Prestatyn Weekly

0- -_H_ Record of Coming Events. Jan. 28th-United Temperance meeting at Rehoboth Jan. 31st.—Musical Hour at Horeb, 7 p.m. Feb. 7th—Lecture on John Bunyan" at Congre- gational Church. Feb. 7th.—Constitutional Club Whist Drive and Dance at Town Hall. Feb. 7th.—Musical Hour at Bethel at 7 p.m. Feb. 14th.English Presbyterian Church Annual Tea and Entertainment. Feb. 17th and 18th.—Anniversary Services at Con- gregational Church.

DENBIGH MARKET. January 24th, 1907. Butter (fresh) 1/2 to 1/3.1 per lb. Ditto (tub) 1/2. Eggs, 9 and 10 for 1/ Fowls, 4/- to 5/- per couple. Ducks, no supply. &8 lC8õo1<!

Drink and Dismissal. At the Council meeting held this week the minutes of the Road Committee contained the following: Resolved, that in future the workmen shall be paid on Friday instead of Saturday, and any workman found under the influence of drink during working hours to be dismissed fothwith." Mr Inglefield now classed this as an arbit- rary resolution, and if he remembered rightly it was not exactly as passed. The men sometimes had to do very objectionable work, and they occasionally got something to diink, He thought they should not place the respon- sibility on the Surveyor to dismiss these men. The word dismiss," he considered, should read suspend as being less arbitrary. Mr Banks The Surveyor should have full control, and not have to come to the Council for everything of this sort. If he had not the power to dismiss mon, it would sometimes place him in an awkwark position. He thought the resolution should remain. Mr Wright thought this matter should be regulated by circumstances. He had been a teetotaller for 40 years, nevertheless he was not bigoted. Under certain circumstances stimulants were necessary 'as restoratives when men were overcome with sewer gas for instance. Mr Inglefield The Surveyor is not given permission to use his discretion. Mr Jewell considered the resolution quite justified. He reminded the Council of a recent case they had before tbem. It was not the first time meu in the Council's employ were found under the influence of drink. The resolution was to give power to the Surveyor to deal with these cases, and lie was sure the Surveyor would not be arbitrary. The amendment was then put that the word dismiss should be altered to suspend," and was negatived by 5 to 4. The recommendation of the committee was therefore, very rightly, passed.

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| INTERESTING ITEMS. | *Viv £ Mr. Cunnah's Illness. It is gratifying to report that Mr John 0 Cunnah is recovering from his recent illness. 0 Hopes are entertained that he will be able to get about again shortly. A Temperance Meeting .Under the auspices of the Prestatyn branch of the North Wales Women's Temperance Union, will take place at Rehoboth on Monday, at 7-30. President, Mrs Meyrick Jones (Rhyl) speakers, Mrs Evan Owen (Liverpool) and others. Solos will be given by Mrs Eames, Miss Dorothy Roberts, and others. Urban Council Election. The councillors whose term of office expires shortly are Mr T. J. Scott, Rev. F. Jewell, Mr Thos. Hughes, and Mr J. B. Linnell. It is probable that each will seek re-election. As yet little is known as to new candidates, but the name of one gentleman who has previously represented the ratepayers is frequently mentioned as a likely candidate. Feast to the Aged. At a committee meeting held on Tuesday, connected with the above event, it was reported that about eighty guests were ex- pected. The final arrangements were left in the hands of the two secretaries (Messrs Holland Roberts and Parry Williams), but the committee were unable to fix upon a definite date. To Parents and Teachers. Those interested in the study of Welsh among children are reminded of the com- petition which has been devised by the author of "Briwsion" in these columns. At the commencement of the article each week there will be found a Welsh proverb, and prizes are offered to those under 15 who can best translate them into English. The first prize is a handsome watch, the second a fountain pen. The competition will run from January 5th to December 14th next, and the prizes will be awarded at the competitive meeting in the Town Hall on Christmas Day. Mr L. J. Roberts, M.A., H.M.I.S., has kindly con- sented to act as adjudicator. The Welsh proverb should be written on one page of an exercise book and the translation on the other, the books to be sent to the" Weekly" office on December 17th, with a noin-dc- plnnie only. Honorary Appointment. Mr R. Lloyd, of Gronant Road, Prestatyn, and Bishop Graham School, Chester, has been appointed president for 1907 of the Cheshire County Association of Teachers, and will take the chair at the annual meeting of that body to-day (Saturday), at the Town Hall, Chester. The association has a membership of 944 teachers from the various districts of Cheshire. The County Council Election. The triennial election of a local represent- ative on this body will be held shortly, and it is not yet definitely known whether Mi- Thomas Williams, J.P., will seek re-election. The office of County Councillor is no light task, aud in selecting a candidate politics should for the nonce be put aside. What is required is a thoroughly capable man, with spare time on his hands, and one who can successfuly look after the interests of the locality which elected him. Unnecessary. It is reported that someone in Prestatyn has been soliciting snbsciptions from residents in Rhyl to relieve the distress here. Perhaps it would be as well, if poverty does exist to the extent stated, that an effort be first of all made in Prestatyn itself to secure relief, before trespassing on the generosity of those who are already overwhelmed with applications for help in their own town. If cases of poverty in Prestatyu are brought to the notice of the proper people, no doubt aid will imme- diately be rendered. A Rival to Paraffin. The new gas for lighting purposes which has recently been placed before the public will prove an immense boon to the many who have heretofore been coinpollecl to use paraffin as an illuminant. The fixtures consist of a small tank placed in the upper portion of the house, from which a copper tube similar in size to an ordinary knitting needle conveys the spirit—petrol—to wherever the light is required. At the burner the spirit is vapourized, and is burnt with an incandescent mantle. The local agent, Mr Grey Jones, plumber, has just installed the gas, which goes by the name of tho Carmien Portable Gas, at the residence of Mr John Williams, J.P., Roslyn, Dyserth. .ó.-

