Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

The Tithe War. -1 I.- THE Tithe Bill has passed through Committee, and we hope our Tory friends will notice the handsome trioute rsir Michael Hicks Beach paid to the Opposition when near the dose of the hard fight. He not only acquitted the opponents of the measure of obstruction, but thanked them for their aid, while he attacked a Tory member for his obstructive tactic?, which delayed the measure for a day or two. We repeat the hope that Tory speakers who refer to obstruction in II that glib and not over accurate manner, which is pleasing to the ears of the groundlings at Primrose League meetings, will bear the Tithe Bill in mind. In glancing over the warfare, Welshmen must feel indebted to Mr Osborne Morgan and other members for the fight they made over this measure. It is worth noticing, as a correspondent to the Daily Nezus pointed out, that while the amendments moved by Welsh members on the Tithe Bill on Monday were uniformly supported by the votes of be- tween twenty and thirty members for Wales and Monmouthshire, the Government were only able to purauade one representative from the Principality (Admiral Mayne) to vote against any of them. The point is significant as show. ing both the complete unanimity of the Welsh members and the total failure of theGovernment to appreciate the real sentiments, as expressed by their representatives, of the localities in the iu- terest of which the Bill was avowedly introduced. We now await to see what result the Bill will have upon Wales. There will be an end of tithe-distraining parties, for County Court bailiffs will have to do the work, and, as is well known, to obstruct these men much less assault them is punishable with very severe penalties. In no degree will the protest against tithe be less powerfully made if peaceful and more con- stitutional means are adopted. To-day we publish an account of a tithe expedition which visited Gwaensygor, and a more painful and more disgraceful record we do not remember to have read. Such conduct as is reported will alienate the sympathy of the best of our countrymen, and will inflict a stain upon the fair reputation of Wales which years will hardly remove. We would counsel those who have authority with the people of these parts, the ministers of religion, the county councillors and others, to stir themselves and save the repetition of such sorry conduct.

Sanitary. 0 ————— THE meeting of the Wrexham Rural Sanitary Authority which was held on Tuesday will be looked upon in the days to come as having been useful and highly important. Capt. Grifiith-Boscawen explained to the members the provisions of two Acts of Parliament, which he showed would be of value to the Authority in the gallant fight it wages against disease. These Acts are per- missive, and we agree with him that this principle in the main is absurd, for, as he points out, if the Acts are so beneficial for London as to be made compulsory there, why not in all other places 1 No doubt the permissive element is an acknowledgment of the right of self- government which is now so widely and so righteously made, but concerning matters of heaith, such as these Acts affect, we feel that it would be hardly desirable to raise this great question, so that all powers which give the local authorities a better grip upon bad sanitation should after due examination of their provisions be adopted. We do not at all understand why some of the members should have objected to the Act which will give the Authority power to make building bye-laws. It does not follow that they need be made, but at any rate there are few places where they are more needed than in our own locality. We are very pleased to think that the additional powers have been taken, and there is no reason to think they will be used in.any but the most temperate way. The very important question of Ruabon's sewage and its disposal was con- sidered. It was brought up on a letter written by Mr Henry Dennis, and this gentleman deserves the thanks of the inhabitants for having formulated that which everyone of them must have felt and in summer smelt also. Capt. Grifiith-Boscawen proposed the appoint- ment of a large committee which will consider the question, and it is to be hoped Sir Watkin and the other landowners interested will help the Authority to solve in an economical way this difficult problem, and there is no reason to suppose that the question will not be thoroughly discussed. That Ruabon needs an efficient sewerage system no one can doubt, and we hope that the deliberations of the committee will lead to a satisfactory settlement, which will have not only a due regard to the health uf the people, but also to their pockets.

Religious Disability. W Mr Gladstone on Wednesday afternoon tried to persuade the majority of the House of Commons to abolish the disability which prevents Roman Catholics being Viceroys of Ireland, or Lord Chancellors of England. The Bill which the Liberal leader introduced aimed at giving that religious equality which his been the aim of his legislation and the object of his followers. Is is tedious to be always writing that Mr Glad- stone spoke with force, with his unsurpased ability, and his marvellous eloquence. It sounds so much like a hero worship, which sees nothing but perfection in a particular person:who is at the moment the object of adoration but Mr Gladstone's speech on Wednesday must stand prominently forward as one of his most brilliant and most convincing. It was grounded in sound commonsense, and lighted by flashes of humour and sarcasm with made it a perfect work of art. But while admiring the words let us not forget the argument. As we have said the Bill was defeated by 256 to 223, so that the majority against was thirty- three. It was not large, but unfortunately it is enough to retain an unfortunate anomaly on the Statute Books. The position as to the Viceroys is this in India a Roman Catholic may be and has been made a Viceroy, but in Ireland, where the preponderating population are of the Roman communion, only Protestants can bear rule. It may be that the Viceroy of Ireland may be anything or nothing in reality, but he must be a Protestant in form. The same is true of the Lord Chancellor. He who holds this office must be a Protestant in outward ceremonial, but in reality he may be far from the high spiritual standard which Protestants and Roman Catholics have set up. The wrong imposed upon Roman Catholics is manifestly great, and all liberal- minded men and women will regret that the House of Commons took the course it did on Wednesday by perpetuating this relic of un charitable legislation. Mr Gladstone has done great service in bringing the matter forward, and he has shown at least that Roman Catholics must not look upon the present Government as friends of religious equality. There is in the debate a great lesson for Welshmen, who have their religious grievance. It shows how useless it is to expect aid from Tories, and we regret to add the Liberal Unionists also, for the majority, including Col. Cornwallis West, voted against Mr Gladstone's Bill, that measure of religious freedom which our country so fervently calls for.

