Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

GOSSIPING NOTES. Be it known to England and Wales, and Llanrwst, and even the regions beyond, that the Same Place is the same place no longer. It has been said there is nothing in a name, but the gentleman who said so was a cynic, and the experience of the world generally is that there ;s much in a name. Some parents think there is everything in it, and bedaub their children with as many names as is possessed by those German paupers who infest the country and call themselves princes But the Same Place Where is it ? It is nowhere, it is non-existent, it has ceased to be, and the place thereof shall know it no;more." The fact is the sanu place has become another place, with another name. Yet it is quite true that the other place is the same place. No one can deny it, the same place is not the same place, and what is not the same place is the same place. I hcpe this is quite intelligible .nd plain, even to the meanest apprehension if not, it's not my fault, but that of those who have made the same place not the same place, and be h-J to them. The end of it is that what was the Same Place is now Conway-street, and now I've done with it. We are still troubled with the talk of some folks about protective duties, which are said to be some- thing invented in the interests of the working man. The other week I showed beyond possibility of doubt that experience teaches that instead of being beneficial to the working man, nothing can be or has been more ruinous than these same protective duties. It is also somewhat strange that the demand for them has arisen, not from the working, but from the only class which, taking actual experience as our guide, has ever benefited by their imposition—the owners of land and of minerals. The last and indeed the first and most prominent advocate of this craze has been a mineral owner in this district. A mineral owner did I say ? Well. it is not my wish to be personal, and I will say—one who has acted as such, and who some years ago was a mineral owner. He states that he advocates a duty on lead in the interests of the working-men, because, owing to the low price of lead just now, very few of the mines are working, and many men are out of work. But, I should like to question his sincerity in the matter, and to ask whether, if the duties were adopted, he or the workingmen would be most benefited ? In answer, let me point out first, that although the price of lead is exceptionally low, he has not taken a single step to reduce the dead rents on his estate, or rather, the estate on which he exercises some in- fiuence. Neither has he offered to reduce the royalties. Wages are small, profits are nil, but he sticks to his dead rents and his royalties. Xeverthe- less, if there is one thing more certain than another, it is that one of these days he will have to reduce both, or do without them. A duty on lead is the only thing which can save him. and in the interests of the workingmen," forsooth, he asks that the duty should be imposed, Very kind of him, but the motive is somewhat too patent. If he is so anxious about the workingmen, why should he not cause these "impo- sitions, and I use the term in its fullest sense -I say, why should he not cause these" impositions" to be reduced, and so offer some inducements to capitalists tu venture ? That is the way to prove the sincerity of his interest in the workingmen, and not in asking for an impost which actual experience has proved can only benefit himself, and can only re- suit in the further ruin of the laboring classes. The fact is, import duties have never benefited anybody but the owners, and have never resulted but in the maintenance of high rents, royalties, and dead rents. This fact is patent almost to everybody, and a body of lead dealers were told the truth pretty plainly the other day at Holywell. It was at the monthly sale, when someone advocated a duty on lead in order to raise the prices. Upon that, the largest ore smelters in North Wales said that such a duty would ruin them, and only mean that the smelting works should be stopped, and some hundreds of hands thrown out of employment. Suppose that were the case, how would the landowners be benefited, and where would be the employment of the lead miners ? Their occupa- tion would be pone, and not only theirs, but that of a good many colliers, for, with less ore to smelt, less coal would be required, and with less coal required, there would be work for only fewer colliers. Fewer vessels would be wanted, and fewer sailors would be employed, so that the whole body politic would suffer, and all for the sake of keeping up the dead rents and the royalties of mineral owners They are not worth the sacrifice, and that they will have to find out for themselves ere long. RAMBLES. BANGOR-ISYCOED. -1 T'iI X-TTAL ACCII)E-XT.Ilr Mullock, Bangor, sustained a serious loss on Wednesday evening. It seems he was harnessing his pony to the trap, when she kiched and got her hind legs entangled in a hurdle, sustaining such injuries that she had to be despatched. The animal was a valuable one. THE GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY. The annual festival of the Girls' Friendly Society took place at Pickhill Hall, by the kind invitation of Mr and Mrs -Harold Lees, on Monday. At 3 p.m. Divine service was held in the hall, the Rector of Bangor and the Vicar of Iaycoed officiating. The room was crowded with associates, members, and friends of the institu- tion. After the service 2\lr:; Harold Lts was formally admitted a working associate. Tea was partaken of at four o'clock and thoroughly enjoyed by the assembled party. Lady Frances Lloyd, the diocesan president, addressed the meeting afterwards, and gave many valuable suggestions and much excellent advice to a very attentive audience. The Rector of Marchwiel presided, and moved the usual votes of thanks. Later on sever il balloons were sent up and dancing on the lawn was indulged in, the music for which was played by Mr G. Hyde Lees, till the company separated after singing the" X ational Anthem," and giving three hearty cheers for the Queen. About fortv-five members were present from Bangor, Worthenbury, Isvcoed, and Marchwiel, and the following associates and friends, in addition to those already mentioned :-Lady G. Peel, Mrs Ffoulkcs, Mrs Howard. Mrs and Miss Sturkey, Mrs and the Streatfeild, -Nirs and Miss Price, Mrs Webster and Miss F. Warter, Mr and Mrs Critchett, Mrs and Miss Marsh, Mr and Mrs Senior, the Misses McGill, the Misses Piercy, the Rev. G. A. Irving, Arr* BUCKLEY. I ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHAPLL.-The Sunday School anniversary services were held on Sunday afternoon. The chapel was crowded. The special sermons for the day were preached by the Rev. W. Hobley. Collections were made in aid of the School Trust Fund. Miss S. Roberts efficiently presided at the harmonium. SACRED CANTATA.—On luesday evening a most succeci-ful sacred cantata, entitled Ruth," was given by a choir consisting of 35 voices, under the able leadership of Mr Thomas Rowlands, in the Bruns- wick English Wesleyan Chapel. The entertainment consisted of solos, duets, trios, and quartetts, the whole being excellently rendered. Mr James Lamb presided, and the following are the names of those who took an active part in the proceedings :—Mrs Shone, Miss H. Lewis, Miss A. Rowlands, Messrs Charles Iball and W. Hopwood, Mynyddissa; Mr Robert Lewis, of Mynyddissa, accompanied on the pianoforte; and Mr John Catherall, Buckley, very efficiently presided at the organ. The attendance was large. and the whole of the proceedings passed off most satisfactorily. The proceeds were in aid of the circuit funds. THE CHATHAM DETACHMENT.—The detachment of members of the Buckley Engineer Volunteers who left here on Saturday, 22nd August, for a course of instruction at the School of Military Engineering, at Chatham, returned home on Saturday by the 9.15 p.m. train toPadeswood station, all having thoroughly enjoyed their week's camping. The following is a sketch of the work allotted to then. each day :-On Monday they were engaged tracing and extending model parallels and approiches at Chatham; Tuesday, execution of parallels and approaches at Upnor; Wednesday, model battery and magazines at Chatham; Thursday, execution of battery and magazine, &c., at Upnor; Friday, preparing and firing mines, the instructor being Q.M.S. Newby, assisted by Corporal Bagley and Second Corporal McNamara. We are pleased to hear that the conduct of the men has been must satisfactory, not one com- plaint being lodged against them. _L. :1-_ A n. -„ T ?