Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

1 FOOTBALL The International match between Wales and Ireland, at Bangor, on Saturday, produced a capital game, which was witnessed by a large number of spectators. The match was played on Penrhyn Park, about a mile and a half from Bangor, and a nice piece of ground had been marked out. Owing to there being only one entrance, which was opened too late, the crowd burst through the gates, and instead of over S100 being taken, the receipts amounted to about £ 70. The Irish team arrived in Bangor on Friday morn- ing, and thus had plenty of time to get over the effects of the passage across. Both elevens turned out as selected, and a fast and exciting game, which ended in a draw of one goal I each, was played. Wales led at half-time by one goal to nil. Ireland afterwards strove very hard to draw level, and three minutes before time they were rewarded. Gaffikin was off-side, but Arridge playing the ball ¡' placed him on-side, and he then scored. Trainer was in first-class form, and saved numerous shots. Both backs played well, Arridge only making one mistake, but that was rather a costly one. Of the halves, Roberts was the best. Jenkyns was rather slow. Bowdler and Lewis, who passed well, were the best of the forwards. Bostock was a failure, and Davies, on the outside right, was thus placed at a dis- advantage. W. Lewis, in the centre, was rather selfish, but it was the best game he has played this season. The Irish forwards played a magnificent game, and It was only the grand defence that kept them from scoring several goals. The Junior Cup tie, on the Racecourse between Wrexham Gymnasium and Gresford Reserve was well contested. The Gyms were undoubtedly the better team, but the visitors played a surprisingly good game. Fraser did well in goal and the forwards combined well. For the winners, Ellis was good at back and Shelby was conspicuous on the left wing. We trust the Gyms will bring the cup again to Wrexham Wrexham took a fair team to Liverpool on Satur- day and were beaten by the Caledonians by two goals. We understand that the referee had more to do with their defeat than anyone else. In club matches, the home club should always endeavour to appoint a gentleman, who is not con- nected with either club, to referee. S. Jones played a fine game in goal. J. Turner unfortunately got his knee hurt, and he will not be able to play at Macclesfield to-day (Saturday.) There has been some trouble in getting a'team to represent Wales against England, at Wrexham, to- day (Saturday.) The following will probably be the elevenR. Mills-Roberts (Llanberis), goal; W. Evans (Aston Villa) and S. Powell (West Bromwich Albion), backs; C. A. L. Jenkyns (Small Heath), J. Davies (Wolver- hampton Wanderers), and R. Roberts (Bolton Wan- derers), half-backs; J. Davies (Ardwick) and W. Owen (Chirk), right wing; B. Lewis (Wrexham) and Bowdler (Rhayader), left-wing W. Lewis (Chester), centre. After the trial match at Birmingham, on Monday, the following team was selected to represent England against Wales at Wrexham to-day (Saturday):— Toone/Notts.), goal; Holmes (Preston North End) and Lilly (Sheffield), backs; Hossack (Corinthians), Winkworth (Old Westminsters), and "Kinsey (Wolver- hampton Wanderers), half-backs; Gosling (Old Etonians) and Cotterill (Old Brightonians), right- wing; Henfrey (Cambridge), centre; Schoefield (Stoke) and Sandilands (Old Westminsters), left- wing. This team is not such a good all-round team as that selected to play for England against Ireland. However, with Wales unable to play her best eleven, it will doubtless be good enough. The Athletic Xews of Monday has the following with reference to a "friendly" between Preston North End and Burnley:—"It was at once noticed that some prominent figures in both teams were con- spicuous by their absence, notably Trainer, his place being filled by a player named Pagh, who, I hear, hails from Glasgow. The Pugh referred to is A. Pugh, of Rhostyllen. Matthias, of Brvmbo, will be right back instead of Roberts, at Macclesfield, to-dav. S. Prichard will take J. Turner's place, and Lea will be put forward with Davies on the left wing. The semi-final tie between Shrewsbury Town and Westminster Rovers is to be re-played at Chirk, on Monday, March 14th. Mr Heath, of Hanley, will be referee. The draw for the fourth round of Soames' Charity Cup competition is as follows Flint v. PJiostyllen Victoria, at Flint, on Saturday, arch 1:¡. Referee, Mr D. Smith, Broughton. On Tuesday, a special committee of the Rhostyllen Victoria Club was held, Mr A. P. Lane presiding. It was decided to board the ground.

