Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

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THE WREXHAM AND ELLESMERE RAILWAY. A PRESS VIEW. j On Thursday a number of pressmen responded to a courteous invitation extended by Messrs Davies Brothers, the contractors of the Wrexham and Elles- mere line, to run down the new line on a tour of inspection. The party assembled at the Central Station, where the official saloon was standing ready attached to the Bantam," a little engine which proved its pluck and strength during the journey. The party was accompanied by Mr Howel Davies, Mr W. W. Strover, engineer to the contractors; Mr A. H. Aslett, resident engineer to the company Mr W. M. Griffith, from the offices of the Wrexham and Ellesmere Company, Wrexham Mr James William- son, Cambrian Railway Offices, &c. The visitors were first invited to inspect the Central Station. Wrexham readers know by this that a road- way has been constructed from the gate of the station to the first platform, and here the passengers will assemble when they wish to travel in the direction of Ellesmere. Those who wish to journey towards Chester will have to cross over the very light but sub- stantial footbridge which has a span of fifty feet. Each platform is 500 feet long and the width is thirty-live feet. At the north end-that is near Bradley-road bridge-stands the north signal box, the successor of that which a little time ago was destroyed by fire. This box has been practically completed, and as it contains fifty-six levers, is believed to be the largest in the district. The official in charge of it 0 will be able to control the yard, and when the full meaning of this is realised, it will be seen that his responsibility will be great, but the signalling and points arrangements have been provided by Messrs Dutton and Co., of Worcester, and as these are of the latest pattern it is believed that the risk of accident has been reduced to a minimum. There is near this box a large turn- table in fact, everything has been done which can be to make the station coeplete. Turning to the Vicarage Hill bridge and entering the neat signal box, which adjoins, there are to be found eighteen levers. The box is in telephonic communication with the north box, and also with the box at March- wiel station. In this box attention was called to a most ingenious apparatus for working the line- which is singlc-bet,weell stations. Each train must be supplied with a metal tablet, and the apparatus is so designed that only one tablet can be extracted at a time, and then only with the consent of the man at the next station so that two trains- cannot meet each other between the stations. The system is that of the Tyrer Tablet, and is most highly spoken of by railway experts. The waiting room on the up and down platforms are neat buildings, and the conveniences are well designed. Speaking generally, the central station is exceedingly com- pact and conveniently arranged. The visitors then entered the carriage—which by the way is a CShibrian third-class coach converted into an observation car—and with the engme behind, away they went, and on the journey Mr Aslett and Mr Howel Davies very kindly furnished information concerning the line. The sod was cut by the Hon. Mrs G. T. Kenyon on June 15th, 1892, her husband being chairman of the company, and at that time member for the Denbigh Boroughs. The contractors were Messrs Davies Brothers, of Wrexham, whose work has been most efficiently done, it need hardly be said. The line is 123 miles in length from Wrex- ham to Ellesmere, and contains three intermediate stations at the following distances From From previous Wrexham. station. Marchwiel 4 — Hangor-on-Dee 54 3? Overton-on-Dee 84 3 Eliesmcre. 12 41 The line is laid with 80'.b steel rails, 471b chairs, and the formation is eighteen feet. The mean gradient is 18. There are twenty bridges, eight under and twelve over, which arc substantially erected. Two of the bridges are of timber. The first impor- tant work is the King's Mills Viaduct, which is an effective structure, having five spans of fifty feet, and forty-five feet above the level of the small stream over which it carries the line. The stone for the piers has been obtained from Messrs Davies Brothers Abenbury quarries, and the ironwork for this, as well as for all the viaducts and bridges has been supplied by Messrs Pierce and Knowles, Dallam Forge, Warrington. The Old Forge Viaduct is exactly the same as the one just described. The train then drew near to Marchwiel Station (2j miles from Wrexham), where neat station premises have been erected, and a remarkably large yard has been provided. The signal box here contains twenty-seven levers, and is connected by telephone with Wrexham and Bangor. Passing through Pickhill cutting, from which 120,000 cubic feet of earth has been taken, muscle being aided by the steam navvy, Bangor Bridge Bank is begun. It contains three flood open- ings, and it was stated that so far the highest flood experienced has been to the top of the hurdles at the base of the embankment. No donbt the finest work in the way of bridge construction is the Dee Bridge, which has a clear span of 190 feet. It consists of two bowstring steel latticed girders, thirty feet above water level, and while bei ng fixed at one end, is left free at the other to allow for expansion. The abutt- ments are of Abenbnry pink stone. When this artistic bridge is considered, it is not to be wondered at that Major-Geneial Yorke, the Government in- spector, who recently inspected the line, passed a very high eucomium upon those who had been respon- sible for all the work on the railway. The station of Bangor-on-Dee (5J miles from Wrexham) is con- venient and well arranged, being similar in design to that at Marchwiel. It is about three-quarters of a mile from the village. The signal box here contains twenty-four levers, and is in telephonic communica- tion with Marchwiel and Overton-on-Dee. The run to the next station—Overton-on-Dee—carries the passenger through some very pretty scenery. It is H miles from Overton, aud has a signal box contain- ing twenty-four levers. The telephone connects this box with Bangor and Ellesmere Junction. The journey was continued as far as the bridge over the Liverpool pipe line, and here some clever engineering was necessary. The huge pipes which carry the water from Lake Vyrnwy to Liverpool are buried at this point in very boggy ground. The embankment for the railway was found to weigh heavily upon the ground and caused it to spue up. It was then found necessary to excavate a portion of the embank- ment to lessen the weight, and tressels carry the line on to the main bridge. This bridge has been built "on the skew to such an extent that although the abutt- ments are 33 feet apart, the span of the bridge is 66 feet. It is now believed that all engineering difficulties have been overcome, and the authorities are to be congratulated upon the result. The visitors returned home, but were told that the line joins the main Cambrian line at Ellesmere, and it is intended to construct a loop line, which will be available for through traffic. On the journey home, a visit was paid to Messrs. Davies Bros. brickworks at Abenbury, and their quarry. The fame of the clay and the stone, and the reputation of the articles turned out by this firm are so well known, that they, like good wine, need no bush. The line has been constructed by Messrs. Davies Bros., of Wrexham, the engineer in chief being Mr George Owen, C.E., engineer of the Cambrian Rail- ways Company. The late Mr D. Charles Jones was the resident engineer of the Wrexham and Ellesmere Company atWrexham up to the time of his regretted death. He was temporarily succeeded by Mr James Williamson, of Oswestry, who in turn was succeeded by Mr A. H. Aslett, the present resident engineer. Mr W. W. Strover, of Manchester, was the con- tractor's engineer. Messrs. Dutton and Co., of Worcester, supplied the signalling apparatus, and Messrs. Saundese and Co., of Cardiff, were the tele- graphic contractors. The line will be opened on November 1st, and it is ¡ believed the run from Wrexham to Ellesmere will take half an hour.

w THE EAST DENBIGHSHIRE REGISTRATION. We have received from Mr W. Wynn Evans, the ¡ Liberal agent, a return of the recent registration in East Denbighshire. It shows a net Liberal gain of I 68. The Liberal gains have been, Ruabon 19, Cefn 2, Phos 44, Rossett 8, Coedpoeth 3, Gwersyllt 5, and and Brymbo 2. The Tory gains are Chirk 7, and Wrexham 8. The return does not include any ownership or occupation claims which were not sus- tained, or claims made merely to correct the register, and to provide for possible objections. Nor is r.) notice taken of claims and objections to County I Council and Parish Council votes.

