry and good conduct. No prisoners have be.?n received as offenders ot tlie tirst a.nd only twoinaJes as offenders of the- second di\ -s.cn. There were 12 prisoners released on payment of whole or part tine. etc. There has boen no corporal punishment. Associated labour has been carried out daily as far as practicable. The conduct of the officers has L-ee-n good. The conduct of til.e prisoners generally has been good, .mh- in one case was it .necessary to reier to the Visiting Committee. There has been no escape or attempt to scape. Prisoners have been chiefly employed at the following in- dustries :—Stone brcP-k.ng, wood-chopping, coal- eat 1: making, and oakum-picking (for first stage priscnars), ooir brush-making', nad bag making, and weaving halters. Tne buildings and leiKxa are in good condition. The cliapel has been re- de orated, the work being done by pruaon labour. The fiie appliances eve in goo-cl working order, and have been tested monuily; tho supply of water was adequate. Fourteen maie prisoners between the age of 16 and 21 were received dur- ing the year; the majority of them not trans- ferr,-A urd-or --antenc<s 4oi less Liiati a ni?orit,?l. kae-h Ul)?-ri tiir3oiiaxge *i's ta'cii ul, -voners' Aii Iioc' by Qi, DI.)cliar?,-e-d P'r 1,, 1.3ty. ?'.ev,eral ,,(.?nL-erne.,i have kiii.Ity c(,,ntrlbut,&,d tL,v s-?i-ort coui:?o-z? qf addresses to the pnsouers dunng the year, viz. "Sin ail Beginnings," "Courtesy," "Success," "Habits," "'Efficiency," "Temperance," ''Mora- lity," the subjects being so well chosen, and the delivery such that I (rave no hesitation in affirm- ing that tlila impression left oil many of tlie bearers will prove a lasting one. Tne quanttty of clothing and bedding has been sufficient to meot all requirements. Contractors' supplies have been good and pitno filially delivered, except in one case, which was duly iel)orted. All gatr- den ground has been cultivated, and the yield waa very good. The progressive stage system has bsen earned out, and Wie rules laid down for tlhe government üf tLc prison have, to too best of my belief, beeai complied with. Crtaplain reports mat the average number ef communicants dur.ntg the year was five, "(.'hear practices are regularly fhold on I1 nday mornings alter service in chapel. The education of tne pr.soners has been duly carried out witn very gocd results. The library is stocked with excellent; literature, of which abundant use is made by these who are able to j-njay the reading 101 gocd bioks. The prisoners have aU been at- tentive a; the services in chapel, and respectful when visaed in t;j.eir oclis. In addition to the -g'iveii him by his assscaut curate, tiho R-ev. Goixior K .livards, he baa had the assistance of the Rev. W. LJ. W hittingVon, M.A., ioi-imeriy head- master 01 the Rut am Grammar Scfhool. The M dical Ofiker reports that the health of the pr joners g i.orally has been good. The lias been no deat. ;>u cide. or attempted suicide. Three pri-oners wore removed to asylums certi- fied as iLcane. Tne iood, olotning, and bedci,iig of the prisoners have been regularly inspected! and found satisfactory. Tlie sanitary arrange- ments in the prison have been satisfactory and kept in a good sanitary condition. A regular 'lizis 'ccI i n,- t--mpe?-at,? rc rua:ntairic?d in the h*,at" of tne prison. I have visited the prison morning and evening, and have examined all prisoners fceiore be rig passed for labtmr. Juveniles have •been grien special attention.

HON. ORMSBY GORE'S CAMPAIGN. ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING AT WREXHAM. Last night, the. Iloai.. Ormsby Gore, the Unionist candidate for Denbigh Boroughs, opened his campaign at Wrexham. lie was litest -at the station by a Large croiwl, and es- corted by the band of the Wrexiiam Con.ser- vative Vvoricingmen's Association and torch Txsarers, and vis:tod the Cooseirvative Club. Ho was aooompankd by M.r Alfred Rood, Unionist candidate fox* Bast IX'jnIjLo'IlsIii_r«>; Mr T. B. Taylor, chairman of the Wrexhtam U-nioiiuist Thousand; Mr K. C. Rcbe-rts, agent for Mr Gore; and Mr WiLmer Rogei"s, eciore- taa-y of the Unionist Tliousand and the Work- of the prooession a oaimcr was btxrate »i>Ioft of the procession a. hajm,e>r was borne aloft with the uLsori ption, "Gore again; reamaraber the petetion."

THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS will meet Saturday, November 25th Travtila-V llin Tuesday, Nowmter 29th JVjueiwyddaii. B^4?urd'ay, I^ecember 3r<I ■ iihydyrnwyti. 11.0 ¡

THE HARP INN. The licence of this well-known hostelry was filially transferred to Charies Edwards, fornieriy of the Asylum, from Mrs Bower.

