Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

I WREXHAM. r SERVICE OF SONG. On Sunday evening, the service of song entitled Y Bachgen Iesu," was effectively rendered at St. David's Churoh. CHANGES.—We regret to hear that owing to the death of his brother, Mr T. Headlam, manager to Mr Butt, 42, High-street, will be obliged to leave Wrexham for Stockton-on-Tees in order to take over his late brother's business. Mr Headlam leaves a large number of friends behind him, who will regret his departure very much. Mr Butt has appointed in his place Mr George B. Leonard, who, we believe, will prove a very able successor to Mr Headlam. STANSTY SCHOOL BOARD.-At a meeting of this Board which was held at the Clerk's offices on Tuesday, there were present: Mr W. Ellis, chair- man Mr Charles Hughes, vice-chairman Mr E. E. Humphreys, and Mr Edward Jones. Mr R. J. Kendrick, clerk.—The Clerk reported that Miss Thomas, the new infant mistress, com- menced her duties on December 31st. The Board appointed Mr William Burgess, junior, 3, Regent-street, Wrexham, assistant certificated master. Messrs Ellis and Humphreys were appointed visitors. SociAL EVENINr,The annual meeting of the Brynyffynnon Wesleyan Adult Bible Class was held on Friday Jan. 4th. After the transaction of business, over thirty members, at the invitation of the president of the class (Mr William Ellis), enjoyed an excellent coffee supper, served under the superintendence of the Misses Ellis and Miss Smith. The remainder of the evening was pleasantly spent by listening to musical items from Messrs. Ralph Mellor, E. Rogers, and Lewis, and most amusing and interesting addresses from the Revs. W. Mellor and H. K. Kelvey. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr Ellis for his hospitality was proposed by Mr J. Odgera, seconded by Mr D. Dodd, and passed. MUSICAJ,.—At the examination recently held in Wrexham by the Incorporated Society of Musicians, the following six pupils of Mr W. S. Stephenson, 3, Erddig-terrace, were successful in violin playing, five securing honours. In the preliminary grade, Miss A. E. M. Leadbetter (daughter of Major Leadbetter, Chief Constable), secured full marks, which is a most creditable and difficult thing to do. In this division, Miss Lilian Bell, of Newtown, Montgomeryshire, and Miss M. Taylor of the same place, also gained honours. Mr E. Heywood, Wrexham, passed in the elementary grade. Miss Sissie Hughes, Wrex- ham, and Miss Taylor, Newtown, Montgomery- shire, gained honours in the intermediate grade. The examiners were Dr. Harding, F.R.C.O., and Mr G. F. Vincent. BKOUOHTON SCHOOL BOARD.—At a meeting of this Board, held at the clerk's offices on Friday, Jan. 14th. Present Mr F. A. Sturge (in the chair), Mr John Davies, Mr William Andrew, Mr Joseph Edwards, Mr J. S. Roberts, and Mr J. A. Harrop Mr It. J. Kendrick, clerk, the report of Mr T. Morgan Owen, H.M. inspector, upon the annual examination of Brynteg Schools, was read. The boys' grant is JE106 8s Sel; girls', glig 19s 6d; infants', 9140 5s; final payment of fee grant, £62 7s 6d; total sum payable, 9428 Os 6d. The report recommended the division of the boys' playground from that of the girls and infants, and this proposal, with others made by the inspector, was referred to the Repairs Committee. —The Clerk reported that the forms and plans in connection with the new Pentre Infant School had been sent to the Education Department for sanction.—Messrs F. A. Sturge and J. A. Harrop were appointed visitors for the month. AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF RAILWAY SERVANTS.— WiiF.xiiAjr BRAN-cii.-The ordinary meeting was held on January 6th, with a good attendance. On the call for new members, two were proposed and accepted, both Wrexham, Mold, and Connah's Quay men. Three were transferred from B to A scale. A letter was received from the editor of the Ruihcuy Review, stating that the circulation of that paper hud increased 10,000 weekly since the introduction of the insurance coupon. Several gave in their names as subscribers. A discussion then took place upon the recent fatal accident at Puleston Mill siding. Some strong comments were made upon the case, and the following resolution was passed, viz., "That the members of this branch censures most strongly the action of the foreman of the jury at the inquest held on our late brother. 'f), 'homas (Chester), in stating that the Pulest Mill siding will hold thirty wagons, wlier s it will not hold half that number; and further, this train should be worked as formerly with two guards, and not as at present with one, and that the loss of life is thus the result of cheap working." It was decided to have an open meeting in the club-room for special business. A vote of thanks to the officers closed the meeting. RRKI: IIII;KAI:Y COMMITTEE.—At the monthly meetiug of this committee, on Tuesday, there were present :—Mr John Francis, chair- man Mr William Pierce, vice-chairman Miss P. Jones, Miss Kennedy, Mr B. Owen, Mr A. N. Palmer, Mr F. McRae, Councillor J. Hopley Pierce, Councillor J. A. Chadwick, Mr E. M. Jones, Mr George Frater, Alderman Simon Jones; the Secretary, Mr Ash ton Bradley and the librarian, Mr R. Gough.—The librarian reported that from December llth to January 7th, 2,623 volumes had been issued to 2,409 readers from the circulating department for home use and nineteen volumes to fourteen readers, for use in the readin g room. From the reference depart- ment eighty-seven volumes had been given out to eighty-two readers. One volume had been issued from the local library. He had received from the Hon. George T. Kenyon, M.P., a copy |. 0n- e01' Manuscripts of Lord Kenyon," issued by the Historial Manuscripts Com- mission, and two volumes of "Nature" from Sir R. E. Egertou. Hearty votes of thanks were passed to Mr Kenyon and Sir Robert for their cifts to the T-jibrary,-The Secretary reported that tlle sale of paperti had taken place, and owing to the illness of Mr James Phennah, Mr Aston had kmdly conducted the sale. The amount received as the result of the sale Was £ 1 18s 6d less than last vear.-A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Aston for his services.—Miss Jones said she did not agree with the list of magazines proposed to be taken during the year. She had prepared a. list, and thought it was much preferable to the list selected by the committee.—The Chairman said nothing could now be done until the annual meeting next December. The list had been decided upon at the annual meeting in December last.-The application from the Town Clerk (Mr Thomas Bury) for permission to use part of a room used by the Librarian as a store room was granted. THE LADIES' CHOIR.—The intended visit of the Ladies' Choir to Wrexham has been unavoidably postponed. PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE BOROUGH.