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

testimonial TO THE REV. J. 0. DA VIES, GREENFIELD, AT a Meeting of the Friends and Wellwiehers of the Rev, JAMES OWEN DAVIHS, Curate-in- Charge of Holy Trinity Church, Greenfield, it was s unanimously resolved to open a Subscription list for the purpose of making a Presentation to the rev. gentleman on his leaving Greenfield for Clifton, as a mark of the esteem in which he is held as a Clergy- man, and in recognition of his dovoted services in the advanoement of the youth of Greenfield, and of his solicitude and care for the poor and aged. Snbsoriptions will be received by the members of the Committee, and by J. PRYS EYTON, COED MAWR, Cn AXEMAN. THOMAS HUGHES, GEEENFIELD MILLS, HON. TREASURER AND SBOBHTABY. HOLYWELL RUKAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. THISISTOGIVENOTICE, that on THURSDAY, the 14th day of MAY, 1896, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the BOARD ROOM of the Guardians of the Holywell Union at Holywell, there will be an Audit of the Accounts of the Holywell Rural District Council, for the half year ended the 3let day of March, 1896, under and according to the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1894," and the v «« Publio Health Act, 1875," and that a copy of the Accounts to be audited together with all Books, Deeds, Contracts, Accounts, Bills, Vouchers and Receipts mentioned or referred to in such accounts will be deposited at the said Board Room, and be open during office hours thereat to the inspection of all persons interested, for seven clear days before the said Audit, and all persons shall be at liberty to take copies of or extracts from the some without fee or reward. DATED THIS 15th DAY OF APRIL, 1896. P. HARDING ROBERTS, Clerk to the Holywell Rural District Council. E PARRY, Tiin STOBES, GEBENFIBLD, who r • r is retiring from the Grocery Business, ( has several SCALES, and handsome sets of TBA CANISTERS for sale. The House, Shop and Out- buildings are also to let. A SELECT DAY SCHOOL for YOUNG LADIES is now OPEN at ST. WINEFBIDE's r CONVENT, Well Street. Only a limited number received.—For Terms, apply to the SOTBBIOBBSS. JEWELLERY, Watches, Pipes, Toys, Hardware, Furniture, Tea, everything. Agents wanted. Wholesale Guide free, write Henry May, (259) Birmingham. /->WT ANTED Experienced HOUSEMAID- VY WAITRESS, also COOK, by May 1st.— + Apply:—Mrs. CEOUDACE, Pendre House, Holywell. r \l/'ANTEI) a good GENERAL SERVANT.— W Apply at the TALBOT HOTEL, Holywell. WANTED, for Summer Months, good FURNISHED HOUSE in Holywell, one with Stable and Coacb-house preferred.—Apply lAy^with particulars to Mr. MOON, Estate Agent, Auctioneer and Valuer, St. Helens, Author of Illustrated Guide to Holywell. /^rr»0 BE LET—A BEERHOUSE, in Bagillt; J. also a fully-licensed PUBLICHOUSE, in Flint.-Apply to KELSTBBTON BREWERY Co. LD. rpO BE LET—The HARP INN, BAGILLT. X The BOOT INN, HOLYWELL. Both fully -licensed. -Apply to the KKLSTKETON BEBWEBT Company, FIXST. P T) A G I L L T ,—Good Wire Out BUILDING X) BRICKS.—Apply to JONHS AND LLOYD, Brickworks, Bagillt. GRIFFITH JONES, BILL POSTER AND TOWN CRIER, ( UPPER SUMMER HILL, HOLYWELL The best Posting Stations in the District. All orders promptly and thoroughly carried out. E. P. LYONS, r GENERAL HILL POSTER & DELIVERER, HOLYWELL. Specially reserved POSTING STATIO n IS in Town and Country. Immediate attention given.

HOLYWELL. COUNTY COURT. -Tueiid ay, before His Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd, judge, and Mr H. A. Cope, registrar. The oases were of no publio interest. T SOBUTUHE UNION. The usual monthly meeting was held in St. Winefred's Hall, on Wed- nesday evening, presided over by the Rev R. 0 Williams (vicar). A very large number of members listened with rapt attention to an earnest address on I Wisdom,' given by the Rev Jos. Davies (curate). AGRICULTURAL SHOWS, 1896.-The London and North-Western Railway Company have issued their twelfth annual card of the principal Agricultural Shows to be held throughout the country during the year 1896. Their representatives will as usual attend the various show-grounds to supply any information to the exhibitors and the general public. The London and North-Western Railway Company also issues a pamphlet giving the dates of all the prinoipal Horse Fairs for the year. Copies of either of the above will be sent free on application to any of the Company's District Managers, and Agents, or to the general manager, Fred Harrison, Euston Station, London.

