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WHY NOT LIVE A CENTURY?
WHY NOT LIVE A CENTURY? In the coming time," said a famous English poet, a man or woman eighty or one hundred years old will be more beautiful than the youth or maiden of twenty, as the ripe fruit is more beautiful and fragrant than the green. These ripe men and women will have no wrinkles on the brow, no grey hair, no beet and feeble bodies. On the contrary they will have perfect hearing, clear eyesight, sound teeth, elastio step, and mental vigour. Does this sound absurd and impossible f Why should it f People over one hundred years old are frequently met with in these days, as they have been as far as human records go back. A man is of no real value until he is past fifty and gained control of his passions and acquired some praotioal wisdom. After that he ought to have from fifty to seventy-five working years before him: Whoso dies short of one hundred (bar violence) dies of his own folly or that of his ancestors. One chief thing, however, we must learn. What is it ? Take an illustration- such as we see multitudes of on every aide. Mr Richard Legatte of New Bolingbroke, near Boston, Lincolnshire, is a man now somewhat over seventy. He is a farmer, well known and highly respected in his district. In the spring of 1891 he had an attaok of influenza from which he never fully recuperated. The severe symptoms passed away, of course, but he remained weak. No doubt food would have built him up, provided he could have eaten and digested it. Yet here was the trouble, his appetite was poor, and what little he took, as a matter of necessity rather than of relish, seemed to act wrong with him. Instead of giving him strength it aotoally produced pain and distress in the sides, chest and stomach. Then again-which is a common experience—he would feel a oraving for something to eat; yet on sitting down to a meal, in the hope to enjoy it, the stomach would suddenly rebel against the proceeding, and he would turn from the table without having swallowed a mouthful. Nothing could come of this but increasing weakness, and it wasn't long before it was all he could do to summon strength to walk about. As for working on his farm, that to be sure, was not to be thought of. He had a doctor attending him, as we shonld expect. If the services of a learned medical a an are ever needed they must be in such a oaatl-when nature seems to be all broken up, and the machinery runs slow, as our family clocks do when we have forgotten to wind them at the usual hour. Well, Mr Leggate took the prescribed medicines, but got no better. He asked the doctor why that was, and he seemed to be puzzled foj an answer at first. Naturally enough a doctor does not like to admit that his medicines are doing no good, because he expects to be paid for them and then there is his professional pride, besides. However, he finally said, If my'.medicines fail to make you better it is owiug to yeur age." That idea was plain as a pikestaff, and if the patient had never got any better afterwards, why who could diepute what the doctor said ? Nobody, of courge. It would look just as though Mr Leggate were really going to pieces from old age. But something subsequently happened which spoils that easy theory of the case. What it was he tells us in a letter dated February 3rd, 1893. After doctoring several months without receiving any benefit, I determinded to try Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup, I got a bottle from Mr G. H. Hansou, Chemist, New Bolingbroke. After I taking the syrup for a week I was much better, I had a good appetite, and what I ate digested and strengthened me and by the time I had taken two bottles I was well and strong as ever. You may publish this statement if you think proper. (Signed) Riohard Leggate." So it proved, after all, that Mr Leggate was not suffering from old age (at seventy ? Nonsense !), but from indigestion and dyspepsia. When Mother Seigel's great discovery routed that, he felt well and strong as ever." Now for the moral It is not Father Time who mows people down thua early in life; it is the Demon of Dyspepsia, Keep him away, and- barring accidents—you may live a century.
POINT OF AYR:
POINT OF AYR: NORTH WALRS MINKKS' FIIDKKAHON.—At a meet- ing of the Council of this Federation on Monday, at Wrexham, Mr Bowen, HatoJ Colliery, the president, was in tho chair, and taera were also present, Mr Thomas Hughes, Bersham, vios-prebident Mr E. Hughes, Poiut of Ayr, financial ueoretury Mr S. George, Plaskynaston, treasurer; and Mr E. Peters, Buckley, agent.—Mr Petera handed in a three months' notice of his intention to resign the post of agent and secretary, believing that several members of the Federation were of opinion that a ballot should be taken as to who should be agent in the future. He therefore resigned in order to prevent any animosity.—The resignation was accepted.—In referonco to the dispute at the Poutybodkm Colliery, near Mold, with referenoe to the field prices and low average earoings. it was decided that, in case no settlement was arrived at that week between a deputation and the manager, the men be empowered to give notice.—It was decided that the federation take steps to support the Penrhyn quarrymen in their struggle to maintain the right of combination, and it was also decided to urge the Federation of Great Britain likewise to support them, I ♦
