Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

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SATURDAY MORNING'S EDITION OF WREXHAM ADVERTISE ft Will contain reports of WELSH DISESTABLISHMENT DEBATE, I ODDFELLOWS DINNER AT WREXHAM, PRESBYTERIAN SOIREE, BILL I STREET, j AKD OTBU LATI MIW8. j

Births. Marriages, and Deaths. ,r .No Notice of Birth, Marriage, or Death can be inserted unless authenticated by the name and address of the sender. 3 he charge for insertion is One Shilling, tut if the annoucement is accompanied with any additional remarks Two SHILLINGS. BIRTHS. DATtiEs- February 17th, at Bodbowel, Wrexham, the wife of Mr Howel Davies, of a daughter. DAYIES-February 13 b, at Gwep, r, Llanasa, the wife of Mr John Davie?, (Talacre Stone campany), of a son. DOW.NES -January 22nd, at 15, Charles-street, the wife of W. Di'Wnes, of a daughter. EVANS—February 6, the wife of John Evans, Brynhyfryd House, Broughton, of a son. Ens-Fehruary 16th, the wife of Mr Evan Evan slater, Hall-street, Llangollen, of a son. | JONES—February 12th, at Halfway, Penjball, Holywell, the wife of Mr John Jones, of a son. OWE<S—February 8th, at Stryt Goch, Mostyn, the wife of Mr EDWARD Owens, of a son. Tno)l.tS -February L'JUI, the wife of Mr H. Thomas, The Shop Cjffylliog, near Ruthin, of a son. MARRIAGES. BENHETT—JONES February 16, at the Congrcgational. Church, Ruabon, by the Rev. G. M. Edmund, and Mr J. Denbigh Jones, registrar, Mr WMiam Bennett, The Square, Ithos, to Miss Magarate J«.nesi, Fea-nant Road, Ponkey, Ruabon. OANDERTON— BLACK—February 10. at St. Mary's Church. Welshpool, bv the Rev. Gn'mildi Divig, vicar, assisted by the Rev. Ll. Jones, John Alfred, younger son of the late Henry Ganderton, of Higher BebiDgton, Cheshire, to Amelia Jane, yruneer daughter of the late Pierce William Black, of Meifod, Montgomeryshire. HUGHES- EDWARns-February 17. at the Calvinistic Methodists Chapel, iv'o'd, by the Rev. John Owen, assisted by the Rev. David Jones, Mr Daniel Hughes, Chemist, New-st- eet, to;Annie, only daughter of MrE. P. Kdwards, C.C. High Street Mold. LLOYD-RBW LAND-, -Februiry 9th, at St. Mary's Church, Chester, by the Rev. H. Grantham. M.A., W. H. Lloyd, of Top y fron, Flint, to Mis* Rowlands, Melrose Villa, Go'ftyn, Connah's Qu'y. ROBERTS-DAYI ES -Febru,.ry Kth, at the Par'sh Church, Flint, by tie Rev. Ll. Nicholas, rector, assisted by the Rev. W. P. James, Mr John L'oyd Roberts, to Jemima Ann D ivieq, both of F int. ROBERTS—DODD—F'-brua-y J7, at the English Chapel Hill Street, Rhos, by the Rev. R. Jone*, and Mr J. Denbigh Junes, registrar, Mr Samuel ftobert-, Erw Oerrig, Rhos, to Miss Sarah Ann Dodd, Hall Street Rhos. DEATHS. BENNION—February Ilth, aged 59 years, at New Brighton, Bagillt, Thomas Bennion. DAYIES—February 8, at Penfforddedw Farm, near Holy- well. fcllen, relict of Mr Edward Davies, Pwllcocb, Amlwch, ased 85 years. DICKINsos-February 18th, aged 7(5 vc-ar-1, at Greenfield, Ann, relict of Ge< rge Dickinson. for many years manager of the British Gas Light Company's Works, Greenfiel(I EVANS—February 15, at The GroTe, Colwyn Bay. in her 44th year..1-:arah Ann, wife of the Rev. Owen Evans. GRIPFITIIS-February Hth. aged 27 years, at Clay Lane, Mold, Mr Thomas Griffiths. HUGHES—February Hth aged 61 years, at Pontybodkin, Mold, Mr P ice Hugbeq, JENKINS—February 13, at Bodawen, Penmaenmawr, Ratio, wife of the Rev. J. Jenkins. OWEN—February 8. at Fachllwyd, Ruthin, Elizabeth, widow of the Kev. Edward John Owen, vicar of Llan- fair D C., and the last surviving child of the late Mr John Wilson, The Grove, Market Drayton. PHILLIPS—Februa y 15, aged 50, Frances Elizabeth, widow of Thomas Phillips, of West Holm. Oswestry. THOMAS -February 12th. aged SO years, at Bank Top, Llan- gollen, Miss Jane Thomas. WATSON—February 17tb, aged 59 years, at 3, Abbey-terrace, Denbigh, Mr William Watson. IN MEMORIAM. JosEs-In affectionate remembrance of John Jones, the beloved husband of Mary Jones, late of Brithdir Farm, B is Ichgwyn, who passed away February 21st, 1884. How sadly we miss thee, how vacant without thee, How joyless the scenes thou adornest so well Could tears and sighing to us res'ore thee, Amongst us bow soon we would have thee to dwell. WHITEHocsE-In loving memory of Wm. Whitehouse. of Marford Hill, Gresford. who died February 23rd, 1883. We saw him fade and waste away, We saw him gasp for breath We saw upon his sunken brow, The fatal sign of death.

