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

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.

MOSTYN. COUNTEY Lilriz of Saturday last oontains excellent portraits of Lady Mostyn and two of her children. ACCIDENT TO LOBD LEITBIM.—A somewhat serious accident has befallen Viscount Leitrim, who has been paying a visit to the Rev. Canon Gamier, reotor of Quiddenbam, Norfolk. Lord Leitrim had been out riding, and was pitohed from his horse on to the highway. He was taken home unconscious, and Dr. Hayward was sent for. The doctor has been in attendance ever sinoe. The patient is reported to have been severely shaken. ANNUAL EISTEDDFOD AT "CYSSEGR." The annual eisteddfod in connection with the Welsh Congregationalists of Mostyn, was held at the Cyssegr Chapel, on Good Friday. The afternoon meeting commenced at two o'olock, when the chair was taken by loan Huw, Mostyn, in the absence of Mr Evan Parry, Barnsley. The meetings were eon- duoted by Mynyddwr, Holywell, with his usual ability. The numerous competitions were as follows The prize for Rosettes was awarded by Miss Morris, Marsh, to Miss Hughes, Bagillt, and Miss Edith Wynne, Gwernymynydd. Writing the 1st psalm, J. Edwards, Bedw, and E. Hughes, Marsh-row. For the best rendering of the solo 'Wyres faoh Ned Puw,' Miss Edwards, Saithaelwyd. For the Welsh recitation 'Y dafarnwraig a'r meddwyn,' nine com- peted—1, Alice Edwards; 2, John T. Williams, Ffynnongroew. Six competed in the best 40 lines of poetry to the I Sultan,I, loan Dderweno Fon. Quartett, 'Ti wyddost beth ddywed fy nghalon,' two parties appeared—1, Ffynnongroew Party. For the beat knitted pair of stockings, Mrs Jones, Talsarn. Cardiganshire, carried off the prize. Tenor solo, • Y bugail,' six competed—1, Mr 1. Ellis, Gwespyr. Male voice contest, Awn i ben y Wyddfa fawr,' two parties competed, the New- market Choir was adjudged best. The evening meeting commenced at 5.30, and was opened by the Newmarket Choir singing the ohorus 4 Comrades' song of hope,' in good style. Five oompeted for the best writing of the 100th Psalm, the prizes being awarded-I, Alice Williams, Mostyn 2, Margaret Thomas, Llanbrynmair for the best tea cosy, Miss Morris, Llinegar, was awarded the prize, out of four competitors. For the marking on canvas, ten competed-I, Miss Hughes, Bagillt. Soprano solo, I Yr eneth wen,' three com- peted—1, Mrs Jones, Greenfield. Translating 12 words, six from Welsh to English, and six from English to Welsh, three competed, but the prize was withheld owing to insufficient merit. Welsh recita- tion, 'Hiraeth Cymro am ei wlad,' the prize awarded to Mr Joseph Jones, Prescot, and Mrs Hughes Mostyn. For the best rendering of' Wele'r hafan the prize was awarded the Ffynnongroew party. Solo competition, I Yr Ornest,' Mr Evans, Birken- head. The Ffynnongroew party were awarded the prize for singing the glee Y blodeuyn olaf.' Two ladies came forward for the prize given for the beat essay, the subject being Llewelyn ein UyW olaf,' and it was found necessary to withhold the prize for further explanation by the adjudicator. For the stanza on 'Trelogan Lead Mine,' Gobaith was awarded the prize. Mrs Megan Jones-Davies, B.A.M., was deservedly encored for the songs given by her during the meetings. Mr Willie Nnttall, Holywell, was the accompanist. Votes of thanks to Mynyddwr, Messrs Wilfrr^ Jones, R.A.M., Trevor Roberts, Mrs Ellis, Mis- Jii^.ris, Mr Rowland Roberts, Mrs Roberts and Capt Roberts, Trelogan, &c., brought to a close one of the most successful competitive meetings ever held in Mostyn.

