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

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. BIRTHS. HYNDS—At Bala, on Christmas Day, the wife of Mr. John Hynds, New Brighton, Mold, of a daughter. JONES—On the 30th ult., at New Brighton, Mold, the wife of Mr. Arthur Jones, of a daughter. KENDRICK—On the 24th ult., at Brookfield, Mostyn, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kendrick, a son. MARRIAGES. ASHTON—JONES—On the 28th ult., at Chester, Mr. Henry Ashton, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ashton, of Hoole, Chester, to Jessie Catherine, fifth daughter of Mr. J. T. Jones, Stag Hotel, Bagillt, and neice of Mr. John Evans, Ffordd Fain, Halkyn. BAT R,,AIA N-Tii OIINTON-ON Christmas Day, at St. Paul's Church, Prince's Road, Liverpool, by the Rev. J. Gough M'Cormick, vicar of St. Michael's, Chester Square, London, S.W., assisted by the Rev. Meredith Hughes, vicar of Prestatyn, and the Rev. F. S' Horan, vicar of St. Paul's, the Rev. William Bateman, son of the late John Bateman. Clapham, Yorks., to Clara Winifred, youngest daughter of James Thornton, of Prestatyn and Liverpool. BARKER—GRUNDY—On the 26th ult., at Hoole Church, Chester, John Barker, eldest son of Mr. James Barker, of Hoole, Chester, to Ellen, youngest daughter of Col.-Sergeant John Grundy, Feather Street, Flint. DENTON—LYONS—On the 29th nit., at the Parish Church, Holywell, by the Rev. J. W. Thomas, M.A., vicar, Joseph Lawton, son of the late Mr. Henry Denton, Anchor Inn, and of Mrs. Denton, Brynford Street, Holywell, to Edna, daughter of Mr. James Lyons, Jessamine Cottage, Greenfield, Holywell. FRANCIS—DAKIN—On the 16th ult., at St. Margaret's Church, Cardiff, by special license, Sidney Edgar Francis, solicitor, eldest son of W. E. Francis, Esq., T-hornvale," Canton, Cardiff, to Florence Maude, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dakin, Greenfield, Holy- well. TEALE—WILLIAMS—On the 26th ul! dt Christ Church, Mostyn, by the Rev. W. Vaughan Jones, vicar, Abraham, younget't'son of the late Abraham and S. Teale, Abbey Terrace, Green- field, Holywell, to Bessie, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Williams, Glanydon, Mostyn. WILLIAMS—TEALE—On the 26th rrlt. at the Parish Church, Holywell, by the Rev. J. W. Thomas, M.A., vicar, Enoch, youngest son of the late Thomas Williams, Glanydon, Mostyn, to Margaret, youngest daughter of the late Abraham and S. Teale. Abbey Terrace, Green- field, Holywell. DEA THS. GATWARD—On the 27th ult., at the residence of her son-in-law (Mr. W. J. Jones, 5, Clarence Road, Bangor), Barbara Ann, relict of Edmund Gatward, watchmaker and jeweller, of Holywell, aged 82 years. JONES—On the 23rd ult., at the Eye and Ear Hospital, Liverpool, Mr. Thomas Jones, TIwe Bank, Basleton, Colwyn Bay (eldest son of the late Mr. Edward Jones, parish clerk, Flint), aged 64 years. PORTER—On the 29th ult.. at 37, Chester Street, Flint, Miss Alice Jane Porter, second daughter of the late Capt. and Mrs. John Porter, aged 62 years. REDFERN—On the 19th ult., at Buxton, aged ~>H years, Thomas John Redfern, dearly- loved husband of E. M. Redfern, of 4, St. George's Road, Freshfield. Was interred at St. Peter's, Freshfield, on Monday, Dec. 23rd. HOEERTs-On the 22nd ult., at 62, Mumforth Street, Flint, Mrs. Grace Roberts, aged 82 years. SunIEHS-OJ1 the 1st inst., at a Nursing Home in London, Mr. James W. Summers, M.P. for Flint Boroughs, aged 63 years. PnOHERT-On the 19th ult., at Chester In- firmary, Nellie Probert, daughter of Mr Edward Probert, Church Row, Pontblyddyn, aged 22 years. TEMPLE—On the 31st ult., Mr. Richard J. Temple, headmaster of the Llanasa Parochial School, in his 63rd year. WILLIAMS—On the 28th ult., at Howell's Terrace, New Brighton, Bagillt, Margaret, widow of Mr. Robert Williams, lead smelter, aged 64 years. WYNNE-ON the 21st ult., at New Street, Mold, Mr William Wynne, builder, &c., aged 72 years.

