Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

UNIONISM IN FLINTSHIRE. I MEETING A'l CAERGWRLE. On Wednesday evening, a Unionist meeting was- held at the Assembly Room, Caergwrle. Col. Trevor Roper occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance, amongat those present being Mrs Trevor Roper, Mr P. P. Pennant. Mr W. J. Stewart, Liver- pool Mr \V. G. Barcroft, Mr Kortwright, Plasteg Mr and Misa Shariman, Mr W. W. Gibbons, Bryn Castle Mr W. H. Roberts, Stryt Issa Rev. John Rowlands, Rev. Robert Roberts and Mrs Roberts, Mr W. W. Mill;nszfnn. Mr H. G. Robert., Mr E. O. Probert, f erlt,.IDltrnc'qr Cooper. Mr Jos. Griffiths, Mr R. J. rarry, Xaboolhott ia Mr W. Pieroy, Glyn Arms Mr vv. xt. oauvage, Mr H. H. Bowman, and Mr Maurice William?. The Chairman having briefly opened the meeting, Mr P. P. Pennant proposed the following resolution, II l'hat this meeting desires to lecord its warm approval of the domestic and foreign pol'cv of Her Majesty's Government, and especially of Mr Balfour's just.and firm administration in Ireland, and further expresses its unabated conifdence in their wisdom and their patriotism." He said the Government had been in power for four or five years, and it was a Government in an exceptional position. It was in an exceptional position because it was supported by two parties-by the solid Conservatives and by the whole cream of the Liberal party. (Cheers.) As far as he was aware, at no period in the history of that I country had they seen in power a Government, which had been supported by the cream of both parties, and he had no doubt that that was one of the reasons why the career of the present Government had been more successful than that of any Govern- ment during the whole of that century. (Hear, hear.) With regard to foreign affairs, during the last three or four years their position had been satisfactory almost in every part of the world-they had had peace with respect. And they might depend upon it that the state of their foreign affairs affected every working man throughout the whole kingdom, because it affected the business of the country, and so the wages and pockets of everybody. (Hear, hear.) Referring to the domestic policy of the Government, Mr Pennant said he was perfectly certain that, if. they would compare the amount of rates they had paid that half-year with what they paid before the Government brought in the Local Government Act, they would find that they were now paying a very much leas amount in rates than they did then. (Cheerp.) And while this, he would remind them, had been done, imperial taxation at the same time had been reduced. (Cheers ) Owing to the satis- factory policy of the Government both at home and abroad, business men had confidence in the Govern- ment. Confidence gave credit, and credit meant money. Thus there was business, trade and com- merce, and plenty of work for everybody. What he wanted to affirm was that the Government by its conduct of foreign and domestic affairs had deserved their confidence, and that the best thing they could do was to keep them in power as long as they could, so that the blessings they had had in the past might be continued in the future. (Cheers) He could not help expressing his satisfaction at seeing before him a gentleman connected with an important Government office, and he only hoped that be was going to link them a bit closer with the rest of the world. (Cheers). He had great pleasure in moving the resolution. Mr J. W. Stewart, in seconding, after stating that a good deal was said on the platform which was not true, and that he himself never brought forward any facts unless be had verified them as well as he could said it was very important not to run away with the first statement they heard or read. If they did what would be their impression with regaid to the relations of the immediate followers of Mr Gladstone and the immediate followers of Mr Parnell and the Anti-Parnellites ? Ireland had been a trouble to England and he believed they themselves had been the cause of much of that trouble, but he did not think it was a proper thing for them to cut that country adrift, and let it work out its own salvation. He did not think it was an English or a Welsh wav of doing it. (Hear, hear). They were asaured hv speakers in the Houes of Commons that Mr Glad- stone's scheme of Home Rule had been accepted by the Irish members. Quite recently, in November of last year, Lord Hartington had said that that idea of acceptance by the Irish leaders was founded upon a fallacy, and that the Irish members meant to use the measure as a stepping stone to complete independence. Mr Morley at once replied that Lord Hartington must have forgotten the words of Mr Parnell to the effect that he had accepted the measure. The sole confidence up to November last year that the Home Rule measure would satisfy the Irish people, as represented by the Irish members, was the word of Mr Parnell. He (Mr Stewart) wished to ask any Gladstomaa at the present moment" What would he now give for the word of Mr Parnell ?" (Hear, I hear.) They had as a iact that Mr Gladstone had said that unless Mr Parnell relinquished at the present the leadership of the Irish party, Mr Glad- stone would have to depart into private life. Well, early in December, when the question was put to him (Mr Stewart) as to what would be the result of Mr Gladstone's manifesto, be had ventured to say that neither Mr Parnell nor Mr Gladstone would go. (Hear, hear.) Mr Stewart then dealt at some length with Home Rule and, in doing so, said it impossible for any English leader to deal with the people as represented by their so called representatives in Parliament. They did not represent :ne Irish people, but the rowdy section of the Irisn tu America, the fenians and the Clan-na»Gael, and he would be untrue to Ireland if he believed that any one of those eighty-five members represented the real honest and true feeling of the people of the sister island of Ireland. (Cheers.) He then referred IT the Light Railways scheme, and to the magnificent amount of 240,000 raised by the Unionist party and by a very few exceptions amongst the Gladstonian party for relief of the distress in Ireland, and said that the next Government in power, whatever it might be, would I have fewer difficulties to cope with in Ireland. because of the firm and just administration of Mr Balfour. (Hear, bear.) MrStewartthen referred to the foreign policy of the Government, and said Lord Salisbury had secured in Africa's vast and enormous tracts of land so that an Englishman could march from Capetown to Cairo on British territory, with the exception of one small strip of German Territory over which England had a right of way. (Cheerp.) The climate in many of the district* was as healthy, or even healthier, than the climate of their own country. The land was rich in minerals and was suitable for agriculture. They might not live to see it. but he felt convinced that in the hi&tory of the 20th century the great African Empire founded by Lord Salisbury would play a great part. (Cheers.) On the Chairman putting the resolution to the meeting, four voted against it, and he declared it carried. 011 the motion of Mr H. G. Roberta, seconded by Mr Sharman, a vot3 of thanks was accorded to Mr Pennant and Mr Stewart. Mr Pennant replied, and proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman. Mr Stewart seconded the resolution, which was most warmly accorded. The Chairman having replied, the meeting was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. RHYL. I On luesday evening, at a Unionist demonstration at RhyJ, Sir R. A. Cunliffe moved a resolution, ap- proving of the foreign and domestic policy of the Government. Sir William Charley, Q.C., seconded, and it was carried. ST. ASAPH. I On Monday evening a meeting was held at the National School. Mr P. P. Pennant presided, and was supported on the platform by Mr Stewart aud Mr Lowry, of Liverpool, Mr R. J. Sisson, and Dr. Heaton. On the motion of Mr Lowry a vote of con- ifdence in the Government was passed. A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman. The meeting was very poorly attended, about sixty persons being rr :sent. I

