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

FLINT. ADJOURNED PARISH VESTRY. An adjourned vestry meeting was held in the Town Hall, this (Thursday) morning. There was a large attendance which included the following— Rev. W. LI. Nicholas, Mrs. Bower, Mr. Hal! (sen.), Dr. Jones, Mr. Robt. Jones, Cross Foxes Mr. Robert Jones, Bradford House; Mr. Richard Evans, Rev. John George, Mr. John Lloyd, Mr. W. E. Bithell, Mr. T. B. Taylor, Mr. T. F. Evans, Mr. J. W. M. Evans, Mr. Robt. Williams, Old Anchor Mr. Joseph Hall (junior), Mr. John Edwards, 1b. M. P. Jones, Mr. Thomas Roberts, Green Farm Mr. Thos. Jones, Post Office; Mr. Roger Williams, Mr. Taylor, Schools Mr. Walter Owen, Mr. John Davies, Mr. J. G. Bevan, Mr. R. P. Jones, &c. The meeting was presided over by the Rector, who explained that the first business was to make a new rate. The new valua- tion which had been made by Mr. Charles F. Jones, amounted to £ 10021 15s., which together with the special valuation of the works, &c., of £ 6900 13a. made an increase of £ 1,100, upon which amount the rate would have to be made. A rate of Is. Id. would meet the calls, but would leave no balance. Mr. William Williams, assistant over- seer said that a one shilling and a penny rate would hardly meet the calls.—Mr. Richard Evans Jroposed a rate of Is. 2d. in the pound. Mr. R. ones (Bradford House) seconded the motion, and said that it would leave a balance of about £ 80.— The Rector said the public auditor strongly objected to a large balance.—Mr. Walter Owen enquired what was the balance in hand from thejlast rate ?— Mr. Williams, assistant overseer, replied that it was 155 12s. 8d.-The Rector said a Is. ld. rate would leave ;the overseers very little balance. Mr. J. W. M. Evans said that if a Is. Id. rate waa made it would be impossible for the assistant over- nor to collect the amount of call, and the overseers would have to borrow from the bank to meet it owing to the time being so short.—The Rector said the rate should have been made that day week.—Dr. Jones said a rate of Is. 2d. would leave just a proper balance in hand. Mr. Walter Owen proposed a rate of Is. Id. in the JE, and remarked that the new assessment ought to do them some little good. Mrs. Bower seconded Mr. Owen's motion. Dr. Jones enquired if it was not a penny wise and pound foolish" policy. Mr. Thomas Jones said the balance was going less every year. Mr. Robert Jones, Bradford House, said there was a balance of JE189 two years ago. Mr. W. Rogers said if a rate of Is. 2d.was made the rate fer the next half-year would be made so much less, and it amounted to the same thing in the long run. Dr. Jones wished those present to understand that if it was necessary to borrow from the bank, interest would have to be paid out of the parish funds. The Rector put Mr. Walter Owen's motion as an amendment to the meeting first and asked for a show of hands for it. Only two, Mr. Owen and Mrs. Bower, voted for it. The original motion was then put and carried. The Rector asked if anyone present had any subject to bring before the vestry. He might state he had received a notice from the Town Clerk about the out-offices of the Alms-houses and he would like to know who had brought the thing forward.—Mr. Joseph Hall, junr., said that a certain ex-Town Councillor had been trying to damage his character. The way the thing had been brought forward was this. His father had received a notice to abate some nuisances on his property in Duke-street, and he found they emanated from the Alms-houses. The tenants in the houses were careless, indolent people, and had to be ejected. He thought a row of houses like the alms houses without conveniences was dangerous to health. He appealed to the Vestry if he was right in bringing the matter before the Council.—Mr. Rogers (inter- rupting Mr. Hall) said if the Council would only allow reporters into their committee meetings, all this would not occur. They could then know what was going on, and who was to blame for it.—Mr. Hall was on his feet before Mr. Nicholas had time to speak or bring the thing before the meeting. Dr." Jones said Mr. Hall had done perfectly right in bringing the thing before the Town Council. Mr. Hall continuing, said he had been sent to the Town Council to do his duty and if he did not do it, it was their duty to eject him. He did not bring the thing before the council out of vindictiveness for he thought a row of houses without conveniences waa a 'standing shame. The Rector enquired if Mr. Hall would have brought the matter forward if his father had not received a notice to abate the nuis- ance on his property ? The Rector continuing said, he would inform the vestry what he and the church- wardens had done in the matter. They had had an interview with Mr. Richardson's agent and they had proposed to him, and he though it was the bed course too, that Mr. Richardson should build closefa for the houses and the parish pay rent for them.- Mr. Hall who had remained standing, said if he failed in his duty in the Town Council, he did not care about being thrown out. He did not want the Vestry to disperse with the idea that he was in any way against the poor. The Rector asked if there waa an election looming in the distance P The subject then dropped.—The Rector said the Town Clerk had called and informed him that a communication had been sent from the town to the Local Govern- ment Board, about a Burial JJoard for the pariah. He (the Rector) knew nothing about it, and he bad to thank the Mayor for telling Mr. Taylor, to let him know what he had told them.—Mr. Hall said he had heard from Father Byrne that it was wanted to keep ground for the burial of Churchmen, Roman Catholics, and Nonconformists separately.—Mr. W. Rogers said he had heard the church-people hadgot a piece of land for the purpose (laughter).—The Rector thought there was a lot of gossip going on in the town at present.—Mr. J. W. M. Evans said business was slack, and people, perhaps, wanted something to talk about.—A long discussion then took place on the subject, during which it was said that an Inspector of the Local Government Board was exported in Flint that day to enquire into the matter. The Vestry were anxious to know for whom the Town Clerk was acting in the matter, and Mr. Hall promised to bring the matter before the Watch Committee of the Town Council, which is held this (Thursday) afternoon. A vote of thanks to the Rector for presiding, brought the proceeding* to a close

