Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

THE LATE REV. JOHN STURKEY. On Friday, March 29th, amidst every sign of mourn- ing, the remains of the late rector were laid to rest in the village churchyard. The mournful corUyc. left the Rectory headed by the officials ati(i it number of members of the Loyal Perseverance Lodge, of which deceased was a member. After the hearse came a number of clergy and residents of the neighbourhood. On reaching the village the school children joined in the procession. The coiffn, which was covered with a number of beautiful wreaths, was borne into the church by the following farmers :—Messrs. Richard Cliffe, Lloyd Phillips, Edward Morris and Win. Morris. The first part of the funeral service was conducted by the Rev. L. D. Jenkins, vicar of Penycae, and at one time curate of Marchwiel. The Rev. Henry Williams, curate of Marcliwiel, and Yen. Archdeacon Thomas, officiated at the grave side. The chief mourner was the Rev. Mr Tarleton, nephew of the deceased. Among the clergy present were Revs. G. H. MeGill, rural dean; Canon Edwards, Euabon Lloyd Williams, Wrex- ham Stanley Davies, and Silas Evans, Rhosddu Buncombe, Peuy lan P. \V. Sparling, Erbis- tock. There were also present Messrs Philip Yorke, Charles M. Holland, Brynygrog John H^ ughes, Top House Joseph Evans, Old Hall Edwin Pritcliard, Croesymab S. Vinney, Captain Marsh, Jonathan Phillips, Reuben Holt, Overton R. Price, D. Collins, John Jones, B, Butler, Henry Moss, John Allman, F. Bradshaw, T. Davies, Grwch- Teg George Fisher, Henry Jones, George Jones, William l'ugh, Thomas Roberts, Henry Roberts, William Clutton, S. Clutton, William Htockton. The following sent their carriages :— Mrs Piercy, Mr Soames, General Hon. S. Mostyn, the llev. Canon Fletcher. Among those who exhibited wreaths were the following:— Mr and Mrs Sylvester and family, the Rev. H. Williams, Mrs and Miss Lloyd, Pontyfrwdd Misses Yorke, Mr and Mrs Hughes, Top House; Mr T. Sturkey, Mrs and Misses Piercy, Royal Perseverance Lodge, Dean of St. Asaph, Rev. L. D. Jenkins, Penycae; Misses Hayes, Gatewen Mrs Bradshaw, Mr R. Holt, Overton the School Children, Rev. G. H. and Misses McGill, Mr and Mrs Soames, members of Marchwie Club, Rev. and Mrs Lloyd Williams, Mrs and Miss Sturkey, Rev. F. and Mrs Parker, E. O. Y. Lloyd, Esq., ltagatt. forcjtuinj ireport appeaivd in car Saturday

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THE LATE MR. JOHN WOOLLEY, WREXHAM. We very much regret to record the death of Mr John Wootley, railway contractor, which took place somewhat suddenly at his residence, The Cain, Wrexham, on Sunday. Although the deceased apparently enjoyed the most robust health, he had for some time past been suffering from heart disease. He had been going about, but took to bed on Friday, and was attended by Dr. R. W. J. Evans. On Sunday he said he felt much better and got up. but shortly afterwards fell down and expired almost immedi- n.tely. Mr Woolley, who was the son of Mr Edward Woolley. buii.ier and contractor, of Llandinim, Montgomeryshire, was 52 years of age, and married the daughter of Mr Harvey, Widdicombe-in-the-Moor, I Devonshire, a gentleman whose nitme was very widely known in a.stronomical circles on account of a theory he held regarding the rotundity of the earth, which, although contrary to generally accepted views, hu urged with much ability and at considerable per- sonal cost. He leaves a widow and four daughters and two sons to mourn his loss. Mr Woolley was formerly with Messrs Lucas and Aird, the well- known railway contractors, and was engaged on the Hull and Rarnsley Railway. He was especially con- cerned in the construction of the swing bridge over the Ouse. very similar to the Ilawarden Bridge over the Dee. He was also engaged upon railwitys in Ireland for the mllle firm. In 1883, he came to Wrexham as agent for the late Mr Benjamin Piercy, and under him" doubled" the Wrexham, Mold and Connah's Quay Railway line. In connection with Mr Riercy and the late Mr Henry Robertson, in 1884 he executed some very important works at Connah's Quay. He also brought the line into the Central Station from the Exchange Station, and made the Hawarden Loop line, down to the H&warden Bridge, over the Dee The last undertaking was a most arduous task, owing to a part of the line sinking con- tinually, but Mr Woolley had had a largo a.nd varied experience, and finally carried the work out most satisfactorily. He was for some time agent to Messrs Davies Brothers, the contractors for the Wrexham and Ellesmere Railway, and he proposed shortly to go to South Wales, in connection with the East Glamorganshire Railway. In 1886 Mr Woolley met with a serious accident. He was walking on the coping of one of the wing walls of the bridge under the Great Western Railway line, near the Lager Beer Brewery, when he stepped on some ice and teU a great depth, severely cutting his head. Ho was an admirable manager of men, and being of a kindly disposition ha.d a large circle of friends, who much regret his death. The funeral took place at the Borough Cemetery, Wrexham. and the corteyt left the house in the following order Carriage containing the Rev. W. Mellor andafr W. Thomas, J.P. Carriage containing Dr. R. W. J. Evans (medical attendant. THE HEARSE. m.. I I Carriage containing Mrs Woolley. Mr 1". Woolley (son), Mr E. Woolley (brother), MisaH. Woolley, and Miss L. Woolley. Carriage containing Miss Louio Woolley, Miss Hilda Woolley, Mr John Woolley, Mrs Edward Woolley, and Mrs Pike (sister-in-law.) Carriage containing Mr and Mrs E. T. Woolley, Mra Jones, and Mrs Clarke. Carriage containing Mr Curtis, Broughton Mr loan Powell, Mr Weston, Chester, and Mr Ashton Bradley. Carriage containing Mrs Millington and Mrs Jones, Shrewsbury. Amongst the general public present were :—Mr Charles Murless (mayor). Alderman R. H. Done, Messrs. J. Harrop, Evan Richards. Howel Davies, LL Davies, J. E. Thomas, W. Strover, G. A. Barnes, J. Ll. Thomas, P. Lorcntz, A. Dobie, C. Masson, T. F. Shelby, G. Thomas, Thomas Savage, Oliver Jones, Enoch Jones, Edward Hughes, A. E. Cartwright, Ed. Lloyd, John Phoenix. W. G. Barcroft, Alfred Bowman. Those who sent wreaths were :—Mrs Woolley and family, Mr T. Cartwright, the children of the Convent School, Miss Moesch, Mr and Mrs Evan Richards, Mr LJ. Hugh-Jones, Mr Thomas, grocer, Mount-street; Mr and Mra W. Potter, Mr and Mrs Davies, Celyn Mr and Mrs Rush, Mr Oliver Jones, Mr and Mrs Hepry Jones, Shrewsbury Mrs Millington, Mr P. Lorentz, Mr and Mrs Murless, Mr and Mrs M. Curtis, Mr G. Manley, Brother Catheral. W.M., Officers and Mem- bers of the Square and Compass Lodge," Mr J. E. Thomas, and Mrs Shelby and family. The bearers were :—Messrs. J. Mathews, J. Downes, Wm. Baker, J. Roberts, J. Thompson, and H. Onions, workmen in the deceased's employ. The Rev. W. Mellor, superintendent cf the Wrex- ham Wesleyan circuit, conducted the service at the grave side. Owing to the very short notice, the Lodge of Free- masons, of which deceased was a member, were un- able to attend. ——————