Railway Hours. —————— By the Scotch strike, and the reports of the Government inspectors, we have had pressed upon us the terribly 11 I long hours that are worked by railway employee. j The unanimity with which the House of Commons agreed on Tuesday night to a motion by Sir M. Hicks-Beach for a Select Committee to inquire into the hours of railway servants is significant. The subject is one of paramount importance, and the apathy displayed by the great companies is unac- countable. The grievances alleged by the servants are coldly ignored, and that from the directors' point of view ought to dispose of the matter. Parliamentary intervention is deprecated in many quarters, but if, as seems to be the case with the railway directors, they are unable or disinclined to devise a remedy, there is no alternative but to have the hours restricted by the Legislature. As the resolution expressed it, the employment of railway servants for excessive hours is a source of danger to the men themselves and to the travelling public.

A Change of Front. 10 THEpolitical situation in Radical Mont. gomeryshire is becoming decidedly interesting. Sir Pryce Pryce-Jonee, who has patiently posed as the Conservative candidate for the boroughs, has found that it is not enough to plead that he is a native to serve the suffrages of his countrymen. He is becoming aware of the fact, at a somewhat advanced hour, that his politics are not altogether in accord with those of his would-be constituents. Addressing a Primrose League gathering, of all assemblies, too, he has innocently announced that if the majority of the Welsh nation desire dis- establishment, he is patriotic to put aside his own scruples, and vote for such a measure. That is a very handsome offer, and Sir Pryce need not travel far in search of the required evidence. What this ambitious knight hopes to gain by this change of front It is hard to see. The Liberals of the boroughs have a member, in the Hon. F. S. A. Hanbury-Tracy, who has long been a staunch advocate of religious equality. There is, therefore, little to expect from that quarter. How his Con- servative, or Unionist, allies will take his announce- ment is open to doubt. It is safe to predict that this latest convert to disestablishment will not arouse in them an unprecedented amount of enthusiasm. But Sir Pryce is not so indiscreet or rash as at tirst sight may be thought. There are not many gentlemen, however anxious they may be to enter the portals of St. Stephen's, who would be courageous enough to engage in such a hopeless struggle as to attack the impregnable garrison of Liberalism in the Montgomery boroughe.

Our Militia. AT last, Carnarvonshire ia to lose its Militia. Thanks to the sturdy opposition offered by the Command. ing Officer, Col. Piatt, the evil day was postponed, but now the military reformers have decided that I the battalion must this year visit Altcar, with a view to increasing its eiffciency. We have always heard the regiment spoken of as an exceptionally smart one, but it seems there is room for improve- ment. By way of improving another Militia battalion the authorities in their wisdom have decided that it must encamp at Denbigh. It will be an interesting study to observe the relations between the military and the civilians in the light of the recent discussion at the Town Council. It is only, comparatively Bpenking, within the last few years that it has been found so diffioult to maintain the establishments of the regimeuts. The men have been subject to an increasing round of changes, and the result we see in a steady diminu- tion of numbers. It is all very well to aim at a high state of efficiency, but to do that there must be the material to work upon. The tactics that may be safely adopted in a country where they have the doubtful benefits of conscription cannot be applied here. This the authorities have not apparently sufficient penetration to discover.

Agricultural Education. 0 A series of important recommenda. tions for the consideration of County Councils was adopted on Tuesday by the Central Associated Chambers of Agriculture. It is considered, and wisely, that an- adequate proportion of the sum received by each County Council should be applied to the promotion of agricultural education. Amongst other recom- mendations, it is suggested that there should be lectures and classes, grants made to dairy institutes, scholars assisted by means of scholarships to proceed from elementary to secondary schools, and assistance given to local agricultural bodies in conducting practical and scientific experiments. In North Wales much has been done by way of agricultural education, for which we are indebted to the University College at Bangor. Dr. Dobbie pointed out, in the instructive letter we published last week, an important part in the good work may be played by County Councils, and we hope that by acting on his advice, and the suggestions to which we now draw attention, substantial provision will be made for agricultural education. We have heard over and over again the humiliating intelli- gence that large sums of money are needlessly sent out of the country by importing that which we could without difficulty provide for ourselves. At length, however, steps are being taken in the desired direction.

The Magazine Rifle. THERE is one point on which the I British taxpayer can boast without fear of contradiction. Great Britain I spends more on its army than any other nation in the world. The force is costly, largely because of the voluntary nature of its service. The expendi- ture being on a generous scale, it was highly exasperating to read of bayonets twisting and swords snapping at a critical moment, and John Bull naturally became highly indignant. What- ever had been the mistakes in the past, worthy John was assured that in the magazine rifle his troops had a weapon that was second to none. This was as it should be, and the activity with which it was being served out to the men, some 2,000 weapons being weekly turned out by the manufacturers, was regarded with approval. The news turns out not to be as satisfactory as we were led to imagine. Suspicion was aroused by the new rifle being returned to store, and the explanations that were forthcoming were more ingenious than gratifying. The debate in Parliament on Tuesday will not tend to allay public apprehension. It is admitted that so far from being what it was repre- sented, it has been found advisable to make material alterations in the mechanism of the new arm. The motion for a Royal Commission has been rejected, and we must be as content as we may with the Secretary of War's assurance, which would be all the weightier were it supported by reliable evidence, that the magazine rifle will prove thoroughly well suited to the requirements of the service.