THE command of the Cheshire Yeomanry, which he has held for twenty-one years, has been relin- quished by the Duke of Westminster. The 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, con- sisting of 600 non-commissioned officers and men, has left Peshawar to take part in the Black Mountain expedition. IT is proposed to erect a suspension bridge over the Dee, canal, and railway at Berwyn. Sir Theo- doie Martin and the leading landowners have offered handsome subscriptions. A visit has just been paid by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to Rhosesmor Church, which has undergone an extensive renovation. The work, which is being carried out by a com- mittee, with Mr J. Scott Bankes as chairman, greatly pleased the distinguished visitors. WE are pleased to learn, from the statement of Sir R. E. Egerton, at a Primrose League gather- ing at Wrexham, that the Hon. G. T. Kenyon, M.P., is making satisfactory progress, and that his health will be shortly thoroughly established. Mr Kenyon hopes to resume his Parliamentary duties at Easter. THE first annual meeting of Wrexham Reform I Club Buildings Company was held on Monday night. Mr J. Prichard, who presided, said that two of the club rooms were superior to any in the borough. He had no doubt the property wou'd prove advantageous to the proprietors, and beneficial to Liberalism. Music engenders discord. An illustration is afforded at Llanrwst, where two choirs have not unexpectedly failed to win a prize in a choral com- petition. The defeated ones protested against the adjudication, and a scene of considerable excitement ensued, which gradually subsided by the dispersing of those interested, and their supporters. AT Hope and Hawarden Highway Board on Monday, Mr Barcroft gave notice that he would call attention at the next meeting to the question of Sarn-Iane bridge, to repair which he thought an outlay of J65 would be ample. Attention was also called by Messrs H. G. Roberts, Swetenham, and Barcroft to the unsatisfactory condition of the roads. THE Duchess of Westminster on Monday dis- tributed the certificates ot merit awarded by the St. Asaph Diocesan Board of Education to the scholars of Rhosesmor National Schools. Her Grace and Mrs Scott Bankes also inspected the sewing of the different standards, for the neatness of which they commended the sewing mistress. AT an adjourned ratepayers' meeting at Denbigh on Wednesday, it was decided that no notice should be taken by Liberals or Conservatives as to Coun- cillor H. Gee's resignation, and that his re-election should not be opposed. It was felt, after the over- w helmning expressions in favor of the proposed military centre, it was useless to put the town to the expense of an election. THE receipts of the Cambrian Railways Com- pany for the half-year show an increase of £ 3,018, there also being an increase in the expenditure of £ 2,832. Unless the order of the Board of Trade as to the running of mixed trains be modified, the directors will have to reduce the passenger accom- modation on certain portions of the line, to an extent which they fear will lead to serious public inconvenience. A most interesting account of the progress made in the furtherance of intermediate and technical education was given on Wednesday by the Chair- man of the Flintshire County Council. The attendances at the various classes are constantly in- creasing. Mr Lewis claims that Flintshire has been the first county in Great Britain which had organised under the new Act a system of technical education. THE interest in technical education, as applied to agriculture, is becoming general. The results of farming experiments have just been reported at Welshpool, Cheshire landlords have the subject under consideration, and the Mold Committee is about to try the same plan at Plas Major, which has proved so instructive in Montgomery- shire. An extraordinary burial difficulty is reported from Brymbo. Elsewhere we give the statement of the Vicar and the Rev P. Jones-Roberts, the Wesleyan minister. To avoid a disturbance, the right of the Vicar to conduct the service was not challenged, but the Rev P. Jones-Roberts assures us the case is not yet done with." There have been strong comments made respecting the event, which has excited much feeling in the district. A satisfactory increase is reported in the I traffic receipts of the Wrexham Mold and Connah's Quay Railway Company, attributable to the opening of the Hawarden line and the increased tonnage of mineral traffic. The directors, who recommend a dividend of four per cent. on the preference stock, express pleasure at the steps taken to raise the capital for the construction of the Wrexham and Ellesmere railway, which they hope will shortly be commmenced. Mr Herbert Gladstone, M.P., has been elected a member of the Board. IT has been reser7ed for a clergyman to discover that we are the victims of a technical education craze." The members of the Shropshire County Council were gravely informed on Saturday by the Rev C. H. Bowman, that the English people are very susceptible to a fad or craze," and the craze at present was General Booth's scheme and technical education. The Council, however, failed to endorse Mr Bowman's proposal relating to cookery instruction, which he argued would confer ns benefit on the laboring classes. ON Wednesday, Flintshire County Council de- cided to recommend in reference to the suggested military centre, tha t a barracks should be erected, in preference to Denbigh, at St. Aeaph or Rhuddlan. Mercy. 1 1J Ir is gratifying to hear that the Wrexham Branch of the R S.P.C.A. is doing well. The annual meeting tIL7, I -I .4 +1, t ö\ was neiu UU M EUUCEUAJ) _1..8U VUC -IIJULU much activity. Mrs Hogan, the hon. secretary, Mr J. H. Swainson, the hon. treasurer, and Inspector Robins, the local officer, each deserve the cordial thanks of all who love dumb animals for their zeal on behalf of the Society. We note that it is intended to commence Bands of Mercy in connection with the schools. This is a good idea, and Sunday schools as well as Day schools could with advantage take the matter up. There is no doubt much thoughtless cruelty ia inflicted by children, and the proposed movement will help to eradicate the evil habit. The Mayor of Wrexham presided at the meeting, and spoke warmly in support of its objects. The attendance was not large. It is to be hoped that the appeal for funds which is urgently made will fall upon the hearing ear.

