Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

BANGOR. AN cngines firc bringing them- selves ;nto considerable notoriety by their vagaries, b:r.ou'y iasc week we gave an account of a runaway traction i ngine, while this week we have to chronicle 'In ac -id n in which one of these machines played a part. One of them was passing through Bangor on Siatard iy, in the direc.ion of Wrexham. In its wake was Mr Uegiu ,ld S:sson. of Wrexham, riding a young horse wiicn w .s apparently undisturbed by the noisy cuode of iccomo ion practised by its forerunner. On teaching Ban.or lJridge, Mr Sisson, considering the .1ature of die urroamlings, deemed it advisable to dismount hi ca e of accident. Having crossed the bridge, he was on the point of mounting, and had got one foot :i t:je -t.rral).-i Nvh,n ti,.e 11OLse bolted. The man with great presence of mind, leaped on the horse's back, inste td 01 trying to disengage his foot. A-i it I vras, t: e Liurse w is uncjntrollawle, but Mr Sisson managed to ret lin his hold until Porthwgan was reached, w.ien ne jumped off. The horse continued it mad eacecrunti broagh; to a stand-sti;l near'Cross Lanes. With the exCeLJtùn of a shaking, Mr Sisson had nothing to complain of.

BUCKLEY. Unrn.-tn ANN FOREIGN BmLE SOCIETY.—The annual • ••.eeting of the Buckley branch was held 0:1 the 14th inst., at thrs Central Public Hull. The deputation from the parent society was the Rev. D. Roberts, D.D., of Wrexham, wlio delivered a most practical address. The chairman was Aid. John Williams, i»ho is als} president of the Buckley branch. The audience was but small, owing doubtless to the iacleincnoy of the weather. The meeting was .ddrosaed hy the ministers of the neighbourhood. CONCERT. —A grand concert, in every sense of the word, held Oil Monday ftveninsi, at the Central '< in aid 01 the funds of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. The programme was s.?t.?ined hy the following talented artistes :—Madame Douglas- Adams (Poro.-es GwaiiiV Midame Emilie Young (Londbn, Liverpool, :wà Manchester concerts), con- tralto; Mr Edward Grime 'Carl Rosa Oper.t Com- pany), bass assisted by Messrs W. Fuu?kcs. Joseph (Toulkcs, p.ml J. D. Murris (pupHs ofM?d?nne Doughs- S. A d -,t!iii Adams), and also Mr T. S. Adams (humorous), together with the Mold Quintette Party: pianists, Aliases Jones, Board Schools (silver medallists), and Miss iAdams. Thi:; was the first venture in Ouekley of engaging such artistes ItS Madame Young ;f,nd Air E. Grime, but after the success which fallowed the undertaking we feel sure the experiment will be repeated, and with even greater success. i>oth these talented artistes were in splendid voice, and fully sustained their reputation, and the Buckley audience was .spell-bound while listening to them. Madi\ rue Young's rich and mellow voice was heard to •jjreat advantage in the song, Oh. hear the wild winds blow," wiiich was vociferously encored. as was rtlao Mr Grimo in Revenge." We promise both of them a magnificent reception should they visit Buckley again. As to Madame Douglas-Adams, we oeed but say that she is a host in herself, and is always welcomed by a Buckley audience. The Mold Quintette Party acquitted themselves in a masterly •nanner, as did also the Misses Jones, Board Schools, in their "trios" on the piano. We must also con- gratulate Messrs W. Foulkes, J. Foulkes, and J. D. Morris on the improvement noticeable in their Hinging, and wis i them success. As to Mr T. S. Adams, he simply kept the house in roars of laughter. Miss Adama very ably accompanied several of the items on the programme, which we append :-Pia.no- forte trio, Misses Jones, Board Schools; trio, "Queen of the Night," M -sd imes Douglas-Ada-us, E:nilie Young, aud Mr Grme; song, "Friar of Orders Grey," F riar of Orders Grev, Mr J. 1). Morris; quintette, Mold party; song, "Revenge," Mr Gri lie (vociferously encored); recit. A id air, Oil, had I Jubn-s Lyre, Madame Douglas- Adams song. "Mona," Mr J. Foulkes (encored); Wong. "Oh, hear the wild winds blow." Mit.da.me SmiUe Young (encored); recit. and air, "Arm, arm, ye brave," Mr W. Foulkes; duet, "Prithee, pretty 'uaideu," Madame Adams and Mr Grime (encored) c-omic, Her mother's at the botto.n of it all," Mr T. Adams (cncored); piano trio, Misse* Jones; song, Macgregor's gathering," Mr J. Foulkes; romance, '•All those chimes," Madame Young (encored); song, ",Stitz of the desert," Mr Grime: song, Rory Madame Adams: quintette. Mold party; ;tong, •• Tally-ho," Mr W. Foulkes; son", "NesdicH .nd pins. Madame Young (encored); ballad, "Village Lilacksmiih," Mr Grime (sung in splendid style); •••omic, You know," Mr Adams (encored); finale, G >fl gi-ve the Queen." Tiie chair was taken by !Vlajor Gibson, who. in a few well-chosen remarks, explained the object of the concert. The heartiest thanks of the church were accorded the Major, on the motion of Mr Jones, Board Schools, seconded by 11-ir J. B. Jones, draper.

BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. I THE Cm.I.IKES' LAMP.-On Monday evening, Mrs Osborne Morgan delivered a, very interesting and •:wtructive lecture on this subject to the members and friends of the Mothers' Meeting, held at the tioard Room of St. Mary, Notting Hill, London. The i.ady exhibited a safety lamp, which created great interest among the audience, and was a source of attraction and curiosity. The lecture was listened to with great attention, and the examination of the lamp was mad e a special and marked feature in the lactura. Mrs Morgan was loudly cheered, at the close, for the valuable information imparted in such ."01 interesting and attractive manner. THE LOCAL WORKS. I The majority of colliers in this district commenced on Monday for a short day, and but very little coal V»as raised at some of the collieries. The Plaspower, Gatewen, Uroughton, Westminster, Brymbo, and Vron Collieries have worked during the week, but the tirynmally Colliery has not recommenced, owing to the large accumulation of water in the workings. Ouring the stop-week, the managers decided to effect ;me repairs to the large pmuping engine, which they (,q1cced to complete in a short time, but the wor?- proved to he of larger dimensions than anticipated, ;Ild they were unabfe to complete in time for work thi3 week. In the meantime, the proprietor has done ilia utmost to keep down tho water, and the winding tsigino lia-i bee* in use, but with little effect. It is (Vipeoted that work will be commenced early next The men employed in the steel melting department of tlt- Bryruho Steel Company suspended operations owing io the non-supply o: coal, also the fitters, and a titers employed at the foundry Department of the Steel Company, whilst those employed at the rolling •nills were enabled to carry all through the week, but vrere obliged-during the middle and Jaiter end of the week-to fall upon a small stock of slack, which iig,ppityke,pttliL,i.,ig,)ili,,r. The stoppage also affected the man employed on the railways, several trains lioiu^ stopped 011 the Brymbo and Minera Branches.

CHESTER. I FVRWIAUT.TTN« A BUOKI.EY VISITOP. On Monday, (•'redarick Hall, Union-walk, was chirged with '•rtmkeuuess alid doing grievous bodily liariii to f-'re J er;e- L- HILII, witik doiiNi ? .itergLtte -ro w, and Heiir -4 Wr:" Elizabeth Woods, of Watergate-row, and Henrv Griffiths, of Buckley. Mrs Wood-i, with her two mal's f-ousins, was proceeding along the street, when the (wisoner hustled them. One of the cousins was tcuookod down in a scuffle which ensued, and Mrs vVoods waa struck with a sharp instrument. Henry Grditha. who interfered on Mrs Woods behalf, was assaulted, and he distinctly saw a knife in "ri;¡;>nN'i\ hand, the instrument having grazed his (Griffiths ) throat. For drunkenness prisoner was iined LOs and costs, and for the other offence lie was ,nt;>n.:¿,r1 to 21 days' hard labour.

