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

BAGILLT. LIGHTING INSPECTORS' ANNUAL MEE rING. PARISH COUNCILLORS IN OPPOSITION. ANIMATED SCENES. The annual moating of tho Inspectors of Lighting for Bagillt was held at the Wellington Inn, Bagillt, on Wednesday week, at noon. The Inspectors present-were Dr. J W Parry, Messrs. W Pierce, Isaac Hughes (Paris House), Thos. Lloyd (Albert House), J Winter, Thomas Humphreys, Thomas Roberts, and T. Gratton Thomas (clerk) Messrs. R Foulkes and R J Jones were unable to be present. The Parish Councillors persent--wrre Messrs. J Edwards (vice chairman), W Hollia and S Lloyd. There were over thirty other ratepayers present. On the proposition of Mr S Lloyd, seconded by Mr T Humphreys, Mr Thomas Jones, Downhill, was elected to preside. The notice convening the meeting having been read, the minutes of the last annual meeting were read and submitted to the meeting for confirmation. Mr S Lloyd took exception to the passing of the minutes on the ground that the Inspectors appointed on thtit occasion were only for a period,—until the powers of tho lighting authority were transferred to the Parish Council, and it was understood that the transfer should take place as soon as possible. The inspectors would not have been elected but for that under- standing. The Inspectors had not transferred the powers, and as there was no entry on the minute bo )k he proposed that the minutes be not confirmed—Mr John Edwards seconded, and Mr Hollie supported the proposition. Dr. Parry proposed that the minutes be con- firmed.—Mr Thos Humphreys in seconding the proposition, said it was useless to object to the minutes. The transfer would take place in due time. The Inspectors had to carry out the duties of their office. Mr S Lloyd said his objection was that no mention was made on the minute book of the understanding upon the question of transfer. Mr Gratton Thomas said as no proposition was made on that matter, no entry could be made in the minutes. Mr John Edwards In June last year at a paiish meeting of the East and West Wards, it was decided by a substantial majority that the powers of theLightinglnspoctora be transferred. It was then said that the Inspectors would not transfer their powers until the end of the financial year. He should like to know why they had not done so. Mr Humphreys said he quite agreed that the powers should be transferred in due time, and that was to the next Parish Council. The Chairman said he was under the im- pression that he proposed that the Inspectors be re-elected until the Parish Councils came into force. Mr Gratton Thomas said the Pari3h Council Act had no power in that meeting, and the act had no power to transfer the lighting authority, The Parish Council called a meeting and de- manded the transfer by force. The question had been raised as to the legality of the parish meeting; also as t,) whether those present were electors. A poll was demanded but no action was ever taken. The reply of the Inspectors was given in good spirit that they were willing to transfer at the end of the financial year, but it was not taken. Mr Lloyd said they did not stand upon the legality of the meeting, they were dealing with the minutes. a The meeting decided by 14 votes to 7 that the minutes be not confirmed. The accounts as passed by the Magistrates were then submitted to the meeting. Several question were asked as to the cost of lamps and fittings. Mr S Lloyd said as a protest he would object to two items in the accounts, the rent of the room and clerk's salary. Mr Gratton Thomas said that was not before the meeting. Mr S Lloyd If we accept these accounts we hang ourselves. It is the chairman and not the clerk who is to dictate to this meeting. I beg to object to the two items named before the accourts are submitted to the proper authorities. Mr Gratton Thomas: Who is the proper authority ? Mr Edwards: The Parish Council. Mr Gratton Thomas Tfie Parish Council has no power over this meeting or authority. The Chairman If we pass the accounts it will be out of our hands, now is the time to bring anything forward. Mr Richard Jones I think it is out of our province to dispute these acconnts. They have been passed by the Justices. Any objection should have been made in the Court at the time. Mr John Edwards If Mr Jones had been in Court he would have seen what was done. Mr Gratton Thomas said the question was always asked Has; any ratepayer any objection to these accounts ?" Mr John Edwards: Didn't we engage a solicitor to represent us. and what did the magistrates tell our solicitor? Mr T Lloyd: To sit down (laughter), Mr Edwards: Don't laugh at me. I am as good a man as you (renewed laughter). Mr Lloyd: And I am as good as any of you. Mr Edwards was hoard to say that he would box his ears," which created uproarious laughter and commotion in which order and chair were loudly called for. The Chairman We must have order.