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" arREXHAM TOWN COUNCIL.
arREXHAM TOWN COUNCIL. ,he monthly meeting of the Wrexham Town '\cil. on Tuesday afternoon, there were present: ^C (.°rh!? \la'yor (Councillor C. Murlcss), presiding ifnrs T. Jones, J. Whittingham, R. William- C?'? Chadwick, J. H. Pierce, H. V. Palin, and ^lY-ivies Mr T. Bury, town clerk Mr J. W M. '?) borough 5urve:ior; and  C. Moore, sam- t-niih borough surveyor and Mr C. Moore, sani- I-pector said that Councillor Fraser had ¡J:'he LOV N CERK said tha Councillor Fraser had ?—n expressing his inability to attend, and Alder- \In.. Done was away from home. i-'j LK' TEN "TlŒET AND REGENT-STREET FOOTPATHS. following minute appears in those of the Il lur oses Committee, held on the llth inst. ?\ letter to the Town Clerk, dated tne 11th inst., -f .hich the following is a copy, was read from Messrs *i Brothers, the present owners of the Savings' r "ú I)ropertv:- Herewith we beg to hand you F' ? ?.f the old Savings' Bank property which we F" recéntly purchased. The area included in the ^rVt-e we have made includes the whole of the F-tb co-extensive with the frontage of Eerton. :D :iu area of 79 square yards this was leased to ?<Q,r?,r;tU3n by the I?te Sir Waikin Wynn, when ""jootlipath wa? formed some years ago, but inas- ?n"cb t tt this, together with the whole site of the ?,.g' B:iuk was already leaed to the trustees of ?'\ savings' H-?k, we are advised that the lease to ? Cuip?r'mon is void. The Savings' Bank trustees ,nc t: k f R d' ?' "d 't e frontage to Regent-street a distance  ?,eL ?"r feet. but as they were only limited owners t" could not grant a perpetual ri?ht. The area of ?').uid Ü given up to the footpath in Regent-street \h ~quare yard, We are about to take down the IVildius: on the site, and erect thereon a block of h?di"?' ?t a cost something like £ 10,000 that we .;ir.k will be an acquisition to Wrexham from an --hit..c:mml as well as commercial point of view, "p-Y will add materially to the rateable value, and in yl^w of the desirability of maintaining the (M:r?t? at their present widths, we feel the Corporation should purchase the areas of hd bLiuuging to us in the paths, alwgether 108 .tnd as we have no desire to make a profit out V "tbene areas we offer them at the same price as we ^■,e paid for them. For the information and iii:of your committee, as to what we con- erecting on the site, we send you herewith IV." copies of an ink photo, of the proposed t¡¡i::¡¡I1: The contentions raised by Messrs. Davies others having been duly considered, but entirely objected to by tne committee, so far as the rights of the IVrpuration are questioned, it was recommended, -a trc motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr that the Town Clerk be authorised to neonate with Messrs. Davies brotaers for acquiring ;cJ freehold of the strip of footpath in Egerton- 1::cet. now leased to the Corporation, and report to the next meeting whether reasonable terms could provisionally be arrived at for the suggested pur- ,.h;ise, but that in these negotiations no consideration t-c to the claims of Messrs. Davies Brothers to aiiv title to the portion of Regent-street footpath coiuiired blue on their plan, and that due regard must Le had to the value of the unexpired term held by :he Corporation as regards the leasehold strip in E.-ertou-street. The Tcwx CLERK said he had written thcjfollowing _<:r to Messrs. Davies Brothers :— I. 1.5th September, 1895. ■ Vi-Ai: Sii:s,—Your letter of the 11th inst., and :d;T"llying pbu, oIlly came to my hands just L i?-- the meeting of the General Purposes Com- mittee, but I took the opportunity of taking in- iiructions on the matter. The committee entire'y dissent from your contentions, and are prepared to detenu the validity of the lease of the strip of land in EgL-rtun-street, and the sufficiency of the dedica- tion of the strip in Regent-street. You and your sinicdiute predecessors in title purchased with notice c: :Le lease from the late Sir Watkin Williams W'.uii.and were fully aware of the circumstances at- ¡ •.inii: the undoubted dedication to the public of the -nme square yards (or whatever extent it is) jC lici:<.iit-street, and the objections yon now raise have no sound foundation or merit beyond ¡ jns;c!.ijity- I am directed, however, to say :h; the committee appreciate the advantage to the town to arise iron; IE erection of the hand- and valuable buildings shown on the ink photo. wh;eii yon have kindly sent me a couple of copies, i-roviued that you definitely abandon any claim r'.rip of land referred t) in Regent-street v.hich ".Vii= absorbed into the thoroughly > more than' tv,t::ty ears ago, with the assent of all persons llJ- I am auUioiiscd to treat with you, for the ¡ ;uisition of the fee simple of the land in Egerton- subject to a reasonable price being named, for die consideration of the Council, having regard to the nnexuircJ term of the lease to the L rban Authority. IF JOG ;vie disposed to meet me with a view to such selitiation.s. on the distinct understanding above I shall be glad to arrange an appoint- L ut. if not, I am afraid the Council will leave take any steps you may be advised to test the of their title.-—Yours truly, THOMAS BURY, Town Clerk." TLi. following reply had been received :— September 23rd, 1895. • Di .\it SIR,—We have yours of the 13th inst. in :tr!y to ours of the 11th, and have no desire to raise any contentious question with the Corporation. We tbocaht v;£; had made that quite plain in our letter, bt we gather from yours tlna the Corporation only rropot'e to purchase the 79 yards iii Etjerion-streei. We beg to say that we are willing to sell this portion fo: the sum of iE420, and subject to the Corporation agreeing to purchase at this price, we shall be pre- pared to convey the 29 yards in Regent-street to isem free W e are, yours truly, DAVIES BSOTHEHS." Mr C. DAVIES said the strip of land was offered to tti. Corporation six months ago at about half what ¡ w.t- now asked for it. The Corporation would not tljen listen to the offer. Why consider one now ? yfn it on account of the party who made the offer; ILe MAYOR Oh no! Mr C. DAVIES It looks like it. The MAYOK said the parties who made the first cfer had not bought out the Savings Bank authorities Lu-d were not in a position to offer it. Ur DAVIES said the land was offered after the trustees of the Savings Bank had been bought out. Iue MAYOR: I no Lot Teinbiaber that now. ilr DAVIES: We were in the same position as Messrs Davies Brothers now are, and we offered the land at the same price that we paid for it. The M.VVUK And that was the understanding the Town Clerk gave to Messrs Davies Brothers. Mr DAYII.> You woM ) get it now at that price. The MAYUK proposed that the offer made by Messrs Levies be not entertained, and that the question of iinus be referred to a sub-committee. Mr WINXRINGHAM seconded, and it was agreed to. Mr T. JCNE., asked whether the committee would La\e power to act. The MAYOK said it would report to the Council. The Tows CI.KLK said he had done all 1 e could in the matter. It would, perhaps, be well if Messrs Davies Brothers were invited to a conference with the sub-committee with a view to seeing if any arrangement could be arrived at. The Mayor, Aldermen Bevan and Samuel, and r ..r.cillur Cathrall were appointed the sub-com- Mr T. Ji'.vts said he thought it would be fair to cive Davies Brothers the cost price for the land. Tiic-y said they aid not want to make any profit. The TOWN CLE.• siid Messrs Davies Brothers never bought the strip of lanJ in Regent-street. With regard to Et;erton-sirefct, they bought Llielandsub- ject to a lease held by the Corporation. The strip of land in Kegent-street was leased by he late Sir AVatkin in a deed under his own hand which showed the present setting back of the Savings BanK There had been a dedication to the public, and he advised ti^-iu most strongly upon that point. Ilr DAVTI:S s;ilid they could not. build upon the land i:: Eirerton- street if they wished to do so. The said they would have to wait until 1001. when the lease ran out, before they could do so. ILNANCE. At a meeting of the finance committee, held on Septt-iuher 18th, there were present Mr Murless (ii:;iyori, in the chair; Alderman Bevan, Messrs. I'aiin. Thomas Jones, Fraser, Whittingham, David Jones, and Chadwick. In the unavoidable abseuce of Mr Hanson, the chairman of the committee, it was resolved that the Mayor take the chair. The collector's statement book showed that on August 17th the balance of the general district rate un- eclketed was £4.963 7s lOd, and on September 14th the balance was £ 4,372 4s 8d. The amount collected during the month was JE591 3s 2d The receipts horn August 17th to September 14th, 1895, amounted t, ££91 15s 5:1. The borough rate account showed that the balance outstanding was ZEI,096* The treasurer's balances were as follows Dn. CR. £ s. d. £ s. d Off.t'ral 1945 7 11 I i, 407 1 4 Griffith 15 14 3 Century Accunt 126 13 6 .Uz. Balance at date 1649 5 10 S2072 1 5 R2072 1 5 balance on permanent accounts brought C down 1649 5 10 Cr. paving loan .1341611 girder bridge loan 200 0 0 ————— 334 16 11 .NLetDr.Balance 11314 8 11 WAGES. Tne Surveyor's cash-book showed the following:- 14.—Halanct in Surveyor's hands 49 14 7 27—Cheque on General Fund. 130 0 0 Uleiiue on Cemetery Ac- count 15 0 0 Sip. 11.