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IRTHS MARRIAGES, 4. DEATHS -es of Births, Marriages, or Deaths can be unless authenticated by the name and ic/fr; of the sen ler. The charge for insertion of notices of Births, and Marriages, and Deaths 0, fi ShiliiKg, hat if the announcement is i» ^paoied by any additional remarks Two Shilling8- BIRTHS. n3 August ??' at 7, Queen-street, the wife Ip-ire Henry Doyd, of a. son. I ?"'?..o.' 6:11, the wife of '?homa3 S. Parry, r Rr. -1. 'I t 5U??, of ? son. MARRIAGES. „ (JLEVV—Angnst 6th, at St. Mary's Catholic Kev. -Father Jones, John Roberts, .g?p?r'a.v?une, Wrexh?m, to Margaret Jk"Y, !>rcway.placè, Wrexham. GOLDEN WKDDING. j-VAss—August 15th, 1850, a.t St. Bride's pi?. .Li?rpoot. by the Rev. D. D. Stewart, ? i'tt- Pierce, cabinet maker, Wrexham, to onl3, d aL,hter 01 the late Mr Robert ?c- 'i?'bot Inn. Wrexham.
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  show at Rossett w?s held on Friday, V'Vi .1 ey successful. The weather was "{with- H"e. r. i:1, B.ard of Trado has closed the Foryd r;e and 1 passengers ha.ve to make a detour of ;clil. The saiiie body has partially closed tll r'- iT" Wrexlv.un Waterworks Company, at their d meeting ou Tuesday, declared dividends "?"? Nte ?? ? pr c?°'" per annum upon the ?.?'?it?'' ?'? ?"? ?? ?8a per cent. on the ? ? ,;lnre. This is aa lUcreae. Town Council have agreed to pay clerk a salary of £ 350 in addition to the c'ai- f. vickct expenses, to include all services r j i well as the services of a deputy cerk, • in daily attendance at the Guildhall. ???h3.!f??'vmeetmg of the shareholders of I? • t Cambrian Railways Company was held in L?t, SzLiurdLy. The tohl revenue of hj "j-??tnv ?mounta to £ 142.090, bemg an ?e.? ? ?? 2SO over 1889. í' W.?es and coal ?-jLte-! ?jr au increase of £ 2,946 in the ex- ^Jitaro. r +
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1 Mr Herbert Roberts, M.P., has II .r. just made an interesting little speech at Llanrwst, upon organs chapels. He points out that the high V;Liles has taken in congregational eing- There is a great deal of nonsense talked about oar uational musical taste. We are all f,n J.f tuur-ic it is true, and at times our congre- jiOEiil staging is overwhelming in ita power and kn ur. There is a movement now to have ""11}5 in most places of worship we hope the time will come when there will be found in every phje of worship, an organ chosen for its quality "nl =.»Tt~tnes$, and not on account of the number of its stops or the showy case. In that day a new ■ .jvcMii.t be necessary. Its object will be to teiM t!i = choir and the organist their place in pubUi- worship. There is too often the danger :Iil,;jrtant point should be forgotten.
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i i 1 A uf I ") -,v :I ——— ————- A great judge is dead. Lord Russell of Killowen, Lord Chief Justice of England, who died on Friday, was perhaps not the profoundest lawyer who ever sat on the beech, but he was the most sensible ma.n WHO ever wore the ermine. Hi3 judgments were {diof.comniouseBse.aud his strength of mind e.I=.i him to cut through the jungle of legal au Lrgrowth, and get into the clear spaces. >>ing demonstrated this so clearly as the way h Jfalt with libals against newspapers. Where newspaper was wrong, of course the paper sa&rc-d as i: ought to do, but, as often happens, tie joaru li was made the target of the adven- turer, Lird Russell stepped in and stopped There was a breadth of view which I v,^ expected in him, being an Irishman, and his ¡date to the fairness of Welsh juries, came ir?.i. n.i lv frlizii one far more cap?i b  kindly from one f?r more capable of judging than a:r.y who come to Wales at assize times. A and -Jro it man lias gone, and the Beach hisiost a distinguished ornament.
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I..L Cambrian ( li.l.i,Va\S* 1 I Nov I Flieve was a time when the Uambrian Railways Company aad a reputation for un- .mnctuality which was not i a chanv-e has come over it. and ii ripidiy becoming one of the best lines in the singdom, It has splendid rolling stock, and a ire service of trains which run through some of thednest scenery iu Wales. The result of this ;:od management and enterprise is, as might be ipect&d —the shareholders benefit-not largely it true. Lut the movement of affairs is in the right irection. The half-yearly meeting of the share- noidera hit" just been held, and the Chairman's it'jresting speech is given elsewhere. The Liiiibriin R.iilway now touches Wrexham, and up to this district a delightful tract of :ou;;try which extends from Whitchurch to iwyitwyth and from Brecon to Barmouth. iUat now there is a disposition on the part of ''p] n it to go abroad, but to examine the home r;" commend the choice of scenery offered Cambrian Railways.
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'•'•eUh'r.tn ill CiuaJa. Sometime ago Mr Lloyd George, M.P., Mr W. J. Rees, and Mr W. Llewellyn Williams visited Canada at the request of the Dominion Government, and they H', now luinished a report. The object ot .-c ltlemen was to consider hew far Canada t-tsmtiihie place in which Welshmen might praise the colony, but what they J:t.Ir a Welshman should possese to secure !3c;cs3 in Canada, are just the qualities to make JfJJ furtaaes in most lands. These are-stiffl- :i¿: capital, say E100 to every quarter section 160 ijres; practical knowledge of farming and with the stvle of agriculture suit- to the country; health, strength, capacity, ind to work; and, a fair amount of •r^len;;e. If every farmer in Wales had these i-Jilications, coupled with the hearty co-opera- of laudiord and agent, the valleys of Wales ^-d inJct.J blossom as the rose. It Welshmen 5r:ite they usually do well, and if they wish to norne oyer the sea, Canada presents advan- ,<°' are worth seriously considering.
