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

+ WHITFORD. THB QUEEN'S LEVEE.—Among those presented to the Prinoe of Wales, who held a levee on behalf of the Queen, on Tharsday, was Capt. J. B. Feilding, of Upper Downing, by his cousin, the Earl of Denbigh,

NANNEROH. Mr. Harry William Buddicom, of Penbedw, has been appointed High Sheriff of Flintshire. APPROACHING MABBIAGH.—A marriage will take place at Easter between Walter Baldwyn Yates, barrister-at-law, youngest son of the late Judge Joseph St. John Yates, and Rose, widow of Walter Buddioom, of Penbedw, Esq.

"DELIGHTFUL" fREATMENT FOR CURING CORPULENCE. The process of curing any physical disorder is so generally the converse of I delightful that the use of this and similar terms in reference to Mr. F. C. Russell's now popular treatment for oorpulency naturally attracts special attention. These terms are to be found in a large number of letters included in the just-issued 18th edition of Mr. Russell's little volume of 256 pages, "Corpulency and the Cure" (Woburn House, Store-street, Bedford- square, London, W.C.). These communications are from persons of both sexes, and it is apparent that their number is represented by thousands annually, who have found in this treatment a safe, rapid, and permanent cure for excessive fatness. This testi- mony forms in the aggregate, indeed, a wonderful reoord of rapid reduction of excessive adipose tissue, and those who have personal reasons for being interested in the subject should send to the above address six penny stamps for a copy (post free) of Mr Russell's notably suggestive little book. "I think the treatment most delightful," writes one out. of a large number of equally enthusiastic correspondents. And the expressions" Admirable tonic," Splendid stuff," A delicious bererage mixed with mineral waters," are of constant recurrence in this singularly- interesting correspondence. The details given by many of tho writers of these letters as to the results of the treatment fully justifies the nse of such eulogistic phrases. It must certainly be delightful to experience the sensation of losing unnecessary and dangerous fat by pounds per week, and frequently by stones per month, and that by aid of treatment which simultaneously increases the appetite and renders its reasonable indulgence innocuous. The experience, too, must be still more delightful by the knowledge, which may be gained from a perusal of Mr Russell's book, that his pre- paration is a pure vegetable pToduct, without any admixture of the mineral poisons which are too fre- quently administered. With a condour which alfo is delightful, Mr Russell prints in his book the recuse for the preparation.

The Sweetmeat Automatic Supply Co. having discontinued to use O.umiJKv's 1711 in their automatic machines, those "j" «•»" wish to procure OUOCOI.ATRS will aM* to <1.. i on most of the refreshment rooms at the stations, aud from confectioners.

HOLYWELL 1 URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Urban District Council was held on Monday last, at the anti- room of the Assembly klall, when there were present:—Dr Jas Williams (chairman), Messrs E. Bryan, Joseph Jones, J. Carman, H. A. Cope, Thomas Griffiths, T. A. Lambert, J. H. Hague, J. W. Davies, J. E. Jones and Edward Foulkes. —Clerk, Mr Robert Thomas. THE TOWN BUILDINGS, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS. At a meeting of the committee of the whole Council it was decided that the roadway between the new building and the Bell and Antelope Hotel be macadamised, and not laid with cork block pavement. At the request of the Council the architect altered the certificate for payment be made to the contractor in respect of the new buildings from X100 to £ 60. The alteration having been made a cheque was signed for the amount. It was decided that it be ascertained that the work on the new town buildings had been carried out according to the contract. The recommendation was made that the Council make application for a further loan as soon as it has been ascertained what amount is required to complete the work and furnishing of the building, and also to re-flag or re-pave the streets throughout the town. Directions were given for the measurement of the side walks of the town with the view to gauging the probable amount required for re- flaging or re-paving.—Mr Carman drew attention to the incomplete state of the Town Buildings and particularly to the condition of the downspouts which he said were an annoyance to the land- lord of the Bell and Antelope, and also damaging the foundation of the building.—Mr. Bryan hoped that not another penny would bo paid until the building was handed over to the Council complete in every detail according to contract. Mr Griffiths proposed that the Council do not go in for paving the side walks before the town buildings were completed and the Well freed from debt. He did not object to the re-flagging and paving of the streets, but he wished that the Council should get through the work now in hand before any further work was taken up.