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ELECTION OF MAYORS. j WREXHAM. At the annual Coiincil meeting for the election of Mayor there were present the Mayor (Alderman Strachan), Aldermen E. Smith, J. Oswell Bury, and John Williams, Councillors Walter Jones, W. E. Samuel, J. Beale, David Jones, B. Owen, W. Pierce, Richard Jones, J. B. Murless, W. J. Sisson. J. Gittins. J. Prichard, and S. T. Baugh Mr Thomas Bury, town clerk Mr J. W. M. Smith, borough surveyor Mr D. Higgins, sanitary inspector. A considerable number of the general public also assembled in the Council Chamber, and upon the table in addition to the mace was also placed the handsome loving cup presented to the Corpora- tion by Mr J. fl. Leech, of Garden, on the occasion of Sir Watksn's return t,) Parliament in 186S. THE ELEC TION OF MAYOR. The Town Clerk having announced that this was the:first business, Ald. J. Oswell Bary said he rose with great pleas uretopropose as mayor Mr Councillor J. B. lurless. Twelve years ago, after being returned at the head of the poll, Mr Murless was elected chief magistrate of that borough, and had dis- charged the duties of that high offiso with infinite credit to himself and satisfaction to the ratepayers. (Hear, hear.) Then, as now, Mr Murless possessed the good opinion and respect of the inhabitants, and he was sure no greater proof could be brought forward of Mr Murlefis, popularity at the present time than the fact that he was, on a recent occa- sion, returned by a triumphant majority as coun- cillor representative of one of the most important wards of the borough. (dear, hear.) He was sure there was no necessity for him to tell them of Mr Murless' go,Jd qualities or of his capabilities to fill the office in a satisfactory minuer because they had already had isuiffcient proof I of that, and he was sure that by his courteous manner and business qualifications exhibited on a previous occasion he certainly merited election that day. (Applause.) He trusted this election would be unanimous and that they would have the same satisfaction at the end of his period of office as was experienced on the former occasion, also that they should be able to look back to his year of office as one which had been spent in doing good for the town and for the benefit of the ratepayers. (Applause.) Mr W. E. Samuel said he begged to second Mr Alderman Bury's nomination that Mr Murless fill the civic chair for the ensuing year. He could fully endorse all that had been said by Mr Alder- man Bury respecting Mr Murless, who was one of the moat popular mpn in the district-(hear. hear) —and although he had not been a member for the last twelve years he had lost none of his old repu- tation, and his recent election fully bore this out. (Applause.) Since the town had been divided into wards he did not think there was one member who had polled so large a number of votes as Mr Murless did at the last election. (Hear, hear) It would be useless for him to sound Mr Murless' praises, which were known throughout the district, and he hoped Mr Murless, if he was returned to fill the chair that day-aud he felt conSdent that he would be—would have a prosperous year of office, and he knew it would be said at the end of the term that Mr Murless had presided over the proceedings of that Council in that fair and im- partial manner which had characterised the con- duct of his predecessor. (Applause.) The Mayor: Has any other gentleman a candi- date to propose ? Mr Walter Jones said he rose to propose another gentleman of certainly equal ability. It was a painful position for him to be placed in-Mr Murless and himself being such old friends—but he felt it to be his bounden duty. He had known Mr Murless from the first day he came to Wrexham, and he admired his conduct all through, but as a matter of principle he must really protest against one thing, and that was this. If there was any person equally capable and willing to take the office of mayor, then those honors should be conferred annually upon one who was fit and competent. He objected most emphatically either to continue continuity of office or re-election. Those honors ought to be divided amongst the younger members if they were willing to accept them. (Hear, hear.) Mr Murless did his duty admirably ,during the year he was mayor, and he was only sorry he could not say of his two friends sitting next to next— How happy could I be with either Were t'other dear charmer away! (Hear, hear.) As it was, however, they must face the fact. He was going to propose Mr Councillor Baugh, a gentleman who had served the town and neighbourhood well, and who for a quarter of a century had been a member of the Board of Guardians, acting as deputy-chairman for more than half that period, and his labors had been in. fatigable. (Applause.) He had fulfilled his duties worthily, and possessed the esteem of his fellow- townsmen and he did not know if he were to look all around Wrexham that he could find any person more fitted to fill the chair for the ensuing year than Mr Baugh. (Hear, hear.) He had never heard but one objection to Mr Baugh, and that was to his idea a most frivolous one. viz., that he was not a large ratepayer. If, however, Mr Baugh was not a large ratepayer, he represented, as agent, very large ratepayers, and he might say that he thought it was partially under- stood last year when Mr Baugh was put up to be knocked down by one, that he was to be unani- mously elected this year. But, as Dizzy said, 41 Many things have happened since then (Iaughier)-many things had transpired to change the current of events. He might say, however, that there was not one gentleman in that room who could challenge Mr Baugh's perfect and abso. lute fitness to occupy the office of mayor. lAp. plause.) Mr B. Owen rose with great pleasure to second the nomination. As Mr Walter Jones had already said, Mr Baugh was a gentleman eminently quali- fied to fill the office. He had been a member of the Board of Guardians for 25 years, and had oc- cupied the important position of viocuairman of that body. When he (the speaker) came into that Council he felt himself entirely free trom any sect or party, and when he voted last year for the pre- sent Mayor, he felt he was entitled to the honor by virtue of his long office. Mr Baugh had only lost by one vote, and it was generally understood that those who sup. ported Mr Strachan last year would support Mr Baugh this. He had therefore felt it his duty since then to support Mr Baugh, and he should verv much regret if there was any party feeling brought into that Council in connection with this matter, (Ap- plause.) Personally he thought those of older standing should take the chair, and he thought the present election would now only hang upon one vote. Mr W. Pierce said he had hoped that Mr Baugh would have been elected mayor without any oppo- sition, but he was sorry to see that this would not be the case. In supporting Mr Baugh, he did not intend to introduce party feeling at all and he said this verv sincerely. (Hear, hear.) He did so for the reason that he supported Mr Strachan last year, when he thought Mr Strachan had then the greatest claim the chair, having been in the Council for some years, and his office of Alderman terminating this year he would not have another opportunity. Well, he must say that he had never regretted the wote he gave last time, (Hear, hear. ) Mr Straehan, with his warm heart, genial countenance and kindly grip—(hear)—had fulfilled the duties of his office with credit to himself and satisfaction to the Council. (Applause.) That he thought every- one would endorse. He now ventured to think, however, that his friend Mr Baugh's claim was greater than that of any of the Council. Mr augh had been a member of the Council some years, and his term of office would expire next wear. Mr Baugh Two years, Mr Pierce. Mr Pierce (continuing) said he did not presume to speak of the qualifications of Mr Baugh as they probably all knew them better than he (the iopeaker) did, bat he sincerely hoped that this year Mr Baugh would be elected. (Applause.) He was happy to welcome MrMurless to the Council. (Hear, hear.) Some years ago he had served the office of Mayor very ably and most liberally, but he thought Mr Mjurless could now afford to wait another twolvo months -(hear, hear) —and then he should have quite as much pleasure in voting for Mr Mnrless as he now had in voting for Mr Baugh He thought, for the make of courtesy to an old and valued public man, they should elect Mr Baugh this year. He knew Mr Murless had a majority of friends in that room, but he trusted, as he said before, that, as a mere matter of courtesy Mr Baugh would be elected. (Applause.) The votes were