—F.>ur weeks' expenditure Survevor's andlnspector's Dep?tmeuts 149 9 2 Uaiance in surveyor's lianas 49 5 5 £ 194 14 7 iEl94 14 7 1: was recommended, on the motion of the Mayor, L, ,,d,l by Mr Whittingham, that the wages ■ ur.i be passed, and that the Council issue an c-de; f-jr L170 on the general account, and ±15 on ttia cemetery account, making JelSS to the surveyor, the amount of his -estimate of wages expendi- ■ ior five weeks to el.?e before the next meetim. for the balance in his hands. No work ?-? been done out of paving loan account since ??.)1j)y meeting, there remained a balance of ilb ? Id iu the surveyor's hands. On the motion of the MA\OK. seconded by Mr "W UITTIN.IIVU. the minutes were adopted. THE FlUE iRI(?ADE. At a meeting of the Water Supply and Jt ire brigade Committee, held on September 18th, there VfeiL- present --Alderman Evans (chairman), Mr -Uur'iess (Mayor), Alderman Levan. Messrs Palin, Thomas Jones. Williamson, and Whittingham. Mr Ciiadwick, as memher of the special sub-committee .•appointed by the Council, was also present.-The Chairman Deported that, acting in conjunction with theMavorand Mr Chadwick as a sub-committee, they had been successful in arranging for the com- plete re-constrnction of the Volunteer Fire I' i igade, the old members with one exception having rejoined, and the brigade satisfactorily organised on a proper footing, to act under the same general rules and regulations approved bv the Conncil as have atterly Drevailed for its management.—It was recommended, on the motion of Dr. Palin, seconded by Mr Thomas Jones, that the Council advertise for tenders for horsing the fire engines, and that the form of tender I be drawn up by the Borough Surveyor in consultation with the Chairman.—The Borough Surveyor reported that he had been obliged, acting under the directions given by this committee, to dispense with the services of William Vaughan, whose engagement had there- fore terminated, subject to the approval of the Council. It was recommended, on the motion of Mr Bevan, seconded by Mr Williamson, that the Council confirm the step taken by the Borough Surveyor. It was further recommended, on the motion of Dr. Palin, seconded by Mr Williamson, that Edward McCarthy, who had been temporarily engaged, be permanently appointed as fire engine custodian, and that he be required to enter into an agreement as to the performance of his duties in the form approved of by the committee.—The Borough Surveyor having stated that Thomas Edwards, the second fireman, had applied for a second suit of uniform fjr special turnouts, it was recommended, on the motion of Mr Bevan, seconded by Dr. Palin, that the application be acceded to, the Borough Surveyor to be left to carry out the order at as reasonable a cost as possible.—It was also recommended, on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Mr Bevan, that the Surveyor submit as early as possible an estimate of the cost of removing from the carriage-way to the side paths all the hydrants or fireplugs in High-street, Hope-street, and Regent-street, the same being reported to be at present in an unsatisfactory scate as to position, &c. On the motion of Dr. PALIN, seconded by Mr DAVIES, the minutes were adopted. Later during the meeting, in the absence of Mr Bevan, Dr. PALDi moved:—" That the best thanks of the Council be accorded to the Special Committee, consisting of the Mayor, Mr Alderman Evans, and Mr Councillor Chadwick, appointed to take steps for the re-organisation of the Fire Brigade, for their services in successfully bringing about a satisfactory arrangement." He said he had great pleasure in moving the resolution. The three gentlemen named had done good service to the town by conferring with the old brigade and reconstituting it, and he was sure they would offer them their best thanks for doing so. He thought that by their endeavours the town had I secured as good a brigade as ever it had. Mr J. HOPLEY PIERCE seconded. They were rather i in a fix, and the Committee had got them out ot it in the best possible way. Mr WHITTINGHAM supported the resolution, which was unanimously carried. The MAYOR thanked the Council. RABIES. The Tows CLERK read a circular from the Board of Agriculture with reference to dealing with cases which might require treatment through rabies. THE NEW GIliLS' SCHOOL. A letter was read from the Victit (Canon Fletcher) I inviting the Mayor and Corporation to attend the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the Girls' National Schools on October 15th, and the subsequent I luncheon. The MAYOR said he should be very pleased to I attend. Dr. PALIN asked if they were to go in their robes ? The MAYOK said he should take it that that was what the Vicar wished. Dr. PALIN said he should be pleased to go. Tne MAYOR moved that the invitation be accepted. Those gentlemen who could attend, could kindly in- form the Town Clerk as soon as possible. iJr. JTALIN seconded, and it was agreed to. THE TEOrOSED CENTRAL TELEGRAPH OITICE. The TOWN CLERK st.id he had forwarded the resolution passed at the last Council meeting, with reference to a. central telegraph office, to the secre tary of the General Post Office. He had added :— You will observe from the resolution, that the Council consider that although there may possibly be no quicker despatch in point of time of transmission, a Central Office would prove a great convenience and saving of time to those sending in telegrams, and the facility thus afforded would tend to a marked increase of business." He had also forwarded the resolution to the Hight Hon. Sir G. O. Morgan, M.P., and Mr Tudor Howell, M.P., asking them to use their in- fluence with the Postmaster-General to bring about the establishment of the office desired. KErEBKKD. A letter from Mr T. J. Parry, with reference to the drainage of his new houses in Erddig-roa.d, was re- ferred to the Sanitary Committee. DEFERRED. The LAYOR had given notice of his intention to move the following resolution:—" That application be made to the Local Government Board for sanction to the borrowing by the Corporation on the credit of the general district fund and rate of a sum not exceeding iEl.500, for the purpose of effecting the street widening improvements and carrying out the extensions 01 of sewers in the Borough, recently resolved upon by the Conncil; such sum to be repayable by equal half-yearly instalments of principal and interest combined, spread over a period of thirty years from the dab of borrowin." He said he should like to include, if possible, the money lequired for the purchase of the Savings Bank land, and he would defer his resolution until the next Council meeting. The Towx CLEHK read a letter from the Local Government Board, agreeing to allow the Local Inquiry as to the proposed loan for s tables and sheds, ctc., to stand over until the intended application is submitted for sanction to loan for streets improve- ment and sewerage extensions under consideration.
i CHARGE OF BIGAMY AGAINST…
i CHARGE OF BIGAMY AGAINST A COLLIER. At the Wrexham County Alagistrates' Court, on Wednesday, before F. Meredith-Jones, Esq., William Thomas Fox, collier, Ponkey, was brought up in custody, charged with bigamy. Mr Wynn Evans defended. Samuel Townsley, shoemaker, 45, Queen-street, Whitehaven, said he knew the prisoner, who ca=e I to his house on a visit at Easter, 1893. He believed the prisoner and his daughter Anne to be married. In June, 1893, prisoner left, and he never saw him again until the 24th inst.—By Mr Wynn Evans He did not write to prisoner in February informing him that his daughter was dead. John Fox, collier, Ponkey, said be was the prisoner's father. On January 18th, 1893, prisoner married his niece, Anne Townley, at the Registry Office, in Wrexham.—Cross-examined In February he saw a letter purporting to have been written by he last witness to prisoner, stating that his wi-2 had died. The prisoner and his wife only Ii, 1 a few weeks together. They did not live happ. y. He could not produce the letter and did not n ake any inquiries to satisfy himself as to the truth of the contents of the letter. Martha Roberts said that on April 13th, 1895. she went through the form of marriage with the prisoner at the Presbyterian Church in Bersham- road, Wrexham. She knew he had been married before. In February she saw a letter, signed Samuel Townsley, stating that his daughter was dead. She had destroyed the letter. Thomas Phennah, registrar, said he was present when the marriage ceremony between prisoner and the last witness took place. P.C. Rees said he arrested the prisoner on September 23rd. Prisoner said he was a done man, and that he had a letter which he had destroyed, saying she was dead. For the defence, Edith Pritcliard, Chapel- street, Ponkey, said she remembered seeing, in February, a letter which prisoner had received, It was signed Samuel Townsley. She noticed that the postmark was NVhitehaven. The letter stated that his wife had died of inflammation of the lungs. Rebecca Roberts, mother of Martha Roberts, said in February she heard a letter read which stated that prisoner's first wife was dead. Elizabeth Fox, mother of prisoner, gave similar evidence. She believed the letter was destroyed. The prisoner was committed to the assizes for trial.