IN ME MORI AM. HUGHES—In loving memory of my dear sister, Mary Hughes, Crown & Anchor, Green- field, who died January 3rd, 1909. A loved one gone, whose memory dearl Is cherished each declining year. Her Sister C. CLIFF. Mostyn.

.4 C'KNO WLED GMEN T. MRS. MYNYDDWR ROBERTS AND FAMILY wish to thank their numerous friends for the kind sympathy shown and for the floral tributes sent during their sad be- reavement. Panton Place, Holywell, 1st January, 1913.

LATE MR. J. W. SUMMERS, M.P. The death of Mr J W Summers, M P, is deplored by everyone in Flintshire, irres- pective of creed or party. A quiet and un- assuming politician, he not only held the full confidence and affection of the Liberals and Nonconformists, he held the regard of his opponents and fellow-Churchmen His demise is a loss to Flintshire in many ways It is about 12 years ago that the firm of which he was the head established their now gigantic business at Shotton, and for the past ten years or so he was associated with public and social life in the county As chairman of the County Coun- cil and as a member of the Education Committee he did good service up to the time of his entering Parliament, just three Z, I years ago, and even since then he managed occasionally to attend to county business As a large employer, popular amongst the workpeople, and as a generous man to the various causes in the constituency, he was a very strong Parliamentary candidate The Liberal clubs will especially miss him for he has saved several of them with his purse more than once The Liberals will have to exercise great discretion in the choice of a new candidate for the forth- coming bye-election if they are to hold the seat against the attack of Mr Hamlet Roberts who has been before the constitu-' ency for the past yeaf as prospective Unionist candidate and who has won golden opinions amongst the people. Mr Roberts is a fluent speaker in Welsh and English, is a Nonconformist, yet strong in his opposition to the Welsh- Church Bill, and a sound Unionist all round During the next three weeks all eyes will be focussed on Flint Boroughs for the fight must centre around the Welsh Church Bill Two years ago last month, Mr Summers secured a majority of 509 votes, which is large when the smallness of the electorate is considered, but, in all the circumstances, the Church and Unionism can win the seat now if an effort at once vigorous and united is u made -and nothing is left undone to place the plain issues before che voters between now and election day which will probably be fixed for the last week of this month. The Liberals have several local aspirants for the position of candidate—of course it is looked upon as a safe -04-00 a year—but we shall not be one whit sur- prised to find that a candidate is provided from outside. The fight will begin in earnest directly after the interment of the late member and it will be up to the Unionist party to see that matters of the moment are made the'plain issue and to nrevent any side-tracking such as has so far been the case in elections in Flintshire.

—.—.———_ Tr FLINT lVIAN'S LONG SERVICE •46 YEARS ON THK L- & N- W. RAILWAY Mr Henry Davies, of 21, Mumforth Street, Flitit, tnd son of tti(-, Ilr John Davies, Lledyr Mynydd, Llanrw^t, signalman in the employ of the L «fc N W-Uy Co., retired on a pension on Tuesday Just, having completed 46 I years active service. Mr Davies commenccd his career in 1866 as a time-keeper from Shrewsbury to Crewe, he then being 17 years of age, and under the superintendence of his uncle, Mr Davids, permanent way inspector, Shrewsbury. In 1870 he left for Nantwich, in Cheshire, and started as signalman, hiring promoted to Queensferry in 1880, and thence in 1882 to Flint, where he was stationed until his retire- ment, a period of over 30 years. In 1890 Mr Dayies married Miss El'en Tjomas, the youngest daughter of the late Capt Thomas. Ee wears the maximum number of merit stripes-three silver and two blue, and during his long service no mishap of any description ever befel him. Mr Davies recalls Flint 30 years ago as a prosperous and thriving town, and he often narrates how about Is years ago some of the streets in Flint had their houses boarded for the want of inhabitants- As a sectarian Mr Davies is a faithful adherent of the Calvinistic Methodists denom- ination, having been a member of the Caersalem C.M. Chapel since his arrival in Flint, when Mr Josiah Jones was pastor. He has also been a Sunday School teacher for many years. Mr Davies is in robust health, and we wish him and Mrs DaVies many years of happiness and prosperity, to enjoy the pension which he deserves so well.