BAGILLT. GOOD FRIDAY EISTEDDFOD. The eisteddfod held on Good Friday, ut the Betbania Wesleyan Chapel, passed off in a very euooeasiul manner. Though the weather in the early part of the day was unpropitious it did not prevent large numbers of people assembling. The principal attraction was the brass band march and seleotion contests. At noon the brass band march contest took plaoe. The test pieoe was The jolly demons (Round), prize, Li Is, and there were six entries Holywell Welsh Flannel Mills Brass Band-con- ductor, Mr J. J. Brady Halkin Brass Band- oonduotor, Mr Benj. Wheeler; Connah's Quay aud District Brass Band-oonduotor, Mr Jas. Griffiths Voel Gaer Brass Band—conductor, Mr W. J. Harper; Rhoslltmerchrugog Brass Band-oonduotor Mr J. J. Brady; Ffynnongroew Brass Band- conductor Mr Haydn Dykius. The adjudioation was given at the close of the afternoon meeting, when the prize was awarded the Ffyanongroew Band. A washiug competition was to have been held in the King's Arms Park, but owing to the weather it was abandoned.—Mr Samnel Davies, J.P., C.O., was the president ot the meeting, and Gwilym Deunant conducted the proceedings. The Adjudicators were Brass bands and vocal music-J. Uolloway, Esq., R.A.M., Staleybridge Poety, Druisyn Reoitations, Rev Hugh Evans and Ffynonwyson; Translation, Mr Daniel Pierce, Holywell; Drawing, Mr W. M, James, The Poplarm; Miscellaneous, Mrs Lewis, Bryntirion Mrs Pierce, Oaklands Mrs Jones, Board Sohools Miss Roberts, Grosvenor's Terrace; Mrs Samuel Davies, Miss Jones, Brynafon. Miss Alice Blodwen Hughes, of Birkenhead, sang the Eisteddfod song 4 Gwlad y delyn,' and was highly appreciated. The President having delivered his inaugural address, the various competitions took place, the results of which were Nightdress case and brush and comb bag, 1, Miss Jennie Williams, Bagillt English recitation (prize given by Capt. Ellis Hughes, Connah's Quay), 1, Miss Wilkinson, Queen's Ferry; 2, Hv. Allen Hughes, Wesley Mount, Bagillt (seven entries). Brass Band Contest, test pi-ece 'Gems of Columbia' (Round). lit, L7; 2nd, E3 3rd, Ll. There were seven bands namely Bagillt Excelsior Brass Band —Oonduotor, Mr J. J. Brady; Holywell Welsh FJannol Mills Brass Band—conductor, Mr J. J. Brady; Halkin Brass Baud—conductor, Mr Benj, Wheeler; Connah's Quay and District Brass Band -oonductor, Mr Jas. Griffiths; Voel Gaer Brass Band-oouduotor, Mr W. J. Harper Rhosllanerch- rugog Brass Band—conductor, Mr J. J. Brady; Ffynnongroew Brass Band—conductor, Mr Haydn Dykins. In the adjudication the honours were awarded as follows 1, Bagillt Excelsior Band 2, Voel Gaec BAuci 3, Holywell Welsh Flannel Mill Band. Pianoforte solo competition (under 16 years) 'The harmonius blacksmith' (Handel)—1, Gwilym Parry Hope House, Holywell (pupil of Mr J E Pierce, Melbourne House); 2, Nellie Davies, Green- field (seven entries). Baritone solo, 'Revenge' (Hatton)—1, Mr A. LI. Jones, Colwyn Bay (six entries). Pencil drawing of Bagillt Board Sohools. 1, J. Griffiths, Bradford House, Bagillt (four entries) Juvenile Choir Contest—4 Plant y wlad' (D. Parry), X2 21:1-1, Whelstone Juvenile Choir, con. duotor, Mr Tbos. Jones, Bagillt; Bagillt Juvenile Choral Union, conductor, Mr John Morgan. Crocheted aofa rug—1, Miss Williams, Compton House. During the afternoon Mr T. Holloway the ad. judicator, gave a sulo I Wanderer 'on the euphonium The meeting oloied with the singing of Hen wlad fy nhadau.' The evening meeting was very largely attended and in the unavoidable absence of the announced ohairman, Mr W. H. Lloyd, of Connah's Quay, the chair was taken by Mr SI. Davies. The pro- ceedings was commenced by the successful Brass Band playing a selection, and after the Chairman's address, Miss Alice Blodwen Hughes, gave 4 Hoff wlad fy ugenedigaeth.' The competitions included Knitted or crocheted quilt—1, Miss Williams (printer), Holywell; 2, Miss Williams, Compton House; 3, Miss E. E. Parry, Bagillt. Welsh recitation 4Gorphenwyd' 1, Richard W. Jonea, Bagillt (eight entries). Tenor solo 4 Banar ein gwlad'—1, T. Bithell, Greenfield (five entries). Quartett (male voices), 'Myfanwy' 1:1 la-I, G. Ankritt and party, Greenfield (three entries). Baby's knitted petticoat—1, Miss Charlotte Williams, Bagillt. Hand embroidered and drawn thread afternoon tea cloth—1, Miss Darbishire, Station House, Bagillt. Soprano solo, I Y Glochl-il Miss Bessie Williams, Birkenhead (three entries). Four stanzas on 4 Milwr Tunnel' —1, Rev J. Ivor Jones, Bagillt (four entries). Mixed party oontest-' Mae'r eigion mown hedd.' X2 2s.—1, Bagillt United Party, oonduotor, Mr E. Hughes. Miss A. Blod- wen Hughes sang 4Sing sweet bird,' and 4 May morning,' for both of which she was deservedly encored. Miss J. Gratton Thomas was the accom- panist. Mr J. Holloway gave an euphonium aolo The pilgrim of love.' The successful Juvenile Choir contributed a chorus and the sucsessful com- petitor (Master Parry) in the pianoforte solo played the pieoe. An interesting pianoforte duet, 'Chilperio' was given by Misses L. E, Thomas and H. B. Hughes, and a trio, selection from 'Maritana was given by Masters H. B. Freeman and H. W. Bates (violins), and Miss Fanny Freeman (piano). Votes of thanks having been acoorded the Chair- man, adjudicators, &o., the meeting closed with the singing of God save the Queen.' Muoh credit for the success of the eisteddfod is due to the secretaries Mr T. Gratton Thomas, and Mr R. T. Jones (Castle Villa).