n THE NORTH WALES CONGREGATIONAL UNION AND I DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOLS. At the half-yearly meeting of the North Wales English Congregational Union, held at Cefn, on Tuesday last, Mr Frank Allmand (vice-chairman) presiding, in the unavoidable absence of the Rev. Principal Herber Evans, D.D., the following resolu- tion was unanimously and heartily adopted, on the motion of the Rev. M. O. Evans, seconded by Mr W. Thomas, Wrexham, and supported by the Rev. W. F. Clarkson, B.A., viz. :— That this conference of the English Congregationalists of North Wales recognising the great importance of the education of the children and the need of exercising all possible care that those who provide the cost ot education should have a paramount voice in the management of all schools for which they so provide, urges that the most vigorous and unremitting opposition should be offered to the proposals about to be made to seek increased grants of public funds for schools under denominational control. It trusts that at this important juncture all Congrega- tionalists will prove faithful to their principles and loyal to their traditions as lovers of religions liberty and equality, and will strenuously opnose any fresh or further endowment of Sectarian schools out of rates and taxes. Aud to this end the Conference would strongly endorse the recommenda- tion for the appointment of a National Vigilance Committee, representative of every denomination in England and Wales, to resist any further endow- ment of denominational schools by ttie Government, and to promote the establishment of unsectarian schools within reach of the entire population."

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PARISH AND DISTRICT COUNCILS. WREXHAM RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH. Present :-Captain Griffith-Boscawen, chairman; Mr B. Davies, vice- chairman Rev. P. W. Sparling, Messrs W. Wilde, Ambrose Sutton, Richard Hughes, Thomas Hughes, J. A. Harrop, Peleg Jones, M. Griffiths, G. F. Harri- son, F. W. Sturge, C. W. Parsonage, Thomas Davies, E. S. Clark, W. Lewis, G. Cromar, R. Ellis, G. Clarke, J. Tomlinson, E. Tunnah, J. W. Evans, T. H. Clayton, J. Lloyd Thomas, B. Bowen, Christmas Jones. J. Mortimer, E. Lloyd Jones, D. Griffiths, G. Saint, and W. Ellis; Mr J. Oswell Bury and Mr J. Bury, clerks Mr J. Pryce Evans, engineer; Mr J. Strachan, surveyor Mr Phennah and Mr Davies, sanitary inspectors. THE DRAIXAGE OF BUABON. The Clerk said he had received a letter from Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, stating that he had to attend a funeral in London. He asked that the con- sideration of the question of declaring the Ruabon parishes a special drainage district might be post- poned until the next meeting, wnen tne nnai report upon the drainage of Ruabon village would be pre- sented, and might be considered at the same time. The Chairman said that would be very convenient. The Clerk said he had received the following from Mr C. Morris, the honorary secretary to the Ruabon Parochial Committee :—" The Parochial Committee beg to inform you that they have received the final report on the drainage of the village from Mr Martin, the engineer appointed by them, and referred to in the preliminary report, sent to you and dated June 4th, 1895. The committee have held two meetings to discuss the report, and have also visited the pro- posed outfall sites. The final report of the committee will be sent you in time for the next meeting of the Rural District Council to be held on November 7th, 1895." THE SANITARY INSPECTORS REPORTS. I Mr Davies reported that the instructions given by the Council in reference to Mr John Williams, builder, Bryn, Ruabon, had been carried out, Mr Williams having constructed a cesspool, and con- nected the house drain to it. In connection with the well at Crabtree Green, Messrs. Jenkins and Jones estimated the cost of a new bridge. 18ft. long. with handrail on each side, atX315s. The abutments had been carried away by flood, making the old bridge too short to span the stream, Two cases of diphtheria had occurred at Marchwiel, and one case of typhoid occurred at Hall-street, Rhos. He had served several parties at Penycae with notice to discontinue keep- ing swine too near dwelling-houses aud roadside. In some cases the notices had been partially complied with. Similar notices had also been served upon three occupiers au Hall-street, Rhos. Mr Phennab reported that during the past month one case of scarlet fever was removed to the hospital. He had received great complaints from the tenants of ten hosses, the property of Mr Edward Evans, at Aberoer, in the township of Esclusham Above, and also from the tenants of two farmhouses and two cottages, the property of Mr J. R. Burton. Some tenants on the Plaspower estate also complained that their water supply in the wells and the stream at Aberoer had become dry. He had communicated with the owners. Mr Edward Evans had replied stating that he was negotiating with the Wrexham Water Company far conveying their water to Aberoer. In the meantime he was carting water daily to the cottages at Aberoer. The other owners had replied stating that the matter was under consideration. There were six cases of smallpox in the hospital, one of typhoid fever, and one of scarlet fever. They were all convalescent. In the case of the footbridge at Crabtree Green, the tender of Messrs Jenkins and Jones was accepted, subject to their fixing the bridge. Mr Phennah was instructed to follow up the notices with reference to water supply. THE MARCHWIEL PUMP. ] Mr Davies, sanitary inspector, reported that in accordance with the magistrates' order to close the pump at Marchwiel, he bad posted the notice on the pump, and after the inhabitants had pumped all the water out of the well he got a smith to remove the handle and the bucket. The Vice-Chairman said he had at first objected to the closing of the pump, but the arguments used at the Board by several gentlemen were so convincing that he was strongly in favour of having it closed. What he wanted to say was that he wished to exonerate Mr Evans, a member of the council, in every way from the abuse that had been heaped upon him by the Parish Council of Marchwiel. Mr Evans was not in any way to be blamed for the closing of the pump, and he was sure they would all agree with him when he said that Mr Evans, who was all old guardian with whom he had had the pleasure and honour of sitting for many years, was one of the most straightforward, honest, and careful members they had on the Board. (Hear, hear.) And they ought not, as a Board, having done what they believed was for the benefit of the March- wiel people, to sit quietly and allow a member to be so cruelly and unjustly attacked as Mr Evans was at the last meeting of the Marchwiel Parish Council. (Applause.) The Chairman said he did not remember that Mr Evans took any special part in the closing of the pump. MrEvans said there were two parties in Marchwiel, and on that account he had always remained neutral. He was very much obliged to the vice-chairman for his kind remarks. The Chairman said he was sure it was most un- deserved. The matter was dealt with by the District Council as a body. Mr Evans did not take any special part at all. THE ENGINEER'S REPORT. I Mr Pryce Evans reported that, with reference to the letter received from Mr T. G. Boscawen, he had inspected the whole system of drainage of Stansty and Acton and found that there was nothing more than the usual amount of sewage going down the sewers. Of course, there was an extra quantity of water going down with every flushing once a quarter, but exclusive of that he was unable to perceive any- thing out of the ordinary. He also inspected the tanks at Erlas and found that no sewage at all was going into the tanks, but simply turned off and run- ning down the ditch or channel. He turned the sewage into the tanks, stopped the flow down the ditch and followed its course down the Erlas meadows until it finally discharged itself into a large ditch and from there into a brook. The ditch or channel that carried the sewage in some parts of the meadows was only a few inches deep, and that would account for a good deal of overflowing in the winter. The ditch required cleaning all the way from the outlet at the tanks to its termination down the meadows. He also found, after stopping the run of the sewage into the channel, that a large amount of water kept still running down a portion of it. This, to his mind came from the field or fields above the channel, as the land on the upper side was so much higher that the water naturally found its way into the channel, which ran the whole course of the rising ground, so in winter after heavy rains and snow, there was certain to be a larger amount of water getting into the sewage channel, but if this was well cleaned out and properly looked after by the tenant, he thought there would be very little cause for complaint. He would advise that a retaining wall, about fifteen or twenty yards long, and about three feet high, be built on the bank at the tanks, as they were on sloping ground, so as to enable the tenant, when cleaning out the tanks, to prevent the sewage matter sliding away down the bank into the ditch adjoining. This wall would cost about JE5. The Pant outfall was in good order, and was properly attended to. The Ponkey outfall could do with more attention