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

HOL YWELL. ST. WINEFEIDB'S CATHOLIC CHUBCH, HOLYWELL. Sunday Services: Mass at 11 a.m; Evening Servioe t 6.30. Priests in charge-Fra. Borsoht, S.J., J. Milner, S.J., Th. Walsh, S.J. [Advt. Mr J. R. S. McLeod, supervisor of Kelso district, ass been appointed supervisor of Rhyl distriot in succession to Mr J. N. Armstrong, promoted to the inBpeotorship at Somerset Hoase. PENDBEF WEBLBY GUILD.-At the last meetings f the Wesley Guild, very inatrnotive and interesting apers were read, by Mr Joseph Hughes on David liivingstone," by Miss Kendriok on Mary and artha," and by the Rev. Hugh Evans on "Peter Maokenxie." Votes of thanks were heartily recorded or the papers. A MODJlL OF ST. WINEFEIDB'S WELL ON EXHIBITION There is now on view in the front entrance hall f the Free Library and Museum, William Brown- treet, Liverpool, a large model of St. Winefride's ell, by Mi Edmund Winter, of 19, Britannia- oad, Liscard. The model was made in connection with the reoent Chancery oase. Tan ROYAL WBLeH LADIES' OHOIB.—This cele- rated ohoir will gave a concert in the Assembly all, on Wednesday next, and their first visit to olywell will attraot general attention. The eserved seat and other tickets are being eagerly ought up, and the concert promisee to be one of the nost sueoessful musical gatherings held in Holywell or several years past. Boss W AB.-Saronie's Cinematograph is to be aid in the Assembly Hall, on February 20 and 21, ind as it is well known by the Holywell folk that Saronie is always up-to-date, it is loaroely lejessary to state that the entertainment will omprise views of all the latest inoidentg, both at ome and in South Africa. We should advise all jatrons to seoure tickets early, as there is sure to be i orush; they can be had at the 11 Observer Office, t 2s. and la. ONTHLY SESSIONS: TUBBDAY.—Before Messrs J. Lloyd-Prioe (chairman), C. J. Croudace, W. Roberts and John Carman. LICENSING. The license of the Stag Ion, Bagillt, was iransferred to Mr Thomas Humphreys, Mold the ling's Head, Mostyn, to Mrs Jane Jones; the Packet House, Greenfield, to Mr W. A. Dykins; he Grapes Vaults, Holywell, to Mr Viles, Bristol; he Railway Inn, Bagillt, to Mrs Hamer, and the Prince of Wales, Greenfield, to Mr George Hughes. EDUCATION OASES. The following eduoation cates from Mostyn were rougbi forward by Mr J. H. Savage, Sohool attendance Officer of the Holywell Union, who sked for full penalties, owing to the persistent egleot of the attendance of the ohlldren at school, dward Dennis, fined 2s. 6d. Edward Owen, fined i.; John Owens, fined 2s. 6d.; Caroline Davies, ed 2s. 6d., and Martha Williams, fined 2s. 6d. L SUNDAY AFTERNOON'S COUBSINQ ON THB TRAINING QBOUND.—AN BXPBNBIVB HABB. Seven young men, residing in Holywell, named t. Boyle, J. H. Jennings, W. Gallagher, B. Boyes, C. Lumby, W. Lumby, and G. A. Griffith, were ummoned on the information of Edw. Roberts, oc, gamekeeper on the Mostyn Estate, for tres- tassing in pursuit of game on land in the occupation f Mr John Pendleton, and known as the Old raining Ground." Mr Fred. Llewellyn-Jones ppeared for the prosecution, and Mr o. W. Bell efended. In stating the case, Mr Jones said, the even defendants, on Sunday afternoon, the 28th of anuary, were seen with four dogs working the Id Training Ground, and were afterwards found to are caught a hare. Trespassing in pursuit of game n Sundays had become quite a common practice in hat district. He pressed the case in order that it ight have a ealutory effect, as it was scaroely fair at the gamekeepers should be compelled to lose eir Sundays through having to watch their districts n account of such men as the seven defendants respassing in pursuit of game. Police-Conetable Fred. Jones, Lloo, said, on unday, the 28th ult., ha was on the road from orsedd to Travellers' Ion. He saw the seven efendants, who had with them two greyhounds, a eep dog, and a terrier. He followed them, and w them go to the Training Ground. They spread t and sent the dogs in different directions. They re on the Training Ground about an bour-and-a- alf. He saw the dogs have several runs after res or rabbits. They caught one hare near to the nger post. One of the men got the hare and put under his coat. After a while Edward Roberts gamekeeper) and Samuel Williams came up and illowed the men. Witness went towards Pantasaph e saw the defendants, who ran off. He followed, d caught T, Lumby. Edw. Roberts went after hn Boyle, who threw something over the hedge. e keeper went over the hedge and pioked up a ire. Witness charged the men with poaohing. hey admitted having been on the ground, but aimed that they were after two horses grazing on ie ground. He did not see them go alter any irses. They were several hundred yards oft the otpath. He identified the seven defendants. Edward Roberts, gamekeeper, in the employ of rd Mostyn, said on Sunday, the 28th ult., he w the seven defendants on the Training ground; ey worked the ground with four dogs. He saw em have several runs, but did not see them kill ything. When they left the ground he and muel Williams went after them and caught two the men. He caught Boyle whom he saw throw mething over the hedge, and upon searching the ace he found a hare there. At first the men cenied ving been on the ground, but afterwards admitted at they had been after ponies.