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Births, Marriages, and Deaths. "J' .No Notice of Birth, Marriage, or Death can be inserted unless authenticated by the name and address of the sender. The charge for last rtieo is ODe Shilling, but if the annoucement is accompanied with any additional remarks Two SHILLIMJS. BIRTHS. BROCKBANK—February 7th, at the Station House, Tod- morden, the wife of Mr R. T. Brockbank, of a daughter. DATIES- February 5th, at Holway, Holywell, the wife of Mr John Davies, wheelwright, of a son. EVANs-February 5th at the Railway Inn, Greenfield, the wife of David Thomas Evans, of a son. HUMPHREYS—February JOth, at Sea View, Bagillt, the wife of Mr Thomas Humphreys, of a danghter. JOHNsoN-February 19th, at Lion House, Wrexham, the wife of Mr S. R. Johnson, of a son. MIDDLETON—February 11th, the wife of Mr P. Middleton, Wynnstay Gardens, of a son. POWEI.L- February 3rd, at Hendre, Wrexham, the wife of J. E. Powell, of a daughter. PARRY-February 10th, at Glanmorfa House, Bagillt, the wife of Dr. J. Wm. Parry, of a son. •UNDFORD— February 9th, at 51, Park Avenue, Oswestry, the wife of Mr R. F. Sandford, of a daughter. WILLIAMs-February 5tb. at Seriol House, Market-street, Llangollen, the wife of the Rev. David Williams, Baptist minister. of a son. WILLIAMs-February 5th. at 55, Pool-road, Oswestry, the wife of Mr W. Herbert Williams, of a son. MARRIAGES. ARDEN—EDWARDS—February 9th, at the Parish Church, Flint, by the Rev. W. LI. Nicholas. M.A. (rector). Geo. Arden, of Knutsford. to Martha tW. (Mattie), second daughter of Mrs Edwards, of Rose Cottage. Flint. DAVIF.S-HALLEWILL-February 7tb, 6y licence, at Hill- street Chapel, Wrexham, by t ie Rev. Owen Lloyd and Mr Thomas Phennah, registrar, Mr Thomas Roberts Davies, Mynydd Issa, Mold, to Miss Ruth Jane Hallewill, Wrexham. DAVIES-ROBERTS-February 7th, at Ruabon Church, by the Rev. F. W. Edwards, Vicar, Thomas Davies and Elizabeth Robert", both of Cefn Mawr, Ruabon. EVANS-EVERARD-HUTTON -February 4tb, at St. James's Church, Paddington, by the Ven. Watkin Williams, Archdeacon of St. Asaph, assist d by the Rev, John Evans, Vicar of Llandovery, the Rev. E. James Evans, rector of Cefn, St. Asaph, to Violet Everard, daughter of Major Everard-Hutton, late 4th Light Dragoons, of 7, Circus, Bath. EDWARDS—GRIFFITHS -February 7th, at the Baptist Cbapel, Rhosllanerchrugog, by the Rev. O. Valdo James and Mr J. Denbigh Jones, registra-, Mr Sem Edwards, Market-street, Rhos, to Misa Elizabeth Griffiths, Pearson-street, Rhos. EDWARDS—ROBERTS --February 7th. f, t Ruabon Church, by the Rev. E. W. Edwards, VicAr. lellis Edward, of 5 Bodylltyn How, near Ruabon, and Susannah Roberts, Cefn Mawr, Ruabon. LAWSON—WARD—February 9tb, at St. Michael's, Chester, by the Rev. H. Grantham, assisted by the Rev. J. Godson, David Lawson, of Brymbo, to Sarah Elizibeth (Lilly), daughter of Francis W. Ward, of Cluster. MASON—PRICE—February 4th, a- St. Paul's Church, Bounhton, by the Rev. P. J. Woodcock, M.A., vicar, James Mason, of Mold Junction, son of Wm. Mason, Christleton-road, to Gertruite Mary, only daughter of Francis Richard Price, of Cr ester. THo 14 AS-PARRY- February 9th, at the Congregational Church, Ruabon, by the Rev. E. M. Edmunds and Mr J. Denbigh Jones, registrar, Mr Wm. Thcmas, Street Issa, Ruabon, to Miss Leah Parry, High-street, Rhos. DEATHS. BARBER--February 8th, at 6, Charles-street, Wrexham, the wife of Mr Robert Barber. BA,THO- January 28tb, aged 71 years, at P.ees, Mr Thomas Batho, DAVIES- February 8th, aged 42 years, at 38, Hope-street, Wrexham, Robert William Davies, hairdresser. DARE—January i8t::t, aged 86 years, Philip Dare, Old Heath, Shrewsbury. EVANS-February 4th, aged 94 years, at Berllendeg, Selattyn, Margaret, widow of John Evans, of Llawr-y- Pant. EVEILSON -February 1st, aged 10 days, at Bark Hill, Whit. church, Fredtrick, son of William Everson. HAMAR-February 2nd, aged 77 years, at Prees. John Hamar. HUGH IES-FebTUarY 5th, aged66 yeirs, at Llanbedr Rectory, near Ruthin, Rev. T. J. Hughes M.A. JAGG tR—February 8tb, Mrs Jagger, wife of Mr S. T. Jagger, Dinbten Hall, Llangollen. JONES-Februarv 5th, aged 2:1 years, at The Terrace, Corwen, Susan Jane, only daughter of D. R Jones, surgeon. JONF-s-Ftbruary 9th, aged 70 year?, at 38, Wentworth- street, Liverpool, John Jone*, late of barn Bank, Malpas. LLOYD-FT bruary 6th, aged 82 years, at Cherry Tree Farm, Pengwern, Llangollen. Mr Klward Lloyd, farmer. ,MASSEY- FebtuaTy 6th, aged 79 years, at his residence, No 3, White Friars, Francis Wood Massey, solicitor PHILiPPS-January 3CHb, aged 69 years, deeply and sincerely lamented, Mr John Lewis Philipps, of Bolahaul, J.P. for the County of Carmarthen. WA Lm E it-February 7tb, aged 71 years, at his residence, 4, Willow-street, Oswestry, Robert Walker. WILLIAMS—February 1st, aced 76years, at 16, West Parade Rhyl. Elizabeth, widow of Mr Robert William builder. WAINWRIGM—February 10lh, aged 69 year?, at Smelt Yard, Buckley, Margaret Wainwright (widow).