on the part of the tenant. He found that it would be necessary to spend a pound or two on a few repairs to the inside walls, and a lso around outlets. Dolydd outfall, Cefn was in good order. The Brymbo outfall was in fair order, but required cleaning out, and alittle more attention on the part of the tenant. The Berse outfall was in good order, and seemed to have all the attention required. Messrs Jackson and Jones had completed u their contract for the extension of the sewer at Acrefair to his entire satis- faction. Messrs Phillips and Jones were proceeding satisfactorily with the extension at Jones-street, Rhos and Merlin-street, Johnstown, and would have all complete by Monday next. Mr Ellis asked if the wall referred to by the engineer was necessary. The Engineer said it was necessary. The tanks were on sloping ground. Mr Parsonage moved that the engineer be in- structed to get the wall built at a cost not to exceed £ 5. Mr Wilde seconded. Mr G. Clarke said he had been informed that they would have to clear out as soon as the lease was up. The Clerk said the lease had 21 years to run, and it had not been running long. The resolution was passed, and Mr Pryce Evans was also instructed to carry out the repairs at the Ponkey outfall, at a cost not exceeding X2. THE RUABOX PARISHES AND THE CALLS. The Clerk reported the following calls to be still due to the treasurer :— General Special Expenses. Expenses. Total. £ £ £ Ruabon (old parish* 569 569 Cefn. 195 327 10s 522 10s 31 25 56 Rhos 145 275 420 Rua.bon 267 285 552 9638 iCl,481 10s £2,119 10s In answer to the Rev. P. W. Sparling, the Chair- man said the amount named was due to the Rural District Council for genertl and special expenses. Major Clayton asked what steps were being taken with reference to the matter. The Clerk said the council could take proceedings. Mr Christmas Jones said it might be acceptable news to the council that the demand notes were out. He had had the pleasure of looking at one or two. The money would shortly be paid in. The Chairman said he was verv glad to hear that. He thought the Council should give the clerk power to proceed if the money was not paid by a certain date. The Yice-Chairman said he thought it would be perfectly unnecessary. Mr Wright, the assistant overseer, was doing all he possibly could. The demand notes were distributed about Rhos, and quite a scare had been created there. There was no doubt Mr Wright would pay in a lot of money very soon. The Chairman said he was very glad to hear H. Major Clayton asked if the demand notes for the old rate were only being issued now. Mr Christmas Jones said that was so. They ought to have been issued in March. Mr W. Lewis suggested that if the matter stood over until the November meeting, perhaps Sir Watkin would go bail for Ruabon. (Laughter.) The Vice-Chairman said that if Mr Wright had not paid in any money that day, he would certainly I pay in a very large amount that day week. He did not see why they should harass their assistant over- seer. If it was only left until that day week. he thought they would be in a very fair position. Major Clayton proposed that the Clerk be given power to take proceedings if the money was Hot paid within a fortnight. Mr Wilde seconded. and it was agreed to. THE COUNCIL BUYS LAND. The committee appointed to attend a sale of land situate near the Fever Hospital, reported that they had obtained eleven lots nearest the hospital at Is 6d per square yard. They also offered Is 9d per yard for six other lots which adjoined, but the offer was not accepted. The lots purchased included 8,211 square yards, and the amount of the purchase was S-615 16s 6d. The following members of the com- mittee attended :—Mr Clayton, chairman Mr Wilde, Mr R. Hughes, and Mr John Allen. The Chairman thought it was very satisfactory, and they had to thank the committee very sincerely and also Mr John Bury, who had kindly acted in his son's absence. They would have to get the sanction of the Local Government Board. He thought it would be money well invested. Mr Parsonage moved that the report be approved and adopted, and that the clerk be instructed to apply to the Local Government Board for sanction to the purchase and their recommendation to the Public Works Loan Board to advance the sum of £ 650, to be repaid over a period of twenty years. Mr G. Clarke seconded, and it was agreed to. The Clerk said he should have to communicate with the Wrexham Urban Authority, who would have to bear a fifth of the loan. I THE NUISANCE AT SUMMERHILL. The committee appointed to inquire into the matter of the Summerhill drainage reported that they had carefully examined the existing drains, and also the ground where the nuisance was alleged to exist. They found that the present main drain running under the higher road from the Public Hall, and for twenty yards down the cross-road to a point opposite Mr Hopwood's shop, discharged into a branch drain, which passed under the premises and emptied itself over Mr Poyser's laud. The committee recommended that this branch drain be taken up, and the main drain continued under the centre of the cross-road to the lower road, across that and for about ten yards along a footpath, where it would dis- charge into a field ditch. There was plenty of fall in the ditch, and the surveyor could see to it being kept clear. Major Clayton, chairman of the committee, said the surveyor estimated the cost at from X13 to sis. On the motion of Mr Lloyd Jones, seconded by Mr Parsonage, the surveyor was instructed to get the work carried out at a cost not to exceed JE15. PROPOSED BYE-LAWS. Ths Chairman said that the draft building bye- laws had been printed and circulated among the members. The committee met twice, and had gone very carefully through the bye-laws in force in Wrex- ham and other places. It was a matter in which he thought the Council should not be in too much hurry, and therefore he did not ak them to adopt them that day. He would ask each member to look carefully through the bye-laws, and he would suggest that they be taken into consideration at the next meeting, with a view to their adoption. Mr Allen said that it appeared to him, from his experience, that they would considerably affect the workingman who built his own cottage. The Chairman said he thought it would be better to leave any discussion over until the next meeting. Mr Allen thought the bye-laws wanted very careful consideration. The Chairman said he quite agreed. THE CLOSIXG OF STANSTY SCHOOLS. I Mr R. J. Kendrick, clerk to the Stansty School Board, wrote asking the Council to take measures to prevent scholars who had attended the Stansty Schools from attending the schools in Wrexham. The infection might in that way be spread. The Chairman pointed out that Wrexham was out- side their control. On the motion of Mr Ellis, seconded by Mr Harrop, it was decided to call the attention of the Wrexham Town Council to the advisability of children not being admitted into the schools in Wrexham from the Stansty district. GWERSYLLT NORTH WARD. The Clerk said he had received notification of a, new parish council election for the North Ward of Gwersyllt on the 21st inst. A RIGHT OF WAY QUESTION. I Major Clayton called attention to the footpath running from Pontycapel, in Gresford parish, through a. farm owned by Mr Boydell, to the parish of Llay. The tenant was interfering to prevent people using the path, which went through his farm- yard. The Lla- v Parish Council had written to Mr Boydell on the matter, and he replied that he ad- mitted no right of way, and referred them to his solicitors. The Chairman said the Council had ample powers. Of course, they would require sufficient evidence that there was a right of way. Major Clayton said people had used the path for fifty or sixty years. The Chairman said the matter had better be re- ferred to the surveyor to report. Mr Strachan said he would do so. I. Mr J. W. Evans said he had gone along the pitli frequently for the last twenty years. The Chairman said that was not conclusive. There must be some evidence of dedication. If the path had been used for some considerable time without the owner's interference, dedication was pre- sumed. ALLEGED ENCROACHMENTS IN THE PARISH OF I BRYMBO. ) Mr Strachan reported upon some alleged en- croachments, to which attention had been directed by the Brymbo Parish Conncilt. A Pentre Saeson, on the road leading to Bwlchgywn, a shippon had been built at the end of a cottage, extending to the metalled part of the road. A small piece of land had also been enclosed twelve yards long and five yards wide. He considered them both encroach- ments. Mr E. Morris was the tenant. The alleged encroachment adjoining the same road at the top of Pentre Saeson Hill was about sixty yards long, and an average width of four yards. The land was about two feet above the level of the road. The new fence was fifteen feet from the centre of the metalled road, and was only a temporary one, the old fence being still in its place. Mr J. Parry was the owner of the field adjoining. The alleged encroachment at Ffynnon y Cwrn, adjoining the same road, was a very small matter, and was not to his mind an en- croachment. Of the other two encroachments named by the Parish Council, one adjoined the main road leading to Rossett, and was of a trilling character. The other adjoined a road at Bwlchgwyn, which was not a township road. Notices were directed to