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

FFYNNONGROYW. THE WELSH REVIVALIST.-Tho Rev. Richard Owen, the well-known and much appreciated Welsh revivalist, visited Ffynnongroew on Tuesday last, and crowds of persons from various parts of the country assembled at the three services held during the day. The result of the meeting has been that the number of applicants for church member- ship during the day amounted to 36.

LLANFERRES. DEATH OF MR. POTTS.-We regret to announce the death of Henry Potts, Esq., J.P., of Glanrafon, Llanferres, and the Watergate House, Chester, which took place at the latter place on Saturday evening, the 22nd inst. The deceased gentleman was 74 years of age and had suffered for a long while from a lingering illness. Mr. Potts was greatly respected by the tenantry, and was universally beloved in the Parish, where he had lived so many years his quiet unassuming bearing, and his uniform kindness and consideration to rich and poor alike had endeared him to all; while his character bore the stamp of a sincero christian gentleman. lie was a justice of the jieace for Flintshire and Denbighshire, and had filled the office of High Sheriff for both counties, for Flintshire in 1852, and for Denbighshire in 1877. In Mr. Potts, Llanferres Church had a warm supporter; the School and Clothing Club a liberal subscriber and the poor of the parish a practical sympathizer, and many are the blessings which have been showered on him and his now bereaved widow for their benevolence in annually supplying the needy of the parish with warm and comfortablo clothing. His name will long be remembered with respect, for The actions of the just smell sweet and blossom in the dust." His remains were interred in Chester Cemetery to-day (Thursday).

——A. LLANERCHYMOR. MISCELLANEOUS MEETING.—A very pleasant meet- ing took place on Saturday evening last at Salem Chapel, when the second of the series of entertain- ments was given under the presidency of Mr. Hugh Hughes, Glanmor Cottage. There was a good attendance, and the following programme was gone through, the adjudicators in the several com- petitions being the Revs. John Jones, Rhos, W. Wallace Thomas, and Mr. D. Griffiths :—Part song, God speed the right," Mr. J. E. Booley and party recitation, Willie a'r aderyn," Mr. Peter Foulkes song, Mr. Peter Jones, Mostyn recita- tion, Miss M. A. Hancock; song, "Hiraeth" Mr. William Jones; chorus, "Mae coron i blant yn y nef," Mr. D. Hughes and children recitation, Mr. R. Samuel Davies. Nine entered the competition for reading, and the prize was divided between Miss Louisa Jones and Mr. J. E. Booley; song, Mr. Evan Owens, Pentre; song and chorus, "Pretty robin red breast," Mr. J. Davies and party duett, Messrs. M. and T. Williams; song, I I Eryri,' Miss S. Booley. A very interesting competition took place, in which five parties of not loss than four in number, each competed in repeating from memory a piece read at the time. The prize was won by Messrs. H. Williams and party. Song, Hark, I hear an angel sing," Mr. T. E. Hughes; part song, Off the lino," Mr. J. E. Hooley and party song, "Caingc y delyu," Miss Lizzie Lloyd chorus, Dowch yn ddirwestwyr," Mr. D. Hughes and children song, Robin Adair," Miss Jane Pritchard; recitation, Pwt o waith Beti," Mr. J. D. Roberts; song, "0 tyred yn oi," Miss M. J. Roberts duett, Stop ar mixio Saesueg," Messrs. Amos and W. Jones glee, •' Jolly little clackor," Mr. D. Hughes and children. Tho singing of the children, under the leadership of Mr. D. Hughes was very much admired, and their glee, "Jolly little claeker" was loudly applauded. Tho pro- was very much admired, and their glee, "Jolly little clacker" was loudly applauded. The pro- gramme had, owing to tho lateness of the hour to he curtailed.

HOLT.OWAY'H OtyiMEXT PILLS.—Rheumatism and Neuralgia.—Though the former disease remorselessly at tacks persons of all ages, and the his victims from the ive.Lk and delicate, the persevering1 use of these remedies will infallibly cure both complaints. After the affected parts have beeu diligently fomented with hot brine, and the skin thoroughly dried, Holloway's Ointment must be rubbed in firmly and evenly for a few minutes twice a day, and his Pills taken according to the printed directions wrapped round each box of his medicine. Both Ointment .q,ld l'ill,, arc aC(,()1I1pnni,'d hy instructions designed for the public at. large, and no invalid, who attentively reads tli.'in, can now I If: aI, any l.s how (.1 doctor hilllscll successfully.

