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THB WREXHAM SCIENCE AND ART…
THB WREXHAM SCIENCE AND ART SCHOOLS. .tt a C(un""?ee meeting of these schools, A T ?f!?' .?tef-nooN, there were present :— Alto""1'1V'■ iniou Jones (chairman), Mr Councillor At d ern!.? .m- inion Joues (chairman ), Mr Councillor jj-r George Frater, Mr Coancillor TI-,nn'" to c I' 'y,. p. U?ca, Mr W. Pierce, Mr Councillor Fr.^eI;'icj.. t?e secretary, Mr Ashton Bradley; J, À CIHI.,¡,iek; the sere;ay, ..ur.ö.s ton Bradley; ??[1  Mr W. Fu-e. (i the??N ??j that in connection with the lie c N"if-? new gc?Qojg? ?r John Jones, opc!"ag ti Iv lent them a number of F,F ?"? plants. pia.ut?. ?,.?]hs was passed to Mr Jones, on the '???.tf?rPit-RCH. P'-o'? p'?? "? ?.? rCHl from Mr J. R. Prichard utc?)i iniittee for their kind vote and III4)I- ),,iiii).u -tt the deLLth of his father, ..xpre, ?Ii! .l'oiui I'tich?' 'n ?i.TA'.Y read j-i dr?ft agreement be- t?ceu t' ?- Corporation of Wrexham and that t\ ,itt \\ith rdcrencc to the new schools. The as-'ae'11'L1-iit st;ite«.l that the Corporation would ¡j.tfrceJl1L ¡.. the use of the rooms committee the use of the rooms ??l?ccir.L-r25d',1894,ata. yearly rental of ?. ? p,, j??. proposed that the chairman and -!rirv !"• authorised to si?t the agreement on the committee. ~1 A'IMUIIhI, and a?-eed to. i I." I I C d h ?'?( "s -"LiJ t Je()rpúratlO insured the ?, ./?''f H"t the cants and furniture. In the oUl 1 )' I ?'?t?v iu?-ured tlieir artic l es at £100 ?' 1[■ • • 'w had a greater number of casts and '?"?. ? ,,? h.?1 a greater Dumber of casts and "j?i fnnnuue. t O'll t? '?" "? Mr OWEN, seconded by Mr '? y permission was given to the secretary ILlI'" j' f.. c insure 1. the ?'t ?cessary. 'I' II 11 ] 1 Ù The LI '¡¡T, ;iild he had drawn up an agree- mcutwiththe master, Mr Fuge. but as Mr Fuge h-i-i i.»«. "-a oijnnrtunitv of going through it, h- woiilii •uiisi'St the matter be leit uver until Tin. C 'iO'St w;i!» adopted. The K.» TAiivasked whether it was the wish of the C,)Illl!llttee tint they should also have an t'ret'ininT with Miss Fuge. The Cn \)¡\ silld if the school could be roC,.Muisnl by the Science and Art Department as All 'i: MIi ^iss Fuge could be recognised as a pUml itaciitr, and they would receive assistance from the J 'ep irtment. He thought they ought to ask the] lep;:rlI11Cllt to recognise the school as an :irt "cho. jlr (''jiiiu-illor JONKS moved that the chairman, the secret iry, and the matter, should consider the question ilwl formulate an application to the De- partmcm to recognise Wrexham School as an Art School. This was agreed to. In rl'l'' to a question as to the financial POSITION "I the committee, the CHAIRMAN said they had received the grant from the Department, but thev lurt paid it all away that day. They were waiting* ii 'wcver, for the ^d rate from the Cor- poration "f Wrexham. He thought they ought to ask the ( "imty Council this year to allow part of the £ 100 tluy gave for technical instruction to go towards the linings they had put up in the new school. Mr CIIAK-VICK Could we not get ClOO for technical instruction and something extra for the tiitiiigs ? The C}1AIKMAN sft;" he was afraid they could not. The County Council only had C300 to allot over the whole county for technical instruction purposes. Mr Councillor JONES moved that they apply to the County Council for £100 to be used partly for technical in-tructiun and part to go towards the cjst of the fittings. Mr Cn.u wicK seconded, and the resolution was carried. Mr GIVKOF. FUAJEU moved that they become Affiliated with the City Guilds of the London Institute. They would then, he sa'd. be able to hold examinations in technical instruction, and the Guild- gave grants. It would cost the committee nothing. Mr FKASFR seconded, and the motion was i greed to. The CHAIRMAN- said that Mr Sillery was pre- pared tl. tl.aeh electricity. He had a certificate under the City Guilds. Mr C'HA: wicK said he would very much like to iee such classes started, and also in chemistry. He would like to know, however, whether it was the time to start them. The (.'IUIMUX said it was not. They made their programme months ago. The question of chemistry was gone into, and also the fitting up of a laboratory at the school, but the cost was verv gre.it. lie understood that they could use the county apparatus at Grove Park School. Mr CHAMYICK asked whether they could not start lectures in natural sciences ? The Ciikii,.i!A-x said they must move and ad- tance all the time, and they must watch their opportunities. The CUAIWIAX said the last year they had a rota jf the attendances ol the members of the com- mittee at the classes, but it did not act very well. When thev nil signed the agreement with the Department they entered into a solemn covenant thai thc-v would attend and sign the registers. He suggested that a small rota should be issued assigning two ladies and two gentlemen to each month. The Siit KMAiiT said that the last time the Inspector visited the schools he commented very strongly on the absence of the members of the committee. The CIIAIKM AN said they need only attend twice month and sign the registers. Mr CIIAPWICK proposed that a rota be issued the jame as his; year, and that the secretary send one to all the members of the committee, with a respectful intimation that they should attend. This w.)-- seconded and carried.
WREXHAM BANKRUPTCY COURT.
WREXHAM BANKRUPTCY COURT. IT.KsTuY, JA.M AUY 8TH. Before Mr Registrar Preston. i-Aii.tr.: s or AXD CAERGWRLE GROCERS. Ti 1 °' Jones, grocer, 11, Poplar-road, \vv rexiiaui.out up for his public examination. The gross liabilities amounted to iE792 19s 3d expected to ran. 4.1 o 7s 7,1 nett assets, £ 128 13s lOd leaving a. oehcioncy of £ 46 13s 9d. Mr C. E. Glascodine ap- peared for the debtor's wife. llit' debtor stated that he was a journeyman baker by trid, biisiiless,,tt, a grocer in Poplar- rc,-id uv bout two and a half years ago, with a capital of E25. the iii-r;-n(-t: money piiid liiiii at the death of an flrat wife. lie owned r. shop and house and two weliing.lii.n'if:: in Poplar-road, but they were mOL ,gald ¡lOr £610, His present wife claimed part of the funntpre. including a presentation clock, two ?ivcr cu,?. j? to her under the will of her {¡-.ther, the ? J"h" H.?tey. of Hinesdon. Leicester- -hire. 'i (H"or atribnted his failure to a County rnri^t Mpcunun, ?hn contracted by his housekeeper Ot!oK],c,ntLdhi?prc.cutwife. and very heavy S and -?ncM .,) ),n,?..i ?c) f.?n.h-. The exa:llillatiolJ was closed. r 0J1 grocer and baker, Caergwrle, who ? <? ?"" ?"?'o"' estimated his liabilities it i iV,1'-hwc;e expected to rank at E531 15,- /0. lilt! IIdt asset" wpre stated to be £149 168 ? -1 ? '? ??? '? stated to be JEM9 163 7(1. cit ?Sl 19s. Ti s"'d he was a eo?'pr. and commenced N'" 1884- as- ? sroc.r ;md baker, with a S^w'' 01 11's wife had some know- l.*r l "B t i led'?e, Of iiii- ? attributed his failure to ?r.i' :lll'] of his ?'v- He had been „mt.I* to and summoned during the last g.- V1^ ''? lo?d of writs and sum- five is—\t r r r ^itscodine appeared for Mr ('. 1: M ,tppeared for Mr T)„r„r„ i ?? Inn, CwersyHt, a bill of sale bo!d T110 examination wil8 dosed Ali.FL). Pl l:i i iilX .:1) WitEXHAM LICENSED r. T" ,\Inn 1.1.1:\(: -11? !u 1 l? tile I'I?ick Horse Inn, Ruthin, ??.,1"" '?'?'T?. ii.hmon?er. hearse pro- N?r t"?- "P ?? his public examh?- nr i rtnr ',V -W c;ill!e "P for his public examina- ?? n ? ?.i )  ?'???'" the previous court, owinV r/ th- '? of the debtor. The gross h h?,   to '? -?? ? 7d, expected to .nk ?63 19? 10 be £ 294 12s 7d, expected to .Is'tJlVSiV'S; ST- £ W ua' >«*» The J'?''?? ??o Wa formerly a gentleman's ?. ?'n?'?cuced busings about twentv-ei?bt v. r." U^ a capital of ?80. Trade had become ??'? ??s. he said ?1 the gentry had !efl .n. c djstnct..?d there "as hardly any trade now ? i,i-h. ?nd the ?itin? business had also fallen ?- ;n consequence of the gentry having left the (li.-trict. His hearse had not been out for over two Tears. then 'I rC"t0n (registrar) Yery hea.lthy place, Ruthin, then  ibe debtor said there were two new hearses in R::thin now. in opposition to his. The Black Horse rr. belonged to the debtor, but it was mortgaged for £500, He did not think it was worth that now for a public house, but it might be for other purposes. The examination was closed. ..i. oTIlANGE TALE ABOUT SOME MYSTERIOUS PROPERTY. Joseph Twcmlow, until recently landlord of the •>at» 3 Head Inn. Wrexham, came up for his public examination. The gross liabilities were JE400 18s 9d. txpected tu rank X265 7s 6d, nett assets £ 184 8s 9d, leaving a deficiency of X80 18s 9d. r J. Hopley Pierce appeared for the debtor, who became landlord f the ? Head Inn in March, 1883. Prenously • ° !i at be L-t? t the j???? Inn, at Ba?Ror-Isycoed. and L, t!l:tt he ?? spcclllating as a builder. in Liver- 'at ''e was speculating as a builder, in Liver- OOD)). ? ? DvLyL?s ago he also took the Talbot Inn, ope.tnct, :md held it for three years, dnring which inie it w?s managed by his sister-in-law, Mrs Har- ?reaves. In reply to the Official Receiver, the debtor stated that some years ago he was living at the Royal tandard Inn, Everton, with his uncle, Mr Kilby, who owned that house. His uncle had five public n"U5CS at one time. and was also a painter, plumber, <nd glazier. He was manager for his uncle, who H.n a.bout two years ago, as well as his wife. They JIlÙ within a few day* of each other. Just before r'is death, his uncle became bankrupt. He had paid instalments of interest on a mortgage on property at irescot, to the Liverpool Protective Insurance iociety. TI-e rent of the property