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

THURSDAY, NOV. 29TH, 1894. A disastrous fire has occurred on the premises of Messrs. Bowens Brothers, whole- sale chemist, Chester, involving a loss of over Zs,ooo. Mr. John Eldon Bankes, Soughton Hall, and Mr. Arthur Phillips Roberts, Coed-du, have been gaaetted as deputy-lieutenants of the county of Flint. The death is announced of Mr. Arthur Watson Lloyd, son of Sir Horatio Lloyd, which occurred in Australia. Mr. Lloyd was about thirty-seven years of age. It is understood that, at a result of the agitation in North Wales against the dismissal of raonoglot Welsh workmen by the London and North-Western Railway Company, Lord Stalbridge has made inquiries into the matter. At the Rhyl Petty Sessions, Susannah Hughes, Hendrefawr Fnm, Cwm, was fined ios. and 12s. costs for selling butter which was short in weight. Defendant said the butter was not weighed after it was made up, and it lost weight in the making up. She did not know it was short. The Joint Committee of the Lancashire Sea Fisheries District held a public inquiry at Rhyl on Saturday afternoon, to consider the proposed new by-laws affecting Denbighshire and Flintshire. Thirty-one of the by-laws were agreed to. It was, however, recom- mended that in Rule 1, prohibiting the removal of any mussel less than two and a half inches in length, the size of the mussel should be reduced to two inches.

HOLYWELL. ^PITMAN'S SHORTHAND taught by the Rev. WALTBB LANCSLBY, Registered Tootiher.-For terms, eto., apply at OAXFIBLD. [Advt. VISITOBFL TO HOLYWEU.-Among the visitors to Holywell this week, have been the Earl and Countess of Denbigh and their daughter, and the Hon. Mr. Feilding. The party visited Holywell on Tuesday, and partook of lun iheon at Mr. Lambert's Family Hotel. A CALL TO THB BAB.—It is stated that among the law students who are to be called to the bar this term at the four Inns of Court is the Hon. Francis H. E. J. Feilding, second eon of the late Earl of Denbigh. ENGLISH CONOBEQATIONAL CRUBCH BAND OF HOPB SOCIETY.—The weekly meeting of the above 8 ciety was held on Monday last, the ohair being taken by Mr. T. W. Sibeon, junr. Several recitations, songs, etc., were given by the children. There was a good attendance, and the Band of Hope is in a flourishing condition. ACCIDENT TO A CABTBB.—On Saturday evening last, James Thomas, of the Volunteer Arms, one of the carters employed by Mr. Samuel Roberts, Timber Merchant, when near to Lloc, fell off the timber wagon and was severely injured by the wheels passing partially over him. He was con- veyed to the Rock Inn, where he was subsequently attended by Dr. Lloyd, Holywell. The injuries were not so severe as was at first anticipated. ENGLISH PBBSBYTBBIAN CHUROH BAND or HOPB.- At the weekly meeting of this Band of Hope on Monday evening last, a lantern exhibition was given by Mr. J. S. Lloyd, the slides displayed being illustrations of temperanoe and other sketches, the Franoo-Prushiau war, views of the Holy Land, &o. Mr. John Lloyd, Hope Cottage, presided, and there was a large number of obildren and young people present. WBSLBTAN FOBEION MISSION.—The annual meet- ing in connection with the Wesleyan Foreign Mission Sooiety was held at the Pendref Chapel on Monday evening. Mr. John Marsden, Whitford- street, presided over a good attendance. Addresses on Mission work were delivered by the Rev, John Felix (the representative of the Society), Ruthin. and the Rev. D. Marriott. The Rev. Philip Price, Caerwys, was unable to be present. A collection was made in aid of the Foreign Mission. Captain and Honorary Major the Hon. Henry Lloyd Mostyn, of the 4th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers (Carnarvonshire and Merioneth Militia) at Carnarvon, has been promoted to the substantive rank of major in the corps to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Major Peel a few weeks ago. Major Henry Lloyd Mostyn commenced his career in the Regular Army and served for a short time in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, becoming lieutenant in the Carnarvonshire Militia Corps in 1M0, aad got his company in the corps ten years ago. MAOIC LANTBBN ENTKBTAINHBNT.— On Wednes- day evening, a magio lantern entertainment was given at Chapel-street Chapel. The views included the Life of Robinson Crusoe,' A tour in Palestine and A day in Holywell,' and other various comic slides were put on the canvas. Several well-known hymns were also reflected on the screen and heartily sung by the audience. The exhibitor (Mr. 