Foetball,
Foetball, BANGOB v. RHYL.—This proved all interesting league match, and attracted a numerous crowd to Rhyl ground, where it was played off. After an exciting game, Bangor won by 3 goals, to 1 goal. MIDDLETON v. NHwi!owri. -Theme teams met at Middleton on Saturday in the Third (Qualifying) Round of the English Cup, the game ending in favour of the homekiters by three goals to nil. DRUIDS v STOCKPOBT COUNTY. This Third (Qualifying) Round of the English Cup was played at Ruabon on Saturday. After a most exoiting game the Druids won by thr,.¡e goals J to two. II MOLD RED STABS V. CBEVE COPPENIA.LL.- This Welsh Junior Cup ti9 was played at Mold last Saturday, when the Crewe team who played much I the better game, where victorious by 3 goals, to 1 goal. WBBXHAM V. OSWBSTBY.—At Wrexham Race- course, these teams met in a friendly matoh. The weather was beautiful, and the giuund in grand I condition. A good game ceded, to the oredit of Wrexham, by 5 goals, against Oswestry 2 goals. LLANDUDNO RESEHVB V. FLINT SWIFTS. This match in the Welsh Junior cup was played at Llandudno, before a large gate. The visitors played a creditable game, and only just got beaten by a goal, the final result being Llandudno Reserve, i goals; Flint Swifts, 4 goals. After the match ¡' the visiting team was entertained to tea by Mr J. J. Marks. CHESTEB COLLEGE V. HOLYWBLL RESERVE. —On the College ground on Saturday, before a Bmall crowd, these reserve teams indulged in a friendly. The visitors played with plenty of dash, and completely ran away with tho game, eventually winning hy goals to nii.—For the visitors M. I winning by$goals to nii.—For tbe visitors M. Roberts, Goodwin, and Matthews played a really splendid game. BUOKLKY Toww v. TBANMBBK ROVUBS.—This tie in the English Cup was played at Buckley, before a large attendance. The visitors came short of Douglas, and started with ten men, but the full team was soon made up. The home side had the advantage of the incline, aud tested the Rovers' { defence. A grand shot just missed the Rovers' goal. The home team maintained the upper hand, and finally won by two goals, to nil, I ABBBYSTWYTH V. WELISH.POOL.-At Aberystwyth, in the Welsh league competition, a capital game was witnessed. Welshpool kioked-off uphill, but the home forwards quickly drove them back, and a j series of attacks on the Welshpool goal followed. J The home forwards, however, thot badly, and for j about twenty minutes failed to find an opening. Thrca goals were put on in a very short time, after | about twenty minutes failed to find an opening. Thrca goals were put on in a very short time, after | the net was otoe disturbed by the home forwards, Final result :-Aberystwyth, 4 goals; Welshpool, 1 goal. I
; HOLYWELL. Y. FLINT. )
HOLYWELL. Y. FLINT. ) FLINT 8ECUBK THE TWO POINTS. Holywell had a visit from Flint last Saturday, i in the North Waies Coast League, and as is usual j when these teams meet considerable interest was eeuttroi upon the gtiwe, and quite an enthusiastic J crowd assembled to witness the event. Mr O. W. Bt-rrie, Rhyl, had charge of the teams, and fulfilled his office with anything but complete sucoess, allowing both teams to rough it, with utter disregard } to personal welltare. The teams were as follows HilJywell-Goal. J D Jones backs, R Jones, J Jones halves, Gallagher, Ivor Williamc, and Oare forwards, W Owen, W O Jones, J Ll Williams, G- Jones, and J Williams.—Flint—Goal, W Davies backs, E Roberts and T Lloyd halves, J Priee, Ja j Price and Lloyd; forwards, S George J Bibby, J Pieree, Jackson, aud Malin. Holywell started with only seven men, but at once attacked the Flint goal. Fliut returned and pressed, the homesters obtaining a short respite by kicking out. Just as 1 the late oommers put iu an appearanoe, Flint scored their first goal with a splendid effort. Holywell, I nuwfully represented, made off and had hard luok in not scoring. Attacking again, G Jones was fouled when within au ace of sooring, but no penalty J kick was awarded. From this point the game took a very rough turn, and several players were injured, but free kicks were not awarded to either side. Holywell pressed and J Williams sent over the bar. Flint returned and scored. From the centre kiok the homesters had another try but oould not Boore, but Flint added a third just before the interval, with a lucky shot. Half-time:- Flint, 3 goals Holywell nil. Resuming, the game proceeded at a very fat pace, the homesters pressed and scored in the first five minutes. Following up their success they soon secured another and Flint were kept in there own half throughout the rest of the game, and nothing but a brilliant defence, saved them from a heavy defeat. Six corners fell to the home team successively, alid a goal was scored from one of them, but the point was disallowed. A beautiful shot from one of the home forwards was struck out by the goal keeper with other assistance. The score at the end of a most exciting game was Flint 3 goals; Holywell 2 goals.
NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE.
NORTH WALES COAST LEAGUE. RESULTS UP TO DATE. Matches. Goals P, W. L. D. For Aget. Ptli Flint 6 5 1 0 25 12 10 'Llandudno 3.. 3.. 0 0 12 6.. 6 Rhyl 4.. 1.. 3.. 0 11 17.. 2 Bangor 2.. 1.. I 0 3 4.. 2 I Holywell.. 4.. 0.. 3 I 6 11" 1 Carnarvon 3.. 0.. 2 I 3 10.. 1
LOCAL FIXTURES. -SA-TuiaD.&Y…
LOCAL FIXTURES. -SA-TuiaD.&Y NBXT. Rhyl v. Holywell (Welsh Oup). Queen's Ferry v. Holywell Reserve. Mold County School v. Holywell County School. Bnckley v Flint (Flintshire League). Flint Swifts v Buokley Reserve.
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RAILWAY TIME TABLE.
RAILWAY TIME TABLE. J52X5MBER, 1896. CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY.— Down Tbaihb. i SPNDlTg. HOLYHKAL) A NT >> 1KESTER RAIT,WAY.—1> 7 Bi-iWfl. SmrDATi lbavb a.m tt.ma.m a.m £ a.m a. in: p.mR J p.in p.m.p.m p.m i p.m O .p.m. p.m [ a.ia ,a.m a.m p.m lbavk a.m cum a.xc a.m a.w am a.m, a.tn p-m P-m p.m p.m p.in p.m pjn p.m. p.m p.m p.m a.m a.id p.m. p.in. CHESTER 2 38 6 30:9 O! 10 5 §, 114-5 2 30 5 g 3 10 5 10 5 15 6 15 8 33 f |8 45 1120 2 38» 36 1126,6 0 HOLYHEAD 0 45 12 0 3 16 fe 0 8 6 6 6 1 0 8 6 Sandycroft 6 40 9 lo! ;g 1155| g Jg 3 20 5 25! ,8 56 1130 9 46 6 10 Bangor (dep).. 6 07 25 7 65 9 0 1045 1 9 4 25 7 17 & 3 6 55 1 52' ..9 3 Queen's Ferry. 6 45 9 15 2 "2 12 0 3 25 5 300 28 9 0 1135 9 60 6 15 Aber 6 10 7 34 9 10 1055 1 19 4 35 7 Connah'sQuay. 6 50 9 20 m a 12 5j 3 30 5 35 6 3J g 5 1140 9 55 6 21 Llanfairfechan, 6 15 7 39 8 9 9 15 11 0, 1 25 4 41 7 34 7 9 Flint 2 576 57 9 27: E JflS 1212 3 8 3 37! j5 426 40 'f* 9 12 1147 2 5T 10 3 6 29 Penmaenmawr. 6 21j7 46 8 15 9 21 11 6 1 32 4 49 7 41 7 15 Bagillt 7 2 9 32 .Jsii 1218 3 43| 5 48 g 45 g g 5) 18 115Sj ..108 6 35 Conway 6 31|7 55 8 24 9 31 1116 1 43 § 4 59 7 53 9 26 7 2612 23, 9 26 HOLYWELL. 7 9 9 37 1224 9,a 3 49i 5 5V6 50 -gdJ 9 25 1150, I1OI6 6 42 LlandudnoJun 6 38 8 10 8 31 9 39 11251 1 61 » 6 8 8 1» 34 I 9 89 Mostyn \7 179 45 jig-* 1231 B „ § 3 56 Q 6 2,6 57! g*» 9 32 12 6' j024 6 50 Colwyn Bay. 6 49,8 18 8 41 9 62(1135 2 31 « 5 20 8 14 9 44 7 36,2 38! Prestatyn 7 28 9 57 .of 12423 5,1-2 4 8 f6 12 7 79 9 9 42jl217| 1036 7 2 Colwyn 6 54 9 57(1139 2 81. 3 5 25 8 19| 7 40). |RHYL 3 21 7 3710 5 104o £ 2l ,12503 H| f 4 17 5 57,6 20,7 16 9 16, 9 50 1225 3 21 1044 12 5 7 9 Llandulas 7 2| 10 4 1147 2 14 I •§ 5 35 291 I I \bergele ,7 49 1019 1056 g a! <1 5,3 27' £ Z 6 10 • • 7 29 9 27\f Si •• | •«.>. 7 18 Abergele 7 7,8 28 8 52 1019 H5S 2 20 j ea 5 43 8 34' 7 561 1 Llandulas ,7 57 1027 '3 o 1 13 3 35 | S •• 6 18 •. 7 38 9 35 "■§ j I.. RHYL 7 21 8 3S 9 2 9 40,1024'l210 '1250 2 363 4$.6 406 68! | ,!8 48,10 6 8 63 5 5 20110 4 Colwyn 8 5 1035 | 3* g .1 21 3 43 3 "» 6 24 •• 7 45;0 40 « •• 0 17 31 Prestatyn 7 29j 9 109 48/1032' | 1258(2 43 3 53 5 48(6 gl j Is 56' 8 14' 5 28/ Colwyn Bay ,8 9 1040 (11 9 £ « 1 26 3 48t§fa 6 29 •• 7 50 9 451 5 g £ | 7 36 Mostyn (7 40 9 2210 0 •• 11230 ,1 82 55 4 4 5 59,6 I81 9 7| 8 25, 5 39 Llandudno Jun 3 52 8 25 1056 ,1123 1 42 4 4j"a •• |6 41! (8 710 5^~j 3 521 17 48 HOLYWELL J7 49 9 31 10 9,1052 |l ifl 3 4 4 13 0 8 6 27 lo 16 8 34 3 30 5 48 Conway 8 29 11 0 |ll27 1 464 8 6 45^ •• 8 lljl-0 9 t« g, b 1235 7 52 Bagillt \7 54 10l5j 1 2l| •• |4 19 6 14I6 33 |9 221 8 4l' ,5 54 Penmaenmawr 8 38 1110 1136 3 3 1 55 4 13;»4J 6 54 8 2l|l018 -S g -g j8 2 Flint 8 0 S 20! 1020; 1242| ,1 26 14 25 6 19 6 39 i9 27> 8 48 16 0 Llanfairfechan. 8 44 1116 1143 « ►, 2 14 25^^ 7 1 8 27!1024^. £ 8 8 Connah'sQuav. 8 8| '9 27 1028! I |1 33i 4 31 6 26 6 47 19 34! 8 55 \6 7 A-ber j 8 501121 7 j8 2 6 4 3l'«5*^ •• 1 •• 1 •• |8 33 I Queen'sFer:y.. 8 13! !9 32 1033' J |l 3S| 4 36 6 31 6 53 9 39 | 8 59; !6 12 Bangor 4 259 10 1131 12 5a 9 2 16 4 5')' | g. 7 16' 18 53 1039!^ 11 4 25 1 8 8 40 Sandycroft 8 20 ..9 37 103 | ,1 43 ..14 44 6 35 7 0 9 45 9 4 (616 'l.heiic? 5 51010 I 0 .2 5 48 co 951 .? 6 5 1 48 0 32 Center 8 319 14 9 469 55 1051 11201 «' 1533 35 1 58 6 45 7 •2" 9 55*050 o 20 4 1*0 6 30 050
VALE OF OLWYD, DENBIGH, RUTHIN…
VALE OF OLWYD, DENBIGH, RUTHIN AND OORWEN RAILWAYS. V'III DTIYT ■Y 'LRH/F? (P.M p.HI p.m I 3 50 1 0 3 20 6 5 9 22 lihuddlan 7 54,1059 1 7 3 29 6 14 9 31 3t. Asaph 8 1 11 6 1 12 3 36 '6 209 33 lrefnant. 8 9 1H4 j i8 3 44 L 2J g DENB.. } JI 1125 1 25 3 54 •• 359 5« 1-, I, 36 1140 1 28'4 0.. [7 35 10 5 ulanrhaiadr 8 44 II47 I 35 4 7 17 44 1012 Rhewl.. 8 61 1152 1 404 12 7 61 101T 3UTHIN 8 66 1157 1 44 4 17 7 56 102i %arth- 9 4 12 6 4 26 8 4 Nantclwyd 2 12 1213 4 33 8 12 9 1218 4 38 8 17i •• Owyddelwern.9 23 1224 4 44 8 23: Corwen 9 30 1231 4 61 8 3Gj a,m a,m p.m p.m p.m. D.m CORWEN 7 30 1035 1 30 5 60 „ Gwyddelwern ,7 35(1040 1 35 5 55 Derwen 7 42 1047 1 42 6 2 Nantclwyd i7 46H051 1 46 6 6 t, Eyarth |7 65111 0 1 65 6 15 RUTHIN 8 1 11 6 2 1 4 366 21 7 10 Rhewl 8 9:1114 2 9 4 41 6 28 7 16 Llanrhaiadr 8 13 1118 2 13 4 45 6 32 7 20 TFNTR ar '8 21 1126 2 21 4 63 6 40 7 28 j d.6 40j8 26 11332 33 5 0 7 48 Trefnant 6 47[8 31 1140 2 415 8 7 66 St. Asaph 6 56!8 37 11462 475 168 4 Rhuddlan 7 3j8 43 1152 2 66 6 25 8 IS Rhyl 7 12 8 51 12 0 3 6 6 34 8 22 Also Ruthin for Denbigh, 9.30 a.m daily, and 1030 p.m Saturdays only. MJLD AND DENBIGH RAILWAY. LIATI a.m a.rc a.m p.m p.m p,m p.m CHESTER. 