Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

COUNTY MAGISTRATES COURT. I MOHDAT, JAKUAUX 4TH. I Before Captain Barker (in the chair), Edward Evans, E q., and J. H. Hogan, Esq. i ALLEGED TRESPASS AFTER GAME. I William Hughes, shoemaker, Wellington-road, Wrexham, was charged with trespassing in pursuit of game on land at R .)'ton belonging to Mr Edmund Peel, and occupied hy Mr James Alatthewa.-P.C. Woolam paid that in the afternoon of the 8th ult. he was near the Gerwyn, when he saw the defendant enter a ti-il(I in the occupation of Mr Jap. I%Iat!.Iiew, He walked slowiy along the hedges and looked about him, but witness did not see him do anything else. Witness afterwards met him, and asked him what he had been doing on the land. He replied that he was looking for pegs. He admitted that lie had got a gun in his pockets. Witness could not swear that defen- dant had the gun in hit hands while upon the land. The land which the defendant was trespassing on was preserved.—The magistrates considereil that there was not sufficient evidence that the defendant was in uursuit of izam-. and dismissed the case. NEGLECTING TO MAIMAIS HIS PARENTS. I The Wrexham Guardians applied for an order against John Evans, collier, Adwy, to contiibute to the maintenance of his father and mother.—Mr Williams, relieving oiffcer, produced the certificate of chargeability, and said that the defendant's father and mother were receiving 55 a week out-door relief. The defendant's brottier lia-I agreed to repay Is a week, and the Guardians only auk-id for an order for a similar amount against the defendant. For the last two months he had earned on an average 41101 a day, and he worked eleven or ten days a fortnight.—The defendant said he was unable to pay. as he was ill debt f lie magistrates made the order asked for. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL CASE. I D.C C. Wilde applied for an order against John Swift, collier, CIted Talon, for arrears owing under an order for the maintenance of his son, Henry S.ift, in an Indut!trial Schuol.-Mr Wilde said on May l'Jt' 1891, an order for the payment of 2,61 a week was made against Swift. On September 7th an order was made against him for tt-e payment of arrears. The defendant had not paid anything.—The defendant aaid he was unable to pay.—An order for 1:2 Îd 61 was granted. I).C C WILDE. Deputy Chief Constable Wilde said as that would be his last appearance in that court after having occupied hia present position for the last sixteen years, he begged to thank the magistrates for the kindness and courtesy which they had always showo to him. During the whole of the time he had attended that court he had never come into conflict with the bench. He also desired to thank the Clerk, who always rendered him the greatest assistance. The Chairman sitid they were very sorry to lose Mr Wilde. They had always received very great assist- ance from him. Mr Hogan said he had always fuund Mr Wilde a most efficient officer. Mr John Lewi?, the Magistrates' Clerk, said as Mr Wilde looked so hale and hearty he only regretted that he had not followed his own example, and stopped until he had been lifts years there.

VISIT OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES TO RHYL. At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Rhyl National Eisteddfod 1892, held at Rhyl on Tuesdav night, the Chairman (the Rev. Canon Howell Evans) read lettera received from the Duke of Westminster and Sir Francis Knollys, with reference to the visit of the Prince and Princess of "Wales to the Eisteddfod to be hdd at Rhyl this year.-Sir Krancia Kluollys said their Royal High. cesses fully hoped to be able to visit Rhyl, but could not at this distance fix the date. It would, however, be between the middle of August and the middle of Sepleiiil-)er.-The fixing of a definite date for the Eisteddfod was then left again an open question pending further correspondence.

WREXHAM HIGHWAY BOARD. [ TUESDAY, JANUARY 5TH. I Present: Captain Grifiith-Boscawen (in tire cliait), Mr S. T, Baugh (vice-i hairman), Messrs W. Randies (Aliington), Geo. Gibbons (Bersliam), B. Stokes- Roberts (Burton), John Shune (Cacca Duttoti), Juliii Bieiet'.n (Dutton Diffeth), T. H. Michell (Esclus- ham Above), T. F. Heath (Gourton), John Jones (Gresford), Ll. Powell (Gwersyllt), James Tomlineon (Holt), Thomas Jackson (Ruabon), E. E. Humphreys (St.knsty), and C. W. Parsonage (Sutton) Air John Bury (clerk), and Mr John Strachan (district suiveyor). THE BRYMBO WATEU COMPANY. The CLEHK stated that, in accordance with the ins-tiuctious of the last Board meeting, he had wiitten to the secretary of the Brymbo Water Com- pany, complaining of the way the pipe trenches were filled. Mr Charles (th* secretary) replied, assuring the B ,,trd that his company was always most anxious to meet the requirements of Mr Stiachan. Mr Charles referred to the case of a road at Minera, pointing out that he had sent two men to put the mat: et right, and had ordered that they should work under the direction of the roadmen. The SURVEYOR said that some of the things com- plained of had been done, but the tenant at lhos- redyn had complained to him that the company, in its seaich for pipes, had left a hole ill the road which was dangerous. Mr Strachan added that a Wiexham doctor had been nearly thrown out at the spot. He had reported the matter to Mr Charles. The Boaid directd the Surveyor to carry out the general instruction given him at the last meeting, to see that all complaints were remedied. TROUBLE FOR THE OVERSEERS The CLERK reported that the following parishes in Marchwiel district were in arrear:—Eyton C35, Mat cliwiel CSO, Pickiiill C30, ltoyton £ 21, and Sess- wick k20. Nutliii). had been paid since March 2o 11). The CHAIRMAN remarked that Mr Evans, the assistant overseer had been discharged by the Local Government Board. The CLEUK pointed out that the Board made its calU upon the overseers, and they should have seen that the assistant overseer did his work. It would be for the Board to use its best efforts to get in the calls, because, Lotiierwitie it would be unfair to the rate- payers of next year. Mr BAUGH pointed out that unless the money was collected it would be unfair to the ratepayers in the dietiict, because their money was being used for work for which they did not benefit. The CLERK said some week? ago he had written to the overseers threatening proceedings. The CHAIBMAK said the Board had no option in the matter. They were sorry to have to proceed against the overseers, but they had their remedy against Mr Evans, or against his bondsmen. It waa pointed out that a special audit of Mr Evans' accounts was tixed for Tuesday, and on the motion of Mr BAUGH, seconded by Mr GIBBONS, it was resolved to write to the overteers directing them to pay the money in by Thursday. The CHAIRMAN pointed out that the overseers ought to have looked after their assistant-oveiseer better. SMALL MATTERS The SURVEYOR reported concerning a defective bridge between Erlas and Cacca Dutton, which was much used by school children. He was of opinion that the tenants Messrs Price and Thomas Parry were responsible. It was agreed to write to the gentlemen named, all well as Loid Kenyon's agent. Mr 'J OMLINSON alluded to a bridge on his farm which had been complained of, and said it had been placed there by the Board. Reference was also made to the state of the road leading freID Holt to Isycoed, and finally the two questions were deferred for further inquiries to be made NOT OBJECTED TO. Mr H. CBOOM JOHNSON, of Wrexham, wrote apply- ing for permission to erect a bridge over a road at Acrefair for the convenience of his woik there. The SURVEYOR ieported that Mr Johnson had shown him the plans, and he made no complaint. The CHAIRMAN said the Board had no power to grant permission, but the Board could refrain from expressing any objection. The CLERK was requested to convey the intimation to Mr Johnson.

FLINTSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. These sessions were held at the County Hall, Mold, on Wednesday, the following justices being present:— J. Scutt B»nkes, Esq., chaiiman; C. J. Trevor Roper, Plasteg W. Johnson, liroughton Hall, Chester R. Howard. Broughton Hall. Malpas H. Hurlbutt, Queen's Ferrv; S. Perks, Rhyl; J. L. Muspiatt, Esq Hhyl J. Watkinson, Hfq., Brook Park T. M. Murray Browne, Esq., lttiyl tit May- hew, Esq Hawarden E. Lloyd, Esq., Hafod, and P. P. Pennant, Esq., Nautlyp, St. Asaph, vice- chairman. The following gentlemen qualified and took their seats as county iustices :-Peter Browne, ESQ., ex* chief constable, Riiyl; Dr. Alfred Eyton Lloyd, Rhyl, and Hugh F. bitley, Esq., St. Asaph. The following gentlemen were aworn on THE GRAND JURY. Mr W. Catlierall, Prenbrigog, Buckley, foreman. G. H. Alletson, Ewloe Brick Work. Thos. Burgess, Flint. Hugh Davies, Hawarden. E. P. Edwards, Mold. J. K. Eans, The Strand, Holywell. IV. W. Uibbons, Bryn Castle, Caergwrle. K Griffiths, Jun. W. Hewitt, New Brighton, Mold. D. J. Jones, Holywell. Kobert Robert-, Piasyn Dvserth, Hbyl. David Ro erts, Holywell. John Koberts, cbulch-strcet, Flint. D. Tielieiirtr, Itliyl, and „ Kieharil Ward, ht. Asaph. In a short formal charge to the Grand Jury, the Chairman said he was g!ad to tell them there was nothing to do, no prisoners being entered for trial, theiefore nothing remained to be eione hut to dismiss them with the Lest thanks of the county for their attendance. They would be sorry to hear that their able Cleik of the Peace was down with the influei.zi, and he would advise them, immediately their business was done, to fly tke town at once, for evidently it was all infected placp, nearly everybody in it being down with influei z >. I THE CILCEN BUSINiSS. I Fohowtn? up an H?)ic!(tion made last year, iI was i a?raed that all the judicial bU8ines "f the parish of Oilcan bh uld be heard in AI11, that town beinj the I I most convenient fur the ) ariatt g. neraliy. HOBSE SLAUGHTERING. I Mr F. LLOYD applied for a licence for Mr P. D.ibbin to use a certain Luildillg adjoining the river at I Saltney as a slaughtering place tor horses. Considera- ble trouble had been t ike n with it so as to meet all sanitary requirements and there was no opuosilion, so I satisfactorily had eveiy thing been done. Their I Worships granted t'ie application. I THE LICENSING QUESTION. I Their Worships fien retired to the Grand Jury I I K iom to consider a circular usued by the Chairman in I reference to the mode of dealiiu-, or the principle I which 8hould guille th9 magistrates in dealinir. with i the licensing question, or rather the breaches of the licensing law, which came before them in t ieir judi- cial capacity. It wis desirable if possible to adopt touie unifonn principle of dealing with these cases, and the meeting had been called in order so as to arrive, as far as possible, at some mutual under- standing in these matters. He instanced the ques- tions of botii fide travelling, the endorsement of licences, and the question of tied houses. There was no douot an awakening of public opinion in these mal.teis following on the declaration of the law in the case of Sharpe v. Wakekeld, and it would be well if they could adopt some means that would meet the reasonable demands of public opinion in the matter. Mr R. HOWARD read the elecisions arrived at by the Nantwich bench of Chester magistrates on the ques- tion, together wiLh portions < f a speech made on the subject by Sir Michael H. S. Beach,.and comments thereon by the Times. l'ilee were of a bont decidedly against tied houses. The intention of the Act of Par- liament was that justices should endorse, unless there were special reasons to the contrary on conviction, and he was certainly opposed tc giving the widest latitu le to the bona fitle c intention. He felt that a man who had merely walked three miles did not in his opinio:: constitute a bona tide reason why he was a traveller. Mr PENNANT said there was a decision of Chief1 Justice Wilde to the effect that the fact of a man having travelled three mile-i from the place of sleeping the previous night did not of itself cuns.itute him a bona fide" traveller. The CHAIRMAN agreed, saying there must be some special object other than tlu mere walking to con- stitute the bonatidednes8. Mr W. JOHNSON did net think they would be much troubled in fu ure with the bonafide travellers, the magistrates were getting experienced and knew them. They wera not travellers but" tram peril." who had persued their vocation so well, that they had tramped themsel ves out of the patience of the justices, who were disposed to be down on them. MI MUSPRATT spoke in th., same sense, and general feeling appealing to he that while not disposed to be over hard, that the bonafide" man was nut to expect any leniency from the hercli. Next came the question of endorsement of licences in case of conviction Mr R. Howard being decidedly in favor of it, making it the rule instead of the excep- tion. Mr Pennant was of the same opinion, only that in cases where the piedispo-ition to break the law was not evident it should not ie exercised. In fact, he thought in some instances it wai necassary as the only means hy which a conviction could be brought home to the lanel'ord. The mind of the Court appeared to be pretty mnch at one on this quistion. The last question brought before the Court was the one of tied houses. Mr R. Howard condemned them out and out, on the other hand Mr H. May hew said that arguing from known premiiep, he should have thought the tied houses would have been better con- ducted, seeing the owners had more capital than the owners of the old fashioned public houses, and for that reason could provide a better class of goods for the customers. Mr JOHNSON thought the magistrates should be careful in granting liceuces in these cases, and insist on having the agreeiner.ti in every case, so as to I insure that the licatisee was the occupier This appeared to be the general feeling, and it was agreed that the Chairman should write to the chair- r,n,,p of eash petty sessional division in the county giving a resume of the discussion, and the present feeling of those present on the points raised ceneraUv. POLICE COMMITTEE. I Mr E. H. WALN was elected a member of the police committee in place of the late Mr E. Thompson deceased. a

A curious scene was witneseed on the Liverpool Exchange flags on Monday. MNs Wiedemann, plaintiff in a lecent action for breach of promise, stationed herself near the Exchange Newsroom, and trom a portfolio commenced selling pamphlets, for which slie charged 5s each, understood to contain a nairative of her wrongs in connection with the case. Her appearance won a large amount of practical sympathy, but a crowd gathering round her intima- tion was given her by one of the Exchange officials that she was infringing the bye-lawo. This led to her voluntary disappearance.