HOLYWELL URBAN COUNOIL MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Urban Council was held in the Anteroom of the Assembly Hall, on Monday morning, when there were present: Dr. James Williams (chairman), Messrs Joseph Garner, H, A. Cope, E. Bryan, T. A. Lambert, T. Griffiths, J- Carman, Joseph Jones, W. Freeman, J. H. g.a8uo, j. K Jone8i j W. Davies, Thos. IL aterhollse, E. Foulkes, Dr J. O. Jones, and the Clerk (Mr Robert Thomas). IPU- PV ST- "W-INKFBIDK S WELL. St Win«fl.°j Sater an<* Well Committee visited repair and ah? 11 to enquire into the state of E Tt« decided that the flood gates'of be repaired, the amount of ooat fo'^i next estimate. included in the 8ANITABY BUsiNRgg The Sanitary Committee reooniLr, .u i Sanitary Inspeotor bo re-appointod for t> f- being, also that the Modical oV™ the- —The formal reappointments Wore Sanitary Inspector was directed to submit a complete list of accumulations of night soil-with a View to proper proceedings against the accountable parties.—The Inspector submitted the list, and due directions were given for the abatement of nuisances. ItBDICAr, OFFICER'S ANNUAL REPORT.—A SATISFACTORY -pv STATE OF AFFAIB8. Bubmiff j IjloJd, Medical Officer of Health, tha «» v annual report for the year 1895, on Holvwn/l 00"diti°n of the district of the ■Urban District Counoil, Births.-The number of births registered during the year was 63, males, 38, females, 25, an increase of three on the returns for the year 1894, and of three on the average of the last three years. Deaths.—The number of deaths registered during the year was 61, a death rate of 20'4 per 1000 an increase of 1 per 1000 on the returns for the year 1894, but the same as the average has been for the List three years. Of this number 1 died from erysipelas 1 from measlps 1 from diarrhoea; 4 from pbthisis 17 from pneumonia and bronohitis: 8 from heart disease 7 from malignant disease, and 25 from other causes. Zymotic diseases.-Two deaths occurred from this class of disease, 1 from erysipelas and 1 from measles. Infectious Diseases Notification dct,-Under this Act 9 cases were returned viz :-Scarlatina, 2; erysipelas, 4; enterio fever. 1 (imported from Llandudno); puerperal fever, 1 diphtheretic sore throat, 1 total, 9. A decrease of 33 on the returns for the year 1894, and of 17 on the average of the three previous years. Nuisances. -Under this head I beg to call the attention of the sanitary authority to the difficulty and trouble your Inspector has to contend with in having the eesspits emptied and cleaned, and the content? efirted away before they become a nuisance and dauA tons to the health of the district. I have on h oj C or four different ocasions came across the men employed to remove the night soil doing so during the prohibited hours. Improvements.—During the past year the improve- ments in the town have been great and manifold —notably the erection of the publio buildings on the unseemly gap that disfigured the south-west side of High-street, in addition to this other improvements have been carried out which have added much to the appearance of High-street. In the New-road the dilapidated and insanitary property called Bryn Zion has been put into thorough repair and greatly improved, also the cottage property on the south- east side of the same street, extending1 from the Hospice to about the centre of Chapel-street, has been repaired and improved. The same may be said of parts of Whitford-street and Penyball. Upon the whole the town may be congratulated upon its improved condition, although much remains to be done ftill." IMPROVING TIIB WATBB SUPPLY. The Highway Committee recommended that the Council appoint a committee to consider a soheme to impound the surplus water from Ffyunon-y-gatb, Penyball, and to erect a stand pipe at the lower end of Penyball-street. Also that they consider the question of increasing the storage of the water from the Roft Tob Well. The recommendation was re- ferred to the Highway and Drainage and Water Committee for joint consideration. THE TOWN BUILDINGS. —THB TOWN CLOCK AJCD EX- TRAVAGANCE.-Tlll& COHTABAOTOB AND THE COUNCIL AT VABIANCB. Mr Lloyd Williams, architect of the Town Build. ings attended the meeting in reference to the bills received from Messrs Joyce and Co., of Whitohuroh, with regard to the Town Clock. He considered that Mr Joyce might have had the civility and oourtesy to oonsult the architect in the matter. What had been done had put a lot of eipense upon the Council but at lutlo expense to himself. Had the rods been welded and lengthened to support the olook drum, instead of cutting the stone work, which was not necessary, it would not have cost so muoh. Of course, the joiners and mason's work was extra, and not included in the estimate. If Mr Joyce had written to him, as he should have done, he would have taken care to make the same terms with the joiner as with anyone else, and not let a bill of L14 12s. 6d. be run up. The stone mason's account amounted to S3 which he thought was an ex- travagant item. The bill from Messrs Parry and Morris, he thought that Mr Joyoe would have to pay himself, as it was not included in the amount of his tender. He would suggest that the clerk be authorised to point out to Mr Joyce the ex- travaganoe of his charges. The Chairman said Mr Lloyd Williams was their Court of Appeal. The Council knew nothing about such matters. The whole conoern was in the hands of the Architect, and the Council looked to him for advice and