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CONNAH'S QUAY.
CONNAH'S QUAY. THE RAILWAY EXTENSION SCHEXE.—The Man- chester, Sheffield, & Lincolnshire Railway (Chester to Connah's Quay) bill was further considered on Monday by the select committee of the House of Commons, presided over by Admiral Egerton. Mr. Thomas Stevenson, of Edinburgh, civil engineer Mr. Baker, civil engineer and Mr. John Fowler) engineer to the Tees Conservancy Commissioners, gave evidence on behalf of the petitioners against the scheme, showing that the proposed bridge across the Dee would seriously interfere with the navigation of the river and thus hamper trade. At the sitting of the committee on Tuesday, Mr. Samuel Vickers, shipowner, Connah's Quay, said the proposed bridge would have a tendency to throw vessels out of their course by diverting the under- current. By the Chairman. -Bridzes very much interfered with the navigation of rivers. When two vessels got together in a narrow channel the suction prevented them getting clear of one another, and accidents were very often the result.—John Leatham. master pilot, said he was well acquainted with the river Dee, and was thoroughly familiar with the suction caused by the undercurrent. If the proposed bridge were constructed he very much doubted whether vessels would be able to get under. There was a tendency at the present time to carry out improvements on the upper reaches of the river. Mr. George Hewitt, pilot, said he had known the Dee for sixty years. He had examined the plans of the proposed scheme, and he considered it an ill-advised one. He would not like to take a vessel under the proposed bridge. —♦
BLENDE SOLD.
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• HOLYWELL.
HOLYWELL. THE DISESTABLISHMENT CAMPAIGN. A publkrmeeting was held at the Halkyn-street Board Schools, on Thursday evening last, similar to those which have been held in various other towns in Wales, in favour of the disestablishment of the church in Wales. There was a good attendance, and amongst those present we noticed Mr. Fisher, of Liverpool; Mr., Master and the Misses Pickstone, of Maesmynan Rev. 0. Thomas, M.A., Rev. John Pugh, B.A., Professor Olivet;, Rev. D. Oliver, Rev. Evan Evans, Rev. D. Williams. Mr. Bryan, ^Mr. J. K. Evans, Mr. D. Pugh, Mr. P. H. Roberta Mr. Pictrie, Mr. W. JOk". Mr. James Jone"i).fr. W. Charlton, Mr. Joseph Price, Mr. Edward-Ellis, Mr. W. Jones (Victoria House), &c. The lev. 0. Thomas stated that Mr. Josiah Thomas, who was announced to preside, was unavoidably prevented from being present. Mr. Pickstone was voted to the chair.' iNIr. Fisher delivered an eloquent, but, undoubtedly an oft- repeated address, and during the course of his remarks said that that meeting was called for the purpose of supporting Mr. Dillwyn, M.P., who had introduced a bill in the House of Commons for the purpose of disestablishing and disendowing the State Church in the principality, and therefore to allow all dissenting bodies to possess the same religious equality as the Church of England. He mentioned that over a hundred meetings had been held in Wales in favour of the Bill, and he had had the honour of addressing thirty of them. He was pleased to say that a great number of churchmen had, and were taking a prominent part in the agitation, and he thought it would be a point of great advantage if that important question was settled, and that, if possible, by churchmen, inasmuch as there was such a number so intensely interested in the cause. The speech of the Dean of Bangor. from which the speaker quoted different passages in the courso of his address, pointed out that the words "disestablishment'' and "dis- endowment" were often used, but very scantily defined, and he trusted that he would be able to distinctly explain to the Holywell people the true and very important meanidg of the disestablishment and disendowment of the Church. The speaker then proceeded at sonic length to give his hearers a definition of disestablishment and disendowment," during which explanation he compared the Apostolic churches of former days and the present ones. He trusted that Mr. Dillwyn's bill would be favourably entertained as undoubtedly it would, He mentioned the officials of the church who were in receipt of so much salary, which amounted altogether, according to the Clergy List, to the large sum of £:2.ja,117! a large portion of which sum was needlessly spent; and the Dean of Bangor, in his speech delivered at the Church Congress, held at Swansea, some two or three years back, corroborated what he had just mentioned by saying that a large portion of the money was waste- fully pcnt. Ho could mention what money the church officials got; but it could not be clearly stated what they did for their money, and therefore they had the light as a nation to complain of the lavish way in which tho money was wasted. The speaker then dwelt on the unjust privileges granted to the representatives of the State Church. He quoted the following figures about the church in Wales, which have been published in pamphlets for distribution. The population of Wales in 18ol was 1,188,914, and the number of places of worship was 4, 006 out of that number the church only furnished 1,180, while the dissenting bodies had furnished 2,82G; and therefore the latter had supplied more than double the number of places of worship than had been built by the church, which proved that the dissenting bodies had provided more than enough to accommodate all the worshipping population, as it was shown by the ecclesiastical census of 18-51, that the actual worshipping population of Wales amounted to 611,421. Of this number there attended the services of the church 13, 71 D, which was 22 per cent. while the number that attended the services of the dissenting bodies was 473,102 or 78 pet cent. There ;was not a single district in all Wales, in which the church was not in the minority. In some shires only one- fourth of the worshippers belong to the church; while in others three-fourths are Nonconformists and in -Nl,) tizii,)u, li sl lire the Baptists alone out- number the churchmen. It had been proved that in the whole of South Wales the Independents were a deal more numerous than the adherents of the church. The failure of the church was equally as great in the towns as in the rural districts. In Cardiff, it provided 11,073 sittings only, for a population of 46,491 in Swansea, it provided 10,121 sittings for a population of 46,907 while in Merthyr Tydvil it provided only 4,894 sittings for the exceedingly large population of 76,894, and judging from these statistics, what would have become of the people of these places—where could they have gone to worship—how could they have been taught in religion, but tor the efforts of the dissenting bodies ? This was the state' of things about thirty, years ago but it was substantially the same at the present day and notwithstanding that the church is in this minority—notwithstanding that it can have no pretence even to be called the church of the people," it is actually forced upon the-people, and maintained by them at .annual cost of not less than £ 300,000. Nearly, all who belong to it are the wealthy land-owners and- their dependents, who not only get the meitnf? of religious worship provided for, them at the publiq. rûXpclJSC, but compel the poorer, people" to beiwgthfo-,fcvritm. >. The speaker mentioned that if these wtaiUhjy poople were compelled to maintain the clwgy,htk«giaw<)wld. • • value the clergymen's instruction iua-ryia^afcbaot!