Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. j THURSDAY, FRIBRRUARY 12TH, I Present-Capt. Griftth-Boscawen, in the chair, MeRRrs T. Baugh &nd John Ro?era, vice-chairmen, Mr R. A. Cnnliffe. Bart, Sir Robert Egerton, i%l-sars T L. Fi'z-Hu?, S. Yorke. A. Peel, J. R. Burton, W. Ofa.ttn H J. Royds, and J. A. H^gar, Rev P W. Sparling, S. G. Wood, and Canon Hopkins, Dr. W R Parry-Jonep, M?" John Bithe!! John S H? Jot DaX. F. A. Sturge, E. Robert Edwin Edwards, J. Tudor Roger. John Daniel, John Edwardp. G. Clarke, J. W. Evans, Sampson Michell, T E. Pete LP, Thos. Nickson, George Heyward, J. Breretor. R. Maddocks, Benjamin Davies, Wm. Roberts. E. Tunnah, J. L. Thomas, Hez,kiah Jones, Simon Jiilnes, W. E. Samuel, J. O. Dutton, and Charles Murltss. Mr J., Oswell Bury, clerk. TH3 TREASEBBBSHIP. The Clerk reported that he had sent a notice to every Guardian that the vacant treasurership of the union would be fillt-d up at that meeting. The Chairman, in accordance with notice, moved that the Board proceed to the appointment of tnat ofifcer. Mr Baugh seconded, and the motion was carried. The Clerk read letters from Mr James Williams, manager of the Wrexham Branch of the North and South Wales Bank, and Mr H. Simmp manager of the Wraxham..Branch of the National Provincial Bank. The Chairman said it would be quite competent for any Guardian to propose as a candidate those who had not applied.. Mr Fitz-Hugh proposed the election of Mr James Williams. It was fifteen years ago since he had per- formed the same office for the late respected treasurer. He did not know Mr Williams, personally, for he had learned from the Inspector and Sub-Inspector of the bank that he was thoroughly well qualified to act as treasurer. Mr Williams could also speak Welsh, and as in all officials, they desired to have those appointed who were conversant with Welsh, and lie thought that fact should not be forgotten. Mr Tudor Rogers seconded the proposition. Sir Robert Egeit >n proposed Mr Simms. He said it was not a question of changing the bank but it was a question of changing-the individual. He thought that Mr Sitr.me, by his residence in Wrexham was well qualified to fill the post. Mr J. W. Evans seconded. Mr Peel said that after all it was a question of banks, for both gentlemen named were identified with two institutions which were both admirable. He thought that to change would be scarcely a com- pliment to the memory of the late treasurer. Mr Benjamin Davies snppoit?d the nomi^nation of Mr Williams. He said he had inquired from some of the leading merchants in Liverpool and they all testified that he was a thorough business man, and a gentleman. Stmms on „the Mr John Rogers supported Mr Simms on the ground that he knew him, and did not know Mr Williams. For the same reason he had voted for the late r J onep, 15 years ago. Mr Baugh supported Mr Williams' nomination, and Mr Hogan supported Mr Simmc. The Chairman announced his intention of voting for Mr Williams. The Board divided,And the voting was as follows For Mr Simms-Metiars Maddocks, J. L\ Thomas, Edwards. Hogan, and Ellis, Sir R. E. Egerton, Messrs Edwards (Shocklach). Yorke, Nickson. and J. Davies, Sir R. A. Cunlifie, Mr Bithell. Rev. S. G. Wood, Messrs G. Clark. J. Rogers, T. E. Peters, J. Daniel, G. Hey ward, J. W. Evans, Win. Roberta, Tunnah, -Simon Jones and Overton, Canon Hopkins. Total 24. For Mr Williams The Chairman, Messrs. H. J. Royds, J. R. Burton, Michell, Peel, Samuel, Mur- less, ParBy-Jonep, S. T. Baugh, J. O. Dutton, Hezekiah Jones, Rev. P. W. Sparling, Sturge, Ed. Roberts, Erereton, J. Tudor Rogers, T. LI. Fit zhugli, Benj. Davies. Total. 18. Mr Simms was therefore elected. All soon as the result was declared the majority of the guardians left I the room. TACCINATION RETURNS. I The Clerk presented the following vaccination re- turns .JANUARY TO JUNE, 1890. I -?-. ?-3 2.2 2 £ ?? '5jS '?? ce   Q. cs = Q;J d Q -? -2 m c = C .c U aI c. t) 'E$ 3-§ ?g C? J? ?? §  0.- œ 0 0 Di,tricta. ? ?? E; g ?S ? ? Holt 82. 74 11 — 5 2 — Roabon 326 27t5 35 • •• ?—— Wrexham 635 488 ll :£.9.. Z7 7 13 1053 S33 1 105 75 11 13 RETURNS FOR 1889. Holt i»8 176 2. 18 1 J — Rnabon 531 461 55 9 6. Wrexham 1160 951 4 133 43 2b 18S8 1591 6 206 53 33 — -STATISTICS. I For the week ending February 4th. Number in the house 208, last week 208, corresponding week last week last year 240.; vagrants relieved 40, last year 67 imbeciles 33 in school-boys 20, girls 28, total 48; receiving industrial training-bovg 14. girls 9, total 23. Out-relief-Mr Cheetham j212 0* G I to 126, Mr Owen L34 16a to:389, Mr Williams je25 Is 4d to 276. Mr Evans £ 20Ss to 165. For the week ending February 11th-The Master reported that Lady Egerton would be glad to give tea to the men in the sick ward and the school children on Thursday, and afterwards a magic-lantern exhibi- tion, if the Board approved. The Guardians at once gave their consent. Number in ethe house 207, last week 208, last year 222; vagrants relieved 38, last year 81; imbeciles n; in school-boys 18. girls 28, total 46; receiving industrial training-boys 14, girls 9. total 23. Out-relief-Mr Cheetham £ 11 53 6d to 12fi persons, Mr Owen P-113 6s 63 tR 391, Mr Williams n3 12,3 6j to 273, and Mr Evans -216.41 to 157.