LICENSEE CONVI MED. John VViluanis, iioensee of the Idindir Inn., was tlien charged with seiihig- drink to (the do- fondiant in the previous ovxj. He pleaded not 'ar -i-; ly, ?d a., d,-f,,nd-cd i)y gr A. E. Jones (from Mr A. 0. Evans' office). P.C. Lewis, Henilan, saia ho visited the inn at 10.45 cm t:e evening of the 5th inst, and th-ere fuand J'^hn Luvios uianding by the kitchen fire. Da vies wias "staggerinig diunik," but the licensee denied having- served t'he man with dri-r.ilr. Immadiatel/ afterwards, and when witness was leaving the kitchen, Davits picked up aof beer, and said to witness, "Good health; a happy new year to you" (laughter). He titereupon drank a. portion oi the beer. Wit- ness then tokl tllie li-oens.ee tltutt he woutl-d be .LLmmozl.c.,d for serving a driuiken parson. £ ub- ,e,tueritiy, witness had a with Da- vies oute.de tdie pv&nuses, Davies said.. In any caie, i am going back to drink the baex I have iJiud for," and then wani, back to the house. Edward Wm. Roberts. Harry Evaii3, and other witness stated that Davies was served ,Llth,ou, u irl,. i?ii d r Mr A. E. Jones, for ttbd defence, said that in view of the evwieno- he 'iiad advised his client to plead guiity. At the same time, he wis tied the Bench to know that it was a genuine mir-taike on tihe part of ttue defendant, who, on this part-ieuJar night, was alone in charge of the }¡.ou"e, and exceedingly busv. The condition of Da vies had escaped his attention; m fact, he did not know thaih any of rihe drinks servird wero for Dav es. Under the citrylms-tanoes he (mr Jc-i?es) ti:,a? the d-o?'e.bd-tnt nil ht be ie, loniently deai'it with. The Benah fined defendant £ 2 and' £ 1 10a co its. A charge of permitting drunkenness was withdrawn bv the jx>lk>e<.

WELSH NATIONAL MEMORIAL. At a meeting of the Denbighshire County Com- mittee held at Chester on Tuesday last, it was stated that Mr Thomas Williams, Llew, sog, had promised a subscription of £ 100 to the county lund in aid of the national crusade against con- sumption, aiso'that Sir R. E. Egertou, K.C.S.I., lud subscribed CID and promised JE5 per annum for the next four years. Several new members were added to the com- mittee from both end, of the county, and on the adoption of the sreport it was resolved to invite the Town and Urb:'n District Councils and all the Parish Councils in the county to liold public meetings in their respective portions of the county at an early date, at which meetings will explain the movement and urge the need of subscriptions to carry it to & successful issue. It is hoped that local committees and secretaries will be appointed in each parish and urban dis- trict to arrange for collections, and that collec- tors will volunteer at the meetings to take collecting books.

DENBIGH. EDUCATIONAL.-Ilio Denbighshire Teach- ers' Association have appointed Mr it. B. Saareil, Llanrhaiadr, to attend a Teachers' Con- ferenoo in London to discuss the question of rural education. MUSICAL.—Miss Bessie T regoiming and Miss L. H. Evans, of this town, were engaged as artistes at a very successful oonoert held at PentrevocLas on Wednesday evening. LANTERN LECTURE.—Ait the Swan Lane Schoolroom, on Thursday evening, Mr R. M. Edmunds delivered a lecture to iihe members of the Literary Society on the "History of Joseph" and "Trouble in Amen Corner." Mr E. J. Roberts, Boderw, manipulated t.he lantern. Xhe hymn "Jesu, Lover of My Soul" was sung by the audience-, and illustrated by limelight views. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded both gentlemen. SALE OF PROPERTY.-Glanyllyn Farm, Yjoeifiog, lias been sold by public auction by Messrs Clough and Co. to Mr John Evans, Plas Udha., Whitford-, for E755, The area is 26 3 roods 9 poles, and lie rent je24. At the same auction, which was held at the Bull Hotel, Ithuallt Stores, St. Asaph, were with- drawn at £ 595. Messrs Barrow and Smith, Manchester, were solicitors for the vendors. PRESENTATION.-At the C'h.u.roh House, on Thursday, Miss Helena Humphreys Ito- berts, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R Hum- phreys Roberts, was presented, on behalf of the teachers and scholtars of the Char oh Sunday Sahcol, 011 <the occasion of her forthcoming mar- riage. with a handsome and costly marbJe clock bearing a suitable inscription. Miss Roberts rendered valuable services to the school,

ABERGELE COUNTY SCHOOL PUPILS f rftt- ?- -f udin?D I "9',>Up r-epT?W?ln-LAS pu;pils-- ?;oan c,4m-? 7 amd L a jvajlvtion, V941.0 itt*md tbo?- Ai)ergv?e C?c-imty Schooi, i :,A YLj,.3 P.2,11way Campan-y 1-)-roirclje a Spec-ii.1 oc?.-iaga for tb.ra to ttruvel t-o =411 tL"

PRESTATYN. j CYMJIRODOSION OGIETY.Thii, So- cioty is making exoeiuent progress, and an in- terestiiiig pro^ramice has Leen arraiifged for tlie winter ses:ion. Oil Friday several im>mbers pad a fraternal visk, to the ciocial hold in ourr iiecucn with the Rhyl Society. THE STOItNI.-Tlia district suffered consid- erably from t.ho recent and some of the lvw -J.' III, i'ract?i of ;,a-n.d ilc>ad-ed. THE NEW ROAD.—I here seem; to bo some dilTci-once of opinion it. t'j the proposed route for tie new row from Gronaiit to Ithy, ld it is stated that i>ug.ge.stion3 have been made for a diversion from the original route.

