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HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. I HOPE DISTRICT I'LOVOIIINO SOCIETY.—The final committee meeting in connection with the ninth annual ploughing match, on the 15th inst., was held at the Glynne Arms on Friday evening. Mr W. Fryer presided, there being present Messrs. W. G. Barcroft, Bryntirion T. G. Lewis, Bryn Yorkin W. A. Jones, Derby Park; Maurice Williams, Hope; Fred Jones, Penrliiew; W. Roberts, Pant; W. Piercy, IV. H. Evans, Horeb, and W. Moses, Hope, Secretary. The judges and stewards were appointed. Mr Piercy consented to erect a tent for refreshment on the temperance principle, and also undertook to supply the competitive ploughmen with refreshment. The purchase and choice of the silver cup was left in the hands of Mr Barcroft. The secretary had great pleasure in announcing the receipt of a handsome donation from the Duke of Westminster, with per- mission also to use his name as a patron. The COin- mittee were highly gratiiied, and expressed their de- termination to work with re-doubled efforts for the success of the Society. CONCERT.—The church folk are very busy just now collecting funds for the new wing to their national school, rendered imperatively necessary by the increased average attendance, and the man- date of Her Majesty's Inspector. This course neces- sitates a large outlay, and the friends of education, and indeed all ratepayers, are interested in the attain- ment of the object in "view. With this purpose a very good entertainment was gi\;en in the schoolroom at Bridgend, on Monday evening, presided over by Mr R. V. Kyrke, J.P., who takes a deep and lasting interest in the welfare of the national schools. Amongst those present were Rev. T. E, Jones. Mrs, nrd Miss Jonos, The Rectory Mr and Mrs W. G. Barcroft and family; Mrs William Davies, The Colyn and parly; Capt, Wilson, Mr and Mrs Wroe Cocroft, Mr and Ilr3 Woolfall, lie v. R. Roberts, Mr and Mrs Rees, lr. ana ,Miss Dutton, Rhyddyn Farm; Mrs R. J. Parry, Mr and Mrs Johnson, Mr and Mrs Armer, the Misses Millington, Savage, Manley, Clara Jones (Jones and Owen), Glan Alyn; M. Evans; Messrs H. H. Hughes, Ty Cerrig; R- J. Kendrick, W. Whittingham, Edwin Hayes, E. 0. Probert, T. G. Lewis, W. E. J. Swetenham, W. H. Roberts, Strvt ls3J.; J. Cooper, Thomas Davies, Edmund Jones, T. H. Ellis, Castle View; J. Wilbraham, J. J. Edwards, Stretch, J. Cheers and Stephenson, Hope, &c. The Chirman was gratified at the appearance of the large audience present. He explained the object of their gathering, and that Her Majesty's Inspector had said the school must either be enlarged or closed. He had nothing to say against School Boards, but rather the reverse, as a School Board had proved indispensable in Hope Parish, by reason of the deficiency in the educational machinery in their locality. This question of the school enlargement was not one of Church or chapel, but rather of saving their pockets; for if this school was closed they would be compelled to build another, which would mean an increased School Board rate of 5d in the iC, and he was quite sure they did not wish that. He hoped, therefore, they would support the Rector and managers in this serious undertaking. The Chairman regretted the absence of Miss Sharman, who was attending her mother in her illness, and therefore unable to take part in the entertainment. Miss Edwards also was prevented through indisposition from helping them that evening. The following was the programme Glee, "Oh, hush thee my babie," Church Choir; solo, "Death of Nelson," Mr Moses violin solo, Welsh Melodies," Miss Davies; solo, Ora. pro nobis," Mr Arthur Jones solo, Fetters of Fire," Miss Drury; song, Johnny Schmoker," Choir Boys; duet, I knew a maiden." Mr Joshua Evans and Mr Arthur Jones; comic song, "Dance with me." Mr Selbv (encore, Hauled back again "); glee, Excelsior," Church Choir comic song, Ki..Iaioo," Mr A. Jones; violin duet, "Petite Symphonic." Miss Hoult and Miss Davies; part SOli", Jack and Jill," Glee Partv solo, "It was a dream," Miss Drury; solo, "The Tar's Farewell," Mr Moses; comic song, The Christmas Goose," Mr Arthur Jones part song. "The three chafers," Glee Party comic song. Up to date. Mr Selby glee, Sleep, gentle lady," Church Choir. Mr R. V. Kvrks proposed a cordial vote of thanks to the per- formers for their excellent entertainment. The Rector, too, called for cheers for their worthy chair- man, not only for presiding that evening, but for his substantial aid in a monetary point of view since he had become their treasurer. He also referred to the chairman s opening remarks, and hoped the parishioners would give the matter their careful con- sideration, and support them liberally. Mr T. E. Jones and Mr William Moses were both indefatigable as accompanists. Mr Selby's services were duly appreciated and caused roars of laughter. Mr Arthur Jones is quite an acquisition, whilst our old friend Mr Moses was in his best form. Miss Davies once more delighted a Caergwrle audience with her violin play- ing; whilst the choir boys at once became famous with their rendering of "Johnny Schmoker."

RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. A BIG COLLECTION.—The Ponkey Welsh Baptist Sunday School, Zion Chapel, made a special collec- tion on Sunday afternoon, in aid of the chapel debt fund. The amount realised was XGO 3s 3d, which is in the highest degree creditable. HILT, STREET MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.— The Rev. Richard Williams presided at the weekly meeting of the above Society on Tuesday evening. After an opening address b), the chairman, two re- markably well written papers on Fashions, a Si,,n of the moral life of a nation," were read by Miss Connard and Mr Robert Edwards, Denbigh House. Mr Samuel Hough, Mr John White, Mr Tom Sauvage and Mr R. R. Jones, spoke afterwards. CHAPEL ACCOUNTS.—The annual report of the Welsh Baptist Church, Ponkey, has just been pub- lished, and a perusal of it must be highly gratifying to all the well-wishers of the cause at Zion Chapel, -i ne number of church members at the end of the year was 150. Towards the ministry fund the sum of fo9 had been collected. The Sunday School collections amounted to zE53, and the pew rents to S,7 8s. There is a balance in hand amounting to zEI92 16s ,5d. The pastor is the Rev. E. Mitchell, who is doing good work. SUNDAY SCHOOL AccousTs.-The annual report of the Ithos Independent Church has not yet come out. We have received a statement of accounts for the Sunday School, from which we find that the average attendance has been 532. The average collection was £198" 4d the total amount collected beitigXI,009 lis 4d. The classes standing highest for contributions aro those of Mr Jonathan Jarvis, £ 64 Mr John Parry, Bank-street. £47 13s lOd; Mr Jonathan Thomas, £ 39 15s 8*d Mr Edivard Ellis, zE33 19s lid; Mr John Price, JE35 13s 6d; and Mr William Williams, S35 Os 8id. MODERATION VERSUS TOTAL ABSTINENCE.—At T the meeting of the Bethlehem Chapel Debating Society, held oil Saturday evening, Mr William Owen, Pen- rhos, presiding, the subject of debate was "Moderation versus Total Abstinence." In favor of moderate drinking, an excellent paper was read by Mr John Green, Mountain-street, and an equally well written paper in favor of total abstinence was read by Mr 3.inies Edwards, Campbell-street. Mr Joseph Green, Mr William Edwards, Mr Aquila Williams, Mr Isaac Smith, and the Rev. 11. Roberts, took part in the discussion which followed. In the division at the close, there was no vote given for moderate drinking. MISSIONARY MEETING.—On Monday evening, a very largely-attended missionary meeting was held at Bethlehem Chapel, the Rev. O. J. Owen, Ponkey, presiding, supported by the Rev. W. Hopkyn Rees, missionary at Chi Chou, North China; the Rev. R. Roberts, Mr G. W. Taylor, Mr John Taylor, Ruabon Mr Benjamin Harrison, Coedpoeth; Mr Jonathan Jarvis, Mr Jonathan Thomas, Mr J. Parry, Mr W. Thomas, ct-c. A highly interesting address was given by the missionary. In seconding the vote of thanks to the lecturer, Mr Taylor made a few remarks relative to the Chinese difficulty in Australia. After the Rev. R. Roberts had referred to the presence of Mr Taylor, and the announcement made by him (Mr Roberts) the previous evening, a vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close. A SPLENDID COLLECTION.—On the 4th of January, Mynydd Seion Independent Chapel, Ponkey, was re-opened, after undergoing extensive alterations and enlargement. The debt then amounted to S750. In a month's time the members of the Sunday school have reduced this debt by one-third. On Sunday a special collection was made, and the splendid sum of £19;J. 4s 6d was the result. This, with the amount received since Sunday, will make 1200, to which must be added zE50 by the ordinary school collections, averaging 12 per Sunday. In this special collection the place of honor for the highest contributions must be awarded to the following classes :—Mr John Williams, grocer, £ 30; Mr Cadwaladr Morgan, £27; Mr John Thomas, JE21; Mr Joseph Griffiths, £ 19 Mr William Hawkin, £ 15; Mr Robert Hughes, £14. The number present in school was 225. The debt now stands at Z500. THE LATE REV. C. H. SPURGEOX.—Reference was made to the life and work of the late Rev. C. H. Spurgeon in several places of worship on Sunday. The Rev. T. Prichard, vicar, and the Rev. R. Wil- liams, Hill-street English Chapel, spoke of the decease i preacher in terms of the highest admiration as a great moral and religious character. At Zion Baptist Chapel, on Sunday evening, a memorial ser- vice was conducted. The sermon was preached by the pastor, the Rev. E. Mitchell, who based his re- marks upon the words Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel," 2nd Samuel, iii., 38, and Howl fir tree for the cedar is fallen, because the mighty are spoiled," Zach. xi., 2. Mr Mitchell's sermon was listened to with marked attention. The chapel choir, under the 'leadership of Mr J. R. Parry, sang the anthem, Y cyfiawn a drig yn y nef," at the close of the service. DI-.ATH AND FUNERAL OF MRS PKITCHAKD, SCHOOL STREET.—We regret to record the death of Mrs Harriet Pritchard, wife of Mr John Pritchard, joiner. School-street, which took place on Sunday. Mrs Pritchard was seventy-five years, and was the daugh- ter of the late Mr Edward Owen, Ty Gwyn Farm. Mrs Pritchard was greatly respected by all who knew her as a quiet, and kindly disposed lady. She was remarkable for her strong common sense, and was in every way a true help mate to her husband. A large number of friends attended the funeral on Wednes- day. The Rev. Robert Roberts, Independent minister officiated. Numerous wreaths had been sent by sorrowing relatives and friends. Much sym- pathy is felt for Mr JohnPritchard, who is now in the eighty-third year of his age, as well as with the other members of the family. Professor John Pritchard, America, is one of the surving sons of Mrs Pritchard, the other being Mr Richard Pritchard, Bank-street. YOHD GnON SOCIETY.—At the weekiy meeting on Friday evening, under the presidency of the Rev. Robert Jones, pastor, a miscellaneous entertainment was given. The programme consisted of an address by the Chairman recitation, Gochel," by Mr Win. Edwards, High-street; answering the question, "What is the meaning of the Y ord Gron," by Mr Zachariah Dodd, jun., Church-street recitation, Mor ddedwydd y'm," by Mr Wm. Hughes, Erw Gerrig answering the question, What are the most important subjects of the day," by Mr Richard Wycliffe Jones recitation, by Mr John Roberts, Market-street; song," Dos cuddia. dy ofid," by Mr Edward Edwards and party address, by Mr Thomas Davies, Regent House recitation, by Mr Thomas Hughes, Lodge dialogue, by Miss Jenkins and Miss Jones, Johnstown answering the question, Ought the law relating to breach of promise of marriage to be repea!ed," by Mr W. Dodd, Pentredwr, who answered in the affirmative, and made a capital little speech to prove the necessity for such a reform. The meeting was well attended and very enjoyable throughout.

DENBIGH. I PITESEJFTATXON TO Mi:. Iir.ACKWAI.1..—A handsome silver salver is exhibited in the window of Mr E. T. Jones, by whom it was supplied, bearing an inscrip- tion indicating that it was presented to Mr Blackwa-ll on the occasion of his marriage. Tun JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE.—On Wednesday, the Joint Education Committee for the county assembled at Denbigh, for the purpose of investigat- ing the Howel School Charity, and also the technical education scheme of the town. THE ENGLISH CHAPEL LITERARY ASSOCIATION.—On Friday evening there was a moderate attendance at the English Chapel Schoolroom, when a tea and entertainment were given to an appreciative assembly, under the auspices of the Literary Association con- nected with the chapel. Mr David Jones, Tanygraig, presided. and introduced a programme of excellent merit with a short pithy speech. Miss Hudson con- tributed a pianoforte solo. Mr T. M. Jones provoked much mirth with his enjoyable songs, gaining deserving encores. Mr T. Bartley distinguished him- self by the excellent rendering of two pathetic songs. Miss Nibbs won laurels for her recitations. Miss Maud Roberts, Vron, pleased the audience greatly with her singing. A vote of thanks to the Chairman, and the singing of the National Anthem, concluded the proceedings. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT, FRIDAY.— Before the Mayor (Captain T. A. Wynne Edwards), Aldermen E. T. Jones and T. J. Williams, and Dr. Lloyd Roberts. I DRUNKENNESS. Bithol Evans, gardener, Erriviatt, and Richard Davies, Post Office Lane, were summoned by P.C. Farrel for being drunk and fighting on the 2nd inst. in Post Office Lane. The offence was admitted. Evans was fined 5s and costs, and Davies 2s 6d and costs,-Thomas Edwards was fined 5s and 8a costs for being drunk and incapable on the 1st inst., on the information of P.C. Farrel. THE DEPARTURE OF SUPT. VAUGHAN. At the conclusion of the business the magistrates expressed the hope that Supt. Vaughan would be successful in his new oiffce, and congratulated him upon his promotion to the Deputy Chief Constable- ship of the county. The Mayor expressed his approval of the Superintendent's conduct, and the manner in which he had conducted the duties of his office whilst residing in the borough, and said it was a fitting opportunity for the public to show their appreciation of his worth on hisleaving the town. He therefore invited them to meet him on the following morning in the Magistrates' Room. Supt. Vaughan briefly thanked their worships for the kind utterances they had made respecting him, and said he had great assistance both from the Bench and from their learned Clerk, Mr J. Parry Jones, and the kindness he had received would be long remembered by him. On Saturday morning the Mayor, Mr Wynne Edwards, presided at a, representative meeting in the Magistrates' Room, Town Hall, and in introducing the proceedings, said he was pleased there was a response to his invitation. They knew Mr Vaughan was well endowed with this world's goods, and it was his object merely to give him a token of the good feeling which existed between the superintendent and the townspeople, on his departure from the town. He therefore suggested that an illuminated address should be presented, and he was sure the magistrates would fall in with that view. It was resolved that a subscription list be opened, and the amount be limited to 10s, on the motion of Mr Mellard. The Town Clerk was requested to act as secretary, and the Mayor as treasurer. Mr Wm. Jones, deputy town clerk, acted as secretary pro. tern.

MARCHWIEL. I THE CHURCH CLOCK.—A committee meeting was held at the Rectory on Wednesday. Four tenders were sent in. two from Wrexham, one from Mr Joyce of Whitchurch, and the other from Benson of London. It was not definitely settled which to accept. POTTERY WORK.—Mr Verinder, now of Wrexham, and formerly of London, gave a practical demonstra- tion of pottery work on Thursday, at the National Schools to the children. The lecturer had all the necessary appliances, which made the classroom look similar to a workshop.