WREXHAM ST. MARY'S v. MINERA ST. l\ÚRY'S.- Played at Wrexham on Saturday, the visitors winning by three goals to two. WREXHAM OLD Boys v. ERDDIG ALBIO-.N.-Played on the ground of the former on Saturday. The visitors were weakly represented, but they won a good game by three goals to one. WREXHAM OLYMPIC V. ERDDIG ALBION RESERVE.— Played on the ground of the latter on Saturday. The home team led at half-time by two goals to one, and in the second half they notched a third point, and thus won by three goals to one. BRYMBO INSTITUTE v. RHos.-Played at Brymbo on Saturday. Neither sides scored, and the game thus ended in A draw. WREXHAM v. LIVERPOOL CALEDONIANS.—Played at Liverpool, on Saturday, before a good number of spectators. The home team were allowed a goal in each half, and thus won by two goals to nil. The following team represented Wrexham :—S. Jones, goal Roberts and Ellis, backs Stokes, Haves, and J. Jones, half-backs; Pritchard and J. Turner, right wing Davies and Let, left wing; Wilding, centre. CAEUOWRLE V. WREXIUM VICTORIA RESERVE.— These teams played at Caergvvrle on Saturday, the home team winning by six goals to two. Laurence, Graham, P. Davies, A. Jones, and C. Davies put on the goals for Oaergwrle. WHITCHURCH V. SHREWSBURY.—These teams met in the semi-final of the Shropshire Senior Cup, at Whitchurch on Saturday. Shrewsbury, who hold the cup, have won it two years in succession, and had only to win it this year to make it their own. During the first half Whitchurch scored two goals. Shrews- bury, crossing over, notched a point half a minute before the whistle sounded. The game thus ended in favor of Whitchurch by two goals to one. ERBISTOCK V. RrABos GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—These teams met at Erbistock on Saturday, The game commenced very briskly, and although the very superior passing of the visitors gave the home backs plenty of work, their goal was kept intact. The home forwards broke away, and a smart run by the right outside was well checked. R. T. Jones was conspicuous with good runs, his final shot taking effect. The visitors' forwards again showed superior play. and Jones, assisted by Davies was instrumental n notching a second goal. A third was directly after- wards put through by Davies. The home club then played much better, and with a good dash rushed the ball between the posts, scoring their first point. Half- time was called with the visitors leading by three goals to one. On resuming both teams set to work with a will, and the game was well contested. The visitors were the first to score, and the homesters quickly fol- lowed suit. The game was now very even, the ball travelling from goal to goal, and although both custodians were in turn visited and called upon, they B-iccessfully negotiated all the shots sent at them. After some pressure, however, the visitors again scored, and when the whistle sounded for time," the score stood:—Ruabon Grammar School, five goals Erbistock two. WALES Y. IRELAND. This international match was played at Penrhyn Park, Bangor, on Saturday, before about 4,000 specta- tors. W. Lewis started for Wales, and B. Lewis was conspicuous for a capital run. A corner for Wales resulted, and Roberts placed it well, Jenkyns heading behind. A free kick for hands in the Welsh goal gave the visitors a capital chance, but Trainer saved. After a good run by W. Lewis, Wales scored their first goal, Bowdler giving the finishing touch. Ire- land played up, and Stansfield shot over. Bowdler made a good attempt to score at the opposite end, Clugstone throwing the ball away. Trainer next had two very warm shots to deal with. At half-time Wales led by one goal to nil.—On crossing over, the game was fast and even, both goals being quickly visited. Stansfield shot just over the bar, and at the other end W. Lewis just missed scoring. The home defence repulsed the repeated attacks of the Irish forwards, until about three minutes from time, when Gaffikin scored. The game thus ended in a draw of one goal each. The following were the teams:— Wales Trainer (Preston North End), goal; D. Jones (Bolton Wanderers) and S. Arridge (Bootle), C. A. L. Jenkyns (Small Heath), and R. Roberts (Bolton Wanderers), half-backs R. Davies (Wrexham) and A. M. Bastock (Shrewsbury), right-wing; B. Lewis (Wrexham) and Bowdler (Rhayader), left-wing; W. Lewis (Chester), centre. Ireland-Clugstone (Clifton- ville), goal; W. Gordon (Linfield) and H.. K. Stewart (Cliftonville), backs; N. M'Keown (Linfield), S. Spencer (Distillery), and W. Cunningham (Ulster), half-backs; W. Dalton and G. Gaffikin (Linfield), right-wing; S. Torrans and J. Peden (Linfield), left- wing A. Stansfield (Distillery), centre. Linesmen Mr J. Wright (Irish Association) and Mr E. Phennah (Welsh Association); referee, Mr John M. Campbell (Scottish Association.)

