Rhyl Journal

PRESERVATIVE TOOTH PASTE. Prepared by T.M.DAVIES CHEMIST, BODFOR STREET, RHYL, In Pots-Is. each. A Gentleman said yesterday—" I have used your Tooth Paste for nearly fifty years." Another one writes-Please send me 1 doz. Tooth Paate, as before -F.C.S. & F.I.C. Another writeø-" Send by early post 8 pots, as uaaal." You had better try it. National Telephone No 0167 National tilophong No Telcgrana-Ellill, Rhy THE BEST IN THE WORLD. 1-4 ELLIS'S CLENUVET B B?* WHiSKEY. Cuaranteed 12 Year Old. ASK FOR ELLIS'S 'RED DRAGON BRAND And See that you get it. Not a Headache in a Hogshead ole Proprietor- J. H. Ellis ll&l 2 Water-s t, Rhyl Full Price Lists of Wines, Spirits, &c., on application. H. A- STEER. WINE MERCHANT 73 High Street, Rhyl. (Near the Fountain) ÕfiLD LABEL HIGHLAND WHISKY As supplied to COL. CORNWALLIS WEST, Ruthin Castle during the visit ot E.M KING EDWARD VII Mav, 1898. Special Value In Clarets': CHATEAU MOUTON D'ARMAILHACQ, Grand ViIi- tagp, 1900, lq-, -oer doz. CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE (Sargct) Vintagel900 2.18 per doz. VIN ORDINAIRE (Selected), 12s. dozen. MOET & CHANDON CHAMPAGNE, 66s. doz. bottles 369. doz. half bottles. BASS'S ALES, in 9 and 18-gallon Casks,from 1-per gallon Do. PALE ALE, at Is 8d per gallon. GUINNESS' DUBLIN STOUT,in Cask and Bottle. KING EDWARD VII. Liqueur Quality, verv old SCOTCH WHISKY, guaranteed Pure Malt. Distilled in Scotland from the finest Malted Barley. JOHN JAMESON'S IRISH WHISKY. WREXHAM LAGER BEER Baps,k Co's Light Bottl'g Ale: Imperial Pints, 2 6per doz Half Pints, 1 6 per doz Sparkling Saumur; finest extra quality. Made and fermented on exactly the same principle as the finest Champagnes Recommended with the utmost confidence to the connoisseur and invalid Bottle 48s doz Half Bottles 24s Telt)grams- "Steer, Rbyl." Telephone-No 3 PriceList "n Anrlica i n. r"f*% FRED ROBERTS AND CO., House Furnishers AND Removers, RHYL AND COLWYN. "?'. ESTIMATES FREE. A GOOD IDEA. [ XMAS IS COMING And you will wish to make Presents to your friends. There is nothing more suitable than a nice piece of Jewellery, or one of the useful and at the same time pretty good stocked by the up-to-date Jeweller. S. 13ODDINGTON has now on view hi.s XMAS STOCK, comprising Diamond" Gem Jewellery Watches. Clocks, Silver and Electro- plated Goods; also large display of High-class Parisian Jewellery, suit- able for Presents. Call and inspect the stock and com- pare my prices. S. BODDINGTON, JEWELLER, 28 QUEEN STREET.

THE RADICAL HOME RULE SPLIT. I It was too pretty to last. The prospect of office was a tremendous inducement to Radicals to sink their differences and unite for the purpose of beating the Conservatives at the General Election and replacing them in the Government. Everything went on well. There was a common agreement, to let Home Rule alone or to put it off till an indefinite period. Arrangements were even made for disposing of the offices, executing the happy despatch on the titular leader by sending him up to the House of Lords, and replacing him by a younger and 1WlIí1M£lEs l&\t ^o8eber?i <- began to stump the country. Then down j came this dream-like structure of an united party, clattering about the ears of all those who had hoped so fondly for its consummation. Sir Henry Campbeil- Bannerman, addressing his constituents at Stirling, revived and renewed all his declarations in favour of Home Rule. That was the end of unity. Lord Rose- bery has retorted, as emphatically and as explicitly as he may, that he "CClllnot serve under that banner of Home Rule" and so the Radical party is once more in the melting pot. There are two Radical parties-the Home Rulers and the non- Home Rulers. Their split is deep and wide. It is a difference of principle the difference between an Irish Parliament and no Irish Parliament. The differences within the Conservative party, which induced the Prime Minister at Newcastle to plead so earnestly for unity, are slight in comparison with the Radical split. Conservatives differ as to how far a certain reform shall be carried. But if we mistake not, any loyal Conservative is ablfi to aN!p.11t. thA Prims Minister's nro- -r- u- 44 ¿'4U4_ r'- dent, statesmanlike, and. we believe, effective line of action. Fiscal Reform, on which Radicals are going to fight the election because Conservatives were not w holly agreed how far they should go, will now be superseded by Home Rule, on which Radicals are irrevocably split. Home Rule comes to the front as a battle cry naturally, and by force of circum- stances or will the party of disintegration and disunion, within and without, attempt to patch up another peace only to be broken whenever the rival leaders appear in public ?

