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

♦ MOLD. ABERDUNAI Mn-Es.-In Vice Chancellor Bacon's Court an order was made for the winding up of the Aberdunai Mining Company. Several men have been thrown out of employment by the suspension of the above Company, thus adding to the distress and depression existing in the Mold district. The Rev. Richard Owen, the renowned Welsh Evangelist and Revivalist, visited Tryddyn on Wednesday morning and afternoon, and Leeswood on Thursday. In about three weeks hence he will visit Mold for a week, and arrangements are being made for excursion trains to be run into Mold during the time. THE BANKRUPTCY OF MRS. JEFFS. At the Chester County Court, on Thursday, Mr. Pugh, accountant, Chester, trustee under the liquidation of Mrs. Jeffs, late of the Royal Oak Hotel, Mold, appeared to claim the proceeds of the sale of the furniture, stock-in-trade, &c., of the inn, as against the trustees under the marriage settlement. —Mr. R. Neville, barrister, instructed by Mr. F. Broadbridge, solicitor, Liverpool, appeared for the trustee, and Mr. J. Eldon Bankes, barrister, instructed by Mr. H. G. Roberts, solicitor, Mold, opposed the motion on behalf of the trustees of the settlement.—The furniture had been sold by con- sent and the money put into the bank to abide the event. It was contended by the trustee under the liquidation that Mrs. Jeffs had a general power to appoint the furniture to anyone she might think fit, that the liquidation trustee had exercised that power in his own favour, and was now entitled to the money for the benefit of creditors. It was con- tended on behalf of the trustees of the settlement that under the wording of the settlement Mrs. Jeffs had no general power of appointment, and there- fore the liquidation trustee could not exercise it; and, secondly, that the settlement trustees had a lien on the funds for certain expenses and claims, and were entitled to indemnity out of the fund in court.—After a long and intricate legal discussion, His Honor said he felt inclined to decide in favour of Mr. Neville and the trustees in the bankruptcy, but he would rather take time before giving his decision to carefully read over the marriage settle- ment, in order to make his mind clear that he was right.

FFYNNONGROYW. The majority of Mr. Alfred Davies, son of Mrs. Davies, of the Crown Inn, took place on Tuesday last, when the event was commemorated at the residence of the 'Rev. Howell Harris, vicar of Ffynnongroyw, who generously provided the enter- tainment. Several presents and bouquets were sent to Mr. Davies from numerous friends, and the recipient will have cause to remember the occasion with pride and satisfaction.

GREENFIELD. MOUNT GILEAD. —The annual Sunday school meeting of the Wesleyan body in Greenfield was held on Sunday, meetings being held at two and six o'clock. Both meetings were presided over by Mr. W. Williams (Holywell). The meeting in the afternoon was commenced with prayer and praise, after which the children were ably catechised by the president from" Hyffordd wr," and" Y r All wedd," and the answers were exceedingly good. Master Thos. Evans, recited the 3rd Psalm in a praise- worthy manner. An address was delivered by Mr. Robert Butler. The children eang several pieces under the conductorship of Mr. Ellis Jones. At the evening meeting which was also commenced with prayer and praise, the elder children were questioned from the Holwyddorydd Duwinyddol," on the subject-" Parents' duty," and the answers were very creditable. Mr. Thomas Hughes then addressed the meeting, his speech being based upon "Sunday schools' and the benefits derived there- from," after which Miss Catherine Terry recited the 1st chapter from the Epistle to the Hebrews, and the children were catechised upon the same chapter by the president. The meeting was terminated by prayer being offered by the superintendent of the school (Mr. Joseph Jones). Á

TALARGOCH. THE TALABGOCH MINE DISPUTE.-The hopes which were entertained at the close of last week that the dispute which has been so long pending at Talargoch, arising from the hostility of the work- men to the taking up of the pumping apparatus, and the practical dismantling of the mines, was at an end, have unhappily not been fulfilled, and the state of feeling in the district is such that it is still necessary to keep a body of police at the mines for the protection of the workmen brought over by Mr. Fletcher, of Buckley, to carry out the work which the Talargoch miners refused to have part in. During last week themen—or at least a good number of them-appeared to be ready to come to terms with the owners, and it was suggested that the pit men should receive 5s. and the labourers 4s. per day for a "shift" of six hours, their duties being to draw out of the pits and workings the valuable machinery which up to the present had not been submerged by the water which