—By Mr Bell: He d not say that the hare was not killed on the < of Penyball. Samuel Williams, joiner on the MOltyn Estate, ive corroborative evidence. Mr Bell, for the defence said, in face of the idence it would be idle of him to deny that the ifendants had been on the ground but, they went ere for a perfectly legitimate purpose,—to see the roes belonging to Mrs Boyle. They also admitted at a hare was killed and he would plead for oiency, as they bad not gone with the intention of sspassing in pursuit of game. The Benoh considered the case proved, and fined e seven defendantg;Cl each, and 7a. costs, including vocate'a fee. LEFT IN TUB DARK. John Owen, Plas Uoba, and John Riohard Jones rter), were summoned by Police-Sergeant R. elson, for allowing a lurry loaded with pipes to main on the road near the Swan Inn, Rlfjjrl, ostyn, at nine o'clock at night. There were no fhts on the vehicle. At eleven o'clock he 8aw the rry still there, and again at fix o'clock the llosving morning.—Fined 10# and 16s. 6d. costs. mil: FIEST OFFBNGB. Hunh Davies, Whitford-street, was summoned Police-ooustable Wm. Thomas, for being drunk d disorderly, in Station road, Greenfield, on the ht of the 13th ult. Defendant admitted the lence and said it was the first and he hoped the t.-Fined 10a. and costs. AX UNFIT ANIMAL. David Wm. Wilkes, Red Houses, was summoned Inspector Blake Joioet, R.S.P.O.A., for working borae in an nnnt state. The animal was quite fit for the work of carting coal up bill.-Deputy lief-Constable Hughes gave corroborative evidenoe, d defendant was fined 10s. and 9s. coats.

HOLYWELL PARISH COUNCIL. At the monthly meeting of this Council held on Tuesday eveding at the Bagillt Board Sohools, there were present Messrs Edwin Roberts (ohairman), Stephen Evans, Thos. C. Griffiths, Aaron Thomas, Samuel Lloyd and Hugh Jones; clerk—Mr John Marsden. NBWMBMBEBS. Mr Hugh Jones, elected as member for the West Ward of Bagillt, made the usual declaration of acceptance of office.-The member eleoted as one of the representatives of the Greenfield Ward, having intimated his inability to aocept offioe, the seat was again deolared vacant, and on the proposition of Mr Aaron Thomas, seoonded by Mr Thos. 0. Griffiths, it was resolved that Mr F. Eyton Morris be asked to accept offioe as the representative of the Holway distriot of Greenfield Ward. ACKNOWLBDGMBNT. A letter of acknowledgment was received from Major Lloyd, on behalf of her Graoe the Duchess of Westminster, for the vote of condolence passed by the Counoil on the death of the Duke of Westminster. —The Clerk on behalf of Mrs Thos. Williams, Boot, acknowledged the vote of condolence passed on the death of Mr Thomas Williams. THB TBNUBB 07 OMOB. The circular of the Local Government Board respecting the tenure of offioe of parish councillors was read, from which it appeared that the present Counoil would continue in omoe until the 15th of April, 1901, from which date they will be elected triennially on the 15th of April, the succeeding election being on the 15th April, 1904. The election of chairman oontinues an annual event. Provision is also made for the filling of oasual vacanoies. A DANGBR TO OHILDBBN. Attention was drawn to the road leading up to the National Sohools on Brynoelyn, which had been brought before the Rural Distriot Council.—The Clerk stated that he had received no commnnioatioB. —Mr Thos. C. Griffiths said in the interest of children from all parts of the Greenfield, and also ef workmen, the road should be repaired.—The Clerk eaid as no provision had been made in the estimates of the present year, for the repair of roads, they were financially unable to undertake any repairs to roads. The matter however could be deferred and discussed at the next meeting when provision could be made in the estimates for the next year.—Mr Tbos. C. Griffiths gave notice of motion to bring the matter forward at the Maroh meeting. AN UNBBOOONISABLB SQUABBLH. The Chairman drew attention to a statement made at the Holywell Rural District Counoil of alleged squabbling at the Parish Council and dissatisfaction ameng Greenfield people as to the treatment of Greenfield affairs by the Holywell Parish Council. An explanation was asked for at the time but not given. He was not aware o f any friction in the Parish Council between the three wards. If there way any friction it should be thrashed out. The people in the locality were under an impression that Greenfield received soant treatment at the hands of the Counoil. He believed that impression had no foundation whatever. BLBCTION PMBMIU. Mr Hugh Jones asked would it be possible to obtain particulars of the cost of the recent Rural Distriot Counoil eleotion in the Bagillt West Ward. -Mr Stephen Evans said there was a strong desire among a number of the inhabitants for the informa- tion now asked for.—The Clerk replied there was no obligation to furnish the Parish Council with much partioulars, but he had no doubt the informa- tion would be eupplied upon request.—Mr Hugh Jones proposed, and Mr Stephen Evans seoonded, that the Clerk make a request to the returning offioer of the eleotion for the particulars of the expenses. THB PBOPLB WHO WALE IN DARKNBB8. Several of the Councillors complained of their inability to see the public gas jets owing to the dirty condition of the lamps, it was stated that some of the lamps had been cleaned a fortnight ago but their condition was so dilapidated that rain got inside and caused the glass to be blurred immediately they had been oleaned. The Clerk was requested to draw the attention of the Gas Works authorities to the state of the lamps.