EDUCATIONAL 0- CHANGES AT I PENYGELLI. PROPOSED SCHOOL AT VRONDEG. I The monthly meeting of the Bersham School Board was held at the Clerk's ofifces, Wrexham. on Thurs- day, when there were present-Mr Wilcoxon, chair- man Mr Benjamin Harrison, vice-chairman; Mr Hugh Jones, and Mr W. Matthews; Mr Thomas Bury, clerk. THE TREASURER. I On the motion of Mr Hugh Jones, seconded by Mr Harrison, Mr James Williams, manager of the North and South Wales Bank. Wrexham, was appointed treasurer at a salary of 28, as before, in the place of the late Mr T. H. Jones. PROPOSED CHANGE OF SCHOOLS. I The Chairman brought forward the question of tratieferrinl, the infants from the Tabor Hill School to Penygelli Boys' School, and the removal of the boys to Tabor Hill. He said the attendance committee at Penygelli had gone into the matter as requested, and had arrived at the decision that the change should be made. The Inspector had made strong remarks upon the attendance at Tabor Hill in his report and at the concert. The Chairman said he had found that the averrge attendance of the infants was only 131, and it should be over 200. The position of the school, which was much exposed, had much to do with this, and the children were so blown about by the wind that it was not safe for them to go. The boys would gain by going to Tabor Hill, because it was larger, and this suited the growing requirements of the attendance. The infants, too, when at Penygelli School, coul(i be taken by their sisters, and this would be safer. He was of opinion that Standard 1. should be removed from the infant School. It would be necessary to make alterations at Tabor Hill, but this would be refunded by the grant. Mr Matthews suggested that the matter should be deferred for a larger attendance of members. The Chairman pointed out that the whole question would come up again, for the proposal would have to be submitted to the Education Department. Mr Harrison seconded the proposal, and it was unanimously agreed to. PROPOSED SCHOOL AT TRONDEG. The Chairman introduced the question of having a mixed school built at Vrondeg, near Hafod wen He pointed out that there were many children in the dis- trict who were over two miles from the schools, and consequently the Board had no power to compel them to attend school. He thought the expense would not be more than 9500, which would be a farthing in the 2, and if Bersham was made a mixed school Miss Plant could take charge of the Vrondeg school. He was aware that there was no power to move in the matter, for notice had not been given, but he thought it well to ventilate the subject. It was agreed to leave the question stand over until the census had been taken. in order to have official figures. The Chairman said as time went on his argument would become stronger, owing to the increase of the population in the district. The Board then rose.

WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THURSDAY, JANUARY 29TH. Present Capt. Griffith-Boscawen (in the chair), Mr S. T. Baugh and Mr John Rogers (vice-chairmen), Sir Robert Egerton and Mr Archibald Peel, Rev P. W. Sparling. Messrs John Bithell, F. A. Sturge, Edward Roberts, John Jones, Edwin Edwards, J. Tudor Rogers, John Edwards, Geo. Clarke, Richard Randles, J. W. Evans, Geo. Heyward, William Roberts, Ed. Tunnah, J. H. Thomas, Hezekiah Jones, Simon Jones, and W. E. Samuel, Mr J. Oswell Bury. clerk. I THE LATB TREASURER. I The Chairman said since the last meeting of the Board the treasurer of the Union, Mr Thos. Henry Jones, manager of the North and South Wales Bank, had dildo Mr Jones had held the post for 14 years, and was appointed in succession to the late Mr Wyatt, when there was a keen competition between the two banks for the post. According to the orders of the Local Government Board, a bank could not be made treasurer, but the manager could for the appointment was a personal one. The late Mr Jones had proved a most efficient treasurer. and had always been kind and courteous to the officials, and all connected with the Union, and he thought it was only right that the Board should express its sympathy with the family of the deceased. He moved that the Clerk write a letter conveying the regret of the Board. Mr Baugh seconded the resolution, which was agreed to. The Chairman gave notice that the Board would at its next meeting (Feb. 12th) proceed to the election of a treasurer, and the guardians agreed that no can- vassing should be allowed. In reply to Mr Sturge, the clerk said no salary was paid the treasurer and no interest was paid. The Chairman eaid the Local Government Board would not allow interest to be paid. THE NEW LABOR MISTRESS. I The Visiting Committee, to whom the task was assigned of appointing a labor mistress, reported upon the subject. The candidates were Miss S. Annie Thomas, Wellington-road, Wrexham Mrs Elizabeth Hill, Felin Puleston; Miss E. M. Jones Carlton, Sutton, near Chester; Mrs J. Beattie, Cottage Homes, Fazakerley, Liverpool, and Miss Isabella Graham, Bromfield House, Rhos. The Committee invited Mrs Hill and Miss Graham to attend a special meeting, and this having been done, they re- commended the appointment of Miss Graham. The Guardians interviewed both ladies, and on the motion of the Chairman seconded by Mr E. Roberts, Miss Graham was elected. NEW TRAMP ACCOMMODATION. I The question of providing extra room for the vagrants had been remitted to the Visiting Com- mitteee, and that body now furnished a report, from which the following extract is taken The Committee examined the plans for accommodation for casual paupers presented by Mr A. C. Baugh. These are-(l) a plan for constructing a new ward for female casuals to the west of the existing cells. (2) A plan for converting the pre-ent joiner's sh )p and stable into a ward for the receptio-i of ei-.bt females, and for converting the existing female ward into cells for male casuals. t3) To construct a new associated ward for twelve male casuals on the ground of the school garden, adjoining the present male wards on the opposite side of the passage. Consider- ing the uncertainty of the continuance of the high numbers of male casuals who have been lately admitted, the Com- mittee recommend that Plan 3. which affords sufficient extra accommodation at the lowest cost he adopted. In reply to Mr Simon Jones, Mr Bessell, the Master, reported that eincfl December lst the tramps had been in excess of the accommodation on four occasions, but OR two of these the excess had only been one. On the other days there had been eleven and eight over the cells provided. The Chairman said that it was very unfortunate that the tramps did not distribute themselves. (Laughter.) The Master, in reply to Mr Edward Roberts, said that two tramps were when necessary placed in one cell. Mr Roberts It is very objectionable. The Chairman Mr Peel objects. (Laughter.) Mr Peel: No, the Local Government Board objects. Mr Roberts felt that there was at present no neces- sity to spend