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Prestatyn and Prosperity.I
Prestatyn and Prosperity. ADVERTISING AND IMPROVING THE TOWN. I THE NEW MOVEMENT. A public meeting covered by the Urban Dis- trict Council, was held at the Prestatyn Town Hall, on Monday evening, with a view of con- sidering the question of taking steps to advertise the town. Mr. T. Parry Williams, the Chair- man of the Council presided and was supported fcy the Town Clerk (Mr. John Hughes.) Des- pite the heavy rainfall which perhaps was *-e- sponsible for many people not attending the aneeting was a thoroughly representative one in- cluding Councillors T. J. Scott, Thos. Jones, H. Wright, Thos. Hughes, and J. Benn, the Rev. Dr. Townsend, and other ministers of religion, several professional gentlemen, Mr. W. Ingle- Held, Chairman of the new Advertising and Im- provement Assocation, Mr. Geo. 0. Williams, Secretary; Ir. Hughes (Bank), the Treasurer; Mr. Littlcr, 'Mr. Fred Wilkinson the Town Sur- veyor, and nearly every acting contingent of tradesmen and residents. The Chairman in explaining the objec: of the meeting, referred to the effects put forth by the (Railway Company to advertise North Wales, fsow that they had set the ball rolling they considered that the various localities should do something for themselves, the Company being prepared to help them who helped themselves. ;He pointed out how the Company had boomed the district, and urged that if Prestatyn co- operated with the Company they might obtain ,a better train service, although generally speak- ing they had nothing to complain of in that re- spect. It had been suggested by the <■ o:r.p?ny that the various localities in North Wales should contribute to a general advertising fund, and the Company would then co-operate with them, seeing that in no case adjacent districts were mentioned in the same advertisements. H claimed that Prestatyn was a good winter resort. One medical man had told him that by reason of the small rainfall Prestatyn was an ideal winter resort, it being fourth in the whole of England and Wales in the matter of a small rainfall. They had no Pavilion, nor play house, nor certain other attractions, but people who •went to winter resorts did not really want them, ibut they had an abundance of original and natuarl scenery, and plenty of fresh pine air (applause.) By working with other districts and the Railway Company be pointed out that they would be able to top hitherto unaccessible places at a minimum of expense. Mr. T. J. Scott quite agreed with the Chair- man that Prestatyn should be advertised for if one had a good thing, it paid to advertise it, .and in Prestatyn they had "a good thing" in their mountain scenery and pure air. He was especially in favour, of the place being adver- trsed in London, saying that that source of supply had scarcely been touched, and London people paid a good price for everything. In Manchester and Liverpool the placa was fairlv well, known. The non-stop train to Rhyl had greatly benefitted the district, and had well pat. ro-iised. He felt sure that if they could get more London people into the town it would be ri •; h better for them. (Hear, hear ) The Chairman in reply to a member of the newly formed Association, stated that the Coun- cil were anxious to co-operate with the As oc- iation as was shewn by the fact that three Coun- cillors had been appointed to serve on the Ex- ecutive of the Association. As to the modus- operandi to be adopted he reminded the meet ng that the Council had no power to spend money on advertising. At the Colwyn Bay Association had offered to contribute FJoo towards the Rail- way Company's advertising scheme, and perhaps the Prestatyn Association might see their way to make a contribution, say an amount like L20, which would be a very good start. Mr. J. Benn intimated that be was very strong- ly in favour of the movement and felt sure that the time had come when something of a practical tn.atuTe should be done to advertise and improve the district. They should do their utmost to -beautify the district, to make it more attractive, aad to keep it in such a state, as to ensure people who came there once to come there again. It I v.-as one thing to advertise, and another thing to keep the people there {applause.) There were many natural attractions to draw the people I -there. He moved a resolution pledging the meet- ing to do all in its power to support the Council .a-.ati newly formed Association to advertise and develop the district as an attractive watering place t'nd health resort. ,Ir. Henn added in reply to questions that the Councillors as private individuals were prepared to put their hands into their pockets to help the movement forward (applause.) He thought that they could not do anything better than in join- ing other districts in advertising the whole of oN orth Wales, which could thereby be achieved at a minimum of expense. IMR. Thomas Jones in seconding the resolution considered that North Wales ought to be thank- ful to the Railway Company what they had done in the matter of advertising, and it was only right that in return they should all they could to assist them in the future. He had been in tPrestatyn a few years (laughter) and had seen it grow gradually. It had now attained such dimensions that it wanted a little looking after Slaughter). At many other resorts they had nat- ural health springs and so on, but at Prestatyn they had something far cheaper and better Tamely the