Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

Hunting Appointments. BIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS. Saturday. March 5th Macefen Monday, March 7th -• • — • • • • •-Oteley Tuesday. Maich 8th Gobowen Thuxsdity, March lOui Shocklach, for Hills At 11. Saturday, March 12th Bioughall Smithy At 10.30. Monday, Mareh 14th Holly Bush Gate At 11. Ire-d,-Ly, March 15th Baschnrch At W.30. Thursday, -.N,farch 17111 Drynki-nallt Saturday, March 19th I ainter s Green At 11. THE VALE OF LLANGOLLEN HARRIERS. aturday. March 5th. Hrynffynnoa At 11. Wednesday, Mareh 9th GlyndyMwy St&t!oa  At 10.30. Samydjiy, Ma?h 12th. Vale Crucis Abbey At 11. THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS. S.-u?y. M?-ch 5th ? L?nrhMa?r Mond?-. March 7th. riiursday, March lO?h .< Pont Newydd Saturday, March 12th. I I Mostyn At 11.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. .No Notice of Birth, Marriage, or Death can be inserted unless authenticated by the name and address of the sender. The charge for insertion is One Shilling, but if the announcement is accompanied with any additional remarks Two SHILLINGS. BIRTHS. AMAN—February 26th, at 22, Parliament Hill, Hamp- stead Heath, the wife of Frank G. Aman, of a son. BARKER—March 20th, at the Asylum, Denbigh, the wife of W. Barker, clerk and steward, of a son. DAVIEs-March 2nd, the wife of Thos. Davies, painter, Brook-street, Llangollen, of a son. DODD-February 25th, the wife of E. J. Dodd, of Wheatsheaf Inn, of a son. MORRIs-February 28th, at The Exchange, Ruabon, the wife of William Morris, of a son. SEYMOUR-JONES—February 27th, at Pendower, Wrex- ham, the wife of Mr A. Seymour-Jones, of a son. MARRIAGES. ADAIR-BALL-February 25th, at All Saints' Church, Margaret-street, Liverpool, Major-General Henry Adair, late Royal Marine Artillery, to Catherine Agnes, widow of the late General Thomas Gerald Ball, Colonel of the 8th the King's Regiment, and youngest daughter of the late Rev. Canon Jones, vicar of Llanrhaiadr, Denbigh. BELLAMT—FARNSWORTH—February 23rd, at Holy Trinity Church, Darwen, Walter Noel Bellamy, of High-street, Mold, to Louisa Mary, eldest daughter of the late William Farnsworth, of Derby. CAMPBELL—LLOYD—February 27th, at the Parish Church, Mold, by the Right Rev. Bishop of Bangor, assisted by the Rev. F. Walker, Vicar of South Hackney, Major J. C. L. Campbell, of Achalader, Perthshire, to Elfrida, daughter of Mr P. A. Lloyd, of Pentrehobyn, Mold, and Llan- gynog, Montgomeryshire. HAIGH-HAIGH-February 25th, at Grace Church, New York, Cecil Arthur Entwistle Haigh, New- bury Park, Los Angeles, son of Edwin Haigh, Tarporley, to Cicelie Flora, daughter of Reginald Haigh, Parkgate. MALONE-STAR nAm-February 29th, at the Registry Office, Chester, Mr Thomas Malone, of Chester, eldest son of Quartermaster-Sergt. Malone, R.W.F., Wrexham, to Miss Pollie Stakeman, of Chester. DEATHS. BRxRETON-February 19th, aged 81 years, at Dutton Villa, Isycoed Holt, Mary Brereton. DAvIEs-February 29th, aged 88 years, at the residence of her son at Blaenau-dwr Issa, Llan- gollen, Elizabeth Davies, widow. EDWARDS—February 25th, aged 89 years, at The Twemlows, Whitchurch, Ann, widow of Thomas Edwards. EDWARDS—March 1st, aged 6 years, at 4, Queen-street, Llangollen, Sarah Lizzie, daughter of Bdward Edwards, laborer. EVANS—February 23rd, aged 66 years, at Whixall, William Evans. GRIFFITHS—February 28th, at Three Trees, Whitting- ton, John Griffiths. GREEN—February 22nd, aged 81 years, at WhixalI, Sarah Green. HERBERT—February 29th, aged 84 years, at Severn- street, Newtown, Ann, wife of the Rev. J. Herbert. HUGHEs-February 29th, aged 88 years, at Plas- newydd, Llansilin, Eleanor Hughes, relict of Thomas Hughes, Plasnewydd. HUGHES-February 20th, aged 46 years, at Red Hall Farm, Connah's Quay. Benjamin Hughes. JONES—February 28th. at Queen's Square, Cefn Mawr, Mary Jones, spinster. LLOYD—February 29th, aged 17 years, at Gwaenynog Bach Farm, Louisa, youngest daughter of Councillor John Lloyd. LLOYD—February 26th, aged 40 years, the Rev. Evan Lloyd, C.M. minister, Warren-road, Rhyl. PUGH-March 1st, at 22, Thompson-street, Strange- ways, Manchester, Martha, wife of Joseph Pugh, formerly of Wrexham. PRITCHARD-February 28th, in her 70th year, at Braichmelyn, Bethesda, Bangor, Jane Pritchard, widow. PRICE—February 24th, aged 30 years, at Victoria Terrace, Minera, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of W. O. Price. TLTNNAia-r- ebruary 25th, aged 22 years, Rose Hannah, third daughter of Mr Edward Tunnah, Eagles Inn, RhosUanerchrugog. TITLEy-Februluy 27th, aged 11 months, at 3, Gate- street, Oswestry, Mary Emma, daughter of John Thomas and Margaret Emma Titley. YOUNG—February 29th, in his 76th year, at his residence, Regent-street, Wrexham, Geo. Young, senior deacon of the Congregational Church, Chester-street. WILLIAMS—February 29th, aged 85 years, at Penygelli Hall, Adwy, Mr Richard Williams.

?/tR TUNNAH and FAMILY wish to thank .i?JL all friends for their kind sympathy in their sad bereavement.

