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—V. HI" or foitru). LOST. Stolen, or Strayed, Five Welsh WETFFRS, marked H acro»9 the loin, ani a figure 3 on the rump. Anyone restoring the same will be BHitablv rewarded. Anyone detaining the same after this dafe* will be prosecuted.—David Jones, Vownog Farm, Borsham. C Maixttfr. WANTED, a GROOM and COACHMAN. —Apply to Dr Burton, Wrexham. 705h WANTED, a CURACY. Diocese of W Asaph. Duty partly English preferred.—For particulars, address, A.B., office of thi3 paper. 689o WANTED-—To Rent or Purchase a Good Paying HOTEL, VAULTS, or PUBLIC- HOUSE.-Address, E.H., 145, Foregate-street, Chester. 628b WANTED, a steady, active Youth as wV PORTER; one accustomed to Horses preferred. Apply to Benson and Co., Grocers, 14, High-street, Wrexham. 704h WANTED, experienced Cook, Footman, W single-handed, for Oswestry. Plain Cooks, Kitchen Maids, and Nurses.—Mrs C. Owen Jones, the Registry, Oswestry. c WANTED, an ASSISTANT to the Drapery and Grocery Business. Good re- ference required.—Apply, stating salary required, to Mrs A. Hughes, Mount, Brymbo.. 699o BIRMINGHAM GOODS, JEWELLERY, JD WATCHES, HARMONIUMS, &c. Agents Wanted, New Specialities. New Illustrated Book free. —Apply, Henry May, Birmingham. 578b TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. WANTED, a Respectable BOY, as an wV APPRENTICE to the Drapery Business.— Apply to John Foulkes, Draper, Rhyl. 641e *J ANTED, in the neighbourhood of » » Wrexham, a Detached HOUSE, without land. Three entertaining Rooms, and Six or Seven Bedrooms. Rent not to exceed £100 per annum.—Apply to Mr Ranson, Chureh Aston, Newport, Shropshire. 630b WANTED, several respectable Apprentices 'V and Improvers for the MILLINERY and DRESSMAKING Departments: also, a. smart Young Lady as Apprentice to the Show Room and Sales.— Apply to T. J. WILLIAMS, Mercer, High-street, Denbigh. 622h WANTED, for a gentleman's house in the country, a thorough good COOK, aged about 30 to 35, a LAUNDRY MAID, aged about 25, and a DAIRY-MAIO, aged about 20.. English and Church of England.—Address, with good reference, to Mrs BROOKE CUNLIFFE, Bathatarn, Ruthin, N.W. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES, ABERYSTWYTH. THE Council will proceed in January next -*L to elect an officer of the college, whose duty it will be to keep the college 'accounts, to take a general oversight of the building, the library, the student's com- mon room, &c., and to be primarily responsible for the maintenance of discipline. Salary, .£150. Candidates are requested to send their applications and testimonials on or before the 11th December, to the Hon. Sec. of the College, 7, Qaeen Victoria-street, London, E.C. 6640 ij[D tí. APARTMENTS.—A Gentleman seeking a comfortable quiet home, can be accommodated.at No. 4, Wrexham Fechan. 703 TO LET (in Hightown), APARTMENTS— Bedroom and Sitting-room, for a Gentleman. —Apply at the office of this paper. 606h tnhtr. TO CONTRACTORS, MILLWRIGHTS, AND OTHERS. THE Directors of the Minera Mining Company, Minera, Wrexham, invite Tenders for the necessary Works required in putting the Minera Corn Flour Mill, situate at Minera, in com- plete and thorough repair. Detailed specifications of the intended works may be seen at my office on and after the 29th instant, when sealed tenders addressed to me and endorsed Minera Mill" must be delivered at my office on or before Monday, the 11th proximo. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. HOWEL DAVES, 39, Hope-street, Architect and Surveyer. Wrexham, Nov. 24th, 1876. tgal anfr IQnhliz Unites. PUBLIC HALL, WREXHAM. MRS MARIE HANNAN purposes giving a Dramatic Performance early in January next, for the BENEFIT OF MRS WHITE'S ORPHAN HOME. The Drama of POOR JOE," adapted from the late Charles Dickons' Bleak House," will be presented. Full particulars will be duly annonnced. 706c DENBIGHSHIRE INFIRMARY AND GENERAL DISPENSARY. LADY PATRONESS. MRS HUGII R. HUGHES, YSTRAD. PRESIDENT. OLIVER BURTON, ESQUIRE, GWAENTNOO. THE ANNUAL BALL, in aid of the -t- Funds of this Charity, will take place in the COUNTY HALL, Denbigh, on THURSDAY, the 21st December next. Dancing to commence at Nine o'clock By order of the Committee, W. VAUGHAN JONES, Secretary. Denbigh, 25th Nov., 1876. 693b JJSCLUSHAM CHURCH. ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS. £ s. d. Rev. David Howell 20 0 0 George Plant, Esq., third donation 10 0 0 Archdeacon Wickham 5 0 0 Miss Pfitt 5 0 0 Mr Rowland, chemist 2 2 0 Joseph Clark, Esq 2 2 0 Mr J. Bate, Laburnum Cottage 2 0 0 R. J. Williams, Esq 110 Mr R. Potter 1 l 0 Miss Nickson, on foundation stone. 10 0 Mrs Wainwright, Sontley 10 0 Mr Strachan. 0 10 0 Mr Samuels, Regent-street 0 10 0 Mr Stephen Jones, Hope-street 0 10 0 Miss Bayloy 0 10 0 Miss E. J. Bayley 0 10 0 Mr Thomas Wilcock, Old Three Tuns 0 10 0 £53 6 6 OOOo JAMES DIXON, Hon. Sec. GRAND FANCY DRESS BALL, AT THE WREXHAM ART TREASURES EXHIBITION, ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH. COSTUMES Furnished for Fancy Dress Balls, Amateur Performances, Private Theatricals, &c., BY JOHN U R K I N S H 4 W, 10, COPPERAS HILL, LIVERPOOL, Costumier and Dealer in all kinds of Trimmings for Fancy Costumes. 694b Jtgal aritr uhlic Botes. 1 DENBIGH COUNTY CRICKET CLUB. A Meeting will be held at the Wynnstay Arms, Wrexham, on THURSDAY, 7th inst., at 3 p.m., to re-organise the above. The Hon. George T. Kenyon will preside. 