-As will be seen from the advertisement, the Local Govern- ment Board inquiry into the proposed extension of the Berough of Wrexham, is fixed for ten o'clock in the Guildhall, on Wednesday, January 30th. Among the names of those who have passed the recent Incorporated Society of Musician's exam- ination, held in Wrexham, is that of Miss Effie Paddon, who appears in the honours list of the preliminary division. This young lady who is a pupil of Miss Evans' School also passed the primary examination in June last. FOOTHAXL.-— We understand that Harry Trainer, the centre of the Wrexham club, has been laid up since Saturday, owing to an injury to his arm, caused by a fall on the hard ground last Saturday, when playing against LIandudno Swifts. He will consequently not play against Oswestry in the Welsh Cup tie on Saturday. HOSPITAL SUNDAY.—On Sunday collections were made in the Parish Church, St. Mark's Church, and other places of worship in the town. At the Parish Church on Sunday night, Dr. Bunnett, late organist of Norwich Cathedral, and the dis- tinguished composer of church music, presided at the "rgan, and gave a recital with the following programme :-Offertoire in G (Baste), andante in E flat (Mozart), adagio in C (Mendelssohn) Cujus Animam (Rossini), Ave Maria" (Buunett), and the overture to Sampson." SKATING.—For the first time this season there has been severe signs of winter this week. The weather during last week was very changeable. Snow with hail began to fall heavily on Monday. Frost then set in, and thaw alternated until all hope of skating had fled. But during the latter end of the week, to the delight of many, it began to freeze. On Friday week it was found that the ponds in the district were frozen and holding. Skating was freely indulged in on Saturday, but the ice was very rough. One or two people met with slight accidents. The frost has continued, and skating has been begun at Actom FREE CO-,CEItT.-The usual Saturday night free concert, held at the Congregational Hall, Chester- street, on Saturday, was very weli attended, and the following programme was most efficiently rendered :—Song, Mary Lee," Mr John Jones, Ponkey song, Masks and Faces," Miss Lindsay, Colwyn Bay song, The Cavalier's Song," Mr Henry Jones, Ponkey duet, Hark the goat bells ringing," Mrs Lloyd, King-street, and Miss Lindsay; duet, Call to Arms," Mr John Jones and Mr Henry Jones song, Tyro- lienne," Miss Lindsay song, 0 na Byddai yn hafo hyd," Mr John Jones song, Y Cymro Dewr," Mr Henry Jones; dialogue, All's for the best," in which the following ladies and gentle- men took part-Messrs. G. Fisher, F. Fisher, W. Jones, W. Crewe, T. Roberts, H. Williams, Misses. Fisher, E. Davies, a.nd E. A. Jones. ST. DAVID'S CHURCH.—On Monday evening, the Welsh fortnightly entertainments were re- commenced at the Saving's Bank, and the pro- gramme consisted of the following items :—Short address by the chairman (Rev. W. A. Ellis) pianoforte solo, Miss Gwladys Morris; sacred solo and chorus, Miss Carrie Davies glee, members of the Band of Hope recitation, Miss Ellis exhibition of magic lantern views under the management of Mr Ebrey, the reading being done by the curate-in-charge, the subject being the Sabbath bells are ringing." Then followed an excellent address by Mr Ebrey, specially devoted to the members of the Band of Hope, who were present in large numbers. Considering the severity of the weather, there was a good attendance. The usual vote of thanks and the pronouncement of the blessing, brought this interesting entertain- ment to a close. Miss Julia Davies and Mr G. Jones had been appointed to organise this and future entertainments. WELSH BAPTISTS.—Special services have been held this week in the Welsh Baptist Chapel, Rhosddu. On Sunday and Monday there were preaching services, when the preachers were the Rev. Prof. Gethin Davies, D.D., of Bangor Rev. R. M. Humphreys, of Llanelly (a former pastor of the church), and the Rev. J. Davies, of Birken- head, formerly of Brymbo. On Monday evening. a meeting was held to celebrate the removal of the debt from the chapel. Alderman Simon Jones presided, and the speakers were Mr Benjamin Owen, J.P. Prof. Gethen Davies, Rev. J. Davies, Rev. E. K. Jones, Rev. R. M. Humphreys, Mr J. P. Evans, Mr J. Roberts, Mr Thomas Richards, and Mr Joseph Williams. The chapel was built in 1881, at a cost of R725, and was opened on January 1st, 1882. Every year, except 1893, when the strike prevented the raising of extra funds, a substantial sum was raised, and last year, by means of the bazaar C276 was secured. This wiped off the debt, and there is a balance of JE48 in hand. The trustees were present, and Mr Wm. Davies (Prudential Company), intimated that in token of their good work they had been made honorary trustees. The tone of the meet- was of the most progressive character. FESTIVITIES AT THE BARRACKS.—On Friday the children's annual Christmas treat took place at the Barracks, The whole of the children, with their mothers, sat down to an excellent tea pro- vided by Messrs. C. K. Benson and Co. at 4.30 p.m. During the tea the band of the 3rd R.W.F., under Bandmaster Corrison, discoursed a suitable programme of music. After all had enjoyed themselves to their heart's content with the good things provided on the tea tables, they adjourned to another room, where a splendid Christmas tree was arranged. The ornaments and toys on the tree looked beautiful. The youngsters in- dulged in various romps and games, under the superintendence of Sergeant-Majors Vernon and McGregor. After tiring themselves a little, the business of distributing the toys took place. This ceremony was performed by MFa Archdale, who gave each child a present suitable to their age, with a few kind words to each. The officers with their guests were present, including Major Arch- dale, Captain Everett, Lieutenant Willes, Mr Philip Yorke, of Erddig, who kindly provided the tree and evergreens for the occasion Mr Griffith- Boscawen, and Miss Griffitli-Boscawen. The children were highly delighted with the whole proceedings, and gave hearty cheers for Colonel Wilson, Major and Mrs Archdale, and the officers, also for their playmates of the 1st Battalion in India and the 2nd Battalion in Manchester. When going home each child received buns and oranges, and ornaments off the tree. which were very plentiful and good, REMEMr.EI-.ING THE Poor.Recentlv, as we announced in our last issue, the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs Charless Murless), with a kindly thou cilitf ulness, entertained all the children in the Workhouse schools at their house. There were about forty-four guests who had tea, and enjoyed Mr Edisbury's magic lantern they afterwards received a toy specially directed to each recipient from Miss Murless and T"> i-: TIT 1 3 -1 ¿UU.Lt:L jjci ne iuuucaa, unu reourncu to school in the best of spirits and conveyances which the kind host and hostess provided. Having thus given pleasure to the young ones, Mr and Mrs Murless decided to entertain the older inmates, and on Friday, January 4th, a very sub- stantial cold meat tea and pickles was provided for all who were allowed to partake of it. We