Whatthe Conservatives have done for Labour. IViiat has Mr Balfour and his Govern- ment done for us?" That is a question which working men often ask. It is a per- fectly fair question. It is one that Conservatives are not afraid to answer. They are not ashamed of their record on behalf of labour. They have approached labour ques- tions in a spirit of sympathy. They have always recognised the right of the worker to be heard. Let us see, then, what the Conser- vatives have done for the workers during their nine years of office. Altogether they have passed some twenty-five measures that have directly benefited labour. Compensation. First of all, let us take the question of compensation. The Radicals, in 1880, passed the Employers' Liability Act. By this Act the employer was made liable for accidentq caused by defective work, plant or machinery, or by the negligence of his foreman. But the Act was not a success. It was never largely made use of. As a means of obtaining com- pensation for injury by accident, with a reasonable degree of certainty, it was a failure. The Conservatives determined to extend it very considerably. The Act of 1897 provided that the injured workman should get half his wages by weekly payment during the time he was ill. If he died as the result of his injuries, his widow gets £15C. The Act applied to railways, factories, mines, quarries, engineering work, and to building t, zn work more than 30 feet above the ground Three years later it was extended to agri- cultural labourers. Altogether nearly eight million workers are able to benefit by this measure. Now let us look at the objections that are taken to this Act. First of all it is said that the Act ought to have included every ciass of worker. But it should be remembered that the Act was a great experiment. It was not certain whether it would be successful or not in its first shape. As a matter of fact it has been found that some changes were needed, although in genera! it was working well. The Government, as soon as this was clear, appointed a Committee to enquire what changes were wanted and how the Act could be extended. The Committee have just issued their report. Doubtless the Govern- ment intends to carry oub the recom- mendations of the Committtee as to the changes that are wanted, and the extensions that can be made to include other trades. Another charge against the Act of 1807 is that too many cases have to be brought into the law courts for settlement. It is acharge frequently made, but it rests on no evidence. The Committee found that. the number has been very small when compared with the great number of cases settled by agreement, without recourse whatever to legal aid, or to proceedings in court." From the figures that are available in certain industries, it is clear that the number of cases which come into the courts is less than one per cent, of the total number of cases in which compensa- tion is payable. It is sometimes alleged that the cost of getting the claim settled is very heavy, and in some cases swallows up the greater part of the compensation. It is a very feeble accusation. Under the Conserva- tive Compensation Act of 1897 the average costs were £ 11 under the Radical Act of 1880 the average costs were £2;"). So much for this charge. To sum np, it is clear that the worker has greatly benefited by Conservative legislation. The principle of compensation has been greatly extended. The injured man can get his money with greater certainty and at much less cost than before. Mr Balfour has pro- mised that action towards greater benefits shall be taken, on the lines recommended by the Committee. Shops. With respect to shops the Conservative Government have been responsible for at least three useful measures for the betterment of the assistant, The Truck Act of 1896, regulating and restricting the imposition of fines, has already been mentioned. An Act, passed in 1899, provided that seats must be supplied for all female shop assistants. This was a reform sorely needed by the tired worker. Further, an Act had been passed during this session which places in the hands of the local authority the power of regulating the hours of closing. The opinion of shop-keepers is to be ascertained, and a local enquiry is to be conducted before the hours are fixed. But in any case the closing hour cannot be earlier than seven o'clock on five days of the week, and one o'clock on the other day. Sales in cases of emergency are not subject to these regula- tions, and in any case, post oflices, chemists, tobacconists, newsagents, and restaurauts are excluded. It is too soon at present to say what the effect of this measure will be. But if the local authorities carry out their duties in a proper spirit-and there is no reason to suppose that they will do otherwise-it cannot but result in a decided improvement in the hours of labour of many shop assistants. Next week we shall give further proof of the Conservatives,beneficial measures, passed for the benefit of the working classes.

