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COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. I MONDAY, DECEMBER 19TII. I Before Capt. Griffith-Boscawen. in the chair, C. V. Townshend, Esq., 0. Onmod, Esq., J. A. Ho?;m, I Esa.. Dr. Davies, and W. Thomas, Esq. I DUFNKEN'XKSS. Edward Edwards, collier, Opencast, Ponkey, was charged by P.C. Littlehales with being drunk and disorderly. The officer said that on the night of Saturday, the 3rd inst., the defendant was drunk in Rhostyllen. He was stripped and was challenging every- body to tight. Fined 5s and costs.—George Prydden, collier. Windv Hill, Gwersyllt, and Edward Jones, Llay Hall, Gwersyllt, were charged with the same offence. P.C. Edwards said that after ten o'clock on the night of the 8th inst., he saw the two defendants fighting on the highway in Lower Gwersyllt. They were both drunk. Jones admitted that he was" drunk, but Prydden denied the offence and called his wife, who said he was not drunk. The defendants were each fined 5s a.nd costs.—George Leach, plasterer, Rossett, was brought up in custody, under a warrant, charged by P.C. Lee, with being drunk and disorderly on the highway in Holt, on Sunday, May 17th, 1891. The prisoner was fined 5s and 13s 6d costs. There was also a charge against the prisoner of having been drunk and disorderly at Rossett, on the 15th inst. The prisoner had not been served with the summons, but elected to have the case dealt with, and was fined 2s and 6s costs. BREACH OF THE PEACE. John Davies, and James Daley, colliers, Gwersyllt. were charged with a breach of the peace, P.C. Edwards said that on the evening of the 5th inst. he saw the defendants fighting on the highway in Gwersyllt. There was a large crowd around them. The defendants admitted the offence, and were each bound over in the sum of £5 to keep the peace for six months. II.I,-TnF.ATIXG A HORSE. I John Ollerhead, hawker, iNeston, was charged by Inspector Hampshire, R.S.P.C.A., with ill-treating a horse. P.C. Lea said that at about eleven o'clock on the morning of November 3rd he was on the highway between Wrexham and Gresford, when he saw the defendant coming along the road. He was driving a pony attached to a cart and was beat- ing the pony severely with a thick stick. He stopped the pony and examined it, and there were thick wales on its sides. When witness stopped the pony the defendant attempted to throw the stick over the hedge.—The defendant admitted the offence and was fined 10s and costs. RTEAT.TXG COAL. I Richard Moreton, Southsea, was charged with stealing coal, value 6d, the property of the Brou-hton and Plaspower Colliery Company. Wm. Wooafine, in the employ of the company, said that on the 8th inst., he saw defendant taking some coal away from a heap, which witness had picked and stacked.—The defendant said he did not take any coal away. He was fined 2s 6d costs. I'OACHING PREVENTION ACT. I I Thomas Hughes, senior, laborer, 1'enycae, was in Jcustody, charged with an offence against the Poach- ng Prevention Act. He was before the Court, on Thursday, and was then remanded until to-day.— P.C. Salisbury said that at half-past nine, on the morning of October 13th, he was on duty in Penycae, when he met the prisoner coming from the direction of Drefechin. He stopped him, and on searching him found a hare upon him and three siiares.-The prisoner handed in a document, which set forth that Mr Morris, of Plasuclia, had given him permission to catch rabbits only on the ZD Reservoir fields.—The prisoner was fined 5s and 15s costs, or 14 days' im- vrisonment in default. TRESPASS AFTER RABBITS. William Molt, laborer, Rossett, was also in custody, -charged with trespass after rabbits. John Vaughan Jones, gamekccner for Mr C. Topham, said that on the afternoon of Sunday, November 20th, he saw two men on some land at Allington, uver v. bich Mr Topham had the rights of shooting. One man was dig-ing with a spade, and the other, Molt, had his hand down a rabbit hole. When they saw witness I)ut faili;d to catch the they ran. lIe caught Molt, but failed to catch the other man. Molt was summoned to appear before the Court, on the 5th inst.. but aid not appear, and he had been apprehended under a wftn-tnt.-The prisoner was fined XI and 15s costs, or one iiiontli s imprison- ment in default.

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  THE WREXHAM SCIENCE AND ART THEWREXHAJ86iCE lttJD ART PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. I INTERESTING SPEECH BY MR J. I COSTER EDWARDS. The third annual distribution of prizes and certifi- cates to the pupils of the Wrexham Science and Art School took place on Friday evening, in the Savings' Bank, and proved, as it always does, a pleasant gathering. His Worship the Mayor (Alderman R. W. Evans), presided, and there were present: The Mayoress plrs Evans), Mr J. Coster Edwards, High Sheriff of Denbighshire Alderman Simon Jones, chairman of the Art School Committee Mr John Francis, Mr J. H. Swainson, Mr and Mrs LI. Hugh- Jones, Mr E. M. Jones, Dr. and Mrs Palin, Mr Councillor James Fraser, Mr J. Prichard, Mrs Lox- ham, Mr Charles Dodd, Mr W. Thomas, Regent- street, etc. Mr Walter Fuge, the master, and Mr Asliton Bradley, lion. secretary. The MAYOH, in opening the proceedings, said they were met upon a most interesting occasion, and there was no duty which fell within the range of his office, as Mayor, which gave him so much pleasure in ful- filling, than being present that evening. (Hear, hear.) He feared that there were many people who did not know of the work which the school was carry- ing on. lie. in company with Mr Ashton Bradley, visited the schools, and had been surprised and de- lighted with what he had seen. He was pleased to note that clay modelling was studied, and in connec- tion with this. he would mention that he had seen the infants at Madeira Hill Schools using clay, and although their efforts were very elementary, their work was really good. He thought that clay model- ling ought to be encouraged in that district, especially when they remembered the large and valuable beds of which existed in this district. The MAYOR expressed his pleasure at seeing Mr Coster Edwards present, ec-pecially in view of his connection with the clay in- dustry. (Hear, hear.) He also read a letter from the Vicar, who regretted that he was unable to be present, in consequence of having to preach at St. Asaph Cathedral. The CHAIRMAN congratulated Alderman Simon Jones, Mr John Francis, and other members of the Science and Art School Committee. upon the work done during the last year, and then called for the annual report. Mr ASHTOX BRADLEY then read the report, which runs as follows :— The Committee have the pleasure of submitting their 3rd annual report, from which it will be observed that the classes are extremely well appreciated. Since the formation, 276 students have availed them- selves of the benefits of the various classes. The County Council has voted us a grant under the Technical Instruction Act of XSO, and the Town Council £ 100. A committee of the Town Council has been appointed to consider plans for the building of premises adjoining the municipal buildings for the accommodation of the classes which have been formed under the tuition of Mr J. A. Combes, Finsbury College, London, and lately teacher at Grosvenor Museum, Chester, in applied mechanics, machine construction, and drawing. Another class for the teaching of the principles of mining, under the tuition of Mr W. H. Fitton, F.S. Sc., F.G.S., has been formed, and there are twelve pupils. The examinations were held in April and May, and Mr Simon Jones generously undertook the heavy duties of custodian of examination papers, and devoted much time to the work. Several outside students were examined at the Wrexham Centre. The com- mittee has been fortunate in obtaining the services of Mr Walter Fuge, late of South Kensington, medallist and winner of the Queen's prizes. They have also obtained the services of Miss Fuge as assistant teacher. Mr Fuge has classes in building construction with fourteen students painting, seven; model, sixtv-six freehand, sixty-six perspective, thirty- five"; modelling, two geometry, thirty and life class, six. The committee will be very grateful for any contributions for prizes, and venture to appeal to the public therefor. In the death of the late chair- man, Aid. Jno. Jones, the committee has sustained a great loss. His successor. Mr Simon Jones, has given much time and attention to the work. The following students have been successful in winning local prizes:—Attendance, John Stant; freehand, D. Pugh; model drawing, J. W. Venn; geometery, J. Stant; perspective, D. Pugh; shading from the cast, Miss Kidd pen and ink sketch, Nathaniel Thomas freehand, Miss Annie Edwards, and model, Richard Elias. In addition to the above classes taught by Mr Fuge, that gentleman has, with a view of getting students to take an interest in their work, formed an art club for original work, which has proved most successful, having thirty-two members. An exhibition of the student's works is held every month, and prizes are