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The Church Question. THE letter from the National [ Liberal Federation which we re-I ferred to last week has given pleasure to Welsh Liberals. It states that at the next election Disestablishment in Wales will stand next to Home Rule, and upon the question the verdict, of the country will be taken. This, of course, is a repetition of the declaration by the Federation at Manchester, and assurance is now made doubly sure, that is as far as the great party organisation can do so. It need hardly be said that the cloud of words which the Rhyl resolution produced, and the repugnance which many naturally feel to a threatened severance from the Liberal party, none of those Liberals who felt it their duty to oppose such a course were one whit the less in favor of disestablish- ment. It was merely a question of method and if the present state of things has been pro- duced by that resolution, 60 much credit is therefore due to it, but let no man think that the battle is all but won. The truth is the fight is yet to come, and a hard fight it will be. The Liberals have up to the present talked much on the subject, but for the first time in our national career will a general election be fought upon it. It may be that the Irish question will require more than one election before it is decided, and as Wales f/llows Ireland, the reason of keeping the powder dry, and the forces ready for action, is obvious.
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The Borough of Wrexham. THE meeting of the Wrexham Town Council, which was held on Tuesday, was of a very ordinary and ueventful character. There was little more to be considered than the transactions cf the various committees, and from the summary given of the proceedings of these bodies, it is gratifying to note that the question of the reform of the slums is being carried on with vigor. Nothing can be more important to a borough than that it should be purlyed of unhealthy dwellings. It is difficult to say how far the moral condition of an individual is influenced by the house in which he resides. It may not be very immediate, but that it has an effect cannot be doubted. The environments (f the lower animate unquestionably affect them, and shall it be said that the higher animal with its more complex and sensitive organisation is les3 influenced than those which nature has placed lower in the scale ? A sound mind in a sound body is an old truism, and we think it cannot be carrying the analogy too far to say a sound body in a sound house. The work which the Council has undertaken will prove a lasting honor to the Mayor who initiated it, and the members < f that body who have so actively carried it out. By no means, however, must it be thought that the ta,i;k is nearly done. It is only begun, but its commencement is so hopeful that its career promises to be successful. As befita the Council of the leading borough of yorth Wales, the members have agreed to attend the opening of the new Wesleyan Church in State. We sincerely congratulate the mem bers upon their enligh 1 rision. The request was gracefully made -tation frum the chapel authorities, a •_ iual grace the answer has been given. -i spirit of such liberality of view is much needed by all of us, I and the example thus set in high quarters can- not but be helpful. The Council seemed to have had a pentecostal delivery of wisdom. Itbael set to work upon the Baths and Recreation Ground question. Such an undertaking is started laden with the blessings of hundreds of children. The need of baths and play grounds is past argument. They are required, and now it only wants some wealthy landowner in the town or neighbourhood to secure for himself lasting gratitude by helping on the work by a gift of land or money. Some say that Wrexham, has no outside friends as other town have. We do not think so, and now is the opportunity for a complete overthrow of the libel.
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Denbigh Boroughs. THE appointment of Sir John Puleston, M. P., the accepted Unionist candidate for the Carnar- von boroughs, as constable of Carnarvon Castle, has had an effect which must have con- siderably surprised and disappointed the Prime Minister. The course taken at Conway. Car- narvon thought might be adopted there, and the co" trol cf the castle vested in the Town Council. This did not commend itself to the Premier, and the appointment was given to Sir J. Puleston. The Liberals, in view of Sir John's position at the next election regarded the step with natural suspicion, and in other quarters ) there is also some dissatisfaction. The feeling evoked has been clearly indicated by the per- plexin?queationa addressed to the First Lord of eaAury- Mr W. B. Smith frankly I confesses that he has no knowledge of the past histOJ Y of Carnarvon Castle, and I  d'fficulty he innocently sug- gested that °i/ f the Prime Minister were in- terrogated he might be able to throw some light on the Bubject. Lord Salisbury no doubt sees that his kindly intentioned act has been, as Mr Kenyon lately expressed it, of the nature of a mistake. Sir John Puleston's political pros- pects in Carnarvonshire have been prejudiced rather than improved. Altogether it has turned out most unhappily, and the animus that has: been engendered appears to be increasing. At this critical juncture, unexpected assistance ia proferred. In a letter to the Liverpool Courier, a correspondent, who modestly conceals his identity under the initials "J. M. S. after casually alluding to the "rumours" of Sir J. Puleston opposing the hon. member for the Carnarvon Boroughs at the general election, suggests that he be brought forward as the Unionist champion in the Denbigh Boroughs J. M. S." appears to have carefully read I Mr Kenyon's recent speech at the Prim- rose League fete at Cefn Park, and arrives at the opinion that Mr Kenyon, of whom he speaks in terms of qualified praise, would retire if subjected to a slight pressure. J. M. S," to do him justice, does not wish it I to be inferred that he is altogether hostile to Mr Kenyon, but he has come to the conclusion that he is not sufficiently strong to retain the seat when the Liberals have such a candidate as Mr Humphreys-Owen. The Liberal candi- date's qualifications, as represented by I I J.,L%T. S. will not be disputed by the members of that party, and they certainly have no doubt that Mr Humphreys-Owen would make a valuable representative. As "J 34-S. has it, I there is no disguising the fact that he is looked I upon in North Wales as the right man to champion the cause which he espouses. There is a growing feeling Ot confidence as to the triumphant issue of the forthcoming battle, whether his opponent is the Hon. G. T. Kenyon or Sir J. Puleston.
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Flintshire Police Committee. AT the meeting of the Flintshire Standing Joint Committee it was agreed to increase the salary of the C:erk of the Peace by £180 a year. There:8 no doubt that the duties connected with the (tffice have been trebled by the Local Government Act of 1888, anl if the Clerks of the Peace were only adequately remunerated before, they are much un- derpaid now. But, it is only by degrees that public opinion will be educated to a proper appre- ciation of the fact, and the advance given at Mold on Thursday, is as far as can be justified just now. The discussion that took place was highly creditable to one of the ablest and most deserving officials in all North Wales. We doubt not that if the duie9 of the office continue at their high pressure, the Committee will be prepared to reconsider its decision, but we imagine that the heaviest work is over, and that as time wears on it will become con- siderably lighter, though perhaps never less important. At present, we thick that the right thing has been done, and that it will meet with the appropriation of the general public. A series of questions put by Mr Wheldon brought into a strong light an extraordinary licensing incident in the district of Moll. It appears that a public-house having been closed for many months, the renewal of the licence was refused by the local justices, of whom the Chairman of Quarter Sessions was chairman. This decision was reversed by the Court of Quarter Sessions, composed, as stated in the questions, of justices interested in public-houses. Having obtained this decision, the owners sub. mitted for tenant a man whose antecedents would not bear inquiry, and the local justices refused the application. Having been made acquainted with the character of their proposed tenant, the owners substituted his son, a young man living at home with his parents, who was said to be about to marry. Mr Bolton, the deputy-chief constable, told the committee that the whole story was only a clcak in order to get the licence for a man who had been a convict It would be interesting to know who the owners are, and Mr Wheldon would do useful service if by another series of questions he would bring the information within reach of the public. Another fact brought out by the questions was, that the police have throughout the whole matter done their duty conscientiously.
