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Local News. -r. "r. WREXHAM PESNY BANK.—Monday evening, October Gth, 1SS4, amount received, £ 7 3s 41 amount repaid, £6 161101 number of transactions 237. THE REV. S. PEARSON AT WREXHAM.—We understand that on Monday evening, November 10th, the Rev. Samuel Pearson, M.A., of Great George-street Chapel, Liverpool, will deliver a lecture in Wrexham, on John Banyan and his times. PHARMACY.—Among the successful candidates at the examination held at Bloomsbury-square, London, on October 16th, 1884, for the diploma c-f Associate of the Society, Mr J ames B. Francis, son of the late Mr John Francis, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Hope-street, was successful, and also passed the Examination of the Society of Apothe- caries. ¡ BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of the Wrexham auxiliary of this Society is advertised to be held at the Old Town ,HaU on theeening of the 27th inst., when the Rev. T. H. Sparshott, of Ch ?m tade?ey P?rsoaa?e, I Mai pas, will attend as deputation from the parent Society. The chair will be taken by the Vioar, the Rev. D. Howell. EARLY CLOSING.—Messrs Jones and Jones drapers, Westminster Buildings, wish us to make it known that their premises will be closed at 9 o'clock on Saturdays, commencing November 1st. This is setting a good example to the other drapers of the town, and we feel sure if it were generally adopted the public would make a point of making their purchases before that hour. FREE LIBRARY.—The secretary begs to acknow- ledge with thanks the receipt of Wrexham and ,t 1:).. roo. inereaoout, au Years a,o-, from Mr John Jones, solicitor the catalogue of International Health Exhibition," from Mr Thomas Bury, town clerk '• Poems Dramas," from the author, Mr John Hos- kins, Swansea prospectus of International In- ventions Exhihition," 1885, and the Orient Line Guide, from Messrs Street & C.)., London. THANKSGIVING SERVICE.—On Friday evening the harvest thanksgiving service was held at Brynyffynncn Wesleyan Chapel. There was a numerous congregation, and a sermon appropriate t) the occasion was preached by the Rev. J. Agar I Beet. The decorations were carried out with much taste, as follows -Pulpit. Mrs Shirley and Miss I/llie Thomas orchestra, Misses Pryse Jones and Miss Evans vestry doors and communion rails, Miss Emilia Gittins windows. Miss I la Thomas and Miss Barcs gallery, Miss Ellis and Miss Jennie Gittins, PENYBRYN CHAPEL. —On Sunday, harvest thanks- giving services were held in this place of worship. la the m truing the Rev. W. Tiller preached a very appropriate sermon from Ps3, irt exix, 89, M, and 91 verses, the choir singing Dr. Mason's anthem, The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof." In the evening the rev. gentleman took for his t xt the 9:h and 11th versus of the 6h chapter of Matthew, and during the sermon the choir sang Dr. Cia;-ke Whitfeld's anthem, to In Jewry is God known." The reading desk and communion rails were tastefully decorated with corn, flowers, and evergreens, and oa the communion table were arranged a choice collection of fruit and fl nvering plants. At the back of the rostrum in a half circle was the text, The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof," in white letters with gold initials oa a crimson ground, and on the t> gas brackets on either side were suspended fine bunches of grapes, the effect as seen from the centre of the chapel being very baautiful. The other texts were Harvest and seed-time shall not fail," and Hitherto hath the Lord helped us." The decorations were tastefully carried out by Mrs Tiller, Mrs E. Jones, Rhosddu, Miss M. Jones, Percy-road, Miss Lucas, Miss Stevens, and the Misses Barber. The services were well attended and highly appreciated throughout, the collection taken in the evening being liberally responded to. LOCAL COMPANIES DISSOLVED.-The Registrar of Joint Stock Companies has published a list of limited companies which have been struck off the register, and are th--r--by dissolved. Amongst o f 'I B them are the following companies mgor and Pantdrainiog Slate Company, Limited Bettsvs-y- Coed Slab and Sate Quarry C unpany, Limited Cardiganshire Old Big Mine, Limited; Cirmarthen Silver Lead Mining Comoauy, Limited; Cefn, Hafod, and South Dycioife Silver Ljad Mining Company, Limited Cefn-y-Guntla Mine, Limited Civm Lory Lead Mines Company, Limited Cwin Naut Ddu Lead Mining Company, Limited Flint- shire Hem itit i Company, Limited; Ge-in-t,, Bangor, and Llanberis Slate Company, Limited Glamor- ganshire Mining Company, Limited Hafodau Mining Company, Limited Harlech Silver Lead, Capper, Zinc, and Sulphur Mining Company, Limited; Llanelly Anthracite C lal Company, Limited Llyny Pandy Lead Alining Company, Limited; L'y wernog Conpaay, Limited; Merioneth Consols Mining Company, Limited; Merioneth Mining Company, Limited Mold Green Gas- Light Comimiy, limited Morfa Iron Ore Com- pany, Limited: Nantwich Tannery, Limited; Naut-y-Rirket Coppar and Lead Mining C >m.jany, Limited North Wales Mineral Phosphate Com- pany, Limited; Overton and Bangor Gas, Coke, Coal, and Lime Company, Limited Pcn-yr- Henblas Lead Mining Company, Limited Penycy- flog Iron Mining Compmy, Limited; Reafadda Mining Company, Limited; South Wales Peat and Peat Chare 3al C impany, Limited; Welsh Ironworks Company, L:mitel West AUt-y-Crib Silver Lead Mining Company, Limited; West Llangvnog Silver Lead Mine, Limited; West Milwr Silver Lead Mining Company, Limited. WREXHAM PARLIAMENTARY DEBATING SOCIETY. —The second meeting of the present session of this Society was held in the Town on Friday o,.vti Hitli on Friday' evening, Mr J. Bury, the speaker, in the chair. A question was put to the Home Secretary as to the number of convictions for drunkenness in Wales since the coming into operation of the Welsh Sunday Closing Bill. Mr G. Bevan in replyin?. said he had made many inquiries both of chief constables and magistrates' clerks, bat he was un- able to procure the returns as asked for. One gentleman had replied stating that if he (Mr Bevan) were the real Home Secretary, he would have j supplied the figures. (Laughter.) A question was then put by Mr J. H. Pierce (for Mr J. H. Williams) as to the cost and present worth of the Suez Canal, the Prime Minister (Mr W. H. Bott) replying by stating that a reply was being prepared. Dr Eyton-Jones (Secretary of State for War), next proposed a vote of credit of £ 5,000,000 for the purposes of the present expedition to Egypt. He I began from the year 1819, the date of the conquest of the Soudan, and traced the Egyptian question to its present position. Mr J. A. Robinson in an able speech seconded the motion. Mr J. H. Pierce, in replying geucivdly to the statements made. said the Opposition were unwilling to en- trust the mon^y to the Conservative Government without a declaration that it would not be used for annexation or similar purposes. Mr J. E. Powell (Brecknockshire) was surprised that the Tories regarded Arabi Pasha as a true patriot, whereas the Dual Control, for which they claimed great credit, established the Khedive's power. Mr BItt (Premier) gathered from the statements on the Opposition side that they had no policy at all save that of getting out of Egypt—which, he main- tained, was not a proper policy to proclaim while operations were proceeding. He denied that the Tories had ever "dropped "General Gordon, and also that it was a matter of impossibility to send an ex- pedition to the relief of General Gordon some months ago, in the face of the faet that in 1S04 an expedition was sent across the Soudan. Mr W. C. Bay ley (Bridgnorth), referred to the massacre of Europeans by Arabi's followers, as a set off to the idea of the opener t f the debate as to Arabi's patriotism. Mr Conran moved the adjournment of the debate, which Mr W. R. Evans seconded. Notice was given by theGovernment "that as early as convenient the President of the Local Board will introduce a bill for the relief of Local Taxation." Mr W. R. Evans intimated that at the next meet- ing he would ask the Prime Minister when he could cive him a night for bringing on his motion for the disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales, and Mr Geo. Rocke (Coventry), is to ask the same right hon. gentleman whether it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government to ignore the flargrant violations on the part of the Boers of the new convention recently negiotated with Lord Derby. The House adjourned on the motion of Mr I Bott. At the commencement of the proceedings the Speaker urged upon members the necessity for being in attendance promptly at S o'clock, aud stated that it was disappointing and discouraging to those who, at great personal inconvenience, strove to be preeect at that tiine, The Strangers 'Gallery was better patronised than on the previous occasion, THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION AT ACTON.