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LLANGOLLEN. 1
LLANGOLLEN. 1 [The local representative of the Llangollen Adver- tiser h ilr. J. G. iiensc-i Beechcrols, Llangollen, to wbo;-a -y communications —be sent. EISTEDDFOD REVIVAL.The C.M. churches of Llangollen have decided to revive the annual New Year's Eve eisteddfod which was such a success before the war. A strong committee are arranging the programme, which will be pub- lished at an early date. NEW DEACONS.—The Rev. Wm. Rowlands, Acrefair, and Mr. R. E. Roberts, Llangollen, attended on behalf of the C.M. monthly meeting at Llandynan church on Sunday for the election of new deacons, when Messrs. Thomas Edwards, Ty Issa, Llantjynan, John Davies, Tanycoed, and H. Morris (junr.), Cae Llewelyn, were duly elected. LIBERAL CLUB.—A social tea took place oil Monday at the Liberal Club when there was a large attendance of members and friends. A meeting was afterwards held, presided over by Mr. J. Hiram Davies, at which addresses were given by Messrs, T. Lloyd Jones, E. R. Parry, E. W. Jones and other members. It was decided to hold a bazaar at an early date to liquidate the debt on the club buildings. TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.—A meeting of the committee wae held at Zion Wesleyan Chapel, on Wednesday evening, presided over by the Rev. W. Foulkes, with Mr. Jesse Roberta as secretary. It was decided to extend a hearty welcome to the East Denbighshire Temperance Union to hold their annual meetings at Llan- gollen in September, 1920. A strong working committee was formed to make arrangements for holding meetings in the town during the winter months, and aleo to urge the various chapels to hold band of hope meetings for the children. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—We record the further successes of Mr. Reginald N. Williams's Oupile. At th'e recent theoretical examination in connection with the London College of Music, the candidates secured exceptionally high marks. Junior Honours Section: Phyllis Morris, Cerrig- y-Llan, 98 marks; Olive Morris, Cerrig-y-Llan, 97; Henry Jones, Queen-street, 96; Lilian Mor- ris, Cerrig-y-Llan, 32. Junior Section: Arthur Glyn Morgan, Llangollen, 91; Hattie Evans, Tr evor, 90. Primary Section: Eric Morris, Cerrig-y-Llan, and Horace Garner Evans, Regent-stret. Fifty-eight rpupila have gained Honours and First Class Certificates, and num- erous eisteddfod successes, including two silver cups and twoold centre silver medals have .been obtained by Mr. Williams's pupils. HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The harvest thanks- giving services in connection with the Free Churches was held on Wednesday and through- out Thursday. On Wednesday evening an united service was held at Zion Wesleyan chapel at which the Rev. W. Foulkes (C.M.) presided. On Thursday morning another united service was held at the Glan'rafon Congregational chapel, the Rev. D. Williams (AY.) presiding. In the afternoon and evening each church held services at their own place of worship. The English Wesleyan and Baptist churches also held their services on Thursday. United services were held at the Victoria Promenade chapel and also at the Dr. Pritchard Baptist chapel, Abbey Rd. Sermons were delivered by the Rev. H. Rees, Llangollen, in the afternoon, and the Rev. E. Evans Clarke, Moss, in the evening. THE LATE MISS MARY DAVIES.—The funeral of the late Miss Mary Davies, Dee Bank, took place at the Vron cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Deceased, who was approaching her 80th birthday, was an old inhabitant of the town. Having resided with her father, Mr. William Davies, at Ty'nypistyll, Pengwern, for a great many years, she removed to Walton Cottage, Queen Street, and there conducted a laundry business for upwards of a quarter of a century. About two years ago she retired to live with her near relations, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Edwards, Dee Bank. She was the oldest female* member of Rehoboth Chapel and much respected by all with whom she came in contact. The interment took place in the Vron cemetery, the Rev. W. Foulkes ,offioiating at the house and cemetery. A large number of relatives and friends attended to pay a last tribute of respect to her memory. THE POST OFFICE.—Mr. W. Owen, who for sevearal years has been postmaster at Llangollen, has been appointed postmaster at Cardigan. Mr. Owen came to Llangollen from London when the late 'Mr. Thomas was advanced to Cardigan, and, during his tenure of the office he has won golden opinions from all sections of the community, by his 'uniform courtsey and the enterprising ability with which he has regulated postal affairs in the town and district. His removal is a matter for wirespread regret, and he will take with him from Llangollen. to his new sphere of work, nothing but the happiest recollections of his stay in the town, combined with the best wishes of the community that he has served with great success and ability. At the Welsh Baptist chapel, where he has long been a pillar of strength, he will be greatly missed; in fact, it is correct to say that there is scarcely a good work in the town, and this applies more especially to Welsh causes, that is not in one way or other deeply indebted to Mr. Owen for the wise counsel and generous support he, has always been prepared to give. Whilst from the point of view of the public interest ,the loss caused by Mr. Owen's removal is a very real one, from the point of view of his own interest, to adopt a stock journalistic phrase, we gladly "pipe in another key" and wish him every success. At a time when it is so much the vogue to criticise too frequently in a captious spirit, post-office service, it is pleasant to refer to the local experience of the town where it is possible to write nothing but'good. VRONCYSSYLLTE. I EVENING SCHOOLS.