Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

DISTRICT NEWS. .r.rJ- -# ..r_r-r.r- OSWESTRY. PETTY SESSIONS.—FU;:>AY—Before P. Cartwright, anil E. W. Thomas, Ivqrs. Tho smrit licenses for tho borough were renewed. In referenda to tlio Boar Inn, the chairman said the word "canti-m" liad been endorsed, how* was that. Sergeant Ibmcan said iw ha 2 cautioned Lie landlord, Mr Edward H?hc.s, r.nl hn? Lc.n abased for ,>» p.o.is. The Ciui'-uun :I ii :'? Mr?'-c? lic,.n?c were ?.-n-  a license for I-ai-Iv lie f(?r sLo?l'l i?t sign a hceii? for '??h?:i???r——?.Hc.?. had been cn- tlor-ct Lcc?-? he M n s-Lt -1 be yokcc.  ?Ir ThcC'h?ri.?????..tLh..t t;. ob.->cnat;o:i of Mi n:u?.c.,?.?-?y impr-Very uui.ur, and s:l:uJ I be rcn?'n'?rc.ln?.?"-?.??- Mr Brown, '? the 0;?:, was d.-) ivpr:man<.cd .or p;r- mitiinu bad characters to congregate m his house ThJ\mly application was hy Mv Bull, on 1> of Mr Roberts, for a license to the >-cw Swan, Bcatnce- Strcct. The license was refused. Lvtl? Aln '.V??f?'i :n? C ?..?t?no .hue P,m;¡n were eoiiM.lahiV.iof, by P.C. I?oy.'l ?'r .n.??.tn'sc?n.t.tct in ?te'-ircct. T!t'-v'?'?-?-iT'??' ?? a?.m?tf-.?c'iof them a ?inc of ':? -?? rccor.?.1, In <1da.Jt, a m.?U. imprisonment. ?r.L.In. J<.n. Lnt-?r, 1'1, l ? ?tity?) a charge of -?"L I. j ,.11, 1 j iI'L3- t,) a c o' Ldwin Saunders was summon: -1 for having .K-en drunk, thc c.i]iq?;?"?L hJ?.?i'.C. Ij?.y?, who SM'I that defend- :1Í was fl';hth? with his hUjer :? lac time. The mnihcr attend' and m giving pro.u.>e to tiv to keep hei son sober, a due of 1. was lee >rded in default, a week's imprisonment. Goevgo Funner was fined 5s. for drunkenness. Samuel Phillip-5, for a like oh.-iiee, was lined 1;,1. Richard Thomas ftlll George Hughes were summoned, on tli2 information of P.O. Edwards, for fighting in Yi il- low-:Ó',d. nJhr'i, who ati-'nl ?,'?ncl the accusa- low-tnct. R?'fr?s,w1;o:iH'j- tion. nu?-cs did not a! .i s:d. r.?hcrnv.? fined y*. in default, seven ii:;pr;.soiH.i<:iit. Ilughos, who • had been the aggressor, was flue 1 303; in default, a j month's imprisonment. Gcorsc J/fiT'll'T, of Tc?i(.l':r ))ocrnonsc, was char" d with J1:tyil" oeer iiftor tiio statute ,:J J. i. hour, A finr of (j,1. wro impo:-ed. Ivm Farmer com- phincl t hilt Hill was her buck door. Sujx-iJntend<lit Gondii raid it re-jnired watehing. Mary Lawrcncc wa.s fmed <>1. ass-»«H:i»s H».nnah Dnirv, the- ppuj e a dispute nlrmt a Hat inn. Klehard Aleoclc, piwion. ly iv.iiauded oil suspicion of felony, was again ro:i:Mi h-d. The tenant of the house at Forden from which the articles were supposed to have been stolen had not rctnrnul home, the house having; been 101:1 befoi-f they went away, and had been found by ti e police broki-i: into. ADJOUltXED COUNCIL MEETlXG.—On Monday | last, the a-.ljonmed ;iioetii; of the Town Conned took place in tll" Council Ch.uabcr, present:—Alderman Slorr'si in 111 chair; Henry Davies, Esq., town clerk; Aldennm (.irtwi'i .;]:t and Rogers; Councillors D. L1, n. Owrn, J. Thoiuas, C. JTmsliall, C. G. Bil)"- Icy, >T. Salter, <<. 1111 "i;• h; and J. Plii'.iip: The object of the iijeetl^s was to receive the analysis of the water for the intended Wat.r Works, which had been forwarded to T)i-. t:f and the appointment of oflicers umu r the Local Board, and the salaries of the officers, ilc. THE CorxTY ASYI.T'M.—The subject of the increased: rent to be piid to the County A-ylnn, in consequence of ilc proposed enlargement of that Institution, was first brought on for couhi It-raiion, huvfr.jj been deferred from i a previous meeting. Tlie Torn ( jerk said that the pro- posed alteration luul received tho sanction of the Secre- tary of State, the Oomiaishiouers of Lunacy, and the passive consent of the Shrewsbury Town Couac'l. The Authorities of the county of Montgomery, who sub- scribed to the Asylum, had not yet given in their ad- hesion. The cost of lunatics was 12s per head. The rent at present paid by Oswestry towards the Asylum wt- 10s and the additional rent occasioned by the alterations and additions to the Asylum would raise it to £ io a year. There would also be :i little additional LO-L. ol on the capital ex- pended. After sr),.te on tho subject, Mr Alderman C.ivtwright mov: 1, and Mr D. Lloyd second: d it, thai the extra pro rata ehuru' for the enbo-^ii!^ of the .1 '1"- 1" a" t n ,'1 'I" (. county A-yl.r.a be agree.! to by the Counci l. The Ciiuir- :nn put it to the meeting, and it vas agreed to. THE VR.VTR.n Q-JUSTION.—Tin; Town Clerk said ho Lai received the analysis Dr. Muspratt, of Liver- pool, as to the snitahllhy of the water for Jo;ae.tic and locomotive purposes, which he real to the council. Its applicability to locomotive purposes appearing satisfac- tory, it Wils ldilljtdy settioil to proceed to the appoint- ment of te>r,u:e.rs for a survey. The- source from which the water is propo-ed to ta?:•.