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HOLYWELL RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL
HOLYWELL RURAL DIS- TRICT COUNCIL At the meeting of the Holywell Rural Council on Friday, there were present:—Mr R. Lloyd Davies. chairman Mrs Johnson Jones, Messrs J. Petrie, Edw. Webster, S. Lloyd, Edw. Jones (Gronant), Edw. Jones (Whitford), Edw. Evans, 31. Williams, D. Hughes, W. Hoberts (erquis), E. J. Gaskell, with Mr P. Harding Roberts, clerk Mr W. H. Roberts, assistant clerk, and the Surveyors and Inspectors, THE NEW YEAR. The Chairman wished the Councillors a very happy new year. Mrs Johnson Jones The same to you, and many of them. Mr Webster: We reciprocate the good wishes. The Clerk We were expecting you to say Calenig (laughter). Mr Webster: I would couple with it the officials and everyone connected with the institution. The Clerk I am sure it is mutual. The Chairman And including the members of the Press. Mr Petrie: The fourth estate must not be forgotten. HALKYN WINES DRAINAGE EXTENSION. The Holywell Surveyor submitted a report upon his examination of the plans of the Halkyn Mines Drainage (Extension) Bill. The proposed works would not effect the roads. The tunnel would be HO yards below road level- It was suggested that a clause be asked to be inserted protecting the Council against drainage to any water supply in the area of the drainage works. It was agreed to if necessary. YSCKIF'IOG I10ADS. Inquiry was made as to the position of the Council in regard to a new road made by Mr Capel Cure at Ysceifiog, as substitution of one rendered dangerous, and in bad repair. The Surveyor said the new road was open to the public, but had not been transferred to the Council. The new road was more con- venient. GWAENYSGOR WATER. Complaint was teceived of the unsatisfactory state of the water from the parish pumps at Gwaenysgor, and it was agreed that the attention of the Parish Council be called to the state of the pump. NEW HOUSES. Plans of new houses in the district were submitted for approval. The Inspector stated that one of the houses was the outcome of the action of the Housing Committee. The remark was made that it would be well if others followed the example- MID-FLINTSHIRE LIGHT RAILWAY. The Clerk reported that he had received from Mr Williams, the secretary of the Mid- Flintshire Light Railway, acknowledging his communication as to the proposed support of the Council to the extent of t7,000, which would be placed before the committee. He would also place before the Committee the request as to the Railway Company dropping the proposal to charge od per ton in connection with the tunnel. OAKENHOLT ROAD DIVERSION A letter was read from Messrs Hughes and Hughes, Flint, stating that the North Wales Paper Company consented to the widening to the 20 feet of the road they proposed to make at Oakenholt, and to defray the cost of the diversion. SCAVENGING AT BAGILLT. A communication was received from the Local Government Board intimating that under the circumstances stated by the Clerk in regard to the expenses of scavenging at Green- field, the Board would be prepared to grant an order declaring the expenses of scavenging to be a charge upon the area of Holywell Rural not included in the special district of Bagillt. Mr Petrie That is what we asked for at the beginning. They have been a long time in understanding it. He proposed that applica- tion be made to the Local Government Board for the order. The proposition, upon being seconded by Mr S Lloyd, was carried. LLANASA AND THE WATER SCHEME. ANOTHER DEADLOCK. The Clerk of the Llanasa Parish Council forwarded copies of resolutions passed by the Council at a recent meeting. One resolution was to the effect that the Council rejects the amended scheme of Messrs Dodd and Dodd, considering that it was a repetition and extension of the original scheme. The second resolution was that the Council make arrange- ments for separate water supplies where needed, believing that it could be done to the satisfac- tion of all concerned. The Clerk reported that the Parish Council be asked what the proposals were. Mr Petrie said the Council should be told that before they could satisfy the Local Government Board the District Council must know what their plans were. If it was such a simple matter the pity was so much time was spent upon it. Mr E Evans said he believed the intention was to enlarge the storage of water. The Chairman Didn't they try to do that themselves at the commencement. Mr E Evans They have been seeking water for years. Mr Petrie: I suppose they will take round the water cart. The Clerk If they could have enlarged the storage of water the parish would have saved a considerable sum, which would have to be be paid by the parish. There would be the development and engineering expenses. Mr Petrie Llanasa Council must take care they have not a water scheme carried out and charged with the cost. Mr E Evans I agree that the Parish Coun- cil be asked what the scheme they proposed was intended to be. ¡ NORTHOl' HALL DRAINAGE. The Clerk reported that Mr Webster and himself attended the meeting at Northop on the Northop Hall drainage, when the scheme prepared by Mr A C Williams was explained and considered. Sir John E Bankes raised the