any money on the subject. Mr Baugh said he had maved that the matter should stand over until November, in order to see what could be done. The Local Government Board had i i « ■ • 1 i < i i ordered extra accommodation to be provided, so tnat it would have to be done. Accordingly he moved the adoption ot the report. The Chairman, while expressing every regard for the report of the Visiting Committee, thought it would have been very desirable if the female tramps could have been 80 accommodated as to he nearer the porteress. At present they were eo far away from that official as to be almost from under her control. Mr Peel regretted that there should be any extra expense thrown on the Union, but he felt that the orders of the Local Government Board should bs obeyed. Mr Edward Roberts asked if the tramps would be together in the new ward. The Chairman said thf. would It was an II t. d d association ward. and vould accommodate twelve. Mr Roberts asked w)- could not the tramps be put two in a cell. .A y could not the tramps be put The Chairnrun That is objected to. Sir Kon^ Fgarton Two is company and three is none. vL*u^'nter.) ••6 Chairman said that the old fashioned tramp vfhare all the men were crowded together, was ?ected to and abolished. Then the separate cells I were introduced. Now the old system seemed t) be — ? t-? ? t.!?? ?r coming into tavor. There appeareG *o u"  S I fashson in tramp accommodation, which made It hard I to follow. (Laughter and bear, hear.) Mr Simon Jones considering that the figures read showed there was no necessity for extra accommoda- tion, moved the adoption of the report, except that part which referred to the plans. Mr Edward Roberts seeonded. The Chairman said that as the Local Government Board had ordered the wo:k to be done, he hoped the resolution would not be passed, for the guardians would have to do the work. Mr John Rogers seconded Mr Jsaugn s pro- positition. On a division there voted-For the plans fourteen, against, six. The report was adopted, and the plans will be submitted to the Local Government Board for approval. THE SANITARY MEETING. I The Chairman urged upon all members ot tne Sanitary Authority to attend the meeting to be held on Tuesday, because several matters of great impoit- ance would be considered. STATISTICAL. I The Master reported as follows :-week ending Jan. 2hi, number in the House 221, last week 209. corresponding week last year 222. Vagrants relieved 32, last 71. Imbeciles 34. In school, boys 19 girls 28, total 47 receiving industrial training, boys 13, girls 10, total 23. Out-relief. Mr Cheetham, .£12 93 8d to 127; Mr Owen. 237 143 6d to 384 Mr Williams, 227 83 41 to 275 and Mr Evans, E21 2s to 157. Week ending Jan. 28'h, number in the House 208, last week 221. last year 228. Vagrants 45, last year 86. Imbeciles 33. In school, boys 19, girls 28, total 47; receiving industrial train- ing-boys 13. girls 10. total 23. Out-relief-Mr Cheetham. £1114i to 127 persons Mr Owen, £33 2s to 378; Mr Williams, 223 Ils 6d to 274 and Mr Evans, R17 181 to 152.

ARMY, MILITIA, AND VOLUNTEERS. Mr Guy Francis Carelton has been gazett3d second lieut. in the 3rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The Shropshire Yeomanry have decided to hold a military tournament, which will not be confined to the Yeomanry, but prizss will be offered to the Artillery and Riflta Volunteers of the country. To- wards the prize fund the officers have subscribed 230, in addition to two silver cups given annually for sword-cutting on horse back. Captains the Hon G. Ormsby-Gore. T. R. Cholmondeley, and Lord Kenyon, and Lieut F. Hurt-Sitwell hava been "ected a committee, with Sergeants Felton and Rumsey as hon. secs. Capt. G. C. R. C. Fenwick, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, retires from the service, receiving a gratuity, with permissom to retain his rank and wear the prescribed uniform. We understand that the field-day between the Wrexham and Chester garrisons, which had been postponed on account of the severity of the weather, will probably take place on the 10th of next month, in the neighbourhood of Llay, and that instructions have been issued for the Volunteers, who will be able to attend, to be there by 10.30 a.m. We would be glad to see a good muster of Vounteers, as such operationf:, carried out in conjunction with regular troops, are very beneficial and instructive. Could we not have a sham fight and review about twice or thrice during the year at holiday time, when men need not forfeit one-sixth of their week's wages in order to take part ? There are Good Friday, Easter Monday or Easter Tuesday, Whit Monday. The troops available to take part would be the Depflt II.W.F.. about 80; A and B Companies 1st V.B.Ii. W.F., Wrexham, about 160; C Company, Ruabon, 70; E half-company, Gresford, 50; F Com- pany. Gwersyllt, 70; Caergwrle Company, 2nd V.B.R. W.F., 90; Mold Company, 90; and Hawar- den Company, 80 total infantry about 700 men. In addition there are the Buckley Company of Engineers and the Wrexham Troop Denbighshire Hussars. Frum the infantry cyclists and signallers could be obtained for the opposing forces. For such a force Caergwrle Castle and neighbour- hood appears to be the most convenient for the scene of operations, and might be defended by the three Companies of the 2nd V.B. and the Engineers, the other troops forming the attacking column. The Gresford Company is annually practised, and on the Queen's birthday fires a royal salute with four small cannon, belonging to Mr Dixon, Rose Cottage, Gresfoid, we believe. These pieces are properly mounted on carriages, and each cou!d be drawn by two horses, so that if the owner would kindly lend them for such an occasion, a field battery could be added to the attacking force. After the operations had finished with the march past, etc., competitions might take place between the various Companies in physical drill, striking and packing tents, tugs of war, and other sports. It would appear some of the Town Councillors of Denbigh do not evince that interest for the material welfare and prosperity of the borough and its inhabit- ants, which is supposed to exist in the heait3 of civic authorities, and of which so much is heard at election times. From the report of the last meeting of the Denbigh Council one would imagine that the presence of a regiment of soldiers in the neighbourhood of the town would but very slightly increase the trade, commerce, and general well-being of the locality, but would tend to corrupt the morals of its population. Such opinions ard sentiments are not those of people accustomed to the society of soldiers, and it is the first time in our experience that the presence of a body of soldiers has been objected to. Soldiers are no worse than their fellows in civil life, but in our opinion somewhat better, for their discipline has a great tendency to curb any inclination to excesses, which may, unobserved, be indulged in by civilian". Ireland has the reputation of being a moral country, yet we never heard of any of its towns objecting to the presence of soldiers. On the contrary, we have known petitions presented by the inhabitants of towns in the south and west of Ireland to retain the troops in their midst, when threatened with their withdrawal altogether. As regards the prosperity accruing to a town from the presence of soldiers, we need not say much beyond pointing out the fact of over £ 20,000 in the shape of pay and allowances of all sorts being available for circulation in the course of a year, and shopkeepers need not be told what that means to them.

