Llangollen Advertiser Denbighshire Merionethshire and North Wales Journal

ALFRED LASHMORE GOLD & SILVERSMITH, 16, Chapel Street, LLANGOLLEN, AND 11, Church Street, OSWESTRY. WATCH, CLOCK, & JEWELLERY REPAIRS PROMPT & RELIABLE. FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED. SPOONS, FORKS, CRUET-FRAMES, and all kinds of ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS RE-PLATED and done up equal to new. ESTIMATES GIVEN IF REQUIRED. GILT JEWELLERY RE-GILT & RESTORED. Old Jewellery Re-Set 4' Altered to any Design. A LARGE STOCK OF SPECTACLES AND EYE-GLASSES from 1/ Best Pebbles, 7s. 6d., with Case. OLD SILVER PLATE, SEOOND-HAND JEWELLERT, WATCHES, COINS, MEDALS, &c., Purchased for Cash or taken in Exchange. 16, CHAPEL STREET, LLANGOLLEN. FOR REAL BARGAINS, AND BEST VALUE IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, GO TO E. ROBERTS'S, THE NEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT, CASTLE STREET, LLANGOLLEN, E. R. GIVES LIBERAL BONUS TO CLOTHING CLUBS. w MONEY LENT WITHOUT BILLS OF SALE. NO SURETIES REQUIRED. ON PROMISSORY NOTE ALONE, REPAID BY EASY INSTALMENTS. EVERY CONSIDERATION AND FAIR TREATMENT. NUMEROUS BORROWERS FOR YEARS PAST HAVE APPROVED, & BEEN BENEFITED. If with Sureties, 7 per cent. per year, Repaid from 1 to 5 years. Mortgages negotiated, 4 to 5 per cent. Send Stamped addressed Envelope with full particu- lars to Mr. Preece Jones's Residence, Shrewsbury House, Crescent Road, Rhyl, or call there any Monday or Friday. Information free. Personal attendance at the Chester Office (Office entrance, Bold Place), Tues- days and Saturdays. Attendance every Thursday, at No. 7, EGERTON STREET, WREXHAM,—just below Post Office,—from 9 to 6. (2251) THE PUBLIC Are respectfully invited to call at J. P. D A V E S'S, LLANDYN SHOP, and NORTH WALES DRAPERY STORES (Castle Square), To inspect A MANUFACTURER'S STOCK OF Real Welsh Woollen Goods, Very much under Ordinary Value, comprising:- Real Welsh Shawls, at 2/11, 5/11, 8/9. Real Welsh Linseys, at 1/2,1/10, 2/6. Real Welsh (All-Wool) Costume Tweeds, 44 inches wide, at 1/6, 1/11, 2/11, 3/9. Real Welsh Flannels, at 5 £ d., 8ti., 11H., 1/2, 1/1 1 /fi. 1 /8. Real Welsh Knitting Wools (all Colours) at 2/2 per lb The'DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT is superin- tended by a very able first hand. Perfect fit guaran- teod. Style and finish always to be depended upon. MR. E. EDWARDS, AUCTIONEER AND APPRAISER, 1, Chapel Street, Llangollen. ROBERT FRANCIS, FAMILY GROCER, Baker and Confectioner, BEGS to direct the attention of his Customers -D and the Public generally to the following MINCE PIES. MEAT PIES. Good Household Bread. Pure Milk Wheatmeal Bread. Barley and real Welsh Farm-house Bread fresh daily. The celebrated French Muffin every Wednesday and Saturday. Scones. Madeira Cakes, &o &c. PUBLIC BAKING MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS. A TRIAL IS SOLICITED. ROBERT FRANCIS, CASTLE STREET, LLANGOLLEN, WALL PAPERS. 2,500 PIECES OF WALL PAPER From lid. per Piece, AT J. P. DAVIES'S, LLANDYN SHOP, LLANGOLLEN. BEST VALUE IN THE KINGDOM. FOR Economy and Good Style TRY E. R. PARRY'S CLOTHING. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, 15/6. BOYS' SAILOR SUITS, 2/11. THE "ACME" OF FASHIONS. 