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NORTHOP. NORTHOP CRICKET CLUB.—At a general meeting of the members of the above club, held at the Boot Inn, on Tuesday evening la.t, J. Scott Bankes, Esq. Soughton Hall, was elected president Thomas Bate, Esq. and J. E. Bankes, Esq., vice-presidents C. H. Barratt, Esq., captain Mr. Arthur Travis, deputy-captain Mr. Edwin Price, near Boot Inn, treasurer; Mr. Harry Astbury, Plas Ifan, hon. secretary. Having been fortunate to have the use of the old cricket ground, the club hope to be successful in the matches they intend playing during the season. NORTIIOP SCHOOL BOARD.-An ordinary meeting of the members of the School Board was held at the Magistrates Room on Thursday last, when the following were present-Mr. Jas. Reney (chairman), Messrs. J. Astbury, D. Hughes, and the newly elected member, Mr. John Wilkinson; Clerk-Mr. E. Astbury; School Attendance Officer-Mr. Wm, Blackwell.—The bead-teacher (Mr. Jos. Morris) at the Custom House Lane Board Schools, reported the average weekly attendance for the past month to have been 233, and the average weekly attendance at the Northop Hall Board School, 144, sickness being prevalent in the neighbourhood amongst the infants, hence the falling off in the attendance. The Attendance Officer reported the difficulties he had to contend with in pressing cases, through the disinclination of some of the magistrates to convict, the rest of the business was of a routine character. TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.-On Monday evening last an entertainment of a miscellaneous character was given in the Temperance Room, Northop, the esteemed president (Miss Smart) presiding, who after the opening hymn and prayer made a few remarks relative to the funds and objects of the Society, and hoped it would be a blessing to the village, that the members would be united, as with one heirt and one mind, and if such were the case, she had no doubt but that the Society would go on and prosper. The following programme was then gone through :—Recitation, Drink is no respecter,' Mr. Dan, The Green; song, 'A sweet face at the window,' Miss S. E. Jones; recitation, Joe Perkins,' Master Willy Blackwell song, 'The bashful man,' Mr. Joseph Daviea recitation, 'The Green Cottage,' Miss Pollie Roberts song, Save the boy,' Miss Jane Lewis; recitation, The Publican's speech,' Master Herbert Foulkes; quartette, The four duffers,' Miss K. Williams, Messrs. R. Blackwell Herbert Foulkes, and Teddy Roberts. A very laughable reading was next given by Mr. Thomas Williams, of Kenrick House, which amused the audience immensely, and it is hoped to hear Mr. Williams often in the future at these enter- tainments. Song, Beautiful Star,' Miss Annie Jones recitation, 'The teetotal car,' Master J. Blackwell; address, The Mahdi Intemperance,' the Rev. D. James song, 'Far away,' Miss M. A. Davies song, Love at home.' Mr. Edward Jones; address, Good Company,' The Ven. Arch. Smart. A vote of thanks was given to Miss J. Hughes for the excellent programme, and it was proposed that Miss Pollie Roberts and Mr. Joseph Davies prepare the programme for the next meeting. The singing of a hymn and a prayer brought an agreeble and appreciated entertainment to a close. MONTHLY SESSIONS THURSDAY.—Before J* Scott Bankes, Esq. (chairman), John Henry, Esq., Wm. Thom, Esq., and Charles Davison, Esq. ASSAULTING HIS WIFE. Robert Evans, of Buckley, was summoned by his wife, Mary Evans, for having committed an aggravated assault upon her on the 23rd instant. Complainant, who appeared in court with a blackened eye, stated that on her return from business at Chester on the day named, her husband gC25°usly abused her with a stick. He had previously illtrt»ted her. She did not wish to press the case. The Bench, however, ordered defendant to be bound over in the sum of 1-20 to keep the peace for six months. ITEIGHBOUES' DIFFERENCES. John Roberts, of Northop, charged Sarah Hughes, of Northop, for assaulting him, by throw- ing a large stone at him, on the 13th instant. Both parties are neighbours. The Justices thought there was fault on both bides, and dismissed the case. FIGHTI-TO AT HALKYN. P.O. James sumn ,Ped Edward Ellis, Thomas Williams, and Robert Bithell, with being drunk and fightings at Catch, Halkyn, on the 20th inst. The Officer stated that on the day in question, the defendants were drunk and fighting. Blood flowed freely, and one of the men had his shirt torn from his back. The Officer found the shirt in tatters, in a field close by, on the following morning. Williams was fined £1- and costs, Ellis, 10s. and costs, and a warrant was ordered for the apprehension of Bithell, who failed to appear. INDECENT EXPOSURE. George Jones, a man from Flint, brought up in custody, was charged with committing the above- named offence, on the 18th inst., as the children were leaving Halkyn School. Defendant denied the offence, but three girls identified prisoner, who was fined 20s. and 14s. costs, DRUNKENNESS. P.C. Manley summoned Thomas Jordan, with being drunk and incapable at Wepre. Defendant had to be carried to his lodgings. Fined 2s. 6d. and costs.—The same Officer also summoned David Williams, with being drunk and disorderly at Golftyn, on the 2nd inst. Fined 7s. 6d. and costs. —P.C. Denson summoned William Davies, of Northop, with drunkenness and disorderly conduct at Northop, on the 2nd inst. The Officer stated that he took defendant to his house three times, but he persisted in coming out and creating a disturb- ance in the street. Fined 5s. and costs. EDUCATION. Mr. Peter Smith Jones summoned Wm. Jones, of Catch, Halkyn, for neglecting the education of his three children, who were incorrigible. This was the 7th time he had summoned the defendant. Fined 5s.—An attendance order was applied for and granted in the case of Robert Williams, Ddau gai, Cilcain.-A case against William Jones, Cefn Cilcain, was withdrawn, on production of a medical certificate. -Mr. Wm. Blackwell summoned Thomas Bellis, Penyparc, for neglecting the education of his grandson. He had been summoned three times previously. Fined 5s.—Cases against William Williams, and Shem Jones, were dismissed the Chairman remarking that in the latter case the parent ought not to have been summoned as the child had shewn that her education had not been neglected, as she had passed the 4th standard and was only a month short of being 13 years old. Her brother was the best boy in Northop School. STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES. Mr. G. Dufford, was granted a license for a store- room for a small quantity of dynamite, at Rhydy- mwyn The license of the Prince Patrick Mine Company was renewed on the application of Capt. Williams. LICENSE TRANSFER. The license of the Blue Bell, Catch, Halkyn, was transferred from Mrs. Coates, to Mr. Thos. Jones. MR. BANKES AND THE MOLD HIGHWAY BOARD. Mr. John Scott Baukos summoned the above named Board for neglecting to keep in repair, a road in Northop parish, leading from Tai Cochion to the Warred Farm. The Chairman vacated the chair, and conducted his own case and Mr. Henry pre- sided. Mr. H. G. Roberts,appeared for the Board. Mr. Bankes said that he merely applied as a rate- payer of the parish, that the Board should be ordered to repair the road in question, and he wished the Bench to understand that he did not desire nor expect one iota of partiality or favor in the matter. He himself had always remembered the road as a public highway, and since 1862 until within three years ago, it had been repaired at the public expence, with the sanction of the vestry. The road had also been actually repaired by the Surveyor of the Highway Board, but he (the Surveyor) had discontinued to repair it on his own responsibility, for some unexplained reason and without the Board's instructions. There was the testimony of some of the oldest inhabitants to the effect that the road had always within living memory, been a public highway, and Mr. Bankes contended that it was not necessary to prove what repairs had been done during the last 20 years, if it could be shewn that the road had undoubtedly been a public highway prior to the year 1835, and once a highroad, always a highroad, unless closed by order of the Quarter Sessions. One thing alleged was that an obstruction had been put across the road. The obstruction was about three feet high, aurl was pnt up by one of his tenants to prevent rattle going across. The fact of an obstruction being put up to prevent cattle going up the road did not necessarily close it. He did not receive any notice that the road was going to be stopped, but the surveyor stopped it on his own responsibility.— In answer to Mr. Roberts, Mr. Scott Bankes said he did not know how long the obstruction remained up.—Robert Owens, 87 years old, stated that he had resided in the neighbourhood all his lifetime, and had lived 58 years at his present residence. He knew the Warred Lane well, and remembered taking a team and four horses down there 76 or 77 years ago. They went down through Wrights fields into the old Chester Road.—Thomas Hoskins, 72 years of age, had resided in the neighbourhood all his lifetime, and remembered the Warred Road about 60 years. It was precisely the same as at present. Carts and persons walking were allotted to go to and fro. Had seen men breaking stones on the road, but did not know who paid them, as he did not know the name of the Surveyor at the time. —Mr. Bateman said he remembered the road for the last 60 years. The road was then exactly the same width as at present, and the fences were also the same. From 1862 until about three years ago, the road had been repaired with the sanction of the vestry.—Elizabeth Burrows, also gave evidence to the effect that she had known the road for about 60 years. It had always been a high road.—Mr. Roberts, for the Highway Board, raised several technical objections as to the legality of the pro- ceedings, and contended that the summons should not have been taken out under the Act of 1862, but under that of 1835, which applied to all highways. He repudiated any liability on the part of the Board, and maintained that the Bench had no jurisdiction in the matter. The Chairman (Mr. Henry) said that he and his brother magistrates held a different opinion as to their jurisdiction in the matter. They thought that it was their duty in the first place to consider whether this road was a highway, and unless Mr. Roberts had rebutting evidence, they were satisfied from what they had heard that it was a highway, and were inclined to make an order. Mr. Roberts had no rebutting evidence and still maintained the Bench had no jurisdiction. If the order was made, he should advise the Board to apply at the Assizes for an indictment against it. Mr. Bankes: At the Sessions yod mean. Mr. Roberts: No Sir, at the Assizes. If at the Sessions I should be depriving the county of your valuable services. Mr. Bankes: You surely do not think I would sit to hearjmy own case. After some further discussion, the case was adjourned until the next meeting, Mr. Roberts to communicate with the Highway Board in the meantime. Mr. Bankes strongly objected to the adjournment, as in another month's time the road would be so hard that the stones laid on it would not sink in and woull do but little good this season.
ST. ASAPH.'
ST. ASAPH. Archdeacon and Mrs. Ffoulkes have left Whitting- ton Rectory for the south of France, and will be absent for five or six weeks. ST. ASAPH DIOCESAN CONFEBENCE.-The following letter has been issued by the Bishop of the diocese :— The Palace, St. Asaph, February 25th, 1884. My Dear Sir,—The committee which was appointed at the St. Asaph Diocesan Conference, held at Denbigh in April, 1881, to make arrange- ments with my approval for future conferences, has agreed to recommend to me- That a Diocesan Conference be held at Mold on Thursday and Friday, October 23rd and 24th. That all clergymen holding the Bishop's licence be members cf the conference and that for each parish two laymen for every clerical memberof the conference be elected to represent each parish; and that :such lay representatives shall, if possible, be resident in the parish which they represent. That every lay representative be a communi- cant. U That the lay representative be elected by lay parishioners not being less than 21 years of age. In the hope that the proposed conference may promote the interests of the Church in the diocese, and in compliance with wishes which many persons have expressed, I have resolved to act upon the recommendations made by the committee. I desire, therefore, to commend the subject to your consideration, and request that vou will call a meeting of your parishioners at an early opportunity for the purpose of electing lay representatives in accordance with the above resolutions, and that you will send a list of the persons so elected to your Archdeacon. I trust that you may be able to attend the confe- rence, full particulars of which will be sent you as soon as the arrangements have been made.—I am, dear sir, yours faithfully, J. ST. ASAPH.
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BODF4RY. TESTIMONIAL.—We are glad to find that the subscriptions in aid of a fund for Mr. T. J. Owen, who has been master of Bodfary School for many years past, amount to J629 19,. The subscribers number 49, and the secretaries of the fund whose efforts have brought about so satisfactory a result, are the Rev. John Davies (curate of the parish), and Messrs. John Roberts, Owen Williams and John Wright.
FLINT.
FLINT. The revival services are being continued this week in the Peniel Wesleyan Chapel every evening. The services continue to be exceptionally large. LENTBN SKBVICES AT THB PABISH CHURCH.— During the season of Lent, morning prayer is read every Wednesday and Friday, and evening service held every Wednesday and Thursday in the pariah Church. COXPBTTTTVB MBBTING.-On Tuesday, a competi- tive meeting was held in Caersalem Calvinistio Chapel, Mr. John Owen, presiding. There was a Sood attendance, the pro seeds were given to the unday School funds. DBATH OR Nit. JOSEPH RoBB=.-On Sunday night, Mr. Joseph Roberts, for some years road and water man to the Borough of Flint, expired rather suddenly. He had for some time lived in compara- tive retirement, and enjoyment of good health, and his death was not* anticipated. His remains were interred on Wednesday afternoon, and were followed to the grave by a large conoourse of towns- people. He was in his 70th year. SUDDBN DBATH.-On Friday evening, a man named Thomas Davies, of Sydney-street, Flint, died very suddenly. He went in to Mr. William Jones' (grocer) shop to make some purchases where he was taken ill. He was taken into Mr. Jonea* house and medical assistance prooured, but he never rallied and expired in about an hour afterwards. The cause of death was effusion of blood on the brain and heart disease. He had long been suffer- ing from heart disease, but appeared to be in his usual health when he entered the shop. He was a native of Ruthin, and was a brother to Alderman R. P. Davies, of Ruthin. The funeral took place on Monday. GRAND OONCBBT.-On Monday evening, a grand ooncert promoted by the members of the Pride of Flint Lodge of Druids was held in the Town Hall. The committee were fortunate in being able to provide a really first-class entertainment. The performers were of the first order, and the committee set a worthy example in drifting out of the old groove in providing for such an entertainment. There was a very good attendance, and we noticed the following ladies and gentlemen present:—Miss Jones and Miss Jennie Jones, Church-street; Miss Williams, Old Anchor Mrs. Rowland Hughes, Miss Edwards, Feathers-street; Miss Littler, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hall, junr., Mr. E. J. Hughes, Mr. T. W. Hughes, solicitor; Mr. Wm. Hughes, Coleshill; Mr. Thos. Ryan, junr., Mrs. Walter Oweo, Mrs. Brady, Mrs. R. Williams, Mrs. Edwards, Mr. William Hull, junr., &c., Ac. Capt. C. E. Dyson was chairman, and briefly opened the proceedings, and the following was the programme as gone through Part I.—Pianoforte duett, Miss Hughes and Miss J. Gratton Thomas; song, "Angels ever bright and fair," Miss S. O'Neil song, The Pilgrim of love," Mr. Levison Myatt; song (encored) The silver Rhine," Miss Marie Thomas; song, "The wolf," Mr. P. H. Roberts; song (encored) Ehren on the Rhine," Miss H. H. Foulkes; song, The old brigade," Mr. A. H. Parry; song, "The better land," Miss Marie Thomas; song, "The anchor's weighed," Mr. Levison Myatt song (humorous) (encored), "Father O'Flynn," Mr. G. H. Fisk. Part II.— aong, "The midshipmite," Mr. P. H. Roberts; song, Some-day," Miss Marie Thomas; song, Dream faoes," Mr. Levison Myatt song, Golden love," Miss Marie Thomas; song (humor- ous) (encored) "The parson and the clerk," Mr. G. H. Fisk song, Our crew," Mr. P. H. Roberts; song, Tell me my heart," Miss S. O'Neil; song, "The artist's dream," Mr. Levison Myatt; song, "A bunoh of cowslips," Miss H. H. Foulkes; song, "Give and take," Miss S. O'Neil; song, "The bugler," Mr. A. H. Parry. Finale, God save the Queen." Miss S. O'Neil, a native of Flint, and who has been studying under professors, gave ample proof on this occasion by the improvement in her performances, that the labors of her tutors have not been futile, and it may be expected that Miss O'Neil, at some not far distant time, will take a prominent position in the world of song. Her rendering of Handel's Angels ever bright and fair" was indeed exeellent, and again in the difficult song, "Tell me my heart" she acquitted herself in an admirable manner, in the serio-comic motto song "Give and tako" she was exceptionally good. Miss Marie Thomas (Mrs. Thrash) gave proof since her last appearance in Flint, she maintained her captivating manner and winning voice. Her first song The silver Rhine was well receivod, for which she was accorded an encore, to which she bowed her acknowledgments. Miss H. H. Foulkes (Mrs. Hughes) sang in excellent voice, and was awarded an encore for her rendering of Ehren or the Rhine," and again in Wakefield's song A bunch of oowslips," she gave the greatest satisfac- tion to her auditors. It is needless for us to remark on the performances of Mr. P. Harding Roberts whose reputation has so long been established and which he so well retains. His performances were marked by a finish and style which are rarely found in an amateur. His songs were each suited to his magnificent voice, and were The Wolf (Shield), "The Midshipmite" (Adams) and "Our Crew." Mr. Alfred H. Parry, a young man who is making for himself a name in the musical profession, is possessed of a capital voice, and by oareful training he is enabled to turn it to good advantage. The song "Tho Old Brigade" received from him a careful and effective rendering, and again in The Bugler he excelled his former performance. He was well received on each appearance. Mr. Levison Myatt, of Chester Cathedral, made his first ap- pearanoe on a Flint platform. His performances were much admired and called forth hearty applause. His songs were The Pilgrim of Love (Bishop), The Anchor's weighed" (Braham), and the popular song Dream faces (Hutchinson). His first two songs although excellently rendered failed to toaok the ohord of his audience, but in Dream faom he was more successful, the song being well suited to his voice and style. Mr. G. A. Fisk played-several of the accompaniments, and also sang two harmonious songs which brought "down the house." Mi— Hughes (Bedol), also acted as accompanist most efficiently. At the conclusion of the programme, Mr. Thomas Jones, Feather' s-street, proposed a vote of thanks to Captain Dyson for presiding, and the motion was seconded by Mr. Benjamin Roberta. Captain Dyson thanked Mr. Jones, Mr. Roberts, and the audience for the vote which had been passed, and reverted to the state of the funds of the Pride of Flint Lodge, which he was sorry to And were not in a very flourishing condition. The sick list last year was exceptionally heavy, being at the rate of L 10 per head per member, a sum greater than the contributions. He would advise them to strain everynerve to getyoungmembers into the lodge. He notioad one Society in Flint—the Foresters which was in a very flourishing condition, ha& a very large number of young members and con- sequently their sick list was proportionably light. He advised parents to enter their sons into societies as soon as they were old enough to do so. The proceedings terminated with the National Anthem. BOROUGH SESSIONS MONDAY.—Before Isaac Taylor. Esq. (in the chair), and S. K. Muspratt, Esq. A THIJUR IN PUBLIC-HOUSES. Jonah Evans, a young man of forlorn appearance, was charged with stealing a quart bottle containing whiskey from the Ship Hotel; and also with stealing a black cloth overcoat from the Blue Bell Inn. Mr. R. J. Williams prosecuted, and after detailing the circumstances of the first charge, called Mrs. Jane Scott who said that she was the landlady of the Ship Hotel, and said that on Friday morning last, the pjrifsoncr called at the bar a little after ten o'clock. ond served him with a glass of beer, and then left the bar, and the prisoner left shortly afterwards. When she returned to the bar she missed a bottle of whiskey, and immediately afterwards she gave information to the police. The bottle produced was similar to the one missed. She had tested the whiskey in the bottle, and it was of the same strength as that in the bottle she lost. The value of the whiskey and the bottle was 4s. 3d. -Police-constable George Eley deposed that from information he received on Friday morning, he went in searoh of the prisoner. He was coming down Church-street, mien he saw the praoner turn into Feathers-street, and go into Mr. Divies' (the pawnbroker) shop. He followed him and he came out again before he (the officer) got into the shop. He noticed something under his coaty and he went to the shop and enquired what he wanted to pawn. Prisoner went down Feathers-street, and he watched him walk about 30 yards, and puH the bottle (produced) from under his coat. He swent f behind prisoner, and said, Give us a driak( mate," I and he., tumedrouad aatt the bottle, not knowing who he (witness) was. Tho prisoner was in drink at the time. He then locked him up. —Later on in the evening he charged prisoner with stealing the whiskey from the Ship Hotel. He replied, Yes, sir." In answer to the formal charge the prisoner said" I was in drink." The prisoner was further charged with stealing a black cloth overcoat from the Blue Bell Inn. Mary Jones, who resides at Connah's Quay, said on Friday morning last, she was at the Blue :Bel Inn, Flint, and saw the prisoner there abou' half-past eleven o'clock. She served him with a glass of beer, and he was at the time sitting in the parlour alone. She thought the prisoner had been to the cupboard helping himself to some bread and butter, and ahe ■poke to him about it. She did not see him leave the house.—Mr. W. E. Bithell said the Blue Bell Inn was kept by his grand-mother, and he resided there. The over-ooat produced was his property, and he last saw it on the Thursday night previous, when he hung it up in the parlour behind the door. He did not know the prisoner, and he had never lent him a coat.—Police-constable Eley said when he apprehended the prisoner on Friday, on the charge of stealing the bottle of whiskey, he found the overcoat produced in his possession. He asked him where he got the ooat from, and he replied, It's my own." From inquiries he subsequently made he found that the coat belonged to Mr. Bithell, and he then charged the prisoner with stealing it. He replied, Yes, Sir; I am very sorry for what I have done."—The prisoner declined :to ask the witnesses any questions.—In reply to the Court, Sergeant Ward said he had not yet had time to trace the prisoner's antecedents, but from what he said he appeared to have been rambling about the country without any settled place of abode.—The prisoner was committed for trial on both charges to the next Court of Quarter Sessions. A DBUNXBN WOKAN. Elizabeth Lloyd, of Sydney-street, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly.—Sergt. Ward said at half-past ten o'clock on the morning of the 16th ult., he was in Church-street, and saw the defendant there drunk and staggering. She fell across a door step of a house but got up and then staggered along into the middle of the street where she again fell. When she got by Albert House she fell a third time and he had to lock her up. After she was taken to the Police station a young woman followed him who pioked up a purse on the spot where the woman had been lying, and which contained 8s. or 9s. The defendant did not appear, and in answer to the Bench, Sergt. Ward stated that her husband, who was captain of a vessel, was a respectable man. The Bench granted a warrant for the woman's apprehension, Mr. Muspratt remarking that it waa becoming a common practice in that court for defendants not to appear in answer to summonses, and the Bench had decided in all such oases for the future to issue warrants for the apprehension of the parties. BELABOTJBING A DONKBT. Llewelyn Jones, a respectable-looking boy, 14 years of age, residing at Bagillt, was summoned by Police-constable Evan Parry for cruelly illtreating a donkey. The officer said he was on duty on the Pentre-road on Friday, the 8th ult., and when he was about 30 yards from the defendant he saw him belabouring a donkey he was driving. The de- fendent stood in the oart, and abused the animal with a stick, the blows being so severe that he oould hear them thirty yards off.—The boy ad- mitted the offence, and handed a letter to the Bench in his behalf. He was also described by his mother as a "very good boy."—Mr. Muspratt: Why did you beat the donkey so severely ?—Tho boy Be- cause it would not go."—The Chairman said the Bench was dispoeed to take a lenient view of the case, but there was a great deal too much of that kind of thing going on, and in any future cases the defendants would be severely punished. The defendant would be fined 6d. and costs, making 9B. 9d. in all. °
4— Metals and Mining.
4 — Metals and Mining. THH MBTAt. MABXBT :— LKAD: English pig, common J £ olf2 „ „ 4 £ Bd- W 0 0-12 6 o „ la 6 0-15 10 0 sheet and bar 12 17 8- 13 7 6— ««. 14 J5 0- „ WW 0—19 0 0 patent shot 15 0 0— Spanish 8 9— SP.LT.. Silesian, ordinary brands 14 7 14 10 6 brands U 17 6-15 2 6 English, Swansea 16 15 0 „ COPPBB :— Tough cake and ingot 60 0 0-«l 0 0 Bestseleoted 02 10 0—68 0 0 Bheeto and sheathing 67 0 O-«0 0 0 Rat bottoms 70 0 0-12 0 0 NOTBII ON THH MA=rn.-Thag is almost an entire absence of business in the mining market, and the dullness wluoh has prevailed for some consider- able time still continues. It was the general feeling at the last ticketing at Holywell that prices in the lead trade had reached their lowest limit, and that as upward movement might be expected. LOCAL LEAD MINES. GBBAT HOLWAY.-The 95 level north in Roskell's shaft has been extended 3 fathoms 4 feet through ground similar in character and composition as for P ,flton6a of leftd are frequently met with m course of process, and the present prospects are encouraging in the extreme. The usual monthly bargains" have been let. 74 tons 10 cwt. of lead, and 62 tona 16 owt. of blende bave been sold realizing JE888 la. Od. LEAD ORES SOLD. o- per ton. Purchasers. 100 0 9 18 6 Adam Eftonft Son. nJSl* ° JJ Weston Son & Co. — w 0 8 11 0 Walker, Parker 9t Co. BLENDE SOLD. Mine. T. 0. per ton. Ptmhaser Cwmystwith 60 0 3 6 0 Fascoe Grenfeli ft Co. V(MI 100 0 S 18 3 J. F. Kimm.1 MINING- NOTES. In these days of depression in our national in. duatnes, especially in oonnection with our lead mines, perhaps the following notes, gleaned from the "Leadville (Colorado) Weekly Herald," of February 2nd, may be of interest to anumeroua class connected with our local mines. It says We have returns of the production of all the deailrering works in the oountry, except one,—the Pueblo Works. Estimating the product of the rrfaery of this establishment as 6,000 tons, the quantity of lead produced from baee bullion (lead or*J) was 123,750 tons, t* whioh added the make of Missouri, Kansas, IULno*, and Iowa, and one or •stablishments, we reach a total of 147,000 tons, as the product of the United States for the yew 1883. The priee of lead ore during each week in the past year is given, from which we icokon as under:—That the average price of lead a the United States during eaoh month to be Dollars. £ a. d. J aDuarr « or 9 11 8 per ton. „ 9 9 7 „ 5^ 911 s *5 ,,9 7 6 „ June £ { 43.2 900 42.4 8 16 8 September 43 „ 8 19 2 October 41.9 „ 8 14 7 November 38.6 „ 8 0 10 December. 36 „ 7 10 0 A dollar reckoned at 4s. 2d. As a result of this low price, Mr. W. S. Ward, manager of the Evening and Morning Star Mines," Colorado, in an interview, says :—" He felt confident that the production of lead in the west (America) was rapidly diminishing while the con- sumption was yearly increasing. In view of this fact, he considered it policy to hold the lead in the mines, until the prices warranted its extraction. At any rate, he would not mine lead ore if he had to do it at a loss, which was the case under the existing condition of the market." Just a word respecting the town of Leadville -It is situated, on the at • height of 6000 feet above the level of the sea, and has grown into a large S town, where some ten or twelve years since there was not a house. It is too, as the I't i! x° the 0€ntre of a distriot fabulously of ^World 7A F +1Wa7' ifc "> Mid to be the Sodom tw F689116 Pnoe of lead, it is to be feared, tbat even Leadville will merit a description given to Holywell, i.e., A decaying old town." nAVTTTQ1 PuUished hJ the Proprietors C0 > at their G«nerAl- Printing Office, High Sti jet, Holywell.
NANNEROH.
NANNEROH. SALES BY Aumox.-On Monday and Tuesday last Mr. J. E. Davies, auctioneer, of Mold, offered for sale by public auction, the whole of the fat and store cattle, flock of Shropshire-down sheep, horses, pigs and poultry, together with the agricultural implements, produce and household furniture at Gledlom ani Ty'nycaeau Farms, Nanneroh, the property of Mr. Tudor V. Donnell, who is leaving the farms. There was a large attendance of the farmers of the district and of purchasers of stock, and good prices were realised, some of the lots evoking keen competition, particularly the splendid flock of sheep. Mr. Donnell's departure from the neighbourhood is viewed with considerable regret, as he was an extensive employer of labour, and was invariably charitable to all deserving oases that came under his notioe. THE FLINT AND DENBIGH Fox HOUNDS.-This gallant pack met the other day at Penbedw, the hospitable house of a staunch preserver of foxes, Mr. Buddicom, who, though absent in body in the sunny south, was present with us in spirit, we all felt sure. His son, one of the staunchest supporters of the hunt, gave a hearty welcome to all comers, and would have gladly welcomed a larger gathering, especially from his own side of the country. The small field, who assembled in front of the beautifully situated trysting place, included one of the masters, Mr. Ll. Mostyn, Col. the Hon. Roger Mostyn, Mr. St. John Charlton, Mr. Walter Buddicom, Mr. Geo. Mostyn, and several others. At the stroke of eleven orders were given for the Warren, an inclosure of gorse and fir trees at the base of Moel Arthur. This proved blank, as also did Ty Newydd, Mwmbwll, to the disgust of Mr. Buddi- com's keepers. Into the latter covert we were told by a farmer who lives close by, that three foxes were seen to go the evening before, but the stormy night bad caused them to seek a more sheltered refuge. A move was next made to the ooverts of Mr. Roberts, of Coed Du, which are close to those of Mr. Buddicom, and in a very few minutes the hounds were carefully drawing a covert usually called the Young Trees, the most perfect covert for foxes imaginable and, thanks to the way in which the owner preserves foxes, it seldom fails to hold more than one of the right sort. In almost less time than it takes to put down on paper a few words describing the find a grand dog fox was viewed, and in a moment the welcome sound of Povey's horn told us that his hounds knew all about our friend, or else a companion of the vulpine race in fact three foxes were on foot, two grand dog foxes jumping up close together and a vixen not far off, no doubt being the same three we had heard of in Mr. Buddicom's covert. Like a flash of lightning our fox was pushed through the Young Trees and the Big Wood, then along Mr. Buddicom's coverts on the south side of the Mold and Denbigh turnpike road, his head pointing for the Warren but, turning to the right he crossed the end of Penbach Park, the turnpike road, and the railway, pointing for the Roft but not seeming to care for refuge there, he bore round to the right, and headed straight for Rhosesmor, passing behind Cilcen Hall and the Vron. At this point, being hard pressed, he made for a long line of dingles belonging to the Duke of Westminster, which lead down to the turnpike road near Rhydymwyn Station and, like a gallant fox as he proved to be. he set his head straight in the teeth of the wind, which was now blowing fresh for Halkyn and here we thought the hounds would certainly pull him down. The hounds kept racing on for some time, and we were soon brought close to Rhes-y-cae village. Here our fox had been viewed a few minutes before, and it was evident he was gaining ground upon us. The hounds carried the line on to near Brynford Churoh, and then they failed to make anything satisfactory of it, so much so that we all thought master pug must have baffled us by seeking a refuge in an old mine shaft; a similar thing having happened last season with a good fox. We had hunted our good fox at a very fast pace for nearly fifty minutes till we came to anything like a check, and he was then a very short way in front of us, we were told; and, though the hounds deserved him, I for one felt glad that so gallant an animal should live to run another day. I cannot speak too highly of the patient way in which Povey handled his hounds when he came to slow hunting at the mountain. To ride over the country our fox traversed would astonish a sportsman from the Shires, or from the neighbouring county of Chester but in wild Wales we are used to it. One of the masters, Mr. Mostyn, I am told, is going to retire but it is to be sincerely hoped that his colleague. Mr. Hughes, of Kinmel, will continue to preside over the fortunes of the F. and D. Pack, which has done so much to create cordial good fellowship throughout the district they hunt over.—EQUTTLEUS CELTICUS.
. OONNAH'S QUAY.
OONNAH'S QUAY. THE WREXHAM, MOLD, AND CONNAVS QUAY RAILWAY.—The half-yearly meeting of the Wrex- ham, Mold, and Connah's Quay Railway Company was held at Wrexham on Thursday. Mr. Thomas Barnes presiding. The directors reported an increase of E2,000 in the receipts, and a decrease of nearly L3,000 in the expenditure. This state of the finances enabled the Company to pay the full rate of 4 per cent, on A debenture stock and 3} per cent, on B stock. A contract had been arranged for doubling the railway, a step rendered necessary by the increase of traffic. The construction of the branches authorised in 1882 was being proceeded with, and these feeders would, it was expected, be opened during the current half year. The directors, looking at the improving prospects of the under- taking, expressed the belief that it would become one of the most successful railways in the country. Great satisfaction was expressed at the promotion by the Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway Company of the new line from Chester to Connah's Quay, crossing the river Dee at the latter place, and forming a junction with the Wrexham, Mold, and Connah's Quay Railway. Another line to connect this railway with the Cambrian system is also being promoted by the Denbighshire and Shropshire Railway Company. The report was unanimously adopted. j
AFONWEN.
AFONWEN. THB COMING OF AGE OF D. T. J. JONES, EsQ., PISTYLL.-The floating flag-the triumphal arch- the loud reports at intervals of explosives rever- berating through the valley, and the holiday aspect of the workpeople, all showed that something unusual was going forward at the Afonwen Paper Mills on Wednesday, the 27th ult., when (as we reported in our last issue) D. T. J. Jones, Esq., of PistyU, attained his majority, and the employes of the Paper Mill were bent upon celebrating the event with an enthusiasm worthy of it. Upon Mr. J ones' arrival at the Mills great interest was im- mediately awakened, for the ceremony of presenting him with a beautifully illuminated address was arranged to take place. The hands were all summoned to the spacious room called the Mill floor," where the presentation was made. Mr. Bell, senior, manager, with a few appropriate and touching remarks introduced Mr. Edward Ellis to Mr. Jones as the person chosen on account of his long servitude to present the Address. The Address having been read by Mr. T. Bell, Mr. Ellis very feelingly performed the duty devolving upon him, prefacing his task with a few remarks respecting the general and deep respect cherished by the work people towards the late J. R. Jones, Esq and gave it as his opinion that the same feeling was being cherished towards the son. He wished Mr. Jones long life to enjoy the present he was about to make to him, as it was to he to him a standing proof of the good feeling a lhled to and he hoped that it would also be regarded by Mr. Jones' friends in that light. While wishing Mr. Jones a long life and much success he handed to him the elegant present, which Mr. Jones received cordially with mingled feelings of gratefulness and pride-the manner in which the gift was accepted and the thanks expressed for the same will long linger in the memories of all present. He said, he was grateful for and proud of it, and could thoroughly appreciate their good will as manifested by this circumstance. He assured all present that their interests were identical with his own and in study- ing his own welfare he should not forget to consider theirs. He regretted the state of trade in general, but felt certain that the united and persevering efforts of all present would go a long way to ensure the increasing suocess of the MilL Mr. Bell then called upon Mr. F. Crispin, senior, who said with regard to the present then made, that that did not represent the extent of their good will towards Mr. Jones. They, along with others had succeeded in raising such an amount as would enable them to take an early opportunity of supplementing it with another article of about equal value. He con- gratulated Mr. Jones on the good training he had received in the art of paper making from Mr. Bell and said it was no doubt such as would render him invaluable service as long as he remainea7 in the business. He liked a reciprocal feeling between master and man, and rejoiced to find that Mr. Jones had come of a family who had always been distin- guished for cherishing such a cordial feeling. After some further speeches loud cheers rang through the Mill as Mr. Jones bore away the memento and announced to the men that he would join them for the afternoon. A very substantial dinner was provided for the men of the mill (who were joined by those of Pistyll) at the Pwllgwyn Hotel through the generosity of Mr. Jones, also a knife and fork tea for the women at the Mill. Some 40 of the female hands besides the men's wives and children sat down at 3.30 p.m., to a most pleasant repast. Justice having been done to the ample spread, all repaired to a 1a.rg) room where mirth was the order of the evening up to 8 o'clock. Several of the men had joined the company of the fairer sex and greatly enhanced their enjoyment by humorous speeches and songs. Several of the singers were usl dressed in character and succeeded in arousing a pleasing excitement to a high pitch. The day for one and all was such as can never be forgotten, the good feelings awakened towards the young employer were such as will long endure. An account of the dinner given to the employes has already appeared. Besides the above mentioned Address, Mr. Jones was also presented with a valuable diamond ring. The Address was illuminated by the celebrated firm of Messrs. Waterlow and Sons, London, and was worded as follows:— To D. T. J. Jons, Esq. DitAR SIB,—" Wo, the undersigned, together with and on behalf of the employes of the Afonwen Paper Mill, wish to assure you (one and all of us) that we have felt constrained not to allow the event, of your ooming of age to pans without some tangible prQOf of the sincere regard we have for you. We beg most respectfully and heartily to congratulate you on the occasion of the event; that you have hitherto had the enjoyment of such good health and other favourable circum- stances as have conduced to the development in you of the stamina so essential to the man who is destined to devote himself to the activities of a business life. We beg to assure you that the approach of this event, as it has caused us to reflect on the relation existing between us and yourself, in- spires us with the assurance that our lot is more secure seeing that you possess the qualifications necessary to direct the affairs of the business of the concern, of which we ven- ture to presume you will eventually become the head—a consideration which we value settled as we are in and around this neighbourhood We may inform you that there are numbers here who have been m your family's employ thirty, forty, and even sixty years, who remember the vary doep and affectionate respect borne by the hands to the late Mr. Jones because of his invariable kindness towards each and all, and his sympathy and aid whenever needed by any. We are proud you are no new importation-you most naturally take your place amongst us, and we earnestly wish you success in the business which has been handed down to you, to which we have reason to believe you have been well wedded. We think we need not apologize on this auspicious occasion for thus having given expression to the unanimous feelings of our regard for you and our good wishes for your future welfare and happiness—the event, we feel, justifies in so doing. And we respectfully beg that you will receive at our hands these token* as proof of our professions." Signed, THOMAS BELL, (Senior,) EDWARD ELLIS, ROBERT ROBERTSON.
. W-EEITFORD.
W-EEITFORD. PLOUGHING.—A ploughing competition took place on Wednesday, the 27th ult., on a field belonging to the tenant of Ffyddion Farm, Whitford. A number of spectators assembled on the ground who took considerable interest in the work of the several competitors. The judges were Mr. Evans, bailiff at Mostyn Hall, and Mr. Joseph Oliver, Rhydwen, and their awards gave general satisfaction. They were as follows :—1st, Jones, Ty Gwyn, Tre- meirchion; 2nd, John Morris, Glol 3rd, Joseph Price, Penyeae; 4th, Owen Williams, Waenhilin, St. Asaph oth, Thomas Williams, Penfforddllan, Whitford.
MOLD.
MOLD. MOLD CONSEBVATIVE AssoouTioiq.- A general meeting of the members was held on Monday, when I there was a large attendance, the rooms being crowded. Mr. C. P. Morgan, the president of the association, occupied the chair, and Mr. Aokerley, the vice-chair. It was expected that Mr. Williams, the Conservative candidate for the Flint Boroughs, would attend and address the meeting, but after the routine business of the evening was concluded, the president read a letter and telegram from Mr. Williams, explaining his inability to be present owing to the death of a relative. He hoped to be present on some future occasion. The President then addressed the meeting, and congratulated the association on its present position, and on the work it had done during the time it had been in existence. The success that had attended their effort had no doubt been due in a great measure to the energies of the honorary secretary, ably assisted by Mr. Ollive and a good working committee. By the rules of the association they would be called upon that evening to elect fresh officers, and he expressed the hope that with the additions that had been made to their ranks they would be able to select a body of gentlemen who would prove efficient officers, and who would do all they could for the oause in general and for the Mold association in particular. The meeting then proceeded to the election, and the president, vice-president, and treasurer were unani- mously re-elected, and consented to serve another term. In putting the name of Mr. Ollive before the meeting for the office of hon. secretary, Mr. Morgan said he was sure that they were all very much obliged to Mr. Marston for his services, and they were sorry that, for various reasons, he had been prevented giving the association that attention that he would wish to have done, but he had received the assistance of a gentleman who had proved himself equal to all occasions. He referred to the assistance Mr. Ollive had given from the formation of the association, and spoke in high and compli- mentary terms of his servioes in connection with the recent demonstration at the Town-hall. The observations of the president having been warmly received and supported by other speakers, Mr. Ollive was declared unanimously elected as hon. secretary, and suitably acknowledged the compliment paid him. The committee were, on the proposal of Mr. H. G. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Charles Barratt, re-elected, and with power to add to their number, and some seven or eight gentlemen were immediately added to the list. Political addresses were subse- quently delivered by Mr. H. G. Roberts, the vice- president, and others, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the ohairman. A number of new members were made.
RHYL.
RHYL. YOUNG Mu's CHBISTIAN AssocuTioN.- A mis- cellaneous entertainment was on Friday evening held in the rooms of this Association. The follow- ing was the programme issued:—Address by the Chairman (Peter Browne, Esq.); song, Mr. Robt. Hughes recitation, Lady of the Lake,' Mr. E. Henry Williams violin solo, Master H. Haselden; recitation, Nothing to wear,' Mr. F. Welsh song, The Skipper and his boy,' Miss Dyson recitation, (Come wnoam to the childer and me,' Mr. Adam Taylor; song, Doctor Quaok,' Mr. H. Mudd; song, He wipes the tear from every eye,' Miss Richards chorus, Sailor's chorus,' Orpheus Glee Club; recitation, Quack Doctor,' Mr. J. D. Ainsworth; song, London Bridge,' Mr. Percy Taylor; duett by the Misses Williams; chorus, Comrades in arms.' Accompanist—Miss Hewitt. PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND THH NOBTH WALKS COLLBGB. —An important meeting of principals of private schools in North Wales was held on Friday at the Belvoir Hotel, Rhyl, and questions were settled and the results formulated and laid before our parliamentary representatives, relative to the olaims which private schools, technically described as efficient, have upon the exhibition fund, in common with the public schools. It may be remembered that the principals of private schools in North Wales were allowed a vote in the recent election of Governors for Bangor College. The Welsh Educa- tion Commissioners again in their report (p. 65) propose to allow private schools, under certain conditions, to share in the benefits of an exhibition fund which they recommend should be established; and Lord Aberdare has expressed his opinion to the effect that he oertainly thinks, in the event of public aid being given to intermediate schools, those pri vate schools which are doing good work should not be treated as non-efficient and non- existent." -♦
BUCKLEY.
BUCKLEY. THE THREATENED STnixH.-The strike of North Wales miners in the Buckley Collery district was settled on Thursday. The miners struok work owing to a reduction in wages of 10 per oent., which the masters had given notice to enforce through the de- pression in the coal trade. The North Wales Coal Miners' Association having promised sustenance to the men throughout the strike, the proprietors gave way after an interview with the men, who will resume work at the old rate of wages. «
FFYNNONGROYW.
FFYNNONGROYW. ALL SAINT'S CHUEOH.—At a meeting convened for the purpose oft seleoting persons to serve as churchwardens and sidesmen at the above-named church, for the ensuing year, we understand that Captain Taylor, Tanlan Hall, and Mr. Hardesty, of Ffynnongroyw, were named to receive the first- named appointments, and Messrs. Robt. Roberts and Wm. Williams were chosen as sidesmen. -0
OAERWYB.
OAERWYB. ACCIDENTS.—While Mr. Ll. Jones (keeper), was driving home in a spring cart on the 28th inst., he accidentally overturned it, and was thrown by that means under the struggling horse from where he could not extricate himself, however his cries for help brought him the assistance required. The road from Groeswian towards Bryngwyn is in a very bad state, and the accident happened on account of the man endeavouring to escape the deep ruts, and the cart was overturned when going over a small bank. He escaped without breaking any bones and is slowly recovering.—While William Jones, one of Mr. Pickstone s workmen was helping to put up a piece of timber, by a pure accident, the man slipped, and the timber fell upon him and disabled him for some time to come. CONCEBT.—An amateur concert in aid of the Cricket Club was given in the Schoolroom, on Monday eveniuz, the 3rd inst. The artistes were the following-Miss Jones, Pwllgwyn Hotel;, Miss Williams, Groeswian; G-Omerydd, Mr. Bradley, Mr. Kenrick, Mr. Blew, and a part of the Church Choir. Miss Hughes, The Warren, and Miss Davies, Bell House, played all the accompaniments. The schoolroom was tastefully decorated under the guidance of the Rector. Wm. Pickstone, Esq., Maesmynnan Hall, took the chair, and did his part admirably. Miss Dora Powell of Mostyn, who nad been announced, failed to attend through illness, and the ever-ready Gomerydd had to supply her place each time, but one, which the inimitable eomic singer, Mr. Bradley kindly took. Miss Jones-sang "Children's -Home" with much taste. Miss Williams was also much applauded after each song. The Binging of Messrs. Kenrick and Blew. was highly appreciated. The room was crowded to excess, and all were highly pleased with thettreat given them. The programme was as follows: — rlee "What is love. Part of Church Choir; song Tiddy Fol Lol," Mr. Bradley; song Kiss me to sleep," Miss Williams song Twickenham Ferry," Mr. Kenriok; "Pilgrim's Evening chant," Part of Church Choir; song Anchored," Gomerydd; I song "lama Friar of Orders Grey," Mr. Blew song "The Children's Home," Miss Jones; song "The Parcel's Post," Mr. Bradley (encored), whdn he sang "Muddle Puddle Porter"; song "Can y Tywysog," Gomerydd; recitation "Boys' rights," Master C. Heel (applauded); List the trumpet," Part of Church Choir song Turn at the Mangle Joe," Mr. Kenrick; song "Old Familiar Faces," Mr. Bradley; song "Nothing else to do" (encored), Gomerydd; "Who can tell," Part of Church Choir; song "Auntie," Miss Jones; song "The Last Watch," Gomerydd; song "The Skipper's flag" (encored), Mr. Bradley; reading Nat Rickets," Mr. C. Nicholls; song "Ah he kissed me," Miss Williams; song "Nancy Lee" (encored), Mr. Blew; song'' Laddie'' (eneored) I I Eiddo Mary'' (re-.enoared) "Carrier John," Gomerydd; song "Hardware Line (encored) Get a little table," Mr. Bradley finale God save the Queen." usual votes of thanks were proposed and seconded by Messrs. Sawders and Robinson.