STACK FIRE AT PENYBRYN HALL.
STACK FIRE AT PENYBRYN HALL. On Thursday morning, about one o'clock, it was discovered that a fire had broken out in the stack- I yard of Penybryn Hall, which is ?ow occupied by Mr C. H. W. Phillips, destroying two stacks of old and new hay. A despatch was sent to the Wynnstay Fire Engine Office, and P.C. Williams, Acrefair, wired to the Wrexham offices. The Wynnstay engine was on the scene about 3.30 a.m., and at once set to work to extinguish the fire. Valuable services were rendered under the supervision of Mr Middle- ton, Wynn stay, who. with the assistance of willing helpers, prevented the fire from spreading to a large wheat stack near to, and the buildings which were in proximity to the yard, being filled with corn to the value of £ 800. The Wrexham Brigade arrived shortly afterwards, but its services were not required. There was a scarcity of water. The fire is believed to be the work of an incendiary. The damage is covered by insurance. Much praise is due to P.C. ilhams, Acrefair, for tilc valuable services rendered by him.
9 THE PROGRESS OF THE NEWI…
9 THE PROGRESS OF THE NEW DEE BRIDGE. I The construction of the new bridge across the River Dee at Queen's Ferry, to replace the old and primitive ferry boats across the river from the Flint- shire to the Cheshire side, is being pushed forward with considerable celerity. The abutments and approaches have been practically completed, and the workmen are now engaged in sinking the piles upon which the bridge will rest on either side of the river. The width of the river at this point which has to be bridged over is about 400 feet, and the bridge will consist of two fixed spans (one at each end) of 140 feet each, and two telescopic portions each 60 feet long, which will shoot out from the fixed spans and meet in the centre, making the complete bridge. A footpath will pass over the bridge on each side the full length, with a carriage way in the centre. It is hoped that the bridge will be opened in March, and an effort will be made to get Mr Gladstone to per- form the ceremony. The cost of the bridge will ap- proximate zE13,000, of which the Flintshire County Council find £ 5.000, the Cheshire County Council JE3,000, the Dee Conservancy Board 14.000: and local property owners (including the Gladstone family) £ 1.000.
Advertising
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I TRAP FATALITY NEAR WREXHAM…
TRAP FATALITY NEAR WREXHAM A shocking trap fatality occurred near Wrexham on Thursday afternoon. It appears that Mrs Thomas, wife of Richard Thomas, of the Black Lion, was driving to Wrexham, when, on passing through Bangor-Isycoed, a pig suddenly ran out and frightened the horse, which was only a young one. The trap was upset and the occupant thrown out, being killed instantly. She was conveyed home to Hanmer. Our Correspondent writes:—" All went well until the Old Toll Bar on the Whitchurch and Wrexham road, was reached. Here the colt, which was a young one, caught sight of a pig, and became very restive, and eventually bolted. Mrs Thomas jumped out of the conveyance, whilst Mr Thomas maintaining his hold, succeeded in pulling the colt into a ditch near Halghton Smithy. He was thrown out and received a severe shaking. Mrs Thomas was found to be suffering from injuries to her head. Dr. Jones, of Bangor, was sent for, but she died shortly before his arrival. She was quite conscious up to the time of her death, and complained of pains in her head. Great sympathy is felt for the family, who are well known in the district, in their sad bereave- ment."
!SIR WATKIN WYNN'S HOUNDS.…
SIR WATKIN WYNN'S HOUNDS. These hounds met at Kilhendre, on Thursday, when there were present :—Sir Watkin Wynn, Lord Kenyon, Mr and Miss Kynaston Hardwicke, and Mr E. M. Lucas. A move was first made to Morrel's Dingles, where a cub was found, but was soon lost. Blake's Wood was next visited, but here nothing was found. At the Osier Bed, however, a fox was found, which managed to evade his pursuers. A grand morning's sport was had at Isycoed, on Saturday, when three brace of foxes were killed. On Monday the meet was at Cottage Gorse, Worthenbury, and there were present :—Sir Watkin, Mr John and the Misses Howard, Broughton Hall; Captain Locke, &c. The Gorse seemed to have a good supply of cubs, but they all managed to get away. Another small cover was tried in the immediate vicinity, which was good enough for a fox, and after a sharp skirmish he was accounted for. A move was next made in the direction of the village of Worthenbury, and from there to a spinney near Blake's Wood. Finding nothing there a move was made to Bangor Racecourse, where like results awaited the hunt, and this con- cluded the morning's sport.
- OFFICIAL INSPECTION OF THE…
OFFICIAL INSPECTION OF THE WREXHAM AND ELLESMERE RAILWAY. As we anEonnced last week, Lieutenant-Colonel Yorke, Board of Trade Inspector, passed over the line from EUesmere to Wrexham en Tuesday, tried all the bridges and viaducts and passed them and the line as being very satisfactory. With Lieutenant- Colonel Yorke were Mr Aslett, general manager of the Cambrian Railways Mr George Owen, C.E., Mr A. H. Aslett, Mr Dutton, signal contractor, Wor- cester Mr Saunders, telegraph and telephone con- tractor, Cardiff; and Mr Howel Davies (Messrs Davies Brothers), permanent way contractors, Wrex- ham. On Wednesday he made an inspection of the station, but owing to the destruction of the signal box, he was unable to complete it, and it is thought that in a fortnight or L month a.t most, the whole inspection will be completed. Considerable altera- tions have been made at the Central Station. That part of the line near the Old Vicarage has been filled in, so that persons will be acle to walk from the street to the new platform. A footbridge has been erected over the EUesmere line, and matters are in a state of preparedness for the opening.
IWELSH LIBERAL ORGANISATIONI…
WELSH LIBERAL ORGANISATION MEETING AT SHREWSBURY. A meeting of the Drafting Committee appointed at the L!andrindod Joint Conference of the Welsh National Federation and the South Wales Liberal Federation met on Wednesday at Shrewsbury. A long discussion took place as to what should form the basis of discussion at the Committee, the representa- tive of the Welsh National Federation contending that the constitution adopted at Aberystwyth should be taken as a basis, whilst the representatives of the South Wales Liberal Federation contended that the constitution of neither the Welsh National nor the South Wales Liberal Federation should be accepted, } but that the Committee should commence with a perfectly clean sheet. This was ultimately agreed to, and the Committee proceeded to consider the general lines of the proposed new constitution. It was agreed that the title of the new organisation should be The Welsh National Liberal Federation." The details of the scheme were next considered seriatim, and it was resolved that a note should be appended to the report to the effect that the repre- sentatives of the Welsh National Federation favoured the term provincial executive district and those of the South Wales Federation the term federation." It was further resolved that a copy of the draft con- stitution be sent to the members of the Llandrindod Joint Conference, and that the joint secretaries should decide, on the receipt of replies from them, whether it was necessary to summon a further meet- ing of the Joint Conference before submitting the draft to the general meetings of the respective bodies interested. The members present individually pledged themselves to loyally endeavour to secure the adoption of the scheme by the bodies they repre- sented. A national convention will, later on, be summoned to consider the constitution and to publicly iniate the new organisation. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings, which extended over several hours.