redress of any wrong. Mr Bryan remarked that if the Council commenced corresponding it would take the matter out of the Architect's hands. Mr Carman: Is Mr Williams satisfied with the whole of the work done in regard to the clook ? Mr Lloyd Williams: No, I am not. Mr Carman Then under the oiroumstances I propose that Mr Joyce's bill for the fixing of the Town Clock be referred back to the Finance Committee. Mr Lloyd Williams said he thought it right that certain things should be charged to Mr Joyce's account. He did not think he took 88 much care as he should have done. Mr Waterhouse said he had looked upon Mr Lloyd Williams as the responsible person to see to the proper carrying out of the work, He considered it was premature to bring the bills before the Council. Mr Lloyd Williams should fight the matter out and bring the bills before the Council with the recommendation of what to pay and what not to pay. He seconded Mr Carman's proposition. Mr Bryan supported the proposition. The Chairman It seems to be the desire of the Council that you should help them in this matter, Will you accept the responsibility ? Mr Lloyd Williams: I feel it my duty to do so. The Architeot remarked that the Ccunoil were satisfied with the work, and also with the heating apparatus. The Chairman said the Council was not satisfied with the heating apparatus. They felt rather uncomfortable for it threatened to be very extrava- gant. The woodwork in the building was also shrinking very muoh. Mr Lloyd Williams: I am very glad; fhat is what I want. The Clerk: It is more particularly the floorings. Mr Lloyd Williams replied that he did not think there was any reason to complain. The woodwork was dry when it came but had swollen in the damp building. Mr Garner: At what date will the building be open t Mr Lloyd Williams That is a difficult question to answer, Had it depended entirely upon myself there would be no difficulty about keeping the promise, but contractors are diffioult to deal with. The Chairman: Is there one piece of work re- quired to be done. Mr Lloyd Williams: No, it is general finishing. Mr Waterhouee Here we allow things to go on, much as they please. Months ago it was said the buildings would be completed in a month. We should insist upon the penalty if it is not done. We are not going about in a business like way. Mr Lloyd Williams: I think it ought to be fin- isbed in a fortnight, and if you give him three weeks it will allow him a margin. Mr Waterhouse proposed that the oontraotor be directed to finish the buildings and hand them over to the Council that' day month. Mr Lambert seconded the proposition, Mr Abel Jones, the contractor, was oalled into the room. The Chairman said there was great dissatisfaction shown owing to the non-completion of the building The [time had now run on from August to April', overBtlTKo the building being handed ••tfa'haA Council was disappointed in the subject, "rta™ re*»d delay? 8l*e SOme explanation of the Mr Abel Jones: I should think you ought to know the explanation. You, surely, cannot put the blame upon mo. I am surprised at a bodv of gentlemen like you putting the blamo on me. You have only just had the screen, and lately decided upon the heating apparatus and I have to make a deep and extra cellar. I find fault with you, and expect some recompense. I think it very incon- siderate of you. I have seen by the papers what remarks you have made about me. I have my character and reputation to look after. I have bad jobs offered mo in Rhyl, but refused them owing to this. I have been throughly humbugged over it, but I am not going to bear it. I going to stand on my dignity. It has been a loss of hunareds to me. I have done everything I possibly could for the council, and followed out the architect a in- structions-nover disobeying him, and now you pass a resolution. You give me no consideration. I come here time after timo, neglecting other work. You want this, that, and the other, and I have often to go baek, and nothing is done. I have been treated cruelly, that is how I feel it. Mr Bryan I do not think he can blame the Counoil-it is the Architect. We have been advised by him. Mr A. Jones You are not decided yourselves. You don't know how, and what to do. There have been several stoppages owing to disputes with landlords. Mr J. Jones: There was no landlord with the clock. Mr Abel Jones That is not, part of the same work. You should consider me a little, and not add insult to injury. Mr Cope When will you oomplete this work ? Mr A. Jones: In four days, if the doors were all right. Mr Lloyd Williams One gentleman put the blame upon me, and I would in fairness ask him In what particular I ought to be blamed ? Mr Bryan I said so. We have had the Architect here he suggested things we agreed. He has been the counsellor, the leading mind and we look to him to see that Mr A. Jones did the work. Mr A, Jones: You threw down the glove and I bad to take it up. I want to keep peace, but I want also some consideration. The contract would have been broken long ago by any other builder. There is Mr Carman, I should have given him a rub if he had been here. He stopped my men working, say- ing that they would not have it. Mr Cope Did they listen to an individual man ? Mr A. Jones: Workingmen, you see; afraid of anybody in a black coat, you know (laughter). Reference having been made by Mr Freeman to the complaint of damage to the Cross Keys and the Bell and Antelope Hotels. Mr A. Jones said he saw Mr