Prestatyn Weekly

Our Local Parliament BY A RATEPAYER. The most important questions which are likely to engage the attention of the Council in the near future concern the roads. The ratepayers on the north side of the railway following up the action which they com- menced at the time of the last election of Councillors, and as a means of bringing pressure to bear upon those Councillors who made promises, they have got up a petition, which has been signed, it is stated, by more than one hundred ratepayers and duly pre- sented to the Chairman. We may, therefore, expect some decisive action before long in regard to Marine and Station Roads. This will consist either in taking Isteps to compel the owners to bear the cost of re-making them or else as the petition states in maintaining them in an equal condition with the other Council roads. Evidently the petitioners are of opinion that these are roads maintainable by the inhabitants at large. WW Bodnant Avenue is still an unsolved pro- blem, but as it is reported steps are being taken to draw out an agreement to meet the views of the owner and the Council, rate- payers can only wait anxiously until some- thing is arranged. It is an old-standing dis- pute which should be settled on equitable terms. Its present neglected condition is evidence that an early termination of the controversy is needed. WW We may also anticipate that plans will before long be submitted of the intended new roads, to which attention has been directed at the last meeting of the Council. It must be admitted by all loyal citizens of Prestatyn that the Council are in duty bound to see that their own bye-laws are duly observed.

1':11' -->- Rehoboth Literary Society. Mr H. R. Hughes presided over the weekly meeting of this society on Monday, when Mr Wm. Davies read an able and compre- hensive paper on Sunday Schools." An interesting debate followed, in which part was taken by the Rev. Ezra Jones, Messrs. R. Davies, W. Williams, J. Eames, G. W. Jones, E. Dowell, G. Eames, and Goronwy Jones. It was decided that the paper should be sent for publication in the "Hadmcrydd." Next Monday's gathering will constitute a miscellaneous meeting, in which a number of local artistes will take part.

"Bethel" Literary Society. Outlines of Sunday's Sermons was the matter which occupied the attention of the members of "Bethel" Literary Society on Tuesday night, when Mr Peter Ellis presi- ded over a good attendance. Observations on Sunday morning's sermon were made by Mr Thos. Williams, C.C., while that of the evening was dealt with by Mr Yori Williams. Others who took part in the meeting included Mrs Mostyn Jones, Mr E. Davies, and Mr J. Proffit. Next week there will be a debate on Is there need for the House of Lords ?"

"Horeb" M.I.S. At the meeting of Horeb" Mutual Improvement Society on Tuesday the question was debated "Should Ministers take part in public and political matters ?" Mr R. Williams held the affirmative side, and Mr John Thomas supported the negative. After excellent papers by both speakers, the following also expressed their opinion Mrs J. Jones, Messrs J. E. Parry. W. H. Thomas, Robt Thomas, Peter Hughes, and Robt Jones. On a vote being called it was found that the negative side was one vote to the good. The meeting was presided over by Mr Thos Williams. There will be no meeting next week on account of the concert that is being held at the chapel on Thursday.

Just as Predicted. A week or two ago reference was made in ,hese columns to the "preference for loafing" vhich exists among many of the local youths, t fact which was proved by the failure to secure a sufficient number for the technical ;lasses, and mention was also made that the jolice would probably have a busy time. In mother column is the report of a charge of jurglary against two boys, and there is every reason to believe that more than these two ire concerned in this affair. It ]s to be loped that parents will now take warning md see that their sons—and daughters too- tre profitably employed in the evening. This promenading of the streets at night cannot 3ut end in some mischief being done, and it s to be desired that the police will deal with jhe matter in no uncertain way. Up to now jhere seems to have been too much leniency shewn, and if one or two examples are made .t will undoubtedly do much good.

The Lime-Burning Case which aroused so much interest at the last County Court, and which, it will be remem- bered was adjourned, is being heard at St. Asaph to-day (Friday), and his Honour Judge Moss has expressed his intention of doing his utmost to conclude the case.

Emigration. At present emigration seems to be a promi- nent topic among some of our young men,and before Christmas four of them are likely to be on their way to New Zealand, including Mr Counter (Manager of Messrs Dicks' branch), Mr Thomas (architect), Mr T. E. Hughes, and a brother of Mr Lloyd Jones (chemist). Two of these (Mr Counter and Mr Hughes) are old campaigners, having visited our colonies on previous occasions.

