Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

FIRE AT A WELSH MANSION. I Abont nine o'clock on September 12 the mansion of Mr Ellis Lever, known as Tanybryn, at Rhos-on- Sea. near Colwyn Bay, was discovered to be on fire. At 9.15 Mr Barlow, the gentlemen now in residence, was seen tearing his way on his bicycle to the police station, where the fire-bell was rung, and soon after the top of Station-road was all in a-bustle, thronged with people. The members of the household were soon on the scene, and it was found that the fire had originated somehow or other in one of the upper turret rooms, smoke also issuing through the flooring boards of the music-room in another part of the house. As it happened, there was a plentiful supply of water, and after an hour's hard work the fire, which had taken a good hold of the building, was extinguished. Considerable damage is done to the turret tower, and would have been far greater had it not been for the energy displayed by the servants I connected with the household. ————— —————

In a cricket match played on Wednesday at Lord's between the Press Club and the Author's Club, the former were victorious by forty-nine runs.

RUABON SCHOOL BOARD. At a meeting of Kuabon School Hoard at Acrefair Board School, on Wednesday afternoon, there were presen t:—Mr Hooson, chairman Mr Christmas Jones, vice-chairman Rev. J. W. Thomas, Rev. L. D. Jenkins, Mr W. Griffiths, Mr E. Tnnnah, Mr J. Garside, and Mr J. Denbigh Jones, clerk. Mr Rooper was prepared to sell the land required for the purpose of carrying out the proposed altera- tions at Rhos School at 2s a yard, if the Board would buy the road which ran alongside the school. The opinion of the Board was that Is 6d a yard was sufficient. The Rhos Committee was asked to report on the matter, after an interview with Mr Whitfield, Mr Rooper's agent. The amended plans of the new infant school at Rhos, carrying out suggestions by the Board, were considered. The Rev. L. D. Jenkins pointed out further altera- tions which ought to be made, and the Rhos Com- mittee was asked to have an interview with the architect with a view to the suggestions being carried out. A letter was read from the Education Department, drawing attention to the fact, that there was accom- I modation for 93 infants at Rhos National school, and that the average attendance for the last three years had been 92, 104 and 99. The managers had determined not to increase the accommodation, and the Department inquired whether the Board had considered the necessity of increasing the accommoda- tion for infants. It was stated that there would be accommodation in the new school for 336. There were at present 307 on the books, and the average attendance last month was 202. It was decided to inform the Depart- ment that plans for a new infant school at Rhos, were now under consideration. Mr Ernest Jones, of Rhos, and lately of the Normal College, Bangor, was appointed assistant master at Rhos school for six months. The report upon the Acrefair evening school was as follows :—" The school is well taught; the teachers were overworked as the staff was weak. The conduct of the pupils was excellent." The grant gained was E132 5s 6d, but iE22 18s was deducted, as the grant earned was above the limit. A resolution, congratulating Mr Parry, the head- master, upon the great and continued success of the school, and upon the good work it did in th e neighbourhood, was passed. Permission was granted to Mr Davies, assistant master at Cefn School, to start an evening school there. A letter was rep.d from the Education Department, stating that the Acrefair Girls' School would be excused examination that year, and would be awarded -lull gra rt. as in the previous year. ''he use of the Cefn School was granted to the Primitive Methodists, Rhosymedre, for Sunday ser- vices en the usual terms. The Clerk was asked if he had received any reply from Mr Wright, the assistant overseer. The Clerk said he had written the following letter :— 19th July, 1895, DEAR XP. WRIGHT,—With reference to the talance due on the precept of the Board issued in May, IS94,,I mentioned to the School Board on Wednesday, your proposal to add the balance of the last precept to the amount of our requirements for the current year, and I mentioned your reasons for su^gestinj; -his course. After a long discussion, it was finally decided that the amount of the new pre- cepts must remain as already arranged, and that the overseers be applied to make good the balance due to the Board, and collected for them. The members expressed themselves most strongly on the injustice done to the Board in paying money collected for their use" to the credit of another body, and thus causing much inconvenience and unpleasantness between the Board and their treasurer. In futu"re the Board will insist on their pre- cepts being treated with the same respect as is shown to the precepts of other authorities. They do not see why any authority should have priority when the rate is collected for all alike. The Board trusts that you will give the matter your at- tention, and thus save any unpleasantness in the future. I hope to forward you the precepts in a few days.—Yours faithfully, J. DENBIGH JONES, clerk. Mr C. W. Wright, Pant." He had received no repy. The Chairman said the fact of the matter was that the rate last year should have been 8d or 9d more than it was. The School Board rate had not ad- vanced one penny. Then by appeals and the stoppage of collieries, the assistant-overseer reckoned that there was a deficiency of EI,500 to what they ex- pected to secure. He thought the ratepayers ought to be acquainted with this fact. Mr Christmas Jones said that at a meeting of the overseers it had been decided that a circular should be drawn up, explaining the position of matters, and distributed with caell demand note. He thought an explanation was due to the ratepayers and to the present overseers.

FATAL RESULT OF A COLLIERY ACCIDENT. THE ADJOURNED INQUEST. I The adjourned inquest on the body of Robert Hughes, who died on September 7th, at the Wrex- ham Infirmary, trom injuries received at the Wrex- ham and Acton Colliery, on August 20th, was held at the County-buildings, on Friday September 13. Mr Matthews, Government Inspector of Mines, was present. Ethel Roberts, nursed at the Wrexham Infirmary, said she had attended the deceased as night nurse, since August 27th. He received every care and attention. She was in charge the nignt deceased died. She went on duty at nine o'clock and was with him nearly all the night. She had twenty-four patients under her charge, but most of them were sleeping all night, and only two besides deceased would require her constant attention. The other two were net in the same room as deceased, but in one close by, which was within call. The deceased slept very soundly during the night until six o'clock. She left the ward at about that time, and noticed deceased was then sleeping. In about ten misutes she re- turned, and found he was gasping for breath. She at oncp. went down antf called the doctor. She went straight back, and the deceased died a tew minutes after she got back, just before the doctor came. The doctor came up in five minutes after she had called him. She tried several times during the night to give deceased nourishment but she failed, as he was sleeping so soundly. One of the jurymen said he was perfectly satisfied with the evidence. The Coroner said he thought the evidence was very satisfactory. He asked John Hughes, the uncle whether he wished to ask any question. Hughes replied that he ought to call those who had given him the information. The Coroner said that he made the allegations, and mast attend to that. Josathan Hughes, father of the deceased, asked the doctor, where he was when the deceased got worse on the Thursday. Dr Richardson said he was with the deceased in the evening. He also saw him sometime in the afternoon. Hughes complained that deceased was neglected. He wanted more attendance at the Infirmary. Of course, nothing could now be done, in that particular case, but it would apply for the future. Dr. Richard Williams, one of the hon. surgeons of the Infirmary, said the deceased had a fracture at the base of the skull, and such cases were very peculiar in many respects. People in such cases often were totally unconscious for a time, and then a little escape oi the effusion took place, and they became pertectly rational. Then at a reaccumulation they became -violent, as the deceased did, and then again a little relief of the symptoms would take place, and they would be better. They were very misleading cases. The only fault he had to fiud was with the house surgeon, who, he thought, gave the friends of the deceased a little too much hope. Those cases invariably resulted in death in the end. Sometimes patients lived for a long time, but death finally came. When the nurse spoke of me man being soundly asleep he was evidently in a comotose sleep, and then he died suddenly. That was not an unusual termination in those cases. He saw the deceased many times, and examined him the day before he died. He waa then partially unconscious. He never at any time complained to witness of any neglect, and he saw no evidence of any neglect. There was none of any kind.—In answer to the Coroner, Dr. Williams UHM it would have been a very extraordinLLry thing if ue- ceased had recovered. In answer to the Inspector, Nurse Roberts said she was sorry to say she could not speak Welsh. There was a Welsh speaking nurse at the infirmary. The deceased could speak English well. The Coroner said the inquest had been prolonged because there had been certain suggestions on the part of the relatives that the deceased might not have had that care and attention to which he was entitled. It appeared to him that there was no evidence of neglect-the evidence was all the other way, and that the man had had every possible care and attention during the time he was at the Infirmary. He thought, in fact, he had no doubt about it, that there was absolutely no evidence of any neglect, and that there was nothing to justify any complaint of n.ny neglect, on the part of the authorities at the Infirmarv. The Government Inspector said the accident was reported as slight, or the place would have been examined. He bad no complaint to make. He would have attended the inquest on the first occasion except for the fact that he was at an inquest in Lancashire. The jury consulted for a short time, and then the foreman said they had agreed upon a verdict of Accidental death." There was no blame attached to anyone. In reply to the Coroner, some of the jury expressed themselves perfectly satisfied as to the Infirmary, but others said they thought there should be another doctor, in order that they might relieve each other. The Coroner said that no doubt the Infirmary would like to have another house surgeon. They must remember that the institution was a voluntary one, and depended entirely upon the subscriptions of themselves and other gentlemen. [The jorujoimj rcjiort appeared in our Saturday moruinjt's cdition.

