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

HOLYWELL RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The fortnightly meeting of the above Council was bold on Friday la-t, when there were present: — Messrs I*aac Hughes (Chairman), W. 0. Pickefing, O. J. Baiters, Win. Roberts, J. Petrie, J. Davies, John Lloyd, Daniel Price, Thomas Humphreys, Kdw. Eiahs, Wm. Thomas, Rev. Watkin Williaus; olerk-Kc P. Harding Roberta. surveyots-Meore H. Jndd and E Foulkes; itlspectJrs-Messrs. L. W. Jones nod J. P. Janes. ■WBLOOMIKQ A MENDews BBTUBN. Mr J. Petrie, of Abbey House, Grceafi^ld, after an extended absenoe from the Council owiag to a geyt-re illness again took his seat, and the Ohatijnan on behalf of the Council and himself hearily oon- gratulated Mr ilctria upon bia recovery, and ex- pranked tbe ^as-jre fait at his return to the Council. He til ted he would long be able to pdorm the duties of the office (helir, hoar).—Mr Petrie taanfced th-i Council for their kirid welcome which he greatly appreciated. A CONDEMNED STONE. Application Laving been made by the Woods and Forests Department for the renewal of the license of the Afongoch Quarry, Llita^a, the stone obtained fNm the quarr" was condemned by Mr Pickering and Mr Edw. Evans as unsuitable as road materia), ao4 it was resolved to discontinue the use of the atone. The Surveyor was directed to make otler arrangements for road material from neighbouring (jasrrieff. EHOSKSMOE ROAD. Mr D. Price and Mr John Lloyd asked for an aiditioneil pass-by on the Rhosesmor read. it was after some discussion deoided that the matter be referred' to the Surveyor for a report upon the suggested application. THE MONTHLY WAGFS SHEETS. Mr J. Lloyd called atteutiou to the montoly wa08 sheet*, whiah he held were not a fair indication of the work ca-rid out by the roadmen, and he euggettsd an amended wligel4 sheet. -Mr Pickering remarked that h3 always found the roadmen in his district at work and had never found tbem idling. Ha did not objeot to the pioposed wages sl)tets Mr Batters agreed with the remark, and added that he should prefer to see the work of breaking stones and trimming of roadidfili done by contract.—DsfUy Wanes sheets were suggested, and after some dis- cission the matter was deferred in order that the Surveyors might report upon the question of contracting. AN IMPROVED BOAD AT HAXKFW. Application was made by the Halkyn Mines Co., Halkyn, that the Council take over a loop constructed oa the road leading to Rhosesmor and Mold, wbich obviated the use of the road parsing through the navine at Pantygo. The road bad been constructed by the company, and wa-i level. The application asked that if the road was adopted permission would be given to a tramway crossing the road.—It was decided to refer the matter to a special committee to inspect the roai with the view to the necessary steps b iag taken to divert the road. APPLICATION JOB INCREASED BAR-A Y. Mr E. FoulktB, Mold District Surveyor, made application for an iocreasa of salary. He stated be bad 1St miles of road in bis district to look after. He received a salary of £100 a year and calonlat id it would oost him L82 16s. Od per annum for hcr-e aad I trap, ont-of-pocket expense, and wear and tear, leaving £ 17 4a. Od., or 6c. 8d. per week only, for his own aemuneration. He considered he should not receive less than £2 a week himself, and that his salary should not be less than .6180 per annum. —The application was deferred to the ineeling that day month. BAGILLT. The Inspector reported that two cases of typhoid fever bad ooourred at Bagillt, which in bis opinion had been imported. OVBBCBOWDINQ AT GBEENFIELD. A wretoted ease of overcrowding was reported from Greenfield. The house contained but one small bedroom; the family consisted of eigit members. There was only one small window for ventilation which vkai quite inadequate. The Inspector stated he had served notice upon the occupier. IXANAHA VILLAGE PUMP. The Inspector reported that the repair of the village pump atLlana-a was in ba-id, aad the pump would soon be ready for use. The Chairman re- marked that gomeone found fault with the Council and had written complaining to the Council of the members.-Mr Evans said the matter had tnen attended to. aousa PLANS. The Inspector in reply t) a question said the plans of the Lime Bank Cottages bad not been received from Mr J. B. Feilding. The Inspector was directed to obtain the plans by the next meeting. MOUNT PLEASANT. Attention was drawn to the work being earned out at Mount Pleasant, Greenfield.—Mr Batters ssid it did not meet with his approval.—The Inspeotor said the work was an improvement but it did not strike him as being quite satisfactory.—Mr Batters: It may be an improvement, but it is a funny job if you look at it in a practical light. A PAHBSWOOD FOOTBBIDGB. The Mold Inspector reported upon the Coppa footbridga at Padeswood, and submitted the tenders receive 1, but owing to the question of the right of the Council or the Railway Company to repai; the bridge, the mattar was deferred.

DRUGS WONT DO. FREE TRIAL OF SOMETHING THAT WILL DO. You would be perfectly astonished if yon were made aware of the many thousands of pounds absolutely thrown away from year to year upon so-called curatives that are foisted upon a publio only too willing to believe the specious arguments laid before them, Even the bard-earned shillings of the very poor are wasted in this way in fact, it is to the ignorant, anxious to rid themselves of the various ailments which handicap them in the race for life, that much orguments are too often addressed. Now, btrength and musoular activity, rosy cheeks, plumpness, and health can be obtained without medicine. The replenishing of the system from the wasting of tissues which is going on every day can only be accomplished by the proper assimilation of food. It cannot be done with modicine. It can, how ever, be accomplished with a perfect, flesh-forming, palatable and agreeable Fuod Beverage. Dr. Tibblos' Vi-Cocoa is such a Food Beverage, possessing, as it does, wonderful nourishing, strengthening, and stimulative powers, unsurpasfed by any other Food Beverago. Dr. Tibbies' Vi- Cocoa is not a medicine. It does simply what it is claimed to do, and its st engttenicg powers are being reoogoised to an extent hitherto uokuown in the histoiy of any preparation. Merit, and merit alone, is what we olaim for Dr. Tibbles' Vi-Cocoa, and ile are prepared to send to any reader who namea the Flinshire Observer," (a postcard will do) a dainty sample tin of Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa free and poet-paid. There is no magic ia all this. It is a plain, hrr traightforward off r. It is done to introduce tLIf i>>erits of Vi-Cocoa into etory home. Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa. as a concentrated form of nourishment and vitality, is invaluable; nay, more than tbis; for to all who wish to face the strife and battle of life with greater endurance and more sustained exertion, it is absolutely indispensable. Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa ia made up in 6d. packets, and 9d. and If. 6d. tics. It can be obtained from all chemists, grocers, and storep, or from Dr. Tibbles' Vi-Cocoa, Limited, 60, 61, and 62, Bunbill Row, London, E.C.

