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

CONSERVATIVE CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. A NONCONFORMIST ON CHURCH PLUNDER. On Monday evening last, the annual meeting of the Conservative Club was held at the Club-room, Church-street, Captain Thos. Bate, president of the Club, in the chair. There was a large attendance of members. The first business of the meeting was to receive the Secretary's report, which stated that the ninth annual report of the work of the Club was one on which the members might congratulate themselves. The interest in the Club continues, and there is every prospeca of its increasing. The total number of members who had signed the book of membership of the Club since its inauguration in August, 1883, was 281, an increase of 13 on the corresponding year. The registration work of the past year was done very satisfactorily. The Treasurer's report was highly gratifying. The receipts for the year were 134 17s. 3d., which with a balance in band at the commencement of L20 15s lid,, made a grand total of JE55 3s. 2d. The expenditure amounted to £ 28 Is. 2d, leaving a balance in hand of L27 12s., giving a net profit on the year of L6 16s. Id. The aecounts were duly adopted as audited by Messrs. John Foulkes and Jas. Clarke. In the election of officers Mr. T. W. Hughes, pro- posed the re-election of Captain Bate, as president of the Club, and in doing so said Mr. Bate was the first elected president of the Club upon its formation and had continued to hold the office ever since. The Club could ill-afford to lose him, ai he took great interest in it, and to him alone could be. attributed its success. As the Club had been so successful in the past there was no reason why it should not be even more successful in the future, with Captain Bate at its head.—Mr. John Foulkes seconded the proposition, which was carried unani- mously. The other officers elected were:—Vice- presidents, Lieut. C. E. Wynne Eyton, Plas Bellin, Messrs. Jas. Clarke and T. J. Williams Secretary, Mr. T. W. Hughes Treasurer, Mr. Wm. Hughes; Auditors, Messrs, John Foulkes and Jas. Clarke; Register Agent, Mr. Edw. Poynton.—The President in his address at the close of the business, referred to the work of the past year, and the individual assistance that had been rendered to the Unionist cause by the members of the Club at thb general election. Although they had not been successful in returning either candidates, they however, had the satisfaction of knowing that the candidates for the county and borough of Flint were defeated by a less majority than any of the other defeated candi- dates for Wales. He referred to the two principal measures now before Parliament, the Home Rule and the Suspenso-y Bi:ls. He considered that the former Bill would cause desolation and ruin in Ire- land. It was not right to change the constitution of the country without it being by the mandate of the nation. He maintained that Home Rule was was not the test of the general election throughout the oountry as it should have been. Home Rule should not be granted on the mandate of a few dis- loyal and revolutionary Irishmen. With regard to the Welsh Suspensory Bill he condemned it. He thought that the Churoh of England since the Reformation had been a burning and shininjr light to the nations of the world, and he was sorry that the Nonconformists of Wales were going to injure and de-poll the Church that had done so much good. He trusled that every effort would be made to com- bat and defeat the Bill.—Mr, T. W. Hughes moved the following resolution-" That this meeting of the members of the Flint Conservative Club ooneiders the Suspensory Bill introduced into the House of Com- mons for preventing for a limited period the acquisi- tion of new interests in the Church of England, bishoprics, dignatories and beneficaries in Wales most unjust in principle and injurious in its con- sequences." --Mr. James Clarke in seconding the resolution, said as a Nonconformist he had great pleasure in seconding the resolution, and he re- marked that the Bill should be designated a "Church Plunder Scheme" and not a Suspensory Bill. The resolution was carried unanimously. ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT ST. MARY'S SCHOOL. Friday last, being St. Patrick's Day, the annual national concert took place at St. Mary's Catholic School and resulted in a great sucoess. Mr. Ryan was indefatigable in his exertions to perfect the arrangements, and Mr. T. J. Hayes, of Liverpool, undertook the arduous duties of providing artistes for the two nights. The stage arrangements were prettily conceived. The procenium was formed of a trophy of British flags with the Irish harp in the centre and beneath a soroll with God save Ireland painted on it. At the back of the stage was a picture of the Queen surrounded by a wreath. The schoolroom on Friday evening was literally crowded. The programme included the following items:- Part I, pianoforte solo, Irish Airs," Mrs. Devlin song, Kathleen," Miss Marsh; song, •' Tiperary," (encored), Off to Philadelphia," Mr. T. Robinson song, "Eileen Allanna," Miss Maggie McArdle character sketch, "The Milesian Militiaman," (encored), Mr. A. Dai lin'; song, Molly Bawn," Mr. P. Graham song, Come back to Erin," Miss Cauaven violin solo, "Irish Airs," Miss Maggie Ryn humorous song, "Cruise of the Calabar," (enored), Mr. T. J. Hayes. Part II, School Chidren, musical drill, Infants; song, character, "Ktty of Coleraine," (encored), Master J, Lyons fan drill, Girls; dumb bell drill, Boys; song character, Emblems of Ireland," Master J. McCormick. Part III, violin solo, "The Harp,' Miss Maggie MoArdle; humorous character sketch Hooligan," (encored), Mr. A. Devlin song, Minstrel Boy, Mr. P. Graham song, Green Isle of Erin," Miss May Canaven humorous song Brown the Tragedian," (encored), Mr. T. J. Hayes song, Mona," Mr. T. Robinson song "The Heart bowed down," Miss Marsh; humorous song, "Jones' Musical Party," (enoored) Mr. T. J. Hayes. The performance was excellent throughout, the school children acquitting themselves remarkably well. The Rev. Fr. Jones gave a patriotic song in the course of the evening. On Saturday evening there was an excellent attendance, and several new songs were introduced. The accompaniments were played by Mrs. Devlin, and by Miss Marsh for the school ohildren. At the close of each evenings conoert, the Rev. Canon Cholmondeley thanked the audience for their kind patronage and support. He was sorry that the Rev. Fr. Keegan was not present in person to thank them for the hearty support they gave the concerts, the proceeds of which were in aid of the schools. To Mr. Ryan and Mr. Hayes their hearty thanks were due for arranging and providing the music, and to Miss Alien for the pleasing manner in which she bad prepared the ohildren for the, drills In referring to the schools he would take the oppor tunity of expressing their feelings of gratitude towards Mrs. Muspratt, of Cornist Hall, for the valuable prizes which she had lately distributed among the school children. She was a benefactor they greatly appreciated (hear, hear). The votes of thanks were carried with applause. The concert each evening closed with the singing of God save the Queen,"