GREENFIELD. EKTHBTAETXEXT AT THB VlCrOBIA IRA On Tuesday evening at the Victoria Hall, in connection with the series of entertainments, promoted by the workmen of the Victoria Mills, Mr J. LI. Williams, Bryntirion, Holywell, gave a lantern exhibition of views of the prinoipal cities and beauty spots of Great Britain. An amusing series of slides were also given for the children. A hearty vote of thanks was aooorded Mr Williams for his kindness in afford- ing such a pleasant entertainment. CONORNT. -On Wednesday evening, aooneert was held at the Abbey Schoolroom, in aid of Holy Trinity Church organ fund. The Rev. R. (J. Williams, Vioar of Holywell, presided over a full honse. The programme was excellent, and frequent enoores were demanded. The Churoh male quartette party were unable to appear owing to the illness of some of the members. The accompaniments were played by Miss Florrie Foulkes, Holywell. The pro- gramme inoluded the following itemsPianoforte solo, Miss Foulkes; song, "Queen of the earth," Mrs Gwilym Morris song, Dear Homeland," Mr J. E. Pierce; violin solo, Miss Adeline Jones oomio song, "Rather," Mr W. Ellwood; song, "The lark's flight," Miss Garner song, The old Brigade," Mr. R. Hughes; oornet tolo, Mr Steele, song, "Life's lullaby," Miss Garner; violin solo, Misa Adeline Jones; comio song, Ten minutes too late," Mr W. Ellwood; song, "Angus Maodoi)ald," Mra Gwilym Morris; song, The death of Nelson," Mr J. E. Pierce. The customary oompliments having been paid the Chairman and artistes, the pro- ceedings closed with the National Anthem.

BRY NFORD. PABIBH COUNom.-The monthly meeting of the Parish Council was held on Monday evening at the National Sohool, when there were present, Messrs. Llew. Jones, ohairman Richard Jones, vioe-chair- man Robert Jones, John Totty, Robert Davies, Jas. Parry, John Williams, and the clerk (Mr John Marsden). A letter was received from Major Lloyd acknowledging the vote of condolence passed by the Counoil with her Graoe the Duohess of Westminster and family on the death of the Duke of Westminster. —The Ohairman announced that the road from Brynford to Pantasaph, to be made at the expense of his, Grace the Duke of Westminster, had been commenced. General satisfaction was felt through- out the parish and he trusted that shortly the construction of the road from Brynford to Dafam Dy wyll, by thejParish Counoil, would be in progress. —The OouaoiL afterwards went into committee on the road question, when arrangements were made for inviting tenders for the work. GIFT TO THB Onumcn.-A neat lectern, which has been presented to the Parish Church, by Mrs Lloyd, Northbrook-street, Liverpool, in memory of her husband, the late Mr. Thomas Lloyd, was used for the first time on Sunday evening last. The Rector (Rev. W. Jones) in accepting the gift on behalf of the parishioners, referred to the sterling qualities of the deceased as a loyal and consistent Churchman and to his desire that his body should be laid to rest under the shadow of Brynford Church, where he had been brought up and which he loved so truly. The deceased, he said, had eariied his Christian principles with him to Liverpool, and lived up to the lessons he had as a youth been taught at Brynford, and he was gratified to receive evidence that Mr. Lloyd was a faithful member and ardent worker in oonneotion with the Welsh Church in Liverpool. He trusted that the young people would take to heart, as the deceased had evidently done, the important truths they would hear read Sunday after Sunday from that lectern, and that by their lives and oonduot they would strive to adorn the teaobing of th«ir Saviour.

