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

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FLIT GAS AND WATER BILL PASSED. In the House of Commons on Thursday, the Gas and Water Provisional Orders (No. 2) Bill. relating to Flint, etc., was read a third time and passed.

SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION. The annual county scholarship and pro- bationer's ex;.ruination in connection with the Holywell County School was held in the Council School on Friday last. About 17 scholars from the Church of England and Council sat for the examination.

RELIGIOUS EXAMINATION. On Monday morning the R.ev. Father Ihompson, priest of the R. C. Church, Shotton, conducted the annual religious instruction examination for the scholars at- tending the Roman Catholic Day Schools, (headmistress, Miss Lombard).

CRICKET. The Town Cricket Club won their first nlatch of the season at the home ground on Saturday last. The visitors were the Pont- blyddyn Cricket. Club, who were defeated by 18. The highest scores were made by Herbert Gunning, 15; Lionel Williams, 12; a"d Wilfred Edwards, 11.

KING'S BIRTHDAY. In honour of the King's birthday, and the birthday of the Prince of Wales, flags were flown on Monday and Tuesday last at the Church of England Schools; the Armoury (the residence of the Mayor and Mayoress), ftiul at Roqueile, tTle residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wi lson Owen.

EMPLOYEES' OUTING. The employees of the British Glanzstoff Manufacturing Company, Ltd., held their annual excursion on Saturday. The em- ployees, to the number of 300, together with Numerous fritnds, journeyed to Belle Vue, Manche ster, where an enjoyable time was spent. Free excursion tickets were supplied and a sum of money presented for refresh- ments from an excursion fund in connection N"itit tiie The arrangements for the excursion Nicie well carried out by Mr. Colclough, Sunnydale.

THE FLOWER SHOW AND CARNIVAL COMMITTEE. On Monday evening, at the Council Chamber, Town Hall, the Mayor (Major Dyson) presiding, a meeting of the commit- tee of the Flint Flower Show and Carnival Wa. held, when the question of wiping off the adverse balance was discussed. It was decided that the committee pay off the de- ficit. The amount apportioned between the 26 members of the committee amounts to £ 10s. each. Most of those present paid their quota and the meeting was adjourned for a week.

C.E.M.S. A meeting ;f the Church of England Men's Society was held in the C.E. Schools (HI Wednesday week, and was presided over by Mr. Llewellyn Lloyd, C.E. Schools. It "-zA, announced that the Diocesan meeting of the C.E.M.S. will be held at Oswestry on July 18th, and the meeting of the East Flintshire Federation at Flint on Septem- ber 20th. Several of the members, includ- ing the Rev. John Williams (senior curate), hfr. Coulter (secretary), Mr. Llew. Lloyd, and Mr. John Hughes were present at the "Quiet Afternoon." conducted by the Rev. Bernard Horner, C.R., at Hawarden on Saturday afternoon.

WEDDING. An interesting wedding took place on Wednesday week at the Calvini6tic Metho- dist Chapel, Valley, Anglesey, the parties being Mrs. Elizabeth Pierce, of the Shop, Mumforth street, Flint, and Mr. John Pryddereh, Glanllyn, Pryddereh Farm, Ty Croes, Anglesey. Mr. and Mrs. Pryddereh arrived in Flint by the 10.28 p.m. express and were met on the platform by a large number of friends, who accompanied them I to the bride's residence, the town band play- ing some pleasing selections. During the day flags and bunting were displayed. Mrs. Pryddereh will leave the borough in a few weeks after the completion of her business arrangements to take up her residence at Tv Croes.

HOMING. On Saturday last the Mount Pleasant and Bryn Homing Society had their old birds' lace from Jersey (Channel Isles). 'life birds were liberated early on Saturday morning, but none of the birds arrived home the same day. On Sunday, however, birds owned by Mr. Win. Williams, Mr. D. Moore and Mr. Yaughan arrived home. The Castle Homing Society held their first young birds' open race from Wrexham on Saturday, when a good number of bird.s were entered. Results: 1, Mr George Jones; 2, Mr J. Burke; 3, Mr George Joncs; 4, Mr J. H. Guntlier. Several members of the local homing so- cieties sent birds to take part in the Natio- nal Flying Club Race from Rennes (362 miles) on the loth inst., when over 5000 birds were entered. Good local result? were obtained. Messrs. Bellis and Jones, velocity 812 and 605; Mr. J. W. Bellis, 577.