701c "Y GWIR YN j ERBYN YBYD." AN EISTEDDVOD AND CONCERT in connection with the Wel^h Church Sunday School will be held at the TOWN HALL, CHESTER, on MONDAY, January 1st, 1877, at 6.30 p.m. A Choir, uder the leadership of Mr Owen (Owain Alaw). will sinsr several Pieces in English, together with some Welsh Airs. Mr H. C. Raikes, M.P., the Very Rev. the Dean of Bangor, the Vicar of Wrexham, and other Welsh Clergy are expected to take part in the pro- ceedings. t Tickets-2o, 1, and 6d, to be had of Messrs. Phillip- son and Golder, Minshull and Hughes, and Mr W. Con- way, Eastgate-streot, Chester. OOOo nun's bhuscs. jgDWARD B. BAKER, Illuminator to the Queen, 71, BRIDGE-STREET ROW, CHESTER, ADDRESSES DESIGNED & ILLUMINATED IN THE HIGHEST STYLE OF ART. 697h HIGH CLASS PORTRAITS TAKEN JLJL DAILY at HELSBY'S ART STUDIO, DENBIGH, from 10 to 6. Saturday, 10 to 4. Pictures framed, &c. 432p NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. We cannot undertake to return rejected communica tions. We cannot take notice of anonymous communi- cations. Whatever is intended for insertion must be authenticated by the name and address of the writer not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. In consequence of the increasing demand upon our space we beg to say that for the future, in reporting Meetings and Entertainments, we shall give the preference to those which are considered by the promoters to be of sufficient public importance to be advertised in our columns.
CORPORATE LEGISLATION AND…
CORPORATE LEGISLATION AND FINANCE. The disposal of public money is always an interesting question to those who have to con- tribute their quota to the spending authority. It is only when the tax-collector calls that the ratepayers have fairly to face the fact that money is being continually spent by the local 11 y authority. The modern publican offers no explanation as to how the last call was dis- posed of that is best known when the balance- sheet is issued. Usually the grumbling finds a channel for its ventilation at the municipal elections, but the charges of extravagance are made wholesale and without those figures and facts that will convince. It is questionable if the councillors themselves are fully aware of the amount of money spent in the carrying out of their various schemes. A careful scrutiny and comparison of the annual statement of the ways and means by them would be of con- siderable advantage to themselves as legisla- tors, and to the ratepayers-their constituents. In our advertising columns we publish, to-day, an abstract of the accounts of the Borough of Wrexham, which, in these times of high rates, is full of interest. A very considerable amount of money has been spent during the past year, and mortgages on the town have been sub- stantially increased. So rapidly are we legis- lating for the better health of the community that to keep pace with other towns the outlay of money must of necessity be on the increase. But the ratepayers, whilst conceding in the main to plans for town improvements, have a right, and indeed it is their duty, to inquire if the corporate funds are being judiciously and economically disbursed. In Wrexham the chief burden of the rates is allotted to the prosecution of those schemes which originate with the Town Council in its capacity as a Sanitary Authority. No less than £ 8,600, half of which came direct from the ratepayers' pockets, was called into the exchequer this year to meet the expenditure, and, excepting a balance of zCI,167, the whole of that amount has been expended. A com- parative view of the two last balance-sheets shows that the rates have this year been in- creased in the aggregate by L- 1,000. The most 109 zn serious item of the other amounts is £3,500, borrowed from the Provincial Insurance Company to meet the expenses incurred in erecting a new Smithfield. Of that amount however, only £ 1,117 odd had been disposed of up to September 1st. As there was only a balance in hand of £ 1,167, it would appear that the Council have utilised the other £1,000 odd to relieve the rates, an act which is not only mischievous in effect, but entirely illegal. The 93,500 is borrowed for a specific purpose, and can only be applied to the im- provement works for which it was granted. The next item of expenditure in importance is 9984 spent upon public street improvements, and for which there is only a set-off of £ 191. In the previous year the sum so expended was £224. The increase is owing to the outlay in the construction of a new road across Salisbury Park, an under- taking which certainly ought not to have been borne by the ratepayers. Why the Council, should have deviated from their usual line of conduct in this particular case is somewhat remarkable. The necessity for a better roat for the public convenience was patent to all, but why the adjoining owners should be let off scot free is discreditable to the judgment of Council. It is but one instance of the slip- shod manner in which the business of the town is conducted.- Mr Shone attributes the error ¡ to an expedition in action if that be so, we should commend to them the Latin idiom interpreted" Hurry slowly." Mr Shone, in his apology for his latent knowledge, has com- mitted the proper procedure to writing, and his view of the question is certainly the one which ought to have been advanced before it was too late. The Council," he says, committed an egregious blunder in not causing the expense to fall upon the owners of those properties which would be so immediately and so greatly en- hanced in value by the construction of the road. Before spending a penny upon the undertaking, the Council ought to have given the owners the necessary and usual notices, and if these were not complied with, the Corpora- tion could have constructed the road, not as it has done at the expense of the ratepayers, but at the expense of the proper parties, the owners of the land." An error has, however, been committed, and the burgesses must watch that it is not repeated. The speculations of the Corporation have not hitherto been pecuniarily successful. No one need be* told that the Sewage Farm failed to be remunerative, and even now the ex- penditure, if