—Mr Lambert said the streets were undoubtedly a, disgrace to the town. Ho was much inclined to the proposal to have one loan for the completion of the buildings and the improvement of the streets, if it were possible.—The opinion was expressed that it was hardly probable a loan would be granted for the joint purposes.—After some further discussion it was decided on the suggestion of the Chairman that the recommendations of the Committee respecting the completion of the work be embodied in one resolution and sent to the contractor. The Council having previously decided that the probable cost of the re-flagging or re-paving of the streets should be ascertained with the view to its being included in the next estimate, nothing was done in the matter. THE CONTROL OF PARISH CHARITIES. A letter was received from the Charity Commissioners stating that it would be necessary for any detached portion of the parish of Holywell to appoint trustees to undertake the control of parish charities, and that it was necessary that the Urban Council apply to the Local Government Board for the powers of Parish Councils to be conferred on the Urban Council.—Mr Lambert proposed that the application be made. Mr Bryan seconded the proposition.—Mr J. W. Davies suggested that the whole powers of parish councils should be applied for, as there were several additional matters that would come in.—The suggestion was adopted and the proposition was carried. THE HACKNEY CARRIAGE LAWS. Mr Lambert asked had anything been heard from the Local Government Board with respect to the Hackney Carriage laws.—The Clerk said he expected a reply. THE MARKET HALL AND LOITERERS. Mr Lambert drew the attention of the Council to the practice of men and boys loitering and lounging about the Market Hall, to the annoyance of stall holders, inconvenience of customers and the disgust of everyone. The Inspector appeared to be powerless, and he proposed that Deputy-Chief- constable Hughes be asked to request his constables to make occasional visits to the Hall on market days and Saturdays.—Mr Bryan considered it was a matter for the Market Committee and proposed that it be referred to the Committee.—Mr Joseph Jones seconded the proposition.—Mr Lambert agreed, and that it be an instruction to the Market Committee, and that it be aoted upon at once. THE ARREARS OF RATE. At the meeting of the Finance Committee a statement was made as regards the arrears of rate by the collector, Mr J. Marsden, and upon the proposition of Mr Bryan, a resolution was passed that a letter be sent to the Collector requesting him to collect all arrears of rate at once. ADVERTISING THE TOWN. The Clerk stated that some time ago it was suggested that the town should be advertised. He had made enquiries of the publishers of a handbook to North Wales and guide to visitors as to the cost and latest date for the insertion of advertisement. The cost would be £ 15 for a view of Holywell and £5 for a page of reading matter facing the view.—Mr Lambeat said he agreed with putting the town well before the public but he could not see that they could very well do it at present.—Mr Griffiths proposed that the Council do not advertise the town at present. Many private persons had advertised and he considered that Holywell was pretty well represented.—Mr Foulkes seconded the proposition, which was carried. THE PROPOSED DIVERSION OF THE STRAND PATH. Mr Lambert drew attention to a reported application of the Welsh Flannel Mills Co., to close up and divert a piece of road at the entrance to the Strand Walks from Greenfield- street, He considered the Council should watch that the public rights were protected in the matter. The Urban Council was interested in the path but no application had been submitted to them.—Mr Carman said nothing could be done until the consent of the Urban Council had been obtained. The consent of the late Local Board had been given, subject to certain conditions. If the Flannel Company would comply with those conditions the Urban Council wonld no doubt agree to the diversion. SANITATION AND SATISFACTION. The report of the Sanitary Committee stated that the sanitary condition of the town was satisfactory.—Mr Lambert thought the word should read "improved." HIGHWAY COMMITTEE. The Highway Committee resolved that the resolution of the Improvement Committee regarding Mr Sankey's property be enforced. THE OFFICERS. Mr Lambert gave notice that at the next meeting he should bring forward the desirability of the appointment of an experienced road surveyor aud the question of the amalgamation of offices, THE END OF THE FIRST YEAR. Mr J. Carman said as this was the last meeting of the Council for the current year and as some of the Councillors retired, and they could not say with what result, he thought it was their duty on that occasion to propose a vote of thanks to their respected Chairman, Dr James Williams, for the ability he had dis- played in the conduct of the business of the Council during the past year. It had been- i, year remarkable, he might say, for tha amicable spirit that had prevailed-and thit peaco and good tooling was no doubt due to excellent and courteous and straightforward manner in which their Chairman had presided over the deliberations (hear, hear). It affordt 1 him great pleasure to propose a vote of thanK3 to their chairman for the services rendered.