Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, &. DEATHS. No Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths can be inserted unless authenticated by the name and address of the sender. The charge for insertion of notices of Births, and Marriages, and Deaths ia One Shilling, but if the announcement is accompanied by any additional remarks, Two Shillings. BIRTH. Jo-NEs-DeLember 17th, at 25, Bersham-road, the wife of Mr Arthur Jones, of a daughter. DEATHS. I RANDLES Edward Randies, of Ty Gwyn, died December 18th. 1900, aged 84 years, and will be interred in Borough Cemetery, Wrexham, Satur- I day 22od. I I); MEMORIAL. PeGB-In loving memory of Carrie Pugh, who died at the Woodburn Hotel, Isle of Man, December 19 th, 1899. HCGHEs-In loving memory of onr dear Clara, dearly ) beloved daughter of W. and S. A. Hughes, who was called away December 17th. 1899, late of I 94, Park-street, Bootle. (So sadly missed). I A shadow rests npon our home, We miss her loving jace V here'er we turn, where'er we roam, I We bee her vacant place.

MR THOMAS JONES and Family desire -L'LL to express their extreme gratitude to all friends who so kindly sympathised with them in their ) recent sad bereavement, which sympathy has been a source of great consolation. They sincerely hope I that there kind friends will accept tnis acknowledge- ment of the numerous floral tributes and sympathetic letters received. Plaskyaaston Hall, Dec. 20th, 1900.

The prize-iay at the County School, Ruabon, was held on Wednesday. An in>p->riant judgment relating to Compensa- tion Cii»-e i w,is delivered by Sir Horatio Lloyd at Wrexham on Wednesday. m On Monday Lord Kenyon presented the certificates and prizes to the students of the Boys' County School. Wrexham.

On Friday Sir Robert Cunliffe delivered an address to the students of the Wrexham School of Science and Art, and Miss Cunliffe distributed the prizes. The difficult case of Agnes Jackson was con- sidered by the Wrexham Guardians on Thursday, and it has been ordered that she be sent to a Home at Bournemouth Early on Saturday morning a fire broke out iu a shop and dwelling house in Abbot-street, and although every effort was made, the wife of the occupier and her infant child were suffocated.

I HOOLIGANISM IN WREXHAM. I We cannot subscribe to the doctrine of the divine right of the police. This may suit Germany, but here we prefer to take each case on its merits. We therefore regret'to note that Mr Jones, D.C.C., has explained to the magistrates that a prisoner, who was being arrested by a police constable, was rescued by the crowd. Is this an outbreak of Hooliganism in Wrexham ? We hope not. The police have oftentimes very difficult and even dangerous tasks to perform. The least we can do to them ii to assist them in their work of protecting the public and making safe our ways.

WREXHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS. Last week we reported the prize distribution at the Girls' County School, Wrexham, where Miss Jones, the bead mistress, and her competent staff do such excellent and careful work. This week we record a similar gathering in connection with the Boys' County School. The result of the work during the year must be most satisfactory, not only to Mr W. J. Russell, the head master and his able staff of masters, but to the parents also. The work done has been thorough, and it is quite clear that every boy in the school receives adequate personal attention. The advantage of this is obvious, and the adoption of. this wise principle is answerable no doubt for the excellent work which both County Schools do. Tho presence of Lord Kenyon on Monday was welcome. It always is, for his Lordship is ever welcome in Wrexham, and in the town he has many admirers. He referred to his appointment as a Lord-in-Waiting to Her Majesty, and added with characteristic humour that he hopes to get some work to do in the Local Government or other Department. We hope he will Boon cease to be one of the onemployecl, and in no place will his career be watched with more sympathy and interest than in the town with which he declared he was proud to be connected.

I THE WREXHAM TRAGEDY. Rarely have we had to record a sadder fatality than that which we reported in onr Saturday Morning Edition. A fire broke out in a small shop in Abbot-street, and in th& end a mother and her very young baby lost their lives. How it could have happened is the puzzle which faces anyone who views the spot. The Fire Brigade was in attendance, and so were the police, and Mr Walter Roberts, ironmonger, Hope-street, an ex-member of the Brigade. The evidence at the inquest shows that wonderful gallantry was shown by all concerned, but the poor woman and her child were suffocated by the smoke, and when got out they were dead. The more the fire is considered, the more difficult it becomes to imagine how such ] a calamity' could happen. Have the Fire Brigade all the appliances necessary to cope with a danger like this ? We sincerely hope the Corporation will make a searching inquiry into the whole matter, and have a report presented to them. The co- operation of the police in this matter might be secured, but whatever course is adopted the fact remains that in a house of one story, in a town which has a steam fire engine, a manual engine, and a fire escape, a poor woman and her baby I die. The prospect is very disqui6tening, to say the least.

