Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

DEATH OF THE VICAR OF GRESFORD. We much regret to have to record the death of the Rev Edward Braithwaite Smith, vicar of Gresford, who died at the Vicarage on Wednesday morning, aged 61. The reverend gentleman has been in indifferent health for a considerable time, and for a short period before Christmas the Vicar has been unable to attend with his usual activity to his pastoral duties. The news of the death has been received with the most general regret, for the deceased gentleman was kind, considerate, and the pattern of a pastor. Without exception all the inhabitants of the parish express the most sincere Borrow. Mr Smith was a native of Herefordshire, and was educated at Hereford Cathedral School and RoasaU, subsequently passing to Oxford, where he entered Brazenose College, and graduated M.A. He became curate at Huntley and Thruxton, in the Dioceae of Hereford. In 1859 he became curate of Gresfurd, when the late Arch- deacon Wickham was the vicar, and here he remained about 15 years. During this time he won golden opinions of his flock by reason of his unceasing attention to their bodily as well as their spiritual needs. In 1874 he was made Vicar of Giversyllt, and in 1877 he removed to Llandrinio. There he remained until 1881, when the living of Gresford became vacant, and accepting the appointment he remained there until his death. Mr Smith leaves a wife and family, who will be joined in their great sorrow by the wbole of the parishioners. To attempt to de- scribe the character of one so well known, and so justly esteemed, would be superfluous. He was a Christian gentle mall. The late Vicar took the greatest interest in music, and was a clever performer upon the violinccllo. He rarely appeared as a soloist, but those who have heard him, when on those rare occasions he did so perform, knew his skill and appreciated his dexterity. He frequently played in conceit orchestras in Wrexham and Chester, and his services were much valued. The funeral takes place to-day (Saturday) in Gresford at 3 30. We understand that the funeral arrangements are of the simplest character, and friends ha-,e been asked not to send carriages.

GOOD NEWS. We learn that a meeting of the directors of the Wrexham and Ellesmere Railway Company was held in London on Wednesday. Although the exact nature of the business transactad has not yet become public, we are in a position to state that the decisions arrived at were of the most satisfactory character. From this it may be safely assumed that the work of constructing the new line will be shortly com- menced. —.—.—

DEATH OF A WOMAN FROM FRIGHT AT RUTHIN. On Saturday the neighbourhood of Boithyn-street, Ruthin, was much agitated by the news that a well. known married woman, named Clarke, had dropped dead in the street. The woman was standing in the street when she noticed a youth, who was carrying a child in his arms, let the infant fall to the ground, and he was immediately seen to reel backwards in a fit. The poor woman was so overcome with fright at the sight that she fell down and shortly afterwards expired. Several persons ran to her assistance, but their kind ministrations were of no avail. The child was badly hurt by the fall, having suffered injury to its face. The youth, who is the son of Davies, the 'bus driver, soon recovered, thanks to the kind atten- tions of those around. The death has cast a gloom over the whole street. The funeral of the deceased woman was largely attended.

SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS. I On Saturday,at Bryn-y-pys, in beautifully fine weather, a representative gathering included Sir W. Wynn, Mr Edmund Peel and the Misses Peel, Mr A Peel and the Misses Peel, Lady Palmer, Mr and Misses Whitmore, Miss Williams, Misses Piercy Captian Bertie, Mr J. Howard, Mr Nugent Howard and the Misses Howard (Broughton Hall), Mr Chap. man, Mr and Misses Brownlow Tower. Col. Bulkeley Mr J. Jones, Captain Fenwick, Mr liobinson, Rev. T. H. G. Puleston, Captain Graham, &c. There were no scarcity of foxes in the locality, and for nearly a couple of hours foxea and hounds had the game pretty much to themselves on the highroads, the Darlands, perhaps, being as far as they got to. Cambell's Gorse held a good one, who ran out past the Devil's Gallery, as if for Penley, when he turned to the left and ran slowly on towards Howe's Wood, and then down and back by Cambell's Gorse. Turning now to the right, the fox ran along the valley. and having crossed the high road, made Cottage Gorse his point, through it, and out at the top end pointing for Emral. Now to the left, and doss, d the brook at the back of Worthenbury Rectory, straight away to Broughton, through the plantations.' and very nearly to Cudd- ington, to the left again for Cherry Hill, a very fine run ending with the fox being killed just before ogettin- to Broughton Gorse. „

NEW SHIPPING COMPANY.—The ship Carnedd Llewelyn, Limited, has been registered, with a capital of 217,000 in 4:100 shares, to acquire the steel sailing ship Carnedd Llewelyn, now building by Messrs. Russell and C(' Port-Glasgow. The first aubscribers areD. Lloyd-George. M. P.. Criccieth, North Wales; Thomas Rogers, Beech Bank, Liscard, Cheabire; J obn Rogerf, 5, Chapel-street, Liverpool Thomas Bcech Barton, Grove Park, Wrexham; Thomas Jones, 57, Hope-street, Wrexham; John James Williams, Oldhall-street, Liverpool: J. "r'o. v? uson-iiooerts, n?dcross.atreet. Liverpool; and R. N. Koberts, 5, Ch?pet.atreet, Liverpool. Me?ra. Koberts, Rogers, and Co., Hargrave Buildings, 5, Chanel-street, Liverpool, are appointed managers. THE NEW WELSH DISESTABLISHMENT CAMPAIGN. —Ihe Executive of the North Wales Liberal Federa- tion have been summoned to meet at Chester on I Friday next, to diLcuLls the proposal made by lr I luiYS'el, M.? ? ? "??? ?.debyMr

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF I COLLIERY MANAGERS. A meeting of the North Wales branch of this asso- ciation was held on Thursday evening at the Wynn- I stay Arms Hotel, Wrexham, under the presidency of Mr J. M. Bailes. A NEW SECRETARY. U I — ll Mr Isaac Jones, Wynnstay uoiiiery, Too "n'u' of the branch, stated that Mr Wm. Millington, Ffrwd I Colliery, the secretary to the branch, was leaving the district, and would have to resign his position. which he was sure every member of the branch would learn with regret, although they could not help a. the same time feeling pleased when they knew that he was leaving to better himself.—Mr Hopwood, (Messrs I Watkinson's colliery, Buckley), proposed that Mr Dixon. Penycae.be asked to accept the position of secretary.—Mr Newton (Sandycroft Colliery) seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Jur Hare (Brymbo Colliery) thought they ought to recognise in some way the valuable services of Mr Millington during the time he had acted tary, and he begged to propose that a fund be raised to present him with a suitable testimonial, and that Mr Isaac Jones ba asked to act as secretary and treasurer to the fund.—Mr Hopwood seconded the proposal, which was unanimously agreed to. Mr Jones gave a brief resume of the proceedings of the London meeting of the representatives of the association and of their interview with the Home Secretary. He said the meeting was a very successful one, and the reception given by the Home Secretary to the deputation was very encouraging and satis- factory. Mr Matthews seemed to be very much in- terested in the statements laid before him, and listened very attentively and patiently to everything that was said.—Mr Hare said the various branches of the association had resolved that the Home Secretary be recommended to appoint as inspectors of mines only those who had acted a3 managers for at least five years. At the meeting in London, however, he noticed that two or three mining engineers attempted to upset these resolutions, and to substitute at other recommendation, and it was finally resolved, he believed, to modify the resolutions passed by the branches, which he did not think was right. Mr Jones said it was resolved to recommend the Home Secretary only to appoint as inspectors those who had held a certificate of competency for five years. Mr Hare did not think the matter was clearly ex- plained to the Home Secretary, who appeared to be under the impression, according to the reports pub- lished in the papers, that the association did not wish working men to be appointed inspectors. That was not the wish of the association. What they contended for was this—they did not care who were appointed inspectors so long as they had a thorough experience of the responsibilities and difficulties of a colliery III manager. lie did not think that even it a man aia hold a five yeare' certificate of competency he was a fit person to become an inspector unless during those five years he had acted in such a capacity as enabled him to become acquainted with the difficulties and dangers of colliery management. He did not object —and the association did not object-to working men becoming inspectors, because they were working men all that they wanted was to have men appointed who had had the same difficulties to contend with as managers had, and who knew what they had to con- tend with on all sides. Mr Jones thought the matter was laid before the Home Secretary in very full detail, and the reasons adduced why the association desired thoroughly competent and qualified men appointed as inspectors. Mr Hare contended that the London meeting of representatives ought not to to have altered the recommendations arrived at by the various branches. Mr Jones said the resolutions were so numerous that it was felt impossible to lay them all in detail before the Home Secretary, and it was considered advisable to pass the general resolution which the meeting ultimately arrived at. Mr Bailes said the Home Secretary, in his remarks, atone part of the interview, said it seemed that the association wanted none but colliery managers ap- pointed as inspectors, and he did not appear to agree with that. Mr N. R. Griffith said there was a feeling abroad in favor of workingmen being appointed inspectors, and it was felt that if a man got his certificate of five years' competency it would be rather to prevent him being made an inspector becase he had not been able during the five years to obtain a manager's berth. Mr Jones, Mr Millington, and other members of the branch wished it to be made known that the association was in no way antagonistic to either the working men or the employers, as the constitution and working of the association would prove. The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Millington for his valuable services as secretary, and to the chairman for presiding.