+ PRESTATYN. RBMAEKABLB LEGITIMACY SUIT.-In the Probate and Divorce Division on Taeedty, the oase of Kelso vetsut the Attorney General was concluded. This was the petition of Arohibald Kelso for a declaration of legitimacy. The petitioner's father, who owned property in Ayrshire, lived with Alice James at Rhyl, and in 1853 the petitioner was born. The petitioner's father lived at Rhyl under the name of Fuller, though ia Liverpool, where he waB partner in the firm of Roberts and Gladstone, merchants, he was known as Kelso. The petitioner was brought up under the name of Fuller, and went to school at Chester. In 1882 the petitioner's father and Miss James married. The President declared for petitioner being of opinion that his father had retained a Scotch domicile, and that according to the Sootoh law the marriage made the petitioner legitimate.

0 Oricket. I FLINT v. TATTENHALL.—Played at Flint on Saturday, June 19th. Scores :— FLINT. E J Hughes b Davies. 11 0 W Ghristopberson, c Davies, b Jones 4 P D Jones, b Davies 4 W Hughes, b Davies. 2 B H Jones, o Thomas, b Davies. 2 R T J ones, b Davies. 0 J Ellis, b Davies. 3 T Hughes, o H Jones, b Davies. 5 T Nightingale, b Jones 0 R Jones, not out.1 E Williams, b Jonos, 6 Extras. 2 Total. 40 TATTENHALL. W Jones, o Ellis, b R T Jones..54 J Thomas, o Ohristopherson, b Ellis.. 9 Ohogar, o E J Hughes, b Ellis. 1 R Swepson, b Ellis. 6 G Grice, b Ellis 0 J Weloh, not out 17 J Butoher, not out 1 H E Jonos wmf™' H Spenoer Extra3,« 3 Tofal for 5 wickets 90 FLINT V. GWHBBYLLT.—Played at Gwerayllt on Saturday last, Scores;- FLINT. E J Hughes, o Buckley, b Jones. 13 C W Ohristopherson, lbw, b Jones, 6 P D Jones, not out 13 W Hughes, b Jones 4 R Jones, o Bnokley, b Jones 5 J Ellis, b Jones :o. 0 D Owoa, c Buckley, b Jones. 0 T Hfghes, b Tones $..a 0 Robin Jones, run out 0 E Williams, b Jones. 0 H Darry, o aud b Jones 0 Extras. 3 Total 43 GWEBSYLLT. J A Prioe, o Owen, b E J Hughes. I F Whittingham, lbw, bE J Hughes,. 0 J Wil ians, b E J Hughes. 2 F Bateman, b Ellis 0 W Davies, o Jones, b E J Hughes, 0 T Astbury, run out 4 W T Jones, o Owen, b E J Hughes.. 7 T Buckley, o Ellis, b E J Hughes,. 9 E W Edwards, lbw, b Ellis 0 F Holmes, lbw, b E J Hughes. 0 E Blackwell, not out 0 Extras. Total. 25