—The first sessions of the evening schools were held at the local schools on Mcnday and Tuesday, when there was a very fair muster of students. Mr. Tom Morgan of Chirk Green takes charge of the Mining Classes, and Mrs. Pritchard of Johnstown, the Needlework and Dressmaking. Mr. Morgan hopes to be able to work through a course which will enable the students to qualify for a Fireman's Certificate. v DEBATING SOCIETY.—-On Tuesday even- ing the first pieeting of the above society was ?-.Td at the C.M. Chapel, under the presidency v of Mr. Roberts, Stationmaster, Whitehurst. A debate took* place on "The Nationalisation of Labour," the positive side being taken up by Mr. Evan Davies, whilst the negative was supported by Mr. Hugh Jones. OBITUARY.—The deaths of Glyn Davies, OBlaenan and Richard Roberts, Alma, are re-- ported. The former died after a lingering illness at the sanatorium, Peny Hordd, at the early age of 15 years; the latter was suddenly taken ih whilst at work at the Green Colliery, Ruabon, being brought home on the ambulance.. He succumbed very shortly after reaching his home &t Vron. We extend to the bereaved our heart- felt sympathy. BANGOR ISYCOED. I THE LATE SUPT. WOOLLAM. The funeral of the late Supt. Woollam of the Den- bigh police division. His first appointment was at Llantysilio, and from there he went to March- wiel some 35 years ago. His next move was to Roeaett from where he was transferred to Wrex- ham, next to Ruthin, and finally, to Denbigh. The funeral was attended by a number of Den- J:¡šhire officers, also by Police Constables J. 1VT&iams /Hanmer), Pearoe (The Checker? and Jon" (Bangor coed).
.Sir. Watkin's Game-keeper.…
Sir. Watkin's Game-keeper. f INTERESTING TENANCY CASE. I An interesting case affecting the question of house tenure came before his Honour Judge Bryn Roberts, at Wrexham County Court, on Wednesday, when Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., claimed through his agent, Mr. Godsall, possession of a lodge at present occu- pied by a gamekeeper, who left his service some months ago. Mr. Ll. Hugh Jones appeared for the plain- tiff, and the defendant, Walter Judd, was re- presented by Mr. Ll. Kenriek. From the case submitted on behalf of Sir Watkin, it appeared that the defendant was an under gamekeeper at Wynnstay Park, from 1913 till June, 1918, when he joined the Army. His wife and family were allowed to remain rent free, as they had always done, in the lodge they had hitherto occupied, and when the defendant returned he objected to work- ing under a new head gamekeeper, and accord- ingly gave notice. This was accepted, and another gamekeeper, who lives in Manchester, was engaged to take his place, but has hitherto been unable to commence duties because Judd was still occupying the lodge. The defendant declared that it was imposs- ible to find a house or a cottage anywhere, and his advocate submitted that the Act pro- tected the tenant in this case if there was no alternative accommodation. 4 His Honour said the only question for him to consider was the provision of the Act of 1915. The premises, he held, were reasonably required by the owner for the purposes of an under-gamekeeper, whose duties made it neces- sary that he should live in the lodge at present occupied by the defendant. In the present case he need not consider the question of alter- native, accommodation at all. The later Acts were only to be appointed where there had been purchase since 1917. There was nothing equivocal or ambiguous in the Act governing the present circumstances, and he had there- fore no hesitation whatever in finding for the plaintiff, the defendant to give up possession within 21 days. The plaintiff had also claim- ed £3 3s. in.respect of mesne profits, but this had been paid into court and it was awarded. Mr. Kenrick asked for leave to appeal, which was granted. c I
I UangoUen County School.…
I UangoUen County School. MONTHLY MEETING OF MANAGERS I A meeting was held in the County School on Wednesday afternoon. Present, Messrs. E. R. W da ,as d a y Parry (chairman), A. J. Price, W. P. Williams, Rev. W. FoUlkes, Vicar, with Mr. E. Foulkes Jones (clerk) and Mr. Bruce Wilson (the acting headmaster). A letter was received from Mra. Mahler, apologising for absence. I MISCELLANEOUS. I It was resolved that the dining arrangements be left to a sub-committee to deal with.—A letter was read from the Geographical Association requesting the school to join the Association, this was agreed to.-A letter was read from the Rev. W. Benjamin in reference to the internal scholar ship examinationl asking that the scholarship should be awarded to his son '.as the person the Governors had given it to, was already in receipt of a seholarship.-It Was resolved that the matter be deferred, and that the re.v. gentleman, 'be in- formed that the question was under consideration. —The question of the internal sebblaxship was left with the scholars committee to be dealt with. —A letter was reacf from Mr. J. C. Davies, county organiser of education, on the proposed secondary school at Ruabon. The matter was deferred to the next meeting of the Governors.-A letter was read from the National Council of Women asking for the use of the geography classroom. It was resolved that owing to the large number of pupils in the school, the Governors regretted that the request could not be acceded to.—This terminated the business.
