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0 COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND. Before Captain Griiffth-Boscawen, in the chair, Col. Meredith, and J. A. Hogan, Esq. TRANSFERS. The licence of the Turf Hotel was transferred on the application of Mr T. B. Acton, to Mrs Fraser, and that of the Griffin Inn, Allington, to Thomas Hollins.—Mr Hollins eaid he came from Cheadle.- The Chairman said the gentlemen who signed the memorial came from this neighbourhood.—Subse- quently a Cheadle memorial was presented. ASSAULT CASES. Thomas Hughes, Nant, charged Thomas Morris with an assault on January 17th. Hughes said that he did not have any words with Morris, who struck him in the face, and he fell on the ground, Morris pressing his knees on his stomach. His son helped him, and bit his finder. The old woman" held the candle for them to see to do it.—Thomas Bellis said he saw Morris strike Hughes in the face and he fell down. He also knelt on him. His son was there.— Mrs Bellis said Morris had the other man on the ground. She picked Hughes up, and Morris knocked him down.—Defendant said Hughes challenged him to tight. He got up to shut the door, when Hughes struck him twice, and pulled him ou, when he defended himself.—Thomas Morris said before his father could close the door he was struck by Hughes. He followed them, picked his father up, who was again struck hy Hughes.—The case of Ann Morris v. Hughes was then heard.—Thos. Morris said after the row Hughes hit Mrs Morris who was standing by the door. She had a great cut in her head.-Defendant said After what he had gone through he was 44 moiclered," and he struck Mrs Morris in trying to get at the others.—Morris was fined 23 and 115 6d cost-, and Hughes 2-; and 94 6d costs.

RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. TUESDAY, FEB. 3RD. Present Captain Griffith-Boscawen, in the chair Mr S. T. B augh, vice-chairman Col. Meredith, Messrs T. LL FitzIIugh, J. R. Burton, George Heyward, J. Daniel, Geo. Clarke, Hezekiah Jones, J. W. Evans, John Rogers, R. E. Randies, J. Tudor Rogers, and Edward Roberts. Mr J. Oswell Bury, Clerk Dr. Wm. Jones, Medical Officer of the Southern district Mr A. C. Baugh, Engineer Mr R. Phennah and Mr Edward Davief, Sanitary In- spectors. THE SANITARY LEGISLATION. The initial business was to consider the following resolutions which the Chairman had given notice of his intention to move. The first one ran thus-" That the Infectious Disease (Prevention) Act, IS)O.' be adopted by this Authority, and that the said Act do come into opera. tion in this Rural Sanitary District on the 1st day of Apiil, 1891." The second was-" That part III of the Public Health Acts (Amendment) Act, 1S90,' be adopted by this Authority, and under the powers of that Act, the 1st day of April, 1891, be fixed as the time when the Sanitary and other Provisions' contained in the part of the Act so proposed to be adopted, shall come into operation in this Rural Sanitary District." In moving the resolutions the Chairman entered into an analysis of the Acts named. He pointed out that the Acts were permissive, and he objected to the principle in the main, although he could under- stand that there were cases when one part of an Act would apply to one part of a district, and another part to another, but when he came to examine the Acts named in hia notices, he failed entirely to see why such pei mission should be allowed, and why the law should not he made absolute in all paits of the United Kingdom. The result of the permissire nature of the notification of Infectious Diseases Act was that it had been adopted in three-fourths of the country, while in the remaining part it was not in force. The result of the system would be that shortly another Act would have to be passed, making the pre- sent one compulsory all over the kingdom. The pro- visions of the Infectious Diseases (Prevention) Actwere only extensions of the powers which the Authority at present had, and he thought it would be agreed that the extensions were very reasonable ones. The Act provided, as was now the custom, that it should be compulsory in London, but permissive elsewhere, but if it was go important in London he did not know why it was not equally so in other place?. He thought it should have been made compulsory over the whole land. The first power under the Act enable dairies ta be inspected by the Medical Officer if an outbreak of fever is traced to the milk supply, and the sale of the milk could he stopped by an order from a court of Summary Jurisdiction. Power was also given to compel the tenant or owner of premises where infec- tious disease had broken out to have the same disin- fected within twenty-four hours, or the Authority would do so at their cost subject to their sanction. He thought that was a reasonable power which would be of great use. Provision was now made which gave the Authority full power to disinfect bedding and other articles. A penalty was provided for these who did not give information with rezard to the houses which have not been disinfected after having infectious disease in them, for the benefit of succeed- ing tenants. This would be important ia country districts, because persons moved into a house which had not been disinfected after an outbreak of fever, and the disease reappeared. The Act provided for the burial of the body of an infectious patient within forty-eight hours, unless that body was in a mortuary or separate room, and it also provided, and this was most important, that under conditions named, the body of anyone dying from an infectious disease, would not be allowed to be removed except for pur- poses of burial. The Chairman alluded to other provisions in the Act. and paid that it applied to the diseases named in the Notification Act. He thought it would be well to take it as it at present stood, but if it were found necessary the list could be enlarged by special resolution. A Turning to the Public Health Acts Amendment Act, the Chairman said there had been two or three Acts Bince the one oi 1875, and no doubt the result would be in a few years a Consolidation Act would have to be passed. The Act differed from the previous one in that only one part of it-Part III.—was appli- cable to a Rural Authority. Under Section 16 it was prohi5 ibited to discharge into the aewera matters which would injure them or impede the flow. The next section declared the discharge of chemical refuse or steam into the oewero to be unlawful. Section 18 gave greater power to the Local Authority as to the making connection between private drains and the sewers, and he thought Mr A. C. Baugh would agree with him that was an important amendment of the law. Under the section the Authority, upon the payment of the money, could make the connection in a proper manner for the owner. He appealed too Mr Baugh whether that would be a good thing. Mr A. C. Baugh Yes, sir, if you get the money. (Laughter.) The Chairman That of course is a condiiion precedent. (Laughter.) Continuing, the Chairman pointed out that Section 23 was a most impoi tant one. It would be remembered that some years ago there waa a strong feeling that it would be very desirable for the Authority to have building bye-laws, but it was thought that they should extend to the whole district. Mr Bury and himself went to the Local Government Board and saw Sir Hugh Owen, who gave some weighty reasons why this should not be 80, and as the Board above objected to the plan proposed by the Authority, the matter dropped. It was curious to find that now the Local Government Board concurred in a Bill introduced by Mr Powell which was exactly opposite to the views then expressed, and proposed bye-laws for the whole of a district. Con- sequently under the section named the Authority could, if it thought fit, make building bye-ltw2, and it was the opinion of many that they were much needed. (Hear, hear.) After briefly referring to some other provisions of the Act, he hoped the Authority, which had always been forward tJ adopt urovisions which would enable them to do their duty more effectively, would adopt the resolutions he pro- posed. He then formally proposed the adoption of the Infectious Disease (Prevention) Act in the terms given above. Mr S. T. Baugh seconded the resolution. He was of opinion that the new Act would enable the Authority to do its work with increased vigor. Great benafit had been derived from the adoption of the Notification Act, and none of the hardships anticipated had followed. The result was that the medical ofifcers and the sanitary inspectors were at once acquainted with the cases of infectious disease, and prompt steps were taken to prevent its spread. Air Baugh alluded to the increased usefulness of the Fever Hospital, and said that one clergyman, who had had a member of his family in the hospital, had written to him testify- ing to the attention which the medical officer and nurse had paid to him. People were beginning to value it very highly. (Hear, hear.) Mr Edward Roberts said