Prestatyn Weekly

Telephone No. 3y8. Telegrams, "Jewell, Prestatyn. PRANK JEWELL, E S TATE Aft E N T ASi> V A L U E 3 CDlleetar of Income Tax. Sales by Auction of a11 classes of Property. Value tions made for Probate, Mortgage, Transfer ( Tenancy, and other purposes. Bents Collected an Properties Managed Insurances effected in all tii principal offices. Auction and Estate Office- HIGH STREET, PRESTATYN. J. LLOYD JONES, {From Clay and Abraham, Liverpool, Chymists to the Queen), DISPENSING AND FAMILY CliYMIST. THE PHARMACY, PRESTATYN Prcsciiptions cart-fully compounded under the pei sonal supervision of the Principal. Telephone No. 3yi. HOW DELICIOUS IT IS Is the delighted opinion ex- I pressed or implied by all who try our Famous TELiSs) TEA (P^CT t D) at 1/6, 1/8, and 2 per lb. Sole AGENT. W, J,. Williams, The Stores. T. parru Williams s Go Painters, Decorators, and Glaziers. -0- Plain and Fa-aey Window Glass always in Stock. BRISTOL HOUSE, Prestatyn. v FOR HIGH-CLASS Grocery & Provisions, Bread & Confectionery v GO To PaoviNCiHi STORES (Corner Oi Nant Hall Road), Telephone ox. PRESTATYN VAN DELIVERIES DAILY. A. W. JONES, Proprietor. v PROVENDER. J. R. Tickle, CORN MERCHANT, Colomenfryn. Prestatyn, STORES PLAS BUILDINGS. Hay, Corn, Meal, Feeding Cakes, u beeds, Flour, Oatmeal, etc, ::lie HUGHES & WILLIAMS, Sevve r & Road Contractors STAFFORD HOUSE, PBESTATYN. Estimates Free. W. WILLIAMS & SON, Monumental & General Masons, High Street. Prestatyn. RESIDENCE: 8, ROSLYN TERRACE. J. P. Linnell, CIVIL ENGINEER, Architect and Surveyor, Lund and Estate Agent, WELLINGTON. GHAMBERS, RHYL Besfcss, Poplas Cfrovs, PRESTATYN. Messrs. WALL!S& SCOTT Are instructed by MRS. BecK, who is leaving Pres- tatyn, to Sell by Public Auction on Monday, September 25th, 1905, the Valuable Household i-i r P., t u r e Within the above Residence, being the contents of One Reception Room, Four Bedchambers, Domestic Offices, etc.. and comprising substantially made and well-preserved Mahogany and other Furniture, in- cinding Spanish Mahogany Sideboard, Mahogany Telescope Dining Table, Diuin j and Bedroom Suites, etc.. etc. For particulars see Posters. On View Morning of Sale. Sale to Commence at 1-80 p.m. prompt. Auctioneer's OniceH. High Street, Prestatyn. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. *?' M ? 6 -4' M 'B' § M' BRIOHTHOLME, The Hillside. PRESTATYN. MR. FRANK JEWELL Will SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION the IF1 XJ IR, z a? it :E at the above premises, ou or about II OCTOBER 12th, 1905. -4:10..