ARMY, MILITIA, AND VOLUNTEERS. I It has been definitely decided that the 3rd R. W.F. shall this year encamp at Denbigh. The strength of the battalion in 1890 was 821, but at the present time it is 695. In a circular letter, Col. Liddell says that could he be so fortunate as to awaken an interest throughout the counties of Den- bigh and Flint, amongst those who think that the auxiliary forces should be maintained locally, we should soon be able to fill the ranks of your militia." Col. Liddell advises the formation of local com- mittees, of persons ready to meet and discuss pro- posalis which I will place before them." Could not a Cadet Battalion be formed in North Wales ? On Saturday the 1st Cadet Battalion gave an assault-at-arms at Liverpool. The boys went through the military di111, physical drill, sword exercises, cut- lass drill, bayonet exercise, fencing competitions, a mounted tournament, a tug-of-war, and gave an in- teresting ambulance demonstration. The annual ball of A (Kelstetton) troop of the Den- bighshire Hussars was held last week at St. Mark's Schools. Connah's Quay. Massa's string band sup- plied the music. The ball, which was numerously attended, proved a great succeip. The annual distribution of priaes to the Llanrwst Volunteers took place on Friday night, at the Con- e rt Hall, Capt. Ashley presiding. The following is an extract from a Horse Guard's letter recently received by Col. Liddell, commanding 23rd II.D. :I have the honor to forward you the enclosed extract from a letter received from the War Office, and regret extremely that it has been found impossible to carry out your wishes as regards forming a Volunteer battalion in Merionethshire :—" I have now the honor by direction of the Commander-in. Chief to inform you that the Secretary of State for War, in consultation with his Royal Highness, has given the most careful consideration to the question of the proposed formation of a battalion of Rifle Volunteers in connection with the county of Merioneth as an ad- ditional Volunteer battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. I am, however, to request that you will be so good as to convey to the Lord-lieutenant of Merionethshire, and the other gentlemen who have interested themselves in this matter, the expression of Mr Secretary Stanhope's regret that he is unable to include in the estimate for the ensuing financial year the necessary provision for the proposed new corps, or to submit to her Majesty that its services be accepted, the Secretary of State having been advised that there are no special reasons, from the point of view of the requirements of the mobilisation scheme of home defence, for such an increase of the Volunteer force in the particular locality in question." It seems a great pity that the services of about 500 men in a portion of Wales little frequented by soldiers, could not be accepted by the Authorities. Our Army is so small in comparison with the armies of other Euiopean nations that one would imagine every opportunity of increasing its strength would be gladly accepted by the Authorities, but such seems not to be the case. Perhaps the formation of another Volunteer battalion would upset the whole scheme of home defence, which has, doubtless, been elaborated with much care-on paper. Notwithstanding the fact that all the English dis- tricts are open for recruiting for the Royal Welsh Fusileers, recruits come in very slowly. The second battalion is close upon 200 under its strength, while the third and fourth battalions are in even a worse plight. Her MajeRty the Queen has presented a goat to the 3rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers to replace that which died recently in Acton Park.

REMOVAL OF THE 4TH ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS TO ALTCAR. At Tuesday night's meeting of Carnarvon Town Council, the Mayor (Mr Issard Davies) presiding considerable discussion took place with reference to the removal of the 4th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers to Altcar for this'year's training. Mr J. R. Hughes directed attention to the fact that the Government intended making a military depot in Wales. Denbigh had been suggested as a central place, but he thought that Carnarvon was a more suitable place, and he urged that the Council should move in the matter with the view of securing the depot in the town. The Mayor said he had corresponded with the Secretary of State and another gentleman whose support he had solicited with reference to the removal of the militia to Altcar. He understood the arrange- ments for the removal of the battalion to Altcar had been already made. The battalion would be brigaded at that place this year, but he did not think it was proposed to remove the men annually from Carnarvon. The War Secretary had written that as the 4th Bat- tahon Royal We!ah Fusiliers had not for several years 2 a training ?'here than in its own head- quarters, it had been decided for military reasons to re- this year. As that course was H?i v. »fnv k?Jy to prove of ultimate advance to the battalion, the War Secretary was predudfd I from meeLing with the wUhe9 of the Corporation. Col. Liddell, who had been written to on ?h:?°uuSojecc, wrote thanking the Mavor for the ereat assistS rendered by him in conn?c?i? the Aliliti-i  stating that there was no truth in the statement t? it was proposed to remove the present depot from Wrexham. Capt Griffith, the adjutant of the b? talion, wrote stating that it would be useless to attempt to reverse the decision of the Authorities. Any arguments he (the Mayor) might urge, in favor of their retention at Carnarvon would be met by the question What does Carnarvon (town or country) do tor its Militia regiment?" The answer shown by results was "practically nil." The battalion had steadily decreased in the past three years, being now some 250 below strength. No individual efforts could stop the decadence, and it had become a question for Carnarvon to decide whether it was worth while to bestir itself to restore its Militia or to let it die. Col. Platt wrote as follows :—" There is a letter in to-day's Liverpool Coxirier on the subject of asking the Govern. ment to build a barracks at Carnarvon instead of Denbigh, and to make it the headquarters of North Wales. I think Carnarvon much the best place, but snere is no drill ground, and a very poot range. This is fatal. If the Carnarvon people are anxious for it they must find these necessaries."—Mr J. R. Pritchard thought the reason why the battalion was decreasing in strength was that the pay was miserable. The bounty money had been reduced, and the men objected dropped °&mp on the present pay.-The subject then  dropped.

