Prestatyn Weekly

The Living." According to the Diocesan Calendar, the living of Meliden is worth £ 260 per annum, together with 21 acres of glebe and a vicarage. 0 11 The population in 1901 was 478.

-fr FUNERAL OF THE VICAR OF MELIDEN. On Monday afternoon the funeral took place at Meliden of the Rev E. 0. Williams, Vicar of the parish, who died on Thursday last, as stated in our previous issue. The funeral was largely attended, a con- siderable number of clergy being among those present. The chief mourners were Mrs Lewis (niece),and Miss and Mr Morris (brother and sister of Mrs Williams). There was a short service at the house taken part in by the Revs. Pugh Jones and H. Humphreys (Henllan), and before leaving the choir sang the Welsh hymn 0 Dduw rho im dy hecld." The church was quite full, and the service consisted of an English psalm being sung, and the Rev. Ed. Evans (Dinmael) read a portion of scripture in Welsh. The hymn Peace, perfect peace" was sung, and as the remains were being carried out of the church, the Dead March was played by Mr T. Owen. At the graveside a short service was also conducted, the clergy taking part including Revs. Pugh Jones, H. Humphreys, D. Jones (Gorsedd), and J. Felix (Cilcaen). After the Welbh hymn "0 Fryuiau Caersalem was sung, several of the officers of the church placed mementoes on the grave. There were many handsome floral tributes, among them being one from the members of the choir and Sunday School

THE HOUSING PROBLEM AT LLANASA Waiting for the Local Government Board. The Llanasa Parish Council recently sent a. communication to the County Council on the subject of the scarcity of houses in that parish, asking the Council to take into con- sideration the Working Classes Acts, 1890- 1903, with the view of having the same amended, as at present the Acts were not considered to be workable in rural districts. It was explained at the Committee of the County Council that the Local Government Board had the matter under consideration, and it was resul vul that the matter be deferred to the next meeting of the Committee to await the report of the Local Government Board. The Clerk, replying to Mr Tilby, said nothing had yet been done by the Council with regard to the housing of the working classes. The Deputy Clerk (Mr Ollive) remarked that some few years ago something was done towards the provision of small holdings. The Council had about half-a-dozen applications, and went to the expense of purchasing a field at Hope. An inquiry was held on the spot, and the applicants were interviewed. Some intricacies arose, and by the time the field Was ready the applicants had either left the neighbourhood or had died. Mr Tilby What became of the land '? The Deputy Clerk We sold it again.

The Flintshire assizes were held 011 Mon- day at Mold before the Lord Chief Justice. In his charge to the grand jury, his Lordship remarked that the business at those Assizes Was very light, and he thought it was a mutter of great satisfaction to those who studied the criminal law and the condition of the criminal classes in the United Kingdom to see there was a steady diminution of crime, due, he hoped, partly to the spread of religion and of education in moral principles, in which the Principality, and particularly the northern part, had always led the way. In this res- pect Mold and the county of Flint were no exception. There was only one bill to be brought before the Grand Jury, and that was one which would not present any difficulty.

A Good Beginning. The late Ian Maclaren had a fund ol good stories. One occurs to me which I have not Seen chronicled. When last in New York he was giving some excellect advice to a group of literary beginners. "Begin your stories well," he said, emphati- cally. There's nothing like a good begin- ning. Indeed, it's half the battle. Always bear in mind the young man who, desiring to marry secured a favourable healing 10111 11 his sweetheart's irascible father by opening the interview with the words I know a Way, sir, whereby you can save money.

Induction Service. On Friday evening, at the Parish Church, the Rev. Evans-Jones, M.A., was formally inducted to the living at Dyserth, the cere- mony being performed by Archdeacon Evans, St. Asaph. There was a large congregation present, and the service was fully choral. The Archdeacon delivered an impressive address, touching upon the duties of the Vicar to his parishioners, and also what the latter owed to their Vicar.

