Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

Sales Private Contract. I S 1.R a four-whc: led PHOTON, nearly new, very suitable for an invalid.—Apply to Mr 1-ONE, Town Hall Vaults. 548a IIX' L'STRATEDS and GHAPH1CS, Clean and in good t condition, nut bound. Offers wanted.— Address, W. COOK,;n. Hhowiel;rk. Slfm E"O-I>C\TATOE ON SAI.K.—Second Earlies, Read- ire. Hussett, Vicar of L .leliam. Cosmopolitan, and (>t]).<r forts. -Apply, TIIOMA Wooutu ll, Llyntro, Rossett. s:tl o OLD -:U TOPS of prime upland H.\ Y, the 1 -Apply to R. EVANS. Dee House, IJiUKor-Isycoed, 815o to Eleven Tons of MAGNUM S SETS; also a few cwt. of PINK EYE SECOND E\RI.Y. — Apply, JOHN JONFR, Tyn Twll Frm. near Wrexham. 80Sz t|MiM'i'NK HIPPING^, ?uit?Me for c'rri?f drives j Mid mrden w;ilks in !arce or smtt? qH?'.tic-. :ls. p?r T??. ??i'??y trucks or carts.—Apply t>> the Manager, Orui- y lewart T.ime and Stone Works, Ruthin. 59of 1m" RK sofj) BY PRIVATE TREATY, two Valuable I' !!K'HOI,D OOTTAGES, with (hrlllmsann «tuM'Uildiwgs. all in iiocl state of repair, situate in l. ine, near Froftt-For further particulars and prk", appiy to THOMAS C<•TTICU.IL, Windy Hal, Frood, W ri xham. S17n MAN*-H K^TKR CORPORATION ''o?c?TKATt.!) .?t MANURE. Tin? most active and hating of an Fertilisers, rich in Bone, Ammonia, Potash, Salts, Phos- ph tt *s. tV'* (analysis guaranteed); used by the principal {irni'-rs, mi-serymeu, and mark ft gardeners with marked sue L'ss (s. e volume of unsolicited per ton <]e.i\ett*tl in bags ("arn a s supply this season is limi ed, orler <?;irly from Mr W. Puiu-U's, "Hamilton Hey. TO SOLD -CHEAP! £"f. 105. A goo.1 Gig, suitable for a Pony. Tpi'AT A good Tp;1t, suitahle for Clubs, Tea Parties, r Arc. MANGl.E. — A good box Mangle. No reasonahle offer T t refused. Apply to MR" HANMER, < Turf I.{ r.tel. Wrexham. VALE OF CLWYD. TO BE SOLD, Ot LET ON LEASE, with immediate possession, THE CASTLE HO'TSE, D • NHIGH." containing three retvption rooms, eight bedrooms, bath- rooms, )mr" ry. at ics. dressing rooms, cloak room, ser- vant 's hill, Sutler's pantry, kitchen, ifcc., &c.; two lodges, stil>les (or horses, three coach liouses, harness rooms, clock tower 4t feet high, three gardens and extensive pronnds together with Goblin Cottage Also, seii.i-ately, St. Hilary's Cottage," situate on the Ca-tle Hill Denbigh. For p trtii'ulars, price, or rent. and orders to view, applv (by letter only) toMKSSRS FAZAKERI.EY, Banwell Abbey, Somerset, or to the undersigned, LL. ADAMS, Solicitor, Ruthin. 772n Lost and Found. LOST, a ?&ct: RETRIEVER DOO, answers to name of Sam."— Vnv one bringing himba<;kto2:? Queen- s-treet. Wrexham, will be rewarded. 845n ]0>T, from Plas Drain, near Rhos, a Black SHEEP 1? BITCH, with white tips, and & htt!e white on the end of tail, on April Kith.—Any one restoring the same to lOBEllT DAVIES, will be re war led. <> 822n Business Announcements. MORGAN & CO., LIMITED, (Late Jackson and Sons.) COACH BUILDERS & HARNESS MAKERS, OF LONG ACRE LONDON. 80IUU.. t ø THE NOTED BATTLESDEN CAR. SIR GEORGE WOMBWELL, Bart, St. Leonards, York— Your Battlesden Car' is most useful, and is well adapted for either a level or hilly country. I enclose cheque." Testimonials and Drawings on application. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT, NORTH WALES CARRIAGE WORKS, WREXHAM. 859 I THE ADDRESS. WHITE'S MOO-MAIN LEVER TRUSS, MANUFACTURED ONLY BY J. WHITE & CO., AT 22S, PICCADILLY, Is the most effective comfortable Truss made. It has not any Steel Spring in the Band, and therefore does not gall and rnb off the skin, as a Spring Truss often does. It cannot break like a Spring Truss. It fits so closely that it c-mnot be detected. It often succeeds when other Trusses have failed to afford any support. It proves effective when Cycling, Rowing, Riding, or taking other exercises. J. WIIITE & Co send the Truss free by post. Send for Descriptive Circular, with Testimonials and Prices, to J. WIIITE & Co., 22S, Piccadilly, London. CSOz SHORTLY TO BE PUBLISHED THE IllS TOBY OF THE pARISH CHURCH OF y^REXHAM. BY ALFRED NEOBARD PALMER, F.C.S., Containing— A minute description and history of the structure—a history of the Vicars—annotated lists of the Curates, Churchwardens, and Parish Clerks —cop:ous extractE from the old Churchwardens' accounts and minutes of ves'iy— copies of sepulchural inscriptions—notices of the tithes— illustrated description of the Church plate, and of the mason marks in the Church—an exhaustive report of the Parish Charities, and much other matter. The Book is richly Illustrated and hound in Cloth. Full Prospectuses may be obtained on application—free. PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS, FIVE SHILLINGS, To be after Publication raised to Six Shillings. Names of Subscribers received by the Publishers, WOOD ALL, MINSHALL, & THOMAS, WREXHAM AND OSWESTRY. 78Sz OUR LONDON AGENTS For the sale of THE WREXHAM ADVERTISER Are MESSRS W. H. EVERETT & SON, 13A, SALISBURY SQUARE, (DORSET STREET,) FLEET STREET, E C. Where it can be obtained every Saturday Morning

Births. Marriages, and Deaths. No Notice of Birth, Marriage, or Death can be inserted unless authenticated by the name and address of the sender. The charge for insertion is One Shilling, but if the announcement is accompanied with any additional remarks Two SHILLINGS. BIRTHS. DAVIEs-April (Jth, at Chapel-terrace, Whitford-street, Holywell, the wife of Mr Thomas Davies, saddler, of a son. Ev,Jo.vEs- April 10th, at Llanllwchaiarn Vicarage, Montgomeryshire, the wife of the Rev. R. Evan-Jones, M A., of a son. •GERARD—April 14th. nt 13, Kenmare-road, Sefton Pjrk, i iverpnol, the wife of (Reginald D. Gerard, of a son. GRIFFITHs-April 14th, at Dolphin Cottages. Whitford- street. Holywell, th6 wife of Edward Griffiths, of a daughter. 8. MI'HRETS—April 1st, the wife of Mr John Humphreys, rockman. Geufron. Llangollen, of a son. ■'ONES—April 4th, the wife of Sergt. Jones, Police station, Llangollen, of a son. at 22, Beast Market, Wrexham, the wife of Thomas Jones, of a daughter. LvWitE\Feh- 19th, at Lebu, Cbili, South America, the wife of Mr J. G. Lowrey (late manager of the Hanmer Collierv. MostvnV of a daughter. ril 7th. at 17, Bridge-street, Wrexham. the wife of Edward Price, of a son. PARRY. April :ird, at Proflt's-terrace, Gwespyr, the wife of Mr Itager Parry, of a dauglbler. I'AHi-i.r.ovFs- April 12th, at Castle TAiildings, Oswestry, t 1,(. wife of Mr S. Parry-Jones, of a daughter. no April 5th, tne wife of Mr William Robefts, ],,rter,burch-street, Llangollen, of a son. "'iiiiBT-April 5th. the wife of Mr Albert Wright, Green- field Reuse, Goiiowen, of a daughter. 12tb, at Penybryn, Wrexham, the wife of William "W iiiiams. of a daughter. MARRIAGES. „ ?A)nn.,(;??