9, CHAPEL STREET, LLANGOLLEN. GTJ1V FIRE OFFICE. ESTABLISHED 1710. Sum Insured in 1889, £ -333,930,000. For further information apply to Messrs. MINSHALL & PARRY-JONES, Llandyn Chambers, Agents at Llan- gollen. (3061) MR. A. P. McLENNAN, R.D.S., ENG., SURGEON DENTIST M (ASSISTED BY W. J. TAYLOR), ALBERT HOUSE TRAM TERMINUS, WREXHAM, ATTENDS at MISS DAVIES'S, TEM- ii PERANCE HOTEL, LLANGOLLEN, EVERY SATURDAY, between 2^5 p.m. ARTIFICIAL TEETH.from 2s. 6:1. each. UPPER OR LOWER SETS from XI Is. EXTRACTIONS, Is.; STOPPINGS, from 2s. 6d. Teeth Painlessly Extracted by Nitrous Oxide Gas, 2s. 6d. ALL CONSULTATJONS FREE. ( ) ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LLANGOLLEN. Cynnelir EISTEDDFOD FLYNYDDOL Y PLANT Yn y lle uchod, NOS IA U, EBRILL 30ain, 1891. Arweinydd: PARCH. T. IDWAL JONES. Datganyddos; Miss JENNIE HIGGS, Llanidloes- Mynediad i mewn-Eistedùleoedd Blaenaf, la, 6eh.; Olaf, 6eh, Drysau yn Agored am 7 o'r Gloch, i Ddechreu am 7 30. ( ) MR. W. C. LUTTMAN (Pupil of Dr. J. O. Bridge, M.A., of Chester Cathedral), ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER OF PARISH CHURCH, Gives LESSONS on PIANO, ORGAN, HARMONY, COUNTER- POINT, AND SINGING. Terms on application at BRYN AFON, LLANGOLLEN. NOS WENER NESAF, EBRILL 24ain. cyfarfoFllbnyddol PENLLYN Am Hanner Awr wedi Saith. Myuediad i mewn, 6ah., a 3e. Re THOMAS JONES, BUILDER, Deceased. ALL PERSONS having any Claims against the Estate of the late Mr. Thomas Jones, Builder, of 3, Cambrian Terrace, Llangollen, Deceased are requested to send the same forthwith to Mr Richard Thomas Jone3,16, West Street, Llangollen. C. RICHARDS & SONS, Solicitors to the Executors. Bank Buildings, Llangollen, 23rd April, 1891. 5s. REWARD. LOST, at Llangollen,on Wednesday, April 15th JLj or on the way to Trevor, Brown Plaid Travelling Shawl or Carriage Rug. Finder will receive above reward on restoring same to Mrs. PEMBERTON, Great Western Terrace, Ruabon. PEA STICKS. T LARGE QUANTITY FOR SALE. Apply—CHARLES WILLIAMS, Coal Merchant, Llangollen. IGH SCHOOL IX^RTWEI^RGMLS, ASHFORD. Summer Term commences May 5th. A few vacancies for Higher Pay Scholars at the reduced and inclusive Fee of £ 10 13s 4d per Term. Application Forms can be obtained from THE SECRETARY, 127, St. George's Road, London, S.W. (3399) TTALE OF LLANGOLLEN, about U mile T from Railway Station.—TO BE LET, un- furnished, at May next, ABERCREGAN, containing Dining, Drawing and 5 Bedrooms, with usual domestic Offices and W.G., Garden and Outbuildings. For particulars and rent, apply to T. R. WYNNE, Estate Agent, Corwen. (3391) WANTED, a bright Boy, about 16 years of age, to look after Pony and Gig—making himself generally useful. Wages according to capacity. Apply to J. DRINKWATER, Geufron, before eleven a.m. or after six p.m. TO LET, Joiners' Workshop and Yard. Also House. Good place for Builder and Wheel- wright. Immediate possession. Apply—E. HUGHES Joiner and Builder, Glynceiriog, Llangollen. A LADY, with one Daughter (in School), wishes to Board with Widow or Maidon Lady' in Llangollen. A good-sized, cheerful Bedroom, with home comforts and cleanliness indispensable. State terms. Address—B. E. H., Post Office, Ruabon. WANTED, for a small Family in Llangollen by 1st May, a DOMESTIC SERVANT used to Plain Cooking and Washing. Apply, stating age and salary, "K," Advertiser Office. RPO LET, May 1st, GERAINT COTTAGE, and I Garden. Apply—No. 84, Advertiser Office.