given at the end of the year. Dairy classes, under the tuition of Miss Roberts, Lleweni Hall Dairy School, were held for three weeks in May last, and were very well attended, and excellent results were obtained at the examination on the last dav. Professor Gilchrist acted as adjudicator, and the prizes were distributed by the Mayoress, Mrs Soames." The following is a summary of the examination results of all the classes:—Building construction- Four candidates, all of whom passed, one in first class, elementary stage, and three in second class, advanced. Geometry-Six passed; shading from models—one passed in first class shading from cast —two passed, one in first class and one in second. Model drawing—Three passed, two in first class and one in second. Freehand—Ten passed, two in first class and eight in second. Perspective-One passed in first class. Outline from the cast-One passed, second class. Machine construction—Four passed. The RIGE SHERIFF (Mr J. Coster Edwards) was then called upon to deliver an address and distribute the prizes. He expressed the pleasure it afforded him to be present, and said he was not aware until that evening that such good work was being done in Wrexham. Continuing, he said With regard to the institution which brings us all here to-night, I con- sider the Science and Art Classes have long supplied a great want throughout the country, and are doing most excellent work. (Hear, hear.) It seems to me that the system of education at our Board schools and middle class schools has been very insufficient. I say has been, because there are signs throughout the whole country of a change for the better. It seems to me that an education without some know- ledge of elementary science is very insufficient. (Applause.) Now, I do not mean to say that I would teach science to the exclusion of other subjects, but what I do say is that every child should be turned out to take his or her part in the struggle of life armed in the very best way for that struggle. (Hear, hear.) That is to say, he should for one thing have some knowledge of the laws of the physical world. The poor especially are exposed to physical evils, and are more interested in removing them than any other class of the community. If nnv- one is interested in the laws of health it "is the poor working man, whose strength is wasted and whose health is sapped by bad ventilation and bad drainage, whose children are killed by disorders which might be easily prevented had he a little knowledge of the laws f the physical world. (Applause.) We cannot alter those laws, but we can fashion our conduct so that we do not clash with tliem. (Hear, hear.) Look at it again from another point of view. A child of the middle classes leaves school, and most likely goes into business—say as a manufacturer. Will it not be greatly to his advantage to know something of elementary science, without which he will not even know how ary of his articles of commerce are pro- duced? lIe will not understand the working of one of his steam engines, or the nature of the raw products he employs. (Hear, hear.) There are none of our trades in which some knowledge of science may not be directly profitable. As competition in trade becomes more keen, as it is most surely bound to do, the man who can best avail himself of the help of science is the man who will come out first in the struggle for existence. Even a person like myself, who knows very little about any of the subjects which are commonly designated under the head of science, must feel and see what vast strides in natural know- ledge have been attained by scientific methods, which have conferred upon mankind endless benefits, and, also, in doing so, has effected revolutions in their conceptions of the universe and of themselves. (Hear, hear.) Besides discovering the laws of com- fort. science has also driven us to discover those of conduct, and to lay the foundations of morality on a I deeper and surer base. (Hear, hear.) The 19th century is essentially a scientific age, and will be known in the centuries to come as an age in which science, freed from restrictions laid upon her in the middle ages, has advanced with rapid strides, strew- ing her path with endless benefits to mankind. (Hear, hear.) Among the great men who have made this 19th century famous, are there any whose names in centuries to come will shine more brightly than those of Faraday, Lyell, Darwin, Pasteur, and a host of 11 i1 c i otner workers in tne neia 01 science: (Applause.) Not while civilization endures can such names as these great pioneers of knowledge be forgotten. (Hear, hear.) When the history of this century comes to be written, they will stand out prominent amongst those bright intellects who graced and adorned it. (Hear, hear.) The desire for the creation of the beautiful in art was, no doubt, one of the first attributes of man as contrasted with his more animal appetites. In prehistoric caves, which carry us back in the life of the human race of thousands of years before history began to dawn, we find not only patterns and designs engraved on bones, but in the British Museum one can see there a bone, on which some prehistoric ancestor has engraved a reindeer, and done it remarkably well, in fact it is done as well as most people could do it now, and in the present day some of the weapons made by savage races, as the Figians, show as beautiful designs as any that would be found in Persian, Greek, or modern English art. (Hear, hear.) Amongst the ancient Greeks, art was the exponent of their mythology. The stories of their religion are depicted on their vases and on their sculpture. Art rapidly progressed in Greece from an almost barbarous state to a point in the time of Pericles, as the world, probably, will never see again. From this time art began to decline again—until the tenth century of our era there was practically speaking no art in Europe whatever. Italy was the centre from which the Rennaisance sprang, and from there it spread throughout Europe, awakening into life, not only art, but literature, and all kinds of learning, until in the end of the fourteenth and beginning of the fifteenth centuries it attained its greatest splendour, in the age which produced Michael Angelo, Titian, Leonardo de Vinci, Correggio, and Raphael. From this time art surely and steadily began to decline again. From this it will be seen- that art, not like science which always shows a steady advance, has its rises and falls. The man of art—painter or sculptor—never seems destined to supersede the great ones who go before them. They never take possession of all that was known before, and keep it in addition to their own. The knowledge of nature acquired in one age has been on the other hand retained by the next, and fresh knowledge has been added to the regularly increasing stock. The chemist, the astro- nomer, the geologist of to-day, have the tremendous stock of knowledge to draw from, which their predecessors have accumulated. The discoveries in art are not to be held fast like those of science, and handed on to future generations. I suppose this is, to some extent, due to uncertainty of taste, and caprice of fashion. If art in this century has not made the same rapid advance as science, if this age cannot boast of such names as Correggio, Raphael, Michael Angelo, and a host of others, who made the Italian Rennaisance for ever famous, it can at least say that art instead of being confined to the icw, is now the study of the masses, and the study of the beautiful in art, has entered into the lives, and is within the reach of all. (Applause.) I will not detain you longer. I only trust that the prizes to-nignt will serve to nourish the lfame in the recipients of them for higher and nobler efforts. (Applause.) Mr Edwards then distributed the prizes in accord- ance with the list, and each recipient was kindly greeted by the High Sheriff. The following is the list;- I LOCAL PRIZES. (Given by members of the Committee.) Attendance: Dennis' Second grade Perspective, and Poynter's lectures oil Art—John Stant. freehand: "BuilLlilig construction, ad- vance(I.,tage-D. Pugh. Model Drawing: Hiography of Alfred Stevens and Windsor, and Newton's Handbook on Art—J. W. Venn. Geometry Ward's Principles of Ornament-, and Field's Chromatograpby-J. Stant. Perspective Box of spring bow compasses, with set- squares and curves-D. Pugh. Shading from cast: Box of oil colors—Miss Kidd. l'eu and iuk sketch of Rossett Mill: Box of water-colors and mathematical instruments (given by Mr J. Francis) -Nath,.tiiiel Thomas. Freehand: Biography of Alfred Stevens and Windsor and Newton's Handbook on Art (given by Mrs J. Meredith- Jones)—Miss Annie Edwards. Model drawing: Box of mathematical instruments with Dennis on Perspective (given by Aid. Simon Jones:— Richard Elias. CKRTIVICATKS. Building construction, advanced stage—Wm. H. Dodd, first class, elementary stage, and Win. L. Walter, second class. Practical plane and solid gecmctry—John H. K. Parr, Henrv A. Jones, William G. Cameron, John Stant, Thus. Powell, and David Thomas, passes. Sha tmg from itiojels-lietttrice