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GKNEKAIJ PUiiP SES C\Ill\LITTEE.…
GKNEKAIJ PUiiP SES C\Ill\LITTEE. WKI>NESL»AY, JANVAIY 12TJI. Pre,ient :Aiiieriti,,tii K Smith, ex-Mayor, chair- man Alderman Y. Stracihsiu, Alderman John Williams; Councillors G. Bradley (mayor), Jno. Jones, W. E. Samuel, W aiter Jones, Rii-hurd Jon-'d, C. Huxey, I)avid Jones, and T. Ingham Mr riiom.va Bury, tuwn clerk; Mr Ll. Williams, medical Mr J. W. M. Smith, borough surveyor Mr D. Hi^iiiiis, inspector of nuisances. THlè HEALTH OF THE BOKOUGH. Mr 1.1. Wi:!iam- medical officer, reported that limp" the] flth December 26 births bad been registered as oCCiirt-ing m ithiu the borough—eleven males and liiieen females, making the rate 29 per 1000 per annum, the approximate census at the pre-ent date being 10,720. Only four deaths had occurred, thy rate of mortality being only 4.4. These all took place in the week ending January lilt. No case of zvmotic disease had been re- ported and Mr Williams concluded his report by expressing the wish that his reports, so auspiciously commenced might continue to prove as favorable throughout the year. As bearing upon the low death-rate, the Town Clerk observed that the total cemetery receipts for the month of December only amounted to 18s. (Hear, hear.) INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES' REPORT. Mr l). Hiiryins presented his usual report book, and, referring especially to uiinals, stated that the situation of the urinal in Henbla3-atreet rendered it very dark on the inside, and it thus became the resort of persons for improper purposes. The most vff-nsivr nasaiices were committed there by boys who congregated in large numbers in that street of a night, and he would therefore suggest that a light be placed in the urinal and that the inside walls be whitewashed. He had on several occasions lately found the urinal in Ri vulet-road in a filthy state, and as there was no drainage or water supply attached thereto, he would recommend that these be added, or the urinal removed. He begged to call attention to the several courts and alleys lead- ing out of some of the principal streets in the borough, where nuisances were committed to the annoyance and danger to the health of the inhabi- tants of the neighbourhood. In some of these courts notices had been posted up at the expense of the owners of the property, but which have had but little effect in abating the nuisance. If a notice could be put up carrying the weight of the Sanitary Authority, he would suggest that this be done, the owners or the property to bear the expense, which, in several cases, they had signified their willingness to do. Mr Jno, Jones said these were nuisances which the police ought to take cognisance of and make a few examples before the magistrates. Mr Samuel said he knew the Bear Entry was an abominable place. Mr Jno. Jones said the nuisance was as bad in the public streets, from his own observation. The Chairman said he had frequently called attention to this nuisance when he had the honor of » seat on the borough bench, and the police, in a few instances, had paid some attention to the matter, but the nuisance was, nevertheless, being constantly repeated in all parts of the town. He th mght the lu st way would be to pass a resolution asking the chief constable to direct the police to give the matter their attention, and also with a vi. w of assisting the police that printed notices be posted up in certain places with the consent of the owners (,f property. This was agreed to. With regard to the urinal by the Pedlars' Market it was suggested that a light should be placed in it. and also in reference to the Rivulet- road urinal, that Messrs Jones and Rockc be re- quested to carry out their undertaking to properly cleanse the same The Mayor said there were two things connected with the urinal at the Ped!ara'Market one was the light and the other the cleansing. The urinal was extensively used, and he thought a constant supply of water, under such circumstances, absojutely necessary. He had called the attention cf the Borough Surveyor and Tnspcctor of Nuisances to tho matter, but he never smelt any disinfectant there. although he did smell a most offensive stench both regularly and abominably. He did not wish to press the matter, but personally he was an advocate for all such places having on a regular water supply. The Chairman said a resolution had been passed directing that disinfectants should be used and the places flushed regularly. Mr Higgins replied that this was doue regularly every morning, Sundays and all. After some further discussion it was reBolved, on the motion of Mr Samuel, seconded by Alder- man Strachan, that a lamp be fixed on a pedestal on the coping of the urinal wall, so as to light in- side and outride, and that instructions be given to the Inspector ol Nuisances to pay especial atten- tion to the cleansing of this particular urinal. I SEVEN BRIDGK LANE. I At the suggestion of Mr Walter Jones the ques- tion of the removal of the lamp in Seven Bridge Lane to the corner of the street next the Beast Market, or the erection of a new lamp, was re- ferred to the Borough Surveyor to report upon. REQUIRES EXPLAINING. The Town Clerk said a return had been called for by the Privy Council as to the amount expended during the last year under the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act, and in reference to this matter he wished to point out that Mr Kennedy, their in- spector under the Act, had been paid his salary of SIO a year by the county. At the same time, Mr Kennedy was clearly an officer appointed by the Town Council as the Local Authority, and he therefore wished for instructions to inquire from the Clerk of the Peace under what Act of Parlia- ment the county paid Mr Kennedy direct, instead of paying the money through the hands of the Cor- poration as the Local Authority ? It was at pre- sent a charge upou them through the county as jaying through the county rate the county, how- ever, paid Mr Kennedy direct, and he could not help thinking that the Local Authority should pay their officer themselves. (Hear, hear.) The Mayor Do we pay more than our quota The Town Clerk: That I cannot say. Mr Jno Jones If it comes in the shape of a rate, it comes in a very diluted form. The Town Clerk It does come in a diluted form. At present the county pay Mr Kennedy his aaiary, at the same time he is appointed by this Council, and must be so appointed. Under the Act, t:ie Local Authority are compelled to appoint an In- spector to see that the Contagious Diseases Act and the orders in Council are carried out, and Mr Kennedy is paid for this a regular sum of £ 10 per annum. I have ascertained, however that Mr Kennedy is paid by the county, and I wish to find out how this is! He is paid by the Council for work in the borough, and by the county for special cases outride the borough. On the motion of Mr Ald. Strachan, the Town Clerk was instructed to write to the C,erk of the Peace, asking for full particulars respecting the matter. The Mayor asked if the Town Clerk had received any instructions from the Local Government Board w ith respect to the present outbreak of infectious ditiease up and down the country in regard to in- fected animals? The Town Clerk replied that the only com- munication he had received was when the disease first broke out, and he had then received instruc- tions in regard to the removal of all animals within an area proved to be infected. He had received nothing else. THE STREETS AND THE TRAFFIC.—A COMPLAINT. The Town Clerk read the following letter from Mr J. B. Murlcss, proprietor of the Wynnstay Arms Hotel DEAR MR TOWN CLERK,—There is a Society for the pre- vention of ctuelty to dumb animals, the officerof which has from time to time brought before the borough Bench what has appeared to me si me very absurd cases. I notice, how- ever. they always get a conviction, so 1 suppose I am mis- taken about their heinz absurd. Hut wt.at now induces me to write is that I have often thought the above effiner may well apply his attention te the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councillors, the borough Sur- veyor or whose business it may be to have the road and footpath from the railway station to the town made pass- able for man and beast. A month last fair day, a heap of cow manure was de- posited in the middle of the footpath by Dr Eyton-Jones' wool I saw it a little after aeven in the morning and again b< twePD fix and seven in the evening so it had remained there to my knowledge through the whole fair day. After the two last falls of snow, and the last in particular, the footpath was a disgrace to the town. I came from the gqtation about half-past ten a.m., when the right-hand side to the station had nothing done to it past the Savings Bank two men were working the other side. the one letut used, and I thought if they worked hard by evening they might get as far as the Catholic Chapel. Now ai to cruehy to a imals, we poor people who so cht-erruiiy P2 V vour rat, 9 think our horses deserve better treatmt-nt at your h-iiids. From the top of Hope-street to the station is frequently very slippery when it is not so an where else and has been so especially lately. I have