The Cardiff triennial festival began on Wednesday in the Park Hall, with M. Tinel's oratoria, St. Francis," and in the evening, St. Paul was per- formed. Speaking at the National League meeting in Dublin on Thursday evening, Dr. Kennv, M.P., said that it was very likely that the present Government would endeavour to bribe the Irish Roman Catholic bishops by founding a Catholic University which would put the whole of the superior education into the hands of the bishops. That would, to his mind, be a tremendous misfortune. Mr W. J. Corbet, M.P., said he thought that Dr. Kenny had scarcely done justice to the enormous advantage that Ireland had received from the education which clerics and nuns had given to the people when they had no one else to look to.

OSWESTRY DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW. The thirty-third annual show, in connection with the Oswestry District Agricultural Society, was held at Ellesmere in a convenient field adjoining the Canal Wharf. The weather was dull in the morning. and rain threatened, but it cleared up afterwards and the day was beautifully fine. The attendance was a large one—a record it was stated for Ellesmere. The show all round was a splendid one, and the exhibits in many classes were far above the average. There were some fine dairy cows, and the cross-breds and Herefords were very good. There was a good show of Shropshire sheep, and there were several fine specimens amongst the Welsh, The horses all round were about the average, especially the hunters. The exhibition of butter and cheese was fine, the judges stating that thev bad never seen a better show of butter. The poultry was nothing out of the ordinary, but there were some splendid geese and turkeys. Mr Frank Allmand carried all before him in the pig classes. The luncheon was provided by Knight, of the Bridgewater. Afterwards Mr Stanley Leighton, M.P., proposed Success to the Oswestry District Agricultural Society," and coupled with it the name of the president, Mr F. B. Owen. He said that, in the troublesome time through which agriculture bad passed, he believed what had held them together more than anything else was the kindly feeling which had always existed between all orders in the agricultural community. (Applause.) Referring to the president, he said they had never failed to find a good president. On that occasion they had one who was not only associated with the society as president, but had learnt to appropriate a great number of the nrizes. (Applause.) The pre- sident replied.—Mr Whitfield, the secretary, read the report of the judge upon the root crops, in which he stated that the crops he had inspected reflected much credit upon the exhibitors, many fields being marked by striking evidence of superior cultivation and good management.—Mr Brownlow Tower gave The Judges," and Mr Morris, Chirbury, replied. Dr. Lloyd proposed The Secretary and Stewards," Mr Whitfield replying. The proceedings closed with the health of the vice-president, Mr E. K. Bickley, pro- posed by Mr Jones, of Colemere. The turn-out and leaping competitions resulted as follows:— Turn-outs, comprising single horse, over 14 hands, and trap—1 E. and T. Green, The Moors, Welshpool, 2 Arthur E. Evans, Bronwylfa, Wrexham. Turn-outs, comprising single cob or pony, not ex- ceeding 14 hands—1 J Jones, Whitegate Farm, Wrexham, 2 D. Davies, Salop-road, Welshpool. Turn-outs, comprising single horse, cob, or pony, the LOlllî jiilc property of a. tenant farmer. Previous winners excluded-l T. Studley, Little Overton, Ruabon, 2 Humphrey Morris, Cadwgan Hall, Wrexham. Leaping horse of any age, open to all comers—1 Mrs Wm. Blockley, Moor Hall, Madeley, Stafford- shire, 2 William Dodsworth, Crewe Gates Farm, Crewe. Leaping horse of any age, confined to members of the Society-Equal, Arthur E. Evans amd Thomas Jones, Alderton, Nescliffe. Mr John Jones won the first prize in the turnouts, comprising single cob or pony, not exceeding 14 hands, with a pony under 12.2, which for its size is probably one of the best that has ever been seen in a show yard,—The show was a. great successs, and much credit is due to the efficient and courteous secretary, Mr T. Whitfield. The judges were as follows :— Roots and Crops-Mr Edward Morris, Chirbury, Shrewsbury. Pigs, Welsh Sheep and Implements—Mr John Jones, Central Buildings, Llandudno. Shropshire Sheep (males)—Mr A. E. Mansell, Harrington Hall, Shifnal. Shropshire Sheep (females)—Mr Jos. Beach, The Hattons, Wolverhampton. Shorthorns—Mr Pryce A. Evans, Sherlowe, Wel- lington, Salop. Herefords—Mr William Groves, Brompton, Salop. Cross-bred Cattle-Mr Thomas Parton, Weston Hall, Crewe. Cart Horses-Mr John Chambers, Nantnewydd, Llangefni, Anglesey. Hunters—Mr John Hill, Felhampton Court, Craven Arms. Hackneys-Mr R. Ford, Chevit Grange, Wake- field. Ponies and Yeomanry Horses—Dr. Munro, Kiltern House, Nantwich. Leaping and Turnouts-Mr F. B. Owen, Pentre- heylin, Ellesmere, and Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., Wynnstay. Cheese and Butter—Mr Gibbs, 14. Chichester- street, Chester, and Mr John Thomas, Crewe. Collie Dogs and Roots-Mr D. H. Owen, Shrews- bury. Poultry-Mr John Martin, Claines, Worcester. Veterinary Inspector-Mr J. Trevor Jones, Os- westry. The Stewards were :— Leaping and Turnouts-Mr Richard Meredith, Carnbwl, Llanymynecb, and Mr Wm. Humphreys, Evenal Oswestry. Cart Horses-Mr Thomas Emberton, Birch Hall, Ellesmere, and Mr Charles Emberton, Ferney Hough, Baschurch. Hunters-Mr A. J. Child, Brynypys, Overton, and Mr J. Gresty, Stanwardine, Baschurch. Hackneys—Mr J. Lee, The Crimps, Ellesmere, and Mr Willoughby Cotton, New Crickett, Elles- mere. Ponies and Yeomanry Horses-Mr Wm. Nunner- ley, Kenwick, Ellesmere, and Mr W. H. Cureton, Hordlev, Ellesmere. orthorlls-Mr R. Dutton, Old Marton, Elles- mere, and Mr Thomas Woodville, Hordley, Elles- mere. Herefords—Mr C. Parry, The Newnes, Ellesmere. Cross Breeds-Mr P. H. Edwards, Haughton, Ellesmere. Pigs and Implements—Mr James Batho, Broom House, Ellesmere. Welsh Sheep-Mr Robert Richards, Green Hall, Llanfyllin. Shropshire Sheep (Males)—Mr Thomas Batho, New Marton, Ellesmere. Shropshire Sheep (Females)—Mr R. Horton, Northwood, Ellesmere. Cheese and Butter-Mr J. Woodville, Bagley Hall, Ellesmere. Poultry—Mr E. Williams, Greenhill, Ellesmere. Finance-Mr F. Brown, Brownlow Offices, Elles- mere, and Mr H. Mclntyre, Ellesmere. The following is the prize list :— ROOT CROPS. For the best root crop of turnips and mangles, not less than five acres—1 William Nunnerley, Kenwick, Ellesmere, 2 Thomas Batho, New Marton, St. Martins, Chirk. PIGS. Boar of any white breed-1 F. Allmand, Victoria Flour Mills, Wrexham, 2 Wm. Nunnerley. Sow, in milk or in pig, of any white breed—1 and 2 F. Allmand. Berkshire or other blacks, sow in milk or pig—1 F. Allmand. Boar of any small breed, including Berkshires-I F. Allmand, 2 Miss Oswell, Fraukton, Oswestry. SHEEP. Shropshire ram, two shear or over, first prize (the gift of Earl Brownlow), S4, second (given bv the society), 41-1 T. Thonger, Wolf's Head Farm; Nes- cliffe, 2 Wm. Nunnerley. Shropshire shearling ram-1 T. Thonger, 2 repre- sentatives of the late W. Yorton, Harmer-hill. Five Shropshire ram lambs of 1895—1 William Thomas, The Beam House, Montford Bridge, 2 Harry Williams, Newton-on-the-Hill. Shropshire rani lamb of 1895—1 William Nunnerley, Kenwick, Ellesmere, 2 William Thomas, The Beam honse, Montford bridge. Five Shropshire ewes, of any age, that have reared lambs this season—1 J. Bowen-Jones, Ensdon house, Montford bridge, 2 William Nunnerley, Kenwick, Ellesmere. Five Shropshire shearling ewes-1 J. Bowen- Jones, Ensdon house, Montford bridge, 2 Thomas Cartwright, The Buildings, West Felton. Ten Shropshire ewe lambs of 1895, first prize (the gift of the President, Mr F. B. Owen,) S,5, second (given by the Society), £ 1—1 Nevett, the Representa- tives of the late