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Liberalism at Abergele.
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Liberalism at Abergele. ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING AT THE TOWN HALL. SIR HERBERT ROBERTS AND MR. W. JONES, M.P. There were scenes of great enthusiasm at the Abergele Town ihall on Friday evening. The robust Liberalism of the town of the esteemed Member for West Denbighshire reached its high wa-ter mark. Were any proofs needed of the esteem in wlbichSciir Herbe-it Roberts is held in his native place, they were overwheLming on this occasion. TTie organisation and the perfec- tion in the arrangements of the meeting reflected the greatest credit upon those who convened the gathering, which was held under the auspices of the newly-formed Liberal Association. The usual dullness of the hall had been trans- formed by a band of willing workers, for on all hands were vivid evidences or ingenious work. The platform had been beautfully adorned with choice plants, and the background of the stage had been decorated with drapery in tasteful fes- toons. Conspicuous at the back were the words Free Trade and Cheap Food." High above the platform hung the Welsh motto, Trech Gwlad nac Arglwydd," and on the front of the chairman's table was the signaficanf phrase, Liberals demand the removal of the Lords' veto." To the right of the stage was an excel- lent framed photo of the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer, and on the side walls of the building were the devices, Welcome to Sir Herbert Ro- berts and Mr. Wdliiam Jones, M.P. Disoe- tablishment and National Council for Wales," and Thank the Liberal Gofvernnient for Old Age Pensions." IIn the midst of all these ex- pressions of Liberal opinion was the flag of Wales, with its Red Dragon-,th-e whole form- ing a very bright and pleasing picture. THE PLATFORM. The hall was crowded when the following party emerged from the ante-room to ascend the platform, and hearty cheers were given:—Sir Herbert and Lady Roberts, Mr. William Jones, M.P., the Rev. Francis Jones, the Rev. J. H. Da vies, the Rev. Robert Williams, the Rev. J. Pr it chard, the Rev. Morgan Davies, County ■Councillor J. T. Miillward, Mr. John Edwards, Tanyfron, Mr. C. Pierson, Mr. J. H. Lewis, Mr. John Davies, Mr. Edward Davies, Mr. Edwara Ellis, and Mr. Pierce Davies. Mr. W. J. Evans (Chairman of the Associa- tion) occupied the chair, and spoke in English. ;He was heartily greeted upon rising, and his speech had the true Libertal ring about it. In- cidentally, he remarked, that it was often said that they in that district had gone to sleep. If that were true, they were going to have an awakening, which was proved by the large and enthusiastic crowd in front of him. They, Liberals, would rise like a giant refreshed to do battle with .the enemy, and the fight would be a stubborn one. Party Government had received" a check, and the Lords, in their arrogance, had frustrated the will of the people. (Hear, hear.) The result of the incrustation of centuries was that the coum/try was only governed by one party. Dr. Clifford had very tritely said that there were three houses, the Lansdowne House, the Church House, and the Public House. (Laughter.) Liberals must break up this un- holy triple alliance. He believed he was not mistaken when be said that the Welsh people would be more vigorous in their battle with, the Lords than other parts of the country. (Loud applause.) The time was now ripe for another Glen dower, who would not put on a coat of merit, and resort to the sword, but would make the fight through the medium of the Budget, re- lieving the necessities of the poor by taxing the rich and providing the money for old age pen- sions, instead of taxing t'he food of the people. Wales was looking forward to the next session with particular interest, for they then hoped to see a Disestablishment Bill introduced. (Ap-, plauoo. Such a Bill, every Welsh Member was pledged to. support—(applause),—and he hoped the flag would never be lowered until that measure was attained. He also trusted that in the future they as democratic citizens, would be governed by an intelligent progressive body, in- stead of being, as at present, the victims of aristocratic intolerance. (Hear, hear.) OLD AGE PENSIONS. Mr. John Edwards, who was warmly received, moved:—"That this meeting of Abergele and District Liberals desir to express its apprecia- tion of the great services rendered by the present Government, in placing upon the Statute Book so many .and aLuable embodying progressive princioles and calculated to improve the condi- tion of life for large sections of the