Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

COUNTY MAGISTRATES' counT. I S A SATURDAY, PRIL 25TH. I Before A. l'eel, Esq., and W. Thomas, Esq. I ALLEGED CJIBATING BY CARDS IN A RAILWAY I CAKKIAGE. John Willey, of Birmingham, John Williamson, of Glaagow, Benjamin Long, of Bradford, and John Rooke, of Dudley Hill, Bradford, were brought up in custody charged with an offence against the Vagrancy Act. Mr R. H. Ellis, of Oswestry, appeared for the prisoners, and raised an objection to the case being proce, (led with. He said the prisoners had been illegally arrested by the Shropshire police, who could only arrest them under a warrant. The objection was finally overruled. Evan Evans said he lived at No. 11, North. terrace, Mardy, near Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, South Wales. He waa a pit linker, and on Wednesday, April 22nd, he was at Liverpool in the morning, and travelled by train from there, book- ing to Cardiff. He left Liverpool about half-past two, and travelled third-class. At Chester, five men got into the compartment in which he was travelling. Amongst those were the prisoners Williamson, Long, and Rooke. Willey, the fourth prisoner, got in at Wrexham. After he came in, he passed pome remarks about some sports in Wrex- ham which had taken placa that day. After some talk about the sports, he (Willey) pulled out some cards. He showed witness a man's photo on a card, and he said he was the best shot at the Wrexham sports that day. He afterwards showed him the photograph of a lady, and said that she was the best bicyclist at the same sports. He then did some card tricks. At last witness put two shillings into Willey's hand against his two shillings, and witness endeavoured to turn up the card with the lady on. He lost the two shillings. Oue of the other men in the compartment put some money down and won from Willey. Witness then put two pounds down in the same way as he put the two shillings, viz., on the lady card. He did not win. One of the other men staked a five pound note, and he lost it. Williamson staked another five pound note, and won. Williamson then nicked the lady card with his nail, and ga% e it back to Willey. Witness then put five pounds down on the lady card, which he had seen Williamson nick, and he lost. W;11,liani. son asked if he had any more silver, and he said he had only a four shilling piece left. He staked it on Williamson agreeing to do the same. He again put his money on the lady card, and won this time. The train then stopped at Ruabon. He had lost 97 2a between Wrexham and Ruabou. He left the prisoners at Ruabon Station, and got into another carriage. He got out at Gobowen, and the de- fendants and the other men also got out there. Two of them, however, returned to the train and travelled on. He gave information to a po!iceman, and pointed out the men to him. He next saw the four defendants at Oswestry. Cross-examined Willey said, when he came into the train at Wrexham. that he bad made some money. Because witness saw the man winning two •hillings he staked his money. Long and Rooke said nothing to him the whole way. Long or Rooke put some money on the cards, he thought, but he did not know which of them. When Williamson showed him the nickcd card the other men were talking. He thought he had been shown the right card and so staked his money on ic. By the Bench Rcoke did not deal the cards, but he played. Long did not handle the cards, but he put money down. Long put down something. He believed it was silver, and he won. John Langford said he was superintendent of police at Oswcetry. On Wednesday, April 22ud, he saw isvan isvans, and followed the prisoners, in com- h pany with P S. Perry, to the Glyn Valley, and came upon them near Dolywern Station, on the Giyu Valley Tram Line. The prisoners got into a carriage and witness followed them in. He said to thtm that he was going to arrest them on a charge of getting E7 from -.t man travelling between Wrex- ham and Gobowen, by trick and fraud. The men tried to escape, and pushed him and P.S. Perry about. Witness drew his staff, and they were eventually handcuffed. He searched Long and Rooke. Long said he belonged to Bradford, and he found X3 12s 9d and a watch and chain upon him. Rooke said he came from Dudley Hill, Bradford. He had a watch and steel chain, and 12a 5d. Willey at first said he came from Leeds, but after- wards said he came from Birmingham. P. S. Perry handed witness a hat. He counted the oney in it, and found there was £4 Sa 9d, and tL. e was also a third class railway ticket from Manchester to Shrewsbury, dated April 22nd. Perry handed another hat to witness, and in it he saw a watch case and chain, and £1 Os Hid. Before the prisoners were taken before the Oswestry magis- trates, he further charged them with obtaining by false pretences by cheating at a garpe of cards, about JE7 in money from Evan Evans, and he further charged them with playing at a game of chance with cards in a rail- way carriage between Wrexham and Gobowen on April 22nd, against the Vagrancy Act. They made no reply. Witness was in the court at Oswestry, where the justices said they had no jurisdiction. He brought the prisoners to Wrex- ham, on Saturday. He arrested the four prisoners in Denbighshire. Cross-examined The prisoners were brought to Wrexhraii on the same charge as that preferred against them at Oswestry. P.S. Perry said he was in company with Supt. Langford, when the prisoners were arrested. He took Willey's and W illiamson's hats off in the Glyn Yalley tram carriage, on April 22nd, and Willey turned over Sa 6d and some other articles and said that was all, but he subsequently drew seven sovereigns out of his trousers pocket. He also handed witness the cards produced, and a rail. way ticket from Manchester to Shrewsbury. Long acd Rooke were then discharged, and Williamson and Willey were remanded. Willliamson and Willey were brought up on MO'DAY.-Bt fore Dr. Davice. I M The Magistrates' Clerk (Mr John Lewis) said Mr W. Thomas was not well, and said the case would have to be commenced de novo. Mr Ellis appeared for the prisoners, and asked what was the charge against them ? The Magistrates' Clerk aaid that they were charged for that they, on April 22nd. at the parish of W rexham, in a certain public railway carriage, did unlawfully by fraud in wagering on the event of the turning of certain cards win from one Evan Evans JE7 28 in money, with intent to cheat and defraud the said Evan Evans of the same. Mr Ellis again raised his objection that the men were illegally in custody, and asked that a note should be made of his objection. The Magistrates' Clerk said it would not affect the prisoners on their trial. Mr Ellis said it would show that he had raised the objection. The objection was again overruled. Evan Evans was then sworn, and his evidence given on Saturday was read over to him. Cross-examined: Willey had three cards. He shuffled them, and witness tried to pick out the card with the lady on it. He lost two shillings and then two pounds. Wiiley then talked to the other men, and Williamson nudged witness. William- son had a card in his hand and turned up the corner of it. Witness understood that it was the winning card, and in consequence he put down £5 upon it, but he lost again. Superintendent Langford and P.S. Perry were also sworn, and their depositions read over to them, but they were not cross-examined. Inspector Lindsay said he did not think there were any sports in Wrexham on April 22nd. To his knowledge no sports took place, and he did not think there could have been any without his knowing. Cross-examined He would not swear that tnere were no bicycle races, and that an American shot was not in Wrexham on that day. The prisoners were then charged, the additional count being added that they did feloniously steal and carry away the said money. Mr Ellis said he took it from the fact that only one magistrate was present that the case must go further. He had one objection to make, and it was that the evidence had been improperly taken. The depositions of the witnesses had simply been read over to them. The evidence ought to have I been given on oath in the presence of the prisoners. The Magistrates' Clerk said the witnesses had been sworn. The Magistrates' Clerk made the following note ;-Afr Ellio now objected that the evidence had been improperly taker, because the evidence, taken on Saturday last before two other justices now absent, was read over to the witnesses, whereas it ought to have been taken de novo. To which it is replied that each witness waa first I sworn before me to give evidence in the usual way and that afterwards his deposition was read over ¡ and on being asked if they were correct, he replied, "Yes" and that Mr Ellis re-cross- examined him upon the whole deposition. The defence was reserved, and the prisoners were committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions. Mr Ellis applied for bail. Supt. Langford objected to the prisoners being allowed bail. As far as he could ascertain, the addresses given by the prisoners were false. He could not find out who they were. The bail was finally fixed at £100. and two sureties of L50 for each prisoner. WEDNESDAY.—Before Dr. Davies and John Bcryl Esq. ASSAULT ON THE POLICE. Thomas Hughes, a gardener, alias Felton, of Farndon, was brought up in custody with assault- ing P.C. Lea, at Holt, on the previous evening. It appeared that the officer was called upon to quell a disturbance between the prisoner and his wife, when the prisoner turned upon him and kicked and otherwise abused him. The prisoner has only recently been liberated from goal, after undergoing eight years penal servitude for feloniously shooting his wife. Dr. Davies said it was becoming customary now to attack the police, where only one officer was stationed in a place, and the Bench were determined I to protect the officers. The prisoner was sent to prison for two months I with hard labor. I I