CORRESPONDENCE. THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND AS BY LAW I ESTABLISHED." SIR,-Canon West's letter amounts to little more than a play upon words. Whether tho church be "regulated "or "established" or "created" by Parliament, one thing is clear beyond question —that it could not in its present condition survive for an hour without support which it derives from that source. I That some kind of Church existed in England before the reformation and that that Church, like other European Churches, alternately revolted against and grovelled under the tyranny of the Popes, no educated man will deny but to con- found the constitution and doctrines of the Church which flourished in the days of Thomas a' Becked, of the Mendicant Ftiars, and of "Peter's Pence," with the constitution and doctrines of -he existing Church of England is to make a bonfire of half our histories and nearly half our law books. The English Law-as Canon West will find if ho appeals to it-recognizes only one Church of England— the Church established by Parliament at the Reformation—the Church resting for its human foundation on the basis of the Rubric and the 39 Articles, both of which (as I have already shown) derive their whole legal force and validity from the statutes of the realm. To say of a church so constituted and so maintained, that it is not the creat ion of Parliament, is surely at best, mere verbal quibbling. The Greek tlophista were fond of disputing whether a particular vessel, which had been so pieced and patched, that not a single plank or nail of the original structure was left, remained the same ship. These persistent endeavors to establish the identity of the church, as now by law established with the church of King John, seem, to me equally childish, and equally unprofitable. But, however this may be, they cannot affcct the proposition, for which I contended at Broughton, that Parliament has a right to undo what Parliament has done-a right amply vindicated in the case of the Irish Church. Canon West cites a dictum of Blackstone, which does not seem to have much bearing on that con- tention. Permit me to cito in support of my view the opinion of the highest living judicial authority in the kingdom, which is at least in point. The Chief Justice of England, in an address to Sion College, delivered a few years ago, laid down That the Established Church was a political in- stitution, established, created, and protected by law absolutely dependent on Parlia- ment. It was a provision made by Parliament, for carrying throughout the country religious teaching, but what kind of religious teaching was settled for us by Parliament." The italics are, of course, my own. Would Canon West be willing to refer the ques- tion which he has raised to the decision of Lord Coleridge ?-I am, &c., G. OSBORNE MORGAN. London, January 5th, 1892. FARNDON. SIR,—We are thankful for the Civil War letters published in your last issue, which throw light on the spelliug and pronunciation of the word Farndon." We have for several years observed how the descendants of the old inhabitants pronounce the word. They omit the last syllable don," and pronounce it Fame," as written by Sir William Brereton, Bart., in one of these letters; and, no doubt, they are right in doing so, unless it can be proved that it was differently spelt before the year 1643.-1 am, &c., A RESIDENT, SIR ROBERT CUNLIFFE AND THE ACTON MEETING. SIR,-Many of your readers would be highly amused on reading the letter of Sir R. A. Cunliffe which appeared in your last issue. In it Sir Robert denies that the meeting held at his house was a meeting of his own tenants. He admits that amongst those who were invited were several of his own tenants. In his desire to secure the return of Sir Watkin, Sir Robert seems more arixioua to turn out Mr Osborne Morgan than Sir Watkin is himself. Sir Robert Cunliffe seems to be losing that spirit of fairness of which he has hitherto been so conspicuous IIn exponent. Pledged a8 he is to the very hilt in favor of the Disestablishment of the Church in Wales, it would be interesting to know his opinions on that question now. I have read all his recent speeches, but not a syllable do I see on this subject. He well knows he dare not advocate it on a Conservative platforin. -I am, &c., EAST DENBIOBSHIRB. EXAMPLE BETTER THAN PRECEPT. SIR,-Kno" iog that your paper is ever open for the ventilation of grievances, may I trespass upon your valuable space in support of the grand cause of Temperance. The inconsistency of some of those whoBe profession requiref them to uphold that cause, or at least, not to discourage it, is tiuly to be deplored. Tho other evening at a supper given to a choir in a thickly populated mining district. not one hundred miles fioio Wrex ham, and at which some 20 or 30 young boys were present. the moving spirits, who had some few months ago openly professed total abstinence principles as an example to others, provided, strange to say, beer (not small) with the option of water as a beverage and, stranger still, these dignitaries were observed to partake of the nut-brown ale themselves. Any lady in the parish would have willingly provided coffee or some other comforting drink more suitable to the young choristers during this cold weather than either beer or water. When it is realised that such scenes as the above occur, is it surprising sir, that temperaucu societies do not meet with the success they ought! Thanking you in anticipation,— I am &'j., TEAPOT. THE WELSH BURIAL DIFFICULTY. I SIR,-Kin(ily allow me through your paper to ask Dr. J. Williams- 1. Please to point out what part of my letter intimates that he was influenced by the Vicar not to grant Mr Crofts a certificate. 2. On what ground does he say that my charge was unfounded ? Does he deny that the Vicar saw him on Friday (not Saturday), between the hour of four and five p in., and asked him if he thought the body would keep over Suuday ? Doe& he deny that he told the father about five p.m., in the presence of another man, that if he had come before the Vicar had been he would have given a certificate ? Does he deny that on Friday, about 9 10 p.m., he repeated the same words to the father, in my hearing, at his own surgery ? Does he deny that on the same evening he told a female relative of Mr Crofts words to the same effect that he had told the father ? 3. Does he deny that the Vicar told the father, when he went to see him on Friday evening, that he (the Vicar) had seen the doctor, who said the body would keep over Sunday 4 Does he deny that anyone ha=) been buried under the old Act in Bistre Chutchyard on a Sun- day, without a certificate being asked for, since the Rev. H. Trevor Hughes has been vicar! When the foregoing questions have been dealt with, and other persons interested in the case have given their testimony, the matter may be disposed of, and the public will be able to judge whether my charge was unfounded or not.—I am, &c Berachah, Buckley. D. DAVIES. MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S LETTER. I SIR,—Mr Chamberlain in his epistle to the organising agent of the Tory Party in East Denbighshire, and read at a Tory meeting in ltuabon, calls himself a "Radical and Noncon- formist." It reminds me of an incident that occurred in Brymbo in the year 1871, just after the. passing of the Elementary Education Act of 1870. A public meeting was held here to consider the advisability of adopting the provisions of that Act, and to establish a School Board for the town- ship. A Scotch gentleman, the late Robert Roy, Esq., Brymbo Hall, occupied the chair. Mr Roy opposed the adoption of the provisions of that Act, and the forming of a School Board for Brym bo, and while objecting to the proposal, yet said that he was a Liberal, and a Nonconformist as a member of the Free Church of Scot lind. The late W. H. Darby, Esq., Brymto,| got up and a-id that he (Mr Darby) was a Liberal and Nonconformist amongst Liberals and Nonconformists, while Mr Roy professed to he such, ard yet acted with the Tories and Church- men, in opp Isition to the views and aims of the Liberals and Nonconformists. Mr Chamberlain seeins to me to be doing the same—professing to be still a "Radical and Non- conformist," yet acting with their sworn opponents, Tories and Churchmen. Was he really aware that he was writing to a Tory agent, and that his letter was to be read at a Tory meeting and, if so, did he think that such was the best medium to address the Noncon- formists of Wales through? If BO, the next election will undeceive him, when he will find that the Welsh Nonconformists fight for a prin- ciple and not for expediency, and that they will support the party and the men that have supported I their claims in the past, aud are prepared to do justice to their wishes in the future. Bryncoch, Brymbo. E. ROBERTS. WREXHAM STREETS. SIR,—In a !atc edition of your paper un d er I, the Sm,-In a late eõition of your paper under I, the nom de plume of Haters of Mud," thought fit to give voice to the general lamentations over the state of our streets. In doing so an opinion was expressed as to the needless disclaimer of Mr H. Rowlands, Bridge-street, authorship of a letter appearing previously, signed Hugo," dealing with the above subject. Mr H. Rowlands again writes in your last edition, observing that his short disclaimer had fulfilled a line of poetry of a gteat poet, viz,, "Kicking a bee's nest." I do not know whether this segment of a poem will be generaliy regarded as poetical, but, 1 am much inclined to think that the opera- tion expressed in that short line has been attended with an uncomfortable result to your worthy c 'r- respondent, and would suggest to him—if he happens to have been stung by one of the bees- that an application of Reckitt's blue, which can be obtained from almost any reapectabie grocer, will be found efficacious in relieving pain. As to Mr Rowlands' inuendo in nference to our newly appointed foreman." nothing was further from the intention of my former letter than that of casting a reflection upon him. The wont "authorities" used in that letter should have ob- viated this mistake, and the public may feel aesured that the mud grievance, as far as it lies in his power, will be mitigated. The fact is, this grievance is one of long standing, and one which the public will be pleased to hear is now receiving the earnest atten- tion of our local authorities. For the size of the town, Wrexham has a pedestrian and vehicular traffic phenomenally large, and the problem as to how to prevent the dirty state of our thoroughfares, arising largely from such traffic, has evidently not been sol ved by the advent into the town of our formidable tramp —the eteam roller. Your readers will earnestly hope that now the matter has be^n taken up, that some really efficient method will be adopted to justify no longer the stigma of thi9 centre of in- dustry as a dirty Welsh town." In this connec- tion it may also be suggested that those of our tradesmen who have hitherto been culpably negligent as to the state of their trap-doors (which often in the lapsed condition in which they are al- lowed to remain, are not only a nuisance, but a positive danger to pedestrians) should be com- pelled to attend to them by the powers that be. I Wishing you a happy and prosperous new year, I —l am, &c„ 4STI MUD. MR LLOYD GEORGE AND THE DEAN OF I ST. ASAPH. SIR,-The Dean has at last been prodded into approaching the truth. Why he should so long have shied at it is a mystery to me. The Dean has conceded nine-tenths of my case. Had he done so a month ago not a line would I have thought it worth my while to write to enforce the remainder —it was so insignificant a part. Let me recall the issue in order to show how important the Dean's admissions are. In my speech at Rhyl, which is the root of the controversy, I charged the Church Congress with the running of beer booths. After various conjuring tricks designed to confuse issues and to conceal facts, the detender of ecclesiastical beer booths has admitted 1. That the beer booths were there-on grounds under the control of the Chuich Congress. 