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0. WREXHAM TOWN -COUNCIL.--I
0. WREXHAM TOWN COUNCIL. I TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST. I Present:—The Mayor (Dr. H. V. Palin) in the chair; Aldermen W. E. Samuel and R. Jones; Couiicillora R. H. Done, G. Bevan, O. Mui less, B. Owen, A. Nuttall, B. Lewis, C. K. Benson, and G. Caihrall; Mr Thomas Bury, town clerk; Mr J. W. M. Smith, borough surveyor and Mr David Higgins, sanitary inspector. The Town Clerk said he had received letters from Aldermen John Jones and R. W. Evans stating their inability to attend. The minutes of the previous meeting of the Council were read and confirmed. THE SJIITHFIELD. I The Town Clerk read the minutes of the amithbeld Committee held on February 27th, recommending the Council to direct the Borough Surveyor to prepare a detailed plan and estimate of a new maiu entrance about the middle of Snai ti, ifeld- road boundary wall, and a turn-tile in lieu of present main entrance g: ts also a shed for calveB on each side of the intended new gitteway, and additional pen accommodation for Mr Llovd, auctioneer. Mr Murless moved the adoption of the minutes, and Mr Owen seconded. Mr Bevan said they were spending a lot of morey on the Smithfield. Mr Done said it was money well spent. The minutes were then adopted. THE SMITHFIELD AKD CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (ANIMALS) I ACTS COMMITTEE. The minutes of the Smithfield and Contagious Diseases (Anhnalf) Aefs Committee, recommending that an agreement be entered into between the County and Borough Authorities for the transfer of the dis- trict of the latter to a Joint Committee, under the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Transfer of Parts of Districts Act, 1884," and that the area of jurisdiction to be assigned to the Joint Committee, under the pro- posed agreement with the County Council, be that of the Hundred of Bromfield Petty Sessional Division of Wrexham, together with the borough of Wrexham, were adopted. THE GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE The Town Clerk read the minutes of the tienerai Purposes Committee, held on the 11th ult., recom- mending that terms for providing a public sewer man- hole at the junction of the New Red House Road with the sewer ;n Watery-road be left to the Borough Surveyor to arrange with the contractor for the new inad and sewer; the cost nt t to exceed £ 1310s; instructing the Town Clerk to ascertain the terms upon which the owners of the late Mr Benjamin Piercy's estate would be disposed to treat with the Corporation for the grant of sufficient land on the south sitie of Watery-road, to a,iin:t of widening that road, between Bradley-road and the Great Western Railway level crossing, to an average width of thirty- fect iecoinmending that the Borough Collector be requested to assist the Borough Surveyor in taking steps to require occupiers to attend to house number- ing, before the expiration of the present month, and that he be allowed a gratuity for doing so, the matter being urgent in view of the present census that the offer of Mr William Thomap, of k2 for the two large- treps to be taken down in the cemetery, and for small trees in Watery-road interfered with by road widening, be accepted that the tender of Mr Isaac, at 222 10s for fire hose and implement cart, with two lamps and two nozzles, be accented that the papering and painting rf quired at the Corporation Cottago, Holt- road, he carried out that I he Council authorise the Town Clerk to take proceedings under the Housing of the Workirg Classes Act, 1890." against all owners who have not attended to the notices of the Local Authority, which expired on the 3rd inst. Mr Done moved the adoption of the minutes. The Mayor inquired whether the arrangements with reference to the census had been carried out to the satisfaction of the Surveyor. The Surveyor said the work was then being carried out, and he expected that it would he completed on Wednesday. The Mayor also inquired whether anything fuither fead been done with reference to the housing of the working classes. The Town Clerk said he had received two letters OQ that matter. One was from Mr J. Brunt, whe wrote, with reference to the cottages under his warehouse in Pentrefelin, which had been condemned, that he had got rid in one case of the tenants, but in the other instance had tried all means ehort of force to get them out, but had failed to do eo. The other letter was from Mr Edward Williams, Willows Farm. Sealand, asking for an extension of time, in which to comply with the notice to put his prupeity in Brown's Court in repair. It was decided to do nothing in either case, but to let the law take its course. Mr Bevan called attention to the dangerous state of a wall in Madeira-hill, which had already been hronght to the notice of the General Purposes Com- mittee. It was a very oerious matter, and if they bad any heavy rain he felt sure the wall would come down. There were numbers of children passing the place during the day, and if an accident happened it might be moft disastrous He hoped eometliing would he done at once. The Borough Surveyor said notice had been served o put the will in repair. Mr Bevan did not think it would have any < ffeefc. ii-9 thought it would be best for the Corporation to I do the work at once. If any of the children were the y would regret that they had net dene so. Nofcliing was done in the matter. I A'd. R. Jones complained that the notices sent out under ths Rt,using of the Working Clsssc? Act, only itftted that the i ouses were unfit for i human habitation. They did not specify what was required to be done to the houses. The Mayor said the houses had to be put in proper order. Mr Bevan thought, if possible, that the informa- tion asked for by Ald. Jones should be given. Mr Benson seconded the adoption of the minutes, which were then passed. SEWAGE DISPOSAL. I Ibe Town Clerk read the minutes of the Sewage Disposal Committee, held on the 20th uit, recom- mending the acceptauce of the tender of Mr J. C. Edwards for pipes, and the tender of Mr Henry Dennis for the coping, for the further length of sewage "carrier" to be provided at Five Fords Farm; that the Borough Surveyor be requested to undertake the supervision of the work of laying the carrier, and that it be done by persons employed by him on behalf (f the Urban Authority and that the tender of Messrs Rogers and Jackson, at 1:5 10j for wire fence at the Aqueducts, be accepted. The Committee had issued orders in favor of the contractord on further account of works. Also for Mr Cooke's rent, less t,-ix, £]56. compensation, 290. Col. Jonea' proportion of salary to 2nd Feb. last 221 7s 4d., and the balance of the oijer bed contract, 25; having received cheque from Col. Jones for rent, and his proportion of compensa- tion agreed upon to Mr Cooke, so as to clear up all Hafodywern Farm account* before the end of the financial year, ending 25th March, inst. The Com- mittee also recommended the adoption of a testimonial in favor of Col. Jones, V.C., late tenant of Hafody- wern Sewage Farm, and consulting aanitaiy engineer, and that the same be signed by the Mayor and by Mr Alderman Samuel, the Chairman of the Sewage Disposal Committee, and forwarded to Col Jones. Alderman Samuel proposed the adoption of the minutep. Mr Lewis seconded and they were adopted. IKCREASE OF SALARIES. I The Town Clei k read the minutes of the Finance Committee, held on the 25ih ulr., recommending an increase of 220 per annum in the iialary of the Medical Officer of Health (Dr. R. W. J. Evans), and £10 per annum in the salary of the Borough Collector (Mr J. K. Jones.) Mr Bevan proposed the adoption of the minute?. Mr Owen seconded and it was agreed to. THE BOROUGH TREASURER. I The Mayor moved certain resolutions as to regula- tions approved of by the Finance Committee for endorsing and honoring cheques to and the manner of keeping accounts with the Borou5h Collector. Mr Bevan seconded and they were agreed to. PROPOSED WIDENING OF WATELTY-BOAD. I The Town Clerk read a letter from Mr Robert Piercy, C.E., stating that he was prepared to recom- mend the acceptance of 2:3 81 per square yard for the land required to make the upper part of Watery-road thirty-six feet wide. Air Owen asked buw many tqttare yaido would bo required. The Town Clerk sad 840 square yards. Mr Cathrall said t ie prica per yard appeared reasonable, but it would come to a large amount. Mr Bevan suggested that the consideration of the matter be left over u:.til they had the cost of the pro- posed widening of the road before them. Ald. Samuel proposed that the matter be referred to the General Purposes Committee, and that the Borough Surveyor be instructed to report as to the cost of widening the road. Mr Bevan seconded, and it was agreed to. THE SMITHFIELD TOLLS. I The Town Clerk reported that the Smithfield tol:s I for the past month amounted to £ 40 103 61, as com- pared withk38 4s 21 during the corresponding month 1 of last year, an increase of 22 63 4.1. CORRESPONDENCE. I The Town Clerk read a long circular letter from the Lucal Government Board, relating to Medical Officers of Health and Inspectors of Nuisance?. While on this matter the Town Cluk said he should like to have the permission of the Council to submit to the Local Government Board wluther it was competent tor the Council to increase the salary of the Medical Officer without advertiting the effice