are not quite sure whether a cold meat tea and pickles is a remedy recognised by the medical profession, but we are told that the Mayor's prescription had a very beneficial effect upon some of the guests, to whom it brought appetite and a degree of vigour which astonished those who are more orthodox in materia medica. After tea, the Mayoress distributed a quarter pound of tea and a package of sugar to the women and two ounces of tobacco to the men, and, with the Mayor, visited the whole of the sick inmates. An entertainment was subsequently given, when Mr Arthur Lewis and Mr W. A. Bury gave some amusing nigger sketches, Aldermen R. W. Evans gave a performance on the handbells, and Messrs. Harold Jones. Douglas Jones, Charlie Jones, and Jerrems gave Mr Joffin's Latchkey," which was much enjoyed. After singing the National Anthem, the festivities, which must have formed a delightful break in the monotony of workhouse life, came to an end. HANDEL'S "MEssIAH.AtEvensong on Sunday evening at St. Mark's Church, a very successful performance of the Christmas portion of the Messiah was given in place of a sermon. The service was intoned by the Rev. C. H. Thompson. Arise, shine, for thy light is come," (Elvey) was the anthem, and Mr Bailey's setting of the Mag- nificat and Nunc Dimittis was used. The choir of St. Mark's Church was augmented for the occasion, the total number of voices being about sixty. Mr Walter Williams, A.R.C.O., played the overture, and other portions of the Messiah in musicianly style, Mozart's addi- tional orchestral colouring being brought out prominently with excellent effect. Mr Bailey presided at the organ for the other parts of the service. The choir, conducted by Mr C. Morton Bailey, Mus. Bac., F.R.C.O., organist of the church, sang with great precision, especially in the fine music to the words Wonderful, &c. in For unto us." The florid music of And He shall purify," was intelligently rendered, and alto- gether the chorus did themselves credit. The short recitatives were sung in turn by Masters M. and S, Moore. Price, Mason, Fisher, andC. Jones I. Comfort ye," and 11 Every valley," were well sung by Mr Williams. Mrs Algernon Johnson was very successful in 0 Thou that tellest." Mr J. H. Aldred, of Wigan, was heard to great advantage in his really fine singing of the bass solos, his rendering of But who may abide," being a really splendid dramatic effort. This, we believe, is the first attempt at oratorio in St. Mark's Church, and we hope it is only the be- ginning of a series to be heard there. Mr Bailey is to be congratulated on the result. P»-oenssional and recessional hymns were suug, aca Best's Fantasia. in C was played by Mr Baiiey at the conclusion of the service. The cOD^reg.ition was a very large one, and there was a goua collection in aid of the Infirmary. DANCE.—On Saturday night the Borough Band gave a dance in the Public Hall which was well attended. HILL-STBEBT CHAPEL.—On Sunday the Rev. R. T. Williams, B.A., the new pastor of this church, commenced his public services, and preached two admirably thoughtful sermons to large congrega- tions. A remarkable feature of the Hill-street congregation is the very large number of young men and women to be seen there. Mr Williams is a preacher who is likely to attract. DEATH OF AN OLD TOWNSWOMAN.—We are in- formed of the death of Mrs Jane Jones, which took place on Saturday, at Gwersyllt, at the advanced age of 96. Mrs Jones was the widow of Robert Jones, sawyer, Beast Market, and was well-known in town. She leaves 56 grand- children and 34 great grand-children. The funeral took place at Gwersyllt, on Wednesday. I.O.G.T., BROMFIELD LODGE.—A very successful soiree was held in connection with this lodge on Tuesday, when, including the district executive, nearly 100 sat down to tea, which was provided by Bro. Stanford, G.C.T., at the Central Coffee Palace, Hope-street. During the evening several games, &c., were enjoyed, and a few remarks from the D.C.T., Bro. B. Williams, brought the meet- ing to a close. ST. JAMES' HALL, WREXHAM.—Mr Falcon's great Pantomime Company opens at S. James' Hall on Monday night in Bo-Peep." The company comes direct from the St. James' Theatre, Man- chester, where it has been highly successful. Three nights and an afternoon performance is the length of the stay of the pantomime at Wrexham, and large houses are anticipated. SERVICES.—On Friday week the Rev. D. W. Elias, pastor of the Bersham-road Presbyterian Church, conducted a short service appropriate to the New Year. The service was illustrated with lime- light views, and was frequently interspersed with well-known hymns. There was a large attend- ance. On Sunday the rev. gentleman preached two sermons. In the morn-ipg his subject was, The pleasure of well-doing," and in the evening, In the day of thy youth." 4t both services the congregations were large. WREXHAM INFIRMARY.—HOSPITAL SUNDAY.—The Secretary gratefully acknowledges the receipt of the following Hospital Sunday collections :— Gwersyllt Church, per Rev. J. Dobell, 22 2s Overton Church, per Rev. J. H. Unwin, P.4 7s 8d; St. John's Church, Hightowa, per Rev. Canon Fletcher, JE1 8s 6d Independent Chapel, Ponkey, per Mr D. Griffiths. 12s 6d Abenbury Church, per Rev. Canon Fletcher, 15s 7d; Church of Christ and Sunday School, King-street, per Mr Thomas Bates, C3 3s. Donations :—Wrexham Police, per Mr Vaughan, D.C.C., £2 2s Mr Reginald Sisson (in order to become a life governor), £10 10s; box at Infirmary, per Miss Hicks, matron (including Mite from May," 6s 6d), Xl 5s. THE FEVER HOSPITAL. The Matron of the Fever Hospital wishes to acknowledge with many thanks the following gifts for the use of the patients :—Christmas cards, mince pies, jellies, sponge cakes, Christmas cake, and sweets, from the Mayor and Mayoress illustrated papers, books, dressing gown and jackets, oranges and marmalade, from Mrs Hutton, Ashfields; clothing, from Mrs Jones, The Rectory, Hope clothing, toys, illustrated papers, from Mrs Chadwick mince pies and toys, from Miss Murless, Ruabon toys, cards, and crackers, from Mrs Loxham toys and crackers, from Mrs Moss, Broughton Farm toys, from Mrs W. Moss, New Broughton; toys, sweets, and cakes, from Mrs Phennah, The Woodlands cards, from Miss Bennett, Dee House, Bangor cards, from Mrs Ames flowers and books, from Mrs Robshaw goose, from Mr Reeves turkey, oranges, and apples, Mr Weaver, Hope-street oranges, figs, apples, nuts, and sweets, Messrs Cross and Roberts, Chester-street; grapes, oranges, and sweets, Market Hall Shop cakes, from Mr Davies, Rhosddu. ties and hand- kerchiefs, from Mr Prichard, Hope-street scent and soap, from Mr Edisbury oranges, from Mr Allmand biscuits, oranges, sweets, and apples, from Mr Williams, Rtiosddu-rqad illustrated papers, from Mrs Humphreys; toys, from Messrs Rogers and Jackson; toys, from Mr Otley, Mrs Hoxley, Mrs Cotton, Mrs Jones, Miss Davies, Mrs Hughes, Mrs Brenning, Mr Davies, and Mr Griffiths books., from Miss E. Rogers, 21, King- street.

