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

LLANASA. THE GWESPYR MISSION CHURCH. On Monday evening, at the Vicarage, a meeting of Churchpeople was held at the invitation of the Rev. W. Loyd Protheroe, vicar, to consider how best to aid the Gwespyr Mission Church. The Vicar pre- sided over a numerous attendance, and it was decided to organise a sale of work to be held during the coming summer. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Batters kindly offered the use of their grounds at Tanlan for the pur- pose, and the offer was readily accepted. Mr. W. Mortimer agreed to act as trea- surer, and Mr. P. D. Vickers consented to fulfil the duties of hon. secretary. It was decided that the stalls include plain work, fancy work, china, produce, bran-pit and other novelties. The ladies arranged to meet at the Vicarage weekly to prepare for the sale of work.

MOSTYN. TERRITORIAL ORDERS. Orders for the week ending 16th May: — Orderly Sergt., Lce.-Cpl. A. L. Carter. Parades.—Tuesday and TlTUrsday 6 p.m. Musketry on Mostyn 30 yards Range. N.C.O.'s and men will be warned by post- card. Dress, khnki. H. M. DAVIES, 2nd Lieut. Comdg. Det. D Coy. 5th R.W.F

RHYL'S DISTRICJ r RATE. The Rhyl Urban Council on Tuesday, fixed the yearly district rate at 5s,, the same as last year. The Council decided also to make reductions in the price of gas. The Town Clerk explained that there was an increase in the ratable value of over £ 300 on the twelve months, and that last year considerably more than the amount es- timated for had been collected.

