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Party Prospects. NATURALLY our political opponents are jubilant over the result of Mid- Devon.but are surely making a great deal more capital out of it, than they are justly entitled to. It does not signal the turn of the tide, as many Tory speakers would have us believe, neither does it proclaim that the Liberal Government are in disfavour with the populace. The Mid-Devon result is rather the out- come of splendid, prolonged and assiduous organisation and the per- sistent and evidently fascinating wooing of the electorate by the Tory candidate who has resided in the constituency since his defeat at the last General Election, straining every nerve in the most unostenta tious manner to win the love of Mid-Devon. How he has succeed- ed has been too clearly shewn and although the result is due to these purely local influences no dis- credit should be written against the Liberal Candidate, Mr Buxton who has made the best of a very uphill fight. Of course a few votes may have gone with the swing of the pendulum as is generally the case at all bye-elections, but not many, for of one thing, we are over- whelmingly convinced, and that is that the Government has the confi- dence of the country still, and if anything has materially enhanced, itself in the popular mind by its splendid successes in establishing several urgently needed reforms, and by the programme that it is prepared to put into execution with the utmost possible celerity. The Cabinet is working very hard and there have been three Cabinets in three successive days. The attend- ances are full, the sittings are long -always over two hours,—and the discussions are, absolutely harmon- ious. Absolute harmony does not mean absolute agreement, which would be merely another term for stagnation There is plenty of dis- cussion and the Cabinet will present to Parliament this year an effective programme. The bills mentioned in the King's Speech will all mean business, and, thanks to the autumn recess, they will be produced rapidly nd immediately. Most of them have been drafted already by the sub-committees of the Cabinet, and are now ready. It is .scarcely fonoSSary tC> those who have are Th autumn campaign what e most important of those measles. The £ icensing Bill is H T»?re the Cabinet. The Housing Bill is also drafted. The other important; bills will be the Port of London Bill, which is still being considered by the Board of Trade the Children's Bill, at which Mr Gladstone and Mr Herbert Samuel are working in the Home ice and the Old-age Pensions ill. which like the Licensing Bill will be In the hands of Mr Asquith. Then there is the Irish University Bill promised by Mr Birrell, and the Lords' Arrears,' as a certain r class of bill has now come to be called—the bills rejected by the Lords in previous sessions. These are the English Education Bill— which, as we know, is to be short simple, and drastic — and the I Scotch bills. The most sensational bill of the session will undoubtedly I be the Old-age Pensions Bill. We cannot add much to Mr Asquith's forecast of that measure, except to say that we think the bill as it finally emerges will agreeably sur- prise the friends of the Government It will give the country a system built on good strong lines. It will be fair to all classes. It will relieve the Poor Law. It will give immediate relief to many thousands though its full extent, of course, cannot be finally decided until the Estimates are finally framed. At this juncture we cannot refrain from commenting upon the lamentable and ill-advised tactics adopted by many Labour M.P.s who are In- dulging in a suicidal policy in not working more harmonously with the Government. They must be -short sighted not to discern that their true interests would be best served, by loyally supporting the Government and Liberal candidates at the elections. They appear to forget the sacrifices Liberals have made for them. Remember many Lib- eral candidates have stood down to permit Labour candidates having a safe passage to Westminster, and to put it mildly it is a poor kind of gratitude the Labour meji are shewing by displaying antagonism to the Government candidates. Of course if they persist in this suicidal policy they will only be inviting reprisals by Liberals, and we have not the slightest doubt as to who will suffer most. We trust however that the Extremists will see the error of their ways and return to the fold where unity will work wonders in our mutual political interests. As regards the attitude adopted by the rampant Suffragettes, it is only necessary to repeat that these women are putting back the clock as far as their desires are concerned and are seriously damaging the cause by their unwomanly and ill- advised tactics. o
