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HOLYWELL. FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. JOSEPH GARNER, J.P., 0.0. On Saturday last, the interment of the late Mr Joseph Garner, J.P., C.C., who died at the age of 71 years, on Wednesday morning last, at Cross-street, took place at Brynford Church- yard. The funeral was of a public character and was the largest and most imposing of recent years that has passed through the streets of Holywell. The evidence of respect by the drawing of blinds and closing of shutters in business premises was particularly marked. The funeral took place at half-past three o'clock in the afternoon. Leaving Cross-street, the cortege was headed by the members of the various bodies to which the deceased gentleman belonged. The Flintshire Magistrates were represented by Messrs J. Lloyd-Price, William Jones, Isaac Hughes, John K. Evans. William Thomas and Samuel Davies, Dr. J as. Williams, and Mr H. A. Cope (Clerk to the Holywell and Caerwys Bench). The Holywell Urban Council was in addition to the Chairman mentioned above, represented by Messrs J. Carman, E. Bryan, T. H. Waterhouse, Joseph Jones, John E. Jones, E. Fonlkes, J. H. Hague, Thomas Griffiths, J. W. Davies, T. A. Lambert, Robert Richards, W. Owen and Dr J. O. Jones, Mr Robert Thomas, clerk; Mr Llewelyn Jones, Inspector. The Holywell Board of Guardians was represented by the Chairman and the following members :—Messrs J. Kerfoot Evans, Wm. C Pickering, William Roberts, J Prince, W H Lloyd, S Wilkinson, Edward Hughes, John Williams, Robert Williams, J Price, Mr P Harding Roberts, Mr W H Roberts, Messrs P Smith Jones and Arthur Roberts, relieving officers; Mr Thomas Hughes, Work- house Master; Mr Thos, Thomas, Mr Robert Foulkes, Governors of Holywell County School. The remains were conveyed in an open glass side hearse, the coffin of polished oak with brass furniture being almost hiddeu by the beautiful floral tributes. On either side of the hearse was an escort of the Flintshire Constabulary, under Deputy Chief-constable D Hughee, with Sergeants Nelson and Davies. The carriages immediately following the hearse conveyed the principal mourners :-First carriage (preceding the hearse)—Rev. R 0 Williams, vicar of Holywell; Rev. William Jones, rector of Brynford; Rev. Joseph Davies, Holywell; Dr. K M Lloyd. Second carriage- Messrs W Garner, J Garner, London, and Rev J A Garner, Rock Ferry (sons), Mr Peter Jones, Halkyn, and Mr Robert Jones, Flint. Third carriage-Messrs E Lloyd Jones, Halkyn; P Chambers Jones, Halkyn; Q B Martin, Wrexham; Jones, Llanrwst; Cawley, Rowton. Fourth carriage—Messrs Edward Edwards, Cilcen; John Edwards, representing T Edwards (Gwanas), Liverpool; J Lloyd Hughes, Caddington; G F Povah, Gwersyllt; W Hall, Ruabon; E Lloyd Williams and Stewart LI Williams, Seacombe. Sixth carriage —Messrs Edward Williams (Connah's Quay), C E P Jones, A Goodwin, J M Jones and E T Smith (employes). '), Several other carriages sent by friends followed. Among those of the general public who attended the funeral were:—The Rev. E 0 Williams and Miss Davies, Meliden Vicarage; Rev. W A Morris, Greenfield; Rev. Fr. Flynn, Rv, J. Ernest Jones, Rev. J E Davies, Holywell; Messrs R E Williamson, Pyers Edwards, U Bromley, Joseph Hague, J T Eachus, S Jones, J Peters, H V Lioyd, R Rees. W Freeman, D Powell, H W Jones, J H Hope, John Marsden, Edw Jones, J Ayer, A Schwarz, I Mynyddwr Roberts, T Vaughan Hughes, P Pulford, Captain J Pulford, Messrs D Roberts, W F Morris, Joseph Price. Robert Lloyd, D Pierce, Richard Jones, William Williams, J E Woolcock. A Earl, S Holgate, W A Howard, J Beirne, E J C Catherwood, A 0 Williams, J LI. Williams, Thos. C. Griffiths, Thos. Hughes, Wm. Phillips, Captain W T Harris, Oaptaiu Eustace, &c., &o. The service at the house was conducted by the Rev. R 0 Williams, and at Brynford Church the Revs. R 