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Death of Mr Partington, sen., ST. ASAPH. | There has just passed away at St. Asaph a gentleman who for the last few years had probably been lost sight of by many, but who in his more active days was not only a prominent figure in the the c:ty and neighbourhood, but was well known along the coast. We refer to Mr Miles Ralph Partington, sen., Bronwylfa Square, whose death took place on Sunday morning. Deceased had been confined to his house for some time. never having fully recovered from a stroke he had a few years ago, and on Wednesday of last week he had an apoplectic seizure, which brought about his death, as stated, despite tho,"skilful ministrations of Dr Henry Lloyd and the devoted attention of near and dear ones. He was 76 years of ape, and leaves a wife and three sons and a daughter, sympathy with whom in their bereavement will be very general. Mr Partington, who belonged to the old school of accountants, was a native of Chester. He came to St. Asaph about 60 years ago, upon securing an appointment in connection with the Registry—he was a staunch Churchman from first to last-and here he started in the profession of an accountant, subsequently opening a branch office at Rhyl Town Hall Buildings. Hia many appoint- ments included the secretaryship of the Rhyl Gas Company from the time of its formation until the undertaking was acquired by the Rhyl Improve- ment Commissioners. For close upon fiftv years he was the actuary of the then flourish- ing St. Asaph Savings Bank, of which, it will be remembered, the Rev Hicks Owen, Rhyllon, was at one time treasurer. He was also one of the founders of the St Asaph Gas Company, and its first secretary, Another appoittm ent of much local interest was that of official liq uitlator of the Rhyl Pier Company at the time the property passed into the hands of Messrs Carter and War- hurst. The original company, it ma.y be interesting to recall, was formed by Mr Laidlaw, of Glasgow, the late Mr Wynne (Mr 11 A Steer's predecessor in business), the late Mr John Churton, and Mr S Perks. He was accountant auditor of the North Wales Counties Lunatic Asylum until that work was taken in hand by a Government auditor. He will perhaps be best remembered for his political activities. In his day he was one of the best workers in North Wales on behalf of the Conser- vative party, and his services as registration agent should long be gratefully remembered by the party. He held the post of Conservative registration agent for Flintshire for several years, being succeeded on his retirement by Mr T W Hughes, Flint, whoso mantle has since fallen upon Mr H A Tilby, Rhyl. In short, organisation work was Mr Partington's forte. He took a foremost part in various movements at St. Asaph, and was for some years prominent in musical circles. In all his activities he combined with thoroughness a tactfulness and geniality which earned him the esteem of all classes. Mention of his interest in musical matters recalls that famous vocalist, Madame Edith Wynne, who received her first guinea as a professional singer from him. We almost overlooked Ihe fact that for many years he was secretary of the StjAsaph Constitutional Club, a post now held by his son, Mr M R Partington, who has also charge of the local registration work. The late Mr Partington was al;o Clerk to the Commissioners of Taxes for the division of Rhuddlan, for over 30 years. The funeral took place on Wednesday, when the remains were laid to rest in St Asaph Cemetery, the tlev D C Owen, vicar choral of th-i Cathedral, officiating. The principal mourners were Mr M R Partington, jnn, and Miss Partington, son and daughter. Although it was not of a public character, numerous residents joined in tha cortege, amongst them being the following Messrs Peter Roberts,J.P; J f Lewis,District Registrar Probate Court H A Cleaver, Diocesan Registrar Robert Jones, Dovery House Jos Lloyd, solicitor J Emrys Jones, Samuel Powell, Chas Mansbridge, J Lothian, Walter Williams, and the deceased's medical attendant, Dr H Lloyd. The following sent wreaths :|Mr and Mrs Cleaver and family, Mr Llewelyn F Heaton, Mr and Mrs J B Fisher, The Lilacs, Timperley Mr and Mrs Lloyd, Mr and Mrs J Emrys Jones, Mr and Mrs Jos Lloyd, and Mrs Young, from Miles and Topsy." and '"from the St Asaph Constitutional Club, with sincere sympathy and regard."

The Temperance Question. WORKERS IN CONFERENCE AT RHYL. THE PRESTATYN BILLIARD PLAYERS. On Wednesday the annual meetings of the Den- bighshire and District Temperance Association were held at Brunswick Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Rhyl, under the presidency of Mr J H Roberts, M. P. The progress of the association's work in the various centres was reported upon. Allusion being made to the formation of a Railway Tem- perance Institute at Rhyl-a movement encouraged by the directors and officials of the London aud North Western Railway Company, and already embracing some 65 members—the president said he was sure he was echoing the feelings of the Conference when he expressed his appreciation of the attitude of the Board of Directors and the chief officials of the Railway Company towards the temperance work. The Rev Benjamin Hughes, St Asaph, presented the treasurer's, and Mr Hugh Edwards (Huwco Penmaen) the secretary's report, and these were unanimously approved and regarded as satisfactory. Mr Herbert Roberts, M.P., was re elected pre- sident, and the Rev Benjamin Hughes and Mr H Edwards were reappointed treasurer and secretary respectively. Addresses were given by the Revs Pandy Wil- liams, Abel Parry, S T Jones, and others. Some excitement was caused by two impassioned ad- dresses