W. Yorton. Harmer hill, 2 William Thomas, The Beam house, Montford bridge. Five Shropshire ewe Iambs of 1895-1 Harry Williams, Newton-on-the-Elill, 2 Mary Rogers, Wool- ston, Oswestry. Welsh mountain ram, two shear or over-1 J Marshall-Dugdale, Llwyn, Llanfyllin, 2 Thomas Morris, LIoran Ucha, Llansilin. Welsh shearling rarn-I J Marshall Dugdale, Llwyn, Llanfyllin, 2 J. Marshall Dugdale. Five Welsh mountain ewes, of any age, that have reared lambs this year, first prize (the gift of Mr George Perks, Mayor of Oswestry), S,3, second (given by the Society) £ 1—1 Thomas Morris, Lloran Ucha. Llansilin, 2 Thomas Morris, Lloran Ucha. Five Welsh shearling ewes, first prize (the gift of Mr George Perks, Mayor of Oswestrv) S2, second (given by the Society) il-I J. Marshall Dugdale. Five Welsh ewe lambs for 1895-1 Mr J. Marshall Dugdale, Llwyn, Llanfyllin, 2 Thomas Morris, Lloran Ucha. CATTLE. SHORTHORNS. Shorthorn bull, above two years old; first (gift of Earl Brownlow) iC5, second (given by the society) il -1 F. B. Owen, Pentreheylin, Ellesmere, 2 H. C. Holland, Big Fernhill, Whittington. Shorthorn bull, over one and under two years old; first (the gift of Mr Stanley Leighton, M.P.) f5 5s, second (given by the society) il-I T. Cartwright, The Buildings, West Felton, 2 E. K. Bickley, The Fields, Ellesmere. Shorthorn bull, not exceeding twelve months old; first (the gift of Mr A. W. Corrie) X5, second (given by the Society) £ 1—1 A. E. W. Darby, Little Ness, Shrewsbury, 2 G. Peate, Pentreclawdd, Oswestrv. Shorthorn cow, of any age, in milk or in calf-l William Thomas, Beam House, Montford Bridge. 2 G. J. England, Wikey, Ruyton-xi-Towns. Shorthorn heifer, over two and under three years old, in milk or in calf-l A. E. W. Darby, Shrews- bury, 2 F. B. Owen, Pentreheylin, Ellesmere. Shorthorn heifer, over one and under two years old-l F. B. Owen, Ellesmere, 2 T. S. Minton, Mont- ford. Shorthorn heifer, not exceeding twelve months old -1 and 2 J. D. Owen, Plasyngrove. Cow, of any age or breed, and not less than two of her offspring; first (the gift of Mr T. Longneville) iE5, second (given by the society) £ 1—1 William Thomas, Montford Bridge, 2 A. and H. Wilkinson, Baschurch, Salop. HEKEFORns. Hereford bull, above two years old—1 J. Downes, Rhandregunwyn, Llanymynech. Hereford bull, over one and under two-years-old. First prize (the gift of Stanley Leierhton), £ 5; second prize (given oy the faociety), £ 1—1 J. Bowen Jones, Ensdon House, Montford Bridge, 2 E. Griffiths, jun., Knockin, Oswestry. Hereford bull, not exceeding twelve months old-1 William Thomas, Morton, Oswestry, 2 T. S. Minton. Hereford cow, of any age, in milk or in calf-I T. S. Milton, 2 William Tkomas, Morton, Oswestry. Hereford heifer, over eighteen months and under three-years-old, in milk or in calf-I T. S. Minton, 2 Thomas Lloyd, Shelvock, Rnyton-xi-Towns. Hereford heifer, not exceeding eighteen months old—1, William Thomas, Morton, Oswestry, 2 T. S. Minton. CROSS-BRED CATTLE. Cross-bred cow, in milk or in calf—1 Thomas Lloyd, 2 Mrs Davies, Dudleston Hall, Ellesmere. Cross-bred heifer, in miik or in calf, over two and under three-years-old—1 Mrs Davies, 2 H. Dyke Dennis. Cross-bred heifer, over one and under two-years- old—1 William Nunnerley, Kenwick, Ellesmere, 2 George J. England, Wikey, Ruyton-xi-Towns. Cross-bred heifer, not exceeding twelve months old -1 John Morgan, Mile House, Oswestry, 2 C. Parry, The Newnes, Ellesmere. Pair of dairy cows, of any age or breed, each having produced a calf in 1895. First prize (the gift of Earl Brownlow) JE5, second (given by the Society) £1-1 J. D. Owen, Plasyngrove, Ellesmere, 2 Mrs Davies, Dudleston Hall, Ellesmere. HORSES. Stallion of any age, for agricultural purposes. First prize (the gift of Earl Brownlow) £5, second (given by the Society) £1-1 Edward Green, The Moors. Welshpool, 2 John Richards, Llynclys. Oswestry. Two-year-old shire stallion. First prize (the gift of the President, Mr F. B. Owen) .£5, second (given by the Society) £1-1 J. M. Jones, Mathyrafal, Meifod, 2 John Richards. Mare with foal, of any age, for agricultural our- poses. First prize [the gift of the President, Mr F B. Owen) £5, second (given by the Society) £1-1 David Richards, Royal Oak, Welshpool, 2 John Richards. Three-year-old gelding or filly for agricultural purposes—1 T. T. Walley, Frankton, Oswestry. Two-year-old gelding or filly for agricultural purposes—1 Thomas Green, The Bank, Pool Quay, 2 T. Studley, Little Overton, Ruabon. Draught mare or gelding, of any age—1 Edward Green, Welshpool, 2 Thomas Green, The Bank, Pool Quay. Champion prize of JE5 (the gift of Mr J. Richards, Llynclye), for the best mare served by Revival," in classes 39.40, 41, or 42—E. Green, Welshpool. Yearling colt. for agricultural purposes—1 Edward Green, 2 John Richards, Oswestry. Yearling filly, for agricultural purposes—1 Thomas Green, 2 S. R. Edwards, West Felton. Shire-bred yearling filly, for agricultural purposes, confined to tenant farmers, and bred by exhibitor. 1 irst prize, piece of plate (the gift of the Earl of Bradford). JE5 second (given by the Society), £1-1 Thomas Green, 2 John Green. Colt foal, fur agricultural purposes—1 Edward Green, 2 Edward Jones, The Bank. Pool Quav. Filly foal, for agricultural purposes—lJohn Green, I 2 Richard Waimvright, Oswestry. Champion prize of JE5 (the gift of Mr E. Green, The Moors), for the best colt or fiUy foaSl Vilcott, roistered shire stallion — John Green, Wileott, Shrewsbury. HUNTERS. Mare of any age, with foal for hunting. First prize (the gift of Lord H:rlech)"£5; second, £1-1 Richard Meredith, Carnbwl, Llanymynech, 2 George Lloyd, Hafod Offa., Llandysilio. Hunter, foaled in 1892. First prize (the gift of second, £1-1 John Rodenhurst, Brook Mill Farm, Ellesmere, 2 P. H. Edwards, Haughton. Ellesmere. Colt or filly, best calculated to make a hunter, foaled in 1893. First prize (the gift of the President, Mr F. B. Owen), JE5; second, £1-=-1 W. Roberts. Rail- way Hotel, Ellesmere, 2 Dr. Lloyd, The Mount, Chirk. Colt or filly, best calculated to make ahunter, foaled in 1S94. First prize (the gift of Mr Edmund Peel), JE5 second, Shelvock. Ruyton-xi- Towns, 2 James Batho, Broom House, Ellesmere. Weight-carrying hunter, above four years old. First prize (the gift of Mr C. H. Wright), JE5; second, (given by the Society), £1-1 H. Dyke Dennis. The Hafod, Ruabon, 2 T. Emberton, Birch Hall, Elles- mere. Light weight carrying hunter, four years old.—1 and 2, George Hay hurst-France, Ystym Colwyn. HACKNEYS. Stallion, 15 hands or upwards, foaled previously to 1893—1 E. and T. Green, the Moors, Welshpool, 2 Alfred E. W. Darby. Little Ness, Shrewsbury. Mare or gelding, 15 hands or over, foaled in or pravious to 1892—1 E. Owen Jones, Dolanog, Welsh- pool, 2 J. Jones, Whitegate Farm, Wrexham. Mare or welding, under 15 hands, foaled in or pre- vious to 1892.—1 Arthur E. Evans, 2 Cecil A. Hope, Penynant, Ruabon. Yearling colt, gelding or filly.—1 John Gill, High- street, Welshpool, 2 E. K. Bickley, the Fields, Ellesmere. Brood mare, of any age and foal, 14 hands and over, foal to be by a registered sire. First prize (the gift of Mr Alfred Darby) £5, second (given by the i Society) £1-1 Edward Green, the Moors, Welshpool, 2 Richard Turner, Rhos, Llandrinio. Brood mare, of any age, and foal, under 15 hands. —1 Richard Manford, Middleton, Oswestry. COBS AND PONIES. Pony mare, of any age and foal, under 14 hands.