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Mr and Mrs Osborne Morgan are expected to arrive at Brymbo Hail tc-day (Saturday) from London. BITTEN BY A MONKEY.—On Thursday Bostock and Bailey's hippodrome and circus visited Wrex- ham. During the afternoon performance one of the employ 63 was seriously bitten on the leg by one of the monkeys. The injured man, John Marquis, was immediately taken to the Infirmary, where he received prompt attention. The monkey was shot. THE BOROUGH BRASS BAND.—According to arrangement, the band should have msde its first appearance in the Beast Market on Wednesday evening. The band did not appear, and the ex- planation is on the whole satisfactory. The resi- deuts in the Beast Market sustained a loss, but they will be pleased to learn the players gained— they were working overtime BICYCLE ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday, as Mr Crewe, manager to Messrs Summers and Fitch, was going down Town Hill on his bicycle, a com- bination of traps near the foot of the hill necessitated him going on the footpath near Mr Hughes' clothing Bhop. Somenow the rider found the space small, and the result was that he went through the centre window-pane, machine and all. We are sorry that the rider is cut, but Mr Hughes loss is covered by insurance. A RUNAWAY FISH CART.-On Wednesday even- 'ing Hiah-atreet was enlivened by the spectacle of a runaway fish cart. It app.ars that a cart belonging to Messrs. Cross and Roberts, fish dealers of this town, was being driven down High-street when the horse was pulled up. In the operation the back- band broke, which startled the horse. The animal bolted and darted up Charles-street, where it was stopped, the shafts, wh-i.,h drooped on the ground, making progresa difficn The boxes of fish in the vehicle were &trewn ove the course, but fortunately no serious result followed. The horae was cut about the hocks by the shafts. A LAMP EXPLOSION.—On Saturday evening an alarming accident took place at the residence oi Mr Thomas Davies, coach body-maker, James'- street. It apcears that Mr Davies and his wife went out and left a paraffin lamp burning near the window. It was turned low, and shortly after- wards it exploded, setting fire to the curtains and window fittings. The glass in the frames was broken, and a canary in a cage which was hanging near the lamp was roasted to death. Neighbours promptly put out the fire, which caused great ex- excitement. fr t i r h T „v. IA/MII n",1;f" hvø UAPTCRE OF A LJLJNAIII;.— -L»IO 1U»»' t' Ii all unbeknowns," caught an escaped lunatic. It seems that a man, giving the name of John Williams, was apprehended by Sergeant ynne in Hightown, on Monday, for begging. Later on in the day an attendant from the Chester Lunatic Asylum called at the Police Station, at the County Buildings, Wrexham, to aSk if anything had been seen in the town of a patient named Edward Finn, who had escaped from the asylum on the previous Thursday. The description given seemed to be that of the prisoner in custody for bsgeing, and on j the asylum attendant being taken int) the cell I yard, he at once identified the beggar ai the person he was in search of. He was accord- ingly handed over to him, and conveyed back to Chester. SEQCAH.—This week Sequ .1, who is the vendor of certain medicines, has bf ;D in Wrexham, and daily in Argyle-street has discoursed to large I crowds. He is dressed in buckskin, and has a large staff of attendants similarly attired. Some remarkable cures of rheumatism and other diseases are repoited, and on Wednesday a countryman was lifted on Sequah's carriage suffering from rheumatism. He was vigorously rubbed with the oil for about twenty minutes, and after the process was completed, walked about unaided and jumped at the command of the stranger. He also went I down town followed by a large crowd. S^ equah gave him JE1 and some medicine. This medicine man is a good speaker, and his skill in drawing teeth is remarkable. THE POSIOLOGICAX, SOCIETY.—A meeting of the committee of the Pomological Society was held in the Guildhall on Thursday, when there were present Mr H. Simms, in the chair MesstB Davenport, Rhosddu J. Farquharson, J. Brereton, Caeca Dutton George Heyward, Rhosddn and Mr John Jones, hon. secretary.—A letter of apology for absence was received from Mr Thomas Bury.— In view of the fact that the annual show is fixed for November 20th, the committee appointed col- lectors to solicit snbscriptions, and the hope waa ex Dressed that a large sum would be raised. A practical side was given to the meeting by the ) exhibition of gooseberries. Mr Weir sent some fine specimens of Wynham'a Industry. Mr George Heyward showed some large berries. Mr Farquharson had thirteen varieties of small dessert I kinds, togethei with a small pear, Doyen d'ete, and two apples, Irish Peach." Mr Jones had six large seedlings, which were much admired. Mr Jones called attention to an improved method of I training gooseberry bushes, as used at Glanywern, the seat of Col. Humberston. This, it was said, I enabled them the more easily to do the pruning, and prevented the birds devasting the trees, WREXHAM ELECTRIC LIGHTING ORDir.The Bill confirming this Provisional Order has been read a third tiore in the Heme of Commons, and a firBt time in the House of Lords. INJCRKD IN A CAB.—On Wednesday as Mr R N. Barlow, of Ash Grove, Chester, a representative of the firm of Messrs Worthington and Co., brewera, was beiug driven to the station in a hansom cab it came in contact with a handcart in such a manner that the window of the cab was broken, and Mr Barlow was rather badly cut about the face. BISHOP BARRY.—The eloquent Bishop Barry, together with Mr Clarke Aspinall, coroner of Liverpool, will address a meeting in St. James's lIall. on Tuesday, at 330 in aid of the S P.G. At 7 30 on the eame day, the Bishop will preach in the pariah Church. It needs no recommenda- tion cn our part to induce the public to attend. THE RAINBOW.—Mr Absalom Evans, for so many years kn )wn in the district as a popular I representative of the old-established firm of Messrs T. Williams & Co., has recently left their service. He has, as announced elsewhere, taken over the business carried on so successfully at the Rainbow, Hope-street, and those who have orders to place will find in Mr Evans a licensed victualler in whom they may repose the fullest confidence. THE FAIR.—There was abvut the usual supply of stock at the fair on Monday, but trade was not quite so good. There was a perceptible falling off in the prices of all kinds or stock except for beef, which made fuily last week's quotations. Beef sold at from 6d to 7!d per lb., mutton 7d to 8d, lamb 8tl to 8^1, bacon pigs Ss to 8i 3d per score lbs., pork pigs the same prices. Store pigs were again bad to sell, and made quit2 3s per head less money. PHARMACEUTICAL.—We see among the list of successful candidates at the Pharmaceutical Minor Examination, held last month, the names of Mr Joseph Price, son cf Mr Price, of Erlas Hall, near Wrexham, and Mr Donald E. Macdonald, who has for some time been aasutant to Mr Langshaw Rowland, the Old Pharmacy, High-street. Mr Price also served his time with Mr Rowland. Both these gentlemen are now fully qualified chemists and druggists. CHESS. On Thursday evening a meeting of the members of the Wrexham Chess Club was held in their club room at the Lion House, High-street. Mr Edwards took the chair. A gold and a silver medal to the winners of last season's handicap tournament were presented to Mr G. Whitehouse and Mr E. Evans. The evening was pleasantly spent in devising plans for the success of the club during next season, which it is hoped to open early in October. The medals were the gift of Mr Martin, jeweller, Hope-street, one of the most enthusiastic members of the club. BASK HOLIDAY TRIPS.— As Monday is Bank Holiday many readers will be casting round to find cut where to spend the day. The Wrexham, Mold and Connah's Quay Railway will run trips to Rhyl and Llandu ino, while the tame Company, in conjunction with Manchester, Sheffield and Lin- colnshire Company will provide convenient trains to Chester, Mouldsworth and D&lamere, the latter place btitJg cunvenient for the weil-kuown forest. The Grc?t Western Railway run the usual excur- sions to Llangoikn, Barmouth, and many other places of interest. In fact, the pleasure-seeking public will have such a variety of places offered, that the process of selection wiil be rather diffi- cult. SCSDAY SCHOOL TREAT.