Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

M »1; O.-?oi?E MORGAN.—Mr Osborne Morgan, :,1 ? left Brymbo Hall on Tuesday for London, having been called to town on important business ^onuected with the coming session. Tac right honourable gentleman is not expected to be able to return to Brymbo Hall before the meeting of Par- liament. Tin; WINTER ASSIZES.—The following are among tne dates fixed by the judges for holding the eu- siling winter assizes, viz.:—North Wales Circuit t-ir Baron Pollock) Welshpool, Monday, Jan. 11 olgelley, Thursday, Jan. 14; Carnarvon, Satur- daN,, Jan. 16 Beaumaris, Wednesday, Jan. 20; Kuthin, Saturday, Jan. 23 Mold, Tuesday, Jan. _II; Chester, Thursday, Jan. 28. m HE CHAPTER OF ST. ASAPH.—APPOINTMENT OF iZO4 Tu?.—At a meeting of the Greater Chapter of the e? e^ra^ Church, held in the Chapter House Proct ??' last week, for the election of Proctor, to represent the Chapter in convocation, t be Re7 Ca.non W. Howell Evans, vicar of Oswestr"v nf  unanimously elected. Canon Hugh J.j?  "'?o has he!d the oSce for t!.e m'.t7 has held the office for .he past thirt-^ i^ears> expressed a wish not to be re-elected ?' expresse d a wish not to be tiu.LIAL Cm:Ii;T.IIA:, ?-?HEMNG.-On Tuesday  the members Of the PenvbrynB.Meand Mutual TmPt ^Vepent Class held their usual ?'? ?''?g in the school-room of Peny- br.n Cm,™ C^a ?'??el. Tea was partaken of at hal-.i o- f t -six '?"" about thirty members and ii'ienfia sa down. MissHumnhr? Mi" P?r?n. -r-. -J e ? Stokes, and Mrs Wright very k;iidly Uiidertool, the provisioning and tea-making arrln P111611 At half-past seven an excellent fciitctai'uineu^ was given bv the members and a ft\ fnends. ? Stevens presided, and delivered a  but encouraging address. Mrs Edwards kin -M ?tcd as accompanist. Votes of thanks to the CJ¡amnan and to the ladies who undertook the tea ???ments having been carried, the singing of ti .?tiona! Anthem closed the proceedings. Mi ?'??sting programme was sustained by I1S8 1. Lucas, Misses Barker, Mrs Edwards, Mes¡,rs. ?- \Villiams Lucas, E. Bridges, E. !log,ers, J. E. Jones, Jas. Davies, Geo. Whitehorn, ?,oc!m es> C. Dodd, and Edwin Richards. The lteJn included pianoforte solos and duets, songs, Ladings, and recitations. biR Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., has, through his agent, announced a remission of ten per cent. on all rents over his estat«3. ECCLESIASTICAL APPOINTMENT.—The Bishop of I St. Asaph has conferred the rectory of Bettws upon the Rev. Dr. Ellis, Llangollen, son of the Welsh bard Cynddelw. "HousE OF LAYMEN.The lay members of tv, 8 Diocesan Conference are summoned by the I Bishop of St. Asaph to a meeting at the Savings Bank, aJ t twelve o'clock on Tuesday next, for the purpose of nominating representatives in thp. T, n 1; posed Mouse of Laymen, which the Archbishop of Canterbury wishes should assemble at the same time as the existing Houses of Convocation. MAKE LIFE HAPPY.-To-night (Saturday), Col. Dyke's entertainment, Make Life Happv," will be given at the Public Hall. An attractive pro- gramme is given in our advertising columns. Of Col. Dyke sand Miss Lena Love's ,-le\'r l--erf..rmances the London and Provincial press speak in terms of the highest praise. The whole entertainment is highly amusing and contains much that is nenv and original. SCHOLASTIC HooRs. Weare glad to learn that Mr Harry Ratcl-ffe Rowland, B.A St John's College, Oxford, third son of Mr Thomas Rowland, J.P., Oak Lawn, Wrexham, who has been forthe last four years assistant master at St. Salvator's bchool St. Andrews, Scotland, has been success- iul iu being appointed Chorister Master at Win- chester College. There were a number of can- uiuates, and Mr Rowland is to be congratulated on his success. ORIGINATION FOR TilE DIOCESE OF ST As,&Pu. At a general ordination held by the Bishop of S' Asaph in his Cathedral Church on Sunday, the fohowmg gentlemen were ordained :-Dcacons, Jas. Davies B.A., Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge licensed to the curacy of Chirk John Danieli B.A.. St. David s College, licensed to the curacy of Llantaircaereinion. Priests, David Davies, BA., Jesus College, Oxforil David Griffiths, B.A., St. David's College John Griffiths, B.A., St. John's College, Oxford James Edward Jones, B.A., Trinity College, Dublin John Owen, B.A.. St. David's College Herbert Reginald Scott, B.A., St Mary Magdalene College, Oxford. THE BLACK LION TONTINE SOCIETY.—On Mou- day evening a supjjer in counection with this ¡ society, now in its third year, was held at the Black Lion, Hope-street. About sixty gue-its sat j down to an excellent repast served up by Mr Peter Price. The chair was occupied by Mr J. F Edisbury, the vice-chair being filled by Mr David Higgins. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were duly honoured and a very pleasant evening was spent. Mr James Lupton, the secretary, produced the balance sheet from which it appears that each member of the society was entitled to 23<, and that I -I to 2 3 ,?, and that sum had been distributed to seventy-three tnemb rs. After payment of all expanses, the society has a balance of t- 12 10s Id to the food. THE LATE DEAN OF CIIFSTER.-The futier,,tl of the late Dran of Chester, Dr John Saul Howson. took place on Saturday, the remains being interred in a grave hewn in the rock in the Cloister Green, adjoining the Cathedral. The funeral service was fully choral, the lesson being read by the Bishop As the funeral procession marched from the Lady Chapel to the Cloisters, the D^ad March from Saul was played on the organ. The Bishop read the closing sentences of the service, which concluded with the singing of the hvmn, Now the laborer's task is o'er." The coffi-i was covered with wreaths, including one sent by the Duchess of Westminster, and another by Lady Cun'iffe The Mayor and Corp 'ration of Chester, the city clergy, the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, Mr and Mrs Gladstone, Mr W. H. Gladstone, Lord Tollemache, and Sir Robert and Lady Cunliff- were present at the funeral. The members of the late dean's family present were Miss Howson, Miss M. Howson, Rev. aud Mrs G. J. Howson, Mr E. W. Howson, and Mr Frank Howson. Ou Sunday morning the Bishop of Chester preached a funeral sermon. OAK TREE TONTINE SOCIETY.-The annual dinner in connection with this sharing club was held in the spacious clubroom of the Oak Tree Tavern, Ruabon-road, on Friday evening. A good company sat down to a Grst-class repast, pi-ovikied by the hostess, Mrs Lloyd. On the removal of I the cloth the chair was taken by Mr J. A. Chad- wick, Burton Brewery, one of the trustees of the Society. Several toasts were given in the cout-se of the evening, the principal one Success to the Oak Tree Tontine Society" being proposed by the chairman, who dwelt upon the advantages tontine I societies possessed, and intimated that it was considered an opportune time to incrcasa the sick I and funeral allowances. The toast was drunk with musical honors, and responded to by Messrs Barker (secretary), Phennah (treasurer), and! Pritchard and Jones (auditors.) The year just closed has been a prosperous one, the dividend declared to each full member being il 2s. The number of members on the books is 186, of whom 176 are full members, 1 three-quarter member, 6 half members, and 3 quarter members. The remaining toasts were the" Town and Trade of Wrexham," proposed by the chairman and responded to by Messrs J. E. Jackson and T. Price, The Ladies," The Hostess," and The Press." Several songs were given by Messrs E. I Pritchard, Lewis, J Clutton, W. Jones, T. Samuel, R. Briscoe, J. A. Chadwick, J. Jones, J. Wynne, and C. Edwards, which contributed in no small degree to the hilarity of the evening. They were accompanied by Mr Pyne.

