Prestatyn Weekly

THE COUNCIL SCHOOL. Increased Attention to Welsh. As a result of his visit to the Prestatyn Council School 011 December 6th, Mr L. J. Roberts, H.M.I.S., has issued the following report:— "MIXED SCHOOL. —Everything is going on very satisfactorily in this well-equipped and well-conducted school. I am glad to know that the lessons in Cottage Gardening are well appreciated by the boys and their parents, and that a violin class held in connection with the school continues to flourish. Increased attention is being given to Welsh. Reading and Welsh Translation but I should like to find Welsh more freely used in the oral lessons in the lower classes. Some of the scholars did very creditably in the examina- tion for County Scholarships this year. INFANTS Division.—The methods used are well calculated to awaken the minds of the children. The Kindergarten teaching is re- markable for variety and versatility." Mr G. W. Jones (the headmaster) and his assistants are to be congratulated on the high compliment the Inspector pays them as re- gards the method of teaching and the efficiency attained.

Competitive Meeting. There is every indication of success attending the competitive meeting which is to be held at the Town Hall on Christmas Day in connection with the Welsh Wesleyans. The entries are numerous, and competition is likely to be keen.

Choral Society. The Choral Society has suspended practices during the Christmas holidays, and will re-commence on the first Wednesday in January. ->

Gwespyr. The School Question Latest Move. The Education Committee of the County Council have approached the monthly meeting of the Calvinistic Methodists with a view of securing the temporary use of the chapel at Gwespyr for the purpose of accommodating the school children until the proposed new school is built. We have received a letter, signed by Ratepayer," on the subject of the school question at Gwespyr. This will probably be dealt with in our issue of next week.

XMAS TREE AND SALE OF WORK. At the Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon the annual Xmas Tree and Sale of work in connection with Christ Church was held, and the many and varied articles displayed on the several stalls shewed that the ladies of the Church had been busily engaged for some time passed. The stalls were prettily arranged, and the decorations most effective. The Xmas Tree was laden with articles which delighted the young, while plenty of useful articles could be found in the other departments.. The following were those who had charge of the stalls Fancy Work—Mrs Scott, Miss Livesey, Miss Howe, Miss Provis. Mrs Williams, Miss Davies. Plain Work- Miss Davies (Fern Bank), Miss Tlawley, Miss Jones, Mrs Studley. Refreshments — Mrs Lmnell, Mrs Tickle, Mrs Williams (Woodbine), Misses Linnell, E. Coward, Williams, and Watts (2). Sweets—Misses Provis (2), Phillips, and Dale. Christmas Tree-Misses Lyne (2), Summerskill, D. Minton, and B. Inglefield. Before calling upon Mrs Bettenson De Ranee (of Rhyl) to perform the opening ceremony, an interesting little presentation was made, the little daughter of Mr Taylor, Mid Nant, gracefully handing Mrs De Ranee a very pretty bouquet. The Vicar then said that no one was better known among church-people than Mrs De Ranee. She did excellent work in Rhyl, and she had come to Prestatyn that afternoon to sltow her sympathy with them. He well remembered the time when he was a raw recruit in Rhyl, and no one gave him more help and encouragement than did Mrs De Ranee. The Vicar said that the proceeds that day were to clear off a small debt which remained on the Church Room, and other objects which were stated. Mrs De Ranee, who was received with applause, said she felt honoured to be asked to open the sale of work. She took a great interest in Prestatyn, as she recollected when Rhyl was a similarly small town. Although the latter place had increased very consider- ably, it had been a slow process. But with Prestatyn it was different: the place was simply thrusting itself forward by impudence -which she admirell-aIld it was becoming more popular by leaps and bounds (applause). After further remarks in a similar strain Mrs De Ranee declared the sale of work open. Mr Scott proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs De Ranee, and in doing so spoke of the comparison made by that lady between Rhyl and Prestatyn, and hoped there would be no rivalry between the two towns (applause). Rhyl was certainly the larger now, but perhaps it wouldn't be so for long (laughter). Mr Ed. Taylor (Saiidyway) seconded "the proposition, which was heartily carried. Business was then proceoded with a good number of people being present During the day a' programme was gone through which included items by a local "toy symphony orchestra, juggling, pianoforte solos, violin solos, etc. The sum realised amounted to close on £ 80 exclusive of admission money.