THE churchyard extension at Tryddyn is being I carried out by private subscriptions. A considerable increase in the number and I efficiency of the Volunteer force is reported. A phrenologist objecting to vaceina-tion ap- peared before the Rhyl magistrates, who fined him 10s and costs. THE directors of the Alliance Assurance Co. declare a dividend of 1100,000, equal to 8s per share on the paid-up capital. AN important letter on the subject of the teach- ing staff was read at the last meeting of Broughton School Board from Mr T. Morgan Owen. Her Majesty's Inspector makes several suggestions. WE report elsewhere the position of matters relating to Hope School Board election. Efforts to effect a compromise have been put forth, con- ferences held, but at present the indications point to a keen contest. THE International football match, under Asso- ciation rules, between Wales and Ireland, took place on Saturday at Bangor, in the presence of a large concourse of spectators. The result was a drawn game, one goal each. THERE is at least one gentleman in the county who is not much impressed with the value of the work of the Flintshire Council during the last three vears. In a characteristic letter, Colonel Davies-Cooke ventilates his views in our corre- spondence columns. THE deficiencies in the accounts of the late assistant overseer formed the subject of a pro- tracted debate at Marchwiel last week. An amicable settlement was advocated, and the meet- ing adjourned for the purpose of endeavouring to bring this about. THE Liberal candidate for West Denbighshire is actively engaged canvassing his future con- stituents. On Friday night, Mr Herbert Roberts met with an enthusiastic reception at Cerrigy- druidion, where he delivered an effective address at a largely attended meeting. AT the half yearly meeting of the Wrexham Mold and Connah's Quay Railway Company, Mr Pollitt, the chairman, feared that the proposed colliery stoppage would temporarily have a very disastrous effect upon their revenue, and it might seriously prejudice the trade of the district for >,mne time. THF. Loyal Cambrian Lodge of Oddfellows, Wrexham, is in very comfortable circumstances. The annual dinner was held on Friday Bight, when a gratifying financial statement was made, the funds representing nearly JE18 per member. The old age pension schemes were naturally referred to, and a warning note was sounded as .to -the undesirableaess of State interference. THE Principal .of Bala College attended the meeting of the Flintshire Presbytery, held in: Chester, on Monday. Dr. Edwards considered it of .the utmost importance for Wales to educate1 laymen in theology, and theologians in science. The claims of Bala College were advocated by the Rev. R. H. Morgan, Mr Herbert Lewis, Mr J. E- Powell, and others. Liberal offers of assistance were received. AT two meetings of railway companies on Saturday, reference was made to the commence- ment of the line from Wrexham to Ellesmere, Mr Pollitt hoped the capital would be shortly raised in Londen, so that the work might be pro- ceeded with early in the spring. At the Cambrian meeting, the chairman said the directors would grant the necessary facilities at the junctions. He advised the shareholders to assist in ithe raising of capital for the undertaking, and thought the investment would prove a good one. WREXHAM must look to its laurels. On Monday night a programme, sustained by the Hawarden Gymnasium and Royal Welsh Fusiliers, attracted only a moderate amount of support. Col. LiddeH, who presided, expressed regret at the indifference displayed by the town in gymnastics. Canon Fletcher said they wanted in Wrexham baths for the summer and a gymnasium for the winter. At Coedpoetli on Tuesday, Mr T. E. Green referred to the activity displayed there, and the apathy manifested at Wrexham in gymnastics. ON Saturday the marriage of Major Campbell, R.E., with Miss Elfrida Lloyd, Pentrehobyn, was solemnised at Mold, where considerable in- terest was evinced in the happy event. There were also rejoicings at Llangynog. THE middlemen have already made a rich harvest over the coal crisis. In London on Wed- nesday household coal was advanced to 34s. per ton, and further advances are expected. The negociations between the representatives of mas- ters and men on Tuesday at Leeds fell through. Conflicting statements are being circulated as to the decision of the men at some of the North Wales collieries. It is calculated that 450,000 men, representing with their families a population of 1,350,000, will be "playing" on the 12th inst. 0

WE are now in the thick of the TheCounty elections in Denbighshire. The CouncIl. C il h. h t h h d .d Council. Council hitherto has had a consider- able Liberal majority, and our readers are well aware of the success which has attended their administration of the county's affairs. It is satisfactory to know that the party which has done so well in the past will continue in office for the next three years. Exception has been taken in some quarters to the introduction of the political element, and if it could have been shown that its introduction had tended to impair the Council's efficiency the objection would have merited consideration. But it is granted on all sides that nothing but commendation can be awarded the Council, and what is more when the Tories have considered they could venture to do so, they have taken the initiative in assuming party colors. In a few hours we shall know how the fight has gone in Denbighshire. The elections take place in Flintshire next Tuesday, and as far as we can learn, there will be contests in some eleven districts. There are nineteen Liberals, ten Conservatives, and two Independents returned unopposed. The Liberals will again have a majority, and possibly with the exception of Col. Davies-Cooke, the electors at large will regard this fact with approval. ————— ♦

St. David's Day. ALL over the country Welshmen assembled on Tuesday to perpetuate the memory of the patron Saint of I Wales. The officers of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers at Wrexham entertained a number of guests, and the uninitiated had the doubtful privilege of par- taking of the leek. The Vicar of Rhos preached at St. David's church, and delivered a thoughtful address, in which he spoke of the healthy spirit pervading the Principality. The Ven. Archdeacon Howell, who was termed by more than one writer in the daily papers the first Welsh preacher of the day, officiated at a memorable service in the ver- nacular at St. Paul's cathedral, attended by the Lord Mayor in State, and a congregation of some 10,000 people. The Dean of St. Asaph pre- sided at an Eisteddfod at Bagillt, and utilised the opportunity for giving some wholesome advice. As to the educational work recently done by means of technical classes, the Dean considered that Flintshire was well ahead of any other county in Wales. There is a danger, he thinks, of music occupying too large a portion of the Eisteddfod. The most marked capacity of the Welsh was a capacity for emotion, and it was the duty of all who possessed the influence to lead their fellow-countrymen to make a wise use of this sentiment of patriotism. At Llangollen the Vicar of the parish presided over a public dinner, and hoped the gathering would lead to the establishment of a St. David's Masonic Lodge in the town. A dinner was also held at Coedpoeth, where the Rev. J. Hughes Parry expressed views not altogether in accord with those uttered by the Dean. He considers, whatever it may mean, that the Welsh have too much religiosity," and he does not grow enthusiastic over the national sentiment. On the subject of well-conducted public-houses the speaker spoke emphatically, and he eulogised the good qualities of the house he was in, and he points out that the hostess and her family have the good fortune to be members of his congregation. The moral seems obvious. Mr Wynne, in his sketch of local mining history, made some interesting statements. The district, he shows, has yielded a golden harvest in the past, and we sincerely hope its resources have not been entirely exhausted. iii.-

Art in Wrexham. I THE distribution of prizes and certi- ficates to the pupils of the Wrexham I Art Classes, which was so gracefully I 1 .1 maae on r naay oy the mayoress (Mrs Sonmes), was a pleasing function. It gives to the mind a sense of thankfulness for the past, and kindles hope for the future. Art is very much in the air just now, and we are inclined to think that it has a more substantial foundation than the cheap talk which is frequently heard when its name is mentioned. Of course, it is fashionable to admire pictures; it is the cor ect and cultivated thing to do; but we want something more than that. We wait to be grounded in the principles which underlie it, and, by course of diligent and often tiresome study, to rise to a real appreciation of its refining and elevating intluence. An art class is, to our mind, the source from which this prepara- tion and training can be drawn. If some adults talk wildly about art, we hope the students of the Wrexham classes will aim at heing able to talk with that knowledge which can only be expected from those who have been trained in the first principles. Aid. Jno. Jones, in his remarks, pleaded for those who could paint, and could not draw. He quoted Correggio and Titian as examples of this class. Of course we forgive the drawing of these superb colourists, but is not the proposal somewhat misleading? The Art Class, we hope, will produce not only colourists but drawers as well, and to provide for one without the other is leaving the work only half done. The Chairman of the Committee, who has so deep and correct a love of art, made a suggestion which we hope will not be lost to sight. He hinted that an exhibition of the pupils' work should be held. This is a good idea, and if to it is added a loan collection of paintings and drawings by masters, the value cannot be over-estimated. In Wrexham we have much good music, but of art we have little. Aid. Jno. Jones has hit upon a plan which has great possibilities in it. It is satisfactory to find the work of the classes in town growing, thanks to the Committee and the Secretary, Mr Ashton Bradley. The future, we hope, will be brighter still.