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Notes. v "RVuvd They were a body of mid-night wayfarers, who had just bidden farewell to revelries at a well-known hostelry half-a-league from this honourable town. Mirth was plenti- ful, time and distance sped merrily on, and in a trice the party were before a bridge for the crossing of which a toll is demanded, True, the toll is meagre, but its very meag- reness appears to act as an irritant on the honest citzens of 1908, and I venture to say that one and all of us would do our utmost to evade the payment of that unreasonable imposition. The wayfarers were just becoming low spirited at having to part with their coppers and, indeed, some were fumbling for their pieces. Dear me, the gates, are open and there is no one there, quoth a member of the party in a jubilant strain, "and the old josser has gone to sleep." Temporary joy reigned, only to be shattered by a voice in stentorian tones de- manding, "Penny please.gentlemen." Bravely pocketing their disappoint- ment, half a dozen tendered a copper each to a vapoury and muffled form, standing in a shadowy recess, and passed on their way to the tune of deprecatory imitterings. Their spirits did not recover for a while. and that was when it was learnt that one of their colleagues was a richer man by sixpence. The agile one certainly deserved his little pile, and it is not recorded whether he extended a refund or not. At any rate the incident is highly compli- mentary to "mine host" who catered that night, and should cause the bridge to be known as Pons Assinorum." c¿)'Q'Q\'ess\<1 I It is a far cry from here to I Japan, but, like Rhyl, many parts of that country. I glean suffer from excessive sand-drift. At least that was the state of things twenty years ago. I have been skipping through the light and airy records of a buoyant traveller who journeyed through the "land of babies" as he frequently terms it, and he could not help but perceive that the Japs were waging a determined war on sand-drifts, which threatened to destroy their crops. Their modus operandi was to plant pines as thickly as they could in the sand, and thus kill it, as it were. These operations must have been of a comprehensive and effective char- acter, for the chronicle was of a flighty disposition, and would not have recorded the matter had not this been the case. I do not know whether this remedy would be practicable in the East end of Rhyl but the idea is mentioned for what it is worth. CAcexvsVft^ TvcV&ve EuievWiumwds. Anent the application recently laid before our local magistrates, praying them to grant their consent to the issue of a dancing and music license for animated picture enter- tainment, it is interesting to note that there has been an agitation in London for some time urging that these places should come under the control of the London County Council. The latter body state that a license is not necessary for this class of entertainment as the law now stands, and a clamour is now naturally being made that the law should be altered accordingly, The law, however, being a "hass," may obstinately decline to allow these busybodies to disturb his serenity for a while-even despite the sad Barnsley catastrophe. The proprietor of the animated picture entertainment in Rhyl, however, is to be commended on his promptness in putting himself in order. A music license is necessary in his case one would think, seeing that selections on the phonograph are given, which should come under the purview of music, although only "tinned." The practice of giving a special picture show to little children on Saturday afternoons was prevalent here a few months ago, and I believe the staff was adequate enough to deal with them. cayt wider tVve "V-orse- A local solicitor the other day in a cruelty case remarked quite casually, "and the horse was in the cart ? Yes," equally