WREXHAM TOWN COUNCIL. I TUESDAY, APIUL 28TH. I Present The Mayor (Dr. H. Venables Palin), I, Aldermen Jno. Jones, R. Jones, and W. E. Samuel, Councillors B. Owen, J. Prichard, R. H. Done, C. Murless, G. Catlirall, Thomas Jones,, George Bevan, Bernard Lewis, C. K. Benson, and F. W. Soames, Mr T. Bury, town clerk Mr J. W. M. Smith, borough surveyor; and Mr D. Higgins, sanitary inspector. I THIS LAST MEETISli. ) The minutes of the previous meeting of the ) Council were read and confirmed. A COMING REFORM. I I The Town Clerk read the minute3 of meeting of the Printing of Minutes Committee, held on the 10th inst., advising the Town Council to adopt the resolution moved by the Mayor at the last monthly meeting in reference to the printing of the main portions of the minutes and reports of committees, to be issued with the Council business papers, and that this shall apply nlso to those of the Finance Committee, subject to any such revision of the system generally as may be found desirable when committees are newly-appointed in November next. The minutes contained a summary of information which the Town Clerk had received regarding other towns, from which it appeared that the practice has been largely adopted. The minutes of the last meeting of the Council and those of the Committees would then be taken as read, as was the case at Wolverhampton and Cardiff. On the motion of Mr Bevan, seconded by Ald. Samuel, the minutes were confirmed. Mr Bevan moved "That the meeting of the Finance Committee be in future held at 3 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the monthly meeting of the Council." This resolution, the mover said was to enable minutes of the whole committee to be printed. Mr Bernard Lewis seconded, and it was agreed to. THE WATER QUESTION. I The Town Clerk read the minutes of the meet- ing of the Water Supply Committee, held on the 14th inst., reporting that counsel (Mr Clement Higgins, Q.C.), had fully advised on the im- portant matters arising from the facts mentioned in tho case laid before him, and especially as to the obligations of the Wrexham Waterworks Company under their special Acts of Parliament and the general Acts therein incorporated, aud had pointed out, for the guidance of the Local Authority, the cases bearing on the subject, and the law as tu the proper pressure which the Company may be com- pelled to supply and maintain, alto the penalties and procedure in ease the Company fail to do so for domcsticand fire extinguishing purposes. On the motion of Ald. Jno. Jones, chairman of the Committee, seconded by Mr Done, the minutes were confirmed. Prior to the reading of these minutes, Mr Bernard Lewis retired. The minutes of the same committee expressed the opinion that the Town Council should resolve to continue the ser-, ices of this or a similar com- mittee on the subject of water supply, and delegate to such committee all duties pertaining to the Urban Authority in the matter of the borough water supply under the Public Health Act, 1S75, I and otherwise, and with power to deal with all reports and questions arising out of the same or in Ii any way relating to the statutory requirements subject to which the Wrexham Waterworks Com- pany carry on their undertaking.  Th's was separately moved as a resolution on the i motion of Aid. Jm'. Jcnes, seconded by Aid II Samuel. TIIE GENERAL FURPOSES COMMITTEE. THe minutes ot tLe meeting of this Committee, held on April 15, were read. They recommended that the Town Clerk issue notices under the Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890. to make certain houses, mentioned in the report of 14th April, 1891, by the Medical Officer of Health (Dr. Evans), fit for human habitation within two months. And further that the Town Clerk be authorised to serve final notice requiring all owners who have not complied with the notice of the 3rd January last, to do so within twenty-one days, so a8 to afford such owners a further opportunity for placing their properties in habitable state before proceedings under the Act are taken against parties continuing in default. That further proceedings be stayed on the notice as to the d Gelling-house, No. 7. BeUe Vue Road, owing to exceptional cir- cumstancea and the clean state of the premises. That the K* di nJfeI mentioned in the Inspector's rr?eport ? be proceeded against by the inspector (Mi Higgins), on behalf of the Local Authority, under the bye laws relating to hackney carriages. That 1 the Council carry out the improvement in Watery Road, mentioned by the Surveyor's report, and for that purpose acquire the strip of land shown on the plan accompanying Mr Robert Piercv's letter. That the Council be advised to agree to the price named, 2s SJ per square yard, for the 840 yards of land required for the above purpose, and that the cost of the improvement be defrayed by loan sub. ..II JI.oll .e. Jecti to tne sanction ot the Local Government Board that the Surveyor's apportionment of the expenses incurred by the Local Authority, under section 150 of the Public Health Act. 1875, on Meifod-place, be approved of and adopted, subject to the addition of jE3 3s to be received by the Council for the services of their Surveyor, and that notices of such apportionment be served on the several frontage owners, and that payment of the expenses be duly applied for, aud in default be recovered in a summary manner that the Borough Surveyor be empowered to obtain a new steel pinion for the steam roller that permission be allowed for the construction, at the owners' cost, of a manhole in the roadway opposite the new Hope-street Arcade, subject to the work being carried out to the satisfaction of the Borough Surveyor that a committee, consisting of Aldermen Samuel and JIlO. Jones, Councillors Owen, Soames, Done, and Bevan. be appointed by the Council to report M to providing rooms for the accommodation of the Art Classes on the Guildhall premises on such terma as to entitle the Town Council to a grant in aid from the Science and Art Department of 2s 6d per square foot to the building fund, and that the Borough Surveyor be requested to prepare such plans and specifications as will serve to carry out the intention that an additional handcart be obtained for street scavenging purposes, similar to that found of service for the last few years to accept the terms of Mr James Whittingham, that the Council make good the street and paving of footpath at the corner of Cunliffe-street and Rhosddu-road, in consideration of the Corporation acquiring for the public use a piece of corner land marked on plan submitted and that the Corpora- tion pay Messrs Stokes 21 10j per yard for the 25h square yards of additional land, comprising part of the shoemaker's shop and of the Swan Inn yard, Penybryn, the purchase money to be paid as soon as possession of the land is given to the Urban Authority, for street and footpath improve- ment purposes. Mr Done, chairman of the Committee moved, and Mr Richard Jones seconded the confirmation of the minutes. Mr Bevan took exception to the form of the recommendation made by the Committee, relative to the Art Class premises. As he understood it, the resolution made it absolute that the premises should be built. The Town Clerk re-iead the resolution, and Mr Bevan expressed himself satisfied. The Mayor alluded to the man-hole in Hope- street, opposite the New Arcade premises. He pointed out that although the Council had not given its consent to the work being done, the hole had been made. He thought that ought not to be. He also hoped the owners would be called upon to make good the flags which had been broken. Mr Done hoped the Surveyor would see that the work was done. M r Benson called attention to the broken flag- stones in Hope-street, further up the street than Mr Simon Jones' shop. The Mayor said the matter would receive atten. tion. The minutes were then confirmed. A BREEZE OVER THE SMITHFIELD. The Town Clerk read the minutes of the meeting of the Smithfield and Cuntagious Diseases (Animals) Acts Committee, held on the 15th inst., declaring the Well House and Three Tuna premises free from swine fever. The Borough Surveyor having sub- mitted a plan and report showing suggested altera- tions at the Smithfield, with an estimate of the cost at 9175, to oover alterations at the main entrance and consequent further re-arrangement of pens, and providing covered sheds on either side of the main gate for calves and fat pigs the Com- mittee recommended the Council to approve of the plan and report presented, subject to the width of the new gate being increased from twelve to fifteen feet by double wrought iron gates being provided, affording the enlarged width suggested. A letter was read from Mr Councillor Nuttall, in which he pretested against the proposed alteration. He believed it would be a waste of money. It was only a short time ago that JE200 had been paid to widen the street at the entrance, and if the change were made, that improvement would be lost. Alderman Samuel said he, too, wished to protest against such considerable alteration. It was pro- posed to block the gateway up where the collector could see every man and every conveyance passing into the Smithfield, and to open up an entrance further down the lane, which appeared to him to be absurd. It seemed to him that all this had been carried out to please one auctioneer who had been called The Corporation Pet." (Laughter.) The alteration would be a waste of money altogether. Alderman Richard Jones said that a more foolish thing never was. Alderman Jno. Jones said he did not profess to know much about the Smithfield Committee. Mi Benson said he rose to a point of order. The recommendation of the Committee was before the Council, Alderman Jno. Jones said he was perfectly in order. Mr Benson Two members have already spoken and brought forth nothing. Alderman Jones I protest against such insulting language being used against me when I have said nothing. Continuing, the Alderman said it seemed absurd to him to close the gateway in the corner, and open one in the middle, and he regarded it as a matter of mechanics to be an absurd proposition. He should be very glad when the printing of the minutes came into operation, for it was an extremely difficult thing sometimes to challenge the directions, resolutions, or recommendations of a committee, and one very often voted upon questions in iguor- ance, not liking to ask too many questions. (Hear, hear.) Mr Soames thought the proposed arrangement would be far more convenient for entering the Smithfield. Mr Benson said this was the fifth or sixth time this unfortunate matter was referred to the Smith. field Committee. As one of the members of the committee, he thouglir, that when the members endeavoured to carry out the wishes of those who frequented the Smithfield to the best of their ability the Council should support them, notwith- standing that some of the nietnber3 were button- holed-- Mr Done rose to a point of order. The Mayor I must ask you to withdraw those remarks, Mr Benson. Mr Benson proceeded to speak, when Mr Done said he again rose to order, and said that no member of the Council had been button- holed, and that each came there with the very best iutentions. Mr Benson: I decline to withdraw. Mr Done I shall remain standing until vou withdraw those remarks. After a little more parleying, Mr Benson said in order to proceed with the business he would with- draw. He said the question had been before them for many months. The Council were tying the hands of the committee, and preventing them from doing anything. It was not the intention of the committee to please one auctioneer, or auv single person, out to please the public generally, and not the gentleman who had been called the Corpora- tion pet." If those members who had opposed the recommendation of the committee were prepared with some better plan, they would be glad to hear of it. The gateway which the committee proposed to make at the centre of the Smithfield would be fifteen feet wide, and would admit the largest I vehicle that might go into the Smithfield. They would also do away with the presence of irrespon- sible persons at the gates, and place their collector of tolls, their Sanitary Inspector, there, and he would have an opportunity of knowing whether he got every penny lor the various heads of cattle that went into the Smithfield. It was intended to use the present entrance by placing a turnstile in it for pedestrians. Mr Thomas Jones said that as a member of the Smithfield Committee, he viewed the subject as a very difficult one. (Hear, luar.) It had been before them ever since he was a member of the Council. There was no doubt that the Council would have to do something for the Smithfield, for the accommodation at present for pigs and sheep was not sufifcient. Shelters were also required for I the calves, and on this point there was a great deal of complaining on the part of the farmers. Mr Lloyd, the auctioneer, required more accommoda- tion for pigs and calves, so did Mr Jones, aud so did the public. He would ask those who con- demned the plans of the Committee if they could do something better. (Hear, hear.) Mr Prichard said he was a member of the Com- mittee, and knew that after careful consideration had been given to the matter, the recommendation of the Committee had been set on one side. He would recommend that as the subject was a very important one, the whole Council should resolve I itself into a committee to consider it, so that every individual member might have an opportunity of I expressing an opinion. (Hear, bear.) Mr Murless, who regretted having been to J Liverpool that day and unable to be present at the commencement cf the debate, said that some time ago the Smithfield Committee were a-ked to meet the two auctioneers at the Smithfield with the view of ascertaining what would satisfy them, and at the same time what would give increased accommodation to the public. At first the auctioneers' views were very different, and it was apparent that whatever the Committee would do would satisfy one, and dissatisfy the other. When the Committee almost made up their minds to take their own course the auctioneers agreed to a certain scheme as that which was suggested to the I Council for adoption. He was rather surprised that there was a great amount of opposition to the I scheme. There was no doubt that unless they did something at once they would lose their trade, and at present the Smithfield was about the only Corporation property that paid, and it would be a pity to do anything to injure it. (Hear, hear.) The Mayor said that if the minutes had been printed that heated discussion would have been saved. He was sorry some things had been said I by some of the members. Ultimately it was decided by seven votestofourto refer the question back to the Committee, but at a later stage of the meeting, On the motion of Mr B. Owen, the Council decided to resolve itself into committee to con- sider the subject at the close of the business. I SWIKE FEVER. I The minutes of the Smithfield and Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act Committees held on April 17th were read, declaring the yard situate at the Black Lion Inn. Hope-street, and yard in Priory- street. in the occupation of Mr Millington a!so styes in a garden in Derby-road and yard in Albert- street, both in the occupation of Mr Samuel Jone; and also Albert-street, Stanley-street, and Derby- road, Hightown, and all premises abutting thereon swine fever infected places." On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Ald. Samuel, the report was adopted. Mr Prichard said it was stated at the County Council that the fever came from Shropshire. Mr Soames asked how the Council's arrange- menta with the County Council were progressing. The Town Clerk said he had communicated with I the Clerk to thu County Council. Aid. Samuel said the matter was low down on the agenda paper. The Town Clerk said he hoped the matter would be dealt with because all the negotiations were complete. OTHER COMMITTEES. I The minutes of the Finance and Lighting uom-I mitteea were read and confirmed. THE SMITHFIELD TOLLS. Mr Higgins reported that the tolls for Apni amounted to 937 49 7d, compared with £ 35 133 3d received last year, showing au increase of I il lls 4d. THE FIRE BRIGADE. j The Mayor moved-" That the best tnanns ui the Council be tendered to the members of the Prince of Wales" olunteer Fire Brigade, for their services during the twelve months ended the 25th March, 1891." The members of the Brigade were always ready to do their duty, and were always to be depended upon. Ald. Samuel had great pleasure in seconding the resolution, which was agreed to unanimously. The Town Clerk reported that he had received a letter from Ald. R. W. Evans regretting his inability to be present. THE AUDIT. 1 he Town Clerk reported that the Corporation accounts for the year ended Lady-Day were duly audited on April 22nd. THE CENSUS. Mr Prichard asked if the Town Clerk had any information to convey to the Council with regard to the census. The Town Clerk said he had not, adding that he was precluded by the Registrar-General from giving any information. Mr Done The population of Oswestry has been made public. If it is known in Oswestry and not here, we are very much behind. (Laughter.) Mr Bevan (sottovoce): It will settle a lot of bets, Mr Mayor. (A laugb.) The Council then went into committee to consider the Smithfield question.

