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

HOLYWELL COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS' MEETING. A meeting of the above Court was held at the Town Buildings, on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present Messrs S. K. Muspratt, (chairman), Wm. Jones, Robt. Foulkes, Thos. Thomas. J. Carman and E. Bryan, Miss Hughes and the Head-Master, Mr J. O. Davies. Clerk —Mr F. Llewell n Jones. AN APOLOGY. A letter of apology was received from Lady Mostyn, who stated she regretted being unable to attend the meeting, not having as yet entirely recovered from an attaok of influenza.-The Governors expressed their sympathy with Lady Mostyn. RAILWAY CONVENIENCEa. The Clerk reported that he had communicated with the London and North-Western Railway Co., with respect to obtaining such alterations of morning and afternoon trains as would meet the convenience of pupils attending the Holywell County School and had received a reply that the matter would receive attention. The Clerk had also sought the co-operation of the Oouuty Governing Body, also the Rhyl and Hawarden Governors. THE UNIVERSITY OFFICES. On the proposition of Mr Thos. Thomas, seconded by Mr Wm, Jones, it was decided to petition in favour of the location of the Welsh University Offices at Carnarvon. APPOINTMENT OF ART MASTER. The School Management Committee met duriug the morning and considered the applica- tions reoeived for the position of Art Master. Five applications were received: Mr J. H. Hutchings, Cheater; Mr Lamplough, Chester; Mr C. Marston, Mold; Miss Pye, Chester, and Mr Wm. Welsh, Chester. The Committee unanimously recommended Mr Wm. Welsh for the appointment of Art Master. The salary asked was E20 per annum, to give one afternoon of two hours per week to the work. Mr Welsh Was fullv certificated and entitled to earn the full grants allowed for passes in the examination of South Kensington.—Mr E. Bryan proposed, and Mr J. Carman seconded the adoption of the recommendation, which was oarried. APPOIETKENT OF DRILL INSTRUCTOR. The School Management Committee consid- ered the applications (two) received for the position of drill instructor.—The Committee recommended the appointment of Sergeant McLeish for the next term, and to give a drill of one and a half hours per week. The arrange- ment to be left to the headmaster and the instructor. The fee asked was 28. a hour. The recommendation was unanimously adopted, THE BUILDING OF THE SCHOOL. In reply to a question as to the completion of the school buildings, the Chairman stated that the schools would be practioally finished bv September, though the contract was not up till Deoember. The schools would be ready for the Spring term. The architect was per- fectly satisfied with the progress made, and nothing was being delayed. MANUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE. Communications having been reoeived from the Welsh Central Board with reference to the proposed holding of a conference at Bangor and elsewhere upon manual training in County Schools, it was decided on the proposition of Mr Foulkes, seconded by Mr W. Jones, that the Chairman, Chairman of the School Management Committee (Mr Bryan), Mr Thos. Thomas, Mr J. Carman, and the Clerk, be appointed the representatives of the Holywell County School to attend the proposed conference. A CORDIAL VOTE OF SYMPATHY. The Chairman said he was sorry to hear that One of the Governors—Mr J Garner-was so yery ill. He was sure all the Governors would join in passing a vote of sympathy with Mrs Garner and family, and wish Mr Garner a good recovery.—Mr Thos. Thomas in seconding the proposition said, they greatly appreciated the kindly consideration of the Chairman in moving such a proposition. They, in Holywell, who knew Mr Garner well, missed his genial presence in their various meetings, and they all deeply sympathised with Mr Garner in his suffering, and with Mrs Garner and family in their sorrow. Mr Carman fully endorsed the sentiments expressed and supported the vote of sympathy, which was carried. H. EWXPIIBNT OF THE SOROOLS.& FITTING olilaol, Mr W rcMXHB OFFERING. additional BuSortpS0dn8thefo?aet8htion °f wther anJ equipment of the County Soho !h\comPf}l°a and not the slightest danger of S v T, there,7as more money than w!, necesmrv f to.°olle°; Of the Schools. He considor^j^u f instruction to the Finance Oommft/i b-/D what steps should be taken to I 00?sld« soription and alio the obtaining of th« fulfilment* of the promised subscriptions. The present w £ s favourable opportunity it; was the Diam0nd Jubilee —and people wonld be lavishly paying out their money until after Jubilee day. He proposed rhat an appeal be made to secure the payment of pro- mised subscriptions aud a -o obtain nr of IHI. ditional subscriptions. The Chairman approved of the proposition wl>^ — Tae seconded by Mr Carman and carried.