HOLT AND FARNDON. CM AI'KI,.—A service of sacred song, entitled A. of Jesus," was held at this place of worship on Sir.may afternoon. The narrative was exceedingly v/ell rc&d by Mr Brown, of Chester, who has taken pi i?e-s for reading. Ak f-trown preached also at he evening service. The choir was conducted by Mr S iinuol Thomas. Fa'un1 Titv.Es.—The long continued frost and cold .veather h-tvi- ki>pt back the budding and the blossom- of damson and other stone fruit trees. Early a rule, a sure sign of scanty crops, for biting frost and keen east wind prevalent in the month's of March and April damage and destroy the -,N-as tile ca.-c in the year before last, a quart of fruit could be gathered from ° fj t fruit cou l d be gathered from :v;veral large trees. TR.MFINIANOE WOKK—lhe IlIlIatJltunts Of Holt who F-. vor temperance work do not believe in the double (liltforni of moderate drinkers ;ind total abstainers, -tlluy invttrial)lv stil)poi-t the latter, and 'tribute the success of their meetings to their > iontion of total abstinence. Nowhere in the district »- »l!and of Hope and temperance meetings more '-yvi'nr and more largely -attended than in this •li^nt borough. As tt. rule thoy do not seek any rjn»oua aid, but train their own people to take djp" in the proceedings, which consist of a great Lrietv of jhM-MteM and ages, and thus the interest iTtheai is sustained unflaggmgly. At the last meet- ? ?n?sided over bv Mr George Hghes, there was a .??dience. The address were stirring, the ?i'n.! was excellent, and the recitations well .?*fed Mr Meredith, w'tb his usual dexterity, ,.?v.Mi the cgan.

CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. SMOKING CONCERT.-Tlic second of a series of smoking concerts was given at the Buck Inn. on Thursday evening. The programme was sustained by Miss McGregor, Messrs Tom Jones, R. A. Roberts, and Steve Pearce, the Star Comedian, who appeared in character. WEDDING.—On Thursday, Mr David Jones, printer, Rhosymedre, was married to Miss Jones, Market- street, Llanrhaiadr. The ceremony took place in the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Llanrhaiadr, of which Miss Jones was a member. The Rev. J. P. Hughes, C.M., officiated. IMPORTANT SALE.—On Tuesday, Messrs Jones and Son, Wrexham, conducted the sale of dairy cows, poultry, and household furniture, the property of Mr Davies, The Mount. Mr Davies, who for many years, carried on business at Ruabon as chemist, is now leaving the district to take up his residence with his son at Rhyl. THE SCRIPTURAL EXAMINATION.—On Monday even- ing the annual examination in connection with the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists of the Flintshire division took place at Acrefair. There was one senior and seven juniors. At Pontcysyllte there were eight seniors and eight juniors; at Vron six seniors; at the Cefn Chapel one senior a.nd three juniors. CO-OI'EISATION.—This movement has been at a stand- still for some time. The members, who number about eighty, being unable to obtain a suitable premises, or a site for building purposes, a meeting was held on Saturday evening, at the Pigeons Inn, and it is under- stood that negociations are being carried on with Mr Henry Parry, for the sale of a plot of land which would be in a most central position, and if terms can be agreed upon it will be a great acquisition to the promoters. CEFN MAWR CUORAL SOCIETY. The members of this society, which has achieved so much fame of late hy its successes, are now busily rehearsing The Ark or the Covenant," which will be performed shortly. The choir will also compete at the National Eistedd- fod at Rhyl, and the Cefn Mawr Male Voice Choir, which is the male portion of the Choral Society, are preparing for the forthcoming Eisteddfod. The test pieces are On the Ramparts (Saintes) and Sons of the Wave (Jenkins). CONCERT.-On Monday evening a concert was held in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, lihosymedre. in aid of the Copperas Hill Building Fund. Mr Williams, Black Park, presided over a large audience. The programme consisted of songs, part-songs, solos, duets, trios, &c., was ably sustained by Messrs Howell, P. W. Jones, Connor, E. Roberts, Edward Jones, Mrs P. W. Jones, Miss Hughes, Rhos, Miss Williams, Miss Goodier, Mr J. Powell and party, the Ruabon Male Voice Party, conducted by Mr' Wm. Ijangford, &c. STKEKT LIGHTING.—When this boon of street lighting appeared within reasonable distance, the whole of the excellent work done by the committee during the winter months appears to have suddenly collapsed. With the bad roads and streets in wretched condition, the want of light is keenly felt, and it is hoped that Mr Archer, the energetic secretary of the movement, will once more call a meeting of the com- mittee, and if that body are unable to grapple with the situation, a public meeting should be called, with a view of inviting an expression of opinion by the many who are making inquiries about the street lamps. SUDDEN DEATH. On Tuesday, Sarah Jane A icholas, aged twenty-eight years, died suddenly at llhosymedre. She had lately been residing with her parents at Ruabon, but acting upon the advice of Dr. Jones, who stated that she was consumptive, she was removed to the Wrexha-m Workhouse. Oil learning that she had been taken there, her brother, who resides at Rhosymedre, went and conveyed her to his house, but she had a sudden relapse and died in half an hour after her arrival there. Dr. Davies, Wrex- ham, and Dr. Jones, Ruabon, certified that the cause of death was consumption, and it was not, therefore, necessary to hold an inquest. IMPORTANT PITOPERTY S.VI.—On Saturday, Messrs Bevan and Phennah sold by auction, at tfit-, Wvnn- stay Arms, Rhosymedre, freehold houses and sliops, situated in Park-road and Church-street, Rhosymedre. There was a large attendance at the sale, and the property was divided into two lots. Lot 1. a freehold dv.v ling-house and bookseller and stationer's shop and warehouse was purchased by Mr David Jones, printer, at 1945. Lot 2 included dwelling-house and shop, together with a large yard and convenient out- oliices, being Nos. 53 and 54, Church-street, Rhosy- medre. After some brisk bidding, Mr T. Griliith, Wynnstay Arms, purchased the lot for £ 290. Messrs James and James, Wrexham, were the solicitors for the vendors. LITERARY MEETING. The first annual literary meeting in connection with the Tabernacle Chapel was held on Monday evening. The number of competitors was so large that it was necessary to hold a preliminarv test with a. view of reducing their number at the evening meet- ing. The spacious chapel was crowded with a most appreciative audience. Mr J. C. Edwards, who presided, made some interesting remarks on Welsh sinking and singers, after which Mr T. Davies sang Hen VVlad y Cenin." The first competition was for naming the five most popular men in Wales. There were nine competitors, and the adjudicator said that all the competitors were of equal merit, and divided the prize. There were twenty-eight com- petitors for a C.M. tune, and one bearing the name of Mawrth" was the best. There were seventeen competitors for the best rendition of "Hugail Berwyn," and an interesting competition ensued. Mr John Eaton, Garth, was the winner. For the best hand-made cushion, Miss M. E. Jones was the best of the five sent in. There were also five competitors for the best wool antimacassar. Miss S. J. Roberts, Well-street, was successful. The next item was for playing on the harmonium, Mynydd Seion," by children under sixteen, Master Caradog Roberts, Kiios, being declared the winner. For the best out- line drawing of any plant from nature; for the best pen and ink drawing of the front elevation of the Tabernacle, and for writing of the two first verses of (1,018) Baptist Hymn Book, in Pitman's shorthand learners' style, Mr Johns, junr., Vron, carried the first prize in each competition. For writing the first Psalm, for those under eighteen years of age, Mr J. T. Roberts, Cefn, won the prize. Five parties entered for the trio, Duw bydd drugarog," but only three were allowed to appear, and a good competition was won by Mr Davies (Abon), Miss Emily Wright, and Mr Llew Evans. Eleven competitors entered for the baritone song, Gwlad yr Eisteddfodau," five of whom appeared at the evening meeting. The adjudi- cators divided the prize between Messrs E. Pritciiard and T. A. Davies. For making Oxford frames there were three competitors. The prize was divided between Messrs J. Roberts, Vron, and S. Roberts, Acrefair. Two competed for making a bust of the Rev. G. R. Jones, Mr Joseph Edwards, Cefn. received the prize. For the best verses to Dr. W. Carey, the missionary. A.bon" was declared the winner, and the adjudicator being so pleased with the composi- tion of Mr S. Valentine, gave him a second prize amid much cheering. The last and chief competition was the juvenile choir competition. Five choirs entered, and sang in the following order: Acrefair, conducted by Mr T. Thomas; the Glyn Band of Hope; the Garth, conducted by Mr J. Roberts; Glanrafon, conducted by Mr John Wright; and Cefn, conducted by Mr Levi Jarvis. The piece was Gweddi'r Arglwydd (Lord's Prayer). The singing of all the choirs was good and expressive. The adjudi- cators awarded the prize to the Glanrafon Choir. The usual votes of thanks having been given, the si-ccessful meeting terminated. The Rev. T. Idwal Jones ably acted as conductor, and the following were the adjudicators, whose awards gave general satis- faction :-Messrs W. M. Roberts, Wrexham; Levi Roberts, Llangollen Rev. T. Idwal Jones, Messrs J. O. Jones, B.A., Llangollen; William Morgan, Ruabon; John Jones, Cefn Bychan; R Hughes Jones. Wm. Davies, Birmingham; A. E. V. Berkeley, Wrexham; William Jones, Cefn Mawr; and Mrs Corney, Trevor.