THE PRIMITIVE METHODISTS. On Sunday, special sermons were preached at the Hirdir Chapel, by Mr J. P. Moore. Chester. The collections were in aid of the trust fund. THE PASSION PLAY.—At the Camelot Guild, Chester-street, on Tuesday, Mr John Francis pre- sided. Mr A. Seymour-Jones lectured upon the Passion Play, to an interested audience. SUNDAY CLOSING IN ENGLAND.—On Sunday, there was a petition in favor of Sunday Closing in England at the door of the Wesleyan Church, Regent-street. It was very generally signed. PIUZE DISTRIBUTION.—On Tuesday, the Bishop of St. Asaph will present prizes and certificates to the pupils of the Wrexham National Schools, in the Public Hall. The Mayor will take the chair at 7 o'clock. SCHOOL LIFE."—On Tuesday, the pupils of the Wrexham British Schools repeated the above Cantata in the Schools, Brook-street, in aid of the prize fund. There was a good audience, and the performance went well. PUBLIC HALL. This week, Mr Hubert O'Grady'a Company has been playing Irish playp in the Public Hall, to large houses. The members of the Company are good, and the plays-" The Fenian" and Emigration," are worth visiting. THE FAIR.—At the fair, on Monday, there was about the usual supply of stock, and a fairly good trade all round resulted in a clearance. Beef was a shade dearer, some making fully 7d per lb., the lowest quotation being 61d, Mutton made from 8d to 8!d per lb., and veal from 7! to 8d. Bacon pigs made fron 88 to 8s 3d per score, and pork pigs from Sa 3d to 8s 6d. Dairy cows realised from £ 17 to f21 58 each. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT.— From an advertisement in another column it will be seen that this concert will take piace at the Public Hall on Monday evening next. We believe that an exceptionally good programme has been got up, while the object of the concert, to provide funds for the maintenance of the Sunday Schools, will enlist the sympathy and patronage of a very wide circle of friends. TEMPERANCE LEAGUE.—An interesting meeting in connection with this league was held in the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Egerton-street, on Tues- day evening. Mr Simon Jones, C.C., occupied the chair, and there was a fair attendance. Addresses were delivered by the Chairman, Mr D. G. Roberts, Mr J. A. Harrop, and Mr E. W. Davies. A vote of thanks to the Chairman and speakers waa accorded on the motion of Mr J. W. Jones, seconded by Mr John Jones. A NEW IDEA.—We learn that in connection with the sale of work for parochial objects, which is to take place after Easter, there will be an American sale (or working-men's fair) of old and disused clothing, or any other articles for which the owners have no further use. Considerable sums of money are realised in this way towards charitable purposes, while substantial service is rendered to the poor. Things, no matter how old, or worn, usually find a ready sale. Contributions may be sent to Mrs Howell, The Vicarage, Wrexham. ACCIDENT AT THE CENTRAL STATION. — On Wednesday evening a curious accident took place at the Central Station. Our readers know that at the town end of the lines there are blocks which are intended to prevent vehicles rolling into Vicarage-hill. However, on the day named some shunting was being done, and an M S. and L. horse box was shunted against a coal truck with sucn violence that the horse box was injured, and the truk sent over the stop-block. Fortunately the ground was soft, and it was through this alone that the wagon was not precipitated into Vicarage-hill. The damag e was repaired on Thursday. ST. JAMES'S HALL, WREXHAM.— The drawing- room entertainments rendered so popular by John Perry, Corncy Grain, and more recently by George Grossmith, has induced another well-known comedian, Mr R. A. Roberts, to try the same ex- periment. Mr Roberts' entertainment, which will be given in St. James's Hall on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next, like that of Gossmith's, is musical as well as mimetic. The programme includes songs, recitals, musical sketches and humorous imitations, all of which are rendered with the finish and smartness so characteristic of this popular comedian. WESLEYAN HOME MISSION SOCIETY.—On Mon- I day evening, a meeting in connection with this I Society was held at the Wesleyan Church, Regent- street. Mr Albany Paddon occupied the chair, and he was supported by the Revs. J. S. Haworth, S. Mort, and Joseph H. Hopkins, the deputation from the Parent Society. There was a good at- tendance. A most instructive and interesting address was delivered by Mr Hopkins, in which he dealt chiefly with his work with the London Mission. The collection amounted to over £11, this being the largest amount that has ever been coilected for the Society in the town. On the motion of Mr W. Thomas, seconded by Mr Samuel Wright, a vote of thanks was accorded to the deputation and the chairman.—On Sunday, ser- mons were preached morning and evening in aid of the mission by the Rev S. Mort. The collections amounted to £6 7s 3d. THE ELECTRIC SUTFLY CO.MPANY.-On Monday afternoon a general meeting of the shareholders was held at the Company's offices. There were present —Messrs F. W. Soames. in the chair J. M. Jones, S. T. Reeves, H. Tompaon, J. E. Powell, J. A. Robinson, Vaughan Hughes, and J. and B. Lewis.-Tiie Secretary (Mr B. Lewis), read the report of the directors, which Etated, amongst other matters, that the prospectus was in preparation, and could not be issued until the lease of the Wilderness Mill was ready, but negociations for that lease were being concluded with Sir Watkin. Mr H. Tompson had been elected to fill the vacancy caused by the lamented death of Mr J. Beirne.—The report was adopted, and the retiring directors, Messrs Tompson and J. M. Jones, were re-elected. Cordial thanks were given the Chair- man, Mr Lester, who was prevented from being present by illness, and the directors. TEA AND MEETING.-—On Friday afternoon the Rev. J. S. Haworth gave a tea to the class leaders and officials of the church and schools and others, in the Wesleyan Schoolroom, Regent-street. There was a large attendance. The tea was followed by a meeting, when addresses were delivered by the Revs. J. S. Haworth, S. Mort, and Jones Vaughan, c. NEWLY ROASTED COFFEE.