THE LATE REV. WILLIAM JONES. I The death of the Rev. William Jones, Fishguard, South Wales, ex-president of the Welsh Baptist Union, occurred on Sunday week, after a brief illnessof influenza, at the age of sixty years. The deceased was a well-known Baptist minister, and was con- sidered one of the most powerful preachers in the Principality. Mr Jones possessed rare intelloctual gifts, and led a. quiet, studious, and unostentatious life, coming forth from retirement with remarkable power. His forte was the study of philosophy, and he always remained a devout and humble student. The great regret is that he wrote too little to satisfy the longings of these who would fain possess lasting tokens of his genius and piety. In later years his fellow ministers and admirers gave practical demon- stration of their high opinion and admiration by calling upon him on various occasions to deliver exhortations to the students of the three Baptist Colleges in Wales. In 1878 he was chairman of the great cymanfa in Cardigan. In 1894 he was pre- sident of the Baptist Union of Wales, and his presi- dential address, delivered last September at Swansea, will not soon be forgotten. The powerful exhortation was designated by many as The burden of a Welsh prophet." Mr Jones was born on the 10th August, 1834, at Brymbo, near Wrexham, and was the son of J. R. and Marv Jones. His father, better known as "Alltud Glyn Maelor," possessed great intellectual talents, and was the author of "Y Fodrwy Aur." When a boy Mr Jones received but very little education, and was at an early age sent to work at the Brymbo Foundry, where he learnt the trade of moulder. Being of a studious disposition, every spare moment was devoted to reading and acquiring knowledge, and interesting anecdotes of his efforts in this direction may now be heard from those who were at that time his fellow-workmen. At this period he became acquainted with the late Rev. John Williams, Baptist minister at Brymbo and Rhos, and no doubt Mr Williams's influence tended to a great extent in directing the future course of' his life. At the age of twenty Mr Jones became a member of the Welsh Baptist Church, Brymbo, and was bap- tised by the late HeT, R. A. Jones, Swansea. Shortly afterwards he began preaching, and being a man of exceptional abilities, received every encouragement from the church elders to adopt the ministry as his calling. When nearly twenty-four years of age, and still following his employment as a moulder, he suc- ceeded iu being admitted as a student to Haverford- west Baptist College. Here he soon gave evidence of liis fertile intellectual abilities. On the expiration, in 1861, of his college course, he accepted a call to Penyfron, Flintshire, where he remained until 1864, when he removed to Bargoed, Monmouthshire. At this time he soon became known as a powerful preacher, and it is said that the Church at Bargoed tiatteried itself in having as their minister one of the ablest preachers of the denomination. In 1869, Mr Jones accepted a call to Fishguard, where he re- mained until January, 1883, when he went to Lon- don as minister of Castle-streot Baptist Church. In 1885 heturned to Fishguard, to his old church, where lie soon became as popular as ever. Last autumn Mr Jones was presented with a handsome testimonial by the inhabitants of Fishguard as a mark of the ap- preciation of his labours in the cause of Christ. The rev. gentleman recently lost his wife, which affected him very much. He was ever a loving and consider- ate husband and father, and the greatest sympathy is felt for his two sons, who are left to mourn his loss, and also his only brother, the Rev. J. R. Jones (loan Maelor), Pontypridd. The funeral took place at Fishguard on Wednesday, March 27th, and was largely attended. All the business places in the town were closed, and every expression of tribute was shown to his memory. The coffin, which was of polished oak, bore the following iiifeription William Jotios, died March 24tii, 1895. aged sixty years.

RHOS PUBLIC HALL COMPANY, LTD. The ninth annual meeting of the Rhos Public Hall Company, Limited, was held at the Public Hall, Rhos, on Friday, when there were present Messrs E. Hooson, J.P. (chairman), A. E. Evans, J.P., R. Mills, J. Denbigh Jones, Isaac Jenkins, Kendrick, Wynne, &c., Mr J. Trevor Joues (secretary). The report of the directors will be found in our sixth page. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, pointed out that the profits of the past year would have been sufficient to declare a dividend of 6J per cent. They thought, however, that to meet the alterations and illlpovements necessary it was desirable to reserve a considerable portion of the surplus.—Mr Mills having seconded the adoption of the report, which was passed, the chair- man proposed That a dividend of 2 per cent. be declared, the same to be payable on the 19th of April. "—Mr A. E. Evans, J.P., seconded, and it was carried,-Ir Isaac Jenkins proposed, Mr Mills seconded, and it was carried, that Mr E. Evans, J.P., Bronwylfa Mr A. E. Evans, J.P., and Mr Joseph Rogers, the retiring airectors, be re-eleett-.d.Ilr A. E. Evans proposed, Mr J. Denbigh Jones, seconded, and it was agreed to, that Mr Mills be appointed auditor for the current yeaa.