Wooloook, who only claimed a few shillings, but he did not understand Mr Jennings. The Chairman He looks to this Council for redress. Mr A. Jones You will not let a poor man like me bear all these things. The Chairman The contractor is supposed to be liable. I Mr A. Jones I only wish you would pay me the value of that building. In answer to Mr Cope I shall do everything this week, and if the architect would allow me to shave the doors, I would com- plete the work. The Chairman: We have passed a resolution that the work be oompleted and handed over to the Council by this day four weeks. Mr A. Jones: 0, good graoiocs, yes, with pleasure, but I want my money before that. Mr Cope: Before the work is done ? Mr A. Jones: The work is done. I was going to say something, but I won't (laughter). Mr Griffiths asked that the contractor furnish the Finance Committee with a full statement of extras. Mr A. Jones said he bad to furnish the account to the architeot, Mr Carman having returned to the Council, Mr A. Jones said: This gentleman has been accusing me of neglecting my duty. Mr Carman Quite right too. Mr A. Jones I cannot say that I care much for your opinions. You took upon yourself to stop my men procoeeding with their work. Mr Carman What work do you refer to Mr A. Jones The ourb-stones. Mr Carman: The Building Committee stopped them. Mr A. Jones You are chairman. Mr Carman: No, I am not. Mr A. Jones: I always acted with you under that impression. Mr Carman It is your duty to ascertain the differenac between a member, and the Chairman of a Committee. Mr A. Jones. I have always come to your shop to speak about anything. I never went anywhere else, and you have been in correspondence with Mr Lloyd Williams, and came to Rhyl to see me, and who would I take to be chairman but you ? Mr Carman: You are under a wrong impression entirely. I did visit Rhyl with the Vioa-Chairman to try and hurry the work on. Mr A. Jones I don't care about this man. He has always been dead upon me sinoe I have been here. I have never had anything but kindness from the other members. Mr Carman Why, I have treated you kindly and done my best for you, Subsequently Mr Lloyd Williams asked could the Council allow the oontraotor any money. Mr Bryan said he strongly objected to the Council paying anything until the building was handed over to the Council. He objeoted as the Chairman of the Finance Committee.—It was decided that no further grant be made until the completion of the work. VARIOUS HATTBBS. It WM decided that the watering cart be repaired and paiuted by Mr Thomas Hughes, at the prioe tendered, X,3 10s Gd. It was resolved that the Market and Assembly Halls be coloured &o, and tenders advertised for.—The Finance Committee passed accounts to the sum of 4132 10s Od.—It was stated that the County Council owed the Council £625, up to the end of Maroh last, and that the overdraft at the bank amounted to X40o. It was decided to apply for the settlement of the claim. The Town Improvement Committee recommended that the iron seats be painted before being placed in the Strand and near the Well. The recommendation was also made that six new iron seats be provided for in the next estimate. The reoommendations were adopted, and Mr Benjamin Jones, painter was seleoted to paint the seats. THE AMALGAMATION OF OFFICES. Mr Lambert withdrew his notice of motion as to the amalgamation of offices, with a view to the question being discussed at some future time by a committee of the whole COunOil--NO communication having been received from the Local Government Board with regard to the Haokney Carriage By- Laws, the ClerK was directed to write requesting a reply as to their confirmation. THIS OOUFLTT COUNCIL ORDBRS AND TBIBNNIAL ELECTIONS. Attention was drawn to the orders of the County Council issued in connection with the transfer of a portion of the district to Brynford Parish, and of a portion of Brynford Parish to the Urban distriot, that the order direoted that the whole of the members of the Urban District Council retire on the 16th of April triennially." It was pointed out that the Council had never passed any resolution that the members retire triennially, and that the order was a mistake. It was decided to request an ex- planation from the Clerk of the County Council — p Griffith-, eaid he did not think the Council had done its duty m regard to the ohange in the distriot area. He considered the Council clinniri applied for the inclusion of Holway in the UrbJn district. ANNtJAX MEETING. It was derlided to hold the annual meeting of the Council on Monday next. NRW BUILDINGS. Plans of cottages proposed to be erected by the trustees of the Baptist Chapel, Penyball-street, adjoining the ohapel, were submitted and passed subject to the approval of the Medical Officer of Health.

OASRWYS. CAERWYS CHURCH. O Gaerwys lawn o gariad-arddelaist Wir ddyled addoliad Ac eglwys gu, ty ein Tfid, A gerais, ga'dd adg'weiriad GOMKBYDD THE OPINION olP EVERY ENGLISHMAN is that liberty of speech and action is the birthright of every free man. "Britons never shall be slaves" is one of the most popular of our national songs, and, as a matter of fact, it it impossible for slavery to exist under the protecting shadow of the British flag. In the same manner, men cannot remain bound by the tyrannic shackles of disease, if they will place themselves under the healing influence of Holloway's Pills and Ointment. Their success in all parts of the world is now a familiar story, and it is only necessary to say here, there is by them0 disorder that 08111104 he speedily cured or relieved