6 DYSERTH. NEW CUBATB.—The Rev. R. Jennings, M.A., has been appointed to the curacy of Dyserth.

RHYL. FLINTSHIRE LIBERALS AND THE GOVERNMENT.—A public meeting in connection with the Rhyl and District Liberal Association was held on Thursday night in the Town Hall, Rhyl, when most of the leading Liberals of the district were present. A resolution was carried approving of the Reform Bill and of the separation of the extension of the fran- chise from the question of redistribution. Another resolution was agreed to onndemniug the action of the Tory party in the House of Commons in socking to discredit the Government, to divert the public attention from domestic legislation, and to prevent the progress of reform. The meeting also passed a resolution expressing unabated confidence in the foreign and domestic policy of the Government, and a hope that the Premier may Roon be restored to his usual health and vigour. Reference was made to the death of Lord Mostyn, who had fought many a battle for the party, and a vote of condolence was unanimously agreed to.

BAGILLT. BETHANIA DEBATING SOCIETY.—A prayer meeting was held at the Bethania chapel on Thursday last, instead of the usual debating proceedings. PRAYER MEETING.—The weekly meeting con- neeted with the guild promoted by the members of St. Mary's Church, Bagillt, was held on Tues- day evening last, when prayers were offered. EBENEZER CIIAPFL. -Prayer meetings in con- nection with the revival cause were held during this week, when prayers were offers by members of the chapel, assisted by their friends from Bethania and Zoar chapels. The proceedings were of a very devotional character. LECTURE.—On Wednesday evening, Robin Ddu Eryri (Mr. R. Parry) delivered an excellent lecture to a large audience, on the life of the three eminent Welsh divines-John Elias, Christmas Evans, and Williams o'r Wern. The proceedings were very in- teresting, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the talented lecturer. BALL.—A ball was held at the Cocoa House Assembly Room, on Saturday evening last the proceeds of which were to augment the funds of the Bagillt Industrial Brass Band. The attendance was tolerably fair, and selections of popular dance music were discoursed by the band, under the leader- ship of Mr. Thomas Parry. A very enjoyable evening was spent, dancing being kept up to a late hour. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHRISTIAN AssociATioiq. The adjourned debate of this society on the subject, Ought the State Church to be disestablished was held on Tuesday evening last, in the spacious schoolroom in connection with the Welsh Calvinis- tic (Tabernacle) Chapel. The chair was occupied by Mr. Richard Jones (contractor). The debate being a public one, a large number ot non-members of the society were present, including gentlemen from the Holywell Literary and Debating Society. The respective leaders were affirmative Mr. Samuel Davies (Boot) negative — Mr. D. J. Thomas (National Schools). Excellent speeches were delivered by both gentlemen, and the follow- ing also took part in the debate :—The Rev. J. E. Jones, Mr. Williams (stationer), Mr. Thomas Stockton, Mr. Alfred Williams, &c. An invitation was given non-members to speak, and on a division taking place, the strangers being allowed to vote, the affirmative party were victorious with a large majority, namely affirmative, 51 negative, 12. A number of those present abstained from voting, and therefore it was evident that the voice of the meet- ing was not accurately obtained. The Rev. J. E. Jones (vicar of Bagillt), who had taken a prominent part in the proceedings, invited the society to select four speakers to meet a similar number of the up- holders of the Church, and form a debate to come off at the National Schools, upon the same subject, and he respectfully desired them to form a committee to carry out the preliminaries. The meeting was brought to a conclusion after the usual votes of thanks were given and acknowledged. CONCERT.—An excellent concert was held on Saturday evening last, promoted by the members of the Baptist denomination at Bagillt. for the purpose of augmenting the funds for the painting and entire renovation of their place of worship. The concert was held in the large chapel of the Welsh Independents (which was kindly lent for the occasion), owing to the Baptist Chapel not being capacious enough to contain the numbers who desired to be present. The concert, which was very well attended, was under the able presidency of Mr. John Hughes (loan Hugh), Bagillt. The proceedings commenced with the singing of a favourite congregational hymn, following which the Chairman delivered a short, but interesting address. Mr. W. Jones favoured the audience with a popular song, and was well-received. A new arrangement of the "Better land" was very creditably sang by Miss S. M. Hughes, and her performance was heartily applauded. The next item on the programme was a competition in reading the 15th chapter of Job—5, 6, 7 verses, and out of six competitors Mr. R. T. Jones was adjudged the best. Miss C. Morgan rendered "Y bwthyn ar y bryn" with pathos, and was deservedly applauded. The dialogue entitled Tri llano" was admirably performed by Mr. Hugh Jones and party, after which the chapel choir (conductor—Mr. Edward Hughes) gave the anthem "Llu disglaer y nef" with much taste, at the conclusion of which they were loudly cheered. An amusing feature in the course of the evening was the competition in impromptu speaking, the subject chosen being Sovereign." The speeches afforded considerable enjoyment to the audience, and the winner proved to be Master Davies (Bagillt). The sacred hymn" Ar lan lorddonen ddofn was pathetically rendered by Miss Esther Hughes, after which a competition in spelling ensued, a number of difficult words having been selected. Master Roberts (Gadlys) was the best, and he was awarded the prize. Miss Annie Foulkes was encored for her exceptionally good rendering of a popular ballad to which she kindly responded. "Far away" was nicely sang by Miss Hughes, and the choir sang a very interesting chorus which embraced a soprano and tenor duett sang by Mr. Edward Hughes and Miss Esther Hughes in a harmonious manner. The excellent programme was concluded with a congregational hymn after the usual votes of thanks were passed. The accompanist was Mr. David Hughes who fulfilled his duties admirably.

