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GWERSYLLT AND SUMMERHILL.…
GWERSYLLT AND SUMMERHILL. I SALE Of WORK.—A very successful fate of work of the articles left from the bazmar held last year at Gwersyllt Hall took place on Monday, in the Public Sail, Summpihill, the proceeds being in aid of a drill flhed for the Volunteers. The work of erection will be immediately proceeded with. It is estimated that it will be capable of holding 350 person", and thus prove a boon to the neighbourhood for holding public meetings. The sale of work was gracefully opene4 by Mis T. H. Clayton, Gwastad, in a few well-chosen Temarks. The stalls were arranged along the centre of the hall, and draped in various colors, and the following ladies presided at the refreshment stall;- Mrs Hamilton, Miss Bradshaw, Miss M. Aatbury. No. I stall Mrs John Roberts, Mrs B. Pountney, Mrs Charles .Toner. No. 2 atall Miss E. Price, Miss L. Fowell, Mr G. H. Watkins, Mrs Howell. Mrs J. Robinson. -No. 3 stall (fancy Atall) Mrs T. H. Clayton, Mhs Kate Clayton, Misses Dobell (2). Bran pie. Miss Bradshaw. Terra cotta and cutlery stall, Miss F. Hutchinson, Win. Bradshaw, and Mr John Roberts. Among those present in the room, which was crowded, we noticed-Uapt. Clayton and Mrs Clavton, Brynmally; Rev. J. bobell, Mr H. Poyser, Wrexham; Miss Coney Woods, Mr LI, Powell, Mr and Mrs Bradshaw, Mr J. E. Dodd, Wheatsheaf; Mr and Miss Price, Gresford; Mr and Mrs Thomas Pountney, Col.-Sergt. Williams, Mr G. S. Watkins, &c. A word of praise is due to the management and ladies' committee for the success attained by their iii.ited efforts. We understand a sufficient sum ia in hand to defray the erection of the drill hall. The hon. sec., Sergt.-Major Howell, and Mr Thomas Pountney have been most assiduous in their duties. In the afternoon the Company's Band, under the leadership of Bandmaster Williams, paraded the streets. In the evening the drawing for coal took place, with the followinly results 1st prize, 3 tons of coal, B. Fisher 2nd, 21 toss of coal, W. Thos. Jones; 3rd, 2 tons of coal, riannah Oller- head 4th, 2 tons of coal, George Evans; 5th, li tons of coal, Win. Wynn, So. thsea; 6ih, li tone of coal, Norman Evans 7th. lij tons of coal, E. Edwards 8th, 1 ton of coal, Jag. Evans; 9th, 1 ton of coal, Juo. Jones; 10th, 1 ton of coal, Chas. Jones.
ERBISTOCK.___I
ERBISTOCK. I THE LATE NIR. J. DAVIRS.-WE have to announce the death of Mr John Davies. aged 52, head gardener to Captain Fenwick, Erbistock Hall. He was a faith. ful servant, and was much respected by all who knew him. The deceased was buried at Erbistock on Thursday, a large number of people following the body to its last resting-place. AN ESCAPE.—A local farmer had a very narrow escape from drowning on Thursday night. He, accompanied by a friend, was walking home from Erbistnck Boat along the river when, owing to the thick daikness, he suddenly found himself in the river. A friend in need is a friend indeed," and so the farmer thought when his companion landed him on terra fii-nza. WANTs ATTENTION.—A correspondent writes:- "The road across the fields from Erbistock Boat to Overton is in a shocking state, being wellnigh im- passable. This is a great pity, for two reasons-in the first place, it causes pedestrians to make a long detour: and secondly, it is very dangerous. It was along this road twelve months ago that Miss Long met her death, and at the inquest the jury, in their finding, added a rider to this effect, It is most desir- able that the road be immediately put in a proper state of repair.
HOLT AND FARNDON. I
HOLT AND FARNDON. I SALE or HOLT GAS WORKS—These works were I offered on sale last week at the Nag a iiead Inn, Farndon, and were purchased by Mr George Parker. the Marsh House, near Parndon, for the sum of 1:500. About 21 years ago they were erected by a company, and cost somewhat near k3,500. It is to be hoped the works will be extended, and pure gas Bupplied at a reasonable rate. TOTAL ABSTINENCE.—A largely attended meeting was held at the Presbyterian Chapel, Holt, on Mon- day evening, at which very effective addresses were delivered on the drink question in ito various aspects. Holt does not lag behind any town in educating the rising generation in the district all to their duties in the future in respect of local option, and the power to control the traffic in drink, which will in all pro- bability be granted to the County Councils in the future. The singing was also of a high order. The glee party, the various choiril. and the eoloiBts dis- charged their duties most efficiently. Mr G. Rei. rope presided, and spoke at intervals. Addresses and recitations were Riven by a goodly number. Mr Meredith, Farndon, and Mrs Tomlinson, Cornish Hal!, presided at the organ.
BRYN, PENYLAN.I
BRYN, PENYLAN. INIRLUENZA EPIDEMIC.—On Wednesday, prayers were offered at All Saints, Bryn, for the deliverance of the neighbourhood from the tarible scourge of the sick. ness.
LLANGOLLEN LOCAL BOARD.I
LLANGOLLEN LOCAL BOARD. THURSDAY.—Present: Mr S. Lloyd Jones (chair- man), Rev. E. R. James, Messrs D. Parry, J. P. Davies, J. E. Jones, Robert Hughes, Edward Robert! E. Ffoulkes Jones (deputy-clerk), sud T. U, Jones (surveyor). GREEN LANK. The Clerk said he had failed to make an appoint- ment with the pati-b cleik to examine the parish maps, with a view of ascertaining whether the above was a public or private road.-The Rev. E. R. James promided to go with the clerk any afternoon to do so. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. The Works Committee recommended that a foot- path be formed from a point near the Prince of Wales to the Sun Inn in Kegent-street, the cost of which, estimated at £28 49. "ill be refunded by the County Council.—Messrs J. E. Jones, J. P. Davies, and R. Hughes strongly urzed the desirability of making a similar footway on the opposite side of the same street, but after a long and desultory discussion, the recommendation of the committee was confirmed with a slight modification. SANITARY. The Sanitary Committee recommended that notices be served upon the owners of the private road from Castle-street to the Butcher's Arms yard, to keep the same clean and in good repair, aud a lso upon Mr J. E. Hughes, to remove some refuse, which had ac. cumulated opposite his curriery in Hall-street.-This was confirmed. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported that the laying down road metalling for the season was now nearly completed, and two boat loads of dressing had also been laid down on Abbey-road and Berwyn-street. Another boat load was wanted for other parts of ths town. He submitted a draft estimate of the expenditure for the current year. Pians of proposed warehouses and showrooms to be erected by Mr John Davies, iron- monger, in Oak-street, were submitted; also a sketch of a timber shed by Mr Robert Evanp, inthe same street. PUBLIC FOOTPATHS AND BYE-WAYS. I The Rev. E. R. James brought forward his motion in favor of tracing all the public paths, quarries, &c on the large ordnance map of the Board, and shedul- ing the same for reference also that the Board form itself into committee to carry out the resolution. Mr James, in the course of a lengthy and comprehensive speech, pointed out that the great attraction uf Llan- gollen lay in its public paths and bye-ways; andit was to them, therefore, a matter of the greatest importance that these should be preserved and kept free to the public. He th night that under the old-fashioned vestry system rnaUeia of this kind received more attention from the public at large than they did at present. He always felt that the two things which tended to deteriorate Llangollen more than anything else were the fishing in the Dee, and the closing up of some of their most lovely public paths and bye-ways. He did not know how far they could interfere with the former, but he was sure they would all agree with him that they, as a Board, could do much in the way of securing their rights in regard to the latter. During the years he had been in Llangollen a great number had been closed up. Gentlemen had been stopped and turned back when they were walking on public bye-ways. This should not be. It was specially important that their attention be directed to the preservation of paths which lead to river banks over which the public have rights from time immemorial. To prove that they were h' t peculiar or idiosyn- cratic in this matter, he would draw their attention to the existence of the Footpaths Preserva- tion Society, which has the Duke of Westminster as president, and a host of distinguished vice-presidents and members of the committee. Surely some neces- sity must exist to bring such a society into being. By paying an annual subscription of balf-a-guinpa to this society, they would get every legal advice which they would require upon matters appertaining to public rights were footpaths. He (Mr James) would not like for a moment for anyone to imagine that it was intended in any way to trample upon private rights, nor did he think any private in- dividual had a desire to trespass upon public rights. He brought the subject forward without prejudice, ;and in no cantankerous spirit. By usinif the laree ordinance map they would be are to mark all these public rights distinctly. Then he would propose that the Board form itsrlf into a committee to carry the matter out, and they would meet for about half an hour occasionally, after each ordinary meeting. Mr David Parry said he seconded Mr James' proposal with very great pleasure, as he thought it was important to do all in their power to protect the rights of the public. All the other mem- members expressed themselves in similar termp, and the resolution was carried unanimously. THE IETTTIMATE FOB THE YEAR. The draft estimate of receipts and expenditure for the year was considered. In discussing the amount to be expended upon water supply, Mr D. Parry strongly urged that, instead of carrying out the lay- ing down of new mains by a gradual process which involved an expenditure of about £70 year the Board should consider the desir- ability of borrowing a sufficient sum to carry out the work at orce, as he considered it would only amount to a rate of 2J a year, which was the most paid under the present arrangement. If they went, on with the work at the present rate of pro. cress it would take 22 years to complete it. A long dUrnasioo ensued, during which contrary opinions were expressed, and eventually the matter was lett for further consideration to an adjourned meeting to be held in a wtek. TELEPHONE POSTS, Mr David Parry asked by whose permission the ta?hnne posts had been laid down in RHabon.ro&d _ithin the diøtrict of the Board ?-The Cleik said the ?lephoDe Company had obtained permission from the County Council.-Mr Parry said he did not want ??hMn.butho did not think .twa.nght for th?m to ? it without the sanction of that Board, as thnTnLia belonged to them. To prevent this going on any ?!Br. he would suggest that the Company IkLShT written to on the matter,-This wa< .?n??t?o?h< yTXS & and the mee?g adjourned for a w"k.
