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

BAGILLT. SOCIAL PREACHING.—The pulpit of the Salem elsh Independent Chapel was occupied on th e y evening last, by the Rev. David Williams, ane Pastor of Sion Chapel, Holywell, who delivered tioucellent sermon to a tolerably large congrcga- 1. frcmfITED K^GDOM ALLIANCE.—It will be noticed an announcement on another page, that on ednesdav evening next a public meeting in behalf -Local Option Legislation will be held in the £ -Ssembly.rooni at/ the Cocoa-house, and on i, firsday evening asimilar meeting will be held 1 the Castle Asseinbly-room, Flint. e, whf^lR0y ESCAPE.—On Friday last all event s-> "V^ht have been accompanied with very rious, if not, fatal, results took place near the thrni.o-v, ii n°1c! Tas: being driven at a furious pace through the Boot from tb(f directioa of (Jrce]1/icld. Ine driver when opposite the Smelters' Arms seemed to have lost part of his control over the reins, and the animal swerved and ran with conveyance to the opposite side of the road Tl! animal almost ran into a shop window and" career knocked down two little children wh m playing near the shop window. Eortunatii wf.re little ones escaped with nothing more serious If. few scratches, but the habit of rapid drivin*1 jn a crowded thoroughfare, especially where there »re no parapets, as is the case in this particular spot, cannot be too strongly reprobated. THE COLLIERY ACCIDENT. A preliminary J*" investigation as to the cause of the death of the man Edward Jones, near the Blossoms, Bagillt, who was killed in Bettlsiield Colliery on Thursday last, was held at the Talbot Inn, on Friday, before Mr. Wm. Davies, coroner, and a jury of whom Mr. Jones, Dee Inn, was the foreman. Alter formal evidence was taken, the inquiry was adjourned until the Government Inspector of Mines could be present.-The funeral of the deceased place on Sundav afternoon, at the Parish t' ijirchyard. The body was conveyed to its last Th lnp"P^aeo fallowed by a large number of friends. ihiVl f 0l't1"' Wesli'y'un Chapel was present, ot of (^ceasod had formerly been leader, nna i he was member up to the time of his the Driuds Friendly Society also preceded l0ournful cortege. The deceased was much respected. to WORRYING.—Some farmers residing in 16 ^'ighbourhood of Bagillt have of late suffered on 111?l:'o than one occasion from having their flocks r%. by dogs. Some two or three years ago, sheep worrying was rife in the locality, and strange to say, the dogs, who made their nightly raids, always managed to escape capture, and even observation, leaving the partly-eaten and mangled r carcase of their prey on the field. An instance of ] the sagacity displayed by the cunning animals in < escaping from the clutches of the farmers occurred 1 on Sunday evening last, when one of the employees ] of a farm close to Bagillt detected two dogs ] prowling in the neighbourhood of the meadow where a number of sheep were grazing, and subsequently he saw the dogs attack some sheep, and one poor animal was sadly torn in her hinder part and also about the head. When the man approached the dogs, they immediately left their Z, victim and ran in the direction of Holywell followed by the farm servant, who, however, lost all trace of them on reaching the town. The dogs were apparently well-acquainted with the neighbour- hood. One of the animals was a white fox- terrier, with a yellow spot on his head, and the other was a brindle-coloured dog, of a larger breed. BOARD SCHOOL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. On Wednesday last, the annual prize distribution to the meritorious scholars of the Bagillt Board Schools was held under very favorable auspices. The day has been looked forward to with evident delight by the scholars, and undoubtedly will be looked upon as the red letter day of the year to them. The prizes for the boys' and girls schools took the form of substantial and neatly-bound volumes of choice literature, the works of the best authors, and were purchased from a sum of £ 10 given yearly by Mr. John Roberts, M.P., to the School Board for the purpose of rewarding the children who attended school most regularly and punctually during the year, and were attentive to their home lessons. The gifts for the infant portion of the scholars were in the shape of various toys, such as balls, hum- ming tops, boxes of toys, whips, baskets, and different articles to captivate their young minds and to satisfy the playful disposition characteristic of infancy. The children, to the number of 400, presented themselves at the schools at about three o'clock, each child attired in his or her best clothing, and they presented a remarkably neat and clean appearance. After a few preliminaries, the whole wjre entertained to tea, which was laid in the spacious sjhoolroom, Miss Louie Jones (the schools), and Miss Ada Oldfield having neatly deco- rated the room with plants and flowers, which were kindly given by neighbouring ladies and gentlemen for the occasion. There was an abundant supply of all the necessary edibles, to which the juveniles did ample justice, the funds for the tea having been obtained by private subscriptions. The tables weie under the care of the following ladies, who spared no pains in endeavouring to attend to the delighted children :—Mrs. Thomas, Miss Owen, Mrs. Whalley, Mrs. Winter, Mrs. Freeman, Miss Ward, Mrs. David Williams, Mrs. J. Williams, Miss Peters, Miss Bannister, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Woolcock, Miss L. Roberts, Miss J. Gratton Thomas, Miss Alice Oldfield, Miss Eliza Hughes, Miss N. Owen, Miss Alice Eachus, Miss Thomas, Miss Selina Williams, Miss Dowell, and Messrs. Winter & Thomas. The following teachers, who are on the school staff, also rendered valuable assistance. Miss A. Oldfield, Miss Louie Jones, Miss Emily Jones, Miss Pollie Jones, Miss Maggie Whalley, Miss Charlotte Scott, Miss M. H. Lowe, Mr. W. Meredith Jones, Master Thos. Llewelyn Jones and Master James.Owen Davies. Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and Miss Owen, the energetic principals also were most assiduous in superintending the whole arrangements. The good training the children receive at these schools was shown by their excellent discipline and general good behaviour. The following members of the School Board were present during the tea and subsequent proceedings —Mr. J. Kerfoot Evans (chairman), Mr. Isaac Hughes (vice-chairman), Rev. D. Oliver, Rev. E. Evans, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. 