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THE OSWESTRY DIVISION AND MR S. LEIGHTON, M.P. Mr Stanley Leigliton s attention having been drawn by a correspondent to a rumour that it was not his intention to contest this division at the next election, the hon. member has replied You have my authority for contradicting the statement that I shall not contest the Oswestrv division at the next elec- tion. Our organisation is complete, and everything is prepared for a canvass of the constituency."

V THE ST. ASAPH GUARDIANS AND "CHURCH DEFENCE" PETITIONS. It may be remembered that Mr S. Smith, M.P., called the attention of the Home Secretary the other day in the House of Commons to the fact that the wife of the clerk to the St. Asaph Board of Guardians had obtained the signatures to a, petition against Welsh Disestablishment of several inmates of tha,t workhouse. On Thursday the guardians inquired into the circumstances. It was found that the lady referred to had asked the permission of the master to invite the inmates to sign the petition, and the entry in the visitors' book showed that she remained ten minutes. During this period it was stated that Mrs Grimsley explained the purport of the petition to both the male and female inma.tes, and obtained twenty-three signatures—" a smart bit of work," as one of the guardians described it. Some of the signatories were illiterate, a.nd one was an imbecile. It was stated, in reply to questions, that no pressure of any kind was put upon the iuniites but it was suggested that the presence of the master and the wife of the clerk constituted in itself, although un- consciously perhaps, all influence which the guardians thought the inmates should not have been exposed to. After some discussion the Board resolved not to allow petitions to be presented to the inmates for signatures without their consent.

CATHOLIC ENTERTAINMENT AT WREXHAM. St. James's Hall, \Vrexham, was filled on Friday, March 29th, when a dritmatic and musical entertainment was given, the proceeds being devoted to the reduction of the debt on St. Mary's New Schools. The entertainment was under the patronage of the Mayor and Mayoress of Wrexham (Mr and Mrs Charles Murless), who, with Miss Murless, were present. The proceed- ings opened with a selection by a most efficient string band, which, under Mr Aldhelm Parfitt, pro- vided the music during the evening. The first part of the programme consisted of "The Witch of Rosen- burg," in which the draniatii 1)ersoii(p were:-Countess Anne Von Rosenburg, Miss F. Doherty Bertha, Miss Lucy Jones Biddy McGrath, Miss Winnie McDermott Lotty, Miss Jennie Jones Gretcher, Miss Bessie Taylor Frau Plumper, Miss G. Jones Frau Semmel, Miss M. Clarke and Frau Zucher, Miss Florrie Jones. The play was entirely sustained by very young actresses, who did exceedingly well. Miss F. Doherty made a dignified Countess, and Miss Jennie Jones, whose part was very exacting, played remarkably well. Praise must be given to Miss G. Jones, and especially to Miss Bessie Taylor, for their pans. Miss Winnie McDermott played the Irishwoman most amusingly, and in short the whole play went commendably. The singing was pleasing, and the closing piece was particularly well given. Then followed a dance with castanets, which was cleverly and gracefully done by eight daintily-attired young ladies. This item was deservedly applauded. A tambourine song and dance by another party of children followed, and was very cordially received. The next item was a serio-comic sketch, entitled A Slight Mistake," in which the cast was ;LJ.d) Prince Proudly, Miss Winnie McDermott; Sarsnet, Miss Mary Hush i Penelope Perfect, Miss Carrie Rush Rosina, Miss Eleanor Keating and Dorothy, Miss Bessie Taylor. The piece, which was full of good situations, went admirably, aud all the young ladies played very cleverly. Before tho close of the entertainment Canon Hopkins, who was received with loud cheers, said he desired to thank the ladies and gentlemen who had attended that evening, and particularly the Mayor and Mayoress for their presence. lIe reminded the audience that the proceeds were in aid of the new schools, upon which a debt of 11,000 remained. This debt was a source of much anxiety to him, and mauy had sent subscriptions to him who were not able to attend that evening. For this, and for the presence of the audience, he was very grateful. He also de- sired to express the thanks of the young performers for the generous reception which had been given to their efforts. IL-

I Imperial Parliament. I HOUSE OF LORDS.—THURSDAY. I I Lord Keay read a telegram containing particulars I of the fighting in Chitral. It stated that the enemy I lost n.t least 500, and that our casualties were reported I as fifty. I HOUSE OF COMMONS.—THURSDAY. I Mr Asquith brought in a Bill to amend the Coal Mines Regulation Act, particularly in regard to the use of explosives, and it was read the first time. The debate oil the motion for the second reading of the Irish Land Bill was resumed by Mr T. W. Russell, who said he was glad that the leader of the Unionist party had resolved not to challenge a division on the second rea.ding. Colonel Saundersou, as a representative of the Irish landlords, regarded the Rill as iatroduced with the object of sweeping them away as a class.- Mr W. Hedmond called upon the Government to push the Bill forward in Committee side by side with I the Welsh Church Bill, otherwise the House of Lords would reject it at once under the plea that it had not been thoroughly discussed.—Mr Chamberlain said the object of the Bill was to remove almost every single one of the safeguards introduced by the Act of 1881. In its present shape the Bill would be rejected by the House of Lords, but if amended in some directions it would become law. The debate was again adjourned.

