Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

MOLD. I GLASRAFON Baoos.—We notice that the Local j Board authorities are building up the parapet over the culvert carrying the Glanrafon brook under the road at the bottom of Wrexham-btreet. SWISE FEVER.—We are ,iformed that at a meeting of the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Committee held on Wednesday, it was decided to order the slaughter of some r-igs, amont; which the fever had broken out at Leeawood. One animal had been destroyed previously, and the district proclaimed an infected one. THANKSGIVING SERVICES.—The Welsh Nonconfor- misti of tLis town held their harvest thanksgiving services on Thursday, when joint services were held in the morning M the Baptist Chapel, Wrexham-street, and in the afternoon at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Xew-t'eet. In the evening services were held in each of the chapels, and there were very good congregations. Those in the morning and the after- noon were hardly so well attended as might have been exp-ttid. THE BRIDFURD COLLIERY. -Matters do not look any brighter in this colliery than they did a fortnight ago. About eighty men have been out for three weeks, and twenty-six others will be out on Saturday, they being now working out the required notice. We are in- formed that terms of agreement were come to between the men and the manager, which, on being referred to the committee of matters at Manchester, were con- demned. The result is the contiouanca of the strike, with but faint prospects of an early settlement. TEE NEW COLLIERIES.—We are informed that the new company or syndicate proposed to be formed for working the unexhausted seams of the Broncoed, Bromfield, Tryddyn, Argoed, and Mold Town Col- lieries was registsred last week. We are also informed that negociations are in progress for the purchase of thp Bailey Hill or Bedford Colliery, the intention being to work all from a common centre, and with one set of machinery. We give the information as it has been given U", and add that the townspeople hope that the venture will prove a success, and profitable to shareholders and the pubiic. AN OLD TOWNSHIN.—On Sunday week there died an old townsman, who for nearly sixty years bad lived in Mold a life of quite unobtrusiveness but of sterling wortii we refer to the late Thomas Jones, of 70, Wrexham-street, who, at the time of his death, wa eighty-four years of age. He was a native of Buckley, and for fcrty yea-os had been employed at the Broncried pits, where he had the cinndencs and respect, of all who knew him. On the stoppage of the pit about ten years ago, he gave up work, and eked out the little he had saved by keeping a little shop, which, however, of late years, got smaller by degrees and beautifully lese." About two years ago he lost his wife, and with her he lost all interest in life and its affair". He wanted to die, and espec-ally on his birthday-Sunday fortnight-but he lingered for another week, and then quietly fell asleep. A very appropriatd funeral sermon was preached to his memory at Westminster-road Congregational Chapel on Sunday last by the Rev. W. Morgan. PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY.—Before J. Scott Bankes. E. Thompson, P. T. Davies Cooke, and J. Watkinson, Esqrs. School Cases —The following fines were imnosed :— Woo. Evans, Rhydgoleu. Is Thos. Koberte, Maesydre, 5* Charles Mather, Maesydre, 5s; Thos. Williams, Pentre, 3s Jane Connah, Prince's Court. 3s Edward Stafford, Founders Yard, 5s; Owen Jones, Wylfa, 53; Wm. Jones, Maesydre, Is; Ed. Hughes, Buckley Square, Is. ¡;8ault.-G"orge Davies, of Coed Talon, was charged by Mrs Barbara Roberts, of Pontybodkin, with having assaulted her on 4th October. She said the defendant came in with some others, threw her husband down, and when she went to help, the de- fendant struck her eye. This was corroborated by her sister, Jane Richardson, who said the defendant struck her sister with his fist in the face. The defendant said the bother was begun by the corn- plainant's husband, a young man of 27, whereas he was over 50, and thirty pounds lighter. The brother of the defendant was called, and said he did not see his brother assault the woman.—Fined 103 and costs. Charge of Furious Driving.—John Robert?, of Ner- quis, for whom Mr Simon appeared, was summoned by Mr Norris, of Nerquis, for being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and trap, and driving it through Nerquis on lltli October.—Mr Maraton appeared for the complainant, and owing to the absence of Mr Norris, undertook the piace of prosecutor. He having opened the case, the Chairman suggested it was for the County Court to decide, seeing there was a claim for damages. Mr Maraton elected to go on, and called Dr. Williams, who, with his wife, was a passenger with Mr Morris on the night in question. He paid that they were not far from the house of Mr William Bi-llis, of the Waen Farm, and while driving along the road on the level, they saw the horse and trap driven by the defendant coming along at a distance of about forty yards, being driven at a furious rate, at about fourteen or sixteen miles an hour. The lights so frightened the horse driven by Mr Norris that he shied, causing the trap to be placed partly across the road, so that when the defendant was passing the shafts of his trap and wheels came into collision with those of Mr NorrisV, breaking some of the spokes.—The Chairman said that disposed of the case so far as they were concerned. It was purely one for the County Court, and he strongly advised Mr Marston to withdraw, which, after some reluctance, he did, the bench having signified their intention to decide against him, the Chairman saying it was admitted that if Mr Norris's horse had not shied, no damage would have resulted. Drunkenness.