+ MOLD. VOLUNTEERS.-We understand that Lieutenant's Commissions are about to be issued to Messrs. R. S. Kelly and T. M. Keene, of this town, who -will be attached to the Mold (A) Company of the 2nd Vol. Batt., R.W.F. CONFIRMATION'—At the Parish Church on Tues- day morning last, the Lord Bishop of St. Astiph administered the rule of confirmation to 88 candidates from Mold and the immediate vicinity. NBW MAGISTRATES FOR FLINTSHIRE.—It having been represented to the Lord Lieutenant that great "aconvenience is felt at Mold owing to there being no resident Magistrates in the town he has caused, ° be inserted in the Commission of the Peace the Ka*ue8»of ^r- John Corbett and Mr. Thomas Parry, both of Mold. f. —"On Monday evening last a most success- t held at the Town Hall in aid of the ll! 7 „ nglish Congregational Churoh, when f Tha and appreciative audience presen • _.rat portion of the proceedings con- tasted a^eous programme. For the second part Bradbury s saored cantata "Esther the beautiful queen, was performed by a choir of O voices under the conductorship of the Rev. W. Morgan. COMPLIMENTARY DINNER.—At the Star Hotel, on Thursday evening ,5; grand obmpiimentar„ dinner was given to Mr. Thomas Bellis, Chairman of the Mold Local Board, on the occasion of his relinquishing the tenancy of that well-known j hostelry, when Mr. David Williams, Bromfield Hall, was the President, Mr. Henry Lloyd Jones occupying the Vice-chair, and there were about sixty persons present. The dinner which afforded an admirable proof of the capabilities ot the host and hostess in the culinary art, was served promptly at seven o'clock, and received ample justice at the bauds of all present. Upon ttip removal of the cloths the hon. secretary, Mr. Alf. H. Parry, read letters of apology for non-attendance he had received from Messrs. J. E. Davies, C. Hall and G. E. Trevor Roper, and one of congratulation to the Committee and their guest, from Mr. Gerald S. Byrne, Inland Revenue Officer formerly stationed at Mold. The following toast liit and programme of proceedings then received attention, the assembly being through- out of a most convivial character The Queen," proposed by the Chairman The Prince and Princess of Wales, and othnr Members of the Royal Family," the Vice-chairman The army, navy, and reserve forces," Mr. J. B. Marston (Surgeon- Capt. Williams, A.M.R., responded); song, "Jack's yarn," Mr. Herbert T. Jones; The Mold Local Board," Mr. Edwin Robert (responded to by Messrs. H. Lloyd Jones and R. Morris); topical song, Mr. Rutter Thomas; Our Guest," the Chairman; song, "The fine old English gentleman," Mr. A. H. Parry; "The town and trade of Mold," Mr. W. H. R. M. Johnson (Messrs. W. P. Jones, H. J. Roberts and D. C. Radcliffe, responded); f-oag, English as she is spoke," Mr. T. S. Adams The mining, agricultural, and other industries of the district," Mr. W. Wright (responded to by Messrs. John Hopwood and Morgan Harry) "The Chair- man and Vice-Chairman," Mr. G. H. Bradley; The Host and Hostess," .Mr. W. Wright; National Anthem. PETTY SESSIONS: MONDAY.—Before Messrs. P. B. Davies Cooke (in the chair), and E. Lloyd. ASSAULT. Cross summonses for assault had been issued, in which the parties conec,rued were Arthur Hawkins, f engine driver, of Leeswood, and Frank Marston, of Bistre Lodge, Padeswood.—Mr. G. H. Bradley appeared for Hawkins, and Mr. J. B. Marston represented his brother. From the evidence of Mr. Frank Marston it appeared that on the night of the 3rd inst., he went to Padeswoad Station to post his letters, being aocompanied by his wife. Upon approaching the station he hastened on in advance in order to catch the train, and on his return his wife complained f that Hawkios had insulted her. Seeing that the man was in drink he advised him to go home, but he straightway commenced to attack him, and he (Marston) was obliged to strike him down in self-defence. It appeared that Hawkins is a brother-in-law to the girl Richards, who at the previous court was sent to gaol for stealing from his (Marston's) house.—Hawkin's version of the affair was that on the evening iu question he was on his way home from the Bridge Inn, Padeswood, when he was met by a large mastiff dog and a spaniel. He was obliged to leave the parapet because of the dogs, and upon meeting Mrs. Marston he told her the mastiff was not under proper control. Mrs. Marston complained to her husband, who in the meantime had joined her, that he bad insulted her, whereupon Marston knocked him down.—Hawkins was fined 2s. and 8s. costs, the case against Marston being dismissed. SELLING DRINK WITHOUT A LICENSE. William Williams, of the Liver," Rhydtalog, was summoned by Supt. Bolton for the above offence. It appeared that the former licensee died early in the previous year, and that at the annual licensing sessions in August, the license had been received in the name of the deceased. The police authorities were of opinion that no intentional offence had been committed, and upon payment by the defendant of 8s. costs, the case was adjourned to afford the defendant an opportunity of obtaining a transfer. BEDLAMITES AT LOGGERHEADS. Ellen Meacook, widow, of Milford-street, sum- moned Margaret Nolan, a neighbour, for assaulting her on the evening of the 13th inst., and Mrs. Nolan summoned James Doyle, general dealer, father of Mrs. Meacock, with an assault.—The Bench considered both oases proved, and fined Mrs. Nolan 6d. and 169. 6d. costs, and Doyle 6d. and 8s. 6d. costs/. LiBcamr. Mary Jones, of Leeswood, surrendered to her bail charged on remand with stealing a pair of trousers belonging to William Deaa, labourer, Tryddyn.- The defendant was fined 10s.