— 1 R. Harrison, Plascoch, Wrexham, 2 J. Richards, Morton Hall, Oswestry. Cob or pony for saddle or harness, of any age, over 13 hands and under 14^1 Arthur E. Evans, Bron- wylfa, Wrexham, 2 David Davies, Salop-road, Welsh- pool. Pony of any age, not exceeding 13 hands—1 Chas. Parry, The Newnes, Ellesmere, 2 Ed. Green, The Moors, Welshpool. Horse in the B Squadron of the S. Y. C.. ridden throughout the previous training. First prize, JE7 10s second, JE5 third, £2 10s, the gifts of Lord Kenvon, Captain G. Ormsby Gore, and Lieutenant A. Wynne Corrie—1 Richard Owen, Bryn Farm, Bangor Isycoed, Wrexham, 2 Henry Townsend, Tetchill Moore, Ellesmere. CHEESE. Three white or coloured cheese, not less than 701bs. each, first prize (the gift of Earl Brownlow) £5, second (given by the Society) £1-1 R. Dutton. Old Marton, Ellesmere, 2 John Lee, The Crimps. Elles- mere. Three white or coloured cheese, not less than 401bs. each, first prize (the gift of the President, Mr F. B. Owen) JE5, second (given by the Society) £1-1 and 2, Thomas Clare, Old Marton, Ellesmere. Champion prize of £10 (the gift of Mr Kyffin G. Salter), for ftie best lot of coloured cheese in classes 69 or 70, exhibited by a tenant farmer—Thomas Clare: BUTTER. Parcel of butter, not more than 281bs or less than 211bs. First prize (the gift of Mr J. Parry-Jones, town clerk of Oswestry), £2, second (given by the society), £1-1 S. R. Edwards, Rednal, West Felton, 2 Rees Davies, Nant Farm, Overton Bridge. Parcel of butter, not more than 141bs or less than 71bs. First prize (the gift of the proprietors of the Border Counties Adccrtiser), £2 2s, second, (given by the society), £1-1 Wm. Roberts, Ystym Colwyn, Meifod, 2 D. Gittins, Lady-hill, West Felton. Six lbs of fresh butter, first prize (the gift of Messrs E. D. and H. Richards, Rednal), JE1, second (given by the 10s—1 D. Gittins, 2 S. R. Edwards, Rednal, West Felton. SHEEP DOGS. Sheep dog, of any age. First prize (the gift of Mr G. J. Dumville Lees, JE1 5s, second (given by the society, 10s-1 Davies and Williams, 17, Willow- street, Oswestry, 2, Matthew Lloyd, Elmsdalei Oswestry. Sheep bitch, of any age, first prize (given by Mr G. J. Dumville Lees), JE1 5s, second (given by the society), 10s—1 Wm. Jones and Son, Brynymapsis, Oswestry, 2 Dr. H. 1\1, Joynson, Weston Cotton, Oswestry. ROOTS. Six swede turnips-l Richard Everall, 2 William Jones and Son, Brynymapsis, Oswestry. Six common turnips—1 T. S. Minton, 2 Thomas Rogers, Mount Pleasant, Nesscliffe. Six yellow globe mangels—1 A. and H. Wilkinson, Baschurch, 2 Thomas Rogers. Six long red mangels—1 R. Everall, 2 E. Shaw, PlasWilmot, Oswestry. Six field carrots—1 D. Gittins, Lady Hill, West Felton. IMPLEMENTS. To the exhibitor of the most approved stand of implements, for the general purpose of agriculture. All exhibits to be the bona fide property of the ex- hibitor, and not borrowed for showing1 Wm. Clay, and Sons, Bridgewater Foundry, Kllesmere, and Victoria Iron Works, Oswestry, 2 William Howe, Shrewsbury, MISCELLANEOUS. Most approved stand of articles, pertaining to agri- culture. Three silver medals—Messrs Potter Brothers, Shrewsbury, Eldred Mottram and Co., Shrewsbury, and George Rogers and Sons, Oswestry. POULTRY. (Confined to an area of sixteen miles round Oswestry.) Black-breasted game—1 T. S. Edwards, Station- road, Chirk, 2 and 3 E. P. Hughes, Pentrecoed, Maes- bury. Brown-breasted red game, duckwings or piles-r-l George Rogers, Woodhill, Oswestry, 2 E. P. Hughes, 3 Charles Harris, St. Martins. Game cock of any age or colour—1 George Rogers, 2 E. P. Hughes, 3 William Carter, Cross-street, Oswestry. Pair of game hens or pullets of any age or colour— 1 T. S. Edwards, Station-road, Chirk, 2 William Carter. Dorkings, of any age or colour—1 William Jones aud Son, Brynymapsis, Oswestry, 2 and 3 Edward Shaw, Plas Wilmot, Oswestry. Bantams, of any age or colour—1 W. St. Clair WiHiams, Mount Ziori, Welshpool, 2 T. Hennery Lewis, Willow-street, Oswestry. Plymouth Rocks—1 and 2, Edward Shaw, 3 T. Rogers, Mount Pleasant. Nescliffe. Leghorns—1 Thomas Rogers. Any other variety not before named-l Charjes Harris, St. Martins, 2 W. Levi Jones, 25, Wellington- road, Wrexham, 3 A. Davies, Tynyfawnog, Llan- fair. Drake ane duck, of any age ar breed—1 William Jones and Son, Brynymapsis, Oswestry, 2 Edward Shaw. Gander or goose, of any age or breed—1 and 3, E. Shaw, 2 A. Davies. Turkey cock and ben, of any age or breed—1, T. Thonger' Nescliffe, 2 Mrs A. Manford, Llanymynech, 3 R. Everall, Montford. SBLLING CLASS. Prices not to exceed 30s for a pair of fowls, ducks. geese, or turkeys, of any age or breed—1 William Jones nnd Son, 2 St. Clair Williams, Welshpool, 3 J. C. Cheesman.

TO FARMERS.—There is no cure for "Strike" or Black-leg" in Calves. This terrible disease, however, can be prevented by giving each animal an occassional dose of ROWLAND'S STRIKE POWDERS. We have scores of testimonials. Used by the most successful breeders in this district. Price 3/- per dozen, post free, 3/6. Beware of worthless imitations.—L. ROWLAND & Co., chemists. High- street, Wrexham, and Ruabon. 794f

THE PROFESSOR'S LOYE STORY," AT WREXHAM. Last week a Wrexham audience had an opportunity of witnessing Mr T. B. Tbalberg and his company in Mr J. M. Barries'deligbtful play, "The Professor's Love Story," at St. James' Theatre. The fame of the author prepared the hearers for brilliancy, humour, and characterisation, and when the play was done, all who were present must have retired delighted with what had been heard and seen. The comedy is full of the purest fun and in the words of the Xcn; York Tributie, it is impossible" for any- one to come away from without feeling better and happier." The story concerns Professor Goodwillie, an eminent electrioian, who becomes all un-be- knowns involved in love with Miss Lucy White, his secretar3. At first his attack is attributed by himself to evaporation of the brain," but shrewd Dr. Cousins makes a correct diagnosis. The Professor leaves London for Scotland, and takes with him his secretary, and finally after the display of more humour than it could be conceived could be enclosed in a three act comedy, the play ends happily with a perfect cure. Mr T. B. Thalberg was perfect as the Professor, and Mis Mabel Hardingc as the secretary, was delightful. Miss Ella Gordon, as Effie Proctor," the Professor's Scotch housekeeper, was remarkably clever, and Mr E. Beecher, as Dr. Cousin," played his part very cleverly. In fact, the whole of the company was thoroughly competent. There is not the slightest dcubt that The Professor's Love Story is one of the best comedies which has come to Wrexham for a very lorg time. The visit of this fine company concludes to-night.

GREAT SPECIAL SALE OP SHEEP AND I CATTLE AT INVERNESS. On Wednesday, Messrs Macdcnald, Fraser, & Co., Ltd., held one of their great special sales at Inverness of sheep and cattle. The numbers forward were, 11,362 sheep, 878 cattle. The weather was very un- favourable. Sheep especially were shown in very bad condition. However, taking this into account, one of the best trades of the season was met for both lambs and sheep, and an entire clearance was easily effected. Cross lambs. best class to 28s 3d, half bred lambs to 32s 9d, both classes from 18s to 24s and downwards. The great featnre of the sale was the special lot of Cheviot wedder lambs, 200 from Mr Stewart of Ensav, which made the record price of the north, and sold at 21s 9d, others sold from 14s to 17s. Feeding sheep comprising tne Ensay milled ewes ma.de 29s, others from 18s to 74" Gd, the Ara- bella. half-breds ewes 45s, blnckface milled ewes from 14s to 26s. Blackface Iambs were in better demand at this sale than has been the for aome time h e c:tse ??cr so--ne time back for lambs. The prices for seconds and shotts have almost come up to :he prices given for tops in month of July. and those bcught then are selling now at a quite substantial profit. Cat:e were a large and excellent show in every class comprising home extra good specimens from the high country and glens. Calves sold, 47 15s. polled s-irks to £ 14 5s, two-year o!d polled bullocks to £ 16 12s 6d: cress bul- locks to 915 lgs Highland two-year-olds to.Ell 5s, stirks to JE9. The nexl special sale of t.O dt- vs takes place, as advertised, for cattle ane wedders on Thurs- day, 26th, for ewes and gimmers on the 28th curt.