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I FLINT. BANKBUPTCY or A FoRumi3 FLIN SOHOOLHASTBB. -At the Bangor Bankruptcy Court, on Thursday, before Mr Registrar Glynne Jones, Dingad John Davies, of the Modern Collegiate School, Churion road, Rhyl, came up for examination. His total liabilities were returned at £3,4iS, of which 21740 were expected to rank, the deficiency being A1740. In reply to the Assistant Offioial Receiver, the debtor said be had been for six years master of the Flint National Schools. He subsequently started a private school at Willow House, from whence he moved on account of defioient accommodation. He had about 30 sobolars. None of the boarders paid less than 30 guineas, whilst day boarders paid from two guineas to E2 10s. Od., aooording to age. He bought his present premises in January, 1898, paying Z1,520 for the house and land. He had a first mortgage on that property of S1300. For the balance he had a second mortgage of £200. He raised a third mortgage of 475. He could accom- modate 22 boarders, but the average number he bad was not more than ten. He received about L360 a year from boarders and L60 per annnm from the day scholars. The examination was ad- journed in order that the debtor might furnish an account of his dealings with moneylenders. PBIZB DAY AT MUSPBATT'S MBMOBIAL SCHOOL.— On Friday morning last, the annual prize distribution by Mrs Nicholas, took place at the Richard Muspratt Memorial Sohool. There were present the Beotoi and Mrs Nicholas, Mrs Mould and party, Cornist; the Revs D. H. Pugb, M.A., and T. J. Roberts, B.A. Through the extreme kindness of Mrs Nioholas, these prizes are annually given and are souroes of great encouragement to the ohildren to perseverance and regularity. Mrs Mould very kindly distributed the certificates gained by the children at the soripture examination. The report of the scripture examination is as follows:—" Religious knowledge, excellent; discipline and tone, excellent; repetition, exoellent; sohool in regard to religious eduoation, as a whole, exoellent." H.M. Inspector's Govern* ment report has also been received this week, which reads :_U This school is taught with energy and zeal," and has again gained the highest grant. At the close the Rev. D. H. Pugh thanked Mrs Nioholas for her kindness on behalf of the ohildren and teachers. The following is the list of ohildren to whom the prizes were awarded :—1st Class- Attendance prizes—Doris M. Ardern, Mary E. Bellis, Maggie Craig, Amy Parry, Katie Hughes, Mary Emily Williams, Elizabeth Baird, Maggie Bracegirdle, John Clarke, Riohard Ellis, Thomas Jones, Fred Edwards, Gertrude Mallin, Peter Parry, Thos. Humphreys, W. George Johnson. Reading —W. Sidney Nuttall, William J. Parry, Thomas Roberts, Fred Edwards, William Wborrall, W. George Johnson, Peter Parry, Katie Hughes, Ann Mary Leighton, Mary E. Bellie, Gertrude Mallin, Ellen Brotberstone, Luoy Bitbell, Mary Emily Williams, Maggie Braoegirdle, Doris M. Ardern, Amy Parry. Writing (boyB)—Thos. Humphreys, Riohard Ellis, Thomas Roberts, William Whorrall, Peter Parry, Fred Edwards, William Robert#, W. George Johnson, Sidney Nuttall, Albert Lloyd, Thomas Jones. Sewing-Mary E. Bellis, Ellen Brotherstone, Gertrude Mallin, A. Parry, Margaret E. Bevan, Mary Elizabeth William., Doris M. Ardern, Gertrude Chantler.—2nd Class—Attendance —Olive G. Ardern, Maggie J. Dean, Sarah Bellis, Hilda Lloyd, Harriet Lewis, Elizabeth A. Price, Esther Hewitt, Bessie Jones, Herbert Price, George Williams, David Jones, Robert Jones, Robert J. Roberts. Sewing—Hilda Lloyd, Mary O. Gilbert, Esther Hewitt, Minnie Thomas. Reading—Sarah Bellis, Maggie J. Dean, Charlotte Davies, Olive Ardern, Mary O. Gilbert, Sarah Johnson, Esther Hewitt, Hilda Lloyd, Elizabeth A. Price, Henry Pritohard, Riohard LI. Harrison, William Leighton, David Jones, Robert Jackson.-Brd and 4th Classes —Marion R. Ardern, Ellen Hayes, Annie Roberts, Mary McPherson, Thomas Hughes, Harold Jones, M. Janet Roberts, Cecil Harrison, Idwal Williams, Fred Clarke, Thomas Hewitt, Sarah E. Evans Theodore Jones, Arthur Prioe, Phyllis Parry, George Ashoroat. BOROUGH SESSIONS: WjmxmmLr.-Before his Worship the Mayor (Mr E. J. Hughes), Messrs S. K. Muspratt, Jos. Hall. C. E. Dyson and T. T. Sill. CONOBATULATINO m8 NBW ICAQIBTBATBS. Mr T. T. Sill, of Lygenywern, manager of the United Alkali Works, qualified as a borough magistrate and took his seat on the Benoh.-Mr T. W. Hughes (Messrs Hughes and Hughes, solicitors, Flint), on behalf of the legal profession practising at Flint Court offered their congratulations to Mr Sill upon his appointment as magistrate.—The Mayor said the Benoh also offered their congratula- tions and heartily weloomed Mr Sill.-IIb Hy. Taylor having also tendered his congratulations on behalf of the offioials of the Borough, Mr Sill in acknowledgment said it should always be his utmost endeavour to oarry out the traditions of the Court and on all oooaaions he should try to deal justice in every way. A BWBZT2CBATS AUTOMATIC XA0BXNH AND m8 LOVB-IOKXN DIBON. Richard Conway, aged 13 years, of Castle-terraoe, was summoned for the larceny of chocolate to the value of one penny, the property of the Sweetmeats Automatio Delivery Machine Co., at Flint Station. -John Rowland, an inspector of the Company, laid the information, and stated that the Company did not press the oase, but owing to the frequency of the abstraction of sweets by fraud, they were compelled to take proceedings. Evidenoe was given that the automatio machine was watched. The defendant was seen to put something into the machine. The boy said it was a penny, but upon the maohine being opened the boy ran away; a witness named Lamb caught him. Defendant gave witness a chocolate and a piece of tin, which he had in his band. Upon examination of the maohine, it was found that a disc of tin had been used. The disc bore the phrase "Kiss me quick and go" (laughter). Witness was not sure whether it was the diso quoted, or the one with "I love you my darling that secured the sweets. Defendant ad- mitted to witness that be put the piece of tin in the machine.