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v TWENTY-TWO YEARS INT THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. On Friday evening the Right Hon. G. Chborne Morgan, Q.C., M.P., delivered a lecture in the Public Hall, in aid of the funds of the W rexham Free Library, upon the subject—" Twenty-two years reminiscences of the House of Commons," The chair was occupied by the Hon. G. T. Kenyon, M.P., a conjunction which attracted a fairly large audiencc, despite other attractions, as well as the near approach of the municipal elections. There were present—the R>-v. \Y. Oliver, M.A., Mr I John Prichard, Mr John Francis, Mr W. R. Es ans, Mr A. N. Palmer. and }Ir Ashton Bradley. Mrs Oabornt.- Morgan was in the audience. The Cnuirman, Wh3 was received with cheers, said that some ci those present would think that he had plue d himself in rather a popular position that night in taking the chair fur his dear, worthy, and esteemed iriend, Mr Osborne Morgan. (Cheers.) "When the kindly and courteous invitation was sent to him, he did not hesit ite for a moment what course he should pursue. He felt that, with an institution like the Free Library, which was free from p hitical partisanship, he had no other course to pursue, tha;1 t) take the course he had, and occupy the chair on that occasion. (Hear, hear.) He knew th'.re were people who did uot thiuk there could he any mutual satisfaction between political euemics, but he was happy to say that he bad for some years enjoved the private friendship of his friend Mr Osborne Morgan. (Cheers.) There was a story told, Le believed it was of Talli-vraiiil. who was asked bv a budding uolitieian as to his opinion of a particular man. This politician told the great itatesman that at least he could be considered a good-looking man. (Laughter.) Talleyrand was reporte I to have replied, What do you mean by saying that. It is no business of yours to say that. Ltt them say that. He is hideous. (Laughter.) He vould not say that of his right hon. friend, Lecause he felt that whatever differences might be between them, and which would continue, yet up tu a certain punt they had been able to work together in a common cause. (Hear, hear.) One particular reason why he was glad to preside was, bccauae of the cordial co- operation which Mr Morgan and his political friends in the House of Commons gave towards the pass- ing of the Intermediate Education Act. (Cheers.) That una one of the happiest occasions that had occurred to him dnring his short political life, for it showed that whatever the differences might be amongst them, they were all sunk when there was in view a good and true object for Wales. (Ap- plause.) He was sure, too, that his right hon. friend would not deny the part that he and his political friends played in passing that measure into law. (Hear, hear.) He saw that one of the local papers in a paragraph about the lecture, had said that that nitiht the lion would lie down with the lamb. (Laughter.) The only question was, which was the lamb and %,t hicil the lion? (Re- f newed laughter. One thing was quite certain, and that was. that lilr 06birne Mortran was the lion and he naturally ft-It very sheepish. (Laughter,) Mr Kenyon then paid a high compliment to Mr Osborne Morgan's scholastic attainments, and referred in appreciative terms to the distin- guished honors which he won at Oxford. He was sure that whatever might happen Mr Morgan, like himself, would be found among those who desired to uphold the dignity and authority of Parliament, for upon that iustitution the prosperity of the nation depended. Mr Osborne Morgan, who was received with cheers, said that when he was first asked to deliver a lecture it had occurred to him that some liti-riry or neutral subject, such as the work of a popular poet, like Burns, or Walter Scott, would prove more attractive to his audience. But he found tInt his frien,h on the committee had decided in favor of the subject which he was about to address them on, prob- ably having thought that as Carlyle once said, the personal experiences even of the dullest and most insignificant mortal, if truthfully related, might be made interesting. (Applause.) He had stipulated, however, that the committee should provide him with a good Conservative in the chair, who he felt ture would call him to j order if he transgressed the limits which ho had marked out for himself. (Laughter and hear, hear ) j Twenty-two years as some of them knew to their cost was a long period in the life of a man. (Hear, hear.) It wai also a consideiable period in the life of a popular assembly like the Home of Com- moni. They could understand this w hen he told them that of G70 members of the House of Com- mons, only twenty-seven had entered it before he had. Several causes besides the fickleness of coa- stit,.i ences-(Itu -yh ter) -had contributed to this rapid succession. In ISGS theaverageage of members Parliament was fifty-five, till although that average was considerably reduced by the introduc- tion of younger men, it waa obvious that the strain of such a life must tell heavily upon men of mUdie age. (Hear, hear.) Not that the work of the House of Commons was hard in the sense that a professional man's, or a merchant's work was hard, but it was work under exceptionally unhealthy conditions. (hear, hear.) Under an arrangement of working hours, which the Lancet rightly described as a species of slow suicide," the House until lately began work at an hour when every man with a grain of sense in his head thought of leaving it oil. (Laughter.) He had examined the proceedings of the House of Commons iu the year 1S87, and found that out of soma forty nights the House rose twelve times between 1 30 and 2 a.m., twelve times between 2 a id 2 SO a.m ten times between 2.30 and 3 a.m., and nine times at or after 3 :I..ITl., the sittings on one occasion being prolonged until twenty minutes past one o'clock and on the other until three o'clock on the follow- ing afternoon. But this was nothing to what had occurred in previous sessions, for on the 30th of June, 1SS2, the House sat for exactly thirty hours, and on the 31,t duly, ISSI, for forty-one hours and thirty trinutcs. No doubt these protracted sittings, which seemed to be adopted in order that a very few busy men might make large incomes while thrte or four hundred men of leisure were kicking their heels about ail day, were liss likely to rocnr since the introduction of the half-past twelve o'clock rule but there was still too much dis- position to suspend that rule upon very small provocation, (Hear, hear.) It was certain, too, that the extra Parliamentary work which members had to do had greatly increased. They had now to make tive speeches and write ten letters where twenty years ago one would have sufficed. He saw in the papers that in one week 30,000 letters bad passed through the House of Commons, aud as this did not include the letters received and written by members at their private houses, and as the brunt of this correspondence, fell upon comparatively few men, they might form some idea of the labors this entailed upon a mem- ber for a large constituency. He had sometimes thought that if he had collected all the letters he had received, they would form a very amusing vor. ume. On one occasion he received a letter from a gentleman in Birmingham, whose only connection with him was that he had been born in Denbigh- shire. His grievance was a rather peculiar one. He had a mother-in-law, whom he was called upon to support, and he thought the member for his native county might fairly be called upon to contribute something to the support of so interesting an incumbrance. (Laughter.) On another occasion, he received a visit from a lady who had accidentally discovered that she was the sole surviving descendant of a Mr John Jones, who died somewhere in America about the middle or end of the last centurv, possessed of fabulous wealth, though where it was nobody ex. actly knew, except that it was believed to be locked up somewhere in the Court of Chancery. (Laughter.) When he pointed out to this lady that, even if she could trace the property and prove her relationship, her light would be barred by the Statute of Limita- tions, she retorted that the business of a member of Parliament was to alter unjust laws, and that he had a ?rand <:portunity of signaIising his edtcr. ing into public life by repealing a law which bore so hardly upon the mother of fourteen children. (Renewed laughter.) The great changes which had taken place in the p<r.