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FLINTSHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE. UP-TO-DATE RESULTS. Matches. Goals. P W L D For Agst Pts Buokley. 7 4 3 0 10 13 8 Flint "1 5 3 1 1 17 2 7 Holywell.. 7 3 3 1 21 24 7 Rhyl 5 2 2 1 17 13.. 6 Mold. 6.. 1.. 4- 1 8 20 3

A COMMON SENSEDIET. BY A MEDICAL MAN. You will hear sufferers exclaim, I feel out of sorts I am below par!" "I am losing weight!" Some rush to quack nostrums and become worse. Some are unwilling-or unable-to consult medical advisers, who would probably reoommend things whioh might or might not belp them. And after all, a little common sense must tell them that by following rational dietary rules they can maintain and restore that vigour which, by error in diet, in conjunction with their surroundings, they have lost, Good health—the greatest blessing mortals can enjoy, and never ready valued till lost-oan be preserved in the majority of mankind by attention to4 diet. A Food Beverage snoh as Dr. Tibbles' Vi-Cocoa with its unique powers of nutriment and exceptional vitalising properties, is a means whereby strength and nervous energy are gained as a rational outcome of inoreased vitality and the pleasing consequence of greater nourishment and euetenant force. Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Ooooa is made up in 6d packet@, and 9d and Is 6d tins. It can be obtained from all Grocers, Chemists, and Stores, or from Dr Tibblee' Ti-Cocoa (Limited), Suffolk House, Cannon-street, London, E.C.

PUBLIC NOTICE. igtif Owing to the kindly recommendations of Flintshire people who have used Dr. Tibbies' Vi- Oocoa it can now be obtained from all respectable Grocers, Chemists and Stores in Flintshire, and the following have given permission for the insertion of their names and addresses as Local Agents. The list will be added to from time to time as occasion demands for the information of those who write asking for the name of the nearest Agent.

LOCAL AGENTS FLINT :-STAR TEA Co. LTD., TrelawDy Square, MOLD HUMPHREY, LEWIS & SON, High St. Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Coooa is made up in 6d packets, and 9d and Is 6d tins. It can be obtained from all Chemists, Grocers, and Stores, or from Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Coooa (Limited), Suffolk House, Cannon-street, London, E.C.

IMPORTANT TO LADIES. By nourishing the body, the cheeks become rosy and plump, whilst the strength and nervous energy thus gained are the natutal outcome of inoreased vitality. Health and happiness are to a great extent matters of digestion and nutriment. It is only by the proper assimilation of food, that the waste of tissue daily taking place can be stopped. It cannot be done with medioine. It oan, however, ba done with a perfect food beverage, such as Dr. Tibbie#' Vi-Cocoa, which possesses exceptional vitalising properties. It will save your digestion part of its work, and is far more nourishing and eustenant than tea or the ordinary cocoa, whilst it possesses a tonio and recuperative force possessed by neither. Dr, Tibbies Vi-Cocoa is pleasant and palatable— and embodying, as it does, the numerous principles contained in Malt, Hops, Kola, and Coeoa, it imparts nourishment and builds up strength. As a Food Beverage it is invaluable. Dr. Tibbles' Vi-Cocoa is made ap in 6d. paoketa, and 9d and Is 6d tins. It can be obtained from all Grooers, Chemists, and Stores, or from Dir. Tibbies' Vi-Coooa, Limited, Suffolk House, Cannon* street, London, E.O.