—Mr A. W. Taylor, stationmaster, said the diaos were obtained from a small sweet shop, and he had about seventy "Kiss me quick's (laughter). He had received so many of them in one month that he had considerable monetary loss, owing to his having to account for the loss of sweets.— The defendant, pleading guilty, was bound over undea the First Offender's Act to come up for judgment when called npon. The costs were remitted. The Benoh intimated that a future case would not be so leniently dealt with. THB DBlKE LIft Patrick Laoy, of Sydney-street, was summoned by Inspector R. Jones, for being drank, and refusing to quit the Liverpool Arms, on the 26th of Deoember.-Mr Hughes, the landlord of the Liver- pool Arms, said the defendant entered the honest and being in drink he declined to serve him. He refused to quit.-Inspootor Jones gave corroborative evidenoo.-Detendant said he told the Inspector that he would go home when he liked; a man could not be so drunk and do that" (laughter).—Fined 5s. and costs.—A number of oases of drunkenness were heard, and fines imposed. QUABBBLSOKB LODOHBS. John Davies, of Churoh-street, was summoned by Thos. John Williams, for assault committed on the 6th ult.-Ordered to pay the costs. LICBNSINO. Upon the application of My T. W. Hughes, the aosolnte transfer of the license of the Dee Hotel, was granted to Mr Jas. Brady. FAMJFO TO BBPOBT BHBBF SCAB.—A WABVXXA TO JTABXBBS. Thos. Morris, of Ffrith Farm, Flint, was sum- moned by Inspector R. Jones, for having on the 8th January ten sheep afflioted with scab, which he had omitted to report to the po)ioe.-InopeotorR. Jones stated that he went to Ffrith Farm, and told the defendant he understood that he had affeoted sheep but they were under treatment. He asked why bad he not reported the scab. Morris replied that he did not think there was any necessity as the sheep had been sold to a butcher and he was drawing them away. There were twelve sheep and ten of them were &ffeoted.-Mi T. W. Hughes, for the defence, admitted the offence, but pleaded that as farmers were not the moat ready class to reoogniee now orders, and the order being a reoent one, the defendant in oommon with farmers in general bad neglected to report the occurrence.—A fine of I Os. and oosts was imposed.—Being the first oase reported the hope was expressed that it would act as a warning. C0LXIBBS AND BJØJI HOLIDAYS. Thirty-eight colliers, employed at the Flint Marsh Colliery, were summoned by the New Flint Colliery Company, for absenting themselves from work without leave, for which 10s. damages was claimed from each defendant.—Mr T. W. BUlhet (Messrs Hughes and Hnghes), appeared for the prosecution, and applied that five cases only be taken that day, and that the remainder be adjourned for a month, with a view to a settlement being arrived at. The five oases proposed to be taken were against Isaao Evans, William Owens, Peter Hughes, Ellis Jones and George Leighton. The application having been granted by the Benoh, Mr Hughes stated, the men had entered into a oontraot of service with the company and under the Employer and Workmen's Aot, 1875, the men were liable to a penalty for absenting themselves from work without leave. The result of the stoppage of work by the men was a considerable lose to the owners, who Were unable to meet their contracts. On the 16th of January there were only seven colliers absent, and the outpnt of coal was 207 tons. On the 23rd of January there were 27 men out, the get of ooal decreasing on that date to 127 tons. During the past vear over 8000 shifts had been lost by the men, causing a loss of 92000 upon wages alone. The men stopping work without reason, was a dead loss to the Company as the management and maintenance expenses went on without interruption. The average loss caused by each man was 10s. and he asked for an order for that amount.-My T. W. Knighton, manager, gave evidence bearing out the opening statement.—The defendants made various explanations accounting for their absence from work.-The Bench expressed the opinion that it would be much better that such differences should be settled out of Court, and ordered the five defendants to pay le. damages, no oosts. VOLUNTEERING FOR THE WAR. ENTHUSIASTIC "SEND-OFF" FOB FLINT "CITIZEN SOLDIERS." The British Volunteer has shown the country the material he is made of, and he is now, with his colonial cousins "wiping something off a slate,"—proving that he maintains the motto of the movement I I Defence, not defiance"— defending the integrity of the Empire. This spirit of readiness, is particularly keen at Flint, and the loyal burgesses have shown their appreciation of the voluntary representatives for the front in no half-hearted manner. The Flint (E) Company of the 2nd Vol. Batt. Royal Welch Fusiliers have been honoured by the selection of four of their number for active service and seventeen selected for the waiting company. The heavy call upon Flint does credit to Major