seen this bit of road so slippery that when norses can ao their work with and comfort elsewhere, they can scarcely stand here. I have seen Mr Walker's horses to- gether with uiyonn :,n.l others in a frightful stateof perspira- tion from nothing tut fear. I think it was the past day of the old year my man was obliged to leave his omnibus at the s-at-on while he c-ime to town with his horsrs to be sharpenert. I really did think our officials would h ve had some gnivel. ashes, or something put on to make it passable, and seeing neth n: ilotie I called 0.. Mr Smith on Saturday last to citli his attention to it when he su;zgesto that 'he hcrse- 'should be turned up. Now this is just what. I wanted to avoid, and it struck me that Mr Smith d d not realize the risfc and expense of hiving horses turned up I know horse owners who would much prefer put'ing h .lf lu:ids behind their horses or even leaving them for a time i-fle, rather than incur the r sk of turning up. The ratepay. rs have lately b"en put to he expense of a steam rvl ar, and a most useful thing it is, but su-ely we otight to have the full I-etiefit of it, in place of which I have t en the metal remain on the road for davs before it is r illed in, and have spoken to Mr Smith about it We have just lately had new nietal put on just the steepest part of Town Hill, wbLb wxs allowed to be worked in 1,y the t'-affic. Th it is surely nut giving us the benefit of what our money bat purchased. Trusting that tlu- matter may he seen into by the Conncil. I- isz! dear sir N ours fa,thfully, Wrexham, 10th January, 18S1. J. B. J,{niL::M, The Town Clerk said he bad acknowledged the receipt of this letter, which he had promised to lay before thr Committee that day. Alderman J. Williams thought the borough sur- veyor onght to be called upon to exp'aiu matters. The Chairman said with regard to the road near the station be thought Mr Murless' remarks were tincalled for. as he didn't think there was a better I road in the borough, but he could bear him out in I n'gard to the state of the footpaths. whi_ch were so slippery since the frost hi(I set in that people could t-carceh- stand upon them. He had himself asked one of the Corporation men to put some sand on the footpaths, which was done, and he thought the surveyor should see that sand, or something of that sort, was put upon the causeways in slippery I Mr Samuel thought it would be very desirable to put on & number of extra men to clear the snow from some of the footpaths. Alderman Strachan said he could fully bear out what Mr Murless said in regard to the slippery character of the road referred to. It was no doubt due to the immense traffic, and to him it was really I p,alllful to witness the horses actually trembling 'l)pll with fear, and all through the slippery nature of the roads. It would be a great saving, and a relief to both horses and pedestrians, if a few loads of gravel or sand were put upon the road. (Hear, hear.) Mr Richard Jones said Mr Murless praised the steam roller in one part of his letter and con- demned it in another, Was it likely, he would ask, that the Corporation were going to put loads of gravel on a road after it had been properly rolle(I ? Were they going to listen to every little complaint of this kind ? It was out of the ques- tion. The road might be slippery, but they must remember that that was the effect of the roller itself, and the road was really a very good one. The Mayor I think we ought to hear the Roroncb Surveyor on the matter. The Buvuyh Surveyor said the chairman's re- marks in regard to this road were perfectly correct, in fact ho was much surprised to hear any com- plaints as to the state of the road, which was in first-class condition—far better than it ever was before. It had been the custom to put ashes on the roads, hut it was to their interest to avoid doing so, because putting ashes or gravel upon the streets spoiled them entirely. Mr Murless called upon him on the Saturday and they had gone on a cruise in search of ice, which, however, they could not find, and some of Mr Walker's men, incharge of heavy lorries, had stated that the road in question was all right. He should have put something on the road at all risks, if it had been necesary, and should, of course, do everything in his power con- sistent with the proper treatment of the roads. He did not think there was anything in Mr Mur- lcss's letter uh ch called for further explanation. The Chairman said Mr Murless asked why the stones were left loose on the Town Hill to be worked in by the traffic ? The Surveyor replied that that was done to remedy the very thing Mr Murless complained of, the stones being put down and the traffic allowed to work them in, on account of the hill being SO slippery for the horses. He was recurring now to the old system of putting down Bwlchgwyn stone, and letting it be rolled in by the traffic. Alderman Williams thought they had better leave this matter entirely in the hands of the Borough Surveyor, who was perfectly competent to to deal with it. (Hear, hear.) The Mayor Mr Murless has I think very pro- perly brought this question before us. We are the Local Authority, and one of our principal duties is to see that our roads and footpaths are passable. (Hear, hear.) In the exercise of this duty we have improved our streets unquestionably by the use ot the steam roller. We have made them so good in some places that they are really too good apparently for Mr Muriess. (Laughter.) These roads, however, were on Saturday very smooth, and I think Mr Murless had some just cause to complain. After Mr Murless had spoken to me, I spoke to the Borough Surveyor and walked towards the station, and I also thought the roads were very smooth. Alderman Strachan And also tho footpaths. The Mayor Mr Murlesa's letter applies t» boih. He speaks very strongly about cruelty to animals," and I know that Dr. Evans hadavtrv serious smash-up whilst turning out of King-street. He was not injured personally, I beiieve, but his trap was damaged to the extent of something like £20. I am given to understand that that was caused by the siipperyness of the roads, and I think if a little gravel was sprinkled on the main roads, which are travelled by a great number of horses, it would mitigate the nuisance to a very considerable extent, and at a comparatively small cost, and I don't think it would do much injury to the roads themselves. I think, however, Mr Murless is very illogical in what he says about the Town-hill. He says that although we have a steam roller we don't use it, but we have had dis- cussions about this matter, and have found it was better to let the roads be worked in a rougher stat in Town-hill and Yorke-streot, otherwise we could not have a safe road up theae steep hills. With regard to the footpaths, Mr Samuel has made a suggestion, and I think, if I go upon my own evidence, I should be inclined to give evidence on the same side to a very great extent. In such weather as we have, we ought to give the Surveyor discretion in these matters, and empower him to put on ten or twenty men a day, if necessary, in order to clear the footpaths. (Hear, hear.) I think it is the duty of this Board to make the footpaths passable both for our own population and for strangers, and I am disposed to move as a resolution that the surveyor be em- powered to employ in his discretion such a number of men as may be necessary on emergency to make our footpaths tolerably cleau. I saw only this morning perhaps twenty men standing by the I Town Hall ready to do this very work. I think it is desirable to have our roads in good condition both for the satisfaction of such gentlemen as Mr Murless and everybody else, and I therefore move that our surveyor be empowered to use his discretion in eirploying extra men to put the roads in good order in frosty and snowy weather. (Applause.) Alderman Williams said he had been supplicated by a lot of people that morning for work, and he thought it would be a matter of charity as well as a duty upon the Council to have the roads cleared. He therefore begged to second the resolution. The Town Clerk pointed out that it was obligatory under the bye-laws, upon all persons to attend to clearing tho footpaths opposite their own places of business. Mr Jno. Jones I beg to record my protest against the idea that the Town Council who employ people In this work is to do so through the medium of public charity. Let it be done as a matter of duty if it is done at all. I see also the possibiity of that discretion in the hands of the surveyor being used in excess, and I would suggest there- fore the addition of some such words as with the advice of the Mayor." The Chairman I don't think any resolution is is required upon the matter. Our officers discharge their duties faithfully and efficiently, and I think it would be sufficient to refer such complaints as we have received to-day to them to see to. If we give instructions to our surveyor or inspector of nuis- ances to use greater vigilance, I think that would be all that is desired. The Mayor That is just what this resolution does—a resolution is giving instructions. The Surveyor said on a snowy day like that it was understood that the men commenced to clear the footpaths