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EASTERTIDE HOLIDAYS AT RHYL Merry Sunshine and Merry Crowds. I A Record Bank Holiday Throng. Successful Eisteddfod and football Competition. Holiday-makers ought to have been grateful to the clerk of the weather this Easter. The first Bank Holiday of the year occurs in a month that is notor- ious for its changeable and showery weather, and this year a wet Easter was expected, or at any rate feared, because the preceding month had been excep- tionally fine and dry, until the eve of Good Friday, when there were- some signs of what people call the- weather breaking1. It is, however, the unex- pected that usually happens, especiallv in regard Ito the weather. Several changes of wind on Sunday threatened to bring the spell of sunshine to an end, ibut in spite of a falling barometer and a varying thermometer, the sky re- mained clear, and those who came Rhylwards by the midnight trains had! good reason to believe that the long day (or days, if they were lucky enough to be able to afford, more than one) before them would be chock full of those in- -eomparable pleasures which the seaside holds forth. So far as perfect climatic conditions were concerned, not even the most splenetic of hypochondriacs could raise the faintest rumble of a grumble. It was just perfect—an ideal week-end with a specially glorious Alonday, the beauty of which only intensified the feelings of antipathy with which many a weary toiler was -bound to look for- ward to the hideous work-a-day to- morrow. What a pity it is there is no statue to commemorate the man who founded Bank Holidays. We warrant more wreaths would be placed in one year on his effigy than have ever graced the "Wellington and kelson statues since the days they were unveiled. But to return to this particular Bank Holiday. Safely may it be said that even if there have been as good, there never can have j been a better Bank Holiday indeed, one would have to go back many years to recall an Eafter Monday that was anything like it. As a contemporary put it, From dewy morn to dewy eye the sun shone with a brilliancy that was worthy of a day in June, and the sky was as blue as one would expect to find it in Italy when Vesuvius is quiescent. In the sun at noon the heat was equal to that of midsummer, but in the shade it was delightfully cool, for a light breeze kept the atmosphere fresh and transparent." On Bank Holiday the congested state of the Promenade reminded one forcib- ly of the height of the season, with one I exception most people had been wise enough not to discard the sombre win-II ter clothes for the lightsome and airy garb of summer-time. And truth be told, it did get chilly when the sun: sank westwards. All the morning ex- cursion trains were dumping down visi- tors on the Rhyl platform, and the ticket-collectors, were sorely taxed to see that in the press none got by without iirst surrending their hvtle piece of green pasteboard. From Manchester, Liverpool, Oldham, Brum," the Pot- teries, Crewe, and heaven above knows where else the trippers came. Such a joyous throng it was, too, and made up y I of all sorts and conditions. There was the rustic bucolic, his features bespeak- ing the farm here the pale weedy youth patently come from the factory. In sailed paterfamalias, accompanied by ma, and such a brood, each and every one of them laden with the proverbial seaside-tripper's basket. Frum pa's pock- et showed the suspicious cork, and if truth be told, the contents of the bottle, which looked so wonderfully like cold tea, were composed of a far more effecti ve restorative. But the crowd was not: entirely composed of English people, I though certainly they made up the ma- jority. Think of that ye Wales-for-the- Welshers! Think, too, of the people twho came down to amuse you at your 'Eisteddfod, and you will fiiid that some 70 per cent. of them were English. If it was not for the blilthesoine tripper from the Potteries, and the smoke bes- mirched manufacturing towns of Lan- cashire and the Midlands, Hhyl's hotels and boarding-houses would still be mud and plaster huts of the type met wit.h at and To us to whom the sea forms a daily part, so to speak, in the routine of life, a walk along the promenade when these trippers pos- sessed it was full of interest and in- struction. It taught one the truth of the old saying about familiarity breed- ing conltempt. One felt a sort of pro- prietary pride in the sea and the sea- breezes