Prestatyn Weekly

ENFYNIAD AM DDIWYGIAD. Arglwydd lor y Diwygiadau Tyr'd i Seion ar dy hynt. Enyn dan yn ein calonau- Nerthol dan yr oesau gynt, Duw yr tadau Dyro'r dwyfol dan i ni. 0 Mae hiraetli yn ein calon Am gael teimlo grym dy nerth O Anadja ar y meirwon Dyro'r tan fuln losgi'r berth. Yn y morwor Teimlir gwerth y dwyfol dan. 0 Na weli'r ar eu gliniau Filoedd 0 enaidiau trist Am eu pechod'n tywaJlt dagrau Ac yn ceisio Iesu Grist, Iesu Anwyl Tyn hwy atat Ti dy Hun.

Y DIWYGIAD CREFYDDOL. Parheir i gynal cyfarfodydd diwygiadol yn Prestatyn, y prydnawn a'r hwyrbob dydd, a daw cynnlleidfaoedd lluosog ynghyd. Yr wythnos diweddaf cynaliwyd cyfres o gyfar- fodydd dyddorol ac adeiliadol. Ar ddychwel- iad y Parch -T. Kelly, o Ddeheudir Cymrn. lb y bu yn llygad dyst o'r diwygiad, cafwyd ganddo nuerchia-dau byw a thanllyd yn dis-' grifio yr hyn a welodd a glywodd, ac a deim- I n lodd yn y De. Cafwyd banes y diwygiad y 0 hefyd yn Arfon gan v Parch Ben. Williams. Bn ymweliad y brodyr hyn a'r ardaloedd, lie y mae y diwygiad wedi troi allan yn nerthol, yn foddion i roddi bywyd newydd yn y cyfar- fodydd cyffredinol. Ofni yr oeddym, ychydig amser yn ol, i'r adfywiad presenol fyned heibio heb i'r hen bobl deimlo ei ddylanwad. Ond yn "Horeb," noswener diweddaf. cafwyd prawf sicr fod y rhai fuont yn dal ylal/lp yn oleu yn yr eglwys yn y nos, mor fyw i ddyl- anwad y diwygiad a neb o'r bobl ieuaingc. Cyfarfod i'w gotio ydoedd hwn yn Horeb." Buwyd yno am dros ddwy awr a haner yn gwrando ar yr hen frodyr yn adrodd I banes y pethau mawrion a brofwyd ganddynt yn Niwygiad '59." Ar gais Cynghor Eglwysi Rhyddion Prestatyn, talodd y Parch James Charles, Dinbych, ymweliad a'n tref, a nos Fercher yn "Bethel" traddododd bregeth ddiwygiadol, nerthol a dylanwadol, i'r gynull- eidfa fawr a ddaeth ynghyd. Yn ystod yr oedfa datganwyd amrwy o Emynau y diwygiad gan Miss Lucy Morris, Dyserth, nes adfywio y gwasanaeth. Ar derfyn yr oedfa ymneilldu- odd y bob! ieuiangc i Yrstry room "Bethel," i wrando ar Mr Charles yn adrodd hanes y diwygiad yn y De, a chafwyd ganddo anerch- iad rhagorol.

G.F.S. ENTERTAINMENT. As briefly mentioned in our last issue, the Members of the Prestatyn Branch of the Girls' Friendly Society gave their first enter- tainment in the Church Room on Thursday evening the 19th. The Vicar was in the chair, and opened the proceedings by speaking about the general aims of the society, which, he said, had the hearty approval of the Bishop of St. Asaph, who had publicly expressed the desire that there might be a branch in every parish in his diocese. The Vicar expressed his pleasure that workers had been found to open a branch in Prestatyn, and he was sure that their influence could only be for good on all those upon whom it was brought to bear. He often heard strange remarks and statements made about the society, but he could only put that down to the utter ignorance of the persons who made them. He noticed how often great appreciation was shown when clubs or meetings were started for young men. but people were not so ready to approve of such things for the young women. For his part he did approve, because surely girls needed friendly companionship and amuse- ment as well as boys, and was it not better that such should be found amongst safe surroundings, and under the protecting care of those who only brought pure motives and holy influencss to bear upon the young lives who came to them for companionship and help ? The programme openjd with an old carol, Good King Werisceslts," containing solos and chorus. After this the Blue-bell Song and Dance," was very prettily performed by the 16 candidates, who looked quite attraetive in their white frocks, as they waved their blue sashes and rang their little bells. This item was greeted with much applause. 0 Solos were sung by two ot the members, Miss Maggie Edwards, and Miss Blodwen Jones and Miss Haworth, of the Anchorage, kindly assisted by rendering the beautiful song: "A Dream of Paradise," with great power and effect. Recitations were given by a little candidate, Mary Morgan Hughes, and also by Miss Howe. During the interval, Miss Howe gave a statement about the work of the society, how it was begun only 30 years ago, but now numbered over 250,000 members, and also 30,000 candidates who were preparing for membership. Branches were to be found wherever the English language was spoken, and girls could travel under its protection to every part of the Empire. The members included girls in every profession that was open to women, from lady doctors and hospital nurses down to the little maid-of-all-work. The Society had four special objects: (1) to insist upon purity of life; (2) to encourage dutifulness to parents (8) to teach faithfulness in all work; (4) to instil the principles of temperance in its widest sense, which is, moderation in all things. Two very amusing short sketches were most creditably performed by the members, one entitled The New Lodger," and the other That Terrible Journey." Judging from the continued roars of laughter which interrupted the plays, the audience appeared to thoroughly enjoy the fun. Before the singing of the last carol, The First Nowell," the Vicar called for a hearty vote of thanks to those who had worked so hard to provide them with such a pleasant evening's amusement, and congratulated the members upon the general success of the en- tertainment, and the splendid audience, which entirely filled the room, and applauded en- thusiastically. The proceeds of the entertainment are to be devoted to providing a country holiday in the summer at Prestatyn for some sick members from Liverpool. People in the audience were heard to re- mark upon the splendid training that had been given to the performers, and also said how they should look forward to a similar en- tertainment next year.