used to be col- "cted by Mr Richard Hargreaves, his brother- t%-ho b:inded the money to him (bank- ..ipt), and he used to draw a cheque for the instalments jf interest on the mortgage held by the Liverpool •fusurance Society. Hargreaves was dead. He bankrupt) did not know who the property at Preacot "loiaged to, nor did he know who had been receiving the rent since Hargreaves died. He (bankrupt) had nothing to do with the property. He was always given to understand that the property at Prescot belonged to his uncle, Mr Kilby, but when he died he could not find that he had any property there. He had never received a halfpenny from that property in his life. He would swear that. He could not say when he last paid interest on the Prescot property mortgage. The Official Receiver drew his attention to a pay- ment of JE24 5s on October 21st, 1893, to the casbier of the Liverpool Protective Insurance Society, and the bankrupt admitted that that was an instalment of interest. He had told the insurance officers time after time that he should not pay any more interest until he received some money from somewhere, as he considered there was over XfO due to him on behalf of interest already paid. The Official Receiver Then if the officers of that society says that you have paid the interest on the mortgage of that property for fourteen years, are they not speaking the truth ? Bankrupt They axe not. They are liars, let them be who they will. I cannot tell how many instal- ments of interest I have paid since the death of Hargreaves. It is not the fact that I have paid all the instalments of interest as they became due. Who paid the instalment-i of interest which you did not pay ?-His family. But his family lived with you. Mrs Hargreaves was managing the Talbot Inn for you.—But her son, George, was not at home—he was in Liverpool. Did he pay the interest ?-I cannot tell you. Where is the property ?-It is somewhere in Prescot. I only saw it once, when I took a surveyor to inspect it, thinking about buying the property. There is about S75 due to me that I have paid for in- stalments of interest on the Prescot property. Then why have you not included that in your statement of affairs ?—You will never get anything. It is no good. Tha Hegistrar But whether good or bad you should have put it down. Bankrupt I have tried numberless times to get this money, but have not been able to get it. The Official Receiver Are there any other debts- good, bad, or doubtful—which you hare not included 'n your statement of aSajrs7—Yes. John Jones, farmer, ZVIillbrook, Bangor Isycoed, owes me X98, but I cannot get it. I was executor under his father's will. I realised all the estate I could get. Jones is still farming at Millbrook. In reply to further questions, the bankrupt said he considered that the trustees of the Liverpool Pro- tection Insurance Society owed him E75, which he had paid them for instalments of interest over and above what he had received on behalf of the Prescot property. His mother, Mrs Sarah Twemlow, formerly owned twenty-four dwelline-houses and two shops and dwelling-houses in "SVarrington-street, Prescot. The Official ReceiTer What has become of that property ? The Bankrupt I do not know any more than you do. My mother is dead. She was thrown out of a trap while being driven from Moore to Stoke, and died in a roadside public-house, to which place she was taken. I don't know whether she left any pro- perty behind her. She had no settled home for ten or eleven years before her death. I never received a half-pennyworth of property after my mother's death, and never received a half-penny from the Prescot property. In reply to further questions, the bankrupt said his wife, whom he married at Bloomsbury Church, London, twenty years or more ago, was then possessed of two county houses, some land, and money, but he did not know what had become of either the property or the money. He never saw the money, and did not know how much it amounted to. His wife was in the habit of going to Liverpool to fetch money, but he did not know where she got it from. She had money now, if he could get hold of it. He was under the impression that his wife, and the barmaids as well, stuck to some of the money that was taken at the Nag's Head, but he did not know how much. He denied having sent twenty or thirty cases of spirits, &-c., from the cellar of the Nag'a Head to an old warehouse by the river. He sent some empty cases there. On the day before he filed his petition he received X15 over the sale of some carts. &c., and of that amount he gave kll to his solicitor. He took a number of cases of brandy. Ac., to Messrs Quillam Roberts and Co.'s place at Chester in a shandry, covered with chaff and a horsecloth, but Messrs Roberts declined to have anything to do with them. He took the cases, &c., to Messrs Roberts as security. The horse and shandry and the cases, &-c., came back to Wrexham. He was certain of that. At this point the examination was adjourned till Thursday. I THURSDAY. I FURTHER STRANGE STATEMENTS. The public examination of Joseph Twemlow was continued. Mr J. Hopley Pierce appeared for the debtor. Questioned, respecting the antecedents of his wife, he said he did not know his wife's maiden name. When he married her she was a widow, a Mrs Coleman, and kept the Saracen's Head, at Leverstock Green, between St. Alban's and Hemel Hempstead. He went to lodge there while working as a plumber in the neighbourhood. A place called Bunsfield was about two miles from Leverstock Green. There was an old man named Fred Kilby living with him (bankrupt.) He was his wife's brother or half- brother.—The Official Receiver: Now, is not your wife the daughter of the late John Kilby, of Bunsfield ? I cannot say. She used to live at Bunsfield with a brother who got shot-Sam. -Do you mean to say that during the time you were courting your wifo, and while yuu were living in the district-nearly two years-you never heard the name of your wife's mother ?-I cannot swear whether I did or not. I do not know now, to save my life, whether Nanny (Ann) Woods was her mother, or Joseph Kilbv's mother. Joseph Kilbv was the son of a brother of my uncle, Japha Kilby. There was another old woman named Ann Kilby, whose husband was named Joseph, who was living at the same place as Ann Woods. My wife was sometimes called the daughter of Mrs Woods and sometimes the daughter of Mrs Kilby. Joseph Kilby, the husband of Ann Kilby, died about two years ago at Bunsfield, from blood-poisoning. The other Joseph Kilby, who used to work for my uncle, Japha Kilby, was either a brother 01 half-brother of my wife. I do not know whether this Joseph Kilby is still alive. He was about two years ago, when I saw him at Threfall's brewery, Truman-street, Liverpool. He went after that to the neighbourhood of Tring. In reply to further questions, the bankrupt said he was at one time a speculative builder in Liverpool, in partnership with his uncle, Japha Kilby, who used to keep the Royal Standard Inn, Everton.—Were you ever engaged in the building of some houses at Prescot ? Never in my life. I know a John Wilkinson, of Liverpool. "He was a long firm agent. —Rather a bad character ? He did me out of nearly every halfpenny I had. A son of his also, named John, used to work with me, and was as nice a young man as you could wish to meet. Questioned as to a visit he paid to his mother while she was staying with his brother, William, in Delamere-street, Kirkdale, he said he talked to her about the property in Prescot, but he did not know what became of it. He bought some property in Orrell Park, Walton, but afterwards re-sold it. He also purchased some property in Hemstead-road from Mr Thomas Gee. solicitor. It was mortgaged, and passed out of his hands. His uncle, Japha Kilby, had a son named Joseph, who died when he was about fourteen or fifteen years of age. Some of the deeds of the property in which the bankrupt and his uncle speculated were made out in the name of this young lad. The lad died after his father, Japha Ki!by. Asked as to his movements just prior to and after filing his petition, and as to what he did with certain cases of spirits, a horse and shandry, etc., he denied that he offered a horse and shandry to Messrs. Quillan Roberts and Company, as security for £50, borrowed money. He also denied that he offered a horse and shandry for sale at Messrs. Lucas's Repository, in Liverpool. He was outside Lucas's Repository, and saw a man named Hollis, from Wrexham there, and had some talk with him. He could not say whether anyone else had taken a horse and shandry belonging to him to Lucas's Repository for sale. Pat M'Guire, who occasionally worked for him (the bankrupt) was near Lucas's the same time as he (the bankrupt) was. He was in Liverpool for several days after his bankruptcy, staying at the York Hotel, Nether field-road; 10, Pembroke-place; and at Maghull. Questioned as to a number of cases of whisky, Ac., which he took to Chester to offer to Messrs. Quillan Roberts and Company as security for borrowed money. and which they refused to have anything to do with, he stated that those cases were brought back to Wrexham and placed in the old warehouse. He brought back to Wrexham every case that he took to Chester. He would swear that. At this stage, the Official Receiver ysked that certain of the answers given by the bankrupt in re- plying to qtlt ons about this whisky should be reported to ti e judge as insufficient. In reply-.) other questions, the bankrupt said he left Tring because be was sold up there, and after- wards came to Wrexham. When he left Iemel Hempstead to go to Liverpool he left simply to look for a better job, and for no other reason. In the latter part of last year he went to Liverpool with his wife to try and get some money to lend to his nephews, Richard and Henry Twemlow, who kept the Bricklayers' Arms at Hanley. W here did you Lyo in Tjivpmool for the money W here my wife gets her money.