casually responded the constable, in the witness box, who of course meant that the horse was attached to the shafts of the cart. No one laughed and only three who heard the re- mark held that it was a joke, which proclaims the intense density of those who decline to treat it in the jocular sense. These are little slips which if made before a Mr Plowden or a Mr Justice Darling would be- come world-wide known. In several newspapers the other day I noticed a quite excusable bull. They stated that a human body had been found in an empty house "Untenanted" perhaps would have glossed over the matter. But these are trifles to the glaring bull I once heard per- petrated by Mr. Flavin, the most Irish of all Irishmen, Said he, You take all our boys to South Africa to be killed, and then when they come home we have to keep them in the workhouses." A milder bull was once flung at the house by that prosy yet passionate Nationalist champion, Mr John Dillon. He surprised the House by remarking anent the Cretan question—"The concert of Europe has done absol- utely nothing. and what it has done it has done badly." "KotVVV S,-N,& SOXA\V Vakts "RMVV.. Despite the severe commercial panic which has raged across the herring pond, which of course re- fleeted somewhat in this country, one is very glad to notice that the North and Sonth Wales Bank have had a prosperous year. The year has been one of the most memorable seeing that there has been much depreciation of securities. Of course, the high bank rate should have proved profitable to bankers, but there have been other counter-balancing effects-especially the over-speculation in America, resulting in the depreciation of securities. Notwithstanding this the directors of the North and South Wales Bank have even a more than usually a satisfactory balance sheet to present to their shareholders. as "PavUameTvtaTvi Candidate. Congratulations to our towns- man, Mr H A Tilby, who has been selected as the prospective Con- servative candidate for the Flint Boroughs. If such a misfortune did happen as to enable the Con- servatives to wrest the seat from the Liberals, we would prefer to see Mr Tilbv achieve the Herculean task rather than anyone else, be- cause we feel he knows Flintshire and would well serve his county apart from party politics. But I can assure Mr Tilby, much as we admire his eloquence, argumentative ability and assiduity, we sincerely hope that he will not win, and Lib- erals will do their utmost to prevent his taking the oath at Westminster. We know Mr Tilby will make a good fight and we promise to give him one too. ■ o THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS Will Meet Monday, Jan. 27th Llangerniew Toll Bar. Wednesday, Jan. 29th. Holywell. Saturday, Feb. 1st Maes Elwy. 11 a.m..
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EDWARDS' Compton House, SALE NOW ON. Great Bargains. DEATH OF MISS TAYLOR. Miss Taylor, of 27, Crescent Road, passed away this week. She had long been a resident in Rhyl, formerly living on the Parade. DEATH. We regret to announce the death of Mrs Charlesworth, wife of Mr J Charles- worth, Water-street, which took place somewhat suddenly on Monday alter a short illness. AGRICULTURAL SALE. On Tuesday, at Cwybr Bach, Mr George Perkins conducted a very successful sale. The whole of the lots were sold, and exceptionally good prices were realised. RHYL VOLUNTEERS. It is evident that the new Territorial Army Scheme will not aflect the local Volunteers, as at the present time invitation is issued fo- a few smart young men to join the C Company to bring it up to the required strength. IMPROVEMENT SCHEMfc. Good progress is being made with the preliminaries of the gardens, and the drain- age and water supply have this week been laid. More men have been taken on, and the weather has been exceedingly favour- able for the work. EASTER EISTEDDFOD. The members of the Male Voice Choir have taken this matter in hand, and in- tend to run the eisteddfod with a guarantee fund. Messrs. Alun and Caradoc Williams are the Secretaries. The programme and other arrangements will shortly be issued PERSONAL. We understand that Mr F J Gamlin, who has been indisposed, has gone away for a short holiday to Scotland.