NOTES FROM LOOSE LEAVES. [BY A RURAL CORRESPONDENT.] EVES at this early season, as spring advances the spirits rise-instinctively, expectations stand tip-toe, for there is a joyous sense of vernal gladness—a sanguine and eager anticipation of summer pervades the land. Nature awakes from the long, dead, dreary season of winter, hope revives, the air is alive with melody and motion, the songs of many birds, the hum of wings, and the purling of streams., .The still air within the wood is filled with the whisper of the breeze in the tree tops, the soft murmuring coo of the dove, the scarce audible rustle of myriads of opening leaves above, as the air is gently wafted up the mountain side, perfumed on every hand by the grateful incense peculiar to the season. As April gives place to May the leaves burst fully forth, clothing the naked boughs with verdure and beauty -there is a sudden life and activity, a luxury of colour and fertility, an exceptional charm of promise throughout the land, so lately given over to seeming death and sterility. Well may man share in all this general rejoicing At times the question occurs, whether the closing, years of a life prolonged be- yond the average are wasted, spent as they are in such absolute rustic retirement, such constant close communication with nature and her wondrous works, and in a locality affording every facility for prying into all her secret ways. Being absolutely without scientific knowledge, what I have written from time to time has been a mere record of ex- perience, a truthful report of what has come under my own observation only, of far less interest to others, maybe, than to myself. What satisfaction, pray, can exceed that of an early waking in real country quarters? Look forth from the window of my chamber, and I will tell you to the best of my ability what is actually to be seen. As I open wide the sash and look abroad, how I reproach myself for lying idly dormant when all nature is astir, and what an invigorating rush of pure air greets one All is bright, green, and lovely outside, and if a soft haze yet hangs upon the hill, no matter, the sun will soon clear all; the soul is filled with delight as the eye roves over the mountain slopes opposite, or rests upon the garden plot beneath. The spruce little chaffinch repeats his short sharp song, too cheery ever to be monotonous. Rain has fallen in the night, glistening drops like gems of purest watered they are, sparkle on every spray, and ere the sun has dried the grass, the thrushes are foraging on the lawn, and the blackbird is ending his rich full whistle as I stand. A pair of bulfinohes next appear Vm an apple tree, and what a resplendent livery is fheirs At once they proceed to overhaul the buds, and such grace of form and attitude Even if they do all the damage of which gardeners accuse them (which I much 0 doubt) their superb beauty alone ought to plead in extenuation. The distant murmur of the river fills the ear, and across the valley a .bite-washed cottage gleams out from its little o-arder*. and the snug shelter of a coppice, the fra- grant blue smoke of its wood fire rising straight into the air, with ne'er a current to disturb the perpendicular. Ere I tear myself away, a tree creeper settles on the next trunk, closely scrutinis- ing the bark, as he ascends spirally, searching for food, which reminds me also that hunger must be .-ati-ri A Soon after being seated at the breakfast table, a couple of squirrels come scampering across the grass, executing fantastic gambols both there and on a great Scotch fir, as impossible to describe as delight- ful to see. One is loth to believe what has been ful to see. One is loth to believe what has been said by a well-qualified writer, that men are losing I all that ecstatic love of spring, which amounted almost to worship with their forefathers that the annual miracle of opening leaves and return of migrant birds have almost ceased to interest them. Men now herd together and work in cities, the seasons well-nigh pass unheeded thanks to modern appliances, life is now almost as comfortable in winter as in summer. May and June are no longer passed by the well-to-do with the birds and flowers, they only leave the crowded streets when the hay is cut, the corn ripening for harvest, and the fresh- ness of the country has faded almost into the sere and vfOiTv leaf." A goui.ii April ever brings intoxication of delight, the fisherman has already been abroad with rod and creer in the earlier months, but how raw was the air, how sharply pelts of hail sting the face, now the breeze is soft and balmy, and as the water clears after a flood, this is the month for real enjoyment on the stream. There are not only trout to be caught, but the hundred and one adjuncts that nature so lavishly provides for the delectation of 811.,1, a ramble through the secret haunts of the river. It is early yet, but the swallows are here, and the piping cry of the cuckoo and the sand-snipe have been heard, the dipper is ever to the fore, as are wagtails of every description, and lucky the man who sees the sudden flash of brightest colour proclaiming the king-fisher, a sight for an emperor The heron too is there with all other creatures frequenting streams, ever a sure joy for the natur- alist; and what of the flowers? In autumn, as I wander by the stream, lingering to watch the rising trout, the sun sets behind a glory of golden cloud in the Woss, a silence as of death prevail", nature seems in sympathy with the season and the hour, as growing darkness warns the wanderer away. What a contrast now, when every throat is strainsd to the utmost, every bird striving to surpass his fellows, and their name is simply legion, for all are in full song, most of the migrants having now returned to swell the chorus. Sad to say, these imaginary glories of a genial April are very seldom realised an English spring is proverbially fickle, and ex- perience bids us all remember how very often early promise has been utterly destroyed by late frosts and snow. It is ever well to hope for the best, and be prepared for the worst. Llangollen, 20th April, 1891.

RUTHIN. THE TOWN BELL AND STANDARD MEASURES.— At the last meeting of the Ruthin Corporation the following letter was read from Colonel Wilson "Bala, March 9th, 1891. Sir,-Referring to the letter of the Ruthin Corporation, about the town bell and standard measures (?) which I have in my possession, I have the honour to inform you that I have the pleasure to request the Mayor and Cor- poration to again resume the custody of them. The only terms I ask are that they do not again get into a Bric-a-Brac' Shop.-Yours, &c.. G. H. Wilson. The Town Clerk, Ruthin.A vote of thanks was passed to the gallant colonel.