he had not read the two Acts, but with regard to the Prevention Act he cordially supported the resolution, but did not think there was any necessity for the second Act. From his own experience he welcomed the proposal in the first Act for controlling the vehicles used for the carriage of the corpses of infectious disease patients, citing the case of an outbreak of smallpox at Bryn- eglwys, which sprang from a hearse which had been used to convey a smallpox body. The resolution was then put, and it was carried unanimously. The Chairman formally moved, and Mr Baugh seconded the adoption of Part III. of the Public Health Acts (Amendment) Act. Prior to the moving of the resolution, Mr Tudor Rogers had suggested that the time for disinfecting a house—twenty-four hours—was too short in a country district, but the Chairman having explained that the process was only to be done with the consent of the owner or ter.ant, aold Mr Phennah having said that he fumigated every house, Mr Tudor Rogers expressed himself satisfied. Referring to the question of bye-laws, the Chairman said all the Act did was to give the Authority power, if it considered it necessary, to proceed to frame them. Mr Baugh said that bye-laws had been framed, but they were not approved. Mr Tudor Rogers said if bye-laws were adopted plans would have to be laid before the Authority, and it would be too much to expect people from the country to spend £3 or R4 for an architect about a JS30 cottagp. Mr Daniel thought that bye-laws would cripple the property owners in the union, and he would not like that to be done. Ilia Chairman It would be a matter for consider- ation. Mr John Rogers urged that bye-laws were much needed, and at the time the committee sat, houses were being built which were uneanitary. He hoped when the question would next come before a com- mittee that would be very moderate. Mr E. Roberts thought that before the Act was adopted it should be thoroughly considered by the Authority. He thought the Act would much interfere with the people, and it was absolutely unnecessary. That was his firm belief it was not necessary. The Chairman It only gives us power. Mr Robeits thought that builders and owners were more attentive to eanitary matters than previously. He regretted that the Act did not deal with the question of flushing private drains. The Chaitman and the Clerk pointed out that this was attended to by means of water closets. Mr Roberts said that kind of flushing was not sufficient. Dr. Wm. Jones said that building bye-laws were much needed in Ruabon pariih, where cottages were built without accommodation for the sanitary offices. The Chairman said the ordinary law was sufficient for that purpose. Upon a division, eleven voted for the resolution, and two—Messrs E. Roberts and J. Daniel—against. The resolution was therefore carried. THE MEDICAL REPORTS. Dr. Ed. Davies reported that in January the num. ber of births registered were 98, giving a birth-rate of 44 2 per 1,000 per annum. The number of deaths had been 55, giving a rate of 24. The following new out- breaks had taken place during the month :-Oiie fatal case of typhoid fever at Windy Hill, Gwersyllt; one case of scarlet fever at Ffrwo, which had recovered one of scarlet fever at Moss, which had been taken to the hospital and was convalescent; one isolated case of erysipelas at Talwrn, which had recovered one of puerperal fever at Summerhill, which ended fatally. In his hospital report, Dr. Davies stated that the number of cases in the hospital at the first of the month was six, and during the month nine cases of typhoid fever from the town and one of scarlet fever from Moss had been admitted, bringing the total up to sixteen. Of this number six bad been discharged cured and two died, leav-ng eight patients in the hospital. Dr. Wm. Jones, reporting for December, stated that he had visited several houses in the parish of Bangor during the month, and condemned two houses at Dongrey as unfit for human habitation. He had also visited two cases of typhoid fever, one at Dongrey Cottage and the other in Bangor village, and several cases of scarlatina in Ruabon parish. Two terminated fatally atCefnMawr, and the others had recovered. The Sanitary Inspector and himself had used every means to stamp out the disease. He had also during the month visited several cases of nuisances, and the sani- tary inspector had taken the necessary steps to remedy the same. He might add that there were still several houses in Ruabon pariah without a proper supply of wholesome water, and he trusted before long the Sanitary Authority would compel the house- holders to take the water from the Rnabon Water Works Conij any. During the month 56 deaths had been registered, making a rate of 33 6 per thousand per annum. Thirty-three deaths had been registeied, compared with 29 in the corresponding month of last year, making a death rate of 19 8 per 1COO per annum. Dr, Jones reported that during January, 44 births had been registered, making a rate of 26.4 per 1000 per annum. The deaths number 32. making a rate of 19.2 per annum, as c(-,ix)p.,ti-eLilwitli 43 in the corres- I ponding month of last year. During the moi.th, two cases of erysipelas had been reported to him. One terminated fatally at Rhos, the other at Newbrid?e which was recovering. Fourteen cases of scarlatfna had been reported by Dr. Watson, of Cefn Mawr and six by Dr. Lawton Roberts, of Ruabon, and he was glad h state that they were all doing well. The sanitary inspector and himself had used every precau. tion to stamp out the disease. He might say that the cases were mostly at Cefn Mawr, Acrefair, and Uhcs. ymedre district. SANITARY. Mr Rd. Phennah reported that during the month three cases of infectious diseases had come under his notice. There had been one case of typhoid fever at Windy Hill, Gwersyllt, one case of scarlet fever at the Ffrwd, and one case of scarlet fever at the Bridge Inn, Moss. Notice had been sent out to the owners and tenant of a house situate at the Long Row, Brymbp, which was over-crowded, for the abatement of the nuisance. He had received a reply from the owners, stating that the nuisance had been abated. He had had the repairs to the Lavister pump made good at a cost of about 17s. He also reported a nuisance at Williams' Row, Coedpoeth, caused by the percolation from the ash pit into the road, owned by Mr Errington. Mr Edward Davies reported that during the month several cases of scarlatina had come under his notice at Cefn Mawr, r,.Iiofyniedre, Ruabon village, and Acrefair. He had visited all the places, and used and distributed disinfectants. There had also been two cases of erysipelas, one at Overton Bridge and the other at Rhos, and all of them were convalescent. A case of over-crowding at Rhosymedie had come to his knowledge last month. He had a similar case abated ltst year from the same house. The present occupier was looking out for a larger house, and would 1. :&. ,t::Yt:: n; as soon as he could. A case of stagnant water in a cellar at the Red Lion, Cefn Mawr, had come to liia knowledge, which he had not been able to abat-. The frost had done much damage to house drains and water c.o?ta, an? it would take ?me time before they were p?t in pro; e. waking order. He begged to a?k if they would ,,1!ow I!K to be put on to assist in ?putt? n.g ? t.?o ? Unn? ill order ai d abate the nuisance? His attention waa ca)!ed to a cesspool at s?yt 1??' which was not covered, and was in a dangerous state. He had served the ayent with notice to cover it. THE SANITATION OF RUABON. IMPORTANT DECISION. In accordance with the decision of the meeting of the Authority held on January 1st, the following letter which was then read was now considered Engineer's Offices Ruabon, D, cumber 30th, 1S90. DEAR SIR,—The content complaints from my employes at these offices, and others who reside in the nei^hhour- tood, compel me to atictre8i you on the insanitary con- dition of the village. Nearly the whole of the ssitaje J. as you are doubtless aware, carried into the ]Jroúlr, and tl.e nuisance, to say nothing of the danger arising therefrom, h:is heenme intolerable. The population is rapidly increasing, and looking at the development c,f the works, esp ciailj the brick work?, in the neighbourhood, and the conseauent increasing demand for houses, it becomes imperative that-ome action shiuld be taken immediately to render the place habitable in a sanitary sense. Ten new houses and an accident hospital have lately b en erected, and the sewage is cMried into cesspools on the nremise?. _ng- becon?e n-cessary to m?e prorision for h"-ritLhe ?''?'"SPcP'?tior. I have lately acquired >> Th i R n thefe Bryn property with a view to the erection of houses there. and selling the remainder of the land in building lots Therpio nCfSSF00i °D the but I think this would be wholly ina<ipr  drai'na<Te ? the number of j' houses ii is Proposed to build. 0 I would respectfuUy a.k you to bring the question before the next meeting of the Authority, and shall be glad to attend at any time to explain and discuss matters should the members wish me to do so.