then taken with the following reault:- For Mr Murless. For Mr Baugh. The Mayor, Councillor Walter Jones, Alderman Smith, Prichard, » Bury. tv B. Owen. „ Williams. W. Pierce. Councillor David Jones, It J. B. Murless, S. T. Baugh, J. Gittins, ,u W. E. Samuel, Richard Jones, „ W. J. Sisson. „ J. Beale. The Mayor I suppose I give mv casting-vote, Mr Town Clerk? The Town Clerk Yes, air. The Mayor Then I give it in favor of Mr Mur- less. The Mayor-elect then made the usual statutory declamtion, after which The Ex-Mayor, in investing hie successor with the gold chain of office, said he had a double pleasure in presenting Mr Murless with the chain because he had subscribed his ten guineas towards itsporchuewhenhe was in the Council twelve years ago. He endorsed all that had been said in laudation of Mr Murless at the time he previously occupied the civic chair, and he was sure every one would be pleased to learn that Mr Murless had again accepted office as Mayor of that borough. (Applause.) He hoped when Mr Murless retired from office he would receive similar congratulations to those of which he was the recipient in 1871. (Hear, hear. ) He was sure no man had had greater opportunity of judging of Mr Murivea inmness habits, and although some might say that Mr Murleas bad ruled them with martial law, he 1: was sure no one did greater honor to the chair I than Mr Murless had done during his year of oiffce, and he begged to congratulate him upon his I election that dav. (Applause.) The Mayor said he could not sufficiently thank I Mr Alderman Bury, Mr Councillor Samuel, and the ex-Mayor for the kind way in which they had j spoken of him. It was twelve years since he was 1 first installed in the chair to which he had just i been again elected, and when he reflected that I upon the first occasion his residence amongst them had only been of some seven years' duration, he l thought he had every reason to be satisfied with II the kindness he had experienced from his fellow townsmen, because the honor conferred upon him that day was the greatest honor that could be conferred upon a townsman, and no one ap- I preciated it more than he did. (Applause.) He had to tender his hearty thanks to those gentle- men who had voted for him, and to say that he hoped it would not be his fault if the proceedings of that Board were not conducted in an itn- partial manner. (Hear, hear.) He hoped he should have the assistance of his friends on bath sides, as he had the last time he had the honor of filling the chair. He thought he would not allude to anything that had passed, but he would make J one little observation in reference to their speeches in that Chamber. They were all men of business, and had got business to attend to. and attending Council meetings was a considerable tax and he would therefore urge upon his fellow councillors the advisability of abreviating their remarks as much as possible, so as not to consume time, which, as they knew, meant money. (Hear, hear.) He would not, as he said before, allude to what bad passed—it was probably best not to do so- (hear)—but before he sat down he begged to propose a vote of thanks to the retiring Mayor, a resolu- tion which he was sure would not only be sup- ported by that Board, but endorsed by the town at large. (Applause.) Mr Strachan had fulfilled his duties with great credit to himself and satis- faction to the town generally, and he had there- fore very great pleasure in proposing a vote of thanks to him on his leaving the chair. (Renewed aPDlause. Mr Walter Jones seconded the proposition with much pleasure, and endorsed everything that had fallen from the Mayor. He was sure that during his year of office. Mr Strachan had gained the good opinion of everybody, having discharged his im- portant duties well and faithfully and with the ut- most courtesy. (Applause.) Mr Strachan, in returning thanks, said when he accepted office he accepted it as a duty he owed to the town, and if he had given satisfaction he was amply rewarded. (Hear, hear.) He thanked them all for their kindness and consideration towards him-having received nothing but the greatest courtesy and kindness both inside and out- side the borough. He wished before he retired from the room to return his deepest thanks to the Town Clerk for his kindness, his courtesy, and his advice upon allocasions-(hear, hear)—he would even go further and say that they must all consider themselves very fortunate indeed in possessing so able a man to advise them. (Applause.) He could hot sufficiently express his thanks to the Town Clerk, who had made his (the speaker's) office a light one, with whom he had never once been at cross purposes, and to whom he could not pay too great a compliment. (Applause.) He had also to thank their Borough Surveyor, Sanitary Inspector, and Medical Officer of Health for the courtesy and assistance he had received at their hands. (Renewed applause.) The church bells rang as usual as soon as the re- suit of the election became known outside. Mi Baugh said as a defeated candidate, like he was last year-being within sight of the goal but not reaching it-he felt he was defeated, but not disgraced. (Applause.) He could bear defeat as well as any man, and could shake hands with persons who opposed him upon any occasion or under any circumstances. (Hear, hear.) He never carried any feelings of animositity against anyone—(hear, hear)—but he must say that the result was not what he anticipated from friends he had known. However, it had now gone for ever-(no, no)—he had lived too many years in that neighbourhood to expect now to attain the office which Mr Murless held that day. He could only add that be had upon all occasions done everything in his power to further the interests of the neighbourhood—(hear, hear)—and he should go from this world in the full consciousness of having done his duty. (Applause.) With reference to long speeches, alluded to by the Mayor. he could assure them they would never be troubled with long orations from him. (Hear, hear.) He trusted that all byegones would be byegones, and that they should all take their positions at that Board as heretofore. (Applause.) ELECTION OF ALDERMEN. The next business was to elect two aldermen in the room of Messrs E. Smith and Yeaman Strachan, who retired by rotation, and the voting papers having been distributed and filled up they were opened by the Mayor with the following result For the re-election of Mr Strachan and Mr E. Smith Ald. J. Williams, Ald. J. Bury Messrs 3. B. Murless, David Jones, W. E. Samuel, and W. J. Sisson. For the election of Mr W. E. Samuel and Mr Walter Jones Messrs Walter Jones, J. Prichard, W. Pierce, R. Jones, B. Owen, S. T. Baugh, J. Gittins, and J. Beale. Messrs Samuel and Walter Jones were thus elected by a majority of two. Mr Alderman Walter Jones returned thanks for the great honor conferred upon him and could only say that his best efforts should be devoted to the proper fulfilment of the duties devolving upon him. (Applause.) Mr Alderman Samuel also thanked those who had supported him for the honor conferred upon him and trusted he should fill the office to the satisfaction of all. (Applause.) APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. The appointment of the various committees was then proceeded with. GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. Mr David Jones proposed, and Mr Ald. Bury seconded, that Mr Ald. John Williams be ap- pointed chairman of the General Purposes Com- mittee. Mr B. Owen proposed, and Ald. Walter Jones seconded, as an amendment, that Mr Baugh be appointed. On a division, Mr Baugh was elected by nine votes to five, and both he and Alderman Williams thanked those gentlemen who had voted for them. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Mr Baugh proposed, and Ald. Walter Jones seconded, that Mr J. Beale be chairman of the Finance Committee, Mr David Jones proposing, and Aid. Samuel seconding, as an amendment, that Mr Ald. J. Williams be appointed. On a division Mr Beale was elected by eight to six, and suitably returned thanks. The Lighting, Cemetery, Sinithfield, and Free Library Committees were then appointed. THE NORTH WALES COLLEGE. On the motion of Mr Richard Jones, seconded by Mr Alderman Williams, Mr Charles Hughes was unanimously appointed a member of the Court of Governors for the North Wales College, to repre- sent the Municipal Borough of Wrexham. QUARTERLY MEETINGS. The Town Ulerk stated that at quarterly meet- ings of the Council in future only such business as appeared on the agenda could be dealt with, except, of course, statutory business relating to elections, and so forth. Alderman Williams You can't spring a mine upon any one with any resolution. The Town Clerk: No, sir. Aid Williams A very good and proper thing, too! THE MAYOR'S PROCESSION.