RHUDDLAN. WIIIST DRIVE.—Mr Stanley Hughes is to be oomplimcnted on tipe excellent way in which he carried out tthe arrangements for the first of what is hoped wiil ba a series of whist drives. About a hundred ladies and gentle- men met together in the leading and recrea- tion-room -last Thursday, a-rid spent a most en- joyable evening. Mr it C. Thompson wte4; as M.C., and the catering of Mr Evans, Llys -Der- fel, proved highly sucoeaifui. The prizc« were presented by Mrs Conwy Bell. Mrs J. O. Hughes won the first prize—a handsome hand- bag. given by Mrs S. W. Owens, Miss Lea, Rhuddivn, scoring n7 pi-nis. J. O. JJighea secured the first prize (a ..iJ-k mufuer) given to gentlemen players. This was sent by Mr Jerhn R,iyi, Mr I-lu:7,hea sc-or*r??,, 2L'S points. LLdill.9' )ri.o was d' -Y. id*xt Mrs Munde^i and Mis Franoits, both scoring 193 poires. This prize, a pair of silver hatpins, was -givon by Mrs Chambers, New Inn, Ehudo- laii, wJ100 also ga-ve a silk han(Skerch.:ef for tlie gentlomen's socoini prize. This was won by Mr Green, wlio --ioor-ki 2CI points. Mrs I a- ie £ RJiyl-road, won, the ladies' booby prize (-a Teddy Btaar), arnd Mr Isaac G. Morris, Rliyl, the gtontl-emen's booby prize (II. small oei'u!okl flrvll iai a vfry lapgo bo,.t). The ?,u-pius frout tlwao gat,be i-ir4a will be devoted to Chriatuas ahwxi- tie& ) gmtefuily acknowledged:— Pl^easajnts, Mrs

Piesbj'-terian CShurCh.—The Rev. J. V. Jonea presided over a. very large attendance in the jSciKxdr&om of the Erwrlisii P.r.awl>yterian (Jirurch -on Monday evening/on the occas.on of an inter- &baw betwoein tb-- Presbyteria.ti laterary SL Society and (.^hrist Church Social Gu W, .the subject bi?ing" Are cur sports overdone Mr Edward JJug!4iw, "rwd in the affirmative on teiudf of Ohi-int, Csh'twch, and was supported by Mrs Everat-t, Mee&m E. \V. Parry, H. Nelson, Vernon Swnth, T. W. Dwnnii-ng, and Carmichael.. Mr Gonwr Owen replied in the negative and wati sUMwrted M<ws Jus. Collins, Iioweli Rowlands, wid Arohuir V. Jones. On being put to tlie vote, the aftiKuative .i.<1a had the majo- rcty- Rev. ISdward Jones picposed a vote <A Caaiijw} to the pastor ioir presiding and to the mcjuibars of the Literary Society for providing such an mtcffcsting .evening. lirig'ade.—^CaiJtaiii F. L. Rawlins con- ducted^ tihe lirsi Bible Class of ttie season in the Iscys Brigade Haul, on Sunday afternoon. There was a gcod at and there is evei-y jjres- pect, osf siiooesLSiul classes. Tine Rev. Edward Jonas, M.A tte chaplain of ihe Brigade, gave tlie address and L-eutenant Taiiby and otoers took part, in the ,jf;rv._vs. Miss M. (Itech wood-read), tllie accompanist, presided at the praino. P.S.A.—Mr F. L. Rawlins presided over a iarge attendance in the Boys' Brigade Hall on Sunday ai-tcrnoon. Messrs Westcai and Harris ccndactcd the preliminary service, and the Rev. Da. Jonos, M.A., gave jucst iiiij>ressiye ad- 011 The I1 ear of God." Madamo Gerti'ude Ilumjihreys vvaii tiie soloist, and sang "Lead Kindly Light" and "Entreat m3 not to leave thee" with lITuoh taste and feeling. Miss Mabui liiigheis acted as accompanist. THE POOR RELIEF FUND. A was Id ??-odne-iay aftet-nkn at tibo rc,?vn iia]i lj-url-yo-3* .?i iLLk?n,g ateps to prcvido for <i?ur-rg the Wliit?-jr. Mr A. Rii-d-we,,l Joites {chairman of the Counoil) presided, and there were also present: Mr LjCtV. B. Evans (vice-chairman), Archdeacon Lloyd, Dr. Huio-hes- J.aes, Aiessi-s T. D. Jaws, J. H. Ellis," J. ltobcrts Jones, Mrs De Ramee, Miss Williams, Mr A. Rowlandj (Town Clerk), and: Mr A. A. Goodall (town c?urveyor).— Town Clerk read letters of apology from Mr W. J. P. Storey and Mr S. i'erks, wi.yj each promised tlie fund sup- port. The statement: of accounts wtas presented, showing that lawt year the sum of E85 Ss 4d vvae expended, and theie were accounts to the amount of 1;4 lfh 8d toO bo discharged. The acoounts were pa-^sed. The Town Clerk then read a letter fitoim Mr W. J. P. ask' I- y hng 1<.) iiiow-ed vilege of again providing all t.h1:1 is necessary for the hot pot, ooai,, bee ad, and grocery < is- tribuiion a.t Christmas. Mr Storey aidded that lie felt the winter would bo a. severe one, and I ho would like to feel that the poor were pro- vided for on Christmas Day (applause). Mr Liew. B. Evans prevpee-ed that the kind offer of Mr Storey be accepted with thanxs, aid thtfi he be al«> thanked fior past generosity. —The Tcwn Clerk said that would bo the sixth year in succession that Mr Storey had provided tte Christ-mas faie for tha poor.—Mrs Do Ranee added that Mr Storey did a great deal in other directions ako in the town.—Mr T. D. Jbnes seconded Mr.Liew. B. Evans, and he wa; sure appi,eci?ttod Mr Stoi-e,?v's ki d- 'n Ar,iid,(,,acon alec,, the iii(?,tion, iv.hich was A,ith It W:J" decided to at once open a fund for the relief of the poor, to distribute soup and free meal rickets when the condition of the weather warranted the same, and .tlie members of the committee present- at once started the fund with substantial donations, the Town Clerk uncter- takl-ng to make a strong appeal to tho public for gmpport. it was agreed to remove the soup kitchen from the old building to the Corn Exchange, and it was reoommended that the Cbu-ncil be asked to do the work, which, it was estimated, would cost £25. Misa Williams and Mrs If) Ranee were askod to take charge of the kitchen. The Wednesday before Chru-tmas was fixed &7, the day f,,>r .i*?itributin.- t.ii,?. tickets at t?-e fl Ilall, anct cr t?he P(;t, 1-i be h,%nd,,d c,ut cii Dav. ?k ec,intnittec, -.i-as V,o,,nted io cirry out the arra!n,oin?(,nts.

