Wrexham Guardian

THE EASTERN OUTLOOK. Lord Derby has not yet received the official Treaty of Peace. His lordship states that it is not unlikely he may receive it to-morrow. In this event the terms of the much delayed and precious document will be printed in the daily papers on Monday morning; till then the country is con- demned to a still longer period of anxiety and sus- pense. Those who remember the shifts by which Prince Gortschakoff delayed week after week en- lightening England as to the- main features of the treaty, until even patient Lord Derby became im- patient, and the fleet was a second time sent into the Dardanelles, will be apt to suspect further Muscovite procrastination. They will discover evidence of the same tortuous game of secrecy and delay, which is being pursued even yet, for some reason known only to the innermost Cabinet of the Czar. They may perhaps think that it will need an order to disembark troops at Gallipoli before an end is put to the period of uncertainty which no suggestion of plain dealing will account for, and they may not be wholly in the wrong. It took an envoy fourteen days to give the Grand Duke Nicholas preliminary instruction?, which might have been flashed from St. Petersburg in as many minutes it is now taking rather more than a fortnight after the ratification to disclose the text of an instrument that might without difficulty have been placed at the service of every newspaper correspondent in the Russian capital tho day after the final signatures were exchanged. Pending the solution of this difficulty, statesmanship, as well as gossip, must necessarily be wide of the mark in accounting for all the reasons of the delay. One undoubted reason for Russian dilatoriness is found in the demand of this country to have the full terms of the so-called Preliminary Treaty of Peace laid before the Berlin Congress. It is a reasonable request, and is not now made for the first time. All that England insists upon is that Russia shall acknowledge the right of the Great Powers of Europe to revise, to alter and to amend any part of the treaty whatsoever. So far back as the 15th of January, when the negociations between Russia and Turkey began, Lord Augustus Loftua presented a memorandum to Prince Gorts- obakoff, in which, to avoid possible misconception, the British Government distinctly declared their opinion that any treaty concluded between the Governments of Russia and the Porte affecting the treaties of 1856 and 1871 must be a European treaty, and would not be valid without the assent of the Powers who were parties to those treaties. The principle laid down in the memorandum is perfectly clear and reasonable, and the British demand for the production of the whole treaty is based upon it. What England, and Europe con- tends for, is the right of the Powers who were parties to the treaties of 1856 and 1871 to have a voice j in any re-arrangement of the provisions of those treaties. This right Russia disputes, or perhaps we ought to speak in the past tense and say, has disputed, since there are signs of her wavering. Her answer practically is that she has torn lip the treaties at the point of the sword, and that ebe is therefore entitled to do as she likes without consulting anybody else. Everything that she admits is that the other Powers have a right to protect their own interests, and in making this admission the other Powers have to thank her for nothing. There is further justification for the British demand made upon Russia, and from which the Government show no present intention of depart- ing. The unofficial Terms of Peace make it tolerably evident that twenty-seven out of the twenty-nine articles in the Treaty contra- vene the existing law of Europe, and affect the interests of individual states other than Turkey. Russia does not wish the Congress to discuss the war indemnity, for that enables her, Turkey being hopelessly insolvent, to retain her grip on the throat of the Porte. Then she does not desire her occupation of Armenia as an equivalent for part of the indemnity to be mentioned, nor the retrocession ofesarabia to be spoken of, since the canvassing of the latter question is likely to provoke irritation in other quarters besides Roumania, which is to be despoiled of her territory. It need hardly be said that even if no great question of principle were in- volved in the dispute, Europe could not allow such matters as a vast exchange of territory in Asia Minor, and an unprincipled appropriation of terri- tory in Europe to take place in violation of exist- ing treaties without her sanction. It may be quite possible, so far as Asia is concerned, that the Russians are able to show some reasonable cause for their demands, and may thu3, to acertain ex- tent, disarm opposition. But it is at the same time perfectly clear that Russia has broken the public peace under pretexts which are hollow. She has taken the law into her own hands, lynched her antagonist, seized his property, and with it, pro- perty heretofore jointly held and defended by Europe. In these circumstances no considerations of threats or chicanery ought to prove sufficient to drive England from the position she has taken up r with regard to the Congress and the Treaty. I The main question is—will the Conference meet, and what are the questions which it will be per- f mitted to settle? There are good grounds for be- lieving that the Berlin meeting will take place, and that Russia has given way by reason of the firm attitude of England on points on which she was previously defiant. She will concede the right of the Congress to discuss the treaty, but reserves to herself the farther right of declining to be bound by the decisions of the majority. This she affirms with an air of plausibility is merely claiming for herself the rights which England has persistently maintained on her own part. Of course the two cases are widely divergent, regarded from the standpoint of what is called international law. But unfortunately that standpoint is scarcely con- sidered, or, if it is, it is only considered to be set aside. If there were an international law in the proper sense of the word, and if the Congress were a Court with full powers to administer that law, and thoroughly determine to administer it fairlv, it would be worth while to insist upon the difference between England and Russia—the difference be- tween a judge and a robber at the bar. As it is, Russia will, it dtems, enter the Congress as a pleader for the repeal of certain existing public laws, the other Powers as members to adjudi- cate upon the claim. Russia will not be bound by the opinion of the majority, but will protest and withdraw if any article in her treaty arrange- ments with Turkey is modified in a manner of which; she does not approve. She is at present procrastinating in order to gain time to strengthen her hold upon the provinces she has wrested from the Sultan day by day and hour by hour her armaments are pushed on. England, too, is arming the Continental states are arming. The plenipotentiaries of the Powers go into the Congress to agree upon nothing, and when they come out they expect that they will have settled the Eastern Question, finally and for ever, and that they will have secured a lasting European peace. All this is unlikely to happen, and it will scarcely be a matter for surprise if the Congress should eventuate in a gigantic war instead of a durable peace. Should this happen, and should Russia be despoiled of some of her ill-gotten gains, she alone will be to blame in her refusal to bend to European will.

BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. SATURDAY.—Before T. C. Jones, Esq. THE COUNTY COUUT BAILIFF CAUUHT. Samuel Francis, lately a bailiff in the employ of the Wrexham County Court, was brought up in custody, having beeu apprehended at Oswestry, charged by Mr Glascodme with feloniously em- bezzling the sums of 2 15S, 9S 3d, and 9s, in all £:3 13s 3d, received by him on account of his employers. Mr Giascodine said that the prisoner had em- bezzled these moneys, which he (witness) had had to pay. He had never been seen since the em- bezzlement. The prisoner was ordered to appear before the judge, but as he failed, and thus the case was brought to the magistrates. Prisioner said that the amount he had had was only £3 12s Id. The case was remanded till Monday. MONDAY.—Before the Mayor (Alderman J. C. Owen), T. C. Jones, Tecch, Er-q., W. Overton, Esq., A. Wilson Edwards, Esq., and Edward Williams, Esq. THE BAILIFF'S CASE. Samuel Francis was again brought up in custody, charged with embezzling certain sums of money, in all amounting to £3 13s 3d, the property of the Wrexham County Court. Mr Ashton Bradley prosecuted, this being his first case. In opening the case he said that a was the duty of the prisoner to take out warrants of execution. On the 3rd January he took out some, for which he had never accounted. They were—one for.£2 15s, one for 9s, and one for Ds 3d. These should have been accounted for to Mr Glascodine the same night or early the next day. The matter was brought before ':he judge, who ordered the prisoner to appear to show cause why he should not be committed for contempt of couit, but as he did not do so, his Henor ordered that he should be taken before the magistrates, considering that the case was too serious to be dealt with otherwise. Mr Giascodine did not take these proceedings in a vindictive spirit, but as a matter of necessity. Mr Glascodine was theu called, and said prisoner was the assistant high bailiff of the Wrexham County Court. It was his duty to execute warrants. On the 3rd January last he was sent out to execute warrants against Robert Evans, Cefn Mawr; Thoe. Jones, of Cefn Bychan; and Richard Morris, of Cefu Mawr. Moneys received iu this manner it was the prisoner's duty to pay over the same or on the next day. He paid no money in either of the above cases. By the Bench: He never accounted for any money received after the date on which he is charged. The amounts had been paid to him, and he i-eceipted for them on the back of the papers (produced). His wife brought bacii the papers. Prisoner, on being asked in the usual way if he wished to put any questions, said he did not. Catherine Jones, wife of Thomas Jones, Cefn Bychan, was then called, and said her husband was defendant in a case at the Wrexham County Court some time ago. Joseph Davies was the plaintiff. A warrant of execution was issued against her goods. She sent the money to Wrexham by a. Mrø Horton. It. was here decided that this was not evidence, and consequently witness retired from the box. Mory Evans said she. was the wife of Robert Evans, of Cefn Mawr. Her husband was defendant in a case at the County Court, in which Thomas Lloyd was plaintiff. There was a warrant of exe- cution issued against her goods, and it was levied early in January last. Witness was in when prisoner called at the house to execute, and she paid the amount to him in money, taking the receipt produced in return. Mrs Jane Morris said she was also a defendant in a case at the Wrexham County Court, in which Samuel Evans was plaintiff, and when the warrant was levied she paid 9s 3d to the prisoner, for which he gave the receipt produced. In answer to the usual formal question, prisoner elected to be summarily dealt wish, and pleaded guilty. Mr Ashton Bradley, in addressing the bench, said he had now a few words to say on behalf of the prisoner. He had to ask their worships to be as lenient as they possibly could to the prisoner. He had a wife and family of six children, and if a heavy sentence were passed upon him the real sufferers would be .them and not him. Mr Giascodine said he had been in his employ some nine or ten months, and was a very good man except when he got drunk, and then he was more like a madman than anything else. He was recom- mended to the situation by Mr Ollerhead, and re- ceived 25s per week.* He (Mr Glascodine) did not think prisoner would have ever done as he had done if he had not been intemperate. The Mayor, after expatiating on the blackness of the crime, said if the prosecutors had liked to be harsh they could have made out three separate charges, and he (prisoner) would be liable to six months imprisonment for each. He would, however, now be sentenced to three calendar moatus' hard labour

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NOTES OF THE WEEK Mr Watkin Williams, M P., has this week been in a state of perturbation. The hon. member has only just discovered that the English fleet is in the Seaof Marmora; that it is there contrary to the wishes of the Porte, and that the Treaties of 1856 and 1871 proscribe its presence at Constantinople. This knowledge has, of course, been given to the nation a month ago, but probably the member for the D3nbigh Boroughs has been subject to political somnambulism during this time. On becoming conscious he has awakened to a lively activity in the House of Commons and has not been contented to once question the Chancellor of the Exchequer, but so alarmed is he that he has repeated his queries and threatens to do so again. The House was probably as indignant as Sir Stafford Northcote, who remarked on the first occasion that the Government considered that they were perfectly justified in retaining the fleet where it is. But Mr Williams was not satisfied with an answer which is thoroughly understood by the merest tyro among his constituents. He accordingly addressed himself again on Thursday evening to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to exhibit his lack of wisdom and know- ledge of facts. He asked what British ships were in the Sea of Marmora, and whether after the rati- fication of the treaty it was intended to keep them there. After Lord Elcho had interjected a remark that" the cause of peace and our interests are not likely to be promoted by such questions," Sir Stafford Northcote administered to Mr Williams a rebuke that seems to have been so caustic as to excite the hon. member to further action. Sir Stafford declared that ife was most undesirable that unnecessary questions" should be put to the Government, as they were both inconvenient and embarrassing. He had, however, no difficulty in enlightening the hon. member on some points. the knowledge how the fleet got into the Sea. of Marmora was long known, and its repetition only tended to show Mr Williams' incapacity to grapple