we include the re-payment of a sum borrowed for carrying out certain works, is not met by the income. But the burgesses of Wrexham should feel grateful that the farm is now in such good hands. The Slaughter- houses, which originally cost £2,000, earned JE55 15s, whilst £83 10s 4d is set down as the disbursement for expenses connected herewith and recoupment of capital. But we must not be too sanguine in hoping for a plentiful return of money for the outlay in providing public conveniences which sanitary j law requires. And on this ground it is perhaps not prudent of the burgesses to cavil at the in- crease in the rates in providing a cemetery, though it is quite legitimate to inquire why the expenditure is so much in excess of the estimate. The aggregate amount of mort- gages is returned at £18,778, of which £7,530 15s 8d is owing on account of sewage works, £1,541 Is lOd on account of the Slaughter-houses, £1,500 for private drainage, £3,500 for the Smithfield, and £5,000 for the cemetery. A debt of this extent should im- press upon the Council the duty they owe to their constituents in watching those who are urging new schemes, and seeing that the burdens of the town are not being made too grievous to be borne.
NOTES OF THE WEEK.
NOTES OF THE WEEK. Unsectarian candidates and their advocates have been sorely non-plussed at Oswestry. A short time ago, a threat was made to the-Education Department that unless instructions were issued for the establishment of a school board the British School must be closed. An election was thus forced, and several townsmen immediately arrayed themselves on two sides—either as favouring religious education, or as" unsectarian candi- dates. Eight candidates were nominated for seven seats, and a contest appeared inevitable. One of the •'unsectarians," Dr Fuller, however, at the last hour, withdrew, and the board was at once constituted, comprising four Churchmen and three "unsectarians." It is not often that the biter is so easily bitten, and we can imagine the feelings of the school board agitators. A local Radical con- temporary not unnaturally bewails this misfortune, and cannot appreciate the position of those who, not without reason, have cause to rejoice at the discomfiture of party trickery and the defeat of men who wish to make all our educational institu- tions subservient to the control of Nonconformity. When the Nonconformists f Oswestry can show that they have done as much for the education of the people as the friends of the Establishment, it will be quite time to put in a claim for a full share of educational power and authority. The Wrexbam Art Exhibition is now a thing of the past, but it will long be remembered by those who revelled in the examination of its priceless treasures. At the outset the uadertaking was one from which many would shrink. There were many difficulties to overcome, much labour to be undertaken, and great judgment to be displayed, before such a. fine collection of the gems of art could be brought together iu the depository that has so enchanted the thousands who have visited Wrexham. Those who undertake such a mission must not be unprepared to meet with all smooth sailing. It was not to be expected that all would think that the intentions of Major West were honest, and free from political motives, but the number is so insignificantly small, and the imputations have been so quietly circulated, that really the charge which Major West met at the Conversazione was not worthy of his notice. Public men must not be too thin- skinned. The most serious part of his address is that which touches on the finances of the undertaking. Educationally, the Exhibition has undoubtedly done much good and been eminently successful. We cannot gauge the instruction it has imparted, we must feel satisfied that the bread has been cast on the waters with a hope that it will be found after many days. The object of the Exhibition, as stated at the open- ing, was to afford those persons who have not the facilities of inspecting the choice samples preserved in the mansions of the wealthy and in- telligent nobility and gentry in this country, an opportunity to study them under one roof, and bring them as it were to their very doors." This has been successfully accomplished, but at an enormous expense. There is, at present, a defici t of something like £ 4,000 the major portion of which most come from those gentlemen who lent their works of art. How the remainder is to be made up does not appear, but we cannot believe the suggestion of Mr Barnes will prove successful. If the deficit is to be met by public subscription the appeal should certainly be made to the whole of North Wales, and the Border Counties, and in such a case we believe Major West will be, as he ought to be, relieved of his pecuniary respon- sibility. Mr Thomas Carlyle has come out in the most unmeasured terms of denunciation against the Turk. He is as bad as a Turkisk bondholder— worse than Mr Gladstone. He will have not merely the official Turk, but all Turks, to" face to the eastward, and cross the Hellespont to ever." This eastward position may appear too drastic, but to his mind it is the only one of any real solidity. Who are to compel the Turk to take up his bag and baggage is not very clear. Perhaps the sage of Chelsea would hand over the work to the Chelsea pensioners. He evidently does not remember that heavy, stolid, and solid bodies move slowly, and that the Turks have possession of Constantinople, a powerful ironclad fleet, the best of the war so far as it has gone, at least 150,000 trained troops yet in store, and an untrained reserve of 200,000. But these men do not represent all that Turkey can call forth. Her history, long before Mahomet, is one of war, and successful war even amongst the Romans. With her