Flintshire Observer Mining Journal and General Advertiser for the Counties of Flint Denbigh

MOLD. I VESTRY MEETING.-The annual meeting of the j Vestry was held on Monday, there was a large s attendance, and owin r to the absence of the Vicar, through illness, Mr. J. Corbett was voted to the chair.—Mr. Rupert Prince and Mr. J. E. Davies were re-appointed chi rchwardens, and the following gentlemen aa sidesmen :—Messrs. T. Davies, J. Husrhes, Templeton Jones, J. Williams, J. C. Griffiths, and W. N. Bellamy.-The accounts were submitted and shewed the offertories at the Parish Church amounted to E275 6s. lltd., and the ex- penditure £ 306 68. 2^I., leaving a deficiency of 930 2 odd.—Mr. Prince announced that the funds in aid of renovating the Churchyard amounted to X59, out of which X52 16s. 4d. had been expended, and he hoped very shortly to ijee the Churchyard completed. —A vote of thanks to the Churchwardens for their past services then terminated the meeting. FUWKEAL OF MBS. HOWARD. -The funeral of Mrs. Howard, wife of Alderman Howard, of The Tower, Mold, who died on Thursday last, took place on Monday at the Mold Cemetery, and was very largely attended by the inhabitants of the town and by friends and relatives from various parts of the country. After a short service in the hall the funeral procession left The Tower shortly beforj one o'olock, the occupants of the carriages being Alder- man Howard and his sons Masters Frank, William and Stafford, Mr. James D. Muncaster, Inverness, and Mr. Edward Muncaster, brothers of the deceased lady, Mr. Daniel Howard and Mr. George Howard, brothera-in-law; Messrs. Henry Hind, Sam Howard, Widdows, Boucher, Wm. Cain, and F. Lumberg, I Liverpool. Preceding the hearse was a carriage containing the doctor and the officiating clergy, the < Rev. Stephen Jones and the Rev. W. Poole Hughes Rev. W. L. Prothero and the Rev. T. A. Davies, Pontblyddyn, and the procession closed with a coach containing wreaths. Many mourners who had arrived by train awaited the arrival of the Cortege at the cemetery. The musical portions of the service were impressively rendered by the choir of Mold Parish Church, ably conducted by Mr. J. Young, organist and choirmaster of the Parish Church. In addition to the friends from Bootle and Liverpool, we noticed the following local gentlemen present: Messrs. Rupert Prince and J. E. Davies, churchwardens; Edward Williams, chemist, John Wllliams, Sewing: Machine Depot; Thomas Parry, Ll. Eaton, E. Wheldon, Henry Lloyd Jones, T. H. Ollive, James Thomas, T. Ll. Powell, P. Maddox. The undertaker was Mr. Jones, Manchester House, the coffin being made by Mr. Thomas Roberts, New- street, and the hearse and mourning coaches were supplied by Mr. William Wright, Livery Stables, Mold.

GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER DAY AT THE CHURCHES. THE PARISH CHURCH. On Good Friday the services at this church oommenced with morning prayer at 10.30 o'clock, when there was a tolerably large attendance. The Rev. Stephen B. Jones officiated, and he based an eminently appropriate discourse upon liii. Isaiah, 3. A man of sorrows, and acquainted with griefs." Up to 2 o'clock the Church remained open for silent prayer and meditation, and at the hour named a special solemn service took place, when an address was delivered upon "the seven sayings on the Cross" by the Rev. J. Poole Hughes. Evening service followed at 6.30, when the Rev. J. Poole Hughes founded an effective discourse upon xix St. John, 41.-The Easter day services opened with an early celebration of the Holy Communion at 7 a.m., when the celebrants were the Rev". S. B, Jones, and J. Poole Hughes, and the communicants numbered 127. A choral celebration followed at 8 o'clock, when the Rev. Daniel Davies (St. Asaph), and S. B. Jones officiated, and the attendance numbered 87 communicants. Dyke's Communion service in F. was tastefully sung by the choir, the kyrie used being that of the late Dr, Arnold. There was a large congregation at the morning service held at 11 o'clook, and the Rev. Daniel Davies, who officiated throughout, preached an earnest and thoughtful discourse from xx St. John, 8. A processional hymn was sung, also the Easter anthem why seek ye the living" (A.Alexander).—At 6.30 when evening service was held the Church was crowded in every part, aDd the Rev. J, Poole Hughes delivered an eloquent discourse from the text xxiv St. Luke, 5 and 6. Processional and re-cessional hymns were Bong, also the anthem This is the day which the Lord hath made (S. Charles Cooke).—At each of the above services Mr. James Young presided at the organ.—The decorations though not on an extensive scale were carried out in exquisite taste by ome of the lady members of the congregation, the Chancel, Palpit, Lectern, and Font having received most graceful treatment. ST. JOHN'S WSLSH cbubob. Morning and evening services were held at this Church on Good Friday, the Rev. J. Poole Hughes, and the Rev. Stephen B. Jones officiating. On Easter Day morning service took place at 11 o'clock, which was numerously attended the preacher being the Rev. Stephen B. Jones.