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. FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.
FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. MEETING AT FLINT. The quarterly meeting of the above Council was held at the Town Halt, Flint, on Wednesday, when there wero present.—Lord Kenyon (ohairman), Councillor Thos. Party (vice-ohairman) Aldermen: Joseph Hall, Wm. Jones, P. P. Pennant, P. Jones, Wm. Davies, M. A. Ralli, W. Elwy Williams, H. U. Jones, Dr. Easterby; Councillors Lord Mostyn, H. A. Cope, J. H. W. Lee. Edwin Morgan, Colonej Howard, R. Ll. Jones, J. P. Jones, J. Bellis, Urias Bromley, H. G. Roberts, J. Jones, R. Jones, R. J. Jones, S. DIiel3. F. J. Gamlir, T. W. Hughes, J. H. Williams, E. Pieroe, J. Prmoe, J. K. Evans, H. Lester Smith, W. Thomas, W. Y. Hargreaves, O. E. Taylor, J. Smallwood, S. Perks, 0. Davison oleve-Mr T. T. Kelly; deputy o'erk—Mr T. H. Ollive; chief coustable-Major Webber county burveyor—Mr David Williams. THE JLilNINft AND DIBXAINING OF BOADS. At the meeting of the Main Roads Committee, the County Surveyor and the Main Roads Inspectors re- commended certain roads to be dismained. In District No. l,the roads were f rom-Llanerah Bridge through Tremeirchion to Tanrallt past Travellers Inn, 5 miles 4 furlongs 190 yards from Penrallt to Newmarket through Sam, 1 mile 4 furlongs 154 yards from Llanerchymor, including Gwibnant road past Tre Eden Owen, Gorsedd, to the main road oalled the Halkyn-road near Babell, 5 miles 5 furlongs 28 yards; from the Mold and Denbigh main road near Afonwen vit Halkyu, Nantyfflfnt to the maiu r^ad at toe Blossom*, Bagnit, iuotudiag the portion belonging to the Flint Town Council, 7 miles 3 furlongs 25 yards, from Perthyterfyn through Brynforc. to Penyffordd, 1 mile 4 furlongs 143 yards. The following roads were recommended to be declared main roadq :—from Talacre Lodge through Gronant, Meliden, passing D/serth Hall to Penypalment, near Rhuddlan, being a continuation of the main road leading from Chester to Rhyl, &o., 7 miles 4 furlongs 61 yards; road at Bodelwyddan, I mile 6 furlongs 120 yards; part of Wellington- road, Rhyl, 1 mile 1 furlong. The total mileage of roads recommended to be declared main roads within District No. 1 (St. Aeapli aud Holywell) ia 10 miles 3 furlongs 181 yards, as against 21 miles 6 furlongs 100 yards to be dismained as not complying with the provisions of the Act of 1878. In District No. 2 (Mold, Hope, and Hawarden) the recommendation was to declare as main roads, 4 miles 1 furlong 11 yards, and to dismain 6 miles 1 furlong 212 yards. la a further statement the effect of the recommendations upon the various authorities was shown, Holywell Rural District Counoil roads to be mained, 2 miles 2 furlongs 28 yards; ditto to be dismained, 18 miles 2 furlongs 99 yards; Holywell Urban District Counoil, nil. The question was discussed at some length by the Committee, and it was decided that a special meeting of the Committee convened for the pur- pose of dealing with the question of maining and dismaining roads be held at Rhyl. An amendment that the meeting be held at Holywell was lost.— Upon the confirmation of the minutes of the Com- mittee the proposition was made that the special meeting be held at Mold. An amendment was submitted to hold the meeting at Holywell. The amendment was carried by 22 votes to 15. BBYNFOBD AND PANTASAPH BOADS. At the meeting of the Main Roads Committee, ur J. P. Jones moved for the appointment of a sub- committee to enquire into the state of the roads at Brynford and Pantasaph and between those places, and if necessary to confer with the Holywell Rural Distriot Counoil as to the repairs, kc., required.— An amendment to proceed to the next business was carried. FABIC BBS AND FBBE ANALYSIS. The Executive Committee consl Jered the question of revising the scale of fees paid to the agricultural analyst under the Ferbilimeri7 and Feeling Staffs Act, and also the fees payable by farmers and others submitting samples foe anal/sis. Th3 Committee resolved that the retaiuing Îtj" of the aualyBt be reduoed to12 2. but that he be guaratitwed a total payment of not lees tbau £ 12 12a., including, the fees paid direct by farmers; that the fee to the bona fide farmurs be 2s. 6d. in all oases, to landlords and all others, according to the soale adopted by the t y. Royal Agricultural Society.—Before the confirma- tion of the resolution of the Committee, the question was asked by Dr J. H. Williams, was it the inten- tion of the County Council to subsidise farmers by only fixing the fee for analysis at 2s 6d.—The Chairman replied that any farmer and any number of farmers could get analysis at 2s 6d per sample. If there were no analysis made to the amount of the guarantee, then, only, would the Council make up the diff orence.