LANCASHIRE, CHESHIRE, DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE PRESBYTERY. The quarterly meeting of this Presbytery was held at Hoylake, on Tuesday morning and after- noon last. Rev. R. Leigh Roose, Moderator, pre- sided. NOMINATION" OF PRINCIPAL FOR BALA COLLEGE. The message from the College Committee to the several Presbyteries in North Wales was that they should suggest the name of one or more persons considered to be eligible for the office, for the con- sideration of the Committee. The Presbytery was requested to do nothing further for any candidate than suggest his name. Three names were men- tioned and voted upon in the following order :— Principal Edwards, D.D., Aberystwyth Rev. Griffith Ellis, M.A., Bootle and Professor ElI; Edwards, M.A., Bala College. Some expresaec themeelves strongly in favor of a united thsologiol college for both North and South Wales. ELECTION OF DEACONS. A message was received from Holt Church asking the Presbytery to depute two persons to reader assistance, and take the vote of the church in thb election of deacons. Rev. Thomas Phenaah and Mr Fernley, of Wrexham, were appointed. A NEW MAGAZINE. I Mr Edward Jones, B.A., Liverpool, a;kod leave to introduce the question of a ue'.v magazine for the whole Connexion. It was suggested that the new magazine should represent the forward movements of the Connexion, and discuss the following and other subjects, viz., ministerial training, theological colleges, English services, church finances, Home and Foreign Missions, Bands of Hope, &c. A com- mittee had been formed to take this in hand and carry it out. It is to be a Limited Liability Com- pany, in no way dependent on the General Assembly. There was a strong feeling prevalent in the English Churches that the Connexion should be better represented by the Press. RESIGNATION OF THE REV J. OWEN THOMAS, M.A. Mr Thomas, the respected pastor of Everton Brow Church, Liverpool, announced to the Presbytery his intention of resigning his charge. The elders spoke highly of Mr Thomas and his labors for the last three years amongst them. The church waa in a more flourishing state than it had been for the nine years previously. Mr Thomas intends to go to Germany to prosecute his studies at one of the Universities. The Presbytery with reluctance accepted the resigna- tion. TOTE OF CONDOLENCE. The Presbytery expressed its deep sympathy with the Rev David Edwards, pastor of Two Mills and Saughall churches, in the loss he has recently sustained by the death of his wife. Rev E. Jerman was requested to write him a letter of condolence THE NEW CHURCH AT MOLD. I A message was received from the English Church asking permission to proceed with the erection of a new chapel, the plans would be sub. mitted to the Building Committee in a short time. The pastor said the land was purchased, and the sum of £1,025 already in the bank. The estimated cost would be £2,000. The application was granted. JUBILEE OF THE FOREIGN MISSIONS. I The Rev. John Owen, Aberdovey, pastor-elect of the Welsh church at Mold, delivered an admir- able English address on the mission and the fund. The aim was to raise about £ 40,000 for the training of native preachers, establishing of hospitals, and the extension of the work in India. They wanted a dozen missionaries at on-le. West Merionethshire had already contributed the handsome sum of £ 3,000, without any pressure whatever being put on the churches. Merionethshire had given and promised nearly £ 2,000. Hearty thanks were accorded Mr Owen for his effective address. NEW ENGLISH CHURCH AT LLANDUDNO. I Rev. U. T. Astley, M.A., who was formerly a clergyman of the Church of England, made a statement respecting the new place of worship they were erecting at Llandudno. The chapel would cost some thousands, and the sum of £1,750 had been already raised. Liverpool friends gave him 1:200, and he now asked permission to visit persons and churches within the bounds of the Presbytery. The case was commended to the generous support of the churches. MISCELLANEOUS. I It was reported that the churches at Waverton and Saighton had elected as their pastor the Rev. D. Manuel, of Penmaenmawr. It was announced by the Wrexham District Meeting that the sum of £10 had been given tu Bethel Church, Redwither, in memoriam of the late deacon, Mr Alfred Rimmer. The Moderator was asked to write to Mr Rimmer's friends acknowledging the same. A public missionary meeting was held in the evening, at which the Revs. J. 0. Thomas. M.A., John Owen, Aberdovey, and others spoke.

BRYN, PENYLAN. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Wednesday week another of the series of eiitsitainments was given in the School- room. The fiist portion consisiad of a dramatic per- formance, Little Red Riding Hood," given by the following scholars :-Miss M. Roberts, Miss L. Sands, Mi,;s Jones, Miss M. E. Davies, Master J. Roberts, Master John Thelfall, Master W. Jones. The characters were ably sustained without exception, the peiformance being highly appreciated by the large audience. The rest of the evening was taken up by an exhibition of waxworkc, the models being efficiently represented by the following :-Miss Tong, Miss Lockey, Miss S. Evans, Miss Jane Evans, Miss Ivy Baron, Miss Isabella Baron, Miss Tottie Moore, Miss S. A. Freer, Mr Herbert Robeitf, Mr Thomas Jones, Mr H. Edwards, Matter J. Roberts, and Master J. Wilson. Mi Wilson, head gardener, Penylan Hall, was the genial showman. The exhibi- tion proved a complete success, the audience being delighted with it. Amongst those present were Mrs Ormrod, Rev. E. W. Edwards, vicar of Ruabon, and the Misses Edwards. At the close, the Vicar said that he had been delighted with the performances. It was something new for the Bryn to lead Ruabon, but they had certainly done so this time. He hoped to see them at Ruabon shortly, giving the performance there. The usual votes of thanks were accorded all who had taken pait and the National Anthem closed the proceedings. Much praise is due to the Rev. T. Buncumbe and Miss Tong for their excellent enter- tainment. COEDPOETH AND MINERA. CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.—A very excellent lecture was delivered at the Minera Schools on Wednesday by the Rav. Daniel Davies, St. Asaph. The Vicar, the Rev. T. H. Evans, presided. Addresses were also delivered by the Chairman and the Rev. J. H. Parry. Several pledges were taken. CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION.—A concert was held on Friday, at the Minera National Schools, Mr J. Tudor Rogers, Bryn Tydur presided. The following was the programme Pianoforte duet, Misses Job and Michell; song (humorous) "Co-operation craze," Mr Llewlyn Evans, Brymbo (encored); song "The Diver," Mr John Williams, Southsea; song, "Y Marchog," Mr Edward Thomas, Minera, in response to all encore he gave "Rhowch i mi fy 'ngloew gledd"; song, Jessamy Town," Miss Gibbons, Adwy song, Once for all," Mr Edward Taylor, Brymbo pianoforte solo, Miss Job; address, Mr G. F. Wynne, Minera; cornet solo, "The Challenge," Mr Edward Roberts, Talwrn, to an encore he responded with Han wlad fy Nhadau song, The soldier's grave." Mr James Williams; song, "When you're far away," Miss Gibbons (encored) song, "The little hero," Mr J. W. Owen, Schoolhouse (encored); song, "They all love Jack," Mr E. Taylor. A vote of thanks proposed by Mr T. O. Charles, and aeoonded by Mr Jeremiah Rogers, Nant, was heartily accorded to the Chairman, after which the crowded audience sang "God save the Queen," and dispersed.