— Mr Cope seconded the proposition, which was supported by Mr Joseph Jones, Mr Lambert and others and carried unanimously.—Mr Lambert said he was sorry their Vice-chairman was unable to be present. He understood ha was unwell. They regretted his absence and sympathised with him. Mr Garner was an old member of the urban authority, and as vice-chairman during the past year of the Urban Council he had rendered esteemed service. He had much pleasure in proposing that the thanks of the Council be accorded Mr Garner for the service he had rendered during his year of office (hear, hear). Mr Joseph Jones seconded the proposition, which was carried unanimously.—Mr J. W. Davies said as one of the new members of the Council and one who was among the five retiring members, he had much pleasure in supporting tho propositions made, but he felt they might go a little further in regard to their chairman, and that was to apply to the County Council to recommend to the Lord Chancellor that tho name of Dr James Williams be allowed to remain on the Commission of the Peace for the county of Flint.—Mr Joseph Jones seconded the proposition.—The Chairman thanked the Council for the appreciation they had shown cf bis services. He was nuito aNvfAru of his owji deficiencies as Chairman of the Council, but he had tried to do the best he could. He should not have been able to do so much were it not for the able assistance given by some of tha more active members of the Council who stood by him, and in consequence of the assistance he had received generally, the Couucil had been able to get through their work better than he expected. He thanked them for the ready help the members had always afforded him and concluded by saying that the year's work had been to him one of pleasure (hearf hear).-Mr Lambert eaid there was ona official whose work deserved their recognition and that was their Clerk, Mr Robert Thomas. The onerous duties he undertook after the death of their late clerk Mr William Davies, he had carried out with credit to the Council and to his own reputation. There had been many difficulties during the time he had been in offico, but he had steered the Council successfully through. The Chairman said he should be pleased to be allowed to second the vote of thanks.—The proposition was carried unanimously and Mr Thomas said he was much obliged to tha Council for the kind expressions. If one thing more than another was better encourage- ment for him to do his duty, it was to find that his services were appreciated.

HOLYWELL liURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The fortnightly meeting of the above Council, was held oa Friday la<t, when there were present: Mr I-aao Hutches (chairman) Caerwys—Mr Wm. Matthews; Hulywell-Messr.3 J. Petrie, E. Leaning and H. T. Barker; Llana^a— Messrs C. J. Battfri and Eiw. Evan; Nortbop-Mesers J. Prince, W. H. Lloyd aud W. Astbury; Whitford-Mesrs W. C. Pickering and W. Roberts Y sceifiog-MEssrR W Thomas and John Davies üIerk-Mr P. Harding Roberts; Surveyors—Mts^ra H. Judd (Holywill) and E. Foulkes (Mold). NORTHOP ROADS. A letter was received from the Northop Parish Council, re Nant Road, stating that the in- habitants were engaged repairing the road, and the Council now requested that the District Council take steps to adopt the highway. The matter was referred to the Surveyor for report.—The Pariah Council again a-ked the District Council to adopt the Bryngwyn Lane, Northop Hall.—Mr Attbury suggested that application should be made to the Connty Council to a^iat the Council in the repair of the road, as it was much used and useful to the County courcil.-The Surveyor said he understood that the County Surveyor intended bringing the matter before the notice of the County Council.— Mr Alltbury asked that the Wrexham, Mold and Cjnnah's Quay Railway Co., be requested to repair their portion of the Bryngwyn Road. The suggestion was adopted and instructions given accordingly. GADLYS LANE CULVERT, BiGILLT. A letter was received from the Holvwell Parish Council requesting the District Council to reconsider their decision re the fencing of the Gadiys Lane culvert, Bagillt.-The Chairman said he had been spoken to by several ratepayers who laughed at the idea of the thing, a-id could not make out the n,ceat,ity for it.-Mr Astbury They are short of something to do at Bagillt.—Tbe Council proceeded with the next business. ENCROACHMENT AT GREENFIELD. Complaint was made by the Holywell Parish Council of an encroachment on the road from White HonBes,back of Edmund's Territce, and into the Greenfieid main road.—The matter was referred to the Surveyor. NO ACTION. The Holywell Parish Council suggested that the Abbey Mills Pool receive the attention of the District Council.