1.0 IHeadmaster Appointed.…
.0 Headmaster Appointed. I LLANGOLLEN COUNTY SCHOOLS I I — The Denbighshire Education Authority met at Chester on Friday to appoint head masters for Llanrwst and Llangollen County Schools and the Ponkey, Penycae, and Pontfadog Council Schools. For the Llangollen vacancy Mr.; H. Hugh Jones (Vv rexham ) was appointed out of five can- didates. He was educated at Friar's School, find the University College of North Wales, Bangor, where he took his degree. Sub- sequently, he took courses in economics under the Cambridge University Training College. During the war he served in Mesopotamia and on the borders of Afghanistan and on his re- lease from the army he was invited by Mr. Silyn Roberts, of the Ministry of Labour, to unertake the organisation and administration of indus- trial training centres for disabled soldiers in North Wales, an appointment which he still holds.
IProposed Hospital for Chirk,I
Proposed Hospital for Chirk, I I A SITE SELECTED. I Subject to the approval of the Board of Agri- culture and the Ruabon Small Holdings Author- } ities, an ideal site has been selected on which the hospital will be erected. The venue is the j Chirk Green Farm, which is situated on the hillside, and the building, which is to face south, will command a fine view of the Pee Valley and surrounding countryside, thereby obtaining full -benefit of the invigorating breezes. Every facility will be granted for coupling the dram- age with the houses to be erected under the new housing scheme, whilat the directors of Black Park Colliery have kindly consented to allow a set of rails to be run off their branch to the proposed hospital. The site, which is most convenient, has the approval of the colliery dis- dricts, Weston Rhyn and St. Martins. In the meantime the subscription list is rapidly growing, Brynkinallt Colliery men having contributed £1,000, that in addition to £ 500 from their per- manent relief funds. « !———'———————
PROPERTY SALE AT LLANGOLLEN.…
PROPERTY SALE AT LLANGOLLEN. I On Thursday afternoon. Messrs. Jones and Son. Llangollen and Wrexham. conducted a very successful sale of a small holding, known as Maesyrychain Farm, in the parish of Llanty- eilio. which consisted of pasture land with a. run for 60 sheep. There was a very large attendance present. The )bidding started at 2600, and after a very keen competition was knocked down to Mr. Alfred Saunders, a Stockport gentleman, for £ 1.520. Messrs. Minehall and Co., Llan- gollen, represented by Mr. E. Foulkes Jones, were the solicitors for the vendors. I Following the sale of the property, a very successful sale of live and dead farm stock took place, when some very high prices were 4de,
--HUNTING !