—Mr Edwards: I must call you to order. Mr S Lloyd: It is not from any personal feeling I object to the accounts. It is simply a protest against the action of the inspectors in not transferring the powers after the decision of the ratepayers. If the Inspectors had carried out the resolution of the parish meeting, these two items would have been saved. Mr Gratton Thomas How could they have been saved ? Would the Clerk to the Palish Council do work for nothing, or could you expect that he should ? Mr Edwards: Yes, he would, Mr Gratton Thomas Did not you propose you would do all you could for Bagillt ? Mr Edwards I am doing it. Mr Gratton Thomas You never asked any person to take the office when there were plenty of competent men in the parish. Mr Edwards is going too far. Mr Edwards: You draw in your words. The Chairman We are wandering from the pom1; Mr C Brace seconded Mr S Lloyd's proposition Mr W T Pierce said he scarcely thought that it was necessary to pass tho objection as a resolution. Mr Richard Jones, said in fairness to the Inspectors he would propose that the accounts be passed as presen:ed. Mr Goodman Edwards seconded the pro- position. Mr Richard Jones submitted that Mr Lloyd Was out of order. Mr Lloyd said the Parish Council had a solicitor to protest against the accounts before the magistrates, and his object was for the same purpose. Dr Parry said no amendment was necessary. Mr Lloyd could only protest against an item in the accounts. The Churraan agreed that tho protect could be entered on the rairjutes. Mr Richard Jones remarked there was a large amount <It "x rjn" us m itter it tr duced, I Mr Lloyd I dou t ailow Mr Jones to be so authoratttive, and to StV we are out of order I The accounts were [: i and a record of the protest directed to be eiuc < d on the minute •. The next business was the election of three Inspectors to succeed the retiring inspectors who had held office for the three years, viz. Dr J W Parry. Messrs R J Jones and Thomas Lloyd. Mr Edwards Where is your legal right to appoint inspectors when you are not in existence The Local Government Boaad says so. Mr Gratton Thomas We have nothing to do with that. Mr S Lloyd moved that the council do not elect the Inspectors. Mr John Edwards seconded the proposition. Mr Goodman Edwards proposed that the three retiring inspectors be re-elected until an amicable arrangement can be made between the Parish Council and the Lighting Authority to transfer the powers. Mr S Lloyd: That has been down. Mr Humphreys seconded the motion. Mr Richard Jones: There is a doubt about tho legality of the meeting, and better than cause friction we had bettor go through the formality again and in proper order. Mr S Lloyd There is a party of us determined to have no other meeting for that purpose. Mr Humphreys: It looks very much as though they were afraid (laughter). Mr John Edwards Theso Inspectors will swallow us if they can (laughter). The Chair- man there seems to be in favour of Mr Jones. The Chairman: I have my own opinion on the question, and I favour no one person more than another. Mr Edwards I only asked were you not over- ruled by him. Mr 0 Brace: Will the three Inspectors if appointed be willing to give up office. Mr Humphreys: Of course, they will if it is decided properly and legally to transfer. Mr John Edwards, (hotly) No they will not, you know that. A Voice: That question has put the "cat among the pigeons." The amendment not to elect the three Inspectors was carried by 19 votes to 18. Proceeding to the next business to order the issuing of the usual precept for X150 for light- ing purposes during the next season, Mr John Edwards proposed that no precept be issued. Mr Hollia said as they had not appointed Inspectors they had no legal right to order the issuing of a precept. The Chairman Is there any legal gentle- man who can direct us. Mr Godman Edwards I am afraid we shall be in the dark unless we are careful (laughter). Mr S Lloyd proposed that the meeting be adjourned to some other day and that the adjourned meeting be held in the evening. Mr C Brace seconded the proposition. After some further discussion it was agreed generally that the meeting stand adjourned to Wednesday, April 1st, at seven p.m. Several propositions were made as to the place of meet- ing, but it was ultimately decided to hold the adjourned meeting at the Wellington Inn, and that Mr Thomas Jones preside. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the pro- ceedings.

The Sweetmeat Automatic Supply Co. having discontinued to use G'ADBUHY'S CMJCOLATES in their automatic machines, those who still wish to procure CADBURY'S CHOCOLATES will be able to do so from most of the refreshment rooms at the stations, and from confectioners.