when he saw the eyi dell t plea- sure both were conferring on the toil- worn workers of our great industrial hives-or infernos according to taste. Buit the .success of this Eastertide was not merely due to the advent of day trippers, for quite a re-cord number of totfs came to stay the week-end with us. It was asserted in a Birmingham con/temporanr that great Joseph's sub- jects had not altogether forgotten that unfortunate newspaper slander, and that "fifty families who usually spent their Easter holidays at Llandudno, are now staying at Rhyl. Well, let us hope so, and we are sure that once hav- ing sampled Rhyl, on its merits alone, they will for ever think of going no- where else to spend their Easter, sum- mer, or any other holidays. p always like to see Birmingham people here, because we know the right kind when we meet them. One thing our Easter- fide visitors .will agree with us in is that tjiere was no lack of amusement for them. The man who could find noth- ing to .match his taste in the way of recreation would in all probability growl even when he reached Elvsiirnr. Music in plenty we had for the musical, lovely sunsets for the poetic, drives for those desirous of exploring the beauties which surround us, golf and rowing for the strenuous, lounges for the' loungers, fun for the frivolous, and— well, something for everybody. Band of Hope Demonstration A GOOD FRIDAY FUNCTION. The usual demonstration in connec- tion with the Bands of Hope of the town took place on Good Friday under the pleasantest possible climatic conditions. In procession the members of the var- ious bands, carrying banners and Hags, set out from the Town Hall at :2-30 p.m., and traversed the following routeBodfor Street, West Kinmel Street, Ffynnongroew Road over the H Bridge to Warren Road, Palace Avenue, Edward Henry Street, Cres- cent Road, Water Street, Sussex Street, and High Street, the Rhyl Amateur- Brass Band at their head playing suit- able march music. The order of the procession was as follows:—Ministers and Officers, Rhyl Amateur Brass Band, Mill Bank Band of Hope, Taber- nacle do, Bethel do, Presbvterian do, Morfa Bach do, Brunswick do, Clwyd S'trect do, Christ Church do Soar do, Carmel do, Salem do, and Immanuel fl o. The marshals were Mr W Jones, Bod Giwihm, and Mr W Evans, 4, Windsor Street. Most of the Bands of Hore held even- ing meetings. AT SALEiM. At Salem, Warren Road, Mr Roberts (Marlborough Gorve) took the chair, and a large audience thoroughly en- joyed the excellent concert programme provided for their delectation. The contents of the programme was as follows Chorus, Yr Argliwydd yw'm Ilarweinydd," the Children; recita- tion, Master J Glyn Owen duet, Miss- es M Charlton and S J Tinman reci- tation, Misses L Mathews and Dolly Price song, Miss Mabel Bibby re- citation, Miss Gwladys Owen recita- tion. Master John Haines; duet, Miss- es (xwen and Alytanwy Williams re- citation, Master John Hughes; chorus, Crwel fanerau Dirwe.-t," the Children recitation, Miss Edith Jones song, Master Edwin Jones recitation, Mas- ter David Edwards; trio, Misses Sally Edwards, May Roberts, and E Will- iam; address by the Chairman: chor- us, "Syehu y dagrau," the Children recitation, Miss lia-te Yaughan; reci- tation, Master Willie Oiwen; song, Miss Orweii Williams: recitation, Miss- es Nellie Price and M Mathews trio, Misses Edith Price, Maggie Roberts, and Lizzie Jones: dialogue, Misses Mary Roberts, Annie Roberts, and Mas- ter AV song, Miss Enid Row- lands recitation, Miss Winnie Ed- wards: song. Miss Gwen Jones; re- citation, Mr John Haines; song, Miss- Annie Roberts chorus, Cenwch i Dduw." Prizes were also given for singing and speech-making. Miss Middleton accompanied. The usual Wltc of thanks was proposed by Mr T E Jones, seconded by Mr Dan Jones. I BETHEL C.M. At Bethel (C.M.), the Rev Lewis Owen presided, and the following pro- gramme was gone through:—Congre- gational hymn-tune, Cysegrwn flaen- ttWyith"; duet, "Gradewch i blant bychain," Misses Mary Roberts and Maria Jones; gramophone selections, Mr Brookes competition on the alpha- bet recitation, The Joiner," Master Freddie Roberts; singing competition answering questions from the tenth chapter of the Mother's Gitt dial- logue, "How is my Sailor lioy," Misses May Beech and Ettie Roberts; singing competition competition in reciting the ten first verses from Matthew ii; recitatioll, "Do you," Master Thomas Davies: competition, reciting Hymn 783; Seren Bethlehem," by the