Metals and Mining. THE METAL MARKET:— LEAD: „ £ s. d. £ s d. Eng-Ush pig, common n 7 (j—11 12 6 w1!; 1112 6-u 17 e ,« ;vB 11 17 6-12 2 6 sheet una bur 12 10 0 PiPc 12 17 G- rd 15 10 0- ii-liite 1G 10 0-19 0 0 "patentshot 14 15 0- Spanish n 0 0- —— Sl'RLTEB — Silesian, ordinary brands. 11 10 0— —— special brands 14 15 0.- English, Swansea 15 2 6— —— COPPER :— Tough cake and ingot 00 0 0—61 0 0 Best selected 61 0 0-62 10 0 Sheets and sheathing. 65 0 0—69 0 0 Flat bottoms. 68 10 0-'12 0 0 THE PRICE OF LEAD.—A correspondent writes :— My attention has been drawn to a diagram of average prices of English pig lead, prepared by Mr. Sopwith, Memb. Inst. C.E., who is, or used to be, largely concerned with lead mining in the North of England. It embraces a period extending back to 1767, and presents one remarkable feature, viz., that from one cause or another there has been a marked depression in value of lead at intervals of about fifty years. In the year 1780 the price is shown at dEll 5s. Od. per ton; then after various oscillations, it reached £35 per ton in 1S06 but in 1832 (fifty-two years from date first quoted) it fell to Yl I 10s. Od. per ton. Four years afterwards the price is shown in 1836 at over C2,5 per ton but in 188-1, to which period, by the way, the diagram I refer to docs not extend, the price has airain fallen to XI 1 1 Os. Od. Hcre again I Dote tho saÍlw interval of fifty-two years. I beg to draw your attention to what seems a curious coincidence. Perhaps some of your numerous contributors may be able to give some explanation of the causes which influenced the depressions of 1780 and 1832, and state whether it was due in these years to political causes, or is it to be ascribed, like the present depression, to over- production. LOCAL LEAD MINES. SINCLAIR.-The lode in the GO level south, Wacco shaft is one foot wide, yielding stones of lead. The intersection of Balen Gwyn lode must soon be a reality. WEST HOLWAY. —In the SO level east the cross-cut north has reached the hanging side of the lode, and a nice mixture of lead and blonde has been discovered. GREAT HOLWAY.—Forty tons of lead and a parcel of blende have been sold from this mine, where several pitches are yielding good quantities of lead, and work is being prosecuted with the usual vigour. HOLWAY CONSOLS.—In the 70 level south, Partridge shaft, fair progress is being made the lode is two feet wide, yielding stones of lead, and the composi- tion favorable to an early improvement. The pitch in the back of this level continues to produce lead and blende in paying quantities. (XOKSEDD AND JXERLLYN.—Some splendid stones of lead are being raised in the 70 level east, where the lode is l ft. wide, a decided improvement upon anything L, seen within the last 100 yards. The pitch west continues to yield lead in paying quantities, as for some time past. LEAD ORES SOLD. Mine. T. C. per ton. Purchasers. Tankemlle 30 0 G 11 0 l'anther Lead CO. Roman Gravels 100 0 6 15 (j Walker, Parker & Co. Ditto. 50 0 6 15 G Panther Lead Co. Ditto. 50 0 7 1 0 Piuncom Co. Ditto 50 0 7 0 0 Ditto. I Pierretitto 70 0 11 1G G Quirk, B,).rtori & Co.

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IT IS WOUTII A TRJAL.—"J was troubled for many years with a compliant, gravel &c., my blood became thin, I was dull and inactive, could hardly crawl about, and was an old worn-out man all over, and could get nothing to help me until I got Hop Bitters, and now my blood and kidneys are all right, and I ayi as active as a man of thirty, although I am seventy-two, and I have no doubt it will do as well for others of my age. It is worth the trial,"—(Father.) „ Fr'Vanc^ Published by the Proprietors DAVIES AND CO., at their General Printing Office, High Sb et, Jlolywell.