the first thing they did, and a resolu- tion was therefore unnecessary. There were nine men at work that morning. The Chairman I venture to say there was not a single place in High-street cleared by your men this morning. Opposite the ftorth and South Wales Bank the snow was left untouched, and it is there now. Alderman Strachan Well, I can bear the Sur- veyor out this far, that the footway was cleaned from Mr Jar vis's shop to my office by nine o'clock this morning. Mr Jno. Jones I don't think it's well to rush into resolutions Isn't this duty supposed to be already devolving upon the Surveyor? The Town Clerk said the cause of the great laxity on the part of the inhabitants was due to the fact that the corporation cleared some portions of the footpaths, instead of which the inhabitants generally should be called upon to carry out the byelaws. The Mayor What is the byelaw ? The Town Clerk That they shall forthwith clean away any filth from the causeways. The penalty for not doing so is 40s and costs. All that the inspector has to do is to call the attention of people to the fact that there is an accumulation of tilth opposite their premises, and they would then employ persons to clear it away. Mr Higgins It wouldn't be done in a week in that way Alderman Strachan You wouldn't do one side of High-street. Alderman Williams Has the Borough Surveyor ever been instructed in previous years to employ- extra men during a time of mow ? The Surveyor No. Mr Richard Joues Well I hope we shall have no more snow (Laughter). The Town Clerk Well, gentlemen, it will be for you to consider whether you will seriously pass such a bye-law as the one I have referred vou to The Chairman Yes, it is no use our having bye- laws unless they are carried out. Mr Jnn. Jones: It's a blessed thing we don't have snow-falls very often—we should be snowed up here! (Renewed laughter.) You won't press your resolution, Mr Mayor? The Mayor Oh I don't know that. What is to impress the Surveyor's mind that he is to carry out what is embodied in mv resolution ? The Chairman It is already part of his duties. The Mayor Then the inference is that he has not done his duty ? Mr Jno. Jones Well, let that be. He has done it as far as he's able perhaps ? The Mayor Yea. The Chairman then put the resolution, which was lost on division, some of the members, how- ever not voting. HOPE-STRBRT WEIGHING MACHINE. I A commmnication was read from Mrs Parsonage offering to give up her weighing machine to the Council for the sum of E25, together with the right therewith to the use of the public street. Some discussion ensued on the subject, and it was ulti- mately decided, on the motion of the Mayor, to ac- cept Mrs Parsonage's offer, the Surveyor being instructed to look out for a suitable site for the machino, which, it was thought, might some time I be utilised by the Corporation. NEW COURT AND COUNCIL CHAMBER. I With reference to the question of obtaining the use of the Masonic Rooms for the purposes of a Council Chamber, the Chairman said a meeting of the Public Hall Company had been heid that morning, and it was expected that arrangements would be made for the construction of surveyor's offices as well as a Council Chamber, and the latter might also he used for the purposes of the borough court. Plans were being made, and, without going to very great expense, he thought they would be able to meet the requirements of the Council more satisfactorily than by granting them the use of the Masonic Rooms. THE FfOTPATII IMPROVEMENTS. The Borough Surveyor reported as to footpaths that since his last report the footpaths in Welling- ton, Erddig, and Poplar-roads, and also Chapel- street had been proceeded with as far as circum- stances would allow, and he now asked for instructions to proceed with the flagging of Abbot- street and High-street, where required. The Chairman thought the surveyor's attention should be called to the more business and central parts of the town, instead of such outlying dis- tricts as those mentioned in the report. He hoped, therefore, instructions would be given to proceed with those streets where the property was m-ire valuable—the integral portions of the town- and where better access to property was more greatly needed. After some remarks from Aid. Strachan. Mr Samuel said it was not wise to carry out too much work at this time of the year, and' he would suggest that the surveyor be. a Unwed to complete what he had now in hand before undertaking any other work. (Hear, hear.) The Chairman said he meant, of course, that what was in hand should be finished first, but when that was completed he thought the surveyor should direct his attention to the centre of the town before undertaking any more work in the adjoin- ing district. The Mayor proposed that the surveyor receive instructions to proceed next with the flagging of the footpaths in Abbot-street and High-street,, where necessary and that tenders for the flagging and kerbing of the footpaths in Abbot-street be advertised for. This was seconded by the Chairman and agreed to. PUBLIC LIGHTS. Several members spoke higlily in favor of the new Bray's patent lamp recently erected. on trial," on the bridge over the brook at the bottom of the Town Hill, the surveyor being requested to report as to the cost of consumption. STREET NOMEtrCLATtTRE. The Surveyor asked for instructions to carry out the work of re-painting the names of the various streets, courts. and alleys in the town, and also a complete system of numbering the houses. The Town Clerk said the Revising Barrister had frequently asked how places were named in the town, and it would assist the register very much indeed if the different courts were now properly named. The Mayor: Mr John Lewis, who, as we all know, is thoroughly practical in these matters, called upon me the other day and said, I see the borouyh surveyor is re-painting the names of the streets and numbering them, and I think it is most important that this should be done on a regular system throughout the borough." f quite agree with him, and he coin:,l tin d of a good many discrepancies, esjjeci d'y in the directi n of his tjtvn h,,uze. We shall aho fillll a good many of these discrepancies in different parts of the borough and I would suggest that the members for each ward s'lould go over the to-.tn and suggest any improvements that could be made in the different streets in their respective wards. I think it is desirable to adopt a uniform system of numbering, having the odd numbers on one side the street and the even numbers on the other. It is done so in most large tow tisind greatly facilitates the finding of houses by strangers to the town and I suggest therefore that, as far as possible, this system should be carried out. (Hear, hear.) Aid. Strachan Would the Corporation have power to after the names of courts and alleys as suggested, or as may lie required ? The Town Clerk I am not prepared to answer that, air. The Mayor Well I move that the members of each ward form a committee and go round with the surveyor and see whether there is anything in the names of the streets, or in the district that such names specify, needing alteration, and if so, to re- port the same to the General Purposes' Committee. This was seconded by Mr Walter Jones and carried. The consideration of certain plans for new build- ings submitted by the surveyor concluded the business of the committee.
NEW YEAR'S FESTIVITIES At…
NEW YEAR'S FESTIVITIES At THE UNION WOKKHOUSE. The New Year's festivities at the Wrexham Workhouse, which have now, through the kind instrumentality of the respected and energetic master, Mr L. Ralph, become an "annual institu- tion," and which are anticipated with so much genuine pleasure by the inmates, young ami old, came off as usual on Tuesday evening under in all respects favorable auspices, the entertainment pro- vided being thoroughly appreciated and successfully carried out. As we stated last week, the festivities commenced with a monstre I Ciiristm-,t,; tree erected in the schoolroom for the esppcial enjoy- ment and benefit of the juvenile portion of the workhouse community, the proceedings on Tuesday which were organised more especially for the adult inmates consisting of a mi-cellaneous concert of vocal and instrumental music an attentive and judiciously selected programme being excellently rendered by a number of talented astiates includ- ing the following Vocalists Miss M. Harriss, soprano Miss Emilie Harriss, contralto Mr Biek- ley, Bi i-iiiinlrhani Glee Union Mr Woodhall, Bir- mingham Glee Union; Mr Young, Birmingham Glee Union; Mr Campion. Birmingham G-ee Union Mr James Smith, a most refined cjinic impersonator; Mr Tom Haz dhurst, justly described ai tbe inimitable laughing philosopher"; and The Workhouse Juvenile Niggers Director of the Glee Union, Mr Bick!ey. Instrumentalists: M ¡"5 Ralph, Mis. Stephensou Messrs WeUs. A?, Evans, John Jennings, J. Fisher, T. Pugh, R. Jones, F. Jones, Morris, and Willie Stephenson; Pianist, Mr Jas. Longson. The general arrangements of the entertainment were admirably carried out under the personal superintendence of Mr Ralph, who, iu the course of the evening, introduced to the audience a very old favorite in the person of Mr Richard Evans, of