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I BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. REV. M. J. HUGHES, F.R.H.S.—The Rev. Meredith Jones Hughes, Laurel Grove, Brynibo, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Great Britain. Mr Hughes is curate at St. Mary's Church, Brvmbo, and is generally liked and much respected bv the Welsh speaking church-people. JUNIOR CONSERVATIVE LEAGUE.—We understand that the Tory party, in Broughton, are forming a Junior Conservative League, in connection with the parent association. YOUNG MEN'S LIBEBAL AssoclATION.-The adjourned meeting of the Young Men's Liberal Association was held on Wednesday evening, at the Institute, Brynibo, when a fair number of members was present. The meeting was presided over by Mr John Williams, Railway View. After some discussion as to the title of the society, it was resolved to call it The Brynibo Young Men's Liberal Association." Mr John Williams, Maelor View, was elected president Messrs John Williams, Cross, John S. Wynne, Bryn- terrace Hugh Evans, Lodge and John Jones, Rail- way Gates, vice-presidents. Mr George Thomas, Lodge, was elected treasurer, and Mr Arthur Rogers, secretary. It was resolved that the meetings be held either fortnightly or threeweekly. BRYMBO INSTITUTE CmcKET CLUB.—On Friday evening the general meeting of this club was held at the Institute, Brymbo. when a fair portion of the members was present. Mr Povali, Brynmally Colliery, was voted to the chair. Amongst those present were Messrs Littleboy,Brynygartli Kidner,Laurel House; Jackson, Brymbo; D. Rogers W. A. Roberts, Parry, John S. Wynne, secretary, Ac. The balance sheet and statement of accounts were presented, and were passed as satisfactory. Mr John H. Darby was unanimously re-elected president. Several gentlemen were also re-elected as vice-presidents. Mr Robert Buckley, Brymbo, was appointed captain, and Mr G. A. Powell, Bryndedwydd, as vice-captain. ilirkidner was also re-elected treasurer. The Secretary, Mr John S. Wynne, tendered his resignation, and wished to be relieved from the duties, but the members prevailed upon Mr Wvnne to continue in office, which was decided upon. Messrs Littleboy, Povah, John Parry, John J. Hughes, and Meredith Williams were appointed as the committee. The club, during 1891, was successful in several good matches, and the batting and bowling averages compare favorably with several good teams in North Wales. A successful season is looked forward to by the club during 1892. A hearty vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Mr John S. Wynne for his admirable services as secretary. A vote of thanks was also accorded to the chairman.

I CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. MUSICAL.-—We are very pleased to know that Mr Griffith W. Hughes (conductor of the successful Cefn MawT Choral Society and Male Voice Party), who already possessed the A.C., has now passed the examination for the degree of Graduate of the Tonic Sol-fa College (G.T.S.C.). E.NTFRTAINMENT.-On Monday evening an enter- tainment was given in the Wesleyan Chapel, when the following programme was ably sustained by the members of the Ruabon Sunday School. Prior to the meeting the members were entertained to tea. Mr B. Davies presided over a large attendance. The following was the pro-rtniiiie: Farmer John," Frank Morgan; song, The water is free," Miss Iball; song, The Lighthouse." Mr Hughes -1 "The Children's Friend," Mr John Evans and party; temperance address, Mr J. H. Leonard; action song, Mr F. Morgan and party recitation, Llewelyn and his Dog," Master A. Peters; duet, "The Father Reclaimed," Miss Edith Morgan and Mr H. Girrard; song, The Publican's Bar," Miss Iball; dialogue, Gather them in," Mr John Evans and party recita- tion, The Disobedient Mouse," Miss Lillev Jones; song, Poor Bessie," Miss Edith Morgan Temper- ance Alphabet," Ruabon party; recitation, "No sect in heaven," Mr W. Iball; recitation, Some live to drink;" recitation, "The Little Letter," Mrs Peters; "Meddlesome Mattie," Miss Iball and party; "Sigh To-night," Mr John Evans and party; closing appeal, Mr W. V. Hughes Away an d sign the pledge," Mr J. Morgan and party. Mr E. D. Hughes proposed a vote of thanks to the visitors. A similar vote having been passed to the chairman, the meeting closed with the singing of the Doxology. INTERMENT OF THE LATE MR D. ROBERTS.—The accidental death of Mr D. Roberts, which was reported in our columns last week, was received with much regret. The deceased, who was sixty-three years of age, resided at the Chapel House, Garth, and had acted as deacon at the Welsh Calvinistic Chapel for about twenty-six years. He was an ardent temperance advocate. He was a faithful and useful member of the Sunday School, and at all religious meetings connected with the chapel he was present. The interment took place at theBrynhyfryd Cemetery. Mr J. C. Edwards, who greatly sympathised with the bereaved family, was represented at the funeral by his foreman, Mr Jonathan Powell, and work at Trefynant was suspended to enable the men to attend. The funeral cortcye numbered about 400 persons. Service was held in the chapel, when addresses were delivered by the Rev. Griffith Ellis, Penybryn; Rev. John Jones, Ruabon; Rev. W. Foulkes, Llangollen; Rev. A. J. Parry (B), Cefn Mawr. After the service the mournful procession wended its way to the cemetery. Amongst those present were the following deacons :-Mr W. Thomas, T'ai Kant Messrs John Jones and Edward Edwards, Penybryn Mr Williams, Acrefair Mr Hugh Davies, A.C. (Pencerdd Maelor), Pontcyssvllte; Messrs R. Cooper and W. Ellis, Garth; and Mr Pritchard, preacher, Trefechan. On Sunday evening there was a largo congregation in the chapel, when the Rev. Peter Ellis preached the funeral sermon. MARRTAGE OF MR. W. H. THOMAS. I On Wednesday Mr W. H, Thomas, general merchant, CeIn. was married to Miss Mary Elizabeth Webster, daughter of the late Mr Miles Webster, of Hi "ham, Derbyshire. The villages of Bolsover and W haley were quite gay; the people filled the streets of these normally quiet villages in considerable numbers. The esteem in which the Misses Webster arc held by the people was fully demonstrated in their anxiety to help, with the result that bunting was to be seen in every direction. The marriage ceremony took place in the Parish Church, Bolsover, at 10-30; the vicar, Hev. T. C. Hills, officiating. The bridegroom arrived in the church accompanied by his best man, Mr Thomas Thorpe, of Chesterfield, and took up position not far from the altar. The service was fully choral, Mr Hunter presiding at the organ. The hymn, The voice that breathed o'er Eden," was sung by the surpliced choir. There was a large attendance in the church. The bride was escorted by her uncle, Mr J. W. Hunt, of Whaley. She was prettily dressed in cream corded silk with veil and orange blossoms, her only ornaments were a diamond brooch and diamond bracelet, the gift of the bridegroom. She also carried a bouquet of exotics. The bridesmaids were Miss Jenny Webster, sister of the bride and Miss Lizzie Hunt, cousin of the bride; Miss Wilson and Miss Thorpe, who were attired in old rose silk dresses with hats to match. They also carried bouquets and wore gold bracelets, the gift of the bridegroom. As the party moved towards the alta,r Mr Hunter played the Bridal March. The marriage ceremony was then performed, the service ending with the Benediction, after which Mr Hunter played Mendelssohn's Wed- ding March." On leaving the church, Mr and Mrs Thomas gallantly passed through a fierce cross shower of rice. The bells rang out merry peals throughout the day. At the bride's residence, the happy pair were again received with aliberal supply of rice as they passed under the arch which had been erected at the entrance gate, bearing the following motto, Long life and happiness to Mr and Mrs Thomas." After- wards a reception was held when the invited guests were entertained to breakfast. Amongst those present were Rev. T. C. Hills and Mrs Hills, of Bolsover; Dr. Court, Stareby; Mr J. W. Hunt and Mrs Hunt, Whaley; Mr and Mrs Longmate, Lincoln; Masters and Miss Thorpe, Clay-cross Miss Sargeant, Honevsucks; Mr Eyre, Sheffield Miss Cooper, Sheffield; Mr and Miss Trilson, Frithwood; Miss Potter, Frithwood; Miss Paulson, Chesterfield; Miss Wheatton, Notting- ham. In the afternoon Mr and Mrs Thomas left for Mansfield, en route for London, for their honevmoon. Mrs Thomas' travelling dress was of grey cloth trimmed with brocaded silk, sealskin jacket with hat and muff to match. The wedding cake was supplied by Messrs. Vicars, of Mansfield. The juveniles attending the Sunday School was treated to tea, to which full justice was done. Pleasant games were indulged in, and hearty cheers were given for Mr and Mra Thomas and Miss Webster. The following is a list of the wedding presents:—Bridegroom to the bride, diamond ring, gold bracelet set with diamonds, gold ring set with diamonds; bride to bridegroom, single stone diamond ring, travelling case, and card case; Mrs Thomas, diamond brooch; Miss Jenny Webster, china dessert service and mirror; Miss Hunt, household linen; Mr Hunt set of work baskets; Mrs Edwards, Florentine dinner service; Miss Edwards, five o'clock tea service; Mr Hunt, cheque Mrs Whetton, silver tea spoons and caddy Mr a.nd Mrs Longmate, cheese dish and fruit spoons in case Miss Sargeant, jam dish with plated lid and tray; Mr Thomas Thorpe, fish carvers in case; Mr T. S. Jones, biscuit basket; air J. Colmere Gittins, handsome table lamp; Mrs J. Colmere Gittins, basket with elcctro-plated handle and lid Miss- Potter and Miss Wilson, solid silver nut-crackers; Mrs and Master J. Aldam, lady's dressing case; Mr Aldam, pair of vases; Mr Eyre, pickle forks; Mr and Mrs George Cox, plated hot water jug; Miss Cooper, table covers; Mr Moore, steel; Mr and Mra Thorpe, plated butter knives in case Rev. and Mrs Hill, hymn book Mr and Nlra T. Jones, fish carvers in case Master and Miss S. Thorpe, fruit spoons in case Masters W. and J. and Miss L. Hunt, toilet services Mr Hunt, table bell; Mr Eadson, electro-plated toast rack Mrs East, table bell; Miss Fisher, pair of vases Mr liadby and Mr East, flower vase; Mrs Evans, American scent cushion; Mrs Ryder, handkerchief socket; Miss Cox, hanging flower vase Miss Beely, plated jam spoon and butter knife Miss Taylor, plated pickle forks Miss Paulson, mirror; Miss. Tilson, ottoman cover; Miss Green, card case and purse; Miss Maggie Green, gloves; Mr Loudcase, easy chair; Mrs Cautrell, toilet mats; Mrs. Thomas, toilet set; Mrs White, table mats; Miss Edwards, tea table; Miss Parry, silk handkerchief. The friends and well wishers of the bride and bride- groom have also presented them with a silver tea and coffee service, bearing the following inscription:— Presented to Mr and Mrs W. H. Thomas, OR the occasion of their marriage bv friends and wellwishers. February 3rd, 1892."

