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

TUESDAY—Before Richard Sankey, Esq. (chair- man), Rev. T. Z. Davies, Rev. Walter Evans, and John Henry, Esq. LICENSE TRANSEER. The license of the Downhill Tavern, Bagillt, was transferred to Mr. George Bates. A LICENSE REFUSED. Mr. William Owens, applied for a transfer to him of the Harp Inn, Bagillt. The Chairman said the applicant had previously kept a licensed house, and they said that he had been fined 40s. and costs for Sunday trading. The magistrates could not transfer a license to him under the circumstances and there- fore the license would be dismissed. WAYWARDENS' LICENSES. Mr. H. A. Cope, clerk to the Highway Board, applied in the ordinary course, for the licenses of the Justices to enable the waywardens of the several townships, if necessary, to enter into con- tracts with the Board for the supply of materials &c. The application was acceded to. SPECIAL LICENSES. Special licenses were granted the Misses Lansley, of the Cross Keys, to sell refreshments in a tent on a field in the Strand on Whit-Monday next, on the occasion of the Druids and Foresters' Gala-day; and also to Mr. Williams, of the Wellington Inn, for the sale of refreshments on a field at Bagillt, on Whit-Monday during the Foresters' fete. ABSENTEES. William Edwards, of Holywell, was summoned by Sergeant Matthews, for being drunk and dis- orderly in High-street. The defendant, who had been repeatedly convicted, did not appear, and a warrant for his apprehension was granted. A warrant was also issued for the arrest of Thomas Bond, of Greenfield, who did not appear to answer two charges of drunkenness. ASSAULTING A RELATIVE. Thomas Brooks was summoned for assaulting John Thomas, a relative, whose eye bore traces of recent illusage. The complainant said he was desirous of settling the case, the defendant having promised to pay ihe expenses to which he had already been put. The defendant's mother appeared and said her son was from home.—The Chairman remarked that had he been present the case might have been withdrawn, but he would have to appear at the next session to explain his conduct. REFUSING TO QUIT AT LLOC. Joseph Morris, a powerful looking young man, residing at Whitford, was brought up in custody, having failed to appear on warrant, charged with being drunk and refusing to quit the Rock Tavern, Lloc. Police-constable Adams stated that at seven o'clock on the night of the 26th of Nov. last he was called into the Rock Tavern, where he found the defendant fighting with another man. He endeav- oured to persuade him to leave the house quietly, but he refused to do so, and he had to turn him out by force. The defendant, who admitted that he had taken a drop too much drink," pleaded guilty to a long list of convictions for drunkenness and as- sault. He was fined 20s. and 15s. 2d. costs, and in default of payment he was committed to prison for one month with hard labor. A REVENGEFUL SON. John Roberts, of Bagillt, was summoned by his sister, Jane Roberts, acting on behalf of her a-'ed father, Robert Roberts, for sureties to keep the peace. The complainant did not appear, and Police-constable Knight stated that she was unable to attend owing to her father being in a dying' state. The defendant was also absent, and the Bench ordered a warrant to issue for his appre- hension. BATTERED MEASURES. Eliza Pierce, a seed dealer, was summoned by Superintendent Hughes for having two defective seed measures in her possession, one of which was not stamped. Mr. Hughes said that he found the measures in the defendant's possession on the 29th of March last, at Mostyn, and as he approached her stall he saw her attempting to conceal them. The quart measure was half a gill deficient, being dinged in various parts. The pint measure was not stamped and it was slightly deficient in holding capacitv. The Chairman in imposing a fine of Is. with 8s. costs, said the Bench were convinced that there was not the slightest intention to defraud in this case but it would be much letter for Mrs. Pierce to purchase new measures and get them .stamped in the ordinary way. The old measures were ordered to be forfeited. ILLEGAL REMOVAL OF SHEEP. Abel Owens, of Llanasa, was summoned for illegally removing forty sheep and lambs to Mostvu without first having obtained a movement license. Acting-sergeant Jones said on the 29th of March he saw forty lambs and sheep at Mostyn station, belonging to the defendant. They had beeu brought there by truck, and when he spoke to defendant he said that he had not got a license for their removal nor did he know that one was required. Defendant told him that he had brought the sheep from Llanfairtalhaiarn, and had put them on the train at Abergele. At the time regulations were in force prohibiting the removal of sheep from Denbighshire into Flintshire without a removal license. He told defendant so at Mostyn, and he replied that he had not got a license, and that he must take his chance as to what became of him.- The defendant said that had he known a license was required, he would have returned to Abergele for one.—The maximum penalty for removing the sheep and lambs amounted to X200, but the Bench imposed a fine of Is. per head only, amounting to 40s. and costs. AN APPLICATION DEFERRED. Mr. John Jones, of Pentre, Flint, applied for a temporary transfer of the license of the Packet House, Greenfield, now unoccupied. The applica. tion was deferred to the next sitting of the court. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE CASES. William Hughes, Tai Coed, Greenfield, was summoned by 0 Mr. Eliseus Jones, attendance officer of the Holywell School Board, for neglecting to send his child Hugh to school. He was fined os. An attendance order was made against Joseph Jones, of Mount Pleasant, whose son Edmund, was between 13 and 14 years of age and had only passed the first standard. A similar order was made against William Williams, also of Mount Pleasant and John Roberts, Tattum's-row, Bagillt and the Bench pointed out that uuless the children were sent to school regularly until they attained the age of 14 years they would be liable to be sent to an Industrial School.—A warrant was ordered against Thomas Williams who was summoned for neglect- ing the education of his child, and who did not appear. APPLICATION TO REMOVE A BOY FROM AN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. A labouring man, giving the name of John Hughes, applied to the Bench for an order to enable him to remove his son from an Industrial School, to which he had been committed under the Ele- mentary Education Acts. The man stated that he was obliged to contribute 2s. 6d. weekly towards the support of his son, who under the order of commitment had still two years to serve in the school.—Superintendent Hughes said that he had received a letter stating that the boy was getting on very well at the school, and was learning a use- ful trade, and it would be a pity if he were removed. —The Justices stated that they had no power to order the boy's release, and the only course open to the applicant was to apply to the Home Secretary.

