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

Markets and Fairs. Lo-ziDoN CoRN.-Wheat and flour steady without material change in values. Other articles without quotable change. American quotations of wheat and corn came steady to rather dearer. MANCHESTER.-Hhy and Straw-Hay, 4! to 6 £ d clover,j6d to 6! straw (wheat), 4àd ditto (oat), 4&d per stone of 141b. —Fat Pig.There was a small supply, coupled with a fair demand. Quotations; First quality, 7s 8d seeond, 7s to 7s 4d, and third 5s 6d to 6s per score of 20 lbs. CHESTER CATTLE.—There was a fair show of store stock, but no sheep or fat cattle of any description. The demand was quiet in most classes, good fresh young s ock being most enquired for, dairy cattle selling more slowly than for some time past. Quotations, however, remained without material change from last fair, Prices —Milch cow, £ 14 to £ 20 caivers, £ 12 to £ 18; barrens, £ 9 to *12} heifers, £ 8 to £ 14; stirks, f45 to 97,

BAGILLT. AN INTBBBSTING LBCTUBB.- At the weekly meet- ing of the Literary and Debating Society at the Forester's HIffi, on Tuesday evening, a lecture upon The Composition of the Atmosphere was given wilh experiments by Mr Foster Smith, B.So. (one of ohe Masters of the Holywell Intermediate School). in an interesting style, before a large audience. Mr Arthur Roberts presided, and at the close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Smith. An address upon "Education in Wales," will shortly be given by Mr J. C. Davies, headmaster of the Intermediate School. A PERILOUS POSITION OF COLLIERS. A dozen colliers descending the Bettiefield Colliery on Monday evening, were held in mortal suspense for a considerable time, As the cage descended the pit a rasping sound was he ud as if the strands of the wire guide rope were breaking. The cage was stopped and the men remainetF in their perilous position-a position of uncertainty as to life or death by a rise to earth or a drop to the bottom of the pit. It was found that the guide rope had stranded from the bottom, and when both cages were about the middle of the pit the accumulated wire stopped the cages. One of the engineers (Edward Jones) was lowered by a rope down tho pit and cut away the loose strand, and after some labour this was done and the mon were drawn up in safety. The stoppage of the descent of the colliers was soon noised abroad and a large number of people gathered in the vicinity of the pit in morbid anticipation of something startling and tragic happening from tha incident. It was with infinite relief that after some hours the men were rescued and returned home. None of the men went down for the night shift.

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The election in the Cleveland Division to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr H. F. Pease, has resulted in the return of Mr A. Pease, the Liberal candidate, by a majority of 1,428 over the Conservative candidate, Col. Ropner. The Radical majority in 1895 was 587.

OONNAHS QUAY. BILLIARD MATCH. The return match between teams of the Connah's Quay and Flint Conservative Clubs was played on the billiard table of the former club on Monday evening last. At the first matoh, played at Flint, the home team was victorious, winning by 176 points. On Monday evening it was reversed the home team won by 185 points. The match was witnessed by a large number of members of both clubs. The following are the scores:— Connah's Quay H Oarter 102 D Ferguson 100 T Bennett 101 E T Edwards. 101 J Jones 102 J Roberts 97 J R Freme. 100 J Edwards. 85 Joeeph Williams 90 Total 878 Flint Ctam. R Jones 74 W Hughes. 63 R T Jones. 7i G Carr 46 P D Jones. 66 J Wilson Owen 102 T J Morris. 67 R Jones 102 0 Taylor loo Total 693 At the olose of the match, Mr W H Lloyd, vice president of the Connah's Quay Club, said be was very glad the home team had won. Flint had had the pleasure of beating Connah's Qaay, and now be could say We have returned the compliment." He also said he had great pleasure in welooming the Flint Club to Connah's Quay and hoped to have the pleasure of meeting them again on some future occasion. Alderman T W Hughes, secretary of the Flint Club, acknowledged the hearty reception given the team.