The New Road. — MR John Strachan, the district sur- veyor, has presented to the Wrexham Highway Board a report upon the read which it is hoped will be made from Cae Glas, near Bronwvlfa, to the Eglwysig. The report fs distinctly favorable, and the estimated cost is some ESOO. This sum he suggests should be apportioned thus :— £ 200 to the Wrexhair. Board, £ 200 to the Llangollen Board, and JE400 to the County Council. Mr Archibald Peel, to whom the public are iudebted for bringing the question forward, has given notice of his intention to invite the co-opera- tion of the Llangollen Highway Board in asking the County Council to aid by a grant. We do not suppose that any members will be found to oppose this motion. The road in question will not only pass through scenery of unrivalled beauty, but will provide an important means of communicaticn which traders, farmers, and others will much appreciate. We hope Mr Peel will have all the support so laudable a scheme deserves. .———— A—

Agitated Denbigh. THE military fever at Denbigh shows no signs of abating. It has, on the contrary, entered upon an acute stage. lne council nas re-openea the question, I which led this week to a somewhat stormy discus- I sion. The Mayor threatened to leave the chair, and a councillor, with a view to testing the feeling of the electorate, which it is argued was not evinced at the public meeting held previously, has resigned his seat. The excitement which the suggested advent of the military has occasioned, has perhaps not been altogether unwelcome in the dull season of the vear. It has afforded matter for debate at Denbigh, and has filled a void. It would be in- teresting to learn how Denbigh is so thoroughly acquainted with the intentions of the War Office. What is the authority for the statement that addi- tional barrack accommodation is to be provided in North Wales ? The origin of the rumour, for that at the most it can be said to amount to, is shrouded in mystery. We are afraid that a good deal of warmth has been unnecessarily expended in our county town, as we are rather sceptical that the project is to be taken seriously. The much-talked of barracks is nothing more than a well-meant suggestion thrown out, we expect, in the hope of showing Welshmen what they miss by keeping aloof from her Majesty's forces. When the authori- ties are formally approached, by having the claims of Denbigh, St. Asaph, and Rhuddlan, exclusive of Ruthin and Carnarvon, submitted for considera- tion, we shall be much surprised if the answer re- turned does not read pretty much to the same effect AS that which has been forwarded to Merionethshire. « ————

I Angling. THE extraordinary scene witnessed at the Sarn, as reported in our last issue, has attracted considerable notice. According to the explanation offered, the local anglers, who have been deprived of their fishing, had taken to fox hunting in a manner which has not given satisfaction to sportsmen. By way cf obviating further complications in the future, how would it do to secure the co-operation of lovers of the gentle art ? Perhaps a reference to the operations of the Northern Anglers' Associ- ation may show how this may be done. The association mainly consists of affiliated societies, with a membership of 5.000, and has been largely instrumental in opening, preserving, and stocking waters for the benefit of anglers. There are now some 50,000 trout to be turned into the waters of the different clubs, while a few millions of young fish have been placed in Yoikshire streams. What would perhaps appeal more directly to the sym- pathies of those connected with local fishery rights, is the importance this association attaches to the desirableness of a re-arrangement of close time and further protection. It shows that if the co-opera- tion of the anglers is secured they would be among the most zealous in seeing that the common interest is not prejudiced. Instead oi securing the doubtful services of a solitary watcher, a vol- untary, but probably more effective, oversight would be maintained. The experiment, at all events, might be tried, and it would at least do away with unfortunate incidents such have just I occurred at the Sarn. ————— I

Eight Fours. TnE secrecy observed as to the con- ferences which took place in London, between representatives of the coal- I owners and men on the subject of an eight hours working day, has-been removed. On Monday a summary of the statements made on either side aD. peared in The. Times, and that being so, one of the colliery owners, Mr Stanley Clark, deals with the matter very fully in an exhaustive article which we publish to-day. By the miners of North Wales the contribution will be scanned with close atten- tion. Mr Ciark commences by giving the state- ment made by Mr Pickard, M.P., with the reasons he adduced for the desired change. Then follows the lengthy reply of the coal-owners, and it must be admitted that they evinced no disposition to shirk a full inquiry. Additional evidence is furnished by Mr Clark for the purpolto of showing that erroneous impres- sions have been formed as to the unhealthiness of a miner's life. His statistics, given as the result of his own experience, as to the length of hours at present worked, will no doubt receive attention, bearing as they do upon the claims advanced for recreation or improvement. According to the writer, the effect of the proposed restriction in the hours of labor would speedily result in a national disaster. On the other hand, a solution of the difficulty may, Mr Clark considers, be arrived at without an Eight Hours Bill. This may be done without injury to the country, by mutual under- standing between mine owners and miners." With the spirit of the article none will find fault. It is a frank exposition of the view taken by an em- ployer, and as such deserves to be cordially com- mended to the careful consideration of the miner. As to what remains to be said on the side of the men, it would premature to conjecture. They, we should think, would not have entered into the con- troversy without mature reflection, and judgment must be suspended until the evidence for and against the proposition has been put forward. The indication of a leaning to debate this all-important question dispassionately is a happy augury that a settlement may be come to, which may once and for all dispose of what at one time threatened to terminate in a struggle, whose results might well be dreaded. -+--

Welsh Disestablish- ment. OUR readers will be glad to learn that at last the North Wales Liberal Federation has pronounced in favor of an aggressive disestablishment campaign. It is to England that we must look for help. Wales is converted, but our neighbour is not, and the Federation recognise this, so the appeal is to be made to England as well as to Wales. We have no doubt that if our case is carefully and impartially put, those who heard it with unprejudiced mind, cannct refrain from giving their verdict in favor of our claim to religious equality. While preparations are being made for this important work, Parliament in a few hours will be asked to pronounce upon a resolution in favor of disestablishment, which Mr Prichard Morgan moves. The last resolution of a similar kind was that of Mr Dillwyn, introducerl on May 14th, 1889, and rejected by 284 votes to 231. A small majority, which re- joiced the hearts of Welshmen. The question which all are asking is Will Mr Gladstone take part in the debate and division ? It is under- stood that he feels fettered by his speech in 1870 on the late Mr Watkin Williams' motion, in which he declared the Church in Wales and England to be one and inseparable. But since then Wales has been treated as a political entity. There is as little reason why he should not take part in the debate and vote on our side, than there was why his Religious Disabilities Bill should have been strangled by his Vatican decrees. If he does there is no doubt upon which side he will speak, and if I he does not he will cause a keen and bitter dis- appointment in Wales. I

Ireland. THE political situation in Ireland is very much as it was, and Mr Parnell retains his position. He it to undertake a campaign in Ireland, and his speeches will be of particular interest, because he will deal with the assurances offered to Mr McCarthy, and explain hie objection to them. The latter gentleman held a meeting of his fol- lowers this week, when he stated that he had now become the controller of the majority of shares in L nited Ireland, and the management of that paper is to undergo another change. Arrangements have been made to place the Paris fund for evicted tenants at the disposal of the Council of the Irish Tenants' Defence Association, because it has not been shown that the sum already released has been applied for the purpose for which it bad been obtained." This is certainly a significant phrase, and already Mr Gill, M.P., has replied to it- The speaker means no charge against Mr O'Brien, and declares that he does not intend to be drawn into a discussion about it. Il does not, of course, affect the Welsh nation one iota, and whether the money has been rightly or wrongly applied is no concern of ours we merely mention it as an incident in the struggle. Mr M'Carthy and his party are preparing to argue the whole case of Home Rule, and the assurances given, before the Bar of the Irish Nation. It therefore follows that there will be very much speaking in the Sister Isle, and very sincerely do we trust that the good sense of Irishmen will prevail that both sides will have a fair hearing, and that an inambiguous de- cision will be given. On Monday, Mr John Morley moved his vote of censure upon the Government's doing at Tipperary. It will be remembered that Mr Morley went down to the trial of Messrs O'Brien, Dillon and others. While there he saw a quiet kuot of people beaten by the police, and inside the court house he saw an ex-police officer, who at one time had headed a charge against a meeting held by some of the defendants, sitting in judgment upon those very men he had violently laill hands upon. There is no parallel for such an infamous prostitution of justice in modern times, aad we have to go back to the early days to find a suggestion of similar action. Mr Morley gave the House of Commons the benefit of his personal experience, and Mr Gladstone as well as Sir William Harcourt touk part. The Government, as the latter gentle- man said, skulked behind the gaberdine of Mr T. W. Russell, who moved an atneudment approving of the Government's conduct. The division re- sulted in 245 voting with Mr Morley, and 320 with Mr Russell, so the motion was ioat by 75. This is a large majority, but it is the smallest the Government have yet had on a vote of this kind. So affairs stand waiting for the general eiiction. May it come soon.