•»! is known as The Springs, near Cernybwch, about three miles from the town of Osivestly. THE PIIF.I./MIN-AIIV Sr::vsv or TifF "WATI K WO:S. —Tenders for the piviiiniaftrr survey of the wat■•••• works had been received from Messrs JVriaond and Son, Exeter; Messrs Pilkiiiuton and Co. nud Messrs fiotto and Beasley Messrs Dyiaoiid offering- to do it for fifi v guineas, and Messrs (sotto anl Beasley for £ 2-1. After some farther coiivers.ition on the subject, Mr E. W. Thomas moved, and Mr Thomas Rogers seconded, That the tender of Messrs Gotto and Beasl >y to make the preliminary -urvey and estimate of cost of works for f25 be accepted." Mr Cirrtwright moved that the tender of Messrs IV.-mr n.d, for guineas, be accepted. This was seconded by D. Lloyd. 1-ov Mr Cartwri flit's amend- aient, !Me?sr.«. P. Cartwriglit, D. Lloyd, (r. <)iven, and J. Phillips for the original motion, Messrs J. Thomas, C. Miushall, C. G. Eayley, E: W. Thomns, and T. Eogers. The tender of Messrs. (j'otto awl Beasley for the preliminary s-v_vcy for the "Water Works being earned. SV.AR.INS or ORRRENNS U.VFNN TTIE LOCAI, UOAUD. t. ¡.i .i ".&. j. t.. i\ .1.. 'j .t 1'. The Chairman lei/i tne report of the committee ap- pointed to confer with other towns as to the salaries paid to the v«ppoctivc officers under the provisions of the Local Board of TT^.dih Act. They had received answers from about tw ;:ty towns, and ):av!u? well aiis-?vers froin al)o-tt t, ;,y "Il"(l well of the clerk to t? bo.i? ho ?); that the two o?ic? of inspector of surveyor be a-nialppmiated, and that the salary bo £ 0 a yea- that the collectors' salary be-Id in the pound oa the amount of rates col- lected and that there Lc no ;;s!nvy paid fe? a trea- surer. Mr Alderman Oartwrighi nwv: d the adj-iion () £ the report, which was agree.! t Mr C?twn?ht s.?.d it. ?-? n?t nhs;)?ut.?v necessary Ulat the om,'c should be i.t'cd by the Town Ch.r? hut as he had done his duties hTaer:o "? w.JL there ?..? ro reason why he should. i:t be the person to fill it -is Mr Salter considered Mr Henry Davics ha d discliar«ecl his duties in a most sati.- factory manner. n Ir llilditc'i con-urrel in ise remarks, and was sure that they '-O'lLl m»'h:-v> a more c?lm?nt person for !,I)- ,1 0 the oiffce. Mr • 1 t Henry D'l\<I'C'"1, t'l' ',1"]' ¡" J O:, 'I. n "j1'1"" ,< £-)' Davies be the clerk to the 1 oard, at a salary of £ 50 a year. Mr Roger wish-d b !:■; v.v wh _>lher the committee had investigated Ihu salaries pai 1 in other towns, and was the present amount a fair average ? Mr Hildiich reid'el that the silaries paid In other towns ranged from upwards to as low as the average being about C;), the proposition, whieh was then put to the meeting and carried unani- mously. Mr Henry Davies, who had retired the d's- enssion, was then called ;11. and on the Chairman an- nouncing his appointment, he said lie begged to thlllk them for the honour they had done him, and in return he would endeavour to discharge his duties faithfuly and to the best of his ability. Mr Cartwright said h_- thought it must be obvious to everybody that it would be well to unite the two offices of Surveyor and Inspector of Xuisances, in one office. t,. -isailees, iii o,?iL, oT-iec. Mr Hilditeh thought a surveyor may not like to do j tlo the so-.nwhat unpleasant duties of Inspector of I Nuisances. I 1NIr Cartwright m;L1 professional men had to do it, and therefore it would be no great hardship for a sur- veyor. lie also said that the salaries were fixed at the minimum rate, and that if the duties were found to ex- ceed the remuneration, they conH be raised. After a little discussion, it was agreed to amalgamate the offices of surveyor and inspector. The next qnesFon w. t11;¡t of treasurer, for which office no salary was recommended. Mr Lloyd begged to move flist the monies in connec- tion with the Local Board he paid into the Old Bank, which was agreed to. The collector is to be allowed Id in the pound for the collection of the rates, wben the appointment takes place. RKPAIUS TO THE CorxciL CHAJIHEU AXD TO AW CLERK'S OFFICE.