—Where is that ? It would bother me to tell you where my wife gets her money from. We did not get the money, and I afterwards borrowed £32 from Mr Robinson, the manager to Messrs F. W. Soames and Co., The Brewery, Wrexham, and JE50 from Mr Sheriff Roberts, the son of Mr Quillan Roberts. The cheque for X32 was given to his nephews. iE25 of the money he got from ill Roberts he paid only to Mr Robin- son, and the other X25 he spent. There was a dog- cart at the premises of Mr Richard Jones, coach builder. Wrexham, belonging to bankrupt. There was also a shandry belonging to him some- %vliere, and a gig at the Nag's Head yard. A double-barrelled gun claimed by Dr. Murphy, of Cefn Mawr, formerly belonged to the bankrupt, but he gave it to the doctor about a month ago for attend- ing 1° £ l\Vkie' ??' forks, and spoons, of which he had a large quantity, had all disappeared somewhere, and also a mlver racing cup. His wife claimed the cup, and told him that if he touched it she would burn it His wife was now in Liverpool, u f !V°Uidi^ d not quite know where she was staving An oak clock bad disappeared from the bar parlour, but he did not know what bad become of it. He had not removed it or anything else, so help his God A toast rack and cruet stand had also disappeared, but he did not know where they had gone to. While these questions respecting the removal or disappearance of certain articles were being put, the bankrupt broke down, and declared that it was very hard upon him that, for the sake of £ 100, he should have to be dragged through all this disgrace. He was told that his wife had X600 somewhere, and he had been trying to find out where it was. He was told that it was at the City of Liverpool Bank. The Official Receiver Do you know that your wife has twenty shares in the City of Liverpool Banking Company » I did not. She drew iE20 odd last week from some- where, but she will not let me have anything In reply to further questions, the bankrupt said two fur carriage rugs and other things had dIsappeared, including sixteen or seventeen boxes of cigars. The cigars went on the day he filed his petition. He was mentioned in the will of the late Miss Martha Clayton, of Old-road, Rode Heath, Lawton, Cheshire, for a. certain sum of money, but he had never been able to get any. He had been trying to prove his claim to 160,000 left by John Twemlow, of Betley, but had failed. He believed there was some money to come to him from his grandfather Salmon's estate, but he did not know how much, or when it would be available. In 1888, he borrowed from his wife £ 360. He did not know where she got it from. He had repaid off £60 of it perhaps. If he could help his creditors to recover any of the money due to him he would do so. She was a tyrant, and had made him suffer terribly. She had even threatened to murder him if he went near her. The examination was further adjourned. 0
HAWARDEN ESTATE RENT AUDIT…
HAWARDEN ESTATE RENT AUDIT DINNER. Mr Herbert Gladstone, M.P., presided on Wednes- day night over the annual rent audit dinner of the tenantry on the Hawarden estate, and Mr John Roberts, the largest tenant on the estate, proposed the Health of the Right Hon. W. B. and Mrs Gladstone," which was drunk with enthusiasm.— The Rev. Stephen Gladstone, in responding for his father and mother, said that Mr Gladstone, though his life had often been such a life of struggle, spoke of it as if he had passed through it without a scar, and without a foe; and if there had been anything unfriendly either said or done against him at any time, it was as if it had absolutely and entirely passed away from his mind. (Cheers.) There was no 'place in the world Mr Gladstone loved more than Hawarden, unless it was Oxford and although he had been rejected there, he still loved Oxford heart and soul.—Mr Herbert Gladstone next submitted the toast of Trade and Agriculture." Referring to Mr Chaplin's speech at the Farmer's Club in London, he said he had noticed a change from Mr Chaplin's former position, that the difficulties under which agriculturists suffered had been due to the absence of protection. Now they were told that bimetalism was the solution but he (Mr Gladstone) was suspicious of all nostrums, and whatever might be the effect of bimetallism, what they had to provide against was increasing competition. Neither a Tory nor a Liberal Government had succeeded in finding a heroic remedy for agricultural depression, and he advised farmers to give more attention to such matters as fruit culture, and so try to compete with those countries which sent such enormous imports of fruit into this country. (Cheers.)
PENYCAE.I
PENYCAE. I ATTEMPTED HOUSEBREAKING.—On Friday night, January 4th, some person attempted to enter into the house of Mrs Elizabeth Jones, a widow and invalid, residing by herself in a solitary place at the foot of the Ruabon mountains, known as Newtown. About midnight she was startled by some peculiar noise, and looking out of the window, she noticed a. man endeavouring to open the door, upon which she exclaimed, If you come in here you will soon be a dead man." He, however, walked away without doing much harm, and left behind him a saw, which is now in the possession of the old lady. The man has not yet been identified. This being the second case of attempted robbery here during the last fort- night, it has caused some sensation in the neighbour- hood. The other attempt was made on Christmas night by some person trying to break into the shop of Mrs Jones, widow, grocer and draper, Penycae, but being interrupted before completing liis boring opera- tions, he escaped, leaving behind him an auger, bear- ing upon it the mark S. U. R. and C. Co." The police have made investigations into the matter, which are so far unsuccessful. TEMPERANCE MEETING. — A temperance meeting j under the auspices of the Independent Order of Good Templars, was held at the Public Hall on Wednesday night, with the object of establishing a new lodge at ?eny ae. Brother Robert Wynne Evans, Rhos, was voted to the chair. A prayer having been offered, the Chairman, in a brief but concise address, ex- plained the object of the meeting, and then called upon Brother Benjamin Williams, D.6.T., Cefu, to address the meeting. Brother Williams spoke at some length, treating retrospectively upon the good work of the lodge, and expressed his strong desire to have a branch opened at Penycae, and the advisa- bility of holding an English lodge. It was then resolved to adjourn the meeting. The Hope of Cefn Lodge was represented by Brothers Benjamin Wil- liams, D.C.T., Peter W. Jones, D.Ch., Bersh, &c., whilst Brothers George Williams, R. W. Evans, Robinson, and others represented the Maelor View Lodge, Ponkey. Sisters Robinson and Williams were also present. TALWRN. I TONTINE SOCIETY.—Monday was the opening night of the Butcher's Arms Tontine Society, which entered on the fourth year of its existence. The number'of members is forty, and several have promised to join at the next meeting. There is an increase of eight members over last year. The year 1894 was a fairly successful one considering the large payments made to sick members. The dividend was 18s, including supper, which was catered for by the host and hostess, Mr and Mrs Jones, of the Butcher's Arms. Mr Geo. Jones was chairman. The following officers were elected:—President, Mr John Roberts; vice-president, Mr Thomas C. Griffiths secretary, Mr Thomas George Jones; treasurer, Mr Robert Bellis; trustees, Messrs George Jones, Samuel Rogers, and Joseph Hughes; committee, Messrs Edward Clayton, William Davies, Joseph Jones, William Owens, and William Clutton sick visitors for six months, Messrs John Clutton and Max L. Woolfe. After the busi- ness a smoking concert was held, and the following contributed to the success of the concert :-Messrs Robert Bellis, Joseph Jones, Edward Price Jones, Ffrwd, and John Williams, Minera. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr Samuel Rogers, and seconded by Mr William Owens, to the chairman and the performers, which was carried unanimously. ELLESMERE. FIRE AT THE PARISH CHURCH.-St. Mary's Chuichi Ellesmere, narrowly escaped destruction by fire, on Thursday night, January 3rd. A service was ar- ranged for the evening, and shortly before the time of opening, Mr Byolin, the organist, observed an extraordinary light at the east end, and found that the roofgaround the entrance nave was on firp. He gave the alarm and in a very short time the fire engine and bligade were on the spot in the charge of Mr Robinson, and at once played on the flanieswhich were spreading rapidly. The i of is covered with old oak. A large crowd at once 'bered around, and abundant aid was given. Part ( the woodwork was torn down, and all means were tuiien to prevent the church from being burnt down. After efforts, which lasted about an hour, the flames were subdued, and the church saved. Had there not hcen a determina- tion on the part of everyone to save the church at all costs, the venerable building would probably have been destroyed. The origin of the fire is supposed to be the over-heaced state of the apparatus for warm- ing the church. The damage is estimated at £20. The church is insured in the Alliance Company, of which Mr J. Pay is the local agent.