-No action was taken. YSCEIFIOG COMMON AND LIXWM CHAPEL, The Clerk statej that he bad enquired of the Ysceifiog Parish Council regarding the application for leave to sell a portion of common land at Lixwm, whether the material on the common was exhausted or unsuitable, or not required. In reply he received a letter from the Clerk to the Parish Council stating that a meeting had been held and a resolution passed that the Council was perfectly satisfied that the oommon land was of little value to the parishioners and desired to suggest that the applications of the trustees of Berthen Chapel, Lixwm, be granted.- The Clerk remarked that the resolution did not comply with the enquiries he had made.-The Clerk was directed to request that the resolution be made to comply with the enquiries. 0B3TEUCTED FOOTPATH. The Ysceifiog Parish Council made a complaint of the stoppage of a footpath from Pantybryn towards Calcot, by Mr Enooh Hughes.-The matter was referred to the Surveyor. DIVERSION OF MOSTTN ROAD. The Clerk stated that he had received a letter from Mr T. T. Kelly, replying to enquiries as to the motion to be made before Quarter Sessions for the diversion of the road near Mcstyn Hall, stating that it was the rule for the motion to be made by counsel. —The Clerk said to gave expense he would make farther enquiries. BOAD WATER FOB CATTLE.—OBJECTION TO ROAD MATERIAL. A letter was reid from Mr John Williams, Wrth- y-Llyn, Bprthengam, making a complaint against the Surveyor, who had carted material on to the road, the material being from West Trelogan Mine waste, and was filled with lead and calamine (samples forwarded). The letter further stated that the water to the pool ran over the road and the material put on the road would have serious con- sequences to bii cattle.—After tome discussion it was decided that the Clerk reply that the Surveyor was instructed not to put any further material on the road. It was stated by Mr Judd that the material complained of was only a covering on the road atones to bind them. PENBEDW TOWNSHIP. The Clerk stated that he had received a reply from Mr Kelly, Mold, referring to the Penbedw township stating that application had been made for the Local Government inquiry, as to the boundary between Flintshire and Denbighshire, but when such inquiry would be held was unknown.—Upon the suggestion of the Clerk it was decided that the Local Government Board be written to p inting out the position of Penbedw township. HIGHWAY ESTIMATES. The estimates for the Holywell District Highways were submitted by Mr Judd, the estimated expendi- ture of the several parishes being Llanasa, X474 19s. 5d. Whitford, £ 171 Ysceifiog, £128; Holywell, £156; Caerwys, ;6123 Newmarket, L-52; Gwaenyscor, f29 the total amount put down for the repair of the Holywell district roads being X1137 6a 9d. Mr Judd in his report suggested that the County Council should be aked to take over the road from Shepherd's Lodge to Terfyn, Llanasa, which was a most important road. The suggestion was also made that the road from Gwespyr to the bottom road should be adopted.—With regard to the former it was decided to apply to the County Council, but the latter was not entertained.—The estimates were deferred to the next meeting, when full details of stones required would be submitted by the Holywell and Mold District Surveyors, together with supplementary estimates of suggested work. MOLD DISTRICT. Mr Foulkes, Mold District Surveyor, reported that the quarries on Halkyn Mountain, previously reported, had now been fenced or filled in by the owners.—The road from Wern Gaer to Lygan-ucha in Halkyn Parish he ascertained had never been repaired by the highway authorities. It was a private road, and gates now existed at intervals {>laced there by the Halkyn Estate, and bearing the etter 'W' on the frame. The Songhton to Tyn- twll road had not been repaired for 16 years. The road was formerly a turnpike road. It was decided to call the attention of the County Council to the road. AN OFFENDING COUNCILLOR. A long letter was received from Mr John Lloyd, Rhydymwyn, with reference to the action of the Council in regard to the use of skids on the roads. The letter being practically a repetition of a previous epistle was put one side. A complaint was made in the letter that the Council was 'backing up' one Councillor.—The Chairman said he did not think the writer was correct.—Mr Astbury said it was very ungentlemanly of the writer to be so personal. —Mr Lloyd's opinion was that had Mr Lloyd of Rhydymwyn, been an outsider and not a Counoill Ir he would have been summoned long ago.—The Surveyor in reply to questions said he had tried to obtain information as to the weight of the loads on the carts going down 'the bill, but the drivers re- fused and told him he would have to follow them to Llanerchymor to find out.