THE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. I In consequence of the retirement of the present members of the School Board a meeting of the Liberal "200 was held on Tuesday night to con- sider what action should be taken with regard to the matter. There was a large attendance, and Mr Simon Jones presided. After considerable and careful consideration the "200" decided that there was no ground for a contest providing the old members of the Board were returned unopposed. It was also decided that a deputation from the Association should confer with representatives of the Conservative party, with a view to arrange matters, and so avoid a contest. The meeting unanimously and emphatically agreed that no alteration in the balance of parties on the Board should be allowed. A strong opinion was expressed that any attempt by the Conservative party in forcing a contest would be throwing an unnecessary and unjustifiable expense upon the town. There are signs that the Conservatives intend to embroil the town with another election. Why this should be it is hard to find out, for in no town I has the Education Act been worked with less friction to parents or denominations than in Wrexham. The nominations must be sent in by Monday, the 28th, an'! the contest, if any, will take place on January Sth. «

THE MESSIAH. The Wrexham Philharmonic Society gave a second performance of the Messiah in the Public Hall on Monday night, The Society made a laudable effort to give another performance before Christmas, but we cannot congratulate them upon the result as heartily as we did upon the performance of the Creation." The weakness observable on Monday was due perhaps to many causes, and the absence of the Rev. C. Hylttjn Stewart, owing to the death of the Dean of Chester, was one. Although Mr Josef Cantor proved a ready substitute, the choir lacked the attack and general smartness with which its rendering of Hadyn's choruses were given under Mr Stewart. This is of course by way of apologetic criticism, and hardly comes within our province because, an-i we think our readers will agree that when a society announces the performance of a work so well known as the Messiah it might be reasonably expected to render it so as to silence adverse critical remarks. This the Philharmonic Society did not do, and the cause of the defects were evidently due to the want of careful rehearsal both as regards chorus and baud. This lack of unity and somewhat generally unsympa- thetic performance is the more to be regretted because the Society had aimed at the very laudable object of making the prices so low as to place the performance within the reach of all classes. The remarkable small charges made (2s 6d, Is, and 6d), rendered it if anything the more necessary that the performance should be of the best, because many persons would hear the great work for the first time, and would not, perhaps, be impressed with it as they should. We refer particularly to the chorus, which was certainly not up to its usual excellent standard. The band was not so satisfac- tory as could be desired, but if the conductor- substitute—had kept it down in one or two parts during the solos it would have been better. This was particularly noticeable in one of the contralto solos, during which the band comoletelv drowned I, the voice of the soloist. w The artistes engaged were Madame Laura Smart, ) of the Liverpool concerts. This lady is well- ) known in the town, and made a very favorable impression, her rendering of I know that my Redeemer liveth" being very successful. Mr Castings (Hereford Cathedral) was the tenor, and did his part with greater success than on the occasion of his last visit here. He offended the purists by finishing on a top A in Thou shalt break t hem," but otherwise was good. This con- cert will be remembered as being remarkable by the fact that the contralto solos were taken by Miss Annie Hughes, of Brynhyfryd, and it is but doing bare justice to say that her rendering of that magnificent air, "He was despised," was very fine. Miss Hughes is to be congratulated upon her success of Monday. The bass solos were taken by another amateur, Mr J. W. Thomas, a gentleman whose musical association is very wide. His portion of the performance was, with one excep- tion, very creditible. In "The Trumpet shall sound," the trumpet obligato was admirably played. The audience, we regret to say, was very small, but it is to be sincerely trusted that this Society, and the other musical society, which gives a concert early next month, may be induced to give similarly arranged concerts.

WREXHAM AND DISTRICT ANGLERS' ASSOCIATION. Un r rid ay evening the first annual dinner of the Wrexham and District Anglers' Association was given at the Wynnstav Arms Hotel. This Asso- ciatioa, which has been in existence two years only, was formed for the purpose of encouraging that innocent and rational recreation, the art of angling. A code of rules has been drawn UP, and it is a matter worthy of consideration to find that the members have laid themselves under honorahlp OUDaS, to refrain from all unfair and unsportsman- like methods of taking fish, and to conduct them- selves as gentlemen when permission has been given them to fish in private waters. It ia per- haps desiraoxe to mention this in order that local gentlemen, knowing that such a well-ordered Association exists, may be willing to extend to it the privilege of fishing in waters that are closed to the general public. The dinner was served up at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, the chair being taken by Mr J. Oswell Bury, the vice-president of the Association, in the room of Mr Evan Morris, the president, who was unavoidably detained in London. The Chairman was supported by Major Leadbetter, chief con- stable ,r E. T. Fitch, in the vice-chair Messrs. J. B.lurkss, W. Palmer, J. H. Kidd, J. Huxley, R. W. Evans, Dicker Jones, Gea. Bevan C. Mur- less, J Cheetham, J. Olierhtad, Geo. Weaver, Joan Evans, Joseph Smith, treasurer, &c. After the proposal of the usual loyal toasts, the Chairman proposed "The Army, Navy, and Auxiliary Forces." He regretted that he had been cotnpeded to withdraw himself from the active working of the Volunteers, but he assured them he s >ould stil: take a deep interest in the foree and occasionally help them with the shooting (Ap- plause. ) Major Leadbetter, in responding for the armv pointed out that England generally had some little war on hand, anti they would fi- u that the country's trade was dependent on her army. (Hear, hear.) When he had been with his regiment he always took a great interest in fishing, which he managed to find in all parts of the world, and he should be glad if they would allow him next year to become a member of the Association. (Cheers ) Quartermaster-Sergt. Oilerhead responded for the volunteers in a humourous speech, in which he recounted his experience of the early days of the movement when he joined twenty-six years ago. At this point the Chairman read letters from several gentlemen regretting their inability to be present. They included the Hon. G. T. KCDyoD, M. P. (patron of