0 Williams, W Jones, and Joseph Davies took part. Books of the funeral service with hymns were dis- tributed in the Church, on a fly leaf of which was printed "In Memoriam -Joseph Garner, Brynford Churchyard, Easter Even, 1897," The hymn selected for the service was- Brief life is here our portion, Brief sorrow, shortlived care. The Life that hath no ending, The tearless life is there." A large number of those who attended the funerhl continued the journey up to Brynford and joined in the mournful service. Mr Richard Jones, Brynford, presided at the harmonium, and the church choir was present. Wreaths wre received from the Rev and Mrs Rhodes, St Chad's, Liverpool; Mr J Garner, London; Mr and Mrs Somerford, London Mr and Edwin Jones, London; Mr and Mrs Carman and family; Messrs and the Misses Jones, Chapel-street; Mrs and the Misses Turner, Tudor Villa; Mrs Gould Mr and Mrs T. Hughes, Greenfield; Mr T. Edwards (Gwanus). Liverpool; Mrs Gardiner and family Abergavenny Mrs Lambert and Miss White Mr E Lloyd Williams and family, Seacombe; Mrs Martin, Wrexham; Mr and Miss Povah, Gwersyllt; Mr and Mrs W. F. Morris; Mrs W Jones, Flint; Mr and Mrs Williams, Connah's Quay; Mr and Mrs R. Jones, Flint; Mr and Mrs Oawley, Everton; Mr and Mrs Hughes, The Beachin Mr and Mrs E. Foulkes, Mr C E P Jones, the employes, Cross"street. 1hecoffin was supplied by Messrs John Jones and Sons, joiners, and the splendid hearse and mourning coaches by Mr T. A. Lambert, High-street. PUBLIO REFERENCES. The following are some of the references that have been made to the late Mr Garner, by the public bodies with which he was connected;- At the annual meeting of the Holywell Urban District Council, at the Town Buildings, on Saturday morning, when all the members were present, the only vacant chair being that of the late Mr Garner.—Mr J H Hague proposed Mr Carman as provisional chairman, which was carried unanimously. The Chairman (Mr J Carman), referred to the lamented death of Mr Garner, and proposed that under the circumstances the Council ad- journ their meeting, so as to enable them to pay a last tribute of respect to the deceased gentle- man, by following his remains to the graveside. This was agreed to, and the meeting was adjourned until Tuesday morning, M.r T H Waterhouse said it was with profound grief that they heard of the death of Mr Joseph Garner, J.P. He was a gentleman respected and beloved by all with whom he came into contact. The poor had in him a friend and a confidant; he was kind, amiable, and good. In his home there was a vacant chair which never could, and never would, be filled, and that was not the only empty chair. The chair that Mr Garner filled in the council would in mind, spirit and heart, be vacant for many years to come. He was always affable and gentlemanly, and his kind ^nd pleasant face thev should long miss. He worthily and faithfully discharged all his duties in both & private and public capacity as a* Councillor of the H< ly well Urban District, and of the County; as a Governor of the Intermediate School; as a Guardian of the Poor; and also as a Justice of the Peace. L was with the deepest sorrow that ha moved that a vote of condolence be conveyed to his widow and the other members of th;, tamily. Dr. James Williams seconded the vote of condolence with profound sorrow. As a colleague, Mr Garnt r had been most considerate and especially to him, as in the capacity of vice-chairman, he had been a great assistanoe to him during his term of office. He had lost a valued friend, and he felt that the town of Holywell would also feel the blow, for in every respect and oousideration of the words he was a good man. He would add nothing only in the way of endorsement to the virtues of Mr Garner as expressed by Mr Waterhouse, but with sorrowful feelings he seoonded the vote of condolence.