question of the disposal of the effluent from the tanks into a stream. Mr A C Williams was desired to report upon the matter and to forward the plans to Sir J Eldon Bankes. —It was also decided that the plans be re- ferred for consideration to the representatives of each ward in the parish for consideration, and they will report to a further parish meet- ing' MOLD MEDICAL OFFICER'S SALARY. INCREASE GRANTED. Application was 'made by Dr E Williams, Medical Officar of Health for the Mold rural district, for an increase of salary. Dr Williams pointed out how greatly the duties imposed upon him by recent legislation had increased the work connected with the office, the re- muneration for which was now quite inadequate. The National Insurance Act would also add to his duties as medical omcer of health. Mr Petrie I take it the work is satisfac- torily done, and that the duties are similar to our other officer. Mr Gaskell proposed that the salary be in- creased to the same extent as already had been done in the case of the Holywell Medical Officer. Mr W Roberts thought those applications were coming very often. He considered that applications should only be made on three months1 notice, and that all applications should be considered together. Mr Petrie seconded Mr Gaskell's proposi- tion. Mr E Jones could not see that the Council could get out of granting the application. The Clerk remarked that the Government paid one-half of the medical officer's salary. The proposition which increased the salary from £35 to JfcTO per annum was carried. SANITARY INSPECTOR'S SALARY. APPLICOTION FOR INCREASE DEFERRED Application for an increase of salary was made by Mr J P Jones, sanitary inspector for the Holywell district, on the ground of increased work through recent legislation. Mr Jones pointed out that the salary was the same as when he was appointed in 1896, but the work had in many ways very considerably increased. He considered he was entitled to some re- muneration for the extra duties hf was called upon to carry out. He was allowed no out-of- pocket expenses. Mr Petrie said he thought Mr Jones would be perfectly safe with the council, but he did think that the whole question, for certain reasons, connected with the offices of sanitary inspectors should be brought forward at once, and considered. He agreed there was a great in- crease in the work. Mr Jones would not suffer very much if the matter was deferred to a com- mittee for full consideration. There may be changes in the future in regard to the sanitary inspectors. If the committee considered the increase was justified, and he had no reason to doubt it, the increase would count from the date of the application. He proposed that the application be referred to a committee of the council. Mr S Lloyd saw no reason why the Council should not deal forthwith with the application, as in the case of the medical officer, and pro- posed that the salary of the Holywell Inspector be increased by ;CSO per annum G £ 120 ad- vanced to JE150). Mr W Roberts seconded Mr Petrie's proposi- tion, and Mr Gaskell seconded Mr S Lloyd's amendment. Upon a division the proposition to refer the application to committee was carried by eight votes to five.
FOWL MYSTERY --
FOWL MYSTERY STRANGE BUCKLEY CASE John Bennett, New Brighton, was on Mon-* day week brought up at Mold on a charge of stealing three fowls and was remanded for en- quiries. On Friday last he was again brought up before Messrs Peter E Roberts and H J Roberts, and charged this time with stealing five fowls, the property of some person or per- sons unknown. The evidence of three men and a woman resident in the Buckley district was given to show that on December 28th [accused offered the fowls for sale, stating that they had been honestly obtained, and would not get into trouble anybody who purchased them. One man and one woman purchased two of the fowls—one each. A noteworthy feature of the case was the defence set up by the accused. He stated on oath that on Friday, December 27th, he was in the neighbourhood of Klondyke Colliery looking for work, and in a field in the vicinity he noticed a sack. He assumed it belonged to someone who had been stealing coal. He re- turned to the place the next day and found the sack contained two cockerels, two hens and two rabbits. Beside the sack and partially con- cealed by it was a half-pint bottle of whisky. He drank the whisky and took possession of the sack's contents. What the witnesses called by the police had said as to his efforts to sell the things. He admitted that the proper course would have been to have informed the police of his find. In reply to the Chairman accused said he did not follow his proper occupation as a collier. buc was willing to do any work he could get. He also admitted that the last time he worked as a collier was when coal could be got for nothing in the Buckley district. It was stated that accused had a most un- satisfactory record, but the Bench decided to give him the benefit of the doubt, especially as it was the commencement of the New Year, the Chairman expressing the hope that it would be the means of his mending his ways. Bennett expressed his intention to do so, and said if Supt. Davies would find him work he would be very pleased to go to it.