with the Eastern Question. The facts had been stated in the House on February 14, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer said he could not understand why the question was repeated. As to the time when the ships are to be ordered away, Sir Stafford said he saw no reason against the deten- tion of them in theSeaof Marmora, neither was there any advantage to be gained by questions of this kind being put, and unless there was some special reason, he thought hon. members should abstain from putting them. The snubbing from the leader of the House was severe, but it was fully merited. No good purpose could have been served bv these questions except it were to snatch at "an incau- tious word, or a request not to put a question," which might be interpreted to the advantage of the Liberals. At all events, the constituents of the Denbigh Boroughs cannot feel otherwise than dis- gusted with the err-atic conduct of their member. Mr Ellis Eyton, M.P., has, at the outset, declined to entertain the formal H notice to quit," so freely handed to him by his Liberal friends, and so the I Flintshire electors will have to continue to repose themselves with their present representative. Mr Eyton seems to have lost none of-his decision of character in the matter, though affliction may have aged him he is determined not to give way, though "The People's William" may want the i seat. On the first announcement that he was to be asked to make way for the right hon. member for Greenwiah he immediately telegraphed that the thought was the remotest in his mind, and so the Radicals are once more disappointed. The honour of handing over the seat to the once great states- man is no bait to Mr Peter Ellis Eyton, and it would appear that he intends to "stick." at least; so long as he can. Perhaps he may reason within his mind that a seat which cost him so much labour and expense, should not be handed over to an unpopular statesman and discarded ex-Premier. However, Mr Eytcm has got the seat, and means to keep it. Perhaps its wise of him to come to this determination, for his pleasurable position ca.n only exist until there is a dissolution and then—but we will not anticipate and wound the hon. member's feelings. Once more Rhyl is to be tested on the School Board question. The town has already undergone the ordeal, and wisely declined to form a board, but there is still a restless though small element in the town hankering for the authority. Archdeacon Morgan has so far thwarted it by providing the necessary accommodation, but now the managers of the British School step forward and declare their inability to provide means wherewith to conduct it. Archdeacon Morgan boldly advances forward with a proposition that will meet the difficulty. He has proposed to the managers of the National School that they should enlarge it to secure that accommo- dation which will be wanted on the closing of the British Schools. It is estimated that this can be done for about and to show his anxiety and earnestness that the children of the town should not be turned over to a system of Godless education, the Archdeacon is willing to contribute .£100 towards the amount, or one-tenth of any amount required. We are glad to learn that the committee agree in the proposal, and are fully prepared to carry it iato effect. No doubt the residents and others will gladly contribute to prevent the neces- sity for forming a School Board-the most ex- pensive, yet not the most efficacious, mode of edu- cating the masses. A Parliamentary return has been issued, giving the population of the various constituencies in the United Kingdom, in the year of 1871, the number of electors in 1868 and 1877, and some other interesting particulars. For the whole of England and Wales the population in 1871 was 22,712,112, whilst the number of electors was 2,377,822, com- pared with 1,991,180 in 1868. The population of Scotland was 3,352,469 the number of electors in 1868 was 239,856, and 303,983 in 1877. For Ireland the population was 5,412,377 in 1871, the number of electors in 1868 was 222,454, and 227,872 in 1877. These figures give a grand total for the United Kingdom of a population, of 1871, of 31,476 958; number of electors in 1868, 2,453,490 and in 1877, 2,909 677. It would be interesting to note the effect of an extension of the franchise as regards the number of members allotted for each division of the Kingdom, and their tranference under the electoral district system. At present England and Wales has a member for every 4,907 electors, Scotland one for 15,066, and Ireland one for 2,212. Calculating on the population the representations is at the following number for each member:— England and Wales, 46,446; Scotland, 55,874; Ireland, 52,547. During the present year the bye-elections have been rather numerous considering that but one quarter of it has passed. In the first month there were four Liberal seats vacant, at Greenock, Leith, Perth, and Marlborough. Though it was neter anticipated that the Conservatives would win, they gave battle in three of them. The chances of the Liberal candidates were undoubtedly improved by the dissensions in the Cabinet then prevailing, and the first impression the Vote of Credit gave to the impulses of the voters. Public opinion had not had time to realise the necessity for the six millions asked for by the Government. Later on their policy was better understood and appreciated, and perhaps it' would be safe to say that in the present month no candidate would have succeeded had he pledged himself to oppose the vote. But the scare for the nonce helped the Liberals and they retained the four seats. Following thes e vacancies were six represented by Conservatives— Oxfordshire, Canterbury, and York, but in each the Conservative candidates were returned unopposed. Hereford, Perthshire, and Cirencester fell vacant, and there were contests, but in each constituency the Conservatives were successful. After ten lections in the year the state of parties is the lame. Six Conservative and four Liberal candidates han been returned, and neither side has eithcr gaintd or lost a seat. Political agitation, though carried to an extreme, has not improved the con- dition of the Liberal Party, nor added one to their voting power in the House of Commons; but, on the other hand, has'at last succeeded in arousing a strong opposition throughout the country. Since the general election there have been 113 vacancies, and 65 Conservatives have been returned and 4g Liberals. The mortality among the Conservatives has caused double the number of vacancies on the Government side of the House, the numbers being 26 to 13. The House of Commons as at present constituted, is made up of 346 Conservatives, 247 Liberals, and 58 Home Rulers, giving a majority to the Conservatives of 41 over Liberals and Home Rulers together.