GENERAL PURPOSES' COMMITTEE. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUABX 11TH. Present: Councillor R. H. Done, in the chair, the Mayor (Dr. H. V. Palin), Aldermec W. E. Samuel, R. W. Evans, and Richard Jones, Councillors J. Prichard, C. Murless, B. Owen, A. Nuttall, B. Lewis and T. Jones Mr Thomas Bury, Town Clerk; Mr J. W. M. Smith, Borough Surveyor.; and Mr D. Higgins, Sanitary Inspector. The Chairman said letters had been received from Mr Soames and Mr Benson, regretting their inability to attend THE SANITARY INSPECTORS SEPOBX. I Mr Higgins reported that since his last report no deaths had occurred in the borough from infectious diseases, but several cases had been reported to him, viz., two cases of erysipelas in the north ward one case of scarlet fever in the east ward, which he bad had removed to the fever hospital; one case of scarlet fever in the IIOnth ward; and cases of typhoid fever in the west ward, which were of a very severe nature, and he had removed the whole family of nine peraons to the hospital Two of them, the father of the family, Thomas Jones, aged thirty-three, and one of the children napasd Jane Jones, aged fourteen, had ,<died. He bad taken the usual precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. He bad taken a sample of milk from the dairy that supplied the family suffering from typhoid fever, and submitted it to Mr F. Lowe, county analjrat, Cheater, aod he certified as follows :— am of opinion that the said sample is genuine." Several complaints having been made to him as to the way ■ certain residuals from it he Gas Company's works were sometimes conveyed to the railway station, he had, sent a letter bo the direeiors of the Gas Works, but had received no reply. n the 4th he made a mid- night inspection with the medical officer of the common lodging houses tC the borough, and found them generally in good ar der, except in one or two eases, whepetihere was somealight overcrowding. He proposed to complete his examination at an early date and report therson. He had received a letter from Mr James Sla30n, jun., stating that he had been in the habit of destroying the rtø at the slaughter- houses for the last five or six years, and that he should feel obliged if the Council wodd allow him some recompense for hia trouble. He h&d also received a letter from Dr. Tt. W. J. Evans, explaining of an intolerable nuisance at Mr Chad wields brewery caused by hot eteam being dcLven into a cold w^vter tank. With reference to the complaint of Dr. Evans, the Town Clerfc.advised,that the Authority had no power in the matter, and the Town Clerk was requested to write to Dr, Evans to th^t affect. On the motion of Alderman Samuel, half-a-guinea was voted to Mr Slawson for the services sJready rendered. Mr Prichard, in moving the adoption of the report, said that he noticed the inspector had called attention to some very foul water closets. He could thoroughly bear out the inspector. There ware closets in the town in a most dreadful state, and he had called the inspector's attention to the matter previously. He hoped the inspector himself, or someone else would keep a sharp look out, and endeavour to do away with an abominable and dreadful state of things, jvhich !0 the catDmqit1, diagrw to JhTir d vihliation ty, and ? d? ? to Mr Lewis seconded the adoption of the report, and .ad he could endorse all that Mr Prichard had Bad. Mr Higgins said that the severe froat had done a considerable amount of damage to water closets. He would pay every attention to the matter.. Mr Nuttall suggested that Mr Prichard should give any information he had to the inspector. Mr Prichard said he had very-full informlktion. lie would do what Mr Nuttall had suggested. The report was then adopted. THE NKW WBSLEYAIf CHURCH. 8_ 1 The Borough Surveyor reported that in compauy with the Town Clerk and Mr Edwards, the hon. clerk of the works of the church, the footpath in front of the WeRleyan Chapel bad been inspected, and it had been decided that the front boundary wall should be uniform with that of the buildings adjcuning Rox. burgh Place. This would involve the acquisition of I about three yards of land, at- the øame rate as was paid to Mr Poyser lower down, v?z., ?2 per yard. On the motion of the M?yor. 8econ^edbiy J Thomas Jones, it was dec!ded?o ae9^j* and the Surveyor was also given instructions to repair a length of footpath at the -ama p!Me. which was at present in bad condition. THB CAB STAHU. The Surveyor reported that, havtngcons.uer? "uc question of establishing cab "'f"d GuHdhaHinatetdofthe one now w H!gh?treet.to m?othopropoaal workable it would be necessary to remove the earth, shrubil, and railings, leaving only the four large trees. As to the railings now around Se enclosure, if thought desirable, the inside fence might be refixed in short lengths round each tree to prevent any d.m?e being done. 'A certain 'jj of paving and drainage would be necessary, and to ?H out the .bove he estimated that it would cost £60, approximately. ?d???rd Jone..aid he ———erv?h Mtoniahed at the matter coming up again. 1 hey had had a great deal of trouble with the cabs. Sometime ago the Council had spent £ 2o or 230 on a cab stand, and now they wanted to spend JE60 more for the same object. He proposed that they recommend the Council not to proceed farther in the establishing of a cab stand opposite the Guildhall. Mr Nuttall seconded. Mr Murless proposed that the Council be -recom. mended to have the work carried out for the estab- lishing of a cab stand in front of the Guildhall, so as relieve High-street from the existing obstruction. Alderman Evans seconded. After discussion, the following voted for the amend- ment :-The Mayor, Aldermen Evans and Samuel, Mr Murless. Mr Done, and Mr Lewis. Alderman Jones, Mr Prichard, Mr T. Jones, Mr Nuttall, and Mr Owen voted against. The amendment was thus carried. THE CESSU3 The Surveyor reported that he had had interviews with both the Superintendent Registrar and the Registrar respecting the numbering of houses, courts, alleyp, &c. It seemed to him desirable that measures to have the work done should be taken by the Board direct. On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Mr Owen, it was decided that tbelrnecessary notices should be served on owners. It was also decided, on the motion of Alderman Samuel, that a notice be advertised in the Press, calling upon owners to number their houses. rLAXB. I ..I I The Surveyor reported that he had received the fol- lowing plans:—New dye works, .&c., Salop-road, Messrs J. M. Jones and Sons; three housef, Rhosddu. road, Mr J. Whittingham; four houses and out- buildings, Princess-street. Mr Wilkins five cottages, Nelson-street, Mr Joseph Woodcock; new street across Red House Field. They all showed an inten- tion to comply with the by-laws as regards building, drainage, &c. With respect to the first, special-sanc- tion would have to be given to construct a footbridge across Rivulet-road at a height of 21 feet 6 inches above the street in question. The plans were passed, and on the motion of Mr Lewis, the necessary permission was given to Messrs J. M. Jones & Sons. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT IN PENTBRYN. I A letter was read from Mr William Stokee, stating that he could offer tha Corporation sufficient land in Penybryn to continue the new line of frontage there through the shoemaker's shop to the Swan House, at 303 a yard. After some discussion, the matter was finally left in the hands of the Town Clerk. THE hEW OFFICES OF THE WATER WORK'S COMPANY. The Clerk read a letter from Mr F. Storr, secretary of the Waterwork's Company, stating that he was requested by the directors to inform the Council that, as the owner of the land had now consented to sell to the Company a further piece adjoining the present holding, the directors were prepared to waive their objections to the proposed street line and would set back the front wall six feet, as required by the Council. The land in front required tor public use the Company were prepared to sell to the Corporation at thirty ahillings per fquare yard. The Surveyor said the land to be purchased by the Corporation was from twenty-six to thirty yards. On the motion of Mr Nuttall, seconded by Mr Owen, the offer was accepted. MISCELLANEOUS. The Town Clerk reported that the dangerous wall near the burial ground at Rhoeddu had not been attended to. On the motion of Mr B. Owen, seconded by Mr T. Junes, the Borough Surveyor was given authority to get the necessary order to have the work carried out. The Town Clerk also reported that the order to provide a propar water supply at Thornley-square had rot; been complied with. On the motion of the Mayor, it was decided that the work should be done forthwith.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND AGRICULTURE. A LIVELY MEETING. I I On iThursday afternoon, a meeting of the Council I of the Wrexham and District Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture was held in the Council Chamber at the Guildhall. Mr J. M. Jones presided, and there were also present—The Mayor (Dr. H. V. Palin), Mr Thomas Gee, Mr J. Sparrow, Mr W. Ellip, Mr A. Seymour Jones, Mr C. K. Bensop, Mr H. F. Graesser, Mr J. F. Edisbury, Mr J. Prichard, Mr Harrop, Mr J. Rogers, Mr Joseph Thomas, Mr H. C. Johnson, Mr Rsnfree, Mr Bushby, Mr Frank Allinand, and Mr Spurring and-Mr. R. J. Kendrick, secretary. The-Secretary said that he had received letters from Mr Owen Slaney Wynne and Mr F. W. Soamea re- gretting inability to attend. The Secretary having read the.minutes of the last Council meeting, Mr C. K. iBenson said he wished to call the atten. tion of the Council to the fact that at the laat meeting things were not exactly in order. The Chairman asked Mr Benson if he would kindly raise the question after it had been decided that the minutes as read by the Secretary were a correct state- ment of what took place at the last meeting. Mr J. Rogers moved the adoption of the minutes, and this was agreed to. Mr Benson said at their last meeting things were not exactly in order. He had since learnt a gentle- man was present, who was neither a member of the Chamber nor of I the Council, but who had voted in .the election of a secretary, and had been.