OVERTON. I PETTY SESSIONS.—At these sessions on Sattnrday, the magistrates present were the Hon. Geo. Kenyon, M.P., and H. J. Royds, Esq. There was nobasiness of public interest.

BANGOR. I SUNDAY S(- ij*)oi,The annual distribution of prizes to the scholars attending Bangor Sunday School took I place on Wednesday. The Hon. MM. Mostyn and %rs Richmond jointly distributed the prizes, after [ which General Mostyn addressed the children.

PENYCAE- r SALE OF PROPERTY.—The sale of Drefechan Farm was held on Tuesday at the Black Horse Inn, Penycae, by Messrs Jones and Son. The farm of thirtv-five acres was, after some spirited bidding, knocked down to Mr J. W. Thomas at £970. Messrs James and James were solicitors for the vandorSv GWERSYLLT AND SUMMERHILL. I NEW CHECKWEIGHER.—Mr George Reynolds has been appointed checkweigher. out of a number of candidates, at the new pit, Westminster Collieries. REV. J. M. JONES.—The Rev. J. Morgan Jones, Middlesbrough, preached morning and evening on Sunday. at the English Presbyterian Church, Brough- ton. The rev. gentleman delivered a sermon to a good congregation on Monday evening, at the Presby- terian Church, Summerhill, with a view to the pastorate of the two churches. PRESBYTERIAN CIIURCii.-Tlie. Rev. R. L. Roose and Mr James Tomlinson, Cornish Hall, Holt, the persons appointed by the Presbytery, visited the church during the week, when a goodly number were present. The visitors were highly pleased with the state of the cause. The total amount collected from all sources, including the balance in hand from last year, was X212 17s 3Ad. £100 of the debt has been paid off last year, and there is a balance in hand of E16. The average attendance of Sunday School has been 166.—On the motion of Mr Joseph Evans, seconded by Mr J. Parsonage, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the visitors. GWERSYLLT CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL.—On Thurs- day, the boys' Sunday school had their winter treat. They assembled in the boys' school at 5.30 p.m., and each boy received a bun and an orange. They then adjourned to the next rooms, where the Rev. H. K. Hope, the vicar of Newtown, gave an interest- ing magic lantern entertainment. Among those present were the Rev, R. Edwards, Mr R. H. Latham, Mr T. Parsonage, Mr J. Holmes, Mr Speakman, Mr T. Barratt, and Mr H. Phillips. Oil Friday the girls' Sunday school enjoyed the same entertainment. Among those present were the liev. J. Dobell, the Misses Dobell, Miss Morris, Miss Dodd, Mrs Leake, Miss Harrop, Miss M. A. Jones, Miss Chatham, Miss Challoner, Miss Poulltney, and Miss Huxley.

