Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

Marriapeb. and Deatlis. .No Notice of Birth, Marrinjje, or Death can be inserted unless authenticated by the name and address of the semier. 'J he cliarge lor i is. rticn is One Shil-in^ but if the annouceuient is accompanied with anj additional rem:.rk-i Two BIRTHS. BOLTON-February 22nd, at Bryncastell, Oswestry, the wife of Mr James Bolton, C. K., of tigon. DEN MS—February IOITI, the wife of Mr Moses Dennis, Rowlands Downhill, Bagillt, of triplets-two boys and tgiil. HOUGH -Ft, Dury lltb, ;.t Birmingham House, Rbos, the wife of Mr JJ, Hougu, of a daughter. Jo>"tS— February 20tb, at the Star Inn, Boot, Bagillt, the wife of Mr Richard Jones, of a ton. h JONES-February 23rd, at the Vicarage, Colwyn, the wife of the tlev. David Pryce Jones, vie ir of Colwyn, of a son. PniTCHARD—February 22nd, the wife of Mr Edward Pritchard. L- wer Brognallt, Holywell of twins. RoGpns-February 20th, the wife of Mr Edward Rogers, The Vaults, Church street, Llangollen, of a son. MARRIAGES. HANNABY—LEWIS—February 21st, a1; the English Chapel, Hill street lihos, by Mr J. Denbigh Jones, registrar, Mr Joshua H.nnaby, Por key, Ruabon, to Miss Jane Lewis School-street, Rhos. HUGHKS—WILLIAMS—February 23ril,stt the Congregational Church, Ruabon, by the Rev. J. V Stephen, Buckley, and Mr J. Denbigh Jones, registrar, Mr Richard Ed- ward Hughes, Cefn, to Miss Margaret Williamq, Acrefair. LFw IS-ROBERTS- February 24th, by licence, at Ebenezer Chapel, Wrexh?r, by the Rev. Ed. Girmon Roberts, brother f the britte, and Rev. Ev?n Jones, Adwy, anu Mr Thomv« Phenn?h. registrar, Mr Thomas Lewis, Eastbourne Terrace, Adwy, and Mi s EHzabetb Re baits. Coedpoetb. ?Tiioitk?;-HumriiltF.YS -February Hth, at the Parish Church. MelMen, by tht Rev. E. O Williams, vicar, John Thomas, ot Wrexham, to Martha M. Humphre)s I of Meliden. '0, Nleliden. DEATHS. ki RVEY-Februarv 2Uih. aged 8J years, at Minera fcbools, Elizabeth Btckwitb, widow of the lite Joseph Harvey. EDWAII DS-FebTU-iry 22nd, aged 44 years, at Pentre, Bagillt, Margaret, the wife of Robert Kdwards, platelayer. HUNTER—February 2Uth, in the 2tith year of her age, Jennie, third daughter of James and Jane Hunter, Br;, ntysi io Lodge, Llangoll- n. JONES Ft bru--&y ISth, a^ed 87, at Oak House, Oak-street, Oswestry, Richard Jones, skinner. JosEs-February '(:h. aged 71 3earg, at Brook-street, Llangollen, rtnoch Jones, brewer's laborer. LEWIS—Februurj ISth.nged 75.Edw.ird Lewi?,Argoed,Tre- g) DOD. PIIILLti-s-February loth, aged SO years, Frances Elizabeth, widow of Thomas Phillips, of West Holm, Oswestry, and formerly of Caerwys. ROBKI Ts—febnmy 20tb, aged 712 years, at Penycoed, Llan- gollen, Ann, widow of Mr James Roberts, weaver. ROGERS—Frbiuiry 24h, aged ,;3 years, Mr John Roger3, Bryn Cottage, Eclwyieg, Llangollen. WRIGIIT-Febiuary 23rd, aged 49 at 2. Trevor Villa, Gros- venor. road, Wrexham, W. H Wright, parish clerk of Wrexham. WinDLE—February 19th, aged 76, Ann, widow of Joseph Wartile, of Old Fenn's Hal), Whitchurch. WILLIAMS-Februa.ry 2Uth, in r>is 70th jea', Mr Robert Williams, of the Royal Hotel, Llandudno. Wi LLIAiis- February 23rd, aged 41 year?, at Temple Row, Wrexhim, Jamea Williams. WILLIAM^—February 2^11. agpd 54 years, at Glyndyfrdwy, Harriet Williams (late of Bryn Edwyn, Wrexham), wife of the Rev. W. Williams, C.M. Minister. IN MKMORIAM. WILLIAMS -In loving memory of Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Williams, late of Bersbam, near Wrtxham, who fell asleep February 21st, 18!JO To memory ever der."

A Coedpoeth correspondent writes that the local gamekeepers are busily engaged in destroying the starlings. WE publish further correspondence relating to the burial difficulty at Brymbo. Certificates seem to be freely obtainable. THE English officer, Capt. Barrow, who was killed iu the engagement at Tokar, was ten years ago a subaltern in the Flintshire militia. SOME extraordinary scenes, according to a correspondent, were witnessed at the close of the ploughing match held under the auspices of the Ruabon Society. THE Tonic Solfa jubilee is to be celebrated at Cefn on an extensive scale. The proceeds are to be devoted to a scholarship in connection with the Tonij Solfa College. ON Tuesday evening, Capt. Griffith Boacawen presided at a Unionist meeting at Rossett. The principal speaker was Mr J. H. Bottomley. There was a small attendance AT Mold, following a competition extending over an hour, was an adjudication which absorbed thirty minutes. The value of the prize was 2", 6d. The audience ia represented as becoming impatient. THE third annual meeting of J. F. Edisbury and Co., Limited, was held on Thursday. The pro- gress of this ssrated mineral water company is shown in the handsome dividend of ten per cent. that has been declared. AN important extension scheme is about to be carried out by the Managers of Wrexham National Schools. There are to be new schools for girls, with a laundry and cooking kitchen, and the boys are to be provided with workshops and gardens. THE Llangollen magistrates on Tuesday in- vestigated a highway robbery with violence, which took place in the neighbourhood of Bwlchgwyn. The accused, who is also charged with a similar offence near Corwen, was committed for trial. ON Monday an important meeting was held at Wrexham, iu connection with the Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Society. Sir Robert Cunliffe presided. It will be remembered that the Society's show is to be held this year at Wrex- ham. AT the meeting of the Art Class Committee on Saturday it was decided, so as to secure permanent rooms for the classes, to ask the Town Couacil to build a new fire engine station, the exisiting one, with a room to be built over it, to be nsed for the purposes of the Committee. AN important mining case was disposed of at Oswestry on Thursday. Fifteen colliers were charged by the Lodge Company with having re- fused to work, and counter charges were preferred by the men. The Bench dismissed all the cases, the Chairman saying the matter ought not to have been brought into Court. THE moat important football ifxture of the season to North Wales, is that which will be decided to- day (Saturday.) It is that of the semi-final tie for the Welsh Challenge Cup, the opposing teams being those of Wrexham and Chirk. It is generally con- ceded that the winners of this match will be the custodians of the cup for the ensuing twelve months.