HOPE AND CAERGWULE. -1
HOPE AND CAERGWULE. 1 SEYERB WBATHEEt.-On Wednesday morning th-e surrounding hills again presented a wintry aspect, and all through the day gusts of winds and snow, in some cases almost amounting to blizzards, were fre- quent, whilst ever and anon the sun struggled out bravely. Towards evening the wind blew a hurricane, the glass having fallpn steadily all day. NEWS FROM FAR. Mr Thomas Piercy, and brother of Mr William Piercy, of the Glynn Arms, who has been residing for some years near Ca!cutb, writes home, giving an account of some sports eld under the ausoices of the Kolar Gold Field Cymkhana Club." Some of the entries are amusing, aq follows Burlesque Lloyd Lindsay Competition.—Ladies nomina- tion, open to pairs. Each pair to ride out round post and return, each rider in turn to dismount and break a DO by throwing stones, the othnrholdi. g the horses, the pair then to ride out round the post and home. The quietest time to win. limit of time, six minutes. PelZe, two boxes of scent. ""?:r? Needle ??.L.diM nomination. Com petitors to ride from starting post with need e and cotton and dismount at grand sand and have ne?ùles threadeù by the ladies nominating thm, then ride back round starting post and home. Fiist in with needle threaded to win. Sices allowed to hold pomes while needles are threaded. Prize, a gold watch. Potato Stakes.-Ladies nomination. A number of potatoes will be placed upon the course. Competitors to ride out and pick up the potatoes with a pointed stick Without dismounting. First back at the winning post with four potatoes and stick to win. Sticks provided. Prize, a fan. Gladstone Bay Stakes -Ladies nomination. To walk 50 yards and run 50 yarJs, carrying bag containing coat and waistcoat. Put on coat and waistcoat and ride back round starting post and home to win with all buttons of waiscotit buttoned and carrying bag Waistcoat to have not less than six buttons. Prize, a silver match box. We may say that Mr Piercy was one of the handi- cappers at these sports. A MDSICAL TREAT.—On Friday evening the Drill Hall was crowded with an audience anxious to hear Mr Powell Thomas's Happy union of oratory, music, and song." The proceeds of the entertainment were devoted to the fund for the liquidation of the debt on lhe Drill Hall. Mr W. G. Barc.oft.of Bryntirion, presided, and amongst the audience were the Rev. J. Dobell, Vicar of Gwersyllt, and the Misses Dobell, Hev. 1< Roberts Curate of Hope Mr and Mrs John Newton and Miss Hayes, Mr and Mrs Bradshaw, Gwersyllt; Mr and Misa Cotterill, Ffrwd Mr and Miss Hughen, Ty Ctrrig; Mr W, Barcroft, Mr Norman and Miss Barcroft, Mr and Mrs Armer, Mr and Mrs Eccleston, Mr and Mrs Joshua Evans, Mr Joseph Griffiths and Miss Maggie Griffiths, Mr and Mrs Cooper, Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson, Misses Owens, Jones, and M. Millington, and Messrs J. H. Sparrow, Frank Sparrow, W. Gibbons, Edmund SparrowW, iUiam Piercy, Thomas Davies, W. Mickless, Jones, T. Evans, A. Reid, J. Cromar, Henry Griffiths, E. 0. Probert, Halliwell, &e. The platform was handsomely decorated, and much enhanced in effect by the artistic arrangement of flags and banners in the back ground, the work of Messrs Cooper, T. Davies, and A. Reid. The Chair- man introduced the entertainer in a few well-choaen remarks, referring to his well-known reputation in North Wales and elsewhere. A portion of the pro- gramme had to be struck out, viz., the selection of the band, a matter of military etiquette in connection with the recent sad bereavement in the Royal Family. Mr Powell having made a few introductory remarks, commenced the programme, which unaided he sustained throughout. Mr Powell had the undivided attention of the audience throughout, and certainly he has unlimited versatile talent, and is an Al elocutionist. His rendering of that singular poem The Bells" was decidedly original, for it is well- known that it is one of the most difficult to read in the English language. He also introduced into this recitation an admirable imitation of the intonation of the bells. His lecturette was crowded with illustra- tions of Napoleon, Wellington, Earl Russell, Franklin, Canning, Dr. Aherntthy, Hugh Miller, Robert Burns, and otheis. The Chairman, at the close, warmly thanked Mr Powell for the treat he had given them. Mr J. H. Sparrow proposed a vote of thanks to the genial chairman for his preeence there, and also for his patronage aud support.
CYMMAU.I
CYMMAU. I FUNERAL or THE LATE MB WM. POWELL. A large number of relatives and friends assembled at the Kfynnon Farm on Saturday afternoon Towards three o'clock troops of stalwart colliers and farmers might have been seen wending their way along the hill-sides towards the home of the deceased, a farm house, hidden far away up the hill-Bide. Here a very impreseivt service was held, conducted by the Rev. John Smallwood, of Cymmau Hall. A long pro- cession was formed, and slowly marched down the winding and narrow lanes to the cemetery at Hope, where the final service was rexd. ENTERTAINMENT. -This was held in the schoolroom adjoining the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel on Mon- day evening, Mr William Evans, of Caergwrle, making a genial chairman. The programme, an interesting one, was ably sustained by the Penuel Glee Party, conducted by Mr J. E. Jones, and a few friends, including Miss S. J. Jones, Tanyrowen, Messrs John Thomas Trevor Roberts, Harrv Davies, and Enoch Jones. Mr Gwilym Jones won a com- petition prize for the most accurate reading of an unpunctuated piece at first sight. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed a very pleasant meeting. The proceeds were towards the chapel fund.