by reformed drunkards, and the audience sang with fervour the revival hymn, Diolch Iddo. The Rev E K Jones (Brymbo) proposed that the education authorities of Denbighshire and Flint- shire be urged to adopt the Board of Education's schemefor the teaching of temperance in the elemen- tary schools, and this was carried. The Association appealed to the County Councils and borough and urban councils in the district to exhibit notices in public places informing the people of the evils of drinking. The example at Battersea, Woolwich, Camberwell, and other corporations was referred to. The President, in moving a resolution" reaffirm- ing the demand of Wales for the right to settle the licensing question in accordance with the dominant convictions of the Welsh people," and "reiterating the conviction that a settlement of the licensing question in Wales will not be complete which does not recognise the right of the inhabitants of every locality to control the issue of licences," said that at this juncture it was essential first J that they should unite upon a programme of temperance legislation for Wales, and secondly that this programme should be of a practicable j temperance legislation for Wales, and secondly that this programme should be of a practicable j character. The political aspect of the temperance campaign rendered necessary their keeping ever to the front the right of Wales to separate treatment, their keeping an eye upon the coming develop- ments along the path of the extension of Iced self-government and their relation to temperance reform, and the immediate need of pressing for the amendment of the Welsh Sunday Closing Act- (applause). The resolution was carried. Miss Eunice Jones, Rhyl, read a paper on the need of rooms being provided for young people to assemble in during the evenings. A discussion followed, in the course of which the Rav Morgan Davies,Abergele;Miss Gee, Denbigh, Mr Jacob Jores, Rhyl, and the Rev John Kally, Prestatyn, spoke. The last speaker remarked that there was a Liberal club at Prestatyn. All the young men congregated in the billiard-room, and the reading- room was deserted. It was practically impossible to get any young men to attend the meetings of the literary societies at Prestatyn, and it was time they were taught the serious aspects of life. (Applause.) Rev Ben Hughes, St Asaph, also spoke. In the evening Mr J Herbert Lewis, MP., Dresided at a nnhlin meetincr in the Tn*rr> U.l1 1. {: -1'1" .1.I..A.l.J., and addresses were given by Mr Herbert Roberts, M.P., the Revs J Pandy Williams and Wynn Dayies, and others. The Chairman said that if the temperance propaganda was to be successful they must carry with them the great body of citizens as a whole. The heart of the nation was sound if appealed to in the right way, and no proposal that would cause real hardship to a body of men would be successful (hear, hear). Therefore they must take care that the measures they proposed were such as would commend themselves to the common sense as well as the sympathy of the country as a whole. He appealed for support for the Anglo-Indian temperance movement. On Tuesday evening a children's meeting was held in Brunswick Chapel under the auspices of the above named association. Mis J Herbert Lewis presided over a large and most attentive audience. The principal speaker was Mrs Vaughan Davies Carnarvon, who dwelt upon the real help that children could be in the carrying on of temperance work. An interesting feature of the proceedings was Mrs Davies' demonstration of the various possibilities of alcohol and its harmful effects. Songs were contributed by Miss Jennie Roberts and Miss Maggie Wynne. Messrs W M Williams and Hugh Edwards also took part in the meeting, which terminated with a cordial vote of thanks to Mrs Lewie and Mrs Davies, on the proposition of the Rev A J Parry, seconded by the Rev John dSTWtei., vv, v*™,

Rhyl Petty Sessions. TUESDAY.—Before Dr A Eyton Lloyd and Messrs John Foulkes, R C Eoyon, J H Ellis, G A Taverner, and J W Jones. The Drink. Evan Jones, shoe maker, Victoria Road, was summoned for drunkenness and disorderly con- duet in Vale Road on October 3.1st. Asked if lie wished to make any plea, he replied just happened to go round that way "—(laughter)— but I was not disorderly." Evidence was given by P.C's. Lewis and Foulkes to the effect that they were summoned to a disturbance which defendant had creatcd in his wife's house, and when they arrived on the scene they found the man very drunk and abusive, and covered with blood and dirt. Inspector Pearson said that the man was brought to the Police Sta- tion in a terrible state earlier in the day, and after detaining him for some time he gave him a chance, as he had only just come out of prison. About two hours later, however, they heard of this dis- turbance, and he was taken into cuatody again. Besides having been previously convicted of drunkenness, &c., he had had a separation order made against him, under which he had to pay his wife 103 per week, but he questioned if the wife had received any money from him.-Defeirdant was sentenced to a month's hard labour. The Big Rate. Several defaulters in respect to the Rhyl genera district rate were proceJded against, and the usnal orders were made. Mr A Rowlands (town clerk) appeared on behalf of the Council. Straying Horses. Isaac Taylor, travelling gipsy, put in no appear- ance to answer a charge of allowing two horses to stray in Vale Road. P.C. Foulkes deposed that he found two horses wandering about Vale Road on November 15th. He took them to the White Lion, and the following morning they were claimed by defendant. A fine of 2s 6d in respect to each animal was imposed, with Us costs.