HUNTING SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS. I Hounds met at Flaimog on Saturday, a cover Ii near Pentre Morgan gave a cub which, after coursing over three fields, got into a drain. All efforts to bolt hhn failed, but it is quite possible that the terriers killed him in the drain. Kil- hendre gave the next fox, an d after circling between there and Pentre Morgan he was lost. A second fox from Kilhendre having duped hounds, a move was made to the Castle Dingles from which were roused a brace of cubs but they were lost near Pentre Morgan. There were out Miss Williams Wynn, Miss Stevens, Mr. Frank and Miss Cotton, Mr. Dyke Dennis, Miss Dennis, Major Kearsley, etc. ths the At the meet at Bettisfield on Monday, Lord field included Sir Wyndham Hanmer, Lord Kenyon, Capt. John Hanmer, Mr. Frank and Miss Cotton, Major Kearsley, Miss Ethelston, Capt Mostyn Owen, Capt. Guy Mostyn Owen (Irway), and a number of ofifcers. A brace of foxes were hustled from the Springs j cover, but both found sanctuary in earths. Around the hall a leash of cubs was set going one of which hied away to Gredington and was lost. Meanwhile the other two made good their escape. A nice little spin was initiated by a gorse fox which took hounds through Llanbedr past Hanmer Hall to Horsman's Gre-P. Here- abouts the pilot made a retrograde movement and the chase was given up in the direction of Gredington.
IiDENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIREI…
DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIREI CONGREGATIONAL UNION. J The quarterly meetings of the East Den- bi?hehire and Flintshire Congregational Union were recently held at Rhos. Mr. William Edwards of Rhos presided over the business con- ference, at which the Rev. J. Howell of Ponciau was elected chairman for next year. Mr. J. Harrison, Brymbo, was re-elected treasurer and Mr. J. Jones, Brymbo. auditor. The Secretary, the Rev. J. T. Jones, Brymbo, read a letter from the Liverpool and Manchester Welsh Union commending to the Union the Rev. J. Vernon Lewis, M.A., B.D.. late of Park Road Welsh Church, Liverpool, upon his settlement as pa,gtor' of Salisbury Park Church, Wrexham, and he waa cordially received a member of the Union. Mr. A. Jones, Rhostyllen, was also warmly received into the Union. Mr. Emrys Evans, Pentrefoelas, having been examined by the Rev. T. E. Thomas, Coedpoeth, was received as a preacher. The Rev. J. Vernon Lewis and George Jones of Rhos were appointed examiners of the candidates for the ministry. TEMPERANCE SUNDAY. The Rev. G. Jones presented the report of the Sunday School and Temperance Committee, and the churches were urged to observe the second Sunday in November as Temperance Sunday and also to subscribe towards the work of the temperance associations. The Rev. J. Howell presented the report of the Missionary Committee. The Rev. W. Daniel, Tanyfron, reported that Cana and Berea Churches, South- sea, had been united into one pastorate. It was reported that the Rev. J. Howell had been chosen to represent the Union on the committee of the Central Fund. The Rev. R. Peris Wil- liams, Wrexham, was chosen to represent the Union on the Gronfa Committee. The Rev. O. L. Roberts, Liverpool, was nom- inated for the vice-presidency of the Congrega- tional Union of Wales. Mr. T.- Lloyd Williams, Wrexham, presented a report on the work of the Hymnal Committee, and stated that the new hymn and tune book would be published next vear. Mr. Lioyrj Wil- liams was re-elected to represent the Union on the committee. A committee was elected to re- port on the new Education Act in its relation to the churches.—On the motion of the Rev. George Jones of Rhos, seconded bv Mr. D. Williams, Wrexham, a resolution was passed in favour of a special temperance measure for Wales. It was decided to hold the next assembly at Nant, Coedpoeth, in January.
IIN * REMEMBERANCE
I IN REMEMBERANCE DA VIES-UOBER;TSIn loving memory cf Margaret. the dearly beloved wife of T. D?vies-??oarts, 36, Church 8treet, Llangollen, who passed away cn the 25th day of October, 1918.Sadly w-issed- ry Hus- band and Children. (PRYDliEB.CH.—In loving memory of our da r Hin, -Benjamin, who died October 23, 1915,-F\1ndly re- membered by Father, Mother, Sisters and Brothers. Dearer to memory than words can tell. Printed and published by CHARLES PENRHYN QASQCOIKB and ROWLAND THOMAS, of Oswestry, under the style of WOODALL, MINSHALL, THOMAS & Co., at the Carton Press. Oswesty" and on sale every Friday at, the Advertiser Office, Castlo Street, Llangollen, and of all newsagents. All advertisements and com- munications are requested to be addressed to the "Advertiser'' Offloe, Ilaneollem, T to the Carton Press, Oswestry. URIDAY, OCrOBES SK, 1819.
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LATEST NEWS IN BRIEF.