DISTRICT NEWS. MOLD. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION.—During the week a gentleman whose name need nob transpire just yet, has signified his intention of giving 2100 to the build- ing fund of the intfrmediate school, about to be built in Mold. The committee are confident of meeting the requirements laid down by the County Council before the end of April, and we are informed that the committee are in lnegotiation for the purchase of a site, three or four places being mentioned as likely. DEATH OF MR WALKER.- We! regret to announce the death of Mr Walker, of the Globe Inn,which took place somewhat suddenly on Wednesday morning. He had been ailing for a considerable time, his com- plaint being dropsy, brought on by a weak action of the heart,but had been better for the last week or two, and able to get about. He woke up the servant about seven o'clock on Wednesday morning, and about three quarters of an hour afterwards, on Mrs Walker coming in to wake him, she found him lying on his side quite dead. Mr Walker was a quiet inoffensive man, and had been in the house for some years. THE COOKERY CLASSES.—At the Town Hall on Friday evening, the first of a series of cookery demon- strations took place in connection with the series in- augurated by the local committee of intermediate education, under the direction of the joint committee. The lady instructress was Miss Oslar, of Chester, and there was an excellent attendance, most of the pupils making free use of pencil and paper, while Miss Oslar explained how the several dishes were made. She gave several very interesting illustrations how to pre. pare economical dishes for an artisan's family, accom- panying each with ample explanation, which appeared to be intelligently followed by the pupils generally. They was a large attendance of ladies composing the committee of management, among whom we noticed Mesdames A. T. Keene, P. A. Lloyd, R. T. Webber, G. E. Trevor Roper, W. B. Rowden, the teachers of the elementary schools, Miss Jones, See. At the close several young ladies entered their names for the practical class, which precedes the demonstration next week. ENTERTAINMENT AT PENTRE.—On Thursday night in last week an entertainment was given in the Calvinistic School Chapel, at Pentre. in aid of the Clothing Club and American organ fund. The gentle- man announced to take the chair, Mr Morgan Morgans, was unable to he present, but sent a hand. some donation in tid of the fund, and in his absence Mr David Arthur, MynyddiBsa, presided. After he had givt-n an inttreating opening address, the pro- gramme was dealt with, and among other things songs semi-sacred in character were given by Miss Serviah Davies and Luthei Wynne, the latter of whom was rewarded with a hearty encore. Recitations were given by Miss M. J. Jones, Miss M. A. Tyler, Miss Martha Lloyd Jones, Miss Lizzie Lloyd, Miss Hannah Davies (Carlo and the child), and Master T. H. Parry. Choruses were sune Ly the children und er the leadership of Mr R. G. Davies-II The Stin,lay School Volunteers," "Y Nefol Wiad." "Y perer- inion, "Geira u Chwerwon, &c. Debates were also carried on among the childreV-Master P. Collins. Misses M. J. Jones and E. A. Edwards. There were besides several competitions, first in reciting the hymn "Aimarw raid i mi, which was won by Miss E. A. Edwards, Misses Lizzie Lloyd and M. A. Tyler being equal seconds. Second, in reading Proverbs xxr., 24 29. Third, in interpreting, when Jno. Owen, Ed. Edwards, and R. Williams, Compton House, came out tiret, second, and third respectively. Fourth, in acting as precentors, those having no tech- nical knowledge of music only to compete, Mr Hugh Jones, LeRd Mills, winning. Fifth, in extempore speaking, Mr R. Williams and Mr R. Owen coming I out first and second. The whole meeting was a most enjoyab'e one, an d the usual compliments having been paid to the Chairman, the meeting dispersed after singing With y proes y mae lie." PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY.—Before J. Scolt Bankes, P. B. Davies Cooke, P. A. Lloyd, E. J hompson, E. H. Wain, and J. Watkinson, Esqrs. Vagrancy. James Curran, an Irishman, was in custody charged with begging in Bnckley, on Satur- day, when he was found by Sergt. Jones and locked "P "Ordered to gaol for three days. Drunkenness John Murphy, charged by P.C. iiarker with drunkenness and disorderly conduct, in High-street, was fined 5s and costs. School Cases. The following fines were imposed for irregular attendance :-J oseph Williams, Garden- place,5. and John Jones, Alyn-terrace, 28 fid. I .A Gang of Rough Lads at Bucklej.-J ohn Bevaf), a lad living at Buckley, was charged by Maria Edwards, a middle-aged woman, -with assaulting her. She was a quiet woman, and tlie lads took advantage of her, a number of them teasing her and indecently assaulting her on the 21st inst. They got round her, tore her clothes, and behaved in a shameful manner. A Mrs Jones said the complainant was in a sad state, and a lad named Isaac Williams, of the Square, saw the defendant jump on the woman.-The Chairman said it was a shameful thing to do, and most black- guardly.-The boy was ordered to have six strokes of the bitch rod, to be given by the father in the presence of Sergt. Thomas Joues. COUNTY COURT, FRIDAY.—Before his Honor, Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd. Looking after Repairs.-Peel v. Hunter. Walter Peel, foreman of works to Mr T. Bate, of Kelsterton, fined Miss Frances Alice Hunter, of Rockcliffe, Flint, for 95, for preparing specifications and acting as clerk of the works. Mr T. W. Hughep, of Flint, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Brasaey, Cheater, was for the defence.—The plaintiff's case was, he was employed to draw up specifications and superintend some repairs for the defendant to the roof of a house, and to a stone sea wall. These repairs came to over 2100, and he drew up the specifications for Mr Blane, a contractor, of Connah'a Quay, who tendered. The plaintiff paid about thirty visits to look after the work from beginning to end, and he gave a certificate it had been properly done, He heard that some men had been on the roof, and very likely they might have broken the slates.—Mr Edward Blane, con- tractor, said be did the work according to the specifi- cations. He thought the C5 charged was a reasonable sum.-Robert Edwards, builder, Mold, said the amount claimed was a reasonable sum.—Miss Hunter said the work done to the roof was defective, and the rain came through. When plaintiff was asked his charge be said he would leave it to her.—James Harden, builder, Flint, deposed to seeing the roof. There were some slates broken, and there were marks of wet coming through the ceiling.—Alice Sparks, servant to the defendant, also gave evidence.—His Honor said he would not allow for the preparing of the specifications, as they were practically the same as given to plaintiff by Mr Blane. He should, how- ever, allow 22 10s for plaintiff's services as clerk of the works, including B2 paid into court, and court and ad vocate's fees. Disputed Shop Account.-David Morris 11. Elias .Hughe,s.-The plaintiff, who formerly kept a small shop at Golftyn, Connah's Quay, sued the defendant, who goes to sea, for 220 17s, goods supplied.—Mr H. G. Roberts appeared for plaintiff, and defendant was represented by Mr J. P. Cartwright.—It appeared from the plaintiff's wife's story that on occasions when Mr Hughes was at sea his wife was supplied with goods.-As there was some difficulty in under- standing the accounts, His Honor adjourned the case so that Mr A. H. Parry, the Registrar's clerk, should go through the accounts, and see how things actually et'>od. Family Affairs.-Claim and Counter- CZaiin.- Beavan v. J<nes.—The plaintiff, Jane Beavan, widow, living at LIong, sued her son-in-law, who is a collier, living a1; MynyddisBa, for £9 lis 10J for money lent and for board and lodging. A counter claim had been made by the defendant for 1:20 17s 7d for work done. &c.- Mr H. G. Roberts appeared for plaintiff, and Mr J. B. Maratcn for the defendant.—It appeared that the defendant had lodged with the plaintiff, and for twelve weeks when he was out of work she never had a penny from him. He agreed to pay 121 a week. She did not deny having some of her son-in-law'a furniture, which she would give up when he paid his debt.—Mrs Roberts, plaintiff's sister-in-law, gave evidence on her behalf.—For the defence, Jones said he lived with the late Mr Beavan, the plaintiff's husband, for some years. He was only out of work for twelve weeks, and he then worked for him on Mr Hargreaves' farm at Llong.—After Mr Hargreaves had been called, His Honor gave judgment for the plaintiff on the claim for £9 118 10J, including 22 16J 6d paid into court. With regard 1) the counter-claim, judgment would be for 212 5a 7d, this amount to be reduced to 93 providing the furniture be given up in ten days. Costs would be on the amounts actually recovered.