Wedding. At Brunswick Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Rhyl, on Wednesday last week, the marriage took place of P.C. Wm. Jones, Dyserth, to Miss Maggie Hughes, Bodhyfryd, Rhyl, the Rev W. 0. Evans officiating. There was a numerous attendance of relatives and friends, and the bride Wt'S given away by her brother- in-law, Mr Barker, Brymbo. Miss M. A. Hughes acted as bridesmaid, and the duties of best man were discharged by P.C. Thomas Foulkes. After the ceremony the party was entertained to breakfast by Dr. Moreton Pritchard, J.P., and Mrs Pritchard, with whom the bride had been in service for the past five years. The newly-married couple received a large number of presents.

Managers Meeting. At the meeting of School Managers held on Monday, Mr J. Williams, J.P (Rosslyn) was elected chairman of this body, and the Rev Evans Jones, M.A., correspondent in place of the late Rev J. Owen. Since the death of Mr Owen, the Rev. R. P. Hughes had dis- charged the duties of correspondent to the managers.

School Trip. On Thursday afternoon close on a hundred members of the English C.M. Chapel, Pen- n sarn, had an outing to Dyserth, the party joining the motor train at Prestatyn. Tea was prepared for the scholars at Trecastell Farm.

Postal Arrangements. The necessity for a sub post office in Upper Dyserth has been advocated by correspondents in our columns on several occasions, and it is reported that a movement is now on foot to petition the P.M.G. to grant this. Over 50 signatures have already been attached to the petition.

Sudden Death. The death occurred on Saturday morning of Mr Robert Roberts, Bodunig. Mr Roberts had been in indifferent health for some time, but this did not prevent him taking an active part in his business. On Friday lie was at Carnarvon, and on returning home the same evening, he was taken seriously ill and suc- cumbed on Saturday morning at the age of 75 years, leaving a widow but no family. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, and was very largely attended. The Rev. Evans-Jones officiated, interment being in the churchyard. Mr Roberts was very well-known in the district, he having been in a large way of business here for many years. At one time he was tenant of Marion Mills and also Llewerllyd Mills, where lie carried on an extensive trade. After leaving these places, nearly twenty years ago, he took up his residence at Bodunig, and in addition to the corn and flour business he had here, he worked one of the lime quarries at Ochr-y- foel. He was always an energetic man, and although advanced in years led an active life until the last. At one time he was a churchwarden, and was ever a staunch supporter of all church work.

MARRIAGE OF MISS GAMLIN The marriage took place at St. Thomas's Church, Rhyl, on Saturday of Mr John Gordon, Pollockshields, Glasgow, and Miss Elizabeth Frances, daughter of Mr F. J. Gamlin, solicitor and magistrates' clerk, Rhyl. The Bishop of St. Asaph, assisted by the Rev Thomas Lloyd, vicar of HhyJ, officiated. The bride's dress was of rich ivory tinted Venetian satin, with yoke, berthe, and sleeves of fine Brussels lace. The full skirt was prettily embroidered at the foot with true lovers' knots of raised chiffon, and with long chiffon sash ends hanging in graceful folds to the end of the train. A fine embroidered veil was worn over the wreath of real orange blossoms. The bride carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley, white heather, and white roses, the gift of the bridegroom. Her jewellery consisted of a pearl brooch and an emerald and diamond ring, also the gifts of the groom. The bridesmaids were Miss Agnes Myfanwy Gamlin, Miss Lina Gordon, and Miss Lily Lathom. The bride's travelling dress was of mauve and white striped cloth, the cloth being embroidered with silver braid and finished at the foot by a broad band of pale mauve faced cloth. The short coat to match had a waist- coat of mauve cloth, the sleeves having under- sleeves of cream tucked net, stitched with mauve silk. Her hat was of fine white crino- line, with a mauve and white lilac crown. The ceremony was one of the most brilliant events held in Rhyl for many years, and was witnessed by a very large number of people. the church being crowded.

JOHN ROBERTS, DRAPER, OUTFITTER, & HOUSE FURNISHER Tailoring, Dressmaking, and Millinery a Speciality. MOURNING AND WEDDING ORDERS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. Kinder House, Ffsioiipew.