HOLYWELL RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. At the meeting on Friday there were present Messrs, Isaac Hughes (chairman), Wm. 0. Pickering and W. Roberts, Mostyn; E. Leaning and Thos. Humphreys, Holywell; W. Astbury and D. Price, Northop; R. Williams, New- market Wm. Thomas and J. Davies, Ysceifiog; Wm. Matthews, Oaerwys; E. Hughes, Whit- ford 0. J. Batters and Edw. Evans, Llanasa; W. Williams, Gronant; E. Roberts, Buckley E. Peters and E. P, Edwards, Mold; Rev. W. Williams, Nannerch; clerk-Mr. P. Harding Roberts survey ors-Messrs. Hy. Judd and E. Foulkes; inspectors—Messrs. E. W. Jones and J. P. Jones. NEW MEMBER. The Clerk having announced the result of the election in the Bagillt West Ward of the Holy- well Parish Mr Thomas Humphreys made the usual declaration, and a cordial welcome was accorded him by the chairman. HOLWAY WELL-A CONDEMNATION. Mr Leaning asked was any more money going to be spent on the Holway Well,—The Chair- man said the matter would come on again.— Mr Leaning said an enormous amount of money had be on spent on the well which was practically thrown away. He would advise the Council not to throw any more money away, as the spring was not actually worth it.—The Chair- man The matter will be brought forward again and you shall add what you have to say. CAERWYS. Mr Matthews reported that in company with Mr Wm. Thomas, he had inspected the alleged encroachment at Caerwys, and they agreed it was an improvement and not worth noticing. The matter was allowed to drop. THE RAILWAY COMPANY AND THE COUNCIL, The Clerk reported that he had corresponded with Mr Dawpon, of the London and North- Western Railway Company, asking for an interview with regard to the proposed alterations at Greenfield. He received a reply from Mr Mason, in which he requested a list of the requirements the Council deeired to lay before the Company, which would receive his earliest attention. The Clerk sent a copy of the Parish Council's letter.—A further letter was received regretting inability to forward a reply by the present meeting of the Council.—The Clerk was directed to press for a reply as early as possible and for the convening of the proposed interview. A letter was read from Mr Kelly, Mold, stating that the matter was coming on for con- sideration by the County Council.—The Clerk said the proposal was that the railway company should be requested in the interest of the public to build a bridge over the line from the Green- field main road to the Greenfield wharf.—A communication was read from Mr Dawson, arranging for an interview with the representa- tives of the District and Parish Councils, with regard to the Panton Cop, on Friday next, the 15th inet. BRYNCELYN FOOTPATHS. The Surveyor reported upon the Bryncelyn footpaths, and suggested their repair.— The Parish Council also forwarded a resolution on the same matter.—It was resolved that the Council do not repair the paths, on the ground that they are private and not district paths. HALKYN ROADS. The Mold Surveyor reported upon the con- dition of the Halkyn roads, which had been complained of by the Halkyn Parish Council. The report showed the quantity of material and manual labour expended on the road, and also the opinions of various residents, which were to the effect that the roada were never in a better condition. Some discussion ensued upon the condition of the Rhydymwyn road, which the Surveyor said had no foundation and would never be better with such heavy traffic, until the road was widened and a foundation laid down.—Mr Leaning in some remarks approved of the report, which he endorsed. The charges of the Halkyn Parish Council were unfounded and he could not understand them.—It was decided to forward the special report to the County Council, in reply to the communication received fiom the County Council. ROAD SCRAPINGS. Attention was called to the payments made for the carting of road scrapings. In the Holy- well district the bill was L20, whereas there was not a penny paid in Northop parish. It was agreed that a fresh arrangement should be made in the matter. It was explained that it was only when the scrapings could not be carted on to land that payment was made for cartage on to waste land. RHOSESMOR ROADS. Mr D. Price referred to the application for the repair of the Berthdu road. The matter was referred to the Parish Council for their opinion. INFECTIOUS DISEASES. With the exception of the notification of seven mild cases of diphtheria at