THE LATE MR J. CORBETT, J.P.,…
THE LATE MR J. CORBETT, J.P., OF MOLD. We regret to record the death of Mr J. Corbett, one of the most prominent and highly respected inhabitants of Mold for a period of thirty years. Mr Corbett died rather suddenly at an early hour on Saturday morning. He was a native of Shropshire, being the scion of a younger branch of the Corbetts of Acton one of the first families in the county. Though highly connected Mr Corbett's immediate family had become reduced, and the first introduction the writer had to him was in 1847, when he was a young man in the service of Colonel Wingfield, of Onslow Hall, near Shrewsbury. Subsequently he became head coach- man to Colonel Wingfield in the place of his father, and it was then he met Miss Jones, the housekeeper at the hall, who in a short time, about 1849 or so, be- came Mrs Corbett. Having married, he went to Ashton, near Manchester, where he took one of the best business inns in the town, which in a short time became the acknowledged headquarters of the sport- ing public. Here he made a very extensive business, and prospered exceedingly, becoming well known in the town. It was here he became a Freemason and an Orangeman, and continued a member of those organisations till his death. In the former he rose from degree to degree, reaching nearly the very highest, till at the time of his death there was onlv one other in North Wales that had reached degrees so exalted. About thirty-two or three years ago he gave up the business at Ashton, coming, in the first instance, to Rhyl, where for a short time he occupied the New Inn there. He afterwards purchased the vaults and premises in Wrexham-street, Mold, with which henceforth, till a few months before his death. he became identified. This was about the years 1863-4. In 1865 or 1866 be was elected on the Local Board, and identified himself as much as in him lay with the town, where he became very popular and prosperous, but he suffered severe domestic sorrows, for he soon lost here his only son, and then in the year 1871 Mrs Corbett died, who was some years his senior. She was a woman of warm affections and kindly disposition, and her death affected him greatly. He afterwards identified him- self with local affairs more closely, and it was about this time he was elected for the first time church- warden, an office which he filled with conscientious- ness, and acknowledged fairness. He had by this time come to be one of the acknowledged pillars of the Church in Mold, as well as of the Conservative side in politics. In respect to the latter, he had many friends on the other side, and we have never known him in private relations to make any difference on account of politics in his friendships. Before this, and as early as about the year 1868 he was elected one of the guardians of the poor for the parish of Mold, and on the death of Mr E. P. Jones, in the year 1880, he was elected chairman of the Mold com- mittee, a position which he held for some years, but subsequently resigned, though he kept his member- ship to the last, being elected nearly a month ago a guardian for Mold town, in conjunction with Dr. Edwards, without opposition. This office he held for about twenty-six or twenty-seven years, and with- out the slightest suspicion that he at any time used his position either to favour or to oppose those who differed with him. He was always kind to all, con- siderate and trusted, both by the public and by the poor. In the years 1876 and 1877 the Cottage Hospital was built, to which—as to other worthy objects-he was a generous contributor, but in two or three years the financial state of the institution was not in a prosperous state, when he was pre- vailed upon to undertake the office of treasurer, with the result that by his energy, and especially by his bonhomie, he succeeded in placing the finances of the Hospital in a healthy state, a state in. which they have continued till his death, and his place will be exceedingly difficult to fill. He was equally success- ful in keeping up what was known as the Sunday Evening Lecture Fund," a fund which was instituted during the incumbency of the Rev. Jenkin Davies, who died in 1872. The fund had become low, and it was feared the services would have to be abandoned. Mr Corbett was appealed to, with the result that the fund was more than made np, and the services continued to this day. This is one of the many proofs given of his success when appealing to his fellow-citizens on behalf of meritorious objects, one obvious reason of his success being that in pro- moting them he never saved his own pocket, asking only that others should do what he did. We were speaking of the years 1876-7, and about this time Mr Corbett, having lost an old and trusted friend, the late Mr William Jones, ironmonger, also a native of Shropshire, gave up his connection with the Local Board, but only for a year, when he again submitted himself as a candidate for the office, and was returned at the head of the poll-a, position which he kept invariably afterwards to the time of his death, dis- tancing all other competitors at the late election. Soon after he joined the Board the second time he was elected chairman, a position which he filled with credit to himself for a year. There were no "scenes," and he always so expedited business that the meeting never exceeded an hour or so in duration, while the business was as thoroughly done as during the time of any of his predecessors or successors, and this speaks highly in his praise as a man of business. On the passing of the Local Government Act, 1888, he submitted himself as a candidate for the County Council. This election, however, was fought wholly on political lines, owing to the action of the Lord- Lieutenant of the county in excluding Noncon- formists from the magisterial bench. The selected candidates of the Liberal party were Messrs Dr. Edwards and E. Wheldon. It was felt that a most formidable opponent had to be dealt with, but Mr Corbett was defeated. He felt his defeat keenly. On the death of Captain E. W. Phillips, Rhewl, about the end of 1875, he was elected to fill the vacancy on t he School Board, of which he remained a member till his death, and since the death of the Rev. Roger Edwards in 1886, when Mr Catherall was elected chairman, Mr Corbett was elected vice- chairman, an office which he has filled ever since. He had thus become identified for years with the civic life of Mold, and in the summer of 1893, on the recommendation of the Lord-Lieutenant, he was appointed a justice of the peace for the county, a position in which he took particular interest. There were none who begrudged him the honour, and he ful- filled the duties with painstaking conscientiousness to the end, sitting for the last time on the bench on the Monday before his death. After his appointment as a justice of the peace he resolved to retire from business. tie sold the business early in 1894, having purchased Frondeg, a residence on the slope of Bailey Hill, which he had beautified and improved, to which he went to live in the early part of last summer. His health soon afterwards began visibly to fail. He was at the meeting of the Town Council on Monday week, and he was out on Tuesday. On Wednesday he was unwell, and his medical adviser Dr. Trubshaw, was called in, and found him suffering from weak action of the heart, and on Saturday morning, soon after two o'clock, he breathed his last, at the age of sixty-eight. The news of his death was received with- universal regret. Many of his pensioners will especially miss him. On his death being made known the flag on the Church tower was hang half-mast high, and there were many other signs of sorrow in the town. His funeral took place on Tuesday amid general signs of regret, The shops were all closed or had their blinds drawn, business generally being suspended. The arrangements were under the superintendence of Mr R. Jones, Man- chester House. The coffin was of polished oak, brass mounted. It had been arranged that the cortege should start from the house at 11.30, and a few minutes later the clergy and choir arrived from the church. The clergy were the Rev. E. M. Roderick, Rev. T. Jones, rector of Llanfyllin, the late vicar of Mold the Rev. Rowland Ellis, Edinburgh, previous vicar; the Rev. Stephen Jones, the Rev. Poole Hughes, the Rev. W. L. Prothero, Pontblyddyn and the choir, under the leadership of Mr J. P. Adams. There were also Mr T. T. Kelly and Dr. Trubshaw. The principal Freemasons of the town headed the cortw/e. After the Freemasons came the members of the Local Board, who were present with but one exception, caused by illness. Then came the members of the School Board and of the School Governing Body, the Guardians &c. Arnona the most prominent in this procession were Mr F. W. Benson, Wrexham; Mr R. W. Evans, Wrexham; Ex-D.C.C. Mr J. D. Bolton, Haumer Mr P. Harding Roberts, Holywell; Mr S. Wilkinson, Flint the Ravs. Thomas Roberts and John Owen. Mold; Messrs. J. Howard, The Tower A. T. Keene, The Cottage Daniel Owen, chairman of the Town Council H. Roberts, Bryn- awel; W. H. R. M. Johnson, National and Provincial Bank William Roberts, Chester. Among the magistrates we noticed air Tatton JJavies-Uooke, Mr E. Lloyd, Mr T. Parry Mr W. Catherall, Mr C. P. Morgan, Mr H. Lloyd Jones. Among the clergy the Rev. W. D. Owen, rural dean, Gwernaffield; the Rev. J. Felix, Cilcen the Rev. H. Trevor Hughes, Bistre the Rev. J. George, Nerquis the Rev. J. Jones, Rhydymwyn; and many others, At the house the choir sang the hymn beginning The saints of God their conflicts past," and then the cortege started, the clergy leading, followed by the choir. then the Freemasons, members and officers of public bodies, the body of the deceased, followed by the relatives, the clergy, the magistrates, and the general public, of whom there was scarcely a house in the town unrepresented. The police were present, under the direction of Major R. T. Webber and Mr Superintendent Davies. The church was partially reserved for the procession, the public being admitted to the seats in the two side aisles. In the church the service was choral. The Vicar officiated, and the 39th Psalm was chanted, after which the Rev. Thomas Jones, rector of Llanfyllin (formerly vicar of Mold), read the lessou. At the close of the lesson, the hymn beginning Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin," was sung, and then the organist, Mr J. P. Adams, played the Dead March" in an impressive manner. At the grave the Rev. Rowland Ellis conducted the prayers, and the hymn, On the resurrection morning," was sung, and the Vicar pronounced the Benediction, when the large crowd began to disperse. Immediately on the close of the service the bells rang muffled peals for some time. It may be interesting at the conclusion of this obituary notice, if we give a list of the public offices with which Mr Corbett was connected at the time of his death.He was a member of the Town Council or Local Board, having been so nearly thirty years; member of the BuDial Board, having been so since its estab- lishment in the spring of 1874; member of the School Board since Christmas, 1875 member of the Board of Guardians, and had been for twenty-six or twenty- seven years treasurer and manager of the Mold Savings Bank, manager for twenty-nine and treasurer for twenty-three years treasurer of the Cottage Hospital; vice-president of the Conservative Associa- tion vice-president of the Orchestral Society mem- ber of the Governing Body of the Alyn Intermediate School a vice-president of the Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Society vice-president of the Mold Fire Brigade W.P.G.M. of the Freemasons churchwarden of the parish; and justice of the peace and commissioner of income tax.