MOSTYN. MAIZMME.- Arrivals: -Sarab, from Liverpool, manganese Sarah, from Connah's Quay; America, from Connah's Quay; Stanley, from Porsgrund, timber; Aston (ss), from Belfast, iron ore; John Taylor (ss), from Belfast; Adelphia, from Holy- head; Alfred, from Connah's Quay Ardclinis (ss), from Glasson Dock; Sisters, from Liverpool; Mary, from Liverpool; Hilda, from Skien, timber; Mariane, from Porsgrund, timber; John Taylor, from Barrow. Sailings :—England (ss), for Car- diff John Taylor (ss) for Barrow, pig iron Ard- clinis (ss), for Belfast, coal.

OONNAH'S QUAY. THE CHESTER AND CONNAH'S QUAY RAILWAY BILL. —The consideration of this bill has been continued this week by a Select Committee of the House of Commons, [Admiral Egerton presiding. Several witnesses were called to speak as to the state of the River Dee. Admiral Bedford said anyone under- standing navigation would be able to take a vessel up and down the Dee with perfect safety if the bridge were constructed. Cross-examined by Mr. Pembroke Stevens: The proposed bridge would en- counter the full force of the wind. A vessel being towed tip the river would to a great extent be trailed across the stream.—Re-examined: Any bridge must of necessity be somewhat of an obstruction to the traffic, but with careful navigation there would be very little difficulty.—Mr. Rowland, of Connah's Quay, said he had known the Dee all his life. The maJorityl of the vessels goiuy up the river were towed. The bridge would be a great obstruction. -At the meeting of the Committee on Tuesday Sir Edward Watkin gave evidence in favour of the bill.

NORTHOP. A VESTRY MEETING was held at the Churchyard Sunday Schoolroom, on Thursday evening last, for the purpose of nominating guardians, overseers and conbtables for the ensuing year. The Ven. Arch- deacon Smart presided. It was unanimously resolved to nominate Mr. Edward Jones, Parkgate House, Northop, Mr. William Astbury, Galchog Farm, Northop Hall, Mr. Daniel Hughes, Post Office, Rhosesmor, Mr. James Mason, Plas Bellin Farm, Kelsterton, as overseers Mr. Jaines Reney, Marsh Cottage, Connah's Quay, and Mr. William Astbury, Galchog, Northop, as guardians; Mr. Thomas Jones, near Schools, Northop; Mr. John Evans, blacksmith, Sougliton; Mr. Richard Wynne, Plas-yn-rhos, Caerfallwch, Mr. John Arnold, blacksmith, Connah's Quay, Mr. David Morris, grocer, Golftyn, Mr. Richard Williams, grocer, Dublin, as constables. A vote of thanks to the retiring officers was proposed and carried.

ST. ASAPH CATHEDRAL SERVICES. March 30th, 1884.-Mommm AT ELEVEN. Chants, Cooke in F single, Russel in C, Higgens in F; Service, ra B flat Hampton Anthem, » O Savour of the world, Goss Kyne, Beethoven in C; Creed, Monotoned. 15, Hymn. 8., I he T.itany Nunc Bimitis, Tuckerman ml' Antheui, In thee,.0 Lord," Wheldon. 615 Ch-ints Wnlmisley in D, Marsh iu U Canticles, Barrow in F sinn-le • Hymns. 101,150, 92. b In Residence—The Rev. Canon Hugh Jones Rev. W. Morton, M.A., Suceentor; R. A. Atkins, Esq., Organist.