RAILWAY TiME TABLE. JULY, 1897. CHESTER A N'T) HOLYHEAD RAILWAY.—DOWBT TaArira. SUHDATB. HOLYHEAD AND CHESTER RAILWAY.-C»TBAMIB SPTOA.T» LBAVK a.m a7m~i a-m am ».m a.m am: pm.ip.M. p.m p.m p.m p.m. ip.m p.in A—- p.m. p.m. a.M a.m a.m p.m LJIAYK a.M a.m a.M am a.m p.m p.ru p.M a.TU p.A p.m p.m p.m p.m. p.m p.M P-m a.m a.N> p.m. pja. CHESTER 2 88 6 0 8 26 9 Tfi » 40 11451242 3 40 6 16 5 20 6 20 8 40 g 8 55 1120 2 38 0 35 1125 6 0 HOLYHEAD 7 45 9 20 •• HQ 3 0 8 6 6 6 1 o| 8 6 Sandycroft |6 10 8 35 9 2«| • 11155 3 49 6 30 6 30 » 9 5 1130, 9 46 6 10 Bangor (dep). 6 20 •• 7 65 9 10 1085 1 10,885 4 10 6 20 9 3 6 55 1 52,4 6 9 8 Queen's Ferry. 6 15 8 40 9 28 •• !l2 o! .« 3 53 5 35 6 36 9 10 1136 3 60 6 15 Aber 6 so 1045 • • •• •• 20 6 30 •• 4 15 • • Connah'sQuay. 6 20 8 45 9 33 •• 12 3 68 •• 5 40,5 40 o £ 9 151140 |p 66 6 21 Llanfairfechan, 6 35 •• 8 9 1051 1 26 2 47 •• • 4 26 • 6 37 •• 7 9 4 20 •- Flint 2 570 27s 52 9 40 10 0 12121 2 •• •• 4 4,5 34 5 47 6 47 & q 9 221147J2 57ji0 3 6 29 Penmaenmawr. 6 42 8 15 1069 1 82:2 63 -3 4 34 j6 44 7 15 4 36 Basrillt 6 338 589 46! 1218 4 9 5 6 63 9 2811531 10 8 6 35 Oonway 652 8 24 1112 1 4l|3 8 j o 4 4« 16 64 9 26 7 25 2 23 4 35 9 26 I HOLYWELL 6 41 9 49 52 12 41224' 4 15| 6 0 7 0 L '3-3 9 351159 J 1016 6 42 Llandudno Jon' 7 0 6 31 8 509 53 1121 1 623 11 | '4 65 « 11 8 27 7 3 9 34 9 39 iMostyn :6 48 9 119 69 .112311 4 22; 6 7 7 7} §Tg 9 42 12 6 1024 6 50 OolwynBay. 7 11 8 41 9 310 2 1135 2 6 J 20 "Lg 5 8j«20.« 36 7 l8 9 45 7 36|2 38 4 48 Prestatyn 7 0 9 22 1010 12421 20 •• 4 33 5 54 6 17 7 17;9 15i a a 9 11036! ..7 2 Colwyn. 7 15 9 T •• 1140 2 H| | g 6 13 |7 18 7 40i 4 58 •• RHYL 3 217 9 9 301018 1025 1224 12501 28 •• 4 40 6 2 6 7 25 9 23 J| 0 1° 0 1225 3 21! 1044 12 5 7 9 Llandulas 7 23 9 16 1160 2 20 3 29 1 -» 5 23 'Abergele I.. 7 22! 1036, |l 61 39 4 65 « 13] 7 39.9 381 •• £ j 10551.. 7 18 Abergele 7 29 8 62 9 221017 H58 2 35,3 34 „ M ICQ 6 Si 9 47 7 28 7 65 5 6 Llandulas i.. 7 30. 1044 1 15 1 47 « *1.. •• 7 46 9 45 3 g. •• *3 •• RHYL 7 107 458 639 2 9 40 1032 1218 1260 2 38 3 45 -S 8 !4 10 5 30 5 *6 6 406 56 7 39)9 25 10 6 8 6,3 5 5 2010 4 Oolwyn 7 39! | |l 2SI 5 10 6 24 •• 7 64 9 53 •• 0 j •• ll 81 7 31 Prestatyn 7 187 53 9 10 9 48 12682 46 3 63,5 4 185 88 6 64 7 47 9 33 8 14. 5 28 OolwynBay 7 42| 1051 12421 201 54 5 13 6 27 •• 7 57 9 68p«g •• S. • • !H13] 7 36 Mostyn 7 30| 9 25 10 0 jl 9 | •• |tsOi4 275 49 6 6 | 9 44 8 25| |ff 39 Llandudno Jun 3 528 01 11 l! |l 602 4 6 25 6 40 • • 8 17 10161m § •• 3 52; 7 48 HOLYWELL. 7 39; S 10 10 9 11 0 1 18 3 2 4 30 a -g 4 35 5 58 6 16 7 4 1 20 9 63 8 34 3 30 5 48 Oonway 84! 1 54 ;6 44 • • 8 21 1020 2*2 •• S •• 1125jl235 7 52 Bagillt 7 45 9 15! 1016 |l 24 •• I*g Q.4 42 6 46 21 I 9 69 8 41 5 54 Penmaenmawr 8 13 I 2 3 6 53; 8 31 1030 e§! •• 18 •• II35! •• 8 2 FIint 7 60] 9 20l 1020 1245,1 30 •• i4 42 2 4 47 6 96 27 8 810 4 8 48 6 0 Llanfairfecban. 8 19' | 2 9 |7 0; 8 37 1036 w 1142; ,8 8 Oonnah's Quav. 7 58| 9 27 1028 |l 36] it-4 52 6 16 6 35 i jlOll 8 55 6 7 >Aber 8 25i I 2 15 8 43 ,o«i | 1147 i Queen's Ferry' 18 9 9 32 1038 jl 41' ;S|4 57 6 21|6 41 il0l6 8 59 6 12 Bangor 4 25 8 SO1 2 25 7 13 9 0 1050 I fl| I 4 25 1157/1 8 8 40 Sandycroft .8 9 '9 37l [1083, tl 45 | ij§g'6 2 6 26 6 50 J1020, 9 4 6 16 Holyhead j5 59 50: I >10 0 J 2 5 51 'l 48 9 32 Chester !8 20 8 80 9 40 9 66 1050 1125 1 5 1 55 330 ^5 !2636? 0,7 81|7 62 8 25 1030 1050 9 20<4 10 6 30 1050 VALE OF OLWYD, DENBIGH, RUTHIN AND OORWEN RAILWAYS. nTTTTT,AYI a.ttja.m P.m p.m p.m p g. p.m RHYL 7 60 106011 08 106 06 07 *8 Rhuddlan 7 59 106»i 1 8 3 19 6 9 0 »|7 6* St. Asaph 8 6 11 6 1 I4 8 26 6 15 6 16'8 4 Trefnant 8 14 1114(1 2gj3 335 24 6 248 lj DENB 1 24112611 3oj3 48;6 36 6 35j8 20 d.8 35| 1140 1 364 06 417 40 Llanrhaiadr 8 4411147 1 42>4 7« 48 7 44l8 47 Rhewl 8 61 11621 47^ 12 6 63 7 61!8 62 RUTHIN 8 56 1166 1 61 4 166 677 66'8 66 Eyarth 9 412 b\ 4 2dl 8 41 Nantolwyd 9 12I1213 4 33 8 12| Derwen 9 17,1218 4 38 8 171 •• Gwyddelwern.9 23:1224 4 44; 8 23; Oorwen 9 301231, 4 61 8 30 IiIATI a.m a.m a.m p.m p.m ^.m. p.m OORWEN !7 30 10361 30 6 60I Gwyddelwern 7 36 10401 35 |6 66; Derwen 7 42 10471 42 6 2| Nantolwyd 7 46 1061 1 46 |6 6j Eyarth 7 66 11 01 66 6 16 RUTHIN 8 1 11 6 2 1 4 366 218 10 Rhewl 8 9 11142 9 4 41 6 288 16 Llanrhaiadr 8 13 11182 134 46 6 328 20 TYPX™ I ar 8 21 1126 2 21 4 63 6 40 8 30 d 6 26 8 26 1138 2 33 6 0 7 488 38 Trefnant 6 32,8 31 1146 2 41 6 8 7 66 8 46 St. Asaph 6 40,8 37 1162 2 47 5 16 8 4 8 64 Rhuddlan 6 48 8 431158 2 55,5 2618 13 9 3 Rhyl ,.6578 54 12 63 66 34 8 269 12 I Also Ruthin for Denbigh, 9.30 a.m daily, and 11 5 p.m Saturdays only. M JLD AND DENBIGH RAILWAY. nxAva a.m a.m a.m p.m p.m p.m p.m CHESTER n 1148 2 27 5 30 6 13 8 36 Bronghton HaiiT 4 J 2 35 6 25,8 48 Hope .7 21 10cb i 2 56 6 42.9 6 Padeswood. 7 27 1042 1223 3 2 6 48 9 11 Llong 30 1045 1226.3 5 6 61 9 14 n*rkTT> ar.7 34 1049 123013 9 6 0 6 55 9 IS BiUJji/j d.7 36 1051 1232 3 11 6 1 6 67 r 0 Rhydymwyn .7 421057 1238|3 17 7 3,9 ^.G Nannerch 7 50 11 5 1246|3 25 7 1119 34 Oaerwys 7 67 1112 1253 3 32 7 18 9 41 Bodfari 8 2 1117 125813 37 7 23 9 46 Denbigh 8 121129 1 8|3 47« 32 7 35,a 66 Also Chester to Mold 9.10 a.m. LBAIRV a.m,a.m,a.m a.m p.m 1 p.m, p.m DENBIGH 8 28 10 0 1135 2 25\0 40 7 0 Bodfari '8 36 10 8 1143 2 33 5 48 7 8 Caerwys |8 42:1014 1149 2 39 5 54,7 14 Nanneroh. •• 18 50 1022 1157 2 47,6 2 7 22 Rhydymwyn, 8 58 1030 12 5 2 56,6 10,7 30 Tumrn '9 4 1036 1211 3 1,6 16|7 36 MOLD., j d.7 459 5 1038 1213 3 2 6 18 7 38 Llong 7 49 9 9(1042 1217 !6 22;7 42 Padeswood 7 52,9 12.1045 1220 3 7 6 25:7 45 Hope 7 59 9 19|1052 1227 ;6 32)7 52 Broughton Hall..8 13 9 33' 11 7 1241 '6 46j8 7 Chester .8 27|9 47:1117 1255 3 3117 0;8 17 First train Denbigh to Chester, 7.88 a.m also 8.40 PiOt Denbigh to Chester, Saturdays only I Printed and Published by the Proprietors DAVIDS AND Co., at their General Printing Office, HifeL< street, Holywell. t street, Holywell.