RESCUED FROM THE DEE. On Friday last three girls named Lizzie Williams, Sarah Jane Gunther, and Polly Andrews were paddling in the Dee, and not noticing the incoming tide were graoually surrounded. They cried for help. A young bov named Bert Denny. Ivanhoe, Holywell road, bravely ventured out and carried the two girls, Gunther and Andrews, on his back, to a place of safety, having to make two excursions. The girl, Lizzie Williams, somehow lost her footing, and fell into a hole several feet deep, full of water, disappearing from view. A young man named George Roberts, of S. Coleshill street, divesting himself of his jacket courageously entered the water and rescued the girl as she came to the surface for the third time. The girl being uncon- scious, he commenced artificial respiration, which proved successful. When partially conscious she was convey <1 to her home, where she was treated She is still suffering from the effects. Roberts is to be com- mended upon his bravery and presence of mind.

TERRITORIAL ORDERS. Company Orders by Major E. J. H. IVil- liams, Comdg. E Coy. 5th R.W. Fus., cl Flint, 24th June, 1914. Detail for the week ending 1st July, 1914: Orderly Sergt, No. 353 Lee.-Sgt. R. Parry; Orderly Cpl. 590 Cpl. II. Jones. Parades.—The following is the diary of .parades for the week ending 1st July, 1914: Thursday, 25th, Company Drill; Fri- day, 26th, Recruits; Saturday 27th, Range Standard Test; Monday, 29th, Recruits; Tuesday, 30th, Trained Men Bagillt; Wed nesday 1st, Recruits. Clothing.-N.C.O.'ô and men are again requested to draw their clothing from the Sgt.-lnst. as soon as possible. E. J. H. WILLIAMS, Major., O.C. E Coy. 5th R.W.F.

I SUDDEN DEATH. It is with regret that we record the sud- den death of Mrs. Ann Evans, Mount st., den death of Mrs. Ann Evans, Mount st., in her 67th year. On Saturday morning last Mrs. Evans had been shopping in the town and was apparently in good health. About nuon a girl named Roberts, who had been on an errand for Mrs. Evans, went into the house, and spoke to her, but not receiving an answer, and thinking she had fallen asleep, went and informed her mother. Mrri Roberts went into the house, and being alarmed by the appearance of Mrs. Evans sent a liunied message for medical aid. Dr. J. H. Williams was quickly on the scene, and pronounced life extinct, death being due to heart failure. Her sudden death cast quite a gloom over the whole neighbourhood. Mrs. Evans was a faithful and lifelong member of St. Catharine's Welsh Church, and was also the oldest member of the Mothers' Union. The funeral took place in the Flint Ceme- tery on Tuesday, and was well attended. The Rev. Canon Nicholas, M.A., officiated at the home of the deceased. Members of the Mothers' Union accompanied the pro- cession to St. Catharine's Welsh Church. As the coffin was carried on to the chancel, the organist (Mr. Pryce Jones) played "0 Rest in the Lord." The hymns "Peace, perfect peace," and "0 Fryniau Caersalem" were feelingly sung, and the cortege left the church to the strains of the Dead March in Saul. The Rev. Canon Nicholas (rector) reafl the first portion of the funeral service in St. Catharine's. The procession, being reformed, proceeded to the cemetery, where the committal prayers were read by the Revs. John Williams and Humphrey Lloyd. The chief mourners were: Mr and Mrs Robert Evans, Helsby (son and daughter-in-law); Mr and Mrs IJerbert Thomas (son-in-law and daughter); Mr Brown, Widnes (son-in-law); Mr Wil- liams, Widnes (son-in-law); Mr and Mis Cartwright (son-in-law and daughter); Mr William Thomas Evans (son); Mr Edward Morris (brother); Mr and Mrs Edward Jones (brother-in-law and sister); Mr Ed- ward Phillips (uncle); Mrs Pierce, New- market (niece); Air W. M. Jones (nephew); Misses Lucy Jones, Myfanwy Jones, Lucy Morris (nieces); Alderman J. IV. Evans (cousin); Messrs. David and Randall Mor- ris, and Isaac Jones (nephews). Among the general public were:—Messrs. 1. J. Morris Hughes (saddler), Roberts (clothier), John Lloyd, J. Grundy, Thomas Johnson, T. B. Bellis. Beautiful floral tributes were received from:- \V illie and Eliza; Jainie and Sarah and Families Jack, Maggie and Leslie; Herbert and Annie and the Boys; Ted, Alice and Family; Ann and Family, Liverpool; Bub and Jennie; Dolly, Florrie, Madge, Elias and ancy; With love and deep respect for dear Mrs Evans, from all the members of the Mothers' Meeting; Mrs J. Jones and Daughter. The undertakers were Messrs. M. S. Rogers and Sons.

