Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

MAGISTERIAL TINKERINO. I finite concur with an opinion expressed moneo. your leaders last week, that the mag.strate. of Mint- šJ¡ire MC much ?en to tinkerin, espec!?!v in the mutter of l''o"ckups ?.) police stations. But, when they ?heir wk thorou2lil> thy are hardly to be con. crtu) Lted upon it, as it is generally over done, as in the case of tile county gaol, where they have spent 111; r than they need have done, and account it job, because, liN, it little figuring they ex- ;ct to .ret live or six thousands from the govern- ment thus rendering the total loss not much over .;t;l:tJJO. This is the handiwork of a number of weiit'einen who entertain a very exalted itlea. of their gWII capabilities, and look down with infinite con- tempt on the proceedings of such common people as constitute our Boards of Guardians, School Boards, Local Boards, and other authorities directly respon- sible to the ratepayers. The magistrates of Flietshire have spent upwards of £ 3^,000 on gaols una lock-ups within the last ten years, and so far from ie.iiidiiig their work as completed, they believe themselves to he onlv at the threshold of their dutie. It is only same sixteen or ei^lit^en yeuvs ii'o, after one tliird of the irentleinen wb- at present constitute the Court of Quarter Sessions for the county had qualified and taken their seats, that the present lock-up was limit. These gentlemen—mil the Chairman among their number- are responsible for the very building which fiey now declare to be unfit for the use of a county servant: and, being so responsible, they are not ashamed to come forward and a-k the ratepayers to rectifv their own mistake at a cost of at least iaJon. Tlllt *i ill other words, the ratepayers of Plintshii-e are mulcted in owing to the gro^s mismanagement of a set of incompetent gentlemen who have the government of county affairs in their hands. The result of this mismanagement has been that out of £ 30,000 expended on gaols and lack-ups in I Flintshire, more than one half has been nhsohttdy firown aw.iv. To al! intents and purposes the money might as well have been flung into the sea, as ex- pended in the manner they have expended it. This, sir, 1 know to lie a serui'.ts charge to make against the in of a countv. and should not lie llghtl) made, Farther, I may say that in making it, I am Actuated l,v no emiiitv against the gentlemen raised to the dignitv, against vdiom Personally I hive no charge to make but whom, collectively, 1 charge with gross mismanagement. This charge is not ligutly made, nor made on insuificient-(lata- The faces and figures speak for themselves, and evlry ivi-i-tl I have written has been carefully weighed and considered. Similar | charges to these were and made with a view to give the bench of magistrates an opportunity of if that were possible, I waited curiously both on Tuesday ait 1 Wednesday to heir some explanation, 1-ut none was given, and I I have no hesitation iu saving that none couhl be given. There are the !.?ts,and<m the justice in Flintshire cannot explain tnem a w.n. The result j it wc are to have new lock- llrg. The old ones have became unfit for the habitation of the grandees HoW in vhe employ of the public; hilt what is curious is, that for :l house, deemed by the magistracy mdt for a mall having the rank of an ordinary mechanic, the same m Igist" ,t JS expect to get £ 12 a year as rent from other pe :p!e. Now, ilie question i should like to put to any lll lll of C >111111011 s.'lise is this, if a house is a year, is it unlit for. or beneath the dignity of, all In- spector of notice f Let the Chairman, or any other iustiee, answer "ves" or "no" to that question. Either "thev have 0YCr-e«timsiteil the annual value of the house, or, if not, they are guilty not only of gross mis- management, but of gross injustice towards tiie rate- payers. Those are strong words, hut I defy their being eainsaid. Then, h iving thrown away a lot of money in the building of till! the wav, has the place been paid for ? it is said not—what guarantee have we that a still larger sum will not be thrown away in the building of the nextAnd for this reason, the surveyor was told by the Lieutenant of the County, to adapt his plans so as to he in char- acter with the present County Hall. Very good hut, in the same breath the Lieutenant said that the archi- tecture of the County Hall was of a very low order, an observation in which all the justices acquiesced, still the Surveyor was instructed to conform to it. He did so, and produce'! his plans of a new building. These » a i!Lat dcul vf prv^«r« Vii the part vf the Chairman, were adopted. Then, what was next Well the Chairman slid that the County Had itself was (lo olnc-ii to destruction. At no distant period of time it would have to make way for one of a superior j character. Now, when that time arrives, are we to exneet that the Surveyor will i>e instructed to make his plans of n, new County Hall in character with tile adjacent police station If so. we shall have an in- ferior order of architecture perpetuated, liut the J most probable course is that we shall have very ambi- tions plans of a County Hall, very likely in the semi It ilian style, just now in vogue. It will be built, and grand it will look. Then some morning the sesthetic taste of some gentleman will !>e o-tended by the prox- imity of the Ugly police station to the beautiful County j Hall, and there will be 110 peace until the whole block be removed. Cost 1 why its cost was only two or three thousands or so, and for a flea bite like that you will never allow so fine a building as our County Hall | to be spoiled, will you: It will be discovered just about the ql c time that the police station is very dial, while there will lie n ) end of ds- t Kinase arrangements. Kvery trilling 1! Y occur in the oitkvvi' families will be j o the bad drainage, while the Inspector Jr^pjitime being, will make it a point of carwiffljins every magistrate lie comas across in favour of remov- ing the station to a more healthy neighbourhood. Sub- sequently, we shall have one, or two, or more of the magistrates in (Quarter Sessions assembled, lecturing the Court and the County "n the duty of providing suitable habitations for the public servants What littler result can follow than that the police station Will lie pulled down, find another built—worthy of the County you know-at an expense of three or four thousand pounds f Judging from the past, that seems to me to be a fair guess at the future. Now the ques- tion is, how are we to avoid ail that and, here allow me to say, I shall only be IIoill justice to the magi's-! trates by giving them credit for being as anxious as myself to avoid unnecessary expense. Surely, not by following the courses adopted at the kst (lllarkr sessions. That, as you have already said, is a course of continual tinkering. which, inevitably leads to a policy of blundering. What then You have supplied the answer to tlial :ils(p, which cannot but commend itself ta the good sense of every unpre- judiced person. Unlike my friend down the street here, I should he loath to commit myself to oppose all and every expenditure and to my inind, there is no doubt that the County Hall is not what it should be. The accommodation afforded to those whose business it is to attend the AssizQs and Quarter Sessions is al- most nil. Firtof all, judge's retiring room is more like a cell at the county gaol than what it is intended fur, and 1 do not w inder that Her Majesty s Judges have repeatedly called the attention of the Grand Juries to the defect. It is ill lighted and worse ven- tilated, while there is hardly room for any individual to turn around. Talking about daylight, there is none only when the doors are opened, and then only a dim twilight instead of proper daylight. Such a place, would, I imagine be condemned by every indi- vidual insufficient for the accommodation ol a Judge. Then there is no barrister's room worthy of the name. It is small in size, and when unlocked, open to any individual who likes to tnrn in. This Should not be so. Two or three such rooms ought to he provided, besides rooms where solicitors and their clients could confer in cases of emergency. Besides, there is no room provided for the custody of county documents, an obvious want which was touched upon in the debate about the police station, so that there cannot he a question but that the present Hall is in- adequate and ought to be remodelled. Now, what I contend is, that as the Hall is iiiade-<uate, and as, at no distant period of time," it is to be rebuilt, that, it would he to the interest of the County, by which I mean the interests of the ratepayers generally—that the whole question of a new hall, and a, new police station should be considered together, and both built in accordance with one general plan. Kven the Chair- man will admit there is no immediate hurry for the building of the station. If so. why not advertize for plans of both buildings combined, selecting the best, and proceeding deliberately to work when the details have been considered, instead of pursuing this piece- meal legislation, by which all that is done is obsolete as soon as completed At the same time, it is devout- ly to be hoped that, while determined to have every- iiiing done in the very best manner, the justices will be enabled to fin(I out a way in which it can be executed with the strictest economy, so that ten years hence, no one may be aide to accuse them of a wasteful expenditure of public money. So as not to have to recur to this subject again, allow me to express my surprise at the hocus pocus system of figuring which passed current at the last Quarter Sessions. It was attempted to be shewn that an expenditure of t:' wotil(I save £ '42 odd per an- num and the items were thus made up. Kent paid by or for a Superintendent £ 10. Coach-house for ditto £ 15, Rent paid by or for an Inspector £ 5 4s., Kent to be receiccd for present station £1: total C42. Now, it does not appear that any magistrate present, though several of them are men of business, as much as sus- pected that they were eating their cake as well as having it. I refer to the item, insnector's house 4C5 4s. Do their worships wish the pul.hV to understand either, that the Inspector does not pay the C5 4s r-r that £ 4s is paid him for his condescension in 'iviij,r in a .£12 house Now as I understand it, £ 5 4s would he allowed him for rent when he finds his own house Clearly that is not paid when lie lives in a house pro- vided by the county, which he does: yet, credit is taken for the amount as if such a thing as the present lock-up did not exist. Therefore, we are bound to come to one of two conclusions, either that their wor- ships were too dull of apprehension to understand the matter, and consequently, untie for their position or that understanding it. they intentionally threw dust into the eyes of the public. Which are we to hope is the case RAMBLER. p s. In my last letter touching county matters, VOU printed ill the plural the word understrapper," which, should not have been done. Perhaps, after all, the word itself was of too harsh a nature to be used though I had excellent authority for Jt, Not- withstanding the respectability of my authority, I withllraw the word, as I do not wish unnecessarily to wound the SUnceptabillties of any one, however hard I inav think it mv duty to hit them. J. BRYMBO. TESTIMONIAL AND FAREWELL MCKTI.VI; TO THE REV. RlCIIAitn WINTEK.- The friends aiiti well- wishers of the Rev. KicharJ Winter, minister for some few years of the Calvinistic Methodist Chapels, Cerney ami Pell tie, having heard that he w;is resigning his charge of the church were anxious to testify to him the great esteem and respect in which he was held hy all the members, a well ¡¡. the of h-s valuable services as their minister, una resolved to present him with a tangible token of the regard he had gained amongst them daring his very earnest and assaluous labours for upwards of two years. Sub- scriptions flowetl in, the committee were soon in a position to realise their anticipations, and on Monday evening, the Uev. Mr Winter preached a farewell ser- mon, and gave a valedictory address at the Calvinistic Chapel, Cerney, to a very large and appreciative con- gregation. At the close of the sermon, Mr William Williams, Moss, in feeling and affectionate terms, pre- sented Mt Winter with a purse of money, the speaker alluding to his life as a Christian minister and a true friend in time of need to all.