WREXHAM BOROUGH BAND CONCERT. On Monday evening a concert was given in the Public Hall in aid of the treasury of the Wrexham Borough Brass Band, which just now is in need of replenishing. It will perhaps be convenient to say here, that the band consists of members who give their services, and who play upon excellent in. struments provided by a committee. The instru. mentalists are very efficiently conducted by Mr Jag. Ingham, and they have for their object the provision of music for the. people. This object has been kept in view very well so far, but the future efforts of the band depend very largely upon the pecuniary support which the public gives to the members of the committee. These gentlemen, who will be willing to receive subscriptions, and who arranged the concert on Monday, are the mayor (Dr. H. Venables Palin), ex-ofifcio Mr J. F. Edisbury, J.P., president; Ald. R. W. Evans, vice-president Mr T. B. Barton, hon. treasurer Mr W. C. Bay ley, hon. sec. pro. tem. Mr W. Prichard, J.P. Councillors B. Owen, G. Bevan, and R. H. Done; Messrs. J. A. Chadwick, J. Ingham, E. Phennah, and G. Jones. The chair at the concert was taken by Sir Robert Cunliffe, Bart., who said Mr Edisbury, the presi- dent of the band committee, whom they all knew as a kind friend to all good objects, had asked him to say that the band had been established last year. It had played in various parts of the town, and had also assisted charitable objects therefore the band had a claim upon all who had an interest in Wrexham. At the bottom, however, was a ques- tion of finance. Nothing was to be had in that world except at a certain price, and they could not keep the band going on nothing at all. (Laughter.) There was a debt of £60 upon the instruments. Those who were present supported the band by their presence, and he hoped they would make it known to their friends. (Applause.) The following was the programme :— Selection "Don Pedro," (Round).The Band Song. If Doughty Deeds," (Sullivan) .Mr Aikell Song Tae Old Sun Dial," (Lane).Mrs Kirkham Jones Part sonz (a) Eveninsr," (H. Leslie) (b) II When Even- ing's Twilight," (II arton). W rexhilm Quartette Party Violin ho,o Keverie," ( Vieuxtemps) .Miss Dowdall Pianoforte solo..The Moonlight Sonata," (Beethoven) Mr C Morton Bailey, F.C.O. Song. "The Better land," (Cowen) Mrs Evans Humorous sketch Mr Greenwood Grand selection. Golden Beehive," (Bi-eesant).Tae Band Song. Killarney." (Balfe).Mtn Kirkham Jones French song ilirfi Evans Song. Why must we say good bye," (Edith Coots). Mr Arkell Olee Forsaken,"(J. L. Hatton).Wrexham Quartetta Party Cornet solo. Rule Britannia," (with variations) (J. Hartinaiin) Mr James Ingham Humorous sketch Atr Greenwood Slow M.arca. E!epbant," (II. Von Dertnchden).Tho Band Finale-" God save the Queen." The band played their selections with a great deal of care, and there was good expression Mr Ingham is to be congratulated upon his work, and the members of the band deserve very high praise for the progress shown. This progress we hope is an earnest of better things yet to come. Mr Arkell sang his tno eongs with his customary good taste, and received well-merited applause. Mrs Kirkham Jones created a sensation with her first song. She has a good stage presence, a good style, and a rich contralto voice. This lady, whom we hope to hear often again, is a great acquisition to the musical forces of the district. The Wrex- ham Quartett Party sang three numbers. They performed their part with judgment and efficiency. These gentlemen, who have so kind a heart towards all good causes, have been successful in introducing local audiences to many musical treasures, which must otherwise have remained hidden. In this respect alone they are an educational body of wide utility, and as an ex- ample of musical training, as useful as they are pleasing. In consequence of illness Miss Edisbury, who was to have bsen the accompanist, was unable to be present, and on this account Mra A. Ll. Hughes, who was to have given a violin solo, was absent. In the room of the latter lady the Misses Dowdall were asked, and they kindly gave their services. Miss Dowdall played the pianoforte, and her sister the violin. We have previously spoken of these ladies' extreme proficiency, and it is pleasing to note tint the audience insisted upon an encore for the Reverie." The piece given in re- sponse was Sous la feuillee," by Thome. Mr C. Morton Bailey, F.C.O., gave as his solo the so-called Moonlight" sonata of Beethoven. There is much romance about this composition, which, however, does not stand inquiry. It is supposed to be the expression of the composer's unrequited passion for the Countesi Giulietta Guicciardi, to whom it is dedicated, but it is supposed that eveu the dedication is an accident. The work consists of three inoverneuts-aft(tylo sostenuto, allegretto and trio, and presto agitato. It is melodious in every movement, and is, perhaps, one of the most popular of Beethoven's sonatas, although, by the way, it is not in strict sonata form. Mr Bailey gave a very interesting perfor- mance of this work. He displayed that light touch which we have previously noted, and his technique was excellent. The reading he gave was very satisfactory, but we do not think enough was made of the adagio. A little more crispness too in the presto would have been acceptable, but the per- formance was delightful, and it is pleasing to note that the audience with whom sonatas are not too popular, was liberal of its praise. Mrs Evans gave two songs, her latter one being very pleasing. Mr Greenwood's humorous sketches were very popular. He is, as everyone knows, vastly fuany, and wherever and whenever he appears he captures his audience. We have now only to mention Mr Jas. Ingman's cornet solo, in which he was accompanied by Mr Aldhelm Parfitt. Mr Ingham never played better, his tone and phrasing were excellent. Before the close of the concert, Mr Edisbury proposed, and Sir Robert Egerton seconded, a vote of thanks to the Chairman and others who had contributed to the success of the concert. This was carried aern. con. It should be mentioned that Mr Morton Bailey acted as accompanist with great care. The Com. mittee also desire to thank the Chairman, and Messrs Strachan and Evans for the loan of plants for the platform, and 3Iessrs Crane and Sous for the use of a Kirkinan's upright iron grand. -+-

