Wrexham Guardian

WREXHAM GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. A meeting of this committee was held on Wednesday, under the chairmanship of Alderman Smith, when there were present*. Alderman Lloyd and Councillors Bradley, Baugh, Bury, Samuels, R. Jones, Walter Jones, and J. M. Jones. NUISANCE INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Mr Higgins, inspector of nuisances, reported as follows:— Sir,—I beg to submit my report book, wherein are entered the several nolices served on owners and occupiers of premises for tho removal or abatement of nuisances, and the result in each case. I am glad to be able to state that the persons you instructed me to take proceedings against, at your last meet- ing, for not having complied with notices served upon them, have caused the necessary works to be done without taking stich proceedings. In April last I accompanied H. Airy, Esq., one of the medicalinspectors of the Local Government Board, in making aainspection of the town, and have since read his report to the Local Government Board, tegether with his recommendations thereon, and I beg mo.t respectfully to endorse such recommendations, which have been previously brought to your notice by mytelf or the borough surveyor in our i-everal reports. I beg to call your attention to a great .a.uÍ8ance arising from the chimney at Mr Aapinall's brewery in Mount-street. Several complaints have been made to me, and I have myself seen. early in the morning, the streets in the neighbourhood totally covered with black flakes from the same. I have ul o to submit a letter which I have received from the commanding officer from the 23rd Brigade Depot of an alleged nuisance caused by a brick kiln belonginz to Messrs Davies Brothers. I have visited the place, andfrom its situation, and from inquiries I have made, I have no doubt that at the early stalre of burning the bricks the smoke would be w dense as to prevent the men in the barracks from open- ing the windows on that side. Two fairs and one special auction have been held since my last report—on the 18th July, and the bt and 8th of August, when the following sums were received aDd paid over to the town clerk:—Prom auctioneers, XI 3s 4d received at entrance, ZI 88 9d; less paid collector, 10s leaving £ 3 18s 9d. Special auction, 8s Gd. from Mr Lloyd, and 14s 4d from gate, making a total of £ 1 2s. On the 8th August, received from auctions. X2 12s 2d. Received at entrance, £ 11 17s lOd, less 10s for collection, leaving £ 11 7s I' d. Trespass, 2s making a total of £ 14 2s. Alderman Lloyd also considered that the chimney l»e1onging to the Sun Brewery was too low. He proposed that the eommittfee should inspect the places mentioned in the report and this one, when they could see for themselves. The Chairman seconded the proposition, which was carried. STANSTY SEWAGE SCHEME. The Town Clerk read a letter from Mr Oswell Bury, clerk to the Rural Sanitary Authority, sug- gesiiug that some arrangement ought to be made at an early date to further the completion of this scheme. The Chairman said the question had been before the committee on so many occasions that he did not exactly know the position in which it at present stood. The Town Clerk remarked the first thing that was done after the proposal had been received was a conference, to meet a Mr Smith, a. Local Government Board Inspector, who suggested that they should meet the Rural Sanitary Authority and discuss the matter. The only difficulty was the requirement of Colonel Jones tha.t a portion of the surface water should be converted. If this was done, Colonel Jones would give his consent, and the matter coild be proceeded with. Mr R. Jones said he had received intimation that a meeting of the ratepayers of Stansty was to be held objecting to the converting of the surface water. The Town Clerk said Re had prepared some heads for an agreement between the several authorities concerned, which he offered to the ccmmittee as suggestions. After some discussion, the committee approved of them, with the exception of Mr Jones, who con- sidered that the plan to be adopted was in opposi- tion to the opinion of authorities on drianage matters. Alderman Lloyd proposed, aud Mr W. Jones seconded, a motion that a copy of the draft read by the town clerk be sent to the Rural Sanitary Authority, which was agreed to. NEW ROADS. A letter was read from Messrs Acton and Bury askingthe authority to take over Manleyand Smith- field-roads, and keep them in repair. It was arranged that the committee should inspect them. DR AIREY'S REPORT ON DIPHTHERIA. The following letter was read from the Local Government Board :— Sir,—I am directed by the Local Government Board to forward you for the consideration ot the Town Council the accompanying copies of the report made to the board by our inspector, Dr Airy, on diphtheria in parts of the Wrexham Registration District, and I am to request that when the said report has been considered by the 1 own Council, the board maybe informed of the steps which are proposed to be taken for car. ying into effect the recommendations on page ó of the report, Dr Airy's report to the Local Government Board was now read, having been received by the Town Clerk, which commenced by s tating that it was report to the board that there was an outbreak in this district, and it appeared that 12 deaths were registered from diphtheria in the fourth quarter of 1877. After giving an exhaustive geographical description of the situation of the Wrexham Union the report went on to say that the population of the Urban Sanitary Authority's district was 8,576, and that of the rural 40,261. The Wrexham district for the last eight years had shown a conspicuously high death-rate from diphtheria, and North Wales had suffered more than South Wales. Denbighshire had also suffered more than the other counties of North Wales. For Wrexham Union the average annual death-rate from diphtheria had been 1'97 per 10,000 living. With regard to the town of Wrexham, he did not know that there had been any case registered previously to 1877. The first case was that of a child named O'Brien, and a family of Kellys went visiting there and the result wa3 a second case. These children went to the Catholic School, and afterwards the children of three families were seized. He attributed the spreading of the disease in the distant parts of the town to the