'tJ. Armour, Tower Gardens), was heartily thanked at the close of the entertainment for his kindness, and for the excellent treat he had given his audienoe. The Rev. D. Oliver acted as reader. Miss Gwladys Oliver presided at the harmonium, and Mr. J. E. Pierce led the singing. The proceeds were in aid of the Clothing Club Fund. OncBXJ FIDD.—On Monday evening last the flr >t meeting of the looal branch of the Cymric. Fydd League, established the other week, was held for the purpose of the appointment of offioers, ke., for the conduct of the branch. Mr. Samuel Jones, Medical Hall, was appointed president; and Miss A. E. Bryan, Trade Hall, and Mr. Peter Hughes, Penypylle, were appointed vice-presidents; Mrs. Harding Roberts, The Grove, was appointed treasurer, and Mr. Willie Roberts, The Grove, secretary. An executive committee was formed consisting of Mr. David Roberts, Exchange House; Mr. Edwin Hughes, Whitford-street; Rev. David Oliver, and Dr. J. Owen Jones, Ivy House. It was decided that the meetings of the League be held every alternate Thursday evening at eight o'clock, the place of meeting being left to the seleotion of the executive. The next meeting will be held on Thursday next, when the Rev. D. Oliver will take the lead in a discussion on Cymru Fydd." PoiXOB COTJBT.—At the Police Court on Monday, before Mees's R Sankey and W Jones, James Kelly, of Birkenhead, a member of the tramping fraternity and who has previously apperred before the Holy- well eourt, was brought up charged by Aotiog- sergeant R Davies, with being drunk and disorderly From the evidence, it appeared that the prisoner called on Saturday evening at the Police Station, for a ticket of admission to the casual wards. The ticket was granted, but instead of going to the Workhouse, Kelly went into the town and obtained diink. After ten o'clook the officer found him in the streets drunk and showing the people how to fight. The defendant became abusive when remon- strated with, and the offioer, with the assistanoe of Polioe-cor. stable W Thomas, had to lock him up.- Sentenced to 14 dayb' imprisonmect -T McNamara, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on Saturday evening. Polioe-constable Williams proved the case, and a fine of 10s and 7 61 costs was imposed. DBATH or MB. JOHN GOULD, LION HOTJSL.- We much regret having to announce the death of Mr. John Gould, of the Lion Hotel, and formerly of Thorn Cottage, Formby, which took plane on Saturday afternoon last, after an illness extending over a period of two years. Mr. Gould some years ago came to reside at the Lion Hotel, and during that time proved himself a capable business man and a genial citizen, gaining the respect of all classes. During his residence in Holywell Mr. Gould married Mies Lloyd, elder daughter of the late Ms. Richard Lloyd, draper, and thus became oonneoted with one of the oldest of Holywell families. The funeral of the deceased gentleman took plaoe at St. Michael's Churchyard, Brynford, on Tuesday, at noon. The service at the house and again at the grave was conducted by the Rev. R. O. Williams, M.A., vicar of Holywell, and the Rev. Jos. Davies, B.A., ourate. The Rev. David Jones, rector of Brynford, was also present in the churchyard. The remains were incased ia a hand- some polished oak coffin, with massive braes mountings, supplied by Mr. Thos. Hughes, joiner. The chief mourners were Mil's Gould, Formby (sister); Miss Barnes, Rainford (neice); Mr. Charles Gould and Mr. John Gould, Bromboro (brother and nephew); Mr. F. L. Scotcher, and Mr. Robt. Lloyd. There were also present in the coaches—Rev. R. O. Williams, vicar, Rev. J. Davies, curate, Dr. J. O. Jones, Messrs. J. Garner, J. Carman, W. F. Morris, Robt. Thomas, T. Hughes (Union), and T. Hughes, Antelope Hotel. There were a number of beautiful wreaths and floral tributes placed upon the coffin from Mrs. Gould (deceased's wife), Miss Cecile Morris, Mrs. Lambert, Miss Jones, Post Office, Miss J. Jonee, Bagillt Post Office, Mrs. J. Carman, Mrs. W. F. Morris, Mrs. E. Hughes, Cross-street, Mrs. Hugh. I, Antelope Hotel, Mrs. F. L. Scotcher, Mrs Cartwright, Mrs. W. Jones, Greenfield, Miss Florrie Holmes, Mies Hughes, (Union), Mr. T. L. Jones, Manchester House, and Mr. Edwin Davies, London House. The hearse and mourning coaches were supplied by Mr. T. A. Lambert, and Measts- Garner and Son were the undertakers. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. The orchestral concert given in the Assembly Hall, on Wednesday week, in aid of the English Presbyterian Church, by the band of the Mold Orchestral Society, was a brilliant success. The ball was comfortably filled by an appreciative audience. Besides the orchestra of between thirty and forty performers, the vocal artistes were Miss Gwendoline Davies, Mr. Thol. W. Hughes, Coleshiil, Flint, and Mr. T. Amos Jones, R.A.M., Rbyl. The orchestra, whioh is well known as the priae winners at the National Eisteddfodau of Bangor, Rhyl and Car- narvon, was under the baton of X r, Horace Haselden. The instrumental soloists were Miss A. Adeline Jones (violin), Mr. Hugh Moore (cello), and Mr. Jae. Griffiths (oornet). Vocalisation appeared to take a second place on Wednesday night, the ex- quisite performance of the orchestra carrying all before it. The hand made a capital start with La Thiere's march, "Royal Guards," which they played with spirit. The suooess aohieved was sustained, and in none more worthily than in the ent'raote "Rosée du Matin," a grand pieoe of orchestration, the composition of the popular oon- doctor. The hearty applause that was given was continued until the inevitable encore was responded to. The piece WAS exceedingly bright and light in style. "PeoheMignon (Largey), the test pieoe of the Carnarvon Eisteddfod, was a delightful per- formance. The valsa, ''Ferryman John" (Otto Roeder), and the danoes, Henry VIII." (German), were pleasing and attractive. The two descriptive ?eices, Bucalossi's, Hunting Soene and The urkish Patrol," are too well-known to require further referenoe. Both pieoes were encored. The Mold Orohestra is a credit to the town-though why it should have that honour is not quite olear, seeing that it partakes of a county institution, not a few of the performers hailing from Rhyl, Holywell and Flint, &o. Mr. T. W. Hughes was exoellent in My sweetheart when a boy," and he also sang "Thou art so nearandyetso far." Miss G wendoline Davios sang twooongs, "AilsaMine" (encored), and The poet's song." Mr. T. Amos Jones was most suocepsful in "Ho! Jolly Jenkin" (Sullivan). His singing of "The holy oity," though good, had toj much of the robusto for a sacred song. As an encore he gave The village blacksmith," the song suiting his voice admirably. The instru- mental solos were excellent performances. Miss A. Adeline Jones (Victoria Buildings) gave a violin solo, and it may be said to her credit, that she has never been heard to better advantage than on Wednesday night. The tone and general finish of the pieoe was enjoyable, and the style in whioh it was given was accomplished. In RESPOND to an encore she played another short piece with equal effect. Mr. Jail. Griffiths gave a masterly-plilel cornet solo, "Cleopatra," and in response to the encore delighted the audience with the sweet melody of the I I Lo.,t ohord." Mr. Hy. Moore gave a oreditable oello solo, I I Arlequir." The socompaiist was Miss Lloyd Parry, who performed her arduous duties in a highly appreciative and aocompli hed manner. The concert oonoluded with the Nat onal Anthem by the band. The orohe&tra oompuaed the following instruments and players: Violins—Mr. T. J. Haselden (leader), Misses Fea ny Pring, Btssie Lloyd Parry, Adeline Jones, Maida and Muriel Marsden, Rookman, Bet-À Edwards, Ethel Davies, Lizzio Haselden, Messrs. Caradoo Williams, Hugh LI. Parry, J. O. Jones and the Rev. Stephen Jones violas-Mrs. J. F. Pugh and Philip Pugh violon- cellos-Meears. W. Lloyd Parry and Hugh Moore contrabaug-Aftsirs. J. F. Walmsley and J. E. Jones (Holywell); flute—Mr. Harry Kirby oboe— Mr. E. H. Williams olarionets-Mr. Mather and Sergeant Saroell; cornets—Messrs. J. Griffiths and T. Whitley trombone-Mr. E. L. Pugh drums, &O.->Mr. Jatuts Kavanagh; piano-Miss Lloyd Parry; librarian—Mr. J. F. Pugh conductor—Mr. Horace Hase'den. Much regret was felt by the Sooiety and by the audienoe also, at the absence of the accomplished flautist, Mr. W. H. R. M. Johnson, who, through indisposition, wai unable to be present. WELSH AND ENGLISH CONCERT. The inhabitants of Carlton, near Barnsley, or, at any rate, a goodly number of them, were roused to enthusiasm on Thursday evening week by a some- what novel, though capital entertainment, held in the Board Shools, in the shape of a Welsh and English concert. It appears of late quite a oolony of Welsh people have settled in the village, being almost all from Flintshiro, and have formed a