Motor Service. Our readers are reminded that there will be no train service to and from Dyserth on Christmas Day.

Memorial Service. On Wednesday night a memorial service to the late Mr Thus. Williams was held in the Wesleyan Chapel, when there was a large congregation. The introductory service was taken by Rev J. Kelly (Prestatyn), and the sermon preached by Rev W. O. Evans (Rhyl) the whole being most impressive.

Sunday School Meeting. Arrangements are being made for holding the bi-monthly meeting of the Welsh Sunday Schools connected with the C.M. in this district, at Dyserth on the first Sunday in February.

Searching for Cobault. We understand that the work of searching for cobault is being extended, and :a: kiln is now erected for the purpose of drying the material found.

Parish Council. The monthly meeting of the Parish Council was held on Friday night, when the chief matter dealt with was the water supply to Mount House, Bryniau. After discussing the question as to how a water certificate was granted for the new house if the supply was inadequate, the Council failed to come to any decision.

New Building. We notice that Mr Torkington, contractor, of Prestatyn and Rhyl, has commenced the work of erecting a bungalow in the Voel for Miss Gerard. t

f Marriage. At the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel Rhyl, on Thursday, the marriage was solemnized of 1 Miss Naomi Evans, Bryn-y-felin, Dyserth, to Mr Wm. Williams, of this village. Tha 7 bride and bridegroom are well-known in ythis 1 district, both being descendants of the old 1 families mentioned in our Welsh article dealing with Gronant.

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[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Deaths. The enemy of all mankind has been busy during this and last week, cutting down two little flowers. Both were the pride and pets of their homes. The nr«t—Miss Nelly Gregory, Point-of-Ayr,—had been ailing for some time, and for some months previous to her death was a patient at the Alexandra Children's Hospital, Rhyl. She was a child of this year's revival, having taken a prominent part at Pen-y-groes, Carnarvonshire. Many a tear she brought to people's eyes by her beautiful soul-inspiring singing. Her favourite hymn was O Jesus, I have promised To servo Thee to the end," which she used to sing as only one touched by the revival can sing. Last Monday after- noun she was laid to rest at Llanasa Cemetery. At the house the Rev H. Harris officiated, giving a most touching address on the sad occasion. The school children, numbering over six score (many having been unable to come on account of the epidemic), assembled in couples in front of the house, and sang in a touching manner There is a green hill faraway." At Llanasa, the Rev W. Loyd Protheroe officiated, assisted by the ItA.v H. Harris. Here again a touching address was delivered by Mr Protheroe. The second little flower-Miss Elizabeth Hughes, daughter of Mr Owen Hughes, Francis Row—passed away last Wednesday morning, most unexpectedly. She had only been absent from school a little over a fort- night, and great was the shock when news came of her death. She was greatly beloved by all the children, being of a quiet and kind disposition. We tender our heartfelt sympathy both to Mr Gregory and family and to Mr and Mrs Owen Hughes.

Closure. Last week it was stated that the Infant Department had been closed on Tuesday morning, December 12th, on account of an epidemic of mumps, and that it was hoped the mixed department would have been able hold out until yesterday. The latter depart- ment unfortunately had to close the following Friday—last Friday week--as the epidemic was fast spreading among the children of that department as well. It is hoped that all those affected will be convalescent by the time for re-opening the school, namely— January 8th, 1906.

Visitor. We are glad to see the Rev E Tegla Davies amongst us once more. During his stay here he endeared himself to many outside his own denomination, by his straight-forward broad- minded manner.

Pledge. Friends of the Temperance cause in this place will be greatly pleased to know that a well-known local man has signed the total abstinence pledge this week.

Success. We have been informed that Miss Jennie Jones, Manchester House, has successfully passed her first examination in pianoforte playing, at the Holywell Centre of the London College of Music. Her teacher is Mr Joseph Howard, Holywell.