—The Town Clerk said nv.v that he had received the additional appointment, he should keep a clerk in the Town Clerk's office, and that as the busi- ness would be considesably increased the two rooms should be put in an efficient rel),iir. Power was then  ? Town Clerk to have his suggestions carried 'Ouf This terluiii: te(I the business. OThe next meet- pSetember. board ??" l)hcc ?' Monday, the 12th of I LTAXGEmviX. I COTTAGE GARDEN SHOW. On TnesJav the annual lfower show took place at Llangolwin. As our readers know, the lfower show, through the kind hospitality of Sir Watkin and Lady Wvnn, is made the occasion of what really must be cal- led a grand rural fete, wh-n hundreds of people assem- ble from all the surroandinff districts, and open house is kept at Llangedwin. On Tuesday, the weather being favourable, the gathering was as large as ever, and com- prised the following ladies and gentlemen :—Lady Anora Wvnn Mr an.l Mrs H. TJortie W. W, WYlJn and familv Mr Grenville W. W. Wviiii Lady Corbet Reynold Mr J. R. Or ushy Gore, M.P., and Mrs Gore Mr and Mrs R. J. Venables, Oakhurst; Capt. Do 1, Nant Iss:1. Mr and Mrs Saluslmrv Mainwaring, Otelev Park Mr and Mrs T. Savin Mi- anJ ".Irs Trevor Roper; Captain and Mrs WingJiold Mr anfl Mr., R. M. Bonnor Maurice Mr W. Jones, Pins Newydd, Rnabon; 3Ir T. Bury, Wrexham Mr J. A. Hughes, solicitor, Wrexham; Miss Humphreys, Wrexham Mr and Mrs Richards. T.vnygraig, anl family; Mr Roberts, Wrexham Mr Joseph Jones, Wrexham Miss Allen, Ruahon Mr Denman, etc. The gardens of Llangedwin, which are most tastefully laid out under the direction of Mr Cope, never looked more beautiful th in they did on Tuesday, and the nu- merous visitors evidently enjoyed themselves exceedingly in wandering ah ras the grounds, which were so kindly thrown open to the public. Tho courtesy of Sir Watkin and Lady Wynn, is proverbial, and nil tho visitors re- ceived a hearty welcome, and were right royally enter- tained at the mansion. The band of the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry was engaged for the occasion, and dancing was enjoyed on tlie avenue. At twelve o'clock Sir Watkin and Lady Wynn dis- tributed the prizes, which were very numerous. The show was very creditablc to the cottagers, and a notice- able feature was the competition for prizes given by Lady Wynn for sewing. The judges were, Mr Davies, Cati nhnrst; Mr Richards, Chester, and Mr Porter, Cross, Oswestry and of the cottage: 1\1155 E vai s, Glas- coed, and Miss Jones, Llansilin. A body of police, under the supervi.-ion of Superin- te ldent Bradshaw, of Wrexrain, were in attendance. EWLOE I f L.VT.IP .MEMTIXO.— ihe Prinlitive Methodists held their annual camp meeting at this place on Sunday last. The day was unfavourable, so much so, that they were compelled to hold the mectin j in the chapel. The ser- vices in the morning were conducted hy Mr R. Wilson, of Mold, Mr Wilcoek and Mr Balis addressed the meet- ing. Mr Wilcoek took for his text, What shaH it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul." Mr Balis preached from, -1 Clioogiiiq rather to suffer the afflictions of the people of God," &c. In the afternoon the meeting was addressed by 1Ir Wilson, of Mold, Mr Whittle, of Sanghall, and Mr Hallows, of Sealand. In the evening a love-feast was held. The meetings throughoni the day were well attended. UUYMBO EISTEDFODD. I This annual gathering of our local Welsh litterati was hold in the British Schools at Brymbo, on Monday last. It had been arranged to hold two meetings, a morning meeting to commence at one o'clock, and an evening meeting at six. The attendance at the morning meeting j was but small, as it usually is on such occasions. The chair was occupied by Mr Low, of Loft Wen, who was presented with the following address :— To W. Low, Esq., as president of the local section I of the Xati mal Eisteddfod held at Brymbo, Wrex- ) ham, Aug. Mib, 18/; i, Sir-It behoves me as secretary of this local section of the National Eisteldfod to welcome you as one of the presidents of the day. Your position and influence in this locality have, on several occasions, contributed to the success of great local movements, which has earned for yon the lasting esteem of all parties. Eisteddfodau have (lone ranch good for Wales. There arc hundreds now living who ascribe to this gathering the first stimu- lant to their future successe and acts. With sincere respects, I have the honour to be, yonr humble servant, THOMAS CHARLES." Mr Low replied, expressing the pleasure 110 felt in rendering what aid lie could on such occasions as those. The proceedings commenced with song and chorus— The land of my fathers," by Setli Roberts. Poetical addresses by Ponrliyn Fardd and lolo Tre- faldwyn. Competition in recitation—be-t, David Owen, prize 2 fid. Mv Low also gave 2s. G(1. to Miss Lucy Jones, Brymbo Cot-age, and MissS. A. Jones, Mount. Adjudication by MrJ. D. Joues, on the Duutts-best, Mr Humphreys, prize 7s. fid. Pennillion singing by Srth Roberts and Iolo Trefald- wsn. Choral competition by the Bryn Sion and Church choirs. Adjudication by Rev. J. Jones on the Lettors on the Post Oilice Savings' Bank," prize divided between John Philip Harris and Mr John Evans, master of the British Schools, Brymbo. Adjudication on "the Handwriting" by Messrs. W. Jones Evans and John Evans, prize 2s. Gd„ to Thomas Thomas. lolo Trefaldwyn's adjudication on the pornn to "The Evening" recommended that the prize be withheld, the composition being unworthy. The Minora Band of Hope only