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Ffynnongroew. The Social 'Tea in connection with All Saints' Church was held, last Wednesday evening, and was well attended. After tea. a meeting of a religious character was held, and was evidently appreciated by all present. The chief items: Introductory Address, the Vicar hymn, Arglwydd ciywaf swn caf- odydd," the audience; song and chorus, Stand up, stand up for Jesus," Mr. T. Jones (Schools); song, Bendithiaist goed y meusydd," Mr. W. Davies song and chorus. The Glory Song," Mr. T. Jones; address, Visit to the S. Wales Revival," Mr. T. Jones; hymn, Fe ddarpar yr lor," the audience. The Vicar made most appropriate remarks between the above items, which were exceedingly effective. Mr. T. Jones presided at the Harmonium, while the musical portion was in charge of Mr. E. Davies (Pencerdd CalleStr). The annual meeting of the Flintshire Teachers' Association, numbering 125 mem- bers, was held at the Mold National Schools on Saturday afternoon. The President. Mr Connell, Connah's Quay, after opening the meeting, introduced the President-elect, Mr J. H. Adkins. Hawarden, who gave a most interesting address. The election of Vice- President (who becomes President the follow- ing year) Committee, and Delegate to Con- ference, was held during the afternoon. It will be interesting to friends in this neigh- bourhood to hear that Mr T. Jones, The Schools, was elected Vice-President, and Dele- gate to Conference. He becomes member of Committee in virtue of his office. The attendance statistics for the two departments of the Ffynnongroew Council Z, School for December are as follows No. on Average Weekly Average Weekly Department. Hooks. Attendance. Percentage. Mixed 192 180-1 93-8 Infants 110 98 84-5 The parents of scholars deserve to be compli- mented on the above excellent attendance, and are requested to make further efforts, so as to place the school at the head of the list. On Tuesday morning Mr. Donald Jackson (father of Nurse Jackson) died at his residence, Bryn-y-mor, after a long il'ness, at the age of 72. We tender to his widow and daughter deepest sympathy in their bereavement. Mr Jackson was descended from an old Highland family, who have for several generations occupied a prominent position in Argyleshire. The interment took place yesterday in the family burying place at Liverpool. r) Many will regret to hear that Miss Price, Head Mistress of the infant school has resigned her position, having accepted a similar position in an Infant School in Runcorn. Miss Price has been Head Mistress of the Infant School here for more than five years, during which time she has done effective work, and brought the school up to a high state of efficiency. Miss Price obtained first class Certificates on leaving College. While re- gretting Miss Price's departure, we congratu- late her on her w-ell-deserved promotion. United prayer meetings are being held every night this week. On Monday evening the meeting was held in the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, and on Thursday evening in the Wesleyan Chapel. The meetings, which are conducted both in Welsh and English, shew a growing spirit of unity, which, it is sincerely hoped, will make for a great Revival. Mr Wilson, of Ayrshire (nephew of Mr Whiteford), who was returning from the scene of the Revival in South Wales, ad- dressed the English Congregational Church on Sunday evening, taking as his subject, y 11 What I saw, heard, and felt at the Revival Meetings in South Wales." The address was stimulating to all present.