iloral NelUS. STEAM FOR THE TR^MWATS.—We understaud that the tramways company have invited tenders for steam enginas to work the line between Wrex ham and the Rhos. THE STAGE CARTS.—The appearance of the streets on Thursday was somewhat remarkable on account I of the absence of stage carts, veiy tew being seen in Hope-street especially. Whether the decision of the town council has produced this change, or whether, as was suggested at the public meeting on Wednesday evening, they have gone to some other p!a,c«, we are not able to say. Time will show. THE FAIR.—The attendance on Thursday was very meagre, the cause of which must be attributed to Mold fair happening on the same day. Neither did the stock offered amount to anything like the usual quantity. The prices realised were somewhat higher than at the preceding fair. Store pigs, 30s to 48* each; fat pigs, 9s to 9s 6d per score/and suckling pigs from 15s to 23s each. Cows and calves, jE18 to .£22. Calves sold well at prices varying from 378 to GO". The number of sheep was especially small. Some Welsh wethers, sold by Baugh, Jones, and Co., were bought at 29s fid to 54s each. Six very fine Wynnstay bulls were sold by Mr Lloyd at prices ranging from £2315s to £30103. Dydd Llun Pawb" will be observed on the 4th of next month. Indications of the pastimes indulged in during the fair are already visible, in the shape ef shooting galleries, swing boats, and merrv-fro- rounds. K THE QUEEN'S DRAWING ROOM.—Her Majesty the Queen held a drawing room at Buckingham. Palace on Wednesday afternoon, which was attended by their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Louise, the Marquis of Lorne, Princess Beatrice, the Duke of Cambridge, Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, and Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar. The Queen wore a dress and train of black velvet and satin, trimmed with embroidered tulle and fringe and a long white tulle veil, sur- mounted by a coronet of diamonds. Her Majesty also wore a necklace, brooch, and earringsof diamonds, the riband and star of the Order of the Garter, the Victoria and Albert, the Crown of India, and the Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Family Orders. Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales wore a dress of poncdau de Perse tulle over poult de soic, draped with embossed satin knots of pointe dalengon, with centre of single stone diamonds, train and corsage to correspond; headdress, a tiara of diamonds, feathers and veil; ornaments, pearls and diamonds orders, Victoria. and Albert, the Crown of India, and the Danish Family Order. Her Royal Highness Prin- cess Beatrice wore a dress of cream satin trimmed 1 with fringe, and a train of cream brocade satin; headdress, feathers, veil and diamond stars; ornaments, necklace, brooch, and earrings of emeralds and pearls; orders, Victoria and Albert, the Crown of India, and and Gotha Family Order. Among the presentations were the 1 Hon. Emily Ormsby Gore, by Lady Harlech; the] Hon. Lady Leighton, by the Duchess of West- < minster. The following attended the drawing room 1 The Duchess of Westminster, Ladv Louisa Egerton, i Lady Harlech, and the Hon. Mrs W. E. Gladstone, 1 FIFTH (GWERSYLLT) DENBIGH HIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS.—The first weekly drill is ordered for Tuesday next, the 26th inst., at 6.30 p.m., at Gwersyllt Schoolyard, when all members of the corps are requested to be present. CONFESSION IN THE CHURCH.—Amongst the members of Parliament who are stated by the Rock to have signed the memorial to the Queen against auricular confession in the Church, the only one ia North Wales is Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Birt., M.P. MR HARRISS'S VOCAL CLASS.—The first meeting of this class took place on Monday at the Town Hall. The lesson lasted an hour and a half, and was well attended. Mr Harriss intends to give the remainder of the lessons at his residence in Erddig- road, and thus make it more of a private class, which will be an advantage to the members. NEW ORGAN AT NANTYCLWYDD.—Mr Harriss is carrying out designs for a new organ for Colonel Leyland, of Nantyclwydd. The organ is to be placed in the minstrel gallery. Out of a number of specifications sent in that of Messrs Whiteley, of Chester, was Selected. The organ is to be ready in May, when we hope to give our readers a description of it. Colonel Leyland has placed the superintendence of the work in Mr H&riiss's hands. SUDDEN DEATH.—Another sudden death has occurred at Penybryn. Mrs Evans, who resides near the Oak Tree Tavern, was suddenly taken ill with apoplexy at about five o'clock on Monday night, and the fit was so aerican that Dr. Eyton- Jones was sent for. He did all that medical science could suggest, but she died shortly after midnight. Mrs Evans was well known and highly thought of in the neighbourhood, and, strange to say, she has not only not been subject to fits. but has not had one previously to this which caused her death. Her husband died very suddenly some three years ago, in a similar manner. No in- quest was deemed necessary, as the doctor gave a certificate. SALE OF CHEVET HEY.