FUNERAL OF THE LATE RIGHT HON. LORD MOSTYN, OF M C) S rr Amidst manifestations of tho deepest and wide- spread sorrow, the remains of the late Lord Mostyn were on Friday removed from Mostyn Hall, where his lordship breathed his last on Monday, the 17th inst., for interment at Llanrhos Church, midway between Conway and Llandudno, the burying place of the ancient and esteemed Mostyn family. Since the death of the venerable Lord tokens of mourning were to be seen on every hand, and the occupants of private houses as well as the tradesmen of the district had their blinds drawn and shutters closed throughout the week. Vessels passing along the Dee or anchored in the river also floated their colors half-mast high as an emblem of regret at the death of the lineal descendant of the famous Caradoc. "King of North Wales," and from the Mostyn Hotel and other important buildings similar tokens were visible. The body was enclosed in three coffins, the shell being of elm, and the outer coffin of polished English oak with massive brass fittings, the shield upon the lid bearing the following inscription Edward Mostyn Lloyd, Baron Mostyn; Born January 13th, 1795; Died March 17th, 1884." Upon the coffin was a profusion of magnificent floral wreaths and crosses, the tributes of love and affection from Lady Mostyn and her sons, the daughters of the late Lord Mostyn (including the Hon. Mrs. Weekes), Lady Augusta Mostyu, Mr. and Lady Mary Mostyn, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mostyn, Lady Caroline Nevill, the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Nevill, the Hon. Mr. and Lady Isabel Bligh, Mrs. Charlton and Mrs. St. John Charlton, Mrs. Davies, Whitford Vicarage, Mr. and Mrs. Storey, Downing Hall, Mrs. Lancaster, Rhewl House, Nurse Jones, and others. The cortege was timed to leave Mostyn Hall in order to reach Mostyn station by the time of the arrival of the 10.5 express train from Chester, which was specially stopped in order to take up the funeral party. Before ten o'clock a large number of the Mostyn tenantry and friends of the late lord and the Mostyn family assembled in front of theHall for the purpose of joining in the last offices of respect to the memory of one who closely identified himself with every movement for the welfare of his country- men for such a long number of years. Shortly after the hour named, a brief service was held in the entrance hall, by the Rev. T. Z. Davies, vicar of Whitford, and the body was then placed in the unplumed hearse which was drawn by two black horses, the bearers being the prin- cipal employes on the estate. The clergy headed the mournful procession, followed by the large con- course of tenantry, and immediately after the hearae came Colonel the Hon. Roger Mostyn, Col. the Hon. Savage Mostyn, C.B., and the Hon. the Rev. Hugh Mostyn, M.A. (sons of the deceased lord), Mr. St. John Charlton, Pentreffynnon; Mr. Adam Eyton, Plas Llanerchymor; Mr. J. T. Roberts (private secretary to Lord Mostyn). The carriages of the following gentlemen, with drawn blinds, brought up the rear-Mr. Adam Eyton, Mr. Storey, Downing Hall, and Mr. Ralli, Henfryn. Amongst those who joined the funeral at the Hall, or who were present at Mostyn station were— The Rev. T. Z. Davies (vicar of Whitford), Rev. R. O. Williams (vicar of Holywell), Rev. G. Jones (vicar of Mostyn), Rev. R. Davies (vicar of Gorsedd), Messrs. Peter Browne (Chief Constable of Flint- shire); William Davies (County Coroner); Enoch Lewis, Mostyn Quay Edward Williams, Pentre- ffynnon Farm; R. J. Roberts, Plasuchaf Lieut. Davies, R.N.; R. W. Hughes, Upper Downing; T. Smith, Mostyn Hotel; James Smith, ditto; Robert Roberts, Wm. Roberts, and R. Roberts, junr., Glanydon House Joshua Lancaster, Rhewl House J. G. Lowry, Hanmer Colliery; Thomas Jones, postmaster, Flint; Peter Bibby, Flint; Leigh Howell, Bagillt; Abel Evans, Hendy- ddyn Edward Evans, Perthymaen; Robert Dodd, Ellis, Bychton Hall Joseph Ellis, Graig Arthur, Newmarket; Wm. Jones, Whitford, Alfred Roberts, ditto; Wm. Stephenson, Mostyn Arms; D. Roberts, Mostyn Schools; E. Roberts, Liverpool (formerly of Mostyn Gardens) Dennick, Talacre Molyneaux, Mostyn Hall; Turner, Mostyn Hall; Evans, ditto; A. Collins, late ditto A. Owens Llanasa; Owen Jones, Holywell E. J. Davies* Saithaelwyd Cottage; David Pugh, Penymaes House Thomas Hughes, Holywell Union; J. J. Williams, Pantgwyn House; Henry Judd, Weli street; Thomas Lloyd, High-street; J. Webster Jones, Ty Coch; J. Owens, Llinegar Farm; J Jones, Waen; J. Jones, Fachallt; Thos. Williams^ Mertyn John Davies, Mostyn; Richard Davies] Swan Hotel; D. Owles, Pentreffynnon; Baird', Connah's Quay; E. Bagshaw, Tre Eden Owain E. Roberts, Mount Terrace E. Griffiths, Garreg; W. Parry, Glyn Thomas Hughes, Gronant,; Thos. Jones, Custom House, Mostyn Robert Williams, Plascaptain Wm. Jones, Sea View Cottage E. Williams, Penymaes, Whitford Thomas Owens, Whitford; N. Jones, Whitford; John Roberts, Maesgwilym Richard Roberts, Tre Abbot Fawr; Hugh Roberts, Mostyn; Peter Williams, Whit- ford Robert Morris, Whitford Hugh Roberts, Ffynnongroew; Hugh Cooper, (formerly coach- man to Lord Mostyn); Robert Jones, Holywell, John Roberts; John Jones, Trelogan Brookes Penyffordd; Richard Jones, Tre Abbot Bach; Thomas Jones, Tre Mostyn; William Roberts, (keeper); John Jones, Cornel Cae Celyn; &c., The hearse was placed upon a carriage wagon and was attached to the train when it arrived in the station. The station and station yard were crowded with persons, who had assembled in sorrow to see borne away towards their last home the honored remains of one whose name was a household word, and whose memory will be oherished for years to come with the deepest veneration. Several additional carriages (besides saloon carriages for the members of the Mostyn family) had been attached to the train, which was in charge of Inspector Tinsley, and a large number of persons proceeded with it from Mostyn to Llanrhos. The arrangements on the road from the hall to the station, and also at the station, were made by several members of the Flintshire Constabulary, in charge of Mr. Superietendent Hughes, who also proceeded with the funeral to Llanrhos. On arriving at Llandudno Junction the funeral was met by the present Lord Mostyn (grandson of the late Lord Mostyn), and his brother Mr. Henry Lloyd Mostyn Master Mostyn (son of the Hon. and Rev. Hugh Mostyn), Mr. George Mostyn (formerly oiTalacre), Colonel Lloyd, Lord Richard Grosvenor, M.P., Mr. H. R. Hughes, (Lord-Lieutenant of Flintshire), Major Conwy, Bodrhyddan Admiral Roose, Rhyl; the Rev. H. Williams, vicar of Bod. rhyddan; Mr. P. Wynne York. Erddig; Mr. P. B. D. Cooke, Maes Alyn; Dr. Pierce, Denbigh Mr. A. Osmond Williams, Castell Deudraeth; Rev. J. Parry Morgan, vicar of Llanasa; Dr. Girdlestone, Rhyl (who attended Lord Mostyn during his last illrjas);: Mr. R. M. Greaves, Mr. Robert Jones (clereef the Peace for Merionethshire; Mr. Randel Caason, Under-sheriff (who was present on behalf of the High-sheriff of Merionethshire); Mr. W. Dew, Brvnbras Castle; Mr. W. Jones, Conway; Mr. O. J. Wiisms, Cefn, Mr. O. Williams, Mr. R. t>. Williams, Carnarvon Captain Wynne Griffith, Trefnant; Dr. Bold Williams, Dr. Dalton, Mr. Walker, Dr. Nicol, Mr. John Evans, Carnarvon Mr. Robert Clay, Mr. T. Williams, Llandudno Estate Offices; Mr. D. P. Davies, Tanycoed; Rev. Owen Jones, Mr. Morgan r Williams, Mr. H. Edwards, postmaster, Conway; Dr. Arthur Pritchard, Conway; Mr. J. Adey, Mr. J. A. Wells, Mr. J. Hughes, Colwyn Bay; Mr. Robert Lewis, Rhyl; Mr. G. Hayes. The follow- ing gentlemen attended as a deputation from the Llandudno Board of Commissioners:—Messrs. B. Woodcock (chairman), R. Conway, Rev. J. Spinther James, Messrs. W. L. Woodley, J. M. Young, Elias