CAERGWRLE PETTY SESSIONS
CAERGWRLE PETTY SESSIONS THURSDAY. Before Messrs W. Carstairs Jones, W. Davies, Capt. Jones, H. H.Hughes. W. G. Barcroft and n. Allen. LATE BOROTTGH MEMBER. Before commencing the business of the court, the Chairman said he was sure it was the wish of the Bench that the magistrates' clerk should communicate their sympathy to Mrs Summers and family in their bereavement.—Mr W. Davies seconded, and it was carried. LICENSE CHANGES. Mr Eustace Jonev (Messrs Walker, Smith and Way, Chester), applied for a protection order to be granted to Elizabeth Davies to sell at the Crown Inn, Penymynydd. He explained that the applicant was the widow of the late licensee, who died on Saturday. He applied for a protection order for her to sell until the transfer sessions.—In reply to Supt. Davies, Mr Jones said that Mrs Davies' tenancy would only extend to the transfer sessions.—The Bench granted the application.
BISHOP'S BEREAVEMENT
BISHOP'S BEREAVEMENT FCERAL OF MRS EDWARDS IMPRESSIVE SCEXE AT ST ASAPH The funeral of the late Mrs Edwards took place at St Asaph on Thursday, and formed one of the most impressive scenes of thnt kind which the old city has witnessed. The Cathedral flag was flying at half-mast, and throughout the city there were evidences of mourning, while clergy and laity poured in from all quarters of the diocese to join with the citizens in paying a personal tribute to the memory of the departed lady. The congrega- tion in the Cathedral was of a representative character. Amongst those present we noticed the Lord Lieutenant of Denbighshire (Colonel W Cornwallis West), Colonel Howard, C.B., Deputy Lieutenant of Flintshire, and Mrs HowardLord Mostyn and the Hon Edward Mostyn, Hon L A Brodrick and Mrs Brodrick, Sir Watkin Williams-AVynn, C.B-. Colonel Robert Williams-Wynn, D.S.O., Mr Charles Williams, Eryl: Mr E 0 V Lloyd, Rhaggat; Colonel H B L Hughes of Kinmel, Mr Stanley Weyman, Col Sir Clement Royds, C.B., Col P H Johnston, C.M.G., AlrW B Yates, deputy chairman of Flintshire Quarter Sessions Mr W D W Griffith of Garn, and Miss Ermine Griffith, Capt E W Griftith, of Plas Newydd, Trefnant, Mr H L Bibby, Mr Wynne Corrie, Mr Egerton, Col Bartley, the Countess of Dundonald, the Warden of Llandovery, Mrs Griffith Boscawen, Trevalyn Hall, president of the St Asaph Diocesan Council of the Girls' Friendly Society Messrs H A and H M Cleaver, Diocesan Registrars Mr J P Lewis, Bishop's Secretary: Mr H A Tilby, Clerk of the Peace for Flintshire; Mr Charles Grimsley, Clerk of the St Asaph Union, Mr Joseph Lloyd, Secretary of the Diocesan Association of Schools; Mr H Graves, Mr Harold G Stock, Mr Jno Talbot, Rhyl, Mr R M Hugh-Jones, Rhyl, Colonel Arthur Mesham, Mr C L Fos- bery, Mr George B Behrens, Vron Yw Mr Edwin Morgan, Cae Gwyn, Tremeirchion Mr T B Watts, Mr W A Watts, Mr Edwin Mainer, Headmaster of St Asaph Grammar School Misses Pilkington, Misses Heaton, Colonel P T Davies-Cooke, Mr Cole, Mr Walthall, Sir Foster Cunliffe, Mr Rigby, Llandyrnog Dr Heap, Mr Ernest R Thomas, manager of the London City and Midland Bank, St Asaph Mr Robert Jones, Probate Office Mr T R Jones, headmaster of St Asaph National Schools Mr J Wynne Davies, vice-chairman of St Asaph Parish Council Mr J E Price, Mr J Emrys Jones, Mr W G Jones, Mr A P Lane, Cefn.; Mr E W Bradley, Kinmel Miss Ffoulkes, secre- tary of the Rhyl Branch G.F.S. Miss Anson, (Lady Superintendent), and Miss Bulkeley Johnson, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl Colonel Parry, D.S.O., and Mrs Parry. The Clergy from beyond the diocese of St Asaph included the Very Rev Griffith Roberts, Dean of Bangor, and Rev GEM Bennett, Christ Church, Chester. Local Nonconformity was represented by the Revs Jonathan Jones, Benjamin Hughes, W M Jones, and Owen Owens, and many lay members of the Noncon- formist bodies. Of the clergy of the diocese there was a representative muster. The chief mourners were the Bishop of St Asaph, Mr A Harold Edwards, Chancellor of the Diocese, Captain Frank Edwards, Rev Ernest Edwards and Mr H L G Edwards, sons; Mrs Fuller and Mrs Branston, daughters Major Fuller