—The rev. gentleman acknowledged the overflowing gratitude he felt at the kindness they had always evinced towards him during his residence amongst them, and more especially far presenting him with such a handsome testimonial, adding that what he had done was only as a Christian minister, with the earnest endeavour to advance His cause. He thanked them again for the great expres- sion of the kindness they had exhibited in such an appropriate manner.—Addresses were also delivered by Messrs Samuel Cunnah, Daniel Jones, and John Fisher, all regretting the loss they felt at Mr Winter's departure, as they were losing a good and faithful friend, and wishin!! him every success in his future labours. Tlie meeting was terminated by prayer by Mr Thomas Parry. PENTRE BOARD SCHO«L<—Those interested in the success of these schools will be gratified to learn that after examination and inspection, the Government In- spector, Ili, .Morgan Owen, made a very favourable re- port of their efficiency to the Education Department, a copy of which has just been communicated to the managers. The report after enumerating the various repairs and alterations to the buildings, recommended by the inspector, says—" Boys' Department. Master, Mr Astley. The registers were very well kept. The geography of the 2nd, 0th, and (!th standards was very good, and of the 3rd and 4th very fair. The grammar of the upper standards was highly creditable. In the elementary subjects the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th standards "passed a very good examination. The work of the 2nd standard was very fair, but the 1st was Weak. The orller wa very good, and there was a great improvement in the tone of the school. The pupil teachers' work was very creditable, and Wm. Davies has been highly recommended." Girls' school. Mis- tress, Miss Pierce. "The geography will need care. Some of the sewing was very fair. In the elementary subjects a pretty fair examination has been passed. The style of some of the papers was creditable. The order was good. I have not the slightest doubt but that Miss Pierce will improve this school during the present year." Infants' School.—Mistress. Mrs Hnghes, The first class is decidedly good, and intelligent, the rast praiseworthy. Order very good, exercises good." Three honour certificates have been gained by Thomas Jones, Thomas Roberts, and Margaret Hughes, which entitle the holders to free education during the ensu- ing three years. It may be remarked the maximum grant for the specialjsubjects, grammar and geography, was earned by the boys, and also for each of the pupil teachers. The total amount of grant earned by the schools is X178 15s Od. Sucii testimony cannot but bo highly satisfactory to the parents of those children under tuition in the schools, and a sufficient guarantee that the education imparted is of a sound and useful character, and that theseliools iiiaint-lin their efficiency and success, having been very highly commended by several of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools. It is hoped that the parents will assist the teachers to maintain their most favourable condition by sending the children regularly and punctually to school. BAGILLT. LECTURE.—An excellent lecture was delivered at Bethannia Chapel, on Saturday evening, by the liev. Hugh Hughes, on "fJolin Elias o FOn." There was a good attendance, and tho chair waa taken by the iter. Benjamin Jones. FATAL COLLTERT ACCIDP.NT.-An inquest was held on Monday, at the Feathers Inn, Bagillt, before Air Parry, coroner for the county, upon the body cf Robt. Evans, aged 21 years, of Top-Hill, who was killed at Bettistieid Colliery, on Thursday week. Mr Hedley, sub- inspector of mines, was present during the inquiry. It appeared from the evidence of Henry Thomas, de- ceased's partner, and Benjamin Jones, fireman, that the deceased and his "mate" were employed in re- moving pillars of coal which had been left to support the roof, and in their place were erecting cross beams of timber known as "choaks." The timber they re- quired for this purpose had to be taken from an old roadway, but instead of using a "dog and cliain," to dislodge the timber, and thus standing clear of any fall that may have occurred, they removed it with picks. IVIiifit at work, Thomas called out "There's something coming," but before they had time to clear out, part of the place fell upon them. Evans was killed on the spot, and Thomas was caught by the legs in the ik'brix, but was soon extricated.—The jury re- turned a verdict of "Accidental death," and the fire- man was censured for not requiring the men to use a "I:do,r and chain" in removing the timber. CBFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. I A COMMITTEE has been formed to arrange for a concert on the 22nli inst., in aid of the South Wales sufferers. .Ul.NTNO.—Mr B. K. Jones, son of Mr Jones, Post Office, Khosymedre, and pupil of Mv J. litiinplii-eys, formerly manager of the Brynyrowen Colliery, Ituabou, and now of the Bickerstatfe, Skelinersdale, and Latliom Collieries, Lancashire, has passed the necessary Government examination, and received the certificate qualifying him to take the post of manager of a colliery. HXTF.RTAI NMENT.—The third of the series of winter evening entertainments was given on Monday, in the English Independent Chapel, Ceiu, Tae itev. J. H. Hughes presided over the following programme :— Pianoforte duett Miss Per ret, Chester, and liss llrown. Anthem Let every heart rejoice and sing, Ebenezer Choir. Recitation "The butcher's daughter at a countryman's wedding," Mr Walwork. .qollg I Ever of thee," Mr J. Bogie. Pi-Liloforte Solo .Maiden's Prayer, Miss M. Hughes. Song (contralto)., The lost chord," Miss E. Hughes. .Pianoforte Solo Miss E. Brown. Reeitatiort Japing his word," Miss C. riiigb.es. Cornet Ductt. Messrs. Daniels and Party. Glee "The Village Choristers," Ebenezer Choir. Pianoforte Duett .Misses Brown. Diiett Far away, Miss E. Hughes and Miss Cartwright. Recitation "The Arsenal at Springfield,Mr J. Smith. Song After," Miss Hughes. Soil, Standard of the free," Mr T. Cartwright. Ever near." Miss Cartwright. Dream of Paradise," Mr Gwilym. Song. When you and I were young, Maggie, Mr J. Bogie. itothem. Thou wilt keep Him in perfect peace," Ebenezer Choir CORWEN. c. L_ '1- CHRISTMAS T KKK.—un truiay aim rcunruay weeic, a Christmas Tree was exhibited in the British Schools, when many people assembled. The stalls were under the superintendence of Mrs Pierce, Brynawen Mrs and Miss Davies, Commerce House: Mrs and Miss Jones, Angharad House; Mrs and Iliss Jones, Bonwm. The profits were given towards the building J of the new IVCSleyall Chapel. SCHOOL TREAT.—On Wednesday, the congregation worshipping at Brook-street Chapel treated all the children of the Sunday School to an excellent tea. From 70 to 80 Silt down at the taùle;, who were served by the following ladies?.Irs Roberts and )Irs Applo- ton, Glyndwr Terrace: Mrs James, Brookside Mrs Parry, Mrs Davies, Miss Dalies, Mrs Williams, Miss Hallam, and Miss Appleton. In til5 evening a public meeting took place, Mr Evan James, solicitor in the Cliair, agisted by Mr C. Roberts, Mr Appleton, Mr Diggory, Inspector Parry, Mr Goodfellow, &c. Several recitations and songs were given by the children. THE EASTEitx QUESTION.—On Wednesday evening, a lecture on The religions of Russia and Turkey" was delivered at Pandy Chapel, near Corwen, by the Rev. H. C. Willliams, Corwen; the Rev. W. J. Davies in the chair. The chapel was well filled. At the conclusion a motion was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by the Rev. D. Jones, and carried enthusiastically by the votes of all present, declared the conviction of the meeting that Great Britain will yet preserve its interest by adhering to a policy of strict non-intervention in the present crisis." I DENBIGH. PRIMROSES were seen near this town on New Year s day, thus illustrating the unusual mildness of the season. [gj$THK FAIR on Tuesday was but only thinly attended and business was very fiat, in horses very little was done, many being led home unsold. Sheep also shared in the general rtnlness. On Wednesday pigs were in abundance and rcre very low £ ow-i™]| Cor NTY Cot RT. The County Court, held on Mon- i day, before Horatio Lloyd, Esq., judge, presented not a single case of public interest. On tite application of Mr Dew, jun., of Bangor, His Honour granted a new trial in the case of tiie Trustees of the Baptist Chapel, Lknfuir Talhaiarn v. Wm. Jones. E.VTEUTAI.VMEXT.—-Mr Price Jones, of the English Grand Lodg-e of Wales; exhibited his splendid dissolv- ing views, illugtritin-, "lie Bottle," Buy your own Cherries," and The -iiiikard'c; Children," in the Assembly Room, on Thursday evening week. Owing, to other attractions and an imperfect publication there was only a very small attendance. Air Jones' views and lecture deserved a .much better treatment, for they were both very good. j THE HOW ELL SCHOOL.—Inconsequence of a report presented by Dr. Thorne when he visited Denbigh lately, the directors of the Howell School had a sur- veyor down from London, and, in conjunction with Air folin Davies, made a careful examination of the drains, pipes, Arc., of this building. Everything was found in perfect order and sound, but in deference to Dr. Thorne's opinion, some small alterations are now making, which will perhaps increase the efficiency of the drainage system, and remembering how easily disease arises from such sources we cannot well be too careful. DINNER AT THE CROWN HOTEL.—On Thursday week the annual meeting and dinner of the Association for the Prosecution of Felons and other disorderly per- sons, was held at the Crown Hotel, when Mr Thomas Minshall placed upon the table a most excellent din- ner, to which due justice was done. Mr J. Davies, solicitor, occupied the chair, while Mr J. W. Lloyd, Brookliouse, tiie vice-chair. There were also present: Messrs. E. W. Gee, Eglwyswen, William Parry, smith, Vale-street, John Williams, gardener, Brookhouse, Vale-street, Williams. Bryndisgwvlfa, Edward Angel, Humphrey WiMiams. Brymlisgwy!fa, Kdward Angel, Hall quare, Robert Parry, butcher, Henllan-street, William Simon, plumber, John Roberts, grocer, Vale- street, R. C. B. Clough, Ty Mawr, John Lloyd, Bull Hotel, J. E. Roberts, seedsman. T. Pierce Hughes, draper, W. A. Nott, stationer, Hugh Hughes, draper, W. H. Story, Coppy, W. Vaughan Jones, accountant, Robert Roberts, joinei-, Park-street, Maysmor Gee, timber merchant, William Roberts, butcher, Vale- street, R. H. Hughes, N. P. Bank, Thomas Evans, Tros-y.parc, Thomas Foulkes, Graig, John Knowles, draper, Samuel Bartley, joiner, J. Howell Gee, Tlios. Parry, Bodeiliog, and tV. P. Evans, Greenfield. MrJ. R. Denman and Nlr Daniel Morris were also present, having been accepted as new members. The usual business of the society was transacted, and the loyal patriotic and complimentary toasts duty honoured, and a very pleamnt evening was spent. PREACHING :\IEETI:o,-The Hesleyan Chapel has been the source of great attraction this week, owing to the visit of one of the greatest Welsh pre- achers of the day, Rev. John Evans (Eglwys Bach). These services w hich were in connection with the Evangelical Alliance, commenced with a service on Sunday morning, when the Rev. Robert Jones, of Barmouth, preached a truly eloquent sermon on "The unity of the Christian Church," founded upon Christ's prayer, :n John xvii. 20 and following verses. At two o clock, the Rev. Owen Williams preached an historical sermon for young men, from Jacob's experienced 1 eimel, Genesis xxxii. 30. At 6 o'dork Mr Williams ami Mr Jones-preached, the former on the Resurroc- tlllll, from ? '"??? '? ?" ?" 17, ?? the latter on tlH I lodi-gal son. On Monday morning at 10 Mr .rnes preachell on Faith, "?' ?" <'h?ity,the three Cnl11'C1 ^areS' <>r.i"tliians xiii. 13. In the after- n;oZ on of the Mime (lay the liev. J ohn Evans (Edwys Bach) preached oil Disappointments, their necessity and uses, founded 011 Job's experience, as he gives it in the xxix, 18 and in xxx 17 to 3(1. At night the meet- ing was held in Swan Lane Independent Chapel, when Mr W uliams took the subject of .Martha and Murv as in Luke x. 40 and 41, and tli, J'tevilns, that of Christ's sufferings for sin, Isaiah liii. On Tuesday evening Ilr Evans concluded his subject at a meeting in the Wesleyan Chtpel, and on Wednesday evening in the Independent Ciiapel. Ili- Ev-(tn* preached a sermon which will long he remembered by the vast audience which listened with rapt attention to him, upon the great advantages of early religion or seeking Christ, and before trial or sickness or age came upon them, according to the direction of Jesus in Matthew xxiv. 20 and 21. The whole of these services were well at- tended and may be expected to produce good results. The Calvinistic Methodists had also prayer meetings in their chapels, and the Good Templars in their lodges, in accordance with the recoixiinendation of the alliance. PATIENTS' BALL AT THE ASYLUM.