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The local Volunteers returned T;I on Sunday from camp at > •I'liitu-v. i leetwood. For cne month the regiment has been under i ti t the large majority of the Ail-J only attend for a fortnight. a matter for regret, because no -ggi-ts that a fortnight in camp is going to t!, vi till tloer the perfect soldier. Oue Hi of the twelve is none too much to the task. 14 is, of course, true that nmch may be learned, and no doubt but if the Government want to r:r;c the Volunteers a really efficient force, they rnnt -pend more money and give the men flUlitib fur staying longer in camp. We are «.roa^iy opposed to militarism, which is about t¡<- "r t -th h. h be t-.fc -ttf curse with which any nation can be ^■etc-I, and for this reason we hope to see l! oliibtfers made really smart, etBcient, and 't;i' us i. iorce. This cannot be done by com- lIiy drills ciiilv. The exercise of the whole rcgimcllt must obviously give greater oppor- tlJaitiea for learning mitary movements. At P-t.scnt men cannot afford to give a month to the :;t.tc 'f I th'J.' t t ?'-?, and if te State values them, it ought to "?P- V« e hear on all hands thai this year's camp nas b(:n very different from flie picnics of former .ir.?. At Fleetwood, th- men have had to do r"1",jùic.r3 work, and we are not surprised to •r that there ar(, some Volunteers who did not There must be grumblers in aPt bodies of btit these we refer to bjlong to a- class who r Hokod upon Volunteering for the advan- t would bring, and not from the point of of the patriot who wishes to make himself :¡s;;¡1 m a. national crisis. It would b. no small gain to the regiments to which these persons belong, if they would lay down their a.rms and return to private life. The Volunteers do not want such sort of Boldiers. At present the Citizsn army is extremely popular and resruits are nuimroua. We hope that this happy state of things will long continua. In the efficiency of the Volunteers lies the safety of this country from the untold evils of enforced military service. «
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Wrexham Water Company. The half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of the Wrexham Water Company again demon- strates what a well-managed corporation it is. The share- holders will rejoice to know that the dividends have been increased, and the large public which the Company supplies with most wholesome water, can cordially testify to the fact that the supply is as full as it is good, and as good as it is II uninterupted. For this the management of the Company is much to be congratulated. Mr Hugh- Jones's speech contained some figures which show in a remarkable manner, the growth of the town, and as clearly, the capacity of the Company to keep pace with the growth. For instance in 1890. the Company supplied 3,811 houses, the number now is 5,513, and the gross revenue has in the I ten years increased 5a 7 per cent. A singularly interesting point was also pointed out by Mr Hugh-Jones, and that is that while in 1890, the capital which amounted to L96,415 earned iE4 12ci lOd percent; in 1900, the capital which had grown to £ 135,537 brought in C4 17s 9d per cent. The Wrexham Water Company is a very prosperous company, and it is not too much to ex- pec 5 that same day the pleasing newa will be made public, that the presence of a bath in a house will not require a heavier rate. This con- cession would prove a great boon to the smaller householder especially.
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Two New Sovereigns. The assumption of great respon- sibility, especially by one young and inexperienced, must of necessity ba a serious matter. It is so in small concerns, but in the case of kingdoms it is, of caurse, doubly serious. Italy has jut recaived a new King, the son of the monarch whose taking off we all deplore. The young man, it is said, promises well, and as our natioaal sympathies lie with Italy in almost a larger measure than other nations, everybody here muss hope that he will rule wisely and well. There is no doubt that his fair kingdom needs very careful guidance. He will not, we hope, let hig thoughts run too much in military direc- tions. The happy and contented home life of an y people ia of more value to any State than thousands of armad men. While wishing good luck to Italy's new King, we feel a keener interest in the young lad who has become Duke of Coburg. He is the Duke of Albany, and, of course, our people here have for him something more than kindly sympathy. He is one of our own, so to speak, and we feel anxious that he should do well. His frank, boyibh presence hflS won the regard of his subjscts, bat one cannot help feeling sorry that he has had to quit tho happy home in England, and the frank ernancipationof Eton, for the routine of a life in the German army and 1 the tedioudnesa of a Court. The lad deserved better, no doubt, but the fates were against him. He is now Duke of Coburg, and we all wish him good fortune.
I A WREXHAM TRADERS' ASSOCIATION.I
I A WREXHAM TRADERS' ASSOCIATION. I I This is the holiday season, and no doubt many of the traders of Wrexham are taking their weil-earned vocation or shortly will do so. To those away, and those at home, it has been suggested the quou might bo put Cannot something be organised in the town by which tradesmen could come into touch and act in mutual interest ? The question is an interesting one, and has, of course, more than one side. As far as we can see, the establishment of what would be a Chamber of Commerce for Wrexham traders would be a useful step. At present the town is without any organisation of traders, and yet there must be matters upon which united action is most advisable. Take for example the question of the hours of closing. Time was when the shop assistants of the town were well organised, and the present Friday balf-holidays was the main gain. We all remember what a stiff fight there was to secure this boon, and now who would abolish it2 The difficulty then was to get the masters to meet, for they had no organisation. They are still without one, and any movement which is for the general good has to be undertaken by independent traders. The closing of tho shops would be a matter which could be most satisfactorily referred to the,Traders" Associa- tion, and settled by it. Not only would it be useful in arranging for rest time, but there are many points in business upon which united acoion would have a great and beneficial effect. If such an association were established, it might with very great advantage take notice of our municipal life. Wrexham has a body of traders who are keen, shrewd, business men. The town has a great reputation as a place of business, and we believe deservedly so. Why should these men confine their attention solely to their own places of business ? The government of the town calls for the zeal and attention of the very best men we can find. The Town Council will not always consist of the mem- bers who at present compose it. There will be vacancies to be filled. Those places must be taken by men who have not only ideas as to municipal government, but who have business foresight and shrewdness. A Trader's Association properly and throughly well organised, could I use its influence, and place at the service of thy town, some of our best men. The old party Niles are obsolete, and the man who must be returned to the Town Council must be, not the Liberal, nor the Tory, but the keen man, the man of ideas and of business capacity. There used to be in the old school days what were known as holiday task*. This is one, aud the gentlemen to whom it is addressed will not object to be reminded of those happy days. Our recollection of those tasks is that they were not particularly well done, but we have greater hopes of this one. The idea is, we believe, one which is worth considering, and anything we can do to help it will be cheerfully done. The problem is evidently being considered for an association of grocers, provision dealers, and bakers for the town has already been decided upon. I
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I PERSONAL. "-1 Prince and Princess Henry of Pless leave Eng- land at the end of this week for Germany. Mr Wynne Corrie and a large party of gentle- men shot over the Penycae Moors on Monday. Sir Watkin W. Wynn and Miss Williams Wynn left Wynustay on Monday for the Continent. Lieutenant George F. M. Cornwallis West, Scots Guards, is placed on temporary half-pay, on account of ill-leealth. The return home from the war of Captain Corbett- Ya!e-Jones-Parry was celebrated with rejoicings at Madryn Castle on Thursday. The Rev. T. Henry Jones, of Newcastle, Pa., U.S. America, has just arrived in this country, where he will spend about six months. Mr Jones, who is a nattive of Ebenczsr, near Carnarvon, is at present staying at Wrexham. The personalty under the wi!l of Miss E. A. Grevilie, of Beaumaris, daughter of the late Mr H. M. Greville, of Wrexham, has been entered at C,1,1,10* A number of bequests are made to relatives, and the residuary legatee is the testator's sister, Mrs Adeline Chaloner Pierce. i
WREXHAM.