THE BARBER'S CHAIR. The first English service was held last Sunday at the Gwynfryn Chapel, Pentrebais. The Maelor choristers do not want to be placed in CI Barber's Chairs!" They prefer the Eisteddvodic chairs. Quite right. They get either when they deserve it. Could not the "rising" and the "risen" genera- tions of Coedpoeth get up together for once, to transfer the coursing matches to a more sheltered spot It must be cold to stand on such a bleak spot. Those painful sights witnessed the other Saturday would not be so prominent. A fair maiden was presented by an admirer with a ring. Some one stole both ring and maiden. It is a pity no benevolent person has yet endowed Miss Lizzie Evan?, Rhos, with a little musical train- ing. Her natural abilities are well worthy of assistance. FIGARO. DENBIGH. I MORE HONORS FOR DENBIGH DOGS.—Mr Miller I of the Station was again successful with his famous I dog The Shaugraun," K.C.S.B., 18818. The dog was exhibited at the Liverpool Dog Show, amongst 400 others, aod gained the first prize in the Water Spaniel class. CHAPEL IMPROVEMENTS.—As will be seen in our advertiament columns, the deacons of the Independent Chapel have decided to improve their venerable chapel. It is intended to make a porch and a chapel house facing Chapel-street. They have also decided to purchase an organ, and Mr Bellamy is now execut- ing their order. The improvement will make the chapel one of the most handsome in the town. A WEALTHY MAN STEALING.—At the Police Court, on Wednesday, Henry Thomas, Wern, Llandyrnog, was brought up by P.O. Thomas, charged with steal- a fowl. valued 2a Gd, from his employer. Dr. Tumour and Mr Marsden, the Castle House, presided, and were about to convict the old man hut sllnn thn sentence to stand over, binding him to come up for I judgment should he so offend again. Mr Roberts, his employer, came in and eaid the man had plenty of money, and could pay a 6ne. He was a miser, and a fine would be a severer infliction of punishment than gaol. The prisoner said he received 4s a week and his food.-Fined lOa and costs. I ANOTHER SOLICITOR FOB DENBIGH.—Mr Fred. LI, Jones has commenced a practice in the borough, and is now established at Mr Anwyl's office, near the English Chapel. ST. MARY'S CHUBCI PULPIT.—The pulpit has just been occupied by the Very Rev. the Dean of St. Asaph, who preached powerful sermons to large con- gregations. A LECTURE ON AMUSEMENTS.—On Friday eveniug there was a moderate attendance at the English Chapel Schoolroom, when a lecture was delivered by the Rev. Barrow Williams, Llandudno, on Amuse- ments." Councillor Howel Gee presided. _11-- THE ASSISTANTS' HALIW. HOLIDAY. -T tie IIALI-nOllunv which was so beneficial to the assistants of the town during the summer months was re-discussed at a meeting on Monday night, Mr Edward Yates pre- sided. The meeting was called to inaugurate and establish the holiday for the present year. The meeting was postponed for a better attendance. A WINDOW SMASH IN SWAN LANE.—On Wednes- day morning a new horse belonging to David Jones ran from the yard, and unable to turn short enough, tore the lower portion of Miss Salisbury's shop win- dow away. The horse and cart were not injured. The street is a narrow one, and the very dangerous practice of trying horses by galloping them up and down is of frequent occurrence, to the damage of the road and the peril of the passengers. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT, FRIDAY.— Before Alderman E. T. Jones, presiding; Alder- man T. J. Williams, and Dr. Lloyd Roberts. SHOOTING BIGHTS. n. I Mr Williams, auctioneer, Denbigh, applied ttistur. Herbert should be bound over to keep the peace towards him.—Mr Edward Roberts, Ruthin, appeared for the applicant, and Mr Alun Lloyd for Ur. Herbert, who had obtained a cross.Eiummonii.-The Bench was occupied several hours hearing the case. The details showed that the parties met upon land upon which both parties claimed a right to shoot. An excited argument ensued.—The Bench dismissed the case. A BOY THIRTEEN TEABS OLD IMFBISONED FOR I TOCKTEJEN DAYS. Thomax Alfred Wright, aged thirteen years, the eon of Mr Wright, plasterer, was brought up in custody by Sergt. Jarvis on suspicion of attempting to btial from the Market Hall.-Tiie sergeant said he appre. hended the prisoner, who was pretending to play football in the Market Hall. It was whilst doing this the prisoner had kicked a rabbit in a position to pick it up.-The Chairman said they had given the boy a chance by letting the sentence for the conviction of having stolen four rabbits some months ago hang over him. They must now punish him for that effence, and they did so by sending him to prison for fourteen days, and afterwards to a reformitory for three years. The prisoner had stolen 6d from a little girl at Holywell, and had been birched for it. The mother said the lad had been a good boy since his previous conviction, and she had sent him to earn aome money by running errands that morning. They had had no breakfaet that morning, and there was no money in the house, the husband had been unem- ployed. DRUNKENNESS. I David Evans, farmer, Waen Fawr, Groes, near Denbigh, was convicted for the fourth time ot being drunk in charge of horses.—Fined 10a and costs on the information of P.C. Roberts.-John Wynne, aged 17, from Gulch Hill Farm, was on the informa- tion of P.C. Roberts, convicted of being drunk and challenging to figbt.-Fined 2s 6d and costs. Inquiry was made as to who supplied the drink.—Thomas Hughes, Castle Hill, Denbigh, was fined 2i1 6l and 83 costs, for being drunk and disorderly. P.C. licberts laid the infoimation.

SEVERING AN ARTERY: A PLUCKY I PATIENT. On Wednesday evening, John Williams.of Wean-to, near Llanrhaiadr, sought the assistance of Dr. Hughes, he having severed an artery. On leaving his work he slipped, and fell on a broken pitcher. He saved his life by placing his hand on the wound, and walking with haste to Denbigh. On arriving at the doctor's his hand was fast to his fore- head from the blood which had congealed. Had he fainted on the way he would have bled to death.

A COUNTY COUNCILLOR BOUND OVER TO I KEEP THE PEACE. On Thursday, at a Special Magistrates' Court, before Col. Mesham, Capt. Cole, Mr Wiliiams (Llewesog), and Mr Marsden, Mr John Williams, C.C., for whom Mr Alun Lloyd appeared, was charged by Mr Craft, tithe collector, Mold, with having assaulted him on the 16th ult. Mr Marsden, of Mold, appeared for Mr Craft. Seveial witnesses were called for the prosecution, and after a consulta- tion the Bench agreed to allow the case to be com- promised, provided Mr Williams would submit to be bound over in 220 to keep the peace for six months, and pay the costs. This Mr Williams readily agreed to, and paid 24 19a 51 cofct*. No witnesses for the r defence were heard. TWO ANTI-TITHERS FINED. I Mr Craft summoned Hugh Roberts, farmer, Llan. efydd, and Isaac Morris, his laborer, for having assaulted and gas-tarred him on his visit to that dis- trict to collect tithe last month. There were ten witnesses called for the prosecution. Fined 21 and and 92 4a costs each. LAVISTER. I ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday evening an enter- tainment was given in the Assembly Rooms to a large audience. The first portion of the programme, which was a capital one, consisted chiefly of songs, cle. The second part was brought to a close with the screaming tarce entitled quiet apartments. H The characters were well sustained by the following gentlemen from Doddleston: Messrs Baylis, Moreton, Evans, Brown, John Bramhall, Joseph Bramhall, Hugh and Fred Roberts, and Thomas Drvland. Miss Moss was the efficient accompanist. MA LP AS. STATION SMITHFIELD.—On Tuesday Mr Lloyd had a large entry of stock, and a good trade throughout at advanced prices. The entries comprised 54 cattle, 36 calvef,, and 318 sheep and pigs. Beef 6^1 to 7d, mutton 9d to 10.1, bacon pigs 8* 6d to 8s 9d, porks fully 9s, store pigs 233 to 31p, quite 2s per head dearer than IIbt sale dairy cows 217 10s, 218 5, 221 10F, up to B22 15s cal ves 22 10s to 24 18. IMPORTANT SALE. Mr Frank Lloyd had the pleasure to conduct the opening sile of the season of dairy cows for Mr John Done, the Manor House, on Wednesday. The principal cheesemakers were repre- sented at the sale to witness the dispersion of one of the most useful stocks of dairy cows in Cheshire. The fifty dairy cows and two-year-old heifers averaged a trifle under 220 each. The ten best cows, prin- cipally in calf, sold as follows :-222, ?22 5s, £ 22 10s, cipally in calf, £ 23 15s, £ 24, ?25. E26, 227 5s. The £ 22 15*, £ 23, two-year-olds made from 217 103 to £20 53. The largest buyers at the sale were Lord Kenyon, Mr Siddons, Ox Heys; Mr Aston, Newton; Mr S. Shaw, Hatton Hall; Mr Thomas Shaw, Hatton Heath Mr R. Fearnall, Mr G. M. Shone, Mr Jones, Wychough Mr T. Blantern, Mr A. Nunnerley, Mr Cheers, Tarporley; Mr Curtis Yorks, Mr Barker, Tarporley; Mr M. Darlington, Caldecott; Mr Jones, Bolton Mr Hough, Mr Fearnall Cotton, Mr P. Dod, Mr Nevitt, Mr T. Lewis, Mr Garner, Mr Bourne, &c. The pigs and dairy vessel s made good prices. OSWESTRI. POST OFFICE.—Extensive alterations are being made at the Post Office. The shop formerly occupied by Miss Hall is being added to the premises before used as the receiving and telegraph offices. The convenience of the public will be greatly increased by these much needed improvements. THE RECENT ALARMING FLOOD.—The damage to the roads and streets through the breakage of a large pipe near the filtering beds has been repaired. The cost altogether has been considerable, inclusive of the flooding of private property. ANCIENT FOOTPATHS.—One of the most used and pleasant footpaths near the town has been stopped. Representation has been made to Lord Harlech from a resolution of the Town Council. A committee has been appointed to get the use of the path restore d to the public. His Lordship has promised the obstruc- tion shall be removed. WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR.—There was a good supply of stock of all descriptions on offer in the Smithfield on Wednesday, and a slightly better trade was done. The prices ranged as fallows:—Beef made from 6id to 7d per lb., mutton 7d to 8d, veal 7d to 8d. and pork 5d to 5^d. MONTHLY HORSE FAIR.—The show of horses in the Horse Mart on Wednesday was decidedly smaller than usual. There were several carts offering, but very few really good ones, and the show all round was poorly classed and not up to the average. There was a fair attendance of dealers, but the business done was not so large as usual. MONTHLY BUTTER AND CHEESE FAIR.—In the Pllwis Market Hall on Wednesday there was a good pitch 11 of butter and cheese, there being about 450 tubs of butter and about 400 cheese offering. The quotations were as follows :—Butter 10.1 to Hid per lb. Cheese—skims made from 20i to 22s 6d, half. meated 30:"1 to 40., and fat 50s to 553. Bacon flitches realised 6d to 7d per lb., and hams 8d. THE NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS.—At a meeting of the General Purposes Committee, on Tuesday, the plans of the New Municipal Buildings were again brought up, and the requirements of the Board of Work?, the Free Library Committee, and the Local Government Board were considered, and various suggestions were made. In the main the alterations which had heen suggested were agreed to, including the re-arrangement of the rooms devoted to the pur- poses of the Library and Reading Room, and Mr Cheers was instructed to prepare working drawings, which he said would be ready in about a month's time, when tenders will bo immediately asked, and the work will be proceeded with. CHURCH ARMY.—On Wednesday evening a magic lantern entertainment was given in the Church Army Mission Room, Castle-street, to juveniles. The slides were manipulated by Capt. Hawker, and caused much amusement. The proceeds are for the Army funds. WESLEYAN Homs MISSIONS.—The annual meeting was held in the English Wesleyan Chapel on Wed- nesday evening, when a deputation, the Rev. H. S. B. Yates, of Birmingham, attended, and delivered a most interesting and stirring address. The Rev. J. Bell and other ministers also spoke. A collection was made. EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT.—The first half-holi. day, under the new arrangement, by which all the shops are to be closed on Thursdays at two o'clock, throughout the year, was inaugurated on Thursday, I when most of the shops were closed at that hour, or F I HI > I I soon altir, ine sun most auspiciously shone upon the movement, and the assistants, it was apparent, were not slow to take advantage of a lovely after- noon. OSWESTRY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB SOIREE.-The invitation soiree took place at the Victoria Rooms on Thursday evening, when there was a good attendance, about 130 being present. The duties of M.C.'s were most efficiently performed by Messrs G. R. Bayley, G. Alldriit, F. Mackarall, and H. Kenyon. The music was supplied by Mr Alfred Knight's band, dancing commencing at 7.30, and being carried on until about 3 a.m. About 10.30 an adjournment was made for refreshments, after which a short musical programme was gone through in capitai style, under the presidency of Dr. Cartwright, the performers being Messrs G. F. Perks, of Shrewsbury (comic), Bugler Nield, G. R. Bayley (comic), and H. Jarman, j Oswestry. FORTHCOMING SALE.—On Friday, the 20th, Messrs Whitfield and Son will sell the stock at Bromwich Park, Maesbury, Oawestry, by the instructions of Mr Joseph Withers Edwards, who is relinquishing the dairy. The sale will include 100 pedigree and pure- bred shorthorns, six shire geldings and 100 Shrop- thire.down ewes in lamb.