Music. On Xmas Day, a series of beautiful carols will,be sung at All Saints', at both morning and evening services. The choir master— Mr E. Davies (Penceidd Callestr). deserves • every praise for the great effort he is making to improve the singing. No doubt great enjoyment will be derived from the perfor- mance of the carols by the choir, which is increasing in number rapidly.

Facts. That Mrs Batters is the friend of the poor in this locality. That the school children are not sorry the > school is closed. That everybody is glad that J. Herbert Lewis, Esq., M.P., has been appointed junior Lord of the Treasury. That the Xmas Day Eisteddfod at the t Wesleyan School is going to be a success. [ That certain members of the Recha.bite Tent are not total abstainers. 3 That the Reading Room is excellently 3 heated and lighted. 1 That the main road is exceedingly dirty 3..and wants seeing to. That Xmas comes but once a year.

The Year 1905. A Merry Christmas to the readers of the Prestatyn Weekly." We are now within a few days of the end of a very eventful year (1) The end of a sanguinary war, between two great powers—one considered to be a Christian country, and the other regarded as a Pagan country. It is regretful to think that the high standard of Christian teaching has not beeu maintained by the so-called Christian country during any of the phases of the struggle. And the world has had to rE- flect upon the fact that Japan has throughout the war which was forced upon her borne favourable comparison with the most civilised powers in the world in her moderation, fair- ness, and magnanimity. (2) Although black and threatening war- clouds have hovered over Europe during the greater part of the year, the atmosphere is now clearer, and it is satisfactory to find that Norway and Sweden have settled their differences without resorting to war; that England and Germany, who have been on bad terms with one another for months, are now eager to be friendly that the Morocco ques- tion is not likely to lead to war between France and Germany; that Turkey has yielded to the pressare of the Powers to allow them to control the finances in a portion of her dominions. (3) This year has witnessed a great struggle for freedom in Russia, the result of which is still uncertain. (4) In England a Government which came to power about 10 years ago with a sweeping majority has collapsed, and another Govern- ment, which is regarded as the strongest Government of modern times, has taken its place. And in that Government it is satis- factory to finl that Wales has not been over- looked that one brilliant Welshman has been appointed the chief of a great department with a seat on the Cabinet, and another Welshman—the respected member for the Flintshire Boroughs, Mr Herbert Lewis,— has been appointed to a junior Lordship of the Treasuary, and both these men will no doubt attain to a stillhigher position. Both parties are preparing for the great struggle at hand. The leaders have already given the battle cry, and we shall know in a very few weeks whether the Country will adhere to the principles of Free Trade, or whether they will embark on a new Fiscal Policy. (5) Coming nearer home, this year will be remembered in the annals of Prestatyn as the year in which the Prestatyn Weekly first saw the light of day. I am glad its first year of existence has been so successful, that it has deservedly earned a good reputation, and that it is now the favourite local paper. This year, too, we have had the motor service on the Dyserth railway, which will have far-reaching results favourable to each of the places which it links together. There are many other events which I should like to refer to, but which must be left over until the next or the following week.

A Magnificent Gift. It is announced that Mr George Herring, who is well known as a munificent supporter of Metropolitan charities, has made a gift of £ 100,000 for the purpose of establishing farm colonies, and this huge sum has been placed at the disposal of General Booth. The General has already a scheme in view which, he informs the King, he believes will prove of great benefit to a certain section of deserving poor, who are to be settled as peasant proprietors on the land at home. This is just what we want schemes to take the people back to the land.

