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- - - -.-METEOROLOGICAL TABLE.
METEOROLOGICAL TABLE. FOIt WEEK ESDIKG AIIHIL 13, 1892. (FKOK TH. limn-nno; AN"I) J'LAS POWEH COAL B A 11 o MF, T E It HEADINGS. I {Taken at 9 a.m., from an Aneroid by Negretti and I Zambra.) THKltMOMETKR UN DKUliKKS.i ■Minimum [ 37 33 ] 30 30 1 30 23 28 Manimum! 63 60 I 70 67 ¡ 63 aD 35 W?H'ith 46 ¡ 45 48 42 48 43 32 Dry?ulh ) 52 | 49 59 i 57 59 49 32 R:?nf:).nin) I II ) j j un-h?: i i I Total rainfall for week, LNil.
SIR WATKIN'S CAMPAIGN.
SIR WATKIN'S CAMPAIGN. MEETING AT EYTON. On Tuesday evening, a meeting in support of the candidature of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, was held at Eyton school. Mr F. W. Soames presided, and he was supported by Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Mr Samuel Peatc, Evton. Mr Thomas Pickin, l'eny Fron, and Mr Lloyd Phillips. Marchwiel. The CHAIRMAN having opened, the meeting, SIR WATKIN said that he did not know if ever he had addressed a meeting at Eyton before. It gave him very greztt pleasure to do so, and it also gave him very grei-t,t pieasure to speak of the good work done by the present Government. They must consider this good work before they gave their vote at the next election. Such a good, steady, and prosperous Government as the present one should not be thrown out, except after due consideration. If they would look closeiv into the various Acts that have been passed during the last six years, there was not one which they could review with regret, and their relations with r.ll their neighbours had been good. (Hear, hear.) Let them look at their domestic policy. The first great question was that of Ireland. They had all read and heard of the Irish question for a Ion" time. but it was still with them, and, in liis opinion, it was now more serious than it was before. flicre was to be a great convention in Belfast in June against Home Rule. The Ulster- men were determined not to be ruled by the Roman Catholic majority, and if Home Rule was given to Ireland no doubt there would be a civil war. The Government hud passed a great number of Acts, which were for the good of all classes of the com- munity. Taxation had been considerably reduced, and expenditure curtailed. For several years there had been a sr.rpiu-i over the estimated amount of ex- penditure, and this year had been no exception. This was due to thea-biu Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Goschen. During his term of office there had been a Iarg6 remission of taxation. (Hear, hear.) Sir Watkin referred to the Local Government Act, and said they had heard a great deal about reducing rates and taxes. Well, the present Government had re- duced local taxation from 5d to 2d in the X. (Cheers.) --1 1 .1- From the lust Budget they would see tnat the country was in a fairly prosperous state. The surplus amounted to one million pounds. He might mention that the War Office had during h "175 000 1" <:> the year saved over £ 175,000. The income from the duty on tobacco had increased. It was hard to account for this, but it showed that the working man must be doing well. Sir Watkin referred to tne foresight of the late Lord Beaconsfield in buying 160,000 Suez Caiial shares. h." (j [adstone at the time was very much opposed to this. The lute Lord Beaconsfield purchased them for four millions, and in January, 1894, thev would bo worth 19 millions. (Cheers.) An conclusion, Sir Watkin asked them not to vote for an individual. Lat them vote for the Government whiah they thought would do them most good, and he urged those present to read the papers, and listen to 3peeches of both sides. Let them try to influence their fellow-workmen, and argue with them in a calm and friendly spirit. (Cheers.) The following resolution was then proposed by Mr SAMUEL PKATK, "That this meeting begs to record itzi undiminished confidence in her ilajesty a Govern- ment, and hereby pledges its support to the U, nianist candidate, Sir \Yatkin Williams Wynn, at the approaching election." Mr PICXIS seconded, and it was carried aaant- niously. Sir WATKIN replied, and proposed A vote of thanks to Mr F. W. Soa.mes for presiding. Mr LLOYD PHILLIPS seconded, and it was carried unanimously. MEETING AT MARCHWIEL. Sir Watkin afterwards addressed a meeting at the National School, Marchwiel. Mr F. W. Soames pre- sided, and there was a small attendance. The CHAIRMAH said he wished to call their attention to the importance of their carefully considering, at the present time, the political questions of vast interest which were before the country. They would know that a general election would probably take place in the course of a few months, and he wanted to impress upon each of them their responsibility and duty in respect of their vote. A vote was not „iven them to use capriciously, but on the contrary, it was a distinct responsibility and duty to vote in the general interest of the United Kingdom. (Hear, bear.) There were two different parties-one, Lord Salisbury's party, the present Government, and the other, Mr Gladstone's party. The chief question of difference between the two was that of Ireland. In the year 1886, Mr Gladstone thought fit to change his views entirely, with the result that the Liberal party was broken up. and the present Government came into office with the support of Liberals like Lord Harting- ton now the Duke of Devonshire, Sir Henry James, the late Mr John Bright, and Mr Chamberlain, and the result had boen that the Unionist Government had followed a progressive policy. It had moved with the times, had been very active with its legisla- tion and had legislated very wisely for the whole country. (Hear, hear.) Its chief object had been to oreserve the unity of the kingdom, coupled with pro- gressive measures. (Hear, hear.) He mentioned these points so that they might see that the forth- cominu election would be fought upon wider questions than at any previous election—not simply upon the difference between Liberal and Conservative, but upon the fundamental difference which affected the constitu- tion of the Empire. (Hear, hear,) He was of opinion that the present Unionist Government had been most liberal in its measures. (Hear, hear.) As regarded Ireland, they were in the dark. Mr Gladstone asked the people to give him carte blanche to bring forward, after he had been returned, what measure of Home Rule lie thought most suitable. He would not divulge the details nor even the principles of that measure. Ei.her he had no confidence in his olan or no confidence in the electors. (Hear, hear.) Why should they give Mr Gladstone this extreme ?nndence in Tespect to Ireland ? They might xe- member that in 1870 Mr Gladstone took the question up to settle it. He took it up again in 1880, but as a matter of fact he did not settle it on either occasions. Looking back then at Mr Gladstone s previous want of success, he was the last person who had any right) to ask the people of the country to give him carte 6104whe to settle Ireland for the future. (Hear. hear. One strong argument infavor of passing a HomeRule Billwas that they could not legislate for the country at large and manage Ireland as well. However, a large number of excellent measures had been passed since lose and Ireland had been satisfactorily governed. (Hear, bear.) He would very strongly uree every elector to cilrefully and thoroughly think over these matters, and he had little doubt that thev would come to the conclusion that they would support the Unionist Govern- ment, of which ho hoped Sir Watkin might be a personal supporter. (Applause.) He would ask them to consider what the present Government had done. They had now been in office ix years, and they had b<?n years of peace. Under the present Government Sucked 80 ably by Lord Salisbury, their foreign affairs had been practically settled, and he need not say that peace had led to general security and con6dence. M?this had resulted in that increased prosperity of improvement of trade, which had taken place during ?t?tsix years. (Applause.) Mr Soames then Se?d to the favorable Budget, of Mr Goschen, and concluded bv saying that he thought the matters he had mentioned, as well as others made a strong reason why they should, instead of throwing their constitution into the boiling pot to see what Mr Gladstone would produce out of it. go on upon the steady and progressive lines of Lord Salisbury s (ioveenment, oonpled with that peace and retrench- ment which thoy did not talk so much about, ',ut which had been brought about and effected so success- fully. (A,pplauic.) w.. well received, sa'. d he was Sir WATKJ. who wlt; %VCI reel\"ed, s3."d he was ver? slad to once'more have the ?portunity of meet- ?? Sm. He would not keep them long with the Irish question. Although they were all getting tired rt.'??t.ua long ? the bu?.ear of Home Ru? for ?t romainpd they must face it. and de?l widi What would happen. if Mr Gladstone got into power, he did not know. The pop!e of L ster had declared that they would not liave Home Rme, and ?t?it was forced upon them it meant civil war. For himself, he did Lt see what else it could result in He thought it behoved the people of Eng.and Scotland, unS Wales to look into the matter, and if ?could?reven?i?disas? by voting against the ^tywhich was pledged to Home Rule, he thought ??-y ? their duty to do so. ?HeM-. hear.) In all prob- abilfty thev would have a general ele.t.on in the course ? ? T?? three month. The present Parh-unent mi?ht go ° on for another year, but he did not think ?oul? As far as one could see, it looked as i?f ?M Xe?nwouM come in July or in the autumn. He ?no? think the present Ministry need be Mha-med of what it had done during the last six years If they rjtuTu of Parliament passed and the wa?n ??S??cl?t?S ??co? m??ty had abeen legated ?'?ey ?S?e ht the (?ram? bad tried to -_u- do their best for everybody. (Applause.) Sir Watkin then referred to the foreign policy and the home policy of the Government. Touching upon the Small Holdings Bill, which he said they might look upon as p?s?ed. Sir Watlin said it would increase the number of smaJl holdings. Three acres and a cow would now be a reality. (Applause.) The present had been a most economical Government in every way. Great reductions had been made, and the work had not been scamped. (Hear, hear.) Two millions had been spent under the Naval Defence Act, and there had been a large grant for assisted education. (Hear, hear.) Sir Watkin then referred to Mr Goschen's Budget, and said that the estimates had been very near the mark on most things. The duty Oil tea had brought in a very large increase, but the most sensational increase 0 was in the duty on tobacco, and this showed that the wage-earning population must have been getting good wages in order to spend the amount there must have been spent on tobacco to bring about this increase. In conclusion. Sir Watkin asked them to vote for one of the best and most economical Govern- ments they had ever had. On the' motion of General the Hon. SAVAGE MOSTYN, seconded by Mr MACKENZIE, a vote of con- fidence in the Government, and of support to Sir Watkin at the forthcoming election, was passed. Sir WATKIN replied, and proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman. Mr Jons LLOYI) seconded, and the resolution having been carried, and replied to by Mr SOAME*, the meeting terminated. & —