—At 2.30 a children's service took place, when the sacred edifice was crowded to exoess, and the scholars attending the Church Sunday Schools were addressed by the Rev. Daniel Davies. The evening service at 6.30 was also largely attended, the Rev. Daniel Davies preached from xix St. John, 19 and 42. Appropriate hymns Were sung, also the anthem" Llanewgihais pan ddywedent wrthwyf." The singing was charac- terised by much heartiness, and Mr. Geo. Roberts presided at the organ. The decorations at this Churoh, which were tasteful in the extreme, had been executed by Misses Williams (Wrexhara-st.), Egerton, and Dykins. WELSH CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL. The annual preaching meetings in connection with this chapel, took place on Thursday evening and Good Friday. The ministers officiating were the Revs. Owen Evans, D.D., (London), H. M. Hughes (Liverpool), and W. Caradoc Jones (Ruthin). On Friday afterno In and evening the services were held in the Bethesda Calvinistio Methodist Chapel, kindly lent for the occasion, and the services throughout were very largely attended. BBENBZBB BAPTIST CHAPEL. Speoial services were held at this Chapel on Easter Sunday and Monday, the preachers thereat being the Revs. W. Hughes, F.R.G.S., (Congo institute, Colwyn Bay), D. Lewis, (Abersychan, Pontypool), and R. Ll. Morris, (Haverfordwest). PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL. > The Primitive Methodists held their usual tea I meeting on Good Friday, whioh was followed by a I concert of a highly enjoyable PETTY SESSIONS: MONDAY.—Before J. Scott Banlie8 (obliirman), B. Davies Cooke, B. E. few i, I Cooke, St, John Raikes, and y E. H. Wain, Esqrs. OVERSEERS. overseers were appointed for the Parishes of Mold and ilalkyn, and the Townships of Tryddvn and Nerquis. r t. TRAzteFER. On the application of Mr. G. F. Bradley, a special license was granted to Sarah Jones, of the Bridge Inn, Tryddyn, widow of the former licensee. DBUNKBNNBSS. For being drunk and disorderly at Gwern- -,Yttkynydd on the 18th uit,, Richard Bartley was 1 fined 5s. and costs. DAMAGING A FENCE. An adjourned case was called on for hearing in which Robert Edwards, of Tryddyn, was summoned |>y Walter Hurst, for malicious ID jury to a fence belonging to the father of the informant. The defendant failed to appear, and the Bench proceeded to hear the case in his absence. The Informant swore that the defendant and others were in the habit of watohing the gamekeepers to see what their movements were. While doing so they trespassed over fields and deliberately pulled down tapy fences which obstructed their way. On the occasion in questiou they broke down a fence com- mitting damage to the amount of Is. 6d. Evidence to the same effect was dso given by Jas. Richardson, and the defendant was ordered to pay a fine with damage and costs, amounting to 16s. 6d.

0 OAERWYS. VESTRY MEETING.— The annual vestry meeting was held on Monday f vening, the Rector presiding. Mr. W. H. Biekertoi, Maesmynnan, was elected rector's warden, and Mr. William Evans, Fox and Hounds, ad parish warden for the ensuing year. The Ty-hir charity accounts wer., presented and pawed.

FLINT. I TEA PARTY AT THE WESLHYAN CIHAPEi.-The annual tea part; in connection with the English Wesleyan chapti, was held on Easter-Monday afternoon, and ia the evening an entertainment wos provided. .3A8TEB-MOND. Y.—The holiday at Flint vas re- markable for its juietness, the town b<>ing deserted, tho inhabitants n akiug a general exodus into neigh- bouring towns a-id the surrounding country c istrict, to enjoy the gloious spring weather. GOOD FRIDAY PREACHING MEETINGS.—The annual proaching meeti igs in connection with the Welsh Independent chapel, Flint, were held on Thursday night and throug liout Good Friday. The officiating ministers were he Revs. R. Roberts, Rhos Job Miles, Aberystwith, and W. J. Nicholson, Port- madoc. SERVICE IN THE PARISH CHURCH.—On Sunday evening, the Rector preached to a crowded congrega- tion. The service (choral) was as follows Tallis' Festal Responses, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in F (Caleb Simper). The anthem Why seek ye the living among the dead," (Cooke) was beautifully rendered by the choir, numbering about 70 voices, and Miss Dyson who presided at the organ did her part excellently, and contributed largely to the success of the musical part of the service. ST. THOMAS' CHURCH, FLINT MOUNTAIN.—This Church was as usual, beautifully decorated for the "Queen of Festivals" by Miss Mat'hews, Misses Skipper and Miss Clara Williams. The anthem was well rendered, and the present efficient state of the choir speaks highly of the care and leadership of the organist, Mr. John Morris. There was a large con- gregation and 22 members made their Easter Communion.