—On Monday, by invitation of Sir Robert and Lady Cunliffe, the Mayor and Corporation, Borough Magistrates, and officials dined at Acton. There was a large attendance, and a pleasant evening was spent. This is the sixth year in succession that our local authorities have enjoyed the hospitality of Acton, and these social gatherings tend much to foster a goodfeeling between our representative in Parliament and those who have the government of the town. AMATEUR DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE.—The forth- coming amateur dramatic performance of the play "Richelieu," in aid of the Wrexham Infirmary. will take place in the Public Hall about the end of November next, under the able superintendence of Mr T. H. Coleman, F.C.S. Arrangements are being made to put the pay on the stage in a style hitherto not attempted in Wrexham. Mr Birken- shaw, of Liverpool, the well known costumier, will supply the dresses, which will be strictly in accordance with the period. The, musical arrangements will be found complete. Judging from Mr Coleman's past connection with amateur dramatic performances we may anticipate a grand success. GOOD TEMPLAUY.—A meeting of the Denbigh- shire District Lodge, I.O.G.T., was held at the Central Coffee Palace on Monday afternoon. The Lodge was opened by the Rev. W. C. Evans, ¡ D.C.T.. and there was a good attendnce of mem- bers. The reports fwm the District Chief Templar, the District Secretary, the D.S.J. T., and special deputies were read and adopted, and steps were taken for opening a new lodge at Johnstown. Tea was partak??n of about ifve o'clock at the Coffee Palace, and business was resumed. The election of officers resulted as follows :-Rev. 'v.! C. Evans, re-elected D.C. T. Bro. G. Garside, re- elected D.C.; Bro. Wm. D?vies. re-elected D. Sec. Bro. W. Davies, re-elected D. Supt. Sister E. Price, ?.E.V.T. hterCorinson. D.M., Sister Watkins. D.D.M. Bro. Watkins, D. Treasurer; Bro. J. Rogers, D G. Bro. Jackson, D. Sentinel Bro. Phillips, D. Chaplain; Bro3. J. Stanford, Watkins, and Cartwright, S.D.G. W.C.T.'S. The officers were installed by Bro. J. E I wards, P.D.D. A committee was appointed for making arrange- ments for public meetings and entertainments, and I to arrange for speakers; Mr J. Stanford being elected convener. It was decide 1 that the next district lodge be held at Cain in Jaiiuiry. WREXHAM INFIRMARY.—The Matron begs to acknowledge with grateful thanks the receipt of the following gifts for the use of the in-door I patients, viz., harvest thanksgiving offerings from Shoeklach, per the Rev. S. A. Gobat; from Isy- coed, per the Rev. C. W. Streatfeild Hanmer, per the vicar; and Brynyffynnon Wesleyan chapel, per the officiating minister; thr." brace of partridges, from Mr Harold Lees, PickiU Hall; half a sheep, from Mr E. Evans. Bronwylfa six rabbits, from, Mr Yorke, of Erddig two hampers of vegetables, old linen, and 6 'wers, from Mr? Piercy, Marehwiel Hall a hamper of vegetables, from Mr Peel, Bryn- ypys fruit, vegetables, and fl)wers, from Lady Cunliffe, Acton Park, Mr an.1 Ifra Sykes, and Mrs Davies, Plas Darland old linen and other useful things from Mr and Mrs FitzHugh, Plaspower flowers, from Service of Fiowers, par R-v. G. J. Howson, vicar of Overton grapes from Mr Scott; apples from Mrs G. Marsh, Piekhill; cakes and grapes from Mrs Hutton newspapers and illus- trated papers from Dr Williams and Messrs Mur- less and Knight; medicine bottles from Mrs Cart- I wright buns from Miss Hayes, Gatewen; an elastic bell from Mrs Webster, Abbey Gate, Ban- gor and vegetables and a draught-board from a lady. Nearly every bed in the Infirmary is now occupied, and presents of vegetables, fruit, and old linen will be very acceptable. PPESENTATIONS TO MR AND Mus WILLIAMS WYSS.—On Wednesday week Captain Herbert Williams Wynn was presented with a dress sword by the members of the Llangedwyn troop of the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry, of which he is captain. About twenty members of the troop assembled at the Green inn, Llangedwyn, in the a ternoon, and thence they were marched by Sergt. Major Riley, to Llangedwyn Hall. Oa arrival at the Hall a hollow square was formed, and Captain and Mrs Williams Wynn took up their positions in the square. The presentation was made by the s.-nior non-commissioned officer of the troop, Quarter-Master-Sergt.-Major Stokes. On Friday afternoon advantage was taken of the Montgomery- shire Cavalry being up for their annual training at Welshpool, to present at the Town Hall an illuminated address from the inhabitants of Welsh- pool to Captain and Mrs Williams Wynn. The bells of the parish church were rung in honor of I the occasion the town pump was decoratea with flags and evergreeus, and flags were also displayed at the Town Hall. The presentation, which was made by the Mayor (Mr Rogers) on behalf of the subscribers, took place in the Assize Court, and there was a large attendance.—On Monday after- noon a deputation, consisting of the committee and several of the subscribers of the Newtown Wynn I Marriage Rejoicings Fund, assembled in the Council Room, Welshpool, for the purpose of presenting Captain and Mrs Herbert Loyd Watkin Williams Wynn with an illuminated address. The address was a beautiful one, and was greatly admired. At the head of it was a water coloured sketch of Wynnstay, in the tap left hand corner a sketch of Ruabon Cnnrch, and immediately underneath the Wynnstay Coat of Arms at the bottom left-hand corner a water coloured sketch of Llangedwyn Hall, and at the bottom the names of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, the Hon. Secretary, and Com- mittee. ST. MAI.K'S HARVEST FESTIVAL.—Thanksgiving Services for the late abundant harvest were held on Friday week at St. Mark's Church, which was elegantly and artistically decor,ited for the occasion, the work of adornment this year being if possible more elaborate than last. The following willing workers, to whom great praise and the thanks of the congregation are deserve Ily due, cirried out the decorations — Font, the Misses Beech lectern, the Misses Iron pulpit, Mrs Morrison and Miss Heywood choir stills, Miss Humphreys, Otk Lodge, Miss Davies, Pias D.trl tn l, and other ladies reading desk, Mrs Thomas and Miss Wood- hall organ (with the inscription, amidst the de- corations, Praise Him and magnify Him for ever ")—the Misses Iron altar rails, Miss Pugh and Miss Devereux, the Dunks communion t ab!e (in which was a beautiful cross c unposed of ivy leaves, dahlias, and corn, together with two vases of choice flowers,) Mr T. Scott; window sills, Mrs Sandland and Miss Woodhll; ornamental floral designs (crosses, triangles, &c ), Mrs Whitingham a;id friend, and Mrs Tench. Plants for the windows were kindly supplied by Mr Scott, corn being sent by Mr J. Milligan, and Mr Wainwright, Soatley, together with a variety of ifowers, &c., from other friends. Mr G. Jones, verger, also rendered much useful assistance. A shortened service was held at three o'clock. The Rev. J. P. Lewis intoned the service, the Vicar (Rev. D. Howell) read the lesson, and the anthem sung was The Lord hath done great things for us (Smart). The rendering of the tenor solo by Mr J. S. Knight was extremely nice, and the whole of the musical part of the service was delightful. Mr J. T. Pritchard, as usual, presided at the organ. The ,an. T i i, service was Stainer in E flat. The sermon was [ preached by the Rev Thomas Jones, curate of Ruabon, from St. Matthew xiii., 4., And as he sowed, some seed fell by the way side, and the birds came and devoure l them up." In the evening there was a large congregation, the Rev. W. H. T II • f ril. « Li. Cogswell, vicar ut at. x nomas s, Unester, preached. The musical service was Bridge in C, and the anthem The Wilderness" (Dr S. S. Wesley). The offertories we"e devoted to defray the cost of recent alterations at the church. THE CHARGE AGAINST MR G. H. WHALLEY.