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

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, The Committee met on the 17th inst., and reported upon the Halkyn-street Schools.—The Clerk said that the sub-inspector (Mr Morris) had visited the Halkyn-street Schools, and made several recommendations. He had made no entry in the Log Book in the boys' department, which showed that he was satisfied with that department. In the girls' department, however, he had made a very important entry with regard to the teaching staff, which was described as insufficient, and which would affect the various grants, if not attended to.—The various recommendations were as follows: (1), The upper portion of the class room doors to be of glass. (2) Apertures to be made in the upper parts of the closet doors throughout the schools. (3) That numbers corresponding to the children's numbers on the register be put upon the clothes pegs to save confusion. (4) A better supply of water be provided for the various lavatories. (5) That divisional partitions be provided for the purpose of making temporary class rooms.— The Committee agreed to the various recom- mendations, and tho Clerk had been instructed to write for tenders for the supply of a water tank, and also for the carrying out of other necessary work. The Committee adjourned to inspect the Spring Gardens Schools and expressed their satisfaction at the state of the school and premises.

FINANCE COMMITTEE. At the Finance Committee held previous to the Board, accounts were passed for payment amounting to C69 16s. 5d., and cheques signed. —Tenders were received for the performance of the work arising out of the various recommenda- tions made by the Inspector, from Mr Thomas Lloyd, High-street, for A;4 18s. Od., and from Mr Edward Jones, Bagillt-street, for L4 5s, Od., the last being accepted. Also tenders were received from Messrs E. and H. Hughes, JE8 15s. Od., and Messrs Parry and Morris, Y,8 2s. 6d., for the supply of a suitable tank. The lowest tender was accepted.

SCHOOL REPORTS. The list of attendances showed that in the boys' department of the Halkyn-street School, the average attendance was 93 against 82 for the corresponding period of last year, being an inorease of 11. During the month 2 boys had left the school,and 2 had been admitted, leaving the school in the same position. In the girls' department there were 101 upon the register; 2 had been admitted and 1 left. The average attendance had however decreased by 4, being 71 as against 75 last year. It was remarked that it was a very low average.—The Clerk said possibly it was due to the weakness of the teaching staff.-The attendance at the Spring Gardens School for the fortnight previous to its being ,.lr.c",iI I-- MiI;ro Officer, had been very goo e ltondance at that time was It "J" ith 86 last year, being an increase of 16, and the number on the register showed an increase of 13.

RE-OPENING OF THE SPRING GARDENS SCIIOOL. The Clerk stated that he had received an order from the Medical Officer of Health, by whose orders the school had been closed, for the re-opening of the Spring Gardens School on the 23rd inst. He was also glad to state that the schools and premises had been inspected by the Local Government Board Inspector, and ho had expressed extreme satisfaction both with the sanitary arrangements of the school and grounds -Mr Thomas Humphreys asked was it true, he had heard it outside, that there was a case of illness at the Catholic School ? He did not think it fair to close the one school and not close another one which was only just across the way. He had also heard that a number of the children who previously attended at the Spring Gardens School had gone over to the Catholio Schools.— In answer to the Chairman, the Attendance Officer said the 4ttendance at Spring Gardens the week previous to closing was about 92, and, now it was 87 to 90—Mr Samuel Jones said there was an impression abroad that the Spring Gardens School had been closed on account of the school not being in a satisfactory sanitary condition. He wished, however, to point out that it was erroneous. The reason the school had been closed was on account of its surround- ings. If the Sanitary Authority of Holywell had done its duty, it would not have allowed a lazy scavenger to accumulate the filth and stuff that had been accumulated down the Spring Gardens, (and so Holywell, which was not only the most healthy town in North Wales, but in England and Wales, so naturally was it drained), would have prevented the epidemic of diphtheria. He was sorry the Board had been placod in the position it had owing to the action of the "lazy scavenger."

A COMING CONFERENCE. The Clerk submitted correspondence which had passed between himself and Mr .Roberts, the chief inspector of the distriot, in which ho had broached the advisability of holding a conference with the Inspector and the Board, with regard to various matters, notably the subject of Evening Continuation Schools. The replies were to the effect that the Inspector was inclined to meet the Board and would do so at a future date.

THE ATTENDANCE OFFICER'S REPORT. The report of the Attendance. Officer showed that everything was proceeding in a most satis- factory state, and the attendances at the various schools were as good as could be expected considering the presont state of the town. There were no cases to proceed againet.

0 A stracjEsTioii AND A GOOD ONE. Mr Gratton Thomas said ho should like to suggest that it bo an instruction to the school cleaner of the Bagillt Schouls to keop fires in the building, so as to have the place prepared for the reception of the children at anytime the order oame to open the schools, and not send the children into damp rooms.-Mr Thomas Humphreys said he was pleased to say that fires were kept going there almost every day. The school cleaner had consulted with him, and he had advieed her to keep fires goirig.—The Chairman said it was a good thing indeed, and all the members concurred. This concluded the I busness of the Board.

