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

THURSDAY, JUNB 10TH, 1897. Contradiction is given to the report that Lord Penrhyn had resolved that his quarry- men should never again have the opportunity of applying to him as their employer. Colonel Commandant B. G. Davies-Cooke, V.D., A.D.C., vacates the command of the and V.B.R.W.F., and is appointed to the hon. colonelcy of the battalion. Major J. Sheriff Roberts is to be lieut.-colonel, under the pro- visions of Paragraph 55 of Volunteer Regula- tions, 1896. Captain H. Hurlbutt is to be major, and Lieutenant M. P. Rathbone to be captain (Hawarden Company). The St, Asaph Cathedral Lectures this year will be delivered by the Rev Walter Lock, D.D., Professor of Exegesis, the University of Oxford. The subject will be St. Paul as a Missionary, St. Paul as an Ecclesiastical Statesman, St. Pawl as a Teacher of Morality." The lectures will be delivered July 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th;

HOLYWELL. PBEACHING MEETING.—The annual preaohing meeting was held in Penyball Baptist Obapel on Whit-Sunday and Monday last, and attracted very large congregations. The speoial preiohers were the Revs. J. W. Hughes, Pontygwaith; O. M. Owen, Paitor's College, London; John Lewis, Sion, Oefn Mawr. A FBUSTBATBD ESOAPB.—On Friday Iat at a speoial court, Miohael Wetherall, was oharged before Messrs R. Sankey (chairman), and J. Lloyd Prioe, with oommitting wilful damage to a window at the Holywell Union, value Is. 6d.-Robert Parry Williams, porter, said he admitted the prieoner into the TRAMP ward on Tuesday night last with a two "8 ticket.—Edward Jones, an inmate in ohaige of the tramp ward said he heard a orash in the ward, ana on going to see what wae the matter, found the window of IT cell broken, and the prisoner attempting FORCA IIIA way through. He was only just io time bo stop the man falling on his head on the tiled floor I Prisoner WAS sentenced to three DAYS* imprisonment Uithouthwdiftboor. Uithouthwdiftboor. WHZISUNHDB AT THB CHUBOH. On Whit- Sunday, the u3ual services were held at the Parish Churoh. After morning service, Holy Communion was administered to a large congregation. The Rev Jos. Davies, B.A., preached at the morning servioe, and the Rev R. O. Williams, M.A. (vioar), at the evening. The ohoir (under the leadership of Mr J. Hy. Hope, B. A., organist and choirmaster), in addition to rendering the ordinary musical part of the services tang the anthem The Lord is in His Holy Temple." A servioe was also held on Whit-Monday morning. WHITSUNTIDB AT ST. WINBFBMBIO OATHOLIO CHUBOH.—There were a good number of visitors in Holywell during Whitsuntide, and on Sunday many attended Mass at St. Wineftide's Catholic Church and in the evening after Benediction joined in a procession to the Well. Father Beauolerk in a short address, inoidently remarked that there several who had at recent dates received benefit at the Well Oa Whit-Monday a large number of visitors attended at the Well, and on Tuesday an exouraion from the Catholic Churoh at Stoke visited Holywell, and the Young Men's Society, Coventry, and a party from Preston. ACOIDBNT. On Whit-Monday morning an accident happened in High-street that might have been attended by very serious consequences. A painter, named Thos. MaoNamara, was working on the front of Messrs J. Hague and Son's premises AND had plaoed a step ladder on a box on the veranda on which to stand. He was in the act of moving one of the window sashes, when the box gave way and he fell with a orash on to the flag pavement below. At first, it was thought he bad sustained serious injury, and was conveyed home on a stretcher however, the injuries received were found to be less than anticipated, a email bone of the arm being the only fracture, bet th bruising and shook were severe. NORTH WALES WEBLEYAN SYNOD. The Welsh Wesleyans of North Wales and Liverpool are holding their annual Synod at Portmadoo during the present week. On Sunday speoial services conducted by ministers from various parts of North Wales were held at all the Wesleyan ohapels of the town and neighbourhood. During the early part of the week the members of the District Home Mission and other committees held several sittings, and at 6 p.m. a theological