— At Hammersmith Police Court yesterday (Friday) week, Thomas Herbert and Captain George Hamp- den Whalley, late M.P., for Peterborough, who gave an address in Boulogne, were brought up on remand charge d with being concerned in stealing plate, jewellery, and wine of considerable value, the property of Mrs Mary Gamble, a widow resid- ing in Coleherne-road, South Kensington. — Mr Goldberg appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Grain, instructed by Messrs Humphreys and Son, defended Captain Whalley.—Additional evidence was given with reference to the letting of the house furnished to Captain Whalley and to the prosecutrix reserving ona room, which was locked, for her own use.—Rosina Maud Stone, in the ser- vice of Mrs Gamble, said that by direction of her mistress she placed a sheet over a bin of wine in the cellar and sealed it.-Emiiv Colman said she was in the service of Captain Whalley during the months of July and August. There were in the house Captain Whalley, his wife, her sister, and the prisoner Herbert. She knew the room reserved by the prosecutrix. It was on the ground floor, and open. She had seen all four in the room. She heard them moving about, and heard books fall. She saw them in the wine cellar. On one occasion shesaw Captain W lialley pull the sli eet fro-ii the seals and take three bottles of champagne, which he carried to the dinner table. At midnight on the 28th of August they left in two cabs with Captain I Nicholson and a young lady who came in one. The ) prisoner Herbert had previously left in the after- noon. Captain Whalley asked her to take charge of the house until the following Monday, when he said he would return. She did not see him again. She had not received any wages.—William Martin stated that he was called in to repair the lock of the reserve room. It had been forced, and he received instructions from Herbert to repair it.- Three pawnbrokers attended with the property, and two identified the prisoner Herbert as the person who had pledged some of it. The other articles had been pledged by a man named Fraser. Inspector Sirith. of Scotland yard, said on the 30th of September he went to the police office in Bolougne where he foutd Captain Whalley de- tained, he having been arrested by the French authorities under an extradition warrant. On the boat to Folkestone the prisoner asked him if he had a warrant for Fraser. He said No." The prisoner afterwards said, "Supposing this matter goes against me what term of imprisonment shall I get?" Witness said lie could not answer that question.—In reply to the charge Captain Whalley said he was innocent, but he reserved his defence. —Mr Paget committed the prisoners for trial at the next seeiens of the Central Criminal Court. MR AND MRS WILLIAMS WYNN will visit Wrex- ham towards the end of October-probably on Tuesday, the 28th-for the purpose of distributing the prizes and certificates to the successful pupils of Grove Park School. TEMPERANCE. A meeting of the Wrexham branch of the Church of England Temperance Society was held at the Saving's Bank on Monday evening, when an interesting address was given by the Rv. F. C. Royds, rector of Co Idi u. "tOn. There was a large attendance. COtJRT LEET.—On the 9th inst., the Court Leet for the Hundred of Bromfield and Yale, was held in the Common Hall of Pleas, when the deputy steward, Mr J. Allington Hughes, attended. The jurors of the Court Leet met at 12 o'clock and were sworn in, and the usual form of business gone through. THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.—The members of the above society have now fairly settled down to j their work of rehearsing Handel's sublime, oratorio, The Messiah." Since the successful concert which the society gave, a number of ex- ceedingly valuable members has been added to the chorus and Band, which is fully borne out bv the last practice being the most largely attende d |! hitherto. CURATIVE ELECTRICITY. Another remarkable; and grateful letter is published in our advertising columns, which Mr Retallack has received, and it certainly is a testimonial which our readers should turn to and peruse. He speaks of having suffered acutely from asthma and distressing cough, &c., but since wearing Messrs Player and Retallack's Magnetic Invi,orator, the cough has j quite" left him, and his breathing fully strengthened and restored. This is very import- ant, and the public should not miss the oppor- tunity of securing, an electric app~ liance of Mr Retallack, at the Corn Exchange. ASTOUNDING FEATS.—The inhabitants of Wrex- ham and the surrounding district will have an opportunity afforded them to witness the mar- vellous performances of Professor E. J. Reddish, the great man fish, and Miss Ada Webb, the empress of the seas, on Friday, Saturday, and Monday, the 24th, 25th, and 27th insts., when they will give their unparalleled and inimitable feats uuder water in their crystal tank. All lovers of the noble art of swiming should not miss seeing these wonderful performers, as their feats are both interesting and instructive. In addition to the above several artistes will appear, full particulars of which will be found in our advertising columns. A large number of Wrexhamites no doubt have seen the performance of Reddish and Webb at Llandudno, at which plac- they have performed duriug the season, and attracted thousands of on- lookers. FORESTRY ASD FUTURE TIMBER SUPPLIES OF ENGLAND.—We have pleasure in stating that Dr. Robert D. Lyons. M.P. for Dublin, will shortly deliver a lecture in Chester on the important ques- tion of Forestry and the future Timber Supplies ) of England." In a communication recently re- I ceived by Messrs James Dickson and Sons, of the Newton Nurseries, Chester, Dr. Lyons writes The British public are, I am glad to say, being gradually awakened to a sense of the great impor- tance of a question represented by 20 millions ster- ling of annual imports of timber and other forest products, the foundation and mainstay of their in- dustries, which I have proved to them are on the eve of extinction." The great (inestion tif FrtrAsf-rv f1o.J .a. -3 will be fully and elaborately treated by Dr Lyons, whose lecture on this subject before the Forestry Exhibition at Edinburgh last summer was of the greatest interest, and of the highest importance to this nation, as it is a matter that affects the most vital interests of the Empire at large. Dr. Lyons has been induced to deliver this lecture in the hope that this important subject may be taken up in a practical spirit in Cheshire and North Wales. TRAP ACCIDENT —On Saturday evening a serious trap accident occurred in Bridge-street. A stage cart containing about ten persons was being driven by its owner, Mr Isaac Clarke, Rhos, down Penybryn, and on passing the brow of the hill the passengers appear to have sat back to relieve the horse from part of the weight whilst descend- ing the hill into Bridge-street. In doing so the shafts broke, the passengers were precipitated to the ground, and the horse taking fright dashed off furiously down Bridge-street, dragging the over- turned cart with it. When opposite the grocery establishment of Messrs Bertram and Son the animal rushed on to the pavement, and part of the cart came in contact with the plate-alass window of the shop, smashing the window sash and knocking the pane out of its place, but, strange to say, without breaking or even scratching the glass. The horse again dashed up towards the Brook-street fountain, where the Salvation Armv was holding a service, and but for the fact that the cart caught the iron palisading in front of Mr E. Lloyd's, opposite Horns Inn, further damage would probably have been done. However, the runaway was there brought to a stand, but uot tiil several persons had had narrow escapes. The cart was smashed to pieces, and the horse sustained slight injuries. MILITARY FUNERAL.—The remains of the late Private William Dennis, Depot Royal Welsh Fusiliers, were interred with military honors in the New Cemetery on Tuesday. The deceased, who was a native of London, enlisted at Wrexham on the 13th of last month. He died in the military hospital on the 10th inst. of neuralgia, at the age of 18. The funeral party, consisting of one sergeant, one corporal, and twelve privates, to- gether with the non-commissioned officers and men off duty, paraded in the barrack square at half- past two o'clock p.m., and after having been in. spected and three rounds of blank cartridge served out to each man of the firing party, they were marched to the hospital and formed up in two ranks, facing inwards. The coffin was then re- moved by four soldiers from the mortuary and placed in the hearse, the firing party receiving it, with presented arms, and a drummer beating a roll I on the drum. At about three o'clock the funeral corteye moved off, under the command of Captain I Evans, the band of the 3rd Battalion playing the I Dead March. The funeral service was read at the cemetery by the Rev. Vaughan Jones, and the coffin having been lowered into the grave the usual volleys were fired, and the trcops were then marchcd back to barracks. EAST AND SOUTH WARD MEETINGS.