E. Kidd, first class. :\1.,(:1 drawing—Ernest Harvey and Beatrice E. Kidd first class; Nathaniel Thomas, second class. Outline from the cast—John Stant, second class. Shading from the cast—John Stant, first class; Jessie Goodier, sccotul class. Freehand drawing-E. A. Parry and W. Roberts, first class; Harry H. Woodville, David Thomas, Edward Jones, Nathaniel Thomas, Margaret A. Koboits, Lucy G. Samuel, Eliza W. Morris, and Mary E. Woodville, second class. Perspective—Ernest Jones, first class. Machine con- struction and drawing—Tyrus Berkeley, iirst class, elementary stage; Arthur Cud worth, Whitaker Seddon, John W. Phoenix, and Ambrose J. Mauley, second class. At the close of the distributio n Mr EDWARDS kindly said he would give a for the best modelling in clay, the conditions to be -iiigecl by the Committee. (Hear, hear.) The MAYOR said he would be glad to give a guinea for an original production, the conditions to be left to the Committee. (Hear, hear.) He then proposed a vote of thanks to Mr J. Coster Edwards for attending that evening. Ald. SOION JONES, chairman of the Committee, seconded the motion with much pleasure. Speaking on behalf of the Committee, he would say that it was the unanimous wish that Mr Edwards should preside because of his connection with the clay industry, which had made his name famous, not only all over the country, but all over the world. (Jhecrs.) The committee also wished the classes to be kept in touch with local industries, especially that of clay, which gave such an opportunity for artistic skill and taste. Turning to the work of the classes, Alderman JONES expressed the hope that the students would continue their work, and endeavour to win some of the prizes which were open to them. (Hear, hear.) There were free scholarships on offer, and he hoped that some dav one of them would be taken by a student of the Wrexham School. Some of these scholarships were at the Royal Academy, and he would mention that Wrexham was distinguished by having a townsman in Mr T. H. Jones, whose studio was in Chester Road, who had been trained in the Academy, and having won a three years' studentship, gained an additional one for another three years. (Hear, hear.) He thought it was creditable to Wrexham that one of their fellow- townsmen should have so distinguished himself, and those who visited his studio would be delighted with the fine work which was there to be seen. (Applause.) He hoped that next year the presentation would be made in the new rooms which they looked to the Mayor and Corporation to provide for them. (Ap- plause.) The resolution having heen carried, the HIGH SHERIFF responded, and said it was intended to estab- lish classes at Llangollen and Cefn. He hoped the Wrexham classes would succeed, and he strongly advised parents to teach their children trades, instead of making them clerks-(applause)-and he thought it was a great mistake to put a boy in an office, and said that quite recently he had received 200 applica- tions for an inferior post at his works. He thought it would be better if boys were taught a trade. (Hear, hear.) Dr. PALIN proposed a, vote of thanks to the Mayor for presiding, and expressed the hope that the classes would continue to grow in usefulness. Mr E. M. JOXES seconded the vote of thanks. Alluding to the presence of Mr J. C. Edwards, he said he was glad he came in the ancient and honor- able office of High Sheriff. They believed that it was part of that official's duty to be present at their last moments, should that be needed. (Laughter.) From what they knew of Mr Edwards, he thought they would consider it a pleasure to have his presence upon such an occasion. (Laughter.) He thought he would recollect old neighbours, and would make the operation as little disagreeable as possible. (Much laughter.) The resolution having been carried, the MAYOR returned thanks. He pointed out that the work of providing rooms for the art classes by the Corpora- tion was in a forward state, and he hoped that in the course of a year they would be ready. (Applause.) He hoped that some day municipal buildings would be provided for the town, and then ample accom- modation would be made for the classes. (Applause.) He advised the classes to stick to the Corporation. (Hear, hear.) The proceedings then ended. A capital exhibition, both of finished works and works in progress by the students, formed a great feature of interest to the public, comprising still life painting, painting in monochrome, shading from the cast, outline drawing from the cast, together with detailed drawings of buildings, construction, free- hand and model drawing, and some excellent draw- ings from memory in all sections. Good examples of modelling in clay were shown. A number of the art club works were on view. The master, Mr W. Fuge, had quite an exhibition of his own works at one end of the room, showing examples of every stage of the arts, the crowning piece being a three-quarter length portrait of his assistant, Miss S. A. Fuge, in a rose- pink evening dress, a most trying subject to render against flesh, but one would think Mr Fuge bus over- ti, -Ilr li-,is over- come that diiffculty, and it is a striking portrait. He also had on view other portraits, Queen's prize draw- ings, and medal works. Mr Fuge thus shows to his students what can be done with patience and hard work. The students must be inspired by their master's example, and must look forward when they themselves will do likewise, and we feel sure it will not be for the want of energy on the part of their master, who is very ready to assist a willing student.

PERJURY IN WELSH COURTS. I ACTION OF SIR HORATIO LLOYD. At Holywell County Court on Wednesday, a case was heard in which the most conflicting evidence was given. Robert Williams, of Mostyn, sued Absalom Jones, also of Mostyn, to recover £ 3 upon an I.O.U., the transaction having arisen out of a partnership in a fishing boat. Plaintiff alleged that the defendant signed an I.O.U., but it was not signed by witnesses nor stamped. "llen witness found these were necessary, he prepared a second paper, which defendant refused to sign, stating that the one already executed was sufficient. Defendant swore that he had not signed the paper, and that, in fact, he was unable to write— a fact which was also sworn to by other witnesses. Rebut- ting evidence was called showing that defendant could write, and that he had been seen painting the name Stranger, of Mostyn," on the 'ooat.—His Honour Judge Lloyd said by one side or other a most shocking and wicked lie was being told. The case was one that must be followed up, for he was determined to pu t a stop to this kind of thing. He adjourned the case for further evidence, and ordered all the documents to be impounded, saying one of the men should answer for his conduct in another court. ♦

HOLT ACADEMY.-BREAK- UP MEETING. The annual meeting, in connection with the break- ing-up of the school for the Christmas holidays, took place on Friday evening. The pupils at the Ladies' College, conducted by Mrs Oliver Jones, were present. A large number of beautiful drawings, executed by the pupils of both institutions, under the superintend- ence of Mrs Fielden, governess, were exhibited. During the year eight pupils passed the London College of Preceptors in the second and third classes, and one gained honors in the Oxford Local Examina- tion, and passed with distinction in religious know- ledge. Mr J. OLIVER JONES, the principal, who presided, desired, as usual, to thank his teachers very warmly, viz., Mr Edward Williams, Mons. Chaignon. and Mrs Fielden. He was glad to find they learnt French fairly weli, and urged them to converse together more freely in that language. He considered it the most beautiful language on the Continent of Europe, and to him a French book was like an English one. And what a beautiful study was that of the Greek and Latin languages. Nothing gave him greater pleasure than to trace the root of a Hebrew word or that of Greek through fifteen meanings. Mr GmIER Moftris EDWARDS, a young man who came to the Academy from Patagonia some two months ago, addressed a public meeting for the first time in English. Mr EDWARD WILLIAMS, teacher, and Rev. R. LEIGH ROOSE gave addresses. A very interesting programme was creditably gone through by the young ladies of the college and the pupils at the Academy, consisting of pianoforte solos, duets, choruses, songs, recitations, &c., in which the following took part:—Misses Winnifred Jones, Beatrice Evans Jones, Agnes Tomlinson, the Misses Sadler and Parkers, the Misses Harrison, J. Jones, Helen Parker, Pattie Sadler Messrs Victor Jones, Vernon Herschell Jones, Caergwrle; Egerton Sheppard, Young, and Scott, Wrexham T. Hartley Williams, Harvey Wynn Williams, Dolgelley W. C. Jones, J. C. Jones, R. C. Jones, Festiniog T. R. Frazer, Froghall Horace Dale Jones, James Dickin, R. H. Herbert, R. D. Jones, Robert Roberts, W. Dickin. H. Lupus Roberts, Chester. Hearty votes of thanks were moved, seconded, and supported to the Chairman, Mrs Oliver Jones, and Mrs Yoxall, by Messrs SCOTT, YOUNG, LEWIS, and R. C, JONES.

