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

A memorial stone of the new Smithfield for Denbigh was laid on Saturday by the Mayor, Mr Howell Gee. John Jones, stonemason, of Dehbigh, after eating his breakfast on Thursday morning, suddenly died in his chair. It is announced that a bill will be intro- duced next session for the purpose of carrying out an important railway scheme providing direct communication through the Dee Valley between South Wales and Manchester. Mr. H. St. John Raikes, Conservative candidate for East Denbighshire, contradicts as entirely unfounded a statement in a Manchester newspaper that he has decided to retire from the contest. The death took place, on Saturday, of Mr. J. A. Froude, the eminent historian. On Monday, Lord Basing, better known as Mr. Sclater Booth, died, at the age of 68. Robert Edwards, son of the tenant of Park Farm, Clocaenog, was fined £ s and costs by the Ruthin magistrates for poaching. A charge of seriously assaulting the gamekeeper was not proceeded with. During a terrific storm and boisterous sea on Sunday morning the flat Rose, of Runcorn, sank off Penmaen Rock, Llandulas, having been loaded at the Merllyn Quarry Stage the previous afternoon. When first seen from land, the sails being still above water, the small boat was attached to the sunken vessel, but at twenty past seven two men were seen pulling toward the shore, but when in the breakers the boat capsized and both were drowned, The boat has come ashore, and has on the namcbOtird R. Abraham master." The caps of both men, whose names are R. Abraham, Runcorn, and Thomas Jones, Widnes, have been washed ashore.

-— s' HOLYWELL. PBIZB SHOOTING.—Tbe annual volunteer prize shooting wiil be held on Saturday next. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL.-The annual Church Sunday School ear vices will be held in the Parish Church next Sunday. The sermon in the morning will be preaohed by the Rev. Jos. Davies, curate, and in the evening by the Rev. Canon Roberts, vicar of Colwyn Bay. WINTRY WEATHBB.—The transition from a pro- tracted summer to winter ha,s been sudden this year. After an uncommonly long spell of fine weather in September and the early part of October, winter set in sharply on Sunday. During the night there was a keen frost, and on Monday morn- ing the mountain tops were covered with snow. TRINITY COLLEGE OF Musie.—The seventeenth annual distribution of prizes to students belonging to the Liverpool Centre of the Trinity College of Music, London, took place in the Small Concert Room, St. George's Hall, on Saturday The prize for organ playing was won by Miss Norah Pul- ford, Dyfrdwy Villa, Holywell, a pupil of Miss Gregory, Spring Vale Academy; CHURCH CBORAL SOCIETY. -On Monday evening this society entered upon the fifth year of its exist. ence, under the conduotorBhip of Mr. E. Robinson, of Chobter. The society has for its patrous the Duke of n estrainstor and Lord Mostyn, with the Rev R. O. Williams (viear) as president. Among the works which have been performed are Van Bree's "St. Cecelia's Day," Gade's "Erl Kingld Daughter T. Mee Pattison's "Ancient Mariner," Dr Stainer's Cruoifixion," &c and the work now entered upon u Biroh's pastoral operetta, "The Merrie Men of Sherwood lorest, wh oh was sung 5 at Eaton Hall on the lapt teJ f414al festival > Hitherto there have been two choirs in Holywell, but this year the Holywell United Choir having ceaeed, there has been a large influx of members to the Church Choral Society, and there was a mustor of over thirty sopranos, with a lesser number of the other voices. The Vicar, at the outset, congratula- ted the society upon aocession to its strength, and more especially upon its retention of the services of Mr. Robinson as conductor, Miss Constance Jones, of Pietyll, as accompanist, and4tHr. Walter Garner, the indefatigable secretary. Judging from the enthusiasm displayed there is every prospect of this being the most successful session since the society's inauguration. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH—PRESENTATION TO MR RICHARD BROMLEY. At the weekly meeting of the members of the above Church on Wednesday evening' last Mr Richard Bromley, of this town and Rhyl, was presented with a Bagster's comprehensive Bible to mark the occasion of his marriage and in recognition of his services in connection with the above Church. The Bible, which was handsomely bound wh baut!fu¡¡y finIshed edg-es, bore the following inscription This Bible was presented by the members of the English iresbytenan Church and Sunday School, Holywell, on the occasion of his marriage as a small token of esteem and good wishes, and appreciation of his valuable services as financial secretary of the Church and superintendent of the Sunday School." The Pastor who made the presentation on behalf of the subscribers referred to the occasion of Mr Bromlev's [.marriige, to his departure to live at Ilhyl and to tho valuable services rendered by him as a member of the Management Committee from the starting of .the cause, and as superin- tendent of the Sunday School for three years. Other friends also spoke, and Mr Bromley in reply thanked the members and friends who had subscribed towards the gift. THE REV. FRANK EDWARDS.-The East Crinstead Express fiays-I I The Wesleyans in East Grinstead have been having quite a joyous time of it during the last few days, and their faces have brightened considerably. And why ? Because on Sunday, which was the day set apart for their harvest festival, they weloomed a resident minister amongst them once more. And a clever man they appear to have got, too, in the Rev. Frank Edwards, who hails from Holywell, North Wales. Prior to the last WGBltJjftT* C..i ho wcio for two 7a.io Richmond Theological College, and before that at Chester College. This is his first ministry, and he can take credit to himself on having started in an excellent manner. His sermons on Sunday were eloquent and practical, and his speech on Monday evening was full of power and deep thought. Mr. Edwards, we are plcased to state, is not one of those who think that religion necessarily means gloom, and he is a good specimen of a young, muscular Christian. He takes a keen interest in all branches of athletics, and we hope, ere long, that ho will actively assist some of our town clubs. The only unfortunate part about Mr. Edwards' appointment to the local ministry is that his is a special appoint- ment by the President; therefore, he may be called away again at any time, but it is to be hoped that that time will be long hence, for such ministers are not so plentiful that he can be parted with again just yet."