—Messrs Phillips and Co., who have secured so wide a reputation in the tea trade, have commenced to deal in coffees in a large way, and in order that the consumers of the delicious fluid may have it without reproach, they have put up a coffee roasting apparatus in a specially erected room at their Hope-street premises. This is a simple arrangement of an iron cylinder, which contains the raw berries. The cylinder revolves over a row of Bunsen burners, and a clever device causes the berries to pass through the flame regularly and thoroughly. As the berries are under the eye of the operator, it can easily be seen when the process is complete, and upon them being done to a turn," they are shot into a cooler, where a movement is given them to expedite the exodus of the heat, which it is highly necessary should be done soon. The apparatus is by Sauvage, of London, and the re- sults have been excellent. Messrs Phillips are wise in having commenced to roast coffee on their own premises in the town, and their numeious customers will no doubt appreciate their enter- prise. Fox TERRIZR COURSING MEETING.-On Satur- day the first meeting of a newly.formed fox terrier coursing club took place in Hollis's field. The principal event was a sixteen dog stake, for doga under 16 ins. 3 yards allowed per inch under. J. Slawson officiated as judge, and George Price as starter. The following were the results :—First round-Dardle's Spot, Wrexham, 13, beat Pickup's Nancy. Wrexham, Ili Davies's Mineral Water, Hawarden, 14, beat Miles's Tudor, Rhos, 16; Alfred Davies's Black Eye'd Nell, Wrexham, 13, beat Prices's Fanny, Wrexham, ll; Durdle'n White Maid, Wrexham, 12. beat Wilding's Tiger, Wrexham, 12; Phcenix's Jack, Rhosrobin, 13, beat George's Trick, Brymbo, 12; Phit lix's Ben, Rhosrobin, 13, beat Scott's No Name, Wrexham, 14; Mathias's My Motto, Wrexham, beat Alfred Davies's Blackguard Joe, Wrexham, 14; Davies's Nettle, Hawarden, 13, beat George Jones's Little Gyp, Wrexham, 12. Second round-Mineral Water beat Spot, Black Eye'd Nell beat White Maid, Jack beat My Motto, Nettle beat Ben. Final-Black Eye'd Nell and Jack divided the first and second prizes, and Mineral Water and Nettle third prize. CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.-On Wednesday special meetings were held in connection with the Church Missionary Society. In the morning a Holy Comnrunion service was held at the Parish Church. In the afternoon a devotional meeting took place at the Savings Bank. The Ven. Archdeacon Howell occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance. The meeting was opened by singing a hymn and with prayer. After a short speech by the Chairman, the Ven. Archdeacon Richardson, of Southwark, the deputation from the Society, delivered an address, giving reasons why all should take an interest in missionary work. The meeting was closed by the pronouncing of the Benediction by the Chairman. At seven o'clock a service was held at the Parish Church, when there was a fair congregation. Archdeacon Howell read the prayers, and the Rev. G. T. Birch the lessons. The sermon was preached by Archdeacon Richard- sou. At the conclusion cf the service, a meeting was held in the Saving's Bank, when addresses were delivered by the Rev. G. T. Birch, Arch- deacon Richardson, and Archdeacon Howell. who presided. On Thursday afternoon, a children's service was held at the Parish Church, with an I address by Archdeacon Richardson. BAPTIST TOTAL ABSTINENCE ASSOCIATION.—A novel and interesting meeting was held at Chester- street Baptist Chapel on Friday, under the aus- pices of this Society. The president, Mr J. B. Davies, took the chair at 7 30, and in a short but earnest address, sho ved the ad vantages d a church having a temperance Society connected with it, and expressed it as his opinion that members of the Church of Christ generally should be members of such a Society. The principal item on the pro. gramme consisted of a recitation by Mr John Evans, of Rhos, of one of Dr. Talmage's temperance orations. entitled "The destroying angel of strong drink." Mr Evans was listened to with the marked attention and sincerest pleasure of the audience. Enough cannot be said in praise of his dramatic powers, the employment of which en- hanced the effect of the sermon greatly. A party of young people, styled "The Lifeboat Crew," ably captained by Mr John Stanford, excellently sang some good temperance songs, and took part in a well rendered dialogue, wearing a card with a letter on it, the whole reading Sign the pledge." II A vote of thanks to Mr Evans, and all the enter- tainers, was proposed by the Rev. Philip A. Hudgell, and seconded by Mr Enoch Edwards. This was carried unanimously, and replied to in fitting terms by Mr Evans. HOPE SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting was held at Abermorddu Board School on Monday, when there were present—Messrs W. W. Millington (chairman), J. Griffiths (vice-chairman), Bowman, and H. H. Hughes. Mr J. Oswell Bury, clerk.—Reports were read from the masters of the Board Schools, and instructions were given with respect thereto. The Attendance Officer, Mr E. Williams, reported that, notwithstanding the prevalence of measles in some parts of the district and the recent severe weather, the attendance had been fairly good at the Board Schools, and showed an increase as compared with the corresponding period last year.—A letter was read from the Clerk to the Brymbo School Board, inquiring whether the Board would, by agreement, assist in erecting a new wing at Bwlchgwyn Board Sshool, and pay an annual subsidy, as notice had been received from the Educational Department to enlarge the school, and such enlargement had become necessary by the attendance of children belonging to Hope parish.—It was resolved to make the matter special business tor the next meeting, and in the meantime the Clerk was instructed to obtain information as to the probable cost of the proposed building, &c.-A notice was read from the Inspector of Drawing, that the draw- ing examination at Abermorddu Board School would take place on Friday, February 6th.-In con- sequence of the illness of Mr J. O. Smallwood, assistant master, it was resolved to engage an ex- P. T. for two months. NEWS FROM THE WEST.—In the "Personal" column of the Philadelphia Sunday Dispatch for January 11th, appears the following :—"THOMAS.— John E. Thomas, of the south-west corner of Second and Walnut-street, is one of the oldest and most accomplished barkeepers in the city. He is a fine looking man and his hair and moustache are as black and glossy to-day as they were years ago when he was only a student of the art of which he is now a professor. Mr Thomas was formerly at the Girard Hotel, and has made artistic potations to tickle the palates of some of the most noted men in public life. In fact he is recognised as an authority on mixing drinks and inventing new compounds of beverages to tickle fastidious palates. During the holiday season he received many hand- some presents from old friends. Mr Thomas is a married man and has a handsome and interesting family. He is one of the best types of the courtly and genial barkeeper and naturally has a wide circle of friends." —Local readers will be interested in knowing that Mr Thomas is the second son of the late Mrs Young of Chester-street, Wrexham. He is a native of the town and attended the National School when it was situated in the Beast Market. HEARING.