HOLYWELL. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Friday last, the following members were present —Mr. Alfred Parry (in the chair), Rev. Walter Evans, John Henry, Esq. Nannerch-Rev. Watkin Williams Newmarket—Rev. D. Williams Holy- well—Rev. J. E. Jones, Messrs. J. Garner, J. K. Evans, and S. Davies Flint—Messrs. T. Jones, and IVeliard Evans Nortliop -21r. Wm. Astbury Ysceifiog—Messrs. J. Williams, and Wm. Thomas. FINANCIAL. The following cheques were granted the Relieving Officers to relievo the out-door poor Moid district £ 140 Holywell do 13-5 Whitforddo. 80 THE MASTER'S BEPORT. The Master's journal showed that the number of inmates in the house last board-day was 166; admitted since, 5 discharged, 8 dead, 3 number remaining on the books, 160. VAGRANTS. According to the Master's record, the number of vagrants relieved during the past fortnight was 140 shewing an increase of 40 over the number relieved the corresponding period of last year. VISITING COMMITTEES REPORT. Mr. Owen Jones, as a rneml ?r of the Visiting Committee, had. visited and inspected the Work- house, and as customary, had found everything clean and regularly kept. He expressed his wish that the Visiting Committee should meet en the premises as soon as practicable to see to some repairs required on the premises. THE CHAIRMAN. A letter was read from the Chairman (J. Scott Bankes, E>q.) apologising for his unavoidable absence, owing to his attending the Committee Meeting of the Agricultural Show at Ruthin, which took place on Friday l ist. REFUSAL OF RELIEF. Emma Lloyd, residing at Ysceifiog, applied for out-door relief. It was stated that the applicant was the owner of a cow, and also of some property in the neighbourhood, which brought her in a considerable rental.—The Rev. Walter Evans thought the Board could grant no relief to rate- payers.—Mr. John Williams pointed out that the case was a deserving one.—The Board ultimately refused the application. THE BLIND MAT-MAKER. Mr. Samuel Davies brought to the notice of the Board, the case which had previously been dealt with of the blind man who was allowed money in the way of loan, to obtain cocoa-nut fibre for making mats. The sum of 5s. was allowed him to buy fibre but that was not sufficient, and Mr. Samuel Davies bought one owt. for him, and the man obtained one-half of that quantity and manu- factured some mats which were brought to the Workhouse for the inspection of the guardians, and some were bought by the gentlemen present, and by the r llion. Consequently owing to the facilities given him to obtain fibre his pay had been reduced. The man could not sell enough mats to make it pay, and therefore he was as badly off as ever, and Mr. Davies was desirous to know was he to receive any consideration from the Board; or was he to be allowed to go back to the old groove." He appealed on behalf of the man's family, and also on behalf of the ratepayers, and he would leave it to the consideration ot the Board as to whether he should have an increase of pay so as to enable him to carry out his work more satisfactorily towards the maintenance of Ids family.—Mr. Alfred Parry was of opinion that they could do no good with him, and the Board had not been able to do so for the last 2.5 years.—Mr. Thos Jones said he knew the man and he thought he was nothing but a professional beggar.—Mr. Henry said that to supply the man with fibre was quite contrary to the law.—The Clerk said that there was 13s. 9d. due to him from the Board.—Mr. Samuel Davies continued that the poor man should be put upon a basis to enable him to work to keep his family; but as soon as he was able to show his work to any advantage he was nushed back to his former sfraif: and that proving to be the case the Board would have no alternative but to support him again. No doubt lie would continue his old practice of begging, and he trusted that the man would receive the con- sideration of the Board.—The Rev. D. Williams asked had Mr. S. Davies undertaken to find him with fibre, and whether he admitted that he wanted the Board to encourage the man if so, that would simply be a premium to idleness, and if Mr. Davies had such confidence in the man's abilities, he would better speculate in buying fibre for hiiii.Ilr. Alfred Parry did not see the advisability of having the mats brought to the Union to be disposed of aud another thing, they might be there for years before they were sold.- After some further conversation it was moved by Mr. John Henry, and seconded by the Rev. D. Williams, that the man should conduct his own affairs, and if he failed, he would have an offer of the house.— The motion was carried without an amendment. AN APPEAL FOR REPAYMENT. A communication was read by the Clerk, which he had received from the Local Government Board, with regard to an appeal made by Mr. John Owen Roberts, Relieving Officer for the Holywell Parish, against a disallowance of the sum of 7s. 6d. which was made in his accounts by the district Auditor at his audit for the half year ended at Michaelmas, 1S3,. and the Local Government Board was desirous of being furnished with the observations of the Board of G uardians on the subject of the appeal.— Mr. J. O. Roberts had informed them of the dis- allowance of the said sum and the auditor's reasons for making the disallowance were that the 7s 6d was unlawfully paid by the officer, in relief to Harriet Humphreys, a pauper residing at Bagillt, whose child named John, had not regularly attended school in accordance with the 40th section of the statute 3U and 10 Vie. cap. 79, and therefore the sum mentioned was due from the Officer.—Mr. John Owen Roberts in appealing against the said disallowance and surcharge, contended that the child John Humphreys was not in a fit state of health to attend school as was testified by two certificates from the Parochial Medical Officer and School Attendance Officer. Under these circum- stances he thought the surcharge ought not to be reversed, on the following grounds, firstly on the merits of the case, the child being ill; and if the Local Government Board were of opinion that the said disallowance and surcharge was illegally made, and he respectfully wished the Local Government Board would be pleased to issue their order remitting the same. The consideration of this case was adjourned till the next meeting of the Board. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. On the motion of Mr. John Henry, seconded by the Rev. Watkin Williams, a vote of condolence was passed, to be forwarded to Lady Mostyn, ex- pressing the sympathy of the Board with her Ladyship and her family upon their bereavement through the death wf Lord Mostyn. ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACTS. The following tellers were accepted for supply- ing the workhouse with provisions, clothing and other necessaries for the ensuing quarter. Bread lis. per lOOlbs, Mr. Joseph Jones (High street); rice, I i-d. per lb., Mrs. Littler (Brynford-street) butter, Is :.?ll per lb.; salt, Is 7d per cwt. coffee, Is 2d per lb"; vinegar, 3d per quart, Mr. Thomas Williams (Whitford-st.j flour, 28s 6d. per 2401bs. cheese, 7d per lb. soap, 24s Gd. per cwt. oatmeal, 28s. Cd. per 2401bs candles, 5 Ld. per lb. mustard, Did per lb. pepper, Is per lb. blue, 7d per lb. starch, kl per lb. split peas, 13s per cwt. Mr. D. Williams (Shop y groes); tea, IsSd per lb., Mr. T. Griffiths (Whitford-street) coal, 10s 10d per ton slack, 7s 6d ditto; coke, lis 2d ditto, Mr. R. Jones (Milwr) new milk, 9" per gallon, butter milk, 2d. per gallon, Mr. Owen Owens (Brynford Hall) cofliiis-ad Lilt, 13s. 3d. each, youths, Gs. Gel. each (with letter-, »d. extra), Mr. J. Parry Ellis (Nant Mill); beef and mutton, without bono (bone gratis) G-J-d. per lb., Mr. Evan Jones (Clifton House) shoes—men's, 7s. Cd. per pair, women's. 5s. per pair, youths', from 12 to 16 years of age, 6s. 6d., from 8 to 12 years of age, 4s. Gd., from 1 to 8 years of age, 3s. 6d. per pair,Mr. John Hughes (High- street); sugar, 2\d. per lb., Mr. J. E. Jones (High-street). THE BERKSHIRE SYSTEM. A circular was read from Mr. J. Oswell Bury, hon. sec. of the North Wales Vagrancy Committee, together with a list of stations, which will be in the following districts of North Wales Anglesey, at Gaerwen nml Gwnlehinai; Carnarvonshire, at Llan- fairfi eh m, B< I he da, Llanberris, Dolwyddelen, Beddgelert and Criccieth Denbighshire, at Rosset, Chirk, Wrexham, Llangollen, Llandegla, Abergele, Cerrigvdruidion and Denbigh Flintshire, nr, Mold, Connah's Quay and Overton Merionethshire, at Barmouth, Corris, Llanuwchllyn and Trawsfynydd; Montgomeryshire, at Pool Quay, Newtown, Llan- brynmair, Llanidloes and Guilsfield.

RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. The fortnightly meeting of this Authority was held on Friday last, and the following members were present: John Henry Esq., (chairman) Rev. Walter Evans, Messrs. Samuel Davies, Alfred Parry, and J. Kerfoot Evans. THE MOSTYN WATER SUPPLY. The Clerk read a letter from the Local Govern- ment Board stating that they did not approve of instructing an Inspector to come down and confer with the members of the Authority in connexion with the above water supply.—Mr. Alfred Parry was of the same opinion as he thought it was quite contrary to common sense to send a man down, when they could do the necessary business themselves.— The Rev. Walter Evans was of opinion that it would be better to leave it undone.—The Chairman asked was the need of water so pressing as to have it done immediately.—The Rev. Walter Evans said from what he had heard there was a deal more fuss made aboutitthan was really necessary. -The Chair- man asked whether they must resort to law to have the scheme carried out P Had they not better withdraw and allow the matter to drop.—The Rev. Walter Evans also thought it would be better to leave the matter alone.—The chairman asked the Surveyor could he not supply the Authority with a more condensed scheme.—The Surveyor said he could do so if they wished.—Mr. Samuel Davies proposed that the Authority carry out the present requirements.—The Chairman asked the Inspector to prepare a smaller scheme, one that would meet the present want, and he also requested the Inspec- tor to advise them on the subject. After some more conversation it was:resolved to instruct the Inspector to prepare a scheme on a smaller scale, to be con- fined to the requirements of Rhewl. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Inspector reported that there was nothing of special interest to report that had taken place in the course of the last fortnight. He had visited and inspected Bagillt, New Brighton, Walwen, Green- field, Mostyn, Whitford, Lloc, Caerwys, Ysceifiog, Lixwm, and Brynford, and where nuisances existed had ordered their removal. Mr. Alfred Parry said that he always noticed in the Inspector's report, in alluding to places that he visited that where nuisances existed had ordered their removal," and he desired to know did they remove the nuisances, and conform with the Inspector's orders ?—The inspector said they did generally.—Mr. Samuel Davies said he knew of landlords who had removed the nuisances immediately on being told to do so, and he then spoke, complimenting the Inspector on the speedy manner the nuisances at various places were done away with. BAGILLT DRAINAGE. The main sewer was fast drawing to a completion and the side drain ordered at the last meeting of the Authoriy would also be finished by Monday or Tuesday next.—The Surveyor had arranged with Mrs. Foulkes, of Castle Villa, to meet the men on Monday to point out to them what was necessary to be done for the removal of the nuisance at the Downhill Cottages. r, UNION WATER SUPPLY. The Surveyor reported that the wells at the Workhouse had been sunk, one having been bricked to surface and the bricking of the second one com- menced. Both in the course of the ensuing week would be covered in and secured. The agreement for the holding of land required as a reservoir at Milwr from the Earl of Denbigh, has been en- grossed in duplicate and a copy sent to his lordship for signature. The agreement with the London and North Western Railway Company re the Connah's Quay Drainage had not yet come to hand nor had the Inspector received any reply from the Company's Engineer as to the repairing of the old sluice in the Downhill Pool. CONNAH'S QUAY DRAINAGE. The Clerk read a letter received from Major Tulloch in which it was asked whether the Authority had arranged with the London and North Western Railway Company as to the construction of the sewer under their line of rails to drain the ditch running up the line at Connah's Quay.—It was stated that everything was ready, and the Surveyor was only waiting for the receipt of the engrossed copies of agreements. BY-LAWS. The Clerk read a letter received from the Local Government Board respecting the bylaws framed by the Authority, The draft copy of the bylaws had been returned and the Local Government Board desired that a series of the bylaws framed in accor- dance therewith and duly adopted by the Rural Sanitary Authority should be submitted for confir- mation after the preliminary requirements of sec- tion 184 of the Public Health Act, 1875 have been satisfied, and the Local Government Board further instructed the Authority that when the bylaws were forwarded for confirmation they should be accompanied by the draft and also by a copy of a newspaper in which the Authority had advertised to apply for confirmation of the bylaws; and the Local Government Board wished to add that if any objection to the proposed bylaws should be made by any person locally interested they would of course deem it necessary to consider the grounds of objections. COUNTY COURT: TUESDAY Before Horatio Lloyd, Esq., Judge. There were 60 new plaints and 15 summonses after judgment entered for hearing at this court, the major part of which were not disputed and were disposed of by Mr. Pugh the registrar of the court. A SOLICITOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES-AN IMPORTANT JUDGMENT. His Honor gave judgment in a case which was heard at the last court, in which Mr. William Freeman, auctioneer and sheriff's officer, Holywell, sued Mr. George Lockyer, solicitor, Gresham Buildings, London, to recover the sum of j63 10s. for costs and possession fees in executing a warrant of fi. fa. issued in the suit of Mullord Brothers v. Lewis, of Rhyl. Mr. H. A. Cope, was for plaintiff, and Mr. Wm. Davies, for defendant. His Honor said that Mr. Freeman, was an officer employed by the Sheriff of Flintshire, and he sued to recover £ 3 10s. from the defendant Mr. Lockyer, the expenses of levying and taking possession in an action in which Mr. Lockyer was the solicitor for the plaintiff. The question had been raised for the defence whether the solicitor was personally liable in the matter, and whether it was not merely a case of principal and agent, where the principal was disclosed, and whether the right of action if any would lie not against the agent but against the principal. On the hearing, the case of Brewer and Jones was referred to, on behalf of plaintiff, as it was decided in that case that the solicitor was was decided in that case that the solicitor was liable. At first sight he would admit that that case appeared to finally decide the question, but on looking up the matter, he found a case of Royle v. Busby and Son, reported in 6th Law Reports, Queen's Bench Division, page 171. That was a case brought by the Sheriff of Cheshire against solicitors for fees and was heard at Manchester assizes before Lord Justice Bowen, without a jury. The execution proving abortive, judgment was given for the defendants. The case proceeded to appeal, and eventually was heard before the Lord Chancellor and Lords Justices Baggallay and Brett, and resulted in the principle in the judg- ment in the case of Brewer v. Jones being reversed. Indeed one of the judges went so far as to say that the judgment in the latter case stood self con- demned. His Honor referred at length to the facts in the case of Royle v. Busby and Son, and sum- med up the dicta there laid down as being that where a solicitor does no more than lodge the war- rant as an officer of the court with the sheriff he is not liable, but if he take any further steps in the matter, he may or may not make himself liable by an expressed or implied contract to pay the fees. That being the principle laid down, his Honor proceeded to apply it to the case then before him, but in the first place he referred to a point raised for the defence, and the case in re Cracroft which was quoted, in which it had been decided that the sheriff's costs should be paid out of the bank- rupt's estate. But that decision would not effect the case then before him, because there the seizure was made prior to the filing of the petition, and the amount exceeded £ 50, but in this case the position of matters was distinctly the reverse. The facts of the case as given in evidence was that on the 12th of October last, a warrant was lodged with the W'r Under-sheriff's agent in London, and in due course reached Mold at ten o'clock on the morning of the 13th. The morning post left Mold at 10.30, and it was said that the sheriff's warrant could not be sent off to the officer, who resided in Holywell, by the early post there being insufficient time. How- ever, the warrant was made out and was about to be sent to the officer, when a telegram was received from Messrs. Sisson and George, solicitors. Rhyl, giving notice that the defendant Lewis had that day filed his petition for liquidation. Thereupon the Under-sheriff wrote to the defendant inform- ing him of this information, and stating that they had made out the warrant and forwarded it to the officer, with instructions not to levy unless defend- ant telegraphed him on Monday morning to do so, adding "We are afraid it will be useless expense to seize now, the petition having been filed, but if you desire it please wire our officer." Accordingly on Monday morning, the 15th October, the sheriff's officer received a telegram from Mr. Lockyer requesting him to levy at once." Thereupon the plaintiff did seize under the warrant, but restrain- ing orders were obtained at the instance of the receiver in bankruptcy. Some correspondence followed, but nothing appeared to be done between the 15th and the 18th October, when the Under- sheriffs wrote to the defendant informing him thai the Sheriff had been restrained from proceeding to a sale, adding "looking at the small amount at stake, do you wish us to retain possession ? If you do, of course it is understood that you will see that the officer is paid possession :aoney, &c." In reply to that letter, the defendant wrote on the following day I certainly can give no undertaking as to the possession money." It was obvious that the ques- tion for him to decide was whether the telegram and letters constituted an implied contract to pay the fees ? It was clear to his mind that where a solicitor left the warrant simply with the heriff he would not be liable, but if he interfered after- wards in giving express directions, he believed he made himself impliedly liable for the fees. Was the telegram evidence of contract P He believed that it impliedly was, for Mr. Freeman knew no one else in the action excepting Mr. Lockver, beyond seeing the name of the plaintiff at the back of the writ. He believed that telegram made Mr. Lockyer personally liable. However, after the letter of the 19th, that defendant was not going to be responsible for the fees, he did not think that it would be fair to push the implied contract further than that day. He gave judgment for plaintiff for £ 2, which would include the possession fees up to the 19th Oct., disallowing the fees for the six days following that date.—Mr. Wm. Davies submitted that after the letter of the 13th Oct. from the Under- sheriffs, Mr, Lockyer in sending the telegram was acting for the Under Sheriffs for that particular purpose.-His Honor could not accept that view. Mr. Lockyer should have telegraphed to the Sheriff and said I have handed you the warrant do your duty." In that case he would not have been per- sonally liable for the fees.—Mr. Wm. Davies said the point was an important one, for he did not know how soon he may be in the samelposition as Mr. Lockyer.—On the application of Mr. Cope, costs were allowed on the recovered amount. AN ABANDONED CLAIM. Mr. Wm. Davies referred to an action of Charles Thomas v. Joseph Williams, partly heard at the last court. The claim was for extra masonry work in connection with the Peers' memorial at Ruthin, and the defence set up that more work had been struck out of the contract than was included in the extras." Since the last court the plaintiff had sent notice withdrawing frem the action, and he (Mr. Davies) applied for costs for the defendant. The application was granted. A VALUABLE BED. Mrs. S. A. NewalJ, of Bagillt, sued Elizabeth Jones to recover 5s. 6d. The plaintiff alleged that when she was leaving the Harp Inn, Bagillt, she sold the defendant a bed for 6s. and she had also lent her Is. The defendant had repaid her Is. 6d. and the action was to recover the balance.—The defence was that the bed was given her by the- plaintiff for assisting her to remove her furniture, and in her household duties.—Judgment was given for the amount claimed. CROSS SWEARING. James Ainscough sued Moses Evans, of Green- field, to recover half-a-year's rent of a coal yard he held under him. The plaintiff said that he let the yard to defendant in Sept., 1882, at a yearly rent of dE5 10s., payable quarterly, and he occupied it for nine months. He (plaintiff) obtained a quantity of coals from defendant to the amount of Xl 16s. 6d., and the first quarter's rent being deducted from the amount he paid him the balance. Defendant continued using the yard, but in March, 1883, he received two notices of meetings of the defendant's creditors, but he did not attend the meetings, nor did he hear what took place at them. The defend- ant left the yard in the month of April, but his weighing machine remained on the ground for some time afterwards. There was no coal on the ground, and so he (plaintiff) removed the machine and weights to his own yard and kept them there until defendant claimed them.—In reply to the de- fendant, the plaintiff said he never took an ounce of coal from the yard beyond what he had purchased. He had promised to take the rent out in coal, but during the second quarter he refused to let him have coal when he spoke to him at Green- field. He had obtained a thousand bricks from defendant, but that was not on account of the rent. The defendant admitted having taken the yard at the rent named, the rent to be paid for in coal. He found that the undertaking did not pay, and he gave plaintiff notice in writing in November that he would leave in February, a copy of which he produced.—The plaintiff positively denied having ever received notice from the defendant.—His Honor remarked that it was a very sad thing that the parties could not agree upon the simple facts. It was quite shocking to see men giving each other the lie in that way. He had not the slightest idea as to who was right. He gave judgment for the defendant, but without costs. A BAGILLT ACTION. Robert Williams, shopkeeper. Bagillt, sued J. Brown, to recover X4 15s. 8d. balance of account.— Mr. H. A. Cope was for plaintiff, and Mr. Wm. Davies defended. The only item in dispute was 14s., the value of two lamps, which the plaintiff said were ordered by the defendant for the Bagillt Spelter Company, and defendant promised to see that they were paid for. When the bill was sent to the Company, they repudiated their liability. For the defence, Mr. Davies said the lamps were obtained for the use of the Company, and the bill had been initialed by the clerk at the works and passed for payment.—The claim in respect to the lamps was abandoned without calling witnesses, and judgment was given for plaintiff for £4: Is. 8d.