-n/iu-! of the House of Commons were accompanied by a great alteration in its appearance. If a legislator who live(I in the days of Peel or Russell were to re-visit the House of Commons to-day he would scarcely know his former haunts. Not only the mode of speaking, but the dress of members had greatly changed since Speaker Denison seriously debated whether he should not call some young members to order for appearing in the morning coat which now forms the ordinary dress of a gentleman. (Laughter.) The style of speaking, too, had changed. In former days no one thought of making a set speech with- out making a Latin quotation. Now, a whole session might pass without hearing one. This was remarkable, because the House of Commons had probably never contained a greater number of highly cultivated scholars, but the tone of debate had gradually become more business-like, and the high faluting style of oratory had gone out of fashion. (Hear hear.) If Lord Chath am were now to point to the portrait of the Earl of Suffolk frowning down from the draperies of the House of Lords upon his degenerate descendants'" he would simply provoke a burst of laughter. Yet the House, if wound up to a proper pitch, CDUI 1 appreciate images of the highest order, in proof of which he referred to passages in the speeches of Mr Bright. Mr Gladstone, and others. It was often said that the oil sense of fun and humor had departed from the present House. That was not his opinion. Indeed, it had often struck him that many of the go,)tl things "attributed to the wits of bye-gone years were somewhat far fetched. (Laughter.) When Sheridan died, it was found that his famous imt about the honorable mem- ber who trusted to his imagination for his facts, and to his memory for his jokes, had been written out some twenty tiines before it was hammered into the shape in which it was eventually pro- duced. (Laughter.) Even Bernal Osborne's jests, of which he had heard many, had seemed to him to smell too much of the lamp." (Laughter.) A, repartee, in order to be telling, ought to be1 impromptu. One of the first things he could re- member in the House of Commons was an answer which Sir R. Peel gave to a member who called his attention to a speech made by Feargus O'Connor, at a Republican Club in which he had stated that if he (Feargus O'Connor) was Prime Minister, he did not care whether Victoria was Queen of England, or the devil was King. "A I I can say," said Peel, is that if the aspirations of the honorable member are reabz d, and Beeizebub is seated upon the throne of these islands, with the honorable member for his confidential adviser, at any rate the Prime Minister would not be able to complain that he had not got the confidence of the Crown." (Much laughter.) After quoting several instances of similar retorts from the speeches of Mr Disraeli, he said that perhaps the greatest master of cutting. caustic, wit he had ever met, was the late Lord West bury, whom he had just missed seeing in the House of Commons. On one occasion a well-known bore, who had got the first place for his motion in the House of Commons, had spoken for two hours until the patience of the House was ex- hausted, and it was counted out. (Laughter.) By a singular piece of good fortune, the tame gentle- man got the first place again about six week3 afterwards, and repeated his observations, with this difference, that, as there was important Government .business to bo got through, he could not be counted out, with the result that he droned on for three hours instead of two. (Laughter.) In an unlucky moment he charged Sir R. Bethell with having counted him out on the former occa- sion. Then Bethell got up. He said, that in the course of a long life, many hard things had been said of him, but he did not know that he had ever labored under an imputation so cruel as that to which he had just been subjected. Mr Speaker," he said, "I could not sleep in my bed if I had it on my conscience that by any act of mine—direct or indirect—I had been the cause, the innocent cause, of inflicting that speech a second time upon I the House of Commons." (Great laughter.) The whole House, of course, burst into a roar of laughter, and it is said that the only person who did not see the point of the speech was ita anfor- tunrvte victim. (Laughter.) Lord Westbury was the greatest masters of pure Hn?ish he had ever he?rd (except perhaps Mr Chamberlain), and greatly disliked all slip3hod" legislature. On oie occasion a Bill had been sent up from the House of Commons, relating to the of a child born of j either parent being a British subject. A child Lorn of either parents!" That my Lords said L')rJ I Westbury,' is a phenomenon which I defy even a i reformed House of Commons to accomplish. (Loud laughter) Of a very different type was the playful wit—the gay wisdom (as Lord Beaconsfield called it), of his friend Sir W. Lawson. Yet he too could hit pretty hard if he liked. On one occasion, during the discussion on Mr Cross's Licensing Bill, as to the meaning of populous places," Sir J. Holker observed that at any rate the lobby in which Sir W. Lawson w ou'd find himself would not be a I. populous place." c. That," said Sir Wilfrid, was not a fair way of putting it, because in ascsrtaining what constituted a populous place,' you were bound to take into consideration the density of the population." (Laughter.) Perhaps, however, some of the best things said by members of Parliament, were said on the hustings, and some people regretted their abolition on that account. It was said that Lord Palmerston used to keep a butcher called Rowcliffj, at Tiverton, for the express purpose of enabling him to score off the questions put to him. Many of them had heard of the member of Parliament still living who, when in response to the usual invita- tion to the electors he was asked the question, 11 Does your mother know you're out ? (lau;hter)-a,iswc-ed on the spur of the moment, No, but to-morrow at five o'clock she will know I am in." (Renewed laughter.) A still better impromptu was that of Mr Vernon, who during the Reform Bill agitation of 1S67 insisted that they must have the Bill, the whole Bill, and nothing but the BilL" A man in the crowd interrupted him with the observation, A nice bill you'll have." Yes," said Mr Vernon, "but my opponent will have nothing but the bill." (Laugh- ter.) In comparing the speakers of the present day with those of a past generation, it was always necessary to remember that in former days the House had no proper staff of reporters. Now reporting cut two ways. To some men it xvM a cruel kindness. (Laughter.) Others again would have hidden their light under a bushel if their speeches had not been properly reported. How- ever, men in those days spake to a much less fastidious audience. He remembered a good many years ago talking to a very old gentleman, who told him that when he was a boy he had been taken by his father to dine at Bellamy's, when Pitt was of the company. Pitt, who was expecting a night off, had just tinisherl his second bottle of port when the Ministerial whip rushed into the room crying out, Mr Pitt, yon are wanted. Sheridan is up The great minister was so overcome with his potations that he had to feel his way through the door in order to avoid nnrsiing into contact with the wall. (Laughter.) Yet in that condition he entered the House, and made one of his most celebrated sperches. 0<1 his (Mr Morgan's) recounting that anecdote to Mr Bright the latter had dryly observed that in comparing the House of Commons of the days of Pitt with the present House of Commons, you musb bear in mind two things—1st, that there were no proper reporters in those days, and secondly, that if, on that occasion, Pitt had had his two bottles of port, nearly every man who l'sti-ned t > him had had his three bottles, and was not therefor? very likely t) form a critical audience. (Liughter.) Mr Bright afterwards illustrated his observations by a story which he had got fro:n one of the old clerks at the table, who remembered two gentlemen coming in after di;iner-oue of whom asked the other whether he could see the Speaker. Yes," said the gentle- man addressed I see two." (Great laughter.) Speaking of reporters, he gave some amusing instances of mistakes in the reports of speeches. On one occasion Mr Beresford Hojie, one of the most proper of men, had on a motion for the removal of the grating of the ladies' gallery, in ren?v to the argument that it had only been nut uu in the present century, said that many things had been winked at in the last century, which could not be winked at now." Next day lie was reported to have said That in the ladies' gallery there were many things to be winked at." (Laughter.) He had, sometimes been asked what was the greatest speech he had ever hoard in the House of Commons. If by "greatest speech was meant the speech which produced the most marked effect on the division list, he had no hesitation in answering the question. It was Mr Bright'a speech on the Burials Bill, in April. 