ICEFIQ AND -RHOSYMEDRE.-I
I CEFIQ AND RHOSYMEDRE. I UNITED FREE CHURCH.—Miss Waterson, whose powerful discourses attracted crowded congregations to the Free Church for the last two weeks, concludes the services on Sunday. STREET LIGHTING.—The committee are making satisfactory progress with the arrangements. The positions of the lamps have already been marked out at Cefn, Acrefair, and Rhosymedre. SPECIAL MISSION SERVICES. On Saturday an evangelist, known as "Blind George," commenced a series of special missions in connection with the Salvation Army, the services were very largely attended. BILLIARD HANDICAP.—Mr Clipstone, of the Buck Inn, by request of several local players. has com- menced a stries of billiard handicaps, the first of which commenced last week, There are twenty-six competitors. ACCIDENT.—On Monday an accident befell a man named Henry Davies, who was following his usual employment at the Wynnstay Colliery, when a portion of the roof-cnal fell, crushing him terribly. He was conveyed homp, and was attended by Dr. Lawton Roberts. SEASONABLE CHARITY.-With his usual kindness, Mr J. C. Edwards )art week distributed some tons of coal throughout Cefn. Acrefair and Rhosymedre. The recipients were those who are in the receipt of parc=elief, the aged poor and deserving widows, each of whom had four cwts. of coal delivered at the door by Mr E-lwards' own cartf. DEATH or MR MORRIS.—We regret to record the death of Mr E. Morris, Well-street, Cefn, which took place on Wednesday, at the age of forty-three years. About a fortnight ago the deceased was severely crushed at the Wynnstay Colliery, but 88 he was attended by Dr. Lawton Roberts it was not necessary to hold an inqnpst. DEATH OF MRS BROOKES.— We record the death of Mrs Brookes, Bodyl!tyn Row, which took DIaci-ol) Thursday from congestion of the lungs. The inter- ment took place on Sunday at Rnabon, the Rev. Canon Edwards, vicar, officiating. Much sympathy is felt throughout the district with the deceased's husband, who, with six little children, mourns after a good wife and excellent mother. ENTERTAINMENT.—An entertainment was Riven in the English Wesleyan Chapel, Cefn Bychan, on Monday evening, under t'ie presidency of Mrs Corney, the programme consisting of songs, recita- tions, &c., was ably sustained by the ladies connected with the church. There was a good attendance, and a most enjoyable evening was closed with tha singing of the Doxology. FATAL ACCIDENT.—A shocking fatality occurred on Monday afternoon at the Trefynant Brickworks. It appears that a man named David Roberts, aged about sixty, was following his usual employment at the clay pan when the clay stuck, and whilst endeavouring to clear the stoppage with his hands from the revolving pan, another piece of clay fell from the machinery on his head, and it is supposed that his neck was broken. The deceased was a favorite amongst the workmen, and was for some years deacon at the Welsh Calvin- istic Chapel, Garth. The sad fatality has cast quite a gloom over the whole neighbourhood. CO-OPERATION MOVEMENT.—A largely attended meeting was held in the Cucoa Rooms, on Friday evening, in connection with the co-operation move- ment. Mr E. D. Hughes, Rhosymedre, presided he explained that they had failed to secure a shop, which was much t > be regretted, as they as hard working men, who were desirous of bettering them- selves and their families ought to have better support. The meeting decided to appoint a deputation to wait upon Sir Watkin Williams Wynn with a view of securing a suitable sit" for building a suitable shop. DEATH OF MR. J. GARRETT.-We record the death of Mr J. Garrett, a young man well known in Ruabon, where he until recently resided. Some time ago he met with an accident, which, although it did not prevent him from performing his usual work, caused him considerable pain and suffering. He had lately been working at Prescot, but returned to his father's house at Rhosymedre, suffering from compli- cation of chest disorders, from which he succumbed on Thursday. The interment took place at Rhosy- medre on Monday, and was attended by a large number of friends from Ruabon. The deceased was a faithful member of thb Primitive Methodist Sunday School, and on Snnd"y evening Mr Leatham, who occupied the puipit at Ru ,n bon referrel in feeling Iterms to the deceased, who was only 22 years of age.
I-OVERTON.
I OVERTON. ADJOURNED.—The adjourned inquiry as to the death of Mr Foster, The Cloy, which should have been last Saturday, has been postponed to March 4th, owing to the illness of Mr Pay, the coroner. THE INFLUENZA.—This insidious disease is very much in evidence here. Dr. Gobat has been so much overworked that he is obliged to engage the services of another medical gentleman, while he recruits his strength. Mr Fitzjohn, the local chemist, Is having an exceedingly busy time in the dispensary depart- ment. It is also owing to there being so much sickness that the concert, which was originally fixed for this week, has been postponed until Eaater.
MARCHWIEL.I
MARCHWIEL. I A SEEtii(>us Loss.-Owing to the deaths of three I valuable colts, Mr Robert Jones, Five Fords Farm, I has sustained a serious loss this week. A bap of com. which was set aside for the poultry, unfortunately attracted tbefc attention. They apparently must have consumed a large quantity of the grain, for they were found in a dying state. The veterinary sur- geon's services were requisitioned, but unhappily were of no avail. THE LATB MB H. Moss.-We regret to announce the death of the tenant of Bryn-y-cabanau Farm, Mr H. Moss. When at work in his garden on Tues. day afternoon, he was seized with an epeliptic fit, and in about five hours after tbe attack he was num- bered with the great majority. A loving rather. an affectionate husband, a sympathetic neighbour, a genial manner, courteous disposition, coupled with a I fine manlv figure, will always be associated with the | name of Henry Mou.
DENBIGH. I
DENBIGH. I TEMPEBANCE CENsus.-On Sunday afternoon Mr I R. Williams, the hon. sec. of the Cpel Ili wr Sunday ) School, took a temperance census of the member?. There were 337 present, 272 of whom were total abstainers. THE FIRE AT MESSRS. BOAZ JONES'.—Whilst engaged digging a bole to bury some debris from the recent fire at the candle factory, Mr Joiieql workmen I uncovered a quantity of candles, which had .evidently been hid by a thief, who had been unable to remove his spoil. THE GOOD TEMPLAR'S OPEN LODGE.—On Friday the Good Xemplars held all open lodge, and submitted a varied and entertaining programme to a large assembly at Bodawen. Mr Pryce Jones, Board School, presided, and conducted the meeting to a successful issue. A vote of thankll coucluded the pro- ceedings. THE CHURCH HOUSE JS»T«BTAINMENT.—On Monday evening, a pleasing enteitAtuaaeiit was given at the i Church House. Mr C. Cottwm presided over an appreciative audience. The follivsoiftg ladies and gentlemen sustained an enjoyable proLymmme:-The Misses Lewis Jones, Ruthin; Miss M. Jones, Bod- gwilym Mr Jared Jones, Mr Francis, and Mr Wm. Edwards, Love-lane. CONSTITUTIONAL SHOPS TO LET.—A correspondent -rites.On Wednesday I had business in Denbigh, and in the couise of some pedestrian exercise my attention was attracted to that unique building, the Constitutional Club. It may be all that the Unionists could desire-it does not look very large-but the shops underneath seemed heavy and depressing, and I noticed they were all to let! Upon inquiry, I was told Constitutional shopkeepers are not a success in Denbigh. THE HIGHGATE IMPROVIMENT SCHEME.—The con- tractor, Mr Isaac Jones, is pushing the work forward at a rapid pac, The houses, including the old oven, have been pulled down, and half the length of the road to High-street has been lowered, many tons of rock having been removed by blasting, and the gradient will be greatly reduced on the completion of the undertaking. Only a few coins, of no great age, have been unearthed. DEATH OF MRS. HUGHES, LATE PLAS CHAMBERS.— On Wednesday the death of Mrs Hughes, late of Plas Chambers, was announced, and was received with much regret by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The deceased lady formerly occupied Plas Chambers Farm, but on the death of her husband retired to a cottage on her own property, where she died after a long illness. The was well known and much beloved, and was a consistent member at Capel Mawr. TEMPERANCE AT LLANBHAIDR,—On Friday evening a temperance meeting was held at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel of this village. The Rev. Dd. Jones presided over a large attendance, and speeches were delivered by Mr Yred, LI, Jones, B.A., and ldr R, Willam*, W.U.T., Denbigh. On the invitation of the Chairman, every person present remained at the conclusion of the meeting to discuss the desirability of establishing a temperance cause in the village, which was accordingly done.—A meeting was also held at Nantglyn, the Rev. D. Richards took the chair, and addrapoes were given by Mr Fred. Jones, Mr Robert Griffith, and Mr R. Williams, Denbigh. INFLUENZA PATIENTS.—The influenza includes in its victims many of the chief townspeople. The Asylum patients have been much afflicted. The Howel Girls' Orphan School has been exceedingly freg from attack, and the hospital wards do not contain any cases at present. Tne general health of the establishment is good. At the Infirmary chest cases are abundant, and the beds are fully occupied. Dr. Owen and the nurses are much engaged in administering medical relief and attending upon the sufferers. The number of out-patients is very large, and has increased con- siderably recently. Outside the public institution in- dividual cases are numerou", and the medical gentle- men of the town are excessively engaged. Mr J. Parry-Jones, the town clerk, is now convalescent Col. Lloyd Williams, the county surveyor, is still prostrate and is exceedingly ill Ald. T. J. Williams had sufficiently recovered from a severe attack on Tuesday to attend the special meeting of the Coun- cil Mrs Wynne Edward?, the mayoress, and Master Wynne Edward-4 have been exceedingly unwell, and Mrs Edwards is still under medical treatinent Mrs J. P. Lewis is slowly recovering from an attack, and her servants are prostrate. There is scarcely a fami'y in the town h'lt what has had some member of the household afflicted, and the attendance at public places of Divine worship had been much reduced in consequence of the prevailing epidemic. Mies Morris is indefatigable in her attention to the sick ones, and her ministrations are much sought after, and appreciated. Miss Marie Thomas, the popular contralto, is convalescent, after a severe attack in- capacitating her for weeks. Prayers have been offered in the churches and chapels for the alleviation of the sickness and the distress involved.