ST. ASAPH. FUNERAL OF Mil WILLIAM EVANS.- TJJC 'funeral of the late Mr W. Evans took place on Tuesday in the Cathedral Churchyard. The officiating minister at the house was the Vicar, Rev Owen. At the Cathedral service the Revs D. C. Owen and D. L< stcr Jones officiated, and at the grave the Very Rev the Dean The funeral ltrg(?ly attctded. Tiio fo,,Iov.- 'ri,- wr,ii.)s V: xx?ce' YM:-I,'rom lii,, sorro%ving ? f(! and ciii](iren; '?vitti d- --(?p,?st syriipatliv front all it, Ty C,<,Iy-n, C:Wlil; ,Aly-4 Jaiiies S. l,,ilr, Tho i?Erks, Lvti'iaiii; I< roir. Jack; A token of respect from the liy clerks and ex-lav clerks; From Mr and Mrs JVleher; Mr and Mrs St. A. Cleaver, Red Hill; Mr and Mrs Manning, Bodloodeb; Mr and Mr™ E. ,W. Nappcr, Ileaton Moor, and Mrs and Mr J E. Jones; With deepest sympathy from the staff of the boys girls' Lud infants' scltools; Aliss C. Campbell. Roman Catholic School; Mr and Mrs J. A. Tomkinson and family; "0, rest in the Lord" from Master Ben Walker, The Gables, etc. C.M. LITERARY SOCIET'Y.-The subject under debate at this society on Wednesday even- ing was Which is the best for the eountry- limited monarchy or republic? The speakers were Mr George Williams, May-terrace (repub- lic), and Mr J. Parry, Brynhyfryd (monarchy) Several of the members took part in the discus- sion. CHURCHMEN'S SOCIETY.—At the 'fort- nightly meeting the Rev J. Davies (loan Daf- ) dd) Rhvl, read an interesting paper on "Old j Monasteries of Wales." The subject was further dealt upon by the Rev W. J Davies, Vicar, and Messrs H. Jones and John Wynne, and other members A most enojyable evening was spent. CONCERT.—There was a large attendance at the concert given in the Church House on Thurs- day in aid of the Church Sunday Schools. The programme was as follows l'iano,.orte duct, "Qui Vive," Miss Lily Evans and Master Walter Evans; song, "The Trumpeter." Mr T. Morris Jones; song, "A May Morning," Miss Myfanwy Roberts; recitation. "Maud Muller," Miss Ma.y Pugh song "0, vision entrancing," Mr A. Sut- tori Jonf,,s, so,,)g, ,'III tjle ch' 'y corn(-,i, Al?fs 'M"C Winnie Pryce-Jones; pianoforte solo sonata, Miss Gwendoline Roberts; Welsh chorus for girls' voices (in character), "Clyehau Aberdyfi" duet, "You can't play in our ya,rd, Miss Florrie Kelly and Miss May Peers: song', "0, flower of all the world," Miss Myfanwy Roberts; Welsh song, "Fanny," Mr E. Barlow; song, "The spring has come," Miss Winnie Pryce-Jones; song, "Speed on my bark," Mr T. Morris JontNz,; trio, "Ye shepherds, tell me," Mrs Joseph Lloyd, Mr E. Barlow, Rev D.' Lester Jones; song, "The Last Watch," Mr A. Sutton Jones; chorus for voices, "Beautiful land of Nod." Sketch, "Aunt Josephine" Mrs Brown, Miss May Hubbard Dora Brown (her daughter), Miss Hilda- Clewley; Selina (sister-in-law), Miss A. Dyson; Vera Smith, Miss Hilda Marlow; Jane, Miss Elsie Hood; Josephine Brown, Miss Louise Kirk. "God save the King." Accompanist, Mrs Joseph Lloyd.