2 That they were there witb the sanction and approval of the (;hlch Congress Cuuiuiittee. 3. That Mr Kent -1 allowed" the beer vendor to use his licence. 4. That they were there on the same terms exactly as the ecclesiastical exhibition. Now what are the only differences now remain- ing between UII? One is as to whether Mr Kent took an active part or merely a passive one in the taking out of the licence and the other is as to whether the congress benefited direectly or only indirectly by the presence of the beer booths. These points will be cleared up shortly in a court of law, and for that reason, as well as for their immateriality to the real issue, I do not purpose to discuss them. I should simply help the dean by scampering after his decoy ducks, and I have no tcind to do that. But what I should like to know is this. Why in the name of all that is fair and honeat did not the dean have the straightforward- ness to make these admissions weeks ago instead of wasting h'8 own time and temper upon irrelevant trivial i ties-inay, more, instead of endeavoring his beat to blacken the character of others for making allegations whi..1 he is now compelled to plead guilty to? Might I also answer as well as ask the question, since the reply is so obvious ? The dean evidently thought that if an interval elapsed, and side issues were successfully raised, the public might forget the real nature of the accusation. Concerning Mr Kent's letter, its tone rather surprised me. I had received a lengthy com- munication from him before the letter under- wiitten by him appeared in the Press, Contrasting the two productions, I cannot help congratulating him upon having acquired so sacerdutal a style in such a surprisingly short time. I aleo received from him another letter a few days ago. On perusing that, I cannot help condoling with him upon having so completely lost that style in even less time than it took him to master it. There is but one case on record where a faculty of expression 80 rapidly acquired disappeared with equal sudden- ness, and Mr Kent is responsible for reminding me of that famous historical incident. He hM been good enough to commend me to the story of Balaam. Might I not with equal propriety and ?2reater aptness commend to him the story of I Balaam's beast? Mr Kent emphasises the fact that these beer- booths were a ifnancial failure. Let that be. But why were they so? Simply because the congress visitors preferred, for obvious reasons, to resort to other and possibly less fre- quented bars for their refreshments. But whether the clergy drank their beer at the Con- gress booths or elsewhere, that I have nothing to iio with. The mere fact of my being invited into a discussion upon so thoroughly irrcievaut a topic displays the keen anxiety of these gentlemen to withdraw public attention from the main-and, as far as I am concerned, the only-point of debate, and that is whether the Church Congress was re- sponsible for the running ot these beer booths. It is, and has all along been, my contention and CO''1- plaint that the Church thereby set the seal of official recognition upon its alliance with the drink traffic. The beer interest helps tho Church at eleutuns, and the Church return-s the cottiplitiietit by giving to beer a place at its great annual gatherings. And not only a place but a free place, 80 we are asked to believe, tor it is henceforth to be known as an honorary member of these assemblies. This great fact the Dean and his friends have assisteei me to advertise, fur which service I render them due thanks. D. LLOYD GEOKUE. POLITICS AND COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. TUB LESSON OF THE PAST AND THE HOPE OF THE FUTURE. SIR,-Tiie approach of the next County Council election, which takes places in March next, again gives rise to the question, how must we fight? In true colors, as advanced Radicals, as men who wish to be in touch and sympathy with the needs and claims of the working men whom we would represent ? As men who wish to march in the fore- front of progress, reform, economy, and the extension of the principle of local self-government ? Or shall we tight as men of "no politics?" and so gratify the wishes of every Tory aspirant to the honors of the County Council Chamber ? These individuals would like to see the Council filled with men whose sole qualification, in many in- stances, is that they have in the past, posed as members of a non-representative and practically irresponsible county oligarchy. One of the curious features of the cry of "no politics" is, that it is assumed almost exclusively by extreme Tory can- didates in Liberal constituencies, and the "non- political candidate is supported by the Conser- vative and Unionist voters, from the Duke of Westminster in one end of the county, down to the political curiosity in the shape of a Welsh Tory peasant in the other. The "non- political" candidate isaTory of the deepest dye and most pronounced type. He, therefore, deems it essential that his opinions and practices should be daubed somewhat by non- political paint, before they can become presentible on a publ c platform to those voters who have had any experienee of the vast difference between Tory promises and pledges, and Tory performances. To find an example illustrating this, it is unnecessary to go beyond the confines of this district. At the last election, the chairman of Quarter Sessions came forward as a non-political candidate for the electoral division of Burton. The working men of the district had the audacity (so our opponents termed it) to run a Radical candidate in opposition. When this became known, what happened ? 'Ve give our opponents credit for thoroughly believing, themselves, in their non-political intentions,but we cannot shut our eyes to facts. At the very onset of the struggle, beginning with the peer and ending with the parson, there flocked around this non- political candidate the whole strength of the old county regime in this district. Local Tories and Tory wirepullers graced his platforms with their presence, and threw all the weight of their local influence on his side. Primrose Dames knocked eagerly at the doors of the democracy, and hesitated not to plead with the peasant tor his vote indeed, astounding as it may seem, this non-nolitical" candidate was able to reckon amongst his most zealous adherents salaried Tory officials of the union, over whose Board he has the honor to preside. Rely upon it, sir, Tory wire- pullers will always manipulate tho strings of the non-political show. Secretly or openly, these contests, like those in our large boroughs, will be fought, and rightly fought, cn party lines. Let the Liberals in every division, therefore (as we have done in this), Belect in time good Liberal candidates, and bring their men to the front in the coming contest. Let them not be deceived by any cry of no politics." It cannot be too often repeated—a non-political candidate is a Tory candidate, whether he is conscious of the fact or not. But even if these contests could be fought on non-political lines, is it prudent or beneficial on the part of the working men to encourage this ? I contend not. Let us examine the question. 1u a short time, certainly when a Radical Government is in power (and has meted out the long-delayed measure of "Justice to Ireiand "), if not sooner, we may expect the question of local government in this country to occupy the attention of the Imperial Parliament. The creation of new local authorities (under the name perhaps of district or parish councils), and possibly the investment of the present county authority (the County Council) with more extensive powers, are measures within the rcach of practical politics. Now closely connected with the question of local government, indeed forming part and parcel of it, there are intel- alia two matters, about which any legislative pro- posals will be very closely scrutinised, especially by the workingmen in the rural districts. I mean the question of allotments, and the administration of parish lanMM and charities. The irachinery by means of which workingmen can now get plots of land cornpulsprily allotted to them is so cumber- some and com plicatcd as to be practically useless, and therefore seldom put in motion. There is too much red tape about it. As to parish lands and charities, we may certainly hope that before any very great length of time has elapsed, these will be administered by some authority more representa- tive of public opinion than that of the past, the moving spirit of which has been, in must cases, the parson of the parish. It is premature to speculate as to the exact form which future legislation on these subjects will take but one thing is fairly certain, that whether they are to be controlled in the first instance directly by the County Council, by District Councils, or in some other way, the controlling body will, if the legislation comes fiom a Radical Government, contain the great Constitutional principle of government by representation-the authority will be a povular representative body. And now comes the test question ? Workingmen, whom would you elect as members of these authorities, the rresent County Councils and the fu, ure District Councils ? You know the history of the great Tory party I Its exclusiveness, its class privileges, its intolerance, its bigotry, its oppression, its hatred and fear of the democracy. You know the history and the principles of Liberalism, and that without it to-day there would be no such things as civil equality, po!itical equality, or the hope of perfect religious equality. It is from tliej ranks of Liberals that your men must be choferi men oi principle, men of courage, who will not flinch either from fear or for favor, but who will always keep your interests clearly in view. The cry of "No politics" is a web to be woven around you, a mist to blind you but the experience of the past should teach you to avoid it I trust that in every electoral division of the county of Denbigh, Radicals will not hesitate to come out iu their true colors We are a Radical county, let our elected members reflect the opinions of the people.—I am, &c., &c., SAMUEL MOSS. Rossett, January 5th, 1892.