-VALE OF -CLWYD MONTHLY MEETING._I
VALE OF CLWYD MONTHLY MEETING. I There was a large attendance of ministers and lay- men at the Vale of Clwyd Monthly Meeting held at Gellifor Chapel on Thursday week. Before the business of the meeting was transacted, the Rev. J. J. Jones, Nantglyn, installed the new president of the district into the chair with a brief observation on the duties accruing from the occupation of the chair. Councillor Owen Williams, C.C., Glanclwyd, on taking the chair, at once proceeded to conduct the proceedings, and the delegates from the several churches of the Va!e presented their reports, and they were confirmed. They included the call extended by the English cause at Denbigh to the Rev. Joseph Evanp, Swansea. The report of the church visitors was submitted, and the visitors advised greater faith- fulness on the part of church officers towards the meetings of the Presbytery, and remarks were made upon the services and lives of several recently deceased officers of the district. They included the Rev. Hueh Roberts, Glanrafon. Mr William", Llano rhairdr, Mr Roberts, Pontruffydd, and Mr Samuel Jones, Rhuddlan, and votes of condolence were passed. The meeting expressed its sympathy and pissed a vote of condolence with the Rev. David Daviep, of Henllan, in his affliction for the past three years, and the recent affliction of his untiring nurse and helpmeet, Mrs Davies. The officers of the church at Gellifor gave a favorable report as to the woi k accomplished there, and from which it was gathered that the church was in a healthy condition. Those who officiated at the preaching meetings were the Revs. Francis Jones, Abergele, E. W. Evans, M.A., Pensarn, S. T. Jonef. Rhyl, J. Jones, St. Aeaph, and others. The next Monthly Meeting will be held on the 17th of March at Henl:an,
RUABON.I
RUABON. OWING TO INFLUENZA.—On account of this epidemic the work in the sewing classes in connection with the bazaar, which will be held by the Wesleyans in the summer, has been entirely suspended. SUFFER.—Mr and Mrs Williams, whose marriage we recorded last week, invited a few friends to supper on Mon(IRY evening. at Mra Williams' father's re- sidence in Duke-street. There was an excellent repast provided, and a pleasant evening was spent. ACCIDENT.—A young man named Edward Hamp. son, of Ruabon, met with an accident at the PlaB-yn- Wern Ironworks. On Saturday he was at his usual work with the presiz, and his hand was caught whilst it was in motion. He was so severely crushed that it was found necessary to amputate two of his Sneers. DEATH OF TWO OLD SERVA.NTS.-Ainongiit the numerous deaths that have occurred in the village, we record the death of two of Sir Wi%l kin Williams Wynn's faithful servants, viz.. Mrs Stephens, who for many years was in charge of the dairy at BeHan, She died at the age of 76 years at the residence of her daughter in Park-street, Jan. 20, and was interred at the churchyard Jan. 23. Also John Mills, who had served in the gardens at Wvnnstay for some years, He died January 22, in his 719t year, and was interred at the Cemetery Jan. 25. The Rev. T. Poole Hughes officiated on both occasions. SERMON AND LEcTuRz. --Special services were held on Sunday in the Independent Chapel (which was kindly lent for the occasion), in connection with the Primitive Methodists, when the Rev. George Cook, Liverpool, preached in the afternoon, and in the even. ing the rev. gentleman delivered his popular lecture, the subject being Daniel the prophet, his life and sermons." Mr J. Morris, Oswestry, presided over a good congregation. The proceeds were in aid of the new chapel fund. We learn that it is intended to commence building the schoolroom early in the spring. IMPORTANT PROPERTY SALE.—On Monday an im- portant sale of property was conducted by Mr Francis Lloyd, Eyton ITouse, at the Wynnstay Arms. The property is situated in High-street, Rhosymedre. Lot 1 consisted of No*. 28 and 29, High-street, now in the occupation of Mr Lickbarrow, and lot 2 were Nos. 26 and 27, High-street, now tenanted by Mr E,iw.%rd Evans and Miss J. Morgan. By rrquest both lots were put up together, and after some spirited bidding they were purchased by Mrs Lickbarrow for E760. Mensrs. J. P. Cartwright and Son, Chester, were the solicitors for the vendors. ANNUAL MEETING.—The annual meeting in con- nection with the Congregational Church was held on Wednesday evening. The members had a social tea, the tables being presided over by Mrs Morrish, Mrs Jones, Church-street, Mrs Jones, Park-street, and Mrs Careless. At the meeting, which was held at seven o'clock, under the presidency of the Rev. E. M. Edmunds (pastor), Mr Morrish, the secretary of the church, read the yearly accounts, which gave most satisfaction. Messrs G. Saint, C. Careless, and Morrish, deacons, addressed the meeting, Mr R. Albert Jones was appointed treasurer of the church, vice Mr W. Hughes.
I PONTBLYDDYN AND LEESWOOD.
PONTBLYDDYN AND LEESWOOD. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—The inaugural meeting of this Society was held on Monday even- ing in the Congregational Chapel, Pontybodkin. The officers elected for the ensuing session were—Presi- dent, Mr David Jones, Hartsheath Gardens, and Secretary, Mr W. Beckett Lloyd, Board Schoolp, Leeswood. A very able paper on The Bible was read by the President, after which followed an in- teresting discussion. The next meeting of the Society will be held on Thursday, the 11th inst., when a paper will he read by Mr W. Beckt tt Lloyd on The duties of Sunday School teachers." VACCrNATION.-The medical officer of health and vaccination officer for this district, Dr. Ed. Williams, Mold, has received instructions from the Local Government Board to inoculate those children whose vaccination was postponed in the month of Novem- ber last in consequence of the measles epidemic then raging. Dr. Williams and his assistants will attend at the Leeswood National School to perform the same on the usual day and hours.
WHITCHURCH. I
WHITCHURCH. I HORSE SALE.—On Friday, Mr W. H. Etches offered by auction 68 horses to a good company of dealers and private buyers. Trade was good through- out, and anything useful changed hands at satisfac- tory prices. The next sale is advertised to take place in the New Repository, on Friday, February 26th.