WREXHAM RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The first meeting of the Rural District Council was held at the close of the meeting of the Board of Guardians, when there were present :—Messrs. Richara Ellis, and W. Wilde, Captain Griffith- Boscawen. Messrs. Cromar, A. Sutton, Richard Hughes, Thomas Hughes, G. J. Findlav, T. F. Heath, J. A. Harrop, F. A. Sturge, G. F. Harrison, John Edwards, W. IVI. Griffiths, T. Lightfoot, Edwin Edwards- C. W. Parsonage, T. Davies, C. IVfortimore, William Lewis, E. Stanley Clark, John Allen, T. H. Clayton, George Clarke, James Tomlinson, J. W. Evans, J. R. Button, John Lewis, D. Griffiths, Benjamin Davies, William Pritchard, Edward Tunnah, J. Lloyd Thomas. B. Bowen, Christmas Jones, E. Lloyd Jones, and Thomas Sumnal, Sir W. Williams Wynn. Messrs. George Saint, Charles Morris, Joseph Pigcott, George Heyward, William Ellis, and John Broad. Mr J. Oswell Bury, clerk. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. I The Clerk having taken the chair, on the motion of Mr GEORGE HEYWARD, seconded by Mr J. W. RYANS. Captain Griffith-Boscawen was unanimously elected chairman. The CHAIRMAN returned thanks, and thought that the experience he had gained as the chairman of the Rural Sanitary Authority might be of use to the Council. He was in favour of dividing the district into two, hut not into three, and he thought that Ruabon, which had thirteen district councillors, ought to have a council of its own. The condition of the area was satisfactory. THE VICE-CHAIRMAN. On the motion of Mr BOWEN. seconded by Mr W. PKITCHARD, Mr Benjamin Davies was elected vice- chairman. This motion having been carried unanimously, Mr Benjamin Davies took the chair. FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. The following gentlemen were elected on the Finance and General Purposes Committee:—Mr J. R. Burton, Mr G. Clarke, Mr R. Hughes, Mr J. Lloyd Thomas, Mr G. Heyward, Mr Tunnah, Mr B. Davies. Mr A. Sutton, Mr B. Bowen, Mr G. Saint, Mr E. Stanley Clark, Mr W. Lewis, Mr W. Wilde, Mr Findlay, Mr Harrop, Mr Piggott, and Sir W. Williams Wynn. THE VACANT ENGINEERSHIP. The CLERK reported that owing to the resignation of Mr A. C. Baugh, the post of engineer to the authority was vacant, and he suggested that the ques- tion of the agreement to be entered into with the new officer should be referred to the Finance and General Purposes Committee for genera! consideration. He thought the old agreement was not drawn on proper lines. He could make arrangements for the work to I I De carried out temporarily. Mr CHRISTMAS JONES moved accordingly, and Mr CLAYTON seconded. Mr LLOYD THOMAS suggested that no permanent enginesr should be appointed, but that one should be called in when required. Sir WA IKJN- said as there was no engineer he could hurt no one's feelings when he said there was no local engineer who could do the work which would be required. He was referring to the drainage of Ruabon, and he thought the highest possible engineer should be called in. He knew of no local engineer who had had the experience necessary to give an opinion upon an outlay of JE5,000 to £ 10,000. Mr BENJAMIN DAVIES said the Ruabon people had engaged an engineer to prepare a scheme, but the old authority could not employ him. The CHAIRMAN said that was owing to the agree- ment with Mr A. C. Baugh. Mr BENJAMIN DAVIES said in Ruabon they were going in for Home Rule. The CHAIRMAN I am very glad to hear it. Mr BENJAMIN DAVIES: We want to appoint our own engineer for the drainage of Ruabon. The CHAIRMAN said the reference to the committee would cover all that had been said. The resolution was then agreed to. On the motion of the CHAIRMAN, Sir Watkin was added to the committee. THE MEETINGS. The CHAIRMAN said the council would have to meet monthly.—It was agreed to meet on Thursdays, at twelve o'clock, the next meeting to be on Jauuary 31st. MEDICAL. TTf T .1 .1 jjr. W XILIILAX JONES, meaicai omeer zor tne soutnern district, reported that in December there were 66 birtbB, making the birth-rate 36-0 per 1,000. There births, 50 deaths, making the death-rate 27'2. One were case of scarlet fever had been removed to the Fever Hospital. The inspector and himself had used all possible means to oisiafeet thv Cryn fields, How- I ever, the condition of this property remains very un- satisfactory. I PROPOSED EXTENSION OF WREXHAM. The CLERK having read a notice of the inquiry into the extension of the borough of Wrexham, the CHAIRMAN said this was very important to the council, because it would take off a large portion of the rateable value of the district. It was agreed to ask the Chairman, Mr J. R. Burton, and the Clerk to attend the inquiry. I COST OF THE ELECTIONS. The CLERK reported that there had been twenty- two pollings, and the cost was X230. He had paid JE200 out of pocket. On the motion of Mr CROMAII, seconded by Mr CHRISTMAS JONES, a cheque for E200 was ordered to be drawn. The council then rose. Both meetings lasted from eleven o'clock until two o'clock.

OVERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL. The first meeting of this newly-formed Council was held in the Court Room on Wednesday, when there were present:—Messrs E. Peel, Overton James A. Mossford, Overton J. Jeffreys, Halghton Charles Price, Bettisfield Wardell, Fenn's Bank William Jones, Three Fingers T. Jones, Tybroughton the Hon. G. T. Kenyon. Rev. Hugh Hanmer, and Mr R. E. Lloyd, clerk.-The Hon. George T. Kenyon was unanimously elected chairman.—For the post of vice- chairman there were two nominations—Mr E. Peel and Mr Wardell. The voting was in favour of Mr Peel, who was elected vice-chairman.—The next business was the appointment of the various com- mittees. The que tion of the Roads Committee was held over, as the council will not take charge of the roads until March 25th.—Mr Green, sanitary inspector, complained of a nuisance which existed on the Bangor and Whitchurch road. The council decided to issue a notice on the owner to abate the nuisance before the next council meeting.—A dis- cussion took place as to where the meetings should be held. The majority were in favor of Hanmer.—The next question was as to the building the meeting should be held. Eventually it was decided to rent a vacant bouse at Hanmer, and a committee of three were instructed to look into the matter. Mr Peel was in favour of holding the meetings alternately at Hanmer and Overton. Mr Mossford said the council was making a bad beginning by paying rent for a house when there was a room available at Overton. If the councillors from the other end of the Hundred of Maelor valued their time so much, would it not be advisable to transact the business of the council at Ellesmere after the poor-law business had been settled. That arrangement would only require two days a month, whilst if they held their meetings at Hanmer or Overton it would mean three days a month. —The Clerk read a letter from the Local Govern- ment Board with respect to the drainage of Overton. The Board disapproved of Mr W. Yates' scheme, and suggested one which would cost from iEl,600 to £ 2,000.—On Mr Peel's suggestion it was resolved to appoint a committee consisting of five district coun- cillors, five parish councillors of the parish of Over- ton, and two outsiders meet on Saturday, January 19th to consider the question. The district councillors appointed were the Hon. George Kenyon, Mr E. Peel, Mr J. A. Mossford, Mr William Jones, Three Fingers and Mr Jeffries, Halghton and the out- siders Mr T. D. Studley a6nd Mr James Morris. OVERTON PARISH COUNCIL, The second meeting of the parish council was held in the Courtroom, on Wednesday, Mr Scragg being in the chair. Present: Messrs. Robert Puucan, C. E. Studley, John Jones, T. Gabriel, J. A. Mossford, Eli Williams, Lewis Evans, George Jones, and William Arrowsmith. The rector and vestry clerk attended in response to an invitation from the council in reference to the parochial charities.