TOWN COUNCIb. The quarterly meeting was held on Monday, under the presidency of the Mayor, Mr A. Wynne Corrie. There were also present Aldermen John Thomas, E. Shaw, J. Jones, T. P. Parry, and C. G. Bayley, Councillors R. Porter, R. Daniel, R. H. Ellis, J. Cottam, J. Maclardy, Dr. Lewis, W. H. G. Weaver, G. Perks, E. B. Smith, James England, R. H. Mason, and John Davies, Mr J. Parry-Jones, town clerk. THE RECENT FLOOD. I I The Borough Surveyor (Mr J. Bolton) submitted a report as to the reforming of roads and footpaths which were damaged by the bursting of a pipe belong- ing to the Liverpool Corporation waterworks on the 20th ult. He reported that the damage had been very considerable. It was impossible for him to give any- thing like a reliable estimate as to the cost of repairing the damage done, but he might state that he was in- structed, in the presence of the Mayor, by Mr Wyld, the resident engineor of the Liverpool Corporation, to proceed at once to repair the damage, and that Mr Wyld admitted the liability of the Corporation to pay for it. He (the surveyor) therefore commenced the work of repair at Mr Wyld's special request, and re- paired the channels and crossings in Lower Brook- street, which were most dangerous. Up to Friday night last the amount expended on those repairs was 256 14s 9d. £3,000 TO BE BORROWED. .a a. A special meeting of the Uouncii was held on lues- day. when there were present: The Mayor (Mr A. Wynne Corrie) presiding, Aldermen George Owen, E. Shaw, J. Thomas, and T. P. Parry, Councillors E. B. Smith, R. Daniel. R. Porter, J. Maclardy, R. H. Mason, and W. H. G. Weaver Mr J. Parry-Jones, town clerk, and Mr James Bolton, borough surveyor. The question of the loan to be raised for the new municipal-buildings was under consideration.—The Town Clerk said they had already £4,622 promised and paid, including E685 raised by the sale of the lock- up to the county. He suggested that they should apply to the Local Government Board for permission to borrow 23,000, so that they would have a good margin if they should exceed the estimate of 96,200. On the motion of Mr Daniel, seconded by Mr Cottam, it was agreed to apply to the Local Government Board for permission to borrow the sum suggested by the town clerk. PULFORD. THE MINSTRELS.-On the 28th ult., the Eccleston troupe of minstrels gave their well-known perform- ance in the schoolroom to a crowded audience. The corner men, as usual, created great laughter, and the Professor's stump speech was well received. An ex- cellent entertainment was brought to a close by sing- ing the National Anthem. RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. FATAL ACCIDENT AT HAVOD COLLIERY.-About one o'clock on Thursday afternoon, a man named Jonathan Davies, residing in Church-street, Rhos, met with a fatal accident while following his employ- ment on the quaker seam of coal, at pit No. 2, of the Havod Colliery. A part of the roof fell upon him, under which he remained for about half an hour. The unfortunate man died before reaching home. RHOSTYLLEN. I SACBED CANTATA.—On Thursday evening, a sacred caoiata, entitled" Jesus of Nazareth," was given at the Holy Trinity Church, Esclusham, by the Church Choir, assisted by a few friends. The Vicar (the Rev. L. W. Davies) opened the meeting with prayer. The various choruses, &c., were rendered by the choir in a most creditable manner. The solos were taken as follows :—Soprano, Mrs Davies, The Vicarage, and Miss Jones, Bryntirion alto, Master Daniel Davies. Rhostyllen tenor, Mr Geo. Phoenix and Mr John Roberts, Rhostyllen bass, Mr Joseph Davies, Rhos. Mr Jtfisher presided at the organ with his usual ability. RHOSROBIN. I WELSH CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL, NEW RHOS- ROBIN.—On Thursday the Rev. P. A. Hudgell, Wrexham, will deliever a lecture on Spurgeon." The Rev. E. R. Thomas, Brynteg, will preside. A collection will be taken, admission being free. RUABON. COTTAGE HOSPITAL.—A large number of magazines has been received from the Misses Edwards, Trevor Hall. WORKINGMEN'S CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION.—The annual meeting was held on Tuesday evening, under the presidency of Mr Wm. Morris. There was a large attendance. The balance sheet showed a surplus of 29 10-1. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—On Monday evening the second of a series of historical lectures, by the pastor, was given in the schoolroom. There was a large attendance. Mr Morrish occupied the chair. Messrs Higginson and Chisholm also took part in the proceedings. An interesting recitation was given by Miss Minnie Morrish, and the singing was accom- panied by Mr J. W. Ellis. The lectures have already attracted unusual interest. MR C. TAYLOR.—We are pleased to learn that Mr C. Taylor, eon of the Rev. A. L. Taylor, M.A., Grammar School, has quite recovered from his serious attack of illness. Mr Taylor has been incapacitated for nearly twelve months. SUCCESS OF A RUABONITE.—The preferment of Mr James W. Lloyd, Bridge-street, from the Wrexham Branch office of the North and South Wales Bank to the Liverpool office has occasioned satisfaction to all, although much regret is felt at his leaving the neigh- bourhood. Mr Lloyd held the post of hon. secretary both to the WynnEtay Cricket Club and Working Men's Literary Institute. Mr Lloyd also held the post of hon. treasurer to the Welsh Football Associa- tion of Wales. His abilities on the football field are well-known, and his services as a referee are much sought after. His courteous and gentlemanly bearing has secured for him a host of friends wherever he is known. MISSIONARY MEETING.—A public meeting on behalf of the missions to the heathen was held in the National Schoolroom on Thursday. The Vicar pre- sided. The principal speaker was Archdeacon Richardson. The Rev. G. T. Birch, Wrexham, also spoke. There was a moderate attendance. A collec- tion was made on behalf of the missions. CHESS.—A match, Ruabon v. Wrexham, was played at Ruabon on Friday, the home club gaining a de- cisive victory by four gamep. The following were the results RUABON. G. Saint, Jun. 0 W. Jones 1 H. W. Laycock i C. Simpson 1 L. B. Rowland D. Ll. DAvies 1 Rev. C. Walker 1 R. Mills 1 6 WREXHAM. L. Holt I G. Whitehouse 0 L. Rowland It E. D. Rowland. Ú F. Giles I J. W. Edwards. 0 J. E. Price. 0 G. H. Whitehouse 0 2 PETTY SESSIONS, (YESTERDAY) FRIDAY.—Be- fore E. Peel, Esq., in the chair; Owen Slaney Wynne, Esq., and Col. Meredith. TRANSFERS. The licence of the Welsh Harp, Forikey, was trans- ferred to Ann Thomas that of the Cross Keys, Rhos, to Thomas Dodd; and that of the Rock Tavern, Cefn Byehan, to Thomas Thelwall. DRUNK ON LICENSED PREMISES. P.C. Joseph Edwards charged Joseph Woof, living at Cambrian Cottage, Bridge-street, Wrexham, and in the employ of Mr Sisson, with being drunk on licensed premises.—Mr J. Hopley Pierce appeared for the defendant.—The officer said that on January 3rd, at about three o'clock in the afternoon, he visited the New Inn, Johnstown, and found the defendant drunk on the premises. He was sure he was drunk.