6 56 1010 1148 2 27 6 30 6 10 8 36 Broughton Hall7 4 1019 12 0 2 39 6 22 8 48 Hope 7 21,1036 121712 66| 6 39 9 5 Padeawood 7 27 1042 1223!3 2 6 45 9 U Llong 7 30 1045 12263 6! 6 48,» 14 \rnTT» ar—7 34 1049 1230;3 9 6 0 6 52.9 18 1UU.L.1; j d 7 36 X051 1232 3 11 6 1 6 54'9 20 Rhydymwyn .7 42 1057 1238;3 17, 7 0,9 26 Nannerch 7 49 11 4 1246 3 25. 7 8i9 34 Caerwys 7 66 1111 1253 3 32 7 15;9 41 Bodfari 8 1 1116 1258 3 37 7 20:9 46 Denbigh 8 111128 1 8,3 476: 17 309 56 Also Chester to Mold 9.10 a.m. LEA V a.m a.m! a,m a.m p m IP-ml p.m DENBIGH 8 28i 10 0 1135 2 25|5 407 0 Bodfari 8 36|l0 8|1143 2 33:5 48 7 8 Caerwys ■. 8 42j 1014' 1149 2 39 5 54 7 14 Nannerch ,8 o0|1022 1157 2 47:6 2 7 22 Rh ydy m wy n »• 8 581103^12 52 56j6 107 30 lar 9 4 1036 1211 3 1:6 16|7 36 MOLD., j d.7 45 9 5 1038 12133 216 18|7 38 Llong 7 49 9 9'l042 1217 !6 22|7 42 Padeswood 7 62 9 12)1045 1220 3 7 6 25|7 46 Padeswood 7 62 9 1211045 1220 3 76 25|7 46 Hope 7 59:9 19,1052 1227 ]6 32|7 52 Broughton Hall. 8 13l9 33|11 6 1241 ,6 46 8 7 Chester 8 27 9 47,1117 1255 3 317 08 17 First train Denbigh to Chester, 7.38 a.m; also 8.40 p.m& Denbigh to Chester, Saturdays only. Printed and Published by the Proprietors DAVIBS AND CO., at their General Printing Office, High- street, Holywell.
! FLINTSHIRE POLICE COMMITTEE.!
FLINTSHIRE POLICE COMMITTEE.! A quarterly meeting of the Standing Joint Com- Inittes of Flintshire was held at the County Hall, Hold, on Thursday, Dr Edwards, of Mold (chair- lDan), presiding over an attendance which inoluded Xescri P. P. Pennant, C. P. Morgan, J. Bellis, J. William* (Buckley), Robert Jones (Rhyl), P. B. Davie. Oooke, R. V. Kyrke, J. Watkinson, R. J. Jones, W. Astbary, Hugh Daviea (Hawarden), SL LI. Jonea, W. Wynne, G. A. Parry, E. H. Wala, Robt. Jones (Ffynnongroyw), Dr Humphrey Williams (Flint), and T. T. Kelly (clerk). BHOOICKRNDATIONS. Mr Adatns, the new Government Auditor, in the MUM of a long report, urged the importanoe of eheekiDg from time to time the justioes' clerks' •eeonnta of flnw and fees, together with the records ef eonvictiona (hear, hear). He also called attention to an item of 33 Ids. 7d. at the bank in excess of the amount shown in the cash book, and he advised that this amount should be brought into account- The Clerk explained that the sum named was no- body's money. It was an old balance which Major Vabber found when he took over the force. The auditor advised that it should be transferred either to the balanoe account or to the pension fund $mount.-Mr Ll. Jones: Could not the committee have the enjoyment of the money P (laughter).—On the motion of Mr Pennant, seconded by Mr Watkin- •en, the money was ordered to be paid over to the police pension fund. 4LUAWMLT BBPOBT OF THB ORIEl OONSTABLH. The Chief Constable in his report (stated that faring the quarter ending 30th September last there Were 22 indictable offences reported, for which t welve soon were apprehended, seven proceeded against by summoBB, and three cases were undetected. Of r the 19 persons proceeded against, 14 were dealt with rammarily, one committed for trial, and four bailed for trial. There were 220 persons proceeded against for non-indictable offences, of whom 176 were eonvioted, 46 discharged, one delivered to the army, and three withdrawn. Of the 176 persons convicted, Be were for assaults, 24 under the Elementary Education Acts, 49 for drunkenness, and six for offenses against the poor laws. There had been an increase in the number of apprehensions for drunkenness as compared with the previous quarter. For offences under the Licensing Aots, there were four fully-licensed honses proceeded against during the quarter, with four convictions. In anawer to our advertisement, I have received four tenders for police clothing for the year 1897. These have been opened, and the samples of materials inspected by your sub-committee. Constabulary accounts for the year ending 8 let March, 1896 have been passed as correct by the Government Auditor. I enbmit my estimate for pay and contingencies for the months of January, February, and Maroh, 1897, showing a total of 1,300. My accounts for the quarter ending 30th September last have been examined by Mr T. Williams, county treasurer, and found oorrect. They have also been examined by your sub- committee, and arejfnow laid before you." In eonolusiou the Chief Constable reoommended the payment of 140 17s. 7d., annual pension to P.C. Robert Parry (Flint), retired at the age of 62i years, after 24t years' service, on account of bodily infirmity. Mr Ll. Jones enquired what the increase in the number of oases of drunkenness was since last year ? —The Chief Constable replied that last quarter the number of oonviotions was 26, so that the increase was 23 over the previous quarter.