Longsight, whose unexpected appearance on the platform was.the signal for a general outburst of applause, and who materially contributed to the eveninii's amusement by his exceedingly clever character sketches, racy comic songs, and ven- triloquial interludes. The Birmingham Glee Party acquitted themselves in the most efficient manner, as did also the Fife Band (uuder the able direc- tion of Mr Wells, whilst the performances of the Juvenile Niggers were eminently creditable to the sable youngsters. The concert-ro im was rendered neautitul by a variety ot seasonable decorations, interspersed with numerous and artistically designed texts and mottoes, amongst the most conspicuous being Keep my commandments," Feed my Iambs," Love as Brethren," Glory to God." Love one another," Unto us a child is born," The Con- solation of Israel," "TheLord is the Makerof them all," "The Almighty God," "The Ancient of Ditys," "The Everlasting Father," "Love one another," &c., whilst over the platform was a large hanner with the inscription Wrexham Union- Welcome to our happy meeting." The room was was crowded in every part by a highly respectable audience of friends and supporters of the institution, in addition to the inmates themselves, who as usual were regaled with refreshments, and duly received their annual presents. At the close of the entertainment, prior to the singing of the national anthem, Mr Lester (the Guardian for Brymbo), rose to move a cordial vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Ralph, the respected Master and Matron, for the very kind treac and happy gathering they had all enjoyed, through their instrumentality, that evening. (Hear, hear.) This was a topic which he should like to speak upon for 24 hours—(laughter)—but he would not try their patience beyond a minute or two, while he called attention to one or two points deserving of their consideration and attention. If they only looked at the adornment of tne room they were in, it was evident that busy fingers had been at work, and considerable artistic taste brought to bear upon the decorations and they must also come to the conclusion that sound moral sense had guided the selection of the mottoes with which the walls were hung. (Applause.) That was one thing for which they must thank Mr and Mrs Ralph. (Cheers.) It was all very well for those who were visitors to come there and enjoy themselves, but with that enjoyment must come the reflection that there must have been a great deal of labour expended to bring things to the successful issue in which they had beet presented to them that night. (Hear, hear.) He knew Mr and Mra Ralph had experienced a great deal of anxiety and care in arranging that meeting and very many itnitortaiit points had to be duiy considered in selecting a programme ac- ceptable to the various tastes of a mixed audience. He thought, however, they had well fulfilled their task in this particular respect. (Applause.) As he said before, those present had many chances of enjoyment in life, but the inmates of that house had few such opportunities—the present occasion being one ot the greatest and most highly prized, and was, in fact, talked about for days and weeks and months both before and after the eveiit. (Hear, hear.) He could only remind them that were it not for the kindness, care, and attention wliieh Nir and Mrs Ralph exercised in carrying out their duties in that house, the inmates could never realize any such pleasure as that which they had enjoyed that evening. (Applause.) Personally he had thoroughly enjoyed their very pleasant and happy meeting, but he was sure they must all of them experience the grander and nobler feeling that they had in some degree contributed towards the pleasure of other*, who could not have so enjoyed themselves but for the efforts put forth on their behalf hy the officers of the establishment. (Loud cheers.) Mr Ho?ft DLvies warm!y seconded the resolu- tion, which was carried by acclamation "tiiree hearty cheers for Mr amI Mt?f R dph." and three cheers more" for the other officers of the HollsC who had contributed towards the entertainment. Mr Ralph briefly but suitably acknowledged the compliment and the kind allusions to Mrs Ralph and himself on the part of Mr Lester, wli ) was a very old friend indeed to the inmates of that house. (Hear, hear.) It had given him (Mr Ralph) great pleasure, since he came there 17 years ago, to give the inmates a treat sometime during the year, to relieve the trying monotony of daily life in the house. (Applause.) He could not, however, do this himself, aud their thanks were therefore due to the subscribers generally-(hear, hearl-and also to the officers who had rendered him ready and valuable assistance. (Applause, three cheers" each being given for the subscribers," Mr Richard Evans," Mr Lester, their old friend," aud Mr Howe! Davies, their new friend.") The siuging of the National Anthem then brought to a close a thoroughly enjoyable and most success- ful gathering. Subjoined is a liatowf the friends who kindly sub- scribed towards the Christmas Tree and New Year's entertainment :—Captain Griffith-Boscawen Mr G. Bradley, (Mayor of Wrexham) the Duke of Westminster; Sir W. W. Wynn. Birt., M.P. Sir R. A. Cunliffe, Bart., M.P. Sir R. Palmer, But. Right HOII. G. 0. Morgan.M.P.; Hon. G. T. Kenyon Col. Meredith; Col. Townshend Mr E. Evans, Bronwyifa; Mr T. Beakbane Mr P. Walker Mr T. Chilton Mr J. H. Foulkes Mrs White Mr Harold Lees Mr T. L .-Fitzhugh Mrs Egerton Mr W. H. and Mr C. E. Darby Mr T. Clayton Mrs Irven Mr A. E. Whie don Rev. T. H. G. Puleston Mr J. ykes Mr T. P. Jones-Parry Mr A. Balfour Mr E. Swetenham Mr S. Yorke; Mr A. Peel; Mr D. Rasbotham Mr R. A. Rasbothaiii Mr W. Lester; Mr W. R. Evans, Bangor Rev. R. O. Burton Rlw. Provost Hilton; Miss Poyaer; Mr W. Overton; General Townshend Captain Barker, Llyndir; Mr S. R. Bishop Mrs Dixon, Litt e Acton Mrs Hope Rev. T. Ll. Griffiths; Mr T. Painter Mr J. C. Owen Mr J. O. Bury Mr G. Plant Mr J. T. Davies, Cobden Mili Mr Evan Morris; Mrs Campbell, Bangor; MrJ. M. Jones, Dolgelly Mr W. A. Wright; Mr W. J. Russell; Messrs Timmis and Co. Broiighton Coal Co. Wrexham Brewery Co.; MrT Bostock, St. Asaph; Mr E. Calde- cntt; Zoedone Co. Mr J. Bury Mr J. Clarke Mr C Hughes Mr I. Shone Mr W. Lowe Mr Edward Wllliams Dr. Davies Dr. Williams; Miss Hayes Mr A. Sutton Mr J. B -ale Mr C. E. Thoruycroft; Mr J. Burton; Mr A. W. Ed wards Major Ford Major Coiirau Rev. G. B wshcr; Mr D. Wynne Mr John James Wrexham Waterworks Company Mr T. B. Wil- liams Mr T. Rowland Mr E. Row-land Mr J. beirtie Mr John Jones, Island Green Messrs W. Pierce; it. C. Chadwick; Davies Brothers R. Harrison J. B. Murless; Y. Strachan T, lug- ham T. Parker, Burton C. W. Parsonage; Pritchard, Brothers Hugh Davies E. Jones A. Padilon Mrs Rogers J. Gittens; D. D. Pierce J. Francis J. F. Edisbury E. M. Jones Wa:ter Jones; R. Potter; A!fred Owen; David Jones W. Phillips J. A. Chadwick J. Phcnuah Jones and Rocke; H. and P. Jones W. Jar vis G. Weaver G. Bates J. E. Powell; R, J. Wibiams Peters and Rowland; J. W. Jones Bayley and Co. R. W. Evans; R. Thomas Acton and Bury Howel Davies W. J. Williams; J. Randies LI. Lloyd J. Forrester; W. Roberts, Cefn; W. T. Cheetham Joseph Williams; B. Given W. Palmer R. Phennah; A. Nuttall; W. Tiiouias, Ashfield R. Roberts W. Evans Joseph Owens E. Wi:liams, Bersham S. Jones T Roberts; W. G. Ioiics M. Hughes, Adwy; W. Bjtt; E. Morgan; W. Jones, &c.
1♦---I DEPRIUDENO. THE PRUDENTIAL…
♦- I DEPRIUDENO. THE PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY. I LOCAL CASE. At Dale-street Police Court, Liverpool, on Thursday, before Mr Raffles, Wm. Heskoth, club collector, and Frederick Langdon, barman, were charged with obtaining, by false pretences, 9150 I from the Prudential Life Assurance Company. Mr Lumb, instructed by Mr J. L. Johnson, appeared to prosecute Langdon was represented by Mr R. Bartlett, and Mr Worship appeared for Hesketh. From the statement of Mr Lumb it appeared that a young man named Brvau Sunter, who at the time was employed as a publican's assistant in Liverpool, was induced by Langdon to insure his life for E150 in the company named, on the 29th of April, 1875. Hesketh was Langdon's father-in- law, and was the agent through whom the policy was effected, Bryan Sunter died on the 16th of December, 1876, intestate and his father, John Sunter, a farmer, living at Wrexham, was the legal administrator of the estate. John Sunter did make application to the Company for the amount of the assurance, but owing to the fact that he was unable to give the number of the policy and could not produce it, tho Com pany refused to pay. After the funeral of the de- ceased, Langdon told John Sunter of his son's in- surance, and offered to give him jE5 if he would obtain the registrar's and doctor's certificates, but Sunter refused to do so. In December, 1877, Mr Sunter received a letter from Hesketh, stating that Langdon wanted to have the matter settled, and that they were willing to give him (Sunter) E30 on condition that he would give them a memorandum of the duration of his son's disease. Mr Sunter did not answer the letter. In July, 1878. the prisoners went to the office of Mr Lupton, solicitor in Liver- pool, and informed him that