Jones, S. Bartle, W. Jones, W. Evans, B. R. Davies, G. F. Felton, W. Smith and T. T. Marks (clerk). The mournful corteje having been formed, proceeded along the road towards Llanrhos, a \dfltance of a little over a mile and a quarter. The following Carnarvonshire tenants acted as bearers —Messrs. Evan Jones, Bodafon; John Jones, Mostyn-street, Llandudno; James Dearden, Gil- faeh; T. O. Owen, Llandudno; John Owen, Hendre HouSe W. Williams, Ffynnonloyn; W. Thomas, Penffordd; J. Owen, Pentreisaf; D. Davies, Pen'r- orsedd; W. Roberts, Vaenol; D. Phillips, Penrhyn, and Hugh Williams, Fferm. All along the road to Llanrhos the blinds of private houses were drawn, and in the towns of Conway and Llandudno business was for the most part suspended out of respect to the memory of the deceased nobleman. The large funeral party walked the whole distance to the neat little village of Llanrhos, which they reached about haliipast twelve, and they were there met by a large concourse of persons from all parts of the country. Llanrhos has been for generations the property of the Mostyn family, and is famous in Welsh history as the burying-place of Maelgwyn Gwynedd. The church was founded about the sixth century. It was rebuilt in the year 1827 and a brass tablet at the side of the south window records that "Frances Mostyn, spinster, of Bodysgallen, repaired this dear little church; presented the painted window at the east end, ana endowed the schools." On the other side of the window another tablet relates in verse the virtues of Catherine and Bridget Mostyn, and in close proximity there are other mqnuments recording the deaths of other members of the Mostyn family. The coffin was borne into the church on a bier covered with ivy, and ai its head was a small beautifully worked floral cross. The church, the pulpit, reading desk and communion rails of which were draped in blaok, was crowded with mourners, the tenantry and dependants joining with the relatives and friends in the sincere regret at the death of the genial and Mfad-hearted Lord Mostyn. The service was im- f>ressivcly performed by the Rev. T. Z. Davies, M. A., vicar of Whitford and Rural Dean. The beautiful hymn:— Christ will gather in His own. was sang as a processional, and during the service the choir sang the hymn commencing A few more years shall roll. As the ooffin was being carried out of the church the Dead March," from Saul" wasplayed upon the organ by Mr. Wm. Williams. The remains were interred in the family vault on the south side of the church, and at the termination of the service a large number entered the vault-which was decked with flowers, and took a last long look at the coffin which contained all that was mortal of the esteemed and venerated Edward Mostyn Lloyd Mostyn-Lord Mostyn. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. John Smith and Son, Eastgate-row, Chester, and the arrangements at Llanrhos were in charge of Mr. B. R. Daines (Llandudno). From the time of Lord Mostyn s death on Monday until the f aneral, the bell at Whitford Church was kept. tolling at intervals, and throughout the village the steepest sorrow was manifested. On Sunday morning last, Col. the Hon. Roger Mostyn, Col. the Hon. Savage Mostyn, C.B., the Hon. and Rev. Hugh M<«styn, the Hon. Harriot Mostyn, the Hon. Katherine Mostyn, and Hon. Mrs. Hugh Mostyn, attended the English service in the church, and the majority of the congregation appeared in mourning attire, j'he service was conducted by the Rev. T. Z. Davies, visar who also preached a sermon appropriate to the ocasion from the words—"Therefore be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh (Matt. xxiv, 44). Daring the service the hymn "Thy will be done" was sang, and also the well-known and touching hymn com- mencing Days and moments quickly flying Blend the living with the dead; Soon will you and I be lying Each within our narrow bed. As the congregation were leaving the church, the Dead March" was played upon the organ by Mr. Wm. Jones, the organist and choirmaster. At the evening service in Welsh, the favourite hymns were sang Mae byd o sylwedd i barhau," and At un a wrendy cwyn y gwan were sung and the vicar again preached a fitting sermon for the mournful occasion, the text being taken .from Heb. ix, 27— It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." VOTES OF CONDOLENCE. At meetings of various public bodies held since the death of Lord Mostyn, votes of sincere condol- ence have been passed with the Dowager Lady Mostyn and the members of her family. Such votes have been passed by the Liberal Associations of Holywell and Greenfield and of RhyL At a meet- ing of the Llandudno Commissioners, Mr. B. Woodcock, the chairman, referred to the death of Lord Mostyn, and said in his death Merionethshire had lost an excellent lord-lieutenant and the hereditary House of Representatives a most useful member. He proposed that a vote of condolence be accorded to the Dowager Lady Mostyn and the family. Dr. Bold Williams seconded the motion, which was unanimously agreed to.-A vote of con- dolence was also adopted by the Holywell Board of Guardians, on the motion of Mr. John Henry. INCIDENTS IN LORD MOSTTN'S LIFE. As an evidenoe of the fact that the noble lord's infirmities of age were only of short duration, and which might be expected at ninety years of age, it may be stated that after he had passed his 89th year he was present on horseback at a meet of the foxhounds, which took place in the neighbourhood of Caerwys. His lordship was always a "mighty hunter," but it is believed that he was exceeded by his father, who was somewhat greater in bulk, and used to ride in such a daring manner that it was commonly believed he was strapped to his horse. At the meet referred to which his lordship attended in his 89th year, it was observed that he had lost none of the keenness of the sportsman, but took as lively an interest in the hunt as he had done in earlier days, and immediately on arriving upon the ground he put the question as to whether there had been a find. Of course his lordship abstained from the heavy work of the chase, but otherwise he kept his seat in a manner to be envied by younger sportsmen. Fifty years ago he was in his prime in the field, and hunting was then a different thing to what it is now. Foxes were numerous, and so wild that a day's chase was not an uncommon oc- currence. Now, however, they are reared domes- tically, and cannot be depended upon to yield any sport. His lordship often lamented the deteriora- tion which had taken place in the sport, and evi- dently preferred the hard day's race to the compara- tively short run which now suffices to terminate the career of the fox. One feature in his lordship was his genial liberality when under the influence of the beneficial ozone to be found while engaged in the chase, and there are many recipients of liberal bere- factions in the district for services rendered him in attending, when required, to his horse flesh. On Tuesday the meet at Pengwem was stopped in con- sequence of the death of his lordship, and the meet of Friday was adjourned to the following day, owing to the funeral taking place on that day. A sporting correspondent writes:—" We have information of the death of Lord Mostyn, the oldest baron in England. He was the buyer in one lot of the whole of Lord George Bentinck's stud- stallions, brood mares, yearlings, foals, and horses in training. One of the lots was Crucifix with her foal, which developed into the lurching Surplice, who won both the Derby and St. Leger. Nearly fifty years ago Lord Mostyn won the Oaks and St. Leger with the flying Queen of Trumps, who I believe was only once beaten, and that was when a dog ran across the course and she tried to bolt into the judge's box."