MOLD. LABOENY FOB SAFETY'S SAKB.—At the County Hall on Wednesday, before Messrs Thomas Parry nnd H. Lloyd Jones, Francis Bartley, labourer, of Gwernymynydd, was charged in custody with f taaling a truss of hay valued at 2s., the property of John Williams, miner, of Pantygo. The > videnoe given was to the effect that the prosecutor purobased four trusses of hay in Mold. One of the trusses he entrusted to a man named John Edwards, to carry part of the way home and to leave it cn the side of the road from whence he would take it the remainder of the way. The truss was seen by the prisoner and sold by him to Edward Thompson, of the Oae Cymro Farm, for la. The prisoner who paid he had taken the truss away for safety," was fined 10s. COUNTY COURT.-At this court on Friday, before his Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd, Edward Peters, formerly miners' agent for North Wales, applied for an administration order. The debts were scheduled at about £ 49, and the applicant pleaded that, having resigned an appointment, he was thrown out of employment. He was now employed as a collier at Padeswood. He wished to pay what he owed in full, and he agreed to an order being made for 14s monthly. His Honour made an order accordingly.—In the case of Bayne and Dargie, who sued Margaret Peters, George Peters, and John Ed. Peters for j67 6a. 6d., the defendants admitted the amount was owing from the three parties, but Mrs Peters was only willing to agree to judgment for a portion of the total amount. His Honour entered judgment by consent for the plaintiffs against Mrs Peters for £1 13s, against George Peters for L4 6s, and against John Edward Peters for Ll 7a 6d, costs to be apportioned in the same ratio. EISTEDDFOD.-The third annual eisteddfod in con- nection with the Pendref Welsh Wesleyan denomina- tion, Mold, was held on Friday, and was a success, over .£30 being raised towards the reduction of the debt on this place of worship. Mr Lt. Eaton was the president in the afternoon, and Mr R. Hanley Williams in the evening. The principal awards in the afternoon were as follows ;-8010 for girls, Miss Gwladys Dykins; essay, "St. Luc," Mr Edward Roberts, Tryddyn; reoitation, Miss Lulla Davies, Mold singing by children's parties, Mr R Predderoh and party, Lees wood tenor solo, Mr J. T. Davies Rhydymwyn-mill, Mold; boy's solo, Master W. O. Longford, Pantymwyn; handwriting, Miss Amelia Davies (Mold), Master J. R. Blundell and Master R O. Jones; chief choral competition, Halkin United Choir (conductor, Mr John D Jones). In the evening awards were made as follows Reoita- tion, Mr J J Pierce, Mold; soprano solo, Miss Augusta Jones, Halkin; music reading at first sight, Mr T A Jones, Halkin; baritone solo, Mr J R Jones, Ciloen; mixed party competition for singing, Mr F G Evans and party, Leeswood. There were also Scriptural examinations.

PRESENTATION TO SERGEANT-MAJOR HOLDEN. On Thursday evening last a highly enjoyable "smoker" took place at the Royal Oak Hotel, in connection with the Mold (A) Company of the 2nd Vol. Batt. R.W. Fusiliers. Captain T. M. Keene presided over a crowded and enthusiastic assembly which inoluded a number of representatives of the Oaergwrle (F) Company, and the following Civilians :—Messrs Joseph Saum, Herbert T. Jones, T. E. Adams, J. M. Lowsby, E. A. Myatt, A. M. North, Fred Lea, W. Bayne and others. One of the important features of the conoert was the presentation to Sergeant-Major Holden, of a hand- some suite of furniture on the occasion of his promotion to his present rank and his consequent removal from Mold to Hawarden. The testimonial was presented by the townspeople generally, the members of the Ourps without exception subscribing. In making the presentation the Chairman (Captain Keene) said they had now arrived at an important part of the proceedings, when it became his pleasing duty to present Sergeant-Major Holden with a token of the esteem in which he was entertained by his former fellow townsmen (applause). It was his privilege that evening to act as spokesman for the subscribers, and his only regret was that some one more competent to do it justice had not been appointed to undertake the task. Soon after the advent of the then Sergeant Instructor into Mold, he (the chairman) saw him in the street and enquired who he was. Since that time he had discovered two things; firstly, that that man was Sergeant Holden, secondly, that that man was a very good sort (applause). It was generally considered that first impressions were apt to be erroneous but he was happy, to say in this case it was not so, and sinoe the favourable opinion he had found of Sergeant Holden be bad had reason to discover that to know Sergeant Holden was to respeot and esteem him (loud applause). At the time Sergeant Holden was appointed Instructor to the Mold Corps, there was no resident offioer with the result that the duties which devolved on Sergeant Holden were naturally increased. As to the manner in whioh these duties had been discharged abundant testimony had been borne by Colonel Cooke and Major Sheriff Roberts. When he (Captain Keene) first joined the Company, he had abundant opportunities of forming an opinion of the character of Sergeant Holden. It was their present Sergeant-Major who took him by the hand and led him through the difficulties and intricacies of Volunteer work, and surely no man was ever vouchsafed a kindlier or more considerate guide. He sincerely hoped that the suite of furniture of which Sergeant-Major Holden was the recipient, would serve to awaken pleasant memories of the period of his residence in Mold.—Sergeant Davies, of the Oaergwrle Company, also bore tribute to the personal worth of Sergeant-Major Holden and begged his acceptance of a pipe and oase.—Sergeant* Major Holden replied in suitable terms.