Bagillt, the district was according to the Inspector's report, free from infectious disease, and also free from any serious or dangerous nuisance. DESTRUCTIVENESS AT BAGILLT. Complaint was made of the damage caused to the pump at Hen Fuarth Well, at Bagillt, which it was stated was done purposely. It was decided that a notice be placed on the pump and that an effort be made to put a salutory stop to such destructiveness. TYPHOID, The Mold Inspector reported a fatal case of typhoid at Buckley, also a case of the same fever at Halkyn. THE CONNAH'S QUAY LEGACY. Attention was drawn to the Connah's Quay drainage, and it was suggested that the plans, &o., be forwarded to the new Urban Council. PETROLEUM INSPECTOR. It was resolved that Deputy Chief Constable Hughes, Holy well, be appointed inspector, under the Petroleum Act, at a remuneration of Xl per annum. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At the meeting of the Board of Guardians on Friday, Mr William Thomas presided, aad there were also present, in addition to the District Councillors :-Mrii Keene, Mold; Miss Hughes, Flint; Messrs J. Garner, and J. Kerfoot Evans, Holywell; Messrs John Roberts and S. Wilkinson, Flint; Mr John Williams, Halkyn; Messrs James Prinoe and W. H. Lloyd, Connah's Quay. THE HOUSE). The Master's journal Bhowed that the namber of inmates in the House last Board day was 201 admitted since, 11 discharged, 20; deaths, 1 number remaining, 192. DuriDg the past fortnight 62 vagrants had been relieved, as compared with 69 daring the corresponding period last year. APPOINTMENT OF HOUSE S-URGRON. There were two applications for the appointment of house surgeon, in succession to Dr J. W. Parry resigned, viz.Dr J. Owen Jones, Bodowen, Holywell, and Dr Thos. H. Hughes, Ivy Bank, Flint. Both gentlemen forwarded excellent testi- monials, which were read with the applications.— Mr Jas". Prince proposed that Dr Hughes, Flint, be appointed. He did not lose sight of the fact that he resided; in Flint; but they saw from the application that Dr Jaines Williame, Holywell, had consented to act as his deputy.—Mr S. Wilkinson seconded the proposition, which was supported by Messrs Isaao Hughes and John Roberts.—Mr Wm. Roberts proposed the appointment of Dr J. Owen Jones, Holywell, which was seconded by Mr J. Kerfoot Evans.—Mr Leaning supported the proposition.— Upon a division, 16 voted for Dr Jones, and 13 for Dr Hughes. Dt, J pel; was accordingly declared elected, and upoa u.iug called into the room was congratulated by the Chairman.—Mr Wilkinson on behalf of Ms Hughes thanked the Guardians who had supported his candidature, and expressed his rtret that Dr Hughes was unable to be present olving to an attaok of pneumonia. THE CHAIRMANSHIP. Mr W. H. Lloyd proposed that Mr Wm. Thomas, tie senior vice-ohairman. be electod chairman to the close of the year. Mr John Roberts seconded the proposition.—Mr I. Hughes moved an amendment tlat no appointment be made until the annual treating in April next. Mr W. 0. Pickering secocded the amendment, which was supported by Mr T. Humphreys.—The Chairman said his view was that the Board was without a chairman and the importance of the Board called for an elected chairman, to conduct the business. For the Board's 0 vn protection. He did not wish the Board to study his feelings in the least, but to do their duty in the interest of the Board. The propositions were put to the vote when the amendment was carried by 19 votes to nine. FINANCE. The statement showed the financial position to be —balance in hand, f,28 lis. 6d. amount required, £ J05 3s. Od. HOLYWELL URBAN COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the above Council was hold at the Town Buildings on Monday last, when there were present :-Dr Jas Williams, (chairman), Messrs E. Bryan, J. Carman, T. H. Waterhouse, J. H. Hague, T. Griffiths, Joseph Jones, J. E. Jones, E. Foulkes, W. Owen, J. W. Davies, R. Richards, T. A. Lambert, J. Garner, and Dr J. O. Junes. Olerk-Mr Robert Thomas. BOFT TOB WELL. The Drainage, Water and Well Committee r. commended that a new pump be fixed over the Rofc Tob Well with timber casing.—The recom- mendation was adopted, TEN BOADS AND STONICO. The Highway Committee appointed a sub- committee to inspect the roads as to the advisability of laying down a further supply of stones during the present season. The sub-Committee recommended that no more stones be placed oa the roads, but that more attention be paid to the soraping of the roads during the present dirty weather.