-—— —-—  i —- ;—  A A —a. very pisasiug mumem, occurred at the Congregational Church on Sunday. When the September numbers of the Cowjreyational Magazine were distributed at the morning school, they were found to contain a new hymn tune composed by Mr J. IL Griffiths (son of Mr Joseph Griffiths, Lane End), entitled "King of Kings, and Lord of Lords." Mr Griffiths, who is the organist of Christ Church, London, of which the Rev. Xewman Hall is minister, is just now visiting Buckley, and nothing would satisfy the choir but that the tune should be sung for the first time at the evening service, Mr Griffiths pre- siding at the organ. This was accordingly done, and the tune was sung to the well known hymn, Hark, the song of Jubilee," with great heartiness. It may be added that the number also contains the sacra- mental address which the Rev. H. Elvet Lewis, formerly of Buckley, recently delivered at the opening of Christ Church, Rhyl. The magazine, which has the largest sale of any Congregational periodical, is edited by the Rev. D. Burford Hooke, of Rhyl. BRYMBO AND BqOUGBTON. CONCERT AT THE MOUNT WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—On Monday evening a miscellaneous concert was given at the Mount Wesleyan Chapel, for the purpose of raising a fund for the erection of a new chapel adja- cent to Llay Hall Cumery. The chair was taken by Mr Wm. Reynolds (Alaw Alyn), Plaspower Colliery, ¡' who remarked that the tune was altogether most inopportune for raising funds for anything, as the district was in some parts in a very depressed state. A number of capital songs were well rendered by Miss M. J. Reynolds, Miss Annie Griffiths (Llay Hall), Mr John Griffiths, Mr Wm. Rees (Llay Hall), Eoi Brymbo, Mr Simon Davies, &c. The programme was well sustained throughout, and the songs were heartily applauded. The various accompaniments were ably played by Miss Charlotte Reynolds and Mr John Griffiths. The attendance was not so large as had been anticipated. I-NDUCTIO-N OF THE -NEW VICAR.-At a special ser- vice held on Monday evening at 7-30 in the Church of St. Mary's, the Rev. Hugh Roberts, B.A., formerly of the Welsh Church, Chester, was formally inducted into the living of Brymbo. There was a crowded congregation. Prayers were read by the Rev. D. D. Lewis, Curate, and there were special hymns, psalms, and lessons for the service, the lessons being read by the Ven. Archdeacon Smart, M.A., Rector of Northop. The ceremony of induction followed the reading of the third collect, when the anthem is usually sung, and the Archdeacon, accompanied by the Vicar elect, advanced to the chancel steps, and being met by the churchwardens (Messrs May and Hutchinson), proceeded to read the mandate of the Bishop of St. Asaph, putting the Vicar into possession of the parish, and having done this they proceeded down the aisle to the south door, the Vicar and Archdeacon going 1\ outside and locking and unlocking the door, and then went to the bell, which was tolled twice by the new Vicar. The remainder of the service was then taken up by the Vicar and Archdeacon. The sermon was preached by the Ver. Archdeacon Smart, and founded upon Mat. x. 12, 13, 14. CHURCH SCHOOLS FESTIVAL.—This annual event took place on Friday afternoon at Brynmally. The scholars and teachers of both Sunday and day schools, numbering over 700, assembled about noon at their respective schools, and being arranged by their teachers, under the supervision of Mr Whitehouse, Miss Kendrick, and Miss Walton, marched in pro- cession to the Parish Church. Here a short service was gone through by the Rev. D. Lewis, curate of Brymbo, who also delivered an address to the children. Leaving the church the procession re-formed, and headed by the band of the F Company (Gwersyllt) 1st V.B. R.W.F., proceeded to Brynmally, where a bountiful tea was partaken of. The company included Mr and Mrs Clayton, the Misses Clayton (three), Mrs Lewis Reynolds and family, Miss Cox, Wynchombe; Miss Whitle, Leamington; Messrs Lewars, Australia; the Rev. D. Lewis, curate of Brymbo Mr and Miss May, Cambrian Fuse Works Mr and Mrs Owen Price, Broughton New Colliery; Mr F. Hutchinson, Pendwll; Mr and Mrs G. Windsor, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Bradshaw; Mr and Mrs S. Williams, Mr and Miss Le3ke, Gwersyllt. &c. After tea the Rev. D. Lewis, curate of Brymbo, pro- posed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Clayton for their very great hospitality which they had shown them. The children having responded to this atipeal most lustily, Mr Clayton addressed the children and parents, urging upon all the importance of regular and punctual attendance at the Sunday School. He dwelt at some length upon the advantages accruing from a sound religious education. He regretted that some departure had been made from the ordinary pro- gramme, and that no prizes had been this year given for regular attendance in the Sunday Schools. These had been discontinued this year be ause they had not produced that spirit of emulation which they were in- tended to do. Mr Clayton then called for cheers for the curate, the Rev. D. Lewis, Mr Whitehouse, and other teachers, with all who had contributed to the success of the gathering, which were most vociferously k'IvePj Mr Whitehouse, in responding, hoped they would long meet at Brynmally, for such treats mfiered very materially from other treats which the children went to. The children having sung grace adjourned to the park, where sports and games be- came the order of the day. The elder portion of the large company assembled on the park, dancing to the strains of the band. The children having retired, about eighty old people from the parish, chiefly widows, partook as usual of Mr and Mrs Clayton's hospitality, and sat down to an excellent repast, Mr Clayton afterwards deliverinc an addrpss to them n" the duty of following a godly and holy life. Subse- quently the teachers and friends, with the various otncials from Brynmally Collieries, and their wives, sat down to a cold collation, presided over by Mr Owen Price and Mr Frederick Hutchinson, and during the repast Mr Lewars, Australia, favored the com- pany with a very humorous recitation. As evening came on the children were assembled together, and marched past the front of the hall, and were each pre- sented with a large bun on leavmsr fur hnmp. COEDPOETH AND MINERA. I THE Limi; COMPANY S TRIP.—On Saturday the employes and officials of the Minera Lime Company had their annual trip, the place of destination being Belle Vue. Manchester. The workmen with their wives, to the number of 300, were conveyed by special train from Brymbo and PIas Power Station, on the Great Western Railway. The return train left the Gardens about 10 p.m., and arrived at Brymbo about one o'clock on Sunday morning, after a very fine and pleasurable day. The train arrangements were under the superintendence of Mr Martin, Graat Western agent, and were satisfactorily carried out in every detail.

OPENING OF ADWY CHAPEL. The Calvinistic Methodist cause was started at Adwyrclawdd about the year 1748, and there was a chapel built there soon after, the very first chapel be- longing to the body in the whole of Xorth Wales. This became too small, and a larger one was built about the year 1815. On Sunday, February 10th, löS-t. that building was accidentally burnt down, and nothing was left but four bate walls, and as the place had been extended and altered so many times, and shaken so badly with the fire, it was decided after a  pull down the front and two sides the ground, leaving the back wall ,,andIDg, so that the ne™ch»Pelis exactly the same size aai s tthhe foollr d onL e, viz., 50ft. by 42ft. inside, and con- ?ns?roiTr ?- people! The style adopted is a simple Henalssance, all walls being built with the local stone for which this district is so noted. All the front is dressed and closely jointed. The open?'so windows are treated with attached columns w:S bases and foliated capitals, the arches re?'dTnd finished with label moulds. All side walls are neatly hammer dressed. The interior is fitted up with pews, with all the latest improvements introduced, the whole of the woodwork being well selected pitch pine wrought clean and varnished. The deacon's pew and pulpit are an excellent specimen of joiner's work. The ceiling is divided into twelve panels, each surrounded with a bold cornice. The whole of the work was contracted for by Messrs Jenkins and Jones, of Johnstown, near Ruabon, and carried out by their own workmen, who have given entire satisfaction to the architect and committee. The gas fittings were supplied by Mr Collier, of Man- chester heating apparatus by hot water by Mr D. Williams and Son, of Chester; the plans were furnished by Mr Richard Owens, architect, West- minster Chambers, Liverpool, and the work carried out under his superintendence at a cost of about i*l,kO, and the Adwy people may congratulate them- selves that they have one of the best chapels in North Wales, and the large number of subscribers may be informed that the money so liberally given has been judiciously spent, not upon meretricious ornaments, but on useful substantial work. The opening ceremony was held on Monday, when a very large concourse was assembled. Mr W. Jones, liar Villa, Wrexham (chairman of the Building Com- mittee), presided. After an introductory service by the Rev. Isaac