Our Railways. LAST week we shortly referred to the satisfactory returns of the half-year's working of the Wrexham. Mold. and Connah's Quay Railway Company. Our report of the meeting, at which the Chairman, Mr W. Pollitt, presided, will be scanned with close atten- tion, especial interest being attached to the observations on the construction of the Ellesmere branch. The stumbling block hitherto has been a ifnancial one, and this. we are happy to learn from Mr Pollitt, has beon overcome. The railway 11.. been re-organised, the directors have entered into an agreement with the C<ur brian Company for working the line, and have effected an arrangement with the Sheffield Company, the Wrexham and Ci ounah's Quay Company, and the Cambrian system by which is guaranteed a reasonable rate of interest upon the capital which will be required to make the railway. In these circumstaners, Mr Pollitt believes there will be no difficulty! experienced by the directors in raising in a very short time the requisite capital, and he hopes that at their next meeting to report that the work is well in hand. This is good news which we trust events will verify. The difficulty with the Wirral I Company, it will be observed, has not been adjusted, bat there are grounds for assuming that it will be removed without serious trouble. The proposal of the London and North-Western Com- panv to obtain running powers simply means, Mr Pollitt contends, that they shall fet-h from the collieries the traffic now handed over to them at Hope. As much inconvenience would be sustained by the running of duplicate trains over so short a distance, the Bill is to be opposed to the fullest extent. Our infant Hercules," as the line has be^n jocularly termed, has still an uphill tight to maintain, but it bids fair in time to fal111 the < expectations of its promoters.

I- Wrf-xham Affairs. THE Town Council on Tuesday faced once more the absorbing question of the High-street cab stand. -It is now tinaPy decided that the cabs will have to be moved fiom Higli-street and placed near the Guildhall. By this means the cabmen will have a shelter at last, but it is open to doubt wht-tiier the move is wise. We shall now have two cab ranks within 200 yards of each other, one in Chester-street and the other in Queen-street. Titis will place fares in the position of the donkey and the two bundles of hav, with the probable result that a walk will taka the place of a ride. We suppose there is noth- ing to prevent cabs moving along the streets at a slow pace for hire aa in Londuu, and probably this is what cabby will do on busy days when turned out of High street. Another imp ir ani matter which was named was the decision t" obtain a further loan of £ 1,7.00 on account of the Seweiaije Extension Works. We confess we do not under- stand the method of finance which iiivollvelt these two bites at the cherry. Mr Bevan, as chairman of the Finance Committee, attemp s i &:i explanation, but it is quite inadequate. The one unascertained claim of Mr Jones-Parry is clrar, but the liabilities of £ 7.00i what of these ? SUI'y some part of this sum could have been foreseen. It is unfortunate that in this year of riyid eeonnnv" an extra loan is necessary. No doubt it is due to that nervous estimating which is common to elected bodies having a reputation for economy to pre- serve. We do not object to the loan, which, is no doubt necessary, but at present the finders of the money know very little about the necessity for it. We regret that tho relation between the Council and the Water Company are so strained as to call for the intervention of counsel. Both parties to the dispute will, we are convinced, do nothing to unnecessai ily prolong the negotiations, and then i the public naturally hope for a permanent settle- ment.

Friendly I Societies. I THX anniversary dinner of the LII) 301 Cambrian Lodge of Oddfellows*. Manchester Unitv, held at W rex- I ham last Friday, disclosed a gratifying condition of affairs. Notwithstanding heavy payments had been made, due to an unusually large number of deaths, there had been a substantial gain on the year's operations. The Society has a total capital of £ 2,1S7, averaging more than JE16 per member. This is accomplished without any assistance from honorary members' subscriptions, and perhaps the Cambrian's method of conducting its affairs could be studied with advantage by kindred organiza- tions. The speeches were of a practical nature, and reference was made to Wrexham's need of baths and recreation grounds, a subject which is t also dealt with by a writer in our correspondence columns. The growth of Friendly Societies in recent years has been enormous. In point of uumbers, the Foresters head the list with a membership of 675,916) while the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows closely follow them with 65L.890. The Foresters have a capital of £ 4 392,662, while the Oddfellows have funds amounting to f 7.058,198. Taking the largest of these Societies we find they number 2,230C 715 members, with a capital of £15,289,199. This speaks volumes for the healthy spirit of thrift and self-reliance per. vading the working-classes. There is undoubtedly room for improvement in the supervision exercised by some branches, and it will be interesting to note what will be the outcome of the return recently ordered to be made on the motion of Mr Chamber- lain. The greatest care- will be needed in formu- lating any well-meant scheme for increasing the efficiency and stability of these agencies. It would be a thousand pities if anything were done which would tend to check the laudable ambition of the masses in making provision for sickness and old agp. Fortunately the societies are well organised, and kno N the power they can wield if they choose to exercise it.