fatalism, and her harems here and hereafter, she has ever been able to call up hordes to whom death on the battle-field means but a fulfilment of doom, and an early possession of a better stocked seraglio than falls to the lot of the sublunary Turk. Nothing has transpired during the week to enable us to determine the chances of war or peace in the East. Lord Salisbury has visited capitals, en route to Constantinople, and exchanged views with nearly all rulers of the Guaranteeing Powers. Though we are not in possession of any reliable information of their interviews, we may fairly conclude that our Indian Minister has done his utmost to pave the way for a pacific solution of the Eastern Question, and to interpret the views and intentions of the Court of St. James'. But it is the attitude of Russia and Turkey that we must draw our conclusions. Well-informed cor- respondents in Russia state that a more pacifis feel- ing pervades the addresses which continue to be sent to the Czar. Those travellers who, in the autumn, passed through the Russian Provinces, stated that war was only popular in such centres as Moscow and Kief, and not much liked with the masses of the people. The utter discomforture of the Russians in Servia and the terrible tales of dis- tress and destruction caused by the heavy carnage of the Turks has assuaged the warlike enthusiasm of the Czar's subjects. The Ministers also are now said to be averse to war for financial reasons, and, without doubt, as time rolls on the peaceful assurances of the Czar will find a response in the people under his Government. A revulsion of feeling of this kind is indicative of good, but until the Conference has performed the functions of its office we must be prepared for any turn of events. The Porte is much displeased with what it considers the overbearing demand of Russia, believing that the latter power seeks its own aggrandizement rather than the interests of humanity. The Times cor- respondent, at Pera, expounds the views of the Turks at the present moment, which from their nature must make it a difficult task to compel Turkey to understand her position, and to submit to the necessary reforms for the benefit of the Christian subjects. He says-" The Turks and their friends, and many who do not care in the least for them, do not hesitate to declare that the welfare of the Christian subjects and the improve- ment of the Ottoman Government are the very last things for which Russia in the least cares; that she is following the policy at which she has been aiming for centuries—that of territorial aggrandizement at the expense of Turkey, and an ultimate design even on Constantinople and the Straits. This is too deeply rooted a conviction with men of all countries and ranks throughout Europe to be shaken by any disclaimer, that may be put forward by the Czar, or by any declaration of Prince Gortchakoff that Russia considers the ques- tion as one of general interest, and seeks no exclu- sive advantage for herself. Russia proposes to act in concert with the other Powers, if these can be brought to agree with her own views. Otherwise she will not shrink from instant action. The meaning is that if the other Powers will not aid her to bend Turkey to her will by their joint in- fluence, she wiil resort to force against Turkey, and presumably against any Power which might side with Turkey." Such views as these are all also freely believed throughout Europe and all the peaceful asservations of the Russians will not suffice to tone down the opinion until we have a tangible demonstration to the contrary. It has frequently been asserted by those most interested in the progress of Radicalism that a H political Dissenter" is a nonentity, and that if we speak of Nonconformists at all in politics we must classify all in the same category. This we have all along refused to do, knowing too well that politics and preaching are often combined and taught from the pulpit, though not by all Non- conformist ministers. We were not prepared, however, to believe that solemn prayer would be tinged with political rancour, yet even such a popular preacher as Mr Spurgeon is reported to have offered up a petition, a few days ago, to Heaven" to change our rulers as soon as possible." It is not difficult to imagine the consternation such an appeal must have caused in the minds of the 'congregation, for it is quite reasonable to suppose there was a considerable portion of the worshippers who thought the Government worthy of their confidence and support. With what pain, therefore, must they have heard a prayer uttered in which they totally disagreed. Mr Spurgeon, no doubt, is a great preacher, but he is exceeding the limits of religious decorum by infusing in his supplications a smattering of Liberalism. There are many ministers in the country of minor degree who copy the Tabernacle preacher, and if they find their great leader indulging in political prayers, they will follow suit. We need not moralise on the consequences. But in associating politics with religion Mr Spurgeon is not the only minister who has this week made himself notorious. There is a living example nearer home. At the quarterly meeting of the Calvinistic Methodists Association; which has just been concluded at Mold, one Rev John Roberts," of Anglesey, is reported to have remarked, during a discussion on the Eastern crisis, that he feared the judgment of God must be on the country when they saw the reins of Government in the hands of a mounte- bank," a remark which produced considerable laughter. It would not be fair to assert that these two specimens of political-preachers are samples of all denominational ministers, but they, neverthe- less, represent a large number of their class, to whom the advancement of Liberalism is of primary importance.
