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

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Public Notices. II>- Holywell Union and Rural District Council. N OTIC E IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having Claims against the Holywell Union and Rural District Council are requested to send in their accounts to me, the undersigned, at the Union Offices, Holywell, not later than 10 o'clock a.m. on Tuesday, the 30th June, 1914, and to attend there personally or by their authorised Agents on Saturday, the 18th July, 1914, between the hours of Ten and One, to re- ceive the amount due to them. All Claims in respect of Materials and Team Labour on the District Roads to be sent direct to the Surveyors of the Mold and Holywell Districts respectively not later than the 30th June instant. Any Bills not sent in on the above date will be held over for a period of three months. By order, P. HARDING ROBERTS, Clerk. Union Offices, Holywell, 15th June, 1914. ol8 Holywell County School. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION. AN Examination for Scholarships tenable at the Holywell County School will be held on the 19th and 20th inst. Forms of Entry can be obtained on application to the undersigned. J. KERFOOT-ROBERTS, Solicitor, Holywell, 018 Clerk to the Governors. D RAW.-R. Williams, Church View, — Gwernymynydd. Winning Numbers: First prize, 619, 434, 615, 90, 42, 133, 244, 128, 335, 296. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. S M O T TO N. CRAND CARNIVAL AND FETE OF FUN (In aid of Shotton, Queensferry and Gar- den City Nursing Association) 0 Will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 1914, 4 Followed at Night by Fancy Dress Ball. For further particulars see later an- nouncements, or apply to Hon. Secretary- JOHN BLEASE, Church Terrace, SHOTTON. HEWITTS, Bootmakers, Abbey Gateway, CHESTER, Have a 60 years' REPUTATION for making and selling Goods 0 that are Stylish, Reliable, and Moderate in price. All the LATEST STYLES are now in Stock. Agent for the "K" and other leading specialities. Telephone 400.

British emigrants last month numbered I 27,420, as against 57,240 in May last year. Taking part in exercises in the Thames estuary yesterday the destroyer Vulture was badly damaged in a collision and was towed into Sheerness for repair. Edward Corfield. a Cambrian Railway good- guard, sustained fatal injuries at Moat-lane Station. Newtown. yesterday morning while engaged in shunting opera- tions. Alderman R. H. Holmes, one of the old- est members of the Newcastle City Coun- cil and founder of Hospital Sunday Fund in that city, has died at the age of eighty. It is stated that the Liverpool licensing test case appeal will be heard in a special court of five judges in London when the Lord Chief Justice returns from circuit, about July 14. A boy named Thomas Keen, aged nine, of Chatham road. Southport, who was found on the electric line of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway near Southport last night, now lies in the infirmary suffering from burns and electric shock.

