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. HOLYWELL PARISH COUNCIL.…
HOLYWELL PARISH COUNCIL. The last meeting of the above Council for the year 1896-97 took place at the Bagillt Board Schools, on Tuesday evening, when there were {resent—Messrs Robert Foulkes (chairman), jeigh Howell, Edwin Roberts, Thomas Jones, Thos. 0. Griffiths, Walter Horrobin, Joseph Williams, William Dav es, Daniel Jones, Urias Bromley and J. LI. Williams clerk—Mr John Marsden. GENERAL UPSET OF ARRANGEMENTS. The Clerk explained in a formal manner why the arrangements made by the Council at the last meeting for the holding of the Ward meet- ings were not carried out, owing to the receipt of the order of the Local Government Board ro- arranging the rural parish of llolywell. The meeting thit evening was held for the purpose of closing the accounts of tha Council for the past year.- Mr Horrobin: Why have we been called ? Are we going to die ?—The Chair- man Yes. You are going to die and be resurrected in another Council under different I arrangements. BAGILLT LIGHTING BUSINESS. The minutes of the Bagillt Lighting Com- mittee of the 2nd ult, stated that the bill for the removing of the New Brighton and Gadlys Lane gas lams were passed for payment. Owing to the precept for 1120 being insufficient to meet the liabilities of the year, augmented by outstanding accounts of the late lighting authority it was decided to request the Overseers to advance the amount required £8 Is. lOd. It was decided to request Mr Chamberlain, mana- ?;er of the Gas Works, not to fix the incandescent ights as arranged until further directions were given. At a subsequent meeting of the com- mittee it was reported that the Overeeers had granted the amount required. It was resolved that the Lighting Committee ask fer EI30 for lighting, at the annual lighting meeting to be held on the 13th inst., at Bagillt Board Schools. THE BOOT FOOTPATH. A communication was received from the Clerk of the Rural District Council in reference to the above matter, to the effect that in the event of any obstruction being placed to prevent I the public right of way, that action would be taken by the Council, or that in the event of cause of action being created the Council would appear in such proceedings -Mr Edwin Roberts said the Rural District Council deserved the thanks of the public and the Council for their action in the matter. VICTORIA HALL. A letter was read from the Local Government Board stating in reply to an inquiry made at the request of the Council, that it was not obligatory to hold a parish meeting in a schoolroom. It may be held in some other room if convenient. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING. In reply to the Clerk as to the holding of the annual parish meeting, the Local Government Board wrote stating that it would not be necessary that there should be an annual assembly of the existing or either of the new parishes this year. THE COUNTY COUNCIL AND THE NEW ARRANGE- MENT OF THE PARISH. A letter was received from the County Council stating that if it was desired to re-establish wards application should be made by formal resolution of the Parish Council, embodying the proposals. -Mr J. Ll. Williams proposed that application be made for the re-establishment of wards Mr Thos. 0. Griffiths seconded the proposition. -Mr Bromley advocated delaying the passing of the resolution until after the election. If the election did not turn out consistent with common sense and decency on the part of the electors he should strongly support an application for Greenfield being formed into a separate parish. They were not fairly treated in Greenfield; the spirit of self was somewhat dominant in Bagillt. —The Chairman: You have not found it so until lately.—Mr Bromley: There are several incidents that couid be named. The Bagillt members are very like Welsh sheep—(laughter) —they flock and go together. He moved as an amendment that the matter be left in abeyance until after the new Council was elected. If the Greenfield district was not treated fairly then they would move inside or outside the Council for independence. Greenfield was nut much less in population and the rateable value was but slightly below Bagillt. Greenfield had eiftns of advancement and renewed prosperity he could not unfortunately speak so hopefully of Bagillt.—The Cleik pointed out that the meeting being special no notices of motion had been submitted. He suggesled that the recommendation to apply for wards be passed and not the resolution to apply.—Mr E. Roberts seconded the amendment.—Mr W. Davies supported the amendment and said he considered that Greenfield had been insulted by the action of transferring their representative to the new parish of Brynford. It was taking advantage of their representative's unfortunate absence through illness, He was sure that the proposer of the resolution was in harmony with the amendment.—Mr J, Ll. Williams: Exactly, and I withdraw the proposition. Mr Griffiths agreed, and the amendment being put as a substantive motion, was carried.—The Chairman said he did not think it fair or just that any Councillor should direct a charge of selfishness against the Bagillt members. If a particular few were the cause of an election, it should not be sufficient to condemn the whole.