—On Monday evening Dr. Drinkwater, of Egerton Lodge, delivered before the members of the Bible and Mutual Improvement Branch of the Penybryn Guild an instructive lecture upon "the I Five Senses-particularly that of Hearing." There was a fairly large audience. The Rev. W. Oliver, M.A., president of the Guild and pastor of the church, presided. In his opening remarks he referred tG the high qualifications which Dr. Drinkwater possessed, as was shown by the excel- lent testimonials and large number of medals which he possessed, and which he (the chairman) had seen.—Dr. Drinkwater pointed out the difficulties of his subject, which would call for a course of lectures rather than one. Senses enabled us to obtain a knowledge of the outside world. The audience was told that senses required first an end- organ, then a nerve, and then the brain to perceive the impression produced upon the end-organ and carried to it by the nerve. In order to understand the sense of hearing an acquaintance with the laws of acoustics was shown to be necessary. Dr. Drinkwater stated that sound Ni-a3 produced by a wave-motion, and this was explained by numerous experiments. The musical note was caused by a regular wave, while the irregular one originated a noise. The characteristics of sound were- intensity or loudness, pitch, and quality bj which the source of the sound was recognised, so that the hearer could tell whether it came from a voice, a violin, a drum, &c. Each of these three peculiarities were described at length, and illus. trated by numerous experiments. The lecturer said the ear could appreciate from a low tone, which was produced by sixteen or twenty vibra- tions per second, to a veiy high one caused by 40,960 vibrations in the same tiiiie. The tones and the overtonea were clearly described, and illus- trated in the most clear way. Dr. Drinkwater having demonstrated the subtle character of sound, and showed the remarkable variety of it, he pro- ceeded to describe the human ear by the aid of a large number of diagrams. He explained the ilarvellous construction of the outer, the middle, and the still more complicated iuner ear. It was shown that the latter organ was beautifully adapted to receive all sounds, and also to appreciate the quality to a nicety. During the lecture the ap- plause was frequent, and at its close the Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to Dr. Driukwater. He said nothing gave him greater pleasure than to listen to a cultivated man, full of knowledge of literature, art, science, or philosophy. It was a great delight, and that evening be had been much instructed and gratified. Mr Dodd seconded the vote, which having been carried. Dr. Drinkwater sung, and the singing of the National Anthem I closed the proceedings. r WKBXHAM INFIRMARY.—The Matnm hc^s to acknowledge with many thanks the receipt of the following for the use of the patients, viz. Orange?, from Mrs Evans, Holt-street Torrace Mr Oliver Ormrod. Pickhill Hall and friend anonymous sponge cakes from Mrs PLlin pears from Mrs Griffith-Boscawen vegetables from Mrs Piercy, March wiel Hall; medicine bottles. Sz.o., fr<m Mra Griffith-Boacawen, and Mrs Barton, Miaera Hall; toys for children, &-J., from Mra Pryce Jones, and the Misses Jessie and Margery Loxham framed pictures and arap book tor children's ward from Mrs Evans, Regent-street shirts from Miss Williams, Holt-street House slippers from Miss Emily Gittins, Plas yn L'wyn illustrated papers. &c., from Messrs Murless and Co., Mr Paddon, &c. SOCIAL TEA.—A very pleasant gatiieriug in con- nection with the Rev J. E vans Jones's Bibie class, was held on Tuesday night, at the Suing*' Bank. The room had been very prettily decorated, and Mrs Fitch had kindly lent sonic plants. At 7 30 about 80 sat down to a knife and fork tea. Great credit is due to Mrs Thomas, Bourne House, for the very excellent manner in which the tea was got up. A host of willing helpers, among whom were the Misses Howell, Humphreys. Birch (2), Fitch (2). Turner, Allen (2), Chadwiok, Willan?, Mrs Gladstone, Miss Eyton-Joies, Miss Chater, Mrs Griffith?, Mrs Lightfoot, Miss Hughes, and Miss Manuel, looked after the wauts of the coinpany. After tea the Rev Vaughan-Jones busied himself in working three large microscopes, and explaining them to the members who gathered round him. Rev R. Spurrell showed a collection of butterflies, games were indulged in, and a programme of songs and recitations was gone through by the following: Miss Humphreys, Mi-s Eyton-Jones, Rev R. Spurrell, Mr Poole, Mr Boydell. Mr Pratt, and Mr Driver. Mrs Gladstone, to the great amuse- ment of the company, kindly put her dog Bet through a very clever performance. The Ven. Archdeacon Howell came in during the evening, and ga ie a stirring and encouraging address which was enjoyed by all. A large stereoscope kindly lent by Mrs Painter, of Bar, was kept bmy throughout the evening, the beautiful pictures affording intense delight. The usual vote of thanks to all helpers was unanimously carried, and a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. CONCERT. —Our readers are aware that this season the concord concerts, in which Lady Georgians Peel has taken so leading a part, have betn sus- pended, much to the regret of those large audiences which so greatly enjoyed them but on Friday evening a concert—on the concord principles of admission-was given in the Public Hall, and the house was crqwded. The chair \is occupied by Sir Robert Egerton, and there were on the platform Lady Egerton, Dr. Drinkwater, Mrs Drinkwater, and Master Drinkwater, Mrs Dowdall, the Misses Dowdall, Miss Liddell, Miss James, Miss Urewry, the Rev. R. Spurrell Rev. V. Jones, Mr R. James, Ac. In opening the proceedings, Sir Re b -rt Egerton said those concerts had given pleasure in past yeara to all classes, and no doubt if they could have seen their way clear to have given additional e: neerts this year, they would have been appreciated. (Applause.) He took that opportunity of offering, on their behalf, their gratitude to La.iv Georgians Peel for the trouble she had taken in endeavouring to give the people of Wrexham free c cicerts. (Applause.) The Ven. Archdeacon Ffowel!, who also waa a promoter of th :se concerts,iu conj unction with L-.dy Georgiana Peel, determined, however, that