—On Tues- day evening. a meeting of the electors of the East Ward was held at the Liberal Association Rooms, Bank-street, under the presidency of Mr Alderman Walter Jones, chairman of the ward. Sir Robert and Lady Cunliffe attended, Sir Robert addressing the meeting at some length, and speeches were also made by Messrs C. Rocke, B. Powell, Bird, Thos. Davies, E. McHale, &a. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Sir Robert and Lady Cunliffe, on the motion of Mr B. Powell, seconded by Mr Bird, Mr Rocke proposing, and Mr Boak seconding, a similar compliment to the Chairman.—On Wednes- day evening a meeting of the South Ward electors was held in the same rooms, under the presidency of Mr J. M. Jones. Sir Robert and Lady Cunliffe were again present, and the proceedings throughout were of the most enthusiastic character. Sir Robert made an excellent speech which was listened to with great attention and frequently applauded, capital addresses, all having the right ring about them, being also delivered by Mr W. H. Tilston, Mr C. Woodhouse, Mr Barratt, and others, the speakers generally dealing severely with the Tory programme and the Imperial policy or the late Government, dropping in for a. fair share of just censure. At the close of the meeting, Mr Tilston moved, and Mr Benjamin Owen seconded, a cordial vote of thanks to Sir Robert and Lady Cunliffe for their attendance. BOAUD OF GUARDIANS.—At the weekly meeting of the Board on Taursday there were present Mr S. T. Baugh, in the chair, Mr A. W. Edward, vice-chairman, Capt. Godfrey, Messrs A. Peel, W. Lester, C. Rocke, J. Beale, F. Vaughan-Williams, J. Burton, E Rowland, J. Gittins, F. Biggins, J. Sykes, R. Pnennah, W. Roberts, B. Davies, C. Jones, and J. Oswell Bury, clerk.—The Master's books showed the number in the house in the last week as 316, last year 330, and this week 312 vagrants relieved 61 imbeciles 48 in the Bchools —41 boys and 41 girls receiving industrial train- ing—14 boys and 6 girls.—The Clerk read a com- munication from Mr A. C. Baugh on the subject of the infectious hospital, and the desirableness of arrangements being made with the Board of Guardians to acquire 7S5 square yards on the eastern side of the site. On the motion of Mr Lester and Mr Rocke it was decided to give up the ground, which is used as a garden, as soon as the crop was cleared off, and that the land be offered at the same price as had been paid for the other portion of the site.—Mr Rocke said that notice had been given by Mr Chilton as to the superannuation of Mrs Ralph, and being under the impression that the discussion was to take place that day he had, with others, put himself to some inconvenience to attend the present meeting. He thought that notice should have been given to the Guardians that the motion was not coming on.—The Clerk having explained the reason why the motion had been deferred, the subject dropped.—The Master reported that an the previous Thursday Lady Cuuliffe and Mrs A. S. Jones had visited the house aud distributed flowers among the sick women. He had to acknowledge presents of fljwers, fruit, butter, eggs, and one chicken from the RJV. S. A. Gobat, vicar of Shockladi, as thank offerings from his parishioners. These were distributed amongst the children and sick.—The Clerk remarked that this only formed a portion of the offerings received from Mr Gobat as a portion had also been sent to the Infirmary.—The case of the blind man John Jones was discussed, and Jones, who appeared before the Guardians, was told by the Chairman that there were complaints about him begdng.— Jones said he had done this for a long titne.-lr Beale: What do you come to Wrexham so often for?-Jones I am hawking.—Mr Beale What do you want with a basket ?-The Clerk said Jones was in the habit of coming to his house with a basket, but he would sav he never bf<rfred. (Laughter.)—-Mr Beale I have given pennies often.-The Clerk But he never asked you for any ?—Mr Beale No.—The Clerk Well, that is not beggmg. (Laughter). The Chairman having cautioned Jones against beggiug the matter dropped. THE ASSIZEs.-The North Wales Assizes com- imence on Saturday, the 26th inst., at Chester Castle. I ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—Yesterday (Friday), before the Mayor (J. B. Murless, Esq.), and G. Bradley, Esq., William Bellington was charged with striking P C. Bound while in the execution of his duty.-From the evidence it appeared that the offence took place in front of the Market-hall on Thursday afternoon when ordered to move on. Fined 1003 GJ. and cobts, or 14 days in default.
ITHE FRANCHISE DEMONSTRATIONI…
THE FRANCHISE DEMONSTRATION I AT DENBIGH. This event which is fixed for Monday next is I looked forward to with considerable interest, as it gives Welshmen an opportunity of hearing Mr Chamberlain, who, at the present time, is one of the most prominent political characters we have. The proceedings will consist of a conference, which will be held in the Assembly Rooms at 12 o'clcck, and to which delegates are appointed from through- out North Wales after which a public meeting will be held in a large marquee near the Castle, presided over by the Lord Lieutenant, Major Cornwallis West. The railway arrangements will render the journey pleasant a.nd reasonable as will be seen from the small bills circulated. From Wrexham the Wrexham Moid and Connah's Quay issue return tickets at 23 (jJ each by the 9.30 and 12 0 trains, returning from Denbigh by the 5.40 or 7.0 trains-a special being arranged from the latter trit;n on its arrival at Hope Junction for Wrexham passengers. A large number of delegates and visitors from Wrexham have arranged to go by the 9.50 train, accompanied by a band of Music. Band will start from the Liberal Rooms, Bank-street, shortly after nine and play up to the station. Early application for tickets for the conference and the pubiic meeting is requested.
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION. I
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION. I Many of our readers will be glad to hear that it is probable that we shall not have the turmoil of a contested election in Wrexham on thi 1st of November. The retiring members are as follows North Ward, Mr B. Owen; East, Mr R. W. Evans South, Mr David Joues West, Mr Pierce. Two of these appear to be Liberals and two are Conservatives. Hitherto the Liberal Association have persistently declined to take part in municipal matters, but this year the Association has been entirely remodelled upon a new and representative basis, and on the agenda for the meeting of the general committee on Wednesday the subject was down for considera- tion. A proposition from the other side was laid before the meeting offering that in the event of Messrs David Jones and Mr R. W. Evans being returned unopposed, no one would be nominated in opposition to Messrs Owen and Pierce, and Mr Baugh to be unanimously elected Mayor. This proposition appeared a reasonable one to the meet- ing and after considerable discussion the fol- lowing resolution was unanimously passed :— 41 That this meeting having heard from the Chair- man that the Conservatives had offered not to nominate at the forthcoming Municipal Election any other candidates than Messrs R. W. Evans and D. Jones on condition that the Liberals do not nominate any candidates other than Messrs B. Owen and W. Pierce, and that six Conservative members ot the council had pledged themselves to vote for the election of Mr Baugh as Mayor, ac- cepts the proposal, and that Messrs G. Bradley and J. Hopley Pierce be authorised to sign a mem 'ran- dum of the agreement, two representatives signing such memorandum on behalf of the Conservatives." The resolution was subsequently ratified by the Mayor and Mr Alderman Bury on the part of the Conservatives, and Mr G. Bradley and Mr Hopley Pierce on the part of the Liberals. This will, we believe, be honorably carried out by both sides, and prove a pleasant ending of our Municipal Election for ISSI.
+ GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE.
+ GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15TH. Present Mr Councillor Baugh in the chair Aldermen J. Osweli Bury, John Williams, W. E. Samuel, and W. Jones Councillors J. B. Murless (Mayor), R. Jones, B. Owen, W. Pierce, J. Gittins, David Jones, J. Beale, C. Rocke, and J. Prichard Mr Thomas Bury, town clerk Mr J. W. M. Smith, borough surveyor Mr D. Higgins, sanitary inspector. MEDICAL OFFICERS REPORT. Dr. k;vans, medical officer of health, wrote to the Town Clerk as under DEAR SIR,-Will you please ask the Chairman of the Ge.ieral Purposes' Committee 'o excuse me for this after- noon personally attending their meeting. I furwarll them a general report, but if they will allow me I will present my quarterly report due to-day at the nex". Council in-eting. By reading for me the enclosed report yuu wiil oblige yours faithfully, R. W. J. EVANS. P.S.-Kin,liy acquaint the Council flat I am getting on famously. Thomas Bury, Esq., town clerk. Dr. Evans' report ran as follows :— 2V the Mcmbtvs of the Urban Sanit'*>•«/ d Pithority. MR CHAIRMAN AND GE.NTLE.MEN,—During my illness you will be glad to learn that the borough has not been neglected, but has been unier- the supervision of my friend Dr Llewelyn W lliams. During the period in which he has been acting as my deputy, I arn inforlllell that there has not been anything of primary importance requiting his atten ion I must here state Mr Higgins, in his capacity of inspector, has been most attentive and exercised great .ten' iv? and exerci*3?.(l great vigilance in hia du :es, by daily superintending the dis- infection of the houses where fever has occurred. The d-ath ratd for the p ist quarter i< far above the average, oAing to the number of deaths fr'¡1Il fever. I devoted much attention to the examination of the circumstances attending the outbreak, and i.1 presenting you iny report for the quarter I will go m ire Ially irit i details. — 1 a u, gentlemen, your obedient servanr-, R. iV J. EVANS, Medical Officer of Health. Bridge-street House, Wrexham, l'ith THE INSPECTOR OF N UISAS(:E S REPORT.—WHAT) CONSTITUTILS OFFERED FOR SALE." I Mr D. Higgins reported that since his last report eight deaths had occurred from infectious diseases, viz., four from scarlet fever, two from scarlatina, one from diphtheria, and one from enteric fever the deaths occurring in the east, south, and west wards. Several other cases still existed in the borough, but he was pleased to state that all were doing well, and he trusted the disease would soon disappear altogether. He had visited the cases daily and used and supplied disinfectants disin- fected clothing, bedding, &c., and attended generally to the instructions of the Medical OiScer. In the case of enteric fever the water supply to the premises is from a pump, and from the surround- ings he thought that percolation might take place and render the water unfit for use. He therefore took a sample of the water and forwarded the same to the county analyst, who certified it to be a hard water but in all other respects a good drinking water. The Inspector concluded his report as follows :-Sniitlitield Tolls. At the fair held on Thursday, the 9th inst., Mr Frauk Lloyd, auc- tioneer, refused to pay me toll for sheep in his I pens, on the ground that they had not been offered for sale. The list of tolls payable by auc- tioneers, which I now produce, reads thus, For every head of cattle, &c., sold or offered for sale." Now what I want you to define is the word offerel My opinion is that when the stock (of whatever kind) is placed in the auctioneer's peas constitued offered for sale." The Chairman said he thought they might con- gratulate themselves that the fever which had pre- vailed in the town had now abated, and that they i should soon have seen the last of it. (Hear, hear.) A discussion then ensued on the latter part of the Inspector's report in reference to Mr P. L'oyd and the Smithfield tolls. The Chairman said he was rather surprised that any auctioneer in the Smithfield should raise a question of this sort after th. Council had expended so much money for the accommodation and con- venience of the auctioneers in order that they might not be cramped for want of room. The Town Clerk said this was a auestion of which the gentlemen of the committee would be the judges. According to the rule for sheep or other animals taken to the market the entrance toll had to be paid, but supposing the case of an owner who, not being pleased or satisfied with the market price, withdrew his sheep and told the auctioneer not to offer them for sale, the question was whether the owner of the sheep or the auctioneer should pay the entrance fee ? The Chairman having read the regulations, Mr David Jones said this was a point which he had never heard raised before by any auctioneer in his experience. He was sure the Corporation of Wrexham, when they entertained the idea of making the Smithfield, did their utmost to provide adequate accommodation for the leading auctioneers -(hear, hear)-an(I a good deal of money was expended, he might say uselessly, with respect to some of the applicants from a distance in making alterations to suit their views. The auctioneers, he considered, had priority over other users of the Smithfield, and the ace-im-nodation there Drovided had been afforded at very great expense by the ratepayers, and the pens referred to were let for the auctioneers' accommodation. He thought, however, with the chairman, that when pens were occupied by stock for the public notice, they were liable to pay tolls, and he thought it was very unreasonable on the part of Mr Lloyd to dispute those tolls. Personally he (the speaker) had to take his stock on the further side of the market, the pens under the wall being alloted to the auctioneers, and he thought if the auctioneers filled these pens with sheep which were supposed to come under the hammer, they should pay the tolls as laid down in the regulations under the bye-laws. He therefore begged to move that the tolls be enforced. (Hear, hear.) This was seconded by the Mayor. Mr Richard Jones supported the resolution and thought when sheep were put in these pens it was I I conclusive that they were there on offer." (Hear.) The Mayor said he did not think the Inspector i had put the matter before the meeting as fully as he might have done, if the sheep referred to were the same let that he (the Mayor) saw himself. Mr Lloyd had got his board up over the pens, but they were not the pens engaged by the auctioneers. Mr Higgins said Mr Lloyd and Messrs Jones and Son had made special application for the use of these pens when required, and Mr Lloyd, when he used the pens, did not fail to put up his card, "Mr j Lloyd's auction," and the same applied to the other II auctioneers. The Town Clerk said he thought Mr Lloyd, although a good business man, was rather likely to I have started this question, without probably hav- ing well considered it. What, he would ask, was! the effect of the decision the Committee now seemed to have arrived at ? Might they not say that the auctioneers should pay toll for the sale as we!l as ) for the bringing in of every aninial into the Smith- field? The auctioneers said that the sheep were not "offered for sale" until they came under the hammer, and he therefore thought the words in the rule were unfortunate. They might as well say that every animal brought into the Smith- field for sale or otherwise shall be paid for." That would be definite at all events. The Chairman said, as he remarked before, he thought it was unfortunate that Mr Lloyd,, as a ¡; business man, should have raised this question. It might, however, be well to consider whether the wording of the rule should not be altered ? Mr David Jones thought it would b3 opening a very wide gate if people could evade payment by simply saying, Oh, they were not offered I" (Hear, hear.) The Town Clerk said the question for the Coni- mittee was, simply, whether they could enforce i this toll? Table 3 referred to tolls payable by the auctioneers for every animal sold or offered for sale." But supposing the animal did not come under the hammer, would the Committee consider that offered for sale ? He thought Mr Lloyd was perfectly justified in raising this question. The Chairman thought the animals were on offer" when they were put in the nens. He thought Mr Lloyd should- know that 14 members I of the committee were of opinion that the tolls should be enforced. (Hear, hear.) The Mayor said if he had heard the Town Clerk's explanation before he seconded the resolution he should not have (bne so. He thought they ought to alter their rules and make them more explicit so as to avoid any dispute of this kind in I future. r Alderman Williams said he should support the resolution, as there was no doubt that when these animals were put in the pens, the intention was to sell them. and the auctioneers thus availed them- stives of the convenience provided for them by the I Corporation. (Heat, hear.) Mr David Jones said if a person wished to escape or evade the law by the simple wordmg of the terms," well and good but he could assure j them, as far as he was personally concerned, that [ he should not be pushed into a corner in future When he brought sheep to the market, he should utilise the first empty pens he came to and there were others whom he knew would adopt the same course. The resolution wa" then put and carried unani- mously. The Chairman next moved that the table of rules be submitted to the Smithfield Committee to con- sider whether such rules required any revision. Mr Gittins thought it was unfortunate, at the present moment, to raise the question of revision at all. Mr Prichard asked if this question had ever been raised before ? Mr Higgins No, sir, never. The Mayor No, nd I thiuk Mr Lloyd is a very foolish man to raise it now The subject then dropped for the present. COOPER'S LANE. The Borough Surveyor reported that he esti- mated the cost of putting Cooper's Luie in r jpair at about £ 17. 