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

— < £ «— HER. The parson, on his way home one eve- ning, to his horror and surprise, found the churchwarden sitting against a wall, his face radiating good cheer and a frayed cigar clutched in his fingers. "Dear me, John, dear me said the parson, "whatever do you suppose will happen to you if you go on like this?" "Nothin', sir," said John, "nothin', if you (hie) don't tell 'er

BANK AMALGAMATION. A provisional agreement has been enter- ed into for the amalgamation of the Wilts, I and Dorset Banking Co., Ltd., with Lloyds Bank Limited. • In a circular issued by the Directors of the former bank it is announced that the terms agreed upon provide that the share- holders of the Wilts and Dorset Banking Co. will receive:— ¡It. O21 su.- :• 1st.—Ten shares in Lloyds Bank of JE50 each, £ 8 paid up for every seven shares in the Wilts and Dorset Banking Co. of £ 50 each, F-10 paid up (i.e. one share and three-sevenths of a share in Lloyds Bank for every share in the Wilts and Dorset Banking Co.); and ,'¡ 2nd.—A cash payment of £ 2 for every share in the Wilts and Dorset Banking Co. For the purpose of enabling the division of the shares to be accurately made, Lloyds Bank will issue scrip certificates, each re- presenting one-seventh of a share in Lloyds Bank, which can be sold, or additional scrip certificates purchased in order to make up a complete Share. The Directors express their confidence that these terms will be acceptable to the Shareholders. They state that provision naa been made for the continuance of the business on the same lines as heretofore; that two of the directors of the Wilts and Dorset. Banking Co. will join the Board of Lloyds Bank as soon as practicable, and that all the directors will co-operate as a local committee of supervision in further- ing the interests of the united banks and in dealing with all local business. To the same end, the general managers, Mr. W. Moon and Mr. H S. HariJidge, will become district managers of Lloyds Bank, and the entire staff of the Wilts and Dorset Bank- ing Co. will be taken over by Lloyds Bank on the existing agreements. Special meetings of the shareholders of both Banks will be held on. Wednesday, the 6th May. It is proposed to increase the capital of Lloyds Bank to the extent of £ 10,000.000 by the creation of 200,000 new shares of £ 50 each, but there is no present intention to issue more than the number necessary for the purpose of this amal- gamation.

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LEESWOOD. DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE. The members of the Amateur Dramatic Society gave performances in the National Schools on Thmstiay and Friday week. The piece staged on this occasion was "All that glitters is not gold," and it was capi- tally performed—well worthy of larger audiences than tlmse which attended. The dramatis neisonae was as follows:—Sir Arthur Lassell, Mr. T. E. Bryan; Jasper Plum, Mr. John Williams; Stephen Plum, Mr Edwyn Williams; Frederick Plum, Mr. Tom Jones; Toby Twinkle, Mr. Ernest ^arston Harris. Mr. Walter Clarke; Lady X'eatherbrHcre, Miss Wheldon; Lady Vale- ria. Miss Daisy Fhiliips; Martha Gibbs, Mis-, Gladys Phillius. The piece was fol- lowed each evening by an entertaining sketch entitled "I'll see to that," in which Miss Gladys Phillips as "Susan Muggins," and Mr. Ernest Garston as "Joe Sprouts" kept the audience in a constant roar of laughter. Mr. W. T. Phillips acted as stage manager, and Mr. George Davies pre- sided at the piann. The proceeds were in aid of the Pontblyddyn Cricket Club and the Leeswood District Nursing Funds. EASTER VESTRY. The annual vestry meeting was held in Pontblyddyn School on Thursday, the Rev. Davits (vicar) presiding over a fair at- *jendanee of parishioners. The churchwar- er' accounts »vsrre duly passed, showing a balance in hand of £ 1 4s. Id., after elear- |uo off an a(iVC!S balance of £ 2 15s. at the ^ginning 0f the financial year. Mr. Howl retired from the post of vicar's ^I'den, a gei-viCe of twenty-eight ^ais under two vicans, received a vote of ^or his services. The Vicar norni- ,e B. W. Fallows as his warden, CI At par- r- Edward Johnson was re-elected i<i P'r, XVar(1lt'ri■ The sidesmen at the Par- don T?Ur°^ a's0 at the Leesw0(xi ey > °0lri Weie a^'° re-appointed with the eCeption of two removals from the dis- trict -r, J he following gentlemen were ap- e« as representatives to the Diocesan 1'^enc'e Mervsrs. W. Carstairs Jones, JJqavj ^^tinghnm. B. W. Fallows, and S. The Chairman, in an interesting a -d re.;s <jUr.r^SS' reviewed the work of the church efj the Pnst yp'i", and sincerely thank- rendc!"ecl him s"ch valuable "'I!)oStanee. A V0te of thanks to the Chair- nn terminated the vestry.

FLINT. THE MAYOR'S HEALTH. We are pleased to record that the Mayor (Major C. E. Dyson, V.D., J.P.), who was taken ill on Tuesday week, is making good progress towards recovery. NEW BOWLING GREEN. Good progress is being made with the kying out of the bowling green at the rear of the Presbyterian Chapel, in connection with a club formed by the young people of the English Presbyterian cause. RECHABITISM. Mr. James Clarke, trustee, Mr. F. A. Clarke, Past Chief Ruler, and Mr. T. Rees Jones, secretary of the "Tower of Refuge" Lodge of Reehabites, were present at the annual meeting of the Chester District of Rechabites, held at the Temperance Hall, Chester, on Monday last. FORMER CURATE'S VISIT. The Rev. H. H. Hurst, formerly curate of the Flint Parish Church, and now hold- ing a curacy at Sale, Cheshire, was the spe- cial preacher at the Parish Church on Sun- day night last, when he delivered an excel- lent address on "The Good Shepherd." VISIT TO LONDON. About forty Flintonians took advantage of the special railway facilities to journey to London on Friday night, to witness the cup final between Liverpool and Burnley at the Crystal Palace on Saturday. The party were entertained to breakfast by the Borough Member (Mr. T. H. Parry, M.P.), and were afterwards conducted through the Houses of Parliament. VOLUNTARY AID ORGANISATION. A movement is on foot in the Borough to inaugurate a branch of the Voluntary Aid Organisation. Miss Maud Summers, only daughter of Alderman H. Summers, Cornist Hall, is forming a local detachment, and many ladies (including several who have already been through a course of sick nursing in the local classes held by Dr. Twemlow) have enlisted. Much enthusi- asm is being shown. We wish every suc- cess to the branch. LAWN TENNIS AND CROQUET CLUB. The Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club opened the season on Saturday, amid ideal climatic conditions. There were about forty ladies and gentlemen present, and an exciting tournament was held during the afternoon. Owing to the number of entries the final matches in the tournament had to be postponed, but will be concluded this week. An excellent tea was kindly provided for all present by Miss Williams, Trelawney Towers. FELL FROM A ROOF. Mr. Robert Bevan, son of Mr. Bevan, Coleshill, met with an accident while en- gaged in his work on the new bakehouses, which are being erected by Messrs. A. B. Lloyd and Son at the rear of the premises of the Flint and Oakenholt Co-Operative Society. It appears that Bevan was work- ing on the roof of the building, when he slipped and fell on to the tiled yard of Mr. Rogers, Church Villas. He sustained rather severe injuries to the face and head. Dr. Twemlow was summoned, and after being attended to, Bevan was conveyed to his nome at Coleshill. CYMANFA uANU. On Wednesday week successful singing meetings were held at the Caorsalcm C.M. Chapel. The chapel wa's crowded at both afternoon and evening meetings, when members assembled from the C.M. chapels of Flint and district. The chairman of the afternoon meeting was the Rev. R. Lewis, Crewe, and of the evening meeting Mr. W. S. Jones, M.A., Chester. The duties of conductor at both meetings were well car- ried out by Mr. G. W. Hughes, G. and L.T.Sc., of Liverpool. Mrs. Hooson, A.L.C.M., presided at the piano, and Miss Minnie Thomas at the organ. Mr. J. O. Jones, Church-street, acted as hon. secre- tary of the singing meetings. C, ENGINE DERAILED. The traffic on the main line of the L. and X.-W. Railway through Flint was disorga- nised for a few hours on Tuesday last owing to the derailment of one of the company's powerful engines. The engine was placing two horse boxes at noon in the siding at the station, when the rear pair of wheels left the metals. The forepart of the engine projected on to the main line, thus pre- venting all trains from passing. Communi- cation was set up, and in a short time a relief gang were on the spot. Hydraulic jacks were placed in position, and about five o'clock the engine was once more placed on the metals. From noon lmtil five o'clock all traffic had to be worked on a single line. AGED RESIDENT'S DEATH. We regret to record the death of Miss Jemima N. Foulkes. The deceased lady, who was in her 80th year, had been in fail- ing health for some time. Miss Foulkes and her brother had resided together prac- tically the whole of their lives. Her brother, who predeceased her some few years ago, was for many years foreman smith at the Flint Alkali 6rks. They afterwards resided at the Half-Way House Hotel for many years, and after his death, Miss Foulkes lived at Redfern's Row until her own death on the 22nd inst. The de- ceased lady was a regular worshipper at the Cemetery- Chapel, and afterwards at St. Catherine's Welsh Church. She was of a kindly and generous disposition, and will be sincerely missed by her relatives and tenants. The funeral took place on Satur- day afternoon, and was well attended. The Rev. Humphrey Lloyd officiated at the house, and the funeral procession then pro- ceeded to St. Catharine's Welsh Church, where the first portion of the burial ser- vice was read. The hymns "Rock of Ages" and "0 Fryniau Caersalem" were sung, and as the remains were carried from the chan- cel, the Dead March in Saul was rendered by Mr. Pryce Jones (organist of St. Cath- arine's Church). The final prayers at the graveside were read by the Rev. Humphrey

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SHOTTON. (Other Shotton News .on page 7.) DOCTORS BANKRUPTCY. "In days gone by I had control of a fair amount of money, and 1 have seen better days," said Dr. Sydney Frenie Clement, formerly in practice at Shotton, who ap- peared at the Chester Bankruptcy Court for his public examination on Tuesday.—Deb- tor's statement of affairs showed gross lia- bilities amounting to Y-497 lis. 8d., of which £ 392 lis. 8d. is expected to rank for dividend, assets £ 113, and a deficiency of £ 279 lis. 8d.—Debtor started practice at Shotton in 1910. On his mother's death in 1886 he became entitled to £ 130 a year under a trust, and also money under his father's will. During the time he had seve- ral severe illnesses, including two attacks of pneumonia and diphtheria which lie con- tracted from a patient. For a. month in 1911 he was in the Chester Infirmary suf- fering from pneumonia. His domestic life he said had not been happy, am" his prac- tice had been injured by the inebriety of his wife, who had to be sent to a home. The removal of his wife to an inebriates' home in 1911 so disgusted and upset him that he did not afterwards take the interest in his practice that he might otherwise have done.—The Official Receiver remarked that debtor had been quite candid and had given every information, and the doctor replied: "I am afraid I must admit I was brought up in a very extravagant way, and I have always been a very free giver."—The ex- amination was closed.

NORTHOP. STORY OF A BLACK-EYE. Richard Bradshaw, of Rose Cottage, Northop, who was fined 10s. and costs at Chester, on Monday, for assaulting Lionel Carroll, Clayton Villa, Rhoeddu, Wrexham, admitted striking a blow, but said it was only after the other man had assumed a fighting attitude, and "snarled" at him. It was stated that the defendant had just re- covered from pneumonia, and the solicitor whom he had instructed died last week from the same disease. Prosecuting coun- sel said Carroll is the driver of the Wrex ham motor-bus, and the defendant was in a trap, with his wife. The trap collided with the bus near Mold Junction. The defen- dant followed the bus in his trap, and when he had stopped it near the Saddle Inn, Grosvenor-road, Chester, struck complain- ant, blackening his eye. Defendant, who pleaded guilty, alleged that the bus collided with him, threw his mare into the ditch, broke a shaft and lamp, and he was annoy- ed with complainant for driving off without asking what damage he had done.

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Births, Marriages and Deaths. BIRTHS. PHILLIPS.—On the 24th inst., at the School House, Telford, Surrey, to Sir. and Mrs. Elwyn Phillips, a son. PRITCHARD.-On the 27th inst., at 16, Neston View, Bagillt, the wife of Mr. J. T. Pritchard, of a son. FOULKES.—On the 25th inst., at" Green Park, Bagillt, the wife of Mr. Llew. Foulkes, of a son. MARRIAGES. McLEISH—McKNIGHT.—On April 22n3, at St. Pauls Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Canada, by the Rev. Mr. Tasken, minister, Andrew, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLeish, formerly of Holywell, and now of Sale, Cheshire, to Bessie, youngest daughter C, c of Mr. and Mrs. Mathew McKnight, of 5, Olive Avenue, Toronto, Canada. GRIFFITHS—PRICE.—On the 29th inst., at St. Mary's Parish Church, Flint, by the Rev. John Williams (senior cur- ate), assisted by the Rev. Humphrey Lloyd, Mr. Ellis Griffiths, Marine En- gineer, of Queensferry and Forados, W. Africa, to Miss Lilian Price, young- est daughter of Mrs. Frances Price, Ship and Ancliftr Hotel, Flint. DEATHS. BELLIS.—On the 22nd inst., at Pentre, Gwysaney, Mold, Amy Eleanor Bellis, aged 34 years. C, EVANS.—On the 25th inst., at Mostyn House, Bagillt, Capt. Stephen Evans, aged 76 years. HUGHES.—On the 29th inst., at Mwyn- bwll, Cilcen, Priscilla Hughes, aged 53 years. HUGHES.—On the 23rd inst., at 38, New- street, Mold, Owen Hughes, aged 74 years. JONES.—On the 22nd inst., at Dee Inn, Station-road. Bagillt, Mr. Richard Jones, aged 69 years. PARRY.—On the 25th inst., at Tabernacle Place, Bagillt, Emma, widow of Capt. Wm. Parry, and mother of Miss E. E. Parry, headmistress, Church of Eng- land Infants School, Bagillt, in her 80th year. IN MEMORIAM. MORRIS.—In ever loving memory of our dear Grandfather, John Morris, Gor- secld, who departed this life May 1st, 1913. "One year has gone, our hearts still sore, As time goes on we miss him more; His loving smile, his gentle face, There's none can fill the vacant place." —Fondly remembered by his Grand Children, Gorsedd. JONES.—In loving memory of Elizabeth, beloved wife of Thomas Jones, head master of the Council Schools, Ffvn- nongroew, who died May 1st, 1913. —Husband and Children, Gwendraeth. Ffynnongroew.

MOSTYN. (Other Mostyn News on page 7.) GIFT OF LAND. Lord Mostyn has given the Prestatyn Constitutional Club a piece of land in Pres- tatyn, which they are at liberty either to sell or to erect new club premises there- on.

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gretted there was no carnival last year to IlelP the funds, and he hoped that a carni- val or something else would take place this year to raise funds for such a noble cause. He hoped that the good work which had now been carried OIl for 13 years would long continue.—Mr. T. J. Reney seconded, re- marking that he thought the report and the financial statement were very satisfactory. Mr. T. J. Reney proposed the re-election of Mr. J. T. Humphreys as president of the Association. He had always taken a keen interest in the work. Mr. \Y. H. Lloyd se- conded. and Mr. Humphreys was unani- mously re-elected "president for the ensu- ing year. Mr. James Prince proposed, and Mr*?. Marriott seconded, that Mr. E. Blane be re-elected trea- surer of the Association for the ensuing year. This was unanimously carried. Mr. E. Blane proposed, and Mr. E. Ll. Marriott seconded the appointment of Mr. T. W. Hughes, who has been the secretary of the Association from its inception, as secretary for the ensuing year. This appointment was also unanimously made. The retiring committee were re-elected en bloc, with the addition of Mr. Mark Evans as represent- ing the firm of Messrs. Summers and Sons, and Miss Florrie Reney. Messrs. Joseph Forber and J. W. Conuell were appointed hon. auditors