com- munity of their owa, the Sunday services being held in the Board Schools. AS this entails considerable expense, the concert was held as a means to raise the wherewithal, and very gratifying it must have been to the promoters to see the room packed, thus demon- strating the good feeling that exists amongst all denominations, a pleasing feature being the presence of the Vicar and his wife (Mr. and Mrs. East), who casually dropped in to extend the right hand ef good fellowship. Mr. H. A. Allport (The Grove, Dodwortb, who employs many of them, and who was supported by Lis Colliery Manager, Mr. Parry), OQcnpied the chair, and in a neat speech wished them every success in their efforts. The entertain- ment was one of considerable merit, and far above the average of village concerts. Miss Green almost exoelled herself in "Ora Pro Nobis." Miss Jones, late of Bagillt (who, by the way, was indisposed), gave a touohing rendering of The holy city," and Mr. A. Thomas' (formerly of Mold), powerful bass voice was much appreciated. The Male Quartette Party sang with great taste and precision. Mr. S. W. Lees aoted as acoompanist. The following was the programme :—Part song, Male Quartette Party solo, Ora Pro Nobia," Miss Green; solo, "Anchored," Mr. A. Thomas; duet, "Two sailors," Messrs. Parry and Jones; solo, "Mar guereito," Miss Jones solo, They that wait upon the Lord," Miss Ryalls; party song, Sailor's chorus." Male Quartette Party; solo, "Rocking the baby to sleep," Mr. Jones solo, The holy city," Miss Jones; duet, Messrs. Parry and Williams; solo, "Pa le mae'r Amen," Mr. Thomas; glee, the Choir; solo, Mr. Jones; solo, "Lads and lasses," Miss Green (encored); song and chorus, Hen ffon fy nain," Mr. Jones; solo, "The village black- amith," Mr. Thomas (enoored); solo, The miller's daughter" (in Welsh), Miss Jones; part song, Male Quartette Party. After a vote of thanks to Mr. Allport, and a few words from the Vicar, the concert was brought to a close by Mr. Parry requesting the ohoir and Welsh friends to sing the Welsh hymn "Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau,"

BAGILLT. MATCHLESS CLEANNSER has swept away A thousand worries of Washing Day. WBSLBYANB.—It has been arranged that the Rev H. Hughes, J Beaumaris, will beoome Wesleyan minister of the Bagillt Cirouit next year. VOCAL AND INSTBTJMKNTAL OONOBBT.-On Wednes- day evening a vocal and instrumental concert, in aid of the New Baptist Chapel, was, through the kind permission of the Rev. Robert Owen, Vioar, held in the National Schools. There was a good attendance, The chairman was Mr. Robert Foulkef, Gadlys, and Mr. Mynyddwr Roberts performed the duties of conductor of the proceedings. Miss J. Gratton Thomas was the accompanist. The Exoelaior Brass Band, under the oonduotorship of Mr. M. R. Jones, opened the conoert. Their playing was very oreditable, and showed considerable improvement. Miss Jenny Parry, of Liverpool, showed hertlelf to be a talented artiste on the harp, and Mr. Dennis O'Hare contributed appreciative violin oolos,- The vocalists were very enjoyable, and their per- formances were heartily appreciated. The artistes were:—Soprano, Miss E. G. Burton, Bwlohgwyn contralto, Miss A. G. Jones, Bagillt; tenors, Mr. T. 0. Jones, Denbigh; Mr. R. T. Jones and Mr. J. Johnson, Bagillt; base, Mr. Samuel Owens, Bagillt; Excelsior Brass Band; solo-harpist. Miss Jenny Parry, Liverpool; violinist, Mr. Dennis, O'Hare, Bagillt; and the Chapel Choir. At the close of the proceedings cordial votes of thanks were accorded the Chairman for presiding, and also to the Vioar for the loan of the sohools. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION MEETING. PRESENTATION TO MYNYDDWR. The quarterly meeting of the Welsh Congrega- tional Sunday School for the district of Holywell, was hold on Sunday last, at Salem Chapel, under the presidency of Mr. Peter Williams, Abbey Farm, Greenfield. The morning meeting was opened by a youth, J. Owen Jones, reciting a portion of Scripture, and prayer was offered by Mr. Evan Parry, Holy- well. Two Psalms were reoited by H, Hughes, a little II irl. The children were oateabised on the history of Danitl by the R9v. W. Washington Jonep, and portions of Scripture were recited from memory by G. Whalley, Robert Evans, and George Barnep. The meeting was olosed with prayer by Mr. Robert Davies, Zion. A large number of delegates attended the business meeting, when it was decided to HOLD the next meeting in Holywell, in Maroh