BIRMINGHAM AND ITS PROPOSED WATER SUPPLY FROM WALES. The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday adopted ncm. con. a proposal empowering the water committee to obtain plans and estimates of the scheme for securing a water supply from the river Egan and Caerwen, in Mid Wales, and to take steps to promote a bill in Parliament in the session of 1892. The cost of the scheme is estimated at £ 4,000,000 to £ G,000,000. It wai stated that during the dry summer last year the resources of the water supply, principally from artesian wells, were fully taxed, and that in 30 years the requirements would exceed the ordinary average daily supply by 10,000,000 gallons. The new supply would save £20,000 per year in pumping. The scheme was urgently pressed in the council in view of the probability of London seeking to anticipate Birmingham in regard to this important water area.

So general have been the blunders committed by officials in connection with the recent census that a large number of new visitations, almost amounting to a new census, of the Welsh dis- tricts will be required if the Welsh census, so far as the Welsh-speaking people is concerned, is to have the least value or authority. With that object, two large petitions are being sent up to the Commons from South Wales, one, which is in Welsh, representing over 20,000 persons. ALTHOUGH the Land Bill is almost monopolising the attention of Parliament, no fewer than 253 other Bills have been, or are, before the House of Commons at this moment, 42 of them being Government measures. Of those which have been approved by the Cabinet, eight have already received the Royal assent, of which the only really important one is that relating to tithes/ Twelve others have passed a second reading, but 17 have not even been approved in principle by the House of Commons. THE Lancet has no consolation to offer with regard to the threatening epidemic of influenza. The medical journal observes that although influ- enza has yet only assumed the epidemic form in certain towns and villages in Yorkshire, and also in Birmingham, where, however, it is said to be more limited and of a milder character,thaa last year, "it is hardly to be expected that the disease will be confined to these localities, and the coming week may witness a much wider extension of its area." But there is a good deal of Lope in the milder weather which must be close at hand. SERIOUS news once more reaches us from South Africa with regard to the relations between the Portuguese and the BritishSouthAfricanCompauy. The British mail to Mashonoland has been stopped by the Portuguese at Port Beira, and Sir John Willoughby's party of settlers and colonists has been fired upon. It appears also that the British flag has been hauled down and the Portuguese flag hoisted in its place. From Lorenzo Marque* it is stated that martial law has been declared since the 18th ult., and that several Englishmen are detained as prisoners. At the time of going to press it is, however, understood that our Government and that of the Portuguese have come to a satisfactory and amicable understanding in relation to the Beira incident. THE advance in the price of wheat is steadily I going on ever since the year commenced, so that, the latest corn averages show that the presert. price—37s. 9d.—is no less than 8s. per quarter higher than at the corresponding period of last, year. Only twice within the last seven years has it attained its present height. In 1885, when war threatened with Russia, the price rose to 38s. Id., only to quickly recede again when the alarm- was past, and in August, 1888, fears of a bad harvest sent up the price of wheat to 38s. With the ris3 in wheat, flour has gone up proportionately. iv has been advanced 7s. 6d. per sack in eight weeks, and the rise is felt in the advanced price of the quartern loaf. The prospects of a cheap loaf for the autumn months depend largely upon the crop in the United States, which seems likely to be favourable. THE memory of the late Mr. David Davies, of Llandinam, is to be perpetuated in a manner worthy of the man and of his excellent works. In his life Mr. Davies did his utmost to elevate his countrymen in every conceivable way, and especially in the matter of secular education. HU services to the pioneer College, for instance, will schools of the districts where his interests princi- pally lay. Two thousand pounds go to Montr gomeryshire, two thousand pounds to the Rhondda Valley, and one thousand pounds to Barry. The family of the lamented gentleman are not only to be congratulated upon having selected a suitable form of perpetuating the memory of a good man, but the plan will commend itself to all men of sense because of its practical nature. The cold marble-" the storied urn "—would do good to none. The Saturday Review has a very appreciative notice of Professor Rhys's book on the Arthurian Legend. It thus concludes: "In all such dis- cussions, much depends on our frame of mind. If we are shy of solar heroes, the argument seems far from convincing. If we believe in solar heroes, they may seem more conclusive. Mr. Rhys's derivation of the origin of the Grail from various Celtic magical vessels is very much more plausible. His identification of knightly names in Mallory with Celtic heroic names is often satisfactory. He does not succeed in making Cuckullain seem very like Beracles in his labours; the analogies exist, but they are not very close. If Mr. Rhys does not always reason cogently, he always reasons fairly, and by no means expects instant conviction to be produced by his argu- ments. As we have said, they will have different weight with readers of different parties, like arguments in general. His defence of the share of Celtic character, genius, and legend in English literature is patriotic, and is also successful. Arthur has been far more to us than Dares Phrygia, or the Charlemagne or Alexander sages. Our literature has been more akin -to the Celtic than the Teutonic type. Beowulf has been nearly valueless to us, Arthur has deserved all that the preface to Mallory's book says in his praise."

LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS. LLANGOLLEN. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.—The number of books issued during the week ending Saturday, April 18th, was 80. HARBINGERS OF SPRING.—Swallows were seen in the vale last week, and on Monday the welcome notes of the cuckoo were heard in the neighbour- hood of Llangollen Fechan. I VAGRANCY.—On Friday last, a tramp giving the namfe of Herbert Wilson was committed to prison for seven days' hard labour by W. Coward, Esq., for begging in Llangollen on the previous day, the headed "Brighton, bussex (U.U.), 3/99. The prac- tice adopted is to present them to tradespeople in payment of small orders, and to receive the balance in cash. LITERARY AND COMPETITIVE MEETING.—This interesting meeting in connection with the Penllyn Mission School, advertised to take place yesterday (Thursday) evening, has, in consequence of a counter attraction coming off at the Assembly Room, been postponed till this (Friday) evening. We have no doubt that the treats in this direction our street arabs have previously provided will ensure a crowded audience. See advertisement. THE DENBIGHSHIRE HUSSARS.—Captain Oliver Ormrod, commanding B Troop of the Denbighshire Ilusiars, has arranged a series of drills and lectures, to be held during this and next month, at the Seven Stars," Chester-street, Wrexham," and the "Moreton Inn," Ruabon. The regiment will as- semble at Ruthin on Thursday, the 28th of May, at one p.m., for ten days' duty, and no horse under 14k hands high, or under three years old, will be allowed in the ranks. SAVAGE ASSAULT UPON A POLICE CONSTABLE.— On Thursday week, a collier named Joseph Allman, from Ifton Heath, St. Martin's, was brought up in custody before W. Coward and T. Hughes, Esquires, charged with assaulting P.C. Bennett, of Chirk. The constable, who had his hand heavily bandaged, said that on the previous day, about 6 p.m., he was called to the Cross Keys, Chirk, to eject the prisoner who was there with his brother creating a disturbance. He was drunk, and refused to leave the place. He was in the yard, and when trying to get him away, prisoner struck him in the mouth, and during the struggle bit him severely in the hand. He called for assistance, and one of Mr. J. Thomas's servants got over the wall and assisted him to lock prisoner up. Corroborative evidence having been given, prisoner admitted the offence, and had nothing to say. He was fined Y,2 and costs; in default, a month's hard labour. The fine not being forthcoming, he was taken down below. LLANGOLLEN AND THE TONIC SOL-FA NOTATION. -As a result of the evening classes to impart in- struotion in the Tonic Sol-fa method of music, held by Mr. Michael Williams (Ffynnon-las) and others during the winter months, the following candidates have successfully passed the examinations recently held by Pencerdd Berwyn (Mr. William Williams) on behalf of the Tonic Sol-fa College, London, and the specified certificates will in due course be handed to them :—Junior Certificates Masters Thomas Robert Lewis, William Thomas, Richard Edwards, Edwd. Roberts, Bertie Morris, Dd. Edwards, Willie Hughes. Thomas W. Thomas, John Evan Hughes, Alfred Jones, and John Jones, Misses Mary Gertrude Rowlands, Sarah J. Davies, Maude Jones, Adelaide Jones, Kattie Davies, Edith Emily Roberts, Maria Thomas, Eliza Ellen Hughes, Alice Hughes, and Mary Williams. Elementary Certificates Mr. Dd. Isaac Smith, Llantysilio; Miss Jennie Williams, Messrs..Evan Henry Jones, Thomas E. Roberts, and Edwin Hughes, Llangollen John Evan Hughes, John David Davies, and David Edwards, Berwyn and Hugh Jones, Vivod, Intermediate Certificates Misses Annie Jones and Fanny Jones, Messrs. Evan Jones, W. H. Evans and David Richard Evans—all of Vivod. NORTH WALES AND BORDER COUNTIES POMO- LOGICAL SOCIETY.-On Thursday, the 16th inst., the annual meeting of this society took place at the Guild Hall, Wrexham, under the presidency of Mr. Thomas Chilton. Mr. J. Jones, the hon. secretary, presented the statement of accounts and annual report, which showed that the receipts had been £ 101) 5s. and the expenditure £ 87 7s. lid. The report stated that more than 1,000 plates of apples and pears were exhibited at the last show. The exhibits in all the classes were exceedingly fine, being an improvement on the previous year's show. During the year special exhibits of strawberries, cherries, raspberries, plums, and gooseberries had also been held. The report and statement of accounts were adopted, and the following officers re-elected :—President, Mr. Simon Yorke, Erddig Park; vice-president, Mr. Thomas Chilton, The Elms, Gresford honorary treasurer, Mr. II. Simms, National Provincial Bank of England, Wrexham honorary secretary, Mr. J. Jones, Gresford. There is a proposal that future shows should be held at other towns instead of at Wrexham exclusively, as hitherto, and we trust that Llangollen will be included among the places at which the show will in future be held. THE CHILDREN'S EISTEDDFOD.