LOCAL NEWS. I THE current issue of the only Welsh quarterly Y Geninen, contains an excellent article on the late Rev. T. R. Lloyd (Estyn), rector of Llanfynydd, from the pen of the Rev. T. Lloyd Williams, Wrexham. POLICE.—Superintendent Vaughan arrived in Wrex- ham on Tuesday, and has taken over the duties of his new post. A CALL.—The Rev. J. H. Thomas, Pontypool College, has received an invitation to the pastorate of the Baptist Church, Chester-street. THE CONCORD CONCERTS.-At the last Concord concert, Messrs Crane and Sons very kindly lent, free of cost, a fine pianoforte, a kindness which was much appreciated. PRESENTATION.—A beautiful solid silver mounted oak tray, to be presented to Mrs Birch on leaving Wrexham, is now on view in the window of Mr A. W. Butt, jeweller, High-street. AN ESCAPE e hear that St. Mark's Church has just narrowly escaped being destroyed by fire. Some- thing went wrong with the heating apparatus, and but for timely discovery, the consequence would have been very serious. A GENEROUS ACT.-We learn that the Alliance Assurance Company have generously defrayed the cost of the pattern makers' tools, though uninsured, which were destroyed at the recent fire at the Cam- brian Ironworks. THEATRICALS.—On Friday and Saturday, Our Flat" was performed at St. James's Hall, to large houses. The flimsy but amusing piece was well staged and acted. During the week "Pink Dominos" and "Brighton" have been given. The company is a good one, and the business done has been satisfac- tory. A NEW BUSINEss.-An advertisement announces that Mr Harvey Davies, who for over 14 years, has been in the employ of Mr Charles Davies, Hope- street, has commenced business on his own account at 37, High-street, where he will no doubt do well. Mr Davies has a valuable experience in the tailoring business, which customers will be able to appreciate. A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. On W cdncsday an employe of Mr J. Brunt, Town HilL named James Smith, met with a serious accident. He was attending to a chaffcutting machine which is driven by a strong engine. His hand became entangled in the cogged rollers, and before the engine could be stopped it was cut off. He was at once attended to, an conveyed to the Infirmary, where he now lies, progressing favor- ably. SUPPER.—On Tuesday evening the annual supper to the members of St. James's church ehoir was given at ibe Vicarage. The Vicar (the Rev. D. S. Davies), presided, and about twenty-five sat down to an enjoyable repast. A pleasant evening was afterwards speat, and before separating a vote of thanks was proposed to the Vicar and Mrs Davies for their hospitality, on the motion of Mr Albert Jones organist, seconded by Mr H. Robinson. PIGEON SlaOOTING,-The annual pigeon shooting competitions, promoted by Mr J. J. Scott, cf the Seven Stars Inn, were held in a field off the Chester road on Friday. There was a Large attendance. The light was rather bad. The first handicap was divided °by Mr H. Venables Williams, of Wrexham, and Mr Bates, of Chester, third honours being secured by Mr Rniiler, of Beeston. In the second handicap, Mr Ball, of Maghull, Liverpool, aad Mr John Jones, of Nerquis, tied and divided the stakes. THE OLD BANK.—The balance sheet of Williams and Co., Old Bacnk, Chester, Carnarvon, Bangor. Amlwch, and Wrexham, made up to January 31, 1892, shows that the current and deposit accounts were £ 1,167,765; the cash in hand and at Bank of England, £ 115,782; the cash at London bankers', in hands of agents, and at short notice, £ 96,008; Consols. Indian and Colonial Government Securities, English Corporation stocks, a,id English and Colonial Railway debentures and preference stocks, £ 219.414 English Railway ordinary stocks, Industrial Com- panies' shares and debentures, and other securities, £ 155,309; and current accounts, bills disoounte4 and loans, after making provision for bad aDd doubtful debts, £ 679,644. ABENBURY SCHOOL RO.RD.-At a meeting of this Board on Thursday, the 25th ult., there were present -Mr J. Price, in the chair; Mr Bellis, Mr Boliver, and Mr J. Oswell Bury, clerk.—Mr Price was appointed visitor for the ensuing month. A letter was read from the schoolmistress, stating that during the recent storm a long length of the school-yard wall had fallen, and it was resolved to obtain an estimate for re-building the same, the work to be carried out in the early spring. OF SHORT SERVICE.-Our readers will regret to learn from the announcement which appears in our obituary notices, of the death of Mrs Prichard, mother of the late Mr J. T. Prichard, organist and choirmaster of St. Mark's Church. The deceased had been in good health until about a month ago, when she was attacked by heart disease, and died at the ripe age of seventy. It will be remembered that the money subscribed for her benefit last year, was expended in the purchase of an annuity, which she enjoyed up to the time of her death. THE CAMELOT GUILD.-On Tuesday, Mr W. Thomas, of King-street, read an instructive and interesting paper on The Federation of the Free Churches." Mr Thomas suggested the formation of a council for the town and parishes being assigned to each church. By this means systematic visiting could be done. He also advocated the employment of a trained nurse for attention to the sick and infirm, and pointed out the duty of the churches to deal deal actively with the social questions which were pressing. The paper evoked an animated discussion, in which the Rev. M. O. Evans (president), Mrs Darby (vice-president), Rev. S. Fisher, B.A. (London), and Mr Frank Allmand took part. Mr R. Stobo presided in his own happy way, and after the customary votes, the meeting terminated. COXCERT AT RHOSDDU.—On Friday evening a con- cert was given in St. James's schoolroom, Rhosddu, the proceeds being devoted to the purchase of prizes for the Sunday school scholars. Mr William Overton, J.P., presided, and there was a large audience. The following was the programme Pianoforte solo Miss Dutton Song Daddy," Miss Gladys Willianis Song 11 Anchored Mr Charles Cocker Duct. The Gypsy Countess," .Miss Williams and Mr Cocker Concertina solo (encored) MrRoden Song (encored). Muna," Mr Dodd, Chester Song (encored). Eternal Rest," .Miss Mullard Violin solo Master Ernest Heywood Song. When the heart is young,MissMitchell, London Welsh song .Miss Humphreys Recitation (encored) Mr C. G. Caldecott Comic song(encored) "Waiting," Mr Viggars Glee. Softly falls the shades of evening,St. James' Glee Party, conducted by Mr Albert Jones Pianoforte duet Misses Woodville Song .Miss S. J. Roberts Song. The fisher boy's home," .Miss Mullard Song Ora pro nobis," Master W. Jones Song (encored).Bwthyn bach melyn fy nhad," Miss Mitchell Violin solo Master Heywood Song Mr Dodd Song Calvray," .i\Ir Cocker Comic song (encored) .Mr Viggars Glee. Goodnight beloved,St. James's Glee Party The pianoforte used was lent by Messrs Crane and Son. The accompanists were Miss Woodville, Miss Annie Jones, and Master John Owen Jones. At the close a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the performers on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr G. P. Edwards, and on the motion of the Vicar (the Rev. D. S. Davies), a similar compliment was passed to the chairman. THE ARENA SOCIETY.—A meeting of this Society was held on Wednesday evening, when Dr. Moss, M.D., B.S. (London) read a paper on Cremation." Mr J. B. Wright, B.A., occupied the chair. Dr. Moss gave a short history of modern cremation, observing that the Cremation Society of England was started in 1874, and that the number of cremations in England was annually increasing. Since the open- ing of the crematorium at Woking in 1885, two hundred and fifty bodies have been cremated down to the end of last year. The lecturer, after referring to sentiment and economy, spoke upon the dangers to the living consequent upon our present mode of burial," and in doing so showed how the water, the soil, and the atmosphere became polluted by the decomposing products of the dead body. He also pointed out the important part that earthworms played in bringing up mould from a great depth, and that too containing germs of disease, which he sup- ported by examples, mentioning the experiments of Pasteur, in reference to splenic fever. Dr. Moss proved that outbreaks of typhoid fever, scarlet fever, cholera, &c., had been traced to their originin a great many instances to the turning over of old burial grounds, one of which was 150 years old. He then described the apparatus, an improved "Gorini Crema- tion Furnace," which is used at Woking, and observed that a body could be cremated within an hour without the slightest escape of any noxious fumes whatever. In his opinion, the only objection that could be raised against cremation was a medico-legal one, which was not a very great obstacle, and he drew attention to the fact that three per cent. of the deaths in England and Wales were uncertified, and in Scotland 10 per cent., a state of things which ought to be remedied. The Secretary (Mr Caldecott), took an opposite view, showing that earth to earth burial, conducted in proper soil side by side, in perishable material, would effect all that cremation would in resolution of the body into its component parts. Dr. Moss had still to get rid of animal bodies other than the human. Sentiment, custom and nature were against cremation and for burial. Mr J.J. B. Rowlands, Mr John Reid, Mr J. Phillies, and Dr. Lancashire supported Dr. Moss's contention, and Mr T. H. Coleman, Mr Hayward, and Mr Griffith were against it, The final voting was seventeen to four in favor of cremation as the best means of dis- posing of the dead. A vote of thanks to Dr. Moss was cordially given. ENTERTAINMENT.