they had been authorised by the father of the deceased to receive the money due upon the policy, and to administer the estate, and that they had arranged to pay John Sunter 150, the balance of the money to be divided between them, the prisoners. On the 5th July Mr Lupton wrote to Sunter to the effect that Langdon and Hesketh were willing to agree to his (Sunter's) terms. No notice was taken of this letter by Sunter. Shortly afterwards Hesketh went to Mr Lupton's office, taking with hima man whom heintroduced as John Sunter, the person who was entitled to administer the estate. They instructed Mr Lupton to take out letters of adminstration and to obtain the amount of the policy. The necessary bond was signed by the pretended John Sunter, and Mr Lupton accordingly prepared the necessary papers, and on the 16th of October, 187S, obtained fl47 odd from the Prudential Assurance Company. He gave a cheque for the amount to Hesketh, who said he would get one of their agents to cash it to save expense. The money was divided at Mr Lupton's ofifce, the pretended John Sunter getting 950. The receipt for the money was signed by that person and Langdon. The receiDt for the money endorsed on the policy was signed by the same persons, as was also the written authority to Lang- don to get the money. The real John Sunter did not hear of the matter for some time afterwards, and then he communicated with his solicitor, Mr Johnson, who wrote to the company, but they answered that the money had been paid in the usual way, and produced the written authority. xr- T k J L- -1 x _i .i ivir uuuiu 73LAItL nc piupuaeu. loll ciiarge tne prisoners with obtaining money by false pretences, forgery, perjury, and conspiracy to defraud. Mr John Sunter, farmer, 7, Market-street, Wrexham, was then called, and deposed to the facts as stated by Mr Lumb. At one of the inter- views Langdon, with whom witness was familiar, said he could get the money without his (witness's) aid by paying the company 20 per cent. Witness offered to give each of the prisoners JE5 if they would deliver up the policy, but they refused. After several interviews, at all of which witness declined to give them any assistance, Hesketh said Langdon had instructed him to say that Sunter had better come to terms or he would burn the papers. Witness answered that they could do as they liked about that. About six or eight months ago he was over in Liverpool and atw a friend, and in consequence of what the friend said, witness went to a solicitor and gave him instructions to act on his behalf. Witness did not at any time receive a' cheque for E147 from Mr Lupton, or for any other sum. Did not authorise anyone to receive the cheque or the policy money from the insurance company. The signatures to all the documents produced were forgeries. Mr JThomas Lupton, solicitor, deposed to the representations made to him by the prisoners as to their being possessed of the policy. Acting on their instructions he prepared letters of administration, which were signed by a person representing him- self as John Sunter, and -the money was obtained from the company. Mr Hughes, one of the company's managers at the head office in London, proved the payment of the money to Langdon on the authority of the documents now shown to be forged. Detective-Officer Ferguson stated that when he arrested the prisoners Hesketh said There is no fraud about it. A man representing himself as Sunter got the money, and I thought he was the right man. I only saw him once before." Langdon said I handed the policy over to Hesketh and he allowed me about JESS, which I owed him in rent. The prisoners were committed for trial at the assizes on the charge of forgery and obtaining money bv false pretences. The magistrate said he would take bail of two sureties of 9-100 each for each prisoner. ——
WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS.…
WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. I THURSDAY, JAN. 13th, 1880. I Present: Captain Griffith-B iseawen, chairman Mr A. W. Edwards and Mr S. T. Baugh, vice- chairinen; Messrs J. H. Ffoulkes, Elwafll Evana (Bro iwylfa), W. Thomas (A-difield). J. Baa'.e, S. it. Bishop, A. Risbotham, and J. Rogers Mr J. Bury, clerk. THE FOOTBRIDGE. With' reference to the proposed footbridge over1 the level eroding near the workhouse, a letter w&4 read from Mr Murne, amistant 8uperiuto.dnt Great Western Rutway, asking the guardians to state which they recommended—a footbridge or a -way,aittlin- that if either was constructed the present wicket gat"g would have to be ren-i(;veti. -I After some few remarks it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Bishop, seconded by Mr A. W. Edwards, that the clerk write iu reply to Mr Morris's letter stating that the guardians would be satisfied with a footbridge in substitution of the wickets, and expressing a hope that the matter would be proceeded with as soon as possible. I THE ABBOT OVKRSEKR3 AND THE RECENT I INQUIRY. The Clerk read the following letter from the Local Government Board Xrocal Government Board, Whitehall. S.W. SIR,—I am directed by the Local Government Roard to advert to the inquiry held on the Z.th u tirno by their inspector Air Murray Brown. in connection with the appeal which has been brought, by the lato overseers of the parish of Wrexham Abb t against the decision of the dis- trict auditor in certifying to be due from them at his audit of their accounts for the half-year ended at Lady Day, 18S0, the sum of £ i23 Os 41d it appear-* that the deficiency in the balance in the hands of the overseers, as shown by tht;ir &cc.,nnt in the book of receipts and payments, is caused hy the defalcation of the late assistant overseer, E. H. Wiliams, and the Board are desirous of being informed whether the guardians are prepired to institute criminal proceedings against him. I am, sir, your obedient servant, HUGH OWE: .)un or, 10th January, 1^81. Assistant Secretary. The Chairman This is a matter in which the Guardians are of course partly concerned, although the persono chiefly interested are the Overseers. The Guardians were the trustees of the Bond, and I should not be, myself, inclined to recommend the Board to institute any criminal proceedings against Mr W illiaUls unless the Overseers wish to take the initiative. I think if we do so, the movement •should come from the Overseers, and I therefore move that a copy of the letter be sent to the Over- seers, and that they be asked if they are prepared to request the Board to take proceedings. Mr Baugh said the Guardians might be co- prosecutors. The Chairman Yes, but I think the Overseers should be asked if they are prdlmred to take the initiative. I don't think it would be well for the Board to go on unless the Overseers are prepared to join in the matter—in fact, I think they are bound to join. The Overseers themselves are the real sufferers, and they are in a measure to blame, be- cause they should have looked better after their assistant overseer, for whom they were responsible. We are in a measure bound up with them in the matter, but I don't think it would be desirable for us to take proceedings in the first instance. The Clerk was accordingly requested to write to the Overseers on the subject. I THE MASTER'S BOOKS Shewed the numbers in the house to be 349, against 2:18 last year, and 346 last week vagrants relieved 63 imbeciles, 34 in schools—boys 42, girls, 43 receiving industrial training-boys, 10, girls, 12.
1THE PRUDE HAL ASSURANCE !…
1 THE PRUDE HAL ASSURANCE C MP NY. I DISTRICT AGENTS' ANNUAL SUPPER. On Thurslay evening, a very pleasant gathering assembled at Dodd's Cocoa Rooms, High-street, on the occasion of the annual supper to the agents of the Prudential Assurance Company in the North Wales district. The chair was occupied by Mr W. H. Lamb, the respected superintendent, Mr W. B"tt ably acting as vice-chairman, and there were also present, Dr H. V. Palin; Messrs Davies, Corwen E. Evans, Ruabon J. Peake, Brymbo T. Lee, J. Royston, J. Stanford, and T. P. Taylor, Wrexham J. Dawson, W. Jones, R. Jones, and T. E. Francis, Ruabon; Cross, Overton; J. Williams, Pentre W. H. Roberts, Moss. A most excellent repast, provided by Mr and Mrs Dodd in their customary satisfactory manner, having been duly discussed, the toast list was commenced, the chairman proposing the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, which were honored with loyal enthusiasm, Mr J. Stanford appropriately responding on behalf of the Auxiliary Forces. The Chairman then proposed the toast of the evening Prosperity to the Prudential Assurance Company," with which they were all connected in various capacities, either as agents, representatives, assistant superintendents, superintendents, medical referees, and last but not least, as policy holders. (Applause.) Referring to the North Wales District, he thought they might now congratulate themselves upon being able to look forward to brighter days and improved business. (Hear, hear.) The Chair- man proceeded to give a very succinct and interest- ing history of the company—its formation, progress, and general operations-after which, continuing his observations, he quoted a number of statistics from which it appeared that in December, 1879, the total income of the