the Association), Mr Evan Morris the president (who asked to be allowed to furnish the Association with a repast at Easter), Mr E. M. Jones, Mr Alfred Owen, Mr R. J. Powell, Mr A. E. Lewis, Mr Bernaad Lewis, Mr James Ingham, and Mr F. C. Richards. The letters having been read, the Chairman rose to propose the toast of the evening, viz., Success to the Wrexham and District Angler's Associa- tion He had very great p!easure in proposing the toast, although he much regretted the absence regrette d the a b sence of Mr Evan Morris—(hear, hear)-who he felt certain would have been ab!e to have done better justice to it than he (the chairman) was able to do being no fisherman. He congratulated the Asso- ciation upon the success it had already achieved, and he had no doubt whatever that as it became more widely known, and the excellent rules- which he had read-more generally appreciated, the Association would prosper and prosper exceed- mgly. (Cheers ) He thought the Association had d»ne right in having an annual dinner, for there was nothing like a dinner for bringing people together for then they could talk about the big fish they had caught and the bigger fish that got away- (laughter) -for it was strange that the biggest fish always di,i get away. (Renewed laughter.) He felt sure that the fishing in the town and district would still be improved by the efforts of the Association as it had to some extent been already. There was no reason why the local brooks should not be improved. He could remember-having come to town in 1847—(laughter)—an old fisher- man now at rest, Edwin the fisherman-(hear, hear)—catching some good trout in the town brook. I C) ana lie (the chairman) used to fish in the Roundel aud afterwards bathe there. (L-Au-hter and applause.) At present the fishing in the town brook was not worth much, although he was told good eels could be caught there still. (Laughter.) He had noticed some fine trout in the stream near the range at Erddig, and was shocked to find that a large number of fish had been poisoned by some one putting chloride of lime or something of the I kind in the water. (Shame.) He felt sure that as the Association became better known, as its admirable rules were more widely read, the neigh- bouring gentlemen would give the members leave to fish in many private waters, resting perfectly sure that no harm would be done. He begged to give them the toast of success to the Association coupled with the name of Mr Josiah Brown. (Cheers.) Mr Brown, in responding, thanked the chairman for his allusions to the work of the Association, and said they had had several fishing competitions, which had been very successful. (Hear, hear.) The gentlemen in the neighbourhood had been very kind to the Association, Mr Peel, of Brynypys, having allowed the members to fish a considerable distance in the Dee from private grouud, and he hoped that Sir Watkin might be induced to allow the Association to fish the river Tanat at Llanged- wyn. He felt sure that if the application were made the permission would be readily granted. (Hear, hear.) Major Leadbetter suggested to the Association the advisability of commencing to watch the river Alyn, which he said was not poisoned now by the works at Mold, and by stocking it with trout, the owners along the bank could be induced to give the necessary permission to the members. (Hear, hear. ) Mr R. W. Evans then proposed The Town and Trade of Wrexham," which was acknowledged by Mr C. Murlcss. Mr Lacke Holt prop(ised The Committee," coupling with it the name of Mr Joseph Smith, the treasurer, who, in responding, said with regard to the financial position of the Association, in the first year the receipts were jE13 13s 6d, and the expenditure 913 13s aid — (hear, hear)-whilst for the present year the re- ceipts were £ 16 9s 6i, with an expenditure of f9 0" 10d, leaving a balance of £ (j 8a 8d in favor of the society. (Applause.) The Association consis- ted of ordinary members who paid 133 per year, and honorary members paying 03 a year. There was a system of prizes extending over the year from January to Novemberfor the heaviest specimen of fish caught, three prizes being offered for each kind of fish, the prizes amounting to JE3 in value. Fishing matches were also arranged, when all the members went out together, the firdt one this year being at Bangor, when Mr Evan Morris generously provided the members with refreshments of a sub- stantial character. The second match, for money prizes amounting to 92 2s 6d, and for articles given by the tradesmen of the town, took place at Llan- ymynech in the river Verniew, and proved very successful. He trusted the Association would be assisted in the future as it had been so generously in the past. (Applause.) Mr George Bevau proposed the health of the Chairman in a characteristic speech, after which the toasts of "The Ladies" and "The Press" brought the proceedings to a close. During the evening songs were given by Mr W. Swann, Mr Brown, and other gentlemen, and ten- ded greatly to enhance a thoroughly enjoyable dinner.

———— 0 ———— BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21ST. Before the Mayor (W. E. Samuel, Esq.) in the chair T. C. Jones, Esq., E. M. Jones, Esq and George Bradley, Esq. PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS. Mr Peter Price, landlord of the Black Lion Inn, applied for an extension of an hour on that night (Monday), the occasion being the annual supper of the Tontine Society held at his house.-The Magistrates granted the application. Mr Robert Williams of the Horns Inn, applied for an occasional license for the Public Hall, on Christmas Day, when it was proposed to hold a ball there.—The Magistrates declined to grans the license on the ground that the ordinary license placed Christmas Day in the same category as Sun- days, and they declined to travel out of that diebuin.-Tiie Magistrates' Clerk said as a share- holder of the company, he should enquire how the hall came to be let on Christmas Day fur the purposes of a ball. WATER RATE. The Bench heard one case of non najnnent of water rate brought by the Water Company, and made the usual order for payment. ———— + ————

COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21f;T. Before T. Ll. FitzHugh, Esq., in the chair, E. Davies, Esq., M.D., and C. W. Townshend, Esq. NON-ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL. Several persons were summoned by Mr EJward Williams, visiting officer to the Union School Attendance Committee, and the Brymbo School Board, for having neglected to send their children regularly to school.—The usual fines and orders were made. GAME TRESPASS. I Simon Lloyd, miner, New Brighton, Minera, was charged with trespassing in pursuit of conies. -Mr T. B. Acton, who appeared to prosecute, said the trespass took place on the Plaspower estate at Esclusham Above, on land in the occupa- tion of Mr Thomas Evans.—It appeared that about half-past three on the afternoon of November 22nd, the defendant was seen setting a snare, and subsequently twelve others were taken from him. —The defendant, who admitted the offence. was fined 10s and 8s 6d costs.