chil- dren recitation, "AVhat the May Queen said," Miss Polly Culley com- petition, answering any question from the 6th chapter of Mother's UiH"; competition on the Modulator; song, Trust and Obey," Miss Freda Jones song, Behold, we are coming," Master Gorman Parr y gramophone selections, Air AVm Roberts; singing competition, "0 Arglwydd, sancteiddia duet, Misses Sally Thomas and Edith Will- iams unpunctuated reading competi- tion recitation, Sunshine and Show- er," Miss May Beech adjudication on the writing of the Lord's Prayer; gra- mophone conclusion, Hen Wlad fy hadau," Mr William Roberts. Dur- ing the evening several of the children received prizes. The concert was pre- coded by a tea party, given by the lady members of the chapel, after which the children enjoyed a romp in a field lent by Mr Grilnths, Trellewelyn Farm. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN. The members of the English Presby- terian Baud of Hope were entertained to tea. In the evening a miscellaneous and competitive programme was gone through. In the absence of Mr C W Jones, C.C., Mr T H Griffiths presided over a crowded audience. The prize- winners were as follows:—Recitation (under ten), Miss Hilda Wilson solo (under 14). Miss Gwladys Edwards: quartette, In this hour of softened splendour," Mr Gonier Owen and par- ty pencil sketch (any object), Mr J Collins: violin solo, Mr Richie Pryce best Hot Cross Bun making, Mr Gomer Owen recitation (under 14). Miss May Wright. Other novel competitions were also held. AT CARMEL. Amongst the adult members of the Carmel Band of Hope who marched in the procession were Messrs Edwiu Jones, Morris Hughes, J AV Roose, Parry, J Morris Jones, Robert Wamby, Walter Buckley, Henry Jones, J R Jones, Hugh Edwards, Mrs Edwin Jones, Mrs EdwardJones, At the evening meeting the president was Mr John R Jones (Stanley Park). The contributors to the programme were lises Nellie Roberts, Marv Wvnne, Hilda Hoose, Ceridwen Proffit, Gwen Edwards, Misses Lloyd, Miss Roberts, Masters Glyn Roose, It Evans, Edwin Wynne, Walter Wynne, and Mr E T Wynne. The tea was prepared by Mrs Morris Hughes and Mrs Henry Jones, assisted by several other ladies. MILL BANK. In connection with the Mill Bank Band Mr T J Hughes presided over an interesting and largely-attended com- petitive meeting. The adjudicators were Mrs J T Jones, Aled House, and Mr Hugh Edwards. The accompan- ists were Miss E Dowell and Master R W Pierce. The usual vote of thanks was proposed by Mr Pierce (River Street). CLWYD STREET CHAPEL. At Clwyd Street Chapel another com- petitive meeting was held, Mr Thomas Roberts (Institution) being in the chair. The adjudicators were the Revs R Rich- ards, J Knowles Jones, and Wm Lloyd, and Messrs J T Jones, T 1) Jones, and J Roberts Jones. At the tea which preceded the meeting the tables were presided over by Mrs S T Jones, Mrs T D Jones, Mrs Morris, Miss Muriel Jones (Ithelfryn), Miss Morris, Miss Barbara Ethrards (River Street), Miss Kate Jones (Llys Aled), Miss Owen (14, ELwy Street), M iss Davies (Gronant Street), Miss Jones (Bodawen), and Miss olonrs (Cynwyd House). The usual vote of thanks was proposed by Mr Thomas (Elwy Street), and seconded by Mr Ed- wards (River Street).
Eastertide at the 'Churches.
Eastertide at the 'Churches. DECORATIONS AND DECORATORS The Rhyl Churches were all decorated for their Eastertide services, the will- ing hands of various ladies and gentle- men completely transfiguring the inter- iors with the aid of flowers and foliage. In all of them, too, special services were held. ST. THOMAS'S. At St Thomas's Church the decorators were: -Al,tar vases, Mrs Tidswell; sacrarium, Mrs Storey: choir stalls, Mrs Lloyd and the Misses Llovd (The Vicarage), Mrs D Thomas, and Miss Isabel Evans end of choir stalls, Miss Hugh Jones; pulpit, Miss Trousdell; font, Miss Perks windows, Mrs Hues, Misses Brattan, Miss Wild, M iss Agnes Gamlin, Miss Talbott, Miss Gladys Da- vies and Master Alec Davies, Miss Thomas, Miss Jenkins, Miss Ruth Greenstreet, and Messrs Herbert and Glyn Lloyd (The Vicarage). Contri- butions of flowers and money came from Mrs G A Taverner, Mrs Wood, Mrs Greenstreet, Misses Wilson Jones, Mrs, Trehearn, M rs Gamlin, Mrs Cook, ll's: Chambres, Miss Chadwick, Mrs Finlay- son, Miss Bgst, Miss I/ Miss Hollo- way, Mrs* idswol], Miss Hugh Jones, Mrs Hues, Miss Wild, Mrs Dr Thomas, Mrs Talbott, )1rs M ainwaring, Mrs De Ilance. Mrs Sheffield, Mr Herbert, and Miss Hilda Edge. ST. JOHN'S. At St John's