BRYNOELYN. Mr Judd reported upon the road, which it had been stated had been damaged by alterations to the Brynoelyn road. and stated that the road could be reinstated at a cost of 20s. Directions were given 'to tiie Surveyor to carry out the work.

YSCEIFIOG. The Surveyor having recommended the laying of pipes at Ysceifiog the matter was deferred that the f lace may bo first inspected by a local oommittee.

INQUIRY COSTS. The Clerk stated that the Local Government :B.rd applied for the coats of an inquiry regarding the compulsory removal of house refuse, JM 0s. 6d. Directions were given for the payment of the same.

THE DBAINAGH OF FFYNNONOBOEW. A lengthy letter was received from Mr J. A. Davies, Carnarvon, with riference to the drainage of Davies' cottages at Flynnongroew, whioh it was state 1 by the Council, could not be drained owing to their low level, Mr Davios stated that the housa had been ioppecttd by a member of the Sa&itary Iustiiute, and he stated a scheme of drainage was possible by which the houses conli be drained, and presented no more difficulties than any other part of the village.-The Clerk said it would open a comprehensive scheme of dlaioage for Ffjnnongroew. He suglieted tht Mr Davies be permitted to rtport tie matter to the Local Govern- ment Board, aud if action eboull be tiken by that Board, and drainage made compulsory, the expense would be upon a special ditriot.-The suggestion was agreed to.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At the meeting of the Board of Guardians on Friday, Mr. Wm. Thomas, ohairman, there were present in addition to the District Councillors, Messrs S. Wilkinson, J. Roberts, W. H. Lloyd, and Mi s Hughes.

THB HOUSE. The Master's Journal showed the number of iu- mate-* in the Workhouse last Board-day was 163 admitted since, 7 discharged, 14 deaths, 4 number remaining, 152. Daring the fortnight, 66 vagrantll ha I bean relieved as against 102 during the corresponding period last year.

VISITING. The Visitors' book contained the following entry made by Mr. W. H. Lloyd, Uounah's Qukay- Visited the "i itc ward and found everything clean and in good order and received no coonplaint."

THE REGULATION OF FOOD. A communication wts received from the Local Government Board in reply t I the memorial of the Board in favour of an amount of discretion beitg allowed the Guirdians in the supply of food to individual Inmates in order to avoid waste. The reply stated that the proposal wai involved in the question now under the consideration of the Board. The Local Government Board would reserve any decision pending the settlement of the question.

THK VALUING OF PBOPEaiT. The Clerk stated that the consent of tho Guardians was asked by the Aate4-ment Gotnmittee to the appointment of a vainer. The Committer had bad under oemideration the valuation of oeatain worka in the U oion for racing purposes, and ii)t foiling tat either the Commit-tee or the Overseers were competent, asked t; at an expert valuer be appoint od to assiit te Committea in talaing the work, and they recommended the appointment of Messrs Hedley and Mason, Birmingham. The propeitie3 to be valued wfro in the parishes of Cileen. Coleshill Fawr, Flint, Holywell, Mold and Northop. In one oasP,-the Hawsrden and Distriet Water Works, t' e assessment was raised from X9 to C500, which was appealed against. Consequently, the Assessment Committee sought expert assistance in the matter. -Mr Pe^ie asked was it a general re-valuation of works. If it was, it would be serious for those works, who, to keep pace with the keen competition of the present day, w.re forcei to extend their works without gaining a proportionate benefit.- The Clerk replied that it wns not the question of the re-valuation of the Union, but of certain works in certain parishes.—Rev WatHn Will ams Is the Committed of opinion tiaS the experts will confirm thpir valuation.—Tbe CUrk: That is not tbe point. The Committee consider they are rot competent to form a judgment reasonable and fair between the parties who pay the rate and the authorities who make it.—Mr W. H. Lloyd propo-ol and the Rev Watkin Williams seconded that the consent of the Board be given to the appointment of an expert valuer.

