Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

It a i 1 w a y Labor. .— WE have, on previous occasions, declared it to be our opinion that it I is the duty of the Railway Companies to give shorter hours to their men. We think it 18 necessary not only for the men's sake alone, but for the slightly selfish reason that the public safety is closely concerned. Take a yoint-box, as the Mayor said at the meeting on Sunday, where there are so large a number of levers as to bewilder the uninitiated. Some of those belong to signals. and some to points, and although these things are so carefully arranged as to check one another mechani- cally, yet it has happened that an untimely pull at a tever has sent a train to smithereens, and the passengers into eternity. Now it can easily be conceived that if a man ia to work those levers pro- perly and safely, he must have his wits about him. and how can he have them within call, if he has been at work for a long spell. The same thing applies to shunters and to engiaemen. Indeed it seems ao curiously clear to us, and we fancy to most people, that the only wonder is that the railway companies generally do not agree to the moderate reque3t of the men. The employes' demand was stated at the meeting, which was held on Sunday in Wrexham. Mr liarfoid, the secretary of the men's society, delivered a good speech, and his manner and style impressed his audience that he was sincere, and that he spoke from a considerable experience. The result or the meeting cinnot but be for good, and we trust the fair demand made by the men will be conceded. This can only be done by showiug a bold and united front; therefore all men in the neighbourhood should join the Society, remembering that union is strength. ———

Denbigh arul the Military. At the laat meeting of Denbigh Town Council, the Mayor gavo his authority for stating that an ex- pression of public opinion was desirable, with a view of having the town adopted as a military ceutre. Whether the communication his worship received was intended by the military to cause some attention to be drawn in Noith Wales to the advantages offered by Her Majesty's forces, may bj conjectured, but the ancient borough of Denbigh was agitated to ita depths. The advent of the redcoats was regarded by certain well-intentioned enthusiasts with dire I forebodings. On behalf of one Councillor the sum uf £10 was paid, to enable him to test the feeling of his constituents. As a public meeting declared itseli fairiy decisively, it was considered to be a work of supererogation to oppose him, and he was accordingly allowed to return without a j contest. An effort is now being made to have the tine, which had been promptly paid into the borough fund, remitted. The Town Clerk's opinion being adverse to the proposal, the motion waa negatived, and it is now determined to obtain counsel's opinion as to the course to be pursued. Altogether Denbigh has a grievance, and reparation ought to be made. According to the Mayor, an office- in our citizen army. the idea was not an itile dream. Unfortunately, however, it has terminated very much as it were, and so there hai been much dissatisfaction. A fine has been paid which might as well have been saved, except that so far the borough fund has benefited to some alight extent. Perhaps, if Denbigh and the 3rd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiiiera agree together, something may be done in the immedIate future. The Miiida. may visit Denbigh again. The military authorities have occasionally been known to be generous, and, besides, the militia must go somewhere.

MANY readers will regret to learn that tie death of the Nestor of Methodism, Dr. George Osborn, was made known on Monday. Tne rev. gentleman was born on March 9th, ISOS, and was conse- quently eighty-three years ot age. He was twice president of the Conference. He had no sympathy with the forward movement, and was out of touch with modern Methodism. He was an able exp -aitor, I and was made theological professor at Richmond College, and w,s succeeded there by the Rev. J. ) A. Beet, son-in-law of Mr S. T. Baugh. ¡ THERE is nothing fresh to be recorded concern- ing the Wrexham and Eilesmere line, except that the work is being pushed forward. The section I from Wrexhain to the Dee will be ready for con- tractors to consider the matter in a few weeks. When this is done, it is intended to prcM on with the survey of the line from the Dee to Ellesmcr^, I which has not yet been touched. On Saturday Mr near Owen, C.E., of Oswestry, the engineer-i'i- chief, went over the line. As tar as Wrexham is j concerned the new line will cross Vicarage-hill, Town-hill, Tuttle-street, Salop-road, and High- j town-road by means of iron girder bridges. There will be a viaduct nearly half a mile in length, ex- I tending from Vicarage-hill to the Caia-road. THE programme for the Chester Triennial Musical Festival, which is fixed for July, is par- ) ticularly attractive. It includes Mendelssohn's St. Paul," Dvorak's Stabat Mater," a concer- tante for orchestra by Handel, Saiut-Saeus' a 19th Paalm," B(irlit z's "Childhood of Christ," Pait H.. Schubeit's "Song of Miriam," Spohr's "Last Judgment," Mozart's Symphony in C, Gounod's Mease S o'ennelle," and The Elijah." Dr. J. C. Bridge's new cantata Rudel," and Berlioz's Faust are to ba given as well. The artistes in- clude Miss Maclntyre, Mips Anna Williams, -NIII-:s Damian, Madame Marian McKenzie, Mr EJ. L'oyd, Mr Iver McKay, Mr Robert Grice, Mr Anurevv B'ack, and Mr Bantock Pierpoint. THE course of tour theological lectures in W lut- 3tin week eo successfully inaugurated last year at St, Asaph Cathedral, by the Bishop of Derry, is, we understand, to he made an annual institution. The Dean and Chapter have beeu fortunate in securing for this year's course Canon Kirkpatrick, regiu3 professor of Hebrew at the University of Cambridge, who has selected as his subject The n J divine library of the Old Testament, its origin, pre- servation, and permanent value for the Christiau Church." The Old Testament has become a pro- miuexit question of the day for Christian thought and criticism, It will be a great ber.efit therefore for churchmen and others in N-ortli Wales to "lear what the learned Canon has to say on so opportune a subject. Canon Kirkpatrick is author of a com- mentary on portions of the Old Testament, has been Whitehall preacher, Warburtouian lecturer, and for four years select preacher at Cambridge University, The course of lectures will be delivered May Igtb, 20th, 21st, and 22nd.

THE REV. W. H. FLETCHER, M.A. I ? ? ? P?aaure in presenting our rc?ra this week with a portrait of the Rev. William Henry Fletcer, XMf .A., the new Vicar of Wrexham. The block is from a p?otograph by Maclardy, of 03westry, and is an excellent likeness of the reverend gentleman who is shortly to take up his residence amongst us. The Vicar will have a fine vicarage placed at his disposal. It was, as our readers may know, formerly the private residence of the late Canon Cunliffe. At that time what is now known as the Old Vicarage, was the headquarters of the vicar of the parish, and may we remind those who read these lines that here Bishop Heber's world-famous hymn From Greenland's Icy Mountains was compostd. After a time Iilwynissa, as the present vicarage is called, was given to the parish. It is a fine building, full of accommodations of all kinds, and has within recent years been repaired so thoroughly as to almost become a new place. The house stands on a large quantity of ground, and the gardens are spacious and well laid out. Indeed the building is as well situated as coul 1 be desired, and if it is fair to make a comparison, infinitely superior to that which Mr Fletcher will shortly leave in Oswestry,