—Mr Bromley: I will withdraw the word I-, mblfish and only apply it to those who are selfish- whose heads fit "the cap of selfishness" (laughter). FINANCE. The statement of accounts for the past year was submitted by the Clerk. The Council started with a balance of 15s. 2d.; a precept was issued for £ 50, and £1 Is. Od. was received in respect of the diversion of the Strand Road, The Bagillt lighting precept was £128 9s. 7d., making a total receipt of £ 180 15s. 9d. The expenses for all purposes amounted to £ 170 5s. 9d leaving a balance in hand of 110 10s. Od. The balance was strictly Parish Council money, and had no connection with the lighting account. The expenditure of the Parish Council was between JE8 and S9 during the year. REGISTRATION. Mr Edwin Boberts called attention to the attendance of the Registrar of Births and Deaths at Bagillt, and suggested that a notification of the day and hour of attendance should be published.—The Clerk was directed to attend to the matter. THE ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILLORS. The list of attendances of the Councillors during the past year was submitted. There had been 18 meetings of the Council and the attendances were :—Messrs U. Bromley, 9; W. Davies, 12; Thos. C. Griffiths, 17: R. Foulkes, 18; Leigh Howell, 13; Thos. Hughes, 15; W. Horrobin, 17; T. Humphreys, 16; Daniel Jones, 14 Thos Jones, 18 P. Jones, 4 A. Langdon, 3 (elected in Nouember last); E. Roberrs, 18; A. Thomas (deceased) 8; J. Ll. Williams, 18 Joseph Williams, 15. THE PETITION FOR THE GREENFIELD BRIDGE. FANCIED SLIGHTED DIGNITY. Mr Wm. Davies at ths commencement of the meeting called attention to a meeting held on Monday evening at the Victoria Hall, Green- field, in roforeace to a peti'ion for a bridge over the railway to the Greenfield Wharf, which meeting he adeged should have been a parish meeting, and was a slight upon the Parish Council. The matter was deferred to the close of the meeting on the suggestion of Mr J. Ll. Williams, in the hope that Mr T. Hughes would attend.—The renewed debate was opened by the Chairman explaining that he received a circular, but feeling that he should be ignoring his rights for a parish meeting, he did not attend. —Mr W. Davies said the rights of the Parish Council had been taken in hand by one of the representatives of the Council. It was called a meeting of the Greenfield Lighting Inspectors, the owners of property, and all ratepayers, to discuss and sign a petition for a bridge across the railway. He could quite understand it to be a meeting of ratepayers if the notices had been issued by posters, but by circulars he could not. He believed the Council should stand up for its rights,—Mr Bromley said he was sorry if anything that had been done in con- nection with that petition for the bridge was in an irregular manner. He attended the meeting simply from the fact that he felt that it was im- portant, if possible, that a bridge of a certain character should be erected over the railway. Ho did think that it would have been better had that meeting been called by the Chairman of the Parish Counoil —it would have given it more force. How the meeting arose he was unable to form an opinion beyond the fact that there seemed to have been a good deal of hurry to get up the petition. The project was generally supported by gentlemen who in the course of their business uped the level crossing to a considerable extent, and they approved of a bridge with an ascent of one in thirty which was petitioned for. He would rather propose that they give the petition their countenance and support.— Mr Thos. C. Griffiths seconded the proposition.-It was also passed that in the event of evidence being required as to the necessity for the bridge that the Caairman be delegated to give such evidenoe. A BOUND OF COMPLIMENTS. V Mr J. Ll. William, proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman for the courteous and straightforward conduct he exercieed in carrying out the duties of the chair during the past year.—Mr Bromley seconded the proposition which was carried unanimously and responded to by the Chairman, who acknowledged the assistance given by the whole Council and by the Clerk. The Council had during the year been able to perform a certain amount of work which was to the interest of the parish. In Bagillt, much had been done, particularly in regard to the transfer of the lighting authority water supplies had been attended to and public rights had been maintained. The expenditure by the Council had bean very small ard they wers able to hand over a considerable balance to the next year. He hoped to see all the old members returned at the forthcoming election, his only regret was the absence of the Brynford Ward members. Mr J. LI. Williams had been a useful member and he trusted that he would beoefh by the training he received at the Parish Council and be able to put his experience and knowledge to good e in the performance of public duties (hear, hear).—Mr E. Roberta proposed a vote of thanks to the Vice-chairman (Mr Thomas Jones), who was also the Chairman of the Bagillt Lighting Committee.—Mr W. Horrobin seconded the proposition, which was carried.—Mr Jones briefly responded.—A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Clerk (Mr John Marsden), for the able performance of his duties, on the proposition of Mr Thos. 0. Griffiths seconded by Mr Horrobin, and carried unanimously.
. OAERWYS.
OAERWYS. PETTY SESSIONS TUESDAY.—Before Messrs Wm. Thomas and Treyor J. D. Jones. LICENSING. Application was made for the temporary transfer of the license of the Red Lion Inn, Bodfari, from Mrs Sarah Jones to Mr Jcseph Jones, rar ted- The absolute transfer of the license of the Traveller's Inn, on the St. Aeaph and Holy well-road, was granted to Mr James Tonge, late of Plymouth Copse. A NEGLIGENT AND CRUEL HUSBAND. A summons under the Summary Jurisdiction Married Women's Act, 1895, was heard in which Elien Hughes, of South-street, Caerwys, brought charges of cruelty against her husband William Hughes, a labourer. The grounds upon which the complainant based her application for a seperation order were of persistent cruelty and failure to main- tain her and her child, by reason of which com- plainant had to live separate from her husband.— Mr Fred Llewellyn-Jones (Messrs Bromley and Jones, Holywell), was for the complainant. From evidence of the oomplainant it appeared that the parties had lived unhappily almost from marriage some years ago. It was shown that since January last the defendant had not contributed anything towards the maintenance of complainant and her child and that in consequence of such failure she had resided with her parents. The evidence adduced appertained ti cruelty by reason of negleot. The evidence of Police-constable Thomas Jones was to the effect that on two occasions he was called into the house of the defendant. On one occasion the defendant was in the act of smashing up the house- hold crockery. He did not see any act of assault.— Mrs Frances Parry, a neighbour, stated that she had attended the complainant in illness. At that time the defendant acted in an unkind manner and did n )t give anything towards her maintenance.— Defendant called his brother for the defence.—The Bench granted the order of separation, the defendant to contribute 5s. weekly and to pay costs, L2 2s. OJ.
. GREENFIELD.
GREENFIELD. NEW BRIDGE OVER THE RAILWAY'The intended widening of the Cheater and Holyhead Railway has served to call attention to the extreme inconvenience and danger that would arise were the lines of rails at the level crossing leading from the highwity to the shore at Greenfield increased. We believed that a repre- sentation has been made by the County Council to the Railway Company on this point, and a petition is now being numerously signed in the district in favour of a road bridge across the line instead of a level crossing. It is stated that the Railway Company will be induced to effect this great and neoessary improvement.
0 ST. ASAPH.
0 ST. ASAPH. RAILWAT AOOIDBNT.—An accident, which might have been attended with disastrous results, occurred on Saturday evening. The five o'clock train from Denbigh to Rbyl was appromohing St Asaph Station, when, on reaching the bottom of the curve, the right leading wheel of the engine left the rail. The driver felt the jolting and sharply pulled up, but this he was unable to do before some sixty yards of the permanent way had been damaged. A speoial train was despatched from Rhyl, and to it the passengers and luggage were transferred. By nine o'clock the same evening the line had been cleared,
+ MOSTYN.
+ MOSTYN. THS ScnooTA.-Hiss S. A. J. Davies, of Caerwys School, has been appointed assistant mistress at Christ Church Schools, Mostyn.
. Markets and Fairs
Markets and Fairs MANCHESTER HAY AND STRAW.—Hay 4id to 5d, clover 6d to 61d, oat straw 4id per stone of 141b. MANCHESTER FAT PIG.-There was a good supply on offer, but the demand was slow. Quotations: First quality 9s 4d, secondary 8s lOd to 9s, and third 7s to 7s 3d per score of 20lbs. LIVERPOOL,—There were a few more cattle on offer than on Monday last. Demand good, especially so for prime quality, though prices were not quotably higher. Sheep supply slightly larger; trade very slow and late rates hard to maintain for all qualities. Prices Beef, 6id to 5d • Scotch mutton, 9d to 7d; Irish mutton, 8Jd to 6d per lb
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~— JA «. f WHITFORD. PRESENTATION TO CAPT. J. B. FEILDING. LARGE GATHERING OF DOWNING TENANTRY. On Thursday evening, at a dinner at Downing, presentations were made to Captain J. B. Feilding, of Upper Downing, (representative of him cousin, the Earl of Denbigh and Desmond, on his Flintshire Estate), on the occasion of fcis m.arriage with Miss M. E. Tod, of Brighton, granddaughter of the late General Tod, which event took place on the 24th ult. Immediately upon Captain and Mrs Feilding's return to their home at Upper Downing, the arrangements were were made for the presentation of a token of esteem and respect and congratulation upon the happy event, and on Thursday there gathered in Downing Hall, the tenantry of the estate, and friends and well-wishers to the number of over eighty. Prior to sitting down to dinner, the guests were received by Captain Feilding and Mrs Feilding. Some of the numerous and costiy wedding presents were on view. Captain Feilding presided, supported by Mrs Feilding Mr J. Lloyd Price, J.P., Mertyn Hall; Rev Griffith Jones, vicar of Mostyn Mr W. Roberts, Glanydon House Mr A. Barratt, Bronheulog Col- Sergeant Arthur Jones, V,D. The vice-chairs were occupied by Mr Wm. Bakewell and Mr W. M. Chisholm, and among the invited guests, almost a11 of whom attended, were:-Messrs W. F. Morris, High-street Thos. Thomas, Maesydre; John Carman, Gerddi Beuno Edward Davies, Ffynnon. yoyff; Edward Hughes, Avongoch Enooh Hughes, Wm. Baxter, Lewis Jones, Plas Captain Enoch Adams, Mostyn J. and A. Bird, Pantasaph David Williams, J. Kerfoot Evans, The Strand; Robert Thomas, Bryn Offa; J. and T. Bagahaw, Tre Eden Owen; J. T. Eachus, Holywell; John Marnden, Holywell; Thomas Griffiths, Canton House; Thos. Jiyffin, Mostyn; David Roberts, High-street; Moses Williams, R. Pulford, Dyfrdwy Villa Wm. Parry, Glyn; T. Jones, Llwynifor; Thomas Williams, Mertyn Crewe John Hughes, Gwibnant; Edward Jones, junr., painter, Holywell; Edward Jones, joiner, Chapel-street, Holywell; R, Jones, Saitbffynnon H. W. Hammond, Trevor; Thomas Amos, Llanerchymor; Edward Davies, J. Garner, Wm. Evans, Peers Jones, Bridge House; Thomas Hughes, Holywell; John Owens, Plasuohaf; John Jones, Ddol; Daniel Jones, Penyffordd; Wra. Davies, Saitbffynnon; Thomas Jones, Shop Gooh; R. Davies, Isglan Edward Hughes, Pentre Isglan Joseph Bellis, James Williams, C. F. Clements, Holywell; J. E. Wooloock, Holywell; Wm. Jones, Pistyll; Wm; Rushfortb, Tsceifiog; S. Holgate, Holywell; William Parry, John Parry, John Birchall. William Efáns, Bagillt Hall; Peter Evans, Edward Williams, Lime Bank; Ishmael Griffith", Peter Evans, William Roberts, J. W. Jones, Ty Coch Robert Williams, Thomas Foulkes, John Hughes, Bionfadog; Sergeant Instruotor Bradley, Sergeanfs Richardson, V.D., Jas. Hughes, V.D., Redfern, Holgate, and Jackson; Mrs Bakewell, Mrs Jones, Druid Mrs Jones, Penrho Mrs Jones, Windmill; Mrs Lee, Gwibnant; Mrs Hannah Parry and Mrs E. Jones. The menu included :—Soup fish roast beef, roast mutton, rabbit pies; jellies, osflams, plum pudding, apple tarts, rhubarb tarts, trifle dessert. After dinner the Chairman gave the Queen" which was loyally received. The next toast was The Earl of Denbigh;" pro. posed by Mr W Bakewell, who said, it required no words of his to recommend such a toast to them—it would be received and drank with enthusiasm (applause). They all knew the Earl of Denbigh as a good aud liberal landlord (hear, hear). Othera knew him as a kind and indulgent master. He was known generally, as a friend of the poor a soldier who had fought and bled for his country, and a politician who had fought for his party (bear, hear). He felt sure his lordship would have been pleased to be present that evening in honour of the auspicious occasion they were celebrating. As he was unable to be present it would be a source of pleasure for bis lordship to know that suoh good feeling existed, as shown by the numerous gathering and that they had enjoyed themselves. The toast was received with loud applause. Captain Feilding responding on behalf of hia lord- ship, thanked the company for the hearty and cordial reception they had given the toast. He could confirm the remark made that it would have afforded the Earl of Denbigh pleasure to have been present, but as he was unable to do