Wrexham Guardian

'cragsmen's Slfcbnssts. THE OLD TEA WAREHOUSE, FAMILY GROCERY, FOREIGN & COLONIAL STORES, 14, HIGH-STREET, WREXHAM. C. K. BENSON & CO., PROPRIETORS, i HPHESE STORES are established to supply the public with TEAS, COFFEES, SPICES, FOREIGN AND COLONIAL GOODS, GENERAL GROCERIES, &c., &c. At Merchant Prices. C. K. BENSON & CO. Are prepared to Supply all Goods on the same Terms and at the same Prices as the Army and Navy, Civil Service, or any other Co-operative Stores in or out of London. ARRIVAL OF THE NEW SEASON TEAS. THE New Season's arrival of FINE TEAS from China are again exceedingly large, while the excellent quality of former years is fully maintained. The most delicate taste of connoisseurs will he gratified by the superior character of some of the INDIAN TEAS which have arrived, resembling the old choice Kaisow—so highly appreciated by the consumers of the finer classes of Tea. TAKING QUALITY as the Standard of JL Value and the Test of Cheapness, C. K. BENSON & CO. confidently state that Goods pur- chased at their Stores CANNOT BE SURPASSED by any stores, firm, or company in the Kingdom. C. K. BENSON AND CO'S. STOCK OF FRENCH, ITALIAN, FOREIGN, k COLONIAL GQODS. CANNOT BE SURPASSED. DELIVERY OF GOODS. C K. BENSON & CO. deliver all Orders • Free of Charge, by their own vans, or by carrier, or Carriage Paid to the nearest Railway Station. Orders per Post, Carrier, or Messenger will have immediate attention. HOURS OF BUSINESS. THESE STORES are Opened at 8 a.m., and -L Closed at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at 8.30 p.m., and Saturdays at 10.30 p.m. N.B.—-They will be entirely closed on the four days set apart as Bank Holidays. C. K. BENSON AND CO., TEA DEALERS AND FAMILY GROCERS, 14, HIGH STREET, WREXHAM. NORTH OF ENGLAND DRESS WAREHOUSE, BASNETT-STREET, LIVERPOOL. GEORGE HENRY LEE AND COMPANY, LIVERPOOL, WHO are the Largest Buyers of Dress W Materials, are now offering many IMPORTANT PURCHASES Of New Fabrics for the coming Season, including, RICH COMBINATION ROBES. The collection of these beautiful Goods is the Largest and most Varied ever offered. The Styles are enl^ely confined to G.H.L. and Co., and Prices range from 29s. 6d. to 5 Guineas. THE NEW BUNTING BEIGE. This is quite a New. Fabric for the Season, j the effects are simple and pretty. Dresses of this Material can be made up entirely of the same without any other trimming, and it has a very charming effect when made. This article can be supplied from Is. 4d. to 2s. 4Jd. per Yard. They are also showing the following SPECIAL PURCHASES Of inexpensive Goods, bought very much under the regular prices. All of excellent quality. Patterns will be sent on request. UNMADE ROBES. Two Hundred Unmade Robes, each con- taining 12 yards of Beige and 6 yards Rich Silk and Wool. Fancy Material for the Tunic. These will be offered at 9s. 9d. the extra full Rebe of 18 yards. SHEPHERD CHECKED ALPACAS. Three hundred of these pretty, simple Dresses, being very suitable for young ladies' wear, will .J be sold at 7s. 6d. the full dress of 18 yards. I FRENCH WOOL BEIGES. A very important lot of these beautiful goods- have been purchased remarkably cheapr. They will be offered at 13s. 9d. the full dress of 18 :1 yards. ï BLACK FRENCH GRENADINES. G. H. L. & Co. buy very largely of these goods, and the assortment at all times is very I extensive. They are now offering a special Lot aft 15s. 9d. the Dress of 18 yards, and many other qualities from Is. 4^d. to 3s. 6d. per yard. BLACK BUNTING BEIGE. I This is quite a New Material for the Season, and for Spring and Summer wear it will be foand one of the most suitable Materials ever produced. It can be supplied in five different qualities. 3s. 6d. to 5s. 6d. per yard 48 inches .wide. .wide. UNMADE BLACK ROBES. G. H. L. & Co. are offering a very important Lot of these goods. Each Robe consists of 8 yards of Fine French Cashmere and 3 yards rich quality Striped Watered Silk, which will be offered at 45s. the full Robe. Patterns of all the above forwarded free on application. GEORGE HENRY LEE & COMPANY, BASNETT-STREET, LIVERPOOL. WI ESTABLISHED HALF A CENTURY. C. MITCHELL AND CO.'S GENERAL ADVERTISING OFFICES. 11 12 and 13, Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, LONDON, E.C. -tnl alio |jutrlk Jlofias. TO THE V FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF FLINT. MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN,—The office -of CORONER for your county being vacant by the death of Mr. Parry, I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for the appointment. It is, no doubt, known to most of you that I have acted as Deputy Coroner for the last two. years and in consequence of the illness of Mr. Parry, the late Coioner, the whole business and responsibility of the position have, for a considerable time, devolved upon me. The experience thus gained of the onerous duties of the office, and the manner in which, I believe, I have performed my share of them, together with my know- ledge of the Welsh language will, I trust, justify me in hoping for your support. I may add that I am a Flintshire man by birth, and I and my family connexions are and have been Free- holders in the County for generations. I have the honour to be, My Lords and Gentlemen, Your obedient faithful servant, THOMAS LLEWELYN BROWNE, L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., L.S.A., Deputy Coroner for the County of Flint. St. Asaph, April 4th, 1879. 