—I am, dear air, yours I truly, HENRY DEKNIS. J. O. Bury, Esq., IRIZNiLy DEN.' Clerk Wrexbam Rural Sanitary Authority. The Chairman said that the members had heard the letter of Mr Dennis' read, and it would be in the recollection of a good many old members that some years ago a movement was made for the sewerage of the village of Ruabon, and at that time he had several interviews with the late Sir Watkin and his then agent, Mr Owen S. Wynne, and at one time both those gentlemen were in favor of carrying out a system of drainage, and he must say that when he went to the village some 15 years ago to inspect the place, he was struck with the necessity there was for a system. The late Sir Watkin brought down Sir Joseph Bazalgette, Engineer of the Metropolitan Board of Works, and he (the chairman) met him, and he agreed that a scheme was necessary. The site of the outfall was on James' Farm, and matters pro- ceeded so far that an Inspector of the Local Govern- ment Board came down and sat in the roum in which they were, but at the last moment, through circum- stances he did not want to enter into, indeedhedidnot recollect them exactly, objection was made by the late Ir Watkin and his agent to the outfall. Difficulty was experienced as to the drainage of the Cefn Valley, and it was felt that if the outfall was elsewhere pumping would have to be constantly done, which would be a source of considerable expense. So the matter was left in abeyance, but now he thought it would not be right to pass Mr Dennis' letter over. and he moved— That a committee be appointed to confer with the Medical Officer of Health and the Inspector of Nuisances of the Southern district, as to the present condition of the village of Ruabon, and the necessity or otherwise of carrying out a system of drainage at the coat of Ruabon Parish. The committee to have power to institute inquiries (should they think it advisable) as to the possibility of securing an outfall site by voluntary agreement, and for this purpose to communicate with landowners and others, and to report to the Authority as soon as practicable." Mr Edward Roberts seconded the proposition, and he suggested that no doubt Mr Dennis would help them in their deliberation. Mr Daniel supported the proposal and hoped the landowners would be consulted. Mr Rogers suggested that the committee should take evidence. He regretted that only Mr Hezekiah Jones was present to represent Ruabon parish. There were only two Ruabon Guardians on the Authority, and ho was surprised that Mr J. L'. Thomas, the other one, was not present, especially as the matter was on the agenda The Chairman also regretted his absence. The resolution was then carried. On the motion of the Chairman the following gentlemen will form the committee :-The Chairman, tha Vice-chairman, Col. Meredith, Messrs J. LJ. Thomas, Hezekiah Jones, J. Tudor Rogers, Edward Roberts, John Rogers, and H. J. Royds. KUABOA AZil) THE IFEVJSK HOSFUAL. I Mr Baugh remarked that no cases of fever were sent from Ruabon to the hospital. Mr Edward Davies said he could not induce the people to come. Dr. Jones said all the cases were of a mild type. The Chairman said although mild, they might lead to serious outbreaks. Mr John Rogers said that Dr. Davies and the Matron at the hospital were untiring in their efforts to make the patients comfortable, and it was much appreciated by all who had been in it. He hoped the peop!e from the Ruabon side would come in. THE EX GIBBER'S REPORT. I Mr A. C. Baugh presented his report, and among other things said an extension of the water main for flushing was necessary at Southsea, and the manhole covers on the Vron Hill had been exposed by the rain stripping the metalling. It was agreed to get a tender for the extension of the water main, and Mr Baugh was asked to get the work on the Vron Hill done. THE HOLT WATER SUPPLY. I A letter was read from the Wrexham Water Com- pany explaining that the recent attempt to extend the mains to Holt had failed through a want of sup- port. The members generally expressed their regret. There was no other business of interest.

THE WREXHAM INFIRMARY. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the governors of the Wrexham Infirmary was held at the Savings' Bank,lon Wednesday. There were present Mr W. Overton, the president, in the chair Archdeacon Howell, Mr T. Clayton and Mr John Bury, vice- presidents Sir R. E. Egerton, Mr J. Jones, Grove Lodge; Mr Y. Strachan, Mr T. Bury, Mr J. R. Burton, Mr J. Prichard, Mr T. H. Coleman, Mr F. A. Sturge, Mr G. J. Findlay, Dr. R. Williams, Mr Alfred Owen, Mr W. J. Sisson, Mr H. Simms, and Mr J. Oswell Bury, Secretary. The Secretary read the following report :— la presenting the fifty-eighth annual report and state- ment of accounts, the Committee of the Wrexham Infirmary heartily congratulate the governors and sub- scribers upon the c-xtended usefulness and good work of the Institution. During 1890 no fewer than 202 in-door pitients were admitted to the Infirmary, as against 178 in 1889, being an increase of 24 and 893 out-door patients were relieved in the dispensary department, being a decrease of 140 as com- pared with the return of the previous year. By the statistics relating to the patients treated at the Infirmary, or visited at their homes, it will b' seen by the House Surgeon's Report how usefully employed the Ins itution has been during the past year. On several occasions during last year, all the beds at the Infirmary were occupied and, in order to providt3 for any sudden emergency, the Committee have had twelve beds fitted up in the Recreation Room. When no; in use, these beds are taken asunder, and ttnycanall be made ready for use in a few minu'es. Acc)mmodation is now pro- vidod for 39 in-door patients. The Committee have much pleasure in referring to the increasing interest taken in the work of the Infirmary by the working classes in the neighbourhood. All honor to those who, from limited mean', freely and liberally con- tribute to so truly noble a work. From the workmen employed at collieries, steel works, and iron works, rail- way employe6-, Ac., no less a sum than £218 9s 2d has been received during the past year and, if the warmest thanks which the Committee can express, can affurd en- couragement to such an act of well doing, they beg leave to return these workmen their heartiest gratitude for their most praiseworthy example. The Committee hope that not only all the collieries in the neighbourhood, but every industry in which workmen however limited in number, are employed, will enter into a healthy rivalry as to who shall do the most to support an institution in which all are equally interested. If the employeis, or those in charge of the employes, will only kindly take an opportunity of placing the matter plainly before their men, an t assist in organizing a mean of regularly collecting their contributions, the Committee feel assured that their income would soon be doubled and that, what is now the burden of comparatively a few would become the privilege of the many. In acknowledging the receipt of the sum of X390 15a 7d from the Trustees of the Orphan Home, instituted by Mis White (now Mrs J. A. Hogan), of Gladwyn, the Committee wish to express their deep gratitude to that lady for having been the means of rendering such substantial aid to the Infirmary. As will be Stn by the statement of accounts, the sum of zC400 was invested last year in Debentures of the Law Debenture Coiporation, at 4 per cent, per annum. The Infirmary ball, in January. 1890, of which Miss Fanny Peel, the Gerwyn, was lady patroness, and Sir Robert Kgerton* president, realized XIOI 14s 7d The various and generous gifts contributed during the past year, for the benefit of the patients, are too numerous to be specified in this report; but the Committfe feel that special thanks are due to Mr J. Allington Hughes, for having so kindly provided the beautiful tiles for the front hall and corridors and also to Colonel Meredith, for defraying the cost of linoleum, &c., for the stairs, and im. provements in the Recreation Room. To the visitors, clergy, and ministers, and all those who have, in so many ways, c intributed so willingly to pro- mote the comfort of the patients, and the welfare of the instituti n, the Committee desire to return their most giateful thanks. The statement of accounts showed that the re- ceipta for the year, ending December 31st, 1890, amounted to £1,04228 4d, as compared with JE984 lls 3d in the preceding year. The subscrip- tions amounted to f527 13 6d, as compared with JE408 7s 6d in the preceding year, and the dona. tions to 9290 17s 9d, as compared with JE320 17s 6d. The collections on Hospital Sunday amounted to JE114 17s 7d, showing a decrease of jE26 Os 4d as compared with 18S9. The expenditure amounted to EI,054 lis 3d, as compared with £ 1,032 9a Id in 1889. The balance due to the treasurer was JE205 16s lOd. The statement of the reserve fund