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ilocat NtWØ. MARCRWIEL CHURCH.—The Rev. Stephen E. Gladstone, Rector of Hawarden, will preach at Marchwiel Church, on Advent Sunday evening, December 3rd. Service at 6.30 p.m. DECEMBER TRAINS.—There will be no alterations in the train service on the Great Western Railway for the month of December, and the. present issue of the time bills will remain in force until further notice. ADVENT SERVICES.—During Advent there will be church services in the parish as follows :—Parish Church, on Tuesday evenings (in Welsh), and on Wednesday evenings (in English). St. Mark's Church, on Friday evenings. Bersham schoolroom, Thursday evenings. Rhosddu School Church, Thursday evenings. INQUEST.—On Wednesday morning, an inquest was held at the Horns Inn, before Mr Thelwall, coroner, touching the death of a child, ten weeks' old. It appeared that the deceased on Monday night went to bed with its mother, Mrs Clark, of Pentrefelin, and was placed on her left arm. When the mother awoke in the morning she found that the poor little thing was dead. It was stated that the child had just been vaccinated and that that had something to do with causing its demise but Dr Davies denied that vaccination had any- thing to do with it. The jury returned a verdict of Died from suffocation." THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY OFFICIALS,—A group engraving of Mr James Grierson, the general manager of the Great Western Railway, surrounded by thirty-two other gentlemen holding leading positions in the traffic department of that railway, has been executed by Messrs W. H. Beynon and Company, of Cheltenham, portrait engravers to the Queen, at an expenditure of nearly £1,000. The portraits are excellent, and the delicacy and finish of the work entitle it to take a front rank in the department of high-class engraving. 2ND D.R.V.—The members of this corps are requested to attend at 4.30 p.m. this day (Saturday) for the purpose of marching out. The band of the Royal Denbigh Militia will be in attendance. The monthly drill will take place on Thursday next at 7.30, the members to appear in uniform. TCTE'S MINSTRELS.-On Wednesday evening ten of these minstrels gave a performance in the Public Hall to a rather meagre house. The singing was very fair and the trombone and bones solos were admirably given, "Bones" receiving an encore. The entertainment on the whole was tolerably well earried out, considering that but half the troop were in attendance, PRESENTATION.—Miss Davies, the assistant mistress at the Girls' National School (Tenter's) is about to resign her appointment to enter upon a new sphere of life, and the teachers and children decided that she should not retire without receiving some mark of the estimation in which she was held by them, consequently on Thursday afternoon she was presented with a handsome dressing case, which had been subscribed for entirely amongst the teachers and children of this school. The presenta- tion was made by a senior pupil, Miss Annie Owen, and Miss Davies replied in appropriate terms. PRESENTATION OF A BAROMETER TO THE TOWN. —Several gentlemen were desirous that one of the Royal Polytechnic Aneroid Barometers, which have been exhibited on the stand of Mr Joseph Davies, in the Industrial Annexe of the Art Treasures Ex- hibition should be purchased for the general use of the public, consequently subscriptions were obtained and the purchase made, the condition of the same being that the barometer shall be hung in the Post-office, where it can be consulted and where it will be taken care of. Mr Davies has very kindly decided, upon these conditions being carried out, to hand over the cost of the- instrument to the treasurer of the Wrexham Infirmary. WAYSIDR POETRY,-On Tuesday evening, a lec- ture was given at the new Baptist Chapel, Chester- street by the Rev. W. H. Tetley, of Coleford, on Wayside Poetry." The chair was taken by the Rev. D. Roberts, minister of Queen-street Chapel. One object of the lecturer was to show that some of the sweetest of lyrics in the language have been the production of poets unknown to fame, whose com- positions have made their first modest appearance in the "poets corner" of the country newspaper, and numerous examples of this wayside poetry were given, which were full of tenderness and beauty, though of course not equal in imagery, breadth, and sublimity to the poems of Longfellow, whom the lecturer classed among wayside poets from the character of some of his compositions. FREEMASONRY.