COEDPOETH AND MINERA. I ST. MARY'S GUILD.—The kindness of the Rev. and Mrs T. H. Evans for the Guild children again found a seasonable expression on Friday, when the quarterly meeting was held. At half-past three a short service was held in the Parish Church by the Vicar, and at the close Home Mission collection boxes were handed in. The children, numbering seventy, then marched to the Infants' School, where each one, according to merit, walked to a door, and on holding their hands through it received presents of scarfs, work boxes, work baskets, toys, &c. When all the company had received their portion, they filed past Mrs Evans, from whom each received an orange. ST. DAVID'S MISSION ROOM. I This room has now been in existence for nine months, and since its opening has met with much numerical success; but owing to the expense con- nected by the provision of the necessary appurten- ances, an extra effort has been made during the last month or two. On Friday a concert was held for this object, at the Minera National Schools. Mr G. F. Wynne, Plasgwyn, presided. The artistes were Mrs W. Dodd and Miss Dodd, Chester; Miss Jennie Roberts, Wrexham and Miss Maggie Jones, Wern and Messrs W. Freeman, Chester; Bernard and Arthur Lewis, Wrexham J. P. Selby, Pontblyddyn Green, Wrex.i.un Cocker and Jones, Southsea Iolo Ddu, and E. Roberts, Talwrn banjo, Mr Arthur Lewis cornet, Mr Roberts, Talwrn and the Coed- poeth Brass Band, under the able leadership of Mr E. Roberts; piano, Miss Lizzie Davies and Messrs R. S. Lewis, Herbert Hughes, and W. Jones. Long before the appointed time the room was filled to over- flowing, and shortly after the concert had commenced it was found necessary to refuse money at the doors. The following was the programme:—Banjo selections by Mr Arthur Lewis; "Great is the Lord," by the Band song, The Star of Bethlehem," Miss Dodd; humorous song, "A welwch chwi V," Iolo Ddu; cornet solo, The Challenge," Mr Roberts, jun. song, The Last Milestone," Mrs Dodd song, The Judge's Song (from "Trial by Jury"); song, Old and New," Miss Roberts; comic song, "My First Cigar," Mr J. P. Selby; song, "Father O'Flynn," Mr Coker; song, Hunting-day," Mr Green. During an interval of about fifteen minutes, Mr A. Williams, Coedpoeth, surprised the audience with a sample of his ventriloquial abilities, which he displayed to per- fection in an amusing dialogue between himself and two expressive-looking dolls. At the conclusion lie was greeted with a storm of applause and persistent encores, to which be responded by speaking and arguing with two friends—one outside, and one on the roof. The second part was opened by Miss Maggie Jones with her Won't you buy my pretty flow'rs ?" Then followed song, Oh, that summer smiles for aye," Mr W. Jones; song, 41 Doilie's Revenge," Mrs Dodd; song, At the Luncheon-bar," Mr E. Roberts; song, The Better Land," Miss Dodd duet, The Larboard Watch," Messrs Cocker and Jones; song and banjo accompaniment, Relations," Mr A. Lewis; humorous song, "Cockles and Mussels," Mr B. Lewis song, The three sailor boys." Mr Freeman comic song. Priodas Dafydd Pirs," lolo Ddu comic song, -One more polka," Mr J. P. Selby; "The Village Festival," The Coedpoeth Brass Band. There were thirty-three items performed, yet so well was all balanced and arranged that there was perfect peace amongst the gods throughout the two and a half hours, and even when all was over they betrayed no particular desire to leave. The band performed with its usnal excellence in both the pieces named, but "The Village Festival" was not so precise and definite as the other. Miss Dodd was suffering from a severe cold, but notwithstanding this disadvantage her singing, and also the performance of Mrs Dodd, especially in The Last Milestone," was much enjoyed. That we have no local talent cannot be said, for Iolo Ddu was greeted with cheers at each appearance, and the encores extracted from him a repetition of the first item, and Hanen Nos" in response to the last encore. The business transaction of the keen-eyed judge was well displayed by Mr Freeman, who is not a stranger to Minora. audiences. Miss Roberts was very kindly received. Messrs Coker and Jones were accompanied rather too loudly both possess rich voices, and their duets were heard to good advantage. Hunting Day took very well, but the most enjoyable to the sentimental element was little Maggie Jones' Won't you buy, &c." The comic and humorous were well sprinkled in the pro- gramme, and the good conduct of the audience is no doubt due to the pleasure this portion of the concert afforded to them. Mr Selby was uncommonly funny, as his reappearance each time proved. Mr Selby sang 11 Hi-Lul itic,. hack agllin" and What a blessing" with equal success. Owing to a little disturbance caused by a crush, Mr Arthur Lewis was not well listened to in his selection, but his second ippearance excited roars of laughter, and after much persuasion lie gave Joshua and Josliuee." Mr B. Lewis well deserved a second call, which he acknowledged with "A Battle Cry." "The Luncheon Bar" by Mr Roberts, and the cornet solo by his brother, were both excellently performed. The Chairman proposed, and the Vicar seconded, a vote of thanks to Messrs Owen and Richards for arranging the concert, to all the performers for their services, and Mr Thomas for the use of the piano. Another vote of thanks to the chairman was heartily accorded.

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I DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. I TO THE ELECTORS OF THE DIVISION OF CHIRK. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I The County Council having terminated its first term of three years, I again be" to offer my services to the Division of Chirk at the forthcoming election. g Should yon do me the honor of electing me as your representative, I shall endeavour to promote your interests and that of the county at large, as I have hitherto done. I I am, I Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, I R. MYDDELTON BIDDULPH. I Chirk Castle, February 11th, 1892. 386z I

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. I TO THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF G W E RSY L, L, T LAPIKS AM) GENTLEMEN*, Having been invited by a large and influential number of voters, as well as by the Liberal Associa- tion of Gwersyllt, I have consented to come forward as a candidate for the vacancy which shortly takes place. As is well known to you. Mr Sparrow has acted as your member during the last three years, but it is not his intention to seek re-election. The name I bear is not unknown to most of you in the district, as I have resided amongst you for a number of years, and, moreover. was born and brought up in the adjacent township of Iiroughton. Since the Council has bee-a formed, the work during the past three years has not been unfruitful, but on the other hand has been an advantage to the rate- payers, inasmuch as taxation, &c., has been reduced, Should you do me the honor to elect me as your representative. I promise you that your interests shall be my interests, and all measures that may be brought forward, and which have a tendency to do good to all classes, shall have my heartiest support. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, JNO. PRICE EVANS, Surveyor, &c. Pentrefelin House, Wrexha.m, February 12th, 1892. 387j

COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. I FLINTSHIRE. I Since last week the course of events has developed in the constituencies, there having been several with- drawals and new appearances. So far, the position of affairs in the County is pretty much as follows, and we give the returns for every division :— Rhvl, East, Mr Samuel Perks. L. llliyl. West, Mr W, Elwy Williams, L., Mr R. D. Roberts (Mwrog), C. Khyl, South, Mr n. Llewelyn Jones, timber merchant, L., Mr R. WiUiamt. Alexandra Hotel, C. Dyscrth, Mr W. lkJI, Bodrhytldan, C. Ithuddlan, Mr C. H. Conwy, C. St. Asaph, Mr It. I. Griffiths. C. Hodfari, Mr P. P. Pennant, C. Caerwys, Mr W. Thomas, L, Newmarket, Mr T. Lloyd Ellis, L., Mr Nuttall, L. Llanasa, Mr It. Jones, L. Mostyn, Right Hon. Lord Mostyn, C. Whitford, Mr H. A. Cope, solicitor, C. Holywell, Mr J. Garner, draper, L. Brynford, Mr W. Jones, Frondeg, L. Greenfield, Mr Thos. Hughes, L., Mr U. Bromley, L., (?). Bagillt—West, Mr Samuel Davies, L., Mr Humphreys, C(?) Bagillt-East, Mr R. J. Jones, Brvnafon, L. Flint—West, Central, and East have not yet been finally decided, a contest in two of the divisions probable. Golftyn, Mr C. Davison, Fairfield, C. Wepre, Mr R. Ivor Jones, draper L (?) Northop, Mr J. Scott Ba.nkes, I. Halkyn, Mr Goodman Ellis, L. Cilcen, Mr James Evans, Coedmawr, L. Mold—East, Mr Henry Roberts, L. Mold—West, Mr Edward Wheldon, L. Broncoed, Mr E. P. Edwards, L. Leeswood, Mr H. Lloyd Jones, Mold, L. Argoed, Mr C. P. Morgan, I (?). Bistre, Rev. Joseph Davies, L. Ewloe, Mr G. A. Parry, L. Queensferry, Mr R. A. Podmore, C. Saltney, Mr John Roberts, I. Hawarden, Mr Herbert J. Gladstone, L. Penymynydd, Mr John Williams, Lane End, L. Caergwrle, Mr J. B. Bowman, Hope Hall, L. Ffrith, Rev. J. Smallwood, Cymmau Hall, L. Tryddyn, Rev. W. Williams, L. Bangor-Isycoed, Lord Kenyon (C), Mr J. Howard. Hanmer, Mr J. H. Warburton Lee, C. Overton, Mr K Peel, Brynypvs, C. It will be seen from the above list that the probable number of contests is small, and they will not exceed a dozen throughout the county. Of course things may change materially during the next week, but the present probability is that the election will be a peaceful one. CAERGWRLE. I We are informed by Mr H. G. Roberts, Tower House, that he has been asked to contest Caergwrle I in the Conservative interest against Mr Bowman, and that he has consented to stand. BANGOR. I There will now be a contest in this division, as Mr I John Howard, the eldest son of Mr Robert Howard, Broughton Hall, has consented t o offer himself as a candidate in opposition to Lord Kenyon. LEESWOOD. I A largely-attended meeting of Liberal electors was held at the Board Schools on Wednesday evening, Mr E. Bithell in the chair, for the purpose of hearing an address from Mr H. Lloyd Jones, the proposed candidate for the representation of the division. Mr Jones said that being a Welshman, Nonconformist, and Liberal, he was of necessity in favor of disestab- lishment and disendowment. He had at every oppor- tunity voted for candidates who were in favor of such a measure, and he did not think he was likely to change his mind. With regard to local government, he did not think that any measure of the kind would be complete which did not vest the whole control of the police in the hands of the ratepayers, and he was of opinion, too, that some change was imperatively necessary in the manner of the appointment of magistrates, the County Council, in his opinion, being entitled to a very potent voice in the matter. Again, in the matter of licensing he was entirely in favor of local option, believing it should lie with the ratepayers themselves to decide whether any, and, if any, how many, public- houses should exist in each neighbourhood. In respect to the administration of county affairs, it would be his effort to conduct the business with the strictest economy, combined with the greatest efficiency; and he promised that, while aiming at the good of the county generally, he would have a sympathetic regard for the claims and the interests of the people of Lees- wood. The address throughout was warmly applauded, and at its close some questions, which had previously been agreed upon, were asked, and answered in a satisfactory manner by Mr Jones; after which the Rev. A. Lloyd Hughes (Wesleyan) proposed, and Mr David Evans seconded, a resolution, finally adopting Mr Jones as the Liberal candidate for the division, and pledging the meeting to secure his return. The resolution, on being put by the chairman, was carried unanimously amid applause. A conversation then ensued as to the probability of opposition, the general feeling being one of indifference, seeing the party in Leeswood was thoroughly united, and in perfect sympathy. BOROUGH OF DENBIGH. I The members retiring for the borough are Mr Thomas and Mr Lumley, and the following gentlemen have been chosen as the Liberal candidates-Alder- man T. J. Williams, J.P., Mr Boaz Jones, and Mr Edward Thomas. The Mayor, Mr Wynne Edwards, will oppose Mr Williams, in the East Ward of the town. Mr Roberts, Plas Heaton, for Henllan, Mr Robert Ellis, for Llanrhaiadr yn Cimnerch, and Mr Owen Williams, for Llandyrnog, all three are retiring councillors. CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. I The preliminaries, in connection with the County Council election, were arranged hy the ronp^oiive comniittees on Monday. At the Conservative Club there was a well attended meeting, when Mr J. C. Edwards was adopted as the candidate with much enthusiasm. A general meeting of the party will be held. The Liberal party held a meeting the same evening, and arrangements for canvassing were made. Mr Sauvage's (the Liberal candidate) address is posted throughout the district. BURTON DIVISION. On Wednesday evening a public meeting was held at the Assembly Rooms, Lavister, in support of the candidature of Mr George Cromar for this division. Mr Samuel Moss presided, and he was supported by Mr Cromar, Mr John Thomas, Chirk; Mr W. G. Dodd, Llangollen, and Mr J. T. Morgan. There was a large attendance. Mr Moss said he was very pleased once again to be amongst them, advocating the claim:; of a Liberal can- didate in the second contest for the County Council of Denbighshire. They knew that it was said by some of their friends that that election ought not to he fought on political lines, and they condescended to term themselves non-political candidate-. He thought by that time that they were pretty well acquainted with the non-political candidate, and he thought they would agree with him that, if a non-political candi- date had Tories in front and behind him, Tories on his right and on his left, Tory printers and Tory canvassers, they might very well dub him with the name of Conservative. (Hear, hear.) Now, why were they fighting upon political lines ? Some of them might have reidin the forecast of the Queen's speech that it was quite possible they would have, in the near future, district councils established. What that meant they could hardly say, but they might depend upon it that sooner or later district councils would have charge of many matters which were at present managed by bastardly elected Boards of Guardians, Highway Boards, and so forth, which were swamped by ex-officios, who had not been elected at all. (Hear, hear.) Now, those councils might possibly have charge of the charities of their parishes, they would have charge of the township road, of their poor law matters, and of the School Board establishment, and he asked them who were the men whom they would place upon those councils? Were they men who in the past had hardly con- descended to describe to the ratepayers how they had spent the people's money and who had been the possessors of class privileges to the detriment and injuiy of the working-men of the country ? No. they must prepare Liberal candidates in their County Council contests and get the working-men of the district to fight all those elections on purely political lines, in order that they might have men in touch and in sympathy with the people, and who thoroughly repre- sented their views. (Hear, hear.) No doubt they remembered that at the last election it was said the men of experience, who had been sitting upon the Boards of their old system, were the men whom they should send to their' County Council to spend the ratepayers' monev, or to save it. They succeeded, however, in the county of Denbigh, in returning by an overwhelming majority Radical members to manage the administration of the county, and what was the record ? They would remember that amongst other things handed over to the new Council was the management of the main roads and bridges in the county. Well, what did the wonderful chair- man of the Highway Board do when he got into the Council ? He declined to be elected upon the Main Roads Committee, and refused to give the young and inexperienced men the benefit of hIs long experience, and they had to riiod along without him. Well, they managed without him pretty well. (Hear, hear.) Under the old system the annual average expenditure upon the main roads of the county for the five years before the County Council came into existence was X9,769, and the inexperienced Radical Council spent upon an average tor the first two years iE8,094, showing a saving every year to the county upon the main roads of Eie4. (Applause.) The figures for the third year, he might say, were not yet out, but they might take it from him, as a member of the Main Roads Committee, that they had not the slightest reason for thinking that they would exceed those of the previous two years. (Hear, hear.) Then there was spent upon the bridges, county buildings, and general expenditure, taking the five years before the County Council came into power, an annual average expenditure of £ 14,659. Well, the Radical council, which some of the magistrates were telling thorn was going to ruin the county and increase the rates, taking the first two years, spent an annual average of X13,741 upon bridges, county buildings, and general expenditure, showing a clear gain to the county of £ 918 a vear. Add to this the amount saved upon main roads, and they got an annaal saving of £2,592. That meant a total saving to the county | during the three yoors of £ 7.776. (Applause.) He thought they would agree with him that, if that was the result of a Radical council, they would like to see the Rame council in power again. (Hear, hear.) If with all the exi)crience of the past these county magistrates we too bigoted, or too proud, or too stupid to work with Radical members like hiiiikelf, aiid if in spite of that the Council had saved close upon £&,000 in three years, he thought they would agree with him that it was not asking a preposterous thing, if they asked them to send again to the County Council, not county magnets who had shown themselves so stupid in the administration of the county in the past, but workingmen, like Mr Cromar, who had not shirked the work, and who understood their wants. (Applause.) With regard to the county rate, which that year was only 2d m the 9, in the year 1888 it was 4d in the JE, and if they took an average for the five years, preceding the establishment of tho present Council, it was about 5d in the E. The difference between the present county rate and that under the, old system was 3t(\ in the X. and if they took that for the whole of the rateable value of the county, they would realise that it amounted to several thousands of pounds. (Hear, hear.) In 1889, the mortgage debt of the county was £ 3,532. Now it was £ 2,441, a reduction of £ 1,091. (Hear, hear.) If they added this to the saving upon main roads and general ex- penditure, they got a total saving to the county of close upon £9,000. (Applause.) Who were the people who opposed them ? Were they people worthy of their confidence, assuming that the claims which had been laid before them that night could not be established ? They were people who would cling to class privileges, who would usurp the power of the democracy, who would grind down the workingman, and who were possessed with the greatest bigotryand the greatest intolerance. (Hear, hear.) But he cautioned them, if they behaved as they did at the last election, that they would exercise to their utmost the powers which the law had given them. and would, if it was possible by any means, unseat the man who gained his seat by gross injustice and intimidation. (Hear, hear.) Let them remember that the ballot never told tales. (Hear, hear.) He would give one instance to illustrate what he considered to be gross injustice, gross bigotry, and gross lack of tolerance on the part of their opponents. A laboring man in the district for seventeen years had been in the habit of sending a cow into Trevalyn Park to graze. Now this man happened to be in his (Mr Moss's) employ at the time of the last election. Well, after the election there was no room for his cow in Trevalyn Park. The gates were closed against it, and as far as the grass in the park at Trevalyn was concerned that cow might starve. In conclusion, Mr Moss said that the County Council contests were serious matters. They were the beginning of the power of the working men of that country. They were the beginning of the powers which would come to their very homes, which would touch amongst other matters their poor law system, township roads, and parish charities, and it was for the working men to show themselves, and to show their integrity by not being influenced by any- one, but by voting as their conscience directed. And he did not think it would take them long to decide whether they would vote for his friend, Mr Cromar, or for the man who belonged to the classes, and did not care very much to sympathise with the masses. (Applause.) Mr Cromar said he had been asked by a great num- ber of ratepayers in that division to offer himself as a candidate for the County Council and he might say at once that he presented himself as a Liberal. (Hear, hear.) He trusted there would he no unkind words said during the contest. They were not going to fight for men but for principles. (Hear, hear.) ieopponent came before them as a non-political candidate, but they found him surrounded by all the aristocracy of the neighbourhood. (Hear, hear.) There were several objections made to his coming forward as a candidate for that division. He was told he would only be the voice of the working classes. Well, he should be proud to be the voice of the working classes. (Applause.) Some went so far as to say that he ought to be horse- whipped for opposing Capt. Griffith-Boscawen. but yet they found not far away, in the town of Wrexham Mr John Prichard and Mr J. E. Powell, two as able men as they could find in the whole Council, were opposed by an hotel- keeper and a brewer. Referring to the question of allotments, Mr Cromar said although the Act was far from perfect, yet he felt certain the question would be made a practical one for working men before long. (Hear, hear.) He was in favor of the working class being better represented in their local government. (Hear, hear.) With regard to the aldermen in the County Council, he was strongly of opinion that the aldermen should be elected from the men who had been returned by the e lectors, so that every member 01 the Council should have been returned bv the electors. (Hear, hear.) Last time the Council went outside in order to elect aldermen, and he knew it was not the wish nor desire of the present chairman to he so elected. (Hear. hear.) Mr Cromar then alluded. amongst other subjects, to the question of taxation and the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act, and concluded by saying that if returned to the Council lie should spare neither time nor trouble, and if they acted nobly their part, and he felt confident they would he was certain from his own canvass that victory would be with them. (Applause.) Mr Tushingham proposed a resolution to the effect that Mr Cromar was a fit and proper person to represent the electors of the Burton division in the Denbigh- shire County Council. Mr William Jones seconded the resolution, which was supported by Mr W. G. Dodd. and Mr John Thomas. The resolution was unanimously carried, and Mr Cromar returned thanks. Mr Moss proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Thomas and Mr Dodd, for their kindness in coming to address the meeting. Mr Cromar seconded, and the vote was unanimously accorded. On the motion of Mr Thomas, seconded hv Mr Dodd, a vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman and a most successful meeting terminated.