—This annual interesting event in connection with the local Band of Hope is advertised to be held next Thursday. In the afternoon a social tea will take place in the Assembly Room, after which the members will parade the town, headed by the Volunteer Band, and in the evening, at 7 30, the Eisteddfod will be opened at the same room under the presidency of the Rev. T. Idwal Jones, Glynceiriog, while the artiste will be Miss Jennie Higgs, of Llanidloes. The competitions, which are sure to be interesting, have, we are told, been numerously entered. A PROMOTION FOR MR. FRANK P. DODD.-Our readers will, no doubt, be pleased to learn that Mr. Frank P. Dodd. M.A., youngest son of Mr. Dodd, Regent-street, of this town, has been appointed vice-master of New College, Eastbourne, Sussex. This institution is one of the best known and most distinguished educational establishments on the south coast. The students number about 200, who are trained by eleven resident and four or five visiting masters. Mr. Dodd's position will rank second to the principal of the establishment. For the past few years, our young and successful townsman has been pursuing his studies in connection with the Bangor University College, while holding at the same time the appointment of organist at the Presbyterian Chapel, Menai Bridge. He has now resigned the latter, and on Sunday next will preside at the organ for the last time. We heartily congratulate Mr. Dodd upon his election to so distinguished a post, and feel sure that, with youth in his favour, and the indomitable pluck, and patient pladding perseverance which have hitherto characterizol his scholastic career, we shall have the pleasure at some future time to chronicle still his-her achievements on his part. "JOSEPH AND HIS BRETHREN. —.The above is the title of a sacred drama which was performed in the Assembly Rooms, on Thursday evening week, by a party of gentlemen from Ruabon and neigh- bourhood, in aid of the building fund of the new Wesleyan Chapel at Ruabon. J. C. Edwards, Esq., Trevor Hall, presided, and in introducing the per- formers expressed the pleasure he felt in taking part in a meeting of so interesting a character. The Wesleyan friends at Ruabon had been worshipping in their present chapsl for upwards of half a century, y and they surely wanted a new building. Sir Watkin had very generously promised them a site, which he (Mr. Edwards) understood was a very gool site. He trusted that, when they did build, they would have a handsome building, and that it would be a depar- ture from the old four walls style of architecture, which had been so characteristic of Wales. He thoroughly believed in the adage, A thing of beauty is a joy for ever." The Wesleyans at Wrex- ham, he was glad to see, had erected a very handsome new chapel, which was at oncj an ornament to the town and a great credit to the connexion. Although a Churchman, he was always very glad to do any- thing he could to further the interest of all other Christian communities. (Cheers.) The Misses Lloyd Jones, Glanafon, having opmed with a pianoforte duet, which was played in capital style, the drama was proceeded with, and, although occupying fully two hours, it was on the whole well received. The attendanca, we regret to say, was very small; s) much so that it is feared the project will result in a financial loss. The Miss-S Jones having contri- butel another instrumental duet, and the usual votes of thanks having bsen accorded the chairman and performers, the entertainment was brought to a close. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND PREACHERS.—The order of the services and the preachers at the various places of worship for next Sunday are as follow Parish (St. GoUen's) Church: Holy Communion (p'ain) at 8 a.'n. Litany and Sermon, followed by 2nd Celebration (Welsh) at 10 a.m.; Matins and Sermon at 11 3J a m.; First Evensong aud Catechising at 3 30 Second Evensong and Sennon at 6 p.m. Rev. Enoch Rhys James, B.D., vicar; Revs. D. U. Jones, B.A., and Henry E. Thomas, B.A., curates. St. John's(Welsh) Church (Abbey-road): Evensong at6 p.m.. Llantysilio Church: English services every Sunday at 11 15 a.m., al:3) from July to September (inclusive) at 3 15 p.m. Welsh services every Sunday at 10 15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Rev. J. S. Jones, B.A. (Cantab.), vicar. St. Thomas's Church (Glyndyjrdwy): Welsh service and sermon at 10 a.m. English service and sermon at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 2 p.m. Welsh service (sermon) at 6 p.m. tloly Communion, 1st Sunday in the month. Rev. D. Williams, B.A., vicar. Rehoboth Calvinistic Methodist Chapel: sermons at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Hev. Ezra Jones, Llangollen. English Baptist Chapel iPenvbryn) sermons at 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. J. Williams, pastor. Wnglish Wosloyan. Ohapel (Market-street) BermonB at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Welsh Baptist Chapel: sermons at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. D. Williams, pastor. Welsh Wesleyan Chapel: sermons at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. Isaac Jones, pastor. .'ougregational Chapel (Church-street) sermons at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. R. Williams (Hwfa Mon), pastor. •lission Room (ISroob-street): sermons at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. T. Phillips, B.A., Bangor.