SWINE FEVER.—We regret to hear that swine fever has broken out in several Dlaces in town and its vicinity. ST. JAMES'S HALL.—Mr Burgess's company. which is now playing in this hall, is a capable com- bination, and deserves a visit. FIRE.-On Saturday night a fire broke out in the Hat stables which destroyed the roof and threatened a number of horses. The Wrexham Fire Brigade put it out smartly, WREXHAM CRICKET CLUB. The Wrexham Cricket Ciub open their season to-day (Saturday), with a match against Gwersyllt Hill, on the Race- course. WKSLEYAN MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.— The last meeting of the season, in connection with this Society, was held in the Brynyffynnon School- room on Wednesday, under tha presidency of Mr William Ellis. A number of witty readings were given by members. TRIPs.-On Friday trips will be run from Wrex- ham on the Great Western Railway to Liverpool, and on the Manchester Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway to Knutsford, where the usual May-day festival will be held. The advertisements give further information. SALMON FISHING.—It is reported that during the past week the salmon fishing in the Dec has been carried on with much success, the draft nets having a fair time, while the trammel nets are doing a little better. On Monday a local gentle- man killed a fine salmon on Mr Etimund Peel's water at Overton Bridge-the first salmon caught with the lod this season. CHURCH PASTORAL AID SOCIETY.—On Sunday, special sermons were preached by the Rev. Mr I Williams. vicar of Pontpridd, in St. James's Church, Rhosddu, in aid of the funds of the Church Pastoral Aid Society. The collections amounted to 9311s. PKIMROSE DAY.—Sunday was St. Primrose's Day," and many persons carried buttonholes of the daiuty blossom. The Conservative Club had an initial liB" surrounded by a. wreath of the late Prince Consort's favorite flower. The political side of the matter does not seem to be as flourishing as I it was. ST. JAMES'S CRICKET Ci-rB.—At a meeting of this club on Tuesday evening, the hon. secretary (Mr T, F. Shelby) stated that his fixture list was nearly full. The opening match will probably take place on May 16th, when Brymbo appear on their ground at Rhosddu. Fixtures have been arranged with Wrexham, Ptnyffordd, Caergwrle, Gwersyllt Hill, Llangollen, Brymbo, Grove Park School, and Rhos TECHNICAL D r, G. 0 a "Wednesday even- ing, Mrs Dobson, of the Liverpool School of Technical Dressmaking, gave a demonstration of her theory, which has been pronounced by ladies w ho were present to be very satisfactory. Mrs Dobson claims for her system that it can be learned in four lessons. We understand that classes are to be formed. SALE BY AUCTION.—On Monday Messrs Aston and Son offered for sale at Castie Inn, Pentre Broughton, a stone built house, known as Edge Hill Cottage. There was a good attendance and a spirited competition. It was ultimately knocked down to Mr John Barnes, the tenant, for £160. lessrs James aud James, of Wrexham, were the solici tors. WELCOME HOME.—On Friday, the members of the Bible classes connected with Olivet Congrega- tional Church, Rhosrobin and other friends, to the number of 1*20 had a tea meeting, to welcome home Mrs Edward Jones, King-street, who has returned from a twelve months visit to Australia. Mr J. Stevens presided at the after meeting, and Mrs Jones gave au interesting account of her travels. A number of articles of interest and photo3 were exhibted. MARRIAGE OF MR GEORGE BATE.—On Wednes- day, Mr George Bat", brewer, of Wrexham, was married in London to Miss Millicent Mills, neice of Mr C. B. Beaumont, of the Caia, Bersham. The happy pair have left for the Continent. On Wed- nesday evening, the employees at the brewery had a supper at the Union Vaults, when Mr H. W. Page, the manager, presided. The Chairman pro- posed the health of the bride and bridegroom, which was cordially received, and Mr J. H. Wilde, traveller, proposed the health of Mrs Bate, senior. ELECTRICAL —We hear that Mr Sillery, electrical engineer of this town, is instaliing the electric light in Argoed Hall, the residence of Mr R. Graesser, as well as at that gentleman's chemical works, Cefn. The dynamos are at the works, where there are eighty incandescent lamps of from eight to thirty- two candle power. The current is conveyed to the hall by a three-quarter inch copper over-head cible, and supplies forty lamps. Mr Sillery has put in his patent accumulators, and claims the hall to be the first house in the country lit on the low tension principle. MAKING GARPEXERS.—If what the Frenchman said is true of the present generation, it will certainly lose its force if the National School managers can have their way. We shall be no louger shopkeepers, but gardeners. Anyone passing through Poplar-road will understand what we mean. For the benefit of those who do not go that way, it had better be said that the plot of ground along one side of the street has been secured, as we said some weeks ago, for a new girls' school. Until building operations are begun, the ground is divided .into a large number of small plots, and the senior boys are tilling them. It is highly amusing to watch the zal which the boy" s evince, even to the carrying of soil and garden requisites in the bare hands. The lads enjoy it, it is healthy work, it kerbs their volatile dispositions, and it may give them r. love of nature and her ways which could not be imparted otherwise. Mr Mason, the head-  master, and the teachers are active in connection with the movement.  THE SCIENCE A?D ART CLASSES—The cxamina- j Ho« of the members of the Wrexham Science nd Art Classes has been fixed as follows :—April 25th (to-day), from six p.m to ten p.m. Geometry in the Art Class Rooms, Argyle-strect. Tne I Superintendents will be Messrs. Prater and E. M. Jones :— April 27th, 27 p.Ti. to 9 p.ni., model ctrawinz, and S.15 I p.m. to y.4o p.m., freehand, Boys' -Nitti Tial School, Madeira-hill, Kev. W. V;iushan-Jonts, Messrs. John I ilricll"d John Jones ar.il F. W. Soam-s. April "h, 7 P.m. to S.30 p.m., perspective. Art Class Kooins, Messrs. Simon Jones and William Pierce. I April 7 r.m. to p.m shaded models, Art C! .ss Rooms, Messrs. E. S. CUrk, and C. K. Ben-son. April .'j'Jtb, 7 p.m. to p iu, outline irom cas; <■ Art Class Kooms, Me-srs..Simon Junes :'nd (Jf?. Friter. May 1st. ? pic. to 10 P.M., ,t7Le?l ca-t>, Art Class Rooms, Messrs. E. M. Jones, John Prich:ml nj J. 11, Swaiason. M:iy 2nd, G pm. to 10 p.m., buiHint: construction, Art Cbss ¡:GOIllS, Messrs. W. L. Samuel, Gwiht Catiuall and John Francis. Iay 5th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rainting from still life, Art Class Rooms. Lady Cunliffe, Mrs Letitia Williams, Rev. W. Vaughan-Jones and Mr J. H. Swainson. May 5th, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., principles of agriculture, Boys' British School, Brook-btrejt, Mrs G. Meredith Jones and Messrs. John Francis, Simon Jones and Geo. Frater. PETITIONS.—This week Mr Osborne Morgan, M.P., has presented petitions from Wrexham and the locality against the opium traffic. SAM HAGUE'S MINSTRELS.—We are glad to find that Mr Sam Hague and his excellent minstrels will perforin in St. James's Hall on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Those who have heard Biliy Richardson orate," and Tom Beet, the banjist, will certainly go again. The fun is honest, and the music above the average. NEW ROADs.- We note that the new roads off Bersham-road are cow completed. They are admirably made, and show that the contractors, Messrs Hughes and Owen, of this town, have done their work well. The construction of the Red- house-road is progressing under the superintend- ence of Mr Davies, C.E. THE FAIR.—At the fair on Monday there was a large supply of stock, plenty of buyers, and trade, was bribk. Quotations Bsef, 6d to 6ld per lb. mutton, 8d to 91-d veal, Sd to 9d and bacon pigs from 89 3d to 83 6d per score lbs. Best fat bullocks made up to JE23 each, fat bulls realised up to £ 21 10s each, and dairy cows made from JElC to f21 lOa each. A FINE COLLECTION.