—RIVAL BANDS The Town Clerk said it was usual at that meet- ing for the Mayor to fix the Mayor's Sunday, and to invite the Council to accompany him to church if such was his intention, and his Worship then fixed Sunday, November 25th, as the day for the procession. Mr J. Gittins thought it would be very desir- able to dispense with the noise of the band upon these occasions, especially as they had made repre- sentations with regard to the band ef the Salvation Army. He should be happy to attend the service at Church personally, but he certainly thought they should do away with the noise of the band, and he threw this out as a suggestion. Mr Baugh also thought they should not give anyone a chance of saying that on the first oppor- tunity after getting the Salvation Army to stop their band the Council proceeded to church accompanied by a band themselves. Let the Council show a good example. Ald. Walter Jones said the Salvation Army were perpetually dinning the noise into their ears, whereas the Mayor's procession only occurred once a year. Ald. Samuel endorsed Ald. Jones' remarks and said he didn't like these old institutions interfered with. There was a great difference between the two things. Ir Baugh: There's no difference in the prin- ciple, sir Mr David Jones: Why, only last Sunday week the Army" went down the street with a tam- bourine and two fiddles (Laughter.) Ald. Williams But they were not brass instru- ments (Renewed laughter.) The Mayor said there was this difference between the two—one occurred every Sunday. and the other only once a year. No doubt the procession to church assisted to augment the funds of the Wrexham Infirmary, for which the sermon was annually preached—(hear, hear)- and he thought it would not be desirable to do away with the band. Aid. Bury No, the Mayor is too goed a Con- servative to depart from such a good old austom (Hear, hear.) The business then concluded. j RUTHIN. j At the meeting of the Town Council, Mr John Jones proposed, and Dr. W. D. Jones seconded, the election of Mr Osbert Edwards as Mayor. This was agreed to. Mr Edwards having replied, Mr T. P. Roberts proposed and Mr Lewis Jones seconded that Mr Edwards be elected Alderman, I Mr Ed. Roberts proposed and Mr John Morris .1 seconded the election of Mr R. P. Davies. an Ex- Town Councillor, as Alderman in place of Mr John Jenkins, retired. Votes of thanks were proposed to the Ex-Mayor and to Mr John Jenkins. DENBIGH. At the Council meeting, Dr. Pierce proposed, and Mr Humphreys Roberts seconded, the election of Mr Clough as Mayor, reference being made to the high and honorable position his ancestors had always held in the borough, his uncle having been mayor forty years ago, and Sir Richard Clough famed in Denbigh history. The motion was carried unanimously.—Air Clough returned thanks. alluding to the present state of the borough, and urging all to sink private feelings and work for the ratepayers' interests.—Dr. Pierce and Mr Williams were re-elected aldermen unani- mouslv. I OSWESTRY. At Oswestry. Mr T. Whitfield, auctioneer, was elected mayor for the coming year.
I WREXHAM BJiKDOF GUARDIANS.
I WREXHAM BJiKDOF GUARDIANS. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH. Present: Mr S. T. Baugh in the chair Sir R. E. Eerton; Messrs T. Ll. FitzHugh, J. H. Fioulkes, R. C. Webster, E. Rowland, C. Godfrey, R. O. Burton, J. Beale. J. Gittins, R. Phennah, C. Rocke, J. Sykes, J. Rogers, J. W. Evans, G. Clarke, C. W. Parsonage, W. Brereton, Thomas Thomas, and Isaac Williams Mr J. Oswell Bury, clerk. THE MAINTENANCE OF PAUPER LUNATICS. The Clerk said that in compliance with instruc- tions he had written to the Asylum Authorities at Denbigh asking if there were any cases from Wrex- ham Union likely soon to be discharged or removed to the Workhouse to be taken care of ? He had received a reply from Dr. Cox, the medical super- intendent of the Asylum, stating that out of 28 males resident ic the Asylum there were only three that he could safely recommend to be dis- charged. There were ten favorable cases of pauper females, but four were not sufficiently recovered to be discharged at present; two. however, would be soon able to be sent to the Workhouse. There were 24 males and 3d females—total 55-and none of these could he safely recommend to be dis- charged, owing to certain reasons (enumerated)- He could, therefore, only recommend the discharge of three males and six females. Mr Rocke remarked that the result of this special application to the Asylum Authorities was the discovery of a number of cases which could be discharged from that institution and the rates thus relieved to that extent. Mr Rogers thought an occasional enquiry into these cases would have a better effect than a periodical application. Mr Rocke said in the 12 years interval between the two special applicationi which had been made in reference to this matter there had been 48 quarters when the accounts had come before the Board, and no special effort had been made to re- duce the charge for lunatics. It would, therefore, be well to keep this matter in mind for the future. The Clerk was ultimately instructed to acknow- ledge Dr. Cox's letter, and state that the guardians considered the result of the application satisfactory. VALUABLE" FREEHOLDS." On going through the Ruabon lists, the cases of several "freeholders" came forward, applications being made for relief, and the relieving officer, Mr Owen stated that the houses were miserable lovels and were not worth the ground they stood upon, the ground itself being only worth about £ 4. One of these tenements was let for something like 8d or 9d per week, and the houses in the majority of cases were totally unsaleable. FINANCIAL. I The Clerk laid before the Board the financial statement for the half year ending Michaelmas, 1883, as audited on the 1st November, and from which it appeared that the out-relief had decreased, as compared with the corresponding half of last year, by £ 154 4s lid. There was also a decrease of 9530 128 7d on the common charges of the Union, and of JE248 9s lid on the county rate. Everything was lowered, but the rateable value was decreased very considerably during the year by £6,395. which was principally owing to the decrease in the colliery assessments, but the assess- ments of the farmers throughout nearly the whale of the Union were also decreased on account of the rents having been permanently reduced in a great many cases. Where percentages were allowed before by the owners of property, they now allowed a per- manent reduction, and upon these grounds the assessment committee had reduced the assessments on the farms in many instances. Mr Fitz-Hugh, Mr Sykes, and the Chairman, thought it was very satisfactory that the general expenses were so much reduced. The Clerk said the weekly cost of maintenance had been reduced from 3s Uijd in J882, to 38 9:l1 this last half year, being a reduction of £ d. The number of vagrants relieved during the half year was 90S. The attendance of guardians was shown at the bottom of the statement, the only guardian who had attended all the meetings being Mr Baugh, closely followed by Mr Beale, Mr Wilson Edwards, and some other guardians, who attended very regularly. THE MASTER'S COOES I Showed the numbers in the house to be 321, against 359 last year, and 322 last week vagrants relieved 42, against 93 in the corresponding week last year imbeciles, 39; in schools—boys 38, girls 47 receiving industrial training-boys 12, girls 12.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.I
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. I SIR W. W. WY.VN'S HOUNDS I MEET ON Saturday, November 10th. Whitchurch Monday, November 12th .Broughton Hill Wednesday, November 14th .Brogyntyn Friday, November 16tl1. Bettisfi-ld Saturday, November 17th. Whitchurch At 10 30. THE SHROPSHIRE HOUXDS. Monday, November 12th Stoke Heath Thursday, November 15:h .Count Village Friday, Novembsr 16th High Ercall At .0.45. THE LUDLOW HOUNDS. I Saturday, Novemb ;r 10th Backnell Tuesday, November 13th .Binher Common Friday, Novembr Kth. Taxford At 10.3i). ALBRIGHTOjJ HOUNDS. Saturday, November 10th Ap'ey Monday, November 12th .R).ton Bridge Tuesday, November 13th .ChiUington Thursday, November 15th Gnoal Station At 10.45. Saturday, November 17th. Tuck Hill At 11.30. THE VALE OF CLWYD HARRIERS. Saturday. November 10th Groes Wednesday, November 14th Glyn Arthur Saturday, November 17th Rhvd-y-Cilswyn At 1 t. THE UNITED PACK. Saturday, Nivembsr 10th .Yew Invention At 1).30. THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS. i Tuesday, November 13th Coed Coch Friday, November 16th. The Blue Hand, Pontrvffydd ¡ At 10.30. I