- — TA YOUN(I (ilitL. I SUDDEN…
— T A YOUN(I (ilitL. I SUDDEN DEATH OF A YOUNG GIRL.¡ On Friday afternoon Dr. Edward Davies, deputy coroner, held an inquest at the Moreton Inn. near Kuabon, on the body of Elizabeth Evans, 16, who died suddenly while on an errand, at the inn in question.—Mary Evans, mother of the deceased, said her daughter had been a healthy girl all her life, and had never had any serious illness. She was not subject to tits, and had not had rheumatic fever. As far as she knew, deceased was quite healthy on Wednesday last. About a quarter to one o'clock on that day she sent deceased to the Moreton Inn, for 3d, worth of gin. She had just had her dinner. She had been at service, but had been at home since just before Christmas.—By the Foreman (Mr Wm. Jones, post- master. Ruabon): I never supposed that deceased was suffering from heart disease.—Joseph Griffiths, a foreman ioiner. in the employ of Messrs. Jenkins and Jones, Johnstown, said he saw the deceased, while standing by the bar window of the Moreton Inn, on Wednesday, suddenly fall backwards. A man, named Walter Wynn, tried to catch her. but she fell before he could save her, striking her head against the edge of the entrance door. which was standing open, with a force sufficient to fracture Iter skull. She expired in a few minutes.—By the Coroner: She had a smile on her face when I first noticed her. and looked quite merry. She was not looking pale.- By the Foreman: I do not think her falling was caused by her feet slipping. If the strongest man in the parish had pushed her, I do not think she could have struck the door with greater force than she did. —The Foreman (to the Coroner): Is there any frac- ture of the skull?—The Coroner: I did just feel the back of the deceased's head, and noticed a slight swelling, but nothing in the nature of a frtetiire.- Christiana Owen, daughter of the landlord of the Moreton Inn, said the deceased asked for 3d worth of gin. She did not look pule, and did not complain of being unwell. NVitliess had just taken the Dottle from her to serve her with the gin, and when she looked round agMn she was on the floor. W itness did not see her fall.—P.S. Morgan said he entered the house just as the deceased had fallen. She was breathing very heavily, and her eyes were closed. Supposing she was in a fit, he threw some cold water in her face, and did what lie could to revive her, but in five minutes she died.—The Coroner said there was no very clear evidence as to what caused death. The only clear thing was that there was no violence or foul play used to cause her death. She was sup- posed to be a perfectly healthy girl, and yet she sud- denly dropped down and expired. He did not think her head coming into contact with the door had any- thing to do with it. He believed the fatal stroke had come before she fell against the door. There was no doubt there were a great many obscure diseases which gave no indication of their existence during life, which was unfortunate, as it prevented anything in the shape of precautions being taken. He thought the jury could come to no other conclusion than that the deceased died from natural causes, probably heart disease.—The jury took this view of the case, and re- turned a verdict accordingly.
COEDPOETH AND MINERA. I
COEDPOETH AND MINERA. TIn: MUSICAL FESTIVAL.—We would remind our readers of this event, which is to be held on Monday. At 1.30 the Right Hon. G. Osborne Morgan will pre- side, when very interesting competitions will take place. The Rev. T. Nicholls-Roberts, of Brynibo, will be the conductor, and Mr J. H. Roberts, Mus. Bac., will adjudicate. At 6.30 a concert will be held, when Mr J. Davies, Tynycoed, will preside. The programme is very attractive, and the artistes are good. AcclDEsT.-While Mrs H. LI. Roberta was driving into town on Tuesday, the horse took fright at a bicycle when near the Lower Berse Farm. The animal swerved towards the hedge, and owing to the uneven nature of the ground, tripped, and fell on its side. Mrs Roberts retained her seat, and so escaped without injury, but the groom was precipitated head- long over the front and sustained an injury to his head. With the assistance of a ploughman the horse was extricated, and it was found that with the..excep- tion of a broken shaft nothing more serious had occurred. < Mns. ROBERT JOSF., TAi,wrutx.e regret to record the death of Mrs Jones, the wife of Mr Robert Jones, tailor, (Sc., Talwrn. She identified herself with every undertaking in connection with her religious com- munity-the Calvinistic Methodists. Her kindliness of disposition and her devotion to the family which she had so carefully and diligently trained was pro- verbial. Her health had been gradually declining for years, and she quietly and peacefully passed away on. the 4th inst. The funeral took place on Friday. A very large concourse of people of all classes had assembled. At the house, the hymn, 0 Bethel, fy anwyl gartrefle was sung, and portions of Scripture read by.Revs. L. Ellis and T. Pnennah, and after a prayer by the Rev. G. Owen, the cortege moved out in the following order to the Adwy Calvinistic Methodist Chapel:—Hearse, (the coffin was of English oak, polished and ornamented with massive brass furniture; on a brass plate was the inscription, "Mary Jones, born December 10th, 1833, died April 4th, 1892); carriage containing Mr Robert Jones and family- Misse3 Harriet Ellen and Ann Grace Jones and sister, daughters; and Messrs. J. Henry Jones, Thos. Edward Jones, Robert Bennett Jones, and William James Jones, sons. The Revs. Lewis Ellis, Rhyl; T. Phennah, Wrexham G. Owen, Rhosddu; J. Meredith, Rossett; David Jones, Mold; 0. B. Jones, Gwersyllt; Evan Jones, Adwy J. E. Jones, Nant; S. Roberts, Nant; W. Rowlands, Abergele; O. Mathias, Coedpoeth; J. H. Hughes, Yspytty; and Richard Jones, Mancott. The general public, amongst whom were the follow- ing :—Mrs Blackwell, Coedpoeth: Mrs Smith. Man- chester and Mis3 Jones, Birkenhead (sisters of deceased) Mr and Mrs T. Jones, Coedpoeth Mr and Mrs W. Hale, Talwrn; Mrs Davies, Messrs E.J. and W. H. Jones, Coedpoeth Mrs Williams, Messrs W. and R. Jones, LlanerchymCdd Mr and Mrs Roberts, Liverpool Mr and Mrs Thomas Jones, Coedpoeth Mrs H. Jones, Nant Mr and Mra Rogers, Talwrn and Messrs W. Lloyd, Rhosdda E. Evans, Brynhyfryd, Minera; H. Jones, Llanerchy- medd R. Williams, Liverpool; Jesse Jones. Vron J. Jones, Coedpoeth. At the chapel the Rev. E. Jones read, the Rev. Rowlands pra.yed, and addresses were delivered by the Revs. D. Jones, Mold, J. H. Hughes, and O. Mathias. Another prayer was offered by the Rev. R. Jones, and the nynin Mae'n ngh-v-feillion wedi myned" was sung, while memorial cards were distributed. At the grave the Rev. Lewis Ellis officiated. Wreaths were sent by the following :—Mr and Mrs T. Evans, Talwrn Mrs A. Walker, Nant Mr and Mrs John Lewis, Wern Villa; Mr and Mrs Hugh Jones, Brynhyfryd, Adwy' Mr R. Williams, Mr I. Evans Hughes, Liver- pool and the English Presbyterian Church, Coed- poeth. All arrangements were efficiently carried out by Mr J. Harrison, Coedpoeth, who was the under- taker.
-HOLT -AND FARNDON.-I
HOLT AND FARNDON. I THE NEW KKADIKG-ROOM.—The foundations were cut last week, and the brick walls are already erected. The corrugated iron building will faajokied together and set up forthwith. The work is to be completed by the end of this month. LECTCKE.—A very instructive and interesting lecture was delivered at the Presbyterian Chapel, Holt, on Monday evening, by Mr Gomer Davies, of Wrexham. The subject NN-Li !.I'Iie physical effects of alcohol and tobacco; There was a large assembly. The ..Rev. Griffith. Jones, of Wrexham* agent of the Temperance League. gave a very impressive address, which was attentively listened to. A duet, "What are the wild waves saying?" was sung with pathos by Mr Sheppard and Miss Jessie Sheppard. Miss Lily Redrope, Miss Hannah Redrope, and Mr W. Redrope sang a trio with good effect. A dialogue was admirably recited by Messrs Herbert Woodhall, Ernest Harrison, and John Holmes. A duet was sweetly sung by Miss. Agnes Tomlinson and Miss Frances Redrope, and a solo by Miss Jeanie Blythen. Mr Robert Jones !gave a recitation. Mrs Tomlinson, Cornish Hall, with her usual skill, presided at the organ, and Mr Meredith occupied the chair. Mr Dutton, of Lymm, late chair- man of the Congregational Union, who was on a visit to Holt, spoke a few appropriate words, and moved a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer, chairman, speakers, and all who took part in the proceedings, which was seconded by Mr Dale. The final piece sang was a quartette by Mr J. T. Sheppard and party, entitled "All's Well." The several voices were clear and distinct, and the piece effectively rendered. A collection was made to defray expenses, and the proceedings terminated with the Benediction.