Company, in both branches, had reached the large sum of A:1,517,724 19s lid. (Hear, hear.) The sum of £577,019 18s 0,1 had been paid in claims and he thought therefore they had reason to be proud of their connection with a company which was the means of carrying relief into the poorest, and most deserving because provident families, at times when such assistance I was most sorely needed. (Applause.) Up to Dec., 1879, three millions of money had been paid in this way by the Company, and the greater portion in small suma. (Hear, hear.) After referring to the Industrial Branch which the Company inadeaspecial I feature in their business, the chairman said since he had been amongst them the agents had managed to make iu new business the sum (if X19 17s 31 per week gross, or an actual net increase (if E7 4s 2d ) per week. (Hear, hear.) This had been done since the 25th September last, and represented a sum of j6430 per annum. (Applause.) With re- gard to claims, during that short period, the total amount paid within a short radius of Wrexham in the Industrial Branch only, amounted to JE411 1203, (Cheers.) Referring to the ordinary branch of the Company's business, he would ask the agents to give, if possible, more attention to this department than hitherto, although during the brief period he had mentioned this branch had increased at the I rate of £ 50 per annum. (Hear, hear.) Personally, he was heart and soul with the Prudential Society, and his work in connection with it was not onlv a labor of duty but a labor of love, for he felt that he could not do too much for a company which had, during the last twenty years, invariably treated him with the highest honor, integrity, and con- I sideration. He therefore asked them to drink Prosperity to the Prudential Assurance Com- pany." (Cneers.) Mr Cross next proposed The Wrexham Dis- trict. Mr Bott suitably responded, and said the busi- ness they were eugaged in was that of teaching the working pftpulatioix the important lesson of self help. (Hear, hear.) Referring to the benefits conferred by the Company, he had himself paid in claims during the past year over .t: 150, and the gratitude with which the money was received by the distressed and bereaved families should, he thought, stimulate them all to increased exertions in promoting the good work of the Prudential Society, whichhe hoped would be evenmore success- ful in the future than it had been in the past. (Applause). Mr W. Davies proposed the Health of the Directors, Secretary, and Managers of Ordinary and Industrial Branches of the Company," which was warmly received and briefly acknowledged by the Chairman. Mr Bott then gave the Health of the Medical Referees-Dr Palin, Wrexham, and Dr. Evans, Brymbo"—wishing Dr. and Mrs Palin every happiness and prosperity. (Applause.) Dr. Paliu suitably responded, and expressed a sincere wish for the future prosperity and success of the society. The remaining toasts included "The Assistant Superintendents," proposed by Mr Dawson and acknowledged by Messrs W. Davies and E. Evans The Agents," proposed by the Chairman in com- plimentary terms, and suitably responded to by Messrs Bott, W. Jones, and J. Royston, the latter gentleman expressing the pleasure he felt at the high terms of praise in which Mr Limb had thought proper to allude to the agents and their work "ThePress"; "The Ladies," proposed by Mr J. Williams, and acknowledged by Mr T. P. Taylor; "The Chairman and Mra Lamb," pro- posed in eulogistic terms by Mr Bott, drunk with musical honors, and appropriately responded to by Mr Lamb. During the evening, a well-selected programme of vocal and instrumental music was effectively rendered by members of the company, including Mr J. Peake, Mr Francis, Mr J. Williams, Mr W. H. Roberts, Mr J. Stanford, Mr J. Dawson, and Miss Lillie Lamb, the latter young lady acquitting herself most creditably in her happy rendering of the pretty song of "The Wishing Cap." lisi Sweetman also skilfully presided at the pianoforte, and a most enjoyable evening was spent by all present. ¡
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MIDDLBSBOROUGH, Tuesday.—The quarterly mar ket has been crowded to-day, and on the whole a very cheerful feeling prevailed. Makers' prices were firm at not less than 42s for prompt deliveries of No. 3, but merchants' prices were very erratic, and varied from 41s to 42s 9d. Some of the smaller merchants who were obliged to sell, taking the lower price. A considerable business was done at 41s 3d. Warrants were, as usual, very difficult to get, and offers were made at 42s 6d for No. 3 forge. PkR have been sold at 40s 61, and have not fluctuated like No. 3. Con- nal's store to-day contains 130.774 tons, an increase of nearly 2,900 tons over the week, inquiries for finished iron were numerous to-day, but not much busitiesr3 re suited. Prices were fully maintained in all depart- ments. WOLVERHAMPTON, Wednesday.— The first of the current series of ironmasters' quarterly meetings for South Staffordshire came off here this afternoon, and was well attended. Lilleshall pigs were quoted at 65s for hot blast, and 851i1 for eold blast sorts. Marked bars were declared at L7 lft-i per ton hematite pi^s were 75s to 77s 61 other kinds of raw iron were equally strong, a rise upon the quarter (if 9 6.1 per ton being mostly demanded. Galvanised and sheets were dearer by 10s per ton. Coal wrs steady. All kinds of Frencli, Itali.in, an 1 Coionivi goods, at wholesale prices, at C. K. BENSON, AXD Go' North Wales Supply Stores, 14, High-streeti, Wrexham. All kilds of Patent Medicine^ and Prolwietaty Articles at wholesale prices, at G. K. BENSON, AND Go 8.. North Wales Supply Sityes, 14, Huh-etrait, Wrexham,
District News. ;
District News. I MOLD. | SEVERE WEATHER.—During th, week the weather hat4 been most severe. It commenced with a hard frost, which changed on Tuesday evening to snow, and during the night more snow fell than has been seen in Mold for very many years. Owing to the I frost, several people are thrown out of employment and considerable suffering is the consequence. POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT.— l'he first of a series of popular entertainments was given at tha National School-room, on Tuesilay iii,ht, the, Right Hon. H. C. Raikes in the chair. Notwithstanding that the weather was so inclement the room was crowded, and the audience was in the best of humours. A very gnod programme was provided and performed sucoe.-s- fully. At the close Mr R likes yave a short address in which he humourously recapitulated the evening's proceedings. OPENING OF JNKW COCOA ROOMS.— lhe new cocoa rooms in Church-lane which have been in preparation for some time were form vlly opened on Thurs lay last hy the Hon. H. C. Raikes. it will be within the recollection of our readers that about six months ago Mr Raikes convened a meeting of those interested in the cause of temperance, with a view to the establish- ment of a coffee and cocoa tavern in the town of Mold. The difficulty which met the committee at the outset was a convenient site several places were named, but the purchase money was ,o great that it put an end to all schemes of a thorough kind. The only question left to decide was whether some more modest tlcheme I was to be adopted, or whether the idea "boul.1 be indefinitely abandoned. Mr Raikes was stronirlv in favor of making a beginning even if only in a small way, and offered the committee the use of a house in Church-lane rent free for two years by way of an experiment. This was accepted, and a working com- mittee was appointed, with Mr Raikes as chairman and Mr C. Caudlin as honorary me-retary. The first business was to put the house in repair, and to solicit subscriptions in aid of furniture, &c. The appeal thus made has been very fairly responded to on all hands, and a sum sufficient to start the concern at least has been furnished, and it was decided to open the house at once. The house cliosen is the one on the right hand in ascending the steps leading to the church-yard, and the lower portion has been fitted up with boilers, cooking apparatus, &e. On the ground lfoor there are two principal rooms, one for ladies and another fitted up as a public bar. Upstairs there are three other rooms, the principal bein^ intended as a bagatelle room, another as a club room, and a third as a smoking or reading room, which, when completely furnished, will be highly convenient and we trust atttractire. The opening, as we stated before, took place on Thursday afternoon, when there was a numerous company present, i icludiug the Right Hon. and Mrs H. C. Raikes, Mrs Thompson, Plas Annie; the Revs. R. Ellis, vicar, and Mrs E lis, R. Edwards, E. Edwards. D. Burford Hooke and Mrs Hooke, Mr T. T. Kelly, Mr A. T. Keene and Mrs and Miss Keene, Mr &:fit Mrs A. lJ, Henderson, National and Provincial Bank; Mr F. Musgrave, North and South Wales bank; Mr W. Pring, Mr G. Bovdell, Chester; Mr J. W. Jones, Mr R. Foites, Mr J. Williams, &c. Tile Right Hon. H. C. Ritike-i, in opening the house, said he was very glad to see so many 1* lies and gentlemen present, and it augured well for the future prosperity of the institution to see so many taking an interest in I it. He might say that all of thlJI who