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I MOLD. UH I PRESIDENT viARFiELD.—The Kev. Thomas iNicnoi- son, Congregational minister, Denbigh, delivered a lecture on President James Abraham Garfield at the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Ion Wednesday evening, Mr H. G. Roberts, solicitor, had promised to preside, but in his unavoidable absence the Rev. W. Thomas, Wesleyan minister, was unanimously voted to the chair. The lecture was listened to with great interest and attention by a fairly large audience. The proceeds will be given towards the debt fund of this place of worship which has been recently thoroughly renovated. I BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. SUDDEN DEATH AT CERNEY.On Monday a man named Price Jones. a collier, for many years employed at the Westminster Colliery, residing near the Brake Chapel, Moss, died- very suddenly, whilst apparently enjoying good health. The deceased had been to his work as usual. but, had not complained of ill health at his work or on his return home, but had called upon several of his neighbours that evening. As was his usual custom he was getting in coal at night to damp down the fire in his house, when his wife finding him longer than usual went in search of him in the yard, when she found him lying on the coal heap apparently in a fit. He was removed into the house and died two hours after, as is supposed in a fit of apoplexy. BUCKLEY. TBMPERANCE ENTERTAINMENT.—A very successful meeting in connection with the Bistre Branch of the Church of England Temperance Society was held on Tuesday evening at the Bistre National School-room. The chair was occupied by the Rev. J. M. Evans, vicar. The programme consisted of songs and recita- tions by the members of the Society. Mr John Howell also delivered an interesting lecture entitled Public House Signs," which was listened to with great attention. On the motion of Mr J. W. Garratt a vote of thanks was accorded to the President and Mr Howell, and to all who had taken part in the pro- ceedings. Mr Joseph Connah presided at the har- monium. THE TABEBNACLE ANNUAL CONCEBT.—The Primi- tive Methodist annual concert was held on Tuesday evening in the Tabernacle. Mr Thomas Jones, Bistre Board Schools, who presided, opened the meet- ing with a few appropriate remarks, and the proceed- ings commenced with a pianoforte solo by Mr E. Ingham, which was well executed. Mr T. Bartley followed with th6 song The Children's Home with good tffect, and in response to the encore he sang When the tide comes in." Miss Jennie Owen then sang The Ivy Green," which was loudly applauded next came a duet "All's Well," by Messrs. R. Connah and E. Williams, after which Miss Dora Powell gave Ruby Ring." A trio" The Frost," by Messrs. R. Hughes, R. Connah, and E. Williams was very amusing and was redemanded, and they gave "Norah the Pride of Kildare." Miss J. Owen then followed with the song Hopes and Fears," which was loudly encored, when she gave Twickenham Ferry." The duet "I've wandered in dreams" by Messrs. R. Hughes and R. Connah ended the nrat part of the programme. Part second opened with a solo on the pianoforte, which was skilfully played by Mr E. Ingham; Miss Dora Powell, who followed, sang "Ehrine on the Rhine," for which she re- ceived a most enthusiastic encore, and she then gave We shall meet again." Mr Bartley gave "Anchored." which was followed by Miss J. Owen with It. the North Country," which was encored. She then gave The Batter Land." This was followed by a duet, "Albion," by Messrs R. Hughes and R. Connah; song, Home," by Miss D. Powell; song, Meet me once again," Mr Bartley. The Rev. T. Pinnock here rose to propose a vote of thanks to the local performers, who had so kindly given their services, for the very excellent and credit- able manner in which the programme had been per- formed by them. This was seconded by Mr T. Jones (Shop), and carried with acclamation. The thanks of the meeting were also heartily accorded the president for the efficient manner in which he had discharged his duties. Miss J. Owen having sung A Bunch of Cowslips," the proceedings terminated with the sing- ing of the National Anthem. Mr E. Ingham (Chester) and Mizs M. E. M. Fox acted as accompanists. The proceeds of the concert are to be devoted to the chapel funds. I CEFN AND RBOYMEDRE. ACCIDENT.-On the night of the 1st inst., John Griffiths, of Rhesymedre, fell over into the No. 2 Quarry, and was severely hurt. Griffiths was return- ing home along the footpath over the Cae Coch, missed his way in the dark, and fell over on to a ledge; had he moved a few feet further, he would have launched over a precipice of about 15 yards. THE anniversary services were held in Mount Pleasant Chapel on Sunday last by the United Methodist Free Church. The special sermons were delivered by Captain Cooke, of Nantwich The services were very well attended. On Monday after- noon a public tea meeting was held in the schoolroom, when the following ladies presided over the tables Mrs Evans, Mrs Hupton, Mrs Jones, Mrs Duce, Mrs Baxter, Mrs Hewitt, Mrs Schoelfield, Miss Roberts, Miss Owens, Miss Powell, Miss Tudor, and Miss Richards. An entertainment was given in the chapel in the evening. The programme comprised a large selection of songs, glees, anthems, recitations, addresses, and dialogues, given by the young men and maidens in connection with the above church. The meetings were a decided success. COEDPOETH AND MINERA. LECTURE. — On Monday evening the Rev. H. Hughes, Liangollen, delivered his popular lecture on John Elias," at the Presbyterian Chapel, Glan- rafon. The chair was occupied by the Rev. Mr Jones, and the proceeds will be devoted towards the Vron Wesleyan Chapel. OFFA CHAPEL.-On Tuesday evening a missionary meeting was held in this chapel, when addresses were delivered on mission work in foreign parts by the Revs. A. P. Watson, J. Bird, and others. The chair j was occupied by Mr J. Hopley Pierce. I ST JOHN'S AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION.—On Monday evening a public meeting was held at PenygeUi Board I Schools, in order to establish a branch of the above Association in this district. The chair was occupied by Mr W. Lester. In opening the meeting. Mr Lester said that no one could object to the objects this Association had in view, for they were altogether good and worthy of their best efforts. (Hear, hear.) The only objection that he had heard was to the name, and perhaps the Good Samaritan Society would have been better, particularly to the Bible reading Welshmen, but they were not there to con- sider that question, and, after all, St. John was one of the most worthy fathers of the Christian Church, and while Bishop of Constantinople he built several hospitals and gave most of his income to the poor- and the order of St. John of Jesusalem were called Hospitallers," and when Saladin took Jerusalem in 1188, they retired to Acre, and in 1310 to Rhodes, and afterwards to Malta, and they were called The Knights of Malta," when Napoleon on his way to I Egypt, in 1798, took possession of Malta, having, it is said. bribed the Grand Master," and the Order has only existed in name from that time. It was for them, however to revive its best and noblest work by learn- ing how to act intelligently in cases of emergency. (Hear, hear.) They would not in any way supersede 11 the doctor, but rather aid him in his work by preserv- ing the patient in the best form until the doctor could take him in hand, and thus be the means of preserving II many lives in circumstances, where for the want of knowledge and proper action "hey were now lost. (Cheers.) He had now the plea- sure of asking Mr Hedley to address them.- Mr Hedley, Her Majesty's Inspector of Mines, said that he attended the meeting with great pleasure, and was exceedingly glad to see such a number of people present interested in the establishment of a society in the district. He would like to see ladies as well as entlemen taking an interest in such an I association, as they could do great good as well as others in connection with it. Mr N. A. Griffith then addressed the meeting, and showed the great need of such an association in the district.—Mr John Owen, Vron Colliery, moved the first resolution as follows: -"That having heard from Mr Hedley the objects of the association, and the good work done in other districts, and from Mr N. R. Griffith of the great need of such an association in this district, in the I opinion of this meeting it is advisable to form a class of St. John's Ambulance Association in Coedpoeth. and that this meeting pledges itself to give the association its support. Mr Owen addressed the meeting in Welsh, and his remarks were very favor- ably received.