The North Wales Times

For the first class PHOTOGRAPHS, go D. & A. HUGHES, Photographers, Mold. Clubs, Par- Jee, Schools, Ac., by appointment. Mederafce The programme was as follows :— • Seren y Brython,' by the Cheir. Address, by the Chairman. Song, Mr. R. Jervis. -Duett, I Y ddeilen ar yr afon (' The leaf en the streamlet Y Gwanwyn,' by the Choir. Song, Miss M. J. Parry (Megan Lleehid), Duett, Yr Arglwydd yw fy Mngail.' I ddringo Pumlumon,' by the Choir. Song, I The King's Minstrels,' Rev. W. Mor- gan. Quartette, I Ti wyddost beth ddywed fy ¡ nghalon,' Wyr Philistia,' by the Choir. Song, 'The better land,' Miss Nellie Roberts. Duett, R. Jervis and Tenorydd Iufryn. Song, Mr. R. E. Jones. Awn i ben y Wyddfa fawr,' by the Choir. I Song, Miss M. J. Parry (Megan Llechid). Son, I Gwnewch i mi fwbhy" i farw,' Tenor- ydd Infryn. Comrades song of hope,' by the Choir, f Duett, 'Hywel and Blodwen.' Hen Wlad fy Nhadau.' We purpose being brief as regards the merits I of the performers; but would say that they I acquitted themselves with every satisfaction, and thoroughly delighted the audience. The I' entertainment was far and above the average, and speaks highly of the musical culture of each individual. On Wednesday, the committee and quarry- I men met at the Town Hall for a I squaring-up.' I The statement of accounts was submitted, and, to the delight of the visitors, there were no payments—the nett profits amounting to f,27 4s. I and which amount was handed over to the treasurer of the fund. I The quarrymen expressed themselves deeply grateful to the Mold people for their very prac- tieal support, which had exceeded all their J ideaa. I ♦

SPECIAL POLICE COURT. I Wednesday, before T. Parry and H. Lloyd Jones, Esquires. A PALTRY THEFT. Francis Bartley, labourer, Gwernymynydd, was charged in custody with stealing a truss of hay, the property of John Williams. Prosecutor said he lived at Pantygo he was a miner, but kept a cow or two. On the pre vious Saturday, at Mold, he bought 2 cwt. of hay in four trusses. He sint one home by a carter named John Edwards, and told him to leave the truss of hay on the side of the road, near Pimblett's houses. On returning home, I he looked for the truss, but it was not there. Witness made enquiries the next day (Sunday), and on meeting the defendant told him of his loss. The defendant saying Whoever took it ought to have a month's imprisonment.' On the Monday prosecutor informed the police of his loss. The next day, he accompanied the police officer to Cae Cymlo, and saw two or three trusses of hay like what he had bought. About 5 o'clock the same day, he saw the de- fendant carrying a truss of hay; he whistled to prosecutor, who stopped. On the defendant getting up to him, he said I am taking the hay home for you, John,' saying he had only taken it until somebody enquired for it. Pro- secutor refused to take the hay back, and in- I formed the police officer of what had occurred. Edward Thompson, farmer, Cae Cymlo, de- posed that, on the previous Saturday, the de. I fendant came and asked him to buy a truss of hay. Witness told him he did not want any; but the defendant went away, and returned with it. Witness said he would give him a shilling, and paid him 7d., and gave him half an ounce of tobacco. Witness was away all day on the Monday; but when he returned, the hay was gone. P.C. Kingsbury proved to tracing the lost hay, and afterwards meeting the defendant, who stated he found it by the roadside, and had taken it to Thompson's for safety. Witness then charged him with stealing the hay, and defendant replied he did not intend to steal, but to put it in a place of safety. adefendant, on being asked what he had to say, adhered to the statement made to the officer, but he decided to be dealt with sum- marily, and he was fined 10s. and costs.

FLINTSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. THESE Sessions were held at Mold, on Wednes- day, when Mr. T. Eldon Bankes, the Vice- chairman, presided over a full bench of magis- trates. Mr. Bankes, in his address to the Grand I Jury, said he wished to refer to a matter of universal interest, to which he ought to call attention. He felt sure that the feeling in all their hearts was one of gratitude that Her I' Majesty the Queen had been spared to reign over them for so long a period; while they, on their part, felt proud that they enjoyed the pri- vilege during such reign of being her loyal and faithful subjects. He was not aware whether anything was being done in the eounty to cele- brate the occasion; but he, as a public otficer of the county, thought it was his duty to make that public expression of loyalty in connection with the occasion. ) There were four prisoners for trial, three of them, named James Lilly, Thomas Edwards, and George Edwards-father and son-hailing I from Buckley, were charged with breaking into marine stores at Buckley, kept by William Williams, and stealing 336 rabbit skins and a quantity of lead; also, for stealing a quantity of lead and brass fittings from a weighing ma- chine, belongiog to William Griffiths, of Lees- wood. They were each sentenced to imprisonment for four months. Mr. Trevor Lloyd prosecuted, on the instruc- tions of Mr. J. B. Marston. There was a charge of indecent assault brought against Patrick O'Niel on Mary Hughes, married woman, Flint; but the jury threw out the bill.

PRESTATYN. I ANNUAL EISTEDDVOD. i The annual eisteddvod under the auspices of the Welsh Wesleyans was held on Thurs- day, and largely attended. Beautiful weather prevailed, which added considerably to the comfort and pleasure of the visitors drawn to this rising little watering place by the festival. The Rev. Ishmael Evans pre- sided over the two meetings. Mr. Hugh Edwards (Huwco Penmaen), acted as conduc- tor, and the following ladies and gentlemen as adjudicators:—Prose, Revs. W. H. Evans and Ishmael Evans, Rhyl music, Mr. D. Parry, Llanrwst; poetry, Rev. T. O. Jones (Tryfan), Mold; recitations and speeches, Rev. Ezra Jones (M.C.), and Mr. R. Davies, J.P., Prestatyn; miscellaneous subjects, Rev. John Kelly, Mr. G. W. Jones, Mrs. R. Davies, Mrs. Smith, Bryn Hyfryd; and Mrs. J. R. Linnell, all of Prestatyn. J THE ADJUDICATIONS.—AFTERNOON! MEETING. Pencil-drawing,' Theisus.' Recitation, 'Yr !Afon,' Miss Mabel Wil- liams, Prestatyn. Text work, Duw cariad yw,' 1st, J. L.; 2nd, Naomi; 3rd, Miss Roberts, Terfyn Bach, Gronant. Descriptive Essay on Prestatyn, Mr. Moses Roberta, Rhyl. Best Engiyn, The Policeman,' Ednant, Corwen. Best translation English to Welsh,W.O. J. Soprano solo,1 Gwlad y Delyn,' Miss Wil- liams, Dyserth. For the best Baton, Ymgeisydd.' Welsh recitation, 'The drowning of Pharaoh and his hosts,' divided between Miss Edith Proffit, Prestatyn, and Miss Williams, Dyserth. ImprcTap'Cu speech, Mr. Moses Roberts. Fancy needle work (sofa cushion), Mrs. Evans, Plas, Corwen. Translation from Welsh to English, divi- ded between W. O. J. and R. Best written copy of Psalm xv. (confined to competitors under 14), divided between J. E. Hughes and Wm. Brookes. THE EVENING MEETING. Best essay on The duty of Nonconfor- mists in the face of the Papal aggression In Wales,' Mr. Moses Roberts, Rhyl. Six stanzas on The Sunset,' Mr. Henry Hughes, Gwaenysgor. Duett, 'Exelsior,' D. R. Whitley, Rhyl, and Mr. James Dowell, Rhyl. Tenor solo,' Peri fy nwyfron,' A. Davies, Newmarket. Recitation, 'The City on Fire,' Samuel Jones, Cwm. Pencil sketch of one of the stewards of the Rhyl circuit, John Philip Davies, Rhyl. Pair of 4 Gent's hand-knitted socks. 