- The Brynfynnon Wesleyan Sunday School, together with the High- town Mission School, held their annual picnic on Friday at Caergwrle, where they arrived by 2.10 train. Making their headquarters at the Assembly Rooms, the party numbering over 350, proceeded to the Castle grounds, or climbed the surrounding heights. The Castle ruins presented a very pretty appearance, the light dresses of the ladies dotting it in every direction. Tea was partaken of in the Assembly Rooms, catered for by the following committee of ladies;-The Misses Wright, Edward?, Grove Park, and Pierce, assisted by the lady teachers of the echools. The Hightown contingent was in charge of Mr John Davies. Ri-v. J. T. i Howarth also accompanied the party, the return journey being made at 8 30 by special tram, j Great s-tisfaction was expressed at the arrange- ments made for their omfort. A cricket match alsi took place between the visitors and the local cricket club, the latter winning easily. WREXHAM RACES.—The preparation for these races, which take place on August 29th are pro- ceeding apace. Great interest is being manifested in the forthcoming meeting by all sections of society, and the subscriptions are coming in most satisfactorily, about L100 having already been raised, in addition to the guarantee fund of £125. The programme of races has been amended, and the card will now contain six races, bat the total amount of added money remains the same, some of the raccs being made additionally valuable. In addition to the list of stewards published by us last week, Lord Kenyon and Mr Arthur E. Evans, of Bronwylfa, have expressed their wiilingnesa to act in that capacity. Arrangements are being made for the issue of cheap tickets from various stations on the different railways, and it is expected that large numbers of strangers will visit the town on the day of the races. The committee responsible for the management of the meeting have resolved to construct a suitable and com- modious paddock adjacent to the winning post, and have accepted the tender of Messrs Rogers and Jackson for the erection cf the same. They have also decided to re-rail the straight run in with strong oak posts and tubular iron railings, and, otherwise improve the Course. WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the weekly meeting on Thursday there were present Capt. Griffith-Boscawen, in the chair Mr S. T. Baugh and Mr John Rogers, vice-chairmen Mr T. L. FitzHugb, Mr J. R. Burton, Mr J. A. Hogan, the Veiy Rev. Canon Hopkins, the Rev. S. G. Wood, the Rev. P. W. Sparling, Messrs John Bithell, Edwin Edwards George Clarke, Richard Randies, J. W. Evans, Sampsr.n Michel], George Heyward, William Roberts, J. L. Thomas, and Simon Jones Mr J. Oawell Bury, clerk.—The forty-first annual report of the North Wales Counties Lunatic Asylum was laid upon the table. —Mr Evans, the relieving officer, brought before the notice of the Guardians a curious case. An old woman, having three married gonii, waa receiving out-door relief, amountingtoSaperweek. Twoofthe sons had families, and they paid Is per week each towards the out-relief, but they complained that the third brother, who had no family, paid nothing. Mr Evans explained that this man was an irregular worker, in fact he existed upon the earnings of his wife. At one time he was working at a colliery, and proceedings were taken against him, but they were not successful, because this man had been discharged from his work owing to his irregular habits. Mr Evana aeked for the instructions of the Board.—The Chairman pointed out the magistrates could onlv make an order where there was evidence I that the defendant could pay.—Mr Rogers asked if the magistrates c-uld not take into consideration that the man was lazy and would not work ?-The Chairman said the only questisn they could deal with was, whether the man could pay or not.—Mr Rogers He is able but not willing. (Laughter.)— The Chairman said the unfortunate part of the business was that the lazy people got out of their responsibilities.—Mr Evans, in reply to a question, said that the man could not pay because of his idleness. His wife kept him by her industry.— The Clerk suggested that the magistrates should be again applied to.—The Chairman said the magis- trates must be sati.fied that the man had the means I to pay that was that he had money.—The Clerk Or have the means to get money ? (Laughter.)— The Chairman said he was afraid not. He hoped I that the sons who paid now would not be l asked to pay more. (Hear, hear.) The matter was then left in the hands of Mr Evans.-I The Master reported that Mr and Mrs Hogan had invited the old people, imbeciles, and children to Gladwyii on Saturday, if the Board permitted. The Guardians grateiuily granted permission. It was also reported that the proprietors of .the menagerie and circus, which was open on Thursday on the Racecourse, had invited- the inmates of the house to a performance. The Board granted per- mission. Number in the house this week 176, last week 174, last year 200. Vagrants relieved 62, last year 69. Imbeciles 35. In school—boys 17, girls 22, total 39. Receiving industrial training- boys 13, girls 10, total 23. Out relief: Mr Cheetham, Ell 8s, to 123 persons Mr Owen, JE32 16s 9d, to 383; Mr Williams, 127 9-a 6d, to 307 and Mr Evans, f20 4s, to 166.
THE WREXHAM ARCADE I
THE WREXHAM ARCADE I In late years there has been an increasing demand for business premises in the centre of the town, tradesmen evincing a keen anxiety to establish themselves in one or two of the principal streets. This, of course, is not feasible, and the competition for a favorable position will be made keener by the early commencement of the Wrex- ham and Ellesmere Railway, which will of nec-ss- sity disturb a number of tradespeople in Town Hill and elsewhere. In view of all this, the pro- jected arcade ia a happy conception. As our readers are aware, the Wrexham Arcade will lead from Hope street into the Market Hall, practically creating a new business street. The scheme is a most important one, as it promises to be a public improvement of a very valuable nature. While being so desirable from this point of view, it has substantial recommendations for investors. As will be noticed by the prospectus, published in another column,the capital of the Company is £ lo000,of which £6,000 is to be raised by mortgage at four per cent. We have seen a list of those who have already applied for shares, and are glad to be able to btate that although the prospactus asks the public to take 210 shares, of the value of £ 2,100, since its issue this week there are rather less than 100 shares to be disposed of. This significant evidence make9 it scarcely necessary to dilate upon the probable success of the undertaking. The architectural designs show that a handsome [block of buildings will be erected, containing two shops in Hope- street, in addition to lock-up shops and offices. For these there are numerous applicants. The project is an assured success, and we have great pleasure in recommending it to the notice of those desirons of making a first-class investment of a freehold I character. There is nothing speculative about the scheme, and it is brought forward by the directors [ as a really good investment, which will undoubtedly return a high rate of interest. The Company was d Jy [fgitered on the 23rd, and the following are the first subscribers Mr W. A. Halden 100 910 j shares, Mr Tho3. Ingham 50, Mr W. Beirro 20, Mr J. Colemere Gittins 10, Mr T. J. Parry 20, Mr E. T. Fitch 10, and Mr C. Davies 300.
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING AFFAIR…
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING AFFAIR IN WREXHAM. The police authorities have had their attention called to a very remarkable shooting affair, which took place near the terminus of the tramway shortly after eleven o'clock on Saturday night. It seems that, prior to that hour, a man residing at Penycae was noticed to Be in possession of a gun, believed to be (though the details are very vague) a rifle of the Martini-Henri type. About the hour named two shots were heard, and a crowd rapidly collected. Why the shots were fired is not known, nor is it a matter of certainty that the carrier of the gun was in dispute with anyone, but what is quite correct is that two shots were fired. P.C. Thompson was sent for, but nothing at the time of his arrival called for his active inter- ference, the information that the policeman was convng causing the person most interested to make a sharp flank movement. On the following morn- ing P.C. Thomson examined the spot, and found an empty ball cartridge case, which is "f the Martini kind. The case :s cruthed, no doubt by the spectators who trod on it, but no trace of the rifi-s has been discovered. ————- 4b —————
ILOCAL ARBITRATION CASE.