TECHNICAL CLASSES. We are informed on the highest authority that the paragraph written by our correspondent Rambler last week with regard to the standing of Mold in respect to Technical and Intermediate Education was under, than over stated. We are also informed on the same authority, that in respect to the progress made as to the technical classes under the arrangement arrived at by the County Council, Flintshire is ahead, not only of all the counties in Wales, but of any county in the United Kingdom. This fact, we underst and, was to be brought out at a meeting which was held at Shrewsbury yesterday (Friday), and is due almost wholly to the exertions of the County Joint Committee, of which Mr J. Herbert Lewis is the chairman, and the Dean of St. Asaph, Messrs P. P. Pennant, P. Mostyn Williams, and R. A. Jones, 4, Harrington-street, Liverpool, are mem- bers. With respect to the Mold district over eighty half-crown season tickets have been taken for the physiography classes held on Thursday afternoons, and above sixty half-crown tickets for the cookery classes on Friday afternoons and evenings. The farmers or Agricultural Committee met last Wed- nesday, and selected several fields for the purpose of grass and manure experiments, the final choice being left to the Joint Committee, and steps are being taken not only for peripatetic dairy lessons, but for a series of lectures on agricultural chemistry. The next season will undoubtedly be a most busy one in the Mold district, as all classes are deeply interested in the work undertaken.

I DREADFUL ACCIDENT AT THE STATION. ) A dreadful accident occurred at the Railway Station on Saturday, a little after noon, by which a porter, named John Williams, aged twenty-seven, lost his life. The deceased was a native of Bangor, but had been engaged in the goods warehouse for about four yearp, and was married, his wife being a native of Greenfield, near Holywell. He lived in one of the two houses called Glanaber, in Braok-atreet, and as we are informed, was in the habit of going home for his meals across the railway, over the wall at the end of the cemetery, and so across by the tan yard at Glanrafon to hi< house. It was said that he was on his way to dinner on Saturday, a little beyond his usual time, and crossing when two trains were shunting. It is thought he became confused, and was struck down, three of the wagons, two of them empty, and one loaded with empty carboys going over his chest, the first wheel of the fourth wagon being upon him before the trains were stopped. As will be seen, there was considerable doubt in the minds of the jurymen as to what was his immediate business when the accident occurred, but nothing definite was ascertained. The inquest was held at the County Hall on Mon- day afternoon before Mr W. Davies, coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr John Price, New-street, was the foreman, Mr Fenna, Chester, representing the Rail- way Company, and Mr Llewelyn Eaton the relatives e re l atives of the deceased. Thop. Ackerley, foreman porter at the Mold Station, said about 12.40 p.m. on Saturday, he was coming down the line in the direction of the Station, and the other side of the signal box. There were two engines shunting, and he noticed that a truck was off the line. He called out to Thomas Williams, the brakesman, asking what was the matter ? Williams replied, saying Oh, come here, here is a man under the wheels." Witness went up and saw it was John Williams, who appeared to be quite dead, three wagons having gone over him, the wheel of the fourth being on his- breast. He had signalled to the driver, who stopped the train immediately. The man, a very quiet sober one, had been engaged about four years at the station, so he was fully acquainted with the work. In answer to members of the jury, Mr Ackerley said he had seen the deceased walking along the six-foot, coming in the direction of the signal box to meet witness, who was walking also towards the signal box, but from the opposite direction, up the line. The deceased was going, as witnesa had after- wards been told, to his dinner, but witness did not know that of his own knowledge, though he knew that going to his dinner he generally went that way. There were two trains shunting in the station, one on the up line and the other in the coal yard. Both trains were shunting, and four of the wagons were being brought from the up line along the cross over to the down line, and it was these which went over the deceased. The deceased was a steady man and really understood what was going on. Witness did not think he anticipated any danger. In answer to Mr Eaton, witness said deceased was rather late going to his dinner, but he could not say whether he was taking any message or telegram to the signal box, and he had no means of knowing. The deceased could see the two trains shunting, and he must have deliberately got off the six-foot on to the four-foot, in the confusion of the moment probably, but could not tell, and perhaps in getting out of the way of the one train he got in the way of the other. That was the explanation which suggested itself to the witness. Thomas Williams, brakesman of one of the trains which were shunting at the time, said he had brought up some empty coaches. which he had shunted on to the goods siding, and was artanging his train subsequently when he saw the deceased, and immediately he was knocked down and run over. He gave the signal to the driver, who stopped the engine, when Ackerley came up and told him to fetch a stretcher. He thought he was about six yards off when he first saw the deceased, and he saw the wagons go over his chest, but though he was so near he could not say whether the deceased had his face or his back to the train which knocked him over.—The jury here expressed a wish to see the spot where the accident happened, and they went to the place in a body, and on their return proceeded to examine the witness again, but it was evident that the accident had such an effect on him that he was quite confused, and unable to give a clear account of what he had witnessed. Some of the jury were under tha impression that the deceased had committed suicide, others had been told that he was taking a telegram to the Bignal box. On behalf of the Company, Mr Fenna said it was wholly immaterial so far ai the Company was concerned whether the deceased was taking a message or telegram to the signal box, or wht ther he was going to his dinner, it made no differ- ence. Mr Cartwright, the stationmaster, made a state- ment to the effect that he saw the deceased in the goods warehouse about twenty minutes before the accident happened. He had no telegram that morn. ing, nor did he send the deceased with either to the Rignal box. Nevertheless, he may have gone with one, though not to his (Mr Cartwright's) knowledge. Thomas D. Harper, junior clerk in the goods department, saw the deceased about 122;), and he did not see him nive after then. The deceased told him he was going to his dinner. He said nothing about a message or telegram. Joseph Jones, the signal man, produced h:8 hook, and no message or telegram had been received from the deceased between the hours of ten and one. Mr Ackerley said the body of the deceased had been searched, and no Bcrap of paper of any sort was found upon him indicating that he bore anything to the signal box. One of the jury expressed an opinion that during the shunting operations the break-van should always ¡ be at the opposite end of the trucks to the engine, but it was explained that it would be impracticable. After a deliberation of twenty minutes, the foreman announced the jury had agreed on a verdict of Accidental death." i

BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. I ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday evening an entertain- ment was held at the Institute, Brymbo, when there was a large audience. The meeting was presided over by Mr S. Hare, Glascoed House. The meeting was opened by Mr Seth Roberts and party with a glee. entitled "Cydgan ymowyor" "My wife's relations, It was well given by Mr Llew Lambert; Mr Seth Roberts sang "The Englishman" in good atyle; a recitation by Mr Wylim Parry, entitled "Adventuree at Margate." created some amusement; "The Bay of Biacav. O!" was given by Mr James Jones in his usual style Mr Seth Roberts gave" Rhowch proc 1 r tan with effect; a comic song, Take it, Bob," was sung by Mr Llew Lambert, and as an encore song he gave Down went McGinty Y mynydd i mi It was sune by Mr Jas. Jonep. THE MANUFACTURE OF BASIC STEEL.-ILLeadere in the locality of Brymbo as well as elsewhere will be interested to learn that Iron for last Saturday con- tained a paper read by Mr James Davis, of the Park Gate Iron and Steel Works, Rotherham, u p on "The Manufacture of Basic Open-Hearth oteel, before tne Cleveland Institution of Engineers, on December 15th. In his paper Mr Davis said the Basic Open- Hearth process had been in use at the Park Gate Works since 1888, and after minutely describing the results at the works of which he was manager, said he saw no reason why steel could not be produced for locomotive tubes, boiler tubes, boiler and ship plates, which would stand the tests of the Admiralty, Board of Trade, and Lloyds. He recommended the use of a Hilton furnace, acid-lined of twenty tons capacity. To the discuasion on the paper which was r JL1_- held 011 January 19th. Mr J. ti- juardy, or tne Brymbo Works, contributed. He said he was one of the first to introduce the process into England. and I was of opinion that the large proportion of Open- Hearth Steel made in this country weuld soon be made by the Basic Open-Hearth process. He pointed out that it was growing in favor in America as the number of furnaces erected at Carnegie, Phipps and Co.'s works, near Pittsburg, showed. Among the speakers were Mr W. H. White, chief instructor of the Navv. and Mr Milton, chief engineer and surveyor of Lloyds, both of whom spoke in favor of the I process. Mr Percy C. Gilchrist also took part in the I debate. _n_n- CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. RHOSYMEDRE SCHOOLS.—A concert was given in these schools on Monday evening. Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., presided, and as usual performed his duties in a most genial manner. The following was the pro- gramme :—Violin and piano duet, Mrs and Mias Halliday; song, Bloom on the rye," Mr Watkin Pitchard vocal duet, I know a bank," Mra Barton and Miss Harris; chorus, "Wyr Philistia," Acrefair Glee Party; song, II The Owl," Rv. J. W. ThomaLa, M.A., song, "The midRhipmite," Miss Mabel Ed- wards violin solo, Mr Melladew song, Death of Nelson," Mr R. Emlyn Davies song, "One morning ob so early," Miss Harris song, Mr George Tomkin*; song, Mrs Barton song, Gone for ever." Mr W. S. Edwards 7iolin and pianoforte duet, Mra and Miss Halliday; I!on, Cavalier's song," Mr R. Emlyn Davies Bong, Kathleen Mavourneen," Miss Mabel Edwards glee, The Martyrs of the Arena," Acre- fair Glee Paity song, Angels ever bright and fair," Air Watkin Pritchard; song, "Listen to my hIe of woe," Miss Harris violin solo, Mr Meliadew song, "Gates of the West," Mr George Tompkins; trio, The wreath," Mr Thomas Davies and Party song, "The Tar's Lass," Rev. J. W. Tiiom-B, M.A.; song, "I forget," Mr W. S. Edwards. Mr and Miss Halliday rendered their duet3 in very good form. Miss Halliday being a thorough mistress of her violin. Mrs Barton's (Wrexham) and Miss Harris' (Plasynwern) singing was of an excellent character, their voices blending most sweetly in the duets. Miss Mabel Edwards also sang in a very pleasing and effective manner. Rev. J. W. Thomas sang both "The Owl" and Tar's Lass" with great expression, and, as he always is, was most heartily welcomed. Mr R. Enclyn Davies' singing was of a powerful and impressive style, and completely gained the favor of the audience in the "Death of Nelson," being loudly encored. Mr W. S. Edwards was well received, and repeatedly encored. Messrs \V. Pritchard and George Tompkins sang in good time and form. Mr Meliadew was accorded a flattering reception, and played his violin nicely. The Acrefair Glee Party, conducted by Mr J. T. Gabriel, rendered "Wyr Philistia" fairly well, but in their second piece, Martyrs of the Arena," great spirit was infused, and the piece was worked up in a masterly manner by the conductor. The parts were well balanced, and good tme kept. Mr Thomas DavieB and party were duly appreciated, and produced a capital effect. Miss Barton (Wrexham) and Miss Gertrude Graesser rendered valuable aid by the efficient skill and graceful readiness with which they accompanied the various artistes. The schoolroom was crowded, and a handsome sum will no doubt be realised for a work which has been sorely needed for many years, viz, the improvement of St. John's Churchyard. I FFRWD. .KABBrr COURRING ON A SUNDAY.—A correspondent writes: This actually took place last Sunday on a field in the occupation of Mr George Hughes, Aber- morddu. About 9 30 eighteen men and six dogs met on the Frood Bridge, and proceeded to the field. Here they were stopped by the tenant, but not before they had run and killed four rabbits. We understand this is not the first time this has been done. Surely in this Christian age this sacrilege should be put a stop to. I HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. I C.E.T S.—A general meeting of this Temperance Society was held in Bridge End National School on Tuesday, the Rev. Jno. Rowlands presiding and giving an eloquent address. The speaker of the even- ing, however, waa Mr D. Jones, head gardener, Hartaheath, who gave an interesting Temperance lecture. The pioceedings were enlivened by two charades, given in character by members of the Society, whose acting was received with much ap- plause.