came forward to sing for a prize of 10s. offered by Mr W. II. Darby, and re- ceived the same. Choral competition. Glanmnr's adjudication on the stanzas Ir Dorth, best, Simmwnt Pychan, who did not appear. Fantasia on the Harp. Adjudication by the Rev. Owen Evans, on the essays on Sympathy" best, "William Jones, Biymbo, nrizeLl. Song by Lie w LI wyfo, accompanied by the harp. Pendllioll singing by Iolo Muldwyn and Mr Wm. Reynolds. Song by Mr Seth Roberts. EVEXIXG MEETIXO. In consequence of tlie absence of Mr W. H. Darby, owing to indisposition, Mr J. Jones, solicitor, Wrexham, was voted to tho chair, who said he felt considerable diffidence in undertaking so importiint a duty, especial- ly as he was to admit that he was unacquainted with the language in which their proceedings were so be conducted, still they must take his appearance there as a proof of liis admration for the old nationalities of Wales. He considered himself a Welshman. In fact he had been bred and horn a Wels hman and although he ili-l not know Welsh hinrelf, his father did and so did his mother, and he never eniil;l iiii(l,c;tan,l win-they had neglected to teaeli it their son. As lie said before, they musi take bis appearance there as a tribute of rcsprct to the traditions and ancient institutions of his native coun- try, aii;l oil the other hand the circumstance of their in- viting him to the chair showed that, while they were Rcohms to perpe tuate the> glorious institutions and litem- t ii-.st-Ilti'Ll-)Iis alil l.ln.; \11. LIH'l' (."Ullllli."Y, Cll:y 'Y2re gl:1U tv O:JtJ.lll tne co- operation of Englishmen (loud cheers.) The following address, prepared for presentation to Mr W. H. Darby, was then presented to his brother :— To William Henry Darby, Esq., Brvmbo, as president of a local section of the National Eisteddfod, held at Brymbo,\Viexham, 20th day of August, 1361.—Sir— It have the honour of standing here as chairman of the a c l iairill..Ill of tile committee of this local section of the National Eisteddfod and to welcome yon as one of the pi-events of this day. The lionatir. you occupv as an active and 7a "b-iman, together with yotvi" eminent charac- ter for courtesy m all your social connections, points you out as oit,, every way eminently adapted to preside .J J.. at this great local literary gathering. Your invaluable advocacy and indomitable energy in the cause of tem- perance, the subject of education, and other great social questions, have earned you the sincere and lasting res- pect of the Principality, and I may add, the admiration of future generations. The Eisteddfod is a great power for good. Wales now boasts of inCH eminent as minis- tcrs of religion, as literary men, and as persons of tried social merit we attribute to the Eisteddfod the first im- pulse for exertion. I have the honour to remain, your obedient servant, Jonx Ev.vxs." Song by Mr Setli Roberts. Poetical addresses by Clwydwyson. Penrhyu Fardd, Iolo Trefaldwyn, itc. Pennillion singing hy Mr William Roynolils and lolo Trefaldwyn. Mrs Darby's adjudication on the stockings. Prize 2s C)( 1 to IViiiifre(I Owens, 2s fid, to Winifred Owens, invested by Mrs Morgan. Mrs Darby's adjudication on The cottages in the neatest, most ortlerlv, and comfortable condition." Prize 10s, by Miss C. E. Darby, to William Wilcock, invested by Mrs E. A. Morgan. Mr C. E. Darby also gave a second prize of 5s to Robert Jones. Reading Music," by four persons. Prize 10s, to Seth Roberts, William Reynolds, Thos. Lewis, and John Moses, invested by Miss Morgan. lolo Trefaldwyn singing pennillion. Adjudications on the Nosegays of Wild Flowers. Prize by W. H. Darby, Esq., 5s, best Elijah Braine, ;n- vested by Mrs Kendrick. Lljw Llwyfo read some liues on Irein'decl pHyb fusnes' ei bun," sent in response to an offer of 5s p:ize, given by Mr W. Jones Evans. A prize of 2s Gd was given out in fhe first meeting for the best Stanza" to Gwilyn Gwynedd, who for the last six years has actively supported and promoted in every manner, the success of all efforts connected with Welsh literature. Eleven were sent in. The following wa the best Gwr a stor o raroi-ion-Tii ein plitli, O'n plaid fel llenorion— Yw Gwilym, twym ei galon, Ef yw twr'r Eisteddfotl hon." Penrhyn Fardd turned out to be the author, and read- the prize. Address by T. Irving White. Fantasia on the harp. Address by Llew Llwyfo.. Adjudication by the Rev. T. R. Lloyd (Estyn) on Can Serch best, John Williams, prize, 5s invested by Miss E. A. Morgan. Choral competition. Charles OUham. Esq's. adjudication on the Cottage Gardens." 