Lloyd. The chief mourners were:— Mr. John Owen (brother-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davies (Quarry Farm), Mr. and Mrs. Hughes (Maes-y-dre), Messrs. J. D. Davies, R. D. Davies, and Ed. F. Davies (Quarry Farm). Among the general public were:—Messrs. Thomas Lloyd (Pentre Farm), R. H. Evans (Pentre Farm), J. Littler, T. Forrester, Ed. Hughes, J. C. Hughes, Dan Bellis, T. M. Wass, W. Wil- liams, T. Smith, etc. The undertakers were Messrs. Edward Hughes and Son, Oakenholt. SOCIAL AND DANCE. A successful social and dance were held in the Church of England Schools on Fri- day night, in aid of the funds of the St. Mary's Church Lads' Brigade. There were over 100 present, -and a highly enjoyable evening was spent. The duties of accom- panists for the dancing were carried out by Miss Libby.Owen, Miss Leighton, and Miss Ashcroft, while Mr. Lloyd superintended the arrangements for the whist drive. The catering was well carried out by Mrs. T. B. Bellis, assisted by Mrs. Bentham and Mrs. R. Parry, while general assistance was reifrlerefi by Mr. T. B. Bellis and Miss Mary Jones. The Rev. Wilfred Griffith presented the prizes to the winners of tlie whist drive Miss Kate Edwards, Mr. Ed- ward Davies, Miss Hilda Lloyd, and Mr. Harold Haslam. The following kindly con- tributed towards the refreshment depart- ment :—Mesdames Bibby, Denny, E. J. H. Williams, Ardern, Howe, Newton Hughes, J. W. M. Evans, T. U. Bellis, M. Davies, and the Misses K. Edwards and Libby; Owen. The National Anthem concluded a successful evening. MUSICAL PLAY. A crowded house assembled at the Town Hall on Tuesday last, when a highly sue- cessful musical play entitled "Rumpelstilt- skin," by Alfred Scott Gatty, was perform- ed by the scholars of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Schools. The play throughout was performed without a hitch. The chil- dren were perfectly trained, and in several cases displayed excellent talent. The hall had been charmingly decorated for the oc- casion, and the scenery was appropriate and well executed by Mr. John Gibb, R.C. Schools. An introductory action song "To SlumbeTland" was well performed by the infants of the school. The play consisted of two acts. In Act I. there were two scenes in "a room of the Palace of King Cole." The scenic effects were excellent, and much care and forethought must have been spent to attain such good effects. Runipelstiltskin proved to be a popular character, and was excellently impersona- ted by Miss Mollie Burke, who delighted the audience with her dancing. Master Robert Williams as Old King Cole, quite distinguished himself with his clear enun- ciation and sweet singing. Master Martin Stephenson as "Jan," the ambitious Miller, and Janette (Miss Kate McCormick) were an ideal pair, and sang several pretty duets, particularly in Scene 1, Act II. Miss Mag- gie Burke as Sophia, wife of King Cole, performed her part capitally, as also did Master John McCormick as a court official. Particular mention must be made of the several pretty dances which were executed by the several groups of children. There were altogether about sixty children in the play, and their different costumes as cour- tiers, fairies, elves, etc., were very effective. Th finale consisted of a tableau of all the performers, who, as they sang the National Anthem, presented a charming appearance. Mr. T. W. Hughes, C.C., chairman of the Flintshire Education Committee, presided, and in a brief speech congratulated Miss Lombard, headmistress of the R.C. Schools, upon the excellent performance, the perfect singing, and the high talent which had been displayed by the children under her care. Whatever Miss Lombard undertook she always did thoroughly, and all present must have fully appreciated the splendid results. Miss Libbfe Owen, as accompan- ist. had also been of great assistance. No musical programme in the borough seemed complete unless she assisted at the piano, and she was always ready to assist in any good cause. The Rev. Canon Jennings pro- posed a vote of thanks to Mr. Hughes for presiding, and remarked that it was highly appropriate that at the first of the three performances he, as chairman of the Edu- cation Authority, should preside. Mr. Hig- gins, Holywc-ll, seconded, and the motion was heartily carried. Mr. Hughes re- sponded. The highest praise must be given to Miss Lombard for the excellent re- sults of careful tuition. The dresses were almost entirely made by Miss Lombard and Miss M. K. Daly, while the scenery and stage management were controlled by Mr. Gibb and Mr. Patrick McCormick. The performance was repeated last evening (Wednesday), when Mr. T. H. Parry, M.P, was announced to preside. All the fore- mentioned performers again took part, with the exception of the Queen's character. Miss Ettie Bennett, daughter of Captain and Mrs. Bennett, Church-street, perform- ed the character of Sophia, wife of King Cole, in a very charming manner. Her acting and singing were excellent, and were well received by the audience. WEDDING. A pretty wedding took place at the Par- ish Church yesterday (Wednesday). The parties were Mr. Ellis Griffiths, of Queens- ferry, and Focados, West Africa, and Miss Lilian Price, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Robert Price, and Mrs. Price, Ship and Anchor Hotel. The bridegroom mot- ored from his residence at Queensferry to the church, accompanied by his brother, Mr. Charles Griffiths, who acted as best man. The bride, who was charmingly at- tired, and carried a beautiful shower bou- quet, was accompanfecl by Miss Polly Grif- fiths (sister of the bridegroom), and was given away by her eldest brother, Mr. A. R. Price, Manchester. The Rev. John Williams (senior curate), assisted by the Rev. Humphrey Lloyd, officiated at the ceremony, after which the bridal party motored to the bride's home, whera they were the recipients of many congratula- tions. Later in the day. the fiappy pair motored to Chester, proceeding from thence to Harrogate, where the honeymoon will be spent. We understand that Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths will take up their residence at Hawarden. Mr. Griffiths wiU in a few months resume duties as marine engineer on the West Coast of Africa. The happy pair were the recipients of numerous valu- able presents.