-Tliis well-built, desirable residence, with ornamental grounds and walled garden, covering altogether a space of two acres and 24 perches, was offered for sale by auction at the Lion Hotel, Hope-street, ou Monday afternoon, by Messrs Baugh, Jones, and Co. Mr Douglas, of the firm of Messrs Birch, Cullimore, and Douglas, solicitors, Chestpr, appeared to represent the vendors, the mortgagees, and read the conditions; after which Mr Baugh remarked that the dyke round the property at the Rhosddu corner belonged to Mr Richard Jone3, though it was shown by a red line on the plan. The plans were divided into three lots-the house and grounds, and two pieces of land-but were offered in one only. There was a goodly number of gentlemen present, but the bid- diug was very dull, 'and it was some time before a start could be made. After some consideration, Mr Conran commenced at < £ 2,000, Mr John James advanced £100, Mr Wallis offered J22,200; Mr .John James, £ 2,300 ■ Mr Wallis, £ 2,400; and Mr John James, £ 2,500. Here it came to a standstill, and the property was declared bought in, Mr Baugh remarking that a rent of X130 had been offered, and the property was worth £ 5,000. THE NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK building?, which have been erected in Hope-street, and which are such an improvement to the thoroughfare, will be ready to enter upon on Wednesday week. The work was commenced about the first week in November, 1876, by Mr Richard Price, of the Coleham Building Yard, Shrewsbury. It is built of brick, but tbe front is of Minera stone, and the style is of no class, but one specially adapted to banks, and generally adopted by the North and South Wales Banking Company. There are four bedrooms one sitting room, a kitchen, the ordinary out-door offices, consulting room, and two strong rooms containing three of Chubb's patent safes each. These are built so as to be perfectly fire proof. The ceiling is arched with brick, and the floors of solid, thick stone. An inner gate is of thick bars, and the cuter one is similar to those of small safes, but weigh no less than 19cwt. The banking room is very spacious, well plastered, and corniced. The counters, drawers, &c., of the cashier's dominions are convenient, and they, like the ledger clerks' desks, partitioned off, are fitted np with solid mahogany polished. The flooring- is of Minton's tesselated paving stones, and the windows are provided with Burnett's thief-proof revolving shutters. The entrance is by two inner doors leading.from the main passage, the partitioning, like the other wood work, being of polished mahogany. There are eight windows all neatly ornamented in frost. Mr John Gibson, of 13, Great Queen-street, Westminster, is the architect, and Mr A. E. Williams, general superintendent of works, representing the Bank, and to them, the builder, and the men under them, all credit i. due for the neatness of execution and substantiality of erection. The building is worthy of a growing town like Wrexham and greater promptitude in banking affairs will doubtless be the result. ST. PATRICK'S ENTERTAINMENT.—On Monday evening, an entertainment took place at the Public Hall, in aid of the funds of the Catholic schools. Among those present were:—His Worship the Mayor (J. C. Owen, Esq.), John Beirne, Esq. (ex-Mayor), and party; John Lewis, Esq., and party; Captain Yorke, Lieut. Pugh, Lieut. Craw- ford (1st Denbighshire Volunteers), Capt. Thomas Bury, Lieut. J. Oswell Bury (5th Denbighshire Rifle Volunteers), &c. The hall was well filled, and the amusements consisted of music and the drama* The first part of the performance commenced with a glee, Polka Choius," which was sung in very good time by Mr Howard's glee party. This was followed by the patriotic song, The British Flag," given by Mr Wm. E. Humphreys, in the full dress of the Denbighshire Yeomanry, and was enthusias- tically applauded. Miss Kenny and Mr Lambert were very happy in their rendering of the duet, "Very Suspicious," the lady's illustration of a jealous wife being perfect. "Ripe Strtwberries," was fairly sung by the glee party. Miss Philips gave a recitation, The Outcast," in character and in a very impressive manner, and was called again before the audience. Next C lme the trio, Winds Gently Whisper," by Messrs. Howard, Palmer, and Price. Master Kendrick received an encore for his Irish song, Where the Grass Grows Green," in character, which would have been much improved had it been given with a little more spirit. "Carni- val," by the glee party, brought the musical part of the programme to a close. The second part of the entertainment was dramatic, the piece being The Peepshow Man," the principal personages represented were-Mr Goodwin Sands (Mr Lacey), au unscrupulous gentleman, whose only ambition was to make money, no matter by what means; Jack Trudgett, a sailor, who travelled the country with a peepshow, for the purpose of finding the daughter of his late captain, a brother of Mr Good- win Sands, who had made Jack the executor of his will, by which be left his daughter, Mary Mayland (Mrs Marie Hannen), the sum of £ 20,000; and Mark Merton (Mr Emery), a fast young gentleman, who twice receives chastisement from Jack for his impertinence to Mary Mayland, a poor dressmaker, who eventually turns out to be the heiress sought for, and gives her hand to Jack in marriage. The parts were well sustained, and elicited repeated ap- plause during the performance. Messrs. Jennings, Jones, and Wells were the instrumentalists during the evening. GOOD TEmPLART.