«. LLANASA. HIGH SHERIFF,-Sir Pyers William Mostyn, of Talacre, Bart., has been appointed High Sheriff of Flintshire for the ensuing year. The present High Sheriff's father filled the office in 1843, and his grandfather in 1837. BAPTIST BI-MONTHLY MEETING. The bi-monthly meeting of the Flintshire Baptist Uuion was held at Axton on Monday last, under the presidency of the Rev. B. Evans, Rhyddlan. There were present representiog the churches Holywell- Rev. E. Williams and Mr. H. V. Lloyd Bagillt- Rev. Theo. Jones; Rhyl-Revs. P. S. Edwards, E. T. Davies, W. Roderick, Messrs. Llwydwyn Jones and Wm. Parry; Ffynnonerroyw Rev. G. C. Williams; Chester—Rev. W. Wynne; Lixwm-Mr. John Roberts and Mr. J. H. Roberts; Rbuddlan- Rev. B. Evans; St. Asiph — Mr. Thomas Hughes Axton-Messrs. Robert Jones, Evans and Davies; Tryddyn-Mr. Hugh Williams Caerwys—Messrs. J. Williams and W. Evans. Votes of sympathy were passed with Mr. Samuel Smith, M.P.. in the loss of his wife, and with the Rev. W. Jenkins, Buckley, in the death of his daughter. The Rev. Evan Williams, Holywell, proposed the following resolution That this meeting regards with pro- found satisfaction the present effort of the Govern- ment to further the advancement of liberty, morality and religious equality in our country that we re- joice these efforts have found shape in the Suspen- sory Bill, Local Veto Bill, and Chapel Enfranchise- ment Bill, and we earnestly hope they will as speedily as possible become law." The Rev. P. S. Edwards, Rhyl, seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously. Copies of the resolution were directed to be forwarded to the county and borough members. The Rev. T. Jones, Bagillt, and the Rev. T. Davies, Rhyl, were cordially welcomed, into the Union. The next meeting will be held at Lixwm. The musical festival will be held at Rhuddlan Castle, on June 5th. Several other matters connected with the Union were considered.

DEATH OF CALVIN.—There remained ytt eight days on earth. These were almost one interrupted prayer. The fervency of his supplications was in- dicated not so much by his voice, now scarcely audible, as by hiseye, which, says lieza, retained its brightness to the last," and testified to the faith and hope with which he was animated. He had not yet left earth, and yet he bad left it for of earthly bread he ate not; with men he had ceased to converse; he halted here, at the portal of the invisible world, to calm, to elevate, aadto strengthen his spirit, by con- verse with the eternal, before passing its awful but blessed threshold. It was now Saturday, the 27th of May. He seemed to suffer loss and to speak with greater ease. But at eight o'clock of the evening the sure signs of death became apparent. As he was repeating the words of the apostle, the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory to be -wItbout being able to finish, ho breathed his last. Beza, who had been summoned to his bedside, was just in time to see him expire. "And thus," says he, "on this day, with the setting sun,the brightest light in the Church of (iod on earth was taken back to hfaven." The event was briefly chronicled in the Consistorial Hcgister thus-" Jl'elit to (¡oil, Sulur;Joy, lite 2;th:' -The AFFLICTION is the wholesome soil of virtup, where patience, honour, sweet humanity, calm loitiiude, take root aBd strongly flourish. LovE is like a painter who, in drawing the portrait of a friend having a blemish in one eye, wculd picture only the other side of the face. IF is well to find out slowly and by degrees what neighbours really before you allow them to he intimate one soon begins to sfe if they are ripsiraMe or the reverse, and no disa^reeabl^-fipss ensues if little by little you see less of them, here are very few neighbours, even if intimate friemis, whom one cares to see every day; that society apt to pill if ace sees them tor) nften In fact, frifUiiMvp with near neighbours, however n ee onti charming t. y may be, is brst sustained by not too C,-Ilstalit i^tercouip". There are very few people we Ciin se^ oaily and not tire of one does not meet more thtn one or two in a lifetime.

