Wrexham Guardian

NOTES OF THE WEEK. How the times change! The Liberals are now full of lamdations for the House of Peers, because it voted favourably last year to a change in the law of burial. A Liberal Shropshire con- temporary, eontrasting the dispositions of the two Houses of Parliament, awards the palm to the Upper House. 'm" TheLords." we told are live in a calm atmosphere, and look down with a more judicial mind upon the currents of public opinion. To them, therefore, it is given sometimes to grasp the situation before the Commons, swayed and blinded by a more active party-feeling, understand it." How different from the tone of Liberal ideas a few years ago. We seem yet to hear the effete assembly," as the best watchword applied to the Lords by the Liberals, ringing in our ears. I It is not often that we have a word recorded in the Church's favour by those who are continually undermining her good services in the estimation of those who differ from her. We are glad therefore to record the opinion of so influential a Noncon- formist as Mr Henry Richard, M.P., who must have struggled hard with himself to admit that he gladly acknowledges that the Church has awoke to fresh spiritual life." These, and other words of commendation, he uttered in the House of Commons on Tuesday night, when a discission took place on the Sale of Church livings." He declared himself to be no enemy of the Church of England though he advocated its separation from the State. Re- garding the Church as a religious society," he said, rhe could say with perfect sincerity that he wished it -all possible prosperity. It was doing incalculable service to the cause of Christian civilization, and God forbid he should be moved by any sectarian jealousy to interfere with its labours, impair its efficiency, or mar its glory." These are sentiments which would be appreciated by Churchmen if they could believe that they expressed the spirit of those who speak outside the House of Commons, but unfortunately in these days Liberal M.P.'s have two programmes of their policy—one for their constituents and the other for Parliament. Russian diplomacy appears to be outwitting it- self. The Czar's tear-stained promises seem to be generally forgotten, and Russian aggression and duplicity have quite unhinged the demeanour of all the powers. The petty states who for the nonce become the vassals of the crusaders, are mightily displeased with their ambitious and powerful master, whose attention is principally devoted to the re-adjustment of his frontiers and the acquire- ment of territory. Roumania, who did such good service for the Russians, is asked to retro cede Bessarabia to the Czar, ia furious; Servia is sulky, and Montenegro is confused. But these states are as nothing compared with the other great powers. All are excited and impatient, all desire to curb the ambition of Russia, yet all but one fear to move. England alone has determined to stand by her interests. The fleet has at last been despatched to Constantinople under the protest of the Porte-the new vassal of the Czar. This action of the English Government is approved everywhere except in Russia, and as it cannot be said to be connected with the defence of Turkey, it ought to meet with general commendation in this country. What will be the next move is now impossible to say, but the British Government having now made up its mind, we may take it for granted that England intends that her interests shall be respected, and that the crafts and subtleties of Russian diplomacy shall not lead her astray. Probably the Russians are bark- ing with no intention to bite. If that is so, peace will be secured; if not, we must prepare for an in- evitable conflict. In the present excitement caused through the refusal of the Sultan to grant a firman for the admission of our Fleet through the Dardanelles, it may not be uninteresting to explain the nature of the engagements entered into by the Powers in respect to the Straits. The treaty of 1841 enacts that The Sultan, on the one part declares that he is firmly resolved to maintain for the future the principle invariably established as the ancient rule of his Empire, and in virtue of which it has at all times been prohibited for the ships of war of foreign Powers to enter the Straits of the Dar- danelles and of the Bosphorus; and that so long as the Porte is at peace His Highness will admit no foreign ship of war into the said Straits." To this treaty England, Austria, Hungary, France, Prussia, and Russia consented, each undertaking to respect the Sultan's determination and to con- form to the principle of it. After the Crimean War the Straits again became the subject of discussion by the Powers, and the Treaty of Paris, in 