—Goodman Edwards, of Buckley, was charged by Sargt. Jones with being drunk and dis- orderly near the White Lion. on 11th October. Fined 10s and costs.—Thomas Whitley, a young married man, living in Maesydre, was charged by P.C. J. 1). Hughes with being drunk and quarrelling wit'} his wife on the street opposite his house, a Uttle after midnight on the 10th October. He had to threaten to lock the defendant up before hs would go in. Fined 2:1 61 and costs.—Abraham Hellen, of Cjed Talon, was charged by P.C. John Williams with being drunk in the high road on the 13th October, and indulging in most offensive language. The defendant admitted the impeachment, adding that when sober he was a very decent fellow, but when the ale got into his head he became uncontrollable, He waa tined 10J and I BODFARI. I DEATH or MBS BROWSE, THE RECTORY.—In our obituary column we record this week the death of Mrs Browne, wife of the esteemed and venerable Canon Browne, rector of Bodfari, which took place on Sunday last. Mrs Browne was a daughter of the late Cvmnn Rowlaad WiUiamp, rector of Ysceifiog, and sister of the deceased Rev Rowland Williams, the eminent author of Essays and Reviews." The poor of Bjdfari have lost a kind and sympathetic friend in Mrs Browne, whilst the Rector, in his advanced age, has to mourn a loving and useful help- meet. BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. I BAND OF HOPE.—On Wednesday evening an enter- tainment was given by the Bryn Zion Independent Chapel Band of Hope. The meeting was held in the schoolroom, and was presided over by Mr P. Williams, Lodge House, when there was a very enjoyable pro- gramme. The society has enrolled since the com- mencement of the present season nearly twenty members. PRESENTATION.—An interesting ceremony was rer- formed on Wednesday afternoon at the General Offices of the Steel Company, when Mr John Williams, of Victoria-road, Wrexham (late of Rail- way View, Brymbo). and Mr John Williams, of the Brake, Brymbo—both in the employment of the Steel Company at the General Offices-were the recipients of handsome plated cruet stands upon the occasion of their marriage. Mr Barker, the senior clerk, on behalf of his brother officials, made the presentations. CHILDREN'S SERVICES.—On Sunday children's ser- vices were held in the Wesleyan Chapel, Brymbo. In the morning the Rev. Thos. Hughes (late of Llan. fairfechan), of Wrexham, addressed the children. In the afternoon addresEe.4 were delivered by Mr Peter Hughes, superintendent; Mr Robert Griffiths, Lodge; Mr Ed. Edwards, Bee Hive and Mr Joseph Fisher, Holland. The Rev. T. Jones-Humphreys preached an impressive sermon at night, bnd commented strongly on the conduct of the young men of the pre- sent day indulging freely in worldly amusements, especially footballing, and exhorted them to abandon such amusements. The services were well attended. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Saturday evening after the business of the Britons' Pride Lodge (I.O.O.F., M.U ) held at the Mount Hotel, an entertainment was held under the presidency of Mr Azariah Jones, N.G., when a pleasant evening was spent. The following, amongst other items, were given :-Song, Bro. Win. Phillips, II 0 tyred yn ol fy ngeneth lan recitation, by P. G. Llew Evans. describing the scene before and after the battle of Waterloo a short and interesting paper on the Life of the late John Bright, M.P. was read by P.P.G.M. Hughes harmonium solo, by P.G. Joseph Williams a humorous reading, by Bro. Phillips. Yr eneth ddall," was sung hy Bro. Phillips. A hearty vote of thanks was proposed to Bro.JPhillips for his welcome visit. PROPOSED NEW WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—The plans of the proposed new Wesleyan Chapel, Brymbo, were presented for approval to the Financial District Meeting, held at Criccieth last week, by Rev. T. Jones Humphreys (superintendent of the circuit) an J Mr W. LI. Jones, of Bangor. The chapel committee unanimously approved of the plans and specifications, and voted grants from various funds amounting to about JC700. The proposed chapel will cost over £ 2,000. The contract has been let to Messrs. Hughes and Owen, of Penybryn, Wrexham. The architect is Mr W. Lloyd Jones, of Bangor. The site of the pro. posed chapel is near the Great Western Station, and has been purchased. SMOKING CONCERT —The first of a series of smoking concerts was held at the Brymbo Conservative Club, on Saturday evening, under the presidency of Mr loan Powell, Vron Colliery. The meeting was well attended. The Chairman, after a short introductory address, called upon Mr G. A. Powell to sing "The land of my fathers." A comic jaong entitled "That's English you know," was sung by Mr Robert Evans, Green, and was encored. The programme continued Violin solo, Mr Samuel Griffiths, Myfanwy Cottage Mr Wm. Griffiths, Lodge, sang" Gwroniad gwlad y gan Mr Edward Evan Rogers, Brymbo, sang a humorous song entitled "Nid dymÁ'r dyn i mi" violin solo, Mr Wm. Griffiths; Soldier and a Man," Mr Ed. Taylor, Lodge. The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to the performers who had taken part in the entertainment, also to the secretary of the club for drawing out the programme. Mr G. A. Powell sang the solo of the National Anthem. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES.—A service was held in Engedi Chapel on Monday Evening, when the Rev. O. Baldwin Jones, of Gwersyllt, preached a ¡ most impressive sermon. There was a large cor. grega- tion.