O. E. Dyson, V.D., and to Ser eant-Instructor Bishop, and the rank and 91 file are proud of the distinction of providing so many for active service. On Friday night crowds assembled at the Station to welcome the four men for active service, who were that day returning from Wrexham in order to receive their "send-off" and to bid good bye to their relatives and friends. Aa the 6.40 p.m. train steamed into the station the Battalion Band struok up the March of the Men of Harlech," and the four gentlemen in khaki" received a vooiferous cheer as they alighted on the plat- form. Major Dyson having given them a hearty weloome they passed out of the Station. Further hearty oheering greeted them and they were escorted by the members of the Flint Company headed by the battalion band (under Band- master Steele) playing The Soldiers of the Queen." Boys with flaming torches marched on the flanks of the band. Proceeding to the Cross Foxes Hotel, the company sat down to a oapital supper catered by Mr and Mrs Ardern. There were present-Colonel Sheriff Roberts, Mayor Dyson, Rev. W. LI. Nioholas (battalion chaplain), Dr. Mould, Oornist Hall, &0. After an enjoyable supper, the toast of Her Majesty the Queen" was given by Major Dyson and received with the National Anthem and cheers. An adjournment was afterwards made to the Town Hall, where a most enthusiastic send- off meeting was held. The hall was simply packed and hundreds were unable to obtain admission- The Battalion flag, the Union Jaok, and other flags and bunting decorated the hall, and several patriotio mottoes were also used in the decoration. The chair was taken by his Worship the Mayor (Mr E. J. Hughes), who wore his mayoral robes and chain of office, supported by Colonel Sheriff Roberts, Major Dyson, Rev. W. LI. Nioholas, Dr. Mould, Mrs Mould (president of the ladies guild of the local branoh of the Soldiers and Sailors' Families' Association). The four volunteers, Sergeant 0. Taylor, Privates Bert Parry, Evan George, and Joseph Bellis were also present, wearing their khaki uniforms, and presenting a very smart and fit appearance. The Mayor opened the proceedings by saying, they were met to do honour to the men of Flint who had volunteered for service in South Africa (applause). They had voluuteered to serve their Queen and country at a crisis un- paralleled in our time, and in doing so he ventured to think they had performed the noblest duty that could possibly devolve upon any citizen of this Empire (loud applause). The volunteer movement had had a hard struggle for existence and time was when men dared to sneer, but who now dare challenge the volunteers and their loyalty (oheers). Thanks to Mrs Moulds and the committee of ladies and the good people of Flint, and the officers and men of the Flint Company, they were enabled to meet together that night to give the four men a hearty send-off," together with a few presents which would he hoped be of servioe to them when far away fighting their country's battles (applause). Mr Griffiths on behalf of the public sub- scribers asked the Mayor to present the four gallant lads with purses of gold each (applause). The Mayor: I assure you while deploring the necessity of this ceremony to-night, I am delighted to have the honour of making this presentation as I had the honour of attesting you the other day at Wrexham, as true and devoted soldiers of Her Majesty," ready to do anything for the Empire. I am sure you will aquit yourselves well, prove yourselves an efficient fighting foroe and you will do more for securing peace than all Peace Conferences will ever do. As an old volunteer, I feel confident you will aquit yourselves like men, and open the eyes of a good many people in this country. As Mayor of this town and on behalf of the inhabitants of the town and borough I sincerely wish you God speed and good luck and a safe return (hear, hear and cheers). We in Flint are proud of you, and we promise you while you are fighting our battles we will not be un- mindful in watching your progress, and not unmindful of those you leave behind (hear, hear). The Mayor then handed each of the four men a Purse containing a substantial sum in gold, and also gave them, from Mr Thomas Preston, boxes of tobaooo; from Mr J. J. Clarke, boxes of cigarettes; Mr W. Barber, tobacco and cigarettes; Mrs Barbara Bellis, tobacco. &o.; Mr John Williams, Soldiers' pocket bibles, and presents from Mr J. Gibson. Mrs Mould, on behalf of the Ladies Executive Committee of the Flint Branoh of the Soldiers and Sailors' Families' Association, presented each man with a khaki wool Balaclava helmet and vest, and said, the women of Great Britain could not go out to fight; the men could, and some of the women would like to (laughter and applause). If they could not fight, the women could work, and their hands and their hearts were at the service of their soldier brothers who had gone and were going to the Front. They could do a great deal for them. Their affection went with them and their prayers went up for them, and their smiles and their hands would Weloome them when they come back, as God grant they will, on that blessed day when there is peace. but it should be Peace with honour (oheers); Sergeant Davies, on behalf of the members of the Flint Oompany, presented the four men with purses of money, and also intimated that their ohief presents were photographs of the group of four in khaki, the prints of which were not, however, finished for formal presentation that evening (hear, hear). Major Dyson said there was very