Cheap Prepaid Idurtisemenls. I Advertisements of Situations Vacant and Situations Wanted, short announce- ments of Articles for Sale, Apartments to Let, &c. (if prepaid) are inserted in the "Flintshire Observer and News" at the following rates:— b No. of One Two Three Words. Insert. Inserts. Inserts. s. d. s. d. s. d. 12 or less 6 10 1 0 13 to 18 9 1 3 1 6 19 to 24 1 0 1 8 2 0 25 to 30 1 3 2 0 2 6 31 to 36 1 6 2 6 3 0 37 to 42 1 9 2 9 3 6 42 to 48 2 0 3 3 4 0 Double charges if booked. Advertisements respecting servants, &c., when the address given is at the office of the Paper, must be answered by LETTER ONLY. Personal inquiries cannot be answered. When an advertise- ment directs Persons to write to the office of this Paper an additional charge of 3d. is made. Situations Vacant. A PPRENTICE Wanted to the General Drapery.—J. Harrison Jones, Comp- ton House, Mold. tc WANTED, Housemaid Waitress, experi- enced and good references.—Apply, Mrs. Broadbent, The Vron, Holywell. o25 Scholastic. TUITION in Pitman's SHORTHAND, TYPEWRITING, and COMMER- CIAL CORRESPONDENCE, oral or poet, by Certificated Teacher. 21 pupils success- ful. Terms moderate.—Apply, J. Bellis, "Bryn Awelon," Holywell. To Let. ROOM TO LET, near Tryddyn Mill, 16 feet square, with cooking range; low- 0 rent; suit small family. Coach House, Stable, if required.—Apply, O. Evans, Top y Rhos, Tryddyn. p2 GOOD House to Let at Bryntirion, Lees- wood, containing 6 Rooms, also Wash- house Coal-house outside.—Apply, Ed. Peters, Builder, Leeswood. 018 Wanted. NORTH WALES, July 10th, for 4 or 5 weeks furnished house containing 2 entertaining. 5 or 6 bedrooms. In country and within 5 or 6 miles of Railway Station. Address with terms and full particulars to Miss Hayward, "Shire Oaks," Formby. ol8 W ATED a House in or near Mold; rent from C20 to -26 per annum; would take over expiring tenancy.—Address, full particulars to Messrs. Keene and Kelly, Solicitors, Mold.. tc For Sale. VALUABLE Building Land for Sale. Situate near Station and Main Road known as "Pren-y-Gelig"; also a Croft.- Apply, Roberts, Oaklands, Bagillt. o25 JAi I Gent's Cycle, perfectly new Sturmey ll/I* Archer 3-speed gear, Clincher Tyres. Bargain, £ 4 10s.—Box C, "Observer and Xcws," Mold. (JIB CYCLISTS PEEL CYCLES, £2 12s. 6d., Guaranteed 2 years, any size Frame, British Throughout. Lamps, 10d.; Bells, d.; Carbide, 3d. per lb. Mudguards, 6id. pair; Chains, Is. 9d.; Covers, 2s. 9d. to 17e. Tubes, 2s. 3d. to 5s. 6d.; Pumps, Did.; Mudflaps, Id.; Pedals, Is 3d. pair. Everything at WHOLESALE PRICES. Note Addrees- EMPIRE RUBBER and CYCLE Co., 64, High Street, Mold, and 28, City Road, Chester. Miscellaneous. WALLPAPERS from lid. per Roll; any quantity, large or small, supplied at WHOLESALE PRICES. Our stock ex- ceeds 250,000 ROLLS of all classes. Write for patterns, stating what class you require (Dept. 117), BARNETT WALLPAPER Co. Knott Mill, Manchester. 64-PAGE BOOK ABOUT HERBS AND HOW TO USE THEM, free. Send for one.—TKIMNELL, The Herbalist, 144, Richmond Jload, Cardiff. Established 1879.

DISAPPOINTED. Sir Robert Ball, the astronomer, used to tell a story of an experience he bad when he was at the Dunsink Observatory. A farmer came to him one day and asked if he might look at the moon through the telescope. "Surely you can," said Ball. "Come round to-night." "Can't I see it now?" asked the farmer. "I am sorry that you caiiiiot," said the astronomer. "You will have to wait until night." "Huh Then your old telescope is not so great a thing as I thought it was!" said the man. "I can see the moon at night without it."

They are talking just now in London of a wonderful place where money is always being made. It is called the Mint.