425 COUNTY OF DENBIGH. DIVISION OF RUABON. Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act, 1878, and Order of Privy Council of 4th February, 1S79. NOTICE TO DAIRYMEN, COWKEEPERS, &c. PURSUANT to the above mentioned Order ■ -L in Council, the Local Authority for the Division of Ruabon, do hereby give notice that on and after the 7th day of April, 1879, a Register will be opened and kept at the office of the undersigned, at Y spytty. in the town of Wrexham, for the registration under the said Order of all persons from time to time carrying on in the said Division the trade of Cowkeeper, Dairyman, or Purveyor of Milk, and all persons desirous of being entered upon such register must deliver at the office aforesaid a statement in writing containing at full length their names, residences, and the situation of the premises in which their trade is carried on. j And notice is further given that after the expiration I of one calender month from the date hereof it will not be lawful for any person to carry on either of the said trades within the said Division unless he is registered in manner above-mentioned under the said Order. Any person offending against the said Act and Order is liable for every offence to a penalty of Twenty Pounds. Dated the 4th day of April, 1879. By Order, J. LEWIS, Clerk to the Local Authority. Yspytty, Wrexham. 419 JgANGOR (FLINTSHIRE) STEEPLE CHASES WILL TAKE PLACE On FRIDA Y, APRIL 25th, 1879, Under the Grand National Rules. STEWARDS. His Grace the Duke of I SirW.W. Wynn, Bart.,M.P. Westminster, K.G. Edmund Peel, Esq. Viscount Combermere S. K. Mainwaring, Esq. A. P. Lonsdale, Esq. R. M. Biddulph Clerk of the Course Capt. Francis Owen. Clerk of the Scdes: Mr. Minton. ENTRIES for the undermentioned Races to be made at the WYNNSTAY ARMS, RUABON, on MONDAY, APRIL 21st, before Half-past Six o'clock p.m., either personally or by letter, enclosing the entrance money, addressed to "The Steeplechase Committee, Wynnstay Arms, Ruabon :— The GRAND WYNNSTAY STEEPLE CHASE of £100 by Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., and £50 by the Gentlemen of the Hunt) for horses bona fide the property of, and in the possession (for six months pre- vious to starting) of tarmers of not less than 50 acres, who reside within the limits of the country he hunts, and which have been regularly hunted with his hounds. Four years old, lOst 71b five, list 12ib; six and aged, 12st 71b. Second horse to receive .£15 from the plate winner of any race once to carry 71b, twice Htlb, thrice or more 141b extra horses bred within the limits of Sir W. W. Wynn's country allowed 71b. About three miles. tSif Winners of this race in any previous year not allowed to enter. Entrance Free. The BRYN-Y-PYS STEEPLE CHASE of £50, for horses whicb belong to, and have been in the posses- sion since 1st January, 1879, of gentlemen residing within the limits of Sir W. W. Wynn's country, and have been regularly hunted with his hounds. 12st each any winner of a steeplechase or a hurdle race once 7lb, twice 141b, thrice 181b extra; gentlemen riders, or members of Sir. W. W. Wyna's hunt; entrance About three miles. The COMBERMERE STEEPLE CHASE of £75, for horses which belong to farmers, innkeepers, or tradesmen, and have been in their possession from the 1st of January, 1879. Four yrs old lOst 101b, five 12st lib, she and aged 12st 101b winner to be sold by auction for 150sov. if entered for lOOsov. allowed 51b, if for 7 OHO v., 101b entrance ;3. About three miles. The BANGOR OPEN STEEPLE CHASE of £100. Four yrs old lOst 31b, five list 81b, six and aged 12st Bib winners of a steeplechase or hurdle race once to ,ea.rry 41b, twice or of any race value 50 sov. 71b, lOOsov. 101b, 200sov. 141b, SOOsov. or collectively of 30û,>()v 181b extra; second horse to receive £ 10 from the plate; entrance to the fund !:2, or for starters £5. About three miles. The RED COAT STEEPLE CHASE of £ 50, for horses that never won a -race value £ 50 at starting, the property'of gentlemen Ksiding within the limits of Sir J W. W. Wynn's hunt, and have been in their possession 1 since 1st January, 1879, and must be ridden ia proper, hunting costume by them, or qualified gentlemen riders. r 13st each entrance £2. About three miles. The "FLINTSHIRE STEEPLE CHASE of £ 50, 5 for bunters that have never won a race previous totim{! of starting. Four yrs eld lOst olb, five list 81b, six and aged entrance ,:£2. About three miks. The CTELEY STEEPLE 'CHASE of £40, for horses under 15 hands. Second horse to receiva £5 from the stakes four yrs