Jones, Nant^lyn, two memorial stones were placed—one by Mr D. Hughes, J.P., Liverpool, the other by Mr J. Herbert Lewis, M. A., Mostyn Quay. The door was opened with a silver key by Mr Thomas Peters, Ctlyn. Suitable addresses were delivered in the chapel by these gentlemen and others. At four p.m. a tea party was held in an adjoining: field, in a tent provided, when several hundreds partook of a very excellent tea, ably dispensed by the ladies. At seven p.m. the first service in the new chapel was conducted by the Rev. H. Barrow Williams, Wrexham, On Tuesday the Ravs. Richard Owen, Griffith Owen, and Edward Jerman continued j the services to large congregations. The singing throughout, under the able leadership of Mr Bartley, was exceedingly good. Additional services were held every night during the week. The following is the list of subscription8 received on Monday. This is ilt addition to over JE900 obtained by various means towards liquidating the debt:— Mr Robert Jones, Talwrn, E50; Mr David Hughes. J.P., Liverpool, £ 40; Nir J. Herbert Lewis, M.A., Mostyn Quay, 1:25 Mr Thomas Jones, Five Elms, Garston, Liverpool, JCo by letters from Mr Wm Jones, Wrexham, £ ti I-, Mr Thomas Jones. Manchester House, C5 5s; Mr David Jones, Bryndedwjdd, £ 5 Mr G. C. Pattioson, Coedpoeth, X2 2s Mr John Burton, :\1inera, £2 2s; Mr J. E. Powell, Wrex- ham, ;Ll Mrs Wheldon, Wrexham. El Mrs Burton, Penygelli Hall ISl Mr M. D. Jones, Lodge, Brymbo, ifis: Mr D. Davies, M. P., Llandinam, .£10: collected in plates in afternoon, £ S 12s 5Jd total, Ilt32 12s 5Jd. Sums collected t,y Mr Robert Jones, Talwrn :lr E. Jones, Pwllheli, EIO Mr J. D. Jones. Liverpool, Xli) Kev. K. O. Burton, Minera, EIO; Mrs Williams, Ll'medd, X5 5s Mr Henry Jones, Liverpool, C3 3s Gwyr Jeuange y Bala, £ 3 Messrs Parry, Sons, and Hanson, Manchest r, X2 2s Messrs Jones and Son, Liverpool, JE2 2s Mr L. T. Roberts, Liverpool, £2 2s Miss Davies, Liverpool, 12 Miss Jones, Birkenhead, t2; Rev. W. Hobley. Buckley, X2; sir W. W. W)nn, Wjnnstay, Ruibon, A:2 2s Mr J. G. Hughes, Ll'medd, zEl Is; Mr P. Bailey, Manchester, zCl Is Rev. R. Robert, C'ddwysea, .£1 Is; Messrs T. Edwards and Co., Liverpool, XI Is; Mr S. Williams, Birkenhead, jEl Is Mr Richard Williams, Birkenhead, £1 Is; Mrs Grant, Birkenhead, £ 1; Mr Elias, Liverpool, 103 till; Mr J. Venmore, Liverpool, 10s 6d Mr Wm. Venmore, Liverpool, 10s 6d Mr Owen Roberts, Northumberland-terrace, Liverpool, JE1 Is Mr J. O. Morris, Carnarvon, 10s tid Mr Owen, Liverpool, 10s Gd Mr Richard Jones, Ll'medd, 10s Mrs Elias, Liverpool, 10s; Mr E. Morgan, Ainlwch, 5s; Mr Evans, Ll'medd, 53 Mr Owen Jones, Ll'medd, 5s Mr Robert Lloyd, Oswestry. 5s; Rev. David Edwards, Rhos, 5s Mr Rowlands, Liverpool, 5s; Mrs Venmore, Liverpool, 5a Mr Eleazar Roberts, Liverpool, 5s; Miss Roberts, Liverpool, 5s Mr Mesach Roberts, Bangor, 5s MrJihn Owen, Ll'medd, 3s Miss Williams, Llanrwst, 2s Gd Mr James Hughes, Ll'medd, 2s Gd Mr Protherch, 2s Gd Mr D. Rowlands, Baneor, 2s 6d Mr Jno. Williams, Ll'medd, 2s Gd Mr T. Williams, Ll'medd, 2s Gd Mr Mathews, 2s Gd Mr John Jones, Ll'medd, 2s (id Misses Jane and E. Jone. Ll'medd, 2s tid; Rev. T. O. Jones, 2s tid; Mr T. Williams, Liverpool, 2s; Rev. W. C. Davies, Ll'medd, 2s Rev. H. Pritchard, 2s Mr David Jones, Ll'medd, 5s Mr Wm. Lewis, Ll'me Id, Is; Mr Hugh Thomas, Ll'medd, Is Mr Owen Protherch, Ll'medd, Is; Mr Samuel Roberts, Ll'm-dd, Is; Mr John Roberts, Ll'medd, Is Mr Uichard Jones, Ll'medd, Is; Miss Grinith-, LI'medd, Is; Mr James Jones, U'medd, Is Mrs Hughes, Ll'medd, Is total, X235 5s lljd. CHIRK. HOME, SWEET HOME."—This was the title of a service of song rendered by the Jubilee Choir at the Wesleyan Chapel Jubilee, on Monday evening, when the chapel was tilled in every part, notwithstanding the unpropitiuus state of the weather. The chair was (ccupied by Mr George Croraar, of Rossett, who made a brief but appropriate speech on the subject of Home." The readings throughout the service of song were given by Mr Ralph Darlington. Mr Alfred Harvey, Penybont, conducted the choir, in an efficient manner, the rendering of the various glees and part- songs being much appreciated by the audience. Mr Richard Lee, Newbridge, served as accompanist. The proceeds were in aid of the fund for renovating the chapel. CORWEN. THE BKEWSTEB SEssio.Ns.-At these Sessions, on Friday, the report of Inspector Williams as to the conduct of public-houses in his district was read. He had no complaints to make against any of them. Two publicans had been proceeded against and con- victed. All the licenses were renewed except that of the refreshment rooms, kept by Mr Wm. Varne, the Mount, Coventry.—The Chief Constable objected to the renewal of the license on the ground that the licensee did not reside on the spot.—The objection was accepted by Mr Warne, who was present, and wished the matter to be finally dealt with. He said he did not wish to keep it on if he could get out of it. He had a lease on it from the Railway Company, and if they wished he would give it up at any time. He declined to have the matter adjourned because he did not intend to come to Corwen about it.—The magis- trates therefore cancelled the license. The present license to be in force until October, until a new tenant was accepted.—Thomas Walsh (sixteen), and Joseph Molloy (fifteen), hailing from Frodsham, were brought up in custody, charged by Inspector Williams with stealing two donkeys, the property of Mrs Hannah Hannam, Gwyddelwern, on the previous Tuesday evening. The prisoners were committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions. n DENBIGH. I THE ilAKVEST was proceeding rapidly and many fields were being cleared until Wednesday's rain came and put a stop to outdoor work, and greatly retarded the completion of what would have been an early harvest. THE CHOIR.-Tlie representative Vale of Clwyd Choir, numbering between seventy and eighty, drawn from the towns of St. Asaph, Ruthin, and Denbigh, started for London on Wednesday morning. The choir is under the able conductorship of Mr Felix C. Watkin. and is gone up to compete at the Inventories. GWERSYLLT. CONCERT.—On Friday evening a concert took place in the Infant School, the proceeds being for the pur- pose of supplying sewing materials for the girls. The platform was draped with red and decorated with a number of very choice pot flowers, supplied from the conservatory of Mr J. Sparrow, Gwersyllt Hill, and had a very nice effect. There was a very crowded audience, the room being filled to overflowing. The Rev. J. Dobell, vicar, presided. The programme, which was unduly long, opened with a pianoforte selection, Tausend und Eine Nacht and Walzer," by Mr J. T. Prichard and Miss Ethel Sparrow Miss Florence Humphreys, Wrexham, sang The Child's Letter to Heaven" and Thy Face," with excellent effect. The Rev. J. Dobell sang The New King- dom," which was well received Mr J. Sparrow, Gwersyllt Hill, gave two recitations Look at the Clock" and Nothing to Wear," with capital enunci- ation, the attention of the audience being well-sus- tained throughout Mrs Evau Morri-, Highfield gave a capital rendition of the new song For ever," and receiving a well deserved encore, Good Company" was substituted in an equally charming manner Mr J. S. Knight. Wrexham, sang Far away, where angels dwell" and *'The Maid cf the Mill," the former being encored; two characteristic readings John Stuggins" and How five bachelors kept house," were most humourously given, and although both pieces were rather long, they were listened to with unflagging attention the serio comic element was entrusted to Mr T. Gobat, of Cambiidge University, who sang Old Timber Toes," The Careless Man," Powder Monkey," and He did I and he didn't know why," all of which were vocifer- ously applauded Mrs Barton sang with taste The Lost Chord" and On the Banks of Allan Water," and the latter being encored, a favorite Scotch ballad My Boy, Tammy" was substituted Toiling" was well given by Mr Edmunds. The second uart opened with a pianoforte duet Patience," by "Miss E. B. Clayton and Miss Whitle, Brynmally Mr Lewars, Melbourne, Victoria, give a very humourous recita- tion, entitled The Country Showman," which created considerable amusement, and being encored "The Absent-minded Man" was given amid much laughter Miss Morris sang 0, Little Thrush," with much sweetness. The accompaniments were rendered by Mr J. T. Prichard and Miss Irven, Oak Alyn. HOLT AND FARNDON. I HOLT GREEN LAKE.-This lake is in winter most useful to water the cattle which they prefer to any other. Last week the farmers and cottagers agreed together to thoroughly clean it, which had not been done for twelve years previously, and thus they have removed all grounds of complaint of the sanitary inspector. ACCIDENT TO A FARNDON MAN.—AS Joseph Davies, who has recently returned to reside at Farndon, and is in the employ of Mr Lowe, farmer, was on Tuesday conveying a load of corn to the stack- yard he jumped off the shaft alighting on a weak ankle, which caused him to fall to the ground, the consequence of which was that the wheel went over his leg fracturing the bone. He was attended to by Dr. Ihelwall, and is now in a fair way towards recovery. HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. I SHOOTING MATCH.