-Mr Pennant proposed that the Com. mittee arrange a scale of charges for the analysis of water.'—Mr Samuel Davies seconded the proposition, which was carried. æHB DECSEASE OF DZB SHIPPING. The subject of the decrease of the shipping on the Dee and at Conoab'a Quay Port was before the General Purposes Committee as submitted by the Oonnab's Quay Urban Council. It did not appear to the Committee to be a matter which the County Council could render or initiate any assistance, and it was leaolved that the communication be referred baok to the Urban Authority, with the request that they would speoify in detail what action on the part of the County Council was desired, and under what authority snoh action could be taken. The Com- mittee was of opinion that to remedy any grievance with the railway companies, or to obtain facilities indispensable to the trade of the port, application should be made to the Railway Commissioners.— Mr T. W. Hughes considered some action should be taken, as the shipping on the Dee affected, not only Connah's Quay, but the coutny generally. From 23 foreign vessels in 1894 the number had decreased to 5 up to the present in this year. The cause was attributable to the laok of faoiiities on the part of the railways, through which, the shipping had gone to Birkenhead. He moved that the mattei be referred back to the Committee with the recommend- ation to apply to the Railway Commissioners.—Mr S. Davies svwnded the proposition.—Mr Goodman Roberts said it was an abstract proposition; it would be advisable to have a definite proposition.— Mr R. LI. Jones recommended that it be referred to the Railway Rates Committee, which was accepted. —The Chairman said the Committee would like the Connah's Quay Council to submit a list of the grievances in a concrete form at present the repre- isetitations were of an abstract eharsoter. ALLOCATION OP ZSOHNIOAL GRANTS. In reference to the above grants, Mr H. Goodman Roberts considered that some other scheme for the allocation of the grants should be devised, as he did not consider that the present scheme worked satis- factorily. He suggested the amalgamation with school boards, evening sohools or managers of day schools by which teehnioal instruction would be brought in oloser proximity to the people in oountry Peaces. QTJHBNSFBB&Y BRIDGX-YUBTILED LOAN. The Vice-ohairman moved that power be granted the Council to promote in the next session of Parlia- ment a bill for powers to borrow an additional sum of not exceeding 410,000, in respect of the Queens- ferry Bridge and Works. The proposition was carried. Before the above resolution was brought on a disoussion took place in which it was contended that the bridge was becoming very expensive and beyond the original estimate. It was held by some that the Council should endeavour to obtain some further contributions towards the bridge. AUDrroa'B SUBOHABGE.—HALKYN PABISH HALL. The sum of £660 lent by the County Council to Halkyn Parish Counoil having been disallowed by tho auditor, owing to the Parish Counoil not Laving obtained the formal consent of the Local Govern- ment Board to the loan, it was reported by the Clerk that tha consent had been applied for, and an appeal had in the meantime been lodged against the disallowance and suroharge. The Yioe-Chairman irave a further explanation of the surcharge, and stated the result of the appeal had not yet been received. THE OBSERVANCE OF THB LORD S DAY. The Secretary of the North Wales W t sleyan Synod forwarded a resolution requesting the Council to exercise the powers vested in them to prevent the moving of menageries, circuses and other shows from place to plaoe on the Lord's day.—Mr Bromley pro- posed aod Mi Lester Smith seconded, that tho request be oompiied with.—The Chairman explained that the Council had no power.-Dr. Williams: The 1500rotory aski the Council to "exexoiee the powers vested in them." -The Chairman: The Wesleyan Synod evidently don't know the powers of the County (-onnoil, for our CWk says we have no powers vested in us.—Dr. Wiiliams asked that the Clerk should write inquiring what "powers" were referred to.-This was agreed to. A VOTH OF SYMPATHY. Tteuhairrnan said he considered it was the duty of the Council t) pass a vote of sympathy and con- QoJenee with their county member, Mr S. Smith, on the death of his only son. On behalf of the Uounoil he proposed that their sincere sympathy be extended to Mr S. Smith-Dr. Eaeterby seoonded the proposition, which was carried.
. LLANASA.
LLANASA. NEW VICAR OF LLANASA. We are informed on reliable authority that the Bishop of St. Asaph has offered the living of Llanasa to the Rev. W. Loyd-Protheroe, vicar of Poutblyddyn, by whom it has been accepted. The living of Pontblyddyn is in the gift of the Rev. Poole Hughes, vicar of Moid.
- PANTASAPB:.