VALE OF CLWYD TEACHER'S ASSOCIATION. EDUCATIONAL HANDWORK. A well-attended meeting was held at the National Schools, Denbigh, on Saturday, under th-e auspices of the Vale of Clwyd Teachers' Aaxesation. Tlhe chair was taken by Mr Hayee Jones, df Rhydgiaied, presidant of tlie Association. Mr Bedford (principal of Abergeio Summer School of Handwork) read a t),aper on tho "Principleo of Educational Handwork," in which he allowed the great benefits which could be de- rived from going through courses of educatk/iiial handwork, including light woodwork, day and cardboard modelling. These subjects he treated in?3?u?ebon ra,. -t,i of ?hor t?be7i subjA-42-ts of iirori-ueticn. He also showed how these sub- jects could bo introduced into the school curri- culum without apparently altering the present tare tables. Mr J. C. Davies, crgianiser of education in Detwbigbsihire, explained tiOw the authority wore intiiodaemg ihamiivvurk into tine schools." At present nine rural schools had been chosen as experimental! schools in light woodwork. If at ,f t?lie y',?,ar iati, ias pro?,ne?s w made educationally, more schools would moliude handwork next: year (applause). On tlie motion of Mr W ,M. Pierce, sec- ornkd by Miss Gee, a vote cf tfcaisks was ac- corded Mr Bedford. There was a splendid exhibition of handwork including light w.oodwork, paper and cardboard modellinig, basket work, art needlework, and t* work. c, X.,?l a

REPRESENTATION OF WEST DENBIGHSHIRE. A meeting of the West Denbighshire Conserva- tive Association takes placa to-day, but the pro- bability is that no election will be fought.