BUCKLEY. NORTH WALES CONGREGATIONAL UNION. The annual assembly in connection with this Union was held at Buokley, on Monday, under the presidency of Mr F. Allmane (Wrexham). There was a numerous attendance of ministers and delegates. After prayer by the Rev J. Charles (Cefn), the annual report was submitted by the Rev T. Lloy 1 (Colwyn Bay). It stated that the struggle to maintain the work in many places was very severe, but the general tone of the reports from the churches was hupeful.' Many of the schedules referred to young people who during the year had joined the churches from the Sunday Schools, but along with this came the general regret that the young people, when they grew up, had to leave the villages for the large towns. After alluding to the changes in the ministry during the year, the report stated that the finances could hardly be said to be in a very flourishing condition, and a more earnest co- operation of the pastors and leading men in the ohurohes was urged, with the view of increasing the income of the Union. The report detailed the work carried on at the various ohurohes in the district.

OIJLOEN. THE OILOEN CHILD OASE. ALLEGED PERJURY. W Hughes, of Celly Mally, Ciloen, leadminer, was charged at Mold with having committed perjury in the evidence he gave at an inquest held on the 9th March last, before Mr Richard Bromley, county coroner, touching the death of an illegitimate child belonging to Hannah Hayes. Mr J. B. Marston prosecuted on behalf of the Treasury, and Mr G. H. Simon defended, —Only a few facts were gone into as to the alleged offence. It seems that Hannah Hayes was a domestio servant, and went into the defendant's service in May last, and on the 8th February, this year, she gaue birth to a male child. It was said that at the time of the young woman's confinement the defendant oocupied the same bedroom, and knew of her oondition, and the defendant's answers at the inquest were so unsatisfactory that the Publio Prosecutor has now intervened. The girl Hannah Hayes, was called, but on being asked if the defendant was in the bedroom at the time of her confinement, she declined to answer, and the case was adjourned until Tuesday next.

—"MOSTYN. GOOD FRIDAY EISTBDDPOD. -It is anticipated that the Eisteddfod arranged to be held on Good Friday I at Ojssegr, Rhuwl, will be a sncoess. There are numerous entries for the various competitions.

BAGILLT. BHTTISFIBLD Couuiiiay.-Much satisfaction was felt throughout the distriot on Friday lagt, when it became known that the 14 day's notice to determine existing working contracts at the Bettisfield Colliery had been withdrawn, and that work would prooeed on day to day contracts. By such an arrangement the out-look of the oon tin uauoe of work was regarded as more hopeful: THB EISTEDDFOD.—The Eisteddfod promoted by the Wesleyan connexion and arranged to be held at Betbania Chapel on Good Friday, is indioative of proving a success. The Brass Band oontest will no doubt prove an attractive feature, no less than seven local bands having entered for the test. The entries for the musical competitions are also numerous and keen contests will undoubtedly ensue. There will be two meetings, at the afternoon the brass band oontest will take plaoe, and at the evening meeting the musical competitions will be interesting. WBSLBYAN CIBOTJIT MxBTixG. -The quarterly meeting of the Bagillt Wesleyan Circuit was held at Flint, on Wednesday last, when the Rev Henry Hughes, superintendent, presided. The prinoipal business of the meeting, apart from routine work, was an application made by the Halkyn Church to be allowed to sever its connection with the Bagillt Circuit. The application was supported by the Halkyn representatives, but was negatived by thirty votes, to eight. PAINFULLY SUDDHW DBATH.-About eleven o'clock on Saturday morning last, the death took place of Miss Rose Edwards, at The Poplars, where she resided with Mrs J. W. Barker. The deceased lady on the previous Friday afternoon, left The Poplars with the intention of going to Holywell, but the weather proving unpropitious, and she not feeling well, she called with Mrs Williams, The Boot, to whom she somplained of not being well. With a kind of premonition, she gave Mrs Williams her sister's address, in London, in the event of any- thing happening to her. Miss Edwards returned home, and at the usual hour retired for the night. About two o'clock in the morning, Mrs Barker was attraoted to the bedroom in the morning, Mrs Barker was attracted to the bedroom of deoeased, where she found her in a fit. Dr J. W. Parry was sent for, but' the deceased continued unoonsoious until her death, which took plabe at eleven o'clock the same morning. The sister of the deceased was telegraphed for and arrived at Bagillt the same afternoon. The funeral of the deoeased took place at Bagillt Churchyard, on Tuesday afternoon.