little for him to add in encouragement to the four boys. When he left them at Wrexham he asked what would they like from him personally. They said they would like something to hang round their necks. He had attempted to get that something for them and had obtained a coin of the realm, enamelled and set in a amall oase attaohed to a chain. The coin was of small, even infinitismal value. but it bore the image of the Queen whom they ware going out to serve in defence of the Empire (hear, hear). He hoped the little present he gave would bring back the memory to that night, which was one of the epoohs of Flint, that would be written in golden letters in the notices of the old borough town (applause). They had many things to write up but they never had anything to write up such as this-when four of their own comrades and citizens volunteered to go out to the seat of war and if necessary leave their bodies there. He was pleased to see the spirit that animated the foroe, which some people were pleased to call toy soldiers," and he had confidence in their valour (applause.) Colonel Sheriff Roberts proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor and the generous donors of the very useful gifts. He had always con- sidered it a proud thing to command a battalion of volunteers and if he was proud before he was doubly proud at the prasent time; in fact, he could not express his feelings. They were called upon to provide 38 men for an active service corps. The number was selected, also 60 men for the reserve corps, and everyone was accepted. They were going to fight for Queen and country, and he and everybody hoped they should soon see them back again after a very honourable and glorious peace (hear, hear). This affair had got to be seen through, even though every man had to go out. He commended the four men of the Flint Company for showing the way. When the order was received he had 48 hours in which to reply as to the number of men volunteering from the Battalion. Tuesday night each company was wired to. and on Thursday morning there were the names of 300 men to hand. That response showed that the volunteer movement had done real good. He again thanked the public of Flint and the county generally for the ready manner in which they had provided the equipment fund in addition to the generous donations for individual presents to the men. He also thanked the Mayors of the counties for the readiness with which they attended at Wrexham for the attestation of the men. The Rev. W. Ll. Nicholas, Ohaplain of the Battalion, in seconding the vote of thanks to the Mayor and the generous donors of the gifts to the men, said he was sure the men would up- hold the oredit aud honour of the old county town of Flint (applause). He was pleased to hear the defence of the volunteers. As a veteran volunteer he knew the time would come when the country would appreciate the noble efforts of the volunteer force. Now, it had oome, and they were satisfied to think that the country to-day were proud of the volunteer movement (oheers). There were a number of Welshmen not only in the territorial regiments but in others. He had had a letter from a nephew, with Lord Methuen's foroe, and he said of 26 men of the 3rd Battalion of Grenadiers who fell in the charge at Belmont, nine of them were Welshmen, and their bodies were found where the fight had been thiokest (cheers). Dr. Moulds supported the proposition and said the response of the volunteers to the call of their country had been noble and their conduct he was confident would be equally noble and brave (cheers). The Mayor having responded to the oompli- ment, the proceedings closed with hearty cheers and the singing of God save the Queen."

MOSTYN. DANOB.—On Friday evening last a danee was held at the National Sohools, the proceeds of which were in aid of the school building f and. There was a large attendance, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The muslo was supplied by Mr W. Nuttall, L.L.C.M., Holywell. During the evening, songs were contributed, also instrumental solos. The refreshments were catered by Mr W. Roberts, Glanydon House. Miss Bassett and Mr Ll. P. Jones, acted as secretaries, and deserre credit for the gratifying saooess they achieved. THE AUBULANOB CLAw.-At a meeting held at Lady Augusta Mostyn's School, Rhewl, on Wednes- day evening, under the presidency of Mr Wm. 0. Piokering, in the absence of Lord Mostyn, the president, it was decided to hold an ambulanoe class in the Mostyn National Sohool, commencing on Tuesday next, the 13th inst, at 7.30 p.m. The meeting was well attended by the gentlemen of the district, and a good class will be held. The medical gentleman appointed to give the lectures is Dr. W. Owen Evans, of Holywell.

NORTHOP. CANDIBATB FOB FLIn BOBOUOHB. We ars informed that the Flintshire Constitutional Assooia- tion have decided to ask Mr J. Eldon Baukea, of Soughton Hall, the well. known barribter, to champion the ILTnionist cause in Flint Boroughs at the next eleetion, and also to formally ask Colonel Howard to again stand for Flint County. Mr Bankes is a great grandson of the famous Lord Chancellor Eldon, and he married a sister of I Commander Ethelaton, of H.M.S. Powerful, who was unfortunately killed at the battle of Graspan a few weaks ago. He is vioe-ohairman of the Flintshire Quarter Sessions. Always ready to serve his country Colonel Howard has gone to South Afrioa in command of a contingent of the Imperial Yeomanry, but it is understood that he is willing to again stand for the oounty.