—The Rev. J. Williams, vicar of Minera, seconded the resolution, which was agreed to. —Mr Gibbons next proposed that those persons who had given their services so far to form themselves into a committee, be the committee of the future, Jones, with power to add to their number."—Mr G. J. Jones, Penygelli School Board, seconded the resolution, which having been carried, Mr J. Tudor Rogers pro- posed a vote of thanks to Mr Hedley and Mr Griffith for attending the meeting that evening, and Mr Jos. Jones seconded the proposal, and it was passed unani- mously.—Messrs Hedley and Griffith returned their thanks for the kind reception they had that night, and both hoped that great good would result from the formation of the association in the district.—Letters of apology regretting their inability to attend were received from Mr Harrop, Westminster Colliery, and the Right Hon. G. O. Morgan, Q.C., M.P., who en- closed 21 towards the fund of the association. Messrs Hedley and Griffith also subscribed ten shillings to- wards the funds, and Mr Lester.Cl ls.-Ilr Newton, Grosvenor Colliery, proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, and Mr Isaac Williams seconded it, after which the proceedings concluded.—We have been in- formed that the workmen of the district held a meeting on Tuesday evening, and voted jE7 Us to- wards the fund of the association. GWERSYLLT. I CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHAPEL.—The harvest I thanksgiving service was held in this chapel on the I evening of the 1st inst, when an appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. Wm. Foulkes, of Rhos, to I a large congregation. The chapel was very tastefully decorated for the occasion by Mrs S. Phtenix, Mrs R. Wynne, Mrs W. Harris, and Mr John Bellis. HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. I ENTEBTAINMENT—On Monday evening an enter. tainment was held at the Workman's RaH. for the benefit of William Davies, Lower-street, Caergwrle, who has been unable to work for over two yeS?and who, for a period of eighteen months, was an inmate of the Chester Infirmary. The proceeding com- menced with a few remarks by the chairman, ?of the L. Grierson, Buckley, explaining the object ev. J. meeting, after which the programme was proceeded with, which consisted of songs, part-songs, glees, &c. Miss Griffiths, Hawarden, who possesses an excellent soprano voice, sang" Too Late" and "Darby and Joan," and b. response to the encore for the latter she gave U Twopence to pay." Mr Hill, Hawarden. sang in an efficient manner The Maid of Athens," and Jones Musical ?rty," the last-named creatin a good deal of laughter. The choir, under the con- duetorsiMpof Mr T Evans, rendered very creditably Comrades' Song of Hope" Hurrah for the nS £ green woo& and Thine 0 Lord, is the greatness." A vote of thanks to the egairman and those who had taken part in the proceedbw brought a very enjov- able evening to a cle8e* The proceeds which amonn0 fT^i^H, Sfe*tim "W W».. Davies by Mr P. Criffitba.
IHOPE SCHOOL BOARD.
I HOPE SCHOOL BOARD. I LIVELY MEETING.—MEMBERS LEAVING THE ROOM. A meeting of the Hope School Board was held on Thursday at the Cletk's Office, Temple Row, Wrex- ham, when there were present—Mr K. H. V. Kyrke, chairman; Mr J. Bellis, Mr W. F. Butler, Mr J. Griffiths. and the new member, Mr T. G. Lewis Mr J. Oswell Bury, clerk. THE NEW MEMBER.—IS HE ELECTED ? As the Clerk was proceeding to read the minutes of the last ordinary meeting of the Board, Mr Bellis asked if Mr Lewis had a right to take his seat, and said he should object to the minutes being read upon certain points. Mr Griffiths: Let the minutes be read first. The Clerk then read the minutes, and the Chair- man asked if there were any observations upon them ? The Clerk then said the first business before the meeting was to receive the clerk's estimate of the expenses of the Board, which was an important matter for the overseers and ratepayers. Mr Griffiths, however, here asked what had been done in reference to the proceedings at the special meeting held on the 1st November for the purpose of electing a member of the Board in the room of Mrs Francis (resigned) ? The Clerk replied that he had reported what had taken place at that meeting to the Education Depart- ment and asked their opinion on the matter, but he had as yet received no reply. Mr Bellis (rising and indicating Mr Griffiths) Then of course we shall retire. The Chairman Well, are you going to throw the whole business of the parish into confusion in this way ? Are you going to allow any private opinion of your own to interfere with the transaction of the business of the Board. If the Education Department report that you are right, we shall willingly abide by it, but if on the other hand, you are wrong, why will you persist in that wrong Mr Bellis Isn't it right that you should put the matter to the meeting, before it is passed ? We shall retire It wasn't right at all Mr Griffiths: We consider that we have been tricked The Chairman How ? Mr Griffiths (continuing) said at a previous meet- ing, when he had moved that they should not receive Mrs FrancW resignation, an amendment was moved and carried that it be received. The Chairman, how- ever. had stated that they could elect her at the next meeting, and that it would make no difference, and it was taken for granted that they would not object to her. Mrs Francis had subsequently called upon him and stated that the ratepayers had been com- plaining to her for throwing the parish into such trouble, and she, therefore, wished to go back to the Board. He had written on the subject to Mr Kyrke,, who. in replying, stated that it was understood that Mrs Francis was eligible for re-election, and that he had not yet heard of any other candidate. Well, he (Mr Griffiths) was under the impression that there would be no objection to Mrs Francis coming back, for this reason. The Board had not been elected by the direct voice of the ratepayers. He had taken a good deal of trouble to convene a meeting of the can- didates to arrange the Board without a contest, and the two objecting were Mr Butler and Mrs Francis—they would go to the poll. It was agreed that there should be two Church members and two Nonconformists, with Mrs Francis between, and—— Mr Butler As a matter of fact, I don't believe I ever heard of that meeting. Mr Griffiths (continuing) said Nonconformity and Churchism" had been the main struggle in the Board School, and, having accepted Mrs Francis be- tween them, he thought they had behaved very well. They had also put Mr Kyrke in the chair, and alto- gther he thought they ought to have been treated better. Well, Mrs Francis went out, and it would be difficult to find one to fill her position, but she subse- quently offered to come back to the Board, and why shouldn't they receive her? The Clerk here quoted from Mrs Francis' letter to the Board, in which she stated that she did not covet re-election, but offered herself in order to save the ratepayers trouble and expense. Mr Griffiths said he thought they ought to have ac- cepted the contract originally entered into between the two parties. There wuuld never be a compromise again in Hope parish—there would be a contest every year! What could be the object of compelling them to receive Mr Lewis, who, he contended, was not pro- perly elected at the last meeting, because there was no voting, he (the speaker) and Mr Bellis having walked out of the room. Mr Butler: As the proposer of Mr Lewis, I may reply that the only reason why he was proposed in- stead of Mrs Francis was simply, because I believe he would make a better member! Mr Bellis said to bring a man there who had never been before the public before, by a sort of side wind, wasn't right at all! They had three candidates at the election, and they withdrew in favor of Mr Butler be. cause he said he wouldn't withdraw, and why was not one of these three selected to fill Mrs Francis' seat, rather than Mr Lewis, against whom, however, per- sonally he had nothing to say ? There was no Church or Dissent in the matter, as far as he was concerned the other members could do as they liked The Chairman Let me explain matters. Sit down. Mr Bellis, if you have done. Mr Bellis: I want to go. The Chairman But I have the control of this Board, and if you have nothing more to say perhaps you will sit down. Mr Bellis But shall I be allowed to speak again ? The Chairman I don't know-perhaps you may, if its in the way of explanation. I just wish, however, to say a few words in this matter. I have nothing to say against what Mr Griffiths has said. He has spoken in a very temperate manner, and is entitled to some