—The annual tea and entertain- ment of the Penybryn Congregational Church was held on Monday, when it proved the pleasant success which it always is expected to do. At five o'clock a large number of people sat down to tea, which was served in the schoolrooms. The catering was under- taken by Miss Barber and Mrs Reid, assisted by Miss Humphreys, Miss Parsonage, Mrs Gwillam, Miss Houghton, and Miss Stokes. The following ladies pre- sided at the tables:—Mrs Edwd. Jones, Mrs Williams, Mrs Stokes, Mrs F. Stevens, Mir* Stevens, Miss Edie Stevens, Mrs C. Evans, Mrs Wright, Mrs Edward Hughes, Miss Barber, Mrs C. Cross, Miss Dodd, and Mrs E. D. Jones. In the evening a concert, at which a capital programme (arranged by Mr W. Wright) was o, cap it al presented, took place. The Rev. M. 0. Evans, pastor of Chester-street Congregational Church, presided, but as he had to leave before the close of the enter- tainment, the Rev. Mr Champness, of Wem, took his place. The following was the programme :— Organ solo War March "Mr J. Owen Jones Song The Gates of the West .Miss H. Barber Duet. When the wind bloweth in from the sea "Miss Roberts and Mr D. L. Evans Song The Diver" Mr J. Lloyd Jones Pianoforte duet Qui Vive Misses N. and R. Barber Song When the heart is young "Miss Mitchell Recitation. Anniversary of the Battle of Culloden" Mr John Williams Part song. The Village Blacksmith "The Choir Zither selection "Rodena"Messrs Genders and Wienholdt Song The distant shore Mr J. E. Humphreys Pianoforte solo Fairy Queen "Misses Phillips and Jones Solo Arm, arm ye ]Brave Mr E. Joiies Song. Eternal Rest" .Miss Roberts Reading .Mr D. L. Evans Song Trusty as steel" .Mr F. Evans Piano solo .Mr J. Owen Jones Song. In Old Madrid "Miss Roberts Song. Angels ever bright and fair "Miss Mitchell The choir sang with much taste, under the control of Mr Dodd, and the solosin the piece given were sung by Miss H. Barber, Mr Humphreys, and Mr Fagan. Miss Mitchell and Miss Roberts were encored, and the zither selections were similarly rewarded. The whole entertainment was very pleasing and enjoyable. The duties of accompanying were discharged by Mr J. Owen Jones (Messrs Crane and Sons), in the absence of Miss N. Barber through indisposition, Mrs Lloyd Jones, and Miss H. Barber. The usual votes of thanks were passed at the close. ASSAULT-AT-ARMS.—On Monday evening, the third Assault-at-Arms, in connection with the Wrexham Branch of the Young- Men's Friendly Society, was given at the Public Hall by selected members of the Hawarden Gymnasium and men from the Depot, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Col. Liddell occupied the chair, and he was supported by the Rev. Canon Fletcher, president of the Wrexham Branch Mr Thomas Bury, chairman of the committee Mr G. Frater, treasurer Mr Bernard Lewis, and the Rev. W. Vaughan-Jones. There was a fair attendance. Col. Liddell regretted that Wrexham, the most important town in North Wales, did not take the same interest in gymnastics as for instance Carnarvon, where there was a capital gymnasium. He looked forward to the time when a gymnasium would be established in Wrexham. (Applause.)—The programme was then gone through. After exercises with the dumb-bells and on parallel bars by the Hawarden men, which were well done, Mr C. A. Arkel sang Sons of the Sword," in capital style, Miss Allen acting as accompanist. A squad of recruits from the Depot, under Corporal Griffiths, who also took part in several other exercises, then went through what were termed, "Free Gymnastics." The exercises were very creditably performed, and the young men were loudly applauded. Exercises with the Indian clubs by the arplanded. Exercises with the Indian clubs by the Hawarden men came next. Miss Drury then sang Beauty's Eyes." Miss Hicks accompanied on the pianoforte, and Dr. Lancashire on the violin. The tug of war, between six Wrexham men and six Hawarden men was a short affair. Hawarden gained an easy victory, winning the first two pulls. The exercises on the horizontal oar were much appreciated, and then Color-Sergt. Hickman put a squad of men from the Depot through physical drill to the strains of the 3rd R.W.F. Band, under Bandmaster Corrison. The programme concluded with some boxing and a bout at single-stick. The boxing was greatly enjoyed. The Rev. Canon Fleteher said he rose to propose a hearty vote of thanks to Col. Liddell for taking the chair that even- ing. He was glad to hear Col. Liddell make the remarks he did, with reference to a gymnasium. (Hear, hear.) He thought it would be an excellent thing, if they could manage to start a good gymnasium in Wrexham. (Hear, hear.) They wanted two "things in Wrexham—baths for the summer and a gymnasium for the winter. (Applause.) He cordially sympathised with what the Chairman had said, and if such an excellent scheme were brought forward he would do all he could to support it. (Applause.)—Mr Thos. Bury seconded. He was sure they were greatly indebted to CoL Liddell for his kindness in presiding. (Hear hear.) He did not see why an entertainment like the one they had enjoyed that night should not be attempted, at all events, by the young men of Wrexham. (Hear, hear.) Their thanks were due to the members of the Hawarden Gymnasium, and to the men from the Depot, who had given their services and had added so much to the pleasure and instruc- tion of those present that evening. (Eear, hear.) And they were also indebted to the ladies and gentle- men who had contributed musical items, (Hear, hear.) The vote was unanimously accorded, &nd Col. Liddell replied, and said it was a pleasure to him to be present. As for the men under him, they had only to be asked to come. They were only to glad to take part in such an entertainment. (Hear, hear.)—Mr R. W. Glascodine, secretary, and Mr T. E. Green worked hard for the success of the entertainment.—The pianoforte was lent by Messrs Crane and Son. SIR WALTER RALEIGH."—On Friday evening, at a meeting of the Mutual Improvement Class, in con- nection with the Chester-street Baptist Chapel, Mr Whitney read an interesting paper on "Sir Walter Raleigh." Mr Simon Jones presided. SPECIAL SERVICES. During the week, special services have been held at the Bry-nvff viinon Wesleyan Church, when sermons have been preached each evening by the Rev. J. M. Mangles. The services have been fairly well attended. HISHTOWN BAMD or HOPE.-At a meating of the Ba.nd of Hope, in connection with the Hightown Wesleyan Mission, on Tuesday evening, Mr Gomer Davies gave a lecture, illustrated by diagrams and experiments, upon the effect of alcohol upon the system. ST. JAMES'S HALL.—On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next we have pleasure in announcing the return visit of the well-known Anglo-Teutonic Comedian, Mr Phil Herman, with the charming musical comedy drama, Fritz." Pleasant recol- lections of "Fritz" are still cherished in Wrexham. Mr Jrhu Herman is well-known to be a comedian of sterling merit, and it goes without saying the hall is sure to be well patronised during the period engaged. WREXHAM MUSICAL SOCIETY.-Our readers will be pleased to learn that this Society is making such steady progress with the Messiah that the concert is fixed for the end of April. Mr C. Morton Bailey, F.C.O., the conductor, is proving himself fully worthy of the confidence of those who appointed him, and we have every reason to believe the coming concert will be a good one. Vocalists who have not yet joined should communicate with the secretary, Mr W. M. Roberts, Talbot-road, at once. MEETING or LICENSED VICTUALLERS.