ST. ASAPH. The Bishop of St. Asaph's General Ordination intended to be held on Trinity Sunday next, is unavoidably postponed to Sunday, the 13th of July

GWESPYR. QUARRY ACCIDENT.—On Thursday last, the first inst., as Mr. Charles Williams, father of Mr. W. Williams, of the firm of Williams and Davies, Higher Talacre Quarries, was being employed along with a number of other men, in removing the soil from over the rock in his soil's quarry, a mass of earth fell upon him, almost completely covering him. When extricated from the perilous position in which he was situated he was found to have received severe injuries. He was conveyed to his son's house and Dr. Mitchell, of Gronant, was immediately sent for. After a careful examination it was found he had received fractures of a leg and arm, contusions and abrasions of the skin, the upper lip cut through and several teeth knocked out. We understand that under the careful treatment of the Doctor, the injured man is progressing most favourably. ANOTHER ACCIDENT.—Almost simultaneous with the above, and upon the same day, W. Smith son of Mr. George Smith, of Gwespyr, was severely injured by a runaway horse, the property of Mr. Cunninghame, of the Talacre home farm. It appears the horse was in charge of a youngster, harrowing in a field, where also Smith was employed. On crossing a small gutter in the field, the harrows came in contact with the horse's heels, and the animal immediately became restive and tore away at a tremendous pace. Smith seeing this ran to meet him, and caught him, but was dragged along, when the horse came against a drill which stood in the field, tumbled over the young but plucky fellow and trod upon him, severely injuring his thigh. Im- mediately he ewas up he was off again, but was ultimately stopped in his mad career by another workman. The services of Dr. Mitchell were also called into requisition in this case, and under his treatment, we hear the young man is getting on far above the anticipations of any of those who saw his injuries.

RHYL. HANDSOME DONATION BY MR. LITTLEn.-At a meeting held in Brunswick Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, last week it was announced that the proceeds of the various tea meetings, &c., held in aid of the new organ fund amounted to about X80. Thereupon Mr. B. Littler, Bodbyfryd, generousiy announced that he would contribute the remaining sum neces- sary to clear off the debt on the organ. This sum, we understand, amounts to JE62, the total expense being E450, of which 1300, had been left in his by the Mr. J. Griffiths, Albert Villa. EXTENSIVE THEFTS BY A GinL.-At the Rhyl police court on Thursday, Hannah Davies, 16 years of age, of Vale-road, was charged on remand with stealing sundry articles of jewellery, the property of James Culley, 30, Vale-road and Hannah Davies, mother of the girl, was charged with receiving the articles knowing them to have been stolen. The Rev. G. A. Butterton, D.D., and W. Price Jones, Esq., occupied the bench. Of the articles mentioned in the search warrant one earring, three brooches, and one table-cloth were recovered. Cully identified also five babies' frocks, two petticoats, one piece of shawl, one cloth jacket, four brooches, three earrings, eleven odd earrings, nine studs, three pairs of sleeve links, one compass, one cross, and seven odd pieces of jewellery, all found in the the house.—The younger prisoner pleaded guilty and was sent to prison for two months. The elder prisoner was discharged with a caution.