showed JE408 to be in the hands of the banker, and in answer to Mr Sturge, the secretary said the Committee had had the matter under considera- tion, and would like to get a good security for it. The President moved that the report and state- ment of accounts be adopted, and that they be printed, and copies circulated amongst the sub. scribers and supporters of the Institution. In doing so, he said it was the first time that over 200 in-door patients had been relieved. In the 44th annual report in the year 1877, it was stated that no fewer than fifty-eight in-door patients had been relieved, and that it was the greatest number that had ever been admitted in one year. So they saw that in a little over a dozen years the number of in-door patients had increased nearly four times. (Hear, hear.) He should like to call their atten- tion to a new source of income—that from the works in the district. (Hear, hear.) It would enablo them to do a great deal more good than they had been able to do before. (Hear, hear.) He would take the opportunity of referring to some remarks which had been made as to the treatment of the patients and the food provided for them. Let him assure the meeting, and through that meeting the subscribers and the public generally, that the food was of the beat descrip- tion and the attendance of the matron and her staff was all that could be desired, and he might very safely say that were there any complaints he or the Secretary must have heard of it. He said emphatically that there was not the least cause for complaint. (Hear, hear.) To keep the insti. tution going, and to increase its usefulness, further donatiuns were required. The guinea and two guineas subscribers as a rule received more benefit than the institution. Many of the subscribers were also not sufficiently careful in their recom- mcnùatiollFl, for it was found that members of different friendly societies, and even those receiving parochial relief obtained recommendations. He had had previously to refer to the matter, and he did hope that the subscribers would see that those persona did not becomo a burden to the institution. (Hear, hear.) The Committee had to acknowledge tliq receipt of f390 153 7d from the trustees of the Orphan Home instituted by Mrs J. A. Hogan, and the Committee wished to express their deep gratitude to that lady, for by so kindly interesting herself as she did some years ago in the poorer children of the district, the institution was the gainer of that large sum, and Mrs Hogan had the additional satisfaction of witnessing the good use I made of the balance. (Hear, hear.) With refer- ence to the accounts, he might say that when Mr Sisson and himself went through them their Secretary happened to be absent. They had. how- ever, managed to get through, and had found everything correct. He had great pleasure in moving the adoption of the report and statement of accounts. Mr Coleman seconded. Dr. Richard Williams said that in the report it was mentioned that Mr J. Allington Hughes had provided beautiful tiles for the front hall and corridors, but it did not refer to the fact that the Secretary had re-tiled the bathroom and had given a new bath. It was about the most useful thing they had. (Hear, hear ) The Secretary said there had been a performance by the children of the British School, and aa the result of that performance £ 29 7s Od had been handed over for the benefit of the Children's Ward at the Infirmary. (Hear, hear.) The report and statement of accounts were adopted. Mr T. Bury proposed that the best thanks of the meeting be presented to Mr William Overton, the president, and to the Vice-Presidents for their services during the past year, and that they be re-elected. He said he felt he need not say very much in support of the resolution. Their president (Mr Overton) left very little for the vice-presidents to do, and he discharged the duty, as he did all oiffces with which he was connected, energetically and well. (Hear, hear.) In fact, he had got to be almost identified with the institution, which was so dear to his benevolent heart. He was sure that it was the firm wish of all present that he might be spared for many years to occupy the position, which his ripe judgment and experience enabled him to fill so well. (Applause.) Mr Burton seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously. Mr Overton responded, and said he should much prefer that they would elect a younger man, but as it was their wish, he would keep on a little longer. (Hear, hear.) The Ven. Archdeacon Howell said he had to preach a sermon from an old text. He had not the least objection to do so, for he found it very con- venient, and he was not quite sure that it was not to the advantage of the clergy that their hearers had not such retentive memories as to be able to discover an old friend under a new face. The text he had to preach upon was one upon which he had preached very many.times, so many in fact that he felt that he had hardly anything to say that had not been already said. At the same time they would allow him to remind them that, although it was put before them in a very formal way, it bore in the first and highest sense upon the work of usefulness of the institution, and it was that the best thanks be given to the hon. medical officers, and the hon. surgeon dentist. (Hear, hear.) Yesterday, he spent some considerable time at the Infirmary, and he was very much struck with the marked change in the institution. There were unmistakable signs of the superior management to be found in every department. He remembered when he first came to Wrexham some fifteen years ago that the institution was only used to a very small extent, and it was always a great wonder to him why it should be so. There were occasions in those days when there was not a single in-door patient in the Infirmary. the only inmates being the house surgeon and matron, who were themselves in danger of becoming its only patients. Now, as had been stated, they had had over 200 in-door patients during the year. With rfprence to the criticism which had been referred to by his friend, the president, he might say that from what he saw he could testify that the food was admirable, and that there was everything for the comfort and recovery of the patients. (Hear, hear.) For bringing about the change they owed a debt of gratitude first of all to the generosity of the public, but not less did they also owe a debt to those who were represented by their friend, Dr Richard Williams. (Hear, hear.) Mr John Prichard seconded. He thought the institution was under a very deep debt of gratitude to their medical men. (Hear, hear.) Their time was of great value, and not only did they give their time ungrudgingly, but they gave more than an ordinary amount of ability. (Hear, hear.) The resolution having been carried unanimously, Dr. Richard Williams said he could only say that all they did had been done with the greatest amount of pleasure. (Hear, hear). He was afraid that sometimes the time at their disposal was short, but at the same time they did try to give, the indoor patient* especially,all the attention they could. As regards the out-door department, he thought they all felt that they would be as well without it. He thought the usefulness might be increased considerably by the commencement of a nursing institution. At a very slight increase in the expense, he thought they might be able to add more than £100 a year to the funds. On behalf of his colleagues, he begged to thank them for the vote of thanks. Mr Coleman also replied. Mr Clayton proposed that the best thanks of the meeting be given to the retiring committee, and that the following be elected a committee for the current year :-Sir R. E. Egerton, Rev. G. T. Birch, The Very Rev. Canon Hopkins, Rev. J. S. Haworth, Mr J. R. Burton, Mr W. J. Sisson, Mr G. J. Findlay, Mr J. Jones, Grove Lodge Mr Y. Strachan, Mr J. Prichard, Mr W. J. Russell, and Mr Alfred Owen. Mr T. Bary seconded the resolution, which was agreed to. Mr Y. Strachan pioposed that the National Pro- vincial Bank be appointed treasurers. Mr J. Jones seconded, and it was agreed to. Sir Robert Egerton proposed that the best thanks of the meeting be accorded to their presi- dent for his conduct in the chair, and also to the secretary. Mr Sisson, in seconding, said he had intended to have brought forward the question of out-door re- lief, and to have taken the opinion of those present as to whether it should be discontinued. He should, however, prefer to defer it to another meeting. The Ven. Archdeacon Hon-ell said there had been a considerable decrease in the number of out-door patients. Considerable care had been exercised with reference to the out-door relief, and there was a steady decrease in the number of those relieved. He thought it was a matter not to be taken up to hastily, for a very considerable number of their poorer neighbours depended entirely upon the dis- pensary at the Infirmary. The resolution having been carried, the proceed- ings ended.