HIGHWAY BOARD MEETING. The monthly meeting of this Board was held on Friday last at the Court-house. The following were the waywardens present-Mr. Isaac Taylor (in the chair), Messrs. H. W. Thorn (Caerwys), Edward Hughes (Isglan), Robert Jones (Merllyn), Thos. Jones (Bronfadog), John Ellis (Penuchar- plwy), John Williams (Gelli), N. H. Morris (Ysceifiog), W. Griffiths (Gwespyr), John Edwards (Caerwys), William Mathews (Caerwys). Clerk — Mr. H. A. Cope surveyor Mr. Henry Judd. AN APOLOGY. A letter was read from the Chairman, St. John Charlton, Esq., explaining that he was prevented from attending the meeting in consequence of the interment of Lord Mostyn taking place that day. ANNUAL MEETING. The next meeting was fixed for Thursday, the 10th prox., in accordance with the provision of the Act, which required that the annual meeting should take place between the 7th and 14th April. MAIN ROADS. A letter from Mr. David Williams, the county surveyor, was read, in which he desired to inform the Board that he was very well satisfied with the state of the main roads within the district of the Board and their maintenance during the year, and that he should report the same to the county authority at the next Quarter Sessions. The Board expressed its satisfaction with the Surveyor's management of the roads. DAYS OF MEETING. Mr. Robert Jones, Merllyn, gave notice that at y the next meetiag he would move that the day of meeting be altered to the first Friday in the month as formerly held. The signing of cheques concluded the business of the meeting.