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The Great Peril. While the Government are content to pursue the policy of drift in regard to the Ulster crisis, Unionists have all along re- cognised the gravity of the situation and warned the Government of what will be the consequences if they persist in their present course. There is reason for be- lieving that the saner element in the Liberal party is now convinced that the Ulstermen are in earnest, but there has been no serious attempt on the Government side to grapple with the problem and end the intolerable state of tension into which they have plunged the peoples of the United Kingdom. The result is that we are now on the verge of a fearful catastrophe. 0 Mr. Bonar Law, who has constantly im- pressed on the Government the perilous realities with which they are faced, deliver- ed an important speech at Glasgow on Fri- day night, in which he showed clealT-y that in Ireland to-day there are "all the ele- ments of an explosion, which might take place at any moment with consequences too appalling even to think of." The position, in brief, is that the Ulster Volunteers— fully armed and thoroughly organised-are determined to resist the attempt to deprive them of their natural rights; while the Nationalists are forming Volunteers in great numbers, who, as Mr. Law empha- appalling even to think of." Hie position, in brief, is that the Ulster Volunteers— fully armed and thoroughly organised—are determined to resist the attempt to deprive them of their natural rights; while the Nationalists are forming Volunteers in great numbers, who, as Mr. Law empha- sised, are in one sense far more dangerous than the Ulster Volunteers, because they have neither the discipline nor the restraint of the latter, and are not under the con- trol of a single leader whom they trust and revere. The Unionist attitude in this crisis—a crisis which threatens not only to cause a great upheaval in the United Kingdom, but also to shatter the foundations of Empire- has been plainly stated by Mr. Bonar Law. In his Glasgow speech he declared that the Unionist party meant to abide by the pledge that he gave at Blenheim, which was to the effect that if the Government attemp- ted to use force against Ulster before that had received the sanction of the people and if Ulster resisted the Unionist party here would help the Ulstermen in their resist- ance. And in taking that firm attitude Mr. Law has the enthusiastic and unanimous support of the party. The responsibility for the present situa- tion rests solely on the shoulders of the Government. It is they who, by their policy of drift, have brought about this crisis, and when the day of reckoning comes—and it will assuredly come soon-it will be small consolation to them to recall that throughout they kept the Nationalist vote. Who can doubt what the verdict will be on a Government which, rather than lose its majority and face the people, deliberately faced the prospect of civil war?

A Contrast. The Berlin correspondent of the "Free Trade" "Economist" calls attention to a noteworthy address delivered at the recent annual meeting of the German a vy League by Professor Wolf, of Berlin, on the rela- tive taxable capacity of England and Ger- many :—lTThe German people, according to Professor Wolf, pay at present about £ 215,000,000 in taxation; England, after the present Budget has become law, will be pay- ing £ 245,000,000, or C30,,000,000 more. The national income for both countries is on al- most exactly the same level, that is to say, £ 2,000,000,000, but the national wealth of Germany is roughly £ 15,000,000,000 as com- pared with F-12,500,000,000 in Great Britain. In addition to this it must be remembered that the German population is almost 20,000,000 greater than the English. Nor does Professor Wolf think that it will be possible to screw up English taxation much higher. The income tax, he says, has al- ready reached 13 per cent., the death duties from 20 per cent. to 30 per cent. On spirits in England the tax is 600 marks per necto- litre, in Germany from 125 to 400 marks; J on cigars the tax in Gei iiy is 270 marks per 100 kilogram, as compared with 1,400 marks in England."

A Question of Employment. Speaking at a Unionist demonstration at Leominster, Colonel Chaloner, M.P., said he had always believed that Tariff Reform was the only way of obtaining a fair chance in the markets of the world. It was very easy to say "tax the rich," but they could not tax the rich without hitting the poor, because it brought about a reduction of em- 0 ployment. When men were out of employ- ment they came on the poor rates and list their self-respect. With plenty of em- ployment they kept off the poor rates and retained their self-respect, they spent the money they earned, with the result. that the shopkeeper benefited, and the whole- saler benefited, and was able to employ more hands who again spent more in the shops. The increased spending power brought to the workman by Tariff Reform brought about an increase of employment so that they not only got revenue from Tariff Reform but also greater employment, and in that way the wages question would be settled by the law of supply and demand in a way that no Government measures could settle it.