has continued rapidly to rise since the pumping engines were stopped. In addition to the terms named, they also stipulated that they should be provided with oil jackets, and that the Buckley men and all ''strangers" (pre- sumably the police) should leave the works. The terms were agreed to by Mr. Darbishire and Mr. Hughes, the present owners, and it was hoped that the anxieties and troubles of the past would be at an end by the amicable settlement effected. The result has not proved to be so. Only four of the Talargoch men went to work at the machinery on Friday, and one of them has since left. The feelings of rage and regret that these old mines should be closed, and the huge machinery taken up and sold, which manifested itself in outward demon- stration when the matter was first undertaken, still prevails, and although it is not so publicly exhibited, there is every ground for saying that the miners of the district and their families view the present proceedings with no complacent eye. The presence of a large focce pf police, and the fact that military were held in, readiness in Chester should a general uprising take place, went far to overawe those spirits wlio,waak. have driven the dismantling gang from the giouad* u they did the I men who were sent there sespt-aonths before, and the constant watchfulness of the police by night and day has prevented any open bsqach of the peace during the three weeks Mr., Fletcher and his men have been at the works. The pumps have been taken by them out of the 80-inch engine shaft, and they are now employed in similar operations in the Clive engine shaft-a work of considerable labor and no little danger. During- Friday. itight last some malicious spirits did some damage to the windows of the engine house at Coetia, JJya. shaft and they are also reported to have twown, aeme stones down the mine, a proceeding whieh is not uncommon amongst miners who wish secretly to show dissatisfaction with what is proceeding at the works. It is evident, how- ever, that the owners have determined to carry out their plans, and they have instructed Messrs. Dew and Son, of Bangor, to sell the whole of the immense plant, steam engines, &c., at the mines about the end of the present month. Sym- pathy will naturally go with the Talargoch miners, who, in refusing to assist in dismantling the mines, were anxious to retain the employment which for generations these famous mines have given to the bread winners of the district, but the depression in the lead mining industry, the low prices given for lead and blende, and the expense of un watering and working these deep mines, have sealed their fate— the former glory of Talargoch has departed, and as a hive of industry, the mines will very soon become a thing of the past.

FLINT. THE ACCIDENT TO A MEDICAL MAN.-Dr. Foulkes Jones, of Towyn, Merionethshire, who on Friday week was knocked down by a passing train at Flint, is reported to be making very satisfactory progress at Chester Infirmary. THE REV. RICHARD OWEN. This celebrated Welsh revivalist preached two sermons at the Caer- salem Chapel, Flint, on Saturday last, at 10 o'clock in the morning, and two in the afternoon. As usual, the chapel was crowded, especially so at the afternoon service. We hear that arrangements are being made for another visit by the rev. geutleman. GRAND CONCERT.-On Tuesdiiy evening, «, grand concert was held in the W Lh Wesleyan Chapel, Chester-road, in aid of the funds of the chapel. There was a good attendance and a good programme was provided, and efficiently carried out. Capt. C. E. Dyson was chairman. The following is the programme pertormed Part 1. — Address, Chairman duett pianoforte, Misses Evans and Christopherson; anthem, "Come unto me," Choir; song, "Heaven and earth," Miss Powelt; song, Banner ein gwlad," Mr. Joseph Williams; song, "Ehren on the Rhine," Miss L. Jones duett and chorus, "Empty handed," Party; song, "No sir,' Miss Barker song, Hiraeth (Hobed o Hilion) Mr. T. Evans song, Baby mine," Miss Frimston; song, Out in the woodlands, Mr. J. Edwards; song, "Ar lan Iorddonen ddofn," Miss Powell. Part II.—Solo pianoforte, Miss F. J. Jones anthem, "Mawl ath erys Di yn Sion," Choir soag, "The better land," Miss Christopherson; song, Gogoniant i Cymru," Mr. F. Bagshaw song, Yr eneth ddall," Miss Barker; glee, The sailor's chorus," Male party song, Where are the angels, mother ?" Miss P. RobertF; song, Croesaw tad ar mam," Mr. Joseph Williams; song, 11 Golden love," Miss Powell; song, Echoes of the heart," Mr. J. Edwards; song, "Dream faces," Miss L. Jones; anthem, "0 Father whose almighty power," Choir." Finale, God save the Queen." The Misses Evans, of Pentre Farm, and Miss Christopberson performed the accompaniments. PROPERTY SALE.