WREXHAM. I Cvr,Msa HACKS.—The Wrexham Cycling Haces ara tiae.] for this (Friday) evening at 6 p.m. THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD.—This festival will 1, in Liverpool, on yeptembsr 18th, 19ch, 20. n, and 22nd, when Qi,500 will be awarded as p. <. CHESHISE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.-The annual show ot this society will be held at Congleton, on Wednesday, August 29th. Entries for jumping and the turnouts close on August 22ad. MAB-JHWIEL FLOWEK sHow.-The charming lfower show, which usually attracts a larga num- ber of visitors from Wrexham, is held to-day (Friday), on the beautiful grounds of Marchwiel Hall. ELECTRICITY.—Our readsrs will be interested to know that the work of laying the electric cables has bsen commenced, operations having been begun in Queen-street, on Monday. The novelty of the worK has attracted a considerable amount of attention on the pare of the bystanders. FLORODORA."—Mr Charles Hartley's Company will occupy the boards of the Wrexham Public tiall for two nights only—Fi idayaud Saturday, August 24th and Z5h-in the charming musical comedy Florodora." The comedy is highly spoken of, and lovers of bright music should not miss the opportunity of hearing it. SHREWSBURY GREAT FLORAL FETE.—The date of what is not unjustly claimed to be the grandest holiday in England," the great floral fete at Shrewsbury, is rapidly approaching. A long list of attractions is given in our advertising columns, and the full programme will be ready on Monday next, which is also the hst day for obtaining tickets at a reduced price. WREXHAM RACES.—The entries for these races close on Monday next, to the secretary, Mr Arthur William Berkeley, Witton Terrace, Wrexham. An advertisement elsewhere gives full particulars. The programme contains seven eyeats, one being confined to Polo Ponies. Another race is f,)r poniea which have never won, and the other live races are open to both ponies and galloways. PEXYBRYX CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—The Eov. Ossian Davies, of London, was the preacher at the special services held at the Penybryn Con- gregational Church, Salisbury Park, on Sunday, when there wera large congregations. The services will be continued on Sunday next, the special preacher being the Rev. T. Nicholson, of Bromley, Kent. Special hymns and anthems will be sung, and Mr J. R. Griffiths, organist of Christ Church, Westminster Bridge road, London, will preside at the organ. The afternoon service will be conducted in Welsh. CHARLEY'S AU.NT.On Monday and Tuesday, at St. James's Theatre, 11 Charley's Aunt will be performed. This i., a. return v;it to Wrex- ham, and we understand that Mr W. S. Penlev is sending us his best compauy, the cast of which includes several well-known London names. These render the piece even more laughable, if possible, than when it was originally produced at the Globe Theatre in London. The company is under the direction of Mr A. M. Hylton. Messrs Crane aid Sons are undertaking the booking of the seats, which should be considerable. JUVENILE TEJIPLART. The me-nbers of the Bromfield Juvenile Temple had their treat on Monday. About sixty juveniles, accompanied by several adults, travelled by the 2 54 train to Rossett, and, through the kindness of Mr and Mrs James Edwards, bad tea and sports at the Darland Farm. The wants of the children were attended to by the superintendent, Mrs Stanford, assisted by Miss Ada Davies, secretary; Mrs Headland, and others. They were favoured with glorious weather, which, of course, added much to their enjoymeut. FROM LOlm ROBERTS.—The following letter has been received" Pretoria, 15th July 1900.-Dear sir,I am desired by Lord Roberts to tender you his best thanks for the kind resolution passed by the Bromfield Good Templar Lodge at Wrexham. He much appreciates their very kind congratula- tions, and hopes that the experiences that our I troops have gained during the present campaign will help on the good work of temperance in no small measure on their return to England. -Yoiirs faithfully, N. Chamberlain (Colonel), Private Secretary.—John Stanford, Esq., Grand Chief Templar.' THE I-FIF.MARY.-The matron acknowledges gratefully the following gifts :—Flowers from Mrs Piercy, Marchwiel Airs Soames, Miss Cunliffe, Mrs Ll. Hugh-Jones, Mrs Stanley omicn, miss ^vans, JtJronwylra, ibe Excelsior Lodge of Good Templars, and from flower services at Abenbury Church, Bwlchgwyn, etc., etc. Wild flower bouquets from National Schools. Fruit. flowers, and vegetables from the Hon. Mrs Kenyon, Mrs Piercy, Marchwiel, Mr Yorko, and Mr Peel, Brynypys. Strawberries from Miss Grover and Miss Ella Owen. Medicine bottles from Mrs Findlay, Rossett, and Mr Ellis, Regent- street. Books and magazines from Miss Dobell, Mrs Willes, Grosvenor-road, Mrs Rogers, etc., etc. PROPERTY SALE.—Messrs Frank Lloyd and Sons offered for sale, at the Wynnscay Arms Hotel on Monday, some valuable freehold residences known as (lot 1) Ellerslie and Hendre, and (lot 2) Rich- mond House and Bishop's House, together with (lot 3) a valuable building plot, situated in plot, situ",te d in Grosvenor-road. Thera was only a fair attend- ance, and bidding was anythiug but brisk. Lots 2 and 3 were put up together, and withdrawn at £ 1,700; whilst the highest bid for lot 1, which was also withdrawn, was a50. Bry" n Castle, a country residence, and four cottages, all situated at Caergwrle, also came under the hammer, but was withdrawn at JE775. Mr R. J. Roberts, Bangor, and Messrs Longueville and Co., Oswestry, were the respective solicitors for ths vendors. FREE LIBRARY COMMITTEE.—Tuesday. Present: Mr John Francis (chairman), Mrs Caldecott, Messrs Simon Jones, F. McRae, A. N. Palmer, J. C. S. Brocbbank, F. H. Hawkins, E. M. Jones, and Edward Hughes, with Mr Frater, secretary. —Letters apologising for absence were received from Mrs Acton, Mr Philip Yorke, and the Rev. E. Wortliington Powell.—The sub-committee appointed to consider the application of the Librarian, Mr Gough, for an increase of salary, recommended an increase of 2s per week.—The report was adopted.—Mr Geo. Smith and Mr Sydney Lee wrote acknowledging the congratula- tions of the Committee on the successful termina- tion of the Dictionary of National Biography." Mr Smith (the proprietor) in the course of his letter said The general, I might venture to say, the universal appreciation of the manner in which the work of the dictionary has been done has been very gratifying to me, and of the letters I have received your letter was by no means the leelst pleasant reading." Mr Lee (che editor) said So spontaneous a tribute to the value of the labours cf my colleagues and myself give me the highest satisfaction, and I should like the members of the Committee to know how thoroughly I appreciate their kind and generous action." THE REV. J. WORTHING TON POWELL.