—The recommenda- tion was adopted. MORE I.IGHT. The Lighting Committee recommended that the manager of the British Gas Company, be written to with regard to the illuminating power of the gas or apparent want of gas supply. BATH OF INTEREST. The Finance Committee having deputed Messrs Bcyan and Carman to make enquiries as to the rate of interest, per annum, on the over-draft, charged by the Bank, Mr Carman stated it was i) per cent. THE COUNTY COUNCIL AND THE MAIN ROADS. —A HEAVY OVERDRAFT. The question wa3 brought forward as to what steps should be taken in regard to the balance due 011 the Main Road account from the County Council. -Mr Waterhouse said there was due from the County Cuunoil, ou the 316t MaLb. last, .£283 5a 2d. S noe that date there had been, approximately, spent on the Main Roads, £ 100, and on November 7th, they had received from the County Council, L62 Is. 2d., which ieftdue from the County Council ou the 31st March next, £.321 4s. Od. The County Council had treated the Council unkindly and un- fairly. They had had to pay a large amount of iLterest to the bank at 5 per cent. In fact there was due for interest .£53 17s. 5d. He considered they ought to make a claim upon the County Cjuncil for that interest. The over-draft up to date a-nounted to £96-1; deducting the JE321 would leave j6643. There was unoolleoted X260 of the current n.te. Consequently there was a net balance against tLe Council of £ 283. But that was not on the current or revenue account—it was the construction account. They were about to borrow E500, and, with what was to come in, would in his impression by the high rate levied put the Council in position al.d leave something in hand. He proposed that the Clerk be directed to write to the County Council and press them for the immediate payment of L321 4s. due to the Urban Council, and if they do not pay that the Council take action.—Mr Bryan seconded the proposition.—After some discussion of the matter and explanation by the Clerk, Mr Thos. Griffiths remarked that it would be more to the advantage of the Council if the whole matter was referred to a committee of members who were beet acquainted with the history of the dispute and the question involved. He moved an amendment that Messrs Jas. Williams (chairman), E. Bryan, Joseph Garner, J. Carman and T. H. Waterhouse form the Committee,—Mr Walter Owen seconded the amend- ment which was carried. ELECTION OF CLERK AND SURVEYOR. The election of Clerk and Surveyor was proceeded with by the Council. The salary of which having been fixed at L60 per annum for the joint offices. Taere were three candidates and the balloting resulted as follows F. Ll. Jones, solioitor, 5 votes; Robert Thomas, (olerk), 10 votes W. C. Williams, (Ruthin), no votes.—The Chairman and Vioe- Obairman were the tellers, and Mr J. H, Hague acting clerk.—The Chairman announced the election of Mr Robt. Thomas which was greeted with applause.—Mr J. W. Davies formerly proposed the appointment of Mr Robert Thomas as Clerk and '41 Suryeyor, seconded by Mr E. Bryan, and carried unanimously.—Mr Robert Thomas, on being called in to the room, thanked the Council for the confidence reposed in him. ELECTION OF NUISANCE INSPECTOR. The eleotion of Nuisance Inspector and amalga- mated offices was then proceeded with. It was resolved on the proposition of Mr E. Bryan, seconded by Mr W. Owen that the numbers be not deolared of those who received no votes and of those who received no more than one vote. The thirteen candidates for the offioe were. -Reginald L Hughes, Cross-street, Holywell; Edward Jones, Greenfield- street, Holywell; Edwin Jones, Mount, Brynford Llewelyn Jones, Well-street, Holywell; William Jones, Mount Pleasant, Rhewl, Mostyn; Robert ^cLeish, High-street, Holywell; John Morgan, Cifctle View, Holywell; Frederick Newall, New Road, Holywell; William Parry, New Brighton, Bagillt J. Langford Williams, Milvr, Holywell; Riohard Williams, Rose Cottage, Northop Hall; Thomas Williams, Whitford House, Holywell; W. Wynne, Sanitary Institute, London University.— After the first vote the remaining candidates were -.Edward Jones, Edwin Jones, Llew. Jones, and John Morgan. On the same condition as on the first vote the candidates were struok out, leaving in Edward Jones and Llew. Jones. The latter was declared elected by nine votes to six. -On the motion ot Mr Jo eph Jones, seconded by DrJ. Owen Jones, Mr Llew. Jones was formally appointed to the joint offices.