next. The subject for the ncptt quarter's study was the Church atPergamos; and for the junior competition the committing to memory of Genesis 42nd and 43rd j | chapters for seniors, Genesis 42nd, 43rd, 41th and [ 45th chapters, Mr, Peter Williams, was re-elected 1 chairman, Mr. Ptter Hughes, Penypylle, treasurer, | and Mr. I. Mynyddwr Roberts, seoretary. It was stated that the present was the eighty-fourth meeting Mynyddwr bad attended, and it was decided to appoint an assistant seoretary to relieve him of some of the labours whioh he has so long voluntarily performed- At the afternoon meetiug, prayer was offered by Mr. Thomas Amos, Llanerch- ymor, and portions of Scripture reoited by Thomas Edwards, Elith Myfanwy Hughes, and E. Lloyd Jones. The Sunday School was catechised on the histery of the Ohureh at Smyrna, by the Pastor. Addresses were also delivered by the Rev. Dr. Pan Jones' and Mr. Thomas Amos. The evening meeting, which was well attended, was opened by Miss Pbcebe Jones EytoD, repeating a Bible ohapter from memory, and prayer offered by Mr. Robert Jones, Penypylle. Prizes were awarded as follows: Reoiting a chapte* from Scripture for juniors, Miss Ann Parry, Holywell seniors, Miss Catherine Williams, Holywell. During the meeting a puree containing about X30 was presented to Mynyddwr, on behalf of the Union and other friends in recognition of his long services and his readiness to give his assistance at literary and other meetings. The purse was beautifully made and worked with the recipient's initials in silk, by Miss Grace Williams Bank Plaoe, Holywell. The presentation was made on behalf of the subscribers by Mr. Edw. Parry, Greanfield, and addresses appreciati ve of Mynyddwr'S services were given by Dr. Pan Joneo, and Messrs. Thomas Amos, John Norbury, Wm. Whitley, Thos. Roberts, and the Chairman, and the gratifying gift was duly acknowledged by Mynyddwr. We should add that when leaving Bagillt for Holywell some twelve months ago. Mynyddwr received a handsome gift from his Sunday School Class of twenty men. The remainder of Sunday evening's meeting was occupied with addresses on Sunday School work. THE COUNTY COUNCIL AND THEIR ROAD STEAM ROLLERS. On Wednesday afternoon a sub-committee of the Main Roads Committee of the County Council, consisting of Messrs. Woo. Davies, O.E., Caer- gwrlo T. W. Hughes, Flint; S. Davies, Bagillt; R. J. Jones, Brynafon, Bagillt; W' Jones, Fron- deg, Holywell; E. Wheldon, Mold; Goodrcan Ellis, Rhydymwyn, visited Bagillt for the purpose of inspecting the operations of two steam rollers for road purposes, whioh it is the intention of the County Council to purchase, but whether they will purchase one for eaoh end of the county has not been decided upon. The two rollers which have been sent for test are supplied by M6FERS. Wallis and Stephens and Messrs. Aveling and Porter. The engines are each of a nett weight of ten tone, and are of the latest and most approved pattern, adaptable to all kinds of roads, curved or steep. The Committee made a minute inspection of the engines to ascertain their relative differences, and they were subsequently set to work to roll two sections of the road which had been laid with a covering of Peamaenmawr stone, one engine from the Pentre Cross roads to Mr. Samuel Lloyd's shop, and the other from the Pentre to Paris House. The stones should have been overlaid with fine gravel to assist the binding of the stones, but there was none to hand at the time of starting. Another matter militating against a satisfactory test being obtained of the effectiveness of the rollers was that the watering carts went wrong. The Holywell Local Board watering cart was taken down to syringe water over the macadam, but when near Castle Villa the axle-tree broke in the oentre, and the cart came t) a pudden stop. The broken axle, which appeared to be a rotten piece of timber, was splintered, and the cait was taken back to Holywell. The Flint Town Council watering cart was also to hand, but was not of much practical use, through some cause or other the water would not run through the spray pipe. After several tests have been made the oommittee will report the result of their work to the Main Roads Committee. The use of the roller along tbe length of Bagillt will do more real good to the pce than anything jet attempted, and the result, besides causing the im- provement of the road for the convenience of traffic, will also be the means of reducing the cost of maintenance.