-HOPE AND CAERGWRLE.-
HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. CONCERT. On Monday evening the annual concert was given in the Drill Hall, in aid of the funds of the new Presbyterian Church. The hall had been prettily decorated with holly and evergreens and art muslin, and the audience was a good one, in spite of the intensely wintry aspect of the weather. Mr E. S. Clark, of Llay Hall Colliery, presided, and amongst those present were the Rev. R Roberts, the Rev. and Mrs Owen Lloyd, the Rev. and Mrs J. Robley, the liev. George Evans, of Llanymynech; Mr and Mrs U 1--l" 1:T.1. AT*. "C A 7\ —^ T V 1 — XX. IXUJUCJ, jjxi XJ. lUlU biases uugnes, Mr Edwin Hayes and Miss Ann Thomas, Mr and Misses Shar- man, Mrs Davies and Misses Davies, The Celyn; Mr and Mrs John Evans, Mr W. R. Savage and Misses Savage, Mrs H. D. Davies, Mrs Andrew Savage, Mrs Michael, Mr & Miss Bowman. Mr S. Jones, the Crown Mrs Cooper, Mrs Manley, Misses Barcroft, Eccles- ton; A. H. sones, M" Manley, T. Owen, Messrs Woolfall. E. O. Probert. Jonathan Griffiths, ReeB, Stuart Clark, George Fisher, William Moses, Robert Griffiths, Sam Lewis, William Roberts (Apothecary Hall). Clough, George Griffiths, E. W. Smallwood", Edward Evans, &c.-Tiie Chairman remarked that it had been his good fortune to occupy that position now for a number of years, and he supposed he was looked upon as a hardy annual. (Laughter.) The concert began with a bass song by Mr iT Jeremy, of 1 \v rexnam, enutiea rvevenge (Hatton). This young gentleman possesses a voice which should bring him prominently before the public. Miss Edith Clarke sang with much feeling Handel's He shall feed His flock. A pleasant innovation was a recitation by Mrs Wilfrid Jones, called "Yacob Strauss." Her impersonation of the old German father was very touching. This lady is no novice in the art of elocution. Mr Tom Thomas took the audience by storm with his rendering of "The Sailor's Grave" (Sullivan). This rising young artiste-the winner of the first prize at the Carnarvon Eisteddfod-has a splendid voice. He was deservedly encored, and gave "Y Bugail in excellent style. Miss Gwenfrou Jones sang Behrend's song '"Daddy," and for an encore "Jeanette and Jeanot," the latter most pleasingly. Mr Wilfrid Jones showed by bis singing of the Storm Fiend" that he was no novice. Talent was represented by Miss Frances Hughes in a song by Molloy" Home, Dearie, Home," and rendered sympathetically. Mr Jeremy delighted his audience with Off to Philadelphia." For an encore he gave" Anchored." The Chairman (Mr Clark) recited in the interval a poem composed by him last year, in a journey from Liverpool, dur- ing the strike. The second part began with a well sung duet by Messrs. Thomas and Jeremy, entitled Flow gen*Jy Deva," which was encored. Miss Dora Hughes sang sweetly Heavenly song." Mr Jeremy again pleased his hearers with Behrend's "Desert star." Mrs Wilfrid Jones was listened to with keen attention while reciting Clement Scott's recitation, Women of Mumbles's Head" was loudly applauded. Miss Edith Clark sang the River of years, and for a recall gave Killarney." Mr Tom Thomas gave Mary Lee," and in answer to an encore sang Mona." Miss Gwenfron Jones was very pleasing in the Children of the city," and the house was delighted with the closing piece, a duet by Dr. Joseph Parry, Martial spirit," sang by Messrs. Tom Thomas and Wilfrid Jones.—The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to the per- formers for their excellent entertainment that even- ing.—Mr W. R. Savage seconded. (Cheers.) —Mr Bowman thanked the chairman for presiding, and this was seconded by Mr Ed. Hughes, who said that when they wanted a popular chairman they always knew where to find him—(hear, hear)—and if they had had a high class concert, they had also had a chairman with marked ability. When there had been a failure on the part of anyone to appear, Mr Clark had always come to the rescue and filled up the gap in the programme. Now he had started a new career, that of poet, and they wished him every suc- cess, and hoped another year to hear a new poem from him. (Cheers.)—The Chairman said they had referred in flattering terms to his verses, but he was afraid many of his friends would shake their heads and say, Poor fellow, the beginning of the end." (Laughter.) He wished them a prosperous new year. (Cheers.)—The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. SMOKING CONCERT.—On Friday evening a number of gentlemen gathered together in the Assembly Rooms, Derby Arms," for the purpose of a social evening. The spacious room was well lit and prettily decorated. Tables were arranged that smokers might sit at their ease, either to form in groups for Erivate conversation, or to join in the general harmony. A small stage had been expressly fitted up for the pianoforte and singers, and the arrangements generally showed a desire to study the convenience and comfort of the visitors, of whom a large number were present, including Colonel Charles T. Roper, (Japtain JJewnurst, (Japtain J. H. Sparrow, Mr J. F. Edisbury, J.P., Messrs. W. G. Barcroft, Butler, of Queen's County, Ireland A. Sparrow, chairman of the Gwersylit Parish Council A. Reid, colliery manager, Ffrwd Tickle, Wrexham John Newton, colliery manager, Wrexham and Acton Harrison, Plasgoch Kent-Smith and Maurice .Griffith, of Brymbo; E. O. Probert. vice-chairmaa of Hope Parish Council Wilkinson Gibbons, Pieracfnv of Birmingham Sergeant-Instructor Cooper, Thomas Davies, H. Griffiths, George Fisher, Ed. Griffiths, A. Pumford, Hughes, John Roberts, Post Office Harry Jones, Joseph Fisher, Tudor, George Griffiths, Elliott, Dutton, Samuel Braithwaite, W. Ecclestcn, Graham, R, Manley, Afleck W. Hunter, P.C., William Lewis, Lower Mountain John Evans, timber merchant; Wm. Moses, Hope W. R. Savage John Ollerhead, T. H. Jones, Halliwell, &c. On the motion of Mr A. Reed, Colonel Roper, amidst cheers, took the chair.r—Mr Edisbury read a letter of apology from the Ex-Mayor of Wrexham, Mr Done, who wished the meeting every success. The loyal toast was duly honoured by the singing of the National Anthem."—The Chairman gave the Army, Navy, and Volunteer Forces."—Captain Dewhurst, in response, said he had been an humble representative of the army for many years, and for the last three had been on the retired list, but he was also on the active list, for only a short time ago, in- formation was asked of him, whether, in the event of active service, he would have his name placed on the special list if needed, and he at once answered yes." Cheers.) When he left the army in India, three years ago, it was perfectly efficient under their noble general, Lord Rot)erts-(cheers)-and if the British army was called together, he hoped that general would be in command. (Cheers.)—Captain Sparrow, on behalf of the Volunteers, said they were the non- combatant part of the army, never expected to leave the country, but to defend its shores. He had been connected with the Volunteers abont ten years, eight of which he had been in command of F Company, 2nd V.B.R.W.F., at Caergwrle. They were not as strong as they might bQ, being twenty men short, but still those they had were good reliable Volunteers. (Hear, hear.) Good at drill and shooting. They were fortunate during the past year in their shooting matches, having won the four matches they had com- peted in, and if the Caergwrle men were called upon to fight, they could place all their shots in the right place. They had an instructor-sergeant Cooper, second to none in the kingdom—(loud cheers) -ind no man could take more interest in good shoot- ing than he did. F Company was the second best shooting in the battalion. He (the Captain) took great interest in shooting, and did all he could to make his company efficient. (Cheers.)—Mr Edis- bury proposed the Local District and Parish Councils." It was the first time he had proposed such a toast. Their organisation was like the trying of a new horse on a strange road. (Laughter.) How- ever, their existence was an accomplished fact all over the country, each parish having its own council. They reminded him somewhat of the old court leet, brought down from the early days of King Alfred. The speaker amusingly described the procedure of the court leet as practised in Wrexham. He thought in forming these parish councils, they were coming back to the old order of things. He trusted that in each parish they would sink all minor differences. They had a chance of doing a great deal of good for their localities. Let them leave their politics and religious dogmas on the doorstep outstide the council meeting. (Hear, hear.) They all had their differ- ences of opinions, but let them remember they were doing the greatest good for the greatest number." He had much pleasure in wishing them a prosperous year of office. (Cheers.) Mr A. H. Sparrow re- sponded, and felt much flattered in having his name coupled with the toast. lIe had the honour of being elected chairman of the Gwersyllt parish council, and so he was supposed to know a deai about it. But he did not display his ignorance. (Laughter.) As regarded the Act, if it was administered in the way it waB intended, it would do an incalculable amount of good. If the working classes would avail them- selves of many of its provisions, they would reap much benefit. In Germany, allotments were com- pulsory, every ons cultivated land, and there was but little pauperism.