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FLINT. A report of the adjourned vestry meeting appears in page 7. 0 MAY DAY REVELLERS. On Saturday last an old-time custom was revived in the borough by the visit of a party of May Day revellers from Bagillt. They performed some May Day dances in the principal streets of the borough. PIGEON RACE. An open pigeon race from Leominster was held on Saturday last in connection with the Hawarden Castle Homing Society (sec- retary, Mr. Fred Edwards). The first in Wa", a bird owned by Messrs. Ben Bellis and Jones (72 miles in 76 minutes 12 sees.); 2nd Mr. Edward Beck; 3rd. Mr. James Ellis; 4th, Mr. W. Hyde. BOWLS. The Fliut Conservative Bowling Club are to be congratulated upen the successes they are obtaining in this, their first season, as members of the League. They have been successful in three matches out of four, and last Saturday defeated Connali's Quay Conservatives by 86 points. Mr. T. B. Bellis is captain, and Mr. A. A. Coppack secretary of the club. SALE. A successful two-days' sale was conduc- ted by Mr. T. H. Adams, of Mold, at Bryn Edwyn Hall on. Monday and Tuesday, by order of Cape. Fitzpatrick, acting on be- half of Lady Olivia Fitzpatrick, who is leaving the district. Some good prices were realised, including the following:—A Painting by a famous master £ 150, engrav- ings P-51 old tables £ 41, carpet C20, side- board £ 11, bookcase IC5, suite C6, and rubber tyred Victoria P-6. THE FREE LIBRARY. A meeting of the Library Committee was held on Monday, and was presided over by C(->uncill0r Henry Powell, J.P., 457 books were loaned during the month of April, and 42 from the Reference Library. Councillor Powell and Mr. D. Morris, J.P., were ap- pointed visitors for the month of May. A uSdul addition to the Library has been made by the selection of €6 books published by Messrs. Jack's. They are all up-to-date hooks by the best writers on various sub- jects. BAND PERFORMANCE. The Town Band commenced what it is hoped will be a series of performances in Trelawney Square on Saturday evening. Collections were made in support of the hand, which is now a voluntary organisa- tion. They played some very pleasing sel- ections, which delighted large crowds. The hand is worthy of hearty support. The pro- grecci it ha5 made reflects great credit upon nieir)her3 themselves, the bandmaster (iIr- Hasiam), and the chairman and com- mittee. s TEACHERS' MEETING. meeting 0{ the local association of tli6 'it 'ItiDI""l Federation of Class Teachers was Mte U1 lhfe Council Schools on Saturday at g ^01i" co*nmittee meeting was held Iva6i P-m., after which an excellent tea 1>1"OV.1 d for those present, and was and Ed lcled t'ie Ellis, Watkin, wards h nds" A P'-lhIie n,eetl"g was after" i J- H \r '••and Presided over by Mr6" tendered St. Mary's Mount, who «euee n*" ap°l°g.v for her busband's ab" unable *° pressure of work he was t0 take the chair as announced. Mrs. &jr briefly introduced the lecturer, illter ^>rjCe> Ruabon, who delivered an «»bjeeV*8leCtUre ^'Geography as a school restr (y f.lub' nc lecture on 'Geography as a school ted b ^ecture, which was illustra- ly f ,y 60Tne well-drawn diagrams, was close- hertg °^°d by these present. Mr. T. Ro- pr0p' °"airnian of the local Association, OS'84 a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Williams for presiding, and to Mr. Price 0 for his excellent lecture. Mr. W. J. Davies, B.A., seconded, after which both Mrs. Wil- liams and Mr. Price responded. TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The final matches in the tennis tourna- ment held in connection with the Flint Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club were played on Saturday afternoon. In the ladies' semi- finals, Miss Violet Watkin was defeated by Miss Bessie Kidd. Exciting play was wit- nessed in the final match, when Miss Bessie Kidd defeated Mrs. David Morris. In the gentlemen's semi-finals, Mr. A. E. Wareing beat Mr. R. P. Bellis, and Mr. J. M. Kemp beat Mr. A. E. Wareing. Miss Kidd and Mr. J. M. Kemp are, therefore, the win- ners of the handsome prizes presented by the president (Mr. J. R. Alexander, J.P.) and vice-president (Mr. R. P. Bellis). "RUMPELSTILTSKIN." The musical play, "Rumpelstiltskin," was successful performed by the children of the R.C. Schools, under Miss Lombard, head. mistress, before a crowded "house" on Wednesday evening week. Miss Parry, Mold, presided in the unavoidable absence of her brother, Mr. T. H. Parry, M.P. On Thursday a children's performance was held, when Canon Jennings presided. In a brief speech, the chairman thanked all those who had so well supported the efforts of the organisers of the play. We under- stand that a sum amounting to nearly Z15, the nett proceeds of the concert, will be de- voted towards the R.C. Day Schools and Church Fund. DEATH OF MRS. JANE LLOYD. We regret to record the death of Mrs. Jane Lloyd, which took place at the resi- dence of her daughter, Mrs. Bibby Denny, on Tuesday morning. The deceased lady was in her 79th year, and had been in failing health for some time. She was pre- deceased by her husband, Mr. John Lloyd, builder and contractor, in 1908, and her only son, Mr. Thomas Bibby Lloyd, died a short time ago. Mrs. Lloyd was a faithful member of the Parish Church. Her only brother was the late Mr. Peter Bibby, architect, Canada House. The funeral will take place at Flint Cemetery on Friday next, leaving Eldon Villa at 3 p.m. DEATH OF MR. CHARLES JONES. We regret to record the death of Mr. Charles Jones, of 14, Salisbury-street. De- ceased, who had lived in the borough for many years, originally came from Scotland. He was in the employ of Mr. Kendrick, Coleshill, for many years, and was a faith- ful member of Sion Congregational Chapel. He was in his 72nd year. The funeral took place at Flint Cemetery on Tuesday. The Revs. J. D. Williams and D. Edwards offi- ciated at the house and at the graveside. The mourners included :—Messrs. Robert, Alexander, James, and Willie Jones (sons), Misses Maggie and Chriesie Jones, Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Roberts (Bagillt) (daugh- ters); Mr. Charles Jones (brother). The undertakers were Messrs. M. S. Rogers and Sons. CINDERELLA FUND. A meeting in connection with the Flint Cinderella Fund was held in the Cross Foxes Hotel on Tuesday, and was presided over by Councillor J. H. Nuttall (in the ab- sence of Mr. J. E. Shone). It was decided to issue collection boxes to 12 children on Whit-Tuesday next, in aid of the fund, and an anonymous donor has promised to pre- sent a wristlet watch to the highest girl collector, while Councillor Nuttall has pro- mised a watch for the boy who collects the highest amount. Members of the committee have collected the moneys contained in the boxes at the Conservative Club, Hawarden Castle, Swan Hotel, Ship Hotel (Mrs. Da. vies), Cross Foxe6 Hotel, and the Crown Inn, and Y.2 19s. 31d. was the total amount received. COMPETITIVE MEETING. A successful competitive meeting was held at Caersalem C.M. Chapel on Wednes- day week, under the auspices of the Liter- ary and Debating Society, in order to raise funds for the extinction of the debt on the Reparation Fund. There was a crowded attendance, which was presided over by Mr. E. J. Thomas, B.Sc., Labour Exchange, who referred to the total absence of compe- titions in instrumental music. The follow- ing is a list of the successful competitors:- Pianoforte solo (children under 12), Miss Adelaide Parry, Flint; recitation (children under 12): 1, Miss Elsie Thomas, Rhos, Miss Dilys Rich, Mold; 2, Master Idris Jones, Bagillt. Solo (children under 12): 1, Miss Emily Roberts, Flint; 2, Miss 01- wen Parry, Flint; 3, Miss Alice Jones, Flint, and Miss Ada Hewitt, Flint (equal). Recitation (children under 18): Master Her- bert Thomas, Rhos Miss Dilys Rich, Mold Miss Lily Jones, Shotton. Solo (boys un- der 16): Master R. T. Jones, Rhos; Master D. G. Roberts, Flint. Ode on "Englyn": Mr. W. E. Williams (Gwilym Rhug). Chil- dren's choir competition: Bryn C.M. Cha- pel, 59 points; Flint C.M. Chapel, 56 points. Dialogue: Miss Bessie Jones and party (Bagillt). Scripture examination (children under 18): Miss Rhoda Powell. Children under 14: Miss Marion Williams; Master Herbert Williams. Essay, "Char- acter of Joshua": Miss Rhoda Powell, Flint. Solo (girls under 16): Miss Elsie Jones, Flint, and Miss May Owen, Halkyn (equal). Singing (party of 12), 4 competi- tors Connah's Quay Party, 68 points out of 80. Recitation (open): Mr. T. Allen Jones, Rhos. Challenge solo, 14 competitors: Mr. Daniel Jones, Shotton. The conductor was Mr. W. J. Davies, B.A., Council School, Flint. The adjudicators were: Literary, Revs. J. D. Williams and D. R. Thomas; recitation, Rev. D. Ro- berts, Connah's Quay; Scripture, Rev. D. Edwards, Flint; music, Mr. H. G. Morris, 17 It dS Bagillt Council School. The accompanists were Mr. Herbert Gunning, Mr. H. R. Tho- mas, Mrs. Furgusson, and Miss Catherine Rogers. Mr. J. O. Jones, 52, Church- street, Flint, performed the secretarial duties.