I LOCAL ARBITRATION CASE. I A LARGE AWARD. Our readers will remember that an arbitration case has been held between the Ruabnn Firebrick and Terra Cotta Company and the Great Western Railway Company. The Railway Company by an Act passed two years ago, took powers to acquire the Ponkey railway branch, which passed through I the Gardden Hall estate, the property of Mr Jeuks, I for nearly a mile. Until this Act wai obtained that part of the branch was private property belonging to the es^te. The Great Western Rail- way Company gave notice under this Act to treat, and it was agreed to reter the matter to arbitration, Mr A. M. Dunlop, the well-known vainer of the Manchtster Ship Canal being umpire. The matter, which was heara at the Institute of Surveyors, in London, occup:el a long time, the Attorney- General leading for the (1ret Western Railway Company, and Mr Gully, Q.C for the appellant. The grca*; question in the case was as to whether that well-known red marl so abundant in Ruabon district should be treated as a mineral or ordinary clay, the Attorney-General contending for the latter view, while the appellant was indifferent, which view was taken. We understand that the award has now bieu made, giving the Gardden Hall property the compensation for the railway, and compulsory tale, £7,400; the marl being treat-d as a mineral, which will be the subject of further inquiry.
FLINTSHIRE .STANDING JOINT…
FLINTSHIRE STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE. THE CLEUKS SALARY. JUSTICES AND THE PUBLIC HOUSES. An adjourned meeting of the Standing Joint Com- mittee tor the county of Flint took ple.cs at the County Hali, M on Thursday, the following mem- bers being present :—MeesrB J. Scott Bankes (cLair- man). Thomas Bate, Ll. J. Henry, E. Thompson, ('. i P. Morgan, E. Wheldon, James Evans. Dr. Edward?, P. A. Lloyd, G. A. Parry, W. Davies, J. Herbert Lewie, A. Lloyd, G. M. Evans, Peter Jones, F. S. Hure, P. P. Pennant, W. Thomas, Sir W. G. Williams, W. Wynne, T. T. Kelly (clerk), and Major W tbbu (cliief -constable.) The Chairman said the meeting was an adjourn- ment from the meeting held on that day fortnight, the principal business being to consider the appli- cation of the Cierk of the Peace for an increase of salary, and in considering it he hoped they would not {-•erini: themselves to be swayed by any personal con- siderationiw, but only what was right and fair as between Mr Kelly and the ratepayers. Let them consider not whether they were directly the repre- sentatives of the ratepayers, nor whether they were the elected of the magistrate?, but what they honeetiy beiieved would be for the good of the county. H*: was enabled to say on behalf of the magistrates that they were disposed to agree to what was fair ar d reasonable. He trusted sincerely that he would not be called upon to give a casting vote, and if he might suggest he would that any proposition that was made should come from the elected councillors, seeing they would then be more likely to arrive at a unani- mous agreement, and therefore one that would most likely commend itself to the approval of the public generally. (Hear, hear.) He asked the Clerk whether he had any statement to make in addition to what he had tent to them each, individually. Mr Kelly said that it had come to bis ears that at the last committee when they had deiiberated in private, that he was in receipt of a salary of £1,000 from the county. There was no foundation whatever for the statement. The facts were these. Tne salary of the Clerk of the Peace had been fixed in 1852, 38 years agr, at JM50 a year, to which he had in addition a salary of t30 as Cierk of the Police Committee, making a total of £480. But the fees were returned to the county, and last year they amounted to 247, but he received a sum of £ 40, on account of registration. Oat of that salary he kept two clerks constantly at work, and sometimes under pressure, no less than six or seven were at work, so that he received no more than 2220 a year net for al! the work he did for the ccnnty. His firm were also Clerks to the Justices for the divisions of Mold, Northop, Hawarden and Hope, for which they received 1:480 a year, and for that department of the bu iines two clerks were cons: antly engaged, one at a salary of L2 a week, and one at a salary of il per week. But all the fees were returned to the county. Formerly they averaged £400 a year, but latterly owing to the diminution of crime they only averaged about JE300 a year. Mr Wheldon Is the £3()() returned to the county ? Mr Kelly replied that it was, and that it had been said he acted also as Under-sheriff. Well, he had been appointed U noer-sheriff on many occasions, and hoped to be so appointed again, but there was no more reason for asking him what be received in that capacity than for aeking him what he received in any case he might act for any gentleman around the table. (Hear, hear.) He only asked them to do what was fair and reasonable in the matter, and he wanted no more. The Chairman asked whether the Committee would like Mr Kelly to retire ? Mr A. Lloyd said that sneaking for himself he preferred Mr Kelly staying in the room, and this appearing to be the general feeling, Mr Kelly remained at big seat. Attcr a pause, Mr Herbert Lewis rose and said that, having received the return from their Clerk of the sums which were given in other Welsh counties, he had gone into the question, and found that in some counties no applications had been as yet received for increases. But in those where euch applications had been made, he fuund that the result bad been as follows :-In Brecon, which had a population of 57,000, and a rateable value of 2262 000, the increase made was from 030 to 4:500. As £330 is to £ 500, so is £ 480 to £ 727. In Merionethshire, where the population was 52,000, and the valuation was £246.000, I be increase was from JE250 to £420, so would £ 480 he t) £ 800. Carmarthen, with a population of 124,000, and a valuation of 24,38,000, from £ 500 to £750, and a proportionate increase in the caae of Flint wouid make the salary 2720, In the case of Denbighshire no addition was granted, and averaging the increase on the basis of the four counties, it would amount, in the case of Flintshire, to £ CS2, but if a proportionate in- crease had [been made in Denbighshire the average would have been about JE720. In tLe case of smail counties, the duties would not be propor'^n'taly smaller than in the larger ones, for there wot- c same number of meetings and committees to • to, while on the other hand they had a strong c and he questioned vhether there was a stronger in e whole ot Wales. (Hear, hear.) Mr A. Lloyd aaid he was much obliged to Mr Lewis for his views, and if the Chairman of the Finance Committee would give the Committee his, it would help them much in arriving; at a con- clusion. Mr G. A. Parry said that in the cases where in- creases had been given perhaps the previous salaries were possibly too low. Mr Herbert Lewis said that in Wales, as a rule, the salaries of public officials, as fixed by the magis- trates, were not generally too low. (A laugh.) The Chairman said the Committee were much obliged to Mr Lewis for the trouble he had taken, and I, for the lucid statement he had given them. Mr Pennant sincerely trusted they would arrive at a unanimous decision on the point, for if it was so the clerk would be more likely to be satisfied, and to work with a heartier good will in the future. They agreed that he had performed his duties most satisfactorily, and he had within himself arrived at two sums, one cf which he considered a fair sum and the other a liberal sum, which should be paid their clerk. It was for them to say whether he received a fair or a liberal I Increase. Mr P. A. Lloyd suggested that two gentlemen on either side should go into the other room and arrive at, an agreement what the increase should be, returning to the Committee to have it confirmed. This sugges- tion was taken up warmly, but eventually abandoned, Mr Lewis being firm in declining to accept the re- sponsibility involved. Mr Bate trusted the Committee would take a I I liberal view of the question, for they might depend