A SLATE.—Not all the various purposes for which it is used, slate owes its adaptability to the fact that it is capable of being split into thin layers or plates. So conspicuous, in fact, is this feature in slate that the term slate is in common language applied to all rocks which can be split into layers so thin that they can be used in roofing a house. In reality, how- ever, many of the materials used in roofing houses are not slates at all in the scientific acceptation of the term. In many parts of the country, thin flags, or tile-stones," are habitually used instead of slate; and though these look like thick slates, their true nature is really very -different. In all these oases the flat surfaces of the slab are the surfaces of the successive layers of mud or sand out of which the rock'was originally composed. As such layers are always comparatively thick, slates of this kind are much heavier than trae slate, and thus compel builders to have recourse to high pitched roofs and heavy timbering. Moreover, they do not stand the weather so'well as true slates, and are thus in the long run more expensive than the material whose name and function they have usurped. True slate, then, is a special and peculiar material, which not only splits into thin layers, but possesses various dis- tinguishing characters, which enable us to separate it from other rocks which at first might appear to resemble it. In erder to understand these cha- racters, we should provide ourselves with a small piece of Welsh or Scottish roofing slate, and a small frag- ment of ordinary shale," such as every native of a coal district knows so'well. Two such pieces of rook placed side by side are very like one another. Both probably are some tint of grey, blue, or black both split easily into thin layers; and what is more impor- tant, both show themselves to be nothing more than hardened mud, since both, if pounded down in water, give rise to a clayey ooze. These are striking and weighty points of resemblance, but they are accompanied by less conspicuous though funda- mental points of dissimilarity, which make the difference between shale and slate," and which we must briefly enumerate and consider.- Cwselrs Science for All. HAvim patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.

Flintshire Quarter Sessions. These Sessions were held on Wednesday at Mold, Mr P. P. Pennant presiding. Addressing the Grand Jury, the Chairman remarked that there were six prisoners for trial, a larger number than had usually to be dealt with at those sessions. At the last Sessions be made a few observations upon the alteration in the character of crime, as it appeared at those sessions, and he thought the character of the oases that day oonnrmed the remarks he then made, to the effect that oases of violence and cases against the person had almost ceased to appear, and this was probably due to the civilising effect of eduoation. All the cases that day were comparatively unimportant. Samuel Littlemore was charged with stealing scrap iron at Mold, the property of Thomas Parry and Alfred Mayers.—In sentencing the prisoner to four months' hard labour, the Chairman said it was ten years since the prisoner bad been previously oojvioted, and they were sorry he had returned to hit! old ways. Philip Dykins (48), labourer, was sentenced to two months' imprisonment, with hard labour, for stealing a pair of boots from the shop of William Price Edwards on the let January.—The prisoner's delence was that he did not know what he was doiag at the time, as he had been round getting New Year's treats, and bad had too much drink. Ann Jane Davies, of Bagillt, a young married woman, was charged with having stolen two daoks the property of Joseph Jones, and eight pigeons the property of James Roberts.—The prisoner was sentenced to two month's imprisonment. John Hughes (19), labourer, was charged with obtaining certain goods from tradesmen at Rhyl, representing that they were for the proprietor of an hotel,-The prisoner was sentenoed to one calendar months' hard labour. John William Diokinson, butcher, was indicted for having stolen three sheep at Ffynnongroew the property of Andrew Whiteford.—Mr Ellis J. Griffith appeared to proseoute, and Mr E. O. Roberts defended.—The prisoner was sentenced to three months' imprisonment with hard labour. 0

BODELWYDDAN. 'VCTDIT AT BODBHYDDAN.—The dinner in connec- tion with the rent audit at Bodrhyddan took place on Thursday in the dining hall at that seat. Oapt Rowley Conway occupied the chair, and was supported on his right and left respectively by the Rev T W Vaughan (vicar of Rhuddlan), Rev Thos Frimston (Llaogefni), Mr Copely (London and Provincial Bank), Rhyl; Mr G Rowley Oonwy and Mr W Conwy Bell, agent. Mr Robert Morris, Hendre, occupied the vioe-ohair.