—On Monday last, Messrs. R. D. Roberts and Son, auctioneers, Rhyl, offered for sale by public auction at the Town Hall, Flint, eight lots of valuable freehold and leasehold pro- perties in the parishes of Holywell and Flint. The bidding throughout was very dull and unspirited, and in the result three only of the lots were sold. Lot 1, described as a capital piece of arable land, called Adwy Amod," containing 4a. Or. 24p., situate on the old road leading from Holywell to Halkin, and adjoining the North Henblas Co.'s mine sett, with the valuable mines and minerals thereunder, was put up at an opening bid of f,80, and by progressive bids of £10, reached L230, at which sum it was withdrawn. The lot was then offered, reserving the minerals, and starting at f,60, reached £ 130 only, when it was withdrawn. At a later hour at the request of several bidders, the property was again put up, but no bid was made for it including the minerals, and the surface alone was eventually sold (the minerals being reserved), to Mr. Edward Jones, of Leigh's cottage, Dolphin, near Holywell, for f,150.-Lot 2 consisted of four pieces of land near to lot 1, comprising 3a. 3r. 31p., with the mines and minerals thereunder, started at A125, and was purchased by Mr. Thomas Griffiths, grocer and provision dealer, Canton House, Holy- well, for £ 170.—Lot 3 comprised the brick field, known as "Lady's Two Acre," at Flint, held by the Flint Brick and Tile Co., and from which an average annual rent of 170 9s. has been received during the last ten years was withdrawn at £ 670.— Lot 4, freeholds near to lot 3, comprising 3a. 2r. 6p., and known as "Caeau Tarlton," with the valuable beds of clay thereunder, was withdrawn, as also were lots 6 and 7.—Two plots of building land adjoining the" Redan," now known as "The Plough Inn," Flint, the bidding in each case fail- ing to come up to the moderate reserve prices fixed. —Three cottages and yard, situate in Nailor's Row, Flint, with the right of road thereto, formed lot 5, and they were eventually purchased for 1190 by Mr. Shem Davies, the Chemical Tavern, Commer- cial-road, Flint.—The eight and last. lot, com- prising the cottages known as Mount Pleasant," Greenfield, was withdrawn at j6470, the reserve not having been reached.—Mr. H. A. Cope, of Holy- well, was the solicitor having conduct of the sale. PETTY SESSIONS: MONDAY. Before Isaac Taylor, Esq. (in the chair), and A. K. Howard, Esq. DRUNKENNESS. James Trayuor, a tramp, and a native of Liver- pool, was charged on the information of Police- constable Parry, with being drunk and incapable in Church-street, on Saturday night. A fifle of 6s. 4d., including costs was imposed, the man having sufficient money in his possession to pay the penalty. APPLICANTS AT THE POLICE STATION. James Hughes, of Oakenholt, and Isaac Vaughan, of New Western Terrace, respectably dressed young men were charged by Sergeant Ward, with being drunk and disorderly. The officer said that the men went to the Police-station at half-past ten on the night of the 15th of April, and they were both drunk and noisy.—The Justice's Clerk What did they want ? Did they want to be locked up ?— Sergt. Ward They were deserving, of it.—The Justices' Clerk: Did they say what they wanted ?— Sergt. Ward replied that Hughes said he had been insulted in a public-house, and he wanted him to go with them back. He refused to do so, and the men became so disorderly and noisy, that he had to push them from the door. They were afterwards. riotous in Holywell-road, and also in Market- square. The defendants admitted the offence, and they were each fined 5s. and costs, the Chairman advising them to be careful not to offend again. LICENSE TRANSFER. The temporary transfer of the license of the Cross Foxes Inn, Church-street, from Mr. Jos. Jackson to Mrs. Anne Barnett, late of Liverpool, which was granted at the last sessions, was made absolute. ILLTBEATING A DONKEY. David Jones, a youth, of Pentre, Bagillt, was summoned for illtreating a donkey by beating it about the neck with a strong stick." Police- constable Parry said on the afternoon of the 26th ult., he saw the defendant severely beating a donkey he was driving along the road. He stood up in the cart, and although the animal was going well, the defendant struck it at least half-a-dozen times with the heavy stick produced. The boy pleaded that he only struck the animal once.—His mother, who asked permission to speak on her boy's behalf, said she had given him the stick (a portion of a besom handle), as the rough lads of Flint had stolen his whip, and had also repeatedly abused him because he would not give them a ride in his cart. A fine and costs of 6s. 4d. was imposed. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. Attendance orders were made against Shem Davies, of the Chemical Tavern, whose son had only attended school 9 times out of a possible 31 and also against Richard Hayes, of Roskell-square. A case against John Hogan, of Church-street, was withdrawn. The cases were proved by Mr. W. E. Bithell, attendance officer of the borough.