PANTASAPB:. PRIZE D\Y AT THE ART CLASS. On Wednesday afternoon the annual distribution of prizes and certificates, and the exhibition of work in corneeiion with the P&r'a aph Art C'ass, was held in St. Aloysiua' schoolroom. There were present a distinguished company, including, Lord Mostyn (who :),e-i-I id) acd L'. iy Mostyn, tie Earl of Denbigh, Lord Kenyon (Chairman of the Flint- shire County Council), Lady Mostyn of Talacre, and the Misses Mostyn, Captain and Ur J B Feilring, Mr Tod, Mr P P Pennant, Dr zina Mrs Williams, Mrs and the Misses Folds, Mr R Sankey, Holywell, Mr and Mrs H A Cope, Rev J Davies, Whitford Rev R Davies, Gossedd Rev Fr Anthony, Rev Fr William, Mr P. Mcstru Willieus, Dr and Mr J T Jonps, &o. T^e bronze mtdr 1 and (ertificates were distributed by Lord Kei^on. A more detailed report of what proved a very interesting function will be given in our next issne.
- NANNFIKOH.
NANNFIKOH. THE ALLEGED FRAUD.—THE CASE DISMISSED, At Liverpool Assizes on Thursday, Henry Alfred Rooke (48), described as a merchant, was indioted upon six counts with having unlawfully and by false prelenoes obtained in March and Al,rillast certain moneys from William Oulverhouse and others with intent to defraud. Mr Steel and Mr Blackwood Wright appeared to proseoute, and the prisoner was defended by Mr Mulholland, Q.C., and Dr Oommins, MP. The proseoution called evidence to show that the prisoner advertised in tLe Church Times, the Exehange and Matt, and other papers offering country hams and bacon for sale, and giving the address, Bailiff, Coed-y-brain Farm, Nanneroh, North Wales Edward Davies, Ffynnou-y-oyff, the owner of Coed-y-brain farm: stated, in cross- examinatmon, that the prisoner had been his tenant during 1896 and till August, 1897. He was perfectly aware that prisoner carried on the ham and mutton business, and he (witness) had built a slaughter-house on the farm. For the defence, it was contended that Rooke had conducted a perfectly legitimate business. Owing to illness, however, he was unable to oarry out the orders mentioned by the prosecution. At this stage his Lordship remarked that there was no evidence of fraud, and the jury accordingly found the accused not guilty. He was thereupon discharged.
. FLINT.
FLINT. SEsslovs.-A.t a special meeting of the Flint magistrates, held on Monday, Major Dyson in the chair, George Smith, who refused to give his address, was charged with travelling on the L. and N.W. Railway without having paid his fare. He was tentenced to seven days' imprisonment. The de- fendant was also charged with being a deserter from the 8th Huesars. The discovery was made by Inipeotor Jones who noticed the man wore a pair of military socks bearing the brand of the 8th Hussars. Though at first deuiad, defendant ad- mitted the charge and was remanded to Walton to await a military escort. CHRISTMAS STOCK SALE Messrs Pickering and Nightingale held their annual sale of Christmas fat stock at the Flint mart, on Monday last It was noticeable hotf greatly the sale had grown and become so popular during the year The entries and quality of stock were all that could be desirod The judging gave every satis- faction The prizes awarded were-Fat calf, Mr Dale, Flint; 2 bacon pigs, £ 1,—Mr Thos Hughes, Flint, sold for £10 12s Od 3 porket pigs, £ 1—Mr Jaokson, Bagillt, and made 40s 6d eaeh; b Welsh wethers, £ 1—Mr R Edwards, Halkyn, sold at.38s 6d each 6 sheep, £ 1—Mr E Jones, Nannerch (Sootch wethers), realised 43a eaoh; bull, ;el-Mir Dale, Flint, sold to Mr Shallcross, Mold, for 917 15s Od the prizes of JE1 eaoh for bullock, cow and heifer and £ 2 for the best four beasts in tne sale yard was awarded to Mr Barwise, Maesgwyn, Halkin, and the animals realised, 2 bullocks, S24 5s Od and J620 2s 6d; cow, 923 heifer, L16 lot 0 The average of prices obtained throughout the sale was exceptionally high The stock was of uniform prime quality and met a ready demand
EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS IN THE…
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MOLD.
MOLD. Fatal Pm. -A sad affair was reported to the Mold police on Saturday. It appears that ear lief the same day a ohild named Oharlea Roberts, aged three years, son of Juhn Roberta, farm labourer, Lead brook-hill, Higher Kinnerton, was burned to death nndei very painful oiroumstance3. The deeeased and an older brother, aged 6, were playing in the garden, and the younger ohild seems to have wandered into the shippon. Later on the mothet went to the shippon to feed the oow, and waa surprised to find the buildingon fire. At this time alae was not aware that the child was in the shippon, and her efforts were directed towards rescuing the oow. In her attempts to do this she was overcome by tbe dames, and when neighbours arrived they found the building burned down. On a searoh being made they were horrified to find the child aa well as the oow were both lying dead in the shippon, havinf been burned to death. The child was found with a matchbox in one hand, and the other waa Dul. etretohed as ii warding off the fiimeg.