explanation. For my own part I was not aware at all, until Mr Butler told me, of any inte ition to propose any other candidate. I had no intention my- self of doing so, but I met Mr Butler one day and he said he didn't intend to vote for Mrs Francis' re- election. Talking the matter over-it was not a mat- ter of "Church or anything of that sort—but I will say this, that if Mr Butler had consented to Mrs Francis' re-election, I should have thought no more about it but I found from other parties that it was thought better to have a man than a woman at the Board. I mentioned here la t time my reasons for saying so. I say that Mrs Francis didn't appear—and, in fact, on her own showing she admits it-that she didn't feel competent to take part in several important matters concerning this Board and involving the expenditure of a large sum of money-especially with regard to the walls of Aber- morddu School, the selection of a site for the master's house there, and the contemplated -expenditure con- nected with the same. I think it w.11 be admitted that if Mr Lewis had been on the Board, he would not have felt himself incompetent to form an opinion upon such a subject, and would have given an opinion rightly or wrongly. Mr Lewis is a ratepayer, and his family are owners of considerable property in the parish, and, upon reflection, I could not see that a better candidate could have been chosen. I certainly didn't consider myself pledged, by anything I said at the Board, to re-elect Mrs Francis, I said she was eligible, and, at the time, had no intentions of electing another, but, on reflection, I thought that as Mrs Francis had vacated her seat, and had expressed her- self very strongly, I beliave. to the effect that it was too much for her, wasn't it Mr Bury- The Clerk Yes, on the ground that the duties and responsibility of the office were heavier than she anticipated. The Chairman (continuing) Yes. Well, under the circumstances, Mrs Francis only said she was coming j on again as a favor almost to the parish and against I her own consent; and I considered that, however valuable Mrs Francis may be in some ways. a woman was out of place on a Board of this kind. I still think so, and I would rather have a good man than a good II woman in such a position. I wish especially to disavow anything of the nature of a trick." I wrote to Mr Griffiths in perfect good faith, but cer- tainly did not consider myself pledged to vote for Mrs Francis-certainly not. The Clerk here reminded the Board that this matter had really nothing whatever to do with the business before the meeting that day. Mr Bellis then rose and made towards the door. The Chairman Well, you can of course go away if you are so stupid-excuse the word—if you think proper, like you did the ether day, but I don't think you'll gain the good opinion of the parish if you thwart the business of the Board by going away in this manner. This is not the adjourned special meeting, but an ordinary meeting of the Board. Mr Bellis :-But this matter was never put before I the meeting. If you maintain that Mr Lewis is duly elected, we shall protest against it, and call a rate- payers* meeting. I contend that he is not appointed legally. The Chairman But that doesn't come on at this meeting. Mr Bury has written to the Education De- partment, but has received no reply as yet. The Clerk then read the following copy of a letter which he had forwarded to the secretary of the Education Department 3rd November, 1883. SIR,-I am directed by the membeis of the Hope School I Board to inform you that at their meeting, held on the 4th ult., a notice was read from MTS M. E. C. Francis, of her intention to resign her position as a member of the Board the notice bearing date Oct. 1st, 1883. Mrs Francis' resignation having been accepted by the Board, a special meeting was held on the 1st inst. (after notice being sent to every member), at which the remaining four members were present. Mrs Francis was proposed and seconded for re-election, and Mr Thomas Griffith Lewis. of Bryn Yorkin, Hope, was also proposed and seconded as a member of the Board in the place of Mrs Francis, resigned. Upon a division, two members declined to vote, and two voted for Mr Thomas Griffith Lewis, who was declared by the Chairman to have been duly elected. The Board respectfully request your opinion as to whether Mr Lewis has been propeily elected a member of this Board, and I am desired to ask the favor of an early I reply.-I am, sir, your obedient servant, J. OSWELL BURY, clerk. The Secretary. Education Department, Whitehall' London. I Bfr tiriffiths I don't consider that there was any I voting at all. Mr Bellis That's the point. There was no voting, and that's why we shall protest. Mr Lewis said he thought, under the circum- stances, it would ba better for him to retire from the room. The Chairman said that was not at all necessary, as this was not the adjourned special meeting, but an ordinary meeting of the Board. Mr Griffiths: If Mr Lewis will withdraw, I and Mr Bellis will remain. Mr BeUis: No, sir-I like everthing done straight and proper! Mi Butler: There's been a good deal of talk about « straight and proper" in this business, but there is nothing that was not straight about it. Mr Lewis was duly proposed and seconded, and you were present, and instead of standing to your guns like men, you and Mr Griffiths bolted out of the room, Mr Bellis: Yes, and what for ? Mr Butler: Why because you saw that you were beaten The Chairman What do you call that but a trick!" Mr Lewis said he should not like to cause an unpleasantness, and he thought he h-id better go away himself. Mr Bellia again made for the door. The Chairman Well, really, it fa very little of you, Mr BeIlM. I have said that we are willing to, abide by the decision of the Education Department, and why can't you do so ? Why not remain, and let s go on with the business ? Mr Bellis I care nothing about Mrs Francis more than anyone else, but it was agreed that Mrs Francis should be re-elected, and it was so understood- Mr Griffiths: You had better stay and Mr Lewis; will retire and we can go on with the business. Mr Lewis Yes, I would rather retire. Mr Bellis: No, no—we shall protest against it. The Clerk said if Mr Bellis and Mr Griffiths chose to go out of the room, he should not make a minute of the fact, because any gentleman could leave the room if he liked. It was, however, a great pity to upset the business of the Board Mr Griffiths If Mr Lewis will retire I will stay with Mr BeMia. If not, I must go with him. The Clerk You had better stay, Mr Griffiths; There's some important business to come on. Mr Griffiths Well, if Mr Bellis is agreeable? Mr Bellia: No-I won't! The Chairman Very well. Mr Lewis sit down, and we'll go on with the business. Mr Bellis and MrOWSths then left the room. FINANCIAL. The Clerk laid before the meeting a, statement of the estimated expenditure of the Board for the ensuing half-year, and a precept was ordered to be issued upon the overseers for 2700. The signing of cheques in payment of various accounts then concluded the business. The following letter has since been received from the Education Department Education Department, 8th November, 1883. SIR,—I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 3rd inst. The Education Department are of opinion that Mr Thomas Griffiths Lewis has been duly elecred a member of the School Board instead of Mra Francis.-I have the honor to be, sir, your obediant servant, (Signed) p CUMIN. J. O. Bury, Esq., Clerk to the School Board of Hope, 9, Temple Row, Wrexham. HAWARDEN. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY.—Before W. H. Gladstone, Esq., M.P., W. Johnson, W. Thom, and C. Davison, Esqrs, Drunkenness.—Wm. Price, charged: by A.S. Mc- Bride with being drunk and disorderly at Saltney on Sunday night, the 28th of October, was fined 10s and coatltit-Geo. Rosedale, drunk and, riotous at the same place, fined 5s and costs.—Michael McCafferty, drunk and riotous at the same time and place, tined, 10s and costs.—Johd Macquire, drunk and riotous at Saltney at 10.45 the same night, fined 5s and costs.-George Challoner, drunk and riotous at the same time and place, 10s and costs.—James Gibbons, same offence, warrant to issue as he did not appear.—The Chairman thought there were some bad goings on, and asked McBride at what house the drinking had been. The officer said he did not know, probably across the border in the Borough of Chester.—Mr Johnson said they might have the houses closed there before long, so they would have to go a little further for their drink.—The officer said it was often impossible to go along the street owing to the drunken and riotous conduct.