1856, declared that The above convention is modified by common consent, and that the Act concluded for that purpose, annexed to the present treaty, shall have the same force and validity as if it formed an integral part thereof." This annexed treaty is verbally identical with the Article of the Treaty of 1841, with the exception that the Emperor of the French and the King of Sardinia are parties signing. In 1871, when the Gladstone Government .reigned the question of the Straits again came to the front and a convention was signed which has a clause to this effect-" The principle of closing the Straits of the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, such as it has been established by the separate convention of March 30, 1856, is maintained, with power to his Imperial Majesty the Sultan to open the said Straits in time of peace to the vessels of war of friendly and allied Powers, in case the Sublime Porte should judge it necessary in order to secure the execution of the stipulations of the Treaty of Paris of March 30, 1856." It will thus be seen that the last treaty empowers the Sultan to admit foreign war ships to secure the stipulations of the Treaty of Paris. But this treaty, which was based on the territorial integrity of the Otto- man Empire" being maintained, has been torn to pieces by one of the signatory Powers. The National Anthem never fails to fire- the enthusiasm of all loyal subjects, and its worth can never be fully measured. It seems, however, to be somewhat obscure as to who composed the unthem. Some very interesting, yet controversial, correspondence has, within the last few days, appeared in the Times, relative to this point. A consensus of opinion attributes the authorship to Henry Cary, though there is an adverse theory. Some correspondents assign the credit of the com- position to Dr John Bull. This is probably due to the fact that Dr Bull, a prominent composer of the period, produced an ode in honour of the King, after the discovery of the Guy Fawkes' conspiracy in 1606. This ode commenced, God save great James the King," and it is not difficult to see from this how Dr Bull came to be credited with the National Anthem. It may be incidentally mentioned that at this time was composed by Bryde the beautiful grace, Non Nobis Domine." It does not appear that the National Anthem was composed until later times, and little doubt exists that the present version of it is substantially that by Henry Cary, to whom we are also indebted for that inimitable love-song, Sally in our Alley." Mr Southgate says that God Save the King" was first sung by Cary at a banquet to celebrate the cap- ture of the Fort of Portobello from the Spaniards in 1739. Several authorities, however, state that both words and music were first sung at a dinner given by the London Mercers' Company in 1749, but do not mention that the dinner was given to celebrate Admiral Vernon's triumph over the Spaniards. It is just possible, of course, that both statements refer to the same banquet. Both the words and the air of the anthem have been modified since Carey's time. A correspondent explains that Carey was a Jacobite, and that there always was a tradi- tion that the song was originally written in honour of James II. This would account for the conceal- ment of the author's name. In the lines- Confound their politics, Frustrate their knavish tricks, On James our hopes we fix.- we have certainly rather an expectant, than a reigning sovereign celebrated, even if we read "him" instead of James. It would thus, probably be written at the rising of 1715, to stimulate the zeal of the party. It seems a pity that there should be a doubt as to the 'authorship of so inspiring and patriotic a song, though we may rest assured that the anthem will never, in the history of this world, fail to touch the inner corners of the loyal hearts of Englishmen.

itocal SALE AT CHEVET HET.—On Tuesday, Wednes- day, and Friday, Messrs Baugh, Jones, and Co. held sales at Chevet Hey, when the whole of the house- hold effects were disposed of. We understand that the mansion will shortly be in the market. BANGOR STEEPLECHASES (under the Grand ¡ National rules) have been fixed to take place on Friday, April 12th. THE NORTH WALES CIRCUIT.-The- Assizes w ill II commence at Welshpool on March 11th, and teri ni- nate at Chester. Mr Justice Mellor takes North Wales, and Mr Justice Lush South Wales. THE QUEEN'S LEVEE.—By command of the Queen, a levee was held on Saturday afternoon, at St. James's Palace, by the Prince of Wal<3s, on behalf of her Majesty. Presentations to his. Royal Highness at this court are, by the Queen's pleasure, considered as equivalent to presentations to her Majesty. Among the presentations were the following:—Sub-Lieut. Edward Watkin'Williams Wynn, Scots Guards, by Sir Watkin Williams Wynnj and Colonel Hon, Frederick Stanley, on appointment as aide-de-camp to her Majesty, by his Royal Highness the Commander-in-Chief. PROPOSED TESTIMONIAL TO ME FYFE.