I News in Brief. The improvement in the health of Sir Theodore and Lady Martin is maintained. On Saturday an inquest was held at Waenfawr on the body of Edward Fellows, aged twenty, who was killed on Thursday by the explosion of a dynamite cartridge. A verdict of accidental death was re- turned. Mr Llewellyn Williams it is said, has decided not to proceed with his candidature for Cardigan- shire. A Yorkshire paper states that six swallows were seen on Saturday in the vicinity of Thirsk. The Duke and Duchess of Teck will proceed next week to Eaton Hall on a visit to the Duke and Duchess of Westminster. A young man named George Spiers who shot his sweetheart, Mary Rider, in London, on Tuesday night, appears to have made his way straight to Highbury Felds, where he committed suicide by shooting himself. His body was discovered on Wednes- day morning. The girl is still in a precarious condition. From a revised list it appears that there are now on the books of the Institution of Civil Engineers 6.737 members of all classes—there being 17 honorary members (including five princes of the blood), 1,862 members, 5,687 associate members, 355 associates, and 816 students. The Marquis of Queensbury, was charged at the Central Criminal Court on Wednesday, with having published a defamatory libel on Mr Oscar NVilde by leaving at Albemarle Club, a visiting card addressed to Mr Wilde, imputing to him disgraceful conduct. The defendant pleaded justification. Mr Wilde, in cross-examination, admitted having given money to a clerk named Wood who had obtained posses- ion of some letters addressed to him by the defendant's son. Lord Alfred Douglas, and also to having paid smaller sums to other men who approached him with refer- ence to the letters. The case was adjourned. Mr Oscar Wilde was further cross-examined on Thurs- day. Mr Carson, counsel for the defendant, said the Marquis of Queensberry withdrew nothing, and what he had done was premeditatively done. The various men mentioned in the case would be called, and would prove for what purpose they were introduced to Wilde. The man Wood, whom the plaintiff had given money to go to America, and who was sup- posed to be out of the way, would be produced and give evidence. Mr Carson alleged that Lord Alfred Douglas had become so dominated by the prosecutor that ho even threatened to shoot his own father, and Lord Queensberry was bound to have acted as lie did in the interests of his son. Mr Bennett h:is decided not to seek re-election for the parliamentary division of Gainsborough. The Prince of Wales held the third levee of the season at St. James's Palace on Wednesday. The Home Secretary addressed on Wednesday, a great demonstration held under the auspices of the Nottingham Liberal Union. Having dealt with the social and political programme of the party, lie appealed to those conserned in the boot strike, to co- operate jj in the efforts now being made to arrive at in aggreement. Mr Griffith-Boscawen has placed on the paper an instruction having for its object the division of the Welsh Church Bill into two parts—one dealing with disestablishment and the other with dtsendow- ment. On Wednesday the death took place at his resi- dence, Park fie Id, Abergele, of the Rev. E. T. Davies, a well-known Congregational minister, in his 73rd year. Tne five directors of the-Balfour group of com- panies, against whom various charges of fraud and conspiracy have been brought, were yesterday com- mitted for trial at the Central Criminal Court. Bail in heavy amounts was allowed. Mr Asquith informed Sir M. Hicks-Beach in the House of Commons on Thursday, that he could not state the names of the proposed Welsh Church Com- missioners before the Bill went into Committee, but he undertook to give ample notice on the sub- ject. What is known as the religious difficulty" at the St. Asaph Workhouse still remains unsolved. On Thursday a letter from the Local Government Board was read at a meeting of the Board of Guardians, and it was decided to ask the Board to make an inspection of the register which is supposed to indicate the religious creed of -the children. Jabez Balfour's counsel has demanded that, as a condition of extradition, the Argentine Government should require of the British Government that the punishment to be imposed in this country for the offences which are imputed to Balfour should not exceed that which could be inflicted under the Argentine Code. This would mean, it is said, that the maximum penalty would be imprisonment for two years. The Federal authorieties have resolved to defer the surrender of Balfour until this fresh point has been discussed.

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CEFNYBEDD. I A S ENTERTAINMENT WAS hold at Bethlehem Chapel,, on Monday, April 1st, the proceeds being in aid of Mr Enoch Jones, of Tan-yr-Owen, to enable him to pursue his studies at Holt Academy. Mr Joseph Griffiths presided. The usual votes of thanks were passed.

BUCKLEY. j PETTY SESSIONS, THUUSDAX.—iielore 11. iiurl- butt, J. Watkinson, and W. Catherail, Esqrs. .S'/<<'t'< ,-)?/??t'M.—WiHiam Hughea. of the Black Lion, Buckley, was charged by Superintendent Davies with having supplied him with a pint of rum which provad to be adulterated with water, 3J per cent. more than allowed by the Act. The defendant was ordered to pay the costs, £1 Is 6d. Man and Wife, in which Elizabeth Mesham, for whom Mr Marston appeared, was summoned by her husband, Ralph Mesham, for whom Mr Bradloy appeared, with stealing a clock, a pair of sheets, a minor, and a pair of vases, his property. It ai)peared he had been out of work, and had been invited by his friends to stay sometime with them at Saltney. During the stay, he made some observations reflect- in on a young man who paid hij addresses to his wife's sister. There was much ",do about it, so he re- turned home to find that his wife, who preceedeù him, had gone, taking with her the articles mentioned. Their worships tried all they could to bring the parties together, but failed, and eventuailly the case was adjourned to the 9th of May, at Hawarden, to give the parties time to consider their position, aud see whether they could arri ve at some amicable terms. A xxau.lt.—A young lad, named Trevor Shone, was charged by another and a smaller lad, named J. A. Catherail, with assaulting him on the 18th of March, fit Buckley Station. The defeiidant was fined 5s aud 133 costs. Tit for Tat" at Kinncrton.—This was a cross- summona case, the parties being neighbours at Higher Kinnerton. They were named Harlill and Evans, Mr Marston appearing for the Evans'. In the first case, Mrs Hartill charged Mrs Evans with having threatened her on the 21st March. Mr Marston called the defendant, who said the language of the complainant was disgraceful. She preferred a charge against John Harill of threatening her, and their worships being perfectly satisfied that the conduct of all parties on the occasion was exceedingly bad, ordered Mrs Evans, on one side, and John Hartill, on the other, to be bound over to keep the peace for six months in the sum of £5 each, and to pay the costs.