> what they do- at present. Could n things be "defended for a moment ?-, jWti! Eimbor mentioned that there was a socioty '• iprdmoRied in London for fushering the question; of 1 the Jibdi&tioai of religion from state-patronago and control^ audio .endeavour to put every religion on the satae-basis* mas 'JfJie.ReV. 0. Thomas read a telegram from dVIr.-J. Lv iluspratt who was announced to address the meeting, stating that-he was prevented from at- tending-owi.n;/ to an attack of sore throat. After an address by the chairman, the Rev. Evan Evans moved, Mr. Bryan seconded and the Rev. John Pugh supported the adoption of the following petition, to be presented to the House of Commons by Mr. John Roberts, M.P.—"That your peti- tioners do not consider it to be the duty of the state to provide for the religious wants of the people, while they believe any attempt to do so most unjust and will occasion much ill-feeling. That the Established English Church in Wales is a great anomaly, as well t great wrong, because a large .majority of the inhabitants belong to other religious bodies "and • support them at their own expense. Your petitioners arc therefore desirous that the Church should be disestablished in Wales, and pray that a measure for the purpose may be passed at an early date, The Chairman before putting the resolution to the meeting, asked were there any persons in the room who would like to speak in opposition to it. No one responding the petition was unanimously passed. The Rev. O. Thomas proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman and Mr. Fisher, which was seconded by the Rev. D. Oliver. Welsh and English tracts bearing upon the "agitation" were distributed at the doors as the audience dispersed. A meeting of Welshmen in favor of the move- ment was on Friday last held in the Memorial Hall. London, Mr. John Roberts, M.P., presiding. Among the speakers was the Rev. Roger Edwards (Mold), Rev. J. E. Hughes, and Sir Robert Cunlitfe, M.P. A resolution in favor of the Dis- establishment of the Church in Wales was carried.
BODFAR-Y.
BODFAR-Y. We understand that Mr. 0. J R. Owens, son of Mr. Thomas Owens, Hendre, Bodfari, formerly a pupil at the Denbigh Grammar School, has just beeu appointed to a clerkship in the private bank of Messrs. Davies, Banks and Co., at Hereford.
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DE-N-BIGH. NORTH WALES BI.ANCII OF THE BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.—The intermediate meeting of this association was held on Tuesday at Denbigh. Dr. A. E. Taniour presided, and there were present- Mr. J. Lloyd-Roberts (secretary), Dr. LI. F. Cox (North Wales Asylum), Dr. R. W. Evans (Wrex- ham), Dr. Eyton Jones (Wrexham), Dr. Hammond Williams, Dr. Williams (Wrexham), Dr. Williams (Holywell;, Dr. W. Jones Morris (Portmadoc, treasurer;, Dr. Moreton Pritchard (Denbigh), Mr. Morgan (Edinburgh l-niversity). Letters of apology for non-atr adaoce v,vo received from Dr. 11. T. Water-. Dr..Jenkins (Ruthin;, I )r. Ll. Williams f\\ p-rham). Dr. Mark William' Dr. ll'uner iT:'rriso;\ Dr. Roberts (duster), Dr. Pritclnrd (Conwav), Dr. Andrew of tho Shrews- bury Branch), Dr. Robcrt,s/(Portrriadnej.
CAERWYS.
CAERWYS. THE DEATH OF THE DUKE OF ALBANY.—At the conclusion of the English service in the parish church last Sunday morning-, the Rectpr feelingly touched upon the above mournful subject, referring to the heartfelt sympathy felt throughout the Empire for Queen Victoria, the young widowed Princess, and all the Royal family. He also extolled the high moral character of the departed Prince, and said that as his father,' the late Prince Consort was a model to all, so also was the lamented young Prince, who trod firmly in the steps of his father, and so instead of the pomp of royalty throwing lustre on him, 'he threw lustre on the English throne, when- eveT he went on his travels in different parts of the world. He also, with much feeling desired the prayers of all, both in public and private on behalf of the Queen, and all the Royal family. HOLYWELL WESLEYAN CIRCUIT. — The quarterly meeting of this circuit was held at the Wesleyan Chapel, Caerwys, on Tuesday afternoon and even- ing last, the Rev. Evan Evans, superintendent of the circuit, occuping the chair, supported by his colleague, -the Rev. Evan Davies. There was a numerous attendance. The circuit stewards pre- sented the financial statement which showed'a small deficiency. The number of members showed a small increase on the year. A conversation took place, and a resolution was passed relating to the yearly collection made in the society classes towards the Worn-out Ministers' Fund. A statement of the House Furnishing Fund was read, which was very satisfactory. The stewards (Messrs. N. H. Morris, Yseeifiogi7 and John Marsden, Holywell,) intimated their intention to attend the annual dis- trict meeting, which is to be held at Bangor. The minutes of the last meeting were read, upon which a discussion took place relating to the invitation given to the Rev. Evan Davies, as superintendent of the circuit. However, the minutes were con- firmed. MONTHLY SESSIONS: MONDAY.