Prestatyn Weekly

On Christmas Day The artist's tints, the chronicler's nar- ratives, and the ancestral traditions, have all served to imbue us with the thought that with Xmas must come snow. The Yule-log never seems to burn so brightly, nor does mirth on the Xmas hearth seem so complete, as when the roads, lanes, and housetops, are covered with snow. These are the climatical conditions of the old fashion Xmas which we all like so much. Last week's weather fore- casts predicted rain and wind, happily these did not come, instead came the much-desired snow that contributed largely towards making the festive day what it should be. The only stir in the morning was that caused by the playing of the Band as it marched through the village. In the after- noon a number of people wended their way to the Wesleyan schoolroom to the test concert This was the only entertainment in the village. Lewis Williams, Esq., M.E., pie- sided, and the Rev. E. G. Turner conducted. The following items constituted the pro- gramme Pianoforte solo by the accompanist (Mr J. Spencer). Test solo for children under 14 years of age, The King's Departure," 1st Miss Kate ltobeits, 2nd Miss Dorothy Lloyd, Brd Sephora." For the best answers to 6 questions from scripture, 1st John Ellis, 2nd Llewelyn Jones. Soprano solo competition, I- On the Banks of Jordan," prize awarded to Miss Hannah Griffiths. Baritone solo, "The Captain's Daughter," won by Mr R. O. Williams (AbTrebor). Children's recitation, 3pen to those under 14 years of age, Bedd- gelert," 1st John Ellis, 2nd Dorothy Ellis. Duet, Lie Treigla Caveri," Messrs Frank and Allan Nicholson (Gwespyr). Tenor solo, The Leader's Call," Mr T. Williams. A vote of thanks, moved by Mr A. Hughes, followed by the singing of the Doxology, brought the afternoon meeting to a close. At the evening meeting the room was thronged with people. Dr. E. R. Evans presided, and Rev. E. G. Turner conducted the meeting. The programme consisted of the following :— Selections by the brass band, carol by the Bethania mixed choir (conductor, Mr J. Lloyd). Recitation for children under 11 tirst, Master T. P. Jones. Challenge Solo, Mr R. O. Williams. Chorus, "Ar don o flaen v gwyntoedd by the mixed choir. Rendering of a cantata I- The children of Heaven by the children's choir conducted by Mr John Hughes, Marsh. The vote of thanks was proposed by Mr J. Lloyd, and seconded by Mr A. Hughes, after which Mr T. Williams led the audience in singing of "0 Fryniau Caersalem." This I I is brought a most successful meeting to a close.

Budding Elocutionists. Master John Eilis and his sister Dorothy distinguished themselves at the Rhyl Eistedd- fod on Wednesday in the competition for children's recitation. John touk the first prize, and Dorothy was awarded half the second.

Elementary Honours. Miss Daisy Jackson Smith, niece of Nurse Jackson, BrYIl-y-Mor, has been successful in gaining the Elementary Honours Certificate for pianoforte playing, in connection with the London College of Music examination held it Holywell in December. Miss Smith is a pupil of Mr W. Nuttall, L.L.C.M. —