old lOst, five list, sii: and aged list 71b winners of ary race 71b extra; About three miles. A SELLING STEEPLE CHASE of for quali- fied hunters, under Grand National Rules. Four yrs ] old list, dive 12st 31b, six and aged 12st 91b winner to be sold by auction for £100, if entered to be scld for JE80 allowed 51b, if for £50 allowed 121b; the surplus (if 1 any) to.be divided between second horse and ithe fund 1 Entrance. About three miles. J ] CONDITIONS. All entries and forfeits to go to the fund. All the above Steeple-Chases are confined to hunters ( which, during the twelve months previous to the day of starting, E-hall not have run in any country for a handi- cap, whether over a country or not, or for any race not confined t-a hunters, chargers, or yeomanry horses, and are to be ridden by persons who never rode for hire. Gentlemer. riders must.be qualified according to rules 159 or 160. In all Hunter's Stakee a Certificate from a Master of Fox or Ste,i-hounds is rsquired, and it must be lodged at Messrs, Weatherby's Office, 6, Old Burlington-street, London, a,clear week before the race in which the horse is intended to run. A fresh Certificate is required after the first of-January in each year, atd a fee t-f 2s. 6d. charged for registration. Three horses to start in each race, or only half the kidded money may be given, and in case of a walk-over • the whola may be withheld but in all cases Vnere two f start, sufficient will be added to make the value of the stakes not less than £20. In all plates at this meeting any number of horsey the property-of the same owner may run. In all selling races the winner will be taken possession of by the auctioneer immediately its rider has .weighed in, and he will not deliver up the same until he is j satisfied of the responsibility of the purchaser. Ail disputes relative to the races will be settled by the Stewards, cr whom they may appoint, and such de- cision to be final. Before any objection can 1.3 entertained the parties making the objection must deposit AS in the hands of the Clerk of the Course, and should the Stewards con- sider such objection to be frivolous, the 5sov. will be forfeited. If at the expiration of fourteen days after the date of the meeting, no objection has been made to a winning horse, tke Clerk of the Course will pay such moneys as he has received on account of the race to the person, or his agent, in whose name the horse ran, or to the person, or his ageat who entered the horse, and he will not be responsible or liable in any way for the stakes should the horse disqualified through an objection lodged after that period. Colours of the rideis, horses; weights, and ages, to be declared at time of entry, and any horse being ridden in colours coKtnirjvio tfiose on the Card, will be fined j61 to go to the fund. This rule will be sirictly en- fofced.. No shooting at glass bails will be permitted at this Meeting. Any person riding over any fence in the Course will be fined £1. NO ILLEGAL BETTING ALLOWED. Post-Qffice Orders to be made payable to the Clerk of ijae Coarse, Capt. FRANCIS OWEN, at Ruabon.—Postal Address: Althrey, near Wrexham. FIAST RACE AT 12 O'CLOCK. 405 tgaI anir Jhtblrr Hnfias. CORN EXCHANGE, WREXHAM. GRAND SPRING CONCERT. MR. EDWIN HARRISS Has pleasure in announcing that he has made arrange- ments with the following well-known artistes for a Grand Evening Concert, ON MONDAY, APRIL 21st, 1879 MISS JOSE SHERRINGTON, Soprano. MADAME ENRIQUEZ, Contralto. MR. VERNON RIGBY, Tenor. MR. CECIL TOVEY, Bass. Solo Flute: MR. D. KEPPELL. Numbered Reserved Stalls, Five Shillings; Family Ticket (to admit five). One Guinea Chairs, Three Shil- lings (Four Tickets, Half-a-guinea); Balcony, Eighteen- pence; Unreserved Seats, One Shilling. Plan of seats at Mr. Edisbury's, High-street, where tickets may be obtained. Doors open at 7.30; Concert at 8 carriages at 10.30. MISS SHERRINGTON Will sing Rejoice greatly." x "I know that my Redeemer liveth." Birdie." MADAME E N R I Q U E Z Will sing 0 Thou that tellest." He was despised." At her wheel." Angus Macdonald." MR. VERNON RIGBY ill. Will sing "Thy rebuke," and "Behold and see." He was cut off," and But Thou did'st not leave." He that dwelleth," and Thou shalt break them." The Message." "Come into the garden, Maud." MR. CECIL TOVEY llL Will sing "Why do the Nations." The trumpet shall sound." Martin, the Blacksmith." "Bedouin Love Song." MISS SHERRINGTON, MADAME ENRIQUEZ, MR. VERNON RIGBY, and MR. CECIL TOVEY Will sing 0 come every one that thirsteth." "God is a spirit" (by special desire). "Spinning Wheel." MISS JOSE SHERRINGTON, MR. VERNON RIGBY, and MR. CECIL TOVEY Will sing On Thee each living soul" (by desire). MISS SHERRINGTON, MADAME ENRIQUEZ, and MR. VERNON RIGBY Will sing "0 memory." MADAME ENRIQUEZ and MR. VERNON RIGBY Will sing Children pray this love to cherish." li/|~ISS JOSE SHERRINGTON and MR- ill. CECIL TOVEY Will sing "Crudel perche." MISS JENNIE DAVIES ilL (PUPIL OF MR. HARHISS) Will play "Andante," and Rondo Capricceoso." 