-appointed one of the auditors. This was not as business men should conduct their affairs. When the matter was pointed out to him (Mr Benson), he at once took fitc- ps and wrote to the chairman, calling his attention to the fact, and asking him to convene a Council meet- ing in order that the error might be rectified. The I chairman had pointed out that under Rule 4 a special meeting would have to be called in the proper way. The rules had not been printed, and therefore he was not aware of that fact, or he would have taken the nacessary steps to call a special meeting of the Council. The gentleman he referred to was Mr Spurring, and he had no right to vote, as he did, in the election of a secretary. They might charge him with not knowing how Mr Spurring voted, as the voting was by ballot, but be had a letter from .Mr J. C. Edwards etitingthat he was pledged to support Mr R. J. Kendrick, and as Mr Spurring attended as the representative of Mr Edwards, in all probability he would carry out the intention of Mr Edwards and vote for Mr Kendrick. He begged to proposetthat they advertise once more for a secretary. He took it that they had not yet elected one. Mr Edisbury quite agreed with Mr Benson. He was not present at the last meeting, and if Mr J. C. Edwards had a right to send someone to vote-for him be might have done the-same. He considered it most irregular. He begged to second Mr Benson's motion. Mr Spurring said that from the very first he thought it had been well known that at the different meetings of the Chamber he had represented Mr Edwards. Upon other Associations of which Mr Edwards was a member he also represented .him, and his vote and attendance had never been questioned. He had also spoken, and had proposed and seconded reso- lutions. With regard to the letter to which Mr Benson had-referred, and which had been written by Mr J. C. Edwards to Mr Ashton Bradley, he thought it was a most unwarrantable piece of business on tàe part of Mr Bradley to make public a letter which on the face of it was private. Mr Benson- 11take exception to those words. Mr Spurring said the letter was not for the public, fcnd although it was not marked private," it was in- tended to go before Mr Bradley and-no one else. He might say the pledge to Mr Kendrick was made long before the question of secretary was raised, and before there was any talk of advertising for one. He was in the bands of the Council, and would abide by any de- cision they came to. Mr H. C. Johnson said it was a fact that Mr Spurring was not a member of the Council, and that he had voted at the election of secretary. He thought if the matter remained as it was there wculd always be a doubt and perhaps some ill-feeling. Mr Spurring was a veryexcelient representative, and personally he was sorry he "? ? a member of the Council. MI' J. Rogen said he ?M very sorry anything of ?the?k. .ndhadcr(Yp?dup. It was well-knowc to the Chamber that Mr Spurring was the representative of Mr J. C. Edwards. Mr Benson said he was not aware of the fact that Mr Spurring sat on the Council as the representative of Mr Edwards. The Mayor said, as chairman of the meeting when the Council was elected, he might say Mr J. C. Edwards was elected on the Council and not Mr Spurring. The Chairman said that at the first meeting held at the Wynnstay Arms, Mr Spurring was present, and a letter was read from Mr J. C. Edwards, stating he could not be present, but that he had sent Mr Spurring to represent him. Mr Spurring took part in that meeting and seconded the resolution, proposing the formation of a Chamber. He had since attended every meeting, and had been virtually accepted by them while Mr J. C. Edwards' name was on the books. Mr Benson said they had no rule to say that a member of the Council might send a representative to represent him. The Chairman said he thought the question should have been raised before. On the minutes of the pre- vious meeting it was stated distinctly Mr G. W. Spurring Irsprawoting Mr J, O. Edwards)." Mr J. Harrop said the question was whether the members of the Council could vote by proxy. Mr Bushby thought Mr Spurring could not legally represent Mr Edwards. Mr H. C. Johnson asked whether the secretary could assist them? Mr Benson said he should prefer that Mr Kendrick ahould not give any opinion upon the matter. Mr A. Seymour Jones said he had received letters from Mr Ashton Bradley and Mr HopleyiPierce, pro- testing against the election. Mr Bradley had alizo said he should publish the correspondence. He (Mr Seymour Jones) had laid the matter before the vice- president, Mr Soames, who had seen Mr Bradley, and he had decided to wait until after the meeting of the Council before he took any eteps. The Chairman said by sub-section 3 of rule. 3, it was laid down that no resolution passed at a meeting of the Council should be revoked at a subsequent one, but only at a meeting specially convened for the purpose. Mr Prichard said they certainly required notice of Mr Benson's motion. I The Chairman said it appeared to him they were out of order in endeavouring to pass any resolution nn fHfl TTiftfctAr Mr Prichard thought Mr Benson should give notice of motion, and have a special meeting of the Council called to consider it. Mr Benson proposed that a special meating of the Council be convened to take into consideration the irregular manner in which Mr Kendrick had been elected. Mr J. Prichard seconded. Mr Sparrow said if there was any informality it was certainly unintentional. He should suggest that they write to the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, asking them whether a member could delegate his functions to any other persons, and be guided by their answer. Mr Ellis proposed that the Council, having accepted Mr Spurring as the representative of Mr J. C. Edwards on previous occasions, the election of the secretary be considered in order. Mr Graeeser seconded. Mr Benson withdrew his last resolution, in favor of the one he had proposed at the commencement, namely, that a secretary be once more advertised for. On being put to the vote, eleven voted for Mr Ellis' amendment, and six for Mr Benson's resolu. tion. Mr Bushby did not think it would end the matter. After further remarks, Mr Benson-said he should withdraw from the Chamber and Council. Mr Benson having withdrawn, the Chai.-man said he thought they might ask the Press not to make any record of the proceedings, which had taken place with regard to the matter. Mr Prichard, on behalf of the Committee appointed to select suitable rooms, reported that the Committee considered it would be just as well to defer:the matter until the Arcade was in a more forward state. He thought in the meantime the Council would be per- mitted to use the Guildhall. The Mayor said if the days of meeting did not clash with any meetings of the Town Council, he should be pleased to grant the use of the Council Chamber. Mr Sparrow gave notice that at-the next-Council meeting he would move that for the future all mem- bers of the Council should attend personally. Mr Seymour Jones reported that the committee appointed to select a seal had decided to postpone the matter. It was decided not to appoint a delegate to the meeting of the Association of Chambers of Commerce, to he held in London in March. On the motion of Mr Ellis, the Chairman, Vice- chairman, and Mr E. S. Clark were appoint a Par- liamentary Committee to consider -Bills in .Parlia- ment. Twenty-two new members of the Chamber were elected. The rules were referred to a select committee con- sisting of Messrs. W. Ellis, H. C. Johnson, F. All- mand, and A. Seymour Jones. It was decided to join the Associated Chambers of Agriculture, if the fees were reduced to five guineas. The question of dividing the Chamber into sub- sections was brieBy discussed, and the Secretary was finally requested to make out a list of the members of the Chamber, dividing them under various heade. -———— ♦

EXTRAORDINARY ROBBERY AT THE BARRACKS. On Thursday morning, about four o'clock, some person entered the quarters of Capt. the Hon. R. H. Bertie, who was temporarily occupying his old room at the Officers' quarterp, on leave from the i2od Bat- talion, and of Captain and Adjutant S. G. Everitt, at the Hightown Barracks. From the bedroom of Capt. Bertie between 24 and JE6 were stolen, and from Capt. Everitt's about 210. Amongst the money stolen was a Jubilee sovereign. Both rooms are on the same landing, and the doors were not looked. The two officers were sleeping in their rooms when visited by the robber. It seems that while the robber was in Capt. Bertie's room that officer awoke, but being only half awake, and not supposing anything wrong, he failed to give the alarm for a moment or two. When he got up and called his servant, and a general alarm was raised, the robber had made his escape. < Quarters and the barrack room were searched by the non-commissioned officers, who had at once been roused, but without anything being discovered, tending to explain the robbery. Later in the morn- ing, the robbery was reported to the police, who visited the barracks and made inquiries, but the matter still remains a mystery.

MURDER IN WHITECHAPEL. REPORTED REVIVAL OF JACK THE I RIPPER. A Press Association telegram, London six a.m., saya :-Sholtly after two o'clock .this trorning, :11. woman was found in Chamber-street, Leman-street, Whitechapel, with her throat horribly cut, and ot her injuries, she was quite dead. The body was first found by the policeman on the beat, who immediately raised an alarm. Assistance arrived, and the body was removed to the mortuary. There is little doubt that the woman belonged to the unfortunate class. Detectives are inquiring at hotels and lodging houses in search of a-clue to the murderer. LATER. Dr. Philips, surgeon to H Division, found the wo- man still breathing, but she died before a stretcher arrived. The body was removed to Whitechapel mortuary to await the inquest. Inspector Swauson has charge of the further investigation?..The body was under an arch of the Great Eastern Railway in Ormon-street. frequented at night by unfortunate.

ARMY, MILITIA, AND VOLUNTEERS. Fifty men are under orders to leave the Depot on Monday to join the 2nd Battalion at the Curragh. Although the recruiting is very slack in the-23rd Regimental district, men are now coming in fairly well from the English recruiting districts, nearly all of which are open for the 23rd. A memorandum was issued on Wednesday by the Secretary for \V "r placing the Army Estimates for 1891-2 at 217,545,400, or £ 292,000 less than last year. Major F. H. England, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, retires on retired pay. Capt. J. Stacpole. from the Leicestershire Regiment, has been gazetted major, vice Major England. The Hon. N. W. Hill Trevor and T. M'Keown, Srd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusilierp, second lieu- tenants, have been gazetted lieutenants. The list has now been published relating to the trainings of the Militia in 1891. The 3rd and 4th Battalions R.WX. will be encamped at Altcar Rifle Range for twenty-seven days from May 4th.