_???.??_?p?j 9th, ? R?hohothChapet, Whitforo"tre8t. Holywell, by the Rev. John Pugh, R.A., Mt John Carrington. to MiM Elizabeth Trevor, h?th of PeetM Malkin. ?'?s—Jo?s—March 30th, at St. Georges Parish Church. Ueckenham. Kent, John KHis Jones. M.B <3 M., of Chorley, Lancashire, to Catherine 'Kt?e). youngest (i?u gh tr of the ?R Robert Jones, The Mount, J .?'anf?ir, Montgomeryshire. ^Iovr)- April 2nd, at the CaMmsMc Methodist < MPfI, St. Asaph, Mr William Jones, Plas Cwtta. Li?uefydd, to Miss Market Llovd, Llansannan. -?-t.DIIERTS- Apiil 4th, &t Church of Chrint, Upper Orh&"te-srete ,8Hí¥d Lew?, M?d SOB of Ih('ar JRfh;et.f,to MAeI, youzigo g r  of D?id RoLe' ,g'f ehest*r. T ""MAs-THosi^^iareh 3!st. at the Independent  Pe), Ht. A?ph Mr John Johnson Thomas, $0 Mr< ^nape], St. Asaph, Trecytl^0?tb of Independent Elizabeth Tfacmat, Trec*tl of Dyserth. j ELLIS ELAIS-April ilth, at St. Marv's Parish Church, ¡ Flint, by the Rector (Hev. W. Ll Nicholas, M.A.), Mr Thos. E lis, Ahbe -street. Rhyl, to Emily Mary daughter of Mr thos. Ellis, West Parade, Rhyl. JONES-JONES—April yth. at Bethel Chapel, Penyball- s-reet, Holywell, Mr John Jones to Miss Elizabeth Jones, both of Penymaes, Holywell. JONES DOW ELL—April 11th, at Peniel Chapel, Green- field, Holywell, by the Rev. H. Roberts, Mr Isaac Joi.es, near the Boot, Bagillt, to Miss Catherine Dowell, Gletch Cottage, Greenfield. JONF.S— PARRY—April Sth, at the Wes'eyan Chapel, Chester-road, Holywell, by the Rev. John Pierce, Mr John Jones, Cheshire View, Brynford street, Holywell, to Miss Marv Ann Parry, High street, Holywell. PARRY—WYNNE—April 12th, at the Register Office, Holy- well, Mr Jo n Parry, Mostyn-road, GreenSetd to Miss Amelia Wynne, Tai DnU, Greenneld. PRIITIIARD—WILLIAMS April 9th, at the Wes!evan Chapel, Chester-road, Holywell, by the Rev. John Pi"rce Mr Edward Pritchard, Saithaeiwyd, ne:Lr Holywell, to Miss Margaret Williams, Carnarvon Yard, Holywell. Y,ml. H.,I)"weU. DEATHS. AI.LMA.ND—April 15tli, aged ti8 years, at Park Lodge, Wrexham John Allmand. BARNES—Apr.1 9th, aged CO years, at Iden Lodge, Red- hill, the r. sidence of Miss M. and E. Ccoka. Amelia Barnes (nurse), th-ir faithful friend for 34 years in the service of the family. BRonniTON—April 5tli aged S7 years, at Broughton Hall, EccteshaU. AnnaUj vif. widow of Peter Broughton, of Tunstall Hall, Maiket Drayton. DAVIES-April 7th, at Mwdwleithin, Carmel, near Holy- well, Mr Edw'.rd J)t*ies. D .VIES—April 1st, aged 18 years, Mrs Sar.ih Davies, Froncjssylltau, widow of Mr Richard Davies. smith. DONNE—April 15th, at Castle Buildings, Osweitry, the wife of Stephen Donne, Esq., Solicitor. Very sud- denly. EVANS—Apiil 1st, aged 4 years and 8 months, at Mill- street, St. Asaph, El zabeth, diughter of Mr D. Evans. GOFF April 2nd, autd 74 years, at Tower View, Gobowen, Salon, Elizabeth, relict < f Edward Golf, The Lyth, and eldest d .ugliter of the late Samuel Bickerton, Sand- fonl Hall, Salop. GILL-April 7th, in her 80th year, at her residence, Trew rn. Oswestry, Jane Sydney, relict of the late jo-Fpll (.ill. I:s I and sifter of the late W. W. E. Wynne, Esq., of Peniarth. GARRATT-April "th, lIed ti'J years at the residence of her son-in-law, at Manchester, Elizabeth, wife of the late Cap". G.irratt, of Bagillt, and daughter of the late Mr Joan Pavies, Ty Coch Gwespyr, Llawasa. HLMPIIRF.YS- April Gth, aged 57 years, Mrs Elizabeth Humphvevs, Aliel House, Llanfyllin. JOHNSON—April 12th, aged 2S years, at Bailey-street, O-westry, Martha, wife of Williim Robert Johnson, t n-plate worker. JONES—April 8th, aged GO years. at Picton-terrace, Oswestry, Henry Jones, foe merly plumber. JONKS—April 10th, II. ed 12 months, at Bailey-street, Oswestry, Francis Brown, son of Humphrey Jones, innkeper. Jo,NFs -April Sth, aged (is years, at 29, Bailey-street, Oswe-try, Jane, widow of Robert Jones, and formerly of Gatucre-place, Oswestry. .ToNFs-A pril tith, aged 62 years, at the Great Western Dining Rooms, Beatrice-strect, Oswestry, Thomas Jones, formerly ot Trewern Hall, Buttington. JONFs-Api-il 7th, aged üB years, at 10, Farn ton-street, Wrexham, J anes Jones. JONFs-Apiil 11th, aged 45 years, at 22, Beast Market, Wrexham, Sarah Jones. JOEs-April 9th, aged 41, years, at Brynyffynnon Terrace, Holway, Holywell, Edwin Jones. JOXEs-April 9th, aged 7 weeks, at the Eagle and Child Inn, Crcs-strt-et, Holywell, Mary Helena, infant daughter of Thomas Jones. JONES-April I th, May Anwyl, infant daughter of the Rev. J. J. Jones. curate of Topsham, Devon, an I granddaughter of the late Thos. Jones, Bron Holloway, Holywell. KELSALL—March 30th, aged 74 years, at the Boat House, Erbistock, Ruabon, John Kelsall. LEA-April 7th, aged 60 years, at 1, Nelson-street, Wrex- ham, vvm. Lea. MCHALE-April 11th, aged 29 years, at Roberts'-court, Beast Market, Wrexham, Peter McHale. MESSHAM—March 31st, aged 50 years, Mary, the wife of Mr SInitiel Messham, Lane End, Buckley. MORRIS—A, ril 13th, aged 23 years, David Bichard Morris, son of John and Ann Morris, of Park Cottage, Adwyr- clawdd. The funeral will take place to-day (Saturday), at Adwyrclawdd, at 4.30 p.m. NELSON-April 3rd, aged 30 years, at the Brick Kilns, Oswestry, John Nelson, joiner. OSWELL-On Good Friday, at Frankton, William Francis Oswell, late H E.I.C.S. PHILLIPs-April 3rd, aged 72 years, suddenly, Mr Walter Phillips, Wynn's Cottage, Rhoswiel, near Chirk. ROWLAND—April 12th, very suddenly, at Plasheulog, Pwllheli, Anne, wife of Robert Rowland, North and South Wales Bank. ROBERTS—March 31st, aged 66 years, at Bryn y Gwynt, St. Asaph, Mr John Roberts. ROJlERTS-April 3rd, aged 84 year?, Mr Gabriel Roberts, retired tea merchant, 33, Regent-street, Llangollen. SIVESS—March 29th, aged 17 years, Miss Clara Annie Sivess, Glvnceiriog. SABINE-April Sth, at Porkington-terrace, Oswestry, Edith Elizabeth, relict of Charles Kdwyn Sabine, solicitor. STEVENSON—April 1st, at Iscoyi Green, Iscoyd, Ihomas, intant son of Mr Edward Stevenson. THOMAS—April 11th, aged 49 years, at Cerney, Mary Ann Thomas. TUDoR-April 7th, aged 41 years, at 2, Wvle Cop, Shrews- bury, Owen Lloyd Tudor, late of 7u, High Holborn, London, younger son of the late Edmund Lloyd Tudor, Meifod, Montgomeryshire. WALL-April 7th, aged 54 years, Thomas Wall (late of Treprenal, Llanymynech). WILLIAMS-April 10th, aged 68 years, at Willow-street, Oswestry, Elizabeth, widow of John Williams, fatm labourer. You,,G-April lst, aged 58 years, Anne Young, of Bnnbnry Heath, Tarporley. WILLA.N-April 6th, aged 25 years. at Albany-road, Liver- pool, Mr John Willan (son-in-law of Mr Jos. Langdon, Carmel, Holy well). WILLIAMS-April Sth, aged 40 years, at Adwy, Robert I Williams.