—We re- gret to learn that Mr J H Ellis is laid up with an attack of influenza, but we are pleased to say he is now recovering. As is also Councillor T. Whitley who has been indisposed for some weeks. SCHOLASTIC. We are asked to state that at the College of Preceptors' Examination in December, a pupil at Mr Welsh's School, Crescent Road, Mr Harry B Evans, of Plas Glan-y- Don, was successful in securing his certi- ficate to register as a Pharmaceutical student. FAMOUS FOOTBALL CLUBS IN RHYL. Next week Rhyl is to be honoured with the presence of the players of three famous football clubs, namely those of Aston Villa and Newcastle United, who will stay at the Marine Hydro, and West Bromwich Albion, who stay at their customary quarters—Cooper's Hotel. PRESENTATION TO POLICE OFFICERS. It has been arranged (with the sanction of the Chief Constable), to present P.S. Roberts and P.C. Davies, late of Rhyl, with a purse of gold and walking sticks. The presentation will take place at a supper to be held shortly. Mr R Sykes, who ar- ranged the presentation, has the secretarial duties in hand. PROVISIONAL ORDER. The Local Government Board has given notice of an Inquiry to be held at the Town Hall, on February 5th, as to the Council's application for a Provisional Order to ex- tend the gas service beyond the Rhyl district. Opposition is expected from the Rhuddlan Council and the St Asaph Rural District Council. POOR RELIEF COMMITTEE. This committee met on Monday after- noon at the Town Hall, when it was de- cided to continue the distribution of soup twice a week as long as the funds hold out. More money is urgently needed, and it was decided to issue a fresh appeal for funds. Several gentlemen have generously given second subscriptions to the funds. LIBERAL CANDIDATE FOR HEREFORD. Mr Whitley-Thompson, who is contest- ing the Herefordshire vacancy in the Liberal interest.is brother-in-law of MrsNel- son of Glenroyde, Rhyl. Previously to the last general election, Mr Whitley-Thomp- son represented the Skipton Division of Yorks, which he wrested from the Con- servatives after a memorable struggle. At the last general election he did not seek re-election for the division owing to a break-down in his health. CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB WHIST DRIVE. Two Whist Drives have been held at the Club during the past week. At the first the winners were:—i, Mr V E Jones, 178; 2, Mr J M Jones, 170; 3, Mr Norbury, 168 4, Mr F Roberts, 168. In the second drive the winners were :-1, Mr F Sarson, 174 2, Mr S H Dean, 167 3, Mr 0 F Neale, 165 4. Mr Wilson, 164. The Whist Tournament is creating a con- siderable amount of interest. In the billiard handicap with the St Asaph Club, the scores were :—Mr W Clarke, 200 Mr J Foster, 200 Mr 0 Emlyn, 151 Mr W A Evans, 200—total, 751. St Asaph Mr Thomas, 136 Mr W A Williams, 79 Mr J W Edwards, 200 Mr T Jenkins, 107— total, 522. A BRACE or CARRIAGE ACCIDENTS. It transpires that two carriages were overturned on Thursday last, whilst re- turning from the Abergele coursing meet- ing. One containing a party 01 Mold gentlemen, owing to the horse suddenly swerving overturned in a ditch on the Abergele Road just before getting to the Voryd. Fortunately no-one was seriously hurt, although assistance had to be sum- moned, and a long time elapsed before the party were safely extricated. The ditch at this part of the road is rather d'eep, and the escape of the party was almost miraculous. Another party were overturned at the curve near Rhuddlan railway bridge, and luckily no-one was hurt, although con- siderable time and trouble had to be taken to rescue all of the occupants. NORTH WALES BAPTIST UNION. The half-yearly -meeting of the North Wales Baptist Union was held at Bangor, on Wednesday, the Rev J W Humphreys, Ponkey, vice-president, presiding. On the proposal of the chairman, it was decided to extend a hearty invitation to the church at Brymbo to join the Union. A communica- tion had been received from the churches at Nant Mawr and Buckley, to the effect that those churches proposed to invite the Rev J Llewelyn Bowen to be their joint pastor. The churches proposed to con- tribute £ 15 per annum each towards the pastor's salary, Tn addition to this, it was stated that the Baptist College Home Mission would pay £30 per annum. The two churches now asked the Union to re. commend them for an annual grant of £20 for the pastor's salary.