-The thanksgiving service of the English Wes- leyans was held on Friday eveninsr. when the preacher was the Rev. James Haworlh. of Wrexhirn. The chapel was tastefully decorated. Texts and quotations of the Scripture were hung on the walt". and no doubt drew an amount of attention, not from their decorative point of view, but from their Scrip- tural meaning. Before the service, the choir, under the able leadership of Mr Ed. Williams, sang with good taste, an anthem, "Praise God." Miss Williams and Master Herbert Jones, Mount Zion. presided at the organ, Amongst those who preeented fruit, &c., for the decorations, were Right Hon. G. 0. Morgan, q C-, M.P., Mr J. H. Darby, and a large number of members of the Chapel.-The harvest 1 thanksgiving services were held during the week at the Wesleyan Chapel, Brymbo (Bethel), by a series of prayer meetings, conducted by the respective class leaders. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETT.-On Thursday evening the genera! meeting of the Brymbo Co-operative Society was held at the Societv's rooms, when there was a good attendance. Mr John Thomas, of Lodge, pre- sided, and presented the balance sheet. The Society's takings have during the past quatter increased 1:63 10s, or an average of 28. The amount of out-standing debts was considerably reduced. The total profit derived amounted to 1:64 0, 3d, which was apt ortioned at the rate of 2i in the £ to member- and Is in the £ to non-members, carrying a small amount to the building redemption fund. The following were elected to sit on the committee:—Messrs. Cadwaladr Jones, Store House; James Jones, Frnod Lodge; R. :1. Roberts, Mona Cottage Thos. Rogers, Lodge. Mr John Williams, Brake, was also unanimously re- elected auditor. The committee announced their in- tention of holding a public meeting, also a tea meet- ing, at an early date, when it is expected that Mr A. H. Dyke Acland, M.P. for Rotherham, and other prominent gentlemen, will address the meeting. CONSERVATIVE CLUB. PRESENTATION TO MR BUTLER.-The annual meeting of the members was held at the club-houae on Friday, the President in tha chair, when there was a large number present. The report of the Executive Committee showed that ttie club had prospered gatisfact)rily. The Executive and Finance Committees were re-elected. The statement of accounts for the year was presented and approved. We understand that thirteen new members have joined the club since the annual meeting.—Mr T. Owen Charles said he was requested by the members of the club to ask Mr Butler's acceptance of a dupli- cate photograph. They were all well acquainted with I the good work he had done to the local Unionist pa w, as well as to the parish generally. Mr Charles I briefly alluded to the connection of Mr Butler with the Conservative party.—The President, in reply, thanked the members most sincerely for the token of their regard, which they had presented to him, and assured them it would always be treasured and highly valued by him. (Hear, hear.) Whatever he had been able to do in Brymbo to advance sotind prin- ciples, could not have been accomplished but for the devoted and unselfish support he had always received from those around him. He trusted the club would prove a benefit to its members, and a centre of light in what was yet, he considered, rather a "cloudy spot." (Hear, hear.) It was founded on a sound principle, viz., that of considering the working man as a rational, thinking person, and not, as their Radical friends appeared to consider him, a sort of grown up baby," to he led about by a ftrinp," trusted indeed with the franchise, but unlit to be left alone with a mug of beer. (Hear, hear and laughter.) The President then gave an interesting account of his recent visit ta the south-west of Ireland.-The singing of the National Anthem tsrmiiiat jd the pro- ceedings. BUCKLEY. HARVEST FESTIVAL. The harvest thanksgiving festival was held in the Square Wesleyan Chapel on Tuesday. A very appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. J. Vinson Stevens, to a large congrega- tion. RETURN OF MB JOHN WILLIAMS, C.C.—Mr John Wiliiams arrived home on Thursday, after paying n. visit his son in Australia. Mr Williams gave a ahott account of his travels to the congregation in Biatre Chapel on Sunday. COEDPOETH AND MJNERA. I EXAMINATIONS.—On Tuesday, tite-Tdinera National Schools were examined by the Govammeiitlnspectors, who visit Penygelli next week. POSTPONED.—The presentation to the Rev. G. 0. Browne, M.A., arranged for Thursday night did not take place, owing to the death of Mrs Browne, Budfari. It was postponed for a foitnight. LECTURE.—On Wednesday, at the Adwy C.M. Chapel, under the presidency of Mr J. Davies (Neifion), Bwlcbgwyn, a most interesting lecture on Mis yn Nghanaan was given by the Rev. Evan Rees (Dyfed). Cardiff. There was a good audience. HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The festival at the parish church is announced for Monday. At seven p.m. there will be an English service with a sermon by the Hev. W. Rees Thomas, M.A., vicar of Abersychan. On Tuesday night there will be a Welsh sermon by the Rev. Mr Thomas. The alms of the congregation will be solicited in aid of Home Migsions. PRESENTATIONS.—On Sunday at the close of the Sunday School at ant U.M. Chapel, the organist (Mr E. J. Jones, son of Mr Thomas Jones, tailor, Sic.), was presented by the congregation with a purse containing a handsome sum of money in return for his labors there during the past three years. He has tilled his post most succesbfu ly. The gift was con- veyed to him by Mrs T. Davips, Coedpoeth. Ad- dresses were delivered by Messrs J. Roberti, Miners, and William Bryan, to which Mr Thomas Jones responded on behalt of his son. CEFNYBEDD. RENT AVDIT —The half-yearly rent dinner on Ad- miral Somerset's estate in this neighbourhood was held on Friday at the Holly-Bush Inn. There was an un- usually large number of tenants present, and an exel- lent dinner was provided by the landlord. Mr Edwards presided, Mr Wm. Piercey acting as vice-chairman. The usual loyal toaqts wer6 honored, and the health of the landlord received with cheers. A vote of thanks to the host and hostess, proposed by Mr Thos. Lewis, Bryn-yorkin, was carried with acclamation. Capital songs were sung by Messrs J. Wynne, W. Bannister. and Ellis Davies. CHIRK. MEASLE?. In consequence of an outbreak of measles the B>ys' and Girls' Schools were closed by the Medical Officer, Dr Lloyd's order. On Wednes- day Ti-oriiing the Pentre School was also closed. It is hoped that the epidemic will have so far cleared off as to enable the schools to be re-opened on Monday next. ENTERTAINMENT -On Friday evening an enter- tainment was given in the Boys' Schoolroom by Mr Horace Latiiner, who was assisted by his daughter and son. The lion's share of the programme fell upon Mr Latimer, who eustained his part with marked ability in the various characters he impersonated. At the close he gave a clever piece of ventriloquism, which was much appreciated. A PARISH NURSE.—A movement has been set on foot, which has been most actively taken up by Lady Trevor, to provide a fund for the support of a duly qualified parish nurse. A meeting of tha promoters of the fcchsme was held at the Vicarage on Friday. The parish is being canvassed for promises of annual subscriptions to the fund, and so far Lady Trevor has been very Bucceeeful in hsr efforts to raise the requisite a;r.our.t. CHESTER. WHITE GLOVES.—There was not a single prisoner for tiiul at the Chester Quarter Sesions on Monday, the Recorder (His Honor Sir Horatio Lloyd), the Mayor, and the court officials were presented with gloves. FURIOUS DRIVING.—On Saturday, Joseph Griffiths, of Oscioft, near Tarvin, was charged with furious driving. Evidence was called to show that the defendant was driving at a most furious speed, and collided with a mare ridden by a farmer. A Sne cf JM and costs or a month's imprisonment was imposed, defendant having been previously convicted. ASSAULTING WOMEN.—On Friday, John Roberts, employed on the Great Western Railway, was charged wit h assaulting Elizabeth Williamson and Mary Thomas, living in Glynne-street, Saltney. Prisoner accused the women of making inquiries about the tenancy of his house, and afterwards struck and kicked both < f them violently. A fine of 40a and costs or a month's hard labor, in each case, was imposed. CYMMAU. HARVEST FESTIVAL IN THE IRON MISSION CHDRCH —This took place on Tuesday evening. The decora. tions were really beautiful, and deserved high praise Mrs Frances Roberts. Mrs Mary Jones, and Miss Sarah Roberts, assisted by other, doing this labor of love. The service was intoned by the Rev. Robert Roberts, curate ot Hope, Mr William Rowlands reading the lessons. The sermon, a very practical and a ropriate one, was preached by Rev. D. Jones, vicar of Llansantffraid, Glyn Ceiriog, from Galatians vi, 7. The collection, 153 8d, was in aid of the Church Missionary Society. The congregation was a large one. Mr Edward Peters ably presided at the har- monium. CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, GETS.—The anniversary services were held on Sunday, when three excellent services were conducted bv the Rev. A. L. Greig, of Huddersfield. Tile attendance in the evenl ing was most gratifying. Miss Pollv Bogie sang a solo before the sermon, which was very appiopriate and well rendered. The collections were in excess of previous years. On Wednesday evening, Mr Thomas faauvage entertained about forty or fifty Sunday School teachers and elder scholars to a tea, after which a meeting was held, under the presidency of Mr George Gaivill. After hymn and prayer, Mr S&uva> £ 6 unfolded the object of the meeting, which was to review the past twelve months' labor in the Sunday School, and to seek the continuance of the same help during tha coming year. Several very practical points were touched upon, and all felt that the new officers commenced their year's work with the brightest and happiest prospects. After a few words from Mr Daniel and the Chairman, a very pleasant meeting was brought to a close. • CONCERT.-On Monday evening a concert was given in the Tabernacle Chapel, under the presidency of the Hev. G. R. Jones. There was a large attendance. The Chairman, in an introductory address, said the object of the concert was to augment the fund which Tfap ra?ed to support the blind boy, David Griffiths, of Rhosymedre, who has recently obtained admission Henshaws Bhnd Asylum, Manchester. He regretted that the appointed chairman. Mr George Edwards, was unable to attend, but they would be glad to learn that he had sent a cheque for 211-. (Cheers.) The following programme was admirably ,,ustained throughout  8010 Mr R. 0. Pritchard Addrt:ss.  Song Death of .Nelson R. Emlyn Davies c- "„1„ Once again" Miss 0. M. Jones ?Duet. Man i canu "Messrs Llew Kvans Trio and H. Davies TT.n;0 T"° listers and „ Brothers Mr Huzh ,SSoonng s- • 'TA '7!?DtJies- Miss S. E. Davies Song I.The llttl,e Hero Mr Eel ward Song. The little Hero "Mr E?wd tTvn[0 n (f 1 e Shepherds, t.?e"Mes? Thos. cnT.<T ..? ??? Davies and Sons Cyniro Dewr Edward Winiams Seena y G bf SceDs. Y Gof .Cefn Male Voice Party conducted bv Mr G. W. Hughes A C Pianoforte duet. Wild Fire" Messrs f. Davies and R. O. Pritchard Solo. II Arm. arm ye Brave" Mr P. W. Jones Son?g. Far o'er the Jasper Sea Miss Emily (2 nartett Wright « nartett Yr Eneth ddall..Misses HavieS Jones, Messrs Evans and Davies r ?rnest R- Emlyn Davies Violin solo. Angels ever bright and fair "Miss L. Jones Duet. Arthur and Myfanwy >Jis& ? M. Jones and Mr Henry DaTies I nG. lee Carnovale The Choir I or CONNARIS QUAY. I I J.HE LIGIITLVG QUESTIO-V.-On Tuesday evening, a meeting of ratepayers for the ecclesiastical parish of St. Mark's was held at St. Mark's Schoolroom, for the purpose of considering the advisability of lighting the Village with gas in accordance with the Act of Parliament 3rd and 4tb William IV., cap. 90. The schoolroom was wfll filled with r,.tpayer". The 1 Vicir pre-id^d. It was estimated that twenty-six lamps would he required at a cost of 1 i in the £ Aft-r an animated discussion, seventy-six votid for and fifty-eight against gas, the result being received with loud cheers. I DENBIGH. I TOWN COUNCIL, TUMDAY.-Pregent: Councillor R. Humphreys RobertsiDeputy-Mayor), presiding; Aldermen Dr. Pierca and E. T. Jones, Councillors i David Jones, W. D. W. Griffith, T. A. Wynne .4 b eq. Rt)bert Owen, E'iw?g. B >az Jones, J. T Hu?he". Robert Owen. W. Keepfer, John Lloyd, Edward Thomas, and John Jones. HEALTHY DENBIGH. Dr. Griffith reported that during the month eight deaths had occurred, including two at the Asylum and; one at the Infirmary The ages of the borough deaths were seventy-four, seventy-six, and seventy-seven. with several infants, making a death-rate per thousand of 20.12. During the same period thirteen births had been registered, nine males and four females, showing a rate of 23.9. I n THE ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILLORS. I Thi-3 beitig the last meeting of tne Oouncil tor tne vear. the attendance of the members was read. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. The Highway Coramitt^ recommended the erection of an iron bridge over the Yftrad, the purchasing of a new iron street watering cart price 228 10:1, that the roadmen should he given an advance of wages to the extent of Is weekly each man, and that nothing less than Is 4] should be paid for breaking a load of atones. Mr E T. Jones proposed, and Mr Griffith seconded, that the recommendations should be adopted.—Carried. I CORPORATION INCOME. The Borough Treasurer reported that tne receipts for the last morth for tolls amounted to P,17 3i 3d, and that the Glas Meadows had yielded £ 29 10,. the hay not included. The district rate outstanding amounted to jETO odd. There was a balance in hand in the borough account of 280 14s 101. The receipts from rates were £ 98 10J 101, making the total receipts JE130 151 21. Sequah paid £5 for the use of GIns Meadows.—On the recommendation of the borough auditors, Messrs Gwilym Parry and Abel Anwyl, it was resolved to purchase a safe in which to keep the Corporation account books. I ENCLOSING OPEN SPACES. A letter was read from .bather bmallwood, who wrote on behalf of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Shrewsbury, informing the Council of an intention to enclose a portion of waste land adjoining 'he Catholic Chapel which he claimed to be his property, and asked the Council if they wished to purchase a portion for widening the road on the hill. The Chairman believed the ground was Corporation property, and had been enjoyed by the ratepayers and poor of Denbigh as a play ground for many years, and it was for Father Smallwood to establish his right to the property. Mr D. Jone3 proposed that the matter be dealt with by the Highway Committee. Mr Wynne Edwards agreed, as it was a question of title. Mr Keepfer If it was public property, how came it that the Corporation sold it The Chairman Mr Keepfer, you are out of order, if you are not seconding the proposition. Mr Keepfer I protest ——— The matter was left to the Highway Committee. OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW. Mr Gwilym Parry wrote on behalf of Miss Bird, complaining that certain carts were placed in front of her Henllan-street property, and that one house had been tenantless for some time in consequence. Mr J. T. Hughes said the property on which the carts-were placed belonged to Ald. Pierce, and he was the authority to deal with the matter. The Chairman said the propericourse was for Miss Bird to prosecute, the Corporation had no power. The letter was placed on the lable. WANTED A SAIITHFIELD. _T. AIr Koberts, schoolmaster, LNatiorial bchool, wrote complaining of the sheep fair, saying that there was no means of passage between the school and the house. or the main road, without wading through a lot of sheep. They were close against the school house door, and he spoke to an owner of the sheep about it, and he replied that he had paid 85 for the pens, and thought that settled the matter. The place was never properly cleaned after the fair, and the smell was past bearing. Mr Thomas said the only remedy was a Smithfield. He could not tell where the hurdles would be put, there were thousands of sheep not accommodated with pens. Captain Wynne Edwards: They drove the hurdle point into the drill ball gas pipe, and there will be an explosion some day. Mr Thomas said it was a very cerious question to the t )wn. and ought to be taken into consideration. There were hundreds of sheep that could not be shown t) advantage, and if that sort of thing continued, farmers would take their stock where it could he s hown. He thought it was a question Denbigh ought to consider. They were neglecting their duty by not proceeding with the matter year after year. If the fairs were to die off, no one would suffer so much as themselves. The Chairman Unless we provide reasonable accommodation, it is likely that