—The wedding, which took place at Whitchurch Parish Church, of the Rev. Evan Worthington Powell, of Wrexham, eldest son of Mr Evan Powell, of Llanidioes, and Miss Elizabeth Jane Ravenshaw, only daughter of the late Mr John Raven- shaw, of Whitchurch, was choral, being attended by St. Catherine's Church choir, in which a great interest has been taken by the bride, and Mr W. E. Rogers, the organist, played appropriate muaic both before and after the service, including Calkin's Festal March," Dubois' service, Catilene Nuptiale," and an Offertoire in G by Collins. The weather was most unfavour- able, but in spite of this there was a large number of triends present to witness the interesting cere- mony, which was conducted by the Rev. Canon W. H. Fletcher, vicar of Wrexham, the Rev. W. II Egerton, rector of Whitchurch, and the Rev. W. L. Gan! Miss Constance Preston, of Liver- pool, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr Goodwin H. Powell, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, while the bride was given way by her brother, Mr John Ravenshaw. As the bridal party left the church, Mr Rogers played Mendelssohn's Wed- ding March." A largely attended reception was subsequently given at the residence of the bride. The presents were numerous and handsome. •• KRCGER AXD KHAKI.To-day (Saturday), at eight o'clock, Mr Frederic Villiers, the famous war correspondent, will lecture in the Public Hall on the South African war, under the above title. Mr Villieri3 has had a very variedex- perience in all parts of the world as war corres- pondent, and has been under are over a hand red times, and witnessed a score or so of first-class battles. Concerning the lecture to be given to-day, the Standard says :—" Mr Frederic Villijrs, the war artist, lectured last evening before a large audience at St. James's Hall. The address was entitled 4 Kruger and Khaki,' and related chiefly to the experiences of the lecturer with Lord Roberts, Lord Methuen, and ene1 French in the present campaign. Mr Villiers said he started for the seat of war from New Zealand, and personally witnessed much of the extraordinary enthusiasm which thrilled the Australasian Colonies in their response to the call I to assist. The batrtfe of Magersfontein was described, special reference being made bo the sorrow of Lord Methuen at the disaster to the Highland Brigade. Incidentally, it was stated that owing to the cunning of the Boers in their movements, our war balloons were unable to give much useful information at this period of the war. Alluding to the operations at Colesberg, ) the lectttrer aid a high tribute to the prowess and ability of General French. The dash on Kimber- ley and the relief of that town were graphically narrated. The pursuit and surrender of General Cronja and the march to Bloemfontein were also j referred to, and the lecturer expressed himself in j terms of great eulogy on the subject of the Red < Cross work of the campaign, which was the finest *1 he had ever witnessed. The lecture was illus- taated by a large number of slides prepared from snapshots taken during the actual fighting." The views mentioned above will be shown in Wrex- ham. OVERTON AND DISTRICT FLOWER SHOW.—This Show, at which there will be special attractions, is fixed fjr August 31st. BWLCHGWYN AND CORWEN EISTEDDFODAU.—Mr I W. George Roberts, of IJdgbaston, Birmingham, formerly of Wrexham, was successful at the above meetings. He won the prize for the chief essay at B wlchgwyn. He also took a prize at Corwen for a translation. Mr Roberts is the author of the articles on the History of Wales during the present century, now appearing in Cymru. PROPOSED GROCER'S ASSOCIATION.—On Wednes- day evening, a meeting of all the grocers and provision dealers in the town was held, upon the invitation of the Mayor (Mr Thomas Jones), at the restaurant of Messrs C. K. Benson and Co. It was well attended, and the President, Hon. J Secretary, and Mr Dutton, members of the Chester Society attended, with Mr Kellet, President of the Liverpool Society, and Mr McCormick of the same organisa- tion. The Mayor took the chair, and explained the object of the meeting. Addresses were delivered, and it was agreed to form a Trade Association, which will embrace the grocers, provision dealers, and bakers of the town. A committee was elected to draw up rules, and the Mayor was elected president. MARRIAGE OF THE REV. W. A. Igic-,D.-At the Victoria-road Wesleyan Church, Southsea, on Thursday afternoon, Miss Emilie Carpenter, eldest daughter of Mr J. Carpenter, J.P., of Henriville, Victoria-road North, Southsea, was united to the Rev. W. A. Hind, of St. Paul's Wesleyan Church, Ratclyffe, and formerly of Moss, Wrexham, the ceremony, being largely attended. The bride wore a lovely gown of rich ivory satin duchease, covered with handsomely embroidered real Swiss mousseline de soie. The bodice was exquisitely draped, and finished with transparent yoke and sieeves of rucked chiffon. The long court train fell in graceful folds from the shoulders, turned back, and beautifully arranged with embroidered mousseline de soieand orange blossom. A becoming tu!le veil over coronet of bridal flowers completed this ch inning dress. The bride also wore a vary pretty brooch in the shape of a gold heart, set round wich shamrock leaves, studded with pearls. This was the gift of the bridegroom, as was also a hand- some shower bouquet, which consisted of white roses and lilies. The three bridesmaids, Miss Ethel M. Hind (sister of the bridegroom), Miss Daisy Carpenter (sister of the bride). an,l Miss Margaret Dittman, looked very dainty and smart, dressed in soft white Liberty silk, with numerous rows of lace insertion and tucks. A deep lace frill at the bottom fell over an underskirt of the same soft material. The sleeves and yoke were transparent, made of insertion and tucks alternately; while the bodices were finished on the laft aides of the front, with a large rosette and long ends. Their ornaments were pretty brooches of gold and pearl, the gifts of the bridegroom. They wore large picture hats, of white crinoline, trimmed with rosettes of white chiffon and ostrich feathers and carried lovely bouquets of pale yellow marguerites and asparagus fern, also the gifts of the bridegroom. The bride's mother was go.vned iu a handsome dress of black mousseline da so e, embroidered with a pale shade of heliotrope; her bonnet, of the same shade, consisted of chiffon and flowers, aigrette, and long tulle strings. She carried an exquisite bouquet of heliotrope and white flowers, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom's mother wore a most becoming gown of shot violet silk, trimmed with passementerie in a pals shade of violet. Her bonnet was black and violet to match with long white tulle strings a chiffon fichu completed the costume. She carried a handsome bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion, and the sarvice, which wasjmlly choral, was conducted by the Rev. Thomas Hind, of Blackpool, the father of the bridegroom, who was assisted by the Rev. J. Cooper, of Southsea. Mr J. Arthur Harrop acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests proceeded to the Lsplanade Hotel, wnere a reception was held, the happy couple leaving later iu the afternoon for London and Matlock, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's going away costume consisted of a cream cloth dress, the bodice being tucked and trimmed with pale yellow crepe-de-chine and guipure lace. She wore a charming picture hat of burnt straw, trimmed with ostrich plumes. j The presents were numerous and valuable. )
I- - ---- I WREXHAM TOWN COUNCIL.