—On Thursday week, the usual annual Christmas ball at the Lunatic Asylum, was given for the enjoyment and, if possible, improvement of all those poor unfortunates who wore able to attend. Of those present there were some 70 males under the care of Mr Jones, the head keeper, while a larger number of females were able to be in the room, though comparatively few of them were able to take part in the festivities. The rooms were splendidly decorated, and with wonderful taste festoons, garlands, pictures, plants, and flowers adorned the walls and corridors, and liung in graceful forms from the ceiling, giving an air of pleasure and enjoyment to the place which usually presents such sombre and depressing thoughts to the mind. As usual, all the inmates were very clean and neat, the females especially, presenting a variety of taste in hairdressing, in which paper and gauze saein to figure largely, they being allowed, it would seem, some dis- cretion (if such a term can be applied to mad people) in this matter. In the place and under the circum- stances they looked very well. The idiocmcies of these poor afflicted OIWS eem to take different forms, extmvagant dress, of course, being one, but titles abound. We have had the honour of conversing with the Queeil of Sicily, and in some corner of this vast but sad establishment, the Prince of Wales is to be found. Many look happy, and from none of them does one word escape complaining of the treatment they receive. On this festive occasion there was a little relaxation from what must be a dull round of days in this place. Here was a host of ladies and gentlemen come to help them to be happy once again, and in the busy mazes of the (lance to forget their manifold sorrows. Mr Thomas Hughes', of Ystrad, well-known figure was soon recognisett. Nir T. Gold Edwards' blooming face with Miss Lizzie Edwards All- and the Misses P. H. Chambres Major and Mrs T. C'asson; Mr and Mrs W. P. Evans; and here is the well-known figure of Dr. Pierce, the genial coroner, ) as he leads up his two handsome nieces yonder is Mr I H. F. Pritchard, "liss Brand, Miss Lloyd, anu Mr Jno. Pritchard. Taking an active and energetic part'in the work of the evening is the county surveyor, Mr n, Lloyd Williams, and his two sons; Mrs and the Misses Parry Jones, Dr. k Mrs Caithness, Dr. Lloyd Roberts. The Misses Jones, Bodlonfa; Mr and Miss StiveilS, Chester; Mr Knowles, Chester; Mr and Mrs Kershaw; Mr llittllo; Mr and Mrs R. H. Hughes, The Bank Mr Knowles; Mr Tyrer; Mr and the Misses W. Williams, Birkenhead; Mr Griffiths, Chester; Miæ Simner: Iliss Woodcock Miss Simon, Rutlxin; Mr A. S. Jones; Mrs C. H. Daring; Mr P. P. Pratt; Mr E. Jones Miss Pugh Dr. Williams; Dr. Miles; Mr and Mrs R. C. B. Clough Mr John Davies, solicitor and Mr and Mrs Robinson made up a goodly company, and guests all intent upon doing their utmost to draw out the patients and help them to enjoy themselves for a brief hour or two. Amongst them all poor and rich, wise and unwise, was to be seen the portly form of our rector," passing to and fro with a kind word and a genial smi!e for any who caught his eye. Mr Robinson, of course, was ubiquitous. Miss Pugh had the anxiety of the supper table, which was so beautiful, in the large room, and which reflected a source of credit on the excellent cook and Nlrs Jared -Jones. Miss Pugh and Dr. "Iilis also superintended the decorations. We had nearly forgotten the capital band of the institution under Mr J. Evans' superintendence, the beautiful music being a constant source of pleasure to the inmates. Dancing was kept up from halfpast six till supper time, when the whole of the men and women were regaled with extras, and went into their quarters pleased with the evening s enjoyment as much as their clouded intelligence would permit, and grateful to the kind ladies and gentlemen who throughout the evening had paid them such at- tention. COUNTY POLICE COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Before Mr W. D. W. Griffiths and Mr Oliver llurton. Game TrcxpttS$>—This case, which was heard by Mr Oliver Burton only, was a summons by -Nir W. D. W. Griffiths against John Williams and Evan Williams. two sons of William Williams, a tenant of Mr Grif- fiths, for poaching for rabbits. Henry Hurst, game- keeper, proved the facts. Mr Osbert Edwards ap- peared for plaintiff, and Mr Thomas Foulkes for de- fendants. The defence was that they were searching for strayed sheep, and that they had not a dog with them as the witness said they had, and that the only dog in possession of defendants' father was a sheep dog. The magistrate considered that there was no doubt about the offence having been committed, and the tine upon John Williams would he itls and costs, and Evan Williams, who was much younger, lOs allll costs, or a month and 14 days in the respective cases. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, FRIDAY week.-Pre- sent Messrs J. H. Heaton, Thomas (iee, Hugh Jones, J. Harrison Jones, Nathaniel Roberts, and the liev. Humphrey Humphreys, Henllan. This was the first meeting of the new Board, which was, in fact, the old one re-elected with the substitu- tion of the Rev. H. Humphreys for the Hev. E. Smart. Mr T. Copner Wynne Edwards was absent. ElecUmi of Chainnan, I-c.-Ilr J. H. Heaton was unanimously re-elected chairman of the Board for the ensuing three years, as was also Mr Thomas Gee vice- chairman. llfj'Uinj of Births.—The Chairman moved that the Clerk (Mr R. Humphreys Roberts) be instructed to obtain from the Registrar of Births the date of the birth of every child in the town under 13 years of age, as it would now be necessary for them to have the certificate affixed to a book for the examinations. That book and the certificate would be sold to the parent at 2d, hut if they applied direct to the Regis- trar it would cost 4tl or t!d. The proposition was agreed to. Jfr Ellis ann the Board.—The Clerk read the fol- lowing letter which he lia l received from ?Ir E. Ellis, for 2- 1 years past the teacher of the Love Lane Schools I I Denbigh ',Zcliool Boai-d. II GESTLE)Œs,-I feel very sorry that I was not aware that vou had pissetl a resolution in your meet- ing before last that Thomas Jones be engaged as an assistant for another year, and that my salary be re- duced ?30 on account of that. If I was aware 01 :t 1 would not have written that letter to your last meet- ing in the manner I did, though I stated in it only my opinion. I believe your resolution was based upon a report as to the state of my health, in reference to which I beg to state that I had an attack of influenza, on account of which I was laid up for nine days, and was not able to attend fully to my duties for four weeks. I began to give some lessons and superintend the school at the end of three weeks. I am now quite recovered, and the state of my general health is good, entirely free from any complaint. My health was good at the end of four weeks, but something happened to my neck, which kept me from going out much, but it did not prevent me discharging my duties well. As to the work of the school for the coming year, I have on the books 120, and expect the average attendance to be 100 or more at the time of next inspection. I expected by the opening of Fron Coch School thai the infunt class in my school would be discoilvinued. Slit I was disappointed. I am ob- liged to keep it on the same as before oft account of the attainments of a number of hoys who could not be piaced in the first standard class. Several came above seven years of age who did not know the alphabet. This should be considered in ascertaining i what staff of teaching power is required. It occurs to my mind, suppose you engage :tn assistant for this year, the expenses will not ha much more than the last year in case you should not reduce my salary. There is no school so efficient, but that it might be more efficient, and any increase in the staff of teaching po wer in a school is an increase also in its efficiency. There are uiany schools here and there in which 1 the extra subjects are not taught. Still, the code re- quires in those schools the same number of pupil teachers according to the average attendance. Though they are optional, I have been always teaching them. I taught them the last year, and you received an ex- tra grant of 116 4s for giving satisfaction to the Government in doing so. We should consider not only the amount of grant, hut also the sounder educa- tion we give to the children in teaching them. Whatever time I have to spare, after satisfying the Government, I employ it in analysing the reading lessons, which we consider very important in a child's education. I am never satisfied in a child leaving the school without having created in him a taste for reading. I may also state that I have several boys in school whom I could render capable to pass the examination necessary to become pupil teacher this year, but they are too young to meet the require- I ment of the code. It seems to me now that the school will pass a favourable inspection this year again, and that it will earn a good grant, for I think I can present 211 more than the last year in its standards. Now as it appears to me that you have passed a resolution which affects my position, without ascertaining first the actual state of the school, and the condition of my health, I beg respectfully to ask your favour to recon- sider it. I am prepared to submit to your decision. AS my work will not he diminished whatever as- sistance I should have, and as I am as able to work as well as ever, I am not willing for my salary to be re- duced, but I am obliged under circumstances to sub- mit to what your honour proposes. After having served the inhabitants of Denbigh in the cause of edu- cation for 27 years, and obtained always favourable re- ports, any one would think that it is not congenial to my feelings to be compelled to retire at the end of this year. I hope you will not put such a clause in your final resolution, for it has been my ardent wish that whenever I would retire, I should do so with the best feelings and in a good grace with my employers. It may happen that I shall be in full health to conduct the school the next year again: yet, should I not be so, I beg you to be so kind as to apply directly to the Education Department, through your clerk, for a pen- sion to me on my retirement. My position as a teacher .3 i ozi to me on my retirement.. entitles me to it. If any question should arise so that you would wish to see me, I would be most happy ell come down, only let me know. Thanking you very much for your kindness in giving me every facility hitherto to carry on the school, I am, gentlemen, your most obedient servant, EDWARD ELLIS. Love Lane Boy's School, January 3rd, 1S7S." Mr Gee said no doubt Mr bllis had done his work well in past years, but the fact remained that the average attendance at the Love Lane School, not- withstanding that, at all events since it had been under the Board, every convenience and appliance for successful teaching had been afforded, was very much below th, average of the National school. The Clerk replied that the Love Lane school under Mr Ellis had always had good reports and earned good grants, and last year, Mr Ellis taught the extra subjects, for which he obtained an extra grant of £11i 4s Od, which was clear gain to the Board, as Mr Ellis was not compelled to teach those extra subjects; Henllan school did not do it, although both had the same assistance; Henllan having two monitors who were equivalent to one pupil teacher, and the Love Lane girls' school had two pupil teachers, both of whom have come from other schools. The average attendance at Love Lane boys' school is a little under 100 at the girls' 70 and at Henllan CO: and as there were 120 on the books, the average at the boys' school was likely to be more next year, as several would be sure to be drafted from Vron Gocli on account of their age, so that at least 20 more would be presented for examination next year. Mr Gee objected that Mr Ellis ought to have prepared himself with pupil teachers out of the material lie had in the school. He proposed that the assistant be engaged at £ 50, and that Mr Ellis pay £20 towards it. Mr Humphreys seconded the motion. The Clerk reminded the Board that there were several boys in the school who could pass as pupil teachers, but they were under the.statutory uge of 14, which was a cir- cumstance Mr Ellis could not help. He had had an attack of influenza, which had detained him from business for four weeks but he was now fully recovered. He had served the inhabitants of Denbigh in the cause of education for 27 years, and had always ob- tained favourable reports, and boys of 9 and 11 from that school had lately successfully competed with boys of 13 and upwards from another school. .11,. Ellis aUo applied for a pension. Mr Gee said he objected Oil prineiple to the pension plan; but the subject was postponed. The Bible reading and yrajier. — Mr Heaton gave notice that at the next meeting he should move that a form of prayer other tfian the Lord's prayer for the use of the schools on opening, and he also thought that the time had arrived when they might trust the teachers under the Board to give such simple explana- tion of the Bible as may be necessary for the children to understand the historical and descriptive parts without touching upon the doctrinal ones.