... Taken daily at 9 a.m., for week ending Frida y November 8th. Min. tlvLTOm. Day. Rain. Baromj MaxjMin Dry.jWet i 2 Saturday, ••• 30.10 44 34 43 41 N. 3 Sunday.j -02 30.12 43 37 48 45 N. 1 Monday. 29.75 48 35 48 45 N. 5 Tuesday. 29.85 48 43 48 45 n.VS G Wednesday! 29.60 48 41 47 43 NNW 7 Thursday -21 29.72 47 43 47 44 NNW S Friday 29.37 47 29 N.W. Observations — Saturday 2nd, fine, bright. Sun- ...

... We feel flattered at the favourable reception given to the RHYL ADVERTISER at its first ap- pearance. The many congratulations sent in from all parties, in all grades of society, con- vince us that we have fairly met their expecta- tions. We hope by a continuance of the in- dependent course in which we have started, to merit the favour of all who are interested in the progress of Rhyl, and who ...

... THE DISTRESS IN SOUTH WALES. A soup kitchen has been opened at Trclierbert, in the Rhonelela Valley, for the relief of distressed families. In all, eighty families, consisting of 421 persons, were relieved. A meeting has been held at Pontypridd to take measures for forming relief committees. It was stated that many familie s had neither beds nor bed clothes, and had to sleep in the scanty ...

... On Thursday last, the annual meeting of the members of the Rhyl Literary Institute was held, the attendance being small. A letter was read from the President (Rev. DR. BUTTERTON), In Which he stated that owing to his advanced years he wished to be relieved of the office. The committee heard with regret the announ.ce- ment, and a resolution was passed expressing thanks to the President for his ...

... AT the Temperance Meeting on Monday even- ing last a resolution in favour of Sunday closing was carried unanimously by a very large and influential audience. We have no wish to say an unkind word of the publicans. They are carrying on a legitimate trade, sanctioned and regulated by the Government of the country, but it is a verv peculiar trade. In ordinary business, and in the sale of most ...

... LADIES & GENTLEMEN,— I have been solicited by many influential Rate- payers to allow myself to be nominated for election as a Commissioner at the next Annual Election, and, on the understanding that I shall not be required to l make a personal canvass, I have consented. Although not long resident among you, I have a ) great and increasing interest in Rhyl, and I sincerely wish the town ...

... LADIES & GENTLEMEN,— I have been requested by many Ratepayers and friends to come forward as a candidate at the next Election of Commissioners. During my residence among you, for upwards of fourteen years, it has been my privilege to take active part in many pro- jects carried out for the benefit of this town, and my opinions upon all public movements have always been freely and fearlessly ...

... FLINT. At the Mechanic's Institute, Flint, on Monday evening last, our respected townsman Mr F. G. Pratt was presented with a most gratifying testimonial, in the shape of a gold watch and chain and purse of gold from the inhabitants, and a ring from his late scholars. The watch was presented by Henry Taylor, Esq., Town Clerk, and the ring by Mr. C. E. Dyson, manager of Messrs Muspratt's Alkali ...

... LADIES & GENTLEMEN,— I beg most respectfully to announce that it is my intention to offer myself a candidate at the forth. coming election of Commissioners. The Ratepayers are known to be strongly in favour of keeping down the rates and as owner of property in different parts of the town, I feel equally anxious for the exercise of due economy in the administration of local affairs. Should you ...

... THE MODEL COMMISSIONER- On the eve of an election of members for our local Parliament, it is well to enquire what are the essential qualifications of a useful work- ing Commissioner. We are often told that a man cannot be expected to manage public affairs well, who has not shewn some capacity in the management of his own business. The axiom is perfectly true, taken in a strict phil- osophical ...

... THE SEWERAGE SCHEME. We are informed that the object of the recent deputation from the Rhyl Town Com- mission jrs to the Local Government Board in reference to :proposed sewerage scheme of Messrs. BELL and HUGHES, has been crowned with success. The scheme, with a slight modification has been approved, and all ob- stacles removed, so that now the commence- ment of the long-delayed works, may be ...

... COLLIERY EXPLOSION TWO LIVES LOST. An explosion of gas at the Clynmil Pit, near Merthyr, this week, killed two men and severely injured two others. Gas had accumulated through the obstruction of an airway, and was fired by a collier's naked light. ...