I- WREXHAM TOWN COUNCIL. I SANITARY COMMITTEE. I The monthly meeting of the Senitary Corn- I mictee was held on Weduesday, Alderman W. E. Samuel, chairman, presiding, and there were also present Alderman C. K. Benson, Couucillors S. Hughes, J. A. Chadwick, R. Williamson, T. B. Taylor, and J. B. Francis Mr Thomas Bury, town clerk Mr J. W. M. Smith, borough sur- veyor Dr. R. W. J. Evans, medical officer and Mr C. Moore, sanitary inspector. The Mayor (Councillor Thomas Jones), Alder- j man Dr. H. V. Palin, and Councillor Openshaw apologised for non-attendance. A BEST REPORT. The INSPECTOR reported having served notices upon various owners, occupiers, &-c., for the abatement of nuisances. No case of infectious disease had been notified during the past month, and there were no patients in hospital. He would draw attention to the state of the cesspool at Holt-road depot. The surrounding ground had fallen in, and the shedding that bad been erected around it was very much dilapidated. It would be advisable to remove the cesspool to the bottom of the yard. Councillor WILLIAMSON That is the best report you have ever presented ? The INSPECTOR replied in the affirmative. The TOWN CLERK pointed out that in the previous month there were some patients dis- charged from hospital. That was the only dis- tinction between the two months. The report was adopted, and the Surveyor was instructed to carry out the necessary work at the slaughter-houses. ASK THE BOYS! I Councillor FRANCIS asked the Inspector whether it wae part of his duty to examine the ice-cream !¡ sold in the town ? The INSPECTOR said he took a sample last year, and when it was analysed it was found there was nothing deleterious to health in it. Councillor FRANCIS You know the conditions under which it is made ? The INSPECTOR I do, sir. THE PERFECT DWELLINGS OP THE POOR. The TOWN CLERK liid before the meeting a circular letter received from the Local Governm jn t Board, on the subject of the housing of the work- ing classes, which, he said, was intended to draw the attention of the local authorities to the wide powers they possessed. Councillor HUGHES remarked that there was a lot of room in Wrexham for the act to be applied. The CHAIRMAN We have not been sitting still: we have done s imethiug. The TuWN CLERK said ten houses were closed under an order obtained in the early part of the year. He found also that ten houses had been closed by the owners, and two had been removed. The MEDICAL OFFICER, in answer to a question, said he knew of nothing that called for attention, but he would report on any case that might come under his notice. PREPARING FOR THE DESTRUCTOR. The SURVEYOR recommended the purchase of four one-horse two-wheeled tip carts, to be used for the removal of rubbish, and which he said would probably cost from JE28 to iE30 each. Alderman BENSON moved, and Councillor Hur.nts seconded, and it was agreed that local tradesmen should be asked to submit tenders for two or four such carts, of a pattern to be selected by the Sur- ¡ veyor, and that one should be submitted for inspection before a decision was arrived at. Councillor Taylor asked whether it was to be taken that it was the duty of the sanitary authority to clear rubbish from, say a. draper's cellar. The TOWN CLERK said this was a subject which had been discussed all over the Kingdom, and bad occasioned a good deal of friction. On the whole it had been thought better to take away such material even at the public expense. Shopkeepers were considerable ratepayers, and that was one of the advantages they got. Councillor TAYLOR They only pay on their assessments, in the same way as others do who provide for their rubbish. Councillor FRANCIS said much of the refuse was of a decomposing nature, and it was a sanitary measure to remove it. After some further discussion it was resolved, on the motion of Councillor TAYLOR, seconded by I Councillor HUGHES, that the attention of the Sanitary Inspector be called to the matter, and that where possible tradesmen should life required to place P-tic)i refuse in such a position as to be convenient for removal-
THE REFORM CLUB, WREXHAM.…
THE REFORM CLUB, WREXHAM. I We Lesir that it ia not improbable that tuis club I will be reorganised on new lines. It is said that a way has been found out of the ditHenkies which I caused itrf winding-up. Its political is still to ba retained and, we are glad to learn, strengthened. The probability ill that no intoxicants will be per- mitted within it ill fnture. The experiment, which deserves tu be made, will be watched with great interest.
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I WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
I WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Th« fortnightly meeting of the Board was held at the li jard-rootn of the Union Workhouse on Thurs- day, when there were present: Captain Griffith- Bjscawen (chairman), Mr Simon Joues (vice chair- man), Miss Junes, Sir Robert Egerton, K C.S.I., the Revs. B. Rees James, Enoch Anwyl, and P. W. Sparling, Messrs E. Lloyd Jonea, G. Cromar, J. Allen, R. Pritchard, W. fivaus, Watkin Jones, H. Carweu, G. Clarke, \V. H. JLancelott, G. J. Findlay, D. Malheaon, W. E. Samuel, F. A. Sturga, G. Hey- wood, T. B. Taylor, William Ellis, W. M. Griffiths, and J. A. Harrop, with Mr J. Oswall Bury, clerk. THE POOR-LAW CONFERENCE. I Mr Jones-Parry wrote regretting his inability to attend on account of illness, and expressing a nope that the guardians would appoint delegates to attend the Poor-law Conference at Dolgellev. The Chairman, who had given notice to move that this be done, said he hoped the guardians would support the conference by sending at least two guardians and the Clerk. He thought, however, that they could not expect gentlemen to stop at Dolgelley over night unless the question of expenses was enter- tained, and proper notice having been given under the Act, it was competent for the Board to defray expenses if they desired. tie thought the conference had really done a great deal of good in the past, and if Unions like their own did not support it, it would be almost imposaible to carry it on. He understood that the Dolgelley JBjard had taken the matter np well, and had appointed a committee to assist the hon. secretary iu making the arrangements, so he thought there was every prospect of the conference being a success. It was agreed, oa the motion of the i-lev. Enoch Anwyl, seconded by Mr Watkin Jones, that the vice-chairman, who had expressed hia widingnesa to attend.3 a volunteer, Miss Jones, and tae Clerk should represent the Board at the conference, the Chairman exprfsaing a hope that other members would. atiend on one day at any rate. I THE AGED AND DESERVING POOR. I The Local Government Board forwarded a circular on this subject, saying they had intended to iseue an order dealing with the matter, but they had been unable to do so at present. They thought it con- venient, however, in order tha.t they might have the opinion of the guardians on the matter, to indicate the heads of the regulations they ba.d in contempla- tion :-(1) Tnat th", Guardiaus should form a special class of inmates of Bixty-five years and upwards with regard to whom the Guardians after due inquiries have satisfied themselves that by reason ot their moral character or behaviour or previous habits they are sufficiently deserving to be members of the class. (2) That for such inmates extra day-rooms should be provided, which might, if thought desirable, be avail- able for members of both sexes, in which they would nave the opportunity of separatiou