ROSSETT. THE NEW CHURCH.—Rapid progress is being made with the new church. With the present fine weather prevailing it is expected that it will be completed at an early date. Weare pleased to hear that the vicar has so far recovered that he was able to conduct the services on Sunday. READING BOOM ENTEIITAIN!lIKKT.-An entertainment, which was well attended, was given on Friday even- ing, in a/d of the Rossett Reading Pooi- Mr J. Stanford, of Wrexham, occupied the chair. The following was the programme :-Pianoforte solo, Miss Stanford; song, Anchored," Mr Stanford; recita- tion, "Soup for a sick man," Mr Stanford; song, Honor and Arms," Mr J. W. Edwards, Wrexham (encored); recitation. The Women of Mumbles Head," Mr Stanford song, You can't think of everything," Mr Stanford (encored); pianoforte solo. "Fairy Waltz," Miss Stanford; selection upon the fairy bells, Mr it tnford I song, The Friar of Orders Grey," Mr J. W. Edwards (encored); humorous sketch, "How Hn Adams won the Batfle of Waterloo," Mr Stanford; song, "True till Death," Mr Stanford. Tne accompanists were Miss Stanford and Miss E. Bridson Jones, who acquitted themselves very ably. It is much to be regretted that these entertainments are continually interrupted. The chairman's remarks, it is to be hoped, will have the desired effect. The usual vote of thanks to the performers, and singing of the National Anthem, brought one of the most successful of the series of entertainments to a close. VEnTTY MEETING.—On Tuesday evening the annual Vestry meeting for the township of Allington, was held at the Cocoa Room. Mr C. W. Townshend, J.P., presided, their were present Messrs. Thos. Lewis, Rossett Mill, J. D. Jones, W111. Randies, Herm House, Ed. Woolrich, Pinfold Farm, John Eardlev, Parkside, Thos. Prichard, Trevalyn. Dd. Brookfield, Pistyll House Farm, Charles Davies, assistant over- I seer, Mr l'hos. Prichard. Mr Wm. Randies was re- elected way-warden for the ensuing year. Mr Tlios. Lewis proposed, Mr Wm. Randies seconded. that the retiring overseers, Mr John Eardley and Mr David Brookfield be re-elected overseers. This was carried. Mr Thos. I'ric! ;-d proposed, and Mr J. Eardley seconded, the re-election of Mr Ed. Woolrich, as guardian. A hearty vote of thanks was recorded to all the gentleman for their past services, a similar compliment being paid to the chairman.

RHYL. THE GAS QUESTION.—On Monday night it crowded meeting of ratepayers and property owners was held in the TuWIl Hall, under the presidency of Mr W. E. Williams (chairman of Commissioners, for the pur- pose of considering a rosout;on in favor of giving power to the Rhyl Commissioners to apply to the .t,ocal Government loa.,d for sanction to borrow S-35,000, for the purchase of the Rhyl Gasworks.— Captain Keatinge proposed, That this meeting is in favor of the Rhyl Improvement Commissioners making app ication to the Local Government Boa.rd for s mction to borrow zE35,000 to purchase the Rhyl Gasworks."—Mr P. Mostyn Williams seconded, and the motion was carried.

PONTBLYDDYN AND LEESWOOD. LEESWOOD MISSION ROOM.—The Rev. W. Taliesin Davies, M.A., rector of Llanfynydd, was the special Lenten preacher in this room, on Thursdav evening, in English. The Rev. T. A. Davies, B.A.. curate, officiated.

MOLD. THE FOOTPATHS.—That part of the footpath on the corner of Wrexham and New-streets, at the Cross, and for the length of about 30 yards on either side, is being repaired this week. Both the path and the channelling had got into a sad state, the work being done not a moment sooner than was needed. SUNDAY SCHOOL EXAMIXATIOx.-On Monday even- ing those members of the Calvinistic Sunday School who had been attending the week-night slasses, underwent the annual examination, which is held simultaneously in all the Sunday Schools of the Con- nexion in the Flintshire District, which includes also the Maelor District of Denbighshire. Twenty-one pupils of the junior classes stood the examination, but only three of the seniors. The papers for the seniors on the last six chapters of the Hebrews were very difficult, but those on Genesis were fair, and should have been answered correctly by most of the little ones. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Saturday morning there was a serious shock in the town when it became known that John Jones, of the Pied Bull Inn, Pentre, had dropped down in his garden at the back of his house and died. He was a man in humble circumstances, but was very generally known and much respected. Some years ago, when the Mold and Hawarden Ploughing Society was in its glory, he bore off the champion prize on two occasions, competing against some of the best men in the county. He always bore himself with modesty, was a good workman, and a trusted servant. He' had been tenant of the Pied Bull for six or seven years. but of late was in very weak health, suffering among other things from weak action of the heart. The medical attendant had warned Mrs Jones that her husband might drop off unexpectedly, but the end was not the less strange, and she is the object of more sympathy seeing it was only last week she buried her father, who lived close by. DEATH OF MR JOSEPH JONES.—W e regret to record the death of our old tradesman Mr Joseph Jones, High-street, which took place about 11 or 11.30 on Monday morning. He was a member of a family who had lived for generations at Northop, but he had lived at Mold for at least forty years, carrying on the business of a baker and confectioner at the corner of Griffiths' Square, being at the time of his death one of a half-dozen oldest shop-keepers in the town. He was born and brought up a Calvinistic Methodist, and about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years ago was elected a deacon of the church at Betliesda Chapel, New-street, a position which he resigned some fifteen years ago. Subsequently, when a church was formed at the Cah-inistic Methodist Chapel, Maesydre, he joined it, and was elected one of its first de.icons, a position he continued to occupy till his death. He was a man of considerable individuality and of irreproachable character, but never took much interest in town or public life. Four years ago he had an attack of paralysis, from which he never wholly recovered, and since then he has had several slighter attacks,which weakened him considerably. Oil Monday he was very cheerful, and ate a hearty break- fast, but had a presentiment of his approaching end, saying more than once that the day" had arrived. About 11 o'clock he had another attack, to which he succumbed in a very short time, passing quietly away at the time named. CO.NC.ERT.-On Tuesday evening a, concert was given at the Town Hall in aid.,of the funds of the ?i?gli,h Wesleyan Chapel. The chair was taken by Mr C. P. Morgan, and there was an excellent attendance. The artistes who took part in the pro- ceedings were Miss Dora Gray, of Birkenhead and of London, Miss Jennie Evans, Rhyl, Mrs Douglas Adams, the Misses Lloyd Jones, Mr Alun Thomas, Manchester, late of Mold. Mr Herbert J. Jones, and Mr Joseph Foulkes, Buckley. There was also an an excellent choir under the leadership of Mr Guming. The programme was as follows Chorus, "A Spring Song," Choir; trio, "Queen of the night," Madame Douglas-Adams, Miss IJl. Jones, and Mr H. T. Jones; recit and aria, "Rage, thou angry storm," Mr Alun Thomas song, When the heart is young," Miss Jennie Evans song, Mona," Mr J. Foulkes; song, "Queen of the earth," Miss Dora Gray song, Happy three," Mr H. T. Jones recit and aria, Oh had 1 Jubal's Lyre," Madame Douglas-Adams; song, "Pa le mae'r Amen," Mr Alun Thomas; duct, Howell, Howell," Miss Jennie Evans and Mr J. Foulkes; chorus, "Strike, Seraphs, Strike," Choir; song, Merry Zingara," Miss Jennie Evans; song, "McGregor Gathering," Mr J. Foulkes; old English ditty, "Rory O'More," Madame Douglas-Adams; duet, "Funiculi Funicula," Misses C. C. and J. A. Lloyd Jones song, Terence's Farewell to Kathleen," Miss Dora Gray song, The Village Blacksmith," Mr Alun Thomas (by special request) song, "Gwlad y Delyn," Miss Jennie Evans; duet, "The Spirit of the Wood," Miss Dora Gray and Mr H. T. Jones. The choir, which was an improvised one, reflected much credit on the conductor, and of the artistes we can say that the local ones did well, though we have heard them ere now in better voice. Mr Alun Thomas is a native, and has a splendid voice. He did justice to all his pieces. The heroine of the evening was, undoubtedly. Miss Dora Gray. This was her second appearance in Mold, the first being at Miss Owen's concert some months ago. She sang with spirit and earnestness; she has a fine sympathetic voice, with dramatic power, the result being that, at each effort, she was rewarded with an enthusiastic encore. Mrs Douglas-Adams kindly accompanied all the artistes, rendering throughout that efficint and kind-hearted assistance which is her distinguishing characteristic.