523 PUBLIC HALL, WREXHAM. TWO AMATEUR PERFORMANCES OF LORD LYTTON'S BEAUTIFUL PLAY, THE LADY 0F LY0NS-" WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE ABOVE HALL OX TUESDAY, APRIL 15TH, AND FRIDAY, 18TH, 1879, j IN AID OF THE FCNDS OF THE WREXHAM FREE SCHOOLS, Under the following distinguished patronage :— Sir R. A. Cunliffe, Bart. Lady Cunliffe. rhe Hon. G. T. Kenyon. Hon. Mrs. G. T. Kemon. Lieut.-Colonel Jones, V.C. Mrs. Jones. J. C. Owen, Esq., Ex- Mayor. W. Sherratt, Esq. Mrs. W. Sherratt. r. Bury, Esq. Mrs. T. Bury. T. O. Bury, Esq. Mrs. J. O. Bury. Dr. R. W. J. Evans. F. Williams, Esq. Mrs. T. Williams. j Engagement of the eminent Artistes MISS DRIVER (Royal Princess's, London). MISS LINLEY (Royal St. James's, London), MISS THORNE (Theatre Royal, Oxford). Reserved Stalls (numbered), 2s. 6d.; Chairs, Is. 6d. Balcony and Body of H-all, Is. Back Seats, 6d. A Plan of the Hall may be seen at Messrs. C. G. BAYLEY & Co., Caxton Buildings, Hope-street, where Reserved Seats may be secured, and Tickets obtained. <Usa, at Mr. GARBATT-JOKKS, Church-Street, and Mr. EST. S. SCOTCHER, High-street. The whole under the direction of Mr. Kfflimjworth. Doors open at 7.30 p.m., to commence at 8 o'clock. Carriages may be ordered for 10.30. 392 BAZAAR AT DENBIGH. ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH AND 18TH, 1879, A Q. E A N D BAZAAR Will be held in the TOWN HALL, DENBIGH, Under' Distinguished Patronage, IK aid of Funds for the Enlargement of the National Schools, Denbigh. A large and magnificent -display of Useful and Fancy Articles of every description will be offered for sale. j The following ladies will -superintend the ar- rangements, and will be assisted by numerous friends :— Mrs. Smart Mrs. R. Lloyd Williams Mrs. Mostyn Mrs. Blackwall Mrs. T. Gold Edwards Mrs. J. R. Hughes Mrs. Harrison Miss Williams Mrs. H. R. Hughes Miss Smart Mrs. Turner Jones Miss Roberts Vocal and Instrumental Music will be performed, and the Denbigh Volunteer Band will be present. There will be SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENTS Of an original and highly amusing description. i A REFRESHMENT STALL Will be provided by Mrs. Townshend Mainwftriiig, who will be assisted by otfeer ladies. U The Bazaar will open each day at 2.30 p. nt. j For further particulars see Bills and Circulara. 531 J £gaI aittr Dufrlic Notices. I MISS BATEMAN IN WREXHAM. Under the Patronage of SIR R. A CUNLIFFE, BART., LADY CUNLIFFE, SIMON YORKE. ESQ., MRS. YORKE, ¡ T. LL. FLTZ-HUGH, ESQ., MRS. FITZ-HUGH, EDWARD EVANS, ESQ., MRS. EVANS, H. R. BISHOP, ESQ., MRS. BISHOP, &c., &c., &c. The World Renowned Tragedienne, MISS BATEMAN, Supported by Members of the LONDON LYCEUM COMPANY, IN THE PUBLIC HALL, WREXHAM, AS UNDER:— ON THURSDAY, APRIL 24TH, IN L E A H." IN which world-famous play Miss BATEMAN will appear in her original character of the Jewish Maiden, as played by her over 500 consecu- tive nights in London, and in all the chief cities of Great Britain and America. ON FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH, Will be performed Tom Taylor's Famous Domestic Drama, in Four Acts, entitled MARY WARNER, The Scene is laid in London, about 1866. ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH, L E A H." Doors open at 7.30 p.m., to commence at 8 p.m. Carriages at 10.30 p.m. Reserved Stalls, 3s. 6d, Chairs, 2s. Balcony, Is. 6d. Back Seats, Is.; Area (Limited), 6d. A plan of the stall may be seen at Mr. Edisbury's, 3, High-street, where seats may be secured, and tickets obtained. 525 WREXHAM DISTRICT PERMANENT BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETY. Incorporated under the Building Societies Acts, 1874. SHARES, f50 EACH. Entrance Fee, Is. per Share or part of a Share. THIS SOCIETY is now prepared to make -L Advances, repayable in a certain number of years, on Mortgage. A Meeting is held on the first Monday in each month, for receiving subscriptions and enrolment of members. For further particulars, apply to the Secretary, J. B. SHIRLEY. No. 13, Temple-row, Wrexham. 60

THE BUDGET. In an old play, LASCELLES in counting up the fortune he will receive with his wife, puts down the several items of his savings and retrench- ments, and makes the total amount a good round sum. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER balances his gains with his losses, and shows that, notwithstanding impending wars and, depression in business, he will not only be able to make ends meet, but will save something into the bargain. This is certainly reassuring for the taxpayers' community. The load which is nicely adjusted is not burthensome to the shoulders and John Bull, that long suffering and patient animal, though at times recalcitrant, will find the equilibrium so comfortable as not to be galled with the load. In a by-gone generation sixty or seventy millions was considered to be a tolerably I heavy revenue to sustain. In spite of the famous Whig rallying-cry of Reform, Retrenchment and Peace, it has gone successively