Church the decorators were—<Mrs Grosvenor, Mrs Wright, Mrs Webb, Mrs Ernest Thomas, Miss Pickstock, Miss Webb, the Misses Haw- thorne, Miss Geary, Miss Gaidon, and Mr Fred Bell. ST. ANN'S. The decora,tors and contributors at St Ann's were—Miss Miller, Mrs Hughes (The Poplars), Miss Roberts (Niths- dale), Misses Bagnall, Miss Bird, Mrs Hammond, Mrs Taylcur, Miss Owen Jones, Mrs Roberts, Mr Stanley, Mrs Jones (4, Railway Terrace), Misses Webster, Mr Smith (Ty'n Rhyl), and Miss Chadwick. ST. MARY'S R.C. A number of devotional services were held at St Mary's Catholic Church ii-oiii Palm to Easter Sundays, good congre- gations being present at each service. On Palm Sunday the blessing and distri- bution of palms took place, prior to the 10-30 Mass. Special music for this ceremony was well rendered by the choir. At the Mass (which followed) the Rev Father Swift, S.J., was the officiating priest, and the Rev Father- Collins, S.-J., read the Gospel of the Pasion according to St Matthew. In the evening the Rev Father Swift gave a most instructive discourse Oil the meaning ceremonies of "Holv Week. There were Low Masses on Tuesday a-nd Wednesday, at which the Passion narrative according to St Mark and St Luke were recited. On Maundy Thursday the Mass was at 8 a.m., the music to which was tastefully sung by a portion of the choir. Many com- municants approached the altar on this morning. At the conclusion of the Massf the blessed Sacrament was carried to the Altar of Repose, which looked beautiful, being adorned w. th a pro- fusion of flowers and candles. During the procession from the High Altar to the Altar of Report the choir de- votionally sang the Latin hymn, Pang Lingua." During the day there were many pious visitants to watch and pray at the Alftat- of Repose. In the evening, at 7 p.m., a short service was held at the Altar of Repose, the Rev Father Swift giving a short explana- tory introduction to the service, and re- citing appropriate pi avers a small c-hoir singing suitable hymns la motett. At 9 o'clock on Good Friday the ser- vice opened with prophesies from the Old Testament, followed by the Passion according to St John, read by the Rev Father J Collins, S.J. Then prayers for the Churches and Sovereign's wel- fare were recited by the Rev F Fish, S.J. Afterwards came the Adoration of the C'ros, during which the choir sang the 50th Psalm and divers hymns. At the close of the Adoration a proces- sion was formed, and proceeded from the High Altar to the Altar of Repose, where the Host .consecrated the previous day had been placed. While the hymn Yereilla Regis was being sung, the con- secrated Host was removed in solemn procession to the High Altar, the Mass of the Presanetified concluding the morning service. The three hours, a service in honour of the agony suff- ered -by our Redeemer on the Cross, took place at 3 p.m., Father Swift preaching seven most impressive and touching discourses on the seven last words of our Saviour. The choir gave a devotional rendition of suitable Psalms, prophesies, and hymns. The service on Saturday morning (commenc- ing at T o'clock) consisted of the bless- ing of the New Fire, the Paschal Can- dle, and the Baptismal Font; the recit- ing of twelve Old Testament prophecies, followed by a low Mass. Father Fish, S.J., was the officiating priest. The Masses on Easter Sunday commenced with a Low one at 8-30 a.m., many com- municants approaching the altar. The Rev Father Swift officiated at the Missa Cantata, which commenced at 10-30 a.m. The Rev Father J Collins, S.J., preached a most beautiful sermon from the text, He is risen," to an attentive congregation. Father Turner's Masses and Gounod's tk Angus Dei," also other special music, were expressively sung by the choristers. The evening ser- vice, which took the form of Rosary, was succeeded by a most earnest and instructive discourse on the subject of the Resurrection, and was preached by the Rev Father Swift, S.J. Then came a special motett by the choir, the ser- vice closing with solemn benediction. The soloists were Messrs W Hibbitts, W Whelan, and J Wilcox. Miss Ma- bel Hughes presided at the organ on Easter Sunday, and also player these voluntaries from Handel, viz.: I know that my Redeemer liveth," Wor- thy is the Lamb," and the "Hallelujah Chorus." The altar looked beautiful, as did the church which was due to the zeal of a number of ladies of St Mary's parish and the untiring sacristan, Mr John McManus.
Easter at Prestatyn.
