Llangollen Advertiser Denbighshire Merionethshire and North Wales Journal

THE POPULATION OF WREXHAM. A REMARKABLE INCREASE. At a meeting of the Wrexham Board of Guardians the Chairman (Captain Grriflith-Boicawen) gave some interesting particulars respecting the recent census. He stated that the return at the last census showed the population for the Union was 60,200, but now it was 70,164. In Wrexham the increase had been 2,414, the present population being 14,966. In the fifteen parishes there had been a decrease in the population, the largest being at Minera; but with the exception of the latter place the parishes were purely agricultural. Broughton showed a remarkable increase of 1,306, making a total for the parish of 6,322. At Gwersyllt there was an increase ,ef 515, at Eselushaa Below 419, and at Bersham 489. But the most remarkable inorease was the old parish of Ruabon, where there was an increase in the old parishes of Penycae, Rhos. and Ruabon, the total population now being 21.414. The rateable value of the Union had increased. In 1891 it was £ 258,134, while in 1897, after three parishes had been taken away, it was d5252,439. Last year, however, it was £265,511, the highest on record. Despite the large inereate in population there was a very large decrease in the namber of paupers.

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LLANGOLLEN LIBERAL CLUB. FIRST ANNUAL MEETING. The first annual meeting of the members of this club was held in the Club-room, at the premises in Berwyn-atreet, on Thursday evening last, Mr. W. G. Dodd. C.C., the acting presidant, occupying the chair. There was a crowded attendance of members present, and the gathering was preceded by a coffee supper, the arrangements for which were in the capable hands of Mr. Hiram J. Davies, assisted by Mrs. W. G. Dodd, Mrs. T. C. Davies, Mr. D. Griffiths, Miss Holmes and Mrs. Denny. The business of the evening commenced by Mr. T. C. Davies, the hon. secretary, presenting his annual report. In doing so he referred to the success that had characterised the various stages of the movement to secure suitable club premiss for the party and alluded to the meetings that had been held at different times for this purpose, prior to the memorable gatheringwhen Mr. Herbert Roberts—(Cheers)—the member for the constituency, was invited to declare that building open." During the twelve months three hundred members had been enrolled-CHear, hea.r)-but the success they had secured in this connection by no means indicated all that had been achieved. During the twelve months the com- mittee had been most persistently at work, and the large number of meetings which they had held bore exoellent testimony to the vigour with which they threw themselves into the work of forwarding the cause. Upon the roll there are at present no less than forty lady-msmbsrs—(Applause)—and he could not speak too highly of the excellent; work they had doue both by organizing social gatherings in the form of coffee suppers, and also by helping to promote the success of the bazaar held during the year, which had done so muoh to assist their funds. -(Hear, hear.) By that bazaar they cleared no less a sum than £180. He must also allude to the canstant and sympathetic help which the club at all times received from Mr. Herbert Roberts, M.P., its first president and their distinguished repre- sentative in the House of Commons.—(Applause.) Already, he added, they began to feel the need for more room; and it might, at no distant date, be imperative that they should secure space for expansion either at the present site or elsewhere. Altogether the out-look was most encouraging, but the Committee did not intend to rest upon their oars. During the coming year they have deter- mined to extend the organization work, and to commence a series of leetures upon political subjects with a view to the wider diffusion of the principles of Liberalism in the town and district.— (Hear, hear.) He might also add that it was their intention to make special provision with a view to catering for the needs of lady members, to whose untiring efforts they felt so much of the success achieved by the clab was attributable.—(Applause.) In conclusion he said he thought they could have no clearer indication of the deep-rootedness of Liberalism in the constituency than was furnished by the flourishing position to which the newly- established Club has attained within the brief period of twelve months.—(Applause.)—The Chair- man then called upon the treasurer to read his report.