—Mr Humphreys agreed with Mr Heaton.—Mr Hugh Jones asked where they would draw the line ?—Mr Gee said that by doing so they would at least exclude the Roman Catholic, and perhaps some other ratepayers' children.—Mr Heaton thought they had passed such illiberal sentiments- -The Subject was, of course, I referred to the next meeting, when the subject will be fully debated. HOLYWELL. GORSEDD CHURCH CHolit.-On New Year's Day, the Vicar of Gorsedd entertained the church choir to supper at the Vicarage. Upwards of thirty persons sat down to the bountiful repast, and after full justice had been done to the good things provided, the tables were cleared and a very pleasant evening was speut. Several songs, glees, trios, &c., were sung by the choir. At ten p.m. the company broke up, but be- fore separating, three hearty cheers were given the Vicar and Mrs Davies. SERMON TO THE YOUNG.—The Rev. J. D. Riley preached his annual sermon to the voting at the English Congregational Church, in this town, on Sun- (lay evening. There was a large congregation, and an excellent discourse, appropriate to the occasion, wa preached by the Rev. Mr Riley, from Ephesians v, IU. The young members of the church were seated in the gallery, and sang several suitable hymns, Iliss Owen (Brynvfryd) presiding at the harmonium. In the after- noon the annual collection was made in the Sunday School, and the sum will this yefir be given to tlie missionary ship John Williams." FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE MOSTY.V COLLIERY.-An inquest was held on Monday, at the Crown Inn, Ffynnongroew, touching the circumstances connected with the death of Hugh Hughes, 60 years of age, who was killed at the lotyu Colliery on Saturday. :\11' Hedley, sub-inspector of mines, was present. The evidence showed that deceased and his partner, Ed- ward Williams, were working at the face of the coal. Williams left the working place for a short time to prepare some tools, and on his return he found that deceased had been buried in a fall of coal. The (le- ceased lived but a short time after the occurrence. The jury, of which Captain Rowlands was foreman, returned a verdict of "Accidental death" FATAL RESULT OF RECKLESSNESS.—Aninouest was held on Monday, at the Royal Oak, Greenfield, upon the body of Robert Leigliton, lti years of age, of Foun- dry Yard, who, as stated last week, was killed on the preceding Thursday morning at Englefield Colliery. Mr Hedley, sub-inspector of mines, was present. The evidence of a youth named Joseph Henry Jones showed that the deceased was working in a "pass-by" in the budger seim of coal. Witness was working on a "jig," or incline, and when he got to the bottom, he saw deceased in the act of wrenching off a "fork," or wooden pillar supporting the roof. He spoke to de- ceased and told him not to do so, but he replied "It's all right," and immediately afterwards the "fork" fell together with a portion of the roof. Deceased was caught by the fall, and a piece of timber lying across his breast caused him to he suffocated before he could be extricated.—Edwin Eilvii-ds, firemin, deposed to having cautioned the deceased as to similar conduct before, and the jury returned a verdict of Accidental death." FESTIVITIES AT DOWNING.—Sir Andrew and Lady Walker have been entertaining large parties of ladies and gentlemen at Downing, with that princely hospitality with which their names and the ancient house of Downing have been so long associated. On Thursday a large company were entertained, and on Fridfty invitations were given to the whole of the em- ployes on the estate, several of the tradesmen of Hoivwell, and Downing tenantry. The hospitalities were dispensed with an unsparing hand, and every provision was made for the comfort and enjoyment of the numerous guests. A company of private theatricals entertained the company, and their acting drew forth immense applause. The personations were very cleverly got up, and the whole was most satisfactorily performed under the direction of Sir J. R. Walker, who tilled the onerous duties of "stage manager." The supper was of the most rcchcrche description, and the company heartily pledged the health of Sir Andrew and Lady Walker, and family, and wished Sir Andrew and his lady every happiness in the enjoy- ment of their well-earned title. SCHOOL BOARD.—Tlie monthly meeting of this Board was held on Tuesday, the whole of the members being present.—Notice was received from the Govern- ment Auditor, fixing the 7th of February for the audit of the accounts of the Board.—A report was received of the Holywell Board School, stating the average attendance for the past month to have beetl 201, being a decrease on the previous month of 15. Eight new scholars had been admitted to the boys' school, and eight to the girls' school, leaving on the registers 107 boys and 184 girls.—A report was also received from Mrs Parry, of the Infant School, showing an average attendance of 55. Three new scholars had been ad- mitted. The report complained of great lrregularity in the payment of the school fees, the reason assigned being principally poverty. The Attendance Officer's attention was directed to be called to this matter, with the view of having the cases referred to thoroughly investigated and reported upon at the next meeting.—A report was received from the Clerk of Works, respecting the progress of the Bagillt Board Schools. The boys and girls departments had attained their proper height, and the greater part of the timber for the roof had been erected according to the proper size, quality, and ivoi-kiii;tnslip.-Tlie copyright form of the Manchester School Board was adopted for the purpose of making the annual return of children, re- quired by the regulations of the iltli of February, 1877, and the Clerk was directed to obtain a supply, and to furnish a sufficient quantity to each of the schools within the district.—The Clerk was directed to re-advertise the surplus properties at the Spring Gardens, and at Bagillt, upon the same terms as before.—The Board then proceeded to deal with the notices given at the last meeting. Mr Thos. Hughes proposed that a full statement of the accounts be prepared for the past three years for publication.— The Board considered that the legislature had already provided for the annual publication of the accounts, which had already been done so far as the I same had been audited, in addition to which the books and documents of the Board were at all times open to public inspection.—Mr Thomas Hughes next proposed the dismissal of the Attendance Officer and adduced a number of reasons for the step he had taken.—The Board did not concur in the views taken by the mover, and the subject dropped.—Upon the motion of Mr Thomas Hughes, the Clerk was directed to see that all deeds, Ac., now in the possession of the Solicitor, he handed over and kept in the Board room.—Upon the motion of .Mr Thomas Hughes, it was decided to convene a meeting of school managers and teachers of the district, in order t < discuss the desirability of adopting one and the saaie set of school books throughout the district. The meeting to be held at the Holywell Board School, on Saturday, the 2nd of February, at 11 o'clock a.m. Mr Thomas Hughes proposed that the Bible be a class book in the Board Schools. After some discussion the motion was withdrawn in favor of the following motion by Mr Brittain, which was unanimously agreed to—Resolved that in future the Bible be read by the children in- dividually every morning at the opening of the school. instead of as at present by the head teacher, such Bible reading to be completed by 10 o'clock, and to be conducted without note or comment, and that the childreh be encouraged to learn by heart passages of I scripture, continuing as at present the use of the Lord's prayer and the singing of hymns. PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY. Before, Richard Sankev. Hs?., Revs. T. Z. Davies and Walter Evans. John Henvv, Eq" took his seat for fhs first tml as a county magistrate. Of?.M ? ?'?',?. — Robert Jonas, GrgGnSeM, carter at the Victoria .Mills, was charged at the in- stance of the, Hev. T. X. Davies with leaving his horse Wid cart without any person in charge.—Fined 10s and II SS costs. Daii<aj'ing IlaiUit(f*. William Smith and John Griffiths of Soughton, near Iolll, and Edward Ellis, Of Holywell, three youths about 18 years of age were summoned damaging some railings the property of Air P. I. Evans, i The Strand.—Robert Williams, a youth of the same age, said on Sunday afternoon, the 0th December, lie was in company with the defen- dants in the Strand and sawSmith pullin up railings to show off his strength. Griniths went to Ms assis- tance, and they removed the railings. -Thomas Wil- liams corroborated the evidence,but said ElIi replaced them.—Mr J. Kerfoot Evans said that they had been continually annoyed by son.e boys or other persons damaging the rails and other property, and they went to some expense in putting up iron railings. On Sunday they were all right, but on Monday they were found damaged.—The case against Ellis was dismissed, the other two being lined 5s and 18s ad costs, which included the damage done to the railings. Che,, i-ge of liti-Ijei-soitatioit at an Eleotioit.- A -oting man about IS years of age, named George Metcalf, re- siding at Golcli, was charged with having, at the taking of the votes for an election of School Board for Whitford parish, on the 15th December hist, willfully voted and personated his father at the said election. —Mr William Davies, of Holywell, prosecuted and Mr P. Mwyndeg Evans defended. (During the hearing of this case the Rev. T. Z. Davies left the Bench.)- The first witness called was the Rev. T. Z. Davies, who said that on the day in question he was at the Whit- ford polling booth, as personating agent. Mr William Morris attended to the door, only admitting four per- sons in together. On one occasion, when away for a few moments, 7 or 8 came into the room, among them being the defendant. Seeing his youthful appearance lie looked hard at the defendant, who immediately blushed.—Thomas J ones, Golch, said that he was engaged in bringing up voters to the booth, and he went for George Metcalf, the father of defendant, for the purpose of taking him to vote. When they got to the village, the defendant met the trap and told his father that he had voted in his stead, and therefore he need not go. The father then got down and did not go to vote.—Edward Bagshaw, assistant overseer, was called, but lie could not positively swear which of the two was the tenant of the house.—Mr Evans raised a point of law as to the power of the Justices to try the case, as the offence was committed at the voting upon an application for School Board," which was not mentioned in the Act; but this was overruled. For the defence, it was contended that the defendant was the tenant, and therefore entitled to vote. The agent of the property was called, who stated that he accepted the defendant as tenant al- though he had not altered the name, which he thought unnecessary, the father and son being the same name. The Justices retired to consider their judgment, and after a long deliberation they found that the defendant was guilty of the offence but taking in:o considera- tion his youth and his conduct toward his parents they only inflicted a penalty of 40s and costs.—Mr Evans asked for a case upon the point of law raised, and this was granted. During the hearing, the court was crowded, and great interest was manifested. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, FRIDAYWEEK. The Right Hon. Lord .Mostyn (chairman), J. Scott Banks, Esq., (vice-chairman), R. Sankey, Esq., W. B. Buddicom, Esq., John Henry, Esq., Rev. T. Z. Davies, and Rev. Walter Evans. Holywell—Mi- Leigh Howell; Mold—Messrs E. P. Jones, Corbett, and Edward Jones Whitford—Mr Edward Will- iams Caerwys—Mr J. S. Williams Flint—Messrs John Davies and Edward Williams; Northop- -.Nlr Thomas Webster Yseeitiog-Ilessi-s John Williams and Wm. Thomas Ne,.N-inark-et-.)Ir Edward Dav- ies; Llaiia.a-Nlessrs John Dawson and John Jones; HaJkin—Mr Thomas Parry. Mr Murray Browne, Local Government Board Inspector, was also present, Relief, iCr. —The sums granted for the relief of the out door poor were—Mr Joseph Griffiths, Mr Thomas Roberts, Holywell, £ 140, Ilr .). F. Hooson, Whitford, £ 105. Number of inmates in the house last board day, 2118 since admitted, 12 pres- ent number, 220. Vagrants relieved during the fort- night, H7. Mr E. P. Jones drew attention to the orders granted for the admission of persons to the workhouse, and pointed out a case where a person left a good hdme to enter the workhouse.The Mas- ter He came here this year, and last year too, for his Christmas dinner (laughter). Mr Murray Browne: In Chester they decided that no person who entered the workhouse a few days before Christmas should have the dinner. Easing the Bimnex-i.- M'r E. P. Jones said it was sug- suggested by his friend Mr Howell, forthe purpose of re- lieving the press of business, that all permanent cases where the parties were over 70 years of age, should not be dealt with quarterly as at present hut allowed to re- main.-The Vice-chairman moved thatsuch cases should be reported upon half yearly instead of quarterly, and it was seconded by Mr Howell and carried. A Grateful AckMiiicdjimevt. -A very respectably- dressed young woman was introduced to the Board by the Master, who said that she was born in the workhouse, and educated and brought up there until she went out to service. She was now about to be married and she had come to thank tiie guardians for having reared and educated her. TLe young wo- man said she had been well brought up and well educated in the workhouse and she had ?onie there to thank the guardians personally for the good treatment she had received.-nie guardians appreciated the gratitude of the young woman, and wished her every happiness. A Comparison.—Mr J. S. Williams, referring to a return which lie held in his hand, wished to be in- formed by the Local Government Inspfctor, how it was to be accounted for that whilst Wiexham Union had a population of 3,500 more than Holywell, its expenditure was about?.OOO less.-Mr Pawson wished to say, before the explanation was giv«n, that lI10st I people who knew the Wrexham and HIIweIl Unions would be aware that the two Uniom were tdtally I different to each other, in wealth and other matters. He had been attending that Board for over 20 years, and the comparison was always made between Wrex- ham and Holywell. He did not think it was fair to bring up such a prosperous neighbourhood, where they were wallowing in wealth, and where they had a number of collieries, quarries, and what not, in com- parison with Holywell Union.—Mr Murray Browne said the explanation was simply out-door relief. In Wrexham they offered the workhouse liberally, and in Holywell they seldom did so. It was possible that there may be some other differences, but the question was too large a one to he gone into that day, but he would be glad, if they would give a special day for the consideration of the matter, to attend the meeting. Assistant Po-rter.-It was resolved that ail assistant porter be advertised for, the election to take place a month lience. The Question of Burial Feeq.A letter was read from the Rev. J. E. Jones, vicar of Bagillt, forwarding copy of a correspondence between himself and the Local Government Board relative to the fees for the burial of paupers. Tlie Local Government Board stated that if the fees had been legally settled under statutory authority he could recover such fees from the guard- ians. The Vicar added that the table of fees payable at Bagillt had been signed by the Chancellor of the Diocese, and would, should necessity arise, be enforced tigainst the Board. Additional P(T?f Statioits.fr Murray Rrowne sug- gested the advisability of stations for the Payment of the weekly relief to paupers being opened at Buckley and Mostyn.—1The Rev. T. Z. Davies gave notice that he would bring the matter before the next Board. The Appointment of One Officer of Health for Several r/u'om-Tlie meeting became spcciai for the purpose of hearing the Local Government Board Inspector expound a scheme for the amalgamation of several Unions with the view of appointing one officer of health for the united district for sanitary purposes. Mr Murray Browne said those who were members of the Sanitary Committee, would remember that he had mentioned the matter some time ago to them. The Board would also remember that a somewhat similar proposition was made bv Mr Doyle, before he (Mr Browne) came into the district. He said a some- what similar proposition," for there were several im- portant differences between that scheme and the one he now wished to introduce. When Mr Doyle brought the matter forward it was said to be compul- sory, and that the Government would be asked to make the measure a compulsory one. There was, however, so much objection raised against the matter, that the President of the Local Govern- ment Board finally gave way, and did not move to have the scheme made compulsory. Now he did not put the question before ttiem as one of compulsion, but he said that a medical officer, who had been debarred from private practice, and attended to a large district would be able to do the work more satisfactorily. In Mr Doyle's time one objection to the proposition was that there was no in- stance of such a combination in Wales. There was such a thing in England at that time, but now they had an officer of that kind in Carnarvonshire—Dr. Rees-who had not only Camarvonshire assigned to him, but the Unions of Llanrwst and Festiniog and a portion of the Island of Anglesey, and the combina- tion had worked most satisfactorily there, and was found to be a much better arrangement altogether. He had had a calculation made as to the amounts paid to the medical officers of health in Flintshire and Denbighshire, and the total salaries paid was £ 505, exclusive of Corwen, were XC)5 was paid. Now that sum was divided between no less than 21 medical oiffcers of health, although there were not 21 gentle- men, because some of them held double appointments. Now that in itself would strike some as very objectionable to have such a number of medical officers for small districts. If they appointed one gentleman to work the whole district it would not cost more, and he was sure they could have a very skilled and competent person to undertake the duties for the £ 000 now paid to the present ofifcers. Rev. W. Evans Would that include travelling expenses ?-I] r Browne Yes. The next question was as to the size of the district. If they combined Ruthin, Corwen, St. Asaph, Holywell, Hawarden, and Wrexham Unions they would include amongst them an acreage of 487,000, and a population of 1 (lti,000. which were somewhat less than the Carnarvonshire district, al- though the latter was the most difficult district to work, whilst in the former they had railways radiating in every direction. He saw that in the Holywell Union alone, including the Urban districts, they paid X125 a yerr to medical officers of health, and lie should think that under the combination scheme it would not cost more. He next pointed out the suggested officer could supervise the work of the sanitary inspector, and would be a perfectly indepen- dent person. He did not ask the Board to pledge themselves to this scheme, but if they approved Of the suggestion that a meeting of delegates from the several Unions should be held t. talk the matter over. He had broached the matter to other Unions, and although they had not committed themselves to the matter, he believed St. Asaph and Hawarden would join, and Ruthin had made their arrangements more temporarily than they otherwise would have done because of this subject being brought forward.—Mr Dawson said they should remember that this susrsrestion would involve a good deal of extra expense. They had heavy burthens now and the ratepayers were no doubt crying out against any increase in the rates. They were at present getting on very well, and he did not think there was any cause of complaint against their Union on sanitary matters. He should prefer to letve matters as they were, for this proposed medical officer, for the purpose of showing his own importance, would find out defects here and there and involve very great expenditure to the ratepayers.—Mr J. S. Williams said Mr Murray Browne shook his head when the last speaker referred to an increased expenditure, but there could be no question that there would be an increased outlay, for every change that had taken place meant an increase of expenditure. He preferred the medical officers having small districts and he referred to the very satisfactory manner in which Dr. Williams discharged his duties in the Holywell district.Ir E. P. Jones also spoke highly of the services of Dr. Wm. Williams, of Mold. He opposed any change, and suggested that they should leave well alone."—Mr John Jones said the unanimous voice of the people of Holywell would be We will not change our medical officer. —The Vice-chairman did not think that the proposed change was required, but if any change was necessary, they should have a general inspector of nuisances, and not a general medical officer. He ventured to say this, that there was no more difficult office than that of ling member of the Sanitary Authority, and he considered that it was It monstrous hard case "hell the Authority were doing their best to remedy nuisances that the Local Govern- ment Board should say that the work must be done another way, and yet they would not point out how it was to be done. He said, as a magistrate, that the work to be done by the Sanitary Authority was the most difficult he had to do.—Mr Henry also opposed any clmnge of the kind indicated, and Mr Murray Brownie having replied, the voice of the Board appeared unanimous against- the proposition for I combination. RURAL SANITARY Ai'TRORITI'I"I'lCtlY Fiesent— J. Scott Bank-as, Esq. (chairman), W. B. Buddicom, Esb., R. Sankey', Esq., John Henry, Esq., Rev. WR Evans; .Messrs. E. P. Jones, J. Corbett, Leigh Howell, J. S. Williams.—A letter was received from Mr Kelly with reference to the proposed outfall at Nantmawr for the drainage of Buckley, and proposing that the property required should be had at a rental of -tio per annum. The terms were accepted con(litiona-lly.-The question Of the out-fall Of the drainage at Bagillt iUKl Comi-lll'S Quay was noxt considered, and Mr Murray Browne, the Clerk, and Mr Be!lis were desired to wait upon the Town Clerk of Chester to ascertain whether any objection would be raised to the drainage flowing into the Dee.-Ilie Chairman complained strongly of the difficulties which beset their way in carrying out their duties. In St. Asaph Union the matters had gone on smoothly, but in this Union they were check- mated at almost every turn.—With respect to the memorial adopted by the authority against the Holy- well and District Water Order, Mr Murray Browne said as far as he could understand the company was going in for a Special Act of Parliament, and there- fore the Local Government Board, to whom the memorial had been sent, would have nothing what- ever to do with the matter, and if the authority wished to oppose the matter they should tight it out them- selves.—The Clerk said the application for the Water Order would be made to the Board of Trade, and a copy of the memorial had been sent there and ac- knowledged.—The Chairman said the matter would then stand in abeyance.—Mr Henry replied that it would not go into abeyance, for they were deter- mined to oppose the application on behalf of the people of Bagillt. If the order was granted it would take the matter of water -supply entirely out of the hands of the people of Bagillt, and they would be charged for the supply and even for what water they required for flushing the drains. They had an ample supply of water at Bagillt, and it had been surveyed by a, competent authority who said they had more than treble the quantity they would require.—Mr Murray- Browne expressed an opinion that it would be much better that the water supply of the district should be undertaken by the authority and not by a public company.—The Sanitary Inspector produced plans of a scheme for the drainage of Down Hill Pool, Bagillt, but the co-operation of the Bettisiielil Colliery Company and the Railway Co. was necessary to the carrying out the same. Messrs Henry, Sankey, and Howell were appointed a sub-committee to endeavour to carry out the scheme.