Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. *No Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths can be inserted unless authenticated by the name and address of the sender. The charge for insertion is One Shilling, but if the announcement is accompanied by any additional remarks Two Shillings. BIRTHS. EDWARDS—November 19th. at Penzance, Cornwall, the wife of William Edwards (late of Wrexham), of a daughter. HEADLAi-i-November 17th, at Eaglesdiffe, Stockton- on-Tees, the wife of T. Headlam, of a son. HORxBy-November 15th, at Leyden Villa, Chester, the wife of Alexander Hornby, of a son. HUGHs-November 21st, at Plastirion, Mrs Llewelyn Hughes, a daughter. JONES—-November 13th, the wife of Thomas Jones. 4, Albion-hill, Oswestrv, of a daughter. LavELL-November 13th, at Green Bank, Park- gate-road, Chester the wife of A. E. Lovell, of a daughter. LEwIs-November 15th, at 6, Palmer-street, the wife of Thomas Lewis, butcher, of twins-sons. PRATT-November 19th, at Sandycroft, Palmer- street, the wife of Arthur Pratt, of a son. MARRIAGES. HUGHES—FOULKES—November 18th. at the Parish Church, Oswestry, by the Rev. P. A. H. Birlev, John Payne, second son of John Hughes, Brick Kilns, Oswestry, to Mary Ellen, eldest daughter of the late George Fonlkes, of Oswestry. DEATHS. ATCHERLEY—November 16th. aged 30 years, at Stone House, West Felton, Francis Robinson Hart- land Atcherley. BCRTox-Xovember 13th, aged 59 years, at Oswestry, George Burton. BIT HELL-November 9th, at 9, Shipgate-street, Chester, Captain John Bithell, aged 45 years. CU RETON -November 13th, aged 69 years, at Green Bank, Gobowen, William Cureton. DAVIEs-November 16th, at Tycoch, Llangollen, Mrs Davies, wife of Mr John Davies, iron- monger. EDWABDS—November 10th. aged 57 years, Mr David Edwards, milk dealer, Cefn Mawr. GLOVER—November 19th, at Park View, The Bars, Chester, of pneumonia, Isabella, daughter of the late William Haywood Glover. JAMES—November 14th, aged 84 years, at 8, Upper Brook-street, Oswestry, Mary, relict of George James. JFCIXES—November 15th, aged 76 years, at 43, Casliu- street, Oswestry. Richard Jones. JOXEii-November 15th, aged 21 years, at Oswestry, Emily Jones. PRITCHARD-November 11th, aged 81 year-, at 119, Willow-street, Oswestrv, Mary Pritchard. SMITH November 16th, aged 90 years, at 12, Birch- row, Ellesmere. Mary Alice Smith. THOMAS—November 12th, at Wesley-place, Mold, Mary Margaret, infant daughter of Thomas Thomas. WATERS—November 12th, Georgina Maria Isabella, widow of Edward Waters, M.D., of Nicholas- street, Chester, and Sarnau, Carmarthen, young- est daughter of the late Rev. and Hon. Lorenzo Hel y-Hutchinson. WILLIAMS—November 17th, aged 20 years, at Com- mon Waod, Ann Jane, the wife of William Williams. JN MEMORIAL. BETTELET—In loving memory of Charles, the dearly beloved and youngest son of John and Margaret Bettelev, late of Isycoed, aged 13 vears, who departed this life, November 15th, 1812. Oh. we miss him, and how sadly None but bleeding hearts can tell; We have lost him; heaven hath found him, Jesus doeth all things well. BLLIs-In loving memory of my dear husband, Price Bellis, who departed this life, the 19th November, 1894, at 17, Derbv-road, Wrexham. Gone but not forgotten." WILLIAMs-In loving memory of Jane, the beloved wife of H. H. Williams. of Lodge, Brymbo, who died November 20th, 1893. To memory ever dear."

Hunting Appointments. 1895. SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS. Saturday, November 23rd. Iscoed At 10.45. Monday, November 25th Cock Bank Tuesday, November 26th. Rednal At 10-30. Thursday, November 28th. Brynypys At 10'45. Saturday, November 30th Broughall At 10.30. THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS. Wednesday, November 27th. Segrwyd Gate Saturday, November 30th. Travellers Inn At 11.