[I POLITICS IN WEST DENBIGHSHIRE. THE SELECTION OF A LIBERAL CANDIDATE. The division is now somewhat incumbered with a superabundance of gentlemen who have notified their willingness to contest the seat if they are selected by the Liberals of the division. Meetings are, therefore, being held in the various polling dibtricts, and on Monday night the Llandyrnog Polling District mafle its decision. The meeting chose Mr J. Herbert I Roberts, Abergele. The meeting was well attended. a I

[ OBSERVATIONS FIIOM THE VALE OF CLWYD. On Monday morning the nine train stopped in the middle of its journey, and some of the passengers suggested a picnic. It take 1401 bs of steam to take the brake off, and as it was'nt there the brake kept on and the train stopped. Denbigh Fire Brigade, according to a local print, are becoming quite accompliahed-" It was then found that three large stacks were ablaz', and the fire- men at once set to work to distinguish the flames, which they succeeded in doing in a very short space of time." It was no wonder that Both with the water and fire the stacks were completely extmyed." A Ruthin town councillor says the condition of Park road is so wretched that when carts go along they are up to their knees in mud Dressmakers and milliners who are imprisoned in stuffy rooms may hope to get their half-day weekly, the inspection of workrooms being performed by the local authorities in future. There is quite an improvement in the streets since the additional man has been employed at Denbigh. The rubbish that used to float ilil the air on Sunday has been obliged to retreat. Denbigh Band introduced the New Year by visit- ing the principal houses in the neighbourhood, and disccursing sweet music. Another town band, it is maliciously reported, struggled to keep the cold weather out with the aid of liquid potions, but the mus:c was lost, and the way was lost, too, before the return. The great question with the Ruthin brigade is whether the alarm bell ehill be rung, some of the members prefer a man rushing from door to door to rousd the firemen. Sometimes, but for the people who escort the engine from town, Denbigh brigade would have no one to pump in the country district?, because fiies generally occur at night and farmers retire early. If the Ruthin Brigade wish to provoke public sym- pathy they should by all means ring the bell, and also because occasionally the fiieman is from home when the caller arri ve.,

HOPE WHISPERS. Is it not time preliminary measures were taken with regard to the selection of suitable candidates for the County Council ? This has already been done in Brymbo. The candidates' addresses to the electors were pub- lished in the Advertiser on the 10th November, 1888. And one of the first meetings was held in the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel in theFfrith on the 17th of the same month. Let us hope the weather on New Year's Day was a happy augury for the year. An individual of 15 stone weight is no trifle to kneel on a man. I Even if the victim is a poacher. The Penyffordd folk are beginning to growl about their station accommodation. In the first place there is no waiting room. Secondly, it is positively dangerous at night. Especially if a goods train happens to be shunting there. By the way, Caergwrle Station is no better. The Presbyterians' concert was a musical treat. Did we not prophesy it ? As far as Caergwrle district is concerned the chair. man of the petty sessions might be presented with whit.) kid gloves. For at a festive season, dissipation with its attendant—discord—does not seem to have been amongst us. Music does not always soothe the savage breast. A class-room is to be built in connection with the National School at Brigend. Strenuous efforts are being made to get up a suc- cessful concert for this object. Mrs Jones of the Rectory is the moving spirit. A bszaar for the same purpose has been postponed till after Easter at the suggestion of Mrs Trevor Roper. The Westminster Rovers of Gwersyllt are crowing. They have not been beaten this season. By the way, there is endless wealth of literary and musical talent among the young people at the Con- gregational Chapel, Gwersyllt. Competitive meetings are far-reaching in their ad- vantages. Especially when Church and Dissent like the lion and the lamb lie down together. The Presbyterians have been very much in evidence this week. Fires have been lat jly wanted badly in some of our waiting-rooms. It is understood that Ctd. C. Trevor-Roper is willing to again act as county councillor if elected. On all sideH congratulations are pouring in upon Padgett, the M.S. and L. guard, who has been absent so long through illness. This guard is very popular all down the line, his obliging manner having made him a general favorite.

ALL MEN WHO WISH TO MARRY I And be bappy-those in search of beaitti-stlouid see the MIRlwa." Address— THE SECRETARY, 4, Fitzallan Square SheSeM, Eugland Free. Write to-d?y. 15520 1552o Strckwel1, the murde-er of Kate Dennip. a servant girl (a native of Flint,) in a public-house iiear Lebd". was executed at Linthwaite an Tuesday. Billington was the executioner, and death was instantaneous The condemned man made a full confession of his guilt to the chaplain of the prison. Mr J. D. Watson, an artist, died at Conway on Sunday. Mr Watson was the son of a North Riding solicitor, but received his art education in Man- chester, where, in accordance with his expressed wish, his remains will be cremated. The deceased, who was f-ixty-one years of age, leaves a widow and three I children.