increasing under the representative taxation system, so much vaunted, until we are found after 30 years of ostensible non-intervention and free trade, to be able to endure a fiscal weight of £83,000,000 sterling. This is pretty well, and shows a deficit; but, wonderful to relate, we have saved nearly a million on the original estimates. No additional duty will be levied, except on cigars and cocoa- paste and yet so cunningly has that skilful manipulator, Sir STAFFORD NORTHCOTE, man- aged his figures, as to produce a surplus on the ensuing financial year. Why, not even Mr. GLADSTOXE himself, or his great lieutenant, ROBERT LOWE, could finesse so adroitly. But how is this brought about ? Why, he put down his ordinary expenditure at 81 millions odd-leaving the trifling tens of thousands—and so brings out an apparent overplus of nearly two millions. Allowing this to go for current extra- ordinary liabilities, such as the African war and other unconsidered trifles, he strikes a balance, and places the accumulated deficits on the long finger. These amount to something like £ 6,000,000. They consist of unliquidated Ex- chequer Bonds; but, ipstead of allowing them to swell the funded debt, Sir STAFFORD proposes to spread the payment over the next two years, when the goodness of the times and the increased taxation will bring matters once more right. Thus, this year will balance itself, no new taxes, save those mentioned, will be levied, and the extra bills will be paid off by a strict system of economy, It will be evident that through the whole of the period of our past history, we have been living under the regime of free trade and partially direct taxation. Never was the doctrine of the economists more on its trial than at the present moment. JOKX BRIGHT, of course, scouts the idea of protection as lunacy, of reci- procity as delusien. But one thing is pretty certain; that throwing open our ports without countervailing advantages, has not prevented the periodical stagnation of trade, nor diminished an already swollen estimate of ways and means. It is even doubtful whether the doctrinaire policy of the peace and production party has not tended to precipitate a crisis. At all events, this is not a: time, as the Finance Minister said, for heroic balance-sheets nicely trimmed laying on taxes one year to make a splendid reduction the next. So coisvinced was the Opposition of the sound- ness of his views, that Mr. GLADSTONE deprecated any premature discussion, and the criticism of his follgrw-lers was tame in the extreme.

EASTER. There must always have beer, festival obeoj-v ances at Easter-time. The hearts of men would naturally rejoice in indications of the returning j glories of summer. Their thankfulness would: find expression in devotional and like expressions, and thus Easter must in one sense have preceded not only the Christian festival, but even the Paschal time of the Jews, on which it is founded. Curious therefore it is to find that one of the earliest controversies in the Christian Church was as to the time of keeping Easter but it was after all only a question of a few days, and eventually uniformity was obtained by its being decided that the Sunday should be kept which fell most nearly after the full moon of the vernal equinox. Thus Easter became a moveable feast; but the fact that it always falls somewhere about the time when the opening year presents its glories to the view is the main source of its popularity. It is the time of the stirring of the sap in the trees, of the pairing of birds, and of the re-awakening of the spirit which old1 CHAUCER indicated centuries ago, when he said "thenlongen men to go on pilgrimages," and which a modern poet has characterized as a feeling that is like a sense of wings." Following out the idea TEKNTSOX reminds us that in the spring a young man's fancies lightly turn to thoughts of love and this awakening of the heart and the feelings will always find expression in a season of rejoicing. The forms in which this spirit of gladness expressed itself in the olden time were often expressive, and sometimes exceedingly quaint. They have, to a great extent, long since disap- peared, but while they have, .Easter still maintains its hold. It is the first great holiday of the year. and importance attaches to the time in its parochial relations. Easter elections give wondrous vitality to the season in many districts, though this source of excitement is passing away. The Easter vestry, however, is the day when clergymen and parishioners meet together and discuss business matters for the general welfare of the Church. Doubtless the parochial year will long continue to date from what is really the beginning of the glad new year,"— the time when the operations of Nature first assert themselves. In some senses Easter Day is New Year's Day, and is certainly a fitting time for national holiday keeping—a time of joy and rejoicing, as we trust it may prove to those of our readers participating in its attractions.