SCIENCE AND ART IN WREXHAM. I To have raised the number of Art Students in the Wrexham School of Science and Art from nineteen, eight years ago, to 120 in the present year is gratifying proof that the master, Mr Walter Fuge, and his hardworking assistants, Miss Fuge and Miss Richardson, are doing good service to the town. The Committee is therefore to be congratulated upon the success of this side of their work. We wish the same could be said of the Science Classes. These, it appears, languish for want of students, and this is the more incom- prehensible when we consider in what an import- ant industrial district Wrexham is set. We hope the Committee will carefully examine and if possible discover the cause. One would imagine that the managers of the works in the district would be most valuable witnesses in case such an inquiry should be made. The prizes so gracefully bestowed upon the successful students by Miss Cunlifte were well earned, as a visit to the exhibition amply proves. The presence of Sir Robert Cunliffe added very much to the meeting, and his address on Art was of a remarkably inspir- ing character. He emphasised the need of what we have often contended for-the individuality of the student. He cited Professor Herkomer who wants a "Rational" as well as a National system of Art Training. We commend Sir Robert's fine and useful address, not only to th students, but to all who love Art, and there are many we hope who do so without affectation and in all sincerity. —-»

RUABON WATER COMPANY'S PURE WARER. I In these days, when it is alleged that beer contains more than malt and hops, and even bread things other than barm and flour, it is not to be surprised at that the water supplied by local Water Companies has been suspected and solemnly put upon its trial. It is very proper that this should be done, and public bodies would be wanting in their duty if they did not investigate all complaints. The condition of the Ruabon Water Company's water is to be brought to the notice of the Wrexham Rural District Council, and the report of the analysis made by Mr A. N. Palmer, the well-known chemist of Wrexham, reads well.. Mr Palmer says the samples of the water submitted to him were the best he has ever analysed. It yielded no deposit after standing several days, had no nitrates or free ammonia, and its only fault was that it was a trifle coloured, due to the presence of a small quantity of peat. Those who drink this water should be well contented with it after so remarkably good and commendatory a report by the analyst.

OCCASIONAL LICENSES. I We sincerely hope that the very unedifying scene which took place in the Wrexham Borough Court, on Monday, will not occur again. An application was made for an extension of time on licensed premises for a dance, and, as far as we can see, there could have been no objection, fck the house was respectable, and the guests were hockey-players, which is, of course, only played by the genteel. If ever an extension was per- missable it was this, but the magistrates were divided-two for and two against granting the permission. We presume that in ordinary busi- ness this would have meant a refusal, but the solicitor who made the application declined to be refused, and then began a most undignified wrangle, for particulars of which we refer the reader to the report of the Borough Magistrates' Court. There is an honourable understanding among the borough magistrates that no exten- sions of time or occasional licenses shall be granted except in open court. There is no reason why such an arrangement should not be made, and there is certainly no question of illegality or breaking of oaths in the matter, otherwise Mr Allington Hughes would not have used the words he did when a threat was made to obtain the extension in direct violation of the spirit of the arrangement. We are sorry for the dignity of justice :in Wrexham that the scene has taken place. It is only right in the public interest that extensions of time and occasional licenses should be granted with the extremest care, which, we fear, is not always the case,

9 j PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR TKE ARMY I The National Review contains an article by I Captain A. Griflith-Boscawen, M.P., son of Capt. Griffith-Boscawen, Trevalyn, which is a valuable I contribution to the discussion of army reform. The hon. and gallant member has been away doing garrison duty at Malta with his militia regiment, and has had a view of the syitem from the inside. He complains of this system. For example the Qaean'a Regulations contain seventy rules as to dress, but never a single one of the actual fighting costume of the soldier. Foar weeks in the year are assigned to field training, and four weeks to musketry. Yet," he says "every day the men had to be out and inspected by their officers to sea if they had their straps on." The officers were ordered to do aword exercise three times a week, when in South Africa. they were prohibited carrying the sword on the battle tield. In three mouths the officers of the battalion had learned sword-play and the goose step, and the men practically nothing at ail. One is not Eurprised to learn that Capt. Boscawen pleads for root and branch reform, red tape reduced, as little filling in of forms as possible, higher pay and a free outfit for the officers, and for the men instruction in two points —how to shoot, and how to take cover.