vacant. The permission was granted. A letter was read from Mr Ashton Bradley, secretary to the Science and Art Class, encloeing a resolution passed at the last meeting of the Commit- tee. The resolution was to the effect that an applica- tion be made to the Town Council to provide rooms for the accommodation of the Science and Art Classes at the Guildhall or such premises as would entitle the Town Council to a grant from the Science and Art Department in aid (f the building fund, such rotime to be let to the Art Class Committee. The Mayor proposed that i he letter be referred to the General Purposes' Committee. Mr Done seconded. Mr Bevan said they had no rooms to let. He failed to see why the Committee applied to the Council for rooms. It struck him that the idea was to get the rooms at a nominal rent, in the earns way as the Free Library Committee. The Mayor's resolution was adopted. A letter was read, asking the Mayor and Corpora- tion to become patrons of the National Ehtsddvod to be held at Rhyl in 1892. The application was acceded to. TENDERS. I The Borough Surveyor reported that Mr Alderman Samuel and Mr Councillor Owen, appointed for tha purpose, met to consider various tenders submitted for road stutle and paring material for the year, ending March 25th, 1892. After considering the various tenders, together with the samples of material submitted, they were of opinion that the following should be accepted :—Rough breakers, Clee Hill Dhu Stone Co., at 7" 93 per ton for about 250 tons brok en ■tone, R. H. Kyrke, 7.- 9d per ton, less 21 per cent., f, r about 500 tons; Ceiriog Granite Co., at 83 per t n, for 500 tons broken inch metal and screenings, Ciriog Granite Co., inch metal 7s 6.1 per ton, screen- ingii 6J 8d per ton paving sette, Clee Hill Granite Co 19i 63 and 203 6d per ton chequered tiles, M ssrs Clark and Ilea, 47s per thousand, also for cuts. On the motion of Aid. Samuel seconded by Mr Owen, the report was adopted. THE RECREATION GROUND. I The Town Clerk atked whether the Council wou:d take any steps as to the issuing of police notices warning boys against using catapults in the borough. He said that for a short time during the year there was quite a catapult fever amonget the boys of the town, and during the time it raged, it did a great dea of damage. The Mayor said people might be severely injured by fctones thrown by catapults. The Town Clerk said the catapults used were very dangerous weapon?. The Mayor thought it would be well to issue mtices. Mr Bevan proposed that notices be isEued. Aid. Samuel asked if the notices would also warn boys against playing football in the treet. The Town Clerk said he would make the notice a gt neral one. Mr Owen seconded the resolution. Mr Bevan said the matter brought forward the question of a recreation ground. There had been a great deal of talk recently with reference to providing notonlya r creation ground for the town but also bathp. He would suggest to the chairman of the Recreation Ground Committee that he should convene a meeting as soon as possible. The Mayor said he thought the chairman of that committee had been very negiigent. Mr Lewis said, as chairmen of the Recreation Ground Commit tee, he mustsay there was a "feat Jeal of humbug with reference to the malttr. lie would re- mind the Council that, when at a meeting held at the Mayor's house. a short time ago, a proposition was brought forward to purchase a town hall and recreation ground, everybody voted against it. If people would come forward with their subscriptions, he should be only too glad to call a meeting of the committee. The Town Clerk said the boys of the town had already seized upon a large piece of ground in the town. Mr Bevan said that showed the boys were in advance of the Corporation in enterprise. The Town Clerk said the Corporation were not in a position to buy land to form a recreation ground. If some philanthropist would come forward well and good, but if not, the people of the town would have to be prepared to submit to a very larbe increase in the rates. Mr Bevan said if the Chairman would call a meet- ing of the committee, it was just possible that some philanthropist would come forward. Mr Lewis said a meeting was heldasdiort time ago, and feur members attended. He might say they had not the pleasure of Mr Bevan's brains nor cleve. ine,.? The Mayor said that if lie was requisitioned to call a public meeting to discuss the matter, he would have much pleasure in doing so. Mr Bevan's resolution was then agreed to. THE BOROUGH RATE I On the motion of Mr Bevan, seconded by Mr Done, it was decided that the Council issue a precept upon the overseers of Wrexham for a borough rate of 91,340, being 7d in the E, or thereabouts, on the rate- able value for the services of the financial year, ending 25th March, 1892. THE PRINTING OF COMMITTEE MINUTES. I The Mayor moved that in future an epitome of the minutes and reports of the various commit tees held during the month (except those of the Finance Com- mittee) be printed and issued to the members, together with the business paper, prior to the mot.thty meet. ings of the Council, and that such minutes and re- ports he taken as read, unless any member requires particular minutes to be read in full. He considered that most unnecessary time was taken in reading minutes every month. The matters were carefully gone through by the various committees, and if the minutes were presented to the members of the Council a few days previous to the meeting, they would then be able to seize upon any point without interrupting and asking questions, and thus taking up time. Members would then be able to see what waa being done, for members who had been absent did not know what had been done during the j revious month. The Town Clerk had made irquiiies with reference to the matter, and found that it was done in other towns. The expense would be small compared with the benefits. Aid. Samuel seconded. He asked why the minutes of the Finance Committee had been left out ? The Town Clerk said the meetings of the Finance Committee were not held early enough in the month. It was suggested that the Finance Committee meet earlier, Mr Lewis suggested that the matter stand over until npxt November. The Mayor finally proposed that the matter be referred to a committee, consisting of Aid. Samuel, I Mr Bevan, Mr Owen. Mr Done, and himself. I Mr Done seconded, and it was agreed to. THE CAB STAND. Aid. Richard Jones asked for leave to move the resolution standing in his name, with reference to the cab stand. The Mayor said an intimation bad been given to him that some in favor of removing the cab stand were wiiling to agree to a portion of it being retained. He fancied that would satisfy all partiep. Aid. Samuel asked how many cabs were to remain The Mayor said he thought two. j Leave was then granted Aid. Jones to move his resolution. The Town Clerk read the following petition, which he had received :— j Will you hindly place before the Council the views of the undersigned, respecting the proposed change in the c<tb stand. We, the cab proprietors of this town, respect- fully a- k the Council not to move us fiom High-street to the Guildhall yatd. We are of opinion that such a change will be a disaster to us will cause great inconvenience to the general public, and seriously imperil our livelihood. Further, no objection has been made to the continuance of the stand in High-street by the majority of the business men resid'ng in that street. And we respectfully sul mit to the Council that, in the absence of any good and sufficient reasons, to mike any change will be very injurious to your petitioners, and we, therefore, ask you to leave us on the stand we now occupy in High ttreet. We are your obedient servants— JAMES EDWARDS, T. F. OKIFFITHS, PETER PRYTHERCH, JAMES KEEFK, RICHARD Will r» FOOT Ald. R. Jones moved that the Council reconsider and wholly rescind the resolution passed at the quarterly meeting of the Council held on February 28ch, by which it was decided to discontinue the Hign-street cab ttand, and to have a cab stand in the Guildhall enclosure. Mr Done seconded. He thought there would be great alterations made in Abi otWtreet hf re long, and the Railway Company would provide a suitable stand there. The Council bad spent a lot of money in High-strett, and he was sure it would not be well to move the stand from there. Mr Murless said he thought from what the Mayor had stated that there was to be a compromise, and on that understanding Aid. Joues was allowed to bring forward his motion unchallenged. As the mover of the original resolution, he was willing to ic-consider the question, and was willing to compromise the matter by allowing two cabs to remain in High-streit, and that there should be another cab stand, not in tiie Guild- hall yard, but by the Post Office. In his opinion it wai au absurd idea to centralize the cabe. The ttand in High-street undoubtedly congested the tiatfic and caused blockages and delays. Mr Owen proposed, as a compromise, that thrae cabs be allowed to rt- main in High-street. Alderman Sau.uel seconded. The Town Clerk said two migLt stand before the Central Station. This was thought an excellent suggestion. Mr Btjvan thought the best solution uf the question I would be to appoii.t a comixiittee to inspect the vari- ous sites in the borough. He opposed the consiruc- tion of a stand in the Gui'dbuil yard, on the ground of expense. On being put to