LOCAL NEWS. The Right Hon. G. Osborne Morgan, Q.C., M.P., has been re-appointed, for the fourth year, one of the chairmen of the grand committees on Trade and Law Bills. It is pleasant to find that the right hon. gentleman's conspictious fairness and ex- tensive knowledge is as warmly recognised at St. Stephen's as it is by his constituents in East Den- bighshire. The report that Mr Stanley Leighton, M.P. for the Oswestry division of Shropshire, is retiring through ill-health, is stated to be unfounded. It was also stated that Mr Wynne Corrie, the mayor of Oswestry, had been asked to contest the seat, but his Worship writes to say that he had never been asked, and that it is not his intention to seek Parliamentary honors. PIGEON SHOOTING.—Mr J. J. Scott's annual pigeon shooting takes place on Friday at twelve o'clock. TRIP TO LIVERPOOL.—A half-diy trip was run to Liverpool on Monday by the Great Western Railway Company, and a very large number of passengers were conveyed to the banks of the Mersey. VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT.—Last week a number of artistes engaged at the Pantomime at the Cheater Theatre, gave variety entertainments in St. James' Hall. They were well attended, but the quality was indifferent. EDISBDRY AND Co., LIMITED.—The third ordin- ary general meeting of this Company is to be held at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, at three o'clock, on Thursday. The Company is paying 10 per cent., and in addition to this a substantial sum is to be added to the reserve fund. LECTURE. On Tuesday evening the Rev. Jonathan Howell, vicar of Penmaenmawr, delivered a hntern lecture upon the Canadian Pacific Rail- way in the National Schools. There was a large attendance, and the lecture was interesting. The proceeds were in aid of the Nurse Fund. ST. JAMES'S HALL.—Mr H. F. Housden's com- pany now occupying the boards at this play with "A Mad Passion," "Daylight," and Erin-go- bragh," is worthy a visit. The combination is good, and A Mad Passion is a strongly sensational play. ARCH MASONRY.— The annual installation meet- ing of the Cestrian Chapter of Royal Arch Free- masonry was held last week in Chester, when Mr J. F. Elisbury, Mr J. Oswell Burv, Rev. P. W. Sparling, and other local gentlemen were present, and Mr Barton was appointed Prin. Soj. After the ceremony the customary dinner was held. A TASTEFUL ENTERTAINMENT,—Last week Mr R. A. Roberts, assisted by Miss Evelyn Hope- Tmor, provided an entertainment in St. James' Hall of a pleasing kind. Mr Roberts gives a humorous and refined evening's amusement, and Miss Hope-Trevor plays the piano and recites well. The audiences were small. We hope if Mr Roberts comes to Wrexham again he will n.eet with the support his high merits deserve. ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday the crossing at the bottom of High-street was the cause of an accident to Mr Thomas Williams, of Pentrefelin. He was driving over the crossing, and his horse slipping upon it, fell, with the result that the shafts were broken, and Mr Williams was thrown out. He sustained a severe cut on the hand. Mr F. A. Lees, of the Feathers flotel, came to his assistance, and prevented further damage. DR. BILL.-It will be seen from our advertising columns that Mr Gifford Stacey, who so success- fully visited Wrexham with the "Arabian Nights" two years ago, will produce at the Public Hall next Wednesday and Thursday the farcical comedy of Dr. Bill," which has been played to crowded houses at the Avenue Theatre, London. It is said to be one of the drollest and cleverest farcical comedies seen on the stage in recent years, is with- out vulgarity or allusions which can offend the most sensitive, and Mr Stacey looks with con- fidence for the support of all who wiah to encourage good companies to visit the town. THE PENYBRYN GDILD.—On Monday evening Mr D. L. Evans read a very interesting paper to the members of the Mutual Improvement Class. The subject was Heroes of the Mission Field," John Williams, the martyr of Erromanga, being the particular subject. Mr Evans can always com- mand a large attendance on the occasion of his reading a paper, and Monday's meeting was one of the most successful of the session. At the close Mr B. Jones, in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr Evans, said he hoped that these papers on Heroes of the Mission Field" will be continued during future sessions. A handsome sum was collected for the benefit of the London Missionary Society. The chair was occupied by Mr Stevens. INCORPORATED LAW SOCIETY.— On Wednesday the members of the Chester and North Wales In- corporated Law Society, the Mayor and Corporation of Chester, and others, were entertained to dinner at the Grosvenor Hotel, Chester, by the President, Mr Samuel Smith, Town Clerk of Cheater. Mr Smith occupied the chair, and was supported by the Mayor of Chester, Sir Horatio Lloyd, Recorder, Judge Thomas Hughes, &c. There were nearly 200 guests. Among the local solicitors, who accepted invitations, were Messrs Arthur Acton, Thomas Bury, Ashton Bradley, R. W. Glascodine, J. Hopley Pierce, H. A. Poyser, Allington Hughes, Ll. Hugh-Jones, Percy James, and A. C. Preston. CHESS.—Cn Friday evening, a friendly match was played at Oswestry, between the Oswestry and Wrexham Chess Clubs. The result of the match was a win for Wrexham, as will be seen from the appended list of players OSWESTRY. WREXHAM. J. W. Thomas I G. WHITEHOUSE W. C. Morris. I Locke Holt I Abbot I L. Rowland £ Beard 0 L. B. Rowland 1 MINSHALL 1 J. W- EDWARDS 0 Brayne. 0 J. E. Price I Byrne 0 W. Martin I MITCHELL C. H. Whitehouse 3 5 MUSICAL.