community, and while deploring the failure to pass other important measures, notably the Licensing and Education Bills, assured the Government of the hearty support of the country in the future efforts to add to its already long list of bene- ficial measures. That this meeting further assures the Government of the support of Wales in particular in carrying o,ut its pledge to pass a Welsh Disestablishment Bill through the 'House of Commons in the coming session." Mr. Edwards considered that the Government had done uncommonly well during the three years they had been in office. (Applause.) Not only had they added several useful and im- portant measures to the Statute Book, but in granting old age pensions they had made the grandest New Year's gift that had ever been given—(applause),—a gift which had brought ■brightness and happiness to many homes. It that had been the only thing the Government ,had achieved, it would have been a crowning 'triumph. (Applause.) They had not had Dis- establishment, but it was coming next session. (Hear, hear.) He was proud of the firm stand the Government had taken for Free Trade. (Ap- plause.) If Free Trade were abandoned, it wcrld mean that their huge trade would decline as rapidly as it was built up. As for Protec- tion, he quoted the case of Germ-any, where the cost of living was higher, and the wages lower. (Hear ,hear.) It was strange that if protected countries like Germany were doing so well, that one never heard of an Englishman or Welshman going out there to seek a living, although thou- ands of Germans flocked to this country to look for employment. (Applause.) In enlightening the people as to the benefits to be had under Free Trade, he thought that their representatives and leaders should speak in a more elementary strain on too subject, to make it easily under- stood, instead of speaking of millions and so on. (Applause.) When Mr. W. P. Morris was called upon to second the resolution, he received a tremendous ovation. Speaking in his native Welsh tongue, with true Celtic file, he raised the audience to a high pitch of feeling, which was maintained throughout. A ROUSING RECEPTION. Sir Herbert Roberts rose to support it. The whole audience rose to their feet, and gave their Member such a reception that must have been most gratifying to him, accustomed as he is to the. good-will of Abergele people. Sir Herbert essayed to start upon his speech, but as the cheering subsided, the audience sang For he's a jolly good fellow," ending with three vigorous Hip Hip Hurrahs." Sir Herbert gracefully acknowledged the ova- tion, and thanked them for the profuse and lovely decorations which had been made for the occasion. Referring to his asisociation with Abergele, he declared with pride that apart from politics, his personal relations with all classes of people in that locality had always been of the most cordial character. That meet- ing had been held with a view of preparing for an election, should it occur. He was not gifted with the powers of prophecy, and could not state when the election was going to be, but he be- lieved that by the introduction by the other side of issues and methods unknown before, the next election would be one of the hardest fights they had ever had. He did not, however, dread the result. (Loud applause.) But let them see to ,it, and prepare themselves without delay for the battle, so that they might be ready at any time within twenity-four hours' notice. (Hear, hear.) He would like to emphatically impress upon them that the result of the next election would depend a great deal upon the attitude of the new electors in that constituency, especially the younger men who had acquired the vote since the last contested election. (Hear, hear.) He had heard it said, and had seen it written, that the Liberal youth of Wales had not the grip of political questions that thear ancestors had—(A Voice: Ncs, they have.),—and that possibly, at the next election, many young voters would abandon the cause for which their fathers had fouighit and sacrificed so much. (A Voice: Never.") He did not believe it. (Applause.) Liberalism had played an important part in the history of Wales, and little would have been accomplished in the past without it, and there was something still greater for them to accom- plish in the future. (Applause.) He had great faith in the Liberal youth of his country. (Hear, hear.) POWERFUL ADVERSE INFLUENCES. Had the country realised the supreme import- ance of the issue at the next election? Those had been nc swing of the pendulum for half a century in the Liberalism of Wales, and the series of overwhelming triumphs it had secured had been