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CONNAH'S QUAY. ILLNESS OF MRS. MEALOR. We regret to hear of the serious illness of Mrs. Mealor, the wife of Mr. J. Mealor, High-street, Connah's Quay. WEPRE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The Sunday School anniversary services were held at this church on Sunday, the services being conducted by the Rev. D. W. Morgan, B.A., Everton Brow, Liverpool. Special music was given by the children and the choir, the soloists being Miss Katie Pierce, Buckley, and Mr. Coppack, Sandy- croft. The collections were in aid of the Sunday School. SCOUT CHARITY MOVEMENT. By the instrumentality of Lieut. E. Ll. Marriott, Parkhill, a number of boy scouts on Saturday raised money, by performing various tasks, to purchase Braille Books for the National Institute for the Blind. One of the scouts was busy at the residence of Mr. T. W. Hughes, Coleshill, Flint; two others assisted at the bowling match be- tween Connah's Quay Conservative Club and the Flint Conservative Club; whilst two were similarly employed at the bowling match between Shotton Club and Hawar- den. The boys entered into the work as- signed to them with much earnestness, and quite a useful sum was handed over to Lieut. Marriott to be forwarded to the National Institute.

LEESWOOD. CRICKET CLUB. The local cricket club opened their sea- son on Saturday, both first and second teams taking the field. The senior tea.m met Northop at home and had their colours lowered, whilst the junior team journeyed to Buckley and achieved an easy victory over their opponents, the Buckley W.S.S. WELSH WESLEYAN CHAPEL. The annual preaching meetings were held on Saturday evening and Sunday. The at- tendances were far superior to previous years. The special preachers were the Rev. D. Tecwyn Evans, B.A., Llangefni, and the Rev. D. R. Thomas, Flint, who preached able and impressive sermons. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY. The quarterly meeting of members of this Society was held on Monday in the Co- operative Hall. Mr. Thomas Jones (vice- president) presided in the unavoidable ab- sence of Mr. Hugh Hughes (president). The secretary (Mr. W. T. Phillips) submitted the committee's and stock-takers' reports, after which the balance sheet and state- ment of accounts were submitted. These showed a disposable profit of upwards of £127. A dividend of Is. 9d. in the £ was ) declared. Messrs. Thomas Langley, Tho- mas Jones, J.P., and Samuel Kettle were elected to vacancies on the committee.