MINERS' CONFERENCE IN LONDON. I The adjourned Conference between representatives of the Coalowners' Federation and the Federation of Miners was resumed on Wednesday at the West- minster Palace Hotel to consider the question of the adoption of a working day.of eight hours. Delegates were present representing Yorkshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Leicestershire, Cumberland, Monmouth, North and South Wales, and several districts in Scotland. The proceedings were private, but we are informed that Mr A. Barnes, M.P., pre- sided, and there was a large attendance.—Mr A. M. Chambers rsad a statement on behalf of the ownerB, in reply to the arguments put forward by Mr Piokard, M.P., for the men at the last meeting. An adjournment of an hour took place to consider the proposals and on resuming, after considerable dis- suasion, no agreement was arrived at. Everything. therefore, remains in the same position as before. No arrangements were made for any further conferences.

-——— I HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS. I oi X 3 1 1 ill. « B.«uruayj rewruary iibu Jscoea Monday., February 16th .Trottin Mare Wednesday, February 18fch Hardwick Friday, February 20tb .< Aldersey At 11. Satauday, February 21st Iehtfiold At 10.45. VALE OF LLANGOLLEN BEAGLES. Thursday, February 19th The Qninta, Chirk Saturday, February 21st .The Britannia Inn They will not meet at the Quints Chirk, on the 14th inst., as previously announced. THE SHROPSHIRE HOUNDS. Saturday, February 14th Crudgington Station Monday, February 16th Coton Hall Tuesday, February 17tb. Cross Gates, Welshpool-road Thursday, Febraasy 19th .BasclIUTch Station Friday, February 2'»th Atcham Bridge Saturday, February 21st .Peplow At 11. THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS. Saturday, February 14th Glasooed Lodge, Kinmel Tuesday, February 17th. Coed Coch Friday, February 20th Downing At 11. THE VALE OF CLWYD HARRIERS. Saturday, February 14th Llandvrnog At 11.

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Mr T. H. Ellis, Llay Hall Colliery, and secretary of Rock of Ages Lodge, G.U.O.O., Gwersyllt, has been presented with a life sized portrait of himself, and a parcel of cutlery by the members on the occasion of his marriage. On Wednesday, as stamping a hole at Brynmally Colliery, E ward Davies was killed by the powder exploding. Mr C. H. Lloyd, son of Mr Robert Lloyd, Ruabon; and chief clerk at Scarborough Post Office, has been appointed head postmaster, at Ventnor, Isle of Wight. The Baptists of the Tabernacle, fCoedpoeth. held their half-yearly meeting on Sunday. The Kevs. O. Waldo James, and R. S. Morris, Llangollen, preached. Mr James, on Monday, lectured. The balance sheet of Denbigh Free Reading Room is satisfactory. On Thursday, Dr Pierce held an inquest on Mary Ann Standin, Henllan-street, Denbigh (40), who was found dead lD oed." he was an habitual drunkard. The jury returned a verdict of deash from Excessive drinking. The Rev D. Griffith, senior curate of Denbigh, is not tearing the town, as stated. Mr J. Lewis Owen, M.R C S London,-a native of Holy- head, has been appointed house surgeon of Denbigh Infirmary. Edward Roberts, of Denbigh, an old offender, has bsen committed to the Assizes for stealing a coat from the Grammar School. On Friday, Mr Thos. Jones, Nant Farm, Groes, fell from the top of a shedaoU broke'both-hie wrists. On Monday, the Mavor of Denbigh presided over a meet- ing for the purpose of establishing a fund to procure the services of a trained nurse at Denbigh. The expenses were estimated at XSO per annum. A committee of man- agement was formed, and a subscription list was opened, JC25 17a being collected in the room. Mr K. H. Roberts is hon secretary pro. tern. In the excavation of Highgate, Denbigh, several ancient coins have been found. On Tuesday, a bullock cleared the sale ring at Back Row Yard, Denbigh. No one wai hurt. On Tuesday, a tramp, named Henry Mackenzie, was locked up at Llangollen for begging. During the night he tore up his clothes, and appeared in Court wrapped is a counterpane. He was committed for 14 days. At Llangollen, there is now an additional delivery of letters at 3 p.m. Miss M. A. Williams, second daughter of Mr Charles Williams, coal merchant, Llangollen, was married at the Welsh Baptist Chapel, on Wednesday, to the Rev. David Price, Baptist Minister, Uwmtwrcb, Glamorgan. The question whether Livingstone or Stanley had done most towards civilizing Central Africa has been d scussed by the Welsh Debating Society at Llangollen. Forty-seven voted in favor of Livingstone, and forty-one for Stanley. We regret to record the death of Mrs Jagger, of Dinbrsn Hall, which took place on Sunday. The body was interred on Thursday, amid general indications of regret. A Primrose League entertai ment was given in the Rossett Schools on Monday. Mr Arthur S. Roberts pre- sided. Mr W. G. Rickards, for twelve years stationmaster at Roaaett, has been promoted to Horaay. He will be succeeded by Mr T. Talbot. The claims of the African Missions were advocated on Sunday and Monday in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Ruabon. Mr Martin Gibbs, Primitive Methodist evangelist, has been conducting services at Copperas. On Monday a tea and public meeting was held. On Tuesday the scholars of the Ruabon National Schools perfurmed a cantata entitled The little old woman who lived in a shoe." On Saturday, Joseph Edwards, of Rhos, aged twenty-six, working at Vauxhall Collieries, had his leg broken and spine injured by.a fall of stone. Temperance work at Holt and Farndon is reported to be in a flourishing state. On Sunday, at the Baptist Chapel, Moss, X25 were collected. Gwersyllt Congregationalism had their annual social tea on Monday. At a subsequent meeting, Rev. M. O. Evans presiding, address were given by Rev. S. R. Jones, Mr F. L. Rawlins, and officers of the church. A concert of miscellaneous music was given on Tuesday at the English Presbyterian Chapel, Broughton. Rev. R. R. Roberta presided. Proceeds in aid of the church funds. Should the churches provide recreation for the young," was the title of a paper read on Wednesday by Mr J. Roberts at the Congregational School-room, Buckley. The Rev. J. Vin on Stephens is about to leave Buckley. Bistr9 National School was filled to overflowing on Monday, when A trip to Dublin," and Mystery of a handsome cap," was performed. The concert held at the Congregational Chapel, Brynteg, on Monday, attracted and exceedingly large audience. In recognition of bis services ai organist and accom- panist a purse, containing X5, was presented to Mr Walter Williams. A concert is advertised to be held. through the kindness of Sir Watkin and Lady Williams Wynn at Wynnstiy, on the 2;Jrd inst. It is in aid of the Literary Institute.