-As will be noticed on reference to our advertising columns, it is proposed to raise a fund for the purpose of pre- sennng iurryie wim a purse or money atl a recog- nition of his arduous and unremitting application to the onerous duties as head-master of the British Schools during the past 23 years, as well as to evince sympathy and regard for him under his re- cent domestic bereavements. We are certain it requires no words of ours to commend the object to our readers. The names of the promoters are a guarantee that the testimonial is deserved and desirable. WREXHAM FLORAL, HORTICULTURAL, AND IN- DUSTRIAL SOCIETY.—A general meeting of the subscribers of this society was held at the Guildhall, on Tuesday evening, for the purpose of making the necessary arrangements for the ensuing year. Mr Walter Jones was in the chair. Mr J. B. Shirley was re-appointed secretary, Dr Burton chairman, and Mr Walter Jones vice-chairman. The following were elected a committee :-Messrs Strachan, L. Ralph, Scott, Farquaharson, E. Richards, Garratt Jones, Howel Davies, R. Lloyd, Smart, E. Smith, E. Lloyd, Liversedge, G. Bate, with power to add. It was agreed to hold the show on Wednesday, September 4th. A sub-committee was appointed to draw up the schedule of prizes to be submitted to the committee for approval. This concluded the business. TF, I MRS. WHITE'S ORPHAN HOMK.- W e would remind b. our reade"r. hat nextkmonday evening the enter- tainment in of Mrs White's Orphan Home will t take place i the Acton Schoolroom, Rhosnessney, when it is expected that Sir Robert Cunliffe will occupy the chair. There will be some good singing in the room and through the telephones, several of which are to be exhibited and explained by our enterprising fellow townsman, Mr Edgar, of the Post-office. A special line of wire will be run from Acton Park to the schoolroom for the occasion. This new invention is now causing much sensation in everyone's mind, and for ought we can tell, this invention will almost equal the telegraph in importance. As Mr Edgar will pro- vide several instruments, none can well be dis- appointed, so we would advise all to secure tickets as money will not be received at the door. WREXHAM TowN Mi[gsioN.-The adjourned annual meeting of the Wrexham Town Mission was held in the Free Schoolroom, on Monday evening. There were present Mr Gittins (in the chair), Mr Williams, secretary; Mr Edward Jones, Mr Harts- berne, Mr Simon Jones, Mr W. Thomis,(Ashfield) the town missionary (Mr Hardwicke), Mrs Beale, and Migs Beale. A letter of apology was read from the president of the society (Dr Williams) explaining his inability to attend the meeting, he being confined to the house by a severe cold.— In openiag the proceedings the chairman said he thought that that evening their business would be pretty much a matter of form. He was sorry that the numbers present were so small, but he was sure they had every confidence ,in the list of subscribers. They had the report of the last meeting, and also the report of the missionary, who had been most industrious. Mr Hardwicke had the satisfaction of knowing that his labours were not in vain, and they all hoped that their missionary would go on with the same kind of work, for they felt the time had not come when his faithful services could be dispensed with. He (the chair- man') then moved that the report and statement of accounts, which had been circulated amongst them, should be adopted. This was seconded by Mrs Beale and carried.—Mr Edward Jones then moved the next resolution, which was that the following gentlemen be the committee for the ensuing year:—Dr Williams (chairman), Mr Allmand, Mr Alderman Beale, Mr Gittins, Dr Eyton Jones, Mr Edward Jones, Mr Simon Jones, Mr Robert Williams (hon. treasurer and secretary), Mr William Jones, Mr Charles Rocke, Mr William Thomas, Mr M. B. Turner, Mr P. Yaughan, Mr W. Williams. He hoped that these gentlemen would be faithful to their trust, and do all they could for the promotion of the good cause. He believed there was much good work to be done in Wrexham, and he felt pleased that the labours of Mr Hardwicke had not been in vain. In many instances there had been benefits accruing from those exertions. He trusted that they would be able to carry on the work with a more renewed energy and faithfulness than they had ever done before, because if they did not exert themselves to their utmost, they would find they were going back- ward instead of forward.