"THE FINEST TEA THE WORLD PRODUCES" is a phrase which lias come into use by unprincipled traders, to foist upon the public medium and low class teas by the use of high sounding names. Believing that honest tea is the best policy, we are selling an honest tea, with an honest name, in our Pekoo Blend," at Is 8d a pound, which we guarantee superior to what is usually meant by above phrase.—PHILLIPS & Co., Teamen, Wrexham. 1793t

WREXHAM NATIONAL SCHOOLS. The annual meeting of the subscribers to the Wrexham National Schools was held at the Savings Rank, on Tuesday afternoon. The Vicar, Canon Fletcher, presided, and there were also present Sir R. E. Egerton, Mr John Jones, Grove Lodge Mr John Bury, Mr T. Bury, Rev. W. Vaughan Jozies, Mr W. A. Bury, secretary, and Mr W. Overton, treasurer. The CHAIRMAN read a letter from Mr John Lewis, regretting his inability to attend, and stating timt he should very much wish, as he had urged at two pre- vious meetings, that some younger men were incluued in the list of managers. The CHAIRMAN explained that the Government report had not yet been received, but he might say that they expected to have a larger grant that year than last year. Mr OVERTON then read the statement of accounts for 1891-92. The grant received was £940 19s 7d subscriptions, E205 9s 6d offertories, X39 12s 9d and school pence, £ 99 2s 4d. The total income was zEI,339 7s 2d. The salaries amounted to £ 1. 31.6 ss 2d; books, apparatus, and stationery, cost zEI51 4s 5d and fuel, light, and cleaning, JE91 7s 3d. The total expenditure was Y,1,850 6s 6d, leaving a balance due to the treasurer of X510 19s 4d. Since the accounts had been closed, kll 4s 3d had been received in sub- scriptions. In the building account, the balance in hand was E770 19s 6d. Mr Overton said that the subscriptions were much the same. The offertories amounted to considerably more than last year. The salaries were a little more than in the previous year. The balance against the treasurer seemed a large one, but it was cleared ott at tne ena or evwj- soon as they received the grant from the Govern- men t. The CHAIRMAN said that in October, 1891, the balance due to the treasurer was E226 16s 5d, and the balance this year was S,510 19s 4d. That seemed as though they were rapidly running into debt. But when they examined the matter they found that, instead of being in a worse position, they were in a 7 I r Overton li?Ld 7 found that better. In the first place, Mr Overton had found that there was E14 10s more in the bank than in the cash book. This was an item which had not been entered. Then there was the fee grant for the fourth quarter, which had not yet been received. That amounted to a4, and there was also due the difference between E96 and £84 for the four quarters. That amounted to X132, and they would receive it when the grant came. Then last year they paid Mr Mason, Mrs Scott, and Miss Boston, a portion of the grant, owing to them from the previous year's work. This amounted to X206 15s. Adding these amounts to- gether, thev came to E353 5s. If they deducted this from ZE510 19s 4d, the balance due to the treasurer, they would find that the balance against the treasurer, as far as they could ascertain. Was JE157 145 4d. Mr JOHN BcltY moved the adoption of the state- ment of accounts. lie thought it should not be issued to the subscribers until it was possible to send the report with it. It would also be well, if a short state- ment were drawn up, explaining the reason of the large balance due to the treasurer. Sir R. E. EGERTON seconded, and the accounts were adopted. The CHAIRMAN moved a vote of thanks to Mr Overton for the great trouble he had taken in the duties of treasurer, and the kindly interest he had shown in the management of the schools. He thought tliev could not thank Mr Overton too cordially for the work he had done. He set an example to him (the Vicar) every day, of earnest church work. Mr JONES seconded the resolution, which was unanimously passed. Mr OVERTON replied, and said it had been to him a pleasure to do what he had done. He thought it would be well if he had a little assistance. There were a number of new comers in the town, with whom he was unacquainted, and a younger man would be a great assistance to him. The CHAIRMAN said, if Mr Overton would mention the matter at one of the managers' meetings, he was sure they would be glad to give him any assistance in the matter. The following gentlemen were appointed managers The Mayor, Sir R. A. Cunliffe, Sir R. E. Egerton, Mr John Bury, Mr Howel Davies, Mr T. Bury, Mr J. Oswell Bury, Mr John Jones, Mr John Lewis, Mr Alfred Owen, Mr W. J. Russell, Mr W. J. Sisson, Mr G. Weaver, Dr. Edward Davies, Mr Ll. Hugh Jones, Mr R. Williamson, Mr J. T. Davies, Dr. Palin, Mr Edmund Mason, and the Vicar and clergy of the parish. Mr Overton was re-elected treasurer, and Mr Wjii. Bury, secretary.

y DENBIGH TOWN COUNCIL. TUESDAY.—Present The Mayor (J. Howel Gee), Aldermen E. T. Jones, T. J. Williams, and J. T. Hughes, Councillors R. Humphreys Roberts, T. A. Wynne Edwards, W. D. W. Griffith, Boaz Jones, Robert Owen. Thomas Andrews, D. II. Davies, W. Keepfer, W. Mellard, and the clerk, Mr J. Parry- Jones. ABSENTEES. A letter of apology was received from Mr W. H. Evans. Mr Thomas Davies, butcher, sent a message of apology. Mr WYXXF. EDWARDS thought a written apology should be sent. It was beginning a. new system. Mr T. J. WILLIAMS thought it was an exceptional oase, he was very busy. The MAYOB thought the least a councillor might do was to take the trouble of writing his apology. Mr MELLARD thought it was done in ignorance rather than slightingly. Both were excused. THE EXPENDITURE. Amongst the bills for payment were Aid. b. T. ir-kiies 122 for sundry ironmongery. Returning officers' charges for November election, S17. For the repair of lamps, X9. For poor rates, Ac., on the Market Hall loan, Y,91 ls 9d. On the street improve- ment loan, S40 0:3 4d. THE FIRE BRIGADE. The Fire Br-gade Committee recommended the purchaeo of new hose and couplings. Some discussion ensued respecting a proper place to keep the hose, and the matter was left to the committee with power to act. NEW LAMPS. Several new lamps were ordered in dilterent parts of the town. THE HEALTH OF THE BOROUGH. I The MEDICAL OFUCEH informed the Council that he had no report on the condition of health in the borough for the last month.—Orders were given to proceed against persons for polluting the Henllall- street stream, and a long letter was read from Dr. Hughes on a case of fever in Charnell's Well district. There appears to be a medical dispute on the matter, and the question was left over, the Council relying upon the report given at a special meeting of the Council by its sanitary ofifcer. THE HENLLAN WATER SUPPLY. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE ? The agenda contained notice to receive the report of the Surveyor on the best means of remedying the defect at the Henllan water supply reservoir, which had been damaged by the recent heavy flood and storm. The Henllan Water Supply Committee presented a report to the effect that the damage could be repaired by the Surveyor at a small outlay. Mr WYNNE EDWARDS proposed an amendment to the committee's proposal. He was sorry, being a member of that committee, not to agree to the resolu- tion of the majority, but the difference between them was so great. He would refer to some remarks made by his friend, Mr Humphreys Roberts, as to what he had said about the responsibilities of the Borough Surveyor, and which he said was a severe attack upon ) the Surveyor. He was not present at the meeting of I' the committee when those remarks were made, or he could have enlightened Mr Roberts on the matter. He entirely misconstrued his remarks. What he said was that the Surveyor was not responsible, but that they were responsible. The Surveyor had done all he could in the way of working, but the Council, and Mr R. H. Roberts in particular, were responsible. [Mr ROBERTS: Hear, hear.] [Mr BOAZ JONES: Well, well, now !] It was proposed in July to accept the offer of Mr Turner, the engineer, to revise and inspect the plans of their surveyor, and in the follow- ing August meeting, notwithstanding the fact that Mr Turner had reduced his charge, Mr Roberts proposed that the resolution be rescinded, and by passing a resolution, that a competent engineer's advice be not carried out, became responsible. [Mr ROBERTS Hear, hear.] He had a letter from Mr W. D. W. Griffith threatening action if the works were not carried out, and a resolution was passed that the work be carried out by a committee, and although they arrived at that decision, he wanted them to call in aeom- patent waterengineer. Hewasascapable of judging as any member of that committee, and he did not con- sider himself competent to deal with that reservoir. He went on to explain, where he considered the scheme was at fault in detail. They, not the Surveyor were responsible, and their duty was to caJl in the engineer, and he wanted to know whielf Vksl- the greatest snub to the Surveyor, for a committee, ex- posed of a lawyer, draper, ironmonger, and one or two other kind of people—(laughter)—to deal with the matter, or the calling in of a competent man of his own profession ? He considered it his duty to send a report of the remarks made by Mr Roberts to Mr Turner, and his letter dealt with it. The Town Clerk then read the letter addressed to the Mayor. Mr Turner considered that the remarks made by Mr Roberts, misrepresented the facts of the case, and did an injury to him personally. Had his instruction been carried out, they would have been intact then. The plans he examined were crude and imperfect; there was no waste weir, and it was not structurally safe. Mr Roberts should learn the difference between a waste weir and a by-wash, and not make reckless charges. Mr WYNNE said he proposed that before any steps were taken to spend the ratepayers' money, it was advisable to seek the advice of a practical and ex- perienced engineer in the construction of works of the kind. Mr W. D. W. GRIFFITH seconded the amendment The committee should be unanimous if possible, and not only was there very great difference of opinion between the members in that important great im- provement, but he felt bound to say, that he differed from the view of the committee. He had nothing to say that would reflect upon the Surveyor but they ought to procure the advice of a quaHfied engineer in the matter. He thought there was an error in dealing with the water, and in the construc- tion. The Surveyor had given it his best attention, and carried on the work extremely well, and it could not have been carried out better by anyone. If he had any fault to find with the Surveyor it was that he listened to the Pressure Committee, and undertook the work, instead of saying water engineerincr Was not his work. to Mr R. HUMPHREYS ROBERTS said his friend Mr Wynne Edwards, had made some remarks about hin that evening, and he had the right of DrotP«r against them. Mr Edwards, whi?tre?uSg Jbf offi,?e of Mayor and thanking the omci??f? ST d d t k th ser- vices rendered, took the opportu?i?-?? ?r- hander to Mr Davies about his Mn?t ?? S ??' with the water works. Ther?? ??? tune, because he knew the question Was b p. cussed he thought proper to ?ake? t?? ?marks when no one could reply. Mr pi. to Mr Turner. He wjftlad^ 6??? ffEdwards to, 'Ur Turner, He wasglad to find tbat'Alr ^letter had so little to do. Mr Turner s„; had been «« ottt the work?, W()Ul a aye Deen intact. Some part of it w?s ?ctod upon with respect ? the mill-race, as wsshown by the h^ report. He recommended the use of the mill-r^ ace as ?-wash.and that settled the matter as far as l\Ir Turner WM concerned. They were told byMrGn?th they ought to incur additional expense by cllliiig in an engineer. Wh?t was the use, the. did not act upon his advice before. In November, 1888, the borough surveyor reported Mr s™u„„Cs- tion with respect to the use of the miil race, and they did not admit that the survoyoias the cau.e of the failure of the miserable attair^. -Ln :1av a s?.??.?°°"? passed that £ 20 should be given to ?Afr Turner and why ?.' a'.?' in consequence of the Loc?t Government snrveyor being of ?°'?"' ?it the work could not be efficiently done ,to-t;. estinu'tte by £200 or S300, ,tnd ?NTr Turner was simply Ei^sa1$'&>B feasible and workable. He opposed that £20 for lo3king over it few plans. tiid    in- he would do it for E15. In Augu:3t, 1890, a letter was received from the I,OCld Government Bo;trd,  "IrT?-ner c?Ued the surveyor's crude pla;¡s %vere nassed by the Government surveyoi, who was Jas, nullified as Mr Turner or Mr Edwards Mr LduaiJs was at that time he?d of everything; he W?s M?oi, Kid looked into everything. Mr EDWARDS: I did not. Mr ROBERTS said he gave him credit for it. He would like to ask Mr Edwards when he visited the works; he was one of the committee. Mr Griffith had great interest at stake, tzid visited the spot weekly. Mr GRIFFITH: I did not visit it weekly. Mr ROBERTS: Why didn't you then, and tell the mistakes that were being made. Mr GIUFFITII I told him, but the plans were oelllg carried out. Ca Mr?B?: Why did you not bring it before the Council, sir ? Mr Edwards was the Mayor, and represented the interests of the ratepayers in a special capacity as such. He knew that the surveyor had a very heavy lob. but he refrained from giving advice. Did he so to the works as Mayor during his term of office except three weeks before the accident, because of a complaint of Mr Griffith, that there was a leakage. It was tested for some days and no leakage was found, and he was satisfied so far as the test well, Mr Edwards never made a, single suggestion. "No," he said, I want an engineer, they won't have one, and I'll have the laugh at them." Mr E. T. JONES said he understood the argument to be that if an engineer had been procured they would not have failed. Anyone could point out the weakness when the accident happened. For instance, when the Chester bridge was made it was passed by the Government Inspector, and the very first train that went over it broke it down. The engineer had not provided for the possibility of the train leaving the rails. In the Liverpool Waterworks, where the best engineering skill was procured, a plug was put into a pipe, mid a mistake by a workman deluged Oswestry. It was the same case there, no one could foresee the possibility of that accident. They knew how to remedy it, and it would not happen again. Mr HUGHES said he did not like the reflection made on the Surveyor. The Council passed that the work should be done by the committee, and the Surveyor, in whom they had confidence, and why should certain members of the committee find a failure here, and a failure there, when they agreed to carry out the work as it was done by the Borough Surveyor. It seemed ridiculous for certain gentlemen to attribute the fault to not calling in an engineer, and call the Borough Surveyor's work amateur engineering. They should pass a vote of thanks acknowledging services done without payment. Mr Turner, or any other engineer, could not have foreseen the accident, and they would not surely call in an engineer to do a small work of repair which could be done by the Surveyor if he had done the work so far. Mr WYNNE EDWARDS wished to speak. The TOWN CLERK pointed out that he could not, according to standing orders. A mover of an amend- ment could not speak twice. Mr WYNNE EDWARDS examined the orders, and then threw them across the table with some remark. (Laughter.) The MAYOR said, in respect to calling an engineer at that juncture, it was bad policy to change a horse in mid stream. He had no doubt the work would be carried out efficiently. For the amendment, Messrs Keepfer, Mellard, Griffiths, and Edwards voted, and eight voted for the resolution that the work be done by