MOLD. A LAUDABLE OBJECT.—On Tuesday evening a miscellaneous entertainment was held at the Bethesda Calvinistic Methodiet Chapel in aid of a fund fur forming a library in connection with the Sunday school. Mr R. M. Wynne presided over a large amlienoe, and the proceedings proved highly enjoy- able. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION,—At a meeting of the Looil Governing lioriy on Monday last, it was resolved to establish an intermediate school for girls, to be opened for the Easter term of next year. COTTAGE HOSPITAL.—The treasurer of the institu- tion (Mr. Edwin Roberts) has received from Messrs Geo. Watkinson and Sons, Ltd., a cheque for L13 4s 7d in aid of the Hospital funds. X12 7s Id of this amount was collected from the men employed at the Buckley Collieries, the remaining 17s 6d beivg made up of fines. DEATH OF AN OLD INHABITANT.—On Saturday last there passed away a lady who was highly and deservedly respected in the town, in the person of Miss Mary Jones of Brynsiriol. Miss Johes had for many years been head mistress of the Mold National Girls' School, in which capacity sheen joyed the full confidence of the Vioar of the parish and the school committee. The mortal remains of the deceased lady weie interred in Nerquis Parish churchyard on Tuesday last, and it is but natural that Mrs Trickett (head mistress of the school) Miss Thomas (assistant mistress), the pupil teachers and scholars of the Girls' National school ubould attend at the funeral of one who bad been for a great number of years head unstress of the school, and who up to the time of her death subscribed to its funds, and took the warmest interest in its welfare. Great sympathy is universally telt towards Miss Joues, deceaned's surviving sister, who is in a weak ttate of health. GRAND CONCBBT.—There has been of late quite a plethora of entertainments provided for the public, which have been well patroniwed, and there was no exception to the concert given in the Tswn Hall on Monday, by Mr J. P. Adams, organist at the parish church, there being a large and fashionable audience present. This was naturally to be expeoted as Mr Adams is well known for his ability in musical oarering he alto made a happy departure from the ut-ual form of concerts by including a drawing-room entertainment; and also gaye a public introduction of the Mold Choral Union. The artistes engaged were Miss Mary Langdon, R.A.M., soprano; Miss Violet Simpson, R.A.M., contralto; Mr T. Barlow, Manchester, tenor Mr T. E. Adams, St. Asaph, bass; assisted by Mr E. Barlow and Mr Leslie Harris, of Liverpool, drawing-room entertainer.— The performance of the Male Voice Union, in the choruses Comrades' song of Hope 'I Martyrs of the Arena,' aLd The Crusaders,' was exceedingly well done, especially taking into consideration that they have ouly had a short time to pvactiue, we can only say that if they will oontinue to combine together there is a suceet-sf ul career in store for them. -Mitis Violet Simpson has au exquisite voice and sang with charming effect. When the heart is young.' Mies Langdon sang Gounod's Jewel song with artistic taste. In the du>tt 'Sainted Mother,' by these ladies, the blending of the voices was heard to great advantage, and the audience would not be satisfied until an encore was given. Mr Barlow is the possessor of a splendid tenor voice and his singing of Take a pair ot sparkling eyes,' from the I Gondoliers,, was all that could be desired. Mr T. E. Adams and Mr Barlow in their bass songs did well, and probably at an early date their names will be more prominent before oonoert goers. Mr Leslie Harris, who is known for his versatility, quickly became a favourite with the audience. His descrip- tion of I The village choral sooiety' and subsequent illustrations of the style of Mendols;ohn,Choper, and Mozart, brought to bear upon a popular song were exceedingly clevtr and diverting. Mr Adams acted as accompanist an i it is to be hoped his praise. worthy efforts willl meet with substantial reward. The programme was as follows:—Part 1: Chorus, I Comrades' song of hope,' Mold Male Voice Union; song, By the fountain,' Miss Violet Simpson; song, Take a pair of sparkling eyes,' Mr Barlow song, Jewel Miss Mary LaLigdon song, 4 The Demon king,' Mr T. E. Adams; duett, 'Sainted Mother,' encored Ilnd Bang Venetian boat song, Misses Langdon and Simpson solo pianoforte, Mr W. H, Adams; oborus, Martyrs of the Arena,' Mold Male Voice, Union; sketch, 'The Village Choral Society,' encored, It does go,' Mr Leslie Harris. Part II: Duett, 'Excelsior,' Messrs T. Barlow and T. E. Adams song, 4 Flight of ages,' Mr E, Barlow song, When the heart is young,' Miss Violet Simpson song, Good night,' Mr T. Barlow; SOD", The Castilian maid,' Miss Mary Langdon song, Guiding lights,' MrT. E. Adams; chorus, 4 The Crusaders,' Mold Male Voice Union sketoh, 4 A little music,' encored and recited Hildegard,' Mr Leslie Harris finale, • God save the Queen.' FORTNIGHTLY PETTY SESSIONS MONDAY. Before Messrs P. B. Davies-Cooke (in the chair), P. Tatton Davits-Cooke, 0. P. Morgan, Thomas Parry, and Algernon Potts. TBANSFFBBS. Transfers of licenses were granted to John Jones, Crown Vaults, High-street John Roberts, Victoria Hotel, Chester-street; Robt. Jones, Butcher's Arms Gladstone-street; John Evans Lloyd, Swan Inn, Gwernymynydd, and Francis Lloyd, Brown Cow, High-street. Euoch Elias Jones, applied for a transfer to him of the licenae of tho Vaults, High- street.—Supt. Davies reported that from enquiries made it had been ascertained that in 1895. the applicant had been convicted of Sunday trading at Ruthin, and fiued 40s., and had also been subse- qvently cautioned for a similar offence.—Application refused. A FORTUNE IN SCHOOL BOABD FINES. Robert Bennett, of New Brighton, and Thos. Williams, of Wylfa, Mold, were summoned by Wm Hookes, attendance officer, for committing breaches of the bye-laws of the Mold School Board. Both defendants were very old offenders, and the Chair- man remarked that they must have spent a fortune in fines. The maximum penalty of 6. was imposed in each case, the Benoh declining to allow time for pay ment.-J ohn Catherall, of New Brighton, who bad not previously offended was summoned by tbe same ofiioer. As the child in question had been ill, the case was dismissed, defendant being repremauded for not acquaintiug attendance officer of its condition. EXPLOSIVES. The explosive stores in the division of Mold, were reported to be in a satisfactory condition, and their licenses were, without exception, renewed. ♦