—Sergt. Roberts, P.C. Jones, and John Lloyd Williams cor- roborated.—For the defence Mr Pierce maintained that the police had made a mistake, and that the de- fendant was perfectly sober. In support of this he called five witnesses, who all stated that the de- fendant was sober.—The Magistrates considered the case proved, and fined the defendant 5i and costs, 16. INSANITARY DWELLINGS. Jane Ward, a widow, living at Penycae, was charged by Mr Edward Davies, sanitary inspector of the Wrexham Rural Sanitary Authority with an offence against the Public Health Act, 1875, and the Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890.—The In- spector stated that he served notice, requiring the Sremises to be made fit for human habitation, on Dec. rth. Nothing had since been done. There were no windows in the house and the roof was not watertight. The door had no proper fastening. The property be- longed to the children of the late Joseph Jones, grocer, High-street, Wrexham. The defendant had been in possession for about 25 years, and he believed she had not paid rent for the last eight or nine years. -Dr W. Jones, medical officer, stated the house was totally unfit for human habitation.—In answer to the Magistrates, the Inspector said he did not know who the owner of the property was until a week ago. He had been instructed by the Sanitary Authority to apply for an order to eject the defendant. The de- fendant said she would have left the house only she could get no place to go to.—The Magistrates granted I an order, closing the hoase within a month. RUTHIN. I SUCCESS OF A LAW STUDENT.—Mr Frederick Llewelyn Jones has been successful in passing the recent final examination of the Incorporated Law Society for admission as a solicitor. Mr Jones, who is an old student and scholar of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth ,is a B. A. of London University, and has also passed the intermediate examination for the degree of LL. B. of the same university- Mr Jones is a Eon of Mr H. B. Jones (Garmonydd), Holy- head. ACCIDENT TO A FARMER'S WrFE.-On Tuesday eve- ning, Mrs Jones, Tyddyn Pentre, Clanfair, met with a serious accident. She was] descending a flight of stairs at Mr Robert Hughes the seedman's shop, when she slipped and fell, sustaining a severe fracture of the hip bones. Dr. Hughes accompanied her home in the 'bus. The patient is progressing. RUTHIN AS A BABRACK TOWN,—A rumour is afloat that a petition will be forwarded from the inhabitants requesting the establishment of the barracks for North Wales in Ruthin. FAITHFUL NELL."—Last week Mr Simpson, the well-known veterinary surgeon, was travelling from Rhyl home. When at Rhuddlan his favorite Welsh terrier, "ell," left the train with a passenger. At St. Asaph the stationmaster telegraphed back, but the dog was not seen. On the following morning Nell had arrived in Ruthin, and was awaiting admittance at her mastei'a house, having travelled fifteen miles along an unknown road. 0 UNDISTURBED RUTHIN.-There is little spoken of in the town, save the recent public meeting to pro- te3t against the Education Committee's proposal. Some say the charity will shortly be worth 1:70,000, whilst others say thirty-eight years will have to expire before the leases are up, but it is certain that the Committee only desire to carry out their office. A CHASE AFTER A BARREL. On Monday there was a laughable chase after a barrel, which had I roken away in front of a shop in the Square. It took a "left turn" down the hill with the shopkeeper ill fnll cry after it, and dashed into a chemist's shop front and snatched away the rain water pipe. On the way down the bank an individual attempted to turn it in ita mad career, but it upset him and rolled over a new hat. Everbody thought it was an "Echo from the Square. TOWN COUNCIL. MONDAY.—Present: The Mayor (Mr T. P. Roberta), Aldermen R. P. Davies and John Jones, C.C., Councillors Dd. Jones (Agency), John Davies, G. F. Byford, C. D. Phillips, Wm. Jones, W. T. Rouw, Thos. Williams, Mr Lloyd, town clerk; Mr C. E. Jones, borough treasurer and Mr C. G. Jones surveyor. FINANCE. I I The Chairman of the finance Committee announcea that bills amounting to L78 were passed for payment. The balance in the treasurer's hands was only 9s 7d, showing a deficiency of £77 103 5d. To meet this 250 was due from the County Council, and about £ 109 was outstanding in unpaid borough rates. The total value of the last rate levied was 21,054, and E907 had been collected.-It was resolved to take legal pro, I ceedings against the defaulting ratepayers. THE HEALTH OF THE BOROUGH, I Dr. Jones reported that three Dirtns ana enree I deaths had occurred during the past month. THE GRAMMAR BUKLOOL CHARITY. « T-V t- -3 -3 t- I Un the motion ot IVir I. rniuips, secocaeu uy Mr Thomas Williams, a vote of thanks was tendered to the Mayor for having convened a public meeting to protest against the proposal of the Denbighshire Joint Education Committee to divert the funds of the Grammar School Charity to other channels. Ald. Davies, whilst supporting the resolution, said many of the remarks made at the meeting were not applicable to the subject. Under the Interme- diate Education Act, the Committee bad power to divert endowments, and taking from the monied to assist the poor, and he protested against the terms "spoliation" and "robbery" being applied to the Committee's action, because in making the proposals the Committee was merely endeavouring to interpret the meaning and working of the Act. Mr Byford thought Mr Davies was out of order, and should not speak in that manner there. The committee most likely had the power to divert en. dowments, but they were not obliged to use it. Surely if the people entitled to the endowments in- stituted an agitation protesting against the proposal it would have some effect. Mr Davies said whilst he agreed with what was said, they should be moderate in the expression of their views, and not run away with the notion that the committee desired to rob the town of its due. Mr Byford So it is, and nothing else. Ald. Davies said the committee were obliged to perform the duty undertaken by them, and he was as much interested as anyone in the welfare of the borough. They should study the matter from a legal point of view, in a calm and moderate manner. As a matter of sentiment it was hard that a portion of the endowments should be removed, but they should have confidence that the committee would deal juatly by them. Mr Byford said it was a pity Ald. Davies had not expressed his views at the public meeting. The resolution was carried. I BUCKLEY. I. PHRENOLOGY.At the meeting of the Lane End Mutual Improvement Society on Tuesday, the Rev. D. Davies (Baptist), read an excellent paper on Phrenology." SCIENCE LECTURES.—The second lecture on chemis- try was given on Tuesday by Mr T. Vaughan Hughes. There was a large attandance. FOR FOOTBALL.—There was a crowded audience at the Board School on Tuesday night, when a capital entrhinm nt was given by the Chester amateur minstrel troupe. The proceeds are for the football club. i