—The Union decided to make the recommendatson asked for.— The Rev J R Ashton, now of Hoi/head, was warmly welcomed into the Association. —The Chairman spoke highly of and strongly recommended the admission as a candidate for the ministry of Mr J Ernest Griffith, Penycae.—The Chairman's re- commendation was agreed to.—It was de- cided to hold the annual meeting at Rhyl. DYSERTH MANS FRAUD. At a special Rhyl Police Court held on Monday, before Messrs G A Taverner (in the chair), and T D Jones, Peter Morris. of Dyserth, was charged with attempting to obtain money by false pretences from John Peter Jones, provision merchant, St Asaph. Prosecutor stated that on Monday the prisoner came to him and said that Mr John Roberts, the black- smith, at Dyserth, was sending from Rhyl two truck loads of sheep, and six shillings more for the carriage thereof. Witness at once became suspicious, and offered to accompany prisoner to the Station. On the way the prisoner eluded him, and he gave information to the police. Sergeant Dempsey subsequently saw the prisoner and asked him to accompany him to the Station. Prisoner stoutly denied to the magistrates that he was the man, but could not give a satisfactory account of himself. George Marlow and Johu Roberts, assistants at the shop of the prosecutor, however, said that the prisoner was the man, and other evidence was called to shew that Mr John Roberts, of Dyserth, was not sending away any sheep. Prisoner was sentenced to 14 days hard labour as the alternative of not being able to pay 10s and 18s costs. The Chairman thanked the prosecutor for bringing the case for- ward. In other cases people would do well to act as promptly as Mr Jones had done. It was mentioned privately that there had been a large number of similar cases recently in the district. MR TILBY ADOPTED. At a well-attended meeting at Rhyl on Saturday, of delegates appointed by the District Conservative Associations of the Flint Boroughs, Mr H A Tilby, the Con- servative organising Secretary for the county, was unanimously selected as the prospective candidate for the Boroughs at the next election. All the associations had previously instructed their delegates to vote for Mr TiJby. Lord Mostyn presided and among those present were Colonel Howard, Mr Harold Edwards (Conservative candidate for the county), Messrs L Arthur Broderick, P P Pennant, W Conwy Bell, W J P Storey, G A Taverner and Major Radcliffe, the Conservative organising agent for North Wales. Mr Tilby gave an address in which he set forth his views on the political questions of the day. Afterwards the annual meeting of the Conservative Association for the County and Boroughs was held, and the adoption of Mr Tilby was confirmed, and the report and financial statement were received. Lord Mostyn was re-elected president, Mr Conwy Bell vice-president, Mr P T Davies-Cooke hon treasurer and Mr H A Cope, hon auditor. It was decided to hold the next annual meeting at Mold. As our readers are probably aware Mr Tilby is a Londoner by birth and came to Rhyl twenty years atro as head master of the Church schools. He has been for many years a member of the Urban District Council and he presided over that body for twelve months. He was elected a member of the Flintshire County Council at the last election and at the County Council and Education Committee meetings is regarded as the leader of the Conservative section. He was appointed organising secretary to the Conservative Association some two years ago and is also the Secretary to the St Asaph Diocesan Association of Schools. THE NEW THEOLOGY. Next Sunday evening the Rev 8 T Bosward, the English Wesleyan minister, intends to speak on The New Theology." at the English Wesleyan Chapel, Brighton Road. Several people have requested him to do so, and he has kindly assented. The discourse will be well worth listening to, for Mr Bosward is not merely an eloquent preacher, but has a masterly and sound method of treating his subjects, and possesses a happy style which invariably causes his hearers to be as much interested in the matter under discussion as the speaker himself. ENGLISH WESLEYAN TEA. Mrs S J Amos gave the weekly social tea on Thursday. The company were attended to at the tables by Mrs J Williams Mrs Hulley, Mrs Rhydderch and Mrs Amos. The collection amounted to £1 15s. Following there was a meeting