—Mr Astbury con- sidered the treatment the Surveyor had been sub- jected to in carrying out the directions of the Council was insulting, and the Council must protect their offloers as the magistrates proteot the bobbies' (laughter and hear, hear). THH WIDENING OF A CAEBWYS ROAD. WORK FOB THE PARISH OOUNCIL. The Committee appointed to inspeot the Caerwys road to Penycefn with a view to the widening, in pursuance of a request made by deputation from the Caerwys Parish Councillors, was submitted. The Chairman stated that the committee found the road was long and narrow and dangerous in its present state to life and property, being very extensively used. After consideration the committee decided to recommend that the offer of land made by Mr J. Herbert Lewi*, M.P., for the widening of the road be accepted, and that, the Di-triot Council assist in having the road made wiler that Y,,50 be allowed by the Di,triet Council aud that th loal committee provide the additional expense, 3dr W. Matthews fluid the r ja l was 281 yards in length, and it was necessary to iavotbe rill 15 feet wide, with a fen a wall five feet high. H. II ).,d that the Distri t Council would be good enongb 'o s ipport the work I to the extent of jE.50, and he would suggest that the Caerwys Parish Council be allowed to carry out the work.—Mr W. Astbury Is it the general wish that the Parish Council carry out the work?—Mr Matthews: Yes,-Mr Astlury: Then I will sup- port it. -I"reply to a question, Mr Matthews said the r lad would cost the locality £100 exclusive of the land, and the District Council allowance,-On the motion of Mr Leaning, seconded by Mr W. H. Lloyd, the recommendation of the committee was adopted, and it was resolved that the work be carried out by the Caerwys Parish Council. THE FITBAND FOOTPATH. Mr Petrie asked could the Council eutertain the question of the repair of the Strand footpath.—It was stated that the matter would be included in the supplementary estimate, and would be considered at the next Council. HALENDY DRAINAGE, The Committee reported upon the Halendy drainage. It was stated the oulvert was blocked up under the railway.—The Clerk stated that he bad written to Mr Dawson, the Railway Co's engineer, for a plan showing the in-lit and out-let of the Halendy culvert. He had received a reply that inquiry would be made into the matter, but nothing further had yet been heard. OGNNAH'a QUAY DITCH. The Clerk stated that he bad written requesting the Railway Company's permission to the clearing out of the ditch at Connah's Quay by the District Council. He had not reoeived any reply.—A telegram was received later in the course of the meeting stating that without prejudice to the Company's rights, they consented to the Council cleaning out the ditch —Instructions were accord- ingly given the Inspector in regard to the work. BHEWL WATERCOURSE. The Inspector roported the watercourse down Rhewl as a nuisance, owing to the people dis- charging slop water, refuse of ashpits, &o.t into the course. The ditch being the boundary line of the Mostyn and Downing Estates he asked the instruc- tions of the Council as to which party should be served with notice.—Mr Pickering said that some parts were being improved.—The matter waa deferred. THE POLLUTION OF THE DEE, The attention of the Council was directed to Dr Bruce Lowe's report on the pollution of the River Dee. So far as it affected the District Counoil, the Alyn watershed was the only part. The considera- tion of the report in that respect was deferred to the next meeting.—The Council was directed to a communication received from Mr Bradley, Mold, with respect to the intended Chester Corporation (sluices) Bill. Mr Wm. Davies and Mr J. Astbury (engineers), Mr Harding Roberts (olerk), and Mr E. W. Jones (Sanitary Inspeotor), were appointed to give evidenoe in opposition. SARN AND DDOL BRIDGES. The Clerk stated that upon the receipt of the letter from Mr Griffiths complaining of the Sarn and Ddol Bridges, Ysceifiog, he had written to the L. and N.W.R. Co. He received a reply that the matter would be investigated as soon as practicable No further communication had as yet been received. —Mr W. Thomas said he had been given to under- stand that the bridges had been visited by the railway offioers, but with what results he did not know. HOLYWELL DISTRICT MEDICAL OFFICER'S ANNUAL REPORT. The following report received from Dr James Williams, Medical Officer of Health for the Holy- well District, was read I beg ro submit to you my annual report for the year 1895 on the sanitary condition of the Holywell division of the Holywell Rural District.Births: The births number 428; a higher number than has been recorded for the last four years, the average for that period being 408. This gives us a birth rate of 29'8 per thousand.— Ileaths There have been 303 deaths an inQreftse of 12 on the previous year, but 13 fewer than the average of the last three years. There is nothing in the tabulation of the diseases calling for special comment, the mortality being due mainly to general disease. I have thus to record a death-rate of 21 per thousand. -Zymotic Liseases: The number of deaths from these diseases is 7, a notably small number, the average for the last three years being 23. This year's zymotio rate will be '48 per thousand. The numbers are thus distributed :— Scarlet fever, 1 diphtheria, 5 membranous oroup, 1. There were 8 deaths from influenza and its consequences.