I - -MARCHWIEL.-I
I MARCHWIEL. I THE HORTICULTURAL WD INDUSTRIAl. SOCIETY.— Last Friday, Mrs Piercy, Marchwiel Hall, received a. deputation. Messrs Cliffe and Walker, from the com- mittee of the above society. The request of the de- putation, namely, to usk Mrs Piercy for the use of the grounds for this year's exhibition, was willingly granted. It need hardly be said that those interested in the society will much appreciate Mrs Piercy's kindness. This lady, we are pleased to state, has derived much benefit from her sojourn at Rome. I
HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. I
HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. I LKCTURF. ON EASTERN MANNERS AND CUSTOMS.—An instructive and entertaining lecture was given in the Public Hall, on Tuesday evening, by Custandie Dorsie, a native of Jerusalem, and tor nine years a student at Bishop Gobat Protestant School, on Mount Zion. The scenes in Palestine were vividly depicted, and the manners and customs graphically described, whilst for reality several persons -were dressed in Oriental costumes, a wedding festivity being skilfully depicted. A good and attentive audience were present, and were much amused with the lecturer's rendering of an Arabic song. The proceeds were in aid of the new chapel building fund for the United Free Church Methodists.
CORRESPONDENCE.!
CORRESPONDENCE. THE COROXERSHIP FOR EAST DENBIGH- I SHIRE. SIR,-It must have been gratifying to many of your readers to learn from last week's At/ra tixcr that Dr. Edward Davies, of Wrexham, had been appointed deputy-coroner for East Denbighshire. It is one of the good results of the County Government Act that such an appointment now rests with the County Council, and not. as heretofore, with the freeholders —an estimable body of men. but hardly the most capable of forming a correct estimate of the special qualifications required for the office of a coroner in these days. It cannot be otherwise than pleasing to Mr Thehvall to have as his deputy one who has long and often been associated with him in public investigations. Dr. Davies combines qualities not often found in the occupant of such a post. In addition to his high professional proficiency, and thorough knowledge of the habits and ways of the people of East Denbighshire, he has, from the fact of his holding so many public appointments, had ex- ceptional opportunities of observing the causes and occasions which lead to accidents and premature death. Having also for many years been medical officer to a large and populous district, he will be able to bring his sanitary skill and knowledge to bear in the duties of his new office. But, above all other qualifications, he combines an amount of legal as well as of medical experience not often found in the same person. For years past, Dr. Davies has been one of the most active and painstaking of our county and borough magistrates, and in this capacity he has had an experience in sifting and weighing evidence, and in the administration of the law, which can hardly fail to be of great service to him. It has, as your readers know. long been a moot question, whether a. coroner should by a lawyer or a. doctor, and there is. of course, much to be said on either side. But in a case where an extensive experi- ence of both legal and medical duties is combined, the people of East Denbighshire may well be con- gratulated on an appointment which is calculated to give such general satisfaction. When it is borne in mind that the first and forentost duty of a coroner is to investigatc and determine the cause of an untimely death, and only secondarily how and by whom that death was brought about. it is reasonable to suppose that this falls in mainly within the functions of a medical man. It was once stated by the late Dr. Lankester, for many years coroner for the County for Middlesex, that, on "looking over the records of his office, only in one case in about three hundred had a legal technical question arisen in connection with the duties of his office. It will thus be seen that the County Councillors of East Denbighshire have exeicised a wise discretion in their recent appoint- ment, for which on public grounds they deserve the thanks of the community.—I am, &c.. OBSERVER. 13th April, 1892.
ITHE RAILWAY OUTRAGE NEARI…
I THE RAILWAY OUTRAGE NEAR I WREXHAM. The police authorities have been during the week busily engaged in investigating the railway outrage reported in our last issue. It has been ascertained that the man who is suspected of committing the outrage on Miss Williams in a railway carriage near Wrexham was seen in that town on Monday. when he addressed a parcel at the Wynnstay Hotel as follows:—" W. Smith, passenger, Oswestry," and ordered it to be sent to the cloakroom, Great Western Railway Station, where it still remains. This man answers exactly the description given by Miss Williams. Other persons are prepared to give evidence to the effect that a man acted in a very objectionable and indecent manner in a compartment of the train due from Chester at 9.15 on the night of the outrage, and that this man got out of the train at Wrexham, where he obtained an overcoat and brown bag from the cloakroom, and again joined the train, that in which Miss Williams travelled and was assaulted. The de- scription given by those who travelled with this man from Chester and Rossett to Wrexham exactly tallies with that given to the police by Miss Williams, except that he had no overcoat or bag. These, as already stated, he obtained possession of at Wrexham. The police say that the man's face is probably marked. All trace of the assailant is at present lost, and it is supposed that he is in hiding somewhere. The police are, however, confident of securing him in a short time. I —— 4.
MOLD LOCAL BOARD.
MOLD LOCAL BOARD. The ordina.ry meeting of this board took place on Wednesday, the following members being present- Messrs. Thos. Parry (in the chair), J. Corbett, H. Lloyd Jones, Henry Roberts, Daniel Owen, E. Wlieldon, W. P. Jones, J. B. Marston, R. Morris, G. E. Trevor Roper (clerk), and I. Jones (surveyor.) The minutes having been read it was agreed that the annual meeting should be the ordinary May meeting. SUXDAY CLOSING. The CLERK said that a petition had been received from the Temperance Society, asking the board to adopt a petition in favor of the Sunday Closing of public houses in England. Its adoption was moved by Mr H.Lloyd Jones. who said he did so because the Act had proved a success in Wales. Mr Morris seconded. Mr MARSTON proposed that it lie on the table on the ground that the Welsh Act had proved a failere, but he found no seconder, the petition therefore was adopted. REPORTS. The SuRvuras reported that the Highways Com- mittee had met, and recommended that several parts of footpaths in and around the town should be curbed, one from the bottom of Pentre Hill to the Pentre, a second along Bridge-street from Victoria Terrace to the Chester-road, third from the railway bridge in King-street to the Lead Mills, fourth from Pwllglas to Pendre, fifth opposite the Long Row, Maesydre, and sixth a piece at the Milford-street end of Love- lane. He estimated the total cost at 1224 18s 8d. but a considerable portion would be returnable by the County Council, and the Committee did not propose to do the whole work at once. The CHAIRMAN corroborated the statement of the Surveyor, saying that the Committee recommended that Bridge-street, King-street, and Love-lane should be done at once at an estimated cost of about iE52, of which over L30 would be returned from the Council. He moved that the recommendation of the Com- mittee bo adopted, which was seconded by Mr Wlieldon, who said that the people living in the out- skirts had been long complaining, because the whole expenditure of the lioard was devoted to the repair and improvement of the centre of the town to the neglqct of the outskirts. The proposal was then agreed to. as well as another by Mr Wheldon, seconded by Mr H. Roberts, that the other roads mentioned should be done at the first opportunity, the roads to be channelled at the same time. THE TOWN UALL. The SURVEYOR reported that the receipts from the Town Hall, tolls, &c., during the y-oar ending 25th of March, 1892, had been-tolls £44 16s 2d. a slight in- crease; Market Hall 1118 12s 6d, a decrease Town Hall iE141, Is 9d. largest amount ever received; weighing machine 1116s, and miscellaneous L6 19s, a total of E323 5a 5d. The report was considered to be very satisfactory. MEDICAL OVFICEKS' REPORT. I Dr. EDWARD WILLIAMS in his annual report, having thanked the members for his re-election, said that the estimated population of the Urban District was 4,457 and the number of houses 966. During the quarter ending March 31st, 1891, there had been 12 deaths, 10 males and two females. The causes of death being phthisis 1, bronchitis 2, heart disease 2, inj uries 2. other diseases 5. Two of the deaths were of children aged nine months, and one month respectively. The death rate during the quarter being 10.76 per annum. There were 25 births, ll of males, and 14 females during the same quarter, or at the rate of 22.43 per annum. During the quarter ending June 30th, there had been 36 deaths-Puerperal fever 1, phthisis 2, pneumonia, bronchitis, 3, heart disease 6, influenza 3, other diseases 21. Seven of the deaths wore of children aged re- spectively 20 days, 2 months. 13 months. 5 months, 11 months, 4 months, and 10 months, the death rate dur- ing the quarter being 32.3 per 1000 per annum. The number of births had been 35, 22 of males, and 13 females, and 13 females, or a, rate of 31.41 per 1000 per annum. Durh? the quarter ending September per annuin. D" b?fll deaths, phthisis, one heart disease, four; injuries, one other diseases, five. Three were of children aged respectively seventeen days, two, and four months. The death rate was 9 87 per 1,000 per annum. The births had been 41, 17 males and 24 females, -at the rate of 36 79 per 1,000 per annum. It would be interesting to know that from August 29th to October 21st, nearly two months, there had been no death in the town. During the quarter ending December 31st there had been 20 deaths, from phthisis, four pneumonia, four heart disease, two; influenza, one other .diseases, nine.. of these three were children of the ages respectively of three months, four days, and two years. The death rate was 1794 per 1,000 per annum. There had been 27 births, 13 nialea and 15 females, or at the rate of 2423 per 1,000 per annum. During the year the total number of deaths had been 79, at the rate of 17 72 per 1,000, and of births 128, at the rate of 28 71 per 1,000. He congratulated the Board on the freedom of the' town from zymotic disease during the past year. Not- withstanding the serious influenza epidemic, the number of deaths had only been four, the number in comparison with that in other districts being very small. He recommended a strict attention on the part of the inspector, so as to insist on the immediate removal of blood, offal, &c., from slaughter houses, and that they should be kept strictly clean. Some of the lodging-houses, he feared, were seriously over- crowded, and he suggested they should be more strictly supervised. MISCELLANEOUS. l On the motion of Mr MARSTON, the Clerk was instructed to write to the railway authorities calling their attention to the had state of the footpath over the King-street railway bridge.—Mr MOURIS called the attention of the Board to the gratings in New- street, the Clerk being instructed to invite the urgent attention of the owners to the same at once.—On the motion of Mr H. Ll. Jo.-iRs, seconde(f bN, Mr MARSTON, some repairs were ordered to be done to the lodge on the Bailey Hill, and the Chairman, together with the Highways Committee, were authorised to get a new watering cart.