1. Mynyddwr Roberts and Mr. Wm. Jones; Mr. E. M. Evans (clerk to the Board), and Mr. Eliseus Jones (attendance officer), and also the following ladies and gentlemen —Mr. Samuel Davies, Mrs. I. M. Roberts and Miss Roberts, Mrs. E. M. Evans, Mrs. Keam, Miss Whitehead, Miss Powell, Miss Hughes, Miss Hunt, Mrs. Evans (Wesley House), Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. John Winter, &c. Tea over, the numerous company left the tables and amused them- selves in various innocent ways until six o'clock, when a procession was formed, the majority of the children bearing in their hands banners of different colours. The procession was formed opposite the school, and headed by the Industrial Brass Band (under the leadership of bandmaster Parry), who discoursed excellent selections of music, wended their way in the direction of the station for the purpose of escorting Mr. A. 0. Walker, Chester, the president at the evening meeting, to Bethania Chapel. The members of the School Board also marched in the rear of the procession together with several friends. The meeting in the evening was held at the Bethania Wesleyan Chapel, which was kindly lent for the occasion, and the edifice was thronged to its utmost capacity with the children and their parents. The president, who was supported by the chairman, vice-chairmen, and members of the Board, was received with loud cheers, and called upon Master T. Llewelyn Jones to open the meeting with the following prologue, which was the late Josephus' last production, composed expressly for the occasion and was listened to with marked attention by the large audieuce-- Mr Chairman, I think my first duty's to you, To the ladies and gentlemen my second is due; The next to my teachers who kindly have taught 1\1e the way to conduct myself as I ought; My last to my daily schoolfellows and friends, And there for the evening my compliment ends, Which after the paying, I hope all will look With a generous eye on what's undertook By actors so young-inexperienced and shy. Who stand now before you their talents to try They will tempt you with songs, and if music wont do, Perhaps recitations may help them pull through Should music and pros j both fall flat on the ear, They'll attempt something else to elicit a cheer; And should they your favour obtain, do not pause, But give them unstinted a round of applause Or if their best efforts to please don't succeed, In charity reckon the will for the deed. I've nought more to hope for, to wish, or to teach, My thanks for your patience, Mr. Chairman—your speech: The Chairman, in the course of his address, said that he did not intend to make a long speech, and asked them to excuse him for not doing so, as he was sure they did not want to hear a great deal about the generalities of education, especially on such an occasion as the present. He was address- ing those present as being a race of people very fond ofound education, and he mentioned the vigorous efforts that had been made to institute an University for Higher Education in Wales, which showed that the taste and desire of the inhabitants of Wales for education was great. He said that reading, writ- ing and arithmetic were well taught at the Bagillt Board Schools, and there was not the least doubt that every boy and girl ought to be well educated in these subjects, for with these acquirements they had obtained a. key to higher knowledge, which they could not learn unless they first understood the rudiments of education. He did not think that the children of the working classes were at a greater disadvantage in comparison with the children of o-entlemen, for he thought their education was excellent as far as it went; he did not think that the tuition that the upper classes got was much better, in many senses than a School Board Educa- tion, in fact, in some instances it was not so good. He had been brought up in a high school himself, and he was of opinion that too much time was devoted to study many things that were not necess. ary in everyday life, and especially in our clays, but at the same time he should like to see a little more science introduced. Another thing he should like to see them learn, was to use their eyes and ears accurately, and study object lessons as much as Possible, as optical teaching was very necessary in making correct observations, and by attaining pro- nciency iu this, they get on in the world much bo k1 *Tan kh°se who had studied too much in the °° ° following programme was afterwards Tr>™ I'1'0ugh, under the conductorship of Mr. • f' teacher :—Chorus, O let the kind f- re Yornbined Schools; recitation, "Long M Ag°ni^' n]Viater i S°ng, "The better land," ik iT TUidfield recitation, The lost doll," ineebe Jones song, The mighty Norseman," Boys ^Dialogue, « Mimic school," Boys and Girls TJ- Girls; recitation, Casabianca" J. P. Hughes; song, "The cobbler," Infants; recitation, The sparrow's nest," M. Agnes Williams chorus, Let the hills resound," Combined Schools. The singing was excellent, in fact it was all that could be wished for, and reflected great praise on the respective teachers. Miss A Winter, a little girl of but a few summers, deserves' to be specially mentioned for the intelli- gent and pretty manner in which she recited her C, piece. Her performance was exceptionally good for one of such tender years, that a repelition of the piece was demanded. Master J. P. Hughes also recited the poem" Casablauca very creditably. The prizes, which were given as rewards for regu- larity, punctuality, and attentiveness to home lessons during the year ended 31st Jan., 1884, were dis- tributed by the Chairman, who made some pleasing remarks to each of the recipients. Appended is the names of the children who received the book prizes- William Alfred Jones, Llewelyn Jones, James O. Davies, George Jones, Thomas Williams, William Griffiths, Thomas Jones, Charles F. Freeman, John Ellis, George Ore, Samuel T. Barker, Shem Jones, John Edward Williams, John P. Hughes, Thomas Roberts, Robert Lewis, William Hugh Davies, Jonah Lloyd, John Jones, David O. Jones, Thomas Wright, Edw. Thomas Jones, Luther Ll. Parry; Catherine Evans, Anne Hughes, Phcebe A. Matthews, Isabel M. Oldfield, Jane Evans, S. Annie Jones, Maud Bates, T. E. Williams, S. J. Jones, Elizabeth Thomas, Eliza Hughes, Elizabeth E. Foulkes, A. Jones, M. A. Hughes, M. Griffiths, A. Lewis, Ellen Williams (1st), M. E. Lloyd, Margaret Pany, M. J. Hughes, M. E. Griffiths, Phoebe Jones, S. Jones.—Later on in the evening each of the infants were presented with a toy by the Rev. D. Oliver and Rev. E. Evans. The Chairman remarked that the singing was excellent and a credit to Mr. Jones, and he was requested to inform the children that their vacation term would commence from that evening.—Mr. S. Davies said he had a pleasing duty to perform, which was that of proposing a hearty vote of thanks to the Chair- man, who had so ably fulfilled his duties that evening. He added that Mr. Walker's name was a household word in all the homes in Bagillt, and he was greatly esteemed by all. The motion was seconded by Mr. R. J. Jones (Bryn afon), and on Mr. J. K. Evans putting the vote to the meeting it was carried unanimously. The chairman duly responded. On the motion of the Rev. D. Oliver, hearty cheers were given Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and Miss Owen, and the rest of the teachers, which were lustily joined in by the children. The ladies who officiated at the harmonium were Miss Jane Gratton Thomas and Miss Alice Oldfield. The meeting was terminated by the audience singing Hen wlad fy nhadau," Miss Oldfield taking the solo parts. The children afterwards dispersed to their respective homes after having enjoyed them- selves to their hearts' content.