the season should not conclude withcut giving one more concert, to show that the plan Inti not been given up. The concert to be g iven that evening was, therefore, the result of their efforts. He was sorry to say it would ba the only on J given that season, but no doubt they would be continued next season, and he might mention that Lady Georgiana Peel would he very pleased if any gentleman would undertakb the duties of secretary. They were not very arduous, and he (the chairmao) was satisfied there were gentlemen in Wrexham en- dowed with that public spirit, who would endeavour to do all they could to promote fuch concerts. (Applause ) The following piogranune was then efficiently performed :— Selectio.,i Glory to flod" Volunteer Hand Partsoni .Wrexham liuirtett Party Song "Lais in Hed llev. R. Spurrell Duet Zinipa Miss Liddell and Miss Dowdall Violin so'o Tancredi Master Diinkwater Anthem "The earth is the Lord's Kxcelaior Glee Party Song Hybrias the Cretan Dr. Drinkwater Violin solo Miss Djwduil Quick iuarch I I The Lion V> lunteer Band Song Off to Philadelphia. "H. J:, Spuirell Part song Wrexh im Quartett Party Violin and Piino duet.The Misses Dowdall Sung. c, Dear Heart" Dr. Drinkwater Part song. Village Chorister Excelbior Glee Party Violin solo "Scotch Airs Master Drink; Part solig Wrexham quartt!t,. Party The violin playing of Master Drinkwater was prom- ising, and the Misses Dowdall, who have recently come to Wrexham, should prove a decided ac- quisition to local musical talent. The Volunteer Band played with skill, anl the singing of the two parties named, was much appreciated. The concert closed with the usual vote of thanks to the per- formers and the chairman. MASONIC.—There was a large gatlring of Free Masons in town on Tuesday on account of the installation of Bro. R. H. Done, S. W., P.G.S.B. into the office of W.M. of the Square and Compass Lodge, 1336. At the ceremony the following lodge officers were present :-Bros. Gwilt Cathrall, W.M., G. P. Rowbotham, I.P.M.. Robert Henry Done, S.W., P.P.J.D., Thomas B. Barton, J.W., C. K. Benson, P.M., P.P.J.D., treasurer J. W. M. Smith, P. iNI., P. P.G.S. of W., secretary; Grenville Jones, S.D., D. D. Pierce, J.D., James Phennah, I G., J. F. Edisbury, P.M., P.P.G,J. W., organist; A. Willder and J. Little, stewards R. W. Evans, P.M., T. J. E. Young. P.M.. P.P.G.S. of W., Howel Davies. P.M., and J. A. Harris, P.M., P. P. G.S. of W T. Lee, tyler. The following members of the Lodge were also present :—Bros. James S. Shaw, Bernard Lewis, John E. Thomas, J. W. Bishop, Ll. Powell, Edward Jones, C. Pryce, T. E. Jackson, Henry Claude Martin, George- Worrall, George Bevan, R. W. Glascodine, Charles Davies, H. Venables Palin, (Mayor of Wrexham). H. Vinables Williams, Lewis Parry, Wm. A. Fraaer, Wm. Griffiths, Thomas Jackson, and G. P. Ed- wards. The visitors present included the following -J. Fisher, I.P.M. Royal Sugsex, 353 Webster Williams, Dramatic, 1609; Thomas Owen, I.Q. Fitzallan, 1432; Hubert Cooper, Economy, 76 Edward Sumner, S.D. Marmion, 1060; J. England, P.M. Fitzallan, 1432; Herbert Ellis, P.M. Indepen- dence, 721 R. H. Merritt, Chorlton, 13S7 Rev. Philip W. Sparling, Royal Cestrian, 425; James C. Robinson, P.P.G.A.D.C. of West Lancashire, Wavertree, 2394; Edward Rush, W.M. Indepen- dence, 721 W. Peers, S. W. Independence, 721 Geo. F. Adams, J.W. Independence, 721 Thos. Salter, P.M., P.P.J.G.D. of West Lancashire, 241 J. Sam. Swift, P.M., P.P.G.A.P. 1477; H. E. Tompson,P.M. 56; T. S. Adams, W. M. Sir Watkin, 1477; James Salmon, P.M.P.G.T. 1477; J. iviii, P. M. Ancient Briton, 1G75; P. Pryse, Aberystwyth 1072 F. H. Tait, W.M. Cestrian, 425 W. Holloway Bott, S. W. St. Oswald, 1124 J. Curtis Prince of Wales, 1036 S. D. Kl wards, 1477 W. Wright, 1477 W. Perris, Concord, 757, Bombay Thos. W. Griffiths, Cestrian, 425 W. B. Roberts, P.P.G., D.C. Apollo University J. A. Robinson, Square and Com- pass, 1336; W. Wilde, Square and Compass, 1336.- Bro. Done was impressively installed by Bro. Gwilt Cathrall, and then the W.M. nominated the follow- ing officers :-Givilt- Cathrall, I.P.M.; T. B. Barton, S. W. Grenville Jones, J. W. C. K. Benson, P.M., P.P.G.S.D., treasurer J. W. M. Smith, P.M., P.P.G.S. of W., secretary D. D. Pierce, S.D. James Phennah, J.D. John Little I.G, J. F. Eaishury, P.M., P.P.G.J. W., organist W. A. Fraser, and R. W. Glascodine, stewards T. Lee, tyler. At the close of the ceremonv. on bphali of the members of the Lodge, the W.M. presented Bro. Gwilt Cathrall with an I.P.M Ia. jewel, and the handsome gift was suitably acknowledged.—Sub- sequently the brethren sat down to a banquet at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, over which the W.M. presided. The toasts of "The Queen" and "H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, the Most Worshipful Grandmaster, the Pro. G.M., and oiffcers of Grand Lodge." were proposed from the chair. In connection with the latter toast allusion was made to the fact that the Wrexham Lodge had attained ita majority, and a telegram to this effect was sent to the Prince. At 9.41 p.m. the following reply was received at the Post Office, but it was not de- livered until the following morning:—" .^t. James Street, S. W. Worshipful Master Square and Com- pass Lodge, Wiexham. I thank Worshipful Master audbrethren,andheartilycongratulatethem oncoming of age of Lodge. Albert Edward. "The toast of "the Right Worshipful P.G. M. Lord Harle;h the Right Worshipful D.P.G.M. Col. Piatt and officers of Provincial Grand Lodge, Past and Present" was proposed by Bro. Cathrall, and responded to by Bro. Saimon and the W.M. The Worshipful Master was proposed by Bro. Barton, S. W., and suitably acknowledged by Bro. Done. The W.M. also proposed the healths of the Installing Master and Paet Masters of the Square and Compass Lodge. This was responded to by Bro. Cathrall and Brus. E-lifzbury and Benson. "The Visiting Brethren" was proposed by Bro. Cathrall, and responded to by Bros. Merritt, Sumner, Adaiiiq, Tait, &c. "The ofifcers of the Lodge," were proposed by W.M. and responded to by Bros. Barton and Grenville Jones. "The Masonic charities," were proposed by Bro. Ashton Bradley and responded to by Bro. Benson and the W.M. The Tyler's toast followed The appended musical list was efficiently sustained —Song, "Carisaama," Bro. Dawson; glee, "By Celia's Arbor," glee party song, "Down to the button," Bro. Robinson glee, "Of a'the Airts glee party; song, "Three men in a boat." Bro. O J. Rowlands; glee, "Sleep gentle lady," glee party • song, "The white squall," Bro. Webster Williams song, It The village blacksmith," Bro. Myatt During the evening Bro. R. H. Merritt gave an amusing interlude.