—Our readers will be glad to learn that the Wrexham Choral Society will resume its prac- tices next September, under the baton of Mr Morton Bailey, F.C.O., and member of the National Society of Professional Musicians, organist and choir master of St. Mark's Church, who succeeds the late Mr J. T. Prichard. Mr Bailey is an ac- complished musician, and we have hope of seeing one society flourishing in the town, which will be a credit to as. There seems to be every prospect of this consummation being attained. We are also glad to hear that after Easter, Mr Bailey will com- mence a series of organ recitals on Sunday nights. During the time he was in Wigan he gave 97 recitals, and played seven pieces at each, never playing the same piece twice. This arguea a large rcp<?rtoire> and the public will be glad to hear him. THE LATE REV W. EVANS, TONYREVAIL.—This well-known preacher,whose death has been recorded by many papers, was buried last week. Amongst the letters of condolence received by the venerable geatleman's son was the following:- Vicarage, Wrexham, North Wales, Sth Feb., 1891. DEARS i R, -Though personally a stranger to you, I can- not refrain from express ng my profound veneration for your esteemed and estimable father. I have a "¡,,id recollection of him in his prime, from 1846 to 1852, wnen I left home, and, thoughtless as I then was, I never listened to him without being greatly impressed. His terse and epigrammatic style-his realistic way in presenting truth, his playful humor and mastery of dialogue, his com- mand of homely and colloquial Welsb, and thorough knowledge of Welsh ways of thought and feeling, and, above all, the intense spirituality pervading the whole, made it an impossibility to listen to him without being deeply impressed. I have a vivid recollection of a sermon of his preached in 1818 or 1819 on "Deftdfei Dduw sydd yn eu galon, a'i tatnreu ni lithra." His strong individuality, quickness of perception, and force of character would have mace him a power anywhere and at any time, but flourish- ing where and when be did, be naturally became a Saul among his bretire". What has be not known and ex- perienced by this time ? He was a good man, full of the Holy Ghost, and of faith —Faithfully yours. D. HOWELL. Referring to this letter The Christian World in Notes by the way" says What a pity Arch- deacon Howell, true Welshman as he is, is not a Nonconformist This broad-minded Welsh eccle- siastic, and Dean Vaughan, present a marked contrast to most other Welsh Church dignitaries in their relations with Dissenters. The Arch- deacon has just given a new proof of hie kindly charity by writing' the above letter. ST. DAVID'S DAY.—The usual St. David's Day dinner will be held at the Wynnstay Arma Hotel on March 2nd. The Mayor will preside. THi REV. W. OLIVER, M.A. We regret to hear that the Rev. W. Oliver, M.A., has been ill during the present week. We are glad to hear that he is now recovering. PKIZK DISTRIBUTIONS.—On Thursday evening the prizes for regular attendance were distributed tu the scholars attending St. John's Sunday School, I Hightown. The distribution to the scholars of St. Giles' School took place last (Friday) night. PENYBRYN CONGREGATIONAL CHCRCH. The annual tea meeting and entertainment will take place on Monday. Tea will be provided at five o'clock. At 7.30 an entertaiument will be given, and an exceptionally good programme has been provided. MARCH ASSIZES.—For the convenience of magis- trates and all persons having business at the Ruthin Assizes ou the 4th prox., tiie London and Northwestern Railway Company will run a train from Corwen, which will connect with the 8 a.m. Great Western Railway tr..iu from Wrexham. REWARDING THE INFANTS.—Ou FriJay evening the scholars attending the lufaut School, Madeira Hill, with the members of Standard I. at the boys and girls' schools were entertained to te3. After- i-i waiua they gave a li-ghly successiul concert, WHICH was witnessed by a large audience. Prizes, rangiog troin j oi to lQsj were given for regular attendance. SwiNE FETEK.—Mr John Jones, Whitegate Farm, asks us to say that the animals which were infected with swiue fever, aud which were all destroyed ou Saturday by the Authorities, were store pigs. They were kept quite apart from the fat pigs, none of which were affected by the disease. CHESTER STREET BAPTIST CHAPEL —On Sunday, the services were held under the auspices of the B ip- tist Missionary Society, and were conducttd in the morning by the Rev Philip A. Hudgell, aud in the evening by Mr David G. Roberts. The collections amounted to JM 17s. The collection at the auuual public meeting held on the 2Stli ult., amounted to £ 1 13s. THE FAIR.—At the fair on Monday there was a good all-round supply of stock, aud trade was about the same as last week. Beef made from 6ltd to 7d per lb., mutton 81 to 9d, and veal 7-id to Sld. Pigs sold at from Si to 83 6j per score lbs. Dairy cows realised from £J.7 10s to £ 22 15s each, barrens from C-13 to £14 15s each, and stirks from 1:9 to £ 12 103 each. Calves, four days' old, for rearing, made up to 45s each. MINERS' SAFETY LAMP.—On Monday evening Mr William Mills, of Pendleton, lectured on The safe lighting of triines to the members of the Chester-street Baptist Chapel Improvement Society. Mr W. W. Miilington, Ffrwd Colliery, presided, and there was a large aud representative attend- ance. The lecture, which was moat interesting, was illustrated by several different kind of lamps. -On the motion of Mr N. R. Griffith, seconded by Mr Isaac Jones, Wynnstay Colliery, a vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Mills, and on the motion of Mr Simon Jones, seconded by Mr W. Eilis, \Vrexham and Acton Colliery, a similar com- pliment was accorded to the chairman. ST. VALENTINE'S DAY.