—On Sunday, the pulpit of the Brynyffynnon Church was occupied by Mr T, G. Osborn, M.A., head master of Rydal Mouut School, Colwyn Bay. Mr Osbcrn preached two ex- cellent sermons. Collections were made at both services towards clearing off the debt on the new building with the following result :—Morning, 1:72 78 lid; eveiiiiiL,ClOl 15a 8d; total, JE174 3s 7d. We understand that between 120 and L30 is re- quired to free the church from debt, and this will be made up in a day or two. PHOTOGRAPHIC.—When the foundation stone of the Water Works offices was laid by Mr Overtop, last week, the directors and the others who joined in the ceremony were photographed by Miss Toon, High-street. We have seen the group, which is particularly good. The portraits are excellent, and the whole work is worthy of the high reputation of the studio at which it was done. Miss Toon has also excell-nt photos of the address which was pre- sented to Captain Yorke last week, the Welsh, the Scotch, and the Wrexham Victoria Football teams. A SURPRISED DOG.-On Wednesday morning a large white dog from Cefn came to town, and had a remarkable adventure. After passing through the Market Halls, he came ti Mr Sauvage's refresh- ment room in Henblas-street. Attracted by the agreeable smell he went in, and seems to have gone behind the counter. Here he was vigorously attacked by a cat, and the poor dog endeavoured to escape. In his excitement he mistook the window for the door. He made a spring for liberty, but found himself much mixed up with the cakes and pickles in the window. Pussy maintained her advantage, and made the dog from Cefn express in sharp howls the wish to be far away. Eventually he did get away, darted through the door, and disappeared without bestowing a look behind him, nor offering to pay for the damage he had caused. It is not too much to think that he has his own opinions about his visit to Wrexham. VOICES OF NATURE. As we announced in our Saturday morning's edition, the members of St. Mark's Juvenile Branch of the C.E.T.S. per- formed the cantata entitled "Voices of Nature," on Friday evening, at the Madeira Hill Schools. A well-trained choir of seventy-one voices sang satisfactorily under the leadership of Miss Lewis, Beechley, and Miss Ollerhead acted as accompanist. The following were the soloists :-Flowers Sallie Pugh, Annie Jackson, Clara E. Jones, and Edith Stant; birds John Edward Price, Freddie Davies, Norman Davies, Willie Roberta, Bobbie Edwards, and Tommy Dickin bees Ernest Jones and Willie Lloyd frogs John Ollerhead, Tracey Heywood, Freddie Hockenhull, Montague Moore, and George Lindsay. At the close of the performance God save the Queen was sung, the solo being taken by Master John Ollerhead, the first treble. We are pleased to learn that the entertainment resulted in a profit of JE2 Is 31 for the branch, which numbers 137 members. MARRIAGE OF GE/ERAL MOSTYX. Major- General the Hon. Savage Mostyn was married to I Emily, second daughter of the Rev. George Earle Weiby, rector of Barrowby, Grantham, in Barrowby Church, on Wednesday. The following relations and friends were present at the ceremony :-The Countess of Lindsey, Lord and Lady Mostyn, the Hon. Mr and Mrs Harry Mostyn, Colonel the Hon. Roger Mostyn, the Hon. Mrs Hugh Mostyn, the lIon. Misses Mostyn, Miss M. Mostyn, Lord and I' Lady Bertie, Lady Maria FitzClarence, Sir George and Lady Dallas, Sir William Earle and the Hon. Lady Welby Gregory, Lady E. Manners, the Hon. Mrs E. A. Pelham, Mr Cecil Pelham, Mr and Mrs J. Earle Welby, Mr and Mrs W, Earle Welby, Mi- George Earle Welby, the Hen. Mrs Reeve, Mrs Sherwin Gregory, Miss Bradshaw, Mr Thorold, Captain Nevile R-ove, and Mr and Mrs E. Lubbock. The bride was given away by her father, and was attended by four bridesmaids, Lady Evelyn Bertie and Miss Lisa Welby (cousins of the bride), Miss Katherine Mostyn (niece of the bridegroom), and Lady Victoria Manners and Master Reginald Pelham acted as page. The Bishop of Lincoln officiated, assisted by the Hon. and Rev. Hugh Mostyn and the Rev. M. E. Welby. THE NORTH WALES HORSE SALES.—Last week we gave two extracts from the Daily News relative to Mr Lloyd's sales. Now we give the following letter and editorial note which appeared in Mon- day's issue of the great daily :—"Sir,—My atten- tion has been called to remarks in your paper in re- ference to my horse sales at Wrexham. In com- mon fairness to myself as proprietor of the North Wales Horse Sales, I wish to say the writer of the article on the Shrewsbury and Talbot Horse Sale record is not quite accurate in his remarks about my sale at Wrexham in June last. I had 430 horses entered for the one day's sale, and these were dis- posed of by three auctioneers in three separate sale rings, and not four, as stated in your paper. Three hundred and forty were sold by myself and Mr H. H. Etches, and ninety by Mr Broster. Your re- port states that there were four or five auctioneers at work selling 300 horses in London, whereas two auctioneers sold 340 in Wrexham, commencing at 12-30 and finishing before five o'clock. In that sense Wales is entitled to claim the record, and not London.—I am, yours truly, FnANK LLOYD.— [' Our representative's statement as to the number of riners at Wrexham sales was based on personal recollection, and confirmed by a gentleman who has been in the habit of attending them. We accept Mr Lloyd's correction as to the particular occasion referred to by him. This, however, is not material to the question at issue. It seems hardly necessary to point out again that there is a great difference between selling 430 horses in three separate rings and 300 horses from one rostrum, where all money had to be taken and delivery orders issued as the sale proceeded. According to Mr Lloyd's own figures he and a colleague acting simultaneously in separate rings sold 340 horses in four hours and a half, which gives for each of these auctioneers an average of less than 33 horsa an hour. At the Shrewsbury and Talbot Company's sale 300 horses in succession were sold in seven hours and thirty- six minutes. This is an average of just under forty horses an hour, or nearly five per cent. more than the Wrexham record. Whether one auc- I tioneer or more had to be employed is simply a question of individual lung power and endurance, not of business organisation, which was the only l merit our representative claimed for Messrs, Free- man's achievement.] BOROUGH AUDIT.—The accounts of the Borough for the half-year ending 25th March last were audited at the Guildhall on Wednesday, by Mr Alderman Samnel, the Mayor's auditor, and Messrs. Ithmael Evans and William Venn, elective auditors. THE TAILOR'S DISPUTE.—We are glad to learn that the committee consisting of foremen and iren, which was appointed to consider the new time list, has finished its work. The list which means a rise of from 10 per cent. to 12 per cent., will be submitted to the masters' for approval early next week. PRIMITIVE METHODISM.—The Primitive Metho- dist School anniversary was observed on Sunday, in the Hirdir Chapel, when Mr Sadler, of Common Wood, preached. A children's service, conducted by the Rev. W. Smith, was held in the ifcerntom, and on Monday a social meeting was held. BAPTIST MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—On Monday evening, at the weekly meeting of the Chester-street Society, Mr J. B. Davies, the Sunday School Superintendent, read one of the Rev. Hugh Stowell Brown's popular lectures. Mr B. Owen, presided. THE REV. W. OLIVER, M.A.—We very much regret to learn that the health of the Rev. W. Oliver, M.A., pastor of Penybryn Congregational Church, which has for some time past been very indifferent, has now made it absolutely necessary that he should have a rest for a considerable period. The matter was considered by the Church on Wednesday evening, when the rev. gentleman was unanimously granted six months leave of absence, at the same time the members of his charge expressed their sincere sorrow at the state of their pastor's health, and hoped the rest would ensure a complete restoration to his customary vigor. We are sure the town generally will endoise these sentiments, BOROUGH BRASS BAND CONCERT.