ADJUDICATION ON BRASS BAND CONTEST AT THE HOLYWELL EISTEDDFOD. (MABCH 4th, 1896.) MARCH CONTEST (Own ohoice). No 1 Band- (H olywell Welsh Flannel Mills Band)—March Washington Greys." This march is far to hard for this band, especially when marching; out of tune, fair tone, time excellent, but march not played. No. 2 Band—(Old Colwyn Brass Band)- -March Revenge Tune good, tone good, time all right; a very good perform- ance, but not the same as last Monday, when sarae march was the test piece, No. 3 Band (Buckley Engineers Brass Band) March "Revenge" This is something like. A good military style about this band. Good tune, tone and time: Best yet. No. 4 Band (Lilanerchymor Brass Band)—March L' Gran- dier This bamd plays march all right, but a little out of tune, and rather rough at times. Bass solo should not be quite so choppv. No. 5 Band (St Mary's Prize Band, Widnes)- March Hollingwood" Another good military style, and all playing well- Good march this. Tune, tone, &c., equal to No 3 band. Divide prize between No 3 and No 5 bands. SELECTION CONTEST GEMS OF ALBION." No. 1 Band (Llanerchymor Band, Condector Mr Holloway) (1) Allegretto-All out of tune and not together, very poor attempt Horns do not sustain; finish all out of tune. (2) Aileyro non troppo Kather better, but too rough horn's last three bars out of tune. (3) At egro mod.-Accompaniments too loud and making wrong notes; the solo trombone very rough, and not playing well at all; inferior finish. (4) Allegro—A little better, but still too rough Why try and bust the instruments ? Cornet cadenza fair, but makes B flat in ascending crotchets instead of natural (5) Andante- Accompaniments again too loud Cornet very fair, but very thin tone; fair tinish. (6) Grandioso-Too choppy with accented crotchets and cannot hear 2nd and 3rd cornets with tenor horns in semi-quavers; Euphonium very fair. (7) Andante con Sliirito-Accompaniments too loud and not together Euphonium thin tone and phrasing wrong, also wrong note by Euphonium, end of eleventh bar, should be B natural not A natural; last three bars a regular scramble. ;$) Tenipo bolero—All too quick and splendidly out of tune; Finish but poor, I advise this band not to get a conductor at the eleventh hour; seems good material. Why not start at once for next contest. No. 2 Band (Buckley Band, Conductor Mr Gittins).—(1)— Opening movement very neat, crescendo worked up well, very good style, good toned band, and seems to be under a good trainer. (2) —This is also as good a good word to tenor horn's last three bars. (3)—Accompaniments well subdued, playing like one man; Trombone a feature, playing with taste and breathing in right places -1 bass solo a nice tone. (4)—This movement played with spirit and not over- blown. Cornet cadenza excellent. (.5)-1 cannot praise this movement too highly accompaniments and the solo corneta credit to the band. Many thanks. ((i)-Bold; everything distinct, 2nd and 3rd cornets and tenor horns stand out well, E uphonium cadenza very good. (7)-Accompaniments again to the fore Euphonium playing as it should be; Soprano good tone- Why, qchat's up now ] A complete smash! I think the Euphonium is on the wrong stave, which entirely upsets the whole band What a pity, after such a fine per- formance, such a rotten finish; sorry indeed for the band and conductor. (S)-The band is back to its good form again, p aying this movement equal to any up to the Euphonium solo. Finish grand. Will this band only study where they would have been placed had it not been for earelessness in that one movement I cannot overlook such blunders.-3rd Prize. No. 3 Band (Holywell Welsh Flannel Mills Band, Conductor Mr Henshaw). (i)-NVell together in opening movement, but slightly out of tune, solo Cornet flat; Euphonium sharp, gets rather unsteady towards finish. (-j—A little overblown Bass getting wrong notes each tithe in repeat; Horns not in tune last three b irs. (3)—Out of tune, but together all right; Trombone very good indeed, until low pause note which was not clear. (4)-Much better than any before, but still out of tuue Cornet cadenza very poor, why jump at tirst notes in each group. (5)—Accompaniments very good, but still same old fault-out of tune Kolo Cornet very flat, and breaks in Lth bar; fair finish. (5)-Very good here by band, but not in tune Euphonium cadenza very good. (7)- Accompaniments not together; Euphonium gets fusty; Soprano very flat in 8th bar; Euphonium makes wrong note in llth bar last note, should be B natural not A natural; a very poor finish. (8)-Only fair all through, principally marred by being out of tune. No. 4 Band (Old Colwyn Brass Band, Conductor Mr T. Valentine). (I)-Stacetto notes splendid tenor horns well in tune, in fact. all the band are splendidly in tune; this baud is being well handled, ritard, crescendo, well marked (2)-11as,; tine tone this repeat is just what I like, could not be better horns good. (3)—Accompaniments nicely subdued Trombone a splendid player, tone, phrasing, &c all that could be desired excellent finish (4)—This movement is quite equal to any band yet, marks well attended to; Cornet cadenza best yet. (5)—Accompaniments again doing well; well in tune Solo Cornet £ ?ood taste, crescendo well worked up good finish. (6)-Ponderou, without overblowing; 2nd and 3rd cornets best yet, also tenor horns; nothing choppy about this playing; Euphonium cadenza carefully played (7) -.1ccomPanituents again doing well; best solo Baritone I have heard to-day Euphonium solo playad as it should be I notice right notes are played with Euphonium the second last bar of this movement by Kuphoninm best yet. (8)—The right time fur a bolero Solo Cornet, Baritone, and Euphonium excellent, not forgetting the accompaniments repcat the same. Finish.of the selection put this band first, so far, Capital performance —1st Prize. No. 5 Band (Widnes St Mary's, Conductor Mr Brady). (1) —Splendidly together in Corni ts, Horns nicely sustained, and all band well in tunc, all marks well attended to and well handled. (2)-This movement from repeat to the end is quite eql-l 11 to No 4 Band. (3)— Accompaniments very good indeed' Trombone very good this is another well played movement Cornet cadenza beats No 4 liand, more of a pro- fessional style, he leads into following movement No 4. foj—I cannot bestow too much praise on the Conductor and members for the splendid rendering of this movement especially the signer (Cornet) (6;— Same remarks for this movement as No 4 Band. (7)-Accompaniments good, but Euphonium not quite certain neither is Soprano Euphonium making wrong note llth bar last note 1 will not condemn the the whole band for one or two slight mistakes made on the part of soloists. (8)—Capital from first to ilt,t. Finish of selection splendid, This is a good second.-2nd P. izo ADJUDICATOR— MB. FRED DURfT AM, MANCHESTER,

RHOSESMOR. The Rev H. W. Griffith, minister of the Calvinistio Methodist Churoh at Rhosesmor, who recently returned from a preaching tour in the U oib d States, has received a oall from the Welsh Calvinistio Methodist Church at Cincinnati. Mr Griffith has decided to acoept the invitation, and will leave for Amerioa early in April.

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LIGHT RAILWAYS IN FLINTSHIRE. In the House of Commons on Friday nig Mr Herbert Lewis drew attention to tho fift j, clause of the Light Railway Bill which confinc, I the allocation of the Parliamentary grant to railways for agricultural districts and the development of sea fisheries. When they wece considering the allocation of a million of money regard must be paid to the interests of a county like Flintshire, where the chert quarries and mines could be considerably developed by means of light railways. The lines which had hitherto been constructed in North Wales had paid because they served mineral as well as agricultural districts. Indeed, it would be difficult to make any light railway pay if it served an agricultural district only. Eight months ago before the Light Railways Bill had been drafted, the President of the Board of Trade had given him (Mr Lewis), a specific assurance that the Bill when introduced would pay due regard to the interests of districts like the lead mining district of Flintshire, and although the Committee to which the financial part of the Bill would be referred would have power to allocate the money, they would necessarily be guided in large measure by the language of the Bill and by the feeling expressed in the House. It was therefore necessary that a distinct expression of opinion on the subject should be given in the House, that there might be no misconception as to the view which the House took of the needs of districts like the one he represented. The same remarks applied to many other districts of North and Sonth Wales. The narrow gauge and other railway? of Merionethshire had been successful and had served well a large agricultural district because of their connection with the quarries. If the language of the Bill were adhered to and if it were shown that a district was more of a mineral than of an agricultural character that district might loose the advantages which the Bill conferred. It was to prevent any mishap of that kind that he desired to impress upon the House, and on the Government, that carc should be taken, before the Bill came before the House in its final form, that the interests of Oounties like Flintshire should be properly protected. The Bill proposed to dispose of a million sterling from the Imperial Treasury a.i(i the mineral and quarrying industries of North and South Wales would expect to receive a full and adequate share of the grant.