I LITERARY NOTICES & REVIEWS. I SECOND NOTICE. I MACMILLAN'S MAGAZINE. — Professor Goldwin Smith contributes an article Mr Lecky on Pitt," which is by way of supplement to his paper on the statesman, which has appeared previously. The Pro- fessor lectures Mr Lecky for bringing the affairs of '98 to notice just now, on the ground that they have nothing to do with the Union, and only influence passion. The Professor says, That the Militia and Yeomanry were guilty of horrible excesses, not only in the supression of the Rebellion but before its out- break and after it had been supressed, is unhappily not to be questioned. It was the terrorism exercised by the Yeomanry in fact, that at Iast- goaded the peasantry into a general out-break." This is hardly nice reading for those local people who refer with pride to the fact that a band of horae soldiers raised hereabouts fought for law and order in that land. We have quoted this as being of interest in this dis- trict, but the whole article is instructive, and its temper is amusing. Mrs Ritchie signs the fourth chapter of Some Unwritten Memoirs," and under the sub-title My Witche's Caldron," gives accounts of visits paid to her father's house, and as her father was Wm. Makepeace Thackeray, it may be expected many persons of note came. Tasteful sketches are given of Count D'Orsay Leigh Hunt, ("a bright-eyed, active old man, with long wavy white hair and a picturesque cloak flung over one shoulder." We wondered at his romantic foreign lookf, and his gaiety and bright eager ways,") and others, while a long account is given of Charlotte Brontii. The poem entitled "An Idyl of Delhi," by Herbert Compton, is graceful and full of food writing. The article on Free Schools," T. J. Macnamara, is a timely review of the whole case. The other articles include one on Pére Hyacinthe," on "Sir Herbert Edwardes, on An American Broncho," &e. The serial "He fell among thieves" is continued with growing interest. GREAT THOUGHTS," (A. W. Hall, 132, Fleet-street, E C.) The chief feature of the monthly part for February is an account of an interview with Mr W. T. Stead, who with his accustomed readiness is pre- pared with a new church, which shall include forma of faith, and even no forms at all. This has been dis- cul-sed by many notable divines, and their replies are given in the present number, which makes it specially interesting. The other contents are valuable, pnd we commend the part very cordially.

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MOLD. I FEBRUARY FAIR.—The fair was scarcely so well I attended as usual, but the supply was quite equal to the demand, prices being slightly lower, especially for milch cows. There was but a poor sale of pigs, at about recent rates. At Mr J. E. Davies' mart in Grosvenor-street there was a large supply, and the rates were perhaps slightly better than in the open fair. HIGHWAY BOARD.—A meeting of the Highway Board was held on Wednesday, the wardens present being-Col. Cooke (in the chair), the Rev. Watkin Williams. Nannerch; Messrs Thomas Parry, Halkyn; J. Lloyd, Gwernaffield; T. Sunderland, Wepre and E. Webster, Gwernymarl. Mr A. T. Keen (clerk), and Mr E. Roberts (surveyor.)—The business was purely of a routine character, consisting only of sign- ing of cheques, &c. The Clerk reported the balance in the hands of the treasurer was 2145 16J 6d. PAIR OF DRUNKEN WOMEN.—At the Magistrates' Office, on Wednesday, before Major Birch and E. i —TI x i i Thompson, .I!IBq., uiargarec jEjvans, nawser, was charged by Sergt. Thomas Jones with drunkenness and using bad language at Buckley on the previous afternoon.—She was fined 2s 6d and 6s 4d costs, or seven days in default. She begged hard to get off, but the Court turned a deaf ear to her entreaties, and she went to Ruthin.—Catherine Edwards, late of Buckley, but recently of Castle-street, Mold, was charged by P.C. Gabriel with drunkenness and dis- orderly conduct.—P.C. Barker corroborated.—She pleaded that Barker must have made a mistake, because she had not seen him.-The Bench fined her 2s 6d and 6J 4d costs. CHOIR SuppEft.-On Thursday night in last week the members of the Mold United Choir supped together at the Westminster-road Schoolroom, where an excellent repast was provided and served by Mrs B. Powell & Co., confectioners, High-street. Between fifty and sixty of the members sat down, and after supper an informal meeting was held, at which the chair was taken by Mr Thomas Foulkes, when addresses were given, besides songs, duets, &c., by several members of the choir, of which the leader is Mr R. G. Davies, of Meadow Place. Some of the songs were exceptionally well rendered, and very high commendations were paid. especially to one given by Miss Price, New-street, this being, we believe, her debut as a soloist. At the instance of Mr Alderman Parry, the choir, without a dissentient voice, agreed to give their services at a concert to be given in aid of an old choralist, and the orphan children of another. The proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman, and to the trustees of the chapel for the loan of the room for the evening. THE TITHE QUESTION.-Tiiis now old question has cropped up in a curious fashion during the last week, for the owners of property and some of the tenants in Bridge-street have received the following letter from the tithe-owner. The letter, identical in terms, has been addressed to each, more than a dczan in number, and the people are at a considerable loss as to what they are to do. Up to date they have done nothing, and probably they will do nothing until they hear more as to what will be expected of them Gwysaney Estate Office. Mold, North Wales, January 31st, 1891. DEAR SIR.—There is a sum of X2 Is Id (lue to P. B. Davies Cooke, Esq., for tithe on property in Bridpe-street, Mold, of which you are one of the joint owners. Mr Cooke has made repeated applications f jr the money with- out result, and now he is driven to take action in the matter. Unless the money is paid forthwith be will with great regret have to seek his only remedy, that is by dis- traint. I may add that Mr Cooke has no power to appor- tion the tithe amongst the different parties, so he has to proceed for the whole.-I remain, youra truly, R. F. BIRCH. FAILURE OF A DOCrOR.-Dr Edward Williams, practising in Mold and district, attended at Chester Castle on Tuesday to undergo his public examination in bankruptcy. He had been in practice since 1880, having succeeded his father. He still held the ape pointments of medical officer of the Mold district, at a salary of 966 and extras also the medical officer- ship of the rural sanitary district of the Holywell Union, at a salary of 235 the medic U officership of the Mold Local Board, at a salary of 225; the medical officership of the Leeiwood Spelter Company, at a salary averaging 215 medical officership of the Star Hotel Club, at a salary averaging 210 medical officership of the Mold Ladies' Club, at a salary of 220 and the medical officership of the Liverpool Engineerp, which was a voluntary appointment, with so salary attached. After his father's death he made an arrangement with a Mr Howard, whereby the latter was to build a house which he (the debtor) was to occupy at a rental of 250. He had received sums amounting to over 2200 in loans from his sister, Miss Lucy Williams, to whom he had garnisheed hissalaries, and she now proved for about 2100. He had not made any offer to his creditors, but he believed he could pay 13:1 4d in the pound. At the close of the examination the following questions were put to him :—Have not you come to this court to get rid of the lease of that house f Well. I may have done. Have not you said so ? I have said so. Have not you said you will never pay a copper under it ? I daresay I have said so. The examination was adjourned for the production of further accounts.