—The tickets for this concert, which takes place in the Public Hall on Monday evening, are, we understand. being rapidly disposed of. In addition to the artistes already mentioned, the Wrexham Quartette Party, whose reputation is more than local, will sing twice, their numbers being Evening (H. Leslie), and Forsaken (J. L. Hatton). The grand piano is specially supplied by Messrs Crane and Son. who are kindly sending the instrument gratuitously. The chair will be taken by Sir R. A. Cunliffe: Bart. A most enjoyable concert may be expected, and we hope the good work in which the committee are engaged will be crowned with success. ART PRIZE.—We find with pleasure that Miss Eirian E. Francis, daughter of Mr John Francis, Nythfa, Wrexham, and a pupil in the Chester Queen's School, has won Sir John Gilbert's prize at the second annual exhibition of the Drawings Society now open in London. The object of the Society is to make drawing an aid to general educa- tion, and to train the eye, the hand, and the in- tellect to assist one another for educational as well as artistic purposes. No drawing from copies is allowed, but the young artists have to work from an object. The result is that the individuality of the pupil is developed. Miss Francis, who has been successful out of a very large number of pupils, sent in black and white drawings of a figure and old Chester houses. WREXHAM SHOP ASSISTANTS' ASSOCIATION.— We would remind our readers of the pictorial con- cert to be given by this eminently useful and active association in the St. James's Hall, on Tues- day next. fhe following talented artistes have been secured :-Miss Anne Parry, R.A. M., Birken- head the Misses Thomas, of Aberystwith Mr Frederick Owen, RA.M., of the Liverpool Con- certs, and Mr Alfred Parry, Mold. The accom- panist is Miss Edisbury. The second part of the programme will consist of grand diorainic views of Wrexham and neighbourhood, exhibited by Messrs. Tudor Hughes and J. B Francis, with their powerful oxy hydrogen limelight lanterns. The unquestionable merits of the programme, combined with the object of the concert, viz., to defray the expense of advertising the Friday half- holiday, should ensure a cordial support from the public.—ADVT. "THE ORGAN OF THE FUTURE."—Oa the llth inst. members of the National Society of Pro. fessional Musicians met at Birkenhead to se) a new organ which has batn erected at St. John's Church in that town, The instrument may be called "an electric organ," as for the usual mechanical arrangements of trackers, &c., are substituted electric wires, which form the only connection between the keys and pipes. The console, which consists of three manuals and pedals, may be placed in any part of the church-in the aisles, by the side of the choir stalls, or even outside the! building. The sole connection between the console and organ is an electric cable three-quarter inch thick, containing 400 wires. This cable may be any length, as the distance between the keyboards and the pipes has no effect whatever on the responso to the touch, the speech being just as prompt at a distance of 1.000 feet as from 10 feet, which is instantaneous. Instead of drawstops there are small ivory tablets arranged along the front of the music desk, and which can be easily manipu- lated with the fingers. A GUasando movement across the upper portion of the tablet will bring the full organ into use, and a similar movement across the lower portion will shut this off. The advantages of this system are numerous, amongst which may be mentioned the convenience of being able to place the console in any position for an organ recital, or for the performer to conduct a choir practice therefrom. The organ may be placed at one end of the church, whilst being played at the other, Mr C. Morton Bailey, F.C.O., organist of St. Mark's, had an opportunity of trying the instrument, which may be fitly described as The organ of the future." EGKRTON-STREET SCHOOL-ROOMS. —The fourth annual soiree in connection with the Zion Chapel Literary and Debating Class was held in the above rooms on Friday evening. The meeting was presided over by Mr W. Howel Jones, president for the year, and a most enjoyable evening was spent, The following is the programme Addreas.The Chairman Song Neges y Blodeuyn .Miss Davies Ilecitation Hanes achubiaeth bynod" Mr J. E. Williams Song 11 Y gloch %I r R. Joiies Song Dyna'r Fel islr R. Jernny Song Miss M. M. Jones Recitation Curfew Bell" Miss Williams Song Mona Nlr R. Jc,nes Song Muther, good night" Mi.-AS Maggie Rowlands Competition, impromptu speech on "The Old Bachelor Mr Doild Song -M!ss Bessie Jones Addresses on Wales.Messrs J. Edward Jons and E. >1. Pritctmd Song Taw pai hi boys "Mr J. D. E l wards Recitation Charge of the Light Brigade %I r J. E. Humphr-ys Quartette. Swtet and Low .Misses Rowlands I and Jones and Messrs Edwards and Hughes "Hen Wlad fy Nhadll" The accompanists were Miss Rowlands and Miss Hannah Rowlands. A special word of praise is due to Miss Williams for her recitation of Curfew Bell," and to Mr R. Jones for his singing of Mona. The room was tastefully decorated with flags and mottoes, and the refreshment table was deliciously inviting, and the ladies, under the superintendence of Miss Jones, Abbot-street, and Miss Evan3, Ruthin-road, are to be congratulated upon their excellent choice. A vote of thanks to those who contributed to the evening's entertain- ment and to the chairman were proposed by Mr John Evans and Mr J. E Powell, and seconded by Mr Dodd and Mr T. Parry respectively. The pro- ceedings then closed. VESTRY.—On Monday afternoon the half-yearly vestry of St. Mark's Church was held in the vestry of that place of worship when there were present the Rev. W. Vaughan Jones (in the chair), the Rev. Griffith Williams, Mr W. J. Russell (church- warden), Mr T. Scott, and Mr R. RubPTts-The Chairman said that, as at the parish church, the appointment of churchwardens would be postponed for the attendance of the new vicar, and he hoped that they would be able to again secure the services of Mr Russell and Mr Gwilt Cathrall.-The state- ment of accounts was then considered. It appeared that the half-vear was started with a balance of £1003 2d due to the churchwardens. zCl5 03 41,1 had been devoted to external objects, such as the Infirmary, the poor, &c. Choosing the organist, S9 163 2d including a fee of JE6 63 to Dr. Bridge salaries £ 66 89 5.1, with other expenses left an adverse balance of JE24 63 Id. The total income was £ 10S lis 2id, which showed a falling off as compared with the previous half-year. This was said to be due to the severe weather, and the reputation of the church for chillines.-On the motion of Mr Scott, seconded by Mr Roberts, the accounts were adopted.—Mr Russell said although the meeting waa too small to take a formal vote, yet he felt sure he was expressing the opinion of the congregation, when he said how much the removal of Archdeacon Howell was regretted. They hoped he would be long spared, and that he would be able to devote increased time to the duties of the archdeaconry. (Hear, hear.)—The Chairman then moved a vote of thanks to Mr Russell and Mr Cathrall, the churchwardens, for their work of the year. He pointed out that Mr Russell had very kindly taken up the question of the lighting and heating of the church. with the result that E400 had been promised already, the new lights had been put up, and the effect was very good.- Mr Roberts seconded, and Mr Russell replied on behaif of Mr Cathrall and himself.—Resolutions of thanks were passed to the voluntary choir, and to Miss Simons for her services.—The vestry was then adjourned to a date to be fixed by the Vicar.

