Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

WALES.—NORTH AND SOUTH. The main object of this week's National Convention at Aberystwyth—tho consolida- tion of the Liberal forces in the Principality— must of necessity commend itself to all true Welsh Liberals. Wales is a small country, and its national aspirations can only be attained by entire unity of purpose and effort. Welsh Liberals eught to take warning from the immense amount of mischief done to the Irish national cause by Nationalist dissensions, which arc foolish and inexcusable to the last degree. In Wales the jealousy between North and South is equally irrational, and Welsh Liberals who harbour it are simply playing into the hands of their opponents at a most critical time. It is needless to insist that the national interests of the whole country—North and South— are absolutely identical, and it is very unfortu- nate that the success of the effort to secure political unity should have been imperilled by the action of some of the leaders of the South AYales Liberal Federation. At the time of writing, we do not know whether it is likely to weaken the action in the direction of unity of the National Convention at Aberyswitli, but we sincerely hope it will not have that effect. There is always a danger of the friction lurk- ing in the undue multiplicity of organisations for the same object, and the newly-formed Cymru FycM League may do more harm than good, unless it joins heartily in the movement for the formation of a AATelsh National Federa- tion, which, sinking all minor and sectional differences, will represent the whole of Liberal Wales.

The I-'aster Vestries. In consequence of the establish- ment of Parish and District Councils, under the new Local Government Act, the business of the Easter vestries has this year been of a more purelv ecclesiastical character than hereto- fore. IVe are glad to note that with a very few exceptions, silence has been wisely kept at these meetings upon the political subject of Welsh disestablishment. In this diocese delegates to the Diocesan Conference, to be held at Wrexham, were appointed. The VICAU of Wrexham was able to report that the past year has been one of progress. During the present year the erection of the new girl's school at Madeira Hill, towards which Mr OVEKTOX has already obtained contri- butions amounting to 91,300, will be proceeded with, and new west window, presented by the iEoyal Welsh Fusiliers, which will be a great mprovement to the church, will be dedi- catecl. The question was raised as to the legality of admission by ticket" to confirmation services. While we do not in the least doubt that the VICAr. and churchwardens j- acted from the best motives, it is of great import- ance that the rights of the parishioners of free access to their Parish Church should be main- j tained, and there can be no question as to their j legal right to be present at baptisms, confirma- tions, and marriages, as well as at the ordinary Church services, without any restriction except the necessary limits of accommodation. At the close of the ordinary business, a presentation was made by Sir ROBERT EGEKTOX, on behalf of the subscribers, to Mr Sums, in recognition of thirty- eight years excellent service in the office from which he has now retired, as organist of the church.

Sir G. O. Morgan and the hiscsnihlishinent Bill. A timely warning against play- ing into the hands of Tory obstructionists has been given by Sir GEOltGE OSIJORNE MORGAN in his letter to the Chairman of the Welsh National Association. The AVelsh Disestablishment Bill is no doubt capable of improvement, but, considering the openly avowed tactics of the Opposition, we entirely agree with him that the fewer the amend- ments moved from the Liberal side, the better it will be for the cause of disestablishment.

The Baxter Holidays. The brilliant sunshine of this year's Eastertide, despite keen easterly winds, has made it a welcome holiday to multitudes of toil-worn men and women. At holiday times there is a distinct connection between temper- ance and the weather. A wet day tempts a great number of people to spend their leisure time in the public-house instead of in the fresh air, so that a fine Bank Holiday means a sober holiday Apart, however, from the weather, it is gratify- ing to find that we are again learning-slowly it is true, but still learning-the art of amusing I ourselves in rational and healthful ways. The change which has taken place for the better in this respect during the last fifteen or twenty years is most marked. But there is still vast room for improvement, and very many of us still take our pleasures sadly. The carking cares and the "hurry, worry, and waste" of modern life have impaired the buoyancy and elasticity of temperament which enables the people of the sunny South to give themselves up unreservedly to the pleasures of the moment, and there are multitudes to whom our great national holidays are nothing more than an all too brief respite from life's drudgery. The old Greek joyousness may never be for us, but we need not despair of a better time to come when men will realise how foolish it is propter vitam vivendi perdere causas.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT. I THE TAX AT SIDE HUNT MEETING.—This popular and fashionable meeting will be held at Llany- mynecli on Tuesday, April 30th. The card includes a Maiden Hurdle race of R35; the Tanat Side Hunt Cup of £ 30; the Maiden Steeplechase of JMO a Selling Hurdle race of R30; the Llan- drinio Steeplechase of Y,30, and a private sweep- 'stake, which has closed with eight entries. The entries close by six p.m. on Friday, April 26th, to Mr Dumville Lees, Lion Hotel, Llanymynech. Special attention is desired to the fact that there will be an enclosure for carriages of subscribers of El and upwards, tickets for which can be obtained from Mr Dumville Lees, clerk of the course. We have been asked to state that the course will be the usual one, but that the direction of running will be reversed. Programmes may be had from Mr J. E. Jones, 31, Church-street, Oswestry. Mr T. P. Lewis, M.P. for Anglesey, is so far improved in health that he has left Bangor for Llandudno. RUAEON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—This school will re- open on May 1st. An advertisement appears in another column, to which we invite attention. SALE OF AVORK AT FSCLUSHAN.-OU Monday April 29th, Mr Philip Yorke will open a sale of work and rummage sale in the Esclusham Church School at 2.30 in aid of the vicarage debt fund. The Duke of Westminster is having a light railway, about four miles in length, constructed between his Cheshire estate, Eaton Hall, and the Balderton sidings on the Great Western Railway. LLANGOLLEX COUNTY SCIIOOL.-The Llangollen county school for boys and girls opens on May 8tli. The head-master is Mr H. R. Olley, B.A., a distinguished scholar and a successful teacher. The advertisement gives a list of scholarships to be competed for. Lady Henry Grosvenor, daughter-in-law of the Duke of Westminster, having died on December 25th last intestate, letters of administration to her estate have been granted to her husband, Lord Henry Grosvenor, by whom the value of the deceased's personalty is sworn at £ 2,675 19s 5d.