—Mr. Trevor Lloyd-Jones said he thought they might well congratulate themselves upon the financial report, possessing as they did a substantial balance in hand. This alone, however, xhould not satisfy them. Though money, for its own sake, is not worth the getting, they must tax everv energy to increase their revenue. They intended to be progressive, and their power to extend the good work already done would be to a great extent in direct proportion to their finaneial prosperity. They regretted that they had not the sympathy and influence of many whose support they might reason- ably have expected. They usually associated youth with energy, vigour, and life; and age with wisdom and discretion—but not always. The youthful ele- ment was very mueh en evideuce amongst them, and with a continuance of the excellent good fellowship and enthusiasm which have prevailed since the formation of the club, they might afford to treat any opposition with indifference, and have no doubt whatever as to their utmost suoeess as an institu- tion. (Hear, hear.) He then read the balance sheet from which it appears that there is a balance in the treasurer's hands of £ 60.—(Cheers.) -The Chairman then, infelicitous terms, referred to the exoellent services rendered to the Club by Mr. T. 0. Davies, the indefatigable hon. sec.; by Mr. T. L. Jones, the able hon. trea- surer; by each and every member of the Committee; and most:important perhaps of all by the ladies who had laboured so earnestly and so well in order to make the Club the great success that it is. He then moved the adoption of the report and statement of accounts for the past year, and in doing so, said that they had every reason to congratulate themselves upon the extraordinary success that had attended their efforts so far. Had anyone twelve or fifteen months ago ventured to predict that such a result would now be attained he would have been deemed a very sanguine prophet indeed, and would probably have been held up to scorn. He was happy to think that what had been done had been done by the united efforts of all.—(Hear, hear.) It would be invidious to draw attention to any particular worker, but he must mentioned their esteemed secretary (Mr. T. C. Davies), whose persistent energy and determination were beyond all praise, and he must join in what had already been said in the report as to the great kelp given by the ladies. He would also like to remind them that the worthy president (Mr. Herbert Roberts, M.P.) had from the very first given them abundant proofs of his keen interest in the movement, and had throughout given them advice as well as material assistance. They had had from all willing and hearty service, and if he might be allowed he should like to refer to what he had stated at the commencement of the movement, namely, that if they had the co-operation of the many they eould afford to do without the benefactions of the few. -(Applause and bear, hear.) They had no wealthy people on their side to draw money from, but they had a large majority of hearty and willing workers, and their eause, whilst supported in that way, was at all times be likely to succeed.—(Applause.) Short as the time had been sinee their establishment death had yet been busy amongst them, and they had to deplore the death of one of their members, who had done good service in the Liberal cause. He referred to Miss Hughes, of Chapel-street, and he was sure they all felt what they had already had an opportunity of expressing, namly, their keen sym- pathy with the family in their resent bereavement. He concladed by formally moving the adoption of the report and predicting a bright and useful future for the organization in a broader and wider field of political aetivity.—(Cheers.)—-Votes of thanks having been unanimously accorded to the outgoing officials, the meeting proceeded to appoint their successors for the ensuing year.—Mr. J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., was unanimously appointed as hen. president; the hon. vice-presidents being elected as follows Lady Morgan Mrs. Barnes, Quinta; Mrs. Herbert Roberts Mr. Frank Edwards, M.P. Mr. Elias Jones, J.P., Llandudno Mr. R. Edwards, Glyn; and Mr. James Clarke. Mr. W. G. Dodd was re-appointed as acting president with Dr. H. Davies- Jones as his vice. The following were appointed as the Committee for the year Mr. David Griffiths, Berwyn-street; Mr. David Roberts, Ivanhoe; Mr. T. D. Coward, Golfa; Mr. B. D. Jones, Medical Hall; Mr. E. O. Jones, Market-street; Mr. J. Hiram Davies, Castle-street; Mr. Price Evans, Mill-street; Mr. T. H. Hughes, Chapel-street; Mr. J. Owen Davies, Llantyailio; Mr. J. Lias Davies, Arfryn; Mrs. J. Lias Davies, Arfryn. The prooeedings, which throughout were of a most enthasiastio and hearty character, terminated with the usual compliment to the chairman. 