—Mr LI. Jones then asked what oonviotions there had been against licensed houses f—Major Webber replied that the number was four, the houses being the Travellers' Inn, Caerwys; Horse and Jockey, Buckley Old Antelope, Holywell, and the Harbour Hotel, Voryd. FLINT AND ITS 3UGISTRLTe OLKBE, The Clerk said that litigation had been going on for a long time with regard to the fines and fees xeoeived from boroughs not having separate quarter sonsion-(Flint being one of such boroughs)—and it had now been decided that all those fines and fees Were to go to the county oouncil. In return for that the county oouncil would have to pay the salary of the olerk to the justices for such borough.—The Chairman Are we oompelled to take them over p- The Clerk said yes, but the salaries of the clerks had to b9 revised not less than every five years. THB COLLECTION OF FINES. A discussion arose as to the diffloulty of collecting fines of one class of defendants who were allowed time to pay.—Mr J. Watkinaon thought the police should be ordered to collect such fines when the time allowed was up, and failing payment to arrest defendants.—The Clerk said they had no power to make any such order on the police, though in the Mold ditriot the police did collect the finea by arrangement. But the difficulty in many of these eases was in catching their bird. If the defendaut was a collier, for instance, when the time was up, and they wanted payment of the fine, they found he had gone to Durham, or elsewhere, on businesH (laughter).—Mr Pennant thought that if a man did not pay his fine he ought to purge his offenoe in the other way, otherwise giving him tioie meant letting him off soot free (hear, hear.)—Mr Davies Cooke had always thought that when the time allowed expired the police arrested the defendant as a matter of ooorse.-The Chairman Hu the policeman got a right to take a man into oustody at the end of the time allowed for payment of a fineP-The Clerk: Certainly not. The policeman has no right to arrest a person under such ciroumstanoes without a warrant. —Mr Watkioeon suggested that when the time was allowed the warrant of committal might be signed and suspended over the period allowed.-Mr J. Bellis moved that it be a recommendation to the magistrates that where time was given for the payment of fines, the warrant of committal should be there and theu drawn up and signed, to be suspended over the time allowed for payment.—Mr Watkinson seconded the motion, which was carried, the Clerk remarking that there had been a very considerable reduction im the arrears lately. At present the arrears were only one-tenth of the quarter's account-L30 out of 9300. HNLAEOKMKNT OF THE COUNTY HALL. The minutes of the committee appointed to con- aider proposed alterations and additions to the County Hall, Mold, reoommended plans prepar"d by Mr Frank Bellis, the estimated cost being £ 500. The only alternative to this was extensive repair at a cost of £ 150.—Mr Watkinson (ohairman of the sub-committee) said that at Rhyl the County Oounoil had to pay L17 a year for the use of the Town Hall, and it was not unlikely that Mold would shortly be making a similar charge. Under this scheme however, the County Council would be comfortably accommodated in the County Hali. There would be place for 150 people in the bi" room.—Mr Bellis deprecated haste. The adjoiniug barracks would come into their hands soon, and rather than spend so much of the ratepayers' money at present, it would be better to wait until then.— The Chairman: We should have to wait twelve years for that.—Mr Watkinson Aye, twenty.— Mr G. A. Parry (Buckley), Mr Davies Cooke, Mr Pennant, Mr Kyrke, and Mr R. Ll. Jones spoke in favour of the proposed enlargement, and eventually it was agreed on the motion of Mr Pennant, seconded by Mr Kyrke, that the plans be approved and recommended to the County Council for their approval. HOMB INDUSTRIES. At a previous meeting the Clerk had been in- structed to ascertain from the Labour Department of ttio Board of Trade if certain firms tendering foi the police clothing contract practiced sweating at their establishments. A reply was now received, stating that the Department was unable to be of assistance in the matter—"it is contrary to its practice to make a report as to the condition ot work prevailing at particular establiibments."— The Chairman announced that there were foar tenders: Hughes and Son, Rhyl, j6140 lgi 4d Peason and Huggins, Bristol. L121 O 6d; Hebberd and Co., London. L135 16s 4d; lJoJan and Co., London, £ i30 17s 4d. An expert employed to extmioe the samples reported in favour of Messrs Dolan.—Mr J. Watkinson proposed that Messrs Dolan's tender be sooepted.-This having been du' SecundeJ, Dr Humphrey Williams (Flint) proposed that MEssrs Hutches' tender be accepted. Tbinga I were bad enough in Flintshire, he said, and ba thought tey outfht to encourage local industry.— Mr J. R His seconded the amendlLen t, and Mr R. Ll. Jones (Rhyl) 10 supporting naid he could assure the council that Messrs Hugho-i did not employ the nreatiull ay-tem.—Ouly five voted fur the amend- ment whirh was lot, whereupon Mr R. LI. Jones moved as a further amendment that He Dotal. tender be accepted aubjeot to the council being gained that tbe firm did uot resort to the sweating eyatem.-Di Humphrey Williams seconded this amendment, but on a division the original motion w". carried by eleven votes to eight.
OAERWYB.