worn in toe teeth of powerful influ- ences—the influence due to the possession of land, the influence of the Establishment, the in- fluence which rested in the hand of wealth., and all the influence which belonged to' social as- cendency. (Applause.) All these things had been against the Welsh people in the past, and the fact that they had done as they had done was one of the most remarkable and notable things in the political history of the world. (Cheers.) Some of the results of this splendid achievement of Liberals in Wales might be men- tioned. One of them was the supremacy of their Liberal faith in the County Councils of Wales to-day. It was quite as important for Liberalism that that supremacy should be maintained in the Parliaments of the counties as it was that it should be maintained in the Parliament at West- minster. (Cheers.) The position of Wales in the Government of the day was another gratify- ing result of that loyalty to the Liberal ideal. Politically speaking, this period would be con- sidered the golden age of Wales. This high point of influence in politics had not been reached by the chance accident of a single Gen- eral Election. It had been attained by anxious, earnest, seaf-sacrificing woiik on the part of those who. had gone before, and if the Liberals of Wales were to make the position they held to-day, the platform from which they could work for still higher benefits for their country, then they must be animated by the same spirit, they must be led to make the same sacrifices as their fathers had made, for the cause in days gone by. (Cheers.) WALES AND EMPIRE. For three years of solid, substantial and in- spired work for the people, the present Govern- lient had never been surpassed. In Imperial matters—and though Wales demanded fuller powers of self-government, it was untrue to, say that she wished to take a narrow view of Im- perial a.ffairsthe Government had done fine things for the future of the Empire, and in ad- ministration and finance, as well as in the. legis- lation, their record was a splendid one. A GIFT TO THE POOR. Splendid service had been rendered, especially in putting the national finances on a sound foot- ing, by reducing the National Debt by nearly fifty millions in three years. A penny had also been taken off tea, whilst half of the duty on sugar had been dispensed with, and, most" im- pocant of all, there had been the national gift to the poor of the land, of six millions of money annually, that coming +hrough the hands of the most brilliant Welshman that had ever lived. (Applause.) He confessed that the re- jection of the Licensing Bill by the House of Lords, was the greatest political blow he had sustained in the course of his political career. There was no need to argue on the question of the House of Lords, as Wales had made up its mind on that point generations ago. (Applause.) As for Tariff Reform, it was somewhat strange that at that moment, when the Liberal forces v. ere being called to action upon the question of the House of Lords, that the cry of Protec- tion^ was being strongly raised, but he would remind them that every vote given to Protection was a vote given, for the supremacy of Conser- vative policy and principle in WTales. It was said that there were a certain number of Lib- erals who were prepared to go a little way with Protection., but he did not believe it, because any Liberal so doing, would be departing from the true principles of Liberalism, and must realise that would be placing Liberalism at the mercy of its opponents, and among other things, make the House of Lords master of the nation, and apart from this aspect of Tariff Reform, he was quite prepared to stand upon Free Trade upon its own merits. (Loud applause.) Per- sonally, he would not lose much by Protection, indeed, to some extent, he might gain by it; but it was not a question to. be settled upon peisonal grounds. (Applause.) It was nvll i, question how much it would affect particular classes of those engaged in trade, but it was a question of what was best for the population as a whole, particularly for the working classes. (Hear, hear.) He based his faith in Free Trade on the fact that there had been a remarkable growth of trade in the country, under Free Trade, and on his belief that the country was against Protection. He did not consider that the true text of national prosperity laid in the accumulation of vast wealth, but rather in the making of such provision in their national life as would bring about a greater security of opportunity to every man, woman, and child in the country to improve the conditions. under which they lived, and that greater security of