ELEGY ON THE DEATH OF LORD MOSTYN, WHO DKPABTED THIS LIFE JtUWB 17TB, 1884. Mourn, Cambria I mourn I a peer and prince laid low! One of thy sons, whose heart was all aglow, To keep untarnished what remains to fame, Of ancient greatness blended with thy name! He, like the line of kings from which he sprang, In all reverses to thy fortunes clung; And like them also, though subdued, he shone With nature's majesty, lacking but a throne. • • • • Thou hast not much fair Cambria now to vaunt- A crag, a crypt, a ruined turret, gaunt, A name of undisputed Celtic sound, A cairn historic, questionable mound, A few rare souls of purest Cymric cast, Guarding the treasures of thy glorious put- That thou canst turn a deaf or callous ear, And leave unsung, unmourned, thy noblest peer Mourn Mostyn then! for Mostyn loved thee well, Amidst thy sylvan scenes he chose to dwell He looked upon thy children as his own, As hidden talent brought to light has shewn He loved thy harp-the music of thy land, And nurtured them with open, generous hand: The struggling muse oft found the path to fame, By timely sympathy, or his honoured name; In other walks of life, there live who bless, The heart now cold which felt for their distress He loved the language of thy ancient race, And turned its numbers with a native's grace He honoured it—not foreign classic lore In the heraldic motto which he bore: Its acoents were the last in which he sighed, Heb Dduw heb ddim,"—and—" Duw a digon "—died. • • • • • Mostyn is dead! and by his death is cast, A veil of darkness o'er the epectred past; The page of history while he lived looked young, For through the halo which around him hung, We saw the ghostly shades of heroes near, Moved in their presence with a sacred fear: He died I how suddenly is changed the scene, The put shut out-and ages intervene. Despised Cambria I shall we ever more, A worthier mourn ? a patriot to the core One who will live and love whate'er betide, The rank of Cymro, with a Cymro's pride; One who will all thy privileges fend, Acting thy guardian to the bitter end ? No, never more! Is not the rising tide, Of Teuton influence outspreading wide! And in its flood thy sons await their fate, Lose their identity and degenerate. • » • • • Then cherish thou such names as Mostyn long, And make them green in thy immortal song; Grave marble tablets in the minateral naves, Record the deeds of thy deserving braves These records only—soon, they all must be From which to glean thy waning history. • » « • Rest. Mostyn, rest, thou didst what could be done,— Reap thy reward in the new life begun Had we not heard the last of thy kind voice That thou wert resting, we would now rejoice; But there's the pang which rends the heart in twain, We shall not see thy gentle self again; Thy name, however, will from age to age, Grace Cambria's noblest chronologic page. JOSEPHUS,