DENBIGH. A VISIT TO ROME.-On Thursday evening, at the English Chapel Schoolroom, Mr Price Jones. High- street, recounted his recent visit to Home to a large attendance, CAPEL MAWR IMPROVEMENT.—The tenders for the erection of a new schoolroom, and the rennovation of the interior of Capel Mawr have been sent in, and are under the consideration of the committee. The building will commence immediately. Mr Daviea of Bangor, is the architect; A SPITEFUL Do(k.-On Monday, a little boy was playing with others near a show in Lenton Pool. when an angry dog rushed at him and severely bit him on the thigh. He went to Sergt. Jarvis, who applied remedies, and owing to the seriousness of the wound the boy was taken to Dr. Lloyd. ESCAPE FROM INJURY.—On Sunday evening, a little daughter of Mr Davies. cabinet maker, had a narrow escape from serious injury. She came running down a passage into Love-lane just as Mr Gold Edwards' carriage passed, and was knocked down bv the knee of the near horse. The driver immediately pulled up; the horse stepped over the prostrate form. and the next moment the youngster stood up under the horse and walked out unhurt. THE MARRIAGE OF Miss LLOYD WILLIAMS. On Tuesday evening a well-attended meeting was held under the presidency of the Mayor, Captain Wynne Edwards, to consider an appropriate means of pre- senting the goodwill of the town to Miss Lloyd Williams on her forthcoming marriage to Mr Francis. It was resolved that a subscription list be opened, and that the children of the town should be entertained to tea, and also that a suitable present should be made to Miss Williams. S.20 was subscribed in the room. SUNDAY SCUOOL ANNUAL MF.FTI,C,The annual meeting of the Vron Chapel took place at the Memorial Hall, kindly lent by Dr. Evan Pierce. Councillor Owen Williams. C.C., presided over a good attendance. Mr Alun Jones, Mold, and Mr Salisbury, Post Office Lane, were musical adjudicators. Messrs Pryce Jones, B. Evans, and E. Evans, solicitor, were the literary adjudicators. Mr David Hughes, Chapel- street, gained the first prize for his juvenile choir, and also for the best rendering of the hymn, 0 Frynian Caersalem." The competition was keen. Prior to the meeting the scholars of the school sat down to an excellent tea, provided by the members of the con- gregation, and the teachers of the Sunday school. A SUNDAY MIDNIGHT ROBBERY.-On Sunday night a robbery of an extraordinary nature was perpetrated in Red -Lane. Mrs Jones, of Vron Cottage, and the inhabitants of the house retired to bed at the usual hour, and about midnight she was alarmed by the loud barking of a dog, which was in the house, and ran downstairs, but no notice was taken as the animal on reaching the parlour immediately ceased to bark, and it was thought that it was the lamp extinguisher doing his rounds who had disturbed the guardian of the house. In the morning, however, on examining the door it was open, and on going into the parlour, which was occupied by Mr Evans, solicitor, it was found that the grocery had been stolen, several pictures, and silver of various descriptions. It is thought that the person must have got into the room in the evening before the family went to bed, and having laden himself with the articles missed. escaped by the ordinary exit.—Mrs Williams, who was lodging there, and has been confined to her bed for several days, expired on Tuesday. Tin: PROVIDENT BENEFIT SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of this excellent Society was held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, ou Saturday evening. There was a small attendance of members, presided over by Mr Wynne Edwards, the Mayor, who in a short opening speech detailed the benefits of the Society, and proposed the adoption of the balance sheet, from which it appeared that the Society had 170 members, who had contributed JE120 to the funds, and with honorary members subscriptions of zEl6 5s, and the balance in the treasurer's hands of jE9 6s lOd, the receipts for the past year amounted to £ 159 18s. The payments included sick pay £ 37, withdrawals lid, and doctor's bill JE30. making an expendi- ture of iEI44 10s 6d. The assets incitidedf350 on mortgage and X71 14s Id in the Post Office Bank, being a. total of X746 7s Id in favor of the Society, there being no liability. Mr J. P. Lewis was elected a trustee. A vote of thanks to the Mayor concluded the proceedings. OPENING THE NEW CONSERVATIVE Curu. On Monday, the fine new club premises erected in the centre of Denbigh for the use of the West Denbighshire and Denbigh Borough Conservatives, were tormatly opened. it had been hoped to secure the attendance of Mr Balfour, orsoineotlierprominciit statesman, and to have a demonstration on the occasion, but as it was found inconvenient for this to take place at present, it was considered best that the formal opening should not be deferred, The club was, therefore, declared open, there being a. good attendance of the shareholders, who met to confirm the rules for the management of the club- Snb- sequently, the officers, shareholders, subscribers, and a number of their lady friends were entertained to an excellent tea in the clubliousa, after having inspected the premises. The club has been erected by a com- pany of local Conservatives, Colonel Mesliam being president, and Dr. A. E. Tnrnour vice-president, with Mr J. P. Lewis as hon. secretary and treasurer. The premises are well adapted for the purpose^

RUTHIN. A A BROKEN ANKLE.—-On Friday Mr Kobert Hughes, of Clwd Newydd, met with a serious accident. He was proceeding along the farm yard when he slipped and broke his ankle. Dr Hughes was in attendance. A SEVERE CPtf Sill' "On Saturday Mr Robert Williams, of Plas Newydd was engaged with a horse power chaff-cutter,, when he got his arm entangled in the machine, which was goin- at a. good rate. The wheel crushed his arm badly and tore off the skin. Dr. Hughes attended him. FALL FROM A BL;ILDING.Oll Saturday a man named Edward Shiefield, employed in the erection of the new Grammar SchocJ, fell from the scaffolding to the ground, ud sustained dreadful injury to his limbs.