MOLD. I HOME MISSIONS.—On Ihursday night week a meet- ing in aid of the Wesleyan Home Missions was held in the English Wesleyan Chapel, when there was a good attendance, the chair being taken by Alderman Dr. Edwards. The principal speaker was the Rev. H. G. B. Yatep, of Birmingham. and among the other soeakera were the Revs. J. P. Yates, Thomas Derry, Ac. FINANCIAL REFORM.—On Tuesday evening, in the Town Hall, a lecture was given by the Rev. J. D. Alford, one of the agents of the Financial Reform, on Free Trade, Free Land, and Fairer Taxes." It had been intended to hold the lecture in the large room of the hall, but owing to the sparse attendance it was thought more advisable to hold it in the ante- rooms, which became lull after the proceedings had commenced. The chair was taken by Mr J. Herbert Lewis, and there were supporting him several of the leading Liberals of the town:Miesers E. Wheldon, Tholl. Parry, Rev. Thomas Roberts, Thomas Lewis, Humphreys Lewis, A. Adams, LL Eaton, J. Lloyd Morris, &c. On the motion of Mr Parry, seconded by the Rev. Thomas Roberta, thanks were given to Mr Heibert Lewis and Mr Wheldon, for their action in the chair, and it was announced that Mr Alford would eive a second lecture on the first Tuesday even- ing in March. PROPOSED SCHOOL AT SODGHTON.—The inhabitants of Soughton applied to the Northop School Board at their November meeting, to arrange for an infant school at Soughton. so as to do away with the neces. sity of sending the little creatures all the way to Nor. thop. The Board appears to have thought the appli. cation reasonable, and were about to consider it at their last ordinary meeting, when a communication was received from Canon Richardson, offering on behalf of the church to provide a school without any charge on the parish. The inhabitants on learning of .-this convened a public meeting to protest against the vicar's proposal, seeing that with the exception of two or three families, they are all Nonconformists. What they want is an undenominational school, and the public meeting held at Calviniatic Methodist Chapel on Monday evening fully endorsed this view. The chair was taken by Mr Thomas Downing, and ad- dressed by him, the Rev. Thomas Roberts, Mold, and other gentlemen, being unanimously against the offer of the vicar, and in favor of an undenominational school If one was to be had at all. iHaving adopted a resolution to that effect, a memorial was also adopted to Messrs Samuel Smith, M.P., and John Roberts. M.P., praying them to exercise their in. -fluence with the Education Department in favor of the views expressed by the inhabitants. PETTYSESSIOANS, MONDAY, -Before E. Thompson. C. P. Morgan, E. H. Wain, E. Lloyd, B. E. PbiMips. and J. Watkinson, Etqrs. SchooliBoard Case.-Robert Davies, Maesydderwen, was brought up under warrant, not having appeared to a summons. His son, thirteen, had only passed 'the second standard, and made but forty-nine attend- ances out of 120.-Fined 5s. Dm?rkennas. -Phillip Dykins. of Maesydre, was charged by P.C. Gabriel with being drunk and riotous in High-street, at 10.15, on 24th January. On being told to go home, he struck a man who stood by, and a fight ensued. There were several other convictions against him.—Fined 10s and costs, or fourteen days in default.—James McManns was charged by P.C. Gabriel with being drunk and riotous, in High-street, on '31th January. The defendant said he was so drunk that he remembered nothing of it.—Fined 10a and costs, or fourteen days in default. Assault by a Woinan.-Marths Tattum, a young married woman, was charged by William Jones, of Fron Fownog, a cadaverous looking and decrepid man, with assaulting him with a chair, and driving him out of her house. He had gone to the house to ask her husband to fill up some holes so as to prevent his hens laying on the defendant's husband's Dremises. and she got hold of a chair, and pushing it in his face drove himout.-Fined 2a 6d. Bcf-ttsing to quit.-Thomas Lewis, of Buckley, was in custody charged by P.C. Thomas Jones with being drunk and refusing to quit the Blue Anchor, Buckley Square, on Saturday, January 10th. Fined Is and 14s costs. Stealing Harmss.-Thomas Speed was charged by Mr Robert Foulkes. of Bagillt, Commission Agent. with stealing some harness on 4th February, from the Victoria Inn. ProBecutor bought the harness at a sale, and gave them to prisoner to carry to the Victoria till called for. In about two hours' time he called for the harness, and found prisoner had fetched it about three quarters of an hour previously. He gave information at once to P.C. Manlev. Both of them searched for him, and could not find him, but subsequently he found the harness at the police station.—Elizabeth Roberts, servant at the Victoria, said on Wednesday afternoon the prisoner brought the harness to the house, and asked whether he should leave the harness. He did, and returned in about three quarters of an hour, and asked tor the harness, saying he wanted it for Mr Cookson. He took the harness away with him.—James Doyle, general dealer, Mold, said on Wednesday the prisoner came to him between five and six o'clock. He met the prisoner, who said he bought them at the sale for 16, but would sell them for 15s. Dovle offered 12< 6d, and subsequently he gave the prisoner 13s. He then met Sergt. Burton who asked whether he had bought them. Burton told him they were stolen. He then left them at the police station, and went to the railway station where he saw the prisoner, and gave information to Burton.—Sergt. Burton said he met Doyle, who left the harness at the police station. They then went to the railway station when Speed was apprehended. He denied at first, and then admitted that the harness had been stolen by him. There being several previous convictions against the prisoner, he was committed for trial at the assize?.

UNIONIST MEETING. I A very poorly attended meeting of the Unionist?, j was held at the Town Hall on Thursday evening, last I week, Th? chair was taken » Uttle before balf-ipast. eisrhf, bv Mr P. B. Davies Cooke, Gwysaney, and supporting him on the platform were Mr W. Tudor Howell. Wrexlram, chief speaker of the evening; Mr W. J. Wills, a Conservative working-man from York- shire Messrs P. P. Pennant, E. Lloyd, Hafod, B. E. Philips, Rhual, P. Tatton Davies Cooke, Gwysaney, E. J. Thompson, Plas Annie, W. Jannion Jones, Elisha Parkinson, J. E. Daviee, (secretary), &c. There were between 50 and 60 people in the body of the hall, some of them among the acknowledged leaders of the party in the town, several Liberals being also present. it being said that the majority of those present were of that persuasion. The Chairman briefly opened the proceedings, and Mr Howell moved a resolution to the effect that the meeting approved of the domestic and foreign policy of the Government and especially of Mr Balfour's administration of Ireland with a general expression of confidence in the policy of the Government generally. This was seconded by Mr E. Parkinson, and supported by Mr W. J. Wills, and Mr Pennant. It was put to the meeting by the Chairman and agreed to. the Liberals present offering no opposition. The usual vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the Droceedings. I BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. ENTERTAINMENT.—The third entertainment in con- nection with the Workmen's Institute, Brymbo, was held on Friday evening, when there was a large com- pany present. The meeting was presided over by Mr P. Williams. The programme was opened by Mr John Matthias, organist of St. Mary's Church, with a march. Mr Robert Evans sang The Powder Monkey" in good style, and was well applauded. The Lifeboat" was recited with taste by Mr Jno. J. Hughes, Black Lane. Mr Edward Williams sang Corn y Gly/i." Mr E. T. Prees Thomas gave A Man of Many Names," which was heartily applauded. A recitation entitled Papa's Letter was given by Master James Venables, who is well known in the district. The Mate's Yarn" was given in fine styli by Mr Joseph Johnson. Messrs Humphreys and Evans gave a duet, Myglys," which was well received. Mr E. Williams sang Baner Rhyddid." The comic song, "That's English You Know," was sung by Mr Robert Evans, and was heartily applauded. When other lips was sung by Mr Joshua Reynolds with pleasing effect. Mr Frees Thomas gave The Vicar of Bray in good style. A recitation entitled The Vision of Mirza was given by Mr Thomas Thomas, Cliffe Cottages. DANCE AT THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—On Friday evening the annual ball in connection with the National Schools was held in the Boys' Schoolroom, Brymbo. The room was beautifully decorated with shrubs and evergreens, and the various colored Chinese lanterns had a pleasing effect. Dancing commenced about nine o'clock, and was continued until the early hours of the morning. Amongst those present were Miss Jenny Hughes, Coedyfelin Miss Kenrick, Southsea Miss Gibbons, Poplar House Misses Holywell, Brynrhug Miss Reynolds, Dodles- ton Miss Ada Jones, Mount Hotel Miss Taylor, Miss George, Misses Jones, Brymbo Hall; Messrs James William?, Bryn Cottage Owen Charles, W. F. Gibbons, Plas Maelor E. Evans, Bryn-terrace H. Mohring, Brymbo; W. Arthur Roberts, T. Holywell, J. Trevor Hughes, LI. Evans, Parry, Lambert. The music was supplied by Mr R. Lewis on the pianoforte. The duties of M.C. were efficiently discharged by Mr James Williams. The refreshment stall was presided over by Mrs George, assisted by Miss Chapman. The proceeds were in aid of the school funds.