DEATH OF MR. THOMAS JONES, BUILDER. Is is our painful duty this week to record the somewhat sudden death of Mr. Thomas Jones, builder, of this town, which took place on the 17th inst., at his residence, Cambrian-terrace, at the age of d. Deceased, who had never put himself in a very prominent position before the public, had, nevertheless, during a period a half a century lei a most active, busy and industrious life: During the greater part of that time he was a member of the well-known firm of Messrs. M. and J. Roberts and Co., budders, the sole remaining partner now being Mr. Morris Roberts, the founder of the firm. but who now enjoys a well-deserved retirement from active business life. Mr. Thomas Jones was justly regarded as a man of the strictest integrity, thoroughly conscientious even in the most minute particulars, upright in all his dealings, and, although a man of very few words, those who were best acquainted with him kno N that his utterances possessed a meaning which could not easily be disregarded. Deceased, during the whole of his life, was a most faithful and consistent member of the Welsh Wesleyan community, in which he held from time to time various oflices of trust and confidence. His loss will be most severely felt in the Wesleyan Church at Llangollen, whore, sad to say, during recmt years, death has made a fearful havoc among its most prominent office bearers, including Mr. John Jones, Regent-street (brother to deceased), Mr. J. Parry, Church-street, and others. The illness which terminated in the death of Mr. Jones was of a brief but painful character. On Saturday night week he retired to rest in his usual manner, having partaken of a hearty supper. On the following (Sunday) morning he complained that he was too unwell to go to chapel, during the day he became worse, and internal inflammation having set in, he became comparatively unconscious, and remained so more or less until his death. The remains of deceased were interred on Monday at St. John's Cemetery, in this town. The funeral cortege consisted of about 200 persons, many of whom had come from great distances to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory. The pro- cession was led by all the Nonconformist ministers of the town, the vicar and curate, and the deacons and members of Zion Wesleyan Chapel. Then followed the general public. Immediately in front of the coffin walked the members of the deceased's Sunday School (ladies) class, each carrying small, but tastefully-arranged wreaths. Tae coffin, which was of polished oak, with massive brass mountings, was borne by members of the Wesleyan Sunday School, old associates of the departed, and followed by Mr. R. T. Jones, only son of deceased, Miss M. E. Jones, only daughter, Mrs. R. T. Jones, and a large number of relatives. All through the town, all classes of the inhabitants showed the usual marks of respect by partly closing their business establish- ments, and having the window blinds drawn down during the progress of the funeral procession from the house to the cemetery. Choice and beautiful wreaths and bouquets were sent by the following II —Miss Edwards, Hand Hotel; servants at Hand Hotel Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, West-street; Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jones; Mrs. Jones, Asbgrove House; Mr. and Mrs. Rd. Williams, Corwen; Mr. Morris Roberts and family Mrs. Evans, Castle- street Miss Jones, Llangollen Fechan Misses B. T. and Lilly Jones, Epworth Villa Miss Williams, Wern Uchaf; Miss M. J. Edwards; Miss J. Roberts, Tregwern Miss S. E. Roberts, Ty-du Miss Roberts. &cow

BARMOUTH. THE WATER SUPPLY AND SUMMER BAND.—The bill proposed by the Local Board giving power to secure a new water supply at a cost of £20,000 has passed the House of Commons' committee. The source of the new supply is L!yn Bodlyn on the Corsygedol estate, seven miles distant fro:n the town. Mr. Griffith Jones was one of the counsel for the promoters, and the bill was opposed by the owner of the Corsygedol estate. The bill also gives power to levy a special rate for the provision of a band of music during the season. 0

WREXHAM. A BIG COLLECTION.—On Sunday, an efforb was made to clear the debt of P,180 on the new Wesleyan Chapel, Regent-street. The Rev. T. G.'Osborn, M.A., of Colwyn Bay, preached morning and evening, and there were large congregations. The collections amounted to £ 158 13s. 7d. EAST DENBIGHSHIRE CONSTITUTIONAL ASSOCI- ATION.—At the annual meeting of this association, held at the Conservative Club on Thursday night, Sir Robert E. Egerton, K.C.S.I., presiding, reports as to the work done during the year were received and adopted. Mr. R. Myddelton Biddulph, of Chirk Castle, was re-elected president, Sir R. E. Egerton, chairman, and Mr. C. W. Townshend, honorary treasurer. Sir Watkin Williams Wynn said it was his firm intention bo carry on and conduct a vigorous campaign in the constituency from now until the general election. THE WREXHAM SHOWMEN.—On Sunday after- noon, in the Public Hall, Mr. and Mrs. J. Meredith-Jones, of Bryntirion, gave a tea and an entertainment to about two hundred of the show folk attending the Wrexham Pleasure Fair. The meeting was arranged with a view to an extension of the temperance principles. The entertainment was presided over tirst- by Mr. J. M. Jones, and afterwards—at the conclusion of divine service at the Parish Church—by the Ven. Archdeacon Howell, who was supported by Mr. J. M. Jones, Mr. Alderman John Jones, the Rev. L. W. Davies (vicar of Esclusham), Mr. J. Price, &c. Interesting addresses were given, and Mr. Alderman John Jones recited a piece of poetry having reference to the work and influence of the Ven. Archdeacon Howell whilst vicar of Wrexham. HORSES AND GALLANT LITTLE WALES.—The Daily News says:—A protest and vindication reaches us from Gallant Little Wales." Mr. F. H. Hawkins, The Priory, Wrexham, writes :—In the opening sentence of your report of the sale of the Shrewsbury and Talbot Cab Horses, it is stated that the feat of selling 300 horses in a single day has never been attempted by a firm of auctioneers in England. This remark is scarcely accurate if the term England is to include Wales. On the 20th June last, Mr. Frank Lloyd, of this town, actually sold 430 horses in one day, at his quarterly horse sale here, and very good prices were realised. At his last sale last month, which was a two days' sale, 527 horses were sold. I shall be glad if you will insert this letter in your next issue, as I think it is only right that the Principaltty should have the credit of holding the record in the matter of horse sales, which it certainly does.