—A competition to.k place on the Ffrwd Range on Saturday between B Company (Hawarden) and F Company (Caergwrle), eleven men on each side, distances 200, 500, and 600 yards, but in consequence of a late start, it was agreed only to fire five rounds instead of the usual eeven at COO yards. The following are the scores :— I 'J F COMPANY. 200 500 (j(}0 TI. Lieut. J. H. Sparrow. 23 33 2:3 86 Lieut. R. B. Sparrow. 26 34 21 ? SI Corporal XickIes 2S 31 ? 20 79 Sergt. Millington 30 20 ? 22 ? 78 Sergt. Piercey. 2S 31 17 76 Private J. Newton. 27 26 18 71 Col.-Sergt. T. Davies. 25 24 16 Go Private E. Griffiths 24 24 13 til Sergt. Jno. Jones 25 20 15 GO Private R. James 2G 25 !) GO Private J. Hewitt 19 21t 12 51 7GS B COMPANY. Private J. Thumpson 30 32 19 SI Sert. Xewton. 30 2!J 20 79 Corporal Challenor. 29 28 20 77 Sergt. Price 2S 28 IS 74 Private H. Jones 2S 2t) 18 72 Sergt. Leach. 28 27 15 70 Corporal Collins 23 24 17 64 Private J. Griffiths 25 22 14 61 Private Kent 26 27 S. 61 Sergt. Bannister, 30 9 18 57 Private Catherall 28 1J 4 51 747 The visitors were afterwards entertained by the F I Company at the Holly Bush Inn, where a very pleasant evening was spent. HOLYWELL. I THE TOWN IN DARKNESS.—An extraordinary meet- ing of the Local Board was held on Friday to consider the reply of the British Gaslight Company to an application as to a reduction in the cost of lighting the public lamps. Mr Bryan pointed out that the board was then indebted to the gas company for one season s lighting (kl30), and in order to pay off that debt and to be able to treat with the company on more equal terms, he proposed that the public lamps be not lighted for the next ,e.Lson. The motion was secor.ded by Mr David Williams. Mr Caiman moved and Mr E. J. Davies seconded that the gas lamps be lighted next season, and in the meantime the board consider the desirability of lighting the town with paraffin. On a division the motion for allowing the town to re- main in darkness was carried. PETTY SESSIONS. —At the monthly sessions, on Mon- day, John Hughes, labourer, Bagillt, was fined k3 inclusive of c^sts, for a savatre assault upon Richard Hopwood. collier, Bagillt, at the Mostyn Arms Inn. Bagillt. A similar charge against Edward Williams, labourer, Bagillt, was disirissed.-L)avid Roberts, of Whitford, was tined 10s for trespassing in pursuit of came on land belonging to Lord Mostyn.—Jane EdwanU-, of Bagillt summoned Eliza Meller for an assault committed in a corn tield at Bedol Ba,-illt, and defendant was tined £ 2, inclusive of costs.— Thomas Williams, of Greenfield, was fined El Is or in default, fourteen days in jail, for indecent exposure.— Edward Davies, of Mostyn, for riotous conduct at Mostyn, was ordered to pay 18s.—Thomas Kearney, of Holywell, was fined 10s for allowing his animals to stray on the highroad.—Edward Roberts and John Hughes, of Pen-y-ville, were each fined 1:1 for creating a disturbance.—Several hours were engaged in hearing a charge preferred ??'"st Llewelyn Ffoulkes Jones and Llewelyn Bibby Jones, b?th of Flint, by Jane Owens, of Greenfield (trading as Owens Brothers and Co., St. Winifred's Works), of stealing five boxes or ca-ts for holding aerated water bottles. There hein? a large number of witnesses sti 1 to be examined, the further hearing was adjourned, the defendants ex- pressing a wish to have the case remitted to a higher court. OSWESTR*. THE PUBLIC-HOUSE COMPANY.—At the halt-yearly meeting of the shareholders, held on Friday evening at the Harlech Castle, a dividend was again declared of 15 per cent. MONTHLY HORSE FAIR.—This fair was held in the Horse Mart on Wednesday, and was well attended by farmers and dealers. The horses on offer were well- classed all through, more especially the cart horses, of which there were a Koodly number on sale. There was also a large contingent of ponies and some mce hacks offering. Trade was, however, not very brisk, prices being rather higher than at last fair. MONTHLY BUTTER, CHEESE, AXD BACON F.UR.- In the Powis Market Hall, on Wednesday, there was a very fair show of butter and cheese, there being 242 tubs of butter pitched," and 3S6 cheese. The quota- I tions were as follows :-Butter, 9d to 10Jd per lb. cheese—skims 20s to 25s, half-meated and fat ranged from 305 tu 40s bacon-flitches brought 7d to nd per lb., and hams Sd to 9d VISIT OF PRI-NCESs LOUISE. -Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lome, has graciously promised, subject to engagements upon the Continent permitting it, to be present at Lady Harlech's concerts in October next, in aid of the funds of the Oswestry School of Music, f. tuuded by Mr Henry Leslie. Mr Leslie will conduct the concerts, and a number of distinguished amateurs will take part in them. Some of them will also take part in a performance of Box and Cox," which will be given. rr, THE VOLUNTEERS AT SWEENEY HALL.—ua lues- day, Mr Stanley Leighton, M.P., and Mrs Leighton, in accordance with their annual custom, entertained the members of the Oswestry company of volunteers at luncheon at Sweeney Hall, and later in the after- noon Mr and Mrs Leighton received a great many of their friends from Oswestry and the district for the purpose of seeing a sham fight organised by the volunteers. The proceeds passed off very successfully. A TUAP- OVER-TURNED.—A trap belonging to Mr John Jones, of the Hollies, and containing two of his sons and a daughter, was upset near the Great Western Railway Station on Monday afternoon, through the wheel coming in contact with a large stone, but, fortunately, although the occupants were pitched out, no one was seriously hurt. The horse took fright, and dragged the trap along on its side for some distance up Oswald-road, but it was stopped before any other mischief had been caused than the damage done to the vehicle. AN INSANE WOMAN FROM KNOCKIN.—At the County Police Court on Tuesday, a woman named Edith Hodges, who has been living with her parents at The Waen, Knockin, was brought up in custody by P.C. Lyndon under warrants, issued by Thomas Lloyd, farmer, Knockin, who charged her with using threats, and with assaulting the son of one of his workmen named Evans. The constable stated that when he went to the house to apprehend the woman, he found papers already signed for her removal to the Asylum. The magistrates directed her to be handed over to the care of a nurse from the asylum, who was present. WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR —The weather at this fair was simply one deluge of rain, and in consequence the stock did not show to advantage, but fair sales were made. Prices remained unaltered. Tne following shows the amount of stock actually disposed of :— Messrs T. Whitfield and Son sold ten cattle and calves and 4SG sheep and pigs; Mr S. Bickerton sold 83 cattle and calves and 39 sheep and pigs Messrs Pugh and Dawson sold 47 cattle and calves and 213 sheep and pigs Mr J. C. McKie sold 132 cattle and calves and Mr G. R. Bayley sold five cattle and calves and 200 sheep and pigs. u PENYCAE. « r y-v • 1 I EMPERANCE -NIEETING. Un ir riuay tne nsuai weekly public meeting was held at the Public Hall. Mr H. Pickering occupied the chair, and there was a fair attendance. A stirring speech was delivered by Mr Roberts songs were sung by Mr John Edwards 1 and others several recitations were given, and a very pleasant evening spent. FATAL ACCIDENT.—INQUEST.—On Saturday morn- ing while a young man named Thomas Jones, in com- pany with two companions, wis putting by his tools to leave work, a portion of the roof fell on him and killed him instantaneously. His companions, al. though so near, were untouched. The ambulance, j superintended by Mr Darlington, was brought to the scene with every despatch, and the b( dy conveyed to the surface and home to Penycae. -On M nday an inquest on the body was held at the Queen's He d Inn, before Mr B. H. Thelwall, coroner, and a jury of whom the foreman was Mr Thomas Evans, Berwyn View. After viewing the body the Coroner recapitu- lated the facts as above stated, and adjourned the inquiry for the attendance of the Government In- soector. I ROSSETT A DASTARDLY ACT.-Two days btfore the Rossett flower show some miscreants visited the garden of Peter Firichett (an old and highly respected inhabitant of Barton, Rossett), and stole eight vegetable marrows and seven cucumbers, besides committing other j damage. Old Peter," as he is familiarly called, take- great pride in his garden, and has been an exhibitor and prize taker ever unce the show was formed, nearly ten years ago. The only motive that "an be as-igned for the outrage is jealousy of poor Peter, who is a most inoffensive old man, and much sympathy has been expressed towards him. Although a reward was offered the thieves have not been caught, but last week part of the stolen property enclosed in a net was found in a corn field not far from the old man's cottage. RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. THE HARVEST.