GREENFIELD. VICTORIA HALL. An excellent lantern, and musical, entertaioment was given at this place on Tuesday evening last, by Messrs. C. Tudor Hughes and Mr. Wynn Evans (Wrexham), assisted by some of the local talent of the neighbourhood. The entertainment throughout was of a superior nkture and had it but been held in the town, and its character better known, there is no doubt it would have drawn a very crowded house. The following were the items of the programme —Views of Wales, Isle cf Man, Scotland, Switzerland, Venice, and othe places, with many comic sets and movable slides. All vere displayed with beautiful effect, the scenes being interspersed with songs by Miss S. J. Jones, (Basillt) whose effective singing called for an encore; by Mr. J. H. Hague, who gave "Jack Ashore" (encore Thursday ), and Uncle Jack by Mr. Richnrd Bromley, who sang The powder monkey" and "The little hero," and whose singing, like Mr. Hagie's, was much appreciated by the audience and by Mr. Ry Burr, (of Bagillt). This gentleman quite brought down the house by his rendition of Mr old Dutch," and other songs in character. All were of course encortd, to which call Mr. Burr very kiudly responded.—Miss Gratton Thomas, and Mr. W. N uttal, ably discharged the duties of accom- panists.—The singing of Home sweet home" led by Miss Jones and the customary votes of thanks to the chairman, Mr. U. Bromley, and to the artistes brought the entertainment to a close.

TREMBIRCHION. PMSENTATION. -Last week Mr. T. O. Edwards, late bead gardener at Nantlys, was made the re- cipient of a handsome morocco bound bible, from his late fellow-servants. It bears the following inscription :—" Presented to Thomas Owen Edwards ■5#s a mark of respect from his late fellow-servants on Vis leaving Nantlys. A. Williams, A. Wood, E. 1 Pfiblett, E. Davies, A. Lucas, E. Jones, J. Hilditch, 'E. Pees. G. Bather, O. Griffiths, J. Roberts, W. Rees, D. Denman, March 11th, 1893." Mr. Edwards was in the employ of P. P. Pennant, Esq., ¡,Jar the period of 32 years, and the above testifies to ^the ssteem in which he was held by all at Nantlys.

MOSTYN. SIB THOMAS STOREY.-Sir Thomas Storey of Westfield, Lancaster, (and formerly of Downing), has been appointed Sheriff of the County Palatine of Lancaster. HIGH TIDE.-The highest tide of the year took place in the River Dee on Monday. No less than eleven Schooners, taking advantage of the tide and wind, left Mostyn during the morning. SHIP ON FIRE.-A serious fire broke out on Saturday morning on boar the Schooner Emrys," of Chester, whilst lying to at anchor in Mostyn Deeps. The fire was discovered in the eabiu by one of the crew. The flames were spreading rapidly, hilt owing to the vast amount of smoke he became ituconsciou8. Other help was soon on the spot, and the fire was put out. The cause is unknown. The vessel was afterwards towed into Mostyn to undergo repairs. LADY AUGUSTA MOSTYN'S SCHOOL.—The annual report of this School has been received, and is encouraging both to the managers and teachers H.M. Inspector remarks, that "The character of the slate work was creditable, and the paper work fair. The tone was very pleasing. The infants did their work in a very bright and happy manner." Miss M. Isabel Dawson passed fairly and has earned the L2 grant. It is also gratifying to learn that the Science and Art department have awarded the Go)d" merit grant for drawing. The Dioaesaa Inspector reported, that, This School is very well conducted, and the children passed a good examina tion. The certificates were lately awarded by the Hon. Master Edwyn Mostyn, to the following scholars:—Infants—Albert Baruard, Moses Davies, Mesel Goldsmith, Robert Storey, Oweu Thomas, John O. Jones, Hugh T. Jones, John Williams, John Brown, Alice Buraitt Sykes, Rachel Cliff, Maggie Jones, John Brown. Group III—Benjamin Parry, Alfred. Oliver Profit, Ada Bassett Jones, Gertrude Hughes, Myfanwy Pearson, Sarah A. Profit, Virtue Williams, Janey Hughes, Jessie W. Dawson. Group II.—Lydia C. Parry, Jane Lewis. Gwen. Dawson, Alice Hughes, Dinah Hughes, Hannah Lewis, Eizzie Jones, Robert W. Thomas.