—A large and influential meeting of the Wrexham Licensed Victu- allers Protection Association was held at the Fleece Inn, Hope-street on Wednesday night, Mr R. Lewis, Green Man, in the chair. Mr C. Petty, district agent of the General Association of the trade. addressed the meeting. A meeting comprising all branches of the trade will shortly be held. Amongst those present were Messrs J. A. Robinson, Phcenix, C. Powis, Jos. Edisbury, J. Shone, J. Scott, C. Taylor, Ll. Lloyd (Town Hall), Lloyd (Bull Inn). A. Jones, M. Ledsham, and C. Petty. SALE OF PROPERTY.—On Friday, Stanley Villa, Hightown, was offered for sale by Mr Baugh, at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel. Amongst those present were Messrs W. H. Hughes (Plaskynaston), Charles Davies, Richard Wilson (Hafod), James Wnittingham, George Frater, Benjamin Owen, Syrell, George Hugh- Jones (The Priory), Geo. Woolley, R. W. Glascodine, Geo. Bevan, T. Ingham, Venn, Llewellyn Davies, Hedley (Island Green), Turner, &c. The bidding commenced at S-500, and after a spirired contest the property was knocked down to Mr Bevan at £ 1,000. Messrs Lewis and Son, were solicitors for the vendors. A FREAK.—On Monday night the residents in Holt- street and neighbourhood were much alarmed by hearing the rumbling noise of wheels and a whistle lustily blown in very good imitation of a fire engine on its way to a fire. When the residents opened their doors and windows to have a peep at the passing fire engine, some were amused, and others disgusted to see a donkey galloping with a spring cart heavily laden with men, who had been enjoying themselves in some inn till turning-out time, and who were on their way home. These men carried on this practical joke to the discomfort of others, and especially the poor donkey, who was urged on at a furious rate. BERSHAM. SCHOOL Bomw.-The last meeting of the old Board was held on Thursday in last week, when there were present:-Messrs Wilcoxon, chairman, Benjamin Harrison, vice-chairman, W. Rogers, and Isaac Roberts; Mr T. Bury, clerk.—The list of the attendances of members for the past three years was as follows :—Number of meetings, 42; Mr Wilcoxon, 38 Mr Harrison, 40; Mr Hugh Jones, 27; Mr Isaac Roberts, 30; Mr W. Pattison, 10; Mr Wm. Jones, 11; Mr J. F. Rogers, 33, and Mr W. Mathews, 11.—Mr James Williams, manager of the Wrexham Branch of the North and South Wales Bank, wrote resigning his appointment as treasurer, and on the motion of the Chairman, seconded, by Mr Roberts, Mr W. J. Powell, his successor was appointed.—On the motion of Mr Rogers, seconded by Mr Roberts, a vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman for the able manner in which he had discharged his duties during the past three years, and to the Clerk for his efficient services in a post which he has now held for twenty- one years.—The Chairman and the Clerk replied, and a similar vote was passed to Mr Benjamin Harrison, the vice-chairman. WREXHAM AND DISTRICT TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. —A special meeting of the local branch of the National Union of Teachers was held at the National Schools, Wrexham, on Saturday. Mr R. H. Jones, vice-president, was in the chair. Apologies were read by the Secretary from several of the members for non-attendance, owing to previous engagements, in- cluding Messrs J. Mason, Wrexham; G. J. Jones, Penygelli; J. H. Pritchard, Rossett; T. Dickenson, Ruabon J. R. Evans, Pontricket; R. Humphreys, Carrog, &c. The voting papers for the election of the Executive were collected, and Mr Haughton and Mr Shelby acted as scrutineers. The official returns were afterwards sealed and forwarded to London. A circular note from the General Secretary showed, among other interesting matter, that the union now numbered 17,975 members. Seven new candidates were proposed and elected as members. Letters were also received from others asking for information as to rules, &c. The Secretary was requested to write to the supervisor to arrange a date for him to address a public gathering of managers and teachers, and a sub-committee was appointed to arrange details. A representative from Messrs Blackie and Son arrived at the close of the meeting. Messrs Crockett and Wykes were elected the representatives to the Easter conference at Leeds. The members present included Miss Plant, Bersham Miss Hewitt, Maichwiel; Mr Haughton, Wrexham; Mr Dodd, Wrexham; Mr Wykes, Rhosddu Mr W. Davis, Bwlchgwyn; Mr R. Jones, Vron; Mr Lester, Holt; Mr T. M. O. Shelby, Wrexham Mr F. Poulter, Isycoed, secretary, d'c. DROPPING DEAD ON HIS WAY TO WORK.—-On Wednesday, Mr B. H. Thelwall, coroner, held an inquest at the Walnut Tree Hotel, Rhosddu, on the body of Thomas Morgan, aged sixty-three years, who, while going to his work, in company with some fellow- workmen, on Sunday night, became ill and expired.— Mr George Hayward was foreman of the jury.—The Coroner said the deceased had been employed as an d lived at the engine driver at the Hafod Colliery, and lived at the Walnut Cottages, Rhosddu. He had been ill for some weeks, but had kept at his work, and he was on his way to Hafod Colliery with some others on Sunday night, when he complained of being ill. He sat down by the side of the road, and died in a short time.—Hester Morgan, widow of the deceased, said on Sunday night her husband left home to go to his work at about ten minutes past seven. He had been ill for about six weeks with rheumatism and pains about the heart. He had been attended by a doctor. At about half-past ten the same evening he was brought home dead by the men who had been going to work with him. From what she was told the deceased com- plained of being ill on the road, and sat down by the side of Plas Golborne Bridge. One of the men ran to a neighbouring farmhouse for some warm tea, and when he came back the deceased was dead.—The Coroner said that was all the evidence. The men who were with deceased had not appeared. There was, however, no suspicion of foul play, and the men who were with him had brought the deceased home. There were no marks on the body.—The jury returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes." BROUGHTON SCHOOL BOARD.-The last meeting of the present Board was held on Friday, when there were present:—Mr F. A. Sturge, in the chair; Mr W. Ellis, Mr Peleg Jones, Mr J. A. Harrop, Mr E. E. Humphreys, and Mr J. R. Kendrick, clerk.—A cheque for JE115, the balance due to the contractors for the repairs to Pentre and Brynteg Schools, was signed.— Mr W. J. Powell, North and South Wales Bank, was appointed treasurer of the Board, in succession to Mr Thomas Williams.—A letter from Mr T. Morgan Owen, Her Majesty's Inspector of Schools, to the chairman of the Board, with reference to the scarcity of pupil teachers, was read. Mr Owen stated: Pupil teachers are paid badly they should have 910 a year to start with, and an increase of JE2 10s. each year. They should be properly selected, properly taught, and properly looked af ter.by managers. Of course, as you say, it is easier for teachers to work a school with assis- tants than with pupil teachers, as they have not to teach and look after the former. But, if this matter is allowed to go on much longer, there will be a dearth of assistants and pupil teachers also. Teachers in Infants' Schools should be better paid; assistants should have from JE50 toSMa year. There is another side to this question of pupil teachers, and it is this, the system of pupil teachers is an excellent one in the sense that it affords promising boys and girls to get on in life, educationally speaking; while, on the other hand, pupil teachers can teach the lower standards quite as well as assistants can. In my opinion, no one of your school departments should have more than one assistant in it; the rest of the staff should include ahead teachar and pupil teachers." THE LATE MR. GEORGE YOUNG.