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HOLYWELL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING. FIRST MEETING OF THE NEW COUNCIL ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN, &o. The first meeting of the newly elected Holy- well Parish Council was held at the Bagillt Board Schools, on Wednesday evening, when the 15 members were present, viz: Messrs. R, Foulkes, Edwin Roberts, Daniel Jones, and Peter Jones, Bagillt East Ward; Leigh Howell, Joseph Williams, Thos Humphreys and Walter Horrobin, Bagillt West Ward; Thos Hughes, Urias Bromley, Aaron Thomas, Wm Davies and Thos 0 Griffiths, Greenfield Ward; J LI Williams and Peter Jones, Brynford Ward. Clerk, Mr John Marsden.—The whole of the members made the statutory declaration of acceptance of office. Mr Leigh Howell was ap- pointed temporary chairman of the meeting. Ur Thomas Hughes proposed the re-election of Mr Robt Foulkes to the Chairmanship of the Council. Mr U Bromley seconded the proposi- tion, which was carried, and Mr Foulkes in accepting office thanked the Council for the honour again conferred upon him. Mr W Davies proposed Mr Thos Jones (East Ward) to the Vice-chair. Mr Joa Williams seconded the proposition. Mr Bromley objected to all the offices being absorbed by Bagillt, and proposed an amend- ment that Mr Thos Hugbes be elected to the vice-chair. Mr Aaron Thomas seconded the amendment. Upon the amendment being put to the vote, Mr Thos Hughes moved a further amendment that Mr Bromley be elected to the vice ohair. Mr J LI Williams seconded the amendment.— The Chairman said the amendment was out of order.-Mr Hughes Permit me to say that I should refuse the office if elected.—The Chair- man said, under the circumstances he would waive his ruling and permit the second amend- ment to be put.-The amendment and proposi- tion were thenputjand six voted for each motion Mr Bromley said he should certainly with- draw he would not allow his name to be used unless that election could be done gracefully and with the feeling of the Oouncil. The proposition waa again put and Mr Thomas Jones was declared elected. The next business being the appointment of Overseers, Mr T 0 Griffiths moved that Mr Peter Williams, Abbey Farm, be appointed from the Greenfield Ward. Mr Humphreys seconded the proposition. Mr T Hughes sup- ported the proposition on the ground that the dual office of Guardian and Overseer should not be held by the same person. Mr Wm Davies moved as an amendment that Mr J Petrie be re-appointed. Mr J LI Williams seconded the amendment. Nine voted for the amendment which was declared carried. The other Overseers, vir :-Messrs S Howell (Bagillt West), R Michell (Bagillt East). and Evan Jones, (Brynford), were re-appointed. The above concluded the business of the Council.

GREENFIELD. ÅLPltA CBAPBL, GBEKSFIBLD, was the soene of a well attended concert on Wednesday euening last, Mr P Harding Roberts, Holywell, presiding A well sustained !pro Kramme was gone through, all the items meeting with very hearty and veil deserved receptions The proceedings opened with a ■ianoforte duett, King Pippin,' by the Misses Beatrice Ti ley and Lizzie Petrie, followed with a song by Mr S Owen The Diver.' Miss Gena Pritchard reeiting the 'Inventor'x yj.fe Mr J E Pierce next came with a good song A dream of Paradise,' Mr Hague following with My bonnie bark a duett by Mr J E and Miss Pierce • Maying coming next the song' Zuvder Zee,' by Miga Pritchard (encored), and the president's address concluding the first part Resuming, Mr Willie Nuttall led off with a pianoforte solo I Scotch fantasia,' being well seconded by Miss Pritchard who sang The gift,' Mr Hague followed with Martin the blacksmith (encored); iliss Pierce rendered Bwthyn yr amddifad,' and Mr J E f,iorce' I)ear homeland,' Mr Samuel Owens following with Hague with Margarita,'and Miss Pieroa with lit for tat' (encored) The usual votes of thanks, and the sinking of the Welsh National Anthem, brought a most tajoyableconcert to a close. DBPABTUBH or THB Rxv. J. O. DAviiia.-On Tuesday evening a meeting was held in the Abbey Schoolroom, to consider what steps should be taken to reoognise the work of the Rev J. O. Davies, as a clergyman and resident, on the occasion of his relinquishing the charge of Holy Trinity Church, Greenfield, to enter upon a more extended sphere of usefulness at Clifton. There was a large attendance, and Mr J. Prys Eyton, Coed Mawr, was elected chairman, and Mr Thomas Hughes, Green- field Mills, treasurer and secretary. Letters were received from the Vioar of Holywell, and several ladies and gentlemen heartily approving of the movement, and a liberal subscription list wa.< at once opened. It was decided to present Mr Davies with an album and a purse of gold, not only as a token of the esteem in which he is held as a olergyman, but also in recognition of his labours amongst the youth of woenfield, and his espeoial work among the suffering poor during the inclement weather and ^Jr r? -10^ °- trade« Great regret was expressed at Mr Davies impending departure from Greenfieli and a general desire was felt to reoognise in a worthy manner his services as a olergyman and as a citizen.

WHITFORD. We regret to find that among the wounded in the fight with the Matabele is Mr Rowland Feilding, brother of Mr J B Feilding, Upper Downing Happily, his wound is stated not to be serious.