DENBIGH. THE MILITARY QUESTION AGAIN.-At Tuesday's meeting of the Town Council, Mr. Boaz Jones again raised the question of whether tin mayor had sufficient authority for bringing before the Council the question of the military centre, which gave rise to so much excitement in the town. The mayor read the statements originally made by him showing that they bad been misconstrued by the oppenents of the scheme, and gave his authority, which was a very high and reliable one, and showing that he acted as he believed for the good of the town. He refused to allow the opponents of the scheme to again discuss it.—Alderman E. T. Jones moved tha1: the council remit the fine Mr. Howell Gee had paid when he resigned his seat over the military centre question. A sharp discussion arose on the subject, in which Aldjrrnan Gee said the council were a differentsetor men from what he had expected if they did not relny the £ 10, and with a great deal of readiness too. The incidents of the past military centre contention came up in the debate, and some sharp passages occurred between the two sides. The town clerk held that as the fine had been paid to the borough fund it could not legally be repaid out of that fund that if it was so remitted proc jediugs could be commenced by any ratepayjr or member of the council, and that the members signing the cheque would be liable to be surcharged. Mr. H. Gee quoted cases in which fines had been remitted lu Manchester.—The town clerk suggested that, as there had b3en no casa on the point, counsel's opinion should b3 taken. On dividing the c.iuneil were equal—five for taking legal opinion an! five for remitting the fine.—The mayor point )d oaL, tint three members remained neutral, aiil gave his casting vote in favour of taking connsjl's opinion.

CHIRK. PROPOSED GOLF CLUB.—On Thursday a meeting was held at the Hand Hotel, when Captain Fielden of Ty'nyrhos presided, and the subject of formin r a golf club was considered. The proposal was very warmly entertained, and a provisional committee was formed, and a deputation appointed to wait upon Mr. Myddelton Biddulph.to ask his permission to form golf links in the Castle Park. It was con- sidered that if Mr. Biddulph's consent could be secured there was every prospect of forming a successful golf club. PRESENTATIONS TO THE VICAR AND CURATE.— There was a large gathering at the Boys' School- room, on Saturday afternoon, to witness the presentations to the Vicar (the Rev. Llewelyn Wynne Jones) and Mrs. Wynne Jones, upon their removal to Llanymynech, and to the Rev. Hugh Jones, upon his termination of his curacy at Chirk. Those acquainted with the peculiarly friendly relations of the Vicar with all classes of his parishioners would not be surprised at the depth of feeling excited by his removal, and the spon- taneity with which the proposal for a presenta- tion to him and Mrs. Wynne Jones was taken up. The chair was taken by Mr. Wm. Lloyd, of Maes- gwyn, the parish warden, who waa supported by Mr. Steele L. Roberts, the Vicar's warden. Among others who took part in the proceedings were Lieut. Tyler, Mr. John Thomas (Calvinistic Methodist), Rev. D. Jones. Glynceiriog, Lady Trevor, Dr. Lloyd, Mr. Elias Griffiths, &c. The presents, an illuminated address in the form of an album (bound in red morocco, with the Vicar's monogram on the out- side, and a water-colour view of the church at the head, and a corresponding view of the Vicarage at the foot of the address), and a handsome duplex lamp of solid silver, were hande 1 to the vicar by the chairman, who also han If d to Mrs. Wynne Jones some Corinthian-designed solid silver candlesticks, which bore suitable inscriptions while Mr. Steele Roberts handed to the Rev. H. Jones an album con- taining the names of the 120 subscribers to the testimonial and a purse containing £24.