—It is with sincere regret that we record the death of a gentleman whose sterling worth and high character was known to comparatively few, owing to his extreme modesty and almost painful bashfulness. Mr George Young died on Sunday night at his residence, 14, Regent-street, at the age of 76, after an illness of six weeks, during which he suffered from bronchitis. Mr Young was a native of Roxburgh, and had a brother who for many years was the minister of a large Congregational Church in Annan. It is of some interest to note that this gentleman when a young man officiated at the marriage of the late Dr. idanney, and those who knew him had a high regard for his character. It was much the same with his brother, Mr George Young, whose death we now record. He was for 18 years a deacon of the Chester-street Congregational Church and for many years supplied the pulpits of the village churches. He spoke with a broad Scotch accent, and a throat affection caused his utterance to be somewhat impeded. His matter was always good and the form was perfect. He was undoubtedly a chaste and cultivated speaker and his ministrations were much appreciated. In character, he was trans- parently upright, and in his business he frequently refused to take a legitimate profit. Few people knew his great value, and now it remains for those who knew him not, to learn the extent of the real loss the town has sustained by the death of one bearing so unostentatiously 11 the white flower of a blameless life." He leaves a widow to mourn his loss.—The funeral which was very largely attended took place on Wednesday at the New Cemetery. The mourners were Mr David Young (nephew), Edinburgh; Mr Thos. Evans, N. and S. W. Bank, Chester; and Mr Kenrick, Widnes (brother-in-law) Messrs. Jones, Cinders Richard Jones, Chester; and George Pugh, Plasynwern,representing the Congregational Church at Erbistock; Jno. Rogers, Summerhill Wm. Jones, and Robert Dodd, representing Gwersyllt Church John Davies and William Andrews, representing the Moss Church Richard Pritehard, representing, the Johns- town Church, &c. Mrs John Rogers, Mr and Mrs Ebenezer Jones, Messrs John Francis, John Prichard, F. Allmand, E. Allmand, F. McRae, Wm. Alexander, Lindsay (Williams' Bank), J. Sutherland, J. B. Wakeford, R. Stobo, Ll. Davies, Worral Chesterton, J. Pirie, James Fraser, John Lloyd (undertaker), &c. At the grave the Rev. M. O. Evans officiated.-On Wednesday, at the week-night service at the Chester- street Church, references were made to the deceased fentleman by Mr John Francis and Mr James 9I arer. A memorial service will be held to-morrow night, at 6.30, in the Chester-street Church, when the Rev. M. O. Evans will preach.—Mrs Young desires to thank many friends for their expressions of sympathy. ALLIANCE ASSURANTE COMPANY.—We extract the following from the directors' report;-The Company have issued 851 new policies during the year 1891, covering the sum of X671,054, and producing iE25,188 in premiums. The total income derived from pre- miums. interest, &c., in the Life Department amounts to £ 286,895 4s Od; the expennea of management to iEl3,567 14s Id, being f,6 14s 4d per cent. of the pre- mium income, and the agency commission to iEll,511 15s 3d, being t5 13s^ lid per cent. of the premiums. Claims by death and bv maturity of endowment assurances amount to S154,614 19s lid, cash bonuses to .£426 53 lid, surrenders to S.8,927 19s lOd, and annuities to £1,023148 9d, leaving a surplus of R96,822 14s 3d, which has been added to the life assurance fund, which now stands at iE2,138,158 6s 6d. Under the leasehold and investment policies account twenty- six policies have been issued, assuring £ 109,260. The income derived from premiums and interest amounts to iE2,630 16s lid,, commission to JE151 5s 6d, and the balance, as shown in the accounts, to £2,499 lis 5d. The fire premium income for the year amounts to S400,399 12s 9d, losses by fire to S46-17s Id per cent. of we premiums, commission to Jbib lbs oa per cent., expenses of management, &c., including income tax on profits, to £17 9s lid per cent., leaving a surplus of zE19 16s 9d per cent., being £ 79,418 4s 2d. interest (less income tax) on the fire insurance fund £ 30,714 16s 4d, making a total of SIIO,133 Os 6d. Of this sum YX,601 4s 4d has been added to the fire insurance fund, and the balance, 2d, to the profit and loss account. The fire insurance fund now amounts to £ 703,946 8s 7d. The profit and loss account amounts to iElOO,000. The rofit .tii d loss account amounts to £ 100,000. The Xiirectors have resolved on declaring a dividend of IE100,000, or 8s per share on the paid-up capital of the Company, for the year 1892 —one moiety thereof will be payable on and after the 10th April next, and the other nioietylon and after the 9th October next. THE POMOI.OOICAL SOCrETY.-The seventh annual meeting of the North Wales and Border Counties Pomological Society, was held in the Guildhall on Thursday, when Mr Brereton presided, and there were present—Mr Davenport, Mr Stirton, Mr C. W. Parsonage, Mr T. Scott, and Mr Durward, Mr J. Jones, Gresford, hon. sec.—Mr H. Simms wrote re- gretting his absence.—The report fer the past year read, was of a highly satisfactory character. The statement of accounts showed that the year was started with a balance of iE12 17s Id in hand, and after paying all expences the Committee have a balance on the right side of 118 3s. The members present were pleased at the result, and the report was adopted. On the motion of Mr Parsonage, seconded by Mr Stirton, Mr Yorke was re-elected president, Mr 1. Chilton vice-president, and Mr H. Simms. treasurer. Messrs. Parsonage, Davenport, Bury, and E. Edwards were re-elected members of the committee.—The meeting then pro- ceeded to consider the question of secretary, Mr Jones having found it necessary to resign the post he has held with such success since the formation of the Society. The resignation was accepted, and the ques- tion of filling up the vacancy was referred to the com- mittee. A cordial vote of thanks to the secretary was proposed by the Chairman, who regretted that ill-health was the cause of his. retirement from a post he had held without remuneration. Mr Davenport seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Mr Jones replied, and said the Society had had a. fore- most place in his mind for about nine years. He gave an interesting account of the unpromising start the Society made, and thanked the committee for the assistance given him, and thought the movement had done a great deal of good. He felt that a younger man was wanted for the secretary, and he would be glad to give all the assistance he could. (Applause.) —Speaking of the work of the Society, a member said that he knew of hundreds of fruit trees which had been planted in the district, and which had been due to its influence. ST. GILES' SUNDAY SCHOOL.—The distribution of prizes to the children attending this school took place on Tuesday evening, in the Madeira-hill Schools, when there was a large attendance of scholars and parents. Canon Fletcher presided, and in a short speech at the opening regretted the absence through indisposition of Dr. Edward Williams, who for so long had been the superintendent of the school. The Vicar said that long before he came to Wrexham he had heard of the great interest Dr. Williams took in Sunday school work, and no doubt the reason they had so good a school was because Dr. Williams had been so long connected with it. (Cheers.) He thanked the teachers for their services, and for the excellent discipline observed in the school. He invited the teachers and scholars to prepare for the examination which was to be held in the catechism— a subject they were studying every Sunday, and for which Mr Overton had given £10 to be divided in prizes among the schools of the town. Having expressed his thanks to Mr Overton for the gift, the following programme was given, under the presidency of the Rev. Jenkyn Jones :— Hymn No. 172. I think when I read that sweet story of old." Pianoforte solo Esther Holland Recitation. "Rock me to sleep "Grace Prytherch Song "Rain-drops" .Haddie Pugh Recitation To-day and To-morrow "Daisy Edwards Song All in a garden fair Mrs J. Mason Pianoforte solo. Vital spark of heavenly flame .J.. Mason Herbert Harvey Song. Little Johnnie Jones and his sister Sue .Bertie Walker and Grosvenor Mason Recitation Pins in her toes .Pollie Jones Song. The Diver "Mr Geo. Hugh-Jones Pianofcrte solo .Miss Beale Song Mrs Llewelyn Hugh-Jones RecitatIOn. Charlie's Mistake .Emma Butcher Song. The three little piggies "Mr Arkell Itecitation Kathie McBride" .Jennie Mason Song A Fairy Song "Miss C. A. Mason's Class Song Mr J. Howland Recitation The Dying Child "Kathleen Davies Pianoforte solo. Gavotte" .Grosvenor Mason Song. Lead, kindly light" .Mrs J. Mason Song "Laud of my fathers "MrGeo. Hugh- Jones Hymn No. 184. God will take care of you All the items were well given, and, although all deserved praise, we shall not be misunderstood if we specially name Polly Jones, a tiny girl, who recited charmingly, and received what is so very rare—an encore. She has evidently quite a large stock of recitations, for she gave a fresh one in reply to the applause which greeted her first effort. The prizes were given away at the close of a very pleasant meeting.