opportunity alone would bring about, in his judgment, a more equitable distribution of wealth. In Protected countries, save, per- haps, America, where resources were some- what exceptional, .wages were lower, hours longer, and cost of living dearer, and he was ready to fight to. the last for Free Trade. (Applause.) He admitted that there was considerable unemployment, but that was due to a general depression through- out the world, and might be ascribed to the squandering of 300 millions on the South African War by the late Government. Another reason why he wanted to keep the Free Trade flag flying was to prevent 'orruption with their politics, as in America. (Hear, hear.) Many people said that they ought to link their Col. onies to the Mother Country from the point of view of- self-.interest; but he did not think that was possible—that was the conclusion he had arrived at after travelling in the Colonies. He thought that Free Trade, with their ports open to the world, was one of the greatest factors in making for the strength of the Empire, and the peace of the world Looking to the future, his vision was not of the British Empire standing behind Tariff walls, but rather with open gates to receive the commerce and friendship of tne world. (Loud applause.) The lasting supre- macy of their race would depend, not upon the protectiofn of their trade, as against the world, but rather upon the life of the men and women who made it. (Applause.) If they again re- turned him to Parliament—(applause),—he would continue to do his utmost for the cause with which they were pledged and to merit their confidence. (Applause.) The resolution was then unanimously carried amid enthusiasm. MR. W. JONES, M.P., ON THE HOUSE OF LORDS. In a thoughtful English speech, the Rev. J. H Davies moved the following resolution, seconded by the Rev. Morgan Davies in a racy and witty Welsh address :—" That this meeting of Abergele and District Liberals desires to em- phatically protest against the action of the House of Lords in arrogating to itself the right of over-riding in the interests of one political party, and of particular the privileged classes, the unmistakeable wishes of the electors as con- stitutionally expressed by them at the polls, and by their representatives by such overwhelming majorities in the House of Commons, it recog- nised in this partisan attitude of the Upper House a grave national danger, which it be- hoves all loyal supporters of the British Consti- tution to assist in removing without delay; it calls upon the Government to take such effec- tive measures as will ensure that the will of the people shall henceforth prevail, and assures the Premier of its loyal support in any action hav- ing this object in view, which he may determine -upon." Too -resolution was carried unanimously. Mr. William Jones, M.P., on rising to speak, was accorded a most hearty welcome. Address- ing the audience in Welsh, he said he was very glad to be there to pay his respects to his friend Sir Herbert Roberts. (Applause.) He was one who had won his title. (Applause.) He had wonked on behalf and exerted his influ- ence for the benefit of his nation. Referring to the burning question of the House of Lords, the Hon. M'ember said that their self-constituted authority reminded him of the story as to how they assumed that authority. A meeting of these illustrious persons was hAd, and amongst them three important resolutions were passed. The first was: The world is the Lord's, and its goodness." That was carried unanimously. (Laughter.) The second resolution was And the Lord gave the world unto His Saints." (Laughter.) Needle-ss. to, say, this was also carried unanimously. The third resolution was the most important to the lords, for it was "We are His Saints." (Loud laughter, and applause.) The present Government had done noble work for the country, and the whole energies of that Government had been to impress upon the minds of the people that the laws they passed should be for the benefit of the whole country. (Cheers.) Wihero it failed was well known t) all of them. That was not the fault of the Government. It was that of the House. or Peers. (Shame.) Many were there who would corroborate the opinions of Mr. Arthur Henderson and Mir. Shackleton, who bad said that they never had such an hioitiest Government before. The Hon. Member referred to the Children's. Bill and the Old Age Pensions Act as the bridge that con- nected benefits, with youth and old age of the land. The first was equivalent to the rocking of the cradle of coming generations, and re- stricting vices that were common to our young folks to-day. Not the last of these was mat children should, where, it was necessary, have food given them to help in their educational studies. (Applause.) The Old Age Pensions Act did away with the old oraer of things. They had a system of old-age pensions in Germany. 