MARCHWIEL. I
MARCHWIEL. I TREAT.—On Friday the scholars attending Miss Evans' Sunday School were invited to tea at the Old Hall by that lady. After a good tea, various games were indulged in and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. AN EXPLANATION REQUIRED.—In the Advertiser of September 14th there is Dr. Jones' report to the district council, in which he stated There were three mild cases of diphtheria at Strynyrhwch and were now convalescent." This sounds strange to the people of Marchwiel, for one of the children attacked died and was buried the day before Dr. Jones made his report. The day after another child died, and sad to say the mother died on Saturday. The matter will be fully dis- cussed at the next meeting of the parish meeting. Great sympathy is felt for Mr Prodger, the head of the family. THE RECTOR OF MARCHWIEL AND HIS I LATE PARISHIONERS. The Rev. E. Rhys James, the rector, who has now been in residence for a few months has created a most favourable impression among his new parishioners, and the way in which he has commenced in is new sphere of labour gives promise of a most successful rectorate, mutually advantageous to himself and his parishioners. That the parishioners of Marchwiel should anticipate such a satisfactory state of this is warranted by MrJames receiving a cheque to which all classes of his late parishioners contributed. Owing to the large number of subscribers to this testimonial, Mr James is unable to thank all per- sonally, but he wishes to express his hearty thanks to all for their great kindness through the press. Mr James states that the subscription list represents nearly all the Church families in the parish, not a few of their Nonconformist brethren, and many other outsiders, who are kindly disposed towards the Church. There are many large and liberal subscribers, but the great bulk are subscribers of sums varying from 3d to 2s 6d, which to his mind makes the testimonial doubly valuable. He saw in the list the names of their best Church-workers, and of true and faithful Churchmen, who have all along the line liberally supported all their Church doings while the names of a few who have done so far nothing for the Church are, he was glad to say, conspicuous by their absence. Those now have a new opportunity to redeem the time, and there is abundant room for them to show what they can do, provided they will condesend to construct and not destroy Church-work. After a residence of 27 years at Llangollen, during the prime of life, in season and out of season, in sunshine and in shade, in stormy weather and in paaceful calm, in persecution and in popularity; it was to I him a most pleasant thing to be reminded by their parting words and gift, that he had not lived among them a vain, idle, and fruitless life, but that by the Grace of God the Church had, during the days of his ministry, been edified among you." GWERSYLLT AND SUMMERHILL REVISION COURT.—The Revising Barrister sat at Gwersyllt National Schc :1s on Wednesday, to revise the list of voters. NotL ng of interest transpired. The Liberals and the CODcarvativeswere represented by Messrs W. Wynn Evans and G. Bevan respec- tively, I.O.G.T.-On the invitation of the Zoar of Gwer- syllt Lodge, the members of the Pioneer Lodge, paid them a fraternal visit on Thursday, September 19th. It being half-holiday at Mold, they drove to Caergwi-le in the afternoon, and were joined by a party from the Zoar of Gwersyllt, and had pleasant pic-nic. They afterwards drove in a large bralle to the Public Hall, Summerhill. The hall was crowded. The chair was occupied by Brother Thomas Vaughan, W.C., Mold. The following programme was well performed :—Pianoforte solo, Sister M. E. Jones song, Just Lttely," Brother O. Williams; song, Merry, Merry Sunshine," Sister F. Foulkes song, I'll place it in the hands of my Solicitor," Brother W. Hadyn Davies song. Golden Sorrow," Sister M. Hopwood song, Old Folks at Home," Brother J. O. Jones recitation, What the Drink Fiend did in the Night," Brother J. Stanford, G.C.T. song, Charity," Sister Rhoda Hopwood song," Roger," Brother W. P. Roberts (encored) reading, Moses' Mother-in-law," Brother Morgan song, Parody on a Miner's Dream," Brother Osborne Williams; recitation, I made a Shirt," Sister E. Price con- cluding with a laughable farce, "Blundering Barney," by W. F. ForthergilJ" by permission of Miss Hey- wood, Manchester—Barney Blake, a blundering numskull who does everything wrong. Brother W. Hadyn Davies Biddy Bleak, his sister, anxious to please but cannot, W. A. Woodward Mr Bullfrog, troubled with gout and very bad temper. Brother D. j J. Jones.
ROSSETT ANNUAL FOAL SHOW AND…
ROSSETT ANNUAL FOAL SHOW AND SALE. On Sept. 20th, Messrs Jones and Son, auctioneers, held their fourth annual show in two fields, kindly lent by Mr Councillor Thomas Thomas. The attendance was a large one, the stock exhibited being of an exceptionally good character. The judges were Mr Fletcher, M.R.C.V.S., Wrexham, and Mr Thomas Parker, of Marford, who performed their duties to the satisfaction, of all con- cerned. Mr Henry Curwen was the referee. The following were the awards:—Half-breds by Orlando, prize JE1 Is, given by Mr Thomas Thomas -1 Mr George Clarke, Plas Devon, r Mr S. Edwards, Chester, h c ilr Gillam, Doddleston. Half-breds by Lord Raglan, prize 11 Is, given by Mr A. E. Evans- 1 Mr Lea, Iscoed, r Mr Bellis, Llwynonn, Special prize il Is for draught foal by Carpenter, given by Mr W. Lewis, Hope Mountain—1 Mr Pitchford, Hope, r Mr Mr Wright, Haunkley, he Mr Copeland, Talon. Best draught foal, by Wales, prize iEl Is, by Mr A. E. Evans-1 Mr Bellis, Llwyn Onn. Draught foals, Farmers' Friend, prize JE1 Is, by Mr Meredith, Borras—1 Mr J. T. Woolrich, Rossett, r Mr Briscoe, Pickhill, h c Sir Robert Cunliffe, Acton. Open, half-bred, prize El Is, by Jones and Son—1 Mr E. H. Cruttenden, r Mr Dyke, Pulford, h c Mr Clarke, Plas Devon. Open shire draught foal, prize 11 Is, given by Jones and Son, auctioneers—1, Mr W. Meredith, Borras r, Mr ratchlord, Hope; n c, J. ana T. W oOlrlcb, Rossett.—Mr Dodd occupied the rostrum, and there was some keen competition, draught foals fetching X16. The auctioneers entertained the judges and a large number of friends to lunch at the Lion Hotel. the usual toasts being given and responded to. 0
HARYEST THANKSGIVING AT WREXHAM.-
HARYEST THANKSGIVING AT WREXHAM. On September 20th, the harvest thanksgiving service was held in the Brynyffynnon Wesleyan Church, when the edifice was tastefully decorated by the ladies of the congregation. The reredos, which has just been completed, was much admired. The service was conducted by the Rev. H. F. Kelvey. Mendelssohn's sacred cantata, Lauda Sion," was sung by the choir, Miss Emily Wright taking the solos. This exacting and interesting work was admirably sung, and Mr Charles W. Thomas, the organist and choirmaster, is to be congratulated upon the success of the performance. The offertory was in aid of the choir funds. The services were continued on Sunday.
LADY WILLIAMS WYNN. I
LADY WILLIAMS WYNN. I On September 20th, the news reached Ruabon, that Lady Williams Wynn had been safely delivered of a daughter at Glan Lllyn, Sir Watkin and Lady Williams Wynn's Merionethshire seat. Both her ladyship and child are reported to be doing well. «.
THE RELIGIOUS DISPUTE AT ST.…
THE RELIGIOUS DISPUTE AT ST. ASAPH. At the fortnightly meeting of the St. Asaph Board of Guardians, held on Sept. 20th, Mr Edwin Morgan in the chair, a letter was read from Mr Joseph Lloyd, solicitor, St. Asaph, enclosing a copy of a resolution passed at a meeting of Church people held at St. Asaph requesting thegnardians to act upon the instructions of the Local Government Board con- tained in their letter of the 28th of January, 1895, with reference to the religious education of the children at the workhouse. The resolution also pointed out that as the instructions of the Local Government Board were clear and unmistakeable, the fact that they had not been carried out must be due to unnecessary delay.—The Chairman said he under- stood that the application was that the Church of England teachers should be allowed to come to the workhouse to instruct the children in their own way, or as an alternative that they should be allowed to attend the Sunday schools of the different denomina- tions to which they belonged. It was purely optional whether the guardians allowed them to go out to school or not; but with regard to allowing the Church teachers to come to the house to teach those regis- tered as Church in their own distinctive form they had no option. Mr R. Ll. Jones said that inasmuch as they had decided to hold a Sunday school in the house, he moved that they reply to the letter of Mr Joseph Lloyd to the effect that they were prepared to allow the teachers of the Church of England to come to the house to teach the children belonging to the Church in their own way.—Mrs B. Dvans seconded, and said she was very glad that a solution had been found for the difficulty though she would have been glad if they could agree to allow the children to go out to school. She would like to make Sunday a happy day for the children, and not shut them up in a dull house.—Mrs F. L. Rawlins supported Miss Evans' suggestion. Previous to the Sunday school being started in the house, the children went out to school, and had they been taken to the different denominations to which they belonged, instead of all being taken to the church, the probability was that that arrangement would never have been disturbed.—Mr R. LI. Jones con- tended that the question was the religious instruction of the children in the workhouee, and not whether they should go to school or not.-After a long dis- cussion, Mr Jones' motion was agreed to unani- mously. [The foregoing report appeared in our Saturday morning's edition.]