OVERTON. I TIFE hUT: Mu IIGHK.—On I uesday, a tetegraiii was received at Overton from San Remo, Italv, an- nouncing the death of Mr St. Lauretice Robert Morgan Tighe, oi Ashgrove, The deceased gentle- man, who has been ailing for some time, went abroad for the benefit of his health, but unfortunately he made no progress towards recuvery. He had an estate in Ireland. He leaves a widow aud two children. PRESENTATION.—As was reported in the greater I part of our last week's issue, the committee of the subacribers among the tenants of the Brynypys estate to the testimonial to Mr N?i, li?", Jones on his retirament from Mr Peel's ageney, waited upon Mr Jones at his residence in Overton, aiid j presented him with a handsome illuminated address, and a silver cnp and tray. Mr Thomas Studley, as chairman of the committee, made the presentation in very appropriate terms, and Mr Jones, in accepting it, thanked the committee and subscribers for their I liandeome gift, and feelingly referred to his long connection with Mr Peel and his tenantry, and the very kind considiration he had always received from them.

BANGOR-ISYCOED. CON I-'I P',I-tTION.-On Saturday a confirmation ser- vice was held at Bangor Church, when the Bishop of St, Asaph confirmed a number of candidates from the various parishes in the Rural Deanery of Bangor- Isycoed.

I BETTISFIELD. INDUCTION*.—On Tuesday, the Rev. G. II. McGill, rural de;w, inducted the Rev. J. B. Roberts, hte I curate of Worthenbary, to the living of Bettisfield.

I GWERSYLLT AND SUMMERHILL. I SUDDEN DEATH.—Mrs Edward Gough, Bostock I villas, died suddenly on Tuesday morning.

I BWLCHGWYN. THE BOARD SCHOOL.—Among the successful can- didates who s?t for their first va. ceritizsz"t.. I?st December, we find the uaiua of Mr W. Beckett Lloyd, Bwlchgwyn Board School.

I MARCHWIEL. PnESETATIOX.-OIl Saturday, at the Schools, Mr A. A. Walker, the tettcher of the Evening Continua- tion School, was presented with a handsome album and silver-mounted pipe, by those who have attended the class. Mr H. Fowles made the presentation, and the deputation which awaited on Mr Walker con- sisted of Messrs H. Fowles, Richard Fowles, William I Vinney, A. Allmand, and Edward Pritcliard.

OSWESTRY. THE LATE Ma R. H. EI.i.IS.—We regret to record the death, which took place on Saturday night, of Mi- Richard Henry Ellis, one of the best-known solicitors in Oswestry and the district. He had been rather un- well for goiiie diivs, but died unexpectedly before a medical luaii could arrive. Mr Ellis was thirty- eight years of age, and had had a se-it on the Town Council for several years. He frequently appeared as an advocate in the public courts. He leaves a widow and two children. TowN COUNCIL.—The Mayor (Mr G. Perks) pre- sided at the meeting of the Town Council on Monday. —In moving;1, vote of condolence with the family of the late Councillor B. H. Ellis, the Mayor referred in terms of eulogy, to the services rendered by Mr Ellis in the Council.—Alderman Fletcher Rogers seconded the resolution, which was agreed to.—The surveyor's report showed that the leakage of water at Penygwely had increased from 46,000 to 55.000 gallons per day. -Tlie Local Government Board having granted power to the Council to appoint their overseers. Councillors Daniel. Mason, and Spanll were appointed to that oflice.-PILiis of an engine-house lor the electric light company were pas.,ed.-It was agreed to purchase a piece of land adjoing the Smithfield for S68. The Town Clerk said that Mr S. Crimp, London, had offered to make an inspection and re- port on the land proposed for sewage works, for 25 guiueas, and it was agreed to employ him.

CHINA AND JAPAN. An armistice has been arranged between China and Japan for three week- but it only applies to the pro- vinces of Fcng-tien, Pechili, and Shantung, and does not prevent naval and military operations being carried on in other parts. The Japanese have bom- barded the capital of Formosa. The young Japanese who shot at Li Hung Chan has been sentenced to penal servitude for life.

Puni.ie I-IALt-knioii-I the coming events" a.d- vertised to take place at the Public Hall are the performance of Our Boys," and Mr H. Beerbohin Tree's Company in A Hunch of Violets." LECTUKI; ON NOXCONI-OKMITY.—On Friday, March 29tli, the second of the series of lectures, in con- nection with the union of Nonconformists of Wrexham, was given in Hill-street Chapel School- room. The Rev. M. O. Evitus explained the chcme of rewards for essays to be sent in by the scholars of the different Sunday schools on the subject of lectures. The Rev. Moses, Adwy, read the lecture descriptive of the several views thrown on the sheet by the lantern of Messrs Hughes and Francis, which con- sisted of illustrations of Putrian history during the reign of James the first and Charles the first. After the lecture, the Rev. R. T. Williams, pastor of Hill-street, moved a vote of thanks to the lecturer and chairman. The meeting then closed with the singing of the hymn and prayer. The subjsct of the lecture for next Friday is Inde- pendency under the Commonwealth." It will be presided over by the Itev. R. T. Williams.

THE CORN AVERAGES FOR 1894. The returns show a large increase through use of the POSITIVE CORN, WART, AND BUNION CURE. Made by J. F. EDISBURY, M.P.S., NORTH WALES PHARMACY, WUEXIUM.. IQd per Bottle, or Is per Post. An Every Day Affair 0 :? dv 1 I (? r ? ?(: ) Iv Coughs and Colds are daily misfortunes The healthiest man, woman or child is liable to be the next victim. Twenty-four hours can easily bring on a cold a nasty chill, a midnight cough. -FRANCIS'S BALSAM, if administered promptly, will check a fresh cold ,Ind if taken regularly, will cure any affection of the throat chest or lungs. A REMARKABLE TESTIMONY I HENRY BIRD, ESQ., M.D., HIGH-STREET, CHELMSFORD, Writes:- I beg to express my great satisfaction with your Spectacles, which are so admirablYada to my sight. I could not have believed it possible my vieion could have been so much irliproved aaa h relieved at my age, 82." HUNDREDS OF TESTIMONIALS Have been received from grateful wearers, amongst which will be found the following well ka wo names Earl and Countess Lindsay, Lady Mills, Lady Emily Digby, Sir P. D. Dixon Hanj Bart., M.P., whose sight has been benefited by using R Li ANCC- ^^0VEDSpe<g^^ **6/6T £ ft £ D TRA0* »* When all others have failed. PRICES FROM 1/- TO 10/6 FRAN C IS & Co., CHEMISTS AND OPTICIANS, HOPE STREET, AND TOWN HILL, From whom only in Wrexham these celebrated Spectacles and Eye-glasa can be obtaiasd N.B.—All aro stamped H.L., without this nona are genuine.