1st prize 10s 6il, Robert Jones, Lodge; in- vested by Miss Mary Jones, Brymbo Cottage. Highly commended, William Wilcock, ditto, James Smith Green. Song, The snug little tight little island," by Llew- ellyn Powell. Glanmor's adjudication on the ode The Reaper." Prize, £ 1 10s, by Estyn to Clwydwyson; invested by Mrs Morgan, Brymbo Lodge. Concertina Competition; best, James Jones, Bank- street, invested by Master T. Morgan. Duett by Mr and Mrs Jones. (Great applause.) Adjudication on Strikes and its effects," by the Rev. W. Davies, M.A., best Mr John Evans, British Schools. Prize 10s, by T. Morgan, Esq., invested by Miss Jones, Brymbo Cottage. Mr J. D. Jones's adjudication on the Solos; best, Iry John Powell, prizes, 3s, invested by Mrs Morgan. God save the Queen. In the course of the evening, Mr Thomas Irving White delivered an address upon Temperance, when lie said:—Mr Chairman, I regret that 141abour under the same disadvantage as yourself. I cannot speak W clsh. But I am to address the working-men, who, I see, arc here in numbers, and from whom come all the great things of the land—whether they be tunnels or bridges, ships or palaces. Working-men, you are of all persons in this great kingdom, at the base of our national prosperity. Your handycraft, the genius of your head, and the skill of your hands, produce everything that is valuable around us, whether bridges or railways, ships or machin- ary. This your skill, this your ability, to earn money, is, or should be, the means of comfort, social improve- ment, and wise education to you and your families. There is no reason, if the money earned is properly laid out, why your homes, your wives, and your children, should not all live in comfort. Improvidence is the curse of our working people. They 1fIill not take carc- will not lay out their money well—will not be provident —saving, and careful of their earnings. Young men you are here by design. God in his providence means you to be husbands—means you to be fathers. Your selection of a wife must be provident-but when vou have a wife you will have something to live for some- tliiii-Y to Care for. Wives will mend your manners, as well as your stockings. But you must be provident if you would take care of them. Earn what you can, and takare of what you can, for want at home will make your domestic sewing machine a very unworkable piece of home speculation. Mr White then delivered a poetic description of a wife as the best sewing machine, and sat down cheered by the large company. We have been requested to publish the following ex- tracts from the adjudication of Llew Llwyfo upon the choir singing:— In the afternoon two choirs sang two chonrses each. The church choir first sang Clychau Aberdyti." They would have sang more effectively had they dwelt longer on the different pauses. The tenor, sometimes, was flat. The sopranos were very sweet, and the intonation very good, and the alto exceedingly sweet in the middle notes. The second chorus that the Church choir sanCY was Codiad yr Haul," which was started much too slow. The upper G by the trebles was very clear, and the combination of voices was very pleasing. The first pieces sang by the Bryn Zion choir was "Ierch Megen." The bass sang several notes incorrectly, which destroyed the harmony. The second tune they sang, The March of the Men of Harlech," which was two slow for such a bold and martial chorus. In other re- spects, the military spirit and genius of the march was well rendered. The Town choir first sang a Welsh ar- rangement of the Last Rose of Summer" very nicely, but one great fault in this choir was, the leader singing air with the trebles. Man's voice is necessarily an octave lower than a woman's voice, and when they sing to- gether, they commit the error of consecutive octaves. This choir sang the March of the Men of Harlech" very incorrectly. Then the Church choir sang Gwenith Gwyn" very badly, compared with their clear, precise singing in the afternoon. The accidental notes were very incorrectly sung. Bryn Zion choir sang the same air. They also made several mistakes in notation, but they paid greater attention to the light and shade in this chorus. I wish the audience had refrained from cheering these choirs. It showed too much party feel- ing, because the friends of each choir made it a point to cheer them. But that had no influence over me, be- cause I am not here to please, but to do justice accord- ing to the best of my ability. The last time the Town choir sang the Election from the Prince of Wales Can- tata, and Glan Meddwdod Mwyn." A male voice, as before, singing the air. They ought to have thrown more dasli and an imitation of an election row into the chorus. The bass was very good. The last chorus that the Bryn Zion sang was, I'r Awen." one of the best and most difficult choruses in the musical literature of Wales, composed by our great and justly celebrated har- pist, Mr John Thomas (Pencerdd Gwalia), and I must acknowledge that this, the most difficult piece sang during the day, was sang most correctly