—Saturday was the festi- val of that time-honored celebrity-Saint Valentine. It may be taken as a proof of the materialistic tendency of the age, and as a sign of decay of the reverence which the poet sings for, that the ordinary method of celebrating the 14th February i is dying away. The Post Oiiice people say the mails oa Saturday were very little larger than the ordinary oues. It is reported that the "Ugly Valentine" is going out of favor, for very few passed through the Wrexham Post Office. No one will be sorry. How respectable shopkeepers will disfigure their windows and horrify the better part of the public by exposing these wretched attempts at fun-it is hard to say. Such things should only be sold by fourth-rate shops, all of which of course are in the back and aide streets. MR. O. J. ROWLANDS.—This gel.teman, who has just concluded a five weeks' engagement with Mr ArthurRousbey's Grand Opera Company, at the Leinster Hall, Dublin, as principal baritone, where he met with great success, announces a grand concert at the St. James's Hall, Wrexham, on Tuesday evening, March 3rd. Mr Rowlands has secured the services of Miss Belle Robinson, of Liverpool Miss Kate Meredith and Mr D. Williams, of Cantor's Concert Company Mr J. T. Jones, principal tenor of Christ Church, Princes' Park, Liverpool the Cambrian Prize Quartett. and members of the Liverpool Cymric Vocal Union (male voices). Miss Barton And Miss Edisbury, and Mr Parfitt will act as accom- panists. An excellent musical treat may be antici- pated. WREXHAM INFIRMARY.—The following is a list of c, Hospital Sunday Collections received up to date Welsh Chapel, Regent-street, Wrexham 2 6 6 S;. John's Church, Hightown, Wrexham 2 2 i) Parish Church, Wrexham 11 7 1 Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Egerton-street, Wrex- ham 2 2 0 St. James' Caurch, lihosddu, Wrexham 3 0 10 R-ios Church 4 1 2 St. Mark's Church. Wrexham. o 0 0 Church of Christ, King-street. Wrexham 3 5 6 Congregational Church, Chester-street, Wrexham 7 1M 3 Rhosrobin Mission House 0 6 0 Baptist Chapel, Chester-street, Wrexham o d 0 St. Divid's (Welsh) Church, Wrexham 0 15 10 Hope Church 2 2 b Wesleyan Church, WREXHAAI O 15 9 Minera Church 2 1U 0 Queen-street Chapel, Wrexbani o o i Independent Chapel, Rhos It Phspower Chapel. 4 0 U Brymbo Church 5 10 2 ANNUAL MEETING.—The aunual tneeting ot the church and congregation of the Congregational Church, Chester-street, was held oa Wednesday evening. Tea was provided, and a large number of guests sat down. The tea makers included Mrs Young, Mrs Fraser, Mrs Griffiths, Mrs Mummery, Mrs John Lloyd, Mra Darby, Mrs W. Thomas, King-street, Mrs Crompton, Mrs W. H. Gummow, Miss Stobo, Mrs Ernest Allmand, Mrs Greig, Miss Jones, Erddig Terrace, Miss Lloyd, Q-ieen-street, and others. Afterwards the meeting was held. The Rev. M. O. Evans, pastor of the church pre. sided, and in his opening speech, expressed his gratitude for the kindness extended to him during the six months he had been connected with the ehurch. He considered the willingness to help shown by the members of the church and congre- gation distinctly hopeful and encouraging. Alias Brown having tastefully played a piano solo, the Rev. F. B. Brown (who our readers will be glad to hear is in excellent health), gave an address upon the spiritual work of the church. Mr John Lloyd I gave a report of Sunday School the Rev. S. R. Jones, of Gwersyllt, referred to the work in tHe branch churches; Mr George Young spoke on matters of general interest to the church, and Mr F. H. Hawkins dealt with the Foreign Missions. During the evening songs were given by Miss Jack- son and Miss Bertliaiones. A vote of thanks to the ladies was carried on the motion of Mr William Thomas, seconded by Mr John Rogers, Gwersyllt. THE R.S.P.C.A.-The annual meeting of the Wrexham and District Branch of the R.S.P.C.A. was held in the Savings Bank on Wednesday, when the Mayor (Dr. Palin) presided over a small attendance. Among those present were the Majoress, Lady Cunliffe, Miss Brooke Cunliffe, Mr J. A. Hogan, Mrs Hogan, hon. secretary Major Leadbetter, chief constable Mr and Mrs Hey wood, the Misses Poyser, the Rev. and Mrs G. T. Birch, Mrs Fitch, Mrs Wright, Mr Councillor Nuttall, Mr H. Simms, the Rev. J. P. Lewis. MrJ. H. Swainson, hon. treasurer and Mr W. H. Robins, resident inspector. The Mayor, who wore his chain of office, regretted that the audience was so small, but considered that the number present was not to be taken as an indication of the interest taken in the Society. It had been established 70 'years, and nearlv 90,000 convictions had been obtained. This did not include the warnings given by the magistrates as well as the officers, and he thought the Society acted as a deterrent in a very effective way. During the year in Wrexham there had been 37 convictions, besides repeated warnings given by the officer. He thought very good work bad been done, and he hoped the Society would meet with efficient local support.—Mrs Hogan then read the annual report, in which it was stated that the committee regretted that, whilst the number of convictions recorded remains about the same as last year, several of the cases have been of a very serious character. The committee had endeavoured to extend the operations of the branch to the out- lying parts of the district. In pursuance of this object a meeting was held in May at Ruthin, and an auxiliary branch was formed there, with Miss Jenkins as local hon. secretary. On Bank Holiday, August 2nd, a successful donkey show was held in Erddig Park, but, unfortunate l y, a deficit of nearly E2 exists. The committee wish it to be under- stood that cases of cruelty reported are investigated by the inspector, who reports to the head office in London, from whom he receives instructions, the local officials not being responsible or consulted in any way. The subscriptions and donations show a considerable improvement upon last year's receipts, although there is a slight falling off in the amount forwarded from Llangollen; but a resident inspector cannot be maintained unless £100 per annum is sent to London. The committee asked for aid, and the reporc stated that the hon. secre- tary, Mrs Hogan, Gladwyn, Wrexham. would receive all subscriptions and donations.