so, he anti- cipated that before long his lordship would visit his Downing Estate and they would have an opportunity of seeing him (applause). The principal event was the presentation of a silver oup, which may be first described. The cup is of solid silver-very massive in weight, and forms a handsome and appropriate souvenir of the happy oocasion. It is of antique design, the body' and oover being richly chased with floral and soroll designs, after Louis XV. style of art, the side handles of same style being quite in keeping with the general design. The cup is engraved with the following inscription "Presented to John Basil Feilding, Esquire, by the tenants on the Downing Estates, on the occasion of his marriage, February 24tb, 1897." On another shield is engraved the arini of Mr Feilding. The cup is one of Messrs Elkington and Co.'s exclusive designs the order having been placed with their well-known Liverpool House. An ebony pedestal supports the cup, the whole being enclosed in a polished oak cabinet and executed in the firm's best style. I Cup presented to Captain J. B. Feilding. Mr Wm. Roberts, of Glanydon House, Mostyn, in making the presentation, said on behalf of the tenants of the Downing Estates, he had a most pleasing duty to perform-to present Captain Feilding with the silver oup. When it got spread abroad that Captain Feilding was about to be mairied, a oiroular was drafted and sent to each tenant intimating that the auspicious event was to take plaoe, and that there was a desire to open a subscription list for the purpose of a presentation. The result was most successful, and he might add that it was quite a unique subscription. No list was published, and only those who paid and those who received the money knew what subscriptions were received. He was very sure Captain Feilding would not look upon their present for its intrinsic value, but for the very good feeling and kind wishes entertained to war is him, and whioh that presenta- tion was intended to symbolise (applause). They were delighted to welcome Mrs Feilding to her new home, and as the wife of the representative of the House of Downing, they were pleased of that opportunity to show their gratitude for the kind and generous deeds done in the neighbourhood by the members of that House in the way of charity (hear, hear). No words of his would add lustre to the House of Downing—the deeds of kindness wore its history (applause). He had great pleasure in handing over the piece of plate to Captain and Mrs Feilding, trusting they would be blessed with a happy, long and prosperous married life (applause). Captain Feilding, in accepting the present, acknowledged the kindness of the subscribers, and said he did not know how to sufficiently thank them for the way they bad treated him. He could only say he fully appreciated their kindness, and the piece of plate chosen as the token of that feeling would be kept by him as a heirloom (hear, hear). He valued the gift as an indication of the under- standing that his purpose was to do his best for the tenants (hear, hear). It was a very difficult thing to serve a landlord who was a relative-)no was inclined to look after one's own family a little too keenly, or more keenly than an ordinary landlord's agent would. However difficult he had considered the work would be, when he was about to take the agency, he had not felt it with his oousin His lordship had always asked him to do his best for the tenants and for him, and be hsrt 'rid to carry out that injunction (hear, hear), li no had been at times misunderstood, he could not help it. He was a "Saennaoh" as the Highlanders say, and the @ame was, he believed, said in Wales (laughter). He could not get himself to learn Welsh, though he had a strong desire to do so. Mrs Feilding said she was going to learn it—(hear, hear)—and if she succeeded first, he would of necessity have to follow (hear, hear and laughter). He seemed to have come to Wales to settle down. Though he had been in Wales just over two years, it seemed as only a few days. With the help of the tenants, he trusted he should continue to like the district and its inhabitants, and that the tenants would in turn like him (hear, hear). He bad tried many countries from the Scotoh Highlands to the Malay jungles in the far East, and among the Japanese and Chinese. They were difficult people to deal with. and, in addition, he was serving under a foreign flag-the HabouA- uedan flag was very different service to that un W the Queen's flag. He had finished his wanderings in foreign lands and bad come to settle down, and it certainly did look as though he was in earnest, when he took a wife (hear, bear). He hoped that every- body would help him to carry out his woik. lie was only an employe like many others on the estate, and paid for his work just in the same way. He hoped they would treat him in that way, as the servant of the landlord and not as his cousin. He thanked the company for their kind present. Mr