VRON BOARD S C H O OL.—P R IZ E DISTRIBUTION. I A very successful entertainment was given in these schools on Tuesday evening. The children had been carefully trained to do their parts, as the result of the entertainment showed. The chair was taken by Mr Peter Williams, chairman of the Board, who delivered an excellent and practical speech on the importance of education. He said there was only one thing that he was sorry to tell them, and that was that the attendance at this school was very irregular and unsatisfactory. There had been a great improvement during the last few months, yet there was room for improvement. He would give them a few facts con- cerning the attendance for the year terminating October, 1890. The school had been opened 446 time?, and out of 220 children only 18 had made 400 attendances, and over half the children had been away from (including the regular holidays) more than six months of the jear. Her Majesty's Inspector had reported several times that the attendance at this school was below the average, and he (Mr Williams) hoped that the parents would see that the attendance of the children at school was not only for the interest of the school, but also for the children themselves and r > i m m a « « • • • ror ine ratepayers. jappiause.)-An interesting pro- gramme was then Riven. The singing and reciting of the infants, especially M. Cocker and W. Simon, well deserved the applause they received. A dialogue, entitled Bo Peep," was given by the elder scholars, and proved to be a great sucec a,. The children spoke out so plainly, that every word was distincily heard in the remotest parts of the room. The dresses worn by the different characters were very suitable and at- tractive, particularly the fairy. The singing of the choir, and the musical drill were encored on each occassion. Prizes were distributed to those who had attended best during the year. The distribution of the prizes is always made by the Right Hon. and Mrs G. Osborne Morgan, who take a deep interest in this school, but on this occasion, owing to a misunder- standing on the part of the teachers, Mr Morgan was not present. The following children received prizes for attending more than 400 times :—Helena Jonep, Robert Jackson, Griffith Williams, Susannah Williams, John Roberts, James Cooker, Elizabeth A. Williams, Isaac Jones, Allen Jones, John Powell, Thomas J. Jones, Thomas Williams, Tamar Powell, Joseph Jones, Edward Povah, Enoch Evans, Wm. Jones, Kate Hughes, Thomas J. Hughes.-The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to Mr W. F. Butler for his kindness in giving the loan of materials for making a platform, and Mr C. D. Jones, Regent House, Wrexham, seconded.—Mr Wilcoxon, chair- man of Bersham Board, proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, and Mr R. Hugh Jones, headmaster, in seconding, said that the entertainment, which he hoped they had enjoyed as much as they had cheered, would not have been held but for Mr Williebm-, and he (Mr Jones) was greatly indebted to him for the great help he had received from him. GRESFORD. I THE LATE REV. E. B. SMITH. I As we announced last week, the funeral of the Rev. E. B. Smith, vicar of Gresford, took place on Satur- day in the churchyard, Gresford, when there was evety sign of regret manifested. The mourners were Mr Capel Smith and Mr Alfred Smith (sons), Dr. Alfred Smith (brother), and Dr. Manisty. The officiating clergymen were the Ven. Archdeacon Howell, Wrexham, the Rev. T. Vowler Wickham, and the Rev. J. Dobell. Nearly the whole of the local families were represented, and among them was Mr George S. Irven, of Liverpool, representing the family of the Misses Irven, Oak Alyn. Among the clergy present were the Revs. J. P. Lewis, curate Jones, formerly curate T. Jones, Rhos W. T. Davies, Ruabon A. L. Taylor, Ruabon; T. Latham Wickham, Isycoed H. R. Grey, Holt; D. Edwards, Gwersyllt J. Williams, Pulford G. T. Birch, W. Vaughan Jones, J. Evans-Jones, Griffith Williams, and R. Spurrell, Wrexham Hugh Robert;, Brymbo; D. Stanley Davies, Rhoaddu; J. E. C. William*, &c, Wreaths were eent by the following :—Mrs W. H. Fletcher, Mrs T. Dixon, Miss Susan Townshend, Captain and Mrs Pelly, Mr and the Misses Chilton, Rev. W. H. D. Purcell, Mrs Roberts, Gresford Mr and Mrs Arthur Evans, Mr and Mrs Nicholson, Mrs Bridgman, Mrs Richards, Miss Hurrell, Mr Jarvip, Mr and Mrs John Burton, Mr and Mrs H. Clayton, Mrs Lloyd, Mr and Mrs Lee, Messrs. and Miss Jame", Mr and Mrs H. Wright and Miss F. Clayton, Mrs Wright and Mrs T. O. Wright, Mrs Sykes, Mrs A. Hughes, Mr Latham, Mrs Leake and Miss Morris, Gwersyllt; Mr and Mrs Trevor Parkins, Mrs Jt Townshend, Men's Bible Class, Gresford Miss Egerton, Mr and Mrs Hogan, Mr and Mrs Fox. Mount Alyn; Mr C. Townshend, Miss M. Smith, Hereford; Sir R. and Lady Cunliffe, the Misses Irven, and Mr Roberts, Gresford. The funeral arrangements were entrusted to Messrs. W. and J. Prichard, of Wrexham. HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. I NOTES AND COMMENTS. j How often should filter beds be attended to ? Some miscreant has been defacing a grocer's shop front at the New Inn, by cutting away large pieces of the wood-work. Perhaps the new police officer will throw his eagle eye in that direction. The appointment of Mr John Newton, of Sandycroft Brick and Tile Company, as the new manager at the Ffrwd Works, is bailed with general .satisfaction. This gentleman is well known amongst the em- ployes. Oh, dear me"-said a young lady of uncertain age —" Do come and see the pretty green lambs skipping on the white grass." The continued illness of Mr John Owen Smallwood is a source of great regret to his numerous friends. The work of denuding the Hope Paper Mills etill continues. The mill traffic on our line has been exceptionally heavy of late. Frantic excitement lately atCefnybedd Station. The figure of a man falling from the cab of a locomotive was seen. Three gentlemen rushed breathlessly to the fallen object, which turned out to be the driver's coat. Is there any reason why these notes should be at. tributed to the pariah censor. Numerous applications have been made for member- ship of the crew of the new life-boat at Abermorddu. I OSWESTRY. CRICKET.—At a special meeting of the club on Thursday it was dec ded to engage a professional cri ;keter at a salary of not more than £2 per week. THE WEEKLY HALF-HoLIDA I. Tbe assistants on Thursday held a conversazione in the Public Hall, which was well attended. WBSKLT CATTLE FAIR.—The show of stock in the Smithfield on Wednesday was not so large as usual, but taking the market all through trade was firmer. There was a good attendance of buyers. The quota- tions were as follows :—Beef made from 6d to 7d per lb., mutton 8d to 9j, veal 7d to 8d, and pork 51 to 5td. THE SINGULAR ACCIDENT AT THE VICTORIA ROOMS.—The adjourned inquiry was held on Monday evening before Dr. Lewis, coroner, touching the death of Richard Pickiu, 79, who was killed by falling over the balustrade of the staircase at the Victoria Roomtv, a distance of 15ft. Mr Charles Wright, of Halston, who fell over the balustrade with deceased and re- ceived very serious injuries, now stated his impression was that he himself fell in attempting to Rave de- ceased, who was lame, from falling. Supt. Langford said the balustrade railings were dangerously low. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death," and recommended that the balustrade be better secured. They also expressed their sympathy with I Mr Wright. THE COTTAGI HOSPITAL.—The annual meeting of subscribers to this institution was held on Saturday, under the preeidency of Lord Harlecb. The Bishop of St. Asaph was re-elected visitor. Upon the motion of the chairman, it was agreed to forward letters ex. pressfnfir condolence with the families of the late Rev. C. 0. Kenyon, rector of Morton, and Mr T. Minshall, solicitor, Oswestry, both of whom were active sup- porters of the institution. Mr F. G. Buller Swete reported a substantial balance In hand, and said the recsipts during the past year had been P.508 171 3d. j COUNTY COURT JURY CASE. I On Thursday before Judge Melvill a jury case was heard. Joseph and Geo. Lane su-d the Cambria-i Railway Com- pany for £ 15.—Mr S. Yearaley, of Crewe, appeared for plaintiffs, and Mr W. H. Bott for the defendant Company. The cause of the action was the alleged irregularity on several occaiions of the delivery of cow's offal, consigned from Mr. Roberts, of Ellesmere, to plaintiffs. l'he offal was used for making tripe, and if it was too long on its journey the result was injurious to it. Thd offil was sent at owner's riik, and accordingly at a lower rate In one case. however, it was not delivered for four days, and the jury finally awarded LZ damages and court fees.