I YULE-TIDE. On Tuesday next we shall be observing the 'great and popular festival of Christmas, and we beg to offer our readers the best of good wishes for the season, and the brightest of prospects in the new century. We can all imagine the pleasant hotne-comings which have happened or are to come. The union of friends and relatives parted, it may be for years, is generally arranged for Christmas. The return of Brown minus from the academy of Dr. Switchem means joy to the mother, pride to the father, and a mixture of pleasure and terror it may be to the rest of the house- hold. All will be joy and jollity. We shall remember _the poor as we gaze upon the heavily-laden dinner table, and spare from our plenty for those whose meals are not so bountiful. We shall hear the carols sung with more or less of an artistic success, but will forgive the singers because we know thai they mean well. The brass bands who usually play The Misletoe Bough in the smaller I hours of the morning will receive a modified benediction, because they really should have came before the great fairy sleep has begun her enchantments. But we shall all enter ioto the spirit of the season, and breathe good wishes and kindly hopes to and for every. body. But while the season is full of joy, there is the reverse of the medal. When we hear, as we shall do, about that wonderful anthem sung to the handful of shepherds about Peace on earth and goodwill to men," many of us will remember South Africa with its dark history. Some will try to reconcile the message with the present day facts, and they will find the task impossible. They will see through it all the stern and horrible realities of war. Let them, as they sit at home in ease, think of our gallant soldiers on the inhospitable veldt; think of our men who have given their lives, for the flag; think of the brave enemy fight- ing for all that he loves best; think of the farms, once happy homes, now smoking ruins. Let them, we say, think of these things, and strive to reconcile them with the old Message, and they will have enough to engage their attention this Christmastide. We say nothing of China with its horrors We merely desire to ask our readers at this season of joy and pleasure, whether our love of military glory has not been bought at too great a cost. Lord Salisbury, on Tuesday, made a speech in which he referred to the present as a time of great anxiety, aud said we must spare no sacrifices by which success miht be secured. This, as well as other things, serve to make the outlook ominous. We are not out of the wood in South Africa yet by a very long way. We must keep up a cheerful heart and trust that some day the nations will turn to peaceful ways of settling their disputes, when the old message will cease to be prophetic and that Peace shall be really on earth and Goodwill will be found among mankind.

PERSONAL. The latest message received from Lieut. Randle Mainwaring is to the effect that he is now quite convalescent, and is going to Cape Town. The Rev. Walter David Williams, curate of Oswestry, has bsen appointed Vicar-Choral of St. Asaph Cathedral. The dignity of a visaonnt has been conferred upon Mr Goschen, by the style and title of I Viscount Goscben of Hawkhurst, in the county of Kent. and also the dignities of a viscount and baron have been conferred upon Sir Matthew White Ridley, by the styles and titles of Viscount Ridley and Baron Wensleydale, of Blagdon and Blyth, both in the county of Northumber- land. General Sir Redvers Baller this week visited Saighton Towers, the Cheshire residence of the Countess Grosvenor and Mr George Wyndham, M.P. He has had a day's shooting with the Duke of Westminster in Eaton Park, and will attend a meet of the Cheshire hounds at Hargrave to- day (Saturday), the meet having been postponed from Thursday to that date in order to sait his convenience.