MOSTYN. The report that Mr. Henry Mostyn, brother of Lord Mostyn, has been invited to contest Carnarvon- shire in the Consevative interest, in opposition to Mr. Rathbone, has been contradicted. A LIBERAL CLUB.—A public meeting was held on Friday evening last in Lady Augusta Mostyn's school, Mr. Theo. Jones in the chair, when a Liberal Association for the district was formed, and officers appointed. The meeting was addressed by the Rev. Dr. Pan. Jones and others, and resolutions were put to the meeting aud unanimously carried,-expressing entire confidence in Her Majesty's Goveanment, and requesting that a telegram to that effect should be forwarded to the Premier the following morning. It was also resolved that the continuation of the House of Lords as a Legislative Chamber is not desirable. SHIPPING.—Arrivals: —Elizabeth Hyam (Benson), from Ballyshannon, pit props Talyvan, (Roberts), from Port Nant, stones Maggie (Macgregor), from Irvine, dynamite; Luther (Mills), from Liverpool. Sailings :-Mary (Dale), for Liverpool, coal; Claudia, as (Brooks), for Cardiff; Talyvan, s (Roberts), for Port Nant; Resolute (Jones), for Arklow, coal; Benan, ss (Appleton), for Cardiff; Pilgrim (Hules), for Rhyl, deals; Luther (Mills), for Rhyl, deals; Lorn (Bennett), for Swansea, flue dust; Madona (Parry), for Rhyl, deals Copious (Gore), for Liverpool, pig iron Maggie (Mac- gregor), for Carnarvon, dynamite; Thomas (Williams), for Liverpool, coal. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AT THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS. —The annual distribution of prizes for good attend- ance to the children attending the National Schools —an event which has been made to them the red letter day of the year" through the kindness of Mrs. Storey, of Downing, took place on Wednesday afternoon. The prize scheme is one which has had a most beneficial effect on these excellent schools, inducing as it has done a spirit of emulation amongst the children. The credit for the inception of the scheme is due to the thoughtfulncss of Mrs. Storey, and to that lady also the district is indebted for the useful prizes which are awarded. The distribution took place at three o'clock, when there were present: —Miss Storey, Master Tom and Master Roy Storey, Miss Lindenburgh, and Mr. Noble (Downing), the Vicar of Mostyn (Rev. Griffith Jones), Mrs. Griffith Jones, and Miss Myfanwy Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Eyton (Plas Llanerchymor), Mr. R. Roberts, Mrs. Roberts (Glanydon House), Mrs. Barratt (Fron- heulog), Mrs. Peers Jones, and Miss Clarkson (Glan- ydon), &c. The children present numbered over two hundred, their bright and intelligent counte- nances beaming with delightful anticipations of the treat in stOEe for them. After they had sung some of their school songs, and gone with surprising steadiness through a short drill, the Vicar said he was sure that all the children, like himself, felt thankful that Mrs. Storey's life had been spared to continue the good works of Christian benevolence in the district where she was so deservedly beloved. They all regretted that she was unable to be present with them that day, owing to her having been called away, but they knew that although she was absent in person she was present in spirit (cheers). Mr. Noble first distributed the certificates to those who had successfully passed the religious examination held in May last, when the school passed, as it invariably does, a good examination." Miss Storey then distributed the prizes, sixty in number, to those children who had been present a sufficient number of times during the school year.—Mr. Eyton, on behalf of the School Managers, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Storey for her great and continued kindness towards the schools. Mr. Robt. Roberts, also one of the managers, seconded the motion in appropriate words, ani it was supported by the Vicar, who spoke in glowing terms of the good works done by Mrs. Storey in a variety of ways in the neighbourhood of Mostyn. The motion was carried by the loud acclamations of the children, y and they each afterwards received a bun, the gift of Mrs. Storey, the distribution being made by the ladies and gentlemen present from Downing. ♦