VESTRY MEETING AT THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS. On Tuesday last, the annual vestry meeting was held, the Rector (Rev. W. Ll. Nicholas, M.A.), presiding over a numerous attendance. The Rector on opening the meeting expressed his pleasure at again meeting those present, and gave a resume of the works that had been brought to a succe-sful issue in the parish since his appointment as Rector. In Flint he could point to the Muspratt Memorial Schools the Boundary Walis of the Parish Church- yard the two acres of land consecrated and added to the Cemetery; the Caretaker's Cottage built by Miss Moon the restoring and heating of the Cemetery Church, and the beautifying of the interior of Flint Church. Neither had the outlying districtslof Pentre and Hint Mountain been neglected In Pentre a plot of land had been purchased and a new classroom been erected, and in St. Thomas', Flint Mountain, boundary walls had been erected and now windows would shortly be placed in the Church.—Towards the organ fund X228 had been subscribed. In fact, during the year, a great advance had been made all along the line, the con- gregation has increased and the collections show a decided improvement. In 1891 the Church collections amounted to £ 77. In 1892 to d683, and this year £ 90 17s. 7d. The first year of the Rectar's residence in Flint the number of communicants on Easter Sunday was 74, this year they numbered 268. The aaoounts were read and a balance of £10 was shown, of this the Rector proposed devoting Y,5 towards beautifying the old churchyard and buying new surplices. The Rector appointed Mr. J. W. M. Evans, as his warden for the ensuing year. Mr. R. Jones, Bradford House was proposed by Mr. R. W. Bowen, and seconded by Mr. H. Owen. The sidesmen were Mr. J. Bibby Lloyd, appointed by the Reotor, Mr. R. W. Bowen, Mr. Matthew Rogers and Mr. R. Price elected by the vestry.— Mr. A. Dyson proposed that the statement of accounts be printed and circulated.—Mrs. Muspratt called attention to the fact that the new organ would cause an increase in the expenditure, as it would require tuning, &c. annually in order to keep it in proper working order.—This being all the business of the vestry, Mr. T. W. Hughes, C.C., Coleshill, asked to be allowed to call attention to the way in which the vestry had been convened. Last year he had called attention to the inconven- ient time (noon on a working day) for a vestry, and at the adjourned vestry the Rector promised that a suitable time should be appointed, but this had not been done. He was fully aware of the reason for this, and was much surprised at it At the last adjourned vestry he had brought forward the question of the pew-rent abolition which was defeated by one vote, but as he had given notice to bring the matter again forward the business was pushed through in one meeting instead of calling another adjourned vestry in order purposely to defeat his ends. He would not, however, urge the matter to a crisis, and in view of the disturbed condition of the Church it might be supposed there was an internal strike and so create harm, and beyond entering a. protest against the manoeuvre he did not wish to press the matter further.—No further remark was made, and a vote of thanks to the Rector terminated the meeting. BOROUGH SESSIONS: WEDNESDAY.—Before His Worship the Mayor (Alderman J. L. Muspratt), and Mr. A. K. Howard. SPECIAL CONSTABLES. The following burgesses were sworn in to serve as speoial constables on the Borough-Messrs. O. Gloyne, Mumforth-street; George Johnson, Mount- street; Edw. Hilditch, Swan-street; John Oldfield, Naut-y-Fflint John Blackwell, Pentre Joseph Williams, Mount Pleasant; David Lloyd, Plas-yn- Balls; Thomas Roberts, Flint Mountain; and Thos. Carr, Swan-street. OVERSEERS. The two gentlemen selected by the Bench from the list submitted by the Assistant Overseer of those nominated for the offioe of overseers for the parish, were Messrs. O. W. Jones, chemist, Church-street, and John Lloyd, builder, Salisbury-street. A SHINDY AT THE CASTLE. Kate Williams, of Evans-street, was summoned for assault by Sarah Hobbs, of Castle terrace, who also applied that Williams should find sureties to keep the peace.—The Complainant said she was coming from her sister's house, and when in the lobby of Castle Terrace, the defendant came behind her and struok her on the back of her head with a lamp glass. She had passed the defendant and her mother in the lobby and had to push past them. She did not call the defendant names.—Mary Ellen Pierce said she saw defendant strike the complainant with the lamp glass, and also with her hands. Defendant made several rushes at the complainant and beat her about the head. In answer to the defendant, witness denied that her aunt had a porter bottle in her hand trying to strike her.- John Edw. Pierce said he stopped the defendant beating his aunt. The defendant wanted to give her a "wigging."—Defendant said all the com- plainant had against her was because she would not allow a travelling Sootehman" to call at her house for money, and becauso she would not permit it, she said she would take it to the station to him. Complainant was" against" her because she would not let her and her chap" come into her house on a wet Saturday night. She did not like suoh a thing. Defendant admitted that she bad a lamp glass in her hand, but she fell on her knees. She did not strike the complainant. She only tried to get a porter bottle from her. Defendant was standing talking to her mother when the com- plainant came up and using a foul epithet, said she could not get past the peoplq.-Mary Lloyd gave evidenoe for the defence, and said Mrs. Hobbs was struggling with Kate Williams, the former had a porter bottle, and the latter a lamp glass in her hand. She saw Mrs. Hobbs strike Mrs. Williams on the left breast with the bottle. They were calling each other names.—Kate Morris, of Castle Terrace, defendant's mother, corroborated the evidence.—The case was dismissed, each pekrty to pay her own costs.