A VOCALIST OF PROMISE. To the Pditor of the "Prestatyn Weekly. Sir, — I hope you will grant me space to discuss a very important matter—so impor- tant that it demands the attention and heartiest co-operation of all tho inhabitants of Ffynnongroew and of all take an interest in the people of Ffynnongroew. One of the young men in the village has shewn for a long time a remarkable talent for music. When at the Elementary School here he won several prizes in competitions in the surrounding towns and villages and recently he has achieved still greater successes, proving himself to be quite unapproachable in many points so far as singers in the district are concerned. In the competitive meetings held here on Christmas Day lie obtained two first prizes, and was highly praised by the adjudicator, who afterwards suggested to his teacher, Mr Thos Williams, that as he shewed promise of becoming a first- class baritone, he should go for a time to an academy or to some prominent musical professor. The Rev E. Ü. Turner in his remarks after the competition mentioned that there had been suggestions from several quarters to the effect that something should be done to help, and suggested that a committee should be formed to discuss and move in the matter. Consequently two or three who were interested in the matter had a talk after the meeting and they decided to approach several prominent persons in the district, to ask their help and form a committee to act at once. This is now being done. Suggestions were also made of raising funds by means of a series of Penny Concerts to take place every Saturday night (except, of course, when there happened to be another concert or important meeting). If this is decided upon, all the artistes in the village will be asked to give their help, and it is hoped they will be ready to do their very best towards the success of this worthy movement. The village needs a little change now and again, for there is absolutely nothing here except an occasional concert whereby a short time may be spent in healthy amusement. The suggested concerts will be of a highly interesting character, and in addition to the usual items, a glee party and also a small dramatic party will be oiganized. Frequently also, competitions will be introduced, and altogether there is a confident expectation that the penny concerts will be more interesting and of better quality than any hitherto held, even when Gd and 1/- have been charged for admission they will be more varied, and the greatest care will be taken to obtain items of a high order, and occasionally of a humorous character. A subscription list will in addition be formed, to receive contributions from any interested in the scheme and, the fund will be available should any other deserving can- didate for help present himself. The movement is strictly undenomina- tional, and the committee will be composed of members of all the churches. It is hoped that all will give their hearty co-operation. It would be a pity to neglect to foster latent talent; aNd certainly if those talented in other ways are able to win scholar- ships to High Schools and Colleges, some provision ought to be made for those who shew promise in the art of music. To save any public discussion or inquiry unduly demanding the space of your paper, might I suggest that any interested in the matter should communicate directly with myself until the committee is formed, and then with the Secretary of the Committee. The first of the suggested concerts will probably take place next Saturday week. Trusting that the good-will of the people of Ffynnongroew will enable them to do their best for a friend that needs the help they can easily give. — Yours, etc., HUGH T. JONES.

BRIWSION. Fe ddywedir fod y Brenin yn bwriadu talu ymweliad a Chymru yllwyddyn nesaf, ac y bydd yn aros am rai dyddiau yn Nghastell Powys. Pan ydoedd y Mesur Addysg ger bron Ty yr Arglwyddi, "sylwai un o'r Esgobion wrth Mr Birrell: "Yn ol pob tebyg marw wna eich mesur." "Synwn i ddim eich Arglwyddi- aeth," attebailmr Birrell, Ond na hidiwch chwi, wyddoch fy mod i yn credu yn gryf yn Adgyfodiad y meirw WW Y mae Mr Hughes ^(Kinmel) Arglwydd Raglaw Sir Flint, wedi pennodi Mr Thomas Jones (Islwyn) yn Ynad'Heddwch am ei oes. Dengys hyn beth'all dyn ieuangc ei gyrhaedd drwy sob r wydd, diwy drwydd, y iii road ac uchel- gais. Bydd yr ynadon newydd yn cael eu tyngu i mewn yn y W yddgrug ddydd Calan. WW Un cymhwysder anhebgorol anghenrheidiol i fod yn Ustus Heddwch ydoedd bod yn feddianol ar eiddo mewn tai neu diroedd, yn dwyn i mewn i'w berchenog o leiaf gan punt yn y flwyddyn. Ond yn ddiwoddar y mae y rhwystr hwn wedi ei symmad ymaith, ac yn awr y mae y ffordd yn l'hydd i weithiwr ar gyflog wytbnosol i'r faingc ynadol. WW Y mae arwyd lion fod y fasnach lechi yn Sir Feirionydd ac yn Sir Caernarvon yn adfywio. Disgwylir gwelliant mawr a pharhaol ardaloedd hyn yn fuan. WW Y mae cytundeb wedi ei dynnu allan cyd- lhwng Perchenogion Gweithfeydd Glo a swyddogion IIndeb y Glowyr gyda golwg ar gyllogau, &c., am y tair blynedd nesaf. Bydd y cytundeb yn cael ei arwyddo gan y ddwy blaid a'i selio ddydd Calan. WW Gwertbwyd Hwrdd ?yn ddiweddar yn y wlad lion i'w anfon i Mordir Newydd (New Zealand), a thalwyd cliwech ugain punt ( £ 120) am dano. Pwy nad ai i fagu defaid yn enwedig hyrdddod ? WW Mewn cyfarfod cyhoeddus yn Llanyblod- wel yr wytlmos ddiweddaf sylwai Ficer y plwyf fod rhiti pobol eithafol yn beio Esgob Llanehvy am fod mor gyfeiligar a Lluyd George, ac awgrymai pe buasai y cwestiwn wedi ei adael i'r ddau gyfai 11 hyn y buasai yr helynt ynglyn ag addysg plant Cymru wedi ei benderfynu yn foddhaol ers llawer dydd. WW Mewn Capel Ymneillduol yn Mhortli-yr-Og. Sir Efrog, y Sabboth diweddaf galwyd ynghyd Gyfarfod Brodyr. Y mater o dan sylw ydoedd Ty yr Arglwyddi a'r Mesur Addysg." Dechreuwyd y cyfarfod drwy ganu yr emyn Pwy sydd ar du yr Arglwydd WW Mewn cyfarfod pwvsig ynglyn a'r Ddir- prwyaeth ar yr Eglwys yn Nghymru, dadlenai Mr Herbert Roberts, A.S., yn gryf mai "nid eu hamcan ydoedd gwrthwynebu yr Eglwys fel sefydliad ysprydol, eithr cyssylltiad y sefydliad ar Wladwriaetb. Nis gallent fod yn gysson a'u hegwyddorion fel Ymneillduwyr heb wneud hyn a hydemi yn fawr y byddai y gwirionedd hwn yn caol ei gydnabod aÏ barcliu gan eu gwrthwynebwyr."

BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION. The Prestatyn Daily Bible Reading and Prayer Society (affiliated with the Inter- national^Bible Reading Association), com- mences its sixth year on January 8th, with an enrolment of 151 members, being an increase of 50 for the past year. It is undenominational, every member being at liberty to follow any special form of worship he (or she) may desire. The object of the Society is to promote :— (1) The daily reading of the Bible (2) daily prayer for the gift of the Holy Spirit, and for guidance through life (8) the daily endeavour to follow the footsteps of Christ. Any person may become a member by applying to Dr Smith, Hon. Secretary, Drakelow." from whom charts, &c., (in English or Welsh) may be had free. In connection with the above is a free Bible Distribution Society any person (above 14 years of age) who is unable to obtain a Bible will be supplied with one free (English and Welsh) by applying to Dr Smith.

Newmarket. Local Choir Triumphant. At the eisteddfod held at Mold on Christmas Day, the Newmarket Mixed Choir (under the leadership of Mr Williams) carried off chief honours for rendering" Ar don o flaen y gwyntoedd." The members of the choir experienced great difficulty in returning from the contest, it being about 3-30 a.m., when they arrived at Newmarket. Owing to the inaccessibility of Mold from this neighbourhood, it was arranged to drive there from Holywell. But the journey back again on foot from Holy- well to Newmarket proved more arduous than anticipated, and is not likely to be soon forgotten by most of the choristers.

Competitive Meeting. On Christmas Day the annual competitive meeting took place, promoted by members of the Wesleyan cause here. The event proved to be a decided success, and the chairman was Mr E. Lewis Evans (Rhyl), the Rev John Kelly (Prestatyn) acting as conductor. The prize-winners were as follows For the best essay on Ananias and Sapphira," H. Thomas and Thos. Lewis shared the prize. Mr Rogers won the prize for pennilhon. In the musical portion, Mr E. Williams' party (mixed) carried off the prize for ren- dering A bydd arwyddion." There was no competition for the male voice piece, and in the contest for a party of children (num- bering not less than 16) Mr R. Williams' party carried off the prize. Messrs Williams and Jones were the winners with a duet (own choice). In a solo contest for those who had not previously won, Mr W. Jones was awarded the prize. Miss M. E. Evans was the successful competitor in the soprano solo, the piece rendered being The Gift." For the tenor solo, "Nant y Mynydd," Mr E. Williams was the winner, and for the baritone solo, Y Bannerwr," Mr J. Dowell Williams was adjudged the best. In a solo contest for children under 15, Miss Maggie Evans got first prize, and Miss E. Roberts second. For reciting a hymn (confined to those under 10) Miss Blodwen Williams and Master J. D. Hughes were first and second res- pectively. For a recitation (open to any age) Mr T. Jones Hughes carried off the prize. The adjudicators were Mr W. J. Harper (Hhosesmor), Rev J. Kelly, and Rev W. H. Evans (Rhyi). The accompaniments were played by Miss Sillers, and the secretarial duties of the meeting were ably discharged by Mr J. Evans Hughes, Prengwyn Stores.