INTERESTING PRESENTATION. I On Friday evening, in connection with the Bible Class of the Queeu-sfereet Congregational Church, a tea meeting was held in the schoolroom, when about seventy partook of an excellent repast, supplied by Mr W. Harrison Williams, Rogent- street and Ruabon-rcad. The following ladies presided at the tea tables :-Miss M. J. Roberts, Greenfield, Poplar-road Miss Williams, Spring- road, Rhosddu; Miss M. E. Davies, Cunliffe- street, Rhcsddu Miss Lloyd. High-street Miss Bryan, Chester-street Miss M. E. Jones, Albert- street, Hightown Miss Griffiths, Infirmary Miss S. Edwards, Roxburgh-place. Subsequently a very I successful miscellaneous concert was held, presided I over by the Rev. David Roberts, D.D., pastor. The following programme was e&ciently given, all the performers save two being connected with the chapel :-Tbc first song, "Gwlad yr Eistcddvodau," was very creditably sung by Mr W. Jones, High- town. The accompaniment was played with particularly good taste by Master J. Oiven Jones (Messrs Crane and Son, Regent-street). Next the song, "Father, pray with me to-night," was sweetly sung by MissGladys Williams. "What is beautiful,' sung by Miss Bryan, was well rendered. The song, sung by Mr E. Roberts, "Give me back my sword*" was sung with commendable effect. A recitation entitled Praw f o wirionedd y Beib! by Master T. Llewelyn Jones, was well rendered. Song, The Railway Porter (in character), by Mr E. D. Jones, was capitally sung. It was encored, and proved a welcome item in the pro- gramme. Miss M. J. Roberts aang The old arm chair" with marked effect, her intonation being perfect, The recitation, Llengcyn o Gymro," by Mr W. Parry, was amusing. The humorous trio, A little farm well tilled," sung by Messrs Jones, Parry and Roberts, as usual proved popular. A recitation ot 1, The charge of the Light Brigade." by Mr H. E. Roberts was good. The song, Side by side," was tastefully sung by Miss L!oyd. Recitation, "The newsboy's debt," by Mr J. Elias Roberts. The song, Robin Adair," sung by Miss Bessie Jones, was rendered in a pleasing manner, then followed the song, I- Dim ond deilen," Mr J. Lloyd Price, who possesses a good bass voice. Mr Edward Jones, Hightown, sung Can Caradosr," and displayed his excellent baritone voice. Quartett, "'Neath the palms," sung by Misses M. E. Davies, Williams, Bryan and Pritchard, was a pleasing feature, and quite a novelty. The humming portion of the piece was cleverly done by the ladies. Mr J. P. Davies moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Harrison Williams for the excellent tea provided, and also those that so ably and willingly assisted at the concert, and made special mention of the valuable services rendered by the accompanist (Master J. Owen Jonev). This motion was seconded by Mr Rowlands and put to the meeting by the chairman, which was carried unanimously. During the interval an interesting presentation I I t ( a III. was made by Dr. Roberts, on behalf of the Bible Class, to Mr Joseph Edwards, Roxburgh-place, who for the last 20 years has filled the position of teacher of the class. The presentation consisted of a large and excellent portrait of himself, ex- ecuted by Mr D. G. Thomas, Hope-street, and an illuminated address, both of which were works of art, and were on view for several days at the establishment of Messrs Rogers and Jenkins, Hope-street. The address was as follows I Anerchiad i Mr Joseph Edwardr. I ANWTIi Syft,-Fel aelodau o'r Doubarth Beiblaidd ynglyn a Chapel Queen-street, Gwrecsam, dymunem eioh llongyfarch yn y modd mwyaf caredig ar derfyn again mlynedd o'ch gwasanaeth ymro(idgar fel ein hathraw. Mae eich diwydrwydd a'ch llafur, eich cysondeb a'ch prydlondeb yn ein cynnulliadau, eich ymdrechion i'n haddyagu a'n hegwyddori yn yr Ysgrythyrau, eich cynghorion a'ch cyfarwyddiadau ffyddiawn, a'ch esiampl deilwng, yn ein cymbell i ddymuno arnoch i dderbyn yr anerchiad hon, ynghyd a darlun o honoch eich hunan, fel arwydd feolian o'n serch a'n parch, can ddymuno i chwi lawer o nyiiyduoedi eto i gyflawni yr un gwasanaeth. Arwyddwyd ar ran y dosbarth. J. P. DAVIES, Cadeirydd. J. GRIFFITHS, Trysorydd. J. ELIAS ROBERTS, Ysgrifenydd. Ebrill 3, 1891. The Rev. D. Roberts, in making the presenta- tion, feelingly referred to Mr Edwards' connection with the church, and particularly the Bible Class, and asked his acceptance of the presentation as a slight token of their esteem and regards for him as their teacher.—Mr James Morris and Mr J. Rowlands, on behalf of the Weekly Bible Class, and Mr D. G. Roberts, on behalf of the Sunday Mornings Young People's Meeting, heartily endorsed Mr Roberts' remarks. Mr Joseph Edwards, who was much affected, in responding, said he thanked them sincerely for their kindness, but considered himself unworthy of the presentation, as what he had done had always been a labor of love, and that he had been already amply repaid by performing what he considered to be his simple duty. On the motion of Mr Edwards, seconded by Mr J. Ezra Roberts, a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Dr. Roberts for his valuable services in the chair. The Secretary read a letter from Mr R. Roberts, Water Works, expressing regret at not being able to be present at the meeting owing to indisposition. The committee, of which Mr John Elias Roberts is secretary, are to be congratulated on the success of one of the most pleasant meetings ever held in connection with the Queen-street Bible Class.