MOLD COTTAGE HOSPITAL. The annual meeting of the subscribers took place on Monday, when there were present Mr and Mrs J. Scott Bankes, Mr P. B. Davies Cooke, Mr and Mrs B. G. Davies Cooke, Mra and Miss Sanders, Mr and Mrs C. P. Morgan, Mr E. Thompson, Mr H. Lloyd Jones, Mr O. Jones (secretary), Mrs Keene, Mrs W. Williams, Nan- nerch, Miss Pennant, Colonel and Mrs Roper, Mrs Trubahaw, the Rev. T. Jones and Mra Jones, The Vicarage; Miss Owen, Nannerch Mr J. Corbett, Mr H. Lloyd Jones, Mr W. Pring, Mr L!ewelyn Eaton, Mr E. Lloyd, filafod, &c. Mr Bankes having been moved to the chair, The minutes of last year's annual meeting were read. The accounts for the year showed that during the year 1890 the subscriptions amounted to fl27 2s, and the donations f-71 15s 2d, making a total of JE389 19s 7d. The amount expended during the year had been JElSO 10s. There was a balance of £209 9s 7d in the hands of the treasurer at the end of the year. The state of the finances was a matter of general congratulation. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. I On the motion of Mr J. Corbett, seconded by Mr Thompson, Mr P. B. Davies Cooke was unani- mously re-elected president for the ensuing year. On the motion of Mr C. P. Morgan, seconded by Colonel Cooke, Mr W. Pring was elected vice- president. On the motion of Mr Cooke, seconded by the Chairman, Mr J. Corbett was re-elected treasurer with acclamation. Mr Cooke proposed that Mr O. Jones be re- elected hon. secretary, but Mr Jones asked to be relieved of the duties, saying that twelve mouths ago he asked for the same privilege, but it was with-held him. The Chairman said he quite sympathised with Mr Jones, and there was a limit to the age when a man could be useful to the public with pleasure to himself, an age at which infirmities crept upon them, and this limit had been reached by Mr Jones. It would be an unkindness to him to insist upon keeping him in office. There was a gentleman ready to undertake the office, and who would perform the duties, he was certain, to general satiafaction. He begged to propose that Mr C. P. Morgan be elected hon. secretary. This was seconded by Mr Eaton, and agreed to. THE MEDICAL OFFICERS. Mr Thompson rose to propose a resolution of which he bad given notice- Mr Cooke said they all knew it had reference to the medical officers. One of them—Dr. Edwards- was present. and as they could speak with greater freedom in his absence perhaps his own heart would suggest to him that he should retire ? Dr. Edwards then rose and left the room. Mr Thompson then proceeded to move his resolu- tion, which was to rescind rule 9 relating to the medical officers, and which was to the effect that the medical officers should be those practicing in the town, and that the patients should be at liberty to choose their own medical men. The rule pro- posed instead of that was to the effect that the medical officers of the Institution should be two regularly qualified men, who should attend on alternate weeks, and that the medical officer who happened to be in attendance when a patient was admitted should be that patient's attendant during the time he stayed in the hospital. Mr Thompson said he felt certain it was impossible to devise a more simple rule, nor one which would work more smoothly. Mr O. Jones seconded the resolution. Mr Philip Cooke said he was very sorry indeed that anything like a hitch should have occurred in the management of their little hospital. When the hospital was founded, it was with the object of doing all the good they could to the poor class, and to provide them with a more efficient attend- ance in the case of accident than it was possible to have in their own homes. So far, the rules which they had adopted at the commencement had worked very smoothly. Any man who was hurt was at liberty to have his own medical attendant to attend him in the hospital, but practically the medical management had been entirely in the hands of the two gentlemen who were partners— Messrs Trubshaw and Edwards-and the sub- scribers were much obliged to them for the very excellent manner in which all the duties had been performed. Dr. Trubshaw, too, was the gentleman who first moved to establish the hospital, which, to a great extent owed its existence to him. He and Dr. Edwards were partners, and for his own part, he did not like for them as subscribers to interfere with their business. Why could they not leave the rule as it was, and leave every patient to ahoose his own medical man ? Why should they interfere between them, seeing it was purely a private question between the two ? It was a pity they had not more faith in them, sufficient to all of them making their own arrangements for the carrying on of the business of the hospital without anv interference on their part as subscribers. Therefore, with all deference to them as subscribers, he preferred the rule as it was, which if amended in the sense of the proposal before them, would debar medical men from sending urgent cases to the hospital, seeing they could not be attended by themselves, the men in whom, as a rule, the patients had the most confidence. After some further observations to the fame purpose, Mr Cooke ended by moving, as an amend- ment, that the existing rule be adhered to. Mr Bankes said the truth of it was, this was one of those unfortunate cases in which the doctors dis- agreed, and he hoped therefore the new rule pro- posed by Mr Thompson would be agreed to. If it. were carried the hospital work would go on, if not, there was a danger lest it should not go on. There I were differences between the medical men, and the I thing for them to consider was how to surmount those difficulties. The proposal was a sort of arrangement by which that end could be attained, and was a compromise arrived at so that the two medical men could be prevailed on to co-operate in carrying on the work of the hospital. He felt bound to say that their thanks were due to Dr. Edwards, r.ot only for the efforts which he had de- voted to the hospital-all the work of the last six or eight months having devolved upon him-but for the accommodating spirit he had shown in arriving at the compromise. Their thanks were also due to Dr. Trubshaw, for the hospital owed its existence to him, and he had shown much interest in its suc- cess from the first, but he had finally resolved to withdraw unless the compromise suggested was arri ved at. Col. Cooke was in favor of the rule as amended by Mr Thompson, but he was in favor of adding a rider, to the effect that medical practitioners generally should be permitted to send in urgent cases, and be allowed to treat them personally. Mr Ll. Eaton seconded the amendment moved by Mr Cooke, saying the rule already in force was the one which ruled all infirmaries and similar in- stitutions, where any medical men could send his patients and attend to them personally. This was a matter which, in his opinion, should be governed by the patients themselves, if they wished to carry on the institution in the spirit of Christianity. After some further conversation and assurances g iven by the Chairman that the course which he recommended had been accepted by Mr Edwards, Mr Cooke withdrew his amendment, and seconded the resolution suggested by his brother, which should come in as a rider to the one proposed by Mr Thompson. The Chairman then put the resolu- tion of Mr Thompson, which was carried by a very large majority, all present with two exceptions voting for it. The rider proposed by Col. Cooke, and seconded by Mr Philip Cooke, was then put and lost on a division, the numbers being about four to three against it. At the suggestion of the Chairman, Dr. Edwards was then called in, and thanked by the chairman for sacrificing his private feelings for the good of the institution. He was looked upon only half-an- hour previous by nearly all present as a bugbear, but now hu was sure they all felt extremely grate- ful to him. (Hear, hear.) Dr. Edwards thanked them, saying he had always done his duty in connection with the hospital, and would do it again. He further assured them that any ill-feeling which had arisen was not on his part, nor had it emanated from him. The Revs. W. D. Owen, Gwernaffield, aud T. Derry, Mold, also Mrs Howard, The Tower, and Miss Annie Jones, Wrexham-street, were added to the Committee of Management. On the motion of Mr Corbett, the best thanks of the meeting were given to Mr Bankes for presiding, and to the several ladies and gentlemen who had taken an active share in the management of the institution. BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. PRESENTATION.