Social at "All Saints." As a mark of appreciation of the valuable work that has been done here by Capt. Morris and his coadjutor (Mr Samuels), the friends at All Saints gave a social tea and entertain- ment on Wednesday evening, in aid of The Church Army. A large number were present, and the event was thoroughly enjoyable. The programme was as follows :—Part songs, Day School Choir address by the Chairman; pianoforte duet, Miss Jones and Mr T. Jones; song, Meimven Llechid; gramophone selection. Mr Roberts; address by Nurse Parry songs. Mr E. Davies song, Infants address by Capt. Cantrell song, Gwendraeth Party; Finale, God save the King." The chairman was Mr Daniel Edwards, the Rev H. Harris acting as conductor. Unfortunately, Captain Morris was not present, he having left with with the Van on Monday for Hawarden. Prior to his de- parture a group consisting of Captain and Mrs Morris, Rev H. Harris (Vicar), Messrs T. Jones, (Gwendraeth), and J. Roberts, Kidderminster House (Wardens), and W. Jones (Sexton) were photographed in the road, opposite the church.

Very Necessary. Thanks to the efforts of our Parish Council, notice boards are shortly to be fixed one at each end of the village, to warn reckless chaffeurs and others against furious driving.

Improving. We are pleased to learn that Mr R. Jones, C.C., who has been seriously ill, is a little better.

Co-Operative Society Important Developments. The Society have purchased the freehold property known as Brighton Villas," in- cluding the plot of laud adjoining. They intend to build a new Stores on the site adjoining the villas, as the present premises have become totally inadequate to cope with the large business that is now transacted there. Brighton Villas and their tenants will not be interfered with in any way. At a meeting of the managers on Monday night it was decided to grant preferential shares at 4 per cent.

Colliers and Watches. At the Holywell County Court on Tuesday several judgment summonses came before Jutige Moss, Harris Stone, a Leeds jeweller, sueing a dozen people (colliers from Bagillt) for payment for watches. The defendants pleaded poverty, and stated plaintiff's rep- resentative (a man named Cohen) had forced the watches on to them. His honour was inclined to this belief, and only made small orders in each case, refusing to allow Cohen his costs.

FFYNN0NG110EW. WINNING NUMBERS of Draw held June 13th, 1907 — 1st prize No. 681, 2nd 3212, 3rd 5!)!), 4th 1813, 5th 1522, (3th 943, 7th 13(55, 8th 287, 9th 607, 10th 965. 11th 500, 12th 693, 13th 125, 14th 326, 15th 1313, 16th 3167, 17th 982, 18th 470, 19th 354, 20th 22, 21st (special prize) 570.

BAPTIST MINISTER AND THE GUARDIANS. To the Editor of the "Prestatyn Weekly SIR Kimlly allocate to me a small space of your valuable columns to reply briefly to the strictures passed upon me by some of the Guardians, as reported in your last week's issue. I have neither the desire nor the time to enter into any controversy over this matter, and will therefore content myself with but a short notice of the same. I shall, at the outset, give the Relieving Officer's statement: "That if lie had left her alone she would not have applied for relief; she would not have applied only he induced her to do so," a most emphatic and unqualified denial. It is perfectly ridiculous to think that I would take the trouble and lose valuable time to attempt such folly. And allow me to heartily thank the Rev Vr Oliver for standing by me in the face of such a ridiculous charge. The part I took was at and by special request to intercede on behalf of the said aged and poor lady, and I have witnesses to the truth of this statement. And further, in fulfilment of that request, and the duty laid upon me by God's word, vide James 1. 27, Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep him- self unspotted from the world." I also re- pudiate any desire on my part to dictate either to the Relieving Officer or the Board of Guardians. My reason would be this. Common sense would tell me that such a course would defeat the end I sought to gain, and any plea I should advance. My only intention was to plead with the Board for a favourable consideration of this case, and in that light the expression of opinion as to the paltry character of the relief given in that specific case was amply justified. Let me remind some of the said Guardians that sneers and ridicule are but stones that re- bound and strike harder the users thereof. Let them sincerely study these cases and act with sympathy. I wonder if the chairman, Mr H. Powell, or Mr Petrie would like to see their own aged mother, 74 years old, and in an advanced state of weakness, left to subsist on 3/- per week and to provide clothing out of it. All I plead is that they should administer the law sympathetically as well as economically, and bear in mind the Golden Rule, To do to others as they would have others do to them." Trusting that in future better counsels may prevail and better work accomplished on all hands in the care of the aged poor. I shall, God willing, do my part to succour and aid the aged, weak and infirm, the remainder of life's rough pilgrimage on earth. Let Liberals on the Guardians remember their duty to hasten, as per their pledges, the dawn of the day of old-age pensions, and as far as possible adapt the present Poor Law to that end.—Yours truly, (Rev.) RHYS MORGAN, Ffynnongroew. Baptist Minister.