—Oats, barley, and wheat are being cut throughout this locality, and the cwps, especially of oats and wheat are highly praised. TRADE.—We are glad to note a marked im;ro\'eol ment in the time worked by the collier? Not only are the working days increased, hut we are informed that men who have been in enforced idleness are being taken on. The colliers speak cheerfully of the present outlook. TKII'S.—On Monday the Wesleyans took a day trip to L'angolien, and enjoyed themselves greatly. On the same by the English Presbyterians went to Rhyl, accompanied by many other friends. We are told that the arrangements were perfec", and thorough en- joyment was the result. SCHOOL SPORTS, &c.-The National Schools annual tea meeting and sports took place on Monday at Llan- erchrugog Park (kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Evans, Bronwylfa.) It being the anniversary of the Primitive Methodist Sunday School, they were also allowed the privilege of joining the gathering in the park. The day opened very cheerfully, the weather being all that could be desired. The Primitive Metho- dist School, preceded by their beautiful flag, marched in procession through High-street and Hall-street, and shortly after two o clock, p.m., entered the park, followed by the Gwersyllt Volunteer Brass Band, which had been engaged for the National Schools'; fete. Visitors began flowing in, and when, at three, p.m., the tea-drinking commenced, tnere was a very large concourse of people present. The tea and edibles were served in a spacious marquee fronting the hall, the arrangements being very satisfactory. Shortly after four, p.m., the sports began on ground which had been carefully selected and marked out. The handicappers, starters, and judges were Messrs W. Pattison, R. A. Owen, John Phillips, and W. Powell; Mr Dan C. Owen acting as clerk of the course. The items were as follows h 1.) 1-20 yards flat rice (handicap), seven entries, run in three heats. Final heat—1, Thomas Jones 2, Bertie Lloyd. Quarter mile handicap, five entries—1, Walter Green (scratch); 2, Thomas Thomas. 20u yards (under 16 years of age) nine entries, run in three heats. Fin.il heat—1, William Phillips 2, Edward Jones. One mile handicap, nine entries-I, Emanuel Pritchard (120 yards); 2, Joseph Phillips (IVU yards) 3, Walter Green (scratch). Football match- First game, Rhos Olympic v. Mr Owen*' picked team. The latter won by two to none. Second game—Mr Owens' team v. Gomel Strollers. The latter won by two goals to one. The sports were witnessed by a large gathering, and with the exception of the usual scenes caused by the dissatisfaction of beaten competitors. everything passed off well. The financial results of the day were eminently gratifying to the parties concerned. BURIAL BOARD.—At the meeting on Friday evening there were present Mr Edward Hoosnn, chJ.irm-,n Mr Robert Roberts, vice-chairman; Mr Benjamin Williams, the Rev. R. Roberts, and Mr Dan C. Owen, clerk.—The Chairman wished to thank them for the compliment they had paid him by electing him in his absence. Messrs R. Roberts, W. C. Hughes, and himself were the only old members of the Board left, and it gave him great gratification to have given them satisfaction. (Hear, hear.) They hai had a rough time of it and seen some storms, but they were now in calm waters. (Cheers.)—The Clerk read a letter from Mr George Evans, Market-street, saying he would not take a seat on the Board.—The Chair- man wished to know would Mr Thomas Owen, Brook- street, take the position ?-The Clerk said he had no definite information. He had written to him giving him a notice of the meeting in the ordinary way.—Mr ii. Roberts thought it was a matter that should at once be settled. They could not delay it, and a reply should be obtained.—The Rev. R. Roberts also thought it was a matter they should settle without any delay, and he begged to propose that the Clerk see Mr Owen, and ascertain if he would accept his election or not.—Mr R. Roberts seconded, and it was passed.—The Clerk said he had inspected the grass and weeds in the cemetery, and had found them much overgrown. He had directed the gravedigger to cut and remove them, his recompense being the produce, which he thought was fair.—The Chairman said he had had a conversation with the eravedigger, in which he had told him (Mr Hooson) how hard it was to cut, and what a poor crop there was. He and his assistant had taken every care, but with everything they had not got enough to pay him for his time, this being the first year. He therefore wanted to have it annually, and he would do it on the same terms, Mathew Jones had been with the Vicar asking him had he not a vested right in d.e consecrated portion, but the Vicar had replied no, the cemetery was entirely the property of the Board." He (the chair- man) thought it was only right that their own -er>ant should have it.—The Rev. R. Roberts thought there would be a ureat advantage in patting it in the cire of one man.—Mr II. Rob,)rts proposed, and Mr Hooson seconded, that Edwards, the gravedigger of the j have the work.—Carried.—The Clerk aH th?re ::ad been no faneral in the cemetery since May ??.d.— The Rev. R. Roberts thought the "rows they had j ?one through had frightened death away f_ rom their neighbourhood. (Laughter.) Some conversation then en?ued with regard to the enel.?ure of gravts the case in point being the grave of the late Mr Davies, Skelmersdale. It was ultimately decided to re-consider the matter.-A cheque hr £ ">, half.year s salary of Clerk, was signed.—It was stated, in ieply to the Chairman, that there were no liahiiities, and that C7 would remain a balance in bar.k after the cheque was realised.—The members expressed much satisfaction. INTERESTING TESTIMONIAL.—One of the rirst foun- ders of the Primitive Methodist Church in Rhos wAs the late Mr Lee. who was for many years surface manager to the Ruabon Coal Company. It is pro- bable, indeed, that without his aid the English brethren of this faith scattered throughout the neigh- bourhood would have had no place to meet in. They have now a spacious chapel, and a large congregation. Since his death members of his family have done signal service to the church. Not the least amongst such has been Mrs George who since her husband's departure to Xe\v Zealand two years ago has most worthily tilled the office of treasurer to tne Sabbath School, which post her hu-oanil !},J"IJ oetore her. Before these word s are read she will be on the wide main going to her husband. When it became known among the brethren and sisters of the church that they were going to lose their treasurer, a spon- taneous movement was made to make her a suitable present before her departure. A committee was formed and a very hnsome sum c.'Hee?e! in a very short time. It wa decided to pm'eh:?e .t silver dinner cruet, and Mr Benson, London, executed the com- mission. On Monday night the presentation took place at the chapel. Mr Samuel Williams, Aber- derfyn, presided, and the chapel was tilled to its utmost capacity. In his opening remarks the presi- dent said he had been selected to that post in regard to his office of secretary to the Sunday School. He had had many opportunities of seeing Mrs Roberts' faithfulness and liberality in her office as treasurer. (Hear, hear.) She was not only always ready in her own department, but just as ready to assist him or others, if needs be, in any matter. She was just the lady they could always depend upon and always respect. (Cheers.) He felt highly honored in presiding over such a worthy meeting, and it gladdened his heart to see so many present. (Cheers.; Several songs were sung by the school children, when Mr A. Williams, superintendent of the school, made the pre- sentation. He said he had known the Lee family for nearly forty years. Mr Lee had been the mainstay of the cause during the whole of its weakness, and he had left it in a flourishing state. Mr George R )berts had served as their Sunday School treasurer w.tn great distinction, and when he left for the other hemisphere his wife worthiiy filled the gap. He was delighted in having the honor to present Mrs G. Ro- berts, on behalf of the Sunday School, with that chaste and elegant silver cruet, th- inscription on which would always remind her of the warm hearts beating in Cnristian friendship behind. (Cheers.)— Mrs Griffiths, High-street, feelingly responded for Mrs Roberta.—A song was then given by the ehi dren, when Mr Charles Hoskins, jun., assistant superin- tendent, expressed the regret felt by the Church, and especially the Sunday School, at the departure of their treasurer, Mrs Roberts. He was sure he expressed the wish of everyone when he hoped Mr ..nd Mrs Roberts' future might be a bright and inpsy one, and he trusted the good done in the past would be ec ipsed by that done in the future. (Cheers.)