W. Bakewell advanced towards the Chairman with a handsome aneroid barometer in oarved oak case, and in presenting it to Captain Feilding said he was deputed by his oolleagues-tbe employes on the Downing Estate-to ask the acceptance by Captain Feilding of the present as a small token of their sincere good wishes, hoping that the spirit of the act and not the value of the gift would be the foremost valuation placed upon it. It was their hearty hope that Captain and Mrs Feilding would spend many happy years in their midst and that the barometer of their lives would always be set fair (hear, hear). Mr Feilding said the present was more than he ever dreamt of and certainly a great surprise and he had oome to the conclusion that it was a very good thing to get married (laughter). He thanked the employes of the Downing Estate for the present which showed to him that they entertained a kindly feeling towards him which he greatly valued. Colour Sergeant Arthur Jones, V.D. (of the D Company, 2nd Vol. Batt. R.W.F.), Holywell, holding an engraved silver mounted meerohanm cigarette holder in case, said, on behalf of the Sergeants of the D Company, he begged Captaia Feilding to accept their present, it was small, but they trusted he would take the will for the deed, and with it their best wishes of long life and happiness for himself and Mrs Feilding (hear, hear). Captain Feilding in accepting the gift said it gave him much pleasure to accept the token of the good wishes of the Sergeants of the Holywell Company. It was unexpeoted and very pleasing to him. He felt proud of the office he held in the Holywell Company. Its traditions were for smartness and efficiency in the days of his unole's (the late Lord Denbigh) command (applause), and he hoped the company would oontinue to hold to its traditions and maintain a reoord for discipline and smartness that any company might be proud of. They had lately formed a band committee of which he had been appointed president, and at the forthcoming annual camp he hoped they should be able to march into oamp in full strength and headed by an efficient band (bear, hear). Mr Thos Thomas proposed the health of Captain and Mrs Feilding, and said Captain Feilding had remarked that he had been in Wales two yer iiid that it only lookod like so many days. He certainly came as a stranger—but a stranger with a familiar name. The name he bore reoommended him very highly to the people in this part of the country and during the two years he has lived at Downing he had shown himself to be a Feilding of the proper metal (applause). He was sure that in ooming among them they extended to Mrs Feilding a hearty welcome and from what they had heard of her previous history he was sure she would make herself a very great friend of the people in this part of Wales. It was their hope that Mr and Mrs Feilding would live in Wales for many years and increase year by year, in the estimation and good wishes of their frieuds and neighbours and the tenantry of Downing Estate (hear, hear.) The toast was received with applause. Captain Feilding in suitable terms acknowledged the cordial way in which the toast had been reoeived. He had settled down afrer two years residence but Mrs Feilding felt quite at home after but a fow days (hear, hear). Mr W. F. Morris in complimentary terms proposed the health of Mr W. Bakewell, who, he said, was 80 very highly esteemed by all with whom he bad intercourse (hear, hear). The toast was oordially received, and acknowledged by Mr Bakoweli. During the evening songs were given by Mr Clements, Mr W. M. Chisholm, Mr Amos, Sergeant Bradley, Ito. Mr Amos contributed an englyn to Mr and Mrs Feilding, and the following commemorative lines were composed and read by Mr Wm. Parry, Glyn. j Llinellau ar ddycbweliad y Oadben J. B. Feilding j a'i Briod o'u taith brioiasol. Peth rhyfedd yw cariad sy'n bod yn y byd, Mae rhywun yn teimlo ei effaith o hyd Gwreichionen drydanol ac angerddol yw, Yn nghelloedd dirgelaf y galon mae'n.byw, Aeth Feilding rhyw foreu am dro wrtho 'i hun, Ond bychan y gwyddai y fod yno fun, Ac yntau cangyntad y canfu wedd hon, A deimlodd y trydan yn gweithio trwy'i fron, Aeth adref fel meudwy a'i feddwl yn syn, Yn methu a deall pa beth ydoedd hyn Ond buan y gwybu mai Cupid a wnaeth Yr archoll, a'r gofid monwesol a'i saeth. Ar ol iddo ganfod ei gyflwr dilea, Nad oedd yr un meddyg a wnai iddo les Prysurodd ei gamrau i'w gwyddfod yn ol, A r hardd foneddiges a gafodd i'w gol. Yn ngwyddfod y nefoedd aeth Feilding a'i fun, Dan amod aur rwymyn—maent heddyw yn un; Dedwyddwch a llawnder a fo yn parhau, A thynachmewn cariad o hyd y bo'r ddau. Bendithier eu bywyd.a phlant yn y byd, A gwenau y nefoedd fo arnynt o hyd, Cysuron ddigonedd heb ofld na chroes, A byw yn y Downing hyd dertyn eu hoes. Nu ddeued un trallod na blinder i'w cwrdd, Gras lawer a gaffont i'w hymlyd i ffwrdd; A phan fo eu gyrfa ddaearol ar ben, Boed iddynt fynedfa i'r hardd Wynfa Wen. WILLIAM PARBY (Glyn Fardd).