A TIN CAN FUSIL 4DB. "dge Flaherty, Roskell-square, was summoned by Catherine Kelly of the same place, for assault committed early in the evening of Easter Monday. -Complainant stated that she was in her own house sewmg about six in the evening, when defendant burst into the door with a tin can in her hand, aud said Where is Mulfarney's and I'll split her head open. Defendant threw the can at her and hit her on her head. Defendant then took complainant's three pint can and ran after her out of the house. She escaped by getting into a neighbour's house. Defendant was in drink and thip was the thirc time she had attacked her while in drink.—Defendant admitted that ehe threw the can at her, but nth no intention to hit the com- plainant, who had done wrong and she knew it.- Defendant was fined ris. including costs, and bound over to keep the peace.

ALL FOOL'S DAY John Davies, Church-street, was summoned for being drunk by Police-constable James Williams, who stated that on the 1st inst., he was called to defendant's lodgings. He was very drunk and dis- orderly and destroying the furnittire, and he turned him out oi the house. Subsequently he had to look him up.-Fiaed 2s. 6d. including costs.

-0 BAGILLT. PREACHING.—On Sunday and Easter Monday, special services were held in the Welsh Congrega- tional Chapel, the preachers being the Revs. J. Machraeth Rees, Penygroes and T. Williams, Llandudno. ENTERTAINMENT.—A most enjoyable evening is promised at the National Schools next Wednesday, when besides a selected musical programme, a dramatio entertainment will be given. The room will doubtless be thronged. EASTER-DAY AT ST. MARY'S.—'The church for Easter Sunday had been very prettily decorated by the ladies of the congregation. The principal feature being a large cross of lilies of the valley and camelias in the centre of the super-altar. The Rev. D. J. Thomas, M.A., Winchester College, preached morning and evening. There were a large number of oommunicants at the morning celebra- tions. Appropriate hymns and psalms were used for the occasion, and in the evening the choir sang an Easter Anthem. Mr. A. O. Thomas, presided at the organ. The services were excellently attended. The decorations were effectively carried out by Mrs. Owen, Vicarage; Mrs. Pierce, Mrs. Sanders, Miss Taylor (reading desk), Miss Gleave (pulpit), Miss Beattie (lectern), Miss Roberts and Miss Aubrey. Flowers, evergreens, &o., were sent from Oaklands, Coleshill, &c. The school children also brought flowers. THE ANNUAL TEA AND CONCERT AT BETHANIA. The annual tea meeting and concert in con- nection with the Bethania Wesleyan Chapel, was held on Good Friday, and was very success- ful, the favourable weather that prevailed conducing to the success. The tea party was held in the chapel at four o'clock in the after- noon, and was attended by close upon 400 people. The tea-makers, who also provided the necessary tea, sugar and milk, included Mrs, Philip Williams, Wesley Mount; Mrs. Gratton Thomas, Apothecaries' Hall; Mrs. Joseph Williams, Frondeg; Mrs. Mary Williams, Frondeg; Miss Hannah Tattum, Mrs. Stealey, Pentre; Mrs. Hughes, Pierce's-row; Misses Williams, Compton House; Misses Roberts, Grosvenor Terrace; Mrs. Lowe, Royal Oak; Mrs. Jones, Hope Cottage; Mrs. Rich. Jones, Boot Gate Cottage; Mrs. Jones, Marsh Cottage; Mrs. Williams, Gletch; Mrs. Lucy Jones, Pentre Bach, and Mrs. Civill, Grosvenor Terrace. The work of bread cutting was under- taken by Mrs. Mary Roberts, Walk; Mrs. Civill, Pentre; Mrs. Allsop, Top Hill; Mrs. Allsop, Rose Place; Mrs. Davies, Merllyn; Mrs. Ellis, Barker's-row The young men of the congregation provided the bread. In the evening a grand concert was held in the chapel under the presidency of Mr. H. T. Barker. The chapel was completely crowded and the pro- gramme introduced was ably sustained. Parti- cular mention should be made of the singing of Mr. J. Peters Jones, Chester, and also of Miss Katie Edwards, ".M.K.C.L. The Gitana Juvenile Choir under the leadership of Mr. R. T.Jones,performed several appreciative choruses in a style that reflected the greatest praise upon the choir and the conductor. Miss J. Gratton Thomas played the accompaniments in an accomplished manner. The programme in- cluded the following items :—Part I.-Piano. forte duet, Qui Vive,' Misses L. E. Thomas, and S. A. Jones; address, The President; song, 'Sing, birdie sing,' (encored), Miss Katie Edwards; song, I Young brigade,' (encored). Mr. Peters Jones; chorus, 'The rainbow,' (encored), Gitana Juvenile Choir; song, I fynu fo'r nod,' Mr. Samuel Owens; song, Tit for tat,' Miss Katie Edwards. Part II.