LOCAL NOTES. We last week asked what had become or the Rhos Conservatives? Well, they are still exigent, and that is a comfort in these days of myseri r.is disap- pearances. It seems they have been in ambuscade preparing their forces for a grand assault, which, it is rumoured, will take place next week. The scene of the Iafe Liberal triu:ii;.>'i is the rdace selected for the coming event, and it is ex, rcted the Tory ranks will make an imposing sh Sir Watkin, we are tob1, will a Idress the meeting, and another gentleman will give an oration calculated to send the astonished Liberals into obscuri'y. The identity of this gentleman is at present en- veloped in mystery, but we are allowed to imagine that he is a veritable Cicero ia speech. For the benefit of those Tories who think that a name is everything, we beg to say that the Watcyn I Wynn" who won the chair" at the Aberdare Eisteddvod was not the hon. baronet of Wynnstay. The members of Moriah Choir are vexed with our remarks of last week. We said only what was true. The choir would not be advised to attend practice more regularly, the result being that when the time of competition came a large majority of the members had to fix their eyes on the score instead of the con- ductor The Rhos Choir, under Mr R. Mills, has deservedly wonahigh reputation, and surely thechoir's title should not be tarnished by the defeat of others. With the shortening of the days, the question of street lamps is again cropping up. We hear that £30 has been promised by tradespeople towards the object. A competent authority estimates the cost at £80. This sum could easily b by a general contribution, and the inhabitants would run a much less risk of breaking their necks than they have every winter. ——— The affair at the Park on Monday was really a great success. Primarily it was a Church of England concern, but the amalgamation with the Prim.tive Methodists made it quite a mixture but it was of rather a one-sided nature. We saw tens of Church people there, and hundreds of -Ncncon- &0\.1.1. In coming out we were told at the .rate that never before had such a large gathering 8"en s'?e:1 at a Church of England anniversary. Now would it be a fair question t.) ask the Church friends to remember the benefit they have gained by going hand in hand with the Non C ins ? Handicapping is a thankless honor at the best, but when it is followed by threats of personal violence it is rather too had. In the mile liat race on Monday the competitors were handicapped with a view to every fairness, taking into consideration past perform- ances. Before the start every one toed his mark, and the scratch man should have known at a glance whether he had a chance or not. But he must have thought so or he would ii-,t have started at all and when he came in third it certainly showed ball ferm to create a row and—well, let us all remember that there are as good fish in the sea, &c. RUTHIN. CONCERT.—The Vale of Clwyd Choir gave a con- cert in the Town Hall on Friday, the proceeds being in aid of the choir's expenses to London for the com- petition. Madame Edith Wynne was present. ENGLISH SERVICES.—The Rev. A. B. Grosart, L.L.D., F.R.S., Blackburn, preached at the Town Hall on Sunday morning and evening to large anl evening t,j 1--ir g e audiences. The Lord Lieutenant was present at the evening service. The Rev. Ellis Edwards, M.A., Bala, will preach next Sunday. THE RUTHIN-LONDON SOCIETY.—As a cr.ur.terpait1 to the London-Ruthiu Society already formed, Mr Ed. Roberts, the ex-inayor, called a meeting on Thursday week. at which it was determined to [or:n a Ruthin- London Society to act in conjunction with the Loudon- Ruthin Society formed in the great city. Several Jj important resolutions were passed. FAKEWELL TEA PARTY.—On Thursday week a large public tea p..rty took place in the Wesleyan Schooi- room, to bid farewell to the Rev. Joseph Owen, who has completed his three years' residence, an 1 i- re- moving from the circuit. In the evening a larg"tdy attended meeting was held in Bathafarn Chapel. Mr J. Profit took the chair, and addres-es were delivered by thi Revs. J. James, Baptist W. Evans, Cal- vinistic Methodist; D. Johns, Congregational and Joseph Owen, the departing minister. Songs were rendered by Messrs. Hariss Jones, T. Bartey, and J. Ll. Williams, and Mr Rd. Jones, Clocaer.og, recited a set of verses composed for the occasion. BOARL) OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY.—Present fne Rev. the Warden of Ruthin, ch[tirm:m :.I-=;;r. T. Lloyd Roberts. T. P. Roberts, Owen Williams, Lewis Jones, J. Wynne, G. F. Byford, W. Lloyd, C. G. Jones, and Thos. Jones, Rhydycilgwyn Dr. •J. R. Jenkins, Col. P. S. Humherst. n. Mr G. H. Denton, the Revs. J. F. Reece, W. Rees Williams, ar.d W. H. Jones. Mr R. Humnhreys Rob-" r^s ■' clerk. • Ti,c Hvitse.-There were 70 inmates against S4 last' year, vagrants relieved 51 against 31 last year. Fun Huspital. -A lengthy discussion took place on [ this subject, Mr T. P. Roberts contending that it was not needed, there having been only twelve deaths from fever in the town within seventy years, and those mostly at the visitation of the cholera, and he thought it absurd to spend £ 2,000 of the ratepayers' money (?n such a matter, especially when if an old woman came for 1? a week out-reHef they hut their fists and declared that they dare nut W spend the rate- j payers' money! If the hospital was built it would frighten all the people away from the town who now visited it. He thought that instead of hiding at a committee, the fullest light and air should be given to such a subject. He proposed that the question be adjourned to the next generation.—Mr Thos. Jones seconded this, and Mr C. G. Jones pointetl out that the larger part of the parish of Llanrhaia !r was in the borough of Denbigh.—The Chairman proposed that the question be taken up by the Sanitary Authority, this was seconded and carried by -ix votes II to fi ve. The New Precept.—The Clerk produced the new precept, which showed a call of EGOO increase, owing, as he said, principally to the main roads being thrown upon the county. A rate of 2d in the £ would have to be made to raise the increased amount. A Town Oi-nai,iciit.-On the case of Margaret Lewis, I an inmate aged 94, who aoplied for out-relief, Mr T. P. Roberts said she once had 3s a week, but had been reduced to Is Od. He considered it a most deserving ca,e. Considering her great age, she was quite active, and" an ornament to the town," and it was a sad thing that she should be compelled to end her days in that miserable place. (Laughter.) They might1 laugh, but it really was sad that an old woman like her should finish her days in a workhouse, whereas if she had only Is 6d a week more she could live in her own house.-The Chairman said she was an in- corrigible beggar. Her son wa3 willing to keep her, but she would not stay with him.—The subset then dropped. The Old Folks to Ph;tl.Nlr T. P. Roberts said that j although a rev. gentleman of that Board (Rev. J. F. Reece ) had prevented the old folks having a trio to Rhyl for a day, he was happy to say that twn ".rent' men of the town (Messrs. Ed. Roberts and C. G. Jones) would pay for the old people's out if the E ?rd would allow them to go.—The question w? a:Jj "uneJ for notice to be given.