the Surveyor. Mr WYNNE EDWARDS said he understood that the Surveyor was the responsible person, and not the committee, and he wished his name erased from that committee. The MAYOR It is of no use talking like that. You are responsible, as a member of this Council. I MISCELLANEOUS. I I It was resolved that the question ot providing a footpath in front of the Drill Hall be referred to the Highway Committee, with power to act. Mr EDWARDS I'll take no further part in the deliberations. The MAYOR sa.id a great deal had been said of reponsibility, but it was no use to try and shirk it on a civil engineer. They were the responsible people, and it was their duty to do the best they could under the circumstances for the ratepayers. (Hear, hear.) Mr Roberts, the borough nuisance inspector, was appoined bailiff and toll collector for the ensuing twelve months. It was resolved to leave the Lrraig ten as at present, and not erect a pump there. A letter was read from the Secretary of the Den- bigh Water Company, saying the directors had taken means for preventing pollution in the water at Ystrad, and saying the directors were willing to re- ceive a committee of the Council. Mr HUGHES thought the directors should meet the Council. (Hear, hear.) Mr EDWARDS thought the directors were coming round to the Council's way of thinking, now that they said there was a possibility of pollution. The CLERK thought the directors should meet the Council. ————— »

NORTH WALES ENGLISH BAPTIST UNION. The half-yearly meetings, in connection with the North Wales English Baptist Union, were held on Monday, at Mount Plcasant English Baptist Chapel, Ponkey. In the afternoon, a conference was held, the Rev. Henry Rees presiding. Among those present at the conference were the Re\s. J. Raymond, Llall- dudno (secretary) W. R. Saunders, Bangor W. Jenkins, Buckley; W. Hughes, Colwyn Bay: Digain ■Williams, Holyhead; J. Griffiths, Llanfairfechan J. Williams, Llangollen W. D, Lewis, Rhyl Tlios. T> — I Jl T T T 1 J-- -1 i\uueiLb, opniuiCL o IIIJIUS, JJIIUIUUUUU iutssis Simon Jones, Wrexham; J. R. Beck (treasurer), lhllgor; Jones, Penybryn, Llangollen W. C. Dodd, Liftiigolleti; J. Evans, Hhos; W. Edwards, Relf, Holyhead, etc. A lengthy discussion took place with regard to the Colwyn Bay Institute, and it was pro- posed, and seconded, that the minutes relating to this matter, as passed at Holyhead, be rescinded.—An amendment, that these minutes stand, was put to the meeting and carried.—A letter from the London Secretary of the Union was read, stating that some churches had not contributed to the mission funds, in consequence of which such churches would not be entitled to the grants. The rule relating to grants was read to the meeting by Mr Beck. The Rev. Henry Hees was appointed to prepare a circular letter for the next meeting.—The Rev. J. Spinther James was unanimously accepted as a member of the Union.—It was decided to hold the annual meet- ing in June next at Rhyl. A sermon was delivered in the evening by the Rev. W. D. Lewis, Rliyi. There I was a good attendance in the evening. A —

i MONTHLY MEETING AT I MYNYDDISSA. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Calvinistic Methodists of the Flintshire district was held at Mynyddissa, en Monday and Tuesday, Mr II. H. Hughes, Caergwrle, in the chair. The first meeting commenced at eleven on Monday, when a very suggestive paper was read by the Rev. W. B. Jones, Gwersyllt, on the Sciat," or church meeting, which was followed hy a useful discussion, during which stress was laid on the importance of devoting atten- tion to the young people of our churches. Reference, was made to the death of Mr Daniel Blackwell. Rhosesmor, a much respected deacon of that church, and a vote of condolence with his family was passed. At the afternoon meeting, a brief account was given of the church at Mynyddissa, a bright and hopeful tone was given to the report, and the church seemed to be a living and energetic one. A report was read of a committee appointed to investigate some cases of dispute which had occurred in a church at Chester, and it was decided to summon all of the officers to the next monthly meeting with a view of putting an end to the matter. The Rev. D. M. Davies gave a report of the Association at Aber- gele, to which he had been delegated by the monthly meeting. Attention was called to the united prayer week, at the beginning of the new year. All the churches were urged to give special attention to these meetings on this as on previous occasions. A resolution in favor of Mr Bowen Rowland's Local Option Bill for Wales was passed, and also a. petition was adopted in favor of Mr J. H. Roberts' Bill for amending the Sunday Closing Act. The proposed rules of the preachers' and deacons' fund were read, and after a lively discussion they were referred for consideration to the various district meetings. In the evening there were public services, when the Revs. W. Williams, Brymbo, and G. Owen, Rhosddu, preached. At ten a.m. on Tuesday a, general church meeting was held, the subject matter being Christian work," when addresses on the subject were delivered by several ministers. In the afternoon sermons were preached by the Revs. H. W. Griffith, Rhosesmor, and the Rev. J. S. Davies, Chester. In the evening sermons were preached by the Revs. D. Jones, Mold, and E. Jones, Adwy'r Clawdd.

ELEGANT AND USEFUL HOLIDAY GIFTs.-The gift a person makes is in keeping with the taste and thought of the individual who makes it. Expense has nothing to do with it. In this age many pretty and useful things are not expensive. A common person may make a common present, but one with a refined mind will always exercise good taste and good sense in what he gives. It is a mistake to throwaway money on gifts which are useless, for while they may give pleasure to the recipient, the only gifts which aflord anything more than a passing pleasure are those which are useful. Among the latter class are good instructive books, or better still some useful toilet requisite like a box of Toilet "Vinolia" Soap, which cannot fail to please, and is strongly recommended for winter use by medical men to keep the skin smooth and free from roughness. The Vestal Vinolia Soap is also a charming article. KAY'S COMPOUND Essence of Linseed, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c„ 9jd., 13d., &c. Of Chemists. 2414 "THE FINEST TEA THE WORLD PRODUCES" is a phrase which has come into use by unprincipled traders, to foist upon the public medium and low-class teas by the use of high-sounding names. Believing that honcst tea is the best policy, we are selling an honest tea, with an honest name, in our Pekoo Blend," at Is 8d a pound which we guarantee superior to what is usually meant by above phrase.-PHILLIPS and Co., Teamen, Wrexham. tl793a