WREXHAM. THE MARKETS.—At the market on Monday there was one of the best shows of pigs ever see a in the Smithfield, it being Messrs Jones and Son's fat pig sale. Over 1,000 pigs were penned, and the trade was an excellent one. Some few pigs made over 910 each, while several made over jE8 and JE9 apiece. The judges' awards were as follows :— Best three bacon pigs, Mr Bellis, Llwyn Onn, sold for L6 133 6d each best bacon pig, Mr Red- rope, Red Wither, E9 2s six pork pigs, estimated not to weigh more than 1401bs. dead weight, Mr H. D. Dennis, Ruabon. C3 7s each fat sow, Mr C. Murless, Bersham Hall, E10. Mr Frank Lloyd's prizes were won as follows:—Three bacon pigs, estimated at over ten scores, Mr E. Peel, Brynypys, jE7 163 each three bacon pigs, estimated at over seven and under ten scores, Mr S. Dickin, Hugmore, E5 5s each; three neat porkers, Mr John Broad, Wallington, E3 53 each best Christmas sow or pig, Mr C. Murless, JE7 17s 6d. The trade in beef and mutton was I also good. THURSDAY. R. d.. d. I R. d. a. d. Old White Wheat 0 0 to 0 o New ditto pe:-75Ibs. 0 to 4 0 Old Red ditto 0 0 to 0 0 New ditto per 75 lbs 4 0 to 4 7 New Oats per 46lbs. 2 6 to 2 9 Old ditto 0 0 to 3 6 Grinding Barley 0 0 to 3 3 Malting ditto per 71bs 4 3 to 4 4 Potatoes, per cwt 5 0 to 5 6 Butter, pei lb 0 0 to 1 3 Beef, per lb. 0 6 to 0 7 i MnttOD 0 7 to 0 10 ilork 99 0 6to0 7 Veal ps I 0 7 to 0 9 Lamb „ 0 0 to 0 0 Fowls, per couple. 3 6 to 4 6 Ducks go so.. 3 6 to 5 6 Turkeys per lb. 0 8 to 0 10 Geese, per lb.s 1 0 8 to 0 10 Eggs 8 for a shilling. I RHOSDDU PBESBYERIAN CHURCH, PARK STREET.— j Preacher to-morrow (Sunday) morning 11 a.m., evening 6.30 p.m.. Rev. Richard Ridge, B.A., Bangor. All seats are free. CHRISTMAS EXCURSIONS.—Ample railway pro- vision for the holiday makers during the present season iff announced by the Great Western and Wrexham, Mold, and Connah's Quay Railway Companies. r TRANSVAAL WAR.—Mr F. Stevens, confectioner, Hope-street, following his example of last year, is again presenting each one of the reservists' wives and other dependents in the East Denbighshire district with a Christmas cake. PASTORAL.—The Rev. J. Thomas, formerly of Pwllheli and Blaenyffos, South Wales, has been invited to be the pastor of the Welsh Baptist Church, Rhosddu. He has accepted the call, and will commence his ministry on January 14th. WREXHAM BOOK CLUB (Free Library).-Siugle subscription, 10/6 per annum from date of joining. A good selection of recent literature is now on the club shelves. For particulars apply to the Librarian, or the Hon. Secretary, Mr George Frater, Lloyd's Bank, Limited. SALE OF WORK.—On Friday and Saturday a unristmas oazaar and sale of work was held at the St. James's Hall, in aid of the bnild:ng fund of the Bradley-road English Baptist Church. The bazaar was opened on Friday by ilf r J. B. Francis, and on Saturday by Mrs Simon Jones. INTERESTING CEREMONY.—There was on Satur- -iy.-There was on Satur- day morning an interesting ceremony at Wrex- bam Parish Church, the occasion being the re- placing of the weathercocks on the turrets of the tower. The Vicar (Canon Fletcher) placed the first in position, • the second was pat in position by the Mayor (Mr Thomas Jones), the third by Sir Robert Cunliffe (as vicar's warden), and the fourth by Mr Edwin Jones and Mr Charles Davenport (as peoples' wardens). LITERARY SocrPTY.-A miscellaneous meeting was held on Friday in connection with the Welsh Wesleyan Society, Egerton-street, when the chair was taken by Mr J. W. Jones, vice-president of the soeiecv. Tha folbwing took part in the pro- gramme -Mib.-es May Holland, Ethel Taylor, M. E. Williams, Powell, and Ellis, Messrs W. Iroyd Jones, R. A. Jones, Charles Evans. Mr Humphreys gave a selection on the "autoharn." In competitions thefollowing were successful Mr R. H. Jones and party, for the bes-t rendering of 11 Dunkirk," Mr J. R. Jones, for the beat letter to parents, Mr E. J. Williams for reading an un- punctuated piece. Miss A. Humphreys was the accompanist. On December 14, Rev E. Davies gave a lecture entitled "Cymeriadau yDreflan," which was thoroughly enjoyed. PLUCKY RESCUE OF A Doc,On Thursday last week, it was reported to Inspector Blake Jones, R.S.P.C.A., that a dog had been heard crying for some days past down a disused pit shaft at Plas Acton, belonging to the Rhosddu and Acton Collieries. The walls of the shaft are of faced masonry, and the pit gear is removed. Inspector Jones lowered a candle to the water some 80 feet from the fencing of the shaft, and discovered a fox terrier dog lying in a state of collapse upon some floating woodwork. The inspector went to the collieries, and acq uainted the surface manager, Mr T. Hogg, of the state of aff csirs. This gentle- man at once, with four men—viz., Jas. Sharrett, G. Matthews, W. Hogg, and Thomas Pritchard— returned with the inspector, Sharrett being lowered over the side of the shaft by a rope to the water. Sharrett sent the dog up in a bag, and was himself pulled up afterwards by the others. Inspector Jones took charge of the dog, and although it was so near gone, it recovered sufficiently next day to walk to its home at Rhosdda. THE HOLIDAYS.—A spscial meeting of the Wrex- ham and District Grocers, Bakers, and Provision Dealers Association, was held at Mr W. J. Williams' Dining Rooms, Bridge-street, on Tues- day, to consider the question of the Christmas and New Year Holidays. Alderman Benson pre- sided, and several gentlemeii took part in the discussion. It was felt that owing to the stress of competition, and also iti view of the regular weekly half-holiday, the various Bank Holidays, together with the usual summer holidays which assistants now enjoyed, the association could not recommend any further regular holidays being established. It was, however, understood that Christmas Day, and the following day wou'd as usuil be observed, and as New Yeat's Day on this occasion will inaugurate a new century, and in view of the social and other functions in the town on th-it day, the association recommended that the request of the assistants for a general holiday be conceded, it however being distinctly understood that the concession (in view of the special circumstances) must not be regarded as u precedent for future years. BROUGHTON SCHOOL BOARD.-A. meeting of this Board was held on Friday, at the clerk's office, when there were present :-Mr F. A. Stnrge, in the chair; Messrs J. A. Harrop and J. S. Roberts, and the Revs. Ward Williams and Ebenezer Evans, with Mr T. Powell, acting clerk.—Excellent reports on the Brynteg and Broughton Schools were received from Her Majesty's Inspector, and the Board expressed its gratification at the progress made by both institutions, and the increase of grant which followed.—It was resolved to close the schools for a fortnight for the Christmas holidays, which are to begin to-day (Friday).—The question of the accommodation at the Brynteg School was brought forward, and postponed to the next meeting.—The subsidence of the wall at Pentre School pas discussed, and the Chairman was asked tcconsult a mining engineer, and report to the next meeting.—The Clerk reported that he had arranged to meet Mr Thomas Bury, in order to draw up a common form of by-laws for the whole district.—Mr F. A. Stnrge was appointed a representative of the Board on the Federation of Welsh School Boards. CINDERELLA.-There are few persons who grow tired of the story of Cinderella and her Glass Slipper." There must be fewer still who would I not make a journey to see that story put upon the stage and acted with intelligence and charm by a number of well-trained children. On Friday evening the pupils of Miss Fraser, Grosvenor- road, performed the pleasing play in St. James's Schoolroom, Rhosddu, before a large number of visitors. The names of the young players were:- King, Nesta Roberts; Queen, Mollie Woolfall Prince, Eda Lewis Step-mother, Violet Lee Step-daughtersJ(Celia and Delia), Jennie Ingham and Annie Meredith Cinderella, Else Jones Fairy Godmother, Gwladys Roberts Fairies, Emmie and Daisy Bowman, Elsie Meredith, Minnie Palmer, Hessie Hughes, Dollie Davies, and Gladys Healy Lady Rose (Court Lady), Florrie Randies Courtiers, Gwladys Roberts and Madge Meredith Herald, Harold Randles. It is using no figure of speech to say that all did well, and praise is specially due to Miss Elsie Jones who did her difficult part excellently, and in Miss Gwladys Roberts was found a capital Fairy Godmother. The chairman was Mr Frank Jones, and to him a hearty vote of thanks was passed, on the motion of Mr Robert Roberts, Bersham-road, seconded by the Rel. J. E. Cardigan Williams. Miss Fraser and her capable staff are to be congratulated upon this most agree- able entertainment as well as upon the careful training which it is manifest the children received at her establishment. MAYPOLE DAIRY COMPANY, LTD.