RHYL. BURNT TO DEATH THBOUOH LIGHTING A CANDLE.— At Rhyl, on Monday, Mr Richard Bromley, county coroner, held an inquest on the body of the six year old daughter of Thomas Williams, ostler, Greenfield- plaoe. While the mother of the deceased went to a neighbour's house for her two younger children, deoeased lighted a candle at the fire and went to a cupboard to look for some meat, setting her olothing alight in doing so. Atthough attended to by Dr. Thomas, and put in the hospital, she died on Sunday from the effects of the burns and shock. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death." 0

HAWARDEN. Mr Gladstone has appointed as Warden, of St. Deniol's Hostel and Library at Hawarden, the Rev. Gilbert C. Joyce, sub-warden of St. Michael's College, Aberdaro. Mr Joyce is a son of the vicar of Harrow and a nephew of the late Prebendary Joyce, the well-known authority on convocations. He was eduoated at Harrow, under Dr. Butler, and took honours at Brasenose College, Oxford, in 1888. He was Ilulmeian scholar, and subsequently studied German theology at Bonn and Semitic languages a; Oxford.

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MOSTYN. I' LIBEL lawsuits are svpensive things, as Dr Pan Jones, like many others, has experienced. It will be remembered that some time ago the doctor was proceeded against by the Rev. Evan Jones, of Carnarvon, and Mr John Davies ("Gwyneddon") for libel, and adjudged to pay ten pounds damages, together with thee; st-i in the action, which amounted to £ 165 16a lid—a serious business for a man who haa insibted apon remaining at Mostyn to preach the gospel and take his red van around the country as the apos Ie of land nationalisation. In a circular it is stated that the matter from which the libel arose has involved the dootor in a loss of no leas a sum than three hundred and sixty-five pcunds-a pound for every day in the year. There is not much in Dr Pan's politics to reoommend him to the liberality of Tories and landlords, but, stripped of his Millennial views, he is not at all a bad specimen of humanity. He is one of the most honest and outspoken of socialists, has injured no mortal creature but himself, and his pioturesqoe personality is a sight which Welshmen of all creeds would be unwilling to lose from amongst them. Thoroughly unselfish and disinterested, he is a typical reokless and impetuous Celt, with most of the virtues and the weaknesses of his race. A little subscription just now from any sympathising quarter would be gratefully acknowledged by the secretary, Mr Rhydwen Parry, Blaenau Fastiniog.

RUMMAGE SALE AT THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS. On Wednesday evening last, an interesting and highly successful rummage sale was held at the National Schools, Mostyn. The proceeds were in aid of the building fund of the sohool, as owing to extensive alterations having to be made in the premises to meet the educational department's re- quirements this fund will, when all is complete, have been called upon to the extent of S450. In response to the Rev Griffith Jones' (vicar), oall, numerous friends bad contributed articles of all descriptions, aud the various stalls were loaded with both useful and ornamental ware, clothing, photos, toys, books, &o defying description. The various stalls were presided over oy the following ladies Mrs Griffith Jones, Vioarage Mrs and Miss Barratt, Bronheulog Mrs Roberts Glanydon House; Mrs Peers Jones, Bridge House; Mrs Christian, Miss Morris, Marsh Farm Miss Bassett, and numerous helpers. In the olassroom the book stall was kept by the Rev W. Williams, curate the toy department presided over by Miss Edith A. Jones, the Vicarage, and Miss Prudence Roberts, Glanydon House, assisted by Miss Jones, Glanydon House Miss Ada Johes, Miss Bessie Williams, and Miss Edith Morris, Marsh Farm. The bran tub, which was doing a roaring trade, also occupied a conspicuous plaoe, and was in oharge of Miss Prudence Roberts. Gifts towards the sale were received from Lord and Lady Mostyn, of Mostyn Hall, Capt. and Mis- Feilding, and many others inoluding the various stallholders and assistants.