-OrA, Monday evening an "open lodge was held at the Temperance Hall. This means an entertainment "-which was preceded by a tea in the lower rooms, to which a good many Pat down. The concert, for it may justly be called so. was given by the members of the Hope of Wrexhati-i Lodge," who made no charge for admission. The li-ill was filled. Mr Hardwicke, town missionary, occupied the chair, and in opening the proceedings remarked that they had a pleasant evening before them. Many were having what they might call a "jolly time," but on the morrow they in that room would not change heads with them. The following programme was then gone through :— Ode No. 2.Friends of Temperance Chairman's Address Trio "Kingdom coming" Ma.stera Lewi*, Davies, and Maddox Song "Just after the battle" Jarnes Jones Heading Treble X Mr R. P. Jones Song "The lost chord Miss S. A. Jones Duett Tis fairy music "Mis3 Lloydand Miss Jones Recitation Ratber warm Master Jos. Ellia Sorg "Robin Adair" Hiss S. A. Owen Reading An ex-Mayor a story Mr Boothey Duett Miss Lloyd and Mias Jones Sonl1; Death of Nelson Mr James Davies Heading "On Verbs" Mr W. A. Fraser Trio. The social glass "Masters Lewis, Davies, and Maddoeks Song Adieu to dear Cambria Miss S. A. Jones Son); Put down your name Mr David Dodd Recitation Mr ichael Loftus Heading Mr T. P. Taylor SOllg. The British Lion (by request).Mr Jamts DLtri" Ttie opening trio was quite a success, and the Juvenile Templar vocalists were re-called. After they had re-rendered the last stanza, the chairman complimented them, and said he hoped they would live long to sing and speak often in the temperance cause. Miss S. A. Owens' singing of Robin Adair" was sweet but Miss S. A. Jones carried off the laurels of the evening in her interpretation of the Lost chord for which she was loudly cheered. Mr James Davies was determinedly recalled for his rr British Lion," and BaRga parodyonthe story which says "Taffy was a wicked Welsher," in which he humorously introduced the names of several local celebrities. At the close the formal votes of thanks to all were given, and the national anthem termi- mted a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Mr Allmand ivas the pianist. PROLIFIC EWES.—A few days ago two ewes, be- longing to General fownsend.of Trevallyn, brought forth seven lambs. Mothers and offsprings are now doino well. ELECTION 07 GUARDIANS.—The list of nomina- lion of candidates closes on Tuesday next, aud on Thursday the names of the candidates will be published in the usual way. THE NUISANCE AT THE SHITHFIELD.—We are desired by Mr Higgins, Inspector of Nuisances, to state that, while thanking c, Observer" for the information his letter contained last week, he would be glad if persons noticing any nuisance in the borough would at once communicate with him, when steps would be immediately taken for its removal. SLLE AT "THE COURT.—On Tuesday, Mr Snape sold by auction the household furniture of the Rev James Dixon, who lately left the above residence to go to Berse Drelincourt. There was a good attend- ance of buyers. The valuable collection of rare old china realised high prices, there being spirited competition. The residence is taken by Mr J. M. Jones. LENTEN SERVICES.—The special services for Lent are well attended, and the congregations assembling at Sr. Mark's Church, on Friday evenings, to hear the Rev D. Howell's (Vicar) course of lectures on Backsliding," have been large ones. The rev. gentleman's addresses are very impressi-rc and heart searching, and much spiritual benefit must be obtained by those who hear them. DEATH OF Miss HATES.—As will be seen cto reference to our obituary column, Miss Hayes, of Gatewen, died on Tuesday. She had for many years, in conjunction with her sisters, taken an active interest in all church and educational affairs at Berse, and administered charity with a bounti- ful hand. Her loss will be much irissed by the inhabitants. The interment took place yesterday. CIVIL SERVICE CLUB.—A meeting of the meUl- bers of the above club was held at the Raglan Arms on Wednesday evening', the object being to elect the officers for the ensuing year as follows: — President, Lieut. Col. Jones, V.C.; vice-presidents, Messrs. W. Overton, R. W. J. Evans, Isaac Shone, and J.Edgar. The committee-men were—Messrs. J. Roberts, J. Burgess, J. Brown. T. B. Cross, and J. Crawford; treasurer, Mr Joseph Stephen secre- tary, Mr J. H. Jones; captain, Mr W. So tie, vice- captain, Mr II. E I wards. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY LOCAL EXAMINATIONS.— These examinations were held in the difierent centres throughout the country in December last, and a list of the successful competitors has lately been published. The young gentlemen attending the academy of Mr T. M. Chadwiclc, of Sandring- ham School, Alexandria-ro id, Southport, nave been very successful. Mr T. M. Chad wick is the son of Mr Chadwick, of the Eagle Foundry, Wrexham, and has got through no less than" eight of his pupils. Four from the same establishment under sixteen years of age also satisfied the examiners. but were not included in the class list. THE" ORIGINAL C.C.C.'s gave two entertain. menta in the Public Hall, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, to well-filled houses. They were sixteen minstrels in number, about half of whom were instrumentalists, and all were musicians of no mean order. The comic portion delighted the audiences, the brass band playing was received with loud applause, but the best selection of the evening was a chorus, The chiming bells of Montreal." The general tone of these entertain- ments was of an elevated character, and none of those low class jokes which are so distastei'ul to refined ears were noticeable. CARRIAGE ACCIDENT.