0 The Mayor moved, and the Chairman seconded, that the Corporation pay the one half of this ex- pense. Mr Gittins moved, and Alderman Walter Tones seconded, as an amendment, that the Corporation pay one-fourth. Mr H. Owen remarked that a new house had been built at the end of that lane, and it was a question whether the carting connected with that building had not cut up the lane more than any. thing else ? He thought the owner of this house should contribute more towards this expanse than anyone. Mr R. Jones thought it was a great question whether the Council had power to grant money to repair a road with which they the Council) had nothing whatever to do ? He should like to know from the Town Cierk whether they had power to grant this money or not ? The Town Clerk replied that the Council had perfect power in this case. They had a footpath which must be kept in order, and he did not think they could call upon the owners to put it in order. J he Council must either take out notices under the Act, which might, perhaps, be considered a harsh course, or make this road on the understanding that it did not render them liable in future. 0 After some further remarks, the amendment that the Council pay one-fourth the expense was carried by 8 to 5. Mr Rocke This is a rate-in-aid and will not form any precedent ? The Chairman The Town Clerk has just stated that fact. A!d. Samuel said he wished to explain that the reason he supported the Mayor's motion to pay the, one-half was that the Corporation's contractor, who worked by the day, had derived benefit by the short cartage afforded by this lane and that therefore they ought to repair the road. The Chairman said it was a very plesant road and he thought it ought to go brth to the owners that when it was put in proper repair the matter would be again brought forward aad th» road probably adopted by the Council. THE GUILDIIALL FCRNITURE. I IPL- 1 » » ilizu aurveyor ureaeme? an mveo?ry or me Gtu?thaU furniture, ..m?uating in v?c tu .SG?u, the document being referred to the Guildhall Corn I mittee. ?H.TUHELD ALTERATIONS. I m 1 lenders were sent in tor c?rryMg out the pro-  posed alterations in the mithfidd fur Messrs Jones I and Son, by Mr R. Jones, Mauley-road, £1;), and Mr C. Huxley £22, Mr Junes' tender being accepted on the motion of Mr Beale. THE STEAM ROLLER. The Surveyor reported that one of the rollers of the steam roller ha.d given way, owing to wear, a large piece having broken off, and thus to renew this it would cost about £ 14.—It was re- solved that this very necessary work be d >ae for the amount named.—Mr Rocke It strikes me that it would be very interesting to know what that roller has coat us altogether'!—The Surveyor About 910 a year, sir.—Mr Rocke No more ? — The Surveyor No, sir, no more. THE MAGISTRATES PRIVATE ROOM. lae Mayor called attention to what he described as the filthy state uf che rooin," which greatly needed clu^uiug, but as it appeared rather dithjuls to decide whose duty it was to attend to this particular apartment, the subject dropped. THE NEWLY ROLLED F.OALTS. 'rL 1 It » » "I iau ??<t.yur compiameu ux T?ie smsay pu?.us tne roads, in High-street es?cc'?My, preseut?d after j bdng newly roiled, when there was a ?:i?h': sh'-w-^r uf rain, aud it was resolved to Ube spar in iV.ure t? I finish off the roads. HENBLAS STREET WIDENING. The Town C.erk said he had written to the Market Hall Company stating that the Corporation   2 5 for t i, S;r,- had decided to offer the sum of. the site uf I the projecting wall in He^blas-street and in settle- meat oi all claims on the part of the Company, I and tiie receipt of this Letter had beea ackno wledged by the Comuany. THE n:EE LIBRARY. I The lollowmg letter was read from Mr Ash ton I Bradley, secretary to the Free Library 19, Queen Skeet. Wrexham, i.5th October, LSvl. De.-tit cut,—1 aiii tl;reeell by the free Libr..ry Co.i:- mitiue to [?iHm!i ch? f..vur?bic consideration of the Council of the foilu?tn? ?ug?e-ti?n?, whL-h th, L:bmy C1 11 *1? think skou d be carried out iti ths Librarv b,' the C -un ii • I.- i hitt a lump with gl :s- ,m;. ih wor. free Library be erected over the entr.uioe. 2.—ihat two lilitioii.il u bric:s anil ventilitting shaft > be placed in the wall f le rig Chester-street. 3. —l'ha-. the stove be properly fixed with a fresh air in- let underneath, as it svds at the old premises. i. — lhut u table ^ad de5k bi supplied fur the use of the librarian 5.—That the blinds and r .¡:s (which at the meeting of the sub-committee of the Council wish the Library Com- mittee were arrang-d to be supplied; be fixed ut jii;a oil the windows in thtj reading ativl anc.raoms. Awaiting the attention or the Council.—I am. yours I faithfully, ASHTO.V tiRmLEV, Secret,ry. Thomas Bury, Esq., town clerk. After some discussion it was resolved to grant the colored lamp, and stove, the ventilators to stand over for the present, and the table and desk to be refused. Ald. Walter Jones gave notice that at the next I Council meeting he should move that the Free Library be opened for a certain time on Sundays, thus following the example of their neighbours in Chester.
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NOTES AND QUERIES. - TOWN…
NOTES AND QUERIES. TOWN AND COUNTRY. Judging by the number of persons engaged in the street singimr business, it must be tolerably lucrative. I saw on Saturday evening Last, while walking into tawn, a lad in Mount Street, woman -4nd child in Yorke Street, lad in Chester Street, two men near the Vegetable Market. and two by the Talbot Inn, all busily occupieu in this manner. They surely cannot think they please, but on the other hand if they don't, why do people give them anything? Probably through a symDathy for their imaginary distress. I wish, however, the people would look at the nuisance in its true light, as being purely a trade and, a disguised method of playing upon a too generous and benevolently minded public. And when such is the case, and the trade is found not quite so lucrative, we shall have far less of this abominable nuisance to put up wivh. I consider it would be a. if a police officer were stationed in Henblas Street on market days, to regulate the vehicular traffic pacing to a:vi fro to the markets. I don't mean the wh-de »>f .he day, but just in the morning, whea things are at their busiest. I often see the scree! most ridiculously b/ocked through the stupidity of simoly one dnver. » I iiiot-,iiefl, The St. Asaph Conference, I am informed, threr.t^-is b be unusually Hvely. >Iy informant h of opinio.* that one of the subjects cho.sia is unfortunate, aaJ the choice of one or two speakers m> re unfoi lunats still. Perhaps," charitably s.,sgg.-st-»- this c pondent, the best thing would be to send a medical certificate to Archdeacon Smart, who swats con- siderable episcopal influence. •* The compositor sometimes is answerable for a g, di deal of bad language. By his eccentricities he catie.4 the greatest consternation to some contributors to tn-j press. A correspondent calls my attention to a case in point, which occured in; Mciiday's edition of one of our Liverpool contemporaries. The reader's attention wa* attra-te 1 by the novel and striking heading, Trinity C w!-iei-fe Muu-u.-lw.l Examinations. Local Prize Distribution." The italics are mine. "It is evident," says my fiiend, •-hat they are not only not behind, but slightly in advance of our own town of Wrexham. 'ilunicipalSxarninationsi* an ex-Iont ide i,b *.t I fear w"¡l!d sa.,ll v limit; the nam of. our Councillors and Aldermen. Fortunately, wh-rn reading further on, I find the examination is princ-ioallv on :n,1" and; evidently no lack of candidates; as December 18.s3 to June no less than candidates, had been, examined, and oat of th. number 268 in instrumental and vocal music." Oh, ye powers, what a change to i,i,eii, or other meetings—with Gounod's 'Redemption'— full orchestra—the Mayor conducting—1st violin, Alderman Smith—solo flute. Alderman Junes." ■* I I hear that te Choral and Philharmonic Societies are working dingently at tle J,&c?- an,l the Messiah." Boh societies intml to cive concerts before Christmas, so that wo1 "hail be "7;1 ) that we-haiib?Y?