from disreputable inmates, and in which their meals, other than dinner, migh be served at hours fixeU by the Guardians. (3) Tnat sleeping accommodation in separate cubicles should be provided for them. (4) Tuat privileges should bo given them as regards the hours of going to bed and rising. (5) That considerably increased liberty should be granted to them, and greater facility for being visited by their friends. (6) That for eacti inmate of this clas* a locker should be provided the key would be retained by the inmate, but it would be r. quired that the contents of the locker should be O¡.cIl to preper inspection and (7) that as regards t-io inmates of this class the provisions in the orders relating to the supply of tobacco, dry tea, and sugar should be made compulsory. The Chairman said it would be a very difficult thing to carry out these regulations in a compara- tively small workhouse like their own. He did not think they had the means, and besides, there was the great difficulty, which he did not think had struck the authorities in London, of deter- mining who really were the deserving and respect- able. Then, as regards the administration of out-reiief, they had always endeavoured to grant out- reliel to those whom, so far as the guardiaus could possibly ascertain, were respectable and deserving people. Referring to the children, and the proposal ior cottage homes, the Chairman said he believed there was a good deal of noosecse in those people who talked about the surroandines of the workhouse as having a bad tffect npon the mind and character of the little ones. He considered that their children, whose schoolt3 were practically separated from the House, were in a better position, and enjoyed more fresh air and liberty than a great many children who had never been near the Workhouse. (liear, hear.) Therefore, he hoped the guardiaus would leave them as they were. He moved that the recommendations of the Local Government Board, relative to the class,fixation of the poor, be referred to the Visiting Committee to aee if anything could be done towards carrying them out.—Mr Lloyd Junes seconded the motion, which was carried. VACCINATION RETURNS. The Clerk produced the vaccination return for the half year ending December 31st, 1899, which was as f:)iloWB >, • O >/2 5 a -2 ° C .E ^3 5 2 "3 1' •=~ "5 55. If 11 ? if 5 ? 5 ??2 ?? S? 5 ¿o ? ? ?3 District ?? ? ? ? ?  Wrexham 723 566 3 2 82 28 23 19 Holt, 76 62 2 7 1 4 KURbon. 338 28i 1 1 47 3 2 — TOt31. 1137 912 6 3 136 32 23 19 THE HOUSE. It was agreed to invite tenders for painting the outside of the Workhouse. The Chair- man reported that he had visited the House, schools, and wards, and found all in good order, the wards being very clean and tidy. No complaints were received from the inmates. STATISTICS FOR WEEK ENDING AUG. 8TH, 1900. Number in the house 253 Previous week 255 Corresponding week last year 239 Vasrants relieved-Men 41, women 4, children 1 46 Do. last year—Men 44, women 9, children 6. 59 Imbeciles in the house 40 In School—Boys 27, girls 26 53 Receiving industrial training—Boys 9, £ irls 10 19 CUT-RELIEF. Mr Cheetham .£12 13s 8d to 121 persons. Mr Oweu £ 41 5s Od to 437 „ Mr Williams £ 62 12s 0d to 592 FOR WEEK ENDING AUGUST 15lH, 1900. Number in the house 250 Previous week 253 Corresponding week last year 240 Vagrants relieved—Men 42, women 9, children 1 52 Do. last year—Men 35, women 12, children 4 51 Imbeciles in the house 40 lu School—Boys 27. girls 29. 55 Receiving industrial training-lloys 9. girls 10. 20 OUT-REL'EF. Mr Cheetham £ 12 lis 03 to 121 persons. Mr Owen £39 14s 6d to 438 „ Mr Williams iE60 6s 6d to 585 „ ———.———
! WELSHMEN -IN CANADA.I
WELSHMEN IN CANADA. We have received a report upon Canada as a place for Welsh settlers, and upon it a corre- spondent in a contemporary writes If Welsh nationalism should produce a second Michael Jones, the second would be unwiser even than the first if, in his desire to escape from English Philistinism, he led his fellow-pilgrims out to a desolate and unlovely land like Pata- gonia. He would find Canada altogether a more comfortable place. We are able to say this on the authority of three good Welshmen whose patriotism none can doubt. The land has been thoroughly explored by Mr Lloyd-George, M.P., Mr W. J. R?es, and Mr W. Llewelyn Williams, who, in response to an invitation from the Canadian Government, visited the Dominion some months ago, and have now given us in a little pamphlet the results of their inquiry. Though the Commission was one of general interest, its special purpose was to test the suitableness of Canada as a settling-ground for Welshmen. The Commissicners are unanimous in their verdict. We liked the land, the climate, the institutions, and the people." This is no mere vague generali- sation. They give facts and figures to enable the reader to judge for himself. Best of all, they give a number of typical cases showing what men who have gone out there have been able to do. If one may judge from these instances, there are no fabulous fortunes awaiting the arrival of the first adventurer, but a hard-work- ing settler would be able to do tolerably well. The condition of the industrial and agricultural classes in Wales is happily not so bid-iu spite of the incessant grumbling of the farmers-as to give the prospect any magnetic attraction. All one can say is that if a young Welsh farmer feels that he wants more elbow-room and a freer kind of life, and is not afraid of roughing it for a time, Canada offers him a fair chance of getting a good farm, putting a little money by, and becom- ing his own master. Most of the farmer-settlers seem to be of this class, and are satisfied with their lot. The Commissioners themselves have drawn up a Echedule of the disadvantages. In the list we find the liability of the crops to be damaged by frost, prairie fires, the loneliness inseparable from the from the pioneer life, the absence of home com- forts, the shortness of the summer, and the con- sequent need of working very hard while it lasts, and, finally, the scarcity of fuel and wood and stone for building purposes. For Welsh-speaking settlers there is a further qualification. Speaking of a certain district, the Commissioners say:- There are Methodist and Presbyterian Churches in Fernie, but it is a fact which intending Welsh emigrants will have to bear in mind that neither here nor in a.ny town or district k1 Canpda-with, we believe, the solitary exception of the coal-mining distaict of Nainamo, in Van- couver Island-are there religious services con- ducted in the Welsh language." As against all this, the Commissioners state that the Canadian districts offer great and generous inducements to settlers, provided that they possess (1) suflicient capital, say £ 100 to every quarter secton of 160 acres; (2) practical knowledge of farming, and acquaintance with the style of agriculture suitable to the country (3) health, strength, capacity, and willingness to work and (4) a fair and reasonable amount of prudence. With these things life in Canada would be toler- able, possibly prosperous. But on the same con- ditions it could hardly be less so at home. If the Welsh were a peculiarly restless race, eager for opportunities to leave their own land, and happier anywhere than on the family homestead, then ) they might see real attractions in this picture of Canadian life. But we had always thought the domestic instinct in the race to point in quite the opposite direction. That, however, in no way lessens our sense of the practical value of the Commissioners' report.
I NEWS FROM FLEETWOOD.