BAGIL.LT. NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—H.M. Inspector's report has come to hand, and shows that marked improvements have been effected during the past year. The higher grant was again obtained for discipline and organisa- tion, with the remark "The tone was praiseworthy," The higher grants were also obtained for the three class subjects geography, needlework, and English. —The infant's work has been adjudged worthy of the highest grants in everything.—The total grant earned amounts to £ 221 5s. 6d., but it is reduced to £ 211 15s. Od., there being a fine of £9 10s. 6d., because the limit of 17s. 6d. per head has been exceeded to that exfent. This substantial grant exceeds that of last year by £ 36 as. 6d., and the highest previously by £ 22. The full cheque including arrears o.f school fees amounted to X253 12s. 4d.-The sound condition of such a large School must afford the greatest pleasure to the managers and all concerned.

r ASTHMA. 15, Wilton Street, Liverpool. Mr. Editor,—My Dear Sir, For twenty years I have suffered from pains in the back and Asthma, with a painful Cough, but I am happy to say that after taking three bottles of GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS, I find a great deal of relief, and hope a great many more sufferers may see the advertise- ment, and reap the same benefit as I have. I remain, yours respectfully, C. CATHEBWOOD. No bottle offered as Quinine Bitters is genuine with- out th, name" Gwilym E?,ans on stamp, label, and bottle. INDIAN JUGGLERS.—The most startling feats and tricks in the world are those performed by the numerous professional jugglers of India and these have been unvaried since the days of Baber, the descendant of Timour, in the sixteenth century. "I was frequently amused at the public wells and halting places," says Forbes, "by the vanjarraho and their families, and especially by the jugglers, who generally found out the encampments of these travelling merchants. There they spread their carpots, and performed feats of legerdemain superior to any I have seen in England; the most con- spicuous was generally one of those women mentioned by Dr. Fryer, who hold nine gilded balls in play with their hands and feet, and the muscles of the arms and legs, for a long time together without letting them fall." The well-known sword feat is described at great length by Forbes. Seating himself, the juggler took the sword, which had a straight blade, about 20 inches in length and one in breadth, with edges and point blunted, and after oiling it. he intro- duced the point into his mouth, and pushed it gently down his throat until the hand of Forbes who held the hilt came in contact with his lips. He then made a sign to me," says the narrator, with one of his bands, to feel the point of the instrument between his breast and navel, which I could plainly do by bending him a little more backwards, and pressing my fingers on his stomach, he being a very thin and lean fellow." On taking bis band from the hilt, the juggler fixed to it a little machine, from which a fire- work that emitted blue flames encircled his head, and imparted a diabolical aspect to his brown face; and on withdrawing the blade, blood was seen on some parts of it, showing that its introduction was not effected without violence. To this feat he had been accustomed from his earliest years, having from the first been taught to introduce elastic instruments till he came at last to swallow the iron sword in question. Forbes considers that" the great flexibility of their joints, the laxness of their fibres, and their temperate mode of life, reader them capable of having considerable violence done tQ the fleshy parts of their bodies without any danger of the inflammation and other bad effects which would be produced in the irritable bodies of Europeans; witness their being whirled round on the point of a pole, suspended by a book thrust into the fleshy part of their backs, without experiencing any fatal consequences. There is, there- fore, no great wonder if, by long habit in stretching up their necks, they are able to bring the windings of the stomach into a straight line, or rearly so, and thereby slide down the sword into the latter organ without so much difficulty. Cassell's Illustrated History of India.

THE SUSPENSORY BILL. I TRENEIRCHION. A public meeting to which the parishioners of -all.'créds bad been invited, was held on the 13th inst., in the schoolroom. P. P. Penuant^ Bfq., Nantlys, was unanimously elected cfaaifttatr^fcd conducted thorproceedings in his usual affable manner. The* principal speakers were the Rev. Dan. Davies, M.A., Vicar Chofal, St. Asaph, and Mr. G. Hufrbea Tierce, Greenfield, Holywell, both of whom addressed the meeting in the vernacular. The fr<solution was almostf';uhSn?mou»ly passed, six hands'being upheld against it: That this meetmg" desires to express its "strong liis- I approval of A^biU commonly known as the Suspen- sory Bill for Wales, as unjust in its principles and injurious in its consequences; This meetiog als^ pledges itself toluse -kiiii constitutional efforts to prevent the pa-sing of' the Bill'into law, as it is cfileuiated to paralize the efforts of the Church in Wales, and to deprive the people of those religious rights and privileges which they now possess. That copies be sent to the Prime Minister'Lord Salisbury and Mr. Balfour." The Chairman received a hearty vote of thanks for his conduct in the ohair. Several of the parishioners, who had desired to hear the provisions of the Bill explained before signing the petition, came forward at the close of the meeting and appended their signatures The number of persons of 16 years of age and up- wards who have signed the petition is 219, out of a population of 598 (census 1891). ACTION OF WELSH NONCONFORMISTS. A demonstration against the Welsh Suspensory Bill took plice at Amlwch. The meeting was con- vened by Nonconformists, and was presided over by Captain M. Andrew, a Nonconformist. The following resolution was carried Unanimously: "That we Nonconformists assembled emphatically condemn the Welsh Suspensory Bill now before Parliament, as a gross injustice to the Church and an iusult to the people of Wales."