I In an8er to inquiries, we wish to state that the "PEKOE BLEND" ?Jvertsed by PHILLIPS AD Co., is an Indian Pekoe Tea. It is superior to the old-fashioned Orange Pekoe of China in btins stronger and richer in fiavotir, besides being absolutely pure. It is sold in wrapper printed in red ink at Is Sd a pound, for net cash only. 99 An advertisement travels and works while the mer chant is asleep and his store is closed. To LADIES Banner's Female Pills clear all ob- structions. Post free, 2a 9d.—Banner, 56, Boaler-stre Liverpool. 1642 Mr G. H. Morrell (Conservative) has been returned for Mid-Oxfordshire by a majority of 688. He polled 4,443 votes against 3,700 given to Mr Benson, the Liberal candidate. OUR SATURDAY MORNING'S EDITION WILL CONTAIN OPENING OF RECRATION GROUND AT WREXHAM. WELCOME HOME.

I WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. I THURSDAY, APRIL 23RD. I THE FIRST MEETING OF THE NEW BOARD. On Thursday the first meeting of the newly- elected Board of Guardians, was held, when there were present Capt. Grilfitii-Boscawen (ill the chair), Mr S. T. Baugh and Mr John Rogers (vice- chairmen), Sir R. E. Egerton, Mr Ed. Evans, Mr \V. Thomas, Mr H. J. Royds, Rev. P. W. Sparling, Dr. J. C. Davies Messrs. F. A. Sturge, Ed. Roberts, John Jones, John Bithell, John Brereton, Edwin Edwards, J. Tudor Rogers, John Daniel, Ed. Lloyd, Geo. Ciarke, R-I. Kindles, J. \V. Evans, S. Michell, Bsnj. Davies, Ed. Tunuah, Wm. Roberts, Geo. Heyward, C. W. Parsonage, Rd. Maddooks, Gomer Davies, Simon Jones, Edmund Mason, and W. E. Samuel. MrJ. Oswtdl Bury (clerk.) I THE CHAIRMAN. After the miuutes of the previous meeting had been signed, the Chairman and Vice-chairmen vacated their places, and the Clerk took the chair pending the election of the chairman. Mr Benjamin Davies said he rose for the twentieth time to propose the re-election of Capt. Griffith-Boscawen as chairman for another year. (Applause.) It was very hard to know what to say, and if the Captain had not been present he would have been able to say more about him, but he would say this, that he considered the Wrexham Board had the best chairman, vice-chairmen, and the best clerk, not only in Wales, but in the whole kingdom. When speaking last year he ventured to express the hope that the vice-chairmen would not be too hard with regard to the out-door relief. (Laughter.) Since then he had had no occasion to complain of those gentlemen. He thought that as time went on, they had all, himself included, grown wiser. The only time he was in opposition to Mr Rogers was on the subject of the banks, and although in a minority, he felt he had acted wisely, because the chairman was on his side, and he wanted to know when the Captain was found to be wrong. (Applause.) He had no doubt also that some day they would fiud that their excellent clerk had been made an inspector of the Poor Law Board. (Laughter and applause.) In closing, Mr Davies referred to the sewerage scheme for Ruabon, and hoped that as the Sanitary Authority had had experience in such matters, the work at Ruabon would be cheaply and efficiently done. Mr Baugh briefly seconded the resolution, which was unanimously carried. In returning thanks, the Chairman said he felt that he had been chairman of the Board too long, and he saw that a chairman of a neighbouring Board had resigned his position because he did uot believe in a permanent chair- man. There was a great deal in that, and he only accepted the position because it was conferred i t unanimously. As soon as it was thought desirable to have a change, he was prepared to give way. That was the twenty-first occasion upon which he had been elected, and he desired to thank the Board for its kindness to him. He then referred to the statistics of the union, and said that thpse for the year ending March, 1891, had been kindly sent him by Mr Oswell Bury. The cost of out- relief for the year ending March, 1890, was £5,072 12s 4d, and for 1891 it was £ 4,714 Is, showing a decrease of £358. Comparing the figures for IS91 with those for 1874, which were the first given in the Blue Book, it showed a decrease of fll55 The number of paupers relieved in 1890 was 3109. while in 1891 it was 2774, or a reduction of 395. The cost of in-maintenance and the num ber of in-door paupers had decreased also, despite the opinion of some, that if economy was observed in out-relief these items would increase. The chair- man condemned a lavish giving of out-relief, and said it was contrary to the spirit of the Poorlaw, and that Guardians had no right to be charit- able with other people's money. (Hear, hear.) A Board of Guardians was not a charitable institution. Reference was also made to the recent debate in the House of Commons on District Councils, and the chairman hoped whatever was done would be in the direction of reducing and not increasing the number of Boards in the country. After referring to the probability there was of re-establishing the North Wales Poor Law Conference, the chairman paid a high com- pliment to Mr Bury, Mr Bessell, and the four reJieviug officers. I THE VICE-CHAIRMEN. On the motion of Mr Samuel, seconded by Mr Simon Jones, Messrs S. T. Baugh and J. Rogers, were unanimously re-elected vice-chairmen of the Board. Both returned thanks. I THE SANITART AUTHORITY. On the motion of Mr Baugh, seconded by Mr Randles, it was agreed to hold a special meeting of Guardians next Thursday, at twelve o'clock, to appoint a Rural Sanitary Committee, I THE COMMITTEES. I The following are the new committees Assessment.-C lpt. B. T. Griffith-Boscawen, Mr S. T. P. iugh, Sir R. E. Koerton, Mr T. L. Fitz Hugh. Mr Archi- b ilil Fef-1. Mr J. Daniel, Mr John Rogers. Mr Benjamin D.tvie-i, Mr J. LI, Thomas, Mr W. E. Samuel, Mr Edward Roberts, and Mr Simon Jones. Finance —Messrs. John Daniel, J. Tudor Rogers, F. A. Sturge. MicbdJ. W. E. Sa nuel, Simon Jones, R Randies, Win. Robert, Benjamin Davies, Edward Roberts, and E Mason. Visiting.-Sir R. E Egerton, Messrs. J. B thell. Wm. Thomas, A. Peel, J. Dmiel, H. Hughes, Very Rev. Canon Hopkin-, Messrs. E. Tunnah, Gomer Davie9, W. Roberts, F. A. Sturge, S. Michell, G. Heyward, Sim >n Jone. J. Tudor Rogers, Ed. Lloyd, E. Mason, Rev. P. W. Sparling, and Mr W. E. Samuel. Farming.—Mr J. W. Evans, Mr J. Ellis, Mr E. Wool- rich. Mr G. Ciarke. Capt. Godfrey, Mr J. Owen, Mr R. Randies, Mr Ed Lloyd, Mr J. Lloyd Thomso, Mr Edwin E lwards, and Nir C. W. Parsonage. School Attendance.— C;ipt. Giiffith-Boscawen, Mr S. Michell, Lieut.-C.-I. Merediti, Mr Archibald Pe",l, Mr H. Koy«ls, Mr John Rogers. Mr John Jones, Mr E. Woolrich, Mr J. W. Evans, Mr G. Clarke, Rev. P. W. sparling, Ux E. Lloyd. I THE CALLS. I The following calls for thejialf year were laid before the Gaardiana Call due Call due Parishes, 8ttrMay, 'HI. lotlijuly"oj. A; I Abenbury Fawr 23 2;3 Acton 2iJ 23 Adington 72 73 JJingor 5 05 Bersoam 150 15) Bieston 1) M Borras Hovah 6 7 B irras Riffre. 4 4 Brou.crhton 117 Jl Brymbo 120 120 Burton 85 85 Caeca. Dutton S t) Dutton Diffeth 8 10 10 Erbistock 23 25 Erlas 10 10 Erthig 10 10 Esclusham Above 40 40 Esclusham Below 117 118 Eyton 20 G..)u,ton 5 Gresford 70 70 15,) 15?) GwersyUt 15') 15'J Holt f5 55 Llav. 45 45 Marchwiel 52 fj; linera 57 58 Piekhill 21 Ridley 5 5 Royfon 12 13 liuabin 50;) 500 Ses -wick. 12.. 13 Stiocklacti Church 2.1 25 Sh.ckLchOviatt 2; 25 Stansty H8 Siitt,,)n 17 IS Thre[tpworHl. 12 13 Worthenbury M lVrexhaLa Pt:gi3 E50 550 2118 2734 The Cierk said that the total amount of £ o,4o2 showed a decrease of 91,300. The only places where there were any increases were the Flintshire parishes, and this was due to the difficulty of obtain- ing the amount of the county rates. The calls were adopted. STATISTICAL. I The number in the house for the week ending April 22nd was 197, last week 202, corresponding week last year 198. Vagrants relieved 71, last year 10G. In school-boys 17, girls 24, total 41 receiving industrial training-boys 13. girls 9, total 22. Out-relief-fr Cheetham, Ell 10s Gd to 127 persons Mr Owen, 933 9a to 3G2 Mr Williams, 923 12* to 273 and Mr Evans, JE17 2s Gd to 152. A..