I upon it the office was no sinecure, and the county had a population of 80,000, and a valuation of £ 421,000. After some further conversation, Mr Pennant pro- posed that the room be cleared, but Mr A. Lloyd j strongly objected, saying if the reporters went out be j would fin out "l.w. After that Mr Wm. Davie3 said that in order to bring the question to a crisis, he would propose that the salary of the clerk be increased to £65() to include all charges, which was seconded by Mr G. A. Parry. Mr A. Lloyd said that the figures read by Mr • Lewis pointed to k-i00 as a fair and equitable sum, and he propsaed this with a view r f securing unanimity. Mr Herbert Lewis seconded the proposition, which j he thought to be a perfectly fair one. Before he had come into contact with Mr Kelly, be had entertained very exaggerated notions as to the sums which lie re- 1 ceived from the county, hut the explanations which Mr Keiiy had given him had quite disillusionized him. Mr Pennant supported the proposal, it being what had commended itscit to his uwa miud as a very fair one. Mr Davies then said he would be happy to with- draw his proposal in favor of that of Mr A. Lloyd. The Chairman was about to put the proposition when Mr Kelly asked whether it included the fee for registration, which he contended should be extra. The Chairman ttrongly advised Mr Kelly to accept it, and if he found it too small, he could make a further appeal tj the court after an enlarged txperi- erice. The proposition was then put, and fourteen handa were held up, on- the contrary being put, two hands were put up and instantly taken down a^ain, the increase being practically unanimous. On the question whether the resolution should have a retrospective tff-cfc, Mr Wynne moved that the t increase should date from the first of Apri', 1889, which Mr Wheldon seconded, saying if it was right' to increase the sdary, it was right to date it from the time of increased duties. The motion was put and agreed to unanimously. Mr KeJJy then thanked the Committee for the kind things which had been said of him, and for the increase which bad been granted him. THE CONDUCT OF A PCBLIC HOUSE. The Chairman said tLao; Mr Wh-.ldon had a ques- tion to put to the Chief Constable, and perhaps that was the most convenient time to put it. j Mr WhelOon said he wished t) put a few questions to the Ciiicf Constable of which he had given him notice, though not to long a one as he could have wished. They were these 1—Whether two men named Thns Jones and Charles Humphreys wtte found lying heip!essly (irenk not far fr(-r-- the Queea's Head lUll, Pent re, un Sunday n:ght, Ja'y mfi ? :=-Whethtr the men informed tha police when they becime sober, that to y were suppiiei by the father of the lindU rd of the Queeo's Head Inn, who took the Uriiik to them into a Held ? '{—Whether the landlord will be pummoned for negal trading and fur a breach of the licensing laws ? 4—^Whether the rsr.ewa' of the licence of the Queen's Head was refused by the local justxe* some few months ago, but that their decision was over-ruled by the quaiter sestiicns on appea!? 5—Whether some of the justice,3 in the Court of appeal were directly interested in pal»!ic houses ? t>—Wr.ether the po.ice hid net oijectedtothelicer.ce of the Queen's Head being arantcd to the present holder's father—hie man who supplied the drink all the Sunday in question ? Whether on their objection being held good, the licence was given t) the sn. totwitlistanding the pro- test of the po iee i und final.y, whether tha S)f1 is pra:tic- ally only a lodger and very seldom at home. The Chief Cor,*tab!p, in rpply, sri-1 he had only received a very short r.o'-ice, and was unable to cive a? full a repiy as otherwise he would have ii-c-d to do. With regard to the questions he would take them seriatim. With regard to question 1. Tiie facts were ai stated, and the two men had been fined 10i each, and the Cl;sts, on July 28-h iast. 2. They coull not ascertain exactly wh^t had been done, but the men had ?aid to Sent. Pear-on they had been so supplied, but not by whom. 3. He could not reply as yet, the question was undar cunsideratior. 4 Tne fsct were at ftif.e^ in the question. 5. The Ciuef Constable waa not in a position to answer the question aA he had not ascertained what magistrates constituted the Court on the occasion referred to. 6. The facts were a' stated in the questions put, the licence had been iven to the son on the understanding that he wa3 about to be married, but t; 'I e ycang man had not as found himself a wife. (Laughter.) I The reading of the questions, ana the an:-were given, caused a considerable degree of sensation in the ccin- mlttee.} The Chairman &s!:ed Mr Bulton whether he had objected to the licence being given. Mr K-jlton replied that he had. Tha owner of the house submitted a man who Tas found to have been a convict, and the licenc-3 was refused. The owner then put forward the son, who was a very respectable young fnan, saying he was about being married, hut undoubtedly it was only a cloak to get the licence for the father. The son was very seldom at home. The Chairman said it was a very werious case, and he hoped Mr Bolton wonid put the ca.e strongly before ths justices at the next Brewster Sessions. He had done what he couid to put down drunkenness and temptations to drunkenness, but lie had received 'I only a limited support from some of his colleagues, Mr A. Lloyd said f. n increase in the number of con- victions was r,( t always a proof of increased drunken- I ness, fcnt might be owina- ti grer tsr vigilance on ths part of fie police. Mr Wheldon said it wa? pinin the police had done their duty, and done it very well in this case. The blame lay not wit'i them, at any rate. I Mr Herbeit Lewis said the ca?e was so flagrant a one tiat he thought some expression of opinio. upon it should be arrived i-t by the Committee, which might have same weight wita the Court of Quarter Session?. Tnis view met with general approval, but there were technical reasons given in favor of the course suggested by the Chairman to Mr Bolton, and it was agreed to do nothing further with the question at t':e t C0mm¡tte. THE POLICE UNIFORM. The Chief Cons-table said that two expeitj had expressed independent opinions fist the cloth supplied in the great coati of the police was not equal to sample, and Messrs Peareon and Hinging, the con- tractors, had suggested that; the question glicuid be submitted to any army cluth maker for decision, t ) which the Committee agreed, Mr Smith, of Chekter, being ths gentleman select:d. ————— —————
MARRIAGE OF THE HON. EDITH…
MARRIAGE OF THE HON. EDITH HILL TREVOR. On Thursday afternoon, at St. Peter's, Eaton- square, London, in the presence of a large and fashion- able assembly, the marriage took place of Mr William West, son of Sir Algernoon West, K.C.B.. chairman of the Board of Inland Revenue, and the Hon. Edith Marie Hill Trevor, eldest daughter of the first Baron Trevor, J. P., D. L., of the counties of Down (Ireland), Denbigb, Notts, and Salop. The service was per- formed by the Rev. Richard Temple West, vicar of St. Mary Magdalene Church, Paddingrton, assisted by the Roèv. Llewelyn Wvnne Jones, M.A., of Chirk, and the Rev. David Jones, M.A., of Glynn, and the Rev. Thomas Williams, M.A., of St. Martin' The bride was given away by her father, Lord Trevor. The best man was Mr Douro Hoare, a personal friend of many years' standing of the bridegroom. Thfre were no les3 than eight bridesmaids, who awaitid the arrival of the bride and accompanied her to the chancel rails. These young ladies were the Hon. Nina Emily, Leila Sophy, and Mary Hill Trevor (sisler,3 cf the bride), the Hon. Blanche Cmzm (daushter of Lord and Lady Searsdale), Lady Mary Ellis Agar (daughter of Lord and Lady Normanton), and the Hon. Mary Windsor Clive and Miss Nina Hiil (daughter of Lord and Lady Austin Hill), and Albs West (sister of t'ie bride- groom.) The reception givea at 25, Belgrave.square was largely attended, and in the afternoon the newly- married couple left for East H-,L-np-stead, the residence of the Marchioness of Downshire, where the honey- moon will be sp;nt.
WALES AND THE MERSEY RAILWAY.