—Before Major Mesham (chairman), and the Rev. T. Z. Davies. APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS. The following overseers were appointed for the several parishes within the petty sessional division —Caerwys:—Messrs. Wm. Davies, South-street, and Thomas Roberts, Mostyn Squares, Ysceifiog; Messrs. John Williams, Gelli Fowler, and Edward Williams, Bryncloddiau Bodfary Messrs. Wm. Owen, Tyddynllan, and Thomas Pownall, Lodge Farm Nannerch: Messrs. John Roberts, Blaeny- cwm, and Richard Edwards, Cross Foxes. SPECIAL SESSIONS. Special sessions for poor rates were fixed for the third Monday in May, August, November and February next; and for highway business on the third Monday in April, June, July, August Septem- ber, October, November, December, and February, ISSij. SERIOUS BREACH OF THE CATTLE DISEASE REGULATIONS. David Lloyd, of Caerwys, appeared in answer to a summons taken out against him by Sergt. Nelson, charging him with having on the 4th of March acted in contravention of an order of the Court of Quarter Sessions, being the Local Authority for the district under the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act, by moving into such district from the district of the Local Authority of the County of Chester, three calves without first having made the pre- scribed declaration, and obtained the required certificate before removing them. Sergeant Nelson deposed that at eleven o'clock a.m. on the 5th of March, he found three calves in the Pwllgwyn stable. Two of them were marked with a broad arrow, which implied that they were to be slaughtered within seven days, and the other was marked with the letter "B in pitch. He asked the defendant, who was in the public-house, for his license to remove the animals, and he replied that it was at Wern fawr, but afterwards he called him outside and shewed him a blank form of removal license, which had been supplied to him some days previously from the Caerwys Police Station. Defendant asked him to overlook the case, but he refused to do so, as he had cautioned him the previous week, and the police officer at NannereTi had also cautioned him some time before. From subsequent inquiries he ascertained that the animals had been bought at the Ermine Cattle Mart. Chester, and although bought to be slaughtered immediately, he found that they were still kept in the neighbourhood of Caerwys.—The defendant admitted the offence, and the Chairman said the Bench considered this a very bad case. Through misconduct of this kind, notwithstanding the strenuous efforts of the Local Authority and the police, to stamp out the disease, their action was completely over-ridden. Such men as the defendant, who acted in contravention of all orders, not only injured themselves, but the whole country. —The Rev. T. Z. Davies said that the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease at Maesmynan was a serious loss to the farmers generally. They would not sell their grain, which was at present at too low a price, and they were not allowed to sell their stock, which might otherwise be available to bring in capital.— This being the first case of the kind brought before the Bench, the Chairman said they would not impose the maximum penalty of L20, but yet they felt bound to mark their sense of defendant's gross misconduct, and would fine him X,5 and 7s. Gd. costs. —Defendant said that he had the form of license with him at Chester, but he had no time to fill it up, as the train was about starting. The magistrates remarked that the statement only aggravated the case, as defendant should have waited for another train. BEER SELLING ON SUNDAY. Mrs. Jane Vaughan, landlady of the Downing Arms, Bodfary, was summoned by Sergeant Nelson, for having her licensed premises open for the sale of intoxicating liquor on Sunday, the 2nd of March. The officer said that at a quarter to three o'clock on the day named, he saw a person coming from the direction of the back of the defendant's house, and''noticing something btilky 0 under his coat he stopped him, and found' that he was-carrying a bottle of beer which appeared to be freshly drawn. He took him back to the Downing Arms, and the man in the presence of Mrs. Vaughan said that he had been supplied with the beer by her grandson.—The defendant admitted the offence, and expressed regret that it had occurred, remark- ing that the sale would not have taken place had her daughter been downstairs at the time, the boy having sold the beer in ignorance. The Bench imposed a fine of 10s. with 7B. 6d. costs, the license not to be endorsed. DISPUTED LIABILITY TO BATES. Mr. S. Edwards, assistant overseer of Ysceifiog parish, summoned Edward Anwyl, late of Llyfanod Farm, jYseeifiog, and now of Rose Hill, Gorsedd, to recover. the sum of 15s. 10d., being the amount of the poor rate charged against him in the parish of Ysceifiog, and made in October last. Formal proof of the making, publication, and demand of payment of the rate having been given, the defendants son said that bis father considered him- self not liable to the payment of the rate, as his tenancy of the farm expired on the 2nd of November last. It was, however,, .pointed out to the Bench that the defendant had been in occupation of the farm at a much later period, and as a matter of fact the defendant's landlord had recovered judgment against him. for rent up .to the. 2nd of February last.—The Bench thereupon apportioned the rate, and ordered the defendant to pay 10s. 7d., two-thirds of the claim, and 6s. costs. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE CASES. George Williams, of Llwyni Bach, was summoned by Mr. P. Smith Jones, officer of the Holywell School Attendance Committee, for neglecting to send his son Thomas Edwards, aged 7. years (who had not passed any standard) to school. During the past quarter the child had only made 25 out of a possible I OC, attendances. A previous fine of 2s. 6d. imposed upon the defendant had not been paid. The defendant's wife explained as the reason why the fine had not been paid, that her husband only received 7s. a week wages as a farm labourer, on which sum he had to maintain his family, and also to provide himself with food on Sunday. Defendant was fined 5s. and this and the former fine was ordered to be paid at the rate of Is. weekly.—Hugh Hughes, of Lixwm, was summoned with respect to his son Robert, aged eight years, who bad only made three attendances out of a possible 106, and had passed no standard. The defendant for a similar offence in respect to his other children had been sent to prison in 1879, been fined 5s. in 1881, and 2<»s. in 1883, owing to his not sending four of his children to school. A fine of 5s. ,was imposed, to be paid, together with 9s. arrears of former fines, in instalments of 1"4. weekly. | -Uriffitti Williams, thatcher, Pentieba'rl)lwyf, was was also summoned with respect to his child David, aged eight years, who had made 57 out of a possible 108 attendances, and had been fined in the year 1880. A fine of 2s. 6d. was imposed.—Richard Evans, Bryngoleu, with respect to his child John Hugh, who had made 70 out of a possible 116 at- tendances. The case Was dismissed on defendant promising to send the child to school more regularly for the future. ♦- —
MOLD.