RUTHIN. I LI.ANFAIK PArisH CHur.cn.—A new organ is being erected in this church. Hitherto the singing has been accompanied on a harmonium. AXNIVKKSARY SERVICES AT TEE ENGLISH CEAPEL. -On Sunday the anniveisary services, m connection with the English Cr.nse, v.cie held. Specip.1 preachers occupied the pulpit, and the meetings were very suc- cessful. THE INCANDESCENT L:GHT.—The Corporation of Ruthin is making an experimentwiih t heincandescent light, and have fixed two of the patent burners on two lamps on the monument in St. Pc- ter-s- square. The light is excellent. THE CHRISTMAS ILiaow.-A meeting of the general committee of this show was held at the Council Chamber, on Saturday night. ihe yor (Mr G. F. Byford) presiding. The balance-sheet c f last year's show I indicated a balance in hand of zell 10s lei, as against E4 Is Id for the previous year. A vote of thanks to Mr Alun H. Williams, the secretary, was passed, and he was re-appointed to the office. It was also resolved I to hold the usual shew next Christmas, a new executive committee being appointed. PHESEKTATIOK TO MR TU,;D Cv.XX—The pro- prietor of the Castle Hotl was, on Thursday, pre- sented mth a handsome dr.-v.ingiccmc?ock. The presentation was made in the pesence of a large number of friends in the drawing room of the Castle Eotel by Councillor Theodore Roùw, and was -en cn'the occasion of the recipient's marriage. Mr Rouw spoke of the warm friendship that the genial proprietor had already gained for himself prongs: all classes, and referred to his acceptance cf the office of lieutenant in the Volunteer Fire Brlcacle, and the enthusiasm he had infused into the biigade. The recipient briefly respended. lie tiusted the friendship would be a lasting one, and that his v.if-; would nndasmuch I kindness as he had done. (Appiause.'—'Ihe clock is ) a massive brass one, with r. pleasing chime, and was supplied by the firm of Rigfcv and Rigby. LLANFAIU NATIONAL SCEIOOL.-C)n Monday after- noon, the re-opening ceremony cf the Llanfair D.C. National School took place. The school has been enlarged by the extension of the class-room and the construction of commodious cloak-rooms, with the provision of a water c-apply from the Cricor reser- voir, and the remodelling of tbe sanitary arrange- ments. Stone was given for the work by Canon Haygarth, owner of the Llwynynn estate, through the agent, Colonel Hughes of Ystrad, the principal farmers of the parish did the haulage free, and the remaining work was carried out by Mr W. Roberts, builder, Ruthin, at a cost of about 413-1. Of this sum S120 has been collected. the landowners having contributed generously. A short service was held in the school by the Rev. Basil M. Jones, vicar, and the Rev. Walter Jenkins. curate, and the opening cere- money was performed by Mrs Tnyleur in an appro- priate speech. Afterwards the day and Sunday scholars marched to Plas Kewydd, the residence of Captain. H. C. Wrigley. ,here they were entertained at tea, and enjoyed themselves in the beautiful park, in sports and other amusements, all of the prizes, etc.. i eing contributed by Captain and Mrs Wrigley. The children sang school songs on the lawn reniark- abJ: well, heh.g conducted by Mr Thomas, the school- mr ;ter. Votes of thanks to Captain and Mrs Wiigley and to the building committee, and contri- butors to the building fund, were proposed by the Vicar, and seconded by Mr Thomas. In reply, Captain Wrigley, said he would be pleased to see the scholars at a similar fete next year. Among the guests of Captain and Mrs Wrigley were Mrs and the Misses Tayleur, Miss Glover. West Kirbv Mr Rowland Lewis, Mr and Mrs F. S. Scales and family, Oatlands; the Vicar with Mrs llnsil Jones and family. Miss Adams, Ty Mawr Mr Spencer Price and Mrs Price, Ambleside Miss Herbert. Mr and Mrs Wm. Lloyd, Cefn Coch, General Ciir y, Miss Melly, Liverpool; and Miss Jenkins, Colomendy, Ruthin. REVISION COURT.-A,. the County Hall. Ruthin, on Saturday, the Hon. R. C. Grosvenor held the usual court for the revision of the lists of voters for the borough of Ruthin and adjacent parts of West Denbighshire. Mr Fred. Ll. Jcnes represented the Liberals, and Mr Bryan the Conservatives. The former objected to a number of existing votes, one of which was sustained. The others failed, one because the registered letter containing the notice was posted too late on August 20, two more because the notice was not properly dated, inasmuch as the figures for the year had not been filled in, and one because the voter had refused to accept service in the street, and the messenger who ha.d chargg of the notice neg- lected to leave it at the voter's place of abode.—An objection to Colonel West, of Ruthin Castle, waswith- drawn. The Liberals made no new claims for the borough, but the Conservatives had several.-Dr T. G. Jenkins claimed a lodger vote in respect of four rooms he occupied at Bronwylfa. Mr F. Jones Do you occupy the rooms separately ? Dr Jenkins With my wife, of course. Mr F. Jones Is that separate occupation ?—(Laughter.) The Revising Barrister Do you suggest that a man who takes lodgings ceases to be a lodger because he is married ? —(Loud laughter.)—The rector of Llanfwrog claimed to placed on the parochial list for Llanfwrog in respect of the Church Institute. Mr F. Jones objected on the ground that the institute was a parish one, built by subscription. The rector simply occupied, if at all, as a trustee, aud if the claim were allowed the chairman or other trustee of any club might claim a vote. The rector (the Rev. J. F. Reece) said he had absolute control of the institute and he could hand over the control to anyone he pleased; the deed was made out in his name. The revising barrister said the fact that the institute was a parochial one, built by subscription, was sufficient to invalidate the claim.—The Conservatives objected to the vote of Mr John Robert?, of Bryn Tal, Libera candidate for Llanarmon district at the the late County Council election. The objection was sus- t:iine d.- Several further objections by both parties were dealt with, but the proceedings in reference to the county registers were mainly of a routine character. THE REVISING BARRISTER'S COUIT.-The Hon. 1: C. Grosvenor, Revising Barrister, sat, on Thursday, in the Court House at St. Asaph to revise the borough and county lists. The Liberals were repre, sented by Mr Mostyn Williams and Mr J. Morgan, Mold, and the Conservatives by Mr T. W. Hughes, solicitor. Flint, and Mr Miles R. Partington, jun., St. Asaph. Mr H. Taylor, Town Clerk of Flint, accom- pnnied the barrister. Several cases of absent voters objected to by the Liberals rise to animated dis- cussions. Richard Davies, St. Asaph, was objected to on the ground that he had not resided in the house the qualifying twelve months. Mr Partington said the applicant occupied the house with his wife and family, and paid the rent and taxes. At present he was working in Glasgow, but he had been at home within the last two momhs. The Barrister said he could not accept the statement unless Mr Morgan liked to do so.—Mr I cannot accept it.— The Barrister: Then he is struck off.—William Ellis was objected to by the Liberals on similar grounds. —jjr Partington said in this case the voter was in Africa. It was very hard lines that a man should ba deprived of a privilege which was considered The Barrister I am not here t,) discuss what is hard 1i11F- but I am here to administer the law.—Mr Morgan said that as it was a personal appeal he would withdraw his objc-c:ion.—Thomas Williams, Pentrhewl, was objected to by the Liberals.—Mr Partington explained that Williams was in the employment of "the Dean of St. Asaph as gardener, and lived in a house on the grounds; whether the barrister thought that constituted a servant's franchise or not it v.as for him to ety.-The Barrister I think so. if it is the gardener's house. -Mr Hughes There arc le-eral cott-igcs.-The Bar- rister: All near the deanery ?—Mr Hughes: Yes, on the ground.—Mr Partington contended that if he had a rent-book showing payment of a shilling a week it would entitle him to a vote. All the cottages were occupied by the Dean's servants.-The Barrister: I think they' are servant oters.-The Liberals objected to the name of the Rev. Silas Evaus.—Mr Hughes said Mr Evans had been appointed in succession to the Rev. Jenkyn Jones, whose name had been struck out. The Barrister decided this question last year, and he was at a loss to understand why they had raised the point again.—The Barrister What did I do last year ?—Mr Hughes You decided that the vicars choral were entitled to be put on.—Mr Mostyn Williams He ought to be here to prove his case. We don't know that he is vicar choral.—Mr Hughes They claim succession without any required time.— The Barrister: Has anybody seen this gentleman officiating in the Ctthedral ?-.Ur Partington: We see him every week. The Barrister: That is quite enough. COUNTY COURT, THURSDAY.—Before His Honorr Sir Horatio Lloyd, judge. Hitherto the sittings had been held on Wednesdays, but kf ay was altered to Thursdays to suit the Denijign solicitors, as on the former day markets or fairs are held in this town. The solicitors practising at the Court are usually from Denbigh, as the firm of Messrs. Lloyd and Roberts, Ruthin, are debarred from appearing, Mr William Lloyd, senior partner, being the registrar of the Court. Claim against, the North I Vestern liaihca)/.— Daiii(ifies at,-ai-ded (úr a Trap Accidcut.