THE PARISH MEETING AND THE LIGHTING. On Tuesday evening, a parish meeting was held at the Bagillt Board Schools for the purpose of determining what sum should be raised by the Lighting Committee for the lighting of the BagiUt lighting distriot during the ensuing season of 1897-98. Mr Thos. Jones, Downhill, was voted to the chair. The Lighting Committee recommended j6130. Mr Marsden in reply to Mr Edwin Roberts, srid 130 would be suffioient and leave a balance aocording to the estimate of the committee. Mr Humphreys asked were not the oommittee going to adopt incandescent light. The Clerk replied that the proposal was suspended for tht present owing to the delay in installing the light. Mr John Edwards proposed the adoption of the Lighting Committee's recommendation that X 130 be raised. Mr Foulkes seoonded the proposition, and ex- plained the reason for the inoandesoent light not having been tried as arranged. Mr Humphreys proposed an amendment that jEHO be the amount, Mr E. Roberts seoonded the amendment. MI Foulkes eaid oonsidering the present ciroum- stanoes of the distriot the committee hesitated to ask for £ 140.—After some discussion the amend- ment was withdrawn, and the J6130 unanimously decided upon. Mr W. Horrobin submitted a signed petition from the inhabitants of Pentre Baoh, for a lamp near Ffynnon 'Redyn trough.—The Chairman did not agree with the petition as it was probable that the water supply would shortly be brought to stand pipes in the road.—The petition was referred to the Lighting Committee.

FLINT. NEW RATE.—A Poor Rate for the Parish of Flint at 6d in the pound on agricultural land, and Is Id in the pound on buildings and other hereditaments was duly allowed and signed by two of Her Majesty's Justioes of the Peaoe on Monday last, the 12th inst., and is now in oourse of collection, ST. MA.aY'. CHUBCH, FLINT.—A much needed want in this ckuroh has been supplied by the kindness of Mrs Nicholas, The Rectory. The old pewter paten whioh has been in use for 70 years, for it bears the inscription John Williams, Churoh- warden, 1827," and which had oftentimes been repaired, has been replaced by a silver paten, beneath the rim of which is inscribed "The gift of Florence F. Nicholas to St. Mary's Church, Flint, W 189/ This paten will be used for the first time on Easter Sunday. COMPETITIVE MEETING AT PBNIBL CHAPEL. On Wednesday evening a competitive meeting was held at Peniel Wesleyan Chapel, Chester-road. There was a good attendance and the various subjects of competition were interesting, Mr Evan Thomas (North and South Wales Bank), presided. The musical adjudioations were given by Mr W. Jarvis, Wrexham and the literary adj udioations by Cad van and Ffynnonwyeon. The accompaniments were played by Mrs W. H. Evans. The competitions included: Tenor solo, 'Perl fy nwyfron,' Mr W. Evans, Halkyn pencil sketch, Miss Pollie Williams Bagillt; glee, s.EUraeth v Cymro,' four parties com- peted, 1, Mr Robt. Parry and party, Flint; essay, •Daniel,' Mr R. Jones, Bagillt; reading, I, Mr T. J. Jones (seven competed) baritone solo, 6 Milwr clwyfedig,' Mr Thos. Jones, Market Hall shop stanzas • Rev W. Thomas,' Mr Oallestr Ellis; impromptu speech, • Lazy man,' Mr R. Jones) Bagillt; hymn tune, 'Huddersfield,' Halkyn Party (four parties competed); desoriptive sketoh, Mr H. Powell, Trelawny Square reoitation, • The Slave,' Mr R. Oheney (three oompeted). Votes of thanks were aooorded the Chairman and adjudicators and accompanist for the servioes rendered. A FLINT SOLDIBB IN CBHTB.—Mr Edw, Poynton has just received a letter from his son Lance-Corporal J. Poynton, of the 2nd Batt. Royal Welsh Fusiliers who writing from Malta says, I suppose you have heard there are 400 of our regiment going to Crete, and we are busy making preparations. I dont kno w when I shall be able to write again, but you must keep your heart up and hope we shall meet again. I am going to get what I enlisted for—a medal or a bullet, it does not matter which, as we must fight for our dear old country. Some say that a soldier is a soamp, and lazy, and suoh like, but in times like these you can see what a soldier is made of and what he can do. But never mind, we can see what it will come to in the end. Tifere are 700 of the Seaforth Highlanders and 560 of ours and as many others of other nations. The General was telling us the other day that we were the piok of the British Army," so that is a good name. I am going with a good heart and thinking of you all in Flint." Lance- Oorporal Poynton was previous to joining the oolours two yeir-i Piro, a member of the Flint Company of the 2nd V 1. Batt. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and is well remembered by the commanding offioer (Major Dyson) and the men.