Billiards. FLINTSHIRE CONSTITUTIONAL CLUBS BILLIARD LEAGUE. Won Lost Pto, 9 6 3 12 "1 6 •• 1 8 St. Asaph 6 .• 4 2 8 Oonnahs Quay 7 3 4 6 ErtSr 3 •• 6 •• e £ h?ddl«1 4 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 ST. ASAPH v. MOLD.—These clubs met at St. Asaph, on Thursday, and ended in draw, both teams scoring 483, and winning the same number of games, and taking one point eaoh.

FLINT v. HOLYWELL. Played at Flint, and resulted in a win for Flint, by 216. Score:— FLINT. HOLYWBLL. E. Davies. 96 J. LI. Williams..100 H. O. Williams 100 W. Griffiths 61 W. E. Bithell 100 A. F. Williams. 46 M. Bentham 100 Bert Williams 74 Aleo. Hughes 100 J. P. Lowsby 18 Thos. Edwardm. 100 J.Jones 71 585 370

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MOLD. P&BIBXTATION TO CAPX. T. M. Kiisms.-In the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening, Mr Josiah T. Morgans presided over a meeting oonvened for the purpose of making presentations to Capt. T. M. Keene, who has been entrusted with the command of the Company for South Africe raised from the 2nd Vol. Batt. Royal Weloh Fusiliers. On behalf of the recipient's friends and wall-wishers, Miss Webber presented Captain Keene with a pair of field glasses and a revulver, while in the name of the Offioers of the 2nd Vol. Batt. Royal Welch Fus., Col-Sheriff Roberts handed over a valuable telesoope. Suitable speeches were delivered by the Chairman, Captain Keene, Colonel Sheriff Roberta, Colonel Davitis-Cooke, A.D.C., Mr Thomas Parry, and Major Webber, and the proceeding were throughout of an interesting oharacter.

LLANABA. RENT AUMT.—The half-yearly rent audit of the Talaore Estate, was held by the Agent (Mr Cave), at the Red Lion Inn, Llanasa, on Wednesday After the rents were received, the tenants as usual sat to partake of an exoellent dinner, which was presided over by the respected agent, Mr Cave, the vioe-chair beiug taken by Mr C. Cart wright. After full justice had been done to the excellent repast, the tables were oleared, and the rest of the evening was enjoyed with speeches, souge, &o. The Vioe- Presideot proposed the health of their landlord Sir Pyers W. Mcstyn, Lady Mostyn and the family." The President responded on behalf of Sir Pyeis Mostyn and family. The company passed a vote of oondolenoe with Sir Pyers Mostyn and family in their sad bereavement through the death of the Dowager Lady Mcstyn.-The Vioe-President pro- posed the health of Mr Cave, which was received with musical honours.-A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by all joining in singing the National Anthem."

Birtns. CATHBB'WOOD—On the 4th inst., the wife of Mr E. J. Oatherwood, Chapel-street, Holywell, of a son; Dzcxaox-On the 3rd intt., at Clifton House, Grosvenor-street, Chester, the wife of Mr Jamea H. Dickson, of a son. FINCHSTT-MADDOCS—On the 27th alt., at Cae Gwyn, Carnarvon, the wife of Mr H. Fmoheti- Maddock, of a son. JAxEs-On the 1st inst., at Vrogain, Denbigh, the wife of Mr W. James, of a son. Joints—On tbe 31et ult., the wife of Mr Thomas Jones, Groes, Llanasa, of a son. Deaths. ANWTL—On the 1st inst., at North-street, Caerwys, Ellen, the wife of Mr Thomas Anwyl, groctr, aged 62 years. CummTox-On the 5th met., at Sycamore Villap, Greenfield, Holywell, Muriel, infant daughter of Mr Wm. T. Charlton, aged 9 months. EvAxe-On the 26th ult., at Wynnstay, Axton, Llanasa, Elizabeth, wife of Mr William Evans, aged 65 years. FiNcam-MAmDoex-On the let inst.. at Cae Gwyn, Carnarvon, Mr Henry Finchett-Maddook, aged 60 years. GnoRGs-Oin the 4tb inst., at 20, Paterson-street, Birkenhead, aged 70 years, Mr George George, formerly of Wicuborne. Dorset, asd of Ivy House, Whitford, Holywell. HuGEme-On the 6th it at., at Berthengam, Llanasa, Elizabeth, widow of the late Mr Bichsrd Hughes, aged 62 years. Jown-Ou the 4th inst., at the Workbouse, Holy- well, Griffith Jones (of Mold), aged 42 yearM. PABBy-OIl the 5th inst., Mr H. lIeywovd Parry, Lindon Farm, Rhesycae, Holywell, aged 36 years. „ THOMAS—On the 4th inst., at Allen Square, Holy- well, Mr David Thomas, younger j,.on and onlr surviving ohild of the late Mr John Thomas, Boar's Head Inn, HolyweIJ. ag..d 65 yens WILLIAMS—On the 6th inft the beloved wife of Mr Wm. Williams, printer and stationer, Well- street, Rutbib, aged 60 yearc.

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