and Mr Branston, sons-in-law Mrs Lewis, Trefelwy, St Asaph, sister of the Bishop the Bishop of Chester, brother-in-law of the late Mrs Edwards Sir Francis Edwards, M.P., and Lady Edwards, cousins Rev Bickerton Edwards, Rev H T Edwards, Mr and Mrs Windsor Lewis, Mr and Mrs Charles Gregory, Rev and Mrs Green Price, and Rev Green Wilkinson, nephews and nieces. The coffin was borne frcm the Palace to the Cathedral by the private path, and at the entrance to the Cathedral yard was met by the officiating clergy and a full choir, who led the way into the sacred edifice. Chief amongst those officiating was the Archbishop of Canterbury, whose presence was regarded as very significant of the close bond of friendship existing between his Grace and the bereaved prelate, and was generally interpreted as a very gracious action. The Bishops of Bangor and St David's, the Dean of St Asaph, Arch- deacons Lloyd and Fletcher, Canons Daniel Davies, R. Trevor Owen, Hugh Roberts, :G Cunningham Joyce, C F Roberts, and the Vicars Choral of St Asaph werct present, Vicar W J Davies being the bearer of the Arch- bishop's cross. In the Cathedral the service was shared by the Dean of St Asaph and Canon Joyce, and the lesson was read by the Bishop of Bangor. The service included the hymn The King of Love my Shepherd is," and Spohr's anthem Blest are the departed." As the coffin was borne out of the Cathedral Chopin's Funeral March was impressively played by Mr W E Belcher, the Cathedral organist. The place of interment is a short distance from the south-west corner of the Cathedral, adjoining the grave of Miss Louisa Catherine Edwards, second daughter of the Bishop, who died in 1907. The coffin bore the following inscription Mary Laidley Edwards, the beloved wife of Alfred George Edwards, Bishop of St Asaph, died December 30th, 1912, aged 51 years," and was lowered into a grave which had been beautifully lined with flowers &c. The Archbishop of Canter- bury and the Bishop of St David's took the service at the graveside, and the singing of Nunc Dimittis" and 0 Fryniau Caer- salem brought the solemn ceremony to a close. Members of the Palace staff acted as bearers. Wreaths were sent by Mothers' Uni#n,G.F.F_ Candidates in the diocese, Mr and Mrs W E Belcher, Mrs and Misses Walthall, Mr and Miss Stock, Mr and Mrs Joseph Lloyd, Mr and Mrs Cleaver, Dr and Mrs Herbert Jenkins, Colonel Hughes, Kinmel, Mr and Mrs Manning, Mr and Mrs C Grimsley, Windsor and Katie, Mrs Charles Lewis, Laidley, Myfanwy and Lumley Green Wilkinson, Mr and Mrs Robt. Haines, Misses Bibby, Canon and Mrs D Davies, Wrex- bam Wrexham Town Branch G.F.S., Miss Hewitt Woodstock, Chorley Road, Bolton; Will, Emma, and Beatrice Branston Mr Arthur Heaton, Mr and Mrs Stanley Weyman, Rev Ernest Edwards, Miss Beloe, Mrs Newling, Mr and Mrs Chas. Williams, Eryl; Mrs and Miss Williams Wynn, Cefn K and H Wat- ling, Dean of St. Asaph and Mrs Wynne Jones With Winifred's Love," Mrs Fosbury, Ger- trude and William Gladstone, Hawarden Mrs and Misses Brinkley, Rev and Mrs T Iledfern, Denbigh the servants at Trefelwy, Mr M E Mitchell, Miteska; Mrs Turnour, Denbigh Misses Hughes, Kinmel; Mab," Miss G and L F Cunliffe, Sir F and Lad^ Edwards, Mis« Jones Bateman, Miss Lilian Jones Bateman, Mrs Mainwaring,Brynbella; Mr and Mrs Ban- ning, Boderw; Mr George B Behrens, Colonel Cornwallis West, Mrs Cole, Mr Lloyd, Rhagatt; Mr and Mrs Guy Francis, Miss Mildred Hughes, Mr and Mrs Harry Buddicom, Mrs Robert Black wall, Denbigh Mr Llewelyn Heaton, Rhyl; R M and Gertrude, G.F.S. Associates and members of St. Asaph Parish, Mr and Mrs R M Hugh Jones, Rhyl Mr and Mrs A H C Haslam, St. Asaph Missionary Working Party, Rev Canon C F Roberts, Llanddulas Very Rev Shadrach Pryce and Misses Price, Rhyl; Alice and Eva Pilkington, St. Asaph Deanery Branch G.F.S., Bishop of St. David's and Mrs Owen, Mr W C Jones, Llanerch Col. and Mrs Parry, Pengwern Mrs Pickup Dutton, Mrs Hughes, Highclere, Chesterton road Lord and Lady Mostyn, Major and Mrs Fuller, Mr Harold Edwards, Captain Edwards, Mrs John Scott Bankes, Mr and Mrs Lewis, Denbigh Mrs C Lutener, Mrs Gregson Ellis, Warden of Ruthin, Mr F Heaton, Mr and Conran, Canon and Mrs T Jones, Abergele Mrs and Miss Ogilvie, Mr and Mrs Charles Gregory, H S Hore and Gladys, Mrs James Lewis, May and Alfred Green Price, Rhyl Branch G.F.S., Diocesan Council G.F.S., Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl.