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D Speaking at a meeting of the Licensed Victuallers' Defence League. held a Manchester on Tuesday, Mr John Hunt alluded to the "coercion which had re- sulted in the City Council refusing a dramatic licence to the Palace of Varictieti, and said that if an enlightened body like the City Council were capable of acting in snclt a way, what must the trade expect from the County Councils when the licensing question was placed in their hands ? They must see to it that the men elected in the different districts were men who would treat the trade fairly. At the approaching Parliamentary election, too, they must show that they were prepared to vote for their bread and cheese." He predicted that the Government would Jose hundreds of votes by the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer's failure to remit the tax he imposed on the trade two years ago.
CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE.I
CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. EHEXEZEII LITERARY AND MUSICAL GUILD. The series of public entertainments given in connection with the Ebenezer Guild continue to be very in- teresting, and arc much appreciated. There was a large attendance on Saturday night when Mr B. Williams, Newbridge, presided, and Mr G. R. Morris gave a highly instructive lecture entitled "Wonderful sights, customs, and adventures," illustrated by lantern views. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—The annual tea in con- nection with the Rhosvmedre Piimitive Methodist Band of Hope, took place on Monday. Tea was pro- vided in the school, the following presiding and assist- ing at the tables—Mrs Clegg, Mrs J ones, Mrs Brecse, Mrs E. Davies, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Hughes, Mrs Postle, Mrs Davies, Chapel-street, Mrs J. E. Hughes, Mrs Maggie Davies, Mrs Edwards, High-street, and Mr Postle. In the evening an entertainment was given in the chapel, when Mr Corney presided over a large audience. An excellent programme, consisting of songs, solos, recitations, &c., was ably sustained by the members of the Band of Hope, assisted by Mr and Mrs P. W. Jones, and the usual vote of tliaiik." having been heartily accorded, the interesting meet- ing was closed with the singing of the Doxology. DEATH OF MR J. H. CALVERT.—We regret to record the death of Mr John Henry Calvert, the eldest son of Mr Calvert, stationmaster, Acrefair, which took place all Thursday at Ilkinston, Notis, at the early age of twenty-oiglit years. The deceased was formerly a teacher at the Euabon National School, and about nine years ago lie received an appointment as assist- ant master at Ilkinston, where he was most successful up to the time of his death. The remains were con- veyed to Ruabon by rail on Saturday, and there was a large attendance at the funeral, which took place on Tuesday, at Rhosymedre, when the Itevs. ). W. Thomas, M.A., vicar, and the Ilev. G Roberts, M.A., curate, officiated.
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I OVERTON. I A RIVKK WATCHKK s TESTIMONY.—The extension of the close-time for salmon-fishing liai, in the opinion of a river-watcher located in this neighbourhood, been attended with most favorable results. He says (and not only he but others who have lived here nearly all their lives) that salmon have not been known to spawn as late as they did this season. Even at the end of March eight pairs of fish were to be seen spawning in the Garrog Pool. Another reason in favor of the extension is that the fish are not disturbed when spawning, as was the case formerly, and the celts have a much better chance of reaching the sea to cleanse themselves. The assertion that the extension tends to the multiplying of the fish is pretty well substan- tiated by the great number of fish which are to be seen in the two pools situated one near Halghton Wood and the other near Pentre.
IBUCKLEY. I
BUCKLEY. I A FAMILY Row.—At the County Hall, Mold, on Monday, two brothers, named Thomas and William Jones, surrendered to their bail on a charge of assault made against them by a relative of theirs, Thomas Hughes. Mr Marston appeared for Hughes, and Mr G. H. Simon for the Joneses, who, in their turn, had summoned Hughes. According to the latter, he was going home from Lane End on April 2nd when, without the least provocation, the brothers set upon him, knocked him down, and then kicked him, by which he was seriously hurt. He called Dr. E. B. Roberts who said that the complainant had two very fine black eyes, and also an abrasion on the nose. Such was the story of Hughes, but the other side, while admitting there had been a scrimmage, proved that Hughes was che aggresKor, and not being siitisfied with the first clic t,,gres?ior, -,n d not be set-to, brought down a helper who was to smash up the whole district—only he didn't. Their Worships thought that justice would be done by both sides crying quits, and therefore, they dismissed both cases.
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I RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. I ACCIDE:T.-On Saturday evening a brake belonging to Mr Edward Edwards, illitrke t-S tree t, and a trap belonging to Mr Thomas Hannaby, Ponkey, came into collision on the hill near the Smithy, with the result that a man named Robert Owen, Ponkey, had one of his legs broken. BAPTISTS MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—The weekly meeting of the Rhos and Ponkey Baptists Mutual Improvement Society was held at the Taber- nacle Chapel, Ponkey, on Friday evening, Mr David Davies, School-street, Rhos, presiding. The attend- ance was very large, and the subject under consider- ation was The powers and duties of a chairman in view of obstruction." A SPECIAL COLLECTION.—On Sunday afternoon the members of the Baptist Sunday School made a special collection for the purpose of defraying the cost of placing new railings in front of their chapel after it has been renovated and altered. The amount realised was JE48 Os 4d, which is highly creditable, when we consider that it is only a short time since they made a collection of £ 250. SHOOTING COMPETITION.—On Monday a shooting competition took place at the Pant in the presence of a large number of spectators. There were about fifty competitors for the three prizes offered. The winners were—1st prize, a pig. Mr Edward Edwards, Red Lion Inn, Pentre; 2nd prize, a couple of fowl, Mr Richard Jones, Groes 3rd prize, a couple of rabbits, Mr Jonathan Valentine, Strytissa. THE VORD GRON SOCIETY.Tlie members of the Vord Gron Society decided at their last meeting that the annual picnic should take place in June, and the following were appointed to carry out the necessary arrangements :—Mr Michael Roberts, Brook-street Mr IN, ni. Dodd, PentredwT Mr John Phillips, Johns- town Mr Thomas J. Davies, Bradford House Mr Thomas Davies, Victoria-terrace Mr Wm Hughes, Lodge and Mr Thomas Philips, Erw Gerrig. ELECTION OF DEACONS. — A fortnight ago the members of the Bethlehem. Chapel Independent Church decided to elect four new deacons, and on Sunday evening the election, which was by ballot, took place, A large number of members were present on the occasion. Mr Jonathan Jarvis, Mr Jonathan Thomas, and Mr John Parry, three of the deacons, with two other members of the church. Mr Edward Davies and Mr Thomas Parry were ap- pointed to count the votes. The result, which was made known at the church meeting on Monday even- ing, was as follows :—Mr Win. Roberts, Mountain- street, 152 votes Mr Edward Ellis, Mountain-street, 132 Mr John Roberts, Erw Gerrig, 97; end Mr Evan Evans, Hall-street, 91. ANNUAL TEA PAItTy.-Tlie annual tea party in connection with the Calvinistic Methodist cause at Tai Nant took place on Monday. The weather was exceptionally fine, and the attendance was very large. A ifrst-class tea was provided, and all seemed to enjoy themselves very much. The ladies presiding at the tea tables were Miss Margaret Ellen Williams, Tai Nant; Miss Charlotte Anne Pritchard, Drefechan; Miss Sophia Jones, Cae Llwyd; Miss Sarah Evans, The Mountain; Miss Sarah Valentine, Tai Nant; Miss Mary Jane Ellis, Penymaes; Miss Sarah and Miss Elizabeth Jones, Drefechan. 1a the evening a very instructive lecture was delivered by the Rev. Wm. Foulkes, Llangollen, upon Straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel." SAVINGS BANK,-On Tuesday a Savings Bank was opened at the Rhos and Ponkey Board Schools. Any child desiring to save its pennies is supplied with a slip of paper, on which the name of the school is printed. By purchasing penny postage stamps, which are sold by the head teachers, and affixing them to the slip, a child can, when twelve such stamps have been affixed, open an account at the Post Office Savings' Bank. A clerk from the Post Office will call at the schools each week to receive the slips or forms when they are filled up. A good number of children have already taken advantage of these new facilities to practise thrift, and we have no doubt that the results will in time be highly gratifying to the managers and to the parents. PREACHERS AND POLITICS. Ought preachers to take part in politics ?" was the subject of debate at the Bethlehem Chapel Debating Society, .on.Baturday evening. Mr Thomas Jenkins, Gerddi, presided. On the affirmative side, Mr Richard Jones, High-street, read a well-written paper, showing that it was the duty as well as the right of preachers to take an active part in the political struggles of their time, giving their support to principles without regard of parties. He was ably supported by Mr James Edwards, Campbell-street; Mr Samuel Roberts, Mountain-street; and Mr Richard Jones, Church- street. On the negative side, Mr Arthur Evans, Hall-street, read a good paper, in which he endea- voured to prove that preachers were better out of politics, and did more harm than good when leaving the quiet paths of ministerial duties to take part in political life. The other speakers on the negative side were -Mr John Green, Mountain-street; Mr Wm. Edwards,. Swan-street; and Mr Aquila Williams, Market-street. On a division there was a small majority in the affirmative.