BAGILLT." OBITUARY. Of late there have been quite a large number of the aged inhabitants of Bagillt called to their rest. It is with regret that one sees the old faces pass away. On Friday last at the advanced age of 85, Mrs. Ann Thomas, widow, of 3, Hanmer-terrace, died, and was buried on Sunday afternoon in St. Mary's Churchyard. On Saturday, Mrs. Hannah Wynn, wife of Mr. Charles Wynne, of The Talbot Inn, Pentre, died after a protracted illness at the age of 74 years. The deceased, who was a zealous Church worked and attendant at St. Mary's, will be much missed. She leaves two sons and a daughter. The funeral took place at St. Mary's Churchyard on Wednesday after- noon. A GALLANT CAPTAIN'S LAST VOYAGE. The funeral of Captain. Stephen Evans took place on Wednesday afternoon, when a large circle of friends and members of var- ious denominations assembled to offer their final tribute of respect. The opening lines having been rea-d by the ev. J. D. Wil- liams, Flint, and prayer offered by the Rev. D. Oliver, D.D., the cortege proceeded to the Bagillt New Cemetery, where the Revs. J. D. Williams and R. R. Owen, Connah's Quay, rendered the committal service. The sad obsequies were concluded with the sing- ing of "Bydd myrdd of ryfeddodau." De- ceased leaves a widow and two daughters— Mrs. Roberts, Dee Bank Leadworks, and Mrs. W. Rees Jones, Holywell, to mourn his loss. The chief mourners were:—Mr. and Mrs. E. Roberts, Bagillt; Mr. and Mrs W. Rees Jones, Holywell; Stephen, Edwin, Gwilym, Deborah, Alice and Glyn Roberts, and Stephen Rees Jones (grand-children); Mrs. J. Williams, Mrs. M. Williams, Bag- illt; Misses Evans, Mrs. Humphreys, Mr. W. T. Humphreys (Flint); Mrs. Spence (Mold); Mrs. Pierce, (Holywell); Mr. W. Griffiths (Manchester); Messrs. Samuel and John Hughes, Nurse Matthews, Mrs. Whal- ley (Conway) Mrs. T. W. Hughes (Presta- tyn); Mr. W. Whalley (Conway); MA Thos. Parry (Prescot) Mrs. Rawlinson (Manches- ter) Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jones, Mr. Geo. Pierce, Mr. Richard Williams (nieces and nephews). The Right Hon. J. Herbert Lewis, M.P., was represented by Mrs. Her- bert Lewis. Amongst the general public were Captain Davies (Chester), Messrs. Lloyd (Connah's Quay), Mr. Edward Hughes (Chester), Mr. Connell (Connah's Quay), Mr. and Mrs. W. M. James, Shotton Coun- cil Schools; Mr. Joseph Edwards, J.P., Holywell; Miss K. Williams, Mr. Edward Jones, Mr. George Wynne, Revs. Lloyd Da- vies, W. Morris Jones, E. Lloyd, Ed. Jones, Penybryn Dr. Oliver, R. R. Owen, and J. D. Williams. Born at Caerwys in the year of Queen Victoria's accession, deceased was 77 years of age. A few years later the family removed to Bagillt. At an early age he manifested a keen desire for a seafaring life. He subsequently spent some fifty- three years at sea, during which time he captained among others the Caboccer, Catherine and Mostyn. Of the last-named he personally superintended the building at Lancaster. He was also for years in the service of the Right Hon. Lord Mostyn and Mr. W. J. P. Storey as master of their yachts. Few sea-faring lives have been characterised by greater immunity from vicissitudes which are so often the lot of master mariners. In 1892 Captain Evans received valuable presents in recognition of his gallant conduct in saving the crew of the French steamer "Frignac" of La Roch- elle, wrecked off the Seilly Isle6. At great danger to himself Captain Evans rescued the men, 17 in number, and put back into Falmouth to land them. Previous to this Captain Evans had rescued five men on other occasions, making in all 22 lives which he had saved. From the owners of the "Frignac," Messrs. D'Aubigny et Faustin Fils, La Rochelle, France, he received a large bronze figure inscribed "Vainqueur," and from the Minister of Marine of the French Government, Capt. Evans received a pair of silver binocular glasses. At a public gathering of the captains of the port of Connah's Quay, he was presented with an anenoid barometer, the gift of the Ship- wrecked Mariners' Society, as a token of their appreciation of his gallantry. De- ceased was one of the most highly-respected residents on the Flintshire side of the Dee, where his kindheartedness and genial dis- position had made him very popular. De- ceased was a member of the Salem Welsh Congregational Chapel, where, greatly de- voted to the cause, he had been offered the office of deacon. In the cause of temper- ance he was a stalwart. The funeral ar- rangements were carried out by Mr. John Powell Jones.