COMING-OF-AGE REJOICINGS AT I ELLESMERE. The I of ir. C. v K. Mainwaring, of oSS E!Îesmere, WilS celebrated on Saturday. The town; which was gaily decorated, was crowded from an early hour. Mottoes expressive of various good wishes were displayed in liberal profusion. At 10.30 a procession of Some 1,500 or 2,000 pcrsons was formed in the Square, being comprised of VoknUewer^ Oddfellows, tenantry, fire brigade, & c., marched t^o Oteley, where Mr T. J. Rider, on behalf of the Td±y' Vtoac T!l%=.Prilbifol address. The Hev. W. C. B, Kynn,ston, on beha,lf of the committee, subscribers, and fnendsin kil^smere, presented a punch bowl, and an addiess. The in- scriptions on the presents were as follows :-On the tea service. » Presented to C. F. K. Mainwaring, 'Esq on attaining his majority, by the tenantry of he Ote]ey e.?.tc in Shropshire Cheshire  'cnd DcnbigM?hirc. Dccombcr 17th, 1892. S On the inkstand, ?Pre?nicd to C. F. K. MMnw?ing, Esq., by the 0 ?eley garden and estate workmen, on hi?'c? ? ? ?e. December 17th, 1892." On the punch bowl, ? Presented to Charles Franeis Kynas M?nw?h.g by his friends in Ellesmere and- nci?hboiuh-.cd, on his .LtUunmg his lii?o?ilt? 17th Decc?.ber 1892.- An inkstand was also handed to Mr Mainwaring by one of the I?che tenants. It bore the inscript?n, Presented to Charles l?.cis Ky.mton M..i?v?ring, Esq. on Ltt,,tiiiiiig his n?jority, by the Lache ten-?try, December ?17.h 1892 The company present responded to Mr Mamwar- ing's invitation to taste the twenty-one year old ale, and the health of the heir was drunk, and many kind -j..l- +. "'A"l,, wishes for his future passed irom muum ™ The procession then reformed, and proceeded to the II General Market at Ellesmere, where they dined. The foll,) iig is a list of the presents received by Mr MainWii. i ï'" :-A sil vcr tea service, consisting Of two teapots, st,. rl. an d cream ewer, and sugar basin, in oak case (with :wription) a massive silver ifcn- teith-bowl (with inscription) an inkstand a stiver blotting book (with inscription) a silver inkstanu (with inscription) a pair of breach-loading ejector nuns, by Westley Richards, from his father an oak case containing six mustard and pepper pots, irom his mother a gold-mounted leather letter case, irom his brother; a gold watch, from Dowager Lady il- liams Wynn a pa.ir of diamond sleeve links, from Mrs Edward Mainwaring an antique silver beaker, from Mrs Williams Wynn, of Cefn a silver lamp, from Miss Williams and Miss A. Williams a silver match box, Mr R. K. Mainwaring a carriage vaicn, Mr Owen J. Williams silver pencil, Lady Williams Hash and pearl studs, Sir W. and Lady V» iiliams Wynn a silver cigarette case, from Mr E. Bland; a brass inkstand, from Mr J. Kendall, of _i<ode!- wyddan a dash board watch, Hon. Mr and Mrs G. T. Kenyon silver paper knife, Mrs Kynaston silver and ivory paper knife, Mr James Kendall; sih-er- mounted cigar case, Mrs C. Mostyn Owen mM-bie letterweiglit, Mr and Mrs St. L. liglie letter ease, Mrs Kuoilys draped easel from wood of s.s. Great Eastern, Mr and Mrs Lythgoe pincushion, Mrs Rish water color sketch, Mrs Girardot; letter case, the Misses Tower a diamond pin. from Mr E. Peel a hunting whip, from Mr and Mrs Hugh Peel a. match box, from Mrs Radcliffe a. silver-mounted I)iitt(ii hook and shoe horn, from Mr and Hon. Mrs Charles Williams a diamond pin, from Mrs Brown- low Tower. In the evening a public dinner was spread in the Town Hall, under the presidency of the Rev. W. C. E. Kynaston, of Hardwick. Amongst the company present were :—Mr and Mrs S. K. Mainwaring, Mr C. F. K. Mainwaring, Mr W. R. K. Mainwaring, the Dowager Lady Williams Wynn, Mrs Williams Wynn, Mrs Townsend Mainwaring, Mr Robert Williams, Mr O. M. J. Williams, Mr R. K. Main- waring, Miss D. Mostyn Owen, Rev. W. C. Tabor, Mr F. E. Reynolds, Mr George Parry, Mr A. J. P. Child, Rev. D. Moody, Dr. Roe, Mr Ellis. Stocks, Rev F. Alderson, Mr E. Williams, Greeiiiiiii. Mr F. W. Bickley, Mr T. Jones, Colemero. ?it Hill, Mr J. Cornish, Mr T. Williams, Mr James Kendall, Miss Williams, Brow, Miss A. Williams, Brow, Rev J. Peake, Mr L. Owen, Mr and Mrs Brownlow Tower, Mr C. A. Pearse, Mr R. Thomas. Mr Ilighley, Lee, Mr Josiali Jones, Mr Reece, Mr John Kendall. Mr A. T. Jebb, Mr Spencer E. Smith, Mr II. R. Giles, Mr Hayward, Mr Mclntyre, Mr E. Jones, Mr C. Davies, Mr F. J. Brown, Mr J. Pay, Mr J. A. S. Jennings, Mr A. T. Sheraton, Mr C. Emberton, Mr T. Woodville. Mr C. Moore, Dr Harrison, Dr Glasson, Mr R. E. Lloyd, Mr E. K. Bicklev, Mr F. Povey, Mr P. Edwards, Mr T. Emberton, Mr F. B. Owen. Mr John Owen, ?Ill' W. Lee, Mr H. Hawkins, MrT. J. Rider, MrO. B. Cu. Ilr W. Cureton, Mr Tiinmis, Mr W. Clay, Mr E. Clay, Mr R. Williams, Mr W.Nnnncrley, Mr T. Thompson, Mr C. Parry, Mr Legh, Mr Edwards, Newton. Rev H. Pugh, Mr Cureton, Mr Booth, Mr Moseley, Mr T. Jones, C. B., Mr Thomas, Whitchurch, Mr S. Cooke, and Mr V. Everett. The CHAIKMAN, in proposing the health of their chief guest, said they wished him every congratula- tion and good wish on that occasion. Let him remember the words of Shakespeare, that if he were true to himself it would follow as the night the day he could not then be false to any man. and if he should live to the sere and yellow leaf he would have that which should accompany old age, obedience, love, and troops of friends. (Loud cheers.) The toast was received with musical honors, and the glee pnrty sang the part song, The Eetter. Mr C. F. K. MAINWARING, who on rising was received with loud and prolonged cheering, said he thanked them most heartily for the kind words they had spoken of him. He did not think Mr Kynaston should have praised him up so much he had spoken as if he had done nothing wrong in his life. He felt fully conscious of the fact that he had now reached a stage in his life when he must take upon himself duties which, although they might not be unpleasant, still were responsible duties, and he would have to discharge them to the best of his ability. (Cheers.) He had had a good example set him by his father, who had done his best to fulfil bis duties in the best possible manner. (Cheers.) If he took as much trouble to do his duty as his father did to fulfil his, he would not go far wrong. (Cheers ) He must thank them most ] w-)i-(Is tnd for their sinccrc]y for their kind words and for their presents. He did not know how to c::press his feelings that morning, as everybody seemed to be looking at him. (Laughter and cheers,) The rejoicings were continued on Monday, and were participated in by, amongst others, the inmates I of the workhouse, about sixty of whom sat down to a capital dinner, which was given them by Mr S. K. Mainwaring. At one o'clock the cottagers and laborers on the estate, to the number of 100, were entertained by Mr Mainwaring to an excellent dinner at Otelev, to com- memorate the coming-of-age. Amongst the company present at the dinner were the Dowager Lady j Wiliiams Wvnn. Mrs Townshcnd M:unw?rir?. Mrs Hugh Peel, Miss Owen, Mr H. Williams, Mr S. K. and Mrs Mainwaring, Mr Frank Mainwaring, Mr j Handle Mainwaring, and the Rev, H. Moody, and I the majority of them waited actively on the guests. j About half-past three between 400 and 500 of the j children connected with the various Sunday Schools j of Ellesmere marched through the principal strcels I of the town, headed by the Ellesmere Volunteer Band, to the Town Hall, where the Rejoicings Com- mittee entertained them at tea, for which Messrs. Tims and Sons were the caterers. Afterwards, about 270 of the lady inhabitants were gratuitously supplied with tea, which they much enjoyed. Later in the evening the Ellesmere Volunteer Band played selec- tions of music in the Square. The children of the parish of Welshampton, to the number of about 200, were entertained to tea on Monday. On Tuesday night a ball took place at Otelev. A

I BRYMBO NOTES. The unusually mild and open weather at this festive season has brought primroses into bloom in several places. Some of the collieries have only been working three or four days this week. At most of the collieries work will be suspended for the greater part of next week. ?-  Cliristiii?isti0e with Sir George Morgan is spending Christmasiide with Lady Morgan at Mentone, ,nd it is pleasing to note that they h?ve both improved in health. The chief attraction this week, has been the popular entertainment given at the church schools, by a selection of the children from the three departments. There was a crowded audience, the proceeds being in aid of the schools. The juveniles won many- hearty plaudits. The Brymbo and Broughton Musical Society has commenced practices in the Pentre Girls' School. The Society has in preparation the Messiah," and is making good head-way with most of the choruses. The Society received an invitation, cu masse, to attend Plygain, the Welsh service at St. John's Church, at six o'clock on Christmas morning. It was respectfully declined. At a special Welsh service on Christmas Day the carols will be rendered in English. The Christmas Eisteddfod, once a very flourishing local institution, has quite died out here. The schools have closed for two weeks.

