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BYGONES.
BYGONES. Contributions to this'Jcolumn will be welcomed and may be made direct to Mr T. Edwards, Brynteg, Chester, who invites residents and others to send any information relative to Prestatyn district which they may possess.
AGRICULTURE (continued).
AGRICULTURE (continued). Themu tliod of mixing lime with headland soil, clearing of ponds, roads, drains, &c., was copied in other shires about 1800. A pair of oxen reared on Bodrhyddan farm, which were worked until the end of sowing season in October, then fed with grass, cab- bages, turnips, and mixed meal of peas, beans, and oats, and sold the following March, realised ô2 guineas the better of the two weighed a ton. A. Flintshire cow at Mostyn, of the true lean milking breed, from May 1st to October 30th inclusive, gave 4,026 quarts of milk, which produced 358 pounds of butter, which equals two pounds per day and 22 quarts of milk per day, for 183 days successively. Oxen were more profitable than horses, when used in the plough. In the year 1792-5 a farmer recorded that,, four horse ploughs, I p b* four men and four boys, feeding, shoeing, grazing, etc., produced £ 238 profit, while til" same expenses applied to oxen produced £ 476 profit. Balance in favour of oxen£2:iü. Judge Fitz Herbert in his Hoke of Hux- handrie" written in the reign of Henry VIII, writes Therefore me seemeth, all. thynyss considered, the plouyhs of o.tuni is much mire profylable than the ploityhe of horses." Honey was bought by the druggists for two shillings per quart; in 1750 it was frequently sold for one shilling per quart. 11 In the Welsh laws, everything that belonged to bees was exaggerated in value. A bee-hive was appraised at 2s, whilst a plough without irons was only 2d; a yearling calf 14d. a lamb Id. WAGES. —Wages of farm labourers, varied I? in different districts. A genoral average with 0 0 victuals, lOd. to 14d. per day, without victuals 18d. to 2s. per day. Labourers met on Sundays at Rhuddlan I r ii and were there hired by the farmers for the following week. Daily hiring was an absurd custom, retained from remote ages when much less grain was grown and agriculture was in its infancy. 0 It was injurious to both farmers and labourers. In some places men were hired for a fort- night or a month, also until harvest-home be over. Active men would only work twelve hours, and if by attending piece-work artificers, they they would work from 5 a.m. until 7. p.m., they reckon to have worked seven days in the week. The most common number of working hours was from 13 to 14 in summer, and from the morning twilight to the evening dusk in winter. A remarkable advance in the price of labour occured within nine years, 1801-1813, thrashing wheat doubled, and barley trebled. 0 Men from 40 to 60 years age from time immemorial who professed to be expert feeders of cattle came from other shires, and worked from November 12 to May 12 for five or six guineas. Thirty years previously (1780) the same service was obtainable for 30 shillings. The men were called Cowmen. PROVISIONS. —The farmers in the lowlands excelled in their family fare, in the quality of their bread, beef, bacon, cheese, and ale which constituted the main support of the labouring class. In the mountains wheaten bread was more adulterated with ryE. and barlay, and farther away again from the main roads oatmeal cake becomes the only substitute. Oatmeal cake was made by mixing oatmeal 0 with a due proportion of luiie warm water, rolling out the dough into thin round wafers, 11 and baking them upon iron plates, catach- 0 retically called bake-stones, which were hung over the fire. The less the water added to the meal and the less it was kneaded, the more frangible and better was the bread. Some added milk and butter to the composition. Bread made in this way was considered much preferable to the fermented, thick-loaved, oat bread made in the North of England. A vegetable meal, partaken all the year round consisted of a mucilage, called Ihjmru, and by a corrupt Anglicism, flummery. It was made by adding as much warm water to finely ground oatmeal as it can well absorb to which, for the first time, some sour butter- milk, leaven, or other ferment, is added, and in from three to five days' time, according to circumstances, more warm water was added, so as to render it strainable through a hair- sieve. It is then ready for use. It was con- tinually stirred until attaining a proper smoothness and consistence. The slight fer- mentation it underwent during its infusion >:) WPII witbPtvfSant ACLDLTY> which contrasted well with the sweetness of good milk, in which it was commonly eaten. English cooks prescribed other kqmds, Rhenish wine, cream and sugar but these dainties Welsh farmers only knew by name. (To be continued).
Order of Druids.