I WLSH JUNIOR CUP. WREXHAM GYMNASIUM V. GRESFORD RESERVE.— These teams met in the fourth round of this competi- tion, on the Wrexham Racecourse, on Saturday, before a fair number of spectators. Harrison kicked off for the Gymnasium. For a short time play was in the visitors' quarters, and a corner was conceded the Gyms, but the ball fell behind the goal A run down by Gresford resulted in a grand shot being sent in by Holmes, but Roberts fisted out. After some fast play, the visitors ran down, and were granted a corner. A scrimmage ensued, and Formstone opened the score for Gresford with a very nice shot. After this, the Gymnasiam fought hard, and sent in several very good shots, but Fraser cleared his charge in fine style. A corner was granted the Gymnasium, and this was immediately followed by two more, Higginson equalising the score the third corner. After some comparatively e-qual play, a fine passing movement instituted between Hughes, Garner, and Shelby resulted in the latter making a fine run, and sending the ball past Fraser. Wilson used his hands to stop the ball in the mouth of the home goal, and Gresford were granted a penalty kick. Bithell took the kick and sent in a clinking shot which Roberts had no chance of stopping. The Gymnasium pressed and were granted a corner, but Gresford cleared, and the play was for some time in midfield. From a good pass by E. Jones, Shelby made a good run, and sent in a nice shot. Fraser, however, cleared. Half-time shortly afterwards arrived with the score standing Gresford, two; Gymnasium, two,—After an attack by Gresford, during which Roberts fisted out a very good shot, the Gymnasium got down and were granted a corner, which resulted in a fine shot being sent in by Shelby. The ball, however, went a little aide. From the goal kick, the Gymnasium obtained again and R. Hughes had a good chance, but he shot wide. A corner granted the Gymnasium was cleared, and the visitors then had a look in, but the home team soon returned to the attack, and during a scrimmage, R. Hughes shot, Fraser clearing. Soon afterwards, another scrimmage took place in Gresford's goal, but the ball was got away, and then the home team .had some work to do at the other end of the field. The homesters, however, soon had the best of matters again, and Hughes made a good dribble down the right, but his shot at goal was a poor one. Gxesford then pressed, and were granted a free kick for hands," but this was cleared. The play continued very fast and equal. From a pass by Harrison, Shelby made a fine run down the left, and finished up with a beautiful shot. Fraser saved marvellously, but J. Garner returned, scoring the third goal for the Gymnasium. From the centre kick the Gyms. again obtained, and in about two minutes Higginson scored their fourth goal. The Gresford goalkeeper soon afterwards saved a very good shot at the expense of a corner, but the visitors managed to clear the ball, and play for a short time was situated in their favor. A corner granted the home team proved futile, but still the ball was kept in Gresford's quarters, and several good shots were sent in. Shortly before time E. Jones passed to Higgin- son, who sent in a fine shot, scoring the fifth goal for the Gyms. Nothing else was done, and the final result was thus—Gymnasium, 5 goals; Gresford, 2. The following were the teams:—Gymnasium Roberts, goal; Ellis and Wilson, backs; E. Jones, Beeston, and Hunter, half-backs; R. Hughes and Higginson, right wing Garner and Shelby, left wing Harrison, centre. Gresford Reserve: Fraser, goal; Bithell and Mally, backs T. Tilston, Alderman, and J. Pritchard, half-backs R. E. Lloyd ard J. Tilston, right wing; C. Jones and E. Holmes, left wing; H. Formstone, centre. Referee, Mr Morrison, Rhosymedre.

THE COMBINATION. I Goals. P. W. L. D. For Agst. Pts Everton. 18 15. 1 2 89 11 32 Northwich Victoria 15 10 4 1 46 18 21 Stoke Swifts 15. 9 5. I 42 18 19 Macclesfield 14. 9. 5. 0 35 23 18 Chirk. 16. 6. 6. 4 40 43 16 Leek 17. 8. 9. 0 42 48 16 Buxton 16. 6. 8. 2 13 26 14 Gorton Villa 16. 6 9. 1 30 39 13 5 6 I l? l Wrexham. 12. 5. 6. 1. 23 41 11 Chester 14. 3. 9. 2 28. 50. 8 Stockport Couiity 15 3. 10 2 15 31. 8 Denton 14. 2. 10 2 17 72. 6 CHESTER v. BUXTON.—At Chester, on Saturday. The home team were weakened by the absence of Lewis, who was playing for Wales. The Buxtonians showed much better play all round, and scored in the first half. On changing ends, the game proceeded on a more even footing, bnt owing to the sterling defence neither could score, and Buxton won by one goal to none. STOKE SWIFTS V. NORTHWICH VICTORIA.—At Stoke, on Saturday, before 1,500 spectators. The initial por- tion of the game was fast and exciting. Victoria scored once, Pickering putting the final touch to a fine bit of play. Half-time Northwich one goal, Swifts none. In the second half the game continued to be fast and even. Result: Northwich one goal, Swifts none. GORTOX VILLA V. STOCKPORT COUNTY.-Pl,-tyed at Stockport, on Saturday. A rough game ended in a draw of two goals each.