ROSSETT. Co:n'nnu.TIo:The Parish Church was filled to its utmost capacity on Sunday morning. upon the occasion of the rite of confirmation being administered by the Bishop of St. Asaph. There were presented fifty-four candidates from the Rossett parish, who had been prepared by the Vicar, Rev. Frank James. After the laying on of hands, the Bishop delivered an appropriate address from the words, Blessed be the Lord, my strength," and during his discourse im- pressed upon those who had been confirmed the responsibility they had taken upon them. In the evening there was again a large congregation, when the Vicar preached an eloquent sermon from St. Luke xxii., 62 verse. SACUI;» COSCEKT.—On Wednesday- evening the last of the series of winter concerts was held in the National School, and the attandtice was fairly good. Thanks to the vicar, an excellent programme was provided. The Choral Society acquitted themselves admirably. Mr Reginald Ja.mes and Mr Willis as soloists in the various anthems and the vicar's violin solo were highly appreciated, while Mrs Townsliend and Il's James sang with their accustomed abilitv; and Miss Iloydell, as accompanist. played with her usual skill. A hearty vote of thanks to the per- formers was passed. The following was the pro- gramme Soldiers of Christ, arise." Choral Society (solo) violin solo, Rev. Frank James, M.A.; song, Mrs Townsliend How lovely are the messengers," Choral Society; song, Mrs James, Vicarage; song, Mr Reginald James; "Oh, come let us worship." Choral Society (solo by Mr Wilks being verv ablv rendered) violin solo, Romance," Rev. "Frank James, M.A.; song, Mrs James; song, Mrs Towns- liend; song, Mr Reginald James song, ^Irs James Glory of the Lord," Choral Societv.

FFRWD. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—A successful meeting was held on Tuesday evening. March 26.t11, in the Primitive Methodist Schoolroom, under the pre- sidency of Mr Henry Grifliths. For the best patch, neatly sewn and seamed, the prize was awarded to Miss Dorit Roberts. Best rendering of hymn No. 376 (school hymn-book), the first prize was awarded H. E. Hughes; three competed. For the best worked button-hole, the prize was given to Miss Y- Willams out of six competitors. For the best worked band, the prize was divided between Miss M. Lewis and Miss Dora Roberts. For the carved knife and fork in wood, Mr John Evans wa.s awarded the prize. The prize for the best knitter was divided between Misses Martha Williams, S. E- Poinford. and Dora Roberts. For the best bn.ck stitcher between Misses Sarah Griffiths, Eva Griffiths, R. Evans, S. E. Pomford, and Dora. Roberts. For the best toy wheelbarrow John Evans was deemed worthy of the prize. For the rendering of the hymn No. 258, S.H.B., Mr T. Charles Griffiths was first, and the second prize was divided between Miss Ev:t Griffiths, Miss S. E. Pom- ford, and Miss S. Griffiths; eight competed. For the best herring-bone work, Miss S. E. Pomford won the prize out of five competitors. The Chairman adjudicated on the music and woodwork, and Miss Cotterill and Miss Hannah Williams adjudicated on the sewing, &c.

BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. THE LATE Miss M. JOHNSON.—Amongst those who sent wreaths at the funeral we omitted to mention the name of Mr R. T. Roberts, Wrexham. BHOUGHTON YOUNG MEN'S EISTEDDFOD. — The coliim* -ttee met in the Pisgah Chapel, on Ftiday, March 29th. when the financial results of the recent eisteddfod were reported by the secretary. The total receipts were £73 19s Ojd total expeases X45 83 3d, leaving the substantial balance of £ 28.10s 9d, which it was decided to carry forward for the next eisteddfod.—A lieary vote of thanks to the officers for their excellent services was proposed by Mr John Fisher, seconded by Mr B. Williams, aid carried. The officers are as follow%Messrs. Josei-,h Edwards (president), S. Davies (vice-president), E. Evans (treasurer), and John Davies (secretary), who were unanimously re-elected. It was also agreed that the committee IIILC. early in Septembor to arrange for the next eisteddfod, which will now become an annual event. The following were chosen as a com- mittee to make arrangements for a. presentation to be made to the secretary, Mr John Davies, who h:ts worked so hard to make the eisteddfod a success Messrs. Joseph Edwards, S. Davids, E. Evans, J. Fisher, and C. Cross.