THE TOWN'S MEETING ft THE DIAMOND JUBILEE. A town's meeting oonvened by the Mayor (Aid. S. K. Muspratt), was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, and was attended by a good number of the inhabitants; the purpose being to oonsider the advisability of locally celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen. The Mayor presided, and in the couse of his introductory remarks expressed the hope that whatever was done fn Flint would be of a permanent character, and commemorative of the great event.—Mr J. Hall proposed the appointment of a oommittee to receive suggestions for the celebration of the Jubilee. The proposition was seconded by Major Dyson. In the course of some discussion that ensued, Mr Riohard Harrison remarked there was a feeling in the town that the Alms Houses should be renovated by public subscription, and that it should be commemorative of the Diamond Jubilee. The proposition to form a committee having been supported by several gentle- nun present, it was oarried. With regard to the Alms Houses, the Town Clerk in reply to certain j questions said the Corporation had power to repair I Alms Houses out of the rates.—Dr J. H. Williams suggested the appointment of a nurse for the Borough, but Mr J. J. Clark strongly advocated the institution of a fire brigade.—Mr James Jones sipported the latter suggestion.—Mr Wm. Hushes favoured a school treat and pyroteohnio display, and tie Town Clerk added the aged people.—Dr J. H. Williams was of opinion that the feeling was adverse to the suggestion and the financial oondition of the totn did not warrant the waste of money in squibs. The committee was formed of the Mayor and Corporation with other gentlemen and ladies. The Town Clerk (Mr Hy. Clerk) was appointed honorary secretary, the Borough Treasurer (Mr Evan Thomas) the treasurer.-The Mayor intimated that it was the desire of the Muspratt family to assooiate their name with the town in the forthcoming Jubilee. The oommittee arranged to meet on the following Monday night, and the meeting olosed with a vote of thanks to the Mayor for presiding.

SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Flint Town Council Wal held at the Town Hall, on Friday evening, for the purpose of reoeiving the estimates for the poor rates for the parishes of Flint and Ooleshill Fawr. There were present: The Mayor (Aid. S. K. Muspratt), the Deputy Mayor (Councillor E. J. Hughes). Alderman A. Dyson, Councillors Joseph Hall, Hugh Jones, Richard Harrison, Hugh Hughes, A. B. Lloyd.—Deputy Clerk, Mr W. E. Bithell; Assistant Overseers, Mr J. Williams, Flint; Mr John Marsden, Ooleshill Fawr, Holywell. THE POOR BATES,—A SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION. Mr John Williams, assistant overseer for the Parish of Flint, submitted his statement of accounts of the poor rates of the past half-year, atd the estimate for the ensuing half-year. Receipts-by Poor rate, JE1235 3s 1 Id; arrears, 118 7d; total S1236 58 6d. Payments—to Treasurer of Holywell Union, £ 816 16s 4d; ovtitribution to Borough Fund, X312 193 4d; Ragistration Expenses, X35 13. 6d; Parish bills, 110 17a Od; Overseers' books and stationery £ 3 5s 8d; expenses of agricultural rates act, 16 15s; audit expenses, 15s; Assessment Committee expenses, postages, &c., S3 12a Gd. Total payments, il 190 1413 4d: balance in hand, Y,451ls2d. Requirements to M ichaelmas next, Contribution due to the Holywell Union, £ 700; registration .£48; jury lists, JE1 6s 0; audit and assessment committee, 42; printing, books, &c. £ 4; total J6765 6s Od. Less by balance in hand (45 118 2d), £ 709 14s lOd. A rate of Is Id on buildings and 6jd on land would produce £ 750; a rate of Is on buildings, and 6d on iand would only produoe £690. Last half year the rate was Is 8d in the pound, and the previous half-year, I,, 4d.-Councillor Hall said it was very grati- fying to see such an appreciable reduction in the rates. Of late the calls had been so heavy that people were completely staggered when the demand was made upon them, and they the demand was made upon them, and they knew not where to turn to raise the money.— Alderman Dyson remarked there were some who when in the midst of prosperity complained. As long as England and Englishmen were in existence they would oomplain of the rates. A certain amount of money was required and it must be provided.—The Deputy Mayor pro- posed that the estimates be aooepted and the recommendation for a rate of Is Id in the pound be approved of.—Councillor H. Hughes seconded the proposition which was carried.—Mr John Marsden submitted a statement of acoounts for Ooleshill Fawr. Balance last Michaelmas, JE31 6s 3d; rate at Is 2d in the pound, JE244 19a 4d; total receipts, L276 6s 7d. Pay- ments-To Treasurer of the Holywell Union, £ 168; to treasurer of the Flint Borough, jE91 Os 8d; registration expenses, L2 9i 2d audit stamp, 7s 6d; appointment of overseers, 19s; books and printing, £1" 18s 6d; Assess- ment Committee Agricultural Eating Act, 11 7s 6d., balance in hand, L10 3s Od. Total .£276 68 7d Requirements £ 255 10s 8d.; estimated collection 9244 19a 4d; irrecoverables and allowanoes to owners, &o., 910 118 4d.— Mr Marsden explained that owing to the division of the parish of Holywell, the apportion- ment of the amount of grant under the Agri- cultural Rating Act had not yet been made, but the overseers expected that a rate of Is in the pound would be sufRoient.-On the propositon of Alderman Dyson, seconded by Oounoillor Hugh Jones, it was decided to leave the matter iu the hands of the Overseers of the Parish of Ooleshill Fawr. THE LOCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OFFICES. The Mayor mentioned the petitions reoeived for the support of the location of the University Offices at Carnarvon, Cardiff, Welshpool, Bangor &c., and the Council being undecided as to supporting any particular town, the petitions were left in abeyance until the May meeting of the Council, THE QUEEN'S RECORD REIGN. The Mayor mentioned the aproaching Diamond Jubilee, and threw out the suggestion that the Corporation should send an address of congratulation to Her Majesty the Queen on June 22nd next on the ocoasion of the Diamond Jubilee.—The matter was deferred to the next meeting of the Counoil.