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I CHRISTMAS 1885 Differs little in its essential characteristics from Christmas, 1884; Christmas is Christmas" what- ever yeai records its advent. The coralled holly's just as red, and the ivy-leaves as bright and glossy as in ages past whilst the misletoe is just as good a medium for mild flirtatious. Christmas holidays, and the festivities incident to the season, are looked forward to now with the same zest as ever they were still, in this respect, there is, as there must ever be in all things sublimary, a change, either for better or worse—progress is a natural law—nothing stands still, there must be either growth or decay. Vows and resolutions made last Advent Season under pressure of Sorrow, wrong, and trouble," where are they now—those good intentions with which a place that shall be nameless is said to be paved ? Some, perchance, in that twelve month's interregnum have jeopardised their very reputa- tion— "The purest treasure mortal times afford Is-spotless reputation that away Men are but gilded team or painted clay." Frustrated schemes, disappointed hopes-have no doubt formed a page in the past year's history, as in that of its predecessors— The best liid schemes of mice and men Gang aft a-gley. Humanity still holds its sway and human nature is the self-same commodity it was last Christmas- time. There have been wars and rumours of wars" —"the greed of gain" is still as keen as ever- Sine thit devoted thirst began, Man has forgot to feel for man The pulse of social life is dead, And all its fonder feelings fled. War, too, has sullied nature's charms, For gold provokes the world to arms C,)mpetition, also, is as sharp as any black frost et,er wa?, and men's minds are now exercised, as in days of yore, as to who shall figure first or fore- most, and most practically illustrate the popular theory of the "survival of the fittest"- To all ihat breathe the airs of Heaven, Sume boon of strength has niture given- To man she gave the flame refined, Th.it sp crk of He Lven-a thinking mind But rare gifts are ever attended by peculiar dan- gers," and how vast, how limitless is human thought Out of the heart are the issues of life," and what momentous issues are even now trembling in the balance Since the commencement of 1885 what bright prospects have been clouded, if not totally eclipsed, and in many instances, how heavily has the hand of sorrow pressed But aching hearts may throb again with joy- Down in the human heart, Crushed by the Tempter, Feelings lie buried that Grace cAn restore Touched by a loving hand, Wakened by kindness. Chordi that were broken Will vibrate once more. Yes, many a life-page opened bright enough with the commencement of the present year. But, as a I late very eminent statesman once remarked, "a good many things have happened since then The General Election, for instance, with all its restiess turmoil and excitement but of this we have perhaps heard and seen sufficient, at least for the present, and electioneering proper bears perhaos but a very distant relationship to the events and sentiments characterising the Christ- mas world. There are few of us, however, but will be inclined to vote for Christmas Cheer," and poll early—whether by ballot or by open voting—in favour of a general contest in which the candidates are all on the side of a generous and philanthropic policy, the principles of which are perfect peace," a real "retrenchment," and a truly radical reform, "—peace in the way of increased love and unity, with mutual sympathy between the members of every household retrenchment as exhibited by restricted bitterness ot spirit between man and man in the discussion of social, political, and religious questions, and a true and general reform-both "foreign" and "domestic" —iu the way of well-spent lives—rescue to the perishing and forbearance to the fallen, and the exercise of a wide-spread Christian charity, born of hatred to sin with compassion for the sinner, and culminating in a broad and universal brother- hood throughout the world In furtherance of Universal Suffrage," such as this, a plampiao, majority is a foregone conclusion. But other thincja havn happened hp.sid«s the I great election. Vacant seats in Parliament have again been filled, but there are other vacancies which cannot be filled up, either by constituency or redistribution." The empty chair within the chimney corner—the vanished hand and voice for ever stilled-these form the "dissolution" of a life-time these constitute a grievance no Parlia- ment can remedy Familiar forms have vanished from our midst, and hands that grasped our arm in cordial Christmas greeting just a year ago greet us now, alas no more. We miss such hand-clasps and such friendly greetings, more than, perhaps, we always care to show, with all our sophistry and "sound" philosophy, for in this world of work and waiting it is well that its complex and cumbrous machinery should move with as little friction as possible. Reflections such as these are sobering and saddening enough, but sorrow and adversity are often blessings in disguise, serving to keep the memory green," for, as had been well- observed by a well-known and able living divine, in reference to trials, anxieties, perplexities, and afflictions, What should we be without them ? How would our graces grow without them ? Where would be the exercise of faith were it not for the afflictions of life ? Where would be the exercise of patience if it were not for the trials and disappointments of life ? No-these graces grow, not in the heat of prosperity, not amidst the success and the glory of life these are plants which only thrive in the shade, and when watered with the tears of grief Christmas, of course, is spent in various ways bv various people, and this "diversity" may well illustrate Shakespeare's Seven ages of Man." Family re-unions are proverbial to the season- heavily-laden trains bearing Christmas visitors and Christmas hampers to their respective destinations —busy railway officials anxious for anything and everything except the Christmas tip "—and the general hurry and bustle of the railway stations, all going to make up the annual scene of pleasurable excitement consequent on the exigencies of the season. As we have said, Christmas is spent in multifarious ways. There are those to whom their very existence is in itself a delight, and who, with youth at the helm anI pleasure at the prow," enjoy life to the full, regardless of its obligations, its fleeting hours, and insecurity of tenuie. Others enjoy their Christmas in a good old-fashioned way. and, whilst admitting that life's not all coleur tie rose, are determined-at least at Christmas-time—to make the best of everything, and, if they can't look through "rose-colored spectacles," at all events not to look blue Then, amongst the list of merry-makers, comes 'Arry, with that killing collar and sublime moustache, and who feels it incumbent upon him to devote his leisure and his loose—very loose- cash to the capricious necessities of his many feminine admirers. Next, in the panorama of the general carnival, we see our poorer brethren and sisters, whose torn and naked feet leave upon our hearts such imprints as, thank God our own Christmas comforts cannot readily erase, and in the midst of our enjoyments we are forced to remember that "the poor we have always with us." But, although almost incredible, there are not wanting sceptics and scoffers even at this genial season. which no doubt is "sour grapes" enough to those unable to appreciate its genuine pleasures and transforming powers. Men to wlllm a Merry Christmas is meaningless jargon, unless it means a merry iiiaddle Aleli-save the mark—who would much rather "toss up for two" at a bar- counter-" five out of nine or sudden death "-ttiail toss a penny to a poorer brother, or rescue, even by a thought, five out of itilt,,ey-nine wretches tht;y rreet-fellow creatures whose very existence may fitly be likened to a living death—not su lueu," but too long drawn-out! But Christmas, after all, is the peculiar paradise of childhood. It is, of course, welcome to the orthodox school-boy as are flowers in May bat to the little child what joyous mystery surronuds the festal season What charm in the revelry of anticipation—what speculative theories as to grand- pa's contribution and uncle's Christmas" tip." What a wealth of tenderness in grandma's morning kiss, and