—Mr E. O. Probert, who on rising was received with much applause, said he had had no idea of taking a leading part in the parish. He had simply allowed himself to be nominated, and got in rather high on the list, and to his further sur- prise was made vice-chairman. As far as in him he would do his best, and hoped the people of Hope would reap the benefit. (Hear, hear.) He thought it was a good thing, and did not see why they could not manage their own affairs. Perhaps they were not as capable as Wrexham in this matter—(laughter)— but Rome was not built in a day," and no doubt in time, they would be as capable as the Wrexham gentlemen. (Cheers.) He hoped the parish would get all the benefit it had a right to expect, and that if anything should fall short. they would not be too much disappointed, and afterwards grumble. For his own part, he would do his utmost to make it a success. What they had to guard against was trying to do too much at once. However, they would all know more in twelve months than they did now. (Loud cheers.)—Mr Councillor Thomas Griffiths also responded.—Mr Edisbury proposed the health of the chairman. They could not allow him to vacate the chair without expressing their deep thanks and appreciation of his kindness. (Cheers.) The colonel suffered from rheumatism, and they sympathised with him. Therefore it was the greater kindness on his part in coming there on that cold night—(Hear, hear-aiad giving a tone to the concert. (Loud cheers.) He understood that this was the first of a series of such entertainments, he had no idea that this little village-he begged pardon, he meant city—(laughter)—could produce so enjoyable a meeting. He was glad to see the gallant Colonel take such a prominent part amongst them there that night. They all joined in wishing him freedom from pain, and in expressing their appreciation of his kind- ness in coming there, if other gentlemen did likewise, it would do a great deal in putting aside the rough feeling between classes and would make life brighter. (Cheers.) Musical honours with three times three cheers were then given for the chairman.—Colonel Roper said he had felt it an honour to be asked to preside. He valued the good feeling and friendship of the parish. He said this from his heart. (Loud cheers.) Had it been any other concert or meeting, he might not have attended, tor he had been suffer- ing from the effects of an accident for the last three weeks, and he had come there with much difficulty. The Colonel sang a little song, apropoB to the occasion, and wished the company good night. He trusted in the meantime, the joviality would not be spoiled if he asked Mr Barcroft to take the chair. As the Colonel retired, the whole company rose to their feet and sang Should auld acquaintance." Mr Barcroft said he would do his best to stop the gap and keep order. (Laughter.)—Mr Sam Braith. %i ai e was called upon to make a speech, because as the chairman remarked he could speak on any sub. ject. Mr Braithwaite, who is the acknowledged wit of the village, gave a most amusing stump speech, in which he pourtrayed an imaginary parish council meeting and the speeches of the different Welsh members in English.—Mr Barcroft proposed the health of the strangers. They were indebted to these gentlemen for coming and contributing to the success of the meeting. They had had a very pleasant gathering, and he hoped it would not be the last.- Mr Edisbury thanked the company for its hearty reception. He was very pleased with the result of the evening, and would come twenty times for such a pleasant gathering. It was a red- letter-day to him to meet working-men in this way, to meet different i),-ople-Liberals and Conservatives, Churchmen and NOnCOIfi)rnlsts-n such an amicable manner. Let them go on in thia bappy way, and sink all minor differences.-Messrs. Kent-Smith and Griffith also humourously responded. -The" Health of Sergeant A. R,id was proposed, and it v,-as mentioned that the concert was due to him and a few others of the sergeants, and thanks were due for the way in which the meeting had been carried oiit.Ilr Reid proposed the Health of the host and hostess, Mr and Mrs Eccleston," in felicitous terms. This smoking concert was started by the Volunteers out of gratitude for the landlord's many kindly tokens of sympathy and help. He had always been very good in lending anything when asked, and had supported them in every possible way. Mr Reid took that opportunity of a gathering of old friends to express in their name their acknowledge- ment and appreciation of his liberality.—Mr Eccleston was glad to meet the gentlemen present, He was always pleased to help a:iy good cause.—The toast of The Ladies was proposed by Mr Reid, and responded to by Messrs. Afleck and Hughes. Captain Sparrow proposed the Health of their vice- chairman, Mr Barcroft," that gentleman suitably responding.—Many capital songs were sung during the evening. Mr A. Sparrow added much to the mirth of the meeting. Mr Maurice Griffiths, in his banjo songs, was extremely amusing. Mr Kent-Smith too, was an important factor in the programme. Good stirring songs were given by Messrs. William Moses and Edward Griffiths. Mr Butler's Irish songs were the cause of much merriment. It is hardly necessary to say that Mr Edisbury, both as accom- panist and singer, was in his element, some verses of his own composition being given. Captain Dewhurst gave a fine rendering of a portion of Marmion," and all tended to make the first smoking concert in Caergwrle a decided success.
MOLD.
MOLD. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION.-On Saturday a meet- ing of the county governing body was held at the County Hall, when there were present Messrs. J. H. Lewis, M.P., chairman P. P. Pennant, P. Roberts, St. Asaph S. Perks; J. Foulkes, W. Tilly and G. Nathan, Rhyl D. Pierce, Holywell R. Jones, Connah s Quay Revs. T. Lloyd-Williams, St. Asaph; J. Owen, Mold; and Richard Jones, Mancott. The first business was the appointment of secretary, and Mr T. Hollins, deputy clerk of the County Council, being the only one proposed he was appointed, at a salary of X% per annum. The recommendations of the local I governing body with respect to the Aiyn School, Mold, were submitted for approved, the whole of them being adopted, i.e. the appointment of the Rev. W. Lloyd Parry, B.A., as master, and the selection of the present Alyn School buildings as a temporary site. BRADFORD HousF,On Thursday, January 3rd, Mr Samuel Lewis, of Bradford House, gave the annual dinner to the employes of the establishment, and of those of the establishment of Messrs Humphrey Lewis and Son. About 45 c guests were entertained. Mr Lewis occupied the chair, and Mr Edward Roberts, N. and P. Bank, the vice-chair. The com- pany included Mr Thomas Lewis, Mr and Mrs W. M. Roberts, late Pontygarey, and others. After a number of toasts had been put and responded to, a mumber of the employes gave an enter- tainment which was highly interesting in character, the whole proceedings coming to an end just before midnight, everybody being thoroughly satisfied. During the evening Mr Lewis announced that in future he had decided zo close his establishment at one o'clock on Thursdays, an announcement that was received with loud applause. THE SCHOOL BOARD AND LEESWOOD BOARD SCHOOL.—The Mold committee, to whom had been delegated the duty of electing a master for the Lees- wood Board School, met on Monday, at the Clerk's Office. Present: Messrs H. Lloyd Jones, in the chair R. Prince, Ll. Eaton, C. P. Morgan, and H. G. Roberts, clerk. The latter said that in accordance with their instructions he had advertised, and in reply received two applications, one from Mr T. Evans, lately assistant-master at Carnarvon, and before that a pupil teacher at Leeswood School, whence he had gone to college and came out first class in each year. The other applicant was Mr J. Rees, who for four years had been assistant-master at Mold Board School, who held a certificate, and was now assistant-master of the Penegelli School. The testimonials were excellent, the decision of the committee being in favour of Mr Evans was because he had served his apprenticeship in the school. WESLEYAN QUARTERLY MEETING. The usual quarterly meeting was held in connection with the Mold Welsh Wesleyan Circuit in the Pendref Chapel, Mold, on Thursday, January 3rd, under the presi- dency of the Rev. O. T. Jones, circuit superintendent. The Rev. Peter Jones, Leeswood, also attended, and the circuit stewards, Messrs J. J. Pownall and Robert Morris, as well as delegates from the several churches comprising the circuit. The meeting was opened with prayer by Mr John Davies, Tryddyn. The accounts of the various chapels were then considered, and were deemed on the whole very satisfactory. A letter of condolence to the family of the late Mr Thomas Blyddvn, Llanarmon, in their bereavement, was agreed upon, and they were also thanked for their generous gift in giving a plot of land for a Wesleyan chapel at Llanarmon. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the circuit stewards for their able services rendered during the past year. It was the desire of the meeting they should continue in office another year, but on their declining to do so, Mr Thomas Lewis, Mold, and Mr E. A. Prydderch, Leeswood, were elected to the office. Mr Hugh Williams, Comp- ton House, Mold, was circuit chapel secretary. It was announced that the Rev. Evan Davies had con- sented to become the superintendent of the circuit in August next. A vote of thanks to the chairman for his services terminated the meeting.
