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

USEFUL RECIPES. BMSMTEAI.—-This is A very useful in kot -weather may be served cold, I'ritfc a garnish of aspic jelly and salad. Cut one pound of steak into nice square pieces, roll these in flour seasoned with mixed herbs; put into a; jar with a small onipn a glass of port wine, pepper and salt to taste, about three peppercorns, and no water. Corer down tightly, and set in a pan of boiling water and stew till tender. Colour to a good bfown. Place the meat on a hot dish; add fried seasoning balls and serve with red- currant jelly when hot. CSBAP POBK Piz.-Take one pound and a half of lean fresh pork, and cut it in snail Siecer. Place a layer in the bottom of a pie- lsh, sprinkle with powdered allspice, then f>ut a layer of sliced apples. Continue this ill the dish is full; cover with paste, and bake for two or two and a half hours. A little stock seasoned highly should be added before the paste is put on. CABBAGE SALAD —Take one small head of cabbage, and chop very fine; then take two even tablespoonfuls of butter, one and a half of flour, and half a pint of vinegar. Cream the butter and flour together, then pour in the vinegar and set on the fire to boil until thick, stirring constantly. Beat one egg and stir in the dressing. Then take a pinch of salt and a quarter of a, teaspoonful of mus- tard. Sweeten to taste. Mix the cabbage and dressing well together, then serve. SODA. CAiz.-One pound of flour, a quarter of a pound of sugar, six ounces of butter, half 4 pound of currants, a small teaspoonful of cjtrbonate of soda, half a pint of milk, two egg*. Rub the butter into the flour and 8Uetr; mix the soda thoroughly with tho which must be cold. Mix these all to- ?:*ther. Put the mixture into a tin, and bake J* mi;■! to tS9

LIGHTING-UP TABLE. All Cycles and other Vehicles in this District must be lighted up as stated in the following table. Thursday, March 25.7.33 Fnday, March 26 .7.35 Saturday, March 27.7.37 Sunday, March 21 7.39 Monday, March 29 7.41 Tuesday, March 30..7.43 Wednesday, Maroh 31. It. 7.45 Thursday, Ajtil 1 mm mi 7,17

If a laddie gets a wetting Coming through the rye, If he has a oold upon him, Need the laddie die? He can laugh at all ohest troubioa If be can proonre Tha proper ttoff, and plain CBOORII It's Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.

Birtlxs. HUGHHS— On the 21st inat., at Edanad'a Tcrraea, Greenfield, Holywell, the wife ot Mr J. T. Hughes,, of a daughter, PARRIE-ON the 22nd inst., at Galoot, Holywell, tha wife of Mr Joseph Party, of a daaghtcr. Deatus. DYSON-On the 19th inst., at 27, Wastbonrne -gre", West Kirby, Anne Dyson, widow of Alfred Dyeoc, of Flint. JOKBS—On the 22nd inst., at Feather-street, Fliat, Mr John Jones, aged 62 years. Joirzo-On the 16th inst., at Mnmforth-street, Fiiat, Mr Ellis Jones, aged 78 yuan. Liwirs-On the 20th but., at Sydney-street, Fliat, Hannah, wife of Mr Thomas Lewis, aged 15 years. MSBRAX-On the 17th iait., at Pontrnflydd, Bodfari, Elizabeth Emmalioe, the dearly loved wife of Oolonel Arthur Heahan, in her 74th year. PaICB-On the 22nd inet., at the Ship and Anoho-, Holy well-road, Flint, Mr Robert Piics, aged 66 years. PIBBor-On the 22nd inst., at Vowaog, Soaghtea. Northop, Mr WID. Pier.7, aged 80 learg. POWBLL-OD the 23rd inst., at Vowoff, Northop, Ann, wife Mr John Powell, agel 69 years. FvoH-On the 20th inet., at The Rectory, Aphton. under-Lyne, the Rev. George Angnataa Pogh, M.A., rector and rural dean of Ashton,under- Lyne, in bis 61st year. RBDPDlt-Oa. the 21st inat., at Tanyrralr. Ba kvm Holywell, Mr W.. Redfarn, aged 68 years. BOWLANDS-O. the 14th inat., at home r Frondirion, Rhyl, after a long islnecs, bona. with patience aDd fortitude, Luniaa, the deattv, beloved wife of Arthur Rowlands (Town ClirkL aged 70 years. WiLMUts-On the 23rd iast., et Bboa»»heiHs. Northop, Mary, wife of M; Jpha WilKaia* a^td 66 years,

HOLYWELL BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly mooduiv of this Board was held OB Friday last, when there were present:-Ky Jae. Fritci, (btiiaai, Ur J. Petrie, vice-chaiveso, Mr* Jchnsoa Jones, BIT. Watkia Williams, Be v. Dr. Oliver, Messrs W. Astbary, Wm. 0. Pickering, B. P. Harriaoa, W. H. Lloyd, Edward Jones, (Whitford), J. Prise, Edw. Erau, Thomas Hnaaphrers, Daniel Hughis, Wm. Roberts, Pebr Evans. Edward Jones (Gronant); Olork-Ur P. Hatding Boheita; assistant clock-Mr W. B. Bobetts; rslieviag officers—Measrs J. H. Edwards, S. T. Edwards, and B. T. Prioe. Apologies for abseaoe were received from Kre Batters and from Xr T. J. Beney.i ,r.¥r was BOTOB. The Kasto reported that the number of inmates in the House last Board day was, 216; admitted since, 11; discharged, 12; deaths, 3; nassber remaining on books (including 18 obildreo in the Cottsire Home), 211; as against 201 daring the corresponding period last year; vagrants relieved, 160, being 40 less than twelve months ago. S Ifn QlWaI. The Master submitted samples of aimed end kitchen ehaire, lor use in the siok wards, and four of eaoh were accepted at 9s. eaeh for armed ohairs, and a8. 3d. for the kitchen chairs, rarAxoa. The financial statement showed a balanoo In hand of A4902 8s. 4d., oheqnes required for S5544 Is. Id. (iaelttdiag County Council oall of 14489 9s. 10d.), lsaviac a defteit of A2641 12s. 9d. The Clark stated (here was sufficient in outstanding aelis due before the 25th Marob, to most the dent balaaoe. -TIle oat-.eltet aru.a tor the ensuing fortnight was: MoU diattiot. £ 146—428pMaoae Holywell district.. £ 120—467 persons Whitford diftriot.. £ 90—334 persons MHt-MUM AID PMNBOM. In the hearing of the oat-relief eases, the Chair- )M> mads the observation that there was evidently a tendency throughout the Union to increase the amooat of ont-relief to the allowance made in the sase of old age pmlo=.-Ur Astbuty: That Is qaite right. I hope they will get it.—The Chair- man If Mr Lloyd-George knew of it, psrhaps be would de something to help us.—Mr Humphreys said he would not object to the inorease, provided other enpeniei were reduced and the Board economised in that way. 188 oxmnbws Aor. The Oluk teftrred to the Children's Act, 1908, pointing out that it would some Into operation on the let of AprU.-Ur Petrie A very popular day, I think.—The Olerk stated he had written to the Oouaty Oouneil, enquiring whether they intended to make any public annonncement in the county and to undertake responsibility in regard to it. In reply, the Olerk to the County Council informed him that the matter had been referred to the Standing Joint Committee and due consideration would bs given the matter, the result of which would bs communicated. The Olerk explained that the Beard would be required to give public notice* bat if the County Counoil did so it would be uselses that the imeticeseliould be duplicated. The ques ion of infant life protection affected the Guardians mostly. If the Connty Counoil give notice that would be quite suflaisat.-Mr Astbnry: I think the County Council are going to do "The Clark said it would be neocasary for some one (a lady) to be appointsd responsible to the Guardiane for earring out the act la regard to infant life protection. The matter was deferred until it was xneWn what steps the Connty Counoil were taking. CIIIIIAP Bnsr AXD COAL. Three tenders were received for the supply of beef, mutton nud suit to the Workhouse, for the essoing quarter. No. 1—Foreign fed, home slaughtered (mostly home fed) good beef, hind quarters, 6fd, pei lb.; ditto fore quarters, bid. per lb.; mutton, 6d. per lb.; suet, 2d. pow lb. No. 2-B.If, home fed, hind quarters Gia. per lb.; ditto forequarters, 5d. per lb.; mutton, Gel. per lb.; suet, 2d. per lb. No. 3—Good beef, hind quarters, per lb.; ditto fore quarters, ild. pa lb.-It,was pointed out that No. tender only mentioned 11 good beef," and it was "*■■■< ■"« k. Tba Cletk saidif tbo OurdTaaB kno* the nam* of the I person tendering they would have sufficient imusuce that the beef would be home ted.-M t Petrie: I will move that No. a be auspiedthe Chairman: I do Set know who the oontsastoi is, I will second the proposition.—Mr Harrison: One you goamme it.-Tiis Clerk: You dan make it a onditWo.-The suggestion was adopted and No. 3 tender amepted.-The Cletk announced that the name of the contractor as Mr John Owens, Pies Ucha, Whitford. The tender for coal at 14s. 3d. per too, from the Main Ood Ooormys Nolitholp, being the only one (ecaived was aeoepted. oQimoii worn raovxnon, arc. The Oontraot Cosmittee had met the previous Friday to sslset tenders for the supply of provisions, etc., required for the Workhouse during the quarter ending Midsatamcr next and theis recommendations Were now confirmed, u follows Cheese, 14. werlb. potatoes, 60s. per ton; bovril It. 71d. per 4oa. bottle; moistsagar, 2d. per lb pepper, 10id. per Ib; raiains, 4d. per lb; blacking, 2jCà. per doz.; tobacco (shag and twist), 3s. 6d. per J* n2iffi^tofeagi?f* d°Zm boZM~Mes>ra B* B- Indian aaeal, 161. 6d. pas 240 lbs. corned beef, 21., 7Jd. per 6 lb. tin; granulated angar, 214. per lb eoflse, Ild. per lb; ObiODrY, 4id. per lb; sloe, 13.. 6d. pes ewt.5 blue, 8d. per lb; soda, 4s. per ewt.; royal daylight petroleum, 7id. pel gallon: wax csndlss, 30. per lb.-ME Thomas Griffiths. Holywell. Bread, lis. 2d. par 100 lbs.-Mi Joseph JonIS, Holywell. j Butter (New Zealand), Is. ld. per lb; lump sugar, 2d. per lb; cocoa (Oadbury), 2s. 6d. per lb vinegar, lid. per quart; treacle 2d. per lb; epiit peas. 13s. pes ewt; jam, 3id. per lb; ourrants, 3d. per lb earboho soap, 2id. per Ib; pale soap, 20.. per cwt.; soft soap, 6s. 6d. per firkin; paraffin soap, 3d. per lb; monkey brand soap, lid. per tablet; matches, Is. 8}d. per gross.-Mir David Bobsrts, Holywell. Flour, 31s. 6d. pes 280 lbs thirds, 12s. 9d. per 200 lbs; oatmeal, 29s. Sd. per 240 The; bran, 61 3d. per 100 lbs; salt, la. 8d« per owt; tea Is. 4|d. per lb; starch, SM. per lb; blacklead, 5d. pec doiea!- Maesrs a and Lloyd, Holywell. Carbolaeene, Is. lid. per gallon; ehareoal. 9s. fd. per cwt.—Mr David Hughes, Holywell. > OoOn, jiriti, 1M. Ilob; chlldr.«,/M. -1Ir W. S. IAildl Greenfield.

HOLYWELL RURAL DISTRICT COUNOIL. At the meeting of the above Couueil, on Friday, there were presest-Usiors W. Bobetts (ohairmaa); B. Lloyd Davies (vise-chairman); W m. o. Piokering J. Petrie, W. Aatbuiy, Edw. Jones (Whitford), Eel. Jones (Gronant), Edw. Evans, J. Price, II. Powell, Thos. Humphreys, Edw. Davits, D. Hoghos, Bev. Watkin Williams; olerk—Mj P. Harding Boherte assistant olerklIr W. H. Roberta; surveyors- Messrs E. Foulkes, Mold, and J. II: Williams, Holywell; inspector—Mr J. P. Jones, Holywell. AIr TOMOIMART. The Surveyor reported on tbe Bryngwyn Road, Northop, which was 300 yards long and 10 foot wide and would require considerable work to put it in a fit state.-Mr Astbury argued that the road was not wanted. There was a new road which would take all the traffic. If is was required, the adjoiniag property owners should put the road in repair, after which the Council could oosslder the question of adopting the wood. CHE XANGMMLUT 10AD. A report was submitted on the condition of the road over the stream in Nsutyffiint. The reple" seatatives of the Oouneil were met by Mr B. F. Harrison and Mr Hugh Owen. It was stated the river was not so dangerous as had been represented. It was decided to await the recommendations of the Flint Town Oouneil. a8 BOADHBJT AND xamn I&EPURATION. Mr H. Powell said at the last meeting the question oi the wages of roadmen was under discussion, when a remark-an indiscreet remark, was made which had oaused great resentment at Bagillt, and appeared to east a reflection upon the workmen ol Bagillt. He oonaideted the remark made by the surveyor ought to be qualified or unreservedly withdrawn. He did not think a Bagillt man was permanently employed on the road and he failed to understand why Bagillt men should be referred to. It was a remark that should not have been made against any workmen whether from Bagillt or anywhere also. The people of Bagillt understood it to be a reflection upon the working men of Bagillt. As to wages, he did Dot think anyone would say thai 15s. a week was what any Councillor would like to call a living wage. How weremen to live deoent, honest and respeotable lives when they do not get onough to keep them.-The Chairman: As far as the wages are concerned kindly reserve the remarks until we hear what they are from the reports of the surveyors.-Mi Powell: Thank you, I will tako it generally, and say that the remarke of the Surveyor at the last meeting should be qualified or unreservedly witbdraws.-Ur T. Humphreys said he did not know that Bagilit people weirs appealing or that they saw any rofleotions upon Bagiilt. The men were working on Bagillt roads wherevot they oame from, but they were not Bagillt men. He did not think Bagillt people were dense enough to take the rematks in that way.—The Surveyor said the reference was to men working in the Bagillt district. He did not refer to any men in particular. He had not engaged any men of Bagillt to do any work for him. He oonfined himself to the roadmen and the men he employod, and he adhered to what he had said, and they get ample pay for their labour.-Mr Powell: I accept the statement that the Surveyor does not employ any Bagillt workmen whatever.—Mr Edw. Jones: Is there any application for increase of waaolP-Tbe Chairman: We are going into the wages question when we oonsider the reports. ILUREII or ran xois mapnoTOB. A letter was received from Dr. Edw. Williams, Mold, stating that Mr E. W. Jones, the Banitary Inspector, was suffering from rheutnatlo fever, and it would be six weeks before he would able to resume duties. A letter was also read from Mrs Jones.- Mr Astbury said he had seen Mr Jones and he looked right down ill. It was advisable that the Oouecil appoint someone to earry out the duties during Mr Jones' enforced aboonae.-It was decided that Mr Jonsie son be appointed as on a previous oeoaiion. Tan SMWA61 UD mB DOCS. A letter waa read from the London and North- Wcstan Aaulwsjr Oompauy etttisg that ahould thera be jk desire to- connect Holywell Dock with the Railway, the company would be prepared to eon- adei the making of a ooaneotioa as far aa their boundary. It was hoped that the undertaking would dispose of any erroneous idea that the Company stood in the way of the extension of Holywell as a purt.—The Olerk was desired to write thanking the Bail tray Company for their letter. sum 4mm. Mr Lyaes, Halkyn, wrote enquiring what steps had been taken by the Oouneil to remedy the defective i-tate of sanitary affairs at Halkyn, as oom- plained of in hia letter of December, 1807, and February, 1908.—The Olerk said special reports were received which aatisflsd the Council on the point; IB8 WAXBB SUM.Y 09 WAS IBBV0B. Mr H. A. Cope, 0.0.. Saithaelwyd, wrote calling the attention of the Oounoil to the water sapply of Tai Trevor, lIe-t,n.road, in the parish of Wnittord, and pointing out that the inhabitants were anxious to have a better sapply than at present exists. He pointed out that the water waa mainly obtained from Afon Marshandwr, fed from Ffynnon Oswallt and from a small well opposite LlaaerabymorOhapel. The latter was ont of repair, and the batter aonroe would be Ffyunon Oswallt, but the expense of laying the pip" and settling with riparian owners might be too costly.-The weli referred to was farther diicnised, and the Inspeotor was desired to meet Mr Oope ai he hid luggeatad. wumwiotw. Dr. Jas. Williams submitted a report on the notifination of tuberoulosis, and after referring to the isolation of eases, suggested that arrangements should be made with some Sanatorium to take much oases in. UiMU PAMBB OCURom. A sommuiiication waa received from the Llanaaa Parish Oonnoil forwarding a resolution on the Garth Dingle Water Sonroe, and requesting information as to what had been done.—The Clerk said there was no reason why the information should not be given and the approximate ooat of the work told.—It was decided that the information be given. OABBWIS WATNA WOBXF. Mr Lloyd, superintendent of the above water works, forwarded a cpecial report upon the state of the water.—The report was very satisfactory and was approved of. al-Anolmaze. On the proposition of Mr B. Powell, seconded by Mr Edw. Jones, the Medical Officers of Health and Sanitary Iaspeotors were reappointed for the ensuing year. I n oouonss. The Council took the report of the Surveyors M to wages of roadmen in committee;

FLINT. For all Ohronie Cheat Complaints, take Wood's Gross Peppermint Ours. 11. lid., 2s 9d. The report tof the annual meeting of "the iflint Horticultural Society, held at the Town Hall, on Wednesday night, is unavoidably held over. AmtAOBiaQ Mannuez.-The marriage of Mies Rica Muspratl, daughter of Mr anelllll Mnspratt, of Nortbga,,s, Regent's Park, London, to Mr Cecil Brunuer, son of Mrs Bronner, Sefton Park, Liver- pool, and nephew of Sir John Brunner, has been fixed to take place at St. Peter's Ohurch, Baton Square, London, on the 20th of next month. The Mayor of Flint is one of the Invited guests. BUBDA* OBIBBVAHOB."—On Wednesday evening in last week, at a meeting of the Flint Branch of the Oharoh of Znglaud Men's Booiety, a debate oa "Sunday Observance," took place. Mr Prycs Jones (orgaeist of St Catharine's Welsh Ohuroh), opened the debate in the affirmative, and Oaptain E. J H Williams (organistof 8t Mary's Parish Oharob), replying in tbe negative; The debate which followed wss both profitable and interesting. Tbe following members took part, Messrs Ohantler, Hodgklnson, Shone, J Griffiths, W Horrobin, T J Williams, and the Bev B Owen. There were present between 40 and 60 members. The Bev R. Owen occupied the ohair.

DEATH OF EX-COUNCILLOR BOBT. PRICE, SHIP AND ANOHOB. A well-known figure in the life of Flint has passed away in the death of Mr Bobert Prioe, proprietor of the Ship and Anchor Hotel, In HolywelUroad, < which took place early on Monday morning last, at < Mm age of 65 fiats, lb Jrfiee* wbo had enjoyed but very Indifferent health for a long time, had been indisposed for the last six weeks. He appeared to be Improving, but a week ago he fell away, the collapse seeming to eome somewhat rapidly, and he passed away in the early hours of Monday. The dcoeased was well known in Flint, where he had spent all his life. For .n1 years he condunted a tailoring and outfitting buainess ie Chester-street, and resided for 27 years in Churoh-streit; for the past thirteen years Mr Price has held the lioense of the Ship and Anchor, and for some years he bas dealt extensively in antique furniture, and had be- come a recognised buyer. The deoeased sened. period of eleven years as a member of the Flint Town Oouaoil. Mr Prioe was a keen fighter in municipal contests, and was ever ready to enter the lists. Ho, at all times, consistently worked for the benefit of Flint and its people, and though not posing as a debater, he could at all times bold his own. His geniality made him popular wherever he went. He was an enthusiastic Conservative, and a staunch Churchman, and had filled the offioe of Ohnrohwarden. The deceased leaves a widuw (daughter of the late Mr Peter Kenyoo, Royal Oak, Greenfield), to whom he had been married just forty years, and a family of two boys and five girls, most of whom are married. The flag on the Town Hall was floated half-mast out of respect for the deelalled ex-oonnoillor, and throughout the borough tokens of regret at his death and of sympathy with the widow and relatives were shown. The fancral takes place his (Thursday) afternoon at Flint Oemetery.

FUNERAL OF MRS ALFRED DYSON On Friday last the death took plaoe at West Kirby, of Mrs Dyson, widow of Alderman Alfred Dyson, J P, ex-mavor of Flint, and manager of the United Alkali Company's Works, at Flint, The de- ceased lady was reoovering from an attack of ia- fluensa when she suffered a relapse and died from heart failure. Mrs Dyson was a daughter of Air Rigby, of Runcorn and was Mayoress of Fhnt during the years het husband ooonpied the civio chair. Though absent for so many years from the borongh town where she spent a long period of her life, she always maintained an interest in the borough where her husband was aa able and active and highly re- spected publio man. She leaves a family of one son (Thomas Xngleby Dyson, now in Australia), and three danghters. The fnneral took place on Tueaiay, the interment being in the family grave, in Flint Cemetery. The remains of.the deceased lady, aooom. panied by relatives and friends, arrived at Flint Station by the 1-y p m train, and the cortege was met by a representative gathering, including the Flint Corporation, Borough Justicss, Flint Female Friendly Sooiety, and townspeople generally. There were prasent.-Mri Russell and the Mieees Dyson {daughters}, Mr Alfred Fodan, Mr Edward Bigby, (uepnews), and Major C E Dyson (brother-in-law). The clergy and ministers present were, the Bev W LI Nioholae, reotor of Flint; Rev B Owen, Bev D Edwards, Rev J D Williams. The Mayor of Flint (Alderman Alfred B Lloyd, J P),wearing his chain of offics, and prseeded by the Berg etut-vit. mace (Inspector J Williams) bearing the maoe, draped, was asoompanied by Alderman Joseph Hall, J P, Alderman ft F Harrison, Cuuncilbrs M S Rogers, Hy Powell, T ti Pumpurey, R Jonas, W It Ellis, B H Evans, D E Davi a; Mr T W Hughes, Town Olerk; Mr Hugh Oaren, Borough surveyor; Dr J- B. William*, medical officer; Mr D Morris, borough treasurer; Mr A J Mothersole, aisiitaut clerk Mr B Jones and Mr T B Burgess, borough suditore. The Borough Justioes present were, Mr laaac Taylor and Mr John Boberts, and Mr Henry Taylor, olerk to the Justices; other gentlemen prrsent were, Dr [ Twemlow, Dr Marston. Meaers 11 W Jones, post- Imaster; Ja. Jones, registrar; J Williams, oolleotoi; [O Hughes, stationmaater; J W M Evans, Wareing, N Hughes, Rowland Hughes, E B Christopherson, Hugh Hughes, P Hughes, tC. Williams, W Oldfieli, ke. Apologies were received from MrT 0 Hughes, J P, Councillors J Griffiths and E A Hughes, and Mr Evan Ihomas. The ftag at the Town Hall was floated half-mast, the Church bell was tolled, and throughout the town the signs of respectful mourn- ing were general. The remains were carried to St Mary's Ohuroh, where the funeral service was held the Reotor officiating. The congregation sang the hymna," Rook of ages," and Peace, perfect pence, I and at the oloaa ol the aolemn torvioe the "Dead March wae played by the organlat, Mr E J H Williams, From the Coureh, the funeral cortege proceeded to the Oemetery, the Reotor officiating at the oommittal service. There were a large number of wreaths, from the family, relatives, and frienos at West Kirby and Fliut, The local arrangements for the funeral were sarried out by Mr M S Rogers,

AFONWEN v. BRYNFORD. The Marathon fever baa at last reaohed Brynford. On Saturday last, they viaitad Afoawen, travelling per bicycles and' shanks,' to' cross swords' with the locals in a friendly. In order to prissrve himself for the fray, one of the visitors engaged the servioes of a boy aa I armour bearer.' Whion the dressing-room was reaohed, the boy, on being met by another player (who happened to be his elder brother), dropped his charge,' and ran Everything ready, the parties entered the arena, with Mr Main as referee. At the outset, tbere WIU promise of a lively afternoon's proceedings. The game was strenuously contested, and up to the interval, both sides had scored twioe. Dating the seoond hall', both teams exerted themselves, at times too muoh so, fOl it resulted in Oonlon receiving a nasty kick, and was obltged to retire. However, the homesters added another goal, and Brynford two (one disallowed for offside). For the visitors, the goals wtre scored by Conloo, Edwards and Bryan, whilst P. T. Parry, J. E. Jones end Hughes defended stubbornly. The home custodian could not be blamed for the abots that beat him, he being too well cuffed,' The following was the Bryntord team :—Goal, A. Jones; baoks, P. Hughes and J. E. Jones; halves, R. Williams, P. T. Parry and T. Conlon forwards, R. Parry, J. Pieroe, B. Davies, B. Bryan and T. Edwards. The return match takes place at Brynford on Saturday next.

NORTH WALES COAST AMATEUR CUP. SEMI-FINAL AT LLA.NDUDNO. GRBBNFIELD UNLUCKY TO LOSE. Thera was a large crowd present to witness the above cup-tie, between Grsenfield (the famous cup- fighters of Flintshire) and Oonway, and with the exception of a few drops of rain prior to the com- mencement of the game, the weather was splendid. Oonway were the fifst to appear, dressed in thtir light blue jerseys, and were accorded a good reception; but the cheers were kept for Greenfield, who were led on to the field by Captain Furoival, and looked very smart in their blaok and green (halved) jerseys. The following were the teams:- GIUMNFIBLD. Peers Fornival Peters George R E Jones N Jones Parry Evans Frost Griffiths R B Petrie o Chase S Parry R Parry Atherton Graven Thompson Johoson ROwen Ellis T Jones Ll Parry OOUWAY. Referee-Ur A. O. Slater, Llandudno. I There was a slight delay in starting the igames owing to the late arrival of the new ball.' It wa" evident that both teams had a good following. The game started in sensational fashion, as Ganway pressed immediately, and Peers was called upon to save two er three shots in rapid succession. This, however, was simply a I flash in the pan,' and the Flintshire boys began to settle down to their abort- passing game, which completely baffled their opponents. Two free-kioka were awarded to Green- field, and were taken by R E Jones, who had the mislortnne to see both shots strike the cross-bar— distinctly hard lines. End to end play followed for a length of time, but the Greenfield team always held the upper hand, their torwards combining nioely. At this period of the game, the Conway half-backs were doing good work, as aUo were the backs, but still the Greeuthld forwards pressed. As a result of a combined move- meat by the whole forward line, Frost (who was playing a dashing game), beat LI Parry with a diffioult thot-the success beiug loudly cheered. The game continued to be very last, but no further sooting took place, and half-time arrived with the Flintshire lads leading by one goal to nil. Greenfield, 1 goal; Oonway, nil. There is not the slightest doubt that they fully deserved their lead, as the football played by them was far in advance of that shewn by the Oonway team, who adopted the kick and rush methods, but these were unavailing against such a defence as Greenfield had. Follosing the resumptioo, Greenfield, several times, had hard lines in not scoring, and Dan Parry hit the upright, from a difficult angle, when the Uonway cuBtodian was out of position. Conway began to show up battsr just now, and for a time kept dangerously in the vioinity of the Greenfield goil-Petra, Furnival and Peters, however, were playing a magnificent game, and there was no came lot anxiety. Oonway continued to make headway, but were poor at shooting. The ball was quickly taken to the other end, where Frost just missed by iaohes. The game continued to be fast, but Greenfield weia showing the better play all round. The tools against Oonway were freqaent, and Referee Slater oalled tbe men together, and oautioned them. There were several stoppages owing to injuries to players. The game continued in favour o! Greenfield, and with only eight minutes to go, Oonway were prao- tically a beaten team. Howtiver, they made phy on the right, and Craven, who was playing well just now, was tackled by Norman Jones. Both players were getting at the ball, which was about a yard out ot the penalty area, when Mr Slater whistled for what was thought offeide or a corner, but imagine the consternation when he calmly pointed to the dreaded spot! His decision was received with booing, and the Conway players themselves did not know what the penalty kick was being given for. Howevor, the kiok was taken, and with a rising ïhot, Pears was beaten* The scotes being level, and only a few minutes to go, both teams went at it I hammer and tongs,' bat it was obvious that tha Referee's decision had greatly diaheartened the Flintshire boys' hearts, and spirited the Ooawayitee, who ecofed a clever goal. During the dosing stages, Greenfield were all over1 their opponents, and oa time, Tom Evans juet headed over the bar from a beautifully-plac d corner by D Parry However, time was soandtd, the final resale being- Oonway, 2 goals; Greenfield, 1 goal. RBKABKS—There was no question that taking the wnole game, Greenfield were by far the superior side. This was admitted by all present. The for- wards played batter than what has been seen of them this season. They played the ehort. patsiug game to almost perfection. It would bardly be tair to individualise the players, but really special mention must be made of Frost. He was a dasher, and was always making traoks for tbe Oonway goal. He was well supported by the other four. The half-backs played a great game, R E Jones being th* oufctaaaing feature. He was here, thers, and everywhere; his taukling b8iQJ( splendid, and pa sea Well-timed. Tom jouts, the Oonway captain, kne* that there was danger about when R.E. got .eartuagual! Norman Jonts was good, anci a good anau to meet. J George has played many a betttr pme, atillhe wttt fan. Of the backs then is nothiag.-but praise one was as good a tbe other. They kicked s^leadiily, and were always safe.; Peers k pt a gjod goal. Everyone know what a goal-keeper he ia The taata was ia charge ot Mr J. Petrie (president), and Messrs J. MoAlease (<poretary), E. Ohiplow, J. F. Davies, J. Rossrts, G. Gjliyer aad J. T. Da vise (so,umittdo). Conway were a wsll-set team, and were best aerved by their bioks. Their goai-keeper was rather shakey. Their halves piayt-d well, and of the for- wards, the outside-right and oemre-for ward were the best. George Petrie was in the etaods, nursing an injured aukle. How he woali like to have/baen playing All the players and committee were entertained to tea at the close of the game. Several speeches were made, and a very enjoyable time was spent. The alterations in the Greenfield team from last Saturday, to visit Uaokley Rangers, will be-Tom Evans at right-half, and G. Petne, outside-right.

FIXTURES—SEASON 1.08-9. CHESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE.—Div. I GREENFIELD. For Agat. Sept. 5.. 12.. Meld Town ,bome,, 0 3 19 Counalt's Qiay Vios.away.. 2 2 26..Boughton hone.. 2 4 Oat. 3..RoEsstt .away.. 3 2 19..Buokley Rangers .home, 3 3 17..Counah's Quay Vios.iiome.. 1 2 24 Burntwood .away.. 1 2 31..W.i.C.-Buckley R.away.. 2 6 Nov. 7..Deutijh Ch. Guild .away.. 3 1 14..Quay Vies hoir;e.. 2 2 21. Amat. Cap—C.Bay .home .8 1 28..Senior Oop-Qaay Vies..home.. 3 2 Dec. 5.Mold .away.. 0 4 12.Boughton .a*ay.. 0 1 19.. Holy heal (iriendly) .away., 3 8 B.H.26,. Roy well. borne.. 0 2 Jan 2.. g..Mold away.. 1 1 16..Holywell (3itn. Cop).bome.. 0 0 23 ..SeD C.1p Sem!.final-Bougbton 1 2 Feb 6 Holywell (Im.Cup).. away.. 1 0 20, .Oheuter Cattle home,. 2 2 27..0heBtes Cattle away Mar 6..Rossett. I. home., 13..H.»lywell (Atn Cup) .home., 2 1 20..Conway (Am. Oup) 1 2 27 Buckley Raugers away.. Apl 3.. 12..Holywell i.»away,, HOLYWELL VICTORIA. Sept. & Praotice home.. 12..Boughton .away,. 1 3 19,. Mold Town liome,. 2 4 2S..Roasett nway.. 2 2 Oot. 3..Oonnah's Qaay Vioa,home,. 2 3 24.,Sea. Cup-Buckley R.. home.. 1 0 31..Boaghton z ho!ne.. 2 1 Nov.14 .Senior Cup-B arn t wood. away. 1 5 21,.Coast Oup-Ruthin .away.. 3 0 Deo. 12., Mold Junction home,. 5 1 19.. Barntwood .home 6 1 B.H. 26..Greenfield away.. 2 0 Jan. 2..0onoah'a Quay Vies.away.. 3 2 9..Buckley Rangers away.. 2 3 16..Greenfield (Am. Cup).away,. 0 0 30. verton A." home.. 1 2 Feb. 6 .Greenfield (A.m. Cup).home,, 0 1 13 .Bnrntwood .away.. 0 1 20 27.. Rossett home.. 2 1 Mar. 6..Bagillt &Way 4 2 13..Greenfield (Am Cup), away.. 1 2 20.. Chester Castle home.. April 3..Mold Town.away., I B.M. 12Greenfield .home,. DIVISION II. GREENFIELD RESERVE. For Agst Sept 5,. Ig.. Trinity Villa home.. 2 0 Opt. 3.. Handbridge home 0 7 17..Flint Chilrch Guild .away,. 1 3 NoT 7.. Oonnah's Quay Athletic, away.. 4 2 21..Handbridge St. Mary's away,. 0 5 Dec. 5..Y.M.U.A &.way.. 6 0 19.. Junior Cup Preliminary. 25..Bagillt Juniors. home.. 2 6 Jan. 2..Oonnah's Quay Athletic.home 3 4 9..Jur,ior Cup—1st rd.-Buokley 3 1 16..Y.M U.A., .home.. 23..01ty Mission .away.. 0 5 30.. Bnckley Old Boys home.. Feb. 6 ..Junior Onp—2nd round. 20..Trinity Villa o..away,. 5 0 27 .Sealand Road home.. 1 7 13 Junior Cup-Semi-final. CI 20..Colwyn Bay (Jan C.)..away.. Mar. 27.. Buckley Old Boys a way Apr. 3.. Flint Oburob Gnild home.. FLINT CHURCH GUILD. Sept I).. Sealand Road. home.. 0 1 26..Trinity Villa .away., 1 4 Oat. 3 o. Buckley Old Boys .borne., 6 4 10..ConDah'a Quay Atbletioaway.. 1 4 17.. Green field Reserve .home.. 3 1 24.. Handbridge home.. 3 1 31 ..Unitarians .away,. 3 7 Deo. 12..City Mission .home.. 4 1 19.. Junior Cup Preliminary. B.H. 26.. U Ditarians home. 2 Jan. 2..Trinity Villa home.. 1 5 9,,Junior Cup—lst Rd.—City M.. 2 1 23.. Handbridge away. 1 7 Feb. 6..Juoior Oup-Sealand Road. 2 4 IS.. Sealand RoaLd. o. t%way.. 0 8 2U..CocinaWs Quay home.. 5 0 Mar. 6..Jauior Cup-Semi-fiual 20.. Buckley Old Boys, away.. 3 3 Apr. 3.. Greeufield .away,.

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OARMJBL, Mutual- ExmixaTiou.—Oa "Wednesday evening last, an examination in connecii jn with the ereniug classes, was conducted by Mr D. W. Davits, of Denbigh, with the result that the candidates were sncoessful in galuing twenty two certificates for flolfa and staff notation, from the Tonio Solfa College, London, and these wi 1 be distributed on Wednesday next at the concert given by the members of the clas4es under the presidency of Mr J. Bevllln Evane, M A., Director of Education,

Markets and Fairs. MANCHESTER HAY AND STRAW, MON- DA.Y.-Hay, 4fd. to 5d. clorer, 4fi. to 5td.; straw (oat), 2 £ i. to 2§d. per stone. CHESTER CATTLE, THURSDAY.-Tbere was a good supply and a lair attendance of buyers There was more stook on the market than at laet fair. Prices ruled much the same as a week ago. Prices:-Mil-h cows, £ 17 to £ 20 barrens, il,) to E 14 heifers, Lg to E 12 etirks, JE6 to 19. CHESTER CORN SATURDAY. — Boeiness continues quiet for ail description of English grain with o&ly small supplies. Wheat, in eympath- with the toreign matkst, is quotei at higher figures, but thre is only a swall tfade pacing Faedu g etufis in ratber better demand at about reoeut valut-s Flour 6d dearer Foreign wbeat steady at a fuctqer -!ri advance

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Proud Mother: "You will be fire years oM to-morrow. Willie, and I want to give you a real birthday treat. Tell me what you would like better than anything else." Willie (after thinking earnestly for fire minutes): "Bring me a whole box of chocolate creams, mother, and ask Tommy Smitli to come in and watch me eat them." Schoolmaster: "Come to my room after school, and I'll give you the soundest thrash- ing you ever had!" Pupil (who suffers from lapse of memory): "Yes, eir; I'll tie r* knot on my handkerchief." Priest: (b Pat, I beliere I saw you asleep in the ciiurch last Sunday." Pat: "No, indada, your riv-rance didn't. You moight 'are seen me with me oies shut, but nirer a bit o* sleep could 1 get anyhow, wid your screechin' an' your thumpin' of tne cushions—long life to ye." "Henry," she asked, "what would you do if brigands should steal me and demand a thousand pounds for my ransom?" "I'd try and earn the money as a day labourer, honest, I would," replied Mr. Henpeck with a serious look. "Women must consider it a dreadful fata to be an old maid," mused Mr. Chugwater. "They do, Josiah," said Mrs. Chugwater. "LOOK what terrible noodles they sometime* marry to escape it." And Joeiah rubbed hit chin and said nothing.