HAS BEEN ABROAD. Mr Pritebart, Cunningfon, Essex, says :—"I served through the Nile Expedition and the late Boer War. Suffered from backache and kidney complaint. Paid pounds on doctor*. Two boxes Holdroyd's cured me." Mrs A. Wilkinson, of Nelson, states: "My i.iSter, who suffered from weak kidneys, took one bo-x, and it has done her moro "ood than itounds socnt on Medical Me-n." HOLDROYDS GRAVEL PILLS, a Posi- tive Cure for Gravel. Pains in the Back Dropsy, Bright s Disease of the Kidneys' Gout, Sciatica. Is l^d, all Chemists. Post free 12 stamps.—HOLDROYD'S MEDICAL HALL CLECKIIEATON. Late Advertismentes. Messrs Frank Lloyd & Sons. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8th, at 12.0 GREAT CHRISTMAS SALE IN ST. ASAP" Twelve Guineas in prizes for 4 Fat Tt-astfl, Pair cf Fat Beasts, Pair of Fat Be.ests for Tenant "Fan -rs, Fat Bullock or Heifer (Farmer under 100 acres), Beast with not moro than two bread teeth, Christmas Fat Cow, Christmas Fat Bull, Ohampicn Prize for beat J toast in the this boa?t can compete in any ether class. Pen of Twenty Wdrfh Wether, Pen of 5 Welsh Wethers. 5 Fat Sheep, or Lambs of any breed, 3 Bmoaa Pigs, 3 Pvxlt Pigs, Fat Sow, Single Pig, etc., etc. ~jC\RANK LLOYD and SONS invite En trie* tor the above G reat Sale. Be-it buyers will attend. IVIR J. Bradburne Price. PLAS iMAWR, NEW MA WKE V (3 modes titjcn Dyserth, 5 miles from Caerwys, St. and Mostyn Railway Sw.bc,{!a l'ectpactively, and 4 .<nj-G-s from iloly-weit). Great Uiiroecrved Diipersion Sale of 33 Head of Shorthoui Cattle, 8 Cart Horses, Colts and Ha.rne.-i> Mare., select of 21 Purebred Southdown Sheep, 19 Bacon and I' rl,,z!t Produce.i About: 100 Tons of Prime C and Eye Grass and Meadow Hay, 20 Tons cf Whoa., ilarley and Oa.t Straw, 650 llobbctus of "Garten's Abundance" and "Storm King" Oats. 100 Hobbeilti of Malting Barley, 4 Acres of Swede Turnips, 1 "Factor" Eating ^Potatoes. The whole will be Solid id go odt the premises. 8 h.p. Portable Eagitmo (by (.'lay-ton auil Shuttleworth), 'ihres^ung Box (by Marshail), both in perfect working t«der; large collection of Agricultural Imple- ments, appertaining t.o a 300-acre Farm; Gears, Dairy Veascii, and a partial of lj}1J Ho uschold j'ur n; fcure. P,RAI;iBl-?Rl?E 1']R.I(:E bc,s to, amnounod J (ivino is retiring), to conduct this Sale absolutely wirhc.ut reserve on MONDAY. DECEMBEH: 5 WIO. Sale at. 11 o'clock eharp Wr;b AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. LIVE SIXKlfK rdi 1 o'ciock. PRODUCE, at 2 30. On acoounts of t.he large number of Lets an early attendance of buyers is requested.—The Croc*, Mold. Mr G. F. Byford. DENBIGHSHIRE. Sale of Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTIES in the Parishes of Dcrwett and Llanfair, Dyffryn Oiwyd. R iG. P. BYf ?01, 1) bas to 3 JT SET?L, by PUB'J,IC, AU(,11'ION, at t-6i Cx^STLE HOTLL, RUTHIN, on Monl y, DEC'EMBER 12th, 1910, -,it 3 o'clock in th. afternoon, subject to the conditions to be tiien produced, tiie following Fr&cliolid 1Jrojterties:— Ijot 1.—FOEL FAWR FARM, oontainin.T about 95 aores iclf Arable Land and Pa^lww Land. I-ÅJ 2.-COED TALWRN FARM. in th* Pariah of LJ an fair Dyffryn Clwyd, about 4 frorn Put.,I)"Yi, (:,onLa;nl" a!bolit 4/J?' wm-; 'w cf Pajtui- Ar. ?, and Lot 3.—TYNLLWYN FARM. This Farm &?dj,o'r4) Lot 2, ar.d OU.r,,La.' lih? 2,3 ac.Te, -Lat;turo and Arable Land. For fmrther particulars apply to R. V. John- ron., Solicilbr, Ruthin, or to the Auctioneers. 11141% 1910. £ 25 Os Od. PRIZE LIST. £25 0, 0d. The Twontv First Great CHRISTMAS SHOW and SALE in the VALE OF CLWYD AUCTION MART, RUTHIN, rm, TUES- DAY, DECEMBER £ di. 1910, at 10 a.m. Keep given OIL all prize animals. ,F. BYFORD, Aitctj!().Cklily G- 'in sul),-nitti'n,- tkf.? l,i;t f?or ilito ?'L'r'e GP,EAT (',IIRISTMi%,?,; SAI,E Etl IlliTHIN- and t:tJck-. thi, '01?"xyrt-,wu'y ic, 1,?,enk i-Ci lyi&ny for LIKtr ktUr-'?ll, h th" "Ix?- f.ully ooli,-its a vf th"-r fa.Y>u,r. Crarid (-,f &a quality Builecks and Heifer. specially fed Sift. ihe Christmas Market; 500 Ripe Wcbh Webli- era, Ewes, Cross-bred Shearlings, P,toan ami Pork Pigs, and Fat Calves. -J DENBIGH ASYLUM. (-'0' .q?TRii-C71S' MIR ?-?UPPI?fl,?S. f E C-ommitt-&e? of Vi?s-i?tm-. invite- TEN- DEW', -for thoo SUPPLY ol PII;OVI- SIONS, NBClErSSA:RIES. BEER, and SPIRITS, for Six Months, and -of BRUSHES. CLOTHING, ATTENDANTS' UNIFORM, etc., for Twelve Months. Any Axt-iole may be tendered for seiparatjeJy, and the Tenders tmust bo pceeived not -Vit a: t-luan 4 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, tie 7th prox. EshLma.teis of .Quantities likedy to ba ro quired, ajid Forms of Tender, may be had tm apTibiVatdon to the STEWARD, a-nd fno other fortin of tendeof will be accepted. WM. BARKER, Clerk amd Steward. 23rd November, 1910. p nm BE LET, with immediate (possession. No. 1, Marian Villas, Rhuddilan, o«u~ tai-ning on the ground floor Eutoi'tainiug- r&yni Br eta-kfast-room, Kn beheii, and the u.u.: offices; on the first -floor: Th ree Bedrooms, Bathroom, and W.C.; end on the second floor: Two Bedrooms. Hot end cold water. Large Garden atti-ie,baek.-For further ipaw- trleula.rs, apply to tho Bottrhyddan Esteito OflioES, FhLdtlla-rrl S.O. p

FLINT CASTLE FOR TERRR. TORIAL HEADQUARTERS. The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Command has author;.ed the removal of tho headquarters of the 5th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers from flanv-arden to Flint, on ti-s f? e'r) ,,rc:,und ti.,qjt 'I trii,l lof purjxises. In anticipation of the transfer, it m undeistood that the War Office sanction I^J been naccivod to the purchase by the Flintshire Territorial Association oi the liistcric Fliui Castle, aaid tho expenditure cf a sufficient sit.a. has been awthorisoa to meet the cost, of adapU.- tion.

PROPOSED SUSPENSION 03 FLINT FOOTBALL GROUND. A meeting of the Emergency Committee of tfia Welsh Football Association was held at Chester yesterday, Mr John Davies presiding, to corf sider the question of the suspension of the l'lini football ground for 14 days for disorderly con- duet on tho part: of spectators in the match Flint v. Bagillfc in (lie second round of tho Welsh Senior Cup. The evidence heard yesterday in- cluded that of tlie chairman, secretary, and cap- taiu of le Flint Club, and the inspector oC police. It was decided tc report the matter to the fillt Council of the We'fYh Association for its deci- sion. In the meantime the suspension will be deferred.