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PONTBLYDDYN AND LEESWOOD DRAWING EXAMINATIONS.—The three National and Board Scltools were examined on Monday in drawing by Mr Francis French, of Chester, the local Inspector for Drawing of the Science and Art Department, South Kensington. The results will be made known in a few weeks. PARISH CIIURCII. Archdeacon the Rev. David Howell, B.D., preached an impressivo and eloquent sermon on Thursday evening to a large congregation in this church. The venerable preacher selected as his text Acts x. 38, "-He went about doing good." The Rev. W. Lloyd Protheroe, B.A., vicar, officiated. PRESENTATION.—A meeting was held at the Oakeley Arms, Leeswood, on Thursday evening, when a presentation was made to Inspector John Williams on his promotion and also his removal from Leeswood. Mr John Davies, Coppa House, Padeswood, occupied the chair, and amongst the large number of sub- scribers present were Mr T. Marsh, chairman of the committee; Mr W. Drury, treasurer; Mr W. T. Phillips and Mr E. A. Prydderch, secretaries; Mr W. H. Vaughan, Llanfynydd Mr J. P. Selby Mr Geo. I Jones, Tryddyn Mr Robert Jones. Coed Talon; Ml' Langley: P.C. Hughes, Leeswood; P.C. James, Caergwrle, &c. The presentation consisted of a purse of gold, and this contained the inscription Presented by Leeswood friends to Inspector Williams." The chairman made the presentation in a complimentary speech. Mr Williams tendered his heartiest thanks to all for the uniform kindness he had experienced at their hands whilst dwelling among them. The pro- ceedings terminated with votes of thanks to the chairman, secretaries, and collectors, which were unanimously received.
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At Blaenavon, in Monmouthshire, on Tuesday, a gasfitter named Stone murdered his wife and attempted to commit suicide. The woman had declined to live with him because of his ill-treatment. An inquest was held at High Wycombe 011 Tuesday on the body of Eliza Coltman, who was murdered on Sunday, and her husband, George Coltman, who com- mitted suicide after killing his wife. The principal evidence was that of Dr. Wheeler, who stated that he had attended Coltman for three years and found him suffering from chronic consumption and affection of the heart. There were wounds upon the murdered woman's head and face, besides two wounds in her throat. Her arms were bruised as by a blunt instru- ment, and a wedding ring was almost torn from her hand. The police produced a pair of tongs spotted with blood. The jury found that Coltman comruUt'sd both acts while of unsound mind.
MOLD. I
MOLD. I THE GEOLOGY CLASS, with its teacher, Mr A. W. Lucas, Chester, had a trip for class purposes to and along the Leet last week, when most instructive lessons were given and received. The afternoon proved a most enjoyable as well as a highly instruc- tive one. APPOINTMENT.—Miss O.-car, who twelve months ago was the lady teacher of the cookery classes, which were then very popular, has just been appointed superintendent of the cookery classes established by the London County Council. She was selected out of a very large number of applicants. BAND OF HOPE.-Tlie Band of Hope connected with the English Presbyterians had a treat and entertain- ment at the schoolroom of the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, New-street, on Tuesday evening, when there was a large attendance. The Rev. D. Jones and Messrs Sehofield and J. Pugli, jun., have taken much pains with the class, and they were joyed by a most pleasant and encouraging gathering. The entertain- ment concluded with a series of magic lantern views, which highly delighted the juveniles. THE ENOLISII CONGIU: CATION'A LISTS.—On Monday afternoon the children of the Band of Hope Lodge, held in connection with this chapel, were treated by their friends and teachers to tea and ea erkinment, in the schoolroom, Westminster-road. Mrs Morgan, Mrs Hill, Misses Mould, Foulkes, and Prichard, pre- sided over the tables. In the evening, the Rev. W. Morgan presided at the entertainment, when songs, recitations, dialogues, and addresses, were given, and at the close, the children, by a show of hands pledged themselves to the temperance cause. SCHOOL BOAltD.-The monthly meeting took place on Monday afternoon, when there were present Messrs J. Corbett (in the chair), W. P. Jones, II. Lloyd Jones, LI. Eaton, E. Bithell, C. P. Morgan, and H. G. Roberts (clerk). The Clerk said three applications had been received for the position of assistant mistress at the Buckley School; one of which, however, was informal, owing to the fact that no testimonials accompanied. The two other young ladies—Misses Gertrude Fairfax, Ruabon. and Alice Emily Davies, Liverpool, but formerly of BucMey— it was agreed, should he invited to attend a special meeting of the Board, held next week. Mr T,ttoii raised the question of the young boy, Thomas Jones, sent to an industrial school some few weeks ago, but nothing definite was done respecting him. With regard to some alterations at the Buckley Schools, the Clerk reported that he had made an application to the Public Works Loan Commissioners for £350, the contract for the work having been signed, and the work itself started. It was also proposed that a class-room should be added to the Mold Schools, for which plans had been prepared by Mr Aydon. These had been submitted to the Department, who sug- gested a few alterations; and it was agreed to request Mr Aydon to amend the plans accordingly, so that they might be re-submitted to the Education Department for its final approval. Several applica- tions had been received from the assistant teachers for increase of salaries. The one of Miss Juiia If. Roberts, of the Leeswood School, for one of £5 on the present salary of iE35 a year, was ordered to stand over until after the annual examination. Those of Messrs J. H. Itees and Walter Howe. of the Mold Board School, for a rise from zE55 to S60, was granted after a division, Mr Eaton voting against the increase. An increase of JE5 was also granted to Mr H. Jones, of the Bistre School, after a similar division. A precept was ordered to be issued for A:77,3, which is a little less than the one for the corresponding period of last year, the payment being ordered to spread over a period of four months. On the proposal of Mr Llewelyn Eaton, seconded by Mr E. Bithell, a petition in favor of Sunday closing in England was adopted.
