Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. GWERSYLLT. ínl the eyening of the 11th inst. an important oora- mLUcc meeting of Conservatives and Liberal Unionists was. held in a building in the Gwersyllt Smithy, to consider the selection of a candidate. Captain H. Clayton, Gwastad. presided, and there was a repre- sentative gittlierilic-Tlie Chairman explained that Mr.».Iumes SparrovF. of Gwersyllt Hill, had refused to be agi in nominated, and, this being so, he thought their, iirst duty ivasto propose a hearty vote of thanks to tiia; gendcinan for the way he had represented tbjein He had-nofcdbsen biassed by any political feel- ing. ,ai_d those who had read his speeches in the CuuRcii1 must own Jie had behaved in a straight- forward manner all tJbrough. The .question now was whetbe' they ,'would.?'ring all possible influence to persuAd? Mr SpSLrro?to s^and again, or whether they per5uiid, i iNIr STxLrrow- to s -lid a-aip, or.wbether they Mr ??f-awAvouId sta?:d again, of course the chances of an.e? e'tion wauldbe remote, and this was what tbey all .wished to avoid. The question -was in a nut- shell. T1 e speaker understood that the Liberals had chosen Ms John Price J&'ans, of Gwersyllt, as their Cifcndidate in the oveutjof art election.—Mr Charles Htghes .p) oposed that. deputation wait on Mr SF=-ro,iy, tnd press. on ;klm to allow himself to be nGuina.ted.l\lr HradshtW seconded, and added that he was quilr3 sure he, expressed the leeliag of the majority of the cortatitueuv y .when he said that Mr Sparrow, ha £ carried oat aC his.promises, and. had had the interest* of the diafcict at beart.-This was carted unaaitimously- -Tlie deputation appointed to wait Qn 3fr .Sparrow inclu ies Messrs H. Clayton, Charles H3S, Job Lea, ;• V. Bradshaw, Llewelyn Powellr Chatham, T. Gittins. W. Mercer, T. Penling- AE..Ikorld. I Aiifp-utatioo fxom.,i-he oewaixutional party waited o 'a j"an»es-Sparrow, at (Jw-ersyllt Hill, on Satar- o a Tj,, t *?T <j. vg;, Cr.ptain JB. Clayton 4iotLig as spokesman.—Mr 81 avrraiv said he was pleased to know that both po tetical parties-,svere cc iiWut,th his doings—that he ret Mcetlii>ecMise t&e Cocaity ■Council took more time tha n.he.had -at his disjxjeaL ilia objected to fill a pla. in .which he could not ggiy-a the needful atten- tion a- nd for.faaiily reasiraa—Mrs Sparrow's health- he v, fchec1 t0,be fise to if.ea.ve England any winter. He I lliilnot done so for tb ree, yesas, but was going on Frid w.vai<d:bnt for the C aunty Council should have gone iwititamiary. He declined. the Liberal offer to stand it hough they ivsked iio part- promises or vows, but hl >rteully wL?hei' to be iree^ .iut if both parties: had as ikedJibn, noS t¿,ey did: zt first election, to stand- -isiter hearing what bofJU hadlieen good enough to sav- -ihc.»»o.uld hayv> waived his own views, if so doin-; onl.d have saved a contest in the division, with its clea e¡: and tminoil; ilut nvs that Mr John Price E *oas' :tkldreas .was out. it vtus too late. He could no to pLe&$@ Liberals 841d Conservatives, save a c. Inthy askinc Mr J. P. EiftU8 to retire, nor ask anyo .to ask bim. On Mo iSYening lm,tli parties bal-i meetings. LEE £ WOOD. Mr Hem yj Lb, dJ 0n"of Co.upton.:T--Touse, Mol l, hM issued -??aj&lraas to he e??ctorB? the Harts- he:r.th and'> <ges<iood Dtvt?on as a, Lil candidate. I There will L eimeontest. BUC&LEY. Our Back1 'p?<<?rrespo!id?it say'" :-So far things appear mther in coni?ction with tfck election Wo have not 1 *4 'Df any PPpositi«i to iU; present 04100 istre, Ewj'oe,A.' 'oo d an d members for t Pulsions of iistre, Kwioe i ood and Fwlo- Town a .;pntrobin"l ut we nn&e?Mnd that for the Argod Vision there are lU?ly to ba two or three ri.ndirK ???ongst wh.?m, it )H .M<. is Dr. t. ? ,we tr?t t??t this ? but ? mere John Williams, ? has any seriOJIS tb?hts of coming out as 'a c *nditiate. we bcpe he will C?u to thL e adviic"e o??? ''? ? be9t frieedg. an d give ? p the Std? M.. ?lor -?thh?e ss? ? Te.t?ion Mr ?c. P. I.Ib?n..J.r.. idea. For the sii- go a Independent (?)' candJiate. w h o comes out I ^w (9 aJs T ?T -uldreased a public at the !fill ?ndddrreea?aedd T& npu?b bliic e t, )îd that allprejent ?.?j a.g?jist we pederstand that he persi4.tz in him Nevertheles' s Ifihould he be elected he^ill ih;it- candidature„ a ftwi sure he would go. in D, a doubt ess make a use ivember^ and had h e .been, of wwld go. in a comin out m the Lib, 'z:e.l'lnteres;. HOPE AN T) ICAERGWRLE. I -1 __11 ag ,oi uoDservAuves "'?? A ? co? mmi;tttt ee ?me??etti ?M?rates'Boom?ihe Unionists was held ini J" e,ve^i Mr W.-G. B.roft Glynne Arms, o i^aid.they had met there to presiding. Ihe Chairma 'he County Calmeil, in Ssenptoa?stiitvioen wo?t?o l??? 011. Their prese:&t re'p re- opposition to Mr Bownif ?e!ect,M. but .wished to sentative would not seek candidate to ?.a?e his retire if they could get a t Cnr,re11'IDg was hi?ailm?- place. CoL Roper s reason .t.the.be?ndi? they he?th. The spe?erthou?. ?,? ?berts, ?citor. could select was Mr Hug Go ? He,w as chairman of of The Tower House, Pen vffo; 'ilil..le,\II as chairma.n of the Hope Burial Board, and a ,??t? ??ber of the Aa ch&ir!. ?? ? ?? &rat-n?ue<i Highway Bo:u'd. As chain "QTl pf$ fiI"t,ued Board, he had decd both Bish '\P:ndhi£ rQï:'tr' in the matter of buria-lfeea It N dbe wlthln th-'3ir recollection how he had taken th ? .n?ttM?o the Ho?te Office and got the ratepayers' wle ofi{t:es ratted. OSce a.nd got the r^epaye #Qjmd lawyer, and (He?r,h?) Mr Robert WM& ??Qun?d ?lawy?er, ?and there were many things in whic 1a :Hu;, .gtlem.a.I1'1' adnce was invaluable, and he gave ¡U:wilhp.g;y. Mot" of the committee meetmga of th e¿Ofnt.yCOUnC111! "ere held m Mold, close to Mr Ro 86<1:15 {)ffi.e. lIe. ???? ?? ?? i WM no mean orator, a man of 1Øtt;, ana with his legal quali&ca.ti?s WM eminenti qu^ligfel to be their ?Mdid?te. He begged to prop..?? ?berts. and would do all he could to support i ^^Ls.resolttion, Mr E. A. Probert, before seconding Ui,resolr.tlon, wished to express his regret that the ? llant:cobnrl was unable to again represent them 1. T'4I:>'e1eent left a gap, but their neighbour was then ;to tiU:lp. They could not select a better cMidtd&te. ??. ii» thfcir vestry meetings, who had saved them a lot of .expense in le?l matters, and ihf ? el?? tind;huna ma.n?fta.ct, coM&ge. Md ?"?''????? 3t^d up for this part of Flintshire, and see that ju was aLe to them. He had picture in seconding ^PPa(J would add that "this meeting pledges u ?"??? ? <;uDDort him." (Loud 4, -heers i ew. at  Mr H. G. Roberts explained his views at e' length. He was willing to become the represen. *tixe of the Unionist party in opposition to Mr J30^ W,^ The question of politics appeared to be imported \Rf; these contests, but for his own part he failed to lOe, what imperial politics had to do with the Coun Council's administrative work. He believed one 'i.t  by their opponent ma that of digestablishm?t. What in the ;;ld '-h that to do with uouniy \.JOUIlCll 1  roa.ùs qnestion he saw that one of his leading ofSofU' Boards, and so destrOyI.n local government m its  ??r?. If thstwms t e  of LiberaliBm, he thought it WM the height of old Toryism, and wholly contrary to the demand for district councils. The main roads were now in as  they were four years ago, an?d he o?believ?ed ?t?loc?aJ ?eYM WMM good & ?n ? any appointed by the  He w? in favor of the advance of S?eSte ?nd technical    of the word, but they mUBt be  careful not to lower the dignity of the middle classes. It miht lead to the loss of that spirit of independence which had hitherto been so strong So feature in our national life. Since 1878 he had been clerk to the IM'gest School Board in Flintshire, and he therefore knew 80mething about education. As to the liceDf!Ïng question, he would admit there were far too many housou in the country,  trade. Owing to the number of houses many were in a struggling condition, and it was here that the mis- chief was done. A proper system of reducing the number of houses would be acceptable, but he would be no party to confiscation, without equitable com- pensation. The matter of police control too was a burning one, and the Chief Constable had been taken to task for his appointments. He was surprised to hear that Rhyl was so strong on this question. If it had been in Tryddvn or Cilcen or the other villages in the hills he could have understood it. Let them endeavor to place efficiency before sentiment. If elected, he would not recognise any school of political thought, nor be dictated to by any party. His first master was his own conscience, and he bound him- self to nothing other than its dictates. (Loud ap- plause.) The Chairman said that Kinnerton was evidently in favor of their candidate, and thought they should pull him through with a large majority. The proposition was carried unanimously. Mr W. Fryer, of Blackbrook, speaking of the roads said he never saw them worse from Caergwrle to Chester than they were now. He was glad to know that Mr H. G. Roberts was the selected candidate, whose greatest monitor was his own conscience. Mr Roberts had only missed one Highway meeting in three years. Mr Wilbraham proposed a vote of thanks to Col. C. Trevor Roper for his services in the past three years. Mr E. O. Probert seconded this, saying the Colonel had rendered them great service in the past, and hoped he would soon be restored to health. He would be greatly welcomed when he came back among them. A vote of thanks to the chairman, proposed by Mr W. Fryer, and seconded by Mr H. G. Roberts, closed the meeting. FFRITH. .¡ A meeting Of Liberal electors was held at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, on Monday, in order to support the candidature of the Rev. John Smallwood, of Cymmau Hall. Mr W. J. Davies presided, and in spite of the inclemency of the weather, there was a. fair attendance. The Chairman said they would have a capital representative in their candidate. Their business that night was to organise. The best can- didate for them was a man in sympathy with the working class, not necessarily a rich man, but one qualified to stand up for their rights. They had large expectations of the work of the County,Council in the future. (Hear, hear.) Mr Smallwood was one of themselves, a working man, and one after their own heart. (Applause.) Rev. J. Smallwood addressed the meeting, and declared himself a thorough Welshman and a Non- conformist, and therefore in favor of disestablishment. Speaking of the work of the County Council, the rev. gentleman gave it as his opinion that power should be vested in the County Council to appoint magistrates and not the Lord Lieutenant. One grand element in Liberalism was that they wanted more trust placed in the hands of the people. Should he have the honor to be elected, he pledged himself to serve them, and as far as possible attend all meetings. Rev. R. Roberts (Wesleyan), Brymbo, remarked that they wanted as candidate a thoroughly reliable man of character, judgment, and tact, and all these qualities were combined in Mr Smallwood. He belonged to the party that did the best for the working man. Others, who spoke to the same effect, were Messrs E. W. Smallwood, John Roberts, Maurice Jones, Joseph Davies, and John Thomas, Cymmau. A-vote of thanks to the chairman brought a unani- mous meeting to a close. A meeting of Nonconformists was to be held on Wednesday evening at Bethel Chapel, Caergwrle, to. i consider the question of the representation of 'the Hope School Board. Messrs E. W. Smallwood, Maurice Jones, Thos. Hughes, Joseph Davies, John Roberts, and Thos. Roberts, Ffrith, were deputed to attend. COEDPOETH. At the Liberal Committee, held on Friday, the .name of Mr Benjamin Harrison was mentioned as a candidate for this district, and on Monday, at the Penegeiii Schools, this was confirmed at a meeting held under the presidency of the Rev. T. Jones Humphreys. It is not known whether Mr C. J. Gibbous, the old member, is retiring or not. No name has yet been mentioned by the Conservatives. CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. LIBERAL MEETING. The first public meeting was held on Monday even- ing in the Congregational Schoolroom. Mr George Garside presided over a large audience. Amongst those present were Alderman Christmas Jones, Mr H. Jones, Bellevue; Mr G. H. Jones, Denver House; Mr John Garside, Mr Edward Jones, Itliosyiiiedre Mr John Williams (Gladstone), Mr Samuel George, Mr and Mrs Bowen, Mr Peter Morris, Mr E. It. Evans. The Chairman said the late member and their opponents' candidate had formally announced him- self as a non-political candidate but the contest was to be fought upon political grounds and no other, and a non-political candidate was impossible. They had been asked why they had brought out a candidate at all. He might say that they were not satisfied, and did not intend to be represented by a Tory in the next Council. In the division there was only one Established Church, whilst they had sixteen Noncon- formist places of worship. That was a good reason why they should be represented on the County Council by a Liberal and Nonconformist. Mr Sauvage, the candidate, was received with great cheering when he rose to address the meeting. He said his first duty was to thank them for inviting him to champion the cause of Liberalism on that occasion, and to do what he could with their help to wipe away the anomaly of the representation. Three-fourths of the electorate were Nonconformists, and yet their opponents said it was presumptuous on their part to contest the seat, and that he was only brought out in spite. He was glad to tell them that he would come out to oppose any man whom he thought did not represent the majority of the electorate. It "63 not a question of man or means, but strictly upon tlie question of principle that he stood before them, and he hoped that all the rumours they had heard would be the means of bringing them into closer action, and that they would come out as a strong band with vigour to wrench the seat, and gain a glorious victory for Nonconformity. They fought as earnest Liberals, .end he would prefer to suffer a defeat rather than fee should come out under false colors. They did not print half-read addresses. He asked why his opponent came out as a so-called non-political candidate ? Simply because if he came out in his true colors as a Tory, a magistrate, and an aristocrat, he would suffer a defeat. They were the hands of Esau, but the voice Df Job; he was neither fish, flesh, or blood. Was he a.strictly non-political candidate ? (" No.") Has; hebf on non-political ? (" No.") Aid- Christmas Jones moved the following resolu- tion. That, having heard Mr Sauvage, we are of' opinion that he is a fit and proper candidate to repre- sent us on the County Council of Denbighshire, and further- promise to use our best endeavor to return him." The resolution was seconded, in Welsh, by Mr Peter Morris, and carried with much enthusiasm. —Aid. Christmas Jones said they were very well satisfied, and that the audience was most representa- tive. He wtrned them against the old cry of No political candidate." Mr J. C- Edwards' election ad- dress was a,red herring drawn across the trail. He was glad the workingmen were too independent to be hoodwinked. The late member throughout had acted with his CoAfc\ts-vative allies. They were told that Mr Sauvage would retire from the contest, but they were determined, and all honor was due to Mr Sauvage for .sttpping into the breach, and as they were able to return him, it would .be a lasting disgrace to them if Mr Sauvage was not thr representative. Ald. Moss afterwards delivered a powerful speech, explaining that the non-political cdidates through- out the land were irvariably Tories, avho were afraid to come out in their true colors. The speech was frequently cheered. and was most effective. Mr Wynn Evans having addressed the meeting the usual votes of thanks brought the proceedings to a close. I MEETOiG CONSERVATIVE qLUB. A largely-attended meeting of the supporters of Mr J. C. Edwards was held in the Conservative Club- J'oom, on Friday eveiring. Amongst those present ji-'ere Mr Graeser (who .presided), Mr Uioyd Jones, JKhosymedre Mr T. Jackson, ltuabon Mr T. E. ii arris, Plasynwern Mr Isaac Jones, Wynnstay CL-Iliery Mr Roberts, Glasgow House; Mr Jonathan f^vell, Mr Morrison, Mr Sumnal, Mr Hcnt, Mr Jar es, sen., Penbedw Mr JLI. M. Jones, Penbedw; MB Calvert and Mr Datvies, seotetary.-The Chairman cow3 limented the meeting fipoji the good attendance, and t'lr J. C. Edwards, in nil excellent address, gave a bti.<f sketch of the wor-li-,ef tfce Council. He had endear cured to do his best during the past three yea.r.s.;and he was glad :to lea,rpt.hat they were satis- fied wilh the way he discharged his duties, ajsff he Was.plogsed to accept the invitation to contest the seat again.—Speeches were also..delivered by Messrs. Lloyd. Jtnes, 1. Jackson, T. i:r- #trris, and Isaac Jones.— A vote of confidence having been passej £ the meetysg closed with a vote of thanlcs to the chair- IIhUl, proposed by Mr Isaac .J^Hoes, a.nd seconded Jby Mr .Jftaes, Penbedw. FHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. 1 -On W edy evening a meeting waa keld in the Public Pall ;ç. support of Mr E. Hoosctn and Mr Sisjon Jones, Liberal candidates, for the Ponkey, Papt, Rhos, apic Penycae polling districts. The Rev. Robert Robero,_Indekendent minister, presided, sup- ported by Messrs E. Hooson, S. J«aies,Joseph Jtogers, Iteva.,Griffith EWillS, 0. J. Owens. E. Mitchell, Mr Hezekiah Jones, Yir Benjamin Danvies (checloveigh- man), &c- Mrs #rignall, Brighton, representing the Women's Liberal Federation, was lso precept) as well as several other ladies. The Chairman, in Ppenng the meeting, said tlsat when County Council were first established much anxiety was felt as tc the way they would work. Tkeir two candidates hftd been remarkably faithful in discharging their duties in the past, and he had no; dQuVt they wojild do so again. After reviewing the; work done by the Denbighshire County Council in putting things ir. better order with regard to the work and pay of county officials, the Chairman showed the "&\le of these local Parliaments as means of teaching people to .understand politics letter, and so become Asoxe intelligent citizens. In passing, allusion was xoacle to the dual control of the oolice force, and the iaco*yenienees resulting from this great defect in the Ltocai Government Act, Having referred to the pro- vaed amendment in the .Burials Act, which the Right 1. Tøu.. G, 0.. Morgan intended bringing forward in the ? mse of Commons, the Chairman closed his remarks by a?ntjooing that the Couuty Coumit had a right to p^ti. 'Me PMli&ment on diRereot questions, and that no dc ??? such petitions coming from County Councils would have due attention paid to them by ,the House Of Com,mons. (Applause.) Mr E. Hooson said he was very pleased to lueet the electors once again. He could say that both Mr Simon Joi wfi and himself had tried to represent them truly and f. ?ithfnUy. From the attendance regi4er they would, ?? that Mr Simon Jones and himseM were not far lVom the top of the list of the number of attendances. Besides the ordinary County Council meetings they h ad to attend a great many committee meetings. He t(Mr Hooson) found that he had j attended meetings ft* Wrexham 59 times, Ruthin 18, Penblgh 16, Ruabon- 6, and Glynceiriog twice, making a, total of 101 meetings. (Cheers.) Speaking of the power of the County Council, Mr Hooson pointed out the restrictions in one thing and another, and regretted that in some cases the votes of the repre- sentative members were balanced by those of the non- representative members. Another needed reform was the right of appointing magistrates. At the present time this was wholly in the hands of one man-the lord-lieutenant of the county-and men were appointed as magistrates who did not understand the language, aspirations, politics, or the religion of the Welsh people. They (the Liberal members of the County Council) were determined to strive for giving more power to the people to manage their own affairs. Mr Hooson having touched upon the Royalties, the Disestablishment, and the control of the police questions, ended his address by promising to serve his constituents to the best of his ability, and trying to be as faithful in the future as he had been in the past. Mr Simon Jones said he would curtail his remarks as much as possible. He came out as a Liberal. Thirty years ago hehad let it be known at Wrexham that he was a Liberal, and he did not think he had lost anything by showing his colors. Politics were not to be concealed on County Councils, because for one reason, statesmen look to these local governing bodies as a means for forming an opinion of the wants of the people. The Local Goverment Act of 1888 was a Liberal measure, although passed by the Tories, and the flaws in it must be attributed to the Tories. Liberals found good in the Act, and have carried it out in the spirit of Liberalism. He believed that District Councils would come before long, and then a large and populous village like Rhos should have the control of its own affairs. 0 (Hear, hear.) The defunct County Council had worked harmoniously, diligently and with judgment, and discretion. No doubt in the future it would do still better, for in the beginning some time was spent in getting into working order. Reviewing the work of the Mam Roads Committee, Mr Jones said they had done away with the contract system, and thereby saved the sum of £1,700 a year, besides a saving of S,900 on the bridges. When deal- ing with the work of the Finance Committee, Mr Jones criticised the action of the Wrexham Board of Guardians in delaying the reduction of the local rates in order to increase the balances of the Union. By this means the sum of £ 2,600 had been taken out of the pockets of the ratepayers unnecessarily. Con- cluding by thanking the meeting for the attentive hearing, Mr Jones.promised to study the interests of his constitutents. Mrs Brignall, representing the Women's Liberal Federation, then addressed the meeting, and made an excellent speech, which was most attentively listened to. A number of ladies met together after the meeting, with a view to the formation of a Women's Liberal Association at Rhos. The Rev. Griffith Evans, Wesleyan minister, and Mr F. R. Campbell, Red Lion Inn, Johnstown, made a few remarks in proposing a vote of thanks to Mrs Brignall. Mr Benj. Davies (checkweighman), proposed the following resolution-" That we select Mr Hooson and Mr Simon Jones as candidates for the repre- sentatation of Rhos, Pant, and Ponkey on the County Council, and pledge ourselves to do our best to support them at the election which is to take place on the 4th March." The resolution was seconded by the Rev. E. Mitchell, and on being put up was carried unani- mously. The Chairman asked if there was anyone else pro- posed, to which there was no reply. Mr Hooson proposed, and Mr S. Jones seconded, a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which was carried with acclamation.