TRELOGAN. HUNT MEETING.—The Flint and Denbigh hounds met at Trelogan on Saturday, and a large party assembled, which included the Right Hon. Lord Mostyn, Mr Hugh R. Hughes, of Kinmel (Lord Lieutenant of Flintshire), Mr Wynne, Cefn, Major Greggon Ellis, Mr and Mrs Philip T. Davies-Cooke, &c. The Mostyn woods were drawn, but foxes refused to quit, and the day's sport was in that respect disappointing.

GREENFIELD. CONCERT.—On Wednesday evening a pleasant concert was given in Alpha Chapel, under the pre- sidency of Mr F. Llewellyn Jones, B.A., LI.B., Greenhill. The concert was well attended, and the programme was ably sustained by Miss Hooson, Flint; Miss Ada Joneq. Rbyl; Mr Samuel Owens, Bagillt; Mr Thomas Owens, Flint; Mr Joseph Coppaok, Connah's Quay, and Mr John Henshaw, Connah's Quay. The accompaniments were played by Mr Willie Nuttall. The proceeds were in aid of the Children's Clothing Club. GBRENFIELD CRUROR LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY,-The weekly meeting of the above was held on Wednesday evening, when a debate took place, the subjeot being 44 Which is the most effective power for good, the pulpit or the press." The chairman (Rev, W. A. Morris), after a few intro- ductory remarks, called upon Mr J. B. Ankritt to open the debate. Mr Aokritt in a lengthy and interesting speech, which was well received, strongly maintained that the pulpit was the most effective and wae followed by Mr Wm. Jones, who contended that the press was by far the most effective power for good. After a prolonged and interesting debate, in which several members took part, the question was put to the meeting, when it was found that a large majority voted in favour of the pulpit. The meeting closed with the usual votes of thanks.

HALKYN, DISTINGUISHED VISITOBS AT EATON.-The Duke and Duchess of Teok conoluded their visit to Eaton on Monday morning, when they drove in an open carriage, with postilions and outrider, to Cheater Station, and left by 11.30 Euston train for White Lodge, Richmond. On Friday a party, inoluding the Duke of Teck, the Duke of Westminster, and Prince Adolphus of Teck, shot over the Pulford preserves, and killked about 800 head of game.

MESSRS PROCTOR AND RYLAND'S ROOT PRIZES. The results of the annual competition for the prizes offered by Messrs Proctor and Ryland, of Birmingham and Chester, for the best arops of swede turnips and mangolds, grown with the aid of their specially-prepared manures, have just been announced. Notwithstanding the difficulties ex- perienced by growers in most districts in consequence of the dry weather at seed time, some excellent orops have been grown, the first prizes for swedes in the three classes going to crops of over 49, 48, and 41 tons per acre respectively while in the class for mangolds the first prize crop was over 75 tons per acre, which is, we understand, the heaviest weight recorded since these prizes were instituted forty-three years ago. These remarkable results afford ample proof of what can be achieved by skilful cultivation aided by the use of a good and reiiable fertiliser, even when the weather is un. favourable for root-growing. The following are the awerds of the Judge, Mr Arthar Callwood, of Northfield, who inspected and weighed the heaviest of the competing crops DISTRICT No. 1.—CLASS A.-Five acres of swedes, grown with Messrs Proctor and Ryland's special prepared manure, upon any farm within the counties of Hereford, Salop, Stafford, Warwick, Worcester, Gloucester, Berkshire, Hants, Surrey, Oxford, Buckingham, Hertfoad, Bedford, Northampton and Huntingdon — first prize, X15 15s., to Mr J s Billington, Balterley Farm, Crewe, average weight per acre of five statute aoree, 49 tons lowt. lqr. 201b.; second prize, £10 10s., to Mr S Timmis, Charnes Old Hall, Eoolesball, Staffordshire, 39 tons 7owt. Oqr. 161b. third prize, j65 68., to Mr F H Sharrod, Cherrington Manor, Newport, Salop, 38 tons 4cwt. lqr. 41bs. DiSTBicr No. 2.—CLASS B.—Five acres of swedes, grown with Messrs Proctor and Ryland's special prepared manure, upon any farm in the counties of Cumberland, Westmorland, Kork, Lancaster, Lin- coln, Nottingham, Leicester, Rutland, Der!>y, Chester, Flint, Denbigh, Carnarvon, Merioneth, Radnor «nd Montgomery—First prize, £ 15 \fa,, to Mr R. Roberts, Bronygadair, Portmadoc, average weight per acre of five statute acres, 48 tons 12 owt. 8 qrs. 12 lb; second prize, £10 10s., to Mr Griffith Roberts, Bodvel Hall, Pwllbeli, 47 tons li cwt. lqr 41b.; third prize, £ 5 osA, to Mr G. K. Simooik,, Dodoott, Whitohurcb, Salop, 41 tons 17owt. 0 ir 16 lb. H OLABS C.— Five acres of swedes grown wife Messrs Proctor and Ryland's special prepared manut on any farm in England and Wales (not eligible t compete in Districts Nos. [ and 2)—First prizt f P n *° Roberts, Trefarthen, Liar fair, I.(* Anglesey, average weight per acre of fiv statute acre 42 tons 10 owt. aooond pnze', JEo ag. to Mr R. Williams, Caer Elen, Valley, Anglesey 41 tons 4 cwt. I (jr. 4 lb. uu ^Wo acits mangold wurtzel, grow with Messrs Procior and Ryland's speoial prepare manure upon any fariu in England or Wales-Fir; prize, X15 15s., to Mr T. Williams, Slindon Hous, E^cieshaii, Staffordshire, average weight per acre f two statute acre, 75 tens 8 owt. 2 qr. 8 lb. secod prize, X 10 1 (-;m to Mr J. Carr Saunders, Bucklan, Betchworth, Surrey, 63 tons 4 cwt. 1 qr. 4 lb. thil prize, X5 5s., to Mr T. E, Griffiths, Gallt Biri" Pwllheli, 62 loan 12 owt. 3qr. 121b.