MOLD. The Lord Bishop of St. Asaph held a confirmation at St. Mary's Church, Mold, to-day (Thursday). MOLD CYCLING CLUB. —It aff Is us great pleasure to chronicle another instance ui the liberality of Mr. John Corbett, the worthy vice-president of the club, who has presented the club with a handsome bugle, bearing a suitable inscription. The hon. secretary, Mr. H. C. Earl, is arranging several meets for the coming season. The members in- tend journeying together to Llandudno on Good Friday, weather pemitting. PETTY SESSIONS.—Michael Davlin was summoned by Inspector Minshull for bringing into Mold 123 sheep from Ireland without a license. He was mulcted in a penalty of 30s. and costs.—Samuel Hughes, William Bebington, William Shone, and William Parry, of Nantmawr and Mill-lane, Buckley; and Thomas Jones, Thomas Williams and Richard Jones, of New Brighton (near Mold), were each fined 10s., including costs, for falsely representing themselves to be bona-ficle travellers.— Messrs. Edward Griffiths, grocer; Job Edwards, confectioner; George Taylor, Argoed Farm and James Griffiths, Tynewydd Farm, were appointed overseers for Mold parish Joseph Norris and Robt. Langford, for Nerquis parish George Ingman and John Roberts, for Tryddyn parish.—A temporary license to sell drink at the Old Vaults, Mold, was granted to Thomas Hughes, and the license of the Britannia Inn, Tryddyn, was transferred to John Davies. COMING OF AGE OF MR. P. TATTON DAVIES COOKS. —A large and influential meeting of the tenants on the Gwysany estate, and other well wishers, has been held, for the purpose of considering the best means of celebrating the coming of age of the heir to the above estate. A committee of manage- ment having been formed, with Mr. John Corbett as treasurer, and Mr. E. A. Craft as hon. secretary, it was resolved to open a subscription list, sub- scriptions to be paid to any of the members of the committee, or at either of the banks. Over X20 was promised at the meeting. The committee con- sisted of the following gentlemen :-Messrs. John Lloyd (chairman), W. Evans (Mold), E. Price, Robert Davies (Soughton), Jno. Davies (Buckley), Craff (Buckley), J. Hewitt (Buckley), Griffith Jones (Mold), J. Blackwell (Cilcain), E. Jones (Gwernaffield), David Roberts (Broncoed ucha), J. Mattison (Mold), W. Williams (Mold), T. O. Ellis (Leeswood Hall), Owen (Tyddyn y Gwynt), W. Roberts (Shifna hir). LOCAL BOARD ELECTION.—Five members of the the present Board retire by rotation this year, viz., Messrs. A. J. Brereton, J. Corbett, Oliver Jones, Griffith Jones, and Edward Williams. Mr. Corbett and Mr. Brereton, who have served on the Board I for many years, will not seek re-election, a fact which is generally regretted in the town. For the five vacant seats the following gentlemen have been nominated:—Messrs. Oliver Jones, Griffith Jones, and Edward Williams (retiring members) Robert Barker, chemist Job Edwards, confectioner Robert Jones, draper (withdrawn); Andrew Mather, innkeeper; Morgan Morgans, tinplate manufactu- rer Thomas Parry, merchant Richard Roberts, builder (withdrawn). The latter gentleman is dis- qualified from serving on account of having entered into a contract for alterations at the Town Hall, for which purpose he had to retire from the Board some time ago. The election takes place on the 7th of April.
MELIDEN.
MELIDEN. VESTRY.—At the annual vestry the overseers of the poor were elected for the townships of Meliden and Prestatyn.—The poor relief list of the last six months was examined and found on the whole to be in a very satisfactory state.—The last business before the meeting was the nomination of a guar- dian for the ensuing year. Mr. J. Lloyd (ex-guar- dian) was of opinion that tbey could not get a better and more efficient- representative than the Rev. T. Price, who had served the office for the last two years and he begged to nominate him to, r be guardian for this next year. Captain Lean -t wished to second the nomination of Mr. Price, con- sidering him a most fit, person to be elected to the office. This was unanimously passed. The clerk putin'nomination by Mr. Edmund Hunt nominating Mr. William Williams, Victoria Terrace, Prestatyn, as guardian. The proposer was not present at the vestry.
♦— CAERGWRLE.
♦— CAERGWRLE. EXTRAORDINARY CONDUCT OF A COLLIER.—At the ) Caergwrle Petty Sessions on Wednesday, an extra- ordinary case of assault was heard. The complainant Elizabeth Williams, is a young woman who keeps a small shop in an old toll-house at Abermorddu, the house having only two compartments-Miss William's bedroom and the shop-and she said that i the defendant, John Hughes, of Cefnybodd, a collier, came into her shop at eight p.m., on the 16th February, bought some sweets, and asked for a match, which she gave him. He then asked for a kiss, which she indignantly refused, whereupon he went round the counter to her. A struggle ensued, and defendant succeeded in kissing her, but afterwards threw her down. She screamed and called for help, when he rushed to the door and attempted to lock it. She followed him to the door, however, when another struggle took place, during which he made improper overtures to her. She succeeded in getting out of his clutches, and ran out for a neighbour. The latter returned with her and found the defendant com- fortably seated near the fire in Miss Williams' bedroom. He ordered her out, and she went back to her house accompanied by complainant, leaving defendant in possession of shop and bedroom. Miss Williams returned once more at nine o'clock, and finding the defendant still there, she locked him in and sent for a policeman, who unfortunately was not to be found. At twenty minutes to eleven some persons wanted to make purchases at the shop, so the complainant unlocked the door and the defendant walked out. After she had served the customers she went to the door, when the defendant jumped to her once again. She ran to the neigh- bour's house for safety, and on returning home for the night she discovered the defendant hiding behjudithe bedroom door. He ultimately went out, lfowirver. The defendant, who pleaded that he was drunk at the time, was%mlcted in a penalty of f2 !O.. (id., the bench remarking that he had narrowly escaped being sentrfor trial. Y A
WHITFORD. !