. Football.
Football. ENGLAND V. WALice.-The international match played, on Monday, between Rose and Leek, resulted in the defeat of this Principality by four goals, to nil. DBNBIQHSHIEE AND FLINTSHIBE CHABITY CUP. Chirk met Brymbo in the above competition at tke Wynnstay-park enclosure, Ruabon. The game was a close and exciting one, the final result being: Chirk, 1 goal; Brymbo, ail. LLANDUDNO JUNCTION had Holywell Reserve as opponents at the Junction, and quite an enjoyable afternoon was spent in running after a bust' ball. At the close of the pantomime '—for it oertainly was not a football match-the referee declared honours even, each team having soored twice. CHIBX V. WESTMINSTHB Rovicias.-These teams met in a Welsh League matoh, on Monday, at Gwersyllt, near Wrexham. The end of the first half saw Chirk leading by six goals to none, but the Rovers improving lessened their defeat by scoring three goals, whilst Chirk added another. Final:— Chirk, 7 goals Westminster Rovers, 3 goals. t." SNOWDBOPS" v NANNBBCH.—A friendly match was played between these teams, at Nanneroh, on Wednesday afternoon, and ended in favour of the ".Snowdrops by one goal to none. The amateur minstrels played in their" nigger" costumes, and their get.ap" caused much amusement. The players were entertained after the match by Mr Buddicom, of Penbedw. WBBXHAJU V. BABNTON ROVEBH.—Played on the Wrexham Racecourse in fine but windy weather. The game opened quietly. Wrexham gradually got the upper band. Exciting play in the visitors' goal ended in Davies handing over the bar. Barnton nearly scored, Jardine being oharged over, but Jones faved just in time. Wrexham afterwards scored rapidly. Final result:—Wrexham, 8 goals Baraton Rovers, 2 goals. FLINT v. HOLYWBLL. -Played at Flint, in the Flintshire League. Holywell were minus W Owen, G Gillman, J Gallagher and R Jones, whilst Flint were fully represented. Flint won the toss and played with a strong wind behind them, scoring four goals before the interval. In the second half the wind dropped considerably and a much better game was witnessed. Flint increased their lead by one, and won rather easily by five goals, to nil: LLANDUDNO V. CARNARVON. THH CHAMPIONSHIP WON BY THB SWIM. The North Wales Coast League match between Llandudno Swifts and Carnarvon Ironopolis excited considerable interest last Saturday, and the Oval, Carnarvon, was patronised by a large and enthusi- astic crowd, most of whom were from Bangor. The Llandudno team had laid themselves oat to win, and from the vefy commencement showed superior form. Carnarvon played a sturdy game, and at times played equally as well as the Swifts, and for the short time both teams were on a par some very exoiting exohanges were witnessed. The final result was :-Llandudno Swifts, 2 goals; Carnarvon Ironopolis, 0 goals. FLINTSHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE. UP-TO-DATE RESULTS. Matches. Goals. P W L D For Agst Pt. Buckley. 6.. 4.. 2 ..0 8 8.. 8 Holywell.. 6 2.. 3 1 16 22.. 5 Flint 3.. 2 1 0 9 1.. 4 Rhyl 4 2.. 2 0 16 12.. 4 Mold. 5.. 1 3 1 7 13 3 NORTH WALE8 COAST LEAGUE. RESULTS UP TO DATE. Matches. Goals T. f w> L. D. For Agst. Pts Llandudno 10 8 1 1 38 16 17 Bangor. 10 7.. 1 2 34 12 II 16 Flint 9.. 6 3 0 33 21 12 Carnarvon 9.. 2.. 5 2 16 24 6 Holywell.. 10 2 7 1 17 28 5 Rhyl 10 1 9 0 14 51.. 2 LOCAL FIXTURES.—SATUBDAY NBXT. Buckley v. Holywell (F.L) Flint v. Mold (F.L) Bangor v. Llandudno Swifts, (N.W.C. Senior Cup flual-tie), referee—Mr J. Lewis, Blaokburn, of the English Association.