1st, Miss 'E. A. iDavies, Ty newydd; 2nd, Miss Roberts, Terfyn, Gronant. Male voice competition, 'Comrades' song of hope,' Newmarket Party (conductor, Mr. J. H, Sauvage). Best rendering of the hymn tune 'Rhyl,' on Bryniau Caersalem,' a party from Rhyl, under the leadership of Mr. Thos. Roberts. Chief choral competition for a choir not under 40, nor over 60 voices, Ar don o flaen y gwyntoedd,' Prestatyn choir (conductor, Mr. G. W. Jones). ,>H=" URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. On Wednesday night Mr. Robert Davies presided over the monthly meeting of this Council. The other members present were Messrs. W. H. Coward (vice-chairman); J. Pritchard, J. Jones (Sefton), Goronwy Jones, Thomas Williams, the Rev. Dr. Townsend aRd Dr. Griffith, together with Mr. John Hughes (clerk), and Mr. R. E. Hughes (sur- veyor). THE VICE CHAIRMAN PROTESTS. On the minutes of the last meeting being read by the clerk, The vice chairman called attention to a sum of S15 mentioned in the transactions of the Finance Committee as having been re- mitted to the clerk. It was stated, but how it got about he did not know, that he had seconded the remission of 215 (part of the fine on resignation) to Mr. John Hughes. He protested that he did not second such a thing. It would be against his principle to do so. What he did second was the adoption of the recommendation of the minutes of the Finance Committee; but there wasfno mention made of the £ 15 in these minutes at the time. Mr. J. Jones, chairman of the Finance Committee, and other members, expressed their opinion that the item referred to was read out. The Chairman You take objection to the accuracy of the minutes, Mr. Coward ? The Vice-chairman: No, sir, I take ob- jection to a newspaper report which stated that I bad seconded the payment of £15 to the clerk. If reporters come there at all, they ought to report the meeting correctly. The Chairman said he was sure the re- porters would take notice of what had been said, and the matter then dropped. SUMMER TRAIN SERVICE. A recommendation having been made by the Improvement Committee that the Rail- way Company be petitioned to improve the service of trains during the summer months, Mr. J. Jones asked if anything had been done in the matter. Dr. Griffith, as the one who had initiated the matter, said that the clerk had had a consultation with some of the railway officials at Rhyl, and was informed that all the arrangements for the summer service had been made, and it was now too late to petition for this season. Mr. Jones said that what was wanted was the stopping of a larger number of fast trains at Prestatyn. They did not want any addi- tional trains, so it would not interfere so much with the arrangements made. The Chairman also called attention to some anomalies in the tourist's arrange. ments. A tourist ticket from Chester to Prestatyn would cest 5s.—exactly the same as to Rhyl, and was just 7d. above the two third class fares. Dr. Townsend and others spoke to the necessity of an improved service. Dr. Griffith said that all the time tables and everything were arranged. But there was one thing they might do, and that was to ask the railway company to run the late train from Llandudno to Rhyl on to Pres tatyn. so as to enable their visitors to attend entertainments at Llandudno and Rhyl. Mr. J. Jones remarked that what he wanted was a quicker service from the English towns. There were a great many people in Liverpool and Manchester who would send their families to Prestatyn if they could have a quick service to come from business every evening to their families by about six o'clock. Now, it took him 2! hours to come from Liverpool that evening; f and under such conditions, people preferred to go to Llandudno, because they could get „ there quicker from Chester than they could get to Prestatyn. It was eventually resolved that Mr. J. Jones be asked to call upon Mr. Turnbull, the chief superintendent at Euston, to see what could be done in the matter. ATTENDANCES OF MEMBERS. The Clerk submitted a statement showing the attendance of each member at commit- tee and council meetings. The attendance were as follows :—Mr. R. Davies, 30 out of 31 Mr. W. H. Coward, 17 out of 25; Dr. Griffith, 21 out of 31; Mr. Goronwy Jones, 15 out of 16; Mr. J. Jones, 16 out of 28; Rev. T. Price, 1 out of 9; Mr. J. Pritchard, 26 out of 27 Rev. Dr. Townsend, 24 out of 28; Mr. Thomas Williams, 19 out of 22. THE DRAINAGE OF NANT HALL ROAD. The Road Committee recommended the approval of the plans prepared by the sur- veyor for draining