—The Chair- man said he was very pleased to see the rector and vestry clerk had consented to come to their help that [ night. The council were anxious to be made acquainted with the charities which were strictly parochial. They wished all the books relating thereto should be audited up to the time the council took office. Of course, they were new to the work but there were duties they were called to perform, and they must perform them as the Act required.— The Rector said the only charity in the parish which did not come under the term ecclesiastical was the flannel charity, which was under the trusteeship of the rector, overseers, and churchwardens as ex-ofifcio overseers. The charity consisted of land in Penley, farmed by Mr Allen also land at Knolton, occupied jointly by Mrs Davies and Mr Heyward, and two pieces of garden in Penley, occupied by Mr Williams and Mr Fowles. There were two other charities, but he was doubtful whether they could be called parochial charities. There was the olothing club, which was about S,100 endowed by Mra Price, but the endowment would not meet the interest paid on the clothing club cards. There was another legacy of S100 left by Miss Kenyon for the dispensary. The only income received on that was 1215s M interest.— Mr George Goderich, vestry clerk, gave an account of the Overton Town Trust Fund, which amounted to £ 14 4s Sd. This bore interest at the rate of 2i percent. Mr C. E. Studley wished to know what became of the money from the sale of the workhouse at Light- wood Green.—Rev. J. W. Unwin said that Mr Price, of Brynypys, advanced a sum of X350 to build the workhouse. The overseers returned Mr Price JE70. Of the X280 which remained Mr Price wished 180 to go the flannel charity and X200 towards the schools, but he died before the deed could be executed. But the executors were willing that Mr Price's wish should be carried out, and the money was haä over.-Thla WtOS ¡,).t'd. for sgrr!qtjql#, bilk in 1878, when both Mr Peel and the rector were away, a. vestry meeting was called when it was resolved that this money should be taken from the schools and the flannel charity and be used in reducing the rates. That was how the money was being used at present. A cordial vote of thanks was passed to the rector and the vestry clerk for their kindness in giving information to the Council. The consideration of the charities was left over for a time. It was decided in in case of a member absenting himself six con- I secutive times to fine him half-a-guinea. The follow- ing were appointed to meet the district council in reference to the drainage of Overton :-Messrs T. Gabriel, C. E. Studley, H. Scragg, R. Duncan, Eli Williams, There were nine applications for allot- ment*. I GLYNCEIRIOG PARISH COUNCIL. The first meeting was held at the Board Schools on Wednesday, January 2nd, when all the members were present. On the motion of Mr Rooper, seconded by the Rev. R. Jennings, Mr Samuel Davies was unanimously elected chairman. Mr Rooper was elected vice-chairman, Mr Williams, manager of the North and South Wales Bank, Llangollen, treasurer, and Mr Thomas Griffiths, Wynne-terrace (one of the members), was unanimously elected clerk. It was decided to hold the meetings in public at the Board Schools. GRESFORD PARISH COUNCIL. I At a meeting of this Council, on Friday Jan. 4th, there were present Chancellor Trevor-Parkins, in the chair Messrs, J. Allington Hughes, John Jones, estate agent W. H. Lancelot, Caia James Tilston, Village-bank Edward Evans, Oak Cottage; Fred- erick Charles Hate, John Roberts, station inspector W. Lewis, Marford Hall; Frederick Price, Weston House John Milligan, Chester-road John Griffiths, Hillock Farm Edward Lloyd, Green Fitrin and J. W. Randles, Gresford. Their first duty was to elect a clerk. Mr Allington Hughes, in proposing Mr Charles Davies, assistant overseer, as clerk, said they could not have a better one, and it would be an advantage to them, as he was clerk for Allington as well. Mr Frederick Price seconded the resolution, and it was agreeu LO. The Chairman thought that Mr W. L. Wynne, of the National and Provincial Bank, should be treasurer. They could not do better than appoint him. Mr John Jones proposed, and Mr William Lewis seconded, that Mr Wynne be treasurer, with such sureties as desired by the County Council. It was carried unanimously. In answer to a question, the Clerk thought that a precept of iEl5 would be enough to issue upon the overseers. It was proposed by Mr Milligan, and seconded by Mr Lewis, that a precept of S.15 be issued upon the overseers, and a meeting be called on the 25th inst. to sign it. It was agreed to. Mr Milligan proposed that the clerk get all the necessary books and stationery. It was seconded by Mr Bate, and agreed to. The Chairman said t ie question of charities might be left over until the next meeting, and he should advise the clerk to get some printed reports of the Charity Commissioners upon Gresford. He had seen the report, and it was a very reasonable price. Mr Allington Hughes proposed, and Mr John Griffiths seconded, that the clerk obtain a report for each member before the next meeting. The motion was carried. The chairman proposed that a committee consisting of Messrs Jones. James Tilston, Frederick Price, and Milligan, visit the alms houses and report to the next meeting. It was carried unanimously. Mr Frederick Price said he would call attention at the next meeting to the state of the footpath going through Parsonage Wood to a place called Ponte Capel. The usual votes of thanks passed to the chair- man and clerk, proposed by Mr Allington Hughes seconded by Mr Miliigau, brought the meeting to a close.

Auctioneers' Announcements. ( For Particulars see Advertisements.) By MR FRANK LLOYD. Jan. 11-Wrexliani-Harness Horses, Hunters, Cobs, and Ponies. Jan. 12-Pickliill-Dairv Cows, Heifers, and House- hold Furniture. Jan. 14—Wrexham—Dairy Cows, Heifers, Sheep. etc. Ja.n. 15-lilalpas btation-Fat and Store Cattle. Jan. 16-Bryn Villa, Isycoed—Cattle. i an. 18-Avoodhouse FLrm, Marchwiel—Dairy Cows, Heifers, Sheep, Pigs, &c. Jan. 19-The Cottage, Worthenbury — Household Furniture. Jan. 23-Herniitage, Overton—Household Furniture, Silver, Books, &c. Jan. 25-The Lodge, Overton—Household Furniture. By MESSRS. JONES & SON. j Jan. 14-Wrexharn-Fat and Store Cattle. Jan. 15-Llwynonn Villa-Household Furniture. Jan. 16-Rossett Smithfield-Prime Fat and Store Stock. Jan. 16-Pandy Farm Live and Dead Farm Stock. By MR H. H. ETCHES. Jan. 25.— Whitéburch-Horses. By MESSRS LUCAS & CO. Feb. 21-Liverpool-Prize Horse Sale. By MESSRS. WHITFIELD & SON. Jan. 11-Brynbafod, near Oswestry Household Furniture. By MESSRS ASTON & SON. Jan. 29-Caistletown, Moeii-Xcaeuagc or Dwelling- house.

FATAL ICE ACCIDENT AT CHESTER. On Sunday afternoon, about four o'clock, a little boy named Joseph Francis McGrath, aged eleven years, living at 27, Crook-street, Chester, son of Robert McGrath, labourer, was in the company of some other boys in Curzon Park, when the went for a slide on a pond. The ice gave way and a lad named Creegan fell in. Deceased plucklv went to the rescue, but himself went under.—James Creegan, on older boy, with difficulty rescued his brothe in an exhausted state, buL the brave lad McGrath perished. Mr E. Brassey, the city coroner, held an inquest on Mon- dav afternoon.-The father of deceased stated that hi; son left home to go the Sunday School.-Alice Taylor, Crook-street, stated that she saw deceased and a number of other boys Lsliding on ice in a. field in Curzon Park. The ice gave way, ana a uoy uameu Cregan fell in. Witness saw the deceased go to tsitve Cregan, and he also fell in. Cregan was pulled out, but McGrath sank and never came to the top of the water again.—James Creegan, New-street, said his younger brother fell through the ice, and the deceased went in after him. Witness rescued his brother, but deceased fell into the middle of the pit he could not be easily rescued. His brother was nearly drowned.—The jury returned a verdict of accidentally drowued.