be sent, ordering that the encroachments should be done away with. NEW FOOTBRIDGES. I The Surveyor reported that he had inspected the footpath between Talwrn and Vron. The foot- bridge over the brook between Brymbo and Bersham townships was worn out and rather dangerous. A new one should be erected without delay. Another brook crossed the footpath nearer the Vron, and the footbridge across this should also be replaced. On the motion of Mr Cromar, seconded by the Yice-Chairman, the Surveyor was ordered to replace the bridges at a cost not exceeding £10. A DAXGEROUS PLACE. I The Surveyor reported that he had inspected the dangerous river at Stryt-y-biden, which crossed the road leading from New Broughton to Ruthin-road, and which had been drawn attention to by the Ber- sham Parish Council. The road was now becoming an important one. The river at the place referred to ran very strongly after rain. A suitable bridge could be erected fori200. Messrs Findlay, Sturge, Peleg Jones and Allen were appointed a committee to report. A RAILWAY CROSSING. I The Broughton School Board had drawn attention to the railway crossing on the Great Western branch line, on the road leading from Lodge to Pentre, which they considered dangerous to children going to school. The Surveyor reported that Messrs Peleg Jones and Joseph Edwards, with himself, had inspected the crossing three months back, and had agreed that little could be done to render it less dangerous, little could be done to except the erection of a footbridge over the railway. He inspected the place a few days ago and was still of the same opinion. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Ellis, it was decided to draw the attention of the Railway Company to the matter. OVERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL. I Held at Hanmer, on Saturday, Hon. G. T. Kenyon presiding. There were also present: Rev. Hugh Hanmer, Messrs J. A. Mossford, Overton William Jones, Willington T. Jones. Ty Broughton Charles Price, Bettisfield J. Powell, Iscoyd J. Jeffreys, Halghton with Mr R. E. Lloyd, clerk, and Mr J. Green, sanitary inspector.—The Sanitary Inspector's report was as follows I am pleased to report that there has not been any further spread of diphtheria in vonr district. But there is a case of scarlet fever at Werrion Farm. A child of Mr Falkners, aged two years, was attacked on the 26th of September. She is recovering, and care is taken to prevent any further spread. The drainage re- quired to abate the nuisance at Mr Reynold's, Bettisfield, is being attended to. I have served a notice to abate a nuisance at Mr Lunt's, Lightwood Green, caused by a want of proper drainage. There is an offensive open ditch so close to the dwelling- house as to be injurious to health. It will be attended to. I have also served a notice to abate a nuisance of sewage matter, which runs at the side of the public highway at the Cloy, Overton. I wish to ask vour instructions in regard to the Public Health Act:1878, as to an available supply of wholesome water being provided within a reasonable distance from any new house that may be built, before being in- habited. Kindly define what is a reasonable distance.— In reply to the question raised by the Inspector, the Clerk stated that before any house could be inhabi- tated, the owner must apply to the council for a certi- ficate that it was tit to be inhabitated. In the Road Surveyor's report, there was the following reference to the alleged encroachment at Knolten Bryn, Overton I met Mr Taylor of Liverpool, the trustee of the property, by appointment. He is quite willing to do anything the council thinks proper, but he would like to save the row of trees. He can bring the fence one foot in at the top, and two feet six inches at the bottom."—Mr Jeffreys thought it was a great pity to make Mr Taylor remove the trees, as they were very ornamental. He proposed that Mr Taylor be asked to bring the fence as far back as possible.—The Clerk read a letter from Messrs Geo. Williams and Son, of Penley, with respect to the Overton drainage. He wished for an extension of time from November 10th to December, in which to complete the work.—Mr Jeffreys thought it was a very reasonable request. He proposed that the request be granted.—Mr Mossford, in seconding the motion, said he thought the time was too short, but he did not believe in altering that portion of the tender which referred to a penalty of 10s a day being imposed if the work was not finished at the stated time. The work wanted doing very badly.—The proposition with regard to the extension of time was carried.—The offer of the Ellesmere Old Bank to advance the sum of JE600 at 3J per cent, towards the Overton drainage scheme, was accepted.—Two letters were read from the Rev. J. W. Unwin. rector of Overton, with regard to circular 347, issued by the Education Department relating to the education of blind and deaf children. The Clerk in- formed the council that where there was no school board, the education of blind and deaf children devolved upon the Rural District Council. Mr Unwin, in his letter, stated that there were three children in the parish of Overton deaf and dumb. One of them named Northover had been in a suit- able school at Liverpool, but the expense of keeping him there until he was sixteen fell heavily on his parents. His mother was caretaker of the cocoa- rooms, Overton, for which she received 5s a, week, and the father did odd jobs, earning from 2s 6d to 3" a day.—Mr Mossford said there were three children ¡ in the parish of Overton similarly afflicted, and he thought they should be treated alike. Northover's wife was the caretaker of the cocoa-nouse, and he was able to earn from 2s 6d to 3s a day. The father of tho other two children was a much poorer man.- Mr Jeffreys thought before any steps were taken the circumstances of the parents should be inquired into.—Mr Price thought that the three children should be treated alike. He could not understand the rector of Overton interesting himself in Northover's child and net in the other two. Perhaps they belonged to another flock. The council gathered that the Northovers got,about Sl a week. They I might help them a little, but they must not forget the other two children.—The Chairman thought the proper course would be for the managers of the school j and the parents to attend before the council and state their case.—This was agreed to.—With regard to the new regulations for the sale of swine, Mr Mossford presented a petition from the farmers of Overton, protesting against being joined to Salop for the sale of swine, and Mr Jones, of Willington, said there was a deputation fMm tgat place which wished to be heard. Accord- ing to Standing Orders the petition could not be received, as the usual notice had not been given. Neither could the resolution passed at the last meet- ing of the council be altered within the space of three months, so that it was of no use receiving the deputa- tion.—The Chairman said if the deputation wished to say anything they could do so after the business of the meeting was over; but he was afraid the council could not do anything in the matter.—The deputation decided to wait.—The following correspondence was read on the subject:—From Mr Warburton Lee to the Clerk 11 It is impossible for Overton, Bangor, and Worthenbury to be excluded from the order, if they desire but it will be all the better for our cause if the Hundred of Maeior goes solid. The order may be expected in the course of fourteen days." From the Clerk to the Flintshire County Council Mr Warburton Lee will have informed you that the executive committee are prepared to apply to the Board •of Agriculture for an order to extend the infected area of Salop so as to include the detached portion of Flintshire, that is, the Overton Petty Sessional Division. It must be clearly under- stood that the parishes of Overton, Bangor, and Worthenbury concur in the application, as it will have the effect of cutting them off from the Wrexham market so far as the sale of swine is concerned." From the Clerk of the County Council two days' later I understand that the inhabitants of the Overton district are anxious that the order should be made at once. 1 have written by this post to the Board of Agriculture asking them to issue an order extending the infected area of Salop so as to include the Overton Division. If your council objects to this on Saturday, wire the Board of Agriculture at once to that effect."—The deputation was then received, and the Chairman said they were very sorry that they could not accede to their application, but had decided to give them a friendly consultation. They could not undo what they had done at the last meeting. — Mr J. Davies, one of the deputation, said they had no idea what was going to take place. The feeling oi district had not been tested, and they were left in a bad state. There was no trade for pigs at Eiles- mere, but there was at Wrexham, and there they could make as much again. He took sorue of his pigs to Wrexham last market, where they made 12s each, and the remainder were taken to Ellesmere and only made 6s.—Another speaker said they were being robbed.—Mr Jones, their representative on the council, said he had no idea there was such a feeling against it, but when he heard the representa- tives of Bangor anJ Worthenbury speak in "favour of ¡ it it took the wind out of his sails.The Chairman said the only advice he could give them was to advise them to take their representatives into their confidence, and decide amongst themselves what to do.