THE ENGLISH CUP. Something aprroaching universal attention was bestowed upon tho semi-final ties for i he English Cup. I They were fought out at Sheffield and Wolverhamp- ton. The defeat of Sunderla.nd by Aston Villa was I expected by a large number of followers of the game. Aston Villa throughout the season have played con- sistently well, and were known to be in excellent form. SUNDERLAND v. ASTON VILLA.-Bramall Lane, Shef- field, was chosen for the match, and with the fine weather, an immense erc, d gathered to see the play. Various estimates were given of the numbers of the people, ranging from between twenty and thirty thou- sand. Within ten minutes of the start Sundeiland obtained first goal after a corner kick had been well yfaoed. The Aston men played a sound game both Sorwwrd and behind, and after many fruitless attempts they managed to bring matters level. The half-time record was one all." During the second three- quarters of an hour Aston Villa kicked three goals, and won by four goals to one. WEST BROMWICH ALBION V. NOTTS FOREST.— Wolverhampton was the scene of this match, and there was over twenty thousand people present. A fine piece of work between Bassett and Geddes gave to the Albion their solitary goal. Afterwards Lindley equalised for Notts Forest, and a fine match was left drawn. The match will be re-played O-day (Saturday.)

J THE LEAGUE. There were a couple of good matches in the League on Saturday. Darwen and Notts County met at Darwen before several thousand people. Notts won by three goals to two. The Blackburn Rovers were vanquished by Accrington by one goal to none, after a keen game at Accrington. On Tuesday, Sunderland and Bolton Wanderers, who occupy a prominent position in the League list, played a match at Sunderland, before a large com- pany. Victory rested with the home team by four goals to one. Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Darwen, at Darwen, by the same score; and Notts got the better of Burnley, at Trent Bridge, by five goals to one.

THE ALLIANCE. I On Saturday, Burton Swifts did a good performance by beating Sheffield Wednesday, at Burton, by four goals to three. Small Heath defeated Newton Heath, at Birmingham by three goals to two. At Manchester, on Tuesday, Ardwick beat Crewe Alexandra by four goals to nil.

FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH. I Wales v. England, at Wrexham. I THE COMBINATION. I Wrexham v. Macclesfield, at Macclesfield. Chester v. Stockport County, at Stockport. I Gorton Villa v. Chirk, at Gorton. Stoke Swifts v Leek, at Stoke.

COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. I ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING AT WREXHAM. On Monday a. largely attended and enthusiastic Eublic meeting was held at the British Schools, to hear an address from Mr J. E. Powell, the Liberal candidate for the West Ward. There was a number of ladies present. The chairman was Mr Simon Jones, who, in a spirited speech, exposed the fallacies with which the charges preferred by the Tories with which the charges s to the substantial aid, abounded. He also referred to the substantial aid, amounting to X150 a mile, for the maintenance of its roads the Town Council had received from the county body, and to the unnecessarily large balances held by the union.—Mr Powell, who was received with pro- longed cheering, gave a telling and exhaustive address, which was repeatedly applauded. As to the accusa- tion that poor Wrexham was neglected," Mr Powell conclusively showed the absurdity of such a simple statement, and as an illustration, referred to the large pecuniary assistance offered them by the County Council in furtherance of intermediate education. One reason advanced why he and Mr Prichard should be opposed was that the Wrexham members had neglected the interests of the town. Why, asked Mr Powell, if that were so, did not these people oppose the return of Mr Samuel. (Cheers.) Referring to the gentlemen who were the Tory candidates, Mr Powell said some misunderstanding existed as to their views on the licensing question, which would not come before the County Council for settlement. He did not wish the Council to settle it, as it would lead to the exclusion of other important business, and he was quite willing to let the people decide as to the necessity and number of pssblic houses in their midst. (Loud cheers.)