the vote, four voted for the amend- ment and tinee against, and the Major declared the am n imont carried. ,tir Bevan said the queotion could be brought for- ward again at any timp. THE SEALING OF DOCUMENTS. J The following documents were seated with the cor- porate Common Seal :-Duplicl\te grant of sewer ease. ment frci i P. B. D. Cooke, ERq.. to the Urban Sanitary Authority; agreement with Mr F. Lloyd, auctioneer, as to terms arranged for ensuing tive years for annual payment in lieu of horse air fcion tolls, and for occasional use of Inark"t ground memorial to the Denbighshire County Council, and to the Highway Boards of Wrexham and Llangollen District*, in favor of the proposed new road over Minera Mountain in Llangollen direction requests for transmission of dividends in respect of various stocks held by the Corporation to Henry fSimuis, Eq., borough treasurer. Before the agreement wiih Mr F. Lloyd was sealed, a question arose a? to the payment of the legal expenses in connection with it. Alderman Samuel a'so s:.id that no duuLt Mr Lloyd was doing great st-r. ice to the town, but neverihelen* if he Was to injure their fairs they had no light to grant him any concession at the public expense. Sometime ago they had taken counsel's opinion with reference to the matter, and it read It appeared that as the Corporation repre- sent the owners of an ancient market they would be entitled to damages in an action for disturbance, provided that they could show that the sale ot horses injured their market, as would probably be the case, and that the fact that the sale was not on market day doea not affect the question, if injury could be proved." If they sealtd that agreement, they were tying their hand7. After some discussion, Mr Bevan proposed that the agreement with Mr Lloyd be sealed, and that the legal expenses be paid by Mr Lloyd. Mr Done seconded, and it was agreed to, three voting against. The Council then rose.
10 NORTH WALES LIBERAL FEDERATION.
10 NORTH WALES LIBERAL FEDERATION. The annual Conference of the North Wales Liberal Federation was held on Thursday at Blaenau Featiniog. There was a laiiie and representat: ve gathering. Mr Humphreys-Owen presided at the motuing fitting, in the absence of Mr Stuait Rendell, 1%1. P. Tiiere were p;eaen?- M.P. Thera were present Mr Samuel Sin-.tli, M.P., Mr Lloyd George, .I.P Mr T. P. Lewi-, At. P., Mr Bryn Roberts, M P., Mr Hanhury Tracy, M P., Mr G, W. Taylor, Mr Samuel popn, Q.C, Mr J. Het bert Lewis, Dr. G-thiu Daviea, Mr J. E. Powell, Rev. A. J. Parry, Mr Gee, Rev. T. J. Wbeldon, &c. Mr W. Hawkins Tiistr-n. the secretary, read letters of apology for absence which had been received fiom several Welsh members of Pailiument. Mr Osboine Morgan, M P., writing rom Bcurnemouth, said it would have gi ven him especial pleasure to have heard an addiess from so true a Liberal and so distinguished a member of the Liberal paity as the LMa. qtiii; vi Hipon, He added: The present is a very critical moment fur Wales,. A dissolution cannut now be fir d'st,int, and the attitude which the Government and their suppoiters have assumed towards the Principality, especially ÍlI the debates on Mr Piitchard Morgan's motion and the T:the Bill, or, as it has bee:1 justly called, the Wslsh Coercion Bill, satisfies me that tte is, ue before us at the next election will be not only Liberalism and Conservatism but Welsh Nationalism and Knglish Philistinism. The one object which our opponents s .eui to have in view is to throw discredit on everything which comes from the Piiucipality, as well as to stamp out every vestige of patriotic sentiment in it. Under the circumstances 1 look to a large acce sion to our ranks from those Conservatives who. in spite of party obligation, still retain some regard for the fame of your hen wind. Vaiious subjects of interest were afterwards dis- cussed, including free education, temperancr, and disestablishment, upon each of which resolutions were passed. In reference to free education the Con- ference, whilst reaffirming its declaration in favor of the principle, emphatically protested against directly or indirectly aiding by public funds vchoois which are not under representative management." The annual public meeting in connection with the Federation was held in the evening, under the presidency of Dr F. Jonep. The Assembly Room, in which the meeting was held, and in which the Conference had been conducted, proved much too small for the crowd that sought admissior. Arrange- ments were theiefore made for an oveiflow meeting. The Chairman was suppoit-d by the Marquis of Ripon, the Hor. F. S. A. Hanbury Tracey, M.P., Mr Lloyd George, M.P, Mr Pritchard Morgan, M.P., Mr A. Osmond Wiliiamp, Mr S. Pope, Q.C., and others who had been attending the Conference. Mr J. Bryu Robertf, M.P., who SDoke in Welsh, submitted a resolution extending a coidial greeting to Lord Ripon, and expressing unabated confidence in the Liberal leaders and the hope that the country would s-peedily have the opportunity of reviewing the conduct of Her Majesty's Government. Mr Pritchard Morgan, M.P., seconded the resolu- tion, which was passed amid cheeip. Mr Si-muel Pope, Q.C., who now holds the office of president of the Merionethshire Liberal Association, added a few words of welcome on behalf of the county in which the meeting was being held. Lord Ripon was received with great heartiness on rising to address the meetinp. Afttr a tribute to the staunch adherence to the Liberal cause shown by "gallant little Wales," he congratulated the meeting on the present state of the Liberal party. He was lin old man, and he had never known the pary more united and more thoroughly inspiied by confidence in its leader. True, they had had a rattling defeat at Aston, but having had an unbroken series uf victories they could afford to let the Tories have one. For think what comfort it must have afforded Mr Chamberlain and Mr Jesse Coilings (Hisses ) Look at the price Mr Chamberlain paid for it. He went down and stood on a Tory platform and spoke for a Tory candidate, and it would indeed have been a shame and a disgrace to him if he had failed. There- tore, out of that large-hearted charity by which the Liberal paity was always distinguished they would, he was sure, agree wiih him that they heartilv con- cratulated Mr Chamberlain on the success of his Tory friend. (Laughter.) Onthequestionofdisestablishment Lord Ripon avowed himself in favor of disestablish- ment, not for Wales and Scotland only, but for England also. (Applause.) He had Come slowly to this opinion, but he had oiue to it firmly iinif deliberately, and he saw no reason why lie should not express it. He lecognised, however, that the case of England stood on a different footing from that of Scotland and Wales. In England the question was one not for decision but for argument, but in Wales the case was exactly the reverse. Allowing that the Church was at present more alive to its duty and responsibility than it was in the past, that formed no valid reason why the people should wait anv lonepr for full religious equality. All that Nonconformists asked was a fair stage and no favor. They asked for that alone, and would take nothing less. As to the argument that tt.t Welsh Church was an integral pai t of the English Church, and therefore could not be dealt with separately, be declared that they could, and ought, and must deal with it in that way. Only one question prevented the settlement of this matter, and that was the question of Ireland. The line was blocked, and must be cleared. It concerned them as a nation and as Christian men to undo the long injustice of cellt uriep, and gi ve theliishpeople the right of self-government which they claimed. Ho v changed had become the attitude ot the Turies towards Mr Parnell! It was not so long since that there was no language too vile to be applied to him, when the forgeries of Piggot were articles of the Tory creed but now the success of Mr Parnell was prayed for. Mr Balfour's Newcastle impertinence looked very small to-day, after the result of the recent trial at Cork, and Mr Balfour was nothing if not impertinent. (Hear, hear.) It had been proved that there was no riot in Tipperary and no justification for the police assault, and that the facts as Mr Balfour put them before his Newcastle audience and the House of Commons was not the true facts of the case. His charge against Mr Balfour was that he believed with- out inquiry, without consideration, without examina- tion of pny kind any story that his officials choose to tell him. (Hear, hear.) In conclusion Lord Ripon said that, having done justice to Irelacd, the Liberal party would comply with the just wishes of Wales in the matter of Disestablishment. They would also open to the people a freer access to the land. They would guard their interests and labor for their wel- fare, and they would make it the paityla foremost aim to render the lives of the poorest among them brigbtcr, fuilsr, and nobler year by year. (Ap- plause.) The meeting was afterwards shortly addressed by Mr George, M.P., Mr Samuel Smith, M.P., and other?. +-
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THE FAii-Nolwitlistaii(iit)g Mouday was Bank Holiday, the usual fair was held, but as is generally the case there was rather a small supply ot etcck, and trade was slow, except for beef, which made in some cases up to 7^d per lb. Veal made from Sd to 10Jd per lb., and dairy cows up to £ 21 10s each.
RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY.
RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND. Present Captain Griffith-Boscawen (in the chair), Mr S. T. Baugh (vice-chairman) Mr A. Peel, Mr C. W. Townshend, Mr H. J. Royds, Messrs. J. Rogers, Ed. Roberts, Hez. Jones, J. Ll. Thonaa9, R. Randies, E. Woolrich, J. Daniel, and Geo. Heyward. Mr J. Oswell Bury (clerk), Dr. Wm. Jones (medical officer of health), and Messrs. R. Pheunah and Ed. Davies (sanitary inspectors.) THE MEDICAL REPORTS. Dr Ed. Davies reported that in March, 89 births had been registered, giving a birth rate of 39 6 per 1000 per annum. The number of deaths was 52, making the death rate 22 8 per 1000 per annum. One case of Continued fever had occurred at Penygelli, which had recovered. There had been three cases of scarlet fever—two at Cerney and one at Pentre Broughtan. The latter had bten removed to the Hospital, and all three were convalescent. Whooping cough had been pre- valent in the district, particularly in the townships of Gwersvllt and Broughton, but no deaths had been registered from it. One isolated clso of croup at Vron Hill had ended fatally. In his Hospital report Dr Davies stated the nun.. ber of cases in the Hospital on March 1st was 10. Admitted during the month one case of typhoid fever from the town, and one of scarlet fever from Pentre Broughton. Total, 12. Discharged cured, 10 died, 1 remaining in Hospital, 1. Dr. William Jones reported that in March 68 births were registered, making a birth rate of 40 8 per 1000 per annum. Thirty-one deaths were registered, making the death rate 18.6. S x intcc. ious cases had been notified to him. and he bad visited them. The memorial pump at Bangor had been condemned as unfit for domestic purposes. He further reported that with the Sanitary Inspector he had visited his district, and taken action where necessary. THE FJtTER HOSPITAL. Dr. Davies presented his report of the hospital for the year ending March 25th, 1891. Number of ca e? admitted during the year, 38 viz., typhoid fever, 21 scarlet fever, 16 diphtheria, 1. Nearly half this number (15) were admitted from the Urban district, and with two exceptions (one of scarlet fever and the other of diphtheria) they were all cases of typhoid, and most of them of the worfct possible type. Of the number admitted seven died, and thirty-one were discharged cuiel. AH the deaths were due to typhoid. There were uo deaths from scarlet fever or diphtheria Since the opening of the hosuital 162 cases had been treated two of erysipelas seventy-two of typhoid six of measles sixty-five of scarlet fever six of whooping c.)ugh nine of diphtheria total 162. Nineteen patients had died, and 143 had been discharged cuied. Typhoid fever caused fourteen deaths; scarlet fever, five; diphtheria, one; whooping cough, one erysipelas, one. The Clerk read a letter from Dr, Davies, who said that as medical officer of the Hospital, he had been paid at the close of the year, consideration being had to the number of cases in the Hospital. This had been done for three years, and he asked that he might be permanently- appointed medical officer of the Hospital at the same salary as before- JE40 per annuir. Mr Rogers and Mr Peel were in favor of the Doctor's request being granted, but the Chairman considered that it would be well to allow the old arrangement to be continued. This was the opinion of the majority of the members, and the old terms were coutiuued. SANITARY. I Mr Richard Pheunah reported that he had visited the cases of an inficbious nature in his dis- trict. Five houses at Westwood Square, Gresford, and oue house at LhvJn Oau, had been connected to the Wrexham Water Company's mains. Notices of overcrowding had been served upon the owner and occupier of a house situate at Castletown, Broughton. where two families of seven occupy one small two-roomed house. After referring to the nuisances which received his attention, notices under the Housing of the Working Classes Act had been served upon ownets and tenants in two cases, viz., one at Aberoer, E",clusham Above, and one at Holt. He had received a satisfactory replv in writing that the necessary repairs will be tariicd out without delay. Mr Edward Davies reported a few cases of an infectious nature at Trefynant, at Rhosymedre, and at Rhos. Twenty houses at Rhos had been supplied with water. He had served notices in respect of nuisanccs, including ten persons who are oecupitiB of the land through which the main ditch at Bangor, requesting them to cleanse it. They had not done so, and he asked for instruc- tions. THE BASGOR DXIAINAGE. I After considerable discussion it was agreed that I Mr Royds, Mr Peel, and the engineer, Mr A. C. 1 Baugh, inspect the village of Bangor, and furnish I a report upon its requirement at au early date. THR BANGOR PUMP. I It will be remembered that recently Mr A. N. Palmer analysed a samply of water taken from the Bangor memorial well. and pronounced it unfit for human drinking. At this meeting Mr Evans (from Mr Allington Hughes' office) attended, and said Mra Webster had not dedicated the well and pump to the public, but had only given the use of the water. The Chairman said he was acting in a public capacity only, and was obliged, after the report of the analyst, to move that the Clerk should write to Mrs Webster, asking her if she would volun- tarily close the well. Mr Rogers seconded, and the resolution was carried. THE ENGINEER S REPORT. Mr A. C. Baugh submitted his quarterly report upon the sewers in the district, which were work- ing well. In accordance with instructions, he met Mr Ed. Roberts on the matter of the extension of the sewer in the Green, Brymbo, and he was con- vinced that the work was necessary. The distance was 70 yards. Mr Roberts was also of opinion that an extension in the Lodge, some 120 yards in length, was required. With regard to Ruabon drainage Mr Baugh said, In accordance with in- structions received at the last meeting of this Authority, I have had an interview with Col. Hughes, Sir Watkin's agent, upon this matter. Before expressing an opinion Col. Hughes is wish- ful to have plans before him. I have not yet been able to complete the preliminary work for the preparation of the scheme, but I hope to lay the plans before the next meeting of the Authority. From the levels already taken, I do not at present consider the outfall on the land at James' Farm, in Wynnstav Park, will be practicable, the area of the ground available being too email, and the con- figuration of the ground very unsuitable for the purpose. The Engineer was instructed to prepare plans of the Brymbo extension by the next meeting. THE RHOSTYLLE-Q DRAINAGE. I A letter was read from Mr William C. Hughes complaining uf the state of Beraham Brook owing to the Rhostyllen drainage. THE PORTER AT THE HOSPITAL. The following candidates for the post of Hospital porter appeared before the Board :—William Davies, Hengoed, Oswestry John Griffiths, 7, Shrewsbury-road, Wrexham and Robert Simons, Felinpuleaton.—On the motion of Mr Daniel, seconded by Mr Hczekiah Jones, Simons was appointed for a month on trial. VOTES OF THANKS. This being the last meeting of the old Authority, Mr John Rogera moved, and Mr Edward Roberts seconded, votes of thanks to the Chairman and the vice-chairman. The Chairman, in replying, said the work at the Board was ractical wail entirely without sentiimnt. Therefore it was clear that the business should be done in the more direct way. This had been his object, and the members of the B,¡arJ had assisted him in it very greatly. ————— 6
.THE CENSUS. I
.THE CENSUS. I By the time tlifo week's paper gets into the reader's hands, every householder will have received a centos paper, on which will be inscribed the names, condi- tions, ages, trades, and other particulars of the mem- beis of the family. In the papers which are dis- tributed in Wales, there is an inquiry whet her the members of the household speak English or Welth or both. From this column very interesting results may be expacted. The papers will be collected on Monday, aud they must contain a true and accurate list of the members of ihis family, of visitors, of boarders, and of servantp, who slept or abode in this dwelling on the night of Sunday, April 5:h, lSn." The work of collecting the infouaation wliic' the Registrar-General wants is very serious, and falls in this locality upon Mr John Bury, superintendent registrar. He had divided his district into three di-4tricis-Wrexham in charge of Mr J. Orwell Bury, with 38 enumerators Holt under Mr W. T. Cheelham, with 15; and Ruabon under Mr W. Owen, with 21. The papers will be collected on Monday, and it is expected that the official results will be kuown early in May.