MOSTYN. Mr Paul Knight, R.O.A., is at present engaged in painting a life size portrait of Lord Mostyn. AN INTBBBSTING LitoruaB. -To -morrow (Friday) evening, the Vicar of Carnarvon will deliver a lecture on "A tour to the North Cape," in the National Schools. The Hon F. Wynn, Glynllivon, who, with Lord Mostyn, was of the party who mude the interesting tour, will preside, and the lecture will be illustrated by limelight views from photographs taken by Lord Mostyn and other members of the party. Full particulsra will be found in our advertising columns. GRAND EVENING CONOBBT. On Wednesday evening an excellent concert was given in the National Sohools, in aid of the School Improvement Fund. The Right Hon. Lord Mostyn presided, and the attendance was both large and fashionable, the reberved and back seats being alike crowded. Among those present were-Lord and Lady Mostyn and party, Mr and Miss Feilding, Mr Folds and party, Pentreffynnon; Mrs and Miois Johnson Jones, Pistyll; MrE. H. M. Cooper, Springfield; Rev Kenneth Green and party, Mr J. Francis, Halkyn; Mr H. A Cope, Saithaelwyd htv R. O. Williams and party Holywell Rev Griffith Jones and family, Mostyu; Rev Wm. Williams, Rev R. Davies and Mrs Davies, Giirsedd Mrs Lloyd Price and party, Mertyn Hall; Miss Garner, Holywell; Miss Turner, Dr and Mrs Jones, Llanasa Mr and Mrs Mao Nicoll and Miss Rcberts, Whitford Mr and Mrs Roberts and family G'anydon Mr and Mrs Hawkyard and party, Mr and Mrs Barratt and party, Bronheulog; Mr J. Jones, Glandon; Rev W. A. Morris and party, Greenfield Mr A. Caradoo Williams, Miss Ellis, Mr Batters and party, Mr and Mrs Sutoliffe, Mr Ncwbold, &c., &o. The ffrst part of the programme oponed with a pianoforte duet by Misses Myfanwy and Gwladys Griffith Jones. Miss Williamson con- tributed 'Dear heart,' with great success. Mr Bulcock followed with 'Oome into the garden, Maud' which was highly appreciated, The next item on th,) programme was a character sketch by the talmted Holywell comedian Mr W. Chisholm, en- titled The wandering minstrel,' whose imitation of a cornet and clarionet was magnificent. On being re-called, Mr Chisholm gave Dream song.' A pianoforte quartett with violin accompaniment by Mma G Jones, Rhyl, Misses G Jones, Mostyn, Miss Francis, and Mr Haselden, was rendered with good effnot, and called forth loud applause. Captain Fe Iding sang excellently In days of old,' and was fol owed by Miss Roberts, Chester, wko sang The Gilt,' by request. The next eyeL t was looked forward to with great eagerness by the audienoe, and certainly Lord Mostyn did not tall short of their expectations in the rendering of The baby on the shore,' accompanied on the pianoforte by Lady Mcstyn. His lordship was loudly applauded aud gave a breezy old sea song on being re-called. Miss Hi ghes (prize winner at the Royal Academy), next appeared with thaI-instrument of Wales' and was wet; received for her excellent performance on the hai P. 'The Heavenly home' by Mrs A N Roberts elidted a hearty encore, and having to re-appear she sang The song that reaohed my heart.' Mr and Mias Mac Davies were accorded hearty applause on appearing to sing a comic duet entitled Money matters. The second part commenced with a violin trio by Misses G Jones, Mostyn, and Franois, Halkyn, which was beautifully rendered. Lord Mcstyn contributed the next song and maintained the good impression made in the first part. Miss Roberta sang I Pack clouds away,'aud having to re-appear, sang Llwyn Onn.' The violin solo by Mr Haselden was warmly appreciated. Mr Mao Dafies sang 'Can't think of everything,' with his for i,er success. Miss Hughes next appeared with hei harp and was accorded a hearty reception sucoaeded by Miss Williamson who c-ang I The spring leg 'nd,' with very pleasing effect. Mr Buloock was we l received in the song Love's sjrrow.' Mrs i Roberts contributed Good-bye' with her former > I suooefs. A humorous interlude by Mr Cbitholm came next in which he firmly established his repnta- tion as ventriloquist, being enoored to the echo. The accompanists were Lady Mostyn, Miss Johnson Jones, Mrs Bulcook. Mr Haselden, Mr A N Roberts and Mr Willie Nuttall.—Mr Cope, in proposing a vote of thanks to Lord Mostyn, said that no doubt the success of the concert was due to his lordship's appearance not only as an honorary member but also all a practical worker. He bad attended many concerts at Mostyn but he was sure that this one eclipsed them all-Capt Feilding seconded the motion, and Lord Mostyn in respond- ing said he would endeavour to show them the object for which that concert was held. When the last Government were in power they paid special attention to National Schools. An inspector was sent to Mostyn to report on the schools, and it was decided that they must upend about jE700 on the buildings. He was glad to say that one of the schools was out of debt—(hear, hear and applause) the other one had been renovated, but the work was as yet unpaid for. He begged to propose a hearty vote of thanks to all those who had taken part in making the oonoert a sucoess.-Dr J TtJones, Llan- asa, seconded the motion, and the concert closed with the National Anthem