how suitable her little thoughtful present seems, followed up, as it is, by gifts from relatives of less antiquity, but not less sincere, who enter into a loving rivalry in their crowning efforts to produce the monster Christmas Tree All this may be a pleasant fiction now—'twas not so then The child believes it-as he does to-day—with un- questioning faith, and the Santa Claus" of its infantile years may exercise in after-life an influence more potent than education fosters, and more generous than wordly wisdom would dictate. In short, the wonder-working influence of Christmas extends to the uttermost parts of the earth-its circumference, that of the world, and its diameter from east to west The old, old story Spreads from pole to pole. Its magic spell being felt alike by soldier-lover and by sailor-son— Heroes in exile until duty's done Whilst at home and abroad, peasant, pauper, patriot, and prince, yield one and all to its compulsory powers." Well, the birth of another year is close at hand. With all its boundless possibilities, and may our past experience, however hard, teach us some good lesson, even though hyssop should for a time predominate may it teach us to sympathise more deeply with our struggling fellow-creatures—to feel for others-to be more sincere—and to realize the truth contained in the well-known beautiful lines- Howe're it be, it seems to me 'Tis noble only to be good: Pure hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman blood In accordance with the usual custom, a tour of the shops has been made, and the task has been considerably lightened by the fact that the estab- lishments have generally been decked out in Christmas dress. In commencing the notice of the booksellers, we note that Messrs. Bayley and Co., 51, Hope-street, dis- close a rich collection of articles suitable for this, and, in fact, for every season. Very noticeable are the photo prints of our political leaders, the artistic merits of which are very great. The stock in- cludes books bound in various styles, annuals. a. large number of diaries, blotting cases, albums, Christmas cards in immense variety, the marvellous Caxton packet of Christmas cards, which at the cost of one shilling only, provides it's purchaser with thirty-six cards of artistic design and superior finish medallion views of the Parish Church, and a host of other articles, which space alone forbids being mentioned.—In the glass and china depart- ment there is an extensive display of the choicest manufactures in that line. Toilet sets of elegant design call for praise, whilst the latest novelty in. troduced is exceedingly good. It consists of vases of the newest shapes made of a brown unglazed ware, and is ornamented with cleverly modelled wreathes of flowers. We understand that. thpq,, vases are specially prepared for painting. A visit to Mr Little's, the Library, Hope-street, will well repay intending purchasers. He has a most carefully selected stock of all the pretty novelties of the season at prices to suit all, ranaing from sixpence to ten pounds. The Christmas and New Year's cards are as extensive in variety as they are artistic in design, most of the patterns being real works of art. A special feature among them are the hand painted opals mounted on plush, about which it is impossible to speak too highly- in fact they are simply perfect. At this establish- ment may also be seen the newest books of the season, including histories, travels, and adventures, and a large selection of illustrated and coloured books for young people, annual volumes, diaries, ( calendars, &c., &c. Mr Potter, of High-street, displays a selection of Christinas cards, useful diaries which no careful person should be without, boxes of fancy gouds and a host of articles suitable for the Christmas season. Mr Rogers, of Paternoster Buildings, Hope-street, makes a display of the usual beautiful cards for the festive time and a peep inside shows a choice selection of books of all prices and all values. The shops of Messrs Hughes and Son, in Hope-street, which is particularly attractive with Christmas cards, and Mr Fisher, of Church- street, deserve special mention. Mr Thomas Phennah has an elegant selection of fancy articles at his shop in Bridge-street. They consist of charming Kate Greenaway figures in ooreelain, the publications of the Religious Tract Society, Christmas cards of curious and new de- signs, work-baskets, purses to suit all sums .of money, from the modest penny to the magnificent pound, whilst ranged round is a great quantity of wallpaper, which is to be seen in even greater pro- fusion at the branch store lately opened in College- street. Passing to the drapery establishments the visitor is struck with the varied and admirable display in the windows of the several establishments. Messrs W. and J. Prichard, of 14, Hope street, the well-known firm of drapers, present articles of utility and beauty. The shop is well-stocked with a variety of excellent evening dress goods, down quilts, blankets and Welsh lfannels, which are peculiarly appropriate to the winter season. There is in addition the usual excellent display of millin- ery and other goods. Mr John Rowland, Town Hill, has his establish- ment replete with a well-selected stock of suitable and seasonable goods, including fancy articles appropriate for presents. They include silk hand- kerchiefs, household requisites, tea cosies with seasonable mottoes, &c. Mr I owland has a large supply of excellent French cretonnes, of elegant design. Messrs R. and T. Sauvage, Town Hill, have very well dres3ed windows, and a vis:t to the interior of the shop discloses a perfect wealth of curtains, tapestry, mantles and lace goods, and furs, which make this shop so well- known and so attractive to the ladies. Fancy goods are n.)t forgotten, and the counters are covered with a r'°h display. Mr C. E. Evaus, of the Cro-vil. qhop, makes an attractive display of dress matt"alwith a good and well-assorted stock of goods at P ices to suit the times. Mr Albany Paddon, Comptou Hous High- street, makes an elegant show of ??'?. ?? greater portion of which are of a more us??. ?"?h grtater a strictly ornamental kind. There is a very large assortment of men's and youth a suits at prices v- hi-ii bring tlie,n within the n:c1. vf all. In addition to those the articles of millinery and ladies skirtings deserve speaial mention. Messrs Jones and Jones, of Westminster- buildings, make a very attractive display of fancy goods, a special line being that of presents for Christmas. These consist of handkerchiefs in neat boxes, caps, collarettes, silk neckties, and a variety of other articles of rich design. The stock also comprises the usual selection of furs, mantles, &c. Mr Price Davies, of Henblas-street and Regent- street, has at both his establishments tastefully- decorated windows, and a countless number of articles for the little stranger," and children of all growths and ages. Miss Jones, 40, High-street, has a very elegant selection of charming novelties in her shop, and a visit will be amply repaid. We must not omit to mention the attractive dis- play made by Messrs Jones, of the Old Bank Buildings, of Christmas novelties in ties, collars, &c. In one of the windows is the chair to be pre- sented at the Wrexham Eisteddvod on Monday. It would be obviously impossible to do more than to mention to our readers as being well-known sh.)ps, worthy a visit at this sight-seeing season, Messrs T. C. Jones, Church-street; E. Lloyd, Regent-street, where Christmas novelties are in great profusion; E. Richards, Hope-street, famous for its milliuery and the general excellence and cheapness of its prices, with the variety of its stock. Owen Elias, Henblas-street; Peters and Rowland, G. Ca'decott, Regent-street, William Thomas, Hope-street, and a large number of others. Amongst the outfitters we notice the very effective display made by Mr A. Rhys Jones, 1, Hope-strr 3t, where hats and gentlemen's outfits are provided in the manner usual to this well- known establishment. Over the way Mr Charles Davies has filled his window with a number of ties, collars, umbrellas, and a quantity of articles peculiar to gentlemen. A speciality is made at this season of the year in dress tie3 and shirts, whilst the resources of the establishment are excellent for the manufacture of dress suits. The fancy repositories are especially attractive. Mrs Thomas, 4. Hope-street, displays a