Flintshire Education Committee. ——— ting Mr T W Hughes (Flint) presided over a mee held on Wednesday. Talacre Schools. The arrangement whereby Sir Pyers Mostyn agreed to carry on the Roman Catholic Schools at his own expense was presented. The Secretary was directed, in view of that action, to issue notices for the provision of a new rate school, to accommodate 150 scholars, and a committee was appointed to prepare a report on schoool accom- I modation in the district. Other New Schools. Tenders were accepted for a temporary infan school at Shotton, for E396, and a new school at ¡ Queensferry, one half of the expense to fall on the county, and the other half on the local areas. A site for a new infant school at Golftyn had been purchased for £800. Contracts for repairs at Northop Hall and Leeswood Schools were signed for f412 and £ 120, respectively. The Secretary's Salary. A long discussion took place on a recommenda- tion to allow the secretary (Mr Llewelyn Jones) an additional sum of;EIOO to reimburse him in respect of office assistance not provided by the Committee, and also to enable him to pay his office staff in respect of overtime. The Rev W LI Nicholas (Flint) said that if the secretary had too much work, let him give up the county coronership and his work as a solicitor, and let them pay him tor his work as secretary of that Committee. He moved that a. small committee be appointed to consider the duties of the secretary. Mr S Jones (Holywell) seconded. Dr Williams explained that this honorarium was for the payment ef extra services. Anyone behind the scenes must be astonished at the amount of work that had to be done. The Chairman spoke of the excellent work done by the secretary and his staff. The amendment was lost, and the original recommendation carried, there being only one dissentient. Miscellaneous. The applications of Misses M Webster and H Jones, head mistresses of Rhyl National Schools, for increase of salaries were refused. Four gentlemen were appointed managers of a temporary school at Mynydd issa, three being ministers. An allowance of LIU 9s was made to Mr Sam. Evans. Director of Education, towards the purchase of a bicycle. The Board of Education having returned the plans of the proposed Gwaenyscor new school for revision and alterations in several respects, the same were referred to the managers.—The tender of Mr D Thomas, Dyserth, to supply the coal was accepted. The Council approved of the plans showing additional playground for Rhuddlan National School,

St. Asaph. The Volunteers. On the authority of the officer commanding the C Co. 2nd V. B. R. W. Fus. we are asked to correct the somewhat erroneous announcement of our St. Asaph correspondent in last week's issue. The resignation of the senior non-commissioned officer has been regretfully accepted, owing to his business engagements being heavy. This, however, is the only resignation handed in, and with several avail- able recruits, it is hoped that the section will be at strong if not stronger than formarly:

Ruthin. Grammar School. The Rev Arthur T Jones, M.A., curate of Aylesbury, Bucks, has been presented by the Bishop of Oxford to the important living of Banbury. He was for ten years curate of Ayles- bury, and will now succeed the Rev Cannn Poner. He is the son of the Rev John Jones, rector of Cerrig-y-Druidion, and was educated at Ruthin School under the present headmaster, and subsequently at Lincoln College, Oxford.

"The Liberal Programme." The Liberal position can be well summed up as follows We haven't got a policy, And do not care about one The party must, for aught I see, At present do without one. As long as C.B. finds us wit, And Churchill abuse, We have, if you consider it, For principles no use. In short, if aught is plain, 'tis this, That there are moments when The question not of measure is, The question is of men. We haven't settled what we we'll do, We 11 tell you when we win. At present all you've got to do Is to wait and put us in." St. Ann's F.C.fyesterday tried conclusions with Prestatyn Thursday, at Prestatyn. The visitors had the best of matters throughout, and after teading at half-time by a penalty goal to no- ihing, they ultimately won 4-0.

RHYL DISTRICT. II -I_ t For Style, Finish and Price, 1 Our J.Jd;es' DrpsfI Skirts and Bltmcs Cannot ba beaten— HUBBARD, The Cash Draper. HATWOOD'S 5 Queen Stre Rhyl.—For Fishing Tackle, price and quality cannot be beaten. Flies rom l/-dozen The oldest FishingTacklt dealers n Wale cs lablished over 40 years Fifty gross of choice Fliee choose from at Hatwood's REASONABLE SPECIALITIES.—See the window at Mr T. M. Davies, Chemist, Bodfor Street, and yon will find a well-arranged serif s of specialities of various kinds for the present season. Granl; Show of New Goods In all departnients- HUBBARD, The Cash Draper, Commerce House, Wellington Rd. POTA.TOES POTATOES!! POTATOES! If you are not satisfied with the Potatoes you are buy- ing, try ROBINSON'S, 18 Sussex Street, next door to G»or £ re Hotel. None but the vary best offered at the oweat Cash price. Free Sample on Application. 794 SUSS STACY desires to thank the inhabitants and visitors of Rhyl and neighbourhood for the kind support they have given her since she started business in Rhyl, nine years and a half ago. For the list six months (owing to illness) Miss Stacy has been obliged to be absent from her business, but now having returned sh'J trusts to be still favoured with the kind patronage she hAs hitherto received, and offers a Special Discount of 3s. in the Pound to cash purchasers for XMAS PRESENTS, from 5s. upwards. MISS STACY, Jewellery and Fancy Goods Depot. 