I AN IMPORTANT APPOINTMENT. Mr W. W. Millington, the well known manager of the Ffrwd Works, has been offered, and has accepted, the important position of manager of the numerous collieries under the Chamber's Colliery Company, Limited, Oldham. This new?, while evoking general regret at his departure, will not to his numerous friends ho know his intrinsic worth, be a matter of much surprise. For the lengthy period of twenty-two years, Mr Millington has been in the service of Messrs. Sparrow and Sons, Ffrwd, earning their well-meiited confidence. Whilst manager, the Iron Works have been remodelled, the pits greatly de- veloped, haulage by compressed air, and electric light- ing introduced, and there has been a largely increased get, and the most modern improvements applied to the general plans. Some five years ago Mr Milling- ton was elected a member of Hope School Board, heading the list by a large majority, and at a subse- quent triennial election was voted to the chair.—Mr Millington has held many public offices, and has been 1 emphatically a bu-y man. For several years, he has been secretary to the Workmen's Permanent Relief Fund, with credit to himself and advantage ti the men. He has also acted as secretary to the North Wales Branch of the Colliery Manager's Association, bpsides being one of the general secretaries of that ir,fluential Association. As a volunteer he has been most enthusiastic, being prominently connec'ed with F Co. 2nd V.B.R. W.F. for nine years acting as secretary to the company, and latterly as orderly room clerk to the but.ation. In all shooting com- petitions he has been a reliable member, and was one of the few who possessed a knowledge of signalling. As an ambulance medal man his knowledge has been .t .L- 4. J. I A /V • ux 8UU greabtbt vatue TO many poor suiierers in ex* treme danger. No more popuJar gentleman has ever resided in this neighbourhood, and from all sides expressions of congratulation and regret are Mir led. LLANGOLLEN. COUNTY COURT.-The next County Conit at Llangollen will be held on Saturday, March 7th, in- stead of on Monday, 19ih. A clerk will attend the Court-House on Wednesday, Feb. 18th. instead of Friday, the 20th. for the purpose of receiving in- structions for plaints if) be heard at the court. PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY.—Before Lord Trevor, in the chair, Col. Barnes, Major Cross, and J. C. Edwards, Eaq. VAGRANCY. I P.C. Williams charged Isaac Kircham, who ape peared in custody, with vagrancy in Castle-street, Llangollen, on the previous day.—Sentenced to seven days' hard labor. A" SPORTSMAN" IN TROUBLE. I John Robeit-, Pentredwr, was charged with having used a spear to catch salmon on November 24th. Mr Pritchard, Chester, who prosecuted, said he was to'd defendant was not going to appear.-P.C. Burgess said he served the summons on the 6th inst.—Mr Pritchard said the charge was for being on the banks of the Pentredwr brook, which flowed into the Dee, with a spear to catch salmon, for which there WAS a penalty not exceeding £ 5 —Edmund Walker, game- keeper in the employ of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, said he was on duty near the Pentredwr brook at 6.20 p.m. It was dark. Defendant had a lantern, going up and down the side of the brook. He had a salmon spear (produced.) When spoken to he said for goodness sake don't say anything about it for this time." The brook was frequented by salmon, and during the day witness had seen plenty in it.—Mr Pritchard said defendant was a laborer in the employ of Mr Roberts, Pentredwr farm, to whom, he believed, the spear belonged.—The Chairman said the defendant would be fined 22 and 9.3 costs. AN OLD RAILWAY SERVANT AND HIS FARE. I David Griffiths. Church View, Ithosrobin, was charged with having travelled on the Great Western Railway, on November 2nd, without a ticket.—Mr LI. Kenrick proaecuted.-Defen,lant said he went by the train, but did not intentionally do the Com- pany.—Mr Kenrick said Griffiths was formerlv a porter itt Rossett. He went by the 6 23 p.m. train from Llangollen to Berwyn, and then went on. When asRea at oarrogr, the collecting station, he said he had got in at Glyndyfrdwy, and the t-tironmaster, as he lived there, believed him.—Mr G. E. Fusiell, station- -L i r G. E. Fussell. st3tion- master, Llangollen, said he heard defendant ask for a ticket for Berwyn. He went by the train, paying 2 i for a tiiird-clasii ticket.—Thomas Huglies, ticket 1 t -.L £"'t 1_ .1 f t c<uiec*'>r, vjiynayiruwy, said he saw two or three on the platform when the train came in. Defend- ant was not there.—Frederick Wright, stationmaster a1. Carrog, said the defendant told him he had not got a ticket, as he had to jump ii;to the train at Glyn- dyfrdwy. He knew he lived there, and believed what he had eaid. The Company wou'd be defrauded of 53.-N,lr Kenrick said they were without the Berwyn I tickft. This was the only one issued that day.— Defendant said he had lost the ticket. He met a friend at Berwyn, ard went oii.-ItiL-pector lirooker, I I in reply to the JLSench, said defendant entered the Company's service in ISSG, ai,d vraa dismissed in 1888. -liilJ@d lOi alllI Co,tB. I BAD LANGUAGE AT THE HAILWAY STATION. I Henry Morris, laborer, Acrefair, was summoned for having used obscen- and abusive lanuag. at Trevor Station on Dc. 13 -[r Llewelyn Kenrick, who pio^ecuted, paid tiefeodant asked at Liangolleii for a ticket for Trevor, but o-.ving to his condition he was refused. He, lio)weve", got in unobserved, and went t") Trevor, where he was interrogated by the stationmaster, an,] used the language co:nplaired of.- Mr Fussell said defendant went by the 9.21 p.m. train.-David Morris Davies said he saw the defend- ant going by the eigoalbox at Trevor, and asked him for his ticket, which he said he had given up. He then called the stationmaster, to whom he made use if bad language.—George Meeaon, Trevor, said he asked defendant for his ticket. The collector denying that he had received it, he then asked for the far de fendant becoming noisy, and cursing. There wer» several passengers about at the time.—Defendant said he remembered going with two friends to Uangui1: but nothing more.—Fined 10a and 10a costs. ADJOURNED. William UotkasB charged 1 homaa Roberts, Chirk Green, with an assault. P.C. Bennetts hande 1 in 4 certificate from Dr. Lloyd to the effect that defeiaiant was unable to appear. When he served the summon-, Roberts admitted the charge.—The case was ad- journed. FOOTBALL IN THE STREETS. P.C. Williams charged T. Jones, a p,nit2nt-1, boy, with playing tootball in the street.-Defendan't 3 father: There were five others, ?bout twelve ye?n.  age.