FINANCE. The Financial statement showed a balance in hand of E1546 9s. 10d.; cheques required for, E761 10,3. 81.; balance, £ 7i;4 13s. 2d.

CONTBACTS. The following is the lifit of asoeptei tenders for the supply of the Workhouse during the ensuing quarter ending at Michaelmas :— Braad, 9s. ad. per 1001b?.; tea, lB. 6d. per lb.- Mr Joeoph Jones, High-street, Holywell. Sharps, 8s. 6d. per 2001bs. corned beef, 5a: 6d. per 14lbs.—Mr Thomas Griffiths, Canton House, Holywell. Flou" 22s. per 2401bs.; cheese, 6|d. per lb.; soft soap, 8?. 6d. per keg oatmeal, 23s. per 2401bs. blaok lead, 8d. lor dozen; currants, 2d. per lb.; bran, 4s. 3d. per 1001b?. salt bather, Llid. per lb. salt, la. 5d. For owt; coffee, 111. 4d. prr lb. pepper, 10d. per lb. blue, 6d. per lb.; starch, 3d. per Ib.-Mesra E. P. Jones and Co., Bagillt. Scap, 171". 3d per cwt. candle?, 4d. per lb.; per lb, mustard, lOd. per lb.; rice, 12s. per owt; split peas, 9a. 6d. per cwt.—Messrs J. Hague and Son, Holywell. Boef and suet, 5td. per lb. mutton, 7d. per lb.- Mr Edward Jones, Greenfield. Coal, lis. 3d. per ton; slack, 7s. per ton.—Mr Samuel Lloyd, Bagillt. Soda, 4a. per cwt; petroleum, 7d. per gallon liussed meal, 4d. per Ib.-Mr Samuel Jones, chemist, Holy well. Coffins, 15s. and 7a. Gd. each.-Mr T. W. Sibeon, Holywell. Slippers and Clogs.—Mr S. Holgate, Holywell. Boots and uhies-Mr S. Lloyd, Bagillt.

SURGERY UNDER DIFFICULTIES.—Everyone Knows that all the year round fleets of trawlers are out for months at a time on the Dogger Bank, as far to the east as Heligoland, among the northern latitudes to the Norwegian coast, the gallant east coast fishermen ply their trade. To each fleet is attached a certain number of hospital boats. Some of these are fitted up with sick berths, and are used entirely as hospitals; but several have a certain amount of hospital accommodation, but carry on fishing as well. In these vessels, ranging from 80 to 180 tons burthen, the surgeons have their quarters. We were talking to one of these a few days ago. He is very enthusiastic about the work, and intends being off again in a week or two. We asked about the weather in the North Sea at this time. He said, "Yon have no idea what it :is like. Out there the wind is nearly always in the north or east, and comes cutting through wraps and great coats likes hundreds of knives. In December the Bea water freezes as it flies over the decks, the ropes are like rods of iron, and the blocks have to be thawed with hot water before the ropes will move. The rollers are as large as those in the Atlantio, and, owing to the shallow water, jerk and chop as waves only do in the North Sea. What with the dead drag of the trawl and the erratic sea, the motion of the boats has to be experienced to be appreciated. It is warranted to knock over an ordinary yachts- man in less than five minutes." We asked about his work. It is surgery under difficulties," he said. I should not advise the every-day practitioner accustomed to nurses and all appliances to risk it. Perhaps a man has his head laid open by a fall, or smashes a limb. This generally happens in particularly rough weather, and a boat is sent at once for one of us. It is not like a summons on land, which may mean anything or nothing ene out there always means serious business. Whatever the hour, day or night, out we turn. The flrst difficulty is to get into the boat, or doctor's brougham, as it is playfully called. What with the rolling of the ship we are in, and the tossing of the boat, this is no easy task. It has to be done exactly at the right moment, or one may be crushed to death in an instant. Having arrived at our destination we have to work under the strangest conditions. Often and often have I set a compound fracture while one sturdyseaman gripped me round the waist, and two or three others did the same kind office for tbapatient. Then if possible we send theinjured man ashore by the steam fish carrier, but sometimes a fog will come up, which will cause a delay of any time from a day to a week." What recreation have you ?" we inquired. Books, and chatting with the fisher- men," he said. I am now quite expert at reading with my back against a bulk head, and my feet braced against anything handy. The boat is never moderately still for an instant. The fishermen are splendid fellows; the kind of men who turn out in lifeboats to almost certain death, and never know what It is to flinch. Many a pipe have I had with them in their spare time, which is but brief. Now that the mission has to a large extent cut out the Dutch coopers," with their vile gin, the poor fellows have a chance'of living decent lives. They will stand almost anything in the way of pain, and obey the doctor like children. CURIOUS CAVE DWELLINGS.—Mr. J. W. Tourney contributes to Science'an excellent paper on cliff and cave dwellings in Central Arizona. He refers especially to dwellings in cliffs rising 100 feet or more above Beaver reek, which flows into the Verde river. In the perpendicular walls of one of these cliffs is a well-preserved ruin known as Monte- zuma s Castle. It is midway between the rim of the cliff and the bed of the stream, and is neither house nor cave, but a combination of the two. Not accessible I from the summit of the cliff, it can only be reached from below, and even here not without the use of a ladder, wbich, if short, the climber must pull up from one ledge to another in making the ascent. The entire front is of artificial walls built of large, flat pieces of limestone, with openings here and there for doors and windows. The rooms are small, only about five feet to the ceiling. Generally a small opening two or three feet in diameter connects one room with another, and a small orifice in the ceiling gives access to the room abeve. The openings in the ceilings are never directly under one another, so that anyone who might stumble could only fall the height of one storey. The floors are mostly of flat stones supported on timber cut from the surrounding mountains. Many of the timbers are still sound. The rooms all show considerable skill in their construction. Those in the rear are dark, dungeon-like caves hollowed from the solid rock, and are now the abode of thousands of bats, which fly about in great numbers when disturbed by visitors. A few miles above Montezuma's Castle, on the oppo- site bank of the creek, a conspicuous cone-like mountain rises a few-hundred feet above the sur- rounding country. The summit is a narrow rim enclosing a crater some 300 feet in diameter and with nearly perpendicular walls. Standing on the rim one can look down 100 feet upon the dark-blue water of a small lake in the bosom of the mountain. The lake, 100 yards in diameter, and of unknown depth, is known as Montezuma's. Well. In the steep sides of] the (crater are a number of caves, which at one time were the abode of man. A few are natura 1, but the greater number are the result of human effort. The rim is crowned with the fallen walls of an ancient ruin more than 100 feet long. Far down the mountain side, below the level of the water in the crater, the outlet of the well flows from between an opening in the rocks. This stream is large and constant, and at present is usedjto irrigate a ranch:in the valley below. Ages ago the builders of caves and castles utilised this same stream to irrigate portions of the neighbouring rich valley.