children going to school, and this he termed f. school congregation." Most of the cases had been attended to by the house surgeon of the Dispensary, who had tended nearly 100 cases in the first quarter of 1878. With the exception of one instance the children attacked averaged 13 years of age or thereabouts. Diphtheria broke out in the Workhouse Schools and attacked in all fourteen children. It proved fatal in three instances. Although diphtheria had not reached Wrexham previously to November, 1877, in villages not far distant there had been many cases. Brymbo, Gwersyllt, and Holt were the villages referred to more particularly. Two cases occurred at Isycoed, where drinking water was obtained from surface pools and drainage and excrement removal were very imperfect. Dr Davies informed him (Dr Airy) that in these clayey places he regarded diphtheria as an epidemic—there was a severe one in 1884. By the kindness of Captain Griffith- Boscawen he was enabled to give the rainfall for the last ten years, which averaged 29,268. With regard to the sanitary arrangements of the Urban District, the water from the Welsh hills supplied by a company was good, and was supplied pretty generally in the town, though there were some exceptions. There were several wells in the town, but the purity of these in the midst of human habitations, was, to say the least, doubtful. A brook known as the Gwenfro ran through the town, and, doubtless, at times this was resorted to. Although no drains now ran into it, and one time that was not so. Part of it was covered over, and he considered it would be well if the rest were covered also. The sewerage disposal was well carried out at Hafod-y-Weru Farm by Col. Jones, T.C. Although a few privies and cesspits still remained in the poorest parts of the village yet water closets were general. The cesspits were emptied by scavengers, and although the stuff at the depositing place did not prevent a nuisance it did not cause one appreciably, though it was within 100 yards from a public road. The slaughter-houses were well attended to, and pig keeping nuisances were abating. Provisions for isolating infectious cases was obtained at the Infirmary, but not more than seven patients could be accommodated. This was insufficient for a population of probably 9,000 or 10,000 persons. The Rural Sanitary Authority had not made special provisions for infectious cases, and in conclusion Dr Airy wished to acknow- ledge the courteous and ready assistance he received from all officers. He recommended that good water should be attached to unattached houses, the abatement and recurrence of privy and cesspits nuisances, the substitution of water closets for water privies, abatement of pig keeping nuisancer the covering, and prevention of drinking of the water from the Gwenfro, the stoppage of the pollu- tion of the said brook, that, the Sanitary Authority should use the powers vested in them by the Public Health Act, 1865, for isolating infectious cases, and, lastly, that that the Sanitary Authority should make such arrangements as would help to secure the medical officer obtaining full informa- tion of such cases, and especially that the surgeon at the Infirmary should do so. THE TOWN PROPERTY. Mr Alderman Lloyd said he continually heard persons remark that the right of way from Regent- street to the Second Purchase field, which was to be offered for sale did not in reality exist. He thought therefore that this ought to be decided, especially as it was to be offered for sale, as otherwise they could not expect to get any offers for it. He therefore proposed that a letter be sent to the Rev Canon Hilton informing him of their intention to enter upou it, and peg out where the light of way existed. Mr E. Jones was anxious to know what was the object in purchasing the ground, and it was pointed out that it was to open Hope-road to Watery-lane THE SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS. Mr BU1:Y said the Wrexham Market Hall Company in carrying out their scheme for the new buildings bad purchased some property in Henblas- street, and it would he thought be advisable if the town purchased a portion of the land in front of the Market Hall Company's property, thereby making a great improvement in the street at that part. A committee was appointed to wait upon the directors of the Market Hall company to see what could be done. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported that he had examined Bath- road with a view to the same being adopted by the Council. He found that the construction of the street had beed carried out in ac cordance with the plan and specification submitted to and approved by the Council. The question of the width of the road would have to be considered previous to any arrangements being made as to adoption. On the original survey of the land the street is shown as intended to have a uniform width of 26 feet. According to the actual measurement it varies from 21 feet 6 inches at one end to 26 feet 9 inches at the other. In consequence of the evident encroachments which have been made, there is no proper and sufficient footpaths along the road. He recommended that pre- vious to adoption an arraagetnen; be made with the owners to have a footway at least 3 feet wide along each side of the street. Alderman Lloyd thought it was hard upon the owners of the property to make them go to to this expense. Mr Bury said if it was not done in three years time the ground would become the owners property, and they would have to purchase the right. The chairman also pointed out that when the owners purchased the property, they knew there were certain restrictions which they would have to carry out, which they had failed to do so during the seventeen years. The recommendation in the report was agreed to THE BYE-LAWS. Several plans of new buildings were submitted for approval, and in the course of discussion upon them the opinion was expressed how often the bye- laws was evaded, which enacted that plans for buildings should be passed by the committee before proceeded with. After some discussion, Mr J. M. Jones proposed a resolution which was carried, giving the surveyor power to stop anyone building above the ground until the plans had been passed. DRAINAGE. A letter was read from Mr Owen Hughes, agent to Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., giving per- mission for a drain to be erected for to carry off the storm water in the Eagle's meadow, providing that the authority undertook to keep it in order, and for a nominal sum. This was agreed to.