—An interesting presentation was made at the Institute, Brymho, on Saturday after- noon, the recipient being Mr Edward Jones, late furnace manager at Brymbo Steel Company as a token of esteem and regard. The presentation was made by Mr Wilson, on behalf of the workmen. Mr Jones responded in a suitable manner. Addresses were also given by Mr Thomas Jones, Thos. Fisher, dec. CO OPERATION. The general meeting of the Brymbo Industrial Co-operative Society was held on Friday evening. Mr John Thoniai2, who presided, said the Society was nteadily increasing. The inhabitants saw the place to deal in was where they had a portion of the profit. The takings for the la-it fourteen weeks amounted to nearly JS950, on which a profit of £80 6s 5d was realised, which was appropriated as follows :—Dividend to members at 2s in the 2, 256 8s dividend to non-members at Is in the j2. £4 18s 6d and a balance of 218 19* lid carried forward to the current account. The com- mittee also reported a change had been made in the storekeepers, viz., Messrs Moses Carrington and Robert Hughes having been appointed, and it was expected that the takings of the Socitty would he increased. The goods of members would also be delivered. COMPETITIVE liTEETING.-A literary and competitive meeting was held at the Wesleyan Chapel, Brymbo, on Wednesday evening, Mr Charles Edwards, Mount Zion, Brymbo, presided, there being a good audience. The prize for the recitation of the most humorous piec-, was awarded to Mr Samuel Howard. Brymbo. In the competition for girls in singing 'Tis I that nurses baby," the first prize was awarded to Miiis Dora Jones, Lodge, and the second to Miss Charlotte A. Wynne, Pentre. Mr John Hughes, Pentre, took the prize for impromptu read- ing, which consisted of stanza to the Cobweb and churn." The reading was eagerly listened to. Only one party put in an appearance to sing The Briton's Lament." The prize was received by Mr Huh Hopwoorl, the leader. In a competition fur the beat tianslation from English to Welsh of the tea party ticket for Good Friday, several compefc-d, but none were adjudged worthy of the prize. The vocalists were Mra Robert Hughes, Lodge, and Mr J ohua Reynolds, and a party of children, under the leadership of Mr Hopwood, who sang A little bird (action song), which was applauded. The same party also gave a musical drill. The adjudicators were Messrs Robert Griffiths, T. Owen and Samuel Howard. BENEFIT CONCERT.—On Monday, at Bryn Zion, Broughton, Mr Edwin Cunnah's benefit concert took place. Mr Ellis Evans presided, and as usual per- formed hia duties in a most genial manner. The following was the programme Anthem, Moeswch i'r Arglwydd," Choir, leader, Mr P. Williftins solo, "Sound an alarm," Mr S. Davies,"song, "Y Plentyn a'r gwlith." Miss L. Roberts; song, "Dim ond deilen," Mr E. W. Parry violin iolo, The last rose of summer," Mr Joseph Parry; song, "Myfanwy," Mr Cadwaladr Jones; chorus, Worthy is the Lamb," Choir. Mr Edwin Cunnah was presented with a baton by Miss Lizzie Roberts, on behalf of the Brake Festival Committee. Pianoforte solo by Mr Walter Williams; song, "Duw fendithiu'n trwlad," Mr William Davies song, Gwladgarwr," Mr Seth Roberts; glee, "We are the young musicians," Broughton Glee Party, conductor, Mr Benjamin Fisher; violin solo, Home, Sweet Home," jllr J (is. Parry duet, Love and war," Messrs Simon Davies and Edward William Parry; song, Children's home," Miss L Roberts (encored), encore sonp, Far away BonR", The old fashioned way," Mr Simon Davies; "Hallelujah Chorus," Choir, under the leadership of Mr P. Williaintc. Mr Ellis Evans pro- posd a vote of thanks to the singers, which was seconded by the Rev. Edward Roberts, C.C., Brymbo. A vote of thanks was then proposed to Mr Ellis Evans by Mr Peter Williams, and was seconded by the Rev. Charles Williams. The meeting was then concluded with the National Anthem.

BRYMBO NOTES. I The concert at Bryn Zion for the benefit of Mr Edwin Cunnah, A.C., the well-known music teacher, was a success in every sense. What is the Liberal Committee of Brymbo doing? Are the members still resting on their oars," after the County Council election, or do they get through a lot of work quietly ? Co-oporation is making headway in Brymbo. They are about to be up with the times, and deliver cus- tomers' goods. So they ought. A few days ago, I saw a couple of tradesmen's carts in the neighbourhood delivering good s from Wrexham. OBSERVANT. I CEFN AND RHOSYMEDKE. I RELIEF FOR CEFN QUARRIES WORKMEN.—MESSRS William Davies, (treasurer), and Richard Evans, (secretary), desire, on behalf of the workmen em- ployed at Cefn Quarries to return thanks to all those who so kindly and generously assisted them with their donations during the hard frost. LECIURE.—A much enjoyed lecture was given on Thursday night, at the Ebenezer schoolroom to a very fair audience, on the popular subject.—" Love, court- ship, and marriage". The lecturer was the Rev. J. Williams of Oswestry, and Mr J. M. Correy presided. The proceeds were in aid of the chapel funds. FUNERAL—We regret to announce the death of Mrs Jones, wife of Mr D. Jones, Printer, Rhcsymedre, a lady well known and respected in the neighbourhood. The funeral, which was a very large one, took place on Tuesday at the Trefynant Cemetery. The officiating ministers were the Revs. Isaac Jones L'an'jollen, and J. Pierce, Cefn. SCHOLASTIC.—On Thursday afternoon, the teachers and scholars at the Acrefair Boy, School, marked the departure of assistant master Mr n. M. Davies, for Bangor Normal College, by presenting him with a purse containing a sum of money, as a slight tokeli of esteem and regard. Mr Davies has served in the school during the past seven years, and gave the ut. most possible satisfaction. He leaves with the beet wishes of teachers and scholars. I CEFiNYBKDU. I ABERMOKDDU BOARD SCHOOLS.—The drawing ex- amination took place on Friday. Mr French draw- I ing inspector for the district, taking charge. There were about 100 boys examined. CHIRK. I BAND OF HOPE AND TOTAL ABSTIVENCE SOCIETY — A meeting was held in the Girls' Schoolroom, Chirk, on Monday, whpn addresseR WMe given by Mr Wm. Lockley, Mr J. Venables, Mr John Jones, and others. Readings, recitations, and songs were also given by members of the Society. Several new members were enrolled. FFRWD. I THE LATE MR W. POMFORT).-One of the largest funerals ever held in the district took place on Mon- day. Mr William Fomford, who lias been for a number of years foreman brickmaker at the Ffrwd Works, died on Friday, after a prolonged illness. The deceased, who was only thirty years of age, was well-known and repecter1, and a prominent mninher of the Primitive Methodist body, and identified him- sell especially with the Ffiwd Chapel, where be will be specially missed. He was also an ardent cricketer, and an influential member of the U.O.O.F., Ancient Briton's Lodge. The procession at the funeral was a very long one, and included firgt a deputation from the Holly Bush LodKe in black regalia, the circuit minister, Rev. W. Smith circuit steward, Ale E. B. Evans; the hearse, Accompanied by bearers the immediate relatives of the deceased; the Sunday School scholars, and mar V sympathising fiiendr. The interment took place at Hope cemetery, the Rev. 1{. Roberts officiating, and the Rev. W. Smith delivering a panegyric on the departed at the grave-side. A number of beautiful wreaths were sent", amongst them heinp some from the Gwersyllt Cricket Club, Mr and Mrs E. B. Evans, Wrexham Mrs Jones. Ffrwd Mts Isaac Williams. Plas Main Mra Ollerhead, Sydyllt and Miss Williams, of Manchester, CHESTER. A NICE WiirE.-M.Ary Hewson was charged all Tuesday. with assulting her husband. The evidence showed the defendant was a veritable virago. o content with spending her husband'd money in drink and neglecting her children, she bad thrown at him everything that came within her reach, and had threat- ened to set him on fire with paraffin. She wan sent to prison for two months hard labor. GWERSYLLT. CONGREGATIONAL CHAPIEL .