Correspondence. [We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions ex- pressed by our Correspondents., DISESTABLISHMENT & DISENDOWMENT 7o the Editor of the Flintshire Obserz>:r." SIR,-Your correspondent Congregationalist says that the Church of Rome was the original recipient of Tithes in this country. Is he aware that Gildas, who wrote about A.D. 550, speaks familiarly of "parochiae" as the established rule of Wales, and as endowed ? Fifty vears after this, British Bishops knew nothing of the supremacy of the Pope, which is shown in their answer to Auutine. If your correspoalent would kindly answer this question, perhaps he would also state in what point does the teaching of the Church differ to- day from what it was in 550. How does he make out that the Church has received E6,000,000 from the State duriug this century? Perhaps he would at the same time mention the sum received by Nonconformist Ministers from Parliamentary Grants from 1722 to 1869. EGLWYBWB.

RHOSESMOR. RnOSKSMOB NATIONAL SCHOOLS.— An interesting cert mony took plaie a" the above sch(olti on Tuesday last, when Mrs. Henry, Lygen-y-wern, presented the successful pupils with the enrtifinates of merit awarded to them by the St. Asaph Diocesan Board of Education. Mrs. Henry, who was accompanied by Mrs. Clement Davies, in making the presenta- tions expressed her satisfaction with the report of the Diocesan Inspector, and the high degree of pro- ficiency which it L-bewed the scholars to have attained in religious knowledge, which she con- sidered to be the most important part of their educati n. She was pleased to see such a ntime, ous and orderly attendance, and complimented the Headmaster (Mr. Llewelyn P. Jones), and the Assistant Teachers (Miss Shone and Miss C. Martin) upon the excellent tone and discipline of the school. Mr*. Henry also examined "he sewing of the different standards, and congratulated Miss Shone upon the neatness of the work.—The Vicar (the Rev. Clement Davies), in proposing the vote of thanks, referred in terms of much gratitude to Mrs. Henry's kindness and to the continued and influ- ential support for which they were so munh indebted to Mr. Henry. Mr. Henry graciously acknowledged the vote of thanks and brought the proceedings to a close amid the hearty cheers of the children.—The following are the rames of those who received I certificates: Infants Annie Sheldon, Richard Biythen, Eliza Thomas, Gladys M. Jonrs, L zzie Rogers, Zechariah BlytheD, Eliza Lloyd, Edith Edwards, Annie Blythen, Marv H. Rogers Mary J. Owen, Margaret J. Lloyd, Richard H. Andrew Honourably mentioned—Henry Hewi,t.-Cl.is..i IV. Mary J. Jones, Edward Hooson, M. Ethel Harper Joseph Blythen, Andrew E. Price, Arabella Jones' Edward Williams, Mary Parry, Ellen Hughes Hirriet Blythen, Lonisa Hugbe«, Benjamin Roars' Elizabeth H. Lloyd.—Class III. Sarah E Jorei, Lizzie Andrew, Elizabeth F. Jones, Willi-trn Blythen, John Roberts, T. Maxwell Edwards, Edith Lloyd, Gertie Roberts, Lizzie Davies.— ClaU II Elizabeth Hughes, Elizabeth Ann Biaokwell, Annie Davips, Albert Shorn Jones, William L'oyd, Jame-i L. Edwards, Alice Edward, Magvien Edwa ds Kate Lloyd.—Class I. Sarah E. LLivd, Diiiali Rogers, Mary Hughes, Hannah E. Rogers, Saran E. Jones, Catherine Powell, Kate Lloyd.—Honour certificate: John Hewitt. Tha following is a copy of the Inspector's Report "This is a remarkably well-taught school. It is hard upon taking a place among the excellent schools in the diocese."