SAOEED CONCERT AT THE TOWN HALL. The Flint Choral Society gave a performance of an exceedingly pretty and musical work, "The Holy City," at the Town Hall on Thursday evening last, before a large audience. The choir, though only in its second season, has given two performances of really good merit during this last season. The Holy City is a sacred oantata by Dr A. R. Gaul, and was originally written for the Birmingham Festival, 1882. The adoption of such a work by the Choral Sooiety showed admirable taste and the melodious and taking nature of the choral parts gave zest to the efforts of the choir in its rehearsal. That interest had been taken in the work by the choir was evident from the uniformity of excellence with which the work was rendered. The artistes were Miss Annie Nelson, Liver.. pool, soprano, and Master Bertie Dryland, late solo boy at Chester Cathedral; Miss Edith Roberts, Chester, contralto; Mr J. H. Thompson tenor Mr J. Peters Jones, bass pianist. Miss L. Owen; harmonium, Mr J. T. Dean, assistant organist Chester Cathedral. The conductor was Mr E. Robinson, of Chester, whose servioes are most successful, and whose reputation as a choral trainer is well-established. With the Flint ohoir he has well sustained his repite and succeeded in bringing out the society to an extent never anticipated at its formation. Of the soloists in the work it may be said they one and all acquitted themselves of their tasks to the entire satisfaction of the audience. The oontralto solo Eye hath not seen," and the theme running through the choral sanctus Holy, holy," was singularly pretty. Miss Nelson appeared to sing in a manner that showed her adaptability to that particular class of music, and in These are they," the effects were exceedingly pretty. The trio, in which Miss Nelson, Mrs A. N. Roberts and Miss Roberts were the principals was a musical treat. The tenor and bass solos were appre- ciated by the audience. In ohorus and solo, the performance of the work was a decided credit to the Seciety, and it is very probable that in its next season, the members will afford the public further treats. The accompaniments to the work were played by Miss L. Owen with admirable taste and expression. The instru- mental introduction to the work, descriptive of II contemplation," was played by Miss Owen with ability and was accorded hearty applause. The second part of the ooqeert was of a mis- cellanE ous character, and included: Song Father Eternal," Miss Nelson; gong "Thou'rt passing hence," Mr Peters Jones; anthem Hear my prayer," (Menfclwhn), the # Choral Sooiety, solo taken by Master Bertie Dryland; song The heavenly song," (encore Light in darkness"), Miss Roberts; song In the presence of the King," Mr Thompson; song The Holy City (encored) Master Bertie Dryland; ohorus "As the hart pants," (Mendel- stohn), the Choral Society. The interval between the parts was occupied by Major Dyson on behalf of the Sooiety thanking the audienoe for their kind patronage, and the Mayor (Aid. S. K. Muspratt), who was present expressed the thanks of the audience to the Choral Society for the very rich musical treat they had afforded. The catering of the Society had given every satisfaction, and its success was deserved and worthy of their heartiest congratulations. Captain Gough seconded the vote of thanks and Major Dyson responding, testified to the entire satisfaction of the choir with their conductor, Mr E. Robinson (hear, hear),