MARRIAGE OF MR. MAC NICOLL AND MISS ROBERTS, AT THE PARISH CHURCH. A brighter April day than Wednesday last could not have been desired for a wedding, and the contracting parties in the interesting cere- mony that took place at Whitford Parish Church, were fortunate. The marriage of Miss Roberts, Ivy House, to Mr Douglas H. Mac Nicoll, Rhewl, was a popular match, both being highly respected in the locality, and this respect was shown by the crowd of friends and and well-wishers who thronged the Church. The general good feeling towards the happy couple was evident in the social distiuctions from peer to peasant who were present. Lord and Lady Mostyn and family occupied seats in the choir, and Sunday School children were conspiucous in the sacred edifice. Long before the ceremony, the bells rang out a merry peal, and before two o'clock the Church was filled with people. Promptly to the appointed hour the ceremony took place, the officiating clergy were the Rev. T. Z Davies, vicar of Whitford; Rev. Griffith Jones, vicar of Mostyn, and the fiev. D. W. Davies, vicar choral of St. Asaph The bride was given away by her uncle Mr Thos. Pritchard (Trevalyn), and the bridegroom was attended by Mr Walter Bell. of Rhydorddwy Fawr, as,, best man." Miss Lily Roberts acted as bridesmaid. The bride's dress was a tailor- made gown of grey cloth faced with white, straw hat trimmed with marabout feathers, pink roses and ivy. She carried a bouquet of white roses, orange blossom and white heather, and wore a gold curb bracelet, gifts of the bride- groom. The bridesmaid, Miss Lily Roberts (bister of the bride), wore a gown of fawn and blue check, with vest of yellow silk, covered with embroidered net, green straw hat. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses, and wore a gold necklet with diamond and pearl pendant, gifts of the bridegroom. The wedding party included tho immediate relations, and thero were propent:Afr and Mrs Thomas Pritchard, Rossett; Air Wro. PntcbaTfl, Wroxham; Mr and Miss Ellis, UrRig; Misses Pritchard. fields, Wroxham Mr Howard Pritchard! Wrex- ham; Mips Jackson, Wrexham Mr McMillan, Kenilworth, &c. After the ceremony was over, and as the newly-wedded couple retired to the Vestry to sign the register, Miss Norah Pul- ford, Dyfrdwy Villa, Holway, played Men- delssohn's Wedding March on the organ before the service Miss Pulford pUypd several ° gan pieces. Upon leaving the church, Mr fcTid Mrs Muú Nieull. were grrCLtOd with the custoiiliul) huwers of rice and elso woth small bunch.t> of primroses. The bells renewed their pealing for some time afterwards. A reception took place at Ivy House after the ceremony, and later in the afternoon, the happy couple amid hearty congratulations drove to Mostyn Station en-route to London where the honeymoon will be spent. The presents, a list of which are given below, were numerous and of a handsome description. The wedding-cake was supplied by Mr Stevens of Wrexham. Mr and Mrs Mao Nicoll, on their marriage, have received tangible proof of the high esteem in which they are held and the congratulations and good wishes for their future and coutinued happiness were numerous and sincere.

LIST OF PRESENTS. bridegroom to Bride-Gold curb bracelet Bride to Bridegroom-Silver backed brushes Public presentation-Complete set of table silrer and silver hot water jug Workmen on Mostyn Estates—Address and piece of plate Members of the Whitford Sunday School-Letter scales Member of the Bride's Sunday School Class-Prayer Book Mostyn Hall Fire Brigade-Address and piece of plate Miss Lily Roberts-Revolving dish and driving whip Mr and Mrs William Pritchard-Table linen Mr and Mrs Thomas Pritcbard- Mr and Miss Ellis-Pierced silver candlestick Mr G. D. Mac Nicoll—breakfast eruet Captain Fred Blatchley-Cheque The Misses Pritchard and Mr Howard Pritchard—Silrer mustard pot, maffineers and bonbon dish Mr John R. Pritchard and Mr Selwyn Pritchard-Case of silver salt cellars Mr Walter Bell—Silver cigarette case and match box Mr and Miss McMillan—Two pictures, Warwick and Kenilworth castles Mr it. Knight Bruce-Silver cream jug Miss H. M. Jackson-Toilet brushes, comb, and hand glass Mr and Mrs Tolhurst—Entr# £ dishes Lord and Lady Mostyu-Silver teapot Lady Augnsta Mostyn—Silver sugar basin The Honbl. Edward, Roderick and Gwynedd Mostyn Case of silver afternoon tea spoons and sugar tongs Mr Wm. C. P.ckering- Repeating travelling olock in ease Mr Biownfleld Tolhurst—Silver mounted dressing bag Miss Tolhurst- -Spirit tantalus and preserve dishes Mr George Tolhurst-Silyer afternoon tea spoons Mr and Mrs A. B. Etawart-" Limoges" tea service Mr and Mrs P. J. Gordon—" Limoges" breakfaet service Mr and Mrs W. J. Pewell—Silver bonbon dishes Mrs Sutcliffe-Biber ougarbowl and sifter Mrs Barratt—Silver serviette rings, in ease Mr R. Wynn Roun—Pair of silver candlesticks Mr and Mrs T. Roun—Silver salt spoons Mrs Jones, Rhewl-Pair of pictures and tobaeeo jar Mrs Roberts, Rhewl—Picture and eup and saneet Miss D'AUmaine—Silver sugar tengs Mr Hollins-Silver salt cellar Mr and Mrs W E Williams, Gwerclal-Biscuit jar Mr Scott—Silver salt cellars and muffineers in ease Mr T C Ellis and Miss Ellil-Silyer butter dish and knife Miss Kate Ellis-Silver pickle fork Mr J Freeman Barratt—Silver mateh box Miss Roberts, Foxhall—Afternoon tea cloth The Misses Jarrett—Piekle stand Mr Alfred Darby-Silver grape selssora ease foir Whitaker ae Mrs C J BLtters-Table centra Mr and Mrs B Pierce—Cake basket Mr H Hughes and Miss Hughes, Bronheulog-Bilver sturu dredgers Mr and Mrl Coleman Gittins-Sugar basin The Rev and Mrs Griffith Jones-Hall mirror with brashes Mr and Mrs G Niee—Pair of flower rases Miss Niee—Jam spoon Mr and Mrs Bartlett, Sideup-Crumb scoop Mrs and Miss Hughes, GroQnfield-Caed afternoon tea tray Miss Armstrong and Miss Pritehard-salad bowl and servers Mrs Jones and the Misses Jones, Coed Moelfa-Bgg stand Miss Lloyd. 