DEATH. Mr. William Henry Williams, a native 01 Flint, but recently of Wellington Avenue, Shotton, has passed away in his 39th year. He was engaged as a foreman bricksetter at Messrs. Summers, Shotton, until Thurs- day, tile Iltli iiist. He contracted a chill, which rapidly developed into double lmeu- monia. lie was conveyed to Chester Infir- mary on Monday week, but in spite of every attention lie passed away on AN ednc-sdav week. Much sympathy is felt for his widow, who is seriously ill, and who is left with six young children, The funeral took place in Flint Cemetery on Saturday. The Rev. J. J. J. Robinson, Shotton, officiated at the house, and the hearse conveying the remains, and two carriages containing the mourners, proceeded to Flint, where they were met by the Rev. Humphrey Lloyd and a large concourse of mourners. At St. Catharine's Welsh Church the first portion of the burial service was held. Appropriate music was played by the organist (Mr. PTyce Jones) as the remains were carried on to the chancel. The hymn Rock of Ages" was sung, and as the cortege left the church the Dead March in Saul was plaved. The mourners included—Children of deceased, Mrs. Woodcock (Ardwick) sister. Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams, Mr. D. Williams, Birkenhead, Mr. T. Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Sheffield, Mr. J. Dolben (Flint), Mr. David Parry and family (Flint), uncles and aunts; Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Jones, Liverpool, sister and brother- in-law, Mr. Peter Bellis (Oakenholt), bro- ther-in-law, Mr. Thomas Jones (Shotton), brother-in-law, Messrs. John and B. Bellis (nephews), Miss Sarah Parry and Mrs. Ec- cles (nieces). Mr. and Mrs. W. Rogers (Flint Mountain), Messrs. Ben. Robert, and John Crestv, Misses M. Birch and S. Cresty, Mrs. Blackwell, Miss Jenny Owens, Messrs. Robert Da vies and B. Pax-ry (cou- sins). Among the general public were:— Representatives of the Bricklayers' Associa- tion, (who acted as bearers), Messrs. Johu Richards, John Jones, George Earl, R. Parry, Wm. Johnson, Ed. Beavan, J. Wil- liams, Ed. Hughes, David Bowen and Rich. Davies; representatives of Grosvenor Workingmen's Club, Shotton (wearing bad- ges), Messrs. Sam. Roberts (chairman), G. Morris, C. Randalls, John Thomas, Rich. Rogers, John Roberts, W. Humphreys, T. Williams, David Roberts, D. Williams and Arthur Simon; Councillor J. W. Nuttall, Messrs. J. T. Leighton, J. Murray, T. Bennett (Oakenholt), W. Garratt (Shotton), Martin, T. Hughes, Ed. Hughes, W. Wil liams, Joseph Williams, David Morris, T. Morris, Roberts (clothier). Wreaths were received from :-Mother and children, sister and husband (Ardwick); Uncles John, David, and Aunt (Birkenhead), Gerty Ec- cles and husband (Oakenholt), Gresty s (Nant), Jenny Owens and Uncle, Mrs. and Miss Jellicoe, nad magnificent harp from the members of the Grosvenor Working Men's Social Club, Shotton. The under- taker was Mr. Peters, Shotton.