of the Wesley Guild, when an interesting paper was read by the Secretary. Mr Goodyear after- wards delivered an interesting address on Sunday Observance," Mr Lowe presiding. YOUNG PEOPLE'S ASSOCIATION. The second half of the session was opened by a social evening in the upper schoolroom attached to the Baptist Chapel, which had been very prettily dedorated by the members of the Association. Mr Tom Robinson' (vice-president) presided and Miss Mabel Hughes, gave several piano- forte solos and accompanied Miss Amy Jones, (silver medalist), recited "Cnrfew" and other pieces, being warmly encored solos were contributed by Miss Louie Williams. Miss Bella McKewen, the Rev G E Johnston, Misses Florrie Lloyd and Mabel Fletcher. Mr Frank Eccles won an impromptu reading competition, Miss F Lloyd being second, Mr McKewen third. A hat trimming competition was won by Mr Davies (the treasurer), the Rev G E Johnston being second and Mr Eccles third. Refreshments were served during an interval. THE COUNTY COURT. All summonses against persons residing out of the district, for the next court to be held at Rhyl on the 14th day of February, 1908, must be entered not later than Sat* urday next the 25th day of January, 1908, I and those against persons residing in the district not later than Tuesday next, the 28th day of January 1908. Offices, Paradise Street, Rhyl. ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL. The following gifts have been received and are gratefully acknowledged -2 dozen bottles ginger beer, Mr Ellis; illustrated and other papers, Miss Hawley, Mr H Herbert, Mr Homer, Mr Bevington, Mrs J Herbert Crump, and Mr Jenks artichokes, Mr Storey bananas, Mrs Arthur Jones scrapbooks, Mrs Johnson, and Miss K Lees —Another of the series of winter entertainments so kindly organised by Mr J F W Foulkes, was held in the Recreation Room, on Thursday evening, when a very appreciative audience listened to the programme. All the performers are heartily thanked for the pleasure they gave to their hearers, and special mention must be made of "Wee Mamie the child dancer, who in response to an enthusiastic reception kindly gave an extra dance. A BELATED PETITION. A petition is being paraded through the town, the object of which is to persuade I the Council to remove the site of the Pavilion further eastward. This is surely a little inopportune seeing that the work has already commenced on the site, and the drains and water have already been laid on. ST. THOMAS' SUNDAY SCHOOL. The junior and adult members of this school had their annual prize distribution at the Church House, on Thursday even- ing. Miss Hugh-Jones and Mrs Evans, were responsible for the arrangements. LIBERAL CLUB. On Wednesday evening at 8-30, there is to be a debate on Old Age Pensions," the opener being Mr T J Davies, and the Chairman Mr Morris Jones. On Thursday, there is to be an interesting billiard match between Mr J Wild and Mr Chas Ellis, who will give an exhibition game. To commence at 8 o'clock. DEATH. We regret to announce the death on the 16th inst., of Mr Thos E Evans, 8, Osborne Grove, Rhyl, at the comparatively early age of 61 years. The deceased had been in the service of the London and North Western Railway for a period of 43 years, and had held the position of Locomotive Superintendent at Wolverhampton, Burton' and Colwick. In May last year, he retired from the railway service, and came to live at Rhyl to spend his declining years. He was a faithful member of Carmel Congre- gational Church, and in politics was a very ardent Liberal, being a member of the Ex- ecutive of the Liberal Club. He was of a kindly and genial disposition, and his re- moval by death is mourned by a large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Monday last, at the Rhyl Cemetery, and he was followed to his last resting place by the undermentioned relatives and friends 1st carriage, Mrs Evans (widow), Mr F Evans (son), and Miss Evans (daughter). 