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HOLYWELL, RHYL AND HOLYWBLL TBACHKES' ASSOCIATION.— On Saturday week a meeting of the Rhyl and Holy- well Teachers' Association was held at the Holy wall Board Schools. Mr Jones Llandulas, was president, and Mr Tilby, Rhyl, vice-president; Mr Thos Jones, Ffynnongroew, sec. A letter was received from Mr Bedford, stating that he could not attend the N.U.T. Conference at Brighton, and requesting that someone be appointed in bij stead. Mr Pierce, Holywell, suggested that unless some one desired to represent the association, that the duties of repre- sentative and all business connected therewith, be relegated to Mr Tilby. Mr Jones, Halkyn, pro- posed that Mr Jones, Newmarket, be appointed in place of Mr Bedford. Miss Gittens seconded the proposition, but Mr Jones declined the honour, and proposed that Miss Gittens who had intimated that she purposed attending the Conference, be appointed as representative of the association. It would be only right that one lady should represent one-half of the association.—The proposition was seconded and carried.—Mr D. Pierce reported that a committee of the District Union met at Conway to receive the report of the District Union Executive. The report was a most satisfactory one. The federation of district unions was brought forward, but the Committee wera unprepared to accept the principle placed before the meeting and the question was deferred to a meeting which was arranged to be held at Bangor in June next.—Mr Tilby (vice- president), made a report of visits to the Vale of Clwyd and Mold Teachers' Associations, and said they had been in the throes of a great struggle and had come out of it triumphant and he believed it would work to the benefit of teachers generally. With regard to the action taken by the Association in the matter of the district inspectorate, he was glad that Rhyl and Holywell lead the way and that their action bad been fully endorsed by evuvy association. The Yale of Clwyd adopted the resolutions of the Rhyl and Holywell Association and carried them without a disentient. Mold had been termed the weak spot in the district for the movement they had on hand, but his experience differed. The resolutions were carried with an enthusiasm quite refreshing to see. Another Association held their meeting that day and it was fol:y anticipated that their action would coincide with Rhyl and Holywell. However some may look upon their a<Jtton as a little bit risky and bold, all bad come round to the right conclusion that it was for the best and they could now look back upon the last month with supreme satisfaction. Some one had said they wanted to be inspectors and teachers. They were quite happy to remain teachers and ba, e the Inspectors to visit them. He was getting used to the visits of the In^pictor. He bad bad five visits in five months. It made one inclined to write to the Eduoation Department aud ask that they would appoint a permanent Inspector for the school (laughter). -After further remarks by Mr D. Pierce and the Chairman, the matter dropped.—Miss Gittius submitted a statement of the Teachers' Benevolunt Fund, for the past three years which showed that the subscriptions were 1893, L 3 14s. 21 1891. JE8 7s. 8d. 1895, Y,16 2s. lOd. On the proposition of Mr T. Jones, seconded by Mr D. Pierce, it was resolved to form a local board in connection with the benevolent fund for the Rhyl and Holywell district.—Mr D. Pierce drew attention to the University College of North Wales, that tbe effort to obtain further representation on behalf of elementary teaohers had been successful and that in future in addition to the six gentlemen representing tke six oounties of North Wales on the Court of Governors there would be six ladies representing the lady teaohers. Referring to education he said they should have to watoh that the secondary schools did not encroach upon the work of the elementary schools and vice versa. They ought to take a staud that no children should enter the secondary sohool who had not passed the fifth standard as required by the scheme.—On the proposition of Mr Tilby a voce of thanks was accorded to Mr Yoxall for the speech delivered on the Teachers' Superannuation scheme in the House of Commons the other day.—Several other matters came before the Association affecting teaohers, but of no public interest. After business the members partook of tea in Mr Joseph Jones' dining rooms, High-etreet. THE BURGLAR & HIS STOLEN PRAYERS. At a special sessions on Thursday afternoon last, before Messrs. R. Sankey and Wm. JoneiJ, William Alexander Roberts, a well-known burglar, was brought up on remand charged with stealing prayer books from St. Winefred's Catholic Chapel, at St. Asaph, belonging to Mr. Wilfred Sisson, son of Mr. R. F. Sisson, Boderw.—Wilfred Taylor Sisson t-aid the two prayer books and two loose leaflets marked W. Sisson" produced, he recognised as his. He left them in the Catholic Chapel, St. Asaph, on Sunday, the 23rd February, and on Wednesday, the 26th, he missed them. Their value was ten shillings one book was yet missing. He did not give information to the police, but the police brought the books to him a few days ago.