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AN inquiry, extending over several hoars, has been held at Corwen against the proposed formation of a Local Board. ON Wednesday the second reading of the Deceased Wife's Sister Bill was again passed by a I substantial majority in the House ot Commons. ———————————— i AT the annual meeting on Wednesday, Oswestry's representative was elected to serve on the Execu- tive Committee of the Non-county Boroughs Association. THE Northampton election took place on Thurs- day, and resulted in a decisive Liberal victory, Mr Manfield defeating Mr Germaine, the Conservative candidate by 1,713 votes. THERE is room for improvement in the ibani tary condition of Holywell, and the question was considered by the Local Board on Monday. It was decided to call a special meeting. GoLF is flourishing in North Wales. That was the report made to the annual meeting of Rhyl Club, which has arranged a prize meeting in May, when there will be an open competition. Ar a full meeting of Llanrwst Guardians on I Tuesday, it was decided to have the Union re- valued. A considerable loss is said to have been I sustained by the railway stations being inadequately I assessed. In view of the Church Congress meeting at Rhyl this year, and the Royal National Eisteddvod being held there in 1892, it has been deci.1ed to erect a large permanent pavilion at the present entrance to the pier. DENBIGH is spared, and it is to be presumed will be deeply grateful. After all, it will not see the Militia this year. It is now announced that the 3rd and 4th Royal Welsh Fusiliers shall visit I Altcar together. THE mills at the Morgan gold mine, which has I been closed pending development operations, were restarted on Wednesday. 200 men are now em- ployed. Since the work began in 1S88, upwards of £50,000 worth of gold has been yielded. THE Duke of Westminster says the immense majority of English people are so strongly in favor of Sunday closing that one can not but hope and believe that the day is not far distant when we shall see Sunday closing prevail throughout the country. ON Thursday, in reply to Mr Osborne Morgan, the Postmaster-General made a statement as to the superannuation of postmasters. He had always taken care, in districts where Welsh was in general use, to appoint postmasters who understood the language. THERE is but one law for rich and poor. The ex-Mayor of Crewe was summoned for allowing I his chimney to be on fire. He was the presiding magistrate when the case was heard. and at once admitted he was guilty and ordered himself to pay the costs. THE disappearance of Mr Stevens, the tithe distraint agent, from South Wales. is now said to be due to a pecuniary difficulty. The work of I collection has been very costly, and Mr Stevens is I understood to refuse to recommence his onerous I dutiea for less than JE14 per day. THE Baptist Churches in Merthyr district have passed a resolution asking the interference of the authorities at rabbit coursing meetings. That any human being should perpetrate the cruelties, which are said to take place, is represented as a burning disgrace to the civilization of the 19th century. AMONG the appointments made on behalf of the Welsh Independents to the International Centre. gational Council are Dr. Roberts, Wrexham Rev. D. Oliver, Holywell, and Rev. J. Parry, Bala. The representatives of the English Association include the Rev. J. J. Poynter, Oswestry. A special meeting of the Abergele Local Board was held on Thursday to consider a memorial as to the irregular supply of water by the Rhyl Com- pany. It was agreed to serve the Company with notice of the Board's intention to apply for powers to enable it to provide a supply of its own. A most interesting speech was delivered at Wrexham on Tuesday by the Bishop of St. Asaph, who was present at the distribution of prizes to the scholars attending the National Schools. The Mayor and H.M. Inspector, Mr Morgan Owen, were amongst those who took part in the pro., ceedings. THE Welsh gold challenge baton, which has been the subject of litigation, was on Wednes- day purchased at a public sale at Carnarvon, on behalf of the Swansea National Eisteddvod Committee, for 1:50. It was valued by the London Goldsmiths' Company at E24. The subject of the defective water supply of Chester is being taken up by the Bishop, who said on Monday the best scientific authorities had advised that the water should be boiled before it was drunk. The Duke of Westminster has promised to support the Bishop in his fight for a purer supply. A coroner's inquiry was held at Erbiatock on Saturday, in reference to the death of a young lady, whose body had been found in the Dee. I The footpath adjoining the river was considered j by the jury to be extremely dangerous, and the I authorities are to be requested to make the ) necessary alterations. I ON Monday, Mr A. C. Humphreys-Owen pre. sided at a special meeting of Montgomeryshire County Council. The principal business related to the management of the main roads, it being advised by the committee that three inspectors should be engaged under the present county sur- veyors. It was eventually agreed to appoint five inspectors at a salary of ?65 a year. Cardiff, soon after the return of the great explorer, decided to present Mr Stanley with a casket containing the freedom of the borough. The presentation had been repeatedly delayed, and on Monday the Deputy-Mayor said they were unable to say whether Mr Stanley was in America or had gone back to Africa. It was decided to forward the freedom and the casket to the traveller's agent in London. Weekly Pais. THE North Wales Miners' Feder- I ation has this week held a meet- ing at Buckley, for the purpose of showing those who have hitherto been lukewarm the benefits of organisation. As an illustration it was pointed out they had paid over JE300 to those who had been on strike during the past six months, and that owing to their intervention, an advance of 61 per cent. in wages had been conceded at a col- liery where they had previously been much below the average. The question of weekly pays once more came up for consideration, and vigorous action was advocated. Sorrow was expressed that such simple letters" should be received from the masters and it was contended that as every trade, except theirs, was paid on the weekly system, the Federation ought to take up a determined position. It was suggested that each colliery owner in the district should be invited to meet the men's repre. sentatives. Ultimately, it was unanimously agreed to test the feeling of the men by a ballot, and should there be a preponderance of opinion in favor of weekly pays, that fourteen days' notice be given to terminate existing engagements. Analing or Hunting. THE events, reported in another I column, which have taken place at the Sarn, near Worthenbury, will, we imagine. disturb the serenity of lovers of fox hunting. Had the demonstration occurred in a Welsh sDeaking district, it might have been ex- plained away by attributing it to the degenerate influence of the anti-tithe agitation. But, on the contrary, this disrespectful spirit, to express it mildly, has been displayed in a purely agricultural district, where correct opinions might have been expected to be entertained on such a time-honored form of English sport. Foxes poisoned, or other. wise irregularly disposed of, is aerious news in a hunting country. As far as we can gather, the case is somewhat complicated. There are numerous suggestions to account for the strained relations which exist. Prominent amongst them appears to be an angling grievance. The local disciples of I-aae Walton have, it appears, lost their fishing, which is now monopolised by certain gentlemen, who have also taken the precaution to employ a watcher to see that privileges intended for the select few are not enjoyed by the many. Time as a rule is supposed to exercise a soothing influence, but the Sarn most be an exception. In the early part of the week unlucky Reynard was to be seen ingloriously suspended from a tree which over. hangs the highway, with an inscription that as there was no fishing, the bereaved anglers had taken to hunting. According to the report, this is only an earnest of what may be expected in the near future. How the quarrel will proceed is just now the topic of general discussion.