A LONG AND HONORED MINISTRY. As many of cur readers know, the Rev. David Roberts, D.D., completes the 20th year of his pastorate of the Queen-street Congregational Church on Sunday, but owing to his having promised to occupy the pulpit of Zion Chapel on that day, he took an opportunity to refer to the event in Queen-atreet on Sunday evening. He took his text, Gen. xxxi, and the 38-41 verses, This twenty years have I been with thee, Thug have I been twenty years in thy house," &c. In the courae of his sermon, the rev. gentleman referred to the many changes which had taken place in Wrexham during that long period with the exception of the Rev. Mr Jerman's every pulpit in the town had changed its occupant, while in the whole of the county, he (the rev. doctor) was the only minister amongst the i Congregationaliats who was still in harness. He congratulated the congregation upon the measure of success which had attended their efforts. They had cleared off £1,000 of a debt which remained on the chapel, in addition to which their general con- tributions had amounted to close upon £ 6,000. Although during the twenty years, more than 1,000 members had come and gone, the church was now much stronger numerically than whenheentered on his ministry amongst them. The gospel of our L-)rti Jesus Christ had always been pi eached in its purity and simplicity, nor had the trumpet ever given an uncertain sound from that pulpit. The cross of Christ was ever held before them, and Calvary had a prominent place in the ministry. He had endeavoured to provide them all with suitable spiritual food in abundance-to those of tull age, strong meat, and milk for the babes. The sinners had been faithfully warned to flee from the wrath to come, and the refuge had been clearly pointed out to them. No point of doctrine had been left unexplained, and they had been providel with the facilities to become teachers as far as in him lay. There was scarcaly a scripture character that had not been held up before them, either ai a warning or for example. Pharaoh, Bilshazz r, Herod and Judas bad been in that pulpit Noah, Daniel, and Job had been frequently intro- duced to them. Elijah had been again summoned from heaven to warn them. David, Isaiah, and the prophets had ascended those pulpit stairs with him, neither had the voice of Peter and of Paul and of John been silent. They had together soared the heights of every mountain from Moriah, Siuai, Ebal, Hor, Tabor, Senir, Hermon, and Carmel, even to Calvary. They had been led unto the living fountains of water, they had stood by Jordan, had crossed Cedron, and had dwelt by the brook Cherith, the streams of the river that maketh glad the City of God had been diverted to them more than once, and they had ben invited to drink of the pure river of water of life, as clear as crystal. They had been brought into every garden, from Eden to Gethsemane, and the garden of Joseph of Arimathea. Batteries had been planted upon every high hill to cast down imaginations, and every- thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God. Every shaft in the quiver had been puc to the bow from time to time there was no buckler within the tower that had not been girded on. There was no emotion that had not been appealed to-attempts had been made to excite their fears and to animate their hopes, to quicken their love and to inspire tendencies towards God in their hearts, and hatred towards sin in their breasts. During this extended period how measureless had been the benefits they had received? how infinite had been the loving kindness of God towards them? how patiently had his long-suffering and for- bearance borne with them ? how great had his own shortcomings and unworthiness been? and what remissness were they all not answerable for? Still, they could that day raise their Ebenczer, and say Hitherto hath the Lord helped us."