Evening Classes. Arrangements have been made in con- nection with the Building Construction class now being held at Dyserth to enable Pres- tatyn students to join this class. A con- veyance will leave Dysarth village shortly after 9 o'clock, which is available for the re- turn journey to Prestatyn free of cost. It is hoped that this facility will induce many of our young men engaged in the building trade to seize the opportunity of learning the higher branches of their business which would be of very great advantage to them. The fee for the course is 3/6 and the necessary drawing materials are provided free. The class meets on Thursday evening, 7 to 9 o'clock. Further particulars can be had from Mr. J. W. Worfolk, Post Office, Prestatyn.

Missionary Services. Anniversary services in connection with Foreign Missionary Work were held at the English Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday when eloquent and appropriate sermons t were preached morning and evening by the Rev. S. T. Bosward, B.A., to large congregations. On Monday evening an excellently attended public meeting was held, presided over by Mr J. C. Beatie (Rhyl), when stirring addresses were delivered by the Rev. S. T. Bosward, Rev. J. Kent, and the Rev. J. Martin, the latter of whom, it will be remembered, atone time resided at Prestatyn, and did good work in connection with the English Wesleyan cause. Many of his old friends went to hear him on this occasion, and his address, together with those of the other speakers, made a deep impression on those present, with the result that a substantial sum was realised in collec- tions on behalf of missionary work.

Medical Missionary Work. A Foreign Missionary Meeting was held at Bethel on Wednesday night, when an address was given on Medical work on the Mission field" by Rev W. O. Evans (Rhyl), illustrated with lantern views, manipulated by Rev Mostyn Jones. Selections were also given on the gramophone, and prizes were presented to the children who collected towards the missionary cause last year. The two Welsh Wesleyan chapels of the town last year contri- buted over JE11 towards this good work.

Amateur Dramatics. The above organization has now been got into working order, and the pieces decided upon are a farce Popping the Question," and a comedy by Sidney Grundy, entitled -1 Snowball." Rehearsals have been com- menced, and the date fixed for performance is Thursday, December 19th.

NORTH-SIDE RESIDENTS Petition for Better Roads. Residents on the north side of the railway consider they have a grievance regarding the state of some of the the roads in that quarter, and they desire that this district should be treated in the same manner as other parts of the town. With this end in view a numer- ously signed petition has been presented to the Council worded as follows "We, the undersigned ratepayers on the north side of the railway, beg to draw your attention to the necessity of placing Marine and Station Roads without delay in the same condition as other Council roads. Visitors also, during the season, were complaining of the deplorable state of the above roads." The question whether Marine and Station Roads have been adopted (and therefore re- pairable by the Council) has been under dis- cussion more than once, and all that has hitherto been done is a little temporary patching. It would be well for all concerned if the question as to who is responsible for their repair was thoroughly thrashed out and settled, as the condition of these two roads is most deplorable.

Private Xmas Cards. AT THE "PRESTATYN WEEKLY" OFFICE IS A VERY LARGE SELECTION OF CHOICE CARDS FROM THE BEST PUBLISHERS. Cards with Your Own Greeting Artistically Printed, from 9d. per dozen upwards. ORDER EARLY FOR BEST PATTERNS.

Harvest Thanksgiving. The above Thanksgiving Services were held at the Congregational Chapel on Wed- nesday night, when the Rev. John Lewis (Prestatyn), preached an appropriate sermon to a large congregation. On Thursday night the service was continued at the Wesleyan Chapel, when the minister (Rev. R. Hopwood, Llanasa), conducted the service.

Coming Event. NEWMARKET.-Nov. 27th.—Grand Concert at Wynne's School.