I Football. SATuitbAy was a day of disaster for 19. gallant little Wales." In the Rugby game Scotland defeated the Welsh team at bdiuburgh by three goals and six tries. This was not so much a matter of surprise, but the tidings which came from Belfast that, under Association rules, Ireland had beaten Wales to the extent of seven goals to two seemed in. credible. The news, however, was speedily con. firmed, and there is no doubt as to the victory being thoroughly well deserved. We were always prepared to bow in the caie of England or Scotland to what was deemed the inevitable, comforting ourselves that we could always worst Ireland. A moderately strong eleven was considered sufficient to dispose of the Irish, but from our recent I experience we have abundant evidence that the Irish have wonderfully improved in their know- ledge of the game, and that if Wales is not to be hopelessly left in the background, those charged with the selection of players must exercise caution, and put their best possible team in the field. In the last match this was certainly not done, and in that fact lies the only consolation for followers of the Association game. ————- ————.

Eight Hours. A second cODfereDce haa this week A second conference has this week taken place in London between the representatives of the men and the I coalowners. The utmost secrecy was again observed as to the course of the deliberations, and all to be gleaned is that no agreement was arrived at. This was not altogether unexpected, and the meetings may yet pave the way to an understand- ing, It is to the interest of both parties to dispose of the matter, if possible, without friction. That, we are sure, is their first aim. We have had too intimate an acquaintance with the evils which follow in the wake of a strike to resort to harsh measures without mature reflection. The problem which it has been attempted to solve in London was so surrounded with difficulties that only the most sanguine perhaps expected to hear that a definite arrangement had been come to. As it is, the matter remains open. What will be the next procedure we do not predict. We suppose the miners will be made acquainted with the views expressed at the conference, and a vote taken as to the further steps to be adopted.

Railway Hours. — W WHETHER it is owig, as some dis- tinguished politicians express it, to I recent events," it may or it may not be fair to determine, but a satisfactory indica- tion has just been afforded of a change for the better in the hours worked by railway seavants. The Directors of the North Western Company are bestirring themselves, and it is reported that extra men are being engaged so as to bring about some measure of relief. This is gratifying information, and if this is the course pursued on a great system such as the North Western, we shall before long hear of other companies discovering that after all it might prove less irksome to do what is advisable themselves than to be left to the tender mercies of the Legislature. Public opinion is all on the side of the men, and for the simple reason, as the President of the Board of Trade said, that the safety of the travelling public is involved. It is to be hoped that the Select Committee will not lose any time in taking up its very important duties. The inquiry, which will be an exhaustive one, will be followed with the closest attention in all partfl of the country. «

Declined. IF we remember aright Major Best, the chief constable of the county, was one of the first to deplore that Merionethshire had no connection with the auxiliary forces. Col. Liddell, commanding the 23rd Regimental District, quickly noted the same defect, and lost no time in endeavoring to establish a volunteer force. The project was promptly taken up, and developed so favorably., that it ap- peared probable the county would before long possess a six company battalion, to be associated as in Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Carnarvonshire, with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Having a Con- stitutional Government in office, the result was regarded as a foregone conclusion. The spirit of 11 self-defense," displayed so creditably by Merionethshire, would be warmly welcomed, and every assistance afforded to carry but the scheme. But, unfortunately, the proposal is pooh-poohed, and H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, and Mr Secretary Stanhope have informed those who have interested themselves in the movement, that they have put themselves to a good deal of unncessary trouble. In other words, these high officials fail to see there is any occasion for the introduction of the military element in Merionethshire. This, taken in conjunction with the suggested erection of a barracks at Denbigh or elsewhere in North Wales, reads very curiously. ———— db. —————

The next 1_ Election. Tnz Government, it is said, are being pressed by the Dissentient Liberals to make preparations for the General Election, which is expected to largely turn on questions affecting the laboring classes. In view of this, some little interest is taken in the return which has been ordered to be made, on the motion of Mr Chamberlain, respecting Friendly Societies. Mr Howard Vincent, too, has given notice that he will call attention to the cond'tion of the societies, and move that in the opinion of the House the pro. vision for old age should engage the attention of the Government. The subject is a delicate one, and, if the Government are not exceedingly careful, they may find at the next election they have alienated rather than attracted the support of the working classes. Others, besides Ministerialists, are preparing for the fight. The brewers of Cheshite, North Wales, and Shropshire, met at Chester, on Wednesday, when on the proposition of Mr F. W. Scames, Wrexham, seconded by Mr J. L. Kemp, Chester, it was decided to accept the offer made by the Central Brewers' Societies, with the object of impressing Parliamentary candidates and othera with a sense of the trade's importance. An agent is to be appointed so that they will be efficiently represented in each constituency. The primary object, we learn from Mr J. Danvers Power, is to remove a misapprehension as to the trade declining, this being desirable by the failure of the schemes of compensation. ——— a ———

The Tithe Bill. THIS Bill, which has had a hard struggle for existence, is now through the House of Commons, and the Government has studiously disregarded all recommendations made by the Welsh mem- bers. although it has been admitted by the pro- moters that the tithe agitation in Wales was the cause of the Bill being brought into exist- enco. For example, Mr Lloyd George proposed that in any proceedings of a criminal or penal character, a jury should be asked to decide. Sir Wm. Harcourt supported the proposal on the ground that it would make the Bill less obnoxious to the Welsh people, but it was no use. The Government have as great a fear of a trial by jury in Wales as they have in Ire- land, and the men who so blatantly express their confidence in the commonsense and justice of the people, deny the truth cf their alleged opinions when an opportunity is given them to show that confidence in a practical way. It is regrettable that the Government have been guilty of a piece of sharp practice, which is, to say the least, surprising. Mr Taylor, a Liberal Unionist, moved an amendment, giving the landlord power to recover tithe from an out- going tenant before it was due. Sir Michael ,?i,n3 Beach said nothing in the discussion, but quietly voted for it, and it was carriei. Mr Storey objected to it, and then the Minister found out his mistake, promising to reconsider it, and so there it rests. The whole business is unhappy, and the machinery of the Bill will lead to serious trouble. The measure is only a tinkering with a great question, which must and can only be settled in one way, and that will be after the next election.