RUABON.I
RUABON. I ACCIDENTS.—-The following have been admitted to the cottage hospital :-John Morris, aged sixty-three, residing at Rhosymedre, who received injuries to his knee by falling across some rails at the Wynnstay Colliery John Days, aged about fitty-four, who was employed by Messrs Jenkins and Jones, as timber loader. He was working at Dolgelley, when three heavy trees fell on his leg, which was broken. John Davies was suffering from rupture, the result of over reaching at Hafod Colliery. Mr Griffith, of Ruabon, was injured about three weeks ago by a splint at Messrs Jenks' brickworks. He took little notice of the small injury, but blood-poisoning set in. All the patients are progressing favorably. ENTERTAINMENT.—A11 entertainment was given in the Congregational School, in connection with the Band of Hope, when the Rev. E. M. Edmunds (pastor) presided, and a well-arranged programme, consisting of songs, recitations, &c., was ably performed by the children. Miss Maggie Roberts, Wrexham, sang two songs, much to the delight of the audience, and was warmly encored. Miss Hiles, Cefn, and Miss Morrish, Ruabon, gave recitations, and Miss Annie Rowlands sang. Songs were also given by Messrs Joseph Edwards and Brown, Cefn Mawr. Mr Evan Jones. Afongoch, having exhibited "The Life of Daniel" I ? I witn a powertui magic lantern, inspector iarry, Corwen, gave a short address to the children, after which the usual votes of thanks were accorded, and the highly interesting entertainment terminated. PRESENTATION TO MR AND MRS WYNNE.—The work of the committee and the energetic services rendered by Miss Helena Brancker, the treasurer, and the Rev. Poole Hughes have been rewarded with gratify- ing success. The presentations will be made on Tuesday next, at a public meeting, which will be held at the National School, when Dr. Lawton Roberts will preside. Mra Yorke will present Mr and Mrs O. S. Wynne, on behalf of the fifty subscribers, with a silver tankard, an illuminated album containing the names of the subscribers, and a silver table bell. The former and the latter are supplied by Messrs Gerrard, London, and the album by Messrs Potter, Wrexham. Mrs Ormrod will also make a presentation of an address on behalf of the members of the Primrose League, and Mr Edmund Peel has promised to attend and present ;the address on behalf of the Working Men's Conservative Club. CONSERVATIVE WORKINOMEN'S SUPPER.—The annual supper in connection with the Workingmen's Con- servative Club took place on Saturday night at the Assembly Room. About 60 members sat at the tables. Sir Watkin W. Wynn, Bart. presided, and Mr O. S. Wynne occupied the vice-chair. Amongst those present were-Messrs. George, Woodford, H, Llovd, R. Unwin Roberts, V.S.. Mr O. Charles, &c.— Sir Watkin said he was always pleased to be amongst workingmen. He was glad that the Association was so flourishing.—Addresses were delivered hy Messrs. O. S. Wynne and George Woodford, which were .in- terspersed with songs by Messrs. Geo. Pumford, W. Richards, T. Jones, and W. Haycock.—The health of Sir Watkin and Lady Williams Wynn and family was proposed by Mr R. Lloyd, and was enthus- iastically received and duly honored.—Mr Woodford proposed a vote of thanks to Sir Watkin for his able conduct as chairman, the vote being seconded by Mr Wm. Jones. A similar vote to Mr Wynne was ac- corded. A most enjoyable evening was closed with the singing of the National Anthem.
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ROSSETT. I THE CucKoo.-The cuckoo's notes have been heard at Cox Wood and other places in the district. SNOW.—There was a heavy fall of snow on Tuesday night. THE FLOWER SHow.-A meeting in connection with the Rossett and District Flower Show was held in the National Schools on Friday evening. The Rev. T. V. Wickham was in the chair. There were also present Messrs A. H. S. Roberts, Cunnah, Parry, T. Woolrich, Llyntro, &c. and E. Babb, hon. sec. The schedule was revised. Letters of apology for absence were read fromCapt. Griffith-Boscawen and Mr C. W. Townshend. The flower show will again be held on August 12th, with tho permission of Capt. Griffith- Boscawen, in Trevalyn Park. The last show was a great success, 1,365 people being admitted to the ground. SPECIAL SALE AT THE SMITIII'IELD.-On Tuesday Messrs. Jones and Son held a special sale of stock to meet th-e demand of buyers for the Easter markets. There was an excellent catalogue submitted, which was as follows:—75 prime fat beasts, &c., ISO fat sheep, 160 fat and store pigs, 85 calves, and a good number of fat lambs, and during the morning a very large number was added to the catalogue. There was some spirited competition and almost all that came under the hammer changed hands and a good clearance was effected. The was a numerous attendance of buyers and farmers. It is intended again this year to hold a foal show, which proved such a success last year.
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MARFORD. I TREVALYN ESTATE RENT AnDIT.-On Tuesday the half-yearly rent audit of the Trevalyn estate was held at the Trevor Arms Hotel, Mr B. Stokes Roberts, agent, being in attendance. Notwithstand- ing the special sale at Rossett Smithfield a very large number of farmers and others from all parts came together. The usual business being transacted, the large company sat down to an excellent dinner, servediu., Mrs Duddleston's well-known, style. The tables were neatly decorated with flowers, &c.—Mr B. Stokes Roberts presided. Mr Wm. Lewis, Mar- ford Hall, occupied the vice-chair. There were also present-Messrs. Trevor Parkins, A. H. Stokes Roberts, Rossett; Thomas Lewis, Thomas Parker.— The President regretted that Capt. Griffith-Boscawen was unable to attend that afternoon, but ha;d sent to say that he hoped they would enjoy themselves. The President proposed The Queen, Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family." Mr Trevor Parkins proposed the Army, Navy and Reserve Forces." Some capital songs were given at inter- vals. The health of the host and hostess was duly honored.
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I GRESFORD. I CHORAL SOCIETY.—Our readers will be interested to learn that this society, which was formed last autumn, intend giving their first concerts at the boys' school- room, Gresford, on Tuesday and Wednesday next, the 19th and 20th insts. The concert on Tuesday commencing at 7.30, and that on Wednesday at three o'clock. The principal part of each concert will con- sist of a performance of Gaul's sacred cantata The Holy City," under the conductorship of MrC. Morton Baiiev, F.C.O., the choirmaster, and in addition to this there will be a. short miscellaneous part consist- ing of solos and instrumental pieces. The solos will be taken by the ten following ladies and gentlemen —Miss Drury (soprano). Miss Kate Meredith (con- tralto), Mr Fred Harris (tenor), Mr Reginald James (baritone), and Rev. R. Spurrell (bass). We feel sure that many of his Wrexham friends will be glad of this opportunity of hearing Mr Spurrell sing. We understand that the tickets are being rapidly sold, and to secure seats early application should be made for them to Mr Reginald James, the honorary secre- tarv of the society. The trains to and from Gresford arecon venieut for those wishing to attend the concerts from Wrexham.
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At Conway on Tuesday. Colonel Luard, R.E., Government. Inspector, held an inquiry into the application of the Town Council for sanction to borrow S2,5W for improvements There was no the foar ladies who ca.me forward as candidates for the Chorlton Board of Guardians have all seoured seats. One was returned without a. contest; of the other three, one was returned at the head of a. list of ten candidates, and in the other two casea the ladies beat their opponents by handsome majozitie,3,
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DENBIGH. I THE CONDITION OF THE ROADS.-The Bcrougn Surveyor has given orders for the removal of the loose stones from the roads. Own- to the late frost, the authorities were unable to put stones at an earlier part of the winter on the roads and the result is that a great quantity of loose stones were left Oil them. Cyclists and drivers will be pleased with the procedure of the Surveyor. ACCIDENT TO MR DAVID JONES, TANYGRAIG. At lluthin fair a serious accident befel Mr David Jones, which has incapacitated him from attention to business. He was conversing with a gentlemen on Clwyd Hill, Ruthin, when he was run into by a carriage. Two men undertook to move a wafonette a short distance for a travelling jeweller, and being on the hill, it over-powered the men and rushed down the hill unobserved by Mr Jones, who could not make good his escape, and was badly hurt in the knee. A HOHSE BITTEX BY A DOG. On Sunday, Mr Cartwriglit, Love Lane, journeyed to Caerwys to visit his brother there. His brother conveyed him home in a pony trap, and all went well until Bodfari was reached, when a dog rushed from a farm house and bit the pony, frightening it very much. It commenced kicking, and smashed the splash board, and broke the shafts off. The trap fell to the road, and the two men were thrown head foremost to the ground. Mr Cartwright sustained a dislocation of the shoulder. The pony bolted, dragging the trap some distance. T.O.G.T. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday evening a pleasing and successful entertainment was given under the auspices of the I.O.G.T. lodge at Bodawen. Councillor W. H. Evans presided over a good at- tendance, and an entertaining miscellaneous pro- gramme was sustained by Mrs Morgan Evans, Miss Sarah Jones, Vale-street; Miss Richards, Chapel- street; Mr David Hughes. Mr T. Gwyn Jones, Mr Humphrey Jones. Recitations were given by Miss Jenny Williams and Master Gwilym Thomas. An interesting dialogue was represented by Messrs. James Green, Robert Hughes, Robert Williams, Gwyn Jones, Robert Evans, and Miss Jennie Roberts. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings. A VISIT TO ROME.—On Thursday night before a large and appreciative audience at the Memorial Hall, Mr W. P. Jones, one of the Sunday School delegates to Rome, gave an account of his journey there and the sights of the ancient city. The lecture was in- structive, and was illustrated with a series of excellent photographs of the principal sights in the city. The proceeds were towards the funds of the English Chapel. THE MARKET.—The Blossom fair was a well attended and successful market, and stock of all descriptions was abundant. The supply of sheep was in excess of the demand, ewe and lj.mb being sold for one guinea. Many pens returned without purchasers. The horse department was well stocked, and good clearances made of the better class draught at farmers quotations. Smart cobs and ponies were readily purchased at high rates. Cattle were sought for, but prices were not satisfactory to the vendors. there being no grass. Large consignments were pur- chased for English markets.—On Wednesday snow fell during the market, and the attendance was moderate. Butter Is 4d to Is 5d eggs 16 for a Is fowls 6s and 5s 6d a couple pigs cheaper at 15s and 17s a head for 10s weeks' old. THE SMALL-POX CA-,E.-As intiniated in our columns last week, the unfortunate sufferer from small-pox was lodged in a common lodging-house in llenllan- street by the efforts of Superintendent Edward Jones and Mr R. H. Roberts, who found the poor fellow. pennyless and exceedingly sick on the street after having been discharged from the Denbigh Infirmary. It appears that, in consequence of friction, the patient had not had the benefit of medical attention since lie was lodged in the house—which p. o. fcwi. has been utilised as a hospital—and the only attention lie has received has been that the nuisance inspector (Mr Roberts) has carried food and other necessaries to the imprisoned householder and his wife. and also to the patient. Tuesday night was the first time for a doctor to see the afflicted man, and lie is recovering very slowly. The inhabitants of Henllan-street are indignant that so dangerous and infectious a case should be located in the midst of so thickly a populated street. The services rendered by the nuisance inspector to the neglected wayfarer have been most commendable. It is said that a proposal will be made in the Council to co-operate with Rhyl, St. Asaph. and Ruthin for the erection of a Fever Hospital for the Vale of Clwyd to meet emergencies of similar cliaractcr. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT, WEDNESDAY. I Before Mr W. D. W. Griffiths, C.A., Major Heaton, I Capt. Cole, and Mr Thos. Williams (Llewesogi. I (i Ad E CASES. I Wm. Jones, alias" Slanger," and Wm. Henry Jones were summoned by Rees Roberts, ga.mekeeper to Mr W. C. Jones, Llannercli, for being on land in pursuit of game on the 28th of March. The defendants admitted the offence and were fined.40s and 20s and costs respectively. I
RUTHIN. I
RUTHIN. I I THE NEW ENGLISH ClIAPEL.-The erection of this new chapel for the English cause of the town is steadily advancing. It has not yet been settled who will lay the foundation stones. THE MARKETS.—There was a moderate attendance aud business was satisfactory. Fresh butter Is 5d to Is 6d per lb. eggs, 18 for a shilling fowls, 5s to 6s per couple wheat, lls to lis 6d barley, 9s to 10s 6d; oats, 7s to 8s 6d per hobbet. THE CANDIDATURE OF MR CORNWALLIS WEST.— Our representative has been unable to glean any in- formation respecting the agent for Mr Cornwallis West in his forthcoming election campaign, although he has applied in official quarters, so that he is unable to contradict the statement that Mr Edward Roberts, of Ruthin, is the agent, or that he has declined to accept the office. THE NEW CROSSING AT THE STATION. The Corporation has just concluded a piece of work at the station which will meet with the approval of all who have occasion to frequent the railway station. The crossing is a great boon and lifts the pedestrian outofthemud. The company should be prevailed upon to continue the work by placing a path to the Station. FIRE AT A COTTA(il-A fire occurred at a cottage in Humphrey'a-yard and the private brigade from the Soda-water Works attended, and used the town brigade hydrants. Three fires have recently taken place in the neighbourhood and the town brigade has not been called. ENTERTAINING A SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS. On Thursday the scholars of the Sunday School class, conducted by the Rev. Ambrose Jones of the C.M. Chapel, were entertained to tea at Llandegla, where they were driven by Mr C. D. Phillips in his splendid four-in-hand. DEATH OF MRS FOWESAKRE. A great many Ruthinites will be sorry to learn of the demise of Mrs Fowesakre, who died at Market Drayton on Sunday morning, after a short illness. She resided with her husband for many years at Colonel Nay lor Leyland's. THE NEW GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—The construction of the new grammar school is proceeding rapidly, thanks to skilled management and the fine weather. The annual school sports, generally held in March, have this year been postponed, and will be held in May.
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I WHITCHURCH. SPECIAL HOngE SALE.—The annual special select spring sale of horses was held in Mr H. H. Etches' New Repository, on Tuesday last, and attracted a largo and influential company. The catalogue com- prised 66 exceedingly smart hunters, harness horses, cobs and ponies, which, with very few exceptions, found fresh owners at excellent prices. Ponies made up to 29 gns., cobs 40 gns., hunters 80 gns., and harness horses 64 gns. The next monthly sale is advertised for Friday, April 22nd.
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ST.ASAPH. I FALL FROM A LADDER.—Mr John Jones, painter, Penybryn Bach, whilst engaged painting the front of a shop in High-street. missed his footing on the ladder, and fell to the pavement, sustaining a sever* fracture of his leg. Dr. Lloyd rendered surgical aid. T'HR NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHAPFL. -Thanks to the generosity of Major Birch, the Congregationalista are erecting a new chapel at Waen Goleugoed, and a donation of JE50 has bsen received from Mr Roberts, Queen-street, Rhyl. BISHOP MORGAN'S MEMORIAL.—The unveiling will take place on the 22nd by the Lord Bishop. A public meeting will be held at two o'clock, when ministers of several denominations will addret s the meeting.
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BANGOR NOnMAL COI.LE(IE.-Tlle annual meeting of the subscribers to this college was held at Bangor on Tuesday. Mr David Hughes, J.P., Liverpool, presiding. In their report the committee of manage- ment remarked that it was a subject of deep gratifica- tion that Wales was making such progress, in higher education, and that such efforts were being made for the establishment of intermediate schools in various localities. Still it was a matter of great import- ance that the elementary schools should continue to be well taught, and they regarded with great satis- faction the successful work of the Normal College in educating and training teaobers to take charge of such schools. In September, 1891, Mr M'Naught inspected the college in music, and the results were very gratifying, the percentage of marks-96-4-being the highest ever attained by the college. The balanoe sheet showed a sum of S.47 8s lOd to the credit of the college at the end of the year. The report was adopted, and eighteen gentlemen were elected to fill the vacancies on the Committee of Management. including Messrs David Hughes, Stephen Davies. Thomas Edwards. and Robert Williams, all of Liver- pool.
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Late Advertisements. WHIT-MONDAY, JUNF, Gru, 1892. sI)EMONSTILATION ON STANSTY PARK. WREXHAM. Special Engagement of the Full Regimental BAND OF THK SHROPSHIRE. YEOMANRY CAVALRY. AMATEUR ATHLETIC SPORTS, MILITARY TOURNAMENT, &iL! AC. See Future Announcements. 898z OY WANTED aa Junior Attendant fw I I ) the Wrexham Exchange Club.—Apply to REUINALD SISSON. 89lz WANTED the Public to know that RVIXIR ( has a good Stock of Early Potato Sets ^899 14.A QVEKK-STREKT, WRHXHAM. e899 TO be sold cheap, about 20 Tons of GQO(1 T MANURE.—Apply SUK BREWERY, WREXHM e904 A PARTMENTS, superior.-A lady having a larger house than she requires in Wrexham! i,3 desirous of letting a BEDROOM and SITTING ROOM to a gentleman. Pleasant and convenient. Terms, moderate.-Address, B. P., Advertiser Office, n rexham.. 907f
OSWESTRY.