I NEWS FROM FLEETWOOD. Our correspondent, writing on Thursday, says:- After Wednesday's fine weather everyone seemed to build up their minds that it had settled, but were doomed to disappointment, rp-in falling at incervals. The regiment pa.ra.de.i at 6 30, and after a few move- ments, ware dismissed. At 10 a.m. the 1st R.W.F. and the Herefords were marched on to the beach, a distance of auoat Ii miles, to practice the attack. They had not been long there before the rain again descended in torrents, and the two regiments hnrried back to ca.mp. The rain did not cease until aboat four o'clock in the afternoon, the men being obliged to stop in their tents. About 4 p.m. a singing com- j petition took place in the canteeu, acranged by Lance-corporal Sterriit. Nearly all the officers were present. The following are the results :-Sentimental song-I Private R. Lloyd, A Co., 2 Private E. Jones, A Co., 3 Cyclist Edwardn, G Co.; comic song—1 Private J. Roberts, A. Co., 2 Lance-corpora! Finlay, Cyclist Co., 3 R. Lloyd, A Co. If the weather keeps fine we 9Z0 going on outpost duty at 7 p.m. to-night. The troops returned home on Sundav. The various corps in camp ai Fleetwood had some rough weather experiences last week, which, with the exception of interference with work. have not hindered their success. The last few days of the camp proved fine, and the most was made of the opportunity to put the men throngh some good practical field work. The 1st Y.B.K. WF. had two useful parades on Friday, -oiiag through the "atr.ack" at the second parade. The opara.ti.jns were carried out on the beach, and were witn~Sd?.d by a large c^neourp.e of people. who seemed to take a lir.kt interest in thi; movements of the troops. At the couc usion of the parade, the men wzre m <.rchjd lues to c^rnp, an i were given a well-earned haif-h Jliday. On Saturday moruiog moss of tha re.qiuionti wer.. I early astir packing up and preparing for depgr.are. The first regiment to leave was ihv: 2od Shropshire, which mtrched out of camp aba; 9 30 a.m. Tlsw 2ad V. H.R. \V, F wera the next to move off, thay leav- ing camp about 4 p.m the 3rd V.B.R.VV.F. following about 8 p.m. The Herefird-i a.nd the lit V.B.R. W.F. did not leave camp nutil Sunday, the former about 10 a.m. amidst ringing cheers from the Welshmen. Reveille of the 1st V.B.ti.W.F was tounded at 5 .t.tu.. and in a short time the men were to b seen busy a. work, emplyiin paliiasses, folding blankets, &e. until about eignt o'clock, when breakfast w-is served, Tie meal over, the work of packing and id vling the lu^^ ig was proceeded with, and iu a r.jma<.kj.b:y =hoti .unj everything was in reaaines3 for striking the tencs. This was done at the sound of ths baglo, the whole uf the tents falling together, and in a very few minutes all had been packed and removed ready for caning away. The men were afterwards marched several times acrosa the ground, picking up all refuse. & the ground, at the finish, presenting a very clean appearance. The men were then murched on to the parade ground, arms were piled, and an al fresco dinner was partaken of. Shortly afterwards the men were formed up in quarter coIumu, and were addressed by the CDlouel (Colonel Wynne Edwards). He atid the Brigadicr-Geueral had iuformed him that he was very much pleased with the work of tha regiment. The officers, non-commissioned offi ;trs and men ha.d doao very well indeed. He (the Brigadier-General) wa3 also very tnach pleased with the conduct of the men during the time they hid bean in camp, whL!. h:id been very good indeed. HG also said th-u th? v in which the men turned oat of an evening was excellent—always having ? cl??u and smart appearance, always being properly dressed and beariug a uio^t .soldier-like anpearance. He could assnre tliein it had given him great pleasure to hear this from the Brigadier-General. In conciasiou, be thanked them all-)tllcers, a,-lr,-eotuiiiwlaioae(A and men-for the great assistance they naj given him, and enabling huu to overcome the many tliftionkies kif that, his firbt command. Evoryoue hid worked hard to bring the regiment np to a high staodar ?, for J which he ag-tia thanked them. He hoped thev ;votiiu all meet again next year and do even better. 'd'are.^ hearty cheers were then given for the colonel, and the men marched off to the station to the strains nf the band. Fleetwood Station was reached about 2 30 p.m., a large number of people having assembled to see the regiment off. Two special trains were in readiness, and the men were qaickly catr,-inad. The first train moved off about 2.45, followed shortly afterwards by the second one, containing tt,e A and B and Cyclist (Wrexham) Cjrnp.mi^s, Eo (Gresford) i Co., G (Rathin) Co., and D (Denbigh) Co. The journey to Chester was accomplished in remarkab ly quick time, and here the train was split up into two sections, D and G Companies moving out if.-nt, followed shortly aftefwaids bv the A, B, andC;.clist Companies and E (Gresford) i Company. Wrexham was reached shortly before 6 p.m., and here a vast con- course of people had assembied to witneas the arrival of the local Tommies," who were given a hearty welcome. From the station the companies were marched to the headquarters. Ccispin-lane, where :he rifles and bayonets were handed in. They were afterwards marched, headed by the Bogle Band, along Hope-road, Regent street, Hope-stre6t, to High street, where they were dismissed, thus terminating one of the most successful camps, from a military point of viow, the 1st V.B.R. W.F. have ever had. NOTES. The camp of 1900 will be long remembered by those who attended as one of the most successful ever held. The work carried on has been nf the most instruc- tive kind, much of the show dr'H be:n? doue?wa.y with, good, sound, practical work being the order. with, goo d soun d pract i ca l w3rk briu- the order.  The lectures given during the came were verv instructive and interestrng, and should prove invalu- able to the members of the corps, espe.ciu.ily tbe younger ones. Notwithstanding the wretched weather and dismal surroundings of the men C, ar-ul, the wee weather, they ware very cheerful, and bore their discomforts I without a murmur. I wonder how those two officers liked their shake up in the blankets. Heard at the gate:—Sentrv Halt, who goes there Volunteer (entering camp): Rhos Volunteer. Seutry Pass, Rhos Volunteer. (Curtain). The Volunteers appear to have earned a good name from the Fleetwood people. The officers were most indefatigable in their efforts to make the men comfortable during the trying weather. The cooking arrangements this year were all that could be desired. and Sergeant Povey is to be con- gratulated on the successful way in which he carried out the work. Heard on all sUes :-Grnd camp, bar the weather.
-1 IMPORTANT TO VOTERS. I
IMPORTANT TO VOTERS. I As the lodger vote is so important a factor in many elections, it may be useful to state that Monday next is the latest day for sending in new lodger claims. Old lodgers who failed to renew their claims last month have the opportunity of keeping their names on the register by sending in new lodger claims. The matter is of special im- portance, as, should the general election be de- layed till the turn of the year, the register now about to be made up will be that on which the contest will take place. Ouly four days remain j for taking steps to secure the vote.
TERRIBLE FALL AT CHESTER.…
TERRIBLE FALL AT CHESTER. A boy named James Wiubush, thirteen years of a.ge, and who ha.d t-eea eniploye-d as a tin-in con- ductor, has just had a miraculous escape from instant, death. Whilst playiug on Grosvenor Bridge, Chester, he mounted tae pr.rapet and j.¡ot o.r on to the ledge, which projects over the River Dee. By some nicans he accidentiaily slipped and fell a dis- tance of netriy eixty feet on to the LitLie li)odet-. Help was speedily at hand, and Police constable Woods had the boy removes to the Chester Infirmary, where it was found that he had austamed friotuied ribs and a broken ankle.