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RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. I SPECIAL SERMON.-The Rev. Mr Lewis, a gentle- man from America, delivered a sermon at Bethlehem Chapel on Thursday evening. ENTERTAINMENT AT THE PUBLIC HALL.—A musical and literary entertainment was given in the Public Hall on Monday evening by Mr Powell Thomas, the well-known elocutionist. There was a large attend- ance, and the proceeds are in aid of Penrhos Baptist Chapel Renovation Fund, THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS' CHARITY. Mr Hezekiah Hughes and Mr Joseph Dodd have received orders from the Licensed Victuallers' Charity Com- mittee to distribute seventy tons of coal among the deserving poor of the neighbourhood. Five and a half hundredweight is given to widows, and five hundred- weight to laborers and others out of employment. WHAT TO READ AND How TO READ.The Rev. Elvet Lewis, Independent minister, Llanelly, delivered a. highly instructive address to a large num- ber of young men at the Vestry Room, Bethlehem Chapel, on Monday evening, on the above subject. The same evening the rev, gentleman delivered an eloquent sermon in the same chapel, basing his remarks upon Numbers xxiii., 19. LOCAL OPTION.—At the weekly meeting of the Bethlehem Chapel Debating Society held on Saturday evening, Mr Isaac Smith, Bank-street, read a well- written paper upon Local Option." The Rev. R. Roberts (pastor), Mr William Edwards (Hanover HouRe), Mr Aquila Williams, Mr Edward Ellis, Mr William Owen, and others took part in the discussion that followed. Mr Edward L. Price, Ponkey Board School, presided. THE BIBLB SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of the local committee of the Bible Society was held at Hill- street Chapel on Monday evening. Mr Isaac Jenkins, one of the vice-presidents of the Rhos Branch Society, occupied the chair. The following were elected ofifcers for the coming year :—President, the Rev. 0. Waldo James vice-presidents, Mr J. Denbigh Jlneø and Mr Henry Jones treasurer, Mr W. J. Rogers; secretaries, Mr Joseph Rogers and Mr T. Sauvage auditors, Mr W. M. Jones, Ponkey, and Mr J. T. Jones, Rhos librarian, Mr B-njaipin Jones. HILL-STBEKT MUTUAL IMPBOVEMENT SOCIETY.— The weekly meeting was held on Tuesday evening, MrJ. Denbigh Jones presiding. The subject of debate was Can any person be a Christianjwithout being a member of a church." Mr John Smith, Gas WOlks, led on the affirmative 8id. and was well sup- ported by Mr .James Connard Mr T. W. Dunn, Mr Robert Edwards, and Mr R. Mills. The lead on the negative side was taken by Mr M. Millward, who read a very well written paper. On the same side eloquent speeches were made by Mr Samuel Hough, Mr Robert Jones, Johnstown Mr R. R. Jones, Maelor View and Mr Richard Barufield. A vote was not taken on the subject. YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY.—A meeting of the mem- bers was held at the National Schools on Tuesday evening, the Rev. Thomas Prichard, vicar, occupied the chair. The subject for discussion was ()an ft man be religiDua who does not attend a place of worship." Two very able papers were read, the one in the affirmative by Mr Thomas Bishop, and in the negative by Mr George Ridgway. In the debate which followed the Rev. John Owen. Messrs Furney, E. Lewis, C. Simpson, William Evans, John Yates. and others took part. After a closing address by the Chairman, on the vote being taken, the negative was carried by a small majority. THE VORD GRON SOCIETY.—There was a lively debate at the last meeting upon the question Whether an Itinerant Ministry or a Settled Min- istry was the best. A well-written paper advocat- ing the continuance of the itinerant plan was read by Mr John Edwardta, Johnson-t-treet. the other system finding an excellent pleader in Mr Edward Elwards, Market-street. In the discussion following part was taken by the Rev. Robert Jones, Mr Michael Robert3. Mr Zechariah Dodd, jun., Mr Wm. Hughes, Mr Ihomas Phillips, Erw Gerrig Mr John Davies, Brook-street; Mr Thomas Hughes. Mr Thomas Davies, Regent House and Mr William Dodd, Pentredwr. A division was not taken, the debata being adjourned. CHAPEL ACCOUNTS.—With several of the largest Nonconformist churches of Rhos it has been the practice for years t) issue a printed repoit of their doings in several departments of church work. As usual the Hill-Street English Chapel report is the first to come out. It n. t:8t be both gratifying and in- spiriting to those connects with this church to find that the year just closed proved so successful. There has been an increase of ten members during the year. The Sunday School co!l»ctrons amounted to £160 17s 6J, an increase of 217 153 as compared with lfc90, and of 2112 as compued with 1889. The con- tributions towards the ministry fund amounted to 9102. The sum of 225 was collected towards the Foreign Mi-sion Jubilee Fund. The debt of 255 re- maining at the beginning of the year on the school- room was wiped off in June, and a creditable sum has since been collected towards the Chapel Ex- tension Fund. The Rev. Richard Williamo, who is the pastor of the church, entered on his duties in March last, and to his abundant labors are to be at- tributed the very prosperom state of the cause at the present time. OPENING OF THE PONKEY NEW ENGLISH BAPTIST CHAPEL. On Sunday the opening services were held at the New English Baptist Chapel, Ponkey. In the morn- ing and evening the services were conducted by the Rev. Henry Rees, pastor, and in the afternoon by the Rev, O. Waldo James. There were good congrega- tions and excellent sermons were delivered. Collec- tions were made in aid of the chapel debt fund. The chapel has been erected on a piece of ground bought from Mr Henry Denni-, J. P., by the members of the church. It is very pleasantly situated in the midst of a populous district on Furnace Btnk. Building was commenced about mid-summer. The memorial stones were laid by Mrs Roberts, Pleasant Creek House, on behalf of Alderman R. Cory, Cardiff, Mrs Simon Jones, Wrexham, Mrs rho mas, Havod-y-bwch, and Master Trevor Gethin Davies, Llangollen. Later on top stones were laid when the Right Hon. G. Osborne Morgan, M.P., Mrs Morgan, and Alderman Cory, were present, and took part in the ceremony. The chapel is gothic in design, the external walls being faced with Messrs Monk and Newell's best Ruabon pressed brick and terra cotta. The stone dressing is of white Cefn stone. The interior is well lighted by tall lancet windows on each side. The vestibule, plat. form, and pews are of best pitch-pine and varnished. The chapel is heated by hot water pipps-tbe apparatus being supplied by Messrs Minshall, Oswestry. The chapel will seat about 160 persons, and has a bapti-try fitted immediately under the platform. On the left of the platform a staircase leads to the school-room, which is underneath the chapel, and is divided into three parts by sliding wooden partition?, and is fitted up with book cupboards, &c. The school-room is heated by a portable coke stove, and the building is lighted throughout with gas. Two houses have also been built on either side of the chapel, that on the right being intended for a I minister's residence, the one on the left being occu- pied by the secretary. The designs were furnished by Mr J. G. Owen, architect, Liverpool, the work carried out by Mr R. Robert. builder, Birkenhead, and Mr J. W. Jones, Denver House, Newbridge, acted as clerk of the works. The total cost of chapel and houses, exclusive of sit", amounts t:) 21,250, of which about E250 has already been subscribed.
