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[FHOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.] 11x 'Herbert Lewis, M.P., and Mrs Lewis sailed from Marseilles for Algiers on Thursday. Mrs St. John. Charlton was amongst those who distributed gifts to the tenantry and workmen of the Cholmondeley Estate. and Mrs Herbert Gladstone, andi Mr H. N. aadi 'Mrs Gladstone spent Christmas a't Hawar- ^en iwith other members of the family. The Tanat new light railway will be formally Penned on. January 5 at Porthywaen, near Os- westry, by the Dowager Lady Williams Wynn. The New Reform Club's postponed dinner to Mr Lloyd George wiii be held on the 7th of January at the Trocadero Restaurant, Mr L. V. Harcourt in the chair. Miss Williiams andi MiTss Antania Williams, of 6, Sloane Gardens, London, S.W., are gong this to Spain, and intend to be away till the spring. 1rs Elizabeth Jones, of Capelifan Fawr, near Llanelly, who died relently at the age of 98, Was the mother of the Rev John Gower, rector, of Trefriw, who is 70 years of age. Lord and Lady Penrhyn. last week entertained the 'Workmen on the estate and those conne,ctedl W'Ùh the houeshold' to an entertainment, held in the spacious hall at Penrihyn Castle, which was richly decorated, for the occasion.
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Prestatyn. HOREiB SOCIAL.—Last night a social tea I concert in connection with the Horeb I Wesleyan Chapel took place, and a silver A I °^ecti°ni taken in aid of the chapel ifunds. Mir J- ^u.n,nah presided at the concert. PRESBYTERIAN LITERARY SOCIETY.— wast night the Rev W. Lewys Davies, pastor, ^a.v,e lantern lecture entitled "The Education cts, jn connection with the English Presby- rian Church Literary Society. DEA.TH OF iMRS PICKERING.—The death; Si h Pickering, Victoria-avenue, took place on Wednesday morning. Deceased W^r^° years a@e> and widow of the late Mr' th m Pickering, Morannedd, and daughter of s-e ^ate Mr Edward Roberts, Plas Uchaf, sub- luently Qf the Royal Oak. CONSERVATIVE CLUB SOCIAL. Last 19 t th,e memb?ers of ithe? Const*tutiongl Club, b'-ld a social and long nig-ht in the To,w-,n, Hall. lig t supper was pr(jv'd,ed,, and the proceed,- ?119? 3 were of an exce!e,d(ingly seasonable and en- 3OYa:ble c ara?c,ter. OF -IRS N. SU'I"IERS!Kll,l, ri 11 -Alonday -\Irs Nan?cy $ummerskill, wioow of the late inir James S,umme;rsk:ill, formerly- o?f ,1"ecles, near ),Ianchester, d'e,d at the age? Of 73 at her residence, ?Nurember" House, Presta:,tyn;. e?eas,ed' was :resp;cted byo large circle of 'firle ds, whose sympathy is -exte?nded to, the? da dall hter in 'h-er lbereavem,ent. The remair-?.s of t L at,t eceased were, interred yeste?rdy a:fte,rnoon e 'hrist C*hurch Cemetery. 'IF-T.I-IEI, RE-OPENING SERVICE?S. The tethel ?Vels?h Wesleyan Chapel was re-opened, after havin., been thoroughly renovated andl earied, on Z, Sunday last for public worship. In rnorn.?ng the. R-ev, 'I.eirion Davies preached; all the afternoon, -Ir J. -P. Brookes and i.n tb!ei everli rl" the Rev E.dvardi Hum,p?hreys. At the ellin", viic, s-er .& a solo was nicely Tenderedi by lss ?I'lay Jones. A lar"e con,-regation -attended each service tl"'()REB ?ITERA-,?Y SOCIETY.-On Monday ,194t Mr Cuntiah presided ever the weeklv meet- of the oreb Literary and Debatit), Society. here as an excellent attendance of"iiiembers d friends. Mr Edward Jones, R,)sslyn-terrace, cant -te a paper on the Controversies of the res tlt ,IQ ay, and the Rev Meirion Davies gave an ti he Problem of Human Suffering." at,38 ere rendered by Misses Fanny Williams be ewis. Mr Davies, it is understood, has be?n 4Pproached with the object of his address 1119 Published. Clll'P,?IST ',CHURCH -CI-IRli.ST-AI-A:S S'ER- vl(:YsI specj, n. this ch?urch on, Christmas Day t4 services were held. At eiight o'clock in 6 rll(3rniri,the,re was,celebration of Holy Com- ralinioll 11 .0, at io o'clock a Welsh service and at clock an English :service with sermon by th,e Rev ,Carol, J. Davies. Appropriate hymns, vices.all an adthern were rendered at the ser- Pit *.eRev !0. 