I r. OVERTON. u- CHUKCH COLLECTION.—It has generally been the custom for the churchwardens to solicit subscriptions from the parishioners for church expenses. Mr U. E. Studley, one of the churchwardens, objected to it, and it was decided to have a collection instead at the church. The result of the experiment has been most gratifying. as the sum of S16 16s lid was collected last Sunday. ACCIDENT TO A NOTORIOUS CIIAIIACTFIZ. That eccentric horse-breaker who enjoys the sobriquet of "Dick Spot," met with an accident at the farm of Mr Edward Roberts, Little Overton, on Tuesday. His amusing gesticulations, his vivacious loquacity, his reminiscences of his jockeysliip are known to all who reside in Wrexham and the neighbourhood. He had recently been a patient of the Wrexham Infirmary, and oil his discharge again resumed his usual occupa- tion. At the time of the accident he was employed by Mr Roberts to break in a colt. All went well on the Monday, but on Tuesday morning the colt kicked him. Dr. Gobat. who was at once sent for, found that one of his ribs was dislocated. The poor fellow's body was covered with bandages, the results of former medical treatment. By the doctor's orders the injured man was removed to Ellesmere Workhouse, where he now lies. CONCERT.—A concert was given at the National Schools on Tuesday evening in aid of the Primitive Methodist Sunday School. The workers are to be congratulated, as- the arrangements were most satis- factory and the decorations very tasteful. Any doubts as to the financial success of the undertaking were soon set at rest as the time for commencing drew near, the room then being packed with a sympathising audience. Mr Lewis Evans, who takes a great interest in Sunday School work, was well received on taking the chair. In a few preliminary remarks, lie said he was very pleased to see so many present, and was very thankful to those friends who had come to help them. He felt highly honored at being the chairman of the meeting. They must pardon him when he said he was not out of place, as he was an ardent supporter of Sunday School institutions, and lie highly appreciated being a humble worker in the same. They wanted to get what they could for the support of their Schools. He was pleased that the day had dawned upon them when the various sections of the Church of Christ were drawing nearer to one another. A new light was shining upon them. They were at one in the fundamental truths of the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Mr Jonn Morris, organist at the Parish Church, fulfilled the duties of accompanist in his usually finished style. Among those present were Messrs Geo. and Llewelyn Trinall.iii, Mr Francis Fitzjohn, Master Rupert Studley, Mr Herbert Studley, Mr Percy Harrald, Erbistock; Mr Frank Jones, Master Pemberton, Overton Bridge; Mrs, Miss, and Master Geo. Goderich, Mr and Mrs Colin Cross, Miss Catherall, Mr James Bagshaw, Brynypys; Miss Martha Thomas, Bangor; Mrs and Miss Smith, Brynypys Mrs Edwards, Mr and Mrs Morris, Mrs Geo. Jones, Mr and Mrs Peake, Mr Henry Williams, Mr Geo. Gabriel, Mr Appleby, Myn-yr-afon; Miss Roberts, The Cloy; Mr and Misses Jones, Gwalia; Mrs Scragg, Post Office; Mr Daniel Capper, Penley Miss Wright, Miss Potter, Mr and Mrs Geo. Griffiths, Penley 0 Mrs Matthews, Mr and Mrs Withers, Erbistock, Mr and Mrs Arrowsmith, The Brow; Mr and Mrs Thompson, The Trench; Miss Hughes, Miss Jones, Mr and Mrs Lloyd, Trotting Mare; Mrs Thomas Jones, Mr and Mrs Owen Phillips, &c. A most enjoyable en- tertainment was commenced by Mr John Morris executing a pianoforte solo Spinning wheel," in excellent style. The Primitive Methodist Choir were next to do duty. It is comparatively a young choir, numbering about forty, consisting of young men and maidens, old men and children. Consider- able interest was expressed as to the manner in which they would make their debut. They had a difficult task to perform, namely, the chorus, He watching over Israel," (Mendelssohn.) But to their credit be it said that they deserved all praise, and evidently their young conductor, Mr John Peate, Junior, must have given them a very careful training, sparing no labor. Although solelv accompanied by a harmonium, the chorus was efficiently rendered, and this promising young choir received quite an ovation on resuming their seats. Mr John Williams, who made his first appearance before an Overton audience, sang "The Diver with considerable credit. He evidently has a voice which is worth looking after. Won't you buy my pretty fioivers" was sung by Mrs Cross with good taste. Carl Durrschmabel next gave a Ziether solo, "C ngarischer Maisch." The audience por- trayed the English characteristic love of fair play." for the young German, on mounting the platform, w as assailed with a brisk cannonade of good old-fashioned cheers. His manipulation of this curious instrument was astonishing; the forte was most marked, while the diminuendo could be reduced to the sound of a Zephyr. So pleased were the audience that the musician was re-called to give another selection. No tears in Heaven was sung by Mr George Jones with real pathetic power. Mr Edward Owen, of Ruabon, made a good impression by the manner in which he executed the cornet solo- Jenny Jones." He a*so was obliged to respond. Miss Hughes and Miss Morris were loudly applauded for their render- ing of the duet The Pilot Brave." Miss Morris and Mr John Gabriel introduced the comic element by sing- ing a duet entitled" ABC, This delighted evervbody. The Ruabon Male Voice Party, conducted by Mr Langford, had kindly responded to the call ""come over to Overton and help us." They gave the part song "Winds gently whisper," and considering that they are all young working men, they did very well indeed. This concluded the first part of the pro- gramme. Sleigh Bells is the title of a pianoforte duet, which was played with good taste by Miss Wright and Mr John Morris. The choir sang Oh, hush thee, my baby so well that they received a well merited encore. That popular song The song that reached my heart," was the next item on the programme. The liveliest satisfaction was expressed by the listeners for the way in which Mrs Thomas sang this song. It is always a pleasure to listen to Mr Henry Hughes' singing, he gave "Honor and Arms" in splendid style, which was loudly re- demanded after Carl Durrschmabel had given a zither solo. Mr Peake, sen., Mr Henry Hughes, Miss Morris, and Miss Hughes sung The parting kiss," in which the performers excelled themselves. The next two items were True till death," Mr George Jones, and a cornet solo The lost chord," Mr Ed. Owen. Mr John Peake, sen., then brought the Over- ton Male Voice Party to the front. They made a decided hit, the sweet voices of half a dozen little ones blending harmoniously with the older members of the choir. The father then gave way to the son, on whom his father's mantle seemed to rest. At a signal from their conductor, the choir sang Then round about my starry throne," with excellent effect. A vote of thanks to the managers for the use of the I school was proposed by Mr Lewis Evans, and seconded by Mr Morris. The National anthem was then sung. LOCAL NOTES. I What a beautiful grave is that of the late Mr Hudson, Sodyllt Hall, in Duddleston Churchyard. Last Saturdav it was decorated with canielias, hyacinths, lilies of the valley, Christmas roses, crocuses, &c. Last Saturday, at Erhistock, the artist and the fisherman were each engaged with their respective hobbies. Tbe salmon may be seen spawning from Overton Bridge. The salmon are much pestered by the trout-a case of dignity and impudence. In the chase, the salmon come off second best.

RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. I MEMORUL SERMON.—On Sunday evening, a me- morial service for the late Miss Rose Hannah Tunnah was held at the Wesleyan Chapel, in Johnson-street, when the Rev. Thomas Hughes, Wrexham, delivered an appropriate sermon upon II. Chron. xxi. 20. RHOS LADIES AND POLITICS. I On Thursday evening a meeting was held at the Public Hall under the auspices of the Rhos Women's Liberal Association. The attendance was very large, the hall being crowded. Amongst those present were the Rev. Robert Roberts, Independent minister, who presided, Mrs Wynford Philipps, Mrs Ormiston- Chant, Mr E. Hooson, president of the Rhos Liberal Association, Mrs Waldo James, Mr and Mrs Joseph Rogers, Mrs Edwards (Stanley House,) the Rev. and Mrs E. Mitchell, etc. After the hymn 0 agor fy llvgaid." given out by the chairman, had been sung. Mr Hooson read a letter which ha.d been received bv Mrs Waldo James, from Mrs Osborne Morgan, the chairman said a few words as to the objects of the meeting, and then called upon Mrs Ormiston-Chant, London, who gave an interesting address, dealing mainly witli the social condition 01 the people in large cities, and in the rural parishes of Essex, Suffolk, and Hampshire. Mrs Chant's description of a midnight visit to some of the poorer dwellings of London was listened to with rapt attention, as was also her account of the sweating system and other evils with which state of things she desired to rouse in' the people a passionate discontent. As women, they were working for justice, ]ildk. -ty, and equality. "Their motto was" Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you." (Loud cheers.) Mrs Wynford Philipps, wife of Mr l'liilipps, M.P., for Mid-Lanark, said she hoped they would be better and stronger Liberals after that meeting. She had great hopes of the future of Liberalism in Wales. In South Wales the Women's Liberal Federation had been most successful, and •' gallant little Wales had done remarkably well at the recent County Council elections. Some people thought they were going too far, but she (Mrs Pliilipps) thoug.it that they could not go too far on the road for freedom. The best cure for freedom was more freedom. There would be work enough in the future for women. As long as there were bad laws to be repealed, there wauld be work enough for women to do. They aimed at spread- ing the belief in Liberal principles, and put those principles in practice. They were going in for the whole of the Newcastle programme. and more. They began by being good Liberals, and they would end by being better Liberals. Men's questions were women's questions, and men's rights were women's rights. In order to counteract the work of the Primrose dames they had to enlighten people. Ignorance made people Conservatives, and the good old ways were generally the bad old ways. One of the principal points in the programme of their Association, was Women's Suffrage. Women should have a vote in Parlia- mentary elections. At election times their support was largely solicited by both parties, and it was only justice that they should be allowed to vote themselves. That this would be to the advantage of the Liberal party, had been conclusively proved by the over- whelming majority gained by the Progressive P.n ty in the London County Council elections. After de- scribing the work done by women on Boards of Guardians and other public bodies, Mrs Philipps con- cluded her stirring address by appealing to those pre- sent to go forward, and ha.nd in hand battle for what was, right and just, (Loud cheers.)—On the motion oi Mr Hooson, seconded by the Rev. E. Mitchell, the following resolution was unanimously passed :-Ii I'hpt this meeting pledges itself to promote all Liberal principles, and their application to all sections of the community, and is unanimously in favor of extending the Parlia.meutary franchise to women, and of its being one of the objects of the Rhos Women's Liberal Association."—The usual votes of thanks were passed at the clqse.

I DEEMING IN YtfREXHAM. In the year 1883 a man, who gave his name as Rechilcw, was employed by Mr D. D. Pierce, jeweller. Hope-street,Wrexham.OnleavingWrexliamhe entered the employ of Mr Wm. Jobson, jeweller, Leicester, and told him that his real name was Deeming. Mr Jobson states that he believed the man charged with murder in Australia is the same indi- vidual. He was very eccentric. and appears to have left Mr Jobson's employ rather hurriedly, for his boxes were searched, and in them were found ome tools belonging to Mr Jobson, and some gold rings, the property of his late employer at Bridgnorth.

W MOLD LOCAL BOARD ELECTION. Thursday was the last day for nomination, and for a considerable time there has not been less interest in the business. The old members who retire are Messrs J. Corbett, H. Lloyd Jones, Evan Davies, Llewelyn Eaton. and Daniel Owen, all of whom have been nomiuated. The gentlemen who have been nom- inated afresh are Messrs Josiah T. Morgan, Tinplate Works; Lewis Everett, Wrexham-street; E. P. Edwards. High-street; and John Price, New-street. Of these, we understand that Messrs Evan Davies, Llewelyn Eaton, and John Price have withdrawn, so that only six remain, while it is said that at least one of these will retire. The probability is that there will be no contest—a welcome change from the ill- feeling imported into the proceedings of a year ago.