RAILWAY HME TABLE. APRIL, 1897. I CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY.—DOWM Tiujwe. i SmreAT». HOLYHEAD AND OHESTEB RAILWAY.—Uf Tauw Sfy»lH lba.vb a.m &.m a-m a.m. a.m £ a.m a.m>vp.mft-j p.m p.m p.m ip.m p.mifl p.m. p.tn f a.m .a.m a.m p.m liiti a.m «um A.m a.m a.m am a.mt a.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m. p.m .p.m P-m a.m a.id p.m. p.m'. CHESTER 2 386 30 9 0 « ,1145 2 S 3 10 6 10 5 15 6 IS 8 38 | 8 46 lUo'2 S8>9 35 1125 6 0 HOLYHEAD (7 45 12 0 3 15 fc 08 5 6 51 0 8 5 Sandycroft 6 4O9 10 • • • iU55 fcjg 3 20 5 25 .08 5f 113Q 9 46 6 10 Bangor (dep).. 6 07 25 7 55 9 0 1045 1 9 25 7 17 9 3 6 55 1 52 9 3 Queen's Perry. 6 45 9 15 •• 3 3 12 01 3 2S 6 3*6 28 9 0 11351 9 50 6 15 Aber 6 10 7 34 9 10 1055 1 19 *35 7*7 Oonnah'sQuay. 6 60 9 20 •• § ..12 5.. £ 3 30 5 *5j6 33 « 9 5 1140 9 55 6 21 Llanfairfeohan, 6 15 7 39 8 9 9 1511 <v 125 4 41 7 34 •• 7 9 Flint 2 67 6 57 9 27 E 1212 8 8 3 37 5 **6 4« **g 9 12 ll47j 2 57 i0 3 « 29 Penmaenmawr. € 21 7 46 8 15 9 21 11 <5 133 4 49 7 41 7 15 Bagillt 7 2 9 32 5ia ..1218 3 3 43 5 *8 6 45 g g 9 18 1153 i0 8 6 35 Oonway 6 31 7 55 8 24 9 31 1116 1 43 § 4 59 S3 9 26 7 25 2 23 9 26 HOLYWELL. 7 9 9 37 12241.. 3 49 S 6 50 gc5 9 25(1159 1OI6 6 42 Llandudno Jun « 38 8 10 8 31 9 39 1125 1 51 5 8 8 1 9 34 9 *9 Mostyn 7 179 4* ..1231 B M g 3 56) Q 16 2657) g« 9 32 12 6 1024 6 50 Oolwyn Bay. 6 49,« 18 8 41 » 52 1136 2 3 « 5 20 8 14 9 44 7 36 2 38 !Pr<estatyn 7 28)9 57 § 12423 5 .2 d 4 8 '6 1*7 7 9 9 9 1217 [036 7 2 Colwyn 6 541 9 57 1139 2 8 h 5 25 8 19 7 40 RHYL 3 21 7 37 10 5 1045 £ o 1250 3 13 £ \§ 4 17 5 57 6 7 16 9 16 3-2 # 50 1225 3 2l'i044 12 5 7 9 Llandulas 7 21 10 4U47 2 14 ■§ 5 35 8 29 Abergele. 7 49 1019 1056 1 S 3 27 £ o 16 10! •• 7 29 9 27 fc §! •• ►, 7 18 Abergele 7 7|8 28 8 52 1010 1153 2 20 E 5 43 8 34 7 55 Llandulas 7 57 1027 jll3S3igS !6 18 •• 7 38 9 35d'||" a RHYL 7 2118 38 9 2 9 40 1024 l21o 1250 2 353 45 5 40 5 68 8 48 10 6 8 5 3 5 5 20 10 4 Oolwyn 8 5;1035 lag 1 21 3 433"* •• 6 24 "7 44 9 40 •>« •• 0 ? 31 Prestatyn 7 29j 9 10 9 48 1032 1268 2 433 §3 l5 4t 6 6 18 56 8 14 5 28 Oolwyn Bay 8 9|1040 11 9 •• 'l 26 3 48 g* a 6 29 •• 7 50 9 45 8g! g, 7 36 Mostyn 7 40 9 22 10 o' 1230 1 8,2 554 4| ;6 59 6 18 9 7 8 25 )6 39 Llandudno Jun 3 52 8 25 1058 1123 5^ |l424 4|^0 •• 6 41 8 7 10«*-g| ,§ 3 521, 7 48 HOLYWELL 7 49 9 31 10 9 1052 li$|3 44 13 6 8 6 27 9 16 8 34 3 30 5 48 Oonway 8 29 11 0 1127>2 jl 46 4 6 4S 8 1110 9 « i g 1235 7 52 Bagillt 7 541 1015! 1 21 4 19 [6 14 6 33 9 2* 8 4l| 5 54 Penmaenmawr 8 38 1119 1136-2 g |l 55 4 IS; •• |6 54 8 21 1018 g; -g .8 2 Flint 8 Oj 5 20 1020 1242 1 26, ,4 25i [6 19 6 39 9 27 8 48; ..6 0 Llanfairfeohan. 8 44 11)6 1143 g. 12 1;4 UIJS^ |7 1 8 27 1024 5 .■ I 00 | 8 8 Oonnah's Quav. 8 8 9 27 1028' 1 31 4 3ll ;6 26 6 47 9 34 8 55 6 7 Aber 8 50 1121 1 | -o \2 6 4 31i«^ j 8 33 | •• •• ..I •• •• Queen's Ferry..» 