\?OLUNTEEHS.! AUMY, MILITIA, AND VOLUNTEERS. The prizes were distributed to the Flitit Company 2nd V.B.R.W.F., on Friday, by Mrs Muepratt, Tre'a'vney House.

I 1ST V.B.R.W.F. I I The foUowing appeared in the London Ga:ette of the 17th inst. :—" 1st V.B.U.W.F. Lieut. F. Price, whose resignation of his commission was announced in the London Gazette of the 21st November, 181)0, is granted the honorary rank of captain, with permission to continue to wear the uniform of the battalion on his retirement. 22nd November, 1890."

The destructive phylloxera has been busy in the French vineyards during the laat ten years but so has the French vine-grower. During that period no less than 750,000 acres of freah plantations have been ulanted throughoiifr France. An American giantes3 named Mrs llridget Kattery, G feet 6 inches in height and weighing 520 lbs., died of the influenza last week. The census returns for Newry contain the name of Mary Murphy, 102 years old, who has an unmarried son and daughter living with her, the ages of the latter being 72 and 60 respectively. The first batch of real Tasmanian appleB arrived in London last week, and was sold at from 163 to 25s per bushel case.

I DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. A meeting of the local committee of the Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural society, in connection with the annual show, which is tixed to take place in Wrexham on September 24th next, was held on Thursday at the Wynn- sfcay Arms Hotel, Wrexham. Sir Robert Cunliffe presided, and there were also present :-Ir J. C. Gittins, Wrexham Mr H. E Iwirds Llay Pluce Mr Jesse Roberts, Barse Mr J. b Lea, Gwersyllt Mr John Davies, Tynycoed Mr John Ev. ns Marchwiel Mr Steven Dickin, Liaiiypvvll and Mr F. Bellis, secretary. The Secretary read a letter from Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, regretting his inability to attend one from the Right Hon, G. Osborne Morgan, stating that he felt it ivai impossible for him to attend the meetings of the c mnnittee while the House sat and one frlm Mr Frank Lloyd, regretting his inability to attend, and sUJltesting the appointment of a vice-chairmin of the local committee. 'f he Secretary suggested the appointment of Mr UiWns as vice-chairman. Mr Gittins said it was possible that the chairman might, not be able to attend all the meetings of the committee, and therefore it would be well to have a vice-chairman He should, however, be unable to take the position, but he would suggest Mr Charles Murless. The Chairman said he lefo home on the 6th ull, t-i I was afraid he would be away several week?. Mr Gittiin proposed that Mr Murless be appointed de- puty ch urman of tha commit:ee. Mr -S. D cke.t seconded, aud it was agreed to. On the; motion of Mr Ed wards, seconded by Mr Lea, Mr John Evans (Marchwiel), was appointed local secretary. Oil the in-ition of Mr Uittins, seconded by Mr Edwards, Mr H. Minims, of the National Provincial Batlk, was ap. -i l Bauk, was Lip- pointed tre.isurer. Collectors were next appointed.—The Chairman said tint, in 1S86, %vh -n the show was last held in Wrexham, £HI:i 17s was collected. He thought they muit try to m ike the amount over L200 this tim^. Trade was consivierabiy better aU roui.d now than it was in 1^86. The See eta y announced th"t Mr Frank Lloyd hs.d offered to let the committee have the uFe of his horse re- pository for the show free of charge, and Mr Murless wouid also let them have the meadow adjoining on tht) under- standing that he should have the catering for the refresh- ment tent It was the general opinion of the Committee hat a b tter showyard than the one offered by Mr Lloyd anl Mr Murless could not be got. The C min ttee afterwards viewed the ground, and on the motion of Mr J. Davies, seconded by Mr Edwards, the offers of Mr Lloyd and Mr Murless were accepted, and a vote of thanks was passed to them. The Mayor and Town Council of Wrexham, Mr Dyke Dennis, Mr T. P. Dutton, and the collectors in the various districts were added to the local cjmmittee.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT BRYMBO STEEL WORKS. Yesterday (Friday) morning Mr Bevis H. Thelwall, held an inquest at the County Buildings, Wrexham, on the body of Robert Daviex. aged fifty-five, a laborer employed at the Brymbo Steel Works, who was injured at the Steel Works on the 21st inst., and died at the Wrexham Infirmary, on the same day. Mr H. Loxham was foreman of the jury. Mr P. Williams, miuager of the Steel Works, appeared for the Compiny. It appeared from evidence given by Mr Peter Williams, Edward Morgan, a bricklayer, and Davitt Davies, a laborer, employell at the Steel Works, that on Tuesday afternoon the deceased was engaged in unloading a wagon standing over a coal bunker. On the rails above this waon, on an incline of 1 in 20, were three other trucks, which all had brakes on. Davies took the brake off the last truck, and they then overpoweredhim and ran down, striking the truck standing over the bunker. By some means or oth-r, the deceased was dragged along and had his arm badly crujhed, asd also sujtiinediierious intern 4I injuries from which he d.ed at the Wrexham Infirmary. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death."

— WELCOME HOME. Oa Thursday evening, in the ante-rooms of the Town Hall, Mold, a dinner was given by Mr Henry Roberts to celebrate the marriage and the return home of his son, Mr Henry J. Roberts, and his wife, formerly Miss Williams, of Pontypool. There was a goodly company present when the chair was taken by Mr Aid. T. Parry, who was sup- ported on his right and left by Mr Henry Roberts and Mr D. Williams, Pontyp 10I, and Mrs H. Roberts, and Mrs D Williams. The company also included Dr. E. B. Roberts, Mr and Mrs Bridge William", Rhyl, and Miss Myfanwy Wi liams, Mr and Mrs J. D. Rowlands. High-street; Mr J. Ie. Williams, Rhyl Messrs. J. H. Swift, High-stret-t F. Jones, High-street; J. Hunhes, New-^tieet D. Jones, High-street; G. H. Brad- ley, J. Cartwrizht, stationmaster, Ac., all the employe at the shops in H.-gh-street, Buckley, and Panyffordd, and the emplojdi at the mill, the company numbering in all ahout fifty or sixty. A very hearty welcome was giren to Mr and Mrs H. J. Robert, the whole company loudly cheering them. The festivities were maintained till about irdf-past ten, when the company separated, having spent a very pleasureable evening.

PLACES OF WORSHIP EN Fli AC HIS EM E NT BILL. The second reading o! this Bill was carried in the House of Commons on Wednesday, by the iDuLstantbl majority of 10-5. In the course of the debate Air Osborne Morgan who followed Mr Mattheivs, said he was really sorry for the right noti. gentleman-(laughter)—because of the con- ciu-don at which be had arrived. He preferred the ripfht hon. gen lem in's natural i stincts on this matter to his opinion as a lawyer. At he understood the right hon. gentleman, ha would hold that in England a Nonconform'st Chapel was n't a work of public utility, but that in Ireland a lioman C itholic chapel was a work of public utility, be- cause the great majority of the people w. re Roman C,.th-ilics. But bad the right hon. gentleman never heard of Wales ? (Hear, hear.) His CMr Morgan) was so sat sded that, the Bill was in accordance with the ganeral sense of the Princi,ality that lie should bj su pris d if a single member for Wales voted againsl it. He did not think that th-i criticisms of the rigilt hon. gentleman < n the Bi,l were by any means justififed. His objection totheMxth clause was purely one of detail. The light hon. gentleman solid that under that clause it wculd be possible fur a minister who bad got a house in Regent's Park for a y,-ar to compel the landlord to enfranchise that house. The clau-edid nothing of the kind, btfciuse 1D inses or min- ister's hiiusei were limited by the words appurtenant to the church." (Hear, hear.) As to the objection that if they pass-ed this Bill landlords would be deterred from granting leases, an he could say was that he hoped they would d ) so just before the geneial election, because he was perfectly certain that if anything w. uld render thtm unpopular, and justly unpopular, it would be conduct of thtt kind. Tne evidence ta :ea before the Se'ect C >in- niii tee ,n Town Holdings had show.1 the ntc^siity for the Bill and he supported it specially in the interests cf his constituents and also on general considerations of justice. ktica- hear.) I