The Military Welcome. I "W -————— Taz Town Council of Denbigh does not appear to represent public opinion as far as it relates to Thomas Atkins. Some of the Councillors expressed a decidedly poor opinion ot the red-coats, who have now the gratification of knowing that these sentiments are not those of Denbigh. A crowded meeting has passed with much enthusiasm a resolution asking the War Office to select Denbigh as a military centre, by making it the headquarters of a regiment. Whether, as far as North Wales is concerned, it is seriously intended to erect barrack accomodation we do not know. Hitherto, the northern portion of the Principality has known little or nothing of the military, and this was strikingly illustrated by the extraordinary state- ments made at the last meeting of Denbigh Town Council. There is a great difficulty, however, in persuading Welshmen to see the advantages offered by the Army, and it ia thought by some that if soldiers were located in their midst the re- sult would be a gratifying augmentation of the, at present, scanty number of Weleh recruits. The meeting at Denbigh on Friday evening seemed in as much danger of running to extremes as did the Town Council. In one case the soldier was represented as a very doubtful character, and in the other it would appear that he could not be praised too highly. Patriotic Col. Mesham painted __1- i me army 10 giowmg coiors. capt. lirimch, tne Adjutant of the 4th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, gave some interesting statistics relating to the 1st Battalion, which we find confirmed on reference to our past issues. While it is clear that a great change for the better has in late years taken place in the rank and file of the Army, perfection has not yet been attained. Reverting to the question of additional barrack accommodation for North Wales, as an aid to recruiting, it appears to us that Denbigh would not be the best place in which to quarter a regiment. The Eastern Division is the most thickly populated, and Wrexham ought certainly to be adopted a? the new head- quarters if any extensions are contemplated.

I Cruelty to Animals. TME annual meeting, of the local branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 18 advertised to be held next Wednesday. During the year, the Society has been. instrumental in bringing before the justices a number of offenders, and the punishment that' has been, awarded will, we hope, have a salutary influence. As far as we have noticed there is, unhappily, every reason for the Association to keep a vigilant eye on those who have the custody of dumb brutes. But the Society does not confine itself to preventative measures. It has wisely gone a step further, and endeavoured to promote a spirit of kindness. We refer to the donkey show held during the summer, which, as far as the competitions went, proved a gratifying success. The ifnancial position of the braoch, we are pleased to learn, shows a considerable improvement anon the past year, but having regard to the wide area covered by the Society, increased support is needed. We trust that the meeting will attract a numerous and sympathetic audience. The aims and objects of the organisation are purely unselfish, and we hope that the hands of those engaged in a good work will be strengthened by the cordial co-operation of those who would wish to foster a love of animals.

Intermediate Education. THE position of Montgomeryshire iu reference to Intermediate Education I is an enviable and honorable one. The report of the Joint Committee as to their plans for intermediate and technical education is pleasant reading. The scheme deals with the proceeds of the county rate and Treasury grant under the Welph Intermediate Education Act, the grant under the Local Taxation Act, 1890, and the ;CIOOO given by Mr Stuart Rendel, M.P., as a nu- cleus for a building fund. It is proposed to accu- mulate the local taxation grant until the end of the financial year 1S92-3, with the object of providing a substantial building or endowment fund for each school district. The income includes-county rate, E802 15a 6d grant under the local taxation grant. E1960 Treasury grant, fS02 153 6d total, E3565 lis. The capital sums are monies to the end of 1892-3 from the local taxation grant, jEjSOO and F,1000 given by Mr S. Rendel, M.P. total, £ 6S00. The committee propose that schools shall be estab- liahed at Llanfyllin, Llanidloes, Newtown, Welsh- pool, Llanfair, and Machynlleth, reserving the right to alter the districts and re-apportion the acholarships or other funds. It is also proposed to give power to the county committee to contribute not more than 10 per cent. for the purposes of the central educational body for Wales when estab- lished. It is expected that Llanidloes, Machyn- lleth, Newtown, and Welshpool will establish their schools forthwith, but a period of three years from the date of the scheme will be allowed to Llan. fair and Llanfyllin. Having regard to the amount of capital which the accumulation of the local taxation grant will place at the disposal of the county, the committee will require a freehold site to be provided, and a playground of at least one acre, rented or otherwise, secured for each school. On this being done they are prepared to make, out of the accumulations of the local taxation grants and Mr Stuart Rendel's gift, building grants to each school district. The committee take a3 the basis of the local contributions that will be needed an estimate cost of JE20 per child. including sites for mixed schools and excluding cost of sites for dual or separate schools. The tution fees will not be less than JE5 or more than E7, reducible where more than one child attended from the same family. Children will be eligible for entrance who have passed the fifth standard, but as a rule no child will be admitted after thirteen or remain after seventeen. The head teachers must be graduates of some university in the United Kingdom, or, if women, shall have qualifications fixed by the county committee. They shall be appointed by the county committee, but be subject to dismissal by the local committee. The report includes a statement that religious instruction in accordance with the principles of the Christian faith is to be given under the Endowed School Act. A good knowledge of Scripture history is required. The special subject. include agriculture with domestic ejonomy, cookery, laundry work, and cutting-out for girls. The report also deals with the constitu- tion of committees and scholarships, which latter include total remission of tuition fees with, in addition, not more than £10 or less than f3 per annum if the child resides within less than three miles, or not less than f6 or more than 915 if more than three miles, from the school buildings.