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The following were the members attending Thursday's meeting: P. P. Pennant, Esq. (Chair- man), W. M. Clarke, Esq., and E. Morgan, Esq. (vice-chairmen) Messrs. R. J. Sisson, T. Winston, W. Bell, T. Ellis, D. Edwards, J. Vaughan, Chas. Jones, T. Parry, J. Kendall, E. Angel, Rev. W. E. Jones, Capt. Salisbury, Messrs. R. Davies, W. Williams, B. Littler, John Roberts, J. Kendall, and T. Griffies Dixon. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that at present there were 127 inmates in the house, as compared with 129 the corresponding period last year, and with 104 the last board day. The vagrants relieved during the fortnight numbered 27, as compared with ti2 the corresponding period of 1883. THE PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES AND THE RHYL ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL. Bills amounting to about £ 6 were passed for the education of pauper and poor children in various johools in the uuiou. A guardian galled attention j to a bill of 3s. lid. with respect to two children taught. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic School, and said that the school was not under government inspection nor taught by a certified teacher. The school attendance officer (Mr. E. Jones) in reply to questions put, said that he visited the school occasionally, the children in question attended regularly, and promised that he would ask the managers to keep a proper register of the children taught and supply him with the usual returns of defaulters. A RESURRECTION AND A BURIAL. A bill of 2s. was produced by Mr. S. Vaughan, parish sexton, for raising the body of a child dis- covered in the Clerk's (Mr. Grimsley's), field in the early part of June, and for burying the same afterwards in the cemetery. The bill was ordered to be paid. A PROSPECTIVE WINDFALL. Mr. Jos. Lloyd announced that Patrick Cummins, once a notorious prize-fighter, and an inmate of the house for the past few years, had just heard that his wife, who was in the Manchester Lunatic Asylum, had £ 2,2C0 to her name in the bank, and he had gone in search of the money. He had also promised to pay back the guardians every penny of wkit he had .eceived from them if he could get hold of the money. WATER FOR TREFNANT STATION. A communication was read from the London and North-Western Railway Company asking the terms for supplying the above station with water for necessary purposes. It was decided to offer a supply at £ 1 per quarter as a minimum payment, and Is. 6d. per thousand gallons for the extra quantity above the X I's worth, being 15,000 gallons. TREAT TO THE CHILDREN. The Master's Journal contained the fcllowing report:—" On Saturday afternoon, the 5th inst., at the invitation of Sir G. A. Cayley and Lady Cayley, the children, attended by the teachers, were conveyed in a waggon to Llanerch Park. Having enjoyed themselves in the park at various games, at which sports. Sir G. A. Cayley and Major Birch left nothing undone to add to the children's enjoy- ment. About four o'clock they were conducted to the hall, where a capital tea was provided, Lady Cayley and lady friends personally attending to the comfort of all. Having done ample justice to the liberal supply of good things provided, the children were conveyed home in the waggon, where they arrived about 7.30 in high spirits, and grate- ful to Sir G. A. Cayley and Lady Cayley for their unbounded kindness."—The Board's coidial thanks to Sir G. A. Cayley and Lady Cayley were directed to be recorded and conveyed to them.

NORTHOP HALL. ANNIVERSARY.—On Monday last, the Ancient Order of Shepherds held their anniversary at Nor- thop Hall. The members of the society, mustering a goodly number, formed a procession about 11 a.m.. and headed by the 1st Flintshire Engineer Band (Buckley), marched to St. Peter's Church, Northop, where an appropriate sermon was preached to them by the Rev. J. Thomas, senior curate of the parish. After visiting the principal residences in the neigh- bourhood, the members returned to Northop Hall to partake of dinner. The caterer being Mr. John- son, Boar's Head Inn. After the usual toasts were proposed, the members adjourned to the field where dancing was indulged in until far on in the evening, the weather proving favorable, with the exception of a few showers which fell during the day.