FLINT. SUDDE DEAT-.I.-On Monday evening another sudden death occurred at Pentre, Flint. About half-past five o'clock the deceased Evan Williams, a man between 50 and GO years of age and who was employed at the North Wales Paper Mill, Oakenholt, complained of feeling ill and was carried home where he died about five minutes afterwards. A CURIOSITY.-We have been shown a neat piece of penmanship this week the work of one of the Flint Corporation officials. It is the "Lord's Prayer" and ''the grace" and the writer's name written within the circle of a threepenny piece. Each letter is distinctly and correctly formed and can be easily road. It was written with an ordinary Pickwick pen. THE CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE AT FLINT.—Mr. R. Ap Hugh Williams, the Conservative candidate for the Flintshire Boroughs, attended the monthly meeting of the Flint Conservative Club on Tuesday evening, and delivered an address dealing with a few of the subjects which now occupy public attention. Mr. Thomas Bate, J.P., presided. COUNTY COURT FRIDAY. Before Horatio Lloyd, Esq., judge. At this court there were 51 new plaints, 40 judgment summonses, and 15 adjourned cases set down for hearing. "MONEY IN THE DANK, INDEED "—AN AMUSING CASE. A judgment summons was brought by Thomas Hewitt, of Connah's Quay, against Job Redding, of the same place. Mr. C. W. Tibbits appeared for the plaintiff, and the defendant was represented by his wife, who said her husband was employed on the quay at Connah's Quay, but during the winter months work was very irregular. She had a family of eight children, but none were working. -Mr. Tibbits asked what had become of the money in the bank ?-Defendant's wife indignantly Money in the bank, indeed; where should I get money in the bank from."—Mr. Tibbits explained to the court that a previous judgment summons had been issued against the defendant in the same case, but on the defendant's wife promising to raise some money from the bank and pay the debt the summons was withdrawn. The defendant had never paid as promised, and his client was obliged to take out the present summons for the amount.— Defendant's wife jocularly pointing to Mr. Tibbits Where does he think I should get money to put in the bank from; does he think I have robbed someone for it." Addressing his Honor, I have no money in the bank."—His Honor made an order for payment in two months. RE GRIFFITHS IN LIQUIDATION. Mr. T. W. Hughes (Flint) made an application to his Honor for an order for payment forthwith in the case of Pryce Griffiths, of Flint, against Robert Griffiths, of Green Park, Tryddyn, near Mold. The case was heard at the last Mold court, when his Honor gave jugdment for the plaintiff with costs, and made an order for payment by in- stalments of Xi per month. Since then the plaintiff had filed his petition, and his affairs were now in the hands of the Official Receiver, on whose behalf he (Mr. Hughes) now appeared, and asked for an order for payment forthwith. A sale of the defend- ant's goods was announced for Monday, and it was necessary execution should issue at once.—His Honor made the necessary order. DAMAGE TO LAND. Thomas Jones, farmer, near Mold, sued the New Hafod Lead Mining Co., for XG, the amount of damage and compensation for such damage done to his land.—Mr. H. G. Roberts (Mold) appeared for the defendant company, who stated they had taken a piece of land for mining purposes in tho defend- ants' holding, and the present action was to recover value and compensation for the damage so caused. —Examined by Mr. Roberts, the plaintiff stated he was a farmer; the New Hafod Lead Mining Company had a mining piece on his land, and the waste from the mine covered two acres, for which he paid 30s. an acre. He had seen Capt. Williams, the agent for the defendant company. They had gone over the land and they could not make it any less, and Captain Williams told him he had sent to inform the company of the fact.—Mr. Roberts ex- plained that the usual custom was to compensate the holder of the land by paying double the amount of rent paid for the land. He would submit to judgment for the amount claimed, which was given. THE NEW BANKRUPTCY ACT. Thomas Parry and Co., coal merchants, of Mold, sued William Coppack, ship carpenter, of Connah's Quay, for Y,4 16s. 3d., value of goods sold and de- livered.—Mr. C. W. Tibbits (Connah's Quay) defended.—The debt, which was not disputed, was proved by Mr. Thomas Parry, and judgment given for the amount.—Mr. Tibbits, on behalf of the defendant, applied that the proceedings upon tho judgment might be stayed for seven days to enable the debtor to file a request pursuant to rule I of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883, which enables a debtor to obtain an Administration Order. —His Honor in- terrogated the defendant on his inability to pay the amount, and as to whether his debts amounted to £ 50, above which amount proceedings cannot be taken under this section of the Act.—The defend- ant replied that his debts did not amount to £ 50.— The application was allowed. JONES LLOYD AND CO. V. BEECH. Robert Beech, innkeeper, of Llanarmon, was sued for £ 50 for goods supplied to him as an inn- keeper.—Mr. H. G. Roberts (Mold) appeared for plaintiff, and stated that since entering the case into court he had received a letter from the defend- ant's solicitors (Messrs. Lloyd and Roberts, of Ruthin) asking him to delay the proceedings to allow the defendant to raise money on some pro- perty of which he is possessed to pay his clients, he applied that the proceedings might be delayed for the purpose. The debt was originally X54, but his clients had reduced it to X50, so as to bring it within the jurisdiction of the court.-Tho applica- tion was granted. RENT IN ARREAR. Joseph Lewis, of the Ship and Anchor Inn, Flint, for whom Mr. T. W. Hughes appeared, sued Robert Wilson, of Flint, for XI 3s., arrears of rent. The defendant's wife appeared, and applied for an adjournment to enable her husband who was called away from home to appear.—Mr. Hughes con- sented to this on the costs of the day being allowed. ARREARS OF WAGES. Thomas Evans, painter, now of Winsford, lato of Mold, sued Henry Letts, innkeeper and painter, for 17s. arrears of wages. The case was dismissed without costs. +