—Mr Hartshorne, in formal terms, seconded the resolution.—Mr Vaughan pro- posed a vote of thanks to those ladies—Mrs Hardwicke, Mrs Beale, and Miss Burton-who had undertaken to collect the money for the year. He had great pleasure in moving that resolution, because he was sure that the efforts of these ladies would be attended with even more success than if the gentlemen did it (hear, hear). He could not help saying that he felt continued attachment to the Town Mission Society, and he felt sure that it was doing much good. Mr Hardwicke's visits to the Infirmary were much appreciated, and he (the speaker) had been struck with the fervency of prayer which the missionary displayed.—Mr Simon Jones seconded the resolution, after which the chairman read a letter from Mrs White, of Gladwyn, enclosing her subscription. She said that her heart was thoroughly in the work, and she wished the society every success.—Mr Edward Jones proposed, and Mr W. Thomas seconded, that the best thanks of the meeting be given to Mr Williams, for his services as secretary.—This was carried, and, Mr Williams having responded, the proceedings terminated. THE VOTE OF CREDIT.—In the House of Commons on Thursday night week, Mr Forster's amendment having been unconditionally withdrawn, the debate upon the motion for the Speaker leaving the chair in order to go into committee to consider the pro- posed vote of credit was concluded, and a division taken upon that issue, the result being that the house resolved by 295 against 96 to go into com- mittee at once. The following members voted among the c. Noes" and against the Government:- Messrs Jacob Bright, D. Davies, R. Davies, W. H. Gladstone, Morgan Lloyd, G. O. Morgan, W. Rath- bone, H. Richard, H. Robertson, and Hanbury- Tracey. The following voted in favour of the Government—Messrs E. Bates, Stanley Leighton, T. E. Lloyd, T. W. Mellor, J. H, Puleston, H. C. Raikes, and C. W. W. Wynn, Hon. A. F. Egerton, Sir P. G. Egerton, Hon. W. Egerton, Viscount Emlyn, Sir H. S. Giffard, Sir B. Leighton, Hon. G. D. Pennant, Earl Percy, Hon. W. Tollemache, and Lord A. E. Hill Trevor. Sir G. Elliot paired with Mr Q-. H. Whalley. The names of Sir W. W. Wynn and Mr Watkin Williams are not in the list. In the House of Commons, on Friday, the vote for X6,000,000 was passed by a majority of 204, the supporters of the vote numbering 328. and the opponents 124. When the division was called, the Marquis of Hartington, Mr Foster, Mr Goschen, and other prominent members of the Opposition rose from their seats and walked out of the house. The following members voted against the vote:— Messrs D. Davies, R. Davies, P. E. Eyton, W. E. Gladstone, W. H. Gladstone, S. Holland, M. Lloyd, G. O. Morgan, and H. Richtrd. Amongst those who voted for the Government proposal were-Sir W. W. Wynn, Mr C. W. Williams Wynn, Messrs J. H. Puleston, H. C. Raikes, Stanley Leighton, J. Jones, and T. E. Lloyd, Sir B. Leighton, Vis- count Newport, Hon. G. Pennant, and Lord A. E. Hill-Trevor. Mr Watkin Williams did not vote in this division either. The majority (exclusive of tellers) was made up of 11 Liberals, 4 Home-rulers, and 313 Conservatives. The Liberal contingent comprised Mr W. B. Beaumont, Lord G. Cavendish, Mr Joseph Cowen, Mr Thomson Hankey, the Marquis of Lome, Colonol Mure, Mr Samuda, Mr Eustace Smith, the Marquis of Stafford, Mr Walter, and Mr Yeaman. The minority consisted ex- clusively of Liberals and Home rulers, the former numbering 113 and the latter 11. Some 40 members who abstained from the first division were in Friday night's minority, which, however, lost the support of 13 Liberals and Home-rulers who had divided against the motion to go into committee. Five ex-Ministers who abstained on Thursday gave their votes on Friday night with the minority, making the total number of front Opposition bench votes told by Mr Richard and Mr Courtney-for even the Liberal whips declined to whip" for the opponents of the Government-nine. Mr W. E. Gladstone, Mr Bright, Mr Campbell-Bannerman, Mr Dodson, and Mr Stansfeld were the new comers who joined Mr Baxter, Mr W. H. Gladstone, Mr Hibbert, and Mr Shaw-Lefevre in supporting the below-the-gangway section. Among the ex-Minis- terial names conspicuous by their absence from the division list are those of Mr Lowe, Mr Goschen, Mr Knatchbull-Hugessen, Mr A. Peel, Mr Grant-Duff, Lord F. Cavendish, Sir H. James, and Sir W. V. Harcourt. TELEGRAPHY.—At a meeting of the Council held in London on the 13th inst., Mr J. Edgar, post- master, Wrexham, was elected an associate of the Society of Telegraph Engineers. PROPOSED DIOCESAN CONFERENCE.