I The Military Centre. AT last Wrexham has aroused from its apathy. In the work of inter- mediate education it enjoyed an in- glorious ease, ana it seemea as it a proposal I involving the spending of a large sum of money, which was supposed to be had for the asking, was insufficient to excite more than a languid interest. However, at the meeting on Tuesday, there was a short discussion on the "new military centre," which has so agitated the public mind at Denbigh, causing certain worthy citizens there to indulge in eccentric behaviour which will, on reflection, hardly afiord matter for gratification. A town's meeting, too, has been held at Carnarvon, at which the speakers included tho Mayor and Colonel and Adjutant of the county Militia. At Denbigh one gentleman, with an ardour which ia all the more pleasing as showing the lightness with which he carries the burden of many years, has refused to attach any importance to declara- tions by his colleagues on the body corporate, or ratepayers in public meeting assembled. A toler- ably decisive expression was forthcoming as to the desirableness of inviting the authorities to- buj:d a barracks in the borough. This was not enough, and the alderman gav* a cheque for 910 to enable his son to resign his seat in the municipal parliament, and ask his con- stituents for their opinions to be declared in the polling booth. But, unfortunately, the sensible people of Denbigh refuse to quarrel when they are all agreed, and so there is no contest. Liberals and Conservatives cordially co-operate, and so we have the unusual spectacle of a councillor resign- ing, on paymmt of the stipulated ifne,, to re- enter the chamber again. Whether, as the Irish- man observed in reference to the alphabet, it is worth while going through so much to accomplish so little, is a question which those concerned may be able to answer to their own satisfaction. From what was said at Wrexham on Tuesday, all the turmoil which has so sadly perplexed our neigh- bours at Denbigh might have been avoided. We have previously hinted that no seriousness was to be attached to whatat the best could be regarded as a rumour. Had there been any intention to pro- vide additional barrack accommodation in North Wales, it might have been expected that the fact would be known at the headquarters of the 23rd Regimental District. There, we are assured,, nothing of the kind is in contemplation. Still, to make certainty doubly sure, Col. Liddell is to be written t:1, and his reply will dispose of the con- troversy. Whatever is the answer. Denbigh is not left altogether disconsolate. Possibly, with a view to the nature of the news that may be received, we learn that after all the 3-rd Bittalion Royal Weish Fusiliers is to have its training this year at Denbigh. The dream as to the Regulars will end as dreams usually do, but the visit of the Militia is a fact, pleasant or otherwise, as the good people of Denbigh may regard it.

Ili establiwh- ment. ON Friday night the Hi-use of Commons voted upon a. motion in favor of the disestablishment of what can still be called the Church of England in Wales. That motiou was lost by a majority of thirty-two, but the closcness of the figures is one of the encouraging features of tho debate. It shows— and the divisional list corroborates it-that the national cause is steadily winning its way. On th's account, therefore, the English Propaganda of the Welsh Liberal Federation wiil not bi likely to diminish its energy in placing b. fore our ilt over the border, a fair statement of otir claims for religious equality. We believe that the great sympathetic heart of Eneland will move as readily to the music of our modest and reasonable piping as it did at the recital of the horrors of Bulgaria in past years, or as it is now throbbing on account of Ireland. But returning to the debate, the leading event of course was the speech of Mr Gladstone, and the firat thought which will strike the reader of it is this-What an effort it must have cst Mi Gladstone, enthusiastic Churchman as he i, to ma k e it. This is shown by the large part of Lt which is occupied by praise of the Church ajid warm eulogy of the clergy. We cordially endorse Mr Gladstone's praise, and wiiliii-oly recognise the renewed vitality of a venerable and honorable institution. Disestablishers hava no quarrel with the Church in Wales as an religious denomination. Our objection is and always has, been ba-ed upon the broader principle a religious equality, which we take to mean the abolition of undue preference by the State for any particular form of Church government. We believe in Free Trade, and hold that Pro- tection is bad, whether apolied to commerce or religion. The Dean of St. Asaph in his interesting interview failed to grae- l) the real motives of the promoters of the motion. If that motion meant anything at all it meant religious equality, and if this was not stated in the speeches during the debate, it wai aoae the less the main- spring of the whole matter. Indeed Mr Glad- stone's fine speech was really an exposition of that principle. It has bevn said that this speech will not meet with approval by the whole of the nation. WQ ,\1,1\ bo iorry for our cotintry-inen if i tt does not. Mr Gladstone's speech was the suiliming up of a judge. Both sides were fairly presented, and as he always does, he has raised the tone of the discussion to a point from which it cannot and must not be lowered. The work of the Church was praised, and the labors of the Noucon- furinists were generously appraised in fact the position has been vastly strengthened by the weighty utterances of the veteran statesman. We may take up the weapons of the battle with re- newed hope. and our eS?rta will not be Impeded 1 I I I 'II our ratber helped by the insolent speech of Mr l Raikrs. This gentleman's sneers at Wales, and his discourteous reference to our nation will not be forgotten. Mr Raikes has many things yet to learn, and one of them appears to be that not even a Tory statesman can afford to speak of Welshmen in-tlie same terms as Hottentots. If thif is all the Government can do for us, little boots the giving of grants of money. Wales is poor it is trut-, and we have our faults, but we t'i i, Inot, when we accepted the Government money, sell ourselves to the di.nor*, nor has any member of the Government evpn though he lives within the-confines of Wales, the right to ride rough-shod over our most cherished feelings. The representation of Wales shows what the nation thinks abmt disestablishment. i* e have 30 members — 26 Liberals, 1 Liberal Unionist, srtd 3 Conservatives. Out of these 24; Liberals and the only Liberal Liiionist (Col. West) voted for the motion, aid the two Liberals who were absent paired for it. Two out of the three Tories vutcd against it, the absent one being our borough member, Mr Kenyon, who was unpaired. This abstention is ^i^nitiuant, and ou-iit-tt) be explaiiieti. Thus it wiil bo seen that the Parliamentary voice of Wales s peaks with no uncertain sound, and it only rsm lins for us to stand shoulder to ehoulder, never to relax our effortsuutil the fight be won.