conference was held under the pre- sidency of the Rev Hugh Jones, Birkenhead. The Rev Ishmael Evans, Rhyl, read a paper on The Lord's Supper," on which the Rev David Jones, Llandudno, opened an interesting discussion. Mr J. Paull, Carnarvon, presided over a well attended temperanoe meeting at Ebenezer Chapel. Addresses were delivered by Revs T. N. Roberts, Portdinorwio; J. Wesley Hughes, Llanddulas; Thos. Davies, Rhos Plas: T. O. Jones, Mold; R. Rowlands, Abergele; D. Jones, Denbigh; R. Morgan, Chester. Services were also held at other ohapels in the town, at whioh the preachers were Revs H. Hughes, Bagillt; E. Evans, Liverpool; Thos. Hughes, Bootle; R. Morgan, Llanfyllin; D. A. Riohards, Llanfair; P. Williams, Leeswood; D. Thomas, Caerwys and O. Evans, Conway. MXSBBHAVIOUB AND ASSAULT IN THB WOBKHOUSB. -On Wednesday, at a speoial oourt, before Messrs. R. Sankey (chairman), and J. Lloyd-Prioe, Joseph Matthews, an inmate of the Holywell Workhouse, was oharged with misbehaviour and assault.—Robt. Parry Williams, porter at the Union, said that prisoner left the House on Tuesday morning with- out permission and came baok late in the night, drunk. He was very disorderly and struck another inmate several times with his stiok. Witnees stopped him and told him to go to bed, but he would not, and he then attaoked witness and caught him by the throat. Witness eventually got loose and took him to his ward. Prisoner came out and again used threats against the inmata he had struok. Witness went to him and told him to go to bed. Prisoner then took off his coat, caught hold of witaesa pulled him on to the bed. In the struggle, witness was kioked several times. The marks on prisoner's faoe were caused by witness defending himself. As prisoner would not behave himself, the police were sent for and prisoner was looked in the vagrant ward for the night.—Corroborative evidence was given by Edward Simon and John Bowker, inmates of the Holywell Workhouse.-Prisoner, who expressed sorrow for what had occurred, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour.

SHEPHERDS WHIT-MONDAY SPORTS. The seventh annual series of sports promoted by the St. Winefred's Lodge of the Ancient Order of Shepherds, took place on Whit-Monday. Preceding the sports, in the early part of the day, the members mustered at the Alexandra Inn, where the lodge is held, and there formed a procession. The members were headed by five out-riders on horseback, followed by the Welsh Flannel Mills Prize Band. Messrs John Wiliiams, Jos. Evans and R. DickinsoD, as head of degrees walked first. The procession went from Greenfield and over Penymaes to Holywell, calling at the houses of honorary members. At three o'clock the sports were commenced, before a large concourse of people, in a field at Ffordd Fer. The officials were :—Judges—Messrs. J. W. Bennett, J. H. Hague, and Dr. Rossiter; starter—Mr J. Ll. Williams olerk of the oourse-Mr R. Diokinson treasurer—Mr W. Riley, and a number of field stewards. The results were as follows :-100 yards raoe (for boys under 16 years of age), 1, Jesse Jones, Ruthin; 2, Thomas Jones, Flint.-120 yards race, 1, W. Owen, Holywell; 2, T. Jones, Flint.—High jump, 1 and 2 (divided) Stephen Bithell and Thomas Bithell, Jliot.—Quarter-of-a-mile hurdle race, 1, Stephen Bithell; 2, Edward Book, Flint; 3, George Sootoher, Holywell.-Quoiting matoh, 1, Thomas Prioe, Tre Mostyn; 2, W. Prioe, Afonwen.— Donkey raoe, 1, Thos Evans' "Farmer," Trelogan 2, John Jones' Oymro," Liverpool.—One mile bioyole race, 1, George Scotoher; 2, J. Furlong, Liverpool.—220 yards raoe, 1, W. Owen, Holywell; 2, Thos. Jones, Flint.—One mile walking matoh, 1 and 2 (divided) Edward Davies, Flint, and George Scotoher, Holywell.-30 yards peg race, 1, Thos. Jones, Flint; 2, George Sootoher; 3, W. Owen, Holywell.—Kicking football, 1, James Williams, Bagillt; 2, Thos. Lloyd, Flint.-Obstaole raoe, 1, John Davies, Flint; 2, T. E. Jones, Flint.— Throwing cricket ball, 1, Cornelius Williams, Milwr; 2, James Pierce, Bagillt. Jubilee race for ohildren (given by the Committee), 20 ran, 1, Geo. Thomas, Greenfield-street. During the afternoon the Welsh Flannel Mills Brass Band played for danoing. The refreshment booth was supplied by Mr Ames of the Alexandra Inn, Greenfield.