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WE are informed that the contract for the Dee Bridge has been let, and that the work of construction will shortly be commenced. THE Directors of the Bank of England at their weekly meeting, on Thursday, further reduced the bank rate of interest from three to two and a half per cent. THE proposed Imperial Institute was approved of at a county meeting at Denbigh, convened by the Lord-lieutenant. It was stated that Mr H. D. Pochin, the high-sheriff, intends to sub- scribe £1,000 to the scheme. THE Queen's Jubilee at Denbigh has caused considerable ill-feeling. As our readers are aware it was suggested there should be a jubilee burial ground," and Mr Hughes, of Kin.nel, gave 1 acres of land to be added to the present churchyard, but the Town Council had already provided a new cemetery at a cost. of £1,400, and last week a meeting was con- vened by the Mayor on behalf of the Town Council, to take the matter into consideration. The meeting, which was of a stormy character, was protracted until a late hour, it being eventually decided that the Council should sell the new cemetery, and that Mr Hughes' offer should be accepted. EASTER vestries have not proved very lively affairs this year, and that of Wrexham was no exception to the rule. The re-appointment of Churchwardens, passing the accounts, and other routine business was of very little interest, but Mr John Bury, as usual, did infuse interest into the proceedings with a view to extracting some of the principal towards necessary repairs to the Church and its surroundings. Few townsmen, be they churchmen or otherwise, but will read Mr Bury's remarks with interest, as they refer mainly to the condition of the tower and the gates, both of sufficient interest and worth to merit a handsome and spontaneous subscription for their thorough restoration. THE various Highway Boards in Denbigh- shire and Flintshire may well take lessons in both economy and efficiency from that of Wrexham. From the proceedings of the meeting of that Board, held this wee k, it appears that the annual expenditure has been reduced from R6,343 in 1884, to an estimated expenditure for the coming year of E4,151, or a reduction of over £ 2,000. This reduction has been con- tinuous and very nearly proportionate throughout the period. It has, moreover, been carried out without impairing the condition of the roads. No doubt the successful working of this Board as of that of the Board of Guardians, is largely due to the efficient working of the various departments, under the careful supervision of the respected Chairman, Captain Griffith- Boscawen. MAJOR Leadbetter is in a fair position to I judge of the practical working of the Welsh Sunday Closing Act, and his verdict is not one I of unqualified approval. He is now of opinion that Sunday drinking is more on the increase than the decrease, and refers to the police statistics for his evidence. The Chief Constable in this opinion claims to have the support of similar officials in South Wales as well as the evidence of his own district. In the subsequent conversation upon his report at the Quarter Sessions, he said that there had been very many cases of drunkenness in Wrexham and district on the previous Sunday, and we are assured that any number of drunken persons were seen in Wrexham on Sunday last- These facts prove that it,, is q-jite possible to draw the legal lines too tightly, and so drive the tippler into shebeens, or turn him into a aham bo-iut fule traveller. Major Leadbetter's remedy appears to be to open the legitimate houses for one hour on a Sunday for off supply, and to extend the frniiiir4uni of the bona fide to six miles. Tliew spatifies, however, will not be of rauch' avail without the moral effect produced by improved habits of the people. ACCORDING to a recent account of a winter] ascent of Snowdon, it appears that hazardous expeditions may be made by adventurous mountaineers without waiting for the summer holidays, without long, uncomfortable journeys to Switzerland or the Caucasus, and without the expense of guides. The event is referred to by a London paper, which is always enthusiastic upon the subject of mountaineering, and in this account the ascent is described as a daring feat. We do not wish to make light of the courage and endurance of the sturdy climbers who made this expedition, but we fancy the same thing has often been done before without attracting any attention. However, now that there is a reasonable prospect of having their adventures chronicled we may expect to see many bold excursionists on their way to Snowdon or Snafell, girt with ropes, ice axe, and alpen stock, and good monks of St. Bernard will open a branch establishment for their rescue and refreshment. THE manoeuvres of the Volunteer columns at Dover seem to have been particularly success- ful, and the marches, attacks, invasion, and defence were planned and carried out with con- siderable ability and spirit The combination of regulars and volunteers was well calculated to put each force on its mettle. The move- ments of the novel element of the Cyclists Corps were watched with great interest. The introduction of this aid in warfare was attended with great succoss, and their skirmishes with the cavalry were productive of a great deal of amusement. The antipa hy which the equestrian has always felt towards the cyclist is giving place to a nobler spirit of rivalry, and the probable promotion of the bicycle to a distinct military service will go far to raise in the popular estimation the machine which was once looked upon as a terror of the road, almost equal to a steam plough or circus procession. A number of Belgian Volunteers attended the manoeuvres. COL WEST, M P., writing to the Chairman of the Colwyn Bay Liberal Association in reply to a resolution condemning his action in supporting the Criminal Law Amendment Bill, says he has good reason to believe that a large and increasing number of the loyal and law- abiding people in the constituency fully realise the frightful condition of affairs in Ireland They neither deny the existence of crime, nor attempt to palliate it by considerations of a political character. But whilst they are as anxious as he is to settle on a comprehensive basis the agrarian difficulty, and to carry out faiily and fully to every class, legislation of a remedial character, th jy are prepared to support Parliament and the Executive in dealing with anarchical oppression (to use Mr Gladstone's words) by the exercise of the legitimate power and authority against criminals and law-breakers which exists in, and is necessary to, every civilised Government in the world.