—Mr and Mrs R. Alston, Plas Newydd, Ruthin, sued the London and North Western Railway Company for -Ell damages, owing to the neglect of one of the Com- pany's servants.—Mr Alun Lloyd appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr Colt Williems was for the defence, instructed by Mr Bland, on behalf of the solicitors of the Company.—Mr Alun Lloyd said the claim did not include any charge for the injury received, it was simply for out of pocket expenses.—Mrs Alston said that in June, 1894, she resided at Plas LIanrhydd, and on the 4th of that month drove to Plas Newydd, Llanfwrog, where she now lived, in a. low trap drawn by a pony. To avoid the hill she turned into btation- road. Near the station a lorry belonging to the Com- pany, drawn by a big grey horse, came through the gateway. It was plunging about. The driver sat on the lorry with the reins in his hand. He did not appear to have the animal under proper control. Owing to the bend in the road she did not see the lorry until it was too late to turn round, so she drew up at the side of the road. The lorry, in passing, caught the wing of the trap, upsetting I the vehicle, and throwing her and Mrs Cowburn, who was in with her, into the road. She was shaken and bruised by the accident. Two men ca.me out of a stonemason's yard and helped to pick her np. The lorry went fifty yards down the road before it stonred. Next morning she was too ill to get up, and the doctor was sent for. She stayed in bed a week. The Company had offered to compromise the matter.—Mrs Ann Cow- burn, of West Leigh, corroborated. She was not much hurt herself, but her dress was spoiled. A charge of 30s for the damage to the dress was in- cluded in the claim.—His Honour said to recover that there would have to be a separate action.—Dr. William Jones was called as to the injurie. He said his bill, which bad been sent in to the Coiupanv, was for three guineas. Cross-examined, lie said he supposed he should, in an ordinary case of illness at a house like Plas Llanrhydd, charge 7s 6d a visit. He made a daily visit for a week.—The charge of three guineas by the veterinary surgeon was not challenged, and this was the case for the plaintiffs.— For the defence, Mr Colt \Villir.ms de!!ied that there had been any negligence on the part of the company's servant.—He called John Jones, the driver, who aid he had been in Mr Alston's service, and afterwards in the service of Mr Edward Roberts, solicitor. He entered the company's service in the beginning of 18S4 as a lorryman, and he had had charge of the horse in question six weeks when the accident happened. He saw Mrs Alston coming and drew to bis proper side, and pulled up altogether. His horse had plunged once owing to the sound made by the engine, but he had resumed control of it, and actually stopped before the accident. Something seemed to frighten the pony, or Mrs Alston nulled it round, but it backed the trap against the shaft of the lorry, thus startling the horse, and causing it to move forward. This seemed to have been the cause of the accident, which he did not see.-Price Morris, mason, and James Royles, landlord of the Feathers Inn, were called, but neither of them actually saw the accident. They were in the mason's ,.ard.-The stationmaster (Mr H. Hughes) said that after the accident he traced the track of the lorry down the road, and found that it kept well to the left and proper side of the road.—His Honour held that the man should have gone to his horse's head when it began to plunge, and that therefore he was negligent. He allowed £ 2 for the doctor's bill. The claim altogether, excluding the charge for Mrs Cov.bv.rn's dress, was reduced to £7 3s 6d. Judgment for that amount with costs.

FLINT. NEW STATION MASTER.—On Wednesday, Mr Taylor, formeily stationed at Festiniog. entered lpon his duties as station master here, and Mr William Parry left the same day to take charge of the station at Colwyn Bay, carrying with him the good wishes of a large circle of friends and the public generally. ST. MARY'S ROMAN CATHOLIC MISSION CHurCu.- The Rev. Father Keegan terminated his connection this church on Wednesday, having been in church here for a period of eight years. The reverend gentleman left for Birkenhead on Thursday. The charge of the Church will now be in the hands of the Rev. Father Jennings, formerly at Crewe, who arrived here on Wednesday. LAWN TENNIS.—A lawn tennis match was played on Friday, September 13th, on the Flint grounds, between the St. Asaph club and Mr T. W. Hughes' team. The visiting team was as follows :—Rev. J. Silas Evans, Dr. Armstrong, Messrs Cleaver, Robinson, Williams, and GrimsJey, and Mrs Power, Misses Helsby, and Moss. Mr Hughes' team were the Revs. J. Thomas, J. Jones, and W. T. Davies, and Messrs G. P. Povah, R. Thomas, and W. Hughes, and Misses Dyson, B. Dyson, Taylor, F. Taylor, ani Hughes. After several interesting and keenly con- tested games, the home team proved victorious. The weather was all that could be desired. Tea had been provided on the grounds, and a most enjoyable after noon was spent. A WEDDING.-The marriage took place on Wed- nesday of Mr Henry Powell, manager of the Star Tea Company, at Flint, with Miss Ilarv Jones Hebron, Bryngwron, Anglesey, at the Welsh Cal- vinistic Methodist Chapel, Stockport. The Rev. W. Glynne, B.A., Manchester, officiated. The bride was given away by Mr John Roberts. Mona Cottage. Miss Morris, Mona Cottage, Stockport, tne bridesmaid, and Mr Isaac Powell, Livc-i:pool. :)thE-, of the bridegroom, acted as best man. This being the first wedding which has taken place in the chapel, the bride and bridegroom were presented bv the Rev. W. Hughes, on behalf of the Church, with a hand- some Family Bible. After the ceremonv, the wed- ding party were entertained at breakfast by Mrs Norris, Devenport Lodge, with whom the bride has been in service for many years. The presents were very numerous. A GRIEVANCE.—Owing to the exceptionally heavy traffic on the Chester and Holyhead line during the last three months, the wicket gates at the railway crossing, between Church-street and Castle-street, are, at certain parts of the day, almost incessantly locked. This nas given rise to a great number of complaints by the residents of that portion of the town situate below the line, and others having occasion to make use of the crossing, as they frequently have to wait from three to five minutes at the gates, thus causing them great inconvenience and annoyance. It is suggested that an influential deputation be appointed to approach the Railway Company with a view to getting them either to make a subway or to erect a footbridge. Something of this kind was done some years ago, and nothing came of it, but since then the traffic on this line has almost doubled, and is steadily increasing every day, so that in the summer months it often occurs that "there are trains passing every five minutes for hours during the day. It is contended that the cost of conferring this boon upon the public would be very trifling to the railway company. Now doubt the movement will be backed up by the Town and County Councils CONCERT.—The Maelor Welsh Costume choir gave a concert on Wednesday evening, in aid of the funds the Welsh Wesleyan Chapei. Mr W. H. Lloyd, Top-y-Fron Hall presided, and the hall was crowded in Hery part. The performers were dresied in the in every, Welsh costume, and during every spare moment, the ladies were observed to be busily knit- ting stockings. The programme was introduced by the choir, rendering in grand style the chorus, Uvrc h ye men of Har l ec h March ye men of Harlech." the audience at once perceived that they were about to enJoy a rare musical treat, and heartily applauded the chcir. Miss C. Wright then sang The message of the flower," which was well received. The next piece, a quartette, eutitled Nos Calan," was heartily ap- plauded and encored. Mr Arthur Davies was warmly applauded for his rendering of the" Y onng Brigade." "The Heavenly song," by Miss Gwen- fron Jones was greeted with applause. A part son" by the choir, entitled The Three Fishers," and a song by Miss Emily Wright, Dear Heart," met with a hearty reception. The last item on the first part of the programme was a chorus entitled The Comrade's Song by the choir. This was so well rendered, that the audience enthusiastically de- manded an encore. The second part of the pro- gramme opened with a pianoforte solo by Miss Lily Marsh. Then followed a chorus bv the choir entitled The Sleighing Glee," and a song by Mr D. E. Ellis entitled ■' Y Bugail," which were well received. The singing by the choir of the beautiful Welsh piece, entitled Yr Haf," was thoroughly appreciated by the audience, and an encore de- manded. Miss Kirkham was also recalled after rendering in excellent style The Miller and the Maid." The next item was a humorous trio entitled My Lady the Countess," by Misses E. Wright, Kirkham, and Jones. This was also heartily applauded, and the party were recalled. The choir then rendered a part-song entitled Good evening." A vote of thanks to the Chairman, pro- posed by Dr. J. H. Williams and seconded by the Rev. Thomas Roberts, was enthusiastically carried.—The Chairman, in proposing a vote to the Chairman, said he had never listened to such delightful music as that which they had heard that evening. The vote was passed amidst a storm of applause. The choir then sang the finale, God Save the Queen," and Hen wlad fy Nhadau.