MARCHWIEL. 11 .PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.—Un Sunday, at tne oaiem Chapel, Strytyrwch, prizes were given to those children who had made the most attendances at the Sunday School during the past half yea.r. The fol- lowing received book-prizes :-M,tggie Lloyd, C. A. Edwards, Eyton Ernest Edwards, Eyton Annie Jones, Salem Jes-iie Jones, Sillein Lizzie Edwards, Eyton; Annie Giller, Sontley Fred. Jones, Salem; Willie Jones, Salem Gertrude Edwards, Eyton MaKg ie Edwards, Eyton and Alice Roberts, Stryt- yrwch. The remainder received cards. For repeti- tion, the prizes were awarded as follows :—1, Lizzie Edwards, Eyton Annie Jones, SaetH; Gertrude Edwards, Eyton; Jessie Jones, Salem, and Alice Roberts, Strytyrwch. The superintendent, Mr Maurice Edwards, in his report, stated tha.t they had a very good balance sheet, considering the sickness, that had been prevalent in the neighbourhood. The prizes were given by two gentlemen, who had the welfare of the school at heart. They were distributed by the pastor, Mr Jones, who also delivered an ap- propriate address.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. r' %*No Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths 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. BowYEn-January 3rd, at Upper Church-street; Oswestry, the wife of the late Joseph Bowyer, Cuedlcy Valve House, Widnes, of a son, MARRIAGES, MARROW-HEWITT-December 26th, at St. Mark's, Connah's Quay, William, eldest son of Captain David Marrow, Golftyn, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Captain Stephen Hewitt, Wepre, Connah's Quay. MORGAN—THOMAS—January 1st, at the Regiater Office, Holywell, Thomas I Holywell- road, Flint, to Liaaie Thomas, James'-row, Bagiut. MORRIS-POWELL-J anuary 8th, at the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Rhosymedre, by the Rev. Abel Taylor (Mr J. Denbigh Jones, registrar), William Henry Morris, Rock-road, Rhosymedre, to Caroline Powell, Church-street, Rhosymedre. THOMPSON—BRATNE—January 1st, at Trinity Church, Oswestry, by the Rev. T. Redfern, W. T. Thompson, to Jane S. Brayne, daughter of the late T. Brayne, Oswestry. DEATHS. BATHo-December 22nd, aged 49 years, John Morris Batho, Talbot-street, Whitchurch. BLTTLEn-Aged 15 years, at 56, Chirk Green, Chirk, Susannah, eldest surviving daughter of Edwin and Elizabeth Butler. CHESTERTON—December 6th, at Nowgong, India, Corporal Edward Chesterton, R.W.F. CORBETT-J anuarv 5th. at Frondeg, Mold, Mr John Corbett. J.P., aged 68 years. EDWARDS—January 2nd, aged 32 years, at Gittins- atreet, Oswestry, Elizabeth, wife of John Edwards. ELLIs-December 26th, aged 80 years, at Main-street, Buckley, Barbara, widow of the late Thomas Ellis. FALLOWS—January 3rd, aged 66 years, at Sparbridge, Ellesmere, William Fallows, formerly of Shrews- bury. LLOYD—January 3rd, aged 10 months, at Beatrice- street, OBWestry, Eleanor Lloyd. ROGEUs-January 4th, aged 51 years, at Ffynnon- terracc, Oswestry, Charles Rogers. ROBERTS—December 27th, aged 64 years, at Cae Ucha, Pantymwyn, Mold, John Roberts. RoBERTS-Januar y 4th. at Vron Offa, aged 25 years, Edward, the beloved,soa of Isaac and Elizabeth Roberta,^Vron, late cf ASWr CIaw'ddT ROWLANDS* -January 3rd, at 59. Lower Bridge- litreet, Chester, John Rowlands, late of Guilden i Station. SHllLCRoss-December 31st, aged 10 years, at 78, Wrexham-street, Mold, Frederick, son of Joseph Shallcross. WILcocK-January 2nd, aged 78 years, at Padeswood- lane, near Mold, John Wilcock. WATTON—January 6th, aged 73 years, at Weston-super- Mare, John Watton, J.P., proprietor of the Shrevshury Chronicle.

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PARISH I AND DISTRICT I COUNCILS. I (Continued from Page 7.) j I WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. I THE FIRST MEETING OF THE NEW I AUTHORITY. The first meeting of the re-constiaited Board of Guardians for the Wrexham Union was held at eleven o'clock on Thursday, In the Board Room pf the Wrexham Workhouse, when there were present:— Messrs Richard Ellis, Abenbury, and W. Wilde, Acton Captain Griffith-Boscawen and Mr George Cromar, Allington Messrs Ambrose Batton, Bangor; Richard Hughes, Thomas Hughes, and George James Findlay, Bersham T. F. Heath, Bieston, &,c.; J. A. Harrop and F. A. Sturge, Broughton G. F. M, Harrison, John Edwards, and W. M. Griffiths, Brymbo Thomas Lightfoot, Burton; Edwin Edwards, Cacca Dutton, &c. C. W. Parsonage, Sutton; S. Michell, Esclusham Above; Thomas Davies and Charles Mortimore, Esclusham Below David Jones, Eyton William Lewis, Gresford; E. Stanley Clark, John Allen, and Thos. Henry Clayton, Gwersyllt; George Clarke and James Tomlinson. Holt; J. W. Evans, Marchwiel; J. R.. Burton and John Lewis, Minera; James Davies, Pickhill; David Griffiths, Benjamin Davies, William Pritchard, and Edward Tunnah, Rhos; J. Lloyd Thomas, Penycae B. Bowen, Christmas Jones, Edward -Lloyd Jones, and Thomas Sumnal, Cefu; Sir W. Williams Wynn, Bart., Messrs George Saint and Charles Morris, Ruabon; Joseph Piggot, Shocklach; Geo, Hey ward and William Ellis, Stansty and John Broad, Threap- wood Misd Jones, King-street, Messrs Simon Jones, T. Buchanan Taylor, W. B. Samuel, James Whit- tingham, Sir R. E. Egerton, and Mr D. Matheson, guardians for Wrexham Mr J. Oswell Bury, clerk. As might be expected the Board-room was exceed- ingly well filled, and extra scatli which were provided were all occupied. I ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN". -1 The first business being the election of a chairman, on the motion of Mr W. E. SAMUEL, seconded by Mr WHITTINGHAK, the Clerk was voted to the chair pending the election of the chairman. The CLERK having laid before the Board the results of the elections, explained that the members would first proceed to elect a chairman and vice-chairman until the annual meeting in April, According to the circular which had been issued by the Local Govrn- ment Board, these two might be elected from the out- side, but only from e.r officios, unless these were un- willing to act. He then asked ior the nomination of a chairman. Mr BENJAMIN DAVIES rose with great pleasure to move the election of Captain Griffith-Boseawen as chairman. (Applause.) He had been told by some friends that the elections for the parish councils and district councils had been fought on political grounds, and no doubt the vast majority of the members of that Board were Liberals, and it had been contended that they should have a change which should go as far as the chair. He did not agree with those who so urged, because he did not think they ought to meddle with politics at that Board. (Hear, hear.) He had been a member of the Board of Guardians for about 25 years, and in very few questions .indeed had politics