—The vote was carried. At the Holywell Board of Guardians on Saturday, the Chairman (Mr Wm. Thomas) in proposing a vote of condolence, said it would be quite agreeable with the feeling of the Board that they record their deep sympathy and condolence with Mrs Garner and family in their bereavement. He felt the loss of Mr Garner very keenly. He was one of the old boys "—one of his friends of the young days of half a century back. As a Guardian of the poor, the late Mr Garner was always kind to the poor and considerate of the interests of the ratepayers, and his conduct on the Board had been always agreeable and welcome to his colleagues.—Mr J Kerfoot Evans said it was with sincere sorrow that he seconded the vote of sympathy. He had for some years worked shoulder to shoulder with Mr Garner in their office as Guardians of the poor and he always found him a true friend to the poor. The proposition was carried with silent unanimity. At the meeting of the Parish Vestry on Easter Monday, at St Winefred's Hall, the Vicar pre- siding. Mr Thos Thomas remarked that they missed from their midst an old familiar figure —one who had for close upon half a century been one of the most regular attendants at the Vestry, and who from time to time had held various appointments under the Vestry He proposed that an entry be made on the Vestry Book recording their deep regret at the loss they had sustained in the Parish and the Church by the death of Mr Joseph Garner—Mr H A Cope seconded the proposition, which was carried with silent approval. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the above Oounoil was held on Saturday last. On the proposition of Mr W. C. Pickering, seconded by Mr Isaao Hughes, Mr C. J. Batters was appointed temporary ohairman. There were present Messrs isaao Hughes, Bagillt; Wm. C. Pickering and W. Roberta, Mostyn Wm. Thomas, Ysceifiog J Edward Hughes, Whitford Edward Evans, Llanasa John Williams, Halkyn John L!oyd, Rhydymwyn; J, Prioe, Gwaenyscor R. Williams, Newmarket John Davies, Ysceifiog W. Astbury, Northop Thos. Humphreys, Bagillt Rev Watkin Williams. Nannerch; Mrs Webber, Mold Clerk—Mr P. Harding Roberts; Surveyors Hemrs E. Foulkes (Mold) and H Judd (Holywell) Sanitary Inspsctor—Mr J. P. Jones, Holywell. STONB CONTRACTS. Some time was taken up in the consideration and acceptance of tenders for the supply of road material in the Mold Highway District, and the consideration of the tenders for the Holy well District, was deferred to the next meeting of the Council. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN, &0. Mr William Thomas proposed the re-appointment of Mr Isaao Hughes, as the chairman of the Council for the ensuing year. He had pleasure in making the proposition and believed that everyone was quite satisfied with the way he had conducted the business of the Counoil.—Mr J. Williams (Halkyn) seconded the proposition which was carried unanimously, and Mr Hughes on taking the chair thanked the Councillors for the honour they had for the third time conferred upon him and trusted that the confidence placed in him would never be abused.— Mr W. Astbury proposed the re-appointment of Mr C. J. Batters as vice-chairman of the Council. Mr Edward Hughes seconded the proposition which was also carried unanimously.—Mr Batters thanked the Councillors for the honour they had done him.— In the appointment of Committees blight changes were made. In the Finanoe Committee Mr T. Humphreys replaced Mr H. T. Barker; Mr W. Astbury replaced Mr J. Prince, and Mr Edward Evans replaoed Mr W. H. Lloyd. In the General Purposes Committee, the four vacancies were filled by Messrs T. Humphreys, W. Astbury, Edward Evans and Mrs Webber. The Parochial Committees as regards the representatives of the District Council were re-appointed. HALKYN PARISH COUNCIL. A communication was received from the Halkyn Parish Council as to the alleged non-acoeptanoe of a contract causing complaint as to the state of the Halkyn roads. The matter was deferred. PANTON OOP. The Clerk read a reply to a communication respect- ing the Panton Cop footpath, between Flint and Bagillt, received from Mr Dawson, of the London and North Western Railway, in which he stated that the matter would be submitted to the directors and their decision oommunicated to the Council. ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILLORS. The following is the list of attendances of Councillors for the past year:—Number of meetings held, 26 Messrs W. Matthews 13; John Lloyd 2; John Price 6 j John Williams 8; Isaao Hughes 26 H. T. Barker 2; J. Petrie 6: E. Leaning 20 0. J. Batters 24; Edward Evans 18; William Williams 8; E. P. Edwards 2 Edward Peters 1 Robert Wynne Evan Davies 2 Edw. Roberts 3 Robert Williams 11; William Astbury 16; D. Prioe 13; J. Prince 13; W. H. Lloyd 16; W. Roberts 26; W. C. Pickering 25 Edward Hughes 10 Wm. Thomas 19 John Davies 11; Rev W. Williams 19; Mrs Webber 3 E. Peters 1; T. Humphreys 7. SPBEAD OF INFECTIOUS DIOZASBS- Dr. James Williams submitted a special report upon the continuance of diphtheria in the district. There were 23 cases notified during the past fortnight, also one of typhoid and one of scarletina. At Bagillt there were signs of the oases decreasing and dying out and the cases were of a mild form. At Greenfield the disease was spreading upwards towards Hoiywell. At Mostyn there were seven cases in four houses, four oases being in one house. The disease was more malignant in form than in other plaoes. He traoed the disease to milk which had been conveyed to the houses by a girl at whose home there was diphtheria. There were no oases at the farm where the milk was obtained. He considered it would be desirable that the sohools at Greenfield and Mostyn should continue closed after the Easter holidays.—The Inspector in his report referred to the number of infeotious diseases oases in the districts of Mostyn and Greenfield, in the latter place there were fix oases in one house at Bryn-y-gwynt, one fatal.—The Clerk remarked that the fees olaimed for the notification of infectious diseases for the past half-year throughout the district was L38 15s. Od. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At the annual meeting of the Board of Guardians on Saturday last, there were present—Mr Wm. C. Pickering (temporary chairman), Messrs. Samuel Wilkinson, Flint; J. Kerfoot Evans, Holywell; J. Prince and W. H. Lloyd, Connah's Quay, and Miss Hughes, Coleshill, Mr Biroham, Poor Law Iospeotor, was present. THE HOUSB. The Master's Journal showed the number of inmates in the house last Board-day was 211; admitted since, 6; discharged, 20 deaths, 1 num- ber remaining, 196. Vagrants relieved 107 as against 136 during the corresponding period last year. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr Isaac Hughes proposed that Mr Wm. Thomas, who as vice-chairman had occupied the chair since the death of their late ohairman the Rev. T. Z. Davies, be elected chairman for the ensuing year.— Mr Edward Hughes seoonded the proposition, which was carried unanimously, and the presiding Chairman in vacating the chair in Mr Thomas' favour, Paid he was very pleased he had been elected, Mr Thomas had conducted the business as chairman 1n a most impartial way (hear, hear).—Mr William Thomas thanked the Board for the honour they bad oinferred upon him.— Mr Edward Hnghes proposed that Air William Roberts be elected Vioe-ehairman. — Mr John Davies seconded the proposition, which was likt WI.e carried unanimously, and Mr William Roberts acknowledged the honour conferred upon him. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. The appointment of committees was considered and the vaoanoies of the year were filled ap. In the Assessment Committee, Mr Wm 0. Pickering was appointed in succession to the late Rev, T Z. Davies, and Mr Wm. Roberta (vici-chairman) in sucoesnion to Mr H. T. Barker. The Rev. Watkin Williams and Mr Robert Williams were appointed on the School Attendance Committee. VISITING. Mr Biroham reported in the Visitor's Book that he had inspected the Workhouse and should be glad to meet the Visiting Committee about several matters connected with temporary improvements in the house. MB. BIBCHAM COMPLIMENTS THE BOARD. Mr Biroham eaid he was sorry to miss from the ohair, the Rev. T. Z. Davies. He could not refrain from alluding to the los the Board had lately sustained by the death of their chairman, and also Mr Joseph Garner both active and influential mem- bers. During the past wintez he had been round the three dititricts of the relieving officers. He hitl been very much pleased with the intimate knowledge which the relieving officers had of their districts and the different cases in reoeipt of relief. The infor- mation they gave ha did not find to be in any way wrong upon cross-examination of the people who one and all reported to him that in no instance was there complaint of irregular payment. He wished to express his obligation to them for the trouble they took in showing him everything he desired to see. He visited the houses where the children were bearded out. He found Whitford most applicable to the system. He was struck with the fitness and suitability of Whitford and the homes selected, and he should consider Whitford was capable of further development in respect of the boarding out system. He was struck by the number of young and able- bodied men at Flint, loafing about expectiog work, that would probably never come to any great extent, and who, instead of supporting their mothers and keeping them off the pauper's roll, actually shared the small pittance they got. The men when times were gool were not regular workmen but simply supplied the surplus lajaour required. Referring to the Workhouse he considered some slight structural alterations were required and also a revision of the dietary table in use at the Workhouse. He suggested that the Board arrange a speoial meeting for the consideration of the proposals he made. The suggestion was agreed to. GRANT. The Clerk intimated that the amount of grant that would be received in respect of the Agricultaral Ratings Act would be L425 2s. Id. ATTENDANCES. The following is the list of attendances during the past year —W Matthews 13 John Lloyd 2 Miss Hughes 22 J Prince 22; W H Lloyd 2o J L Muspratt 14 S Wilkinson 18 J Roberts 21; J Price 6 John Williams 11 Isaao Hughes 26 H T Barker 3; E Leaning 20 John Petrie 6 J Kerfoot Evans 21 J Garner 23 C J Batters 24 Edw Evans 20 W Williams 8; E P Edwards 2 E Peters 2; R Wynne 0 J Williams 0 E Davies 1; Mrs Phillips 0 Mrs Keene 2; Dr Edwards 0 Mrs Buddicom 0 E Roberts 3; R Williams 11; W Astbury 16; D Price 9 W Roberts 26; W 0 Pickering 25 Edw Hughes 10 W Thomas 21 J Davies 11 Rev W Williams 19 Mra Webber 3 E Peters (Mold) 1 T Humphreys 7 Rev T Z Davies 13.—Assessment Committee (15 meetings): Rev T Z Davies 5 Messrs J L Muspratt 10; J Kerfoot Evans 8; I Hughes 11 W Astbury 5 E P Edwards 6 E Peters 2; Wm Thomas 9; S Wilkinson 11 H T Barker 1 0 J Batters 9 J Prince 11. STATEMENT OF CALLS. The Clerk submitted the estimated calls for the ensuing half yearCaerwys, L140; Cilcen, E260 Flint, £ 700 Gwaenyscor, j632 Halkyn, zC148 Holywell Urban, £ 384, ditto Rural, £ 1260; Coles- hill Fawr, £ 136 Llanasa, £ 784, Mold Urban, L624, ditto Rural, Y,1072 Nannerch, L48; Nerquis, Z88 Newmarket, j668 Northop Rural, L764 Whitford, £ 824; Tsoeifiog, £2:36; Connah, Quay Urban, £ 680 Brynford, zEI04 total, £ 8,352. Instalments due, April 24th, May loth, June 26th and August 21st. —Special expenses Northop drainage, 462 18s. Od Bagillt drainage, j6121 5a. Od Whitford water, L107 lOa. 6d.

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