TALACRE SCHOOLS. The Rev. Mother of Pantasaph has Viry kindly lent to the above schools a teacher of jecognised ability in Miss McVeagh, whom she has spared from their staff at Pantasaph, in the infant school, where she is a much ap- preciated teafiher. The Talacre Schools have lost the services of Miss Daly, who, before the County Council took over the Schools, was receiving from Sir Pyers Mostyn a salary of J645 a year, but receiving from the local authorities at the rate of £ 36 a year only, she decided not to remain. A Roman Catholic Assistant Teacher is now required at the Schools (article 50), there being 112 children on the rolls.

Holywell County School. The annual meeting of the Court of Gover- nors was held on Saturday, when Mr. J. L. Muspratt was unanimously re-elected chair- man. A special committee, consisting of the whole of the Governors, was appointed to inquire into the question of extending the school buildings; The Chairman explained that the secondary education comrnitteefor the county had had before them the question of enlarging all tbe county schools in Flint- shire. This course was rendered necessary in the first place by their having to provide for the education of pupil teachers

Llanasa. PARISH COUNCIL. A meeting of tha Lhtlusa Parish Council was held on Friday evening, when there were present Councillors Thomas iloberts (in the chair), Hugh Hughes, Win. rlh >mas, T. Hughes, R. C. Evans, Owen Owen, David Jones, R. J. Temple, John Williams, and the Clerk (T. G. Jones). Education Endowments. A-communication was read from Mr T. Llewelyn Junes, Secretary of the Flintshire Education Committee, regarding the Educa- cation Charitable Endowments of the parish. asking if the Council had any observations to make in connection with this matter, as the committee would possibly require to hold an inquiry into the subject. On the proposition of Mr Wm. Thomas, seconded by Mr Thomas Hughes, it was de- cided that the committee be asked to make inquiries into the administration of the Thomas ap Hugh Charities. Pant Glas and Walwen Roads. Mr John Williams proposed that the Parochial Committee should inspect the above roads with a view of asking the Rural Dis- trict Council to take them over and repair them. Glasdir Road. On the proposition of Mr Temple it was decided that the Footpath Committee should meet at Glasdir to consider what repairs were necessary to the footpath which leads down to the main rondo It was also decided, on the motion of Mr Hugh Hughes, to call the attention of the County Surveyor to the necessity of opening the culvert on the main road near entrance to Glasdir Road. Footpath at Berthengam. Mr Wm. Thomas proposed, and Mr Hugh Hughes seconded, that the footpath which leads from Berthengam past Sea View Cot- tages to the Crown Inn be repaired, the work to be entrusted to the members of the ward. Gronant School Committee. Mr Wm. Thomas proposed, and Mr Hugh Hughes seconded, that Mr Thomas Hughes, Canol-y-Dre. be appointed a member of the Committee of the Gronant School in place of the late Mr Pedr Thomas. Mr David Jones proposed that Mr William Evans be elected, this being seconded by Mr John Williams. The voting resulted as follows For Mr Hughes—Messrs W. Thomas, Hugh Hughes, n. Evans, and O. Owen. (4) for Mr Evans, Messrs R. J. Temple, John Williams, and D. Jones, (8). -+-.+-

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The Social Club. Arrangements for formation of this club are going ahead, a public meeting haviug been called for this (Saturday) afternoon, to be held in the National School a¡; 3-30. The name of Mr Daniel Roberts, chairman of the Parish Council, appears on the notice and Mr John Roberts, Tyn-y-Caeau, and others are announced to address the meeting. Letters of support will be read from the Members of Parliament, and other influential people. The promoters have a suitable building in view, which can be secured on most advant- ageous terms, and some very practical sug- gestions as to the working of the club will be 0 before the meeting.

Football Match On Saturday a match was played between Meliden and Dyserth at the latter place. The Meliden team was composed of the following — R. Hughes, J. Bloxham, T. Parry, L Hughes, T. Edwards, -T. Hugh -s. H. Parry, P. Hughes. D. Hughes, A. V. Hugh-js, W. Thomas. Referee Mr. Whitley, Dyserth. The home team won the toss, and elected to kick agninst the wind. From the centre Meliden got going, and from a pass by H. Parry, P. Hughes scored in the first minute. The Dyserth men pressed on a while, hut R. H ighes saved some splendid shots, and the Meliden backs were saf Meliden now pressed, an;i forced several corners. After 20 minutes play, tile Meliden left ran the ball, W. ,homas shot into the custodian's hands, and he, failing to clear. D. Hughes ran up and scotched Meliden's second goal. The visitors were now having all the game, and before the interval D. Hughes scored a good goal. Half-time Meliden 3, Dyserth 0. The game was more even in the second half, and Meredith scored for Dyserth, and P. Hughes again scored for Meliden. Final: Meliden 4. Dyserth 1.

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