Denbighshire Council. THE members of the Denbighshire County Council met at Wrexham on Friday, and sat for the first time upon the handsome new seats which have been provided at considerable cost. The result of the expenditure has been satisfactory, and the comfort of the members considerably enhanced. The first business of interest referred to the main roads and the way the committee which has charge of this important department does its finance work. Our readers must know that the members of this committee are divided into two parts-the Western mem- bers and, shall we say 1-the wise men from the East. Both sub-committees have charge of the work in the two divisions of the county, and the plan has worked well. The bills for the work done by the Main Roads Committee are initialled by the chairman of the committee, and are laid before the Finance Committee, but it seems that this has not been fully done by Eastern sub-commitee, whereupon the Finance Committee has very properly remonstrated. There is no suggestion that there is anything more than a breach of routine, but the committee having charge of the money is naturally jealous of procedure, and upon the subject a debate was raised with the result that the Main Roads Committee will no doubt be veiy careful to be like Caesar's wife in the future. Further on Mr W. E. Samuel raised the question of the payment of the roadmen. He suggested that they should be paid by cheque, in order that there should be no delay in obtaining their hard earned money. The pre- sent system is cumberous, and open to risk, and the proposal has been referred to the Com- mittee itself, and Mr Samuel rather than need- lessly press the matter wisely accepted the sug- gestion and so the matter rests. The chairman, Mr Thomas Gee, might have saved some time with regard to Mr Alderman Jno. Jones' notice ot motion to appoint a committee to inquire as to the best means of disposing of the fund ac cruing to the Council under the Custom and Excise Act. Now it happens that a resolu- tion dealing with the question has already been passed, and the money is allocated to Inter- mediate Education. ft is remarkable that the chairman had not at once ruled the motion out of order instead of waiting to have his attention called to it. If he had done so no harm would have been done, and as we have said valuable time would have been saved. No doubt the Chair- man was actuated by the best motives, but prompt action would have been desirable. At length the claims of Ruthin to a share of the meetings of the Council has been recognised, and the tardy recognition has not come with the best grace. Why this important town has been neglected so far is difficult to see, but at last Mr Edward Roberts, who has fought the battle for his town with much gallantry has won. and we are glad of it. The other business was of minor importance, and the Council rapidly disposed of it, and rose early.

LOCAL NEWS. I THE Hon. George T. Kenyon, M.P. for the Denbigh Boroughs, unfortunately had a sharp attack of illness shortly after his arrival in London for the adjourned session of Parliament, and was unable to take any part in the consideration of the Tithes Bill. The hon. gentleman is now recover- ing, but it is doubtful whether he will be able to be in his place much before the Easter recess. IN consequence of the continued indisposition of Mr Stanley Leighton, M. P. for the Oawestry Division of Shropshire, who is sojourning in the West Indies, he will not offer himself for re-election at the expiration of the present Parliament. The choice of the Conservatives, who secured the seat for Mr Leighton in 1885 by a majority of nine hundred, will rest between Mr A. Wynn Come, I Park Hall, Mayor of Oswestry, and Mr J. Bowen I Jones, Eusden House, Shrewsbury.

SWINE FEVER.- "-e understand that an out- break of awine fever has occurred at Mr John Jones', butcher, Whitegate-Iane. INFIRMARY BALL.—We are pleased to announce that the sum of 990 19J 2.1 was realisad by the ball in aid of the fuuds of the Wrexham Infirmary, held on the 7th ult. ACTOK PARK SA.TING.-The Committee of Wrexham Infirmary gratefully acknowledge the I receipt of jE9 8i 31 from Sir Robert and Lady Cunliffe, being part of the proceeds of the sale of 1 skating tickets during the seasons 1888-89 and 1890-91. AMBPLANCE LECTURES.—On Friday Dr Drink- watir cjmmenced a course of five elementary lectures on ambulance work, in the Saving's Bank. The funds are in support of the W rexham bed," in the Hospital for Jews at Jerusalem. QUEES-STREET CHAPEL.—In the schoolroom of the above chapel the fourth of a series of miscel- laneous entertainments was held on Tuesday even- ing, when a most successful programme was gone through, consisting of songs, quartettes, and recitations, concluding with a very humorous dialogue entitled Theophilus Snipe Advertises." The characters were well represented by the mem. bers of the Mutual Improvement Class. Mr J. Elias Roberta presided, and there was a large attendance. LECTURE ON NORWAY.—On Tuesday evening. the Rev. J. S. Haworth delived a lecture entitled A month in, Norway." in the Brynyffynnon Schoolroom. Mr J. Harrop occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance. The lecture was illustrated by numerous views shown by a oxy-hydrogen lantern. The proceeds were in aid of the mother's meeting. VARIETV ESTRRTA.INKENT.- We would remind our readers that a special and important engage- ment of the principal members of the Robinson Crusoe Pantomime Company from the Royalty Theatre, Chester, will appear at St. James's Hall, to-night (Saturday) in a grand variety entertain- ment. There will be a late train leaving the Central Station (W.M. & C.Q ) at 11 p.m.. for Southsea, Pentre, Moss and Brymbo also a late tram to the Rhos. FIRE.-On Tuesday about two o'clock a fire broke out in the syrup room of the E tgle Aerated Water Works aTid Brewery, Bridge-street. The Fire Brigade, under CAp-. James Davies, arrived with characteristic promptitude, and it was then found that a number of wooden boxes were in flames, and the fire had gone through the roof. The danger was removed, but damage to the ex- tent of about JE50 has. been done. The building is insured in the Alliance, and the contents in the Liverpool, London and Globe. THE EMR.