1.20,000 people of that land received pensions, but those that gave asked for three-fourths of it back by the conditions of the system. Then-e were- over 500,000 old people of our country—old men, old women, arid old maids—(laughter)—re- ceiving the blessings of the Act. (Applause.) They in his audience could take it from him that there would be more thrift arising out of this Act. And he hoped that by the end of the year 1910 the disqualification of parish, relief would have been removed and the. age limit reduced from 70 to. 65 years. (AT)plause,.) The hon. member explained tha t the Government had under consideration a scheme whereby the heads of families who were enfeebled by accident, ill health, or other good reason from being the wage-earner should receive some conlsideration from th3 Government that would be a kind of State insurance, and would bring comfort and relief to many a home where otherwise there was nothing left to. them to. be dependent upon but charity or the workhouse. (Applause.) The Liberal Government, he contended, was not working for one section of the people, but for the uplifting of the whole. One of the best measures that ever passed the House of Com- mons was the Licensing Bill. (Applause.) They knew their own Member's part in that Bill. (Loud applause.) He (M.r. Jones) was glad to say that the young men of Carnarvonshire were more enthusiastic than ever in Liberal politics. Let the Abergele young people stir themselves to action. Let them read something besides halfpenny comic papers, and the result would be that every Tory would run away from them in fear. With regard to Land Values, there was not much danger of the landlord raising the rents of his tenants; because, if he did, he would be taxed accordingly. L,and measures of great importance had been sent up to the House of Lords twice and rejected. This would not occur again. The demolition of the House of Lords was in the hands of a Welshman—Lloyd George. (Loud and prolonged cheering.) CONFIDENCE. The third' resolution was proposed by Mr. Pierson, and seconded by Mr. Robert Davies, Rhydyfoel. It was as follows" That this meeting of Abergele and district Liberals desires to place on record its hgh appreciation of the manner in which Sir Herbert Roberts has per- formed his public duties as the Parliamentary representative of West Denbighshire, and especi- ally of his untiring efforts on behalf of the tem- porance cause as evinced during the passage of the Licensing Bill through the House'of Com- mons that this meeting further renews its unshaken confidence in him for the future, and assures him of its heartiest support should his return to Parliament at the next election be challenged." 'After Mr. Charles Pierson and Mr. Davies. Rhydyfoel, had spoken a few words, Sir Herbert Roberts moved a vote of thanks to Mr. William Jones for his presence at the meeting. This was carried with acclamation A sick bard who Deceived a goose as a Christ- mas gift sent the following acknowledgment on Christmas Eve — Cynaliaeth ddigon main A gaf dan law'r med,dygor,-i- Bwyd Bengetr a Grape Nuts, Te Biff a Phanopepton, A llawer bocs o. bils, Ddwg wyneb slur a chilwg, A chwerw stwff diras I'w arllwys drwy y gwddwg. Ond daolch! weithiau daeth 0 amgylch y Nad-olig, A"r c'lenig glana 'rioed Ddug yn ei law garedig; I ddyn sydd wedi bod Yn ymyl tranoedigaeth, Bydd oglau'r wydd yn ras A'i bwyta'n iachawdwriaeth.
A Conway Pensioner's Sad Death.
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A Conway Pensioner's Sad Death. ACCIDENT WITH A BILL-HOOK. On Friday morning, Mr. D. Griffith Davies, Deputy Coroner for North Carnarvonshire, con- ducted an, inquest on the body of Ellis Jones, 75 years, of Penyfelin, on the Hendre-noad, Coin- way, who passed away on Wednesday last, as the result of an accident which befel him nine days previously. The Coroner detailed shortly the facts of the case, and added that although a certificate Off death had been given by Dr. M. J. Morgan, he intended trying to do without his evidence that day. He expressed his sympathy with the widow in her very sad bereavement. Mir. J. W. Hughes, solicitor, said he appeared on behalf of Mr. Hugh Jones, Black: lion. Inn, Conway, in whose employ the deceased was at the time of the accident. He also wished to tender an expression of sympathy on behalf of Mir. IHiugh Jones and himself. Mrs. Lydia Jones, the widow, said that on Monday morning, the 11th