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION IN I AGRICULTURE. I A public meeting was held on Wednesday at the Guildhall, under the presidency of the Mayor (Mr A. Wynne Corrie). to consider the appropriation of the funds at the disposal of the County Council for the purposes of technical instruction. There was a large and influential attendance of landowners, tenant farmers of the district, and others. The Mayor es plained at some length the intention of the Legislature in regard to the technical instruction acts, and the allocation of grants to the County Councils, under the local taxation act. The Town Clerk explained the action which had been taken in the matter, and the course it was proposed to adopt. He said he was j anxious that Oswestry, as a very important agricul- tural centre, should not be behindhand in this matter. It had been suggested that the University College at Bangor should make Oswestry a centre of agricultural instruction, and the committee of the college h&d given the proposal a very favorable consideration, as it was found that there was nothing in the statutes of thecollpge to prevent itsoperattonabeingextended from North Wales into the c >unty of Salop. The instruction given would include a travelling dairy school, with special instruction in the making of Chehire cheese, field experiments, classes for sons of farmers and laborers, also practical instruction in agriculture, and classes for schoolmasters. Mr F. R. Armitage, the travelling inspector appointed by the County Council, then delivered an interesting address in support of the movement, after which a resolution was adopted approving of the scheme now being established for technical instruction in agriculture, and proposing that a committee be appointed to confer with the sub- committee appointed by the Salop County Council for working. PICK HILL. I A GOLDEY WEDDING.—On Monday Mr and Mrs John Cartwright, of Pickhill, celebreted their golden wedding. The worthy couple were the recipients of hearty congratulations from their relatives and I fiiends. RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. I HILL STREET CHAPEL.—The Rev. Richard William?, Haverfordwest, entered on his pastoral duties in connection with this church on Sunday. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.—A blue book on Friendly Societies, Industrial and Provident Societies, Trade Unions and Orders of Welsh origin, has just been presented to the Reading Room by the Right Hon. G. O. Morgan, M.P. FATALITY AT HAFOD COLLIESY.—THE INQUIRY.- On Monday the inquiry was opened at the King's Head Inn, before Mr Bevis H. ThelwaU, coroner, and a jury, with Mr James Connard, leather merchant, as foreman, concerning the death of Jonathan Davies, who was killed at Havod Colliery through a fall of a roof. The inqiry was adjourned. HEARTS OF OAK.— On the 4th instant a well- attended meeting of the Hearts of Oak Benefit Society was held for the purpose of forming a branch of the country members' representative association. It was unanimously resolved that a branch should be formed here, and the following were elected officers Chairman, Mr J. T. Elton, Aberderfyn; vice- chairman, Mr John Phillips, butcher, Market-street; treasurer, Mr William Thomas, Mountain-street; secretary, Mr Joseph Charles, Wern Cottage. Mr Charles will be glad to give information respecting this societv. LOCAL OPTION.—At the last weekly meeting of the Ford Gron Debating Society, Mr John Phillips, Johnstown, presiding, the subject under discussion was Local Option." Mr Edward Edwards, Market- street, opened the debate by reading a carefully written paper in favor of local option, being followed by Mr Edward Phillips, Johnstown, who led the opposition. Mr Michael Roberts. Mr W. Hughes, Mr John Daviep, Mr John Edwards, and Mr Thomas ) Phillips afterwards took part in the discussion. The division was deferred. TEMPERANCE.—A temperance meeting, under the auepices of the Ponkey Temperance Society, was held at Zion Chapel, on Monday evening. Mr Daniel Davies presided. The programme was as follows Song, Master Llewelyn Bowyer; recitation, Miss Catherine Edwards dialogue, Matter George Wil- liams and party song, Miss Anne Edwards; dialogue, Mr John Griffiths and party address, M, Win. William* recitation, Mr John Davie", and a tlon, the Male Voice Glee Party. A collection was made to defray the expenses. DANCING AT THE PUBLic HALL.—On Friday even- ing a ball was held at the Public Hall. The room had been tastefully decorated by Mra Tom Jones, Hall-street. The reading room was utilizad as a refreshment room, and was under the charge of Mr W. Howell, Cross Foxes Inn. Dancing commenced at nine o'clock, whet. the ball was opened by Mr P. V, Woodford and Mra Hollins, Mr E. F. Hollins and Mrs Tom Jones. Mr Hayes, Trefnant, who supplied the music, gave the greatest satisfaction, and Mr Tom Jones, who acted as M.C., was untiring in his regard for the comfort of the visitors. Dancing con- tinued until five o'clock. There was a large number present, including Mr and Mrs Hollins, Llanerchrugog Hall, Mr W. C. Hughes, Fennant; Mr P. V. Wood- ford. Miss Edith Jones, Hill-street Mr Mitchell, Coedpoeth Mr B. Williams, Mr and Miss Haver, Mr Alick Davies, Mr and Mrs Jones, Penycae Mr and Mrs Reynolds, and Miss Jones, Ruabon Mr J. Prince, Mr Geo. Mantle, Mr and Mrs Lincoln, Mr and Mrs Aaron Williams, Mr Huxley, Mr E. Gittins, Mr and Mrs Smail and Mrs Warwick, Bronwyifa Misses J. A. Jones and Kate Jonei, Mr Roberts, Foresters' Inn Mr Tom Price, &c. WORTHENBDRY. I HUNTING EXTRAORDINARY.-CRUSA.DE I AGAINST FOXES. An extraordinary state of things is reported from this neighbourhood. There has been for some time a feeling of irritation, caused by certain modern fishing rights being strictly enforced. This developed an intense bitterness, which has at length culminated in a significant iemonstration. From inquiries we have made, we learn that a number of gentlemen agreed to preserve Sam brook, into which were turned a quantity of fish, and a watcher was employed to guard the interests of those concerned. Previously, the fishing had been open, and local anglers suddenly found that where they had been in the habit of resort- I ing, was henceforth closed against them, unless they wished to try unpromising conclusions with the law. The new order of things caused much discontent, which has now grown into active hostility. In the course of the winter six or seven foxes were poisoned. The farmer, who has the adjoining holding, has re- ceived notice to quit, and by way of explanation there are various suggestions forthcoming. One of them is that it is on account of the poisoning, as to which he is held innocent by public opinion, while it is also hinted that his political opinions may have affected his tenancy. This week, however, additional light is afforded, which would seem to indicate who are the offenders, as to whose identity conjecture ia rife. Early on Monday morning a strange spectacle was wit- nessed. On the public road, suspended by the neck and tail to an overhanging tree, was a fox. A board, explaining the circumstances for the benefit of the uninitiated, was attached. On one side was the representation of a fish, and there was also an inscription to the following effect As you have stopped the fishing, we have taken to hunting." During the day, numbers of people visited the spot, including a sporting squire, who gave vent to the indignation he not unnaturally felt at such irregular and high-handed proceedings. Reynard was cut down during the night quite as mysteriously as he was placed in his conspicuous position, although those who removed him were not to be mistaken for the individuals who had "taken to hunting." The occurrence has, we understand, been brought under the notice of the Wynnstay Hunt. To orthodox eportemen, as a set-off to this alarming news, there may be some little consolation in learning that out of this trouble may possibly emerge a poet of more than local reputation. The incident has been a ceneral topic of conversation over a wide area. There are not wanting either expressions of sympathy, if not of approval, with those who have thus revenged them- selves. The bitterness displayed is remarkable, and it is candidly said that the district has not by any means beard the last of those who have taken to banting." VALE OF CLWYD OBSERVATIONS. I The fields of the Vale are alive with the farmers engaged in husbandry. The young lambs skip about gaily in the welcome sun. Denbigh Council has decided to reorganise the Fire Brigade before erecting the new engine-house. Whilst the Council is about it, a hose cart and new uniform should be provided. Judging from the demonstration made against the introduction of the military to Denbigh, our soldiers might be going to lay seige rather than come to dwell peacefully amongst the inhabitants. Half the women in the town have been laughing at the correspondence in a Welsh contemporary, which said farmers wives and daughters would not enter the town to purchase, and the markets would expire if the soldiers came. I wonder if any one would not prefer meeting a party of redcoats to a host of patients from the asylum out for a walk ? Those who have met them know. Visitors will not come to Denbigh, to reside we are informed. Unfortunately, we have been waiting ever since the railway was constructed for this special class, According to Councillor Owen Williams. C.C.. the rivers of the vale abound with otters, and a pack is to be invited to destroy them and provide sport. It is wicked for the Volunteer band to play a selec- tion of sacred music gratis at the Cross on the Volun. teer Church Sunday. It is quite correct for a choir of seventy to practice I at the Assembly Rooms for a JE20 prize each Sunday I evening!