Hunting Appointments. THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS. Saturday, April 6th. Bodrhyddan At 3. p in. Monday, April 8th Kiuruel Thursday, April Ihh. Llaufair Saturday, April13h, ,Coed Coch At 12.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. VNo Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deatns can be inserted unless authenticated bv 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. EDWARDs-March 28ih, at Derwen House, Brou"»hton the wife of J. Edwards, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. G n-rln S-G ITIF Fl THti--V arch 25th, at Hill-street Chapel, Wrexham, by the liev. D. W. Elias Mr Thomas Pheunah. registrar), William Gittins to Annie Griffiths, bith of Aberderfvn, Ruabon. JONI:S—SMITH—March 25th, at BrynvSvnnon Church, Wrexham, by the Rev. W. Mellor' i Mr Thomas Phennah, registrar), William Jones. 38. Chester- street, to Jane Eleanor Smith. 41. Chester-street, Wrexliani. ROCKE—OWKN—March 2Stli. at Mount Pleasant Chapel, Swansea, by the Rev. D. Roberts, Regent's Park, London, Robert Ernest Boeke, second son of Charles liocke, Hatnpstead, to Helena Mary Owen, second daughter of Per. James Owen, Swansea. \v OODALL—JUN'ids—March 28 tli. at Rc-dland-road I I Wesleyan Chapol, Gotham. Bristol, bv the Rev. G. K. Pryor, Mr .John Wtiitride «Wood.iJ', of I Ravenscroft and 7, Mardol-he.id. Shrewsbury, to Marv, second daughter os the lata llr Joseph Jones. of Moretou Valence. I DEATHS. I, COllLF.Y-farch. 31st, at Lleran House, Oswestry, Rebecca, wife of George Coblcy, and youngest daughter of the late Adam Underwood, of Kib- d z lui rivoo l t), Kib- worth Beauchamp, Leicestershire. COCKEI;—March 22nd, aged 23 years, at 38. Cunliffa street, Wrexham, James Cnaries Cicker. COURTNET—March 23rd, aged 10 months, at 98, Maesydre, jiold, Rhocta, daughter of Philip Courtney. Dl'TTOx—March 31st. aged 33 years, at Tv-Coch Cottage, Pensarn, Abergele. Ma-ry Susannah (Tudie), eldest daughter of the late Wiiliam Otlkes, of Chester. DAVIES—March 27th, aged 74 years..John Davies, farmer, Birc'l House. Selattyn, v. ELLIS—March 30th, aged 3S years, at Pool-road. Os- westry, Richard Llarry Ellis. FRANCIS—March 31st. aged 3J years, at Swan-lane, Oswestry, Mary Frai.cis. Foui.Kts—March 31o;t, aged 78 yours. his residence, Latham Hon-e. Livorpool-road, Caester. the Rev. Thomas B, Fonlkes. late icar of Llany- blodwel. GIIIFFITHS—March 22nd. aged 73 years, at The Pake: llawarden, Mary, wife of James Griffiths, late ot Stanstv Farm. GARDNER—April 2nd, aged IS mouths, at V ICtOffl street, Oswestry. Leonard Gardner. 1 ¡ t 4 Lilt e HOUSTON—March 28th. ILL her 75tii year, at 4. hn St. John-street, Chester, Martha, relict L'i John Houston, t ;àn 1joustoll, 24th. a?ed 62 years, at Cl?m, M," ViMas. Mold, John Hughes. jELLICOE—M;u-ch 24th. ?g? 85 years, at 6. !cho street, Che-?r. Anna Jellict!. JONES—March 77 years, at Neii.terrac! Nerquis, Rebecca Jones. JONES—March 25rd, aged 71 years, at the Old _J House, Nerquis, Allen Jones. 1'1:1 JONES—March 22nd. aged 21 years, at the W hiteL"- > Nerquis, Sarah Ann Jones. J',>. JONES—March 27th..?.d 45 ycaM. ?liii? ??-?' Park-terrace. Oi'wè,;try, 1 Elinor LACELOT-hr/¡ 26th. a.-?I 71 ye?. tri"nnr ?ancc)ot.TitcCoit.?. (:,rei-,?rd, th e LL l C '11tIl, late Mr Abraham Lancelot, o?4 Cam i-?"  M<.?.A'M:.rch 23:h. a?d 4 months. HotjcrtErJ?'t ?ird son of William fnidiI.?M-ct MorgM. of ??? caws, n?.?r U-.?\'?tr''  XlELn-mrch 23:h. ?cd 9 m..n:hs. :.tQu.cu.?Tj.j YMd. Us.v?sUv. C?.tr!e. Us\d,l 1::ld, d' n of R '1 ,')", Geor-?e hlch:lr ,0 RicUAurs?-M?-ci, 24:h. Geor? ?'?'??? 0f Pen-v-l ,Oe'l. or wen Ù yc-LM ?'"? y pell-v-  ..oL,L l f t t \">'ll'S CT:UJI" ec the service o? L!Ils N? Ncoed- v-Maen. pmnnect- RODWAY—March 29:h. aged „ 9-t PrL vm?. O?ve.trv. C?trudc Edtth. on? h dau- ter of J. C. and E. liodway. :\1-u"; Sophi¡¡. ROBERTS—March 22::d. aged 5 months, ■ ?Sophia, I t OBEr,T.)- -LI7c. l i 2'?:, -t l. ,15 months, 11,-SOI)hiii? d?ushter of Kiehard and Ly I¡I I?O?._t?  L,:ie Cottage. Se?ttvu. Oswestry. „ J:me- ROBERTS—April 1st, ap?d 4' y?' Sydney, street. Crescent ?.!dtn.?. ?i??"? ?'- 'S-.dMy. wife of Hamnm Ho'jcn=. '41 tyjllo*- ?- ¡ ,}1)6n';us,¡¡.' t STEPIIKNSON—March 26.h. ??c<J -bVL'.).?. q?- l ?'iIJo?- street, O?estry, William U?' ???, "? ?t). of DUrlH:n, ot the Rectory, STDKKEY—March 26th, agel '5 'i< Marchwiel, Rev. Join; The C:lh.. MLH-chv.i?, Rev. Jo'.n: ???? ? The C-iia. WOOLLEY— March 51st, a;_ed -o:1't The Caia. ,rr.,c t 0r. ?co?<i Wrcxh..ni. John ??'? builder. Lla.Jl- sonof the late E, a?va ?\OO?Hey??M1???- ditiam. IN MKM?M-?. -'YiUi.HB I "llory O' JonN?ox-In sad but Iùvmg Johnson, Pi? Power liod?,e I?rsu?-who ?- parted this life April 4th, is?4. Gone, but not forgotten. ,nil ROGEHS—In loving memory of our deax 1:, ace !lll, JJ.' mother, Sai?h RogeM. F?Me 1?. ? Hr?T- ?' who died April 4th, 1894. Another year has gone, Another season come, love And we are nearer those we layet Asleep within the tomb. Thy will be done.