—Thomas Jones was summoned by P.C. Thomas Jones for being on the premises of the Parrot Inn, Buckley, on the previous Sunday morning. He went into the back kitchen and asked for a pint of beer. He was refused, and afterwards admitted that it had been so. He was fined 1ls and 7s 6d costs, the Justices saying they were determined to put. that sort of thing down.—Wm. Chesters, charged by P.C Jones with being drunk and riotous on Tuesday, the 30th of October, was fined 103 and coats.—Martin Faulkner, charged by P.C E. Davies with being drunk and asleep on the side of the road at Aston on the 30th, of October, was fined 5s and a.)sts.-Thomas Connati was charged by Sergt. Hughes with being drunk and wanting to fight some Irishmen at Hawarden. The mother appeared and made a charge against the police, and the Magistrates ordered a warrant to issue. Alleged, Coat Scaling.-Jlonatba-i Pierey, of Buck- ley, and Humphrey Hughes, of the same place, two lads about eleven or twelve years of age, were charged, with picking coals from the heap at Sandycroft Col- liery, Buckley, on the 24th of October. The case against the lad Hughes was proposed! to be prolvedi by the check weigbman. It appeared afterwards that when the lads were caught they had no coal upon them, and they had been locked up at the office from one o'clock till four, and one of the lads was ill for three days afterwards.-The Magistrates said it was very wrong on the part of Mr McAllister to do what he had done, and the boys had their remedy against him. Ii LLAN F\ N YDD. HARVEST FESTIVAL.-On, Wednesday a harvest thanksgiving service was held in St. Michael's Church when there were special early full high choral celebra- tion of the, Holy Euchareat at 8 a.m., at which 21 eommunicated, the celebrant being the Rev. T. R. Lhyd, rector, there being several members present belonging to the Brymbo and Llanfynydd Branch of the Church of England Working Men's Society. Evensong commenced at 7 p.m., when the sabred edifice was filled to overflowing, a double row of temporary seats being arranged down the aisle, many had to be content with standing room and others were unable to gain admission. There was the annual procession, consisting of crossbearer, precentor, acolytes, and clergy, the processional hymn being the Old Hundredth-Ie AU people that on earth do dwell. The service was full choral, Helmore's Gregorian service being used, which was rendered most effectively. The proper Psalms were 136, 137, and 138, and the proper hymns selected from the hymnal were 531, 463, and 465. The first lesson, Ruth, 2nd chapter, was read by Mr W. F. Butler, Cymmao Hall, and the second lesson, St. Matthew, 13th chapter, by Mr Edwards, Cerney. Broughton, the secretary of the local branch of the Church of Eng- land Working Men's Society. The prayers were read by the Rev. T. R. Lloyd, rector, and: there were special prayers for the safe ingathering of the har vest. An able and practical sermon was preached by the ilev, E, Jones, rector of Caerwys. from 34th chapter of Exodus and 22nd verse- Thou shalt observe the feast of ingathering at the year's end. It Hail the sign was sung during the offertory, which is to be devoted to renovating auu restoring the Parish Churchyard. The collection amounted to 21 19s Id; 158 of which were in coppers. Soldiers of the Church of England "I was sung as the recessional and the procession left the church in the same order 38 it entered. The church was very prettily decorated by the ladies of the congregation. The super altar was surmounted with a magnificent cross in brass, with a stone cross in relief at the back. and wreathed with wheat and grapes, on each side being a miniature sheaf with a seven-branch vesper light, with vases of choice cut flowers. At each end of the altar were arranged pots of chrysanthemums with great effect. On the north side of the altar were the banners with Was dead and buried," "The Lord will provide," Christ our Passover," and on the south side, Is sacrificed for us," The third day He rose again," and Thou crownest the year with Thy goodness;" The lectern was prettily adorned with oat fringe and and geraniums, intermingled with ferns. The reading desk was prettily adorned with oat fringe and flowers, and the font was quite covered with ferns and flowers most effectively arranged. The windows and lampil wero nicely adorned with flowers and autumn foliage,, the whole being most appropriately worked out, exhibiting much skill and taste on the part of the ladies as decorators. A large contingent from Brymbo, being members of the Church of England Workingmen's Society, rendered, as on other similar festivals, very valuable assistance.
MSLANCHOLY SUICIDE AT DENBIGH.
MSLANCHOLY SUICIDE AT DENBIGH. The town of Denbigh was greatly startled on Wed- nesday night by the report that Miss Catherine Roberts had committed suicide by taking some vermin killer. Miss Roberts is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ellis Roberts, of Clwyd-terrace, and has two brothers in business in the town. Dr. Pierc?. the coroner, held an inquest on Thursday in Mr Williams' carpet warehouse, Mr R. D; Hughes being foreman of the jury. Margaret Jones, cook, at Mr T~ J. Williamsr, said that about quarter to eight o'clock the previous even- ing Catherine Roberts, (the deceased) came into her kitchen and asked for a glass of water. She gave her one and seeing that she looked ill, followed her into the bathroom. She was standing in the middle of the room holding the glass in her hand Witness stepped out for a moment to call someone, and on her return deceased was in the act of finishing the water which had then something in it. She said something and then sat down in a chair in the room and soon afterwards became convulsed. She had said: I have not a single friend on earth, but I have one in Heaven."—Bessie Seddington. head dressmaker, said shH followed the last witness into the bathroom and heard the deceased say If I die, console my father and mother." Witness picked up the paper which had on it U Vermin killer-poison." They sent for a doctor, and got some warm salt and water. Had only once seen her before.—Dr. Tumour said he was the family doctor, and was sent for about eight or a quarter past at night. He found deceased sitting in a chair in Il' Williamst bathooom. He was told she had taken Vermin killer." She was livid and con- vuised. She died in one of those convulsions about 20 minutes to 10. He believed she died from the effects of strychnine. He had attended the de- ceased about three years ago and later was pro fessionally seeing her mother on, Tuesday, and saw her. Her father told witness that she was going in the same way as before that was heaviness and full of delusions. She was to see witness on the Wednes- day as she hadi come home because her friends could no longer bear with her ways.—Mr Lloyd Roberts confirmed the evidence given by Dr. Tumour. He was called m about nine o'clock on Wednesday even- ing to attend Mrs T. J. Williams, and there saw deceased.—Mr Wm. Edwards, chemist, said deceased. whom he knew well, came to his shop and asKed for somethm?toMI rats, as they were much troubled ■JSlW sL He s¥^ed her packet of Vermin Killer. She opened it and, asked some questions. She took two 3d packets, which were duly entered in the book (produced) according to law. She spoke to witness wife, who was in the shop, and knowing that her brother kept a flour and provision shop, and seeing nothing unusual about her, witness did not suspect anything. She appeared cool and collected. -John Roherts, grocer, &c., Star Shop, 52, High- street (a brother), said, the deceased had been odd in her ways for the past fie years, but especially the last two years, and peculiarly the last two days. She had come home because her iunt, could no longer bear with her wavs.—The Coroner expressed his sympathy with Mr Roberts and the family, and the jury unanimously agreed to a verdict of "suicide during temporary iligaiiity.Miss Roberts was 27 years of age;
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I SONG. FOR EVER AND FOR EVKR. Before thy eyes and mine bad: met; I deemed my sun of love had set. And that my doom was to forget, For ever aud for ever. Is this a drenin where I embrace Thy fairy form and kis4 thy face Oh let me on thy sweetness gaze. For ever and for ever; Ah vain the hope the hour is niab When we most part! Ob, I should die, If 'twere, when now we say good bye. For ever and for ever. I often think, with some unrest. If not to know thee bad been best ? No having loved thes I am blest, For ever and for ever; And though the future be o'ercast, With more than the misery of the pagb, This joy I feel will grow and last, For ever and for ever. Firz ROBERT.