1. Davies occupied the pul- atte ri the 'evenin-. All the servioes were largel? at e,d. The"?church was beautifully decor- ( .1, aT it owers, ietc., by the LAIi,,ses Davies L.irl a,,e), Livesey, l,y.n!e, Jones (Ashdown), te'll 'trib and,G,. Coward, and?,imrs Gra,,tton. Con- Iltlan's Of flowers, ever,7reie.ns, .-etc., were for- b A'Y 'the Misses Jones and Davies (Fern liall, -irs Ellis Roberts (P,e?nycaie), Mrs Wil- I'D,, ?' (Victo-ria-avenue), :Mlrs Scott (ditto), -I.iss -NJ-Ises (Ashdown), "Irs ??lor'ga-n (Nant Cottage), sL Yie, -'vlrs Alabaster, -Miss Ratcliffe, Mrs Hu,-hes (Rose Villa), -?lys bETIis (P-enisa'rdre?), \Irs tar Ll.yd eit and 'Ir E..1-I. !Parry ('I'h,e ll,e) e services were also held on Sun- ay 'Sunday next the, Vicar will deliver a ye s address :to young people. 1--NiG CO,,N,'TES'T. walki,ng ,?04le rnaiiy persons were hoping had be- '5 thi of the, past has found devoteies a't 9 It'atyn A few d'a,y agol a ma?tch promoted, vlr elvies 1'enton, of sth-e Railway Hotel, Mr "ok Lp, "tcher and? -Mr J. G,ratton (sie,creiLary), lhlfi tlace. T'?et course, s,elected was throu,,h OW t th,e, Cross Foxes, down b 0a'd Nant Hall '7erl' to th!?- town and round', 'the Barkby lie t. 'e'r. Ice, ati-d thence to. the Ra,Il?way Ho?te.,I,. .iilg ere tw,elve. com?p,tito!rs, ti-i-e. -distance be- 8t' ate?d est a-t five-and-a-hal-f miles. The 'P'ect c'8 witnessed' by a large number of 'The first man hoime was :Mr T. E. 158 rity covered. the dfistance in; about ""Illtes, and receive,dl the first prize of i?ir Galll;ers, who was one hundred) Tts wasi second (ios), and 'mr 1),eter atds? be?hind, thiird (5si)- A prize, "Ppe a,8 ?set apart for tb(- last -Lii,an, who, 'Ysg,ll ned''to ef ?'vir Edf%vard Ro-be?ts, of Gwaen- t(50 ea?,s, of a-,L-), wh.o was a mile b-hindl W"lTler E. I'?N, AID OF PRESTATIYN,P< )OR. Vrj,cal e?d""esidayev.e.,iing a fteegramophone and lt4.r 'Callc?ert Dro-oted ?,by MT Smalil, of 'Ieli- tile-, Proceeds to'be, deyoted t-o the, re- -< lief of the poor of Prestatyn., was held in, the Town Hall, and: presided over by Master George Batters, son of Mr Batters, Cavendish House. The following was the programme :—Pianoforte solo, Miss Jessie Jones; four gramophone selec- tions, Masters Victor H. and Reggie J. Small; duet, Messrs Alun Davies and Jos. Davies; mandoline solo, "'Over the Sea" (Ellis), Miss Lalla Coward; song, "Sing me to Sleep," Miss Florence Jones; recitation (Welsh), Miss Mary Roberts; four gramophone selections, Masters Victor H. and Réggie J. Small; song, Mr Alun Davies; chorus, mem!bers of Christ Church Choir; song, Miss Jones (Niewlands); Piano- forte solo, Miss Evelyn Coward; Mandoline solo, "Romance" (Warhur/st), Miss, Lalla Coward; recitation, Miss Una Edwards; four gramophone selections, Masters Victor H. and Reggie J. Small; anthem, Meliiden Methodist Choir; violin andi .piano duet, "Alice," Misses Florence and Jessie Jones; song, "Lullaby" (Gould), Miss Evelyn Coward; Male Quartette from Gwaenysgor; ,chorus, Members of Cjurist Church Choir and four gramophone selections, Masters Victor H. and Reggie J. Small. Miss Jessie Jones and Miss Evelyn Coward acted as accompanists, and the concert was very success- ful. BETHEL TEA MEETING AND CONCERT. —The annual tea meeting and ,competitive con- cert in connection, with the Bethel Chapel, took place in the Town HaH on Christmas Day. About rbo adults and juveniles sat down to an. excellent tea, when the following ladies pre- sided at the tables :-Mrs G. Jones, Mrs Pritchard, Mrs Williams, Mrs Griffiths, Miss D. Roberts, Miss Jones (Newlanids,) Miss Morris (Newlands), and Miss Williams. At the concert which followed there was, a large gathering, pre- 'de -d over !by :Councillor Thomas Wil-liams s (Bradford House). Bariddoniaeth, "Am y Tri penill myth llinell goreu i'r diweddar, Mr Jos. Jones, Maesygrces. Mr George Jones, Bryn Aber, was the best competitor. Rhyddiaeth,"Am y traethawd goreu ar "Moses," cyfyngedgiirat dan 18 oed Mr E. J. Williams, Bristol House. Cerddoo:ria,eth-I'r parti o wyth .a gano yn oreu, "Bethcair" allan o'r "Winllan" winners, Gron- ant Party. Am y diadganiad goreu o "Bugail Israel," allan o lyfr y Gymanfa, 1903 1, A. Thomas, imeliden; 2,^Eunice Williams; 3, F. Williams, Rosslyn-terracie. Amrywiaeth—Am y llythyr carwriaethol goreu at .ferch ieuanc: Mr Wm. Simpson, Prestatyn. Am yr ysgrifeniad goreu o'r saith adnod flaenaf yn y I2Jed; benod o Lyfr y Pregiethwyr: i, Jenet Proffit; 2, H. Roberts; 3, Harriet Williams. Am y "drawing" goreu o "Ddafa-d ag Oen," ag.ored i blant dan 15 oed: i. Henry Parry; 2, John Parry (Gron- ant). Araeth ddifyfyr: I, Wm. Thomas (Meli- den) 2, Thomas Brooks (Prestatyn). Adrodd- iadau-Am yr adroddiad goneu o Emyn 903, o Emynau Wesleyaidd, eyfyngedig i blant dan 12 oed: i, Maggie Ellis; 2, Nellie Ellis; 3, H. Roberts, all of Prestatyn. Adroddiad. goreu o "MaeDuw yn bod," allan 0 "Winllan" EbrilH, 1902, agored i bob o.ed: i, Maggie Ellis; 2, J. Parry; 3, Robert T. Ellis. Solos were rendered by Miss Jones '(Newlands) and Miss Dorothy Roberts and a pianoforte solo was played by Miss Williams, of Plasyddol.
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Rhuddlan. CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES.-The customary services were held in the Parish Church on Christmas morning and evening, when there were large congregations. The Rev T. Vaughan preached, and hymns and carols were sung. The interior of the church was decorated with floral contributions by Mr Robt. Evans, junr., Penybont. BODRHYDDAN AUDIT DINNER.—The rent audit dinner in connection with the Bodrhyddan Estate took place on Tuesday evening last, in the Granary Buildings near the Hall. As the Pioneer" was not favoured by an invitation to the proceedings, we are unable to supply our readers with a report. METHODIST'S SOCIAL.—The members of the Calvinistic Methodists denomination held a social on Monday evening in the Chapel. The tea was provided by Mrs D. Jones (Llanesty), and Mrs Morris (Hendre), and partaken of by a large number and an, excellent collection was taken in aid of the Chapel Fund. After tea a number of solos, readings, and impromptu speeches were given, and Messrs J. H. Hughes and Elias Roberts rendered a dialogue from the works of Rhys Lewis. On the proposition of Mr Beech (Pen- gwern), seconded by Mr Jones (Abbey), the ladies who had contributed the tea and the artistes were cordially thanked for their services, the whole proceedings being most pleasant and successful. BAPTIST'S CHRISTMAS SERVICES.—At the Baptist Chapel, on Christmas Day, there were crowded congregations on the occasion of the special preaching services which are always looked forward to with considerable interest by the members of the denomination. The Rev John Henry Jones opened the service in the morning, after which the Rev Idwal Jones (Lysfaen), de- livered a powerful discourse. Mr Jones, the last- named gentleman, also preached in the afternoon, and the Rev Dr Davies (Fishguard), was the other preacher. Hearty services were held in the even- ing, when the reverend gentlemen also took part On Sunday morning and evening, the Rev W. Hughes of the Congo Institute, Colwyn Bay, oc- cupied the pulpit. Mr .Herbert Evans presided at the organ during the whole of the services and the spiendid and congregational singing was con- ducted by Mr Henry Edwards. Collections were taken on behalf of the Chapel Funds.