—The old Lodge of Loyalty, No. 86, on Monday celebrated its annual anniversary, which now numbers consiberably over 100 years, at the Masonic Hall, Prescot, where the brethren of the mystic tie were summoned to assist at the installation of the W M. for the coming year. The gathering was the largest seen for some time. Bro. W. Tyrer, W.M., presided at the opening of the lodge, and the chair was subsequently taken by Bro. Fowler, P.P.G.A.D.C., who installed Bro. John Vaughau, formerly of Wrexham, W.M. for the ensuing year. The newly-installed W .M. afterwards invested the following as his officers -Bros. Henry Vaughan, S.W. A. Teblritt, J.W.; W. Tyrer, I.P.M., treasurer; R. S. Reynolds, secretary; N. B. Jackson, S.D., A. Fraser, J.D.; R. G. Elstone, 1.0. and R. C. Carter and J. Matthews, stewards. At the conclusion of the business the brethren dined at the Crown Hotel, where an excellent banquet was provided. During the evening a handsome P.M's jewel was presented by Bro. J. T. Hall, I P.M., to Bro. W. Tyrer, I.P.M. and treasurer of the I lodge: THE PENNY READINGs--On Wednesday the Penny Readings were exceedingly well patronised, and they fully deserve denominating the people's entertainments, for the Town-hall was crowded. The chair was occupied by Mr 1. Shone, who pre- faced the programme with a few remarks, hav- ing reference to the desirability of silence being strictly maintained throughout the evening, and it is satisfactory to note that the suggestion of the chairman was carried out. The ladies and gentle- men who took part in the programme acquitted themselves creditably and evidently pleased their hearers. Overture Selected Mr Herbert Williams Mr Caudle's Umbrella Lecture Miss Marie Philips Character Song. The Man of the Fire Brigade Mr J. Young- Comic Song Peter Simple" .Mr Robt. Anderson Ballad Annie dear, good bye," Mr G. Fisher Ballad Kathleen Mavourneen "Mrs Rudderham Recitation. The Charge of the Light Brigade"Mr Brown Song Mr Gilmore Comic Song The hard-working Snob" Mr R. Anderson Piccolo Solo Mr J. Jennings Serio Comic Song £ s. d." Mr .T. Jennings Song. Terence O'Neil" Mr Jiudderharn Comic Song. Ching Chang, the Chinaman" Mr James Song Blr Gilmore Selection Belgravi-i Galop" Mr Herbert Williams Legerdemain entertainmeut by Mr Henry Page. Comic Song- Dr. Quack" (bY desire) .Mr li. Anderson God Save the Queen. THE RESTORATION OF BANGOR ISYCOED PARISH CHURCH.—The works in connection with this undertaking are progressing satisfactorily, though the late wet weather has not been favourable for out-door operations. Last week a portion of an ancient coffin slab was discovered, the dimensions being—length, 371 inches, breadth at foot, 13 in., at fracture, 16-1 inches. On each side of the slab there is a bold foliation, probably a lily pattern, and in the centre the stem of a cross with eight bands round it, rather more than four inches apart, The relic is probably of the 11th or 12th century, much older than the decorated work of the existing edifice. It has been removed to the Rectory for preservation. We understand that the ladies of the parish and their friends propose giving a grand amateur concert, under distinguished patronage, early in the coming year, in aid of the organ fund, which is at present considerably deficient. The latest contributions to the church include the following—Miss Panton, £ 50; tha Earl of Powis, H.Walker, Esq., J. Mellor, Esq., each £ 10; Miss Coates, X-10 103; J. Vernham, Esq., £ 5 5s; S. Yorke, Esq., Archdeacon Wicham, A. Marsh, Esq., J. H. Tomlinson, Esq., T. Sykes, Esq., Rev W. Mackenzie, Mrs Egerton Warburton, and Mr Frank Lloyd, each .£5. The treasurers will feel obliged for any further donations that may be forwarded to them. BROUGHTON SCHOOL BOARD.-On Friday a meet- ing of the members of this board was held at the 1 offices of the clerk, Mr John Jones, Henb!as-street, Wrexham, when Mr W. Griffiths presided. There were also present Miss Dorcas Hayes, Messrs Clayton, Bott, Heyward, and Mr P. J. Jones. A letter was read from the Education Department referring to the number of the members of the Stansty D School Board who were on the Broughton School Board. It was thought by the members of the Broughton School Board that for Stansty to have two representatives on that board was not in proper proportion and accordingly the clerk was instructed to write to the Education De- partment asking "my Lords" to consider their decision, and the result was that the members of the Stansty Board were asked to give their opinion on the matter, and they replied that as the number had been fixed at two they saw no reason why it should be altered, consequently my Lords have decided that the number shall remain as previously fixed. The clerk was now instructed to write to my Lords" asking them to reconsider their decision as the Broughton Board consider the representation unequal and unjust. It was resolved that the contributory district of Stansty contribute out of its rate a fixed sum in respect to each child of that district for whom school accommodation was provided, or for whom the schools were maintained by the Broughton School Board. It was decided that fourteen days' holiday be given at the schools at Christmas. A report was read from Mr Ashley, the master, respectyig the stipends of the monitors. A list of half-timers was presented. WREXHAM CHURCH BULLS.