—The various shops belonging to the Maypole Dairy Company, Ltd., are just now looking very bright and attractive, without and within they are one mass of light and colour. On entering any one of the Maypole's 250 branches, whether to purchase the artistic jar of luscious cream or to secure the neatly wrapped and carefully packed butter or tea, one is at once struck with the neatness and cleanliness which prevails. Ferns and evergreens are effectively dotted about, and the whole of the decorations of windows and interior reflect great ¡ credit on the managers and assistants. Maypoie I Dairy Company, Ltd., are showing the way to 1 meet our requirements in the matter of dairy produce, and great credit is due to them for their enterprise in bringing the finest quality butter within the reach of all classes. Their brands of Medova fresh butter and Maypole dairy butter have won universal admiration, as they can always be relied upon for quality and fresh- ness. Maypole Dairy Company, Ltd., claim to I be the largest manufacturers and retailers of pure dairy butter in Great Britain. At the present time they own over twenty creameries in Ireland, which rank amongst the largest and finest in the kingdom, many of them being situate in the Golden Vein of county Limerick. The Company's central depot for Ireland is Knocklong. They have also creameries at Congleton, Cheshire, I Market Drayton, Shropshire, and Evercreech, i Somersetshire. Over 1,000 tons of milk are separated and churned weekly at these creameries, nearly 1,300 tons at the height of the season. The Company also import every week hundreds of tons of butters direct from the finest dairying centres in Denmark, where their own experts are on the spot and select only the choicest and richest Danish dairy produce. Maypole Dairy j Company, Ltd., themselves import tea direct from the tea gardens, which is blended by their expert blenders, with the aid of the latest im- proved machinery. Not forgetting the children at Christmas time the Company are again giving new coppers in change, also crackers, which con- tinue to give so much delight to the rising generation.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN said," You can fool acme of the people all the time, and you can fool all the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all the people all of the time." In time most people find out rather than pay 2/4 or 2/6 for poor tea and a cheap present, it is sounder economy to bay good tea at 1/4 or 1/6 and put the other shilling into their pockets. Phillips & Co. make a speciality of this good tea at 1/4 and 1/6. Don't be afraid of the quality; it is RIGHT.—W. PHILLIPS & Co. LTD., Specialists in Tea, Wrexham. 2592 'LINSEED COMPOUND' cures Coughs and Colds. Gives immediate relief. 9id. and 13&d. (3024 WHY DRINK POOR TEA.? There are people who have been buying poor Tea for so many years that they are satisfied with it, and do not care for anything better. Those who know good Tea when they drink it, and are not satisfied with any- thing but that which is good, will be in- terested in our Maypole blends. We are making a special study of Tea, and pnrchase only what is the best in the Market. The prices are no higher than what you would pay for poor Teas Try our fine delicately-flavoured Maypole Teas, if you want absolute satisfaction. THE VERY BEST. ONLY 1/6 PER LB. WHY PAY MORE P Reliable Blends at 1/4 & 1/2 per lb. We shall be pleased to serve you. We know you will be inpressed with the reasonableness of our Prices, and delighted with the quality of our Teas- yon cannot help it. MAYPOLE DAIRY Co. (LIMITED,) 59, CHESTEB STREET, WREXHAM. BRANCHES EVERYWHERE. 280