MR GLADSTONE'S WELSH ADMIRERS…
MR GLADSTONE'S WELSH ADMIRERS AND THEIR PICTURES. On Sept. 20th, at Flint County Court, before the Deputy Registrar, Mr Henry Taylor, a number of Flint householders were sued by John Harrop, a Manchester general merchant, for the balance due on pictures of Mr Gladstone, supplied on the easy payment system. The first defendant was Morris Jones, West-view, Flint, who was sued to recover 15s the balance of a picture of Mr Gladstone, supplied to him by Harrop, some months ago. Jones was repre- sented by his wife, who stated he was a labourer. She had done without a picture of Mr Gladstone all these years, and she could go on without one, especially one on trust. (Laughter.)—The Registrar: You would not take Mr Gladstone on trust ?—Mrs Jones: No. (Laughter.)—The Registrar: Who has got Mr Glad- stone now ? (Laughter.)—Witness: It is in the house of my daughter at Birkenhead.—The Registrar told the plaintiff he was out of court, but eventually Mrs Jones consented to judgment for 2s a month.— Thomas Brocklebank and Mary Brocklebank, brother and sister, living in the same house, were then sued for a similar amount. The Registrar suggested there had been some mistake. What would they want two pictures of Gladstone in the same house for ? be asked. The other one must have been Disraeli. (Laughter.) The plaintiff said he was unable to say whether that was so or not. The defendants were each ordered to pay 2s a month until the debt was wiped off.-John Logan, a Flint man, was summoned for 23s for a picture of Glad- stone. He was represented by his wife, who caused considerable amusement by informing the Court that she declined to pay the amount because the picture of Gladstone had been left instead of a picture of Beaconsfield. (Laughter.) Her husband had wanted Disraeli, but the traveller had only one of Gladstone, which he left, and promised on his next journey to bring Beaconsfield in substi- tution and take Gladstone away. (Laughter.) This he had never done, and she had had the picture in her house for the past two years. She did not want Gladstone in fact she did not want either now. (Laughter.) She had never hung him up since she had had him. (Laughter.) The Registrar ordered the plaintiff to send his traveller with Beaconsfield's photograph, and ex- change the one of Gladstone. Mrs Logan protested. She said she did not want either now. (Laughter.)— The Registrar ordered the case to be struck out, Mrs Logan undertaking to deliver the picture as soon as the traveller called for it. About a dozen similar cases were gone into, and different orders were made. [The foregoing report appeared in our Saturday morning's edition.]
BUCKLEY. I
BUCKLEY. MINISTERIAL.—The Rev. Jonathan Evans has resumed his duties as pastor of the Congregational Church. He was received on Sunday by large gatherings, welcoming his return after four weeks' holidays. BAZAAB.—A grand bazaar was held at the Primitiva Methodist Chapel, Ewloe, on Tuesday and Wednesday. There was a large assortment of articles of nearly every description. The opening ceremony was performed on Tuesday by Mr Fred Green, P.C., Hawarden, and on Wednes- day by Mr Jobn, Millington, D.C. PRESBYTERIAN ANNIVERSARY.—The anniversary services at Zion Calvinistic Methodist Chapel were held on Sunday. The Rev. Richard Williams, Rhos, was the preacher, who delivered three excellent sermons. The choir showed a decided improvement under their new leader, Mr Joseph Foulkes, R.C.M. Their new anthems, I will praise Thee and Praise the Lord," were well rendered. Mr Joseph Foulkes also sang "The Holy City with good effect. THANKSGIVING SERVICES.—The harvest festival services were held at Bistre New Connexion Chapel on Sunday. Mr John Taylor occupied the pulpit morning and evening. The chapel was beautifully decorated. Suitable hymns and anthems were rendered by the choir, under the leadership of Mr Thomas Wainwright.-Servicei were also held at Drury-lane Primitive M&thodist Chapel, on Sunday and Monday. COLLIERS' STRIKE.—A dispute having arisen at Mount Pleasant Colliery, through the manager making a reduction of ninepence per ton, Mr Edward Peters, miners' agent, has had several interviews with them, with the result that the men have offered to give nd out of the ninepence asked for. This the masters refuse to accept, and there is every sign of the strike being a pro- longed one. More than 100 men have already been out since a week last -Uonday. out since a week last Monday.
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I ROSSETT.
I ROSSETT. g, HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—The harvest thanks- giving service was held in the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening. The sermon was preached by th3 Rev. W. O. Williams, who took his text from the 6th chapter of Matthew and 11th verse, Give us this day our daily bread." The I discourse was both practical and impressive, and listened to with great attention by a large con- gregation. The collection was in aid of the connexional building fund. The hymns were specially selected, and the singing was very hearty. Three anthems were also given by the choir in excellent taste, under the able con- ductorship of Mr William Harvey. Miss Jones presided at the organ in a very efficient manner. The church was tastefully decorated by the following ladies: Mrs Williams, Misses Edwards, Mrs Pemberton, Miss Pointon, and Miss Cromar, assisted by the members of the choir. A large supply of fruit and flowers were sent by friends, including a fine collection of plants by Mr James Edwards, Green Farm, Rossett. REVISION COURT.-The Hon. R. C. Grosvenor held a revision court at the Cocoa Rooms, Rossett, for the parishes of Burton, Rossett, Gresford, and Llay, on Monday. Mr G. Bevan appeared for the Conservatives, and Mr W. R. Evans represented the Liberals.-The vote of Thomas Lewis was objected to by the Liberals on the ground that he was not the tenant of sufficient land in Burton to sustain the vote. Mr Lewis, however, said he paid JESS rent, and as this statement was verified. Mr Lewis' vote was allowed. The Revising Barrister also allowed Mr Lewis his expenses.— John Edwards claimed for a lodger vote. He said he paid his father 8s per week for two rooms in his father's house, and he also paid £ 10 per year for board. The Barrister That makes 8s per week for lodgings and 4s per week for board. Mr Bevan (to claimant) And do you want us to be- lieve that you pay twice as much for your lodgings as you do for your board ? Claimant I work for my father for £10 a year besides my board. The Barrister: I do not acknowledge that as payment, so I cannot allow the vote.—The Duke of Westminster was objected to on Division 3, but the Liberals withdrew their opposition.— Mr Samuel Moss, chairman of the Denbighshire County Council, claimed a vote on Division 3 in respect of occupation of the Assembly Rooms, Lavister, but the claim was not allowed.
PENYCAE.
PENYCAE. Titip.-On Monday the members of Mr Edward Pritchard's, Bridge-street, Penycae, Sunday School Class drove to Chester. DISSOLVING VIEWS.—A very successful dissolv- ing view entertainment was given by Mr J. Culey, Cefn, on Monday evening, at the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Copperas, the subject being My travels in North Wales." There was a crowded attendance. The proceeds are towards the church funds. TEPERANcE MEETING.—A public meeting, held under the auspices of the annual conference of the North Wales Temperance Association, at Llangollen, was held at the Salem Baptist Chapel, Penycae, on Wednesday evening, there being a large attendance. Mr Benjamin Pritchard, Drefechan, officiated at the devotional service, and the Chairman, Mr John Thomas, Delph House, Acrefair, delivered an intro- ductory address. The following resolution, moved by Mr Pickering, and supported by Mr Thomas Williams, carpenter, Groes, was passed That this meeting, held under the auspices of the Ruabon District Temperance Council, earnestly urge our Welsh members to push forward the Welsh Local Veto Bill, inasmuch as Wales demands it, and for the advantage of the whole kingdom, as an experiment to see how the principle would work in this part of the country."—Mr Owen Owens, Liverpool, one of the delegates at the Conference, then addressed the meeting. He was followed by the Rev. Isaac Davies, Glynceiriog, another delegate, who, in the course of an animated address, said that a question frequently asked in our days was to what extent a person may drink without sining, and how far was it possible to go on a football field without displeasing the Almighty ? He earnestly warned all young people that the safest thing to escape injury was to keep as far away as possible.—Mr William Thomas, Plasdu, Dre- fechan, then moved, That we also deem it urgent that the following Bills be passed without delay:—(a) The Bill for amending the Welsh Sunday Closing Act; (b) the Bill for abolishing grocers' licences (c) the Bill for amending the Wine and Beerhouse Act, 1869."—Mr Edward Gough seconded the resolution, which was unani- mously passed. A vote of thanks to the chairman and speakers was accorded, and the meeting closed in prayer offered by the Rev. Isaac Davies.
HOLT AND FARNDON.