Order of Druids. On Saturday the Thomas Sleight Lodge of the Ancient Order of Druids held a general meeting at the lodge, room in order to discuss the position of their medical adviser (JJr batten Williams, Prestatyn). The doctor was in attendance, and in the course of a statement he assured the members he coald attend to his duties in the future just the same as in the past. Dr Williams then retired, and tHe matter was discussed amongst the members. In reply to the Noble Grand Arch (as chair- man of the assembly), there was Ill) complaint against the doctor, and eventually a unani- mous vote of confidence in him was passed. The meeting was one of the largest and most enthusiastic held in connection with the lodge.
Political Meetings
Political Meetings In common with other places the chief local topic is the General Election, and both sides are showing plenty of enthusiasm. On Mon lay evening the Liberals held a well-attended meeting in the Coronation Hall, over which Mr J. Williams (Roslyn) presided. Cartoons were depicted by means of a lantern manipulated by Mr Ll Wynne (Liverpool), and the pictures were explained by the Rev. J. Kelly (Prestatyn). Ou Thursday the Conservatives held a meeting in the National School, this being presided over by Mr Conwy Bell. The candi- date was announced to be present, and the other speakers included Mr E. Williams (Dyserth), Mr James, etc. On Tuesday next week the Liberals are to hold another meeting in the C.M. Chapel, when Mr Herbert Lewis is expected to be present.
Male Voice Choir.
Male Voice Choir. A united Male Voice Choir has just been formed here, with Mr John Evans as leader. The first practice was held on Sanday, and it is the intention of the members to compete at eisteddfodauinthedistrict.
Lectures.
Lectures. Mr Hopkins Jones of Bangor, is announced to give two lectures in the Coronation Hall. The first will be on the 23rd instant, and will dual with Cottage Gardening," and on the 80th the subject will be "First aid in common ailments, and injuries to stock."
Land Dispute."
Land Dispute." We understand that there is a dispute regarding the ownership of land which the Railway Company are desirous of acquiring for the purpose of extending their railway. No settlement has yet been arrived at, and the parties are likely to resort to litigation.
.Funeral..
Funeral. On Wednesday the funeral took place of Mr John Jones, Tyddyn-y-Cyll, Cwm, and was largely attended. Deceased, who was 51 years of age, had for a lengthy period been 11 cl a prominent deacon with the C.M., and was closely connected with all religious work. Several ministers from the district were in attendance at the funeral, and included Revs. D. Jones (Rhuddlan), Verrier Jones, J. Roberts, and Mr Richards ( ah y I), R. P. Hughes (Dyserth), Benjamin Hughes (St. Asaph), E. Parry (Carmel), etc.
CAN ETHOLIADOL.
CAN ETHOLIADOL. Ton Mae nacw mor ddoniol.' tlbo'wn Lewis i fyny, Rhydfrydwr yw ef, Kgwyddor rhyddfrydiaeth sy'n llanw ei lef. Boiieddwr, Gwladgarwr, a Chymro'r iawn ryw Fe seif o blaid gweithiwr, rho'wniddo yllyw. Byrdwn Boueddsvr, Gwladgarwr, a Chymro'r iawn ryw Fe seif o blaid gweithiwr, rhown iddo yllyw. Rho'wn Lewis i fyny, i ymiid o'r tir Ormeswyr anghyfiawn fu yma mor hir. Mae'i gariad at Gymru yn llosgi yn fflam, Wrth weled ei frodyr yn cael y fath gam. Brynia, LEWIS HUGHES, Meliden.
Aw Newmarket.
A w Newmarket. Lead Mining. Experiments are being conducted by Messrs Brunner, Mond & Co., the well-known mine proprietors, at the old shaft they acquired recently near Tre Abbott. We understand that the experiments so far are considered very satisfactory. Lead has been found, and it is believed that a vein runs from here towards the Glol.
At a Liberal Election Meeting…
At a Liberal Election Meeting in Prestatyn. Lim,elight literature being read to the audience: "The Conservatives promised us Old Age Pensions. Have we had them ?" Chorus of juvenile voices No-o-o-o
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Politics.
Politics. The Unionists of this district held their first pubiic meeting at the Church Scnool last Tuesday evening, presided over by C. J. Batters, Esq, Tanlan. The meeting, which was it very orderly one, and a credit to our people, was addressed by the candidate Mr Harold Edwards—and Alderman PhillilJS London County Council. Numerous questions were asked after the addresses had been delivered. A vote of thaiiKS to the chairman was proposed by the candidate, seconded by the Rev. H. Harris, Vicar. On Thursday, a public meeting in support of the candidature of J. Herbert Lewis, Esq, was held at the Wosteyan schoolroom, presided over by Mr Wiliiam Griffiths, (xwespyr. We have not been able to obtain particulars in time for press.