CADBCTBY'S is a perfectly pure COCOA, without alkali added like many so-catlea "pure" cocoas. It has a world-wide reputation M a delicious, strengthening beverage, and a valuable nutritive food. Cocoa must be pure and unadulter- ated to ensure the fullest beneficial effects. CADBURY'S is absolutely pure, therefore the best Cocoa. The Lancet says- CADBURY'S represents the standfud of highest purity at prewt attainable."

BRYNFORD. THE CHCTSCH ANNIVBESAEY. From our ad- vertising columns it will b3 seen that the anniversary services of Brynford Parish Church will be held on Sunday the "llth inst., and on the Wednesday following, the tea party, that had of late been aban- donei, will be revived. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.—On Saturday lat, the eloot'oa of a representative on the County Council for the Brynford Division in succession to Mr H T Smith, now of Southport, took pluce at the National Sohool. Brynford. Mr John Marsden was presiding officer, and Mr Riobard Joaes aoted as poll clerk. There were three candidates, ^namely :—Mr. Samuel JonfS, chemist, Ashfield Houee, Milwr, chairman of the Brynford Parish Council; Mr. J. Philip Jones, Peadre House, Holywell, and Mr. J. E. Jones, grocer, Victoria Buildings, Holywell. The polling was from eight o'clock in the morning to eight o'clock in the evening, and the electorate only oompri-ied some 260 votes. The result was de- clared in a very short time after the poll closed, the voting being :-Mr Samuel Jonep, 117; Mr. J. Philip Jones, 75 Mr. J. E. Jones, 32. Mr. S. Jones being declared duly elected, he cordially thanked the electors, a large number of whom were present, for the honour oonferred upon him.

YSOEIFIOG. P ABISH COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Parish Oonnoil was held on the 21th ult., when the following mem- bers were present—Mr Trevor J. D. Jones, chairman, Messrs Thomas Williams, Robert S. Davies, Edw. Davits, John Roberts, William Robertson, Peter Evans, Robert Jones; clerk—Mr Samuel Edwards. —In was resolved that Bamford's Improved Street Pump be purchased, aud that Mr Edward Davies should buy the same. It was also resolved that the whole of the Council be formed into a oommittee to see the pump upon its arrival and draw out specifica- tions for the erection of same at Ffynnon-y-3yff. The Cierk was instructed to write Mr Feilding that the Council adhere to tbe:r letter of the 21st May, unless Mr Feilding is willing to pay the amount asked by the Council, vis. 5s. JUBILEE CELEBRATION. This large and agricultural parish showed its loyalty and devotion to our beloved Queen in a moet conspicuous and eathusiastio manner on Jubilee day. It is often said, that it is wtll to have a good beginning, and indeed a good beginning was assured when our highly esteemed rector, the Rev. D. Morgan, B.D., and Miss Morgan (who are always so leady and willing to assist in every good work) gave a general invitation to all the inhabitants of the parish, young and old to a tea. febtival. How well the invitation was appreciated one may judge from the fact, that out of a total population of about 900, upwards of 800 accepted it. We may just mention heie that Mr Morgan with his usual bentfioence gave a similar treat tan years ago. At 1.15 p.m. tho ch'ldren of the Ysceifiog day schools with their friends started to meet those of the Lixwm schools, the meeting place was Ffynnon-y-cyff hill. Here a grand procession was formed with flags and bannerettes flying and bright medals dazzling in the noonday sun, headed by the Lixwm Brass Band in their pretty and unique uniform, and by a royal standard (presented by Mr R. Lloyd, Plascooh), the scene, as many testified, was most effective. The Parish Church was reached at 2.20 p.m., where a fhori thanksgiving service was oonduoted by the Ray. R. J. Oliver, ourat3 of the parish. Miss Morgan, the Rectory, ably prodded at the organ, aud the band from the gallery aocompaoyed the special hymns aud the National Anthem at the close. At 2.60 the procession was reformed and marching to a field adjoining the Rectory, sat down to an excellent repast. We must not forget to mention the names of those ladies who so kindly and good humoredly presided at the tables, when we have t) consider tbe fact that they had to stand for hours together under the broiling sun, to which was added the heat ot the teapots :-Miss F. Morgan; the Rectory Mrs Oliver, Brookside Mrs and Miss Lloyd, Plasoooh Misti Edwards, Talbot, and Miss Swan; Mrs and Mies Jones, The Sohools; Miss Edwards, Ty Canol; Mrs Smart, Cross Foxes Mrs Rcsafortb, Mynyddyllan Mrs and Miss Edwards, Tynycaaau Mrs and Miss Jenkins, Fronhaul. To bsing over, various sports and games were held, and the dance on the green was fzealy indulged in. Much praise is due to the oommittee consisting of Mr J. Davies, Mr J. Roberts and Mr Evans, Lixwm, Mr Main, senior and Mr Main, junior, Afonwen, Mr Parry, Conglog Mill, Mr Hughes, and Mr Griffiths, Ysoeifiog-, Rev. R. J. Oliver, curate, Mr Jones, schoolmaster, treasurer, Mr Edwards, Talbot, secretary, aud T. J. D. Jones, Esq., chairman, for working so energetically and harmoniously together to make the day a success, and a success it proved to be. Over Lll were collected in the parish towards the sports, medals and the aged poor. The respected chairman and Mr Lloyd, Plasocob, subscribing a guinea each. Mr Davies, Flynnon-y-oyff, very kindly lent boards and a pole to climb. Many thanks are due to the Lixwm Brass Band, under the able conductorsbip of Mr Alsopp, for the saorifiue made in refusing two or three remunerative engage- ments for the day, that they might give their services gratuitously at home. A vote of thanks to the Rector and Miss Morgan was ably proposed by Mr John Robert-, Walwen, in a loyal and patriotio speech, and aocordei with great enthusiasm by tbe large crowd, the band striking up II For he is a jolly good fellow." At the close of the evening there was a grand display of balloons and fireworks. Many of those who took active part in the proceedings of the day were kindly invited to partake of supper at the Rectory.

