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Men & Matters. NORTH Wales was the Mecca of many thousands of holiday-makers at Whitsun- tide, and the numerous excursion trains were crowded. But the visitors came not only by road but by rail, and the amount of motor traffic which passed through Mold and Flint en route for the coast was simply astounding. — :0 :— OF course, the bulk of holiday-makers visit the coast resorts, but the inland re- sotrs are also very popular. Flintshire can boast several beauty-spots, and these, with their wonderful natural attractions, are being increasingly patronised. To the tired city worker the restfulness of the country has an especial charm, and even a short holiday in these quiet and beautiful sur- roundings acts like a tonic, and he returns to his daily round with a feeling of re- invigoration. -:0:- IF the charms of the inland towns and villages of Flintshire were more widely known, the number of visitors would be much greater than at present. The only way in which this can be accomplished is by advertising and thus emulating the example of Rhyl, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, and other North Wales resorts, which have made great strides in popular favour as the result of a judicious use of publicity. -:0:- In the case of our inland beauty spots, a modest annual expenditure would achieve the desired result, and perhaps the best plan would be to have a combined advertis- ing scheme. Local jealousies should not stand in the way. I hope one day to see a federation of enterprising Flintshire trades- men and others interested embarking upon such a scheme. Surely that is not a vain dream? -:0:- FIGURES which I have obtained show that the 5th Battalion Royal Welch Fusi- liers has made splendid progress during the past twelve months. Last year the strength was 18 officers and 813 other ranks; now the figures are 27 and 911 respectively. The es- tablishment is 28 officers, 974 other ranks. O.PENI.

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HOLYWELL. ODDFELLOWS' DELEGATES. The A.M.C. of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows is being held this week at Aberystwyth, and the Holywell district is represented by P.P.G.M. E. J. Nelson, Rhyl, and by Corresponding Secretary Ben Hughes, Saltney. PREACHING AT BETHEL. The annual Whitsuntide preaching meet- ings were held at Bethel Baptist Chapel, on Sunday and Monday, when the Revs. D. C. Jones, Penygraig, and D. Wyre Lewis, of Rhos, were the preachers. The services throughout were well attended, and the evening meetings were crowded. TERRITORIALS ON THE MARCH. On Saturday afternoon a strong company of the 4th Cheshire Regiment passed through Holywell on the march to their camp at Rhyl. The men proceeded as far as Wliitford when they halted for the night, a large number of them being accommodated in the schools. They resumed the march on Sunday morning. THE HOLIDAYS. There were a very large number of visitors in the town and district for the Whitsuntide holidays. On Saturday evening the streets appeared unusually crowded. Many were at the last moment tempted from home by the pleasant change in the weather. Whit- Sunday, however, was variable; the early morning opening sunny, but towards noon rain fell and continued in drizzling showers for several hours, clearing up as evening drew on. WHITSUNTIDE AT CHURCH. The services at the Parish Church were well attended on Whit-Sunday. At the 7 and 8 o'clock celebrations of Holy Commun- ion there were a good number of communi- cants, also after matins. The Vicar and the Rev. D. Rees officiated at morning service, and the latter preached. In the evening the Rev. J. W. Thomas preached. The evening congregation was very large, a good number of visitors being present. The choir, under the direction of Mr. Gwilym Morris, organ- ist, sang an anthem at the evening service. BREAKDOWN ON THE RAILWAY. The engine drawing the cars on the new railway from the Junction to the town broke down on Friday afternoon. About 4 o'clock it was engaged at the Junction moving some tranship waggons, when something went zn cl wrong with the mechanism and it refused to budge. The usual service was as a conse- quence suspended for some hours, and the horse buses between the station and the town were again on the road, this service continu- ing until 7 o'clock, by which time a relief engine was obtained and the ordinary service was resumed. ST. WINEFRIDE'S CHURCH. Whitsuntide at St. Winefridc's Catholic Church was celebrated with the customary ceremonial, Solemn High Mass in the morn- ing with sermon by the llev. Fr. Jaggar, St. Beuno's College, Vespers, in the eve- ning and Benediction, when Fr. Jaggar delivered an eloquent sermon on the claims of the Church to continuity. After the service there was a procession and service at St. Winef ride's Well. The congregation were very large on Sunday and also at the services at the Well oil Whit-Monday. VOLUNTARY AID DETACHMENT. Last week the inspection of the members of the Holywell Voluntary Aid Detachment took place at the Council Schools by Col. Johnston, the inspecting officer. The Col- onel appeared highly pleased with the num- ber and appearance of the members, who include many medallists. Miss Pierce, Whitford, is the commandant, and Miss L. Pugh adjutant and quartermaster, and Dr. H. W. S. Williams, the surgeon. On Wed- nesday morning Miss Pugh received a com- munication intimating that the Holywell Detachment had been recognised by the War Office. VISIT OF THE PRINCE OF UGANDA. There was a party of distinguished visi- tors in the town on Tuesday and Wednes- day. They included Prince Jose. li, Prince of Uganda, British East Africa; Prince Stanislaus Mirgwana, Regent, ..ititer-iii- law of Prince Joseph; Chief Ale:, ij Pokino, and Bishop Hanlon. The party have lately been touring England, and being in Liver- pool, Mr. Wm. Rankin, formerly of Celyn House, was instrumental in arranging a visit to Holywell. They made their stay at Lambert's Hotel, High-street, and arrived by motor from Liverpool on Tuesday after- noon having first called at Chester. The party was received by Fr. Ryan and went to St. Winefride's Church, afterwards to Pantasaph, visiting the Convent and Mon- astery, returning to Lambert's Hotel for dinner. On Wednesday morning Bishop Hanlon celebrated Mass at St. Winefride's Church at seven o'clock, and after break- fast a visit was paid St. Mary's College, where Prince Joseph and suite were re- ceived by the Rev. Dr. Hook. Subsequent- ly Fr. Ryan acted as guide at St. WTine- fride's Well, and the visit concluded with a visit to the Welsh Flannel Mills, who -e they were received and conducted over t. works by Mr. T. Waterhouse and Mr. j i Waterhouse. Prince Joseph evinced great interest in the works and manufacture, and was pleased to accept a memento of the visit in the form of several manufactured articles of wearing apparel. The distin- guished visitors left Holywell Junction for London by the 10.48 a.m. train. The visitors were delighted with their visit and the reception accorded them in every dir- ection.