The Motor Train. Extensive use was made of the motor train during the holidays,the additional service being much appreciated. On Boxing Day between 500 and (503 passengers were carried, the car having to be run twice for the late trip, when 50 passengers were carried the first time and 70 the second.

Success of Dyserth Pupils. At the recent examination of the Central Welsh Board, 11. Thomas and J. I). Jones (two candidates from Dyserth attending the Rhyl County School) gained senior certificates. These have just come to hand, and they were accompanied by a prize for each of the two boys. These two pupils also passed in an examination in Welsh.

Musical Succesess. At the Rhyl Boxing Day Eisteddfod the musical ability of the residents of Gronant was well demonstrated. Under the able leadership of Mr W. Thomas, the Gronant mixed choir carried off the first prize (i'8 and a gold scarf pin for the conductor) for a splendid rendering of Dr. Parry's Ar don o flaen y gwyntoedd." The contest was a keen n one. there being five entries, including (in addition to Gronant) Corwen, Llanarmon. Flint, and Newmarket. Mr Thomas and his very able choir are to be congratulated on their success. Another honour was also brought toGronant through the instrumentality of Miss Alice M. Edwards, who won the first prize in a juvenile solo for those under 16, the piece selected for contest being T. Edwards' "Eternal Love." There were 12 entries, and Miss Edwards' effort was very highly spoken of by the adjudicator who remarked that he had never heard anything so well sung by a child. 11 0

Passed with Honours. Miss Gwladys Hughes (Freelands) and y Miss Emily Blanche Proffit (Bodville) have passed with honours the intermediate exami- nation of the London College of music held at Holywell last week. Both are pupils of Mr W. Nuttall, L.L.C.M., of Holywell.

-0 A T ALL REDUCED TO CLEAR LAMPS, CROCKERY, CLOCKS, SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, and a large assortment of HARDWARE of every description. T ROBT. OWEN, Ffynnongroew.

SUNDAY SERVICES AT FFYNNONGROEW. MOKIAII C.M. CHAPE;, (Welsh). -10 a.m. and (> p.m., Rev Ezra Jones, Prcstatyn. BKTHANTA WIJSLKYAN ClIAPEI, (Welsh). —10 n,.ll). MrR.Hu.L;bu!Cwm.:<)p.in.RevE.(r. Turner. ALL SAINTS (Church of England). —10-80 a.m. (Welsh), (j p.m. (English) Rev H. Harris, B.A. w ST. ANDBBW'S COKGIIEGATIONAL CHUKCII (English) 10-30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev W. Yeoman. Prestatyn. TABKKNACLE BAPTIST CHAPEl, (Welsh).— 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.. Rev. R. Morgan. SILOAH CONGREGATIONAL CHUKCII (Welsh). — 10 a.m., Rev T. Well Jones, Pentraeth; 6 p.m., Rev Dr E P. Jones. PKNIEL WESLEYAN CHAPEL (Welsh) Pen -Y-fforcld, 2 p.m., Rev E. G. Turner 6 p.m., Prayer Meeting. GVVYNFA C.M. CHAPEL (Welsh), Bhewl Fawr.— 2 p.m., Rev Ezra Jones, Prestatyn.

Mostyn. English Congregational Church Annual Concert. This meeting was held in the English Congregational Church on Wednesday- night. The place was well filled, and a most enjoyable programme was rendered. T. J. Pownall, Esq., occupied the chair, and Miss Nellie Weir, Liverpool, was the accompanist The now popular elocutionist, Mr EhlllJ Kvaus, created much amusement in his humourous sketch •' Mr Fussey's Birthday Party," and tile recitation on Christmas B.dis" drew much applause. His fine rhetoric abilities are also shared by his brother (Mr Fred Evans) who was encored sifter each performance. Miss Violet Lnufc (Liverpool) also gave much satisfaction. Among the other artistes were Miss Evans (Dyserth), Mr D. Jones (Ffynnongroew), and Tenorydd Mostyn," whose singing was greatly enjoyed by all. The usual vote of thanks was proposed by the chairman, and seconded by Mr Wm Griffiths, who also moved a heart)- vote of tlunks t) the chairman for his services. This was carried amid applause. The doxology being sung, the meeting was brought to a close.

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