It is stated that trade unions have maAofJ offl&rs of loans aggregating1 < £ 90,000 to the Boiler makers' Societ1.. t I

.¡ having been one of its most faithful teachers for many ycairs. WOMAN'S TEMPERANCE UNION—On Thuisduy afternoon, a tea was given an Capel Mawr Schoolroam by the local branch of tn-is Uni-Git. foilowcd by a. meeting, which was ad- dressed by Mrs Herbert Lewis, who urged the members to matke fnendii of the moS iers of the country, and do their utmost for their benelit. The serial aspect of tlie temperance c-atuse gneatly with; n the laa; few years, and libe char/ge- had been all for good (hear, bear). A hearty vote of thanki was accorded. Mrs Letv.is for her address, on tl motion of Miss Gee, oecomled by Miai Parry. PRESENTATION TO DR. COX.—There was a iarge and representative gathering at tho avyi'iim, on Wednesday everiing, when a. prc- santatioa was rwadIB to Dr. L'.ewolyn Cox, the retiring medical iruperintendent of the institu- tion. The members of the staff and a large number of townspeople subson tx.-d to the pre- cantation fund, aird a solid silver sa-ive-r, with silver toaat-Haak, and a silver cigarette case, were procured for presentation to the doctor. Mr W m. Barker, clerk, and steward pre- sided, arrd the presentation was mado by Mr J. A. Ch-adwick, of Wrexham, chairman of the fl, Committee of Visitors. Mr D. S. Davies and Mr W, in. of the Visit.ing Com- mittce-wcrc also present. Mr Chad wick made suatable reference to Dr. Cox's long a*t>ociat.ion with the Asylum, which covered a peri-od of 28 years. Addresses were also made by Messrs D. S. Davies, Wm. Parry, Dr. Frank Jones and I Mr J. Lloyd Williams. Dr. Oox feelingly ac- knowledged the gift, and ea-id it was worth genuine feelings of i" gret ri-tet lie severed his connection with the institution, but T.nat had tecome inevitaibie on tire score of healiih. He would never forget tho-e who ,a he ha.d worked W.c if -i I ti, and tlkc- pre,nts mw given li' i would ever be cherished as mementoes of the happy time he had spent in Denbigh (applause). A shoit musical programme W-&, then per- formed, those taking part being Mias Efrily Batten, Mrs Fred Da vies, Ivlis. May Roberts, end Mr C. M. Humphreys. Afterwards, Dr. I I Cox entertained a number of friends to supper. I LITERARY SOCIETIES. Mock Shareholdei's' Meeting. — A highly aanuBing and successful meeting of the LSber- ary and Soax.i Sccicty wee- held on Friday evening. The proceedings took the form of a mock shareholdars' meeting, there being a large attciMkunce of members and others. The ''Company'' whose affairs wear* discussed took the name of 'B}-lfh.au Ruibbcr liitatcs (Un.lim.itid)." The Chairman and Managing Director was t3ie iRighit Hon. Thoriias Ed- wards (postTBBF.fcar), the otltcr directors being Me jars D. H. Davd«es, Berwvnfa; Joliai TI10- ■ai3fi, icilc.thiiG'r; B. Bryan, solicitor; R. Wynne Roberts, broker; auditors, Messrs Lloyd WiJ- 1 i arm; a-(jd T^i-oanaa; and (secretaries, Messrs Jones aaid Wat-kiiuj. The preeentafcioa 101 the Company's le.port wacs a humorous of work on the .p.a.rt of Itihe Chairman, and soaoa 01 'the litems in the report, such as jE:150 paid to "Baeti and Co. were keenly, though de- lii-g^btf ui'ily criticKed. AMcgether the. eveniiii'g was a most enjoyable one, and was a gecvat (.a ?,ii. -Mawr.-At on 11 umd.?ar th?c, -ncv o 1-)re,sAik f the ctoLivered au addresci on "Present-day Weiah- M.M.