BODFARI. The marriage arranged between Arthur Edward, youngest son of the late Admiral and Mrs. Bradshaw, of The Grange, Steeple Aston, Oxford, and Violet Agnes Evelyn, daughter of the Rev. S. F. Phillips, former- ly rector of Bodfari, Flintshire, and Mrs. Phillips, will take place quietly on the 17th June, at Eastbourne.

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LEESWCOD. DOG POISONING. An epidemic of dog-poisoning has again broke out in this district, and several high- ly-prized dogs have been lost. Last sum- mer a large number of dogs were similarly destroyed. THE FROST. On several evenings last week sharp frosts were experienced and caused considerable havoc to the young potato crops, those in the low-lying district being "singed" very badly. Dwarf and runner beans have also suffered from this last pinch of King Frost. J

How a Tariff Brings Prosperity. The ease with which Germany has raised £ 50,000,000 for the increase of her army is a striking proof of the abounding prosperity of that country under Protection. While our Chancellor of the Exchequer has to strain the existing sources of revenue almost to breaking point in order to provide an additional ten millions, Germany has raised five times that sum without the slightest difficulty. Such a fact entirely upsets the "Free Trade" theory that the tendency of a protective tariff is to handicap trade and industry and impoverish the people who live under it. It must cause thoughtful Free Traders to revise their arguments, and to consider whether the altered conditions of the present day do not demand a reform of the fiscal system initiated under very diffe- rent circumstances nearly seventy years ago. It may assist them in doing so if we recall some facts concerning the introduction of Tariff Reform into Germany in 1879. The present tariff policy in Germany may be said to date from the autumn of 1878, when a large number of members of the Reichstag presented a memorial to Prince Bismarck. On May 2, 1879, Prnce Bismarck introduced his Tariff Reform Bill into the Reichstag, in a speech in which he clearly explained the principles on which it was founded and the objects it was meant to maintain. He said: "France, America, Russia, Austria have continually imposed higher import duties instead of reducing them. It cannot, therefore, be expected that Germany should remain any longer the dupe of -Free Trade' theories. We have up to now been the damping ground for the over-production of foreign countries on ac- count of our widely opened frontier-gates. Let us close our doors, let us put up a fence a lttle higher, and let us reserve the German market for the German producer- a market in which Germany good-nature is at present being taken advantage of by foreign v countries." On May 8, 1879, Prince Bismarck made another speech in the Reichstag, in which he dealt with the proposed grain duties. He declared his intention to be to make the foreign grain-grower pay a portion of the taxes paid by the home farmer He expres- sed the opinion that the duty (2s. 2d. per quarter) would have no influence on the price of grain, "for the price of grain in our country does not depend on any duty imposed upon it, but on the harvest, chiefly of Eastern Europe and of America, partly also on the harvest in Germany." He was right, it had none. As a matter of fact, prices fell year by year under this duty, and it was not until the duty was raised to 10s. 10d. per quarter that they were slight- 2 ly raised. How then did the German agri- culturist benefit? Prince Bismarck's answer is worth quoting in these days when we are told that the British farmer would not gain from a 2s. per quarter duty on foreign grain because it would not raise the price of his produce. He said -The great advantage secured for our landowners and farmers, even when the price of grain does not rise, would be reserving the home market for their produce." In other words, the Ger- man farmer