WHITFORD. "A GENTLEMAN PREACHING THE GOSPEL" .-In a Welsh Calvinistic Methodist book published fifty years ago there is an account (under the indexed heading of "A gentleman preaching the gospel") of the way in which the squire of Downing and Bychton Hall used to deliver spiritual addresses to his poorer neighbours at Mostyn. Mr. David Per,i-Lut had the misfortune to lose his daughter, by death, in the year 1832, and a letter of condolence was addressed to him by two persons signing them- selves as Calvinistic Methodists; and the sentiments contained in the letter show the gratitude, which was generally felt in the neighbourhood, for the lectures or sermons which Mr. Pennant preached. Bychton was the old family residence of Mr. Pennant and here, not at Downing, tho family lived at the time referred to. The house stood, surrounded by a wood, near the high road at Mostyn. As usual in old mansions there was a large kitchen and it was in this kitchen that Mr. Pennant gathered his neighbours together once in each week for religious worship. The meeting began by Mr. Pennant fall- ing on his knees on the bare floor and engaging in prayer for a quarter of an hour or so. Then for an hour he would read from the Bible and expound the scriptures. His demeanour when in prayer is said to have been full of humility. He was often heard to say while praying that he was "the greatest sinner upon earth." When reading and explaining portions of scripture, and in teaching the people, his style was lucid and clear to the smallest intellect, and his manner full of humility and deep reverence. The love of Christ towards a fallen world was his constant theme; and the addresses appear to have been delivered with great impressiveness. Many persons who were never in the habit of attending a place of worship went regularly to Bychton In acknowledging the receipt of the letter referred to Mr. Pennant wrote Downing, Saturday,— Dear Friends,—I feeljvery much obliged to you for the kind letter I received from you on Wednesday afternoon on my return from Bychton. I am grateful for your expressions of sympathy and con- dolence. I am indeed thankful to learn from your letter that the Lord has in some degree blessed my work of reading to you the Scriptures. I consider it to be the highest honour on earth to be permitted to labour in the Lord's work. And should he employ me as a humble instrument in his hands to turn one soul to the saving knowledge of the Truth, it will be more thun ample reward for my humble efforts. With every wish for your spiritual and temporal welfare, I remain your well wisher, D. PENNANT." Mr. Pennant spoke and wrote in Welsh and the above is a translation.
__. HALKYN.
HALKYN. FORTHCOMING CONCERT.-An amateur concert is announced to be given in the National Schools, on Wednesday evening, the 16th inst., and an excellent programme has been prepared. Several popular artistes have kindly given their services, and the concert promises to be as successful as previous pleasant concerts at Halkyn have proved. We understand that Mr. Lambert, of the King's Head Hotel, will run an omnibus to Halkyn on the occa- sion, if a prospect of sufficient support appears. MARRIAGE REJOICINGS.—On Wednesday last, this village was all astir consequent on the marriage of a lady and gentleman well-known and universally respected in Halkyn and the surrounding neigh- bourhood, viz. Mr. Thomas Parry and Miss Margaret Jones. Mr. Parry, for many years. past. has taken an active part in promoting the interests of his native parish. As Guardian, Churchwarden, Overseer and Waywarden, he discharged his duties honourably and well, and his courteous and genial manner made him a universal favorite. We may also say of Miss Jones, that she was held in high esteem and regard by a large circle of friends. The Church on the occasion was crowded to excess, and on leaving, the happy pair in walking up to the lych gate, did so amidst a shower of rice and the usual tokens of congratulation, and several bouquets of flowers were strewn in their way. On entering their carriage which was in waiting for them, they took their departure for London enroute for the Continent, amidst the ringing cheers of those assembled, including the whole of the school children, and many were the expressions of God bless the happy pair." The firing of cannon in honor of the event was incessant.
--LLANFERRES.
LLANFERRES. FUNERAL OF MR. POTTS, J.P.—The funeral of Mr. Henry Potts, J.P., took place on Thursday last at Chester Cemetery, and among the mourners were Messrs. H. J. Potts and Algernon Potts (sons), and Arthur Potts and Frederick Potts (brothers) Messrs. Reginald Potts, A. E. Potts, T. II. Dixon, and Frederick Barker; Mr. H. Garnett, Captain Garnett, Mr. P. J. Ash, and the Rev J. R. Owen. Several private carriages followed. At the Ceme- tery the cortege was met by a number of local gentry, among whom we noticed Sir T. G. Frost, Messrs. E. Dixon, Colt-Williams, L. Barker, J. T. Pownall, Lloyd, C. Townsend (county treasurer), Scott, Taylor, Harrison, T. Q. Roberts, Colonel Evans-Lloyd, Capt. Hall, Lieut. Gethin, the Revs. C. H. Hylton Stewart, H. Stephens, H. Grantham, and R. Richardson, Dr. Grainger, etc. The body was in a cedar shell enclosed in a polished oak coffin with brass furniture, and the plate bore the simple inscription Henry Potts, died March 22, 1884, aged 73 years." The funeral service was very impressively read by the Rev. E. Marston, assisted by the Rev. L. Garnett. The coffin was covered with flowers, and before it was placed in the vault several beautiful wreaths were placed upon it by the hands of the sorrowing relatives. The funeral arrangements were entrusted to Messrs. Brown, Holmes, and Co.
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IT I"; Î"H''I'f[ '1'1\ 1. I wa;< troubled (or maJlY 'l'<Ln; w(H a compluint, gravel &o„ luy blood became thin, 1 was drill and inactive, could hardly crawl about, and was an old worn-out man nil over, and could got nothing to help mo until I got Hop Hitters, and now my blood and kidneys are nil right, and J alii II." active n a man ofthirty. althoup.h lam seventy-two, and I have no doubt it will do as well for others oI my age. It is worth the trial," -(F-,Ltlier.)
GREENFIELD.