MOSTYN BAND SOCIAL.—On Boxing night a social was held at the Gloddaeth Room, Rhewl, in aid of the funds of the Mostyn Brass Band, and was well patronised. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Mr Thomas Profit officiated as M.C., and the music was provided by Misses Prudence Roberts and Edith Morris and Mr W Nuttall. GLASS BALL SHOOT.—On Boxmg day a glass ball shoot was held on ground near the Swan Inn, Rhewl, Mostyn. There being le&s than the required numbev of entries to warrant the award of the orignal prize of a thorough- bred pony, the alternative prizes were 20lbs and 18lbs of beef. The first prize was won by Mr Jos. Harris, Bodlondeb and the second by Mr John David Williams, Greenfield, The sweepstake prize was won by Mr Jos. Harris. Mr Good acted as referee of the shoot, and carried out the arrangements. CHRIST CHURCH.—The services at Christ Church (which had been tastefully decorated by the ladies of the congregation) were of a very hearty character on Christmas day. There was an early celebration of Holy Communion, and at eleven o'clock the English service was taken by the Vicar, the Rev W Vaughan Jones, the Hon. Edward L!oyd Mostyn, J.P., reading the lessons. The choir, under the direction of Mr W Nuttall, organist and choirmaster, sang the Handelian chorus For unto us," and Christmas hymns. In the evening the service was held in Welsh, and in place of the sermon carols were sung, also the chorus from the Messiah," For unto us." The carols in- cluded a set for four old French carols, arranged by Cuthbert Nunn, organist of Leightonstone Church, which were exceedingly pretty in har- monious efiect and of quaint style. The carol singing was continued at the service on Sunday evening. The Church was tastefully decorated as follows:—Chancel, Miss Morris and Mr A C Roberts; pulpit and lectern, Misses Booley and Miss Williams; desk, Mrs and Miss B Lee; font, Mr Trevor Eyton's gardener windows, Miss Clara A Jones; gallery and chandelier, Daisy Jones and Miss Warr. Lady Mostyn kindly sent evergreens for the decorations. MUSICAL SUCCESSES.—The following pupils of Mr W Nuttall, organist of Christ Church, were successful at the recent examinations. At the London College of Music Examination, held on December 7th: Diploma of A.L.C.M., Myfanwy Vaughan Lloyd, Holywell; advanced senior honours, Liuie Jones, Sandvcroft; senior, 1st class, Lydia .Tames, Ffynnongroew intermediate, 1st class, Elsie Williams, Bagillt and Mabel Parkin, Connah's Quay elemen- tary honours, Peter Samuel Williams, Ffynnon- groew pass, Florrie Edwards, Greenfield. At the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music Examina- tion Hilda Bibby Denny, Flint Agnes Jones, Bagillt Thomas D Thomas Shotton Ifor and Gwennie William*, Ffynnongroew Ken- drick Pugh, Holway, Holywell. SOCIAL.—The Rhewl Mostyn Music Class held their social on Monday evening, at Mostyn school, and was a great success. A pleasant programme was gone through consisting of songs by Miss Lizzie Hughes and Master George W. Williams, games and dancing, the music being supplied by Miss Edith E Morris, Miss F Prudence Roberts and Mr W Nuttall. In a whistling competition Mr Ted Parry was the winner.

PONTBLYDDYN. YOUNG LADY'S SAD DEATH.—It is with deep regret we announce the death of Mint Nellie Probert, aged 22 years, daughter of Mi- Edward Probert, of Church row, Pontblyddyn. The deceased young lady was engaged I at Chester, and was taken seriously ill in the early part of last week, and the end came with alarming suddenness. She was seen by a Chester doctor, andjie ordered her immediate removal to the Infirmary, which institution she entered on the Tuesday evening. Appen- dicitis had developed in one of its worst forms, and an operation was performed on the Wed- nesday, from which, however, she failed to re- cover, and she passed peacefully away at ten minutes to six on Thursday evening, December 19th, in the presence of Pontblyddyn relatives and friends at Chester and Mold. Miss Probert was brought up at the Pont- blyddyn Day and Sunday Schools, and her death has cast quite a gloom in the village. She was a bright, well mannered, willing, kind, and Christian young lady,and her death on the very threshold of a life of promise adds to the poignancy of the grief. She was as a ray of sunshine wherever she went among her friends, and was described as the flower of the family." Genuine and heartfelt sympathy is felt for the bereaved father and her sisters and brothers in their intense grief. The interment took place at Pontblyddyn churchyard on the 23rd ult., and numerous friends joined with the relatives in watshing the last solemn rites and paying their last tribute of respect. Among wreaths received were beautiful floral emblems from Mrs and Miss Delaney (Chester), Mr and Mrs H Parker (Mold), Mr A E Parker (Mold), and from members of the fat-i iily.