SUICIDE OF A DISMISSED I SERVANT MAN. A. Humphreys, aged thirty years, a native of London, ill the employ of Sir William Grenville Williams, Bart., Bodelwy.ldyn, was found drowned at the bottom of a foisaken pit shaft, on Friday, by Srgt. Pearson, St. Asaph. On the Wednesday previous, the dt ceased bad left the mansion and gone to London, returning on Friday evening. He was head footman, and on his retul n was called before Sir William who dismissed him. On Sunday evening, a keeper in the employ of Sir William, found a hat, a silver watch, and some money near a disused pit, some 300 yards from the mansion. The police were communicated with, and Sergt. Pearson found the body at the bottom of the pit, but, after working a night, was unabie to get it trom the water in con- sequence of a beam. The body, however, was ultimately removed, and an inquest was held, on Tufsday, by Mr Davies, the county coroner for Flint.

SHOCKING FATALITY AT GWERSYLLT COLLIERY. On Monday afternoon, Mr B. H. Thelwall, coroner, held an inquiry at the Rojal Oak Inn, MOlis, as to the cause of death of George Gallier, a filler, who had been employed at the Gwersyllt Colliery. Mr E. E. V. Stokes, Government Inspector of Coal Mines, Mr Ellis Evans, Certifi- cated Manager of the Colliery, and Mr John Harrop, agent to the Westminster Company, who now own the Colliery, were present.—The evidence was to the effect that on Saturday evening the deceased went to the Coiliery to work as usual, bnt instead of getting into the cage while it was stationary, he attempted to get into the top deck of the carrier while it was in motion. Just as he jumped in, -1 someone called out to him not to go aown in mat way, and he was in the act of getting out again when he fell, and was crushed between the top of the carrier and the platform at the pit mouth, his body being nearly cut in two. It was not clearly ehown who gave the signal for the carrier to be lowered, as the bankaman. whose duty it was to work the signals, was absent from duty, having, it was stated, overslept himself, and he has since been ditcliarged.-Tkic jury returned a verdict to the effect that the deceased came to his death in consequence of getting on to the carrier while in motion, aud they recommended that the engine driver and banksman should in all cases, be con- trolled by the rules in force as regarded signaling.

-G- PRESENTATION AT RUABON VICARAGE. On Monday eveninz, at Ruabon Vicarage, Mrs Green, daughter of the Rev. Canon Wood Edwards, was presented with a handsome sil ver kettle on behalf of the inhabitants, on the occasion of her recent marriage. The fact that the marriage took place several weeks ago did not in any way detract from the interest of the presentation. The subscribers num- bered 160, which shows in a striking mnnner the popularity with which Mis Green and the other members of the tamily are held by the people amongst whom they reside. The deputation .who made the presentation on behalf of the subscribers consisted of Mr Henry Dennis, Dr. W. Jones, Mr A. C. Gibson, Mr Joseph Owen, Mr Walter Griffiths, and Mr Thos. Dickenson. At half-past five these gentlemen visited the Vicarage, and were received by the Rev. Canon Edwards, Mr and Mrs Green, Miss Edwsrds, Miss Myfanwy Edwards, Miss Mary Edwards, and Miss May Edwards, niece of the Vicar. —Mr Dennis, in making the presentation, said he had received a letter from Mr Owen Slaney Wynne, who said he was very sorry he could not be at the pre- sentation, as one of tie subscribers, but he h >ped Mrs Green would like the present, and he wished her and her husband happiness in the future. Mr Dennis said he had also received a letter from his brother church- warden, Mr Davies, who was unable to attend, an-I also from Mr Morris, who but for an attack rf in- fluenza would have been present. He was very (leased to have the opportunity of presenting to Mrs Green the silver kettle on behalf of 160 subscribers, and wi-hed Mr and Mrs Green long life and much happir.cs=. (Cheers.) Mr Dennis then handed the kettle to Mrs Green, who btitfly hut gracefully returned thankp.-Mr Green said he fe t that whatever he might say would only inadequately express his wife's and his own deep sense of the grtl tude they felt for the good wishes and kindness of the donors. He knew that his wife and himself had the good wishes of the people of Ruabon he felt it when he left the church door on the day of their marriage, when the showers of rice were outward and very heaity signs of t'ie good feelings of the people. He could not thank them enough for such a valuable and useful present he had come before them a perfect stranger, and hope!! he was no longer mc'1, (Hear, hear.) His wife hop-d not to lose interest or Bight of Ruabon, for as Canon Edwards said to him the other day, My daughter is a Ruabonite through and through," so that what- ever interested them in Ruabon would interest her wherever she might be. He thanked them on behalf of his wife and himself from the bottom of his hea t, and in conclusion wished them a happy new year. (Hear, hear.)—The Rev. Canon KdwareU said he felt he mutt add a few word s to say how grateful he felt for the kindly feeling they had shown tj his dau^ht-r in giving her euch a splendid present. He felt sure she must thoroughly appieciate their kindness, the kindness of those amongst whom she had lived, a kindness which she would never forget. She was, a" Mr Giecn had said, a thorough lvuabonite, and he could only hope that wherever her future home might he, she might he fortunate enough to meet with such kind friends and neighbours as she had in her native place. (Hear, hear.)—Mr Dennis said the next elaughter of the Vicar who was married would receive even a handsomer p^^enf. (Lauehtar.)—The kettle, which is an elegant piece of woikmanship, fitted on to a pretty little stand, is of the pattern ia vo^ue in the year 1781. It bears the following inscription — Presented .by the parishioners of Ruahon to Miss Gwrnlliau Amy Edwaids on the occasion cf her marriage. December, 1891."