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[BY TELEGBAPH.J PRINCE OF'WAL, E& BIRTH DAV. LONDON, Fiidav To-day, being Prince of Wales' forty-second birth. day, the anniversary was celebrated at Windsor in the usual manner.
W O'DONNELL S WITNESSES.
W O'DONNELL S WITNESSES. The amount demanded by Messrs. DonaU Currie and Co.' solicitors for bringing Qr Donnell's:. witneae: from "e Cape was MO.
!FATAL COLLIERY ACC1 DEHTC;
FATAL COLLIERY ACC1 DEHTC; ?. ? PY, On Thursday, a co1He named Williams. ?L?t., engaged at the Fhwd CoUiery, GwersvHt w buried beneath &f? o? Mot, and dM?S fchT -bune(l received. Another coh.er, na?d met with his death m a 8imi!ac,nann?   in, the main seam of No. ); pit, Plaspower COlJier, outhaeo.
- SIR MOSES MONTEFIOBBl,
SIR MOSES MONTEFIOBBl Sir Moses Montenore'N entrance upon his h, year was on Thur?y celebrated at iLmsit^ heartiest manner. The town was h?t9?.? decoMted. Md the day was wound u?o? w:?? ???'? tions and & display of SMWo?. The QuienTu graphedh??nRratutat.on? and a similai waaMce?ed from the Duke of Edinburgh In tile couMe of the morning a deputation of director* r!f fK South Eastern and Metropolitan Railway Com™ • WMtedupon Sir Moses and presented t?o hh.? m ?M passes over those lines.
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THE ACCRINGTON eoi £ KBft¥ EXPLOSION. the Mt extent of the te?iMe explosion ? ?ccrinc- ton, is now ascertained to be 8Mty.? miners Si Md mMy terribly injured Ah.e? three who were brought OU alive h?ve succumbed to their inSju??' the last being Stephen Clough, who was suffering from a fractured skull, and who died at one o'clock Thursday morning. Of ? ;ixty-three actuX killed in the explosion, forty-Ove have been ?gS to the bank, and Me now lying in the temporary dfad houses. The work o? identifying.the bodies has led to many harrowing scenes. [By TELEGRAPH.] Four more bodies were brought up this, moning, and several more have been identified. Thos. Riding, one of the injured, died this morning, making the total number of deaths sixty-seven. It is believed the remainder of the vMttma not recovered are lyina under he? of coal Ventilation is no? 8id J be com. pleted, and all gas out of mine. The Mayor holds meeting this evening to organise a relief fund.
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF WALES.
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF WALES. A meeting of this, Association was held at the Wynnstay Hotel; Wrexham, on Wednesday evening when representatives from the principal clubs were present. Thhe time for playing off the tie between Oswestry and Chirk, who played a drawn game at their first attempt to settle the tie, was extended to the 17th inst. A long discussion took place respecting the scratching of Northwich Victoria to Rhyl, in the cup competition, and their subsequently expressed: wish to play. It was finally decided that Northwichi, must abide by their first intimation, and that UhyJ: be declared the winners of the tie. The second round of the cup competition was then drawn as follows:-First Division: Oswestry or Chirk v. Trefonen. Second Division Druids v. Gwersvllt Foresters, at Gwersyllt Park; Wrexham v. Rhos- tyllen Victoria,, at Wrexham; Wrexham Crown, a bye. Third Division: Rhyl v. Hartford Davenham, a bye. Fourth Division Ellesmere or Denbigh v. Hope District, at Ellesmere or Denbigh; Ruthin or Berwyn Rangers, a bye. The secretary reported that the following internationtal, and county matches had been arranged Ireland v. Wales, at Wrexham. Feb. 9th England v. Wales, at Wrexham, March 16th; Scotland v. Wales, at Glasgow, March 25>th; Den- bighshire v. Staffordshire, at Stoke, Dec. 26th, and return match at Wrexham, March 1st; Denbigh- shire v. Liverpooli and District Association, at Wrex- ham, Dec. 29th.
DEAT3 OF THIS REV. W RUTES-
DEAT3 OF THIS REV. W RUTES At Chester, in his residence, on Thursday, died the Rev. W. Rees, D.D., well known by his bardic name, Gwilym Hiraethog." Singularly, he passed away on his birthday, having been born on the 8th of November, 1802. Dr. Rees was born at a farm called! Ohwibren Isaf, situate at Llansannan, near the foot of the mountain Hiraethog, from which he derived!! his bardic title; his mother being a descendant .>1 Heddi iWoIwyiiog, the tital-I tot vut: of fino 15 t, JW ok Gwynedd. This excellent specimen, of a Welshman of the mountains, full of genius, the most faithful of friends, the most earnest and pictorial of preachers, had! long been one of the foremost preachers of the Principality. Dr. Rees was ordained at Mostyn in 1832; at which place he laboured as a Congregational minister. In 1837 he removed to DenbtRh in, a, similar capacity, and finally, in 1843, to Liverpool, where he was long popular as a pastor in Grove-street. In 1875, he resigned his ministry, bnt continued afterwards, nearly up to a, few weeks of his death, to preach both in Liverpool, in Chester; and in various places of Wales, with great power andz effect. As a poet, he ranked amongst the first in the Principality so also as a preacher; and as a politician and a lecturer it may be said that he was the father of politicians and lecturers among his countrymen. For many years he was an adjudicator at eisteddvodau. Like many other men of genius, he loved peace, and courted re- tirement. The funeral takes place at Smithdown- road Cemetery, Liverpool, on Tuesday next. at half- past one o'clock. A short service will be held at Albion-park Chapel; Chester, on that morning, at ten o'clock. A
AN OSWESTRIAN SENTENCED TO…
AN OSWESTRIAN SENTENCED TO PENAL SERVITUDE. a A.- At the btatiordshire Assizes, on Thursday, heavy sentences were passed by Mr Justice Ptearson on persons convicted of criminal assaults. Amongst the number was Thomas Jones, ad, 76 labourer, who for criminally assaulting a child of tender years, at Oswestry, was sentenced to fifteen yeais' penal servitude.-His Lordship, in parsing the sentence, said that on the previous day the Court had been con- verted into a chamber of horrors. in which the details of each succeeding crime were more abominable than the previous one. He should be sorry to think that the county of Stafford was worse than any other county in this respect, but it did! seem to him thaS many people in Staffordshire were utterly devoid all natural instincts which prevailed; among men who had mothers; sisters, and wive*, and amongst fathers who had daughters of their own. He hardly knew what he ought to think, looking at the black calendar before him, since he had had; on the previous day; to hear details of violence on children of eleven, eight. and seven, and even five years of age, and on young girls scarcely more than children, who had been treated as if they were objects simply created for men, and not as the equals of men in everything; except their physical weakness—a fact which ought to make them objects to be protected by the stiongee sex. He looked upon this crime of rape as standing; next to murder, and nearly bad as murder in its consequences, and he could only hope that the sen- tences he had passed would have such an effect that on subsequent visits of Her Majesty's judges the crime would be found of less pre valence. f
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