—Song, Off to Philadelphia,' Mr. J. Peters Jones; song, When the heart is young,' Miss Jennie Roberts; song, "Gwlad y delyn,' Mr. R. T. Jones; duet, 'Flow gently Deva,' (encored), Messrs. J. Johnson and A. Jones; song, Schooner on the sands,' Mr. J. Peters Jones song, 'Y Gloch,' Miss Katie Edwards; song and chorus, 'The school bells are ringing,' G-atan Juvenile Choir; finale God save the Queen." EASTER VESTRY.—HANDSOME DONATION BY THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER. The annual vestry for the passing of Church accounts and appointment of Church officials was held at the National Schools, on Easter Monday, the Vicar (Rev. Robt- Owen), presiding.—The accounts of St. Mary's Church, were submitted by the retiring Churchwarden Mr. Robt. Foulkes. The total receipts amounted to L39 12s. 10d., and the expenditure to L37 10s. ll^d.—The aocounts were duly passed.—The Vicar proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the retiring officials for the services rendered to the Church during the past year. The work could not have gone on better or more smoothly and satisfactorily than it bad done.—Mr. Robert Foulkes acknowledging the vote on behalf of him- self and the other offioials, said they had tried to do their best and to meet all difficulties as they appeared and he was glad to say they had overcome them, and he had every confidence in saying that progress would be made in tho immediate future. With regard to the new Mission Room at the Boot end of Bagillt, which it was proposed to build, plans had been obtained, prepared by Mr. Bibby, of Flint, and the specifications for the building would soon be to hand, when they would be open to receive tenders for the work. The deed of conveyance of the land was being prepared by Mr. Lewis, Denbigh. the Bishop's secretary. They had also been enabled to commence the boundary wall of the piece of land lately given by Mr. Pennant, of Nantlys, for the enlargement of the Churchyard. The contract had been let to Mr. Richard Jones, and very soon the land would be ready for consecration. They also wanted to get the Church attended to; hitherto circumstances had delayed the work. The Duke of Westminster with his usual generosity had headed the list of subscribers to the fund with a donation of JE50 (applause). He thought, whoever would be the officials of the future, there was a bright prospect before them. The congregation was increasing and everything connected with the Church was straight, and the only thing they would have to do was to work hard and they would soon have the old Church in a condition worthy of the worship within its walls.—The Vicar said he had much pleasure in again nominating Mr. Robt, Foulkes, as his Churchwarden for the ensuing year. —Mr. Thos. Roberts proposed the re-appointment of Mr. W.1 Wood, as parish warden.—Mr. R. Foulkes seconded the proposition, which was carried.-The following sidesmen were nominated by the Vicar, Messrs. Thos. Roberts, Peter Hunt, W. Thomas (Brynhyfryd), and G. F. Aubrey. For the parish, Messrs. Hy. Beattie, Arthur Jones, S. Lloyd and Thos. Lloyd.-In connection with St. Mary's Church, it is intended to proceed with the work of restoring the interior of the Church at the earliest possible time. The most necessary work being performed first. The funds for the work now amount to A:230, including the donation of £ 50 from the Duke of Westminster, which the Vicar received within the last few days. The Vicar and Church- wardens will form a parochial council to carry out the work. The contemplated alterations will when complete cost £ 590. The Vicar is anxious to obtain snfficient funds for the complete restoration of the Church. It is intended to advertise for tenders for the erection of the Mission Room at the Boot, as soop. as the specifications are to hand.

HOLLOWAY'.S OINTMENT AXD PILLS,—Shortness of Breath, Coughs, and Colds. —Thousands of testimonials can be produced to prove the power possessed by these corrective remedies in cases of asthma, incipient consumption and all disorders of the chest and lungs. The Ointment, well rubbed upon the chest and back, penetrating the skin. is absorbed and aarried directly to the lungs, where, in immediate contact with the whole mass of circulating blood, it neutralises or expels those impurities, which are the foundation of con- sumption, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and similar complaints. On the appearance of the first consumptive symptoms tbe back and chest of th-i patient should be fomented with warm brine, dried with a coarse cloth, and Holloway's Ointment then well well rubbed in. Its absorption will .subdue advancing symptoms, and baffle this formid- able foe.