COTTAGERS' GARDEN SHOW AT GLANLLYN. Lord Derby once claimed for the average Englishman an instinctive affection for the garden. We believe the claim is just, for go where you will in this country you are almost sure to see flowers even in crowded lodgings and dirty streets one may see a few flower pots outside the windows, and the same interest which puts plants in such placcs produces the pretty little village cottage garden show and the more ambitious horticultural exhi bitions of the towns. The cultivation of flowers has a refining effect upon human nature, for, as Lord Lytton says, in a delightful essay, there is in it the calm persistency and simplicity of Nature's operations in the system of sure and just compen- sation for the labours and the solicitude of human service, a aense of beneficence and trustworthiness, which, like mercy, is twice blessed. There are not many luxuries of the rich which can be cordially commended to the imitation of less wealthy mem- bers of the community but if there be one at all, it is flower growing, which year by year hue largely increased among all classes, and is one of the features of modern life which can be contemplated with satisfaction. The cultivation of vegetables, too, was never before made the subject of such care and attention. By means, in a great measure, of cottage garden shows the working man has been taught many valuable lessons> not the least of which is that a very small plot of ground may pro- duce a considerable amount of good wholesome food. Nearly every cluster of villages can now boast of having one of these cottage shows, which, encouraged as they are by the gentry and the middle classes, are not likely soon to decay in usefulness. Who has not visited a cottage horti- cultural exhibition and witnessed the proud exulta- tions of the rustic owner of gigantic vegetable productions which have taken a prize. The man who can grow good turnips and potatoes, and take prizes with them, must by so doing grow within himself a certain amount of self-respect, tending to keep him sober and respectable, so that alto- gether the good done by these shows can hardly be over-estimated. A very pretty little exhibition of this class was held on Thursday, at the shooting box of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, at Glanllyn, which in every respect was a complete success. Sir Watkin and Lady Williams Wynn and the visitors at the house were assiduous in their assistance; while of Sir Watkin himself it may truly be said he wasevery- where, seeing to the carrying out of the arrange- ments. Among the visitors were-Sir Watkin and Lady Williams Wynn and the Misses Wynn, Lord Combermere and Misses Combermere, Lord Methuen, Colonel Wynn Finch, Mr and Mrs O. S. Wynne (Plasnewydd), Hon. Mr Gore, Mrs Totten- ham, Mr and the Misses James (Fardem), Mr and Mrs Ellis, Rev. R. and Mrs Jones (Bala), Rev. W. and Mrs Williams (Aberglandey), Miss Smith, Miss Wood, Major Jones and Mrs Dean, Mr W. P. and Mrs Jones (Bodweinan), Mr and Mrs F. G. Jones (Ciltulgarth), Mr and Mrs J. Williams (Gwern- helin), Rev. W. Richards (Corwen), Rev. D. Ed- wards (Bala College), Rev. J. Jenkins (Wrexham), Mr and Mrs Williams (Maesychedyd), Colonel Evan Lloyd (Moelygarned), Miss Williams (Traifeuno), Miss Jones and Miss Williams (Maesyhedyd), Mr Royle, Mrs Anwyl. Mr Passingham, &c. The productions were from the parishes of Llan- uwchllyn and Liangower, and were exhibited in a spacious teut erected in a field near the house. Hitherto the productions have been exhibited on the lawn in front of the house, but this year Sir Watkin suggested that they should be in a tent in the field, the advisability of which was apparent to all. All the classes in the exhibition were well filled, and the show was in every way creditable to the cottagero of the neighbourhood. Most of the veget- ables, especially the potatoes, were very fine, and the season seems to have been favourable for their development. The parsnips and onions too were deserving of special mention, being in the opinion of competent judges, the best exhibited at shows this year in the neighbourhood. Turnips, however were rather coarse, while cabbage and lettuce were also indifferent specimens. Taken however as a whole, the show was an excellent one. The flori- cultural department was not so extensive as could be desired. There were some pretty selections of wild flowers, the one which deservedly took the first prize being particularly admired, and would indeed have borne very favourable comparison with Parisian bouquets. Among the window plants a beautiful coloured hydring-ia. was exhibited. There were only two specimens of honey, both of which were very good. With reference to the bpst kept garden, &c., we must direct attention to the report of Mr Middleton, published below. The judging was carried out by Mr Strachan, of Wrexham, the result of whose discrimination gave universal approval. The weather although cloudy and at times a little showery was favourable to the show, and all seemed thoroughly to enjoy themselves. Sir Watkin gave a dinner to the villagers during the afternoon, which was much appreciated. The band of the 1st D.R.V. was engaged and enlivened the proceedings by playing a selection of music. The following is the list of awards, money prizes for which were presented by Sir Watkin Williams Wynn:— PRIZE LIST. For the cleanest and best kept gardens—1, Edward Morris Old Goat; 2, E. Roberts, Pandy; 3, E. Roberts, Village; 4, David Davis, Tynycefw. For the best cultivated garden—1, John Davis, Penybont; 2, T. Roberts, Clutyperion 3, William Jones, Tynllidiart; 4, Edward Davies, Liangower. Cleanest and. best kept cottage (built previous to 1868)—1, Edward Davies, Liangower 2, David Hughes, Penybont; 3, Harriet Richards, Coedyllau 4, Philip Jones, Penrhiwdwrch. Best grown window plant-I, G. Rooerts, Fron; 2, 3, and 4, William Jones, Lan. Jtiest nosegay of cut flowers-1, Gwen Jones, Lan; 2, Catherine Punh, Pentrepoid. Best nosegay of wild tlowers-1, J. Rees; 2, R. Evans, Pentre. Round potatoes (12)-T. Roberts, Clutyperson; 2, R. Jones, Llangower; 3, T. D. Jones, Pensyivania; 4, T. Rees. Kidney potatoes (twelve)-l Edmund Jones, Clutyperson 2, T. Roberts, Flag Station; 