GREENFIELD. THE TIDES IN THE DEE. -0 wing to the prevalence of easterly winds, the tide on Saturday did not reach the height expected, for had the wind blown from the west it was expected that the sea would have overflown the river cop. The tide was nevertheless unusually high, and a high tide was also attained on Sunday. MOUNT GILEAD CHAPEL.-On Saturday evening last a very interesting meeting of a miscellaneous character was held in the above chapel, under the presidency of Mr. John Hughes (loan Huw), of Bagillt. The programme, which was a well- selected one, consisted of addresses, dialogues, and songs, and also competition in spelling, reading, impromptu speaking, and singing, for which substantial prizes were given. The meeting commenced with a congregational hymn, followed by an able address by the chairman. There were also present at the meeting, Mynyddwr, Messrs. William Williams and David Griffiths (printer), and William Davies (Peniel), who were adjudica- tors on the competitions. Mynyddwr, as usual, entertained the company with his quaint Welsh sayings, and was the means of producing roars of laughter. The following was the programme gone through—Glee, Mr. Ellis Jones and party; song, Miss Sarah Hughes; competition in spelling, winner, Mr. Peter Jones glee, Mr. E. Jones and party song, Bcibl mawr fy mam," Mr. Thomas Jones in the reading competition the prize was equally divided between Masters Peter and Thomas Jones; song, "Mentra Gwen," Mr. John Booley competition in impromptu speaking; address by Mynyddwr dialogue, the Misses Sarah Hughes and Eliza Williams; song, "Chwifio'r cadach gwyn," Mr. Thos. Jones; reading, "Jacki yn cyfrwyo y fuwch," Mr. S. Roberts song, Bwth- yn nghanol y wlad," Mr. John Booley; song, Miss Sarah Booley; glee, Peniel chapel choir. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the chairman and singers on the motion of Mr. John Marsden (Holywell). which was suitably acknowledged, and the audience then dispersed after having enjoyed a very pleasant evening.
. Correspondence.
Correspondence. [We do not identify ourselves with the opinions expressed by our correspondents.]
THE PRICE OF GAS AT HOLYWELL.
THE PRICE OF GAS AT HOLYWELL. To the Editor of the "Flints/tire Observer." DEAR SIR,-The late Sir Robert Peel once remarked that the only way to get rid of a nuisance was to agitate Now, I do think it is high time we should, as townspeople, agitate against the hardship of paying so high a price for our gas. I think I may safely say that a consider- able amount of gas manufactured at Greenfield is not burnt, but owing to the old and leaky state of the pipes, a considerable quantity escapes, and that a much less amount of gas for illuminating purposes would suffice if a thorough over-haul of the pipes in the town were made. The laying down of now pipes, and the relaying of others no doubt would entail a considerable outlay, but I do believe it would well pay in the long run.—I am, dear sir, yours truly, F. W. Holywell, April 2nd, 1884.
+ MR. HALL, JUNE., AT THE…
+ MR. HALL, JUNE., AT THE LATE VESTRY MEETING. To the Editor of the Flintshire Obscrvcr." Sin,-Dear, dear, dear this is very sad. At the late Vestry Meeting, held at the Town Hall, Flint, Mr. Joseph Hall, junior, accused an "ex-Town Councillor of damaging his character by saying he was against the poor." Thus mildly is the awful truth revealed by the local papers. It seemed the question arose in reference to some property be- longing to Mr. Hall, senior, which must have been in a voq- bad state, believe he was summoned and ordered to abate th&jiuisance arising therefrom, upon which this wiseU.coiraeiiHer" blamed the Parish houses for the nuisance. Now, I, in com- pany with other gentlemen, have often visited the Alms-houses, and although they have neither back- doors nor privies, arc in a far better sanitary con- dition inside than some of Mr. Hall's (and other parties) houses,—including some marine villas-who would, if they could, pull down the poor peoples' homs because they happen to be contiguous to their own. Is Mr. Hall's memory so short as to forget what he proposed at a meeting of the Sani- tary Committee a short time back, viz. :—" That when any of them became empty they should be shut up." Is not that going against the poor, Joseph. ? The first of November is looming in the distance, and I suppose Mr. Joseph Hall, junior, is anxious to set himself right with the poor electors, hence his indignant speech against AN Ex-ToWN COUNCILLOR,
—. Football Notes and Matches.
— Football Notes and Matches. FIXTURES.—On Good Friday, the Rovers will play two matches on their own ground. In the morning with a team from Prescot, which will be represented by some old Holywell players, under the captaincy of Mr. George Evans (Bagillt). In the afternoon, the Rovers will have the Coedpoeth pitted against them. Two good games may be anticipated. WALES AND SCOTLAND. This annual fixture under Association rules was played at Cathkin- park, Glasgow, on Saturday, and after a not over brilliant game resulted in favour of the Caledonians by four goals to one. In the first half of the game the Welshmen showed a bold front, and had some- what the best of the play, the scoring being level. On changing ends the Schotchmen, playing much better together, gained the upper hand, and press- ing their opponents very considerably scored three additional goals, leaving the issue as above stated. NORTHERN WELSH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.—The Carnarvon Athletic and Bangor Football Qubs were announced to play in the semi-final tie of the above association at Vaynol Park, on Saturday. The clubs had met a fortnight ago, when the Athletics won by one goal to nil. The Bangor men protested that the Carnarvon men changed their goalkeeper during the game, and the protest was subsequently upheld by the committee of the association, and it was ordered that the match be played over again on neutral ground. By the kind permission of Mr. Assheton-Smith, the cricket ground at Vaynol was secured, and the match duly advertised. However, the Athletics declined to play, alleging that the meeeting of the committee was not a legal one. The Bangor team went to Vaynol, kicked the ball through the goal, and left. They therefore claim the tie. CIIARTTY MATCH AT HOLYWELL ON EASTER- MONDAY.—A football match in which considerable interest is taken, has been arranged to be played in Holywell on Easter-Monday, the proceeds of which will be given towards the funds of the Flintshire Dispensary. The match will be played between the Cambrian Wanderers and the Dee Rovers, and in the former team several members of the old Holywell Club will appear. The Flintshire and Carnarvonshire Battalion Band will play on the ground, during the game, and tickets of admission to the ground are being already rapidly bought up. The following will compose the teams:—Cambrian Wanderers: Goal, Thomas Hughes (Holywell) backs-J. B. Asterley (Whitchurch) and D. J. Thomas (Bagillt) half-backs Harry Askew (Bagillt) and Fred Owen (Bootle) forwards— Robert Williams (Liverpool), H. F. Jones (Holywell), Caradoc Williams (Holywell), and J. H. Jones (Greenfield) centres—D. Williams, captain, (Holywell), and G. D. Edwards (Everton) umpire—Mr. T. C. Griffiths. Holywell Rovers: Goal-R. Jones; backs-W. R. Kenyon and W. j Jones half-backs—George Hughes, A. Ellis, and E. Williams; forwards—W. J. Evans, E. Jones (captain), W. F. Bramwell, Robert Jones, and W. T. Charlton; umpire Mr. Thomas Davies. Referee—Mr. J. J. Williams. Kick off at 3 o'clock prompt.