15ale-SilTer antique sugar spoon Mr, Gittins-Egg stand Mrs Gwen Jones—Pair of candlesticks Miss Mary Ritharde-Plato basket Miss Pownall-Flower pot Mrs Mostyn Jones-Worcester plate Mrs Morris and Miss Morris—Worcester tea-pot stand Mrs John Francis, Nythfa—Set of netted D'Oyleyi Mr and Mn Conwy Bell-Spirit tantalus Miss Efah Bell-Butter dish and knife The Misses Jones, Welbeck-street—Case of silrer "apostle tea spoons and sugar tongs Mrs Owen Owens, Rhyl-Set of worked D90yleys Mrs Miakie-Silver pencil 7 y Mr Jones, Bryn melyn-Inbtand Mr and Mrs Bagley, Beckenham-Four silver bonbon dishes The Misses Hughes, Coleahill-Two preserve spoons Mrs Griffith Williams, Centre Voelas Vicarage-Afternoon tea cloth, and D'Oyleys The Misses Annie and Amy Young-Jones, Meliden-Silver thimble Mr and Mrs Riehard Bromley-Mirror with brass oindle- sticki attached Mr Jones, Saithffynnon-Sugar basin and eream jur Miss Sallie Owens, Whitford-Pair of flower vase, Mesirs Harry, John and George Collins-Worcester vase Mr and Mrs George Jones Japanese teapot and cups and saucers Mrs Profit-Antique teapot and stand Miss Charlotte Jones-Tea eup and saucer Miss Meecock-Water-coloul painting. Mr and Mrs Harry D'Allmaine, Abingdon—Crumb scoop Mrs Moses Jones-Tell. cup and saucer and leather purse Mr Llewelyn Evans-Lamp mat Miss Xarah Roberts, Branas, Llandrillo-Damask table cloth Mrs Amelia DaTiem-Cream jug Mr James Pryse, CamarTon-Bilrer sarriette rings (in case) On Tuesday evening, at the National Schools, a meeting of the friends and wcll-wishera of Mr Douglas Mac Nicoll and Miss Roberts, was held for the purpose of presenting them with a momento of the event of their marriage. Mr Thos Williams, Mertyn, presided, and there were present—Mr D. Mao Niooll, Miss Roberts, Miss Lily Roberts, Miss Pritchard, Messrs A. Barratt, W. Roberts, S. Sutoliffe, R. Newbold, J. A. Seott, Wm. Jones Pietyll; W Jonee, Fachallt; Japheth Jones, E. Griffiths, Bryncooh John Jones, Ffyddion Jos. Hughes, Groetffordd Thos. Williams, PenfTordd- llan; Thos. Parry, Penrallt Gibson, Rhyl; J. Jones, Rhyl; Thos. Bagshaw, T. H. Jones, &c. The present which the committee were enabled to obtain, was of a valuable and useful description, and consisted of a handsome chest of table silver, also a silver hot water jug. The oak chest bore a plate with commemorative inscription. The silver was supplied by Messrs Johnson, Walker and Tol- bnrft, Aldersgats-street, London. The Chairman in making the presentation, expreseed the pleasure it gave him to hand to Mr Mac Nicoll and Miss Roberts that handsome chest of silver. It was a tangible proof and lasting memento of the respect entertained by the inhabitants of Whitford, Mostyn and the surrounding district towards the lady and gentleman, and he felt proud that they were able to honour them in so substantial a manner on the occasion of the most important event of their life. The donations received by the committee were given so freely and readily that it was evident that the movement to suitably recognise the marriage was popular. He was extremely g:ad that the com- mittee consulted Mr Mao Nicoll as to the form of present, and the selection he made was one that he felt sure would be highly approved of by every sub- scriber. He hoped the contents of the chest would be well used, and should circumstances happen that Mr Mac Nicoll and Miss Roberts removed from the village, be trusted that the preeeLt made that evening would remind them of the many friendf and well wishers they bad in Whitford (bear. hear) In conclusion, and in handing UVlr the presents, he wished them longlife and happiness.—Mr Mac Nicoll in reply said On behalf of Miss Roberts and my- self, I beg to offer you and all the subscribers of this most magnificent present, our most sincere and grateful thanks, and also to you, Mr Chairman, for the very kind and cordial words you have expressed towards me and to one who will very soon bemine. I can assure you that to be esteemed by neighbours and friends, as we appear to be, is the highest honour we could possibly wish for, and the kindness which has prompted you on this oocaaion will never be forgotten by us (applause). This is a world of change but go where we may, Whitford will ever remain green in our memories, and especially in mine, you may be sure of that. I need not say that to-morrow will be a never to be forgotten day with me; on looking round the room I see a great many who have gone through the ordeal of for better or for wvrae," I only trust that their's has been what I feel sure miue will be, very much for the belter (hear. hear). In conclusion, I beg most cordially to thauk the Chairman (Mr Thos. Williams), the Treasurer (Mr SutcliSe), and the Secretary (Mr W. Joues, Pistyll), fur their very kind services in con- neotion with this presentation, and last, but not least, our most sincere thanks are due to the com- mittee who have worked so hard on our behalf.