—A Diccesan Conference, which has the approval of the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, is arranged to be held at Oswestry in April. A number of prominent Church- men, lay and clerical, have already promised to read papers on various topics of interest to the Establishment. We shall give further particulars on a future occasion. SUNDAY EVENING TEMPERANCE MEETINGS.—On Sunday evening, after the services of the various places of worship had been concluded, one of the usual weekly meetings of the Wrexham Teetotal Society took place, the Rev. Professor Gethin Davies, of Llangollen College, in the chair. Mr Lester delivered a lecture on Truth. WESLEYAN HOME MISSIONS.—On Monday after- noon a public meeting, preceded by a tea, will be held in HIP \Vf>p.1p.vRn <:nnnpL "RrvTrnffirnn/vri TKn -r- -1"1"J .v.u. L.lV collection at the close of the public meeting will be in aid of the funds of the Home Mission Society. The meeting will be addressed by the Rev Richard W. Allen, of Aldershot, and the Rev James Teames, of Liverpool. Mr W. Thomas, of Ashfield, is to preside. THE DEATH OF POPE PIUS IX.—At St. Mary's (R.C.) Church, on Sunday last, there was a second mass-, when the Rev Canon Hilton made a few concise remarks respecting the great loss the Church had sustained by the death of Pius IX., and spoke of his abilities and virtues, and also referred to the trials he had sustained during his unparalled pontificate. On Monday a requiem mass was said in the church for the repose of the soul of his holiness. ST. VALENTINE'S DAY.—As everyone knows, at least that portion of the community who are minors, the 14th was St. Valentine's Day. If any one had happened to forget that fact, they would have been reminded on glancing at the gaily set out shop windows of the stationers. Those interested in the business tell us that St. Valen- tine's Day of 1878 was the occasion of a larger de- mand than usual. The postmen, we are sure, would be delighted to see the custom abolished, as they had more than double their ordinary work on the 13th and 14tb. THE BURIALS QUESTION.—Mr Osborne Morgan's motion having been postponed la;;t week in conse- quence of the debates on the Eastern Question, arrangements were made for bringing it forward on Friday (yesterday), when it stood as the first amendment on going into committee of supply. The terms of the motion are, That, in the opinion of this House, the time has arrived when the Ion im- pending controversy as to interments in parish churchyards ought to be closed by permitting such interments either without any burial service or with the services preferred by the relatives or friends of the deceased, and conducted by persons chosen by them." WESLEYAN SERMONS.—On isunclay morning, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Brynyffynnon, a special sermon was preached by the Rev W. Powell, of Llanfyllin, his subject being Work out your own salvation." The text, taken from one of the epistles, was selected to show, the preacher ex- plained, that all Christians had the embryo of love to God in them, and they should work it out and develope it themselves. Collections weie made at the close of the services, morning and evening, when the Rev Mr Barker preached from What shall I do to be saved ?" Welsh services were held in the afternoon at the Brook-street Chapel, when t¿ Rev Mr Powell and the Rev D. Jones, took part. The collections intoto amounted to about .£6. MANCHESTER UNITY VALUATIONS.—The valua- tions of the assets and liabilities of the various lodges throughout the Manchester Unity are steadily progressing, and it is believed the aggre- gate results, which have begun to be compiled, will show that the deficiency shown by the valuation some six years ago has been very largely diminished by the remedial measures from time to time sub- sequently adopted. The returns from North Wales have now been completed. Of the twelve lodges in Carnarvon, five have surpluses amounting to X870, and the deficiences of the remaining seven figures for £ 3,409. At Conway, one of three lodges has a deficiency of £ 168; and the surplus of the other two amounts to £ 8C>5, of which the Bodyhy- fryd lodge owns .£7ö3. In Denbigh, one lodge, Howells, has a surplus of £ 976; and the other two deficiences amounting to £501<. Every lodge in Ruabon is deficient but the Pentre Eycnan, whose surplus is but X21 Is 8d, whilst the deficiencies of the remaining six exceed £ 6,368, the Wynnstay alone figuring for JS3,9'J1, and the Cadwgan for "I Iz, XI,244. In Wrexham, the only three lodges possessing any surplus are John Thompson, C540 Cambrian, £ 375; and Britain's Pride, £ US2, whilst the aggregate deficiencies exceed i;3,527. The Hawarden ioflge is X222 deficient, and each of the 17 lodges in Holywell is in the same condition, their respective deficiencies varying from .£904, £ 656, and 4-572, down to £81, £ 71), and .