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LLANASA. SODDBIT DSATB OF Mas T. H. JACKSON.—We have to announce the sudden death on Tuesday morning, at the Manor-house, Claughton, of Mrs Hermine Jackson, wife of Mr T. H. Jaokson, J.P., who for many years resided at U-yrn Castle, Llanasa. The deof (Hed lady, who bad been an invalid for many years, accompanied htr husband to London last week, and witnessed the Royal prooession from the Reform Club. On Saturday she was among the distinguished company who witnessed the Naval Review at Spithead from the Tentonio. She returned home on Monday, and that evening she retired to bel in good spirits. At ten o'clock on Tuesday morning it was found that she had passed away during the night. Mrs Jaokson was eldest daughter of the late Mr Daniel Meinertzhagen, of Wimbledon, and she leaves a family of seven sons and three daughters. She had travelled extensively for the benefit of her health, having been to the Cape and twice to Australia. She was one of the passengers on the Ootopaxi when that illfated steamer was wreoked in the Straits of Magellan. The funeral takes plaoe in the family vault, Flaybriok-hill Cemetery, this afternoon.

NEWMARKET. JT73N.HU OBLBBBATIOK.—The Jubilee celebrations on Tuesday week were of a truly loyal character. The little village was quite astir in the early morning and was gaily decorated with flags, &o. At three o'clock the children met at the sohool from whenoe they marched through the village and returned to partake of an excellent tea provided for them. The ohildren having done ample justioe with the dainties, the adults of the parish were treated to a substantial tea which was thoroughly enjoyed. The tea being over, the ohildren assembled at Llangs field, kindly lent by Mr T. Morgan, where an excellent pro- gramme of sports was gone through under the management of the following gentlemen Judges: Messrs Dean and Barton starter, Mr Thos. Jones stewards, Me.rs J. Jones, and T. J. Hughes; olerk, Mr J. H. Savage, who carried out all the arrangements very satisfactorily. The inhabitants however were not satisfied without bearing their share als) in the bonfire part of the celebration, which was undoubtedly the most inspiring feature of the commemoration. Preoisely at 10 o'clock the pile, which had been built on Clip-y-Gop, was lit by Mr Dean, of Graig Arthur. From the summit of the hill several bonfires could be observed on the encircling hills, and the effect was very impressive. Whilst the conflagration was proceeding, the male voice choir rendered some sweet melodies, and before the happy company dispersed, their hearts and voices were awakened to the strains of the National Anthem. It is only fair to the committee to state that they had been diligent in collecting sufficient funds to carry out these proceedings, and no donbt the result was far beyond their most sanguine hope. M. A. Ralli, Esq., Henfryn Hall, contributed JES towards the funds, and Mrs McLaren, Preetityn, provided the timber, &c., for the bonfire.

NORTHOP. PBTTT SmuoNs.-On Thursday, before Messrs. Charles Davison (Ohairman), John Watkiuson, P. Jones, and J. T. Humphreys, Edward Hughes, seaman, and master of the schooner Eva, Oonnah's Quay, was summoned at the instanae of Robert Miller (harbour master), on three charges of in- fringing the dock and quays bye-laws, via. dis- regard of harbour master's orders, retaining berth longtr than allowed, and using improper language. —Defendant pleaded not guilty, and was represented by Mr T. W. Hughes, Solicitor.—Mr Hughes, at the opening, asked permission of the Bench for both the parties and himself to retire from the- oourk. This was allowed, and after a few minutes' abeenoe, they returned, and Mr Hughes said his client had no defence to the charges. He could only tay he was very sorry for what had happened, and he humbly apologised both to the company and Mr Miller. They knew that the bye-laws must be enforoed, and Mr Miller was willing to allow the case to bo with- drawn on payment of the ooats.-This the Bench granted.

OAERWYS. MAIDEN SEmioz;o.-Thore was no business what- ever at the monthly rossions on Tuesday last, con- sequently, the Magistrates were not requested to attend. StTEPLtrs OF MONBT.-Tho Jubilee is now a thing of the past. All seemed to enjoy themselves well, and after all the heavy expenses which were to be met, there is a surplus of about f,7 10s., which is to be distributed among the poor people of the parish. HABTBST-Several farmers in this district have commenced operations in the hay harvest. The crops ara in each case exceptionally heavy. THB FAm.-The usual monthly fair was held on Tuesday last, there being a good number of buyers present, but business was vory slow. There was a short supply of stock all round. Heifers and bullocks and yearlings sold well at much improved prices. There was no pigs at this fair. ()nicxBT.- Last Saturday, in fine weather, the Afonwen team journeyed to Halkyn, and scoured a well earned victory over the Halkyn crioket team. Messrs Gordon Jones and W. Robertson, did some good bat'ing. The soores were: Halkyn, 41; Afonwen, 69. MB. HHBBEBT LBWl8' WEDDINO. — The wedding of Mr Herbert Lewis, M.P., and Miss Oaine will take place at the Clapham English Ccngregational Church next week. The ceremony will be attended by nearly all the Welsh Liberal members, and Mrs Caine will give a reception in the afternoon. The constituents of Mr J. Herbert Lewis are arranging to make t-im a presentation on the occasion.