WALES AND THE MERSEY RAILWAY. MR FOX'S VIEWS. As stated eleswhere, Mr Francis Fox, chairman of the Mersey Railway Company, has been entertaining the eniploj^ at .Mount Aiyn, itossett. On Wednes- day, in replying to remarks by Mr C. A. Rowland^on and Mr Birchail, Mr Fox, who was well-received. said he waa pleased to have the opportunity of meeting those around him. He was most anxious t3 secure their sympathy, and he fe!t, occupying the position he did, it was not to the interest of those in high positions to seek to see how much they could squeeze out of the emploj es— (hear, liear)-but to secure their willing co-operation and loyal interest. In his own Cise, he felt this was not only desirable but that there was a moral obligation attaching to his position which he could not shirk. Regarding the future of the com- pany, he could only say that by next May he hoped the connection between Green-lane and Rock Ferry would be completed, as well as that between James-street and Bokl-street. So soon as this was effected the Cheshire Lines Committee were prepared to make the connection be- tween their Central Station and their James- street Sta' 'ion. By this means through traffic c mid be sent from Manchester and district direct, via the Hoylake Raiiway. to New Brighton. Wallasey, Hoylake, and We-t SKirby. When the connection w.;s complete with the Dee Bridge, the traffic from Wales could pass direct over the Cheshire Lines Antm, and the connection with the Laticisilire and Yorkshire Railway would open up a means of distri- bution to ail parts of Lancashire. It must be remem- bered that the late chairman, Mr Pearfon, stated that his line, the Lancashire and Yorkshire, would of If give t iem traffic which woul.l be almost suffi- t. block their jinj?, and he (Mr Fox) looked c iently in the near f'.u.ue to thii line paying^ a dividend t ) its original shareholders. The connection with the Dee Bridge would be complete in two year?, and in May next there would be. he hoped, through connection with Reck Ferry and Bold-street. Alto- gether, he held that the Messey Railway would soon be a dividend-paying concern.
LIVERPOOL CORN -MARKbT.I
LIVERPOOL CORN MARKbT. LIVERPOOL, 1 RIDAY. Market for wheat opens quiet at last Tuesday's rates beans dearer Saidi 25* to 25< 3d peas 53 9d; oats quiet (white), 3: 3J (yellow), 2i 81 to 2s 10J (black), 2i 6J to 2" 8d maize opens slow without change on last Tuesday's prices flour unchanged and dull Trieste 34,. to 36* Californian 27* 61 to 28s Gd; English (patent) 363 6j to 32* 61 bakers' 20i 6d to 27f. Weather rainy. LONDON CORN MARKET. I I LONDON, Friday. I Market opened very dull for wheat, owing to this I brilliant weather and easier quotations from New York, and prices are nominally unchanged. Flour slow. Maiz9 excel t'onally firm. Other articles in- active, at late rater. Arrivals-British oati 320 quarters, foreign wheat 51,310, barley 2,300, oats 73,600, maize 2,810, floor 7,640 saclcs. „«————
STOPPAGE OF THE FFRWD IRON…
STOPPAGE OF THE FFRWD IRON WORKS. Mr Sparrow has carried out his intention to close these extensive work-a. Our readers will remember a speech made by this gentleman at a recent club dinner on the subject. A large number of men will, in consequence, be thrown out of employment. ————
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I ! - OSWESTRY.
I OSWESTRY. TtHP FROM ABERYSTWYTH.—On Wednesday the scholars of Trinity Church Sunday School fot Aberystwyth and their Mend* paid a visit to Lis oiw-i to th? numl er of about 1,003 WEEKLY CATTLL FAIU —Tnere wss a vtry large npply of cattie and ctlves, hiietp, and i,igs in the Smititie'.d on Wednesday, and etoct looked generaiiy wel'. The sales were laree and the quotations a* follows :—Beef made from 6J to 7d per lb., mat. < n and lamb 8d to 8 f, veal 7d to 81, and pork 5 I to ."i,^ THE ToLLs.-f he annual letting of the tolls of Le i Smithfield, Powis, and Cross Markets took plae-* in the Town Cierk's office on Thursday irorning. Tiie f lotting was by ticket, with the result that t'.e S:i.iih- field and Horse Market let for £810, and the Cross 1 and Powis Markets for 2720, being in Loth instances £10 in excess of the letting in ltWO. FLOWER SERVICE.—On Tuesday evening a flower service was held in Chris'church (Jougregi.t:onal) Chapel, the R v. J. J. Poynter the pa £ t .-r, conduct- ing the service, Mr J. H. Overhead, the orbanis. presiding most ably at the o-gan. A large num* er of beautiful floral tributea were brought, by the children and other friends, which were eventually forwarded to the University Hospital, L": don. EXPLOSION AT PENYGWELY.—A hdler exp'.osio of a very seticus nature occurred on Sunday niorninz at the Penygwely Waterworks, when t! c- engine-driver was badly fCilded. The boiler wa pal t d a vertical engine, which is u-ed fi r making steam for the purpose of pumping water from the puddle trench. An un certainty exists as to how the explosion occurred. The boiler blew up with a terrific noirze. It was hurled with considerable force some three hundred yards up the side of the hill, and barrows and ether material lying round about received a great amount of damage. The driver'd arm and fett were scalded. COLLAPSE OF A STACK -Last wtek, John Evan Jones, of Upper Church-street, with another man and a boy was on the top of a stack in a baySeld ne:.r Croeawylan, helping to uuload, when the stack suddenly gave way, throwing Jones down on to the field and breaking his leg. The bey fell on to some pailings and sprained his foot; but the other man escaped uninjured. The hay fell upon the horse and cart, and it was with some difficulty that they were extricated. SE8MUS ACCIDET.-On Sunday morning a serious accident took place in Church-strett Two ladies wer: driving into town horn Hangedwyn, to attend the Church of Our Lady and S. 0?wa!d, and near Morda the horse became startled, and ran away at a high speed. Unfo: tauatsly it took to the pavement in Church-street, and ran the gig into violent collision with the lamp-post opposite Mr W. H. Bott's house. To the regret of many on- lookers, who were vowerless to avert disa^tir, the occupants were thrown to the ground, and both suttiined injuries, one of them reciiving severe contusions on the head. The glass from the lamp shivered in fragments fell to the street, and the horse, with one of the shafts dangling from his harness, pursued i!s course a'ong Church-street. and turning up Willow-street, was ultimately ttvped. The injured ladies were immediately conveyed r.o the residence of Dr. Beresford, and their inj uries :.tt;nd^d to. THE LATE MR DAMD .JoE.Ir D.u-M of the Plough Inn, lieatrice-street, died some what suddenly on Munday. The deceased some seven weeks ugo lost h;" eldest daughter, and t iough he I _?s ul) t--) Fr i Ar, was able to pait y attend to his businojs up to FrHav, hia health uai very mucb alfjeted by t':e loss. On 8 turday, however, he was not ablf t > leave his bed on Sunday hi-i condition became so cri: iCi11 that finall hope was entertained of his recove-y and at half- paet two o'clock on M nd.-iy afternoon Mr Jones passed away. As a business man, the deceased w:-s highly respected, and was well-known in the neighbourhood as the district representative of Messrs F. W. Soames and Co., Wrexham. He al-o hed the office of treasurer to the O?westry Licensed Victuallers' Association. To the cause d OJdfe!!uwship he dev?t?d a good deal of his time and energy. On Thursday afternoon the funeral prOCeEfi(n ieft the house about half-p?at two, the body being followed by a deputation from the King Oswald Lodge of Odd- fellows (senior members and juvenile branches), and one from the Licensed Victuallers Association, and by a large number of the general public. The service was perormed at Holy Trinity Church, and at the grave side in the cemetery by the Rev. T. Kedfern, The coffin was literally covered with beautiful wreaths, crofseB, &c, CRICK ET MATCH.—Tha Angling Club and the sweatry Assistants on Thursday tried conclusions on the Oswestry Cricket field, the match occasioning a considerable amount of amusement and speculation as to the result. Mr Doody captained the Fishermen, and Mr W. H. Morris, the Assistant?. The result waa-Anglers 77, Assistants 5G, the Anglers thus winning by 21 runs. RICHJIONL>" BDILDISG SOCIETY.