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Waengoleugoed. CHRISTMAS CONCERT. The annual Christmas Concert was held in the, Congre- gational Chapel on C-hristiilas night, when a large audience assembled. There was an. ex- cellent. programme. The Rev W. M. Jones, pastor of the church, conducted, and the follow- ing were a few of the on the programme —Three choruses by the St. Asaph White Ribbon Choir, conducted by Miss Cered:wen Phillips; duets by Miss- Phillips and! Miss Williams, Mrs Thomas and Miss Jones, and Master J-U. ward and Miss Whitford; solos by Miss Jones, Miss Bessie Jones, 'Miss Davies, Mr William) Jones (St. Asaph), and Mr Hugh Davies (Wa-en). Reoitation;s, in English and WTelsh were given by Miss Cordelia Jones (Henllan), and Mr Wm. Jones (St. Asaph). The accompanist was Miss Jennie Davies, Bryndyffryn, St .Asaph. A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded the chair- man and the artistes, who gave their services gratuitously in order that the proceeds should be devoted to the Church Fund.
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Talsarnau. CHRISTMAS DAY. Services were held throughout the dav at Llanfihangel-y-Traeth, Tal- sarnau, and Llandecwvn churches. The Holy Communion was administered at each church. Llanfihangel Church was neatly decorated with holly and evergreens by Miss Hughes,Rectory, and Miss Lloyd, Bronynys. Christ Church, Talsarnau, was tastefully decorated by Mr Mynott, of Glyn. Carols were sung throughout the day in all the churches by various parties. (Continued on Next Page,
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Exit 1903. New Year's Eve at Rhyl. NOTWITHSTANDING the somewhat lengthened Christmas holidays, the Rhyl tradesmen ob- served yesterday the customary hal'f-holiday, and once again the town- wore a. most deserted and forlorn appearance. After two o'clock in the afternoon -comparatively few persons were to be observed in the streets, and the only little incident to' excitei interest was the now anti- quatedl feature of a bellman "popping up" serenely here and there, clanging his he'll, and announcing in. his best voice an event to take place! in the evening. 'There was a solemn, funeral halo over the life o'f the town, and. probably this was to be in strict keeping with the dying year of 1903. It is z;1 not our intention to submit to our readers a re- trospect of events of the past year as concern- ing Rhyl. No doublt the residents are fully aware o'f all the principal incidents, and: as- there are none of alarming or serious import- ance calling for special review, we re.frain reiter- ating them. What we expect, the townspeople, will express a. fervent hope for is thaic the New Year upon which we have entered will be one fraught with, the greatest. iblessangs and benefits to all-rich and poor alike,—that Rhyl will aspire to be one o'f iihe most attractive seaside resorts of not only North Wales, but of the ^North of England, as it were-; and, that a spirit of pro- gressiveness will actuate- the deliberations and decisions of the Town Council for the; greater improvement of the town and' its' inhabitants. Impressive "Waitchnight" services were held) in several places of worship- laElL night, and. the ringing of bells signalised the. "Old Year out; the New Year in."