-Police- constable Thomas Jones. Caerwys, taid at quarter to five on the morning of the 4th inst,, he searched the prisoner at Pwllgwyn, and found one of the books in his possession. In consequence of what prisoner told him be let him go, but after iuquiries into the statement prisoner made, he found prisoner had told an untruth, and on the following morning about three o'clook he received the prisoner from Polioe- constables J. Williams, Rhydymwyn and Jones, Mold, and took him to Caerwys, and afterwards brought him to Holywell. He afterwards went to St. Asaph, and saw the last witness who identified the books produced a9 hii property. On the Thurs- day following he came to Holywell and charged the prisoner with stealing the two books, the property of Mr. Wilfred Sisson prisoner replied I did take them and put them in my pocket. I did not think of stealing them. I gave the little book to Miss Hughes, a little girl of Trefnant, where I was stopping."—Sergeant Richard Davids said after prisoner was remanded on Saturday last, he called him and said They failed to find anything about the clothes, but they are determined to bring some- thing against me as for those books, I could buy them for a shilling. I admit I took the books from the Catholio Chapel, but I thought nothing of it. I gave one to a little girl at Trefnant where I lodged." Prisoner broke out crying and hoped the Court w<">uld deal with him summarily, but if not he hoped that he should be committed to the Quarter Sessions as he preferred the Quarter Sessions to the Assizes. That morning prisoner said, I hope they will be lenient with me, I don't know bow it is that I do such things, I think of it afterwards, but at the time I cannot help myself."—The prisoner was charged, and said the reason the police brought the case of the books against me was because he could not get a rasa with the bundle of clothes. Prisoner beginning to wipe his eyes with what appeared to be a "Union Jack," blubbered freely and between his sobs said, ,l Taking the books I do admit, but not with intentionally keeping them." Prisoner thru began to rate the police for not finding out who owned the clothes. He was a poor fellow who had been in otber cases, and everything they saw him with they wanted to know all about.—The Chairman said the question of the clothes was not befr re the Court. Prisoner was committed for trial to the Quarter Sessions.—The prisoner was first arrested on suspioion of being in unlawful possession of a large quantity of clothing, which he could not satisfactory account for. The clothing consisted of men's tweed ooats, vests and trousers, overcoat, corduroy trousers, shirts, oollars, stockings and other articles, including a night cap. Though every effort has been made by Police-constable Thomas Jones to obtain information concerning the clothes no due has been obtained. The prisoner has been in the neigh- bourhood of Denbigh, St. Asaph, Trefnant, and Bodfari, for some time. —

HALKYN. INTERESTING PRESENTATION. On Wednesday afternoon a well-attended publio meeting was he id at the Machynlleth Town Hall under the presidency of Mr J. J. Bousall, J.P., for the purpose of presenting Mr H. Lester Smith, the agent of Sir Watkin Williams-Wfnn, Bart, on the oocasion of his leaving the district to take over the agency of the Duke of Westminster's Welsh Estate. To the credit of the local committee, and especially of Mr D. Evans, the energetic and genial secretary, it must be said that the presentation was worthy of the highly esteemed recipient. It consisted first of all of a beautiful illuminated address by Waterloo and Sons, framed in oak and gilt; a list of names Of the subscribers to the testimonial also handsomely framed and a solid silver tea and ooffee service supplied bo Messrs Elkington and Co. through Mr Benjamin Pierce, Maobynlleth, on which was engraved:—"Presented to Henry Lester Smith, Esq., by his frieuds and neighbours. Machynlleth, March llth, 1896." There was also a beautiful gold bracelet presented to Mrs. Smith bearing the inscriptioo Presented to Mrs Lester Smith. Machynlleth, llth March, 1896." There was a very large attendance of subscribers, townspeople and tenantry in the Town Hall, where the presentation was made. Mr D. Evans, the hon. secretary of the committee read letters of apology for absenoe from Mr W. R. M. Wynne, Lord Lieutenant of Merioneth Major E. Pryca Jones, M.P.; Mr Edward Davies, Llan- dinam Mr Diokson, Chester Mr Richard Morgan, Baihaillon Mr Richard Owen Mr Charles Shuker, and Mr Wood, Rhayadr. Mr W. Roberts Williams, the hon. treasurer then read the statement of accounts showing that the amount of subscriptions was 166 14s whilst the payments included £ 31 lO. Od. for plate, L18 for the address, £ » for the list of subaoribere, J65 58. for the bracelet, and X4 incidental expenses, leaving a balance of about jE2 19s. which was to be devoted towards preparing a luncheon after the presentation meeting. The Secretary then read the address aa follows:— Machynlleth, llth March, 1896, To Henry Lester Smith, Esq. Dear Sir,-We, the undersigned, on behalf of your num- erous friends mentioned in the accompanying list of sub- scribers, beg to express the great regret on your resignation of the local management of the Cyfeilliog and Arwystley Estates, the property of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart By your departure, a loyal service of twenty-two years is brought to an end, and we cannot allow the occasion to pass without recording our appreciation of the manner in which you have discharged the duties devolving upon you. We also wish to bear testimony to your services of a public character as a Poor Law Guardian and waywarden in the past; also as County Councillor, and District and Parish Councillor since the adoption of the present Local Government Asts. To this labour we may mention the great interest you have taken in Elementary, Iutermediate and Technical Education Many of your friends and neighbours feel that it is due to you that ere you go they should assure you how you have won the asteem of all, not only by the admirable manner you have discharged