« FLINT. OPPOSITION TO THE JUBILEE EXTENSION On Whit-Monday at the Town Hall, application was made by the publioans of the Borough for the extension of time on Jubilee night according to the arrangement made by the Bench at the Sessions on the Wednesday previous. The Mayor presided, and Major Dyson and Mr Joseph Hall were also present. The applications were made by Messrs R F Harrison, The Swan T Parry, The Ship; John Brady, Dee Tavern George Ardern, Cross Foxes Henry Hughes, Liverpool Arms; Robert Price, Ship and Anohor; S Wilkinson, Three Pigeons R Williams, Black Lion; Mra Mary Hooson, The Plongh, aid Mrs Elizabeth Roberts, Prince of Wales, and wete opposed by Supt. J. Ivor Davies, Mold, and Inspector R. Jones, Flint, on behalf of the polioe, and by the Rev. J. D. Williams and Rev. D. Edwards on behalf of the Nonconformist Union of Flint. Mr Harrison was the first to make application, and in reply to Superintendent Davies as to the grounds upon which the application was made said there was to be a bonfire on Moel Fammau on Jubilee night, and as a great many people from Flint would go to see it, they would want re- freshments on their return. Superintendent Davies said the Polioe Committee had given strict instructions for the police to oppose all applications of the kind, except under very special circumstances. The Rev D Edwards handed to the Benoh a copy of a resolution passed at a meeting held under the auspices of the Nonconformist Union, strongly op- posing the applications as being uncalled for and likely to lead to excessive drinking and considerable rowdyism in the town. The Mayor said the Benoh could not go baok upon rowdyism in the town. The Mayor said the Benoh could not go baok upon their previous deoision to grant the extension and I they decided to grant the whole of the applications. The hupu was expressed that the APPLICANTS would see that there would be no increase M DRQQFEEGNESA i in oonsequenoe of THE extension.

Flintshire County Council. The quarterly meeting of the Flintshire Connty Council was held at the Town Hall, Flint, on Wed- nesday, when there wera prtssnt—Messrs W. Elwy Williams (chairman); Lord Kenyon (vice-chairman); Aldermen—Dr. Easterby, P. Jones, M. A. Ralli, Joseph Hall, William Jones, H. J. Gladstone; Oounoillors-J. L. Muspratt, J. Bellis, H. Ll. Jones, John K. Evaus, T. W. Hughes, H. A. Cope, E. Blane, W. Y. Hargreaves, Dr. J. H. Williams, J. H. W. Lee, H. G. Robert?, E. P. Edwards, R. Jones. S. Perks, R. Ll. Jones, Goodman Ellis, H. Davies, W. Astbury, John Roberts (Newmarket) R. Enyon, E. Morgan, T. Parry, S. Davies, U. Bromley. Clerk-Mr T. T. Kelly. THE INOBBAeB OF DBUNKENNBSS AND JUBILEE EXTENSIONS. Dr, J. H. Williams (Flint), called attention to the statement in the minutes of the Joint Polioe Com- mittee that in reply to inquiry the Deputy Chief- constable said the inorease of drunkenness was in the Flint and Mold distriot," and challenged the statement, that Flint came out notoriously in the character applied to it. He would ask had the Polioe Committee really good grounds for the state- ment. It so happened that a paper had been put into his hand in which the magistrates state there was less drunkenness in Flint than ever, yet the County Council reports state that there was a marked increase in Flint--Supt. J. Ivor Davies, stated he bad not then the figures to support the statement.—Mr J. Hall: Is not this discussion out of orderf—The Chairman: It is out of order. We have nothing to do with these minutes beyond receiving them. The Police Committee itself is the place for the question. -Dr Williams There is another question, in regard to the extensions which it was held was responsible for the increase of drunkenness, and still they bad the Magisterial Beach of Flint opposing the advice of the polioe and going directly contrary to It:-M. J. Hall: I think Dr. Williams refers his remarks to the magisterial meeting held at Flint on Monday last to consider applications made by the licensed victuallers for an extension of one hour on Jubilee Day. The Magistrates, Vilio considered the matter at the Borough Sessions, saw no reason why the extension should not be granted as it was an extraordinary day.