Family Notices
Births. FBn=Ax-On the 12tb inst., at Drill-street, Man- cheister, the wife of Mr J. A. Freeman, of a daughter. HuoHzo-On the 13th inet., at "Ktng Oharlei Hotel," Netherfield-road, Liverpool, thot wife of J, Prioe Hughes, of a daughter. ROBKBTS—On the 9th inst., at The Gables, Ourxoa Park, Cheater, the wife of J. Sheriff Robetts, of a son. Marriages. Rueiin-Afoiaius-On the 10th inst., at Bethania Chapel, Ffynnongroew, by the ReT. Hugh Curry, Llanasa, aasiated by the Rev. fft Williams, Mr Peter William.Hughes, Bryn. ffynnon, Gwespyr, tolmios Suiaunah Morris, Ty Newydd, Meliden. Deaths. DATIRI-On the 14th inst., at Spon Green, Buokley Elizabeth, wife of Mr Thomas Daries, aged 72 years. Dmxa-On the 6th inst., atMouDt Pleasant, Green- field, Holywell, George Henry, in/ant son of K. Henry Dykins, aged 6 weeks. LrvAm -On the 13th inst., at Bagillt, Me jao Brans, aged 70 years. EvANo-On the 13th inst., at Wepre, Oonnah'i Quay, Mr Thomas ETans, carpenter, aged 64 years. HATM—On the 10th inst., at 12. Swan-street, Flint, Ann, wife of Mr John Hayes, aged 82 years. Hnx—On the 8th inst., at The Square, Buckley Thomas, son of Mr Edward Hill, aged 15 days! HOODON-0. the 11th inst., at Mumforth-street. Flint. Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Johm Hooson, aged 24 years. LeGB-OU the 9th inst., at Bryngwyn Oottaae. %rn^7fyd^' Mold, Nora Valentia, daughtW r™ A iSnS°-t0! Legge' 1 month. Lw>TD-On the 10th mst alter a long illness, at Breok-road Liverpool, Mr Thomas Lloyd, (brother-in-law of Mrs. Daniel Hughes, Utioa House, Holywell), aged 40 years. MEaBDITH-On the 10th inst., at Rhoellanerohragog, Mr Joseph Meredith, late of Sea View Terrace, Hoi way, Holywell. PJmoaauD-On the 10th inst., at 4, Sea View Terrace, Holway, Holywell, Margaret, relict of Mr Joseph Pritchard, in her 76th year. BTORRY-ON December 13th, at Westfield, Lanoaeter, Sir Thomas Storey, Jut., D.L., aged 7J. Funeral at Lancaster on Friday, the 16th inst., at Twelve nooll. THOJUs-Oø the 6th mst., at Penygelli BaoIt. Whitford, Sarah, widow of Mr Edw. Thomas, 't aged 76 years.-Interred in Whitford Church- yard, on Saturday, the 10th inst. wr XAM-ON the 9th inat., at Tan-y-Gau, Bodfari, aged 42 years, William Riohard, eldest son of the late William Williams, (for 22 years with Mr Owen Owen, London-road, Liverpool). WILLUKI-On the 9th inst., at Station-roau, Green- ea Itobert Tpttiams, aged 64 [IN tnotoBiAjrf 10 l0v™8 mT°'r °* Mary Harriet Maud Louisa, -hmma; Deborah Jane Gertrude; Thomas James Ut?of°GW ^rei1^P* and L- A' Mor^D' late of 0 .raoe, Bagillt. 0I^ 1101 forgotten, oi.. thBii memory fads, S ^oughts shall ever linger Plaw where they are laid.
- HOLYWELL.
MINISTHBIAX.—We understand that the Congrega- tional Uuion of North Wales has approved of the call whicu the English Congregational Churoh at Holywell has given to tue Rev. W. PiaakeLt, of Ffynuongroew, to accept the pastorate of their church in suocesson to the Rev. Walter Lanoeley, of Barrow-in-Furness. Mr PlasketS is a thoroughly energetic Christian minister, and his past oareer augnrs well for his future miniitry in Holywall.- Mr Piasketfc will commence his ministry in Holywell on the first Sunday in the Now Year. RHHOBOTH LiTEBiBY SooiETY.—The proceedings at the meeting of the above sooiety on Monday even- ing were made very interesting by the papers read by Miss Graoe Hughes, Birmingham House, and Miss E. Jones, Well-street, on the characters of "Sarah" and" Rebecca." The two papers had been well thought out, and the subjects formed excellent character sketchos. The two ladies were complimented upon the highly commendable papers they had submitted, and among the subsequent speakers were Messrs J. S. Jones, E. A. Hughes, Llew. Jones, Thos. Griffiths, R. C. Roberts, Stanley Owen and J. Roberts. Next Monday the Rev J. E. Davies will read a paper on "The geography of Palestine." DEATH OF MD. J. MEREDITH. Mr Joseph Meredith, formerly of Sea View Terrace, Holway, died on Saturday last, at the residence of tis brother- in-law, Mr Edward Hooson, Victoria House, Rhos- llanerohrugog, where he had resided for the past three years. His remains were interred in Zion Cemetery, near Holywell, on Wednesday. Mr. Meredith was a native of Newmarket, and was one of the early settlers in Australia, when Sidney was a small town, and its suburbs the bush, or the domain, as it was generally called. Returning to Wales, he took the Mwdwl Eithin Farm, Carmel, which he farmed successfully for some years, retiring about 27 years ago. One of his latest aots was to give JGIOO towards the building fund of the new Carmel Chapel. AUBKIKG FluB-Towards midnight on Wednes- day, a serious outbreak of fire was discovered in a loft over the office and portion of the stables of Messrs John Roberts and tSon, timber merchants. The fire spread rapidly, fanned by a strong north. westerly breeze. A number of willing hands were quickly at work, and by passing buckets of water from band to hand managed not only to confine the fire to the loft and prevent it spreading to the con- tiguous dwelling house-the Poplars—but eventually in extinguishing it altogether. Considerable damage was doue. Mr Moulsdale promptly arrived on the scene with the Railway fire engine and brigade, and the antiquated Holywell fire engine was brought out, but they were not brought into play. Happily there was a plentiful supply of water at hand Early in the morning the Mostyn Fire Brigade and steam fire engine, which was telegraphed for, also arrived in oharge of Captain J A Scott; the promptitude which they shewed in responding to the