FLINT. We regret to learn that Alderman James L. Muspratt, J.P;, is confined to his house, suffering from a sprained leg. A severe outbreak of typhoid fever is reported in the borough. The cases appear to be spread over the town generally. One death and eight oases have been notified. A PBAOTISED Tmiry.-Emma Jones, a widow of Cheater, was on Monday sentenced to three months' imprisonment for stealing a large piece of beef from the larder of Mr Henry Taylor, Curzon Park, Chester. She was also sentenced to a similar term of imprisonment for a theft at Saltney. The prisoner had been repeatedly oonvicted for various serious offences during the past twenty years. BBTHBL WBSLBTAN CHAPBL CONOMT.-ON Wed- nesday evening a concert was held at the Bethel Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Flint Mountain, in aid of the fnnds, Major Dyson, J.P., presided over a large attendance. A capital programme was sustained by the following artistes—Madame H. H agbes, Liver- pool Mrs A. N. Roberts, Flint; Miss S. E. Hooson, Flint; Madame A. Hughes, Liverpool; Ald. T. W. Hughes, Flint; Mr T. Greenfield, Flint; Mr R. T. Jones, Bagillt; Mr J. Jones, Connah's Quay; Mr S. Owens, Bagillt, and Mr T. Owens, Flint. The accompanists were-Mr Roberts, Flint Mountain, and Mr H. Evans, Flint. CHBSTBB POBT SANITABY AUTHORITY.—A meeting was held at Chester on Thursday, Mr Charles Brown presiding, The Clerk (Mr H. Taylor) said the Local Government Board bad issued regulations with regard to the visiting of vessels from foreign parts by the custom officers. It really carried out what they wanted, because it provided that the officer of oustoms, when an infected ship arrived in port, was to board the ship, and put certain questions to the master, which the latter was to answer. This practice would strengthen their hands, because the first people who boarded the ships would be the custom officers, and they would, if they suspeoted the ship, at once communicate with the Inspector of the authority.—The Chairman thonght this was a very satisfactory decision.—The Medioal Officer's report was of a satisfactory nature. MABBIAQB OF MB NOBMAN MOOOBQUODALB,—On Saturday last, the employees of the Pentre Paper Works were entertained to a substantial knife and fork tea, in celebration of the marriage of Mr Norman MoOorquodale, with Miss Barton, of Northhants, which took place on Thursday last. The tea was served in one of the large rooms of the mills, some 220 partaking of the entertainment. Mr C N Hull, J.P., presided, and Major Dyson, Mr 1. Taylor and Mr C. T. Watkins, occupied the vioe-chairs. After tea a large wedding cake supplied by Mr J. W. M. Evans, was out up and divided among the guests, who with a supply of wine, drank the health of the bride and 'bridegroom on the proposition of the Chairman. Hearty cheers were given for Mr and Mrs McOorquodale. Mr J. W. M. Evans, Ohurch- street, Flint, ably catered for the tea. The pro- ceedings closed with dancing.

ST. ASAPH. The Rev C. F. Roberts, vicar choral of St. Afaph, is editing a calendar for the diocese, which will be issued from the press before the end of this month. PBESENTATION. A handsome marble clock was presented to Mr T R Jones, of St. Asapb, on Wednesday evening, in the Parish Church Vestry- room. Upon the clock is an ornamental gilt plate which bears the following inscription: Presented to Mr T. R. Jones on the occasion of his mairiage, by the olergy, ohoir, and congregation of the Sc. Asaph Parish Church and other well-wishers. Deo. 26, 1896.' The clock, which was supplied from the establishment of Mr R. C. Oldfield, jeweller, Liverpool, was greatly admired by the assembled subscribers and friends. LIBERAL MEETING. On Wednesday evening a public meeting was held in St. Aeaph National Sohools, under the auspices of the local branch of the Women's Liberal Association.—Mr J Herbert Roberts, M.P., who presided, said the next session would be one of great interest to Wales. They would be called u[on by the Government to pass another Eduoation Bill for the relief of so-called voluntary schools. Personally, be did not exult over the withdrawal of the old Bill as a party triumph, but rather because the whole incident had been the means of opening the eyes of the Government and of educating publio opinion as to the true position of the popular controlled board tcbool (oheers). As to the decision of the Govern- ment in respect to the prinoiple of rate aid for denominational schools, the ilost significant fact in connection with it was its oontravention of the resolutions of the meeting of the two Convoca- tions in November last. Dr. Essterby proposed, and the Rev Jonathan Jones seoonded, a vote of thanks to Messrs S. Smith and J. H. Lewis, the county and borough members, for their servioes to Flintshire and Wales in and out of Parliament. This was carried unanimously.—Mr J. H. Lewis, M.P., referring to the Liberal vi< tory at Cleveland, said it was the beginning of a lonp list of similar successes, suoesses which would advance the liberal cause during the period that would elapse from now to the next general electiou (applause).-Mr S. Smith, M.P., also spoke.