Flint Nursing Associa- tion. ANNUAL MEETING, At the Town Hall, Flint, on Monday evening, the thirteenth annual meeting of the Nursing Association was held, when his Worship the Mayor (Major C. E. Dyson, V.D.) presided over a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen. Among thOoSe pre- sent were: Miss Evans, Mrs. C. E. Dyson, Mrs. Humphry Williams, Mrs. Edwards, p Miss Lombard, Nurse Jones, Dr. J. H. Williams, Rev. D. Edwards, Messrs. W. Howarth, H. Powell, J. A. Edwards, Row- land Hughes, J. C. Hughes, D. G. Davies, W. M. Jones, A. Coppack. with Mr. T. W. Hughes. lion. see. Mr. D.Morris, lion, treasurer, and Mr. A. J. Mothersole. -sei 1 11 The Hon. Secretary, in presenting the thirteenth annual report, stated that during the year the nurse had attended 138 cases and made 3089 visits, compared with 142 cases and 3077 visits in the previous year. the financial statement showed that the sum of £ 15 15s. had again been contributed to the Association by the Hawarden Bridge Hospital and Sick Nursing Collection Com- mittee, for which amount the committee were grateful. During the year Mrs. Allett (Glanzstoff Houses) had kindly pre- sented to the Association a water bed, which was a very valuable gift, and for which the Association was deeply grateful The committee had had under consideration a. scheme for the after-care of children. The scheme had been adopted and the town divided into districts for the purpose of furthering the scheme, and it was anticipa-

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MOSTYN. TERRITORIAL ORDERS. Detachment orders for week ending 4th July:—Orderly Sergt., Lce-Cpl. Carter. Church Parade.—(Please see orders for Holywell). Parades.—Tuesday and Thurs- day, 7 p.m., Company Drill in Mostyn Park. Dress, Khaki, Drill Order. Muske- try, N.C.O.'s and men will be warned by postcard when and where to attend. (Sgd.) H. M. DAVIES, 2nd Lieut., Comdg. Det. 5th R.W.F., Mostyn.

HOUSING COMMITTEE WORK. At a meeting of the Housing Committee an offer of land for housing purposes was made by a Nannerch gentleman. The com- mittee declined the oiler, there being no de- mand for workmen's dwellings in Nannerch district. A letter was read at the committee from Mr. II. A. Tilby, clerk to the County Coun- cil, stating that the Council were prepared to sell an acre or so of land at North op for building purposes. The price so be 6d. per yard, the purchase to be not less than one acre. If the District Council decide to purchase Mr. Tilby asked that a deputation be appointed to meet the Small Holdings Committee with respect to the site for the buildings to be erected. The committee appointed the Chairman, Mr. W. A. Ast- burv, Mr. T. C. Roberts and Mr. D. Hughes to meet the Small Holdings Com- mittee the following Thursday.

WHY BATHS ARE NOT PROVIDED. The Rev. T. E. Williams asked why were baths omitted from the plans of the houses for Mostyn. Was it on account of the ex- pense or deficiency of water? Mr. Petrie (chairman of the Housing z;1 Committee): Deficiency of water. Rev. T. E. Williams hardly thought it should be a sufficient reason. It would be necessary soon to augment the water sup- ply of Mostyn. Mr J. Petrie said the committee went into the matter. There was no district where they were adopting the housing pro- visions where there was anything like a water supply for baths. It was not for want of consideration that the plans had been so arranged. If the Local Govern- ment Board raised the question they had that as an explanation. If the committee introduced baths and then found no water they may be forced into a large water sup- ply for a small district which would be ab- sclutely prohibitive. The omission of the baths as suggested was approved.