llresfatmr ffiteekto. 'tU' t '-<5 < t 'T> SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1905. Two new roads in Prestatyn are now awaiting the adoption of the Urban District authority. One-Peiidre Avenue—provides a second means of access from the main road to the hillside, and has been constructed by Mr John Brearley, of Manchester, for the purpose of developing the extensive land and property known as the Pendre estate. The other—a road which is at present without a title—leads from the middle of Nant Hall Road to Barkby Avenue and the seashore. and has been laid oat by Lady McLaren, the largest landowner in the district. Prestatyn may thus congratulate itself upon important additional means of arriving at two of its principal attractions—the hill- side und the seaside. Looking at Pondre Avenue, its gentle gradient will cause many to avoid the old "Grocn Lane," and choose the new and easier, though not at present so picturesque, route. The dictionary meaning of the word Avenue is a street planted with trees," and here we have the only thing that is lacking to make it one of the finest streets in the district: trees. The excellent paved footpath, well-rolled cart-way, kerbs, chan- nels, and lamp columns, are most creditable to all concerned in the construction of the road. Perhaps those who are distined to reside thereon will see that the adornment of a grove of trees is added to the natural beauties of the neighbourhood. This leads us to the question: Are our roads wide enough for trees to be planted therein ? When from the hills we view the acres en acres of land of comparatively small value, and then think of the miserable thirty- six feet of width which we are content to cram our roads into, we cannot help but lament the narrowness of our ambitions. Talk about seaside resorts Look at Lord Street, Southport, with its eighty yards- not eighty feet, mind—of width go to anv Jf the first-class health resorts of the country 3xcept Rhyl and Prestatyn, and you will see wide streets, and shady trees, and comfortable seats for the enjoyment of those who visit there. The new road to the shore is a poor attempt in many respects. It is certain that the foot of man will never tread the footpaths in their present condition. Trees are planted, it is true, but they seem to be so confined and choked amongst the stones that it is really too much to expect Providence to provide moisture sufficient to bring them to maturity. A foot or so of soil around each tree would give them a chance. Could we not get up a petition—the last was successful enough—to the great landowner of the district, Lady McLaren, asking her to do justice to herself and us by granting us a road in which we shall be able to breathe freely, and- of which we could be proud ? What a splendid road this would be if her ladyship could be persuaded to widen it ten feet each side And there would be no monetary loss, for the frontage would be so much more valuable. The only difference would be a little less back land.

COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNOR: MR. SCOTT RE-APPOINTED. In contrast to last month's meeting of the Prestatyn Urban District Council, when some difficulty was experienced in getting together a quorum, a full Council assembled to transact the business of the meeting which was held in the Council Chamber on Monday last. The Councillors present were Messrs Thos. Jones, J.P. (Chairman), J. B. Linnell, W. H. Coward, T. J. Scott, Peter Ellis; T. B. Griffiths, Arthur Greenwood, Rev. F. Jewell, Messrs John Williams, Thos. Hughes, and T. Parry Williams, with the Clerk (Mr, John Hughes) and Surveyor (Mr W. Thomas). THE PIERROTS. On the minutes of the Finance Committee being read by the Clerk it trauspired that the sum of JEl had been voted for the Fire Brigade towards their expenses in attending the Rhyl demonstration, and that £2 had been allowed to Mr Aiston, the proprietor of the Pierrot troupe, ont of the amount he had previously agreed to pay for the privilege of performing at Prestntyn. It was decided also that pre- ference should be given to the same gentleman next year, in case of re-application, on account of the excellent behaviour of the troupe under his management, and that J610 should be the fee for the season. SURVEYOR'S REPORT ON THE NEW BRIDGE ROAD. In the minutes of the Road and Improve- ment Committee came the report of the Council's surveyor on the condition of the new road loading from Nant Hall Road to Marine Road. It reads as follows :— I have visited the road in question and beg to report as to its condition with a view to its adoption and future maintenance by the Council. The total width of Bridge and approach is 27 feet and has a footpath on each side i3 feet G inches wide, leaving a carriage way of 20 feet. The road on south side is 12 yards wide. On visiting the road to-day I found that weeds had grown considerably on the sides of carriage way and footpaths, and some effective method should be taken to destroy them, as they are. certain to be a source of expense to the-Council for labour As it is at present it would require a man continually at it, besides damaging the surface of the road. The surface of the road is of Penmaen- mawr granite, and as far as the bridge and approach is concerned the surface is in good condition, but the portion leading from the foot of bridge approach to Nant Hall Road is too flat in some places, and I consider that it requires about 80 loads of stone to give it a crown, before it can be considered satisfactory. At the same time it is well to mention that it would be unwise to cover the granite with an inferior metal, such as limestone. Granite metal should bo used if it is to give the best results. The paths at the junction at Marine Road are finished off rather abruptly, the entrance to the road at this point would be greatly improved by rounding off the corners and fixing radiating curbs. corners and fixing radiating curbs. The galleys should be cleaned out and the sides of carriage way of approaches cleared of loose metal. The paths of approaches and bridge require a layer of chippings. The paths of the portion leading to Kant Hall Road are not satisfactory, they are at present covered with coarse metal, which should be hand rolled and covered with a layer of limestone cbippings. I consider it also important that there should be some definite understanding as to the banks on each side of the bridge approaches. Do they become the property of the Council ? If not, who shall be res- ponsible for the care of the trees ? I am assuming in this report that the Council have already, agreed not to enforce kerbing, channelling, sewering, lighting, In and paving, therefore I do not make any comment on this. The Committee had resolved that Lady McLaren's attention be drawn to the fact that the terms of the resolution of November last had not been complied with, namely the weeds had not been thoroughly destroyed the surface of the road bad not been made good and the entrance to the road not formed with a, turn. THE QUARRY ROAD. Regarding the subject of the encroachment at the quarry, the committee decided to inspect and report on the matter. The surveyor had reported that Mr W. J. Williams, The Stores, had made an applcation fur the Council's consent to continue the pavement in Station Road along the whole length of his frontage. It was decided to inspect and report. PENDUE AVENUE COMPLETE. A letter had been received from Mr Frank Jewell asking the Council to inspect Pendre Avenue with a view to its adoption by the Council. Inspection agreed upon accordingly. S ANITAHY MATTERS. Public Healtu Committee The inspector of nuisances Lad visited all workshops, etc., in the district, and with one exception had pronounced everything in a satisfactory state, It was also reported that officiant scavenging operations were being carried on that the slaughter-houses were in good order that the pond at Plastirion had been cleaned out (the pig-styes being used only for a short time till accommodation can be pro viaed m a remote part of the premises) and that it had been found necessary to warn one of the Council's con- tractors, Mr Daniel Brooks to wit, on account of tho objectionable proceedings of one of his employees, in tipping the contents of a cess- pool info the brook at Sandy Lane. Notice will be served on the tenant of Victoria Buildings to remove the pigs from the stye at the rear. NEW BUILDINGS.. The plans for the proposed bungalows to be erected in Sandy Lane for Mr Parkinson, of Liverpool, were approved. THB COUNTY SCHOOL. Under the head of correspondence the chairman read a L-tter from Mr J. Roborts- Jones, secretary of the Intermediate School, Rhyl, asking oJ the Council to appoint a Governor in place of Mr T. J. Scott, whose period of office had expired. In answer to the Rev. F. Jewell, the chairman explained that the term of office was for three years. Mr W. H. Co-ward proposed that Mr T. J. Scott be re-elected. This was seconded bv Mr T. B. Griffith, and carried unanimously. Mr Scott thanked the council for re-appoin- ting him. It was a matter in which he took interest, and had been pleased to be the means of obtaining several bursaries for the children of those who could not afford to pay the whole of the foes. The benefits which the school conferred were not so well 'known c 'N as they should be. Every year £ 175 was distributed in scholurshipsandbursanes -inter- nally and externally—to help parents of small means and thereby provide another step in the educational ladder for the children. Until recently he had been the only represen- tative from Prestatyn, but be would now have a colleague in Mr Thos. Williams, C.C., who had been appointed by the Flintshire Education Committee in the placo of the late Mr R. Llewelyn Jones* The Chairman said that a bazaar had lately been held in connection with the Rhyl County School, in the promotion of which Prestatyn had taken little or no part. This, he thought, was to be regretted. The meeting was then brought to a con- clusion, the proceedings having occupied just twenty minutes.

GOLF. A professional pkrer visited Prestatyn to-day (Friday) to inspect the ground for the proposed course, and his report in due time will be made known. The gentlemen who accompanied him to the ground Wi re Mr Thos. Jones, J.P., Dr. Tudor Griffiths, Messrs. H. R. Hughes, Jos. Banks, J. Holland Roberts, und Frank Jewell.