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. This Council met at the County Buildings, Wrex- ham, yesterday (Friday), when there were present Alderman Thomas Gee, chairman Alderman S. Moss, vice-chairman. Aldermen William Coward, Llangollen; Christmas Jones, Cefn Mawr; Jno. Jones, Ruthin; Daniel Roberts, Ruthin; Thos.Davies, Llan- rwat; D. Edwards, Abergele Jno. Jones, Wrexham R. Parry, Denbigh; Jas. Turner, Esclusham Above. Councillors John Davies, Llanaantffraid, Glan Conway Thomas Parry, Colwyn Bay Col. C. S. Mainwaring, Galltfaenan John Thomas, Chirk Rev. Ezra Jones, Walter G. Dodd, Llan- gollen Captain Best, R.N. O. Iscoed Jones, Llanrwst David Jones, Llanrwst E. Wind- sor Daviea, Eglwysfach Robert Hughes, Pentrevoolas R. Myddelton Biddulph, Chirk Castle Thomas Morris, Llansilin Owen Williams, Bodfari Robert Ellis, Llanrhaiadr William Davies, Llanfair D.C John Parry, Llanarmon-yn-Yale; John David Jones, Abergele John Herbert Roberts. Bryngwenallt; John Williams, Llanefydd John Roberts, Henllan; Capt. Griffith-Boscawen, John Harrop, Broughton Edward Roberts, Brymbo J. R. Burton, Minera Hall; Mr C. J. Gibbons, Coed- poeth J. Coster Edwards, Trevor Hall, Ruabon Edward Hooson, Rhosllanerchru^og Simon Jones, Wrexham Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., T. Lloyd FitzHugh, Archibald Peel, Edwin Ballii, Holt; James Sparrow, Gwersyllt Hill; Sir R. A. Cunliffe, Bart., Acton Park J. Watkin Lumley, Ruthin Boaz Jones, Denbigh Edward Thomas, Denbigh Edward Robert", Ruthin Thos. Ingham, Wrexham John Prichard, Wrexham Wm. Edge Samuel, Wrexham John Evan Powell, Wrexham. I Clerk to the Council, Mr Ll. Adams Mr Lloyd Williams, County Surveyor Major Conran, Major Leadbetter, and the District Surveyors. Letters of apology for absence were read from Aid. Col. Barnes, Aid. Edward Evans, Aid. R. Hum- phreys Roberts, and Councillor Trevor Parkins. On the motion of Mr Edward Roberts, seconded by I Aid. Turner, the minutes of the previous Council I meeting were confirmed. MAIN ROADS COMMITTEE I Uheminntesof the Main Roads Committeestated that at a meeting held on December 4th, the chairman and vice-chairman had been re-elected for the ensuing year. The report of the Sub-committee, appointed to con- sider the claim of the Llangollen Highway Board, was approved. The Sub-committee had found that the Board had charged excestively in some cases, and had arrived at the sum of 2145 15s as being due. The members of the Committee in the Denbigh and Wrexham districts were appointed Sub-committees for those districts.—At a meeting on January 15th, the Finance Committee were recommended to sanction the payment to Mr Lupton, of Wrexham, of £200, the amount of his contract for the alterations in the County Hall, Wrexham, together with the authorised cost of the extras. The tender of Mr Wm. Wheeler for the sum of R24 for the altering of the room on the left hand side, as entering the Ruthin County Hall, for storing the County Council's papers, was accepted. The tender of Messrs Powell Bros. and Whitaker, Wrexham, for supplying iron pipes for the proposed drainage at Lavigter, was accepted. The tender of Ceiriog Granite Co. for cob", for breaking at Ruabon Station for 53 9J per ton, and delivered at Wrexham Station at 6s per ton, was also accepted. The following sub-committee was appointed to visit and report upon the proposed new road between Llangollen and Wrexuam :—Mr Archibald Peel, Mr J. C. Edwards, Capt. Best, Mr J. Harrop, Mr Edward Roberts, Mr J. Turner, and Mr James Mainwaring. Col. Mainwaring. who said he had been elected chairman of the Committee that day, moved the adoption of the report. He said that that morning the sub-committee appointed to deal with the Glyn Valley Tramway had reported, and made recom- mendations which he was informed would invidve no expenditure. An application had been received from the National Telephone Company to place poles in Bersham, and it was agreed to allow the privilege at a charge of Is per pole. Mr Ed. Roberts seconded. Mr Hooson urged upon the Committee the desira- bility of having a clerk to attend the meetings of the Sub-committee of the Main Roads. At a recent meeting a member of the committee acted as clerk, and he thought that should not be allowed. Ald. Jno. Jones strongly supported the suggestion. Sir Robeit Cunliffe called attention to the strong recommendation of the Finance Committee with re- gard to want of a thorough supervision of the accounts of the surveyors. Mr Lumley said that the fault rested upon the Wrexham end of the district. The Chairman said at Denbigh he had thoroughly checked all the accounts. Mr Lumley objected to the payment of the road laborers by cheque, and was surprised that a tender from Messrs Powell Bros. and Whitaker, of Wrex- ham, a member of the firm being a member of the Council, had been accepted. Col. Mainwaring said that tender had been with- drawn. and one from Mr J. C. Gittins, of Wrexham, had been accepted. Mr Lumley was astonished that Mr Powell should have sent in a tender at all. Mr J. E. Powell explained that the tender wa3 obtained without his knowledge, and as soon as he knew of it, he wrote to the Clerk withdrawing the tender. (Hear, hear.) Mr Lumley said he was satisfied. Mr Simon Jones, vice-chairman of the Finance Committee, recommended the Main Roads Committee t-i appoint a Finance Committee to examine bills. The bills for the Wrexham Sub-committee of the Ma n Roads Committee had been examined by one I member, and the Chairman had signed a schedule. Captain Best said that the Wrexham Committee had not followed the example of the Denbigh Com- mittee, by appointing a gentleman to examine the bills. The Chairman said no one person had been appointed, for all the members hadiat-n the accoun's. It was agreed to ask Mr Roberts, clerk to Mr Adams, to attend the sub-committee, and that the salary be considered by the Salaries Committee. j The report was adopted. FINANCE COMMITTEE. I From the minutes of the quarterly meeting cf this Committee, held at Wrexham on January 27th, it appeared that on the motion of Sir Watkin, Aid. R. Humphreys Roberts was re-elected chairman and on the motion of Mr Prichard, Mr Simon Jones was re- elected vice chairman. Among the bills ordered for payment were a number connected with the tithe dis- turbances, amounting to £96 16i 6d. Mr Adams' bill over the late inquiry at Denbigh into the Llanefydd I tithe business amounted to JE16 153 6J. Mr J. P., Cartwright'a charge for representing the police on ) the same occasion was £20 4i 7d. Sums of < k35 109, and £ 16 3i 6d were charged by Mr C. D. Phillips of Ruthin, for the conveyance of the police to tithe distraints at various timea. The sum of 2172 6s 7d, represented the expenses incurred by the Intermediate Education Committee. The amount received by the treasurer during the quarter ended Dec. 31, 1890. was 210,5217,1 ld,lwhicii included £8,040 Local Taxation account in respect of the year ending 31st March, 1891. The total payments I amounted to k8478 16i 5 I, appportioned as follows Claims order d by the Joint Committee, £ 2902 15^ 5J Joint Education Committee, 2172 6i Id main roads, JE1811 5, 41; grants Bunder section twenty-four, £2365 Is 7d general 21227 8. The treasurer re- ported the cie 'it balance to be 27465 lle 2 J. Mr Simon Jones moved the adoption. Referring to the grant from the Treasury, which has been allocated to the Joint Education Committee, he I recommended that the paymet,.ti should be made in aid of technical education and art. In Wrexham r there was an art school, and he recommended that I small grants should be made in aid of cooking and I laundry work in elementary schools. Sir Watkin seconded the resolution, which waa I agreed to. THE CLAIMS OF RUTHI2T. Mr Edward Roberts (Ruthin) moved That i ing Order No. 3 be rescinded, and tl,at in suiw tion thereof, the foUow:ng Standing Order be rnad@- -That the meeting of the County Council be h» i in rotation in Ruthin, Denbigh, and Wreham, th" nt? meeting to be held in Ruthin. He 8ald that  only asked for half of the privileges it enjoyed befor^ and submitted it was the duty of the Council tt) COli: aider local claims, and his town had strong clajm\ ° it. It was accesQible. and the records of the c„nt were there. He meed the present Com.cii better able by reason of its experience to aet-' ie?? question, than the new Council. Mr Honson seconded. Capt. Griffith-Boscawen moved t hat the IJU be deferred until the next meeting. Mr Thomas (Llangwm) seconded. Mr J. Prichard and Mr Windsor Davies sUPplJci the motion. The amendment was lost by 16 to 31. Mr Powell, ir. the interest of !?ca! governm^ moved that meeting ? held at D?b?h. R.uf,? Wrexham, and Liangolle.i Mr John Thomas seccndei, Considerable diacuaaio? ?ceo u?.. this matter ult Mr Powell amended his amasd.;«t *o ?y tw,) meetings at Wrexham, one at i' V~b.L- Ruthin. Sir Watkin object6d t an ?l?eranlc? & that the individual comfort of -aembc-rs be studied. The amendment, WM defeated by 57 vote* The meeting of the Council will th(r«~f<-r- v Wrexham, Ruthin, and Denbigh, in turn. The members then adjourned for luncaeor I PAYMENT BY CHEqus. Mr W. E. Samuel moved fri)ru all,l ?,. the expir?tion uf the current financial year ? 1 ments for manual labor, together with such payment as the Main Roads Committee may con?i.i necessary be paid by cheque issued thrauh h! County Treasurer, and that the workmen's tim sheets be made up to include Wedne?y in  week a return be then made to the treJurer Tn ahaU forward cheques to the workmen according by Friday night's post." He u?ed that ?1,rS system was cumberou8 and o?en to loss. In Ch«hi'1™! and other counties they had adopted the chque '¡YI!- tem, which was found to be highly convenient. Alderman Jno. Jones (Wrexham) seconded, »y{r„ that the cheque system was mnre busiaeaa-Hk? Mr Lumley objected to the propo8ed pIan un -?? Kreund that it would lead to an infrin?n?t Truck Act. He did not think tfu» a;i "f would ask for commtaat?on for cashing the cheque hue the man would feel called upon tj tmJe nL -Y He moved the matter be referred to tha Main R??uaa? Committee. Mr Hooson seconded. Mr J. E. Powell considered that all the men anti particularly their wives, should know when -ht) money was coming. Mr Boaz .Jones was in favor of the timekeeper beiniir one man, and the paymaster being another. Mr Edward Roberts (Ruthin) pointed out that the cost of Rtamps would be very serious. Mr Samuel withdrew his resolution, and ao-opted the amendment. (Hear. hear.) I A PROPOSED COMMITTEE. Aid. Jno. Jones (Wrexham) moved to appoint x committee to make inquiries and report to the Comity Council as to the best means of disposing of the fund accruing to the County Council under the Customs and Excise Act, 1890, and to make application Ihere- fore. The Alderman said he was not aware until ha heard the letter from the Treasury, that the cuimtyN share had been handed over, and now ww tha tima of arranging for its disposal. The great bulk of the money was intended for intermediate schools, but it would be at least two years b-tore the benefit of the money would be received. There was in Wrexham a flourishing art class, aad there were other classes elsewhere which would be benefited by grants from this sum, and urged that the follow- ing committee be appointed :-Col. Mainwaring, ilr Coster Edwards, Sir Robert Cunliffe, Mr Lumley, Aid. Jno. Jones (Wrexham), Mr Sparrow, Ur Herbert Roberts, Mr Windsor Davies, Mr Wii.'um Samuel, Mr Myddelton Biddulph and Sir Watkin Williams Wynn. Mr Samuel seconded. Mr Edward Roberts a-ked if the resolution was ia order, seeing that the money had been dealt with at a previous meeting. After hearing other speakers the chairman ruled she proposition as being out of order. The Clerk said the money must first be paid to the general fund of the Council, and then the aiacier could be dealt with by the Finance Committee, wr-.o would be bound to act in accordance with the resolu- tion of Mr Isgoed Jones. Co!. Mainwaring hoped it would be understood that the resolution of Mr Isgoed Jones would only refer the money already received from the GovemmeL:, and not to any future sums that miyht be received. Mr J. E. Powell said the Committee had acted in making the grants as if the money would be vottd to them year by year. The mattar afterwards dropped. GENERAL. The resignation of Mr Thomas Kennedy, Wrex- haw, as Veterinary Inspector, under she Contagii tu Diseases (Animals) Acts, was accepted, and the Clerk was instructed to advertise for a successor, Mr Rube. Roberts, veterinary surgeon. Bridge-street. Wrex- ham, acting until the new inspector in appointed. In answer to a question asked by Mr W. Davies, the Chief Constable stated that under the new pleuro- pneumonia order, cattle could be brought from Cheshire into Denbighshire. The Council then rose.