ABERGELE. I ABOUT A PBOMISSORT NOTE-At Buigor County Court, on Monday, Rice Jon-?8, cattle dealer, Abergele, was sued by Thomas Evans, faruer, Peny- gritli, Amlwjh, fo- £ 22 17s 8 J, due upon a promissory note. The case was renaiitad from the superior court, Mr S. R. Dew appearing for the plaint'ff, and Mr Wallis Davies for the defendant, who counter-claimed. After the case had proceeded some length, it was ad- journed for the production of the defendant's bank book.

HOLYWELL. I BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The annual meeting was held on Friday, when Mr James Reney proposed, and Mr J. Kerfoot Evans seconded the re-election of Mr J. Scott Bankes as chairman.—The Clerk said it might be interesting to the Board to know this was the tenth time in succession that Mr Bankes had been re-elected. Since the formation of the Board to the present time there had only been two chairmen- the late Lord Mostyn, who filled the post for forty- five yearp, and Mr Bankes.—The motion was carried. -Mr Bankep, in reply, said he had received nothing but kindness from the Board since he had been chair- man.—The vice- chairmen-Messrs James Reney and Wm. Thomas—were also re-appointed.—The resigna- tion of Miss Margaret Jones, the workhouse school- mistresp, was received, and it was decided to advertise for a successor.—The Clerk reported the balance in the hands of the treasurer to be £1.213, and chcqnea weie drawn for £572, of which £470 was for out-relief for the ensuing fortnight.

ELLESMERE. f i LOCAL BOARD.—At the meeting on Monday, Mr B. R. C. Tower was unanimously re-elected chair. man. BOARD OF GUARDIANS -At the meeting on Tues- day, the Master reported the number in the House, first week, 52. against 57 last year second week, 52, against 57. Out-relief administered during the fort- night, Ellesniere district, J617 Is 101 per Mr Williams, Haniner, 213 1-A di<-ctiBsion followed as to the inconvenience of some of the present out-reiief stations, and the case of the suspended relieving oflicer was also gone into.-Tiie Chairman (Mr S. K. Nlailiwaring), at the conclusion of the discussion, said he supposed there would be an inquiry into the matter some day. It was most unsatisfactory as it I was at preteiit.riia matter then dropped. _— I

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LLANGOLLEN. I PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY. Before iiora Trevor, in the chair, Major Cross, Capt. Beat. J. C. Edwards, Esq., and R. M. Biddulph, ksq. RENEWAL OF POWDER LICENCES. Uul. I ? ?- A.) U1.A1. ID-U I Powder licences were renowen Lu i. itc iL as P. Colliery Co., the Chirk Castle Lime and Stone. Co., the Brynkinalt Colliery Co., Mr J. C. Edwards, the Glyn Ceiriog Gran!te Co.. the Llangollen Lime and Fluxing Co., and Mr F. E. Rooper. THE TRANSFER OF LICENCES. I The licence of the Forester's Inn. Llangollen, was transferred ta R. LI. Baker, that of the Cross Keys, Llangollen, to George Henry Seeley, and that of the Cambrian Hotel, Llangollen, to Edward Lloyd. Richard Brereton applied for the transfer of the licence of the Church-street Vaults.-Superintendent Wilde said Mr Brereton had kept the Shropshire Inn, at Eyton, and had been convicted once within the last twelve months for Sunday trading. The application was refused. E. J. Roberta applied for the transfer of the White Lion Inn, Llangollen. Supt. Wilde said an intoxi- cated man had been served with drink by the appli- cant a few daya ago, after he had been refused drink at other places. Proceedings would have been taken against the applicant, but ftir the fact tkiat the licence had not been transferred to him. He understood that the applicant had only been in charge of the honse for a few weeks, and during that time he had not con- ducted it as he ought to have done.—The Applicant said he would not have served the man with drink, if he had known that he was drunk.—The application was refused. DR. GKTRIN DAVIES AND VACCINATION. Dr. Gethin Davies, of the Baptist College, Llan- gollen, was summoned for not having his child vaccinated. The defendant did not appear. Mr Edwin Foulkes, ralieving officer to the Corwen i Union, said Dr. Davies was summoned to appear at the last Court, but an application was made to adjourn the case until the present Court. At the last meeting of the Board of Guardians, Dr. Davies under- took to give satisfaction to the Board, and witness had thus been instructed to apply for the withdrawal of the summons for the present. Dr. Davies had given a medical certificate to the effect that the child was not in a he state to be vaccinated. The child was now four years old, and ought to have been vacci- nated within three months of its birth. If the child was unfit to be vaccinated, it was the duty of the parents to send witness a medical certificate notifying that fact. Dr. Davies had declined to supply witness with a certificate, and had not done so until he had been summoned. The Board were not anxious to press the case, and had decided to see what Dr. Davies would do within the next two months. The Magistrates' Clerk asked why the child had not been vaccinated, seeing that it was four years old ? Mr Foulkes said Dr. Davies had not had the child vaccinated, and he had refused to give him a medical certificate to the effect that the child was unfit to be vaccinated. He wrote to witness sometime since to say he was convinced that it was wrong to have the child vaccinated, and that lie was prepared to bear the consequences. Capt. Best: The fact is that this certificate ought to have been produced over three years ago ? Mr Foulkes: Yes He ought to have supplied me with a certificate every two months. The summons was finally aUowed to be withdrawn, no order being made as to costs. SUNDAY DRINKING. I P.C. Brooks charged John Owens, a collier, living at Vroneyavilte, with being found on the premises of the Rookmau Arms, Vroncysyllte, on Sunday, April 5th. The officer said that the defendant said he slept in Llangollen on the previous night, but, on inquil ies being made, that was found not to be the case. The defendant resided about half-a-mile fr..m the Rock- man A,-ma. The defendant was fined 53 and costs.- James Phillips, collier, Black Park. was charged by P.C. Bennett with being drunk and disorderly at the parish of Chirk, on Sunday, April 5*h. Fined 2.3 6 1 and costs.—Sergt. Hugh Jones charged Richard Edwards, a laborer, of Garth, Trevor, with being drunk and disorderly on the Dee B.-idge, Llangollen, on the night of Sunday, April 19th. Fined 5g and costs. DRUNKENNESS. I Sergt. Hugh Jones charged John Jones, tailor, Price's Square. Church-street, Llangollen, with being I I drunk and disorderly in Church-street, on April 21st. Fined 2g Cd and costs. I RIDING WITHOUT LAMPS. I Sergr. Jones charged John Evatis. blacksmith, Oak- street, and Samuel Davies, laborer, Mill-street, with riding a bicycle and tricycle resptctively without lamp", an hour after sunset. The Sergeant said on April 24th, the defendants were riding along Queen-street at halt-past eight. It was pilch dark, and they had no lamps.-Fined Gd and costs ea.ch. I CRUELTY. BY A TVIENACERIE MANAGER. Charles Wotnbwell, manager of Jiostock's Men- agerie, was charged by Inspector W. H. Robbins, of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Atiimate, with cruelty to a horse.—Inspector Robbing said he saw the defendant at about 6 a.m. on Monday, March 16th, tying a horse behind a van in Abbot-street, Wrexham. He said he was going on to Llangollen. Witness said the horse was unfit to travel, and that he had already been cautioned about it. He said he would not take the horse, but he after. wards did so. Witness telegraphed to Sergeant Jones, with referenct: to the matter, and followed the defendant to Llangollen. He saw the horse which was diseased in the knee of the off fore leg. The limb was very much inflamed, and from the harnees tnarks the horse had evidently been worked on the road between Llangollen and Wrexham. The de- fendant had bought the horse at Holt to kill for the beastf, and instead of doing so, he had taken it to Bangor, then to Wrexham, and then tj L'angollen. The horse was killed at Llangollen. A suinmotis had been taken out against the defendant for the last meeting, but the police were unable to serve the summous. Witness finally served him with it at Buckley, on April 3rd, Sergt. Jones said on March 16th he watched the menagerie come into the town. When witness was noticed, the horse in question was turned up the hill by the canal. He could see that the horse had beau worked. The defendant was fined 22 and costs. I TAFFV BY A- BOY. I Elias E lwardz,, a boy aged thiitaen s-ears, anti of Mr John Edwards, Boundary Cottage, Glyndyfrdwy, was brought up in custody, charged with stealini three letters and eightpence, the property of Mr Morris Henry Roberts, cabinet maker, Llangollen. Tile Prosecutor said the prisoner had been in his service as erratici ooy, sinca the end of January of the present year. He was sent on Saturday morning with letters for the ten o'clock post. Pioseeutor gave him money to pay the postage. He returned, and was sent again between eleven and twelve with seven letters, and was given a shilling to pay the postage. Prosecutor did not see him again for some time after. The servant brought in t-.Yo letters, and handed them to his wife, and she gave them to him. The two letters were amongst those he had handed to the prisoner that morning. The letters each contained a cheque, and were unopened. When the prisoner cima back he was asked for the change out of the shilling. He was then sent with the two letters to the Pust Office, and given twopence to piy for the postaga. Prisoner said he had placed th., change on the table in the kitchen, but afterwards he admitted keeping it. He said he had spent it in having a ride on a tricycle, and in buying some cakes aud ginger ale. Hannah Ruber's, servant in the employ of the prosecutor, said on Saturday she found two letters in tin yard under the ashbox. P.C. Wiliiams said at about half-past three on Saturday lie received information from the prosecutor that the prisoner had stolen 81 and three letters. He went to the prisoner and charged him with stealing SJ. He denied it at first, and then he said NI), it was 6 i." He also said he had spent threepence for a tricycle ride, three-half-pence for cakes, and three- liAlf-p-nce for ginger ate. Witness then charged him with stealing three letters, and he also denied that at first, but afterwards said he had hidden two under the box; and that he had opened the third letter, aud had torn it up. Prisoner was then locked tp. The prisoner was tllen charged with stealing a letter, containing £2 8i 6d from Mr Roberts. The prosecutor said the letter contained H2 8s 6] in postal orders and stamps. On the morning of March 28h, lie gave the prisoner the letter. He put the postal orders and stamps into the letter in the presence of the prisoner. The letter was addressed to Yarmouth. He found afterwards that the lettir had not arrived, and he questioned the boy. who said he remembered the letter and had postad it. Pio jeculor then reported to the Post Office authorities that the letter wai missing. He had not seen the letter or its contents since he gave it to the prisoner to post. P.C. Williams said he received information that a letter had been lost on March 28:.h by the prosecutor. On Monday he charged the prisoner with stealing it. The prisoner said, Scrgt. Jones also being present, that lie had taken it and had thrown it over the bridge into the river by the Royal Hotsl. Seigt. Hugh Jones corroborated. The prisoner, on being charged, said he did ii.t open the 1 Iter before throwing it into the river. The prosecutor said he did not wish to press the I case. The Bench ordered twelve strokes of the birch rod to be administered to the prisoner, and the Chairman hoped it would be a warning to him and to other boys. SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF A CHILD. I On Monday morning an inquest was held in the County Hall, before Mr B. H. Thelwall, coroner, and a jury, of which Mr "hoinag Davies was foreman, touching the death of Ellen Hughes, aged four months. illegitimate child of Margaret Hughes, a married woman, who for some years past iias beeu I living apart from her husband. The Coroner said happily the case they had to investigate was one which happened but very seldom, especially in a place like Llangollen. It appeared this child, which was four mouths old, and died on Monday, waa the illegitimate child of one Margaret Hughes, who for Home reason or another had beeu for several years separated from her husband. This woman, apparently from forty to fifty years old, seemed to lead a very loose and irregular life, and some two or three weeks ago it had been suggested to the police that this child was being neglected. Inquiries were made, and it wai found that the child had been vaccinated, but the police were satisfied at the time that there was no wilful neglect. It was felt, however, that now the child had died suddenly, and that because it was illegitimate, the circum- stances surrounding the case were of a rather suspici- om nature, ard it would be a satisfaction to the public to have an itiqueft. He would that day simply ask them to view the body, and t'len attend at that room I to adjourn the inquiry to another day. The mother of the child lives in a room in Willow- strept, L!an(j' lien. At the time the jury went to view the body, she sat crying bitterly on the only j chair which wa in the room, while the b 2tly of the chiid, jn t in the it,tte it was in I when it died on ?I?nd?y, WM laid on a heap !,of clothing, en a box in the cell tre of the room. Beyond this, and some bed clothes, and a few broken crockery, no other furniture was to be seen in the room. The inquiry was subsequently adjourned to Satur- day, and a post mortem examination of the body of 1 the child wat ordered to be made.