f RUABON SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. On Tuesday evening a. largely attended gathering of delegates from the Nonconformist places of wor- ship in the parish, met at the Public Hall, Penycae, for the purpose of selecting Nonconformist candidates at itlie forthcoming School Board Election. Mr Hezekiah Jones, Rhos, presided. The present Non- conformist members—Mr George Garside, Mr E. Hooson, Mr Benjamin Williams, and Mr Christmas Jones were present, and addressed the meeting. It was decided to nominate the four present Noncon- formist members. Mr Enoch Thomas, Hill-street, Rhos, proposed and Mr Benjamin Davies, check- weighnian, Bershani Colliery, seconded the Rev O. Waldo James, Baptist minister as a candidate. To this, objection was made by some of the delegates from the Cefn and Penycae churches. Mr Hooson expressed his willingness to withdraw in favor of any Nonconformist representative. On a show of hands a small number declared themselves as supporters of Mr James' candidature. We believe that efforts to avoid a contest are being made, and that these efforts are likely to prove successful. The following gentlemen have been nominated to fill the seven seats:- Mr George Garside, Waterloo House, Cefn Mawr, col- liery manager. Mr Edward Hooson, Victoria House, Rhos, grocer. Mr John Hughes, King's Head, Rhos. Rev. Owen Waldo James, Market-street, Rhos, Baptist minister. Rev. Lewis Daniel Jenkins, Penycae, vicar. Mr Isaac Jones, Tir-y-Vron, colliery manager. Mr Christmas Jones, Cefn Mawr, Rrocer. Mr Robert Pritchard, Feather's Shop, Cefn, draper and grocer. Rev. John William Thomas, Rhosymedre, vicar. Mr Edward Tunnah, Eagles Inn, Rhos, innkeeper. Mr Benjamin Williams, Mona House, Rhos, grocer. Mr George Saint, junior, Vauxhall House, colliery manager. Mr Edward Lloyd Jones, Plas Issa, mining engineer. The last day for withdrawing is Monday, and if a poll is necessary. it will be taken on Feb. 29th. «

