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

HOLYWELL A meeting of Non-Commissioned Officers of the Holywell Company of the Flintshire National Reservists was held in the lown Buildings on Tuesday evening, Major J. Lloyd Price, J.P., Glyn Abbot, presided, and Capt. Allettson, Mold, was present. Various matters were discussed, and it was arranged that a lecture 1Je "Shortfy given, and that steps be taken to iornra, miniature rifle club. CONFIRMATION SERVICE. Last Thursday afternoon at the Parish Church, the Bishop of St. Asaph held a service of Confirmation, when over one hun- dred candidates were presented, for the "laying on of hands." The parishes repre- sented and the numbers contributed were: Holywell (Parish Church and Holy Trinity), 48; Bagillt (St. Mary's and St. Peter's), 35; Caerwys, 7; Mostyn, 10; Ffynnongroew, 3; Brynford, 3. There were a number of ad- ults among the candidates who occupied the nave of the church, and the seating of the side aisle-s and galleries was filled by a congregation much larger than has been seen at a confirmation service for some years. The service commenced with the hymn "Our Blest Redeemer," and the open- ing part was read by the Rev. J. W. Tho- mas, vicar. The candidates were presented by the Revs. G. D. Jones and D. Rees, curates of Holywell, to the Bishop, who re- ceived them at the chancel steps. At the close of that part of the service, the choir sang "Thine for ever," and afterwards the Bishop gave an address on the "Laying on of hands," and catechised the confirmers on several points. In the course of the ad- dress his lordship referred to the pleasure he felt at seeing so many candidates present of riper years. It showed their sincerity that they would profess their faith. TTie concluding hymn was "Lead us, Heavenly Father, lead us." Among the clergy pre- sent at the service, in addition to those robed and taking part were the Rev. W. Vaughan Jones, vicar of Mostyn; Rev. W. Armon Ellis, vicar of Ffynnongroew; Rev. A. E. Hyslop, rector of Caerwys; Rev. R. Meredith Edwards, rector of Brynford Rev O. Rees, vicar of Bagillt; Rev. T. G. Jones, Mostyn; Rev. W. A. Davies, Bagillt. HOLYWELL URBAN ELECTION. The triennial election of fifteen members of the Holywell Urban District Council took place on Monday at the Town Buildings, Holywell. There were eighteen candidates for the fifteen seats, and of these eleven were retiring councillors. Three council- lors, namely, Messrs. Thos. Griffiths, Bryn- teg; J. Ll. Williams, Bryntirion, and Philip Ll. Dykins, Pendre, did not seek re-election. There was one vacant seat caused by the death of Dr. Jas. Williams. The candi- dates in some instances made strenuous canvassing efforts. The election passed off in a very amicable spirit, and from the vot- ing and the way the votes were distributed it was palpable that it was quite a non- party poll. Mr. J. Kerfoot Roberts, clerk to the Council, was returning officer, and also one of the presiding officers, with Mr. Jos. E. Jones as poll clerk. Mr. Frank McNamara was also presiding officer, with Mr. Ernest N. Jones as poll clerk. The poll was a heavy one, and in the last two hours the greatest number were polled. Be- fore the declaration of the poll the custom- ary congratulations on the conduct of the election were accorded the Returning Offi- cer, on the proposition of Mr. T. Water- house, seconded by Mr. Jos. Jones. Outside the hall a large crowd of people assembled and awaited the result, wKTch was declared about half-past eleven, as follows:- Elected (15). xThoe. Waterhouse, 380. Archibald Lloyd, 37?. xElford H. Roberts, 367. Joseph Edwards, 359. xJoseph Jones, 326. xJames Ayer, 316. xJ. Owen Jones, 315. xJ os. Howard, 298. xH. Vaughan Lloyd, 298. Horace Waterhouse, 291. xJ. Philip Jones, 287. xT. Chas. Roberts, 262. xAbel Earl, 253. xA. Foster Williams, 252. John Price, 199. x denotes those candidates re-elected. Not Elected. Alfred Lloyd Jones, 162. J. Wm. Davies, 159. T. Griffiths, 149. The total poll was 555. There were four spoilt votes, two voting for more than they were entitled to, and two entering identifi- cation marks. Mr. T. Waterhouse, upon the declaration of the poll, speaking from the Town Hall steps, said fpr the third time in succession they had returned him at the head of the poll. He thanked the electors of Holywell for the great support they had given him. He felt extremely indebted to them, and he could only say that he hope'd to give the same disinterested and impar- tial service on the Council during the com- ing term of office as lie had given all along, and he trusted that his services would give satisfaction. Mr. Archie Lloyd expressed his thanks to the electors for the highly- gratifying way in which they had supported him. Mr. Elford H. Roberts and Mr. Jos. Edwards also expressed their thanks.

LEESWOOD. THE TERRITORIALS. A public meeting was held on Thursday evening in the Co-operative Hall, in support of the Territorial movement. Captain W. E. Trickett presided, and he was supported by Col. B. E. Philips, Adjutant Wood, I Lieutenant Hughes, Lieutenant King, Rev. O. Davies (vicar), etc. The meeting was at- tended by a number of young men resident in the district, and a detachment of Terri- torials from Mold. Rousing addresses were delivered by the above-named in support of the movement, and at the close of the meet- ing fifteen recruits were enrolled. A por- tion of the meeting was devoted to a smok- i ing concert, and several capital songs were enthusiastically rendered. An endeavour is being made, and it is likely to be effective, to form a detachment in the village.

FLINT. GIFT TO PARISH CHURCH. Mrs. Nicholas, the Rectory, has made a handsome gift to the Parish Church in the form of a ccfnplete set of altar linen, which will be used for the first time at the 7.30 a.m. celebration on Easter Sunday. SYMPATHY. The local friendly societies—Oddfellows and Foresters—through their secretaries, conveyed their sympathy by letter, to the Rector (Canon Nicholas) in his recent ill- ness and wished him a speedy recovery. The Canon has written letters of thanks in response to their kind wishes. THE LIBRARY. A meeting of the Library Committee was held on Monday last in the Library. Coun- cillor Henry Powell presided. The report for March was submitted, showing that 566 books were loaned from the lending depart- ment, and 39 from the reference department. Councillors Robert Jones and J. H. Nuttall were appointed visitors for April. RESULT OF BENEFIT CONCERT. We are pleased to state that the sum of over C21 has been forwarded to Mr. Hymer, as a result of the benefit concert held in the Picture Palace on March 18th. It is also pleasing to record that Mr. and Mrs. Symthe, Maravilla, were mainly instrumen- tal in obtaining the servTbes of the artistes who so excellently acquitted themselves at the above concert, and also kindly enter- tained them at Maravilla. ST. DAVID'S CHURCH GUILD. A well-attended meeting of St. David's Church Guild was held in the Schoolroom on Thursday last and was presided over by the Rev. Humphrey. Mr. J. W. Connell, Connah's Quay, gave an interesting paper on "The History of the Prayer Book. A discussion followed, in which the Chairman and Mr. R. D. Wass joined. Mr. Herbert Thomas proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Connell for his address. This was seconded by Mr. Tom Smith and carried. VISIT TO MOSTYN. On Thursday night the president (Aid. J. W. M. Evans) and with seventeen mem- bers of the Conservative Club journeyed to the Mostyn Conservative Club, where they were entertained by Lord Mostyn and par- ty, and the members of the club. A friend- ly game of billiards was played, the Flinton- ians winning six games to five. They were also successful in winning the whist game wliicTl followed. An excellent supper was provided for the visitors, and the visit was altogether a decided success. C.E.M.S. MEETING. A meeting of the local branch of the C.E.M.S. was held in the C.E. Schools on Wednesday week, and was presided over by the ReV. Wilfred Griffith. An able lecture was delivered by Mr. Alfred E. Jones, head- master of Flint Mountain Council School, on "Magnitude." The lecturer gave an in- teresting account of the solar system; the revolution of the planets and their action upon the earth. He referred to the princi- pal stars and constellations, and illustrated them by well-drawn diagrams. He made particular reference to the stars and con- stellations mentioned in the Bible. An in- teresting discussion followed, in which several members joined, after which Mr. Jones was thanked for his address. CONFIRMATION SERVICE. On Thursday morning last the Bishop of St. Asaph held the annual confirmation ser- vice in the Parish Church, when there were 74 candidates presented—32 males and 42 females. The opening part of the service was impressively read by the senior curate (Rev. John Williams), while the remainder of the service was taken by the Bishop. The hymns, "Spirit of mercy, truth and love," "0 God of Jacob, by whose hand," and "Sweet the moments, jich in blessing" were feelingly sung by the candidates and the congregation. The Bishop catechised the candidates upon the rite of confirmation and their baptismal vows, and afterwards con- gratulated them upon their excellent answers and the close attention they had paid during the service and catechising. MOTOR-CAR IN FLAMES. Colour-Sergeant D. E. Davies, captain of the local Fire Brigade, is to be congratula- ted upon the smartness and promptitude he displayed in preventing the total loss by fire of a motor-car in Church-street on Thurs- day rii'ght last. About eleven o'clock a motor-cftr containing several local gentle- men was proceeding up Church-street in the direction of Mold. When opposite the Cross Foxes, flames were seen to be rising up from the fore-part of the car. Captain Davies was standing at the front door of the Royal Oak Hotel at the time, and see- ing the flames rushed into the hotel for a fire extinguisher which is kept in the entrance passage. He dashed up to the car and played on the flames for a short time and extinguished them. LAWN TENNIS CLUB: ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club was held in the Oddfel- lows' Hall on Friday, a large number of members attending. The retiring Presi- dent, Mr. R. P. Bellis, London City and Midland Bank, acted as chairman. The report for 1913 was submitted by the hon. secretaries, and showed that the season had been highly successful, and that the mem- bership was well maintained. The hon. treasurer presented his statement of ac- counts. Altogether the club is in a good financial condition. The following were elected:—President, Mr. J. R. Alexander, J.P. vice-president, Mr. R. P. Bellis; cap- tain, Mr. J. M. Kemp; vice-captain, Mr. W. Brennand; treasurer, Mr. D. Morris, J.P. secretaries, Messrs. R. P. Bellis and W. Brennand; committee, Messrs. A. E. Wareing, J. M. Kemp, H. W. Jones, Buck- ley, and Ryley; auditors, Messrs. J. B. Denny and W. E. Davies. A committee of ladies was formed for the entertainments during the winter se66ion and teas during the summer. A tennis tournament will be

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Holywell Petty Sessions. Tuesday.—Before Messrs. J. Lloyd-Price (chairman), Trevor Eyton, S. Jones, Jos. Jones, Edwin Roberts, and Jos. Ed- wards. REFUSED TO GO HOME. Edward Conlin, of Primrose Hill, Bryi- ford-street, Holywell, was summoned P.C. Wasley for being drunk and disord. ly. The officer stated that at 9.15 p.m., <. a the 16th of February, he was in Brynford- street, when the wife of the defendant rush- ed down Primrose Hill screaming. She complained that her husband had been ab- using her. Defendant rushed out of the house, pulled off his coat and said, "You are just my man." Witness advised him to go into the house. He refused and was locked up. Fined 56. and 6s. costs. NO LICENCE—DOG DROWNED. George Jones, Trevor Houses, Trevor, I' was summoned by Police-Sergt. Rogers, Mostyn, for keeping a dog without a licence. Defendant's wife appeared on be- half of her husband. Sergt. Rogers said on the 14th ult., he called at defendant's house and said to de- fendant, "I understand you keep a dog." Defendant admitted he did. When witness asked to see the dog, defendant went to the bottom of the stairs and whistled, when a crcss-bred lurcher bitch, about 10 or 12 months old, came down the stairs from the bedroom. He asked defendant what was the object of keeping the dog in the bed- room. Defendant's wife: The dog was running in and out. P.S. Rogers said the information he had was that the dog was kept in the bedroom all day and taken out at night for poaching. Defendant's wife said her husband was out of work, and had no money to pay for the licence. It had been very hard with them. The Chairman: Why keep the dog? If he is too poor to keep himself, how was he to keep the dog also? What has become of the dog? Defendant's Wife: He drowned it after the sergeant had been. In reply to a further question as to means, defendant's wife said her husband only got Is. 6d. a day when in work. The case was dismissed on payment of costs, 8s., and a month was given in which to pay. ADJOURNED. Benj. Garrett, of Grosvenor's-row, Bag- illf, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly. Defendant's wife appeared on his behalf, and said her husband was not so well. He was troubled with rheumatism and very poorly that day. The Chairman He sent you to represent him? Defendant's Wife: I came. The Chairman: The case will be adjourn- ed to next month so that he can attend. On the question of the service of the summons defendant's wife said she took the summons in. Her husband knew of it, but she added, "I am here because it was through my fault." The Chairman: We will see what your husband says when he comes here next month. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Thos. Ferguson, a Flint man, living late- ly at the Carnarvon Castle Lodging-house, was summoned for being drunk and disor- derly. P.C. Humphreys stated that on the night of the 7th ult., the defendant wae drunk and disorderly in High-street. lie got a crowd of three or four hundred peo- ple to assemble. Defendant was most dis- orderly. Fined 10s. and 6s. ocsts. ASSAULT ON POLICE. George Foulkes, of Greenfield, was sum- moned for being drunk and disorderly and for assaulting the police. P.C. Humphreys said in connection with the previous defendant's conduct, Foulkes was also drunk and disorderly and inter- fered, striking him in the mouth and kick- ing him on the calf of the left leg, causing great pain for several days afterwards. He arrested the man and took him to the pol- ice station, but he was so drunk that he did not charge him until the next morning (Sunday) and then defendant had no recol- lection of it. Corroborative evidence of the assault was given by Richard Ellis, who assisted the police. The Chairman said the Bench considered it was a very serious matter to assault the police, and defendant would go to gaol for one calendar month with hard labour, also pay 3s. to the witness for assisting the pol- ice. He was sorry to do it, but that was the only way in which they could protect the police. GREENFIELD COUPLE'S GRIEV- ANCES. Wm. Pugh, of Mount Pleasant, Green- field, was summoned by his wife for persist- ent cruelty. Complainant said they had been married 17 years, but during that time he had kick- ed and abused her. He had given her a "clack" because she got him up to go to his work. She had' to take the poker to save herself. Among the many incidents she related was that he had "thrown para- ffin lamps in full bloom at her," and they were smashed against the walls. She was afraid to live with him. She had tried him every road, but he was no better. He did not act so cruelly in the day time as at night, when everybody had gone to bed, and she could not escape him. They had four children—the eldest 15 and the youngest 6 years. In reply to the Bench, complainant said defendant was the same sober as when in drink. Defendant: What is the reason she buys food in my name for other people?—Com- plainant I have not. All I have done is a bit of kindness to Mary Jane Butler, who asked me to do a kindness, and she has paid 'me honest for it. Has she any right to lend my money to anyone? I

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WOMEN THREATENED WITH BALDNESS. Dr. W. Schultz, of Mayence, predicts that the modern style of women's headgear will produce an epidemic of female baldness, as the similar style and in ancient Egypt.

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la>v Richardson," Sallie Evans; "Jemi- Ina Ann" (servant), Nancy Evans. In the L ^navoidaTTTi} absence of Mrs. Morgans, The j ^ount, Mrs. T. W. Reece presented prizes to the following members for full attendance t at the weekly meetings during the session: Gwladys Jones, Mair Hughes, Charlotte ^arburton, and Rona Williams. Mr. Edgar Evans, N.P. Bank, presided, and delivered an interesting address, making" special re- ference to Miss Jennie Lewis, Dolgoed, and Miss Vanny Eaton for their services and their efforts to make the weekly meetings Jnteresting and elevating to the young girls. Miss Evans, Oswallt, acted as treasurer, and Miss G. Wasley, New-street, as ac- companist. God Save the King and Hen WI ad fy Nhadau" were sung at the ("Ose of the entertainment. Among those Present at the meeting were the Revs. G. Parry Williams, M.A.. Hugh Evans, Tho- M Morgan, J. T. Morgan, and Thomas ob. URBAN COUNCIL ELECTIONS: THE RESULTS. to°k P*ace on Saturday Co tr*eiu"al election of Urban District unciHors There were twenty-three can- tionat- *0r the fifteen seats, and the elec- place*^ keenl3" contested. The polling took Stew K tllG IsTational Sch<X)I. Messrs R, bett g, J. Harvey Davies, and Al- The ^ai'ds Were the presiding officers. quart t °f tlle election wa6 declared at a tiring^1" t0 eleven o'clock. Of the eleven re- vere flembers who sought re-election nine in e ected, the two unsuccessful ones be- ar^ Me«sr8. T. Lewis and T. James. There c therefore, six new members on the uncil. Qf the tj^gg Labour candidates came forward, only one—Mr. Thomas 1 "ams—was elected. The results are ap- Pellded:- 54:scar Jones, draper, 27, Wrexham-street 544. ,Iclhornas Parry, merchant, Llys Ifor, 508. Robert Davies, horse and cattle dealer, High-street, 505. xJohn Wynne Williams, chemist, 10, rexham-street, 461. Mark Brian Thompson, dental mechanic and operator, Clifton House, 437. Thomas George Wynne, grocer, 16, New- street, 411. xJosiah Thomas Morgans, tinplate manu- facturer, The' Mount, 405. Philip Henry Pugh, butcher, Park Villas, 401. xHenry John Roberts, grocer, Bryn Awel, 372. xJohn Watkin, clothier, Cambrian Villas, 353. [ Thomas Williams, tailor, Hill Grove, 309. Thomas Lewis Thomas, mechanic, Pwll- | 8las, 305. xRobert Morris, savings bank actuary, GWynflyn> Pentre, 304. xJosiah Simons, traveller, Richmond | H°uee, Pentre, 304. xJohn Hughes, nurseryman, The Nursery, Mold, 277. (The above-named were elected). ILThomas James, carriage proprietor, Gros venor-street, 268. Robert Ernest Thomas, coal agent, 13, cunliffe-street, 264. xThomas Lewis, grocer, High-street, 263. John Beale Marston, solicitor's articled clerk, King-street, 238. Thomas Jones, baker, 11, Conway-street, 221. JRarry North, printer, 9, Cunliffe-street, 76. William Stephen Williams, tinplate- maker, Hafod Alyn, 146. it George Smith Holliday, grocer, 75, Wrex- am-street, 121. ¡

held on the opening day (first Saturday in May, weather permitting), for which the president andl vice-president have kindly promised to provide the prizes, and Miss Williams, Trelawney Towers, has kindly promised to provide tea for all present. OPENING OF CONSERVATIVE CLUB BOWLING GREEN. The formal opening of the bowling green of the Conservative Club took place on Sat- urday afternoon. The club are to be con- gratulated, upon this excellent addition to their already well-equipped premises. The green measures 38 yards by 40 yards, and is surrounded on its four sides by beds of flowering plants, interspersed with lawn seats for the spectators. The captain (Mr. T. B. Bellis) in a brief speech, welcomed the Mayor (Major C. E. Dyson, V.D., J.P.), and in the name of the club asked him to declare the green open for play. The Mayor congratulated the members upon the excellent provision made for their pleasure during both the summer and winter sea- sons. The green was an ideal one in every detail. As he sent the "Jack" rolling along the green, he expressed the hope that they would have a pleasant and successful season. Mr. J. B. Denny proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Mayor for kindly coming to declare the green open. Mr. Hugh Owen seconded. The Mayor re- sponded and thanked the members for the cordial manner in which they had received the vote. SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. R. E. B OLDEN. It is with regret that we record the tragi- cally sudden death of Mr. Richard Ebaugh Holden, tea merchant, of Market Square. The deceased gentleman, who was in his 67th year, had been medically attended by Dr. Twemlow for some time, and was ap- parently making good progress towards re- covery. He was an active pedestrian, and was often to be seen taking long walks round the Halkyn district. It appears that a few weeks ago he had taken rather a long walk towards Halkyn Mountain, when he was overcome and had to be conveyect to his son's residence at Holywell. On Satur- day morning last he was attending to his business. About eleven o'clock in the morning he went upstairs to the dining- room to partake of his morning lunch, and his housekeeper, Miss Going, spoke to him. She left the room, and returned in a few minutes to find the deceased gentleman un- conscious. A doctor wae summoned, but life was found to be extinct. The sad oc- currence cast a deep gloom upon the whole town, Mr. Holden being widely known, hav- ing been in business here about thirty years. He had earned the deep respect of every- one, having been at all times uptight in his dealings and kindly in his actions. He was predeceased by his wife eighteen years ago, and he leaves two sons-Mr Felix Holden (Holywell) and Mr. Joseph Holden (Winni- peg, Canada). The funeral, which took place on< Tuesday last at Pantfteaph, was semi-private, and was attended by a num- ber of inhabitants of the Borough. The Rev. Canon Jennings officiated at Pantas- aph Catholic Church and at the graveside. The chief mourners yere:—Mr. and Mrs. Felix Holden (son and daughter-in-law), Miss Davies (Halkyn), Miss Bromelow (sis- ter-in-law), Dr. Bromelow (brother-in law), Miss Going (housekeeper). Among those who attended the obsequies at Pantasaph wereThe Rev. and Mrs. George Jones ,,I, (Soughton), Messrs. Meade, Cassidy, Dool- ey, Brunton (Holywell), A. H. Pumphrey, D. E. Davies (Royal Oak Hotel), Hobbs (Swan Hotel), Peter Hughes (saddler), Wal- ter Topping, Harold Jones (late assistant), Miss Cafferty, and Master Edward Hughes. The general public who accompanied the funeral processftjn to the Borough boundary were :-Councillor J. A. Edwards, Messrs. J. Wilson Owen, H. W. Jones (Postmas- ter), J. Williams (Overseer), H. R. Thomas, T. G. Jones, and W. Jones (Glynne). Beau- tiful floral tributes were received from Mr. and Mrs. Felix Holden, Mr. Joseph Hol- den, Dr. Arthur Holden (Preston), Jfiss going and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Meade and family. The undertakers were Messrs. M. S. Rogers and Sons.

The Chairman I don't think she can an- swer that legal question. I Cofplaint: It was only a bit of "tit for tat." If I lent a penny I was paid back, and I have done the same myself. I have had every ha'penny back. Defendant: That is the reason I am going into debt. I have been to gaol once for her and I shall be there again if she gete her own way. Mary Jane Butler said she had seen the I defendant strike his wife, who was "crying pitiful." He was kind in some things. She had not seen the defendant abuse his wife I much; he did give her a slap before her once. They were quite comfortable, except when he was "at the drink." She did not think they ought to be separated; she thought they could take up together, as he was kind enough when sober. Defendant did not take drink that much, as he had been teetotaller until he broke it The Chairman The wife says he is brutal when sober. Witness: Well, he has some nasty words. I don't say he abuses her, but he has some nasty words. The Chairfan: Does she say nasty things to him ? Witness: No, she is a very quiet woman. If she can do a kindness to a neighbour she will and she looks well after him. He alludes to men, and she does not deserve it. Defendant said i-ie asked his wife if she would sign that she had nothing to do with any other man, and he would sign toat he had nothing to do with any other woman. If she would now sign that she would keep from going from one house to another he would live with her. P.C. Davies said he knew the parties. The woman had several times been to his door after midnight asking him to come to her husband, and he had to burst the door open. Referring to the defendant imput- ing certain things against his wife, witness said that the men defendant worked with teased him about his wife. There was no- thing whatever in it, but they got him wild, and when he got drunk he went home and accused his wife. The Chairman said the Bench felt if it was possible to bring the husband and wife together again, it was their duty to do so. They would do it in this case on condition that the defendant signed the pledge. Defendant said he would agree to sign the pledge. The Chairman (to the complainant): You have heard what your husband said about your going from house to house. Will you agree to stay in your own house? Complainant: I cannot live with him. The Chairman: The case is adjourned for two months to see if you cannot come together again. (To the husband): You are the head of the family. Will you use your best endeavour to become reconciled to your wife, and behave in such a manner that she can see it is to her advantage to live with you? Defendant: Yes, if she will keep from

going to houses. As soon as she summon- ed me she ran from one house to another. The Chairman: I don't want to argue the point, but surely a wife can go to some one to tell her grievance and for sympathy. Don't you listen to people's tales. You etick to your wife. We adjourn the case for two-mon-the for you to give it a trial. so