Men & Matters. WHILE football and cricket languish at Mold, other pastimes are becoming increas- ingly popular. Bowling, as is well-known, claims a large and ever-growing number of devotees. I gather that there has been a striking revival of interest in lawn tennis in the present season, this pastime being quite popular locally. THE luncheon given at Mold last week by Aid. F. J. Gamlin to the members and officials of the Flintshire County Council, of which he is chairman, was an exceeding- ly pleasant affair, and a cordial spirit of co-operation in the conduct of the county's affairs was the keynote of the interesting speeches which were delivered. Warm tri- bute was paid to Aid. Gamlin's splendid re- cord of service, and reference was also made to several of his predecessors in the chair, the fact being pointed out that the Council has had a distinguished line of chairmen, who have conducted the proceedings with great ability and fairness. — :o:— IN the current issue of the "Mold Parish Magazine" the vicar (the Rev. Evan Jones) refers to the effect of disendowment on Mold parish. He says :—"I would point out i that the parish of Mold will be left without a single penny after the death of the pre- sent vicar, which must come sooner or later; and disestablishers will no doubt pray that it may be sooner than later, that the 'refreshing fruit' of disestablishment— the crippling of the Church's work in the parish—may, if possible, be realised." -:0:- THE Vicar also comments on the provi- sions of the Bill, and writes (in part) "The Church will be despoiled of £ 158,000 a year, which was given for the service of God, and will be used for secular purposes. In other words, all the tithee will he taken, and all the glebe or the land belonging to the vicarages will be confiscated. All ancient and unclosed churchyards are to be taken out of the care of the Church, and given to a secular body; but we are gra- ciously told that we shall have a right-of- way (if we keep the paths) to go to the Church for the purpose of public or private worship, or for repairing the Church! And we are further consoled by the statement that we shall not be interfered with during ordinary services! The Church in the four Welsh dioceses is to be forcibly separated from the rest of the Church of England. Here we are to be degraded below the level of the Nonconformists, who are in commun- ion with their brethren in England and, I have no doubt, find it a source of strength." OPENI.

OPEN AIR SERVICE AT MOLD. Under the auspices of the Mold Free Church Council, an open-air service was 'held in llhydygoleu 011 Wednesday eve- ning. The Ilev. Hugh Evans presided. The Rev. J. J. Morgan preached in Eng- lish and Welsh on "The Parable of the Lost Sheep." Mr. Artliur Lloyd Jones closed tke meeting with prayer. lUr. Benjamin Williams led singing, and Mrs. Lloyd (Ty Draw) and Miss Megan Morgan (Bank Villas) kindly presided at the organ.

TIIE WAITERS' PLAINT. Parisian waiters once struck for the right to be allowed to wear a moustache, and their llerlin colleagues now threaten to stop work unless they are permitted to dis- continue wearing evening dress. A dark lounge suit is proposed aos the new uniform of the craft. The Berlin waiters declare that they are being made to look ridiculous by being compelled to wear evening dress. This is understandable, because the ave- rage German diner-out eschews this cere- monial costume, which Is mainly reserved for weddings, funerals, and official func- j tions held in the daytime. {