J LLOYD JONES, (./rom Clay and Abraham, Liverpool, Chymists to the Queen), DISPENSING AND FAMILY CHYMIST. THE PHARMACY, PRESTATYN. Prescriptions carefully compounded under the per- sonal supervision of the Princifil. Telephone No. 3yl. For Home-made BREAD THAT WILL PLEASE THE MOST CRITICAL PALATE, GO TO W.J.WiUiams THE STORES, 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. WALL PAPERS! Sweeping Clearance of 1907 Stock at a big Discount. The Reduced Price is plain marked in our Stock Pattern Book. We have also an assortment of JOB LOT BUNDLES. First come get the best pick. NOTE ADDRESS:— T.Parru Williams & Co THE PAINTERS AND DECORATORS. SHOWROOMS The Grove, VICTORIA AVENUE PRESTATYN. A. W. JONES, Baker, Grocer, and Provision Merchant, PROVINCIAL STORES (Corner of Nant Hall Road), Telephone 5x. PRESTATYN Choice Teas, 1/6, 1/8, and 2/- per lb. China Tea, 2/4 and 2/8 per lb. VAN DELIVERIES DAILY. TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. NIOBRIS DOWELL, DECORATOR, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER. GLAZIER, &e., HIGH STREET, PRESTATYN, Estimates Free and Satisfaction Guaranteed. Telephone 4x2. W. WILLIAMS & SON, Monumental & General Masons, High Street. Prestatyn. RESIDENCE 2. CAIRNS TERRACE. E. D. JONES, BUILDER & CONTRACTOR, and Bardic Chair Maker, OLIVE VILLA, Meliden Road, PRESTATYN. Miss Storrar, INGLESIDE, PRESTATYN gives Lessons in Plain and High-Class COOKERY, SWEET-MAKING, CHOCOLATE-COVERING, etc.

Trinity Literary Guild. An entomological subject was under notice at the weekly meeting of this society last Friday, the president being Miss Eastman. Mr F. Gilbert Smith lectured instructively yet humorously on My Friend the Insect." Other friends made interesting observations on the same subject, including Dr Townsend, Messrs Pitchford, Partington. Inglefield, etc. To-night (Friday) at 7-30 Dr Townsend will deliver a lecture on "The Poetry of Longfellow," with Councillor Wright in the chair.

Free Health Lectures. The second annual series of pleasant, interesting, and instructive Sunday afternoon lectures commenced on Sunday last at Dr. Smith's, Drakelow," Victoria Road. Next lecture, Sunday, November 17th, at 3 p.m., subject, The Gospel of Health continued. Diagrams, charts, specimens, etc., are used to explain the various subjects. All are invited.

Big Potatoes. Mr W. J. Williams is exhibiting some remarkably fine specimens of potatoes, grown in the Rev M. F. Wynne's garden. One potato weighs 2,1 lbs, and another 2 lbs, while there are several well over a pound.

BOY BURGLARS AT PRESTATYN. Errand Boy Robs his Employer. William Barlow (14), 2 Spring Bank, Prestatyn, and John Trafalgar Jones (14), Brickwork Cottage, Meliden, were brought up at Rhyl on Tuesday, charged with feloniously breaking into the lock-up shop of Mr D. M. Duncan, ironmonger, Prestatyn, and stealing therefrom several articles. The boys were not legally represented, and in reply to the Magistrates' Clerk both pleaded guilty, Jones adding that he was very sorry for what had occurred. The boys elected to be dealt with that day, and not sent to Quarter Sessions. The Magistrates asked if there was anyone with the boys in Court. Jones' brother stood up, but no one had accompanied Barlow. Mr Duncan said that Barlow was in his employ as an errand boy. He had been missing money for some time only a copper or two. He identified the cage produced as his property, also the key, pocket knives, and iron wedge. He locked up the shop on Saturday night, and on Sunday at noon he had occasion to visit his business premises, when he found a back window open. He then placed the matter in the hands of the police. P.O. Cheney stated that he was called to Mr Duncan's premises at about 1 o'clock on Sunday. He searched the place, and found that the window which was left open was only 19 inches by 10 inches so that whoever had got in must have been a very small person. On Monday, the boy Barlow eventually admitted breaking in, saying that he got in through the window and then opened the door for Jones. On searching them he found the key on Barlow and a new knife on Jones. Inquiries proved that Barlow had been giving pocket-knives to his friends, and Jones had given his father one last week. The bird cage (valued at 5/6) had been sold by Barlow a fortnight ago for 9d. Barlow There is another lad in it just as much as us, sir. The Chairman That does not justify you doing wrong. The Magistrates said they did not want to send the lads to prison, but they would have to have an undertaking from someone respon- sible that they would not do wrong for six months. The Chairman of the Magistrates (Mr Elwy Williams) severely reprimanded the boys, saying that the offence was a very grave one, and the penalty should really be a month's imprisonment with hard labour, as they were both old enough to go to gaol. But the Magistrates were disposed to give them another chance, and would let them off under the First Offenders' Act, on security of i'5 being given for their good behaviour for six months. If they were brought to Court again they would certainly be sent to prison. Joseph Jones stood security for his brother, and Barlow's father—who arrived as the pro- ceedings were finishing—signed for his boy. The fact that the boys pleaded guilty did away with the necessity for calling much evidence. If it had been otherwise it is likely there would have been some startling state- ments made. Mr Duncan says it is almost impossible to tell what has been carried out of his shop, but he is convinced that his premises have been visited more than once, and for that reason he had changed the locks on his doors and screwed up all the windows with the exception of the little one that Barlow got through.

LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. Annual Meeting-A Clean Slate. Mr Henry Wright presided over the annual meeting of the Prestatyn Liberal Association, held at the clubroom on Tuesday. The hon. secretary (Mr Morley Jones) read the financial statement which showed that the heavy adverse balance from last year had been com- pletely wiped out, and though extra expense had been incurred this year in cleaning and renovating the clubroom, a small balance remained in hand. A sum of 1!80 had been raised over and above the amount necessary to defray the working expenses of the year. Mr Goronwy Jones, in proposing that the best thanks of the meeting be given to the chairman, secretary, and committee for their efficient management of the club, commented on the fact that on the part of the Liberals of Prestatyn generally much greater interest was taken in the club's doings aL election times than when the tide of politics was low. Rev M. F. Wynne congratulated the Execu- tive and especially the secretary on the satisfac- tory balance sheet which had been read. The good financial position was due to a large extent to the efforts of their secretary. Mr Inglefield was of opinion that some scheme might be devised to make the club more popular, and suggested that something else besides billiards should be provided. There were able gentlemen present; why not arrange to give addresses and papers, and thus improve the political education of the people (hear, hear). The officers for next year are as follows :—- president, Mr H. D. McLaren, M.P., vice- presidents. Mr Herbert Lewis, M.P., Mr Pennant Williams, Mr John Cunnah, and Mr John Williams, J.P.(Rosslyn) chairman, Mr Henry Wright.; vice-chair, Mr W. Inglefield; treasurer, Mr Trevor Roberts committee, Messrs. E. Pitchford, T. H. Jones, J. T. Partington, Goronwy Jones, O. Proffit, and T. Griffiths. The secretarial duties were again undertaken by Mr Morley Jones.

Nov. 21st.-Social Tea and Concert in connection with St. Melyd's Church.

The Gilchrist Lectures. At the School on Tuesday evening a public meeting was held in order to place before the inhabitants the advantages to be derived from attending the course of Gilchrist lectures which are shortly to be delivered at Prestatyn. The Vicar, Rev D. Griffith, B.A., presided, and having heard several of the lectures he testified to their excellence and also their simplicity. The Rev W. Bell gave an account of Dr Gilchrist and the methods of the Trust. Mr H. R. Hughes (Bank House) spoke in Welsh, and mentioned the advantages likely to accrue to working people who attended the lectures. Considerable interest seems to have been aroused among those present, Mr J. H. Parry, Mr P. A. Williams, and Mr Shaw, on behalf of the local committee, promising that a large contingent from Melidcn may be expected at the lectures. The usual vote of thanks terminated the pro- ceedings.

Wales and Her Language. The members of the Meliden Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Society seem to have no doubt in their minds as to whether it is advantageous or otherwise for Wales to retain her language, for at Friday's meeting, when this matter was discussed, a majority of 30 voted in favour of the advantageous side. The question was warmly debated form both points of view, and several took part in the dis- cussion, which was led off by Mr Edward Hughes (advantageous), and Mr Lewis Hughes (disadvantageous).

The New School. There are to be great doings on the occa- sion of laying foundation stones of the new Council School on Saturday afternoon, some of the most prominent men in the county being expected to take part. The proceedings will commence with a luncheon at Mia Hall at the invitation of Alderman M. A. Ralli, and at 3 p.m., the ceremony of laying founda- tion stones will be performed by Councillors J. W. Summers, J.P., T. W. Hughes, and A. M. Ralli. The chair will be taken by Alderman J. Herbert Lewis," M.P., and in addition to the foregoing, speeches are expected from Alderman Perks, J.P., Coun- cillor Dr. Humphrey Williams, J.P., Rev. W. J. Townsend, D.D., and Mr F. Llewellyn Jones. The hon. sec. of the local committee is Mr Oswald Macdonald.