—An advertisement has informed the public that a subscription list has been opened for the purpose of defraying the expense of putting the fine peal of bells in Wrexham parish church in good working order. The object is one which we are sure will commend itself to the sympathies of all classes of the parishioners irrespective of creeds and parties; for among our pure and innocent enjoyments the pleasure derived from listening to the sweet and melodious tones of church bells must ever have a prominent place. Now, although in the opinion of competent judges the town of Wrexham has the good fortune to possess one of the finest peals of bells in the country, at present they maintain a profound silence on all public occasions, and not even the marriage of a churchwarden is sufficient to call forth a joyous peal from the old steeple. The secret of this mysterious silence lies in the fact that the hanging gear has become so decayed with the lapse of time that it is now positively unsafe to ring them. Another equally useful servant is the parish clock when it truthfully records the flight of time; but the present time-keeper in the tower is said to be worse than useless, and therefore it has been resolved in vestry not only to repair the bells but to provide a new clock in substitution for the present superannuated piece of mechanism which goes by that name. Opportunity will also be taken at the same time to procure a modern chiming apparatus by which tunes will be played on the bells at stated hours by means of mechanical appliances, which will be an additional gratification to the parishioners. Mr Peter Walker has given a handsome donation to the fund but we understand that it will be necessary to raise something like A400 in addition to the amount already subscribed in order to accomplish all that is contemplated in the present appeal. 1ST D.R.V. The next drill of the above corps will take place Iln Tuesday evening next, at 7.30. The bandmaster wishes the members of the band to attend for a fult practice on Monday evening at the usual time. n A REAL ARTESIAN WELL.—The Wrexham Rural Sanitary Authority have, under the superintendence of Mr Hugh Davies, sanitary inspector, been boring for water at Trevalyn, Allington. On Thursday last, at 106 feet, the water was tapped, and it now bubbles out through a piDe at the height of more than seven feet above the surface of the groundj This is certainly a real curiosity in this district. THE BRYMBO SCHOOL BOARD.-Tuesclay was the day on which a meeting of this board was to have been held, but owing to the absence of members a quorum could not be formed, consequently no business was transacted. Up to recently the meet- ings of this board have been held very regularly and it is to be hoped that the gentlemen constitute! ing it have not become contaminated by the bad example of their neighbours at Ruabon, where no quo)-itin has become almost the rule and a meet- ing the exception. WINTER ASSIZE COUNTY, No. 11.—The commis- sion for holding the next Assizes for the Winter, County No. 11 (comprising the counties of Chester, Merioneth, Montgomerv, Carnarvon, Anglesey, Denbigh and Flint), will "be opened on Saturday (to-day), at Chester Castle, by Mr Justice Mellor. There are twelve prisoners in gaol for trial from the following counties, and on the sub- joined charges County of Chester Arson, 1 forgery, 1; murder, 1 (Patrick Wall, Birkenhead, for the murder of his wife); rape, 2; wounding 3 (8). City of Chester: Bigamy, 1. County of Carnarvon: Concealment of birth, 1. Flintshire: Arson, 1; wounding, 1. The business of the Assizes will commence on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. WREXHAM FREE SCHOOLS.-We have received the results of the late examination held by Mr J. Rhys, her Majesty's Inspector. The following are some of the statistics:— Boys. Girls. Total. Average number on books for the year 92"7 71.S 164-5 Average attendance 81'42 64 6 146'02 Number presented for examina- tion 82" 58" i40"0 Number of passes-97 per cent. Grant earned per head on number pre3ented-lE-s. Mr Rhys' report is as follows:—" Both departments have passed a thoroughly satisfactory examination." There were five standards and infants in each school. The boys were taught by the mster. (Mr Clapham) and one candidate; and the girls taught by the mistress (Miss Fowles) alone. Geography and grammar were taught to the boys, and geography and sewing the girls. From the Schoolmaster we learn the average amount of grant earned per child in the following places :— s. d. Huddersfield Board Schools (boys and girls only) 17 Oldham ifi 11$ London • 14 10 Newcastle (highest). 15 s „ (lowest). 12 0 Darlington 13 r, Average number of passes throughout the country-SO per cent. Average number in Manchester—84 per cent. London-cost per head in average attend- ance, X2 12s 2d. The managers of the Wrexham Free Schools pro- vide all books, slates, &c., for the children free. The cost is under X2 per head, so that after deducting the Government grant, there i-; still a deficiency of about X150 per year to be met by voluntary subscriptions. The report of the Dio- cesan Inspection, held by the Rev E. Owens, was as follows: Boys.-Religious knowledge, very fair; discipline and tone very good; repetition, fair; school in regard to religious instruction as a whole, fair. (irls.-Religious knowledge, very fair; discipline and tone very good; repetition, good; school as a whole, good. BERSHAM SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.