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Rhyl Welsh Western Annual Gathering Last Night. Cromwell's Betting Transactions. AT the Assembly Room, Town Hall, last n'ght, ibe annual tea meeting in connection with the Brighton-road Welsh Wesl-eyans was held, and was attended with a success which, indicates the heartiness and thoroughness of their cause in' the town. This event, which is one of several of a minor ,character associated with the work of the chapel, has always cheated much enthusiasm and support amongst 'the members of the con- gregation and last night's gathering evinced no lack of the spiriic and chapel-like unity. There was a very large number of ladies, and gentlemen present alc the tea, for which sixteen tables were specially arranged, nicely decorated, and heavily laden with choice comestibles .It was roughly estimated about 250 persons sat down. The following ladies presided at' the tables: Irs and Miss Evans, 2, Brighton-road, -Miss N. E. Williams, 14, West Parade, Miss Jones, Millbank, Miss Lilian. Davies, and Miss Carrie Kirkham, I, Churton-terrace, the Misses Curry, 17, West Parade, ÙIrs and Miss Williams, 5, Aquarium-street, the Misses Williams, 21, Rivter-s-treet, 'Miss Maggie -Williams- and Miss Harriet Agnes Roberts, High-street, Mrs Jones and Miss N. E. Jones, Elm. House, Miss- Jones, Bod Hiradug, Miss Roberts, 2, Clwy-d-street, Miss Cis'sie Lewis, Prestatyn, Miss Hughes, Elwy House, tMiss Roberts, Rosehill-terrace, Mrs Garner, John-street, Miss Morris Jones, Abbey-sftreet, Mrs P. and Miss' Davies, 3, Kin- mel-streiet, Miss E. Jones, Miss Jones, Free Tradie Hall,Mrs and Miss Williams, 10, Rosehill-ter- race, (Mis-g iDavies, Bronheulog, Misses Thomas, 38, West 'Parade, Mrs Captain Hughes, and Mrs Marsh, 26, West Parade, Miss Mabel Rogers, Abbey-street, Miss Annie Jones, Millbank, Miss Hettis Jones, Elm House, Miss Hannah Davies, 18, West Parade, Miss Williams, Abbey-street, Miss Mabel Williams, Miss -and! Edith Pritchard, and Miss Roberts, Seabank-road. The ladies who were in charge of the kitchen arrangements' were:—Mrs Ellis Evans, Mrs Pierce Lewis, Ins Foulkes (Albert Villa), Mrs Hughes (Elwy- street), Mrs Edwards (Cobden-terrace), Mrs- Rogers (Abbey-street), Mrs Williams (Golf House), Mrs R. S. Davies (Kinmel-street), Mrs Edwards (South Kinmel-street), Mrs Davies Thomas, 38, West Parade), and Mrs M'eyrick Jones (Elwy-street). Rev. Lloyd Jones and Oliver Cromwell. At half-past seven o'clock, a large and apprecia- tive audience assembled to hear a lecture by the Rev Lloyd Jones, of Manchester, entitled Oliver Cromwell and Puritan Ideas." The Rev J. Talalun Newton presided, in the unavoidable absence of Mr J. Harker, and was supported by the Rev Edward Humphreys {pastor), and the. Rev H. Meirion Davies (Prestatyn). The lecturer, in the course of a lengthy disserta- tion upon Oliver Cromwell, dealt particularly with the phase of philosophy and the incidents of the hero's life. He took occasion to mention that some few years ago Lord Rosebery, lin a speech did the reputation of Oliver Cromwell irreparable harm. When his lordship was reminded that keeping a racehorse^ was not essential for a Prime Minister, he "rounded" on Nonconformists, and said, How inconsistent you are. You disqualify me from being Prime Minister because I keep racehorses, and yet you laud Oliver Cromwell, and you almost deify him, though he kept racehorses and was a racing man." When Lord Rosebery said that it was evident he did not know everything. (Laughter.) He (speaker) had fortunately secured a book at Exeter which had special references to Cromwell's horseracing. It was quite right that Cromwell did keep race- horses once, and was addicted to betting but Lord Rosebery had omitted to !mention that all Cromwell's betting transactions were previous to his conversion, and that after his conversion he returned every halfpenny he made by bettir- (Applause.) The lecturer proceeded to po' that Cromwell was the greatest and ir minent character in English history. The customary votes of thanks terr proceedings.