Meliden. The New Curate. On Sunday morning last Rev Pugh Jones, I') the new curate, commenced his duties here, and preached to a large congregation, his 11 discourse making a very favourable impres- sion on his hearers.

THE CHAIRMAN ON HARMONY AND CONTROVERSY. TEN POUNDS VOTED TO REPAIR MARINE ROAD, "WITHOUT PREJUDICE." AND— ANOTHER THOUSAND BORROWED. The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Monday, presided over by Mr T. J. Scott, J.P., the other Councillors in atten- dance including: Messrs John Pritchard, H. Wright, T. B. Griffith, A. Greenwood, Rev F. Jewell, Messrs W. Inglefield, J. Williams, J.P., Thos. Hughes, and J. Banks, also the Clerk and Surveyor. THE PAST YEAR. Before proceeding with the ordinary business of the meeting, the Chairman said that although they had had keen controversy in the Council during the past year, and the division was very marked, he was happy to say there had been no ill-feeling between the members. He took no credit to himself for that; each member had respected the feelingt- of the others. He hoped that that state of affairs would continue. Ho concluded 1, wishing the members, officials, and Press, a happy and prosperous new year. THE NEW MAGISTRATES. Continuing, the Chairman said he desired to congratulate two of their present members who had been made magistrates (Mr Thos. Jones and Mr John Williams), and he would not leave out in the cold their present rep- resentative on the County Council, Mr Thos. Williams (hear, hear). The latter had done good service, and still retained the confidence of the people. He considered the three appointments had been made on these lines, and that was to be commended. Mr John Williams, replying on his own behalf, said it was an honour he did .not expect nor deserve ("yes"). He intended to carry out the duties to the best of his ability. Already he found that it was difficult work difficult to do justice to all. It was his intention to see that the poor had fair play, as the others were generally able to fight their own battles (hear, hear). Mr Griffith We shall see you High Sheriff yet (laughter). The routine business was then proceeded with. PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE. The Inspector reported to the above com- mittee that he had examined the sewer in High Street, and it was resolved to make an application to Lady McLaren to allow the Council to erect a ventilating shaft by Penisadre Farm. Mr Griffith said he had no idea what the Inspector's report was. It was impossible to do their duty if they were called upon tu vote on what they knew nothing about. Mr Griffith was hereupon assured that the report would be produced later. SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS. At a meeting of the Road Committee the Surveyor made an application for authority to purchase a level, staff, and other surveying instruments. It had been resolved that estimates be obtained for the next committee. Mr Wright: I suppose the Council have never been in possession of these things, as the previous Surveyors have been only "half- timers and used their own instruments. I am not objecting I am only afraid the committee might purchase before the Council 0 p know the cost. What is the cost ? The Chairman There has been no com- mittee yet to consider the estimates. MARINE ROAD AGAIN. QUESTION OF REPAIRS. There had been a long discussion in com- mittee with respect to the condition of Marine Road, and it was proposed by Councillor Jewell, seconded by Councillor Linnell, that inasmuch as some of the abutting owners of property have offered to cart macadam free of cost, the Council be recommended to spend a sum not exceeding ten pounds, without pre- judice. An amendment proposed by Councillor J. Banks, that no money be spent on this road, had found no other supporter, whilst the motion had been upheld by Councillors T. J. Scott, J. B. Linnell, J. Pritchard, F. Jewell, J. Williams, and W. Inglefield. Mr Banks now said that before spending this £ 10 they ought to ascertain the owner- ship of the road. He acknowledged it was in a bad state, aud he was quite willing something should be done if this resolution without prejudice would stand. He asked the Clerk for information on this latter point. -The Clerk We have been informed by our legal adviser that wo can do this. Mr J. Williams This road has been repaired for many years by the Council. Mr Griffith Are we to keep going year after year repairing this road without knowing who it belongs to ? Mr Jewell said the road was worse now than it had ever been, owing to the laying of their water main. They ought at least to make it as good as before. The minute was then adopted. FOOTPATH BY VICARAGE. After a long discussion in committee in reference to the application to the Vicar to allow the Council to fix proper steps in a line with the wall, and the Vicar's reply thereto, it had been resolved that the Clerk obtain full particulars of the proceedings of a rate- payers meeting held, in accordance with a requisition of a number of Ratepayers, in the year 1899, in respect to a proposal to close the footpath. The Clerk had also been instructed to ask till) opinion