ST. WINEFRIDE'S WELL. INTERESTING DETAILS. Although the "dull season" has now fuly arrived as far as concerns visitors, the interest in St. Winefride's Well retains its vitality in a fcur- prising manner. The daily mails briug endless letters to Father Beauelerk applying for supplies of the Well water, the number of letters on Tuesday reaching one hundred and fifty. On Wednesday, by the early post over sixty letters were received, and in the afternoon a similar number. This neoessitares the despatoh of water all over the country, and numberletis correspondents write as to the effects of the application of the water to invalids in their own homes. Mr. John McBride, of Carren, Trilliok, Co. Tyrone, reports that the water from St. WiDet'rido's Well is effecting many cures iu that locality, and Mr. Myles Sweeney, Market-square, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, states the oase of the cure of Catherine Doherty, who has been cure of ulcerated legs of eight j ears' standing by the application of the water. Other letters in a similar strain are received daily from all parts of the kingdom. The Hospioe will shortly be closed, and from this fact an erroneous impression appears to have got abroad that the Well will also be closed. It is needless to say that this will not be so, and in faot bathing goes on now daily despite the odd weather. A CURE AT RIPON. Michael Scanlon, of Castle Cottage, Ripon, reports that when staying at Holywell he bathed in the Well nine times, and that the tumour in his breast from which he suffered has entirely gone, and he is now free from pain. THE VAVASOUR PILGRIMAGE. Writing to the Tablet, Father Arnold S, Baker, of the Church of Our Lady of the Holy Soul-4, Kensal, W., refers to the case of Joseph Murphy, and states that he started on his journey (to Holywell) silent, forlorn, and miserable he returned talking, radiant and happy." The youth was deaf and dumb, and had the gift of speech restored. Two other of the pilgrims, who were partially blind, have had their sight so far restored to them that they are now able to resume their work, 11 BORDERLAND." In that remarkable publication, Borderland, Itr October, edited by Mr. W. T. Stead, appears a very interesting and appreciative artiole on St. Winefride's Well, by the editor. THE WATER EFFECTS A CURE IN CO. TYRONE. Maralougb, Co. Tyrone, November 17th, 189 L DBAB SIB,—I feel it my duty, as God has ro. lieved my daughter, who is aged 24 years, from a distressing disease called hysteria, to report the matter publioly, as it was through the means of your most valuable Weekly Freeman that the oure oame. She was ateady bed-ridden five years and three months, and in that time seven days speech- less, and nine days with her eyes firmly closed. She was heavily addioted to fits, I now feel it my duty to show to you and to people of this island the power that the Lord Himself has re- stored to her and also to my distressed neighbours, who may stand in need of the blessing of God t J arrive to them. As directed in the Weekly Freeman I wrote to Father Beauolerk, the priest of Holy- well, for a flagon of the water from St. Winefride's Well, and it duly arrived. Shortly after ittf com- ing, at two o'clock, the water was applied to th3 patient by her mother, both praying heartily. THA water was not longer applied nor one minute and she returned, thanks to God, and told her mother she would rise. The water was sgain applied yesterday, and the powerless patient removed from her bed without any help only God's blessing. She travelled through the house thanking God for his kind meroies. She is continuing well, and getting stronger, and continually thanking God and St. Winefride.