18 High Street, Opposite the Post Office. Rhyl. SIGNS OF THE FESTIVE SEASON. We notice a very fine display of New Foreign Fruits at the establishment known as Welsby's, inWellington Road. The Proprietor, Mr R W Forster, with his usual enter- prise, has imported a very large consignment of New Season Currants, Sultana and Valencia Raisins, Candied Peel, Spices, Almonds, and other comestibles for the Yule-tide pudding and Mincemeat. Also a grand assort- ment of Table Delicacies, in the way of Crystallised and Glace Fruits, Figs, Muscatel Raisins, Dessert Almonds, French Plums, Tunis Dates, Carl-bad Plums, Elvas Plums, Apricots, Pears, Peaches, Pineapple,Strawberries, Raspberries, in glass jars and tins for Dessert; and bottles of Tart Fruits of all descriptions Plum Paddings and Mincemeat ready for use. Tom Smith's Crackers and Table Decorations with all their latest novelties, which include some very good gpecimens of art and invention f.iJ introducing merri- ment, seasonable games and pastimes for the party season. This House is well-known for High Class Provisions and Dairy Produce, having secured highest awards for excellence of quality for Butter, York Haois, Bacon, Cheshire Cheese, Eggs, &c, at the London Dairy Show and numerous other leading shows and has been privileged with Royal Commands for Provisions from H.M. the late Queen Victoria and H.R.H. Princess Louise. Another special feature here is the Tea and Coffee department. Mr R W Forster wo understand is a specialist and expert in this line, having spent some years in one of the best Tea and Ccliee blending houses in London. He has introduced the most modern roasting, grinding, and blendins machmerv into his shon. so vou can obtain your Coffee roasted and ground each day, We hear good accounts of the merits of this Coffee and Tea which are roasted and blended on the most approved system by Mr R W Forster personally and producing as they do, superb high cttss beverages, have attracted the attention of, the most fastidious Connoisseurs and Orientals who are enraptured with them and yield them a hearty and widespread support. Bequests to Charitable Institutions. The Royal Alexandra Hospital and Women's Home are named among several charitable institu- tions, which under certain conditions, benefit under the will of the late Miss Julia Thomas, 6 Porchester Terrace, Bayswater, who left an estate valued at £ 127,674 18s lid gross, of which 1:105,353 14s 9d is net personalty. Temperance Sunday. Various Nonconformist bodies in the district joined in the observance of last Suaday as Temper- ance Sunday, and "abstinence for the sake of others" was earnestly advocated in both chapel and school. Earthquake. A shock of earthquake was felt in certain parts of the country on Saturday, and not a few of our townspeople are positive that it was experienced here, though very slightly. By all accounts, locally, the phenomenon did not assort itself in a manner more al*rming than a rumble which occasioned u slight vibration. The Study of Christian Socialism. Another well attended meeting in connection with the class which has this subject under con- sideration was held at the Clwyd Street C.M. School on Tuesday evening, under the superintend- ence of Mr Daniel Evans. An aniinated discussion was based on "Jesus Christ and the rich as set forth in Peabody's book on Jesus Christ and the social question. The introductory part was in the hands of Mr Jones, Upton House, and others who took part included Messrs Robert Jones, Ithelfryn, J Roberts Jones, Joseph Lloyd, J E B Jones, and W J Evans. Next week the debate will circle around Jesus Christ and the poor," the introduc- tion being entrusted to Mr Humphrey Evans. Mr I E Parker Davies has been elected secretary of the class, in the place of Mr Joseph Williams, who is shortly leaving the town. Something for the Children to do. How to keep the juvenile element in hand at the Saturday night concerts in the Town Hall has sometimes been a difficult problem. But a rather good solution was suggested at the last concert, over which Councillor Jno Asher presided, and it remains to be seen whether it will be acted upon. Now and again a pause between the items cannot be avoided, and it is then that the juveniles, but not always they alone, are apt to aseert them- selves in a more or lees unpardonable manner. In the course of his presidential remarks on Saturday night Mr Asher had something to say upon the waste of juvenile energy in that direction. He said he was delighted to find the concerts were an attraction for the boys and girls as much as for the adults, and he thought that if their ebullient spirits must find some vent during the concerts, what a capital idea it would be if when a pause occurred they could at a given signal entertain the audience with & simple eong or chorus, just to relieve the tedium of the wait. He put that for- ward aa a suggestion which he hoped to see carried out, as was quite possible if ouly one or two friends would volunteer to drill the children willing to render such service, for about half an hour or so prior to the concert. Jumble Sale. A jumble sale was held in Christ Church lec- ture hall on Friday and Saturday last, and the proceeds, which amounted to tzo, go towards a fund which is being raised to clear off a debt in connection with the chapel and to carry out a renovation scheme, the sum aimed at being £500. Rangemore Sale. At this important sale last week, conducted by Mr Joseph Williams, the