2nd carriage, Mr and Mrs David Williams, Brithdir, Bangor, and their three sons (brother-in law, sister and nephews to deceased) 3rd carriage, Rev J IOgwen Griffiths (minister), Messrs A and E Wil- liams, Osborne Mr Hugh Edwards (Huwco Penmaen). Friends walking were the deacons of the Carmel Church, and a large number of the members. BANKRUPTCY. At the Bangor Bankruptcy Court, on Thursday, Walter Charles Mudd, game and fish dealer, came up for examination. His affairs showed gross liabilities amount- ing to J6431* Of these £425 were expected to rank. The assets were estimated to produce and the deficiency was put down at £418. The Debtor said this state of things was the result of the illness of his wife, losses on a business at Smethwick, and also at Harborne, competition in trade, and losses on rubbar shares, The examina- tion was closed, subject to the debtor giving certain information on some rubber shares. A DRAPER'S BAXKRUPTCy- At Bangor Bankruptcy Court on Thursday, George Hughes, draper, Kinmel Street, Rhyl, was examined. Hughes said the cause of his bankruptcy was the illness of himself and his wife, and had trade. His total liabilities were set down at £207, of which £187 6s 4d was expected to rank. His assets were set down at JS6, and his deficiency at j3120 9s 6d. Speaking generally, his profit at Rhyl was 50 per cent. on cost. He explained that his business really was that of gentlemen's outfitter. He only kept one book at Rhyl, viz., an approv. al book, and he had no books to show how his takings or the money he borrowed were dis- posed of. The examination -was closed, subject to certain information being given to the Offic- ial 'Receiver. THE ASSAULT ON A FORMER RHYL SOLICITOR. In connection with our report of tie police court proceedings in another column of the alleged assault at Wrexham on Mr Roe- Browne, ,3. solicitor, formerly of Rhyl, the trial at the Assizes was taken on Thursday, when Evan Jones, the prisoner, was found guilty of a common assault, and fined J35. -0--
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Denbigh and Flint Congregationalists. I On Wednesday the quarterly meetings of the Denbighshire and Flintshire Congre- gational Union were held at Chester, under the* presidency of the Rev W M Jones Asaph). A long discussion took place on the movement to amalgamate the* home mis- sionary societies of the several county associations with the Gronfa Home Mis- sionary Society of the Welsh Congregational Union. The principle of the scheme, which was fully explained by the Rev Dr Oliver (Holywell), was adopted. A letter was voted recommending the Rev B Evans (Nant) to the Welsh churches of America on his visit to the United States. It was decided to send a number of rules for the guidance of the Churches in connection with candidates for the min- istry, for the consideration of the churches. On the motion of Mr D Jones (Harts- heath), seconded by the Rev Dr ^Oliver (Holywell), the following resolution was passed "That this meeting most earnestly urges upon the Government the necessity of embodying in the coming Licensing Bill, provisions fot (a) the termination at the earliest possible date of the vested interest conferred by the Licensing Act of 1904 (b) the speedy reduction of public-houses throughout the kingdom (c) the Sunday closing of all public-houses throughout England and the strengthening of the present Suuday Closing Act for Wales (d) the effective regulation and supar-' vision of drinking clubs; (e) the exclusion of children from public-houses (f) the earlier dosing of public-houses in England and Wales, especially on Saturdays and election days; (g) the abolition of grocers' licences. Further, that this meeting reaffirms the demand of Wales for the right to settle the licensing question in accordance with the predominating convic- tions of the Welsh people, and respectfully asks that the bill should confer upon the ratepayers of Wales without delay the right to control by direct popular vote the issue and renewal of licenses in their areas. Copies of the resolution to be sent to the Prime Minister, Mr Asquith, Mr Lloyd- George, and the local members of Parlia- ment." It was decided to hold the next meeting at St Asaph. Mr D Jones (Chester), was appointed to read a paper on Socialism in the Light of Christianity," the Rev T Roberts (Mold), to preach the topicai sermon, and the Rev Hugh Parri (Rhos- ymedre), to preach the temperance sermon. o