FLINT. GOOD NBWS.—We are informed that the Flint Marsh Colliery will commence working again, and that a large number of men with enter the pita on Monday next. THE POOR CHILDBBW'S CLOTHING RELIEF FUND. The committee responsible for the disposal of the fund for providing the Door children of the borough with suitable clothing to attend the various schools, have, for the time, almost reaohed the end of their tether, and all the large supply of clothing and ologs has been disposed of. They desire to thank tho numerous subscribers, and this week acknowledge the receipt of T' £ 2 2a. from Messrs P. Walker and Sons, Warrington. SOCIAL TBA.-On Wednesday the English Wei" leyans held a social tea in the sohoolroom. The tables were presided over by Mrs Price, Mrs Sewell, Mrs Johnson, Mies Pierce, Miss Hawks, and the Misses Woof. In the evening a service of song, entitled The river singers," was ably rendered by the Connah's Quay United Choir. The connective readings were efficiently given by Miss Hall, Castle View, to a large and appreciative audienoe. The chair was ocoupied by Mr Bibby, of Buckley. GRAND CONCBBT AT THE Town HALL.— On Wednesday evening last, a grand concert, in aid of the St. Mary's Oathollo Schools' was given in the Town Hall, promoted by the Rev. Father Jennings. The attendance was very good, and the oonoert altogether of a most successful characier. The following was the programme :-Part I—Quartette, Tia a glorious thing to be a Queen,' Miss Burnett, Miss Parry, Mr Barlow, and Mr Owens song, Oft to Philadelphia,' Mr Fred O wens song, The lost chord,' Miss Annie Parry; song, Ailea mine,' Mr Thomas Barlow; song, • When the tide comes in,' Miss Marie Burnett; duet, Maying,' Miss Parry, and Mr Owens; humorous sketch, Mr George Tiieakstone .-Part If-Qaartette, Strange adven- ture,' The Party; song, Tom Bowling,' Mr Thos. Barlow song, A tale twice told,' Miss A. Parry; humorous song, Mr George Theakstone; song, Whisper and I shall hear.' Miss Marie Burnett; song. 'The old soldier,' Mr Fred Owens; quartette, Good night,' The Party humorous song, Mr Geo. Theakstone. The able aooompanist was Mr Eiddle, and the artistes all acquitted themselves with groat credit. The singing of the National Anthem brought the oonoert to a close.