Halendy. A memorial service for the late Mrs Hugh Williams, Mount Terrace, was conducted at the English Congregational Church on Sunday night by Mr Morgan, Greenfield. Deceased's family have been actively associated with this church since it was founded. There was a large congregation, and the service was very impressive. Special hymns were sung, and Mr B. Parry (organist) rendered the Dead March in Saul."

Cricket. Mostyn Park cancelled their engagement I with Llanychan last Saturday at home, because the ground was too wet.

Coming-of-Age Festivities. It has been decided that the festivities in commemoration of the coming-of-age of Vis- count Feilaing, eldest son and heir of the Earl of Denbigh, shall take place at River Bank, near Holywell, on July 10th and 11th. when Lord Denbigh will entertain several hundreds of his tenantry on the Downing estate and friends. The tenantry will present the young heir with his portrait in oils and an address, and the Holywell Urban Council will also present an address. .+-

WHITFORD-MOSTYN GARDEN AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The show will be held on August 21st, at Mostyn Hall Park by the kind permission of Lord Mostyn. Schedules for both sections which have now been issued, show that the Managing Committee have been alive to the requirements in order to secure a successful demonstration. The agricultural section now embraces Ffynnongroew, Mostyn, Llanasa, Newmarket. Whitford, Gorsedd, Y seeifiog, and Holywell. The list of prizes shows that entries are invited from farmers of C40 rentals, larmers and cottagers under Z40 rentals, and there is an open class for a number of exhibits. A change, made this year, admits members of the Society to enter at reduced fees. In the horticultural section there is all ex- tended list of prizes offered, particularly in the Special class," and in addition to flowers, fruit, and vegetables, this section now includes industrial subjects of competition.

SUNDAY SERVICES AT FFYNNONGROEW. BHTHANIA Wi;sii!iYAN CHAPEL (Welsh). —10 a.m. Mr W. Parry, Llanasa; 6 p.m., Mr J. Parry,Gronant MOltIAH C.M. CHAPEL (Welsh). -10 a.m. Rev E. Jones, Gwersyllt (j p.m. Prayer Meeting. ALL SAINTS (Church of England). —10-30 a.m. (Welsh), 6 p.m. (English) Rev. H. Harris, B.A. ST. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (English) 10-30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Rev W. Bell, Prestatyn. SILOAH CONGREGATIONAL CHuncH (Welsli). — 10 a.m, Mr lloberts, Brynteg 6 p.m. Mr Rogers, Dyserth. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHAPEL (Welsh).—10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Rev. R. Morgan. PENIEL WESLEYAN CHAPEL (Welsh) Pen-y-ffordd. 10 a.m. Mr J. Parry, Gronant; 6 p m., Mr W. Parry Llanasa. GWYN FA C.M. CHAPEL (Welsh), Rhewl Fawr.— 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. E. Jones, Gwersyllt.