3, Ed. Roberts, Pandy; 4, M. E. Davies, LlaHgower, Cabbage (four)-l, E. Jones, Flag Station; 2, M. Roberts, Llan; 3, E. J. Jones, Almshouse; 4, M. O. Hughes, Lodge. Beet (six)—I, J. Davies, Penybont; 2, D. Jones, Pensyi- vania 3, T. Roberts, Clutyperson. Parsnips (six)-l, D. Jones, Pensylvania; 2, R. Hughes, Lodge; 3, E. Davies, Liangower; 4, Thos. Roberts, Cluty- person. Carrots (six)—1, E. Davies, Liangower; 2, T. Roberts, Clutyperson; 3, E..Jones, Flag Station; 4, J. Davies, Peny- bont. Turnips (six)-I, E. Davies, Liangower; 2, J. Davies, Penybont; 3, A. Evans, Pentre; 4, R. Jones, Tynypant. Onions (six)-I, R. Hughes, Lodge, 2, D. Jones, Pensyl- vania; 3, J. Davies, Penybont; 4, G. Davies, Liangower. Peas in pod (half peck}—1, J. Davies, Penybont; 2, T. Roberts, Clutyperson. Beans in pod (best peck)-I, T. Lloyd, Glanweh; 2, J. Davies, Penybont; 3, R. Jones, Tynypant; 4, W. Edwards, Miniford. Kidney beans—1, J. Davies, Penybont, 2,M. Jones, Alms. houses. Lettuce (four)-I. J. Davies, Liangower; 2, R. Jones, Tyny. pant. Celery (four)-I, J. Davies, Penybont; 2, T. Roberts, Cluty- person. Leeks (six)-I. J. Davies, Penybont 2, T. Roberts, Cluty. person. Rhubarb—1, J. Davies, Penybont; 2, D. Hughes, Peny. bont. Best collection of garden herbs-I, J. Davies, Penybont; 2, E. Jones, Flag Station; 3, T. Roberts, Clutyperson; T. Lloyd, Glanweh. Collection of veg-etables-l, J. Davies, Penybont; 2, T. Roberts, Clutyperson, 3, G. Morris, Afonfechan; 4, R. Hughes, Lodge. Butter (dish of 3lbs. from one cow)-I, Ellen Davies, Farm House; 2, Ellen Evans, Cefn Rhos. Dish of honey—1, T. Roberts, Clutyperson; 2, G. Jones, Flag Station. Best cultivated Alms House garden—1, P. Jones; 2, M. Jones; 3, S. Morris; 4, M. Williams. j Prizes for the following were given by Lady Williams Wynn. Best sewn labourer's shirt-I. J. Ellis, Llangower; 2, E. Roberts, Pandre. Best darned piece of woman's or child clothing-E. Davies, Farm House. Best darned pair of labourer's stockings-Lowry Thomas, Afonfechan. EXTRA PRIZES. Best cultivated garden—1 to 3, Robert Hughes, Lodge t 4, Edward Morris, Afonfechan; 5, Edward Jones, Flair Station. Cleanest and best kept cottage-I, W. Jones, Lan; 2, R. Hughes, Lodge; 3, C. Hughes, Cefnfaer; highly com- mended, J. Pugh, Pandy; J. Gittens, Owen. Cleanest and best kept cottage, built previous to 1868-1, W. Jones, Tyddynllldiart; 2, E. Morris, Afoafechan highly commended, Edward Morris, Afonfechan, and' Margaret Jones, Alms House; commended, J. Davies, Pftnytont. Best sewn child's shirt-Ellen Davies, Farmhouse. Best knitted quilt-Ellen Jones, Bryncled. MR MIDDLETON'S REPORT. j In handing the report of my inspection of cottage gardens of Llanuchllyn and Liangower ft your ladyship and Sir Watkin, I beg to say that I found the first group as bracketed fully up to average merit, being full of excellent cultivated vegetables and deserving of the highest merit. Group second is slightly improved. Group three is as backward as it can be. All have thinned their crops much better this year, and have better taste and management. Some have excellent improvements in walks and gate- ways and trimming of hedges. One in this matter is specially worth mention in this report, viz., Win. Jones, Tynllidiart. Many of the cottagers have pad some attention *1 to the advice given in report of last year, but I am sorry to say the village gardens are not much im- proved. The uniformity of crops and their excellent cultivation is entirely due to the excellent collection or seeds given by your ladyship in the spring and they point out with pride the varieties grown from the ui. 1 have divided them into three groups. The first group of nine gardens scarcely require any advice in cultivation. The second group of six gardens require a little more attention to cleanli- ness, arrangemtat of crops, variety, dressing of fences, arrangement of paths, and a little better cultivation. The third group of eight gardens have only a few va-ieriea of vegetables, are untidy, and I can only at this time point them to the prize gardens for example. The first two gardens at the almshouse does them great credit. CONCERT. At six o'clock in the evening a concert was held in the tent, in aid of a fund for fixing iron railings round the Parish Churchyard. The tent was filled to overflowing, there being nearly 400 people present, and over .£25 was taken. The singing and playing was very good throughout, but some of the pieces were especially appreciated. Wemay mention "The Robin," sung by Miss Nesta Williams Wynn, which was deservedly encored; in the second part, Mr Roberts, the Schoolmaster; but the great attraction of the evening was Miss Williams Wynn's singing "Taffy was a Welshman," dressed in the national costume of sugar loaf hat, linsey petti- coat, &c., &c., and accompanied by a chorus of little Welsh women, similarly attired, namely, Miss Nesta Williams Wynn, Miss Williams, Gwernhefin, and four little girls from the neigh- bourhood, namely, Kate Thomas, Sarah Ann Roberts, Ellen Jones, and Jane Evans. The audience were fairly carried away, and of course it was rapturously encored, everyone rising and cheering. Mrs O. S. Wynne song Tantivy," with Sir Watkin himself, and the other gentlemen who were staying in the house, singing the chorus, was much admired. Altogether it was a most ex- cellent concert, and closed about 8.30 with God save the Queen," Mrs Williams, the Vicarage, playing the accompaniment, and- Mrs O. S. Wynue singing the solo, everyone standing. We append a programme:— PART I. Pianoforte duet.Mre Williams (the Vicarage) and Miss Smith Glee. "Y Gwlithyn") The Choir Song O rhowch i mi F wth" Miss C. Jones Glee. Sir Knight, Sir Knight" The Choir Song The Robin"Miss Nesta Williams Wynn Song Miss Evans Glee Yr Haf" Tho Choir Song "Holy Friar": Mr Jenkins Song. Hea wlad fynghadau" Miss Williams Wynn Quartette. Comrades in Arms" .Mr Roberts and Co. Song At Last" .Miss Smith PART II. Sons Mrs Evans Lloyd Song Miss Evans Song "Taffy was a Welshman"Miss Williams Wynn Glee. Let the hills resound"The Choir Song. Tantivy" Mrs O. S. Wynne Song Mr Roberts, the schoolmaster Song (accompanied by Violin). Col. aud Mrs Evans Lloyd Duet Mr Jenkins and Miss Smith Glee Canig y Clychau" The Choir Song The Clang of the Wooden Shoon"Mi38 Smith Song. That's where you make the mistake" F. Parmeter, Esq. Glee. "The Huntsman's Chorus" The Choir Finale-God Save the Queen.