—On the motion of Mr T. Coleman, seconded by Mi R. Sauvage, and supported by Mr M. Burke and Mr A. Nuttall, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Powell for his services on the County Council for the past three years, the meeting pledging itself to support his present candidature.-On the motion of Mr W. C. Bav lev, seconded by Mr B. Owen, and supported by Mr Powell, a vote of thanks was passed, with acclamation, to the Chairman. CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. I MEETING OF COLLIERS. I On Friday evening a meeting convened by the working men of the district was held in the Cefn Board School. Alderman Christmas Jones was voted to the chair, and after having given a most practical address, Mr T. Sauvage, the Liberal candidate, was received with great cheering when he rose to address the meeting. A vote pledging their support was pro- posed in Welsh by Mr Samuel George, and seconded by Mr John Williams, after which Mr loan Williams (miners' agent) reviewed the men's position as colliers I in a most fitting speech. Mr George Rowley, Black Park Colliery, having spoken, the usual votes of thanks were given. I MEETING OF MR EDWARDTE TSCRPORTERS. I The first public meeting to support the candidature of Mr J. C. Edwards was held on Friday evening in the National Schools, Rhosymedre, when Mr Graesser, Argoed Hall, took the chair. The room was crowded. He was supported on the platform by Mr J. C. Edwards, Messrs O. S. Wynne, E. Lloyd Jones, T. Jackson (Ruabon), and Isaac Jones. Mr J. C. Edwards met with a warm reception, and in an able speech said his opponent contested the election as an earnest Liberal. What had an earnest Liberal to do with the County Council ? They did not there discuss either the disestablishment question or Home Rule for Ireland. He gave a lengthened explanation to the incorrect assertions of his opponent and Alder- man Moss regarding the increase of the Chief Constable's salary. It was said that he seconded the motion for the increase, and that it was carried by the casting vote of the chairman. As a matter of fact he did not second the resolution, but supported it, and it was carried by thirteen votes to nine. He referred to the attacks that had been made upon him for distributing coal to the poor, and gave a full explanation, as did also Mr Jonathan Powell in Welsh. Addresses were then given by Mr O. S. Wynne and Mr E. Lloyd Jones, who proposed a vote of confidence in Mr J. C. Edwards. Mr Jackson (Ruabon) seconded, and the motion was carried with applause. On Wednesday evening, a meeting was held in support of the candidature of Mr Sauvage in Sion Chapel. Mr Moses Edwards presided over a large attendance. Speeches were delivered by the Chair- man, Messrs T. Sauvage and Councillor Dodd. A meeting to support the candidature of Mr J. C. Edwards was held in the Cefn Board School on Wednesday evening. There was a large attendance. Speeches were delivered by the Chairman, Messrs Lloyd Edwards, E. Lloyd Jones, T. Jackson, Isaac Jones, and others. PRYMBO DIVISION. I On Friday evening a public meeting, in support of the candidature of Mr hdward Roberts, Bryncoch, Brvmbo, was held in the Bethania Schoolroom, Lodge, when the schoolroom was packed with rate- Eavers and electors. Amongst those present were Mr Edward Roberts, Rev. E. K. Jones, Rev. Wm. Williams, Messrs. Peter Williams, Jno. Thomas, Cadwaladr Jones, &c. Mr Jno. Thomas, Lodge, was voted to the chair. Mr ROBERTS, who was loudly cheered, delivered a stirring Welsh speech, in which he lucidly sketched the work performed by the Council. He said his op- ponent, Mr Butler, claimed the credit of reducing the Brymbo rates 2d in the f, and that he (the speaker) put every obstacle in his way. He publicly denied the one, and the other was not true. As to the new road, the only place, as Mr Butler knew, in which to raise the question was the parish vestry. Mr Butler had done nothing whatever towards getting a road to the Lodge. What did Mr Butler do for the parish where he was waywarden ? (Voices The Tai-road was shut, the road under the cinder bank was covered over, and he tried to stop the Vron-road, but could not.) He (the speaker) had himself made a portion of the Queen and Tai end without a farthing of ex- Eense to the ratepayers. The road, no doubt, would be made very soon, and would be a great convenience. Mr PETER WILLIAMS, Lodge House, who was very cordially received, also spoke in Welsh, and