entered. He hoped this would be the case in the future. He was there, not as a Liberal, but as a Guardian, and he was there to propose as chairman, one who, in his opinion was one of the most able men in Wales, independent of creed or politics. (Hear, hear.) The Captain and himself had been together for many years, and during that time they had only 'had one serious difference, and that was with regard to the drainage of Ruabon—(laugh- ter)—but he would venture to say they were now as good friends as ever. [Captain Griffith-Boscawen Hear, hear.] Regarding the drainage of Ruabon, he had good hopes it would be soon settled, especially as Sir Watkin was now a member of the Board. (Hear, hear.) He trusted that the vote that day would be unanimously in favour of Captain Griffith-Boscawen. (Applause.) Mr AitBiiose SUTTO-, said he, like Mr Benjamin Davies, was a guardian of twenty-five yeara standing and could testify to the ability which Captain Griffith- Boscawen had always shown. (Applause.) There being no other nomination, Captain Griffith- Boscawen was unanimously elected chairman amid much applause. The CHAIRMAN said he felt very much indeed the compliment which had been paid him in electing him unanimously to the chair. The kindness which he had received for the last twenty-four years, when he had been re-elected, generally unanimously, had been most pleasing to him, and he most highly appreciated the honour which had been conferred upon him by electing him chairman of that larger Board.. He felt that if he had any experience which would be of any service to the new body he would place it at the disposal of the members. (Hear, hear.) He was a good deal older than when he was first appointed, and he might not be able to carry on the work much longer, but he was glad to begin the business of the new Board, and he would endeavour to do his duty and act impartially. (Hear, hear.) He was glad to hear Mr Benjamin Davies express the hope that there should be no politics at the Board. He had the strongest view on the subject, for at an adminis- trative Board politics should not be introduced. It had always been his effort to steer the Board free from politics and religions differences. (Hear, hear). He regretted the absence of some faces which he was accustomed to see at the meeting of the old Board, and especially Mr S. T. Baugh and Mr Johii Rogers, whose services and experience were mc.. valuable. He would have liked to have seen them -Optated, but he feared there were difficulties. i .io Chairman then referred to the new constitution of the Board, which he said gave only one vice-chairman and established a quorum of seven inste:-d of three as formerly. The Board of Guardians was entirely dis- tinct from the Rural District Council, although the members were the same, save that the Wrexham guardians did not sit on the Council. Before sitting aown he wished to remark that for the first time in the history of the Board they were honoured by the presence of a lady. (Applause.) The appointment of lady guardians was a step ia the right direction, and he hoped this was only a beginning. (Hear, hear.) THE VICE CHAIRMAN. Mr J. Ll. THOMAS moved the election of Mr Benj. Davies as vice-chairman. Mr CHRISTMAS JONES seconded the motion, remark- ing that he had been most regular in his attendance. Mr BENJAMIN DAVIES said he rose to propose a better man than himself to be vice-chairman, for he felt he was too modest for the office. He proposed the election of Mr Simon Jones, who would make a better vice-chairman than Ben Davies. (Laughter.) Sir ROBERT EGERTON seconded. Mr SIMON JONES rose to decline, but the CHAIR- MAN hoped he would not do so, Sir ROBERT EGERTON pressed Mr Jones to accept the office. He was a gentleman of leisure in the town, and he was certain to do his work well, as he always did. Mr DAVID JONES said he was sure Mr Simon Jones would be equal to the occasion, and he hoped he would accept the office. Mr GEO. CLARKE also urged the acceptance. The resolution was then put and carried unani- mously. Mr SIHON JONES thanked the Board for the ex- pression of confidence just shown. He could have given three very good reasons why he should decline, but as the feeling was general he would do his best until the annual meeting in April. (Hear, hear.) One reason why he hesitated was, because he appeared to be stepping over the head of Mr S. T. Baugh, whose services he had seen for nearly seven years. He hoped some means would be found to co-optate Mr Baugh and Mr Rogers. (Hear, hear.) T CO-OPTATION. r ,'u  ?, I -me v ICE-UHAIRMAN raised tne question 01 electing by co-optation Mr Baugh and Mr Rogers, and ex- pressed an opinion that it could be done. The CHAIRMAN said it was laid down that if any gentlemen were co-optated members they must be taken from amongst the ex-ofirio members. In con- sequence of the strong opinion expressed by the members of the old board, the clerk had written to all the ex-officio members, asking if they were willing to serve or not. One gentleman had written that he was willing to serve, but in another case no answer had been received. He was very sorry that Mr Baugh and Mr Rogers could not be elected, for he feared there were difficulties. The Guardians agreed to vote upon the question whether the principle of co-optation should be exer- cised or not, and on a division it was agreed not to co-optate anyone by 27 votes to 14. I THE COMMITTEES. I The Board elected the following committees :— 1-1 1 1 Assessment committee (iweive memoersj—.air jh. I Lloyd Jones, Mr Richard Hughes, Mr William Ellis, Mr A. Sutton, Captain Griffith-Boscawen, Sir Robert Egerton, Mr Simon Jones, Mr J. R. Burton, Mr W. E. Samuel, Mr J. W. Evans, Mr T. H. Clayton, and Mr David Jones. School Attendance Committee (twelve members)- Captain Griffith-Boscawen, Mr Michell, Mr J. Powell, Mr J. W. Evans, Mr G. Clarke, Rev. P. W. Sparling, Mr J. R. Burton, Mr E. S. Clark, Mr Allen, Mr Lightfoot, Mr Parsonage, and Mr Broad. Finance Committee—Mr F. A. Sturge, Mr Michell, Mr W. E. Samuel, Mr Simon Jones, Mr Benjamin Bowen, Mr Benjamin Davies, Mr J. Whittingham, Mr David Jones, Mr T. B. Taylor, Mr E. S. Clark, Mr Charles Morris, and Mr William Ellis. Visiting Committee-Miss Jones, Mr Simon Jones, Mr Richard Hughes. Canon Hopkins, Mr Tunnah, Mr Whittingha.m, Rev. P. W. Sparling, Mr G. Hey- ward, Mr T. F. Heath, Mr D. Griffiths, Mr G. F. Harrison, Mr D. Matheson, Mr T. B. Taylor, Mr W. Pritchard, Mr W. Wilde, Mr J. O. Harrop, Mr T. Sumnal, Sir Robert Egerton, and Mr T. Davies. Parming Committee—Messrs David Jones, W. Wilde, E. Edwards, W. Pritchard, J. Powell, T. F. Heath, A. Sutton, and R. Maddook. FUTURE MEETINGS. It was agreed to meet at eleven o'clock on alternate Thursdays for