MAIDEN QUARTER SESSIONS IN FLINTSHIRE. Following closely upon the Maidon Assizes came the Quarter Seseions on Wednesday, and the happy immunity of the county from crime was shewn by there being again no prisoners for trial. The Under- sheriffs therefore issued the following circular to gentlemen who had been summoned on tbe juries —"Mold, 28th jof Juce, 1897. Sir,—We are instructed to inform you, that in consequence of there being no business for the quarter sessions, at Mold, on Wednesday, the 30th inst, your attendance on the grand (or petty) jury will not be req ui r c f-1. Yours obediently, Kelly, Keene and Co., cuting underiberiffs.At the meeting of the Court, Mr Sankey presided Mr M. H. Rowlev Oonwy qualified as a magistrate, and the Licensing Com- mittee was appointed.

t ,iL cADY F-R-EL 20 CHiT. f-ETTER, I2. IIANOVEK SQUARE, i,, Jan. 7th, rS92. '-ICM I.I':MKN, — I AM thankful for the bottle ii,,vilyiii Evans' Bitters "you sent me by your Bradford representative. I have only tni;t-n a few good strong doses, and I already irrji 20 per cent, bettor, but having suf- u;ied from Ague for some months in India I du not expect it to work wonders at once. To day, while dining in the town, two of my friends remarked that I was looking much /1"tt,r. I told them that the cause of it was my taking your Q-rmlne Bitters," when a gi-iitleman sitting opposite asked me the name of it. I was very pleased to tell him, and also where he could get it in Bradford. He has been suffering front Indigestion, and I hope" Gwiiym Evans' Bitters will do him as much goocl as it has done to me. With rvrry wish for their success, I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, J. C. K. THOMAS, 9

MOSTYN. HAY HABVBsT.-On Thursday last, Mr Pownall, of Plas Derwen, harvested and staoked a splendid orop of hay. PBEFKRMBNT OFFERED TO A CLBBGYMAN.—- The Lord Bishop of Llandaff has offered th3 delightfully situated oountry living of Bettws-yn-Rhos, near Abergele, to. the Rev Andrew E. H. Hyslop, vicar of All Saint", Cardiff, and incumbent of the Welsh Church in that town. The living is of the value of 4>400 a year, with commodious modem Rectory and extensive grounds. Mr Hyslop, who is a native of Mostyn, is an indefatigable and suecesiful clergy- man. He was ordained in 1880 to the important curacy of Aberdare, and left there in 1884 to take oharge of the new district and church of St. Winefred's in the parish of Mountain Ash. Three years later the Bishop of Llandaff promoted him to be the first Welsh inoumbent of Cardiff. Since then he has been enabled to bnild Eglwys Dcwi Sant at a cost of over £6,000, and also St. El van's Chapel oosting 9800. In 1890 he was appointed to the vicarage of All Saints. We believe, Mr Hyslop has decided not to leave his work at Cardiff and his lifework in the diocese of Llandaft, and has therefore deolined the Bishop's offer.

MOIAD. SMASH AT THE POST OPFIOH.—-Whilst) the officials at this office were engaged on Friday morning in busily making up their despatches, their equilibrium was upset for a time by the sudden appearance of a back end of a ginger beer lurry poppiag through a large sheet of plate glass in the office front scattering glass in all directions, The cause of the mischief was through the horee in the cart suddenly jibbing, and the driver lost complete control over it. We understand that the damage is covered by insurance. TUB INTHBMHDIATB SOHOOLS.-It is anticipated that the funds for the new County Sohool, at Mold, will benefit to the amount of 4.50 owing to the jabilee subloriptic-nq. During the present week the South Kensington examinations are b3ing held in connection with these sohools, and the eabjeots take n comprise, mathematios, chemistry, meohanios, geometrical drawing, fr-aeband and model drawing. The total number of candidates presanted numbered 25, and with the exception of a few in the art ex. amination all were students at the County School. PBKSKNTATION TO A VOLUSTIMICE. -There is nothing like esprit de corps, it creates good feeling and makes life worth living for, and this is examplified by the testimony which is shown to one another amongst our looal volunteers. Corporal Sharp, from the Gas and Water Offices, having reoeived an appointment at Beok',s. Hill- on -Sea, was not allowed to meke his departure without some memento from his comrades. It consisted of a silver mounted stick, supplied by Mr Saum, jeweller. The presentation was made on Saturday by Corporal Last, an intimate friend of Mr Sharp, and there were present to bid farewell Sergeant Instructor Whybron, Oolour Sergeant Jones, and Sergeants Davies, James, &c. Mr Sharp was an enthusiastic volunteer and his presence will be much missed, especially by the members of the shooting olub for whom he acted as secretary. LABOBNT OF A COAT.-On Saturday last, at the Oounty Hall, before Messrs Thos. Parry and Henry Lloyd Jones, Daniel Jones, labourer, of Chapel- street, Mold, and formerly of Gwernymynydd, was oharged in oustody with stealing a eoat, valued at 15s. belonging to John Pierce, residing with Mr Whittingbam, at Hafod farm, Hope. The prosecutor, who said he was learning farming with Mr Whitting- ham, remembered Tuesday, the 18th of May. He entered one of the fields at 8 o'clook for the purpose of spreading manure. He took off his coat and hung it on the hedge. The hedge was next to the road. At 12 o'olook the ooat was gone. He told Mr Whittingham the same nigbt that his coat was gone, and as a result information was given to the police. Evidenoe having been given by Matthew Bellis, oarter, at the Hafod farm, as to teeing prisoner on the morning of the 18th of May going into the field where the prosecutor was working; by John William Morgan, assistant to Mr Horton, pawnbroker, Wrexbam, as to the prisoner pawning the coat on the 19th of May, in the name of "Joseph Jones," and ,by Police-oonstable Jones (Caergwrle), as to arresting the prisoner. Jones who denied having stolen or pawned the ooat, stating that be purchased the ticket for it at the Town Hall, Wrexham, con- sented to be summarily dealt with, and was sentenced to 14 days' hard labour.—The same prisoner was also charged, under warrant, for disobedience of a summons, charging him with being drunk and dis- orderly in High-street, Mold, on the evening of the 13th Febraary last, and in default of paying a fine and costs, amounting to 13s. 10d., he was sent to goal for a farther term of seven days.