a BAGILLT. THE GUILD.-The customary meeting of this institution in connection with the Bagillt Parish Cnurch was held at the National School-room, on Tuesday evening last, when an interesting and instructive evening was spent. REVIVAL SERVICES.—The popular Welsh revivalist, the Rev. Richard Owen, visited Bagillt on Tuesday last, and delivered eloquent and powerful sermons, in the morning and afternoon, at the Tabernacle Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, to exceptionally large congregations. The attendance was so great that sufficient sitting room could not be found. Great devotion was manifested, and the Rev. gentleman's sermons were listened to with rapt attention. Between the proceedings, prayers were offered by lay members of the different Churches in the village both Welsh and English and at the terminatiou, several expressed their wish to become members of the Church.—The Rev. Richard Owen left in the afternoon for Chester, at which place he was to preach in the evening. CONCERT.—On Monday evening last a concert was given in the Welsh Baptist Chapel, under the presidency < f Mr. David Hughes (Bettisfield Colliery). T!ie proceeds of the concert were to be devoted tow vds the chapel funds. A choice miscellaneou programme was gone through which consi ed of solos, duetts and quartetts, rendered in ;ri admirable manner by several of the most prominent local amateurs, amongst whom were Mrs. I ■ ighes, Miss Annie Foulkes, Mr. Edw. Huo-hes, an l others of equal reputation. During the'evening encores were frequently demanded by the highly appreciative audience, which was tolerably large. Mr. David Hughes (junior) presided at the harmonium in an excellent manner, his accompaniments being all that could be desired. As regards the vocilists, they one and all sustained their 0 parts in I a praiseworthy manner, and therefore it would be invidious to particularize. At the close of the concert, the chairman, in a few suitable remarks, thanked the vocalists, who had so kindly given their services, and also those who were present for attending, and three hearty rounds of applause were accorded the singers and the efficient accompanist. The vote was ably seconded by Mr. Chas. Evans, and Mr. Hugh Pierce, and the concert was brought to a close, with the singing of the National Anthem.

MOSTYN. Tho Right Hon. Lord Mostyn has been appointed president of the Llandudno Conservative Club. MARITDM. Ai-rivals:-Cargan, as (Davidson), from Belfast, iron ore, 92; Lady Stuart (Hughes), from Connah's Quay, 95 Devon, ss (Lobb), from Carthagena, iron ore, 607 Forest Deer (Mitchell), from New Quay, iron ore, 68; Aston, ss (Coppack), from Connah's Quay, 78; John James (Clayton), from Plymouth, manure, 78; John Taylor (Black), from Ballyshannon, timber, 125. Sailings: Thomas (Williams), for Liverpool, coal; Livadia (Horton), for Liverpool, pig iron; Cargan, ss (Davidson), for Belfast, coal; Devon, ss (Lobb), for Cardiff; Thomas and Anne (Corker), for Liverpool, coal America (Ravenscroft), for Liverpool, pig iron; Luther (Mills), for Liverpool, pig iron Mary (Dale), for Liverpool, pig iron Aston Coppack), for Belfast, coal. DEATH OF MR. JOHN GITTINS, MOSTYN. — We regret to state that Mr. John Gittins, of Rhewl, Mostyn, departed this life on the 28th of April, aged 74 years, and was buried at Rhewl Cemetery on Friday last. His father the late Mr. Wm. Gittins, who resided in Shropshire, was sent for by the late Sir Thomas Mostyn, about 80 years since, to manage the Collieries that were worked at Mostyn Park, and he also managed the said pits fcr several years for the late Lord Mostyn. When Mr. Cookney of London, commenced to develope the huge seams that were found at the Mostyn Collieries, he selected the late Mr. John Gittins, as his underground manager, which seams brought abundant pecuniary recompense for working. He was also underground manager for the late Mr. John Lancaster, who had great confidence in his ability. He was considered an authority to appeal to on the various stratas lying in this district, Sir George Elliott, Bart., M.P., and the late Mr. John Lancaster, often con- sulting with him. He was a man of good memory, abundant wit, and strong common seuse; and had he obtained a scientific education, such as is afforded in the present day, he would have no doubt proved himself a remarkable man. He was father to Mr. Thomas Gittins, the present underground manager of the Mostyn Collieries, and under the chief and able management of Mr. Joshua Lancaster, has worked these collieries with very few accidents during a number of years. SALE AT MOSTYN HALL.