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FLINTSHIRE CALVINISTIC MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meetings held in Llangollen, this week, has been singularly successful throughout. The proceedings commenced on Sunday, when devotional meetings were held in the connexional places of worship, the preachers at Rehoboth being Rev. J. Pryce Daviea, Chester; Rev. Moelwyn Hughes, Cardigan and the Rev. Thomas Williams, Holyhead. Large congregations attended each of the services. The business meetings were held on Monday, at Rehoboth, under the presidency of Mr. William Thomas, J.P., Babell. The proceedings commenced at t-;n o'clock in the morning and, after the minutes of tha previous meeting had been read and confirmed, votes of sympathy and con- dolence with sorrowing brethren were passed. The state of the cause at Rehoboth, EitianaUt, and Peullyn was next enquired into by the Rev. E. Isfryn Williams, of Rhos. Statements were made as to the progress of the work, in all eases most gratifying and encouraging, by Mr. R. E. Roberts, Mr. D. Hughes, Mr. John Rowlands and the Rev. W. Foulkes.—Nine brethren, elected by their raapective churches, were received as deacons. They were spoken to, as to their religious experience, by the Rev. J. Smallweod; questioned as to their doctrinal knowledge by the Rev. J. S. Davies, Holywell; and the charge was given them by Mr. Isaac Jenkins, Johnstown.—Reports of a satisfactory character were received from the following :—Temperance Committee, Loan Fund Committee, English Causes Committee, Monthly Meeting Committue, and Sunday School Committee. They were unanimously adopted.— The place and time of the next monthy meeting was then discussed, and it was decided that it shoald be held at Mold on May 27th and 28th.-In the afternoon the report of the County Examination was given, showing that the Examination held this year has been more successful than any previously held in the county.—The letter of introduotion of the Rev. John Lewis, Rbydlydan, on his undertaking the pastoral charge of the Garth and Penybryn Churches was presented. He was heartily welcomed, and the best wishes expressed for his future success and comfort.-The report of tha Forward Movement in connection with the new chapel in King-street, Cefn Mawr, was given, and the district was exhorted to assist in every way in clearing off the debt.-On Tuesday well-attended and successful public assemblies were held.—The following is a list of the prize- winners in the Sunday school Scriptural examina- tions :— Class 1.—All ages (Possible number of marks 132.) -1, Hannah Griffiths, Berthen, 126 marks, 20s.; 2, D. Arthur, Pentre, Mold, 124, 15s,; 3, Ellis Edwards, Rehoboth, Llangollen, 121,10s.; 4, George Whitfield Jones, Gwerymynydd, 118, 7s.; 5, Edw. Edwards, Siloh, Johnstown, 118, 7a. Fifty-five sat in the above division. Class II.—Under 25. (Possible number of marks 128.) -1, Kate Jones-Shaw, Seion, Bryneglwys, 117, 15s.; 2, Margaret A. Jones, Bethel, Ponkey, 113, 12s.; 3, Jane Parry Jones, Coedllai, 110, 9s.; 4, Hayden Parry, Rehoboth, Holywell, 105, 7s.; 5, Kate M. Hughes, Rehoboth, Llangollen, 103, 5s. Thirty-eight sat in this division. ClassJIII.—Under 21 (Possible number of marks 132.) -1, Wm. Williams, Bethel, 122,12s.; 2, Eliza Roberts, St. John-street, Chester, 119, 10a.; 3, Hannah May Hughes, Mold, 117,8s.; 4, John Davies, Mold, 110, 4s. There were ninety-five candidates in this class. Class IV.—Under 16. (Possible marks 128.)-1, John Henry Richards, Capel Mawr, 120, 19s.; 2, Mary E. Parsonage, Pentre, Mold, 121, 8s.; 3, Jennie Hughes, Rehoboth, Llangollen, 119, 5s.; 4, Owen Parry Hughes, Flint, 119, 5s.; 5, Annie Hooson, Rhosesmor, 117, 3s. Tnere were 303 candidates in this class. Class V.-Under 12. (Possible marks 112.)-1, Myf- anwy Roberts, Nant, Coedpoeth, 111, 8s.; 2, E. Owen Williams, Bethel. Ooedpoeth, 110, 5s. 6d.; 3, Polly E. Edwards, Nant, Coedpoeth, 110, 5s. 6d.; 4, Thomas J. Edwards, Siloh, Johnstown, 109, 3s. 5, William Roberts, Bethel, Coedpoeth, 108, 3s. There were 228 candidates in this class. Class VI—Children under eight. (Possible marks 100.)—1, Thomas Williams, Bethel, Coedpoeth, 100, 3s. 9d. 2, Evan Evans, Nant, Coedpoeth, 100, 3s. 9d.; 3, Samuel C. Davies, Lodge, Brymbo, 100, 3s. 9d.; 4, D. Arthur Jones, Rhosddu, 100, 3s. 9d.; 5, Eddie Macdonald, Bethel, Coedpoeth, 99, Is. 6d. There were 63 candidates in this class. A