large quantity of all kinds of English and foreign wools and German needlework, which will no doubt attract numerous customers. The other repositories include Misses Whiiinc High-street Mrs Parry, Town Hill, who has a very tasteful display of all the latest novelties Mr Hockenhull, Hope-street Mr R. Roberts, Town Hill Mr Sudiow, Hope-street, where the millinery and other articles not perhaps strictly to be termed fancy are really excellent Miss Brown, Hope-street Mr Fearnley, Hope-street &c., &c. In Bridge-street, Mr Edward Roberts provides for the want of his locality and something more, and the assortment of neat articles suitable for presents is very large. There are few shops in the town which possess greater attractions at Christmas time than the jewellers. Mr D. D. Pierce, Hope-street, exhibits amongst other articles his celebrated 400 day clock, which has been going for the past twelve months without winding. Mr Pierce displays a number of works of the jeweller's art suitable for Christmas presents, whilst his display of electro-silver goods is very fine. He exhibits some clocks of novel design, which have the great advantage of being artistic and cheap. The wedding rings, which are made a speciality at this shop, are pronounced to be as magical as ever. Mr F. Fraser, High-street, makes a special show of guinea silver watches of superior finish, warranted to go," and a host of other things eligible for Christmas presents, including new steel goods, garnet goods, and marble clocks of beautiful design. MI T. Hey wood, High-street, exhibits a large 2 ZD stock of jewellery of the first-class quality, which is met with at this shop, including rings of various kinds and values. Mr Edwin Owens, 18, Town-hill, possesses a very elegantly displayed window, ia which he exposes fur sale a very large stock of gold and silver jewellery, gold and silver watches, breakfast cruets, and a large collection of other articles of good design, and offered at low prices. Inside the shop there are clocks in large numbers, and electro- plated goods, which cannot fail to secure purchasers, Mr Owens has a novelty in the shape of an automatic watch, which shows the time in the centre of the dial, the usual figures and hands being dispensed with. Another novelty shown here is a combined watch-key and pencil, manufactured in nickel silver, the key being so constructed to fit any watch, and may be said to have met a long felt want. Mr F. L. Scotcher, High-street, makes an at- tractive display of general goods, including articles of jewellery for which his establishment is well known. Mr Martin, Bank-street, makes a very neat dis- play of elegant and cheap articles, which those who wish a genuine bargain will not fail to inspect. The window is beautifully arranged, and a glance is sufficient to assure the public that a really good article is to be obtained here. The Grocers' windows are as usual especially attractive Messrs C. K. Benson and Co., of the well-known North Wales and Salop Supply Stores, High-street, make an excellent display in the fine shop, which, since last year, has been extended very consider- ably, the entire premises, upstairs, and with the capacious cellars beneath, being devoted to the demands of the very extensive business. As our read- ers know, the Stores, which have been established for the purpose of supplying the general public with r articles of utility and eneral consumption at the smallest possible profit on the original manufactur- ing cost, attract general attention by a highly effective display of seasonable goods, embracing extensive supplies of crystallised and dried fruits for dessert, French plums, Valencia and Muscatel raisins, cosaques and bon-bons, iced and fruitcakes, biscuits, Eleme figs, all descriptions of tinned and potted goods every variety of kitchen requisites jams, preserved ginger Cheshire, Stilton, Edam. Roquefort, Gorgonzolo, Gruyere, and Parmesan cheese, &c. It may be mentioned as a special feature in connection with this establishment is their tea and coffee department, to which they give particular attention, in the blending of the right kinds of teas in order :o secure the desired flavour, aud also in regard to the coffee the utmost care is bestowed, not only to obtain the finest growths of the various descriptions, but also the method of roasting is on a new and improved principle, by which the delicate aroma is retained. In short, these stores are not only replete with every requisite for the present season, but arc calculated to meet the requirements of the public in every possible respect. We may add that this enterprising firm have also a similar establishment • /"i III oross-street, Oswestry, which is carried on in every respect upon the same principles as their Wrexham Stores. Comprehensive price lists are issued by the firm which can be had gratis and will well repay close perusal, if only for the purposes of comparison with the ordinary prices charged. In concluding this notice we should remark that Messrs Benson have made the important branch of wines and spirits into a special department. Mr Alimand, Hope-street, has a window decorated with lanterns which at night are lighted and show off the tiue display of cosaques, with whicii the window is tilled, to great advantage. Tne usual Christmas goods may be purchased here, and the well- known reputation of the establishment is the guarantee of purity and good quality. Mr Edward Lewis, Hope-street, shows a choice collection of Christmas articles of the best kind. Messrs Piiidips and Co., the tea warehouse, 1, Town Hid, following their usual custom, makes no special display, for tho firm's name and good tea are synonymous. It is a remarkable tribute that however the public taste may vary, Messrs Phillips' tea never loses its multitude of votaries.—At the branch store, 19, Hope-street, Christmas goods of the usual excellent quality may be obtained. Mr M. D. Jones, Market Hall Shop, shows a well tilled shop of Cuaistmas goods and general groceries of first class quality. Mr Jones' window is neatly dressed and is worthy a visit. Passing, too, a hurried glance at the other ahopi we notice that Messrs Dutton and Co., Messrs Timmis and Co., Messrs Barnes and Co., Messrs H. and T. Jones, provision merchants, High-street, Queens-street, and Chester-street, Mr R. riioiiias, Brouk-street and Holt-street Buildings, Mr Brunt, Town Hill, Mr Williamson, pork butcher, Town Hill, Mr Woodward, Regent street, Mr Parker, Charles-street, Mr Margetts, pork butcher, Bank- street, Mrs Phillips, Queen-street, Mr Thomas Price, 38, Lambpit-street, Mr W. J. Williams, Town Hill, Mr Noah Price, and others present equally seasonable and well-arranged display in their respective lines of business. The chemists do not make any very marked display for the festive season. Mr J. F. Edisbury has a well-ordered and neatly arranged shop filled with articles suitable for presents in the way of scents, ornamental boxes, toilet requisites, &c. Messrs Edisbury and Co's. North Wales orated water manufactures still sustain their well earned reputation for the purity and excellence of the renowned beverages. "Vitasdone" continues to find increasing favor with those who desire a recuperative temperance drink. Mr Francis, Chemist, has his usual sub- stantial well-assorted stock at Hope-street and Town Hill. He exhibits some seasonable and use- ful articles in the form of chest protectors, respira- tors, electric hair brushes, surgical stockings, knee caps, anklets, fruit, soaps, Mr Francis is the local agent for Kinmond's Leamington Mineral Waters, winch have had a very large sale this season. Before passing on to notice the confectioners, a visit to Mr W. A. Bayley's shop in Church-street will be amply repaid. There are here some very finely designed toilet services and other articles in china of good quality and wonderful prices. The basket department contains all that is'required in wicker work. Amongst the confectioners Messrs. Stevens. the well-known firm of refreshment contractors, made a very elegant display, in fact it may be said that their window has been the ocuUc of .t.t.t.