the relief cases, and at twelve for ordinary business-proposals to meet at ten o'clock, one o'clock, and two o'clock being defeated. STANDING ORDERS. On the motion of the VICE-CHAIRXAI,, Iseconded by Mr J. W. EVANS, the following gentlemen were elected a committee to draw up Standing Orders :— The Chairman, the Vice-Chairman, Sir W. Williams Wynn, Sir Robert Egerton, Mr Cromar, Mr Sturge, and Mr Burton. THE EXTENSION OF THE BOROUGH OF WREXHAM. The CLERK read a letter from the Local Govern- ment Board stating that a local inquiry into the proposal to extend the borough, would be held on January 30th, in the Guildhall, Wrexham. TREAT FOR THE INMATES. The CHAIRMAN said Miss Maud Joneq,, who had interested herself by organising a collection in aid of a New Year's treat for the inmates, had written to Mrs Griffith-Boscawen suggesting that it might be given that afternoon. He asked Mrs Griffith- Boscawen to write to Miss Jones asking her to post- pone the entertainment until the consent of the Board had been obtained. On the motion of Mr W. E. SAMUEL, seconded by Mr DAVID JONF.3, permission was given. THE MASTER'S BOOKS. Mr BESSBLL reported with regret that on Saturday morning an inmate named William Parry, aged sixty- five, while dressing, fell down dead. He had been suffering from heart disease, and the Coroner did not consider it necessary to hold an inquest. STATISTICS FOB WBEK ENDING JANUARY 3RD. Number in the house 263 Previous week 258 Corresponding week last year 24; Vagrants relieved—Men 91, women 11, children 16 108 Ditto last year-Men 97, women 10, children 2 109 Imbeciles in the house 45 In School—Boys 17, girls 24 ,„ 41 Receiving industrial training—Boys 7, girls 8 15 OUT-RELIEF. I Mr Cheetham R12 16s Od to 144 persons Mr Owen ig43 7s 5d to 462 Mr Williams 146 5s Od to 478 Ton WEEK ENDUiG JANUARY 10TH. Number in the house 276 Previous week. 263 Corresponding week last year. 252 Vagrants relieved—Men 100, women 9, children 1 110 Ditto last year—Men 72, women 7, children 3 4853 Imbeciles in the house 45 In School-Boys 22, girls 25 47 Receiving industrial training—Boys 7, girls 8 47 OUT-RELIEF. Mr Cheetham £12 155 Od to 144 persons Mr Owen £40 12s 6d to 475 „ Mr Williams £41 13s Od to 452 „ THE CHRISTMAS TREE. The members were Invised to the schools to view the Christmas tree, which had been erected in one of the dormitories, and skilfully decorated by the schoolmaster, Mr Cartwright.

street, and the plans prepared by Mr EDWARD j0NKNM S.A-, Diocesan Surveyor, in com- J o'ilI'Ö ,au 0' '1 with .ther architects, obtained the al'l>r°\a of the Education Department, the 't Commissioners, and other bodies c0Uf ? After "a battle of the sites," 1 aHill ?? eventually selected, and the ? ,?t modified and altered Ins plans in to ivJapt them to the new site. Ws were built in 1884 by Messrs THC c. ^L'0^.EN AND EDWARDS of Rossett, and l thcir li,'ht ? graceful architec- tart- of the- Earlv English style, are an orna- to the town. As we have already men- en d the baeira Hill Schools are used for \udinf?tsonly. The girls are taught pu\ ( J )u ? T.-utcrs School. This building has t-ondenmed by the Education n^'rtnu nt, so that the erection of a new ? ,ol ha3 become an absolute necessity. The ll°^V ,ruuient inspector, in his last year's report ?, managers, stated that the erection of a Girls' school was urgently needed," and  '"?''??r?'u.'rtforthc present year he savs, "I lU ,11:-> 1 rdju-st you to state the date at which J ^auai-ers cxpect the new girls' school to tnanan"crs expect the new gi.rl1s .sc1liool ,t?o :u,r" There being obviously no time k' OIl' 11\' L "t. tIleVICAR, on behalf of the managers, '? ••-u.'il an appeal to the parishioners for „ ..Stance to enable them to erect the 1 )t' lib   \ch? the present year. A site n..w V t fn tlu- ?ladcira-bill Schools has been ?"" <, (! at .? cost of about six hundred pnre, new sc h oo l s f?"?. ;m? 1'!?? of the proposed new schools Uv b? u prepared by Messrs MORRISON and ?'? ;?..t approved by the Education Depart- mdlt, The VICAR points out that the school have to be built either by the present ^auaijers or the School Board. The total co-it, including the purchase of the site, is estimated at about four thousand pounds. Towards this sum the managers can offer the •• the prospect of a loan of five hundred pounds not chargeable to the rates, the promise of help from the National Society, the proceeds of the sale of the site of the THIU rs School, the prospect of grants from jiot-i san societies—which, when the present boys' anil girls' schools were erected, amounted to two hundred and fifty pounds." Among llu- promises of subscriptions they have re- ceived arc two hundred pounds each from Mr WILLIAM OVKKTON and Mr SOAMES, and one tiuwlre<L pounds from Mr EDMUND PEEL, of Brvuvpys. It is urged that if the required school accommodation were to be supplied by the- School Board, it wonld entail a largeroutlay M building, for which these offers would not be available. and the additional future cost of maintenance and staff, which forms a very cousjderable item in all Board Schools. It has been roughly calculated that an additional rate of threepence in the pound would have to be at ouce levied, and an increasing rate would necessarily ensue as further accommodation AU.1 teaching staff would be required. The school rate iu Bersliam is Is in the pound, in Broughton Is Id, in Esclusham Is in the pound, and in Stansty Is lid in the pound. Oar fellow-parishioners, therefore, we fee} lire, will desire to see the new schools built by the present managers many from a desire to wmplete the group of schools at Madeira-hill, which A FCll 1) FACON HOWELL so excellentlycom m>need; many because they believe the Christian Faitli to be essential to the right expansion of the ruind and to be the tine and aaliil basis of iilorals and many because they sorilially re-echo the ARCHBISHOP OF CANTER- BURY'S words It is a first duty to maintain foluntary schools, never to be tempted to ) transfer them if it can possibly be averted—a duty, to my lUind. far beyond that of Church restoration or Church decoration. Should the propose fail for want of sufficient support it is. we understand, intended to transfer the girls to Madeira-liill, leaving the School Board to make provision for the infants. Whatever may be the general bearings of the question of Voluutary awl Board Schools, in this special iustance the managers of the Wrexham National Schools have certainly made out a strong case for help towards the building of a lew girls' school, which will complete the vlmirabl.' group of schools at Madeira-liill. Contributions may he spread over two years, 36ati it is asked that promises may be sent to thf WAK or to Mr OVKRTOX during the present mouth.