• MR T. LLOYD MURRAY-BROWNE. I We learn that Mr Murray-Browne, Local Govern- ment Board Inspector, will shortly be removed from his present district to that of Oxford and Birmingham. The change will be regretted.

«. THE RHYL WATER SUPPLY. I At the St. Asaph Board of Guardians, on Thursday, a. resolution was passed in favor of the proposal of the Rhyl Comissioners to take over the supplying of water. A sub-committee was appointed to co-oner ate with the Rhyl Authority.

—————— 0 —————— A SPLENDID GIFT TO RHOS. I Mr G. W. Taylor, in accordance with his promise, has given S.90 to the funds of Bethlehem Chapel. The Rev. Robert Roberts, minister of the chapel, announced that since his return from Australia. Mr Taylor had given away not less than £ 20,000. 6 ————

PRESENTATION TO I SERGT.-INSTRUCTOR MASTERS. I On Friday, a handsomely-illuminated address was presented to Sergt.-Instructor Masters, on his retire- ment from the Volunteers, at a dinner given in his honor by the officers and non-commissioned officers of D Company 1st V.B.R.W.F., at the Bull Hotel, Denbigh.

PRESENTATION AT COEDPOETH. I The Rev. J. C. Rees, of Coedpoeth, was on Wednes- day night presented with a valuable collection of books, together with other tokens of goodwill by his numerous friends. Mr Rees, who is an enthusiastic musician, has been particularly useful in spreadingb the knowledge of Tonic Solfa. «

THE QUIET WEDDING. I At the St. Asaph Board oi Guardians, on Thursdav a letter was read from the Union Schoolmaster, ask- ing that the notice given him in consequence? of his c?ndeatine marriage with the nurse should be re- considered. It was agreed to withdraw the notice it being remarked that the pair seemed happy.

« I UNIONISTS AT ST. ASAPH. I Oa Wednesday, a Unionist meeting was held at the Plough Hotel, St. Asaph, when Mr R. Williams Cefn, presuied over a iiioderat-ir ittteiidance. M?P. P. Pennant. who was the chief speaker, siid he came before the meeting in his oM character of candidate for Flu?tii-e. A resoluticn of confidence in the Government was passed. r

4 We regret ta learn of the death of the wife of 3ft, John Wintaker. late of Rhosddu. which took place at Trefricw, on Friday. The funeral was on Monday Mu. JOHN HAKKOP —e are pleased to learn Vnat Mr John Harrop, 14, king-street, Wrexham, wln> has recently been indisposed, is xwxw improving. W31 FoiaIGN Ml""I(),URY SOCII-,TY.-OD gtuidav at the Baptist Chapel, Chester-street, Wrwtham, the Rev. E. Williams, Aberystwyth, preached in connec- tion with this society. On Wednesday evening the annual public meeting took place, tho Rev. J. A, I Clark, of the Congo Mission, attending as a deputa- tion, There waa a good attendanoe, and collect4iolli were made towards the funds of the society.