ARMY, MILITIA, AND VOLUNTEERS. I 0 f Capt. A. F. Cooper has joined the depot fro:n leave of absence. I THE 2ND R.W.F. A draft of 31 men under charge of Capt. A. F. Crpper, left the barracks on Thursday, to join the 2nd 13attabon at the Curragh. A draft of 85 men from the 2nd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, The Curragh, will embark at Queens- town in one of Her Majesty's troopships on the 22nd instant, for conveyance to India to join the 1st Battalion. I THE 3RD R.W.F. The regiment goes into camp at Altcar for the annual training on May 30th. Major H. M. Hughes, 3rd Batt. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, has retired from the service, and has been permitted to retain his rank and wear the uniform of is regiment. Major Hughes served in the regiment over fifteen years. He obtained his first commission in the Royal Denbigh and Merioneth Militia as lieu- tenant 6th September, 1876 became captain in 1879, and major in 1884. The senior captain in the battalion is Captain C. R. Mostyn Owen, who obtained his first commission as lieutenant in the Royal Denbigh and Merioneth Militia. 21st May, 1877, and was promoted captain in iaao. 1ST V.B.R.W.F. Major and Hon. Lieut.-Colonel R. Lloyd Williams is about to retire. Lieut.-Col. R. Lloyd Williams has from the commencement of the Volunteer movement been one of its most active supporters in the county of Denbigh. His first commission commenced as far back as September, 1864. He was promoted to the rank of captain 1st of September, 1871, and com- manded a company till 1886, when he was promoted to the substantive rank of major. He was granted the hon. rank of lieut.-colonel on 8th of September, 1888, which he still holds, making a total of twenty- seven years and five months continuous service. Capt. Gregson Ellis, G Company, will probably be selected as his successor, the command of G Com- pany falling upon Lieut. Gregson Ellis, G Company. We learn that the cycling section, which was formed last year, are to be instructed in signalling this season. The total amount realized from the Volunteer sale of work, .which was held in the Public Hall, Summerhill, is a little over t20.