—The deputation then withdrew —A letter was read from Mr Herbert Lewis thanking the council for their appreciation of the efforts he had made on behalf of the Hundred of Alaelor.-The County Sur- veyor wrote that he heard the district comcil were about to break up the mainroad at Overton to lay the pipes for the sewage, and he hoped that when the work was completed it would not be left in such a slovenly state as had been the case hitherto.— Consent was given the Postmaster-General to e:ect a line of telegraph poles from Hanmer to Penley. HOLYWELL RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. I At a meeting of this authority on Friday, October 4th, the Chairman (Mr Isaac Hughes) presiding, a -letter was read from the Secretary to the Treasury with reference to the claim of Mr A. T. Keeae (Mold) for compensation for loss of office as clerk to the late Mold Highway Board, stating that under the Local Government Act, 18S8. the compensation is not to exceed the amount which, under the Acts and rules relating to the Civil Service, is paid to a person on abolition of office. The Lords Commissioners con- sider a tenure at pleasure as equivalent to a perma- nent appointment in cases where such appointment does not require periodical renewal. Mr Keene held his office without the necessity for periodical renewal, and is entitled to be dealt with on the above principle. In exercise of the discretion given to them by the above statute, they are pleased to decide that Mr Keene is entitled to be paid a compensation allowance of £8 5s per annum.—Mr H. A. Cope, clerk to the late Holywell Highway Board, presented a similar claim for compensation, and the Guardians agreed that the decision of the Treasury also covered his case, and decided to give him a similar compensa- tion.—The Council's attention had been drawn to alleged encroachments on the public highways at Mynydd Issa, Kelstertop, and Northop Hall, where Mr J. T. Reuey, Conna.n's Quay, is building some houses and walls abutting on the highway, without the Council's sanction and before having his plans passed. Mr Reney wrote I am afraid improve- ments are looked upon as an abomination in this place by some of the would-be high-class neighbours hence comes all this turmoil." (Laughter.)—The Council was indignant at the tone of Mr Reney's letter, a- i it instructed the clerk to write to him and the oth property owners to remove their encroach- ments vitnin seven days. CORWEN PARISH COUNCIL. I At last week's meeting of the Council, under the presidency of Mr Humphrey Rees, with reference to the College et: t-rity, the acting clerk (Mr Lloyd John) informed the Council that the Charity Commissioners had written to say it was necessary to dispose of some of the property to provide an increased income, but as the charity was an ecclesiastical one, the Council had no voice in the matter.—The Great Western Railway Company wrote to say that the application of the Council for an early train from Corwen to Chester, Manchester, and Liverpool was receiving the attention of the directors.—A communication was read from the Charity Commissioners, intimating that the report of the Assiitant Commissioner, who conducted the recent inquiry into the charities of Merionethshire, had been presented to Parliament, 1 and would shortly be issued to the public. The Clerk was directed to get a copy for each councillor. --A letter was received from the Home Office con- veying the approval of the Home Secretary to the adoption of the Burial Acts for the parish.—An order was received from the Local Governent Board approving of the adoption in the parish of the Public ¡ Improvement Act, 1860.-Mr W. Jons reported that he and Mr D. Edwards had had an interview with Mr G. Parry, of Carrog, with reference to the pro- vision of allotments, and there was every probability I of an amicable arrangement being come to. The Cierk was directed to write and ask Mr Wynn's agent j if he too would be good enough to arrange for allot- ments for those who required them. RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG PARISH COUNCIL. I Present on Thursday evening, October 3rd:— Messrs. E. Hoosou, J.P. (chairman); Morris Kvffin, John Evans, Ellis Davies, John Edwards, John Bowen, William Williams, Daniel Davies, and Thomas Bellis, with Mr D. C. Owen, clerk. It was reported by the clerk that Mr Dennis would con- tinue to supply the gas for the lamp on the Cross free of charge.—Mr John Evans reported the result Of his visits to the owner of certain dilapidated pro- perty in Church-street. Nothing had been done in the direction desired by Mr Evans, and the matter was left for further consideration. Applications I for lamps were received from Brynydd, Yale-street, Johnstown, and Pentredwr. The applications were placed in the hands of the lighting committee.—A letter was received from Daniel Prydderch, Smith- street, soliciting the appointment of bellman in the place of John Evans, now deceased. The councillors subscribed out of their own pockets a sum sufficient to buy the bell from the widow of the old bellman, aud decided to reco gnise Prydderch as the bellman or crier for the district.—A letter was read from some of the inhabitants of Church-street complaining that the gate in Cemetery-road was kept locked. Several councillors spoke of the necessity for keeping the gate locked. It was decided to give permission to the aggrieved parties to re'ock the gate when necessary, t:>r> f hi and to have a key for thit parpose.-A long dis- cussion took place with reference to the increase in the rates. The Chairman explained that the great increase in the rates was not due in any way to the actien of the Parish Council. The increase was on account partly of the supplemental call made last year by the authorities at Wrexham. There was also a deficiency last year owing to the appeal made against the assessment by Sir Watkin and others and the loss to the rates sustained by the decrease in the receipts from some of the large industries in the parish, such as the Wynnstay Colliery and the Ponkey Potteries. There was no ground for the rumours that the division of the parish had caused an increase in the rates. In the parish of Ruabon the rates would be the same as in the parish of Rhosllanerchrugog. He (the chairman) was glad to hear that thb overseers had decided to issue with the demand note this year a circular giving an explanation of the increase in the rates.—Mr John Evans next spoke at great length on the presentsystem of granting out-door relief.—The Chairman having pointed out where Mr Evans was wrong in his notions respecting matters connected with the administratton of the poor law, the subject was allowed to drop.—Mr John Evans then brought forward the question of the charities. Instructions were given to the clerk to correspond with the Parish Councils of Ruabon, Cefn, and Penycae, with a \iew of making arrangements to deal with the distribution of charities. I MOLD RURAL PARISH COUNCIL. I THURSDAY, October 3rd.—Present: Messrs E. Bith ell. I chairman C. P. Morgan, Robert Jones, Buckley I Henry Parry, Charles Lewis, Lees wood; J oseph Taylor, Joel Williamson, Joseph Shepherd, Thomas Jones, Major E. Lloyd.—With respect to the Lecswood water supply a letter was read from ths Rural Dis- I trict Council, saying they hoped the difficulty would be met by the inhabitants themselves, but" failing that the best plan would be for the parish council to ? appoint a deputation from the parish council to meet the district committee. The Chairman said it would I be well to have some representation of the owners eX I property to meet the committee as well. He pro- ceeded to contradict a statement made by Mr Prince at the District Council, that the wter source was infected by cats and dogs which were drowned in the pits. The facts were not so. The Chairman's view was supported by Messrs Taylor and Williamson, A being said there was no water famine. While the rateable value of Leeswood was so small, and trade was so bad, they had to consider much how they expended the money of the raleyayers.—The Chairman proposed that the meeting should u-, held at Leeswood, so that the people immediately affected should have a chance of attending. This was agreed to, and the Chairman undertook to hire a room to meet in, the meeting being fixed for Monday or Tuesday week, those DO represent the parish council being the Leeswood members and Messrs Taylor and Williamson.—Mr Williamson then called attention to the Nantmawr water supply, when it was suggested it should be brought before the parochial committee, Mr Thomas Jones being added to the committee for the purpose.—With regard to the encroachments on the common at Mynyddisa, it was agreed that the clerk should write again to the clerk of the rur- dis- trict council, so as to know what had been done. Mr Thomas Jones said thfere were about two acres of laud, half of which had been enclosed by the tenant of Mr Raikes and by Anne Peters. There would be about 190 yards of fencing required. Mr Williamson said the question wa.s whether any person, widow or no widow, should take property which belonged to the public. It was then agreed to fence the piece of land referred to, the manner of fencing to be left to the committee.—This was all the business.

I BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. ENGLISH WESLEYAN CHAPEL IMPROVRMENT SOCIETY. —There was a meeting of this society held on Mon- day evening, presided over by Mr W. H. Sides. Mr James Rogers gave an essay on "Courage," which was afterwards discussed. SCHOLASTIC APPOINTMENT.—Mr T. R. Price, who obtained a first class certificate at ihe recent exami- nation at Carmarthen Training College, where he was in residence for two years, has been appointed assistant master at the Pentre School, and entered upon his duties on Monday. INSPECTION OF PEXTRE SCHOOL, BROUGHTON.—Mr Morris, H.M. assistant inspector, visited this school on Tuesday, and, after inspecting the recent altera- tions to the buildings, expressed himself highly satisfied with the new arrangements carried out for working the school on the class-room system. HARVEST FESTIVAL AT ST. PETER'S CHURCH.—The harvest festival was celebrated at the above church on Monday evening, the special preacher being the Rev. J. IVilliams, of Connah's Quay, late of Berse. The church was well filled, and was tastefully decorated. The collection was in aid of the Additional Curates' Society. THE Snap GInL.-In connection with the visit on the 18th and 19th instant, of this well-known Gaiety Farce to the Public Hall, Wrexham, the manager of the hall has arranged for a special late train to leave Wrexham (Central Station) at II p.m. on Saturday, after the performance. Full particulars will be found in our columns elsewhere. TEA MEETING.—A NEW DEPARTURE.—On Wednes- day evening a large number of friends assembled at Bryncoch, where an excellent tea was provided by the members of the Sewing Class, held in connection with the bazaar shortly to take place in aid of the new Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel now in course of erection. A substantial sum was realised, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs E. Roberts and the Misses Roberts, to whom the success of the gathering may be largely attributed. HARVEST FESTIVAL AT ST. PAUL'S, BROUGHTON.— The harvest festival was held at the above church on Tuesday, the special preacher being the Rev. T. E. Jones (vicar of Hope). The service was intoned by the vicar (the Rev. D. Davies), and the choir sang a, special anthem. The church was admirably decorated, and was very largely attended. The collection was in aid of the Additional Curates' Society. The services were continued on Wednesday evening, when a special children's service was held, the address being given by the Rev. T. D. Thomas, curate of Rhosinedre. REOPENING OF ST. MARY'S CHURCH.—St. Mary's Parish Church was reopened on Sunday, September 29th, after being decorated by Messrs Taylor and Son, Queen-street, Chester. The ceilings of the church have been distempered with a green tint between the stained rafters, and the walls with a very pretty shade of light bluish green decorate-I with a deep ornamental frieze border, an ornamental decoration round the windows, and a deep border over the dado, all in good contrasting shades of colour, harmonising with the groundwork of the walls. The chancel walls have been treated to contrast well with the body of the church. The groundwork of the upper part of the walls is of a warm cream tint, enriched with decorations round the windows, and richly powdered between them, with suitable devices having sacred monograms very effectively worked into the powdering. An ornamental band composed of crosses, &c., has been printed on the cornice, with the lettering Holy, holy, holy," occurring in the centre of the altar. There is also a very rich and handsome decorative band over the dado. The foregoing are in shades of red, blue-brown, &c., the high dado being of a warm Jeather colour tints enriched with lines forming bricks, with a decoration of a darker tint in the centre of each brick. The whole of the work, especially tho chancel, is very rich, handsome, symbolic, and effec- tive, reflecting great credid upon the decorators, who have in tha execution of the work given entire satis- faction to the clergy, churchwardens, and parish- ioners. On the occasion of the re-opening, the annual harvest thanksgiving services were held, and were continued on Monday evening, and on Tuesday evening at St. John's Welsh Church. There were large congregations throughout the festival, and the singing of special anthems by the respective choirs were highly creditable. LLANFYNYDD. S. 311CYTA L'S CHURCH.—On Tuesday, 8th of Oc- tober, a harvest festival was held, the service being in Welsh, the Rev.. Edwin Jones, M.A., vicar of St. Mary's, Bangor, preaching. On Wednesday, the thanksgiving was in English, the Rector (Rev. W. Taliesin Davies), assisted by the Rev. J. George, vicar of Nerquis, intoning the service. The church was prettily decorated, and, considering the iu- mency of the weather, there was a good congregation. The Rev. W. Nicholas, of Flint, preached an excel- lent sermon, This clergyman is the chaplain of the 2nd V.B.R.W.F., and in compliment to him, a goodly number of the local company (F) were present in uniform. During the course of his sermon, he ex- pressed his pleasure at seeing present, members of the battalion to which he had the honour to belong, and wove into his sermon a few appropriate remarks. After the close of the service, he came forward and shook hands with them, and again expressed his gratification. The service throughout was of a most hearty character. Miss Jeannie Vaughan acted as organist, and the offertory was in aid of church expenses. The harvest services are to be continued on Sunday.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. *< *No Notices ot Births, Marriages, or Deaths can be inserted .unless authenticated by the name and address of the sender. The charge f jr insertion is One Shilling, but if the announcement ia accompanied by any additional remarks Two Shillings. MARRIAGES. DAVIE S-UPTON-October 9th, at the Congregational Church, Ruabon, by the Rev. T. Thomas. Baptist minister, Cefn (Mr J. Denbigh Jones, registrar), John Davies, 8, King-street, Cefn, to Carolitie Upton, Newbridge, Ruabon. EEWARDS—PKITCHARD—October 7th. at the Congre- gational Church, Ruabon. by the Rev. E. M. Edmunds (Mr J. Denbigh Jones, registrar), John Edwards, Hall-street, Rhos, to Ann Pritchard, Groes, Penycae. LAST-RoBERTs-October 7th, at the Old Church, Oswestry, by the Rev. Cecil Hook, vicar, William, son of Mr Brady Last, of the Pant, Oswestry, to Mary, daughter of the late Mr Robert Roberts, Old White Lion, Oswestry. SPOOLEy-CARRIGTO-October 3rd, at the Baptist Chapel, Oswestry, by the Rev. J. J. Poynter. George Spoonley, of Liverpool. to Margaret, only daughter of John Carrington, of Oswestry. ROGERS-OWEx-October 2nd, at the Newsham Park Chapel, Liverpool, by the Rev, Josiah Jones, Flint, assisted bv the Rev. Richard Williams, Rhos, Ruabon, W. J. Rogers, Holly Ba.nk, Wrex- ham (late of Johnstown, Ruabon), to Maria, daughter of Griffith Owen, Greenock-hoaso, Llanrwst. (No cards.) DEATHS. BELLIs-September 30th, aged 61 years, at 3, Alyn View, Mold, Ann Bellis. BUTLER-OCtober 1st, aged 89 years, at Penyborfa, Tregynon, Grace Butler. GREGORY—October 3rd, aged 60 years, at Roft-street, Oswestry, Elizabeth Gregory. HuGHES-September 30th, aged 56 years, at the Firs, St. Martin's, Ann Maria, widow of the late Edward Hughes. HUMPHREYS—October 2nd, aged 56 years, at L!ys. lane, Oswestry, William Humphreys. JONES—September 27th, aged 3 years, at Pont- biyddyu, John, infant son of Charles Jones, MORRIS—Septembor 27th, aged67 years, at Glanrafon- road, Mold, Charles Morris. POWELL-October 7th, aged 14 months, at Rhosness- ney, Jack, infant son of the late Henry Gregory Powell, printer. RALPHS—October 5th, aged 66 years, at Castle- street, Oswestry, Margaret Ralphs. ROEERTs-October 7th, aged 3 months, at Wilinot Croft-cottage, Oswestry, Kate Roberts. ROBERTS—September 26th, aged 57 years, at Albert- street, Leeswood, Owen Roberts. ROBINSON—October 3rd, aged 5 days, at the Race- course, Oswestry, George Robinson. I ROGERs-September 26th, aged 56 years, at Bryn-y- haul, Mold, Ann, wife of Robert Rogers. ROWLANDS—September 25th, aged 79 years, at Tany. graig, Llanrhaiadr, Evan Rowlands. WHITLEy-September 25th, aged 11 years, at Macsy- dre. Mold, Elizabeth Ann, danghter of Thorns Whitley. YNN-October 4th, aged 75 years, at Howbery Park, Wallingford. Henry Bertie Watkin Williams Wynn, of Nant-y-Meichiad North Wales, son of the late Right Hon. Sir Henry Watkin Williams Wynn.