HOLT AND FARNDON. POTATO CROP.-The recent fine weather having given every facility for outdoor work, the farmers are now busy securing the potato crop, which proves to be a very good yield, and very little disease is prevalent amongst the tubers. CREWE PRIMITIVE METHODISTS.—The annual tea meeting was held on Monday, when a good number sat down at the tables to tea, provided by Mr Willett. In the evening a meeting was held, when addresees were given by the circuit ministers and others. ROCK CHAPEL HARVEST SERVICES.—The Inde- pendents of Farndon held their harvest thanksgiving services on Tuesday evening. The building was profusely adorned with signs of the harvest. The preacher was the Rev. Charles Mines, of Rock Ferry, ex-president of the Cheshire Congregational Union. There was a good congregation. TECHNICAL EDUCATION.-The committee have arranged with Mr Ward (appointed by the Cheshire County Council) to hold twenty-two ambulance lectures and musical classes in the National School- room, Farndon, during the coming winter. It is also intended holding classes in commercial bookkeeping and correspondence. The local secretary is Mr Nathaniel Keys, Bridge-street, Farndon. BAPTIST CHAPEL HARVEST SERVICES.—The annual harvest thanksgiving services in connection with the Baptist Chapel, Holt, were held on Sunday afternoon and evening last, when two sermons were preached to large congregations by Mr Simon Jones, J.P., of Wrexham. The chapel was tastefully decorated with fruit, vegetables, &c., by various friends. Anthems were sung by the choir, under the leader- ship of Mr Samuel Tftomas, of Eaton Hall. TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION AqD CYCLE PARADE.—The annual demonstration in aid of the Holt and Farn- don Fire Brigade, was held on Friday evening, Sep- tember 20th. This year the usual custom of going through drills. &c., was dispensed with, and instead of the procession of the different brigades of the county, a torchlight display was held on the river near the bridge, and a cycle parade afterwards. The torchlight procession on the river consisted of several boats with torches and fairy lanterns in cach, the latter adding a fairy-like appearance to the scene. The procession started from rouød the corner known as the Maiden's harbour," and then proceeded under the bridge a little towards Chester. Mr Marchant's band, of Chester, which was in the last boat, gave selections of music all the way. The boats then returned under the bridge, and the torchlight display then broke up at the Boat House. During the I display the bridge and vicinity were crowded with a large number of spectators. The spectators then wended their way towards the Cross Bank," Holt, where those taking part in the cycle proceedings assembled at half-past eight o'clock, and under the directions of Captain Edwin Edwards, paraded the principal streets of Holt and Farndon. The proces- sion consisted of the following -The Holt and Farndon Fire Brigade, with full complement of men, the engine being lighted up with torches the Eaton Hall brigade men, each carrying a torch Wrexham cyclists in fancy costume Holt cyclists and Chester cyclists, Mikado," from Chester, bringing up the rear. The latter attracted considerable notice, and caused much amusement to the crowds who lined the streets. The cyclists' parade, after proceeding to Chester-road, broke up, and a dance was afterwards held in Kenyon Hall. The collection on the bridge during the parade amounted to JE5. REVISION COURT.-On Monday, the Hon. R. C. Grosvenor revised the list of voters for the borough of Holt polling district. Mr George Bevan and Mr Rathbone Jones represented the Unionistb, and Mr W. R. Evans, of Wrexham, appeared for the Liberals. In Dutton Diffeth, Mr Joseph Salmon, of Farndon, claimed a vote in respect of the owner- ship of the Plough Inn, and this was allowed. In Dutton-y-Bran the Rev. A. G. M. Jennings, vicar of Isycoed, claimed a vote in respect of tithe rent in the township. Mr Jennings appeared in support of the claim, which was allowed. The Conservatives made a claim on behalf of Mr Herbert Stokes, but, it appearing that the claimant was not of age when the claim was sent in, the claim was disallowed. A claim was also made by Thomas Parry as the occupier of some outbuildings on Matthews' Farm, and the vote was allowed. In Holt parish the Con- servatives supported a claim on behalf of Mr Edward Edwards, of Llyn, Llangollen, to be registered in re- spect of the ownership of a freehold farm in Hug- more-lane, and the claim was allowed. The Con- servatives also successfully supported the claim of Mr W. R. Wilbraham, who had purchased the pro- perty known as Brook Lawn, Holt. Three other claims were made on behalf of the Conservatives, but in each case the claimants had not been in possession of the qualifying property a sufficient time to qualify them for a vote. In Sutton the Conservatives claimed a vote for Mr Edwin Edwards, of P..rk Farm, in respect of the ownership of several meadows in this township, and for the Rev. A- G. M. Jennings in respect of freehold tithe rent charge, and these claims were allowed, as were also the claims of Mr Robert Sanderson and Mr John Shone in respect of freehold land in the townshiu. In the borough of Holt the Liberals objected to the name of John Rowland being retained on the list, on the ground that he had received relief during the qualifying period, but the vote was retained, 2s 6d being awarded as costs. Lord Kenyon and the Rev. Jenkyn Jones claimed to be registered as parochial electors, and the claims were allowed.
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I I OVERTON.I
I I OVERTON. THE DRAINAGE. The drainage of Overton as agreed to by the Local Government Board, will be commenced in the course of a, few days by Messrs George Williams and Son, Penley. CRICKET.—Last Saturday saw the last match of ) the Overton Club. In all, sixteen matches have j been played, eleven of which were won and five i drawn. Messrs Hargreaves, Ashton, Wheeler, Goderich, and Drs. Jones, and Richmond made the best scores, whilst Messrs William and klfred j Roberts proved very efficient bowlers. < I SWINE FEVER. I AN DIPORTAT PROPOSAL. i The following letter has been received from Mr T. I T. Keliy, clerk to the Flintshire County Council, by ( Mr T. H. Warburton Lee. Mr T. H. Warburton Lee. Mold, September 21st. I I ANIMAL BISEASBS. I Dear :ir,-Te result of my correspondence with the Board of Agriculture, so far is that an inspector of the Board came down by appointment this morn- ing, and went fully into the whole question with me. Shropshire is an inspected area. Overton is not an inspected area, therefore awine cannot pass from sales from Shropshire into Overton. We discussed the various modes of trying to get over the difficulty but there seems to be one plan only that can be adopted, and that is for the Board to issue an order extendinl, the geogrtphical area of Shropshire, and taking in the Overton district. Overton would then become part and parcel of an inspected area; and swine cannot move freely about within the area, which would compromise Shropshire and Overton. By this arrangement the Government would remain liable to compensation as at present. The objection to this arrangement of course is that as Overton will be an inspected area, no swine can be removed from it into Cheshire or Denbighshire except for slaughter with a licence. I don't know how this will interfere with the farmers in the portion of the Overton district nearest to Wrexham. What do you think? It ought to be considered by the executive committee, and I have arranged with the inspector to attend the meeting towards the end of next week. Will Friday or Saturday suit you ? It might be stipulated with the Board that any order made now must be subject to revision, if it is found not to work.—Yours faithfully. T. T. KELLY. T. H. Warburton Lee, Esq." The following letter has been received by each Councillor of the Overton District Council, from Mr R. E. Lloyd, the cierk Eilesmeie, September 22nd, 1835. SIR,-I have this morning received a letter from Mr Warburton Lee, enclosing one addressed to him by the Clerk of the Flintshire County Council, a copy of which is enclosed herewith. Mr Lee suggests that a special meeting of the Council be held on Saturday morning to decide whether the offer men- tioned in Mr Kelly's letter shall be accepted or not. That the district councillors for Bangor and Wor- thenbury be invited to attend it, and that the deci- sion of the Council be telegraphed to the Executive Committee, which meets at one p.m. the same day. Having regard to the urgency of the matter, and of I the impractability of my first consulting the chair- man I hereby venture ro request your attendance at the schoolroom at Hanmer, at eleven a.m. on Satur- 'I day next to consider the offer referred to in Mr Kelly's letter. Assuming as I do that the Council would so desire, I am asking the district councillors of Bangor and .Vorthen bury to attend the meeting. I am also sending them a copy of Mr Kelly's letter.— Yours truly. R. E. LLOYD, Clerk."
IRHOSLLANERCHRUGOG.
I RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. PREACHING MEETING.—On Monday, the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists of Ponkey held a prer.ching meeting, which was very largely attended. In the evening the preaching took pllce at the Independent Chapel, Myuyad Seion. kindly lent for the occasion. The pieacneis were the Rev. John Williams, Liver- pool, late of Brynsiencyn, Anglesey; the Rev. R. E. Morris, U.A., and the Rev. Thomas Jones, Rhostyilen. REVlIOX COURT. The Hon. Cecil Grosvenor, revising barrister, sat at the Public Hall on Saturday in order to revise the list of voters for the Hhos and district polling divisions. The Liberals were repre- sented by Mr Wynn Evans, solicitor, Wrexham, and Mr Joseph Rogers, Rhos Mr Bevan, of Wrexham, represented the Conservatives. The Conservatives made only one claim at Rhos, but did not sustain it. The Liberals, on the other hand, had many new claims, and were able to support most of them. PRESENTATION.—Mr John Jones, timber merchant, Johnstown, was on Monday presented with an address by his Sunday school class at Capel Mawr. For very many years Mr Jones has been a teacher of a large adult class, and having now resigned the post in order to be able to attend the Sunday school in the newly-built chapel at Johnstown, the class has taken advantage of the occasion to present him with an address, as a mark of their esteem and affection. ESCLISH COXG^EOATIONAL Cll,PEI,. JOTINSTOV;N.- The members ot the Young People's Guild, met to- gether on Tuesday evening for the opening discussion of the season.. There was a crowded attendance, and the meeting -,ts whole augured well for the future success of the Guild. The chair was occupied by the pastor, Rev. J. Oginore Morgans. The matter under discussion was, How to improve the social and moral condition of J ohnstowll," and the subject was thrashed out thoroughly by the following members: —Messrs. J. Williams, S. 'Pearce, H. T. Parry, W. Hannaby, E. Jones, S. Pritchard, and the secretary, Mr W. Parry. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—On Wednesday evening, a meeting in support of temperance was held at the Public Hall, tne Rev. J. Ogmore Morgans, Congre- gational minister, Johnstown, presiding. Addresses were given by the Chairman, the Rev. Robert Jones, Calvinistic Methodist minister; the Rev. D. H. Jenkins, Baptist minister; the Rev. Thos. Hughes, LlanerchrugogLodge; Dr. Rowlands, Llanaelhaiarn the Rev. Evan WiUiams, Baptist minister; the Rev. O. Owens, Congregational minister, Ponkey and Mrs D. L. Price, Hall-street. The following resolu- tions were put to the meeting and carried unani- mously :—(1) That this meeting, which is held under the auspices of the Ruabon District Temper- ance Council, earnestly urges our Welsh members of Parliament to push forward the Welsh Local Veto Bill, in: ,much as Wales demands it, and for the advant e of ihe whole kingdom, as an experiment to see ow the principle would work in this part of the CL :ntry." (2) That we also deem it urgent that Le following Bills be passed without delay (a) The Bill fcr amending the Welsh Sunday Closing Act. by Mr Herbert Roberts, M.P.; (b) the Bill for abolishing Giocers' Licences, by Mr D. Thomas, M.P.; (c) the Bill for amending the Wine and Beer- houses Act, 1S69, by Mr Herbert Lewis, M.P."
PONTBLYDDYN AND LEESWOOD.
PONTBLYDDYN AND LEESWOOD. WATER FAMINE.—In consequence of the prolonged dry weather, there is a dearth in the water supply of this district. The rainwater supply is exhausted: and the wells are nearly dry, and the inhabitants have to go long distances to get sufficient for domestic purposes. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION.—At a meeting of Local Instruction Committee, held at the Board Schools, under the presidency of Mr E. Bithel, it was resolved to abandon the classes in the various sub- jects for the piesent session, owing to the serious depression in the local trade, and the consequent poverty in the district. ACCIDENT.—A serious accident occurred at Lees- wood on Saturday. A young man from Pentre Broughton, near Brymbo, was driving a horse and trap, in which were seated two young women, when the horse suddenly fell on the top of the hill near the National Schools. The occupants of the trap saved themselves by clutching at the trap, or they would have been thrown out. The horse received such severe injuries that it died in the course of a few hours. BOARD SCHOOLS.—On Tharsday the children attending the Leeswood Board Schools were enter- tained at a tea party in the schools provided by sub- scription. About 200 scholars had an excellent tea provided by Mr John Hopwood, grocer, Pontblyddyn. Afterwards, the committee and school staff were similarly entertained by the head teachers (Mr R. T. Evans and Miss Robson.) Among those present were Mr E. Bithell, Mr Thomas Hughes, Mr Thomas Langley, Mr James Dickson, Mr Thomas Jones, Mr John Hopwood, Mr William Rogers, and others. Mr Bithel proposed, and Mr Langley seconded a vote of thanks to the donors of the treat. A vote was unanimously accorded. After tea an adjourn- ment was made to an adjoining field, kindly lent by Mr Robert Roberts, where a number of games were played, and a quantity of sweets and toys distributed. I
LLANGOLLEN. I
LLANGOLLEN. I LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD INQUIRY.—Last week Colonel C. H. Luard, R.E., of the Local Govern- ment Board, held an inquiry at the Assembly Rooms, Llangollen, in reference to the application by the Urban District Council for sanction to borrow £ 2,000 for the purpose oi relaying the water mains on ac. count of the unsatisfactory nature of the present water supply.
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The Right Rev. Francis Mostyn. Vicar-Apostolic of Wales, began a series of ordination services yesterday, at St. Beuno's Theological College, Tre- meirchion. At illilichester, on September 20tli, the Mile Selling Handicap was won by Last Toast,the Michaelmas Plate by Harp Or. the Friday Plate by Montpensier, .the Lancaster Nursery Handicap by Tender flnd True. the Bury Two-Year-Old Selling Plate by Roulette, the De Trafford Handicap by Kyle, and the New Barnes Plate by Athel. At Ayr, the Land of Burns Handicap Plate was won by Chasseur, the Arran Welter Handicap Plate by Hihland, the Two- Year-Old SeHiac Handicap, Plate by Childrey ?"z Filly, the Ayr Gold Cup by Linton, the Buchanan Selling Handicap Plate by Bowie Den, and the Carick Welter Plate by Carabas. A DENBIGHSHIRE CENTENARIAN.—A local contem- porary says :—A very interesting centenarian is now alive and well in the parish of Llandyrnog. He has been living for ruauv years at Cross Keys farm with Mr and Mrs Edward Jones. His name is Thomas Jones. He was born in the parish of Llanfihangel- Glyn-Myfyr on the 16th September, 1795, and was married at Llanynys palish church, at the age of 37, to one Mary Owens, a native of refrlw. i He attained his one hundred and first birthday, sound of limb and wind, with his five senses in good working order. • He reads without spectacles, hears without a liorn, speaks without faltering, and walks without a stick. He eats, drinks, and sleeps well. He is quick at repartee, cracks jokes I:ke Corney Grain, and never wore a pair of troa-ers, they being his aversion and knee breeches the orthodox garb. He was born in the year that Warren Hastings was acquitted, and the Milky Way was resolved into stars. He remembers Wales without a Methodist chapel, England without umbrellas, Moel Fai-nmau before the Jubilee Tower, Llandyrnog during its brick-making period. He ba3 never spoken a word of English, nor ever entered a railway carriage in his life. An honest man, with a good record, and likely to live for several years to come, many of the younger generation would only be I too glad to buy his lungs or digestive apparatus at second hand.
I BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON.
I BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. THE ENGLISH WESLEYAN Cit -k pE .-On Tuesday evening a meeting of the Improvement Society was held in this chapel, presided over by Mr James Herbert Jones. Mr William Rogers gave an essay on The power of Nonconformity," which wa.s afterwards discussed. BRDrBO REVISION COUItT.-Tlie revision court was held on Wednesday at Brymbo, before the Hon. R. C. Grosvenor, revising barrister. Mr W. R. Evans represented the Liberals, and Mr G. Bevan the Conservatives. Nothing of importance occurred. BROUGHTON REVISION COtTRT.-Tliis court was held on Wednesday in the Reading Room, Black Lane, before the Hon. R. C. Grosvenor. The Liberals were represented by Mr W. R. Evans, and the Conservatives by Mr George Bevan. Mr W. Roden, of Brynteg, claimed au occupiers vote, which was allowed. Mr Joseph Williams, of Brynteg, claimed an ownership vote, which was allowed, as was also the claims of P.C. William Phoenix and William Jackson, of Summerhill, who claimed ownership votes. Mr Richard Bloor, of Brynmally Lodge, was objected to by Mr W. R. Evans on behalf of the Liberals, the objection being allowed. Mr John Davies, of Graig Wen, Broughton, claimed a lodger vote. The claimant, in answer to his Honour, said he lived with his father and mother, and had the use of a separate bedroom and sitting roo-i. HiH Honour allowed the claim.
I--BERSHAM.
BERSHAM. .FLAS POWER PRIVATE CHAPEL.—The harvest thanksgiving services will be held iu the Church on Sunday, when the services will be :—Matins at eleven, Processional Hymn 463 (Hynmary), Venite, Purcell, Psalms, Elvev, Te Deum, Sul- livan in D, Benedictus Gounod in D. Anthem, 0 Clothe our Valleys," Spohr. Hvmns, Harvest Hymn (words by Rev. Chaloner Greville) 391 (A and M.) Evensong at three, Processional Hymn 463 (Hymnary), Psalms, Turle. Magnifi. cat and Nunc Dimittis, Gound iu D, and B dat Anthem One soweth, another reapeth" Maker Final, Amen, Barnes.