ICOEDPOETH -AND -M1NERA.-
COEDPOETH AND M1NERA. THE COLLIERS.—A public meeting was held on Wednesday niht in the Market Hall, when various subjects of ifnancial interest and bodily safety were discussed and resolutions passed. There was a fair attendance. SHEBEENS.-IT is to be regretted that the "Shebeen" business has been imported to this neighbourhood from South Wales. It is carried on so stealthily that it is. perhaps, surprising the authorities have not detected it. It is confined to one district, but not to one house. Children were, on Sunday, seen, by the mother of one, in a deplorable condition with a good supply of intoxicants still uncon8umed. MARRIAGE OF MR. T. TUDOR AND MISS EDWARDS. The marriage of Miss Harriet Edwards, eldest daughter of Mr N, Edwards, Royal Oak, to Mr T. Tudor, Minera, took place on Monday at Wrexham Parish Church. Mies Lizzie Edwards (sister of the bride) acted as bridesmaid, and Mr E. A. Jones, Nant, as beet man. Miss Edwards was a useful and diligent member of the St. John's Sunday School, where she had had charge of a class for a considerable time. There was much rejoicing during the day. The following is a list of the presents received Bedroom suite and timepiece. Father and Mother eight days clock, the Coedpoeth Brass Band; looking glass, Mrs Tudor tea service and jugs, Mrs Lewis, Cet.i; copper kettle, Mr Bates, Wrexham pair of lace curtains, Miss Kdna di (sister of the btide) picture, Mr E. Edwards (brother) kitchen fender, Mrs Edwards, New Inn china teapot, Mr Abel Jones; table cover, Miss Roberts, Ruthin; cup and saucer, Miss Annie Edwards pair of ornaments. Miss Edith and Master Noah Edwards; ditto Mrs Roberts, High-street; hot water jug. Mrs Manners, Wrexham ditto, Miss Edwards, Brickyard cruet stand. Miss Williams. Brickyard ornaments, Miss L. Blunt, Brickyard; china cheese dish, Misa C .rrington, Cross Foxes: china tea service, Mrs Clarka, Coedpueth cheese dish, Mrs Williams, Grusvenor Aims; fancy plates, Mrs Robert Williams, Adwy pair of ornaments, Miss Pritchard, Williame-row cruet stand, Miss Rogers, Vron; lug and preserve dish. Miss Annie Griffiths; pair ornaments, Mrs Taylor, brickyard; glass creamjug and sugar bowl, Miss Taylor, do. mirror, Mr W. Taylor, do. set of e'- g cups, Misses Taylor, do. lamp, Mrs Lewis, Talwrn butter cooler, Miss.H. Price, Coedpoeth Imtter cooler, Mrs Richards, Adwy teapot, Mrs Edward Jones; egg stand, Mrs Jones,Talwrn; cup and saucer, Mrs Roberts, Tabor Hill; preserve dih, Mrs Anne Jones, Coedpoeth tea service, Mr John Jones, Adwy; teapot, Mrs G. I Edwards preserve dish, Mrs rarry sugar Da.-in ann cream jue, Mrs Kdwards, Adwy brushes, &c.. Mrs ihomas, High-street; ornamental picture and frame, Miss Edwards, Lodge; kitchen table, Mr Heth Jonea; kettle, Mr J. Kdwards picture, Mr J. Jones; ornament and flower basket, Missei Blunt; Uncle Tom's cabin ornaments, Mr John Blunt; damask table cover, Mr R. Jones, Lodge; set of mats, Mis Edwaras, Lodge; lin.n table cloth, Mrs McKileern, Rhyl; cups and saucers, Miss Jones, Bwlcbgwyn and pictures, jug and dishes, given by her Sunday scholars-Miss.,s Wright, Holywell, and Hopwood. THE GOSSIP'S CORNER. What about the rumpus at Bwlchgwyn On Sundays, boys (16 to 18) are enticed from the paths of virtue within ibight of places of worship. within sight of the main street, and within the juris. diction of the police. Probably the P. C.'s are not aware of such things, but if they see these notes they will know. Three or four shebeens" are too many for Coed- poeth. Mr Burton doef, not stand for the County Council election, but Mr Kyrke is willing. It would be far more discreet, and it would cer- certainly show respect for the Sabbath to desist from cannonading on Sunday nights. Let Sunday be a day of rest. The St. John's churchmen are continually annoyed on Sunday evenings by atone throwing. I WlNBOWER. I
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BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. I
BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. I INFLUENZA.—The influenza is prevalent in the ) neighbourhood. The sick lists of several of the I Friendly Societies in the district are heavy, and have been for some time past. LECTURE.—On Tuesday evening a lecture was delivered in the Mount Wesleyan Chapel, Brymbo, by the Rev. Hugh Hughes, of Rhyl, the well-known lecturer and temperance advocate, before a good audience, on The Mode of Living." The chair was occupied by Mr W. Owen, Rhianfa, Wrexham, sapoorted by the Rev. P. N. Roberts, Brymbo. YOUNG MEN'g LIBERAL AssociATio.,q. -On Monday evening a meeting of the young men in connection with the Brymbo Liberal Association was held at the Institute, when a large number was present. Several questions, &c., were discussed, and it was unanimously decided to form a Young Men's Liberal Association in connection with the parent Association. The officers were elected pro. tern., and a meeting will be held at a later date for final selection. SCHOOL BOARD.-The Tory party here selected thiee candidates—for the Vron district, Mr Butler; for Bwlcbgwyn, Mr R. H. V. Kyrke for Brymho district, Mr Owen Charles, Conservative agent. The probability is that the three named will stand. The election will be fought by the Church party, who are doing their utmost to secure three seats. The Liberal candidates are also selected, viz Mr Richard Rogers, for Bwlchgwyn Mr John Robert. for Vron Rev. E. K. Jones, Baptist pastor, for Brymbo and both the parties are hard at wotk canvassing and soliciting votes. The nomination day ill settled for next Mon- day, and the election for the 19th of this month. LANDSLIP AT BRYMBO.—The work of removing the subsiding portion of the old spoil bank adjacent to the Wrexham blold and Connah's Quay Railway Company's Branch at Brymbo is being actively pushed forward. The soil is being removed to the fields and soma waste ground next the Institute Recreation Ground, where already several hundreds of tons are deposited, and altogether between twenty and thirty men are engaged on the work. On the surface of the soil removed it is proposed to lay several sidings, which will no doubt relieve the heavy traffic. Several persons residing near the spot find it to their advantage to pick the small coal in the soil. and also to utilise the burnt portion, which is a splendid substitute for gravel on garden wtlks, &c. CO-OPEEtATION.-At a meeting held at Mr Joseph Andrew's, Daisy Bank, Pentre Issa, Broughton, the following were appointed a committee to establish a society in Broughton. namely, Mr George Mumford to be president, Mr John Hall treasurer, Mr William Andrew, Mr Peter Williams. Mr William Lewis Mr Lemuel Davies, Mr Joseph Andrew, Mr Robert Griffiths, Mr John Hughes, Mr Thomes EvanR, and Mr Wm. Rigg, secretary. Mr F. A. Sturge, Coedefa, and Mr G. J. Findley, Plaspower Colliery, have very kindly consented to take shares, and render every arsistance to further the movement. The stores will be based on a thorough cash system. It is proposed to have a public meeting and concert to inaugurate the same. The committee has secured a place to commence business at once.
NEKQUIS. I
NEKQUIS. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL -On Sunday afternoon, a number of valuable and handsomely bound books were distributed by Miss Harriet Lloyd Fletcher, of Ne. quis Hall, amongst those scholars who had attended most regularly during the past six months, and also to those who had learned various portions of scripture. At the close a cordial vote of sympathy was accorded to the relatives of the late Mr John Jones, Tanybryn. who was accidentally killed at the Coed Talon Colliery, on Monday week. This was proposed by Mr Robert Evans, his Sunday School teacher, and seconded by the Rev. J. George, vicar. At the same time, a handsomely bound Bible was presented to Mr Win. Griffiths, Church View, Nerquis, by the members of the Sunday School, in appreciation of the great respect he is held in by them for the courage and exertion he displayed in ai tempt- to rescue both the deceased and Mr Samuel Jones at the time the accident occurred. The Vicar, in a few well chosen remarks, called upon Miss Lloyd Fletcher to make the presentation, which she did in a very graceful and appropriate manner. Both the deceased, John Jones and Mr Wm. Griffiths, were feliow mem. bers in Mr Robert Evans' Sunday School class.