0 Cricket. RHYL v. BANGOR.—At the ground of the former. Rhyl, 40 and 39 for seven wickets Bangor 23. The match between the Australians and Leicester- shire ended on Tuesday, when the county eleven sustained a crushing defeat by ten wickets. NOBTHOP v. BAGILLT.-Played on the ground of the latter on Saturday last. Messrs. Hughes and Jefferson batted well for their respective scores. Mr. Taylor's bowling was difficult to play. Result:— NORTHOP. E Price, b Taylor 3 E Astbury, b Lambert 11 J Williams, b Taylor 2 G B Tant, c Pierce, b Taylor 8 N Furrow, c W B Williams, b Taylor 0 H Hughes, run out 10 C 8 Barrett, b Taylor 3 W J Davies, b Taylor 2 J Roberts, st Pierce, b Taylor 4 G Hughes, not out 3 G Adams, b Lambert 0 Extras 7. Total. 43 BAGILLT. W B Williams, b J Williams. 4 W T Pierce, c Hughes, b Tant. 0 I Taylor, b J Williams 3 H Askew, c J Williams, b Tant 7 T A Lambert, b J Williams 9 T Hughes, c and b Barrett 13 H W Jefferson, b Price 10 T J Redfern, b Barrett 1 Dr. Jones, c J Williams, b Price 4 H L Williams, b Barret 0 W Jones, not out 4 Extras 3 Total. 58 FLINT v. ST. Asaph.-This match was played at Flint on Saturday, and resulted in a draw in favor of the home team. For the visitors Morgan and Kelly bowled well, and for the home team Dr. Archer and E. J. Hughes bowled splendidly. The scores were FLINT. Dr Archer, c Hughes, b Kelly 61 Christopherson, run out 16 E J Hughes, run out 20 R Willows, b Kelly 0 H A Jones, b Vaughan 25 Holloway, c R Jones, b do 17 j C E Dyson, c R Jones, b do 6 C Hull, b Morgan 0 S Williams, b do 0 R J Williams, b do 4 W E Bithell, not out 15 Extras 20 Total .184 j ST. ASAPH. E Hall, b Hughes 1 R Davies, st Willows, b Archer 1 L Morgan, c and b Hughes 12 R J Hughes, b Archer 0 T J Jones, b do 4 W G Kelly, not out 1 G Vaughan, c Hughes, b do 7 T Williams, to bat 0 C R Hughes, do 0 R Jones, do 0 R Whitley, do. 0 F,xtras 2 Total 28

CRICKET NOTES. BY SCRUTATOR." Alas at one fell stroke and in a manner which adds to the awful suddenness and sadness of the occasion, we have lost from amongst us, once and for ever, a face, well known and beloved—a face always to be met with when the subject of our national pas- time was concerned, a form fine and manly, always with pleasing expression for every one and always to be met with at matches when the fortunes of his club were concerned. In Josephus the Bagillt Club and oricket in general has lost a warm partisan. For some years it is true he has not actually played, but nevertheless, he has always been looked upon by cricketers as one of themselves, and his advice sought. For some time he has almost invariably stood umpire in matches in which, difficult task though it is to please everyone, his decisions have given the utmost satisfaction to all, and were always received with becoming deference and respect to his long experience. In his death there has been a gap made which it will take Time a long while to fill, and it will also be long before his familiar form will be forgotten amongst Flintshire cricketers, who, in his death tender their heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved widow and children, and can in no more effectual manner do honor to his name than by keeping green his memory.—Last week there was some important cricket. The first of the Great International contests between the English team and that of our antipodean visitors was played and ended in a draw; owing to the rain it was im- possible to play on Thursday. Despite the rain a vast crowd of about 10,000 people had assembled, amongst whom were a few of our local notaries of the pastime. On Friday a start was made and the English team was put out for the small tot-il of 95, out of which Shrewsbury scored 43, without which the Englishmen would have cut a sorry figure indeed. When the Australians went in they knocked up 182, and the Englishmen in their second essay scored 180 thus making the match a draw. The team for the next International Match which takes place on Monday, has already been selected, there are one or two alterition s from the teain of lastweek. -On Saturday, Northop visited Bagillt, when they were defeated by a few runs. The howling of Taylor was excellent. A little more nerve and he will bowl well.—The St. Asaph Club on Saturday for the first time visited Flint wh?re they met a strong team of the County Town, who going in first put the large score of 184 on before they were all out, (detailed score below). Lewis Morgan's bowling was very good as was Kelly's and the fielding of the St. Asaph team was very creditable.—On Saturday an interesting match will be played, teams of Benedicts v. Bachelors selected from Flint and Bagillt clubs will be pitted against each other at Bagillt, Play to commence at 2.30.-The North and South County Matches, or rather the so-called "North and South County Matches" have been revived and the first match will b3 placed short y, the North team* being captained by Mr. VV. Pieroe, and the South by Mr. Green, Hawarden, Pierce, and the South by Mr. Green, Hawarden,