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING. I The quarterly meeting of the above council was ikeld in-the Town Hall, Flint, on Thursday after- noon. The Mayor (Alderman Muspratt) presided, there being also present-Alderman A. Dyson (deputy mayor); Councillors J. L. Muspratt, S. K. Muspratt, E. J. Hughes, Walter Owen, Joseph Hall, R. Jones, Samuel T. Edwards, Thos. Parry, Benjamin Bennett, Morris Roberts, Richard Evans, 1. P. Davies, Henry Taylor (clerk). Hugh Owen (surveyor), W. E. Bithell (attendance officer), and T. Ward (sergeant-at-mace). THE LATE EARL GROSVENOR. The Clerk read letters he had received from Lord Richard Grosvenor and Colonel Scotland (on behalf of the Duke of Westminster), acknowledging the vote of condolence with them in their bereavement passed by the Town Council at their last meeting. FHE MAYOR ON SUNDAY CLOSING. The Clerk read a communication from the secretary of the Central Association for the stopping of the Sale of Intoxicating Liquors on Sunday in England, asking the council to sign a petition in favour of the English Sunday Closing Bill :-The Mayor (Alderman R. Muspratt) said he did not know what the opinion of the council on this matter was. His opinions about Sunday closing were very well known already. He thought the bill passed for Wales alone was a ridiculous measure, for what was good for a Welshman was good for an English- man and what was good for a Scotchman was good for an Englishman. It was a most foolish thing to pass these bills for different parts of the country. Now, he noticed, endeavours were being made to get measures passed for different counties, such as Yorkshire, Cornwall, etc. Living on the border as they did, they in Flint knew- what the result of Sunday closing had been, and what it was at present. As for the bona fide traveller bogey, that was a most absurd thing, for bona fide travellers ought to be able to get refreshments. Of course the whole licensing question would be dealt with before long, and this matter ought to be dealt with in the general measure. He certainly would not support this petition in favour of Sunday closing in England any more than he supported Sunday closing in Wales. He was as much in favour of temperance as anybody, and he would not care if there was no drink at all. But a man ought to be a free agent. If he wanted a glass on Sunday he ought to be able to get it. The rich man had it in his own house, and the poor man ought to be able to get it within certain hours on Sunday. He was in favour of partial closing on Sunday, and thought that a few houses only ought to be opened, and not the great number, and that the landlords of those few should pay a large license fee for keeping their houses open. The question had far better be merged in the general question of licensing, and he protested against petitioning in favour of Sunday closing for England.—Mr. Joseph Hall said as the bill in question referred to England, it was out of the council's j urisdiction.—The Mayor said it was not a question of jurisdiction. The question was-did the council wish to petition in favour of the bill ? If any of the council thought so, let them propose it, and he would put it to the vote.—Mr. Bennett said that since the Sunday Closing Act bad come into operation there had been more drunkenness than before.—The Mayor agreed with Mr. Bennett. It had become a disgraceful thing in Flint. He had heard of drinking by respectable people in the town, which he was ashamed to think of—even by people in that Town Council! He hoped their con- sciences would be stricken, and that such practices might not be heard of again.—Ultimately Mr. S. K. Muspratt moved that no action be taken in the matter, and that the petition and letter be ordered to lie on the table.—This was seconded and unanimously agreed to. FLINT AS A SEPARATE POLLING DISTRICT. The Clerk said a letter had been received as to making Flint a separate polling district for the county. The application was too late this year, and consequently would have to stand over until next year.—Mr. Bennett said he understood that the county voting next time was to be at Northop If that was so it was not right. The old town of Flint had a right to keep its own as well as other places. They were now endeavouring to get the people of Flint to Northop; ultimately they would try to take them to Mold.—The Clerk said Northop had always been the polling place for the county votes.—Mr. Bennett questioned whether it had been so for the last ten years?-The Mayor reminded Mr. Bennett that they had had no contest since 1863.—Mr. Bennett: No, and there never shall be as long as Lord Richard lives (laughter).—Mr. S. K. Muspratt: The Tories are threatening him, anyhow.—The Mayor said if the question were put to him as to wl,ich should be the county polling place he would say that Northop would be a better place than Flint. —Mr. Bennett Why should we go to Northop ?-The Mayor Why should Northop people come to Flint ?—Mr. Hall I should never go to Northop to vote.—The Mayor Then you are a very poor Liberal (laughter). The Clerk explained that a suggestion was made to the quarter sessions that it would be advisable that Flint should be made a polling district of itself. Northop was the polling district already, but the suggestion was that Flint should be a polling district in addition to Northop. The council might, if they choose, pass a resolution directing him to communicate to the quarter sessions, asking that Flint should be made a separate polling place for the county.—This course was adopted on the motion of Mr. J. L. Muspratt, seconded by Mr. E. J. Hughes. -THE DEE CONSERVANCY BILL. A letter was read from Messrs. Birch, Cullimore and Douglas, solicitors for the above bill, stating that it would be reached in committee of the House of Lords on Monday or Tuesday last, and asking the Corporation to give evidence in favour of the bill. — The Mayor said the question was whether the river was in as good a condition as it should be (hear, hear). This conservancy bill proposed to take the power out of the hands of the River Dee Company, and to take the navigable river and ferry into the hands of a new company. If the bill passed, the channel from Flint to Connah's Quay would be improved, and the ferry would be put in good order.—Mr. Joseph Hall said that any money spent in that direction would be well spent.—The Mayor observed that the council had already passed a resolution promising to give the bill their support. The bill was now coming before the House of Lords Committee, and the question was, were they to ignore what they had done already, and sit and look foolish, or were they to request the town-clerk to go up and urge the value of this new scheme and produce the resolution of the council? As they had passed a resolution they ought to carry it out.—Mr. J. L. Muspratt moved that the town-clerk be instructed to appear and give evidence for the bill in committee.—This was seconded by Mr. Walter Owen, and agreed to. ALTERATIONS IN THE TOWN HALL.—A LITTLE SCENE." The Town Clerk read the report of a special committee, appointed for the purpose, in favour of the adoption of the plans of Mr. Lockwood, of Chester, for certain repairs and alterations in the Town Hall.—Mr. Bennett wished to know, in the first place, whether they were compelled to make these alterations in the Town Hall.—The Mayor: Compelled! By whom? I confess I don't under- stand your question.—The Town Clerk pointed out the inconveniences of the present condition of the Town Hall, and indicated the changes which were proposed to be made.—The Mayor asked would any councillor propose that the recommendation of the committee be adopted, and that the Town Clerk be instructed to apply for authority to obtain a loan for the same.—Mr. Bennett said he had never been in favour of the plans under consideration, and when he proposed that certain alterations should be made in the Town Hall he meant that they should be very different from those shewn in the plans. He had just made a sketch of what he proposed himself, and would now explain it to the council in the hope that it would throw new light on the matter. (The plan was produced.) He held that if his plan were carried out the necessary alterations would be effected at much less cost than under the other plans.—The Mayor Well, if every man in this council is going to bring plans here of his own without having any training whatever in the pro- fession of an architect, well and good; but I think we would look very foolish if we went back now after the meetings we have had, and after consult- ing Mr. Lockwood, a most competent man, who has done similar work at Mold. Shrewsbury, and other places. Mr. Lockwood has prepared his plans, they have been submitted to the committee. and they are now recommended to you. The com- mittee ask you to sanction their proposition that these plans should be carried out. As to opening up the whole question again, and everybody in the council to bring forward plans of their own, I set my face against it altogether. Will someone pro- pose that this recommendation be accepted, and someone second it, so that we shall see whether it will be carried ?—Mr. Bennett: I don't think the com- mittee did recommend it.—The Mayor You must not come here to tell us we don't know anything, and can't read, and don't understand. Mr. Bennett: No person in the committee answered Mr. Taylor when he put it to the meeting and put it down in the book. The Town Clerk denied this emphatically. The Mayor I was there. Do you mean to say I did not know what I did ? You are bringing assertions here which are perfectly ridieulous.—The Town Clerk: The assertion that I put it down without its being agreed to is certainly incorrect.—Mr. Bennett There was no show of hands.—The Town Clerk There was a show of hands. Mr. Walter Owen It was put to the committee and agreed to.- The Mayor (to Mr. Bennett): Who is there here who will support your assertion ? Is your word to go against all the others who were present ?—The Town Clerk Someone proposed a resolution to the effect I have stated. It was seconded and put to the meeting and carried unanimously (hear, hear). There was no dissent, nor was there any amendment proposed of any nature or kind whatever (bear, hear). —Mr. Walter Owen There was no dissent what- ever, u J„ ..IIE least.—Mr. Richard Evans It was put to the meeting, and there was no amendment.— The Mayor (to Mr. Bennett) You are coming here I to make insulting remarks continually. This is an insulting remark to the town clerk.-Mr. Bennett: There was no show of hands. -The Mavor: Show of hands There were none against, and you were there yourself.—Mr. Hall begged to propose that the recommendation of the committee be adopted, and that the town clerk be instructed to obtain a loan to cover the expenses.—Mr. E. J. Hughes seconded.—Mr. Hall: In making the alterations in the Town Hall, we are not throwing money away. It means giving employment to the people of the town, and it is very much needed. Mr. Bennett, being on the committee, should have considered and foreseen all this before.—Mr. Bennett I have not been in favor of the plans from the commencement. —Mr. Hall: You did not propose an amendment (hear, hear).—Mr. Bennett: No, I said nothing.— Mr. Hall: You brought forward this question of alterations in the Town Hall, and now you oppose it.—Alderman Dyson It does not matter what Mr. Bennett says about it. If you agree that the recommendation should be adopted, then it does not matter what he says. He is only one as against the council (hear, hear).—Mr. Bennett: Mr. Bennett has as good a judgment as anyone has, and he knows as much about building as any other man here.—The motion was then put to the meeting and carried, there being only three dissentients, viz., Messrs. Bennett, 1. P. Davies, and Thomas Parry. DRAINAGE OF SALUSBURY-STREET, &C. The Health Committee recommended the adoption of plans prepared by Mr. Bellis, of Mold, for the completion of the drainage of Salusbury-street, Castle-street, and Mount-street.—On the motion of Alderman Dyson, the recommendation was adopted, and a committee appointed to carry it out, with power to obtain estimates and enter into contracts for that purpose. THE PROPOSED PURCHASE OF THE GAS AND WATER CO.'S WORKS. The recommendation of the Watch Committee That a competent person be employed to enquire as to the value of the Flint Gas and Water Co.'s undertaking, with a view to the Corpora- tion purchasing the same." The Mayor said that, speaking generally, his opinion was this, that all towns ought to have the control of the gas and water works in their own hands. If that was the opinion of the council, then he did not see that calling in a competent person to value had anything to do with it. In the first place there was no power to do so. It was merely a question as to whether it was advisable for the corporation to purchase these works. It was a thing that was done every day. It was not a question of saying what the under- taking was worth at all. If they could not treat with a company on a fair basis, they would have to go to Parliament for power to buy it, and then they would have to leave the terms to arbitration. The council ought to make up their minds as to whether they thought it advisable that the corporation should purchase the undertaking and keep it in their own hands-which he thought very desirable —and also whether the town Clerk should be instructed to write to different towns to ascertain the terms which had prevailed where similar under- takings were taken over by corporations. His opinion was that it would be a good undertaking for the corporation, though it depended to a certain extent upon the terms for which they could borrow the purchase money. He defied anyone to show him any town in Great Britain that was supplied with water so cheaply as Flint. Let them go where they liked, they would find it was nearly double the price of Flint.—Mr. Bennett said he lived in Chester for nine months, and during that time he only paid 2s. 3d. for water.—The Mayor Perhaps you got none. Perhaps you did not drink any water there. (laughter).—Mr. Bennett thought the Gas Company were paying a very good interest. If the gas company paid 10 per cent., and if it would only pay the corporation 6j per cent., and they were to borrow money at 4% per cent., to buy it they would be the gainers by 2 per cent.—The Mayor did not think they were going about the thing in the right way by employing a person to value the works if they did so they would bind themselves to purchase the works whether they liked it or no.—The Town Clerk suggested the proper course to pursue would be to approach the Gas Company and ask them upon what terms they would be disposed to sell their undertaking. The amount of the capital of the Gas and Water Company was 47,000. At the rate such undertakings were being purchased now-24 years' purchase The Flint Gas and Water Company's undertaking would cost £10,800. —Mr. E. J. Hughes said that if the Company paid 10 per cent. on the £ 7,000 it could not pay 5 per cent. on the 110,800, the estimated amount of the purchase. He (Mr. Hughes) would very much like to have enquiries made into the matter, but he hoped the council would not bind themself to any- thing.—Mr. R. Evans said there was a feeling in the town that if the Gas Company could lay gas up Halkyn-road they might as well lay it to Pentre. He should propose the question be allowed to stand over for further enquiries to be made into the matter. -Mr. Bennett proposed, and Mr. Thomas Parry seconded, that, as the Mayor suggested, the Town Clerk should write to the Secretary of the Gas Company asking him upon what terms the Gas Company would be prepared to sell the interest.— Mr. Evans proposed as an amendment that the matter be allowed to stand over. — Mr. Hall seconded the amendment. He did not think it ad- visable of the council to bind themselves to Mr. Bennett's original motion.—The motion was after- wards earried, and the Mayor suggested that the Town Clerk should make enquiries as to the terms upon which the purchase money could be borrowed. THE WATERING OF THE STREETS. The contract for the watering of the public streets for the summer months was let to Mrs. Martha Jones, Ship-square. It was resolved that the time be extended two months longer than usual. A FLUSHING TANK ON HOLYWELL ROAD. A flushing tank was ordered to be fixed on the Holywell-road. The Surveyor proposed to flush the mains twice a week.—A letter from Mr. Gleave, secretary of the Gas and Water Company was read offering to supply water for flushing the tank for 12 3s. 4d. a year. This was agreed to. COMMON LODGING HOUSES.—INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Inspector's report on common lodging houses in the town was read. Only two houses gave him any trouble in the matter of keeping them clean one in Castle-street and one in Feather's street. The report was adopted and deemed satisfactory. THE PROPOSED LOAN FOR CHANELLING AND KEBBING. The Town Clerk read a letter from the Secretary of the Local Government Board as to the proposed loan for the purpose of kerbing and chanelling Pentre road &c. A local enquiry would have first to be held by an officer of the Local Government Board and in the event of his favorably reporting on the necessity of the work a loan could be obtained. Letters were also read from the Town Clerks of Chester, Wrexham, and Denbigh on the subject, but the authorities of those towns had not had to borrow for the purpose of chanelling and kerbing the roads in their districts. It was ultimately resolved that the town clerk should by the next meeting of the council ascertain upon what terms a loan of X 1000 could be obtained.

RHUDDLAN. THE LIVING OF RHUDDLAN.—The Bishop of St. Asaph has conferred the living of Rhuddlan on the Rev. T. W. Vaughan, B.A., Vicar of Gwyddelwern, near Corwen. It is of the annual value of X375. Mr. Vaughan was formerly a most popular curate of Denbigh for several years, and from thence went to Gwyddelwern, where the church was in a very low state. He has, however, succeeded in promot- ing its interests in a remarkable degree. He is an excellent Welsh and English preacher and a diligent parish clergyman.

+- DENBIGH. DONATION TO THE INFIRMARY.—Miss Margaret Jones, Carlisle, the daughter of the Rev. M. Jones, formerly vicar of Llanfair D.C., has directed her solicitors, Messrs. Lloyd and Roberts, Ruthin, to pay to the treasurer of the Infirmary, t200 as a free donation. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.—At a meeting of the clergy and superintendents of Church Sunday Schools held at Denbigh, on Wednesday, under the the presidency of Canon Wynne Edwards, the rural dean, a Sunday School Union for the deanery was formed. It was also agreed to hold a choral festival for the Sunday Schools at Denbigh early in Augu-i., anI also literary, and musical competitive meetings

BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL NOTES. Ty.sslio, the son of Brochwell, Prince of Powys, a taint and a writer who flourished until about the middle of the 7th century he wrote an Ecclesi- astical History of Britain. (Cambrian Biography.) Another historian gives this account-" He is said to have been Bishop of St. Asaph and according to the situation which he occupies in his pedigree he must have been the immediate successor of Asaf, to whom he was cousin in the 1st degree Cynddclw, a bard of the 12th century (A.D. 1150 to 1200), adverts with pride to the circumstance that the saint was "nobly descended of hio-h ancestry,"—" Mat ganet o genedyl voned." (We would now say, "Ganed ef o genedl vonedd.")' Tyssilio was also a bard. According to Brown Willis, the churches and chapels which own Tyssilio for their patron saint are, among several others- Meifod, V, Montgomeryshire Llandvssilio, C, Denbighshire; also, Bryn Eglwvs, in the same county; Sellack, V, and other churches in the Diocese of Hereford. Cvnddelw, the bard, was a native of Meifod. Meijod, according to some, may be translated a summer residence, from Vai-May, and bod, to be. I Anarod, son of Rhodri the Great, became Prince of Gwynedd (N. Wales) on the death of his father, 876, who, being sovereign of all Wales, divided his dominion among his three sons. In the time of Anarod, A.D. 890, the people of Stratclyde (Strathclyde), on their country being overrun by the Saxons, came and obtained permission to settle in the counties of Flint and Denbigh. On the death of his brother Cadell, A.D. 900, Anarod became sovereign of all Wales, and reigned until his death in 913. In the triads, lie and his brothers have the appellation of the three diademed Drinces. (Cambrian Biography.) P.S.-Let the reader understand that ages ago, a great part of Scotland, as well as England and Wales, was occupied bv the Ancient Britons. The names of the hills in the south of Scotland now are mostly Welsh. In my opinion Glasgow is our Glasgoed. The people of Glasgow say of their city that the meaning is A sunny place." Glasyoed, as the name of a place means a locality sunny and having crreen trees! Cyndeyrn, or Kentigern the 1st. Bishop of St. Asaph, came from Glasgow. There is a Glasgoed on the road to Abergele. C, CHAS. JONES. ot. Jbagan s, Aberdare. —

BUCKLEY. PRIMITIVE METHODIST LIVERPOOL DISTRICT MEET- ING.—The Primitive Methodists' Liverpool district meeting commenced at Bucklay on Friday. The District Meeting Chapel Committee met at nine o cljck, when there were present the Revs. M. Dickson (General Committee delegate), J. Travis (District Committee delegate), W. Graham (Sunday School District Committee delegate); also Revs. J. Warner, J. Pickwell, G. Jenkyson, T. Wilshaw T. Pinnock, and J. Morton. The Secretary, Rev. J. Slater, Liverpool, presented the report of the chapel and schools for the past year, which were found to be in a satisfactory condition. The number of chapels is 193, which cost £ 1.35,458 16s Od. Their present value is £ 105,190 13s. Od., and the debt X58,665 Is. 5d. There was paid during the last year £1,851 12s. 2d., and the income for the past year was X13,458 16s .4d. The outgoings were L12,,511 7s. Od. the number ot sittings, 45,124 the hearers, 26,925. Four chapels were built last year to seat 850, costing £ 2,G90 18s. lid., towards which was raised XI,389 14s. 6d. The debt now remaining was £ 1,313 2s. 6d., their estimated value bein°" £ 2,875 At two o'clock the Itinerant Preachers* Friendly Society s annual meeting was held, for the transaction of the usual business. At G.5 on Friday evening, an open air service was held at the Cross, conducted by the Rev. J. Slater, and the Rev. B. Dain preached afterwards. A singing procession was conducted to the chapel, and the opening sermon was preached by the Rev. J. Travis, of Chester, assisted by the Rev. M. Dickenson. The services in the chapel commenced at 7.15 on Satur- day morning. The district meeting opened at 9 a.m., and resumed at 2 p.m., when the business meetings ended. Other services were continued on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

Markets and Fairs. HOLYWELL MARKET—FRIDAY. Sw' 0f 12s- M. to 14s. Od. Oats « <« 5 ?s 8s- 0d- Us- 6d. Beans « « ™ 6s' 6d- 8a. Od. S „ 180 12s. Od. « 13s. Od. „ I'BODUCE Clover Hay, per ton 80s. od. «« 95s_ od Wht +'>! od- 80s- Od- Wheat Straw, 5os. od. « 60s. Od. On? 30s" Od- Oat Straw, 40s Qd .< 45 Potatoes, per 224 lbs 6a. 6d. 8s. Od! Beef per Ib.7d. to lOd. Mutton" oli' !< Pork <« lid. Fowls per coupie.V, 8d- Fresh butter per lb fs' Eggs 16 Is. Od.

Metals and Mining. THE METAL MARKET — LEAD: s. d. s d. English pig, common 11 7 6-11 10 0 11 12 6-n 15 0 H H 17 6-12 0 0 sheet and bar 12 2 6— «'! pi5e 12 10 0— « £ 0_ — 17 1° °-l9 5 0 patent shot 14 15 0— bpanish 11 2 (j A. SPELTEK:— Silesian, ordinary brands 14 7 6—14 12 Q spcciai brands 14 12 6—14 17 6 English, Swansea 15 2 6- COPPEE Tough cake and ingot 62 10 0-63 10 0 Best selected 64 10 0-65 o 0 Sheets and sheathing. 71 0 0-73 0 0 Flat bottoms 74 0 O-V6 0 0 NOTES ON THE MARKETS.-Lead metal is again from as. to 10s. per ton lower, and the supply fs in excess of the demand. The prospects of th, metal market, except for lead, is encouraging. LOCAL LEAD MINES. EAST LONG RAKE.—Improvements are observable in each point of operation in the mine, and with the present spirited development, and better prices for lead, the East Long Rake will prove a profitable mine. GREAT HOLWAY. The monthly letting of'bargains' has taken place, and the mine presents many very encouraging features. uti tons of lead ore, which realized £ 476 2s. 6d., and 26 tons of blende have been sold, and there are also 30 tons in stock ready for sale. LEAD ORES SOLD. Mine. T. C. per ton. Purchasers. Mmera 69 0 7 2 0 A. Fergusson & Co. 0 £ 17 6 Mining Co. of Ireland. Ultt0 50 0 6 17 6 Ditto. BLENDE SOLD. Mine. T. C. per ton. Purchaser ^tnto'a 9 3 18 6 Crown Zinc Co. 55 0 3 18 6 Ditto. Ditto ka ° 3 15 6 Ditt0" 64 0 3 15 6 Ditto. ftS? 50 0 3 10 6 Ditto. 50 0 3 10 6 Ditto. 86 0 3 6 0 Vivian & Sons. £ ltt0- 22 0 3 9 0 Ditto. Cwmystwyth 50 0 3 i 0 J. F. Kimmel TICKETINGS FOR LEAD ORE, AT THE KING'S HEAD HOTEL, HOLYWELL, Alay Sth, ISS4. xr /I TT T per ton Purchasers North Hendre 50 7 4 0 Adam Evton & Son Khosesmor 50 6 19 6 Walker, Purler Halkyn Mines 25 ..710 Adam Ev sL West Trelogan 10 ..7 5 6 Walker, Parker & Co.

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