7 7- 7 LOCAL NEWS. We understand that the christening of the heir of Wynnstay will take place on March llth. It is Btated that Canon William Richardson, rector of Corwen, haa been offered the living of All Saints, Gresford. The Countess of-Aberdeen held her first reception on W sdneeday-night, in Grosvenor-aquare. Amongst those present were Coi. Cornwallis West, M. P., and Mrs and Miss West. The oldest buildings in existence in Farndon are four straw-thatched cottages owned by Mr Gilbert Parry, which have recently been greatly improved. The architecture is that of the reign of Queen Ei'zabeth, which abounds in many villages in Herefordshire. They were erected in the year 1574; As the railway engineers have been engaged surveying the district from Vron to Minera, great hopes are entertained of an extension of the W. M. and C.Q from the Vron through Pentre Vron, and thenoe to the Limeworks. It is rumoured that the passenger- department will facilitate the travelling from Coedpoe&b.. WALKIKG STICKSI E. Rogers, tobacconist, Church-street, has just received a large and varied selection of walking sticks, in the Dewest designs, All are marked at reasonable prices, and purchasers will do well to inspect this stock before buying elsewhere. 460f DISCHARGED -On Thursday, at the Borough Magistr.:tteis' Court, before J. F. Edisbury, Esq., and Y. Strachan, Eiq., John Morris was in custody charged with having been concerned in the robbery of a stone bottle from the Black Horse Inn, York- street, but the evidence was slight, and the prisoner was discharged. THE LATE MR W. H. WETIGHT -Many readers will regret to hear cf the death of Mr William Henry Wright, who died at Trevor Vi la, Grosvenor-road, on Monday, after a brief but severe illness. The deceased gentleman, who was I' forty-nine years of age, was appointed parish clerk of Wrexham upon the death of the late Mr Edwd. Lovatt. He took the keenest interest in the duties l of his offico and in church work genera!ly, and his loss will be much regretted. TREAT AT THE WORKHOOSE.—On Thtireday, the. sick men and School children were entertained to a substantial tea through the kindness of Lady Egerton, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the recipients. After tea, Lady Egertoa distiibuted tobacco to the old men. During the evening the whole of the inmates spent a pleasant hour in the large dining hall, where Miss Stephen (daughter of Mr Justice Stephen), exhibited her magic lantern, the pictures of which were very clearly and lucidly explained by the exhibitor to the amusement and. interest of. all present. I STONE THROWING—There seems to be an out-! break of stone-throwing in parts of the town of recent days. On Saturday night, two boys engaged in this exciting and dangerous pastime on the Town Hill, with the result that one of the windows in the ehop of Mr C. E. Evans, draper, &e., was- < n « • oroKen. Air Havana complains that he sent out for a police-officer and could not and one for an hour. How this may be we do not know, but we are sure the police have their hands pretty full on a Saturday night in a town like Wrexham, which.is by no means over "policed." The stone-throwing ought to be checked, and it is remarkable that it was only a short time since the other window in Mr Evana' shop was broken in the same way. PRIZK DISTRIBUTION AT RHOSDDU,—On Thurs- day evening the distribution of prizes to the scholars of Stansty Board Schools took place at St. James's schoolroom, Rhosddu. The Mayor (Dr. H. V. Palin) occupied the chair. There was a large audience. The attendance prizes and the Head- master's home lesson prizes were distributed bv the Mayoress. A capital programme was well I! rendered, the school choir singing excellently. I Several entered for the prizes given by Mr Rawlins I for reading, and the Vicar awarded them as follows .1 -Girls-first prize, 3, Florrie Wykes; second prize, 29, L. Williams. Boys-first prize, 31,. Davitl Jones second prize, 2s, Robert Davies. During the evening, the Mayoress presented a North Wales Scholarship Certificate to C. H. Wykes, son of! the headmaster. On the motion of Mr W. KHis, & vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the Mayor for presiding. A MODERN EZRA."—On Tuesday evening, in the Brynyffynnon Wesleyan School-room, a I lecture was delivered under the above title, by the R&v. S Mort, in connection with the Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Society. The chair was- taken at 8 o'clock by Mr W. Ellis. The "Modern Ezra," who was the subject of the lecture, was Wm.. Tyndall, who translated the Bible into the English language. The rev. gentleman gave a very interesting description of the state of England at that time, and the chief events in, the life of Tyndall. Mr W. Thomas proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer, and this was seconded by Mr T. Ingham, C.C., supported by Mr J. H- Pierce, and carried unanimously. SALE.—On Friday an important and very spirited sale of gas, wat.r. and Market Hall shares I and gtoew was held at the Wynstay Arms Hotel. Messrs Jones and SoH} were the auctioneers, and; Mr W. R. Williams, Rhyl, was the solicitor for the vendors. The following is the result Lot 1, £ 75 Consolidated Stock in the Wrexham Gas Light Company, sold for E153 to Mr John Bury, for the Rev. Mr Williamp, Holywell lot 2, -97.5, Con- f solidated Stock in the Wrexham Gas Light Com- I pany, Mr Y. 8crachaa, JSI54 lot 3, ten shares of. I £10 each, lullv paid in the same Company X per cent Mr W. Overton, 9142 lot -1, seven sl-a-res I of 910 each, fnily {a'd in the same C, mi)any, bhi I W. Overton, tIOO; lot o, three shares tif JEH) thah I on which f 4 per share has been paid in the same ( c mpany, Mr Roberts, A:19 lot t« n £ 10. "A" preference five per ctiit. aliai-eb in the Wrexhana Water Works Company (fully paid). Mr J. Allington Hughes, £ 130 lot 7, four £10. shares (fully paid) in the Wrtxham Market Hall Com- I pany, Mr John Bury, f-t5 lot 8\ ten £10. shares in the same company (fully paid), Mr StantJo £ ^20 lot 9, ten £10 shares in the same company (fully paid),Mr J. Bury, fl23 lot to, ten £1(,); shares in the same company (fully paid), Mr J. Bury 51123 lot 11, ten EIO shares in same company (fully paid), Mr Y. Strachan, il24 lot 12, ten EIO shares in the Wrexham Gas Light Company (fully paid), Mr W. Overton, JE144 lot 1.3, ten £1Q, shares in the Wrexham Gas Light Company, Mr W. Overton, £147 lot 14, ten EIO shares in the Wrexham Gas Light Company (fully paid), Mr W. Oveilon, £ 150; lot 15, nine £10 shares in the Wrexham Gas Light Company (fully naid), M.r W. Overton, £137; lot 16, f""e shares of FJO each (of lvliieh 94 per share has been paid) in the Wrexham Gas Light Com- pany, Mr Y. Strachan, £ 33; tweuty-five per cent. preference shares of £10 each (fully paid) in the Rjiyl District Water Company, were sold for £ 200- UNIONIST MBSXLNG.