<> sight-seers. Whilst one shop has been filled with the more substantial Droducts of the firm's bakery, the other window has been filled with wonderful specimens of the confectioner's art. In the centre of the window is a fine cake of very classical design and careful finish, whilst around are placed large numbers of cakes of less pretentious, but of no less value, when considered from the consumer's point of view. As a mark of the high position attained by this firm. we may remark that it has secured the second prize silver medal at the recent Food Exhibition at the Westminster Aquarium. Messrs. Stevens by no means neglect the class of cookery suited to the humbler purse, as a glance in the shop will show. Mr Simon Jones, Hope-street, has an excellent supply of the celebrated Wrexham Pork Pies, Christmas cakes, mince pies, &c. Mr William Kendrick, Regent-street, has a neatly decorated window, filled with cakes of I various kinds, and boxes of the Wrexham ginger- bread which has received the Ro. al patronage. Those who know its quality pronounce it ex- cellent. Displays of great excellence are made by Mr Leece, 6, High-street and Yorke-street; Mr S. Maddocks, Hope-street, who has a fine collection of bridal cakes Mr Boden, Town-hill Mr Ed- wards, Bridge-street; Mrs Evans, Church-street; Mr Stanford, the Cocoa Palace Miss Goodfellow, Mr T. Sauvage, Henblas-street; Mr R. Williams, Horns Inn, &c., &c. Amongst the ironmongers, Mr J. C. Gittins, 7, Hope-street, offers a splendid selection of lamps, electro-plated goods, and other articles of first-class quality. Mr J. E. Powell. 6, Town-hill, makes a speciality of some very fine electro-plated and Britannia metal ware, which are of great beauty. He shows some beautiful breakfast cruets of crown Derby set in electro-plate. In the window is a collection of lamps and articles of Stannic ware, renowned for its durability. The other ironmongers, Mr R. O. Jones, High- street, Messrs Rogers and Jackson, and Mr Williams, Hope-street, have very seasonable dis- plays. The gentlemen who cater for the under- standings of their fellow citizens have a sub- stantial show. The well-known establishments of Mr Palmer exhibit, both at Town Hill and Hope- street, an excellent display of boots and shoes, including the celebrated K tnd Natural boots. Mr D. Davies, Mr Rogers, Yorke-street, Messrs Oliver and Baker show innumerable boots and shoes of excellent manufacture. The game dealers have a profusion of game for the season, and the shops of Messrs Weaver, David Jones, and John Roberts and Son, Market Hall, are sights worth the coming to see, Messrs Roberts' old-established premises being literally crammed with game of all kinds. Messrs Strachan and Evans make an excellent show of the choicest grows of plauts and all the necessaries for gardening which are to be found in this well-known shop. The display in the window includes wreathes of porcelain and cafe flowers, Solaniums, Ericus, Drocacnas, Lomarias, &e. Mr J. Farquharson has a really excellent display of fruits and seasonable plants, which add greatly to charm the visitor to his shop in the Market Hall. Amongst the tobacconists may be mentioned Mrs Rogers', Church-street, where there is an ex- cellent display of pipes and smoking materiald. I Messrs E. and T. Price, and Mr Harrison Williams, Regent-street, and Mr Jones, 40, Hope-street, make elegant and attractive shows, and will no doubt earn well deserved custom, This column must not close without a passing glance at the various firms which supply tLe neces- sary spirits and liquors used in the compounding of Christmas drinks. Messrs Williams and Co., the Town Hall Vaults, have a well-earned reputation for the general excellence and purity of their goods. Mr John Williams, Town Hill, Messrs Summers and Fitch, Mr Wilder, Market Hall, and Messrs Murless and Knight, compete for public custom, and our readers may be sure of securing the real article from these well-known houses. On Tuesday night the streets of the town were crowded by multitudes of sightseers anxious to inspect the richly-adorned windows in the various thoroughfares. The centres of attraction were the butchers, the tremendous display of meat made by Mr David Jones and Mr Lee in Hope-street being generally admired, On the fown Hill, a crowd constantly collected round Mr Williamson's shop which was, as usual, filled with pork sufficient one would imagine, to provision Wrexham for several months. In the butchers' market Mr Woodward, Mr Lee, Mr Humphreys, Mr Clarke, Mr Owens, Mr Holmes, Mr Roberts T""Iro 11 lYlr rnce, Esiess Mrs Wilson, Mrs Davies, Mrs Williams, and a host of others made capital displays. Mr Llewelyn Griffiths made a rich display of bacon, Dutch and Normandy butterine, American cheese, and pure Irish butter. Mr Bird's stores were literally groaning under a great weight of provisions, for which his establishments are famous. The fish- mongers make a good display, and the stalls of Miss Cross, Mr Booth, and Mr Davies are skilfullv aTate hourt The streets contmued crowded u? a late hour.

Coughs, Colds, Shortness of Breath  1, Bronchial Effections speedily relieved ?Y 1 • HOREHOUND AND CUL JRODYNE Cot ?T? ??S  year no family should be without it in the house. Prepared in bottles at 5d, Is 1 and    Ediabury, 3, Higb.stt'eet. W8

NOTES AND QUERIES. TOWN AND COUNTRY. I In order that everyone may be prepared for the I etirring events which are before us, Jet me offer the following "tips" as likely to be realized according to some timid persons in town. JANUARY. 19th.-A large crowd of the unemployed visit Llannerch Panna in search of work. They are hospitably entertained by the Honorable Host, who makes a few excellent jokes, and presents each with his autograph and a book-marker. 4Dtn.—shocking accident to the Corporation stsam roller, which, becoming unmanageable, dashes at frantic speed up the Town Hill, and is afterwards entirely lost sight of.—Weather remarkably mild. FEBRUARY. ^Jeeting of Mr Osborne Morgan's supporters at lthos decide to utilize.the church there as a gynma- sium. The organ removed to the Cocoa Rooms, and the font placed near Johnstown as a cattle trough. Shower of Herrings at Kuabon. 14th-Dreadful dkcovery at the new Post Office. The chief clerk, the architect, and several of the stuff suffocated under a pile of accumulated valentines.— Wrexham Liberal Association decide to have the east window from the Parish Church removed to their rooms in Btn k-titreet.-SkttitiL,, riot at Pancyockin. 27th-The Town Council sit for seven hotus upon the subject of the baths, al.d are unable to select a. site. A Councillor having suggested that St. Mark'" Church might be utilised after its disestablishment is promptly suspended. Intense sensation in the town in consequence, and the Mayor has to be protected by Sergeant-at-Arma. A chestnut tree blossoms in Chester-road which hid just been re-discovered at tho bottom of a considerable depth of mud. MARCH. 1st—This being St. David's Day, the Welsh electors of East Denbighshire assemble near Btytnbo Hall and unanimously pass a resolution calling upon Mr Osborne Morgan to at once produce the title deeds of the three-acre plot and the pedigree of the cow accom- panying the same, or to resign his seat.—Panic amongst local milk sellers. Sth-Huu,e of Commons pass Disestablishment and Disendowment (Wales) Act by -173 to 82. Special clause inserted that Parish Churches should be made into Liberal committee rooms if necessary, and all churches within a hundred yard s of a chapel to be unroofed or utilised by the public for general pur- poses. 17.-Town Council still in unrest on baths question. Members decide by twelve to two to wait until the coming in force of the Disestablishment and Dis- endowment (Wales) Act with a view of utilising the Vicarage. In consequence of this step, one of the curates, said to have been instigated by the Vicar, is discovered chalking the wor(Is" NL) Surrender on the Guildhall door. Offender captured, put in irons, and sent to Chester amid the greatest excitement. 23rd.-The Liberals of Gwersyllt institute dancing classes in the parish church. The clergy protest, but are gagged with surplices and confined in the vestry for several days, the only lit" rature allowed them being The Liberator and tracts on disestablishment. Considerable agitation at severe treatment, and the police, assisted by several regiments of infantry, rescue them.—The railway embankment near the King's Mills totally destroyed by fit-a.-Very severe frost, all water frozen and inhabitants have to drink Bass. Great mortality amongst teetotalers from thirst. APRIL. 1st.