beautiful air and light atmosphere, which was as beneficial to the weak and ill, for some diseases as were those waters for other diseases, and 'where they had to make payment. But their air was free of charge (laughter) and he believed that if they could charge for it, it would be better appreciated (loud laughter.) ,Dr. Townsend Very generous of us (laughter.) Mr.Thos. Jones added that as a townsman and ratepayer he was prepared to do all he could •to supoort the Association, and was very anxious that it should put its best foot down first, yhich would shew whether it had any grit or not. Mr. Davies, speaking as a resident, did not agree with Mr. Jones with regard to what he had said concerning the Railway Company. He held that the Dailway Company had no monopoly elsewhere like it had in North Wales. (Hear, Shear.) And it was to their own interests to ad- vertise North Wales (applause.) He thought the Association should advertise the town in its own way. The Rev. Dr. Townsend urged that it was to their interest to have their place advertised along I with other places, for the Railway Company had access to many suitable places for advertis- ing and to co-operate with them would be to the Ii advantage of the town. They should also en- deavour to make the place more attractive. For instance was there such an ugly High Street in I the whole of North NVales as their own? In some portions of it the pavement was obstructed and .1 they had to walk out into the roadway and it had other defecto". Now that the Council had got the gas and water questions off their hands they could devote more time to improving the district. Then "Hillside" was an attractive of w.ormous advantage, but it could be greatly improved by making of a zig-zag footpath up its side. He had urged that fifteen years ago when Tir* was a member of the Council. Then that :pathway formed a highway to the beautiful Vale of Clwvd, and in his opinion there was no ixfiUtiful Vale in the whole of North Walos r' rf') .;( 4 r :1!L1'Y 41.: erection of a Cabmen's shelter by the Station, which he urged should be soen to at once. He supported the resolution. Mr. G. O. Williams while in full sympathy with the resolution a-:ked what were the ways and means proposed to be adopted by the Council in the carrying out of the scheme? Was the new Association which had a thoroughly represen- tative Committee to -be ignored? How were they to proceed in the future? The 'Railway Company had already recognised the Association and •■.sk- ed them to send a representative to the adjourn- ed Colwyn Bay Conference (applause.) Mr. Inglefield had been chosen as their representative and he had spent a great deal of his time in support of the movement (applause.) The Council appeared to have some scheme on view, and it was hardly right that there should be any overlapping. He claimed that there should be some distinct understanding as to what line should be taken. He was in full sympathy with the resolution, but held *hat there should be no crossing of the paths at the outset (applause.) With regard to Dr. Townsend's suggestions, along with other suggestions which they had received fTom all parts of the country, they would all be borne in the mind by the Association (applause.) The Chairman replied that there was no fear of any overlapping as far as the Council were concerned for they had no right to spend any money. They wished to co-operate with the Association, and pointed out that the Town Clerk received hundreds of applications for guides and other information, so that it was de- sirable to keep in touch with the Council. Mr. G. O. Williams replied that the Associa- tion considered that the Town Clerk had quite enough to do without dealing with these appli- cations. He had no antipathy in saying that but he considered that the work of advertising should be carried out under the auspices of the Association, the Executive of which of course included a fourth of the members of the Council. Mi. Littler s id that some of them, wondered why a public meeting had been called by the Council, seeing that they had no power to spend money? (laughter.) He thought that the Association should have been consulted as to the lines the resolution should have taken. Mr. Ritchford felt that there was some danger' of ill-feeling existing between the Association and the Council. Was the Council going to do anything on its own initiative? He asked, or were they going to leave everything in the hands of the new Association? If the latter were the case he took it that the Secretary of the Assoc- iation would deal with any applications or en- quiries concerning the district. With a view of pouring oil on the water he would suggest that "the resolution be so worded as to Tead- That this meeting of ratepayers and residents; of Prestatyn pledges itself to do all in its power to support in every legitimate manner, the newly formed Advertising and Improvement Associa- tion which has the approval of the Urban Dis- trict Council three of its members having been appointed to serve on the Executive Committee, to advertise and develop the town as an attractive watering place and health resort." Mr. Benn said he was prepared to accept the amended resolution (applause.) The Rev. J. Kent asked where the money was to come from if it were decided to make a con- tribution on behalf of Prestatyn? Mr. Littler: The Executive will provide it. Mr. Williams said the Executive Committee would meet after hearing Mr. Inglefield's report on the Conference and decide what should be done. Mr. Inglefield, the Chairman of the Association said that he would not have permitted himself to have been elected Chairman of the Association if he had been present at the time, as he thought the person to hold that position should be the then 'Chairman of the Council. Already JBSO had been subscribed or promised to the assoc- iation. He did not believe in any opposition to the Railway Company, because the interests of the town were identical with those of the Rail- way Company, and a great deal more could be gained by co-operate than by opposition. After further desultory discussion the amended resolution was carried and on the suggestion of the Chairman subscriptions were invited with the result that about R15 was promised or given by those present