inlSt., her husband said he was going cut to work for Mlr. Hugh Jones,, at Cae Helen Farm. He went, and short- ly after noon he returned to the house and shouted to witness in Welsh, Get a bandage as quickly as you can. I have cut my leg with a bill-hook: She immediately got the bandage and put it on, at the same time giving him some brandy and water. She took his boot off and tOiurnd lilt full 1 of blood. His stockings, dmw- ers, and trousers were also, saturated with blood, just as if they had been. put in water. Hhe deceased walked from the scene of the acci- dent, which was about a mile away, across the Btrynglorian fields to Penyfelin, and stated on his ariival that he had seen no one. He also said that whilst coming through Brynglorian fields he felt terribly weak, and was afraid he would not be able to reach the hoiu.se. ■ Witness called the lodger Piatt, who was unweill in bed, and he inxmediately ran to town for a doctor, and Do-. Morris Jones., who is an. assistant with Ur. M. J. Morgan, arrived about three o'clock in the afternoon. He examined the wound on the left knee,, and said that deceased had bled very much. She was. asked not to touch the wound 'until the doctor came back afxnlt 7 p.m. Dr. Jones then bathed it in hot water, and put three .stitches into it. She believed that Dr. Morgan came. the, same night, but she was sure that he was in constant attendance on the de- ceased afterwards. The deceased died on the 20th, and during the whole of that time there was someone constantly with him. The Coroner: Had the deceased applied for an old age pension ?-Ye:s,. And was he successful?—Yes 5 he got 2s. weekly. The Coroner: That appears very little; but I suppose he was able to do some work. Replying to Ær. J. W. Hughes, the widow said that the doctor told her that the cut might turn to blood poisoning. William Platt, a lodger in the house, deposed to his being got up from bed by the last witness to fetch a doctor. He went post haste to town,, and called with Dr. M'organ. He saw the serv- ant, and then Mrs. Morgan, who promised to send the doctor as soon as he arrived. He toild them that the deceased had met with a serious accident. Replying to a. jurj-iman, the witness said that he first saw the dispenser of Drs. Prichard and Williams, and he said there was. no one in. He afterwards went to. Do-. Morgan, and received the same reply there. Afterwards, he (the wit- ness) went back as soon as possible, in order to do what he could for the deceased, as there was only the old lady in the house. iMlrs. Elizabeth Ellen Jones,, daughter-in-law of the. deceased said that she was. in constant at- tendance on the deceased after the accident, and every attention and care was given him. The jury, after a short deliberation, returned a verdict of accidental death, and on the pro, position of the foreman (Mr. Hugh Jones), seconded by Mr. Owen Hughes, a vote of sym- pathy with the widow and family was passed. .Mr. J. W. (Hughes, on behalf of Mr. Hugh Jones, Black Lion, also associated himself with the vote.
Successful Competitive Meeting…
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Successful Competitive Meet- ing at Colwyn Bay. The annual tea party and competitive meet- ing of the members,of St. David's Welsh Church Sunday School was held on Wednesday in the Church Room. Over 200 sat down to tea, and there was a large attendance at the concert, for which a record number of entries, had been re- ceived. The ladies responsible for the catering were Mrs. Roberts, Springfield, and Miss Margaret Williams, Pwllycrochan Hotel. The concert was organised by the teachers, the Rev. Rees Morris, M.A., being in the chair, and the Rev. R. D. Hughes, B.A., was conductor. The adjudicators were :—Music The Rev. T. Red- fern, M.A., Vicar of Denbigh. Prose: the Rev. Rev. Meredith J. Hughes, Vicar of Prestatyn. Mir. Hughes, who was unable to be present, sent a letter of apology, together with his ad- judications on the essays. The Rev. E. James Eva;ns, M.A., Vicar of Llandrillo, attended in hi place. Mr. David Jones was Secretary, and Mr. John, Thomas Treasurer. Over ^'5 was awarded in prizes, besides a large number of books. Miss Gwen Roberts acted as accom- panist. The Vicar, the Rev. Canon Roberts, was among those on the platform, and presented the prizes. The chief event was an open solo competition, which was won by the Colw^ Bay Eisteddfod winner, Miss Edith Shieild, Old Colwyn. She sang The dream of home," and Mr. Edmund Jones was a very close second. The President, the Rev. Rees Morris, de- livered an address, in which he dwelt upon the success of the Sunday School during the last few years. The following were successful: — Recitation of the Ten Commandments: 1, Gladys Jones; 2, Ethel Jones; 3, Jane Wil- liams. Silnging of hymn 14: 1, Jane Williams; 2, T. E. Williams. Penmanship 1, Maggie Thomas 2, J. R. Jones. Reciting Benediction 1, Aramintha Jones: 2, T. J. Williams, Ad- judicator, Mr. Edwin Grimthn. Singing of Hyimn, 349: 1, Harry Desmond; 2, W. E. Wil- liams. Recitation of Hymn 3S9 (1 and 2): 1, Harry Desmond and Violet West; 3, Richie Desmond. Recitation of vors,s.