FLINT. BOROUGH DRAINAGE.—The contract for the drain- age of Mount-st., Salisbury-st., &c., was let on Thursday last to Mr. John Beasley, contractor, of Golftyn, Connah's Quay. MINISTERIAL.—Mr. Robert Jones, third son of Mr. Jones, of Dee View, has successfully passed his examination for the Wesleyan ministry, and will enter Didsbury College, Manchester, for two years' training. SPECIAL SERVICE.—On Wednesday evening, a special service was held at the English Congrega- tional Chapel, Flint, when the Revs. H. Elvet Lewis, Hull, and D. B. Hooke, Rhyl, officiated. There was a large attendance. ACCIDENT.—On Friday last an accident which fortunately was not attended by any fatal or serious results occnrred in Flint Colliery the property of the Flint Coal and Cannel Co., Limited. One of the men engaged in the mine was at work "ripping," a roof, when a portion of the roof weighing about ten tons, fell. Fortunately for him at the time the fall occurred he was standing under a prop which falling crosswise from the roof to the level of the working protected him. He was soon after extricated, his injuries being very slight. His escape was miraculous, and he is now at work again.

4 Markets and Fairs. HOLYWELL MARKET—FRIDAY. Wheat, per hobbet of 168 lbs 12s. Od. to 14s. Od. Barley 147 lbs 8s. Od. lis. 6d. Oats 105lbs 6s. 6d. 8s. Od. Beans ISOlbs 12s. Od. 13s. Od. PRODUCE :— Clover Hay, per ton 80s. Od. 95s. Od. Meadow 70s. iM. SOs. Od. Wheat Straw, 50s. Od. 60s. Od. Barley Straw, 30s. Od. 35s. Od. Oat Straw, 40s. Od. oj 45s. Od. Potatoes, per 224 lbs 6s. 6d. 8s. Od. Beef per lb 7d. to lOd. Veal 8d. lOd. Lamb" .9d. 100. Mutton" 9d. lid. Pork 7d. 8d. Fowls per couple 3s. 6d. to 5s. Od. Ducks 5s. td. 6s Od. Fresh butter per lb iii. 2d. Eggs 14 ig. od.

•— Metals and Mining. THE METAL MARKET:— LEAD £ s. d. E a d. English pig, common 10 5 o-io io 0 L B 10 10 0-10 15 0 „ ^-B 10 0-11 0 0 sheet and bar 11 5 0—11 10 0 pipe 11 15 0— red 13 5 0- white 14 10 0-18 10 0 • patent shot 13 10 0-14 0 0 Spanish 10 2 6— SPHL ER:- Silesian, ordinary brands 14 7 6-14 12 6 special brands 14 12 6-14 17 6 English, Swansea 15 10 0— COPPER :— Tough cake and ingot 5S 10 0-59 10 0 Best selected 59 10 0—60 10 0 Sheets and sheathing. 63 0 0—67 0 0 Flat bottoms 66 0 0—70 0 0 NOTES ON THE MARKETS.—Lead continues in a very depressed state with no improvement in prices. The market for mine shares can hardly be stated to exist, there being scarcely half-a-dozen transac- tions each day. 0

Births. 2nd inst., at 7, Heap-terrace, Erddig-road, Wrexham, the wife of Mr. J. E. Jackson, of a son. Marriages. 3rd inst., at Altham Church, Accringt.on, by the Rev. Dr. Burton, Rector of All Saints, Manchester, assisted by the Rev. W. Sharpe, Vicar, the Rev. John Bernard McGovern, Curate of All Saints, Manchester, (nephew of Miss Jones, Tower Gardens, Holywell), to Catherine (Katie), youngest daughter of Hugh Catlow, Accrington. No cards. 9th inst., in the Congregational Church, Water Street, Rhyl, by the Rev. D. Burford Hooke, in the presence of Mr. James Davies, Registrar (by License), Mr. Richard Edward Williams, butcher, 18, High-street, Rhyl, to Miss Charlotte Elizabeth Bellis, 1, Plastirion terrace, Rhyl. 12th inst., at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Caerwys, by the Rev. Evan Davies, Wesleyan Minister, Mr. John Pryce, of Pantglas, Llyn Helig Whitford, to Miss Catherine Parry, Wern Farm' Caerwys. 12th inst., at Saron, Brynford, Holy well, Mr. Edward Edwards, Brynford-street, Holywell, to Miss Elizabeth Hughes, Tabernacle-row, Bagillt. 12th inst., at the Wesleyan Chapel, Chester-road, Holywell, by the Rev. Evan Evans, Mr. Robert Hughes, Top Houses, Holywell, to Miss Sarah Jane Ellis, Greyhound Inn, Holywell. Deaths. 2nd inst., at the Workhouse, Holywell, Patrick Burke, aged GO years. 8th inst., at the Woodlands, Rhyl, Martha Anne (Pattie), eldest daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Groeutt, in her 9th year. 9th inst., at the residence of her son-in-law, the Rev. T. Hughes, Maesingle, Rhyl, Mrs. Jones, Tan'rallt Hall, Llanddulas, aged 68 years. 10th inst., Elizabeth, the wife of the late John Hesketh, at Ysgubor Wen, Denbigh, aged 70 years. 12th inst., at Mor Annedd, Rhyl, John Churton, J.P., aged 72 years. 13th inst., at Penymaes, Holywell, Mary Davies, aged 62 years. 14th inst., at the Workhouse, Holywell, Thomas Hughes, aged 77 years. 14th inst,, at Well-street, Holywell, aged 81, Jane, widow of William Rigby, of Holywell, and last surviving daughter of the late William Smedley, of Holywell. 1.5th inst., at the Workhouse, Holywell, Elizabeth Jane Jones, aged 17 years. 17th just., at St. Andrew's-road, St Anne's-on- the-Sea, near Preston, very suddenly, Margaret (Maggie), the beloved wife of Mr. Joseph William Hall, and youngest daughter of the late Mr. William Griffiths, Spring Bank, Greenfield, Holywell, aged 29 years. -+-