Lloyd (JEthagafct), papers and booki, Mris -Oong,rs. Cy MMKODUJtUON JfjOCiLTY.—A ,pjea 4 social gathering ,opened the sassion of tlie Rhyl <JyiiL't|iorioii Society at the Lecture Hail of the Clwyd-stieet olral)ei oii Friday eventng. A frier »uj>per tho tables were cleared, and a misceilanoous cnterbaimnent was held- Mr E. J. W jlliftms, Grarrgo M-c^urt, pi»3ick>d, and ad- dresaes were ven by Mr B. WiLiains and Mr GvroLlWY Jones, Prestatyn. A miusical pro- graioiue was well sustained, a-nd Hoiweo Pera- maen recited verses he had specially comjxased for the occasion. "THE IMPORTANCE OF LEI: i EARNEST."—Mr P. J. Ashiiedd and a talerj.ed aampany of local amateais gave a nohearsal last evening at the New Pavilion, of the three-piece "The Importance of Being Eai-aesfe" whicli tbaj' are producing ithis (Thursday) evening in aid of the Advertising Association. The la»dies and gentleman who are taking .part give tji ex c<41teini tepresestation of itiie piece, which is admirably staged. Mr AshflcktwJl pe assisted in the production by Miss Marlew, Miss Slienngdan, Miss N. WaNis, Miss T. Mr Tern Llev. Jo«nes. Mr H. K. Oaborae, Mr Pierce, and Mr Shenringda-n, while Mr Horace i-c -rt h;s cc.-ohesitra) wdU provide the music. THE FOOTBALL CLUJ^. -Oai &ttrrd^y, tlie Rhyl team wll.'il jour-ney to Llandudno, to fxo,y f Cup-tie. 'Ilii>3 committee of th-3 clab, pit a epaeial in>sotiiing, appoin-bed M J. P. Jones as their new hon. secretary, while Mr Kelly was elected trainer. Mx Jones has had oomfiideirablio ex [leriencc in footliail c 1 rckf,, u.r.id on traany ocaoskxns has acted in a most efikijfvr3:fc inansier as a Jkies-man. He is also an (;o'd player, aaid sliou'd be able to help the clulo coneiid-rrably. the prormiino.n t Conserv-aitivcs who attended the Confero?ice, Ireld <m Thursday n.rt;, at Nottintgham, end .listened to Mr Balfour's address, were Messrs G. A. Tavetrner," J. H. Ellis, H. A. Tilby, and J. Ta-libott, Rhyl; Mr Joseph Lloyd, St. Asa.ph; .a:nd Mr R. C. En yon, RhudodJLm. THE FIRE BRIGADE—fHhe n-ocd for dee- trii-c caijl bells 'for the Fire Brigade was once agaiai emphasised by the fire at Rhuddla-n, on Monday morning. When Inspector Pearson rcccived the 'talt&phonc mesea^je he at once rang the. fine belli, but this was not sufficient to summon all the firemen from different parts of the town. Some more ready means of calling the men together ,might with ad- vantage be adopted. It is stated iiltat the Rhyl Brigade had about thxee-quaj-ters of a rnilo of hose in 003 at the lire, and that their steamer did exoeikdit work. 'IHE ELECTION.—PolitioaJ matteTs at the t ine in Rhy.l a.ü dormant, aud dt is stated that there is aio dtcision yet coma to a-; to whether the.ne will be a contest in the oouiaty or not. We regret to state that Mr H. A. Tli!by, the ageaift for the Conservative I'arty, has 'been ccutinrd to his room with a severe child for severaJ days. A POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT.—'The Maaiag, £ £ ment of tlwe Queen'« Skating Riink and Pictuae Iheatnd have .hit upon an enits'rtttin- ment which is -exctji'ding-ly (popular, and the piit.tu.re show as well as the Sweating Riaik Ls nigiatly pationked by targe cn>wds. Tlhia new en«tiranoe in Queou-etnoat is .proving most con- venient. For an iiic-lugiv.,o small fee, ad-mis- &,oa i.s ^obtained to Rink and tho exhibi- tion of pictures..Some of the finest film have b.icn ahown at it ii-o this week. PRESENTATION.—Last evening, at the Alexandra Hotel, a pleasant gathering of the of tii.o Cf. Ck)dy amd Llw ]?',twy (St. ?f tiio R.A.O.B. iva4, held to take farewell of Prime Jameson, of the Aioxandra Hotel, who is leaving the dis- tact. Prime 0. Hubbard presided over a gathering of aibaut 50 brethren, and after an excoiiont and well-served repaat had been dis- posed of the toasts the Ixdges were duly ]>onoured, the speakers -being Primes Thomas, Angel, Einrys Jones, Hewitt, and Knight,, Jabcr/. Roberts. Tlie lxjt-named tlie 11 pre:x>inted jamcegrl Nvi,,Il a silve,r-niount,,d walk.1r. .c?, a?-,d Mri Ja?,icz;cii w'th a -t of serv'tte r j?!,r 'In I ?,i tv!4- as of cki'iion of tlie kindness and coui-tesy on their leaving tlie district. References were made to the high esteem in which Mr and Mrs Jameson wore held III Rhyl and St. Mr Jame- .,an a,TA li.i, wif-e sitit?th',y fi, ia d t,h.0 e a of the Prirr,o -brou,ht a 1)1,oa.iin- to a A 4D,'Lpi'tal ?n)TLIrlical, p;,(? g-rammo was provided by Bros. J. Foulkes, Boll. Hood, limrys Jonej, Baker, and Dawes. DAMA-GE BY THE STORM. Tlie lujgh tides and heavy seas of last week- end have left their mark on the Foryd Parade, wheire the Council contemplate carrying out all extension. Unless something is quickly done there it will eec-it a targe sum of money to pint matters right. The seas have dashed over th.e western ex/tension of the I'rc.iiK.mule in a ina.,niner net seen for years, wh i 1-e tlie whole of tlhe Jand f.ro;n tlie Ferry Hotel, on the either swlc of the itiver, to Foryd Station, lias bean undtT water, owing to the break- ling through of the sea. rh& cocupants of the railway cottagic« by the Foryd Junction had to b& rescued 1U )>oats, the water being four feet deep, w-liile the railway to Foiyd pioer was under water, and a goods train had to eoine to a. stand- fi?o A E!ill m t.-h-a od. ?G-ratt-on, at j-oi?yd Farm, suffered greatly, tlie water entering- his ,,tacIC3-. -eops w-?i?o Waal out %rd, whi,'e T<)Ot c of the ground. tScme hundreds of pounds' damage. b" baem d-okuto. In tiie- east end, aame of the low-Jying 1-ajad was under wate<r, amd the sand-hnihi suilcncd cocfjidctrably. LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETIES.