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

FLINT. VESTRY MEETING.—A vestry meeting was held this (Thursday) morning at the Town Hall, for the purpose of nominating guardians and overseers to serve during the ensuing term of 12 months. The Rector presided and read the notice convening the meeting a copy of which had been affixed to the church doors. The election of guardians was first proceeded with. Mr. Joseph W. M. Evans said he was very glad to propose the re-election of Mr. T. Jones, Post Office, as guardian. He was sure that he had performed the duties of the office very well. He thought the vestry could not do better than nominate Mr. Jones. This was seconded by Mr. Thomas Roberts, the Green. Mr. Robert Jones, Bradford House, proposed the re-election of Mr. Richard Evans, and Mr. William E. Bithell, seconded the proposition. Mr. Richard Evans begged to be excused as he was sure there were many better and abler men than himself to fill the office, and he proposed Mr. Hugh Owen, who was present and declined. It was ultimately agreed that Mr. Jones and Mr. Evans should be elected. The election of Overseers was then proceeded with. A list with the following names was submitted by Mr. Robert Jonea, the retiring overseer-Messrs. Samuel Wilkinson, Owen W. Jones, Peter Jones, Coed Onn, Benjamin Bennett, William Rogers, Pentre, and Thomas Brockley, Bryn Edwin.—Mr. Joseph Evans said it was customary, and he thought it an admirable custom too, that the junior retiring Overseers should be elected and the first name on the list. Mr. Samuel T. Edwards proposed Mr. O. W. Jones as overseer, and this was seconded by Mr. John Edwards. It was ulti- mately resolved to nominate the names of Mr. Thomas Roberts, and Mr. Samuel Wilkinson, to the magistrates. Mr. Joseph Evans proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring guardians and over- seers for their services during the past year. They were offices which took up a great deal of time and trouble, but they would agree with him in saying that the retiring guardians and overseers had done their duties well. Mr. Hugh Owen seconded the motion, which was adop ed. Mr. Thomas Jones begged to tender his thanks to the vestry for the compliment paid to himself as guar- dian and also on behalf of his friend Mr. Evans. said that if they were satisfied with their services in the past he was very glad. He had an intention of retiring this year and had stated that intention. but lie had been very strongly pressed to again serve in^ the office aud in the absence of any other nomination he consented to do so. The fixing of a new rate was deferred for a week.

I DEATH OF THE RIGHT HONT. j) MED 10STYN, I "b-F MOSTYN. t — B 1 Tho ouncement of the death at noon on Mon- da.y last, of the Right Hon. Lord Mostyn, at his gjancestralr s^&t Mostyn Hall, has evoked feelings of the deepest regret not only in Flintshire, the county j|wittr\whioh his lordship was intimately connected by residence and political associations, but through- 3oiu the wl .e of North Wales. Notwithstanding his a<$vancc~ years Lord Mostyn continued in robust licalt, and attended to his public duties long after lie ha y sscd the allotted span of man's existence » but tnJ infirmities of age became in time manifest | even ;a his strong constitution, and latterly his i ■i lordsT.in hsd been confined to his rooms. The late j rf Lord Aiootyn was the eldest son of Lord Mostyn, ? SS of Peigwern, and was born on the 13th of January, ? | 1795, having thus passed his 89th year. His f | lordship assumed by sign manual in May, 1831, the jurname of Mostyn in addition to that i of Liyd, and the arms of Mostyn quartered, with those of Lloyd, in compliance with the will of ■ his uncle, Sir Thomas Mostyn, whom he succeeded as replesentative of the County of Flint in Parlia- ft ment. His lordship married on the 20th of June, K r a 1826, Lady Harriot Margaret Scott, eldest daughter | of Thomas, second Earl of Clonmel, and had five I ■sons and fqur daughters, the sons being the Hon. i Thorns SJSward Mostyn Lloyd Mostyn, M.P., ffl who died in 1861 (and was succeeded as representa- tive of Flintshire by Lord Richard Grosvenor), and I whoso son now inherits the title of Lord Mostyn ;f ||LieutJFthe Hon. Roger Mostyn, late Scots!; aFusiJit'^CIusa'ds Colonel the Hon. Savage Mostyn,| IjO.B. Ho». Ivan LI. V. Mostyn, Lieut. Royall aNavy .•ieceased) and the Hon. and Rev. Hughfe aVVynne tFostvn, M.A., Rector of Buckworth, Hants. It H During his prolonged lifetime Lord Mostyn closely identified himself with the interests of the SPrincipility, and of Flintshire in particular, and it is impossible to realize the deep feeling of love and Igaffeetion that was entertained by all for his lordship, and the terrible loss his death is to his immediate family anw friends. The last time, we believe, that Lord Mostyn appeared in public was on the 22nd of August, 1883, on the occasion of the holding of the Wtitford and Mostyn Garden Society's show at flMostyn Hall, when he made a characteristically ueat 4Ltd happy speech. During the winter his wlordshij^was mostly confined to the house, and some time previous to his death he was attacked with pueumonia and congestion of the lungs. Un-1 SI fortunately, Lady Mostyn also was seriously ill, at the 8amime, and Dr. Girdlestone, of Rhyl, was | almost in constant attendance at Mostyn Hall. I Lord Mostyn 's condition gave rise to the gravest apprehtnsio us, and the members of his family were summoaed to Mostyn. His lordship remained in all sinking condition for some days, and about noon on Mondaj last, the 17th inst., his spirit passed I calmly sway. Lady Mostyn, for whom the sincerest! feelings of public sympathy have been evoked at the loss of the partner of her life fo r the long period of fifty-eight years, continues to be indisposed, but is gradually improving. Lord Mostyn was, throughout his long career a staunch Whig of the old school, and the general consistency of his political life won for him thel highestrespect from parties of all shades of opinion. | Lord Mostyn first entered Parliament as the repre-1 sentative of the county of Flint in 1831, as a sup-1 porter of Lord John Russell's Reform Bill. He 1 of fifty-eight years, continues to be indisposed, but is gradually improving. g Lord Mostyn was, throughout his long career a staunch Whig of the old school, and the general consistency of his political life won for him the highestrespect from parties of all shades of opinion. | Lord Mostyn first entered Parliament as the repre- sentative of the county of Flint in 1831, as a sup-1 porter of Lord John Russell's Reform Bill. He B sUcceedJiijPhis uncle the late Sir Thomas Mostyn, who was first elected for that constituency in 1796, was re-elected eight times in succession, and continued to hold the seat up to the time of his death. Indeed I from the year 1701 to 1861 the county of Flint hasS been mainly represented by the Mostyn family, the only break in that almost continuous line of connec- tion in a political sense between the Mostyns and! the couiity being between 1702 and 1705, when the seat w w held for a short time by Sir Thomas Haumer and afterwards by Sir John Conway, and betweea 1741 and 1747 when Sir John Glynne was the representative, and in more recent times when Sir Stephen Glynne occupied the seat. The late Lord Mostyn entered the House of Commons in stirring times, and during the struggles of party hcl was abie to maintain that independence of thought! ,iftd honesty of action which was characteristic 01 the Mostyn family. His lordship was again sent to represent the same constituency in the elections of 1832 and 1835, but in the election of 1837 he was vanquished, after a doughty battle by the late Sir StepheJfGlynne, Bart. (who resigned his seat for the Flintshire Boroughs in order to contest the county) and who polled 945 against 905 for the then Hon. Mr. Mostyn. The next election in 1841 gave the Mostyn party an opportunity of retrieving their laurels, and in this contest, one of the fiercest political battles within living memory, Mr. Mostyn came off victorious, polling 1,234 against 1,192 recorded for Sir Stephen. Lord Mostyn was, how- ever, unseated on petition in the following year, and the seat was claimed by his opponent who re- tained it until 1847. In 1843 Lord Mostyn was presented with a magnificent silver candelabrum, of the value of LI,000, as a lasting testimony of the approbation of his countrymen of his patriotic conduct in parliament, and as a token of their respect and esteem for his private virtues." Lord Mostyn, was, however, meanwhile able to continue his parliamentary career, having been returned un- jpposed for the city of Lichfield. In 1847 Sir Stephen resigned his seat for Flintshire on being made Lord Lieutenant of the county, and Lord Mostyn returned to "his old love," and was returned for Flintshire unopposed. From that time until Lord Mostyn ceased his connection as representative of the county in 1854, there was only one political battle, when Mr. Peel, of Brynypys, came forward as the Tory candidate, but he was defeated by 1,276 to 910. In the latter year Lord Mostyn, on the decease of his father, entered the House of Lords, 8 and he was succeeded by his son the late Hon B T. E. M. Lloyd-Mostyn, who continued to represent Flintshire until his untimely death in 1861, having during that time to fight his noble father's old opponent, Sir Stephen Glynne, whom he vanquished by 1,171 votes to 876. The political battles of Lord Mostvn's days were fought amid scenes of which those accustomed to the comparative quietude wrought by the ballot can have but a faint concep- tion, and it was in the excitement and turmoil of those times that the cry Mostyn Lloyd for ever was raised—a cry which will continue to be re- echoed in the hearts of Flintshire men long after the nobleman for whom it was first coined has gone down to the silent grave, and when the occasion which gave birth to the sentiment shall have drifted far into the distant past. Lord Mostyn's political ardour was not quenched when his labours were transferred from the stormy Commons, to the more tranquil waters of the Upper House, and his efforts were always put forward to support any movement for the advantage of the country with which he was so ultimately bound up both by interest and connection, and for the general weal of the kingdom. Lord Mostyn was most @ punctual throughout his life in the discharge of his parliamentary and other duties, and when by lapsed of years he had become the oldest Baron in herg Majesty's domains, his venerable figure couldit always be seen in the Mostyn seat of the House ofgl Lord's, and no member of that noble assembly wasfj more respected as well by his peers as by thoseH lower in the social scale than Lord Mostyn. ■ By his Lordship's death a link which appeared toJP have been forged in Jiis person between the past^j uid present has been snapped. Fur many years ofH his parliam ntry life he was sought out by personsH >1 all polif >1 creeds for the advantage of havingH r.heir lettc "franked." with his well-knownj| signature, and many are the incidents told of hisp good-natur.'d compliance with the demands of this^j character made upon him at most unseasonable^ rirnes and ;:ider peculiar circumstances. But Lord|§ Mostyn was spared to see the old system ofi| franking superseded by the inestimable boon of$| the penny postage brought into full perfection, and|| tha still more wonderful system of telegraphs. InS his lordship's long life time a radical change has* I been wrought, and rapid strides have been made in j 11 branches of the arts and sciences, the full effeet: f which it is difficult adequately to estimate, but ■ vhich his lordship could fully appreciate after hi I Experience of the advantages to be derived from thea advances of modern times compared with days of long ago." [S The bench of County Magistrates has lost its^ ssenior in the person of Lord Mostvn, who qualified a |so far back as the 14th of July, 1825. His^ {Lordship also for a long number of years held the 'high office of Lord Lieutenant of Merionethshire, and he was also a magistrate for Merionethshire, 9 ^Denbighshire, and Carnarvonshire, and Deputv-M ;-lieutenant for Flintshire from 1852. He was Colonel of the Merionethshire Militia from 1847 to 41852, and was appointed Vice-admiral of North JWales in 1854. He filled the office of Chair-S jman of the Holywell Board of Guardians fromj# ithe first combination of the parishes in Union^ "for the relief of the poor, being the oldestg |Chairman of guardians in the kingdom, and his^ ^uniform courtesy and kindness to those with whomg ihe was brought into official contactinthe discharge of |the duties of that office, as well as his kindly disposi-| Jtion towards those driven by need to seek parochial! {assistance, won their attachment, and will cause his| j memory long to be cherished with endearing recollec-S |tions. A few years ago when the infirmities of agel jmade it difficult for Lord Mostyn to preside over thel jdeliberations of a public body, his lordship resigned! [the office of chairman of the Board, and the guard-S Jians unanimously elected him honorary chairman,! |a position which he retained up to his death. Lord! JMostyn was an ardent sportsman, and in his youngi idays was reputed to be one of the surest shots in the! Icountry. His love for field sports did not wanel Iwith his advancing years, and of late when hounds| |or harriers had their meet within range of Mostyn,! slthe company was invariably greeted by Lords ;]Mostyn on his favorite cob. | y His lordship is succeeded by his grandson, Mr.| ''Llewelyn Nevill Vaughan Lloyd Mostyn, jGloddaeth, eldest Ron of the late Hon. ThomasS ^Edward Mostyn Lloyd Mostyn, by his marriage in! aJuly 1855, wi h Lady Henrietta Augusta Nevill,p ^second daughter of the late Marquis of Abergavenny,! land sister of the present Marquis. The present! :|Lord Mostyn was born on the 7th of April, 185G,| 'Siuid married on the 1st of May, 1S79, Lady Mary! ?Florence Edith Clements, daughter of the late Hon.| i.;and Rev. Francis Nathaniel Clements, M.A., and! ,|sister of the present Earl of Leitrim. His lordship? has been for some time joint master with Mr. H. R. Hughes, of Kinmel, of the Flint and Den bigh Fox Hounds, residing during the season at Brynbella. I The Mostyn family can boast of a long and honored lineage, the late Lord Mostyn being a direct descendant in line of the House of Tudor. and in his person were combined the old Welsh families of Lloyd and Mostyn. The Mostyns are descended from Tudor Trevor, Lord of Bromfield. and Earl of Hereford, the latter title being granted in right of his mother, Rheingar, heiress of Caradoc Vraichlas, who was slain by the Saxons in 788, to revenge the death of Offa, their king, who was killed in the battle of Rhuddlan Marsh. In an ancient History of Cambria this Caradoc is styled King of North Wales on account of his great possessions, the lands between Chester and Conwav being given him to inhabit after being driven out of his own estate by Ethelbald, king of Mercia. Tudor Trevor, who is reckoned to be lineally descended from Vortigern, that unfortunate King of the Britons who first invited the Saxons over tu this country, married Gwladis, daughter of Howell Dda, King of all Wales, who flourished about the year A.D. 1041, and from the eldest of his three sons the family of Mostyn is descended in direct male line. Mostyn Hall came into possession of the family in the reign of Richard III, and has ever since been their chief seat. In the next generation Gloddaeth also became their possession by the marriage of Howell ap Ievan Vychan with Margaret, daughter and heiress of Griffith, son of Rees ap Griffith ap Madoc, of Gloddaeth. The Mostyn family have for generations shown a deep attachment to the country with whose history their names are so closely bound, and they have faithfully adhered to the spirit of the answer of the head of their line, who, having con- cealed Henry, Earl of Richmond, at Mostyn Hall, and baffled the ingenuity of his numerous enemies who were in search for him, was invited after King Henry's victory at Bosworth to attend court, made the characteristic answer, "I dwell among mine own people." In return for the signal service rendered him at Mostyn, King Henry presented Richard ap Howell ap Ievan Vychan with the sword and belt he had worn in the decisive battle on Bosworth Field, and those interesting relics are still carefully preserved at Mustyn Hall. Mr. Henry Taylor, in his interesting Historic Notices of Flint," referring to this incident says: —" The Men of Flintshire took a prominent part on the sidi of Richmond at Bosworth Field. There was Richard ap Howell, the ancestors of the Mostyns, with his 1600 miners and colliers, well equipped for battle. The Salusburys, too, were there, the staunch friends of Sir Rice ap Thomas, by reason of which they were called Sal-sbriaid y Brain, allud- ing to the armorial bearings of Rice ap Thomas' house. Next after God and the King that day, Rice and his ravens did bear the sway. Henry did not forget his friends. He had spent a considerable time at Mostyn Hall, and on one occasion narrowly escaped being taken prisoner there by the Yorkists, but evaded them by jumping out of a window In subsequent year" Henry is reported to have stayed at Mostyn and rfawarden Castle." We quote the name of this recipient of kingly favor in order to show the inconvenience which arose from the custom then in vogue in Wales of adding name to name from father to son, and this led, in the time of Henry VIII, to Rowland Lee, Bishop of Lichfield, then President of Wales, tendering the wholesome advice that the family should adopt a permanent patronymic, and the name of Mostyn was taken by them. Another descendant of this ancient line who is frequently referred to in Welsh history is William Mostyn, u' who in the 9th year of Elizabeth was directed to hold an Eisteddfod, or session of the poets, musicians and bards, at Caerwys (the last held by royal authority), and in that quaint and interesting commission it is stated that the Mostvn family had the right to bestow the silver harp on the person adjudged most worthy by the Commis- sioners. This harp is still at Mostyn, and some years ago the late Lord Mostyn, presiding at all Eisteddfod, exhibited this relic of bygone ages to the crowded audience, and it was also on view at the Art Treasures Exhibition held at Wrexham. Another notable member of the Mostyn family whose name figures conspicuously in the history of his day, was Sir Roger Mostyn, Knight, who took arms early in the defence of Charles 1. against the rebellion of his subjects, raised an army of 1,500 men, and maintained them at his own expense. After he had taken the Castle of Hawarden, he entered with his regiment the City of Chester, then besieged by the forces of the Parliament. He also repaired the Castle at Flint, at his own charge, and being appointed governor he kept it for the crown, enduring a long siege and the greatest hardships. and though he was reduced to the last necessity he did not deliver it up until he had the King's special order. He spent about S60,000 in the service of the crown, and had Mostyn Hall so plundered and stripped that he was forced, after he had obtained his liberty from Conway Castle, where he had been imprisoned, to live for several years at Plasuchaf. In Whitelock's Memorials of the English affairs during the reign of King Charles the First," the event is thus recorded—" 1643.-The Castle of Flint was besieged by Sir William Brereton and Sir Thomas Middleton the Governor of it for the | King held it out till all provisions, even to horses, | failing him, and then rendered it up upon honorable terms. Then the Parliament forces took in Mostyn House, belonging to Colonel Mostyn, the Governor of I Flint, and in Mostyn they took four pieces of ordnancel and some arms. This Colonel Mostyn is mv sister's son, a gentleman of good parts aud mettle of a veryg ancient family, large possessions, and great interestl in the eonntvv, so that in twelve hours he raisedg jl si •: lung ::nd was well-be-loved there,fjj living very nobly." Mr. Taylor, iu the book weS lhave already quoted, .dds Sir Roger seems to haves| Jbeen nothing daunted about his reverses at Flint Sfor we find him talcing part in the defence of|| {Chester during its celebrated siege, and named atsg (one of the Commissioners, in a precept signe y|| sPrince Maurice, dated 4th March, [Chester fell, Colonel Mostyn escaped ihis enemies for some years, as we find m Whitelock y ("Memorials" the following, '(l,x • ijj Roger Mostyn was secured, and a pnsoner to Col.E jCarter (the owner of Kinmel) at Conway May l5.| I procured Sir Roger Mostyn's liberty upon his parole, to be at his own house at Mostyn, 3ngaging 5to do nothing prejudicial to the present Govern- rlment." On the restoration of the Royal Family She was, in August 3rd, 1660, created a Baronet in irecognition of his signal services. The office of ^Constable of Flint Castle was for a lengthened Iperiod in the Mostyn family, and in 1841, the Hon. |T. Pryee Lloyd, of Pengwern (brother of the late |Lord Mostyn), had the distinction of being ap- pointed Constable of the Castle, which he held until his death, when he was succeeded by Mr. P. |P. Pennant, of Nantlys. Other members of the gMostyn family have at different ages discharged ghigh offices and taken a prominent part in the iservice of their country. In the reign of Queen |Anne a representative of the family was Paymaster |oi the Forces, and in the time of George I, another |was one of the Tellers of the Exchequer, whilst in fif'jur own day we may refer to the brave services of ^Colonel Savage Mostyn, third son of the late Lord ^Mostyn, who, receiving his commission in 1853, Irapidly rose in rank until he attained the position lof Lieut.-Colonel of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and was on his appointment the youngest Lieut.- Colonel in the British army. After the Ashantee war, Colonel Savage was rewarded by Queen Victoria for his distinguished services with the order of Companion of the Bath. The late Sir Thomas Mostyn. the last Baronet, was the 19th in descent rom Eleanor, daughter of Edward I, and the 11th from Ann, Duchess of Exeter, as also, according to some authorities, the 11th from John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. I THE FUNERAL. I The remains of the late Lord Mostyn will be interred to-morrow (Friday) in Llanrhos Church- yard, near Llandudno, the burying place of the Mostyn family. The funeral arrangements will be of the simplest kind, and no invitations have been issued to anyone to be pre3eut, but those desirous of joining may do so at Mostyn or Llandudno Junction. The funeral will leave Mostyn Hall and arrive at Mostyn station in time to joiD. thq > 10.5 a.m fast train from Chester (which will stop specially at Mostyn that morning). The funeral party will alight at Llandudno Junction, where the train is timed to reach at 11.29, and thence walk to Llanrhos Church, a distance of one and a quarter miles. The funeral service at the Hall and also at Llanrhos will be conducted by the Rev. T. Z. Davies, M.A., Vicar of Whitford. There will undoubtedly be a very large number who will attend to pay their last sad office of respect and attachment to the late Lord Mostyn. IN MEMOEIAM, LORD MOSTYN—DIED MARCH 17TH, 1884. March winds are murmuring low amidst the trees, And sound a dirge upon the languid breeze, Awak'ning sorrow in each tender breast To mourn a Mostyn lowly laid to rest. His lengthy period-(four score years and ten, Full twenty more than 'lotted years of men Has closed in silence and a household name, Now nought from earth but memory can claim. And yet how oft the mind in pleasing mood Will o' er the past in fond reflection brood Recall the glade—the lusty huntsman's sound, The willing steed would fain outstrip the hound. Or view Llynhelig and its silver birch, The rounded net enclosing pike and perch; His image foremost on the field or strand, As glad to follow as to give command. But turn we sadly from this pleasant view To give to Mostyn what is Mostyn's due- Like some proud vessel with a prow so brave-- Could hurl defiance at each angry wave Or like an oak that braved the braggart breeze When dire destruction felled less noble trees. So stood he firmly 'neath misfortune's tread Which ne'er could vanquish 'tho it bowed his head A spirit kindly tho' to fear unknown, A heart most feeling—tho' enbalmed in stone. His tastes were simple, as his wants were few To foemen lenient-as to friends most true In arts to please than he none else more skilled, The motto of his house by him fulfilled. (Words long since 'graved in herald's ribbon,) Heb Dduw, beb ddym—a Duw a digon." Upper Downing. R. W. HUGHES.

.0 LLANASA. At the Drawing-room, held last Thursday, at Buckingham Palace, Miss Jackson and Miss Evy Jackson, daughters of T. H. Jackson, Esq., Gyrn Castle, Flintshire, aud The Manor House, Cheshire, were presented by their aunt, Mrs. Hankey, in the unavoidable absence, through indisposition, of their mother.

DYSERTH. SUDDEN DEATH OF A CHILD.-On Saturday eve- ning last a little child named Tudor Baldwin Jones, son of Mr. J. R. Jones, of Bodunig, Dyserth, was found dead in bed by the servant. The child had been subject to convulsions from birth, and had only been put in bed shortly before it was found dead. .u_-

NORTHOP. A quarterly meeting of the Ancient Order of Foresters No. 4012 was held on Saturday last, in the Court Room. All the officers were present, and the business was of a routine character. TEE WARRED ROAD.-At a special meeting of the Mold Highway District Board held at the County Hall, Mold, on Wednesday last, Colonel Cooke in the chair, it was agreed to repair the Warred old road in the Township of Soughton, of which so much has lately been heard at the meet- ings and before the magistrates.

ST. ASAPH CATHEDRAL SERVICES March 23rd. tSSl.—MoEMXG AT ELETYN. Chants, Havergal in G, Barnby in D single, Fussell in G Service, Goss ill A Anthem. 1, Have mercy upon me," Bond Hymn, 400. 315, Chant, Turle in A; Service, Goss in A; Anthem, "O Lord have mercy," Pergolesi. 615, Chant, Lemon in A; Canticles, Travers in F single Hymns, 158, 190, 286. In Residence—The Rev. Canon Hugh Jones I rv. "W. Morton, M.A., Succentor; R. A. Atkins, Esq., Organist.

Births. llth inst., at the Bull Inn. Bagillt, the wife of Mr. Edward Jones, of a daughter. 13th inst., at the Railway Inn, Station-road, Bagillt, the wife of Mr. WMham Wood, of a son. 1.5th inst., the wife of Mr. Henry Bunion, Auchor Inn, Holywell, of a daughter. Marriages. 13th inst., at Trefnant Church, by the Rev. Cauon Lewis, assisted by the Rev. P. H. Hughes, Llangeinwen, brother of the bridegroom, Mr. D. E. Hughes, Llanddaniel, Anglesea, to Miss Margaret Catherine, youngest daughter of the late Rev. John Griffith, vicar of Llanyuys. Deaths. 12th inst., at Tanrallt, Gwespyr, Llanasa, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. John Roberts, aged 74 years. 13th inst., at Plas Coed Mawr, Sarah Margaret, the beloved daughter of Win. and Sarah Booley, Glanydon, Mostyn, aged 25 years—very suddenly. 11 tii inst., aged 67 years, at Elwy House, ^lng street, Wrexham, Mr. Edward Williams, J.P. loth iust., at the Workhouse, Holywell, Thomas Foulkes, aged 51 years. „ 17 th inst! at Pantasph, near Holy well, Mary Ann the beloved wife of Mr. Edward Bellis, aged 34 yC?-th inst. at Twll Bach, Whitford, Mr. David Williams, formerly of Gree^eld, Holywell, aged |°'KthTnst., at Mostyn Hall, Flintshire, the Right ■Hon. Edward Mostyn Lloyd Mostyn, Lord Mostvn, "in Ill's i'Olli .v'1 I'- ll lith inst., at 1-S. HanvJ.y-stref-t, Kinsrsley- jroad, aged 7o. the Rev. John'Hughes, Wesleyan minister, elder brother of Mr. Thomas Hughes, ITIIe l Ulan, Holywell. 17th inst.. aged 72 years, Jane, the beloved wife Mr. Edward Jones, blacksmith, High Street, •Holy well. ° ISth inst., at the Royal Oak, Caerwys, Margaret last surviving daughter of the late Mr. :.Juhn Billington, of Delaiiiei-e Forest, Cheshire, and [Plymouth Copse, Caerwys, ir -her 72nd year.

LECTURE.-On Thursday last a lecture was delivered at the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Chapel-street, Holywell, by the Rev. W. Nicholson of Liverpool, on his recent "Journey to Australia." Captain Harris presided, and there was a large attendance. The lecturer in an interesting and graphic manner (lr ribed the various incidents on his journey, a' tito places he visited, and the lecture thought was most enjoyable and in- structive. NOL standing the disadvantage which the lectui^'r^sufi'erod from in consequence of his health, his delivery was most fluent, and he was loudly applauded. The Rev. Evan Evans proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer which was seconded by the Rev. David Williams, Holway, and a vote of thanks was accorded the Chairman for presiding. The proceeds of the lecture were in aid of the English Congregational Church. HOLYWELL LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY.— The weekly meeting of this Society was held at the Spring Gardens Board School on Thursday evening last, Mr. Thomas Lee in the chair. Although there was another attraction in the town the same even- lng, there was a good attendance at this meeting, and the addresses, readings, and impromptu speeches were very interesting. Mr. Thomas Jones opened with a reading, selected from Elbow Room." Dr. Puffsnuff's speech" was capitally rendered by Mr. W. E. Gatward, and Mr. David Griffiths read "Misadventures at Margate." Mr. J. S. Lloyd afterwards read "How Pat saved his bacon." Mr. D. W. Hughes also gave a reading; the Chairman "The letter bag," and Mr. W. E. Booley read an American sketch. A brief address on "Short- hand was given by Mr. W. H. Chappell, and also one on "Longfellow" by Mr. J. S. Lloyd. Im- promptu speeches, causing some amusement, were given by Mr. David Griffiths, Mr. Thomas Jones, Mr. D. W. Hughes, Mr. Vercoe and Mr. J. Wil- liams. A vote of thanks to the members who took part in the evening's entertainment and 1he singing of the National Anthem brought the meeting to a close.—As the debate for this (Thursday) evening is the last of the session there will no doubt be a good attendance of members and of the public generally who are invited to be present. LORD TOLLEMACHE AND HIS TENANTS.—A meeting of the tenants on the Peckforton estate was held at Peckforton castle on Monday, by invitation of Lord Tollemache of Helmingham, to consider the question of ensilage. Lord Tollemache, in address- ing his tenants, said this was probably the first meeting held with a view of extending to tenant farmers the advantages of making ensilage as fodder for stock. The questions to be submitted were-first, the cheapest and best way of providing silos and second, the terms upon which they were to be provided for those who wished to make ensilage. The offer he was about to make was as follows-viz., to construct silos on the tenants' farms on the condition that if the making of the ensilage proved an advantage the tenants should pay 5 per cent. interest on the outlay but that if the reverse was the case, notwithstanding every care had been taken in the filling of the silos and weighing the ensilage properly, the tenants would have to pay nothing. (Loud applause.) He made this offer for the purpose of encouraging a system wbich-he would not saybadbeen recently discovered —but which had been recently developed, and a system which if generally developed would, he was persuaded, benefit greatly those engaged in agri- culture, not only in Cheshire but throughout the kingdom. (Loud applause.) A discussion then took place among the farmers present, and, as a result, Mr. Walley, of Tilston, moved that the best thanks of the meeting be tendered to Lord Tollemache for his interest in the welfare of the tenants, and that the terms offered were the most liberal that could be conceived. This was seconded by Mr. Allwood, of Burland, and unanimously agreed to. THE CANCER HOSPITAL (FREE), BBOMPTON, S.W. -We beg to call the attention of our readers to the claims of this much-needed charity the annual general meeting of the governors of which was held at Brompton on the 5th instant, Mr. George T. Hertslet (treasurer), chairman. There were present: -Captain Benyon, Mr. C. Burkitt, Mr. George B. Tipping, Dr. Marsden, Captain Hooper, Mr. E. S. Mounsey, Mr. H. Steele, Colonel Cass. Mr. John Rice, Sir W. Henry White, C.B., Mr. Percy Adlard, Mr. H. G. Eckford, Mr. George Hinchliff. &c. From the thirty-third annual report of the committee it appeared that there had been a falling off in the income from legacies during the year, and an in- crease in the amount received from donations and annual subscriptions. The works in connexion with the extension of the building have been completed, at a considerable outlay, and many additional beds are available, and now occupied by patients, to Maintain which the committee earnestly appeal for funds. The surgeons' report, read by Dr. Marsden, the Senior Surgeon, showed that the number of new patients was 1,245, of these 408 were admitted to the wards, and 837 treated as out-patients. The total number of visits made by new and old patients was 4,173. Year by year the treatment and opera- tions prove more successful, particularly with females suffering from internal cancer. Thanks were ac- corded to the treasurer, Mr. George T. Hertslet, fur his important services for mauy years, the weekly hoard, medical officers, the lady visitors, secretary, and all interested in the welfare of the charity. A vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding ter- minated the proceedings. DEATH OF THE REV. JOHN HTTGHES.-Our obituary this week records the death of the Rev. J. Hughes (A), and the announcement will be received with regret not only in Holywell, but by his large circle of friends throughout North Wales. The deceased who was a zealous and able Wesleyan minister, was the son of the late Mr. Hugh Hughes, of Holywell, "id brother of Mr. Hughes, master of Holywell Workhouse. He was born at Brynford Farm, near Holywell, on the 3rd December, 1807, and in his youth he became a member of the Pendref Wesleyan Chapel, of which chapel his parents were also members, and he had the good fortune to join the class" of the then well-known William Jacob, to whose memory we may add, a monument has recently been erected in Holywell churchyard by Mr. Littler, of Rhyl. The late minister first began to preach when he was 21 years old, the ministers on the Holywell circuit at that time being the Revs. Thomas Thomas & Lot Hughes. After a period of probation, during which he successfully passed an examination conducted by the eminent Dr. Newton,he proceeded m the year 1830 to the large circuit of Merthyr Tydyil, where he began his ministerial work, pro- ceeding in the following year to Beaumaris. Sub. sequently he travelled the following circuits, his acceptable ministrations and spotless character causing him to be sought for among the circuits- Beaumaris, Ruthin, Denbigh, Llanfyllin, Cardiff, Machynlleth, Aberhonddu, St. David's, Holywell (twice, from 1845 to 1848, and from 1859 to 1862), Dolgellev, Corwen, Ruthin, Liverpool, Llanrwst, Llangollen, Conway and Amlwch. After unceasing labor for forty years the Rev. Mr. Hughes, became In 1870 a supernumerary, and resided in Liverpool, where his death took place on Monday last. He was married in 1836 to Miss Mary Evans, eldest daughter of the late Mr. William Evans, of Llandaf, Cardiff, who survives him and by whom he had eleven children, four of whom are now living, his only son being bank manager at Bala. The deceased, who was considered one of the leading divines of his time, retained his name on the circuit plans of his denomination up to his death. His remains were interred at Smithdown-road Cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon. THE SOCIETY OF ANCIENT BRITONS.—The ordinary annual meeting of this society was held on Tuesday, at the National Society's Rooms, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, under the presidency of Mr. Stanley Leighton, M.P., the treasurer of the society. Among those present were Sir Alexander Wood, General J. Studholme Brownrigg, C.B., Captain Verney, R.N., Rev. J. Studholme Brownrigg, Mr. William Griffith, Dr. J. T. Jones, Mr. C. E. Thomas (Horse Guards), and Mr. Charles W. Jones, secretary. The minutes of a previous meeting having been read and approved, the secretary an- nounced a long list of subscriptions, of which the following were the chief, viz. :— £ 105 from her Majesty the Queen £ 52 10s. each from the Earl of Powis, Sir Watkin W. Wynn, M.P., and Mr. Allan Rolls, M.P. X50 from Lord Tredegar, £ 25 from Lord Penrhyn. £ 21 each from Mr. Bertie Williams Wynn, and Mr. Rhys Wingfield; X 15 1 os. from the Marquess and Marchioness of Londonderry, and £ 10 10s. each from the Bishop of St. David's, Lord DyneVor, Mr. Phillips (of Picton Castle), Mr. Owen Roberts, M.A., Mr. Thos. Wood, and Mr Love Jones-Parry, M.P. In proposing the re-election of Mr. Stanley Leighton, M.P., as treasurer, Sir Alexander Wood expressed his great satisfaction with the condition of the school, which he considered to be in a high state of •fficency, and with all the other arrangements of the society. Mr. Stanley Leighton was re-elected trea-surer, and the Rev. J. Studholme Brownrigg, to whose untiring super. vision and official ability both the school and society owe so much, and Mr. Thos. Wood (Grenadier j Guards) vice-treasurers. The Marquess of London- derry, Sir W.W. Wynn, M.P., Sir Theodore Martin, K.C.B., Captain Verney, Mr. Stanley Leighton, M.P., and the Rev. Evan Jones (Welsh Church), were, with others, appointed trustees. Twenty governors were elected to act as a House Committee, among them being the Earl of Powis, Sir Alexander Wood, General J. Studholme Brownrigg, C.B., Colonel Owen Jones, R.E., the Dean of Bangor, Mr. Evan Thomas, Neath; Mr. Stephen Evans, and Mr. Rhys Wingfield. The auditors were re- elected, and, in moving the re-election of the secre- tary (Mr. Charles W. Jones), Mr. Stanley Leigh- ton, gave expression to the satisfaction generally felt at the recent increase of subscriptions and at the large number of pupils added to the school during the past year. At present there are 94 girls in the school, 47 of whom are higher-pay scholars, 24 are intermediate pay, and 23 foundationers. Of these many are orphans, but, taking the professions of their fathers when living, 26 are daughters of clergymen, 25 are daughters of men occupying various middle-class positions, 21 are daughters of farmers, two are children of solicitors, and two are children of medical men. Of the remainder ten are daughters of shopkeepers, and the fathers of eight have no profession or calling. On the 26th instant, twenty-five additional higher-pay scholars will be admitted into the school. Mr. Allan Rolls, M.P was elected a vice-president of the society, and a vote of thanks was passed, on the proposition of General J. Studholme Brownrigg, C.B., to the Queen for the munificent subscription made by ber Majesty to the funds of the society. THE PROPOSED ScnooL BOARD OFFICE. An adjourned meeting of the Holywell School Board was held on Monday afternoon, when the following members were present :—Mr. J. Kerfoot Evans 11's (chairman), Mr. Isaac Hughes (vice-chairman) Revds. E. Evans. D. Oliver, and Mr. Isaac Roberts. The business to be transacted was the inspection of tenders for the erection of the proposed new office for the holding of the Board's meetings, to be built adjoining the IIalkyn-street Board Schools.—The Rev. D. Oliver, before commencing to select the tonaers asked whether all the members agreed to act according to the rule which had been previously passed, the lowest tender would be accepted.—The Clerk said that all the contractors had received the same instruction to work upon.—The members were all agreeable that the lowest tender be accepted, provided it suited their requirements.—The follow- ing were the tenders sent in :—Mr. T. W. Sibeon, £ 62; Mr. Peter Hughes, £ 60, and Mr. D. W. Parry, £75 10s. It was decided on the proposition of the Rev. Evan Evans, seconded by Mr. Isaac Roberts, that Mr. Peter Hughes' tender be accepted, conditionally, on its being approved of by the Education Department.—Mr. Isaac Hughes asked that providing they obtained the approval of the Education Department, how were they to proceed, so as to enable them to have the build- ing erected at once ?-The Clerk said that as soon as the consent of the Education Department was received, which would be in the course of a week or so, the contract would be entered into with- out delay.—The Rev. D. Oliver called the attention of the Board to the deficient sanitary state of some drains in connection with the out-buildings at the Bagillt Board Schools, and he said that the stench emitted therefrom was unbearable. Mr. Isaac Hughes said he was specially called to see the place, and in case of an epidemic breaking out in Bagillt, the present state of affairs would prove very disastrous, and it was a matter that ought to be seen to without delay. Mr. Isaac Hughes moved and the Rev. D. Oliver seconded that the matter be put in the hands of the Inspector of Nuisances for the Holywell Rural Sanitary Authority, for the purpose of having the defect remedied, and the motion was carried unanimously. —It was agreed that the next monthly meeting of the Board, which was to fall on Easter Monday the 14th of April, be held a week earlier, and it will consequently be held on the 7thprox.—Proceedings were ordered to be taken against parents residing at Bagillt, for not sending their children to school.— This concluded the business of the Board. HOLYWELL WESLEYAN CIRCUIT SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.—The ninth meeting in connection with this Union, was held on Sunday afternoon and evening last at Pen'dre chapel. The congregations especially at the evening meeting, were very large. Every school in the circuit with the exception of Bryngoleu was represented, and several of the delegates had been appointed to take part in the proceedings and discharged their duties in a very satisfactory manner. The only school under examination was that of Pen'dref. The afternoon meeting was commenced with singing, and prayer was offered by Mr. Thomas Williams, Pentre. After a few brief introductory remarks by Mr. John Marsden (President of the Union), who also conducted the afternoon meeting, Mr. Benjamin Price, Calcot, examined a number of female children from the Allwcdd on the" Bible." The answers given were excellent. The children sang very sweetly one of Mr. Sankey's songs, con- ducted by Mr. Thomas Hughes, Bank Place, and Miss Jane Gratton Evans, Panton Place, presiding at'the harmonium. Following, Mr. Michael Spencer, Ysceifiog, gave a short but pithy address on the Bible," and the children contributed a duet and chorus. A number of adults were examined by Mr. John Minshull, Caerwys, from the 86th chapter of the Egwyddorydd, on The keeping of the Sabbath." After singing a congregational hymn, a number of young men were examined from the 34th chapter of the Hohvyddorydd Hanesyddol on the Characteristics of the life and times of the Prophet Daniel," the examiner being Mr. Edwards, Caerwys. The children to the number of about a hundred were catechised in a very homely and attractive manner by Mr. Thomas Hughes, lwell-strect, and the answers given were very creditable. Mr. John Price, Lloc, examined Mr. Joseph Ellis, from the Hohvyddorydd Duivinyddol, subject The death of Christ." After a collection towards the funds of the Union was made, the afternoon meeting came to a close with prayer by Mr. Minshull, Caerwys. The Union Committee met at five o'clock for the transaction of business relating to future meetings. The evening meeting which commenced at four o'clock was presided over by <Mr. Edwin Hughes (secretary of the Union). The devotional part was gone through by Mr. William Williams. The 107th psalm was recited by Messrs. T. Hughes, William Matthews, Samuel Roberts, T. Williams and Robert Jones, and an address on the Sunday School was delivered by Mr. John Terry, Greenfield. Mr. Thomas Ellis, Brynford, was examined by Mr. B. Price, from the Hohvyddorydd Duivinyddol, subject The resurrection of Christ." After a hymn was sung, Mr. E. Edwards gave a short address. Miss M. J. Hughes, Well-street, recited the 3rd chapter of St. Matthew very correctly and precisely. Then followed a general examination upon the chapter which was of a very interesting and instructive I character. The examination was conducted by Mr. T. R. Marsden, and who also closed the meeting with prayer. We are pleased to mention that this 1 meeting was a very successful one the answers were prompt and very satisfactory, and all who took part in the proceedings performed their part very credit- ably. Special mention should be made as to the services of Mr. Joseph Jones (superintendent of the school), and Mr. Robert Richards (secretary), with the preparations in connection with this meeting. The next Union meeting will be held at Lloc. MISCELLANEOUS ENTERTAINMENT.—An entertain- ment of a very interesting and instructive character came off successfully on Monday evening last, at the Baptist Chapel, Penyball-street. The enter- talllment was promoted by the superintendent and teachers of the Sunday school, for the purpose of raising funds to enable them to procure a new supply of books and other useful literature for the library in connection with the school. Judging by the large attendance, a substantial sum was undoubtedly derived in aid of such a laudable object. The concert was under the presidency of Mr. G. Maelor Evans (The Strand), who opened the proceedings with a few suitable remarks. The programme was capitally sustained by Mr. H. R Williams and party, who rendered several glees from the Jubilee Singers' Collodion of Songs" in a praiseworthy manner, their very impressive chanting of the" Lord's Prayer" being worthy of special note. On the whole, their singing was marked with precision and good taste, which testified Mr. Williams' capabilities as a conductor of a choral party. Mr. W. J. Evans sang a Welsh piece, in which the chorus was taken up by the glee party, and was much appreciated. He also appeared in comany with Mr. II. R. Williams, in singing a popular duett, which admirably suited their voices. A male voice trio was creditably given by Mr. W Jones and party, and was well-g received. Mis/^Evans very sweetly sang Far| away," and was dsservedly applauded. Mr. "\V. ,t H. Chappell recited a touching ballad of his own ? composition, entitled "London's outcasts;" he*; also rendered another short poem in commemoration of the recent victory of the British troops at the Soudan. Dialogues were given in excellent styles by Miss E. Williams and party, and proved very! amusing; and also by Mr. H. Vaughan Lloyd andfj party, who acquitted themselves in a satisfactory | manner. The chief feature in the evening's pro-| ceedings was the exceptionally clever reciting off The mouse and the cake," by Miss Alice Jones,! manner. The chief feature in the evening's pro- ceedings was the exceptionally clever reciting of The mouse and the cake," by Miss Alice Jones, a girl of but a few summers, who repeated the verses without a single mistake, and at the conclu- sion of the piece, she was enthusiastically cheered. Recitations were given by Messrs. Peter Jones and Robert Lloyd, and a reading which embraced al portion of an eccentric sermon preached by an? eccentric preacher" of olden days, was given bvu Mr. David Davies, and met with due appreciation.! A prize was given Mr. H. V. Lloyd, who wasi adjudged the best out of several competitors, for ajj Four minutes' impromptu oration," the subject! being "Book." The proceedings were very amusing,! being Book." The proceedings were very amusing, and one of the speakers poured out all his eloquence on the subject in the short time of half a-miuute, after having occupied a previous minute-and-a-half in making an apology for his incompetency in the use of his mother tongue." None of the com- Is petitors occupied the full time allotted. Mr. Lloyd kindly returned the money to the committee. The adjudicators were Messrs. W. Jones and J. Charl- ton. The duties of conductor and accompanist devolved upon Mr. H. R. Williams, and were fulfilled in an efficient manner. At the close of the proceedings, Mr. W. Jones, on behalf of the Committee, accorded a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman, singers, and friends, who assisted in the evening's proceedings. The! vote was seconded by Mr. John Charlton, and acknowledged by the chairman. The following programme was gone through—Chant, "The Lord's prayer," Mr. H. R. Williams and party addresses the chairman song, A'r hyd y nos," Mr. W. J. Evans; recitation, Y gath a'r llygoden," Master Peter Jones; chorus, "Stand the storm," glee party dialogue, Y ddwy fam," Miss E. Williams and party; duett, "The pilot," Messrs H. R. Williams and W. J. Evans recitation, London's outcasts," Mr. W. H. Chappell (the Author) chorus, "Prepare us," glee party; reading, Mr. chorus, "Prepare us," glee party; reading, Mr. David Davies; trio, "Y teithiwr blin,' Mr. Wm. Jones and party dialogue, The Hypocrite," Mr. H. V. Lloyd and party; chorus, View the land," glee party; recitation, -1 Taiaai," Mr. W. H. Chappell (the Author); recitation, "The mouse and the cake," Miss Alice Jones chorus, The ben virgins," glee party; impromptu speaking; song, Far away," Miss Evans recitation, Gwraig y meddwyn," Mr. Robert Lloyd; chorus, "He'rose," glee party. HOLYWELL AND GREENFIELD LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. —A numerously attended meeting of the above association was held at Brynford House School, on Tuesday evening, the Rev. David Oliver in the i chair. The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed, the chairman called upon Mr. P. Mwyndeg Evans to deliver an address upon The Corrupt Practices Act, 1883." The workiJlg of the Act was interestingly and clearly explained* by Mr. Evans, and upon the motion of Mr. Bryan,| seconded by the Rev. Evan Lloyd, a cordial vote of| thanks was accorded Mr. Evans for his very able! address. The Chairman referred to the difficulties the Government had to contend with in consequence of the obstructive tactics of the opposition, and Mr.! William Jones (Victoria House) proposed That| this meeting of Liberals of Holywell and Greenfield heartily sympathises with and approves of the policy of the present Government, and pledges itself to use every legitimate means to support it under the trying circumstances in which it is now placed. That the secretary be instructed to transmit a copy of the foregoing resolution to the Right Hon. W.| E. Gladstone, Lord Richard Grosveuor, M.P., and? Mr. John Roberts, M.P." The resolution was seconded by the Rev. John Pugh, B.A., and was carried unanimously. The following resolution was unanimously passed upon the motion of the Rev. Owen Thomas, M.A. That this meeting whibt it begs to express its gratitude to Herjj Majesty's Government for the interest they! have taken in the question of higher education!] in Wales, still urges upon it to pass as early asf possible during this session of Parliament the pro- mised measure for intermediate education in the principality, and further desires respectfully to suggest the town of Holywell, situated as it is in the midst of a large mining district as a suitable centre for a Middle-class school, and that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Lord Carlingford, Mr. Mundella, Lord Richard Grosvenor, and Mr. g John Roberts.—Mr. Oweu Jones referred to thel death of Lord Mostyn, and after some able observa-| tions he proposed That this meeting of the Holy-j well and Greenfield Liberal Association, having' heard with profound regret of the death of Thejj Right Honourable Lord Mostyn, begs to tender its sincere sympathy with the bereaved famiiy at thej great loss they have sustained in his death." Itj was also resolved that copies of the resolution should be forwarded to Lady Mostyn and also to Colonel Mostyn.—Mr. P. Harding Roberts, was elected secretary of the association, and an executive com- mittee of eighteen members with power to add tu their number was elected.—The question of the election of presidents, vice-presidents, and chairman was deferred.