THE REV. ELLIS EDWARDS, M.A.—The members of the English Calvinistic Methodist Church at Prince's-road, Upper Bangor, have agreed to invite the Rev. Professor Edwards, M.A., of Bala College, to the pastorate of their church. Mr. Edwards' who is an alumnus of Bala College, and also of Edinburgh University, was ordained in 1874. He is the son of the Rev. Roger Edwards, chairman of the Mold School Board and one of the most respected ministers in the Welsh Methodist Con- nection. Mr. Edwards is a most thoughtful and cultured preacher. For a short time he held a pastorate at Oswestry, where he was very highly esteemed. Should he accept the call to Bangor, he will be the first pastor of what is comparatively a new church.

EPPS'S COCOA.—GRATEFUL AND COMFORTING. —" By » thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern 'e tte operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the line properties of well-selected Cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delic»*wr flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors, bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of aiextn&t a constitution may be gradually built up untilstoMig enough to resist every tendency to disease- -tfuaarefls oi subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. "W e escape manj ai fatal shaft by keeping ourselves we» fortified with pui* blood and a properly nourished trame -Made simply with boding water or milk. m Packets, labelied-M JAJIKS Errs H^eopathi.. Chemists, London oi Ejtps a Ckoca$a\e Essence- HOLI.OWAY'6 OIN-TMEN-T AND PILLS.-This Ointment affords the shortest, safest, and easiest pata to soundness in all kind* of skin deseiises, scrofulous ailections, scorbutic maladies, ulcerations, eruptions and lmtlanimations. These is nnth n J deletrious in the composition of Holloway's Ointment! but on the contrary, its ingredients posses the mo*? Boothing, purifying and strengthening qualities L it can be used witn perfect safety The delicate skin of infants is not irritated bv its application, atUekin^the^Kf^^bduingthetediousu^nSors attacking the a.gpd. In all constitutional, chronic, and com- plex antxtions, Hoiloway's should be taken whilst that Oint- ment is being used in order that all baneful matter may 1, xpelled from the system.

RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. The fortnightly meeting of this Authority was held on Friday last, the following gentlemen being present :— J. Scott Bankes, Esq. (in the chair), John Henry, Esq., Mr. R. W. Hughes, Mr. James Reney, Mr. Enoch Lewis, Mr. Samuel Davies, Mr. Owen Jones and Mr. J. Kerfoot Evans. THE JIOSTYN WATER QUESTION. In connection with the above question Mr. Enoch Lewis said he had met Mr. Murray Browne, and Mr. Coddino-ton (engineering inspector of the Local Government Board), at the Mostyn Station. They visited the different sources of the proposed water supply, and after particular investigation, Mr, Coddington expressed himself satisfied with the nature of the sources.—Mr. Murray Browne ithe Local Government Board Inspector) said that Mr. Coddington had only made a preliminary inspection and another formal enquiry would be required. Mr. Coddington was desirous that the Authority should withdraw the appeal for a special drainage district, and borrow money on the security of the rates of the whole parish for carrying out the water scheme. After a long discussion, it was ultimately proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Mr. Samuel Davies that the original proposition to form j a special water district be withdrawn, and that appli- cation be made to borrow a sum not exceeding £ 600 upon the security of the rates of the entire parish of Whitford, and the Clerk was desired to write to the Local Government Board accordingly.—Mr. Henry suggested that a vestry meeting should be held to consider the subject, and Mr. R. W. Hughes was of the same opinion, the latter gentle- man stating that he would be glad to have an Opportunity to defend himself against the false accusations that had been made against him behind his back.—The original proposition was however carried.—The Chairman remarked that he thought that a public meeting would only result in calling counter meetings, and their best policy would be to adopt the propositions of Mr. Murray-Browne and Mr. Coddington. SANITARY BY-LAWS. A question in connection with the above by-laws Was raised by Mr. Rcney, who said that they were not properly conformed with by the inhabitants of his locality. They did not take the least notice of the by-law relating to the erection of pigstys, &c.- The Clerk said that the Local Goverment Board, as soon as business would permit, would further consider the revised by-laws. THE LATE SANITARY INSPECTOR. Owiiv to the sad and unexpected death of the late Sanitary Inspector, Mr. J. J. Williams, of whose business and other qualifications the Chair- man spoke very highly, and deeply regretted his loss, it was suf^ested that the deceased gentle- man's eldest son°(Mr. A. C. Williams) should fulfill his late father's duties until the election of a suc- cessor, and it was unanimously decided that lie should occupy the post until the time of the election, which will take place in a month hence. [Remainder of Holywell news in eighth page.]