-:0:-A Husband's Final Message.…
-:0:- A Husband's Final Message. TRAGIC OCCURRENCE NEAR RHYL. Mr. J. Roberts-Jones the Deputy Coroner for Flintshire, held an inquest at the Rhyl Town Hall on Saturday last touching the death of Edward Jones, an engineer's draughtsman, who formerly lived at Dyserth, vhose dead body was found in the sea between Prestatyn and Rhyl on the previous Thursday evening. The following served on the jury:—Messrs. Philip Thomas, (foreman), Thos. Garter, Sam. uel Thornley, R. B. Slinn, Joseph Curran, Thos Lynskey, Geo. A. Beach, Frederick Pescell, C. E. Totty, W. A. Beddington, F. Willis Jones, Robt. Fell, Alfred Hayton, and Joseph B. Shep. herd. In opening tlLe, inquiry the Deputy Coroner remarked that the deceased did not appear to have been in regular employment for some time and latterly had given way to drink, with the result that his wife obtained a separation order. Some ladies walking along the foreshore cn Thursday evening saw the deceased in the water and notified some workmen who pulled the body out. Later in the day Mrs. Jones received the following letter through the post, contained in an unstamped envelope upon which she had to pay twopence. "Address this zo the Treasurer at the Wapp- ing Dock, Liverpool, you will receive 4s. 3d. This is probably farewell. I am going on the sands, and may remain. Once, Will. I slept in a field last night and am finished." The Widow who aid that she resided at BrY¡l- y-lelin, Dyserth, identified the body as that of her husband, and gave his age as 51. He had given way to drink for sometime with the result that much unpleasantness had ensued and she obtained a separation order from the Rhyl magistrates on August 10th. He had not been in regular employment for about three years. She last saw him alive at seven o'clock on Wed- nesday evening in the roadway at Dyserth, but he did not see her, and'appeared to be under the influence of drink. She received the letter men- tioned by the Deputy Coroner on Thursday evening, it having been posted in Rhyl at 11-45 in the morning. The writing was that of her husband's, but she did not pay any serious regard to it, as he often threatened to take his life when in drink, although he would not do so when sober He was subject to fits which would come on after he had been drinking for a few days, and he would then fall down and not know anything about it. He might have fallen in the water and would be quite helpless. Che, a few days previously received a letter from him, saying that he was looking for work at Liverpool. Wi-h regard to the last letter in her opinion he hid done a days work at the dock mentioned, and then taking to the drink, he was turned off. The doctors used to call the fits he had strokes." LAST SEEN IN RHYL. Joseph Lewis, of the Cross Keys Inn, Dyserth I said he knew deceased and confirmed the widow' storv as to his having znen way to drink. lie snw i,i TTich ^trcef, R1r: on Tlmr-d"- morning between 11 and half past. He -.v,-ts then going towards the Parade. Witness did not speak to him, as he appeared to be under the in- fluence of drink, but his shaky condition might have been due to his being famished. 'Mrs. Phvlis Blake, of Durban House, Stoke-on- Trent, who is staying at the Marine Hydro, de. posed that shortly after five o'clock on Thursday evening she and some friends were walking along the foreshore in the direction of Prestatyn when they came across a hat, which turned out to be that of the deceased. A little further on they noticed a man laying in the water, face down- wards, about five or six yards out. The tide was going out. They did not stay to look but at once notified some workmen who pulled the body out. Isaac Williams, a bricklayer, of 60, Wellington Road, said he was working on Tromor Bungalow which was about half way between Rhyl and Prestatyn. In consequence of what the last witness told him he went and hauled the body out. It was about five yards out and the depth of the water would only be about a foot. The bottle produced fell out of his coat. The bottle which was empty was a two gill bottle, an ordinary one in which spirits are bought. It was not possible to say what it had contained. In summing up the Deputy Coroner said that no doubt the deceased was a heavy drinker ana subject to fits. The letter he sent might have meant that he intended to commit suicide or it might not. If the latter was strong enough to point to suicide the course for the jury was clear but if there were any doubt in their minds "I! the matter, their duty would be to bring in an open verdict. After a very brief consultation the jury re- turned a verdict of Found drowned. -:0:-
St. Asaph Petty Sessions.