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RHYL.
RHYL. SUCCESS OF A MEDICAL STUDENT.—It will be pleasing to the friends of Mr. Edwin Jones, grand- son of the Rev. John Williams, Rhyl, son of the late Dr. Edwin Jones, Rhyl, educated at St. Asaph Grammar School, and late an apprentice with Dr. Roland Williams, Aled House, Holyhead, to know that he has won the first prize silver medal of the Royal College of Surgeons' School of Medicine, Edinburgh, as the best practical anatomist. He was also placed third in physiology. PETTY SESSIONS.—At Rhyl Sessions, on Monday, Messrs. M. A. Gage, O. Williams, A. W- Merridew, and Henry Parry were appointed overseers of the parish of Rhuddlan for the ensuing year.-Joseph Hughes was fined 17s. including costs for being drunk at Rhuddlan on Sunday, the 16th ultimo and Joseph Thomas was mulcted in the same amount for being drunk at Rhyl on the following Sunday. Inspector M'Laren informed the bench that there had been more drunken cases on Sundays recently than he had experienced for many years past. Parties from the surrounding villages came to Rhyl for drink, whilst others from Rhyl went to these villages. On the previous evening there were a great number of persons drunk in town, and summonses had been issued against some of them. -For being drunk and abusive Robert Williams, the Rhyl town-crier, was fined 15s. including costs. ENGLISH BATTIST CIIAPEL.-On Thursday last a tea-meeting in connection with the above was held in the lecture hall adjoining the chapel. A numerous company sat down to well-spread tables, those having charge of them bein-: -Mrs. Foote, Mrs. W. P. Jones, Mrs. McEwen, Mrs. Robbins, Miss Walton, Mrs. Phillips (34 West Parade), Mrs. Myerscough, Miss Johnson, Miss Jones, (Sussex- street), Miss Gittoes, Miss King, Miss Walmsley. After tea a sale of useful and fancy articles, left from the bazaar, was held in the vestry. For 7.30 the Rev. H. Stowell Brown, Liverpool, had been announced to deliever one of his popular lectures, but owing to the lamented death of his wife the rev. gentlemen was unable to be present. In his absence the Rev. W. Wright Robinson, Shrewsbury, delivered an interesting lecture on Society: a kaleidoscopic view thereof." The Rev. W. Evans-Foote, pastor, occupied the chair. —- 4
Markets and Fairs.
Markets and Fairs. HOLYWELL MARKET-FRIDAY. Wheat, per hobbet of ICS lbs 12s. Od. to 14s 011. Barley 117 lbs 8s. 0d.' lis." 6d." Oats 105lbs 6s. 6d. 8s. Od. Beans 180 lbs 12s. Od. 13s. Od. PRODUCE :— Clover Hity, per ton 80s. Od. 95,9. cd. Meadow 70s. Od. 80s. Od. WheatStraw, 50s. Od. 60s. Od. Barley Straw, 30s. Od. 35s. Od. Oat Straw, 40s. Od. 45s. Od. Potatoes, per 221 lbs 6s. 6d. 8s. Od. Beef per lb 7d. to 10d. V.eai lOd. Mutton" 9d..< nd- Pork" 7d. 8d. Fowls per couple 3s. 6d. to 4s. 6d. Fresh butter per lb is 7d Eggs 16 is. Od.
Metals and Mining.
Metals and Mining. THE METAL MAEKET: — LEAD: £ s. d. £ s d. English pig, common ll 7 6—1112 6 11 12 6-11 17 6 W.B 11 17 6-12 2 6 sheet and bar 12 10 0— Pipe 12 17 6— re(I 15 10 0- "white. I610 0-19 0 0 patent shot 14 15 o- sPamsh 11 0 0— SPELTER:— Silesian, ordinary brands 14 10 0- special brands 14 15 0- English, Swansea 15 2 6- COPTER :— Tough cake and ingot 59 10 0-60 0 0 Best selected 61 0 0—62 0 0 Sheets and sheathing. 65 0 0—67 0 0 Flat bottoms. 68 0 0—70 0 0
LOCAL LEAD MINES.