ARMY, MILITIA, AND VOLUNTEERS. 1 1 Tie annual dinner of the Conway Rifle Volunteers took place on Saturday, under the presidency if Capt. Sarson. It would seem that the new magazine rifli is a terrible arm in the matter of long distance as well as rapid tiring. The E at Kent Regiment (the Buff-) have been carrying out some interesting experiments with the weapon-the only corps in Chatham garrison to which it has been issued. It is found, however, that the ordinary targets at Bexley do not afford sufficient range. A ricochet bullet has broken a c ttage window over four miles distant from the tiling points. It has been consequently deemed expedient to transfer the rifle practice to Dymchureh, near Hythe. RETIREMENT OF SEIZGEANT-INSTRUC: OR WILLIAM JONES. Many readers will hear with regret that Sergeant- Instiuctor William Jones, whose service to the Wrexham Companies of Volunteers cannot be too highly estimated, has, by the lapse of time, been compelled to retire. We have mentioned the Volunteer Companies as being a special feature of his work, but it must not be forgotten that, as musketry instructor to the militia, he secured very high commendations from the inspectors. The following statement, made by Sergeant Jones, deserves careful attention. He says I joined the Royal Denbigh Militia in Sept., 1852, and was appointed color-sergeant on the per- manent staff in Nov., 1858, and sergeant-instiuctor of musketry in March, 1867, which appointment I hold at the present time. In Nov 1857, I was lent ns a sergeant-instructor to the 1st Denbigh Rifle Volun- teers, and have continued to act as such up to the present time. My pay and allowances as a eer^eant- instructor of Volunteers, holding a Hythe ceitificate, would have been, had I not belonged to th" staff of a militia regiment, 2. Sd per diem. I am a non-pensioner, and have performed the same duties for over 32 years for Is per diem and for 20 year", during the pre- liminary drill and training of my militia regiment, I received no pay for drilling the Volunteers, although I continued to perform the duties and have, there- fore, saved the Government during that time being the difference of pay I should have drawn for performing the same duties had I belonged to the Volunteers only, and should have been entitled to a pension of Is per diem from the Volunteers up to the present time. The sum above quoted-21,053-is the least that has been saved to the Government by my performing these duties, as there are two sergeant- instructors serving in this battalion under their army engagement—viz., Sergeant-instructor T. Mullins, (J Company, and Sergeant-instructor G. Andrews, G Company—drawing pay and allowances at the rate of 48 9J per diem each, and also adding 9d per diem to each of their pensions after nine yals' service with the Volunteers, and yet only drilling an equal number of Volunteers, or less, than I am drilling for Is per diem. My case is an exceptional one, no other non. commissioned officer in the United Kingdom perform- ing the same duties. I may add that the present number of non-commissioned officers and men of Volunteers under my instruction exceeds 200, and that the two companies which they compose have been highly complimented for their efficiency in drill by several inspecting ofifcers; and when in camp at Aldershot in 1877, they were told by Colonel Vicars —the officer commanding the Volunteer battalion, consisting of Volunteers from Hampshire, E-isex, Surrey, and soma of the London corps-that the Wiexham was very much the best-drilled company in the battalion. They have also won the Drill Challenge Cup of their battalion three years in succession,"

—A county meeting was held at Welshpool on Monday, Captain Mytton, of Garth, presiding, for the purpose of taking steps for the presentation of a public testimonial to Mr A. G. Humphreys- Owen, of Glansevern, in recognition of his services to Montgomeryshire, especially as chairman of its first County Council. A resolution was passed inviting subscriptions with a view of expressing in a tangible form the county's recognition of Mr Humphreys-Owen's services. A telegram was read from Mr Stuart Rendel, M.P., stating that he wish to subscribe JEoO. it was resolveii that the subscriptions should not exceed JE3 3j each, and a committee was appointed to arrange for receiving subscriptions and to communicate with Mr RUln- phreys-Owen ou thj subject. A sufascriotion list was opened, and thifty-nme guineas subscribed in the room. POSITIVE CORN. WART AND BUNIGN CURE.—A safe and certain remtniy without pain. This new prepura Ion causes the most obstinate corn to shell off ir two nights, and gives a free and healthy action to the skin. Price, with brush, lOd,; per post h.J..UIIS FISHER EDISBURY, M.P.S. Noith Wales Phtrmacy 3, Hiph-atreet-, Wrexham, scls