I THE WEEK AT A GLANCE. Foreign affairs continue to attract attention. The situation in Turkey is becoming very serious, and the SULTAN wrote to Lord SALISBURY complaining of the Mansion House speech. This letter was read by the Premier at Brighton, when a large meeting was held. Preparations are being continued for the Ashanti Expedition, but there is a prospect of peace after all. Lord SALISBURY has received a deputation consisting of the Archbishops, Bishops, and others upon the Education question, when the PRDIE MINISTER expressed sympathy. The Duke of DEVONSHIRE who was present saw no reason why schools should not be excused from rating, and why the 17s 6d limit should not be abolished. For the "first time within living memory, the retiring Lord MAYOR of London has been refused a vote of thanks for his services. In our Agricultural column we give an extract from a speech by Sir ROBERT PEEL, which is singular. Mr JOHN MORLEY'S name is con. nected with the vacancy in the Montrose Boroughs. All the silver ingots, save three, which were stolen in London have been recovered. Nearer home we have to record a singular incident, which took place at the Wrexham School Board. It is hoped to raise a memorial in honour of Daniel Owen in Mold. Inter- mediate Education has caused meetings to be held at Wrexham, Mold and Ruthin, and at all these places progress is reported. The Rev. J. HOBSON THOMAS, of Wrexham, has preached a sermon on Baptism which will no doubt be interesting to many. The Flintshire County Council has to consider a proposal that Buckley should have an Urban District Council of its own. A special meeting of the Flint Town Council has been held to consider a sweeping report made on the borough by a Local Government Board inspector. A sale of work has been held in Wrexham in aid of the local branch of the Brabazon Employment Scheme. The Wrexham court of county magistrates have granted the licence at Rhos- tyllen which formed the subject of a mandamus. The guardians of the St. Asaph Union are considering whether they ought not to have lunch. We publish notices concerning the rival lines to the Rhos which are being promoted. The correspondence columns of this week's issue are very full. Mr STANLEY CLARK replies to Mr A. H. SPARROW; Mr BRIGGS, of Leicester, returns thanks for aid given at the fire in his Wrexham shop Mr J. S. HOLLINGS draws attention to the speed of trains between Wrexham and Brymbo Mr CRooj JOHNSON urges the claims of the young and old in the Workhouse and the Infirmary for gifts at Christmas; and "Bruno" writes on St. WI.NEFRIDE'S Well. A correspondent suggests a tram from the Great Western Railway Station to Hope-street, Wrexham.

SIR JOHN GORST AND EDUCATIONAL REFORMS. In the days when what was known as The Fourth Party made itself a power by reason of its unflinching criticism of and opposition to the Liberal policy of the day, none of the dauntless Four came to be looked upon as being more endowed with talents which go to make up a successful future, than SIR JOHN GORST. He was ever looked upon as a Con- servative of the most hopeful type, and when in later years he displayed a fine sympathy with the cause of Labour, and exercised good sense in dealing with many of its problems, onlookers found that the prophecies were not likely to come to naught. He is now Vice- President of the Council, and as such has charge of the education of the nation. We cannot say that he is likely to be a second ACLAND-this would be too much to expect- but judging from a recent statement of policy which he has made, SIR JOHN GORST has a very high view of his duties, and we do not think that with any-or perhaps with very few-of the items in his programme, objection is likely to be taken by those who thoughtfully and seriously look upon the Department over which he presides, as the most important branch of the Government. SIR JOHN was able to point with infinite satisfaction to the great progress which education has made dur- ing the past twenty-five years, and great as the advance has been, he wisely urges it as a reason for still greater effort and says, We have to secure that all children throughout the country shall enjoy the educa- tion which the State provides to which opinion the Nation will most cheerfully sub- scribe. As a step towards this, the ages of full and half-timers are to be raised, and the system of standard exemptions, which, as Sir JOHN says, picks out the most promising children to be the earliest sacrificed to child labour," is to be abolished. All this of course means, that children will not be allowed to leave school as early as they do now—in short that the advance in the age made by Mr ACLAND, will be still increased. No doubt this will lead to objections being raised, for in many cases, the small earnings of the child are sadly needed to swell the weekly income. We are glad the proposal has came from a Conservative Government, for it will be received with the respect and sympathy it deserves by the Liberals, and this is more than can be said had the process been reversed. Sir JOHN declares that the government and control of Education is to be given to one Department-a great gain-and then proceeds to urge the necessity