ST. ASAPH. VA.Guxcy.-At St. Asaph Court Houee on Tuesday, before E. W. D. Broughton, Esq.-James Child, a native of Leeds, was charged by P.O. Williams with begging on the 25th met., at Bodelwyddan village. Prisoner pleaded guilty and was committed for 14 days hard labor. CONSERVATISM.—A meeting of the Rhyl, St. Asaph and district Constitutional Association was held on Thursday last, Mr. A. Humphreys, presi- dent, in the chair, when the accounts for the past year were produced, and other business transacted. It was thought that the association isnow sufficiently strong for the St. Asaph district to be severed from that of Rhyl, and the meeting decided upon such f\ ('; 111 'p.

HULl VV ELL PARISH* CHURCH SERVICES. FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT. March 30th, 1884.. MORXIJTO.—Venite, Monk in C Te Deum, fj^^Krrie, 166, Breslau 166, St^n- ju G Cooke EVExiNO (Choral ^r^]_liJcat, Parkinson in E Nunc THmi^Hei^le in E'; Anthem, Doth not wisdom cry," Hymns, 160, Bedhead 280, Weybridge. Rev B O. William*»M.A., vicar; Rev. E. Mayhew Jones, B.A., curate; Mr. Wm. Hall, organist and choirmaster. i

Births. 20th inst., at High-street, Caerwys, the wife of Mr. George Jones, of a stillborn child. 21st inst., at Whitford-street, Holywell, the wife of Mr. John Richards, tailor, of a son. 21st inst., the wife of Mr. Edwin Davies, Rose Hill, Bagillt street, Holywell, of a daughter. 21st inst., the wife of Mr. John Williams, near the Cemetery, Holywell, of a son. 21st inst,, the wife of the Rev. Evan Daviee, Wesleyan Minister, Caerwye, of a daughter. 23rd inst., the wife of Mr. Thomas Hughes, Bank-place, Holywell, of a son. 23rd inst., the wife of Mr. James McVeigh, Hutchfield's-row, Holywell, of a daughter. 24th inst., at Afonwen, Caerwys, the wife of Mr. Isaac Walker, of a son. Marriages. 22nd inst., at the Register-office, Holywell, Mr. John Hughes, to Miss Mary Caroline Hughee, both of Bagillt. 22nd inst., at the Register Office, Holywell, Mr. John Hughes. Gadlys-lane, Bagillt, to Miss Mary Catherine Williams, Vine Cottage, Bagillt. 25th ins., at the Register Office, Holywell, Mr- Robert Thomas Davies, Old Office, Mostyn, to Miss Mary Parry, Owen's Terrace, Ffynnongroew. 27th mst., at the Register Office, Holywell, William Jones (watercress), to Miss Alice Jones, both of Penymaes, Holywell. Deaths. 19th inst., at 12, Johanna, youngest daughter ° £ .the Jf^ -Q Jones, Esq., of Hartsheath, Flintshire, aged 49 years. 20th iSt., at his daughter's residence at Mold, in his 79th year, Mr. John Conway, late of Yscopty, St22ni?Pinst., at The Watergate-house, Chester, Henry Potts, of Glanrafon, Denbighshire, in his 74th year. 24th inst., Stephen Noel, son of the Rev. J. S Lewis, Guilsfleld Vicarage, aged 3 months. 24th inst., at his residence, the Loughborough Hotel, Loughborough-road, Brixton, Fred, &e beloved son of Alfred Dickinson C C 27th inst at UpperDownnig/Holy well, Mrs. Wmstanley^mother of Mr. R. W. Hughes), in the 83rd year of her age. R.I.P.

THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS WILL MEET Friday, March 28th Nant, Prestatyn. Auusday, April 1st Colwyn. Friday, 4th Pwllgwyn. &T 10.30.

ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING.—The annual vestry meeting of the parish was held on Tuesday morning at St. Winefred's Hall, for the purpose of nominat- ing guardians and overseers and appointing way- wardens for the ensuing year. The Vicar (Rev. R. O. Williams) presided, and there were also present, Messrs. J. Garner, J. Carman, Owen Jones, J. K. Evans, John K. Evans, J. E. Jones, H. Judd, D. Oliver (Greenfield), Pyers Edwards, Thos. Roberts (Greenfield), Wm. Williams, J. Peters, T. Thomas. Wm. Jones, and John Marsden (vestry clerk). The Vicar having read the notice convening the meeting, it was proposed by Mr. Wm. Williams, seconded by Mr. Carman and carried, that the retiring guardians, Messrs. Owen Jones, Bagillt-street; J. K. Evans, Frondeg; J. Garner, High-street; Rev. J. E. Jones, Bagillt Vicarage; and Mr. Samuel Davies (Boot), be again nominated as guardians of the poor for the parish. The following list of persons was proposed by Mr. Carman and seconded by Mr. Judd, to be submitted to the justices for the selection of over- seers of the parish-Messrs. Robert Lloyd, Albert House; R. Baldwin, Greenhill Thos. Thomas, Whitford-street Joseph Peters, Panton-place Septimus Howell, Bagillt; J. K. Evans, Greenfield House; W. F. Morris, High street; and J. J. Williams, Pantgwyn House.—On the motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Oliver the following gentlemen were appointed waywardens for the ensuing year—Whelstone—Mr. William Michell ColeshillFechan-Mr. Isaac Taylor; Bagillt Fechan —Mr. William Pierce Bagillt Fawr-Mr. Leigh Howell; Brynford-Mr. John Jones Calcot—Mr. Robert Bagshaw; Greenfield-Mr. John K. Evans. —The usual sum having been voted for cleaning the vestry-room, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Vicar for presiding. HOLYWELL AND GREENFIELD LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. —The following letters have been received by Mr. P. Harding Roberts, the secretary of the above association in reply to the letters sent by him for- warding copies of the resolutions passed at the last meeting of the association. 12, Downing Street, S.W., 20th March, 1884. Birt,-I am directed by Lord Richard Grosvenor. to acknow- ledge the receipt of your letter of the 19th instant enclosing copies of the resolutions passed at a meeting of the Holywell and Greenfield Liberal Association viz.—(1.) Approving of the present policy of Her Majesty's Government, and (2) relative to higher education in Wales, and the establishment of a middle class school at Holywell, and Lord Richard desires me to thank you for the same. I remain Sir, yours faithfully C. J. MAUDERY. Privy Council Office, 20th March, 1884. SIR,—Mr. Mundella desires me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter on behalf of the Holywell and Greenfield Liberal Association to which he will give his careful atten- tion.—Yours faithfully, H. S. BRYANT. Privy Council Office, 20, 3, 84. SIR,—I am directed by the Lord President, to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the resolution of the Holywell and Greenfield Liberal Association, conveyed in your letter of yesterday with reference to t e establishment of a middle class school in HolyweU.-I am, Sir, your obedient servant JOHN R. DASENT Bryngwenallt, Abergele, 22nd March, 1884. DEAR SIR,—I beg to acknowledge the receipt of copies of the resolutions passed by your Association, the one expressive of its sympathy with and determination to support the Government, the other having regard to higher education in Wales. I am glad to notice from the newspaper reports that you had such a successful meeting, and trust that your Association will be the means of maintaining and advancing the growth of liberal principles in your district.-Believe me to remain, yours faithfully JOHN ROBERTS. Mostyn, 20th March, 1884. SIR,Pray convey my best thanks to the Holywell and Greenfield Liberal Association for their sincere sympathy with the Mostyn family in their bereavement. My mother especially requests me to do the same for her.—Yours faithfully R. MOSTYN. NORTH WALES ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL UNION. —The seventh annual assembly 01 the North Wales English Congregational Union, commenced on Wednesday at Oswestry, under the presidency of Mr. A. J. Shepheard, of London, the delegates present from Flintshire being-Buckley Rev. H. Elvet Lewis—Connah's Quay: Rev. D. B. Hughes.—Holywell: Rev. Owen Thomas, M.A., Rev. David Oliver, Rev. W. Oliver, M.A.—Mold Rey. D. B. Evans, Mr. J. Griffiths, Mr. J. F. Pugh. Rhyl: Rev. D. B. Hooke, Mr. R. Oldfield, Mr. P. M. Williams, Mr. R. S. Peot, Mr. 0 Edwards, Mr. Taylor. The following ministers were received as members of the Union :—The Revs. D. B. Evans (Mold), D. B. Hughes (Connah's Quay), Flintshire Rev. John Morgan, Brecon College; Rev. Thomas Lloyd, Colwyn Bay Revs. D. S. Thomas (Bedd- gelert), John Howels (Arthog), and D. G. Evans (Harlech), Merionethshire. The English church at Penmaenmawr was also received into the fellow- ship of the Union. The Rev. D. B. Hooke read the annual report, in the course of which he stated that several new brethren had come amongst them. In Flintshire, the Rev. D. B. Evans, of Bala College has been ordained pastor of the church at Mold; and the Rev. D. B. Hughes, of the same college, pastor of the churches at Northop and Connah's Quay. The members of the Congregational Church, Fish-street, Hull, having given a cordial invitation to the Rev. H. Elvet Lewis, of Buckley, to become their pastor, he has accepted the call and will shortly enter upon his new sphere of labour. The treasurer's statements will show that though the number of contributors has increased, yet that the amount contributed does not manifest improvement. The ordinary income of the Union, inclusive of a balance of J64 3s. 3d. was £1,003 8a. 4d. of which JE2 188. 7d. only remains in hand. The grant from the Church Aid Society was j6269. Although your committee propose to spend this year more than was spent in 1883, yet they do not think it right to ask for an increase of the grant from the central fund. The Special Jubilee Fund for the liquidation of the debts on our church property in North Wales, has now reached, in promises, nearly 17,000 out of the Y,10,000 required. Of this JE2,274 9s. 2d. was received during the past year, of which 9 125 3s. 8d. remains in hand. In reviewing the work of the past year, the report stated that the Rev. W. G. Rees still continues his good work at Bagillt and Flint. In both oases, more especially at Flint, an increase in membership and attendance is reported. The debts on the buildings have been reduced though 450 still remains to burden the iron church at Bagillt, and L120 at Flint. The same regret applies to the churches at Greenfield and Mostyn, of which the Rev. T. Palmer James is pastor. A slight increase in membership is reported from both of these places. A decrease in the membership is reported from Holywell, which has also suffered seriously by the removal of several English families* The mission work at Connah's Quay has received considerable attention during the year. In the autumn of last year the Rev. D. B. Hughes, of Bala College, heroically took charge of this station, with which the church at Northop was soon allied. Already, the results have more than justified what has been done, and there is prospect of an important church being established here. The report was adopted, and among the grants voted were -Bagillt JE40 Connah's Quay and Northop, £100; Flint, J645 Greenfield, L35 Holywell, £ 30 Mostyn, £ 45. Before the Conference ended a motion in favour of the disestablishment of the Church in Wales was passed. The assembly was continued on Tuesday when resolutions in favour of Aberystwith College, and of local option were passed. A paper was read by the Rev. M. O. Evans on The Sunday school and the Church of the future, and our duty with regard to them." The luncheon was presided over on Tuesday by Mr. Stuart Rendel, M.P.