—Your obedient servant, NAT M'NABB. ALLEGED MIRACLES AT HOLYWELL. A curious application was made to the Liver- pool Workhouse Committee on Thursday, the 22ad instant. One of the inmates of THO T6<.utliahiaent a man who is almust helpless ULCI LA4 to be carried abont in a chair, having heard of tho miraoulous cures at H>LYV7EL revived to try its effect upon himself. He had been in the institution several months, and as ho was an army pensioner the amount due had aooumulated to the extent of about i It. There has been the cost of his main. tenance, and the Select Vestry, of course, had to take this into consideration When the man applied for permission to leave the house and also for the pension money the Relief Committee difcnesed the matter, and came to the conclusion to forego their olaim to j63 of the amount. This, however, the applicant resented, and appeared before the Work. house Committee and urged his claim. He wae brought into the boardroom in a chair, carried by two attendants. In reply to questions he said he had faith in the cures, and was determined if he possibly could to go to Holywell. A friend out. side had obtained for him a new suit of cluthea which he had to pay for, and there were other expenses he must inour. After hearing the man's statement the committee decided to forego their claim to 15 of the money in their hands. With this the applicant seemed to be satisfied, and it will enable him to make his pilgrimage into Wales. -Tho applicant has tince arrived in Holywell. HOLYWELL & ITS RAILWAY FACILITIES. A GREAT CONCESSION. We are informed that the London and North. Western Railway Company have decided to grant additional railway facilities to Holywell for the nt-xt summer season. All tourist trains to North Wales will be stopped at Holywell, and tourist tickets to Holywell will be granted at all the Compally's stations, Holywell being thus placed in the same category as other well kaowu summer resorts on the North Wales ooast. THE LOOAL BOARD AND FATHER BEAUCLERK. We understand that an amicable arrangement has been come to between the Local Beard and Father Beauolerk wirh respect to the tenancy of the Well. Father Beauclcrk has undertaken to carry out all the repairs for the future, and so a matter which engendered a good deal of nn- necessary heat at the time has been quietly and sa'isfactorily settled.

« FLINT. CLBBICAL.-It is understood tha.t the Rev. T, Jones Roberts, of Llangollen, has been appointed to the vacant curacy at Flint, and will commenoe duties shortly. It is currently rumoured that Mrs. Bower, the president of the Women's Liberal Association at Flint, intends coming out as a candidate at the forthcoming election of Guardians, for the borough of Flint. Miss Hughes, of Coleshill, wiU albo be one of the candidates for Coleshill Fawr. PAINFULLY SUDDEN DBATH.-An instance of sudden death took place at an early hoar on Tues- day morning, the victim of the visitation being Mr. William Davies, of Earl-street, a bricklayer by trade, 57 years of age, a married man with several children who are however grown up, the youngest being about 16 years old. It appears that on Tuesday morning about five o'clock he awoke and asked his wife to oall the youogest son. The deceased was ia the habit of doing that. She did so and direotly afterwards she heard the deceased snoring as in a deep sleep. She tried to awaken him but failed, and upon striking a light she perceived there was something wrong with her husband. IDr. J. Humphrey Williams was sent for, but the deceased died as the doctor entered the house. The deseased the previous evening was in his usual health, having being assisting to take tickets at the To õVn Hall. The doctor attributed death to apoplexy. Inspector Minshull reported the matter to the Coroner, who signified that an inquest was not necessary and granted his certificate. VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL COliCBBT.-On Tuesday evening last a very successful concert was given in the Town Hall, in aid of the English Presbyterian Church, Chester Road, in which the Mold Orchestral Society took a leading part. Miss Harvey, of Chester, was a very acceptable artiste, and Miss Georgina Hughes, of Leeswood, gave the greatest satisfaction, Mr. T. W. Hughes retained his reputa. tion as a local favourite, and Mr, Wm. Fodlkea, Buckley, was highly appreciated. The Orchestra was under the conductorsbip of Mr. Horace Haselden and their performance was received with universal appreciation by the crowded audience. Haydn's Farewell symphony with the amusing effects of thatjootable work was performed, and was the novelty of the evening. Several of the orchestral pieoea were encored. Mr. Kavanagh gave a xylophone solo from Cordelia." The instrument was a novelty, and the executant was accorded a round of applause that admitted no denial, and the solo bad to be repeated. Miss Lloyd Parry, Mold, was