WREXHAM. ¡ IMPENDING IMPROVEMENT.—It is reported on good authority that it is intended to demolish the Talbot lun, and to erect, upon its site, a large hotel. BUOUGUTON SCHOOL Boki-.D.-The name of the contractor who has satisfactorily done railing work for this Board is llr Jenkin Davies, Brook- street, Wrexham, and not Mr Jenkin Jones as previously reported. ON VILIV.-I-lr Martin, jeweller, Hope-street, has on view an eight days' clock, which bears the following inscription Presented to Mr John Hall bv the members and friends of the United Methodist Free Church, Poolmoutli, 1895." EDUCATIONAL.—An advertisement, which we call attention to, announces that the Grove Park School reopens on Wednesday, May 1st. Miss Pierce, of the High School for Girls, intimates that the next term commences on May 2ud. ST. JAMES'S IIALL.—We remind our readers that Mrs Walter Bentley and her excellent company are now at St. James' Hall with a number of dramas, which are admirably played. To-night Joan of Arc" will be given for the last time. WREXHAM GYA, isiu,)i.T lie Public Hall will be occupied on Friday the 26th inst., by the members of the AYrexham Gymnasium, who will give their third annual assault at arms (see advertise- ment.) We are promised a display quite equal to last year's, and trust the assault will be well patronised as it deserves. THE QUEEN'S SCIIOLArsiiip EXAMINATION.—Mr T. A. Rogers, of the National Schools gained the 55th place in the first class in the Queen's Scholarship examination, held last December. There were 1,519 candidates examined, and Mr Rogers was first in the Saltley College list. He was formerly a pupil in the Grove Park School, and a pupil teacher at the National Schools. MAY DAY PROCESSION.—The committee met at the AVynnstay Arms on Thursday evening, Coun- cillor J. AYhittingham presiding. A list of prizes and classes were drawn up, and will be further revised at an adjourned committee on Tuesday. It was announced by the hon. secretary (Mr J. AV. Parry) that His Worship the Mayor had promised two guineas and Councillor J. AVhittingham one gninoa towards the prizes. THE BARNARDO HOMES.—We would draw atten- tion to the entertainment in aid of the "Barnardo Homes," to be held in St. James's Hall on Tues- day next at 3 and 8 p.m. There is a good pro- gramme of musical items, and the tableaux by the young members promise ;to be interesting. The charges for admission are small, and we hope all who can will use the opportunity of helping the great work carried on in connection with these Homes. EASTER DAY.—On Easter Sunday there was Holy Communion at the Parish Church at 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 8 a.m. (choral), and 12.15. At Evensong, carols were sung in lieu of a sermon. The church was tastefully decorated by Mrs Rees. At St. Mark's there was a choral celebration in the morning, no sermon being preached. In the even- ing there was a full cathedral service. The total number of communicants at all the churches in the parish was 852. At St. James' Church, Rhosddu, there were 232 communicants. Ac.-II)F-,T.-We are sorry to hear that Mr John Price, leading alto of St. Mark's choir, met with a serious accident on Thursday in last week. He was engaged at his work at the yard of Messrs Hugh Price and Co., leather manufacturers in Bridge-street. A strap had to be moved from the slack to the fast pulley of one of the machines, and Mr Price, unthinkingly, reached over the machine from the wrong side, and before he could withdraw, his left arm was caught, and both bones were broken. It is satisfactory to know that Mr Price is progressing favourably. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.—Wednesday was the anniversary of the birthday of Lady Palmer of Cefn Park, and in accordance with usual custom her ladyship gave a supper to the employes on the estate in honour of the occasion. There was a large number present. After supper the company adjourned to the hall, when Lady Palmer, who was accompanied by Sir Roger and a number of guests, opened the ball with Sir Roger de Cover- ley. Danciug was continued until an early hour, the proceedings terminating with a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Pettit, Miss Jones, and Miss Gilbert. TnE Boys IMPROVE THE OPPORTUNITY. On Monday, one anxious to visit Sanger's circus came to town on his bicycle. His steed he left resting near one of the tents, and once within the show gave himself up to so thorough an enjoyment of the performance that all thoughts of the bicycle fled. When he came out he sought his vehicle, but could not find it. AVe are told that he had not obtained it yet. Some of the Wrexham boys were seen on Monday night wildly careering on Chester-road on a bicycle, and it is shrewdly sus- pected that they were using one which they had borrowed." ST. MARK'S Cnur.cn.—The services on Sunday will be as follows:—Morning, Te Deum, Ac., Dykes inF. choral communion, to Barnby in E. Anthem, They have taken away my Lord," Stainer. In the evening the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis will be to Barnby in E, and in place of a sermon the Hymn of Praise" (Men- delssohn) will be sung by the choir, augmented for the occasion. Mr F. Pullein, A.R.C.O., will preside at the organ, and Mr C. Morton Bailey, Mus. Bac., F.R.C.O. will conduct. The solos will be taken by Misses Hughes and Sotliern, and Messrs Edwards and Harris. AGRARIAN OUTRAGE.—The police are just now investigating an act of cruelty which may justly be termed an agrarian outrage." On Monday morning a grey horse belonging to Mr Thomas Bryan, travelling hawker, Briedden View, Llany- mynech, was found in its field off Bryuycabanan- lane with a gash in its throat, The wound was about nine and a half inches long, and was an inch in depth. The injury was so seiious that the animal had to be destroyed. Mr Bryan only purchased the animal on the previous Wednesday, and paid 919 10s for it. Inspector Robinson and Sergeant Roberts, on behalf of the police, and In- spector Clark, of the R.S.P.C.A., have the matter in hand, but so far no arrest has been made. J OBITUARY.