THE large and imposing meeting Mr Ol Tuesday evening in the Public ? O.b? or?? ?crga- j?j ??? evening in the Public Osborne Morga. Hall affords another illustration Coercion. of the diversity of politics. They move in a field of their own, and work all manner of remarkable effects. The combination of such diverse objects as the presentation of a portrait to Mrs Morgan, and an address to the right honorable gentleman himself, with a general denunciation of the Government Coercion Bill for Ireland, offers the latest instance of the peculiar road politicians have to travel. This incongruity is, however, more apparent than real. In the first instance, the object was to do honor to Mr Morgan, who has represented Denbighshire continuously since 1868, and in the second place to pass the verdict of that portion of the constitu- ency upon the one prominent Govern- ment measure of the present session. During his membership of Parliament Mr Osborne Morgan has deserved appreciative recognition of his labours, both by his own constituency and by the whole of Wales. He has now a brilliant record of nearly twenty years parliamentary life, dnring which his name has been prominently associated with important national measures. His has been the career of a practical rather than an ornamental member of Parliament, and in his person Denbighshire has had the rare honor of participating in the official government of the country. This fact is deserving of the fullest recognition and appreciation, for hitherto we have been content with a representation which could be counted in a few prominent party divisions, then a pair for the remainder of the session, followed by dignified retirement to our country seats. This is not the kind of representation Denbighshire has had in Mr Morgan, and we believe his constituents have fully seen and felt the difference. This is evidently recognised in the address, and due honor given to Mr Morgan and to the Government appointing him to office. After the magnificent battles of the last two elections, followed by an exhaustive illness, the presentation of portrait and address were well timed and sympathetic proofs of the intimate connection existing between member and con- stituency-a connection likely to be maintained for some considerable time to come according to the present aspect of affairs. While some few defections have taken place over the Liberal Unionist business in the constituency they have not proved very formidable save when cast in the balance with the whole Conservative party, and this proved unavailing in the last contest Since then the lines of the Liberal party are much more definitively marked the opinion a. d sentiment upon the Irish question more clearly understood, any way in Wales, and this striking improvement is as apparent in the con- stituencies as it is among the Liberal members who really constitute the party. As for the Unionists, the next election will see most of them bite the dust, for a Liberal member returned for a Liberal constituency, and sitting on the Liberal side of the House, speaking and voting for the most vehement Tory policy of the present age, is an anomaly not to be tolerated. Unlike West Denbighshire, East Denbighshire and its member are fortunately in complete accord, and the best proof of this was in Tuesday's meeting, and the presentatio a connected therewith. The meeting will also count as an important demonstration in connection with others now being held in various parts of the country, not forgetting the large demonstration held in Hyde Park on Monday. No doubt these meetings and the resolutions passed thereat will do much to strengthen the hands of Mr Gladstone in offering the most determined resistance in Parliament to the Government Bill. The speeches of Mr Morgan and Lord Kilcoursie were most striking exposures of the measure, and would go far to impress any hesitating minds as to their harshness and severity. That the measure will be passed is, however, pretty certain, and that coercion will be the law of Ireland at a very short date may be predicated, but it will inevitably prove the parent of Home Rule. The reaction in favour of the one is b-)uild to fellow the stringent application of the other. The government of Ireland by Coercion-not as a temporary measure merely, but as a permanent institution-will set public opinion rolling in I the direction of Home Rule with overwhelming force.

HELPING THE GOVERNMENT !—A Conservative meeting was held at the Conservative Club on Wednesday, and a resolution in favour of coercion was passed. LOCAL ENTERPRISE.—We hear that Messrs Browning and Wesley, the well-known refresh- ment contractors, have selected out of a large number of manufacturers, the ierated waters of Messrs J. F. Edisbury and Co., of this town, for supply at Chester Races. The same firm has secured the order for Bangor race meeting. THE Rfv. G. O. Newport, of Madras, will preach on bebalf of Foreign Missions next Sunday, in Chester-street Congregational Chapel, in the I morning, and in Penybryn Chapel in the evening. A public meeting for the same object will be held in Queen-street Chapel, on Monday evening. The chair will be taken by his Worship the Mayor, at eight o'clock. PRESENTATION,—The Birmingham Dally Post of a day or two ago contained an account of the pre- sentation of a bust of the late Prince Consort to I Lord Leigh. The bust is by Francis, of London, and stands upon a pedestal of polished Anglesey marble, with a white statuary marble base, to match the one that the Queen's bust is uuon at Stoneleigh Abbey, and was executed by Mr Collins, of Warwick, from full size drawings taken by Mr Thos. Pryce, Lord Leigh's clerk of the works. STANSTY SCHOOL BOARD.-A meeting of this body was held on Tuesday, when there were, present—Mr W. Ellis, in thechair Mr C. Hughes, Mr John Jones, and Mr F.- L. Rawlins, with Mr Jno. Jones, Clerk.—Mr Ellis, the visitor for the past month, laid before the Board the result of his visits, Mr Lash wrote enclosing a certificate for up to the contractors, and the Board ordered t cheque to be signed for the amount..Mr Hughes was; appointed visitor for the month. The re- mainder of the business was purely formal.. THE Right Hon. G. Osborne Morgan, M.P., has subscribed 95 5s to the local Jubilee Fund. THE WREXHAM CRICKET CLDB.—The opening match of the above club will be played on the Racecourse this (Saturday) afternoon, against the Gwersylit Hill Club, when a good game is ex- pected. THE BERSHAM SCHOOLS.—It is stated that Miss Adams, who was appointed mistress, being unable to take office immediately, the post has been offered to and accepted by Miss E. A. Plant, of Buxton. WREXHAM AND DISTRICT ANGLERS' ASSOCIATION. -On Good Friday the members of this Association held their first fishing excursion, the place selected being Allington, where they journeyed by rail and trap. The water in the Alyu was very clear, and consequently the take of fish was small. There were two prizes given—a fly-rod by Mr R. Turner, and a fishing-book by Mr J. Smith—the recipients being Mr E. H. Jones the rod, and Mr Locke Holt the book. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.—The quarterly meet- ing of the Executive Committee under the Con- tagious Diseases Animals Act, took place at Den- bigh last week, when all restrictions with regard to the movement of swine from Shropshire to Den- bighshire were withdrawn. With regard to Anthrax, Major Leadbetter ad vised that no order be made, more particularly as the supposed out- break in Cheshire has heen considered by eminent veterinary authorities not to have been that disease. TRAVELLERS'TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.—On Sunday the annual tea in connection with the above Society was given in the Temperance Hall, to about 200 show people and others. The movement was carried- oilt by Mrs J. M. Jones, Mrs William Thomas, and Miss Millington, of York, a lady who takes great interest in the affairs of the show people. During the evening Mr G. Skinner gave a very interesting account of his life, and Mrs Millington also delivered an interesting address, urging all to assist the cause which the Society had at heart. WREXHAM HOMING PIGEON SOCIETY. On Monday the first fly (,f the season, in connection with this Society, took place. Some eight or nine birds were despatched to Shrewsbury by the 11.45 a.m. train. Considerable interest was taken in the event. Two prizes (15s and 5s) were offered for competition by the President (Mr C. Murless). The first bird, owned by Mr Williams, arrived home under an hour, and won very easily, the second arrival, the property of Mr J. J. Scott, putting in an appearance at a late hour. WE are informed that Mr T. H. Jones, son AF Mr T. Jones, Erddig Terrace, who has recently submitted for examination by the President and Council of the Royal Academy, a set of works, viz., Paintings of a Still Life Group, monocrome head from the antique, study of drapery, and copy of an Old Master in oil also study of a head from the life in black and white," has successfully passed that examination and is now admitted as a student into the Upper Life Painting School. BOWLS.—On Easter Monday, the Penybryn Bowling Green was opened for the ensuing season. Being a fine day a large number of the members put in an appearance, and had a good and enjoy- able day's bowling. The Green was in capital order and condition. Although it was not intended to play for prizes (the committee having decided that during the season prizes to a large amount be played for), several were given on the Green. and were won by the following, viz., Messrs C. Mainwaring, John Davies, Jonathan Fisher, G. Catherall, and E. Morgan. THE PRINCIPLES OF PEACE.