larger sales will occur ht various places around the town. We must provide a smithfield. There were hundreds of sheep taken home latt fair, net even seen by pur- chaser". Mr David Jones One farmer told me that he had 3,000 sheep here, and not 100 were seen, owing to the accommodation. Mr Griffiths You cannot raise a smithfield by the wave of your hand. Provide something in the mean- time. Mr Boaz Jones The school attendance on the fair days is very small. Children cannot crush through the fair and wade through the dirt. Mr Thomas Why can't the pens be put up in Glas Meadows ? On the motion of Mr David Jones, the subject was referred to the Market Committee. MISCELLANEOUS. I It was resolved on the motion of Mr Wynne Edwards, seconded hy Mr E. T. Jones, to grant a licence to Mr Boaz Jones to carry on the business of skinner. Mr Boaz Jones was congratulated for his atiempt to revive the once staple trade of the town, and for his enterprise. It was resolved that the Mayor should affix th:> corporata seal to the conveyance between the Council and Mr W. D. W. Griffith in the Henllau water supply scheme. It was resolved that the Town Clerk be authorised to borrow 2700 for the Waterloo House improvement scheme. The offer of the Mayor to present the Corporation with the roadstone from Highgate excavation was accepted, and the thanks of the Council were ex- pressed for the good work done by the Mayor, Aid. T. J. W:n:am°, and Dr. Hughes, in helping to effect the improvement. Mr R. H. Roberts said the Mayor wished the Cor. poration to help him in carrying out the scheme of improvement. Ca; t. Wynne Edwards said that as far as the !m. provement had one it was an exc3llfm cno, and it ?as a pity if Mey left it hmpjete. The inquiry for Waterloo House and that improvement could be held at the same time. He proposed that a committee uf I Messrs. E. T. Jones, R. H. Roberts, Boaz Jones, D. Jones, and Mr Wynne Edwards should confer at an early date, and report to a special meeting of the Council.—Agreed to. It was resolved to send a complaint from market stall holders respecting the nuisance caused by children playing in the Market Hall to Supt. Vaughan. The election of a governor to represent t'ie Council on the University College governing staff was post. poned. I FFRWD. I PKIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL.—On Sunday, the annual Sunday School sermons were preached by Mr E. B. E vans, Wrexham. Both services were well attended. Good collections were made in aid of the school funds. In the afternoon a children's service was held, the items of the programme being all well and faithfully carried out by the scholars, under the guidance of their superintendent, Mr Thos. Cottrill. Recitations were given by Ada Anderson, Albert Pugh, Mary Anderson, Sarah E, Griffiths, Dorah Roberts, Mary A. Evanp, Abraham Pomford, Thos. Anderson, Florence Jones, Alfred Williams, Mary Jones, Annie Barrat., Eva Hughes, Elizabeth Roberts, Hannah Wil.iams, Dora Anderson, John Gallimore, C. E. Phillips, Fanny Galliraore, Hannah Anderson, and John Taylor. I GWERSYLLT. SUMMERHILL PUBLIC HALL.—The Public Hall at Summerhill is rapidly approaching completion, the Foresters' Court Room. which forms a part of it, being neatly finished. The committee are desirom of having the building lighted by gas from the Weft- minster Colliery. As has already been reported. Mr T. Clayton, Brynmally, has supplied a very large number of brickf, &c.. and the several farmers of the district have rendered most valuable assistance by means of carting, &c. It is to be hoped that t' e West- minster Company will take the matter into considera- tion. HOPE AND CAEHGWRLE. I ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN CHAPEL, CAEBGWRLE.— An innovation in the ordinary service at this place of worship has been the introduction of an harmonium of good quality. The want has long been felt. Miss Dutton has kindly consented, for the present, to act as accompanist. For several years Mr Wm. Speed has acted ai leader of the congregational singing, and hi. services have been very much appreciated. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY.—Before Colonel Roper, W. Thorn, and W. C. Jones, Eqs. Much Ado About Nothing.-Thomas Wynne, of Hope village, was charged by Edward Strafford with threatening him on the 12th October.—He said the defendant came to the window, and called him and his wife names, and threatened to kill him because he said he had kicked his boy, which complainant denied. —Defendant said the complainant and his wife called him anything but a gentleman. The complainant was the sexton of the parish church.—There was a cross summons, in which Strafford was charged with assaulting Ellen, the daughter of Thomas Wynne, on the Saturday before, but the evidence went to show it was Wynne's boy that was kicked and not the girl This Strafford denied, saying he did kick at the boy but failed to reach him.—Their Worships thought it was a family quarrel, and bound both Wvnne and Strafford to keep the peace for six months in the sum of £ 0 each, and to divide the expenses between them. School Cases.