said the County Council had succeeded in reducing the county rate from 5d in the £ to 2d in the 1. He warned the ratepayers not to expect too much from them in tha future. For instance, as the rate was only 2d, they must not expect a further reduction of 3d—(laughter) I unless, indeed, they returned Mr Butler, who out of his unbounded generosity to the ratepayers, might cause it to disappear altogether, and treat them to a Id in the £ pocket money. (Laughter.) Mr Butler's statement, that he had saved the rate- payers 2s in the JE, he was sorry to have to say, was most untrue. This reduction represented the joint effect of great relief from the Imperial Treasury; savings effected by the Board of Guardians (of which Mr Roberts was a member); the thousands of pounds I saved by the County Council; the erection of new works in the parish the great addition to the house- hold property in the district, as well as the reassess- ment of the whole parish, and other parts of the Wrexham Union. For Mr Butler to lay claim to all this was both impudent and wicked. Referring to the new road, they had heard of the valuable service rendered to the parish by Mr Butler. (Laughter.) Surely his representatives in this stronghold of his, the Lodge—(laughter)—must be totally blind, or wilfully report these things incorrectly to Mr Butler. Why, two portions of the new road had been already constructed, and yet he says that nothing has been done. Further, if it had not been for Mrs Darby's ill-health, which they all regretted—(hear, hear)- the probability is that the whole would have been finished. Attempts had been made to belittle Mr Sparrow's statement with regard to the cost of this election, and Mr Butler's committee had the astound- ing impudence to say it would cost only one farthing per head of the population. This would amount to ?3 2s 6d onlv, and they all knew that it would cost at least ten times as much. (Cheers.) Let them join together and return Mr Roberts with such a majority that all would say, Thus shall it be done to the man whom Brymbo delighteth to honor." (Cheers.) Mr Butler's committee ought to have been ashamed to scatter so many untruths about the constituency, only that upon their brow shame was ashamed to sit." After addresses from Rev. E. K. Jones (Brymbo) and Messrs A. Rogers and W. Phillips, a resolution, pledging the meeting to support Mr Roberts, was passed with ringing cheers. On Tuesday evening, a splendid meeting was held at Vron Schools, when Rev. T. Jones Humphreys presided. The speakers included Messrs E. Roberts. John Thomas (Chirk), Robert Thomas (Lodge), Thos. Williams (Tanyfron), and others. A resolution, pledging the meeting to endeavour to return Mr Roberts, was passed. STANSTY. On Wednesday evening a meeting in support of the candidature of Mr loan Williams, miners' agent, was held in the Calvinistic Methodists schoolroom, Rhosddu. Mr R. J. Powell occupied the chair, and the room was crowded.—Mr Williams made an effective speech, and was frequently applauded.—Mr David Gough pro- posed, and Mr David Jones seconded the following resolution :—" That this meeting pledges itself to use every legitimate means to return Mr loan Williams as our representative on the Denbighshire County Council."—This was supported by Mr Samuel George, Mr J. T. Morgan, the Rev. Griffith Owen, and Mr George Rowley, and carried unanimously.—A vote of thanks to the ch&irman closed a most successful meeting.

FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL I ELECTIONS. We have at last arrived at some degree of certainty as to where there will be contests, and who will be the combatants. There may be ten or a dozen con- tests, which, out of forty-two districts, is not a large proportion. So far as we are able, we will give the results in the several districts, beginning with that of MOLD. I Three weeks ago it was doubtful whether there would be a contest in the whole district, but they ha.we grown one by one, and we have now three con- tests to four unopposed returns. Taking the several divisions alphabetically, we begin with ARGOED, I where the probabilities of a contest have prevailed from the beginning. For the last three years the district has been represented by Mr J. Schofield, but it became understood that he did not seek re-election, while those immediately interested did not seem able to fix upon a candidate. The gentleman who has been longest