—We invite the attention of our readers to the advertisement announcing a meeting on the 22nd inst, in the Public Hall, when Miss Ellen Robinson, of Liver- pool, will deliver an address on The Principles of Peace." Miss Robinson has recently hell very successful meetings in Liverpool and elsewhere. She is a member of the Society of Friends, and is an able speaker. The Mayor will take the chair, and, considering the importance of the subject, we hope all will make an effort to attend. ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS.—A draft of nineteen recruits, under charge of Col.-Sergt. Knightly, left Wrexham on Wednesday last for Liverpool, there to embark for Waterford, en route to join the 2nd Battalion at Fermoy. The men were played to the railway station by the fife and drum band 3ld Battalion. Invalids and time-expired men from the 1st Battalion, India, are expected to arrive at Portsmouth either in Her Majesty's ships Euphrates or Serapis due on the 14th and 28th instant. DEATH OF AN OLD TOWNSMAN.—We regret to record the death of Mr John Allmand, who for so many years has carried on business in the town. The death took place early yeste"day (Friday) morning at his residence, Park Lodge, at the age of sixty-eight, after a long and painful illness. The deceased gentleman was an exemplary citizen, but had abstained for some years from an active public life, although few were more capable of bearing a prominent part. He was at one time a member of the Town Council, we believe, and was connected with several local companies, whilst he took a deep interest in the work of the Infirmary. He was a deacon for many years in the Chester-street Con- gregational Chapel, and fulfilled the duties of that office in an efficient and thoroughly Christian manner. His death will be widely regretted by all who knew him and came into contact with him. BELLRINGING.-On Monday three ringers from Chester and one from MaHchester paid a visit to Wrexham, and, assisted by the Wrexham band, rang a true and complete peal of "Grandsire Cators," consisting of 5,021 ch?nges in three hours and nineteen minutes. The peal was composed by the late John Cox, and conducted by Mr James Moulton, the ringers standing as follows :—Treble, Charles Price, Eccleston 2nd, James Moulton 3rd, John Ellis, Wrexham 4th, Joseph Williams, Wrexham; 5th, Edward Rowland, Wrexham; 6th, A. Cross, Chester 7th, Josiah Rogers, Man- chester 8th, Thomas Newell, Wrexham 9th, Henry Evans, Wrexham tenor, James Kendrick, Wrexham. The foregoing were all members of the Ancient Society of College Youths, with the exception of Josish Rogers, who is a member of the Royal Cumberland Society, and the peal was rung to commemorate the birthday of the ringer of the third bell, Mr John Ellis, his brother-ringers wish- ing him many happy returns of the day WREXIIAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The last meeting of the old Board was held on Thursday, when there were present Captain Griffith-Bos- cawen, in the chair Mr S. T. Baugh and Mr A. W. Elwards, vice-chairmen Sir Robert Egerton, Mr Edward Evans, Bronwylfa Mr Wm. Thomas, Captain Godfrey, Rev. T. Cox, Messrs S. Michell, H. J. Royds, R. Randies, H. Stokes-Roberts, J. Gittins, Christmas Jones, J. Brereton, J. Rogers, D. Pryde, J. D. Beard, Benjamin Davies. Edward Roberts, and W. Pritchard. Mr J. Oswell Bury, Clerk. After the disposal of a small quantity of formal business, Mr Gittins rose and said he greatly regretted the absence of Mr Edward Row- land, who always claimed the honor, at the last meeting of the Board, to move a resolution of thanks to the chairman and the vice-chairmen, for their very efficient services during the past year. He was deeply impressed, personally, with the value of the services rendered by the persons con- cerned, and he was sure every member present weuld join in passing the vote of thanks to the chairman and vice-chairmen. (Hear, hear.)—Mr John Rogers, in seconding the resolution, said he felt under a debt of deep personal gratitude to the chairman and vice-chairmen, for their control of the business of the Board. He paid a high tribute to the courtesy of the chairman and the kind and impartial manner he always bore towards those with whom he found himself in opposition. He felt that few men would be able to conduct them- selves with the same impartiality in the chair. The same remarks, he said applied with equal force to the vice-chairmen. (Hear, hear. ) The resolution having been carried unanimouslv, the Chairman, in acknowledging the rest lution, ex- pressed the pleasure such a vote always afforded the vice-chairmen and himself, and he was grati- fied by the remarks made by Mr Rogers with regard to his conduct towards those to whom he found himself opposed. (Hear, hear.) He generally felt rather doubtful of what he did in public matters, but he was glad that his duties at that Board had been discharged in what was con- sidered a fair and impartial manner. It was very dimcult in conducting business in which so many persons of different views and opinions took part to always keep to what he thought was right, but he hoped he had endeavoured to do so. He thanked them for the expressions used that day. He would just mention that in that year of the Queen's Jubilee they also celebiated their own, for the first meeting of the Board was held on March 31st, 1837, when Sir Robert Cuuliffe. the grand- father of the present baronet, was in the chair. Since then the duties of the Board had become greatly widened and extended. The Board had not only two excellent vice-chairmen of great experience, but they had had very excellent clerks. When he was first a member they had the late Mr Edgworth first as clerk and then as vice-chairman. I then Mr John Bury, the father of Mr Oswell j Bury, their present clerk, and he could only say that much of the efficiency of the Board was due to .their excellent clerk, who not only did his work thoroughly and conscientiously, but took a deep interest in his duties. (Hear, hear.) He had received the greatest assistance from Mr Bury, and from his excellent friends the vice-chairmen.—Mr Baugh and Mr Edwards also briefly returned, thanks, after which Mr Benjamin Davies paid a tribute to the regularity and the wisdom of the vice-chairmen.—The Master reported that Henry Martin. 6, was accidentally pushed off his bed in the boy's dormitory on Saturday night and broke his arm. Number in the house 267, last week 262, I last year 293 vagrants relieved 45, last year 47 imbeciles 43, In school—boys 26, girls 38, total 64 receiving industrial training—boys 12, girls 11, totrl 23. Out-relief-Per Mr Cheetham, Ell 11; 10d to 125; per Mr Owen, ?40 12s 6d to 485 per Mr Williams, 930 12s 6d to 375 per Mr Evans, f21 14s 3d to 203 recipients—In the prices of the accepted contracts which appeared some weeks ago, the price of the straw was given As f5 per ton. It should have been JE3. • C. K.T.S.—A social tea has been arranged in con- nection with the Women's Union of the C.E.T.S. for Friday next. A meeting will afterwards be held at the New Schools, which will consist of music and addresses by Canon Howell (chairman), Hon. Mrs Kenyon, and Miss Tournier, London. UNIONIST MEETING.—An advertisement an- nounces that next Thursday a meeting in support of the Government will be held in the Public Hall. Mr Henry Robertson will preside, and the speakers include Col. West, M.P., Hon. G. T. Kenyon, M. P., Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, and Sir R. A. Cunliffe. THE REV. W. OLIVER, M.A.—We are sorry to l°arn that the above reverend gentleman, the respected pastor of Penybryn Congregational Church, is so unwell that at the instance of his medical adviser he is now taking a month's absolute rest, the effects of which will we trust be to restore him to his sphere of labor in complete health. EASTERTIDE. During Easter many persons took ad vantage of the excellent train arrangements made by the railway companies, and left town for various holiday resorts. The weather on Good Friday proved cold and dull. but no rain, or what was very reasonably expected-snow, fell at all. Monday proved beautifully fine, and the sun shone in great strength, to the delight of all the pleasure seekers. FREE LIBRARY COMMITTEE,—A meeting of this committee was held on Tuesday, when there were present :-The Mayor (Mr Councillor Prichard), in the chair; Mr S. Jones, Mr Pierce, Mr G. Rocke, and Mr Palmer, and Mr Ashton Bradley, clerk.— On the motion of Mr S. Jones, seconded by Mr Rocke, the offer of Mr Robert Jones, Hope-street Chambers, to print the catalogue of the Library free of charge was cordially accepted. The follow- ing books were accepted with thanks The Nineteenth Century," from June. 1879, to Decem- ber, 1883. from Col. Jones; "Fifty years of a good Queen's Reign," from Mrs Yorke Life of Sir Rowland Hill," from Lady Cunliffe; The Press Directory," from the Editor, 402, Strand; and The Sanitary Regulation Bills, 1886-7," from lr J. Hadley,-The Secretary read a letter frcm the Town Clerk stating that Mr Councillor R. H. Done's name had been placed on the committee in lieu of the late Mr Beale's. DECORATIONS.