OAERWYB. THB FAIB.—The usual monthly fair was held at Caerwys on Tuesday last, when there was a very poor attendance of buyers and sellers, and prices for ¡ all animals were very low. It is stated that the fair has not been at suoh a low ebb for many years. PETTY SESSIONS: TUESDAY.—Before Messrs Wm. Thomas (chairman), and T. D. J. Jones COMMON ASSAULT. This was a case in which John Richard Robinson, of the Sportsman's Inn, Afonwen, summoned John Haghes, brother of the pro- prietor of the Queen's Head, Oaerwys, for an assault committed upon the 29th day of Septem- ber last. Mr J. B. Marston, Mold, appeared for the complianant, and Mr C. E. Bell, Holywell, for the defendant, From the evidence it appeared that the offenoe complained of had been committed whilst the complainant and a number of other man were having a convivial evening. The oomplainant stated that upon the night of the 29th of September, after the sessions he went down to the Queen's Head. There were in the room with him several men, named Spry, Matthews, and his brother Robinson, and several Liverpool men. One of the Liverpool men was singing and carrying on," and said he was an Irishman, and knocked a pioe into the mouth of Matthews. Matthews sprung up and said, I am a Welshman, and will not stand that." Robinson than told Matthews it was nothing more than a joke, and got Matthews to take no further notice of it. Afterwards the Liverpool Irishman went on with some feats of strength, and asked could they do them ? Then he challenged the best man in the room to boxs but Robinson said he would put his hand, into his pockets." They had not had many drinks; he (Robinson) only had lemon dashes. John Hughes, who acted in the oapacity of bar- man fer his brother, came in with the object of clearing the room, and without saying anything to Robinson, struck him in the faoe, which con- stituted the assault complained of,—Richard Matthews, Lixwm, and Thomas Robinson gave corroborative evidenoe, and testified to the fact that the part taken by Robinson had been as peacemaker, and that he had prevented a man named Spry from going out to fight with the "Liverpool Irishman." For the defence, Mr Bell submitted that no blow was struck by his olient at all. He had simply acted as'' chucker- out," which he as barman was justified in doing, and cleared the room of all unruly people.—This statement was borne out by two witnesses, John Williams, Oaerwys, and John Slater, who also swore that they saw no blows struck whatever. The justices, after a short retirement, said they considered there was no case whatever, and dismissed the case making no order as to costs. With regard to another case against Robinson, as to whether he could show oause why the reooguizanoes entered into by him on the 29th of September for £ 10 should not be estreated, the Chairman said they considered it best to adjourn the case to the next sessions, and see how Robinson behaved in the meantime, as they desired to take a lienient view of the case. He also advised Robinson to give up his present oonduot and be more oareful in the future.
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Markets and Fairs. MANCHESTRB HAY ASD STRAW—Hay, 4JD to 5JD; clover' d to 7d; straw, wheat, 4id to 4id per stone of 14 lb, MANCHESTER FAT PIO.—First claus pips. 7B 6d second class, 6s lod to 7s third class, 6s to 6s 6a per SO lb, LOSNO.V POTATOES.—Good supplies, and a fair trade at the following prices -Snowdrops, 60s to 80s; hebrons, 60 to 80s; scotch bruce magnums, 758 to 85s; saxons, 60s to 65s; imperators 45s to 55s abundancs, 45s to 55s magnums. 4511 to 55s blackland bruce 45 to 5J per ton. LIVERPOOL,—The supply os cattle was smaller than last week An improved demand for prime quality at about the top quotations Middling and inferior more difficult to sell at lower prices The supply of sheep was exceptionally small Notwithstanding this the demand was very slow and no im- provement ia the prices of last market The Christmas market will be held on December 14th. Quotations Beef, (id to 4id; Scotch mutton, id to Bid Irish mutton, Td to 4id per lb
BISHOP MOSTYN AND THE ADORATION…
BISHOP MOSTYN AND THE ADORATION OF IMAGES. A pastoral letter for Advent from the Right Rev. Dr Mostyn, Vicar Apostolic of Wales, was read in all the Churohea and Chapels of tho Vicariate, on Sunday last. In the oourse of the pastoral, Bishop Mostyn, said—"But while we pray for ourselves and ask God for the many graces we require, let JIS not be unmindfai of others. Let us pray especially I for our fellow-conntrymen, who are not of our Faith, that they may receive the graoe at any rate to inquire into the teaohing of the Catholic Ohuroh. This Church olaims to be tho Church of Christ, which He founded on this earth, and commissioned to taaoh all nations. She alone olaims to have come down from the time of the Apostles, and for fifteen hundred years she existed before Protestantism was even heard of. Surely then, her claims are worth inquiring into from reliable sources We have been astonished of late to hear of the extraordinary dootrines that the Catholio Church is supposed to hold, e.g., that she teaobes us to adore images, and to pay greater honour to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, than to Jesus Christ Himself. We should hardly have thought it possible in this enlightened age, when most people can read and inquire for them- selves, that the dootrines of the Catholic Church could be so shamefully misrepresented. Indeed, what antipathy there may be against our holy Church in this country, arises more on account of the absurd doctrines she is supposed to hold, than on aooount of what she really does teaoh. Let us pray, that God may melt away this cloud of pnejudice and ignorance, that people may be induced to read and inquire for themselves, and not be ready to listen to and believe on untrustworthy authority the many fabulous doctrines, that are unjustly attributed to the Catholic Church. These gross misrepresentations on the part of the enemies of our Church have kept the people of these countries for centuries from in- quiring into the real teaohing of our religion. Let us pray then, that God may give them the grace to penetrate the veil of falsehood, which our euemies have drawn over us, and that many may be con- vinced of the truth and authority of the Catholio Church."
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TREMEIROHION; Cnoin SUPPBB.-By the kindness of Mr and Mrs P. P. Pratt, Brynllithrig Hall, the Wardens, Sidesmen and Choir of the parish church were treated to a sumptuous repast on Tuesday evening, the 16th inst. The catering had been entrusted to Mr and Mrs Ellis, Salusbury Arms, who spared neither trouble nor expense in making the affair a complete success. The tables were laid out in splendid style in the Old Sohoolroom, and the menu inoluded roast beef, roast mutton, vegetables, pies, puddings, jellies and tarts, to all of which ample justice was done by the large number present. Mr and Mrs Pratt and party graced the proceedings with their presence, and by their affability enhanced the pleasure of the oompany, making everyone feel quite at home. Supper over, the Vicar returned thanks to Mr and Mrs Pratt for their generosity in a humorous speech, the company endorsing with three times three," and singing For he's a jolly good fellow." Mr Pratt saitably responded. The rest of the evening was given over to enjoyment and singing, the Viear, Mr Pratt, Mr Douglas Morgan, Mr England and the Choir contributing songs, duets and glees, Mrs Edwin Morgan and Mr England acting as acoompanists. It was the unanimous testimony of all present, that they never enjoyed a more happy and pleasant evening. Great praise must also be aecorded Mrs Ellis, St. Asaph Mrs Jones, Tanyfallen, and the other young ladies, who were assiduous in attending to the wants of all. The oompany separated, highly delighted with their treat, and sinoerely grateful to Mr and Mrs Pratt for their great kindness.
DYSERTH.
DYSERTH. The Rev. W. M. Jones, of Dyserth, will apfer in January on the charge of Orosshall-street Presbyterian Church, Liverpool.