-Special services wen held on Sunday, when Miss Davies, HoIyweP preached morning and evening. On Monday evening Rev. J. Vinson Stephens, Buckley, preached. There were good congregations. Collections were made ia aid of the church fun ds. I HAWARDEN. LOYAL ORDER OF ANCIENT SHEPHERDS. The ninety-fourth quarterly meeting of the above society was held at the Glynne Arms Hotel, Hawarden on Saturday, when thirty-eiuht deputies were present* including the district officers. P.C.S. John EVAN-* P.D.C.S. Peter Kendrick, P.P.C.S. James Wright- treasurer, Pro. Cor. Sec. George Cromar. Th" Pn? vincial Chief, in his opening remarks, gave them ad a very hearty welcome. especially those brethren present for the first time representing new lodgey. The district secretary bad furnished him with a few particulars relative to the work accomplished during the past year, and the remarkable progress made They commenced the ear with a membership of 2.137, and t -day they have returned 2,573, therefore, after allowing for losses by lapses and deaths, they have » gain of 436 members, and the financial statistics ara equally satisfactory, there being a considerable gain on the working of the year, particulars of which will be given in the report. Five new lodges have been opened, and the officers have several new tieids in view, where they hope ere long to establish new ffilds. Being the annual meeting the election of district officers took place. Bro. Peter Kendrick, Buck'ev was appointed to the Pro. C.S. Chair. For the deputy-chair several able and worthy brethren aspired, on the vote being taken, Bro. Wiliiam Moses, Hope, was elected by a good majority P.P.C.S. James Wright, treasurer, and Pro. Cor. Sec George Cromar were re.electù alao the trustees for the various funds. P.M. John Brooks. PenvfforH.i and P.M. William R. Savage. "'PLnyifijrdd, appointed lodge book examineta for the next twelve months. P.M. George Moitin, Dodleaton was re-elected general auditor. Alteration cf District Ruleii was considered, when the following important amendment was adopted :—" That the following be added to the 2nd clause in the 18th District Ruia That any member who has paid illt) his Lodge his contributions for fifteen years, and during that time has not received any sick benefits from the Lodue he shall be allowed eleven shillings per week sick'pay for the first twenty-six weeks, and eight shillings per week for the second twenty-six weeks, and if he haa paid for twenty years as above, he shall be allowed twelve shillings per week for the first twenty-aix weeks, and eight shillings and sixpence the second twenty-six weeks no member shall be entitled to viia rise of sick pay if he has at any time during hia membership received the sum of five pounds in benefits from the Society.' It was also decided, on account of the rapid strides the Society is making in Wales, to have the District Rules printed in the Welsh language. Other impoitant businesi4 was con- sidered, including a proposition that a second donasion be given to the fund to defray the coat of a new life. boat, to be presented by the Order to the National Lifeboat Institution at the next annual meeting to be held at Greenock. Eventually this and other matters was referred to the various Lodges for fuither con- sideration. The newly-elected officers were duly installed in office, after which the delegates sat down to an excellent dinner, provided by Mr Darbyshire HOPE AND CAERGWLE. NOTES AND COMMENTS. Monday evening's ambulance practice was a most successful affair. Most of the members were present. The spring-like weather has been a great boon. How aggravating to sit with one's wife and family in a waiting-room for a delayed train, and yet mies it after all. A refuge has been found in Adullam's cave. The Sarn Bridge buttresses are still holding 10- getber. Who is the coming man ? This is a question which interferes with the tran- quility of two quatters of the pariah. HOLT AND FARNDON. BALL AT HOLT.—A ball was held at the Endowed School, on Friday night, the proceeds to be divided among the poor. The Massa Band played a selection of dance music from 7 p.m. till 2.30 a.m. Mr Edwards ably fulfilled the office of M.C. The follow- ing were among those present :—Mr and Mrs Cande- land, Oak Cottage, Farndon Mr and Miss Jone?, Nag's Head Mr and Mrs Lee, Miss Jones, Mr Rathbone Jones. Mr and the Misses Armstrong, Miss Ed wards, Miss Randles, Elm House Mr J. Jackson, Farndon Mr Lester, the Schools, Holt; and others. in all about 40 couple. I RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. PREACHING MEETINGS.—At the last meeting of the Ford Gron Society, Mr Joseph Rogers presiding, rwo well written papers on the above subject were read by Mr William Hughes, Lodge, and Mr Wm. Dodd, Pentre d., r. A lively debate followed, in which the following took part-Mr E. Phillips, Mr Michael Roberts, Air Thomas Phillips, Mr John Edwards, and Mr Edward Edwards. There was a fair attendance. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—A competitive meeting ill connection with the Sunday School waa held at Moriah Chapel on Monday. In the afternoon a larve number partook of a first-class meat tea. The follow- ing ladies presided at the tables :-Mi-ii, MAry A. Owen, Mrs Mal the. Anne Williams, Mrs Mary Wil- liams. Mrs Caroline Hughes, Mrs Elizabeth Dodd. MHS Dodd, Miss Roberts, Miss Sarah Williams, Misa Williams, Moriah Cottage, and Miss M. A. Edwards, Denbigh Houee. The chapel in the evening was crowded, when Mr Tom Sauvage, Rich- mond House, took the chair. A juvenile choir, led by Mr Samuel Roberts, having sung Dewrion Filwyr lesu, a competition followed, a party led by Mr Edward Jones obtaining a prize of 4s for singing Dos cuddia dy ofid. The same party afterwards won a prize of 10s for singing Cwmbwrla." Mr Jacob Edwards received the prize of 21 for singing 0 rhowch i mi fwth," while the prize for singing Y Fenyw Fach a'r Bibl Mawr r was received by Master William Dodd, Hall-street, the Chairman giving an additional priza to Mian M. E. Jones, Nat;'a Head Inn, the other competitor. To one of the old people who sang best Ain grai i adeiladu a prize of Is was offered winner, Mr William Roberts, Erw Gerrig. The prize of 5s was divided amon^ Mr J. T. Davies, Mr John Williams, and Mr E. Edwards for counting the number of times the letter B" appear6 in the Epietle to the Hebrews. After a song by Mr P. W. Phillipp, there was a com- petition in reading a piece without punctuation marks, winner Master Edward W. Bellis, Hall-street: Mr P. W. Phillips gained the prize for the best transcription of the first Psalm, and Mr W. Phillips for the best impromptu speech. The programme pro- ceeded :-Songs by Miss M. E. Davies, Regent-street. Mrs Joseph Wright, Mr Robert Parry, and Mr Ezra Price. The adjudicators were Mr Robert Jwne*, Bank-street, Mr Hugh Lewis, Market-street. Mr Zachariah Dodd, Church-etreet, and Mr Joseph Doud, Hall-street. ROSSETT. NOTES FROM THE ROADSIDE. The owner of a certain iron gate would earn the thanks of some if he would provide a few aeatj. If a marquee were'provided on wet days, no objec- tion would be raised. On Sunday morning, service commences at 10.47. By exerting themselves, some contrive to arrive by 11.15. The gutters by some footpaths are very dangerous. Will they be attended to when we hear of an accident. A shattered vehicle was seen the other day. It is thought to be the victim of fast driving. The sufferings of many unfortunate animals en fair days are pitiable to see. How would it do, by way of change, to lay ths sticks upon the backs of the drivers? INQUISITIVE. WORTHENBURY. CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.—On the 28th, the Rev. D. Davies, of St. Asaph, gave 33 excellent address in the Schoolroom on temperance. The Rector (the Rev. T. H. G. Puleston) presided, and there was a large and attentive audience. The following programme was efficiently rendered Hymn, The King's Highway," the Choir pianù- forte duet, Mr and Master Urmson song. Sailor's Shilling," Mr Tomkins; so ng, 11 Great Grandmother," Mi=s Hands song, Driven fr in t  h  Home," Mra Mercer glee, "Hunting S?)n?," C? h?tf Home," I've got an awful cold." Mr Ankers 9?. Ehren on the Rhine," Miss Hands; song, Awfu.iy Jolly," Mr Tomkins song, The happy peasants. Choir. After a vote of thanks had been accorded to t ie lecturer and the performers, the singing of toe National Anthem brought a very pleasant evening t" a close. The Rev. T. H. G. Puleat m very kUJlJly entertained to supper at the Rectory all who tad taken part in the proceedings.

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