bad til, well- being of the community at heart, Were glad of an op. portunity where they could all work in common, and he could hut think that t'le one they were then in- terested in was such all could unite to promote the common good. He was glad to say that in the effort to provide a room and house such as tli-y were in, all the members of the committee, which was of a thoroughly resectable character, were thoroughly agreed. There was no question but that an establish- ment on a larger scale, and id a more central podciott of the town, would have bejn more acceptable to them all, and he trusted the day was not far distant when all ol)l.),,rtuiii,v t)f the kind woulfl offer itself. But, such an undertaking was out of the question just then. and he for one was reluctant to abandon the idea on that ground, and wished to try the experiment on a smaller scale, aud learning to walk before they attempted to fly. There were diverse opinions as to the best mean< of advancing the temperance cause, us there were differences of opinion on evsry question, but this much would be universally acknowledged, that so long as those interested in the cultivation of temperate habits among the people provided them with institutions of that kind they must do well and so lon? as they on?red thm tii o?p tftnnity of enj"y- !ng an evening in a quiet and inteHint w.?y, tlte. 1 were doin? ?ood to tile body poiidc. Mf R:dke< then entered into a description of the rooms and their pur- poses. The larzer room down stairs would be the bar, cocoa, coffee, tea, and other refreshments would be supplied. The smaller one W;LS intended for the ladies, who would turn in on occasions. Also it was intended to provide for a want often felt in Mold, that or farmers' wives who Cu to the town and did not like to visit the pubiic-houset., but wanted a place where they could have a little refreshment and a chat with their friends before returning home. Of the three rooms upstairs, one was intended for a club room, where members of the many friendly societies might go to pay their monthly subscriptions, and he should he glad to give it gratis for two years to any club applying for it. (Applause.) In the larger room they intended to put up a bagatelle table, also tables for chess, draft. and other innocent games. To provide such a table, Mr P. B. D. Cooke, of Gwysaney, h id promised a considerable subscription, which would go towards purchasing it, and he trusted that others would imitate so good an example. The other small room would I be used as a reading one, in which he hopsd to get a small collection of books, and perhaps one or two papers, but it was not at ail intended to be in opposi- tion to the other one iu which Mr Hooke took so Kreat an interest, 'fim instShnri-ui W"U!d be conducted solely as a cocoa aud coffee house, and in no neu?e a reading room as auch. In conclusion, Mr Raikes invited the b,HeR and ?enttemen present to a cup of I tea or coffee at the htr.-Tiie Rev. Roger Edwards asked to be allowed to say how glad he was to see a coffee and cocoa room an accomplished fact in the I town of Mold. and it wa; then their duty especially to honor him to whom honor was due—the RLthu Hon. H. C. Raikes. (Applause.) They must look I upon Mr Raikeg as the chief promoter of the move-I ment, for whilst they had been wishing for a scheme and planning one he came forward and offered them that house rent free for two years. He begged to propose that the best thanks of that assemblage be j given Mr Haikes for his worthy beneficence, and his successful e fforts in that cause. He would also pro- r pose that thanks be y iven to the secretary, Mr Caudlin, who had labored incessantly and successfully in the same cau<e.—The Rev. R. Ellis seconded the proposal, and endorsing every word that fell from Mr Edwards with respect to Mr Itaikes and Mr Caudlin. I —The proposition was put and carried with applause. Mr Raikes biiefly acknowledged the compliment, and j the company adjourned to the bar to open the house in a more substantial manner. BRYMBO AND BROUGHTO TEMPERANCE MEETING.—On Monday evening, Mr H. J. Williams, c. Plenydd," vi-ited Brymbo, and gave a very telling address on the Temperance ques- tion at the Engedi < Hiapel. DEBATIHO CLASS.—On Wednesday evening the question "Should Ireland have Home Rule ?" was discussed at a meeting of the above class. Mr Henry Brain occupied the chair. Mr Geo. Whitehouse, National School, led on the affinnativ, and Mr Wnr. Darhy was leader of the nelacive mide. A good dis- cussion followed, and the votes being taken, it was found that the members were equally divided, but the Chairman gave his casting vote in favor of Home Rule, which view was therefore carried. At the next meeting a paper oh the British Constitution" will be read by Mr Astley, to be foilowed by a discusion. I HOPE AND CAERGWRLE CHRISTY MINSTRELS.—The real original troupe of North Wales Christy Minstrels will give performances in the Bridge End National School, on Monday and 'c l i-lit i on i%foti(la)r and Tuesday next. They propose giving a varied pro- gramme. OPENING OF THE WOODEN CHURCH AND COCOA ROOMS AT PICNYPPORi)D.-On Wednesday next, a special service will be held in the Wooden Church, Peiiyffordd, when the Rev. Ro vlan l Kllis, of Mold, will preach. On Saturday, tiie 22nd, a public meeting of the Hope branch of the Church < f England Temperance Society will he held. The Rector of Hope will address the meeting. A concert will also be given at 7.30 the same night. u ROSSETT. INATIONAL ZSCFIO()L.-L'ile distribution of prizes to the children attending the day school took place in the school-room on Friday week. A capital pro- gramme, consisting of songs and recitations, was gone through most creditably hv the children, to the great delight of the parents and friends who had assembled. The room was beautifully decorated by the teachers with evergreens and mottoes, while the hright and happy faces of the children added much to the pleasure of the proceedings. The motion songs given by the little ones were heartily received. The Rev. T. V. Wickham gave a short address to the children, after which the prizes were handed to the deserving ones by Miss Boydell, Alyn Cottage. The following was the programme UPPKR DIYHIIOS. Christmas Carol. Now sing we merry Xmas,, K..citatioQ, "Doa't (humhle, So g .c Merry hearts are ours," «tee. "<;nme j"inw?th me," Dialogue "The children's *'i''hMS, Song and chorus. 'reaming of home and mother," S )ng I iitteli the sunshine," H-citation The story of Jack Frost Song Let it pass Sons! The -iiiiiiiy heart." Dialogue "Common t'l..I,¡," Humeroui song. The Cuckoo and the tionkey, INFANT'S DIVISION. Song "The Cloc?; I. The village bells," SO-IJ; Cle Ln yonr hoots, sir," St)nsr The birdies call Sd)ng The Cllhhl..r," Sung. "Tommy and the apples." LLANGt >LLEX. DEATH OF MRS ROBHRT.S, OUMOSDE C!OTTAG;H.-Oll Tuesday, tile above e-tuemed la-ly died at her resid- ence in Bsrwyn-sfreet, at the rip > age of 88. Deceased was in early life for many years ia the service-of Lady Eleanor Butler at-(I Miss Ponsuihv, the well known Ladies of Llan olleu." woo i v their wills, left her and her sister, the t ite Mrs William Morgan, Hall- mtrept, handsome legacies, whwh they both continued to eilloy ilit.iii-, the rem d ider of their ltveR. Some forty years ago Nie-i w.t., one of the leading tradesmen of the town, a,id it was be who firlit introduced the maiujfacuir-: of fl trtnel into the neighbourhood, which kits fortaed the btiple industry of the place. SuppEtt.-On Mondayevenifi.% Mr Newbi.rv, Royal Hotel, entstt ined about sixty tradespeople aiui work- people to snpoer in the large room ° ,ive the va ilts attached tothi hotel. the goes:, includwl all the local ogicials of the Giea'. Westert'1 way Company the workmen of Messis. Ev n« am Worri-^ builders who aru now engaged in maUiog exr iyj ltera- jnns in the hor/e!, the employ^ of Mr* srs Tanqueray'g brewery. &c. A'nict f-u o/ptuous rc ast was pro tded and a very pleasant and d i blflll f was a'.ient. SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS, '/Before Major Tot. tenha'a and Capt.j-.la Dickin. j yi UM 7'f?<;«ffK,<rA'?r.)i-?!.tf(?-/7/'r?'o)', Ji ;qlt1.'a". -Mr Kva.)?..???y..)-t..ti. H.t.?'-i't?n jiV. I, n.'ar d .?t- M rT r   rii-,] ';Ntr T. -T. l,aizi!i, wic'),for?m< H! the;tm..t!'tof.)uu;t? I'Vy \y' ■ defendant on the trlyn road by h?tttt'?rw ??' Defendant, who did not appear, was i.rdereo ro >'> "» the money with costs. Ejectment Order Messrs Guirron, Parrv oil Thomson, hre?era, Wrexham, applied for a f?i I f e  ectilit-lit t 'I'h  on er 0 ejectment against Thomas Attwell, Feath r« Inn, Llangollen, the first application having Jaded OH account of some inf"rm?)iry in the ?ni:)? oft! notice. Satisfactory evid?ftc?ht?iit?beftt?j?)) ? the legal formalities h?d b"" complied with in tt-? j instance, the usual "nifr was made, Hauants to i issued al the exoiration of 21 days. yA? of Lead, -Jo')n Humphreys, joiner, Rt'idliv. n'a? brought up in custody ct):u?f? with stent? 3mh«. of lead from th? w<.rk-t)").f ??.?r.q t\?? j and Morris, buiiders. It appears fr'ttnthefvi?, ? that Mr Edward M"niM. "fthennn.whoi. the blhit of c&Hit)? at the woi kshop huf Jvery ni L>lt to see that all is rijbt he?rd ""ID h«i<e about ?'" o'ctuck nn Saturday night, an I after watching f„r few mmute sav prisoner c uning on tho wail H f.