I WREXHAM RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. I THURSDAY, MARCH 3RD. I Present: Mr S. T. Baugh (in the chair), the Rev- P. W. Sparling, Messrs J. Daniel, George Heyward, E. Woolrich, Richard Hughes, J. W. Evans, H. J. Royds, J. Tudor Rogers, and John Rogers; Mr J. Oswell Bury, clerk; Dr. William Jones, medical officer; Mr A. C. Baugh, engineer; Mr R. Phennah, and Mr Edward Davies. I MEDICAL REPORTS. I Dr. EDWARD DAVIEs reported the number of births registered in his district during February was 65, giving a birth-rate of 23'4 per 1,000 per annum. The number of deaths was 54, giving a death-rate of 19-4 per 1,000 per annum. Seven new cases of scarlet fever had occurred, and six out of the number were removed to the sanitary hospital. Three new cases of diphtheria had been reported, one of which died, and one at Coedpoeth, which had recovered. One case of typhoid fever had been reported, as well as a case of continued fever and a case of erysipelas at Gresford. All these cases were convalescent. In his hospital report, Dr. Davies reported the number of cases in the hospital on February 1st, 9; admitted during the month, 6 (all scarlet fever); total, 15. Dis- charged cured, 4 remaining in hospital, 11. Dr. WILLIAM JONES, medical officer for the Ruabon division, reported that during February he had visited every part of his district with his sanitary inspector, and had condemned two huts or houses at Newtown, in Ruabon Mountain, as unfit for human habitation. During the month 54 births were registered, viz., 24 females and 30 males, compared with 68 in the corre- sponding month of last year, making a birth-rate for the month of 29 44 per 1,000 per annum. The number of deaths registered was 51, compared with 23 in the corresponding month of last year, making a death- rate for the month of 22'36 per 1,000 per annum. I MEASLES. The CLERK read a letter received from the Local Government Board which called attentionlto the fact that 44 deaths had recently taken place in Ruabon district from measles, and requested to be furnished with a report upon the outbreak. Mr Bury said he had sent the letter to Dr. William Jones, and a, copy of his report was read, in which he attributed the large death-rate to the want of care of the convalescent patients. The CHAIRMAN said no doubt if some of the early cases had been brought to the Sanitary Hospital the outbreak would have been stamped out. Dr. JONES said the Inspector and himself had tried to get the people to come but had been unable. Mr PHENNAH, in reply to the Clerk, said all the children from the Workhouse, who had had measles and had been in the Hospital, had recovered. Mr DANIEL thought the people in Ruabon peculiar. Mr TUDOR ROGERS They are peculiar; they are Irish. (Laughter.) Dr. JONES said one gentleman was trying to get a case to the Hospital when a woman broke the glass in his carriage and threatened to beat him with a frying pan. (Laughter.) A REGRETABLE ATTITUDE. A report by Mr DAVIES was read upon the alleged pollution of the stream running through Erddig Park. A letter was also read from Mr William C. Hughes, agent to Mr Yorke, complaining of the want of courtesy shown by the Board in sending notices to him to abate nuisances, while no notice was taken of the repeated cOIDplaintsmade by him respecting the Rhostyllen sewage and the Bersham brook. He withdrew all facilities he had previously offered, and threatened an injunction. The CLERK said he had written to Mr Hughes dis- claiming any discourtesy. (Hea.r, hear.) All the members regretted the attitude taken up by Mr Hughes, and it was resolved to write to him asking where the proposed tanks could be placed. HOVELS. Reference was made to the-liouses alluded to in Dr. Jones' report. The inhabitants were both over eighty years of age, and their children had promised to take them from the hovels which they were anxious to leave. The huts were built with dry walls, and the roof was of turf, and was very defective. OVERCROWDING. Mr PHFN-, All, in his report, reported a case of over- crowding at Moss Hill, where a. father, mother, two children, a girl of sixteen, and a. lodger of thiity, occupied the same bedroom. Notices were ordered to be served. THE ACREFAIR DRAINAGE. Mr A. C. BAUGH (who has just recovered from a severe illness) presented a plan for the drainage of Acrefair, which he proposes doing by joining the I Cein system at the manhole near the Queen's Inn.— i The consideration was adjourned. I THE RUABON QUESTION'. Mr BAUGH reported that he bad written to Mr Wm. C. Hughes respecting a.n outfall on the Pentreclawdd farm, belonging to Mr Yorke, but Mr Hughes had replied that the matter would be considered after the Rhostyllen matter had been attended to. The ques- tion was therefore further adjourned. —————

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HOPE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. I A meeting of ratepayers was held in the National School, Bridgend, on Monday evening to see whether arrangements could not be made to avoid a School Board contest. Among the nominated candidates present were Rev. T. E. Jones, rector; W. Fryer, W. G. Barcroft, T. G. Lewis, E. W. timaJlwoôd, Joe. Griffiths, H. H. Hughes, Jno. Bellis, W. Daviee, Celyn. The lie v. Jno. Smallwood, of Oymmau HaD, was voted to the chair. Amongst. those present werp Messrs. J. Evans, J. Armer, J. Roberts, Fred. Jones, R. J. Parry, Wilson, W. J. Swetenham, T. Davies, Fislier, J. Bellis, Wilbraham, W. Piercy, J. Cawlej, Rees, Stretch, Manley, W. W. Gibbons, K. O. Prober;, S. Edwards, Jno. Thomas, R. Griffiths, Cunningham, Thos. Vaughan, Jno. Cromar, JouiLthan Davies, John Jones, J. B. Bowman, etc. The CHAIRMAN said there were 13 candidates nomi- nated for the Hope School Board. He read out the names, those present answering thereto, the absentees being Messrs. W. Cocroft, Maurice Jones, the Rev. W. 'laliesin Davies, and Mr P. Wilcock. The Chair- man read a letter from the Rev. W. T. Davies, of Llanfynydd, in which that gentleman, owing to an unavoidable engagement, cou.d not possibly attend the meeting. He was very anxious that a contest should be avoided. He had seen tne rector of Hope, to whom he had explained his '-iews, a nd that gentle- man would communicate them to the Vestry. A iettex was also read from Mr Peter Wilcock, of Penylfordd, who had to take the chair at another meeting, but he was willing to abide by the decision of those present, if a member was selected from Penylfordd, that mem- ber to be himself or Mr J. Beilis, as oid inhabitants, if not, it must go to a contest. Mr J. BELLIS I think it will be a great pity to spend money on a contest, if we can seaie it here. Surely something could be done—(hear,hear)—to save this needless expense. We would only till one man's pocket by this election. (Laugnter.) Mr CAWLEY proposed that the meeting select their candidates from the nomination list, and if those absent would not abide by their decision tney must have an election. The Rev. J. SMALLWOOD said the Church party HAD usually had two members on the Board and the Non- conformists three, and this for many years. The question now was whether their Church friends were willing to continue this arrangement. Mr BELLIS said the Church party having only two members one of them usually occupied the chair. He instanced the Rev. Jno. Rowlands, Mr li. V. Kyrke, and Col. C. T. Roper. The Rev. T. E. JOXES said it was his earnest wish to avoid a contest, and wished to arrive at a satis- factory decision by means of a compromise. It had not been his intention to be nominated, and he had no desire to b" a member of the Board, and was quite ready to withdraw on one condition. He thought it would be a very fair proposal to arrange that three Churchmen should go on the Hoard this term, and three Nonconformists the next, and so on alternately. He