£32. At Dolgelley, Festiniog, and Llansaintfraid, only one of the 19 lodges has any surplus—the Glan Conway. which has a surplus of only J6108. The summaries of counties and of the different districts of the unity -combinations of separate lodges-for certain pur- poses are now being prepared, but have not yet been completed. RECHABITISM IN WREXHAM.—On Tuesday the anniversary of the Cambria's Glory Tent, I.O.R., was held in the Temperance Ilall. The proceed- ings commenced at three o'clock in a conference. In the unavoidable absence of Mr John Evans, CK., Mr J. "VS Jones, treasurer, was voted to the chair. There weie also present Bros. C. Hodson, H.T., member of B.D. (deputation), W. Lester, W. H. Tilston, R. Phennab, S. Davies, P.C.B., J. Rogers, J. Price (Brymbo tent), S. Ellis, W. Wilcock, J. Hardwicke, S. Jones, J. Edwards, P. Wilcock, Fisher, Gittins, Kenrick, Ravlmson, H. Worrall (secretary), and others. The report was submitted by the secretary, and an interesting conversation followed thereon. The following subjects were also discussed- How best to extend the order," How to make our tents more attractive," The necessitv of forming a distinct juvenile order," The neces- sity of resuscitating the female tent." During the consideration of these subjects many important points were brought forward, and the conversation was continued until tea time, when the conference adjourned until six o'clock.—-At five o'clock a. large number sat down to a substantial tea in the hall. At the conclusion of the tea the conference 8 gain assembled in larger numbers and proceeded to dis- cuss further the topics previously before them, after which the two following resolutions were agreed upon—" That this tent, feeling the import- ance of juvenile tents as a source of real strength to the order, resolves to invite members of the tents in the district to confer as to the practibility of forming a juvenile order," and" That this tent, being aware that a female tent had been instituted, but from want of officers had failed to continue, resolve to take the necessary steps for its resuscita- tion." At half-past seven a public meeting was held, which was well attended. Mr W. Lester presided. After a temperance ode had been sung, the Chairman remarked that he was very happy to take the chair from the faet, among other things, that he should have very little to do, and that the circumstances under which they were met were a sufficient explanation of their presence there that evening. Letters of apology for unavoidable absence were received by the secretary from Mr Hughes, Mr Davies, and Mr Francis. Mr Henry Worrall (secretary) was then called upon to read the report, which showed that the sick and contingent funds added together made a total of £ 310 Os 7d, which had been divided as follows £ 195 7s 2d in savings bank, .£90 out on mortgage, Y,21 13s 5d in treasurer's hands, and £ 3 in the hands of the sick pay steward. The above is an abstract of the balance sheet for the year ending December 29th, 1877. The report went on to say that no death had occurred during the year, whilst the total weeks of sickness have been comparatively small, considering the numbers and the arduous and risky duties many of them have to perform. The total number of members sick during the year was 15, the total period of sickness being 37 weeks. The secretary, in closing the report said he felt con- vinced that the only way to make the tent prosper- ous was by personal effort; and observed that there was in connection with this tent a juvenile tent, which consisted of 21 members. None of them had received sick pay, and there had been only cue death during the last twelve years, and the present amount in the bank was now .£48 8s. The Chair- man then called upon Mr C. Hodson, of Manchester, deputation from the Board of Directors, to address the meeting on Rechabitism, its principles and its history," during which he spoke of its origin in 1835 and his own connection with it to the present time, shewing the advantages of being connected with the order, and stating that it had~now 35,000 members and funds amounting to £ 150,000. During the address the following selections of music were given, and from the applause which greeted the performers at the conclusion of their several pieces, thoroughly appreciated: 0 rest in the Lord" and .< Fading away," Miss Jones; "Our mission," Mr F. Samuels; "Angels ever bright and fair," Miss 11 9 Lewis; "Tiue British hearts," Mr James Davies; Song of hope" and a chorus out of the Traitors' Chorus," by the Hill-street choir. Votes of thanks were given to Mr Hodson, the chairman, and those ladies and gentlemen who had so kindly assisted in the entertainment, which being responded to, the proceedings closed with the National Anthem. THE DENBIGHSHIRE HUSSARS YEOMANRY CAVALRY.