for completing the ladder between the elementary schools and the Universities. Here Welshmen can, with just pride, point to what has been done in the Principality. We have a system for educa- tional climbing, so complete,and so excellent, that only the absence of brains can pre- vent a Welsh child rising from the Elementary School to the Intermediate School, then on to one of the Col- i leges at Aberystwyth, Bangor, or Cardiff, and finally obtaining a degree in the Welsh University. We may not be able to get all we want from England, but we can with pardon- able generosity give to her the benefit of a good example and a model which is worth copying. There is some hope for England when we find her following Wales. In his programme, Sir JOHN GORST says a registry of teachers is to be formed, and a national system of pensions established. Upon this latter question there can be no two opinions. The teacher discharges a State duty the im- portance of which dwarfs almost all others, and whilst the collector of taxes obtains a pension which is no doubt deserved, the teacher who moulds the future citizens of the nation gets no recognition from the evening comes, and rest is required. We heartily rejoice that the question of pensions for teachers is to be settled, and if money is required, there are large grants given to some whose services to the State are very problematical which might be reduced, if not entirely abolished. It is satisfactory to note that the education of Poor- law children and of those in reformatory and industrial training schools is to be considered, so that they may be delivered from the taint of the workhouse or the prison, and so bring them up upon a system that will turn more of them into honest men and women and fewer into paupers and thieves." So far, SIR JOHN GORST'S programme will not fail to earn the respectful attention of all educational re formers, and we have praised it because if it is carried out as it is stated, the advantages will be great. But our unhappy "isms have ereatgd what is known as the religious diffi- culty, and Sir JOHN GORST will have to face a fierce opposition, if any proposal he has to make concerning the voluntary schools in- fringes the compromise of 1870. The question is just now entering upon an acute stage, and any proposal upon the subject will be subject to the most minute criticism and unflinching opposition. This the Government evidently feel, and in consequence the comfort which LORD SALISBURY gave to the Archbishops who waited upon him on Wednesday, was some- what cold.

Fur Charity. Is a letter we publish this week, Mr H. CROOM JOHNSON makes a suggestion which will be generally approved. He pleads for the aged and infirm at the Workhouse, and for the children there, as well as for those whom illness keeps in the Infirmary. These have few joys, and gifts at Christmas time would be appropriate and appre- ciated. The proposal only needs to be stated to be approved, and as far as we can, we shall be glad to assist in the movement as suggested. A

Intermediate Ed uætion. THE meeting of the Governors of the Wrexham County School- as Grove Park School is now officially known—which was held on Tuesday, was particularly important. Prepa- rations were made for the opening of the Girls' School, and when this is done, Wrexham will have provided schools for boys and girls, as arranged for by the Scheme. It was proposed to continue for another year, the thirteen scholar- ships at present held by boys in the schools. It is proposed to give six new scholorships of eight guineas each, two to boys in the school, and one for each of the sub-districts into which the school area is divided. Bursaries are to be given, and with regard to the girls, there will be, it is hoped, six scholarships of six guineas, and four bursaries. The fee at the girls' school will be six guineas. This, it will be admitted, is most attractive, and we have very little doubt that in a brief time, the maximum requirements of the Scheme will be exceeded. It is very satisfactory to find that the reply to the appeals for subscriptions towards the £1,500, which Wrexham and district has to raise, has been most encouraging. Let us hope that in a short time, the whole of the required sum may be raised. ♦

A Parting Gift. As will be seen from the report which is given in another column, on Tuesday a deputation representing the congregation of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Wrexham, visited Wilmslow, and presented to the Very Rev. Canon HOPKINS an illuminated address and a I purse of gold, on behalf of that congregation, as a I token of their regard for him after twelve years of faithful service. The address most accurately described the feeling which exists, when it says- We beg to assure you that we entertain the highest respect for you as our pastor, and shall always cherish in our hearts that fond remem- brance of one who was the kind and affectionate father of his flock." Canon HOPKINS won the esteem of a very large circle of friends in Wrex- ham-Protestant and Catholic—and they will certainly re-echo the wish uttered in the address, that he may long enjoy the happiness which it is to be hcped he will find in the mission at Wilmslow of whicb he has now the charge. «