—Mrs Eleanor Jones, the wife of Mr Ed. Jones, Bryn Menai, Chapel-street, Wrexham, died on Thursday, April 11th, at the age of fifty years. The funeral took place on Wednesday at the new cemetery, Ruabon-road, when friends attended from many parts of the country. Deep sympathy is felt with the bereaved family. The Rev. E. Moses, of the Adwy, impressively con- ducted the service at the cemetery. Wreaths were sent by the following friends :—Mr and Mrs C. Dodd, Mr Farrington, Mr and Mrs Smith, Mr and Mrs Charles Jones, Mr and Mrs Houghton, Mr and Mrs Stokes, Mr and Mrs Rudge, Mrs Cross, Mr and Mrs T. Parry, Mrs Roberts, Mrs Wil- liams, Mrs McHale, Messrs. Mills, Parry, and Williams. Messrs. Parry and Williams were the undertakers. WREXHAM AND THE HOLIDAYS.—The weather during the Easter Holidays was particularly fine, and consequently a very large number of people took advantage of the rest from business, and went abroad. There was a very large railway traffic on Good Friday, and the Eisteddfod at the Public Hall attracted very many. On Easter Monday the weather continued to be of a most truly holiday character, and the railways were very busy. At the Great Western Station nearly 2,500 persons were booked, 233 going to the final cup tie at Welshpool, over 200 going to Liver- pool, 58 to Manchester, and many to Llangollen, Festiniog and Barmouth. From the Central Station over 2,000 passengers were sent away on Monday, and 1,600 on Saturday. Sanger's circus gave two performances on Monday, which were very clever, and were witnessed by enormous audiences. Both railways were made very busy by the traffic which the show attracted from Brymbo. LUCAS'S HORSE SALE.—On Thursday, Messrs Lucas and Co., of Liverpool, held a spring horse show and sale, at their Wrexham Repository, when 150 horses were catalogued. Trade was good, and a number of horses changed hands at very good prices. The prizes were awarded by the judges, Messrs Wm. Hill, Liverpool, and Benjamin Duff, V.S., Liverpool, as follows t- Heavy waggon marc or gelding for town work—1, Mr Edward Woolrich, Pinfold Farm, Rossett 2, Mr Joseph Ellis, Coed Mawr, Hope Mountain 3, Mr Edwin Cunnah, Black-lane Farm, Pentre Broughton, near Wrexham. Light waggon or van mare or gelding-I, Mr Edward Hollies, Crescent Place, Wrexha.m. Mare or gelding, exceeding 15-2—1, Mr John R. Pritchard, Pool- street, Carnarvon 2, Mr G. Pritchard, Bradley, Gresford. Cob mare or gelding over 13 hands and not exceeding 14-2-1, Mr R. F. Walker, The Cross, Ellesmere. MEMORIAL STONE LAYING AT RHOSDDU. We would call the attention of our readers to the advertisement which announces that on Monday next, at 3.30, Mr Edward Evans, of Bronwylfa, will lay the memorial stone of a new Presbyterian Mission Church, in Park-street, Rhosddu. MUSICAL LECTURE.—On Wednesday, the Rev. H. F. Kelvey will give a lecture on Christian Song its history and victories," at 7.30, in the Wesleyan Church, Brynyffynnon. Mr AV. Ellis will preside, and Miss Emily Wright, the choir, and Mr Cli. W. Thomas will give musical illustrations. The admission is free, but a. collection will be made for evangelistic work. BANK HOLIDAY AT RHOSROBIN.—On Monday, an interesting gathering assembled at the Rhosrobin Young Men's Institute, when a tea and dance was organised for the benefit of the newly formed Rhosrobin Brass Band (of which Mr Sam Lloyd, Wrexham, is the able bandmaster.) The weather was all that could be desired, and an excellent tea was provided at the Institute, the general arrangements being kindly superintended by a number of friends, who take a kindly interest in the new band, including Mr Hogg, Mrs Jones, Gwersyllt; Mr, Mrs, and the Misses Hughes, Rhosrobin Shop Mr George Jones, etc. The band is much indebted to these ladies and gentle- men for their efforts to encourage musical talent in the district. After tea there was dancing to the strains of the band, on the green adjoining the Institute,r-tnd a very pleasant evening was thoroughly enjoyed. At the close "of the pro- ceedings, the Rev. Silas Evans delivered a short address, congratulating the band on the progress, and wishing it every success in the future. We understand that it is the intention of the baud to play for dancing every Friday evening during the coming season. EASTER AT ST. MARY'S CiiuRcn.—As it is a rule of the Roman Catholic Church that all members of that Communion must receive the Blessed bacrament at Easter, the three masses at St. Mary's Church, on Sunday, were attended by very large congregations. The eleven o'clock mass was sung by the Rev. Father Cummins, and the Very Rev. Henry, Canon Hopkins preached a most impressive and appropriate sermon. The music was" Sanctus" and Agnus Dei from Farmer's Mass in B flat, and the "GIorhL" and" Credo" were from Mozart's No. 7. The offertorium was the Pro Peccatis" from Rossini's "Stabat Mater," which was admirably sung by Mr Hugh Gwynne (son of Mr Hugh Rowlands, chemist, Bridge-street). Mr Gwynne also sang the solos throughout the morning with conspicuous success. In the evening, the Rev. Father Cummins preached an admirable discourse from the words, "I know that my Redeemer liveth." The music was AVebbe's Hiec Dies," Zingarelli's "Lauchte," the solo being excellently sung by Mr Frank Bierne, Plasderwen, Steinforth's 0 Salutaris," and "Tantum Ergo," the Rev. E. Johnson's Litany," and Murphy's Adoremus." Canon Hopkins gave the Benediction. Mr Aldhelm Parfitt presided at the organ with his accustomed skill. The church was beautifully decorated by I the Nuns.

THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD OF 1895. The Gorsedd of the bards of the Isle of Britain has issued the syllabus of subjects for the Gorsedd examination of candidates for Eisteddfod degrees at the Llanelly Eisteddfod. Exiiininzitions will be held at various centres throughout the Principality some time before the Eisteddfod, and the degrees will be conferred upon the successful canlliàates at the Gorsedd meetings on the day of the Eisteddfod. For the bardic degree the examiners are Borw, Ceulauydd, and AVa-tcyn Wyn for the ovate degree, C^dvan, Dyfed, and Hawen and for the musical degrees, Alaw Ddu. The registrar of the Gorsedd is Eifionydd, editor of the Geninen, Carnarvon.

MEDICAL FRAUDS.—CAUTION. No imposition can be meaner than foisting upon a sick man a worthless substitute for the medicine that will restore him to health. Newspaper reports of wonderful cures effected by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People have led many to seek this remedy but the public is warned against worthless pilis sold loose, or by the dozen or hundred, and against imita- tions purporting to be the same as Dr. AVilliams' Pink Pills and cheaper." No substitute is cheap Dr. Williams' Pink Puis cure, while the others are of no effect. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are not like other medicine, and no retailer can prepare them. They are only sold in wooden boxes, about two inches long, with directions, in a pink wrapper, printed in red, with the full name, Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. If in doubt, send tho price (2* 9cl—or 135 9d for si x boxes)-o Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, 46, Holborn-viaduct, London. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are a sure remedy for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis locomotor ataxy, St. Vitus' dance, nervous headache, scrofula, chronic erysipelas, etc. They are not a purgative, but they restore pale and sallow complexions to the glow of health, and are a specific for troubles peculiar to the female, while in men they effect a radical cure in all cases arising from worry, overwork, or excess of any nature.

-'U_- n FLINT. PREACHING MEETING.—On Good Friday the Welsh Congregationalists held their annual preaching meet- ing, when sermons were delivered by the Revs. Pro- fessor Davies, M.A., Bangor, Robert Thomas, Liverpool, and R. Jones, Pentre, Carnarvon. The services were well attended throughout. STOPPAGE OF A COLLIERY.—On Saturday last the remaining number of men who were working for the Flint Coal and Cannel Company ceased work, owing to a notice from the masters declaring they must close the colliery unless the men consented to accept a very considerable reduction in their wages. Tne masters assert, that notwithstanding every effort on their part owing to the colliery being a very expensive one to work, they have not received one penny dividend on their capital for upwards of two years, but on the contrary that they have lost a large sum of money, and therefore in order to keep the place going they demand a. return to the rate of wages paid in the year 1888, and that the present scale of wages is 30 per cent. higher than in that year. AVe are given to understand that, under the exceptional circum- stances in which the masters are placed, the men are willing to try to meet the masters in a reasonable manner, and it is sincerely hoped that negotiations will at once be opened, and that both parties will arrive n.t a satisfactory basis of settlement. The oldest inhabitants of the town say that they ne ve remember having experienced such depression as already exists in the place. Anere are, however, some signs of improvement, a large number of men have had temporary employment on the new Wirral Railway, and it is rumoured that a company is about to start working the old Wern Colliery at Bagillt, and utilising the works known as the Sop Works, Bagillt, for the manufacture of pottery. APPOINTMENT OF OVEKSI:EKS.—-The Flint Town Council have obtained powers under Section 33 of the Local Government Act, 1894, to appoint overseers for the parish of Flint and Coleshill Favvr, and have appointed Messrs. O. W. Jones, chemist, and John Lloyd, builder, for Flint, and Messrs. Jesse Winter, Cornest, and John Kendrick, Coleshill, for Coleshill Fawr. It appears that only one other municipal borough in the Principality has applied for and obtained these powers, namely, Beaumaris. WEDDINGS.—No fewer than nine weddings have taken place here within the last few days. Among them are the following :—Mr Richard Hughes Evans, only son of Mr Richard Evans, Pentre Farm, ex- town councillor, to Miss Annie Bowen, daughter of Mr R. W. Bowen, Chester-street, ex-town councillor, which took place at the Parish Church, on Wednes- day. On the same day at the AVelsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Mr Joseph Davies. of Quarry Farm, was married to Miss Mary Owen, daughter of Mr John Owen, butcher, &c., Mount-street, Flint. In the unavoidable absence of the Rev. Josiah Jones, through illness, the Rev. J. D. Williams, Welsh Congregational minister, officiated. A WEDDING AT FLINT. I Great interest was manifested by the inhabitftnts of the ancient borough town of Flint, in the marriage of the Rev. Thomas Hughes, visar of Buttington, near AVelshpool, and Miss Maude Dyson, eldest daughter of Alderman Dyson, J.P., Mayor of Flint. The interesting ceremony took place in the Parish Church on Thursday, when the church was well filled. Some time before the service began, the less fortunate of the public having assembled in a vast crowd around the residence of the bride, and the entrance to the church, anxious to catch a glimpse of the wedding parky, and showering rice on the happy couple. The residence of the bride being situated opposite the Parish Church, carpets had been laid across the street to the church doors. The best man was Dr. Hughes, brother of the bridegroom, and the bridesmaids were Miss Maggie Dyson and Miss Bessie Dyson, sisters of the bride. The bride was given away by her father. During the service, which was choral, Mr E. J. H. Williams presided at the organ, and at the close of the service, Dr. Bridge, Chester, gave the wedding party and the audience, a rare musical treat, the wedding march and a selection of music being rendered by him. The Rev. W. LI. Nicholas, M.A., officiated, assisted by his curates the Revs. O. Davies, and T. J. Roberts. The bride was elegantly attired in white satin, with a wreath of orange blossoms and white veil, and carried a lovely boquet of white flowers. The bridesmaids were also very prettily atttired in white silk, and wore black hats trimmed with gold and black, and carried beautiful bouquets of daffodils. Mrs Muspratt, Cornish Hall, sentjher carriage an d pair to convey the happy couple to the railway station. and they lett Flint by the 4.24 p.m, train en route for the vicarage of Buttington, carrying with them the good wishes of a numerous circle of friends. The presents were very numerous and costly. In the evening a recep- tion was held at the Guildhall, where a large party of relatives and friends were entertained by the parents of the bride.