THE FREE CHURCHES AND THEIR PRINCIPLES. THE POWER AND PRESTIGE OF THE ESTABLISHED CHURCH. On Tuesday afternoon a oonferenoe of Church workers of the Free Churohes was held at the Welsh Wesleyan ehapel, There were a number of delegates present from Flint, Holywell, Halkyn, Connah's Quay, and the surrounding distriot. The Rev J D Williams presided, and the Rev Thomas Law, organising secretary of the Evangelical Free Churches Federation, was present. The Chairman having briefly introduced the object of the conference-the unity of Nonconformity and the furtherance of its principles, the Rev T Law asked for observations on the oondition of Nonconformity in the district Dr J Humphrey Williams, as President of the Flint Non- conformist Union in his remarks. said the chief diflicu lty was the lack of enthusiasm for the principles of Nonconformity. Wealth and prestige was on the side of the Established Chorsh, and that Church was actively engaged in using that power to paralyse Nonconformity and oppress those who were dependent upon their daily bread, because of their • ^nGonforuiity. One particular branch of Nonconformity m Flint had been attacked, and to such extent that it had practically made other denominational bodies afraid to have any close association with it. More backbone was needed to face the difficulties against which they had to contend The Rev T Law considered it a pessimistic view He did not see how, in business, persecution could be carried on He believed that if they took decisive steps as they did in London and other places, it could not be so He found no town in England where the Nonconformists could not con- trol the situation Surely if it was so in England, their Nonconformist friends, if they had any soul, could control the situation anywhere in Wales The Rev D Oliver believed there was a good deal of truth in Dr Williams' remarks In Flintshire they were peculiarly situated they were surrounded by wealth and prestige held in the hands of the Established Church, and Nonconformists in many instances bad not the backbone to resist that pressure In addition to the wealth and prestige of the Established Church, they were also surrounded by Roman Catholic families possessing wealth and influence—families who had held their faith from pre-Reformation times The great obstacle of Wales Was. that Nonconformity was not united They were united in theory but not in practice Other speakers followed on the advocasy of local councils and federation, and on the dissemination of literature on the history and principles of Nonconformity In the evening a public meeting was held under the pre- sidency of Dr Williams, when the Rev T Law and other ministers gave addresses

Death of Mr. Joseph Garner, J.P. A familiar figure in the public life of Holywell passed away on Wednesday morning in the person of Mr Joseph Garner, Cross- street, one of the best-known residents and the oldest tradesman in the town. Mr Garner had enjoyed an active and vigorous life until a few weeks ago, when he began perceptibly to fade, and he passed quietly away during the early hours of Wednesday, at the age of 71 years. There has been scarcely one public movement in Holywell during the past fifty years in which Mr Garner has not taken a full part, and so highly was he esteemed by all classes of his fellow-townsmen that there was no position of dignity or of responsibility to which they would not readily and cheerfully appoint him. Under the old regime Mr Garner held various offices, and on the estab- lishment of the Local Board in 1162, he was appointed one of its first members, and he continued uninterruptedly a member of that body under its former and present title as Urban District Council, up to his death, and was Chairman in the years 1880 and 1881. The deceased gentleman was a Justice of the Peace for Flintshire, and a member of the Flintshire County Council. He had been for many years one of the representatives of Holywell on the Board of Guardians; a governor and hearty supporter of the Holy- well County School; a member of the Committee of the Flintshire Dispensary; a manager of the Holywell Savings Bank, and in other various duties he applied himself with remarkable energy to the public service. When the restoration of Holywell Church was taken in hand, Mr Garner was one of the churchwardens, and his few colleagues in that large and important undertaking will, no doubt, well remember with what zeal and perseverance he entered upon the task, which was carried to so successful a com- pletion. The last public meeting which the deceased gentleman attended was that held for celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen in Holywell. He was then far from being well, and it will be remembered how he urged that provision for the aged and children should be made to celebrate the Sovereign's jubilee, and that commemorative medals should be distributed. Holywell, to- day, mourns the loss of an estimable citizen, a useful and trusted public man, and a townsman who always sought and advocated the good of the people and of the district. Well, therefore, may the town assume an aspect of mourning at the loss of such a useful life, such a loyal townsman and, one who, during half a century of public life, bore an unsullied character, and one upon which the faintest suspicion of unfairness or want of integrity had never passed. In private life, Mr Garner was genial and pleasant, and a most agreeable companion. In the happy domestic circle, which has been so rudely broken by death, his loss will be bitterly felt, and public bodies and private residents will unite in tendering to Mrs Garner, her daughter and three sons their deepest condo- lence in their hour of sorrow. The remains of the late Mr Garner will be interred in Brynford churchyard next Saturday afternoon. The funeral will be a public one, and will leave Cross-street at half-past three o'clock.