- Miss Roberts, in a neat Walsh speech, expressed the appreciation they telt at such a proof of the kind- ness aad good feeling so peoeraiiy held towards ttem (applause).—Mr Smoliflfe, in acknowledging the compliment paij him by Mr Alao Niooll, said the work had been easy, and to show how general the presentation was, the subscription amounted to olose upon jE36 from over 120 subscribers.—Mr Win. Jones, the secretary, in acknowledging the reference mado to him, paid he heartily wished their two friends mnnh happiness in their future life.-Afr A. Barratt. said he should like to congratulate his friend Mr Mac N iooll for two reasons—one, in having secured one of Oymra's fair daughters, and one of Cymru's prizes—(applause)—and he could further congratulate him upon having such a tangible proof of the esteem of the people of the district (hear, hear). It was a token of high respect which he was sure was deservedly appreciated. He proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding, which was seconded and carried.— The Chairman in acknowledging the vote of thanks, remarked that What littlo he had done had been 3 pWire —Th* Wltb ohMrs ,or Mr M« Miø Robelts.

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e FFYNNONGROEW. I'lHSENT^TION.—On Wednesday evening laat a large aamber of the inhabitants of Ffjnnongroew assembled at the day schools for the purpose of endorsing the feeling which they exprested at the larce and influentiil meeting held in the same building in December laist, at which meeting it will be remembered a committee was appointed to under- take the raising of funds by pub it subscriptions te premwat the rauch-respected headmaster of the OiLy seboo s with a teetimonial to show their appreciation of his wortla and the aaarked confidence that parents had generally in him in his capacity as teacher, and it was as pleasing te subscribers "m Wednesday evening as it was to the recipient of the preseat that such a movement had brought forth sneh exeelleat results. The meeting was presided over by Mr C J Batters of Tan an, who in his opening remarks dwelt upon Mr Jones' readiness to lend a helping hand to any movement connected with a good cause in the neighbourhood, ani expressed kiaiself in entire sympathy with the occasion. Pefore the presentation took plaee a very enj "Table rnutieal preirramme was contributed by several friends, the aeeonpaaimeats being played by Mr W Nuttall, Holywell, and Mr B Lloyd, Mortyn. The programme having been gone through, the Cksirman said he had great pleasure in calling upon his wife to aiake the presentation on behalf of the committee. Mrs Batters in rising was loudly cheered and in handing the present to Mr Jones, expressed the great pleasuie with which she performed the agreeable task, and hoped that he would long be spared to make use of the beautiful and valuable present, and that in looking at it it may recall to memory his many Ffynnongroew friends (applause). Mr Jones briefly responded and stid words failed him to express his gratitude at being the recipient of tnch a beautiful present. He thanked everyone. The ten years he had res ded at Jfyaaongroew had been a pleasant time- Speeches were aftlerwarda delivered by Mr D Pierce. Holywell, and several members of the committee, and Englynion by Trebor Men. The present, which was subscribed to eiiiefly ky the imhabitants of Ffynnongroew and several of the members of Rhyl atd Holywell Teachers' Association, consisted of a massive go d watch and chain with the following inscripciom engraved on the ease. —" Presented to Mr T Joaes. school- master, by friends and inhabitants of Ffynnongroew, as a token of respect and esteem in which he is held by them.- March, 1896.11 A vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Batters breoght a most interesting and enjoyable evening to a close.

A *AK once' went to a Turkish neighbour and •olicited the loan of a rope. The Turk went into his house, and after a delay of several minutes, returned and told the borrower that the rope was in us, feyina op lour. What do you mean ?" said the neighbow. How can a rope be used to bind up flour ?" A ?«!»• may be applied to anr use," replied tin Tnrfe wken I do not wish to lend it." THTK Rev. Sydney Smith, being once asked by a friend for a reserved seat in St. Paul's, said: "To go to St. Paul's is certain death. The thermometer is ee-reral degrees below zero. My sentences are frozen te the- come out of my mouth, and are thawed in the course of the summur, making strange aoism IMA- unexpected assertions in rarious parts of the eknreb."