Nant Hall Road, and that tenders be advertised for. Dr. Townsend,in moving the confirmation, said he hoped thatlthe drainage of this road was only in the first step towards improve- ments they hoped to carry out. Dr. Griffith seconded, and the minutes were confirmed. THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE. A recommendation from the Road and Improvement Committee was read to the effect that the chairman shall convene a public meeting to consider what steps should be taken to celebrate Her Majesty's Dia- mond Jubilee. A letter was also read from Mr. Charles McLaren, M.P., on the subject of the celebration. Mr. McLaren desired to thank the Council for their kindness in con- sulting Mrs. McLaren and himself on the question of a suitable commemoration of Her Majesty's Jubilee. They thought it would be an advantage to Prestatyn if the waste land on the north side of the railway, near the station, could be properly laid out as a public garden. The expense of fencing and planting would not be great, and Mrs. McLaren and himself would be glad to co- operate with the Council in the matter. Dr. Townsend moved that a public meet' iag be held in the British School on the evening of the 21st inst., to consider this question, and it was agreed to. APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS. Messrs. John Pritchard, J. Thomas Dawes, and Dr. Griffith, were appointed overseers for the district. The annual meeting was fixed for Tues- day, April 20th. ELECTORAL CONVENIENCES. Dr. Griffith, pursuant to a notice, moved- That for the conveniences of the Parlia- mentary Electors of the Parish of Prestatyn, and the Parish of Meliden, the Urban Dis- trict Council do petition the Flintshire County Council to provide a polling station at Prestatyn, whenever a parliamentary election occurs in the county.' The doctor said that under the present conditions of things, it was a hardship on working men, especially, to compel them, if they wished to vote, to walk to Dyserth, after a hard day's work. Meliden and Prestatyn were the most popular parts of the electoral division, and they certainly were entitled to a polling station for themselves (cheers). Mr. Coward seconded. The Chairman, in putting the motion to the meeting, said he desired personally to thank Dr. Griffith for bringing this question forward. He believed it to be a most im portant matter, and had himself moved a similar resolution in the Parish Council. The resolution was unanimously agreed to.

< F L I N T. WOMENS' TEMPERANCE UNION. A meeting of the above Union was held on Monday night last, at the Welsh Wesleyan Schoolroom, Mrs. Michael Jones presiding. There was a very good attendance of members, all of whom listened with great interest to a paper read by Mrs. Dr. J. H. Williams, on her experience as a hospital nurse, describing, more particularly, the life of a hospital nurse, who was called I Sister Dora.' Miss Ellis, Chapel Street, also gave a recita- tion, which was very much enjoyed. A very successful meeting terminated with the usual vote of thanks. OAKENHOLT CYCLING CLUB. The annual general meeting of the above club took place at their Club Room, Menai Bridge Inn, on Monday evening, when a good muster of the members took place. Mr. Cut. bill, in the absence of the president, occupied the chair. Mr. H. Dalrymple, Secretary, read over the balance sheet, which showed, after paying all expenses for the seasons 1896, a balance of 91 9s., which was carried forward for the ensuing seasons. The number of mem- bers on the books are 25, and they have every reason for congratulating themselves on the success of the club. It may be mentioned that, at the close of last season, the club had a most excellent supper—each member and honorary member receiving a free ticket. The members are looking forward to having a most enjoyable season, and hope to have their first club-run on Good Friday. The committee cordially invite new members to join, and still make the club a greater success. The club are about to join the National Cyclist Union. They have also adopted a badge. The following officers were then appointed :Mr. Peter