RUABON. -
RUABON. OCAKLET x1 EVER.—Another case of scarlet fever is reported from Tan Lan. The sufferer was conveyed to the Wrcxham sanitary hospital on Monday. CORRECTION.—In our report last week we omitted the names of Mr and Mrs D. Ll. Davies, Park Side, as having sent wreaths to the memory of the late Mrs W. Morris, The Exchange. PROMOTION. Mr Douglas has hitherto been the accountant at the Ruabon branch of the North and South Wales Bank, has been appointed manager of the Ruabon and Cefn branches. CHARITY.—On Saturday evening, Mr W. Richards read a thoughtful paper on Charity before the members of the Primitive Methodist Mutual Improve- ment Society, for which he was accorded a cordial vote of thanks. BRIDGE END TONTlsE.-The first meeting of the year was held on Monday evening. The following presiding officers were elected :-Melsrs A. Griffiths, D. Rogers, and R. Roberts Mr James Roberts was re-elected treasurer and Mr John Jone3, secretary. Fourteen new members were enrolled which brings the membership up to 130. SANITARY CosDmos OF THE BRY-On Thursday morning, Sir Watkin W. Wynn, as district councillor, met the members of the Bryn Property Owners' Association, and inspected the various properties, and the present system of clearing the refuse was thoroughly explained to Sir Watkin, who took a practical interest in the details. CHOIR SL;PPl.R.-The annual supper was given by the Rev. Canon Edwards to the members of the Parish Church Choir when all the members were present. The health of Canon Edwards and family was proposed by Mr Pumford and duly honoured. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Green, Lieutenant and Mrs Tizard, the Misses Edwards, Miss Arthur, &,c. After supper ,he members ad- journed to the National School, where they held a conversazione and dance. Mr Walter Griffith pre- sided over the refreshments. SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETINGS.—The Sunday School meetings in connection with the Calvinistic Methodists of the Llangollen division, were held here on Sun- day. Three meetings were held. Mr Parry, Acre- fair, the president of the year presided, and there was a large attendance of delegates representing the various Sunday Schools in the division, several of whom delivered speeches. The Rev. Elias Davies, Llangolleu, interrogated the adults and children.
LLANGOLLEN.
LLANGOLLEN. THE GARTH SCHOOL.)Llr J, E, Roberts, master of the Garth Board School, having been appointed to take charge of the Newtown school, and the Llan- gollen Board, in response to an advertisement, having received twenty applications for the Garth vacancy decided at a meeting on Wednesday to make the selection to-day (Saturday). A FARMER'S BANKRUPTCY.—The statement of affairs has been issued in the fa.ilnre of John Davies, Ffynnonlas, Llangollen, farmer, the liabilities being stated at iElIO, and the assets at JE32. leaving a deficiency of £78. Debtor's alleged causes of failure are bad times,, loss in crops, high rent considering place and times. The Official Receiver observes on the case that the debtor has now no occupation, and that the landlord, he underst inds. has taken possession of the farm. The bankrupt be^an farming thirteen orfonrteen years a.;o without capital. His wife found his stock. He beli ves that three years ago ha was about clear, so that the deficiency has arisen since that time. He became aware of his insolvency only a fortnight ago, when he was pressed by a. creditor. Of the unseen ed liabilities £ 49 lO.-i i3"for money borrowed by the bankrupt. The deficiency account furnished by the bankrupt is. of no vaitie.
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HOLYWELL. TT k IJIEERAL ASSOCIATION.—ihe annual meeting was held on Monday night, at the Assembly Hall, Mr Joseph Jones presiding.—On the proposition of Mr Evau Bryan, seconded by Mr Waterhouse, Mr- Joseph Jones was re-elected chairzaan for the ensuing ye?r.-On the propmHtlOn of Mr Hr1a seconded by Mr Joseph Garner, Mr J. Herbert Lewis, M?P., was appointed president, and Messrs J Garner. E. Bryan, and W- Jones were appointed vice-pre-identq--After some aizeassion Mr 'T H Waterhouse, Oakland House, was appointed tcrel tary of the ?ssoci?tiou for the ensuing y?r in X pElace rfof Mr s. Jones, who has resided ?he?? I after several ye?- service.-The qa.?ionof?po?t ing representatives to the Flintshire L'be?raJ Association was deferrad.-Mr W, Jones waa unanimously re-appointed treasurer.
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I LLAY HALL: A hurPKR —On Friday evening January 4th, Mr E. s. Clark, proprietor of the Llay Hall Colliery, in- Tited the chief officials of the colliery and the brick- works at the Wilderness to supper at his residence, U?kAlyn. Those present included Messrs. Samuel J?ouuR. W. H. Wilson, Willam Ellis, James E. .EUls; S" J- Allison, Plant, Roberts, Anen, T. Morris, &c.
PARISHI AND DISTRICT ICOUNCILS.
PARISH AND DISTRICT COUNCILS. The Queen's printers, Messrs Eyre and Spottis- woode, are publishing a model of Standing Orders, prepared by Mr J. Wallis Davies, the solicitor of and on behalf of the Parish Councils Association. The Orders are adaptable for the conduct of proceedings and business of all parish councils under the Act. An examination of the returns in the Welsh local elections shows that the Liberals have gained some significant victories. The farmers and working-class candidates have won a large proportion of the seats. [ BROUGHTON PARISH COUNCIL. The first meeting of this Council was held on PTbi- day. January 4th, in the Bryn Teg Board Schools, when all the members attended with the exception of Mr Robert Jones. The members first signed a decla- ration on acceptance of office.—Mr G. F. Povah, who acted as provisional chairman, stated that their first dnty was to appoint a permanent chairman.—Mr George Pugh proposed that Mr Councillor Joseph Edwards, of Derwen-house, Broughton, be chairman. —^vlr James Hall seconded.—The proposition was agreed to unanimously.—The Chairman then thanked the Council for electing him to such a position. He hoped that whatever party spirit had been created during the contest would be now left outside the door, and that all would work amicably together. He should at all times endeavour to act with impartiality. (Cheers.)—Mr John Dayies proposed that Mr John Hall be vice-chairman.—Mr Ellis Evans seconded the proposition, which was carried unanimously.— On the motion of Mr E. Evans, seconded by Mr G. F. Povah, Mr E. Jones, of the North and South Wales Bank, was unanimously appointed treasuror. Mr James Price (assistant overseer) said as an old servant of the parish he would like to be clerk to the Council, and if appointed would like to do the work without charge. A long discussion then ensued, the Chair- man remarking that Mr Price had made a very generous offer. Several members thought that Mr Price had already enough work, and Mr E. Wright moved that Mr John Davies be appointed clerk, he having volunteered to do the work.—Mr James Hall seconded the proposition.—An amendment was pro- posed and seconded in favour of Mr- Price. The motion, however, was carried by a. large majority, and Mr John Davies was declared elected.—On the proposition of Mr E. Evans, seconded by Mr P. Rogers, the clerk was instructed to apply for all documents which would become the property of the council, and Mr J. Edwards, chairman, and Mr John Hall were appointed to assist the clerk in this matter. The clerk was also instructed to make arrangements with the School Board as to use of the room for meetings of the council, these to be held regularly in in Bryn Teg School. The date of the next meeting was fixed for January 21st. Mr Evans pro- posed, and Mr G. Goodwin seconded, that nine form a quorum, which was agreed to. A discussion took place as to the admission of the public to meetings of the council, and it was decided that the next meet- ing be private, the question to be then decided finally. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman. GWERSYLLT PARISH COUNCIL. A special meeting was held. on Wednesday evening, in the National Schools. Mr A. H. Sparrow pre- sided, Mr E. J. Dodd, Wheatsheaf Inn, was unani- mously chosen to fill the vacancy in the West Ward, =Sell by the death of Mr LI. Powell. Mr W. G. Morris- signed ths declaration and took his seat as a member for the- East Ward. The motion passed at the first meeting respecting this seat was rescinded, after a satisfactory reason had been given for his absence. Mr Edward Evans was appointed overseer in the place of Mr LI. Powell. It was decided to convene a special meeting to frame standing orders. On the motion of Mr Clayton, seconded by Mr J. Lea, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the chair- man. I ESCLUSHAM ABOVE. The first meeting of the council was held in the Vrondeg Board School, on Wednesday Jan. 2nd. Mr Philip Jones, chairman of parish meeting, acted as provisional chairman. All the councillors, with the exception of Mr Boughey, were present. Time was allowed him to sign the declaration. One councillor was unable to sign his name, and affixed his mark to the declaration. Mr Wilcoxon, representing the assistant overseer, acted as clerk. Mr Thomas Henry Mitchell, who headed the poll, was unanimously elected chairman. For the vice-chair there were two nominations, Mr Scotson and Mr J. 0. Davies. Upon a division, Mr Scotson was elected. Mr Alfred Edwards, a member of the council, consented to act as clerk, and Mr Edward Evans, Plas Buckley, as treasurer, both without remuneration. It was decided to ask the County Council to make Esclusham Above into a separate polling district, and that the Board School be a polling station. Mr Boughey was allowed time to qualif as a councillor. A precept for a penny in the pound rate was issued upon the overseers. The next meeting will be held on the 19th February. OSWESTRY PARISH COUNCIL. At the first meeting of the Rural Parish Council on Monday evening, Mr J. Edwards (Foxhall) in the chair, the Rev. C. Hook, vicar of Oswestry, was elected chairman by eight votes to six. Mr Stokes was appointed vice-chairman, and Mr J. Edwards clerk. It was agreed to hold the meetings monthly. ELLESMERE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The first meeting was held in the Temperance ¡ House, Ellesmere, on Monday. Present:-Miss I Gough, Messrs Brownlow R. C. Tower, R. E. Lloyd, J. S. Knight, J. Hood, C. Cooke, P. H. Edwards, J. Sinclair, T. Emberton, and W. Nunnerley, with Mr J. Pay, clerk.