—Notification of Diseases: The number of cases of infectious disease notified during the year is 141, an excess of 24 on the previous year, but 65 fewer than the year 1893. The numbers are distributed thus: Scarlet fever, 42; typhoid, 25 continued fever, 8; diphtheria, 36; puerperal fever, 4 erysipelaa, 26. Scarlet fever prevailed chiefly in the districts of Whitford, Lloo and Bagillt; diphtberia, at Gronant and Ffynnongroew, with a few cases at Coleshill, and the east end of Bagillt. These last were due apparently to the proximity of Flint, where this disease at the time prevailed extensively. The typhoid and continued fever cases were almost exclusively confined to Bagillt, where 27 out of the 33 cases occurred the remaining 6 were-3 at Greenfield, 1 at Mostyn, 2 at Holy well.—Sanitary work done during the year: There has not been much constructive work done, maiuly in consequence of the interruption caused by the change of Inspectors, but I trust that the good amount of ordinary cleansing and remedial work which has been accomplished will show good re3ults. Your Inspector has directed his special attention to overcharged ashpits and privies, and by carefully watching and following up notices, and, in cases where necessary, resorting to the law, has much improved this department. The whole system, however, is in a most unsatisfactory con- dition, and both owners and tenants are alike responsible, the former for not providing proper buildings, the latter for not keeping them clean.— The report also dealt with the water and drainage questions. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At the meeting; of the Board of Guardians on Friday there were present the Rev T. Z. Davies (chairman), Miss Hughes, Coleshill; Mr J. Kerfoot Evans, Holywell; Mr John Roberts, Flint; Dr Edwards, Mold, and the Rural District Councillors. THE HOUSE. The Master's Journal showed that the number of inmates in the house last Board day was 197 admitted since, 11; discharged, 5 deaths, 2 number remaining,201 vagrants, 116; during corresponding period last year, 129. THE WORKHOUSE CMLDBBN AND THB INDUSTRIAL TBAINER. A communication was received from the Local Government Board assenting to the decision of the Board to send the Workhouse children to the public elementary schools, and directing that an industrial trainer be appointed.—A suggestion was made to temporarily appoint the seamstress, Miss Needham, as industrial trainer, and to advertise.—Mr Batters gave notice of motion that Miss Needham be appointed industrial trainer at the next Board meeting.—An application was made by Mrs Hale, the late schoolmistress, for recompense for the expense incurred by the change that had taken place. -Mr 1. Hughes considered, under the circumstances the Board should allow Mrs Hale something.—Mr J. Roberts said he could not see that the Board was justified in so granting the ratepayer*' money.—Mr Hughes I am as great an economist as anyone, and you know that but I like fairness and justice. —Mr Kerfoot Evans We must consider that Mrs Hale took the course herself of resigning.—Mr I. Hughes 1 do not think we should be oat of the way in allowing her somethitig.-Ur W. Thomas In our own private ooncerns we should not do such a thing. If anyone asked to go away we should not think of recompensing him. She has resigned on her own responsibility.—Mr I. Hughes propo ed that the Board allow Mrs Hale £ 5.—Mr Leaning seconded.—An amendment was proposed by Mr W. H, Lloyd, that the Board do not grant any recompense.—Mr W. Thomas seconded.—The pro- position was withdrawn, and the amendment was passod, THE PUMPS AND THB WELL. Mr Batters stated that the Committee appointed to consider the tenders received for the pumps for the Workhouse found that they would cost such a considerable sum of money, and as the oottage homes and annexes had been put in the bank ground, the committee thought it advildblt3 to recommend that the matter be deferred until the strength of the water supply during the dry seasoa was ascertained. and the quality by analysis.—Mr Kerfoot Evans said with all respect to Mr Loaning, who had been the prime mover in the linking of the well, he thought the Committee were doing a proper thing. Mr Leaning said he quite agreed with the Committee and considered that it would be unwise to go to a -y expense before the water-supply aud quality-wis ascertained.—It was decided that the water Je analysed, and the question of pumps deferred for a time. SUSAN NETTEBVILLES LEGACY. A letter was read from Messrs Sewell and Maughan, solicitors, London, with respect to Susan Nettervilles legaoy of X2000 to the poor of Holywell stating that the appeal against the decision declaring the will valid had not yet been heard, also that the residuary legatee was prepared to come to terms, and inquiring would the guardians be prepared to assist in meeting the plaintiff in some way to effect a compromise.—The Clerk said the expense bad been going on for a long time, and the implication was that the residuary legatee was prepared to make some suggestion to plaintiff to settle the matter and the inf renoe was drawn that to help in the arrange- ment the Board should take less than the L2000. He took it that the residuary legatee was not going to abandon his claim to the property.