NORTHOP. DrBLIX MAIN COLLIERY.—The notices terminating the employment of men engaged at the Dublin Main Colliery expired on Friday, September 3, and a, great number of men have been thrown out of work. It appears that the present seams of coal have been exhausted. The Company began to sink a shaft a short distance from the old one in the direction of Northop. but have suspended operations pending some negotiations for land to make a siding in this direction.

BAGILLT. LEAD WORKS.—The prospects of Bagillt for the forthcoming winter appear to be vcrv gloomy A number of foremen and several of the workmen were discharged from the lead works last week, and it Igo rumoured that the smelting portion.of the works will shortly be stopped altogether. In this connection, we also learn with regret, that the well-known and much respected Manager of the works, Mr H. T. Barker, has now severed his connection with the works. His departure from Bagillt will be a serious loss to the district, as he has always taken a leading part in every movement for the benefit of the inhabitants is a valuable member of the District Conrcih and has also, for many years, been chairman of the Holywell School Board.

gE.TRR FOE MEN.—The quarterly special ser- 5£R IDen only was held at the Parish Church \'icr:a¡l.Y afternoon, when an address was given pn ??,r, the Rev. Canon Fletcher. B.VJ wfVicar, the Rev. Canon Fletcher. t?e 00L BOARD.—Of the six gentlemen ??dfor the five seats on t,he Stansty geh?? B?rd, Mr Robert Harrison (C), Plascoch Scl^ retired. The following gentlemen will Pe returned unopposed to form the c3ll5e :Ir Wiliam EllIs (L), chairman of ?s? 'r? u-d :'—Mr William E?is (L), chairman of '? colliery secretarv, Holm Oak, flfcow Tin • Mr C. Hughes (C), builder and sur- vt\vjr- fj^nfield, Stansty Mr Edward Jones t., cdliery "l11( er-manager, In!ley-stree \Jr. ,-?crv mder-mana ger, Finney-street, ^!i v- '• Mr Robert J. Powell (L), engineer and '?°' -m?r, Leaside, Rbosddu and Mr John patten 1'railway waggon builder, Greenfield, 1) :3it,? ((,)! railway wag g on builder, Greenfield, ?"' '?.T?TIO? TO THE CONSERVATIVE CLUB.—Mr Yorkc. of Erddig. has generously presented rb Wrc?ham Conservative Club a beautiful 2 d of the late Mr Simon Yorke. The pic- p');;rh" been hung in the Reading Room. At a ?? of the directors of the club, held last ??'?. following resolution was passed, and the # t?- was directed to forward a copy to Mr '?- vjZ That the best thanks of the ,>rhtù'r' Of the club be accorded to Mr Philip 0f Erddig. for the handsome portrait of ? 1 t d b h. '? f tC ?Ir Simon Yorke, presented by him to r.! club, and the directors desire to place on tn ri their appreciation of the support invari- rL'. 1 C t. d 1 ? ?iv?n to the Conservative cause, an d to the ? ?Y ?v the late Mr Simon Yorke, and also by c.D Y k Mr rhilip Yorke." o";c '\[\r.Y's CnrRcn.—On Sunday, the great ?- ??. Portiuncla was observed at St. Mary's '? ? ?. Hi?h MASS was sung by the Rev. I D. J ,R Cnmming". and the alter was magnificent- L ?..ned. In the evenin g there was a particn- h 1 HIRSE congregation, w h en the very Rev. i?-. (-?on Hopkins preached his final sermon, 1,trt'c{or. uron the Seven Sorrows of the blessed r Hn Mary."— On Wednesday, Monsignor )?'hter. the new rector took up his residence in ?' ?huT). and it is expected that the Vicar- ? ,??]i, Dr. Mostyn will follow in a few weeks. I! pre-fiit, Dr. Mostyn is ordaining priests at ? pe'?o'?. St. :\aph.-It is intended to present f?-'? H'-t'??? with a testimonial, and the .,j? SUBSCRIBED is over £ 100. We publish the ?i?r'P'?' ?'"? in our advertising columns. 1 F. Fi'isr.i'RY AND Co., LIMITED.—An extra- ijoncnil meeting of this company was I '1 t U'.i' );nn11 Wales Factory, on Monday, to v-i ,lT the following resolution :—" That the ntfinoriinilnm of association be altered by adding thereto that the company shall have full power deal in beer, stout. tnler. and other beverages of every description wli tt-cevcr. with full power to enter into con- tract?. and do all other things incidental to and nece?sarv for such business." There were present: k. 1-1. Done, chairman of the company; jlrWi W. G. Barcroft, S. Johnson. J. F. Edis- bnrv, J. Colemere Gittins, Wm. Palm, Shrews- bury: E. Ihhh. Rossett, Arc. Mr Stanley D. b,,r P,L l ) ). I?ossett, i t-c. -,N lr Stanley D. K-ii-bnrv. solicitor to the company Mr Hudson, runacor: and Mr John Williams, secretary.- The Chairman moved a resolution in the terms of that civen above. It was seconded by Mr Gittiii- and carried unanimously. Tut SI:KI;EANT-AT-MACE.—Mr Edward Lloyd, clothier. Regent-street, has just completed the cc-TV uniform for the Sergeant-at-Mace, which ia to be worn by Mr Charles Moore upon public occasions. It varies considerably from that worn br the late Mr Higgins. For example the hat will iu future be worn bow on" as a seaman nii^ht that is the peak will be to the front. rrviouly it was worn" broadside on," but all that is now changed. Whereas formeriy a livery coat was worn. Mr Moore will in future be inside a tunic-like garment, modelled upon the Hussar tunic. It is of claret coloured cloth, and the ficiuqs are of gold lace with shoulder knot. The bnttews arc gilt and bear the borough arms. The trousers are of black, with a broad stripe of gold lace. The workmanship, it need hardly be said, is excellent, and no doubt the new garment will be effective when used. Mr Moore who is entitled to wear two silver medals and one of bronze, will bear them upon the new tunic. SCILNCI: AND AI:T ScnooL.—A special meeting of the committee of the Wrexham Hcience and Art School was held at the Guildhall, on Tuesday, when there were present :—Alderman Simon Joi^-s. chairman Mrs Palin, Mr W. Pierce. Mr J. A. Chadwick, Mr W. J. Russell, Mr Benjamin Owea. Mr Frater, Mr Thomas Jones, with Mr Jicobs, acting clerk.—The Chairman said that Mr Coonibes, who bad been appointed at the last meeting teacher of the classes in applied mechanics and machine construction, had written thanking the committee for the appointment, but making the suggestion that in consequence of a want of knowledge of mathematics, the pupils in the applied mechanics class had not done so well owing to this want. He suggested that he might be allowed to teach steam instead of applied mechanics, and thought it would be a useful thing t) have a mathematical class. He recommended liie committee to accept the appointment of Mr T. I). Berkeley as his assistant.—Mr Russell said applied mechanics was a difficult subject to teach. —Mr Chadwick asked if nothing could be done for chemistry.—The Chairman pointed out that a chemistry class was usually very expensive, owing to the apparatus required. He thought, however, arrangements might be made to secure the use of the laboratories at Grove Park School.—On the motion of Mr Russell, seconded by Mr Pierce, it was resolved to hold a class in steam instead of applied mechanics.—It was also resolved to have a mathematical class, Mr Russell stating that one of the masters from the Countv School at Grove Park would be available for it.-It was also decided on the motion of Mr Benjamin Owen, seconded by Mrs blin, to appoint a committee consisting of the chairman. Mr Russell and Mr Chadwick to arrange for a chemistry class, and negociate terms with the governing body of the Grove Park school.—The committee accepted the appoint- ment of Mr T. D. Berkeley as Mr Coombe's assistant.—Mr Chadwick said he believed the larger number of pupils at the art school came from outside the Borough. The school did not receive any help from the district. One moved that a return of the numbers be furnished to the next meeting of the committee. This was agreed to. The chairman in connection with this motion, pointed out that the County Council made- a grant towards the school and his idea was that the school should be made as useful and as attractive as possible to those who lived in the district, upon the prosperity of which the town depended. EARLY CLOSING.—There are not a few persons in tow,.i who wonder why the shops do no not cjfse earlier, not only on Saturday nights but on other dit-. s. Messrs Phillips and Co., tea specialists, of 74. Queen-street, Cardiff, have undertaken the initiation of a reform in that town, to which The Man about Town in the Echo, refers in the following terms —" When found make a note of. I intend to take Captain Cuttle's practical advice in relation to an excellent example to Cardiff tradesmen. Honour to whom honour is due. Messrs Phillips and Co.. tcamen. Queen-street, Cardiff, have set au example in early closing, not alone to Cardiff, but to the whole of South Wales. There is need for this, as I shall presently show. These cele- brated teamen nave issued an intimation to their customers and the public, that after October 7th, they will close their place of business on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, at half-past six in the evening, on Wednesdays at one o'clock, and Saturdays at the exceptionally early hour of eight. If any of their numerous customers find these hours inconvenient, they are Hsked to send their orders by a postcard, and have the goods delivered to them. This is something hke Early Closing. It is the genuine thing. Now for the contrast. I give facts as hard and palpable as a bed-of granite. A case of White Slavery has come under my notice in a rather odd way. There are places ci business in Cardiff—retail shops-where girls of twenty and under work from eight a.m. to