THE YEOMANRY ENCAMPMENT AT WYNNSTAY. APPEAL BY SIR W. W. WYNN. As already stated, the Montgomeryshire and Denbighshire Imperial Yeomanry are this year to assemble at Wynnstay from May 22nd to June 8th, and under the new Yeomanry scheme a large augmentation of the number of each regiment is necessary. With that object in view, the following notice is being issued to each member of the Mont- gomeryshire Imperial Yeomanry :— The Secretary of State for War having decided to increase the Yeomanry and add to its efficiency, the pay of non-eom missioned officers is considerably increased as follows s. d. Regimental Sergeant-Major receives per day 9 C Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant, ditto 8 10 Squadron Sergeant-Major, ditto 8 10 Squadron Quartermaster-Sergeant, ditto 8 10 Sergeant, ditto 8 2 Corporal, ditto 7 6 Private, ditto 5 6 in addition to Is. 6d. per day allowed for forage for horaes. All N.C.O's must, therefore, make themselves tho- roughly acquainted with the details of their duties, otherwise they will be obliged to revert to the ranks. Lieut.-Col. Sir W. W. Wynn hopes that this will not be necessary, and trusts that every officer, as well as non-commissioned officer, will realise the impor- tance of mastering his work, in order to be able to instruct the men as well as lead them. The strictest attention to discipline and duty while in camp will be insisted on from all ranks. Attention is drawn to the following order from the Commander-in-Chief:—' In order that all ranks may derive the fullest advantage from the annual camp of exercise, the Commander-in-Chief trusts that all officers and non-commission officers will render them- selves fully qualified to act as instructors as well as being the leaders of the men under their command.' Under the new regulations any man who has not got a horso of his own will be supplied with one by the War Office for the annual training. All yeomen who bring their own horses will receive a bonus of £5. Lieut.-Col. Sir W.W,Wynn hopes that every yeoman will do his utmost to get recruits for the regiment If every man made a point of bringing in one recruit, the regiment would be brought up to its full strength. It is essential, if compulsory service is to be avoided, that the Yeomanry should be raised to its full strength of 596 officers and men, as shown by Mr. Brodrick's (the Secretary of State for War) speech in the House of Commons. Lieut.-Col. Sir W. W. Wynn regrets that, owing to the state of his health, he will not be able to go round personally and visit intending recruits this year. He therefore makes a strong appeal, not only to every member of the regiment, but also to all Montgomery- shire, to assist him in bringing the county corps of Yeomanry to the strength as laid down by the War Office for home defence All yeomen enlisted now are doing so for home defence, and not for foreign service. (Signed) W. WILLIAMS WYNN, Colonel Commanding Montgomeryshire Yeomanry. Wynnstay, April 29,1901." In connection with the proposed change ef uniform to khaki, Sir Watkin, who is taking special interest in this matter, has arranged with the military tailors to have black facing in the uniform of the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry and scarlet facings in that of the Denbighshire Yeomanry. This will relieve considerably the somewhat dall appearance of the uniform of the men who have been sent out to South Africa. Captain Edwards, the former adjutant of the 15th Yeomanry Brigade, having left the eountry for active service in South Africa, Captain Geoffrey Williams-Vaughan of the Montgomeryshire Im- perial Yeomanry is temporarily discharging the duties of adjutant. Captain Edwards, it is said, is on his way home, and on his return will again tako up the duties of adjutant.

COUNTY SCHOOLS AND SOUTH KENSINGTON. IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE DISCUSSED AT LLANGOLLEN. At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Central Welsh Board, at Shrewsbury, on Friday, a considerable proportion of the time was occupied in the consideration of important changes which are contemplated in the Directory of the Board of Education (South Kensington) relating to the formulation in day school (other than public elemeatary sehools) of schemes of instruction for a three or four years' course in science. Mr. W. N. Bruce made an exhaustive statement in explaining the provisions of the new regulations, which if accepted by county schools in Wales and Mon- mouthshire, will have the effect of materially increasing their incomes by means of substantial grants, with the minimum disturbance of curriculum and organisation. Importtmt: resalutiona with ragard to these proposals were adopted by the Executive Committee, and these resolutious will come up for consideration at the Llangollen meeting of the Board. At that meeting it it probable that important questions, not only as to the conditions of the memorandum about to be issued by the Board of Education, but as to the receipt and distribution of the grant, will arise.