-The following fines were imposed for irregiiiar attendance—Robert Fardie, Nantyffrith, 5s, and John Ellis, Shopymynydd, 2i 6d. NOTES AND COMMENTS. New house property is springing up in this neigh- bourhood, and needless to say is speedily occupied. There is not an empty house in the district, Would not cottage property be a Ptfe investment ? Much inconvenience has been caused by the late arrival in Wrexham of the 7.53 a.m. train from Buckley. Surely we are not returning to the days of yore. The recent heavy rains have net by any means I improved the appearance and condition of our far- famed roads In mally places they look like undrained marsh- lands. Now that the nights are so dark, the railway authorities would confer a boon on the public by pro- viding better illumination at their different Btationp. It is positively dangerous to get from Caergwrle Station into the road. One of the signalmen on this line was asked which of two trains, timed to arrive about the same time, on the up and down lines, would arrive first. He replied, I dunno till I see 'em. What a pity it is that Mr Kyrke, of Nantyffrith, should feel compelled to close his woods and grounds against the public. But there are a certain class of Vandals who are not happy unless they are damaging property. Some of the most romantic scenery in North.Wales mav here be seen. HOLT AND FARNDON. I COURT LEET. PRESENTMENT TO SIR EDWARD WATKIN, M P. I The Court Leet was held in the Town Hall, Holt, on Monday morning. Mr Jnp. Jones, Wrexham, the deputy steward, presided. Tuere was a fair number of burgesses and others present. Mr Jno. Williams, Queen's bailiff, opened the court by reading the decla. ration. Mr S. Dale, Dee-side, was appointed foreman of the jury. A lengthened discussion arose on the flooding of the road leading from Holt to Isycoed, du- ring heavy rains. Mr Jno. Thomas said he had cleaned one ditch, but not the other, which was only full of weeds. Mr S. Dale said notice had been issued by the Highway Board, but it had not been carried out. Mr George Edwards, Commonwood, proposed that they should appoint a committee of five men to go and see the places. Mr Jno. Thomas complained that a foot. path along the river's bank had been stopped by Mr Dale. Mr Dale replied that that had been dealt with by the Highway Board and finally settled. After some questions about the scheme of the Chief Commissioneriz, which were answered satisfactory by Mr W. Harrison, late mayor of Holt, the subject of the proposed new railway was dilated upon. The Deputy Steward thought Holt was a place which should become important in time. It was situated on a river which ought ti be converted into valuable use. He knew no t)wn where the streets were wider, and none more picturesque, admirably fitted for building beautiful residences. It waa a prosperous and advan- tageous town to live in- They might promote any scheme that would open t3 them the market". It might become a beautiful residential place. Mr W. Harrison said at a meeting held at Farndon the subject of forming a company to build a jam factory had been under consideration. The Deputy Steward said Lord Sudeley had a very large place on his estate where the fruit was converted into jam, and it was very profitable. They might do worse at Holt. Mr W. Harrison thought it would pay them better to send jam away than fruit. The following presentment to Sir Edward Watkin, M.P., was adopted, to be presented by the Deputy Steward This Court Leet, consisting of the lead. ing inhabitants of Holt, beg to memorialise Sir Edward Watkin as follows-That the borough of Holt possessess within itself great industrial resources in its capacity amongst other things for growing enormous quantities of fruit; that it is so laid out on the banks of the Dee, in the width of its streets and its picturesque accessories, and its nearness to the large towns of Lancashire, as to invite financial investments, and begs to ask Sir Edward Watkin to exert his great powers amongst the monied interest, to promote the development of the resources of Holt and its neighbourhood." At the close of the court the members were invited to dinner, and at one o'clock, about twenty in number sat down, under the presidency of the Deputy Steward, to a sumptuous dinner. The health of the Queen was drunk with enthusiasm, she being the Lady of the Manor, as was that als j of Sir Robert Cunliffe, the Steward of the Manor, proposed in glow- ing terms by the president, whose health in turn was proposed by Dr. Beard, and drunk with musical honors. LLANGOLLEN. RE-OPENING OF THE CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHAPEL -On Sunday the Rehobeth Calvinistic Methodist Chapel was re-opened, after undergoing thorough renovation, during the carrying out of which the services have been held in the Assembly Room. The spacious building is now one of the finest places of worship in the neighbourhood. The work will coat about JEGOO. VESTRY.—A Veet-y was held on Friday evening, when there were present Messrs C. W. Richards (in the chair), R. S. Richards, W. G. Dodd, Jas. Clarke, John Morris, John EdwardF, Jos. Nanaon, Samuel Morton (assistant overseer).—The Assistant Overseer reported that the amount of calls was as follows for the half-year :—Poor Rate, 2;594 School Board, 2258. A rate of Is in the pound was levied,—A resolution was adopted in favor of applying to the Highway Board for the repair of a much frequented footpath leading from the top of Garth Trevor, in the direction of Llangollen, which it is alleged was many years ago repaired by the Board. OSWESTRY. I WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR.-The sales at the Smith- field on Wednesday was well up to the average, and stock looked well. The quotations were about as followa :-Beef made from 6,-1 to 7d per lb., mutton 8i to 9J, veal 6d to 7d, and pork 5d to 5!d. ALLEGED THEFT OF MONEY.—On Thursday, Albert Wm Beddoes, carter, Oswestry, was brought up on remand, and charged with stealing 9i from Mr Davies' the Sycamore Inn, Mot ton, on the 9h Octobei. Mr R. H. Ellis appeared to prosecute, and Mr Batt to defend. The prisoner was again remanded until Thursday, for the attendance of prosecutor's wif, who has been confined since the theft was com- mitted. Bail was refused. THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.