OSWESTRY. AGRICULTURAL LECTURE.—Ihe last of the-e Icctuifu was delivered by Mr W. J. Maiden on Friday e\eninif at the l'owis IIaJl, wl-en diseases affecting orchards and garden plants and trees. Arc., were under con sideration. The number present wa; about twelve I IK;IIWAY BOABD.—At the meeting on Tucsdav Mr Dumville Les plesidcd. The Board agreed torLlJder the parish of Chirk monetary assistanca towards the erection of a bridge at the Ddol. CYCLING CLl-II itirx.—The first run of the season in connection w.th the Oswestiy Cycling Ciub took place 011 Tuesday night. At e ght o'clock about twenty members assembled at the Queen's Hotel the headquarters of the Cmb, and enjoyed a {.ood.spin through the streets of the town, alter which they partook of refreshments. INCORPORATION.—At the meeting on Monday the chairman (Mr Edward Jones), when the estimates came on, asked if they would have any mte or not there was not the slightest necessity for it Bulkclcy-Owen If there is no necessity I dOIl-t see why we should have it.—The Chairman said the Government grunts were a very great help to local taxation, and a great relief to the ratepayers. The payments by the county embraced a 'year's contribu tions.—The Clerk pointed out that it was absolutely necessary to fix a rate. The Incorporation would need £ 1,700 to meet their payments at the end of the current quarter, and they would only have ii,ooo to I meet them.—It was decided to order a rate of 1,] fu- the coming quarter. 'VL A MAGISTRATE AND TIED HOUSES.—At the Botou-H Police Court on Monday morning, before Kdvtid Shaw and T. P. Parry, Ksqrs., Mr R. Ii. Ellis applied for the temporary transfer of the licence of the Kings Head Inn. Church-street, from C. A. Siim to Guorte Biuuford, of Welshpool.—Mr Parry said that tlu-ou»ii. I I 1 ouc the countr y great objections were made atr.iiiihttTed houses.—Mr Ellis said it was not of much use object- ing, as the brewing interest was so stroiil--Ifr Parrv said they would see whether public opinion w", stronger.—Mr Ellis said he would bring n testimonial in favor of Bumford from the police at Welshpool — The application was granted. A FIRE.—On Sunday evening as a number of people were walking along Morda-road, enjoying the cool- ness of the evening air, their attention was attracted to what appeared with much distinctness to be :L large house in names to the left of the (Quarry. Mr liuller Swete's residence ran in the direction of the flames The fire receded as they advanced until a bank above the (uarry was reached, when it suddenly disappeared in it most unaccountable manner, leaving behind it a crowd of bewildered wonderers, who declared it to be nothing less than an insoluble mystery. People who have made inquiries since, declare it to be Il gorxo fire on the Racecourse, which became suddeidv con- cealed from view as the hunters neared the foot of the hill. W'EEKLY CATTLE FAIR.—There was only a moderate supply of stock in the Smithfield, on Wednesday, but fairly good prices were made all round, the following being about the quotations :-Ikcf 6te! to 7J, lIiUttùu 7 d to 8jd, veal 7d and pork 5d to 5 id per l.b. Ti.e sales were the following :—Messrs Whitfield and Sou sold 93 cattle and calves and 413 sheep and IjgH, Messrs Dawson and Co. disposed of a huge number of stock, Mr J. C. McKie sold 28 cattle and 12 ,.L(;(;p and Messrs Barley and Groves held their u.->nai auction. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE OSWESTRY DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—This was held at the Wynn- stay Arms Hotel on Wednesday last under the presi- dency of Mr S. K. Mainwaring, of Oteley, Eii(-M;:ere, and tbere were also present Mr J. B. --N. Walford liny ton Towers; Hey. H. W. O. Bridgeman. Knoekin Messrs Lee, Tbe Crimps, Eilesmi-re E, Brouidiall. Wvkey: David 11. Richards, Bryntiriou, (,Niv,i-u-y; John Richards, Llynclys Dr. Cartwriglit. Oswestry; Messrs C. Galloway, Oswestry; T. Whitfield, jun.) Oswestry W. Humphreys, Evenal T. T. haiiey, Frankton It. Meredith, Rednal; and Mr Thos. Whitfield, secretary. The Secretary said their linst business was the revision of the prize ii?t. and the I COHllllittee had unvested that Lord Kenyan, of Grcdin?ton. be asked to be president for the ensuing year, and this would require formal .ipprovah Several names were added to the general committee from the neighbourhood of Eiiesmere. as the s how would be held there this velir. 'Ihe follow- ing names were then added to the general committee —Messrs. Williams, Greenhill; E. K. I'lick-leN., Elles. mere: Parker. English Frankton: Knight, Bridge- water Hotel, Eilesmere; Gresty, Stamvardine; W. I L Cureton, Hordley; Kyffyn G. Salter, Brynalt, and Emberton, Birehall. The secretary aisosaid that the balance in hand at the (if last year was £ 249 5s 7d, and at the end ot the year after last show the balance was iE218 13.. 9d. Lord Kenyon was then unanimously elected president for the year, aiid his lordship was left to appoint his own vice-chairman. The secretary said that the special prizes that would be subscribed for amounted to £142 10: and were made up as follows—Lord Kenvon, £ 25; Messrs. A. E. Evans, £ 10; C. n. Wright. Halston. 15; (. J. D. Lees, Woodliill, £2 10s; Stanley Leightcn, £ 1010s; E. Peel, Earl Brownlow, £ 25 Earl Bradford, zElO 10s Mrs Helen NV.Ltkiii, Sliotton, El S. K. Mainwaring. ZE5 J. Parry-Jones, town clerk, £2 Lord llariech, £ 10; A. Wynne Corrie. £ 10 Capt. Gore, L5 A. Darby, £ 5 Rev. W. C. E. Kynaston. £5 and Messrs E. and D. H. Richards, JE1. The prize list was then proceeded with, but very few alterations were made. On the motion of Mr Wlialley, a new class was formed for foals," and also, on the same gentleman s motion, it was decided that in the cheese class, cheese should be allowed to be bored in the future. Classes 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, and 67 are in future to be merged into one root class for a prize of iE5, to be offered for the best five acres of turnips and mangolds. After some discussion as to the date of holding the show in future, it was decided to hold it on the third Thursday in September, which this year fails on the 15th of that month, and will be held at Eilesmere. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings.
MOSS.
MOSS. BRAKE WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—The anniversary ser- vices were held on Sunday, when sermons W:16 preached, morning and evening, to large congrega- tions by the Rev. George Gibson, of Bacup, late of Wrexham Circuit. Collections were made in aid of chapel funds.
LAVISTER.
LAVISTER. ALCOHOL.—On Friday evening a lecture on this subject was delivered by Mr Davies, of Wrexham. Mr Janies Edwards, Rossett. presided. A hearty votes of thanks was passed to the lecturer and chair- man.
I OSWESTRY COUNTY- COURT.
I OSWESTRY COUNTY- COURT. ApPJJ. 7.—Before his Honor Judge Melvill. WM. DICKIN V. HY. JENKS. Mr F, Dodd, of London, appeared for the defendant. The claim was for JE30 lis lor work done. at L'entre- coed, for the defendant, who resided at Gardden. near Ruabon.—It appeared from plaintiff h ment that defendant bought the farm, aud plaintiff worked for him oil it. with his horses, and if he did not go himself with the horses he sent a man. The orders being given by Edward Dickin on behalf of Mr Jenks.—Mr Dodd, on behalf of the defendant, contested the whole claim. It was Edward Dickin who gave plaintiff orders to do the work, and he worked the farm. The fact was that it was a family dispute. Mr Jenks bought this place. Pentrecoed, and put Edward Dickin into it to work it, and get what he could out of it, on the condition that he had nothing to do with the rest of the family. —The defendant, Mr Henry Jenks. managing director to the Rua-boii Brick and Tile Co.. proved buying the farm, and said that he had helped Edward Dickin (who was his brother-in-law), and put him in the farm in the capacity of tenant. Ho afterwards got to know that the horses of William Dickin (tho plaintiff) were being employed on the farm, and told Edward Dickin that it was contrary to the understanding come to. and that he would have to lose the farm. Defendant had received no benefit from the farm, it being worked for Edward Dickin's liciiefit.-Ifis Honor said that there was no proof that Edward Dickin had acted as bailiff for Mr Jenks; in fact, there was no proof of agency, and judgment would be for defend- ant, with the ordinary costs. HENRY PARRY V. F. MADOC JONES. J-his was a claim for X2 6s 6d, money alleged to have been lent in small sums to the defendant, who i* a solicitor, and for whom Mr K. H. Ellis appeared. Mr Wynn Evans, Wrexham, appeared for plaintiff, who said he was sub-managor for the Cairiog Granite Company, Glyn Ceiriog, and produced his lmfe-book. in which were entered the various sums he had lent defendant.—For the defence, it was admitted that 15s in two sums had been lent, but nothing else, and that the defendant's father had a counter-claim, Mr Parry owing him three guineas for rexit.-Ifis Honor said that he believed that plaintiff had- lent the money, as the entries in his book seemed genuine; and he should give judgment for the amount,, with leave to bring an action for tho amount of the counter-claim. Its__ APPLICATION TO Tnt) J.UDUE. HI.. x oir JLIL. V,. Ijlo,)-(I, 01 llleslllere" appeared in sup- port of a petition by Mrs Letitia. Allmand, Church street, Oswestry, as guardian of tho estate of Albert. Ed. Ellis, who was entitled to an undivided share of a moiety in tho Pant Mill Estate. noar Eilesmere. and applied to his honor to appoiut a person to ex- ercise on behalf of the infant, the powers of the ten- ant for life under the Settled Land Act.—His Honor granted the order asked for with some slight varia- tion.
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The Rev. D. H. Hooke, formerly of itbyl now Acting Secretary of the Congregational Ijrimu, lias had to cancel his engagements owing to. the state of his health. Sir H. B. Robertson, High. Sheriff, 01 Merioneth- shire. has appointed Mr J. li.Jones, of Bala. to btl Under Sheriff The defence which is to bo set up on. behalf of Deeming isi obviously the counsel of despair, but it i* the only one conceivable. It is to be argued that Deeming, who in addition to numerous lIlurJers. ùa-j committed many offences which required great lll- genuity and resource feu: their successful perpeSBition. is a criminal by ins»inct, and as devoid of moral gense as a. blind inaii is of the sense of sight." There is a report that Deeming may vet he connected with onof the Whitechstpei murdnrs, but in vic: of glie probable result of the Melbourne c?KG. ti]e ch:?' which are now bo numerous will hardly be tcUow? UP-
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SATURDAY MORNING S EDITION OF THE WREXHAM ADVERTISER. WILL CONTAIN UJ'.rOKT OF FORESTERS DINNER AT WREXHAM, AND OTHER LATE NEIVS. Printed and Published for the Proprietors by WUXIA* il CHARLEU IUYI.KY AT the sttjI'rrtIxw Office, Wreiihain. in the county oi Denbigh.-April.i6tt1. 1892,