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ALUN COUNTY SCHOOL. FIRST ANNUAL RE-UNION OF OLD! PUPILS. One of the most interesting and successful gatherings which has taken place at the Alun County School, Mold, was held on Friday last, when there was the First Annual Re-union of Old Pupils. Old Pupils from all the surrounding district were ,present, and several from more distant places, about 130 in all. A large number of letters had been received by the Secretary, regretting the inability of old pupils to attend, owing to previous engage- ments, the meeting having been got up at very short notice. A most enjoyable evening was spent, a varied programme having been arranged. As all the pupils assembled in the Hall, which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion, they were received by the Headmaster, Mr. W. Lloyd Parry, B.A., and then passed on to their res- pective tables to commence a whist drive, which went on until 10 o'clock. The prizes, kindly given by members of the committee, were won by Miss Rita Edwards and Mr. H. J. Hughes. Afterwards a short musical programme was gone through, songs being rendered by Miss M. Eaton, Messrs. D. R. Roberts and Ben Davies, all of whom were very heartily received. Supper was then served in the School Kitchens, the catering being done by Messrs. Henry Roberts & Sons, who catered in their usual efficient manner, and gave entire satis- faction. On re-assembling iti the Hall, the Head- master gave a short speech, in which he stated that he was very thankful to the committee for the opportunity given him to renew his acquaintancowitli his old pupils, in a more pleasant and sociable way than their former acquaintance. Most of them—especially was this so with the old girls—had changed beyond his recognition. He thought everyone present would agree that the Re-union was a most successful one, especially when one knew that all the arrangements had been completed within a week, and thanks were due to the committee for the very efficient way in which they had performed their duties. Concluding, he said it was the intention of the Committee to hold a meeting annually, and he thought this was a very wise decision, as the members present that night showed at once that the time was quite ripe for an Association of the Old Pupils to be formed. Mr Littler, Prestatyn, in a very able and witty speech, proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to the Headmaster and also Miss Parry, and this was seconded very neatly by Mr. C. Thomas, Chester. Three cheers were then given by the Old Pupils for the Headmaster, and they were so very heartily given that one could easily see that the Headmaster is very highly esteemed by all those who have passed through his hands during the many years in which he has been connected with this School. Mr. Parry briefly responded, saying he accepted their vote of thanks, and would pass it on to all those who had in any way helped to bring the meeting to this happy conclusion. Voting took place during the evening for a Committee for the coming year, the following being elected :—Misses Lottie Lamb, Bertha Olive, Cissie Arthur, Myfanwy Eaton, Myfanwy Davies. Maggie Rowlands, Edith Roberts, Lila Williams, Gwen Eaton, Freda Davies. and Florrie Edwards; Messrs. Jack Llewellyn Jones, Eddie Hopwood, Tom Roberts, Glynne Hughes, Glynne Jones, Charlie Williams, Charlie Thomas, R. S. Davies, Ben Davies, and Fred Roberts. It was decided to hold the next meeting on Boxing Day next year, and the Committee hope that all Old Pupils will take an early oppor- tunity of getting into touch with the Secretary, Mr. R. S. Davies, Mold, so that next year invitations can be sent out to all those wishing to attend. Dancing went on until 2 o'clock, when the proceedings came to a conclusion, all joining in singing the National Anthem.