of all, excepting where the accidentals occurred, which were entirely wroii(r. The I-,i t c h orus suiil wrong. The last chorus sung by the Church choir was the beautifully Welsh air, "Scrch Hudol," the render- ing of which was pleasing and tasteful. But this choir sang much better in the afternoon than thev did this evening, while the Bryn Zion choir was better than in the afternoon. Each of these choirs had its peculiar merits and demerits, which, when balanced, compel me to divide the prize between them. Prize J63. Mr William Reynolds for the Church choir was invested by Miss Morgan, and Mr Seth Roberta for Bryn Sion choir by Miss Hughes, British Schools. Amongst those on the platform we noticed:—Rev. Wm. Jones, Incumbeut of Brymbo, Rev. Jeremiah Williams, of Hope, Rev. J. W. Morgan (Ifan Elwy), Incumbent of Beaufort, Rev. William Davies, M.A. curate of Wrexham, Rev. J. T. Jones, M.A., Incumbent of Minera, Rev. Owen Evans, Rhosddu, Rev. David Lewis. Brymbo, C. E. Darby, Esq., W. Low, Esq., T. Morgan, Esq. (Calon Gadarn) John Jones, Esq., solici- tor, Dr. Eyton Jones, Mrs Morgan, Miss Morgan, Miss Jones. Brymbo Cottage, Miss Francis, Mr and Mrs G. Bradley, &c., &c. I WELSBPOOL. OLD OAK PAXELLIXG OXCE iN Loxnox, NOW IN NonTH WALES.—If there be a really happy man in the whole principality of Wales it is Morris Charles Jcnes, of Gungrog, near Welslipool, in North Wales, Esq. At the cost of a flea-bite or a song he has carried from Cheapside, in London, to Gungrog, in Montgomeryshire, the carvings of a whole room—direct, he believes, from the cunning chisel of the inimitable Grinling Gibbons. For t72 10s. 3d. he has acquired what he calls "an oak-clad room," fit to be named in the same breath with Gihbons's other rooms, at Windsor, Hampton Court, Burleigh, Chatsworih, and Petiroz-fli and this insigni- ficant sum has in reality covered every expense from Cheapside to Gungrog. The room was the principal apartment of Sir Edward Waldo's house, in Cheapside, over against Bow Church. Mr Jones is to be envied, if this be the case but we doubt, however excellent the work may be, that Gibbons could possibly be the carver. In a long life—he was seveuty-tliree when lie died—his hands were never idle, and the known work from his hand will fully fill up all his years. On Mr Jones's as- sumption, Mr Henry Cole and Mr J. C. Robinson have been very remiss iu sunering a genuine example of Gib- bonses skdl to pass into private hands but those gentle- men, we suspect, can well defend thorns? in tb?n- stance from any alleged neglect of their duty t the Committee of Council on Education, or of ?mL?ss in catermg for the.equu.pments of the mu.e? l?s" Kensington.—" Builder." I CHESTER. I ACCIDENT OX THE ROODFE A C„:„„0 „ T I curr.lon S??yl? to Mr Samuel Brown, ofthes- ter. He was ?vi? <lire?ct:o? to some wm-?n ? ? n'A Dee Stands, and while standing on the Platform beiin(I the covered stands he unfortunately overstepped himself find MfiS precipitated head foremost down a flight of stone steps, at the bottom of which he lay insensible" One of the workmen immediately ran to his assistance' and Dr Bage was quickly in attendance, who had him conveyed iu a cab to his house, where every attention was paid to him, and where, we are happy to hear, he is progressing favourably. I RUTHIX. | LnoitAL FESTIVAL.—me secona annual meeting ot Parochial choirs, in connection with the St. Asaph Choral Association, took place at St. Peter's Church, on Friday, the 26tli inst., under the patronage of the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, the Yery Rev. the Dean of bt. Asaph, the Worshipful the Mayor of Ruthin. The St. Asaph Cathedral Choir and the chcirs of ten parishes took part in the proceedings. The Afternoon Service commenced at 2 o'clock with the L'tany (Dr. Rimbault), followed by the tune St. Alphege" by Dr. Gauntlett, and the anthem 0 Praise God in Fis Holi- ness," by Weldon. The Litany was intoned by the Very Rev. the Dean of St. Asaph, and the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Oxford delivered an elrquent and masterly discourse, founded upon 2nd Chrl nicles, 5th chap. 13, 14 v. It came even to pass, as th trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sourd to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord; and wl- en they lifte.1 up their voice with the trumpets and symbols and instru- ments of music, and praised the Lord, saving, For he is gaort; for His mercy endureth for ever that then the house was filled with a clond, even the house of the Lord; so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud; for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of God." The service concluded with the ilyini, St. Peter's," and prayer. Refreshments were provided for the choirs between the services at the a- I tional