—♦> Two Harrogate platelayers—William Whincup, fifty-seven, and Fred Hood, sixty -were killed by a train on the main line at Bilton Junction, Harrogate, yesterday.

Recent Additions to Flint Free Library. JjJXCELLENT additions of books have just been made to the Flint .ci Free Libravy. A JI0NG the additions are books relating to Religion (including Hast- ings' Dictionaries of the Bible, and Christ and the Gospels) t, ZD Science (engineering, building construction, hydraulics); and Commerce. Ninety-six books published by Messrs. Jacks-on various subjects and by the best writers-have also been obtained. WBLSH- books, and books relating to Wales, are also included in the additions. 7 fy- gp uuu.i. 1^1 spe^L:■ tam t .{' M M M ..< u! EVERY Lady who loves stylos that are exquisite designs that are refined and colours that are beautiful, will appreciate the showing that is here. IH Our Costumes, Dresses, Coats and Blouses, are the III acme of "perfection in every particular, combining as they do to a superb degree- high quality, handsome n appearance, accurate cut and latest style. I'M We have made a comprehensive and careful study of prevailing fashions and have gathered round us a vast I 111 collection of goods and garments possessing all the 111 novel styles, notions and ideas which will be di-rigueur V\ this season. ll t We request the favour of your Visit of /Hi j ) Inspection NOW while the Goods \l\ I are new and fresh. v. J May we send you a copy of our New Illustrated Catalogus- W'j Posfc Free to any address. DENSONS, Drapers, etc., f/f_ 9, II, 13, Northgate Row, CHESTER. Telephone 660 (9 lines.) 11

BUCKLEY. FORMER BUCKLEYITE HONOURED. Mr. George A. Griffiths, Royston, Yorks, who is the third son of Mr. W. Griffiths, Lloyd's Hill, Buckley, has been elected chairman of the Royston Urban Council. He has also had the honour of J.P. con- ferred upon him for the town of Barnsley. WEDDING. A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Matthew's Parish Church on Wednesday afternoon week, the partes being Mr. Geo. Lewis, Mynydd Isa, and Miss Agnes Ellis, daughter of Mrs. Ellis, The Fields Farm, Buckley. The service was conducted by the vicar, Rev. G. Heaton, and the choir at- tended. The wedding party was conveyed to and from church in taxis. A large party were entertained at the bride's home. The reception was held in a marquee on the lawn at Fields Farm. The presents were numerous and valuable.

CAERWYS. PRESENTATION TO THE LATE RECTOR. On Tuesday evening, at the Church Schools a social meeting was held, under the presidency of Mr. W. H. Davey, J.P., Maesmynan Hall, when the presentation was made to the late rector, the Rev. A. E. H. Hyslop, Llanfechan, Mont., of a gold watch in appreciation of his services during the six years he held the living also to Mrs Hyslop was presented a pair of candlesticks on behalf of the congregation and a pair of flower vases on behalf of the Girls' Friend- ly Society. The presentations were made by Mr. Win. Matthews, West View (church- warden), Mr. J. Williams (churchwarden), and Miss Heel, respectively. Owing to pressure on our space this week we are re- luctantly obliged to defer a full report of the proceedings until our next issue.

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PLYMOUTH ENLARGED. The Local Government Board have issued the draft of a provisional order for the amalgamation of the three towns of Ply- mouth, Devonport, and Stonehouee. The borough, which is to retain the name of Plymouth, will have a population of more than 200,000. Skidding through the bursting of a tyre a motor-car killed a tramp at Wisley, Sur- rey, yesterday. A train of coal trucks ran into a gang of men working on the Great Western Rail- way at Risca (Monmouthshire) yesterday. One man named William Johnson was killed.