call being worthy of all commendation PRIZE.DAY AT THE COUNTY SCHOOL. A DISTINGUISHED GATHERING. The prize-day of the pupils of the Holywell County School, was this year distinguished for the counteDanoe given it by the elite of the county. The event took place on Wedneday evening, in the Assembly Hall, whioh was crowded to its utmost extent. Among those present were—the Right Hon Lord Kenyon (chairman of the Flintehire County Council), who presided the Earl of Denbigh, Lord Mostyn, Captain and Mrs Feilding, Upper Downing; Mr J. Herbert Lewis, M.P., Mr P. P. Pennant, Mr and Mrs H. A. Cope, Mrs Johnson Jones, Messrs R. Lester Smith, William Thomas, J. Carman, W. Jones, E. Bryan, P. Harding Roberts, Peter Jones, D. Pierce (County School Governors); Mr F. Llewellyn-Jones, B.A., Ll.B., clerk; Mr J. C. Davies, M.A., head-master; Mr Foster Smith, B.So Miss Trayes, B.A., Miss Brooks, B.A., Mr Welsh, Art Master. The programme opened with a glee by the School Pupils, Come, freedom's sons," after which Lord Kenyon, after introducing Lord Denbigh and Mrs Feilding, and giving them a hearty welcome on behalf of the audience, said, it was not-the order of the day to talk of intermediate education, they hoped now, in Wales, they had mastered the theory and in course of time they should develop the praotioe. What they wished for, was to make their education thorough, and to turn ont Welshmen worthy of their country. That oomprised the whole of their gospel. They did not attempt to do great things, but they did attempt to do ordinary things extraordinarily well (applause). The Head Master (Mr J. C. Davies, M.A.), read his annual report, in the course of which he said— At the beginning of the session the system of mixed classes was introduced. We were fully aware of the deep-rooted prejudice felt by many parents against the system, and quite anticipated that its adoption would tell disastrously upon the number of pupils, particularly of girl pupils, and there seems but little doubt that our anticipations in this respect have been to some extent realized. However, after the experience of a session, we are fully convinced that the change has been justified, and that deeper familiarity with the working and results of the divided arrangement will remove much of the irrational prejudioe with which it has hitherto been regarded. Owing to the laok of facilities for practical work, we have not been able to devote as much time and attention to science as we could have wished but now that we have settled down in permanent buildings and are about to have our laboratories and lecture-rooms furnished and equipped with the beet and most modern appliances, we may reasonably hope to do much more advanced work. In an in- dustrial neighbourhood like ours the importance of a thorough grounding in the principles of science, both theoretical and practical can hardly be over- estimated. We hope at no distant date to be able to establish a library and museum in connection with the school. A library with good books of reference would be a great acquisition both to members of the staff and to the senior pupils. The works of the great English and Welsh writers ought to be within the reach of every pupil; nothing is so likely to serve as a corrective to the tendenoy to cramming," induced by the multiplicity of the examinations to which our schools are unfortunately subjected, aa frequent study of the great olassics of our language. Perhaps I may be allowed to avail myself of this opportunity to make a public appeal to all kind friends for assistance in the matter. Should any of those have in their possession editions of the English poets or novelists which they no longer require, they would confer a great benefit on the school by presenting them to our library. We also fully recognise the danger of devoting excessive attention to intellectual culture to the exclusion of the physical. The school is inadequately equipped in this respeot, and we trust that an effort will soon bo made to have a gymnasium attached to it. Considerable attention has been paid to games both for boys and girls, and at the end of the session we held our first athletic gports which proved a complete success. Many parents do not seem to realize the important part played by the national games when properly controlled and supervised in the development of such valuable qualities as pluck, integrity and general strength of character, and the stafE hope to enjoy to a larger extent than hitherto the assistance and co-operation of parents in making the athletics j an instrument of real culture to the pupils. This school, like almost every Intermediate School in Wales at the present moment, suffers muoh, both in organization and effioienoy, from the early with- drawal of pupils. It cannot be too clearly pointed out that it is nothing but waste of time and money to send a pupil to school for mesely one or two terms. No pupil can derive much benefit without an organized oourse of at least three years. And I would suggest to the Governors the advisability of lowering the age of candidates for entrance scholar- ships from under 14 to If under 13," and also of making every possibleeffort to induce pupila to enter at a somewhat earlier age than they do at present. When pupils enter at the age of 14 or 15, there is not much prospect of their remaining for the three ywal course. Seventeen pupils from this sohool passed the Oxford Local Examination, and when we bear in mind that in the two or three exceptions they had only been in sohool for a period of four terms, and some for a still