INTERESTING PRESENTATION. CARROG YOUNG MEN LEAVING FOR CANADA. An interesting meeting was hsld in the School- room, on Saturday night we.-k, for th purpose of making a presentation to Masters Lloyd and Bertie Owen, of The Cotfcags, who are leaving far Canada. There was a very large attendance.—On the motion of the Rector, the Rev. Re-s Jones, Mr. Lloyd, of Rhaggatt was voted to the chai>—Mr. Lloyd in an eloquent address, spoke of the vouthfulness of the two friends who were about to make their homes far away in Canada, and impressed upon them the necessity of being on their guard against temptations of all kinds, and to be steady and persevering.-The Rev. Rees Jones followed with a short and earnest address, and the Chairman then ealled upon Mrs. Lloyd to make the presentation—which consisted of two travelling trunks, rugs, bags, etc., together with two purses of money—which she did most gracefully, addressing to each a few words of fare- well and encouragement.—Mr. Davies, the School- house, on behalf of the two boys thanked all those who had so kindly subscribed towards the presenta- tion.—Mr. Godfrey Parry, Llan, followed with a few words of encouragement and good wishes for their success.—Mr. Walters Davies, on behalf of Mrs. Davies aad himself, thanked all who had worked so faithfully in getting up the presentation. -The meeting closed with the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman.—At first it was thoaght to confine the subscriptions to members of the Sunday and Day Schools, but so many friends from outside of this circle wished to contribute that it was thought advisable to throw it open to all, and the sum of £ 15 was raised. The two youths who are the sons of the late Mr. Owen, head gardener at Rhaggatt, are going out to Mr. Godsal, formerly of Isycoed, who is at Alberta in the North-west Territory. They leave Carrog with the best wishes of all for their happiness and success.

JSfrtbs, Carriages, and Beatbs. BIRTHS. May 2nd, the wife of Mr. Gomer Jones, Mile End Llangollen, of a. son. April 26th, the wife of Mr. T. Daviea-Roberta, grocer, Church-street, Llangollen, of a daughter. April 27th, the wife of Mr. J. E. Morris, 2, Ormonde- place, Llangollen, of a son. April 25th, the wife of Mr. E. M. Jones, Garth, Llangollen, of a daughter. April 24th, the wife of Mr. Edward Hughes, 26 Sterne-street, Liverpool, of a son. MARRIAGES. April 27th, at Penllyn Mission Room, Llangollen by the Rev. J. L. Davies and Mr. James Clarke, registrar, Mr. John Morris, Ty'nycelyn, Nantyr, to Amelia, daughter of Mr. John JWilliaias, painter, Brook-street, Llangollen. May 1st, at Tegid Chapel, Bala, by the Rev. R. R. Jones, Mr. John Jones, Cornele, to Miss Mary Roberts, Ty'ntwll, Llangwm. DM ATM8. May 1st, at Church-street, aged 78, Harriet, Llango lien, widow of Mr. Hugh Jones. Funeral on Saturday leaving the house at 2 30 p.m., for Llantvsilio. April 26th, aged 45, Jane, wife of Mr. Hugh Roberts, Fron Bachau, Llangollen. April 26th, in his 33rd year, Mr. Samuel Vaughan, Bryntirion-terraoe, Llangollen, late of Llanrwst. April 27th, aged 69, Jane, widow of Mr. Hugh Jones, Bryn Goleu, Berwyn, formerly of Ty'ncelyn, Llangollen. April 29th, at the Queen's Corwen, Miss Ann Humphreys, the beloved daughter of Mrs. Humphreys, aged 36 years. April 22nd, aged 83, at his Worcestershire, residence, Impney, Droitwich, Mr. John Corbett, of Ynys-y- Maen-gwyn. April 25th, aged 54, at Yew Tree Villa, Weston Rhyn, Mr. Frederick Edwards. April 21st, aged 76, at Mount Pleasant, Ruabon, Mr. Thomas Evans. April 29th, at Towyn (suddenly), Cathcart Ogilvie Conner, Ll.D. [Will friends please accept this the only intimation.] April 25th, aged 9 months, Myfanwy, beloved child of Mr. R. Jones, Manchester. April 28th, aged 49, Mrs. Manoring, Wrexham. April 27th, aged 28, Mr. Richard Jones, plumber, Mount-street, Bala. April 29th, aged 75, Mr. John Parry, London-road, Corwen. -=.;ø

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