GREENFIELD PUMPS. Mr. J. Petrie drew attention to the ques- tion of the Greenfield pumps, a matter that had been discussed at the last Parish Coun- cil meeting. He said it was through no neglect on the part of the man that the pumps were out of order. For some rea- son or other the pumps were subject to continual malicious damage. He did not know who was responsible for the damage, but if the Parish Council wished to serve the Council and their constituents they would try and find out. It was not child's work to take the top off the pump. In the Mostyn road pump, the top was off, and there was a hatful of road chippings, and in the Tai Coed pump there was found 14 wire fence staples and a. hatful of pebbles. No pump would stand the effect of such rubbish thrown into it. As to the qualifi- cation of the man appointed to attend to the pumps he had put down all the pumps and the water supply. He (the speaker) was not going to take lessens from the Par- ish Council as to the man's qualifications. It was a reflection upon the District Coun- cil to say the pumps of Greenfield and the water supply were a laughing stock. It was wrong. They considered the matter was unjust. They could not wait, but convened a parochial committee. lie attended the meeting—there was one parish councillor, himself and the man who attended to the village pump. The councillors were con- spicuous by their absence. The Tai Coed pump was put right, but on the way up he examined it and found it had been render- ed useless again. The wall plate near the Paper Mills he noticed had been forcibly removed. The whole business seemed to be wilful malicious damage and should be put a stop to. The Clerk Increase the reward offered for information. Mr. S. Williams: The police officer doee not live 100 yards away from the spot. Mr. Petrie: Six locks have within the last two years been carried away. On the suggestion of the Chairman, it was decided that Inspector Hill, Holywell, be asked to take the matter up.

COUNTY COUNCIL'S REFUSAL. The Clerk stated that duning the re- construction of the Holywell-Mold Road, traffic was diverted on to the district road between Pentre Halkyn and the Britannia. Application had been made to the County to make a grant towards the expenditure of £ 100 in putting the road in repair. A let- ter had been received from the Clerk to the County Council stating that the Main Roads Committee were unable to recommend the County Council to make a contribution. The recommendation was confirmed by the County Council. It was decided to request the Main Roads Committee to receive a deputation upon the matter. The Chairman, Mr. Petrie, and the Clerk were appointed.

COST OF SCAVENGING. GREENFIELD AND COLESHILL FECIIAN. Mr J. Petrie referred to the matter of the rating of Holywell Rural Parish for the special expenses of the scavenging of Greenfield ancl the fact of Coleshill Fechan being inadvertently included in the rating area. It was never intended, Mr. Petrie

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NEWMARKET LIGHT RAILWAY. Application being made by the L. and N. W. R. that the Council give its approval to the order being made by the Light Rail- way Commissioners for the construction of the Dyserth to Newmarket Light Railway, the Council unanimously agreed to support the granting of the order.

BAGILLT. DEATH OF CAPT. LOWE. A well-known and highly-respected figure passed away on Wednesday night week in the death of Capt. Lowe, Bryn-y-mor, Top- Hill, at the age of 84 years. Capt. Lowe was a native of Bagillt. For many years he wa-s captain of the well-known "Swift- sure" sailing between Mostyn and Liver- pool. He only retired from the sea when nearly 80 years of age. He leaves four sons and one daughter. On Saturday the funeral took place at New Brighton Ceme- I tery, and the attendance included a large number of old friends.

ACCIDENTS. On Friday, Hugh Hughes, son of Mr- Hughes, 10, Oak Cottage6, sustained a pain- ful dislocation of his arm by falling from an old building belonging to Mr. E. 0" Thomas, coal merchant.—Peter Edwards,. son of Mr. Edwards, underground manager at Bettisfield, had one of his fingers severe- ly crushed at the colliery, and had to have a portion amputated.—In saving a girl from dashing into his bicycle wheels, Mr. Jas. L. Williams, High street, Holywell, was- thrown from his machine on Monday eve- ning, when near Bagillt National Infant School. He sustained severe body and limb bruising, and laceration of the palms. The child escaped practically unhurt.