School-room, and a cold luncheon was prepared for visitors at the Lion Hotel, by Mr Green, which was served in his usual superior style. The evening service was in Welsh, and commenced at six o'clock. The prayers were adapted to the Welsh by Mr R. Davies (Cyudeyrn). The psalms chanted were "Deus, Dens Mcus and Dominus regit me," both to the setting of A. Bennet, Mus. Bac., the "Cantate Domino" by Dr. W. Hayes, Deus miscreation," by R. A. Atkins, Esq. The Anthem was "OPrayfor the peace of Jerusalem" hy Dr. Benjamin Rogers; the hymn before the sermon being Dr. Croft's Minster," harmonized by John Hullah. An excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. R. O. Hughes, of Prion, who took for his text Revelation 19th chap. 5 v. And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear Him, both small and great." The singing of the amal- I gamated choirs was very effective and praiseworthy. Mr Atkins, organist of the Cathedral, St. Asaph, most ably presided at the organ in the afternoon, and Mr W. E. Roberts, of St. Peter's Church, in the evening. A very numerous and highly respectable congregation attended, and we understand that liberal collections were made at the close of each service. The weather being all that could be desired by the most fastidious excursionist, a large number availed themselves of the cheap railway arrangements of the Vale of Clwyd Company—the fares on that line having been reduced during the festival, so that our usually quiet and sequestered little town as- sumed a gay west end" appearance, from the number of stylish equipages and fashionably dressed ladies which were seen about the streets—the elite and bean monde" of the town and neighbourhood being also pre- sent at the festival. These Choral Festivals, counten- anced and patronised as they arc by our highest ecclesi- astical functionaries are calculated to render material ai(I in drawing attention to, and ameliorating and im- proving the singing Of our chiirelies-i very laudable and praiseworthy desideratum. We believe the influence of good sadw music is very salutary. It adds to the impressiveness of the service—strengthens the religions and devotional feeling, and raises the mind from earthly thoughts and influences. According to Bishop Stilling- fleet, music was introduced into the English church bv St. Augustin, in the latter part of the" sixth century. But since then the choral service has often been Attack- ed with much violence, and very nearly abolished alto- gether by the first reformers. At the commencement of the reign of Elizabeth a petition was presented to the House of Parliament praying "That all Cathedral Churches may be put down, where the service of God is grieviously abused by piping with organs, singing, riiirr- ingi and trowling of psalms from one side of the choir to another with the squeaking of chaunting clioiristers, disguised (as are all the rest) in white surplices; some in comer caps and sillycopes, imitating the fashion and manner of the Aiiti-christian Pope—that man of sin and child of perdition-with his other rabble of miscreants mid shavelings." Doubtless there were many things condemnable in the manner of performing the church service at that remote period. Elizabeth, however, de- clined to accede to the requisition, but sanctioned the Use of the higher and more refined class of Church musical compositions; and we believe that ever since, choral music has been firmly established. It is not exactly known at what time the orloaii-the nobldSt, most majestic and comprehensive of musical instruments- was first introduced into the church service. From the following translation of the Greek epigram, attributed to Julian the Apostle, who died A.D. 353, weflAuld conjec- ture that something very similar to our resent organ must have been in use in the fourth century :— Reeds I behold, of earth the rigid spoil, Reeds of a novel growth, and brazen soil; That not heaven's wind, but blasts mechanic breathe, From lungs that labour at their roots beneath While a skilled artist's nimble finger bounds O'er dancing keys, and ivakes celestial sounds." But it was in the tenth century that the organ perma- nently took its place in Europe anct-even then it is but reasonable to suppose that the instrument which in our days has attained its almost perfect state, was exceed- ingly simple, possessing little power, and rude in mechan- ism." Nevertheless, it may fairly be assumed that the invention of the organ had a powerful effect in aiding the progresf* of ecclesiastical music. The church service now is scarcely complete without it; and in no country is it morefulIy cultivated than England. Our organists are equaHo those 11f Germany, and su- perior to those of any other countries; though in many a country town, and village the instrument is degraded by the very humble knowledge and abilities, and care- less playing of the performer. Owing to the small pit- tance paid to the organist, and the estimation in which lie is often held by the functionaries of the Church, no artist, or man of musical education, can be expected to fulfil the office. A hand may strike the keys of an or- gan, a foot may thump the pedals, but it requires a head (and something in it, too) to nlav. HOLT. ACCIDENT.