MR mCHAEL BURKE and FAMILY I e?;ire to return their sincere thanks for the numerous expressions of synmathv which they have received. 15, Talbot-road, Wrexham, October 5th, 1895 l 2102e X THE POSITIVE CORN CURE- X Ensures destruction as certain as the day dawns. lOd per phial. Is per post. J. F. EDISBURY, I THl: NOKXH WALES PHARMACY, WREXTit Ni,

  TO a BELLRINGER.—Ou Monday evening a bl1, of the Wrexham Church Bellringers was ? ? ?thc Church H<?'.se. presided over by Mr h'" .1 Evans. The clud busmess of the meet- I"hln. .? presentation of a very hndsome ??  ) ?Ir Thomas Roberts. The Vicar (the ?"? )nu :Fletcher) made the presentati0n. Kev- rmou FIetcher ) made the presentation. ? ?"iJei-t?nd ???*- ?? Roberts, who is leaving t: 'r.iiis* to Cumberland. He has been a r' ?'- 36 vears. J ATK M? PETER BURKE.—As we an- T.('J h=,t week, the death took place on Mon-  ^tc!,iber 30Lh. of Mr Peter Burke, eldest T|[i(-lniel Burke. 15, Talbot-road, at the i U 'f twe?t'' '"?'e' '?"? after an illness which had Sr- for 14 months. Mr Peter Burke was eS't; ?hiet clerk in the Equitable Insurance '\ifU..rjv chief clerk in the Equitable Insurance ¡' CL'Heg e Green, Dublin, and his caLl is 'I ll'flected cold caught in that cit". a neglected cold caught in that city, ?? -who knew him soon learned to love him, ?'??i? death has caused sincere grief to those ? :1, 1 t?? honour to be considered his friends. 1\ 1 11." 1 I t à d. I ? ? n):.<'r.L!. which was arge y it tcn e took ?- it the Borough Cemetery, when the Rev. ?'^r Cummins oBiciated. t-t]'. MAUIUAC.E OF Mr AND MRS JOHNSON-SHUTER. lu -ulJition to the already published list of -fits, the following have been received :—From H.<;III. Gladwyn, an exquisite crown Derby -at.; from Mr and Mrs rod¡e, of Ingnell ,1 London, silver grape scissors from Mrs 'r'?i'.? Turner, pair of silver serviette rings L'rt- ?'???? Park, silver cream jug. The t?wrn by the bride, and the dresses of the ??'. -:u.'id' as also the trousseau dresses, were ? "'k UV ^rs Heywood, of Regent-street. Miss !1'" C f. 'uytu. "t Church-street, supplied the French ';1'(: hats for the bridesmaids, also the travel- C, .iud other hats for the bride. Mr Stevens 1.1 fur the reception, and made thebride-cake, c'j¡ was excellent in quality, and a work of art Ww mam ANGLERS' ASSOCIATION. — The above which it will be remembered had a. very nl career for some five or six years, and .juictlv died away, has again been revived. :\¡ A meeting held at the Raglan Arms, Lambpit- [•rcit, ",J Monday night, Mr David Price in the it was unanimously decided to reform the :11. Mr D. Price was elected secretary, y_i Mr-I- Smith treasurer, pro. tcm., and the members form the committee :—Messrs T. Th< mas Newell, Thomas Price, R. WiiiMiiw. Samuel Hewitt, W. Jones. John ];L,l*rtr-. and W. Richards. The committee meet ¡. M.'iiiliiy the 14th instant, at eight o'clock. Wesi.eyan MISSION CHAPEL, HIGHTOWN.—The ynv-t th uik^giviug services were held on SUIl- September 28, when .sermons were preached morning, at eleven o'clock, by the Rev. J. TV:, of Llangollen, and in the ufternoon and iung by the Rev. H. F. Kelvey, of Wrexham. J • re were large congregations. Miss Cromar Mr W. Lewis contributed sacred solos in the i and Mr James Davies in the evening. uw Monday following, a public tea meeting la id, when the ladies of the congregation kr\v,l a large nnmlxT of visitors. After tea. t;:t-re was a public meeting, presided over by Mr J Speeches, solos, itc., were given, and fruits. Ac., disposed of, the proceedings trrmiu.itiug with a vote of thanks to the ladies the tea, and to those who had so kindly -.routed the fruits, &c., to beautify the ,p¿L "i: STATION TO Miss BOSTON.—A very Luge of (iL-ople will learn with sincere regret tb! Mi-s Boston. who for the last live years has Krii tin popular and successful mistress of the LÜn! School, is about to leave the school, and, wc sivlerstand. the profession also. Subscriptions ativ invited from the managers, the teachers, the pirents of the children, and the Misses Sotiiem. .T"ne, and Lewis acted as collectors with 50 much success that a very handsome dinner ii tea service were purchased, and writ- presented to Miss Boston by Mr William 0rert»D. Miss Boston thanked Mr Overton for "iking the presentation, and the subscribers for the izift. The services were on view at the school until Friday, and were inspected by a number of *i-iMr*. Miss Boston will be succeeded by Miss (rchbill. frpm St. Saviour's School, Liverpool. It .-a- .nl! noting that Miss Boston came to Wrex- hi!]1 frutn the same school. Pi;oi'osi:T> TESTIMONIAL TO Deputy CHIEF- first list of subscrip- t.to the Vaughan Testimonial Fund appears i- .ur advertising pages to-day. The varied and Rwviuuative character of the subscribers is a fW indication of the esteem in which Mr Viii^b u; is generally held in the county, where hi- has been so long and usefully employed, and cf the impartial manner in which he has carried fojt the arduous duties pertaining to his office. In aJJitK'ia to those whose names are published in the the following have also promised to sub- scribe, but have not stated the amounts of their d niti nis :—The High Sheriff of Denbighshire .M:- Philip York), Mr Edmund Peel, J.P., Lieut.. C.1 Barnes, J.P.. Mr R. Graesser, Mr John Puuiiaon (Rhos Rhedyn), Dr. E. D. Evans, J.P., Dr. l'arry-Jones, Mr W. Wynn Evans, Mr D. D. :C, Messrs. Acton, Bury, and Acton, Mr John B::rue, Mrs Fraser. rfiu>i»EX DEATHS.—On Monday morning Daniel Elxards thirty-one of 12, Abenbury-street, got up the intention of going to work at 7-30, but ;1 after getting down stairs he appears to Live had a fit, and died before medical assist- could be got. Death is attributed to heart iaen.se and no inquest will be held. A sad iu. úklt is reported in connection with the Cyclist's cmuval which was held on Friday. Amongst the kinds which took part was the Rhosrobin Institute Brass Band, and while the procession Wb tying through the streets, Edward Henry Hughes, a member of that band, was sud- denly taken ill. He went to the surgery of Dr. I\i!iu. and got a bottle of medicine. He was then conveyed in a cab home to Old Rhosrobin, and died about ten minutes after arriving there. The do eased was employed as a lampman atRhosddu l.'iliery. The Coroner was informed of the '.■a-urn-nee. but he did not think it necessary to hold au inquiry. The deceased had ha.d a cold, "iii'-h it is thought he caught at Blackpool, where he was in camp with the Volunteers, of which he ",10 a member. The funeral, which was a military 0-e. place on Tuesday, and was attended by lir uiL-mbers of the Institute Band. I'lT-Lic HALL, "WREXHAM.—The visit of the great Gaiety success, The Shop Girl to the Public H .ii, ou Friday and Saturday next, October 18th i 19th, should prove a great triumph for the ".iii.igement. In London this amusing musical is being played to crowded houses every Mcuing. and seats are being booked weeks in quince. Mr Wallace Erskine's Company have curiae their tour in the provinces had one long nr:c* of successes. They have nightly turned Mildreds of people away, in fact in several towns -!»--cial performances have had to be arranged so t" sjive all who booked seats an opportunity of •rtinji it. Mr Wallace Erskine, who plays tbe Pirt of Charles Appleby is no stranger to Wrex- and this part is admirably suited to his abilities. Mr Blake Adams, as Miggles, the '[i-vulker, has been pronounced by many of the tntics us the best actor they have seen in this Mr Arthur Ha.yman is admirably suited t" tiie- p trt of Mr Hooley. Mr Percy Nash is '•-IV successful as Berte Boyd, and Mr Cleveland, Mr Harcourt, and Mr Rossieter also give a fine Miss M'Donald plays the title role iii a very charming manner. Miss A. Stuart, Mi-, Erris, Miss Blanchard, Miss Clare, and L, BLH are also included in the cast, and a very lnc chorus, under the direction of Mr Fitz- Nuic-r. Seats should be secured at once at Mr J. ■ Edisbury's, 3. High-street, as the demand is -'k-iy to be very large. The early doors will be I each evening at seven p.m., to which ^mission will be 6d extra. A special train will j* run to Brymbo and intermediate stations, leiiviija Wrexham (Central) on Saturday night at ^veu o'clock, to enable the country people a ch;llIec of witnessing the great musical success of I woderu times. A KINI.ly ACT.