St. Asaph Petty Sessions. The Petty Sessions for St. Asaph were held on Monday before Col. Howard, C.B., (presiding), lr. Peter Roberts, Mr. R. C, Enyon, Dr. Davies, and Mr. Aitken. THE JURY LISTS. The jury lists for the parishes of Khuddlan, St. Asaph, Bodelwyddan, Waen, Tremeirchion and Cwm, were passed without objection. A BAD RECORD. John Jones, described as a tailor, of no fixed i abode, was brought up in custody charged with begging on the Rhuddlan road, Rhuddlan, on Saturday night. In reply to the charge the prisoner .said he did not beg, but asked for matches. P.C. Hughes stated that at about 10 o'clock on Saturday night he saw the prisoner accom- panied by a woman, and kept them under ob- servation. Finding that they were accosting people on the road, he made inquiries, and found that the prisoner was begging alms, telling them that he had nowhere to go, and that he had a wife and children. iHe found that the man re- ceived 3d..from one young man, and that he re- ceived coppers from a group of lads. He follow- ed the prisoner to Cwybr Bach, and there arrest. ed him, taking him to St. Asaph. When arrest- ed prisoner gave the woman who was with him 8d. and he also had Is. in his possession. Wit- ness added that it was not a nice thing for a man of the prisoner's appearance to stop people on the road at 10 o'clock at night to beg. lorwerth Evans, residing at 7 High Street, Rhuddlan, said that the prisoner asked him for help, and said that he had his wife with him, and that she had nowhere to stay. Prisoner added that he had lived in Rhuddlan and had paid rent to the Bodrhyddan Estate for years, so that it was hard to come to the place and have to.. Witness gave him 3d. Prisoner said he had sold a pair of boots in St. Asaph for 2s. 3d., and waited there until after .dark in order to see his cousin, but as it was so late he could not get money to pay his lodgings. He begged to be allowed to go, and promised that he would at once leave for Llan- dudno where he had work to go to. Supt. Jones said it would be a good thing for the county if the prisoner could be got rid of, and he was a great nuisance. He had been con- victed 26 times for various offences, including larceny and burglary and also for failing to re- port himself. The Chairman said the Bench could not do less than give the prisoner the maximum penalty as his record was bad. He would go to prison for one month hard labour. HOW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN. William Hughes, 149, Vale Road, Rhyl, carr- iage driver, pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle without a light on September 15th. (P.C. Hughes said he saw the defendant at 8-50 on September 15th, driving a landau on the lower road. He stopped the defendant and ask- ed about his lights. Prisoner said he had none, and had been unable to borrow a lamp on the way. Lighting up time was 7-38 p.m. Defendant said he had not time to get lamps before he left Rhyl, as he had either to take the job offered or get the sack. The Chairman said such men as the defendant contributed to accidents, and no doubt many accidents which were attributed to motorists were caused by unlighted carriages and carts. Defendant would be let off, as a first offender, on paying 2s. 6d. and 8s. 9d. costs. DOG EXEMPTIONS. The Police objected to the granting of two n- emptions for dogs belonging to Isaac Jones, Cyrchenen Farm, Waen, and Samuel Frimston, Pant Isaf Gwyn, Tremeirchion, but allowed one exempt in each. THE LATE DR. EASTERBY. Col. Howard said he would like to refer to :he d-eath of their colleague Dr. Easterbv, who had sat on that Bench for many years—so long that he could not remember when he did join the Bench. They entertained the highest regard tor I him, and they had always found him a most honourable and upright gentleman, and he was one who died as he had lived. He hoped that the memory of Dr. Easterby would ever remain green with them. ) Mr. Peter Roberts associated himself with Col. Howard's remarks. The Magistrates' Clerk said he would like to be associated with what had fallen from the Bench. He had knof, Dr. Easterby for many years, in fact ever since he came to that district 30 years ago. Not only had he (Mr. Camlin) been associated with the late Dr. Easterby as his pupil, but he had served with him as a County Councillor, and had practiced before him in that court. Then he was associated with the deceased as Clerk to that .Bench. ,He had always found the deceased straight forward and hon- ourable, and he was sure that it was the wish of the Bench that he should convey to the widow and family their sympathy with them in their great bereavement. -no1f
Pretty September Wedding.