HAWARDEN HORTICULTURAL SHOW. The annual exhibition of flowers fruit, and vegetables, in connection with the Hawarden Horti- cultural Society, was held on Thursday afternoon, in the grounds of Hawarden Castle, the residence of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, M.P. The society, of which Mr W. H. Gladstone, M.P., is president, has been established mainly for the en- couragement of cottage gardeuiug, and its district is limited to the parish of Hawarden. In the cottagers' class there were 394 entries-inclusive of 46 bouquets by girls and boys-as compared with 348 entries last year. The class was a very credit- able one, especially in vegetables and the simpler kinds of fruit. The following special prizes were awarded:— For the best kept and cropped garden, large size—1, Thomas Williams; 2, Abraham Price; 3, C. Black- burn. For the best kept and cropped garden, smaller size—1, J. E. Williams; 2, R. Adamson; 3, S. Holmes. For the neatest flower garden—1, A. Price; 2, Miss Piercy 3, C. Blackburn and E. Jones. For the best kept and cropped small allotment in the parish-I, Margaret Roberts; 2, Mr Bellis; 3, J. Grice and J. E. Williams. For the best kept cottage—1, A. Price; 2, Thomas Williams 3, C. Blackburn; special, Edward Jones. In the class open to amateurs who do not employ a regular gardener there were 79 entries, as compared with 68 last year. Some excellent fruit and vege- tables were shown, with some few good specimens of flowers. White kidney potatoes—1, Mr Miller 2, Mr Bellis; 3, Mr T. Bailey. White round potatoes—1, Mr Adamson; 2, Mr T. Bailey; 3, Mr G. Spencer. Peas—1, Mr G. Spencer; 2, Mr Miller; 3, Mr Bellis. Spring onions—1, Mr Miller; 2, Mr Adamson; 3, Mr Bellis. Carrots—1, Mr T. Bailey; 2, Mr Bellis. Cucumbers—1, Mr Miller 2, Mr Adamson. Collection of vegetables (six varieties)-I, Mr Miller; 2, Mr G. Spencer; 3, Mr T. Bailey. Three varieties—1, Mr G. Spencer; 2, Mr Bailey; 3, Mr Bellis. Potatoes (four varieties)-I, Mr Miller; 2, Mr Bellis. Celery—1, Mr Miller 2, Mr Bailey; 3, Mr Bellis. Fruit (four varieties)—Mr White, Fruit (two varieties)—Mr White. Dessert apples—1, Mr Wilcock; 2, Mr T, Bailey; 3, Mr Adamson, Kitchen apples—1, Mr Wilcock; 2, Mr Miller; 3, Mr Adamson. Window plants (two varieties)—1, Mr G. Spencer; 2, Mr licketts 3, Mr Miller. Six cut roses, distinct varieties—Mr T. Bailey. Three fuschias, distinct varieties—1, Mr Ricketts 2, Mr Adamson 3, Mr Wilcock. Sample of honey in comb—1, Mr Davison; 2, Mr G. Spencer 3, Mr Bailey. Sample of honey in comb taken from any stock hive- Mr Hughes. The best kept and cropped garden, large size—1, Mr T. Bailey; 2, Mr Miller; 3. Mr G. Spencer. In the class open to general competition there were 67 entries, as compared with 47 last year. The exhibits included some beautiful plants, ferns, and specimens of fruit. The following is the prize list Collection of Plants, arranged for effect in a space 3 feet square—1, Mrs Thomson 2, Miss Davison 3, the Rev. S. E. Gladstone. Basket or tray of fruit, six varieties—1, the Rev. S. E. Gladstone 2, Mrs Burnett. Grapes, two bunches, black and white—1, Mrs Burnett. Collection of vegetables, twelve varieties—1, Mr Johnson 2, Mrs Burnett; 3, Rev. S. E. Gladstone. Collection of potatoes, four varieties, twelve tubers of each—1, Mr Adamson; 2, Mr Thompson; 3, Mrs Burnett. Brace of cucumbers—1, Mr W. Johnson; 2, Mr Miller; 3, Mrs Burnett. Three sticks of celery—1, Mr Miller; 2, Mr Johnson; 3, the Rev. S. E. Gladstone. Twelve cut roses, distinct varieties—1, Mrs Burnett; 2, Mr Thompson. Six cut roses, distinct varieties—1, Rev. S. E. Glad- stone 2, Mrs Burnett; 3, Mr Thompson. Four fuschias, distinct.,varieties—1, Mrs Thompson; 2, Mrs Burnett. Bouquet for the hand (preference given to elegant arrangement, where the crowding of flowers is avoided) -1, Miss Thorn; 2, Rev. S. E. Gladstone; 3, Mrs Thompson. Table bouquet (similar condition)—1, Miss Thom 2, Mrs Burnett; 3, Mrs Thompson. Collection of ferns, six varieties—1, Rev. S. E. Glad- stone 2, Mrs Thompson; 3, Mrs Burnett. Collection of plant*, six varieties—1, Mr W. Johnson. China asters, six distinct colours, two blooms of each—1, Mr Bailey; 2, Mr W. Miller; 3, Mrs Thomp- son. Collection of stocks, six distinct colours, two blooms each-I, Mrs Burnett; 2, Mr Adamson ^5, Mrs Thomp- son. The entries in all classes numbered, in the aggregate, 548. as compared with 463 last year, or an increase of 85. The afternoon was fine and there was a large atteirdance. The Buckley and Hawarden bands played in the grounds. Mr Gladstone went through the show during the afternoon, and mixed freely with the visitors, the majority of whom were, of course, residents in the parish. Shortly before six o'clock. Mrs Gladstone distributed the prizes to the successful competitors in front of the show tent. Mr Gladstone was present during the distribution. After all the prizes had been handed to the recipients Mr W. Johnson, Broughton Hull, proposed a vote ofthanks to Mrs Gladstone for her kindness in disti- buting the prizes. He said that Mrs Gladstone and the family identified themselves with every good work. They were pleased to have in their jiidst that great and good man, whom history would pronounce the finpst statesman the world had ever produced he alluded to the ex-Premier (applause). Mr Thom, Hawarden, seconded the resolution, and expressed regret that there were sofew entries for the prizes for well kept gardens. Mr Gladstone, in reply, said he did not recollect any time when political opinions were more divided, or when those opinions touched greater or more serious matters than at present. England would, however, never be ruined, never even seriously damaged, except by the act of the people them- selves. If the Government of the country were ever carried on to the prejudice or to the damage of England those really responsible would be not merely the Ministry of the day, but the Legislature who gave their confidence to that Ministry, and, above all, the nation who chose those members. So it was of great importauco that the people should do their best to make themselves competent to dis- charge their public duties. The right hon. gentle- also referred to the question of skilled labour, and dwelt particularly upon the importance of hand labour, which he considered had been too much neglected of late years, and in reference to which there exists a great deficiency. Cottage gardening was another subject dealt with by Mr Gladstone.

PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT. The Parliamentary Session of 1878, an in- teresting and important if not a very-lucrative one, in the matter of law making terminated yesterday (Friday). Carrying out the principles of Con- servatism, interfering with questions only where it is required, some sound measures which will tend to the welfare of this country have received the Royal assent, notably the Intermediate Education (Ireland) Act, the Factories and Workshops Act, the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act, the High- ways Act, the Roads and Bridges (Scotland) Act, and the Bishoprics Act. All these questions, how- ever,siuk into inaignificance beside the momentous Eastern Question which our Government has done so much to decide upon a lasting and beneficial basis. If this alone was all that could be shown of the work of the Session, the G-overnment need not be ashamed as they have served the country right well. LONDON, Friday. Parliament was prorogued to-day. Some formal business was got through, and the following SPEECH FROM THE THRONE was read by the Lord Chancellor:— MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN, When in a critical condition of public affairs you assembled at the commencement of the year, I pointed out that in the interests of my Empire precautions might become necessary, for which I appealed to your liberality to provide. At the sa.me time I assured you that no efforts in the cause of peace should be wanting on my part. Your response contributed largely to a pacific solution of the difficulties which then existed as to the terms of agreement between Russia and the Porte, for as the existing treaties were, after an interval of discussion, submitted to a congress of the Powers, and their councils have resulted in a peace, which, I am thankful to believe, is satisfac- tory and likely to be durable. The Ottoman Empire has not emerged from a disastrous war without a severe lOIS, but the arrangements which have been made, while favourable to the subjects of the Porte, have sscured to her,a position of independence which can be upheld against aggression. I have concluded a defeasive convention with the Sultan, which has been laid before you. It gives, as regards bis Asiatic Empire, more distinct expression to the engagements which, in prin- ciple, together with other Powers, were accepted in 1856, but of which the form has not been found prac- tically effectual. The Sultan has, on the other hand, bound himself to adopt and carry into effect the mea- sures necessary for securing the good government of those provinces. In order to promote the objects of this agreement, I have undertaken the occupation and ad- ministration of the Island of Cyprus, in the aiding to bring about the settlement which has taken place, I have been assisted by the discipline and high spirit of my forces by sea and by land, by the alacrity with which my reserves responded to my call, by the patriotic offers of the military and by my people in the colonies and by the proud desire of my Indian army to be reckoned among the defenders of the British empire, a desire justified by the soldierly qualities of the force recently quartered at Malta. The spontaneous offers of troops made by many of the native govern- ments in India were very gratifying to me, and I re- cognise in them a fresh manifestation of feeling towards my crown and person, which has been displayed on many previous instances. My relations with all foreign powers continue to be friendly, although the condition of affairs in South Africa still affords some ground for anxiety, I have learnt with satisfaction from the reports of my civil and military officers that the more fericus disturbances which had arisen among the Hative population ia Cape Colony are now terminated. GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, I thank you for the liberal supplies which you have voted for the public service. Mr LORDS AND GENTLEMEN, The Act which has been passed for amending and greatly simplifying the law relating to factories and workshops will, I trust, still further secure the health and education of those who are employed in them. I have much pleasure in giving my assent to a measure relating to the contagious diseases of cattle, which by affording additional securities against the introduction and spread of those diseasep, will tend to encourage the freedom of live stock in ths country and to increase the supply of food to my people. You have amended the law as to highways in a manner which cannot but impwve their classification and management, and at the same time relieve inequalities in the burden of their maintenance. I trust that advantage will be taken of the means which you have provided for dividing the bishoprics in the more populous districts of the country and thus in- crease the efficiency of the Church. I anticipate the best results from the wise arrangement which you have made for the encouragement cf inter- mediate education in Ireland. The measure for attending- and consolidating the public health laws in that country is well calculated to promote tha important object at which it aims. The measure passed in regard to roads and bridges in Scotland, and for the abolition of tolls will greatly improve the management of highways in that part of the United Kingdom, while the Acts relating to education and to endowed schwls and hctpitals cannot fail to extend the benefit of education and improve the aiministration of charitable endowments in the country. In bidding you farewell I pray that the blessings of the Almighty God may rest on your recent labours, aud accompany yo. in the discharge of all your duties.

Sir A. B. Walker, ex-mayor of Liverpool, will contest Newark, in the Conservative interest, at the next vacancy. Madame Anderson, the female pedestrian, has completed her task of walking 1,000 miles in 6. 2 hours, at King's Lynn. The Board of Trade inquiry into the .abandon- ment and loss of the steamship Wallachia has resulted in the captain's certificate being returned to him. It ie stated that Mr Bond, keeper and Egerton libarian at the British Museum, will probably succeed to the post of principal libarian and secre- tary of that institution. The members of the Government had their annual ministerial fish dinner, at the Ship Hotel, Greenwich, on Wednesday. The Earl of Beacons- field and Sir S. Northcote were not of the party. Her Majesty's ship Lively, in going out of Cowes harbour, on Wednesday afternoon, ran foul of the Queen's steam-yacht Alberta, damaging her bows and carrying away a great portion of her bulwarks. In addressing a branch of the Church Union at Willenhall, Staffordshire, the Rev A. H. Mackono- chie, vicar of St. Alban's, London, referred with satisfaction to the recent judgment of the Lord Chief Justice. Not only had that decision pre- vented the particular suspension from being served, but it had also removed aJl previous suspensions, by ruling that they were completely without the province of the court which issued them. Mr Mackonochie added that the opinios he held at the beginning of the dispute had lately been confirmed, namely, that he had better not have anything to d* wife aaf a««rt».

CORN MARKET. LITEBPOOL, Friday. With a fair attendance a good business has been done in wheat at, in some cases, Id advance on white and fine red; Californian, 10s 3d to 10s 6d. Flour at extreme rates. Indian corn (new mixfd American) 23s 3d to 23s 6d per 480 lbs. Beans (Egyptian) 378 to 38s 6d. Peas (Canadian) 34s 6d.