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Rhyl. BOYS' BRIGADE.—The weekly meeting of this brigade, held in the BoyS" 'Brigade Hall on Sunday evening, was well-att-einded, and address- ed by Mr Goodbody, of 'Summerfield. CHURTOiN VIILLA, SCHOOL.—Miss Lizzie Davies and! Miss Minnie Maxwell, pupils of Mrs Lucas, A.C.P., have successfully passed! the ex- amination held in Liverpool on the 17th of De- cember, under the auspices of the London Col- lege of Musac. THE PALACE SYNDICATE AND THE POOR.—By the igienerosity of the members of ¡'¡he Queen's ipal-ace Syndicate, many of the poor residents were provided with quantities of soup served at the Queen's Hotel kitchen, on Boxing Day. -Mr R. J. Ashifieldl had charge of the ar- rangements and was assistedl iby Mrs Palmer, hotel, manageress, and ,Mi-ss Pugh, housekeeper. ELWiY HALL SCHOOLS.—At the recent dis- tribution of prizes at Elwy Hall School, Rhyl, one of the pupils (Ita May) was presented! with the bronze medial of the Royal Geographical So- ciety, she having been) placed! second in geo- graphy among all the boys and girls of England and Wales who sat for the senior Oxford local examination this year. Miss May, who is the daughter of Rear Adlmiral May, C.B., -,overno,-r of the Royal 'Naval College, Greenwich, was also placed first in 'English among all the can- didates at the same examination. THE RELIEF COMMITTEE AND SOUP DISTRIBUTION.—^The keen frost's of the past few days hia-g greatly interferred with ou-t-door employment, and the Relief Committee again t, opened the soup kitchen at the Town Hall ;buildmigs yesterday. A large number of the, poor, chiefly from, the Vale-road districts, re- ceived supplies of soup. Miss 'Williams, of the. Alexandra Hotel, who was associated with. the manufacture and distribution of the Chrisizmas, hot-pots, was in attendance, and superintended the arrangements. Three hundred persons were supplied, and ninety gallons of soup and three hundred two pound loaves, were disposed of. THE ARCTIC COLD.—Intense cold has been experienced in Rhyl and the. surrounding dis- tricts during the past three days, and several degrees of frost have 'been registered. Some weather prophets have asserted the keen frost will extend over a period of a fortnight. It is, however, seasonable, and farmers are pleased with the change, which enables them to pursue their ordinary routine. Skating has taken place on icebound ifields in th-e vicinity of Rhyl. SIrNGULA'R ACCIDENT TO A RHYIL MAIL CART D,RIIVIER.-Early on Wednesday morn- ing last, a singular accident happened to Mr Joseph Owen, of Abbey-street, the contractor for the delivery of the mail bags -between Rnyl, Prestatyn, and, Melidten. It appears that whilst proceeding along the highway near Talargoch, a wheel of the mailcart ran into. a rut, with the result thatMr Owen was thrown violently on to a heap of stones sustaining severe injuries to his head. He was stunned by the impact, and lay -on the road some time before assistance was forthcoming. As, quickly as possible, he was conveyed home in a cab, and attended by Dr Eyton Lloyd, imediical officer to. the Post Office officials. The patient is progressing satisfac- torily towards recovery. TEMPERANCE WORK.—There was a large attendance at the weekly meeting of the Gospel Total Abstinence Society, held on Sunday even- ing in the Boys' Brigade Hall, under the chair- manship of Mr J. Jones, who referred to the wretched folly 'of working men spending their hard earnings in drink to the, detriment ot them- selves and families.—Mr J. M. Davies delivered an address in which he asserted! statistics proved that more money was spent in intoxicat- ing drinks annually in the country than was paid for bread, butter, tea, -education, and con- tributed to all religious and philanthropric move- ments.—The next meeting will be arranged by the members' of the Women's Temperance League. SIUDDEN DEATH -ON CHRISTMAS MORN- ING.—Shortly before eight o'clock -on. Christ- mas morning a -painfully sudden deatih oic-curr-ed. It appears that a widow named Margaret Law- lesi, 79 years of age, who had been residing at 24, Edward Henry-street, on entering the- sitting room complained! of feeling unwell, and request- edsome. brandyandlslQlda water and a biscuit. These were immediately 'supplied, and upon commencing to consume them she was, suddenly -seized with illness, and expired in the course of a few moments in the presence of Mrs Eliza, i'er- cival, the landlady. Deceased had been for some time past suffering from heart disease, and Dr E. Hughes Jones, who- had! attended her, cer- tffied the cause of death. TONTINE CLUB,.