the duties of your responsible position, but also by your readiness, often at great personal inconvenience, to assiet and take an active part iu all public matters where your knowledge and great aptitude for county business has rendered your assistance and advice most valuable While most assiduously and conscientiously dis- charging your duty to your employer, you have ever held the scales with an even hand and won the regard, confidence, and respect of all the tenantry and residents in the neighbourhood We all greatly regret that you are about to leave us, and feel that we cannot let you go without some small token of our regard We therefore beg your acceptance of this tea and coffee service as a memento of your work amongst us, and we sincerely hope that a long, useful, and happy life is in store for you and Mrs Lester Smith and family J J BOXSALL, chairman of committee G W GRIFFITHS, vice-chairman W KOBKETS WILLIAMS, hon treasurer D EVAXS, hon secretary Major Bonsall, in formally presenting the gifts to Mr Lester Smith, said he felt certain all present appreciated the good qualities of the recipient as a publio man. Since he came to reside in the neigh- bourhood he had shown what he could do for the publio at large, and although he had only left them three weeks ago they already felt the pangs of separation. During his residence in Maohynlleth he had tried to support every good cause and was always anxious to further any movement which he considered to be to the benefit of the community (cheers). A few of the townspeople met together and after a short conversation came to the conclusion that Mr Smith's public services deserved some kind of recognition. A subscription list was started and very readily responded to. They all knew he had been a member of many publio bodies and the good he had done thereat was so great they could never hope to repay it so it could n)t be said that they were giving him too much when they handed him this presentation, In order to oope with his private as well as bis publio business he had been obliged to devote all his time to work night and day, and he (the speaker) knew him to have often sat at his desk until the small hours of tho morning, On behalf of the subscribers he asked Mr Smith to accept this address with the list of subscribers and the tea and coffee service, and he felt sure they all hoped and trusted that Mr and Mrs Smith as well as the family would enjoy good health and live for many a long year to make use of them (applause). They all joined in wishing them every happiness and God- speed (oheers). Mr Letter Smith, in rising to reply, was visibly affected, and in the course of his speeoh it was evident that his feelings were so deep as almost to prevent his proceeding. He said that had he been gifted with eloquence, he could not find proper or adequate words to express his grateful feelings for the kindness shown to him by one and all. He bad spent many happy pleasant years amongst them, and had always tried to spend them in endeavouring to do his duty (cheers). It was a great satisfaction to him to find that these and others were being appreciated by the public of Maohynlleth and in the County of Montgomery, The kindness shown, and the pangs of parting with so many tried friends. were so great, as to render it difficult for him to speak. There was no doubt that a great deal of good had been done to Sir Watkin's tenantry, but that was because of the esteemed baronet's kindness and readiness to meet his people. The duties of an agent over a large estate like this, be could assure them, were by no means enviable. The things he had to guard against and watch made the position a difficult one to fill, but he felt glad of the faot that his services had been appreciated by rich and poor alike, and that people had seen that he had tried to do his duty more than anything else (applause). And he really felt thankful that opportunities had been granted him to do soma little good inlhis day (applause). Allusion had been made to his publio duties, He had been naturally fond of publio duties, but they had to be discharged during the hours snatched from a busy land agenoy, and frequently under great inconvenience. In con- clusion he hoped that his pleasant reoollection of those pleasant and happy days be spent among them would continue, as he felt certain they would, even without the assistance of the handsome presents, which would continually bring them to mind (hear, hear). By the virtue of the gifts their recolleotion would be handtd down to his children and their ohildren (applause). There was scarcely a cottage or a house on the whole of Sir Watkin's estate which would not be brought to his mind as he visited the tenants in Flintshire. He hoped to spend an equally successful career in Flintshire as he bad done in Montgomery, and these gifts would help him to remember that his work had been appreciated (applause). He thanked them from the fulness of his heart individually and generally, and would now wish them well and farewell (oheers). Mr G. W. Griffiths next presented the bracelet, and said it would have been unreasonable to have expected Mrs Smith to be present as she was busy making her home in her new oounty. Mr Smith thanked Mr Griffiths for his kind words, and said he felt sure the present would give Mrs Smith the greatest pleasure when she received it. She greatly regretted that she could not attend, but the lofg journey and indifferent health had prevented her, He thanked bim personally for his kind words and the audience generally for the way they had received them. Other gentlemen al*o spoke attesting to the good quUititffof Mr and Mrs Lester Smith.