—A regimental order, issued from head- quarters, notifies that the London Gazette announces that Lieut. Edward Hugh Robert Cropton, late of the 5th Lancers, has been appointed second Lieut. (aupernumery) of the Denbighshire Hu.sars. He is attached to the C" or Captain Mousley's troop. CHIMNEY N UISAKCES. West Ward" writes to us: "Much ado has been made about Mr Peter NN alker's new chimney as likely to be a nuisance. Let me invite the Nuisance Inspector to a little chimney overlooking the brook in Bridge-street, at the back of a provision dealer's shop. It rises about a foot higher than one's head, and emits smoke sufficient to suffocate passers by." THE FIRE BRIGADE CONCEP.T.-We would again remind our music admiring readers that next Wednesday is the 20th instant, and that on the evening of that day the grand concert in aid of the fire brigade, takes place. Particulars appear in our advertising columns. Mr G. R. Bavlev. of Oswe<?trv will act as accompanist. As the tickets are being secured rapidly, we would advise all who have not obtained theirs, to do so at once. ST. DAVID S Diy.-The day on which the patron saint of Wales is commemorated falls on Friday week, the 1st of March. In Wrexham, as in most other Welsh towns, feasts will take place as usual. At Mr Lovatt's. of the Old Swan, the Mayor is the president, and at the Feathers (Mr Manley's), Dr Richard Williams. The hosts on these occasions do the thing in the good old style, and as a consequence we feel certain that all true Welshmen will endeaveur to celebrate with con- viviality the memory of their patron saint. STREET IMPROVEMENTS.—A correspondent writes to us The footpaths in Chester-road have this week been repaired, or rather completely covered with the contents of ashpits, consisting principally of dust, dirt, decayed vegetable matter, old pots, &c. If this extravagance" is the result of the wordy debates in the Council, the less we complain of dirty footpaths the better. Chester-road footpath seems to speak as if the Council had, in their wisdom, said, < that which is filthy we will make more filthy still. FOOTBALL APPEAL.—It will be remembered by the members of the various football clubs in and around Wrexham, that on the 2nd inst. a. cup tie was played off between the Druid and the White Star clubs. The game was decided at Newtown in favour of the White Star club, but the Druids appealed. Accordingly, a committee composed of seventeen members of various clubs met at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, Ruabon, on Thursday even- ing last. Those who sat included gentlemen from, the Wrexham, Civil Service, Druids, Newtown, Oswestry, Llangollen, Foresters, Rhosllanerchrugog and Ruabon clubs. Arguments pro. and con. were ably given by the contesting parties. The plaintiffs alleged that once the ball was deliberately held, and also a run was made, which is not allowed by the Association Code of Rules, though this can be done under the Rugby regulations. After a patient and long consideration, the committee came to the conclusion that the match should be declared null and void, and that it be playedl again on the Satur- day week ensuing, at Oswestry. At the same meet- ing, also, the draw for the fourth tie took place. The Wrexham club have "n bye," and the Bangor club have to meet either the Druids or the White Star- whichever should happen to win. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting of this board was held on Thursday. Captain l-Triilith. Boe-cawen in the chair, and Mr A. W. Edwards in the vice-chair. There were also present—Messrs Ellis Woolrich, W. Jones, Richard Jones, It. O. Burton, W. Roberts, J. Beale, and J. Roberts. It appeared from the master's book that the number of inmates now in the house was 274, corresponding weeklastyear, 277;last week, 275. Vagrants relieved since last board meeting, 61; imbeciles, 43. Children in the schools—boys, 22; girls, 29; receiving industrial trainiug-boys, eigiit; eleven.—The Clerk (Mr J. Oswalt Bury) ivud a. letter from the Local Government Board, in reply to one from Dr Charles Roberts, of Ruaton, public vaccinator, asking that his son, Mr Lawton Roberts-, might be allowed to act as his deputy, desiring to be furnished with particulars as Lo hia qualifica- tions. The clerk remarked that the Local Govern- ment Board only contemplated that Mr Lawton Roberts would act occasionally, but he (the clerk) thought Dr Roberts intended his son to do the duty permanently. The clerk was instructed to write to Dr Roberts for the required qualifications. There was no other public business before the board. THE DISTRESS IN JSOTTTH IVALES.