ALYN DISTRICT PLOUGHISf-Î MATCH. The twelfth annual match took place on We^dmnui.-» field called Cae Fallen, in the oc<=up??L??* Llewelyn Taplen. of Argo?d Hall F?rm The situate close to Brynybaal, and is bounded on 0?-? the ruins of Offa's Dyke, which are p?.?)n?y to be ?. '.? is of a clayey loam nature, and at ta? bottem?? holding," so that the horses were tr.mbHn? froa. exhaustion long before they finished their tm 1,1 some cause or other the number of entriM w?! some cause or other the number of entries waa has been the case for years p?t. there bein 0ni? entries m the op?nct?., eight in the d' i et c!aaa, four in that of youths under twenty. The officers for several years past have been the foUo- ing :-President, Mr J. Corbttt; Vice-Pieaid?? Hargreave, Hone; Treasurer, Mr Jones, BrvSn ???. and Hon. Sc., Mr J. E. D:1nes. auctione.r lW* men have been unremitting in their attention to rh ness, and have been assisted by a strong committl "U"" sistmg of the leading gncu1tunsts of the diaCrS- The te?ma were in the SeH punctually to tim* their p?ac?:3 m the following order r; CLASS I. Open to all comers. I-Robert Williams, Argoed Hall. Mold 2-Fdwin Jones, Leeswood Hall, Mold. 3-Edward Belli, Flint Mountain 4—James Rich, Gwernatfield, Mold. 5-John Roberts, The Abbot Fawr, Newmarket 6-J. Morn?, Tra'elIt':I Inn. Gtui '?'?.- 7-Edward Urimths, HM Farm, T?jy\, 8-K?h?d hdw?d?, KhydowM, MynyJdua 11? CLASS ii.-Open to fanners, their aona and "erraBta who have never won a first prize. I-George Jones, Freezelaml, Narquis Mold 2-Edward Williams, Xortoop HiU Farm" 3-Thoinas Roberts, Oak Farm. Buok'ev 4-James Jonei, Shifna Hir Ifàrm, Mold 5-Thoiiias Jones, jun., Brynbowlio, Llanferr*, 6-John Edward Davies, Brynffynon Leeawoodi- 7-John Haliiwel!, Tryddyn, M >ld 8-William Evans, Hill Farm, Llong. CLASS III.—Open to youths under 20 who had aever won a first prize in this class. I-AIyn Jones, Llewelyn Farm, Nerquis 2-Henry Parry, Brynrodyn. Llanferres. M jIJ 3-William Jones. Ddangae. Cilcain Mol.i 4-Thomas Peters, Bod Offa. Bu. ku. These were the sOTHal ploughman who started „ 'h"ir tasks at nine o'clock, but the ground ?0?? ?'='r holding, that it was soon discovered it wuuidh?? ?"? to Sni?h the wOIk in the stipu?ted time so th j r ap"flslbl« resolved to extend it for ha!f-au-ho? b? the I xenslüD proved of little avail, for misfortunes ban^n ^x;ansi<j» than one of the competitori. in the UDD m°re field there were large stones embedded in tLP:irt ofth« cau.ed havoc to ploughs and harne? wlLllcil good deal of de?y. Thomas Jones, of Brvnh >»r {LA7LNS his draw chains snapped t?ice OTer wh?.h ?"' ?"°Z delay of nearly an hour, and pre-.???  ?? him ? ?'?.ng till it was fully a q?rter p?t four. Th? t? °?a?' was such as to show off the quality of th" V.7 S g to adv?ntacp.theangtesof the Hir.o? showim"r And sharp, much to the delight of the cr??t ?h??'?"- Having witnessed these mCitche for m?v ?' w- ?' say that we have never seea better wjrk niir °??m- melrical looking furrows. Early in the day the ju?.s came on the ground to i judicate on the turnouts," for which phAiJS iYen. These gentlemen were Messrs Tarnelr??- „ ???' Mold E. P. EJwaT(I, Mold, and G. TaSor F 4m". The result of the competition was as f.,H.? ? ?'- 1st prize, £ 2, George Jones, Freezeland, Xerouis Leeswood. XI lus, J dlll Ell \Yard DdoVit::I, ^vr.ifyaon, Leeswood. 3rd X], James Jones, Shifna Hir, Mold. 4th, a check-rein, Robert Williams. Argoed Hall Farm 5th, a whip, John Haliwell, Tryddyn, Moid. 6tb, curry-comb and brush, AI)n Jonas, Lieweiv• n Faim, Nerqulj. In another class—Class V., prizes wer ivn "r :he best teams, the judg-s being Messrs Hugh atTie' Brom- borough Hall, and Wm. Thompson, Cefn, Moid These were to be the property of the farmers in theSocie-TT district, and the prizes were awarded as follow 1st prize, .£1, John Edward DavicS, Brynffynon, Leeswood. 2nd, 15s. James Jones, Shifna. Hir, Mold. 3rd, 55, W. Ilurgreavis, Hill Farm, Lleng. HEDGING AND PITCHING. There were eight competitors entered fur this cerT int resting competition, and we have the autWitv of the judges for saying that the quality of the work d nt waa very goo(t. The hedge was situate on the nnd i-adinz up to Argoed Hall from the town. The judse- • >r -hi. department were Messrs Langford, C lcain, R>»t. R jberci Cefn Ergain, anù W. Griffiths, Piatill, Xerquif, and ;he? maJe their awards as follows CLASS Vt.-Open competition. I-Enn Davies, New-street, Mold, 1:1. 2—Lewis Roberts, Nant Mawr, Denbigh, 15s. 3-Juhn Jones, Caeddu, Leeswood, 10*. CLASS VIT.-Open to men under 25 years old. I-Thomu Williams. Piymog, Lla-.iferreF, Xi. 2-George Hughes, Fron. Arddynwent, Mold. The judges of the ploughing were Mes?M Edward Williams, Northop Robert, Green Fa.rm. Flint O?d Roberts, Pias Siars, Denbigh, and ?. Bat"w=. G- saney, and they e?me on to the land about three u'dodt in ?thehfternoun. They were nearly two hours i;i judging, so that it w is dark ere they gave their award, which iras awaited for with great impatience by the large crowd who had assembled. The awards were read out by the secre- tary from a car on the field, and were f tiad to be f i follows :— CLASS I. I-J. Morris, Glol Farm, £ 6 unker of plough—Davies, Carnarvon. 2-J. Roberts, Tre Abbott, X4 maker of plough- Wynne Edwards, Denbigh. 3—J. Rich, Gwernaffield, .£2; maker of plougli-Wymm Edwards-, Denbigh. CLASS II. I-Thomas Jones, Bryn Buwlio, XI; maker of plough- Wynne Elwards, Denbigh. EZ-J. E. DaTic, ,L.'l nirtlrftr nf nlnngh — Edwards. Llanypwil. a-G. Jones, Freezeland, £ 2; miker of ,)"t)u-L, Edwardii, I.lanvnwII 4-E. William-, Northop Hall, I:L maker of Dioogh— Wynne Edwards, Denbigh. 5-James Jones, Shifna Hir, 10s maker of plough- Ed wauls, Llanypwil. 6-John Halliwell, Tyddyn, 5s maker of plough- Edwards, Llanypwil. CLASS III. I-Wm. 'Jones, Ddangae, X3 maker of plough Wynne Edwards. 2-Henry Par: y, Brynrodyn, 42; maker of plough- Edwards, Lianferres. 3-Alyn Jones Llewelyn Farm, £1 maker of plough- Edwards, Llanypwil. 4-Thomas Peters, Bcdoffi, I tws maker of plough — Howard, Bedford. The reu:t was received with loud cheers by the crowd, which was certainly the most orderly we have seen for many yea s in the ploughing lield. The refresh- ment tent was supplied by Mr Tho nas B-Ili-4, of the itar Hotel. and we n-ed not say conductad to the entire satisfac- tion of ;ill the committee. Mr Taplen also entertained several of the Committee and friends at his house during the diiy. the utmost hospitality being shown on all hand*. With respect to the ploug'imakars. the honors of the day were carried cff hy Davies, of Cirnarvon, who hid only on* plough in the fie d, Wynne Edwards, of Dn'"li..d]. being the most successful, end our old friend oj Llanypwil coming in a good third. An objection was laid to Thomas JInes taking the first prize in the second class on thrg ground that he aid not finish in time. The Committee will decide upon the objection at its first meeting.

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