thought no one could have any oujection to this. For his part, if three Churchmen were elected this time, he would throw in his lot. witn the Noncon- formists next time, if a satisfactory basis was noi arrived at. They could go on from time to time in this manner. He invited criticism on this proposal. Mr BELLIS wanted to know, if three Churchmen were allowed on the Board this time, would they be willing to accept a Nonconformist cliaiiman? The RECTOR Yes. This was a small Board of five members, and the chairman often had the casting vote. The CHAIRMAN thought that this was not the point they had come there for that night. Rev. J. MORGAN JONES: This idea is altogether wrong. I will not bind my children and generations yet unborn to this proposal. We have no right to do it. Mr J. WILBRAIIAM What difference does it make whether we are for church or chapel ? Religion nothing to do with the matter. The candidates should give their opinions as to what they meant to do if they got on the Board. I propose no minister be elected. (Loud cheers.) Mr E. O. PROBERT The rector's proposition, I think, is a very fair one, and it is the churon's turn to have three members on this time. Mr W. FRYER urged the meeting to try and sink party spirit. (Hear, hear.) He tnought they weie carrying this church and chapel business too far. Let them remember they were all aiming for the same end. Mr CAWLEY wished to get on with business. He agreed with Mr Fryer, and did not care for either side, but would work with both if they would work 1£1 the interest of the ratepayers. (Cheers.) Mr J. B. BOWMAN suggested the propriety of a geographical distribution of the candidates. The Rev. T. E. JONES proposed that the Noncon formists should select two candidates, the Church party two, and for the fifth man he would name Mz W. Davies, The Celyn, who theologically was it Churchman, but politically a Radical. (Hear, hear.) Mr DAVIES said he had a great objection to be on the Board. If the old Board had been nominated, he should certainly have proposed them coliective4y. He was decidedly of opinion that some at least J those who became members should have some know- ledge of the subject. He thought some coinpromis-j should be made, and felt sure some way out of the difficulty was possible. At present the meeting seemed locked. As to the old Board, her Majesty's inspector had said a better Board could not l-e found. The Rev. J. M. JONES thought the rector's proposf.i a very good one. He would second it; it would perhaps save expense. (Hear, hear.) The only ILX-J the election would benefit would be Mr Cawley » great friend. (Great laughter.) Mr CnoMAR How about the absentees ? Rev. T. E. JOSES was glad his proposal had me with their approval. The CHAIRMAN having put the proposition, it WAS carried unanimously. The Rev. J. M. JOXES proposed that the Rector :u1.] five of his party retire to one room, whilst six Non conformists did so in another, and select the two candidates from each side. Mr CAWLEY suggested that the Rector propose one there, and let them see if they liked him. Mr R. J. PARRY, however, suggested that all of each party should retire and consider the question (Hear, hear.)—This was agreed to. After considerable delay, the Nonconformists declared their candidates to be Mr E. W. Smallwood of Cymmau, and Mr P. Wilcock, of Penyffordd. The Church party nominated Messrs W. G. Barcroft of Bryntirion, and W. Fryer, of Blackbrook, Mr Davie-' The Celyn, being accepted by both sections. On the decision being known, Mr Barcroft protestci. and would rather the matter went to the poll. The CHAIRMAN asked if anyone was authorised I > speak on behalf of Mr Cocroft, but there was o response. The CHAIRMAN slso said, if it did come to a poll r, Maurice Jones, The Ffrith, would head the poll. Mr REES proposed that a deputation wait on tll.) absentees. This was agreed to, the candidates to meet the nc- day to sign their withdrawal or otherwise. A vote of thanks to the Chairman finished i memorable Hope parish meeting. A special meeting of representatives of the differ, n; Nonconformist bodies was heid at the Presbylei a Chapel before the ratepayers' meeting held in j National School, Rev. John Smallwood presidio- Messrs Wm. Davies, The Celyn, W. Daves, '1 i e Cymmau, H. H. Hughes, Ty Cerrig, Joseph GrliL; and Rev. Morgan Jones, addressing the meeting In accordance with the resolution passed on 11 day evening, some of the candidates attended, anion there being Messrs E. W. Smallwood, T. G. Lev Joseph Griffiths, and Rev. W. Taliesin Davies W. Jones Swetenham, The Stocks, was chairman. Mr W M. DAVIES the Cymmau, said ho had b, >i deputed by Mr Maurice Jones to say that nominators and supporters were not willing tha I should withdraw. The Rev. W. T. DAnEs asked if, in that case candidate was willing to withdraw favor. Mr E. W. SMALLWOOD asked if he gave his woru « withdraw, would this avoid a contest. Mr GftiiTTiis thought Mr Smallwood ouolIt no t"' withdraw without the consent of his party. 0 Mr W. W. GIBBONS was in favor of an election, let them all run their own candidates, and sce viu would win. Nothing, however, could be decided, and there, a contest is unavoidable. We understand that Cocroft, to avoid a contest would withdraw his n- 'Vi- ination in favor of Mr Wilcock, his only object in lowmg his name to be used, being that le decidedly of opinion that a member of the Bo- -d should certainly come from Penyffordd district. After this meeting the Nonconformists present journed to the Presbyterian Chapel, where the i Jno. Smallwood presided, the candidates pre- being Messrs. E. W. Smallwood, Ii. H. Hughes, J •" Griffiths and \V. Davies. Mr E. Smallwood toiu jlo meeting that he had withdrawn his resignation favor of Mr Maurice Jones, Ffrith. Mr Davies, j he Celyn, also promised to withdraw, and Mr H 'I Hughes resigned in favor of Mr Jos. Griffiths re- marking that this gentleman's absence from Board would be a distinct loss to the parish Mr Wilcock was unanimously accepted as the represc tive from the Penyfford end. As matters stand Nonconformist candidates are Messrs Wile-" Maurice Jones and Jos. Griffiths.

I BUCKLEY. LuxERAL SERMON. On Sunday evening, at ti Congregtional Church, a funeral sermon ? men o.y of the laate Mr Charles Taylor and h.? sister, Ml: Taylor, was preached by the Rev. J. D. Toh?orn ? Bolton, a former pastor of the church.? one WhO knew both of the deceased well. The sermon w. most impressive throughout, and was attelit;veli listened to by a large and sympathetic congregation. th DEPAIZTUITE 01, A %XTfE1{-—We regret to announce the departure from Buckley of the Rev. Dav.diX,v\ Baptist minister. Some time ago he received a c: il from the old-established Baptist Church, Tarpcri. v. Cheshire, and this call he accepted. Since his ail', en t to Buckley the rev. gentleman luM m?do hir..ri £ lf extremely useful in all movements for the we)f.u < 1 the neighbourhood, and we don't think it wou'd ho too much to sa.y that as a pastor lie has worked v I and successfully, and we feel sure his loss will be vft" by many of his congregation. We %visli Iiim ev,- success in his new sphere of labor.

CORN AVERAGES. The following is an official statement showing the (i tities sold and the average price of British c,rii I- measure, as received from the inspectors uid olU el Exdsc, conformably to the Act of the 45th aad HbJi cap. 37, in the week ended Feb. 27, 1892;- Quantities sold. A.vera"o Trie Qr, Bus. s. d. Wheat 63,235 0 32 » Barley 82,875 4 27 IT Oats 15,462 0 20 1 r\ v^omparauve statement-for the corresponding weel, each year from 1888 to 1831 ,\t:e Aveni7u- Parley. ?<-?se. Oats. Aver. Qrs. Bus. s. d. Qrs. Hus s d Ora Pn. 888 .49,907 7 30 2 30,139 1 29 9 7 277 4 i 889. 54,504 6 29 7 61,902 7 26 1 7'? ? v 890 75,967 4 29 10 55080 1 30 11 14 926 ? 1 891 73,115 6 32 4 70:627 3 27 5 lljn ? L 1