SALE OF GIFTS AT RHOSROBIN.…
SALE OF GIFTS AT RHOSROBIN. I I On Monday afternoon a sale of gifts was held at the Olivet Congregational Church, Rhosrobin, in order to raise the sum of t70 for the purpose of enclosing the property adjoining the building. The Church, which is an off-shoot from Penybryn Congre- gntional Church, ia in charge of the Rev. S. R. Jones, who also has care of the Congregational Church at Wheatsheaf. The members are all of the working- class, and are weak in number, but much good work has and is being done. The ladies have worked hard for the sale, and most valuable aid has been given by the sewing class of the lady friends of the Penybryn Congregational Church. The school-room, underneath the chapel, in which the sale was held, was tastefully decorated. The stalls were arranged and the decorations carried out by the following ladies :—Mrs Charles Evans, Town Hill, Wrexham Miss Barber, Charles-street, Wrex- ham Miss Stokes, Gaifield Villa Mrs S. R. Jones, Mrs Reid, St. Mark's Terrace, Wrexham Miss Turner, Miss Price, Mrs Enoch Jones, Mrs Edwin Jones. Mrs Price. Mrs J. Jones, and Mrs J. Davies, and they were assisted by Mr Lewis, Mr George Jones, and Mr Wm. Hughes. Tiie stall-holders were as follows:-No. 1 stall, Mrs C. E. Evans, Mrs Reid, and Mrs Edwin Jones. No. 2 stall, Miss Barber, Miss Stokes, and Mrs Enoch Jones. No. S stall, Mrs Gale and Miss Hughes. No. 4 stall, Miss Turner and Miss Price. No 5 (refresh- ment) stall, Mrs Price and Mrs S. R. Jones. The weather WM inclement, a strong wind blowing and rain also falling, and this undoubtedly affected I the attendance, but there was a good number present, when the opening ceremony took place. Amongst those present were Mrs Edward Jones, I King-street. Wrexham the Rev. S. R. Jones, Mr and Mrs John Rogers. Higher Gwersyllt; Mrn and Miss Jones, Brynissa; Mrs Williams, Fairfield House; Mrs Alfr d Rhys Jones and Miss Taylor, Wrexham Mrs Benjamin Jones, Hope-street, Wrex- ham the Misses Stevens, Grosvenor Road Miss Stevens, Gatefield Mrs George Jones, Wheatsheaf Mrs Foulkes, Mrs Wm. Hughes, Mr and Mrs Edwin Jones, Mr and Mrs Lewis, and Mr and Mrs G. Jones, and Mr Charles Evars. The Rev. S. R. Jones, in calling upon Mrs Edward Jones to open the sale, said no words of his could intensify the love they bore to Mrs Joneiw. The good work she had done there deserved all praise. (Hear, hear.) There was much talk about woman's work in their cliurchee, but he was sure, if they all followed in the footsteps of Mrs Jones, they would have a model church. (Hear, hear.) As long as that chapel stood, it would be a lasting monument to the efforts of Mrs Jones and her dear hnsbnnd. (Hear, hear.) Mrs Jones then declared the srtle open, and in doing so said they had worked together there in cir- cumstances of joy and sorrow. They had lost many members through various changes, and some had gone over to the great majority, but they had kept steadily on, until that day they had attained to the dignity of their first bazaar. Let no one despise their day of small things. (Hear, hear.) The church was weak— twenty-five in number. That sounded rather dis- couraging, but she was never discouraged, having unbounded faith in the Master they served. (Hear, hear.) The power of Christ's church was Christ's members. Wealth and influence were all nothing without Him, but with Him, twenty-five faithful, honest, working followers could do wonders. (Hear, hear.) The work of selling and buying then went merrily on, and as the result of the day's sale, it is expected that R60 will be realised.
IBWLCHGWYN BOARD SCHOOLS.I
BWLCHGWYN BOARD SCHOOLS. I On Thursday, Mr R. H. V. Kyrke, J.P., gave the I children attending this school their annual treat, when there were 251 scholars present, a large number being unable to attend through sickness, but who have received their share of the treat at their homes. Mr Kyrke has during the last six years taken much interest in this school, and has (as a School Board member) spent and done much to encourage the children to attend school regularly, rather than agree to summon parents before the magistrates for their non-attendance. He has also visited several parents whose children have attended irregularly to explain to them the importance of regular attendance. In this way a good attendance hu been secured, and very few parents have had to appear before the magistrates. Mrs Kyrke also frequently visits the school to encourage the girls in needlework, giving annually a valuable special prize to the best girl. Mr Davies this lDonth completes his tenth year as head master of this school, and it is pleasing to note how very steadily it has increased year by year, both in the amount of Government grant earned and in numbers. a There are now so many scholars that a large addition has been made to provide accom. modation for eighty more children. This new room is now complete, and will be a boon to the teachers and scholars, notwithstanding the difficulty caused through want of accommodation. H.M. Inspector last November reported the tone 'Excellent.' The headmaster has been more fortun- ate in securing the hearty co-operation of parents, friends, and Board members. Without this, it is ale most impossible for any school to succeed. A good number of ladies waited upon the children at their treat, and having made the necessary arrangements. the scholars, each wearing a neat rossette, and very nicely dressed, sat down to tea at 4 p.m.—After making a hearty tea they were arranged in the large room and sang a number of songs. Mr Wynne, Plasgwyn, arrived about seven, (when the school was crowded with children, their parents and friends), and commenced his magic lantern entertainmint, showing many views of places and persons in the district, in Devonshire, and several other places, which he him- self had photographed. His remarks were instructive and his descriptions highly interesting. The usual votes of thanks to Mr Kyrke, Mr Wynne, and all who had assisted at the tea tables, was passed and acknowledged by Mr Wynne who the children for their beautiful singing, which he always enjoyed so much at Bwlchgwyn School.
NORTH WALES TRAINING COLLEGE.
NORTH WALES TRAINING COLLEGE. The annual meeting of subscribers to the North Wales Training College was held on the 2Sth ult, at St. Asaph, under the chairmanship of the bishoo of the diocese, the Bishop of Bangor with the Deans of Bangor and St. Asaph and Principal Fairchild being present. At the meeting I of the committee a deputation from Carnarvon, includ- ing the Mayor (Mr J. Davies), Councillor Issard, the Rev. Gwynn Jones, Mr Davies, and Mr H. Lloyd Carter, attended to present a protest from Carnarvon against the proposed removal of the college, a wing of which was lately destroyed by fire, from Carnarvon. Inter alia it was stated that Mr Assheton Smith was prepared to give a site, and that contributions towards the cost of building had been promistd by the Hon. F. Wynn, the Lord-Lieutenant of Carnarvonshire (Mr Greaves), and others. The question came before the general meeting held in the afternoon, when it was decided by eleven votes to three that it was desirable to remove the college to Bangor, so that the students could avaU themselves of the classes of the University College of North Wales. 1
THE WREXHAM AND ELLESMERE…
THE WREXHAM AND ELLESMERE LINE. NEARING THE START. I At long last we are in a position to put our readers in the possession of information which must be very gratifying. On Thursday a special train came into Central Station bearing a number of directors who are concerned in the Wrexham aud Ellesmere Rail. way Line. A meeting was held, at which there were present Mr Pnlliit, Mr Buckley (chairman of the Cambrian Railways Co.), Mr Mcljure, M.P., the Hon. G. T. Kenyon, M P., Mr Fraser (secretary), Mr Geo. Owen (engineer), Si". We learn that the result of the meeting was that the tender of Messrs. Davies Bros., of Wrexham, amounting to 290,000, was practically accepted. It is expected the contract will be signed in one month, when orders will be given for trie work to proceed.