(SUNDAYS A BROAD.-T Ine way or anotafir the last few years I have been abroad a good deal, und in Italy, France, Holland, and Germany I have felt quite painfully the dreary monotony of foreign Sun- days. To-day my dislike to them has reached a per- fect pitch of bitterness. Owing to an accident, I have not been able to go to church the last two or three weeks, and so I have had the full benefit of a Sunday at home in a foreign land. Let me give my experiences for the benefit of such as think that our English Sunday may be improved by conforming it to the pattern of the Continent. As I lie here, I hear the piano in a room close by being played on mo,t vigorously, The same runs, the same shakes, tho same crashing chords, are being repeated over and over again that I have had to listen to every day during the past week, I can also hear the piano across the road being prac- tised on in the same way that I have heard it practised on every day during the past week. In the long stone passage outside my door I can hear the servant scour- ing away, as hard at drudging work as she was yester- day. I can hear the housewife with her jingling keys opening store-cupboards, and giving out stores in the same dreary round of the same duties that have occu- pied her all this week; and when I am carried into the salon this afternoon, no doubt I shall find her, as I did last Sunday, with her kind, tired face bent over her work-basket, putting strings, and buttons, and tuckers to little garments, just as she has put them any other day of the week. Sweet, unselfish, tender-hearted German lady, what a boon a true English Sunday would be to her! Talk of dulnefs indeed: What can be more intensely dull than this horrible sameness of an utterly unbroken routine from month to month, from year to year, which some English people profess to en-ry Sunday at Home, THOSE persons who have nothing but eulogy for themselves, have generally nothing but censure and contempt for all the rest of the world. IT seems that the taking of an oath had its diffi- culties and its humours lately in a less-imposing pl^c< than the British House of Commons. A rnar,, wi^o, is, either a great simpleton or a wag, waa ciiied to give evidence to character at piie 9J th* looal courts in Berlin. He was told that he must swear before giving evidence; but he was so impervious to the arguments aadyesaed to him by the counsel of the party in whose interest he had been brought forward that the president of the eourt was obliged to take the conduct the business into his own hands. W&W9*' said the president, I must novr jfeare you sworn. Lift up your hand as I -lawear!" The witness \11M sitont, The president, raising his voice, said again, I swearThe witness was still silent, 'i'he president grew a little angry. Do yau not hear me ? he asked. Yes, yea» Herr President," replied the man; I hear that you swear." "Mygood man," said the judge, "it is you who must swear." Oh, that is quite another thing! said, tka. placid witness. I thought you. wanted to a-wear your- self; but, if you require me to swear in the name of the law, it is of course my ditty to comply."

SUMMER VERSUS WINDER. THE question is often asked:—Are Diseases or Ailments mor'&prevalent iu Winter than in th6 Summer season ?"'f The testimony of Medical men, as well as our own observation, clearly,! tiLdsv. that there is a gratiter amount of former season than in genial summer. 't .• We raturhlly associate winter with a.low state of V1 a 1 ?er^>as V%we,ak and tTelicate constitution* soon ieel tbe effects of frost and snoV,,>lee$ind rain, cold wlads and fierce storms. Thes^e *4erra8-. sing influence upon all planus, and various a^toWts, such as lcdigesuor, nervousness, paipitat.on, bWn- „ chit is, low spirit-, and several other forms of disetfBe, arb apt tc attack us at euch times, To resist these attacks succes-fully, it is necessary that the body be projected with warm clothing, and nourished with more or better food. Ic is evident* then, that they who are most liahiet. and 8uffer most from winter ailments,, are tboso who are least able to procure the wtans (i f ith.tan "iog them, or to obtain medical aid tj combat them, viz the working classes and the poor. It behoves these, therefore, to endeavour to fortify the constitution to tnible them the better to cope with the dangers to which thev are exposed. This can best be done by the use of a good Vegetable Tonic. It is unanimously admitted that the best and most effective Vegetable Tonio known at present is that renowned prepuaion- GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. This opinion is confirmed by the tettimony of em- inent Pnysiji^ins. Analysts. Cbnmists, and thousands of others in all stations of life, who have given it a fair trial. Its efficacy in cases of expo.-ure to winter storms is briefly and concisely shown by the following testimonial. AN EXCELLENT MEDICINE. PIas-dovey, Aberdover. ,Ianu,ir3- 26th, 1892. Dear Sir, I fia t that Gwilym Evans' •U,!t;efs is worth its weight in gold in cases j ot latipe and exposure m all weathers. I nave also found it an excellent medicine to \J regain strength when recovering from In- liueuza- Yours truly, HKNKY JOSES (Lifeboat Institution GWILYM EVANS' BITTERS. GWILYM EVANS' BITTERS. For Liver Complaints, Use Gwilym Evans' Bitters. For Nervousnefs and Weakness, Use Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters. For Depression of Spirit-, Use Gwilym Evans' Bitters. For ail symptoms of Indigestion, use Gwilym Evacs' Quinine Bitters, 14, "Montague Street, Edinburgh, December 1, 1892, Ge' tlemen,-Please seal me by retuma 4s. 6d, bottle of Gwilym Evans' bitters I took four bottles last winter, and derived much benefit from it. Yours truly, S. JAMES. GWILYM EVANS' BITTERS, THE BEST REMEDY OF THE AGE. IjgT LOOK OUT FOR COUNTERFEITS. The number of small imitators of these Bitters throughout the country is one of the best proofs of their virtues for Imitation is the sincerest form of flat'.ery." Do not be persuaded to tike any of these imitations which are offered und-r similar names, but which are entirely devoid of the virtues of this re- nowned preparation. BE CAREFUL. See that the name "Gwilym Evan*' Quinine Bitters is on the Label, Stamp and Bjt le, with- out which none arc genuine. Sold bv all Chemists in Bt ttles at l. ljd., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 61. Cases contaiuiug three 4s. 6d. Bottles, at 12- 6d. per case al-o s?Lt, carriage paid, for the above prices, to any address by the Proprietors. QUININE BITTERS MANUFACTURING CO., LIMITED, LLANELLY, SOUTH WALES. American Depot: MR. R. D. WILLIAMS, PLYMOUTH, P.A.