—Upon the motion of the Rev. J. P. Lewis, seconded by Mr Simms, the report was adopted.—Major Leadbetter proposed a vote of thanks to the committee and the honorary officials. He referred to the valuable services of Mrs Hogan and Mrs Swainson, and con- sidered that the Society was doing an excellent work.—Mr W. Hevwood seconded and the resolu- tion was carried.-The Rev. G. T. Birch moved a vote of thanks to the police forces of Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Merionethshire for their aid to the officers in carrying out the work of the Society.— Mr Councillor Nuttall, in seconding, bore a well- merited testimony to the zeal and efficiency of Inspector Robins, the local inspector.—Mr Swain- son, in proposing a vote ot thanks to tne Mayor, said the committee was very anxious to start a Band of Mercy in connection with the schools of the town, and invited the co-operation of ladies and others interested. -Mr Hogan seconded the vote of thanks, which having been c&rried the pro- coedings ended. ST. DAVID'S DAT.-The usual competitive mt"et. ing in commemoration of St. David, in connection with Zion Sunday School, will be held on Friday, 27th inst. We understand that the number of competitors in both the literary and musical departments is very large, and owing to the in- creased popularity of the meeting, it has been decided to engage St. James's Hall. The tea meet- ing will be held 'll the afternoon, in Egertan-street School-room. BRYMBO SCHOOL BOARD.-Ata special meeting on Tuesday, at the Vron Schools, there were present Mr Peter Williams, in the chair, the Rev. H. Roberts, Messrs Carrington and Isaac Jones. and Mr J. R. Kendrick, clerk.-As to the yard at the Bwlchgwyn Schools, it was rcsolved. that Mr Peter Williams and the Rev. Hugh Robert a be asked to get out a plan of the proposed terraces instead of the present steep gradient, and then procure an estimate for the work.-As to the suggestion of the department that a new school should be built at Rhydtalog, it was resolved that the Clei-k write to the depaitiujut, statiug that Rhydtalog was over a mile from the borders of the Brymbo parish, and that there were no children from Brymbo who could possibly attend the schojl. and that, in the opinion of the Board, the school WRS unnecessary. The accommodation of the B.vlchgwyn School was next considered.—A letter was real fivm Air J. Oswell Bury, clerk to the Hope Scho.il Board, asking what proporiiou the Hope Board would be required to pay It was resolved that the Master be instructed to admit only such a number of outside children a, together with the Brymbo district children, tho schools would accommodate.—After the consideration of H.M. Inspector's report on the Vron Schools, it was resol ved that the if. classroom becniarged, by extending it on the southern tide t > within about four feet of the boundary of the yard, and that Mr William Moss, of Broughton Farm, be asked to prepare plans for the extension.—The Rev. H. Roberts and Mr Isaac Jones were appointed visitors. WELSH WESLEYAN* CHAIM L, ECEIITON- STREET.— On Tuesday, the members of the Bind of Hope numbering about 40 sat down to an excellent tea, which uas given by Mrs Thos. Williams, of Cross- street. The following ladies presided at the tablea —Mrs Jones, Erddig-road, Mrs Williams, Cross- street, Miss C. A. Jones aDd Miss Harriet Williams. After tea an entertainment was given, the Rev Thos. Hughes presided, who gave an interesting opening address. Songs were given by the follow- ing :—Mrs Jones, Mrs Parry, Miss Hannah Willi- ams, Mr R. Reese, Mr J. R. Parry, Mr Jostph Jones, Mr Hugh Jones. Recitations were given by Maggie Jones, Lizzie Williams. J. R Jones, T. O. Williams. Three choruses weri also sung by the children under the leadership of Mr Lemuel Williams. There were several competitions. For reciting the Lord's Prayer, six boys under eight years of age came forward, and all received a prize. Reading—Proverbs I. 24-2f», Lzzie Williams was successful and Eytou Jones second. Beat answering questions on the life of St. Paul. Hugh Jones and J. R. Owen were equal. In the letter- writing competition, Mr Thos. Williams was awarded the first prizo. Answering questions in the Book of Samuel, Lizzie Williams. E A. Evans. and S. A. Williams were successful. In reading, Mr W. A. Giiffiths, High-street, was the winner. For the best rendering of BendiihUul, two parties came forward, viz Mr L. Williams and party, and R. Reese and party, the latter being the winners. The meeting was a most enj oyable ouc from begin- ning to A vote of thanks to the chairman, also to Mrs Thos. Williams for the excellent tea provided, was accorded on the motion of Mr Wm. Owen, seconded by Mr J. W. Jones. PRIMUOSERY.—On Friday evening, Mr (Jreen- wood Hartley, addressed a meeting of the Wrex- ham Habitation of the Primrose League, on "Current Politics and the Irish question." Sir Robert Egerton. K.C.S.I., presided in the unavoid- able absence of Mr E. Stanely Clark. Thi-re was a fairly good attendance. The Chairman, in the course of his opening remarks, said he had received news that day from Bournemouth regarding the Member for the Denbighshire B .rou-hs, the Hon. Mr Kenyon. (Cheers.) They hal all seen with much concern that Mr Kenyon had been absent lately from some of the divisions in the House, and on writing to inquire aa to his state of health, ho learnt that he had been recently suffering from a severe illness, and that he bad gone to Bourne- mouth under medical advice for rest. It wxs hoped that his health would be thoroughly re-established, and that after Easter he be able again to resume his place in Parliament. (Applause,) Mr G. W. F. Robbing then gave an interesting account of the operations of the Prim- rose League, which he said, was the backbone of the Conservative and Unionist party, but its object was to make a man independent of party," but not independent of principle. (Cheers.) Mr Greenwood Hartley thea delivered his addrets, which was illustrated by the lantern flidts. At the close a vote of thanks to Mr Greenwood Hart- ley, on the motion of the chairman, seconded by Capt. Gladstone, was passed. WREXHAM REFORM CLUB BUILDINGS Co.