—At the fair on Monday there was a larger supply of stock than usual, and a fair all round trade was done. Quotations :-Beef, tjd to 7d per. lb. mutton, 8J to 9^1 (quite Ad dearer than last week) veal, 3.1 to Sid bacon pigs from 8s to S. 6d per score lbs. and store pigs from 21a to 34a each. Dairy cows made from JE18 10s to JE23 15a each barrens from Ell to JEI4 10s each atirks from £ 9" to 912 10. each and a few store bulls, which made JEI5 5s each. MESSRS. STRACHAN AND EVANS' CATALOGUE — The well-known firm of Messrs Strachan and Evans. Seed Merchants and Nurserymen, High- street, have issued their illustrated catalogue of vegetable, flower and farm seeds and garden requisites, &c., for 1891. The book contains a large quantity of reliable information concerning gardening, and its readers will not only know what to do, but where to get the best possible quality of seeds. The catalogue will prove a valuable addition to the library of the gardener, and those interested in horticultural and kindred pursuits. RIVOOGIITON SCHOOL BOARD.—On the 6th,inst., at a meeting of this Board there were present — Mr F. A. Sturge, in the chair Mr E. E. Hum- phreys, Mr Pelig Jones, the Rev. W. Rees, Mr Joseph Edwards, and Mr R. J. Kendrick, clerk. The ventilation of the Pentre Schools was referred to the Rev W. Rees and Mr J. Edwards. Mr Jas. Williams was appointed treasurer of the Board in succession to the late Mr Thos. Jones. lit was resolved to continue the book prizes for regularity, neatness and punctuality, and the details were lett to the visitors after an interview with the teachers. A BRACH op ACCIDENTS.—On Sunday a minister from Buckley, whose name we have been unable to obtain, was being driven to his appointment at a chapel near Wrexham. On the Great Western Railway bridge the backhand broke and a shaft was broken, so that the rev. gentleman had to walk the rest of the journey.—On Wednesday morning a horse belonging to Mr Davenport, Yorke-street, was attached to a cart laden with cake when the backhand broke and threw the animal down. A portion of the metalling or the road was kicked away by the animal, and the presence of willing. helpers prevented a more serious accident. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAP-EL. On Shrove Tuesday the annual tea meeting was held in con- nection with the Hirdir Primitive Methodist Chapel, when tea was given by Mrs Evans, Mrs Cooper, Mrs Brown, Mra Smith, Mr Wilcock, Miss Butiell, Mis3 Peters, Mrs Roberts, Mrs S. Roberts, &c. After tea a meeting of entertainment was held, ever which Mr E. B. Evans preside 1. Addresses were delivered by the Rev. P. Hudgell, the Rev. W. Smith. F.R.A.S., and Mr Sadler, Common Wood. The musical programme, which included songs by Miss Peters, Buckley, and Miss I Phillips, was a good one. The attendance was large. ST. MARK'S SUltDAY SCHOOL.-The annual dis- tribution of prizes to the scholars attending this school took place at the National Schools on Friday. The Ven. Archdeacon Howell presided, and a pro- gramme of music and recitations was admirably sustained. Miss McCarroll, formerly superin- tendent of the Sunday School, was presented with a very handsome and substantial secretaire bearing the following inscription Presented to Miss F. C. McCarroll, for nine years superintendent of St. I Mark's Sunday School, by tha teachers and i • i « /v* ■ « •. m scholars, as a mark ot attaction ana gratitude, on her leaving Wrexham. Easter, 1890." The presentation was made on behalf of the subscribers by the Rev. W. Vaughan Jones. ST. JAMES'S HALL, WP.EXXAM.-The boards of this hall will be occupied during the whole of next week by Mr H. F. Housten.and his powerful com- pany of first-class artistes, in the great sensational drama of London life, entitled A Mad Passion," also the pathetic comedy-drama Daylight and Erin-go-Bragh." All the magnificent scenery and effects as used in London are carried, including instantaneous change and great mechanical revol- ving scene. As all the plant, & is now laid, it is fully expected this popular hall will be entirely lighted for the first time by electric light, a con- venience which cannot be too highly appreciated. L&NT.—At the various churches in the town special services have been arranged for Lent, which commenced on Wednesday (Ash Wednesday.) On that day services were held at various oliurclies, and were well attended. The following are the arrangements for the next forty days :-Parish Church Morning Prayer daily at 8 30 a m. and 11 a.m.. Evening Prayer daily at 4.30 p.m., evening service on Wednesdays at 7.30 p.m. St. John the Baptist's Church, Hightvwn Evening service with sermon every Friday at 7.30 p.m. Savings' Bank Bible Class lectures (Welsh) every Tuesday at 8 p.m., by the Rev. Griffith Williams. St. David's Church Every Wednesday at 7 45 p.m., service and lectures cn the Beatitudes. PRIMROSE MEETING-A meeting in connection with the Wrexham Habitation of the Primrose League was held at St. James' Hall on Friday evening. Tea was provided, and a fairly large number sat down to it. The tables were presided over by Lady Egerton (Ruling Councillor). the Mayoress (Mrs Palin), Miss Jones, Chester-street, Mrs Loxham, Mrs Tench, Mrs Thomas, Bourne House, Miss Edmunds, and other ladies. After- wards a meeting was held, when Lady Egerton presided, and short addresses were given by Sir Robert Egerton and Mr T. B. Acton on political topics. After the speeches the more interesting part, viz., the dancing, was enjoyed by the andience. Mr C. A. Stephenson's band supplied the music. STAKSTY SCIIOOL BOARD.-At the monthly meeting of the Board on Tuesday, there were present—Mr W. Ellis, in the chair Mr E. E. Humphreys, Mr Hughes, Mr Fisher, and Mr R. J. Kendrick, clerk.—Mr Humphreys reported that he had seen the Mayor (Dr. H. V. Palin), and he had promised to present the prizes at the annual distribution. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Department as to the order contained in the report of Her Majesty's Inspector that the school should be enlarged and divided into three depart- ments, pointing out to the department that there were 182 children attending the schools, who resided outside the district, and the Board recently completed considerable extensions that the Board had to pay a heavy contribution to Broughton in respect of 11 children now on the books of the Brynteg Schools and that the average annual attendance of children at the schools was less than the number it was built for. THE WOMAN OF SAMAPrA.