Easter at Prestatyn. A year or two ago 1 vaster tide made little if any difference to Prestatyn, but this year it became the Mecca for quite a respectably-sized holiday throng. The newly-laid golf course was tempor- arily available, and a goodly number took advantage of that fact to sample the links, which are expected in the fu- ture to form one of Prestatyn's leading attractions. The motor service bet- ween Prestatyn, Meliden, and Dvserth was very extensively patronised during the holidays, and several extra trips had to be made, the improved car which has been put on this route during the past few days proving very serviceable. PRESTATYN CHURCH. At. Christ Church on Good Friday there were special celebrations of Holy Communion both in English and Welsh, and in the afternoon the Story of the Cross" was sung. The Vicar (the Rev 0 J Davies) gave a brief address on the Seven Words. Later on in the afternoon a children's service was held, and in the evening the Vicar conducted a largly-attended Welsh ser- vice. Holy Communion was celebra- ted five times on Easter Sunday, when the usual Sabbath services also took place. The Vicar had the clerical assistance of the Rev A Ogle, B.A., Warden of the Church Hostel, Bangor, during the day. For Eastertide the Church was ap- priately decorated witu flowers and foli- age, etc., the work of decoration being undertaken by the following:—Mes-j dames Gratton, J W W AVilliams, and.! Tickle, and the Misses Davies (Vicar- age), Linnell, Livesey, Lyne, Miller, Boydell, Davies (Fernbank), Coward (2), Howe, and l'rovis (2). Contribu- tions were received from Miss Wood- house, Miss Radlcy, Mr and Mrs Mor- gan (Nant Cottage), Mrs Coward, Mrs Bouchier, the Misses Jones and Davies (Fernbank), Mrs Scott, Mr Richardson, Mrs Newton, Mrs AVilliams (The Aven- ue). Miss Fitz-Err Jones, Mr AVelshv, Mrs Jones (The Croft), Miss Radcliffe, Miss Willams (Plas), Mrs Ellis (Pen- isa), and Miss Roberts (Pell-y:cac).
Easter at Abergele. b
Easter at Abergele. b On Sunday there were large congre- gations at each of the service-, the com- municants numbering upwards of 300. The offeitory, as in previous years, was given to the Vicar, and amounted to about The church was most ap- propriately decorated by the following: Altar, Miss Giles and Miss Arrow- smith; altar screen, Miss Taylor; chancel screen, Mrs Mel lor, JIiss Hayes and Mr Frank Jones; pulpit, the M isses Wynne; lecturn, Miss John- son and Mr Stanley Johnson; font, Mrs Mason and Mrs Peter Jones; win- dows, Airs Duucan Miller, Aliss Faulk- ner, Miss D Robeits, Master Claude Roberts, and Master Edgar Jones.
The Footballers' Eastertide,…
The Footballers' Eastertide, EXCITING OOAI PETITIONS AT BELLE VI E. On Monday the whole of the day, so far as football enthusiasts were con- cerned, was taken up by the annual challenge competition, which was held at Belle Yuc, by sanction of the lTuot- ball Association of AVales. There was a large entry, but the amount of en- trance money did not equal that of last year, while the gate receipts were a little in excess of the 1905 competition. Air J P Jones, the secretary, carried out the arrangements in a very capable manner, and he was assisted on the grounds by Messrs T Griffith, AV Jones, P Griffiths, G Evans, T C Ellis, J Jones, AV Hughes, A Davies, \V H AVilliams, A Hughes, T Robert W Shepherd, and H Price. The duties of referees were discharged by Alessrs Brmvll Jones, Letwis, Slatter (Llandud- no), and A Jones (Llaninvst. The results or the competition were as MINOR COMPETITION. First Round.—-A'ictovia Reserves beat St Anns, 4 corners to 2. Pickwicks beat Peel Paik, 12 corners to 2. I ia gele Alb ions beat CoWK n Bay Yietoria by 18 corners to one goal. Prestatyn Thursday beat Gloddaeth Rover. 0
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Easter Vestries. CHRIST CHURCH, PRESTATYN. VICAR AND EDUCATION BILL. The annual vestry meeting in con- nection with Christ 'Church, Prestatyn, took place at the Church Room on Mon- day morning, when the Vicar (the Rev 0 J Davies) presided over a small atten- dance. In opening 'the meeting the Vicar made a -luel(i statement as to work in the parish during the past twelve months, in the course of which he said that lie saw no signs of ebb anywhere in connection with their various paro- chial organisations. It was satisfactory to report that they had not given up a single organisation that they had started during the five years he had been amongst them, though their organisa- tions were numerous. They tried to be very careful not to start anything unless they could reasonably hope to continue it. Their aim was solidarity rather than multiplicity. Thanks to the co-opera- tilon of a loyal band of workers, the parochial machinery was in thorough sound and good order, pulsating with life and eneragy. Looking back over a somewhat eventful year, there were certain features which stood out pro- minently, and he could only briefly touch upon some of THE IMPORTANT ONEIS. After three years of hard work by their church workers and after careful con- sideration of the matter on the