—Oa Wednesday evening, Mr Bottomley, one of the official Conservative 3peakers, spoke at the Wrexham Conservative Club to a fairly large audience. Mr T. B. Acton, who. presided, expressed the pleasure it gave him ts. introduce the lecturer. He alloded to the room ia which they were assembled, amd hoped it would oe of use. It was his opinion that working man should take a greater interest in foreign afwrs, because they were of the very last consequence to. them. Dealing with labor questions, he referred, to. the able letter on the Eight Hours Question, pub- lished by Mr E. Stanley Clark in the Wtevkav* AdveftUer, and cordially commended it to the study of all who desired to consider tbe queatton in an impartial manner. He alluded to the intonded commissions on trade disputes and railway hours as indications of the readiness which the Government showed in dealing with questions, affecting the working classes.—Mr Bottomley then spoke upon general political questions with muoh humor. Referring to the club, he hoped it would be made a political influence in the town, but warned his hearers against paying too ij"eat attention to tha three B's "—Beer, 'Bacca4 and Billiards.-A voto of thanks to the lectt\t«r was carried, on the motion of Captain Qldstone, seconded by Mr Bernard Lewis, an1 a similar compliment was paid to the Chairmpa, on tbe motion of 8\f Robert Js^erton. WREXHAM INFIRMART.—The Secretary grate- fully acknowledges the sum of t26 os, from the Employ of the Wrexham and Aston Colliery Co., being the first instalment of subscription to the in-door Fuud for the current year. The matron bega to acknowledge with many thanka the receipt of six shillings, received from the children at Isycoed National School-, for the patients in the Children's Ward, per the Rev. L. Wickham. CHKSTBR-STREET BAPTIST CHAPEL .—A petition in favor of the Sunday closing of public-houses in England has been largely signed by the congrega- tion worshipping in this chapd, and h?s been forwarded for presentation to the Ri?ht Hun. G. Osborne Morgan, M.P. The pastor (the Rev. P. A. Hudgell), has received the following communi- cation in reply — Lear S;!r,-i\laiiv tliauke for your petition, which I shall have great pleasure iu presenting.-Yours truly, (; MUSIC IN NATURE — Un Friday uight, P-of. EliU Ed-wardei, of Bala College, gave a lectuieon the ah.ive subject in Ziou Schoolroom, Egertori-street. Mr J. E. Powell, presided, and the Piofcesor dealt with the scientific side of thi question* afterwards pointing out thAt music could bj fuuml eveiywliere, even in such unexpecte i placvs as railway trains, creaking doors, &c. At the close a vote of thanks Was passed to the lect ui er, oil the niol->-u ot Mr Jot-a. f.van. seconded by Mr \V (j. K.> ertf. A vllle 01 thanks t) t'le chairman was aho pELs-ed on the III II till II ot the Lecturer, seconded by Mr llenry J ones. TilE. FAIR -At Monday's fair there was an average supply of stock, a good trade was done all round, and sellers cleared. Beef was much dearer, as-were also rearing calves, but there was a slight decline in the price of dairy COIVS. Beef made from 6d to 7d per lb., mutton from 9.1 to 9d, and veal from 7id to S 1. Bacon pigs realised from SS to 8. 3d per score lbs., and prk pigg from Ss J to Si 6d. Dairy cows fetched from £ 1G 15, to £ 21 10s each, and stirks from A: I I to Jil4 10s. VV ATERV ROAL>. — We are glad to notice tii.t the wall which runs on the Pentrefelin side of this thuroughfare is bting set bick. When the work is completed, the improvement will- be very great, and the approach to Bradley-road- will be wide. As will be seen from our advertising cnlumns, tenders are iuvited by Mr Wm. Davies, C.E., Old NTicarage, fur the construction of a new street from Bradley-road to Bellevue-road. When this thoroughfare is made, important buildiug laud will be opened up and means of communication greatly augmented. BRITISH WISES AND CORDIALS.—Messrs J. F. Elibbury anti Co., Limited, have, with characteristic enterprise, developed a new branch in connection with the Penadur Spring Mineral Water Manu-. factory. They make British wines and cordials, and, it;tigin, from the specimens We have seen, have done well. They are pure, of excellent flavor, and the ginger wine is quite a temperance brandy. Mr Hutchinson, the manager of the work-, buper- inte nds the department as he is entitled to do, having previously had considerable experience in the business. In days like these, when there is much demard for light drinks, the new venture should be very profitable. SOIREE AT HILL STREET C'-qAPEL 01 Friday night an exceedingly successful soiree was given in the Hill-strett Clapel School-ronin in aid nf the funds of the Sunday Sehool. All dticiellt committse of ladies, to whom Mr Aittiur Francu acted as a most energetic secretary, took the arrangements in hand. with the result that fie plain school-room was transformed into a really attractive apartment. Down one side was a I)tiff, t laden wit h julliep, trifles, tea, C"tfee, and everything that could be desired in tba way-of refreshment, while in the centre of the room were numerous small tables placed eafe-wiep, for. the convenience of tne very large number of guests. The Rev. E. Jerman was present, and