SUNDAY SERVICES AT FFYNNONGROEW. ALL SAINTS (Church of England).-10-30 a.m. English), 6 p.m. (Welsh), Rev. Howell Harris, B.A. MORIAH C.M. CHAPEL (Welsh). -10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. H. P. Roberts, B.A., Egremont. BKTHANIA WESLEYAN CHAPEL (Welsh).—10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr Jones, Llanfairtalhaiarn. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHAPEL (Welsh).—10 a.m. 2 p.m., and 6 p.m., Rev Evan Roberts, Holywell.. SILOAH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Welsh). — 10 a.m., Mr Ellis. Manchester 6 p.m., Rev E. Pan Jones, M.A., Ph.D. ST. ANDREW'S CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (English), —10-30 a.m. and 6 p.m Rev. R. J. Stevenson. PENlEL WESLEYAN CHAPEL (Welsh). Pen-y-fforcld, 10 a.m., Mr Thos Edwards, Axton; Mr Owen Owen, Ffynnongroew. GWYNFA C.M. CHAPEL, Rhewl Fawr (Welsh),- 10 a.m., Sunday School; 2 p.m., RevH. P. Roberts. B.A., Egremonfc; 6 p.m., Prayer Meeting.

A I scell tilt coitc, pi isccil an cans* DRAW in aid of Thomas R. Jones, Newmarket, Winning Numbers — 1-100, 2—1(>7. 3-657,4-1028, 5-345, õ-141. 7-4G2, 8—457, 9—894, 10—235, II—480, 12—1035, 13—121, 14-777, 15-911, 3 G—0*79, 17—1086, 18-54, 19-427, 20-196. gMALL HOUSE or Cottage (unfurnished) Wanted, with Garden preferred, from middle of January, in or near Prestatyn.—■ Mrs F. Lewis, 4, Gwyndy Terrace, Rhuddlan. -k.r'>L. yyOOD-CARVING Classes to be held in Prestatyn.—Apply.[Miss Bevan Davies, Victoria Studio, Col wyn Bay. c=. I!Io..V pIANO ^WANTED on hire for January, February, and March. State terms to X.Y.Z., Prestatyn Weekly Office. ^7^7~ALLIS AND SCOTT, Auctioneers and Estate Agents, have houses to Let at the following rents t1 a, £ 21, £ 28, and £ 35; also Modern Villas and Building Land for Sale privately. Offices: High St., Prestatyn. Pendre House School, PRESTATYN, NORTH WALES. School anfl Kindergarten. Principal MiSS ETHEL HICKSON (Teachers' Diploma University of Cambridge). MR. BRYAN E. WARHURST, Professor of Music. Member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, Prepares Pupils for she \.«souiate.i Board of the Royal Academy of Music, tho Co ln,,M of Music, the Trinity College, Loudon, and the Incorporated Society of Musicians Organ, Pianoforte, Singing, Harmony, Theory, &c. LATKST SUCCESSES: April, 1904, Advancd Senior, pianoforte, R.A.M. 11 Theory July, „ Advanced ROtI" PLmo. (Hononrs), Tria. Coll., London „ „ Advanced Senior, Organ, I.S.M. „ „ „ „ Pianoforte, I.S.M. Dec. „ Third Grade, „ "Second Grade, „ „ » ,# ,i Singing July, 1905, Third Grade, „ „ S'nd Grade, Pianoforte (H'rs), „ >i n ,i » (Pass) „ „ „ First Grade, „ „ Mr. Warhnrat makes a Speciality of preparing Candidates fo the above ExaminaiionH, and visits Prestatyn on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Organ Recitals, Concerts, Eisteddfodau. For Address-Haydn House, Brighton Road, Rhyl. ir r Min V4.7 HENRY DOWELL, Coal Merchant, Office: Station Yard, Prestatyn, Orders promptly attended to. Best House Coal always in Stock. J. R. Williams, BOOT & SHOE MAKER. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. Boots made to ordey with Best English Leather. High Street (SSB), Prestatyn, A. E. WILLIAMS, Pastry Cook and Confectioner, HIGH STREET, PRESTATYN. Wedding & Christening Cakes made to order. Tea Rooms. Luncheon Rooms. Pic-Nic Parties catered for. Thomas & Walkley, Architects and Surveyors, PRESTATYN. Preliminary Sketches Free. Reasonable charges. For Regular Supplies of Farm Produce Fresh Milk and Butter, New-laid Eggs, et@., send Postcard to R. AND J. WHITEFORD, Kelston Farm, Gwespyr, Holywell. J. P. Linnell, CIVIL ENGINEER, Architect and Surveyor, Land and Estate Agent, WELLINGTON CHAMBERS, RHYL.