shorter period, the result must be considered very satisfactory. Still more gratifying were the results of the South Kensington examination in chemistry, mathematics and drawing (model and freehand). As the names of the successful candidates are to be seen on a separate sohedule, and will appeal in the papers, I need not mention them hero. V1 Mttry Jones passed the Welsh matrioulation ex- amination in the 1st division, and another pupil, H. 0. Owen, passed the sam? exaimna ion in three csubjticis. Mary Jones also gained a Flintshire scholarship of JE20 per per annum for three years, and stood fifth on the list. As it was after coming to Holywell ia May, 1897, just four terms before the commenoment of the examination that she began to fake up Latin, Mathematics and Science, her success reflects gre it credit on her. I regret to have to refer to the unsatisfactory state of attendance. Partly owing to the lack of railway facilities, but far more owing to the apathy and negligence of parents; the average attendance of many of the pupils is very far from what it ought to be, and I sincerely hope that a great improve- ment in this respeat will be witnessed during the coming session. n It is unnecessary to refer to the Central Board report. I shall merely point out the great increase in the marks of distinction obtained this year all compared with the last. In 1897, only two marka of distinction were obtained, whereas in 1898 they number 83. Very gratifying also are the words of the Chief Inspector with regard to the status and general progress of the school. "There are," he savs "very promising features belonging te this eohool and for an Institution which ba9 been in txistenoe only for two years, the progress already made is most encouraging to all concerned." Before concluding I must express my deep obligation s to my colleagues, Miss Trayes, Miss Woods (Mrs George Bromley), and Mr Foster Smith. Muoh of the success that has been already achieved must be attributed to their efficient help, untiring industry and real ard most loyal oo-operation. A handsome bouquet of white chrysanthemums was presented to Mrs FeUding (who bad consented to present the prizes), on behalf of the school by Miss Nessie Thomas, Flint, in a graceful manner. The prizes and certificates were presented by Mrs Feilding in a kind and enoouraging manner, to each pupil, addressing some little compliment or con- gratulatory word. LIST OF PRIZES. Form IV.—1, Mary Jones; 2, Edith Foulkes. Form III.— Form Prize—Joseph H. Hughes. Latin and French—Trevor Prys Jones. Scripture and English—Ephraim Jones. Science and Matbematios- Walter Williams. Form II.— Form Prize—Charlotte Margaret Jones. English and French—Nora Bennett. Soienoe and Mathematics—Robert Yarnell Davies. Form I.—1st prize, Mai Evans; 2nd, Margaret A. Price; 3rd, Margaret A. Davies; 4th, Gwendoline M. Roberts. Special prizes for Drawing.—Gwen. M. Roberts, G. M. Lloyd. Lord Denbigh having expressed his pleasure in being present and interest in the sohool, said it was a school whioh they wished to see take a prominent position among those which are now being organised in various parts of the country for the better advancement of technical education, whioh in many places had been carried on in a chaotic and hap- hazard fashion. Wales was to be congratulated upon the great example it set in education to the rest of the kingdom, with the result that there was a probability of legislation on the subject in the next session of Parliament. If Britain was to maintain her commercial position, more attention must be given to technical and commercial eduoation. By the great advances made by other countries, such as Germany, in oommeroe, and Denmark in agriculture, they saw the necessity of bringing education up to the same standard of excellence, as was reached by continental nations, There was no doubt the subject had been sadly neglected in years past, and now all educational authorities seem agreed that Britain was very far behind what was carried on by some of the Continental nations. A great deal had been done for elementary education, but he was bound to say, for his part-though possibly some may regard him as an untutored barbarian for saying bo--Le could not help but think that a considerable amount of money was wasted by the Board Schools. When they saw ohiidreu kaving Board Sohools at the early aite they do, the fact was realised that in too many of the Bohoels they were crammed with subjects which could not be of any use to them in that lifo whioh they might ohoae to follow. It seemed a pity that some of that surplus money should not be carried out in affording continuous or intermediate education to those who wish to go beyond the elementary sohools, by the establishment of scholarships and bursaries, and by facilities being given to those children who desire to go forward, to encourage them; and to be content to give others a practical and sound education to fit them for the particular sphere of life they intend to go into. He could only put that forward as a humble opinion, to be execrated as they thought fit. Great attention was paid to the training of elementary teachers; but for secondary and intermediate education they had absolutely no system at all for the training of teaohers. In other countries great attention was paid to that subject of education, and it was desirable that something should be done for the better training of the teachers in higher schools. He hoped the success of the sohools would continue and In years to com" they should see many occupy positions in the