LOCAL LEAD MINES. COED-Y-FEDW AND PANT BUARTII. -The mine in its various parts is maintaining its full value, one of the lodes being worth 2 tons per fathom. PEN-YE-OESEDD.—The east and west joint in the 150 south has been intersected since the last report, and the ground has become more mineralised. GORSEDD AND MERLLYN.—The lode in the 70 level east is 1 i ft. wide, and gradually improving, and is 2 now worth 10 cwt. of lead ore per fathom. The pitch is also improving for lead. EAST LONG RAKE.—A rich pile of lead stuff has been brought to the surface awaiting dressing operations. The lodes in the 40 fm. level north and west continue to yield well. SINCLAIE. The 60 level south Wacco shaft has been extended 9 yards, and the ground is of the same congenial character as for some time past. The joint is one foot wide, principally carbonate of lime, containing occasional stones of lead. The intersection of the Baley Gwyn lode under such favorable prospects cannot fail being successful. WEST HOLWAY. In the 80 level east the cross- cut, after driving seven yards north, has reached the hanging side of the lode, and a splendid discovery of lead is the result, yielding at present li tons of lead per fathom. The discovery is most encouraging, and has added considerably to the value of the mine. The cross-cut going south is also undergoing a favorable change, and indicates a near approach to the Plantation lode. WESTMINSTER CONSOLS, NEAR HALKYN.—We are glad to announce that this important take bids fair to become a great success. Samples of good lead and copper are now being raised at the mine, one of which has been handed to us this day by the Captain. We wish the mine every success, and judging from what we have seen and heard, it promises to become as good a mining property as any in Flintshire.
LEAD ORES SOLD.
LEAD ORES SOLD. Mine. T. c. per ton. Purchasers. Roman Gravels 100 0 6 15 6 Walker, Parker & Co. Ditto 50 0 6 15 6 Panther Lead Co. Ditto 50 0 7 1 0 Runcorn Co. Ditto 50 0 7 0 0 Ditto. Isle of Man 60 O 9 2 G "Walker, Parker & Co. Ditto 60 0 [J 2 (j Quirk, Barton & Co. Van 80 0 8 0 0 Sheldon, Bush & Co. Ditto 40 0 8 7 0 'Weston Son & Co. Ditto 30 0 b 2 G Adam Eyton & Son.
YSCEIFIOG.
YSCEIFIOG. ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING.—The annual vestry meeting of the parish of Y sceifiog was held on Thursday, the 27th ult., at the National School- room, for the purpose of making a new rate, nominating overseers, and appointing waywardens for the ensuing year, and for examining the excuse list. The rector (Rev. D. Morgan, B.D.) presided, and there were also present-Rev. D. Jenkins (Rhesycae), Messrs. W. Thomas (Plasnewydd), J. Williams (Gelli Fowler), Thomas Jones (Bron- fadog), N. H. Morris (Post Offica), John Ellis (Penucharplwy), Robert Jones (Merllyn), John Davies (Llwyndrain), Edward Williams (Bryn- cloddiau), William Evans (Pandy), Henry Williams (Coedymynydd), and Samuel Edwards (assistant- overseer) The rector having read the notice convening the meeting, the following persons were nominated to be submitted'to the justices for their selection to serve as overseers of the parish Messrs. John Williams (Gelli), Edward Williams (Bryn- clodaiau), N. H. Mcrris (Post Office), and William Evans' (Pahdy). On the motion of the rector the following gentlemen were appointed way- wardens for the ensuing year —Bodeugan (Rev. D. Morgan, rector), Coedymynydd (Mr. Edward Edwards, Colomendy), Garneddwen (Mr. Davies, Coedybrain), Gelli Loveday (Mr. William Thomas, Plasnewydd), Prysau (Mr. Robert Jones, Merllyn), Trefraith (Mr. Thomas Jones, Bronfadog), Trelan- isa (Mr. N. H. Morris), Trelanucha (Mr. John Davies, Llwyndrain). The excuse list was then examined and passed. After the conclusion of the meeting, at'the request of the rector, nearly all the ratepayers present signed a petition in favour of the closing of public houses in England on Sunday.
4. NORTHOP.
4. NORTHOP. PETTY SESSIONS THURSDAY—Before J. Scott Bankes, Esq. (chairman), W. Thom, J. Henry, and T. Bate, Esqs. APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS. The following appointments of overseers were made by the inagistrates:-Nortbop, Messrs. Edw. Jones, Parkgate W. Astbury, Galchog D. Hughes, Rhosesmor; and James Mason, Plas- bellin. Cilcain. Messrs. Ed. Wynne, Trelan; Geo. Hooson, Maesalun Edward Blackwell, Nant Alun Mill; and R. Jones, Rhydycrogwydd. Halkyn, Messrs. J. Bithell, Hafod J. Williams, Lygan-y- lan and Edward Roberts, Rhesycae. SCIIOOL ATTENDANCE CASES. Mr. P. Smith Jones, school attendance officer, summoned the following parents for the irregular attendance of their children at school:—Joseph Ellis, Penllyn, Halkyn, for Susanna Ellis; fined Is. Emma Jones, Catch, Halkyn, for Sarah Elizabeth Jones; order made. Daniel Jones, Moelyoria, Halkyn, for Edward Jones fined 2s. Gd. DILAPIDATED COTTAGES. Hugh Lloyd Jones, of Broughton, Chester, was summoned for not repairing four cottages situate in the parish of Halkyn, they being unfit for human habitation. Mr. Seller, solicitor, of Chester; de- fended.—Mr. E. W. Jones, inspector of nuisancas for the Mold district of the Holywell Union, said that the roof of these cottages was in a very dil- apidated condition, there being holes in it. The walls of the houses were damp, and the medical officer had certified that the houses were unfit to live in. There was no closet to the houses. He had received a letter from the defendant, in which he said he would attend to the matter. By Mr. Seller: There had been a closet, but only one wall of it was now standing. —Mr. Seller said since the time Mr. Jones bought this property in September last, he had not received any rent from tenants. "They were living there rent free, and did so in the ilast owner's lifetime.—Thomas Johnson, slaterer, said he saw these cottages about the 14th of Jan., but could not see anything the matter with them except that a little bit of mortar had fallen from the top of one of the houses.—Robert Jones, a carpenter, who was also called by the defendant said he bargained with the defendant some time ago to repair the roofs of these cottages for X2 15s., but when he went to them he found they required new roofing altogether. He did not think the cottages were fit to live in.—The bench adjourned the case for a month, and ordered that in the meantime the tenants should either be ejected or the repairs done.