Bellis, Captain; Mr. T. Smith, Sub-captain Mr. H. Dalrymple, Secretary and Treasurer; Members of Commit- tee, Messrs. Cutbill, Craven, Price, Murray, and Davies. A vote of thanks to the chairman and secretary concluded a very pleasant meet- ing. COMMEMORATING THE QUEEN'S REIGN. A TOWN'S MEETING. The Mayor (Alderman S. K. Muspratt) con- vened a public meeting at the Town Hall, on Wednesday, to consider what steps should be taken to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen. The Mayor presided, and among others pre- sent were Mr. Henry Taylor, Town Clerk, Alderman Joseph Hall, Councillors Harrison, R. Price, James Jones, A. B. Lloyd, and Messrs. W. Hughes, M. S. Rogers, John Roberts, Dr. J. H. Williams, H. T. Mannington, R. W. Bo wen, Major Dyson, Inspector Jones, Henry Edwards, John Lloyd, and others. Alderman T. W. Hughes and Mr. J. W. M. Evans wrote letters regretting their inability to be present, and expressing themselves in en- tire sympathy with the movement, and willing to render any assistance they could. The Mayor then read the notice convening the meeting, and said he thought something ought to be done to commemorate the long I reign of Her Gracious Majesty. She had al. 1 ways studied the welfare and happiness of her I subjects; and she had helped, in a very con- siderable degree, to improve their social life. He hoped that whatever was done would be of a permanent and lasting nature. He would suggest that a strong committee be formed to consider the matter, and that the ladies of the town be asked to co-operate. Alderman J. Hall endorsed the remarks of the Mayor respecting Her Majesty, and pro- posed that a committee be formed. Major Dyson seconded. He said they could not do much until they got some idea as to the amount of subscriptions they were likely to receive. He hoped that eveyone would give some little towards the object, if it were only a halfpenny. This was an exceptional incident in the history of our country, which might not happen again for many generations. Her Ma- jesty had been a pattern to the ladies and to the parents of this country; it was only natural that she should be anxious to see her daughters married, seeing that her own married life had been such a happy one. She, however, had not sought a second husband for herself. Dr. Williams said that, before appointing the committee, he thought that meeting ought to throw out some suggestions. Councillor Harrison said there was a very general feeling in the town in favour of having the alms-houses put in proper repair. Mr. John Roberts supported the appoint- ment of a committee, with the addition that a number of ladies be asked to become members of the committee, and the ministers and clergy of all denominations. After some discussion, this wasvagreed to, with the addition that all present at the meet- ing that night, together with all those members of the Town Council who were not present, should form the committee, with power to add to their number-7 to form a quorum. Several suggestions were then thrown oat. Dr. Williams seconded Councillor Harrison's motion, that the alms-houses be put in a sani- tary state of repair, and added a suggestion that the houses be furnished. Mr. W. Hughes asked if the Council were liable for the repairs of the property? If they were, he rather objected to obtaining subscrip- Lions for what ought properly to come out of the rates. Dr. Williams suggested that a District Nurse might be engaged, and to be called the Jubilee Nurse.' Mr. J. J. Clarke suggested that they obtain a Fire Brigade for the town. Mr. James Jones seconded. Mr. W. Hughes thought they ought to have some treat for the school children, and a dis- play of fireworks. Dr. Williams said there was a strong feeling among a large section of the community against throwing money away on fireworks, when there were people in the town almost starving for want of bread. Mr. Henry Taylor suggested that a treat should also be given to all the old people in the borough. All these suggestions were referred to the committee. Mr. Henry Taylor was appointed Secretary, and Mr. Evan Thomas, Bank, Treasurer of the movement.