—A serious accident occurred at Mrs Garner's, Isacoed, near Holt, on the 19th inst. As a servant was holding a horse (belonging to Mr Johnson, cheese factor), in the yard, by some means the horse's bridle came off, and the animal, affrighted, made for the yard gate. He came in contact with the post, broke the trap, and injured himself. Having extricated him- self, lie galloped off at full speed with part dI the shafts dangling at the harness. Mrs Garner sent a servant, mounted on one of her horses, after him, but the animal was not caught until he had reached Holt toll-gate, very much exhausted and injured. b ALLT-AMMY. LAYING THE FOUNDATION-STONE OF A NEW PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL. T1 • Il Il*i it is more tuan inirty years ago since the Primitip Methodists first mission at this pla^. After mncli labour having been spent, they were siMsssful in fA-m- ing a society. For some time the newly-formed church worshipped in a house. They then took a piece of land on the turnpike road from Mold to Queen's Irerry, and built a neat little chapel, ten yards by seven, able to seat about 100 persons. The society continued to worship in this place without much interruption from 1838 up to the present time. Towards the close of last year the society seemed to be in a low state, the chapel not being more than half full. However, they began to hold special weekly services, and to have lectures of an inter- esting character given by Mr R. Wilson, of Mold, who had just then come from Lancaster. An improvement class was also formed for the working men. Mr J. Davies, late of Ruabon, now of New Brighton, joined the society, and took a great interest in the sinin department. And by the united efforts of the whole society the congregation began to improve so much that the chapel was found too small. Preparations were at once made to build a new one, and the first stone was laid on Saturday last. The day was beautifully 'fine and warm. The number of persons that attended on the occasion was not so large as was expected, but when all things are taken into consideration there was an average congregation. It being harvest season many of the male servants were unable to attend. On the same day a cheap trip left Connali's Quay for Liverpool, which no doubt took away many that would have been present. The new chapel will be a decided improvement to the oil one. It will be built of the best pressed brick. The dimensions will be 13 yards by 11. It will be entered by a porch facing Mold, and at the other end there will be a neat vestry. Judging from the plans we should say the inside will have an imposing appearance. The roof will be 15 feet from the floor, ornamented with four flowered sound holes, and a chaste moulding all round. The seats are to he pannelled backs, without doors. It will he lighted by eight large half-circle top windows, and will be heated by hot air. A large sing- ing pew will be provided for the choir, and a large num- ber  the seats set apart as free. The chapel will scat about 300 persons, and the seats will re-t on the level I floor. In the front of the building there will be an inscription stone bearing the following-Primitive -liethodist Chapel, built A.D., 1838, enlarged 1801. A t:a ?'.??? ? held in the old chapel in comme- ?Xen ? ? event. After the good ""ngs had been mrtaken of th company proceeded to witness the cereSonvo' s^°ne. Mr Adam Lee, senr., of the COPI? TT -j t1'On1Jlc  mnkmg Out the plans, &c., o rel}l1esterl hy the SCtf ?one"' ?" ? reqiies,"e(i ? «»° The company then returned into the chapel to Th^efalr addresses given by the Renls. Wm. Rowe -R ?' T. Dodd (Chester), and Mr R. Wilson (M?) At the close, Mr R. Lamb moved that the best tha?s of the meeting be given to Mr A. Lee, for the trouble he had taken in making the plans. Mr J. Arrowsmitli seconded this vote, which was car- ried with acclamation. A collection was then made when the sum of E2 12s. 6d. was collected, which was considered good for the number present. The meeting then broke up by Mr Arrcwsm'tli ofering up prayer. We understand that the young men attending this place intend getting up the trial of Dr Abstinence and giving it at a few places, the proceeds to go to the funds. We are also informed that Mr Wilson is to deliver his popular lectures during the wiuter evenings for the same I 01 ject.