PERFORMANCE OF "AMOS." The members of the Evening School Class meeting at the Boot Council School gave a capital performance of the sacred cantata "Amos" on Thursday evening. Mr T. Waterhouse, Holywell, presided. The work was under the direction of Mr. H. G. Morris, and Miss Gertie Williams was the pianist. The presentation was made in. character, the costumes being very appro- priate. The principal characters were Chuza (Steward of Herod), Mr. Edmund Jones; Joanna (his Wife), Madame Alice Jones; Amos (liis Child), Miss Mona Lloyd;, Micah (an old Shepherd), Mr. Ted Mars- den; Baruch (a Fisherman), Mr. Shem Jones; Bartimeus (a Beggar), Mr. Dick Price; Phineas (a Pharisee), Mr. Tom -,N Marsden; Reuben (a Sadducee), Mr. Tom Simon; Roman Centurion, Mr. J. Milton Hughes; Widow of Xain, Miss E. A. Da- vies Ezra (a Servant), Mr. J. T. Davies; Lamech (a Leper), Mr. Edwin Roberts j; Zillah (a Maiden), Miss Maria Jones. Lamech (a Leper), Mr. Edwin Roberts j; Zillah (a Maiden), Miss Maria Jones.

DEATH OF MRS. JANE GILLOTT. We regret to announce the death of Mrs Jane Gillott, of 104, Mount Pleasant, which occurred suddenly on Friday morning last. The deceased lady was in her 65th year. Mrs Gillott collapsed suddenly while in the garden, where she had gone to attend to the poultry. Much sympathy is felt for the family in their sudden bereavement. They have resided in the borough for about eight years. Mr. Gillott being employed in the offices of Messrs. Hughes and Hughes, C> solicitors. The funeral took place on Mon- day, and was well attended by the residents of the Mount Pleasant district, where Mrs. Gillott was highly respected. The Revs. John Williams and Humphrey Lloyd offi- ciated at the house and the cemetery chapel, where the remains were conveyed. The chief mourners were:—Mr 1. W. Gillott (husband), Messrs T. W7. Gillott, F. C. Gillott, G. Gillott (sons), Miss Gillott and Miss Madge Gillott (daughters). Among the general public were:—Alderman J. W. M. Evans, Alderman A. B. Lloyd, Mr. Da- vid Lloyd, J.P., Mr William Lloyd, J.P., Councillor and Mrs Howarth, Messrs. W. Oldfield (Bryn Coch), J. E. Lloyd, Thomas Burgess (borough auditor), G. R. Egerton, B. Sherratt, H. Wilson, Thomas Roberts. Wreaths were received from Mrs. Edwards, Mount Pleasant; All at Plas-yn-Balls, and Mrs. Jones, 3, Bryn Houses. The under- takers were Messrs. A. B. Lloyd and Sons.

Holywell Rural District Council. Mostyn Housing .Scheme: No Baths to be Provided. "DEFICIENCY OF WATEI:' The Holywell Rural District Council met at the Union Offices, Holywell, on Friday last. Present: Mr. Edgar J. Gaskell (vice-chairman) presiding, Mrs. Johnson Jones, Rev. T. E. Williams, Messrs. J. Petrie, Win. Williams, John Roberts, Wil- fred Astbury, T. C. Roberts, S. Williams, Edw. Davies, Peter Evans, Edward Evans, with Mr. P. Harding Roberts (cleikV and the Surveyors and Inspectors.