-Oil Friday evening week, the tich iust., a miscellaneous concert was given in the lemperance liall by the members and friends of the I.O.G. 1". and the temperance cause, in aid of the distressed population in oouth Wales. There was a large audience, number- ing between two hundred and three hundred persons. The Vicar (the Rev David I-iu;ve occupied the chair. aud in opening the proceedings remarked that he, tsloue who belonged to toouiti Wales, and lived there a long titre, felt for those in need there. He also remarked that the famine was caused principally by circumstances which could not have been averted by those who suffered, though they might not have had to go through so much if they had been a little more provident. The following progra.mme was gone through Song Why rouse the British Lion" Mr W. A. Holland liecnation. The Natural Bridge of N'ir,; Juckinan ■••• MlaS Evaus (of Alold) Antliem 'Hear me when I call" Ziou Chapel Choir Song 'I'lic Spotless Dove" Mr Joan l'arry Vocul duet. The Uipsey Cdutess Nii,s iiJvans ami ilr [J. D vies Orgatune solo J. F E(lidbul.„ »<>"? &>»>e wore a wreath of Roses"Miss S. A. Jones Comic Sketch, entitled, All a Hoax, or the b'und [Messrs Glover. Holland, and StamWd Serena.do. fcvery twinkling Star" .Ziou Chapel Choir Sui;g The Old Cottage Clock" Miss M. Lewis Ino. Away we go"Masters Lewi-, Madaock-, and Davies Soiig 0 lair dove, 0 fond dove" Miss s. A. Jones iiecitation "Mary, Queen of Scots Ila.,ter Joseph Ellis Soug True British Hearts" ilr James Davies Organine solo Mr J. F. JSdfebury Soug Miss Kvaus Song. Let me like a Soldier fall Nlr J. B Sinclair Soug Maggie's Secret" Miss C. J. Parry National Anthem. Mr Charles Bayley was announced to sing, but was prevented through indisposition. Alr J. F. Edisbury's organine solos were much appreciated, and the trio Away we go, was encored, as was the song by Mr J. B. Sinclair, Let me like a boidier fail. ilr Charles Thomas presided at the piano, and, as he usually does, gave ample satisfaction. A vote of thanks, proposed by Mr Ralph, and seconded by Mr Glover, Drought a very pleasant evening to a. close.

BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. "IONDA-T.-Before the Mayor (Aldermau OweD), T. C. Jones, E. Tench, E. Williams, and C. Hughes, Esqrs. DRUNKENNESS. James Brannan, a labourer, of Pentrefelin was charged with being drunk and disorderly, on Sun- day, the 3rd inst. .P.C. Windsor, who was unwell, said that on Sunday, the 3rd inst., he saw the defendant drunk near the bridge at Pentrefelin. He was most dis- orderly and abusive. When witness went to his house defendant was most insulting. It appeared that the defendant had been con- victed before for being on licensed premises during illegal hours, in 1872, when he was fined 5s and 8s costB. This he now stoutly denied, sayino- he had never been dragged up before. Notwith- standing, he was fined 5s and 7s costs. ATTACKING THE POLICE. James Mack, a man who had every appearance of being a tramp, was charged with lighting in Yorke-street on the 1st of February. P.O. Williams said that on that date there was a row in the above street, and while he was engaged in quelling it defendant struck and kicked him. Mr Riley, fish dealer in the market place, corro- borated P.C. Williams' statement, and added that if it had not been daylight the last witness's life would have been in considerable peril. The crowd was very great, and about twenty, half drunk, were pushing against the constable. He thought Mack could not help the pushing. ° Mr Hughes said that such scenes as these were most sham eful-cowardly P.C. Williams said that this defendant en- deavoured to release a man in custody at the time. Mr Riley: This officer used great discretion-he is a brave and manly constable. The Clerk said the defendant was liable to a fine of £ 20, or imprisonment for six calendar months' hard labour. The Mayor: You will go to prison for a month without the option of a fine. THE LATE RADICAL MEETING: ASSAULTING A DOOR-KEEPER. James Trainer, a baker, of Brook-street, was charged with assaulting John Barratt, of Meifod- terrace, on the 1st inst. in front of the Public Hall when the late Radical meeting took place. John Barratt, a man who was engaged to take tickets at the Public Hall on Friday evening, the 1st inst., said that the defendant was in the habit of disturbing meetings. He presented himself at the door, was refused admission, and on that he (defendant) put his arms round witness and struck him. The Mayor: This was a public meeting ? Witness: No, sir; it was "a meeting of the Liberals of the borough of Wrexham." The Clerk: Could I have got in if I had come ? Witness: I don't know—well, yea. A Voice: I was refused.

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