—Dr Williams taid he raised the question that it might be brought to light and to sae what the Council had got to say about it.—The Clerk said the Council had no right to go into the matter. The Borough Magistrates had a perfect right to grant or not grant the applications. The County Council had no right to review the aotion of the magistrates. as it was entirely within their own discretion.—The Chairman: I hope Dr Williams will attend the next meeting of the Polioe Committee.—The matter then dropped. THE MAINTENANCE OF URBAN BOADS. The estimates for the maintenance of the Urban roads was:—Flint, £ 279; Mold, C378 Rhyl, £ 627; Holywell, £110 j total, £1494. The Flint estimates showed an increase of Lb2 lis. 7d on the average of the last three years. The Holywell estimates showed a reduction on the average cost of X63 3s. 4d. The Mold estimates showed an inorease of J6214 0s. 7d. The total average cost of Rhyl roads for the three years was JE65 16s. 3d. as compared with the estimate of E627 Os. lid. The Surveyor and Inspectors reported that Flint estimates were unduly high, and should be considerably reduoed. Regarding Holywell, the report stated, the use of looal in lieu of Penmaenmawr metalling was an apparent saving, but was not regarded as true economy, and as some evidenoe they noticed j69 2s. put down for carting road scrapings. Referring to Mold, the report stated, as some of the roads had been relaid and large quantities of metalling used, 'the Committee would be justified in granting the additional cost of the year. Rhyl estimates having included £ 454 lis. Od. for the improvement of 926 yards of road, such expenee could not be reoommended in one year. Apart from improve- ments the estimates were largely in excess and considering traffio, &o., the cost should not exceed ;690.-The Committee approved of the report, and agreed to the figures reoommended by the Surveyor, as follows:—Flint, E326 Holywell, £ 95 Mold, £ 312; Rhyl, .£gO.-Some opposition was made by Rhyl members, but the recommendations of the Committee were carried. UNLICENSED TBACTION ENGINES. The Inspector having reported that certain traction engines were being used in the oounty without licenbtjj, it was resolved that the parties be sum- moDtd. -Mir Wm. Jonas said he understood that application had been made for the license and ho took it the prosecution would drop.—The Olerk said that was so, but it did not follow that the applica- tion for the lioence removed the offence which had been carried on for some time.-Mr Wm. Jones said Mr Peter Griffiths, Milwr, had called upon him and explained the whole matter. He never intended to break the law.—The Clerk remarked that as the case may possibly come before him as a magistrate for that district it would not be well to adjudicate before bearing (laughter).—Mr W. Jones: Will there be a prosecution ?-The Clerk There will be a prosecution in any oase.—Mr W. Jones I move an amendment that Mr Peter Griffiths be not prose- cutcd.—Mr S. Davies seconded the amendmeut.- Dr Williams asked was it not invidious to drop the proseoution against one and not against the other offender.—Mr W. Jones agreed to all proseoution being abandoned.—Mr W. Astbury thought the publio should eea that the Council do their duty— The Clerk remarked that the whole thing would become an absolute burlesque.-Tho minutes of the committee were oonfirmed. THH VICTORIA LANDSLIP. Whilst dealing with tbo estimates, the Surveyor and Inspector at the request of the sub-oommittee reported as to the Viotoria-road Landslip, Holywell, no provision for whioh had been made in the estimate. With a view to preventing a recurrence of the sub- sidenod they suggested that a drain be made on the west side of the road with outlets aoross where necessary, and that piles be driven down to prevent the land giving way. The estimated cost of the proposed remedies was .