THE VOLUNTEER CAMP. I On Wednesday j* well-attended meeting of the officers of the 1st V.B.R.W.F. was held at the Hand Hotel, Llangollen, when the business of the battalion was transacted. We understand the question of the camp was discussed, and it is probable the site of it this year will be Rhyl. A dinner was afterwards held.

VOLUNTEER RECRUITING. I On Friday evening a recruiting party from the; Osweatry Company of the .2nd V.B., the King's (Shropshire Light Infantry), under Sergeant- Instructor C. M. Byrne, attended at Hanymyntch, with the object of raising volunteers there in con- nection with this company in compliance with numerous requests from young men residing in that village and district to join in the Volunteer move- ment. The recruiting party fell in at the Powis Hall, Oswestry, shortly after six o'clock, in light march- ing order, each man being gaily decked with the .regulation recruiting ribbons. The bugle band was in charge of Bugler Jno. Nield. After marching to Cre Glas to the accompaniment of a spirited bugle niarch, to the great delight and attraction of a large crowd, the party took their seats in a large brake and started for Llanymynech, where they arrived shortly after seven. The period between the arrival and the opeiting of the meeting was occupied by the party parading and beating about the village in the usual recruiting style. At eight o'clock, the time appointed for the meeting, the party marched to the National Schoolroom, accompanied by a fair attendance. The Rev. Wynne Jones, who presided, and Captain Bull having spoken, Ontheinvitation of Captain Bull, several young men gave in their names to join the Company. The meeting then broke up, and the recruiting party returned to Oswestry well satisfied with the asuccessful termination of their recruiting expedition. Sergeant-Major White attended at the National Schoolroom on Tuesday night for &W, when a fair number of young men presented themselves. Recruit Drill will take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evening, in the Schoolroom, at 8 o'clock.

jVIARCHWIELi LOCAL NOTES. The geeeral opinion is that the new church clock should be in a more commanding position than the old one. Numerous tecessionf3 from the local Oddfellow's Lodge are rumoured. Now is the time for the Marchwiel Habitation of the Primrose League to be up wid doing. Mrs Piercy and fan2ily haye gone to Rome for a short time. Great sympathy is expressed for the late assistant overseer's bondsmen. It is to be hoped that this sympathy will take a practical form at the meeting next Thursday.

THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION I IN DENBIGH. The chief contest here wiU be between the Liberal candidate, Ald. T. J. Williams, J.P., and the Mayor, CapL. Wynne Edwards, who poses 303 an independent. Both ate popular candidates, but Mr Williams is an old and emcicnt public servant, and judging from his past behaviour merits the support of all. Mr Edw. rt1 Thomas is opposed by Mr R. C. B. Clough, but the chances of tne latter are small. Mi Bo,z Jone-, the sitting Liberal candidate, is p,s yet unopposed.