—The general meeting of the members of the Rhyl and District Tontine Sick and Burial Club held at the Holborn Din- ingi Rooms, 37, Queen-street, was presided over by Mr W. A. Beddington (president). An ex- ceedingly satisfactory financial report was sub- mitted, showing that for the. period! ending; December 22nd, althouigfh each member had only contributed 2*13 in subscriptions, they eacn re- ceived as dividend ^1 os rid, and that £3 2s had been placed to the Reserve Fund. It was de- cideld that t-hefirst annual general meeting of the Club sShould take place on the 5th January, when the officers for the ensuing year will be elected, and new members enrolled. All information respecting the Club can be obtained from: the following, members, of the committee:—Messrs W. A. Beddington, A. Crampton, G. Revely, H. W. Insul, C. Hubbard, J. Howe, R. Hollins- worth, or the -secretary, Mr T. Betts. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN SOCIAL.—On Wednesday evening the last "social" of the members of the Prince's-street- Church took S4 place, :)re Ideld over by i--Nlrs Allen., 'Iiss, West- rope, and Miss Gilmour, assisted by the1 Misses Williams, Rh-yd House. There was a large at- tendance, and refreshments were served1. The following was the programme of vocal and in- strumental music —Pinaoforte duet, the Misses V.errier Jones; songs, 'Miss 'Williams (Roslyn), "Sing me to Sleep," "Dear Homeland," and others; recitation, Miss Parker Davies, "The China Ornament" song, Mr Robert Drummond, accompanied on the piano- by Miss Jeannette Drummond; song, Mrs Freeman, "The Dawn of Redemption" C, (accompanist, Miss Mabel Hughes); and for unpunctuatied reading, Mr William Parry received the prize. There were five entries for the competition, which was ad- judicated upon by Mr McEwen.—On the motion of the Rev J. Verrier Jones, who presided, seconded by Mr Vaughan, Bodfor-street, the ladies who had arranged the proceedings were cordially thanked. ST .JOHN'S CHRISTMAS :SERVICES.St. John's Church was prettily decorated with floral contributions, forwarded! by Mrs White- ley, Mrs Clark, Mrs Williams, Mrs Welbb, and the Misse-s Miller, Turner, etc. The decorators I's '\Iiss,eg ?wer,ei as follows: -The -Nli sles? Webb (3), 1 Wadlow (2), Misses' Bratton (2), Mrs Grosvenor, and Mr Grosvenor, who also. contributed quan- tities of flowers, etc., for the adornment of por- tions of the edifice. On Christmas morning there was a celebration of the, Holy Communion at 8 a.m., by the Rev W. J. Davies, who also took 'the service at II a.m. At seven, o'clock in this evening there-, was -evensong and carols. The Rev W. J. Davies officiated, and an anthem, as well as the four selected carols were nicely rendered by the choir boys, under the direction of Mr J. 'D. Asher, onganist. All the services were well-attended! by the parishioners. RAILWAY ACCIDENT TRAFFIC STAND- STILL.—The news of the serious railway acci- dent which occurred just outside the Chester General Railway Station yesterday morning, quickly became known at Rhyl. For several hours nou a single train—passenger or luggage -aririve:d from Chester, the explanation being Z, that the permanent way at the junction of the Birkenhead and Holyhead lines was torn up. Traffic on the Holyhead line from the direction of Chester was practically at a standstill, but towards noon the delayed passenger trains con- veying the London, (Manchester, Liverpool, and other travellers ,commenced to arrive, and pro- ceed on their journeys to. Holyhead. IMPRESSIVE CATHOLIC SERVICES. — At the St. Mary's Catholic Church, there were a series of -services, commencing with mid- night massl As this was the first service of the kind which has been, held for many years there was a goodly number of worshippers, including many non-Catholics. The music of the Mass was from the works of Father Turner, O.S.B. The offertory piece, "Adeste F Mel is," was by Vince-nt Novello. After the "Gloria in Ex- qelsis," Father Swift, S.J., read from the 'fpistle to Titus, II. chapter, 11-1,5 verses, and the, Gospel according to St. Luke, II. chapter, 1-14 verses. In place, of a sermon, the Rev Father delivered a brief address of kindly and season- able greeting. The Mass was, then proceeded with and concluded about 12-50 a.m. The hymns, "See! amid the winter's snow," and ,'The Antgelsi sing around the stalls," were sung at the commencement and conclusion, of this service. There were several other Masses later, from 7.30 to 9.30 a.m., at which there were many present. The solemn High Mass at 10.30 a.m. closed the Christmas Day services. The celebrant was Father Swift, S.J. (the rector); Father Sla'ter, S.J. Deacon; and the Rev. Mr Slater, of St. Beuno's College, sub- deacon. The musical portion of the Mass was by the before-mentioned composers, and on both oc.casions. was well-rendered by the choir Father Slater preached a most instructive ër- mon from the Epistle' of the day, Hebrew I. chap., I to 15 verses. Benediction of the BlesseTdi Sacrament followed the Mass. The Latin hymns, "0, Salutaris Hostia" and "Tar,. turn Ergo Sacramentum," were sung, concluding with, the antiphon, "Adoremus in aeternum and the i.i,6th, Psaimn, "Landate Do nam Omnes Gentes." The service was most solemn and impressive. -Miss Mabel Hughes ofr, 'ja.t at the organ, and' she both played, and her allottedselectian,5 in a most finished manner. The baton was wielded