attendance each day was very large, including buyers for several rriles around, and the bidding was spirited, with the result that the turnover far exceeded expectations. Mr Willians' client was highly gratified with the manner in which the sale was carried out. Royal Alexandra Hospital. On Wednesday, a very good entertainment was given in the recreation room, by the kindness of Mr Ernest Jones, who was assisted by the follow- On Wednesday, a very good entertainment was given in the recreation room, by the kindness of Mr Ernest Jones, who was assisted by the follow- ing ladies and gentlemen, Mrs Freeman, Mrs Samuels, Miss Parker Owen, Miss Mabel Hughes, Little Beatie, Rev T Jenkins, Mr Caradoc Williams. Mr Ernest Jones showed a number of interesting magic lantern views, and the pro- I gramme included vocal and instrumental music, ,rn. -4-6. .J_=- ro,.1I n'vllèh"!VU, oumo vciy pretty uaociug oy IITLie Beatie, and ventriloquism by Mr Caradoc Williams. Miss Jones kindly acted as accompanist. Many thanks are due t, Mr Ernest Jones, and to all the friends who helped him to give the patients such a pleasant evening. The following gifts have been received, and are gratefully acknowledged Pheasants, Mr Edward Lloyd (Rhaggatt), pheasauts, and hare, Miss Thomas flowers, Miss Ann Williams books and poems, Mrs Arrowsmith papers and magazines, Mrs Millward, Miss Taylor, Miss Campling. The Library Scheme. The work of demolishing the buildings which are to give way for the Free Library and the Town Hall enlargement scheme has been commenced. Tho Pier Scheme. We understand that the plans for the enlargement of the Rhyl Pier and the proposed now building at the entrance thereto have been favourably con sidered by the Council Road Committee. The commencement of the work is oow eagerly awaited. Carmel Chapel. Messrs Hugh Edwards, Edwin Jones and Owen Prydderch have been elected on the diaconate of Carmel Welsh Congregational Chapel in addition to the four deacons already serving. At the weekly social tea, held yesterday, the well laden and well patronised tables were presided over by Mrs Edwin Jones, Aquarium at, Mrs B Williams, West Parade, t Mra Ellis, Bay view, Miss A K Joues, Mis Williams, and Miss 'ones, Albert Sr, while the general arrangements were in the hands of Mrs Henry Jones, Mrs Maurice Hugh-s, Mrs T II Whitley, anil Mrs Williams, chapel keeper. An entertainment followed. Mark Masonry. At Rhyl on Monday evening the installatio 1 took place of Bro F Geary as W.M. of the Hunter Mark Lodge. No. 324. The installing in i,r was W Bro. T Edwards (Gwynedd), P.M., 259. P.G. Cnap., Eug., &c., Deputy Provincial CLaud Master. The newly installed W.M. invested hiB omcers a3 follows I P.M., Bro W E Scott Hall; S. W., Bro T Hmighton J W Bro Jas Evans, M.O., Bro R J Hughes J.O., Bro Bro J A Lill g; Chaplain, Rev W LI Nicholas treasurer, Bm \V Walton secretary, Bro K McEwen S.D., Bro Thos C Howatson J D., Bro J Gibbs I G., Bro J D Polkinghorne Tyler, Bco David W Pritchard. English Wesloyan Chape!. Yesterday's social tea in connection with this place of worship was given by Mrs Amos, Ba.th Street, and was well attended." The wants of the guests were admirably looked alter by Mrs and the Misses Amos, Mrs Hulley, Mrs A1 dtby and Mrs Joseph Williams. The thanks of the company to the hostess was voiced by Mr R Rhydderch, and Mr R B Arnold, and was acknowledged oa behalf of Mra Amos, by Mr Josepa Williams Great efforts are being put forth in connection with next Tuesday's sale of work. Brunswlok Chapel. Yesterday afternoon a numerous company par- ticipated in the hospitality of Mrs Meyrick Jones and Mrs Denton Davies, the tables being presided over by Mrs Jones, Railway Terrace, Mrs Marsh, Miss Rogers, Mrs W H Roberts, Abbey Street, Miss Williams, 5 Aquarium Street, and Miss Curry. The donors of the tea were cordially thanked on the motion of Mr J Pierce Lewis, seconded by Mr Robert Jones, Holborn Villa. The subsequent musical and elocutionary programme, which was given under the presidency of the Rev W 0 Evans, was ably sustained by Miis Eunice Jones, Master T H Jones, and others. Football. The Rhyl Chemists played Abergele on the ground of the former yesterday, the game resulting in a win for Chemists by 6-1. The locals were not long in getting away, and quicklv scored two goals through Birchall and Garner. Abergele were not much tor the home lot, and had to act on defen- sive. Although their goalkeeper played well, their colours were thrice lowered before the interval. The second half was of a give and take character, but the slippery state of the ground prevented much scoring, However, towards close of game Hughes scorad, the game thus ended in favour of Chemists. Goals scored by Birchall (2), Garner, Harrison (2), and Hughes. Chemist record up to date Played 7, won 6, drawn 0, lost 1, goals 37, against 11. Hockey. Local hockeyites were much disappointed last Saturday at the failure of the Bangor team to turn up and keep their engagement. However, the Carnarvonshire players have another chance of proving their courage to-morrow, when the Rhyl ladies team will bi. at home to the B vngor ladies' team. The local men's team will mean while iniet Portmadoc at Carnarvon. county School. We call the attention of readers to a. Sale of Work which is to be held at the County School on Thursday, the 7th inst. A large stock of articles of various descriptions will be displayed and sold at low prices. The selling will commence at 4 p.m. and tea can be obtained at the school. The pro- ceeds are to go in aid of the School