1S73, which very nearly carried the Bill in the face of a large hostile majority, and he knew from a mutual friend that Mr Bright considered it his greatest effort. (Hear, hear.) The House was certainly not used to the melting mood," but he should never forget the impression made upon it by the orator's description of a Quaker's funeral. It was one of the most moving and effective pictures ever drawn. (Applause.) It had been said with truth that there was no place except a public school wherein a man found his level so quickly as the House of Commons. Yet few things were so difficult as to predict beforehand whether a speaker would make his mark in that House, for it was, at once, the most critical and the most indulgent audience in the world. (Hear, hear.) It would stand anything from a man who kuew what he was speaking about, but woe to the man who talked for the sake of taiking. (Laughter.) Then it must be remembered that there were several Houses of Commons-the House at question time —the House settling down to business— the House impatient for dinner—the House at dinner, the House after dinner, and a House in the small hours of the morning—and a speech, which if delivered at one hour might produce a good effect, might only excite laughter oraend people to sleep, if delivered at another hour. (Renewed laughter.) This was a lesson which beginners were apt to forget, and it would only be Ieatnt by years of close observation. By way of illustration he related an anecdote which he had heard from a relative of the late Sir E. Sugden of Mr Disraeli's maiden speech, which many regarded as a failure at the time, but was so full of promise that SirE. Sugden told him he had it in him to become the first debator in the world, if he could only make up his mind to watch the House for a twelve- month without opening his mouth an advice Mr Disraeli is said to have scrunuloualv followed. (Applause.) Of c 'urse everybody could not be a Disraeli, but" the world comes to him who can wait," and a man endowed with a good manner, a good temper, and above all a good digestion- (laughter)-together with a ready and apt way of expressing himself and that sense of humour which prevents a man from making himself ridiculous, who takes care to concentrate his energies upon two or three subjects which he understands instead of dissipating them upon twenty or thirty subjects which he did not understand, may be reckoned upon as pretty sure to achieve a fair modicum of Parliamentary success, and to contribute his share to the sum total of useful legislature. (Applause.) I But," said Mr Morgan, in conclusion, when full allowance is made for the glamour that sur- rounds the first deliberative assembly in the world, and for the intoxication which follows even a momentary triumph on S,) prominent a stage, it is to be feared that an English politician who is sustained by no higher motives than the prompt- ings of a vulgar and selfish ambition, is too often in this life of all men most miserable." (Hear, hear.) A career which too often involves the expenditure of a fortune in the pursuit of a shadow, which even when successful neces- sities for the greater part of the year a mode of life, which in the opinion of the most competent I auth,nity. ruins the temper, shatters the nerves, and dc-stroj es the constitution "-30 career which I requires a man to subnd without flinching, to be b d. 0 by turns misreported, misquoted, misrepresented, and misunderstood—to be reviled without reason, and libelled without redress,—such a career is hardly one which any reasonable being would em- brace for its own sake. It is gratifying to thiuk that, notwithstanding all these drawbacks, the I'tpply of high-minded men ready to sacrifice | leisure, comfort, and health, in the service of the State, shows no exhaustion. Were that supply to fail, were the House of Commons to become what the French Chambers and the American Con- gresses seem likely to become, the refuge of greedy- placemen and needy ad venturers., it would be the beginning of a dark day for this country. That it may continue to attract to itself the best and purest representatives of every calling, every class, and of every party, should be the earnest wish of all those who have the welfare and happiness of their native hod at heart. (Cheers,) At the close of the lecture, the Mayor (Dr. Palin) proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Osborne Morgan for his highly instructive and amusiug leoture. (Cheers.) I Mr John Lewis said he responded to the call of the chairman to second the vote of thanks the more readily in order that he might give public expression to the esteem which he had long held I for lr Osborne Morgan. (Applause.) He was a boy who departing rroin a parsonage in the elsh hills, tuok the highest position in Shrewsbury School in the days of Dr. Kennedy, who passed to Oxford where he took the highest honors, who had a career of usefulness at the Bar, and afterwards rose to the position of Privy Councillor of the Briti3h E:i)pire, which was a position which many men strove after, but few attained. lCileers.) Mr Osborne Morgan was a man of whom everyone in Denbighshire might feel prJlld of, and he was glad to have that opportunity of publicly paying that tribute of esteem to him. (Chee:s.) He (Mr Lewis) thought the lecture proved what he had often said, that the electorate was more indebted to the member who represented it than the member was to the electors. (Hear, hear.) He referred to some of his recollections of Mr Henry Drummond, and Dan O'Connell, and told amusing anecdotes of each. The latter speaker said Whenever you ask anything from a Government, be sure you ask as much possible. That will induce them to give some little. Accept what you can get, take it on account, and then ask for more." (Laughter.) The resolution was carried, and Mr Osborne, Morgan who was again most heartHy cheered, responded. I Ur Eyton Jonez; tllen proposed a vote of tuanks to the chairman, and expressed the pleasure it was to see the two political opponents in such a relation. The Rev. W. Oliver, M.A., seconded, and The Rev. W. Ol i ver,  alluded to the good and generous feeling which pervaded the speech of Mr Kenyon-a speech which he said no one but an educated gentleman could have delivered. (Applause.) Mr Osborne Morgan, in putting the resolution, 6xnr6ss^il his persona, thanks to the Chairiaiu. He said a reference had been made to the lion and the lamb being side by side at that tneeting. (L iughter.) It ren-iuded him of the shownxin who liad St. George and the Dragon on view, when j isked by a little girl Please, Mr Showman, which s St. George and which is the Draooti," replied, I NN-hich ever you like my dear. You pays your J noney and you takes your choice." (Laughter.) The resolution having been carried, Mr ienyon briefly replied, and the proceedings tcr- ninated. This report appeared in 'our special edition on I Saturday morning.] —————
BAZA All AND CONCERT AT KHOSDDU.…
BAZA All AND CONCERT AT KHOSDDU. I On Friday afternoon, the annual bazaar and sale of work, in connection with the Society j for the Propagation of the Gospel, was opened m St. James' Sunday Schoolroom by Mrs Sturkoy, Marchwiel. Amongst those present were Mrs Simon Yorke, the Misses Yorke, the Rev. J, Sturkey. Mrs Stllrkey and Miss Sturkey, the Misses Hayes, Mrs T. B. Acton, Rev. D. S. Daviea and Mrs Davies. Rev. T. Lloyd Williams and Mrs Williams, Miss James, Mrs and Miss Kennedy, Mrs and Miss Stevens, Mrs and the Misses Jones, Stansty, Mrs Gladstone, Mrs Davenport, Mrs and Ollerhead, Mrs and the Misses Willans, Mrs Berkeley, .1\lrs and Miss Dutton, Miss Poyser, Spring-road, Misses Poyser, Chester-road, Miss Hop- kins, Revs. W. Rees, Silas Evans, Griffith Wil- liams, and Evans Jones, Mr W. H. Wright, Miss Florence Humphreys, Mra Conran, Miss Acton, Rhyd Broughton, Miss Davies, Plas Darland, Miss Gittins. Miss Owen, Woodhey, Miss Humphreys, Mrs Whifctingham, Miss Whitakar, Mrs Harrison, and Mias Harrison, and the Rev. T. V. Wickham. The stallholders were as follows:—Plain and fancy stall Mrs Acton, Mrs Willans, Mrs Dutton and Miss Dutton. Dairy and vegetable stall Mrs Davenport and Miss Harrison. Refreshment stall Mrs Lloyd Williams, Misses Jones (Stansty), Mra Stanley Davies, and Miss Davies (Plas Dar- land). In calling upon Mrs Sturkey to open the bazaar, the Rev. T. L!oyd Williams, the organising secre. tary of the Society for North Wales, said he must congratulate the ladies, who had worked hard throughout the year, upon the result of their labors. There had been a great deal of self-sacrifice in con- nection with the work, and it was most pleas- ing to see so many present at the bazaar. (Hear, hear ) Mrs Sturkey having declared the bazaar open, The Rev. D. S. Daviea said it was his pleasing I duty to propose a vote of thanks to Mrs Sturkey for her great kindness in coming amongst them to open the baziar. Mr Davies after referring to the work of the Society, and to the interest taken in it by Mr and Mrs Sturkey, said great thanks were due to the secretary of the Society, the Rev. T. Lloyd Williams, for his hard work in connection with it. The Rev. Silas Evans seconded the resolut:on, which was cairied. The Rev. J. Sturkey replied on behalf of Mrs Sturkey, and in doing so proposed a vote of thanks to the Rev. and Mrs Lloyd Williams for setting the good work on foot, and to Mrs Acton for the great assistance she had given. The Rev. T. Lloyd William3 having replied, selling and buying were briskly carried on. In the evening a concert was held in the school- room. The Rev. D. Stanley Davies occupied the chair, and there was a large audience. The follow- ing wa., the programme :— Pianoforte S Jl0. Miss Dutton Song The Thorn" tlr Fred Ha ris SJog. "Da dy Nlidi Fl,)rerc! Humphreys Song The Song that Reached my He-i-t I Mr Hub Matthias DueL. 0, Wert thnu in the Cauld Blat Mbs Florenc-i and Ma ter Chirles Wvices Song. Ttij Djnkey Cart Mi;* Jennie liobsrts Duet "Live and War Mr Fred Hirris and Mr J. D ivies Pianoforte Solo Miss Dutton -Song Pepita "Miss Fiorjnce Wykes >in™ '■ Oac? A;:?n" Mr V. Harris Qmrtetta (encored). Love's Kcqu^st Wrexham Quartette Party 'e w I Song fenzorei) O'l antl N risg F. Humphreys *lr Hualh I- tthias Soog Coaling Thro' the Rye .Miss Jennie Roberts Duet. What are the Wiltl WAveq Sav'ns; Miss F. and Master C. Wykes Quartette The Chafers "Wrexham Q-iartetts Party At the conclusion of the programme, a vote of thanks was accorded to the performers, on the motion of the Rev. T. Lloyd Williams, seconded by the Chairman. A similar compliment having been paid to the Chairman, on the motion of Mr J. Dutton, seconded by Mr J. Price, the Quartette Party sang "The Moon 'is up," and the concert was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. [This appeared in our Saturday morning edition.]
A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.
A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS. On Friday, between four and five o'clock, as Dr Edward Davies and his assistant, Dr. Roberts, were visiting the neighbourhood of Gwerayllt Church, their attention was called to a horse attached to a trap running away. The vehicle, which belonged to Mr Lees, Feathers Hotel, Wrex- ham, was driven by one of his men, and contained Mr Parry, a commercial traveller from Oswestry. The animal took fright at a passing train, and the result was that the trap was upset, and both were thrown out. The driver was but slightly hurt, his face being bruised, and a large cut on one of his knees. Mr Parry did not come off so well, for, upon examination by Dr. Davies, he was found to have sustained a compound fracture of the right leg, and a compound dislocation of the left ankle joint, besides some cuts on his hands. He was taken to the Infirmary. where he now lies. It so happened that just as this accident occurred, a man belonging to Dr. Davies, who was exercising a young horse, came up, and was at once sent to the Wrexham Infirmary for the ambulance. On his journey thither, which was necessarily made at a very fast pace, he came up to a vehicle belonging to Mr Scott, Seven Stars. From some cause, Mr Scott's horse ran away, and pitched out all the occupants, including Mrs Scott and a baby. We believe that these are not seriously hurt. This accident happened near Crispin Lodge and the man was able to catch the runaway. [From our Saturday morning edition.]
BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT.…
BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. I MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD. I Before the Mayor (Dr. H. Ven-,I-,Iei Palin) in the chair; T. C. Jones, E*q., Jn<>. Jones, Esq, S. T. Baugh, Ezq., and J. F. Edisbury, Esq. IXTEHESTING TO I Charles H. L owe, a cab-driver, was summoned by Mr David Ilig^ir.s, sanitary in-pector, for having failed to wear his badge in a cot;spicH >U3 manner.— Mr Thomas Bury, town clerk, prosecuted.—Mr H;ggizis said on October 22nd, shortly before ten o'clock, lie saw six cabs on the stand in High-street, on which only five are allowed to stand. The extra cab was diiven by the defendant. After waiting for a little time defendant came to him. He was not wear- ing his badge, and upon being asked for it, produced it from his pocket. Witnes3 asked him how he had come to put his cab on the stand seeing that it was then full. Defendant said he had driven a Mra Cadwalladr from the station to the Golden Lion. Witness found cut sfterwarifs that this was entirely false.—Defendant, who admitted the offence, was ) fined 5s and costs. ¡ f Thomas F. Griffiths, cab-owner, was summoned by the same complainant for not having his scale of farp8 conspicuously placed in a cab belonging to him.—J>lr Thomas Bury, town c;erk, again prosecuted, and in opening the case said the bye-law? relating to hackney c.trrn? were now obseived 80mewhat -lickly and t'?o proceedins were taken to enforce them. Mr I5ury pointed out that anybody interested conld Iwt nn a copy of the bye-laws from the borough omce. -Al,i. Jr;o. Jones said he had sent for a cabman and he raffed to come.—Mr Higgins said he had examined the defendant's cab. and was unab.6 to ulli the list of fares. Eventually it was produced from a pocket in the cab.—Defendant said that he had hang the n-.t by means of a loop from a stud in the II vehicle.—Fined and costs. ASSAULT. Mark Penny, of Ber3ham, was summoned Dy luary Williams, of IG, BriJge-*treet. for having assaulted 1ST en Monday week. Mrs Penny also summoned Mrs Williams for having assaulted her.—Mr A^hton Bradley appeared for the Pence. "—Mrs Williams Britr l ley appeare d for t ?"e SLii-l on the day named Mrs Penny came to her hOblJ and said that she (Williams) had accused her of having stolen some chops from her hou<e. Witness said that there had been no one in the house who couid h?-e stolen them but her. Mr3 Penny then struct her, and as witneM was defendin herself t'?e defendant. M^rk, ..vnck her violently, g:?n.' her ? black eye. John Henry said he was passing the hoa;, at the time, and saw Mark Penny strike Mr-. Williams.—Samuel Thomas, a half-brother to Mrs Penny, gave cor. roborative evidence :B to tlip assault. In reply to ALr Bradley, he said that Mrs Williams had told him that Mrs Penny had stolen some chops, and Mr and Mrs Penny came for an explanation. Mrs Williiini had a ii ker in her hand during the assault, but her son took it from her. He and Mrs Penny had been fight- ing, and he gave her the black eye.-The summons taken out by Mrs Penny against Mrs Williams was I then heard. Complainant said she went to ask for an explanation about the chops. Mrs Williams ordered her out of the house, and threatened to send for a policeman—a course which witness approved. Mr:3 Wiliiaxs then struck her or. tha side of the face with I a poker, blacking her eye. Her husband then intfr- fered to protect her.—By Alderman Jno. Jones She accused her brother of taking the chops, and they had a bit of a fight.—B th Mark Penny and Mrs Wi!- liams wera fined 2< Gd and costs each. SCHOOL BOARD CASES. William Davies, miller. Farndou-street, was sum- moned by the Wrexham School Board, for whom Mr Bradley appeared, for a breach of the Education Act, in respect of which an attendance order was applied for.—Mr Bradley having stated that the proceedings were taken under Section 11 of the Education Act of IS76, called the Attendance Officer (Mr David Lloyd Jones) who said that the child in respect of whom the summons was taken was named James, aged elevpn. and only in the first standard. He had made 209 attendances out of a possible 49D, and his father had been fined twice. The lad, who W3S a confirmed truant player, had only ben to school five times out of 139 since Match —The magistrates granted the order William IVilli.imR, James'-street, Emma Smith, Eagle-3treet, and George Levi, Mary Ann-square, were each fined 5* including costs for the non-attend- ance of their children.—The Attendance Officer proved the cases. INOLPIKXT GAMBLERS. Jobn EIwarcli, Tuttle-street, and John Bradley, were sura-noaed by P.O. Williams for having played at pitch and tos-, in Bennion's-lane, on Sunday a fternoon week.—Edwards, who was contrite, was fined Is and costs. Bradley did not appear, and the summons was adjourned for a week. REMARKABLE ALLEGATIONS. Peter Williams, an elderly man, residing in the Crispin-lane, was summoned by Thomas Sauvage, keeper of a refreshment house in H9nblas-street, for using abusive languaga.—Complainant said that the offence complained of had been going on for some thn". hut on October 2Gth, the defendant, who was drunk, paraded in front of his shop, and made me of very vulgar expressions towards his wife. This was said in Welsh, and had be effect of preventing some persons from entering.—The defendant, who spoke English very imperfectly, was understood t ) say that Mrs Sauvage had heen married to him, and while he was away he had sent her sum of money, even as much as 28 per month for three years running. When he returned he found she was living with the complainant, which was J very hard thing. rJ he inagi~t'ates pointed out to him that if he had a remedy it was in another court.—Defendant, who said he was drunk, and did not know what he was saying, was fined 10s 6d and costs. DRUNKENNESS. Charles Green, a private in the R.W.F., was in custody charged by Sergeant Wynne with having been drunk and disorderly, in Yorke-street, on Saturday night. Inspector Lindsay said that the prisoner used language which was worse than any he had ever heard. Lieutenant Webber, from the Depot, said the prisoner only joined in August, and had bien before the military authorities on two occasions. In con- sideration of the prisoner having been two nights in the bck-up, he was fined 2s 6d and costs. The money was paid.—Thomas Walmsley, Brynibo, was sum- moned by P.C. Rowland for having been drunk and disorderly, in Hope-street, on October 25:h. The officer said if the crowd had not prevented it. he would have locked him up. Fined 53 and ct)sti.-Simon Jones, of Pentre. was in the dock, charged by P.C. Rigby with having been drunk and disorderly, in Eagle-street, on Sunday morning. Simon gave this explanation of his condition: You sep, sir. I was going t) see my father-in-law, who lives at Ruabon. I t)ok some whisky in a bottle for him, but I got very dry, and I drank it, and that is how it happened.— The prisoner was admonished and discharged. THEFT Of A COAT. I James Davies, laborer, was in custody, on remand, charged with having stolen a great coat, the property of Mr John Roberts, veterinary surgeon, Chester- strpet. P.C. J. Edwards said on Wednesday afternoon (October 29th), about a quarter to four o'clock, the prisoner was wi ven into his custody, charged with stealing a Newmarket overcoat (produced), the pro- p,, ty of John Roberts, veterinary surgeon, Cheater- street. He took the prisoner to the bridewell and charged him with stealing it. He said I'll say nothing." Tiie prisoner had been acting as temporary groom for Mr Roberts, and was drunk when arrested. The prisoner said Mr Roberts promised to give him the coat. Mr Wm. Irwin Robert1, assistant to Mr Roberts, said, on the dace named he was walking down Higii- street and saw the prisoner with the coat under his arm. He called t) witnesq, "I'll be at the yard in a few moments." Witness went to Mr Robeits and a?ked if he had sent the prisoner with the coat any- where. Mr Roberts said he had not. The prisoner afterwards sold the coat. Witness said Mr Roberts said he did not wish to press the case. The prisoner was a hardworking man, but the drink was his chief fault. Thomas Long, a cab driver, said on Wednesday afternoon he was in the Market Hall having some beer. The prisoner came in and said he had had an old coat given him by Mr Roberts, and witness offered him Is for iN Eventually the coat was sold for 1., and a drink. The prisoner was fiaed 2s, and ISs costs. TRANSFER. The licence of the Union Tavern, Yorke-street, was transferred from Miss Barker to Mr Alexander Pugh. COMPLIMENTING THE MAYOR. At the close of the business, Aid. Jno. Jones said the year of office of the Mayor was approaciiing its termination, and he asked the Court to signify its appreciation of the Mayor's discharge of his duties upon that, the last occasion of his appearance. He undertook the duty with much pleasure. He was not the most punctual attendant at that Court, but during the past year he had attended fairly well. and he had had many oppoitunities of seeing the style in which the Mayor discharged his duties. The Mayor. although he came to his duties new, had never appeared shy or awkward. He had brought to bear upon his work a keen intelligence, a strict desire to be rii;ht and fair and honest as between party and party. He admired the concise way in which he delivered judgment. He did not fall into that weakness of magisterial benches all over the country, and preach. In delivering decision he did not lecture upon the past nor admonish for the future-a practice which was a great waste of time, and which sometimes fell very flat. He therefore invited the Court to join him in expressing approval of the Mayor's conduct during the past year, Mr T. C. Jones cordially endorsed all that Aid. Jno. Jones had said. Dr. Palin had been one of the mo-t regular in his attendances of any mayor he had known for twenty-six years. The Mayor, in briefly returning thanks, said where he thought a case required lenity he showed mercy, but where he thought none was required he showed none. -————
COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT.…
COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD. Before Captain Griffith-Boscawen, in the chair, Col Meredith, W. Thomas, Esq., Sir R. E. Egerton, and Wm. Lester, Esq. TRANSFER. I The licence of the Four Crosses Inn, Vron, was, on the application of Mr R. J. Kendrick, transferred to 1 Ann Griffiths. ADJOURNED. I In reference to several cases in which Mr Hall, Government Inspector, was the complainant, and the Ruabon Coal and Coke Co. Limited and Mr Morris Kyffin were the defendants. Mr T. B. Acton said he appeared for the defence. He had written to Mr Cartwright, who was engaged on the other side, that the summonses had not been served until the 28th, and he had not had time to be properly instructed. He asked the Bench to adjourn the case, and to appoint a special day to hear it.-It was arranged that the case should be heard on the 25th inst. before Captain Griffith-Boscawen and Messrs. Thomas and Lester. FIREWORKS EXTRAORDINARY. P.C. Phoenix charged John Jenkins (IS) and John Edward Wynn (17) with letting off fireworks on the highway. The officer said that between seven and eight p.m. on October lith he was at Cerney, and he saw the defendants letting off fireworks and throw them into people's houses. They were "clackers," and there were many complaints of the practice, which had become a perfect nuisance.—Mr Wilde said there were complaints from Coedpoeth and else. where.—The Chairman said it was a serious offence. The defendants would be each fined 2i 6] and 8s costs. ItRUNKENNESS. P.C. Ph'pnix charged Elizabeth Jones, a farm laborer's wifa, with drunkenness at illoss on October ;th.-Fimd 5s and Si costs.-P.C. Windsor charged Thomas Green, Wrexham, with drunkenness at Gre-ford on Sunday, October 19;b.—Fined 5s and Ss costs. AFTER HOLR. P.C. Phoenix charged Evan Jones with having been at the Mount Pleasant, MOBS, during prohibited hours. The officer said at 10 30 p.m. on October G'h he found Jones in the house drinking out of a pint jug.—De- fendant said he had been working, and did not know it was so late.-Fined 5* and Ss costs. FMKTINQ. V.U. lanner chrtrged Samuel jonef, Penygelii, and Samuel Jones, Talwrn, with this offence at Coedpoeth j on October 4th.—Ordered to pay the cjsts, Ss, and bound over in S3 to keep the peace. I DOX'T ASK A POLICEMAN. I ¡ P C. Austin charged Wm. Mi.? wttH laiseiy repre- senting himself as a traveller. The officer said on: Sunday. October 19;h, he found Miles drinking at the Shropshire Inn, Eyton.-P.C. Bennelt said at 3 oO he went into the Wagoners Inn, Gyfeli3, and saw de- fendant, who asked if he went to the other house whether he would say anything to the other officer. Witness went to the housa with P.C. Austin afd found Miles there. Miles lived at Rhos. lined fis and 10s costs. A HAPPY FAlIILY. < John James WiiHama. coUier.jFentre. Urougn?n, eh'i Edward Williams with an ?uit on October M!' Complainant said defendant, who w»3 his uncle, came into the house when he was at dinner, between tw.) and three in the afternoon, and after asking if he was boss struck him. He struck him RgcLin and he returned the blow.-J ane Williams (14) said she ,as a si-.t-,rt) c,)Triplai-r..int. Her uncle and father came in thj h??u?e together The former slapped c^* ptain?ntatthesid.ofthe ?ce got '? down, .andd bit him.—For the ddenc?, R.eh?-d W'n,i.? com- pi .i?nt-s hthe., s?;d he had been obliged nto !e??e th: hou? and had be?n away seventeen weeks He came with his ùroher t) try and get some of his clothes. He went u??ic.. but cou.d no.tind He did not see anything of the assault Eva:?, a neighbour, depend to seemg the nephew assault the uncle, wh.) raised his arm, but wasi Pre- vented using it by witness. She saw them both on the floor, the complainant being nnderneath.-The case was dismissed, each having to pay his own cost*. GAME TRESPASS. I Thomas King, keeper, charged David Lvans, iv ern, with having trepased in pursuit of game on land belonging to Mr T. L1. Fitzllugh, on OLtobcr 2 id. Defendant admitted the offence.—Mr T. B.Acton who appeared in support of the intorination, said that in the daytime, between twelve and one o'clock, King fuund defendant in Nant Wood beating the bushes fat game. He went to him. and he had nothing to say. There were a number of pheasants in the Wood. Defendazit had a gun which was loaded.-Fiued 7s 6j and Si 6J costs. ASSAULTS. Thomas Burroughs, llay Bank, charged Ralph Meshsm, collier, with an assault on October „7tb. Complainant said he went to the New Inn> and Mesham walked out. He had not spoken t) defend- ant for six months. At 10.15 p.m. he saw defendant with his lodger. The former struck him, and also kicked. Complainant struck back. trying to defend himself.—Prudence Trevor said she lived at Llay Hall. She saw Mesham strike c,,)mplain ant. -D.-f e.d. ant said it was not the third time complainant had upset him in the public houss.—Complainant asked him to come down. and lie would light him. He struck complainant first, and he struck him back. j Fined 53 and 8; G I costs. HUSBAND AND WIFE. ¡ Sarah Jones, now living at Moss, charged Thomas Jones, 10, Farndon-street, Wrexham, with deserting her and her child. Mr Wynn Evans was for the defence.—Complainant said she was married on April 22rid, 1S80, and lived with her husband seven week- Their child was one year and seven months old. Her husha.nd was a laboier, and earned 18i a week. In Farndon-street they lived with his family, and he turned her out.-Bv Mr Evans After she wa3 turned out he t ,ld her that she could take her clothes. She did so, and took two pairs of his trousers, and pawned them to get money to pay for a summons. He had t )H her he would sooner give her 303 a week than live with her. She had summoned him at the Borouqh Court for assault, and the case was dismissed. She had during the time she was away had B2 from defendant, and she knew he had been ill in the infir- mary for three months.—Mr Evans said there was no case. The defendant was willing to live with his wife.-Tiia Chairman said they did not think there was sufficient evidence to prove desertion, and the case would be dismissed. MOTHER AND SON. David Jones, shoemaker, Chester, who did not appear, was charged by tne Wrexham Gu wdians with neglecting to contribute towards the support of his mother. Evidence having been given that defendant was a single man, and had admitted that his wages averaged lSi weekly, and that his mother was in receipt of 2; a week as out-relief, an order was made for that amount with coat?. NEIGHBOURS.—THREATENED WITH A FORTUNE TELLER. Amelia Roberts, Coedpoeth, asked that Edward Hooson should find sureties to keep the peace.—Mr Wynn Evans was for the complainant, and Mr Ashton Bradley for the detence.Nirs Roberts said that on the night of October 18th, when she and her husband were in bed, defendant about 11 o'clock kicked at their door, and tried to open it. She had not spoken to him for six months. He threatened if the door was not opened to rip her open from top to bottom. He added Ned Hooson is the man who will kill you."—By Mr Bradley She had had a quarrel with defendant's wife the same day. Mrs Hooson said she would go to Wrexham to a fortune teller and witch" her. (Laughter.) Witness replied that if she did she would put her in the law's hands.-P.C. Tanner said said he was called by Roberts to see the door. He saw marks of boots, and the latch was broken.—For the dtfence Mary Daviea, Talwrn, said she saw Hooson knock twice at Roberts' door. He was t-tlceii away by his wife, and the threati he used were against tier.-Ellis Jones said he was in the house, and all he heard was a little shouting.—The Chair- man said the defendant would be bound over in his own recognisances of 25, and would have to pay the costs, lis. A DISPUTE AS TO AGE. P.C. Wynne charged Richard Williams with keep- ing a sheep dog without a licence on September 22id. A licence was taken out Oct. 8th. He had seen the dog at Mrs Price's before the defendant had it, it was then four months' old. Defendant produced a written statement hy Mrs Price that the dog wai born in April, 1890.—The case was adjourned for additional evidence. SCHOOL CASES. I There were a number of parents summoned fir the irregular attendance at school of their children, the complainants being Broughton School Board, and I Messrs W. Evans and E. Williams, visiting officers to the Uniun School Attendance Committee. a
llUEAL SANITARY AUTHORITY.…
llUEAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. I TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4rH. I Present: Captain Griffith-Bosc iwen, chairman Mr S. T. Baugh, vice-chairman; Mr T. LI. FitzHugh, Colonel Meredith, and Mr Edward Evans, Messrs J. Tudor Rogers, Hez^kiah Jor.es, J. Daniel, G. Clarke, and J. Llojd Thomas; Mr J. Oswell Bury, clerk; Mr A. C. Baugh, engineer; and Mr R. Phennah, sanitary inspector. THR HEALTH OF THE DISTRICT. I Dr. Edward Davie3, in his report for October, stated that eighty births had been registered during the month, making the birth-rate 31.2 per 1,000 per annum. Number of deaths forty-two, giving a death- rate of eighteen. Two cases of scarlet fever occurred in one cottage at Canal Houses. Both had been removed to the hospital, and were convalescent. One of a mild nature at Moss, Gwersyllt, had recovered. There was another at Broughton-terrace, which had also been taken to the hospital. Cases of erysipelas and puerperal fever had been reported, and were both isolated, but occurring in the same neighbourhood. There had been several cases of measles in different paits of the district, particularly in Gwersyllt and Bry mho, and three deaths had occurred, two in Gwer- syllt and one in Brymbo. Hospital report for October :—Number in hospital October 1st, one admitted during month, two cases of scaritt fever from Canal Houses and one of typhoid from the town remaining in hospital, four. Dr. Wm. Jones reported that sixty-six births had been registered during October, as compared with fifty-one for the corresponding month last year, giving a birth rate for October uf 30 6 per 1,000 per annum. Thirty-three deaths had b?en registered, making the death rate 19 8 per 1.000. He also reported that the epidemic of scarlatina and measles at Acrefair and Cefn Mawr was now on the decrease, and would soon disappear from the district. The infected houses had been vi-ited. The public pump at Marchwiel had been repaired. The Chairman said he was glad to find that the Notification of Infectious Diseases Act was working so well and smoothly. There had been no complaints received as to its working, notwithstanding the friction which was expected. It was stated that a case of typhoid fever had occurred at Bangor, and the members considered that it would have been well if it had been removed to the fever hospital. The Cierk said that Dr. Davies con- sidered Mrs Phillips, the present matron of the fever hospital one of the best typhoid nurses he had ever known. Mr A. C. Baugh asked what water had the patient been drinking in Bangor. The Clerk I do not know. The Chairman said he had been iniormally told that Mrs Webster's pump was being used generally. Mr FitzHugh I expect they use the Dee water. The Chairman said they had better use that than the water from the pump, if all he heard was true. The matter then dropped. MR ED. DAVIES' REPORT. Mr Davies, the sanitary inspector, was absent, and the clerk explained that he had met with an accident at Llandrinog railway station. It seems that he ran along the side of the train, and when he got to the end he fell on the rails and hurt himself. He was recovering, but desired to be absent from the meeting. His report was then read. In it he reported that he had had an interview with Mrs Jam Ward at her house at Penvcae, Ruabon, which house was con- demned by the Medical Officer of Health in September last. She insisted upon staying in it. and would not leave it unless she was provided by the Board with the means to pay the rent of another house, those being her conditions. (Laughter.) Messrs Thomas Jones and William Edwards, Hall-street, Rhos, had failed to comply with notices to provide house drains to their respective houses at Rhos. Two cases of I over-crowding came under his notice last month at Jolly Bani, Cefn Bychan, a family of ten living in I the same house. It was a four-roomed house, but I very small rooms, without proper ventilation in the sleeping room. The occupiers had promised to remove to a larger house as soon as possible. The other house was a two-roomed house with six occupants, without any partition between the sexes in the sleep- ing roora, and badly ventilated. When the case of Mrs Ward was discussed, a letter was read from the secretary of the chapel she attended, asking that some time might be allowed her. Mr Lloyd Thomas said he had been accused of having brought the matter forward. The Chairman said it was an accusation to bo proud of. Was this a bad case ? Mr Thomas sakl it wa". The Chairman said in that case they must proceed with the work. Mr Hezekirih Jones suggested that a month's grace should be 2ivin her. In the conversation which ensued, it wns stated that the property belonged to someone in Wrexham but no rent had been paid for twelve years, and the tenant claimed it. It was agreed to ommunicate with the owner and j ) tenan; before taking proceedings before the mb tratPB. With regard to the drairH ic was ordered that the J work sould be done and notices were ordred to be I served in the cases of over-?rswd'n?. The Chairman pointed out that over-crowding was a nuisance, and it was the business of the person causing the nuisance to prevent it. Over-crowding was in many cases caused by the tenants and they, not the landlords, would have to prevent it. MR PHENNAH 3 REPORT. Mr Rd. Phennah reported that notices had been served in three cases of over-crowding, one at Wern, E-clusham Above, where four adults occupied one small house, the kitchen was 12ft. by 9ft., and a bed was fixed in it. The chamber was 12ft. by 7ft. with no bed. The house inside was in a very damp and dirty state. The father was an able-bodied man, but never worked. The second case was at Bwlchgwyn, where seven adults and children occupied one small kitchen and chamber the grandfather, who slept in the chamber by himself, was in receipt of parish re- lief. The house was clean, and they had good clean beds to lie on. The third case was at Castletown, Moss, were there were five in family, two adult- male and female, occupy the bed-room, the female was in receipt of parish relief. The other members of the family had their bed in the kitchen. He asked for instructions. He begged to submit letters which he had received, one from Mr Kenrick, The Lodge, Rhosddu, complaining of the smell arising from the manholes in Rhosddu. One from Mr Young, of Llay Hall, complaining of the bad supply of water from the I Brymbo Company's mains and one from Mr Paling, of Liverpool, the owner of one house at Graig Wen, Broughton. This case was reported at the last meeting. He reported that he I had received complaints several times of the bad smelts truing fromlsome open gratings situate on the roadside, also the quantity of sewage that becomes stagnant at the bottom of the Dee-lane. A number of houses had their drains connected to the road drains in all parts of the town, and the only out- let for the sewaue was the river. He had com- municated with Mr Strachan, the road surveyor, on I, the subject, and he stated that he would meet a committee of the Sanitary Authority any time they may appoint. The complaint of Mr Kenrick was referred to the Engineer, who will report upon having more ventila- tors placed on the sewer. The question of the alleged defective water supply by the Brymbo Company was stated by Mr Tudor Rogers to be due to small mains. Mr FitzHugh said the best thing the people could do would be to take the Company before the Magistrates, and see what the Bench would do. It was agreed to send a copy of Mr Young's letter tj the Water Company. The question of the Holt drains was then dis- cussed. Mr Daniel asked whether the Holt people would not like t) have a systain of sewerage. (Laughter.) Mr Clarke No. Mr Daniel said in that case the least they could do would b3 to keep the road drains clean. On the motion of the Chairman, the Inspector was directed to report upon the number of cesspits in Holt. ENGINEERING. I Mr A. C. Baugh reported that during the month six houses had been drained, tha workj having been carried out in Rhos, four, and Bryinbo, two, lIlaking the total number 1,085 and 693 respectively. Since the last meeting he had ascertained from Mr John Strachan t iat tue road leadins to the Vron Colliery was not repairable by the Hig-hway Hoard, as it belonged to the owners of the land abutting upon it. Under these circumstances he should 1J9 glad to receive instructions with respect to the repair- ing of the road round the manhola cavers. A larga number of woodea blocks in the manhole covers in the Stansty and Acton district werd rotten, and in some instances, dangerous. Instead of replacing the blocks, he proposed filling up the space with cement concrete, and should be glad to receive instructions to do so. It was agreed to ask the Vron Colliery Company to repair the road named. I CALLS, I The following are the amounts of the calls for special expenses for the half-year ended La ly Day, 1891:—Acton £ 30, Broughton £ 10, Brymbo £ 200, Gwersyllt £ 10, Ruabon JE603, Stansty £ 110, and I Pickhiil J61 lol. The amounts were the sam; as last year. I GENERAL. Miss Parker, of Mayfield House, Pickhill, attended and complained of the water which she was compelled to use. The Inspector was direc t id to report. Copies of a memorandum issued by the Local Government Board, upon the Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890, were ordered to be supplied to each member. It was agreed to lease the Dolydd outfall site to Mr J. Coster Edwards, who had become thelowner of the adjoining land. 0.
ITHE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE"…
THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. On Monday night, the annual meeting of the Wrex- ham Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held in St James' Halt. Mr W. Thomas presided, and he was supported by the Rev. Dr. Dickens Lewis, the deputation from the Parent Society, the Revs. W. Oliver, Dr. Roberts, J. S. H awoith, M. O. Evans, G. '1'. Birch, and Griffith Williamp, and Mr J. H. Pierce. There was a good attendance. The meeting was opened by singing, after which, the Rev. W. Oliver read a portion of Scripture and offered p rayer. After a brief address by the Chairmar, Mr J. H. Pierce, before reading the report, said he had one or two apologies to make. Sir Robert Cunliffe, the pre-idant of the Society, would have occupied the chair but a previous engagement prevented him doing so, The vice-president, the Ven. Archdeacon Howell, was in residence at St. Asaph, and was also unable to attend. He had also to apologise for the absence of their treasurer, Mr Reginald James. The report stated that the amount collected during the year was 274 Is 4d, as compared with 276 lis lOd during the preceding year. He moved that the report be adopted, and printed under the direction of the committee, and that the officers, cjllectora and committee be asked to continue their services for another year, with power to add to their number. He might say that there was a notice of motion to be moved at the next committee meeting that ladies be aqkei to bpcome collectors. (Hear, hear.) It was felt that £ 70 did not represent a fair subscription for a town like Wrexham. Unfortunately, the gentlemen who did the work were very busy man, and it had b-sen the general opinion that if the ladies would take be matter up, a much better subscription wculd be obtained. (Hear, hoar.) The Rev. M. O. Evans seconded the resolution. He said that the aim of the Society was limited t ) the translation and ciiculation of the Holy Scriptuifs, and he rejoiced that the Bible was being read, at the present time, in 290 different languages and dialects. He had been asked whether the heathens were worth saving. That they were low and demoralised they admitted, but by means of the Bible Society, and the various missionary societies, they were endeavouring to bring light into the shadow of the regiun of death. The heathen nations were no lower than their ancestors were when the Romans first visit id their shotes, and surely the Gospel which enlightened Britain could also enlighten Africa and other place?. (Hear, hear.) It was said that the mn never set on the British Empire, and if the providence of God had given them dominion over millions of people, then they should see that their rule was for the good, morally and materially, of those nations. (Hear, hear.) Mr Evans then referred to the religious re- vival in Wales, and said hat he thought the renaiss- ance in Wales was now commencing. In Scotland, they had bad the revival of letters and religion at the same time. He concluded by seconding the resolution. The resolution was carried unanimously. The Rev. Dr. Dickens Lewis proposed the following resolution That this meeting, humbly thanking God for the extended circulation of His Word, and for the blessings accompanying it, asks Him for the means and the men to enable the Society to make the most of present opportunities, by furnishing the Holy Scriptures in large numbers, and in languages to meet tha world's great need." He said that at a meeting held in London at the beginning of the year, the best means of effecting a revival in bible society work throughout the land had been discussed. It was suggested that the meetings of the Society should be popularised, and that wider circulation should be given to the literature of the Bible Society. Dr. Lewis said he wished he could get people to read the annual reports of the Society. He could assure them that the reports of the Bible Society, and of the various Missionary Societies were most interesting books, much more interesting than the book lately wrttan by Stanley. (Laughter and hear, hear.) Another suggestion was that more information should be given as to the aim of the Society, and he might say the Society, with the exciption of the most expensive books made no profit of the books it sold, but sold them at cost price. (Hear, hear) Other suggestions were that they should secure the assistance of the ladies and of the young, and these suggestions were felt to be most impoitant. Dr. Lewis then referred to the work the Society had done, and conclucted by saying that the work which had been done sunk into absolute insignificance when com- pared with what had to be done. and by hoping that they would continue to do all they could to send the Word of God unto all the inhabitants of the world. (Cheers. ) The Rev. Griffith Williams seconded the resolution, which was carried. The Rev. J. S. Haworth proposed a vote of thanks to the cluiirman, the deputation, and speakerp. The Rev. G. T. Birch seconded, and the resolution was carried. The Chairman replied, and a collection having been made in aid of the funds of the Society, the meeting was brought to a close by the sinaing of the Doxology and the pronouncing of the Benediction. ————— -0
SAD ACCIDENT TO A CHILD. I
SAD ACCIDENT TO A CHILD. I A CARELESS MOTHER. I On Wednesday afternoon, Mr R. H. Thelwall, Coroner, held an inquest at the Wrexham In- firmary, on the body of a child named Edith Ance aged six years, who died on Monday from the effects of burns received on the 27th ult. Mr H. E. Ihompson was foreman of the jury. The jury having viewed the body, the first witness was Tho.? Ancell, laborer, father of the deceased. He said that on the morning of the 27th ult., he left the deceased child in the house with his wife, when '? went ? work. He did not see the bild again until he saw her in the In- firmary. Eli5A Ancell, mother of the deceased, said she live(I in Albert-place, Bea5t Market. She was out at the time the accident happened. She had gone into town with her sister, and had left her two children with her sister's children, in hrcr sister's hou,:e, which was ol(-).ie to her own house. The Coroner Don't you think you were very selves. in leaving such y°Ung child?n by them- selves. ? W itness I should not have left them if I bad known what was s;oing to happen. i you to dor0ner was a ?y ?J?'ctoua thin? for I you to do. Witness, continuing, said that the dec a-e I had told her that Christina, her cousin, put the kettle on the fire, and that when she (deceased) went to lift it off a light came to her piam/fore. She tried to rub it out, but could not, and then ran out into the entry. The Coroner, addressing the witness, said she was very much to blame. She ought not to have left the children in the way she had done. Sha had done a very impropsr thing. The Foreman No doubt, therj has been neglect. The Coroner Yes it was a great shame that the children should have been left in such a way. Christina Elizabeth McGregor, aged six years, cousin cf the deceased, said that while the deceased was lifting the kettle off the fire, a light came and t aught her pinafore. There was only witness, who was sitting on a chair, and the deceased in the house at the time, the other two children having gone into the yard. Mrs Mary Evaus, a neighbour, said that on tha 27th ult., she was in her huu-e in Aib-rt-place, giving her children their dinners, at about a quarter past one, when she saw a light passing the window. She ran to the door, and the deceased at once came to her. She put the flames out as quick as she could, by wrapping her up in a blanket. Mrs Jane McGregor, sister of Mrs Ancell, said that as she and Mrs Ancell were coming IVIne they met their other sister taking the deceased iu her arms to the Infirmary. The Coroner Is it not a very dangerous thing to leave children of that age together with no one to take care of them ? <:> Witness I have never done sueh a thing before. The Coroner No and the first time you do so, a child is burnt to death. You and your Eister are very much to blame. In answer to the foreman, the witness said that there was no guard before the fire. Richard Dnnkwater, surgeon at tne Infirmary, said the deceased was admitted to the Infirmary at about one o'clock on the 27th ult., suffering froru burns, She died on Monday morning, the cause of death being exhaustion, consequent upon burns. The Coroner, in summing up, said the case wa3 a very simple one. Four children, the eldest of whom was a few months over six years o!d, were left together in a house. It was a rascally thii.g to do, and both mothers weie very much to blanuT in the matter. No doubt it was an accident, but there had been great carelessness on the part of mother. The jury returned a verdict cf "Accidental death." «.