£120. TUNNEL UNDER BAGILLT BOAD. The Main Roads Committee granted permission to the Holywell-Halkyn Mining and Tunnel Company to construct a tunnel under the main road at Bagillt. It was proposed to carry out the work with tubing one inoh in thickness, concreted on the haunch and paved over with Penmaenmawr setts. The work to be done to the satisfaction of the County Surveyor and Inspector. BOOK FOR STAMPING AT HOLYWBLL. The Chief Inspeotor informed the General Purposes Committee that there was no suitable room for the purpose of stamping weights and measures at Holywell. The matter was referred to a small committee to make Inquiries as to obtaining suitable' premises and the Chairman (Mr H. G. Roberts), Mr H. A. Cope and Mr U- Bromley, were appointed. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION SCHEJIB. The new scheme tor oond acting Techiai (ial Instruc- tion was adopted on the proposition of Lord Kenyon the obairmau of the Technical Instruction Committee THE COUNTY BATE. Mr Thomas Parry, chairman of tbe Finance Com- mitltee in moving the adoption of the recommenda- tion for the levying of a oounty rate of 7d. in the £ to meet the expenses of the current year, said he could not see it was possible to carry the county finances through without an increase of a penny in tbo pound owing to eircumstincea over which the Council had no control. The total amount required was £ 31,887, and the estimated deficit of receipts was £ 12,906. The deficit was £ 2500 in excess of litt year owing to increased expenditure on main roadp, and other matters. A large item was the triennial election expenses wbioh were estimated at Z551, whereas only £ 178 was the sum asked for last year. The existing loans were being reduced, and fresh loans were being negooiatcd for the payment of the building of the Victoria Jubilee Bridge and also the enlargement of the Asylucu.-Tie recommendation was adopted. THE JUBILEE BBCEPTION. The Chairman announced that be bad received from Her Majesty the Qaeeu, an invitation to a reception on the 23rd of June. In consideration of the honour paid the Council he presided over tt an of the honour to himself personally he bad accepted the invitation (hear, hear). THd: BO ADM EN'd HOLIDAY. Dr. Eacterby proposed tbat the men employed on the main roads be allowed a holiday on June 22nd, and also be given an extra day's pay in honour ot the Jubilee. Some opposition was made to the extra day's pay, and it was decided that the meq be I iliygii tbe hgjiday and the day's pay, L BBYNFOBD AND ITS BEPBBSENTATION. The communication of the Brynford Parish Council asking that the number of District Councillors fixed by the County Council Order, may be adhered to, was referred to the Committee for the district.—The representation of Brynford on the County Council was by reason of the non-attendanoe of the member Mr H. T. Smith, formally deolared vaoant, HALKYN AND ITS PUBLIC BUILDINGS. The report of the Sub-Committee appointed to enquire as to the applioation by the Halkyn Parish Council for permission to raise a loan for the erection of public buildings, was made by Mr. H. Lloyd Jones, who said the Committee went to Halkyn and held an inquiry. They were met by several of the Parish Councillors, and also by Mr Lester Smith, agent to the Duke of Westminster. The Committee decided to recommend to the Council that the application be granted. It was most desirable that it should be done as promptly as possible, as donotions bad been promised towards the building which the Parish Council were anxious to seoure, and also that the foundation stone may be laid in the year of Jubilee. The amount of money required was E600. He moved the recommendation of the Committee.—The Chairman said everything was in proper order.—Mr T. W Hughes seconded the proposition which was carried. PARLIAMENTABY POLLING DISTBICTS. The report of the Committee on the re-arrange. ment of Parliamentary polling districts Were submitted by Mr H. G. Roberts. The prinoipal changes inoluded, Connah's Quay to be the Urban District only; Meliden and Gronant to go to Prestatyn no change at Holywell; Lixwm to be known henceforth as Ysoeifiog; Nauneroh to be addei to Ciloen. A change was much wanted at Whitford, but it wai decided to recommend the question to the Whitford Parish Counoil. Matters conneoted with the Local Government purposes would be dealt with by the district Committees. The report and recommendations were confirmed.