▼ HAWARDEN PETTY SESSIONS. 1 These' sessions were held on Thursday, Mr Wm. Thom, presiding, when Henry Ernest Spark, ayouth residing at Buckley, was charged by Edward Evans, station master of Buckley, with entering the Chester train at Buckley station, whilst the same was in motion. Fined 10s and 7s 6d costs. Three separate charges of assault were preferred against John Maxey, laborer of Queen's Ferry, by George Wilcoxon, John Wilcoxon, and John Wright. The defendant ad- mitted having committed the assaults whilst under the influence of drink, and he was fined, including penalties and costs, Sl 18s. William Peters, a carrier, residing at Pentrobin, was summoned by Inspector Henry Hampshire, R.S.P.C.A., for working a horse whilst in an unfit state. Fined 2s 6d and the costs, 7s 6d, remitted.

BUCKLEY. I CENTRAL HALL.-On the evening of the 10th inst. a choral festival was held at this hall, when a number of sacred tunes were rendered by a mixed choir con- ducted by Mr John Davies, Mountain. DEATH AT NiNETY-TWO.-We have this week to record the death of Mrs Kesiah Davies, widow of Mr Edward Davies, at the advanced age of ninety-two. She had been a local preacher with the Primitive Methodists for many years, and one of her sons, Rev. Edward Davies, is now a minister with the same body, stationed at Rochdale. Influenza has carried away another of our inhabitants, Mr Charles Taylor, Alltami, who succumbed to the malady on Saturday, surviving his sister only a few days.

GWERSYLLT AND SUMMERHILL. BAND OF HOPE TREAT AND ENTERTAINMENT. Un Monday the members of the Band of Hope, con- nected with the Congregational Chapel, had their annual treat in the Schoolroom. The following ladies presided at the tables Mrs S. R. Jones, Mrs Edward Evans (Rose Villa), Miss Mary Jones, Miss Pritchard, Miss Allen. After the wants of the juvenile members had been satisfied, the elder ones sat down. Mr Harold Rawlins, lately returned from Mexico, pre- sided over an interesting meeting. Programme:— Hope of England," Children recitation, A child's prayer," Jessie Harries; recitation, "Baby and Pussey," Charlotte Jones solo, Little Bessie," S. J. Evans; recitation, Elijah Phoenix; recitation, Stay drunkard," John Pritchard; solo, "A pretty bird," Jessie Harries; recitation, Mr Wm. Phoenix; dialogue, Fisher and party recitation, M. E. Phoenix; solo, Opposite my window," Rhoda. Jones; recita- tion, The young teetotaller," William Pritchard; recitation, The signboard," S. J. Evans solo, "The song that reached my heart," J. S. Rogers; recita- tion, Price Evans recitation, The price of a glass," Rachel Evans solo, Frank Jones dialogue, "Sound the battle cry," Children; recitation, Samuel Phoenix recitation, C. R. R. Jones recitation, Wm. Phoenix recitation, Paddy the piper," Mr Underwood. On the motion of Mr J. Rogers, seconded by Mr Edward Evans, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Chairman. On the motion of the Rev. S. R. Jones, a vote of thanks was passed to the friends who had assisted. Mrs S. R. Jones and Miss Brain acted as accompanists.

BRYN, PENYLAN. PRIMROSE LEAGUE.-An entertainment was held in the Schoolroom, on Friday evening, in connection with the Primrose League. Mr P. Ormrod was the chairman, and Mr H", John Corbet speaker on the oc- casion. The proceedings were opened by the follow- ing programme of vocal and instrumental music Pianoforte solo, Miss Tong duet, piano and concer- tina, Miss Wellington and Miss Moore (encored) song, The miller and the maid," Mrs Drake (encored) duet, violin and piano, Miss Halliday and Miss Wellington (encored) song, Riding on a load of hay," Miss Locke), (encored). The Chairman then called upon Mr R. St. J. Corbet, who opened his re- marks by a feeling allusion to the death of the Duke of Ciarence, and enlarged upon the world-wide sympathy excited by the event. Briefly reviewing the Acts and measures passed during the life of the present Parliament, Mr Corbet called attention to the extraordinary series of strikes which had taken place at one time—dockers, postmen, policemen, soldiers- and remarked on the ability with which these mani- festations of the forces of disorder had been met by the Government. With this he linked the action of the Government in Ireland, and contrasted times present in that country with times past-his observa- tions going to show the moral as well as the physical power displayed, and the admirable manner in which the present Government had dealt with matters of considerable difficulty. Mr Corbet spoke with much earnestness on the duties of voters at the coming election, and enlarged upon their respon- sibilities. He also dealt with the one man one vote cry, and the question of disestablishment, con- cluding a speech, which had occupied just 50 minutes, with an exhortation to the electors present to vote heartily and with one accord for Sir Watkin Wynn. At the conclusion of the speech, which was thoroughly appreciated, the programme was con- tinued as follows:—Duet (vocal), Mrs Drake and Mr Roberts (encored); duet (concertina and piano), Mr and Miss Moore (encored) song, "Needles and Pins," Mrs Drake (encored) duet (violin and piano), Falka," Miss Halliday and Miss Wellington (encored); song, Mr Roberts (encored). A vote of thanks to the speaker, moved by Mr Wilson and seconded by Mr Moore, was carried with acclamation, as was also one to the chairman. The room was well filled with a most appreciative audience.

I SOUTHSEA. NAUTICAL.—We are pleased to learn that Mr John E. Edwards recently passed at Liverpool Local Marine Board as master. Mr Edwards is the son of Mr Evan Edwards, Southsea.