IEIGHTEEN FIRES IN A FORTNIGHT.…
EIGHTEEN FIRES IN A FORTNIGHT. At Leicester, on Wednesday, a servant girl, named Florence Merriden, was remauaed until Saturday on the charge of wilful tire raising. She was in the employment of Mrs Marsh, of Glenfield House, Glentield. On the 26th ult. a j summer-house there was burnt to the ground. Another fire occurred in the house on the 4th inst. four occurred on the 6:h on the 8th there were three on the 13th there were no fewer than { five and on the 14th there were live more. ( Altogether there had been eighteen in a few days, and considerable damage had been done, nearly every bed in the house having been set in flames. On Monday the prisoner wa.s seen by three people in the village to ?o to a bedroom window and look out. As she ?rev? back from the window the curtains flaied up. When spoken to, however, the girl denied having ignited any fires. As the | girl is in her right mind it has been found impossible to discover any motive for the persistent tire raising with which she is charged. j
a . ! I THE LIBERAL PL;N OF…
a I THE LIBERAL PL;N OF CAMPA!GN. j I I A representative of t-Lllt1- E.-prnsx, was, on ] T*T i. 3 J i » .1 t- i 1 Wednesday, authorised, at the headquarters of the Liberal partv, to foiecast in the main their plan of I campaign. It will be one of attack all along the I line. The Government will be challenged to prove luat the war has been creditably waged. Waiving the questions of iho justice or necessity of the war, the Liberal candidate will declare from every plat- form that our soldiers in South Africa have Deer shockingly haudicapped by the unpceparedtiess, pro- cras'.ination, and incompetency of the War Office. The utmost capital will be made out oi the charts I of Mr Burdeti-Couus in his letters to the Ti, mi re- I garding the inefficiency of the hospitals at the front. ] In this connection the action of the &ov=rtnacm in hurrying the general election will be deuoanced as a strategic move to get back to pJwcr before the de- I cision of the committee of inquiry is made l?nown. j' Iu an interview wnh the Dai! /?//<f.s? repreaeBtN.- I tive, Mr Mark Napjer, who id acting as chief Liberal whip during the absence of Mr Herbert Gladstone, in Scotland, said This war reflects no credit on I the Goverumnt iu its successful issue. It has beea directed aimoa*. entirely by the Press and the man in 1 the street. But klr their exposures and remen- etrallce3 there is Lo qayiu,, what might have happened. Given time for the public to consider the situation caoiy, all excitements having subsided, I venture to think the country might tern this blundering Government cut."
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MOLD. SAD ACCIDENT TO A MAESVDKE BOY.—A sad accident happened on Monday morning to John Harrison, aged seven years, son of a Maesydre tinpiate worker. It appears that Harrison was engaged watching a game of psggy," when the sharpened stick used in the g:tme struck him in the face, penetrating the ngfct eye. When subscquently examined at the Cottage Hospital, it was discovered tha; the eye was completely destroyed, ani fears are entertained that the left one wiil also become affeo'.ed.
CHIRK.
CHIRK. TiiE NEW CLOCK.— t'he Vicar and churchwardens have been successful ia providing a. new clock for the church tower. The recent bazaar and jutnble sale proved highly succeasfu!, and more then sufficient money was raised to purchase a now clock. THE LATK Mils LLOYD OF JIACSGWYN.—We regret to record the dea^h of MITS Lloyd of ilaesgwyn, wuich took place on Friday. ilts Lloy 1, who was in her eighty-third yea.r, had be"u in failing health for some time.
OVERTON.
OVERTON. GARDEN PARTT AT BRYNYPYS. On Tuesday Mr and Misi-es Peel gave a garden party at Bcyuypys, which was very largely attended by the leading people of the neighbourhood. Air W. Stephenson, of Wrexham, supplied the music, and Mr Henry Jones, the house steward, successfully carried cut ail toe arrangements. Amougat those present we noticed ;-2t.Tr aud Misses Peel, the Hon. Mrs and Miss Tighe, Ashgrove Mr William Jones, Qainta, Overton Miss Maude, Peudyffrvn Colonel aud M's Cleliod, Tho Brow, O.c-rton "Mr aud Mrs I A. J. P. Child, The Lodge, Overton tne Hon. Mra Tyrwhirt, Aiciirey Hon. A. H. and Mrs Parker, Dee Side, Bangor; Mrs Gtrados ".nd Miss Maddoeks, Rose Hill, Erbiatock Mr, Mrs, and Miss Cotton, Lroistock Hall Miss Braucker, Rnabou Dowager Lady H.anner, The Cottage, Hanmer; Misses Piercy, March<viel Hall; Sir Robert, LttCi), and Miss Egenou, Wrexham Mr and Missc-a Jones-Parrv, Liwynonn Rev. J. W. Unwin, Overton Rectory Messrs J. and N. Howard and Misses Howard, Broughton Hall Mr and Mrs Leche, Carden Hall Colonel, Mrs, and Miss Bainston, Crewe Hall; Commander and Mrs Holbeach, Phs Warren Mr and Mrs Wynn Corrie, Park Hall Miss Wright, of Halston, and party Mr and Mrs Ormrod, Penylan Mr and Mrs Chapman, Kiihendre Mr and Mrs Soranes, Plas Power; Mr and Mrs Sandbach, Cherry Hill Mr and Mrs Ethclston, liinton Mr aud Mrs Robert ELLeiston, Rev. Mr and Mrs Payne Galloway, Wcrthenbury Rectory & LOCAL NOTES. The Marchwiel and District Horticultural Society hold their annual exhibition at Marchwiel Hall to- day (Friday). The athletic Eports will also be held daring the aay, and as the entries for both sides or the show are excellent, and the beautiful grounds at their bost, splendid gathering of sightseers id anticipated. In the future it is most probable that many flower j-^ nows and clubs will hold their annu.-l gatherings either a litde eariier or later, as August h.i.3 often proved a very unreliable month, and the August of 1900 has proved exceptionally so. The report of Her Majesty's Inspector on March- wiel Schools has been received. Again the highest grants have been earned, and this year the total grant is higher than usual, owing to the excellent attendances made by the scholars during the pasr, twelve mouths. Now is the time when each person who ie a com- petitor in the local flower shows is supposed to be his brother's keeper. And many a vigilant eye is now cast on the produce of the different gardens. It is very gratifying to know that the officials of the various societies are doing all they can to stop the flower show dodgers." The Rummage Sale, held at Erbistock, last Friday, was very successful, and great credit is due to all concerned in its management. Mr H. W. Ethelfiton Peel's 13cynypys team has again been on the war pa.th. The Overton team mew Mr Peel's team twice, and led easv victims on both occasions. tIn the second match "Overton Euffered a one innings defer.t. Mr Henry Jones, the house steward, batted well for Brynypys. Mr Wybergh, owing to the war had to leave his Johannesburg house, found it intact on his return, al which he was somewhat surprised. Mrs Maude has returned to PecJjffryn, from Norfolk. Mr C. H. B. Williams, who has been staying a: Cefn street, St. Asaph, for some time, haa again let Kuolton Hall, Mr nud Mrs Davenport and family being abont to reside there. There has been a great quantity of fresh water this week. and consequently a nice lot of ash have run up the river. On Monday nineteen salmon were seen to pass the ueir at Erbistock besides sea trout and other fish.
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