-d provided for musically. I note again the lamentable absence of instrumental music. Will not some one try to an orchestra, if only a small one, to render afew g^ms to a Wrexham; auruence ? I he experiment would be worth trying. The ball set rolling by the Lords is gathering ia strength. The Birmingham meeting snows that if r oe II working classes are snubbed by lordlings, told that they are the rag and bobtail," and their representa- tives spoken of disrespectfully, the outcome will be only what might reasonably be expected. tiz-t;i be.,?r. In this district no uncertain sound has br. ¡. ea, and I am very pleased to notics the vi?or-.us pn:et of our colliers. The tactics of the Conservatives at Liaugollea show that they were more enlightened; than their brethren at Birmingham. At Llangollen- I there was a crowded meeting. Knowing that the majority of the audience were staunch Liberals, tiie speakers discreetly avoided touching upon anv tooic calculated to cause a disturbance, and as a conse- luence the speeches were long, tedious, and haratless. I do admire the 8agacit) of the promoters ?f this m eèmg. Dotheyprop-.se a res-.iut.ion ir. fav?r f the House of Lords ? No You don't ?.t?h thera doing anything so foolish. Why ? Because if that was done the motion would be lost, and -.vh:<t i- -n rs thsre might be a counter proposition condemning the "upper ten," which would as certainly be carried y overwhelming numbers, Although the Liberals list.-ned patiently to what was said, they con Id -vt refrain from giving hearty cheers for 7-.e and Mr Osborne Morgan. I certainly think the Conservatives would do well to copy the example set them at Llangollen. Do sot attempt to get resolutions parsed; have addresses very niodeiate in tone delivered bv some prominent then, don't you see, you wiii get a large an 1. you can teil the world of your crowded (.'onservative gatherin,s It beats the picnics and firework* completely. See how nicely it has betn done ai I Llangollen. -Y' I dbn't know of any Act which is more cav ille-1 at by the Tories than the Education Act. Tnev piutn oh at it presses hea.vily on the poor. V*; t: 11, perhaos it does, but the poor don't make much of un effort to lighten its weight. At a recent meeting <. i the Board of Guardians the case was brought no of a woman and family having to enter the house whilst the husband; was in gaol for not paving a School fine. Now, here appears a. truly hard case. But £ wonder whether the woman or man asked the Guar- dians to pay the school fees. !f they did and -vre refused, of course the man's obstinaey landed in gaol and the Act cannot be blamed. Whatever I people may say, 1 arn firmly convinced thai no Act will work "well until the Go vernment have charge • '6 all the schools- and make those schools oc-n tn all free, as is done in America. I feel sure it mv.st cone; to this, and the sooner the better. I reine-iibar the ti-iie when it was considered the correct tiling to sneer at the Infant Hercules, c familiarly the W.M. & € Q HI All that ie changed, fortunate!}', and we look upon that maligned lir.c? a. a e?;Tn i ns- he line as a, coming benefactor. I'll let you into a secret, which will be a so luce of comfort to ail who travel by that line. TLey have got a lot of new carriag'es 'l-Ii-" is indeed great riev/g, hilt what ;<u:z;es iv e is what will they do with the old ones ? Will the? them for the use of the o*der travellers who r' '■' i b-cotiie so used to them as to be unable to ride in any others ? Wiil they keep them, as old Pulling Billy kept, as a relict of bygone days, or wi!: t-hey send the:n up -to. the forthcoming Inventions Exhibition to be held in London n"xt year ? Who can ".el: ? i: part with thee with a sigh. Ye were not comfortable,, oh coaches of antitpie date and most marvellous con- structions, but ye aff cded funds for the conversations of thousands, e did not, however, add touch to the sanctities hn caused many profanities, so pe.t.-e wlucn y- never have yes known be to your an-;cni design, an 1 In -.Y your wheels ru- p?acefa iy :"n well- ¡l t.. b'" 4 :1 oJ" .> .¡I t .1. ..t."J earned and ob.ivious r-<o-e. I In your article las', week on the -scarcity of w.t-. no mention i; made of the Brymbo supply. I :av-i it on -?t authority that the Brymbo Company have enough and; to ..p.re, and re spurring d g'■ d quantity for one of their neighbours— Wrexham. •r How about the municipal election This is the question now ,¡.œJ, but with comparatively sliga; interest. TWo of the retiring members—Mr Tierce and Mr Owen have issued their addie-sjs to thie ii.riiir.g and North Wards. Now as there are no questions befora tiie town, why have thj tunn- il of a, contvstAll the retiring members having e.e-.l, terms, may fairly be presumed to know something cj the business, and. no one wo aid be injured; b- giving them a walk over. This would prevent the intrusion of any new eiemeu: into our Municipal artiars, as we had htss year aid would also- conduce to general; good freling. i The Mayoralty is also another question that ougat to settle itse.f. Mr Baugh has fairly earned his rig: t toil by years of go.id! servie and no have had it fi ve >ears ago had he not retired from a contest because of ill-health. As chairman oi borou-u committees, vice chairman .»f the Board of G .araiai", and in other capacities he has proved Kimseif an efficient conductur of public business, and he would prove a, more than ordinarily eiffcient mayor and magistrate, He has been a resident in Wrexham most of his life, and Wrexham in honoring him with the chief in the boioaghi would be doing the sight thing. A-LFRKD Qc-;Z.
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IN THE -HI)U.B. f XUts '"< the Muwtr for thc eMit! ,on }{,1' I tlÙ. j, Met on Friday to receive a broad hint from Govern- ment chat they would like .£:000,000 for lgvp. i Tories go in the whole length, but why not have in .de it the historical six millions? Wonder if me-nory of great chief is dying out? Hope not. However. >n:v wanted five. Very artful proposal, St. Andrews -,t up to ask it. Gave house interesting ijctnre ,1 Egypt. Commenced at Thought tiiis uiher late, and so did St. Andrews afterwards. Discover- ing his errur. he dashed into the period of Joseph and Pharoah. House at once at h une with subject. Every member as clear as daylight on Egyptian hi.-tory from 5437 a_G. to about IsOO A.D. The ¡;e;1 life of the Courts between th.tt day familiar to After 18;)0, however, mind not so clear, and <r. Andrews in long statement attempted to enlighten the legislative rnind Not successful, however. As he .-trode over the centuries, and; as he missed his way through tiie lat year or so, House saw that history was against his view. Finished lecture by asking i, r ths sinews of war to the extent of five tniliions. Hartlepool put up to second motion. Kather fc.zye- iitdes what the motion w,-zs. -jiy Chiltern," he said to me after, "It was a vof, an l conviction made met fancy it a vote of censure. Very awkward, but responsibilities so great I have no time to consider trivial details. That- is hr.-v in the Hi use I begged t,) second vote of Opposition laughed, but Hartlepool, always ge. tie, ripples on and finally subsides amid the ocean L t ability on Government Benches. Dpposi ion now went to bat aud opened with Cam- bridge.-hire who delivered a very effective speech the substance of which was that the money would » e refused if the Government would not state the object on which the money was to be used. i'lenii'. r up with nothing much to say, and said it charged Cambridgeshire with bfing guilty of using a falsehood. Called to order. Withdrew objectioname remarks fell on injured politician's shoulder and vowed him the most triuhfnl man he km-w. Sp*ec:ao e "Ilsst impressive One lawver testifying to the extreme veracity of another, third in speaker's chair looks on and nod? &pprov:tL "Ah," I thu?n: 1 Behold how these lawyers love one another.' Deb?e continued on Libe:?! s:de bv Uree?n-.k- I' shire anl Bridgnorth in eff-jctive speeches and 1- journment moved by Lord Salisbury's right ha I man 10 Wrexham, the meiziber for Dublin University. Woodstock had nasty backlhrow from the Speaker, j He wa* ejaculating during Brec*kn.>cksbir^*s s;»e i who complained he could not distinguish marks i y bon. mem b er. It ia of nu consequence 'ii-. 1 .1'!? I ::¡:d.\otk\ite¡d!D.' 'i. :;¡.;