COEDPOETH AND MINERA. SEASONABLE GIFTS.-Duritig the Christmai week the o!d and needy in the parish were, by the beneficence of Mr J. R. Burton, Minera Hall* treated with the usual parcels of flannel. A CHAGE.- \V e regret to announce the loss Tf Mr W. S. Hughep, Minera, from < ur midst. Mr Huthes has spent the greater portion of his life in the neigh," hourhood, where be has been universally respected For several years he has fulfilled the duties of a..btaht foreman at the works If (he Mitieia Lime Cunipanv Limited, Minera, where hia aFsi iuity and integrity have won for him the confidence of both masters and woi kmen. lie has, as well, been the organist of Minera Parish Church for many years. On Mf»t;dRy next, Mr Hughes will comnieriep his new duties Hg foieman of the Oid Radnor Lime Company's Works ill South Wale?. A FIRE.-An alaim was given to the Prince of Wales Fire Brigade on Sunday night or Monday morning, to attend a fire at the 'lerrr.ee, Minera They were iscon on the scene, but, judging from the speed with which they extinguished the tire and returned home, they had not much to do. The file is s;iid to have broken out in Sheldon's house, ami very probably, unless mastered at oncp, Would have oyd the whole row of about twpntv homes. GVMNASICM SOIREE.—On the 30th ult. at the itittilitm, School, P, nygelli, a soiree was held under the auspices of the A. and C.G S.'s members. Trere were present amongst others Dr. Kdivards and Mrs Adams. Lloft Wen; Miss Caivert, Baiidon; i\tta anel Miss Roberts. Rt)"-d''u Mrs and Mii-s Gi'fli'hs R hosher>e, and Mns L:ZZ e Davie-, Aùwy; Messrs T. H. Evsti.s, the Vicarage, ai.d W. Aston, Wiexham A very ei joyable tea was supplied t yMisJose[h Jones. Hie h-sticet, alter which, danc.ng to music produced by l\li" }}avief'. M-tt-rii Anion and Culijett: end game" were indulged if. rIG COLLECTION.—Another big collection f. ver has broken out in this neighbouihoi.d. At the Adwy Calvinistic Methodist Chapel on Snnday, :lOS Wall collected at the Sunday school. Tniswas a pontaneous collection, and one for which there had bten to hoarding at the expense of other matters. L)IG IM RETING -'I'Iie ai,iitial "Cyfarfod Mawr"of the Nant Welsh WeMeyariH was I.eld on One meeting was held on Saturday nip: lit. The services of Mr David Dmie", Denbigh, Ind I" en secur(I, and his eloquent, thoughtful, and seasonable discourses were much appreciated by the (xcellelit congregations that heard him. Collect iotis were made towards incidental expenses. CHOIR SI:PPER -Owing to the generosity of the Vicar and Mrs Eians, the choir6 of both tit. Mary's and St. John's Churches spent a pleasant evening, at the Minera Schools, on New Year's Eve. There were from 70 to 80 present. The children w-re first attended t", and they (lid the beef, mutton, fowl, p'um pudding, pies, &c., the justice which their good quality deserved. Ihe tables wire very tastily decorated with i ther tempting confectionaries, which had been prepared by Mrs and the Misses Evans. There were also assisting M,s S. Michell, Pias Dinas; Miaa Michell, Ivy Cuttage Mies Gibbons, Plas Maeior. Amongst those present were Messrs G. F. Wynne (Plaegwyn), W. F. Gibbons (Pias Maeior), W. A-ton (Wrexham). Smith (Oswestry), T. H. Michell (Ivy Cottage), S. Michell (Plas Dinas), &c. Atter the supper on adjournment was made to the Infant School, which was beautifully decorated and comfort- ably warm. Dancing, charades, and games were enjoyed until the dawning of the New Year, when appropriate eongs were sung and the school bell was rung. A vote of ttranki to the Rev. and M:¡ T. 1], Evans was, on the motion of the Rev. J. Hughes Parry, seconded by Mr G. F. Wynne, vociferously accorded and with musical honots. On the motion of the Vicar, another vote of thanks to the church- wardens for their attention to the choirs' interests was also accorded. In responding, Mr Wynne said he had arranged to commence at once a tonic sol-fa class to train the choirs and any ot hers who felt inclined to attend their meetings. This was warmly receive d by all. Mr R. S. Lewis presided at the harmonium. WATCli-NIGHT.-The first watch-night feast held by the Wtsieyara was a perfect success from every point of view. At 7 30 p.m. on New Year's Eve a knife and fork tea was provided, under the superin- tendeuce of the following ladies :—Mrs T. Jones Humphreys, Tabor House Mrs Joseph Jones, High- street Mrs Richards, High-street Mrs Michell and Miss Kelly, High-street Mrs and Miss Holywell, Penygelli Mrs Evans and Miss Edwards, Wesley- terrace. After tea a pleasant evening in waiting for the New Year was spent. Alutic was given by Messrs T. R. Parry and Party, T. Rogers, E. Williams, and W. William.0, and addresses by the Rev. T. Jones Humphreys and Mr T. E. Parry. At twelve o'c'ock a bell was rung, and all engaged in silent prayer; immediately aftrrwards they dispersed. -A similar evening was spent in the EligliSil Piesby- terian Chapel, Church-street, which was well attended and much enjoyed. THE WEEN ANNUAL CO.NCERT.-On Monday one of the great musical treats organised by the Independents of Wern was given at that chapel, and it fully deserves to be adjudged as excellent in all respects. The chief artirtes of the evening were Tenorydd y Bryniau, Llew Llanerch, Iolo Ddu, Miss Maggie J. nes, Wern, and Messrs Sam Parry and Tom Lloyd. Mr G. Abram was unable to flilfil his engagement as chairman owing to unfoteseen circumstances, but sent a donation of £1 towards the funds. In his absence the Itev. Hopkins Rees, China, took the chair, and at once called upon Llew Llanerch to open the proceed- ings with Hen Wisd fy Nhadau." Then the fol- lowing programme was performed with credit to all c< ncerned Pianoforte duet, Messrs J. Thomas and friend soiiii. Carlo," Llew Llanerch song, Ora Pro Nobis," Mr Tom Lloyd SOUK, "Y Gwlad^arwr," Tenorydd y Bryniau (encored) Jong, Galwad y Tywys -g" ("The call of the Prince "), Mr SaiM Parry duet, llywel a Blodwen," Miss C. Jones, Nant. and T. riorydd y Bryniau"; duet, Love ar.d War." Messrs. Patry aud Lioyd; song, Itwyln myn'd," Iolo Ddn, encored song, Y fttril ali bil-at: Miss Maggie Jo»:es. During the interval, the chair- man said the singing was in his estimation perfect, ar.d he could safely say if rh(lq> who had | eifoimed there that evening went to China they wLuld be sure 1 to come back with very mil pocket, because the Chinese, although no t:ingt ri-ti,ey only made a noise — could enjoy English music very much. The enter- prising Yatikees often crossed there and invariably had well filled rooms. Tl e Lttle gii I, Maggie Jones, possesses a marvellous vo'cr, -,tnd willi ttr.ining would be a honor to tbe district. Mr Samuel Price pro- poeed, and Mr David Rofceits seconded, a vote of thanks to eub^oibers, chairman, and conductor, which was heartily cCOIcled. With Mr Abram's donation, 1:1 from Mr W. lii gers, litiosdir, and a few others, the cfum of £ 4 17s od was realized trom euc- nriptions. The programme WEIS colitillue,l in the fol'owir.g orti. r :—Pianof-. rte solo, llisp Lewis, Wern Villa ong, Mae enw C'. nuu dnion," Mr S. Parry song, "Buvsil flffod y Cwm," Llew List.erch, en- cmed: song, "Love at bin e," Miss Maggie Jones; Fzotliz, Glwad y deiyr," Tenorydd y Bryniau; .-onr, Bwtliyn yr An ddifi d," lolo Ddu, tncored; song, "Yr Orneat," Mr T. Llojd; -nig, "Pa le mae'r Amen," Llew Liatietei. duet, Flow gentle lJevu, 1 Messrs. Parry and Llovd, encored WlJf, ")Iar\To1. aeth Nelson ('Ihe death of Neleon), Tenorydd y Btyniau final-, Hen wlad fy Nhadau," solo t; ken by Ttnwydd y Bryniau. THE GOSSIP'S CORNED. The next philanthropic movement required for this neighbourhood is an Anti-Rice-Chewing Society." This vice is increasing with alarming rapidity amongst the fair sex. 'I*be collfct(tra for the British and Fcieign Bible Seciety ate ou duty this week. An improvement upon last year's accounts is ex- ptcted. High time, too. Had it been a Society for the distribution of tracts in favor of Sunday opening or rabbit cruising, no snciifice of n.onty or time wou:d be teo gllat for many. The Rev. J. Kopkin Iltets' timtly remsi ks with reference t.) little Maggie Jones, eleserves the notice of those concerned. It was a pity the Fire Brigade did rcrt drench some of the Fire-neivcus on Mcnday morning. The collieis thought the W.M. and C Q. had made a start when the Brigade was tearing off home. The old Puritan element's very strong here. Football, 93 mr-SEts, cricket, lunninp, &c., ire cried down blchuse there lispietis to Le a Detatitig Society on foot. That no dcubt is a splendid it,.f t*ftition, but what is offered to tl.e young men w hose tastis differ, ssiil wllO can't enjoy book-reading ? W(uld it i-,ot Ue It tt fr, urder the circumstances to elevate tie n.( iaijiv of fk;t tt,ulitif, &c, by mixing with them a little more ? Say the chuiches and cbapiIs had tearrp, si;d at, ranged matches on Saturdays. And at the close adjourn for a cup o' tea or coffee together, ministers and all. Or, pay an occasional vitit to the gymnasts At the schools. Salem Char el lceks twice as lsrge, snti Tel y some since the windows have been inserted. Four new shops again 1 One can see nothing Id shops, publics aud traps on a Satuiday nig?it W S3 NO WEB. BRYN, PENYLAN. THE CHURCH CHOIR. On New -yea-r-d Eve the choir members and orgauist of All Saint's, l'envlan. were entertained to their annual supper, &c., at tha Parsonage, through the kindness of the Jlev. 1. Buncumbe and Mrs Buncumbe. Owiiig to the pre. vailinu sickness the juvenile members were not pre- sent, but will receive theirs at a laSsr datL'. 1 he company assembled at 7.30, and soon, after sat d,)wn to a sumptmus repast, to which it is unnecessary to say they did ample justice. Vrrions games were afterwaids indulged in by the p""rty. and a tlirgt enjoyable eveaing was spent by all. Before Me Watkin Rogers proposed a hearty vote oMhan "n behalf of the choir n?mbera ta the Rev, '• j'V Mrs Buncombe for their annual kindnRM towaij thtm, which was seconded by Mr 1). Bower. ?'" Wilcox also expressed his own deep sense of kindness towards him. In te?yinK, Mr Blm'I.¡ said ha thanked the three gpt1emen for th?M kwJ expressions. It gave the greatest pte?u'e tfM't i 1 Mrs Buncumbe and himsslf to have ttiein at the Pataonage on New Yearns Eve. He lo&ked u; on them all aa workers in tha church. Ho was htppy to say complete harmony reigned amongst them, which was a grand thing. He wished them all n .Hr happy new year, and trusted to see them fit a;;[\1I1 a the Parsonage next yeai-% watch-night service was held in All SaintV, when the rev, gentleman delivtrei a feeling and practical address. Special hymns were sung, and ths satxke was of a very hearty character.