However , there were numerous examples of prominent nonconformists who were lukewarm , or even opposed , to Davies 's candidature .
As a Calvinistic Merthodist deacon , Davies had envisaged strong support from the nonconformist community .
There were numerous examples of prominent nonconformists who were lukewarm , or even opposed , to Davies 's candidature .
As a Calvinistic Merthodist deacon , Davies had envisaged strong support from the nonconformist community .