the accoml ariibt. The chair was ojoupied by Mr. J. Herbert Lewis, M.P., who, in his opening address, referred to the position of instruments in the musical life of Wales. He seemed to regret that instrumental music was regarded as of slight importance in Welsh concerts. The practice of instrumental music had b, the past been allowed o fall into disuetude. The Welsh harp and crwth had almost parsed from the hills and vales of Wales, and very little bad been done to replace them. He was pleased to note there were signs of its advancement in the study of instrumental music.. It was encouraging to note the success of the Mold Orchestral Sooiety, and it was creditable to Mr. Haselden that he had worked the Society up to such a pitob of perfection. Mr. Lewis having to leave before the termination of the concert, a vote of thanks was acooried him on the proposition of the Rev. D. Edwards, pastor. The programme performed included the following items :-Part I.— Overture, "Péché Mignon" (test pieoe;at Carnarvon Eisteddfod), the Orchestra song, Angus Mac- Donald (encored), Miss Georgina Hughes; song, "Thou art so near and yet so far," Mr. T. W. Hughes; duet, The sailor sighs," Mies Georgina Hughes and Mr. W. Foulkes entr'acte, "Rofée du Matin" (enoored), the Orchestra; song, "The Carnival," Miss Harvey; song, "The guiding light,"Mr, W. Foulkes; song, "Going to Kildare,' Miss Georgina Hughes; symphony, "Farewell," the Orchestra. Part II.—Descriptive piece, "Hunt' ing scene" (enoored), the Orchestra; song, "Th- promibe of life," Miss Harvey; xylophone soloe Cordelia (enoored), Mr. Kavanagh song, "Ho Jolly Jenkins," Mr. W. Foulkes; valse, "Ferry! man John," Orohestra; song, "My pretty Jane,'• Mr. T. W. Hughes; song, The eailor boy" dream (encored),^MISS Georgina Hughes desorips tive piece, "The Turkish patrol," the Orchestra- finale, "God save the Queen." THE STOPPAGE OF THE ALKALI WORKS. The depression which of late prevails in the ohemical trade and in whieh the United Alkali Company are particularly and extensively interested, applies not only to St. Helens, Widnss, and other English towns, but also threatens Flint to a very serious extent. Trade at the Flint Works has fluctuated to a considerable degree of late owing to the prices ruling low of the various alkalies manu- factured. Very recently a number of men were temporarily discharged and afterwards taken on again. It was then thought that the works would be able to tide over the depression by working abort time. However the hope was not realised, and last week a number of the furnace men were disoharged and the furnaoes put out. It is now reported that the works will close on Saturday for a month, suffi- cient men being retained to attend to the fires arid such parts of the works as are necessary. The stoppage will affect some 800 men, the majority of whom have families dependent upon them. Troubles come not singly, and added to the stoppage of the works is also the stoppage of the Flint Marah Colliery where some 300 men are employed. The colliery is worked in oonneotion with the Flint Chemical Works, and the notioes of the stoppage were posted up on the 22nd inst. The prospect in the town of Flint now that winter has set in, is far from pleasant and there is every indioation of itabein g one of the blackest periods in the history of the tow u for the past half century. To many hundreds it wi\ be but a sorry Christmas that stares them in the facs/ Such a state of things has not been known to the. oldest tradesman, and it is no pesaimistio view that they take of the situation. It will be seen from another report that the gathering eloud is fully per- ceived and its intensity appreciated when Councillor T. Ryan (junior), threw out the suggestion that the Committee who worked so successfully for the public testimonial to the Mayor should now apply their energies to stave off as far as possible the effeots of the stoppage by providing food for thoa people who in less than a week from the stoppage will be with an empty cupboard and no means of getting a loaf of bread. It cannot be denied that among a working class, such as exists at Flint, there is much impro- vidence, and a hand-to-mouth style of existence, consequently when work ceases wants begin. Dire neceuity it u known Will O;Liut iu aMoy fftuUie#