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CURIOUS ORIGIK O* A gunmAmm.-A Dublin citizen (I think a dealer in snuff and tobacco) about the end of last century had lived to a good age, and in great repute under the name of Halfpenny. He throve in trade, and his children prevailed on him in his latter years to change the name, which they thought undig- nified, and this he did by simply altering the spelling, He died, and was buried as Mr. Halpen. The for- tune of the family did not recede, and the son of our citizen thought proper to renounce retail dealing, and at the same time looked about for a euphonious change of name. He made no scruples of dropping the unecessary "h," and that beiag done, it was easy to go into the Celtic rage, which Sir Walter Scett and The Lady of the Lake had just raised to a great height, and he who had run the streets as little Kenny Halfpenny came out (in full Rob Roy tartan, I trust) as Kenneth M'Alpin, the descendant of a hundred kings.—" Concerning some Scottish Surnames," by Cosmo Innes. SINGULAR MODES or "DJIITBCTING" POISOIT.—la the year 1796 a Mrs. Mary Reed was tried at Gloucester Assizes for poisoning her husband, William Reed, gentleman, of Berkeley. It was conjectured that arsenio or some other poison was administered to the deceased in beef soup. It would appear from the evidence adduced at this remarkable trial that the method which at that period was adopted to ascertain whether the victim was destroyed by poison was brutal. They administered a portion of the contents of the dead man's stomach to some unfortunate dog, and minutely watched and recorded its symptoms and compared them with those of the dead man. As soon as the dog was dead its stomaoh was examined and compared with that of the dead man, and if there was a similarity it was admitted that the man and the dog had died from the same poison. What poison ? Another cruel experiment solved this question. Arsenio was freely administered to another dog, its symptoms were noted, and as soon as it died its stomach was compared with that of the dead man and with that of the other dead dog. If there was a simi- larity or an identity of physical phenomena it was concluded that the man had died from arsenic. This process may be called the analysis of conjectural analogy. Lovers of animal creation may congratulate themselves on the fact that the poor passive dog has ceased to have such a share in medical and criminal jurisprudence. Chemical analysis is now so facile that the presence and the character of any poison can be easily and quickly detected. The National Beview. SPACTSH DAxms.-Spenish dances have a certain resemblance to the dances of the East. In Eagland one's idea of a dance is something in which all th e movement is due to the legs. In Japan and in Egypt the legs have very little to do with the dauoo. The exquisite rhythms of Japanese dancers are produced by the subtle gesture of hands, the manipulation of scarfs, the delicate undulations of the body. In Arab dances and in the danse du ventre the legs are more nearly motionless. They are only used to assist in pro- ducing the extraordinary movements of the stomach -and the hips in which so much of the dance consists." It is a dance in which the body sets itself to its own rhythm. Spanish dancing, which no doubt derives its Eastern colour from the Moors, is almost equally a dance of the whole body, and its particular character- istic—the action of the hips-is due to a physioal peculiarity to the Spaniards, whose spines have s special and unique curve of their own. The BailE Sevillanas, with all its differences, has a very definite resemblance to Arab dances. It begins with a gentk swaying movement in time to the regular clack, clack of castanets. Now the women face one another, now they glide to and fro, changing places, as in a move- ment of the lancers. The swaying movement of th< hips becomes more pronounced the body moves in t sort of circle upon itself. And then they cross anc reoross, accentuating the rhythm with a stamp of th. heels. Their arms wave and dip, curving with th. curves of the body. The dance grows more exciting with a sort of lascivious suggestiveness, a morbid Erverse charm, as the women Writhe to and fro, nov iguishingly, now furiously, together and apart. Ii ends with a frantio tremoussement of the hips, i stamp of the heels, and a last clang of the castanets a; the armsgrow rigid in the sudden immobility of the bodv.-Thf Fortnightly Review.
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THE GREAT Success that has rewarded the philanthrope effortis to provide the public with good music in our parks, 3 shown by the large aopreciative crowds who linger, wtii evident delight, near the vaiious bandstands, The creatkl of the healthy taste for harmony will, in time, yield g<o l fruit in giving the people a liking for a higher statf o civilisation and a yearning for that which is good, noble, iri'l true. Holloway's remedies work a similar miracle with th;- I organisation of the body. The Pills, by their purifying- influence, cleanse the blood, and the Ointment gives strength influence, cleanse the blood, and the Ointment gives strength and energy to the system. Disease is driven out '/f its stronghold, and health once more resumes its sway.
ST. ASAPH.I
ST. ASAPH. TUB BISHOP or ST. ASAPH'S PORTRAIT.—WC understand thit tho committee of the presenUtioi; to the Bishop of St. Aisuph (of which Coiouel Corntvallis West is ohairman) have commissioned Mr Orchardson, R.A., to paint a portrait of hit3 lordship. THE BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH AND HIS INCOME.—The Bishop of St. Asaph presided on Monday at a meeting of clergy and laity of the Wrexham deanery. The Bishop explained the mode in which it was proposed to raise and deal with the Clergy Relief Fund, and went on to say that a little time ago he received a very kind letter from Mr Gladstone asking what they wore doing in that diooese in referenoe to that particular matter. He (the bishop) replied that they had not yet taken any very definite action as they were waiting to see what the Central Committee intended doing. Mr Gladstone afterwards wrote to say that he would give X300 towards the St. Asaph diocesan fund as soon as it became affiliated with the Central Fund. He (the bishop) thought they would all agreo that there were plenty of the clergy very much poorer than they ought to be. To equalise matters it was suggested by some to put all the incomes of the various benefices into a hotch-potch. Perhaps he ought to say a word first of all about his own income. He got £4,200 a year, and although he managed to iiave money as a schoolmaster and even as a vicar, by being very frugal, he was quite ready to give any man any balanoe he had left now that he was a bishop (laughter). He would defy any bishop to save money who did his work thoroughly (applause.) As to the complaints of some critics, who contrasted wealthy country livings with poor town benefices, it should be pointed out that it was necessary to supply some very able men with means for carrying on literary work, which was so very important for the Church, Then there was this strong argument against the hotch-potch idea-all men were not equally blessed with the same ability, aod therefore they must provide different salaries for different men. In St. Asaph diocese tho livings were not so bad as in some other diooeses, but there was still much need for some augmentation. The giving of Easter offerings to the relief fund had been suggested is one way of assisting, but in some places these .fflirings would not amount to more than 30s. or 40s., and of course these offerings, even if so levoted, would have to be supplemented in some other way. He therefore asked the laity to give mpital sums, and thus follow the generous action of Mr Gladstone (applause.) Speaking in reference to ;he diocesan mission scheme, the Bishop haid the 3ommittee appointed to make the necessary airange- uents fur the appointment of a diocesan missionary bad selected the Rev Thomas Lloyd, rector of Bala, is the warden of the Diocesan Mission, and he bad jeen allowed an assistant missioner. The Conference fterwards considered the education question, the at'.J aid proposals coming in for a good deal of idverse criticism.