—The Inspector's report re- ferred to a dip well at Pentre, Bagillt, the spring of which was excellent, but the water was contaminated in the well.—Dr. Williams confirmed the report, and said that 14 cases of typhoid fever had occurred within a short time in the neighbourhood, and it was a significant fact that the parties all used the water from that well.—The Inspector was instructed to have the matter attended to, the cause of impurities re- moved, and a pump erected over the well.-A report was read from Dr. Williams with respect to the ques- tion of providing small inexpensive hospitals for infectious diseases in the Holywell division, and which suggested that in view of the population of the division being 20,114, and the acreage 32,010, and in order that such hospital accommodation should be of practical good in time of need, four hospitals should be the minimum, one being held conjointly with the Holywell Urban Sanitory Authority. The other three should represent the densely populated places of Bagillt, Mostyn, and Ffynnongroew. He suggested that the last named three hospitals should be situate, one on the old road above Bagillt, one at the top of Rhewl, Mostyn, or Tre Mostyn, and the other at Glasdir, or Gwespyr. With respect to ilie hospital to be held conjointly with Holywell Urban Authority, he could not find a better spot, having regard to accessibility, wholesomeness, and openness of situation than Penymaes. The medical officei- further suggested that existing cottages should be used where practicable, and that a committee should be appointed to inspect the localities and available cottages.—The Medical Officer was thanked for liis report, and a committee was appointed as desired, consisting of the following gelltlelilell- The Revds. T. Z. Davies and W. Evans, Messrs I R. Sankey, John Henry, J. S. Williams, and Edward Williams. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE, Fi-i(lay.-Pi-e- sent Rev. T. Z. Davies (chairman), W. B. Buddicom, Richard Sankey, and John Henry, Esqrs., Rev. W. Evans, and Mr Edward Williams. The Attendance Officer reported that he had completed the census books of the several parishes under the control of the committee. He had also visited portions of the parishes of Llanasa and Whitford, and had served no- tices upon the parents of children who had habitually neglected to attend school. The officer also suggested that the committee should decide at an early date what time during the present year they would allow for the necessary operations of the husbandry. Tlie sub- ject was deferred to the next meeting. HAWARDEN. j PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY.—Before W. H. Glad- stone, Esq., M.P W. Johnson, M. Frost, H. Mad- dox, and W. Hancocks, Esqrs. A Ufa nit.—Peter Crofts, a young man, was charged by George Millington, another young man consider- ably bigger in size, with assaulting him on Whit- Monday, 1875. The complainant said that the I fendant came up and struck him down and then abused him. The defendant said there was a fight in which the complainant kicked one of the parties, whereupon he went up and struck the complainant. A young man named James Darlington said he saw Crofts knock Millington dawn and then kick him. The defendant had been summoned to the June Petty Sessions, 1875, at Broughton, and was now finell 40s I and His costs, or a month in default. ^.Druiikemmi. -John ?t?'sha! charged by P.O. Lingdon with being drunk and disorderly at Sealand, nned 5s and costs.—Frances Thornton, sinul?r offence at Buckley, 5s and costs. Lai-ce)ty.Ann Morris was charged by Mr-T. Fox. of the Oilyn, Hawarden, with stealing a quantity of ¡ wheat, his property. Mr Fox said that on the previous Friday evening, about seven o'clock, he went into the yard, where he saw a can of milk, and returned into the house and informed his wife. In consequence of what his wife told him, he went along the way leading to Ann Morris' house, and found a bag of corn thrown over the hedge about 40 yards from his house. The bag lay adjoining the footpath through the field. He stopped near and waited until the prisoner came passed the corn, and then waited a bit and came through the hedge to where the bag was when he witness came to her putting his hand on her shoulder saying Ann this is very bad work." She asked to be forgiven, and he asked if she had a pig, she replied, no, and that she wanted to mix it with some damp corn she had. The bag and corn would be worth 3s. The prisoner ad- I mitted the theft and said she had served Mr Fox 5 or I fi years, and that was the first time any complaint had been made against her. In answer to the usual ques- tion she elected to have the case decided summarily. The prisoner was sent to gaol for 14 days. I HOPE. SUDDEN DEATH.—A man named Frederick Thomas, signalman at May Hall branch, on the Wrexham, Mold, and Connah's Quay Railway, whilst going home in the guard s van of the 8'45 p.m. passenger train from Caergwrle to Hope Junction, fell down, and npon the ariival of the train at Penyfonld, he was found to be dead. He had complained to the guard of feelinhc very tired. CONCERT.—We beg to call attention to a concert which is to be held on Monday evening, at Bridge End Schoolroom, in aid of Church expenses The Wrexham Handbell Ringers will play several airs during the evening, and the comic element will be represented I)vllrBfk-vlev.,tiid several otlie.- (TaiiflamAn I HOLT. n- I I PRESENTATION OF A TESTIMONIAL TO REV WILLIAM JONES, LATE CURATE OF HOLT. This pleasing event took place at the Town Hall, on Wednesday afternoon. The testimonial consisted of a beautiful Silver Inkstand which cost £15, and a purse containg a cheque for X57. There was collected in all the sum of £74 ltis 6d. On the inkstand there is the following inscription neatly engraved Presented, together with a purse of money, to the Rev.Wm. Jones, by some members of the congregation of St. Chad's Chuich, Holt, and other friends, as a testimony of their appreciation of his 12 years ministry, and is zeal and lahour in tlle restoration of tlie Parish Church, 1877." There were present on the occasion Rev. B. W. Johnstone, Farndon; T. Williams, R. Lt.-i-rh Roose Master Johnstone, Mr Broster, Dr Beard and the I Misses Beard, Mrs Watkin Harrison, Mrs Thelivall, and a few others. ine proceedings were opened by the Rev. B. W. Johnstone, who spoke to this effect:-He thouht that if the presentation had been arranged to take place in the evening, more would have been pi?,?3?ent. Dr. Beard had asked him to open the proceedings, and he felt great pleasure to be present on the occasion as one who interested himself in getting up the testi- monial. He might perhaps remark that very few people, except those who took part in the restoration of a church, knew the amount of labour and anxiety it involved, especially the restoration of such a church as that of Holt. Mr Jones' labour in connection with it had been most disinterested. When he looked back o few years, and compared present things with the state of things years ago lie could see a great contrast. Everybody lamented the state of the old church. Many present could corrobosite his statement,—Ivy grew in through the walls, rain descended through the roof, and, worse than all, there were only very few- about 25-who used to worship within its walls; but instead of a decayed church, empty pews, &c., there had been restored not only the outward building, but! the spihtuat building inwardly, in that those who were asleep had been awakened, and in the gathering together God's people. Mr Jones had conferred a lasting benefit on the parish, which would he reaped by generations yet to come. Mr Jones was not to look at the numbers present as the only ones who had taken an interest in this matter; his friends extended over a large area. He hoped and trusted the good work would advance, and that Air Jones would long be I spared in his new sphere, and prove a blessing to the people. (Applause.) ui. iseara saia tne occasion of their meeting that day was one which was at once a cause of regret and congratulation. They regretted that circumstances had demanded a cessation of those close relations which had existed between them for the last twelve years; but while they themselves felt regret at his leaving them they need not forget that he had been called to a sphere of usefulness in which the energy- he had never failed to shew when any matter connected with the welfare of the Church demanded attention, would have more than ordinary scope for its exercise. When they looked back, the past dozen years, they could readily call to mind the ?reat want of a Sunday School in the parish, and that it was mainly due to the interest he and Mrs Jones took in it that the present Sunday School existed. The re- stored state of their Church was sufficient to connect him with them in mental association whenever they pointed out to admiring visitors the elegant structure which the liberality of their predecessors of 40U years ago had bequeathed to them. He (Mr Jones) had, by his exertions, mainly contributed to the wiping out of the disgrace which through the long neglected state of the noble edifice seemed to hang over them. It could no longer be said that Holt was one of the few places possessing a church which was yet unrestored. Manv difficulties and drawbacks threatened to mar and hinder the completion of the work, but it pleased the Great Architect" to overrule everything which ap- peared to disunite them and it was some satisfaction to him that the work was completed, with the excep- tion of stained glass windows. The Great Master was the best judge of the way in which he had per- formed the duties of his office. Their opinion was no- thing, His everything. Bnt one thing they could not fail to speak of, viz., his never failing kindness and sympathywhen trouble or distress came to his knowledge i It was their intention to have asked his acceptance, with the purse of money, of a set of vessels for ad- ministrating the Holy Communion to the sick, and sufficiently small size to carry in the pocket, across the Welsh mountains, where, from what they heard, his work would much resemble that of a missionary in the colonies, so far as the distance and character of the country was concerned but they had learned that he was already in possession of a. set. They therefore asked his acceptance of the inkstand, which possibly might rest on his study table and dispose him to give them a thought, and remember them ) in his prayers. He concluded by saying on behalf of those who had requested him to present that small token of their esteem, that they hoped he would have health and spirit to work in his new sphere, and that liis energies might be crowned with no less a measure Df success than they had met with at Holt. -Air Jones very feelingly thanked them. He really did not know how to find words to express his grati- tude. He thanked them very much. Hie inkstand would remind him of their kindness and of Holt. He should always value it very much, not so much on it-i own account, though it was very handsomest chief!v as a token of the kind sentiments of the peop!e of Holt. He should alwajM continue to feel great i;s- i terest in them. He tendered his best thanks to the committee, and to Mr Johnstone and Dr. Beard who formed it. After several had inspected the inkstand, the pro- ceedings terminated. OSWESTRY. WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR.- There was an average supply of stock at the Sniithticld on Wednesday. Messrs Pugh. Stokes, and Owen olrl 77 cattle and calves, and 132 sheep and pigs; .Mr Samuel Bickerton sold 37 cattle and calves, and 15 5 sheep and pigs Messrs T. and W. Whittield sold (ili cattle and calves, and 314 sheep and pigs; Mr J. C. McKie sold 20 cattle and calves, and 75 sheep and pigs. Prices un- altered. SCHOOL TREAT.—Tlie scholars of the St. Oswald Sunday School received their usual Christmas treat on ¡I Tuesday afternoon, at the Victoria Rooms. There was a bazaar, at which each scholar received money tickets, according to the number of times he had at- tended during the year and for good conduct. About 230 children were present. After the bazaar was over an entertainment was given in the upper room, which was successfully exhibited under the superintendence of Mr W. Appleton and Mr H. Gough. At the close each child received a bun and an orange. t ANNUAL TREAT AT THE HOLSE Of INDUSTRY.