OPENING OFITHE NEW CONSERVATIVE CLUBROOM. SPEECHES BY LORD MOSTYN, MR. P. P. PENNANT, AND COL. HOWARD. The opening of the new Conservative clnb- rooms, in Flint, was fittingly celebrated on Wednesday evening last, when the rooms were formally deolared open by the Right Hon. Lord Mostyn (Chairman of the Flintshire Constitu- tional Association.). supporting nis lorasnip were Mr Thos, Bate (the President of the Flint Conservative Club), Mr P. P. Pennant, Colonel Howard, Mr Chas. Davison, Connah's Quay Mr T. W. Hughes, Flint, and the following ladies and gentlemen were also present—Major 0. E Dyson, Mr Rowland Hughes, Mr Taylor, Stationmaster; Mr Dale, Penypulment; Mr Hughes, Bryn cooh; Mr John Brockley, Miss r )ra Bolton, Beotory; Mr H, Owen, Mr B. Elackwell, Conservate agent, Northop; Mr orester, Boot, Northop; Mr Fryer, Leadbrook; liss Josephine Jones, the Misses Craft, Mrs A. T. Roberts, Albert House; Miss Hughes, Voleshill; Mrs J. Foulkes, Dr Marston, Mr Collin, Mr Egerton, Miss Bibby Lloyd, Flint; Mr E. Blane, Oonnah's Quay; Mr Morris, Gas Works; Mrs Bellis, the Misses Jones, Tan- ;;f«',Ut; Miss Jones, Mr R. Jones, Pentre; Mr L. W. Christopherson, Mr O. B. Christopherson, Mr W. F. Jones, Mrs Ishmael Jones and Miss Williams, Trelawny Towers; Mrs Dr. Jones, Mr John Lloyd, Mr O. T. Watkins, Mr H. T. Mannington, Mr Dawson, &o., the large room being literary crowded. The three rooms secured are splendidly fitted up for the purposes of a club, and form part of Trelawny Hous«, Trelawny-sq. There are two ft lliard tables—a full sized and a three-quarter aIoed-which are lighted with gas pendants, six burners providing the light for the large one. (nd two for the smaller one. The other rooms tire being fitted up as reading and card rooma. The following gentlemen acted as the committee for oarrying out the arrangemoiatgp-Mesiirs T. W. Hughes (hon. sec.), Wm. Hughes (hon. treasurer), Biohard Jackson, J. Wilson Owen, V. J. Morris, J. P. Bowen, J. Bibby Denny, John Price, Edw Poynton, Jas, Clarks, Thos. Kind Bellis, F. Dykina Jones, Jaa. Griffiths, and E. J. Williams. The chair at the opening meeting was taken "by Mr Thos. Bate, Kelsterton, (president of the club), who attended at some personal incon- Tcnience, as he was suffering from a severe oold Mr T. W. Hughes raild letters of apology from ilr Raikes, London Prof. H. Hughes, Mr la. Taylor, Uoleshill, and Mr J. W. M. Evans, j'lint. Mr Bate then called upon Lord Mostyn b open the club. Lord Mostyn (who was received with loud ipplause), expressed to Mr Bate his sorrow that ie had a cold and had lost his voice. It was ex.. temely kind of him under the circumstances to ome there and preside (hear, hear) He wouid ilso express his own gratification at being jresent to take part in such an interesting oremony as chairman of the Flintshire Consti- Utional Association. He congratulated the nembers of the i lint Club first upon having such splendid club, and also upon the fact that they lid been able to carry on such a successful cl u b a other premises (hear, hear). In itself, it faowed that the Conservative and Unionist quae in the Borough of Flint was gaining gemnd (applause). lie was glad to see so many liaes present, and although they were not pbers of that Club, he waa pleased to know t were members of the executive of the Ijriarose League (applause). Clubs of that b 'tI, whether political or social, were to be en- cja aged, and he was glad to say that similar eir-a were springing up all over the country. l1if¡ had clubs now fermed tit Holywell and H.) ttatyn. When he talked of the exciting tlt they in Flint had had, and the great and nole fight they had fought, he could say they hie been beaten but not disgraced (hear, hear ajff applause). They had been most successful aviough they had not returned a Conservative nsmber for the Borough nor County, they had asfsted in the general expression of tbe country. Hchoped that many of them present in the room wotid live to see the names again hung over the barony of the Town Hall, and that upon the next ocesion the name of the Conservative candidate woild come first (heaj, hear). He referred to a spieoh delivered by Mr Herbert .Lewis, M.P., and alo to the Armeinian qoestion. They were all very gled he was snre to hear that Mr Herbert Lewis had retirned amongst them very much benefited in hfdtb (bear, hear). They mast understand that were many things upon which he and Mr Lewis agreed, bat politically speaking thtir views were as lar apart as the poles (applause). He had Jeen reading the address delivered by Mr Lewis to the iidies of Flint, and he read a part of it, as it ooncerned the landlords. Mr Lewis had said that the Government had taken the first opportunity they could to look after their own friends. He also read a part of Mr .Lewis address relating to t b 3 Land Rating Bill, in which Mr Lewis said the benefit would eventually go into the landlord's poekets, as they would raise the frmerll. rents to compensate for the abatement. The speaker said it was rediculouB to think of such a thing, and he did not believe ihat a single landlord would so raise the rents, and bfcsides it must be remembered that Mr Herbert L-rwin was himself a landlord (hear, hear). With regard to the last session of Parliammt he would ea it had been o most suooessful one, in spite of the opDosition of certain irresponsible members, and the tle; oa Lai been one apon which the Couservatives coulil look with every satitifaction as several very lheful measures hai been passed and inserted upon the Statute Book (applause). To those who were interested in the educational question—and in Flint he waa certain they were all interested in educational offairs, because he was proud to state they had no Board School in the Borough—(applause)—he would say that the two great Houses of Convocation had met and discussed the educational question and formed certain resolutions which would be the platform upon which the Churoh would proceed. After enumerating the resolutions, he said they must not however ask too muoh, as he was poistive that the Radical side of the House was so much opposed to voluntary schools as to want to wipe them off the face of the oountry. Pereonally he was favourable to state-aid but not to rate-aid (applause). Upon the Armenian question he would say that thanks to Mr. Gladstone and Lord Rosebery that queetion had not become a political one. Had it become a political question he would have had no faith in it (hear, bear). They knew the polioy adopted by Load Salisbury, who had said that with regard to the Armenian question England was doing its dnty (applause). England was unable to move singly in the matter, and without the oonsent of the other Powers. If they lived in the days of Peter the Hermit he had no hesitation in saying a crusade would have prooeeded against hat monster the Sultan, and that England would have been in the front of it. But they did not live in the days of Peter the Hermit, bat in the days of the niaeteenth oentury, and when they considered that a big oountry —a neighbouring oountry-like Russia was doing nothing in the matter, It was not to be wondered at tbatJEngland did not proceed (hear, hear). He would recall to their memories what had been said by Lord Salisbury on the subjeot, and they may be sure a day of retribution would come, in fact it was coming. In concluding, his lordship said he was pleased to be there that night to open the Club, and he hoped it would be a rallying point, and be instru- mental some day in secursng the return of Conser- vatives for the Boroughs and County of Flint. His lordship then formally deolared the Club open, amid prolonged applause. Mr P. P. Pebnant, Nantlys, who was received with loud applause, addressing the audiehce as my good old friends of Flint" proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Lord Mostyn for opening the club. He congratulated them upon having such a club. He reviewed the interesting progress of his various electioneering campaigns, dating baek to 1878, and said he had always generons and noble support from the men and women of Flint (hear, hear). Although he would no longer be the standard bearer, he would always be ready and willing to support whoever was selected to captain the eause. In the past they had fought manfully and well, and that was how they were going to go on in the future. At the last eleotion he had said that there was only one thing that could do anything to roll away the heavy olouds of oppression that were weighing upon us all, and that was to return to power a Government who would do away with all those revolutionary projects and although they in that district had not sent anyone to assist—there had been suoh a deoided expression made as to confirm the answer received from all partd of the eountry. In concluding, he said that nothing could be more satisfactory than to have Lord Mostyn to open their olub, and he did not think that the day was far distant, when the newly eleetea members would descend from the baloony of the Town Hall, and enter those rooms to receive the congratulations of Flint Conservatives upon their successful return (loud applause). Colonel Howard, upon rising to second the pro- position, received a most enthusiastic reception. Lord Mostyn and himself were old friends, they had been in school together, shot sogether, and fought politios on the same side (applause). He spoke of his first fight for the county of Flint, and recalled the anxious looks of his oponents upon the day of the counting, and said it was to Mr T. W. Hughes, Flint, that he in a great measure owed the fact that his opponent's majority was so greatly reduced. Upon that occasion Mr Hnghes had tasted blood- (laughter-and the result of that taste was those beautiful room6 (applause). With regard to the Armenian qaestioh he would say that he waf surprisee at the attitude taken up by people- some of whom were mshisters too-people who some time ago called the Conservative party jingos. With regard to the ednoatson question, he would say he was in favour of state and not rate aid, and secondly because the system of voluntary schools was such a great saving. That there was a sign of bettea times he was certain, for at the time of the last election wheat was about 22a., and at the present day it was somewhere about 36s., which was a little improvement. He was also in a position to say that the prospects of the Flintshire lead mining was on the improve. Finally, he ridiculed the whole report of the Land Commission, saying that the report was one of over 1000 pages, and was brought in quite against the weight of evidence. The vote was carried unanimously, and the usual votes of thanks were passed.