—Mr Batters Let them fight it out, and we will come in for our plum (laughter).—Mr Lloyd 11 f2000 or nothing that's the ticket" (renewed laughter).—It was decided that the Clerk reply that the Guardians were prepared to allow their proportion of costs to be deducted from the legacy. THE ABANDONED CONTRACTS. The Building Committee reported upon the claim for compensation made by Mr T. W. Sibeon, whose contract for the annexes and the cottage homes had been accepted by the Board, and afterwards abandoned. The Committee considered that the contractor was entitled to J620 in consideration of what he had done in preparation for the work. Tne Committee considered that the compensation was only due in regard to the annexes and not to the cottage homes.—It was decided that L20 compensa- tion be offered, the contracts to be cancelled. THE BOARDING our OF CHILDREN. Mr Isaac Hughes moved that the resolution passbd on the 18th of August last" not to board out be rescinded, and that the boarding out system be adopted. The system was in practice with some children, and he considered it should be general and that all the children be boarded out.—Mr Prince seconded the proposition.—Mr Batters hoped that by next Board all the children would be boarded out. If the relieving officers did not know where to place the children in a fortnight, they would not find places during the next twenty years.—Mr Leaning said rescinding seemed to be the rage of the Board lately. He suggested that Mr Hughes should allow six months to go by before the system was adopted generally. There were twenty-three children at present receiving out-relief, on the boarding out scheme. They were told the children were sur- rounded by guardians and protected to the utmost. He wondered how many bad his friond (Mr Prince) visited. Very likely he bad a splendid report to make of them.—The Chairman: The Relieving Offioer visits the children.—Mr Leaning I refer to Mr Prince. There are two children boarded out in my dietriot and I see them every week. Will not other guardians say that they do the same ?-Mr 1. Hughes: "Self praise is no recommendation" (laughter),—Mr Leaning I am very sorry if I have represented what you don't do.-Mr Prince I rise to a point of order, Mr Leaning is speaking with- out knowledge. And I can remind Mr Leaning of an ineident. He visited the girl in Mold (of whom we had complaints) and gave her a threepenny-bit. That threepenny-bit upset the girl entirely, and made her unhappy ever after (loud laughter).—Mr Leaning: Really, 1 am sorry I have been so charitable. But no one can say about what I gave away, I went to any other member's pockets for it. I think, I may dispose of my threepenny-bits as I thick proper (renewed laughter).—Mr Prince I did not know it was true. A party from Mold told mo the incident, and said the girl had been upset ever since (laughter).—A member It was very kind of Mr Leaning to give the threepenny-bit away.— Mr Petrie said the Board was evidently makir.g itself a laughing stook to the oountry. What they sanctioned one day they rescinded the next.—Mr Lloyd said, to test the feeling of the Board, he would move an amendment, that the resolution be not rescinded.-Mr Pickering seconded the amend- ment.—Upon a division seven voted for the amend- ment (Messrs J. K. Evans, W. H. Lloyd, W. 0. Pickering, E. Leaning, W. Roberts. J. Petrie, and C. J. Batters), and for the proposition eight (Ho&,ra W. Thomas, J. Roberts, J. Prince, John Davies, 1. Hughes, H. T. Barker, Miss Hughes, and the Chairman).—The proposition was declared carried, —The question of allowance was brought forward, and after several suggestions it was generally agreed that 3s. a week, and 20s. per annum for clothing be allowed for the relief of each child boarded out.— The Clerk remarked that the children would have to be boarded with foster parents of the same religion as the child. FINANCE. Out-relief for the ensuing fortnight was allowed to the following amounts: -Holy well, XIGO Mold, 175; Whitford, £ 90. The financial statement showed a balance in hand of JE626 lis. 3d cheques required for Y,430 2s. Gd; balanoe remaining, L196 8s. 9d.

GREENFIELD. We are pleased to hear that Mr. T. Vaughan Hughes, A.R.S.M., F.I.C., F.C.S., Assay Offioe, Greenfield, has been eleoted a member of the Society of Public Analysts.

Correspondence. HOLYWELL PARISH COUNCIL AND GREENFIELD WARD. To the Editor of t1, "Flintsltire Observer." SIR,-At the Ward Meeting so fully reported in your last "Observer," I was prevented by certain workingmen who always loudly clamour for freedom and liberty for themselves, from finishing my appeal in behalf of the Welsh Flannel Company's attempt to have closed the road separating their Top Mill and Warehouse, a road so dangerous to the safety of their premises. My appeal would have closed by asking every workingman and every elector to asibt this Company by their sympathy and vote, and thereby show to this Company that GreeDfiold desires to encourage capitalists into their district. Will you kindly publish this, that your readers may know what I was aiming at.—Yours truly, THO8. HUGHES. Greenfield, March 7th, 1896.