LATEST NEWS IN BRIEF. Rhyl tradesmen have decided to establish a local chamber of commerce. Sir Auckland Geddes hopes it will not be necessary further to increase the price of coal. Mr. Churchill says 55,000 troops are em- ployed in Ireland at a weekly cost of £ 210,CTJ. Admiral of the Fleet Sir David Beatty has adopted as his title Baron Beatty of the North Sea. Contrary to general expectations the Chan- cellor of the Exchequer says there is to be no autumn budget. The Red Indians of Canada have conferred on the Prince of Wales the title of Dawn of the Morning." The Duke of Westminister won first prize for Shorthorns at the British Dairy Farmers' Association show in London this week. On the battlefields of France and Flanders, many bodies have been recovered of men who had been officially reported as missing. Collections at thanksgiving services at Blaenau Festiniog Calvinistic Methodist chapels amounted to £357, which go towards liquidating debts on the buildings. Mr. Eldred Hallas, M.P. for the Duddeston Division of Birmingham, a member of the National Democratic party, has applied for membership of the Labour party. A Barmouth property owner intends to erect a row of wooden bungalows and the Urban Council agree, if they are to be used for residents and not let to visitors. The Welsh address to the Premier which was to have been presented last month at Carnarvon is now in South Kensington Mus- eum, where it has been inspected by the Queen. Two more by-elections are caused by the appointment of Mr. Ian Malcolm (C. U.), Croy- don, as director of the Suez Canal, and the resignation of Mr. Taylor (Lab.), Chester-le- Street. Lady Howard de Walden was unable to fulfil her engagement to take the soprano part in the performance of the Messiah at Oswestry Parish Church on Thursday owing to being confined to the house with illness. Mr. Balfour has, for a second time, declined a peerage. He has exchanged offices with Lord Curzon, who now becomes Foreign Secretary, while Mr. Balfour takes the post of Lord President of the Council. The Government were defeated in the House of Commons on Thursday by a major- ity of 72 on their proposal to permit certain aliens to act as pilots in British vessels. Mr.. Bonar Law thereupon moved the adjournment of the House to Monday. > Mrs. J. V. Campbell, of Broom Hall, Oswes- try, has joined her husband, Brig.-General. Campbell, V.C., who is with the British Army of Occupation in Germany. We understand that Mrs. Campbell has the distinction of being the, only British lady at the station. Lieut. Joseph Davies, V.C., D.C.M., of Colwyn Bay, has been appointed secretary to the Conway, Llandudno, and 'Nant Conway War Pensions Committee. He served from September, 1914, first in the ranks, and then as an officer. The severest accident in the history of Cornish mining occurred at the Levant tin mine near Penzance, when 100 men were hurled down a shaft through the rod of a primitive engine for lowering the miners breaking. A number of lives were lost and many injured. The Chancellor of the Exchequer reports that the following sums have been paid, antici. pated, or voted in subsidies from April 1 to the end of this year Iron and steel, £ 5,449,342; dye industry, £25,431; coal mines deficiency, £ 18,402,000 railway agreement, £ 30,812,944; canals compensation, £ 619,558; an4 bread subsidy, 422,500,000. Lord Jellicoe reports that the Empire's in- terests during the next five years are likely to demand a Far Eastern sea-going fleet of considerable strength, to which it is necessary, Australia should contribute a quota, in order to supply the force and organisation which would serve to delay the immediate and de- cisive action of the enemy. Speaking in London Mr. Asquith opened 6 vigorous attack on the Government, describing it as a go-^s-you-please Administration, like a medley of orchestral instruments, main- ly wood and wind, but lacking concerted time or settled conductor. He advocated a levy on war fortunes, and an inquiry into a levy on capital, but opposed the nationalisation of the coal industry. The marriage took place on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at St. George's, Hanover Sq., of Brig.- Gen. H. D. O. Ward, C.B., C.M.G., Royal Artillery, and Miss Mary Milnes Gaskell, daughter of the late Right Hon. Charles Milnes Gaskell and Lady Catherine Milnes Gaskell, of Wenlock Abbey, Shropshire, 'the bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Milnes Gaskell, wore a dress of grey charmeuse and georgette, trimmed with oxi-, dized embroidery, and a grey velvet hat. Her ornaments included a pearl and diamond brooch and earrings, and the bouquet was composed of pale pink roses. There were neither pages nor bridesmaids. The Hon. Charles Hill Trevor was best man, and the reception afterwards was held at 16, Mansfield Street, W., lent by the Countess of Ports- mouth '(the bride's aunt). The guests in- cluded:—Lady Catherine Milnes Gaskell, Lady Constance Milnes Gaskell, the Hon. Leila Hill-Trevor, Mrs. Laeaita, Mrs. Sidney Windsor-Clive, Mrs. White, and the Hon. Lady Rees and Miss Rees.