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Rhuddlan THE PARISH CHURCH. Services next Sunday:—10 a.m. Holy Communion (Welsh), 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. English Service. WEDDING. On Monday at the Parish Church, by the Rev T W Vaughan, vicar, Mr Joseph Jones, Church Street was married to Mrs Nellie Lydia Garrod of Church terrace, widow of the late Mr Garrod, London. SOCIAL. On Thursday loth inst, the members of the Church Choir, the Sunday School teachers, the Bellringers and the Church- wardens and Sidesmen were entertained at the Schoolroom by the Vicar and Mrs Vaughan. After a substantial repast the tables were removed and the room convert- ed into drawing room shape, when Mr Bentley Jones was voted to the chair. On the motion of the Chairman seconded by Mr J 0 Hughes, a most hearty vote of thanks was passed to the donors for their kindness and hospitality. An impromptt1 concert followed and to which the following contributed.—Miss Ethel Vaughan. Mrs and Miss Cole, Miss Parry-Jones, Messrs J o Hughes, Robert Evans, Iorwerth Evans, Miss Sophie Evans, Mr Wm Wynne. All thoroughly enjoyed themselves. LECTURE ON CHURCH HISTORY The second of the series will be given at the schoolroom on Wednesday January 29, at 7.30 p.m. by the Rev Thomas Jones, M.A., Vicar of Abergele. RHUDDLAN AND DISTRICT PLOUGHING SOCIETY. A meeting of this Society was held at the Harp Inn, Abergele on Saturday night Mr W Conwy Bell, presiding over a goodly number of members. The final arrange- ments were made in connection with the ploughing match at Ty Isa, Bodelwyddan on February 6th. Full particulars in our advertising columns. THE CRICKET CLUB BALL. A well attended meeting in ccnnection with the Rhuddlan Cricket Club was held at the George Hotel, Rhyl on Monday night, Mr Alfred Lewis presiding. There were also present among others Dr Hutton, Messrs E Bevington, W Conwy Bell, Llew B Evans, J 0 Hughes, John Cropper, D Frazer, H Connah, C Mayo and F Arthur. It was decided to nold a ball at the Rhyl Town Hall on February 2lstifthe hall could be secured for that night, and it was remarked that the dance was one of the oldest in North Wales. A Committee was appointed to arrange matters. ol-
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Prestatyn. HOT POTS. The Poor Relief Committee got to work this week and Wednesday hot pots were distributed to the needy at the British School. Those who were unable to attend the schools were not forgotten and in several instances the hot pots were sent round to the recipients houses. In the evening the Committee arranged a miscellaneous enter- tainment to which all were admitted with- out cost. PRESTATYN MINISTERS LECTURE The Rev Ben Williams, the popular Welsh Congregational Minister here, de- livered a lecture on The Life and Times of Bunyon at Bala last night (Thursday) and was on this account unfortunately able to be present at the Test Concert. COMING LECTURES. There is to be a lecture by the Rev W Yeoman (to-night) at the Trinity Church, illustrated by lantern slides. On Thursday next Air G 0 Williams, Prestatyn is to lecture on "Railways past and present at the Congregational Church. NEW FREE CHURCH HYMNAL. The New Hymnal to be used on occasions when all the Free Churches participate is new ready for publication. It has been compiled by the Ministers of the town, and hymns have been taken irom the hymnals of the four duT^rent denominations. A MOCK ELECTION. The Mutual Improvement Society at Bethel held a somewhat curious but inter- esting mock election. There were four candidates namely Mr Thomas Williams, J P. (Bradford house) Tory, Mr Lewis Williams, C.I.M.E., Nationalist, Mr Isaac Jones, Labour, and Mr Peter Jones Wil- liams, Labour. The candidates delivered vigorous speeches in support of their candidature, and the voting resulted in the Labour representative coming out on top. The Tory and Nationalists candidates were allowed two votes to the others one. WHIT-MONDAY EISTEDDFOD. The arrangements for this Eisteddfod are nearly complete, and one of the new features of the event is to be found in a band contest a prize of £10 being offered. The Rev Ben Williams has been elected President, Mr J M Hughes vice-President, Mr R Hughes, Station House and Mr Trevor Roberts, secretaries, and Mr G 0 Williams, treasurer. HOREB MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. This Society met on Monday night when two thoughtful and instructive papers were read on "Abraham and Moses n by Mr T E Roberts and Mr J E Parry respectively. The attendance was very large and appreciative.