The report from Cardiff on Thursday, waq, that all the tippers and crane men at the Bute Docks were out on dtrike, f.nd that business was at a standstill A number of vessels were blocked, and on both aides meetings had been held at which the cry was No surrender.

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CALENDAR. SUN. MOON. FEBRUARY. Rises. Sets. Rises. Set?. H.M. H.M. MORN AFT. .-1-1- 8 S Quinquagesima. — Shrove 7.30 5. 0 7.42 3.58 Sunday 9 M Canada ceded tc) Engl-tnd, 7.2S I 5. 1 t 8.15 529 1763 10 Tu Shrove Tuesday. The 7.27 5. 3 8.39 7. 0 Queen m., 1840 11 W Ash Wednesday. 7.25 5. 5 9. 0 8.2:) 12 Th Immanuel Kant d., I S04 7.23 5. 7 i 9.18 9.5* 13 F Lord Handoiph ChurehH! 7.21 5. 9 ) R:ö lU8 b.. 1849 14 3 St. Valentine's Diy 7.19 5.11 9.54 Morn. In February the Moon's chang-g are Last quarter, 2nd' I 1.42 morn new moon. 9th, 2.12 morn first quaitsr, 15th, 6.30 aft. Full moon 23rd, 7.18 aft. I

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GRIFFITHS—February 5tb, aged 77 years, at Summer Hill, Holywell, Anna, widow tf the late Mr Wm. G iffithl-, joiner. HUNT—January 28th, aserl 4S years, at Trefynant, Ruabon, Martha, the wife of Henry H. Hunt. JONES-January 30th, aged 55 years, at Rhosymedre, the wife of Mr David Jones, printer. JONES—January 26th, aged 19 years, at Froncyssylltau, Mr Robert John Jones. I JONES-January 31st, aged 7 months. Annie, daughter of I Mr John Jones, Mill Lane, Buckley. I LEWIS—February 1st, aged 37 years, at Penycoed, Llan- go'len, Caroline, the wife of Mr Joseph Lewis. I LEwis-Janustry 31st, aged 81 years, at Park Avenue, I Oswestry, David Lewis. LLOWARCH—February 3rd. aged 50 years, at Oswestry, Walter Llowarch. MADDOCKS—January 25th, aged 42 years, at Hadley, Whitchurch, Mary, wife of Mr -:a.muel R. Maddocks. MATTHEWS—January SMtb, aged 77 years, Anne Matthews, South-street, Caerwys. PALGRAVE-January 30th, aged 86 years, at Bryn-y-gynog. Glan Conway, Thomas Palgrave, J.P., forme: ly of Liverpool. PROBART-.NLovernber 29tb, 18,90, aged f3 year?, at Mel- bourne, Australia, William Brerntcn, only son of the late Frederick i/Oete rrobart, surgeon, Hawarden. PRICE-.January :Jlith, aged 50 years, at the Engine House, Baj.i!lt, Eliza, wife of Mr Robert Price. PRITcHARD-January 26tb, aged 3 weeks. Robert, third son of Mr D. Pritchard, Battery Row. G eenfield. ROBERTS—January 28th, aged 6 years, Edwin, son of Mr Wm. Robert, Padeswood Station. ROBERTS-January 30th, aged 47 years, at Meadow Cot- tage, Llangollen, Mr Edward Humphrey Roberts, senior partner of the firm of Me srs Hughes & Roberts, Flannel Manufac urers, Llangol'en. ROBERTS—January 29ih, aged 47 years, Mr Chas. Roberts, Nerquis. ROBERTS—January 28tb, aged 49 years, at Acrefair, Mar- garet, wife of Mr Robert Robe-ts, joiner. STEPHENSON—January 29tb, aged 48 years, at the Mostyn Arms, Bagillt, Air Wm. Stephenson. TILSTON—January i Is 1, aged 43 years, at the Goat Inn, Wrexham, William Tilston, formerly of Gresford. THJMAS-January 27th, aged 28 years, at Willow-street, Oswestry, Edward, son of William and Elizabeth Thomif. TREYOR-February 2nd, aged 64 years. at be Derwen, Welshpo. J, Elward Salisbury Rese Trevor. JP., D.L. WILLIAms-February 3rd. aged 32 years, at 104, High-street, Mold, Mr Llewelyn Williams, solicitor.