part of the church officers, they decided that the needs of the parish demanded the ad- dition of a new aisle to the church fabric in order to cope with the increase of population and the large influx of visit- ors in the summer months. The first sod was cut on Alarch 20th, last year, the foundation stone was laid on Ascen- sion day by the High Sheriff of Flint- shire for the year, Mr \V J P Starey, and the new aisle was opened and dedicated by the. Bishop of the diocese on July 20th—an accomplishment that would compare for smartness of execu- tion and beauty of work, with anything in the whole of Wales. They were very greatlv indebted to the builders, Messrs Thornton and Sons, Liverpool, for the great interest they took in the work. The total expenditure was £ 1,453, and the deficit in November last was £597 18s 7d. In order to pay all the charges it was decided to arrange for an over- draft with the North and South AY ales Bank, and several i-onflemon, members of the Building 'Conuniittee, together with himself, had become guarantors f, .-r the money. Iillee November the balance had been reduced by about £G:2.. AVith the exception of the help received from the Diocesan Societies, the bulk of the money had been raised in the parish by their own people. He was veiy proud of that fact, and lie was anxious that in all matters appertaining to the Church and her work they should learn the LESSON OF SELF-RELIANCE and self-support. Proceeding, he said he was pleased to remark that the note of abject pessimism iwliich confronted hin-i 'when he first came to Prestatyn was disappearing jifto thin air. But their people had not yet realised the tremen- dous amount of power that lay hidden away amongst them, and which needed only to be brought into play to make al-most anything possible. Still, they were progressing, and he was looking n forward with every confidence to a steady and solid advance in the matter of Church work in the parish. The bazaar and Christmas tree were now annual events. The former took place in August and produced £ 115 and the latter was the most successful they had ever had and resulted in a balance of £ 30 ITs 9d. He hoped the Church people of the place realised whalt a debt of gratitude they owed to the magnifi- cen't band of ladies who were responsible for all this good work. They were not as numerous as they should be, but they were intensely loyal and earnest. The last Christ.mas tree brought the Church Room out of debt. The £ 100 spent on tthat. building had been more than met as there was a substantial balance in the I-liank. The National schools were in a rerv satisfactory Condition. The num- (" bers were steadily going up, and the work was in excellent hands. Air AVil- liams, Miss Foden, and the new teacher were doinor their work well. The tone was excellent, THE TEAO'HING STEM ELATING and effective. What the future of the s'chools would be it was difficult to tell, but the introduction of the new Educa- tion Bill caused great anxiety to the managers of the voluntary schools and did not bode well for educational peace. That was not the time and place to dis- euss the matter. He would only add that the schools would be a matter of anxious concern to those of them who valued definite religious instruction. In conclusion the Vicar thanked all who had Helped in carrying oil various branches of church work in the parish. It was impossible to say how much he owed to Mr Scott for the valuable help he had igiverr in cverythrng that apper- tained to the-church or the schools. The •burden of administration of the finances had practically fallen upon him, and he had not shirked it. He was sure they all agreed with him that through the death of Air Coward they had lost a very good friend to the church. As chair- man of the school managers and Vior's .jvanl™ lie was always ,villi,1(f (■„ VaU his share of the work and do what he could for the welfare of the church. His loss would be chiefly felt by them in their do liberations on any matters that called for thought and careful man aero, iuenit. they deeply sympathised with tiie family in their bereavement. THE VIC AR'S INCOME. The Vicar added that the number of comniunicarits on Easter Sunday was ;:11, independent of private celebra- tions, winch he thoug'liit would brincr the number up to nearly 330. Thai topped itbe previous high-aval er mark W hen lie came to tthe uarish four years ago there were only 15G Easter com- municants. The Easter offertories totalled £ 12 18s 8U1, and the expenses oi clerical aid came (to £2 7s Ütl, leav- ing £10 lis 2i{1 for the Vicar. T-It e, other day he was talking It 0 a gentle- man in 'the town, when the quesiiion of his income (cropped up. Ho tried to get his companion to give an idea of hat the thought the living of Prestatvn was ,worth. His idea (was very vague, and his view as Ito what lie thought it •should be was rather a magnanimous one. lie was told what the liv- ing really was lie was very much as- tonisned. There might be many in 'the parish like that gentleman who would be rather astonished, and there- fore he thought it was only right and proper that they ishould he acquainted with the real position of affairs. At uny rate, he could see absolutely no reason why every churchman should not know exactly the amount the living produced. The receipts were From £:2: 1as 3d; fundetl pro pert v, ±1 Hb Gd; surplice fees, X;5 and gleloe lands, X20 a total of £ 200 12s Jd. The expenses -Ili sui-aiic,e, los income-tax on tithes ofo -co lid; poor rate, £ 19 5s' 4d;' local rates, £ 19 12s od; repairs to house and prem ises, £ 23 1Gs Td a total of £7:2 9s 3d. Thus there was left for himself a sum of £188 ";b, (Jd. Ho did not tliiulv iilic living whs 01 vcAr Iijcciv to ili-al-e I ililtil go astray 'in the matter of finance. FINANCIAL. 