ST. ASAPH. POLICE COURT.-At the Court House on Monday before R. J. Sisson, Esq., and E. W. D. Broughton, Esq.—Joseph Griffiths (late of Meliden), was brought up on a warrant, having being apprehended at Rhosddu, near Wrexham, charged with deserting his wife. Mr. Grimsley, clerk to the guardians, prosecuted, and Mr. R. Jones, master of the Work- house, proved the case, this was the third time for prisoner ta be brought up on a similar charge, he pleaded guilty, and was committed for one month hard labor. A TRICYCLE FEAT. -The Vicar of Clitheroe, York- shire, son of Mr. Thomas formerly superintendent of police at Mold, who is on a tour in North Wales, and staying at St. Asaph, rode on an "Excelsior" tricycle from Nantclwyd village, near Corwen, to Bettws-y-coed, through Llanrwst, thence to Llan- dudno, returning to St. Asaph about six o'clock in the evening. He visited Denbigh, and was en- chanted with the view from the castle. At Llan- dulas he was overtaken by two tricyclists, who had that day rode from Manchester, and intended to return there from Llandudno the next day. ORDINATION.—At a general ordination held by the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, in his Cathedral Church, on Sunday. July 13th, 1884, the following gentlemen wore ordained :—Deacons—John Davies, B.A., St. David's College, licenced to the curacy of Connah's Quay David Griffiths, B.A., St. David's College, licenced to the curacy of Bistre Herbert Reginald Scott, B.A., St. Mary Magdalen College, Oxford, licenced to the curacy ot Whittington; David Herbert, B.A., St. David's, by letters dismissory from the Lord Bishop of Bangor. Priests:—John Llewelyn Jones, M.A., Jesus College, Oxford; John Evans Jones, B.A., Jesus College, Oxford; Jenkyn Jones, B.A., St. David's College; Lewis Daniel Jenkins, B.A., St. David's College.

ST. ASAPH CATHEDRAL CHORAL SERVICES. Sunday, July 20th, 1884.—Morning, at 11. Chants, Monk in C single, Camidge in E minor, Russell in C Te Deum, Boyce in D, Jacobs m A; Jubilate, Turner in A; Anthem, This is the day," Gaul; Kyrie, Cooke in G; Creed, Morton in G. 315, Hymn, 179; Service, Frost in D; Anthem," It shall come to pass," Garrett. 6.15 p.m, Chant, Aylwardin F Canticles, Bennett in F single; Hymns, 180, 159, 198. In Residence-The Ven. Archdeacon Smart Rev. W. Morton, M.A., Succentor R. A. Atkins, Esq., Organist.

VAliKAJN Ui. The number of vagrants relieved during the last fortnight was G7, as against 125 in the correspond- ing period of last year. DISCHARGE OF AN nDIATE. A powerful-looking man, of determined appear- ance, formerly a criminal lunatic, named John Evans, alias Raw, whose parents were natives of Holywell, applied through Mr. Hughes (the Master) for permission to come before the Board to make an application. The man, who is a desperate character, asked that he should be allowed to go back to his own parish, that of Clerkenwell, London. He said he did not see why he should be brought down to H ilywell when lie was not born there.— The Chairman: What does the Doctor say is he fit to go ?—Mr. Hughes Yes, he is quite fit.-The i Chairman: Do you want to go :Applicant Yes; I can work to keep myself when I get there. The Chairman: Well, you can go.—Applicant: Thank you, sir. He then proceeded to leave the room, and on reaching the door, he suddenly turned back, and asked for some money to get a little to eat on the road."—The Chairman You will get plenty of bread to eat at the various stations posted on the roads for the relief of vagrants.—The applicant vtuorosely) I don't see why they should fetch a fellow down here and not send him back again. He then left the room muttering incoherently to himself. STATE OF THE COUNTRY. During a desultory conversation, Mr. John Henry mentioned that the mining interests in the country at present were in a very bad state, and the proba- bility was ere long many of the lead mines in this country would have to cease operations. He saw that one of the newspapers had quoted the price of a quantity of lead which was recently sold as being extraordinarily low, and he trusted that he would <, never see it sold at that unremunerative figure again. The district was in a state of unparalleled poverty, and on the whole things looked very serious, but lie trusted that this bad state of affairs would soon give place to brighter prospects. STATEMENT OF PAUPERISM. A statement was submitted to the members of the Board showing the comparative state of pauperism in the 20 unions comprised in the North Wales district, giving the population proportion per cent. of in-door and out-door pauperism ratio per cent, of paupers relieved on population cost for relief of poor for the half-year ended Lady-day per head of population and the total expenditure for the relief of the poor for the half-year ended Lady- clay 1SS1. The following statistics are quoted re- garding Holywell and the two neighbouring unions Holywell-population, 4,),6,,5 cost of relief per head, 2s. 5d. Wrexham—population, 55,172 cost of relief per head, Is. 7 £ d. St. Asaph—population, 29,448 cost of relief per head, 2s. Hd. The popu- 2 lation of North Wales is 476,113: for in-mainten- ance there has been paid for the half-year ended Lady-day, 1884, £ 9,338; and for out-relief, £ 51,013.