Pretty September Wedding. WHITLEY—PO RTER. A marriage in which much interest was evinc- ed was solemnised on Wednesday in last week, when 'mid September sunshine and a chorus of congratulations and good wishes from a host of friends Miss Margaret Mary (Daisy) Porter and Mr. William Owen Whitley were wedcled at Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Porter, of Elles- mere, Clarendon, the bridegroom the youngest son of Councillor and Mrs. Thomas Whitley, of Rhvl. Mr William Owen Whitley has resided for some years in Trowbridge, during which hi has earned a large amount of respect, while the bride has endeared herself to a large circle of friends, and her parents are hekl in high esteem The wedding took place at the Tabernacle Chapel, the ceremony being conducted by 1he Rev. H. Ross Williamsol. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a wedding gown of ivory messaline silk, trimmed with chiffon and Limerick lace. She also wo:-e the Limerick lace veil which was worn by her grandmother (the late Mrs. Woodward) on the occasion of her marriage, and carried a handsome bouquet of lilies, chrysanthemums, marguerites, and rose. buds. Her attendant maids, were Miss Watson, Miss Ititizey, and Miss Hill, who were gowned in electric blue chevon cloth dresses, with large picture hats, and carried bouquets of pink car- nationc the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. G. E. Williams, of I.ondon, was best man, and Mr. J. H. Aplis (jun.,) and Mr. W. Gowen, groomsmen. The service was choral, the hymns sung being "The King of Love my Shepherd is" and "0 Love Divine and golden." Mr. A. R. Millington was at the organ, and in addition to other music played Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" at the conclusion of the ceremony. A reception was subsequently held at the resi- dence of the bride's parents, and was attended by between 80 and 90 guests. The health of the r.ewly married couple, proposed by the Rev. H. Ross Williamson, and seconded by rr. Williams best man, also the health of the parents of both the bride and bridegroom proposed by Mr. J. H. Aplin, was drunk with much enthusiausm, coupled with cordial good wishes for their future happiness and prosperity. The honeymoon is being sp.tnt at the Isle of Wight, from which place the young couple will proceed to London. They received a very hearty send off. The bride's going away dress consist- ed of a brown cloth dress and coat, with felt hat and feather to match. All the dresses, which were much admired, were made by the Misses Smith, Hilperton Road. Several congratulatory telegrams were received among them one from the Congregational Church lit Rhyl. LIST OF PRESENTS. Appended is a' list of presents:- Bride to bridegroom, travelling trunk. Bridegroom to bride,—diamotnd ring. Mother of brld&-household linen. Father of bride—settee and armchair. Bridegroom to bridesmaids—cilver card cases. Councillor and Mrs Thomas Whitley, Rhyl- silver tea and coffee service. (bridegroom's father and mother.) Ir. and T. H. Whitley, Rhyl—cheque. Mr. and Mrs. David Whitley, Birmingham- silver cake basket. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, Anglesey-silver spirit kettle. Mr. Oldfield, Rhyl—silver egg stand. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Rhyl—serviettes. Mr. and Mrs. P. Taylor, Bristol-paid silver candlesticks. Miss M. Trollope, Wallingford—silver plate stand. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Ledbury—silver butter dish and knife. Mr. W. M. Gowen—afternoon tea stands. Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. Allen, pair silver candle- sticks. Mr. and Mrs. F. Wootten—palm stand. Mrs. Godfrey-afternoon tea cloth. Miss I. Gray-rose bowl. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Watson—silver egg stand. Miss A. Landsdown—silver flower pot. Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Moreton, Hampstead- kilver mounted carvers. Miss Wootten,—Doulton palm pot. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper-four silver vases. Mr. and Mrs. L. Hill-afternoon tea servic*. Mrs. Russell—silver rose bowl. Misses G. and K. Trollope—four silver salts and spoons. Mr. and :Mrs. Ti. E. Trollope-siher and g'ass cake, cream, and sugar stand. Mrs. Wootten—china coffee service, tray, and cloth. Master H. Trollope-sugar castor. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Gildings—silver bu-:tev dish. 'Marjorie and Leslie Giddings-buttr kdf. The Rev. H. and Mrs. Ross Williamson—fco-'k Miss Watson, Sandown-cosy. Misses Mann, Sunnyside—afternoon tea cloth. Miss B. Sorrell-tray cloths and d'oyles. Miss,B. NN-illiias-silver salt spoons. Miss N. Nash—bread iok, 'I Mr. and Mrs. H. Bevan—satin aiderdcwn quilt. Miss J. Linzey—cut glass and silver vase. Mr. and Mrs. Rose and sons—oxydised silver fruit basket. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Charlie, and Jessie— silver filbert dish with nut crackers. Mr. and .Mrs. A. J. Darling,—Doulton vase. Mr. and Mrs. Aplin—oakbarometer. Mr and Mrs Church—silver mounted cut glass toilet bottles. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Linzey—oak clock. Miss Trollope, Wallingfor-paid of silver pepperettes. Mr. and Mrs. Henson—silver cream and sugar stand. Mr. and Mrs. Elston, Batb eas' o, -silver muffin dish. Mr. and Mrs. I.ailey-silver cake busket. Mrs. Sims-lace and incertion. Mrs. Connor—glass cake stand. Miss Trollop, Wallingford—pair of silver Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Tucker-silver ruby glass fruit stand. The Employes (Hilperton Road)—Doulton biscuit barrel. Mrs. Walker, Buxton-table centre. Miss Watson.—brass log box. Mr. and Mrs. Bell-silver mounted, salt, mus- tard, and pepper box. Mrs. Seward, Bridgwater—Goss china flower pots and rose boll. Mr. and Mrs Chamberlain—fish servers. Miss O. Hill-fish servers. 'Mr. Bishop—silver mustard pot. Mrs. Mortimer and Mrs. Hutton—pair silver- mounted vases. Miss Haden—silver knife rest. Mr. a.nd Mrs. Tomlinson—pair silver vases. Mr. Griffiell-silver match box. Mr. and Mrs. Kriowles-brass firse screen. lr. and Mrs. F. 'White—toasting fork. I r. George Randall-silver bell. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Newth—silver crumb scoop. Mr. and 'Mrs. George Lansdowne—pair pictures Misses Hiscock—silver-mounted sugar castor. Miss C. Williams—silver-mounted bread fork. Mr. J. Aplin, jun.,—sardine dish. Ir. and Mrs. E. Fear Hill—silver cake basket. Mr. and Mrs. Sainsbury, flolywell-silvet knife rest. Mr. Pugh—silver butter knife. Mr. Gwilym Williams, London—-silver inkstand Mr., Mrs. and Misses Hiscock, Brookfield- silver-mounted trays. Mr. and Mrs. Ingham Haden—silver cut-glass butter dish. Mr. W. J. Mann {superintendent Tabernacle Sunday School),—silver sugar castor. Misses Lines—Royal Devon biscrit barrel. Misses Pryce, Shafte-sbury-Naiikin bowl. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Ban well—case fish knives and forks. Miss Wells, Bath-wo lustres. Mr. and Mrs. David, Cardiff—silver bonbon dishes. Misses Sainsbury, Alderley—Doulton candle- sticks. Mr, and Mrs. Franks (Ubley)—silver gravy boat. Mr. and Mrs Linzey—silver-mounted bread board and knife. Miss Hobbs and Mr Hiscock-pair silver salts And spoons. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Knee-inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase. Miss Bennett-purse. Mr. W. H. Porter-table centre. Mr, and Mrs. W. N. Haden-boo)r of English verse. Mr. H. and Miss Knee-oak coal box. Misses Smith—bread fork. Mrs. A. King-travelling cloth. Mrs Lloyd Davies-silver knife rests. Mr. R. Linzey-jam jar. -:0:
Booming North Wales.