—On the motion of Mr C. Cooke, seconded by Mr J. S. Knight, Mr R. E. Lloyd was appointed provisional chairman.—Mr Cooke said he begged to propose that Mr Tower be appointed chairman.—Mr J. S. Knight seconded.—Mr Hood said he did not personally object to Mr Tower, but he should like to see the chairman of the council taken from the ranks of the tradesmen or the work- irigmen of the town. The chairman, would be a magistrate, and at present the magistracy belonged to one class and to one party.—The motion was put, and all but Mr Hood voted for it.—Mr Tower thanked them for the confidence they had placed in him. He accepted the office with sorrow and regret that it carried with it the duties of a. magistrate. He had always felt that magistrates should be elected by the Crown, and be stipendiary magistrates. He had previously refused to be made a magistrate for that reason. He did not desire to find fault in any way with the way the magistrates worked. He was sorry that the chairman of an urban district council should have to be a magistrate, and he thought it a great pity that magistrates should not be appointed like a County Court judge. He thought that the magistrates had tried to do their dnty, but he thought it required a man of legal training to carry out those duties properly. He was very glad to do all that was possible to carry on the work of the Council harmoniously and efficiently.-Mr P. H. Edwards proposed, and Mr Emberton seconded, Mr R. E. Lloyd, as vice-chairman, and it was carried.— Mr Lloyd briefly responded. It was decided that the whole Council should act on the committees, three to form a quorum.—After discussion Y.1 was fixed as the penalty for resignation.—It was decided to hold the meetings at seven p.m. on the second Monday in the month; and to suggest to the Parish Council that the joint Burial Board should consist of nine, and that the Council should have three representatives upon it.—It was decided that they suggest to the County Council that the members should retire altogether triennially.-The Chairman, Vice-chairman, and Mr James Sinclair, were appointed a committee to revise the bye-laws.—It was agreed to apply to the County Council for the powers of a Parish Council, in order to enquire into the charities.—Mr Hood called attention to the state of Talbot-street.-The Chairman said he should be happy to visit the place. It wan decided to write to Mr Brownlow Tower, asking him for the nse of the Local Board room for meetings of the Council.—There was no other busi- ness of interest. RUTHIN BOARD OF GUARDIANS AND I DISTRICT COUNCIL. This council met for the first time on Monday, all the members being present. Mr Henry Williams Plasvnward, was appointed temporary chairman of the Board of Guardians, and after the reading of the Local Government Board circular by Mr R. Hum- phreys Roberts, the clerk, Mr Gomer Roberts moved, and the Rev. J. F. Reece, rector of Llanfwrog, seconded, a resolution appointing Mr Owen Williams, of Glanclwyd, chairman of the Board of Guardians. Mr Williams was elected unanimously.—Mr Evan Thomas Jones, of Derwen, was appointed vice-chair- man of the Board, Dr. J. R. Jenkins and Mr J. J. Bancroft being elected co-optative members.—Mr Bircham, Local Government inspector, addressed the guardians, and said there was a considerable change in the composition of the Board since the election, but he had every belief that the work would continue to be properly conducted under the guidance of the excellent clerk, who stood pre-eminent among the clerks of his district, and who had been in office about the same number of years as he (Mr Bircham) had been the inspector of the district-namely, twenty- two. He (the inspector) has long observed the want of a small handbook for the use of guardians upon the general rules for the administration of relief, and upon the duties of the executive officers, the relieving officers, the medical officers, the masters and matrons, &c. He had therefore drawn up a small pamphlet of observations and notes upon these matters, which Mr Humphreys Roberts (clerk to the Board) had under- taken to put into Welsh, an d it woul d be published as soon as possible in English and in Welsh at an almost nominal price for the use of guardians in Wales and Monmouthshire.—The Chairman said he was sure this work would be mot useful. (Cheers.) —The District Council afterwards met, and Mr Owen Williams was appointed the chairman, on the motion of Mr J. T. Lloyd, seconded by Mr Evans. of Clocaenog. The Clerk then presented to the Chairman a beautifully-bound copy of Hadden's Handbook on the Local Government Act, 1894. The Chairman thanked the Board and Mr Humphreys Roberts, and expressed tha hope that they would realise the great benefits conferred by the Act, and that they would conduct the business with the same harmony its heretofore.—Mr John Roberts, Bathafarn Farm, was appointed vice-chairman.—The question of water supply for Llandyrnog and four or five other parishes in the Vale of Clwyd (which had been remitted to the new council by the late sanitary authority), for which a scheme has been prepared by Mr J. E. Thomas, C.E., of Wrexham, was, after a discussion, adjourned to the next meeting, when this important question will be finally decided. OSWESTRY DISTRICT COUNCIL AND BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The first meeting of the Oswestry Rural District Council was held on Monday. The Rev. E. M. Bulkeley Owen temporarily occupied the chair. After some discussion, Mr Edward Jones, of Glent- worth (the chairman of the old Board), was elected chairman of the Council from outside by nine votes to four. Mr A. Peate, Maesbury, said that legal objec- tion would be taken to the election of Mr Jones on the ground that he was not an ex-officio member of the old Board, as required by the Act. Mr Griffiths, of Chirk, was elected vice-chairman.—A meeting of the new Board of Guardians was then held. Mr E. Jones was again elected chairman under protest, and Mr Griffiths vice-chairman. It was azreed that no outside member of the Board should be elected until the meeting in April. The next meeting was fixed for the 28th of January, and afterwards fort- nightly. The Assessment and School Attendance Committees were appointed. COLWYN BAY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The first meeting was held, on Tuesday, Mr J. Porter, clerk, presiding pro. tem. The Rev. W. Ven- ables Williams moved that Mr T. Parry be elected first chairman of the council.-MrJ. Porter seconded, and the resolution was carried unanimously.—On the motion of Mr Blud, seconded by Mr H. Hughes, Mr John Roberts was elected vice-chairman.-The Rev. V. Williams, Mr J. Porter, and Mr J. Roberts, were elected to represent the council on the Cowlyd Water Board, and the Rev. V. Williams on the Court of Governors of the North Wales College. I RHYL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. At the adjourned meeting, on Tuesday, the report was read of the Water Committee, which stated that that the diagrams submitted showed an average con- sumption of water of 23,000 gallons per day.—Mr Hall, the water manager, reported having proceeded with the scraping of the six-inch main for a distance 500 yards.—Mr P. Mostyn Williams, in moving the confirmation of the minutes, said that on the 31st of .December, they had a credit balance in the bank of iE625 10s on general account, and-a balance of £4,083 17s 5d on sewage loan account, making a total of X4,709 7s lOd. They had to draw cheques that day amounting to t2,204 3s 8d on general account, and £1,401 12s Id on sewage loan account, making a total of 13,605 16s, and reducing the balance at the bank to £ 1,100. He was inclined to regard the financial position very satisfactory. LLANRHAIADR PARISH COUNCIL. The first meeting of the Llanrhiadr Parish Council was held on Monday night at the National School. Mr Thomas Ellis presided. After the members had signed the declaration, Mr John Williams, Bryn- llyruth, proposed Robert Ellis, farmer, should be chairman.—Mr John Ellis, Graig Llvd, proposed Colonel H. R. Hughes, Ystrad, and Mr T. Jones, King's Head, seconded.—Eleven voted for the former, and three for the latter. In thanking the meeting for having elected him, the chairman said he would try to act with fairness toward all concerned, and he would like to propose a vote of thanks to Mr Thomas Ellis for the straighforward and impartial manner in which he had conducted the proceedings.—Mr Thomas Ellis returned thanks, saying he was extremely grateful for the kind words spoken concerning his conduct, and he should be obliged to vindicate him- self upon some aspersions cast upon him when his accusor returned home. (Applause.) The Rev. Lewis Williams, Prion, was unanimously elected the treasurer of the Council, and Mr John Jones, Ty Issa, Saron, was elected secretary. The next question discussed was what description of a seal the Council should have. It was suggested that a Welsh motto should be placed round the edge of the seal and the Welsh harp or some other device in the centre, and then it would be easily distinguished. —The chairman asked the Council whether it was their wish to admit reporters.—It was decided that the meetings should be private.—Before the meeting terminated, the Chairman said he thought they were not quite right in their discussion to hold private meetings, as if the whole of the Council were held in private they would not learn much as to the best management of the affairs of the parish. They could surely gain some information from the reports of other Councils, and he thought they should make them public.—It was decided, after further discussion, that the secretary shold draw up a report and send it to the newspapers.