PETTY SESSIONS. Wednesday, before Alderman Joseph Hall (in the chair) and Mr. C. N. Hull. BOYS AT LAW. Edward Doyle. Princess Street, aged 12, summoned Joseph Salisbury, Queen Street, aged 12, for having assaulted him on the 8th of March last. Complainant said that as he was running after another boy the defendant threw a stone at him, which hit him just over the eye, and cut him badly. P.C. Hughes, who was called te see him, and who is a member of the St. John's Ambulance Corps, rendered first aid, and it was afterwards stitched by Dr. Williams. The chairman said that stone-throwing was a most reprehensible practice, and must be put a stop to. They would let the defendant oft, however, with the payment of the costs, provi' ding the parents undertook to give him a good thrashing in the bargain. DAMAGING TREES. Edwin Ellis, Feather Street, and Elias Phil- lips, Chapel Street, were summoned for causing damage to some trees belonging to the trustees of the late R. Muspratt. Mr. T. W. Hughes appeared for the prosecu- tion. Mr. Hughes said that the trustees had been subjected to much annoyance by the da. mage done one time after another to treea on their estate. They did not wish, however, to press the case in this instance, although the defendants had rendered themselves liable to a penalty of E5, or three months' imprison- ment. P.C. W. Hughes, and Mr. James Davies, head gardener, proved the case, and the defen- dants admitted the offence. The Chairman pointed out that the defen- dants were guilty of a very serious offence; but as the prosecution wished the Bench to deal leniently with them, thev would be let off with a fine of 10s. each and costs, or four- teen days. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Albert Hurdley, Thomas Parry, and Robert Martin, were summoned for being drunk and disorderly on the 2nd of April last. P.C. W. Hughes proved the cases, and the defendants were fined 2s. 6d. and costs. Thomas Haines, ironworker, Connahs Quay, was summoned for a similar offence on Sunday, March 2nd. P.C. Wright proved the case, and he was fined 2s. 6d. and costs.

DENBIGHSHIRE POLICE ^OOMMIITEE. MEETING AT WREXHAM. On Friday, the quarterly meeting of the Denbighshire Standing Joint Committee was held at Wrexham, Captain Griffith Boscawen presiding. There were also present Sir W. Williams Wynne, Sir R. Egerton, Captain Best, Messrs. S. Jones, W. E. Samuel, E. Hooson, Isgoed Jones, James Sparrow, J. R. Burton, J. W. Lumley, A. O. Walker, &c., with Ll. Adams (clerk). Considerable discussion took place with re- ference to the salary of various clerks of petty sessional divisions, and it was resolved that the Home Secretary be asked to increase the salary of Mr. J. A. Hughes, clerk to the justice of the borough of Wrexham, from fl87 to £ 201. Mr. Ll. Kenrick, clerk to the petty sessional division of Ruahon Mr. LI. Hugh Jones, clerk to the Bromfield (Wrexham County) division and Mr. O. George, clerk to the petty sessional division of Isdulas (Abergele and Colwyn Bay), also applied for increased salaries on the ground that the work in their respective di- visions had of late greatly increased. Correspondence from the Home Office rela- ting to the matter was read, but it was decided not to enterbain these matters at present. The Chief Constable (Major Leadbetter) re ported that crime and offences, as compared with the corresponding quarter of last year, were the same in indictable offences; while there was a decrease of 40 in non-indictable offences, and of 970 9s. 10d. in the value of property stolen. Thirty indictable offences were reported during the quarter, and 31 per. sons were proceeded against, 7 of whom were discharged, 14 summarily convicted, and 10 committed for trial. 427 persons were pro- ceeded against for non-indictable offences, 342 of whom were fined, 4 bound in recognisances, 1 delivered to the navy, 3 whipped, 2 sent to industrial schools, 9 otherwise punished, and 19 committed to prison. 168 persons were pro- ceeded against for drunkenness, 25 of whom were for being drunk on Sundays, as against 208 and 26 in the corresponding quarter of last year. Public and beer (house keepers were pro ceeded against as follows:—Selling and open ing during prohibited hours, 4 permiting drunk- enness, 1. Two of these were discharged and three convicted, against four in the correspon- ding quarter of last year, two of whom were discharged and two convicted. Major Lead- better added that the strength of the force was complete. The Chief Constable further stated that he had been appointed one of a deputation of four to present an address to Her Majesty, sub- ject to the approval of the Home Secretary, on the occasion of the celebration of her Diamond Jubilee. Mr. Lumley (Ruthin) said he noticed that the number of persons proceeded against for drunkenness was considerably less during the last quarter. Did the Chief Constable consider that drunkenness was on the decrease ? The Chief Constable: Oh, it varies consider- ably-it goes and comes. I Mr. Briscoe: According to the weather I (laughter). Mr. Sparrow: And according to the pocket. j Mr. Lumley: Are the poliee less vigilant, do you think ? I The Chief Constable: Oh no—it depends upon the wages of the miners. Major Leadbetter subsequently applied for permission to purchase a bicycle to keep at headquarters for the use of the police on special occasions, urging that it would save time in the way of inspecting the different parts of the district, and would tend to increase the efficien- cy of the force generally. It would also be useful in overtaking cyclists who might be riding furiously. After discussion, it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. A. O. Walker, seconded by Mr, Lumley, that a bicycle be purchased at a cost ¡ not exceeding E12.