Correspondence. i All letters intentle(I for publication must comply with t h following conditions I.-They must be on public questions only, and not I personal in character further than is necessary for the discussion of the subject. II.-They must be written carefully and concisely -on one side of the paper on!y—rendy for the prem,? as we have not time at our disposal to re-write cor- respondence, and do not wish to publish effusions in the garb in which they are some times presented nor space for long rambling letters. III.-They must oe authenticated (under cover if wished) by the real name and address of the writer accompanying the M.S. IV-If received after mid-day on Thursday, their insertion will be precluded for that week, and they cannot be always guaranteed to appear even when received before that time. V.—Letters which have previously appeared in other papers will not be inserted. THE LIBERAL MEETING AT PENYCAE. I SIR,—In the report of the Penycae Liberal meeting, which appears in your issue of to-day, my name as a speaker is confused with that of a gentleman from Dublin, as the speech which I am reported to have made was not delivered by me. As the speech referred to contains a personal remark to which I strongly object, I would be obliged by your kindly allowing this correction to appear in your next issue. —I am. &c., R. THOMAS. Acrefair, August 29th, 1885. CONSERVATIVES aXD WELSH EDUCATION. SIB,—1 want your readers to observe an interesting and instructive parallel in your last issue On page six we read in Mr J. E. Powell's speecch, where he -peah-i of a permanent gTant being desirable for Aberystwyth College—" But would they get it from the Tories. (No, no). No when they had it it would be from the Liberals. (Cheers.) It is interesting to turn from this to page three in the sanits paoer, and read a letter from Mr Edward Stanhop .%I.P., Vic--pr.?si(lent of the Council to Mr Stuart Kendel, on the same subject Her Majesty's Government have taken the whole subject into their very careful considera- tion, and they have come to the conclusion that Aberyst- wyth may reasonably claim to btt treated in the same man- ner as Cardiff and Bangor, and that the grant t ) Aberyst- wyth ought to be raised to the same amount as that now given in those two cases-- namely X4,000 a year." What, sir, do you think of that ? Poor Mr Powell He is sorry he spoke now, I suppose. And it would not be worth while to notice his speech if it were not that these tactics have been the rule amongst a cer- tain class of embittered and prejudiced Radical speakers. In most cases the lie has the start and is never caught. But unfortunately for Mr J. E. Puwell, the lie in this instance is caught in the same issue of the paper. But Mr J. E. Powell is a great partizan. He is no true Liberal. It is perfectly im- possible for him to see or expect any good in an op- ponent, so we must pardon him when he would lead his hearers to believe that he and his party are the only friends of education. What bunkum Mr J. E. Powell's opinion in these matters in the light of the above two passages must be taken for what it is wotth. But I should rather trust Mr Ifundella, the Vice-president under Mr Gladstone. These are his deliberate words when speaking of Church Schools:— It would not be fair if I did not say that the clergy are our best friends from one end of England to the other. In spite of the cry against them the clergy are really the friends of education."—I am, yours faith- fully, COUNTRY NOT PARTY. Slit WATKIN'S CHARGE AGAINST MR CHAMBERLAIN. SIR,-Before this matter drops into oblivion permit me to call the attention of the electors to two points in connection with the asserted withdrawal of Sir Watkin's charge. It has never been withdrawn in a frank, gentlemanly, complete way. It has only been with an if, which in this case is not by any means a complete peace-maker. When a man accuses another of a disgraceful or shabby act, and it is shown to him that no such act was ever committed, and the charge has been based on merejrumour, if he is just, he at once completely withdraws it, and does not say if the charge is false he regrets having made it. In other words, if you are an innocent man I regret having called you a guilty one. He says, I regret having made a false charge, and apologite for it." Sir Wat- kin may have intended this, but he did not do it, and in the act of apparent apology tried to keep open the calumny by insinuations and questions. When Mr Sparrow apparently had the last wor 1 of explanation, and the subject seemed closed, Sir W.ki.i's best man" on this occasion, coolly got up and re- peated the false charge, on tho ground that Mr Chamberlain had never denied it in public or pri- vate. He said he quite believed it, notwithstanding what Mr Sparrow had said, and he clenched this with an impudent and baseless assertion that thu generally accepted opinion of Birmingham was that Mr Chamberlain was "guilty." Sir Watkin heard this, and Mr Clayton's subsequent absurd en- dorsement of the same strange kind of proof. Sir Watkin afterwards moved a vote of thanks to the chair, but he had not one word of remark to make on his best man's charge, and let it pass in silence. It was a bad start for a young candidate. If I am not wrong, on one occasion Lord Beacons- field boldly accused Mr Gladstone of calling him Mephistopheles," alias Satan, and when Mr Glad. stone put the question when and where, he was as much dumbfoundered as Sir Watkin, and could not prove his charge. It turned out that somebody had used the expression at a meeting at which Mr Glad- stille happened to be. If Mr Gladstone had not denied it, he would have been convicted in Tory eyes. Then Lord Beaconsfield made out that he was pretty nearly as blameable because one of his followers used the term. Perhaps Sir Watkin sitting i:: judgment on himself will be more charitable.—I am, &c., AN ELECTOR. MORE WASHING OF THE DIRTY LINEN OF CHURCH AND STATE IN PUBLIC. SIR,—In the Adcc>User of to-day I see the latest of the frequent exhibitions of clerical intoxication which has in its details some slight error. The parish. the name of which is Chieveley, and the offender in which is the Rev. J. J. Dand, can hardly be termed large or populous, as the account states. Upon refer- ence to the clergy list, it will be found that the entire number of parishioners is under 1,000, and as there will be almost certainly Nonconformists of one if not all the three denominations the actual number of families who have the misfortune to be under such a physician of souls, is probably not over 200. Under these circumstances the arg-e income from such a few, 21,380 gross, with house will probably furnish a clue to the scandal. When a priest sc endowed has the charge of such a comparatively small parish, if he has not daily service, which Mr Dand, though a high churchman, does not ap; ear to have in his church, he not unnaturally takes to drink, and realises the old saying that Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands tu du." Let your readers try to realise the ennui. the utter weariness of the rolling hours that must visit a man so placed, if he is not a literary man, a traveller, or scientific observer. The pen and spirit of the author of the Recreations of a country parson is to be found in very few of his cloth, and the eyes for God's beautiful world, its laws, and phenomena, which have been placed in the Rev. 1. G. Wood and Canon Kingsley, are, unfortunately, few, and bright exceptions, as was also that of Gilbert White, who made Selborne parish an oasis of delight and of charming natural history. It is to be presumed that the prima facie case, which has been proved, will lead to another of those tedious stages in such inquiries which end in temporary suspension, or are shelved altogether. Mr Dand, like many men suddenly raised to comparative affiuence, seems to have lost control over nimseif by his preferment four or five years ago from (Lae\ington with 1:410 and house to his present living with more than treble the income, and with the same ini-nber of parishioners. The living appears to have been owned by his father, Mr Dand, sen., and was of course ,iven to his son. The clerical scandals which thus from time to time crop up are very much interwoven with another on a far larger scale and of old date. It is exhibited in the fact that in the Anglican Church there are not fewer than 400 parishes with not more than 100 parishioners all told in any, many having below tnirty, and the average being only sixty-five. I have Wit!} u solile care extracted these from the list alphabetically drawn out. Such an examination is aornewhau like that of a drop of stagnant water under a powerful microscope, and it reveals abuses very little known to the public, and which will he to many ?.t fbt "ight ineredible. If they existed outside the Anglican Church they would he attacked tooth and nan by the press and the public, and would he soon put an end to but there thev are sacred, and like some crimes of old benefit of clergy still covers them. Let us put into the lens, and throw upon the screen of the Advertiser, a few of these rookeries whose nests have existed for at least a hundred years. l. nder the letter A, I find ten livings, about one half with residences, which appears to be the proportion in all t;. "e petty parishes, held often with others. The total v. "le of the livings is 21,84.5, united population 7;2, aver.