BUCKLEY. ST. JOHN'S CONGREGATIONAL CHUBCIL-on Th?? day a service of aon?. entitled "Hia Mother's B??' was given at th? church. Mr John D?i?Mr" WHtow, conducted. Me John D?.?M 0?)? v' I presided at the organ. The  q\larteu.. &c., were given by Miss Gr;Sth? Mi? ??'' Griffiths, Mr William P?ry, and Master J. R  The piece waa well done, but the attendance w? a?t as Jare as it might have been. The coc?nect?i?'? p.? were given by the Rev. J. Vinaon Stephen! ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. Buckley has, in hunting parlance, given the lead to local towns in orchestral m"trs. It now Dom???- & strinK hand which is a credit to the place andTM^~ll £ to Mr W S Stephenson, who condoctTit ^l the members are employed in hard daily t?i' but? have a love for music, and the result n?f Y? tuition has been that a capable little orchest^ k^ been formed. The count.y has long acSow? ? the fame of Buckley for e.rthw.i l thriving community continues as at the presen? will be "S willing to accept its example in m,«ic ;a the other and more prosaic matter. The Socio J^h for its president 1"jor Gibson. and for iu presidents Mr G. A. Parry, C.C., and \? IWZ'* Catherall. It gave its first concert on MondY ay fn ?  C.mglegationl Schoolroom, in the presen-e of a large audience. The following was the r r March, Hungarian," The Orchestrt • so^^T Winter Story." Miss Maggie Jones • violin > Bravoura," Mr WiUIaMm?aggie ?one? '?' ? son?.?  ?v;?  ?'' it. Billet," Mr J. HoydJone.; cornet ?"ZSr-?'?? ? accompaniment), The Lost Chord Mr T Griffiths ?ng. "Three Old Maids of £ » Maggie Jones Gavotte in F, Tha S ? ?h ?? = intermezzo, Forget me m t," The Orchest™ 30nS. "'&1' "1 J Summer ahower, Mi.s Ma?i. Jon?? ??' Chanson sans pa1"de8," Mr W. « StephenLon song, "Keeked in the cradle of \hedee??-'? Lloyd Jones; violin solo, 5 h a?.. ?"' B.ri.t). Mr William, eon? ?,? <»> Mggia Jones cornet solo, The Ja.. Gu&:hs. The performances of hi «P -Mr very satisfactory, and for the gavofa a hearty eDCOnt was given. Alias Jones won ,wIden o?.- by sweet singing, and Mr Lloyd Jones crea1 t4 r~ able impression. Mr Winiams'so? ?'?' appreciated, as were those vi ven hv Mr Mr Stephenson. Tne accompanist weTr-nv T?' ?'? Owen (Rhos), Miss Jones (Wrexha£ m) Ra* (Buckley). The following ara the nl of the (Buckley). The folluwitig are thA natijes of '? instrumentulifats Violins, Mar?e ? th"  ? ???. Wiiiian?, Isaac Powell. W. Po?j!'r E. Gregory, R. Davie., J. Davies ind r- °?. ''?y. ?. viola, Mr G.enviite Jone.; vXee? \?r'' ?'?' Hu mphreye contra bas, Mr T. Crom.n» ¥ Clement WiHi.ma piee?o A? ?? .??"??' ?' ? 2ornets, Mes.r.. Jas. Griul?.!? T Aa^h Ellis euphonium, Mr E. Davies- troinhy Humphreys; pianoforte, Miss 'i:?' ?? '???- praise is due t) Mr T. Crooner ?oa?" ? ??' secretary to the movement. c-