DENBIGHSHIRE STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE. The Quarterly meeting of this Committee was held 111 the County Hall, Wrexham, on Friday, when there were present :—Captain Griffith-Boscawen, chairman S!r W. Grenvilie Wiliiamp, Bart., Sir It E. Egeiton, Colonel J. R. Barne3, Captain W. D. W. Griffith, Mr Oweu Slaney Wynne, Mr A. 0. Walker, Dr. Tumour, Mr J. Coster E I- wards, Mr E. H. Marston, and Opt. Gale; Alder- I men Thomas Gee and dames Turner, Councillors W, G. Dodd. Llangollen O. Isgoed Jonss, lilanrwst E. Windsor levies, Owen Williams, Bodfari John Parry, Lianarmon; EJ. Uooson, Ed. Roberts, Brymbo; Simon Jonef, and Jas. Sparrow; Mr Ll. Adams, clerk cf the peace; Major Leadbetter, chief constable: Mr Lloyd Williams, county surveyor. THE NEW MEMBER. I The Clerk reported that Mr Li; lSCO^, a magistrate I member of the Committee, having resigned, the Court I of Quarter SEs,ions had appointed Mr U. lL Mitradcn, I Castle House, Denbigh, in his place. THE 31INUTES. I Ine minutes of the previous meeting of the Com-I mittee were read and confirmed. ) THE POLICE ESTIMATES. I The Chief Constable presented the esUmate for I the police expenses for May, June, and July, amount- ing to £ 1,S57 15* GJ. This was £7-1 more than the I previous quarter which, Major Leadbetter said was due to the fewer days in February as compared with I other months in the quarter.-TLie cstimate was adoptid. AN UNPAID BILL. I Mr Hooson called attention to a bill for J61S sent by Messrs Jenkins and Jones, Johnstown, AVrexhait), which he Raid had not been paid although the work had been done. Ho thought the contractor ongiJt not to be kept out of his money. The Surveyor said that he could not say that the work had been completed to his satisfaction. The work in question was a heating apparatus, and it did not work. Mr Hooson said the builders had worked to the specification cf the Surveyor. Air Gee said the contractors could not be considered to he responsible for an error in the speeificotion. In repiy to Mr Walker, the Surveyor 3aid all work contracted for had to be done to his satisfaction. Mr Hooson suggested that the Committea should order the payment of the bill as soon as certified. The Committee made no order. TKSDEU FOR GOAL. I On the motion of Mr Simon Jones, seconded by Mr E. Koberts, it was azreed that all coal used at the Wrexham County Buildings should in future be by contract, CRIllE IN THE COONTY. I The Chief Constable (Msjor Leadbetter) presented his report, which was follows Crimes and offences at compared with the corresponding quarter of last year, show an increase of two in indictable offences, 112 in offences determined summa ily, and £2 l;)s 2d in the va ue of property stolen. Iti" ir.dic able offences were reported during the quarter and 7 ptr-ons apprehended and committed for trial as follows:—Offence3 against the Criminal Law Amendment Act 3, tobbery with violtnce 1, larceny 2, sheep stealing 1, total 7. 457 persons wrre proceeded iigainst summarily, 333 of whom were fined, 3 bound over in recognizances, one sent to an Industrial School, one whipped, 2 delivered to the army, 22 other punishments, and 31 committed to goal for the following offencd3-Afsaults 6, drunkenness 9; malicious dain tge 1, Army Act 1, Poor Law Acts, :'), receiving stolen property I, larceny 2, vagrancy 8, total 31. Drunkenness and offences under the Elementary Education Act show an increase as compared with last year. I beg to recommend that a gratuity of £1 be given to Inspector Ed. Jones for tracing a robbery of £2U 10d at Ruthin, apprehending the offenders, and recovering A:18 13s 6d of the stolen ironey. I have to recommend that Sergf. John Lewis and P.C's. Wm. Eva; s and Hy. Rowlands ba superannuated, they having served respectively 27, 29, an 1 32 jeara on the Police Force of this county. I THE REWARD In considering the honorarium to Inspector Jones, I Mr Windsor Davies said he understood that it was a school boy who found the money. Mr Adams, the clerk to the Ruthin Magistrates, I said that the policeman discovered the boy. (Laugh- ter.) On the motion of Captain Cole, seconded by Mr Hooson, the gift was agreed to. I THE SUPERANNUATION. I The following superannuations were voted :— Sergt. Lewis, Abergele. £ 54 15s P.O. Hy. Row- lands. Llandeyla, £48 133 41 P.C. Wm. Evans, Llanfair, G.C., £ 4S 133 4d, All the siims named are two-thirds of their salaries. I A HAED CASE. I Ex-P.U. John Henshaw (who wa3 superannuated at the Michelmas Quarter Sessions, 1888, after 27 years service, in consequence of being incapable from I infirmity to discharge the duties of his office, at the sum of £3û 8s per annum), applied to the Committee I  to increase his Buperannu?on ti £ 4S 13* 4d per annum, being two-thirds of his then pay. ih" Coti,mittee were advised by the Cierk of tbtt 1 eaee that they had no power t) vary the previous I ??Mton. All the membeu rereltd that they were unable to deal with it. m, THE CHIEF COSSTAliLE'S SALARY. h r l U ,J<"IIt.l::e Preceded to (hscusa theappuca- .• f T, !e \rV,: Con.t?bte for an incre?e of ?00 in his ?t ? The matter was postponed from the Jut SnP???:n enable ?" Committee to have further r?tion. m?kinJe^eadbter ?? the room after formally  |. r. he had been Chief Constable f,ir 13 years. Cd. Bsrnes said h% ?? ?"?" to ? Chief Conat?b!. in a olar rLgpe tdolwTn^ ;VL Lancashlre who ?tdh.m that Maj'iay W:i\ not iii4i), but thought an iinnccrreeaasse e oof t t.,0 » w, ulid ,et the case. bir Urenvule Willimns ?-<" ?"? an '———— of £ 50 should be i \"eu. Mr Si.i'.ey Wynne seconded. The laboSred r W£M worthy hia hue, and the Chief Con?bteh? j? well, th??f'?'??:? e^r«sinK ??-t:? for tthne eC»_/hniieeTr nrgell economy. MrS?r?ws?d.fMr Wynne h? not seconded the u.cre?, he wcuH h?-e d me M. He had aat on the recent tuhq inquiry, and Major Leadbetter wa» thd only one who came out of the matter with per- ftct.y clean han.?. If ,h? he had fugge»ted had hell dout>, a great deal of trouble and expense would have been saved?11 trou^Ie "pense w?d Mr Hoo.on re?rd.jd the Chief C?natable?ry h?Uy but  a? tha chx-tion waa near at hanj .tw.uh! I be wed to defer it for the present. He therefore moved that the question he not considered. He was elected on the economy ticket, and he could not fac| hi £ constituents if lie voted for the increase. Lllr OwLn AVilli:ktiis seconded the amendment. He said he admired Major Leadbetter, but was responsible to his constituents. Mr W. t). W. Griffith said on looking round he did not see evidences of economy, and thought the Chief Constable should come in for a share. Mr Edward Roberts opposed the increase on tha sam* grotiiid as Mr Hooson. Mr Gee opposed the motion, urging that the county was overpohced. Denbighshire had five more polico th:\11 *inarvonshire, and the population was practically the same. If the Chief Constable would undertake to reduce the force by five men he would agree to the increase. After the Chairman and Mr D.,dil had flpoken for and against the motion, the Committee divided as follows :-For the increase, 13 against, 9. It was said that half the £.0 would be refunded by the Uovernment. ^°e t,lle Constable, who thanked the Committee for the increase, whether the force could not be decreased ? Major Leadhetter said the Government Inspector said the county was underpoliced. Mr Gee Web, I don't believe him. I MU KUTHIN POLICE STATION. I rilh- ?,- Vr ()L III e reace reported U.?t in of 1%11  Owen, JlinM whose tender was acceDted bv the Sub-Committee, not agreeing to the terms or the contract, and failing to comply with the eon- ditions imposed by the Sub-Committee, the contract had been let to Mr JolIn Morris, itil-ject to similar conditions. The correspondence which had passed between the Cleik of the Pence and Mr Samuel Owen, jun., on the subject was read to the Committee, and the matter was approved. I T POLICE HOUSE AT RHOS. 8' th?t Atcs?s. H.?un, Slaney Wynne. and 1 .Ti. rCt. i?!id ? wards should arr?He t,) h?e&pot;e& hou?hutt!. at Rhns, on a site near Gutter Hill, on I land belonging to Mr Henry I)jnnis. I ,r THE TITHES. ivir \v. lJ. \V. Griffith moved "That a return be prepared showing all monies p iid out of the county or police rat-s in cotlmctilln with the anti-titbe dis- turbances from the commei cement of those disturb- ances in the county of Denbigh, down to the date cf the return, and that such return he printed as soon as ready, and sent t1 each member of the Standing Joint Committee and of the County Council." Mr Slaney Wyr iie seconded, and after a short con- versation was unanimously carried. I "1"- A n COLWTJf BAT. ) TH-A ? H?T?n 4-T?L -L. ,v:tiKer tm cue absence ot Mr Thomas p ttrr?) cillerl attention to l he want of a court*hou*e InT1 yi1 B?y. and said the original cost could be re- j' Ci;Tby diminishing the area. It wa agreed to ask the sub-committee, whkh formerly had the nutter in hand, to reconsider it. The cowmittee then rose. [ l'ile above appeared in our laat edition.]