-+-- MILWR. OPENING OF THE NEW CHURCH MISSION ROOM. An interesting ceremony took place on Sunday afternoon at Milwr, when the new Mission Room conneoted with Brynford Churoh, wa opened by the Lord Bishop of St. Apapb. Long before tho time for service a large crowd of people assembled and the building immediately the doors were opened was filled. The building stands tfi the road, on a piece of land part of the holding of the Derwen Fawr Farm, belonging to Lord Mostyn, The building is substantially constructed of stone, the front being of dressed local stone, with a three-light lancet window, and surmounted by a cross at the apex of the gable. The porch is also of dressed atone, and the entrance has a pointed arch doorway. Inside, the flooring is boarded and the seating is commodious. At the head of the room a dais has been erected, forming a platform for the accom- modation of the officiating clergyman and for the choir, while near the entrance door a small but con- veniently fixed vestry has been constructed. The room is lofty and pierced by several lancet windows; additional light being also obtained by large sky- lights fixed in the roof. There were accommodated in the room on Sunday over 400 persons, and very many "ere unable to obtain admission. The service opened at three o'olook with the singing of the pro- cessional hymn "Onward, Christian Soldiers." The Rector of Brynford (Rev. D. Jonoa), read the prayers and collect and the Creed and Litany were said. The hymn, The Church's one foundation," having been eang, the Bishop delivered an address upon the words "Ye shall be witnesses unto me," (Acts i., 8 ). Prefacing his remarks by a reference to the occasion of his visit, his lordship said I have been asked by the Reotor of your parish to be present at this service, in this room which the Rector pur- poses using for the work of the Church. It would not now be necessary nor appropriate for me to go into details. It is a great pleasure for me to be here, to officiate as Bishop and to meet such an overflowing congregation in this room, which I hope may be used for the glory of God and the spread of the Gospel of Christ in this parish. It is a great privilege to take part in this very interesting service, and I hope that whatever purpose this room may be devoted to, it will be to help forward real earnest practical Christianity in this parish, and that those who may join in the religious services may be strengthened to bear witness unto Ohrist, both in word and deed, and thus be the witnesses to carry home to others, in the most convincing and eloquent way the message of the Kingdom of Christ. His lordship with much earnestness showed how man could be not only a witness unto Christ but also a witness against Christ.—During the offertory, which, made in aid of the Mission Room Fund, realised X9 13s. Od. and included the following ooics 1 sovereign, 8 half-sovereigns, 4 half-crowns, 9 florins, 22 shillings, 35 sixpences, 29 three-penny- bits, 187 pennies, 58 half-pence, 353 coins in all, the hymn "Almsgiving" was sung. The service closed with the Benediction given by the Bishop. The singing at the service was of a most hearty character. Mr. Richard Jones, the organist of Brynford Churoh, presided at the harmonium, and the members of the Brynford Choir gave their services, and also several from Holywell Parish Church, •