\e seventy-five souls and £ 185. Of these one, Atherstone-on-Stour, worth 2288 with house, is ■mmd by the incumbent's father, or other relative, the Vicar of Threapwood, near Wrexham. A similar1 living in value, &c., Ashingbn, is owned by anot er clergyman, Mr Hugee, retired. Another of these i panshettes, Angersleigh, has thirty-six souls and d £ 150 i and Canons Ashby, with 255 only, oblige! its occupant to hold another petty parish with-TV. thirty ?olils, and tlOO. LdL ? &yare as?S as forty livings, ranging from twenty-five sou? Bradon, no ch, and ?145. This is held ?yM? Vowles, but though there is no house, he has anothe'r i iI living in the same diocese with ?320 and a hou? a?d ? only 136 parishioners. The prizes of ease under this letter, run up to even £ 415 a year, which is the value of a living in the gift of the Bishop of Norwich with seventy-nine parishioners and with a house. At Beeston, a parish with thirty-' nine persons there is also no ??cA W! somebody pays Mr H. Banfather £1aO. At North MVr rr p1Sv i10Ce of Norwich, n netv-four souls ?y Mr Platten, who has a home, 2?50. Mr John? Swayne, who at Berner's Roding, has only C62 with house, for cure of eighty-nine souls, would be badly •IiTb-l it • forhia living in Essex, Willinedale with its income of 2.-)57, with a house, and the Honor- l1S Hamilton would, as Vicar of Badley, vdth • ?" er|ua. l ?'?'" but for his other living at Combs, Stowmarket, worth £ 8S0 with house. A? four score years, Mr T. C. Hughes, has Little B'iM:n? with its seventy-eight souls, and £3.10 with house. Ir Messiter, another of the tenants in this hive of drones rather than bees, holds Bratton St. Manr 1    \V dh, with eighty.seven souk and ^~lltG>ll He has two livings besides, Caundle Marsh, withnmety.seven souls and £ 138,and Caund Parse with 194 souls, and £ 162. These nl^nf ViVei • prontable things he has now enoyed for more than fif:y years, and at four-score or thereabouts, can say' ?VemJeet| fallen in pleasant places!' .-d he has had a goodly herit?e. At Briakford' ,!ih ninety-nve fou)?. but with < o living of hM father's, Mr l,iixt, ith olit.?. but for holding Bondleigh ais,, 'ViM, vi! £ 232 with a house. Such are .). ""11. f few f h a b uses f Ch h St !t>t> f ? | under two letterd of the alphabet 'in ,n0 ijvi 1 add up to more than £ <>2,000. with » r n' T about 2C.OOO 80uls, o that if Hven r"I'I,I, Chester absorbed the amount in Nl clerical revenues woul d he a million k n" I'lit. sterling each year, and in Wrexham ?"? £ 60,000. Such, .:r are revelations wh;1 "ie r.f only compare to the discoveries in  onty compare to the dtscoveri?s in '!?n "?. r ? i' y'' lain for some time. These abuses ? !l1'1¡ i < public eye for long, and they cannotj"stnow,' | known two widely.—I am, &c J ht n"III I. Aug. 29. 1885. h,  T,, rT("\ 1'('¡ LOCAL OPTION 1 Sm,-In your issue of to-day you ? M no manner of (iotibt thit if tile no manner of doubt that :f the Liher-D ?'? '"i ] II come forwar d now Wit a substantial '\11 i" 'vil I measure of land (dorm, and a simple srh Jul?^ "•■>! I j government th _II h Ile 'If 1 overnmen, they will carry t ( country witl th "1 the general election. The fear, to oilr It t i lest they should propose too manv thin., h? I le8t they should propose too  establishment of the Church, the abolii- V" ¡ House of Lords, and Local ()ptlOn f?)r  ':11 h If h. In.. measures the proposal of W Ich as Pal t Of r 'r I'k 1 t 1 } .1 !t'r" will be more likely to do harm than •' f "1 What we want for preent purposes is an :¡(.' >. led?ed party programme, which shall he < ?' ?'?.  d ffi. tl y mo d erate to c?mm ?  ?' dear and slifficientlvmolertteto t doubting conndenceof the new electors" 1 • my wish here to say anything for or aairlst )) u r" lishment of the Church orabotition?f th» ir IS,U. Lords, but I venture to assert th?t the !l1::I;e. t stantial and practical measure of land r"t' could be devised would not confer np"lI th., ¡>(o '1' and the old e lectors the power for goo I tl f \I:, accrue from the passing of that sitnpie '? I t I I () t. I I fJøTI local government," Local Option, which w.),' l  f I h tl h n: those who most "feel where the s h oe pinches tr.  with a traffic that more than doubles the "°r police rates, and contributes to those rate*Vn"' insig i6cant amount," that cripples every in'1.'11 and blocks the way for good at every turn ?? The following quotations are frcm an -?.)r sented by Mr James Cadbury to the Centra f'h?" of Agriculture, assembled in the rooms of the ??'°'y of Arts, Adelphi, London, July 2nd, 1.?'! vast excess of poor and police rates on t?n') ? '? agricultural districts as compared with the r manufacturers of and dealers in alcoholic drink '?'?' same districts :—"A year or two ,iince I pleasure of introducing to your notice by ? m union of Dungannon, in Ireland. The sev n e!e^ divisions represented (U.? square miles, iii,on I\"hi the liquor traffic had been entirely prohiKj^' i several years by the four or five proprietor* r: L poor rates have been reduced from Is 0d to io,| h :fc- pound. The police stations were found uru,B(., b. d h b "'r there being 'no crime, an d the barrack :It ('¡rn: was closed and the men removed. The rein 'iirT  l"" d I t. on was as I.'  the Union and larger port ion was as llet?'ily usual, the licensed houses not being closed, v J,ir power of prohibition by proprietors exists thr.?n? the United Kingdom, and is exercised in upwa'rd '1 thousand parishes or hamlets. It is my ?h-fft before you some figures exhibiting the para'd- fact, that while the drink trade is doubling "r 'n. the poor and pohce rates, their contributions to 4 rh'1 rates are of the most insignificant amount ?,)  i ?ow p:re by t]?e r!turns of ''?' and payment from the officers' and overseers' rate-hooks ,¡ "L Banbury Poor Law Union for 1878, kindlv fUr:¡ih, for my information. The Poor Law Union of Banbury has t nt.,n value of m%.447 128 8d, of which the,Hi???; borough of Banbury is assessed at £ 45,221 lo.i is excluded from the following ngures. which rV';1 exclusively to what may be termed the parts of the Union which comprise ii.S,!C).s u res i the population was 19,341 in 1871 in the fortv parishes. lhe rateable value of these a"ru>nl»-,i districts is C151,226 2s 2d, of which the drink tr,,I r rated on £1,300, the land, &c., ment of rates as exhibited by the last publ'i^ revenue and expenses sheet of Union, endir. March, 1877, for half a year, and Ikin:; dtllth:1 ma k e a who l e year. w. Of this tile trade paid £133, the land. &c., £ 15,616. By applying the same proportions to the tenements, &c., of the United Kingdom, as \¡:'i< in the income tax returns ending Ap" ril ,t!i we find the following results f-chedule A-Lands, tenements, Ac. »r.-j Schedule B—Occupation of land :it;, I- I-, .L:l' jd Reducing by one-fifth for rateable value !.i r_ Total ir.r.sfiTTI  which is thus divided :-The drink trade w"\I;j: taxed on £ 1,460,437, the land, &c., t the payments of a 2s rate would amount tn-tho: ji; it trade, £ 146,043, the land, &c., We thus supplied with data to estimate why the a -ri L tural community are so heavily taxed, and th? ? cause of their rates being doubled without having the power to lessen them. It seems incr«'!i' « that a system of sponging upon the country .-hoy,: 1 I long have been suffered to continue without prote«; effort to be relieved from so onerous a hurt: and is only to be accounted for as Lord Coleri y "that nobody paid the slightest attention tll it I. cause it was so true." With an altered legislation of later dates, and now almost univ-rs .> the option is given to individuals and districts, b the Land Laws, and for sanitary, edllcatio!laJ,,J other objects of modern introduction, and tit- payers are the immediate objects of relief, ili.1 either to Impose the rates upon themselves or a. i 1 the tax. Why not adopt the same principle in this instance ? With a system doubling the rate, paying not a hundredth part of them, the iea> i. such an emergency demands is that the choice issuing all licenses should be relegated to the payers for their decision." Your own columns of to-day bear abundant t -i- mony to doings of drink, no fewer graphs (headed "Drunkenness"), chronicling results of drinking. In other parts of the Ad ■ > we read that The death has just taken ph, j'l Greenwich Union Infirmary of Anne Parker, -2 I thirty-five, who has been over ,100 times charged IM". the magistrates at Greenwich Police Court .vith drunkenness, and spent the greater part of her In prison. Robert Hay, the landlord of the Barley )1.)\. Inn, was arrested on Tuesday morning on a chnr^ t attempting to murder his barmaid, Alice A"he by shooting her with a revolver." Hay, we are t, "was much the worse for drink," and when in cell made a desperate attempt to strangle lii: M. Looking at some of the aggregate evils resulting iro-.i the vice of intemperance, we find a harvest ot vi, hundred thousand habitual drunkards, an al number of occasional drunkards, at least eight hun !;•: thousand paupers and lunatics, and a sacrifice of eight hundred thousand human lives during c average duration of a Parliament. Truly has Mr Gladstone said that the evils of intemperance u! the combined evils of war, pestilence, and famir-e. With the foregoing facts before us it is surely not. much to say that no political programme which 1 j not include the "moderate, just, and reasonable measure of Local option, will command the un- doubting confidence of either the new or the electors. — I Lin, &c., elect(,r.,i.-I Lin, &c., T. KERSH V.V. The Grange, Didsbmy, Aug. 29th, 1885.

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