Rc-opeaing.
Rc-opeaing. The two departments of the Council School wore re-opened on Wednesday morning, after the closure for over three weeks owing to an epidemic of mumps. Many scholars are still unfit to attend, and the attendance for th. week, as a result, has oeen Jmost llnsatis. factory. We trust the scholars win. soon be all convalescent.
Model Landlord.
Model Landlord. It is not often we hear of house property owners making any reduction in their rents. In fact the tendency is to increase them. In this village we have a very generous landlord in the person of Mr Ishmael Jones, LewL Terrace. Every Xrnas, since the houses were built in 1892, he has returned a week's rent, as a Christmas Box to his tenants.
, SUNDAY SERVICES AT FFYNNONGROEW.
SUNDAY SERVICES AT FFYNNONGROEW. ALL SAINTS (Church of England).—10-30 a.m. English), 6 p.m. (Welsh). Rev. Howell Harris, B.A. MOKIAH C.M. CIIAPKL (Welsh). -10 a.m. and 6 p.m.. Bev'Chas. Williams, Rhosddu. BKTHANIA W.ESLT5YAN CHAPEL (Welsh).—10 a.m., Mr Thos. Edwards. Axton 6 p.m., Rev E. G. Turner, Ffynnongroew. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHAPEL (Welsh).10 a.m. and IJ p.m., Rev W. Evans, Holywell. SILOAH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Welsh). — 10 a.m. Rev. E. Pan Jones 6 p.m.. Prayer Meeting. ST. ANDREW'S CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (English), —10-30 a.m. and 6 p.m Rev. R. J. Stevenson. GWYNFA C.M. CHAPBL, Rhewl Fawr (Welsb),- 10 a.m.. Sunday School; 2 p.m., Rev Ch. Williams; 6 p.m., Prayer Meeting. PENIKL WESLEYAN CHAPEL (Welsh). Pen-y-ffordd. 10 a.m. Sunday School; 2 p.m.. Rev E. G, Turner, Ffynnongroew; 6p.m., Mr Thos. Edwards, Axton.
TOO MANY LICENSES.
TOO MANY LICENSES. Speaking at Holywell at a meeting in sup- port of the candidature of Mr Howell Idris, the Liberal candidate for Flintshire Boroughs, Mr Elwy Williams of Rhyl made some pointed remarks with reference to the licensing question. He (Mr Williams) was a member of the Flintsbire Licensing Committee, and because he was a member he wanted to say something about it (hear, hear). In the first place, the Licensing Act was an unjust Act (hear, hear). lie had sat with Mr Bankes on the licensing Committee, and he had asked him personally if he did not think the time had arrived for them to reduce the number of licenses in Flintshire in some way or other, and he (Mr Bankes) always said the time had not arrived, and that there was not much money in hand to do anything. But there was, he believed, about £ 1,800 in hand, and that would go a long way if their heart was in it (hear, hear). There was no doubt they could do with a lot fewer licenses in Flintshire, especially in such towns as Holywell. Mold, Hhyl, and Flint, where there were 50 per cent. too many public-houses (applause). They were not wanted (hear, hear) they were dens for drinking purpose3, and places to which men went and spent the money which should go to feed and clothe their children (applause). Personally he was against compensation, but they must administer the Act until it was altered but he believed the Liberal Government would not lose much time before jhey altered it, because it was an unjust Act iU every way (hear, hear).
Marwolaeth a CMaddedigaeth.