LLANASA. HARVEST THANKSGIVING. —The annual services of thanksgiving for the harvest were held in the Parish Church on Thursday, the 18th inst. The church had been very tastefully decorated for the occasion by the following: -Mrs. Bates, Miss Gordon and Masters Fred and Dennis Bates, of Gryn Castle; the Misses Profit, Gwespyr Mrs. Bnlcock and Miss Buloook, Gwespyr; Mies Lewis, Vicarage and Miss Price, Golden Grove. Contri- butions of fruit and flowers were sent by Mrs. Bates, Gryn Castle Mrs. Batters, Tanlau Rev. W. Jonea, Vicarage; and Mr. Edward Davies, gardener, Tany- lan. Sheaves of corn were sent by Mr. Hughes, Plasynllan, and others. The English service was held in the afternoon at three o'clock, when the Rev. T. Ll. L. Williams, vicar of St. Asaph, preached from Acts xiv. 17., and the lessons were read by the Rev. Richard Owen, vicar of Llanfor, Bala. The special Psalms chanted wore the 65th to Whittington in G, and the 145th to Crotch in C. The hymns were 167, 382 and 381. The Welsh service was held at seven p.m., when the ohurch was crowded in every part. Hymn 579 Awn yn mlaen fel byddin was sung as a processional to St. Gertrude, the special Psalms being the 47th (Macfarren in C.), and the 150th (Grand Chant). The anthem" Da yw lDoliannu yr Arglwydd by D. Parry, Llanrwst, was rendered by the ohoir, the hymns being 573 and 564. The lessons were again read by the Rev. R. Owen, and the sermon preached by the Rev. T. LI. L. Williams, who took as his text 1st Cor. x. 31. Miss Lillie Profit, Gwespyr, presided at the organ at both services with her usual ability.