THE PRETTIEST ROAD IN ENGLAND.—Some years ago, at a famous hostelry not many miles from the fashionable town of Leamington, or, as the hotel proprietors and lodging house keepers call it, Royal Leamington Spa," a party of wanderers were enjoying themselves one nigbt around the festive board-I do not allude to the Bohemians of the Zingari, but those suave, good-natured, and most obliging members of society who are said to be in possession of the key of the road, ard who are known to the world as com- mercial travellers-wben, according to local tradition, a discussion aros9 as to which was the prettiest road in England." Being, however, unable to decide the question, it was referred to two of the number. who were to write the name ef the road on slips of paper, neither to see what the other wrote. On the two pieces of paper eing handed to an umpire for his decision, it was found that one paper contained The road from Coventry to Warwick," and the other The road from Warwick to Coventry." The road in ques- tion is about eight miles in length, and is as rich in historic and legendary 17)re as it is in luxuriant seenerv.- Cassell's Family Magazine. GrvE a wise man health, and he will give him- self evervthine else, ——

Births. 13th inst., at Talardy, St. Asapb, the wife of James Balfour of a daughter. loth inst., at GfTldlys 11 Lane, Bagillt, the wife of Mr. Edwin Roberts, of a daughter. 19th inst., the wife of Sergeant Robert Jones, Police Station, Mostyn, of a daughter. 20th inst., at No. 1, Rising Sun, Bagillt, the wife of Mr. Wm. Hughes, of a daughter. 22nd inst., at Boot, Bagillt, the wife of Mr. J. P. Robert, of a daughter. Deaths. 10th inst at the Infirmary, Denbigh, Mrs. Mary Jones, Coppa Cottage, Groes, Near Denbigh. 11th inst-, at Pendref, Caerwys, Catherine, the beloved wlfe of Mr. Samuel Hughes, aged 49 years. loth inst., at Lixwm, Yseeifiog, Frank Montague, infant eon of Mr. Thomos Allard, gamekeeper, aged 9 months. 14th inst., at the Workhouse. Holywell, Margaret Ann Jones, of Whitford, aged 2i ytars. lash inst., at Tanyglol, Whitford, Mr. Edward Jones, aged 74 years. loth inst., at Wtpre, Northop, Mr. Humphrey Hughes, marint-r, aged 38 years. ltith inst., at Main-street. Buckley, Thomas John, infant son of Mr. Edward Edwards, aged 2 yea-re. 17th inst., Mr. George Pierce, Mostyo Squar«r» Mostyn, aged 71 ytars. ISth inst., John, infant eon cf Mr. Robert Jones, Boot, Bagillt, aged 8 months *,r ISth inst., at the residence of her daogbter.Mrs. Ellis, Ivy House, High-trept, Holywell, Mary> widow of Mr. William William Pwllmelyn, neas B olywell, aged 82 veari4, 18th inst., killed at Bettisfield Colliery, Bagiilt, Mr. Edwin Rohaxts, of Tai Trevor LlanerehYfnor, aged 37 years, 18th inst., Mr. Edward Ihoma?, upholsterer, Bagillt, aged 48 years- 19th inst., at Wepre, N-uhnp, Mi]lin Griffith Co/ p*> k' a: ■'°thf TobnBuck,PV' Hannah, wife of Mr- Joba Kalpti Davit8, a^ed V vears ed plucalos,r and painter, Bigh-strtet, Holywt-U, aged F]in £ >Mr-James infant^^V^ Block< Flint, Edward Francis, of Up. E'i ward Evans, aged 7 months.

THE FLINT & DENBIGH HOUNDS WILL MEET Wednesday, March 22nd Trefnant. At 12 neon. Saturday, March 25th.Llanfair, Nr. Ruthiu, At 12.15 p.m.

he thought the Board had now only one course to I adopt-to submit the matter to the arbitration of the j Local Government Board. Mr. H. T. Smith proposed that the. Clerk be in- structed to appeal ag-ai ist the decision of the County Couoc'l as to the allow nice for the expenses on the Main Roads.—Mr. Lambert seconded, and Mr. Freeman supported the resolution, which was carried Subsequently a committee was appointed con- sisting of the Char-man of the Board (Mr. Waterhousc), the Chairman of the Highway Com- mittee (Mr. Sankey). Mr. Lambert, Mr. Wm. Williams and Mr. Car,nan, ta consider the matter and consult with the Clerk, if necessary. ADVERTISE! ADVEBTISK Respecting the building of the Board-room and offices on the site in front of the Market Hall, the Board considered the question of advertising for tenders, and on the motion of Mr. Limbert seconded by Mr. Garner, it was decided that the draft advertisement as read by the Clerk be approved of and that the same be published in the following papers:-rhe two Holywell papers; the Baner; Chester Chronicle; Liverpool Mercury; Manchester Guardian Rhyl Journal, and the Builder. Mr. Lambert drew attention to the fact that water was taken from the open well near the King's Head which he did not think was fit for drinking purposes, and the matter was referred to the Sanitary Committee.