would have a preferential posi- tion in the great and growing German mar- ket. What has been the result of Bismarck's policy with regard to the great industry of agriculture? According to the officiar sta- tistics, the corn harvest of 1913 for the first time exceeded thirty million tons, and sur- passed the corn harvest of the 'eighties by twelve million tons. Twenty-four million tons more potatoes were produced in 1913 than in 1911. While the population of Ger- many has increased in the period 1890-1913 by 37 per cent., its agricultural production has increased by 50 per cent. One has only to compare the languishing condition of agriculture in our own country under "Free Trade" with its prosperity in protected Germany in order to realise the wisdom of Bismarck's policy of encouraging tlte farmer by giving him a preferential position in the home market. Until we adopt a similar policy we cannot expect to restore British agriculture to its former flourishing condi- tion. Asking for a Remedy. "During the past decade," says the "Yorkshire Factory Times," "England has been face to face with a very material rise in the price of necessaries, despite the fact that the surplus products of the world enter her ports freely. This is during a period when material advances in wages have been confined to comparatively few trades. Dur- ing the past year or two the average money wage has been 6s. per cent. higher than in 1900, whilst the price of food has been as much as Cll 12s. per cent. higher. Statis- tics are often surprising, but these statis- tics are nothing less than astounding. They point to the necessity of the workers not only urging, but insisting, upon Parliament taking steps to remedy their lot. Increased prices and practically stagnant wages are not conducive to happiness; and, unless the artisan can have a peaceful mind and a home of contentment, he cannot be expected to produce the best work. We agree with our contemporary as to the necessity of Parliament "taking steps to re- medy" the twin evils of stagnant wages and high prices, and the initial step must be the abandonment of "Free Trade" under which the evils occur.

«g» RHOSESMOR. DEATH. We regret to record the death of Mr. James Jones, of lyddyn Bach. The Jones family have lived as "Tyddyn Bach" for many generations, and are held in high re- spect by the inhabitants of the Rhosesmor district. The only surviving sister of the deceased is Mrs. M. S. Rogers, Flint. The deceased had boen in failing health for some time, and the end came on Tuesday week, in his 68th year. The funeral which was well attended, took place at Rhosesmor Churchyard on Saturday. The Rev. Davies, pastor of Caersalem, Rhosesmor, officiated at the residence of the deceased, and the funeral cortege then proceeded to the Parish Church, where it was met by the Rev. Aeron Davies, vicar. The cortege entered the church ae the lady organist played "0 rest in the Lord," and a well- known Welsh hymn was sung. The re- mains were carried from the chancel as the Dead March in Saul was played. The final committal prayers at the graveside were read by the Vicar. The mourners included Mrs Jones (widow), Mrs. M. S. Rogers (sister), Mr. Walter Jones (son), Mrs. Wal- ter Jones (daughter-in-law), Masters James and Ivor Jones (grandsons), Mr. John Thompson (servant man), Mr. Sam Manley, Sandyeroft (brother-in-law), Mr. Llewellyn Roberts, Liverpool (nephew), Messrs. Sam and James Manley, Mr. and Mrs. S. Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Hopwood, Mr. E. J. Rogers (nephew), Mr. John Hooson, Rhosesmor, Mr. Edward Hooson, Mr. Wm. Hooson (Bryn y garreg). Among the general public were :—Captain Powell (Rhosesmor MTnes), Messrs. Daniel Hughes, John Hughes, Rich- ard Wynne, Wm. Roberts, Daniel Black- well, Edward Davies, Tom Jennings, Web- ster (Gwern-y-Mal), Sam Jones, Williams (Castell), Jas. Hughes (Maes-y-Groes). The undertakers were Messrs. M. S. Rogers and Sons, Flint.