MOLD. THE PARISH Citulicii.-The harvest thanksgivinir services were continued at the Parish Church on Sunday last. Morning service was held at 11 o dock when the Rev E M. Roderick (vicar) offioiatod, and from II. Timothy iv. 2 Onlv Luke is with me," the rev. gentlemen delivered an instructive discourse upon the life and writings of St. Luke. Dr. Stainer's anthem, "Ye shall dwell in the land," was tastefully sung by the choir, the solos being allotted as on the previous Ihu sday. At the evening service the Church was crowded in every part by an attentive congrega- tion, assembled to hear a sermon by the Rev. Thomas JODBS the late Vicar of Mold, but now Rector of Ltanfyllin, Upon ascending the pulpit the rev. gentlemen expressed the high appreciation ho felt of the privilege of once more oocupying the pulpit in the dear old Church, and of seeing before him the faces of so many who were well known to him. He was muoh gratified to observe how they supported his worthy successor, the present Vicar. He well knew how arduous a sphere of labour was the work in Mold parish, and it was one which, un- supported by his people, no clergyman could hope to fill satisfactorily. He trusted that the existing relations between pastor and people might long continue. The rev. gentleman then proceeded to • a ant^ eloquent sermon upon basing his discourse upon the text PhiUipians iv. 8, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, what- soever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." The choir acquitted themselves most creditably at this seivioe, rendering with fine effect Sydenham's Magnificat and Nuno Dimittis, and the anthem "Fear not 0 land (Gross). Mr. J. P. Adams (organist and clioirraaster) presided at the organ throughout the day. we must not omit to at..h b. after i„pse of 15 years, lady choristers have been re-admitted results6 ° thiS Chnroh with h'gbl7 satisfactory PETTY SESSIONS -MONDAY. -Before Messrs. P. B. Davies Cooke (in the chair), Henry St. John Raikes, B. E. Philips, P. Tatton Davies Cooke, Ed ward Lloyd, J. Corbett, Thomas Parry aud H. Lloyd Jones A PASSIONATE MASTER AND IMPEBTINENT SERVANT. Richard Roberts, residing at Pontorwyl, was summoned by Jennie Owen, a domestio servant for assuatt.—Mr. G. H. Bradley appeared for the defendant.—The imforant swore that she was in the employ of the defendant up to the 7th instant, on that day he told her to go, and on the following morning she called for her wages. Defendant then assaulted her by striking her in the face and knocking one of her teeth out, and as a result of the assault she bad been unable to go out for two or three days. She had been in the defendant's employ for two years, and did not provoke him in any way. Upon being cross-examined by Mr. Bradley, defendant said that on the Sunday (October 7th) she was erdered by defendant to leave the house, and did so about 10 o'clock in the morning. Defendant com- plained to her about ill-treating a dog, but she denied touching the animal.-By the Chairman: The iog had destroyed her umbrella, and she had threatened to thrash it but had Inot done so.- Eleanor Roberts, a cousin of the informant, sud she wes at home on the 7th instant when in- formant came into her house orying and complained of a dog destroying her umbrella. On the following morning she left her house and went to that of the defendant's to demand her wages, bat returned shortly afterwards with her mouth bleeding and a tooth in her hand.—For the defence Mr. Bradley drew attention to the good character which de- fendant bore. He had conducted a licensed house in Mold for many years in an irreproachable manner. He was instructed that when the informant called for her wages, the full amount less one month in lieu of notice was offered to her. She became im- pertinent, and his client only used sufficient foroe to eject her. Walter Roberts, a son of the defendant, said that on the Sunday in question the informant had been thrashing the dog, and upon being told about it became impertinent, and packing up her things, she left the house. On the following morn- ing she called and claimed a month's wages in lieu of notice; His father put her out, but he did not see him strike her, and a few days previously she told witness she had pulled a tooth out.-By the informant: He told his father not to strike her know- ing that he was very excited when roused. His father eeizod her rather roughly when putting her out.—The Bench were of opinion that defendant bad used more violence than was necessary in eject- ing the informant, and imposed a fiae of 2s. 6d. and costs. ASLEEP IN A FISH CART. Charles Stephens, a fish hawker, residing in Chester, was summoned by P.C. James Williams for not having proper control of a horse and cart, of which he was in charge.—The officer swore that on the morning of the 14th inst., he found the defendant lying asleep in his fish cart. The horse was walking up Wrexham-street with the rains under its feet. He called the attention of Sergeant Burton to the offence, and they woke up the defendant and put him on the way to Cheater.—The defendant who did not appear, was fined 10s. and 8s. costs. CIUnGE AGAINST A PUBLICAN, Thomas Whitley, landlord of the Globe Inn, King Street, was summoned by Sergeant Burton for selling intoxicating liquor to drunken persons. Mr. H. G. Roberts appeared for the polioe, and Mr. J. B. Marston defended.—The offioer swore that on the 24th ult., he saw James Carney and Peter Caraey drunk in Wrexbam-street, and followed them up the street and into the defendant's house in King-street, where he found they had been served with beer. Defendant's servant, Alice Williams, had served the beer, and upon being spoken to admitted that the men were drunk, adding that she did not see them come in. He also called the attention of the defendant's father to the state of the men, and he replied "They are drunk sure enough." The defendants staggered very much when going out. -P.C. Edward Parry gave corroborative evidence. —John Jones, a son of the landlady of the Croea Keys, Now-L-trect,:Faid that on the 24th Septembtr the men in question came to the Cross Keys, but they were in drink and ho refused to serve them.—Mr. Marston for the defence argued that the police had failed to show knowledge on the part of the defendant that the persons served were drunk. His olient on the day in question was away from home, but before leaving he gave express instructions to his wife, daughter and servant, as to the conduct of the house in his absence.-lu support of this statement, evidence was given by the wife of the defendant, his daughter and servant, and also by a tinplate worker named James Kain.-After retiring some time for consultation, their worships dismissed the case. ANonIBB UNSAVOURY CASE FBOM THE LBBBWOOD DISTRICT. Robert Parry, a boy aged 15 years, residing with his pasents at Pontybodkin, was charged under section 1 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, with attempting to have carnal knowledge of Margaret Ellen Lilly, aged three and a half years. After a patient hearing the Bench decided there was insufficient evidence to justify a committal, and the prisoner was therefore discharged.