Building Fund. Eisteddfodic Suocess. We notice that Master T H Jones, one of RhyFo popular young elocutionists, has been adding to his laurels, by carrying off a recitation prize at Conway Eisteddfod on Wednesday. Presbyterians. That popular institution, the public tea, which has long since been a great feature of local social movements, has been revived by the Rhyl English Presbyterians, whose function at the Town Hall yesterday will rank as one of the most successful, all things considered, in the church's annals. The tea, which attracted a large and representative company, was presided over by Mrs Jacob Jones and Mrs H Millward, Mrs R Bromley and Miss Jones, Fronfraith, Miss Vaughan Jones and Misses Jones, Penycoed, Mrs Edwards, High Street, and Mrs E LAwis Evans, Misses Owen, Vaenol, and Miss G Parker Davies, Mrs and Misses Williams, Rhyd, Mrs and Misses J H Griffiths, Mrs Owen, King's Avenue, and Mrs W H Rogers, Mrs Cooke and Mrs S Stnalley, Mrs Wright and Miss Jones, Mra J F W Foulkes and Misses Williams, Mrs Jos Jones and Mrs Edwards. lu the kitchen depart- ment,which was ably superintended by Mrs Edwin Jones and Mrs Anwyl, the services of Mrs Cor- nelius Jones, Mra Vaughan, Mrs Meredith, Mrs Crossley, Mrs Jones, chapel keeper, and Miss Buddig Jones proved very acceptable; while M» ssr« Rt. Jolley, W Evans, Arthur Jones, W H Rogers, W Gariion Allen, and others rendered great assistance as stewards. Mra and Misses Verrier Jones also made themselves generally useful. In the evening a grolod concert took place under the presidency of Colonel C S Mainwaring. There was quite a galaxy of talent, and a highly delight- ful time was afforded, as the programme testifie8 Song, "Ailta Mine," Mr Divitts Hayes; song, The Swallows," Miss Maud flugheii song, "The Bugler," Mr Henry Finch; flute solo, (a) "Ballade," (b) Berceuse," Mr H G Stock song, The Ould Plaid Shawl," Mr Davies Hayes song, The En- chantress," Miss Louie Williams song, King of the deep," Mr Hy Finch song," Down the vale," Miss Maud Hughus flute solo, (a) Madrigale," (b) "Romance," Mr H G Stock; song," Dear Heart," Miss Louie Williams sonp, (a) The Rose," (b) The River and the Sea," Mr Davies Hayes eong (selected), Miss Maud Hughes. Mra R Bromley discharged the duties of accompanist with her accustomed ability. The success of the whole proceedings is due Iragely to the enthusiastic efforts of Messrs H Millward, R Bromley, E Lewis Evans, and K Parker Davies, upon whom the work of organisation maiuly devolved. A vote of thanks to the chairman of the con- cert, who discharged his duties in a very pleasing manner, and to the ladies responsible for the tea and the other workers, was carried with acclama- tion, on the proposition of the Rev. J. Verrier Jones, seconed by Mr. R. Bromley. Arohbishop Temple A Temperance Leclure At the Rhyl Church House last night, the Rev J Hamer Lewis, diocrsan inspector of schools, and secretary of the C.E.T.S. for the diocese, delivered a very interesting lecture on the life of the late Archbishop Temple, laying special emphasis upon that great prelate's work on behalf of the temper- ance movement. The Vicar of Rhyl having opened the proceedings, Mr Lewis, with the aid of a spienaia series ot lantern views (the lantern being manipulated by Mr Ernest Jones) depicting the various spheres of Dr Temple's work, held him audience in rapt attention for over an hour, as he unfolded his hero's remarkable and strenuous career. The lecturer said he regarded Dr Temple as one of the great men of the earth, and one whose career would ever have an important bearing upon character building. He was a great and strong man in every sense of the t rm, and all his achievements were the result of an amazing determination, devotion, straightforwardness, aud uprightness. He was essentially a strong Churchman, and his conspicuous services in the causes of education and temperance would long be gratefully remembered. Dealing with the latter subject, the lecturer mentioned the C.E.T.S publications for use in schools, and expressed a hope that the importance of training boys and girls in temperance principles, and of warning them of the evil influences of strong drink, would become more and more generally recognised by those responsible for the administration of educational legislation. rhey must not depend entirely upon legislation ;o make the country more sober. They must see to it that the educational and social machinery was applied in that direction. Mr Lewis also touched upon the work of the C. E.T.S. homes for inebriates. By the aid of institutions of that kind they were going to do far more to reclaim the slaves of strong drink than ever the gaols of the country would accomplish. In conclusion the lecturer put in ap Jea. for more earnest work for the temperance cause. Mr Lewis was cordialiy thanked for his lecture, on the proposition of the High Sheriff (Mr Storey), whose remarks were thoroughly endorsed by the Vicar.

DEATH. PARTINGTON.—On the 26th November, at Bron. wylfa Square, St Asaph, in his 77ih year, Miles Ralph Partington. Will friends please accept this (the only) intimation MARRIAGE. HUGHES—PIMBLETT.—November 22nd, at St Thomas' Church, Rhyl, by the Rev D Lester Jones, Edward Hughes, of Lluesty, Holywell, to Elizabeth Pimblett, of 25 Princes Street, Rhyl. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of my dear husband, Richard Hill, late of Gwynfa Teriace, St. Asaph, who phased away December 2nd, 1903 and of my little daughter Hannah, who was called away November 29th, 1901. He giveth His beloved sleep