I COEDPOETH AND MINERA. I…
I COEDPOETH AND MINERA. T> N — xii^visioN UOURTS.-(Jn iuesdiv morning, the Hon. R. C. Grosvenor, revising barrister, sat at the Cross Foxes Hotel to revise the list of -ster for the yarishes of Bcrsham and Minera. There were also present :iIr E. Daniel, assistant seer lr J. Wilcoxon, Mr W. R. Evans (repre- senting the Liberals), and Mr Bevau (representing the Conservatives.) Two claims for lodgers' votes- were made, one by the Rev. O. G. Pritchard, curate. He stated that he lived with Mrs Mit- chell, Penybank, Coedpoeth, and occupied a par- lour and bedroom for himself. The claim was allowed.—John Rees also made a claim for a, lodger vote. He stated that he lived with Mrs Evans, Queen's-terrace, Coedpoeth. This claim was also allowed.—The following claims were made for ownership votes and were allowed Messrs J. R. Burton, Samuel Moss, Isaac Roberts, E. Davies, William Jones, T. H. Roberts, Hugh Jones, and William Fitz Jones. The Barrister stated that the lists were in very good order, and if there was a prixe for it, it would be awarded to the parish of Bersham.
IHOPE AND CAERGWRLE.
I HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. JrOACHiNG.—At the iretty Sessions, on Wedsesctay before Colonel Roper and other magistrates, for poaching on the estate of James Coed Talon, near Mold, Daniel Powoil and Edward Roberts, col- liers, Caergwrle. were fined 10j and costs. James Hurst, son of coniiiltincLnt., stktte4,1 on 2nd last, defendants were working iielas an J hedges with nil Itaiian greyhound.—For a committal of a like offence on the same ground on September 16th, Daniel Parry, a collier, was fined 12s 6d: including costs. This defendant was caught digging i rabbit out of a burrow with a poker and pickaxe, which he left behind him when chased by young Hurst. The defendants asked for time to pay their ines, but the chairman refused on the grounds tha: ztich men as they only earned their fines by poaching day and night. DEXMONSNIRE DISTRICT I.O.G.T.—An import ant and successful meeting of this organisation was held on Monday evening in the Drill Hall. Representatives were present from the following lodges :-Brotiifield, Excelsior, and Ebenezer, Wrexham; Hope of Cefn, Zoar of Gwersyllt, 'I Hope of Caergwrle, Star of Black r,rlj;, Gweufro, Gwersyllt, Maelor View, Rhos, Providence, Raa- bon, Hope of Rliostyllen, St. Brain, L'angol!«n; Star of Brynteg, Gleam of Sunshine. Brvmbo, Lifeboat of Chirk, Green, Rising Hni), "Vron- cysyllte. Refuge, Adv/y, Ark of SztfetN. Acrefair. I Pioneer, Mold, and Mount of Purity, Cym.naa. Thirty-eight members were initiated iuto the I the District Lodge. Amongst the officers present were the Grand Chief Templar, Brother Stanford, of the English Grand Lodge of Wales, and Sister James, G.V.V. The following were elected on the executive for the coming ycar:Brother Williams, D,C.T., Cefn Brother A. T. Williams, D.C., Chirk; Sister Davies, D. V. T., Cefn Bro- ther Phillips, D.S.J.T., Summerhill Brothel Barnett, D.E.S., Wrexham; Brother Davies, D. Secretary, Higher Gwersyllt; Brother Williams, D.T., Ffrith Brother Griliiths, D.C.H., Caergwrle; Brother Parish, D.M. The pro- ceedings commenced at 2.30, and termin i ted at nine o'clock, there being an adjournment for tea. over 100 being catered for by Mr C. H. Jones, Cambrian Stores. Invitations were received from II Mold, Cefn, and Black Park, to hold the next Session. It was eventually decided to accent the invitation from Cefn.
I - RUTHIN.
I RUTHIN. I SCllOOL BOARI).-Therev, as a meeting of the Board on Friday evening, present, Mr David Jones (pr. siding), the Rev. J. F. Reece. ana Mr Francis-' Dowell. There was no business of public interest; THE TOWN COliNCIL.-OWinl- to the failure to form a quorum (a malady peculiarly rife in linthin), the usual monthly meeting of the Town Council, on Tuesday, had to be abandoned. The members who attended were Mr John Roberts, Mi T. H. Robert?, Mr A. E. Magin, and Mr Edward Jones. THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS.—The councillors who resign by rotation on November 1st are Messrs (T, F, Byford (the Mayor), T. P. Roberts. W. T. Ronw, and John Roberts. Aldermen U. P. Davies and Edward Roberts will retire on the 9th of November. Up to the present no new candidates have been pu forward. All the above are eligibie for re-election. I NEW 'CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHAPEL •a LLAN- FWROO.—Mr Thomas Parry, of Llysaled, Cji.vyn Bay, has been instructed, on behalf of the Calvinistic Methodist Church, Llanfwrog. to prepare plans foe a. stone chapel to seftt 400 person?, which is to bo erected on the site adjoining the present building, Capel Sebuel, Mwrog-street. The site is a: present occupied by four cottages, which have been recently puichased. The Rev. E. Stephens is the- chairman of the building committee, tho treasurers being Messrs Thomas Williams, Crown House, and Thomas Jones, Castle Farm, and the secretaries Messrs Enoch Davies, Eagles Shop, and R. Williams, 1301:- thyn. ADJOURNED SESSIONS. These sessions were held on Monday. The iicencce of the Blackamoor's Head, Gfenechted, a village two mile out of the town, was refused a renewal of his licence on the ground that the place had not been used is a public-house for twelve months. The superintenden', of police had objected to the renewal of the licence of the White Horse, Llanelidan. for the reason that there was a door in the house communicating with a grocer's shop next door kept by the landlord, Thomas Rogers. This door having been closed, the licence was renewed.—The licence of the Black Horse, Ht. Peter's Square, Ruthin, was objected to because the place had been closed for six months, was renewed, as the former tenant, Mrs John Edwards, has arranged to go back theie. The White Bear licence was renewed on condition that the yard at the rear should be shnt off from other houses.—Margaret Chelton. a married woman, living apart from her husband, wa_; com- mitted for trial at the Quarter Ses.sinnsfor unlawfully wounding Elizabeth Barker, of Mwrog-street, on Monday week. The complainant, who is eighty years of age, and very infirm, said that the defendant came into the house and struck her. kicked hci. an l loft her fainting on the floor. A woman named Davies heard the complainant's groans, and went to her assistance, and the police and the doctor were called in. The defendant told the po'.icemau who arrested her that she struck Mrs Barker because the com- plainant called her by a bad name.—Mrs Catherine Williams, of Plas Newydd, Llandcgla. complained of the damage committed upon a gate of a field on hec farm, and also upon the field, by Richard Roberts, son of a neighbouring farmer. Mrs Edward Roberta appeared for Mrs Williams, and said that the field, which was a mile and a half from the farm, s:ood between the main road from Ruthin to Wrexham and a bye-road, there being gates leading iuto each road. Mrs Williams was much troubled with trespassers, especially as she thereby had her stock upon it straying on the roads. There was no pretence of-a path through the field. I: was necessary for her to come to Court to stop the annoyance. She wa;< sorry to proceed against the defendant, who was n, neighbour and a respectable man, but she haonened to see him burst ope. the gate, and ride through the field an horseback. The defendant, who said he always understood there was a path through the field, was lined 6d, 8s 6d costs, 10s 6d advocates fees, and I f advocate's fe e Is damages, total 20s 6d.
ST. ASAPH.
ST. ASAPH. NEW MASTER* AT THE GiLA-u-NIAl-, SCHOOL.—Three new masters have been appointed to the Grammar SehooL The second master is Mr Clulow B.A., London, and the third master is Mi Ilenry Richards of St. David's College, Lampeter. A PROLIFIC SHEEP.—A ewe, the property of Mr Evans. Penucha, roe, ewed two lambs in March last, and on September the 14th became the mother of two more lambs. KICKED BY A HORSE.—Arthur Jones, station porter wason Thursday week engaged removing a thorough bred horse, belonging to Mr P. P. Pratt, from a horse-box, and whilst the animal was standin~g on the platform he had occasion to go plSt him. The h o .? e kicked out, and i- horse kicked out, and its hoof' split the porter's lip completely through and loosened the teeth The porter lay unconscious for a long whole
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