—The first annual meeting was held at the Talbot Assembly Rooms on Monday night. There were present—Mr Councillor J. Prichard, in the chair, in the absence of Mr Thos. Chilton, Chairman of the Company, Messrs W. Beirne. Rd. Hughes, J. Barratt, E. McHale, R. J. Powell, F. Allmand, J. T. Morgan, R. Halstead, Garrett, W. R. Evans, Simon Jones, Geo. Heyward, Rd. Jones, W. C. Bayley, Councillor Thos. Jones, R. D. Jonn (grocer), Jas. Davies, J. Burgess, &a Mr \V. Hawkins Tilston, secretary.—The directors re- ported that the purchase of the site for the club- house and shops had been duly completed, and the contract for the building let to Messrs Hughes and Owen, Wrexham. The shareholders were able to see for themselves that they would possess a very fine block of buildings, and the directors had everv confidence that they would be able to declare satis- factory dividends. The total capital subscribed amounted to £2.725, and a further sum would be required to complete the building. The directors will be pleased to receive applications for shares up to the amount required. The retiring directors were Messrs Thomas Chilton, W. C. Baylev, J. Barrett, W. Beirne. J. Burgess, A. E. Evans, W. R. Evans, and G. Hey- ward, who were eligible or re-election, as was also the auditor, Mr f. L. Rawlins.—The Chairmain moved the adoption of the report, and Mr Barratt seconded the proposition, which was agreed to. Subsequently the chairman said he thought all present would agree that they had magnificent building, and regretted that delay had been caused in the building of it. He hoped the contractors would press on the work. The club buildings were most complete, and they contained two rooms which he thought were superior to any others in Wrexham—(hear, hear)—and he had no doubt that the property would not only prove ad- vantageous to the proprietors, but beneficial to that which they all had at heart—the cause of Liberalism. (Applause.)—On the motion of Mr Councillor Thomaa Jones, seconded by Mr R. J. Povrell, the retiring directors (Messrs T. Chilton, W. C. Bayley, J. Barrett, W. B eirne, J. Burgess, A. E Evans, W. R. Evans, and G. Heyward) were re-elected with thanks for their past services. Mr F. L!. Rawlins, of Rhyl, was re-elected auditor, and a vote of thanks for bis services was passed. A dis- cussion arose upon the completion of the contract, and a resolution was passed empowering the directors to take immediate etep3 to have the work finished. THE HOUNDS.—On Friday, Sir Watkin's Hounds met at Llay Smithy. There was a large field, and among those present were Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Sir Roger Palmer, Bart., and Lady Palmer, Sir R. A. Cunliffe, Bart., Mr and Mrs Whitmore (Farndon), Captain the Hon. R. H. Bertie, Capt. Fenwick, Mr Archibald Peel and the Misees Peel (The Gerwyn), Mr A. P. Lane (Plaspower), Mr R. Howard and the Misses Howard (Brougllton Hall), Capt. Ormrod (Pickhill Hall), Mr Charles Daviea (Wrexham), Mr J. Harrop, Ml Ashton Bradley, Mr F. Stevens, Mr T. B. Barton, Mr J. Phennab, Mr J. Roberts (veterinary surgeon), Mr John Jones, Mr W. A. Wright, Mr Edwards (Llay), Mr Edwards (Chetwynd House), &c. A move WM made tj ,Cefn W ood, and this, with the cover nsar was drawn blank. Cox's Wood was also visited, and Borras cover, but reynard was not at home. Whilst journeying to Llwynknottia a fox broke away, a smart run over some delightful country ensued. The fox managed to escape. Another one was found near Hafod Colliery, and a fair run ensued. A correspondent writing of the meet at Iscoed on Saturday aays :—"A very favorite meet is that at Iscoed Park, the residence of Mr P. W. Godsal, J.P. (chairman of the Whitchurch Petty Sessions), who we regret to say was con- fined to the house through indisposition. Amongst those present were Lord Kenyon, the Hon, G. R. C. Ormsby-Gore and Lady Margaret Gore, Mr and Mrs Whitmore, Mr and Mrs Chap- man, the Rev. T. H. G. Puleston, Mr and Mrs Brownlow Tower, Major General tho Hon. Savage Mostyn, Captain the Hon. R. H. Bertie, Mr Edmund Peel, Mr R. Howard, Broughton Hall Mr J. Howard and the Misses Howard, Mr Ormrod, Mr Uvedale Corbet, Mr E. P. Thompson, Mr T. M. L. Vernon and Mra Vernon, Mr H. H. Etches, Mr J. H. Warburton Lee, Mr J. Jones, Capt. R. W. Ethelston. Mr H. W. Ethelston, Mr A. A. Ethleston, Miss Etbleston, Mr Davies, Ash Grange Miss Moss, Mr C. T. Dugdale. Terrick Hall; Mr Naiah, Capt. Graham, Mr S. H. Sand- bach, Cherry Hill Mrs Godsal, Mr and Mra T. Johnson, Tybroughton Mr W. Burgess, The Oaklands Mr and Mrs Kevill Davies, Dr. Galli- more, Mr and Mrs A. Lovett. Mr and Mrs J. R. Crosse, Mrs C. C, Crosse, Jtc. The hounds were away directly with the fox that they found in the adjoining wood, but it was not before the field became scattered. The fox made for the fir plan. tations at Cholmondleley, and eventually was lost. It was a long run, and over a very difficult country. I A long trot to Blacoe fnllnwuoktl A < j I &.UA WM luuau. and having run up and down the woods for some time turned shaiply back and went out for Blacoe, Whixhan" and away in the direction of Whixhall." 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