IN North Wales there were 2,616 births recorded in the past quarter, thus not reaching the average of three years. There were 2,020 deaths, or 85 .nore than the average. THE final plans for the improvement of the promenade and sea front at Rhyl were passed in their entirety by the Commissioners on Monday. A loan of £4,500 is to be applied for. THE sum of £ 3,000 is to be borrowed by Oswestry Town Council to carry out its scheme of new municipal buildings. The estimated expenditure is £ 6,200, and the subscriptions amount to £ 4,622. THE Puthin Town Council, finding its trea- surer has only some few shillings in hand, and that it is consequently without the wherewithal to discharge its liabilities, has ordered proceed- ings to be taken against those who have neglected to pay their rates. THE annual meeting nf Mold Cottage Hospital on Monday, disclosed the gratifying fact that the finances were in a very satisfactory con- dition, the treasurer reporting a large balance I in hand. An alteration of the rule as to the ¡ appointment of medical o?icers was agreed to. ij appolil,i,.me,it of nie d .cal oflicers was aoreed to. ON Tuesday, at the (itiarterly meeting of the Lancashire, Cheshire, Denbighshire, and Flint- shire Presbytery, Dr. Edwards, Aberystwyth Rev. G. Ellis, Bootle and Professor Ellis Edwards, Bala, were nominated for the Princi- palship of Bala College. A united theological college for North and South Wales was advo- cated. Permission* was griixited for the erection I of a new chapel at Mold. I DtrRiNO the week the unionist campaign has been continued in Flintshire. Meetings have been held at Flint and Holy well. The speakers included Lord Moatyn and Viscount Fielding, the unionist candidate for Rugby. THE St. Asaph Guardians brought Rhyl Water Company before the magistrates on Monday, for neglecting to supply the Work- house with water. The Bench, taking into consideration the exceptional severity of the weather, dismissed the case. THE Bishop of St. Aisaph has mixed feelings respecting the Sunday Closing Act. It has led to much illicit drinking, drinking in some quarters has increased, and as the Act stands he would vote for its repeal. Finally, the Bishop would content himself with Biriking out the bona fide clause. THE movement for the formation of a Volun- teer battalion in Merionethshire has, temporarily at all events, collapsed. The scheme, which involved some little trouble in its preparatory stage, was taken up with considerable interest, and now we learn the services of Volunteers in Merionethshire are not required. WE announce this week, with much regret, the death of the Rev. E. B. Smith, vicar of Gresford, which occurred at the Vicarage on Wednesday. The deceased gentleman, who was sixty-one, was curate of Gresford in 1859, became its vicar in 1881, having previously been incumbent at Gresford and Llandrinio. THE interest in the supposed intentions of the Authorities to build a barracks in North Wales, where a regiment would be quartered, is spreading. Denbigh, by the Mayor's casting vote, has put in a claim for consideration. Carnarvon has broached the subject, and now Ruthin is said to be moving. Is Wrexham interested ? RUTHIN is much concerned at the suggestion to appropriate its Grammar School Endowment Fund for the benefit of other districts. As showing the injustice of the proposal, it was pointed out that the money might be used for the benefit of a place like Wrexham, which had failed to raise 500 pence in aid of intermediate education. THE coming of age of the Square and Com- pass Lodge of Freemasons was deemed an appropriate opportunity for conveying the pleasing fact to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Accordingly this was done on Tues- day, and the Prince graciously and promptly replied by telegraph. Unfortunately, the message arriving after office hours," was not delivered until the following morning. ON Friday a conference of the Joint Com- mittees of Wales was held at Shrewsbury to consider how the Government grant for the ad- vancement of intermediate education in the Principality can be best applied. Committees were appointed to consider the employment of women as teachers for boys, and to consider also the teaching of science and manual instruction Every child must have passed the Fifth Stand- ard before being admitted into the intermediate schools and it was decided also that in every school there should be provision made for a physical education. THE adjourned inquiry into the application of the Uhyl Improvement Commissioners for the sanction of the Local Government Board to borrow R3,560 for the purposes of a new public cemetery for Rhyl was resumed on Tuesday. In consequence of the opposition of the Church party over the question of consecration; great interest was taken in the proceedings, the large hall being filled with the Commissioners and tradesmen of the town, together with several Church of England and Nonconformist ministers. Mr Pickford, Liverpool, represented the opposi- tion, and Mr Alun Lloyd, St. Asaph, appeared for the applicants. The inquiry concluded, after a protracted sitting, with a vote of thanks to the inspector.

Wrexham Infirmary. NOT the least pleasing feature of the annual meeting of this invalu- able institution is the high esteem in which we find it is held by the working classes, as shown by the handsome manner in which during the past year they have subscribed to its maintenance. The Infirmary, after a long struggle with a perverse exchequer, shows a change for the better. It would be premature to congiatulate the management committee upon having seen the last of their financial troubles, but with the co-operation of a sympathetic public they may await the future with confi- dence. Crippled as the Infirmary has been through an insufficiency in the funds, it is exceedingly satisfactory to observe that its career has been of a progressive character. In the past year upwards of 200 in, and 893 out- door, patients have been attended to, but in reference to the latter branch, Dr. Richard Williams suggests that the Infirmary might not suffer if it were abolished, and as a useful substitute, he advises the commencement of a nursing department, which might bring in a revenue of R100 per year. There was a short discussion as to the question of out-door relief, which we shall shortly hear of again. As to the desirableness of the proposed alteration, opinion is somewhat divided. As to the in- telligent interest, however, evinced in the wel- fare of the establishment by the miners and others in a similar walk of life, that is alluded to on all hands in terms of high and well-merited praise. From this source the substantial sum of R218 9s 2d has been received in the last twelve months. We hope, with the Committee, that the good example set by the colliers will not be lost on others, and that they will engage in a healthy competition as to who shall do the most in support of a work in which all are equally interested. The sphere of the Institution's operations is continually being ex- tended, and the need of an increased measure of support was never more apparent.