I KINNEKTON. THE NATIONALSC :OOL.—AJVOLUNTARY RATE WANTIM. On Wednesday evening, a meeting was held in the National Schoolroom, at Kinnerton, the Rev Mr Gordon, of Dorid'eston, presiding, to consider the financial position of the Natiun;il .School. The Hev. J. C. Train pleasure said something mu-t be done to assist the school, or very JikeJy it would he thrown on the parish, and thii would neeessit.itJ the formation of a School Board, entailing ex- pense on the ratepayers. He ;tdvocated a voluntary rate of 3,1 in the £ and with this they %vi,uld be able to carry 0:1 wiciout further troubling the parish.—Mr Curwen pro- posed a resolution to this effect.- Mr Coliinge seconded, and it w:w unadrnously agretd tJ, Tha meeting was a very quiet and orderly one. PE N Y FFORDD. ODD FELLOWSHIP.—A speciil meeting of delegates of the Hope District, of the G.U.O.O.F., was held at Uw Itoyal Ozik on Thursday night. to consider the proposi- tions on the agenda for the B.M.C. at Bradford. Mr Peter Wilcox will be proposed as a member of the Committee of Management of the B.M.C.

Tiie mapi3tratf a at Castle Eden on Saturday sent to prison for foul teen days eighteen miners who re- fused to pay fines for leaving their work without; notice, as -i protest against tha recent evictions at Silksworth Colliery. Speaking at li akeney, Sir Charles Dilke said sixteen Nonconformist ininifct.'rs in Dean Forest supported him three only opposed him. He believed he would be triumphantly returned to Parliament. The u:;u<ual proceeding of forbidding the banns was wltnes--e,i in the church of Sr. Michael aud All Angela, Neepaend, Sheffield, 011 Sunday. The Prince and Princess of Monaco visited the Qu^< n at Cr.-asse on Monday afterticon. When the motion for reference to the Grand Com- mittee of t'se Irish Sunday Closing Bill is made, aa instruction will bo moved empowering the Committed to reduce the publican's licence duty proportionately to any reduction that may be made in the hours allowed by law for the sale of intoxicating liquors. For having inj .ired a boy named Baxendale to such an extent t'1at he will probably be a cripple for life, four f firm laborers were, at Southport, on Tuesday, ordered to pay £ 50 damages.

Late Advertisement PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. SALE AT OAK ALYV. UWERSYLLT, NEAR WREXHAM. ? S ? J. LLOYD has ncehed instruclions from tha a MKses Irven, who are leaving the neighbourhood. to SKLIJ BY AUUI ION, on TUESDAY and WEDNES- DAY, J UN g 2ND and 3">tn^lif9I, a quantity of excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and OUT-DOOR EFFECTS. TnE OUT-DOOR EFFECTS include handsome wagonette with cover, pole and lamps, stack of hfcy. a lot of gardetv requi."it% choice lot of plants, &c. Fu I particulars in future advertisements. Catalogues will be ready ten days before the Sale. 93-if THE Wit SX HAM GAS LIGHT COMPANY. TO BUILDSR3 AND COXFRACfORS. '51ENDER-S are invited for an addition to the Retort ? Hou e. The bpecifkat:on and plans may be seen on application to the undersigned, t.) whom the Tenders mu,t be Etut on or before the 7th prox THOS. WALKER, Secretary and Manager. Gas Offices, April 21tb, 1S91. JSa LATEST NEWS Gladsome News to Wrexham Inhabitants. Welcome News to District Townspeople. The Cambria is opened. Th-, "Cainbrit" is open d. A Public B n*lit beyond Calculation. A People's Xlenefit above Imagination. HOPE-STREET Tho" CAMBRIA." HOfK-STIiKKr The C'.OIBKIA." UNDERWOOD'S CAMBRIA ROOT SHOP ?jNDhmVOOD'? CAMBRIA BUOT HOP. Extraordinary Exhibition View "Cambria's" Window. Electrifying Exposition! View "Cambria's" Window. Crown Varieties in all their Freshness. Crown Qualities in all their Goodness. Never such Value in Wrexham at the Charges. Never such sorts in Wrexham at the Charges. :J!- to 5, in the INund Extra Worth. to 5/- in the Pound Clear Saving. Iteapond to Underwood's Kespectful Invitation. Come see the "Camb)t:t'a" iiojt and Shoes. Reply to Underwood's Cordial Persuasion. Come! see the C-tuil)ria's Boots and Shoes. Guaranted to be Above Value as Represented. Warranted to be Bidow Price as Stated. All Styles All Sorts:: All Sizes All shapes All Substances Cambria's BJot Shop, :). Hope-street, Underwood's. Cambria's Boot Shop. 30, Hope-street, Underwood's. Spe?.fc of Cambria.5" Qualities as you find them The Remainder of Mr Jeffrey's Stock at Sale Prices. 94fitjo \\J ANTED by a Lady, within hour aud half of Birken- TY head by Tail, Unfurnished Cottage. Rent?la; X20 the year.—Reply stating particulars to D, caro of MISS HINDLE, Hamilton-street, Birkenhead. 936a KKSSM AKING.—Wanted expe.ienced Skirt Hancù. -Apply, H. J. COLLENS, 10, Church-street. 931o WANTED the Public to know tint JOH.-N JOJiSS, VV butcher, Chester-streets, CLOSES his Establish- ments at 2 p.m. on FrMays. 934o APiiKHANUKKS AN77 WANTED. 1. Steady men only need apply. -Apply, B. COPLESTONE, House Decorator, Hill-street, Wrexhain. 93io FOHTSALE, SAFETY BICYCLE, Humber" Pattern J' lSIl, cushion tyres, balls all over, including ball steering aud ball pedals. A bargain.-13, Earl-street, Wrexham. 9350 YOUNG GENTLEMAN requires comfortabto A APARTMENTS. Addruss, statin* terms, which must be moderate, to B., Office tf this paper. 945j WANTED, a Good PL UN COOK, for a family in V w the neighbourhood of Wrexham. Church of England preferred.-Apply, Mrs WEAVER, Hope-street. 947s

Mr -Osborne Morgan, M.P., as a Bencher of I Lincoln's Inn, attended a dinner given by the Treasurer of the Iun, last week, being Grand Day in Easter Term. MR A. N. Palmer, of Wrexham, will read before the Cymmrodorion Society, at Lonsdale Chambers, Loudon, on Wednesday, the 29th inst., two papers, entitled respectively Offa's and Watt's Dykes and The Crofter system of Western Scotland."