Booming North Wales. THE ADJOURNED CONFERENCE. An adjourned conference, convened by Mr L A P Warner, the district .superintendent, of the London and North Western Railway Company, on the question of a joint movement for tha advertising of North Wales, was held yesterday at the Council Chamber, Colwyn Bay. The following is a list of the representatives of local authorities and advertising associations who 'were present:—Messrs E Jones and A J Oldham, Con- way; T C Roberts, and P II McClement, Pen- maenmawr; R Roberts and James Marks, Llan- dudno; D Gamble, E Allen, and James Amph- lett, Colwyn Bay; Charles A Jones, and R Gwyneddon Davies, Carnarvon J R Pritchard and J Owain Hughes, Portmadoc and Borthygest J Griffith, Owen Owen, and W II Worrall, Ban- gor; S Perks, and E K Miller, Rhyl; W Ingle- field, and T Parry Williams, Prestatyn J G Bacon, Menai Bridge; T F Jones, Beaumaris; W iWatkin, Criccieth C Adamson, Trefriw H J Jones, Amlwch; G Perkins, and John Ed- wards, Abergele; B H -Pulleii, and R Parry, Rettws-y-coed; T J Owen, Llanfairfechan; Dr E Shelton Jones, Pwllheli; and Canon C F Roberts, Llandulas. The railway company was represented by Mr Warner, Mr A Feiron, Mr H L Ashmore, and Mr J N Frith. Mr Warner was elected chairman, on the mot- ion of Mr Owen Owen, Bangor, and stated that the first conference was adjourned in order that the representatives of each town might be asked what it would contribute towards the joint ad- vertising fund. He sent out a letter to try and find out how much each town would be willing to subscribe, and he had not had a great many replies. The Llandudno delegates at the confer- ence said they would be willing to give J3100 if such a scheme were set on foot. To make the meeting as useful as possible and to save time he would like to know how much each town would contribute to the common advertising fund. He took it that there had been a meet- ing of the various councils and town associations since the conference. WORDS ONLY WORDS. There was a pause, and Mr Warner then pro- ceeded to ask the delegates of each town in alphabetical order. Those from Abergele, Am- lwch, Bangor, Bettws-y-coed, Conway, Rhyl, and other places in their turn all stated that they were not empowered to name any fixed amount. All however (expressed the fullest sympathy with the movement, and stated that when tha scheme was before them they would support it to the utmost of their ability. Mr M'Clement, Penmaenmawr, pointed out tha tLlandudno offered a subscription of B100 on the condition that the other towns would contribute in proportion to population or rate. able value. At Penmaenmawr it was considered that rateable value was the fairest basis, and they would give £ 25.—;(Applause.) Mr Gamble (Colwyn Bay) said that the mem- bers of the Council would individually guaran- tee 250, and would do their best to increase the amount to £100. Mr Charles A Jones, Carnarvon, remarked that his town would be prepared to contribute proportionally to Llandudno, and thought a sum of 225 would be an equivalent share from that place. Mr S Perks, Rhyl, said that his Council took a keen interest in trying to help the Railway Company in the laudable service they had been
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doing to North Wales, and he -umplimented I the Railway Company upon the enterprise they had shown and the generous way 1.1 which they I had acted. It was, of course, a business matter with them\ but still he considered they had been I of great assistance to the coast, and what they had done should be recognised.-(Applause.) Mr Prichard (poTtmadoc and Borthygest) said that the towns he represented would be quite willing to vote a sum of money, but they were rather anxious, io know what the scheme was before they named the amount. They would be very willing to subscribe according to popu- ation or rateable value, but they could not, being ,-small villages beginning their life as seaside resoTts, do anything like what Llandudno, RhyJ,, or Colwyn Bnv. would do. The Chair.-ran What will tliat be in money? Mr Prichard We will do what the other towns are doing. Dr Shelton Jones, Pwllheli, and Mr Watkin, of Criccieth, stated that their towns would do their share; while Mr Inglefield, Prestatyn, tendered the unanimous sympathy of that place, and promised at least £ 20. (Prestatyn was will- ing to co-operate in any scheme that might be approved of, whatever it was.