the proceedings were opened by the Rev. ThtHna Phennah, in the temporary abs^ice of the pastor. Musical items were givrn by Miss Mary Jackson, Miss Beseic Jeiie-, Mts A. L1. ELughes, Miss Rdiebury. Mitas Pli-raie Williams, Mr. Clement Williams, Mr F. Belli*, Mr A. U. Hugbes. Mr H. Davidson, Mr A. E. Williams, Mr Tudor Hughes, Mr J. Francis, and Mr: David Owen. The concert was much enjoyed, and at intervals refreshments were served. A d<cideii!y novel feature of the piocfedings wa. the exhibition of a waxwork group. The figures" were capitally dressed, and the ladies and eentiemen who tonk part in it were the following :-Ftlleti hero and his nurse. Mi,s Thomas, and Mr C'brnent Williains Gpsy girl, Misi3 Ross Mr Gladstone, Mr A LL Fiaucin Surii-s flower giri, Miss Plyeiiiiali Mr Chamberlain. Mr A. E. Williams Lo:d liatid,)'pli Chuiciiill, Mr LI. Hanmer; Italian musicians, Mr J. H. Fiancit, and MillR Jackson Fish wifMiss Jennie Thomas Lord Salisbury. M-r. F. Nut .all Sister of M?icy,. Miss Bessie Jones. At: the close a well-arranged group representing the United Kingdom was ex- hibited. Those who took part were Bri annia, Miss Fhennah .John Bull, Mj: A. E. Wi liams Scotland, Mr F.. Nuttall and Mixa Jackson; Ireland, Niisti Jennie Thomas and M/t Cletnent Williams; Wales, 1\IisR Thomas and Mr J. H. Francis. God save the Queen was then sunt-, And one of the mo"t success- ful gatherings ever held in Hill-street, ctine to it clono. ART CLASS-COMMLSTKK.—On Saturday morning- a meeting of this Committee vsas held at the Guild- hall, when there were present --Ald. Juo. Jones, in the chair. Lady Cunliffe, Mrs J. M. Jones. Rev. W. Vaughan Jones, Messrs. Simon Jones, W. Pierce, and J. H. Swainson. Mr Ashton Bradley, secretary.-A letter.was read from Mr Cadivalladr DA\ ICS, making an application for permission to hold the examination in the Principles of Agricul- ture in the Art Class rooms. The application, was granted, and it was stated that the examinations will commence at the latter end of April andter- minate in May.—Mr Geo. Frater was appointed custodian of the examination papers.-Ou the motion of the Chairman, seconded by. Rev. W. Vaughan Jones, a vote of thanks to Mr Juhn Btiry was unanimously passed for the use of the Savings' Bank-for the distribution of prizes on January l.TToh. i —The Committee then considered the n-uestion of the remuneration of the secretary, and on the motion of Air Simon Jones, seconded by .Lady, Cun- hCre, an honorarium of £ 20 was voted to Mr Bradley and £ 5ito Mr C, L Heywood.?Ttic ?u ce- tion of providing permanent rooms for.the classes was mentioned, and a proposal was made which appeared to solve the difficulty. It is to- a&k the Council to build a new fire engine station, and allow. the old one to be used by the Committee as well as a new room to be built over i. It is un- derstood that if the plan is adopted by the Council, and adproveti by the Sluth Kensington Authori- ties, the Borough would receive a grant ia aid of the proposal. At present the matter is uader con- sideration. WREXHAM BOARD OF GPACI^&^S,—At the meeting of this Boaid, on Thursday, ftiere were present-Captain Griffith-Boscawen, iu the chair Mr S. T. 3augh, and Mr Juo. Rogers, vice-chair- men ;.Sir. Robert Egerton, Mr T, LL Fitz Hugh, Revs Canon Hopkins, P. W. Sparling, S. G. Wood, Messrs John Bithell, John Davies, F. A. Sturge, J. Tudor Rogers, Rd. Randies, J. W. Evans, Sampson Michell, Geo. Heyward, J. Brereton, Wm. Roberts, Ed. Tuunah, J. L Thomas, Hezebiah Jones and Simon Jo.nea, Mr J. Oswell Bury, clerk.—The Clerk asked to be empowered to take legal proceedings in. tbe cases of some parishes from which nothing.had been received in respeci of the calls due in November and January. -At the request of the Guardians, Mr Bury said the parishes in arrear were Acton, Allington, Borras Rifre and Srlaa. He said that he wished to have all the money paid btfore the next Board meeting, because by then the half-year would have expired.—The necessary power was given to the Clerk, and ths Chairman pointed out that although assistant overaeers were engaged in some cases, the ovjxseera themselves were r-esponsible.-A letter was. read, in which Mr Simms, manager of the Liatig,iaal Provincial Bank return d thanks for his election as treasurer of the Union. Mr Bury from Mr Williams, of the North and S^th Wales Bink, in which that gfnlletzian said t't/a- Bank would act for tho Union uuiil thlV end of the fi:uuc;al year. (Hear, bsar.), A letter waa re- ceived from the,. Local: Government B,ard ac- knowledging tbo reseipfc <>f the plans for the new tramp accommodation, sa d adding that tb-zy would be carefully examined as soon as possible. A letter was read-from Miss Rye, of Lexdon, the philanthropic lady. w.uo<) takes much iatereafc in emigrating girls.—offiwiag to take charge of any Children whiah the might dseire to send to Canada. Two. families were narked by the members, and the matter was refsrrcd to the Visiting Committee-. This Committee had also another carious- Gja-astion delivered to it. Io is this :-A Wrexbaaa woman of bad rppate is in the House, and mhe hca several children, in the Schools, The Guardians,, having regard t, her character, have -aakied, resolution detaining the children, and tha raothoa lhas not seen thscsv,since Christmas. She wrote askiag that she ii).i-ht do so, but the Guardians. Ciosidered much harca would result trorn. an ir^is-xview, and at ifP-t decided to allow her tp see khem in the pisaeage of the maBter, wba wa& to be censer qf the conversation. Ultimately the matter waa. ttMut to the Vititin^ CQ,-Umitta.-t, who will report—The Clerk stated that Col. IiLe9, agent to Sir, Watkin, had writte;to him saving that it waa the desire o £ Sir W t'in tp.enfesatain the whole sf,the- inmates on the. day of; h8: christening of the. b^ir.—Mr Bury 8stl he had proposed a sclaema to Col. Hughes, which inctaded a dinner of roast beef and plum pidding, and special provision,Ipr the sick and the children. -It was decided to leave the matter to t'-4p Clerk, sad on the motion of, the Chairman, seconded by Mr Baugb, cordial thanks were vod to Sir Watkin for his, kiuiluess.