—The usual Easter decorations were observable at St. Mark's, and were of a veiy artistic character. The decorators were :—Mrs J. Oswell Bury and Miss Bagnall (the east end), the Misses Glascodine (the choir stalls), Miss Stanley and M ss Beata Lewis (the reading desks), Miss Iron (the lectern), Mrs Hampson and Miss Hey- wood (the pulpit). Miss Annie Simons (the windows), and the Misses Beech (the font). Flowers, &c., were kindly sent by Mrs Piercy, Mrs Yorke, Mrs Evan Morris, Mrs Fitch, Miss James, Mrs Godfrey, and Mrs C. Greville. The Easter Day services consisted of Holy Communion at eight a.m.; morn- ing service and sermon and Holy Communion at 11 (service Boyce in A), with anthem, Christ our Passover (Goss); at three p.m. children's service (at which there were over 800 present); at 6 30 evening service and sermon (service, Toursin in F), the anthem being, But Thou didst not leave my soul," and "Worthy is the Lamb" (Messiah). The Rev. J. P. Lewis officiated at the morning and afternoon services, and the Rev. Evans Jones in the evening.—At the Parish Church sermons were preached, morning and evening, by the Rev. Canon Howell, B.D., vicar. THE PLEASURE FAIR.—Since Thursday week the Beast Market has been filled with a number of shows, swings, shooting galleries, and photo booths, which have been attracted to Wrexham by what is ironically termed the pleasure fair. In former years the town has been visited by a number of really good shows, but this year the quality has fallen very greatly. A waxwork, a circus, a fat woman, a midget, a boxing booth, and peep shows constitute the whole and entire lot. We miss with consider- able regret the strolling players who performed such standard works as Maria Martin, or the Murder in the Red Barn," "The Track of the Avenger," and other cheerful productions. An hour spent in one of these humble homes of the drama was more enjoyable than two spant wander- ing about in a crowd of idiotic youths and absurd girls who squirt water from collapsible tubes under the remarkable delusion that it is enjoyment. Such a practice is observed in Mandalay, we believe, and it would be well if the young ladies and gentlemen of Wrexham and district who wish to indulge in this very questionable pleasure to go at once to Burmah, where such a custom is generally recognised. On Monday, which was Dydd Llun Pawb and Easter Monday, there was a large attendance of visitors, but the shops very commendably observed the usual custom of the Bank Holiday and kept closed. FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE LAGER BREWERY.— Yesterday (Friday) an inquest was held at the Infirmary as to the cause of death of David Morris (23). a stoker emyloyed at the Lager Brewery. The coroner (Mr B. H. Thelwall) pre- sided, and Mr Evan Richards was foreman of the jury.—Edward Roberts said that on Wednesday afternoon, between four and five, he was in the cellar rolling a cask to the hoist, and as it did not come down he shouted to Morris, who was in the delivery floor. As he got no answer he went for the foreman, and they subsequently found the deceased lying on the floor by the side of the hoist. —George Schuller, whose evidence was interpreted by Henry Anacker, said he was a brewer. On Wednesday afternoon he was washing barrels about ten yards from the deceased, who was atten- ding to the hoist. He did not know anything about the accident until Roberts told him about the hoist, and then they found Morris lying on the floor Although he was only ten yards away he did not hear anything, owing to the noise of the machinery. He thought the cause of the accident was that Morris had wound the hoist up instead of down, and then finding the ropes had got off the pulley, he shook the ropes, and the hoist came on him. Witness had done the same thing himself.— Mr E. Lloyd Jones said he was a director of the company. Having had an intimation of the acci- dent he visited the brewery and examined the machinery, and from what he saw he thought tne hoist had been over-wound. The rope then had become uncoiled, and as the deceased shook it, it dropped the length of the slack rope, and the hoist struck him.—The Coroner having summed up, the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death." GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE.—A meeting of this Committee was held on Wednesday afternoon, when there were present Councillor B. Owen, in the chair; Aldermen W. E. Samuel. Jno. Jones, and R. Jones Councillors W. Pierce, J. M. Jones, S. T. Baugh, J. B. Murless. and C. Rocke Mr Thos. Bury, Town Clerk Dr. R. W. J. Evans, Medical Officer; Mr J. W. M. Smith, Borough Surveyor; Mr D. Higgins, Sanitary Inspector.— Dr. Evans reported that during the past quarter the deaths numbered 58, the death-rate being 19 8 per 1000. During the quarter the births relyistered were 43 males and 33 females. The borough was quite free from infectious diseases —The Sanitary Inspector reported as 1-0 the smoke nuisance.—Mr Pierce said that the smoke from the Eagle Brewery and Mr Lloyd's was a great nuisance.— The Inspector said that Cobden Mills were as bad as any.—Aid. Jones suggested that proceedings should be taken in the most flagrant case.—Aid. Rd. Jones asked how much smoke was allowed ? j (Laughter.) They must be very careful not to drive trade out of the tewn.—Aid Jno. Jones Well, give us a measure and then we'll tell you— as much as will fill a pipe, perhaps. (Laughter.) But give us a measure, a bushel, or snme cubic measure. —The Town Clerk said that no proceedings had as yet been taken against anyone. Proceedings had been taken against persons for these smoke nuisances in large towns, and surely it would not be said there was no trade in those places.—The Inspector was directed to proceed in the worst case that came under his notice.—The Inspector reported that he had received complaints as to au alleged dancing class in Salop-road, but the Com- mittee took no steps in the matter, considering that it was for the aggrieved party to take action. —The Borough Surveyor reported that the slaughter house had been examined, and it was found that repairs were required to be carried out at an early date. The work was ordered to be done, and a separate account kept of the expenditure.—The question of the cabstand was referred to a sub- committee.—A discussion took place on the sewage question, it being agreed that a committee of the whole Council should be called to consider th" matter.—The lighting of Grove Park was again considered, the Surveyor being directed to com- municate with the owners with a view to the Council taking the road over, and to report to the I next meeting. THE NEW BOARD OF GL-ARDIANS.-We give below a complete list of the members of the new Board of Guardians, who will sit for the first time on Thursday. It will be noticed that the number of contests has been small, the only townships where a fight took place being Broughton. Ruabon, and Stansty, and in each instance the votes recorded for the successful and defeated candidates are given. The figure after the name of the town- ship indicates the number of guardians sitting for that particular place :— ShoMach Church and Shocklaeh Ociatt—Thomas Niekson, junr., New House, Shocklach, farmer. Abeabury baivr-John Bithell, Woodbine Cottige, farmer. A cton and Borras llovah-Samuel Thomas Bauh, Plas- penyddol, B-rsbam, auctioneer. Allinyton—Thomas Thomas, Rossett, shopkeeper, Beishain-John Tudor Rogers, Bryn Tyrlur, Penygelli, gentleman. Bieston and Gourton—Rumley Charles Godfrey, Bryn Estyn. gentleman. Broujihtim, I-David Pryde, Broughton Hall, Colliery Manager, 172 Joseph Edwards, Pentre Issa, shopkeeper, 122 Leopold Livingstone, Pentre Broughton, painter and glazier, 9. Brymbo Edward Roberts, Bryn Coch, builder. Biti-toiz-Arthur Howard Stokes-Roberts, Barnfelde, ge-itlein,.tn. l utton Diffeth and Duttor.-y-Bran—JohnJ'^Matthews, Dutton I iffeth, farmer. t-rlax a,.d Cacca Dut'on—John Price, Erlas Hall, farmer Esclusham Above-James Turner. Havodwen, farmer. Egcluxham Below-John D iniel, Bersham Mill, miller and farmer. Eyton and Roy ton-William Owen, Eyton, farmer. Gi-eiifoi-d -John Burton, The Old Parsonage, Gresford, gentleman. GLcersyllt-John Rogers, Higher Gwersylit, farmer. Unit and Bar, an RiJJre—Joseph Duwue3 Beard, Holt Hill, gentleman. Llay- Richard Randies, Llay Green, Llay, farmer. Marchwiel and Erddig—Joseph William Evans, March- wiel Old Hall, farmer Miiiera-Samption Michell, Plas Dinas, Minera, mining agent. Pickhill and Sesgicick—William Jackson McKenzie, Pickhill, famer. Rua"on, 5-Benjamin Davies, Market street, Rho<, shopkeeper, 1,534 Chriatm? Jones, London House Cefn, shopkeeper, 1,426 Benjamin Williams, Mona House. Rhos, shopkeeper, 1,245 William Pritchard, Gardden HaH. Ruabon, butc?er and farmer, 1,142, James Thomas, Groes, Ruabon, farmer, 1,077 E lward Jones, Bridge- street, Ruabon, grocer, &c., 854 Robert Jjne?, Macallan, farmer, 670 Kenrkk Kenrick, DynhenUe, farmer, H34 Thomas Massey, GyfeHt, Ruabon, farmer, 217 Crhb Morgan, Gyfelia, Ruabon, farmer, 224. Stansty, I-George Heyward. Spring-road, Rhosddu, gentlem,l n, lIl; Charles Hughes, 6, Nelson teriace, Rhos- ddu, builder and surveyor. 104. Sutton and Ridley-John Brereton, Isycoed Farm, farmer. Wrexham Rpyis, 5-Alexan rer Wilson Edwards, Hili Grove, Wrexham, gentleman Charles Rocke, The Elu s, Wrexham, leather manufacturer Edward Rowland, Grove-road, Wrexham, gentleurin John Gittins, Plas yn Llwyn, Wrexham, gentleman Jno. Jones, St. John's, Wrexham, sdicitor. Baitgor-Henry John Royds, Dee Side, Bangor, gentle- man. .EW>i"s>ccA'-Phil'ip W. Sparling, Rectory, Erbistock. clerk in Holy Orders. Threapicoo(I-John Roberts, Threipwood, fanner. Wortheizb ii ry- Richard Maddocks, Gwynt Farm, Bangor, farmer.