It ha,s been arranged by the Foreign Office that Dr Sandford, Bishop of Gibraltar, shall have the episcopal superintendence of any congregations, churches, and clergy of the Church of England in Cyprus. In the case of M. Lambri against Truth, an inspector of gaming and other witnesses from the Continent spoke to the plaintiff's gambling habits, eventually the defen- dants were committed for trial. The jury enquiring into the death of Rhoda Jeffreys and Edward Austin, who were discovered shot at Hamp- stead, on Tuesday, found thejerimes were committed by Austin, whilst of unsound mind. The Sheffield Telegraph says that the honour con- ferred upon Mr Roebuck is the more remarkable since he has neuer held office under any Government; and it is enhanced in graciousness and distinction by the fact that it is the fulfilment of a wish spontaneously ex- pressed by Her Majesty to the Prime Minister before he left England for Berlin. Mr Roebuck's sturdy in- dependence and patriotism were lately reco mised by men of all political parties, who gave him the heartiest greeting at the recent city banquet. The mark of distinction now conferred by Her Majesty is alike in- dependent of party or private considerations, but marks a life-long public service in and out of Parliament It will be accepted by Mr Roebuck not only as a high and gracious compliment to himself, but as an honour alae to the borough which has so long and so often chosen him to be its special representative in Parliament A noteworthy death recently occurred in India. The oldest of the white elephants, aged one hundred and Sight years, died in its temple. Every one knows that [•this famous white elephant, before which a whole people bow the knee, is the emblem of the Kingdom of Siam. The deceased idol was accorded a magnificent funeral* A hundred Buddhist priests officiated at the ceremony" The three surviving white elphants, preceded by trumpets, and followed by an immense concourse of people, accompanied the funeral car to the bank of the Menam, where the king and his noble lords receive the mortal remains, which were transported to the opposite bank for burial. A procession of thirty vessels figured at that curious ceremony. All the floating houses ranged in double file on the Menam to the number of over sixty thousand, were adorned with fiars and symbolical attributes. ° NAVAl, REVIEW.—A magnificent spectacle was wit- nessed off Portsmouth on Tuesday, when the Particular Service Squadron was inspected bv her Majesty the Queen. The display equalled, if it" did not excel, those witnessed first in 1867, when thero was a naval review in honour of the late Sultan Abdul Aziz, and acain six years later, when the Shah of Persia was a spectator of a review of ironclads. Yesterday's proceedings were unforttmateiy shorn of much of their interest owing to bad weather, which prevented the carrying out of a series of evolutions that had been arranged. The squadron, winch consisted of '26 broadside vessels turrut ships, and gunboats, and two torpedo boats, manned by 6,691 officers and men, and carrying 219 funs, was drawn up in two lines, and received her lajesty in the Royal yacht with a Royal salute. Her Majesty having sailed slowly between the lines, the magnificent fleet steamed out to sea a short distance, and returned in the same order. Her Majesty caused to be signalled from the Royal yacht her pleasure at the result of the inspection and her regret at the un- avoidable postponement of the evolutions. Another salute was then fired from the broadsides, and a feu de joie by the maflnes on the monitors, and her Majesty returned to Cowes. In the evening the whole of the vessels in the squadron were illuminated with rockets and blue lights. The proceedings were witnessed by thousands of spectators from the shore, and from various craft that dotted the harbour.

aft b{nrtisenunt. WREXHAM DISTRICT TRAMWAYS COMPANY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Ordinary r;- S.eral of Shareholders ia the Wrexham District Tramways Company will be held in the Commr r's Ofiiee, Wrexham, on Monday, the 20th day of Auut. at Four o'clock in the afternoon, for the transaction of the general business of the Company. The Transfer Books will be eiosed. on and after this date. x- and will rticimn so U'icil after ths next Dated the istb day of August, 1S7S. al>= By order cf t.bc Directors, R. C. FEARNLEY, c

MINiNG & TRADE INTELLIGENCE. It is satisfactory to find that Pantymwyn (Mold) mine is bearing out the opinion of Mr J. L. M. Fraser, of Berse Cottage,, near Wrex- ham, in his report of October last, and with a more rapid development large quantities of ore will be raised. During the twelve months ending on the 30th June last 204 tons of lead ore have been raised, the value being os, the coats were < £ 1,342 Is 2c1, leaving a profit of .£1,889 3s 10d, or 58i per cent. on the total sales, the working cost being 4lt per cent. The discovery of silver lead ore, at the British Silver Lead Mines, near Festiniog, still continues, and is. of the same value as last reported. The mines will be developed as rapidly as possible. The directors intend closing the application for shares very soon, and no time should be lost in applying for them, as they are sure to command a high premium. The st pes in the ten-yard level, east and west, at Griffith's shaft, are worth five and ten tons of lead ore respectively. The twenty-yard level east has passed over 30jards of splendid ore, and the twenty- yard level west has been driven 70 yards on the lode; at two yards from the forebreast a fine run of ore two feet wide was discovered and going down- wards. The thirty-yard level east has been driven 24 yards at 19 yards a rise has been effected for ventilation, in which several,ton. of ore have been found, and six are driving to get under the large deposit of ore, gone down in the twenty-yard level above. It is anticipated that in 40 yards more driving north of the day level, a good lode will be intersected, and unworked for one mile and a half. The cross-cut from day level has been driven 23 yards south, and a joint has been cut with carbonate of lime and lead ore in it they are continuing the driving to intersect a lode, worked by a former company to the depth of 20 yards. The Modlyn" shaft is now sinking by four illn, below the adit or 100 yards level, and in about twelve yards the lode will be cut. A meeting of the Great Holway Load Mine shareholders wap held in London, on Wednesday, Sir Stephen Wuieott, K.C.M.G., in the chair. Gratifying reports were received as to the pro- gress made at the mine, and the chairman and several shareholders spoke of the valuable property they had secured, and the promising results already shown.