-On Sunday afternoon, Mr Archibald Peel, Lady Georgiana Peel, and Miss Ellen, of Gerwyn, had a very narrow escape. They were returning home in their carriage from Wrex- ham about five o'clock, and when between this town and Marchwiel, the horse took fright and started at a fearful pace, the carriage wheels occasionally springing off the road to the height of one or two feet. On turning the corner at Cross Lanes Mr Peel was thrown but not seriously hurt. Abour forty yards further on the ladies were violently thrown to the ground. Miss Ellen was not badly hurt, and at once went to Lady Peel's assistance, when it was found her injuries were of a serious nature. Several villagers were soon on the spot, and showed their anxiety to render all the help in their power by carrying Lady Peel to a cottage, when it was found that although no bones were broken, severe injury had been done to one shoulder and the face. We are pleased to state that Lady Peel is gradually recovering from the shock. 1ST D.R.V—The second competition of the members of this corps, for the purpose of selecting representatives to attend at Llangollen and Wimbledon, took place on Saturday and Monday. The weather on Satarday was very favourable for shooting, but the highest scores were made on Monday, though a strong breeze was blowing from the left. Appended is the list of competitors and their scores at the different ranges :— '¡:j 3 h 0 ¡;j u. ':J 200 too 000 H 21, 1 Seiut. T. "WoodvillP 'J2 'd 22 7 ) 81 151 2 Corporal 11. Jones S) 38 24 Sti 64 15 i 3 L.-Corporal J. Edwards 23 21 21 68 70 U8 4 Serst. II. E. Palmer 25 24 13 GO 75 lt>~> I 5 Private F. Jouwa 22 25 20 67 62 129 6 Q.M.-Surgt. J. Loog 213 IG lb b7 70 127 7 Private G. Jewitt 24 18 14 5f, 68 1,14 8 Sorgt. Joseph Smith 21 14 27 62 60 122 9 Corpoz-al J. Roberts 24 22 11 17 65 122 10 Lif-,ut. T B. Williains 17 21 12 50 58 lt)S 11 Q M.-Sergt. J. Ollerliead 21 10 2^ 51 54 105 12 Pi-irate Jas Doherty 27 19 4 50 54 104 13 William Swana 19 21 13 53 47 100 14 „ E. Rowland 21 25 1.5 61 34 95 18 Sergt. T. Davies 18 li; 7 41 54 y.> | 10 „ C. Jouds 21 10 1C 53 88 01 SCHOOL BOA.RD.-All ordinary meeting of the Board was held on Tuesday, Mr Charles Hug-hes in the chair. There were also present Messrs Walter Jones, Thomas Bury, and J. Git tins.—The de- linquentb' list was first taken, and it was headed by an explanation by the relieving officer, with refer- ence to his line of conduct the previous week, which appeared in our last issue.—There were eleven cases laid before the Board, most of which were allowed the usual fortnight to prevent legal pro- ceedings.—The case of a man named John Evans, of No. 1, Crescent Buildings, was rather pitiable. He has two children, one 11 years of age, and are not under the regulations of the Education Act. His wife is at home perfectly helpless through a spinal disease. Evans himself is obliged to go out to earn a livlihood for them, and consequently must leave the eldest daughter to wait on her mother. The Education Act says, (the Chairman told him) that the child must be taught. Evans said he did not know what to do he did not spend his money in drink. After he had retired from the room, it was decided to adjourn the case for further con- sideration.—Cheques were drawn for the salaries of the Clerk and the officer, Mr Liuuop, and an account for registration was pai I to Mr J. O. Bury.—This was the whole of the business. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—A meeting of the board was held on Thursday in the boardroom at the Union, when Mr S. T. Baugh took the chair, and Mr A. Wilson Edwards the vice-chair. There were alsojpresent Messis J. H. Ffoulkes, H. Whalley, E. Rowlands, J. D. Beard, J. Burton, John Jones (solicitor), W. Roberts, R D. Jones, J. Beale, M. Hughes, R. Davies, Gomer Roberts, J. R. Bennion, J. Rogers, C. Thornicroft., C. W. Parsonage, W. Dieken, Edwin Edwards, W. Jones, and J. Lb Thomas.—The Master reported that Thomas Row- lands, the lunatic from the neighbourhood of Hope Mountain, and about whom there has been so much stir lately, escaped from the house on the previous Tuesday, but after a sharp chase by the police he was captured, and since he has been conveyed to the Asylum at Denbigh. He (the master) also reported that a man named Patrick Hegin, a Roman Catholic, went to church on Sunday morning and stayed out drinking till Wednesday. In answer to one of the guardians, Mr Ralph stated that the only course besides reporting him, was to take him before the magistrates for absconding with the parish's clothes The Vice-Chairman thought that would be the better policy. Mr Ralph facetiously remarked this happened because Sunday was "St. Patrick's dny," the namesake and patron saint of the delinquent, who had misbehaved similarly before. It was then unanimously decided not to allow Hagen out cf the house on Sunday any more. The following are the numbers in the house-This week 267, last week 280, corresponding week of last year 255; vagrants 59 men, 5 women, and one child. Imbeciles, 41. In the schools—24 boys and 34 girls. Receiving industrial training—8 boys and 12 girls. The following is a list of tenders accepted by the Finance Committee, and adopted by the board:— Undertakers—Mr m. Pierce, Wrexham, and Mr John Davies, Ruabon. Hosier—Mr Robert Lloyd, Wrexham, estimated supply, £ 12 19s. Tailor—Mr Robert Lloyd, Wrexham, do., .