—♦ liL ANASA. A CHILD SCALDED TO DEATH.—An inquest was held, on Monday, at the Miners' Rest, Sam, beforo Mr. Richard Bromley, County Coroner, and a jury of whom Mr Alfred Parry, of Meusyddgwynion was foreman, upon the body of Mary Jones, 22 months old, daughter of Hugh and Elizabeth Jones. of Sarn. The facts deposed to shewed that the mother of the child, who on the llth inst., was washing clothes, placed a pan of boiling water on the kitchen floor. During her temporary absence the child feil into the paD, and was so severely scalded that she died the next day. The jury found a verdiot of Accidental death,"

Football Notes. By "ZurBEZI SCOBCHBB." NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE. RESULTS UP TO DATE. Matches Goals Fld. Won. Lost. Drawn; For. Ags. Pts Bangor. 6.. 6.. 0 1,, 13 3,, 11 Flint 7 4 2.. 1 19 16 9 Carnarvon.. 9 3.. 4.. 2 17 16 8 Holywell.. 9.. 3.. 5.. 1 14 22 7 Rhyl 7.. 3.. 4.. 0 18 17 6 Llandudno. 8.. 2.. 5.. 1., 9 16.. 5 Saturday next: League-Bangor v. Holywell. It was my misfortune on Saturday last, to be down at Flint, where I witnessed one of the most disgraceful soenes it has ever been my lot to cast eyes upon. After the match, the crowd pelted the visitors off the ground with mud, and earthen pellets, but on reaching the road stones were hurled at the visitors, many of whom still bear the impress of their forced acquaintance with" Penmaenmawr." Not satisfied with this rough handling, the mob chased the team almost to the door of the dressing room, buffeting and kicking them in a disgraceful and shameful manner, the like of which I never hope to see again. < < Upon the journey for Holywoll being commenced another attaok was made upon the team, and showers of stones, half-bricks, turnips and other missiles, were hurled from behind the wall of the Football Field into the passing vehicle, and a number of the occupants injured, one in particular having his bead cut open, although crouching to protect himself. That suoh barbarions treatment should be met with in the 19th century is monstrous but there is the consolation that it will not go unpunished. The ringleaders, will be proceeded against; whilst the Welsh Association will not fail to step in, and apply their threatened penalty. paying at Llandudno, Carnarvon drew with the Swifts after a good game, both teams scoring once,

REPORTS OF MATCHES & FIXTURES. RHYL RBSBBVB beat St. Asaph Reserve by C goals, to 1 goal.—Crewe Town and Rhyl played a drawn game of 3 goals each. FLINT v. HOLYWIMLL. -Holy welt'. after a week'M training at home, visited Flint, last Saturday. The visitors first put in an apperanoe, and were accorded a noisy welcome. The referee, Mr Whitley, Rhyi, coming in for his share, as well. There was a large crowd present, when Bartley started for Flint. Holywell secured and attacked, R. Jones, being called upon to save repeatedly. Flint returned and a good shot, from one of their forwards seoured the first goal, althoug the ball went over the top, and was picked up about fifteen paces behind the net. Undaunted by this reverse, the visitors played up better than ever, and left their opponents far behind. J. Williams, headed in a beautiful goal. Level pegging exasperated Flint, who attempted, with one or two exoeptions, to hack up the visitors. Mr Whitley, on cautioning eome of the Flint team, was himself threatened, whilst on several occasions the Flint out-side left deliberately kicked at the visiting linesman. Despite all this the visitors had things much their own way, and twice the ball was under the home bar on one ocoasion actually touching the net, but no goal was given. About three minutes from time, the ball was punched into the visitors' goal, amidst frantic cheers, and the referee (small blame to him) allowed the point. Holywell rushed up, secured a corner, and on the point of scoring G. Jones was unfortunately fouled. The claim for the penalty-kick was disallowed, shortly after which the whistle closed the game :—Final result:— Flint, 2 goals Holywell, 1 goal.—On the fielcLimmediatelyafter the game, the Holywell team yere mobbed. V

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