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

LLOO. Pkntgbixi CHAPEL.-The annual concert was held on Saturday evening under the presidency of Mr J. Philip Jones, C.C., Holywell. The little edifice was simply crowded and a lengthy programme was gone through in such a manner that enthusiastic interest was sustained throughout. The following were the artistwho kiadly rendered their gratuitous services: Violin solos by Miss Davey, Caerwys, greatly interested the aadienoe; Miss Roberts, Caerwys, whose beautiful voice was much appreciated Miss Nellie Jones, of Criccieth, simply carried 11 the house" the Misses Amy and Emily Jones, Mostyn, were well received; Master Hughio Hughes, of Gorsedd, accompanied by his mother, acquitted himself excellently Messrs Beriah Hughes, Edward Jones, Mostyn, and W. Thomas, Whitford, together with Asaph Glandyfrdwy were in the best of form, and executed their parts splendidly. On the proposi- tion of Rev. E. Jones, seconded by Mr J. Williams, a hearty vote of thanks was aooorded to the chair- man and artistes, thus bringing to a close one of the most successful concerts ever held at Penygelli.

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HOLYWELL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. An adjourned monthly meeting of this Council was held on Tuesday evening at the Town Buildings, when there were present: Councillors Dr. James Williams (chairman), J. Carman (vice-chairman), Evan Bryan, T. Griffiths, J. E. Jonea, J. Ll. Williams, J. W. Davies, Joseph Jones, J. W. Bennett, Walter Garner, J. H. Hague, Edward Foulkes, Robert Richards, T. B. Waterhouse; Clerk—Mr Robt. Thomas; Sanitary Inspector—Mr Llew. Jones. ST. "WINEFRlDE'e WELL AND THE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. On the 10th October, a Committee of the whole Council met, when it was resolved that in all matters arising out of the legal proceedings now taking place between Sir Pyers W. Mostyn, Bart., and Messrs Grosvenor, Ohater and Co., against Mr Jacob Atherton, it be left to the Clerk's discretion to bring the same either before open Council or Committee of the Council, in the latter case the Committee to have power to aot. It was also resolved that the Council give every support to Mr Atherton in his defence of the action brought against him by Sir Pyers Mostyn and Messrs Grosvenor, Chater and Co., ooneerning his dealings with St. Winefride's Well. The Chairman: Was that so? I did not know we agreed to engage counsel to proteot Mr Atherton, but to proteot ourselves. The Clerk: You will find it later on. The Chairman: But was it to afford Mr Atherton all support or all information." The Clerk: On the 12th November, you passed the resolution "that a barrister or barristers be employed to wateh the case in the interest of this Council." Mr J. E. Jones: I think that means a very great matter, to give every support." The Chairman: It strikes me also; I have no recollection thai that was the spirit of our resolution. Mr J. E. Jones: A letter came from Mr Atherton complaining that we did not support him; that we did not give him all the help we could. We then instructed our Clerk to write to say such was not the case. Mr Bryan: "Every support" might mean financial support. The Clerk: 0, ne; you are bound to support Mr Atherton; you have given him a license, but you do not mean monetary support. The minutes were confirmed. On the 20th October, a committee of the Council was held when a letter was received from Messrs Leslie and Co., in reference to St. Winefride's Well, and the meeting was at-lj ourned for the discussion of the letter. On the 24th Ootober the adjourned meeting of the Committee of the Council was held, when it was resolved that oouneel's opinion be taken as to the position of the Council and Mr Atherton in regard to the Well. At a meeting of the Drainage Water and Well Committee, the Clerk was authorised to show the agent of the National Society for the Preservation of Ancient Buildings all documents relating to the lease of the premises contiguous to the Well under the Duke of Westminster. On November 12th, a committee of the whole Council was held when a letter was received from Messrs F. J. Leslie and 00,. solicitors to Mr Atherton, and the Clerk was directed to reply that this Council was desirous in every possible manner to assist Mr Atherton in the action. It was also resolved that a barrister or barristers be engaged to watch the action in the interest of the Council, and that the selection be entrusted to the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and ex-Vice-Chairman of the Council. Mr J. Ll. Williams I move the adoption of those minutes with the exception of "or barristers." The Clerk Those words were included in con- sequence of the letter from Messrs Williamson, Hill and Co. The Chairman: Inasmuch as counsel wonld only be watching our interest we should not I want a pleader. Mr Williams: Certainly; only a junior to watoh our interest. We don't want The bar," The Chairman: Strike out the words "or barristers" ? Mr Williams: Yes, that is my motion. Mr Bryan We can summon an extraordinary meeting to consider it, if it is found necessary to have a leading barrister. The Clerk: May I call your attention to one portion of the letter I referred to. It says, "It may, hereafter, when you get into court per- haps be necessary to brief also a leader, should it be felt there would be any difficulty in obtaining a hearing for counsel." I would ask you not to hamper the sub-committee. Mr Williams: I do not objeot, but it was not the resolution. We passed 11 barrister and or barristers are stuck in.—The minutes of the Committee were accordingly passed. At a further stage in the meeting, the Clerk obrerved that from the latest advices he had received, the oase of Sir Pyers Mostyn and others v. Atherton was not likely to come on for hearing before Christmas. THE TOWN BUILDINGS. The Committee of the Council recommended that the Market Committee at the next meeting consider the charges for the general use of the Upper-room in the new Town Buildings, It was resolvod that the use of the Upper-room be allowed the Holywell Literary Society at la. per night, not including gas and cleaning. THE OFFICIALS AND THEIR GUARANTEES. It was resolved at the meeting of the Oom- mittee of the Council on the 10th October, that the oflioials of the Council be oalled upon to provide seourity for the due performance of their duties; the Council in each case to pay the premium. The security to be as followsThe treasurer in £ 300; the collector X200 market inspector 120, and the clerk iloo. Mr Thos. Griffiths asked was the payment of the premiums by the Council legal ? The Clerk replied that it was legal. Mr Griffiths observed that the Council had not been in the habit of paying the premiums of guarantee bonds of officials in the past. The Clerk replied that the Council had not required their officials to enter into a guarantee bond so far as he could ascertain. Mr Griffiths: It has been done, for in one instance Mr Bryan was the surety.. Mr J. Ll. Williams said it was his motien. It would be a correct proceeding on the part of the Council to pay the premiums. It was done by other Councils. Mr Griffiths: What sum should we have to pay? The Clerk As yet no proceedings have been taken in the matter for the reason of the change of treasurer. It shall be placed before you as a Council before anything is d.ue. M r Carman: I strongly object to the Council paying the premiums. Mr J. Ll. Williams: The officials had the option of providing two sureties or a guarantee bond. I thought it would be best to have the guarantee bond with one of the societies who undertake guarantees. It is much more satis- factory than the friendship system of private individuals becoming security for another person's discharge of public duties. The Clerk: 1 have had a careful search made as to whether there are any securities, but I have seen none. It is for you to decide. I do not object in the least to pay the premium, which will be about 7s. 6d. for the clerk, 3s. or 4a. for the inspector, and then no doubt the treasurer and collector will pay their own premiums. Mr Griffiths I do not see that we are justified in burdening the Counoil with such an annual expense. The Chairman: What would be the amount? The Clerk ? About a sovereign a year for the four officers. The Chairman: If you do not like the prinoiple move the adoptiou of the minutes with the ex- ception as to payment by the Council. Mr. Carman: I object to the payment, and I will move an amendment that the minutes be adopted with the exception of the reference to the payment of the guarantee premium. Mr Griffiths seoonded the amendment. On a division five voted for the adoption of the minutes and five for the amendment. The Chairman said he gave his casting vote in favour of the recommendation of the Oommittee, and on the assurance of the Clerk that it was not an illegal act to pay the premiums and that they should not be surcharged. DBAINAGE, WATER AND WELL COSOIITTEB. At the meeting of Commitlea it was recommended that the drain at the corner of the Mardyr be opened to ascertain the cause of the obstruction. It was decided to oall upon the contractors for the altera- tions at the Ntitional Prsvinoial Bank to supply plans.-The committee recommended that the owners of Allen-square and Garth-y-foel cottages be given notice to provide adequate drainage. THE MARKET 003MTTRZ AND THB TOWN BUNDINGS. This Committee recommended that the stalls occupied by the stocking and yam vendors be altrdd as propojed by the Inspector. It was alao recommended that the Oounoil let the present Council room and fit the upper or assembly room as a Council room. Mr J. Ll. Williams I propose that the latter portion of the minutes be referred back to committee. Mr Garner seoonded the proposition. Mr Bennett said he should like to have Mr Williams' reasons fer having the reoommendation of the committee referred baok. Mr Bryan At the time the recommendation was made there was a full committee, and the decision was unanimous; there was not a single dissentient. Mr Beumtt: I propose that the minutes be passed as read. Mr J. Ll. Williams: Facts have COIBe to the knowledge of several counoiibrs sicce the meeting, and I consider it deairable that the committee should reoonsider the question. I do not want to kllook on the head the proposal of the oommittee, but that it may be more fully considered before it is submitted to the approval ot the Oounoil. The Chairman: Perhaps we oould vote more readily had we the faota why the question should be referred baok. Mr Williams: There is no necessity to produce them. I simply ask that the question be referred back. Mr Brj an: I will, as Chairman, formally propose the confirmation of the recommendations of the committe if Mr Bennett will agree to second it. Mr Bennett agreed to the suggestion, and Mr Williams' motion being taken as the amendment, it was put to the vote and declared oarried by a good majority. Mr Bryan said be considered some reason should be given for the change of opinion einee the passing of the recommendation of the committee. The Chairman: I asked Oounoillor Williams if he could give us some reason. Mr Bryan: I can only judge of one reason for the opposition. It would seem our interests were going to clash against those of the Literary Sooiety. Mr Williams I am not bound to give my reasons. The Chairman: You are not justified in making the imputation. Mr Bryan Then we should have reasons. Mr Cabman: There is no reason to make a big thing of it. Mr Bennett having insisted in directing the Council as to their observance of the Standing Orders, particularly to that order as to addressing the chair with due deference, made a further reference to what he termed an illegality ia the procedure; main- taiuiog that according to the Standing Orders an amendment should be ia writing. The Chairman observed tbat the Standing Order referred to did not apply to an amendment afieoting the confirmation of oommittee minutes. Mr BùCl nett maintained that tbe ameadment should be in writing. The Ohairman Kindly keep your own ruling to yeurae'f, or come here and take the ohair. Mr Bennett: I am sorry, The Obairman: If you think I cannot conduct the meeting, you perhaps can do it better. This is not a resolution, it is pasting over minutes, which can either be adopted or rejected, or referred back to committee. The minutes were passed subjeot to the reoom. mendation being referred back to the oommittee. SAOTTABY COKUZTTBB AND PLANS. The Sanitary Committee reoommended to the Council to insist upon plans of improvements at Farm Houses b'!ing provided, and to make it known that persons building or altering houies or premises will be enforced to lay plans before the Council in accordance with the by-laws, before commencing building or altering existing buildings. The re- commendation was adopted. FINANCE COMHTTBB. Tho minutes of the Finance Committee referred to the bank ohargaa and the over-draft, which ulti- mately oame before a speoial meeting of the Council, and is reported elsewhere in this issue. Objections being raisad to the iesue of the cheque for £60 on the question of legal responsibility of individual members, by Mr J. Ll. Williams, Mr W. Garner moved and Mr Joseph Jones seconded that the question be re- ferred to committee.—Mr J. Carman considered that the whole question should have been considered in oommittee and not in open Council. The proposi- tion was oaacied. THB INPROVEXRXT C01CUITTTEB AND THB BOÄDS. The Town Improvement and General Purposes Committee recommended the Council to appoint a committee to consider what roadd witbiu the district should be proposed to the County Council to be made main roads.—The Clerk, in explanation, said it had reached the Council unofficially that the Brynford- road recently added to the district of the Council had te,-n dismaioed. Should that be the case, the vihole of the expense of the maintenance of the road from Perthyterfyn to Coetia Mawr would fall upon the Oounci). No offioial intimation had been re- ceived, but the Committee were of opinion that High-fctrett, Whitford htreet, and the New-road were entitled to be called main roads, as they led from one town to another. If the road mentioned was diemaioed the Council would be justified in asking that the roads in the three streets named should be seeektad as main roads. After some discussion the reoommendation was adopted. THK WOEKINQMEN'S CLUBE00M—ANIMATED DISCUSSION. Mr J. Ll. Williams asked What the Council pur- posed doing with the Workingmen's Clubroom ? In October, 1897, be raised the question and proposed a resolution and there the matter regained. He had been generally laughted at, but he did not mind, and be again was prepared to submit a proposition. They might laugh it out as they thougbt fit. He proposed that if nothing be done with tha room by the let of January, 1899, that the money be trans- ferred to the bank, and that the room be occupied as part and parcel of the town buildings, the property of the Council and for Council purposes. If the Council deolined to act upon the resolution be should apply to the Charity Commissioners upon the ques- tion as to whether the Council as trustees of the gift of the late Mr P. Ellis EytOD. had carried out their trust and, if not, whether they can be compelled to carry it out. He should also seek to know whether the promise of the Clerk made before the Com- missioner can be taken to be a good promise. Mr Bennett: On this question of the clubroom, Mr Williams runs away with a wrong idea when he isays Ih,\t they laughed at his proposition. As regards this matter, if he make3 a motion and if he submits it in writing we can consider it when it (omes up in the agenda. The Chiirmau We are hardly prepared to go into the question. Mr Williams I ask for information, which can be given by reference to the minute book. It is an open qups iou and can be raised at any time. The Chairman Yes, I understand that, but we are not prepared to discuss it. We have not had notiae of it. Would you call a speoial meeting? Mr Williams: No, I am not prepared to ask for that, I hid one speoial meeting and no one beyond myself attended I am tired of the delay in this matter. Three jears ago we had a grand fiasoo in the Assembly Hall, when all te C-juncil supported the movement and then let it slide. It is one of those questions which when the name of Holywell touches it—like a cancer —it kills it. A suggestion was made that a permanent oom- mittee be appointed to see that all resolutions passed by the Council be put into effect. The Clerk said there was no need of such a committee, the Council oould sse that the resolutions were carried out. Mr Waterhouse: We promised our sympathy and support to the workingmen of Holywell, and it is only right that the clubroom should be formally handed over to them. It was understood that there was to be a joint committee representative of the workingmen and of this Oounoil; and that they should co-operate to furnish the room. Something should be doae, and done so that the workingmen of Holywell can eater their own room in the new year. I believe it can be carried out at little expense. There is plenty of money, publio spirit and enterprise in Holywell to furnish books periodioals and papers. The complaint among the intelligent workingmen is that there is no place to go to at night except the publio-houite. It ia high time we realised our sense of duty aud oarried it out in this respect. I believe that we are eaoh and all one at heart with Mr Williams, and we admire his spirit, and we will do all we can in the interest Of the working men. I think this matter may fairly be discussed by the Market ComEuittea. I propose that the Market Committee deal with the question that all resolu- tions bearing upon the olub-room be written out and placed before the Ohairman of the Oommittee; and that the said Oommitteee recommend to the Oounoil. Mr J. Carman, in seconding the proposition, said he believed that everyone would like to see the club- room opened and oooupisd, but he felt there was not that interest expressed by the working men as there should be. They did not seem anxious for the room. If the working men showed some signs that they re- quirad the room no doubt it would be the means of stirring op the Council to get the room furnished and ready for occupation. Mr Hague I am prepared to move an amendment that the Ulubroom be opened on December 24th by the Chairman, and that a committee be appointed to make the arrangements. The Clerk. You deferred the question of the club- room so as to have the whole of the Town Buildings deoorated at the same time. That matter is pro- ceeding. Mr Richards: Councillor Oarman makes a mistake when he says there is no interest taken in the ques- tion there is considerable interest. A deputation of working-men was appointed, but what a splendid reception they received when they appeared before the Council! Nothing was done. The working- men showed an interest, but the Council threw cold water upon them. I believe the Councillors are slack. Mr Williams: I formed one of the deputation of working-men who oame oap-in-hand for what belongs to us. It is quite possible if the working- men saw the room ready and inviting, they would visit the room. Mr J. W. Davies: We ought to be grateful to Mr Williams for bring the question forward. We have been put off with the exouse 1, wait until we have got the rooms furnished, painted, Ac." It seems to me it will be another twelve months before anything is done. I am frequently asked by work- ingmen when will the room be ready. Mr Griffiths: What puzzles me is the definition of a workingman." The only workiogmau who ever oame and asked me anything in reference to the olubroom was Thomas Lee, the post messenger. I suppose he would oome under the definition of workingman." At any rate, he is the only gentleman who has ever said a word to me about the olubroom, although I am a publio man aad have lived here practically all my life. I want to know is there a desire on the part of the working men whoever they are, to have this room opened. If so', let us have a deputatien, and let them explain their wants. I question how many working men will sit in that room without a refresher," What is the good of providing a thing unless there is a distinct desire. That room was to be a elab-room— whether politioal or sooial or for friendly societies was not mentioned. Mr Joseph Jonea: Who gave it ? Mr Griffiths: We all koow who gave it, bnt whether it was meant for a politioal or social olub the donor is not here to deoide. It was mooted to the late Local Board that the clubs who met at licensed houses would make application for the ule of the room, but had it been done ? No! emphati- cally, no! one working man (of his definition) told me he would not bit in the room when he oould get another comfortable place and have his glass of beer. I do not say whether that man was right or wrong, it is not for me to judge. That is the opinion and feeling of the working-man as regards the use of the room by Friendly Societies. Mr J. W. Davies said the room was not adapted for use by Friendly Societies, and that is not the only treason; other rooms are obtainable at little expense, and where accommodation and liberty were better than oould be obtained in the clubroom. Mr J. Ll. Williams said the Council were bound to open that room even at the request of one workingman, be it Thomas Lee or any other, if he chose to insist. It is a moral obligation, and the Council should fulfil it. I know not of the proverbial one or two, but of soores of working men who were desirous of having the room opened. I do not want the room opened as a free and easy,' but simply dedicated to its proper use. That gift of J6200 has been a white elephant to the town, and has oaused the Council to spend A2,000 to get rid of it. Mr Richards; I am rather surprised at Oounoillor Griffiths saying that only Thomas Lee ever asked him about the olubroom a great many have approached me. The reason is, he does not mix up with the working men. Mr Griffiths: He does, and is a workingman himself. Mr Richards: In your business. You are your own working-man. You are not subject to the dictation of any man. You please yourself, when you work, how you work, and you are not tied to half-an-hour for breakfast and an hour for dinner. I am surprised at Mr Griffiths asking this question of the definition of "a working-man." Mr J. E. Jones: The best plan for Mr Bichatds would be to get up a deputation or a petition signed by as many workingmen as he oonld And present it to us. Mr Richardp: Councillor Richards is here not as a workingman, but as a Councillor equally with Councillor Jones. Outside, Oounoillor Riohards is a workingman, but in this riom he is a Councillor quite as big as any other. The Chairman: Whether the gift is received graciously or ungraoionsly it is the duty of the Council as trustees to perform their part and to apportion the gift as it was intended to be. It has been delayed owing to finimoe. The Council has been from hand to mouth sisid only did what was absolutely necessary. The question was referred to the Market Committee for consideration at the next meeting. PBOPOSBD SEDUCTION OF OBABOBS. Mr Hague gave notioe of motion that the scale of charges for the Market and Assembly Halls be rescinded and that the Market Committee take them into consideration with the view to reducing the same. BOAD STONM. The question of road stones was raised by Mr J. W. Davies, and the quality of the Workhouse stones beiog critioised the suggestion was made to obtain Alltyooed or Brynygroes Qualry etone in lump. It was stated that the original contractor was unable to supply the stones as tendered. The question wt<& r, f rrpd to the Highway Oommittee.

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HOLYWELL RURAL DISTHIOT COUNCIL. The fortnightly meeting of th's Council was held on Friday la-t, when tbi rj were peieat:—Messrs Wn. Kolerts (chairman), Wm. 0. Pickering (rioe- obairo ao), J. Petri-, T. J. Pown-11, Robt Foalkes, Thomas Williams, Tr.-vor J. D. Jones, Edward June*, Wm. Thomas, Smai-I Hugfces W. Astbary, Edward Evanc, J. Price, Mr8 Johnson Jones; Clerk Ur P. Harding R berts Inspector-Ur J. P. Jones, Holywell. SABII CHOSBMG. YBOEmOG Mr Tievor JI-ne. said he should like to refer to the matter of the Sarn Crossing, Y.-eetfiig, and to knew if the Council was again contradicting itself. From the publihd reports it was tatad that the eros«ing waa rut < put Leone. TIe matter lad been referred bck to th, Ysceifi >g Parish Council, yet the D sttict Council had takgti the matter up at the lea, metting and had come t-) a decision. The matter was Hot on the agenda —The Clerk fald the maiter came under discussion owing to its being referred to in the Surveyor's report.—Mr TreTor Jones said the Surveyor bad no right to rep rt as tit., matttr bad been teferr.,d to the Parish Council, who were endeavoiir ng toobtan informati in opon the question of the public right to the Orossing. They had got good information and the matter would shortly be sent back to the District Council. He ohjectsd to thp Counoit having in the meautime taken it upon th-immielyea to decide the question, as it was reported that the question of appealing to the Railway Company for tLe safety of the crossing was abandoced.-The Clerk: The minute is to the efFeot That nothing futber was done in the matter.—The Obairman: The railway repudiated any public right. The subject cropped up by the Surveyor reporting that be had a nsr ow escape at the croaking.—Mr Trevor Jonf s Serve him right if he did (laughter). The matter will be brought up agaia.-The Ohairmsn The Company repudiate our right te the uie of the crossing.—Mr Jones: That matter will be open for argument, if you will alo" me to say .o.-The Chairman replied that the matter would receive the due consideration of the Council. TSCEIFI0G BO ADS. Mr Trevor Jones said tiere was also the question of rials. It s. 6 ned that the two Surveyors were tomewhat mix d in their description and 1 -cati n of the roads referred to, They seemed to be at oross- purp;t;es and he would like tJ obtain the consent of tLe Council to the offioers meeting him to consider the aubj et. The road was that frJm Ddol Bridge op to Colomendy. The request was granted and tLe Clerk intimated that the Sarveyors would meet Mr Jones. AN UNEXPECTED CLAIM A claim ai received from Mr E. Foalkes, surveyor of tl,e Mold district, for J60 5s., for use of bors3 and out-of-pocket expenses, for attending to the duties of the Holywell highway district, during the illness of the lite Surveyor, Mr H. Jadd. from Nov. 22nd, to Dec. 31st, 1897, The above olaim was forwarded to the Council by Mr Judd, who asked the Council to re-consider the claim which Mr Foulkes had referred to him.—The Chairman said he was under the impression thit the Council asked Mr Foalkes to help bis colleague during his illness without charge. —Mr Petrie: We meet satisfy ourselves that the Surveyor ba* spent JB1 h. a week for five wteks in the use of a horie and out-of-pocket expenses. In the case of Mr Judd, he did not think that the C -uncil should treat him unfairly. He had been a g od offioer Dot only to tbe Council bnt to the lite Highway Board for very many years.—The matter was deferred until the next meeting of the Council when Mr Foulkes would be present. PBOPOBED TBAXWAY. Application was made by Mr U. Bromley, Holy- Well, for way leave to lay down a tramway at the Plantation Tuonel and Mining Company's works near to Hoi way House, t3 connect the two mines. The way-leave was graned spbjeot to the approval of the Surveyor and the payment of 211. 6d. per annum as acknowledgment. LLAWASA A ST AIM. The Clerk to the Llanasa Parish Council wrote referr ng the Distriot Council to several roads re- ported to be in a bad condition. The matter was reforr-d to the Surveyor. The new well at Beithengam was reported to be now completed, and the Parish Council desired that the District Counoil would place a pomp over the well.—It was referred to the Inspector. obbemvibld. The Inspector reported that the Greenfield Parochial Committee had visited and inspected the Bryoeelyn water supply. The committee had decided to submit a further sample of water for analysis, but the report of the analyst had not been isoeivei.-Mount Plessint and New Quay bad been visited, and the Inspector direoted to take leve's for drain&V.-Tbe Inspector reported that he had taken levels for the proposed drainage of the houses on the Mostyn Road, Greenfield. Tbe drainage would be difficult if not impracticable owing to there being a rise of tea inohes in the road. He submitted an alternative scheme which was referred to a local oommittee.-Ifr Petrie said he took exception to the remarks of the Medical Offioer in the report he made upon the Brynoelyn water supply. The report was not a oortfect statements of facts. He did not think it right that it should be represented that Greenfield was in Such poverty for want of water. He would refer further to the matter at the next meeting. OYHBCBOWWhG. The Sanitary Inspector reported a case of over- crowding at Pantyrodyn, Lixwm. The house was in a filthy state. He had served the usual notice to abate the nuisance. XOTZOTIOUS OADS, A number of cases of an infectious character were reported by the Inspector to have ooourred during the past fortoigbt. He asked that the committee on disinfection meet at an early date, and this was arranged for. OBONAHT. The Inspector reported upon the drainage at Gronant, the waler flooding houses and making them uninhabitable. The question of the drainage of the Locality complained of was referred to a small oommittee. OBMUONON AT BAOILLT. Mr Foulkes drew attention to the telegraph poles lying in the road channels along Bagiilt.—Mr Astbnry observed that it was the duty of the County Council to look after the matter as the poles obstructed the road side channels.-It was decided to call the attention of the Main Roads Inspector to the position of the poles. GOLOB WBLL A letter was received from Mr H. A. Cope, in refer erne t) the Golch Well, pointing out that it had been titipge-ted that a formal agreement should be entered ioto as to the proposed alterations to the Well. He had been promised a plan and specification of the proposed alterations, bat had not yet received the same. He protested against the Council having accepted tenders for the work, before carrying out the suggcsfed agreement.-It was decided that a plan and speoification of the proposed alterations to the well be forwarded to Mr Cope, and that he be fked to submit an agreement. WATEB SUPPLY. The Local Government Board wrote inquiring as to what step* were being taken to provide the districts of New Brighton, Padeswood and Leeswood with water. The matter was referred to the Sanitary Inspector. zfOnyioAnoir. In reference to the statement made that a case of diphtheria at The Swan, Gwernymynydd, Mold, had not been notified by the medical attendant, Dr. liunt, who it was ttated had attended to the alleged ease, wrote in reply that whatever oaees he bad attended he had invariably notified.The matter was referred to the Mold Committee. NOSTYX OUT.VBBT. A letter was received from the Main Roads Inspector, forwarding an account of £ 10 for cleaning out the ouliert at the Squares, Mostyn. Owing to the offensive state of the culvert he had been obliged to pay extra for the work. The cause of complaint was not in the culvert under the road. —The account was pasted for payment. hobthop. Intimation was received from Messrs Kelly, Keene and Co., to the effect that the l-ate of the Noithop sewage tank on the Soughton Hall estate bal expired, and esquiring whether the Council desired to renew the lease. There was Z8 4s. 6d., one year's rent due.-It was decided to apply for the renewal of the lease of the tank, and also to apply for a reduction of the rent from t8 4s. 6d., to £6 per annum. A CHRISTENING. The Clerk submitted the order of the County Council formally naming th? parishes of Holywell ^Urban, Holywell Rural and Coleshill Fawr.—Mr Foulkes: I would suggest that the "Holywell Rural" pariah be called Bagillt parit-h.—Mr Petrie: What about Graenfidd P-Mr Foulkes Call it BagilIt and Greenfield parish.—Mr Peti ie: Greenfield "near" Bagillt. No, thank you, (laughter), BAGILLT PAROCHIAL COXXrrnffl. The Clerk reported that the Bagillt Paroclval Committee had met and considered the water scheme The committee recommended that Mr Atkinson be asked to meet the committee to go into the matter. With regard to the drainage question, the com- mittee reco-nmended that the matter be deferred until the Inspector had furnished the census, wbioh be had boen asked to supply of the number of closets, ashpits and egs,-pooli in the distriot of Bagillt. Ffynnon Rhedyn W8.i referred to, and Mr Roberts having been invited to attend the meeting and not doing so, that question was deftrred with the request that Mr Roberts be again invitid to altsnd.-The Clerk remarked that a member of the committee had stated tLat Mr Roberts bad aot been invited to attend. That was incorrect, as he wrote the letter himself. STANDING ORDRRS. Mr Petrie oalled attention to the want of Standing Orders.—The Chrk replied that the Standing Orders had been drafted but not printed. He suggested a committee to consider the Standing Orders as drafted, with the view to necessary alterations.— The suggestion was agreed to, and a committee was appointed. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At the meeting of this Board on Friday last, there were present—Messrs Wm. Thomas (chairman), W. Garn r, J. Prinee, W. H. Lloyd, B. Lester Smith, and the Rural District Councillors; olelk-Mr P. H. Roberts. THB HOUSH. The Master's Journal showed that the number of inmates in the house last Board-day was 18); admitted sinoe, 9 discharged, 17 deaths, 1 births, 1 number remaining, 174. Vagrants relieved, 75. VISITING. Mr Walter Garner reported having visited the Hoase and Casual Wards, which he found in good oondition, clean and comfortable. THE WORKHOUBB STONES. A letter was received from Mr Robt. Lloyd, Main Roads Inspector, stating that he would be pleased to bring the question of the Workhouse stones before the Main Roads Committee. He could not under- stand why the Guardians should cot have tendered for the supply of stones at the proper time he might have been able to do with some of the stones at that time. The Committee had accepted tenders for stones up to March next, but he was prepared to suggest that the Guardians have Penmaenmawr stones broken at the Workhouse. The stones to be broken to a li in. mesh the County Council to pro- vide the oont a and osrtage. He would require not more than 300 tons in any one year.—Tbe Clerk said he had written enquiring what terms he was prepared to offer. In reply Mr Lloyd wrote he was prepared to recommend the Main Roads Committee to pay Is. 8d. per ton for the breaking of the ttone. —Mr Lester Smith said they wanted work for the tramps, and he considered the terms offered were advantageous. The Guardians would have no responsibility as the County Council wouH supply the stones and the cartage to and from the Work- house. If the Guardians could arrange with the loosl authorities to take the lime stones, well and good. The terms were good and he would advise the Board to accept the offer.—Mr Petrie approved ef the asceptanue of the terms offered, and said they should get stones the tramps would have something to do to break it would help to keep them away. The local authorities' requirements for stones are not sufficient to keep the number of tramps fully employed.—Mr Prince said the County Council order for Penmaenmawr stone would only give a few weeks' work. He suggested that the Guardians ob'aiQ the lump stones from Mr Cope's quarry.— Mr W. Astbury proposed that the Board accept the terms of the County Council.—Mr Petrie seconded the proposition.—Mr Prince moved an amendment that the matter be deferred, and that the Clerk enquire ae to whether Mr Lloyd, the Main Roads Inspsotor, was willing to take the stones from Mr Cope's quarry.—Mr W. H. Lloyd seconded the amendment. Ultimately, after some disonseion, it was decided to accept the offer made as to the Penmaenmawr ttonee, and the disposal of the present etook and the quality of stones for the future, were referred to a committee with full power to act. BTJCKLHT AND THE JUDICAL OFCTOSB. In reply to the request of the Buckley Urban Council, as to the Medical Officer and the arrange* ments for the aged poor, Dr. Edw. Williams, Mold, wrote to the effect that the extreme end of Buckley was only 3l miles from Mold, whereas some parts of the Mold medioal district was over four miles distant. He never had any difficulty in having medicine con- veyed to the distriot, nor had any representation been made to him of any difficulty in the receipt of medicine. The letter gave particulars as to the hours for attendance at the surgery and also referred to the frequent communication between Buckley and Mold.—The Chairman said he considered the letter a reasonable explanation.—The Clerk remarked t^at there were four medioal districts; the officers must reside in some town, they could not reside every- where. The distance between the furthest point of Buckley and the Medical Officer's surgery was much less than in many instances.-A copy of Dr. Edw. Williame letter was directed to be forwarded to the Buokley Urban Council. VACCINATION. A communication was received from the Conference of Public Vaccination Officers of North Walss, recently held at Bangor, deciding to accept the minimum fees. The Clerk not having received any communication from the vaooinating officers of the Union, the matter was deferred until the next Board meeting. APPOINTMBNT OF OVBMFAW. Notion of the appointment of Mr Titus Williams, Westminster Buildings, Northop as an overseer of the poor of the parish of Northop in sunoession to the late Mr Edward Williams, was received.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE. DECEMBER, 1898. CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY.-Dws Tnxim. Somux. HOLYHEAD AND OHIOTER RAILWAY.—Up Tbajou gaiPilfr ZbIym »m. ».m ft.m a.m. t,n t.m a.ta p.m p.m pm p.m pan paa- p.m.^p.m ».t* &.m ».n P™ tun *.n *.m *.m .jam p.tt *.m, p.m p.m P-» P«m f p.m p.m. pum p.u pua &.» a.m *.n> p.m.ip.n CHESTER 2 0 9 010 5 11401340 5 16 6 15 5 80 6 15 8 22 8 40 • • fl20 2 46|9 35 1126tf 0{HOLYHEAD ..8 0. 1210 .3 10 0 « « « M I 0 „ 8 I Sandycroft 6 10 9 10 1150 1260 3 25 6 30 6 32 • 10 1130 9 46 « 10 Bangor (d«p) 7 55 9 10 I 14 *15 7 17 » « « *« 1 6* • J 'Queeu'iFflfy. 6 16 •• 8 16 •• •• 1155 1256 3 30 5 W „ 6 37 •• •• 9 151136 ) 60 •• 6 16 Aber.« 1 24 »» •• 4 26 •» •• •• 7 •• • • •• • •• iConnah'sQuay. 6 20 9 20 12 0 1 0 3 35 6 40 6 42 9 20 1140 9 56 < 21 Llaafairfeohan 8 9 9 2S 1 2j> 4 31 .• 7 3* 7 ft Flint 3 66 25 9 26 1022 12 6 1 58 *0 6 6 48 9 261146 3 6i0 1 6 27 Penmaenmawr. 8 15! 9 30 I 35 4 39 I 7 4j 7 16 Baeillt 6 33 •« •• 9 32 1212]1 12 3 48 568 § 55 9 331153 i0 8 6 36 Conway.. S 24' 9 40 t 46 o 4 61 f 62 9 ^6 7 25 2 23 9 2fl HOLYWELL. 6 38 •• 9 37i 12171 17 3 63! 5 68 7 0 8 38 1158 j014 6 41 LlandudnoJ»n. 7 0 8 319 39 51 1160 1 28 1 65 £ 6 0 8 1 9 34 9 37 Mosfcyn 6 48 •• 9 45 1223 1 2614 l| 6 7 » 9 *7 13 6 l024 « 60 Oolwyn Bay. <7 9 8 399 12 9 58 1169 1 36 2 4 « 6 10 6 11 9*2 7 35 2 34 Prectatyn 6 59 •• 9 571 1237|1 374 12 5 52 6 }J 7 W 9 15 9 «7 1217 7 2 Oolwyn 7 16 9 19- 12 6 i 12 £ 6 18 19 •• RH5TL 3 297 8 r. •• 10 51047 1245,1 45 4 20 6 0:6 25 6 55!7 27 9 23 1° « 1225 3 29 i044ll2 5 7 9 Llandulas 7 23 !9 27 1213 \2 18 -g 6 28 8 29 Abergele 7 22 •• 1019 1058 II 58 6 10i •• 7 9 9 34 •• k 7 18 Abergele 7 29 8 529 32,1011 1219,1 47 2 24 00 6 34 8 34 •• 7 54 Llaidulas. 7 31 •• 10271 2 6 6 17, •• 7 17 9 42 •• 3 RHYL 7 1 0,7 45 8 53 9 2 9 46 1023 12I0 1234 1 582 37 4 10 5 30 5 61 8 48 10 6 8 S 3 6 6 20 10 4 Oolwyn 7 40 •• 1035| 2 13 6 22 •• If 25 9 47 •• 0 7 31 Prestatyn 7 18 7 62 (9 109 53 1031 1218 1242 2 7| 4 18 5$36 59 8 50 8 14 6 28 Oolwrn Bay 7 431 •• 1039,11 9 2 16 6 25 •• 7 28 9 50 •• £ 7 34 Mostyn 7 28 9 2010 s! (1223 1^51 ,2 51 4 27 5 486 9 9 6 8 24| |5 39 Llandudno Jun 4 08 0 1068 1124 2 28 6 40 7 47 1010 £ 40. 7 48 HOLYWELL. 7 37 9 ll| 101111044 1236) •• ;2 59 4 36 6 6 18 9 14 8 32 3 46 6 47 Conway 8 4,1 11 2 1128 6 44i •• 7 51 1014 g 1235 7 62 Bagillt; 7 45 9 lTj I0l7j •• 1242 I 4 42 6 46 26 9 22 8 41 6 64 Penmaenmawr 8 13l 11121137 •• 6 53, 8 1 1023 -JJ 8 2 Flint 7 49 9 21 1022, 124711 4 3 5^ 466 8 6 30 9 26 8 4«j 6 58 Uanfairf eohan. 8 19' •• •. 1118 1144 •• • • •• i7 0i 8 8 »• 1029 •• .8 8 Oonnah's Quay. 7 68 •• 9 28, •* 1030 •* 12-S31 •• [2 30 4 62,6 16 6 38 9 34 8 55 6 7 >Aber 8 25' 1125 U60 I 8 14 Queen'• Ferry.. 8 3 9 33 10351 1258 4 57,6 21 6 43 9 39 8 59 6 12 Bansror 4 338 47 1133 1210 7 13, 8 32| 1044 4 33 1 8(8 40 Sandycroft. 8 9 9 36 1039 1 If 5 3|« 256 47 9 42 9 4| 6 16 Holyhead 5 13 9 47 1 5 I I 9 30 5 13 I 48 9 32 Chester 8 20 8 30 9 49 9 53 10521112 1 12 1 252 51 3 305 12 6 367 Ol 1 9 56' 1060 9 20 4 10 6 30 1060 V ALE OF OLWYD, DENBIGH, RUTBtw AND OOBWEN RAILWAYS. aiAVx ia a.m a.xn p.m p.n> d k n n RHYL 7 10 1066'1 Jll'j 6 ft Rhuddlan 7 67^ 18 11 3 1 82 3 11 6 28 7 IS St. Asaph.8 4 0 251120 J J9,8 20 6 30 7 40 Trefnant .8 12(9 341120 1 47 3 28 6 3& r 67 nwwB \ar.8 20 9 461180 1 56 8 40 r 60 8 fi DEN?\-t <•-•»'? •• 11MJ is* 0 7 Jo.,4 Llanrhaiadr 8 30 Il47j2 22 4 7 7 29 fthewl..8 4<> 1162 £ 27 4 1217 36 RUTHIN 8 61 11662 31 4 167 41 Byarth..• • #• •.8 59 12 6 4 26 7 49 Nantolwyd 9 6 1212 4 32 7 69 Derwen.9 12 1218 t# 4 38 8 2 Gwyddelwern.9 18 l224, 4 44 9 8 „ Oorwen. 9 25 1331 4 61 g 16 iiiAva a.m a,a a.m p.m v.m p.m. D.tt OORWEN..•••* •« 7 610361 29 ## 6 0 #« Gwyddelwern. 7 I0IO4O1I 25 6 6 Derwen. 7 17 IOAI 1 32 « 12 M Nantolwyd. 7 2110611 30 6 16 „ Eyarth.7 Soil 0145 0 25 It RUTHIN 7 86 11 6 1 61 4 30 6 Si 7 60 Rhewl 7 4211131 58 4 36 6 37 7 66 tilanrhaiadr 7 46 1117 2 2 4 39 6 41 7 69 DENB..}aJ" ^"J 4J8 608 J a.o 30 8 25 1133 2 15 6 0 8 13 Trefnant 6 37 8 31 1139 2 22 6 7 8 20 St. Asaph 6 44 8 37 IH6 2 29 5 14 a 2T Rhuddlan 6 51 8 43 1161 2 36 6 21 8 34 Rhyl .7 0864.12 U 6 n 8" Also Bathin for Denbigh, 9. 25 a.m daily and 10-46 p.m Satwrftys only. MOLD AND DENBIGH RAILWAY. uivi &.in &.in I&.zil p.m via, p.tt CHESTER.6 661010 1240 2 27 5 30 6 68 46 CHESTER.6 661010 1240 2 27 5 30 6 68 46 Broughton Hall7 410191262 2 39 5 42! |8 68 Hope 7 21 10361 92 565 69 |9 16 Padeswood 7 271042,1 15 3 2 6 6 9 21 Llong..».7 3010451 183 66 8 9 24 UftTn "7 34 104911 22 3 96 126 31 28 MOLD., j d m 7 161061 1 24 3 11 6 13 6 32 9 30 Rhydymwyn .7 421067 1 30 3 17 ..0 30 Nanneroh.. 6011 61 383 25. 44 Oaerwys.•••.7 571112|1 463 32 9bi Bodfari 8 21111711 50 3 37 9 66 Denbigh 8 12 11*7,2 0 3 50 6 466 6910 6 Also Chester to Mold 9.10 a. 9. lbavi a.m a.m m m p.m p.fl| jg.m DENBIGH 7 15^ 28 9 55fll35 2 20 4 55,7 0 Bodfari 7 23 8 36 10 3|1143 2 28 5 3 7 8 Caerwys 7 28 8 4210 9(1149 2 34 5 9.7 14 Nanneroh 7 37 8 501017 11572 42 5 177 22 Rhydymwyn.7 45 8 581025112 £ 2 60 5 26 7 30 „ftTr, ar.7 51 9 41031 1211 2 56 5 317 36 MULU..J d.7 529 510361213 2 67 5 83 7 38 Llong 7 56 9 9^10401217 5 87,7 42 Padeswood 7 69 9 12W043 1220 3 26 407 46 Hope. 8 6 9 19 1050)1227 6 47 7 55 BroughtonHaU..8 20 9 33 11 3 1241 6 1 8 7 Chester 8 36 9 4^1115,1256 3 25 6 16 8 12 Also 6.40 p.m Denbigh to Chester, Saturdays only. Also 6.40 p.m Denbigh to Chester, Saturdays only. Printed and Published by the Proprietors Davka Co., at their General Printing Office, High- <1 »treet, Holywell. I