State which would be a oredit to the county schools (hear, bear). Mr J. Herbert Lewis, M.P., remarked upon the evident success of the labours of the Joint Eduoa- tion Committee, by the fact of that suooessful meeting, and he congratulated the local Sohool Governors upon the increasing suocess of the Holy- well County Sohool. Lord Denbigh had referred to the good example Wales bad set in regard to Intermediate Eduoation. He (Mr Lewis) hoped that Wales would always be able to set a good ex- ample in education and in other respects (hear, hear). He strongly commended to the support of the publio the bazaar wbioh the Governors were promoting to clear off the debt upon the schools. Mr P. P. Pennant congratulated the Governors upon their excellent sohool buildings, and referred to the establishment of olasses in manual instruction which he hoped would be successful during the next year. Lord Mostyn proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Feilding for her kindness in presenting the prizas to the successful pupils, and to Lord Kenyon for presiding. His lordship referred to the cordial support being given the Governors in the promotion of the bazaar for the purpose of clearing off the debt upon the schools. The Duke of Westminster had contributed another £100, making L300 in all. He hoped the bazaar would be a grand success, for the Governors had no intention of mortgaging the schools (hear, hear). Mr H. A. Cope, in seconding the proposition, drew attention to the want of railway facilities, and expressed the hope that the question would be taken up with the view of inducing the London and North-Western Railway Company to re-open the branch line from the Station to the town, or some other railway oompany to extend the line through Holywell. Lord Kenyon, on behalf of Mrs Feilding and himself, acknowledged the compliment. The School pupils, under the direction of Mr Foster Smith, Miss Brooks accompanying, sang the glee, "Song of the Gypsies," and Hen wlad fy nhadau." The proceedings concluded with the performance of the farce "loi on parle Francais," by the sohool pupils. The staging of the faroe was excellent, and the impersonations were well sustained. The easie was:—Major Regulus Rattan, W. E. Hughes; Viotor Dubois, S. H, T. Hotohkiss Mr Spriggins, Robt Hughes; Mrs Spriggins, Edith M. Foulkea; Angelina (their daughter), Mary Jones; Julia (wife of Major Rattan) Gwendolyn M. Lloyd; Anna Maria (a maid of all work), Gwendoline M. Roberts scene, a fashionable watering place; time, present day. Finale, "God save the Queen." VOLUNTEER PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. INTERESTING LECTURE BY THE EARL OF DENBIGH. The distribution of the prizes won by the members of D (Holywell) Oompany, 2nd Volunteer Battalion Royal Welch Fueiliers, at the annual shootiDg competition, took place at the Assembly Hal] on Tuesday evening. There was. large attendance, attracted by the an- nouncement of the Earl of Denbigh having oonsented to deliver a lecture on Egypt and the Soudan," the prooeeda of which were to be devoted in equal shares to the Volunteer Library J und and the Flintshire Dispensary. Captain O. E, W. Willes, adjutant of the battalion, pre- sided, And tiro* wwo Also present°The Eail of Denbigh; Lord and Lady Mostyn and party; Major Lloyd, Captain and Mrs Feilding, Lieut, H. W. S. Williams, Major O. E, Dyson, Quarter-Master Sergt. A. W. Taylor, Flint, and Sergt.-Inspeotor Bishop, Flint; Sergt,- Instructor Bradley, &o., &o. The platform had been effectively decorated with flags, chrysan- themums, &o., by Ool.-Sergt. Arthur Jones and Sergeant Jackson. Captain Willes, in opening the meeting, re- ferred to the present state of D Oompany, and said the shooting in the past competition was an improvement on past years, which he regarded as satisfactory. There was one thing he should like to refer to. and that was the retirement of Col.-Sergt. A. Jones. Under the new Army Regulations a man at 65 had to retire. When they had a volunteer like 001.- Sergt. Jones, who had been 35 times efficient, it was to be regretted, as it proved a loss to the Oompany, However, they congratulated Col.- Sergt. A. Jones on his honours and suocess, and he hoped many of the Company would follow his example (hear, hear). The Earl of Denbigh, who was accorded a hearty reception, said he was very much pleased to have been able to be present and to deliver the shooting prizes, because of his old family associations with the Holywell Corps, and with which his father was oonneoted for so many years. They naturally took a great interest in it, and he was pleased that a member of his family was still conneoted with the corps (hear, hear). He thought Captain Feilding's efforts in the service of the company were deserving of much commendation, but still, it was not of much use his trying to keep the members of the company up to the mark if the non-oommissioned officers and men did not support him in all his efforts. He wSs however certain that the Holy- well oompany was doing what it could, If the men would take an interest in the shooting and the drill he thought Captain Feilding would have no cause to regret his command of the company. The volunteers had lately been armed with the new magazine rifle, which is a very much more praotical weapon than the old Martini. Therefore he thought there was no exouse for a volunteer not to be able to shoot. They got every encouragement from the Govern- ment and they must remember if they wished to occupy the proud position of being regarded as a substantial and integral part of the forces