■ ^-I HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.I
■ I HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. I SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS. Saturday, April 4th The Cloy At 11 30. THE SHROPSHIRE HOUNDS. Saturday, April 4th Twemlows At 11.30. THE FLINT AND DKNLIGiH HOUNDS. Tuesday, April 7th. Hafo<lunos Saturday, April lith Maes Elwy At 12.
Advertising
Late Advertisement. 'J" NOTICE. \'| li JOHN ROBERTS, Veterinary Snr?on, 4. ?Tt Chester-street, Wrexbam, wishes to intimat e tu his Clients that his late Assistant, W. Irwin Robert-, has been I discharged by him, anil has no further connection with his ractice. April 3rd, 1891. 759a Lord Alacaulay said, Advertising is to business what steam is to commerce—the grand propelling power"
I A HEAVY PENALTY.
I A HEAVY PENALTY. I SELLING ADULTERATED MILK. At Corweu Petty Sessions, held on Thursday, before a full bench of magistrates, William Davies, milk dealer, of Corweu, was charged by Police- Sergeant Morris with selling adulterated milk. Mr L. Ll. John appeared for the defence. An analysis of the sample obtained by the ofifcer, made by Mr Thomas E. Blunt, county analyst for Shropshire, proved that the milk sold by the defendant was diluted with water to the extent of 40 per cent. The case was considered a very bad one, and defend- ant was finedE5 and costs.
h . THE DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE…
h THE DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. On Thursday a meeting of the general manage- ment committee of the Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Society was held at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, Wrexham. Sir R. A. Cunliffe presided, and there were also present Mr P. P. Pennant, Mr Henry Humphreys, Oak Lodge; Mr J. Roberts, Stltney Mr Wm. Kellett, Plas Newydd, Ruthin Mr Frank Lloyd, Eyton House Mr R. T. Parry, Borras Hall Mr T. J. Dutton, Saltney Mr Thomas Jones, Mold; and Mr F. Bellis, secretary. The rules of the Society, as amended by the special committee appointed for that purpose, were presented to the meeting and dis- cussed. The following are the principal altera- tions :-The area covered by the Society is to be' divided into two districts, eastern and western, defined by the Moel Fammau range of hills, the show to be held alternately in each division. The annual meeting of members is to be held in the secretary's tent on the show ground, when the town for the succeeding meeting will be selected. All protests, whether general or local, are to be heard by the Finance Committee, on the show day if possible, three forming a quorum. The local committee formed of the members of the society resident in the neighbourhood of the town in which the show is held, in arranging their prize list, are not to have duplicate classes, but may add to existing przes, or offer fresh ones. On the following prop; sed alteration-" Land- lords and all otlicro, uui uuiuly dependent on farming shall not be allowed to compete for the money prizes, but for the Society's medal only, which shall be adjudged only to be the best in the competition"—there was a lengthy dis- cussion. Mr Bowdage, of Cotton Hall. Denbigh, wrote that he should like to see all classes of exhibitors competing together, and on the same terms, in the classes for all pure-bred male animals. Mr Scott Bankes, of Soughton Hall, wrote to say that he should leave the society, and join the Llan- rwst or Birkenhead society if the proposed alteia- tion was confirmed. He considered that the tenant farmers would be the greatest sufferers by the operation of such a rule. He was convinced that it was to the benefit of the society and to farmers generally that landlords should have good thoruughbred stock. He would also say that the landlords were the largest subscribers to the funds, and when the show wa held in their respective localities were always ready to contribute liberally, and therefore to handicap them ii1 prizes in thoroughbred seock would, he felt sure. lower the quality of the stock shown, and diminish the subscribers. For the c. oss-bred stock and Welsh sheep, he would confine the exhibits to tenant farmers only. The Chairman said this was no doubt a mott crucial question, and it would be their duty to en- deavour to arrive at a decision as to what was really the best thing to do in the interests of the society and of farming generally. Mr Pennant said he had talked the matter over with Mr Scott Bankes on the previous evening, and he thought, as the result of that conversation, that Mr Scott Bankes would be quite willing to fall in with Mr Bondage's view, that landlords should be allowed to compete on equal terms and on the same conditions as tenant farmers in all c'aases limited to pure-bred males. He (Mr Pennant) also approved of that suggestion. Mr Lloyd said he did not object to Mr Scott Bankes conrpeting in the pure-bred classes or, in fact-, in any other classes, for the better the com- petition the more he enjoyed it. Mr Dutton said, as a tenant farmer, he would "let the best animal win, no matter who it belonged to." The Secretary thought the tenant farmers ought to be considered as far as possible. Mr Kellett said he was sure unless the tenant farmers were encouraged to exhibit, all but a few of them would desert the society. Mr Lloyd said he found that the gentlemen farmers and landowners—or at all events their bailiffs were as keen after the money as the tenant farmers, and unless there were money prizes for general competition the landlords would not exhibit, and there would be no show worth going to see. Mr John Roberts thought they must hold out some special inducements to the tenant farmers to compete, or they would lose their support. The Chairman suggested the following addition to the rule as likely to meet the wishes of the ex- hibitors generally The only exception to this shall he in the case of pure-bred males." Mr Pennant said he would propose the addition to the rule as suggested by Sir Robert Cunliffe. Mr Roberts seconded, and it was agreed to. The new rule was further amended by the sub- stitution of the word largely for mainly." It was resolved that the batter and cheese prizes be left to the local committees. The following were appointed judges for the nt"xt show :—Shorthorn cattle, Mr George Blanton, of Shrewsbury, and Mr Sherwin, of Ashley, Altrinc- ham. We-ish and cross- bred cattle, Mr T. Jones, Hendre Garog, Gaerwen, Anglesey, and Mr Nunnerley, Kenwick, Ellesmere. Agricultural horses, Mr Wibberley, of the North Staffordshire Railway Company, Stone, and Mr Blundell, of Wet ton, Ream Hill, Kirkham. Light horses, Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Sir Robeit Cunliffe, Mr Edmund Peel (Biynypys), Mr Owen Williams (Cefn, St. Asaph), Mr Scott Bankes (Soughton Hall), Colonel Bulkeley, and Mr Frank Lloyd (Eyton House, Wrexham). Shropshire sheep, Mr Richard Thomas, of Baschurch. Welsh sheep, Mr Edward Vaughan, of Plas Rhiw Saeson, Llanbryn- mair. Pigv, Mr Richard Thomas. Cheese and butter, Mr Welsbv, of Southport. General super- intendent of the showyard, Mr J. C. Gittins, of Wrexham. Veterinary Surgeon, Mr John Roberts, M.R C.V.S., of Wrexham. The rlate of the show, which is to be held at Wrexham, was fixed for Thursday, September 24th, and a local committee was formed, consisting of the members of the Society resident in the Wrex- ham district, with power to add to their number. A vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman for presiding, on the motion of Mr Henry Hum- phreys, seconded by Mr Frank Lloyd, and the meeting terminated.
WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THFRSUAY, MARCH 26TH. I Present Capt. Griffith-Boscawen in the chair, Mr S. T. Baugh and Mr J(,hu Rogers, vice-chairmen, Mr A. Peel, Mr C. W. Townshend, Mr H. J Royds. Rev. P. W. Sparliug, Dr. Parry Jones, Messrs John B-thell, Edward Woolrich, F. A. Sturge, Edward Roberts, Johu Jonea, John Danit-1, George Clarke, Richard Raudles, J. \V. Evaus. Thomas Nickaon, George Hey ward, J. Beteton, W. Robertp. Edward Tunnah, J. L. Tnoma. Htzekiah Jones, Sunon Joues, and W. E. Samuel, Mr J. Oswell Bury, clerk. FORMAL BUSINESS. The Clerk intimated that the time had come.for the appointment of the School Attendance Officers, and the fixing of the remuneration for their services during the past year. The School Attendance Committee had met that morning and recommended the payment of the following sums :-To Relieving Officer Cheetham, E35; to Mr Williams, £ 30; and to Mr Evane, £ 30. On the motion of Mr Baugh, seconded by Mr Randle-, the sums named were voted. It was reported that the Assessment Committee had met that morning, and voted £ 00 to the clerk which was the usual sum. The Chairman said the sum of 160 had been paid Mr Bury for some years as clerk to the Assessment Committee. There had been a great deal of work done last year, owing to the new assessment, but Mr Bury had said be would accept the sum named, provided it was not cut down in a lighter year. On the motion of Mr J. W. Evans, seconded by Mr Clarke, the sum named was unanimously allowed. On the motion of Mr Baugh, seconded by the Cbairman, the four relieving officers were re-ap- pointed inquiry officers. Their duties, the Chair- man explained, were to inquire into the circum- stances of those persons, not being paupers, who applied to have the school fees of their children paid. On the motion of the chairman seconded by Mr Randies, £8 was voted to each officer for his services during the year. THE BLOB BOOK. The Board. on the proposal of Mr Baugh, seconded by Mr Heyward, decided to have the Blue Book again printed. Mr Bury said he would try to get in the result of the census, which would be known by the first week in May. A LETTER OF THANKS. Sir Watkin wrote thanking Mr Bury and Mr Bessell for having carried out his entertainment to the inmates cn the occasion of the christening of his heir. CHANGING BANKS. The Clerk said it would be necessary to transfer the Union balances in the bands of the acting treasurer to those of Mr Simms at the National Provincial Bank. The balance on the general Union account was X4,958 53 6d, and on the sale of parish property account for Dutton-y-Bran £58. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Daniel, cheques for the sums named were signed. A letter received from the L';c,jl Government Board intimated that Mr Simms' appointment as I tieasurer had been approved. I A WISE DECISION. Application was made by John Griffiths, a Wrexhamite, and an inmate of the house, for out- relief. A letter was received from Messrs J. Meredith-Jones and Son, Cambrian Leather Works, Wrexham, in which it was staged that Griffiths had worked for them for thirty years. and his fellow- workmen were raising a fuud to aid him. The firm said they would also help. The Rev. J. Evans- Jones wrote supporting the application. On the motion of Mr Baugh, secoud'.d by Dr. Parry-Jones, 3i per week was allowed. STATISTICS. The Master presented his book, from which it appeared that for the week ended March 17th, the number in the house was 202, previous week 201, corresponding week last year 224 Vagrants relieved 43, last year 76. In schools-i)oys 18, girls 26, total 44 receiving industrial training- boys 13, girls 10, total 23. Out-relief—MrCheetham 912 lis 10J to 120 persons Mr Owen JE33 lis 6d to 372 Mr Williams 927 911 6d to 290 aud Mr Evans 921 2s to 16S. Week ending March 24th — Number in the house 199, last week 202, last year 215. Vagrants relieved 65, last year 66. Iu school-boys 18, girls 26, total 44 receiving industrial training-boys 13, girls 10, total 23 Out-relief—Mr Cheetham £ 11 3s 6d to 119 persons Mr Owen 132 19s 6d to 373 Mr Williams L24 38 to 286, and Mr Evans L17 Is to 15S. [The above appeared in a portion of last week's edition.]
^ ARMY, MILlilA, AND VOLUNTEERS.
ARMY, MILlilA, AND VOLUNTEERS. In the Volunteer manoeuvres at Dover, 11,000 men, including regtilsri-, were engaged. Alajor Henry Lee. of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion K.S.L.I. lias been granted the honorary rank of Liieutenant-Colonel. Captain H. E. S. Packlington, 15th Hussars, has been flzettd Adjutant in the vice-Captain R. G. Sharman-Crawford, 16th Lancers, who has retired from the service. The annual permanent duty for the local yeomanry cavalry corps is fix d as follows:—Denbighshi;e HussarB, 28'h May to 6 h June, at Ruthin Cheshire V.C., 291 1 !-1" to 6tli June. at Oheetci. The War Office has granted the sum of £80 for payment to the owner of the field to he used as the camping ground of the 3rd Batt. R. W.F. for the training tliiv year at Denbigh. Between £5 and £6 has also been granted for the water supply. This dot-a not include the expeniditure which will be in- curred f. r laying down pipes to convey the water to the camping grow d. The Amateur Dramatic Club, R. W.F., yare lin entertainment in their Theatre on Wednesday evening, when the following was the programme Overture Band 3rd R. W.F. Song (with banjo). Flora Deil "Col.-Sergt. Williams Indian Cluijs Cotpl. Phillips Soug "The Wolf" Mr swauu CUiionet solo Old Kobin (iray "Col -Stirgt. Parceil Song. Rocked in the cradle of the deep Mr J. Lloyd Jones Sonjit (with banjo) Ancient Sam Col.-Sergt. Williams Cornet solo, accompanied by Band. Hungarian Song Drummer lleed Song "Sailing" Mr hwitnn Song. iivery imllet bas its billet" Mr J. Lloyd Jones Stump speech. De milk in the cocoa nut "Col.-Sergt. Williams Gavotte. Queen of Hearts"Band 3rd R. W. F. The Laughable farce A Silent Woman Air Sandford. Col.-Sergt. Capeliii Mr A. Mortoll. Qr.-Sergt. Quinn Peter. Private J. Conuoiiy Miss Sandford Mis Booth The whole performance waa very creditably given, the two last songs being encored, Mr Swann repeating, and Mr Lloyd Jones giving The Village Black- smith." The "Indiau Ciubs" by Corpl. Phillips deserved and received frequent bimts of applause, and the stump speech provoked roars of laughter. The playing of the band, under Mr Corrison, was fcxcellent. Private Lovatt, iNI.8 C., proved a most efficient accompanist. Mr Lloyd Jones was most ably accompanied by his wife. The farce was well given, Mis Booth especially deserving praise for her clever rendering of the "Silent Woman," the more so as we understand this was her first appearance.
iMYSTERIOUS DEATH NEAR WREXHAM.
i MYSTERIOUS DEATH NEAR WREXHAM. Yesterday (Friday) an inquest was held at Wrexham on the body of Noah Williams, other- wise Matthews, laborer, who was found dyiug with wounds in his head on Ruabon-road on Tuesday. A large number of witnesses were called, who testi- ned that the man was drunk, that no traps or vehicles had passed him, and that d"ceased had not been molested. The Coroner recommended that a post mortem examination should be made. This was agreed to, and the inquiry was adjourned. Among the witnesses was the Rev. James Maelor Morgan, Congregational minister, PtnmaenmavvT, who said he attended the meetings of the Con- gregational Union in Wrexham. 0" Tuesday night he accompanied his father towards Rhostyllen, and when returning to Wrexham with a student friend, Mr Llewelyu, of Bangor, found deceased on the road. Thinking he was in a fit, witness sent for water and brandy, stayed with him about two hours, and his coat was spoiled by the blood. Deceased died on the footpath in his presence. +
BANGOK STEEPLECHASES.