—(Applause.) Mr Pullen, of Bettwys-y-Coed, expressed sympathy with the last speaker. Bettws-y-Coed would contribute pro rata to population. BUSINESSLIKE BASIS WANTED. The Chairman said he took it that every town was in sympathy with the idea, but it was un. fortunate that they did not all indicate what they were willing to subscribe, as it would have given so much more information to go upon. Mr Griffiths, Bangor Traders' Association, said he felt sure his Association would be able to raise JMO to C50. 1lr T E Owen, Llanfair- fechan, said his town would give what it could. Mr M'Clement proposed that the basis of con- tribution should be that of rateable value, be- cause in Penn-Laenmawr, Carnarvon, and Bangor there was a large industrial population in no way interested in bringing down visitors. Mr Edward Jones, Conway, seconded. The Chairman at this point suggested that the best tiling would probably be to appoint an or- ganising secretary to act for the resorts collec- tively. He would suggest that P, man shoula be appointed who knew something about advertis- ing, and ways and means of raising money. He suggested that they should ask Mr Oldham (of the Town Improvement Association, Llandudno) to undertake this duty. Mr Oldham was asked whether he would con- sent, and he said that he thought of proposing a resolution in the following teims:That a committee be appointed to prepare a scheme, and submit the same to each authority, a meeting of delegates to be afterwards convened, and that it be suggested to such committee that it should take into consideration the combination of both basis, rateable value and population." A long debate ensued with reference to this proposal, but finally, after the following words had been substituted for the last sentence—"that such committee take into consideration the best means of obtaining funds for the purpose of jointly advertising North "Yales "—the resolution was carried unanimously. The following were elected to the Committee Mr C A Jones, Carnarvon Mr Owen Owen, Bangor Mr Robert Roberts, Llandudno Mr D Gamble, Colwyn Bay Dr .Shelton Jones, Pwll- heli .Mr J Jones, Beaumaris; and Mr E K Miller, Rhyl with Mr A J Oldham as convenor and honorary secretary. KQRTH WALES AS A WTNTER RESORT. Mr Ainphlett, Colwyn Bay, suggested that the scheme should be brought into operation as quickly as possible in order that North Wales, should be advertised as a winter resort. It was especially important that there should be adver- tising done in the spring, when the people in the large towns had got over their influenza and wanted to come down to the seaside to be braced up. The Chairman replied that the Raiway Com- lpany iwtTe going to advertise North Wales themseves very extensively this winter, and they thought that this particular scheme would work better if it was arranged for next summer.—(Ap- plause.) Mr James Marks, as chairman of the Llan- dudno Improvement Association, said he was asked to bring before the Railway Company the advisability of their offeritig some inducement for Visitors to come down at Christmas and New Year time. Already a large number of people spent their Christmas and New Year holidays at the seaside, parties being arranged at the hotels, boarding-houses, and hydros, and if tho Company would issue tickets available for a week or ten days or a fortnight that would help to make the Christmas and New Year holiday at the seaside more attractive. CASTLE PAGEANTS SUGGESTED. The Chairmau said he would see what could be done to meet the suggestion.—(Applause.) He went on to say that a very good means of popularising North Wales would be to arrange for a week of historical pageants in June or September when more people were wanted at the resorts. It would be possible to arrange- with some good theatrical company to come ruond and give a sort of pageant performance in the North. Wales castles, such as Rhuddlan, Carnarvon, Conway, Beaumaris, and Criccieth. —(Applause.) At the suggestion of Mr Gwyneddon Davies it was decided that the Committee should send their draft scheme to the councils and associa- tions as soon as completed, that the councils and associations should be asked to consider it and instruct their delagates upon it, and that a further joint conference should then be called.. A vote of thauks was passed to the Cclwyn Bay Council for the use of the Council Chamber for the meeting and to Mr Warner for presiding.