-The Master reported that on Wednesday Miss Jones, of Caster-street, Wrexham, entertained the whole of the sick and aged and the- children to tea.—Statistics for tha week ending Feb. 18th. Number ia the house 210, last year Sr26, last week 207. Vagrants relieved 52, last year lO, Imbeciles 33. IQ schools-boys 19, girls 23t total 47 receiving industrial trainng- boys 24, girls 9, total 23. Out-relief-Mr Cheetham S12 19a to 126 persons Mr Owen X34 13a SW to 380 j Mr Williams £28 8cs 9d to 281 and Mr Evana f24 4s to 155. For week ending Feb. 25th. Number in the house 305, last year 228, last week 210. Vagrants relieved 39, last year 65. Imbeoiles 32. In school-boyi3 19, girls 28. total 47 receiving industrial training-hoys 10, girls 13, total 23 Out-relief—Mr Cheotham £ 11 89 6d to 126 persons; Mr Owen £ 32 2a 6d to 384 Mr Williams :f 18s to 290. and Ac|r Evapa 416 1^3 fid to 161, MASONIC.—Brother C. K. Benson, whose zeal in behalf ol the masonic charities is well known, has been uiiainiii. usly elected chairman of theNuith Wales Masonic Charities Association. NVITEXHAII fcl'llO.'L EL)ARIJ -At t'ltf U^'linj of this B'r.rd, held OJI Ft i.lay, there wrie present Sir Rufvi t Egerton, ill the chair, tha Very K-v. (Jamm Hopkins, M John FiaiK-i', Mr J. Oswell Bury, Mr J. K Towed, and Mr E E. li Air Ashton Bradley, clerk, and Mr U, L'oyd Jones. attendance ofecer. Air D. L'ojd Jones rrporteu ch?t l?- t,-A yz persons with notice ?.?te.?.at 1 | mee*lnS- i? w? 501 ry to .ay ti?t t?nt nta^fa ™ Were 0nt,is increase, there bn?flit?n)? EW-h ho,se parents ?'? ??"'t"-? t..?.?rb.f.   '?nted ? It t uf children u t..? he ?'? to I'?tria: Sc?.u: T? Bt?Hettcs of attendances were as fut.o? .N o. oll -V pr..4 !1t Weekfndin?.bo?. ?,.?  Jan. mch. 1 .):H 14)? ) ? J?n. ?rd. ii?S i'? l,t') J?n. :?h 1.?-7 I" MS Feb. ULII i,') 15'tu F.b.?:?. I ') i ?, ? ;„ ;?-???- 1"17ii 1, 7.* ),- lne h?ures showed an incrpi?e of 490 on tha ?v?r? ? attendance, and S?U in the number pies M,t at* aM c'?pared wmh the same part of I?t ycar-? Osw?U Bury, in accordance with notice, moved "that at tbe expiration ..f the present quarter, March ??th' the terms of Mr L,!oyd Jones, aa att?nd?nce ('tlicr' be amended, so th?this whole time should bo devotd to this Board. Mr Bury said he had not naruel1 the question of salary, which would come up again. In Wrexham there was a rapidly increasing poj.u a-i.m and :%Ii: Joiieti should devote the whole of his titil" L,.v the town, but he was the visiting officer if tl, Stansty School Board as well. Stansty was rapidly increasing place, and the parish extend.,i Poolmouth. There were on the books of the Stansty Board 450 children, of whom 180 came from the borough. At Brymbo and Hops the attendance officers tare to their duties the whol e of their time and he thought in Wrexham the same thing should h., done. Canon Hopkins seconded the resolution, which was generally supported and carried. Tne Board then con-idered a large number of cases brought before them by the Attendance Olfiedr. I.O.G. T.-lu coiiiiection with the Bronwylfa. Lodge, No. 13, of the Independent Order of Good Templars, the most successful meeting for some considerable time past was held in the Queen-street Chapel, on Tuesday evening. This lodge, which was instituted as far back as 1S72, was resuscitated four months ago, and during that time has enrolled about sixty members, the majority of whom were present at the meeting, and iu their scariet, blue, white, and purple rega'ia, presented a very pleasing effect, the military members being es- peciail), pnminent. There was a large attendance, and llr-o. R. Phennah, P.C.T., a charter member of the lodge, presided, aud after the singing of a Good Templar otte, and prayer by Bro. the Rev. A. J. Parry, delit ered a short practical address. After a short statement by the Secretary, Siater S. Stanford recited, with fairy bells accompaniment, A vision 011 Christmas Eve." Sister Mrs Robson. Past Grand Vice Templar, of Egremout, in a homely addres., appealed to the parents present, not only to become abstainers, but to join the order, and thereby set a good example to their children, and also lua. ling them into safe society. Boo. Stanford, P.D.C.T., recited "Bring the men up to the colors," after which Bro. the Rev. A. J. Parry, in a forcible and exiiaubtive adtireiii. pointed out the advantages of Good Templary to young men aud women, as a safeguard against their special temptations, and helpful to the carrying out Of a practical Christianity. Bro. Win. Thomas, clotincr, Hope-street, proposed a vote of thanks to tile-speakers, and in a conciee aud telling manner ret rrcd f, i the grc-nt plague of London, from which 00,000 ucaths resulted, but from tho drinking customs of this country a eieater number died every year. Bro. Corpural W. Pnillips, D.G.C.T., seconded, and the resolution was carried with acclamation. A similar compliment was paid to tbu m Bister, deacons, aud members of the Queen- btreet Chap -I, fur the use of their couvenieut and commodious chapel, proposed by Bro. J. T. Morgan, and seconded by Bro. W. Squires, C.T. Three persons handed 111 their names for proposition, and with a. number of other candidates will be init ated into the on Tuesday, at the Ceutial Coffee Palace, Hope-street. THE Ntw ROAD TO LLANGOLLEN.—Our readers will be pleased to learn that active steps are being taken to induce the authorities to make the above disuable road. A petition has been prepared for signature, and will lie at the Advertiser Office, Mr G.u. B^van'a office, and elsewhere. The text of it is as follows :— To the County Council of Detibijhtihi e, and to the Hvjh ■oa.