Concerning a Title. A nice point of etiquette was raised at the meeting of the Wrexham School Board on Friday by Siii ROBERT EGERTON, the chairman. In consequence of the removal from town of the Very Reverend Canon HOPKINS, the former Roman Catholic Rector of Wrexham-who was a member of the School Boord-a. vacancy was caused in the membership of that body. The Board, following the ordinary usage, decided to fill the vacancy by co-optating a Roman Catholic. The choice fell upon Canon HOPKINS' successor, and he was duly elected. On Friday the new member presented himself for the first time, and then arose a question of etiquette—the trifling character of which cannot be denied. The new member is, and has been known, as the Very Reverend MONSIGNOR SLAUGHTER. He was formerly a valuable member of the Birkenhead School Board, and there he was called Monsignor," and the Lord Chamberlain said nothing. But when he came to Wrexham, Sir ROBERT EGERTON pointed out to him that his title, unless he had the permission of the Queen to use it, could not be recognised, because it was of foreign origin and consequently the minute book of the Board must know him as the Rev EDWARD SLAUGHTER," Monsignor SLAUGHTER, who treated this exhibition of officialism in the best possible way, left the Chairman to deal with the offending title as he liked. This was very wise, and we think the public will agree that he behaved with great dignity. The incident was a very trivial and, at the same time, a most regrettable affair. Monsignor SLAUGHTER has received his title from the oldest Court in Europe, and surely this ought to count for something. He will still con- tinue to be called Monsignor, and as the head of a very large section of the community we trust, and, in fact, feel sure'that he will understand that the very shabby incident of Friday will in no way diminish the respect in which he will be held, not only by those of his own creed, but by others, who recognise in him a gentleman of experience, standing high in the counsels of the Church in which Cardinal-we mean the Rev. HERBERT VAUGIIA-N-is a distinguished prelate.

COURT AND PERSONAL. Mr Frank Allmand, of Wrexham, has been elected a member of the Smithfield Club. Mr Henry Arthur Jones, the well-known dramatist, has given a denial to the report that he was about to discard the last of his three names. The Bishops of Chester and St. Asaph formed part of the deputation which waited on the Marquis of Salisbury with regard to the reform of elementary education. Lord Rosebery on Wednesday arrived at Hawarden Castle on a brief visit to Mr and Mrs gladstone. Lady Lyttelton, who has been stay- ing at the Castle, left on Monday. Princess Henry of Pless, accompanied by her sister, Miss Cdrnwallis West, arrived from Germany last week, and has left town to join her parents at Newlands Manor, Hampshire. On the invitation of Lord Resebery between 40i aiad 500 men belonging to the 2nd Battalion of the Black Watch, from Edinburgh Castle, marched to Dalmeny, on Monday, and were entertained in the grounds of the estate. The marriage arranged between Ralph Vincent Bsmkes, the youngest son of the late Mr John Scott Bankes, of Soughton Hall, Flintshire, and Ethel Georgina Mount, daughter of W. G. Mount, M.P., of Wasing-place, Berkshire, will take place at Wasing on the 19th of December. The funeral of the late Dr. Dickens Lewis took place at Shrewsbury on Tuesday, and was attended by representatives of the British and Foreign Bible Society and the Calvinistic Methodist Church, as well as by a large number of friends. The deceased gentleman was the brother-in-law of Mr W. R. Evans, J.P.. of Wrexham. Mr William Egerton, Under-Secretary to the Government of Bengal, was married at Simla recently. At the breakfast, the health of the couple was proposed by Sir Dennis Eitzpatrick, who, in the course of his speech, referred to the fact that he had in the earlier part of his career served both under the father of the bridegroom, the late Mr Philip Egerton, of the Punjaub Civil Service, and his uncle, Sir Robert Egerton, formerly Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjaub. The Queen, after fully three months' stay on Deeside, has left Balmoral, and is now at Windsor. During the railway journey, and at the stoppage at Aberdeen, Princess Louise left the carriage in which she had travelled from Ballater and joined the Queen and Princess Henry of Battenberg. There was no platform at the point where the train drew up, and a flight of steps was placed between the railway line and the door of the saloon so that the Princess might get access to the carriage. In making the ascent of the steps she evidently miscalculated the distance between the topmost step and the floor of the carriage, for she stumbled and fell upon her knees. The Queen's Highland attendant had taken her by the hand to assist her into the saloon, and she was thus prevented from an awkward and heavier fall than she sustained. As it was, the Princess actually crawled into the saloon upon her knees, being unable to regain her feet until assisted by the attendant. The train commenced the journey south at fifty-two minutes past three.