THE INFIRMARY.—The Secretary begq to grate- fully acknowledge the receipt of zC29 9* 6d con- tribution from the employes of the Bersham Colliery, and also the sum of C26 5s, half-year's contribution from the emptayes of Wrexham and Acton Colliery. WELSU GIRLS SCIIOOL, ASHFORD. The prizes gained during the term were presented on Satur day afternoon by Miss Dalrymple Hay. Among the successful students are the names of two Wrexham girls Neliie Harold, third prize in Form I V., and Editn Parry, first scripture prize of Form III. ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.-Commencing on Wed- nesday night (Boxing Night) and three following nights, the great holiday attraction here will be the new historical, realistic military drama, "The Rebel's Wife," by F. Jarman. The play is well written, and played by a company of more than average ability. SALE OF WORK.—On Tuisd-iy afternoon, Mrs Jackson, of Chevet Hey, opened a sale of work in St. James's Church Sunday School, Rhosddu, on bshalf of the Rhosnessney Mission Church. The Vicar, the Rev. D. Stanley Davies, in introducing Mrs Jackson, said they were deeply indebted to her for her kindness in opening the sale, and men- tioned that she and her late husband had a great deal to do with the erection of their fine school- room, towards which they contributed 2100. GIRLS' IRIEXDLY SOCIETY.—The annual festival of the Wrexham Town Branch was held on Tues- day. There was a service iu the Parish Church, when the effertory was for the Diocesan Girls' Friendly Society Sick Fund. This was followed by a tea in the Girls' National Schoolroom, and at the annual meeting a number of seven years' satisfaclory membership cards, premiums for two years' good service, and prizes in certain com- petitions were presented. THE NEW EAST LYNNE.—Mr W. W. Kelly's No. 1 New East Lynne Company, now playing to crowded houses at Bradford, are engaged to play at the Public Hall, Wrexham, on Boxing Nigtot next and three following nights. The Company is the original one, and has played in all the first- class theatres in Great Britain, and has met with success everywhere. Among the artistes is the weli-known actress, Miss Bessie Riguold, who portrays the part of Lady Isabel, and the celebrated Irish comedian, Mr Jas. O'Brien, who impersonates the part of Murty O'Flynn. On Friday, a photographic and autographic souvenir of Miss Rignold will be presented to every lady in the: audience. THE LATE MRS W. PRICHAltD.-The remains of the late Mrs W. Prichard, of High Grove, whose death it was our painful duty to record last week, were interred in the Borough Cemetery on Satur- day. A short but impressive service was con- dacted at the house by the Rev. G. T. Sadler, who also officiated at the grave. The order of the procession was as follows :—Carriage containing, Dr. Ll. Williams, and Rev. G. T. Sadler. The Hearse. First carriage, containing Mr William Prichard, Mr Thomas Prichard, Mr Joseph Jackson, and Mr G. Percival Mason. Second carriage, containing Mr Mead, Mr J. R. Prichard, and Mr Howard Prichard. Third carriage, containing Mr Cecil Thompson. Mr McNicoll, Mr John Francis, aDd Mr James Fraser. Fourth carriage, centaining Nurse Haslam and Mr William Moses. Amongst the large number of sympathising friends present were-Mr Alfred Darby, Mr Frank Allmand, Mr Ernest Allmand, Ac., &c. The coffin, which was of polished oak, with brass furniture, bore the inscription Lizzie, died December 12th, 1900." Beautiful floral tributes were sent by-Her loving husband, Maud, Mrs W. Mort Thompson and family, Mr Joseph Jackson, Mr C. J. Jackson, Mr and Mrs W. P. Mead, Mrs Mason, Mrs W. J. Mason and Miss Mason. Mrs Lever-Jones and Daisy, Mr and Mrs Tom Vicars, Mrs Wm. J. Sisson, Mr and Mrs MacNicoll, Mr and Mrs T. M. Davies, Mrs Roberts, Mr and Mrs F. H. Hawkins, Mr W. H. Priestley, Mr and Mrs E. W. Priestley, Miss Littleboy and Mr A If. Darby, Mr and Mrs John Jones, Mr and Mrs LI. Hugh-Jones, Nurse Leventon and Nurse Haslem, Mrs Edward Jones, Mr W. A. Wright, Mrs Rogers and family, Mrs Hughes and family (Cefnybeddt, Miss Winnie Roberts, Mr J. P. Lloyd, and the Assistants, 14, Hope-street.

COEDPOETH. FEVER EPIDEMIC.—Owing to the continued pre- valence of measles and scarlet fever in this district, the day schools have been closed for a period of four weeks by order of the local aathorities. The Bckoola reopen upon the 14'.h of January. SOCIAL GATHEBIKG.—On Monday evening, a social tea and entertainment was held at the National Schools, Minera. The performers included Mres Alice Price. Brymbo; Miss Edith Jones, Minera; and Mr Robert Jones. Mr Carrington kindly lent bis gramophone, and Mr Percy Jones and Miss Price played for dancing. SCCCEss.-Onr readers will be interested to learn that the Rev. J. Henry Ellis, an old Penygelli boy, has recently resigned the curacy of St. Matthew's, Oakley-sqnare, .London, in order to enter upon a. course of classical studies preparatory to taking his degree at Durham University. He has already passed the theological portion of the examination. In the meantime he will undertake temporary ministerial work in the parish of West Pelton, Durham.

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