Flintshire Quarter Sessions. The Quarter Sessions for this County were held at the County Hall, Mold, on Wednesday last, before J. Scott Bankes, Esq., (chairman), P. P. Pennant, Esq., (vice-chairman), R. V. Kyrke, Esq., 0. P. Morgan, Esq., E. H. Wain, Esq., H. St. John Raikes, Esq., P. Tatton Oooke, Esq. and Basil E. Phillips, Esq. The following gentlemen were sworn on the Grand Jury:- Mr. J. E. R. Johnson, St. Asaph (foreman). Mr. T. Anthony, Flint. Mr. William Bellis, Waen, Mold; Mr. Roger Bass, Newmarket. Mr. J. H. Brown, Rhyl. Mr. J. T. Eaohus, Holy well. Mr. Job Edwards, Mold. Mr. Samuel Holgate, Holywell. Mr. Samuel Handley, Hawarden. Mr. W. A. Jones, Hope. Mr. E. Jonea, Hoseley Bank. Mr. Ishmael Jones, Llanasa. Mr. J. F. Jones, Owm. Mr. D. Morgan, Caerwys. Mr. W. Roberts, Rhyl. Mr. Thomas Smith, Mostyn. The Chairman in charging the Jury said, their services would not be required to investi- gate any case. The reason for this, no doubt, was that the Assizes for the County had been held only two or three weeks ago. No doubt some of them thought it hard to be obliged to come there when there was nothing for them to do. The Chairman then spoke of the nuisance of having the fair in the town. He hoped that the existing state of things would soon be altered, and that a convenient place would be found in wlttch to hold the fairs. NEW MAGISTRATES. The following gentlemen qualified as magis- trates for the County:—Messrs. W. Trevor Parkins, Gresford; Thomas Parry, Mold; John Corbett, Mold: William Williams, Glasfryn, Caerwys; and Pennant Athelwold Iremonger Lloyd, of Pentrehobin, Mold. THE HAWARDEN MINING APPEAL.—THE CONVICTIONS QUASHED. May hew and Newton, v. Hall and Hawarden Justioes. This was an appeal against the decision of the Hawarden Bench of magistrates who on the 12th January last, on the informa- tion of Henry Hall, H.M. Inspector of Coal Mines, convicted Horace Mayhew, as owner, and Joseph Newton, (as manager, of the Lane End Colliery, Hawarden, of contravening the first general rule contained in the 49th section of the Coal Mines Regulation Act, 1887, by not providing an adequate amount of ventilation in their colliery. Mr. E. Honoratus Lloyd, (instructed by Messrs. Peace and Ellis, Wigan), appeared for the appealants, and Mr. W. B. Yates, (instructed by Messrs. H. W. Oollins Robinson, and Co., Liverpool), represented the respondents. After hearing counsel on either side, the Court decided to quasft both oonyic- tiaos. NINE TIMES N THE NINE.

NINE TIMES ON THE NINE. I'm as good as dead. I've won nine times on the nine, and lost aine times on the seven. Give this note to the banker; he knows the address of my relatives." It was in a gambling house in Montana. The gambler who uttered these words threw down his oards, rose from the table, and left the place. At early dawn the next morning the police found his body in some shrubbery about a mile distant. His own pistol was full of oar fridges it had not been used, yet there was a bullet hole in his left breast. Was there any mysterious prophecy in the cards, or was the gambler's fear the outgrowth of super- stition, and his death a coincidence? Everyone must decide for himself. Bat people are often considered as good as dead for a much more intelligible reason. Mr. William Goble, of 104, Albion Street, Southwiok, near Brighton, was recently placed on that list by his friends. In his case the danger was not from powder or sharp steel, but from something that hurries more folks out of the world than they do. His story is this Looking at his tongue, one day in the spring of 1887, he found it coated like a piece of brown leather. Of itself this might not have worried him, but other signs and portents went with it. His appetite failed, and what little he did eat seemed to cause great pain in his chest and sides. Now good food never acts that way when a man is in proper oondition. Quite the contrary. What was the matter ? Writing about it under date of November 26th, 1891, Mr. Goble said: "I couldn't imagine what had come over me. Nothing like it had ever hap- pened to me before. I had always been strong and healthy. But now I had a foul taste in the mouth, and wind appeared to roll all over inside my body. I had a choking sensation in my throat, and some- times my heart would beat so fast and so hard that it frightened me. After a while I got so weak I had to give up my work. I was almost too weak to walk, and when out walking I would get short of breath. Gradually I became weaker and weaker, and lost all my flesh. I could just crawl about, and that was all. My cheeks were sunken, and I had such a pale, ghastly look that my friends said I was in a deoline and would never be better. A doctor in Southwiok said I was suffering from dyspepsia, but after he had treated me for nine months I was worse than ever. At this time, our clergyman, Rev. Mr. Heywood, recommended me to the Brighton Hospital, where I was under treatment for one year. Several of the doctors sounded my lungs and seemed pnzzled by my com- plaint, and ohanged my medioines so often that I wondered if they would ever find the right remedy. At the end of the year I stopped going: to the hospital, and began to take cod liver oil, but it did no good, and I made up my mind that I was indeed doomed to death and nothing oould prevent it. "Still I am alive and well to-day, and I'll tell you why in few words. In April, 1889, I met with a friend of mine, Mr. Groves, of Southwick, who told me of his own illness and of the great benetit he had received from Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. I got a bottle, and by the time I had finished it my food agreed with me and I felt a little stronger. Four more bottles completed the cure, and I have since enjoyed as good health as I ever did in my life. I am a gardener, and have been in the employ of General Turnbull, The Hermitage, Southwick, for ten years. I will gladly answer inquiries."—(Signed) WILLIAM GOBLB. The Southwick doctor's diagnosis was right: Mr. Goble's disease was indigestion and dyspepsia, some of the symptoms of which he names in his statement. His plain testimony will serve to strengthen, if necessary, the popular oonfidenoe in Mother Seigel's Syrup as a cure for this prevailing and perplexing malady. The Southwiok gardener lost two years' time by not knowing what to do. But he is vastly better than a dead man now, and will, we trust, live long to give others the benefit of his knowledge.