I PONTBLYDDYN AND LEESWOOD. SN'OWSTOIIM.—On Monday morning a. heavy snow- storm commenced at ten o'clock, and continued with- out intermission all day. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.-Thc second meet- ing this session of this society was held on Thurday evening, in the Congregational Chapel, Pontybodkin. Mr David Jones, Hartsheath, presided, and the meet- ing commenced with prayer by Mr P. George. An admirable paper on the Necessary qualification for a Sunday school teacher" was read by Mr W. Beckett Lloyd, and was favorably criticised by the President. Mr D. Jones, Mr Peter George, and Mr H. Williams. A cordial vote of thanks was given Mr Lloyd for his excellent paper, after which the meeting concluded by prayer, offered by Mr T. Bellis. SHORTHAND SUCCESS. Master Glyn Alington Hughes, son of Mr Thomas Hughes, London House, Leeswood, has successfully passed the elementary examination in Pitman's phonography, and has received the proficiency certificate. He is a pupil at Mr W. T. Phillips's shorthand class, held at the National Schools, and is the third success this session. Five more candidates are about to sit for their exam- ination. CONSTABULAJSS" INTELLIGENCE. The Chief Con- i stable, Major E. T. Webber, having reconsidered his appointment of Sergt. Pearson to the inspectorate at Rhyl in deference to the wishes of several members of the County Council, has appointed Acting-Sergeant John Williams, stationed at Leeswood, to succeed Inspector McLaren at Rhyl. This appointment will undoubedly give general satisfaction, as Mr Williams is a very able, intelligent, and courteous officer. He is a very a is a Welshman by birth, and thoroughly conversant with both languages. Since stationed at Leeswood he has proved himself a very valuable officer, and whilst regretting his departure, we are pleased to hear of his advancement. DISESTABLISHMENT CAMPAIGN. I A meeting in furtherance of the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Church of England in Wales, was held on Monday evening in the Old Wesleyan Chapel, Leeawood. The Rev. A. Lloyd Hughes, presided, and he was supported by Mr Henry Lloyd Jones, County Council candidate for the Lees- wood and Hartsheath Divisipn; Mr Fred. Llewelyn Jones, B.A., Denbigh Rev. Thomas Roberts, Mold Rev. Abel. J. Parry, Cefn Matvrr; Alderman Thomas Parry, Mold; Mr Ebenezer Bithell, Leeswood; Mi Llewelyn Eaton, Mold, and Mr John Morgan, Liberal agent, Mold. The audience at the commencement of the meeting was small. The nrst resolution was pro- posed by Af ir H. Lloyd Jones, a?d seconded by Mr Thomas Parry, and read as follows—" That this meeting heartily approves of the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Church of England in Wales, and notes with satisfactiou its inclusion as one -of the first items in the Liberal programme, and pledges itself to use every legitimate means to further the cause of the Welsh Disestablishment." The resolution was ably supported by Mr F. Llew. Jones, B.A., and the Rev. AbelJ. Parry, who delivered speeches in the vernacular, the former speaker re- ferring at great length to the action of the late vicar of HaJkyn, in the legal proceedings that had taken place at Mold County Court, and whose conduct he stigmatised at dishonorable. A second resolution was proposed by the Rev. Thomas Roberts, Mold, and seconded by Mr Llewelyn Eaton, as follows:— That this meeting desires to express its entire con- fidence in Mr Samuel Smith as our representative in Parliament, and notes with aatisfaction his appoint- ment by the Welsh National Party to bring the question of the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Church in Wales before Parliament on the 23rd inst., and hopes that success will crown this additional effort to convince Parliament that Wales is ripe for legislation on the subject, and that an early settle- ment of the question is essential to the peace, unity and concord of the different sections of the religious communities in Wales." Both resolutions were un- animously carried, and a cordial vote of thanks was awarded the chairman for presiding, which wa.s pro- posed by Mr Owen Prydderch, Pontblyddyn, and I seconded by Mr Ebenezer Bithell.

RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—The Ponkey United Tem- perance Society held another monthly temperance meeting on Monday evening at Mynydd Seion Chapel, and like the previous meetings this was highly successful. Short addresses, songs, readings, and recitations were given by members of different denominations. PROPERTY SALE,—At the Coach and Horses Inn on Monday afternoon, Messrs. Bevan and Phennah offered for sale several lots of building land situate in the Square. The attendance was not large. Mr Hezekiah Hughes, Llaoerchrugog Lodge. was the only purchaser, by whom two lots, comprising 295 yards, were bought at fifteen-pence per yard, Mr Ll. Kenrick was the solicitor for the vendor.

MOLD. I FORTNIGHTLY SALE.-There was afull supply at Mr J. E. Davies' Malt, on Wednesday, and some brisk business done, especially in fat stock, for which the prices were decidedly advanced. A better feeling prevailed all round than has oeen the case for some time past. THE PLOUGHING MATCH.—The committee of the Alyn District Ploughing Society met on Tuesday evening, when, having rega-d to the severe weather, it was decided to postpone the match, which was to have been held on Thursday, till Thursday next, February 25th. FRU..TRAT £ D ELOPPMENT.-Tie-,e is a good derl of t: Ik oi r,il elopement which wi-,s to hr/ve been, but which 'it'S been nipped i-.i the bud, v/acre p, mrnied Llan, in r, humble position in li:e, hF-,d sr^r.nged with a servant gilk to tccompany him to America. He had piud cousicler^bje r ttentioii to her. made her several p esens, o,nd she, believing him to be unmarried, accepted him. Her Liends got to he,èr of the but for some time she would not be persuaded he was mrvried. When his wife was brought on tiie scene, however, she was obliged to be conviocer, with the result that the schemes of the gty lolhaxio h. ve co; 'C to n- ught. STEALING A JACKET.—On Monday, before Messrs P. Tatton Davfes Cooke a-id Lasil Phillips, William Gilbert, who gave his address at Pyebank, Sheffield, was charged with stealing a black knitted Cardigan jacket, value 3s lOd, the pioperty of Mr John Jones, Connah's Quay, draper, on Saturday afternoon.- P.C. Faulkener said about four p.m. on Saturday, he saw the prisoner walk up to the aoor oi me prosecutor's shop and take down the jacket. As soon as he saw witness he sat down on the side of an adjacent wall. Witness went up and charged him with the theft, and he admitted his guilt. The prosecutor came up and said the jacket was his, and witness then locked up the prisoner.—The prosecutor identified the jacket as his property.—The prisoner said he was taken badly, and asked a constable to do something for him, but he said he could not. He admitted that he had taken a jacket to get locked up. The magistrates sentenced him to seven days' hard laber.

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS POWELL, I MOLD. This happy event took place under very auspicious circumstances on Thursday, when a cordial good- will was shown by a large number of iiiends to the bride and Piidegroom, together w;th the heartiest bride an d t)i. i defrroom, z' wishes for their future weLaie. We n?f..y say that tbe festivitieg commenced as far back as the Thursday evening in the pievious week, when the employes of Lhe bride's mother, Mrs B. Powell, Mitelia,ii House, met together, and sat down to an excellent suppev, which was given them by Mis Pox.ell, in response to the expression of their good-will and wishes to Miss Powell. About twenty-five of them tat down, one of them having been in the service iip,?ards of thirty yeavs, having spent I ? ?—.?.-?? t.. ins wnoie liie in it, ana noT, servea aujwucic UU" Mitcham House. Another had been in the service twenty-nine years, and neither had the intention nor desire to leave it. The p.-rty was presided over by Mr E. H. Powell, of the Dolphin Hotel, elder son of Mrs Powell, and an exceedingly pleasant evening was spent. On Thursday the bridal party met at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, New-street, where the family worship, and where the marriage service was per- formed by the Rev. John Owen, assisted by the Rev. Robert Owen. The bade was accompanied by her b other-in-law (Mr E. Davies), by Miss Owen, Llan- rwst (sister of the biidegtoom), Miss Fanny Davies, and Miss Amy Dykins, while the bridegroom was accom- panied by Mr T. Lloyd Powell (brother of the bride) ii,nd Mr Hugh Owen, Llanrwst, broker. The service ,as t ollducted holly in Welsh, and w;\s witnessed by a It, ge number of friends and the public generally. After the man iage service, Mis Powell gave a breakfast to the bridal party and a few fuends at Mitcha-n House. After break- fast toasts suitable to the occasion were pro- posed, the filst being LO'g life and happiness to the B_'Íde ard Bridegroom," which was responded to by the latter.—In proposing the second toast, Mr W. Owen spoke of his long connection and friendship with the family, of their good-natured kindness at all times, and theh invariable usefulness in church ci. cles. He earnestly hoped that Mrs Owen, now she h"d changed her position in life and in changing Mold for London, would ever rem?,in true to the best traditions of hc" old one, to Wales, and to Welsr. national life.-T.,e Rev. J. Owen, in proposing the health of Mrs Powell, hoped that now in the evening of her liie, and Wxifcii z,ll rrv-iid her hpd so cnanged, she would be blessed and comforted, and be enabled to complete her journey in joy, knowinr, that Pro- vidence kind to her children, and that they walked in the path of rectitude r nd truth. He earnestly hoped that Mrs Owen, ia hei new spheie and new home, in London would continue her usefulness, that she would interest herself in the well-being of he. country- men and women in the metropolis, and that she would be always loyal to the principles in which she had been nurtured. She would find there P, large sphere of labor, some warm hearts who would kindly responsd to all her attempts at doing good, and above all, he hoped that the blessing of the Most High would est upon her and upon her husband now and evermore. The bridegroom had in the morning presented a watch b .acelet to the bride, and a gold bracelet to each of the bridesmaids. The happy pair left in the afternoon for Llandudno, whence, after paying a flying visit to the bridegroom's mother ai; Llanrwst, they propose leaving for London on Saturday. The wedding presents were very fine and numerous. We are compelled to hold over the list until next week.