WINTER TRAIN SERVICE. Interval of 3 hours between Tra:ias The time table of the L. and N.W. Railway Company's train service for the winter months has just been issued, and a most noticeable fact is that there is no train on the np line stopping at Prestatyn between 9-27 a.m. and 12-15. nearly three hours of an interval. This is a very serious matter for residents at Prestatyn, for instead of the train service being improved it has been curtailed. Last winter the train leaving Rhyl at 10-43 stopped at Prestatyu, and London passengers by this train were able to catch a good connection at Chester. This is again to be run from Rhyl during the winter, but will not stop at Prestatyn, although Mostyn and Holywell are to be favoured in this respect. Why Prestatyn should be overlooked we cannot understand. The Company's attention should imme- diately be-called to the matter by those in authority here. After mid-day there is a train almost every hour from here on the_up line, and on the line to Rhyl there are several trains added to those which were run last winter. As regards the motor service to Dyserth several changes have been made. The service will commence earlier, the first car leaving Prestatyn at 8 a.m., arriving back at 8 33, but the last car for Dyserth will also leave earlier, starting at 6-20 p.m., and arriving back at 0-58. There are to be five trips instead of eight, and it is suited that thiti is arranged so as to avoid a second set of men. Nevertheless we should like to see additional trips run on Saturday evenings, as this would doubtless be a great convenience to many.

COWS ON THE FOOTPATH. At Fleetwood police court the other day a man was fined fur allowing a cow to walk along the footpath at Ingleton, near Black- pool, which prides itself on being the model village of the district. Z, According to the police officer the cow walked 260 yards on the footpath alongside the highway. Defendant said the fmÍmal was woncleriuiiy wilful, and try as he would, although he had it in the halter, he could not persuade or force it to walk anywbere save on the path. Cows on the footpath are common enough in this district, to the annoyance and in con-' veniencc of pedestrians. There is plenty of room on the highway, but those in charge of the animals are often indifferent as to where the animals walk. The above incident will serve to show how the law stands on the point.

T!P TOP PRICES, At Uwchaled, Prcstatyn, on Wednesday. Mr Frank Jewell conducted a sale by auction of the furniture, and excellent prices were realised. There was a large company present all through the day, and the sale lasted from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WELSH WESLEYAN SYNOD. The Synod of the TN elsh Wesleyan Metho- dists (North Wales No. 1 district) will be held at Prestatyn, commencing on Sunday and continuing until Wednesday, on which day tiie Railway Company are issuing cheap tickets to Prestatyn from Chester, Denbigh, Llandudno, and all intermediate stations.

CHRIST CHURCH. Last Sunday Rev. Philip Rees, occupied the pulpit at Christ Ch u-.jh when he made an appeal on behalf of the funds of the Church of England Waifs' and Strays' Society (for which he is the organising secretary for Chester and North Whiles). Mr Hocs also read the pastoral letter issued by the Bishop of St. Asaph, dealing with the position of the Church Schools in the Diocese, and on Sunday all the collections will be in aid of the Diocesan Education Fund.

Acquisition to the Ownership Lists. Residents in Prestatyn will be interested to learn that Mr J. Hepworth, J.P., of Torquay, has enterod into the preliminaries lor tne purchase of the two houses of Mr He wit o on the hillside winch were ottered by auction last week. Mr Hepworth is the head of the extensive firm of clothiers bearing his name, branches of which are to be fonnd ail over the kingdom.

Prestatyn Choral Society. Will members of the Committee please note that they are requested to attend at the Avenue Chapel at 9 o'clock promptly on Monday night '? Amongst the purchasers of stock ewes at the Brynflynon sale of prize sheep last week was Mr J. B. Linnell of Prestatyn.

PRESTATYN QYMMSSUM. A GRAND GONGERT WILL r.K EKL1) IN THE TOWN HALL, On Thursday, Sept. 28th, 1905. In aid of the funds of the abeve. Chairman T. PENNANT WILLIAMS, Esq. Doors Open 7 p.m. Commence 7.30. Carriages 9-30. Admission, 3/ 2/ and I/ e- LIGHTING-UP TIME next week: 7 p.m.