31'1' T J S,cot(t then presented the Churchwardens' accounts, which showed ,that the year commenced wi.th a balance ill hand of (is lid, und ended with a deficit of X2 Os 4d. Among the items on Ithe receipt side of the balance-sheet were: -G-enei-,it offertories, 3s 2d Yiem"s offertories, £ 05 for the poor, £ 10 13s Sd: Churchwardens' accounts^ £ 82 12s 2d; building fund, £ 114 7s 5d. The total expenses came to 1270 :3. Gd. The Vicar pointed out that the offer- tories taken altogether realised nearly X100 more than last year. They were XI i i fast year, and <£71 this year, the building fund db,s-or-blit,- the difference. On the proposition of Mr J AV War- folk, seconded by Mr AV Inglefield, the accounts were passed. The Vicar announced that next year he proposed to make a change with re- gard to the vestry meeting. At the ordinary public vestry only the legal business -election of churchwardens, etc.- would be transacted, the accounts, as they in no wise concerned the general public, being submitted to a special meeting of Churchmen. The Vicar selected Air T J Scott to act as his warden during the forthcom- ing year and Air E Jones (Freelands), was chosen as people's warden on the proposi'tion of Air J AV Waiiojk second- ed by (Air Edward Taylow A vote of thanks having been passed to all who assisted in the work of the Church last year, the vestry proceeded to Ithe election -of sidesmen. Mr Rich- ardson and 'Captain Miller were sub- stituted for Messrs Hughes and Alarlow and Mr Thomas (Cairn's Terrace), was added to the list. The other sidesmen were all re-appointed. Abergele Vestry. On Monday morning the I its ter A es- try was held, the Viear (the Rev T Jones) presiding. In opening, the A'iear thanked all church workers for their loyalty and support during the piist year. (He particularly referred to the services rendered by the Church- wardens, sidesmen, members of the English and AVelsh >ehoirs, bellringers, and 'Sunday School teachers. Air AVill- iams (Harp) was appointed people's warden, and 'the Vicar appointed Air D C Ratoliffe as his warden. The fcl low- ing sidesmen were also appointed:
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Rhyl Urban District Council.
Rhyl Urban District Council. The New Chairman. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Rhyl trbaii District Council was held at the I own Hall yesterday (Thursdav), after- noon Councillor J AV Jones presided,, and there were also present Councillor- J II Ellis, Jos. A AVilliams, J Hughes; A Rhydwen Jones, J AVinterboltom J Asher, S Perks, A Lewis Jones, H A Tilby, T AVhithy, and A L Clews, and the four new members, Councillors Joseph Jones, Edmund Hughes, Llew. B Evans, and G A Taverner, tJEretber with the Town Clerk (Air A Rowlands) the Aledical Officer of Health (Dr A E Lloyd), and other officials. AVORDS OF AVELCOME. At the outset Councillor J AV Jones extended a welcome to the new members remarking that there had been quite an extraordinary influx of new blood. He did not know that there had ever been an occasion in the history of the Council when the Chairman had had to swear in so many new members. He was sure his colleagues would join with him in extending to the new comers a verv hearty welcome and he trusted they would find pleasure, interest and profit 111 their duties, and as they got to know ttie work which the Council had to lo, they would appreciate and svmpath- ise to some extent, with the difheultie- which they had to encounter and would come to the conclusion that they were not such a bad lot as they were painted to the ratepayers of Rhyl. He should also like to express a word cf annrecia- tion of the services which the old mem- bers who had been displaced had ren- dered. He felt sure they would often miss them. THE NEW CHAIRMAN. A letter was read from Cuulleilbr J Frimston stating that the condition of his health was. such that he could not. accept the chairmanship of the Co illicit for the ensuing year. Councillor T D Jones, in submitting the name of the Chairman for the en- suing year, remarked that he. was sure that they all regretted the withdrawal of Air Fr imston irom candidature for the- chairmanship, and he hoped that the voyage he was taking to the Canaries would completely reEjtcrc his health. Proceeding he thanked the Olouncillors for having mentioned his name in coll- ection with the chairmanship. He