—An instance of generosity, w nil recording has uccurred in Wrexham, in connection with the departure of some of our townsmen to the Cape. It seems that a young iii;> i named Rowland, an employe at the inibrian Leather Works, and who has been in health for a considerable time, beard that tliese young men were proceeding to South Africa, some of them for the benefit of their He had been told by his doctor that cucli A voyage, and residence in a milder climate ^us absolutely indispensible to his recovery, but t-'t ?x?t;nse connected with such an undertaking {-■.ace,I it beyond his power. However, it seems sought out Mr J. LI. Francis, who very kindly him all the information he possessed with rtlti-fciice to outfit. &c., and as Mr Rowland ex- l'ltssus it here I gave the matter up," but Mr 'Seymour Jones, hearing that one of his tfBl,lo.VeS in bad health was making inquiries "?ut the journey, investigated the matter, •>v.i^ht the matter before the employes of the trni. with the result, that headed by a hand- SJ81e dOnatlUll from the principals, a fund was Tlt(:1 to enable Rowland's to go to the Cape. ,h time being too short to enable the whole of ''? necessary funds to be got in, the firm have fc-»d^ly provided Rowland with a complete outfit,  only for the journey, but for his residence in ('11 Th h 1. lett £ .a pe. They have also given him letters of p- "luction to friendrf who win be able to give -in employment at his trade, and he leaves I -?dun to-day by the CastLn Line, with sufficient !1-'lit-v for hÜ wants on landing, and the balance of Uk fund being ra?d for his assistance, will M forwarded to him b the course of a month or s0- All this has been accomplished in no less than a fortnight, thanks to the tnergy and good- Will which the heads of the departments and em- I'loycs at the works, assisted by donations from boon friends of the town have brought to bear clpOll it. Mr Hughes, the firm's cashier is reeeiv mg tubscriptions. Mr Crompton, and 1.Tr Pres- cott, acting as chairman nnd secretary to the committee. COUNTY SCHOOL, GROVE PARK, WREXHAM.—Mr John Ollerhead, son of Mrs Ollerhead, King- street, aud a pupil of this school, has just passed the entrance examination of Selwyn College, Cambridge, and gone into residence. ST. JAMES'S THEATRE, WREXHAM.—The Roval Midget Minstrels, who, by special command, had the honour of performing on the 22nd June before Her Majesty the Queen and their Royal High- nesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, will occupy the boards of St. James's Theatre, Wrex- ham, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday next, the 17th, 18th, and 19th. There will be a I mating on Saturday afternoon, beginning at three J p.m. Crowded houses are anticipated. INSI'ECTOU Romxsox.- \V e believe that it will be generally regretted when it is known that In- spector Robinson is about to be removed from Wrexham to Abergele. The Inspector was a most courteous officer, and, while being most efficient, was always fair. His knowledge of the district was minute, and it is not easy to understand why he should be removed. If the resolution of the Chief-Constable is final, it is much to be deplored. Inspector Robinson joined the force twelve years ago, and has, by his promotions, shown his capacitv. MUNICIPAL.—As the 1st of November draws near, people naturally wake up to the fact that the municipal elections are upon them. This year there retire Mr Thomas Jones (L) in the North Ward the Mayor (Mr Charles Murless) (C) in the South Mr James Whittingham (C) in the East, and Mr Gwilt Catlirall in the IVest. The latter gentleman will not offer himself for re-election. and already Mr J. F. Edisbury, who fifteen years ago was a member of the Council, is in the field. We publish his address to-day. We believe the three retiring members will offer themselves for re-election. This year two alder- men—Messrs. W. E. Samuel and R. W. Evans- retire, and Alderman George Bevan some time ago intimated his desire to retire, but of this nothing is definitely known. We have not heard anything regarding opposition, but it is thought that the West Ward" ill oe fought. THE HEBREW CONGREGATION.—On Tuesday even- ing, a special service was held at the Synagogue, Old Guildhall. There was a large attendance, and amongst those present were several Christian gentlemen. The whole service was conducted by Mr J. Silverblatt, of Manchester, who read the evening service. Mr W. Levensohn then opened the Ark. and Mr Silverblatt recited in English, the Ten Commandments, a special prayer for the occasion, and prayers for the Royal Family and the Chief Rabbi, and the clergy of all denomina- tions. Mr Silverblatt then delivered a sermon. He took his text from Exodus, chapter 12, verse 42. In the course of his discourse, he said that the lesson taught on that watch-night was a lesson worth treasuring in these latter days. Often did God seem to hide himself, to have deserted the earth, and shut Himself in heaven. The wicked and not the righteous, flourish like the palm tree and grow like the cedars in Lebanon. It is the soul of the meek and faithful from which humanity's tears arc distilled, from which the painful chorus of a world's torment goes up, and seemingly goes up in vain. But the lesson taught to Pharoah and to Israel in that awful and joyous ni,Iit of deliverance wa.s still a living lesson, not one jot of its force, was abated. God neither slumbered nor slept. He watches ever. Not one sigh passes unrecorded in the heavenly volume, and not one wrongful deed on unfruitful soil whence it will spring again a harvest after its kind. In conclusion he begged of them to live in harmony with their neighbours, as the prophet says, Seek ye the place where I have caused you to dwell," and make the name of Jew a credit to the community. Bisnor MOSTYN.—The vicar Aspostolic of Wales, Bishop Mostyn, who has gone into residence at Wrexham, was the other evening, presented with an illuminated address by Miss Carrie Rush, on behalf of the children attending the Wrexham Catholic Schools. The presentation took place at an entertainment given at the schools. It is under- stood that the Catholics of Wrexham intend to make a presentation to his lordship shortly. On Wednesday afternoon the Bishop paid a serond visit to Pantasaph, his errand on this occasion being to open a new wing which has been added to the orphanage portion of St. Clare's Convent, at a cost of about £ 3,000. The building will afford accommodation for 100 orphans. There was a large company present, and the Bishop, accom- panied by his secretary. Mgr. Slaughter, per- formed the ceremony of blessing and asperging in the refectory, afterwards celebrating Bensdiction in the beautiful chapel of the convent. Subse- quently, in the large school-room, the Bishop was presented with an address and a number of articles of altar furniture by the scholars.—In re- turning thanks, the Bishop alluded to the wonder- ful progress the institution had made since its establishment in 1861, this being, he believed, the sixth addition which had been made to the build- ings. God had prospered the good and charitable work. Many boards of guardians in the country had sent their representatives to see this place, and all had decided, as a result, to send their children there, and at the present time no fewer than twelve unions were sending their children there.—In proposing a vote of thanks to the visitors for their presence, Dr. J. Williams (chairman of the Holywell Urban Council) congratulated the Rev. Mother on the consummation of her life-Jong work. He was old enough to remember the time when Pantasaph was nothing but a dreary common with a few huts on it, and when the nuns first came there the inhabitants were astonished, and he rather thought it was a matter of consternation to many. (Laughter.) The institution had done a. valuable work in sheltering and educating children rescued from the gutters of the large Lancashire towns, and he paid a tribute to the Rev. Mother for the admirable i-anner in which she administered the affairs of th vast institution.