£28 19a. Potatoes— Y. Strachan, 7::¡ 6el per measure. Draper—Mr R. Lloyd, estimated amount, £ l39 10s 0 £ d. Stmw- Mr John Edwards. Gresford, X4 5s per ton. Iron- monger- Mr Hugh Jones, Wrexham, estimated amount, £17 17s 6d. Coal—Mr Arthur Phillips, Grove Park, house coal, 8s 3d per ton; screen slack, 6s 8d engine slack. 43 (id. Miller—Mr W. A. Wright, Puleston Mil!, best flour 40s per sack oatmeal, 33s; bran, Is; Indian meal, 16s 9d. Butcher-NLIt Thomas Price, Wrexham, sides of beef, 7d per lb; sides of mutton, Qid; beef suet, 3¡.d. Milkman—Mr Robert Thomas, Wrexham, butter lOd per lb fresh do., Is 2d; cheese, 6.1 eggs, lOd per doz. Shoemaker—Mr Jones, Wrex ham, men's shoes, lls 3d; women's, 7s 9d; boy's, 3s 9d to 7s; girls' 3s 6d to 5s 9d; infants under two years, 2s 3d. Grocer—Messrs Tim mis & Co., estimated amount, .£186 18 5d. II 1 COMPETITION IN LITERATURE:.—On Monday even- ing, there will be a competition in Penybryn Chapel, amongst those connected with the Sunday school of the above place of worship, on reciting, letter and essay writing, &c. BALL AT MARLEOROUOH HOUSE.—Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales gave a grand ball at Marlborough House on Thursday evening last. The following had the honour of receiving invitations :—The Duke and Duchess of Westminster, Lord and Lady Alfred Paget, the Right Hon. Evelyn Paget and Miss Paget, General Lord George Paget and Lady George Paget, Right Hon. W. E and Mrs Gladstone and Miss Gladstone, Mr and Lady Elizabeth Biddulph, Mr and Mrs Cornwallis West, &e. A LARGE CLAY MILL.—Mr Chadwick, of the Eagle Foundry, has just constructed a complete ten-feet clay mill for the Quinta Colliery Company, the largest and heaviest machine of the kind in the district. It has cast iron sides, with driving pulleys five feet in diameter. It is also equipped with self-emptying gear in the centre. The two rollers weigh 35 cwt. each, are six feet in diameter, and 16 feet on the surface. Altogether, the machine weighs about 15 tons. Those who have viewed it declare it to be exceedingly well finished, and reflecting great credit to the proprietor of the fouodry. New STREET.—A special meeting of the members of the Town Council will take place on Tuesday next, for the purpose of taking into consideration the ochemes of Mr Saone and Mr Alderman Lloyd for the construction of a new street across the "Orchard field." As will be seen by reference to our report, a deputation of stage cart proprietors and drivers will be in attendance to prevail, if possible, upon the Corporation to provide a con- venient stage cart standing place. Councillor Ricard Jones, we understand, will move a proposi- tion to the effect that the Council rescind the resolution it arrived at, at a previous meeting, with reference to this question, and suggest that the carts be allowed to stand on one side of the street at a certain distance from each other, provided that they turn round and drive off on the other side. He will further suggest that an officer be selected to regulate the traffic. DEATH OF "PASTOR" GORDON.—The death is announced of Mr J. H. Gordon, the well-known lecturer for the Liberation Society, who has visited Wales on several occasions. The event was quite unexpected. It seems he had gone out to America in the City of New York steamer in the hope of recruiting his health by a tour, but he died on board the vessel on Sunday week—the day before it reached its destination. Mr Gordon was the eldest son of Mr John Gordon, formerly a teacher in Carlisle. He was formerly a compositor in one of the newspaper offices of Carlisle, and for a time performed the duties of junior reporter for the Carlisle Examiner. Subsequently, he developed a talent, for public speaking, and as Pastor Gordon" he made some stir a few years ago as a Securalist aud afterwards as a Baptist lecturer. Latterly he was engaged as a lecturer for the Liberation Society, in which capacity he had many fierce public dis- cussions with advocates of the other side of the question. PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.—It may be remembered that a short time back a letter ap- peared in our columns, calling attention to the fact that in and around Wrexham a deal of cruelty to animals is practised. Some four or five months ago, a man living in Wrexham had a horse brutally chased till it broke one of its legs, and Inspector James Grover, of the Birkenhead Branch of the R.S.P.C.A., inquired into the case. No evidence could be procured, but Mr Grover has, since then, brought to justice several, and no less than ten convictions have been obtained. The claims cf the Royal Society have been felt by Miss White, of Giadwyn, and she took up the cause by guarantee- ing £30 annually, provided Mr Grover paid an official visit to the town once a fortnight. Up to the present about .£40 has been promised, but from £80 to .£100 per annum is the estimated amount necessary to procure the permanant services of an officer. Exertions are about to be made to raise this amount, and we would, consequently, urge the matter upon the benevolence of all. Miss White will be glad to receive and acknowledge any dona- tions in our columns, as also will Mr J. Oswell Bury, who is acting as her treasurer.