I DENBIGH. CONCERT AT HKNLLAN.—On Monday night a concert was given in the Old Chapel, llenllan, in aid of the Wesleyan Church there. The Rev. Hugh Owen pre- sided over a moderate attendance. THE ENGLISH CHAPEL PASTOR.—The Rev. Joseph Evans, of Swansea, has accepted the call to the patorate of the English Chapel, and is expected to commence his duties in the course of three months. RUN OVER BY A FAlr CART.—On Tuesday Mr Robt. Roberts, of the Castle, was knocked down by a cart and horse, and the wheel of the cart, passing over his right leg above the knee, inflicted a compound frac- ture. LANTERN ENTERTAINMENT.—On Monday, an enjoy- able evening was spent at the Church House, when Mr Tumour, Grove House, delivered an address on Cambridge, illustrated with splendid photographic views of that town. THE CONSTITUTIONAL ASSOCIATIOx.-On Tuesday evening Mr Marsden, Castle House, gave a pleasing description of London, illustrated by lantern views, in the spa,cious dining-room of the Bull Hotel. After the entertainment, the meeting listened to a long speech by Mr Anthony, of London, upon the political situation. A vote of confidence in the Government was passed.

I CYMMAU. I C.M. CIIAPEI..—A most successful entertainment was given at the above place. on Tuesday evening, under the presidency of Mr Ebenezer Williams. Considering the severe weather the attendance was fair. The Chairman said one object of these meet- ings was to reduce the debt existing on the school- room, another object being to promote love for read- ing and to exercise their talents. The programme was sustained by Mr J. Thomas and party, Messrs P. Thomas, Edward Jones, T. Roberts. Ed. Thomas, J. O. Smallwood, G. Jones, and Misses M. A. Jones, E. J. Thomas, G. Davies. Votes of thanks to the chairman and perfonne; s concluded the meeting.

COEDPOETH AND MINERA. SAD EVENT.—On Mond.y, a six weeks old son of Mr It. Robert', joine', Twenty Houses, wa.s h'jried bt the Mine a Cl ii e.iy^. d. While the service at the giave was proceeding a. messenger arrived, o.skrag Mr Roberts 1.0 come ho.ne as anothc: child, eighteen montl.s old, was very ill. He immediately left, and on P,-riviiig at the house found that the little girl had expiree1. DEATH OF MRS. T. R. THOMAS, BRYNTIIUO.W—It is with many regrets that we record the deata of Mrs Thomas, the wiie of the Rev. T. R. T, ionias, Biyn- tirion, Adwy, which took place onF .iday ino ning. Mrs Thomas was the youngnst daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Rogers, B* ynth ion. Aooat th, ce years ago b«r mar riage to Mr Tho. nas was solemnised at the Queen-sti«et Congregational Chapel, Wrexham. Very soon afterwards sne suffered from slight attacks of illness. These developed, a.nd for about two yeara previous to her death she had not been out of t!ie house. W -s Thomas v -.s of a very generous disposi- tion, and had a l < ays suown the greatest kindness to the poor and suffering. The funeral took place on Monday, and was very la gely Pi tended.

RUTHIN. FIRE BRIGADE Supp.ER.-On the 11th inst., the members of the Fire Brigade, after an excellent horn's drill at the village of Llaneliden, partook oi a sub- stantial repp,st on the invitation of the captain, Mr Edwpi-d Roberts, solicitol. 1\.e supper wrs provided at the Neybvnd Av.i.s, of ili.t village, and ample justice having been done to the excellent menu, end the loycl toasts having been duly honored, songs we e given by the member-, of the b, igade. THE LLAN-FWROG CHURCH Ciaoirt.-On Thursday the members of the choir of St. Mary's Church were entertained to supper by the Rector, the Rev. J. F. Reece, at the Parish Institute. DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT.—On Thursday evening a dramatic entertainment was given in the Town Hall by the members of the Amateur Dramatic Society. The attendance was good, and the perform- ance much appreciated. CRUSHED Ly A LOADED WAGON.—Robert Roberts, farm servant, Tyn-y-caeu, Llanrbydd, was conveyed home insensible from the effects of being :un over by a wagon. On Wednesday evening the unfortunate man was in charge of a wagon, laden with coal, and four was in el[I.- by some means got under the wheels, both of which passed over his legs, inflicting gren.t injury. Dr. Tom Jenkins was in attendance, and it is thought that amputation of both legs is necessary. BURNT WHILST WATCHING THE BABY.—On Tuesday evening the attention of Mr Davies, foreman at Mr Roberts, the dipper, was called to the cottage of Mr J. Evans. by the vivid gle.of file. On bursting open the door he observed a little givi coming aown the bedroom stai s enveloped in flames, and screaming with pain and fright. He took off his coat and wiapped the child in it, at once extinquishing the flames, the poo-, child was much exhausted and ii great pain. The child lies in a very critical condition, her legs and lower part of her body having been dreadfully burnt. She was in charge of the baby, and on her apron catching fire she had mshed upstairs. The baby escaped without injury. The mother and father were out. CAUGHT BETWEEN RAILWAY WAGONS.—On Thurs- day afternoon, the passengers of the afternoon t,i.in were excited by the occurence of an accident, anci the Oarrying of the injured vor-ug man to the stauonmaster's room, at Ruthin. Ilerbei-t Basset was engaged shunting a goods train and inadvertently got between the moving train and a stationary wagon, and was ciushed between the wagons near a point we. c the lines converge. He was twisted round and hurled to the ground, receiving much injury, It was found that no bones were broken.

BANGOR. I CHURCH OF E?CLA?D TEMPERANCE DOCIETX.—IN connection with the above, a musical entertainment was given at the Girls' Schoolroom, last Friday. The I Rev. G. H. McGill was in the chair.

ERBISTOCK. I WOODMEN ON STRIKE.—Considerable anxiety IS caused by the continued lock-out of thirteen wood- men employed on the Wynnstay estate. These men were employed at Erbistock Wood in digging holes for young trees, with which Sir Watkin intends to re-plant the wood. They worked piece work," and, finding that their wages were far from satisfactory, resolved to suspend operations until more reasonable terms could be secured. The men have now been "on strike" for three weeks, and at present there is nothing pointing to a speedy termination of it.

OVERTON. I MISSIONAKY MEETING. The annual missionary meeting was held on Monday at the Primitive Methodist Chapel. LOCAL NOTES. The measles are very prevalent at Erbistock. They say Sir Watkin knows nothing about the Strike." Growls loud and deep are often heard near Overton Bridge, when the belated wayfarer comes in contact with that stupid iron gate. The Primitive Methodists have now a capital choir. The other choirs must look to their laurels. Tradesmen, beware! Counterfeits are knocking about. Mr Hugh Peel was well enough to follow the hounds on Monday. There will be a grand tenants' ball at Brynypys on Wednesday, the eve of the wedding. Dr. Gobat is slowly improving.

CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. I ILLNESS OF THE REV. G. R. JONES.—Our reaaers will regret to learn that the Rev. G. R. Jones, the popular minister of the Tabernacle, has been seriously ill. On Thursday he had a seizure of paralysis, but we are pleased to learn that a change for the better took place on Wednesday. The rev. gentleman is now progressing satisfactorily. STREET LIGHTING.—The committee's work appears to be at a standstill. After such satisfactory preparatory effort, it is to be hoped that the committee will receive the support which they deserve. The cost of posts and brackets and the fixing of the same, we under- stand, is to be paid by public subscription some jEZOO being required. Such an item, considering the immense advantages that accrue, is only trifling in a 'I 1 _1J_L:_ district so populous, ana wnere traae is so nourisning. NEW CURATE.—The Rev. E. G. Roberts has been appointed to the vacant curacy of St. John's Church, Rhosymedre. Mr Roberts, who commenced his duties on Sunday, is the son of the Rev. E. Roberts (Ellis Wyn o Wyrfa), rector of Llangwm, who was curate at Rhosymedre about 25 years ago.

OSWESTRY. I MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS.—The floor of the Court- room in these buildings has during the week been taken up, and the furniture removed to the old British School, which is being fitted up for the business of the Courts. THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL.-Lord Harlech presided on Saturday afternoon, over the annual meeting of the Oswestry and Ellosmere Cottage Hospital, a.t which Mr Swete, in presenting the report, said it seemed to grow better year by year. The receipts exceeded S-500, and the committee, being so well off, had de- cided to engage another nurse as a private nurse to go out to families in the neighbourhood. OBITUARY.—We have to record the death of Mrs Porter, wife of Mr Councillor Porter, of the Cross, which took place on Tuesday morning. For several weeks the deceased lady had been laid aside by illness of a severe character, and to the deep regret of her family and all who knew her, she died on Tuesday at the age of 58. Sincere sympathy will be felt with Mr Porter in his bereavement. ACCIDENT.—In the match Oswestry Albions v. Harriers' Reserve, played on the Golden Lion field on Saturday, a boy named James Walsh, residing at Albert-road, met with an accident. Walsh was play- ing for the Albions, when one of the opposite side jumped on him, knocking him over. causing injuries to his ankle. He is now lying in the Cottage Hospital, and is progressing favorably. WOMEN'S LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.—Mrs Maclaren has consented to become president of the newlv- formed Oswestry Liberal Women's Association, and Mrs Stuart Rendel, Mrs Osborne Morgan, and Mrs Humphreys-Owen have accepted the offices of vice- presidents. Mrs Owen Owen is president of the com- mittee, Mrs S. Parry Jones, of Castle Buildings, secretary, and Miss Minshall, of Castle View, treasurer.

I •LLANGOLLEN. THE LATE MRS PAULL, GLANDWR.—On Sunday evening the memorial service in connection with the death of Mrs Paull, widow of Capt. John Paull, Glandwr (recorded in our last issue), was conducted at the English Wesleyan Chapel by the Rev. J. Sewell Haworth, of London, ex-superintendent minister of the Wrexham Circuit.

HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. PREKIJVTEKIAN CHURCH.—On Sunday, A week of special services was commenced, the following min i sters tak* ministers taking part—Sunday—Rev. Owen Lloyd, Mynydd Isaf Monday—Rev. R. L. Roose, of Holt; Tuesday—Rev. David Jones, of Mold Wednesday— Rev. Griffith Owen, Rhosddu Thursday—Iiev. O. B. Jones, Gwersyllt and Friday—Rev. John Owen, Mold. Sankey's hymns were used. SMOKING CONCERT.—This uncommon incident in this locality took place on Tuesday evening in the magistrates' room, Glynn Arms, Mr W. G. Barcroft presiding. Several songs were sung, and the political element was introduced in the person of Mr J. W. Wills, the Conservative Working Man," who in a lengthy speech dwelt upon disestablishment and dis- endowment. Some prominent Liberals were present, questions were asked and freely answered. The utmost g'jod feeling prevailed, in striking contrast to the disorder of the previous evening. A vote of thanks was proposed to the chairman, accompanied by the singing of "For he's a jolly good fellow." This meeting was such a socia-. success, that it was decided to repeat it at an early date. THE NEW READING Itoom.-This has been estab- lished in the Temperance Hall, and supplies a long- felt want. We are assured that it is not to be an institution of mushroom growth, but will assert itself with much vigour. Several influential residents have come forward to assist its promotion, and the secre- tary, Mr Alexander Reid, desires to acknowledge, through this medium, handsome donations from Mr J. Herbert Lewis, Mr W. G. Barcroft, Bryntirion Messrs Edwin Hayes, Abermorddu H. H. Hughes, Ty Cerrig and George Griffiths. Gifts of peri- odicals have also been given by the above gentlemen, and Capt. Sparrow. The secretary is to be con- gratulated on the success of this laudable object, and it is to be hoped the young men of the neighbourhood will take advantage of this opportunity, and thus keep themselves in touch with the politics of the hour and current events, and so become better and more useful citizens.

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I CROSS LANES. t A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.—Mr Griffiths (Aclrafelin), Mr Roberts (Chorlton-lane), and Mr Thos. Williams (Bangor), accompanied by Mr Ellis, were driving home from Wrexham, on Monday week, about the same time. On nearing Cross Lanes, Roberts was first, then Griffiths, Williams bringing up the rear. At Cross Lanes, Williams passed Griffiths, who apparently did not like such usurpation, for he forced the speed, and his horse, which is a young one, bolted, overtaking Williams as the latter was in iL line with Roberts, the consequence being that Griffiths dashed into both vehicles with disastrous results. Elhs horse was thrown into the hedge, the splash- board smashed, and the trap turned on its side, both occupants being thrown out. Griffiths' horse was thrown down, and while in this position Williams, with comiiiendable foresight, at once laid hold of its head, thus preventing it from doing further mischief. While this was taking place Roberts" horse, which had been also thrown down, regained its feet, and dashed away in the direction of Bangor. When near that village it collided wi? tho +? -t u c;?..?= ">J .t' _o..&L ..L"¿"J¿" a Bangor tradesman. Fortunately no one was hurt, but Roberts' trap was relieved of the shafts. The horse, now only encumbered with the shafts, con- tinued its mad career through Bangor, being eventu- ally ei up on the Graig Hill. Eiiia L' craped with a, sit?ht shaking, Roberts was much hurt about the head. Williams' knees were badly cut, and Grif- fiths' eyes wore a sombre aspect.

I MALPAS. ACClDENT.-On Friday, whilst hunting with the South Cheshire Hounds, Mr C. Murietta, who was on a visit to The Bolling (Lord Dudley's hunting box} for a few days, met with a severe accident in taking a fence, whereby his ankle was badly dislocated. The injured gentleman was conveyed to the Boiling in Baron Schroder a carriage, where he remains under the care of Dr. Jordison, and is inaking fair progress towards recovery. Printed and Published for the Proprietors by WILLIAM CHARLES BAyzEy at the Advertiser Office, Wrexham in the County of Denbigh.-February 20th, 1892.