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OSCAR WILDE has written to say that he 'I hould like ladies to leave of fstays and dress improvers" and take to clogs. He does not IDean that they are to be the only article of apparel, for he also advises Turkish trousers, but he would like to see them form part of every lady's dress. He would like also to see uien adopt the dress of Charles I. If Mr Wilde could get his great admirer Mrs Langtry to take to clogs while he donned the doublet and hose, there is no knowing how large a following they aright obtain. T a r, TKEMATCRE PUBLICATION of the P tribution scheme has produced some curious results. Moderate men of both parties think the scheme a good one as it stands, with the s„le exception of the defect pointed out by Mr I j\,rster at Bradford, viz., that it gi ves undue preference to Ireland as compared with Eng- land and Scotland. Extreme Tories and advan- ced Liberals both dislike the scheme, the former f,,r no dther reason than that they will not be ree nciled, the latter because they regard it as far too c. mservative in principle. It is only the literal truth to say that when first the scheme;t was published it's unexpected moderation fairly away the breath of Conservatives cener- I ally. J5at Lord Salisbury's denunciation of it has made them change their tone, much to the delight of the Radicals, who are glad to see the Conservative party throwing away a chanca which will never come to them again. J JII: LETTER on the duty of the House of I Lords in the present crisis, which Lord Penzance wrote to the Thnts on Wednesday, seems to extinguish the last flicker of hope that the Peers will pass the Franchise Bill next month. Lord Penzance declares that the only question before them now is whether they are ? destroy themselves by weakly yielding to coercion or whether they are to retain their independence and let the country decide for r against ttieiii. In other words no compromise is possible with those Peers whom Lord Penzance represents, it is worth noting that Lonl Ptuzauce is not by any means a sub- servient follower of Lord Salisbury. Perhaps if he read the excellent lines headed neck or nothing" in this week's PnarJi he might be converted. TIIE FRANCHISE BALL ROLLS MERRILY OX, both locally and generally. During the past week meetings have been held at Buckley, Caergwrle, and C-mnah's Quay, in Flintshire, which have been addressed by Mr John [Roberts, M.P., Sir Robert Cualiffe, and other lacal speakers, the resolutions ia favour of the action I of the (Government being uuaniijiously passed. Mr Osborne Morgan has addressed meetings at Worcester and Lkiiirwst, where equal unanimity and enthusiasm was displayed. At Llangollen, the C jnaervatives had a good meeting as a reply 0 = _ply to the Liberal meeting held there a few weeks hack, but notwithstanding the fact that Sir Theodore Martin lent the meeting the weight of his presence, and helped to send the ball into the lines of the other side, they could hardly clail11 a goal from an impartial umpire. Next Monday we are to have the great meeting at (Denbigh., when Mr Chamberlain will be heard on the crisis by a Welsh audience, who will, we vciaure t!) tliiiik, g-ve the right ho!i. gentlema t a real Welsh welcome. Generally, meetings have been held on a large scale, but the one developing most interesting features was the one at Birmingham called by the Ciiiservatives, but carried by the Liberals. Though the actiou of the Government cannot be strengthened by appeals to physical force, and ir 1m this point of view the action of the people of Birmingham isto be regretted, yet the other side appear to have brought it upon themselves by their disingenuous speech and action. They have sown to the wind and are reaping the whirlwind. Free discussion and free voting are essential attributes of a free state of society, and no good cause can benefit by a smashing of chairs and walls, ii,re>'ver such conduct is apt to be contagious aud our public meetings would consequently degenerate into rowdy gatherings calculated to keep away right-minded citizens. Let us hope that tiie Peers will be ready to give ear to the oice of reason in preference to the smashing of theads or furniture, and that the Conservatives will be content to join issue fairly, and not mis- represent the nature of their meetings by claiming them as representing the voice of the '.1 people. WE ARE FAST APPROACHING A CRISIS in the present political struggle. Parliament meets- next Thursday, and then, or within the lapse of a few days, many things which are now doubtful must be determined. Is there to be a com- promise I This is still an unanswered question. Ten days ago the issue was unexpectedly com- plicated by the publication of what was alleged to be the Government scheme of redistribution. We know now on the best evidence the exact authority of the document which, in some un- explained way, came into the possession of the •Shitiflnrd. Lord Hartington stated plainly last Saturday that the scheme which it contained had been under the consideration of a com- mittee of the Cabinet, that it was an attempt to put into a practical and definite shape the principles which were laid down by Mr Glad- stone in his speech on the introduction of the franchise Bill, but that neither the committee nor the Cabinet were pledged to this scheme either in its principles or its details." While this i-xplaiation has once for all destroyed the allegation that this is the Government scheme of redistribution, yet it has made dear that it possesses very great authority, and may be accepted as representing the present views on redistribution of, at least, a committee of the Cabinet, which is known to include Sir Charles Diike and Lord Hartington himself. The ques- tion then during the last ten days has been whether a compromise is more probibie ? So far as Lord Salisbury is concerned the answer must be decisively, no. It may be that its publication has had in his csse the contrary effect. The concession which Lord Hartington j off-red to Lord Salisbury was in effect this We will tell you what are the principles of our Redistribution Bill. if you on your side will agree to fairly consider them, and, if you think them just, to pass the Franchise Bill. It may be that Lord Salisbury has taken the publication, unauthorised it is true but seemingly authentic, of this scheme as a premature execution of the Liberal ihaliofthetermsdf the compromise, and has at once decided that the principles of redistribu- ti< ii are notsufficiently favorable to his views. At any rate this is his opinion. He describes the scheme as bearing a very strange impress ot party manoeuvring." But in any event Lord Salisbury will not hear of any compromise. He demands that the Redistribution Bill and the Franchise Bill shall be sent up to the House of Lords together, and that the Lords shall have full power to do what they please with them. This is, he says, the contentioi of the House of Lords, and he does not believe j that they will recede from it. If the House of Lords does not recede from the position marked (jilt for tbeiai bytheir leader there certainly can he no compromise. The Government can never grant their demand. There must be war a Lord Hartington and Sir William Hareourt, speaking at the same time at the great meeting at Chats worth, that Lord Salisbury was speaking at Kelso, spoke very plainly on this point. It is no doubt very natural that the Conservatives should wish to have the power to use the Franchise Bill as a means of obtaining a Redistribution Bill which ¡' shall be to their liking, but it is also natural that the Liberals should wish to get a Redistri- bution Bill which shall be to their liking, and Ii as the latter are in power, constitutionally their wishes orght to prevail. But the Conserva-1 tives, though not in power, want to make their wishes prevail by means of the House of Lords. 1 ?Ley are trying to use their permanent majority j 151 the Lords to overawe the decision of the House of Commons. That is really now the 1. of the whole struggle. It is the House .c mL 'Ot CouiiiK.us it.ixuh the House of Lords. The House of Lords say, or rather Lord Salisbury 8AVS, give sa Redistribution Bill which we of 'G,- we will not pass the Franchise ?H Thiit is a demand to which the (-'O'verti,iieiit c-aiinot and will not accede, ai'd if the House of Lords stick to it, there is no icsue but a creation (If Peers \ir a dissolution. But though Lord Salisbury 1144 nailed his colors to the mast, it does not quite certain that his followers will have iliii courage to stand by the sinking ship. This jS wacre lies the only hope of a peaceful solu- .un dilficultv,, and here the IpubheatlOD (jftl_- ths scheme of redistribution may help for- '<.itd n h ad 1 ward a compromise. The scheme, adversely cr«iciseu though it has been by Lord Salisbury and 0  in some Conservative quarters, yet on the ?fle commends itself to moderate men, and it 18 Possible that this practical proof of the 18 Possible that this practical proof of the ?'?rat?n of the Government may strengthen *te resol ves ol those who are hesitating whether ?M?w the desperate policy on ?hichLord Salisbury seems determined. Thev do not be- lieve that Mr Gladstone wishes to gerrymander the constituencies. The truth is, as Mr Faw- cett stated on Monday, that it is utterly im- possible to forecast the political effect of a Redistribution of Seats, as impossible as it is to foretell the weather. Liberals, as Lord Hartington stated on Saturday, are eager to redistribute seats no doubt they are not eager to distribute them of set purpose, so as to benefit their opponents, but they wish to redis- tribute them fairly and of a certainty the Conservatives would have their best chance of popularity were they to consent to pass the Franchise Bill, and then to devote themselves honestly to the greater task of Redistribution. There are battles to be fought over that ques- tion no doubt but the Conservatives would fight them to much better advantage if they were not hampered with the consequences of their present ill-judged policy of delaying the franchise Bill. However, there seems little hope of wise counsels prevailing under the leadership either of Lord Salisbury or Sir Stafford Northcote and Lord Randolph Churchill, and in all probability the winter will bring with it a wider struggle in which will be involved issues of still greater constitutional importance.