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How SritLnW- BOTTLES ARE FILLED.-The most usual composition consist of equal parts of hydro- chlorate of ammonia (sal ammoniac) crushed to a ooarae powder, and carbonate of potash (pearlash), mixed together, and scented with any essential oil, 1 such as lavender, lemon, rosemary, &c., or a combina- tion of them all. When exposed to the atmosphere, by the stopper being removed, the composition at- 1 tracts moisture, and decomposition commences. The hydrochloric acid unites with the potash, whiie carbonate of ammonia is liberated. This action is increased by the application of a gentle degree of heat, such as holding the bottle in a warm hand. Occasionally the ordinary sesquicarbonate of ammonia (smelling salts) is employed for this purpose, either ilone or scented. Sometimes concentrated acetic acid is used instead of the salts of ammonia. In this case, the bottle is previously filled with crystals of sulphate of potash, or pieces of sponge, which are afterwards moistened with the acid, previously | scented with lavender, rosemary, or any other scent I that may be preferred.—Household Guide. F THE LIKENESS OF ANCIENT AND MODERN TIMES.— fIn looking back, from home, after a few months, on Ithe impressions received, though not perhaps imme- I diately realised, during a visit to Egypt, one of tho -most vivid is that of the little radical difference between the men of the ancient past and those of to- I day. The graphic minuteness of old Egyptian sculp- I ture sets forth the main features of modern domestic j and social life, especially country lifo. There is the same patient industry to fill till" basket and the store as is seen in the market gardener and farmer of to-day. There are the .same sluggish cattle to drive, the same cackling ducks and hissing geese to feed as in Herefordshire or, Norfolk. The fish are caught in the net, the goods are weighed in the scales. The pain and terror of those wounded in battle, the attitudes of the suppliant captive, are not curiously historical, but pathetically fresh. There is nothing really antique in the oldest representations of man himself, though his surroundings vary. Even 'in these there are close touches between the past and the present. M. Renouf, in writing on Egyptian I 'civilisation, remarks, Beerhouses, if we may judge ,bf the frequency with which they are inveighed against in the papyri, must have been a serious pest in the time of the great Rameses as they are in the England of the nineteenth century. Good Words, DOUGLAS.—The largest town in the Isle of Man is Douglas, on the east coast, situated in a fine crescent-form bay bounded by bold cliffs, the old part occupying a strip of level ground but slightly elevated above the water. There is little in it worthy of note, for as a town it is comparatively modern. Two centuries since it was only a fishing-village, and the first impulse given to it, historians say, was from two rather opposite causes-the one smuggling, the other the Duke of Athol building a residence there; an ugly house which still remains, converted .into an hotel. The newer part of the town occupies higher ground, and this has greatly developed during the last quarter of a century, villas and lodging- "houses having sprung up by the hundred, so that ^Douglasnow has assumed the aspect of a smart modern watering-place. The situation is very lovely, and the 'first view from the sea, especially on a fine summer's evening, with the hills above etherealised by an amber evening, with the hills above etherealised by an amber mist, and the sky lit up by the glory of the setting sun, will not readily be forgotten. The churches of Douglas are comparatively modern, for a couple of centuries since it was only a hamlet in the parish of l Kirk Braddan. In the latter place, however, is no lack of interest for the antiquarian. The church- named after a certain saint, who in the eleventh century was bishop of the island-is plain in itself, for it is mainly a rebuilding in the last century, but it stands in a picturesque situation on a hill sloping downwards to some water-meadows. It is now chiefly noted for the ancient sculptured crosses which stand in its churchyard. These are now seven in number, ornamented with quaint devices of strange reptiles and twisting scroll-work, some of them bearing Einscriptions in Runic characters. These tell no more than that If A erected this cross to B," and some- times that C made it." As the names are equally l unknown, they give no clue to the date. There is < also a more modern but quaint inscription, showing that the tombstone was erected in the lifetime of its owner. It runs thus: Here underlyeth the body of ..fie Rev. Mr. Patrick Thompson, Minister of God's word fpr forty years, at p'sent vicar. Kk. Braddan, aged 67 anno 1673. Deceased ye 24th April, ano 1689." The church occupies part of the site of a settlement yet rum e ancient, for around the church- yard may still be distinguished—though overgrown with trees and disturbed by buildings-the remnants of a Celtic town. Its ditch and its walls, formed of courses of dry masonry, can be partly traced, and on some blocks of stone are curious small circular hollows. What the age of these ruins may be it is hard to conjecture, but they may well carry their origin back to a date as remote as the earliest centuries of our era, Our Own Country, THE LOCOMOTIVE AND THE CAMEL.—It was in a steam tramcar, a few months later, that I heard this story of an English driver who was sent out from Tyneside when the locomotives were first introduced to this African continent. One day the passengers reported at the terminus that they had run over a camel on the journey. The chief official sent for William Smith, the driver, to give an aceount of himself. Yes," he said we ran over the camel, that's certain, but we did it clivvor.' Ye see the beast was ganning along the line, and a native had a helter tiv him. When he seed the train a-coming be harled, and he harled, but the auld camel wouldna budge from the road. Of course I whistled tiv him, but it were no use, and as we had a good head of steam on, why, we went right at him. The native he screeched, and he ran away across the country, and when I looked back, well, it were a funny sight. For all the world, we had just made the auld camel into a brown dumpling, and I doubt that native Q.B.sn't stopped running yet, nor hollering nayther. l Zo Kqirwfa the Holy, bu Mexander J, iioddy.