—At present it would appear that there will be a contest in both the East and West Wards of the Borough. In the East Ward the retiring members who offer themselves for re- election are Messrs W. H. Lacon. W. H. G. Weaver and W. Fletcher Rogers-the new candidate being Mr John Davies, provision dealer, Liverpool House. In the West Ward the retiring members ft"r8 Mr R. H. Ellis and Mr R. H. Mason, Dr Neech, the third retiring member, having left the town. The new candidates are Mr Wm. Martin, coal merchant, Dr Aylmer Lewis, and Mr George Tyley, plumber, there being thua five candidates for three seats. A corres¡)(rnde¡.t writeij ;-It looks likely we shall have a lively time of it on the 1st prox. Both wards into which the town is divided are t) be contested. The old members of the Council seek re-electior, viz :— Messrs. Weaver, Rogers, and Lacon, gentlemen who have all passed the chair, and also taken considerable interest in all matters affecting the town. Tne only < andidate yet announced, besides the former re- presentatives of the ward, is Mr John Davies, Liverpool House, who is said to be very popular, and likely to go in. In the West Ward there are five gentlemen out for the three seatt). The old members, Messrs Ellis and Mssonseek re-election. The -w men offering their services to the town are Dr. Lewis, Mr Tyley, plumber, and Mr Martin, coal merchant. It would be impossible to say which of these gentlemen stand the best chance of being elected. The ward is by far the more populous of the two, there being no less than 997 on the register. As far as ia known, neither politics nor religion is imported into the contest. PENYFFORDD. I APPOINTMENT.—Mr William Bellis has been ap- pointed attendance oiffcer for the Hawarden district by the Board of Guardians, at a salary of 240per annum. The district is a veiy large one, and will require a considerable amount of attention. Now that so much depends upon the average attendance, it behoves all to see that children are sent regularly to Bchool. no RHOSNESSNEY. I HARVEST lHANKsaiviNG SERVICES. Harvest thanksgiving services were held at Rhosnessney Mission Church, on Friday evening. The schoolroom was beautifully decorated hy the following :—Misses Humphreys, Miss Price, Misses Woodville, Miss W. Sisson, Mns Rogers, Miss Bithell, Misses Pritchard, Miss Blythen, Miss Jones, and Mr Wier. The following kindly sent fruit, vegetableiz, corn and plants :—Mrs Davies, Mrs Griffiths, Mrs Randies, Mrs Lee, Mia Powell, Mrs Jones, Mr Wynne, Mr Milligan, Mr Farquharson, and other members of the congregation. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Hugh Jones, of Chirk. The service was choral, and Mr Albeit Jones presided at the harmonium. On Sunday the services were continued, and the Kev L. D. Jenkins, vicar of Penycae, preached in the afternoon and evening. There were very large con- gregations. Mr Jones presided at the harmonium in the afternoon, and Miss Florence Humphreys at night. The collections, which amounted to 23 14 i 4d, were in aid of the church expenses. RHOSLL ANE RC HRUGOG. I HARVEST IHANKSGIVING SERVICES.—On Monday afternoon and Monday evening, thanksgiving services were held at the Calvinistic lwlethodiit Chapel, Pon- key, and at the Independent Chapel, Hall-street. Collections were made at the former place in aid of the Home Mission Fund. TEMPERANCE—On Friday, a very interesting tem- perance meeting was held at the Independent Chapel (Mynydd Sion), Ponkey. There was a good atttr.- dance. The Rev. O. J. Owens, pastor, presided, and his opening address was highly applauded.—A similar meeting was held at the English Baptish Church, Groes. The Rev. H. Rees presided. CRICKET CLUB ANNUAL CO.NCERT.-On Tuesday evening the annual concert of the Rhos Cricket Club was held at the Public Hall. Although the weather was not very favorable the Hall was very well tilled, and the meeting proved a great success. Mr E. F. Hollins, Llanerchrugog Hall, who is vice-president ot the club, cccupied the chair. The programme in- cluded-" Winds gently whisper" (Whittaker) and "Mark the merry elves" (Calcott), both of which were given with good effect by the Cricket Club Glee Party, conducted by Mr R. T. Powell, Board School. Mrs Hollins, who was most favorably received, sang The Lady's Bower (Hope Temple) and "Inola Madrid," the latter especially being enthusiastically cheered. The programme was further stren^taen^d by a Welsh song "0 na byddai yn haf u hyd" (Davies) from Mr Meredith Jones, and by two foncs II Our Crew and London Bridge," from Mr A E. Jones, Trevor, both of whom were loudly cheered. Other items on the programme were the following humorous sketches and songs by Mr J. H. Green- wood, the well-known humorist from Manchester I A railway ride," "The muddle Porter," T.tie showman," The silver wedding," "Mv wife's rela tions," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," ''T??e Polka," and Will you marry William H?rry all of which created great merriment. This was Mr Green- wood s second appearance at Rhos, and his reception was most enthusiastic. The Rhos Handbell Ringer- who gave their first public performance under the 1j conduciorship of Alderman It W. Evans, Wrexham, also contributed in no small degree to a most enjoy- able concert, Their capable rendering of "The Blue B lis of Scot and, and of the two Welsh airp, Jenny Jones" and "Arhydynoa'-deiigh?dthe aud.ence. The proceeding, were brought to a dose ? by a vote  to the Chairman, tlJ Mrs H?! n? and to Dr. J. C. Davies$ who bad kindly sent plant to decorate the plMIorm. ? '? "?? ?? ???