-Boys: 1, Ro- bert Jones; 2, E. Lloyd Jones. Girls: i, Jeoinie Williams. Reading 'i, Harold Huehes 2, Jacky Davies; 3, Ivor Williams. Adjudica- tors Messrs,. Elias Owen and Edward Wil- liams, Open solo (girls) Divided between Miss Martha Jones and Miss Cissde Roberts. Reading: 1, Aramintha Jones; 2, Nellie Thomas. Examination on parables Miss Katie Evans. Quartette: Old Cblwyn party. Im- promptu speech Divided between Miss Martha Tones and M,r. Edward Hughes. Reading Mr. J. Ellis. Open solo (men) Jacky Davies. Essay: Divided between Mr. Edward Hughes, and Byrbwyll, Reading: Edward Hughes. Sexitette Mr. Edward Evans's party. Ear test: Miss Davies and Miss Polly Roberts. Transla- tion Mr. Edward Hughes. Double quartette: Mr. Edward Evans; and party. Essay for women: Mrs, John Williams. Duet: Mr. Thomas Morris and Mr. W. Davies. Bible re- citation (boys' class) 1, Tohn Robert Jones; 2, Lloyd Jones. Ditto (girls' class) 1, Jennie Williams 2, Elsie Row. Mr. John Thomas proposed a vote of thanks to all who had assisted in making the event such a great success, and Mr. Edward Williams seconded.
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IPenmaenmawr and Llanfairfechan…
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I Penmaenmawr and Llanfair- fechan Notes. (IBY THE GOSSIP.") I The inhabitants of Perlmaenml3.Wir and Conway are loud in their praises of the heroic at- tempt by the sisters Charleswoirth and Chauffeur Wa/ttsi to. create a 'sensational motor tragedy on the cliffs, abutting the sea at Penmaenfoach, which is situate between the above two places, and is easily accessible by road. Penmaenbach has been widely advertised in the newspapers during the ilast month, both in this country, in America, ,and on the Continent, and it is ex- pected that there will be a record influx of tour- ists, curious to visit the historic scene of the alleged mystery, which by now has been satis- factorily cleared up. Whilst mentioning this matter, who was the police constable who rose at ,an early hour on the following cold Sunday morning for the purpose of taking the chauiieuu to the scene of the accident, and on going to the Home, fo.nnd that both birds had already flown? It was hard lines on the officer being disturbed .at so early an. hour, and especially so after finding out that the whole thing was no- thing but a farce. < < It is pleasing to note the L. & N. W. Railway Company have abated the nuisance of shunt- ing operations at 1he station to a large degree, but there is another matter which, for the safety of the travelling public, requires attention.. In order to get to the up platform from the town side of the station, a footbridge. has been pro- vided by the' Company, but owing to its being exposed to wind and rain, passengers have got into the dangerous practice Off crossing the line near the signal box. There are a number of fast trains running through the station, and some of these are due at Penmaenmawr a few minutes before the arrival of a local stopping train. The passengers cross the line without thinking of the fast trains, which are not scheduled in the time table, with the result that some very narrow escapes .have occurred from time to time. The whole of this danger would be averted if the Company could see their way to erect a covered footbridge in order to. protect the passengers from the stormy weather. It would also be an advantage if the bridge was more adequately lighted. Lamps, are provided, but the light pro- duced from these is hardly better than an or- dinary match. In the winter time it is posi- tively dangerous to attempt to ascend and de- scend the sometimes slippery steps. A similar -state-, of affairs prevails in the neighbouring station of Llanfairfechan, and the Council would do well to petition the Company on the matter. They were successful in their application to .the Company to provide a new waiting-room on the up platform, and during the stormy and cold weather this is greatly ap- preciated by the travelling public. It is hoped that the authorities will also see to the better lighting of the down platform waiting-room, and also the provision of a fire during these cold days. The "oliff mystery