IN WREXHAM there are many well M known Firms, the genuineness of whose goods is almost a household word but there is probably no older business in the town, and certainly none whose reputation stands higher than that of MESSRS ROWLAND & Co., CHEMISTS, in the CENTRE OF HIGH-STREET, WREXHAM. At the time the cannon was thundering upon the battle field of Waterloo-and this was June, 1815, the gentle clang of the pestle and mortar could have been heard in their shop, which was kept in those days by the grandfather of the present proprietors. 833j

I THE YOUNG MEN'S CHAIR EISTEDDFOD. I THE ADJUDICATION IN THE BAND CONTEST. The Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Gwvr Ieuainc was held in the Public Hall, Wrexham, on Good Friday, when so long a programme was presented that it was found necessary to begin shortly after ten o'clock. At the morning meeting, the chair was occupied by Mr Philip Yorke, of Erddig, and the conductor was Eifionydd. A number of bardic addresses having been given, Mr W. Trevor Evans sang the Eisteddfod song,for which he selected Mary Lee," that delightful composition of which one never tires. He gave an admirable rendering-, and was loudly applauded.—Mr Yorke, in his address, said it was with the greatest of pleasure that he had accepted the very kind invitation of the committee of the Eisteddfod to come, and be its president that morning. All he regretted was, however, that he was such an unworthy president that much of what had taken place had had to be explained to him on account of the fact that he was wholly ignorant of his native language. (Hear, hear.) But unfortunately that part of his education had been neglected, and he found that as he grew older it became more difficult to acquiie a language. It had been part of his ex- perience to have travelled a great deal, but he came home with an increased love for his native land, and since his residence in it he had come to love it more and more. (Applause.) He congratulated the gentle- man who would win the bardic chair, and hoped that as the day grew the audience would enlarge. There were some who rather objected to any meeting of that kind being held on good Friday. All honour to them for their opinion, but for his own part he hoped that no one "ould keep Good Friday in a worse way. (Applause.) The prize of JE1 Is for a pencil portrait of Alderman R. W. Evans was awarded by Messrs. T. H. Jones and M. J. Gummow to Mr "Wm. Hughea, of Vat. Hu g hea, of Cerrigyclruidion. Miss Price Davies, 76, High-etreet, Blaenau Festiniog, formerly of Wrexham, won the prize for a pair of slippers. Eleven Englvnion were sent in upon The Baker," and Drui'syn awarded the prize to Mr ii. G. Hughes, of Llanrwst. The soprano competition attracted ten competitors, the test piece being The Flower's Message (W. Davies), a song upon which there is a great run just now. The ten ladies were reduced to four, and the competition was not especially interesting. The first singer, who was quite young, sang with much effect, and showed a, voice sympathetic and pleasant. The next singer had a hard voice, and was uncertain in intonation. The lady who followed had a voice of peculiar quality, but gave a fair reading. The last young lady sang with much success, but like all who sang betrayed a slight tendency to faulty intonation. Mr David Jenkins, Mus. Bac., the musical adjudica- tor awarded the prize of 10s 6d to the last singer, if iss Caroline AVright, of Cefn Mawr. The prize of ZE5. offered for the choir of twenty-five to thirty-five, mixed voices, who should best sing The Summer's Bride," by Mr J. Price, Beulah, attracted five choirs. The Bwlchgwyu Choir, conducted by Mr Robert Jones, sang first, and gave a very fair performance. The sopranos were at ritre intervals uncertain, and the altos were rather powerful. The Gwenfro Choir, led by Mr Dan Thomas, sang without accompani- ment, and gave a rather listless performance. The commencement was poor, but towards the close the singing improved. The quality of the voices was good. The Otfa Glee Society, conducted by Mr George Mitchell, followed, also with- out accompaniment, and began in excellent style, and the promise of the beginning was not broken, for this party sang most creditably. The Rhos Tonic- solfa Choir, conducted by Mr Edward Davies, was the next, and they gave a vigorous performance, and lacked in that delicacy and lightness, which in our opinion the piece requires. The choir secured the hearty cheers of the audience. The only choir which entered, but did not sing, was the Rhyl Glee Party, led by Mr E. H. Vaughan. Mr Jenkins awarded the prize to the Rhos choir, a result which proved very popular.—A prize of XI was offered for the best per- formance of Mr J. H. Roberts' pleasing quartett, What is fair," and there were nine entries. Two parties sang in public, viz., the party from Brough- ton and one from Bwlchgwyn, and gave fair perfor- mances. The prize was awarded to the second party. —Mr Hughes at this juncture proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Yorke for presiding over the meeting, and in doing so referred to the services which the family of Erddig had rendered to W-,tles.-A-lr Robert Thomas seconded, and the vote was carried by the audience uprising.