was however, going to make a departure from the geueial rule by proposing for he ottice a gentleman who was not a member of the Council. He was con- fident that that gentleman he was about to nominate was one who would be unanimously elected. He referred to Mr W J P Storey of Preswylfa, the late High Sheriff for Flintshire (apnlausc). During his long connection with the íhwn, Mr Storey by his many act, of generosity and the keen interest he took in all that concerned Rhyl had won universal popularity, and the Council would not only be honouring the gentle- man that he named, but by electing him as their chairman would also be honouring themselves (applause). Councillor J H Ellis seconded and in doing so read the following telegram which he had received from Air Storey: "Thauks for your letter. Provided election is unanimous would accept chairmanship with pleasure. Deeply appreciate honour done to me. Regret impossible for me to attend meeting. Only reach Rhyl 7 o'clock." He did not think so far as the history of the Council was concerned there was a pre- cedent in the matter of choosing a gentleman as chairman who had not been elected -o the Council by the rate- payers. But there was an exception to every rule, and he felt sure that the ex- ception they were making that day was one which all would hail with delight. The proposition was carried unanim- ously and with applause. THE VICE-CHAIRMAN. Councillor A L Clews proposed the election of Councillor T D Jones as Viec-Chainnall, and in doing so said that they were under a great obligation to Mr Jones for the ready and proper manner in which he had set aside his own nomination for the chair, and pro- posed Air Storey as chairman instead. He feLt sure that when the time came they would find an excellent chairman in Air Jones (applause). Councillor II A Tilby having second- ed the proposition was carried unanim- ously. The new V ice-0'ha Inn an in returning thanks for the honour done him said his aim had always been sincere and honest, and he had always endeav- oured to carry out his duties to the best of his ability (Hear, hear). Concluding hey proposed a vote of thanks to Air J \V Jones for his conduct in the chair during the past twelve months, remark- ing that the late chairman, though one of the youngest chairman they had ever had, certainly showed himself one of the most efficient. He had filled the office with credit to the Council, to the town, and to himself (Hear, hear). Councillor S Perks seconded. Councillor J AV Jones in acknow- ledgement thanked his colleagues 011 the Council for the support they had al- ways given him, and also the people of the town at large for the kind manner I in which they had recognized his year of office. He also proposed a vote of thanks to the late vice-chairman (Hear, hear), and thought that. 111 the fact that he had resigned his claim to the chair, they had proof that his public work was not animated by any desire for personal aggrandisement. "Councillor Trinterbottom seconded, and Councillor AViiitley having sup- ported the vote was unanimously passed. AIIS C'ELL AN ED U S. The various committees were *ieXL seleoted, a new one—the Library Com- mikt(le--I)eing added to thp "list.. School managers were also appointed.
The Footballers' Eastertide,…
corners to 1. Gwespyr beat Colwyn Boys, 2 corncrs to nil. Colwyn Bay Amateurs beat Greenfield Rovers. 1 corner to nil. Onell Reserves beat Denbigh Grange, 2 corners to nil. In the Second Round, the Victoria Reserves beat Abergele Albion, 4 goals 3 corners to 1 corner. Orrell Reserves beat Col-wyn Bay Amateurs, 2 goals 1 corner to nil. Gwespyr beat Pick- wicks, 3 to 2. Prestatvn Thursday a bye. In the Semi-Final, Prestatyn beat Orrell Reserves by 1 goal to 2 corners, and the Victoria beat Gwespyr by 2 goals to nil. | In the Final there was a drawn game In the first match, each side scoring 1 goal, but in the replayed tic Prestatyn Thursday took the cup by 2 goals to 1. A penalty was one of the winning goals. JUNIOR COMPETITION. In the Junior Competition, the First Round resulted as follows:—Rhyl Church Guild beat Connah's Quay by 1 goal 1 comer to 1 corner. Prestatyn beat Clifton by 1 corner to nil. Liver- pool Orreil beat Stone St Michael by o corners to 1. Rhyl Yictoria beat Elton by 4 corners to 2. Kingsieigh beat kSmethwick by 2 goals to 2 torners and Stanley Victoria had a bye. In the Second Round, the Victoria beat Prestatyn by 1 goal 4 corners to o corners. Liverpool Orrell beat Stan- ley- Vies by 1 goal to 8 corners. The Guild and Ivingsleigh had byes. The Semi-Final resulted in Orrell beating the Guild by 1 corner to nil, and the Victoria beat Ivingsleigh by 1 goal 1 corner to 1 corner. In the Final, strange to say, the de- ciding goal Avas also a penalty, the score being Orreil 2 and the Vies 1 goal. -)0(-
Easter Vestries. --
Messrs Duncan Miller, Edwards. Brown, F J Fleltclier, G Perkins, H Bedford, S Davies, S H Harrison, Isaac Jones, J 0 AVilliams, Evan Roberts, and D Parry. For St David's Church. Pensarn: I)r WolstcnhoImc-, Mr Brown, Mr Patrick, and Mr R Pickup. _"n