— I The inmates of the House of Industry had their ann ual treat on Friday week. The officers had decorated the various rooms with their customary ability. At half- past four about 150 of the inmates sat down to a most substautial tea, and were waited upon by the Hon. Mrs Cotton and party, the Rev. D. Evans, ellapliiii Mrs and the Misses Roberts, Bene Vue, Mrs Ward and family, Blodwell, Miss Newell, Mrs Sculthorpe, Miss Fawcett, the Misses Pugh, Mrs and Miss Turner, and Others. Subsequently a large number visitors and the inmates assembled to witness the distribution sf the handsome presents on the Christmas tree. The work of distributing the ornaments took some time, I and at intervals the children sang some carols very prettily.-On Wednesday evening the Hon..Mrs Stapleton Cotton gave it very liberal treat to the in- mates of the worlb use, in tlielihape of an excelien tea, with all the concomitants necessary to maket that refreshing beverage a greater treat still. After tea the stripping of the Christmas tree," liberally decorated with fniit" by the same generous hand, took place, and all the presents having been duly distributed, a concert was given by the Hon. Mrs Cotton, Miss Dora Hope, Miss Holland, and one or two gentlemen amateurs of Oswestry. RUABON. ENTERTAINMENT AT WYNNSTAY.—sir Watkin and Lady Williams Wynn have kindly consented to the holding of another amateur entertainment at Wynn- stay, which will be given in the Large Dining Room, on Monday evening next, being, as before, in aid of tlie Ruabon Working Men's Literary Institute. Mr O. S. Wynne, will preside, and the artistes will include .Miss Williams Wynn, Miss M. N. Williams Wynn, Mrs 0. S. Wynne, Miss Cocks, Miss Jones, Rev. Studholme Wilson, Mr R. Lloyd, Miss Ant. Simpson, Mr Spairow, Mr Lambert, Mr ('. D. Burnett, Mr Porter, and the Wynnstay Chapel Choir. SCHOOL BOARD, Ti ESDAY.-Present—Mr Geo. Thomson, chairman; Rev. J. Jones, Mr E. T. Fitch, and Mr J. C. Edwards; Mr J. Dcnbigh Jones, clerk. Attendance Returns.—Mr Pritchard, Cefn District, reported the number of children in the schools in his district on the register, together with the average at- tendance, for the month ei:d:n?mst December as tendance, On register-boys, 57?, girls, 47?s, inf,tts 405; average attendance—boys, 3t)N, girls, 26.5, total, 202. Total on register, 1,455, average attendance 893. The figures would no doubt have been more satisfactory had it not been Christmas-time. It was also worthy of note that 78 children were attending the Pentre National School, Chirk, out of Cefn Byehan, Cefn, and Newbridge District, and that several from Cefn and Acrefair attended Trevor National School, who were not included in the above figures.—.Mr E. Roberts, Rhos District, reported as follows, for the week ending December 31st: <!n Average Register. Attendance. Peiiycae School (total) 220 131.5 HIws Ditto 251 2i5.2 „ „ girls. 14(; "0.0 infants. 2::) ltiN.2 Ponkey Ditto—boys 125 91.0 „ girls 108 (50.4 „ infants. 101S S4.0 Total 1353 92^.5 Mr Roberts added that the average attendance did not show well, the only reasons he coullloffer heino "Christmas-time," and the fact that there was no master or mistress at the Rhos Board Schools, and people did not think it worth their while to send th?ir children to the teachers. Had been looking after absentees since last meeting, and doing a little towards taking the census. Cnounittee HoporU.—The Rev. J. Jones said the Rhos School Committee had not had a meeting, the Chairman observing that the Acrefair Committee had, and that they had recommended the appoint- ment lit -,t I)ftid monitor to assist .Miss Jones, the Infant School teacher at Acrefair. This re- commendation was adopted, and a monitor appointed at a salary of £ 5 per annum.—The Chairman thcn called attention to the question of arrears, remarking that it was an increasing difficulty, although lie was glad to May that in the Cefn District they had not increased during the last month Thr Oacrtiou of Reityioux Tr.anitii'i.—Ihe chai.r- man, who was to have brought forward it resolution on this subject, said this was a question oil which he felt very strongly. He was desirous to go into It in1 a mo? !p?rXn.rge .pir.t. ?d he hoped the Bi|d would do the. same" but as none of their Noncon- formist friends were present he would prefer ?!e? ? his motion until ? day when, if not .dt at le?t somn?e of them were present.-This was agreed to. The Audit —The Clerk announced that the audit would be held on the 15th February, at nine a.m. C(nyespoiide)w.-The Clerk produced copies of an agreement to be entered into at any time the Board might wish to send children to the Training Ship Clio," the Clerk stating, in reply to the Chairman and others, that the age at which children were ad- missable was not under II nor exceeding 14 years, and that the expense to the Board would be 4s (id per week up to the age of lti, Government aiding to the extent of 3s, thus making up the total of 7s 6d per week.—A communication was read from the Birming- ham School Board with reference to the newregulation requiring a child, on its entering school, to have on the first page of its school hook a copy of the certi- ficate of its birth. TheClerk thenproceeiledtoread cer- tain propositions drawn up by the Birmingham Board, at the request of several other large School Boards to the effect-" That the production of the proof of age he not made a condition of examination, and that the school hook without such certificate of the registrar as tofbirth being sufficient for all purposes of exami- nation, the regulation isaltogether unnecessary, both I for the calculation of the grant and for the purposes of education. Also, if the Government is unable to accept these suggestions, that it is highly desirable, in view of the difficulties in producing the certificate of age, that the whole matter be postponed for a year, in order to allow of a more careful consideration of the question." The Chairman fully agTeed with the suggestions of the Birmingliam Board, as did also the Rev. J. Jones, who said he should be prepared to sign a memorial twenty times over, if necessary, to do away with any such regulation. Remwtiioa of Fees.—The Rev. J. Jones stated that out of 12 test cases selected as applicants for the re- mission of fees to the Board of Guardians, 7 had gone before the Board who had allowed the fees in 5 instances. Financial.—Mr Fitch, observing that it behoved them to look well after their" ways and means," moved for a return showing the financial position of the Board, in regard to its liabilities and resources, I up to the 31st December, 1877, and this having been agreed to, the proceedings terminated. ST. ASAPH. I BOARD OF GUARDIANS, THURSDAY. Present.—Mr B. W. Wynne, Chairman Messrs P. P. Pennant and W. At. Clarke, Vice-chairman Messrs T. Griffes- Dixon, P. W. Yorke, INIiitebzill Dod, Rev. T.Williams, Rev. J. Pugh, Messrs Winston, Jones, J. Lloyd, Matthews, Roberts, Bell, Pierce, Sleight, Kerfoot, Vaughan, Williams, Oldfield, Whitehouse, K W. (iee, R. Davies, D. P. Williams, Jones, Foulkes, W. Hughes, R. P. Jones, "aughan, T. Lloyd, Hugues, I and the Rev. W. H. Williams. Belief.—Calls p?id during the fortnight.—Dyserth, Saint George, £ 20 and Llansanan, £51. Out- ielief, £ 300 10 8d; cheques drawn for the ensuing fortnight, £ 310 leaving a balance of XI,43i 19- in the Treasurer's bands. 0 Tlte flot(se.-Tlie inmates returned their coruial thanks for the Guardians' treats on Christmas day and New Year's day also to Mrs Thomas, Bryn Elwy, for cakes, &c. to Nir Winston for his generous supply of tobacco, which was enjoyed just as much as the roast beef was" to Vicar Brown (the chaplain) for a quantity of toffee for the children. Number of paupers, 111; corresponding week last year 95; vagrants relieved 3H corresponding week 37 ElcctUm, t)f a Relieving OjVcer.—The Chairman said that the next business w?s the election of a relieving I officer for the Denbigh diatnct, for which situation there was a large number of candidates. The follow- ) ing were the ztpplie-.tlits :-Owen Evans .(aged 24), Bruok.st'e, Denbigh Thomas Evans (<3), Denbigh Hugh Williams (38), Urync<?ch, Abergele; Edward Jones (37), Pcnypark, Abergele Edward Roberts (35), Temperance Hotel, Denbigh Boaz Jones (43), Den- bigh Thomas Hughes (31), Windsor-street, Rhyl David Jones (50), Llannefydil; Samuel Nichols (3^1, I Henshop, Cefnmawr; n. H, Jones, (37), Llansann-m i John Jones (52), Rhewl, Ruthin.Mr Whitehall Dod proposed, aiul Air T. Iatthew seconded the nomina- tion of Mr Jones, Rhewl.—Mr Yorke proposed, and the liev. J. Pugh seconded Mr R. H. Jones.—Mr Clarke proposed, and Mr H. P. Jones seconded, the appoint- mellt of Mr Edward Jones, Abergele.- -Mr J. Dymeircliion, proposed Boaz Jones seconded by Mr I E. Powell Jones.—Mr Gee proposed Mr Thomas Evans, who found a seconder in Mr Whitehouse,—The votes were then taken, and Mr n, H. Jones was first knocked off, then Mr John Jones, and afterwards Mr Thomas Evans. At the final count it was found that Mr Edward Jones had 20 votes, and Mr Boaz Jones 13 consequently the first was declared elected.

I FOOTBALL. I WREXHAM V. CrVIL SERVICE.—A friendly match will be played between these clubs, on the Racecourse, to-day (Saturday), at 2-30. THE RETURN MATCH between the Grosvenor, (Wrexham), and the Forester's ((iwersylk), 2nd team, will take jilac. to-day (Saturday), on the ground of the former, Rliosddu lioail. Kick off at 2-45 punctually. WREXHAM (SCRATCH) (Y. OLD O.-iWF.,TltlA.N- -A match between the Wrexham town and the Old Oswestrians bad been arranged some length of time ago, hut in the excitement of the different cup ties had been forgotten. A scratch team was, however, arranged to meet them on Monday last, when after an hour's play, the game was put a stop to in consequence of the inclement weather. The ground was not in con- dition for play, and no goal was scored by either side. CIVIL SERVICE (2ND TEAM), Y. HOI.T AND FARNDON —This match was played on Saturday on the ground of the letter and resulted in a victory for the visitors by three goals to none. The home team played a very good defensive game CIVIL SERVICE W. H. Davies, (goal), J. Holt. C. Roberts, (back), n. Davies, W. Hughes, (half backs) J. Roberts, (captain), J. Parry, (right wing), A. Pooie, H. Davies, (left wing), R. Harding, W. Davies, (centres). HOLT AND FARNDON s. Chaloner, (goal), A. Harrison, E. Rymer, (backs). J. Chatlwick, G. Peake, (half backs) E. Spinings, A. Phillips, (right wing), F. Thomas, W. Tilston, (left wing), G. Brown, (captain) A. Peake, (centres) MOLD V. FORESTERS, (GWERSYLLT)..—Played at Alold on Saturday, in unpleasant weather, which naturally militated against the number of spectators. It will be remembered the Foresters won the former match by two goals to none, but this time their opponents had their revenge, winning by three goal s to none. W. B. Marston obtained twu of them, after two tine runs down the ground, and S. Roberts the third after a tine exhibition of passing by the forwards. The game was well contested throughout, but the home team's backs were enable to resist all the on- slaughts of their opponents without troubling the goal keeper who enjoyed himself as best he could considering he never touched the ball throughout the game—sides FORESTERS.—S. Lovntt. (goal). R. Whitehouse and R. Williams, (backs), T. H. Clayton, (captain) and W. Tudor, (h;!If hacks), T. H. Ellis and R. J-ioyrt, (light; wim;), s. Williams and & Ul'initli.-}, (left wing), "L. Richards and E, Williams, (centrrs). Mftr.n.—.T. Layp-der. (aoal), T. smith, (captain) and G. Boliiver, (.backs), T. Lro-a Hughes and W..Toiinsou. (half backs}, W. B. Marston and J. M:. is toll, (left wing). W, Wchb and A. Roberts, (right wing), T. Dykilis and s, Roberts, (centres). GROSVENOR (WREXHAM) Y. LLOITWKN.—A match between these clubs took place on Saturday at Lloft- wen. The captain of the Grosvenor won the toss, and choose to kick down the ground, 111117cli was vt:i-v poor piece, there being four trees in the centre of the in.d. The ball was kicked off at 145, jiml ill less th-til five minutes the visitors scored their first goal. Tlle game was very one-sided, the home team being Uliahle to get the ball near the Grosvenor goal. After a few minutes more play, a second goal was obtained by the visitors. The ball being again in play, it was run down the ground, and a third goal was scored. The home team now took the ball up ground, hands being calk.I in front of goal. Un the ball being kicked off, one of the Grosvenur men tried to head it out, but it went between the goal posts, and thus a goal was scored to the home team. Vfter ends were changed, neither side were able to score, and when time was called, the Grosvenor stood victorious by three goals to one. The following were the Gros- venor team :— R. H. Parry, goal; T. Jones and G. Thomas, I)ack; J. Pickering and J. Lea, half backs H. Griffiths and D. Jones, left wing-; J, Graut and T. Price, right wing; F. Edwards andJ. Rowland, centres.