BANGOK STEEPLECHASES. A report of to-day's meeting appears in a later edition. [By TELEGRAPH ] THE GRAND WYNNSTAY HUNT STEI-,PI.ECHA-E (,f XIOLI, given t'y Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., and the Gentlemen of the Hunt for horses bona fide the property of, and in the possession (for six mouths previous to starting) o: farmers of not less than 50 acres, who reside within the limits of the country hunted by Sir W. W. Wjnn, and which have been regularly hunted with his hounds. F.)ur years old, lOst 71b five, list 121b; six and aged, 12t 7tb second liarse to receive £15 from the Plate winner ot ai-y race once to carry 71b twice, 101b thiice or more, Hlb eJHrà; horses bred withiu the limits of Sir W. Wynn's country allowed 71t.. About ihree miles. Mr R. Weaver's ch in Lady Blanche, aged, 12st 7fb Mr C. o. H. D-ivies 1 Mr J. Piggott's br m Mint Dew, 5 yrs, list 51b Mr G. Piggott 2 Mr W. Parker's br m Lady D.4, k, 5 yrf, list Sib Mr E. Hassall 3 Mr T. Jackson's ch g Chorister, 4 yrs, 10st.E. M itthews U Mr Brown's b g The Baktr, 6 yrs, 12it .R. Rogers 0 Mr J. Cawley's br g Sweep, 5 yrs, list 5lh .J. Nixon 0 Betting Evens Ciiorister, 3 to 1 Lady Daik, 5 to 1 Lady Blanche, 10 to 1 the others. Won by a short head bad third. Chorister and Sweep fell, and The Baker refused.
OSWESTRY.
OSWESTRY. THE MEASLES EPIDEMIC.—The epidemic of measles is still very rife. Hundreds of children are suffering, one medical officer having daily ti atlend over seventy. In the younger children inflammation of the lungs is also prevalent. RAILWAY ACCIDENT.-At eleven o'clock on Monday night Mr Parry, Bronygarath, was admitted to the Cottage Hospital stunned and suffeiing from a fracture of the arm at the elbow joint. As far as could be asceriained, it appeared that Parry must have fallen from a carrblo;6 of a Great Western Railway train I-etweeii (Jobiwen aud Preesgweene. Dr. Btil)iiigt!ti Blitike attended to the ii juttd mar. :md he was removed lioine on Tuesday. WELKLY CATTLE FAIR —I he salea at this fair on Wednesday were very goo,), and lit, ck looked \V"lJ ail round. The quotations were as follows :-Beef realised from 6d to 7d per lb., mutton 6J to 8d, veal 81 to 10J, and pork 7a to 8s 6J per score. Messrs. Whitfield and Son sold 83 cattle and calves and 506 shtep and pies, Mr J. C. McKie sold 111 cattle and calves and 20 sheep and pigs, Messrs. Bayley and Groves' numbers did not transpire, Messrs. Dawson and Co. had their usual auction. MONTHLY HORSE FAIR —This fair took place in the Horse Mart on Wednesday, when there was a rather small show of horses, but the quality of those offer. ing was much better than at the last fair. There were some realiy good "carts" selling, some of these realizing £50. £60, and npwardp. There were also somo very nioo onho anti h.-IL. Val ua., TLIVLI PILVCO ranging from 220 to £2:) a piece. There was a good attendance of dealers. MONTHLY BUTTER AND CHEESE FAIB.-This fair was held in the Powis Market Hall on Wednesday, when there was a very sm 11 supply of butter, the season being over. The pitch of cheese was about 300, and the quotations were as follows :-Butter made about Is per lb. cheese-F-kims 25s to 27s 61, balf-meated 45* to 50', and fat 55s to 60s; bacon flitches realised 6irl per lb. and hams 8d. "RICHMOND" BUILDING SOCIETY.-The twenty- third appropiiation meeting was held on Thursday evening. The successful member was the Chairman, who was declared entitled to an appropriation of £400. LOYAL KING OSWALD LODGE OF ODDFELLOWS.— In connection with this Lodge, J. 604 (Manchester Unity) a well attended coffee supper and entertain- ment took place in the Victoria Rooms on Thursday evening. The Rt v. W. H. Fletcher, vicar, 1 resided, and a most able and practical address on State- aided Superannuation was given by County Coun- cillor C. Graham, P.P.G.M., of Burton-on-Trent, a director of the Order. SPECIAL COUNTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY.- Before Lord Harlech, and G. J. D. Lees and F. G. Buller Swete, Esqrs. <?n'? Fowl 6<M?r<.—Elizabeth Jones, 17, dress- maker, and Robina Jones, 15, servant, both of Trefonen, were charged with steaiing three fowls, of the value of 6, the propeity of Deborah Edwards, dressmaker, Trefonen.—Prisoners pleaded euilty, and as they had already been nearly a week in gaol, the Bench only sentenced them to seven days more. Theft of Timber.-Niary Pryce. widow, and Ellen Humphreys, married, both of Trtflach. were charged by Ed. Roberts, shopkeeper, Ti-efliel). with stealing two posts from a shed in a field at Treflach on the 7th March.—Prosecutor proved seeing prisoners taking the posts, and was corroborated by hia son.— Pryce pleaded not euilty and Humphreys gdlty.-The latter was fined 15?, including costs, and the former, ] againet whom there were six previous convictioiie, waa sentenced to fourteen days' hard labor.
A DREADFUL EXPLOSION.
A DREADFUL EXPLOSION. The Press Association Silverdaie correspondent telegraphs :-A dreadful explosion happened early this morning at Gladderhill Pit, Apedaie, near X^wcastle-under-Lyne, by which ten men and boys are reported to have lost their lives. At nine o'clock this morning the bodies had not been re- covered. The colliery belongs to the Midland Coal, Coke and Iron Co.. and the pit aljoi 19 the Buriey pit. in which nineteen lives were lost, .«ome years ago The cause of the explosion is unkuu.% u.
ASSAULTING A CHUIiCH AUjIY…
ASSAULTING A CHUIiCH AUjIY CAPTAIN. At Oswestry Jest-rday (Friday), before J. TnomsP, T. P Parry, W. H. G. Weaver, and C. W. Roberts, Bsqrs. anil Dr. Fuller Leonard John Biagh, of the Plough Inn, Osweiitry. wag charrid with ma' c ously damaging a concertina by kicking it into two pieces, on the 20ih March, in the bottom ot Castle-fctreet, and was further charged with assaulting Captain Hawker, of tht Church Army, at the same time, whilst he was holding a meeting. There was a cross-summons, in which Captain Hawker was charged by L-onard John Baugh with playing a concertina, aia neglecting to remove from the neighbourhood of the Plough inn, when re- quested by complainant. and a servant of the oc- cupier on the 20th of March. The charge against Mr Baugh was proved by a number of witnesses, and Mr llauó(h's defence was that his sister and a relation were both ill in bed, and oidered to be kept quiet, and Captain Hawker said that no music was played after the singing. When the assault took place he was praying.—Mr Ellis ap. peared for Mr Baugb, and Mr Bott for Captain Hawker. The Bench dismissed the charge against Captain Hawker, and nned Mr Baugh Is and damage to the concertina, 10* for the assault he was fined h. and tiie costs altogether amounted to £1 15a, including advocate's fee, £11". ————
LIVERPOOL CORN -MARKET.-
LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET. LIVERPOOL, Friday. Whfat t'tron tOile, good inquiry, ];(i advance on last Tuesday. Californian, 7" 7^1 to 7s 8d beans strong Saidi, SOs peas, easier, 6s 8J to 68 9d oata, good demand, last Tuesday's rates; maize, very firmly, hel 1 some inquiry, but prices deter buyers, about |d advanca on Tuesday new mixed, 61,3 to 6J flour, firm Knglish patent, 349 bakers, 29s. Weather, south-east, cold, fair. LONDON CORN MARKET. LONDON, Friday. The corn market is very ifrm, and lute prices are fully maintained for wheat and most other articles. Weather dull. American quotations c .me ilearer for both wheat and maize. British wheat, 870 oatp, 1,170; foreign wheat. -50,040; barley, 5,410; oats' 80,880 maize, 23,280 qis fluur, 32,550 sacks.