Mr. Walter Long, the President of the Board of Agriculture, is rapidly getting better. When the Queen of Italy enters a store to do some shopping, the doors are closed and the public excluded until she has left. 'Hang it all,' said the punster, 'I can't think of anything new to make a joke upon.' I Can't you try a new stool?' suggested his wife. Upon my knees,' she cried, I implore you,' However, she ultimately discovered she would implore much more effectively if she substitu- ted his knees. Wallace; I notice that Hargreaves isn't wearing his diamond.' Farry: 'No. He pawned it last week,1 j I wonder what he got on it?' ( 'Drunk;' I

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PARISH COUNCILS. DYSBKTH. A poll was taken on Monday to select nine Councillors out of the twelve gentle- men nominated at the Parish Council. With the exception of two, Mr. Thomas Jones, Bryn Ysgol, and Mr. Wm. Ellis, all the re- tiring Councillors sought re election, and indeed Mr. Ellis was proposed, but his no- mination was declared invalid. The figures at the declaration of the poll stood:— Robert Lewis 41 David Thomas (Waterfall Cottage) 41 E. H. Roberts (Congregational Minister) 39 Rice J; Williams (Rhyd) 28 Richard liughes 36 Robert Robers (Plas) 33 John Williams (Pydew) 33 Charles Thomas 32 Charles Evans 26 Elected. Edward Morris 25 J. Chadderton 21 Robert Jones 16 ATTENDANCES OF COUNCILLORS DURING LAST YEAR. At a meeting of the Parish Council held last Saturday night, the subjoined list of the attendance for the past year was read: The total number of meetings held, 14. Mr. Conwy Bell, the chairman, attended 10; Messrs. D. Thomas (vice-chairman), 9 Ro- bert Roberts, Plas, 9; R. Lewis, Cross Keys, 13; J. Williams, Pydew, 12; Wm. Ellis, Bryniau, 12; Charles Thomas, 9; Thomas Jones, 9: Richard Hughes, Bryn, 12; Rev. E. H. Roberts, 13.

__A_' LMNRWST^ ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. The above committee was held on Tuesdays present, Mr. C. Jones Williams (chairman)s. Messrs W. Williams, J. Jones, Dr. Evans, E Roberts, T. C. A Hard. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and confirmed. Supplement pay valuation list for Eglwys fach was deposited, and amended for inspection Remuneration of clerk under Agricultural Rate Act to be f25. Mr. E. Roberts, Llangerniew, said that the would meve at the next meeting of the Board of Guardians, that the consent of the Guardians be asked to revalue the Union, and to sanction the necessary expenditure of the same. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE. Present, Mr. E. J. Williams (chairman), Dr. Evans, Messrs C. Lloyd Jones, Mathew Roberts, R. E. Thomas, and Mr. E. Jones. The attendance ofiicers, produced the average attendances. Several cases of non-attendance were reported, asfd the Inspectors were ordered, to be vigilant in taeir duties.

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If you require your PHOTOGRAPHS taken in the best style, at moderate charges, go to D. & A., HUGHES, Photographers, Mold. Clubs, Schools, &c. s by appointment, Subscriptions to be solicited from every 1- owner of property, royalties, &c., within the borough. The Mayor said that some members of the Muspratt family had decided to commemorate this reign in a permanent manner. Seeing that their name had been associated for such a long time with the chemical industry, which was the staple industry of the town, they in- tended to have their name associated with the boroughl in some tangible and permanent man- ner. He hoped Flint would set an example te the whole of North Wales in this matter (loud applause). The Mayor announced that he would convene a meeting of the ladies of the town at an early date, in order to get them to co-operate. The next meeting of the committee was fixed for Monday night, at 8 p.m.