-The officer said about 7.30 p.m. on JM fM  was going up Church-street, and saw a lot ot boy" kicking a football. The others- ran away, but .r n. was more daring, thinking to get the ball (produc-» before the officer got him. Had he tha other br)) names they would have been summoned.—P.3. j,,8* said there were numerous complaints.—p.r. Jones said he had cautioned the boy before. -Def"- ntl&nt was reprimanded and discharged on proLiaI--Dg at;t -1 offend again. SISTERS AT VARIANCE. Mary Roberts, Pontcysyllte, applied that her sister Elizabeth Williams, should find sureties to ke-p ths peace.—Mrs Roberts said on January 22nd sha Went out, having been in bed for five week. She met .1 sister and daughter, the former threatening to kill her. She then ran back, and was afraid )f ^„jn'1, out. This had been going on for eiht ill. JOthll. Defendant d.-ew her hand across her shouider — Defendant said she had two tins in her handa, and did not put them down.—J ane Ann Jones said she and her mother had been for water, and met her au it callei defendant bad names. Witness was between them, and her mother did not touch her sister but she asked her to pay what she owed her, and n, t sn spread scandat about her. Her aunt afrerwa'l* threw stones at her mother.—By the Clerk 3 0 ,j j not see her pick the stones, but they were cuminlr down, and she was using language." lieor"& Williams said he was playing in the road, and did nt see his mother strike her si,ter fenclant said had kept her sister for two years before she wut married, and had also kept her hu?ban,].-Defeadant was bound over in C5 to keep the peace for twelve months, aud ordered to pay the costs. OSWESTRY. WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR-The supply of stock in the Smithfield on Wednesday was fairly up to the average and looked well all round. The sales were fairly good, and the quotations as follows Beef made from 6d to 7id per lb.; mutton, 8d to 9J veal, 7 i tJ ,J; and pork, 5d to 5id. RHOSLLAN ERCHRUGOG. DEATH OF A NONAGENARIAN.—Mrs Jane Jonet, who resided with her son-in-law, Mr Joseph Parry in Jones'.street, died on Tuesday afternoon at te- advanced age of ninety-nine years. Mrs Jones had been confined to her bed for about twelve munths, but until within a few days before her death she was ia full poasesBion of her faculties. RHOS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—The fourth annual meeting was held at the Public Hall on Friday even- ing. In the afternoon an excellent tea had been pro- vided for over 100 members and cutoUl..r". Thp. tea makers were Mr and Mrs R. R. Jones, Maelor View., assisted by Mrs Taylor, Tanyclawdd, Mrs Huxiey Caeau Farm, and Mrs Yates, Johnstown. ne public meeting Mr Taylor presided. Mr Bian i repre- senting the Wholesale Co-Operativ3 anti ifr Thomas Charles, Brymbo, gave addreeses m the benefits of co-operation. Mr S. C. Hughes, Mr John Gittins, and Mr Taylor also addressed the meeting. CONCERT.—The annual entertainmeut anti c nceri in aid of the National Schools was held at the Public Hall, on Monday evening. The first part consisted of a magic lantern entertainment. The second part was a miscellaneous concert consisting of I. Winds genciy whisper," the Cricket Glee Party song, Daddy by Mias Humphreyp, Wrexham; violin duet by iliss Clare Hollins, and Miss M. A. Roberfs song, "The Holy Fiiar," by Llew Llanerch, who was .omily encored; song, "Fiddle and I," by Mrs Hollins, with violin obligato by Mr Dan C, Owen song, Old Fashion," by Mies Humphreys comic song by the Rev. D. Evans Jones, and Mark the merry elvep," by the Glee Party. There was a good audience. Among others present were tha Rev. T. Jones, vicar, and Mrs Jones, Mr and Mrs W. C. Hughes, Fennant Miss Hughes. Doctor and Mrs J. C. Davies, Mr and Mrs Woodtord, Miss Francis, and Miss Hughe3, Wrexham. The Vicar pruposed a hearty vote of thank", which was carried by acdama- tlon, to all who had taken part in the entertainment, 0specially to Mr J. F. Edishury, J.P Wrtxham, for lending the lantern to Mr J. B. Francis and Me Tudor Hughes for exhibiting the views to Messrs D. Evans, and D. C. Owen for accompanying, and to Mr and Mrs Hollins who had worked very hard to make the eutertaiiiment a success. I RUTH IN. I THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE AND THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Indignation has been aroused by the action of the committee, who have passed a resolution in favor of merging the educational endowments of the county, and thus diverting, among others, the endowments of the Ruthin Grammar School. The lluthin Liberal Association have met and passed a Btrong resolution against the proposal, and Colonel Cornwaliis West; M.P., one of the governors of the school has written the following Ittler The announcement that Ruthin School is to be robbed of it* endowment wilf arouse a spirit of bitt?r antagonism to the Education Committee of Denbighshire, not only among<c the inhabitants of that town, hut amongst ih )e who looked forward to the establishment in Wales of at lea-t three well-endowed colleges as a link between the small intermediate schools and the universities. It is, moreover, a most disastrous determination t 1 hava arrived at on the very eve of the construction of new buildings designed for a large public school with a future before it. I have for years acted as a governor, and it was not without some difficulty that I induced my colleagues, five years ago, to ent-i t %in a proposal for carrying out new buildings. Sines then all have worked with a will, and the result was a subscription of more than E3000 What, may I ask. are we to do now ? We are told not to expect thi increase of in- come in the future upon which all our plans were based, for the money will be wanted elsewhere. L can only say that I hope any scheme framed upon the proposal in question will be opposed ac every stage.

LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET. LIVERPOOL, Friday. Wheat opens sttady with fair inquiry at Tuesday's, prices; Cthfornian, 7a lHd to Ss (?'. Be&M, ?nl!, ,? 9d. Peas, 58 10d. Oats more inquiry new whit& 2< 81 to 21 lid, yellow 2s 41 to 2s 7d, black 2s Ed to 2s !fd. Maize ifrin. in sympathy with futures, and liil ,1.,arer. hut sma'l demard new mixed 5s 6J I to os Cil,i, old 58 1id to 5s7|1. Flt)uru, changed. Weather fine.

LONDON CORN MARKET. LONDON, Friday English wheat dull sale at barely Monday's rates, fo-eign, however, firmly held, flur steady, inaize unchanged, ether articles steady, American quotations C'1me higher for both wheat and ma:z\ Arrivals, British wheat 390, barley 710, (imts 100. foreign wheat 19,370, bat ley 3 920, oats 32,160, maize 34,260 quarters, flour 56,010 sacks.

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