before the constituency is Mr C. P. Morgan, of Brynvrhaul, in addition to whom Mr Henry Hughes, an old resident and tradesman of Buckley, and Dr. John Williams, also of Buckley, have issued their addresses during the last fortnight. The three have been nominated, Mr Hughes putting in one nomination, in which he was proposed by Mr John Jones, Crabmill Farm, and seconded by Mr William Williams, near the Black Horse Inn, Buckley. For Mr Morgan two nominations were put in. in one of which the proposer is Mr Peter Jones, Tyddyn Ucha, and the seconder Mr W. Catherall, Penbrigog; in the second Mr J. B. Marston, Rhydgaled, and Mr Thomas Griffiths, Llwynegryn. On behalf of Dr. John Williams one nomination, in which he is pro- posed by Mr Samuel Griffiths, and seconded by Mr W. Hopwood, both of Mynyddissa. BISTRE. The only gentleman nominated has been the Rev. Joseph Davies, L, on whose behalf two nominations were put in, one by Mr Thomas Jones, the Schools, seconded by Mr Edward Davies, and the second by Mr James Reney and James Peters. BRONCOED Has been exceptionally quiet, and no opposition has been offered to the old member, Mr E. P. Edwards, L, who has been nominated in one pn.per by Mr W. Parry, late of Broncoed, and seconded by Mr Ed. Roberts, Bromfield; in a second by Mr John Davies, Bryngolen, Nerquis, and John Jones, Minffordd, Gwernymynydd. CILCEN Was quiet for some time, but the old member, Mr James Evans, L, will be opposed by Mr P. Tatton Davies Cooke, C. Two nominations have been put in for the former by Messrs. Peter Hughes and Edwin Jones, Gwernaffeeld, and Rev. Edward Adams and others of Cilcen. Mr Cooke has put in five nomina- tions, signed by Mr J. Lloyd, Antelope, and others. LEESWOOD. I Here opposition has been threatened. but it has ended in a walk over for the Liberal candidate, Mr Henry Lloyd Jones, Mold, who was nominated by I Messrs. Ebenezer Bithell, Frederick Jones, A. Lloyd I Hughes, and David Evans. MOLD WEST I Has escaped without a contest, Mr Wheldon, the late member, being allowed to walk over. Three nominations were put in, signed by Messrs. Evan Davies, J. J. Pownall, Griffith Jones, Humphrey Lewis, Llewelyn Eaton, and Daniel Owen. MOLD EAST. I It was thought till the last day that a walk over would have been permitted here for Mr Henry Roberts, who was nominated by Messrs. Thomas Parry, Edward Price, Henry Lloyd Jones, and Thos. Bellis, but five minutes to five on Monday afternoon Mr J. B. Marsden handed in a nomination, signed by Messrs. E. Parkinson, Job Edwards, Andiew Mather, and Michall Shannon, making the third contest in the district. The Deputy Returning Officer-Afr A. T. Keene- attended on Tuesday afternoon to hear and decide oil objections, but his duties were of a merely formal character. Mr Henry Hughes objected to the nomination of Mr Morgan on the ground that he held an office of profit under the Council. But it turned out that he received £10 a year as compensation for the loss of office, and the objection was overruled. Mr Hughes also objected to the nomination of Dr. Williams on the ground that he waj not sufficiently rated, and on this point Mr Keene decided that he had no jurisdiction, overruling the objection. The proceedings were of a thoroughly amicable character. At OVERTON the Deputv Returning Officer was Mr Keene, junior, and here there was no opposition to the return of Mr E. Peel for Overton, Lord Kenyon for Bangor, and Mr J. W. Warburton Lee for Hanmer. At LLANFYNYDD the Deputy Returning Officer was Mr W. T. Thomas, of the Clerk of the Peace's office. No opposition was offered to the return of the Rev. W. Williams for Tryddyn, and the Rev. J. Smallwood for Ffrith. For CAERGWRLE two nominations were sent in, one for Mr J. B. Bawman, farmer, Hope Hall, and one for Mr B. G. Roberts, solicitor, Tower House, Hope Station. At HAWARDEN the Deputy Returning Officer was Mr G. E. Trevor Roper, and here there was no opposition to the return of Mr H. J. Gladstone, M.P., for Hawarden, Robert Podmore for Queen's Ferry, John Roberts for Saltney, and G. A. Parry for Ewloe. The only contest being at Penyffordd between Mr Jno. Williams, the late member, and Mr John Bellis. At CONNAH S QUAY the deputy returning officer was Mr E. Parsonage, from the office of the Clerk of the Peace. No opposi- tion was offered to the return of Mr J. Scott Banker for Northop, nor Mr C. Davison for Golftyn. At Wepre, Mr Richard Jones was