nine p.m. live days a week! They enter the shop at eight and never leave it again till nine at night, their meals being taken in to them. Thirteen hours a day On Saturday they slave behind the counter from eight in the morning till midnight, something like sixteen hours. Grow- ing girls are doing this terrible drudgery week in and week out, summer and winter, for a princely remuneration of five or six shillings a week This in Christian Wales Can a man or woman who enforces such slavery be a Christian ? Has any- one a right to get rich on the sacrifice of the lives and health and the happiness of young Sirls v Here is a text for the pulpit orators. But, they attach more importance to the ex- pounding of a text and the deliverance of a" fine" ierinon on Kingdom Come, whilst the greedy aau avaricious commercial spirit is busy around th'-ra making a hell upon earth for God's ciirUreu. It is hardly the province of the man about town to lecture the ministers-probably thev consider him in need of special attention hut the knowledge of the circumstances men- tioned above prompts one to bitter re- Sections. The ministers are moving slowly, but so very slowly to recognise the social responsibilities in regard to early closing. For instance As the result of a conference between members of the Cardiff Branch of the National Union of Shop Assistants, aud the ministers and clergy of the town, held in June last at the Y.M.C.A. Lecture Hall, special references to the early closing movement were made yesterday from a great number of the local. pulpits. The shop assistants, recognising that the pubRc are the arbiters on this question, suggosted this course of bringing before a large and intelligent section of the community the necessity of early shopping if the concessions gained are to be maintained. Although the reo sponse to their appeal was not quite so general as was anticipated, it is to be hoped that the references made will have the desired effect.' PARISH Ciaurcu.-Organ recital at 6 p.m. by Mr Frank Pullein, A.R.C.O. :—Introduction and Variations in A, (Hesse); Canzone in A minor (Guilmant) Fugue in D major (Guilmant.) SCHOOL TREAT.-On the return of Canon and Mrs Vvood Edwards Mr P. Yorke gave a tea to members of Ruabon Parish Church Sunday School, at Erddig. Various games were after- wards played, and prizes were raced for. The Ruabon band played during the evening. ST. MARK'S CHURCH.—On Sunday at Matins, the service will be Stainer in E flat; the anthem, Sing a song of praise (Stainer.) At Evensong, the service will be Barnby in E anthem, Praise the Lord (Garrett.) Organ recital by Mr C. Morton Bailey, Mus. Bac., F.R.C.O., 1, Sonata in D (J. F. Bridge) 2, Andantino in G (H. G. Trembach) 3, Fugue in G (Krebe) 4, Larghetto (Mozart. ) THE AGRICULTURAL Snows are practically over for this season with the one held on Thursday at Ellesmere. With the success recorded there, Mr Frank Allmand, Victoria Mills, has gained altogether this year, with his famous herd of pigs, seventeen first and twelve second prizes, a very good record, considering that pigs were not allowed to be shown at all this year at a number of large shows, owing to the swine fever regula- tions. ST. JAMES'S THEATRE, WREXHAM.—Beginning on Thursday next, the 26th instant, and two follow- ing nights, will be produced on the boards of this highly popular place of amusement, by Mr A. E. Drinkwater's gifted company of sterling artistes, the latest and one of the most successful of London plays of the season, The Prude's Pro- gress," by Jerome K. Jerome. The piece is highly spoken of by the London and Provincial Press. CRICKET.—By their victory at Buckley, on Saturday, Wrexham gained the championship of the Chester and District League. On Saturday a match will be played on the Racecourse between Wrexham and a team representing the rest of the League. The rest of the League will be repre- sented by the following :—Rev. P. Gibbon and J. Dodd (St. Oswald's), W. Jones and G. Grice (Tattenhall), E. J. Hughes and A. C. Williams (Flint), C. Stanyer (Chester), E. Evans (Hawarden), J. P. Adams (Mold), D. Thomas (Gwersyljt), and E. B. Thorpe (Saltney.) During the afternoon, the championship cap will be presented to the Captain of the Wrexham Team by the Mayor (Mr C. Murless.) THE ST. ASAPII DIOCESAN Co-FEr.E:cE.- 's conference will be held next week in the St. James' Hall, on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the public are admitted. On Tuesday evening the Dean of Windsor, will preach in the parish church at 6.30, and on Wednesday at 8 o'clock, a public meeting will be held in St. James' Hall, when Lord Kenyon will preside, and the Bishop of St. Asaph, Canon Thompson, Mr H. A. Colville, and others will speak. The subject3 to be discussed at the conference include, Church Reform Christian Socialism Church Attend- ance—how to improve it Elementary Schools and their difficulties; and the position of Vestries under the Parish Councils Act. The honorary secretaries are the Rev. LI. Wynne Jones and Mr Ll. Hugh Jones, Wrexham. Topsy-TuRVY" NEXT WEEK.—On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Mr Arthur Bearne's Company will occupy the boards at the Public Hall with a farcical comedy in three acts by Roy Byford, entitled Topsy-Turvy." This play, which was produced in Liverpool, is thus spoken of by the Liverpool Courier The piece has its special virtue in being a comedy devised solely for the purpose of provoking mirth and affording a pleasant entertainment. These com- plications are handled with exceptional humour, and in themselves provoked the heartiest merri- ment. The comedy is well worthy a visit. It certainly abounds with humour of the playful and sparkling character, and is a piece of work which should bring into further notice its gifted author." The performance on Monday will be under the matronage of the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr and Mrs Chas. Murless. TilE Tmr TO JTJIRMINOHAM.—On Saturday after- noon, the Great Western Railway Company, as an experiment, ran an excursion train from Liver- pool via the Tunnel to Shrewsbury and Birming- I ham. A large number of passengers joined the train at Wrexham, and by five o'clock were in which has been called the best managed city in the world." The train for home returned at 9.30, thus leaving a few hours for sightseeing. Some of the travellers managed to view some of the streets, the museum, the art gallery, the free library, the reference library, with its interesting Shakespeare department, and in addition attend a concert at I the Town Hall, when they heard the first part of a programme which was contributed to by a large band, conducted by Mr W. C. Stockley. There were three vocalists and a solo violinist, and the prices of admission were Is, 6d, and 3d We understand that the Company is likely to continue the experiment. PROPERTY SALE.—On Monday, at the Wvnnstay Arms, Mr Frank Lloyd offered for sale, in 109 lots, various portions of the Red House, Maes- gwne, and the Caia estates. There was a verv fair attendance. The estate which sold best was the Maesgwyne estate, which comprised forty-six very desirable building sites, situate close to the Wrexham Station of the Great Western Railway and the Exchange Station on the Wrexham, Mold, and Connah's Quay Railway. These lots are situated just outside the boundaries of the borough. Ten lots of this estate were bought by Mr John Bury, for the Wrexham Rural District Council for Is 6d per yard, the lots being in Lucas-road. A lot of 542 square yards was bought by Mr Little for Messrs Lucas and Co., Liverpool, at 2s 3d per yard. Mr J. Phoenix bought for 2s a yard six building sites in Lucas-road, one lot containing 566 square yards, another 695 square y; ds, and another 732 square yards. Mr Phoenix 'so bought another lot, containing 613 square ya. Is. Thirty-four lots of the Red House estate wati ffered for sale, the lot having frontages I to Watery-road, Cobden-road, Bright-street, Villiers-street, Peel-street, Gibson-street, and the I main road from Wrexham to Ruthin respectively. A large number of houses have been erected on this property during the past few months, and the I lots offered for sale afforded an excellent oppor- I tunity for the erection of houses and shops. A lot of 818 square yards was bought by Mr Bristoe, of 28, Alexandra-road, Wrexham, for 2s a yard. Another lot of 660 square yards was sold to Mr John Dutton, of 8, Greenfield, Rhosddu, for 2s a yard. Mr William Owen, Coedpoeth, for 2s 3d per yard, bought a lot containining 638 square yards in Villiers-street. Mr Robert Jones, Hightown-road, also bought 926 yards, at 2s a yard. in the same street. A lot of 436 square yards was knocked down to Mr Moses ¡ Evans, Victoria-road, at 2s 8d per yard. Mr R. Williamson, Wrexham, bought two lots in Peel- street at 2s 3d per yard, one lot contained 756 square yards, and the other 436 square yards. Mr Williamson also bought three lots, containing 524 square yards each, at 2s 6d per yard. The Caia estate contained twenty-nine freehold building ¡ sites, situate in and having frontages to Caia-road, Smithfield-road, and Hightown-road, in the borough of Wrexham. A plot of building land in Caia-road, containing 530 square yards, was sold to Mr George Thomas for 2s a yard. Another plot in Caia-road of 310 square yards was bought by Mrs Henry Jones, Poplar-road, at 2s 6d a yard. These were all the lots that were sold. The solicitors were Messrs. Evan Morris and Co.