NORTHOP. RJmT AUDIT.—The half-yevrly rent audit of the Soughton Hall estate, belonging to Mr J. Eldon Bankes, was held at the Red Lion Hotel on Wed- nesday last, when an abatement of five per oent was made to agricultural tenants. The usual rent dinner was provided by Mr Hulme. THB RAVAGES OF THE WHITE AHT.—1The workers never venture in sight except in extreme cases. No one is ignorant of the terrible destruction these insects occasion to the works of man. Invisible to those whom they threaten, they push on their galleries to the very walls of their houses. They perforate the floors, the beams, the wood-work, the furniture, respeeting always the surface of the objects attacked in such a manner that it is impossible to be aware of their hidden ravages. They even take care to prevent the buildings they eat away from falling by filling up with mortar the parts they have hollowed out. But these precautions are only employed if the place seems suit- able, and if they intend to prolong their sojourn there. In the other case they destroy the wood with ineon- Ceivable rapidity. They have been known, in one single night, to pierce tne whole of a table leg from top to bottom, and then the table itself and then, still continuing to pierce their way, to descend through the opposite leg, after having devoured the contents of a trunk placed upon the table.—Cassette Inscet World, Looxo.-People who depreciate or pretend to be wholly indifferent to their looks, either act a lie, or else fail to recognise the main structure on which the human mind is built. What, in fact, are looks for ? If faces were like blades of grass or leaves of trees, where would be our identity ? Where would be our passions ? Where would be our motives ? The whole world would become a gigantic piece of machinery, worked by the mind of man, without aim, without vitality, without result. It is the human form divine which gives lifeblood to our passage through this world. Emulation, self-respect, improvement, and admiration are all qualities which spring from the consciousness that outward appearance is, and waa intended to be, a matter of importance. It is as much a law of nature as self-preservation. No matter how handseme or how ugly a man may be-and there is no distinction between man and woman here-let him go arm in arm with a friend towards a mirror. Whose image does he first glance at ? Not the friend's, you may be sure. Observe a lady walking along the street. How many times will she glance at her own reflection in the shop windows ? As often as she gets the ehance. The sight never loses its novelty. That question," What am I looking like T never loses ita fascination. Let her go into a room full of mirror*. She will look into one on the right, then immediately turn and repeat the process on the left. She is quite right. The two sides are entirely dif- ferent. Again, let her see a friend appear in a now dress of fashion. What is the first thought that occurs to her? If Now. I wonder how that would suit me ?" She immediately turns over in her mind how and when the idea is to be carried out, while the friend is all the while flattering herself she is an object of admiration. Let no man or woman condemn themselves for this weakness. It is common to all alike. Neither let them under- value good looks, nor despair of improving bad ones. The gift of beauty is often allied with a fascina- tion of manner which plain fet may sigh for in vain. If it could be bought for money, what price would not be paid for that peculiar glanoe ar- smile which is imprinted for all time But while we acknowledge its power and envy its possession, there is muoh to be said on the opposite side. Those who lack beauty avoid its snares. Those who are passed by pause to ask themselves how they may turn litok to ita best account. They have no chanoe in the world of show. They will not even have honourable mention. They had best not compete. Other fields are open to them, wider and more satisfying than the gift that fadJournal,

FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS WILL MEET Saturday, November 23rdBodelwyddan At 10.30 a.m

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CONNAH'S QUAY. RRITT AUDIT.—The balf-yearly rent audit of the Llywyncffa estate was held at the Hare and Hounds Hotel on Friday, Mr C. Mansbridge, agent, of St. Asaph, attending on behalf of Mr G. F. Clough, the landlord, to receive the rents. After the business the tenants were entertained to dinner, Mr Clough occupying the chair. ACCIDEKT. — On Saturday an engine-driver named George Roden, employed by the Wrexham, Mold, and Connah's Quay Railway Company, while shunting near the docks, met with an aocideni. Roden was on the foot-plate of the engine engaged shouting wagons, when one of the gauge taps of the engine blew out with great force, and volumes of steam issued from the boiler. Roden jumped off the engine as quickly ae possible, but not before he had been seriously scalded about the breast and face. Mr Miller, the goods agent of the company, was soon on the spot, and had the unfortunate man conveyed home.

Births. Birtlis. JCNBS—On the 24th inst., the wife of Mr Thomas Jones, Primrose Hill, Holywell, of a son. Pkwy-Ori the 16th inst.. the wife of Mr R. T. Parry, North and South Wales Bank, Mold, of a BOD. Marriages. CCEBIOAN—BYBHK—On the 21st inet., at St. Wine- fride's Catholic Church, Holywell, by the Rev. Father Flynn, S.J., Mr Thomas Corrigan, of Holy well, to Mrs Mary Byrne, Ransom Cottage. Holywell. Deaths. BELLIS-On the 22nd inet., at Main-street, Buckley, Florence, infant daughter of Mr Mosea Bellis, aged 8 weeks. OonAD-On the 18th inst., at Mill Lane, Baokley, George Thomas, son of Mr Edward Connah, aged 12 years. DA-Ti--On the 19th inst., at Reppart-street, Sea- combe, aged 78 years, Sarah, relict of the late Mr Joseph Davies, of Llwyni, Ysceifiog, Holy- well. Interred in Ysoeifiog Churchyard on Monday. FOUIXKS—On the 218t inst., at New-street, Mold, Mary, widow of the lata Mr Thomas Foulkes, aged 78 years. HUOHBS—On the 18th inst., at Blane's Court, Wepre, Connah's Quay, Margaret, daughter of Mr James Hughes, aged I month. JoN=-On the 21st inst., at Bryn Siriol, Mold Mary Jones, aged 75 years. JONBS-On the 23rd inst,, Mr Daniel JnneB, Pen-y- park, Holway, Holywell, aged 73 yeatF. JONKB-Un the 18th inst., tit Soughton, Northop, Mr John Jones, leadtnincr, aged 55 years. MATHIAS—On the 15th in t., at PLrk hill, Wepre, CODLah s Quay, or Grwentth, daughter of Mr Thomas Mathias, aged ) years. ROBERTs-On the 22nd inst at Daisy b ill, Buckley, Mr William Roberta, d 7G years. SVAK—On the 2Hrd iuht ^at Llwyni, Ysceifioir, Holywell, Mr John Swan, ehephsrd, aged 7& yeare. [IN MEMOBIAM]. In sacred and loving remembrance ci John Goutd late of Formby and High-street, Holywell, wh passed away, November 21tb, 18 £ 4.

Mr Wm. Young, Carlisle Dr. Davies, Machynlleth, and Mr E. Bailey, Ashley Heath, whose awards were as follows :—Mare or gelding over ,4-2, first, g C. Thornton Jagger, Esq., Redditcb mare or ^elding under 14-2, first, Mr T. Freers Meade, Richfield pony under 13-3, first, Mr Fennyhough, The Grange, Cheadle; pony under 13 handH, firat, Mr Thomap Cupnali, Hmmer pony not ^xoeediug 12-1, first, Mr C. B. Beach, Morton. The following are a few of the priuaipal prices realised A pair of blaok oobe from Mr Lowndes, Badwyn, 70gs.; brown mare, Mr Moreton, Miiton Green, 37gs. bay aelding, Mr Whalley, Ringway, 34gs. black mare, Mr J. 0. Holland, Aston, Newport, 30gs. bay pony, Mr Edwards, Johnstown, 25gs. roan pony, Mr Evans, Pontesbury, 27gs. brown pony, Mr T. Williams, Bangor, 37gs.; pair of ponies, Mr jjulbert, Middleton, 25ge. and 24gs.; brown pony, 12-2 Mr Copnali, Hanmer, 41ga. a black pony, 11.3' from the same owner, 18Jgs. blaok pony, 12 hands, Mr Francis, The Gaer, 231-go. A great 2 number of small ponies changed hands at prices from 12gs. to 21gs. each oobs 18gs. to 27gs. There -was a very large attendance and a grand clearance.