THE WREXHAM DŒTRICT ov ,v DEPENDENT ORDER OF ?. EELLOWX, J.U. The :mnuaJ meeting of tile i.t IndependeiitOnler of 0<)dfe)).)u.s, ? U "n Monday week ?t the Feathers Hotei ,,i?- over by Mr Azariah Jones, Brvmbo, Prov ,?j supported hy Mr ?v:u) Vane,. ('efn y, D.P.G.M., and Mr John J.?. W.: Prov. C.S. With the excepti.? ? t),. !? Llewelyn, all t!? lodges of the district N?*k:i ?])v? represented. An>mill's REPORT. ihe auditor s report read l>v Mr Wm. ii- v: showed the Ancient Britons, Prince L'?') and Sir Watkin lodgesto be in arn-:titt?' Funeral fnnd.?H;iJ that the T!?.? ?"?ehad??s funeral donation on the ?h-? "? a member's third wife, ?'hi]t-tht.'h;'e.?"tt).i allowbencntonthe death of one wife Ùi"cuhin the auditors ,.e)?rt, the ).. ? inmnson Lodge maintained t!?t the who claimed the U on tile death of J„ wife had ,.uJ tLe entrance ?; ?.J,.T\.? the former ru)e? for the said tliird iWv ..V;. consequently .ntit?.d to the r ,1 notwithstanding that .cntr?. p-^i f?rtbe ?twif.nj<, T!.ern)es would tj,' -,V pr?ecnye.u.d not ? "eti+"I)'c'?i?'-so tile ililoil.,(?41 i„ t)tec..?n?v j-fJ: many ju .he .n.stnct it w.? ngreed to .?.u.it c, factsnft!?c?c ..r ,i?? of the ?<t?:mdB?d?f )J,?,f the .hf. lhe.)ch?]n?.tt?:L:?n!L; ,? of the report were discussed and di?[;?r?.L J'UXTl'Oi or OrRCFRS. r¡"1- 1 1. J ut CiCTiioi] or (rfficw [,tlnj eiwiini" J' resulted in installing Mr Evan D.ui,- r..n Mav.r, mt" the chair.,f the 1'rov. C.'?hi ?f.- al'dMr William Williams, S;.)i?v.'))r.?i," t-ha!rof ])?)uty Prov. < Jrand ?);)4Hr.?i/?", •Tones, Wrexham, retaining unopposed tl ,if Prov. C.S. Mr Hc? !\nTv. (.?,\f?.. was elected .u?!it")' for th" district'' conjunction with ?h' Wm. l>avic<, v/lm p-j, as senior auditor. ALTERATION OK p.n.Ks. A j- 1 1 ■fit; tne prevmu*une coinin^tce it v,;ls;r-: solved to become a branch of the Maud' Unity, uttdertjjf new "\d of Vii.i, :¡¡¡,¡ t.. L e the District Rules i'cv?cd in uni -?it?rhu?' requirements of t)?s.u.( Act. Mr (.?..[-" K -van' 4-f ttio Act. -Nfl- (,et,r i}; were tlil)i?iiitt.,i t,) tili was submitted to a committee some r,v-- i, r,i a?°.' approved, and ????ib, h- ,?,,f a!T[cin'nI:?4t])r?u-;hthp )???- T?-n?. were now proceeded with xtrittfihi. (''■>? :» r;ttd discussion ensued on the proposed rule to ,k,r.. n? Ieasth?n.?! per week t? m?jtt?c? M'jM..) before August 1. 18(i<i, for Sick and 1-Vaer.d Fnlllk A motion to insert 4d was ewnr: ily carried. A motion, under which lodges w.idd themselves pay all funeral benefits, adji>tiii^ the amonut J.y a levy ,-it the close of each was debated for some time, and ultimately lost on being put to the vote. The rules as am-nd-l j by the meeting were then approved -id ordered to be prepared for registration. EX Ther?Mi't?f th? Examiner of Lodge*' (Mr John F'?t, Wrexham, and Aj ,I'p!1 Jones, Brvmbo), was tlu-n read. The ,,f the Bnu-.h Lion, B?t?u' s Pride, HoJ)y g",¡" | John Thompson Maylor, and Prince Li. w-lvn Lodges were stated to be well kept, and fully complied with the rules of tie Order in every particular. The Ancient Briton's Lodge l;d not been able to complete tljull- t;.i!l periods, and consequently, several member- who were recipients of di-triet benefits, appecv.»jt of benefit. The Miners' Lodge did not Management Expenses properly, otliesT.'N.- tlie books were satisfactory. There vv&s tht. stun of L'i tt) lie in the case oi tin Cambrian Lodge, and a number of ii-re:lariti> occurred, in the case of the Sir Watkir Lmta1, The report having been to SOUK- extent diyr»*.il, Was oi-d-ved to bp printed, and circulated tn ta,' lodges, and to be fiiialiy '.•.•a-ider.tl ittk K!f district meeting, J.' C"" )1 L"CI.LL.\SE:lr. Mr Thomas limit's. JJrniiho, r,a-- r :J f-- i-epreseiit the district at the A .M.(\ inM at Exeter during the i!e\t U Lit Week. and second-class railway fare t « be 1. Messrs Bevan and diaries were voted (-r, i..r v'> rovision of rules, and Messr< Fleet and a- f'» lodge books; ami tit-viidn. Cri-Ai:d .Master, Mr Azai-iali .Toiics, tl, hoil"io--ir.m <>f two guineas.

WELSH ASSOCIATION CUP. I WREXHAM v. OSWESTRY. j The match between these teams was played on the; Wrexham ground on December 22nd, resulting in a drawn game. A further, and more decisive game, was played on the Oswestry ground, oil Saturday last, when the home team suffered defeat by two goals to none. Plav commenced shortly after 2130, the home captain kicking off towards the town goal, defended by the viitor, To say that Murless made a ?ood re- turn from a big kick by Hi?ham, and that Price w? neatly tackieil by Davies, and the ball sent to touch, from thence it was thrown out hy Edwards, and from which Dyke managed to miss the goal, would but verv inadequately describe the progress of the game, and ii j general summary is more intelligible to the general reader than a mass of names and technical terms. i After the ball was set in motion, the Oswestry for- wards, with their usual impetuosity, at once seized j the advantage, and worked the ball with great rapidity to the vicinity of their opponents goal, and the goal keeper, Pheimah, had an earlv opportunity of distin- guishmg himself ,ucees?fillIN- l?y the stopping of snme rattling shots at his position, for which he was cheered from :iH parts of the field. Although taken aback by such effective repulses, the home forwards came agaiii and again to the attack, and were very materially helped in their assaults by the very forward play of their half backs, some of whom made shots at goal, For the first quarter of an hour the play was a succession of tiery onslaughts on the Wrex- ham position, the defenders of which had to put forth their utmost strength to withstand the rushes of the now nine Oswestry forwards The rashness of the too forward play of the home had; had been the subject of comment by many of the initiated on-lookers, and the Wrexham forwards being- fresh and on the alert, they inflicted a sharp lesson on the bad generalship of playing without reserves by scoring a goal the first time they bad possession of the ball. It happened in this wise. Prom a timely pass from the left wing, Price, who played singly in the centre, was put in custody of the ball, and making a short run was pressed by the Oswestry backs hastening to the defence of their goal, when he passed the ball to the right wing players, and Edwards seeing a chance sent it between the goal posts, the ball passing between the legs of the keeper. This unexpected disaster put a damper upon the energy of the home team, and although good individual efforts were put forth, the team as a whole did not show up so formid- ably as prior to the winning of the goal by the visitors. | W. H. Davies made extraordinary efforts to equalize matters, but in his eagerness to score he ignored his compatriots, for had he passed ofteuer to Shone and Dyke on the right, and Savin and Owen on the left, there would have been a likelier chance of scoring. As it was the Wrexham backs massed their forces amI: were able to frustrate his frequent rushes. The O- westrv fortress nearly sustained a downfall just before the call of half-time, and had Loxham and Price played a little more carefully another goal might have been counted to the credit of the visitors. After the change of sides the hopes of the Wrexham p:;rtI,s ¡ were in the ascendant as si?ns of na?sin? were phmly Derceutable in the ranks of the home team. The latter I made several spirited spurts but the efforts could not be sustained. The superior weight and sta. in, powers of the Wrexham men began to be apparent, and the (Iswestry men had to fall back towards their goal. At about fifteen minutes after the change of ends, the home team made a more combined effort to score aim illeetili,z with partial success the half-backs were again well up the field, when they received a repetition of the previous disaster, for on Loxliam passing the ball to the centre. Price managed cleverly to pass Groves and Higham, and having the goal at his mercy, shot the ball through, just beyond the reach of the goal- keeper. The game from this point to the end was not very interesting as the visitors still played somewhat upon the defensive, and were determined to hold to the end the position they had hitherto won. The home team rushes were getting less and less telling, and al- though several attempts by both teams were made no further result was attained and the game el1,lell-1 Wrexham two goals to none. Of the corner kicks 1 Oswestry had by far the larger share, but no material ?,tiii thi-(Pti g h hztv i iig tlii-4 advantage accured to either team through having this important advantage, It was fairly demonstrated in the well-fought match that the long passing gaime, although slower is more effective than quick dribbling and close passing, and had the home defence been better organised and controlled upon the I field the result might hai-e been different. But it is to the credit of the winning team that they perceived at once the cracks in the enemy's armour, anil made most of the advantage. The Wrexham players came i on the ground with a due respect for a callam ,ut the Ow?try men undoubtedly exm>rtJ/l ?<- ?oundto the vu.tonous str.un'? .R Hero Comes." from the band which w? i?, tt.ing The payers were as follows WREXHAM--Goal, Pheimah; n)a,.k^ f. (captain), .nd K T. W. Davies ),   ??' sen.. A. K. Cross, and A. h?i? r't" Edwards and .?mcs tt?ies; (left r- and E. Evans, jmt. ? (centre), J. ivyce "'?h?'" OSWESTRY (?oa). T. F. William,. N (i Higham (half backs), J. <h„ves M G. Davies (nxht wing), W. W..O?nc .?'. T' ,|nlm ?'" C ''? wing), G. Savin and W. )) oCn, ■ (Mt Davies, (.?Lpt:nn), :md R. Hamer i-i W ■ H. Jewett viessis. Jewett and A. Jones referee ?'?''<- L MR pmU'. T>W'S, WREXHAM. Dunns v. RHOS. 'r!"S{, (.))t)? F :JllIIr!a.l'. on thMgi.,umt of the ?ttt.r. t.. <l,i,lr. >:dlll(l!iy. tie, and the game resulted ? the rw i*1 «'Up three wmls to nothing. The ground ws o .s'.?.,? ?The n n..i state for .uood phn The fol!u int, v i-rrLo tth I' a'-ers DRI U.S. -Goal. J. Watkins • I '<"■ DMu,s.-(:?..f. W,.t). .M"N is ol|,l J.Pnwen: half-hac:k". A, ?. ?'"?-h. forw-ir(is, I)r. th"l', T,?" EetW ?- D.ivies,aud T. Kvans, (MrKin, Rilos.- Goal, P<,wys-,IiiIlt.s |A Williams-) Taffe; half-backs, o..I,,1 ,?' ?" '?' forward, C. Taylor, Niclmhs '?' ?!t.. ?,; Pllillips. As was anticipated in one of om- :u. ao, the following dubs won ?. ?' H.s. Gwersyllt beat 'J:n?o)!e)tt?o.? J isev,'1; ties, b?tConvoi s?en?'? ton.,?. ? beat Conven seven goals to none •' i,r ii, three goals to none; Wrexham 1^0 >«"* goals to none, and Ahcr.?t?it), s.-rat.w t V'Uv<> stars. At a meeting of ?te coiiu„;ft^ ?'? the Wynn? Ârm" Ruabon, 011 Tnesilav^ i-U:l' the .!r? for the third ties ",IS as ?.?).? '? '?st, Druids v. Wrexham, at Plasmadw Bangor v. (iv.ersyllt, at Ban' gor' Newtown Stars, a bye.

NORTH WALE* <'<>Af. jI Tl! ADi], it is srm impracticable to report an uii]r.c: tion of tra.de. There has been, ia-v.-itii' ss. :?■ ii in,, off i,i ruling. On the w hole, perhaps, there is sli-.ir.iv aw doing in qualities far domestic pu'-juscs: l-;a tbK again, is counterbalanced in the .iiuraishirr m iii-e mentsfor gas making. Tlie x?im'.st t?'?. scarcel^ y up to the average, and cuke iciuriu- ■ sale '? ever. 'J.'?tM''y'\[?GtmKnftt)'h?.')')'?' The Qiiavtr-rly Meeting of the liv-ti T n ;■>- ■ yesterda; in the i--xchange. Iliiiuinghaii!. ■* a full attendance, )'):u')!n??)??M:)':?" \?rLh Wales. With regard to the ai'tcd there was very little doing, hut iiuiliil'io '• numerous. Sheets were m moderate ?'?):'?'?" thewht.c tht;t?n('w:)-,nut\?.L'{!<?.L?''?. pervaded the meeting three months age. "i| ''y!):.ttic?nsi!t??.)n..tu?t. ALini'-faetu't r-» li!h''??.l iron arc scarcely impressed H:Hdl't "1:1 probable early improvement to warrant tlicaf." )J:' i for forward deliveries. The orders given <«i. v-*r fore, were chiefly for present rcuuireni. ut^- It was announced by wire tluit tne ba-'k '-1' '• reduce to per cent. Wrexham, Friday.  —

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