<Ut)?ed him a considerable distance up tile stre te and when opposite thd K?-;tn? he ssiz-d liiul i hrou?ht him ha?k to the workshop. (I'1 the way they met Potice-ser??nt Jones w). followed them to the sh't?. t*"?'r?dnitted the IIfInc, and hfg??d hard for ).?d"n. A few da previously Messrs Morris and Kvatis 1111.1 taken Illl" k t' 111 oil t-) wor k out ot pity. A c mviciio,, for ii,taciliti, having been also placed against him he was now sentenced to six weeks with liard LOCAL BOARD, THURSDAY.—Present: Atr S C' Fell, eha.irm?n; (?'apt?m l?xy. 'M?,  M.?i.. Ed. Roberts, Win. J.?. S. Llojd JoneiT Jno. Rowlands. Map of r?tp?.—'rho minutes of previous meetiii')' and the notice of present meeting h?viu? h?n rea by the clerk, it was r sol ved on the inotiou of the Chairman, that the scale of lOin. to the mile decided at the previous meeting in reference to t,ht above map he altered to 4in. to the mile, as this was con. sidered amply large enough for all ordinary purpose 't he Water Sitpiplg.-Iii reply to the Chairman, the Surveyor said that the experiment tried titirijig the last month of turning the water tlwuy fr-iiii tiie lower parts of the town for four hours every evening had hitherto worked satisfactorily, no complaints having since been received from the upper portions of the town of a scarcity of water. It was thereupon re- solved to continue the experiment for some time longer, the Snrveyur mean while being instructed to take proceedings against a few of the worst cases where the water was allowed to run waste. The Late Surveyor'* Accountll,-l'he Clerk reported that the balance due to the Board upon the accounts of the late surveyor had been H&tisf&cLtirity exi)lained and the amount paid into the bank. The hooks, how: ever, were not in a state in which the auditor would pass them. It was therefore resolved that the cheque for salary due to the late surveyor he withheld until such time as the books are properly completed. Surveyor's Iteport.—'l'lm report detailing the work done during the month wm rt-ii(l. -,N(iticus had been served upon several parties as to the lopping of hedges and trees along the public highways, while the sur- veyor had verbally requested others to do the work. Mr C. Richards distinctly refused to lop the trees near Plas Newydd.—Capt. Parry thought he would I have doue the same it a similar lequest had been made to him, as it spoiled the trees by cutting them on one side.— l'he Chairman said that a legal notice compelled persons to cut them.—Capt. Parry said that the case ivas different if the trees impeded the traffic.—Tne Board uitun itely left the m:Lttff t., the discretion of the surveyor, at the same time inti- mating that all trees should be lopped to 13 ft. above the centre of the road. The Works Cominiite-o.riie minutes of the ordinary meeting and also of two adjourned meetings of the Works Committee were read by the clerk. It was agreed that the hydrants near Mile End should not be put up at the expen-e of the Board. The Gas Com- pany had agr-ed to light the additional lamps recently put up in various parts of the town Oil the sametermn a-A the contract tor the other lamps.—Mr Joseph Evans had attended the committee with reference to his intention of renting the north side of the Market- ball as a furniture warehouse. As ho we wer he only proposed to pay a relit of m) or tIO a year and insisted upon 41,iitig the work at his own expense, the negotia- tions with him had fallen through.—With respect tn Mr C. H. Humphreys it had beeii arranged to let the south portion of the hall to him at U I-ellt Of 918 a y..a.r, the Board undertaking to carry out the necessary alterations. Plans of the snoie, prepared by Mr Morris Roberts were approved of, and it was resolved th tt tenders he advertised for before the next meeting of the Board. The Public Pu..tpalhll.-A. Dcputatú)lt.-In con- formity with a re">-lution passed at a town's meeting held recently in the Grapes Hotel, at wmch about a hu dred j-ers mn were pie-ent, a deputation, consisting of Mr Joseph Gough, Air Clno les W illiams, and Mr Henry Harri-, waited upon the Board to urge upon them the desiraltilii y of tak iig steps for securing for the public use a footpath ab .ut a uide to the east of the town, and known as Llwybr-y-Doivdd.—Mr Pugh in introducing the deputation, explaimd that the railway company's line pas-ed over t lis footpath at both ends, and that they were now taking steps to prohibit the puhlic use of the path a notice board having been put up at both ends to that effect. The o .her meml er, of the deputat on h.,villg spoken to the same effect, the Chairman expre-sed the pleasure t'ie B.iir(i fell in seeing th, I u iiic spirit roused in connection with a matter of this kind ir was to him a very healthy sign. He co i!d assure them they had the fullest sympathy of the Board in tiiis matter, and he hoped by the next m eting to be in a position to give them a satisfactory explai.ation of the position of the public in relation to their footpath. The deputation having thanked the Board for the courtesy shown them on this occasion, then retired. n. t Alleged Vbstrvr.twn.— lhe minute or the worns Committee in relation to the erection of a "tr, no fcnce and gate by Captain Best, at the top of the road I leading to Feliu Pengwern, was confirmed, and the matter further referred to the said committee for con- sideration. payment of the following 18iderltion. C he q ues for the p&yment of the following accounts were drawn out and Mt?tifd :—Incmnct&x, f 10 0s Alt Roberts, h: J< keeper, ? 13<; Mr William Edwards, smith, £ 1 f>s 3 t Mr Samuel Willi3mg, scavenger, i!15 Is Mr Edward Parry, pl&sterer, ?2 124 2d Insut-mc? premium, ?4 2? Mr ?. T. Jagger, instalment OL loan, £ 10; t!itt.??l7H?5d; Memn Wackin and Davies, painters. £ 1 15- Alessl's LvAns and Aiorris, builders, £ 5 3s Air R. T. Jones, late surveyor, isaiar-.v, 216 (is UJ; Air T. K. Jones, sur- veyor, salary, £3 19-, &c., &c. RUABON. ACLTDENT HOSPITAL.-The secretary acknowledge- with thanks the sum of 12s from the Ruabon Lodge of Good Templars. LITERARY MEKHNU.—On Monday evening a literary meeting was hdl,! in the Salem Baptist Chapel, Penycae, when a good programing M solos, ami competitions iu music and p utry was gone through.
I THE i.ELIEF FUND.
I THE i.ELIEF FUND. Yesterday (Fri lay) afrc-n ion the Kxecutive Com- mittee of the Relief Fund at the Guildhall under the presidency of the Mayor (Mr G. Bradley), for the purpose of considering the advisability of distributing relief duiing the present severe weather and after some discussion it was moved by the Vicar, seconded by the Rev. E. Jerman, and carried unanimously, that the General Committee he asked to attend a meeting at the Guild- hall at tweive noon on Monday to take tho matter into their considerat ion. All gentlemen feeling aiiinterewt in the matter are requested to attend.
,w LIVERPOOL COLIN MARKET.
w LIVERPOOL COLIN MARKET. LIVERPOOL, Friday. Tho market opens very steady for wheat, but with only a moderate attendance, business is slow in developing itself. Indian corn opens with holder* asking 5s 6 I for new mixed American. The weather continues very severe, the country is under snow, and there is a dense fog this morning.
I LONDON CORXilMARKET.
I LONDON CORXilMARKET. Lotfoosr, Friday. Wheat opens strong, held inoro money. Oats and maize quite as dear. Fine barley in improved reo quest. Other kinds quiet. Beans, peas, and flour steady.
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Late Advertisement. WILLIAM BOLTON, DECEASED. \LL Creditors and other Persons having claims or d, Amsiticis upou ur a?imt the estate of Mr Wn- Bol., late of Brooklands, Wrexlt,m, in the county of Denoien, gentleman, decetse I, are hert)by required to sent to me, the undersigned solict r for Thomas Frederick B ltODi 0 Dove Nest," Windermere, in the county of VVestinorelao &t)mn.. or to t e s?.t Thoa Fred, H,wn, the eMCUMr under the w.U .f the sa.d Wm. Bolton, p »r'i^ writing of their respective debts, claims, or d,mants, for examination and discharge. Dated thia 14th day of .,& iu ry, 183L HKNRY HU vlpiiRKYS, 171a- Solicitor, 4, T(jllple I..w.
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THKm was » yni i^ mm of Dairies, Whose corns <1x1 so t!gk!e and tease, S I ho sent for a box Of the shield-i or Allc icV Which apeeJi y cut-id tiltl disease. A Ivly who liv-ul at Leghorn, Was sa fly distressed by a corn, lu glonn it quit c iut her So she tried u ■: !.»rii plaster (One of A'lcock'-) 'tw is well by the worn. 1110 .'1 frmtod ?HhH I (I -knd 0 n..al ff?«</ A i r, Mt?t, Advwtiser" ntT<-? Nnzji? MFI Sq:nu?, Wrexham, in the unty of Denbigh. published on T?-iAtta 3nd •j.turdays )?t tlis &bll? Otac??, ?nd a?n ? the t?t:?.: )..«nt o< M''?? PW V, L-, High Street, ?t'i. the C'moty of '°"tt.,t(t. the A?; of Mr H::t-m :s wards, Orww, in lr F,. Tho CrW" OotiBty o{ Mpri'.Beth: ? M' <-?-?y'?'S?.t?:- Oswestry, in the C »inty wf i?' -p; :? &tthe ?"?" t mnt of Mr Wm. Aston, M?kft p, Ch?Mr, Ln <?unt?.)< Chester by MELf<? Kinx ',Rtrw WreKh?m. A.for_ld: Ct!ARLRS ()KftK«E Rhv"gy'The Cross, (?WtMtt?. ?..r?"< K' ?tQ'K"? RH I Parht Wro?jMB. &!o-eM d.-JtW? tMh. 1884