-4- SUNDAY SERVICES AT MOSTYN BETIIEL C.M. CHAPEL (Welsh), 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. R. Jones. Rhos. BRYN SION, WESLEYAN CHAPEL (Welsh) 10 a.m. Rev E. G. Turner; 0 p.m., Mr J. Evans, Penyffordd. CYSEGR CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL (Welsh), 10 a.m.Mr Rogers, Dyserth; 6 p.m. Mr Roberts, Brynteg ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH—10 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. CHRIST CHURCH (Clmreh of England), 10 a.m. (Welsh) and 11-15 a.m. (English), Rev. W. V. Jones, M.A. (Vicar) and Rev. T. G. Jores (curate) 6 p.m. (Welsh) Rev. T. G. Jones. B.A. LADY AUGUSTA &CHOOL CHAPEL (English), 0-80 p.m. Rev. W. V. Jones, M.A.

YYANTED a FURNISHED COTTAGE in Prestatyn, Meliden, Dyserth, or Gronant, for four weeks from July 17th to August 14th. — Terms and particulars to Mr Whitley, 4, Manchester Boad, Heaton Chapel, Stockport. RANTED, LAWN MOWER AND LAWN HOLLER, purchase or hire. Apply— Peudre House, Prestatyn. I SAMUEL E. JONES, will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife after this date. 6, Isglan Cottages, Prestatyn. June 12th, 1907. gE RYANT, experienced general, good wages to suitable young person.—Bradshaw, Sandy Lane. JEWELLING HOUSES for SALE at Dyserth. — Apply, Jones, Plumber, Meliden. BAKE-HOUSE to LET, good opening z' excellent modern oven. Apply-Bod- hyfryd, Dyserth. (j-OYEHN EBB CAR for Sale, in good order, cheap.—Apply, Prestatyn Weekly Office. PICTURESQUE BUNGALOW for Sale elevated position, garden, small green- house immediate possession. Particulars on the premises, Whitecot Meliden or at Woodbine, Prestatyn. MPLOVERS are reminded that under the Act of li)0f) they are liable to pay compensation for accidents that may occur to every person in their employ including DOMESTIC SERVANTS. For a small premium they can insure against all liability. Full particulars and proposal forms may be obtained by applying as below. UNFURNISHED HOUSES TO LET, from JE18 to f30 per annum FURNISHED, from £1 1/- to £ 8 8/- weekly. BUNGALOW with Bath (hot water) etc., £ 18. HOUSE, Nant Hall Road. 7 Bedrooms, Bath, etc., £ 24.—WM. INGLEFIELD,House and Insur- ance Agent, Town Hall Buildings. J\ £ ANDOLINE LESSONS. Pupils visited if desired. For terms apply to Miss Winifred Yeoman, Lyndhurst, Prestatyn. PROPEllTY for SALE, by Private Treaty, Houses, Shops, and Land. -Apply, Thomas Williams, Bradford House, Prestatyn WALLIS AND SCOTT, Auctioneers and Estate Agents, have houses to Let at the following rents £ 19 10s, £ 21, and £ 40 Z-1 (with land), and £ 45. Houses and Building Land fur Sale. Offices High St., Prestatyn. jgENNEIT'S DIRECTORY for NORTH WALES, price 3/fi. This publication will contain a complete alphabetical list of commercial and professional addresses for towns and villages in North Wales, also a list of the county and borough magistrates, town and urban councillors, with information of an otlicial and miscellaneous char- acter.—BENNETT A Co Chapel Walks, Granville Street, Birmingham. Mr. Joseph Williams, Auctioneer, Valuer, and House Agent, County Chambers, Rhyl, Has Opened Branch Offices at Stafford Chambers, HIGH ST., PRESTATYN Where all business entrusted to him will have his immediate and personal attention. Rhyl Telephone: No. 0179. PENDRE SCHOOL, PRESTATYN. Day and Boarding School EOR GIRLS. Preparatory School for Boys. Principal MISS ETHEL HICKSON (Teachers' Diploma University of Cambridge). Miss M. Pascall, Late Organist and Clioirmistress of the United Methodist Free Church, Northwich. Two Certificates R.A.M. Teacher of Organ, Piano, Singing, and Theory. Pupils prepared for Diploma it other Examinations. "Alderley," High Street, Prestatyn.