OALCOT OTNPLXN OxApim.-On Sunday last, Mr William Owen Jenes, of Aber, preached at the three servioes at the Cynfaen Memorial (Wesleyao) Chapel, to large congregations, and on Monday evening delivered a leotare on "Love and Marriage." Mr W. Jones, J.P>4 £ rondeg, presided, over a numerous audience.

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Birtlis. DAvnm-On the 12th inst., the wife of Mr Edw. Davies, Basingwerk row, Greenfield, of a son. JERMAN-On the 9th inst., the wife of Mr W. E. Jerman, Downing House, Holywell, of a son. Deaths. Copis-On the 11th inst, at Talaore, Llanasa, Jane, the beloved wife of Mr Alfred Cope (butler), aged 33 years. DAVIEs-On the 10th inst, at Garden-row, Ffynnon. groew, Mr Ishmael Davies, aged 69 years. EDWA i-Oa the 8th inst, at Mount Villas, Rhewl, Mostyn, David, aged 3 years also, on the 12th inst. John Henry, aged õ years, sons of Mr Thomas Edwards. EBWABDS.—On the 10th inst., at the residenoe of Mr J. W. Barker, The Poplars, Bagillt, Miss Rosa M. Edwards, dressmaker, aged 47 years FBB&ICA.N—On the 11th inst, John Richard, infant son of John Arthur and Sarah Freeman, Tai Maen, Bagillt, aged 10 weeks. GAENIVB—On the 14th inst., at Cross-street, Holy- well, Joseph Garner, aged 71 years.—Interment at Brynford next Saturday, starting from Holywell at 3 30 p.m.—No cards. HUGHBe-On the 12th inst, at Gronant, Llanasa, Mr Joseph Hughes, aged 76 years. HUGHES-On the 12th inst, Ann Jane. daughter of Mr Samuel Hughes. Penymaes, Holywell, aged 14 years. Joptas-On the 8th inst, at Green Bank, Greenfield, Agnes Martha, daughter of Mr Charles Jones, aged 3 years. JONES —On the 9th inst., at Builth, Breconshire, Mr William Jones, late of Mertyn Hall, Holywell. KKLLT—On the 10th inst., at Farm Hoases, Holywell, Miss Mary Kelly, aged 54 years. LuxH-On the 9th inst. at Marsh-row, ittOBtyn, Mi John Luke, aged 61 years. LUKB—On the 10th inst, at Gronant, Llanaea, Mr John Luke, aged 69 years. WILIXUCS—On the 3rd inst., at Woodford, Essex, Daniel MoDonald Reid, son of Mr acd Mrs Mostyn Williams. WiMJAJri-On the 9th mst., Martha, mfaut doUKhter of Mr Oornehus WiHiams, Dolphin, Milwr Holywell, aged 6 months. WnxiAJts--On the 12th inst, Mr Wm. Williams, Tyddyn Halen, Babel], Holywell, aged 82 years.

HALKYN. The Duke of Westminster left Eaton on Tuesday afternoon for Halkyn Castle. His Grace returns to-day (Thursday). NOBTH HBNDBB MINE.-Report on the mine for the past year:—For years past I have constantly advocated the sinking of Olwyn Gooh shaft, and I now heartily congratulate you upon the extraordin- ary successful result from having carried the work out. In this brief report I cannot fully describe the work that has been accomplished during the past year both on surfaoe and underground-ruffioe it to say there is not a better equipped mine in Wales, and the year's output of 4320 tons of lead ore and blende is in itself a striking proof of the richness of our vein. I am pleased to say that every development proves the increased richness of the mine, and I confidently expect, when the Olwyn Goch shaft is sunk 30 yards deeper (we are now busy sinking), and drivingsmade east and west from the b ittom, that we shall considerably increase our production. We have other important developments to make, and energetio means are being taken to carry them out. We have already (in a measure) proved the great value of the property, and I have every reason to say that it is likely to be a per- manent source of revenue to the company. The machinery throughout the works is in good working order.-Goodman Ellis, North Hendre Mines, March 6.

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