At Wrexham Borough Police Court, yesterlay (Friday), before John Bury, Ein., and Y. Stsaehan. Esq., John RobertR, from Rhosrobin, Wad cnargwi by P.C. Ellis with drunkenness in Hoic-street, In Thursday night. Fined 2s 6d and costs.

—————— LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET. LIVERPOOL, Friday. Market for wheat opens dull at barely Tuesday < rates. Beans, Saidi, 26:3 6J to 2G-f OJ. Peas, js ila to 6i OJ. Oats qtiiet new white 2s 3d to 3* Oi, yellow 2s 6d to 2s 8J, black 2s G f to 2i 71. M-iize restricted demand, especially mixed qualities new mixed 59 5d to 5s 51:1, old 5i ïd to os 7^ 1. Flour dull Caliiorniati 28s 01 to 30, English paeent ;J2j, baker's 2711 6.1. Weather showery. LONDON CORN MARKET. Lo^fcoir, Friday. Very quiet market for English wheat, and pricea nominally unchanged. Foreign quiet, but steady. Flour inactive oats very dull; maize firm other articlES Quiet and inactive. Arrivals British Wheat, 730; barley, 2,080; oatp, 2,010. Foreign: Wheat, 21,520 barlev, 21,840 oats, 55,620 maize, 2,130 qrs. lfour, 46.460 sacks. .0.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. Slit W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS. Saturday, Febru iry 7th Mondav, February !hh. Basthiiicii At IO.U. Tuesday, February lOth Gohowea At 11. Friday, February 13th Lray mitb, At 10.30. Saturday, February 14th Isc ed At Ii. THE SHROPSHIRE HOUNDS. THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUND*. Monday, February 9th Cwm VILILig- Thursday, Februasy 12th Tetrad Saturday, February 14th Glaacoed Lithje, K.nmei At 11. THE VALE OF CLWYD HARRIERS. Saturday, February 7th caszld HGII!W At 11. A

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