HALKYN. ESTATE •- Mr Ed ward Red- fern, for ma; v years mil,"al agent on the Duke of We-tminster's H ;kyn Estate, has been appointed general ago t of the Duke's estate, in succession to M. H. D. Lynes.

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F IT FUNERAL OF MR T. -I. REDFERN FORMERLY OF BAGILLT The remains of the late Mr Thos John Red- fern, 5 St George's road, Formby, were laid to rest in St Peter's Churchyard, Formby. The late Mr Redfern was greatly esteemed locally, and in commercial circles generally. He had held important positions in the employment of Messrs James Nelson and Sons, Ltd, the well- known meat importers, for 42:2 years, in London and Bristol, an-i i_ *(, i years he was their manager at Li, v-i Qears ago he was con- nected with Bettisfield Colliery, Bagillt, and married a daughter of the late Mr Isaac Tay- lor, Coleshill. Among those attending the funeral were manv representatives of the firm and its staffs, and of other business concerns. The otliciatilig clergy were the Rev T Bishop and the Rev J Brooke-Richardson. The service was choral. Mr Lee, who was at the organ, feelingly ren- dered O Rest in the Lord and I know that my Redeemer liveth." The hymns were Rock of Ages and Abide with Me." The chief mourders were :—Mr Noel Ked- fern, Mr Harry Redfern. Mr Isaac Taylor, Mr Michael Brown, Mr Robert Foulkes, Mr Glynne Blackledge, Mr David Williams, Mr Edmond Sergencson, Mr Plint, Mr Vivian Broad, Mr Ernest Jay. Among the general body of mourners were Sir William Nelson, Bart, Mr T C Nelson, Mr L Harrison (representing Mr J M Dumbell), Mr E R Pugh, Mr Joshua Rea, Mr T Hedley-Tardrew, Mr W Harrison, Mr J K Hughes, Mr C H Dempster, Mr James Bebby, Mr L L Burrell, Mr J ame I Bennett, Mr N Eaines, Mr H Ellison (repre- senting L and N W PyEulway Co), Mr B J Kirkham, Mr S Webster (representing Midland Railway Co), Mr John Leese, Mr Robert Haselden, Mr S R T Woods, Mr Louis Catherall, Mr E Foden, Mr A J Clarka, Mr J A Hunn. Mr R E Joy, Mr R J Williams, Mr Stanley Riddock, Mr F T Evans, Mr Havelock Sutton, Mr David Williams (representing Messrs Henry and Harold Williams), Mr E Feichter, Mr W Jenkins, Mr W P Gihnore, Mr F Mc Curdy, Mr T Preece, Mr P Beasley, Mr C H Stewart, Mr Ferris, Mr T Formby, Mr T Ferguson, Mr Shakespere-Smith, Mr C Wright. Mr J Carty, Mr G Otty, Mr E H Roberts, Mr A Reece, Mr R S Taylor, Mr Wareing, Mr A Anderson, and office staff at Liverpool. Floral tributes were sent by the Widow and Son, Sister Fanny, Nephews and Nieces (Chesterfield), Harry (Leicester), Mr Robert Foulkea, Gerald, May and Constance Foulkes, Dr, and Mr and Mrs Glynn-Blackledge, Mr and Mrs Isaac Taylor, the Misses Taylor, Mr and Mrs V Broad' Mr and Mrs E Surgencson, Mrs R B Wright, Mr and Miss Gardner- Williams, Mr and Mrs Stanley-Riddock, Mr and Mrs E Joy, Mr and Mrs David Williams, Miss Lindsey, Mr and Mrs J S Staines, Mr and Mrs P Collins (Liverpool), Mr I Bell, Mr and Mrs C N Stewart, Mr and Mrs A Ferguson, Mr and Mrs R Ferris (Liverpool). Mr Ed M Nelson, Mr T C Nelson, Mr C H Dempster. Mr and Mr P Holmes, Mr and Mrs Preece, Mr and Mrs Guy Nind, Managers and staft of Messrs James Nelson and Sons, London, Wholesale Department, Staffs at Bramley,' Moore, Beunos Ayres, Melrose Road, and Commercial Road, Mr J K Hughes, Mr Robt Owen, Messrs W Simpson (Liverpool), Mr and Mrs W C Allen (Brixton), Mr and Mrs Hitch- ing and staff, Chesterfield House, Matlock, Mr Taylor and family (Freshfield), Mrs Goadby (Formby), Mr S Evans, Mr and Miss Pierce, Mr aud Mrs N P Gilmore, Mr James McLean. Mr and Mrs T H Formby, Mr H Rowbotham (Bristol), Mr D D Burrell, Messrs H and W Nelson, Ltd, and Mr Poole, Mr and Mrs G II Askew, Managers and Staff of Jam^s Nelson and Sons, Liverpool.