—The 5th annual meeting was held on Thursday, when the report and accounts for the year were passed. At tiie appropri- ation, Mr A. Laahmore, jeweller, Church-streft, was the successful member, and became entitled to an ad- vance (if E400. BOWLING HANDICAP.—The final in tle handicap in connection with the Wynnstay Bowling Club was played on Thursday afternoon, and resulted in Mr W. T. Jones, Queen's Hotel, beating Mr Chas. Drew, of the Wynnstay Arms HoteL The priZ) was a I nicely-executed painting of the Wynnstay Arms green on a summer evening, Mr Bonner, Beatrice- street, being the artist. SCHOOL AND C'HOIB TREATS.—On Thursday, Christ Church Choir visited the White Mere, near Elies- mere. The members of Christ Chuich Mothers' Meeting spent Mjnday at Llynclys Hi!1. 0.1 Monday the Welsh Church Sunday School visited Llangollen. On Thursday the scholars of Oswald-road Presby- terian School had their treat t the Racecourse. The same day the English Biptist Sunday School had the annual treatgat Llynclys Hill. COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY.—Before Captain Lovett, Col. Barnes, and Mr A. Wynne Corrie. Drunk in Charge.—David Jones, wagoner, Swan Lane, Oswestry, for being drunk in charge of a horse and cart was fined 17,1 8d.-John Evans, carpenter, Woodbine Cotiagcp, Oswestry, for a simiiar L-flerce, on a Sunday, at Llynclys, was fined 16s. Disiniitc,i.-There was a charge Pg-dnst Mr Tyler, of the Efel Inn, Trefonen, brought by Su;)t. Lang- ford, for allowing drunkenness on his premises on the 18:h June, but after hearing evidence, the Bench de- cided to dismiss the cas". Bicyclist Fined.-Frank Jones, fitter, Castle-street, Oswestry, for riding on his bicycle on the footpath from Gobowen to Moreton, was fined Is and 7s 8.1 coats. Wilful Damage.—Win. Junes, laborer, Llansaint- ffraid, was charged with wilfully breaking windows at the house of Mr John Rowland, farmer, of Llauy- blodwel, on the lit:¡ July, by throwing stones through them.—Fined £ 1 and ordered to pay the damage, 25J, and 10s costs, or one month.
NEW PRIMITIVE METHODIST SCHOOLS,I…
NEW PRIMITIVE METHODIST SCHOOLS, AT OSWESTRY. LAYING MEMORIAL STONES. On Thursday the ceremony of laying the foundation stones of the new Primitive Methodist Sunday Schools, now in course of erection in Castle-street, took place. The procGeding? c immenced with a pro- cession of the school children round the town. The ceremony opened with a hymn, prayer being then offered by the Rev J. W. Normandale (L'.anymynech Circuit), and the Rev. Adam Glegg. The Rev. G. Archer (Baptist minister) read a portion of Scripture, which was followed by tha hymn "0 Lord (,t Host,-a," after which the Rev. G. T. D, Pid-sley (minister of the chapel), gave a moat interesting addre^p, on the subject of how Primitive Methodism was firot founded in Oswestry. An address by the Rev. John Watson, Chester, returned missionary and eecretary to the Conference followed, and the school children, conducted by Mr E. Price, then sang very nicely a piece entitled Every man to his post," Miss Alice Jones presiding at the harmonium. The stone laying was then proceeded with, Mr J. Parry Jones, Town Clerk, who laid the first stone, being presented with a silver trowel by a gentleman not. wishing his name mentioned. Ail those who laid stones were also presented with a nicely bound copy of The history of the Primitive Methodist Con- nexion." Several friends als) laid bricks. The stones were laid by the following, who also laid the various snma on the stones contributed by each:—Mr Councillor Perks £ 50, Mr Samuel Lloyd i-10, MrJ. Parry Jones £20, Miss Alice Doughty Jones 25, Mr Thomas Green, Knockin, £ 5 Mr J. E. Tunnah, Birkenhead, £ 10; MrJ. Wr-odville, Bagley Hall, t7 and Mr Edward George (on behalf of the scholars and teachers of the Sunday School), £10, from tie Sunday School fund, and E25 loi, being the amount collected by the children. The following donations are also promised :-The Mayor (Mr A. Wynne Corrie), 2.5, Mr Robert Lloyd E.5, Colonel Barnes 22 2, Dr. Fuller JE2. Mr T. P. Parry £ 1 1", Miss Morris (Silop-road) £ 1, Rev. J. J. Poycter £1, Mr Wm. Jackson jE2 2i, a friend 22, and Mr D. R. Hugbea, Beatrice-Street, 5?. The collection ..t the close amounted to upwards of Ell). A well-attended tea meeting was held afterwards, in the Arthur-jtreet Assembly Rooms, t :e tables being presided over by ladies from nearly eve y denomination in t':e t3wr>. In the evening there was a public meeting in the English Wesleyan chapel, Mr Joseph Higeins being in the chair, when addresses were delivered by the Revs. John Watson, John Evans, Eglwysfach J. J. Poynter, Adam Glegg, J. W. Normandale, Oakes, G. Archer, J. Bowles, G. T. D. Pidsley, and others. The collection at the, close amounted t5 nearly CIO, and in all the money' collected during the day amounted to £ 154 181 101, GRESFORD. I EXCURSION TO LIVERPOOL.—Un Monday the mem- bers of the Gresford Men's Bible Class visited Liver- pool. The Museum and Art Gallery were visited first, and after dinner some went to New Brighton, others to Eastham. All, wherever they went, enjoyed themselves heartily. MARRIAGE OF Miss E. Fox.-Ti-le union on Thurs- day of Miss E. Fox, Llyn Eglwys, and Mr bpardng, Upton, Chester, in the parish church, was a pretty sight. The service was conducted by the Vicar, while Mr Alfred Prince presided at the organ, and played Mendelsshon's Wedding March in a very pleasing style. The bride and bridegroom after returning to Llyn Eglwys, the residence of the bride, proceeded to Chester, while the Gresford bel's rang out their merry Deals. OVERTON. -1 LAWS TEKKIS AND CRICKET CLUE—Ihe annual tennis tournament of this fashionable club was held on the charming grounds at Overton on Monday and Tuesday, and with fine weather the meeting was a great success. In the open events the play was brilliant, and the reputation of the club was main- tained by a club member, Mr Frederic W. Soames, participating in the victory of each of the open events. The following were the results of the play :—Open events Ladies and gentlemen's doubles, Miss F. Peel and Mr F. W. Soames gentlemen's doubles, Col. Heaton and Mr Frederic W. S-)ames gentlemen's singles, Mr Frederic W. Soames. Club events Ladies' and gentlemen's doubles, unfinished, to be played off later gentlemen's doubles, Mr H. J. Royds and Mr Frederic W. Soames gentlemen's singles, Rev. F. Roberts. Sir W. W. Wynn is president of the club, Mrs Oliver Onnrod, of Pickhill Hall, is lady patroness for the year, and Mr Harpreavep, of Llan-y-Cefn, h the energetic and capable hon. Eecretary, I MARCH W IE L. ODDFELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY.—The 4'3 h r.nniversary of the L..yal Peiseverance L'ulgs, G. U.O.O., was celebrated at Miro'iwiel on FrMay. The members met at the club-room r. t :h;» 11-MI Inn at 11 ".1\1., and headed by the band of the 3,(1 l!a:t.. It.W.F under the able leadership of Bandmaster F. E. Corri- gon. inarched in procession to Marchwiel Hall, Bryn. y-roy. The Old Hall, Woodhouse, and Tophouse, where they were heartily welcomed bud hospitably entert&i.'ied. On their return they attended divine s-rvice in the parish church, where an impressive uMress was delivered hy the Rev. J. >5turkey. Tho members pat down to dinner at the Red Lion, whrre n capiial repast was provided in the worthy hostets'd well-known style. On the removal of the cloth tha u*ua! loyal and patriotic t,ast,3 were proposed by the chairman, Mr John Evans, and heartily responded to. Dancing on the Rreen commenced at nvo c'ciock. and Wlii indulged in hv a numerous o".m:>anv ui:t:.l the i-hades of the eveninir obliged tin III to disperse. IUTHI N. PARK HOUSE SCHOOL.—Among the succcprful candidates at the June Examination of Trinity College, London, were Miss Aiica Evans and Mias Emily Ryder, pnrils of Mise Jonee. The examination was c-ld in the and ii:c!u<i'_>d pianoforte playing, with an oral examination on the theory of mu"k. BOAKD OF GUARDIAW—At Monday's meeting there was a small attendance. Mr Thomas Jones presided, and it was reported that fourteen tenders fur the erection of the heating apparatus had been received, and it was left to a committee to open and report upon them.—The Master re; orted th" number of inmates to be seventy, against eighty-five ia'<t. year. The number cf vagrants lelieved during the past fortnight numbered sixty, showing an increase of nine. —The thanks of the Board were tendered to Mr Bitzurd for newspapers, &c., for the inmates.