opposed hy Mr Oliver Elwood. At FLINT the returning officer was Mr Henry Taylor, town clerk, and the business was purely of a formal char- acter, Mr T. W. Hughes being unopposed for tike West, aiid Mr J. L. Muspratt for the Central. At HOLYWELL, Mr T. T. Kelly, returning officer, attended, when there were the following unopposed returns:—Mr W. Thomas, for Caerwys; Mr Vv. Jones, for Brynford; Mr J. Garner, for Holywell; Mr Samuel Davies, for Bagillt West; Mr R. J. Jones, for Bagillt East; and Mr Goodman Ellis, for Halkyn. For Greenfield, Mx Thoma.s Hughes is opposed by Mr Rich. Bromley, solicitor and for Whitford, MrH. A. Cope is opposed by Mr Evan Bryan. NEWMARKET. At this centre, Mr T. Hollive, from the clerk to the County Council's office, acted as returning ofifcer. For Newmarket, Mr T. Lloyd Ellis was unopposed for Llanasa, Mr Robert Jones and for Mostyn, Lord Mostyn. At Dyserth, the old member, Mr BeD, is opposed by Mr Alun Lloyd, solicitor. ST. ASAPH. Mr George represented the returning of&cer, and no opposition appeared to Mr P. P. Pennant, fox Bodfari; Mr R. T. Griffiths, for St. Asaph and Capt. Conwy, for Rhuddlan. RHYL. Mr Oliver George acted as deputy returning officer, Mr Samuel Perks being returned unopposed for Rhyl East. Rhyl West-Mr W. E. Williams is opposed by Mr R. D. Roberts (Mwrog), and in Rhyl South, Mi R. Llewelyn Jones and Mr Joseph Williams oppose each other. Taking the unopposed returns politically, the result is as follows:— L. C. L Rhyl East, Mr Samuel Perks ] Rhuddlan, Capt. C. R. Conwy 1 St. Asaph, Mr H. I. Griffiths 1 Bodfari, Mr P. P. Pennant. 1 Caerwys, Mr W.Pennant. I Newmarket, T. Lloyd Ellis I Llanasa, Mr Robert Jones 1 Mostyn, Lord Mostyn 1 Bagillt West, Mr Samuel Davies I Bagillt East, Mr R. J. Jones 1 Brynford, Mr \Ai. Jones. I Holywell, Mr Joseph Garner. 1 Halkyn, Mr Goodman Jones 1 Flint West, Mr T. W. Hughes. Flint Central, Mr J. L. Muspratt. I Golftyn, Mr C. Davison 3 Northop, Mr J. Scott Bankes. 1 Bistre, Rev. Joseph Davies 1 Mold, West, Mr E. Wheldon 1 Broncoed, Mr E. P. Edwards .0. 1 Leeswood, Mr H. Lloyd Jones 1 Tryddyn, Rev. W. Williams 1 Ffrith, Rev. J. Smallwood 1 Hawarden, Mr H. J. Gladstone, M.P. 1 Saltney, Mr John Roberts I Queensferry, Mr Robert Podmore 1 Ewloe, Mr G.A. PaIry. 1 Overton, Mr E. Peel 1 Bangor, Lord Kenyon 1 Hanmer, MrJ. W. Warburton ] 19 ic a The opposed districts are as follows :— Rhyl, West—Mr W. E. Williams, L. Mr R. D. Roberts, C. Rhyl, South—Mr It Llewelyn Jones, L. „ Mr J. Williams, C. Dyserth—Mr W. Bell, C. „ Mr Alyn Lloyd, L. Whitford—Mr H, A. Cope, C. Mr E. Bryan, L. Grecnfield-Mr T. W. Hughes, C. „ Mr 11. Bromley, L. Wepre—Mr Richard -Tones, L. 1. Mr O. Ell wood, C. Argoed—Mr H. Hughes, L. „ Mr C. P. Morgan, I. „ Dr. John Williams, I. Cilcen-Mr James Eva's, L. 11 Mr P. D. Davies Cooke, C. Mold, East-Mr Henry Roberts, L. „ Mr J. B. Marston, C. Cacrgwrlc-Mr H. G. Roberts, C. „ Mr J. B. Bowman, L. Penyffordd-Mr J. Williams, L. Mr J. Bellis, L. It will be seen there are eioven contests which take place on Tuesday next, and till then it is uselesp to speculate on the result, further than to say that with the exception of one or two districts, the poll if not likely to be so heavy as three years ago. BANGOR. The Girls' Schoolroom, at Bangor, was nell Ll10d on Tuesday evening by the supporters of Lord Kenyon, who has been returned unopposed as th« member for this division in the County Cotmcil. Among those present were-Lord Kenyon, Messxs. H. J. Royds (chairman), John Parry, John Ellis, — Boote, Henry Done, The Dongary Thos. Gregory, Richard Griffiths, The Cloy Wm. Dulson, Green- lane Sergt.-Major Edwards, Nathaniel Green, Williamson, John and Joseph Chesters, Ambrose Billington, Rd. Mullock, John Davies, The Schools Henry and Charles Hughes. The chairman read a letter from Mr Sutton, who was unable to be present Owing to indisposition. LordKeny on thanked them for their support, and gave his views on several matters, which were apparently in accord with those of his audience. He said he came forward on non-political grounds, and would be indifferent whether any measure brought before the Council was Tory 6r Radical. So long as it was a good one, it should have his support. At the conclusicn of Lord Kenyon's speech, a vote of confidence in him was proposed bv Mr John Ellis, and seconded by Mr Boote, and cartied with acclamination.

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