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OSWESTRY. AI'P()IXT:-rE;T,t a meeting of the governors of the Grammar School, on Saturdav. Mr John Jordan JJoyd-Williams, M.A., head master of Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. Carmarthen, iate head master of St. David's College School, Lampeter, was elected head master. Testimonials in his behalf were received, amongst others, from the Bishops of St. Asaph, Chester. and Bangor. TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL BAZAAR.—On Thursday, the annual children's bazaar in connection with the junior scholars attending this school was held in the Victoria Rooms, when between 300 and 400 children were present. The stalls were most tastefully laid out with toys and useinl presents which were pur- chased by the juveniles with paper monev. which they had earned in lieu of reward books. CHRIST CHURCH ANNUAL TEA MEETING. The annual tea meeting of the members of the above (Congregational) place of worship took place on Thursday evening in the Arthur-street Assembly ThursdayT^ he tables were vGry nicelv deeorated with flOWN'S, plants. ?c.. kindly sent by Mr J. Parrv-Jones lfowers, It Forter. The Cross. A vote of sympathy was also passed to Mr and Mrs Gasquoine in their illness, and one to Miss Davies, of Church-street. ANNUAL MKKTING OF THK C.E.T.S. The annual meeting of the Oswestry branch, under the presidency of the Rev. A. W. M. Weatheilev. in the C istle-street Mission HOOlU, was held Oil Monday «• eni"K> when there was a gooct attendance. The report and accounts, which latter showed a balance of £6 8s 2d in favor of the society. was adopted, the receipts being 139 8s 6d, and the expenditure ru Os 4d. The pre- sident, the Hev, Cecil Hook. M.A.. vicar, and the vice- president, the Rev. A. W. M. Weatherley, senior curate of St. Oswald's Parish Church, were re-elected, as were the lion, secretary, the liev. J. Evans Jones, and the hon. treasurer. Air A. Wynne Corrie. The proceedings were afterwards enlivened bv a short entertainment of readings and music. I A SAVAGE DOG AT LARGE. A few davs ago the two children of Mr Hales, gardener at the Rsv. H. H. H Chech's. Whittinsjton Hectory, and aged respectively three and six. were going through the village, between ien and eleven, when the younger child, espying :t big doi,r h int; down in theroadway, touched lii:«. whereupon tiie :inimal bit him severely about the f..ice. The eider child <il!antly attempted to save it from the dog, and in doinL* so was knocked down. The dog was eventuallv shot hy P.C. Roberts, and the child was taken to Oswestry and seen by Dr. Borenfovd. The dog was ox mined by Mr Trevor Jones. .S., Oswestry, and Mr Litt. of Shrewsbury, who pronounced that the dog had ii)t suffered from rallies. Under the care of Dr. Beresfor.1 the child is now progressing favorably. MOSS. CARRIERS' MEETING.—A large meeting of carriers was held during the week at C, the Red Lion. Moss, when representatives from Moss, Summerhill. Cernev, and Pentre were present. It was unanimously l'e- solved that, owing to the high price of liav, straw, provender. etc., the fare to Wrexham he 3d Its now. and from Wrexham 4d-one penny advance on the present fare. This will come into operation to-day (Saturday).

RHOSTYLLEN. THE NEW WREXHAM MARKET HALL Sri'KK- IXTENDENT.-The announcement last week that Mr Daniel Roberts, of Rhostvllen, has been app'ointed to the above office has given rise, at Rhostyllen. to mingled feelings of satisfaction and regret at the possibility of his having to reside in Wrexhim. Rhostyllen is much indebted to Mr Roberts for his willingly-rendered services in connection with musical and other matters. We uilder-itiliid Mr Roberts enters upon his new duties next week. COUNTY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.— A meeting was held on Wednesday eveaing. in the New Schools, for the purpose of selecting candidates for the coming School Board and County Council Elections. Mr R. Daniel, Bryn-yr-Owen was voted to the chair. Mr William Pugh proposed that Mr W. C. Hughes, be appointed a candidate for the County Council, in p l ace of Mr FitzHlIgh. the retiring member. Mr W. Evans seconded the resclir.iun. which was carried.-ilfr John Roberts, New Shop, and Mr B. Lloyd, Plasgrono, were selected candidates for School Board election.

KING'S MILLS. IOWL STEALING. The frequent raids on hen-roosts in this neighbourhood, have caused g-reat alarm among the owners, and put them on the alert. Not- withstanding this vigilance, Mr John Preston was re- lieted of four birds on Monday, the only clue to tho two legged fox being the impression ho made by his clogs.

n_ M ALP AS. OHEEP WoRRYiXfi.—Several farmers in this neigh- bourhood have had their flocks of sheep visited bv prowling dogs, which have in some instances worried the sheep most mercilessly. The first raid was made upon the farm of Mr Done, Manor House. Hampton, who had one killed outright. Then one of Mr IL P. r itsrassey's (ClialmondeleY) flock fell it, victim. JUHI subsequently the depredators journeved further north- wards to Broxton Hall, where Mr Seddons found one morning that two of his best sheep had been worried to death. Carden was the next place they betook themselves to, and here Mr Leclie had six sheep that destroyed. There is evidently more than one dog at large, for the sheen in almost each instance- were covered with bites from head to foot.

o_- & CYMMAU- OFCKIOIS ACCIDENT.—On Saturday evening. -Joseph Afanuel, twelve years of age, was playing im" the )"\r11 a.t Brynyomn Parm, when, by some mischance, he got IllS right forearm into the eo'r-wheels of the turnip pulper which was at work. Mr Lewis was attracted by the Jad s cries, who released hi?seJf. The flesh was v- much lacerated and bled pm[it- Atr Lewi^ s innne?iately stopped the bleedine. b.?nA?ed the In]vOO l;mb, and too? the boy to. W te-xI?u'? Dr. lin's surgery, Dr. Sixsmith sirtehtng up the wourbdp, It was thought advisable to take the hoy to the infirmary, where on Sunday he was doing ACII-

—T DETERMINED CASE OF SUICIDE. regret to record a most deterinined sliicide which occurred between the evening of 1r'' r day and the morning of Saturday at Bistre Farm. Padeswood. On Saturday morning, when the t'ar'uer s. son went into th* cartliouse a most ghastly si;hi. his eyes. The wtead body of his uuele was It litilli. from a. cart gearing chain.

'ALL Orders for PRINTING. LITH?- GRAPHY, BOOKRINDIXG.Ac..in?pd;??"' ?TL. ADVERTISER OFFICES, will be n?-et? at the Offices, MARKET SQUARE, OXLY, these being NO CONNECTION with any other firm. Office- hotu'r> 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 jvni. Printed and Published for the Proprietors l>y W ILr. CTIARLF4 BAYLEY at the Adrertim»■ Office. \rexh;n"t in the County of Denbigh.—FeKnitU'v 13th. 1392 i •'

WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY lira. I Present: Mr S. T. Bangli (in the chair), Mr John Rogers (vice-chairman). Sir Robert Egerton. Rev. P. W. Sparling, Rev. S. G. Wood. Messrs E. Woolrich, John Ellis, Richard Hughes, F. A. Scurge, Edward Roberts, Jolin Joiies,.Tolin Brereton. Edwin Edwards, J. Tudor Rogers, J. W. Evans, W. Dickin, Benjamin Davies, Edward Tunnah, J. liloyd Thomas, George Heyward, C. W. Parsonage, Gomer Davies, Simon Jones, and Edmund Mason; Mr J. Oswell Burv, clerk- I 1,17TTIRS OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT. The CLERK read a letter from Sir Dighton Probyn acknowledging the vote of condolence passed in con- nection with the DUKe or vjiarence. -FL. Boscawcn wrote, very cord-iauv tlianking the Board for the sympaty which it had expressed with him in his recent illness. The CHAIRMAN said the Board would be glad to hea.r that Capt. Griffith-Boscawen was recovering. (Hear, hear.) THE MAITCHWIEL PAnisHES. An application was read from the Overseers of the parishes of Marcliwiel. Bangor, Eyton, Pickhill, Royton, and Sesswick asking the Board to take steps to recover from the bondsmen of Mr John Evans, the late assistant-overseer of these parishes, the JE300 due to the Guardians and Highway Board,-It was agreed to instruct the Board's solicitors to take steps to obtain payment. VSEITI, SUGGESTION. The CLF.RK called attention to a recent Order issued by the Local Government Board, which em- powered Boards of Guardians to employ district nurses to look after the sick and infirm paupers out- side the house. He suggested that copies of the Order should be obtained for all the members, and that the matter should be specially considered that day month. The CHAIRMAN moved a resolution to that effect. Mr BENJAMIN DAVIES. in seconding. said the Order was one of the most sensible he had ever heard of at that Board. He thought the medical officers and the relieving officers should have copies, and be invited to report upon it. This was embodied in the resolution, and was then carried. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE PAUPERS. I On the motion of Mr EDWARD ROBERTS, seconded by Mr TUDOR ROOERS, it was resolved to have a pay place established at Bwlchgwyn, so as to prevent the old people having to walk down to Coedpoeth. On the motion of Mr J. LLOYD THOMAS, seconded by Mr TUNNAH, a similar convenience was ordered to be arranged for Penycae.