—The two-days' sale of the live and dead farming stock at Mostyn Hall, to- gether with the cellar of curious, rare and choice old wines, terminated on Friday, the sale being conducted with the promptitude and efficiency which mark the business dealings of Messrs. W. Dew and Son, the well-known auctioneers of Bangor and Rhyl. The implements, saddlery, and carriages sold remarkably well, but the chief interest was in the sale of the old wines for which a spirited competition took place. One hundred and eighty bottles of Gingnard's brown sherry, bottled in 1812, were sold for 4Ss. a dozen, and 72 bottles Deidesheime, were bought at 3s. 4d. a bottle. Eleven bottles of 1847 champagne realized 6s. a bottle, and 5s. a bottle was paid for 27 bottles of dry champagne. A Greek liqueur (Arrack) of 183.5, fetched 5s. a bottle, and Harley's sherry of 1796, 4s. a bottle. Thirty-two bottles of hock of 1826, were sold for Is. 2d. a bottle, and 40 pints of old Malmslev, at 3s. "Coat's" brown sherry, 184.5, sold at 4s. a bottle, and 48 bottles of still hock, realized 2s. 9d. whilst seven old bottles of old champagne sold at 5s. and six imperial quarts of fine Madeira, 1778, brought 4s. a bottle. The competition for the very old rum was very keen. Four bottles of that liquor fetched 12s. 6d. each and five bottles of fine 1761 rum were sold at 14s. a bottle. Two bottles of 1830 rum were disposed of at 7s. each. Five bottles of Williams' Moselle, 1825, were sold at 2s. 6d. each and 30 pints of cherry brandy at 4s. 3d. a pint. Thirteen bottles of Madeira 1794, and two bottles of Holland cherry brandy, 1817, fetched only 2s. 6d. a bottle, but 120 bottles of Day's Madeira, 1845, realised 74s. a dozen. Ten four year old Welsh wedders, were sold for 24s. a head the Scotch wedders realized 29s., and the two-year-old Welsh ewes with lambs, 37s. each. A black Berkshire open sow, fetched 16: and a second C.-) 7s. 6d. a cross-bred Berkshire sow, dE4 10s. Od., and a four-month-old black Berkshire boar, £ 1 16s. Three carriage horses, eatli described as "aged," were sold for T,14 10s. Od. £ 13 10s. Od. and £ 20 respectively. Colonel Mostyn's hunter "Prince," seven years old, well known with the Flint and Denbigh hounds, realized £ 4G an aged brown mare, a good fencer, was sold for £ 15. The cart horses were purchased for the sums of £ 35, X57, £ 16, £ 40, .£4.f, and Y,42, and a couple of colts were sold for C-21 and £ 16 respectively. The milch cows were all of the Ayrshire and Shorthorn cross, and sold as follows;—Scotchsen, 7 years, X13 10s. Pengoch, 5 years, JE15 15s. Pincen (barren), E9 Beauty, 4 years, X 16 5s. Dairymaid, 5 years, C 17 Gwen, 7 years, £10 os. Corngam, 4 years, S20 Cochan, 6 years, zC20 5s. Jenny, 4 years, Cl3 5s. Brithig, 3 years, X15 Unicorn, G years, X20 Bryncoch, E 15 5s. red and white cross-bred heifer, £ 15 2s. 6d. two-year-old heifer, X20 10s. Gd. and a two-year-old shorthorn pedigree bull was sold for L15 5s. A number of bullocks and heifers realized good average prices.

WHITFORD. THE GARDEN SOCIETY.-The committee of the Whitford and Mostyn Garden Society have made arrangements for the annual show, which, by the kind permission of the Right Hon. Lord Mostyn, will take place at Mostyn Hall on the 13th of August next.

+. LLANASA. PREACHING MEETINGS. The annual Wesleyan preaching meetings were held at Capel y Groes, on Sunday and Monday last when excellent sermons were delivered by the Revs. Ishmael Evans (Rhyl), D. Owen Jones (Bethesda), and T. O. Jones (Llandulas). The congregations were large at each service, and good collections were made.

Births. 3rd inst., at Whitford-street, Holywell, the wife of Mr. Robert Davies, of a son. Marriages. 29th ult., at the parish church, Rhuddlan, by the Rev. M. Morgan Jones, curate, Mr. Thomas Alcock, to Helena Corey, both of Rhuddlan. 29th ult., at the Congregational Church, Buxton, by the Rev, J. W. Blore, assisted by the Rev. J. Judson, of Wellington, Mr.T. M. Davies, Chemist, Rhyl, to Annie, eldest daughter of the late John Crabbe, Esq., of Buxton. 29th ult., at Mold Parish Church, by the Rev. Rowland Ellis, M.A., vicar, Alfred Herbert Parry, (County Court Office), Mold, to Lizzie, youngest daughter of Wm. Evans, chemist, Mold. 5th inst., at the Wesleyan Chapel, Chester-road, Holywell, by the Rev. Evan Evans, Mr. Thomas Blackwell, to Miss Sarah Elizabeth Hodgkinson, both of Flint Mountain, Flint. Deaths. 2nd inst., at Water-street, Caerwys, Jane, the beloved wife of Mr. William Davies, tailor, aged 83 years. 2nd inst., at Ffynnongroyw, Llanasa, Mr. William Griffiths, aged 57 years. 2TV1 v i.. n* Rhowl Fawr, Llanasa, Mr. William "1, til,ff, aged 40 years. 4 a p;- r.racted illness, Margaret, wife of Mr. J >h;i Potts Juiies, Income Tax Collector, near Cross Keys, Mostyn, aged 60 years. 5th inst., at Rock Cottage, Whitford, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Edward Roberts, aged 65 years. 5th inst., at the Cottage, Peuycefn, Caerwys, Margaret Williams, aged 63 years.

IT WORTH IS A TRIAL. I was troubled for many years with a complaint, gravel &c., my blood became thin, i was dull and inactive, could hardly crawl about, and was an old worn-out man all over, aud could get nothing to help me until I got Hop Bitters, and now my blood and lcidncys are all right, and I am as actIve as a man of thirty. alUioug-h 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.) Hoi.T.OWAY'S PII.LS.— Nervousness and want of Energy- When first the nerves feel unstrung, and list lessness supplants energy, the time has r-ome to false som.- su.-li alld-nthe is Hollowav's IMlls to restrain a disorder n-o„. d^vel-.™ itself into a disease. These .ellent r, Is correct all .nebula Hi s and weaknesses. They aet so kindly, yet so enerp-etua 1 on the functions of digestion and assimilation, that the body is revived, the blood rendered richer and,, urer, *lnle .}„■ muscles become firmer and stronger, and the nervous and absorbent systems are invigorated. These Mis are suitable for all classes *iid all axvs. They have a nutet marvcll.Mu effect on persons who are out of condition they soon rectif y whatever is in fault. restore strength to the body iiud couli- dence to the mind.

GREENFIELD. THE ATTEMPTED WIFE MURDER. The prisoner, Wm. Wood, was brought up at the police court to-day (Thursday), before Richard Sankey, Esq., charged with having attempted to murder his wife, Elizabeth Wood, the ex-post- mistress at Greenfield, on the night of the 28th ult, under circumstances detailed in our last issue. It was expected that the injured woman would have been able to attend the court, and give evidence to-day, but she was in such a prostrate condition that Dr. K. M. Lloyd, her medical attendant, said she was wholly unfit to appear before the court. She is, however, gradually improving from the effects of the wounds and the severe shock which her nervous system sustained when the deliberate attempt on her life was made, and should no serious symptoms present themselves, she will in all probability be able to attend the court to-day week. Wood, who since the 30th ult. has been confined in Chester Castle, was brought over to Holywell oil Wednesday, and this morning he was brought up before Richard Sankey, Esq. He appeared to be in a very dejected state, and during the brief time occupied in obtaining the formal remand lie scarcely once rose his head. Mr. R. J. Williams (of the firm of Messrs. P. M. Evans and Williams) prosecuted, and the prisoner was not defended. Mr. R. J. Williams, after the prisoner had been placed in the dock, said I appear, sir, in this case, on behalf of the prosecutrix, Mrs. Elizabeth Wood. As your worship is aware, the prisoner is charged with attempting to murder his wife. That attempt was made oil the night of the 28th April last, and the nature and extent of the injuries she received have before been described to you by Dr. Lloyd. I purpose applying to you for a further remand to- day. and will call Dr. Lloyd, who will state that the prosecutrix is in too weak a state to appear before you to-day.-Dr. Kenrick Morton Lloyd was then called and examined by Mr. Williams, who asked Do you still attend Mrs. Wood ? I do.—Did you see her yesterday? .1 did. -Is she still tco weak to attend the court r-She is.-Do you think she will be able to attend in a week from now?—I think she will be able to attend if she goes on as she does now.—His Worship: It would not be safe for her to come out before then ?—I think not.—His Worship Prisoner, have you any- thing to say why you should not be remanded to this day week at eleven o'clock r—The prisoner Xo, sir.—Hi, Worship Then you will be remauded to Thursday next.—The prisoner was afterwards removed to Chester Castle.

NORTHOP. SOUGHTON HALL.—A large and distinguished party have this week been entertained at Soughton Hall by Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Bankes.

CONNAH'S QUAY. CHESTER TO COXNAII'S QUAY RAILWAY BILL.- This bill, which has passed through the House of Commons, came before Mr. Campion, one of the Examiners of the House of Lords, on Monday afternoon, for proof of the standing orders. There was no opposition at this stage, and, the necessary formal proofs having been given, it was decided that the standing orders had been duly complied with. THE DEE CONSERVANCY BILL. -The Select Com- mittee of the Lords on this bill met on Monday, under the presidency of Lord Balfour of Burleigh. The bill was promoted by the Corporation of Chester and other public bodies interested in the navigation of the Dec. The petitioners against the bill were the River Dee Company, the Credit Company, Lord Wenlock, the colliery-owners and traders of North Wales, and the Wrexham, Mold, and Connah's Quay Railway Company.—Mr. Pope, Q.C., in presenting the case for the promoters, said the bill proposed to transfer the control of the naviga- tion of the River Dee to an independent body of twenty-eight gentlemen, to be called the Dee Conservancy Board. It would have p.uver to pur- chase, take, and hold lands, tenements, and other property for the purposes of the Act, Eive of the conservators would be appointed by the Town Council, one by the Town Council of Flint, one by the directors ofthe Great Western Railway Com- pany, one by the London and North-Western Railway Company, one by the Shropshire Union Railway and Canal Company, one by the Cheshire Lines Committee, one by the Wrexham Railway Company, one by the Buckley Railway Company, two by the Quarter Sessions of Chester, two by the Quarter Sessions of .Flintshire; and three repre- senting the owners of vessels on the river and others. From time to time the greatest disatis- factiou had been expressed at the existing state of things, and a desire had been shown that some independent body should be appointed to take over the duties and maintain a navigable channel to Chester. The primary object of the bill was the navigation of the river in accordance with the schemes of 17-13.—Mr. Charles Brown. Mayor of Chester, said lie was one of the Dee Commissioners. The river had been in a most unsatisfactory condi- tion for forty years, and had been the subject of almost constant discussion. The scheme was to convert the upper reaches of the Dee into one dock. —Mr. H. E. Taylor, engineer, said the River Dee bed had not in one year since 1 Soo kept the statu- tory depth between Chester and Connah's Quay. The committee resumed its sittings on Tuesday, Mr. Taylor, engineer, of Chester, continuing, gave evidence of public meetings at which a committee was appointed to take the state of the river Dee into consideration, and take such action upon the matter as they thought fit. He had had occasion to complain of the state of the river, both for him- self and for the Corporation, and other bodies for which he had acted. The Dee Company were sell- ing thousands of tons of shingle from a bank, which action had already done considerable damage, and, if it went on, would 1 stroy thcacliJrage and render the r.o'.way unsafe. That, ;1 his opinion, was sufficient reason for taking 1e river from the h:ds of the Dee Company. In conse- quence of th rectioi! of embankments, sandbanks formed in tiu rivei, and the navigation between C.,nnah's Quay and Chester was practically ruined. T.e Dee Company had done, no works on the river for 10 years, so far as he knew. The river was enable of great improvement, but that would never be attained till its management was handed over to a board which had no interest in reclaiming land. III his opinion, the existing training wall ought to be repaired, and then extended two miles, which wjuld guide aud deepen chaunel the jetties ought to be removed, and the sandbanks at the bends at Saltnoy cleared away. The cost of the whole would be about £ 80,000.—Cross-examined The bad state of the river had caused the trade of Saltney to be diverted to the Mersey. The output of coal aud iron was greater now in the district than iu 1874. Twenty years ago, timber vessels, which were large, used to go up t,. Saltney; but they could not do so now. The channel twenty years ago was much better than at present. Vessels drawing 13 feet of water could not go up to Saltney without accident. Re-examined He understood that the Dee Company was in a state of utter collapse.—Mr. T. Stevenson, engineer, of Edin- burgh, approved of the scheme for the improvement of the river contained in the bill. Cross-examined He wa of opinion that the £ 8J.000 would come from t j dues, and that it ought not to be raised bytaxaion upon people who did not use the river. --The "c.mmittee then adjourned. Theiuquii v was resume 1 on Wednesday, when Air. Taylor was cross-t- xamined. Evidence was given by Mr. Charle. Sconce, supervisor of the navigation of the Dee, ar,d Mr. Culliuiore, solicitor, Chester. Mr. A. O. Wa ke-r, chairman of Ilu-hixecutiv.- Committee for the promotion of the bill, said his tirlll had works .d, Chester, and usoj to carry some of their goods by river to Chester, but they now all I. went by rail. During the past few years there had a vise of 12 feet of mud at his firm's wharf at Bagilit. Laden steamers had to be lightened at M»si •. ?i Gutter before pi eeeding up the river. Cret -examined Steamers which had to be light- ened drew more than lb feet. He hoped under the r the new Board ihcy would got much more than 15 feet all down tho liver. He might get some benefit at Bagilh if the bill were passed as he expected, ;md the iher would cut a channel through the sandbank which -epzi-atc-d liiii f,j,i the river. The com- mittee again ndjo ";ed.

Mr. Henry Robertson, M.P., has been confined to his residence, Pale, Corwen, since the Easter recess, suffering from severe illness. He has now con- siderably improved, but will not be able to return to the House of Commons for some weeks. ECCENTRIC CHARACTERS." -This was the subject of a lecture given on Monday evening at Rehoboth Chapel, the proceeds of which were in aid of the funds of Bryn Zion Mission School. There was a good attendance in the body of the chapel, and those who were present were fully repaid in the admirable sketches of eminent preachers and deacons, given by the lecturer Mr. Robert Jones, Tryddyn (late of Gellifor). Mr. Jones has developed in him the power of mimicry in a large degree, and this he uses, not to the detraction of those whom he represents, but as showing the style, voice and gesture of famous "fathers of the church." A more pleasant couple of hours could not be spent than in listening to Mr. Jones' interesting lecture, and should he again visit Holywell, he will no doubt be listened to by a far larger audience than that which assembled at Rehoboth on Monday. Mr. Owen Jones, presided with tact and geniality, and to him and also to the lecturer thanks were cordially awarded before the meeting ended. EKGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH HOLT WELL.— From an advertisement in another column, it appears that a grand bazaar and sale of work will be held at the New Assembly Hall, Holywell, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the 10th, 11th, and^ 12th June next. The bazaar is under the most distinguished patronage, and efforts are being made to make the undertaking a giand success. The proceeds of the bazaar will be devoted towards the purchasing of the freehold of the chapel, which is now held under a lease from the Earl of Denbigh, and also for the renovation of the chapel, the total estimated cost being about 1400. Towards this amount Mr. R. S. Hudson, of Chester, has pro- mised to contribute the sum of JEM, and the North Wales Union have also promised a donation of £ 30. The Duchess of Westminster had promised to open the bazaar, but it is regretted that circumstances have prevented her from doing so. As the cause worshipping at the English Congregational Chapel is but small, and the undertaking must entail a considerable amount of sacrifice and work, an appeal 18 made to christian friends to assist in so worthy au object. Contributions may be sent to the officers mentioned in the advertisement. MINING ENTERPRISE AT HOLYWELL.—Notwith- standing that lead mines are not so flourishing at the present as they were some few years back, owing to the great fall in the price of ore, it is satisfactory fcofind instances where preparations are made for the time when the rise in prices" will take place, and bring back to mining investors and the working ner times of greater prosperity. Such an instance that of the Beuno Consols Mining Company, Limited, who have erected powerful pumping and finding machinery on their property, and are now busily engaged in putting up a stone crushing IIlaaliine of considerable power. The veins of lead in this mine brought to view in the adit level engine shaft, and the sumps sunk there- to111 are of considerable strength, averaging from *2 to 16 inches in width, and ran between heavy beds of bastard chert stone. With the aid of the Crusher, the stones dislodged in blasting will be S^Und, and the lead ore adhering to the stones Becured. A large pile of ore stuff on the surface shows the productive nature of the ground, and stock will be increased after the huge boulders brought to the eye of the adit level have passed through the new machinery. The enterprise •hown by the Company, and carried out under the Section of Captain Woolcock. is an encouraging 81gn in these depressed times amongst a population dependent in no small degree upon mining work &8 that of Holywell is. .SCHOOL ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE.—At the fort- tdlfbtly meeting on Friday last, present: -Rev. T. y* Da vies (chairman), John Henry, Esq., Messrs. • Roney, Edward Williams, J. Kerfoot Evans, and Revs. Watkin Williams and D. Williams.—The •Attendance Officer reported having during the fortnight visited a number of schools in the district at each of which he found a very fair attendance, "Dd but few complaints of irregularity. He had taken proceedings at Prestatyn Sessions and had visited Mold as Enquiry Officer, and attended the "Meeting of the Mold Guardians. Mr. J. K. Evans proposed that the standard exempting children from school attendance in the district should be altered from the 4th as at present, to the 5th, so as he uniform with that of the neighbouring boards. He said that the children in the *r«trict were unfairly treated, by being withdrawn school after having only passed standard 4, j* his neighbour in Flint, Mold, Northop, or Unf TT6^' the privilege of been kept at school the fi ^*<1 passed a higher standard. This being meeting of the committee, he thought it an jPP°rtune time to bring the matter forward. Mr. Th^ar^ Williams opposed the suggested alteration. cul: COlnlDittee's district was almost wholly agri- ft(lul i and he thought they would be pressing to y hard upon the labonrer with a large family, 8tandSwf children should pass the 5th kbou There was nothing to prevent the 7th t r kftving his children educated up to even the thouiWard> he so wished. The chairman diatrfi it anomalous that there should be in the different rules, interlaced as it were, was in favor of raising the standard. a discussion Mr. E. Williams proposed an *t vJ^nt to the effect that the bye-laws remain as WQii 8*n*- This was seconded by the Rev. D. a-a-a°l8» and carried. Proceedings were ordered fc «everal negligent parents. -li'DL"rUL AND GEEENFIELD LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. Brvnf of the above association waa held at n?0U86 School, Holywell, on Thursday Were rL' J' Evan Bryan presiding. The minutes and oonfi secretary (Mr. P. H. Roberts) Hon. d. Letters were read from The Right Lord car Gladstone, Lord Richard Grosvenor, John Ord, Mr. Mundella M.P., and Mr. the copies acknowledging the receipt of °f the Gov resolutions Bent to them in support class schookn*neQfc' an(* *n to the middle froin Col. Th for Wales.-A letter was also read the vote of on j on" R°f?er Mostyn, acknowledging Mostyn. j?0nd°lenc passed upon the death of Lord association -i^ided that the meetings of the Thursday in VT ftt 8 ^0 P-m- on fcho first ing be annou 6aT month, and that the next meet- of the Eeoutce by advertisement. The minutes ing the Committee were read, recommend- president, and ™he Duke of We8tmiaster as presidents—Mr. A o ge £ tkT/ aV.ice" Mr. Pickstone, Mr E^w' Davids N,; -t,u°ch Lewis, Mr. William William To *C-' ^Evans (Frondeg), Mr. and Mr Omn T lar^ouse) • Rev. David Oliver, same subscription as last year, and a number ol persons .enrolled themselves as members of association. A letter was read from Mr n Jones, stating he was unable to attend to his promised address upon the Franchise Biti 5 it was resolved to ask Mr. Jones to do so li next meeting. A vote of thanks was aconJa to Mr. Bryan for presiding. as horded THE PARISH CHURCH RESTORATION.—The work of restoring and enlarging St. James' Parish Church Holywell, will be commenced in a few days hence' the contract for the greater portion of the work having been let to the Midland Joinery Company, Birmingham, who recently so satisfactorily carried on the restoration of Nerquis Church. The work was let by tender, and amongst the competitors were Mr. T. W. Sibeon, of Holywell, and Messrs Yates, of Shifnal. The restoration will include the cutting off of the bays on the south and western galleries; the erection of a vestry at the east end and west side of the church, in the place of the present inconvenient crib under the stairs of the south gallery; and the removal of the organ from the present loft by the tower to the south side of the church. The fine tower of the church will thus be thrown open to the building and will be a prominent feature in the alterations. Another important addition will be the erection of an apse at the east end of the church, designed in character with the style of the building. The body of the church will be entirely transformed by the present boxed pews being substituted by open pitch pine seats. These are the principal, but by no means the only altera tions proposed to be effected, which will entail a very large expenditure. The subscription list amounts at present to between £1,100 and LI,200, but with the subscriptions yet anticipated, aad receipts from other sources there is no doubt that the full amount required will be readily to hand. It is intended to hold Church services in the New Assembly-hall during the time the restoration is going on—it being expected that the work will occupy about six months, and application will be made to the Local Board for the necessary permission. In our columns this week a notice appears requiring that applications for the office of clerk of the works should be sent to the Vicarage by half-past nine on Saturday morning next. In aid of the funds a Fancy Fair will be held in Holywell, on the 27th and 28th of August next, and the list of patrons and stallholders is given in our present issue. THE CHARITY ACCOUNTS OF THE PARISH.—An adjourned vestry meeting of the parish was held on Tuesday morning last at the Vestry-room, for the re-production of the charity accounts kept and balanced by the Churchwardens, the meeting being an adjournment of the Easter-Monday vestry. The Vicar (Rev. R. O. Williams) presided, and there were also present Messrs. John Carman, Joseph Gamer (churchwardens), Thomas Hughes, T. Thomas, E. Tilly, J. R. Tozer, and J. Marsden (vestry clerk). When the minutes were being read the Vicar mentioned that he had not voted for the alteration of the name of the Pennant to that of the Middleton charity, and he had stated reasons against the alterations being made. He therefore maintained that the resolution was not carried unanimously, and he suggested that it should be so stated in the minutes. Mr. Thomas Hughes objected to any alterations being- made in the minutes, and ultimately the Vicar withdrew his suggestion, and the minute as entered was adopted. —The churchwardens' acoountswere then submitted, those kept by the Vicar, including the John Hughes, Emma Williams, Mrs. Ball, Charles Simon, and the Grammar School Charities, and the J. V. Harrison bequest, having been received and passed at the Easter Vestry.—The Vicar explained that a slight difference existed between the balance shown in the charity books, and the balance in the bank—the difference being in favor of the charities-and the vestry was adjourned in order that the difference might be rectified. Mr. Thomas Hughes referred to the George's charity property at Ysceifiog, and asked whether the Rector of Y sceifiog had paid 10s. a year for building a wall upon the property, as he was informed he had agreed to do.—Mr. Carman said he had not heard a word about any such agreement. Since the last vestry, Mr. Lloyd Price had told him that something of the kind had taken place, but he did not say that any agreement had been come to.—Mr. Garner remarked that that was the first he had heard of the matter. He only wished that the property had been sold and the money invested in the public funds, for it would save the parish a consi- derable amount of trouble. After some discussion, Mr. Thomas moved, and Mr. Thomas Hughes seconded, a motion to the effect that the Church- wardens be requested to investigate the alleged encroachments upon the George's charity property at Ysceifiog, and if necessary to obtain the assistance of Mr. Isaac Taylor, land surveyor.—The motion was declared carried, but the Vicar abstained from voting. The accounts were afterwards examined by Mr. Hughes, who took exception to the balance carried forward from the previous year, maintain- ing that 1.9 also, which was entered as a receipt included in previous balances, should also be brought forward to the credit of the, charities, After a protracted discussion, a motion was made, proposed by Mr. Tozer and seconded by Mr. Thomas, that the accounts as presented, be adopted and passed. Mr. Thomas Hughes moved an amendment to the effect that the accounts in their present state, with erasures and pencil marks, were unsatisfactory and that they be not passed. Mr. Tilley seconded the amendment which was lost by one vote, and the motion was carried. The churchwardens did not vote.