BRYNFORD. BRYNFORD PARISH COUNCIL. A special meeting of this Council was held on Tuesday evening, when the following Councillors attended, viz. Messrs Samuel Jones (chairman), Edward Hughes, Richard Jones (Cottage), Benja min Prioe, Llewelyn Jones, Thomas Jones and E. M. Evans. STANDING OBDEBS. Mr E. M. Evans submitted the draft of Standing Orders which bad been compiled from those adopted by the Holywell and Whitford Parish Counoils and the Holywell Sohool Board. The same having been read and discussed, were agreed to. WATEB SUPPLY. Councillor Llewelyn Jones called attention to the unprotected and dangerous state of the public wells on the mountain. He had received complaints about the Draw-well which supplies the neighbourhood of top of Penyball. The Well consists of an old shaft some 30 or 40 yards deep and partly guarded by a dwarf wall-three fourths round, leaving the opening wholly unprotected from external pollution and also very dangerous to persons in drawing the water up. There were several wells of the kind in the parish, but be suggested that this particular one should be dealt with at once, as the health and life of children and others were in great danger.—Mr E. M. Evans corroborated and stated that he could speak from personal experience as he had been using the Well in question. It was positively dangerous at all times but more especially in winter, when the footing in front was covered with ioe. Children should not upon any account be allowed to approach the Well, but there it was and boys would be boys and unless something was done a Coroner's inquest would not be a surprise. The matter could be remedied by a very simple aod inexpensive contrivance. -After some remarks from the other Councillors it was resolved to call the urgent attention of the Rural District Council to the subject. It was also deoided to ask for the appointment of a Parochial Committee for Brynford, and Messrs Edward Hughes, Llewelyn Jones and Benjamin Price were no ninated for the approval of the Rural District Counoil. POST OFFICE FOB BBYNFOBD. A letter was read from Miss Jones, Postmistress, Holywell, stating that she would have pleasure in seoondiag the efforts of the Parish Council towards obtaining a sub-office for Brynford. BEPBESBNTATION OF BBYNFOBD, A letter was read from Mr P. H. Roberts, stating that the letter of the Parish Council on this subject was laid before the District Council at their last meeting. The Chairman said he bad a few remarks to make upon this subject. He felt pained and annoyed at the reception of the letter of the Parish Council by tbe District Council, There appeared to be a haughty and overbearing spirit against Parish Counoils all round. He couldn't understand it. It did not matter what was brought forward from certain quarters, all was consigned to the waste paper basket. But the District Council must remember they were not going to be trampled upon and sooner or later the tables would be turned.— Councillor Edward Hughes supported the views of the Chairman and intimated that there was a remedy olose at hand. If the Rural District Council refused to hear them, they could pass them over and go to the County Counoi,l and eveu further, to the Looal Government Board. TALL TALK ABOUT THB JUBILEB. A long disoussion as to the Jubilee Celebration ensued, and strong language condemnatory of the aotion of the Jubilee Committee was indulged in. Ultimately, Mr E. M. Evans, proposed "That in- asmuch as all the efforts of the Council had failed to secure a separate parish Jubilee celebration, on parish lines, we respectfully apply to the Holywell Jubilee Celebration Committee for permission to join in the general rejoicings, and thut the parishioners be informed that they will be entitled to all the priveleges free of charge. Mr Riohard Jones seconded, and it was carried unanimously.—The arrangements were left in the hands of the Chairman and Clerk.

OAERWYS. THE DAY SCHOOLS.—These schools which have been closed for nearly a month, owiug to sickness, were re-opened on Wednesday, when a good muster of children presented themselves. THE HOLIDAY 3EASON.—Many strangers paid a visit to this pictuiesque town during the holidays, but not so mauy as in recent years, owing no donbt to the want of accommodation. JUBILEE CELEBBATION.—A oommittee has been formed for making arrangements to celebrate the Diamond J ubilea. Tea will be provided for young and old in the Town Hall, followed with sports and other rejoicings. Mr Williams, J.P., Glasfryn, is the chairman of the committee, while the onerous duties of secretary is entrusted to Mr J. Evans, schoolmaster. A considerable sum of money has becu collected.