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markets. WRr.XIIAM. CATT?T;, Moinli.'V. Tradi-•' ;• i :is A. market. Beef was not much inquired f_ or, oa„ :tL if. wt. :lrcr, the best iiiakii: up to Shi per ih. 'Hu r«- viv.a fair dc- nl,),ild for I)ig. 'NIli?li fL,11.Ss 1,? r 'et're ibs There was a very slow sal" for calves, iiud none for store cattle at all. Dairj cows ;ntid.: ivcm f?i.? ?io? each. THl ItSDAV. s. c1. s. d. Red wheat (ne-.v), per 75!h: 4 0 to 4 5 Oats (old), per bushel of L) 34 to 4 0 O.tt, 2 7 to 3 ] Malting barley, pc-r measure 4 0 to < 6 O-rindin^ barley, 36 to 4 0 Potatoes (new),round, per 12011,is 2 6 to 0 0 Butter, per lb. of 1 3 to 1 4 Beef, pert)). 5 to 9 Mutton, per Ili 6 to 9 Pork, 7 to 9 VCILI, I I 7 to 9 I 9 to 00 Fowls, per couple 3 0 to 5 0 Ducks, „ 5 0 to 6 0 E1:: per Œ g og g Eggs, 9 to 10 for a shilling. >101,0. (seed), 9s I to LO-I; oats (okl), Ss ud to 6s liolibet butler, Is 2Ad to Is 3d per ]i).; eggs, iC for a shilim: n:THIX. ItUTHIX. 1')t"'1'11. MO::JV.Y.—BuftT, Is 5.1 per i)<. H?.n for a shiU'r" Fowls, 5.s 6I to 4-: 6'I. D.k' '!? t.<?, i,rc)n?.  !1. I 1 1-11-! .?l" 11')" -Ç-]T. }' Vv'KTJN'nsDAy." !.ai\L-e I'ticndanee of e..imtrv folk. Busi- ncss brisk. Fowls, 3s to 4s. D'.ieks, 4s tn 5s pc-r couple. Geese, ojd per lb. Tur"eys, 0d per ib. K^s, 10 for a' II shilling. Butter, Is 5d and Is 6? per ib. CHESTF.U. Conx,S?t'u'.?jy.- The lea*!i;i; fe:f.un in the rr.tin trade is depression, markets being exceedingly du)L pm-s) 'v pr ?nd millers indifferent: as to purchasing English whfat' the eoiiditim beina in the majority oi i;a:!uee-; inferior. The market was thinly attended, t-inl. the business done has been a'laiust :-el!: rs. The trade Renerallv is vci". ?n'ct ill all other grain, and late values canuot bo upheld. Indian corn of aU descriptions is ???i)) easier on the week's rates, also fon-i-u wheat which i'? also lever having a orrespoueiuK o-Tcel -i iii.-iMi '?'  j  E(\¡;if};:ï¡¥;];j: !:ii:¡,¡:j ôf¡¡ barley, now, 4s pei'7C!b. ''m-u'. 2. t 2 .??? 43n?. beaus, 6s 6tl p'-rSOi's.: r:?. ■■ i/i: ?' M T>cr 2101 bs.; Indian corn, no-.v. 11-5 1, t T? per 240ibs. CHESHIRE BeTTEH AND EGOS.- QH-actions: Chester- Butter, Is 5d per lb. e;s 7 for St :;ekpcrt: B-iiter Is 6,1 and Is 7d per 11,. eggs, 6 for Is. Aitriuehnm: Butter' Is G(I per 11). eggs, 5 and 6 for Is. Macclesfield Butter Is 5(1 per lb.; eggs, 7 for Is. Crewe Butter, 6dper lb. eggs, 6 and 7 for Is. Samlhaeh Butter, Is 5d per lb- C;Z!S, 7 for Is. CHKKSE, Wednesday.—At (hi; fair there was a pit«-h oi from 23 to 30 tons of cheese, as compared with 30 tons at the corresponding fair or hist ycjir. There was a Jaree attendance of buyers. The market opened slowly' continued so fcr about an hour. Tile prices made >fc,i\vod a downward tendency, imt i;i fnirly £ <»nd Umo most of {ho' lots were cleared out at the f-dlov.iug prices Common' 55s to GOs medium, 61s to G4s and liner mialitv, 6Ss if; 70s. CUE WE. CATTLE, Monday.—Smaii supply of fltl: and store f toci; good attcndancc of buyers. Prices:—Beef, 5<1 to 6'.d; mutton, 7d to 8d; porket pigs. 10-; 4d per score: bacon pigs, 10s 4(1 per sci re. New milch and calving eows and heifers, Cl4 to £ 18 £9; itoeks, £4 to £6: store pigs, 15s to 45s. OSWESTRY. WEDNESDAY.—'White wheat (new!. 4s 2d to 4; C-1 red wheat (new), 4s to 4s 4,1 1)1,1). 15s 3,1 to 185 3d ?!ew .? ?) I l 15s J.I to 18s M !)c.w 12s 6d to 14s malting barley, 14s to 16s 6d; potatoes, 2s Sd to 3s per measure; butter. Is 4<1 to Is 5;1; beef, 7<1 to 9d; mutton, 8d to Sd veal, 7d to 9.1: lamb, 711 to 9d; po,rk f)(J to 8d per lb fowl* 4s to 5s; ducks, 5s to 6s per couple turkeys, 6s Gd to 7s each geese, 6s to 7s each eges. 7 to t for a shilling. EL1,ESMF.I{E. TIJESD 'Y.—White wheat, 4s 4d to 4s Gd: red, 4s 31 to 4* barley, 3s 6d to 4s oats, 3s to 3s 6d; ergs, ? to a tor Is; butter, Is Id to Is 5d per 16f)z. foi-Is, 611 to 4s per couple ducks. 5s to 6s per couple. WHITCHURCH. FRIDAY.—Wheat, 3s lOd to 4s per 751bs.; barlev, 3s Sd to 4s 3.1 per 701bs.: oats, 2s 10.1 to is 6d ¡¡!'f 50Jb.s.: egg. b to g for Is; butter, Is 3,1 to Is 6:1 per 16oz.; rowb, 3. to 4s per couple ducks, 5, to 5s 6d per couple potatoes, 2s 3d to 2s 6:1 per measure beef, 6d to per lb.; mutton SdtoSd; veal, 7tl to 8d; pork, 7d to 8d rabbits, 2s 3d te 2s 6d per couple. BIRKENHEAD. TUESDAY.—Hay, £ 4 to £ 410s per ton; clover, .£4 10s to JE5 5s; straw, wheat, £ 2 17s Gil to £ 3 5s straw, oat, £2 10s to J3 2s 6J; turnips, 18s to il 1-i; m.i iure, 33 to 5s per tor. LIVERPOOL. TUF.SDA Y.-Cheese, per 1121bs.: Finest States, 53s to 54s 6d. Kats, per 120—Irish Hen, lis to lis 6d Canadian! Quebec. 7s 6d to Ss Sd Ontario, 9s Gd to 10s 2d. Conx, Tuesday.—Libera! nrrivnls and some prc-~sure to eiTect sales ex Iil .tN- had a depressing inttueuce on Y.-1:eat, but advices of smaller shipments, stimulated speculative buying, mid the quantity afloat (wheat and flour) being reduced 135,000 eunrlxrs, forward deliveries ruled fairly steady. At market holders of -poT, parcels acceptetlItl to 2d per cental under Friday's rates, and a moderate consumptive bu sine-s re suited. Calif(lrl;iali futures, with buyers holding "If and in the absent e of pressure, showed no material change. lied American futures, after giving way id per lOOlbs., recovered part of the decline and closed steady at about 7,1 per cental re- duction on the day. East Indian futures attracted little attention, and continued nominal.

DR. E. PAN JONES AND '• THE LAND FOK THE PEOPLE." On Alonday evening this lecture was delivered at Caergwrle, the proceeds being iu aid of the Kechabite Club. The Hev. John Morgan Jones pre- sided. The lecturer expressed his willingness to answer any questions. lie had no intention of speaking to them as a party politician, but simply on the rights of the workingman. How was it one class must ask permission of the other class to live? lvhere did the landlords get their rights to the land from ? It belonged to the nation, and the inhabitants of the country. (Ileitr, lieztr.) The law of possession was framed by the landlords, and the law of inheritance was to be deprecated. He remembered the time when working men could live better on 7s per week than they now could on 14s. because in those days there was common land for their benefit. If the cattle strayed now they soon heard of 10s and CObts, (BUlr, hear.) '1 lie landlord grabbed at everything on land and sea, even the birds sixty yards or more in the air, the only thing he knew 'of' unclaimed being the flies and gllitts-(bughter)-and when they could find use for them they would claim tilEtiC also. (Loud laughter.) The oppression of land- lordism was omnipresent. The royalties were a grievrus burden. Xot on'y were the people devoured in the shape of rent. but thev were driven off the liiid-froii the cottages to over- crowd the towns. The small holdings were rapidly disappear; ng. V\ bile formerly there were half-a-dozen families living in ease and comfort, now there was scarcely one. Landlordism was crushed out of France exactly a century ago. The leasehold system was not in vogue in any other country in Europe, and yet we praised England as the land of the brave and the free. People were clamouring fur land measures, but it had always been. so far, for the farmer. No measure would benefit this conntrv. unless it brought back the people to the soil. I Hear, hear.) No great reiorm could take place until the land question had beL'n settted. The lecturer essaved to prove by analogy mat "Less landlords, less poverty." Let the people not forget their vast voting power, and be determined to wrest the blltl from the grasp of the landlords. Wherever it could be proved that purchase jiiciley had been paid any time-on this side of the De.uge—return it generously, as they did not want to rob them of anything. A law. which was not good for the landlords as well as tllc. -ood for nothing, for every acre that had been paid* for. there were two that had not. Sectarianism had been their political ruin, and landlords laughed at the qõutrrel. and took advantage of it. (Hear, hear.) He urged them to sink their differences, and stand up for the right of man. (Cheers.) A cordial vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed by the chairman, and seconded by Mr Hobert Griffiths.

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