Marwolaeth a CMaddedigaeth. Y mae genym y gorchwyl pruddaidd o goi'nodi marwolaeth sydyn Mr Win. Hughes, Shop Canoi (yynt Ffordd Newydd), New- market, yr hyn a gymeroud le prydnawn Mercher, Ionawr, Bydd. Bu yr ymaduwedig yn bur wael ei iechyd yn ystod y misoedd diweddaf, ond gwellhaodu a theimiai ui bun yn adfeddianu nerth bob dydd. Pit fodd hynnag, dydd Mercher diweddaf taiodd ymweiiad a Shop Newydd, Newmarket, a ciiymerwyd ef yn wael yno cluawvd ef gurtief, ac heb gymaint a dweyd gair wrth neb ehedodd ei enaid fry mewn tangnef'edd at yr Hwn a'l rhoes, yn 72 mlwydd oed Mor wir yw yr ymadrodd, Ni wyddom na r dytl,-L na'r awr y daw Mab y dyn." Yr oedd yr ymadawedig yn enedigol o Hhyl, ond treiiiodd yn agos i 50 mlynedd yn Newmarket, a bu yn Ddiacou ifyddlon a defnyddiol gyda'r Annibynwyr yu y Ho, am yn agos i LO mlynedd. Prydnawn Sabboth diweddaf, daeth tyua luosog ynghyd i hebrwng yr liyn oedd farwof o hono i tly el hir ga.rtret, ac i dalu y gymwynas olaf iddo, er fuLl y tywydd yn hynod 0 anffafriol. Yr oedd y claddedigaeth yn cymeryd lie yn mynweiit Newmarket. Chvasanaethwyd with y ty gall y Parch. Ben Williams, Prestatyn, ac yna gorymdeithiwyd yn and tua'r gladdfa. Ar la a y bedd gwasanaeth wyd gan y Parch. Samuel Thomas, N'ewmarket, (ei weinidog) yr hwn. mewn 1 .anerehiad byr a phwrpasoJ, a ddygudd dystiolaeth uchel i gymeriad tryloew a da vr ymadawedig. Yn nghapel yr Annibynwyr, nos Sabboth, cvnhaliwyd gwasanaeth cofiadwriaethol ir ymadawedig, pryd y truddododd y Parcn. Samuel Thomas bregeth bwrpasol i'r amgylcii- iad, oddiar y geiriau, "Ystyr y perfiaitii ac edrych ar yr uniawn canys diwedd y gwr hwnw fydd tangnefedd." (Psalm 87, 37). Yr oedd yr addoldy wedi ei orlenwi oherwydd yr'oedd holl egiwysi ymneillduol y cylch wedi rhoddi i fyny eu gwasaiiaeiliau nos Sabboth, er rhoddi cyfleusdra i'r ardalwyr i ddyfod i'r gwasanaeth coffadwriaethbl, yr hyn sydd yn dangos mor gymeradwy ydoedd William Hughes, nid yn unig gan aelodau ci eglvvys ei hun, ond hcfyd yngolwg eglwysi y cyich. Ar di wedd yr oedfa dygwyd tystiolaeth nchel i gymeriad yr ymadawedig, fel dyn a cliristion gan y personau canlynol o'r gwahanol eglwysi Mri. R. Jones, Siamber Wen Fawr; T. Ellis, Felin Ganol William Jones, Tanyfynwent Edward Wynne, Bryn- terfyn; a William Williams, Piasynllan, Clanasa. Bydded nawdd y nef dros weddw, plant, ac eglwys yr ymadawedig yn eu galar a'u profedigaeth.
Cyfarfod Dirwestol,
Cyfarfod Dirwestol, Nos Wener diweddaf, o dan nawdd Cynghor Eglwysi Rhyddion Prestatyn, cynha'iwyd yr uchod, yn addoldy yr Annibynwyr. Y llywydd ydoedd y Parch M. J". Wynue, a'r areithwyr oeddynt y Parchn John .Roberts, Rhyl. a W. O. Evans, Rhyl. Cafwyd areith- ian godidog gan y ddau siaradwr. Siaradodd Mr Roberts, ar y testyn "Y lJyn leuangc sydd i Lwyddo yn y Gaurif Bresenol." Dy- wododd bethau llym, plaen, ac amserol. Cvmerodd Mr Evans olwg eang ar yr achos Dirwestol. Dangosodd y fath afnel sydd gan y Fasnach Feddwol ar y wlad-mor nerthol ydyw, ar fath allu cryf sydd raid wrtho iw darostwng. Dangosodd hefyd beth yw dyledswyddan carwyr dirwest yn yr Etholiad cyihgos. Ymhellach talwyd y diolchiadau arferol ir llywydd a'r areithwyr gan y Parchn John Kelly, Ben Williams, Ezra Joues, Mri. T. Williams, a R. Jones, gan y rhai y cafwyd anerchiadau fraetii a thanbaid. Ni phetruswn ddweyd fod hwn yn nn o'r cyfarfodydd dirwestol goreu y buom ynddo erioed. Yr oedd yr addoldy yn llawn. A barnu oddiwrth don y cyfarfod gallem gasglu fed dyfodul disglaer i achos dirwest yn eiu tref. Cynhelir y cyfarfod nesafyn Bethel," nos Sabboth, Ion., 2bain.
Prestatyn Sessions.
Prestatyn Sessions. These monthly sessions were held on Tues- day, when the magistrates in attendance were Mr S. Perks (in the chair) and Mr Thomas Jones. The only business to be dealt with was the renewing of explosive licences for the quarries in the district. This is the second local sessions in succes- sion at which there have been no cases to deal with, which certainly speaks well for the behaviour of the people in this district.
Advertising
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