SO WE DID. One of our boys wrote the following terse narrative about Elijah There was a man named Elijah. He had some bears and lived in a cave. Some boys tormented him. He said If you keep on throwing stones at me I'll turn the bears on you and they'll eat you up.' And they did and he did and the bears did."

MOLD. LITERARY MEETING. A number of competitors from Mold and Mynydd Isa were successful in gaining prizes at Cilc-en on Monday last, viz., Misses H. Thomas, M. S. Williams, Dilys Rich, Maglona Roberts, and T. Jones. THE HOLIDAYS. There was a large influx of visitors into Mold and district during Whitsuntide, and the local beauty-spots particularly the Leete, were much admired. The motor tra- ffic was exceptionally heavy during the week end. PICTURE HOUSE. There were three performances at this place of amusement on Bank Holiday, and there were good "houses." The programme on Monday and Wednesday included a sen- sational drama entitled "The Diamonds of the Duchess," whilst on Tuesday "Thor- Lord of the Jungle,' 'a drama of animal life, was the feature. PREACHING MEETING. The annual preaching meetings in connec- tion with the Welsh Wesleyan Church, Pen- dre, were held on Saturday evening and Sunday. The officiating ministers were Dr. Hugh Jones, Bangor, and Rev. J. Pughe Jones, Cerrigydruidion. The sermons were well delivered and greatly appreciated. As usual, the Gwernyniyuydd, Pantymwyn, and Tabernacle Chapels suspended their own services, so as to enable those who desired to hear these special ministers. WHITSUN AT THE PARISH CHURCH. The Whitsun services were as usual well attended. There were celebrations of the Holy Communion at 7 and 8 o'clock in the morning and also at mid-day. The 11 o'clock service was fully choral, the anthem being Send out T'hy Spirit (Gounod)," which was well rendered. Mr. W. H. Adams was at the organ. The Vicar (the Rev. Evan Jones) officiated. The evening service was taken by the Rev. C. H. Dickens-Lewis, the senior curate. RUN OVER BY MOTOR CAR. About a quarter past three yesterday af- ternoon a serious accident happened to a little boy named John M'addocks, the son of a collier of the same name residing at 37, Long Row, Maesydre. A Manchester gentleman was driving into Mold from Den- n 0 bigh in a motor-car, and when near the Bailey Hill the boy, it is stated, ran from behind a cart right in front of the car, and was knocked down and run over. The boy received severe injuries to the head. He was taken home and attended by Dr. Ed- wards. WEEK END CAMP. The non-commissioned officers' class, the signallers' class, and Maxim gun class of the 5th Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers had a camp at Starkey Farm, Northop, from Sat- urday afternoon to Monday afternoon. The Adjutant (Capt. Wood) was in command, other officers being Major E. J. H. Wil- liams, Capt. J. Ll. Williams, Capt. W. E. Trickett, and Lieuts. II. O. Williams, E. H. Roberts, and Horner. Tactical exercises were gone through, and courses of instruc- tion given. The weather was favourable, except on Sunday afternoon, when rain fell rather heavily, and the classes had to be held in the tents. Lieutenant and Quarter- master Claridge was responsible for the camp arrangements. PREFERMENT. The living of Barry and Porthkerry, which is now becoming vacant through the resig- nation of the Rev. H. H. Stewart, M.A., has been offered to the Rev. Thos. William Welch, B.A., the present senior curate of the joint parishes, and it is understood that the Lord Bishop of the Diocese has con- firmed the appointment. The new rector of Barry and Porthkerry has been in Holy Orders in the diocese for nearly 20 years, and in addition to being an able preacher, and a hard-working parish clergyman, has j been highly popular amongst all classes of the community. He has been at Barry nearly four years, his previous curacies be- ing Pentrebach (Merthyr), Ystradyfodwg, Shember Mill (Stourbridge) and Caerphilly. The Rev. T. W. Welch is the eldest son of Mr. Henry Welch, Pentre, Mold.