13 9 32; 1033 1 38 4 36 „. 6 316 53 9 39- 8 59' 6 12 Bangor 4 25 9 10 1131 '12 5& 2 164 5'J Y g, 7 16 8 53 1039 ^1 4 25 I 8 8 40 Sandyorof t 8 20 i9 ^3f J 103? 1 43 14 44 6 35 7 0 9 45' 9 4 6 16 Holyhead 5 51010 il 0 I 5 48'djfl I i ]9 51 5 5 1 48 9 32 Ohenter 18 319 14 9*46 9 55 1051 1120 1 5' 1*53 3 36 4 53 6 45 7 12 9 5S1050 9 20 4 10 6 30 1050 VALE OF OLWYD, DENBIGH, RUTHIN AND CORWEN RAILWAYS. mavi 8L.m a.in p«m p,x& p.si P.is y tn ftHYL 7 45 1050 1 0 3 20 6 6 9 22 Rhuddlan.7 54 106911 7.3 29 6 149 31 St. Asaph 8 1 11 6 1 11 3 36 6 209 38 rref nant 8 9 1114 118344 6 279 46 ) ar.8 17 1126 1 28 3 64 6 35 9 DE j d.8 35 1140 1 28 4 0 7 36 10 6 Llanrhaiadr 8 44 1147 1 3614 7 7 441012 Rhewl 8 51 1162 1 40 4 12 7 611017 RUTHIN 8 66 1167 1 44 4 17 7 66 1021 Eyarth 9 4 12 5 426 8 4 Nantolwyd S 121213 4 33 8 12 Derwen 8 17 1218 4 38 8 17 •• Gwyddelwern.9 23 1224 4 44 8 23 Corwen.9 30 1231 4 61 8 3C- "xnivi a.m a.m a.m p.m p.m P.m. p.m CORWEN 7 30 1035 1 30 6 60 •• Gwyddelwern 7 35 1040 1 35 6 65 Derwen. 7 42 1047 1 42 6 2 .« OORWEN. 7 3010361 30 5 50 Gwyddelwern 7 35 1040 1 35 6 65 Derwen. 7 42 1047 1 42 6 2 Nantolwyd 7 46 1061;1 46 6 6 6 16 RUTHIN 8 111 62 14 366 217 10 Rhewl 8 911142 9 4416 287 16 Llanrhaiadr. 8 1311182 134 456 327 20 nw-NTT* lar 8 21 11262 214 63 6 407 28 i., 6 408 25 11332 336 0 7 48 Trefnant 6 47 8 31 1140 2 416 87 66 St. Asaph 6 568 37 11462 475 168 4 Rhuddlan. ,7 38 43 1152 2 665 26 8 13 ,« Rhyl 7 12 8 61 12 03 6 6 34 8 22 Also Ruthin for Denbigh, 9.30 a.m daily, and 10 30 p.m Saturdays only. MAND DENBIGH RAILWAY. LBAVB R.m a.m a.m p.m p.m p,m p.m CHESTEit. o 10 1148)2 276 306 10;8 96 Broughton Hall7 4! 1010 0 2 39 •• 6 22 8 48 Hone 7 2111036 1217 2 66 6 39 9 5 Padeswood 7 27 1042 1223 3 2 6 46 9 11 LI 7 30 1046 12263 6 6 48 9 14 _r TI aT'"7 34 1049 1230 3 9 6 0 6 52 r 18 i d.7 36 1051 1232 3 11 6 1 6 54,0 Rhydymwyn .7 42 1057 1238 3 17 7 0 9 26 Nannerch 7 49)11 4 1246 3 25 7 8 9 34 Caerwys.7 66 1111 1253 3 32 7 16 9 41 Bodfari 8 111116 1258 3 37 7 20 9 46 Denbigh 8 11 1128 1 8 3 47 6 31 7 30 9 56 Also Cheater to Mold 9.10 a.m. LKATv a.m *a.m a.m a.m p.m p.m DENBIGH i8 28 10 0 1135 2 26 6 40 7 0 Bodfari 8 36 10 8 1143 2 33 5 48 7 8 Caerwys. 8 42 1014/1149 2 39 5 54,7 14 Nannerch. 8 60 10221157 2 476 217 22 Rhydymwyn 8 58 1030 12 5 2 56 6 10 7 30 *tL ) 9 4 1036 1211 3 1 6 16 7 36 MOLD.. | d.7 45 9 5 1038 1213 3 2 6 18 7 38 Liong 7 49 9 9 1042 1217 6 22:7 42 Padeswood 7 62 9 12 1045.1220 3 76 25 7 46 Hope 7 59 9 19 1052 1227 6 32 7 52 Broughton Hall. 8 13 9 33 11 6 1241 6 46 8 7 Chester 8 27 9 47 1117 1255 3 31 7 0 8 17 First train Denbigh to Chester. 7.88 a.m; also 8.40 p.m Denbigh to Chester, Saturdays only. Printed and Published by the Proprietors DAM; a AND Co., at tbeir Goneral Printing Office, street, Holy-l. øtreet, Holy 'c.