—On Wed- nesday afternoon a meeting of the members of this board was held at the offices of the clerk, Mr T, Bury,. Chester-street, Wrexham, when there were present Messrs Hugh Jones (in the chair), E. Evans (Bronwylfa), G. Gibbons, and J. Daniel. The result of the recent examination at the board schools was read by the clerk. The amount of grants earned at the Bersham Board School were as fol- low :—Boys, £ 35 13s 4d; girls X34 13s; infants, £ 40 12s 8d; thus making a total of X130 10a. That return was for the fourteen njonths ending Septem- ber 29th, 1876. The inspector reported that the boys' school has passed a very good. examination; that the girls' school had passed a good examina- tion except in arithmetic, in which they would be expected to make great improvement; and the infants had done very well. At the Penygellie schools the grants had been: boys, X205 lis; girls, £ 98 3s; infants, £ 50 8s; total, £334, 2s, as against .£225 18s last year. The inspector re- ported that the boys' school had done verv well, and would no doubt do better when the infants' had been at work for some time; the girls had passed a good examination in standard subjects, but would be expected to improve in arithmetic and grammar; the infants had made a good beginning. The clerk reported that the grant had been received and paid to the credit of the board, and the result of the inspection had been entered in each of the log books of the schools effected thereby. The clerk stated that precepts were required to be issued upon the townships comprising the united school districts of Bersham and that was accord- ingly done. The precepts showed that a rate of 5d in the pound would be required. The report of Mr Roberts, the school board officer, was re- ceived, and it showed that a number of children, who had been attending irregularly had been warned, whilst several prosecutions for not com- plying with the requirements of the Elementary Education Act were ordered to take place. The average attendance for the month amounts to 2,535. It was resolved that an ex-pupil teacher be appointed at Penygelli Board Schools, The annual statement of accounts was presented as follow :—Receipts To balance on 29th September, 1875, 1444 15s od; grants from the committee of council on education, Y,255 18s; amount paid to the treasurer by the rating authorities, X677 7s 6d; alterations at various schools, X2,347 rent of cot- tages, £8 19s lOd; total, Y,3,953 3s lOd. Expendi- ture erection of and additions and alterations to schools, 42,365 9s instalments of loans, Xt;5 Is 7d; legal expenses, X20 9s 10d and these with several other items amounted to £ 3,953. there being a total balance in hand of £ 77 3s 6d; thus the total ex- penditure during the year was £ 3,876 03 4d; and that of the previous year, £5,192 15s 3%. thus show- ing a decrease in the expenditure of £1,316 14s 11 id. This concluded the business of the meeting. C-P.ICK.BT.-The following are the averages for He Denbigh County Club :— r.¡; a1 lis- 1 m O .3 33* o s Name of g g.s ..g õ s | Batsmen. 2 « ? o 0 OM i2« 2 o 6 a s .g s Jz; H !a C. A. Hall 1 2 47 48 — 48 24.0 Geo. W. Sherratt 2 4. 29 47 58 14.2 Sharpe (professional). 1 2 14 24 — 24 12 0 li. H. Venables Kyrke 2 4 21 34 — 43 10 5 Edwin A.Cross. 2 4 21 26 — 41 H,n.George T. Kenyon 1 2 13 20 20 10.0 Captain D. Thomson. 1 2 12 20 — 20 ifi'o W. H. Brattan 2 4 16 25 — ;•<> o'S T, B. Burnett 1 2 9 14 7.4 Evan Morris 1 2 13 13 1 ir; ej. Morrison (professional) 2 4 20 24 1 *>i c*# F- Peel 1 2 11 u 1 n 6 X J. £ Gilbert 1 2 8 8 S Hon. E. S. Parker 1 2 3 5 \[\ 5 s!l Charles Edwards 1 2 3 3 3 1-1 The not-out innings have been counted as played oat in making up these averages. The county eleven has played two matches against the Shropshire eleven. In the fi the gamo was drawn much in favour of Denbighshire, but the second was won easily by Shrop- shire, owing to one or two disappointments oil hi- part of members of the Denbighshire team, who ccuM not play at ihe last moment. A meeting 7, 111 take plice oa the 7th inst., at Wrexham, to reorganise the club for the ensuing season of 1876, when it is hoped all crcketers Will ahead (see advertisement).
BOROUGH PETTY SESSFONS.
BOROUGH PETTY SESSFONS. MONDAY.—Before the Mayor (J. Beirne, Esq.), and r. C. Jones, E. Tench, and E. Williams, Esqrs. OFFENCES AGAINST THE BYE-LAWS. Thomas Henry Evans, stagcp-cart driver, waf summoned by David Higgins, iiispectorof nuisances, for furious driving on Thursday evening. The offeree occurred about half-past nine when Hce- street was full of people who were coming fretn the Art Treasures Exhibition. Two gently, .E bad called his attention to the fuiious rate at wliich. the defendant was driving. lie was fined 40s and 8s costs. William Holmes, butcher, having a st all m *he Market-hall, was summoned for obstruc" High- street on Saturday, 18th inst byplacin g a nm her ael?,, g i ot buHocks and cows bides ln front of the^rket- w he had Sequent-ly cautioned" defendant and others against the prac H"L Fined 10s and 7s costs. THE ALLEGED ASSAULT WITH A ruX BOTTLE. On the case of Thomas P ^berts against Richard VVoosna-m being call ed, the parties answeied to their names, and tbe complainant, whose head was bound with a r( )d cotton handier- ohief which covered his right eye, was called into the witness-box. Mr T. C. Jones: What is tb e reason v. hy you did not attend before ?-Compl w'nant: Because Mr Woosnam s friends came tf t apologise, and said he had a large family. v s