MOLD. INTERCESSORY 'SERVICES. Intercessory services for the Welsh Church were held at the Parish Church on Friday morning and evening. VISIT TO GERMANY. Mr. Herbert Lewis, M.P., and Mrs. Lewis have just returned from a visit to Hamburg and Berlin. At each place Mr. Lewis took the opportunity of visiting pub- lie institutions, and was much impressed with the evidence of progress since his last visit. PICTURE HOUSE. On Monday and Tuesday evenings Mr. White's many patrons enjoyed a capital musical treat. The band of H.M. 2nd Bat- talion Suffolk Regiment (conductor, Band- master H. E. Adkins, L.R.A.M.) gave a varied programme, providing a first-rate concert. EMPLOYEES' OUTING. On Tuesday, June 16th, the employees of Bells, grocers, took their first annual out- ing, and were joined by the staff of Messrs. B. Powell and Co., Ltd., of which Mr. W. H. Farley is the managing director. The party numbered 60. Two motor char-a- bancs left High street, Mold, at 9.30 and travelled via Ruthin to Bettwsycoed. A splendid -luncheon was partaken of at the Glan Aber Hotel. The motors left again at 3 o'clock for Colwyn Bay via Llanrwst, arriving at 4.15. A very enjoyable hour was spent at Colwyn Bay. Leaving there at 5.15 the party proceeded to Rhyl, where tea was provided at the Carlton. The party left Rhyl at 8 o'clock for the homeward journey, arriving in Mold at 9.15. The unanimous verdict of all was that they had never spent a more enjoyable day. A hearty vote of tTTanks was passed to Mr. and Mrs. Farley. EMPRESS OF IRELAND RELIEF FUND. In connection with the local Empress of Ireland Relief Fund, referred to in our last issue, Captain Hugh C. Jones has received a communication from the Imperial Mer- chant Service Guild (British Certificated Captains and Officers) from which the fol- lowing is taken:—"We note the praise- worthy efforts that you are making in your town for the Empress of Ireland Relief Fund, and we sincerely trust that you will be successful in collecting a good sum. We shall be very pleased to forward on any sum which you send to us to the right quarter. The captain and all the officers on the ill- fated Empress were members of the Guild, and we lose four of our members at one stroke, three of whom were married men, and, unfortunately, we understand that their widows are left in very poor circum- stances indeed. At a meeting of the Management Committee yesterday, it was decided to contribute the sum of C25 towards the Empress of Ireland Relief Fund." FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI. The Catholics of Mold celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi with much devo- tion on Sunday last. In the morning there was High Mass at 11 o'clock, the choir singing in exceptional manner the Mass of St. Cecilia. Mr. Sidney Sharpe, of Pres- wylfa, presided at the organ and conducted. In the evening the service commenced with a short ceremonial in the church, after which a procession was formed for a further service on the lawn in the presbytery grounds. The Blessed Sacrament was car- ried by Father Walsh, the bearers of the canopy and attendants being local mem- bers of the Territorial Force, under Sergt. McHugh. The children walked before, strewing petals of flowers. The spectacle was religious and imposing. Father Walsh preached an impressive sermon from the improvised altar steps. Then the proces- sion wended its way back to the church, where a concluding service was held. A large number attended the services. FLINTSHIRE NATIONAL RESERVE. A well-attended meeting of the hon. secre- taries of the different companies of the above Battalion was held on Saturday last at Bod Derwen, Mold, the residence of Capt. G. C. Alletson, organising secretary. Mold, Rhyl, Flint, St. Asaph, Caergwrle, and Connah's Quay were represented. The question of providing headquarters for each company was discussed, and it was eventu- ally decided that Capts. Hardern and Allet- son visit each unit with a view of choosing premises for that purpose. It was sugges- ted that as far as possible it would be to the interest of the men that these rooms should not be on licensed premises. The reports from the districts were very en- couraging, and Capt. Hardern, in an earn- est appeal, urged upon the lion, secretaries the advisability of doing everything in their power to bring their particular units up to concert pitch. He also impressed upon them the good results attendant upon a judicious division of the companies into sub-sections under the command of a com- petent non-commissioned officer who would be responsible for his men, their attend- ance on parades, at company shoots, changes of address, etc. He presented to each secretary a book of rules as adopted I by the Surrey National Reserve, which is looked upon as the foremost battalion, and advised them to adopt the same, and to report to the organising secretary as to ttie way in which they found them working. Capt. Alletson asked the secretaries to give him their united support in carrying on the work. He would always be at their com- mand to answer any inquiries anent the movement, and his great aim was to do his utmost for the good of the cause, and he looked to them to help him to make the battalion into a useful fighting factor. He thanked them for coming there that day, and hoped that that would be the fcrfi runner of several sticti gatherings

BP » BUDGET. TEA FREE; lIb. 8 Given Free to purchasers of 11b., 2s. overweight. Danish Butter Is. Id. per lb.; Lard, 6 £ d. per lb., all Jams Reduced; "Sugar, 21 bs. for 3^d.—B. Powell and Co., 't Ltd., Mitcham House, Mold.