PENYFFORDD.. "till di"- ,iii ais- FLOWER SHOW Commi^ee.—Jnte.  1 ¡i. played by the inhabitants of thi= 1U horti- culture, and a meeting was rMe:?.} ?? ? disca? ways and means for the next do?-er s t. (j0uacill°r au d uieaii-3 for t Ile,, next flower IIcouncillor H- G. Roberts, Tow?- llou. presided, It Wà; shown that the ha,I?nM in hand from the Izot "hol, was ?9 6s, and it was decided to hold the next flowe. show on the 31st of .My. Mr W. ?L Hughes  appointed hon. secretMV. Mr John ?'?.?cept'? the post of tMa.sM'er in Igtee of ? [i.? .? Jones, Derby PM-k, wl.o ?he as re?goed -? ?jgh pressure of business. .¡rr

F, r ?kL L SPECTACL ?, TO SUIT ALL S I ? ? ?r?. 'o.?tt'? noW nu?o'- Mr G. B. heonara, .ur at 42, Hi<'h,street h?vmg had c"_ "'? ::> ,'11 be experience under a first-class OCCU?t, ? ..? be glad to give advice, and to test the V•IHT customers requiring spectacles or e>t a 5S^ b'" J::J 5&4 Printed and publishedior the Proprietors by FREDERIC I BOWSEH 2LLALsox at the Advertiser Office, in the county of Denbigh. April 6tll,1895.

COEDPOETH AND MINERA. (Other Coedpoeth on Page 2.) LOYAL JOHN THOMPSON JUVENILE LODGE, On Saturday afternoon, the members of this lodge numbering over 50, were entertained to a free tea, provided by members of the adult lodge, several of whom attended and assisted.—The tables were laid in the adult lodge room at the Golden Lion Inn.— Whilst the adult members had tea, the boys were allowed a run out. Tea being over and the tables removed, the boys; were again called in, and the remainder of the entertainment began, P.G. Bro. Edward Mostyn presiding. and the following pro- gramme was gone tlirough Dnett violin, A March," Messrs Morris and Higgins address, Bro. Mostyn song. Y d, ofad gofledig," Miss S. Row- lands duett violin, Messrs Morris and Higgins Welsh song, Bro. ltobert Roberts statements of the lodge acconnts for 1894. the secretary solo flute- Welsh air. March of the Men of Harlech," Master I Rober ts—encored, ditto Llwvnonn." Miss S. Row- lands song, The Lifebo it," Bro. Robert Roberts. After a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Humphreys, for the e-.t--elient tea she had provided, the ladies who had so kindly rendered assistance, to the mem- bers of the adult lodge who had subscribed to the treat, and to Brother E. Mostyn for presiding, a thorough enjoyable evening was brought: to ;L close I by singing the National Anthem, God save the Queen," the instruments leading and the company joining in. Those who gave their valuable assist- ance were Mrs Williams, Sonthsc? )Iiss Morris and Miss Jones, Hhosberse and Mrs Jones. Brynhy- fryd P.G. Brother Edward Mostyn and F. Carring- I ton, trustees N.G. Brother D.?Tid Roberts, Vice- I Gmnd Brother H. Hughes, P.G. Edward Hughes, Brother George Jones, Enoch Rogers, John Thomas Howhnd. and Brothers Evan Jones, treasurer, and Thomas Jones, secretary. This lodge is held at the Tabor-hill Boy's School every alternate Saturday, and is now just entering on its fourth year. The funds in hand at the close of 1894 were X52 9s 4d. The lodge is carried on in conjunction with the John Thompson Adult Lodge, h iving funds at December 31st last amounting to iEI,548, making a total for both societies of £ 1.600.

I MOLD. I (Other Mold Xeics on Page 3.) A SUPPOSED MEMBER of THE LONG i'I!!M.—Uur Mold correspondent writes :-The town was visited on Monday and Tuesday evenings by a benevolent gentleman, who, so we are informed, had previously patronised in a like fashion, several other neighbour- hoods in this district, such as Brymbo and one or two other localities. When apprehended at Halkyn, on Wednesday, he gave the name of Robert Wilson, and is a man about 30 years of age, about 5ft. 6in. in height, with very dark features and high cheekbones, having altogether a peculiar look about him. It appears he reached Mold, on Monday afternoon, and arranged with Mr Rees, of Marlow Terrace, for tea, supper, bed and breakfast, hinting it was a more desirable lodging, which, probably, lie would avail himself of. He was going to build a gentleman's residence on the slope of one of the adjoining hills, and wanted particularly to know where building materials were available, but he would inquire next day. Having supped he went to bed, and breakfasted sumptuously the next morning. Having arranged for tea, etc., he went to inquire about materials, and was liO late that evening returning, that rather than return to Marlow Terrace, he went to the house of Mr Jones, in Griffiths' Square, giving still the same account of himself, and in ad- dition, engaging lodgings for six of his men, who would be joining him during the week. Besides that, he engaged a man to look after nis horses at very liberal wages. He told a lady that the man he was building the residence for was an Irishman named Murphy, a Roman Catholic, and with plenty of money, who would prove a benefactor to the Roman Catholic Church in the town. The next morning, after breakfast, he walked to Halkyn, where he gave it out that he was going to build a residence some- thing similar in character to Halkyn Castle, but who happened to pass just at that time but a gentleman dressed in blue with bright buttons, who, eyeing the contractor, asked him whether his name was not so-and-so. No, it was not. "Anyhow," said the officer, Hughes by name, You had'better walk down to Holy well, and, as I have nothing better to do this morning, I'll go along with you to show you the road." They went. and at the police station it was founi he was not the man who was wanted, and he was told to go about his business. He refused, demanding to be compensated for the indignity which had been done him. While the controversy went on, Mr Super- intendent Davies from Mold arrived, who, having listened to the story and looked at the man, ordered him to be detained for further inquiries. The result was that a warrant was granted in Mold for his appre- hension. and he was yesterday (Friday) brought before two Flinrshire magistrates.