BUCKLEY. WESLEYAN CHURCH, BUCKLEY SQUARE. Anniversary services were commenced on Sunday at the above. There were large congregations at both services, when ser- mons were preached by Mr. E. A. Hughes, Flint. There was a children's service in the afternoon, presided over by Mr. Reynolds. The choir rendered anthems, and the chil- dren gave recitations and hymns. ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH. There were three celebrations of the Holy Communion at the above on Sunday, and there was a large number of communicants. The Rev. G. Heaton (vicar) and the Rev. G. C. Gravell (curate) conducted the ser- vices. The musical portion of the services was greatly admired, and in the evening in- cluded the anthem, "I will pray the Father," which was very well rendered. Mr Tyson presided at the organ. PARISH CHURCH, BISTRE. The services at the Parish Church, Bistre, on Whit-Sunday were of a bright and hearty character. There were the usual celebrations of the Holy Communion. The Rev. D. Sinnet Richards (curate) preached in the morning, and the Rev. O. Davies, Pontblyddyn, in the evening. In the after- noon there was a flower service, and on the following morning the flowers and the eggs received were sent to the Mold Cottage Hospital and the Chester Infirmary.

Our Readers' Views. A Comparison. (To the Editor of The Flintshire Observer and News.") Sir,—The Army canteen trial just concluded, which resulted in Colonel Whitaker lying sentenced to six months imprisonment for taking a tip-in the form of a money consideration—in con- nection with an Army contract, gives food for serious thought. These proceedings were instituted under the regime of a Hadicd Secretary of State for War. It is i ite esting to note how tbe"'e proceedings compare with the Marconi ca«e, in which Radi- cal Ministers took a tip—in the form of inside knowledge — from a Government contractor. In Colonel Whitaker's caso we have a poor with only his Army pay, a mere pittance, to depend upon, and who had besides his o.dinary ex- penses, two sons at Sandhurst—being prepared for the Army—so he must have been hard pushed to make two end? meet. At this period the tempter comes along in the person of the present Lord Save and Sele (a Radical of course, and member of our pure" Government), who asked bin. to use his in- fluence with the Colonel of another regi- ment about a certain contract for goods for that regiment; for this offence, com- mitted 10 years ago, this officer gets six months' imprisonment, loses his pen- sion, and is ruined for life The Radi- cal gets oft. scot-free Comment is need- less. Now take the Marconi case. Here we find the following ministers-The Attorney General (Sir Rufus Isaacs), drawing X7,000 a year as well as enor- mous fees David Lloyd George, draw- ing £ 5,000 a year the Master of Eli- bank E2,000 a year—taking a tip from a Government contractor, having inside knowledge not to make money to edu- cate sons, but for a gamble. How are these highly paid ministers treated and punished ?" After a care- ful process of whitewashing before a packed commission, the Attorney Gen- eral, who had previously told two Radi- cal members of the Commission who were trying him the points of his case, but withheld that information from the court, is made, as his reward, Lord Chief Justice of England with a salary of X8,000 a year Mr. Lloyd George con- tinues to receive £5,000 a year to rob hen-roosts," and imitates his friend the Dartmoor Shepherd, and assists to rob the Welsh Church the Master of Elibatik is elevated to the House of Lords, and crowned with a halo of Radi- cal cant, then sheds crocodile tears when asked to exph'in his share in the Mar- coni ramp. I am not defending Colonel Whitaker, but simply pointing out what despicable hypocrites Radicals are. Yours, ifcc., Mold, f ONLOOKER. June I, 1914.

GREENFIELD. DEATH OF A YOUNG ODDFELLOW. Last Friday night at Railway Terrace, Greenfield, the death took place of Mr. Augutitus Jones. For some weeks Mr. Jones had been in indifferent health, but no ser- ious symptoms developed until a few days prior to his death, when he was compelled to remain in bed. Special medical consul- tations were made, but without avail, and shortly after ten o'clack on Friday night he passed quietly away. The deceased was a very promising young man, of earnest and sincere character, and one who was ever ready to help in any church work. He was a member of the choir of Holy Trinity Church, and of the Greenfield branch of the C.E.M.S. He was also a faithful member of the Lord Mostyn Lodge of Oddfellows, Holywell, and had passed through the sev- eral chairs of the lodge. For some yearn deceased had been an employee at the Ab- bey Paper Mills, where lie was popular among his fellow workmen and respected by the management for his sterling worth and honest endeavour in his work. His father, Captain Thomas Jones, was master of the Lydia. and was drowned when de- ceased was a boy of ten or eleven. He was the principal support of his mother, with whom every sympathy is felt in the great loss she has sustained. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, at the Greenfield Cemetery, preceded by a service at Holy Trinity Church.