GREENFIELD TONTINE SOCIETY.—The Tc .tine bcuelit society, which has been in exi stence for the past feur years, and conducted at the Crown and Anchor Inn, Greenfield, has proved very successful. The club will re-open on Saturday evening next at their usual lodge room, when any desiring to become members can do so by attending the society's meeting between the hours of 6.30 and 8 o'clock. The treasurer for the current year is Mr Price Roberts, and all particulars relative to joining the Society can be had on application to the hon secretary, Mr Charles Matthews, Glanllyn, Bagillt road.

CILCEN CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL—The annual distribution of prizes for regular attendance and certificates. for .religious knowledge, ke., were distributed on Friday, by Mrs Buddicom. Mr Buddicom, chairman of the managers, presided, and the Rev IL R. Hughes and Mr Wynne, manager, were present. The following is a list of the recipients Perfect attendance- Bessie Bartley, 5 years Herbert Bartley, 4 years Jennie Bartley, 3 years; Andrew Bartley, 3 years William Morris Jones, I year. Other prizes—Sarah Catherine Pugh, Ethel Morris, Robin Hughes. Certificates for attendance and Scripture—Ethel Morris, Sallie Jones. Robin Hughes, Margaret Williams, Willie Morris, Gladys Jones, Howell Williams, Elsie Williams, Cyril Jones, Dorothy Williams, Magdalene Jones. Certificates for attendance only—Walter Hughes, Robert Owen Blackwell, Robert John Lloyd, Annie Morris. George Jones, TrevorjHughes. Certicates for Scripture only—Trevor Jones, Sarah Jones, Robert Evan Jones, Bessie Bartley, Jennie Bartley, William A Jcnes, Willie Jones. Maldwyn Langford. Joseph Harrison, Nesta Jones, Enid Roberts. Jane Pugh, Sarah Langford, Alun Jones. Andrew Bartley, Morris Jones. Mary William- son, John Morris. After the distribution wa* over a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr^ Buddicom, on the motion of Mr Wynne, seconded by Rev H R Hughes for her kindness ill coming to distribute the prizes, &c., and for the interest she always takes in the schooi. and also for supplying the prize (Dibie) for religious knowledge. The children gave a hearty three cheers to Mr and Mrs Buddicom, also to the managerr and the teachers,. The Diocesan Inspector's report was excellent throughout. The following is his remark in the report. This little school is very efliciently taught, the children acquitted them- selves with much credit this year throughout." During the proceedings several carols were splendidly rendered by the children. Before leaving, each scholar was presented by Miss Jones, the head teacher, with a pocket handkerchief instead of a Xmas card, and the gifts were much appreciated by the children.

MYNYDD ISA C'UKJSTMAS PAY Tl- !<—At the Village Temple, Mynyd.l J.> Christmas sermon pr.'n<-hi'i| in ihc mo- i--ng l»y the Rev Thoma« I.'oiwi ts, In the evening there was a ,1,.01 a' >. i"! "ice at, the first annual Chris! mas gsit fieri! .l- n.. ■>nneetion with the <-au.se.