I WREXHAM COUNTY COURT.I
WREXHAM COUNTY COURT. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3RD. !MM W J & Before Hia Honor Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd. ACTION BT LIVERPOOL TEA6 MERCHANTS. Messrs David Jones and Co., tea merchants. Liver- pool, sued George A. Wilmotts, grocer, &c., Sum- merhill. for the sum of Q50. Mr R. J. Kendrick, appeared fur the plaintiffs, and Mr R. W. Glascodine for the defendant. The defendant and his wife had dealt with the plaintiffs for a great many years, and now owe 2267. The plaintiffs offered to take £20 in payment of the debt some time ago, but only £13 was paid, and they now sued for 250. and abandoned the excess. The defence was that in addition to the J213 in money, the defendant took the plaintiffs' solicitors' a watch, which was accepted, and made up the balance of the 920 which the plaintiffs agreed to accept in settlement of the account.—His Honor gave a verdict for the plaintiffs for the amount claimed. STRANGE LAND DISPUTE. Owen Owen, fanner, Llantysilo, sued Stephen Lloyd Jones, flannel manufacturer, Llangollen to recover 250 under a promissory note. Mr Wynn Evans appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Foulkes j ones (Messrs Minshall and Parry- J ones) for the defendant. Mr Wynn Evii.i;, in opening the case, said his client was unable to be present in Court, as be had been bed-ridden some months. He should simply put in the promissory note, which, he thought, was admitted. As the case was remitted from the High Courts, he could not be ignorant of the defence set up, and he would refer to it. It was to the efftict that the pr'-imsgory note, which was given in tart pay- ment for a piece of land bought by the defendant from the plaintiff, was given on the plaintiff entering into an undertaking to the effect that the note wouhi be cancelled, if the defendant was disturbed in his enjoyment of the property within twelve months. The defendant, it was alleged, had been so disturbed in his occupation of the land in question. There was also a counter claim for £10, costs for certain legal proceedings, which were paid by the defendant for the plaintiff. He (Mr Evans) submitted that his friend could not, as a defence to that promissory note put in a document signed at the time, inasmuch as that document ought to be the basis of a separate action. His friend was unable to put in anything unless he could prove total failure of consideration for the note. He could not do that inasmuch as his client handed the deeds over, and signed a conveyance 01 the land. The defendant paid E10 in cash, and gave the promissory note for V50 for land which was worth JE200, and was thus amply protected. Mr Evans then put in the promissory note, which was admitted. John Robert Owen, son of the plaintiff, said his father had been in bed for the last nine months. The land in question contained fifteen acres, and was worth JS200. The land was claimed by Major Totten- ham. Mr Foulkes Jones, in defence, said that in 1887 the plaintiff sold the defendant about fifteen acres of mountain land, called the Llechwedd, Llantysilio, f or 990. The land adjoins the estate of Major Tottenham, and that gentleman claims it. Accord- ingly it was arranged between the plaintiff and defendant that £10 of the purchase money should be paid down, and the A;50 given in the for'n of a pro- missory note to be paid in the event of the defendant not being disturbed in his possession of the land. Shortly after the land was purchased by the defendant, M»jor Tottenham erected a fence upon it, "nct the defendant and plaintiff cut it down. They were afterwards summoned by Major Tottenham for forcible entry, trespass, and committing malicious damage. On the charge of forcible entry, the defendants were committed to the Quarter Sessions, where they were acquitted. For the trespass they were fined, but the magistrates' decision was upset on appeal, and the charge of committing malicious damage was not proceeded with. Subsequent to the final uisposal of these charges the plaintiff brought an action against Major Tottenham for malicious pro- secution, and, by consent, a verdict for the plaintiff was entered for 250, the case being heard bt Chester Assizes. The defendant paid the costs of the various actions. Mr Wynn Evans pointed out that his friends' firm were the solicitors who acted in the matter. Mr Foulkes Jones continuing, said the actions were joint, and they counter-claimed for half of the coÜs. The defendant was called. and bore out Mr Jones's statement. In answer to Mr Evans, the defendant said the land in question was claimed by Major Tottenham, but he did not admit that claim. He did not remember when the plaintiff asked him to pa) the £ 70. He never showed bim a bill of costs. His (witness's) name was probably at the top of these bills. Mr Evans was proceeding to deal with the counter- claim, when his Honoi said he did not think there was any evidence for the defendant on the counter. claim. Mr Evans then dealt with the undertaking, and contended that the disturbance referred to must mean a disturbance by the vendor or some one claiming under him. It could not extend to the whole world, but even if it was held that the undertaking ould extend to everybody, it could only be a question of what damages the defendant had sustained by the disturbance. Mr Jones contended that the history of the whole transaction must be taken into consideration with reference to the disturbance. His Honor reserved judgment.
OSWESTRY COUNTY COURT. I
OSWESTRY COUNTY COURT. I THURSDAY. ) This Court was held before His Honor Judge I Harris Lea, when there were 11 judgment summoiise., 64 new plaints and three adjourned cases for hearing. I ADMINISTRATION ORDER. I Mr R. H. Ellis appeared for Anthony Davies, the elder, collier, of Chirk Green, Chirk, who applied for an administration order of his estate under the 122nd Section jf the Bankruptcy Act, 1883. His debts amounted to £30, and he offend to pay 10i in the 2, by instalments of 8a per moiith.-Air W. Holloway Bitt, who appeared for a creditor, opposed the appli. cation.—After some discussion His Honor granted the applicatioll, and ordered payment at 8i per month. There were no other cases of interest.
MOLD HIGHWAY BOARD.
MOLD HIGHWAY BOARD. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD. Present Messrs Thos. Parry, Halkyn. chairman D. Elwood, Golftyn T. Sunderland, Wepre R. Navies, Soughton Edward Williams, Ncrthop J. D orris, Nerquis J. Parry, Leadbrook iminor J. Robert, Broncoed; C. Mansbridge, Arddynwent; J. Jones, Caerfallwch T. H. Olive, assistant clerk and J. Roberts, deputy surveyor. THE ACCOUNTS. The Assistant Clerk said the Board was indebted to the treasurer that morning to the tune of £42, but several parishes had not finished paying in their calls. THE ROAD AT CEFN ERGAIN. Mr Jones asked what had become of the proposal to adopt this piece of road ? The Assistant Clerk said he had been requested by Mr Keene to state that the proper course to pursue would be for the waywarden to call a vestry meeting of the ratepayers of the township, who, if they favored the adoption, would apply to the justices in petty sessions. If the justices were satisfied that the application was a proper one, they would make an order that the road should be taken over, when the Board would have no option but to accept it. After an observation or two from Mr Elwood, pro- testing against the power of the justices, the matter dropped, Mr Jones, Caerfallwch, saying be would adopt the course suggested. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. I The Deputy-Surveyor read his report, which dealt principally with the damage caused by the recent snowstorms t,) the roads in the district; also to the damage caused to them by timber hauling, which, however, had not been so great as anticipated. A footbridge at Leadbrook Major wanted renewing. He was instructed to use his discretion, the work to be done at the cheapest possible rate. A MAN WITH A GRIEVANCE. 1 Mr J. P. Williams, of Mount Pleasant. Arddyn- I went, waited on the Board to ventilate a grievance. He told the wardens his reBidenca was in Arddyn. went. adjoining the road, along which a three. inch pipe conveyed such a deluge of water that no reason- able human being could regard it without indigna. tion. It lodged against a wall through which it oozed, and damaged the building in which he kept his calves-his very own, he said then it damaged the hovel where he kept his bullocks, and the carthouse where be kept his cows. He asked many passers-by what they thought of it, and they were all of one mind-that it was beyond hhllllm reason; so he had put down their evidence in a book at home, which could be produced, if need be, in a court of law. The men who had so spoken, every one of them, were prepared to come into a court of law too, but he wished to deal amicably with the Board. It was owing to something done by a neigh- bour of his that all this had befallen, but of course, as the water came on to his premises off the road, it was with the Highway Board he had to do, so he advised the Chairman to appoint a committee to inspect the place so that the Board might become acquainted with the "locus in quo." Mr Williams having delivered his speech left the room, then hurried back and made another speech, in which he said the real offender was David Roberts, a neighbour of his, the old man, not William Roberts' the young one. The Deputy-Surveyor said the grievance arose from the tenant of the adjoining land, Mr David or Mr William Roberts, the Fron. changing the outlet of some water into the road, but the water had always ran down the road as it did now. Mr Williams had, however, changed the course of the water in the road, so that it might run into the yard, but at times there was more than he could do with, while at others there was not enough. It was agreed that two or three should go to the spot, but at the same time it was said it would be of no use, as it appeared that the real bone of contention was between Williams and the Mr Itoberge referred to.
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THE DENBIGHSHIRE EDUCATION…
THE DENBIGHSHIRE EDUCATION SCHEME. The proposals of the Joint Education Committee have been issued to the members of the Cour.ty Council and are very voluminous, and on the whole, are satisfactory, but have yet to go to the Charity Commissioner^. The gross income of the county from public funds and endowments is 96.17S. v z County rate, CI,229 treasury grant. £ 1,229 annual grant under the Local Taxation Act, 1890, £ 2.500 (EM having been applied to technical instruction purposes" and endowments, 91.220. It is proposed to pay 2200 to a Central Educational Board for Wales when established, and the county is divided into the following districts Llangollen, Kuthir, Denbigh, Llanrwst, Ruabon, Wrexham, Abergele, and one embracing Cerrigydruidion, and its adjoin- ing parishes. The sum to be apportioned to the named district is 24.960. Schools are to be erected or established in all the districts named, except of f'Jerrigydruidion, where scholarships are to be given. The County Governing Body consists of twenty-five members, and in each district local governing bodies are established. We hope next week to give a fuller digest of the scheme.
'IMARRIAGE OF MR. HUGH PEEL,…
MARRIAGE OF MR. HUGH PEEL, OF BRYNYPYS. A meeting was held at the New Inn, Ehuddlsn, on Saturday, Mr Robert Morris, of Hendref Farint presiding. It was unanimously resolved, -,that in order to celebrate the event, a subscription list should be opened for the tenants and well-wishere." Mr R. Marria, of Hendref Farm. consented to act as chair- man, Mr R. Ll. Jones as vicechaitm&o. MrJ. B. Linnell, Morfa Cwybr, as treasurer, and Mr W. Lester Smith, Merllyn, as secretary. Printed and Published for the Proprietors by WILLIAM CIIARLES BAYLEY at the Advertiser Office. Wrexham, in the ccanty of Denbigh.—February 6tb, 1S92.