GREENFIELD. HIGrr TIDE. -Abnorin:tlly high tides are expected on and about Saturday next. CONCERT.—On Tuesday evening last, a very successful concert was held at the Welsh Indopen- dent Chapel (Ebenezer), the proceeds of which were to be devoted to increase the funds in connection with the Sunday school. The chair was taken by Mr. John Hughes (loan Hugh), and the programme was sustained by the following amateurs :—Mr. Evan Hughes (Brynford), who rendered the songs Old Land of peace and concord," "All hail to thee, Cambria," and the patriotic song Y Cymro," with excellent taste. Mr. Hughes possessing a baritone voice of good compass, the songs suited him admirably, and he was loudly applauded on his every appearance. Mr. William Jones (Glan-y- morfa) also contributed two Welsh songs, which were well-received. Mr. Thos. Jones (Llanerchymor), sang a popular song, and was deservedly applauded. The Rev. W. Wallace Thomas (pastor) sang to his own accompaniment a very amusing ditty relating to the rapid in-coming and out-going of fashion in C the present time, and he was enthusiastically applauded. Mr. W. Barker (Bagillt) very ably recited" The earthquake," which was much appreciated by his hearers. The most interesting item on the programme was the creditable singing of Master Joseph Davies, a boy of tender years. of Little Robin Redbreast," the chorus being taken up by a few of his friends. Mr. John Lloyd read a literary selection with good taste. Several choruses were prettily sang by the juvenile choir, under the leadership of the pastor, and on each occasion they were loudly applauded. Master Roberts and Miss Davies very tastefully sang a duett. The following programme was ably gone through—adress, chair- man chorus, the children song, Mr. W. Jones reading, Mr. John Lloyd; song, "Jack's yarn," Mr. T. R. Foulkes chorus, the children song, The farmer's boy," Mr. Thos. Jones song, Old land of peace and concord," Mr. Evan Hughes; song, The tide of fashion," Rev. W. Wallace Thomas; song, "MegoIIaisytren," Mr. William Jones song, Sailing," Mr. T. R. Foulkes song, Pretty little robin redbreast," Master J. Davies and party; song, "All hail to thee, Cambria," Mr. Evan Hughes; duett, "Where do you journey, my brother?" Master Roberts and Miss Davies; recitation, "Tho earthquake," Mr. W. Barker; .song, Mr. William Jones song, Little Jim," Mr. T. R. Foulkes dialogue, Miss Davies and Mr. Jones; song, "Y Cymro," Mr. Evan Hughes. The duty of accompanying the singers was ably performed by Miss Alice Oldfield (River Bank). Before the termination of tho concert a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the chairman and singers, upon the motion of the Rev. Wallace Thomas, and was suitably acknowledged. The attendance was 9 all that could be desired, and, no doubt, the pro- coeds of the concert will largely augment the chapel funds.