^ B&al ds ut the Wrexham and Llangollen UistricU The Meuiurial of the undersigned Katspaysrs of the County d Denbigh, SilOWk-T. I- We i,a-ie beard with great s-atlsf iction tli.,tt a pr,ipossi Ins been made to continue the roatt from Wrexham and Khorstjllen over the Minera Mountain, to join the road through the Val:ey of the Eglv-yseg, leading to Kiiy William » lower and L'augollen. We understand that the length of th3 pKJ cted new road is about three uiiles, and the estimated cost ia ZLSCIU. T.e construction of this new road will deveiopa the mineral and agricultural resources I of the Minera Nioutitziin and neighbourhood, which could n. t fan t > promote lilt; trtd of t.oth Wrtxtiam and Llan- gollen, and also tht of the district through which the road is intended io pasq. The route adverted to is through a country, the beauty of which cannot be exaggerated arul the new road would atlord facilities t,-) btrzt-Tigers aud tourists of viaiting the V.Ailoy of the Eglwyseg RL)cks -one I ot the most reinaik ble sights in the kingdom-as -well as ) the Llang illen. \V, are convinced that I if ibis poition of Mountain Koad were made the working classes from the great manufacturing towns uf Lancashire and the Midlands, would, on the occasion of their holidayp, by means of the increased railway facilities to Wrexham, avail theinselves of the opportunity of visiting this neigh- bourhood, and having the pure, healthy, and exhilarating eiijoyin, nt tha mountain air and the contemplation of un- [ surpassed scenery can give. The estimated cost of the new rllact would bave no appreciable effect up. n the rates, whilst the money raised would no duubt be spent in the district. The ircrease in the rateable valuq of prooerty would in time recoup the first expenditure We, there- (,'re, respectfull) hope that the Denbighshire County Council and the Highway Boards will do all in their power to 1. rOlJlot thin undertaking, which has met with the pract,eal,y unanimous approval of all members of thp. community PKNYBRY.V CONGREGATIONAL CUARCN. — The annual tea meeting and entertainment of the Peny- bryn Congregational Chuich was held on Monday, and proved very successful. Tea was provided in. the School-rooms, and attracted a large number of guaata. The tea-makers were-Mrv Houghton, Mrs W. J. Williams, Mrs C. Stokes, Mrs Wright intrw Kerrison Jones, Mrs C. Dodd, Mrs Cross, Mrs Brooker, Mrs Stokes, Mrs, C. Cross, Mrs Aston, Miss L. Stevens, and Miss Dodd. The ladies who assisted were Miss Humphreys,. the Misses Stokes, Mrs C. E. Evans, Mrs Prichard, Mra Read, Miss Houghton, Mrs Pace, Miss E, Stevens, Mrs Gwillam, Mrs Parry, and Mrg Gale. In the evening the concert was given in the Cbapel, and the audience was large, as might havp been expected from the exceptionally good programme which was provided. The Rey. W. OUyer, M.A., pastor of the church, presided, but in cocaeauenca of being, as he said, somewhat of an iayalid," had to withdraw before the close in favor of Mr Stevens. The following was the programme Harmonium solo.Selections from Faust" F. AU- msQ4 Song. Tha Chorister" (Sullivan).Mr Fred Harris. uartttte God is 3. pidt" Wrexham Quartette. Party Song Cradle SOUR" (Clendon) Miss Davies. Recitation "A Ciçy Mr D. L. XV"$ :ollg. Gates ot the W8t" Mis. Phillips Coriie, solo Once Agdin* 5ir J. Inghm buug There :d a green hill far away" (Gounod) Mr O. J. KoTltjda Piano duet. \t Nocturne" jMendeI-»sphn).Mx and Mrs Cb. W. Thomas Song. The River of Yeirs"Nliss Al Jackson P,irz.quiig The Banks of Allan Water" Wrexham Quartett Party Cornrt solo Same Day" '%tr j. I]Pgbam Recitation The Fireman's Wedding"Mr I). L. Krana and piano .'Canmbtle et allegro" (Danbe) Masters Tracy and Eynest, He) wood Recitative and air. If with all your, hanrts" (Aii.'cA). Mr F Harris Pi.ino soN Silvery Waies" Miss Astoa H"!u Why do the Nations" O. ,J:) Rowlands Glee. Sleep Gentle Llll," The Wrexham Quartette Party Mr Allmana s solo was tastefully played. and his selection vj--is pleasing. We regret that it is only on rare occasions that this gentleman is- heasd at concerts. As a reliable and conscientious mnsieian he is well known, and ".ce only "ih we could hear bim mo:^ frequently. llr. Fr Harris, contributed two items, and in eac 1* his pure teapr voice waa heard to advantage. it| is a pity that he does not make e most of hi& fiqe organ. The Wrexham Quartte Party arpg well. The. number from Tha Woman of Samaria was the weakest, and it is. open to dorjpt whether music written for S. A* T. B. ought to be sung Qept by those voices. Wa were glad to find the tasteful setting, of The PApkti of Allan Water," wriiten.hy our townsman Mr William Roberts, received, a. careSul perform- ance, and the audience encored it. In response, Sarnby's ever welcome 0 Sweet, and Low was given with C,e. Miss Davies waa successful in her song, and like Miss Phillips, who sang" The Gates of the West," deserved the warm applause which followed their skiging. W J. Ingham gave two cornet.30.1o8, and was successful in both. Mr 0 J. RovAiands, who like the. rest of the artistes gave his services, B.1.DR. with much finish. He has a fine voice which ke uses efifosiently, but as we hope tohear, him in a concert oi his own shortly we BaJ no more. Hie waa encored in both. Miss. Jackson 8 song was. eweeLIX sung, and as an encore. she repeated paxt of th.e admired number. MUI, Aston gave a pianoforte solo, which showed that- with care sbe is likely to. become a good player. "She Masters Hevwood were encored for the vicha and piano number. Roth, we hope, will become highly efficient performers by dint of hard staijly. At present they show considerable promise, Mr apd Mrs Ch. W. Thomas contributed as a piano duet The Nooturne from Mendelssohn's musio to Midsummer Night's Dream." It was well received. Mr D. L. Evans contributed two reoita- tiona, and received an encore for the second one. la reaponae he reoit.-d L-Ady Clare." Mr Evans recites with great taste, moderation, and refine- ment. Mr Ch. W. Thomas acted as accompanist with his customary efficiency. 4.,t the close Mr Stevens proposed a vote of t^ftnk% to the per- formers, and this having be^n eeconded by Mr Dodd, it was agreed to. TWs Doxology waa then sung, and the very BucRÐsul ooncert-which wat arranged by Mr Wri^t—terminated. Plants for the decoration of \e. tea tables and the platform, were kindly Ieo £ r Mr EJoaghtpa a,, ¥ Dodd.