ST. ASAPH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At the usual meeting of the St. Asaph Guardians, on Thursday, Mr Murray Browne, Poor-law inspector, attended, and gave an explanation of the remarks he made in the Biue-book of the Union, and also a reply to the criticism made by some of the guardians re- specting his opinion as to out-door relief. The reply was exceedingly long, and in it he stated that lie had not charged any individual, and his remarks upon out-relief had no reference whatever to private charity. The tenor of his remarks was that there was reckless administration of out-door relief, and he had seen on several occasions relief given to known drunkards. He thought it was a sin and a shame for the money of the careful, industrious, and sober people to be given :LS pensions. The real question was as to what the applicant was at the time of application. In some districts in England, no such thing as out-relief was known, and a great deal of the ratepayer's money was thus saved.-Tliere were no comments offered on the Inspector's remarks. The Master was re- appointed on an increase of salary-

CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS. SUCCESSES OF WELSH SCHOOLS. The Cambridge Local Examinations were held last December at six centres in Wales, viz., Aberystwyth, Bangor, Cardiff, Mold, Rhyl, and Wrexham. Below we publish an analysis of the results as they affect Wales and Monmouth. -5 ?" s. «. ?3 g tc ?? ?.g Name of School. ?g 5o ?2 ?S "3 ->-> õ =3 Z in S Ñ ro X x 8 Alun School, Mold 2 0 2 10 14 liewis' School, Gelligaer 0 2 1 12 13 Monkton House School, Cardiff 1 0 1 10 12 Grove Park School, 'Wrexham.. 3 1 2 6 12 Abergavenny Grammar School 1 0 1 4 6 Collegiate School, Llandudno. 0 0 1 5 6 Haverfordwest Grammar School 0 0 3 3 6 Fri,t.rs' School, I;aiigor 2 0 1 2 5 Grammar School, Aberystwyth 0 0 0 5 5 Collegiate School, Newport 0 1 0 3 4 Glanmorfa School, lthyl 1 0 0 3 4 Llanrwst Grammar School 0 0 12 3 Beaumaris Grammar School 0 0 1 2 3 Chepstow Grammar School 0 0 0 2 2 St. Andrew's College, Swansea 0 0 0 1 1 Pembroke Dock Collegiate School 0 0 0 1 1 Ituabon Grammar School 0 0 0 1 1 A

LLANGOLLEN PLOUGHING MATCH. The ploughing match which was deferred from the 10th inst., owing to the inclemency of the weather, was held on Thursday in a field belonging to M? J. R. Tudor, Abbey Farm. The weather was delightful, and the attendance very large. The judges were Ploughing—Messrs. Wm. Hughes, Berse; Richard Lewis, Glanrafon, Llansilin Job Lea, Gwersyllt Old Hall, Wrexham. Horses and gears—Messrs. Wrm. Jones, Penbedw; Geo. Thomas, Wynnstay Home Farm Richard Evans, Vivod Home Farm. There were nine entries for the senior class. and five for the junior. The awards were as follows :— 1st Prize, S5 and a silver cup-Thos. H. Dunn, Tygwvn Farm, JilIns, HuaholJ. 2nd, E4-Robert Davies, Higher Berse, Wrexham. 3rd, n-Da.vitl Kdwards, Glyndyfrdwy. 4th, £ 2—Edward Richards, Glyndyfrdwy. JU-NIOIZ CLASS. 1st, £ 5 10s—David Owen lioberts, Cocdial, Glyndyfrdwy. 2nd, JE2 IOi-Thos. Lewis, Pengwern Hall. 3rd, £ 1 10s—E. Edwards, Gyfelio, Llantysilio. 4th, 10s—Withheld. KXTLLA PIUZKS. hilver cup, by the president, to the winner of the first prize in the junior class—D. Owen Roberts, Glyndyfrdwy; also, a prize to the man who ploughs the best btitt Thomas H. Dunn. Vale of Llangollen Beagles Committee to the tenant farmer, over whose land the Beagles hunt—Mr D. Davies, Pengwern Hall. Handsome silver cup, richly engraved, given bv Mr R. Hughes, watchmaker, for the best pair of horses—Mr W. Oddie, Tyndwr. Prize for the best gears, given by Mr Hughes, saddler— Mr W. Oddie. Tyndwr. Also by Mr Hughes, tor the best decorated horses—Mr Davies, Pengwern Hall. By Messrs Baker and Co., prize, value 25s, for the maker of the best I)Ioughs-E(I-,vards, Llallypwll, and Wynne Edwards, Denbigh. It is worthy of note that the Llanypwll ploughs took first, second, and third prizes in the senior class. Capt. Best was the president of the year Mr D. Parry, chairman of the committee, and Mr E. Edwards, auctioneer, hon. secretary. The whole of the arrangements were carried out in an admirable style.

w ACCIDENT IN THE HUNTING FIELD. Whilst hunting with Sir Watkin Wynn's hounds, which met at Holt on Thursday, the Hon. Cecil Parker, second son of Lord Macclesfield and nephew of the Duke of Westminster, had the misfortune during a fast run, and when negotiating a stiffish fence, to be thrown from his horse, and broke his collar bone. Help was soon at hand and he was re- moved to an adjoining farmhouse, and afterwards driven home.

LLANYPWLL. I LIME-LIGHT EXHIBITION.—A crowded assembly from the districts around gathered at the Chapel on Monday evening, to witness most interesting scenes thrown on the canvas by means of the magic lantern. The views were taken from the life of Martin Luther, from Setipture, Nature, and Art. Mr J. B. Francis was well read in the history of Luther, and Mr Tudor Hughes explained the scenes in the life of the Saviour. The audience expressed a wish that they would at a future time pay another visit to Llany- pwll. On the motion of the Rev. R. L. Roose, seconded by Mr Ebenezer Jones, and supported by Mr Tomlinson, Cornish Hall, hearty thanks were accorded to both. Several hymns were sung from the canvas, accompanied on the organ by Mr William Edwards.

HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. I THF. PRESBYTERIAN CAUsF.Tlie Rev. J. M. Morris, of Zion Welsh Chapel, Wrexham, and late of London, conducted the services here on Sunday. His eloquent sermons were listened to with marked attention. FOOTBALL ACCIDENT.—On Saturday a.fternoon a youth named William Speed, eldest son of Mr John Speed, Lower-street, Caergwrle, met with an accident whilst playing football on the club ground. During the play he tripped and fell heavily on hia right arm, but it was thought at the time that he had merely received a severe shaking, but by Monday the pain becoming intense, he was taken to Wrexham, to Dr. E. Davies, who pronounced the forearm fractured, the limb being set at once by the assistant.

OSWESTRY. LIHKRALISM.—The first public meeting under the auspices of the Women's Liberal Association, was held in the Public Hall on Saturday evening, when there was a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen. Mr Owen Owen, M.A., presided, arrd he was supported by Mrs Wyndford Phillips and Mr J. M'Laren, M.P., who were the principal speakers. OSWESTRY ASGLW ASSOCIATION.—The members of the above association had their first excursion, which was by brake to Llanyblodwell on- Thursday after- noon. The weather was beautifully fine and some fair sport was obtained in the River Tanat. On their return in the evening, the members, dined together at their Club House. the Boar's Head Hotel, a most pleasant evening being spent. TRAVELLING WITHOUT A TIVKEI ON THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.—At the County Police Court, on Thursday, before E. Burke Wood iwid F. G. Buller Swete. Esqrs., Peter Riley, general dea.ler, Birkenhead, was charged by Mr John Sankey Chief Inspector of the Great Western Railway, Chester, with travelling without a ticket on that Company's line on Wednesday, from Wrexham to Gobowen.—David Edwards, ticket collector, Gobowen, deposed to prisoner arriving at Gobowen Station from Wrexham on Wednesday evening by the train arriving there about a quarter past six o'clock, when he found he had a. ticket from Hirkenhead to Wrexham but not one from that place to Gobowen. When asked for the excess fare, prisoner used abominable language- and refused to pay it or give his name and addi-essland was accord- i ingly detained.—Fined £ 1 and 9s costs, or fourteen I days imprijonment. |

Mn Hi-ili PEEL.—We find that Mr Hugh Peel liia been appointed second lieutenant in the Montgomery- sliire Yeaiiiiiirv. WAT I-- V. SCOTLAXD.—In this, match, at Tynecassle. to-day ^Saturday ). Seth Powell ttiles Evans's plate at full liaek. and Egan, of Chirk, partners li. LeNiis oii the hit,

Late Advertisements. t?OR SAI?.—PONY, 12 hands, 4 years, p broken to saddle and harness. Sound and quiet.—Apply THOS. JONKS, builder, Ruabon-road, Wrexham. 74711. QKRVANTS \NrANTED720 Cooks a-Cpia.i; Cooks, JE16 to LM; Kitchen. Scullery, House- maids Laundry'maid, £ 32 Head. Single-hande.dx and Under Nurses; 20 Hotel Servants, Grooni and Kitchen Garden; also, Good Kitchen Garden, no glass, married; Footmen, 90 Farm S^rvauts.—E. HAYCOCK. 26, Cheater-street, Wrexham. 600f

FORTHCOMING FASHIONABLE MAR- RIAGE AT ABERGELE. Preparations are being made at Abergele to fittiiiigly celebrate the marriage of Major-General Wynne, of CoedCoch, and Miss Gwendolyne Hughes, youngest daughter of Mr. and Lady Florentia Hughes, of Kinmel Park. A committee has been formed at Abergele to raise subscriptions for a suitable wedding present, and the happy event will be celebrated in the villages of St. George and Bettws, where the families of both bride and bridegroom are very popular. The wedding will probaly take place on April 19 (Primrose day.)

I WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. I I THURSDAY. I Present: Capt. Grilnth-Boscawen, chairman; iur S. T. Baugli and Mr J. Rogers, vice-chairmen Sir R. E. Egerton, Messrs C.W. Townshend, John Bithell, John Ellis, Rd. Hughes, F. A. Sturge, Edwd. Roberts, Edwin Edwards, J. Tudor Rogers, Rd. Randies, S. Michell, W. Dickin, Benjamin Davies, Edwd. Tunnah, Win. Roberts, J. Lloyd Thomas, G. Heyward, C. W. Parsonage, Gomer Davies, Simon Jones, Edmund Mason, the Very Rev. Canon Hopkins, and Mr J. Oswell Bury, clerk. THE THAMP WARDS. The CLERK reported that Mr A. C. Baugh had sent a plan of the proposed alterations to the tramp wards. On the motion of Mr BAITOH, seconded by Mr J. ROGERS, the plan was ordered to be forwarded to the Local Government Board for approval. THE TENDERS. The following tenders for the ensuing half-year were accepted, on the motion of Mr J. ROGERS, seconded by Mr RANDLES:—Milk, Mr E. Edwards, Marchwiel, 7d per gallon; grocers, Household Stores Mill Coiilpitiii-, X239 10.5; butter factucs, Household Stores Company, £ 125 ISH; butcher, Mr T. B. Parker, Rossett, iE221 6s 8d; hosiers, Mr Robert Itoberts, Town Hill, X12 17s 2d; coal merchants, Messrs Barton and Potter, Wrexham, coal 12s 6d per ton, and slack 10s per ton; drapers, Mr Evan Richards, £ 84 198 Id ironmongers, Messrs Rogers and Jackson, iell 2s 3d; haircutting and shaving, Mr A. G. Davies, Henblas-street, Cl2 shoemakers (district) Mr M. A. Jones undertakers, Afr W. Pierce, Wrexham (workhouse), Mr David Davies Penycae, (Ruabon). Mr W. Pierce (Bersliam), and Mr W. Pierce, (Wrexham.) It was stated that the flour was 2s a sack cheaper. INQUIRY OFFICERS. The CHAIRMAN" stated that inquiry officers were appointed to inquire into the cases of persons who applied to have the school fees remitted. The Edu- cation Department now made a fee grant, and in many cases no fees at all were paid by the scholars. He found on inquiry that in Mr Cheetham's and Mr Owen's districts no fees whatever were charged, and therefore there could be no necessity to re-appoint inquiry officers. In Mr Evans' and Mr Williams' districts there were cases where fees were still charged. On the motion of Mr BATJGH, seconded by Mr J. ROGERS, Mr Evans and Mr Williams were appointed inquiry officers, their remuneration to be decided at the end of the year. THE PAY PLACE AT PEXYCAE. Mr J. LLOYD THOMAS said it was decided a month ago that there should be a pay place at Penycae. Mr Owen had chosen one, but iie objected to it, as it was too small. Mr OWEX said he did not anticipate that more than eighteen paupers would be paid there. There was room for 24 paupers to sit down. Mr J. LLOYD THOMAS said the Public Hall, which could be got, was much larger, and would be more convenient. The CHAIRMAN suggested that it would be well to give the room, which Mr Owen had selected, a trial. STATISTICS. STATISTICS FOIA WEEK ENDING ENDING MAUCH 16TH. Number in the house 211 Previous week 210 Corresponding week last year 202 Viiprrants 0, 56 Ditto last year -Ifeil 28, women 10, children 5. 43 Imbeciles in the house. 34 III School-Hays 17, girls 24 41 Receiving industrial training-Boys 8, girls 8 16 OUT-BELIEF. Mr Cheetham £14 8s Id to 126 persi-ns. Mr Owen zE36 5s 7d to 400 „ Mr Williams f26 4s 8d to 273 Mr Evans £ 27 7s 6d to 193 FOIt WEEK ENDING 11AHCH 2311D. Number in the house 203 • Previous week 211 Corresponding week last year 199 Vasrrants relieved—Men 30, women 4, children 4. 38 Ditto last 51, women 11, children 3. 65 Imbeciles in the house 34 In School-Boys 16, girls 24 40 Receiving industrial training—Boys 7, girls 8. 15 OUT-UELIEF. Mr Cheethani £11 10s Od to 124 persons. Mr Owen A:34 Is Od to 400 „ Mr Williams £22 145 Od to 264 „ Mr Evans S19 9s Od to 186

FLINTSHIRE ASSIZES. I These Assizes were opened on Wednesday by Mr Justice R. Vauglian Williams, who arrived in Mold during the afternoon, being received by the high sheriff. C. Davison, Esq., I-arfield, Connah's Quay, and his chaplain, the Rev. Thomas Williams, rector of St. Mark's, Connah's Quay. The party attended the Parish Church for divine service, and then pro- ceeded to the County Hall, where the commission was opened. On Thursday the business of the Assize was commenced at the County Htll at eleven o'clock, I when the following gentlemen were sworn on the GITAND JURY. H. R. Hughes, Esq., Lord-lieutenant, foreman. Sir W. G. Williams, Bart., Bodidris. C. J. Trevor Roper, Esq., Plasteg. E. Peel, Esq., Brynypys, Ruabon. R. Sankey, Esq., Holywell. J. Scott Bankes, Esq., Soughton Hall. T. G. Dixon. Esq. B. G. Davies Cooke, Esq., Coloinendy. W. Johnson, Esq., Broughton Hall. A. Meshani, Esq., Ilontruffydd. T. Parry Jones Parry Esq., Chester. R. V. Kyrke, Esq., Penywern. Thos. Bate, Esq., Kelsterton. E. W. Delves Walthall, St. Asaph. W. C. Jones, Esq., Chester. A. Eyton, Esq., Llanerchymor. F. Standish Hore, Esq., St. Asaph. E. H. Wain, Esq., Fron Hall, Mold. H. Hurlbutt, Esq., Dee Cottage, Queen's Ferry. LI. J. Henry, Esq., Lygan y Wern. J. Watkinson, Esq., Broad Oak. Peter Browne, Esq., Rhyl, and Hugh F. Birley, Esq., St. Asa.ph. In his address to the grand jury. his Lordship said he was very glad to see there was a very light calen- dar, and he had been given to understand that not only had this been the case at recent assizes, but that it had been the case also at the Quarter Sessions. This was the more satisfactory, seeing that their county was not merely an agricultural one, but that there were other industries, implying a population of a more mixed character, so that it would not have been surprising if the county had failed to keep up the Welsh character for light calendars. Under these circumstances he was very glad to find so light a calendar, no item of which required any remark from him, and he was pleased to notice that in cases under the Criminal Law Amendment Act, there was a diminution of cases, not only in Wales, but over England as well, showing there was an improvement in the morality of the whole country in this respect. There was one small case on the calendar. The other cases required no comment. A BKWIXO MACHINE CASE. Mary Jones, a middle aged woman, was indicted for having obtained 4:5 from Mrs Kathleen Donellv, about the 6th of November, 1890, by selling her "a sewing machine, which was not her property. Mr J. Bryn Roberts, M.P., instructed by Mr George, pro- secuted. It appeared thht the prisoner had bought the machine from Singers' Company on the hire system, I and having paid one-fourth of the sum due she sold the machine, and in time, when pressed for the money, she confessed to the sale. Mrs Donellv, having the machine taken from her. put the affair into the hands of her solicitor, hence the prosecution. Mr E. Honora.tus Lloyd defended, instructed by Mr E. Roberts, St. Asaph.—After a long trial, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty, and the prisoner was discharged. CRIMINAL ASSAULT. I Robert J. Williams, a lad of sixteen, but who looked younger. was indicted forcriiiiiiitlix, assaulting a girl named Mary Hannah Jones, aged nine years, at Holywell, on 30th November. Mr T. Llovdi instructed by Mr H- A. Cope, prosecuted Mr Honoratus Lloyd, instructed by Mr Smith, defended. As the case proceeded it came out that the prisoner was under fourteen years. It appeared the prisoner was illegitimate, that he waa born at the Holywell Union, that his mother's sister had a child borne to her at the Union seventeen years ago, that his ninne also was liobert John Wiiliams, and that the register had been searched at the Union, but the birth of only one Robert John Williams could be found, therefore the age question failed to stand after all.—His Lord- ship put it to the jnry to say whether the prisoner was fourteen or not, and having considered the question pro. and con. till the patience of the court was exhausted, they expressed an opinion he was under fourteen, an opinion quite contrary to the expectation of everybody in court.- His Lordship then addressed the jury on the question of indecent assault,, saying there was a donbt in law whether he could be guilty even of indecency but he did not hold that view, though if they did find him guilty, he would see that the prisoner suffered no punishment till the question should be settled bv the Court of Appeal.—The jury then found him guilty of the lesser offence-indecent assault.—His Lordship deferred passing sentence till the Court of Appeal had decided the questisai which he had referred to. The pmsoner was then Ixuled out till the Summer Assizes, ia two sureties of 125 each. TIIE JEWISH I'EIH.AB; Moses Hoffimin, a Polish Jew. wa3 indicted far having, on the 3rd of January, v/liilst bailee of a basket, the property of John Twjiarkin, stolen it. Mr E. Hojioratus Eloyd, instructed by Mr R. Bromley, Holywell, prosecuted, aud at the request of his Lordshijj., Mr A. P. Roberts, defended.—The-case was interesting to the Jewish colony in the county, there being, thirty or forty mules and females in the court. The whole affair of a petLy nature, the prisoner being employed by Tumarkin-aliotlier Polish law, to liawk cheap articles about th.a countrv and an interpreter had to be' employed for prosecutor and prisoner alike. The jury returned a verdict of noi.¥uiUv." and the prisoner was discharged. This completed the criminal business