CHIRK. THE FORTHCOMING FETE.-In another c.'?n will be found an advertisement containi.?J????:t ttcular? of the arrangements which have h.l °??' for the Rrand fete and athletic Mh ?i? wi!! be held.nWh:t-Mon? in Chirk 5?e Park kind permission of Mr Myddelton Bidd?ph)' undj? the au p.CM of Chirk United Friendly Society An e aborate pro?ra?tuo hM been urep?e.J whi^, In eludes attractive amusem"nts for old a. I v Facilities will be provided for travel cnth?u??rea-- Westeru Railway.

MALPAS. n n PICKET ?LUB.-ARenerat n?tin? of this dub was held in the Jubilee Hall on S?tur?y evening There was a moderate attendance the e?ir??' ,-copied by the Rev J. D. GnS?ha" it, finaS st t'ment  a batauce on thead.??ideof about ?9. It was thought durable to clear ? c ? amount as early as possible, and the secrttiries who were subsequently elected, were asked to make a Rp,il appeal to those not who had already subecribed. Four names were added to the already goodly li-t of vice- uresidents namely, Mtssri. Robert ilowarj. J. D. Hartley, the HOIl. G. O.mesby Gore, and Cap; ,ill McClmtock, Bunbury. The Captain (Yr E. Jordison), and the Vice-Captain (Colonel Barnston> ?TVe-e'ecte:\ as well aa the Hon. Treasurer (Mr M.  DAnily). t Mcrtt.r.ea app..i,?d were SMi r W. Bradbury and Mr G. Whit. the latter being re-elected. Mr F. Tomkin waa elected m Ctw committee, in the place of Mr F. Hartshorn, who had expressed a desire tj retire. Mr A. Fletcher was appointed ground manager. This had been a long felt want. A long list of home and home fixtures*' which had been arranged by the out soing hor secretaries, was read over and met with aHJCQ val. it was resolved Ii( t to hold any festival match this year, but instead to arrange, if possible, an out-door fêw6 un popular lines.

I fiOSRÚBIN. THE NATIONAL OCILOOL.-The Rev. Elias OWèn. Diocesan Inspector of Schools, reported M follows on the work of this rcljool -"Thid self ol improves yearly, both in attainments and in numbers. [halt during the last year made headway." 31r \V. T. Jones, the schoolmaster, deserves credit fur the giwj woik done at thia school. Twenty-four certiri,Tatea were gained this year, and onThtirsday the certificate* were distributed by the Rev. Silai E^in?*. In the evening a miscellaneous entertainmsnt waa given in the same place, consisting of songs, recitations, and temperance dialogues.

GWERSYLLT. liNTBRTAINMENT —On Monday evening the Band of Hope in connection with the t'lilvillistic Methodist Church Lave an etitertaiiiruent, conducted by Messrs J. Phillips and J. liellis., the Rev. G. Owen, Rhos- ddu, in the chair, and assisted hy Mr Stanford Wrex- ham, and tha glee party, cmductad by Mr Isaac ihomaa Williams. Miss M irian Jones acta.) aa accompanist. The programm; was as follows --So.ig' Glee party; recitation, "The mini"t r'lI sermon, ilfr Statiford sjng, Miss M. A. D.isies sane, Mia Pollie Jones; recitation. MIss Ruth selections oil the «• Fairy BelU," Air Stanford recita- tion, RiV. O. B. Jones; humorous sketch, H- Billy Artnitt.,e managed to get a neet's la Igimr." Mr Stanford A )ii- Mr J. Phillips gnntr, Glee PoUts; recitation. in the sijniil hi x," Mr Stanford song, iNf i- J. T. Williams; recitation, Ruth Griffi-hs song. Miss Sarah Edwards; rtcitation, "The preacher and fie peas," Mr Stanfoid so if, Glee Party. BROXTON. lElly bESSIOXS, TUESDAY.—Before J. HurIe" ton Leche, Eq.. the Rjr. C. VVoIl^y-D id, G -,)rge Barbour, J. Howard, J. H. Leche, junr W. G. Crum, K Howard, a id S. H. Sandbach, h-cir4. Siuid iy Drunkenness at Farndon.—Joseph S'nith and Thomas Williams, laborers, of Holt, were sum- moned for drutikenoeii". At closing time on Sunday afternoon. April 111.11, tin d-.fendants were seen c liniii-- out of the Greyhound Inn, Farndon, in a stata of dnlnkennep. They staggrrjd down the i-ureet, and leaned against the wail on the Dje Bridge until ordered away. Finid 101 and cost", or fourteen days' itiil)risontitetit.-George B unner, was charged with Ijeinar drunk upon licensed premises. On S in- day, 2 id Nov mber, a police sergeant was called to the Greyh mnd Inn, Farndon, where the defendant was inebriateri a",d creating i disturbance m the yan'. The landlady denied having served him. Toe defen- dant, who complained of having been assaulted and kicked in the nublic-housf, absconded the next day. He wai; fined 10; aiiii c.,stq.-Ttie c.iiie against th., publican for |im;.iiting drunkenness was a ijoiiitied until the next court, on the application of Mr W. H. CLiui,to.,i for the defendant.

QUAY. ST. MARK'S CHCHH.-Tha pull;it of this church was occusded on Sunday evening by the Rev. U. Robert*, headmaster of Dorking Grammar S:hool. Mr iioburtj is a native of Connah's Q tay, and as » consequence a largo congregation attended to fear the powerful discourse delivered by the rev. gentle- man. ACCIC,ENT.-Ai) Ieciili-nt, fortunately unattended with personal iiij ury, occlirreti 00 the Wrexham. Mold, and Connah's Q lay Railway on Monday af tei- noon. There is a steep hank where wagons brought down by the engines working between Buckley and Connao's Quay are held prior to being lowered into the London and North-Western lUilway siding. A train had arrived Lorn Watkinson's siding, Buckley, with thirty wagons, loaded chiefly witt. coals and bricks. The engine having been detactted, the banksman (E. LNewelf) proceeded to clear tha bank, and was in the act of running half the train off the batic when a wagon struck a pair of facing pt,ifil-I leading to Mr Williams' brickworks sidinf. Sewral of the wagona left the rnils and came in collision with wagons standing in tho siding. The twoi, tirst wagons of the train were thrown over, and half- a-dtz ii others wei-c fierioiisly da-naged. The banks- man liding on the wagons juintie-I off, thus escaping injury. A gang of men soon cleared the line, which was blocked for a time by the accident.

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