-On Monday, at the meeting of the Church of Christ Mutual Improve- ment Class, a paper was read by Miss Selina Bates upon the subject, The Woman of Sarraria." A large attendance showed the interest which the writer had evoked by consenting to read an essay to the clasa. The stylo of the essay was easy, clear, and distinct. Commencing with a geographical description of Sychar, the writer pro- ceeded to deal with the memorable conversatiun which took place upon Jacob's Well between The Messiah and the Samaritan woman, characterising this event as a "Talk upon the best subject." From this many interesting and practical lessons were deduced and presented in a forcible way. The chair was occupied by Mr B. Copleston, who pro- posed a vote of thanks to the writer of the essay. This was carried in a very hearty manner. FIRST AID TO THE INJURED. The Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Society was favored on Wed- nesday evening with a lecture entitled "First aid to the injured, by Mr H. Hawken, who is a member of the St. John's Ambulance Association. Mr W. Ellis, who presided, testified to the valua of the services of members of the Association in cases of accident in the collieries. Mr Hawken first showed, by the aid of diagrams, the position of the bones, also the principal organs, arteries, and veins in the human body, and then proceeded to describe the mode of treatment in different kinds of injuries, including fractures of the various bones, severing of arteries and veins, cuts and wounds in various part-i of the body, burns, scalds, faints, fits, &c. fie also showed the way to bandage in the different kinds of injury. At the close, a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Hawken for his lecture. KILLED AT THE BRTMBO STBBL WORKS.—On Thurrsday morning an inquest was opened at the County Buildings, Wrexham, by Mr B. H. Thelwall, coroner, and a jury, of which Mr F. J. Wanty was foreman, upon the body of Albert Jones, aged 14, a marker at the Brymbo Steel Works, who was crushed by some wagons while following his employment on January 21st. He was removed to the Wrexham Infirmary, where ho lingered until February 10th. The jury viewed the body. The father, Mr Thos. Jones, gave evidence of identification, and Mr Rd. Drink- water, house surgeon of the Infirmary, said the boy had his arm amputated below the shoulder on February 5th. He died on the 10th from exhaus- tion caused by the accident. The inquiry was then adjourned until Tuesday at 10 o'clock, to en- abla tha Government Inspector to attend. THE LATE MR J. Lmis Pfliuif»r BOLAHAOL, CAR.AR'l"II.The funeral of this gentleman took plaee on Friday, the 6th iuBt., at Llangunnor Church, near Carmarthen, the Bishop of Swansea and other clergymen taking part ia the service. The manifestations of respect and regret were general, and a large number of wreaths were sent. Mr Philipps was in his sixty-nititli year, and had beon ill for the last four or five months. He was J. P. for both county and borough of Carmarthen, and an active magistrate, and I many years ago served the office of Mayor of that town. For twenty-three successive years he sat. as. chairman of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians, and at the time of his death, he was one of tbe churchwardens of St. Peter's, Carmarthen, and. ao- Alderman of the County Council. The Cacmarthen newspapers pay warm tributes. to his pablie services and popularity, and deplore the lost which the locality and county will sustain by hi. l-amented death. The deceased gentleman was the father-in-law of Mr Thomas Bury, Town Clark.. SALB.—Oa Friday Messrs, BevaD and Phennah offered for sale at the W.ynnstay Arms Hotel forty- one lots of freehold building land, situate in Bersham-road, Alexandra-road, Smpress-road and Prinsess-street. There was a large company present, including Mr John Bury, acting for Col. Meredith, the vendor, Mr T. A. Acton (solicitor), Messrs Hughes and Owen (builders), William Williams, Qaeen-street, J. Wilcoxon, Coedpoetb, Richard Hughes,, Coedpoeth, J. Whittingharo, LI. Davies, Ashton Bradley, A Ll. Hughes, Itc. Thirteen lots were sold at prices ranging from 2a to 3i per yard, and negociatious for the sale of others are pending. We understand that building operations will be continued in this neighbourhood, which is now one of the most popular ends of the town. Those interested, and about to be interested. in this part will be glad to hear that the Town Council has passed the plana of the road through the Red House Field, and as this new thoroughfare will join Victoria-road, the importance of the improvement will be readily seen.—Subsequently shares and stock in the Wrexham Gas Company, and the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Com- pany. were sold, and good prices were realised. AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OT RAILWAY SERVANTS. -On Sunday there was a good attendance to wel- come 14 new members. This last addition brings the number on the branch books to 72. The members dealt with several matters of importance affectiug them as Railway employes, a resolution being passed thanking Mr F. Channing for his labors on behalf of Railway workers. The members also expressed regret to find that our County and Borough members were absent from the division on Mr Channing's motion re overwork on Railways. It was decided to write them respecting the matter which is of importance to the travelling public as well as to the men themselves, for it stands to reason that a driver for iustance, does not feel so fresh after 16 and 17 hours of duty as he would with 10 or 12, especially when the excessive hours mentioned are worked in succession day after day. A further resolution was passed that the Branch take steps to bring before the notice of the select Committee on Railway overwork, the excessive hours made in this district with a view to the same being restricted, to enable the Railway employes to eujoy home comforts and take part in social duties similar to other portions of the work- ing community. BREWERS AND THE GENERAL ELECTION.