—Mr Yorke briefly responded, and said that was the first eisteddfod he had presided over, and considered that it was a step towards that position of which he was ambitious, namely, to be a true and loyal son of Cambria. (Cheers.) In the male voice competition a prize of ten guineas was offered for the best singing of The Pilgrims," by Dr. Parry, and there were live entries, and all sang. The choirs were Gwalia Male Voice Choir, Liverpool (conductor, Mr John Roberts), Manchester Cambrian Male Voice Choir (Mr J. Davies). Parti o r Dyffryn Glynceiriog (Mr Hugh Jones), Rhos Male AToice Choir (Mr Henry Jones), and the Walton Male Voice Choir (Air J. O. Jones). The Liverpool choirmaster gave a most refined read- ing, but his vocalists lacked in intonation, which marred an otherwise satisfactory rendering. The choir from the rival port followed, and gave an excellent performance, the bass soloist being parti cularly fine. The Glynceiriog choir sang satis- factorily, but there was a failure in tune, a fault which was remarkably common. The Rhos choir, which followed, gave a very good performance and the Walton choir, which sang last, gave an excellent reading. It only remains to be said that the whole competition was of a most interesting character, and showed a very high degree of successful male voice choir training. Mr Jenkins, in a long judgment, awarded the prize to the Rhos choir. There was a large attendance at the afternoon meeting, and Mr Daniel Price secured great ajDplause by his singing of "Hen Wlad y Menyg Gwynion (D. Emlyn Evans). It was announced that Mr O. M. Edwards, of Oxford, would have presided, but owing to illness in his family he was unable to attend. His place was taken by the Rev. M. O. Evans, of Wrexham, who pointed out that there were two great questions before the country—education and the unity of Wales, The Renaissance in the Principality dated from 1871, when the English Universities were thrown open to Welsh Nonconformity, with the result that O. M. Edwards was an Oxford professor of history Henry Joi.es. professor of moral philosophy at Glasgow University and John Rhys, Principal of Jesus College, Oxford. (Applause.) It resulted also in the awakening of the national sentiment, with the result that a miner from South Wales and the son of a tenant farmer from North AVales were returned to represent native constituencies. (Cheers.) The unity of Wales was the present motto, and the people were beginning to recognise as they never had before their national autonomy. They were beginning to rally round common centres. The revival of interest in the AVelsh language was a salutary sign. and it was more widely spoken, and more widely read than ever. (Hear, hear.) There was also a revival of interest in na- tional institutions—St. David's Day and the Eistedd- fod, the latter being a kind of moving university at which people of all grades, creeds, and politics met for the promotion of national health and wealth. The University Colleges, the Intermediate Schools, the extension of local government through parish and County Councils, and lastly the incorporation of the Welsh University, were all phases of the Welsh revival. and some were sanguine enough to see in these, the promise of a National Council, if not of a National Church. (Cheers.) In the duet competi- tion—tenor and bass—for which the prize was 15s, the test piece was Arwyr Cymru Fydd," by the late R. S. Hughes, which, it need hardly be said, was full of melody. It was sung three times, and the coin- petition was interesting. Mr Jenkins awarded the prize to Messrs Thomas Edward Jones, Llanarmon, and Thomas Edwards, Rhos. The prize of one guineas for the Welsh essay was won by Mr J. H. Roberts, of Bala. The subject was" Yr adfywiad Cenedlaethol presenot yn Nghymru, a'i ddylanwad a.'r Gymru Fydd." The prize for quartette sight signing was won by a pa.rty led by Miss M. C. Roberts, Llandudno. In the bass solo the test was Dr. Parry's well-kucwn song The Noble Boy of Truth," and the competition was an excellent one. The prize wa.s awarded to Mr J. O. Hughes, Burton.-The Brass Band contest proved of much interest. The test piece was the dramatic glee, "Hail Apollo" (by Round), and the prize was £10 10s in cash and a cornet by Besson valued at S9 9:3. The three bands which contested were the Eccles Borough Brass Band, conducted by Mr A. Owen the Rhos Brass Band, Mr R. Rimmer; and the Wrexham Borough Brass Band, Mr G. Turner. During the performance of the Eccles Band, one of the members fell in an epileptic fit. Fortunately he was attended by Dr. Richard Evans, Ruabon-road, who was in the audience, and was soon able to report that the poor fellow was in no danger. The band continued playing throughout, and gave a fiue performance. The lihos Band, which followed, is to be congratulated upon the excellence of its performance, which showed good results of careful training. The AVrexham Band played last, and during its performance Mr James Ingham was seized with a slight faintness, and had to retire, but fortunately he was able to return. This band gave a very careful and intelligent render- ing.