AN UNRULY COUNCIL. At the present time, of the three Municipal Councils of Denbighshire, that of Denbigh stands in the unenviable position of conducting its business in the most irregular and unbecoming manner. True Wrexham and Ruthin are not unknown to fame in this particular matter, but, after the proceedings at the Denbigh Council meeting on Monday, the foremost position must be acceded to Denbigh. For the fair name of the good old county town this is much to be regretted, for such unseemly proceedings as characterized the meeting of burgesses elected to represent the borough cannot but bring discredit upon the town generally. A complete and un- varnished report of the proceedings will be found elsewhere, and we are sure that anyone who reads it will regret, as we do, that such scenes should have taken place, and that those members who were the cause of it should exhibit such an absence of gentlemanly conduct, and such a want of common sense. One is led to expect that persons in the position that the members of the Council are, would one and all conduct their proceedings with due decorum, and that their meetings would, as it were, be a model for other meetings in the borough. We regret to say, however, that such is not the case, and that the proceedings of Monday rather savours of the allegory used by the MAYOR when he said he would rather be in a pot house listening to the talk of a number of people half drunk." To their credit be it said that the majority of the Council were not led away by their own self-importance and ap- parently ungovernable temper. It was, as is usually the case, the obstructive minority who were anxious to stifle the sensible majority, that produced this unseemly wrangle. Unfortunately, however, the former, by their disgraceful con- duct, taint the latter, and, in fact, the whole borough. For the credit of the town such con- duct deserves to be severely reprimanded, and if some member of the Council does not, at the next meeting, move a vote of censure upon the unruly obstructionists, a town's meeting should be held, at which the burgesses could express their opinion on the conduct of some of their representatives. I

THE COLLIERS' STRIKE. It is a most regrettable incident, in every way, that so many of the miners of the county of Durham have determined to enter upon a strug- gle with their employers in order to resist a reduction of wages. Doubtless it will appear to the miners a most unjust thing that their em- plovers decline arbitration, and the employers in making that refusal do certainly assume a great responsibility. But it is practically useless to discuss the question as to the justice or propriety of the cause which the masters have adopted. If the workmen bring the charge against their masters that the latter will not submit to arbitra- tion the question in dispute, they expose them- selves to the retort that the workmen too often, if they think there is the slightest possibility of enforcing their demands, either refuse to arbi- trate at all, or, reject the arbitrator's award if it proves to be against them. Public opinion naturally favours arbitration. But if the em- ployers feel they have a strong case, and if their interests secure a sufficient amount of co-opera- tion among themselves, they will inevitably pre- vail in this struggle. They have little to lose and much to gain in the trial of strength which is to take place. On the other hand it is pain- fully clear that the men have much to lose and little to gain. The strike too comes after a long period of depression, when the resources of tradespeople are already severely tried, and when those on strike will, consequently, be less able to obtain credit than they would in prosperous times. We hear that the funds of the Miners' Union are not likely to last long. Everything, in fact, betokens a fruitless effort, producing great distress and suffering, and increased pauperism, with absolutely no counter-balancing advantages to those on strike.