by Mr Wm. IT.bbu's CONVALESCENT INSTITUTION. —ANNUAL REPORT. The Jubilee year in connection with this most valuable ansiitution has just been completed. The fiftieth annual report states that during the fifty years 24,897 persons were admitted, and with few exceptions all had left very much benefitted. The past season commenced on April 15th, and closed on November 14th, and during- that time- there were 895 convalescents admitt,ed-862 on the nomina- tion of subscribers and donors, and 33 as non- subscribers' nominees. The number of weeks stayed was 3,087. The weights of the inmates were carefully taken on their entering and on leaving; and as increase of weight was found to be pretty slfce indication of returning health, it was satisfactory to report that of the number ?Of 895 inmates, 828 gained 5,420lbs.?' or 6y 1 1 I>s. each on an average; 49 left at the same weight; 16 somewhat lost, and two died. The trustees desired to very strongly point out to subscribers and medical men the necessity of observing: the, rules of the institution. During the year two died in the institution, but several men seriously ill were sent, and being cases quite, unfit for the place-, had' to return home. There were now 122 beds, and for several; months every one, had been occupied. The number of 4-1- 1, n,ates duri,n-g the year was larger than in any previous year. In the summer months the number waiting for admission- had often been, more' than 100, whilst at one period the number reached 140. There was, therefore, evidence that the institution-was yearly becoming more valued by the convales- cent working men of the Midlands and of Wales and its borders. In the past year considerable improvements had been carried out and paid for out of the incame-a new glass smoking room, etc. The trustees proposed to erect a complete laundry, and it was found that a larger larder had become necessary, as well as an addition to the dining hall. They had, there- fore, instituted a "Jubilee Buildimig Fund," to which donations were invited. The suggested imp-rO'vemerirs as to the re-building of blocks B and F could not long be delayed. The report concludes by pointing o'ut that Dr Eyton Lloydl had been: appointed medical officer in; place of Dr Laurence, who' had left Rhyl; that Mr Bar- rington and Mr Jenks had kindly acted as hon- orary dentists; that Mr Thaams Roberts as house steward, etc., had, as usual, rendered; the most valuable service; and that Miss Baylisis gave her best attention to her post as matron- housekeeper. s
St. Asaph.
Newyddion
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St. Asaph. .NATIONAL SCHOOL'S HOLIDAY'S.— These schools commenced the Christmas- holi- days' on the 23rd December, and the scholars ,were presente.d with gifts of oranges, apples, z!1 Christmas cards, sweets, and useful articles. The disitrpbutiion, in the. Girls' Department took the form of a Christmas tree, and there was. an entertainment comprising songs and, dances PARISH CHURCHYARD.—The clergy ac- knowledge, in the. "Parish Magazine," the sum of lo's received from Mr Griffiths, of Gwerni- gron, towards the upkeep of the Parish Church- yard. Mr Griffiths forwarded the amount as a recognition of the efforts which are. being made to improve the appearance of the yard. FARMERS' DINNER.—On Christmas Eve a seasonable- festive gathering took place at the Railway Hotel, when the farmers of the district sat down to an excellent dinner provided by Mrs Greenhouse, the landlady. The company, which numbered about fifty, was presided ov-et5 by Mr Gratton Hughes, Penymynydd, St. Asaph, the vice-chair being occupie.di by Mr David Jones, Glamrafon. There were amongst those- present Messrs Jones, Parry, Whitford, Parry, junr., M'atkbews (St. Asaph), Wp Davies (St. Asaph), R. Roberts (St. Asaph), P. Williams (Plasycwm), T. Williams (Whitford), and Griffiths (Panty- goch). The, postprandial proceedings were of a convivial nature, several songs being renclered. It is hoped :that the dinner will be heldi annually. AN 'UNGRATEFUL THIEF.—Another in- stance' of base ingratitude has transpired, at an occasional Pali,ce Court held at St. Asaph, on Tuesday afternoon, before Mr Peter Roberts and Dr Davies, when a labouring tramp, named Henry Turner, hailing from Hanley,. Stafford- shire, was sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment with hard labour for having stolen a currant loaf from the shop of Mr Wm. Jone-s-, Rhuallt. The wife, of the prosecutor informed the magis- trates, that on, the previous afternoon prisoner entered the shop, and asked to 'be relieved! in his .distress. She gave' him some tea, and immedi- ately he' left the premises she missedi the loaf, which was. valued at is 6d. Information of the robbery was given to the polide, and eventually P.'C. Edtward Roberts, of St. Asaph, succeeded in arresting prisoner on the highway near Holy- well, a distance of nine miles away. Prisoner pleiadted guiilty, and said he was drunk at the rime, or 'he would never have taken the loaf.