NEURALGIC PAINS. 25, IIl'NDRIi-CAFAN ROAD, PENY-GRAIG, Dec. 26th, rSgo. DEAR SJR,-I feel very thankful that such a precious remedy as your Quinine Bitters has been discovered. Three years ago my little boy, who is now almost nine years of age, suffered greatly with his teeth, and often cried and screamed suddenly by night and day from the acute pain he suffered in the nerves. We tried various prescriptions, but all in vain, and even the doctor could give him no lasting relief. At last, one of our neighbours told us that the cause of his suffer- ing so acutely was Weakness, and advised us to try Gwilym Evans' Bitters to strengthen him. We did so, and before he had com- pleted the second bottle a great change for the better was evident, and by continuing its use he rapidly improved, and soon got rid of the excruciating pain which caused him such great suffering. I heartily recommend parenti to try it in cases of ailments of their childrelk especially in cases of Weakness. YOM dncu*l WK D, LXWA

YSOEIFIOG. PARISH COUNCIL.—The annual meeting was held on the 15th iust., when the following members were present—Messrs Robert Jones, Robert Edwards, Thomas Williams, William Robertson, Peter Evans, Edward Davies, Robert S. Davies, John Roberts, Llewelyn Evans, John Davies; clerk—Mr Samuel Edwards.—Mr Robert Jones was elected to the chair for the eveniog.-Tlle first business was to eleot a ohairman for the ensuing year, when Mr Trevor J. D. Jones, J.P., was unanimously re- elected.-Messrs Peter EvaLs, Broneirion, and Edw. Davies, Ffynnon-y-cyff, were appointed Overseers of the Poor.—The Counoil having considered Mr Feilding's reply as to the fence on the Common Land near Holywell Racecourse, instructed the Clerk to inform Mr Feilding that the Council had resolved that 5s. per annum be paid by him as an acknowledgement for their allowing the fenoe to remain, and that the parishioners have free aooess to the said Common at all times.—Resolved, that Mr Lloyd (surveyor of highways) be asked to repair the footpath alongside the Mold and Denbigh road from Afonwen to Pandy; and that Mr Buddioom be asked to aooommodate the public with a foot bridge over the stream near Pewgwyn, part of his estate.