■ WREXHAM BANKRUPTCY COURT. YESTERDAY (FRIDAY). Before Mr Registrar Preston, RE THOS. BROOKES. The adjourned public examination herein was closed on the application of the Deputy OtEcial Receiver. RE RICHARD JONKS. inis oanKrupc (tor whom Mr Wynn Evans appeared), in reply to the Deputy Official Receiver, stated that he had carried on business as a pork butcher in Bank-street, Wrexham, for the last seven months, and began with a capital of fl5 His liabilities are £59, and assets f25. He at- tributed his failure to losses in curing bacon, and to inability to meet a threatened writ. He had never taken stock, or any steps to ascertain his financial position, but had supplied the Otficial Receiver with a statement showing all his dealings in business from the commencement. The examina- tion was closed.

BOltODGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH. Before the Mayor (J. Prichard, Esq.) and J. F. Edisbury, Esq. DISCHARGED. I I I r,noen Jones, isrymbo, was in custody charged by P.C. Richards with having been drunk and dia- oiderly in High-street on the previous Thursday I afternoon. In consequence of the prisoner having been locked up since the time he committed the offence, the Magistrates ordered him to be dis- I charged. RIDING WITHOUT A TICKET. I George Price, a man connected with a travelling show, was in custody charged with having juurnied from Llangollen to Wrexham on the preceding Thursday on the Great Western Railway without a ticket. Joseph Davies, ticket collector at the Wrexham Great Western Railway Station, said on the pre- vious night (Good Friday) he was collecting the tickets of the passengers who had travelled by the 8.45 excursion train. There was a great crush, and five or six showmen tried to push their way through the gate. Witness "excised" four of them, but the prisoner declined to pay the fare. He was supposed to have come from Llangollen, and when asked for his ticket said he had given it up. The prisoner said he had bought a ticket at Llangollen, for which he had paid Is Id that he was in drink otherwise ho would not have con- ducted himself as he did at Wrexham. William Halston, ticket collector, said he saw the prisoner near the stop block on the down plat- form, from which it was possible to get on the road. Witness asked him if he had given up his ticket, and he replied that he had. The attention of Davies was then called to the prisoner. Mr Edgcumbe, station-master, said the ticket- collector called his attention to the prisoner, who, when asked if he could pay the fare, offered 9d, which witness refused. Had he paid the fare wit- ness would have accepted it. Inspector Lindsay said the prisoner was given into his custody. He said that he had no more money than 9d, but on being searched Is 4d was found upon him. The Magistrates fined prisoner 2s 6d and costs, with the fare, making a total of 10s. THURSDAY.—Before George Bradley, Esq., and J. F. Edisbury, Esq. A BATCH OF CONTRITE DESERTERS. John Williams, Joseph Warren, Robt. Bryant, Frank Faley, Denis Carey, and Frederick Parsons, privates of the 28th (Gloucestershire) Regimtnt, were charged by Sergt. Wynne with being deser- ters from that regiment, which is now lying at Preston. Sergt. Wynne said about six o'clock on the previous evening the six prisoners came to the Police Station, and said they wanted to give them- selves up as deserters from the 2Sth (Gloucester- shire) Regiment, stationed at Preston. They said they had broken out of barracks last Saturday, and had deserted that they had made away with their uniform, and had bought the clothes in which they appeared. They gave their names and their regi. mental numbers, and were locked up. The prisoners declined to ask any questions of the oiffcer, nor did they dispute the accuracy of the statement. They were remanded until to-day (Saturday), in order that the regimental authorities might b. communicated with. -+--

NOTES AND QlJERIES. TOWN AND COUNTRY. Easter has passed somewhat uneventfully. Anglers have, as a body, had but indifferent sport, the conditions being unfavourable. On Good Friday some thirty or forty fishermen visited the Alyn, and judging by results, there were decidedly more fishermen than fish. The local association offered prizes for competition, first honors being awarded to one whose catch totalled 8oz. I wonder how it would answer to offer a con- solation prize to those anglers who had the least success. The contest, I take it, would be a keen one. For instance, one individual caught a fluke —in more senses than one-and another sportsman captured a minnow. The two were wrapped care- fully in paper, and brought home in triumph. Together they might weigh something under an ounce! On Monday the rivers and streams were again visited by large numbers of sportsmen. Unusually big fish were seen in the river. It was in this way. A sturdy Unionist, who produces Welsh ale of the first quality (I make no charge for this advertisement), was fly-fishing. His accoutrements seem to have been somewhat clumsy, for as he was wading he tripped, and sank beneath the wave. < Another angler, of decorative proclivities, was lightly and cautiously stepping from stone to stone, when he slipped into the water, and got a thorough wetting. No lives were lost. The local Homing Pigeon Society opened the season on Monday, when the first fly took place. Eight or nine birds were sent in all good faith to Shrewsbury, and their proud proprietors awaited the result in fear and trembling. Two birùs, I hear, returned during the day, but particulars are wanting as to the fate of the others. Oil I I am told that there will be a struggle between i the cabs and militia. High-street can with diffi. culty accommodate the cabs, but how about the militia ? for they, too, will want to use the street if they are not going to encamp. Various suggestions have been put forward as to a head-quarters for a cabstand. The Beast Market is mentioned by one Councillor. Brook-street by another, and the Hirdir by a third. Perhaps the cabmen will open their minds on the subject. < F The 1st Volunteer Battalion Royal Welsh Fusi- liers has just lost a distinguished non-commissioned officer in the person of Sergt.-Mfjor Watts, who has to retire on account of age. < Sergt.-Major Watts joined the 52nd Regiment at the age of seventeen, was transferred to the 7th Royal Fusiliers, and served through the Crimea. He brought his company out of action after the battle of the Alma and that of Inkennan, was en- gaged at the capture of the Quarries, at both assaults of the Redan, and at various sortus. tie was made Sergt.-Major of his battalion, and is in possession of the Crimean medal, three clasps, Turkish medal, French war medal, good conduct medal, aud meritorious me?al. medal, au(i ineri'6orlutls Ine'la l Having been since 18l>9 instructor of (1 (Ruthin) Company, and Sergt.