i KEEPING THE FLAG FLYING.…
i KEEPING THE FLAG FLYING. For nine yccuicr hare Heid the flag fluihii and if there is any yiuccr-ty in 9 political life at all. this is not the time, and at ail events I am i.ot the'man, to haul 9 down tuat jlag.Ir. Bonar L.i w, at Ashfcon-unoer-'Lyna, December lGlh, 11)12. 9
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WEPRE REJOICINGS. I TENANTS' BALL. Mr. J. R. Freme gave his 7th annual dance to his tenantry and employees at Wepre Hall. Mr. Freme, whose health was better than for some time past, received his guests in the billiard-room, which had been cleared for dancing. In all, about 130 guests assembled, including in addition to the tenantry several personal friends, and with the exception of three, all his colleagues on the Connah's Quay Urban District Council. Among the guests we noticed Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Freme, Mr. and Mrs. Burrell (London), Mr. Graham Lloyd (London), Miss Fowles, the Misses Thotn (Hawarden), Rev. L. Davies (Rhydymwyn), Ulf. and Mrs. T. W. Hughes (Flint), Miss Reed, Master Pat and Miss Yvonne Freme, Masfcfif Ronald and Miss Brenda Sugden, Miss Carter, Mr. J. V. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fox (Sealand), Mrs. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. John Charmley, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wright (Broad Oak Farm), Mr. and Mrs. H. Charmley (Pengwladys), Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Denny (Flint), Mr. and Mrs. Mothersole, Mr. Jos. Morris and Miss Morris, Mr. T. J. Reney, J.P., and Mrs. Reney, Ald. E. Blane, J.P., Mr. and Mrs. S. Vickers, Mr. Joseph Forber, Mr. J, W. Connell, J.P., Mr. W. H. Lloyd. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Pownall, Mr. John Hallows, Mr. Hai i i pson (Hawarden), Air. Darbyshire (Hawarden), Mr. and Mrs. Nikeas, Mr. Liversage, Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Williams, and Mr. and Mrs. Brockshaw. j The company was divided into three supper parties, and they were severally served in the dining-room by Messrs. Bollands, of Chester. Mr. Freme presided over the second supper party, at which the toast to the health of the host was proposed by Mr. John Wright, who referred to the improvement in the health of Mr. Freme, an improvement all present, he was sure, sincerely hoped would be well maintained. Reference was made to the two exceptionally trying years agriculturists have just passed through, and a tribute to the sympathy shewn by Mr. Freme to his tenants under trying cir- cumstances was paid and endorsed by the entire company.—Mr. Freme, in responding, stated that the interests and the comfort of the ten- ants on his estate was his first and main con- sideration. Following supper a very merry time was spent in the dancing room, a varied programme being carried out to the strains of the music provided by Messrs. Butterworth and Arm- strong, Chester. At the close of the dancing, and as Mr. Freme was about to leave the scene, Mr. J. Charmley expressed the thanks of the company for the royal fmanner in which they had been entertained. A further reference to the friendly relations which exist between Mr. Freme and his tenants led Mr. Charmley to ex- press a hope that whatever the changes the future may have in store, there would always be a "Freme at Wepre Hall. Mr. Freme, in his happy way, responded, and jocularly re- marked that he had recently bought a new hat, but, after listening to the many kind things ex- pressed that night, he was afraid he would not be able to wear it. He, however, expressed the unfeigned pleasure it gave him to maet his friends again, and, if they had enjoyed them- selves as much as they said they had, and as he thought they had, he was amply repaid. After all, Mr. Freme added, you are my people, and I am one of you, born and bred amongst you, and- hope to die amongst you, and my chief desire is to be friendly with all of you (applause). j Auld Lang Syne was sung lustily, and hearty cheers given for Mr. Freme as he left the room, after which the company dispersed.