WREXHAM. THE RED BARN."—This drama is being played at the Public Hall by a good company to fairly large houses. JONES AXD Sox' CHRISTMAS SALE.—There are on view in the window of Mr W. Martin's shop, Hope-street, the prizes which Messrs Jones and Son offer for competition at their Christmas fat stock sale in the Wrexham Smithfield, on Mon- days, December 9th and 16th. PRESENT TO THE EX-DEPUTY-CHIEP CONSTABLE. —The Vicar (Canon Fletcher) has presented Mr Thomas Vaughan, ex-Deputy-Chief Constable, with a beautiful Malacca cane, silver-mounted, bearing the following inscription :—" Super- intendent Vaughan from Canon Fletcher. Nov. 11,1895." AT THE RECENT FIRE.- W e understand that representations are being made with a view of getting the Albert medal for P.C. Roberts, who so gallantly rescued Mrs Hobbins at the recent fire at Briggs' shop in Hope-street. P.C. Roberts was complimented on parade by the Chief Con- stable on Wednesday. ART AXD SCIENCE SCIIOOL DISTRIBUTION.—The distribution of prizes and certificates to the pupils of the School of Science and Art is fixed for December 13th. The Mayor (Mr Charles Murless) will take the chair at 7.30 in the schools, and the Mayoresss has kindly consented to distribute the prizes and certificates. Ox GERMANY.—At the meeting of the Hill-street Literary Society, on Tuesday, the Rev. R. T. Williams, B.A., pastor of the Church, gave an interesting account of his life in Germany, and in the course of his remarks dealt with the Universities of that country-a subject which his personal experience of the country entitled him to treat. There was a large attendance. TIIE Hox. MEMHERS OF THE WREXHAM VOLUNTEER COMPANIES.—The following kindly gave the prizes, which were distributed on Friday, to the hon. members of the A and B (Wrexham) Companies of the 1st V.B.RW.F. :-Irs Rogers, Church-st.; Messrs F. L. Scotcher, A. W. Butt, D. D. Pierce, W. Martin, J. Little, C. K. Benson, H. and T. Jones, Davies and Rush, Edisbury and Co., A. Rhys Jones, R. W. Evans, R. H. Done, and Rogers and Jackson. THE NEW DEPUTY CHIEF CONSTABLE. At the sitting of the County Police Court, on Monday, Majer Leadbetter, chief constable, said he wished to introduce to the magistrates the new Deputy Chief Constable, Superintendent Edward Jones, who, he had no doubt, would conduct the business of that court to their satisfaction. Captain Griffith-Boscawen (chairman) said he had always heard a very good account of Superintendent Jones, and he had no doubt that he would perform his duties in that court to the satisfaction both of the justices and the public. PEXYBRYX GUILD.-At the weekly meeting of the Mutual Improvement Class, Mr J. E. Jones, Percy-road, one of the secretaries of the Hill- street Mutual Improvement Society, read a very interesting paper on Oliver Goldsmith." Mr J. Stevens, the vice-president, occupied the chair, and in a few appropriate remarks, introduced the reader. Mr Reed proposed a vote of thanks, which was seconded by Mr Fagan, and supported by Mr E. A. Cross, the secretary, who paid a graceful compliment to Mr Jones for his kindness in coming to help them. ONE THOUSAND MILES UP THE NILE.This was the subject of a very interesting lecture given in the Brynyffynnon Wesleyan School-room. Regent-street, on Friday week, by Mr Ralph Darlington, Llangollen. The lecture was illus- trated by lime light views, the photographs being taken by himself. The lantern was manipulated by Mr Lettsome, Llangollen. The lecture com- menced with a view of Cairo, and from there the audience was conducted up the Nile to the Cataracts, the lecture being closed with a view of the Square in Alexandra. Mr Darlington made his lecture most interesting. The chair was occupied by Mr J. Colemere Gittins, and at the close he proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer and Mr Lettsome, and the Rev. Mr Howarth seconded. A vote of thanks was also passed to the Chairman. CHRISTIANS MEETING HousE.-On Sunday even- ing in this place of worship, King-street, Mr E. Evans, of Birkenhead, delivered a powerful discourse to an attentive audience, upon The Fatherhood of God revealed in Christ Jesus," taking for his text the eighteen verse of the 1st chapter of St. Jolis's Gospel. On Monday night at the meeting of the Improvement Class, Mr Evans poke upon the Pastorate of the New Testament." After laying as a basis the im- portai oe of character, official or un official in Church life, the address was divided into three sections, dealing respectively with the moral, domestic, and intellectual qualifications of all who fill the office, designated in the New Testament by several terms, such as bishop, pastor, overseer or elder. The attendance was good, and the meeting was presided over by Mr Thomas Griffiths, Wellmgton House. FIRE AT THE RHOSPDU COLLIERY rARM.