♦— TALAURE. GRATIFYING PRESENTATION TO MISS ANDERSON. On Tuesday evening a very pleasant proceeding took place at the Talaore Boys' School, this being a presentation to Miss Anderson, Head Mistress of the Girls' School. The address was a beautiful specimen of the illuminator's art, encased in a splendid moulded and gilded frame, and was the work of Mr. J. Fisher, illuminator, 114, Bold-street, Liverpool. In the left hand bottom corner is an exo6llent view of the Talaore Schools, to see which, will frequently bring baok to Miss Anderson's mind the very happy days spent in the School with her laborious task of teaching the children of the neighbourhood for close upon two generations. The abilities of Miss Anderson as a teacher are well known in the district, and can be testified by scores of ladies now married and liv- ing far away from the haunts of their childhood. We dare say that Miss Anderson was stimulated in her love of the art of teaching by the noble example set forth by the Rev. Canon Chapman, when that gentleman was in charge of the Talaore Mission and who prevailed to get the noble Schools now in pxistenoe built through the munificence of the late Sir Pyers Mostyn, Bart., and of the present Do wager The Honble. Lady Mostyn, and which will ever remain a lasting monument to the revered memory of the Baronet. It is gratifying to think that the present Sir Pyers and Lady Mostyn are following the steps of their predecessors in this respect, of sup- porting the education of the children of the poor, and that the worthy Baronet and her Ladyship fiud time in addition to their other multitudinous duties to take such interest in the Schools. It was most regrettable to those present that Lady Mostyn was compelled through illness from making the presentation to Miss Anderson, in securing which she had worked so sedulously and energetically. The address, nicely engrossed in vellum, was as follows To Miss Anderson, Talaore Girls School. We your friends, pupils and wellwishers, desire to ask your acceptance of the acoompanying token of our esteem, and also to express our very sincere regret at your departure fjom among us. For many years you have most ably filled the position of Head Mistress of an important School, gaining by your impartiality and kindness, the affection of all those who had the good fortune to be your pupils, and the respect of all who knew you. We earnestly hope that God may grant you many years for the enjoy- ment of that rest and happiness which you have so nobly earned." The address having been read by a young lady, and aocepted by Miss Anderson, Sir Pyers W. Mostyn, Bart., in felicitous terms presented to Miss Anderson a beautiful case bearing the in- scription Presented to Miss Anderson as a tribute of love and affection from the Talacre School child- ren," and containing the sum of £ 40 in Bank notes, which had beensubsoribed by friends and wellwisbers. Miss Andereon being overwhelmed with feelings of gratitude, the task of replying was undertaken by Mr. Moores, of the boys' department, who read the following address prepared by Miss Anderson: —"How shall I thank you adequately for this beautiful address, and for the very kind sentiments conveyed in it towards me, as well as for the purse of gold which accompanies it. I can only say, I thank you from my heart. It is a subject of ex- treme pleasure and gratification to me to be assured that my labours amongst you in the cause of education have been appreciated, and further, that they have been effectual, as evidenced by the ex- emplary conduct of the Talacre school children both past and present, many of my old pupils being now the mothers of the latter. You will pardon me if I give way to the feelings which overwhelm me on this occaeion. Besides retiring from the pro- fession of a teacher, I am leaving the home of my childhood, and the scene of my labours for the last 35 years, and I am about to leave you, my dear friends, who have by your sympathy and kindness sustaiaed me all along in my arduous work. The work of education, of training the minds and souls of the young, is a noble work. But to have been spared by a divine and merciful Providence to en- gage in this elevating work for so long a period in the same school is a privilege and an honour be. stowed on but very few teachers. This reoollection and the remembranoe of your kindness will serve to cheer me in my absence from amongst you, even to the day of death As for my faults, failings and short comings (whioh I acknowledge have been many), I beg you will now pardon me for them, and recall me to your remembrance only as your old teaober and friend. My work has indeed been a labour of love amongst you, and hence the years have sped all too quickly. As Holy Scripture assures us, that They who instruct others unto justice shall shine as stars for all eternity," so, indeed, do I hope and pray this may be your lot also hereafter." Miss Lay, a niece of Miss Anderson, who for many years has been assisting at the sohooi, was on the Thursday previous preented with a leather travelling case bearing the initials "M.L. and which had been wholly subscribed for by school children. The presentation was made at Talacre by Lady Mostyn and the school children. On Tuesday evening a large number of friends were present to witness the presentation by the kind invitation of Sir Pyers and Lady Mostyn.—Miss Lombard, of St. Francis' School, Chester, is to succeed Miss Anderson.