PRE STATYN. PETTY SESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, before T. G. Dixon, Esq., (chairman), and W. Pryco Jones, j Esq. The business transacted at these Sessions was un- usually light. WARNING TO CARRIERS. Edward Hughes, residing near Newmarket, was charged by Acting-sergeant R. Jones, Mostyn, with leaving largo stones, which had been used as scotches on the Llinegar Hill in the Parish of Llanasa, on the 4th inst. The Officer stated that it was a common practice with persons resting their animals on the hill to leave tho stones used, in the middle of the road, to the danger of travellers. The Chairman condemned the practice as being most dangerous to parties driving, and defendant was ordered to pay 10s. 2d. fine and costs. LICENCE TRANSFER. The Bench declined to transfer the license of the Eagle and Child, Gwaensycor, to the new tenant until the next Session, pen ding further inquiries. EDUCATION. Mr. P. Smith Jones summoned William Williams, of Tanlan, for neglecting to send his child Peter to school as required by see. 11 of the Education Act, 1876. It was explained that although the boy was 13 years old in January last, he had not passed the exemption standard, and would have to attend school until he was 1-1 years old. The Bench doubted whether they had any jurisdiction as to children over 13 years of age, and as this was the first case of the kind brought before before them it was adjourned for another month. The confirmation of the appointment of overseers for the parishes in the Petty Sessional division of Prcstatyn, and a bastardy case concluded the business.

caerwys! FAIR DAY.-The usual monthly fair for the sale of cattle, sheep, and pigs, on Tuesday was stopped, but a large number of horses were paraded and good prices obtained. SUICIDE, -A landlord of one of the Caerwys hotels fastened up his donkey in the stable on Saturday morning, the 22nd inst. On his going to the stable later on in the day he found that the poor animal had managed, by means of the rope by which he was fastened, to strangle himself, and thus put an end to his existence VESTRY.—A parish vestry was held in the school- room on Thursday evening, the 20th inst., to elect overseers and waywardens; also to nominate a guardian to succeed the late Mr. Evans, of Caerwys Hall. W. Pickstone, Esq., was voted to the chair, in the absence of the Rector, who was unavoidably prevented being present. It was unanimously carried that Mr. Wm. Evans, of Fox and Hounds, be nominated as guardian. Mr. W. Davies, butter merchant, and Mr. Thos. Roberts, butcher, retain their offices as overseers; as also do Mr. W. Matthews, Lee Cottage, Mr. W Matthews, Glan Llyn, Mr. John Edwards, Bodlondeb, and Mr. Henry Thorn as waywardens for the coming year. The vestry also confirmed the decision of the justices in quarter sessions to sell the building known as "The Round House" or Old Lockup," situated in Mostyn-square, to Mr. J. T. Anwyl. The vestry separated after giving the usual vote of thanks to the chairman.

MOLD. I B THE ROYAL FLINT MILITIA,—The Royal Flint Militia or as it is now called the 6th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps will assemble at Rhyl for their annual training on Monday, June 23rd. The recruits meet at Mold on the 28th proximo. We append a paragraph which appeared in the Lancet. —Sura-eon-Major Williams, M.D., 6th Battalion the King's Royal Rifle Corps, resigns his commis- sion also is permitted to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform on his retirement." VESTRY MEETING.—A vestry meeting was held at Mold on Thursday, for the purpose of electing guardians of the poor and overseers for the ensuing year, and for passing the accounts of the Burial Board. Mr. H. G. Roberts, presided.—On the motion of Mr. J. E. Davies, seconded by Mr. J. Rothwell, the following gentlemen were elected guardians :—Messrs. John Corbett, wine and spirit merchant; E. P. Edwards, tanner Edward Jones (Gwernaffield,) Edward Jones (Bistree Farm), P. Griffiths (Pistill Farm, Nerquis), and Edw. Peters, builder (Looswoocl).On the motion of Mr. John Hughes, seconded by Mr. William Hookes, the following were appointed overseers :—Messrs Edwd. Griffiths, grocer George Taylor (Brynybaal), Jas. Griffiths (Tynewydd Farm), and Job Edwards, grocer and confectioner. All the above-named gentlemen were re-elected.—The accounts of the Burial Board were submitted, as well as the report of the auditors (Messrs. John Hughes and J. E. Davies), thereon, and the accounts were unanimously passed.-The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman, on the motion of Mr. John Morgan, seconded by Mr. William Dykins.

RUTHIN. At Birkenhead Police Court, on Monday, an old man who gave his name as Richard Griffiths, late of Ruthin, was sent to gaol for two months with hard labour for atonoma«« in' s tools from the works at the new Town-hall, on Saturday night last, having been caught in the act by the watch- man. POLICE COURT.-At the Ruthin Police Court, on Monday, Police-constable Edward Roberts, sum- moned Robert Jones, Ffynuou, Llanarmon, for being drunk and refusing to quit the Cross Keys, Llanarmon. Defendant did not appear, and his case was adjourned for a fortnight. It transpires that defendant, has paid upwards of £ 11 in fines in less than two years. THE RECENT RACES.—We understand that the results of the protests made as to the Farmers' and Tradesmen's race has been made known, and, that the stewards have declared Mr. C. D. Phillips' Bess," the winner; and Mr. John Knowles, of Denbigh's Polly," second. Mr. Hill's "Polly," and Mr. E. Hughes' Plougliboy," who came in first and second, being disqualified through having previously ran in other races.

Markets and Fairs. IIOLYWELL MARKET—FRTTUV Wheat, per hobbet of lGSlbs 12s. Od. to 14s. Od. Barley" 147 lbs 8s. Od. 11s. 6d. Oats" 105 lbs 6s. 6d. Ss. Od. Beans" isolbs 12s. Od. 13s. Od. PRODUCE Clover Hay, per ton 80s. Od. « 95s. Od. Meadow "70s. Od. 80s. Od. •Wheat Straw, ws. Od. Gos, Od. Barley Straw, aos. Od. 35s. Od. Oat Straw, 40s. Od. 45s. Od. Potatoes, per 224 lbs 6s. 6d. Ss. Od. Beef per lb 7d. to lOd. yreal Sd. lOd. Mutton" gd. « 11(^ £ ork, 7d. « 8d. Fowls per couplc 3s. Cd. to 4s. 6d. Fresh butter per lb is 7d 14 Is. 0d!