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IRONWORKER'S DEATH., :$ FOUND ON FMBANKMENT. An inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of William Prestidge, aged 26 years an ironworker, of 79, Church Street, Connab'9 Quay, was made on Tuesday week by Mr- p. Llewellyn Jones, in the Golftyn Presbyterian Schoolroom. Mr. Aikenhead attended on beha-If of the British Steel Smelters' Association and [ the relatives of deceased. Mr. Alfred Prestidge, brother of deceased, gave evidence of identi' fication, and information concerning the habits of his brother. Mr. Charles Evans, ambulance attendant at Hawarden Bridge Works, William Speed, of Primrose Street, Connah's Quay, also gave evidence, from which it appeared that deceased was emploped in the sheet mills at Messrs. J. Summers' and Sons' works, but for the last month had not worked owing to all injury to his hand, for which he was receiving'; compensation pay. On Saturday last he attend- ed at the ambulance room, and from his appeal" anceand also his statement, gave the attendant cause to presume that lie had hurried to the works. His condition at the time was not, however, one for special remark. On his waY home again, and whjle on the embankment path, he was seized with an epileptic fit, and about 10-30 a.m. was discovered by Williatf Speed face downwards, and in an unconscious state. Assistance was summoned, but deceased failed to regain consciousness and died whilst being conveyed to his home. Dr. Wbittoioe deposed to being called to deceased before life was extinct, and gave it as his opinion that death was entirely due to the epileptic fit, a disease deceased was subject to.—Mr. Aiken- head put a question to the doctor with the object of eliciting information as to whether the badly-cut hand was responsible in any way for the fit.-Dr. Whittome replied in the negative, and the Coroner interposing said that if any cause and effect was raised, it would be his duty to adjourn the inquest and order a post-mortem examination. Mr. Aikenhead did did not, however, press the point, and a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence waS returned.
PENYMYNYDD.
PENYMYNYDD. TEA AND SOCIAL.—The ninth annual tea and social for the benefit of the older inhabitants of the district took place on Boxing Day, in the schools, and received the usual patronage. Tea was provided, when about 250 sat down to an excellent repast. After tea a concert was sustained by the following artistes Miss L Hughes, Chester; and Mr J. L. Coppack, Sandycroft- Their fine singing was greatly appreciated- and will not be forgotten for some time. The remainder of the programme was sustained by Kirkham's Komical Kompany, these causing roars of laughter with two farces. Miss K. Kirkham was easily the star of the Kompany, and when she and Miss D. Price sang the comical duet,' Tax the bachelors," they were vociferously. encored. Mrs J. Hurst and Miss L. Kirk- ham proved efficient accompanists. The duties of chairman were performed by Mrs T. Williams, Hawarden, an old inhabitant of the district many years ago. Mr T. Rowlands proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman, singers, waiters, officials, and all who had helped to make the evening such a success, Mr F. Griffiths, seconding. This was carried with acclamation. The singing of God Save the King brought this part of the programme to a close, after which a mince-pie was handed to all invited guests on leaving the room. Afterwards dancing was indulged in, bringing a-most successful evening to a close.
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