BUCKLEY. ANNIVERSARY. The Sunday school anniversary was cele- brated at the Brunswick Wesleyan Church on Sunday last, when two sermons were preached to good congregations by Mr. J. Walker, of Wrexham. In the afternoon the P.S.A. was held, and a special programme of music was well rendered by the choir. Mr. John Lewis conducted the singing and Mr. Swires presided at the organ at the morning and evening services, whilst Mr. Wm. Roberts supplied the accompaniments at the P.S.A. The festival was attended with much success. The collections are in aid of the Sunday-school funds.

LEESWOOD. INTERCESSORY SERVICES. Special intercessional services were held at the Parish Church, Pontblyddyn, on Friday morning, and at the Leeswood Mis- sion Church in the evening. The vicar and curate officiated at both services and the congregations were very satisfactory in at- tendance. MUSICAL FESTIVAL. i Mr. Pringle, of Hawarden, held a com- bined rehearsal of the Tryddyn, Pont- blyddyn, and Leeswood Church Choirs on Monday in the National Schools. The full services and anthems were rendered in a creditable manner, auguring well for the success of the Deanery Festival to be held in Mold Parish Church next month. TRAP ACCIDENT. Miss Roberts, of Bon Cottage, Leeswood, met with an accident on Monday evening, sustaining a fractured forearm. She was driving along the Dingle road from Lees- wood, intending to go to Buckley. The curve where the Dingle road joins the Mold and Wrexham main road is rather sharp, and whilst rounding it the trap was over- turned. Miss Roberts was taken to Mold by a passing motorist, and was medically attended. A young girl accompanying Miss Roberts was also thrown out, but escaped with a severe shaking and a few bruises.

FFYNNONGROEW. FATAL ACCIDENT. A report of the inquest on Mr. Robert Williams, of Glandyfrdwy, who died as the result of injuries received in an accident on the 2nd inst., appears on page 3. DRILLING IN WOODLAND. It is noticed that the children of the Council School are twice a week taken to the wood at the back of the village for their physical drill. The exercise is good, and the children appreciate the combina- tion of health, education and pleasure. THE CHURCH ARMY. The Church Army Van, after a very suc- cessful sojourn at Ffynnongroew, has gone on to Gwespyr, where Capt. Morris will stay for some little time and ti.ke duty in the absence of Mr. Jones, the b y reader. Lieut. Corncy has left for the Chveh Army Training Institution. INTERCESSORY SERVICES. The intercessory services for the Church in Wales were well attended at St. Mary's on Friday. Holy Communion was celebra- ted at eight in the morning and after morning prayer. Service was also held in the evening. The Rev. O. Rees, vicar, officiated. ALL SAINTS' ANNIVERSARY. Last Sunday the anniversary services in connection with All Saints' Church, Ffyn- nongroew, were held. There were large congregations at the early celebration and at the morning and evening services. The Rev. J. Crowle Ellis, vicar of St. Benet's, London, brother of the vicar of Ffynnon- groew, was the preacher.

TRYDDYN. MUSICAL SUCCESS. Miss Alice Gordon has been successful obtaining the intermediate certificate second-grade staff notation certificate. C,