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WBEXHAM BOROUGH COURT.—At this Court yester- day (Friday) before E. M. Jones and W. Prichard, Esq., Andrew Johnson was charged with sa. saulting bis wifp. He was remanded on bail until Alonday. Jonn Evanf, butcher, Caergwrle, was charged with stealing a saddle belonging to Philip Blare, of Buckley, from the Cross Foxes. The prisoner was remanded on his own recol,niz iiic-a until Monday. Alfred Turner, the young man who is accused of having murdered his sweetheart, Mary Moran, at Oldham, hai confessed that he cut the girl's throat with a knife because she had refused to marry him. The Welsh Whisky Distillery Company, Limited, has declared an interim dividend at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum for the first six months of their working, ending March 31st. The Rev. J. Tegryn Phillips, minister of the Hebron and Horeb Congregational Churches at Ltandissilio, has been served by the police with a summons charging him with having assaulted a bailiff while discharging his duties with the auctioneer at the Cilanfach tithe sales. Alfred Madden, a publican in Liverpool, was, at the Liverpool Police Court on Thursday, com- mitted to the assizes for trial on a charge of per- jury. Our objection to the foolhardy man is n' t that he is a fool, but that he is hardy. He never seems to die. A party of English excursionists have experienced a very narrow escape on Snowdon. Whilst at- tempting to make the ascent, accompanied by an experienced guide, they were enveloped in a cloud, and a strong wind blowiag, they lost the path, and became separated. The guide was instantaneously lost to view, and it is feared that he has been blown over the Clogwyn Mawr precipiee. Con- siderably exhausted, the excursionists returned to Llanberis. Nothing has been heard of the missing guide. Salmon fishing for rods and nets opened on the Dee on Wednesday. Unfortunately the fungus disease has been affecting the fish, but it does not appear to be so prevalent as some time back. The watcheis report the stream to be well stocked with salmon. The season for net fishing terminates on the 31st August, and for rods on the 30th Septem- ber. More licences were issued uu Weduesday to fishermen than for the first of the season for some years.
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I GOOD FRIDAY.—The weather on Good Fri- day was exceedingly cold, and heavy showers f hailstones fell at intervals. This did not orsvent a large number of people coming with the football trip from Gorton, but generally speaking travelling was hindered. Among other celebrations named elsewhere, the service of song Eva was successfully performed In the Hightown Wesleyan Mission Chapel. The jinnusl tet- meeting was also held at the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Rhostyllen. BAPTIST CONCERT.—On Good Friday a tta meeting, which was largely attended, was iven in St. James's Hall, in connection with the Welah Baptist Chapel Fund. In the even- "ng a concert was given under the presidency f Mr T. Ingham, C.C. A number of local artistes took part, Including Misses Jones, Summerhill, and Miss Hopkins, Messrs J. O. Jones, B. Williams, R Willia,nP» J. Edwards, Gwersyllt, J. Roberts, Rhoaddu, the Juvenile Choir, and the Maelor Glee Party. The hall was crowded. THE SALVATION ARMY.—On Good Friday, a four days' campaign was commenced in con- nection with the Wrexham Corps of the Salvation Army, Captain Shipway led the attack. The proceedings commenced with a holiness meeting at 11 o'clock, and an open-air meeting at the Fountain at two o'clock. At 4.30 there was" a big ham and jam tea, which was largely attended. Capt. Baker assisted, and the meetings closed on Monday. WREXHAM BOROUGH BRASS BAND.—Many of our local readers will have pleasant recollections of the open-air performances given by this band in the town during the last summer. The principal object of the formation of the band was to provide good music for those who were unable to enjoy it unless it was provided free of charge. The com- mittee were liberally supported in some quarters, and discharged the major portion of their liabilities, incurred in the purchase of instruments and in. cidental expenses. With a view of further liquida. ting the debt, it has been decided to hold a concert during April, for which an attractive programme is being arranged. We hope that the laudable efforts of the committee will be generously seconded by all lovers of music. r, EASTER SUNDAY AT ST. MARKS.—The services at this church on Sunday were very well attended, and of an unusuaily bright and hearty character. Holy Communion was celebrated at eight a.m., when nearly seventy presented themselves. At eleven o'clock Rev. W. Voaghan Jones was thp preacher. The Te Deum was sung to Garrett's aerv;ce in D Mijor, and the Jubilate to Calkiu in B Flat, the anthem being, They have taken away my Lord," by Stainer. At evensong, Rev. John Evans Jonta officiated, when the music sung to the Magnificat., and Nunc Dimitta was that of Garrett in D. The anthem was the Hal e'ujah Chorus," from Beethoven's Mount of Olives," and was well rendered, the time being good throughout, and the leads well taken up. The service concluded with Stainer's beautiful sevenfold Amen in A Flat, given unaccompanied with great expression. Processional and recessional bymns were used morning and evening, and heartiiy j ined in by the congregations. We must congratulate Mr C. Morton Bailey, the talented organist and choirmaster, on his maintain- ing the high standard of music at this church, the choir giving evidence of his careful training in the difficult music sung by them. BOXING.-On Saturday night. Frank P. Slavin and Charles Mitchell are advertised to appear at the St. James's Hall. Two local competitions are also announced. We may say that Slavin was born at Maitland, New South Wales, and he fctands 0 feet 1 inch in his stockings, and scales 13 stone 41b. in condition. His first match for money was in the latter part of 1885. In December of that year, he beat Jem Burke for 9200 a-side and the championship of Queensland. The following year he went touring, and his next match of importance was one of £100 a-side with Mike Dooley, whom he beat. He next had a big battle with Mike Cobtello, an American, which ended in a draw, but he afterwards beat him in a match for £100 a-aiiie. lu 1889, he made a trip to New Zealand, and carried all before him. After a draw with J: ck Burke, Slavin beat Mike Dooley in a match for E200 and also Billy Farnan, the conqueror of Jackson, in a match for the same amount. Slavin's first appearance in England was in October, 1889, when he beat "Chesterfield Goode. In Decem. ber, he fought Jem Smith under Prize Ring Rules for the championship of England and £500 a-8ide. Smith, who had a strong gang of roughs with h;m, finally left the ring and the tight was declared drawn. In September, 1890, he defeated Joe M'Auliffe at the Ormonde Club for the New York Police Gazette Belt, repre- senting the Ct ampionship of the World, and a purse of £ 1,000. Slavin has had twenty-eight finished fights in 4! years, and has never once been defeated. Mitchell, who appears with Slavin, is the boxing champion of England, and his career is well known. He visited America some years back, and had a most successful time. He now owns the Washington Music Hall, Battersea, one of the finest halls in London. This is Slavin's last I appearance in England prior to his departure to America, (in April 15th, where he intends to battie against Sullivan. Mitchell will accompany him to the land of Stars and Stripes.