irtgst glarnaps, anh JUdjjs. » Announcements under this head must be accompanied by the name and address of the sender. Any additio* to the simple notice must be paid for at the rate ef one shilling for three lines. BIETHS. CARTWRIGHT-On the 14th ult., at 38, Penybryn, Wrex- ham, the wife of William Cartwright, of a daughter. JAMES-On the 12th inst., the wife of Richard Jamee Coleshill Colliery, Bagillt, of a daughter. JONES-On the 9th inst., at The Green, JjJanfyllin, the wife of David Jones, of a son. JONES—On the 6th init., the wife of Mr J. W. Jones, t, Market Place, Llangollen, of a son. KELLY—On the 1st inst., at Bryn Coch, Mold, the wife of Thomas T. Kelly, of a son. LEWIS-On the 1st nit., at 12, Derby Road, Wrexham, the wife of George Lewis, of a son. LLOYD—On the 12th instant, the wife of Edward Lloyd, jun., chemist, Abergele, of a ron. PEEL—On the 3rd inst., at The Gerwyn, near Wrexham, th Lady Georgiana Peel, of a daughter. PHILLIPS-On the 12th ult., at Cefn Park, Abenbury Fawr, the wife of Joseph Phillips, of a daughter. ROBERTS-On the 15th inst., at Tan-y-ffos, the wife of Mr John Roberts, butler at Ystrad Hall, of a son. WILLIAMS-MEYRICK-On the 8th inst., at The Her- mitage, Beaumaris, the wife of J. Williams-Meyrick, rector of Beaumaris, of a son. MARRIAGES. ANTENBRING-SEACOME-On the 13th inst., at the Parish Church, Wem, Shropshire, by the Rev. Harry Vane Russell, assisted by the Rev. Albert II. Seacome and the Rev. J. L. Spencer, the Rev. Atjthur Wichart Antnbring, of Much Wenlock, to Helma Grace, second daughter of the late Thomas Seacome, of The Bache, Chester. AITCHISON-BRAYNE-On the 15th inst., at Llanganhafal Church, Vale of Clwyd, by the Rev Hughes Jones, rector, John Henry Aitckisoa, clerk to Mr Watkin Williams, Q.C., M.P., to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Richard Brayne, formerly of Oswestry, Salop, EDW ARDS-BROOKE-Ou the 8th inst., at St. John's Church, Chester, by the Rev. E. J. Tyser, George Edwards, of Chester, to Mary Ann, daughter of John Brooke, Lower Norwood, London. KINSEY-PARRY-On the 12th inst., at Seiriol's Church, Holyhead, by the Rev. J. Lloyd Jones, M.A., curate, John Kinsey, to Dorothy Parry, both of Holyhead. PARKY-THOMAS-On the 6th instant, at the Parish Church, Llanrhyddlad, Anglesea, by the Rev D. Wdki. Davies, Hugh Parry to Anne, joungest daughter of Robert Thomas, Bont Newyod, Llanrhyddlad. POTTS-A DAMS-Oil the 28th May, at Taranki Carlyle, New Zealand, at the residence of the bride's brother, by the Rev. P. Fairelough, George Tisdale, eldest son of Henry Potts, Wangannie, to Rachel Jane, youngest daughter of the Rev. Edward Adams, Cileain, Flintshire. POWELL-EV ANS-On the 12th instant, at St. Thomas'* Church, Chester, by the Rev W. Harrison, vicar, Arthur Powell, Lealand-road, Chester, to Sally, sixth daughter of Mr Edward Evans, builder, Oswestry. STORR-HOEY-On the loth inst., at Holy Trinity, Twickenham, by the Rev. David Anderson, M.A., Walter William, second son of John Storr, of Belmont, Iwickem- ham, to Catherine Annie Georgina, second daughter of J. R. Hoey, Esq., of Hounslow, late of the Bengal Army DEATHS. ALPORD On the 7th intt., at Rhosnessney, Acton, Job Alioid, agud hi years. BEL ION On the 9th at Naut, Bershain, Alice, daughtei of Edward BcJton ^deceased^ aged 1.1 years. EDWARDS-Oil the 2nd inss., Mrs Anne Edwards, Dinorbea Arms, Bodfari, near Denbigh, aged 81. EDWARDS—On the 6th inbt., aged 2 years and 8 months, Mary, daughter of Mr John Edwards, Bachau Ucha, near Llangollen. JONES-On the 6th inst., at 219, Netherlield-road North. Liverpool, aged 17, Jane Anne, only daughter of EUM Jones, Jate of Garn, Dolbemnaen, Carnarvonshire. LAMB—Ou the 10th inst., at Well-street, Wrexham, Richard, sou Or lÚcharJ Lamb, a^ed 7 months. LLOYD On the 10th inst., aged Co, fcusannah, wife of Mr Joseph Lloyd, Osbactou, near Oswestry. MASON—On the 11th inst., Beatrice Maud Mary, aged 1 month, infant daughter of Mr Charles and Mrs Jane Mason. MATTHEWS—On the 14th inst., Catherine, aged 3 years; also, Maigaret, aged 1 year, tlie children 01 Mr Joim Matthews, painter, uagillc-strett, Holywell. HOBERTS-Oll the 14th inst., at Cymmo, Llantysilio, near Llangollen, aged years, Jane, daughter of Mr Robert Roberts. WILLIAMS—On the 13th inst., at Copperas, RuaboB, Amelia TV iiliams, wife of Edward Williams, aged 1 yearfl. WILLIAMSON—On the 9th inst., at Plas-yn-Moria, Holy- well, her brother's residence, Barbara Elizabeth, daugh- ter of the Jate William Williamson, Esq, Greenfield, hi. the county of Flint. WOOLLOTON—On the 11th inst., in the 88th year of her age, and having nearly completed the 60th year of her married life, Harriet Elizabeth, wife of Robert Charles Woolloton, Water-lane, Brixton, Surrey, and daughter cf the late Robert Roberts, of Bala.

Park and leading to Gyfelia. It took about an hour and a quar er before the rendezvous was reached. Previous to arrival it had been arranged that each child should be presented with a bun. Having arrived on the ground the band of the Denbigh and Merioneth Miiitia began playing, but almost simultaneously the rain commenced to descend, so that little dancing could be enjoyed by the elder ones present. There was some little intermission between the heavy showers, but racing, cricket, balls, and football could not be participated in. Luckily there were a number of very large trees, thickly leaved, in the field, and under them there was ample room for enjoyment in various ways. Shortly after arrival eating operations commenced. It was about a quarterto four when the bugle sounded for the first relay ot 500. The cups had been laid on the grouud and a table had been prepared for the seniors, but no sooner had the cake and bread and butter been handed round the first time than the first shower fell, wetting the children and their teachers. Although many of the latter were not prepared with water- proofs they stood to their tasks well, and saw that the youngsters enjoyed themselves as much as possible. Fifty teachers took tea whilst in charge of 500 children, and there were two bugle calls to assemble the children, and one for the seniors, who were more fortunate. They sat on some treea, which had been felled, and took what they wished in a thoroughly rustic manner. After the refreshing part was over the usual games were enjoyed till half-past seven, when Sergeant MoCaulay remar- tialled his young troops for home. Each child again received a bun. It was intended there should be some singing on the way home, but the wet-had damped the vocitlist ic ardour, and the bands were the only music. Many waited on the field some time before starting back, thinking- the rain would stop, but this was not to be, so that the small army in bright array" arrived home about half- past eight. The following is the secretary's list of the schools, as represented on this occasion :— Teachers. Adults. Scholars. Total. St. Mark's, Church 5 42 63 110 Ditto. Savings Bank 28 24 24G 298 St. Giles 28 0 235 203 Rhosddu 13 23 116 202 Felin Pulestoa 3 0 3Ci 39 Brynyffynnon boys' 6 0 37 43 .Ditto girls 9 0 63 72 Rbosuessuey 4 0 46 50 Bersliara 10 15 110 135 Hafod-y-bweli o 20 45 70 I' Welsh class 1 12 0 13 127 140 1,185 1,452