I THE JONES S HAVE TROUBLE.
I THE JONES S HAVE TROUBLE. On Friday the son of Isaac Jones, Llanfwrop, a youth of twelve, had occasion to visit the Woodlands. A large Newfoundland dog rushed at the boy and bit t'is hand, damaging the fore-lingor so much that amputation was necessary. He was compensated for the loss of the most valuabl e finger of his hand to the amount of 1:4, which waR placed at interest for him to receive when twentv-one years of tLre. John Jones, Llysfasi, Llanfair, was tending a mow- ing machine, when the knives caught his knee and in. flicted serious injury. Wm. Jones, of Derwen, sought the assistance of a surgton, he having on Saturday received injury from a s-cythe. He was crossing a brook, and in doing so clipped and fell < u the ed^-e of the scythe he was carrying. He bled profusely.
RUTHIN AGRICULTURAL -SHOW.
RUTHIN AGRICULTURAL SHOW. The sni;ual meeting of the Denbighshire and Flint- shire Agricultural Society waa held yesterday (Ftiday). at Ruthin. As a complete report could not reach us in time for our earlier editions, it will be issued this (d»turd^y) morning in the form of a sup- plement. This can be obtained gratis by subscriheis on application to cur news agents, or at the Adver- tiser OtHcos The Directors of the Bank of England on Thursday raised their minimum ratj of dhcmnt from 4 to 5 per cent. THE NEW VICAR.-A hnndsome testimonial will be presented to :h,! Rev Owen GIl his leaving Rhyl tJ become vicar of Brigillr. An important sale is advertised ti take place at Shrewsbury Smithfield on the 6th and 7th iniit, when Messrs Lythall, Mansell, and Walteis will offer for sale Shropshire and Clun Wethers, from registered flocks of famous breaderp. Why are dull times the best for advertising ? Be- cause, w hen money is scarce people are forced to economise they then read advertisementt to see who sells the cheapest, and where they can buy to the best ad vantage. A
SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A SURGEON.
SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A SURGEON. At the Central Criminal Court, to-day (Friday), Albert Latrmann, described as a sutgecn, waa indicted for the wilful murder of Grace Ethel Hall by an illegal operation to "procure a miscarriage. Mr C. Matthews for the piUfecntion detailed the circum- stances of the case. Henuione Grandt described what accused did to deceased. At the second visit deceased paid the accused 915.
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A-s important award of 1:7,400 has just been 1 raade, as the result of the arbitration case be. tween the Rnabon Firebrick and Terra Cotta Company and the Great Western Railway Com- pany. The marl, which has been treated as a mineral, will be the subject of further inquiry. P., was announced LB n „ r T. Kenyon,-Nl- waa announced £ 1? eak a. PrTm,o/LSue fete at Pickhill Hall, oaS«?a »tnrdav f' His absence, explained by a telegram, cans uch disappointment. The Government bave no doubt been reaBaured to sr STthe Habitation pa^cd a vote of on- abated conMencenth?em. THE Wrexham Guardians on Thursday had re- ted to them a case in which two sons, who had families of their own, contributed to their mother's support, and they not unreaaonabiy complained that another brother, who had no family, paid nothing. He is able but unwilling to work, and so escapes. The Guardians, the Chairman seems to think, are powerles3 to in- terfere. THE Central Association for dealing with distress caused by mining accidents has held its annual Conference in London. The speakers included Mr W. F. Butler, Mr N. R. Griffith, and Mr G. L. Campbell. A resolution was adopted approving of the steps being taken to obtain the systematic contribution of mineral landlords to Minera' Permanent Societies, the hope being expressed that the owners of mines would liberally respond to the appeals now being made. Mr Butler believes that in North Wales almcet all the mineral owners would agree to the plan of paying an amount equal to one-half of the lessee's subscription, stating that the Duke of WestminBter had promised a definite and regular sum. There can be but one opinion as to the uaeful work accomplished by the Societies, and it is to be hoped that the desired co-operation of the lessors will be speedily obtained. Is Lancashire attention is bing called to the principle upon which residential mansions are assessed to local rates. Dwelling-houses, having parks and desmesnes attached, are alleged to have been taxed upon a basis ridiculously below their real value. In London, a new principle is finding favor. The Bale value of the property is taken as the standard for valuation, and a fair rental on this price is fixed as the basis of assessment. The principle, it is proposed, should be tested in the case of tiolland House, a fine mansion situated in spacious grounds, within the Metropolitan area. Hither- to the pluce has been let as a dwelling-house, and assessed at £ 2.000 a year, and the authori- ties con'ena that if the owner chooses to lock up so much valuable property he should pay a fair price for the ltixtiry. A correspondent suggests that the matter should have consideration by the Denbighshire County Council, as he knows it of two or three mansions in our neighbour- hood which are locked up in the same way." THE proceedings at the Assize Court at Mold, on Friday, were highly creditable to the county of Flint. It is 17 years since the last maiden assize, following one in 1871. The judge on the last occasion was the late Chief Justice Bovill, who had tried the Mold rioters in 18G9, and in 1873 the grand jury made a present- ment to his Lordship in favor of a remission of the sentences passed, the result of which waa that the men were liberated. What is most noticeab!e is that in 1873 as in 1890, there was a high tide of prosperity, which scem3 to lihow that high wages are not conducive to crime. whatever superficial observers may say to the contrary. We sincerely congratulate our neigh- bours in Flintshire on their immunity from crime, and seeing it follows the remarkable fact that at the Easter Quarter Sessions there was not a single prisoner for trial in either Flint- shire, Denbighshire, nor Merionethshire, is something upon which the Principality gener- ally may pride itself. Surely, the expenditure upon education, and upon the general sanitary mprovements of recent years has not bee n Xidn.