-At the close of the morning meeting, all tlgee bands competed in a march competition, and-nlr Wilfrid Jones now adjudicated in both competitions. He awarded the prize of one guinea for the march to the AVrexham Borough Band, and divided the prize for the competition in the Hall between the Eccles and the Wrexham Borough Bands. In his adjudi- cation upon the performa.nce of the dramatic glee, Mr Wilfrid Jones (who had been screened during the performance) said Band No. 1 (Eccles) opened very fairly. The E flat soprano was slightly out of tune. The cornet player seemed tired and his lip had gone. For all this, the first movement was very well played. In the next movement, the E flat was de- cidedly out. AVhen playing together, the ba.nd ex- hibited good attack, and was most effective. The euphonium solo sounded like a baritone, and was too bare. The cornet solo was very good, but it would be quite as well for the player to keep to the same tone-colour throughout. The upper register was bright, but not so in the lower, in the lento, tne tenor horns were out. All the movements, save the last, were taken too slow. Band No. 2 (Rhos) played decidedly too roughly from beginning to end. The tone was harsh. As he said, each band played remarkably well, but this band could be toned down with advantage. The E flat soprano was cleanly and neatly played, and was better than in Band No. 1. The euphonium player had a good tone, but played less artistically than the player in Band No. 1. The performance of the band was very creditable. Band No. 3 (Wrex- ham) was well in time, but in the agitato movement some accident happened to the cornet, but the solo was well taken up. The moderato was very good, and the E flat soprano was well played. The allet/ro was a little roughly played, but the band went well together. The euphonium player in this band was distinctly the best. The band gave the piece with satisfactory finish. In his opinion the competition lay between Bands Nos. 1 and 3. At the same time he did not wish to say anything which would dis- courage Ba.nd No. 2. but he must declare that it was not as good as No. 1 or No. 3. He felt that I he could not do otherwise than divide the prize between Bands No. 1 and No. 3. (Cheers.) The next item was to receive the decision of the adjudicators, Uwfa. Mou and Llawdden (neither of whom was present) upon the ode upon the subject Pwy yw hwn sy'n dod o Edom." The prize was a chair worth 4 gs., and there were six competitors. The prize was awarded to Grey," who was not identified. In the tenor competition the test piece was" The Lord is my Shepherd," by Mr David Jenkins. The prize was awarded to Mr Thos, Edwards, Rhos. The last item on the programme was the chief choral com- petition, the test piece being Aurora Comes," by Mr T. Price. A pri-:e of X20 and one guinea's worth of music. There were two entries, viz. St. Tudno Choral Society, conducted by Mr George Edwards, and the Wrexham Orpheus Choral Society, conducted bv Mr Wr. M. Roberts. The Llandudno choir glve a tasteful and effective rendering upon which the members and their conductor, Mr George Edwards, are to he congratulated. The AVrexham Society sang, as Mr Roberts always insists upon the members singing, in the most refined way, and their performance was IIIL) -t pleLLsinlg. Mr Jenkins awarded the prize to the Wrexham choir. A vote of thanks to the Rev. M. O. Evans for presiding was proposed by Mr W. A. Lewis, and seconded by Mr Dan Thomas, and carried. Kindly references were made to the absence of Hwfa Mou and Eryrog, and resolu- tions concerning them were passed. It only remains to say that Miss Harris, Gorsty Heys, AVrexham, acted as accompanist with excellent taste. The committee worked well, and Mr Dan Thomas, as treasurer, and Mr W. A. Lewis and Mr R. Dodd were the secretaries. In the evening a concert was held, under the pre- sidency of his Worship the Mayor (Air Charles Mur- lees), the Mayoress and party being present. The programme, in addition to performances by the successful choirs, soloists, duettists, and the quartett, incluled items by Miss Juanita Jones, Miss Harris, Mr W. Trevor Evans, and Mr Daniel Price. In his opening speech the Mayor expressed his sincere pleasure at being present. He pointed out that the Eisteddfod was promoted by the young men in town, and any loss upon the undertaking would be serious to them, yet they had that day offered prizes amount- inZ to nearly £ 140. (Hear, hear.) He was told that had Wrexham a hall worthy of Itself, this amount would ba exceeded, so that the National Eisteddfod would have to look to its laurels. (Laughter.) It was, no doubt, due to competitive meetings like those which had produced the magnificent Borough Band which, but for the unfortunate illness of the band- master, would have been able to show their competi- tors from a distance what they could do. (Applause.) -iss Juanita Jones, whose delightful voice has been heard previously in Wix-xaum, sang A drea.m of Paradise (Hamilton Gray) with charming effect, and was cordially applauded. Air Trevor Evans gave the air, How vain is man," iu a most grotesque way, and as a,n encore gave a quaint Welsh son most pleasingly. Mr Daniei Price's first song was Biddy Aroon," which was very amusing, splendidly eung, and encored. The Rhos Ilale Voice Choir repeated u Tlie Pilgrims," and deserve special mention for their fine performaiv-e. The duet, The Fisher- men." sung by Messrs Evans and Price, opened the second part, and was given with much vigour. Miss Harris contributed [L piano solo, AVeber's "Invitation to the waltz," and in it this gifted young lady exhibited much taste as well as technical skill. Miss Juanita Jones sang Alone on the raft," and agin won goldeu opinions. Mr Price sang" I rage," and" 0 ruddier than the cherry," and Air Brans Dy delyn mwy nid yw," and after a complimentary vote to the Mayor, the concert closed. [The forcjoimj report appeared in our Saturday morning's edition.]