for the defence of there shores, it was absolutely necessary they should be thoroughly effioient in every respeot. He knew perfectly well that the country owed a great debt of gratitude to the volunteer force. He oommanded an old volun- teer regiment in London, and he always dinned it into the men to perfect themselves in drill and shooting. They also owed a debt of gratitude to the volunteer foroes for having helped in a great measure to atop this country from the evils of conscription, and they should now be making a great mistake if they did not help to keep the volunteer forces up to the mark (hear, hear). The volunteer forces had never been tried, and he hoped they never would be tried. Before the volunteer foroes are ever oalled upon to proteot the shores of this country the foreign foe wovld have to destroy their magnificent fleet upon the sea, and judging from the efficiency and condition of the British fleet, it would take a deal of beating (applause) also judging from the effect which the mobilisa- tion of the fleet recently had upon foreign nations he thoeght the extent of the fleet and the military preparedness at home were two of the great factors for keeping the peace of the world (hear, hear). He believed there were a great many people, particularly in Wales, who did not give that enoouragement to the volun- teer forces which they ought to do. They said they were men of peaoe," and objected to war and all that appertained to war. That was all I very well so long as they got other countries to see it in the same light, but it was no good to oall themselves "men of peaoe" when other countries were "men of war (hear, hear). There were many nations who looked upon this oountry with jealous eyes, and would be only too glad to get into the country. They must be prepared to prevent people stioking a bayonet into them, and, while they were all peaoe lovers, they could not help recognising that the best way to pre- serve the peaoe of the world was to be best prepared for war. If they would only recogniee that, then, he thought, they would be more ready to oome forward and give that hearty support to the military, naval and volunteer forces, which some people do not do at the present moment (applause). His lordship afterwards distributed the prizes in the general competition. The first prize, which inoluded tho officers' challenge oup, was won by Sergt. B. G. Pears. Mr Bennett's silver challenge cup was won by Private James Williams, for the highest score at 200 yards. The reoruits' prizes were also distributed. The Earl of Denbigh's prize, a silver challenge cup and 11 10a., was again awarded to Col.-Sergt. A. Jones. The Earl of Denbigh, in making the presenta- tion, said Col.-Sergt. Arthur Jones was a man the Oompany may well be proud of, and he had much pleasure in presenting him with the challenge oup, which he had won three times, and now keeps outright; a handsome presenta- tion watch from the officers and men of the oompany; the shooting prize he had won, and the framed certificate of good service. He joined the corps in October, 1862, and for 37 years had been returned efficient, and only leaves on account of the age limit regulation. He only hoped that Ool.-Sergt. Arthur Jones, though ceasing to be a member of the Company, would not in any way lose the interest he had always taken in the corps (hear, hear). Col.-Sergt. Arthur Jones, in accepting the preseuts, said in leaving D Company he did so with the greatest regret. He should have been glad to have stayed longer, but he could not help old age and regulations,—both were imperative commands that must be obeyed. He would, however, promise to continue his interest in the corps, and would do whatever he could while he had health and strength (hear, hear). After the distribution of the prizes, Lord Denbigh delivered a most interesting leoture on the Egyptian and Soudan Campaigns during the last 16 years, the lecture being illustrated by a powerful limelight lantern. The views of the several battlefields and the maps were very interesting and instructive. The keen attention given the lecture was sufficient indication of the appreciation of the audience, and the frequent applause evidenced the feeling animating every- one present. Captain Willes moved a hearty vote of thanks to Lord Denbigh, which was seconded by Lord Mostyn, who complimented his lordship upon the excellent way in which he fulfilled the role of lecturer (hear, hear). He congratulated him upon the descriptive character of the leoture throughout; had he been present, he could not have desoribed the taking of Khartoum better. Dr. James Williams supported the proposition and referred to the objeots to which the proceeds of the leoture were to be devoted-the reading room for the Volunteers and the Flintshire Dispensary. The latter, he observed, was in need of extension to meet the requirements of the present age, and it was the intention of the Committee to make an effort to form the institution, which had served its day and generation in an admirable and valuable manner, into a Cottage Hospital. Lord Denbigh, in acknowledging the vote of thanks, said he endorsed what Dr. Williams had said with regard to the need of a Cottage Hospital, and he hoped the Dispenaary Com- mittee would pursue it further, and he for one would do all he could to assist in converting the Dispensary into an institution suited to the needs of the present times (hear, hear). The proceedings closed with the singing of the National Anthem, and afterwards the Volunteers held a "smoker" in their Drill Hall.