—Alarming telegram received from Ruabon that Sir Watkin had gone to Italy, in consequence of his defeat at the polls, taking with him Wynnstav, the park, the ponds, the bath grounds, and Broth Lodge, humour further stated that the hounds would be raffle i, and all the coal pits, &c., tilled up on the estate. Much excitement prevailed, but was allayed by second telegram drawing attention to the date. 7th.—Much consternation caused in the town by the news of the mysterious and sudden disappearance of the Borough Surveyor. An earnest search leads to his discovery in George-street, Rhosddu. where he had stuck fast in the mud. Prompt remedies lead to the Surveyor's complete restoration to health. 8th to 27th.—Between these dttes deputations from lihosddu visit members of the Council every half- hour, and members of the Lighting Committee every quarter-hour, praying for more lamps. Every mem- ber of the Council holds out manfully for many days, but at last give way, and the Council meeting for this month is held it. a ward of the Infirmary, the members being in cots. MAY. 1st. May Day procession at great length, headed by steam roller and tailed by the tire engine, paraded the streets for many hours. Business entirely suspended, and much excitement is caused by the boiler of the roller bursting in Hope-street, which breaks all the lamps in the street, one end of the boiler being projected into the Liberal Association Rooms, the other flies over the roofs into the Conser- vative Club. 5th. The L'ghting Committee of the Corporation, accompanied by a guard of medical man, visit Rhosddu, and, in a moment of frenzy, order a Bray's light of 50-candle power to be placed at intervals of teoneClfatl" every street in Rhosddu.—Town Council e act:i a new I.1¡;o\hb ()-t.t. who at once order one light of ,?'d!e"p?we7'?rb?  yards. I 16th.-This being 3rd Sunday after Easter, and 10bb after passing of D & D (Wales) Act, the clergy of diocese hold farewell service in parish church. Two canons go off in hysterics, three rural deans faint, whilst twenty-seven curates have to be taken home in cabs. 17th.—On following day a mass meeting of clergy held to bid good-bye to five canons, two arch-deacons. seven rural deans, eight vicars and rectors, with 1,376 curates, who leave Wrexham, assisted by special I grant from the Government, for Liverpool, en route I for America and other places as emigrants. -Liberal conversazione in Parish Church. 28th.-The Government send down the promised cows for all the electors in county and boroughs. Considerable difficulty is felt in serving them out, but by nightfall 7,321 cows have been taken away. A company for the supply of milk goes to smash at once, after being established seventeen years, and paying an annual dividend of 35 per cent. JUNE. 1st.—Government Commissioners arrive to map out the three-acre plots. Great dissatisfaction felt by some whose plot consists of macadam and hedge-row. —A tremendous gooseberry grown at Marford, and the sea-serpent observed near Connah's Quay. Well, perhaps this sample from my prophetic diary will suffice. What the remaining portion of the year may contain I shall perhaps disclose at a later period. By the bye, how singular it is that thoughts, not always religious, strike one in places of worship. A friend of mine was in a chapel on Sunday, when the minister read Isaiah vii, and one of the verses made him think of the three acres and a cow businers tre- mendously. Here it is, And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall nourish a young cow and two sheep and it shall come to pass," &c., &c. Curious as it may appear, a gentle smile passed from lip to lip of some friends at this proof of Holy writ for a clever Tory fiction. I notice in the dailies a paragraph, religiously copied too by some weeklies, that at the County Magistrates' Court on Monday, a collier was sum. moned by a fireman for having assaulted him on the occasion of the recent disturbances between Irish- men and Welshmen at the Plaspower Colliery." I learn that there was nothing mentioned about the ca se, except that the summons had not been served. These penny-a-liners have a fine time of it in im- posing on the dailies with information more or less inaccurate. It reminds one of a tale about an old liner, who was twitted as to the value of his informa- tion, and who summarily disposed of the argument by th practice remark, Never mind, so as the lines is ui » That is the chief end in view. The Li erpool Courier is nothing if not nasty. Because Mr Osborne Morgan goes to London, and a paragraph appears in the newspapers to that effect, it must needs show its spleen and say as many bitter tnings as it possibly can with regard to the elect of East Denbighshire. Even the day before, when com- rns-nting upon Mr Morgan's address at the Liverpool Institute, the Courier could not afford to do him justice, even apart from politics. Does this style of bitter personal journalism find favor among the cliente e of the Courier ? If so, I am sorry for it and tinem. ALFRED QUIZ.

I NOSTRADAMUS PROPHECY ABOUT 1886.-0n a marble tablet at Oberemmel, in Germany, the follow- ing lines are engraved :— Quando Marcus Pascha dabit, L, t Antonius Pentecost ;m celobrabit Et Joannes Christum a lorabit' Totus inundus vae elamabit. This means that when Easter falls on St. Mark's Day, 25th April; Pentecost on St. Anthony's Day, 13th June and Corpus Christi on St. John the Baptist's Day, 24th June, all the world will cry Woe! LNow in 1836 all these feasts will fall on the dates mentioned. The famous Noitradarnus born 14th Dec., 1502, and died at Salon, 24th June, 1566. saith Quand Georges Dieu crucifiera., Que Mark le resuscitera, Et 4Lue St Jean portera, La fin du monde arrivera. Il'f is, when Good Friday falls on St. Georges Day, 23rd April; Easter on St. Mark's Day, 25th April Corpus Christi on St. John's Dav 94th 2 junl end of the world will come. In 1896 ^hee Zee feSt clival days stated above.-Mantreal, G.:m'lda, Weekl?l Star.    Patent Medicines and Proprietary 4  "°, SALE<?prices'aafc C. K. BENSON, ?S Co's., North Wales Supply Stores, 14, High-streek Wrexham ESTABr,ISHED NEARLY 50 YEARS.-White'S Cele-  Llloc-Main Trusses. Single Trusses, frm IOs. etsTfromi8a- and post free. WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TDTTOCJ H. effective invention for the treatment of Hernia. rhj use of a steel sprinB, hiuliSl i its effecta. ig a.voided, a soft bandage being worn round the bodv while the requisite resisting power is sunnily b- H.. .1 ?? aloe-mam Pad and Patent Lever fitting T ..uoC-1Vlam l'a.d and Patent Lever fitting with 30 end °!oseness *hat it cannot be detected end for descriptive with testimonials and 'ices, to J. wWhh? it£ e and To n' 228, Piccadilly, Co. (Limited) 228, PiccadilW nIlTATlON of our Moe-Main. J. White and Co. have  any Agents. fiI\n ;rolí HOLLOWAY'S OINTHET AN„ PTT T A r\ <. i 7 firmities. Before the diaCCvery of these  Manv cases of sores, ulcers, &c., were prenounced to ba h;pelesslv incurable, ;,ecause the treatment pur- sued tended to destroy the strength it was incompetent to pr9serve, and to e)?4&perate the symptoms it was inadequate to remc.ve. Hol1oway's pills exert the most wholesome powers over the unhealthy flesb or skin, without dQbarring the patient from fresh air and banded l the constitutional vigour is hus- banded while the most malignant ulcers, asce88e8. .kin diseases are in process of cure. Both ointment make the blood richer and purer, instead of permitting it to fall into that poor and watery state so fatal to many laboring under chronic ulcerations.

is a ,1 consequential outcome. js a natural our senior county mei-iber, and TWf «™c ?he ?acqur??? of the di ty. Mr well did he a q iielyconipariscn of the educationa?l ???. of the present c?y with educational a j, have enjoyed for y years aucha_ "^imerated the opening of the old agn. oe t foundation of new ones universities. local cone, eg the theu.f'ibi„ of subjects of teactun? the cT heappliU of ???-' ???, the reform of gIia,n,,r ° the institution of new secondary ?'"r and the educati ve efficacy of the daily ?s 'This he did with a fulness of illustration and a practical thoroughness that demonstrated his interest and acquaintance with the, subject His address, which was of great interest and well sustained throughout; will we are sure, be re?n our columns to-day with gratification by ?.t of his constitu.n?. and cannot fail by its ?e lessons and kmdiy advice to exercise a beneficial influence upon the young students to whuin it was delivered. «.