THE MUN ICIPAL HELECTIONS.
THE MUN ICIPAL H ELECTIONS. TRIUMPH OF THE LIBERAL TRIUillPH OF THE LIBERAL CANDIDATES. I '1 ha elections for members of the Wrexham T:)wn Council took place on Saturday, and in ccnsequenca of contests taking place in all the wards, there wan rather more excitement than usual. This, however, was confined to the vicinity of the various committee rooms, and the only indications of a ruffling of the borough were vehicles moving about, inviting bur. gesses to vote for a particular candidate. In the North Ward the candidates were Mr Benjamin Ow..n. the retiring councillor, who W.,3 the candidate of the Liberal Association, and hia opponent was Mr E. S. Ciaik, of the Llay Hall Colliery, who cam^ out as the Conservative candidate. In the bim'h Ward Mr James Stevens, Bright-side, Grosvenor-road, r.nd Mr F. W. Soame-, brewer, orossed swords. Mr Stevpns came out as an independent candidate, and o! c^ursa Mr Soames was the Conservative candidate. In the East Ward Mr C. K, Benson, the rc-tirins: councillor, was opposed by Mr A. Fletcher, who came cut a* a workingman candidate, unconnected with any political party, that is, he was not nominated by the Libera! Association. In the West Ward, Mr W. Pierce, the retiring councillor, having declined to tight, there were two new men—Mr Anthony Nuttall, who was the official Liberal candidate, and Mr Ralph William- son, who came out under Conservative auspicies. Aa we have said there was not much stir during the day, but towards eight o'clock interest increased. The voters for the North Ward polled at the Guildhall, and Mr J. Phennah was the presiding officer. Ald. Evans being returning officer, and the result was as follows :— Mr B. Owen (L) 180 Mr K S. Clark (C) 130 Majority. 50 There are 348 voters in the ward, and it will be seen that the polling was heavy. The polling place for the South Ward (C8S vcteis) was Madeira Hill Schools. Aid. Jno. Jones is the rtt irning officer, and Mr R. J. Kendrick was the pre- siding officer. The result was as follows :— Mr Soames (C) 3i!J Mr Stevens (1) 21S Majority for Mr Soames. 1:)1 There are in the East Ward 54G voters, and the polling station was in the Smithtield. Aid. Samuet was the returning officer, and the presiding one was Mr W. A. Bury. The result of the voting was Mr C. K. Becson (C) ti2j Mr A. Fletcher (I) 154 Majority for Mr Benson. 171 The polling station for the \Ve,t Ward was in the Hill-Street Chapel School-room, and there are 36Q voters on the list. Mr J. llopley Pierce was the pre- siding oiffcer, Aid. Ilichd. Jones being the returning oiffcer. The result of the voting was as follows Mr Nuttall (I.) ItiS Mr Williamson (C) 152 Majority for Mr uttalI. 11 At each of the polling stations there were large numbers of people waiting to hear the results, and in each case the numbers were received with cheers. In t':e East Ward, Mr Benson was "chaired." in the old-fashioned way, to the Conservative Club, and returned thanks from the balcony. He said that in his ward there had been a hard fight against Liberalism, and Radicalism, and renegade Conserva- tism, and the other ward had been lost through luke- warm Conservatives, and the diversa actions of people who were supposed to be their best friends. Immediately the results weie declared a slip giving them was issued from the office of this paper, and distributed. It may interest some to know that tha slips were printed and about the town before all the ballot boxes had arrived at the Guildhall. We received the following this week :-A meeting of the Wrexham Licensed Victualler's Protection Association was held at the Horn's Hotel, last week, with Councillor It. H. Dune in the chair, to consider the action to be taken by the trade in respect of tha various candidates for municipal honors. It was then decided, after some discussion, to heartily sup- port the candidature of Mr F. W. Soames in the South Ward, and Mr C. K. Benson in the East, but to leinain neutral in respect of the other contests. RUTHIN. Although an attempt was made to avert a contest. it was not successful. Six gentlemen went to the poll The election was an exceedingly quiet one, owing to the fact that there was no question of public moment before the ratepayers, and also that politics have long been abolished from the borough elections. Moat of the voters recorded their votes in the evening. As the hour for closing the booths approached, people began to collect a little, and the enthusiasm increased with a host of boys who made the streets lively with fireworks. Soon after nine o'clock a crowd began to congregate near the Council Chamber window, where the state of the poll was to be declared. The lads beguiled the time with singing several Salvation Army tunes, and other melodies, which were frequently in- terrupted by the loud bang of crackers, or a squib faLing upon some unfortunata head, and singing gave place to loud laughter. The older portion of the crowd assembled in small groups and discussed the merits of their favorite cardidatas. After a long and tedious wait in the unpleasant weather, the window of the Council Chamber was thrown up by the Town Clerk, and a loud burst of cheers ascended. The Clerk demanded silence whilst the result of the voting was announced, and Mr T. P. Roberts, the Mayor, read out the names and figures as follows :— Thomas Williams (butcher) Griffith J. Humphreys (solicitor) 254 William Jones (.\HIl). 211 David Jones (builder) 200 John Bin1 (innkeeper) 15.(1 A. K. Magin 152 The first four are the elected gentlemen. After the announcement of each name there was a loud cheer. The two firbt are new members of the Council and the two others are old members. According to the usual custom in Ruthin, the Town Band, under Mr Thomas, escoited a large crowd to each of the success- ful candidates' houses, going first of all to Mr Thomaa Williams, who appeared at the door and thanked the elect JIS for the honor they had done him, and promised tj carry out their wishes in the Council meetings. The band played a tune more loud than charming, and a large concourse of the youth of the borough led off to Mr Humphreys' house in Clwyd-street—Mr Hum- phreys, who was received with loud and prolonged cheers, said Ladies and getitleiiien,-Permit me to thank you from the bottom of my heart for electing me, a young man of the town of Ruthin, to be you representative—(applause)—and fjr placing me in such a position on the poll as you have done this even- ing', when I had so many abler and older people com- peting against me on that occasion. (Applause.) I am not going to say what I am going to do. I make no promises, but if you have any grievances or wishes to be brought before the Council I will do all I can in my humble way to carry out your wishes on the sub- ject. Gentlemen, I have been told that I am not a large ratepayer. There are many small ratepayers, and are not the small ratepayers to be represented as well as the large ones ? It was not the large rate- payers that paid the rates of Ruthin, but the email ones. (Hear, hear.) I ask you to look at Llanfwrog and Well-streets, are they properly represented? I think not. (Ap- plause.) I have been elected as a representative of ratepayers, and intend to do my duty without fear or favor. I will not be subject to party whim, but con- sider the interests of all, irrespective of creed ur political view! (Applause.) The crowd moved on to Mr William Jones s, Iho Mill. After the hand had concluded, Mr Jones thanked the people in Welsh. During- the delivery of a very short speech, he was interrupted with loud cries (or" the factory," where's the factory," and loud laughter. Mr Jose3 took it in good part, having learnt what political banter was before.—Mr David Jones, builder, was the next Councillor %i-,illed, and he came to the gate and briefly thanked tha people f,).- having elected him.—The defeated candidates were unmolested, and there seemed a deep sign of regret that they were not elected, as it would have bjen the addition of entirely new blood into the Council. The whole proceedings were orderly, though noisy.
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