of the Urban District Councils' Association as to the Council's right in regard to the request made by them to the Vicar. It was now reported that the Clerk had not yet been able to gather the particulars required. A MEETING IN A HURRY. On the minutes of the Water Committee o"ing read 1\!r Banks called attention to the lad that one resolution had been left out. tie wi.iied (o know the reason why. J lie Chairman, referring to an expenditure of D/- recently incurred in the hire of convoy- auce by cert t in members of the Council when visiting the waterworks, said he had paid the account out of his own pocket as some of the members seemed to object to it, and therefore the resolution alluded to by Mr Banks was withdrawn. Before calling the Chairmen of the various Committees to visit the water- works, he consulted the Clerk and Surveyor, both of whom considered the journey should be made immediately, as no further oppor- tunity might occur of securing the benefit they hoped. Some of the Chairmen called to the meeting were not at home, but the visit had to be made at once. Mr Banks said the Chairman had acted very magnanimously in paying the account, nevertheless, when a resolution was brought before them whether carried or not it ought to be recorded in the minutes. He did not want to press the matter, but he objected to these sort of things. Every Councillor ought C, to know exactly what was going on, or he could not do his duty to the ratepayers. If any Councillor divulged anything it was his own responsibility and the town s misfortune. It was not payment for the vehicle he objec- ted to, but the principle involved. Mr Griffith was of opinion that this action was an insult to the Water Committee. Why should some Councillors be picked out ? It was not the first time the Water Committee had been slighted. He asked if all the Chair- men were invited to attend. The Chairman Ail who were at home were asked. Mr Wright was away. Mr Banks Mr Wright has been my infor- mant in this matter. Mr Griffith Mr Pritchard was not asked. Mr Wright d-sired to explain. Several days had elapsed before he knew anything of this matter. He was told the Surveyor came to his house for him but he was away, and was therefore in total ignorance of this matter for some time. Then someone raised the question of whether these Chairmen had the right to engage a cab without the sanction of the Council. Mr Inglefield said although he agreed with the question of principal raised by Mr Banks, he considered the Chairman's action justified. It would have been as well, though, if the matter had been mentioned to the Water Committee. Mr Banks But there has been no report yet. The Chairman It was not a committee. We went for observation only. Mr Banks: That explanation makes a difference. The Chairman The information we got will be valuable to the town some day. We have left matters too late with regard to the water before, and I was determined that should not occur again. 0 LOAN OF £ 1,000. At a special meeting on tho IGth instant the seal of the Council was affixed to a mortgage deed for securing the repayment of £ 1000, with interest, to the Bolton Corpor- ation. THE MOUNTAIN IWAD. A letter from Mrs Rudge claiming t35 for injuries sustained in a fall on the mountain side was received, and the Clerk was in- structed to inform Mrs Rudge that the ac- cident took place outside the Council's boundary. A discussion ensued as to the state of Green Lane, and on the proposition of Rev F. Jewell, seconded by Mr Inglefield. the Serveyor was instructed to prepare a report ou the state of this road. THE COUNCIL ELECTION. On the proposition of Mr John Pritchard, it was decided to apply that the annual Council election be held on Saturday, March 28rd. MISCELLANEOUS. Thomas Evans, one of the Council's em- ployees, applied that his wages be raised from 18/- to 22/- per week. It was decided to offer him £ 1. Plans of a salting house for Mr Daniel Davies were approved, as were also plans of additions to Mariner's Lodge, Sandy Lane for Captain McDonald.

Christ Church Concert. On Thursday a concert in connection with the above place of worship was held in the Town Hall, the proceeds being devoted to the organ fund. There was a. fairly large atten- dance, and the first section of the programme was sustained by artistes from Col wyn Bay and Rhyl the accompaniments being plaved by Miss Livesey. During the interval the Vicar explained the object of the concert, and touched upon the splendid way in which his appeal for funds had been responded to. A vote of thanks to the artistes was heartily given, on the pro- position of Mr Inglefield seconded by Mr D. P. Morgan. The second part of the entertainment was a unique representation of "Ye old Clirist- masse," depicting an old English street scene (1660), in which a dialogue, solos, carols, part songs, and a trio were introduced. The scene was very realistic, pretty, and most effective, the whole being produced and arran- ged by Mr J. D. Asher, organist of St. John's, Rhyl, assisted by the other artistes from Rhyl who had taken part in the first part of the programme, all of whom appeared in character. e=..=-