proceeded, that Coleshill Feehan should pay for the scavenging of Greenfield. To his idea there was not the slightest idet that Coleshill Fcchan was not a part of Bagillt, and was excluded from the rating area. One of two things must be done, either an amending order be obtained from the Local Government Board or they must arrange for the scavenging of Coleshill the Local Government Board or they must arrange for the scavenging of Coleshill Feehan. It would be ridiculous to ask a district to pay for the scavenging of a dis- trict 4 or 5 miles away. As the proposer of the scavenging scheme it never entered his mind that any part of Holywell Rural Parish, other than Greenfield, would be affected by the order. He would like to propose that before the next meeting the Clerk look up the minutes connected with this matter and that they discuss it at the next meeting. The Chairman: You want Greenfield to pay its own expenses ? Mr. Petrie: Certainly. I never thought of that for a moment. We have separate rating for lighting purposes and burial pur- poses, and 1 took it that it would be the same for scavenging purposes. It was a surprise to me that Coleshill Fechan was included. Mr. S. Williams: I propose that we ap- ply for an amended order. The Clerk: It will be better to act upon Mr. Petrie's proposition that the resolutions on the minute book be traced in the first instance. Mr. S. Williams agreed, and seconded Mr. Petrie's proposition, which was carried. Mr. Wm. Williams: Has Coleshill Fech- an always been out? The Clerk: The charge is made upon Holywell Rural Parish, excluding Bagillt only, and Coleshill Fechan forms part of Holywell Rural Parish.

ted that good work would be done in this direction in the near future. The Hon. Treasurer presented the state- ment of accounts, which showed that the year commenced with a credit balance of I1:0 19s. 7d. donations and subseription-s amounted to £ 37 13s. 4d. 'lhe total re- ceipts were KIGI 10s. 2d. After the pay- ment of all expenses the balance was E92 Is. 3d. The Chairman, commenting on the report and statement, said lie thought the meeting could be well satisfied that they were able to start the year with a balance of E92. He proposed that the report and statement be adopted. Miss Evans seconded the proposition, which was carried. Mr. T. W. Hughes proposed the re-elee- tion of Major Dyson as president of the Association, and said the Mayor had been at the head of the Association for some years, and they could not afford to be with- out him. He trusted that the Mayor would again accept office. The Rev. D. Edwards seconded the pro- position, which was carried with applause. Mr. Howarth proposed, and Mrs. C. E. Dyson seconded, the re-appointment of Mr D. Morris as hon. treasurer. The proposi- tion was carried. On the proposition of Mr. Henry Powell, seconded by Mrs. Humphry Williams, Mr. T. W. Hughes was unanimously re-elected lion, secretary. The Mayor thanked the meeting for again re-electing him president. He would do his best for the Association during the ensuing year. A letter was read from the Secretary of the Hawarden Bridge Works Hospital and Sick Nursing Collection Committee, sug- gesting that it might be mutually advisable to have a representative on the committee The Secretary said, considering the hand- some subscription received from the Haw- arden Bridge Works Committee, it would be only fair that there should be a repre- sentative on the committee. Mr. H. Powell proposed that the commit- tee be increased by the appointment of a representative as suggested. Miss Evans seconded Mr. A. Coppack was nominated by the Hawarden Bridge Works Committee, and was accordingly added to the committee, which was unanimously re-elected. Mr. H. Powell proposed a vote of thanks to the committee for the way in which they had carried out their work. He would also associate with the proposition their doctors and the nurse. They could not have a better nurse—more hard-working and at- tentive to the sick—than Nurse Jones. Miss Lombard seconded the proposition, which was carried. Mr. T. W. Hughes, acknowledging his re-appointment as hon. sec., said he had acted as such from the commencement. The committee had taken up new work in a scheme for the after-care of children. It was a scheme introduced by Miss Davies- Cooke, and had been established in Mold and other places. He believed that when the scheme was got to work it would have excellent results. There might be some op- position, but given a good trial they would be able to present a good report at the end of the year. Mr. D. Morris thanked the meeting for re-appointing him hon. treasurer, and said it was a privilege to be associated with such a noble institution. The Chairman, on his own behalf and on behalf of all present, thanked the mem- bers of the committee for their work during the past year. The people to whom relief was given were satisfied that the committee were really doing something worth doing, and he was sure subscribers were satisfied with the way the finances were looked after. He hoped the committee would be enabled to continue their good work.