—A meeting of Cheshire, North Wales, and Shropshire brewers was held on Wednesday, at the Grosvenor Hotel, Cheater, under the presidency of Mr J. L. Kemp, of the Northgate Brewery, Chester, when Mr J. Danvers Power attended from the Central I Brewers' Societies in London, and communicated to the meeting the views of the Centra l Council with regard to the action to be taken at the forthcoming general election. He pointed out that candidates for Parliament had set much greater store upon the support of teetotalers than upon the support of the trade, owing to the apathy of the latter. He stated that it had been determined to spare no expenso at the next general election to erase this impression. He said that the country had been divided into ten districts, and that North Wales, Cheshire, and Shropshire formed one of these. The central office in London waa willing to pay half the necessary expense, provoed that the local trade would find the other half. With the money thus furnished an agent should he appointed, who would thoroughly represent their interest in each constituency. He pointed out, further, that it did not in the least matt;r haw hopeless any fight might be, as the object was to correct the impres- sion that the influence of the trade was declining, as they had seen the result of that in the failure of two schemes of compensation.—Mr Soames, of Wrexham, moved that the offer be accepted.-This was seconded by the Chairman, who expressed his determination to see that the necessary funds were forthcoming.—Other speakers followed, and a committee was appointed to carry out the scheme. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT.—On Mon- day evening a large audience assembled in the Public Hall, to listen to music provided by a band of artistes, new to town, who kindly gave their services in aid of the funds of the Wrexham Church Sunday School. The following was the pro- gramme j— Glee Boat Song" (Cowen) St. Mark's Choir Song Hear the Wild Winds blow" (Mattei).ReT. Henry Jones Song. When the Heart is Young" .lira Kingdon Violin and piano duet. Chopin's Nocturne, No. 4"Miss J. and Miss Dowdall Song. Bwthyn bach melyn fy nhad" (K. S. Huh.s) Miss C. J. JODf Song Make Hay whilst the sun shines"Mr W. H. Churten Piano solo. "Rigaudon" (Raff) Mr C. Morton Bailey Quartet God is a Spirit" (Bennett). Miss C. J. Jones, Mr Kingdon, Iter. H. Stephens, and ReY. H. Jones. Song. Nazareth" (Gounod) Miss O. Barnard Selection. God bless the Prince of Wales"Handball Ringer4 Song. Leetel Jan" (Malloy). Rev. Horace Stephens Duet.From the Sorcerer" Mrs Kingdon and the Rev. H. Stephens Song. The Postillion" (Nlolloy) Rev. Henry Jonea Song "A Sailor's Wife" (Dr. Roland Rogers) Miss J. Jones Song. Mother says I musn't"Ir Chartoa Violin and piano duet. Klegia" (Bazzini) .The Misses Dowdall Song. The Reaper and the Flowers" (Cowen) Miss Bernard Song The Happy Fatherland" (Grossmith) Rev. H. Stephens Selection. Some Day" (with cornet 5.)10) Handbell Kingers Part song Sleep Gentle Lady" The Wrexham I Quartet Party The glee, with which the programme opened, was not well sung, owing, no doubt, to the absence of accompaniment as much as anything. The singing was ragged, and there was a want of rehearsal manifested. However, the singing gave pleasure, and the audience were evidently pleased with the performance. The Rev. Henry Jones (we take the names in the order of the programme) is Vicar- choral of St. Asaph Cathedral. He has a good voice, and a fair knowledge of the art of using it. Tito Mattei's song was his best, for in The Postillion he was hardly as successful, although the song is infinitely the better, Mra Kingdon, of Tattenhall, sang with excellent taste, and with her brother (Rev. Horace Stephens), gave the duet from the Sorcerer in a very amusing way. Mrs Kingdon may be quite sure that should she visit the town again she will he welcomed. The Misses Dowdall (daughters of Major Dowdall, paymaster), have much musical ability. Miss Dowdall plays the piano with excellent refi u I ti;. and her sister has a very comprehensive knowledge of the violin. Both young ladies are a welcome addition to the musical circles in town, and the fact that the two contributions they made to the concert were encored shows they were much appreciated. Miss C. J. Jones, of Conway, known in bardic circles as Llinos Gwalia," created a distinctly favorable impresaion. She has a power- ful voice, and with careful study under a competent master there ia no reason why she should not take high rank in the musical profession. Her enuncia- tion was clear, and the Welsh aong was much appreciated. As an encore she sang Katey's Letter," but the imitation of the Irish brogue in this old gem should not have been attempted. To those who have only seen Mr W. H. Churton in the law courts pleading on behalf of his much injured and oppressed clients, it must have seemed strange to see him on a concert platform singing his first song from what looked uncommonly like a brief. ButMrChurton is as musical as he is full of law, and we hope on future occasions to hear him singhis.wellchosen funnysongsagain. Thisconcertwas remarkable because Mr C. Morton Bailey, F.C.O., organist of St. Mark's Church, appeared for the first time on a Wrexham platform. He played a Rigandon by Raff, and his performance was taste- ful. He has a light feathery touch, and a manip- ulation which is pleasant, while the interpretation of the quaint composition was intelligent. Mr Bailey will, we hope, give us a taste of his quality in larger works soon. Miss Barnard, of Ruthin, sang two songs with much taste. The Rev. Horace SteDhens, Rector of Handley, and late minor canon of "Chester Cathedral, added much life to the concert with his humorous songs. He was cleverly funny. We now come to the Cambrian Handbell Ringers, who were conducted by Ald. R. W. Evans, their trainer. The party ia to be con- gratulated upon their appearance, and Rhos has a musical acquisition of which it can be proud. Mr J. Ingham played Some Day curiously enough ascribed to Weber in the programme, as a cornet solo,and the ringers accompanied. Milton Welling's melodious song was well given, and cornet and bells blended fairly well. The Wrexham Quartett Party contributed one item with much success. The duties of accompanists were discharged with taste by Mr Morton Bailey and the Rev. Horace Stephens. Before the clo3e the Ven. Archdeacon Howell cordially thanked the performers for the gift of their services.

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