+ X ÚOAST VrEW M CEYLON.—rrofessor NAELOI, writing to a German paper, describes a trip to Basamuna, the westernmost cape of Belligemma Bay. The approach was through a palm forest. "Most surprising (he says) is the view when, suddenly step- ping out of the wood, one sees before him, in an utter solitude, the dark red porphyry rocks of Basamuna; wild, deeply-clefted cliffs, against whose foot the breakers dash high. They are almost entirely covered with paudangs of such fantastic shapes and in such grotesque groupings as only Gustave Dore could imagine. Like immense snakes, the twisted trunks wind round each other, supported below by innumerable long thin air-roots, as if upon stilts; above they are branched like a chandelier, stretch- ing threatening arms towards the sky with a screw-shaped bunch of leaves at the end of each arm. In the light of the full moon, this ghoftljr company, mingled with long and confused shadows, affords the most weird and wonderful sight, and it is easy to understand why the superstitious Singhalese cannot be persuaded to venture there at night. I must confess that even I, in spite of being weaponed with gun and revolver, felt very dismal as I wandered all alone near midnight in this bewitched and moon- lighted thicket, especially as my faithful Ganymede besought me in the most touching terms not to go there. A strong west wind caused the white foam of the thundering breakers to fly over the black cliffs, while it chased a whole army of towering olouds across the sky. The rapid alternation of block shade and magic moonlight on the glittering leaves and dis- torted branches brought out effects as wild and dreary ition can Qlbly conne, ¡' io

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<•> Marriages HOOSON—JONES—On the 5th inst., at Caersalem Chapel, Flint, by the Rev. George Jones, Northop, Mr Edward Hooson, Flint Mountain, to Miss Jones, Coedycra, Halkyn. JONES-IsA.A.Os-Un the 6th inst., at OhriL-t; Church, Mofetyn, by the Rev Griffith Jones, Joseph, only son of Mr John Jones, Saithaelwyd, Whitford, to Mary Ellen, third daughter of Mr John Isaaos, Trevor, Mostyn. > MATHBR- WILIIAXS- OU the 7th inst., at the Parish Church, Holywell, by the Rev. R. O. Williams, Vicar, H Mather, Higher Broughton, Manchester, to Frances Ellen, only daughter of the late J. J. Williams, C.E., M.E., Holywell. NUrTALL-LLOYD-On the 7th inst, at the Parish Church, Flint, by the Rev. T. Jones Roberts, B.A., John Henry, son of Mr Thomas Nuttall, Halkyn-strett, Flint, to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr John LloJd, oooper, Earl-btreet, Flint. Deaths. DA.VIES-On the 6th inst., at Penisa'rown, Nannerob, Elizabeth, wife of Mr Benjamin Davies, aged 64 years. DAVIBS-On the 7th inst., at his residenoe, Saith- aelwyd Cottage, Holywell, Edward Jones Davies, in his 67th year. [No cards.] DBNJUN-OO the 2nd inst., at the Workbouee, Holywell, Margaret, wife of Mr Jos. Denman, of Flint, aged 77 years. JONEs-On the 4th inst., at Summer-hill, Holywell, Katie, daughter of Mr Robert Jones, aged 6 ye rs. JONEs-On the 7tb inst., at Chester-street, Mold, Mr Thomas Jones, aged 66 years. JONES-OU the 8th inst., at Rbydymwyn, Mold, Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Mr William Jones, aged 13 years. LEWIs-On the 6th inst., at Leeswood, Mold, Mr Edw. Lewis, aged 23 years. LLoYD-On the 2nd inst., at Bromfield Hall Cottage, Mold, Gwladys, infant daughter of Mr Edw. Lloyd, aged I month. LLOYD—On the 7th inst., at Ty mawr, Oiloain, Mr Edward Lloyd, aged 77 years. MUSPBATT—On the 2nd inst., at her residenoe, The Hollies, West Derby, aged 83 years, Anne, widow of the late Dr Sheridan Muspratt, of Liverpool. PABBy-On the 3rd inst., Mr John Parry, Plas LlanarmoD, near Mold, aged 65 years. PHILUPs-On the 6th inst., at Bryncelyn, Green- field, Holywell, Mary Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr Joseph Phillips, aged 16 months. PRIOB-On the 7th inst., at Glanrafon, Mold, Mary Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr Robert Price, aged 2 years. PBITCHABD—On the 2nd inst., at Gwrych-bedw, Nannerch, Mr Jeremiah Pritchard, aged 66 yeara THOMPSON-On the 4th inst., at Pontblyddyn, Moid, Helen, daughter of Mr James Thompson, aged 16 years. WILLIAMS—On tbe 3rd inst., Catherine, wife of Mr William Williams, Ratoliffe Lane, KeJsterton, Connah's Quay, aged 54 years. WrLwAms-On the 3rd intt., Herbert, infant on of Mr John Williams, Riveria,es, Fhnt, aged 16 hours.

EPPS'S COCOA-ORATURTRT. AITD COMTORTIHG.— fiy 4 thorough knowledge of the natural laws Which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition and by a careful appli- cation of the fine properties of well-selected COCOA, Mr. Epps has provided for our breakfast and supper a delicately flavoured beverage which may save ns many heavy doctoJii bills it is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame"—Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in packets and pound tins, by Groceis iibelled- J.£ø iipps & ~p-> Wd., Homoeopathic Chemists, London. makers of Epps's Cocoaine or Cocoa Nib-Extract: A thin beverage of full flavour, now with many beneficially taking the place of tea. Its active principle stimulant, supplies the needed fM(W fifing$hs wfcoi,