Correspondence.
Correspondence. [We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions ex- pressed by our Correspondents. 1 REDUCTION OF RAILWAY CHARGES.—A QUESTION. To the Editor of th$" Flintshire Observer," DBAB Sxit,-Some time ago I attended a meeting in the Market Hall, called in order to oppose the bill of the London and N.W. Railway Oompany, unless certain reduations were made in their rates for oarriage on the Cheater and Holyhead seotion of their railway. At that meeting a Committee and Secretary were appointed to take measures to oarry out the resolutions passed. Perhaps you can inform me when we are likely to get a report from them P Whether it is the result of that meeting or in consequence of the agitation carried on in the whole of North Wales, I cannot say, but, there has oertainly been a considerable reduction in the oharges of the Railway Company, and being one who has and will very considerably benefit by it, I think it only just we should as tradesmen know who we have to thank for it, and not only thank but share any expense the Committee may have been put to in carrying out the resolutions of the meettog.-I am, Sir, yours faithfully, A. EABL, Holywell, March 30, 1897. THE DIAMOND JUBILEE.—A SUGGESTION. To the Editor of the Flintshire Observer." DicAu MB. EDITOR.—As projeots for the oelebration of the Queen's Jubilee are under discussion, and suggestions are invited as to the best way of making it a memorable event to the town will you allow me to make a proposition. Would not public gardens or recreation grounds, be an advantage not only for the inhabitants, but for the many visitors, who oome seeking health and rest ? Holywell is not like its more favoured neigh- bours, Rhyl, Llandudno, eto., where handsome promenades, and oomfortable seats, delight the invalid and pleasure seeker. It is a country town and possessing as it does St. Winefride's Well, it ranks as a "health resort," therefore we should do all in our power to make the place attractive. If one or two large fields, which lie to the left on the Pantasaph Boad, a little above Gerddi Beuno," overlooking the beautiful Dee, and the Chsshire ooaat, were leased or purchased, and laid out as a pleasure ground, with seats, etc., and if some enterprising firm in the town would ereot a large iron building, where tea, cake, fruit, ham, etc., could be procured at a moderate tariff, it would oertainly be a paying and much appreciated im- provement. A charge for admission of a penny or two-pence per head would cover a neat little sum by the end of the season. A pleasing feature might be introduced by engaging the "Flannel Mills Band" to discourse pleasant musio on one or two evenings during the week. Should the Rev Father Beauolerk oontinue to do as muoh, in bringing viaitora to the town, as he has done in past years, it would be a profitable in- vestment. Invalids who are unequal to long walks, and who oannot always afford the luxury of drives, could with much profit to their health, take a book or a little work, and sit out in the open air. I have frequently heard it said, that between Holywell and Pantasaph, there is not a place to sit or rest, unless one sits on a wall or kerbstone. We are only following the lead of other health resorts, in making the place attractive. I would, however, put as a rider that these grounds should not be let out to day excursionist's, but reserved for the townspeople and the visitors who come for health and holiday.—I am, dear Mr. Editor, "A LOVBB OF THII OLD TOWN."
. HALKYN.
HALKYN. The Duke and Duchess of Westminster have been spending a few days at Halkyn Castle. On Friday they went to Liverpool to witness the Grand National. Apro-Tx=T.-Our many readers will feel interest in hearing that Surgeon-Captain Sebert Green, (son of the Rev A. J. M. Green, rector of Halkyn), has just been appointed to the important post of Stall- Surgeon at Luchnow, for five years. FATAL Aocm=T.-The inquest on the body of Abel Williams. of Dyffryn Caloot, Holywell, who was killed on Wednesday morning week at Olwyn Gooh Mines, by being jammed against the face of the rook in the underground workings by a tram wagon, was opened before Mr R. Bromley, county coroner, cn Thursday last, at the Mine Offices, and after formal evidenoe of identification had been given for the purpose of burial, the inquiry was ad- journed for a week.
. DRUGS WONT DO.
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