PENNANT THE HISTORIAN. To the Editor of the Flintshire Observer." DEAB SIR,-In the Maroh, 1896, number of "Yr Haul," a Welsh publication, edited by the Rev. R. Williams, Vicar of Dolwyddelan, i9 a sketch of tha life and works of Thomas Pennant of Downing- Historian and Naturalist, which I believe would prove interesting to those of your readers who are conversant witli the Welsh language in whioh it is written, especially to old inhabitants of Holywell, and pleasant old Whitford. The writer, over the signature "Henri Mvllin," traces Pennant's descent from Tudor Trevor—Lord of Drewen, near Oswestry-a branch in the direct line (benoenedl) of that noted chief, and refers to the Welsh translation of Pennant's works brought out by Mr Humphreys, of Carnarvon, under the super- vision of Dr John Rhys. He mentions that Dr Johnson in alluding to Pennant's accouut of his travels, as being the best he had ever read, and brought more subjects under notice." Pennant died Dec. 16, 1798, and was buried in the family vault in Whitford Chureh. The Pennant family, than which there was none more respected in Flint. shire, is now extinct. David Pennant, junior, grandson of the Historian, predeceased his father, died on the 13th February, 1835, aged 39, married first the Lady Caroline Churchill, daughter of the Duko of Marlborough, by whom he had issue one daughter who died young. He afterwards married the Lady Emma Brudenell, daughter of the Earl of Cardigan, sister of the leader of the famous Balaclava Charge of the Light Brigade, by whom he had oue daughter who married to Lord Feilding, died without issue- thus ending the respected line of Pennant of Downing. The last named David Pennant had strong re- ligious convictions, and lectured at Byohton Hall— the Millenium being a favorite subject. He originated and supported the Church Sunday School at Whitford, whioh he regularly attended as teacher when staying at Downing. The Lady Emma als > established a good lending library at Whitford, supplying it liberally with good books. MOSLS Griffiths who illustrated the historian's works is alt1.) mentioned as an old Whitford family, now I believa extinct. The Rev John Lloyd, Rector of Caerwyp, and his daughter Miss Angbarad Lloyd, are referred to aa learHed antiquarians, and friends of Pennant's. Dr Lloyd, of Ty'n Rhyl, one of the family, I reoolleot giving a very interesting acoount of the ancient Court Leet, at a Juror's Leet meeting held at Rhyl, thus showing that the antiquarian instincts con tinued in the Lloyd family.—For auld lang syne, Yours truly, W.S. Merllyn, Rhyl, March 9, 1896. [Moses Griffiths was a native of Lleyn, Carnarvon- shire, and not of Whitford, as stated by the writer of the Haul article. The only surviving member of the family is Mrs John Owen, of Holy- well, a grand-daughter of Moses Griffiths.—ED],

THE. FLINT & DENBIGH"HOUNDS WILL MEET Saturday, March 14th Talacre. Wednesday, Maroh 18th .Coed Coch. Saturday, March 21st St. George. At 11.30 a.m..

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ur&ble. s Football Notes. By Za.MB £ ZI ScoitcuElt," NORTH WALES COAST LEAGtt RES UP TO DATE E* j Matches p 1 Pld. Won. Lost. Drawn. p0»0^8 Bangor. 6 5 0 1 Pts Flint G 3 2 1 ,3 •• u Carnarvon.. 8 3 4 1 '15 7 Holywell., 8 .3 4 1 1/5 •• 7 Rhyi 7.. 3;; 4o:: 15?° •• 7 Llandudno. 7 o 5 0 o •• o •• 5 0 •• 8 15 4 oaturaay next:—League: Flint v pr Llandudno v. Carnarvon. Other 5 v. Llanrwet Mold v. New Westminster^ College v. Holywell Reserve; Connah>" Cheater Hawarden. u ° Quay V. oS74ifercirrSea,g st*e"' r X87cS°1- «•» «•' wi&'S Llandudno Swifts descend to the bottom ladder, owiug to Bangor robbing them of with the sinall margin of two goals, to o„° m-^c^h excittd considerable interest, as thea8' ± cup.8 mcel in of QS That Llandudno may beat Bangor whenn^ iu meet is quite probable and, indeed, the Sm'fi my fancy for the North Wales Cup. Wlfts are Holywell, playing in a downpour of rain „ a fair gate, beat Wistaston by three goals V on Saturday last, at Holywell. The hnl° °De' played ten men for a great part of the game 6terS kkyl ground was occupied by the and Denbigh Guild, A. most evenly contem J resulted m a draw of three goals each. a The Holywell Reserve team were on the to- again last Saturday. Mold Rfd Star Res^Tp&th tho quarry, and in a surprisingly short time to earth, Holywell wimung by three goals, to one. This junior team are evidently thirstinc- for knowledge, as oa Saturday they go tn n? College, to play their Reserve team. l° Chester

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