i I RHQSNESSNEY. TKMI'EKANCE. The usual Church of England Tem- perance meeting: was held in Acton Schools on Fri- day, when the attendant was fairly good. The Rev- Silas Ev?na. af Hhoa Robin, presided, and the Rev. Daniel Da'Óes, of St. Asaph, organising secretajv of the C.E.1.S. irL tb'.s diocese, delivered an excellent a.d? dre?. TAn ? interesting programme was well sus- tained, thoroug?Ty enjoyable evening WM spen

LOCAL GOVERNMENT INQUIRIES IN WREXHAM. The Town Council of Wrexham having applied to the Local Government Board for saction to burrow £1,700 for work of sewerage and sewage disposal, and XI,400 for market purposes, the Local Government Hoard held an inquiry into the subject matter of such application, Major-General C. Phipps Carey, one of the Government Inspectors, sitting at the Guildhall on TiiursdiLv, wilell there were pi-es<iii-_ The Mayor (Mr F. W. Soames), Aid. W. E. Hamue) chairman of tite Sewerage Disposal Committee; Ih: Palin, chairman of the Smiinlieid Commiitee; ,Mt- j Bury, town clerk Mr J. W. M. Smith, borough sur- veyor. The application for was first considered. Tiie TOWN C'I.KKK said the SmithfieIa was lmule in 1876 upon a. freehold site purchased in 1875 for S500 including law charges. A loan of X3,500, icp.iv.il,]^ in thirty years, was obtamed.and the total cost of the work was £ 3,800. The loan was being payed off in annual instalments ol principal and interest ul £21.) 10s 7d. The accommodation was lor cattle, sheep and pigs, the horse fair being held in the J^ast Market. During the year ended Lady Day, 18S0, the expenses of the Smithiied were £ 114, and the roc<-ints iE418 8s Ild. In 1891 the expenses were £ 100 fis 4fl' and the receipts je439 8s lid. The INSPECTOR Then the Smithfield pavs and gives you a profit ? The TOWN CLERK Yes, the net profit last year was about EI84. Continuing. Mr Bury said tjje 1 t f "¡ J" application was the outcome of iflucil the Council having been moved to take action consequence of representations made by fanners more especially by the auctioneers, who did a lar„e business in the ',)in i tli field. Olit),)rturlit .u 'l'fn given them to a.ttend before the Council y.s„j tte their views. They came in htrge numbers, t.ud made recommendations which were embodied by the Borough Surveyor in reports and plans which had during the past twelve months been considered and reconsidered repeatedly. t I'lle general opinion of the farmers and auctioneers was in favor of covering part of the market, increasing the storage accommodation and also increasing the number of sheep pcils The urgency for sheep pens was shown by the fact that owing to the influx of Irish sheep at certain seasons, extra pens had been erected at a cost of £ 224 which had been paid out of the current rates, and wal not included in the present application. The proposed scheme included the provision of additional sheep pens, increased accommodation for the auctiouecru and covered pens, the latter having been strong recommended for the protection of the animals, both in winter and summer. It was also proposed to augment the water supply. The plans had met with the general support of the Council, and the auctioneers were moderately satisfied with it. The INSPECTOR then examined Mr J. W. M. Smith, who produced the plans. Dr. PALIN, chairman of the Committee, in reply to the Inspector, said the plan, as at present drawn, had met with approval of those interested. The INSPECTOR next considered the application for a loan of £1,700 for works of sewerage and sewerage disposal. The TOWN CLERK said the Corporation had obtained a ninety-nine years' lease of the Five Fords Farm from Sir W. \V. Wynn, Bart., from March 25tii 1889, at a rental of JE340. The extent of the farm was 212 acres, and the tenant, who paid a rental of £ 385 was under all agreement to deal with the sewage. In 1890, a loan of £ 3,300 was obtained for tiie extension of the sewers from tiie Hafodywern tanks to tiiefaiui, a distance of nearly two miles. Up to 1891. the toul expenditure had been £ 4,25014s Id, and in 1891 it was found that "carriers," were necessary to di.stributt the sewage, and these had to be supplied. The cost thus involved amounted to E245. '1 lie total expendi- ture up to date was therefore £ 4.201 14s lù, but the .E245 for carriers had been paid out of current rates, so that the balance was £ 955. There were other sunig which the Surveyor would explain. Afr SMITH then went through the contracts for sewerage, and for iroii work, and showed where un, avoidable increases had been made to the first estimated costs. Upon the contract about £ 1,200 was required on loan, the difference between this sum and JEl.700 being for works, wiiich may not he dealt with, and which the Inspector suggested could form a so )-irite loan. During the inquiry, which lasted the whole of the morning, it was stated that the Borough had a debt of £ 28.000. THE KLLESMEUE RAILWAY. HARI) COMMENTS ON WREXHAM SLUMS. As we announced .some weeks ago, the Wrexham and Eliesmere Railway Company in passing through the town, will demolisn a number of houses occupied by persons of the artizan class. Under a recent act where ten or more su h houses are pulled down, the company has to provide iresli houses, but tiiis obligation is not obligatory, where the occupier work* at a mile or more from his house. Oil Thursilaj evening Major General Carey held an inquiry into the proposals of the Railway Company, when there were present Messrs. Geo. Owen. engineer, G. G. Chapman, G. C. J?ncs, LI. Davies. owel Davies, F. Kerr, Gomer Davies. E. Harrison, J. W. M. Smith, Thos. Bury, town clerk, Wm. Pugh, Thos. Roberts, Patk. Smith, and a large number of tenants about to be disturbed. Mr KERR stated that the line would demolish 50 houses occupied by 240 persons, but of these 61 worked more than one mile irom llJdL nuusv.. 179 people to be provided. The company proposed erecting 13 houses in Nelson-street. 12 in a new road off Farndon-street. These houses were the property of Messrs. Davies Bros, and Mr W. E. Samuel, and the company were under agreement to buy them, providing they were built within a certain time. The company proposed building eleven houses upon surplus land in Caia-ro id, which waa opposite some of the houses which were to be taken down. In all 36 new house.s of four rooms would be built, the rents being from 4s 3d to 4" 6d. The INSPECTOR said at present some of the tenants only paid Is and Is 6d per week rent. Mr KERH said that was in the case of houses havict; onlv one or two rooms. The INSPECTOR said the Company was compelling the people to move, and they should provide houses at the sanie rents. There were some house, lie did not say quite as good, but of four-roomed houses at 2s 6,1 per week. However, the Board of Trade would fix the maximum rent. In reply to the Inspector, Mr HOWEI. DAVIES -aid it was important to settle about the houses soon, because the line would be started at the Wrexham end. The plant was ready, and lie was expecting orders to begin work at once, in fact he wab going the next day to Manchester upon the subject. The INSPECTOR remarked that not even in London had he seen worse slums than he had seen in Wrex- ham on the previous day. The inquiry ended after hearing some of the tenants, who expressed the hope that rents or the new houses would be kept low.

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