HOLYWELL. CHURCH SCHOOLS' TRIP. Llandudno has been selected for the an- nual Church Sunday-schools' trip this year. Next Wednesday a special train will convey the party to the Queen of Watering Places, leaving the Junction at 9.25 a.m., and re- turning at 7.15 p.m. Z, THE WESLEYAN MINISTRY. The list of changes in the Wesleyan min- istry has just been issued. Locally the changes will be:—The Rev. D. Meurig Jones, Holywell, goes to Bagillt, and the Rev. D. Darley Davies, Denbigh, comes to Holywell; the Rev. J. Wesley Hughes, Newtown, goes to Ffynnongroew; the Rev. Hugh Evans, Mold, goes to Rhyl and the Rev. W. M. Jones, Bagillt, goes to Mold. 1!1 0 C.E.M. SOCIETY. The proposed excursion to the Leete of the members of the C.E.M.S. did not tako place, a sufficient number not finding it convenient to take advantage of a delight- ful afternoon, to the disappointment of those who were prepared for the outing. Next Saturday afternoon the "Quiet Day" of the East Flintshire Federation of the Society takes place at the Rectory grounds, Hawarden. Most of the brandies will be well represented at the service, which will I be conducted by the Rev. Bernard Horner, C.R., of the College of Resurrec- tion, who will give addre-sses at 3.15, 4.30, 6, and evensong at 7.15. DEATH OF MR. EDWIN DAVIES. It is with deep regret that we announce the death, after a brief illness, of one of our leading and most respected townsmen in Mr. Ed win Davies, London House. Mr. Davies was removed to the Holywell Cot- tage Hospital to undergo an operation for appendicitis. This was successfully per- formed, and it was anticipated that he would make a satisfactory recovery. How- ever, this was not realised owing to other conditions arising, and on Monday after- noon he passed away at the age of 56 years- Mr. Davies, wlio was a native of Llandyr- nog, served his apprenticeship under the late Mr. Robt. Lloyd, at Albert House,, where he continued for some years. Sub- sequently he took over London House, a house well-known in the drapery line, and for many years past he conducted a con- tinually progressive business. Mr. Davies took no part municipally or politically in the town. He was prominently identified with Pendref Wesleyan Chapel, in which he was treasurer to the trustees, treasurer of church funds, society steward, and Sun- day-school teacher. The deceased married a daughter of the late Mr. John Jones, Trosymaes. who survives him, and leavea, one son and one daughter to whom every sympathy and condolence is extended in their sorrow. The funeral takes place this (Thursday) afternoon at St. Peter's Ceme- tery. DEATH OF MR. EDWARD JONES. The death took place at 158, Loughbo-r- ough Park, Brixton, London, on Saturday morning last of Mr. Edward Jones, eldest son of the late Mr. Robert Jones, Bryn- ffynnon, Holway road, and brother of Mr* Jos. Jones, J.P., Frondeg, and Mr. Edwin Jones, of London. The deceased, who was 82 years of age, had enjoyed good health up to three weeks ago, when arising from a chill, he developed pleurisy and passed away as stated, leaving a wife and son and daughter. Mr. Edward Jones left Holy- well some sixty odd years ago for London, having served his apprenticeship to th& drapery trade with Mr. M. Vickers, Cross street, then the leading drapery establish- ment in the town. He sought fortune in London and succeeded. After gaining ex- perience in London houses he ultimately received an appointment in the firm of L. and R. Morley (then S. Morley), of Wood street, Cheapside. For 40 years he was connected with the firm, advancing to the highest positions in the establishment. About 1 years ago he retired and was granted a substantial superannuation by his firm. Mr. Jone6 was for a long period the head of the glove department, and was a buyer. He was closely attached to his business and never took part in public, affairs. He was one of a family of 14, of whom two now remain. The funeral took place at Norwood Cemetery, London, to- day (Thursday). HOW DISENDOWMENT AFFECTS HOLYWELL RURAL DEAXERY. Last Friday was observed as a day of intercession, owing to the pending spolia- tion of the Church of Wales. At the Par- ish Church the services included Holy Communion at 8 o'clock and services morn- ing and evening. At the latter service the- Rev. J. W. Thomas gave an address in which he referred to the provisions of the Welsh Church Bill. Out of the endow- ments of £3;);)9 of the thirteen parishes which constituted the Holywell rural dean- ery, there would be left for Church pur- poses under the bill an amount of £434. Holywell, with an endowment for the living of £ 321, would have £ 155 left, that sum having been given by donors during the past sixty or seventy years. With regard to the taking away from the Church the custody of the churchyards, he said one could not conceive any proposal more cal- culated to wound Churchpeople than to