solved, the iinhabitanfts have now settled down to their own affairs, and the chief topic of conversation is the proposed purchase of the gas undertaking for the town. For many months this matter has been dis- cussed by the local Council. Owing to differ- ences of opinion, they rightly appealed to the ratepayers and owners, who knew .absolutely no- thing about the negotiations which were taking place between the -Gas Company and the Coun- cil, owing to all discussions on the matter, with the exception of the fixing of the date of the public meeting, being carried on in camera. The ratepayers gathered in large numbers in reply to the invitation of the Chairman of the Coun- oil, who, in a very explicit speech, explained all "0 the negotiations which had taken place. The Councillors were very much in evidence at the meeting, and they were not backward in giving their views. The question is one of undoubted importance to Penimiaenmawr, where the rate- payers already own -the water supply. It was expected that a decision would have been ar- rived at at the meeting as to whether they would offer 61,1,000 for the works, but the re- ceipt from the Gas Company of a letter asking for any offer by the Council, threw cold water on the proceedings, with the result that it was again referred to the Council for consideration. The ratepayers are appac-enttly against the Council offering £ 11,000 as suggested, and the able speech of Colonel Dtarbishire created an impres-. sion on those present. However, the ownership of the Gas Works would be a great boon to the place, and the effective lighting of the promen- ade would soon be solved. The matter is now in. abeyance, and the decision of the Council will be submitted to a further meeting of the rate- payers. The loss of the golf links has caused con- siderable nxiety to. the authorities at Llanfair- fechan, owing to their being the greatest attrac- tion to. visitors in the summer months. The land was the property og the governors of the St. Andrew's Hospital, and was let for grazing to a local tradesman in the town, who sub-let the fields for the purpose of the links. Some months ago. the lease ran out, and the governors ex- pressed thleiir desire to cultivate the land for thew own purpose, with the result that the golf links, were no more. This created a mild sensa- tion in the town, and the Improvement Associa- tion, who are the providers of the links, at once approached the governors of the Hospital on the master, but dlespci,te their niumerous entreaties they had had to pack up and go.. As the links have been so popular, judging by the attend- ances, Llanfairfechan without golf links will not be the, same resort to' visitors, and bearing this in mind the Town Improvement Associa- tion have visited numerous sites in the vicinity, but all are unavailable for the purpose. They had to seek further afield, and last week a deputation discovered an ideal spot on the top of the mountain, from where the scenery is unsurpassed. Whether this site will be decided upon remains to be seen., but it behoves the members of the Association to consider very carefully the pros and cons.. In the first place, there is a good Kour's walk to the site up hill from the village, and it is questionable whether visitors will at- tempt that, especially if it is a broiling hot day. Considerable expense would also be incurred in laying out the greens' and clearing away the gorse, but the upkeep of the place in after years would cost but very little. < < Llanifairfechan is now becoming one of the most popiular seaside resorts on the coast, and especially so for its bathing facilities. It there- fore behoves the local Council to move with the times and carry out improvements on the sea front. The Victoria Gardens are well looked after and well patronised, but the majority ot visitors requlire other amusements than playing tonnis, croquet,, and bowls, in the sh.ane of minstrel entertainments, A troupe1 usually visits Llanfairfechan each summer, but the accom- mod.ation for them, especially in wet weather, is very scanty indeed. One of the greatest im- provements that could be made on the front would be the erection of a small pavilion for the holding of these entertainments. At the present time the troupe have to erect a small shanty of their own, and the audience are sitt- ing in the open air. It is impossible to hear anything that is going on unless you are sitting at the feet of the artistes. There are other minor improvements, which could be effected in this part of the town. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails. 2/9.
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