-♦ AN American inventor proposes to attach a musical instrument to the driving wheel of a bicycle, so that the cyclist will be able to grind out tunes as he rolls along. Even now the wheelmen have enemies amoitg j those who dislike being cut down in the pride of their youth when they cross a street. If they add the profession of organ grinder to their presentrMeJfhey ■ trill run thf ifaffffTT ?f ■*tflrminafed. I

♦ Tint EARL AND THE ROUND ROBIN.-The Earl of Aberdeen, the new Governor-General of Canada, has always been a popular man ajuong journalists. He makes an admirable chairman at public meetings of all kinds, discharging the often onerous duties of the post with judicious tact and courtesy, and a business- likb knowledge of, and attention to, details that greatly facilitate the progress of business. These qualities can only be fully appreciated by those who understand from experience how much time is wasted, and the completion of a programme or agenda of a meeting retarded by the presence in the chair'" of an undecided or ineffective controller of the proceedings. Like all men who are willing to sacrifice themselves for the philanthropic or other causes to which they lend their aid, Lord Aber- deen has sometimes to revolt against secretaries anc. councils or committees that, perhaps innocently, put too great a strain upon his genial desire to render them effective assistance. An instance of this kind occurred some time ago at a meet- ing in aid of a missionary enterprise, held at the Hoiborn Town Hall, The earl was the principal speaker of the evenirg, but the secretary had placed a number of items, including the singing of some hymns, reports by the society's missionaries, and Ouier interesting, but time-consuming features, on the programme to precede his address. Seeing that if the proposed arrangements were carried out it would not only be late in the proceedings, but late in the night as well, before the earl's turn to address the meeting would arrive, the reporters present handed up a round robin to the earl, begging him to have the programme altered, as they wanted to lea-e after his speech. The earl smiled as he read the request, and handed back the robin, with the foot- not 3—"Right, exactly my own idea"—and in an asif ',e with the chairman the programme was accord- ingly altered, greatly to the joy of the reporters, but very much to the chagrin of the secretary, who had puj posely desired to have the earl's speech to the end of he meeting, as a sure means of keeping the hall full to the end.-Cassell's Saturday Journal.

Births. Wic- riAm-On the 10th inst, the wife of Mr John Williams, hairdresser, High-street, Holywell, of a daughter. Marriages JONES—HUNT—On the 14th inst, by licence, at Sfc Mary's Church, Bagillt, by the Rev R. Owen,. B.A., vioar, Mr Alfred Gomer Jones, Panton'" place, Holywell, to Miss Judith Hunt, Ty'n-y< Pistyll, Bagillt. TOBKINOTON—JONES—On the 10th inst., at St. Thomas' Church, Rhyl, by the Rev Dan Edwards, vicar, Alfred Torkington, to Agnes Sarah, eldest daughter of the late Captain John Lloyd Jones, formerly member of the Mercantile Marine Association, Liverpool. Deatus. EVA:IS—On the 7th inst, John Edward, infant eon of the late Mr Thomas Evans, engine driver, Hanmer-terrace, Bagillt, aged 5 mon tha HUGIIIIS-OR. the 10th inst, Miss Ann Hugbes, High-street, Holywell, daughter of the late Mr John Hughes, shoemaker, and sister of the late Mr Thos Hughes, post-messenger at Holywell, aged 59 years £ £ 90 JONES—On the 8th iaet, Elizabeth, wife of Mr John Jones, Station-read, Bagillt, aged 60 years JONES—On the 13th inst., Mary Alioe, daughter of Mr Peter Jonts, Station-road, Greenfield, aged 16 years Non—On the 6th inst., at Heiillan-place, Denbigh, Mr W. A. Nott, bookseller, Denbigh, aged f|8 years. PATIBSON—On the 3rd inst., at Meliden, aged 62, James Hope Patersvn. eon of the late Juba Pateriion, Trelogan,- No oarde.