Wirim It centred the life of the wurtOlfc* Auerbach. THHBB are but few men who care to occupy them- aetvea with the immediate past-Goethe. Booxs are orphan remainders of worthiest men after death.-Milton. On must tell a woman only what one wants to be known.-Carey. AT:evening home 'a the^beet place for a rnail- Goethe. Tmmim is no man but, for his own Interest, hath an obligation to be honest. There may be sometimes temptations to be otherwise; but, aU cards cast up, he shall find it the greatest ease, the highest profit, the best pleasure, the most safety, and the noblest fame, to hold the horns of this altar, which, in all assays, can in himself protect bim.-Feltham. EACH individual owes a duty to society to exert an Influence against evil doing, and he cannot ignore It with impunity. One of the most powerful of human influences is that of popular opinion. Every one re- spects it, and in greater or less degree is led by it, consciously or unconsciously. Whether as a restraint of an incentive, it is ever actively moulding the con- duct of the community. But what is popular opinion ? It is nothing more than the aggregate of Individual opinion, and it ia made manifest only by the frank expression of each individual in various and characteristic ways. It is not an outside some- thing which we can analyse and discuss, for each of us is daily contribnting his or her share to jm formation. We cannot rail at it' for MBf frivolous or cruel or fickle or untrustworthy without fa a degree condemning ourselves in the same direction. Whatever be its character, we must each accept a measure of responsibility in having made it tbua.

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I Births. 31st ult., at the Harp Inn, Greenfield-street, Holywell, the wife of Mr. John Barker, of a son. Marriages. 29th ult., at the Congregational Chapel, Rhy by the Rev. D. Lewis, assisted by the Rev. Thomas Jones, St. Asaph, R. E. Williams, of Bala, to Annie, eldest daughter of Hugh Roberts, Queen-street, Rhyl. 30th ult., at Park-road Congregational Chapel, Liverpool, Griffith Charles, youngest son of the late Evan Evans, Holywell, to Nellie, only daughter of Mrs. J. E. Jones, Craig Mynach, Barmouth. 1st inst. at the Parish Church, Holywell, by the Rev. Jos. Davies, B.A., curate, Mr. Robert Hughes, Walwen, to Margaret, only daughter of Mr. Edward Hughes, Spring Bank, Greenfield. 3rd imt., at St. Mary's Church, Flint, by the Rector (Rev. W. Ll. Nicholas, M.A.,) Mr. John Morris, headmaster of St. Thomas' School, Flint, to Elizabeth, only daughter of the late Mr. Hugh Davies, Waen-y-Balls, Flint Mountain. 4th inst., at St. Mary's Church, Flint, by the Rector (Rev. W. Ll. Nicholas), Mr. John Bithel to Ellen, daughter of Mr. James Walton, gardener, Pentre, Flint. Deaths. 2nd inst., Mary, widow of Mr. Edward Jones, lead miner, Penyball, Holywell, awed 81 years. 24th ult., at Pontblyddyn, Mold, Martha Jane, infant daughter of Mr. John Lewis, aged 6 weeks. 25th ult., at Rhydygoleu, Mold, Morris Williams, eon of Mr. Samuel Jones, aged 14 years. 25th ult., at Garth, Cilcen, Mr. Walter Robson, aged 39 years. 26th ult., at Pwll wheel, nr. Mold, Sarab, wife of Mr. Robert Jones, aged 42 years. 26th ult., at Daisy Hill, Buckley, George Henry, infant son of Mr. Samuel Leach. 26th ult., at Gwastad, Halkin, Edward Arthur, infant son of Mr. Alfred Hughes, aged 9 months. 27th ult,, at Milford street, Mold, Bridget, wife of Mr. Patrick Hannaby, aged 40 years. 27th ult., at Penygelli, Nannerch, Mr. Robert Griffiths, aged 62 years. 27th ult., at 8, Salisbury-street, Flint, Annie, infant daughter of Mr. David Griffiths, aged 2 months. 28th ult., at Catch, Halkin, Mr. Benjamin Hughes, aged 67 years. 29th ult., at Bagillt, Mary, widow of the late Mr. Peter Jones, aged 75 years. 29th ult., at Glanllyn, Ys'ceifio'g, Robert, »on of Mr. David Evans, aged 2 years. 30th ult., at King'shraa street. Pwllheli, in her 79th year, Anne Hughes, widow of the late Griffith Hughes, and mother of T. Hughes, Cheshire View, Oakenholt, Flint. 30th ult., at The Tower, Mold, Emma, the wife of Alderman John Howard, J P- 30th ult., at Totty's row, Bagillt, John Francis, infant son of Mr. Peter Williams, aged 4 months and 4 days. 30th ult., at BwIcb, Ys-eifiog, Ann, infant daughter of Mr. Isaao Williams, aired 4 days 31st ult., at Wbitford-ctrtet, H..lyWeuf Mary, wife of Edward Harrison, ag,d i:3 y't'!tr. y' 2nd inst-, at Red Lion COUlt, Hlgll. t-treet, Holy- ;«;"5n.Ld m h^wWbc™ btre*k;r'b alied 65 7 2ud iost at St. HeC 7' 5 ""J* M Mr. John Parry, ae.d 25 &r^field' of Mr Flint' Sar*h' wife i:8' a?ed '1 -vears 4o at Priojros^ Hill, Holywell, Isabella, "ghter of Mr. Edward Elns, aged 14 months. 3rd inst., at Catch, Halkyn, AUD, widow of the late Mr. Wm. Hodgkineon, agt-d 69 years. 4th inst., Eleanor, only surviving daughter of the late Mr. Robert Roberts, Bank Place, Holywell. aged 66 years.