-Major of the Battalion, it has been decided to make him a presentation on his retirement, and I am sure that all connected with the regiment will desire to hon r a comrade who has completed a service, at home abru-td, of over forty years. « > I have received a programme ot tne season's operations to be carried out by the Buckley Engineer Voluuteers. It is arranged in book form, and shows that the work of the corps is conducted in a iii.,st systematic manner. It is easily under- stood why the corps is in such a state of proficiency when one sees the care that is exercised to bring about the desired result. Were the example set by the Buckley Engineers acted upon in other places there would be no occa- sion for regret. There seems to have been an unusual demand for hot cross buns in the town on (;0001 Friday, for I am reliably told that Messrs. Benson nul (jo. sold about 10,000 of these delicacies. If to this great number be added what was sold by the remaining bakers in the town, an idea can he; formed as to how many buns were consumed in obedience to what is a rather pleasant custom. I am right glad that Wrexham has spoken with no uncertain voice against that mo-it causeles3 Coercion Bill which Lord Salisbury has introduced to pacify Ireland, save the mark The meeting was very large, very enthusiastic, and very determined. Tha speeches were good, and the resolution, which was unanimously carried, was long enough and strong enough to sink any Tory ship. I liked the meeting because it was so business- like. No one minute was wasted, and two hours did the whole 01 the business. Lt was the best arranged meeting ever held, and may all the others be like unto it. Amen and amen. Short meetings are very popular. The closure should be applied with great firmness. Five minutes to the small speakers and twenty to the great ones, is ample. They save themselves and the audience. The Tories hold their counter blast on Thursday, and, of course, the most effective speeches will -come from the dissentient Liberals. I hope many Liberals will attend, because it is right to hear both sides, but pray abstain from any demonstra- tion against our former allies, and tlu not make their task more difficult than it is. Sir Robert Cunliffe, Col. West, and Mr Henry It bertson, are announced to speak, and it is sad that they are to be found defendiol, a policy which, I if applied to unfortunate Poles or Bulgarians, w .uld obtain from them eloquent denunciations. Strange how the views of these gentlemen change, when a nearer and dearer nation is suffering. # It is all very well for men to oay the Coercion Bill is only coercive to criminals. Of course, I know that, but there is the galling, maddening thought that perhaps many innocent persons, men who in all sincerity are advising their fellow countrymen for the best, may be lodged in orison for the smallest of small offences. if If such an act were applied to Wales, Welsh- men would not be worth their salt if they did not oppose it tooth and nail. Let Ireland try to manage her own affairs. She cannot make a greater mess of them than we have now for eighty-seven years. She will do better. Don't forget the fact that this Coercion Bill i3 to be for ever and ever. Liberals, to their sorrow, have tried coercion, but only for a short time. Why ? It failed. Force was no remedy. Tories seem to be unable to read events, and thev go on blindly the same stupid course. Will they never learn to trust the people ? It is the old, old story, and yet many Liberals are heloiu^ to keep up the I delusion. ALFRED QCJZ.

WREXHAM GAS LIGHT CJMPA^Y The Board of Trade have presented to Parliament two returns respecting the authorised Gas under- takings of the United Kingdom. One give3 full particu'ars made up to the 25th March, 1St.i, of all those belonging to Local Authorities, and the other of those belonging to public companies, or private individuals, who have been legally authorised to supply Gas to certain specified districts. The latter accounts are up to the 31st December, 1:S85. Each undertaking is established under one or more Acts of Parliament, which define its amount of capital, the maximum dividends it may pay, and the amount it may borrow from the public. In about SO per cent. of the cases a maximum price is prescribed, beyonl which Gas is not to be charged. The highest is at small places, such as Ilkeston and Droitwich, where Ss per 1,000 cubie feet is the maximum, and Sidm >uth where it is 8" 4d. At the former the price actually charged 13 2s 7<1, and at the latttr 6s 8d, with a discount of 5d. Mossley has a maximum rate of 3s only. Leeds one of 3s 9d, and only charges Is lOtI, which seems to be the lowest rate in the United Kingdom, The illuminating power is also generally dxed, usually at 14 candles, but it ranges from I2-candle power to 20, which it is at Southport, where 21 candle power is supplied. In spite of the introduction of late years oi the electric and other descriptions of artificial light, the consumption of Gas is rapidly increasing it is almost impossible to realise the extent of the consumption, which in 1885 86, extended to 77, 3J3, 670, 197 cubic feet. Few persons can really grasp the full meaning sf one million, but here we have seventy-seven thousand three hundred and ninety-three millions. To supply this to 2 095 OZ5 consumers, and to 402,074 public lamps, 8 378,004 tons of coal We? carbonised, and produced 84,637,727,635 cubic feet of Gas. The difference between the production and the consumption being ?fo«-\n w?rks. on gone to waste, from the iS,Jb? miles of mains ald other pipes through which it moves before it reaches the recordin0g meter. This Company was established under Wrexham Gas Act, 1870, c, 12, and on the 31st December, 1885, had a total authorised share capital of £ 50 000 consisting of E12,000 in 10 per cent, stock, E38,000 in 7 81?t' stock. Of these the first was issned and of the last 921,000, giving a paid up cap;tal of ?f33 3?000000 on which the maximum dividends authorised, or the standard ratio for sliding scale are 10 and 7 per cent. The dividends paid on each class of stock during the year were 10 and 7 per cent. The total loan capital authorised, including debenture stock, at 31st December, 1885. was nn and the total issued, including debenture £ ~'i? was £ 8,7aO On the loans and debentures of the Company the rate of interest paid during the year was 4 per cent. According to the Act under whjfi-ch »T tth? e Company was established, the max?m charge per 1,000 cubic feet of ? must no?eed within radius of one mile 43, a?-c oacmi!e ??nd over two miles 4s 6d, above two mi?? ?. The oacT tual price charged during the year was to private consumers and for n?? ? 3s 6d, 43, and 43 l)d respectIVely; discount ™1! 3s1 6d, 43, and 4s f.d respectively I discount o^u'- The annual sum c harged f«L r r6Ut the jCoympafeny durin&K the SveaBr wagssBp S!xty light meters ¡md for the supply of !JJ.b¡;c hghts. Accordmg to the authority under "hi<* corcpSyw«gfo^r the illuminating power of the gas to be supplifd must be equal Sb  candles. Comp:my's test shows an average of 1 ¿ '33 candles. The number of tons of Coal carboui sed duriii- 0 the year 1885 were -1: 972 for   tIS private C;JD8Umers. &c". were supplied with 3/,107.300 CUbIC feet and pubhc lamps (exciusive of amount used at works), with 3 550 qnft S?:  The length of the Maine is about 16 m'les, and the number of cinsumers on the 31it December S.?,?"SC :S- .?"" publi lamps were supplied. e year 230

LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET Market opened rather steadier^i^a^yth^6f, 't^han 7- oa Market opened rather steadier, if anything,   Tuesday, for wheat, but the dem in,l „ not at all 'luesd?y, Indian corn steadv at ?1? ?1 ??B?'?" ?'t?u'.et, New mixed American, 4-Uo 4, o' i B^an8 quiet,  American,  4z3 and 28s 6d is the highest nnV» t °F ?? Peas Iuiet, at Tues d a? y's r?e at Hvo. 'xed a the ? ^Oats ra sln ^tTho^- We?h? milder this ?orni?. with slight shower. I LONDON CORN MARKET. Lo-"ON, Friday. Firmer market for wheat. Am?erS ican' £ ?riday- ? higher, and rather moren?oney me oney Flour quiet, but steady. Maize n???' values. Other articles quiet. Weather S; ? '?