RHXJDDLAN. MIBACULOUS ESCAPE.—On Monday the railway porter at Rhuddlan Station, Oliver Weeks, had a miraculous escape from death. He was in the act of putting the brake on a. waggon containing a number of agricultural implements—pulpers, each weighing at leqst 30wt.-when the engine suddenly started. The jerk upset one of the machines, which, in falling, knocked Weeka dowps but, strange to say, with the exception of several cuts on the head and other bruises, he escaped unhurt. He was ooMfycd homo, gad attended by Dr. Lloyd, of St/. Asaph.

A STJMCLATJXC, SusTAi.vr.va CrF—MADE LvsTiNyLY- -.A small spoonful of Cadbury's Cocoa, with boiling water or milk, wiil make a large breakfast cup of the most delicious digestible, absolutely pure and nourishing Cocoa, of the greatest strength and the tlllcdt ilavour, eiitiie'y free from any admixture. Cadbury's Cocoa provides a refined daily beverage for the robust, the young, the old, and p4rtiquIarly bQIS weak aad impauvd (ligation;

BAGILLT. OLD COIN.—A correspondent states that Mr. Morris Roberts, fireman at Bettisfield Colliorv, has found an old ooin, value a guinea for the year 1781. The writer suggests it would be a very good thing if the Bagillt inhabitants had a museum in wbioh to exhibit rare and valuable articles. YOUNG PHOPLE'S CHRISTIAN SOCIECTY.-Tho third meeting of tho second Kcssian of tho above Sooiety wAs bid at the Ebenezer Wesleyan Chapel, on Tuesday eyl)ning last, under the presidency of Mr. John Jonrs, New Brighton, when there was a good attendonco. Miss Mary Jones read a paper on Mary and Martha," after which Mr. P. E. Jones, and other members addressed the meel iug. A hearty vcio of was accorded Misi Jones for her valuable pape*. -+-

n. K;:N d to TRE LITTLK OXES- —There is no iyranny set hard to boar a,3 the tyranny of parents who, without meaning I' to be cruel, 40 not understand their children How contin- ually do we find a child punished simply because it is fretful It does not seem to occur to some parents that iu nine cases out of ten a child's fretfulnoss arises ffom ilL-h<?alth or from some temporary ailment But thi- i" tu-cou-ttdiy irao, and, instead of punishing their cuiiureu, paieiits will do well to take steps to keep them lioalihy tind roiifr They will not find this difficult if they take care to keep Pi)ls and ointmeut always by thvia, These utv ¡;W.t,wij whicb