nrnI £i£tos. FAIHS FOR WELSH PONIES.—H.T., in writimr to '.be Field, says: "I should led gieatly oblig- if I any of your readers could inform which are rhe best fnirs at which to buy Welsh ponies, especi tilv of the larger sizes." FAILURE.—Mr. Joan Fry, cf Wrexham, Rhos lianeruhrugog, Cefn, and Osweftr?, grocer :md provision dealer, has prestyKed a. petition for liquidation or composition win; his cr»vii"orp. The petition will be considered at ,¡ meeting- of the creditors to be held at Liverpool on the 25th inst. 1ST. D.R.V. MARCH OUT.-A, march out of the Wrexham Company took pi. ee on Tuesday last, when a lonre muster, headed by the band, proceeded to Hi ghSeJdj the residence of Lieut. Evan Morris, where they were supplied wi'h refreshtrentB bv that worthy oEScer, and after a 'hort time marched home again. PENYBRTN BOWLING CLUB.—On Tuesday evening last a meeting of thn members of the above club was held at the Bowling Green Inn, when it was decided 10 open the Green on Easter Monday, the opening: dinner to take place on the 22nd inst. It was aatcuLced that on the day of the dinner a., handsome timepiece woud be bowled for, which bad been presented by the landlord. The first draw, will take pihee on the evening previous. Mr. j Brirnc was re-elected president, Mr. J. Williams, vice-president, Mr. Fisher, her. secretary, and a ecus »jk it lee trrts EASTER HOLIDAYS.—These who have deciced to spend is way from WrexnRia the fevt hours of holiday which East'er biings i" them find every ac- eomniodatios and convenience prepared go far as the railways are cenc-rned. The'Great Western railway have arcr.-jr.ced fur to uorrow (Friday) :')U:1J excnn-xOB ti to W-IUngton, WoJver- h.»uLipi'< r, liu* toj; Wclrx Kbui y, West Bromwich, hsruiiMtihsu;, est«-uu!Dg si veral days, and also numerous oay Trips to places of interest on Good Friday and Easter Monaay. Times, &c., can be eeen by reference to advertisement. The Wrex- ham, Mold, and Connah's Quay company have also I advertised special terms for trips to the variouB places of interest on their route. j DEDUCTIONS FROM RENT.—The rent dav of rhe Trevalyn Estate was held on fuesdaT^whpn Mr. B. Stokes Roberts, the aen, annOUDE-: "hat t ne owners had decided, in consequence of t n de- pressed state of agriculture generally, to all, ten .per cent. off the rents. Such unsolicited generosity is very pleasing and naturally to the tenants most acceptable. THE ELECTION OF CORONER EOR T'LRNTSHIEE. Dr. Browns, St. Asaph, is a candidate for the coronership of Flintshire, vacant bv the death of Mr. Peter Parry. His address appears in our advertising columns. For several years he has acted as deputy coroner, and has carried out the duties of the offic" most effi Gently. For this reason if for no otner, Dr. Browne has a claim upon the electore. ROYAL DENBIGHSHIBE AND MERIONETHSHIRE RIFLES.—The recruits of the above co-ps been assembled since the 17th March, and during this period their progress in drill and their eondnet in barracks and town has been most crderlv. Their clean appearance on parade, and the manner in which they perform their drill, considering the short time they have been up for training, r eflects 1 he highest credit on Captain R. F. WiUiamson the adjutant), Sergeant-Major Phoenix, and the staff-sergeants of the regiment. MR. HARRISS' GRAND CONCERT.—The tickets for this splendia concert on the 21st, are beine rapidly disposed of. and the plan of seats at Mr. Edisbury's contains the names of most of the leading families of the town and neighbourhood. Such an op- portunity of hearing nrst class music should not be missed, as this is the last concert M-. Harriss is giving urtil the winter season. In addition +-1) Mieg Jose Sherrington, Msdame Enriqu. z. Mr. Vernon Rigby, Mr. Cecil Tovev, and Mr. K^pp-ll. Mr. Sandie, principal bass of Wells Cathedral of St. Mary's Bersham and pupil of Mr. Harriss) will sing" Honour and Arms" (Samson), and To Anthea." As we have before stated the pro- gramme is a most excellent one, and we are glad to learn that it has given the greatest satisfaction. MR. SHONE'S PATENT SEWAGE EJECTOR.—We have received the following letter from Mr. Shone :—" Sir,—As many of my friends are desirous I f seeing my new patent ejector at work, will you permit me to avail myself of your columns* to invite all those who take an interest in the matter to visit the scene of operations on Col. Junes' Sewage Farm. For this purpose the ejector will be practically tested for the next month on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from three p.m. to five p.m., and on Saturdays from eleven a.m. to one p.m. On those occasions I shall endeavour to be present personally, and shall be happy to give such explanations as will tend to elucidate the principle upon which the in^enti-.n is based, and also to show its practical utilitv.—Yoars faithfully, ISAAC SHONE. Wrexham, April 9, 1879." AMATEUR FRA DIAVOLOS.—An event occurred on Tuesday evening which might have a tendency to alarm the neighbourhood if one could look upon it in a light different from that of a practical joke or as mere personal spite. It seems that Staff sergeant Cummins, of the Militia, whilst returning to the Barracks on Tuesday evening, about 10 o'clock, was seized by four men who had hid themselves near Salop-road. Having somewhat roughly handled the Sergeant, their finale was the throwing of him into the brook near and then deeituning. The Sergeant was not seriously injured bodily," but, of course, found himself somewhat wet and muddy. He lost his cane, gloves, and cap, and no dc-uot his good temper, but he can congratulate himself on getting out of the hands of the ruffians so cheaply. The police have an idea that they can trace the men who thus disturbed the Sergeant, and we hope they will receive permission to do so, because joke or no j ,ke, a g-OéJrl deal of hazard was connected with the whole affair. THB WREXHAM NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY.—The last meeting of this society for the present season was held in the Savings' Bank, on Tuesdiv la.st, when Mr. Middleton, gardener at Wynnstay, de- livered a lecture upon Our local British birds, their economy in nature and othet. cimracterisrics, &o." The lecturer having pointed out the various orders of birds represented in ihis district, pro- ceeded to explain some of their char icterisucs in the manner in which they feed their young-, build their nests, &c., which he had observed himself, Mr. Middleton spoke in fa vour of birds genera ny except the blackbird ana a spec e.s of the titmouse. At the close of the lecture, Dr. Williams, the Dresi- I dent, reviewed the work of the sessions and also the conversazione, which was such a signal success. He was sure that much of that success was dac to the energy di.-played by the hon. treasurer, D. Johnson, and the hon. secretary, Mr. Â. C. Bausrh. He also announced that it was the intention of Mr. T. B. Acton and Mr. Munns to start a botanical class early this month, to which all members were cordially invited. (Applause.) Mr. Acton proposed, and Mr. C. Hughes seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr. Middleton. On the table were a collection of eggs and a few skeletons of local birds. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The final meeting of the old Board was held to-day (Thursday). Present Capt. Griffith-Boscawen (chairman), Mr. Â. W. Edwards and Mr. S. T. Baugh (vice-chf.irm i;-). and Messrs. J. Beale, J. Rogers. W. Roberts, E. Rowland, J. L. Thomas, and Ed. Woolrich.—A letter wag received from the Poor Law Board in reply to the suggested alterations of the medical officers' die- trict, saying that before further considering the proposal the Board wished to be informed whetker the guardians intend to make any alteration in the present salaries, and whether the officers acquiesced in the change. The letter also asked for details of the inconvenience existing under the old arr„nge- ments.—Mr. Baugh said he thought the ine >r_ven- ience would be patent to all.—A second letter con- firmed the appointment of Mr. Stephenson, as bandmaster. — Mr. Bury brought before the Board several illegalities in connection with the election of Guardians in Ruabon district, and asked the Board to give e-peeial atteiitioBL on the ground that one of the Guardians was only elected by a majority of one. In two instances the numbers in reference to the votes allowed had been tampered with, and in two other eases a com- plaint had been made to the effect that some one had gone into the elector's house and filled up the voting paper against the will of the elector. One of the latter complaints was made by Edward Jones, school-street, and the other by John Williams, Mountain-street. The Chairman quoted the Act, which showed that the defendant was liable to three monthf" imprisonment, and there was no opt ion of a fine. It was decided that proceeding! be taken by the Clerk, if he was convinced or the sufficiency of the evidence. The Master's report showed that 80 vagrants had been relieved during the week. THE REV. R. JONES.—The Athencnum of Sttur- day publishes the following with reference to thie lamented Welshman It was only a short time ago that in noticing the Welsh literature pub.ished during the past year, we had occasion to allude to the name of the Rev. Robert Jones, Vicar f All Saints', Rotherhithe, in connexion with hi valnable and learned edition of The Poetical Works of Goronwy OVren.' Wc. had then no idea that, the veteran Welsh scholar wis to pass av-ay so soom- from amongst us, but so it ig, for we reg»w r) learB that he died ou Friday, the 28i i: of March, at the age of seventy. Mr. Jones had suffered nuch during the recent severe winter, but his originally vigorous constitution seemed to be acrair rec vering its strength urtil bis last illness, which began about three weeks rgo with an acnto attack of brorehitMU His deam wi l be lamented by a large ar.d iD- fluential circle of friends. His hospitaldt- boaid was the meeting poi. t of the Utv.ail wile visited the metropolis, and he was in trie., elf a librarv. for he had a colossal memo) v to; poetiy both Welsh and English, though be had no < ee.asio* to rely on his own resources in this respecr, as he was a great collector of books indeed." we shoutt not be far wrong in saying ti af his Horary is probably the most complete in the king-doc;, as far ] as concerns Welsh printed books, and v. .all be anxious to know what is to be its; iate. i1 í" Ihat he who devoted so much time and t.reafe<m- 11.; is NE more. What one could wish, in case it is to BE disposed of, would be that some generous CIS-uibriea should come forward to BIHKH a present of it '0 the Principality, Mr. Jones studied ar Jesm. 0 LIEGE, Oxford, where he took his degree in 1837; is the same year he was crdained. and, after p -s! Game time in charge of parishes in V*?, HE obtained in 1841 the incumbency S.mts1, Rotherhithe, where he remained Ins .ie* Be was at one time Welsh tutor to Pr-voo 1<- L. Boaa- parte, and it was we that taught V,■ Dr. Siegfried, whose keen and unconcealed di-ai ^oini- menthe well remembered on the or-ion "f h'ssee- ing for the first time the results of Z i>> iuetry (put into the tangible form of the ^ATIEA Celtica,' and the field HE BUD FOR himself occupied by another." WV Ú '■here is every possibility of Mr lit, DUG secured to Wales, rnthouv of the "generous Cambrian" eoimu_r > -WARD. Some few years since, we are h-formed a ■ the best authority, the rev. gentlem had liJ will bequeathed this valuable collection o! hook t. THE University College of Wales. Coasequeot I IF THIS bequest has not been revoked, THROWN TH* means of its University, wid be the posseisor OF I this splendid library. (Local News continued in the 8th page.)