THE BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH AND THE REY. YENABLES WILLIAMS. Some months ago an order was issued directing the Rev. W. Arenables AVilliams, Vicar of Llandrillo- yn-Rhos, to hold AVelsh services in that parish church. Mr AVilliams at once, in pursuance of the order, advertised the fact that Welsh services were being held in Llandrillo Church, and these though being poorly attended were continued till two or three weeks ago, when a serious attack of illness incapacitated the vicar from attendance at any of the church services. Under these circumstances the vicar obtained the assistance of two other clergymen in the district. The following correspondence took place on the subject:— Diocesan Registry, St. Asaph, 2nd April, 1895. Dear Sir,—Will you be good enough to inform the Bishop whether Welsh service has been held at Liandriiio-yn-Rhos Church in accordance with the Bishop's request of February 10th, 1894, and in accordance with your promise to obey the same ? I am also directed to give you formal notice that you must not employ any clergyman to take duty at Llan- drillo-yn-Rhos who his not received the Bishop's licence to officiate. Be so good as to give your immediate attention to this letter.—Yours, Sic., HENRY CLEAVEE. The Vicarage, Colwyn Bay, April 3rd, 1895. As one of the senior clergy in the diocese, I claim to be treated with proper respect, and to receive a personal communication on important subjects from the Bishop, and not through any official.—Yours, &c. W. VEXIBLES WILLIAMS. To Mr H. A. Cleaver." ii st AsfLl)li, Am-il 4th, 1895. Dear sir,-I am in receipt oi yours of yesterday. The Bishop is from home. In a matter of this nature I cannot see what difference it makes whether the Bishop writes himself or through one of his officials. In any case, if you do not choose to reply to my letter, you may depend upon it tue Bishop will not repeat his request.—I am, ifcc., IIBN-IIY A. CLEAVER. The Pev. W. Yenables AVilliams." The Vicarage, Cohvyn Hiv. April 5th 1895. To the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph. The Rev. W. VelHLbJes W illiams having seen by the newspapers to-day that the Bishop of the diocese is going to consecrate St. Paui's Church (Colwyn Bay) at eleven on Sunday next, will be glad if he will preach a Welsh sermon at the 9.30 a.m. service that day at Liandrillo Church. No reply was recieved to this, neither was the Bishop present at Llandrillo at the service, which had been announced every week for more than twelve months." A.

THE DENBIGH BOROUGHS. There is nothing fresh to chronicle concerning the work of selecting a Liberal candidate for the Borough. The Council meets on Saturday, after which it is hoped that an announcement of Interest ma.y be made.

—— Births, Marriages, and Deaths. x o Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths can be inserted unless authenticated by the name and adclress of the sender. The charge for insertion is One Shilling, but if the announcement is accompanied with any additional remarks Two SHILLINGS. BIRTHS. DUNKLEY-April 10th, at Edge-lane, Liverpool, the wife of F. C. Dunkley, of a daughter. MOKRALL—April 6th, at Plas Yolyn, Ellesmere, the wife of Cyrus Morrall, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. ALDERSON—MATTHnwn—April 15th, at the Congre- gational Church, Cefn, by the Rev. E. M. Edmunds, Ruabon (Air J. Denbigh Jones, regis- trar), George Alderson, Bridge-street, Ruabon, to Margaret A. Matthews, Church-street, Rhos- ymedre. DAVIES—JONES—April 13th, at the English Chapel, Hill-street, Rhos (Mr J. Denbigh Jones, regis- trar). Thomas Davies, Owens' Croft, Rhos, to Sarah Jones, School-street, Rhos. LEACH—PARKER—April 15th, at St. Mary's Within the Walls, Herbert Phillip Leach, Wellington House, Southport, to Mary, daughter of the late William Parker, Rossett. PRICK—ELLIS—April 14th, at Marchwiel Church, Joseph Ellis Price, of Willow-road, AVrexham, to Elizabeth Ellis, of Rhosrobin. WILLIAMS—JONES—April 11th, at Zion Chapel, Regent-street, AVrexham, by the Rev. R. E. Morris, M.A. (Air J. Denbigh Jones, registrar), Robert Lloyd Williams, Acrefair. Ruabon, to Mary Elizabeth Jones, Birch Hill, Llangollen. DEATHS. ANKERS—April 9tli, in her 85th year, at 23, Sumpter Pathway, Hoole, Chester, Sarah, eldest daughter of the late Joseph Ankers, of Harthill. ASTLF.Y—April 17tli, aged 15 years, at Pentre School, Broughton, AVrexham, Jessie May, fourth daughter of Mr Edwin Astley. BllIERLEy-On Easter Monday, April 15th, aged 60 years, at Grey Friars, Chester, John Colley Brierley. DAVIE-April 15th, aged 38, at Oswestry, Thomas Davies. DAVIEs-April 4th, aged 43, at Penplanc, Moelfre Llansilin, John Davies, carrier. Tl n 1 -1 nn ^LLSON— Apru zna, .tgea iv years, at Mount Pleasant, Saltney, Peter Ellson. FIRMIN—April 4tli, in his 81st year, at Eaton Rectory, Congleton, the Rev. John Palmer Firmin, formerly of Odd Rode. HAXKEY—April 12th, aged 51 years, at Hampton Croft, Malpas, Lee Hankey. HAMNETT—April 10th, aged 74. at Ifton Heath, St. Martins, Thomas Hamnett. JONES—April 6th, aged 55, at Mount-street, Llan- idloes, John Jones. LARGE—April 8th, at 11, Bunce-street, Chester, Minnie, the beloved wife of S. H. La.rge. PHCINIX—April 7th, aged 24 years, at 22, Walker- street, Hoole, Chester, Wm. H. Phoenix. POOLE—At Caxton Buildings, High-street, Brecon, on April 15th, 1895, Edwin Poole (formerly of Oswestry), editor and proprietor of the Brecon, and Radnor Express, in his 45th year" SAUNDERs-Aprit 7th, aged 57 years, at 19, Gladstone- street, Mold, Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Saun- ders. THOMAS—April 11, aged 63, at Coney Green. Oswestrv Robert 1 nomas, tailor. I WILLIAMs-Ai)ril 15th, aged 80, at 13, Lower Brook- street, Oswestry, Catherine, relict of John Wil- liams, tailor, Sweeney. WILLIAMs-Aged 10 months, at Derby-road, Wrex- ham, John Reginald, second son of Robert M. and Elizabeth AVilliams. WRIGHT-April 9th. at 42, Gladstone-avenue, Eliza- beth Wright, relict of the late John Wright, of Chester.

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