-On Monday morning, the Wrexham Prince of Wales Volunteer Fire Brigade received two calls. The first call received was about an hour after mid- night, and was to a fire at a. shop and house occupied by Mr Jones at Caergwrle. The brigade was ready to start when a cyclist ariived in hot haste, and informed the firemen fortunately that their services were not required. Six hours after- wards the brigade were called to a fire at the farm buildings of the Wrexham and Acton Colliery Compary at Rhosddu. The turn-out of the brigade was a particularly smart one, but when they arrived it was found that the fire had been somewhat checked by a number of workers from the colliery. A splendid supply of water was secured. The fire was fortunately confined to the outbuildings, and the cattle and horses were got out safely. A portion of the roof fell in, and the remainder was much damaged. A quantity cf straw and oats were burnt. The brigade were able to return shortly before ten o'clock. The fire is believed to have been caused by the melting of the covering of the electric wire which ran through the building. The damage is estimated at about IC350. CONCERT.—On Monday evening a programme of music was given in the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Egerton-street, by the following of Mr \Vilfrid Jones'pupils:—Pianoforte duet, "Figaro," Misses Lloyd Jones song, Queen of the night," Mr Lewis Edwards song, But the Lord is mind- ful," Miss Florie Edwards; song, The Holy City," Mr D. E. Ellis; song, Flee as a bird," Miss Maud Jones song, Y Tair Mordaith." Mr Maddock Davies song, Merch y morwr," Miss Gwladys Williams song, Big Ben," Mr George Thomas song, The Valley by the Sea," Miss Agnes Jones song, The promise of life," Miss Lloyd Jones; quartette, "God is a Spirit," Vesper Quartett; song, "Winter," Miss Florie Edwards song, Jerusalem," Mr D. E. Ellis song, Tatters," Miss Maud Jones song, "Mona," Mr Lewis Edwards; song, She wan- dered down," Miss Lloyd Jones song, -1 Hear the wild winds blow," Mr Maddock Davies; song, Rory Darling," Miss Agnes Jones; song, Good Night," Miss Gwlaiys Williams quartette, Good evening," Vesper Quartette." Mr J. Sephton presided over a good attendance. The concert was a remarkably good one. The accom- panists were Miss Lizzie Lloyd Jones, and Mr Wilfrid Jones, R.A.M. ST. JAMES'S BAND OF HOPE.-On Monday even- ) ing, an entertainment in connection with the above Band of Hope was held in the St. James's Sunday School. Mr John Dutton presided over a large attendance. In addressing the meeting, the Chairman said he was delighted to see so many young persons present. From what he bad heard, he believed they were going to have an enjoyable evening. He understood that the prizes would be given at the next concert, which would be a grand one. He hoped to have the room filled on that occasion to overflowing with friends who felt anxious for the church's best interest, and the future of which depended very much on the manner in which the children were trained. It was therefore very neces- sary that all who were in sympathy with the good work should rally round its standard, and by their presence testify to the fact that they were anxious for the still further development of its present operations and moral effects. Their main object was to teach by example and precept, self-denial, which was the most exalted pleasure, and the conquest of evil habits, which was the most glorious triumph. The greater part of the programme was sustained by Mr T. C. Dodd, who gave an exhibition of some remarkably clever coin tricks, and also a ventriloquial entertainment, which was excellent, the applause and laughter being frequent and prolonged. A vote of thanks was passed by acclamation to Mr Dodd, and after an interest- ing speech by Mr David Dodd, a most successful gathering was terminated by the singing of the National Anthem. j The ladies of Wrexham requiring wools, etc., for the coming season, will find the largest and cheapest stock at the Mart, 38, High-street, Wrexham. 2396s BRABAZON EMPLOYMENT SOCIETY.— e under- stand that the proceeds of the sale, reported else- where, amounted to the satisfactory sum of I £28 15s lOd. MISSION.—Mr Gideon Corbett will begin a, mission in the Hirdir Primitive Methodist Chapel to-morrow (Sunday) and during the week, each evening at 7.30. SOInEE DANSANTE.—It is announced that a soiree dansante will be held in St. James's Hall on Tuesday, under the auspicies of the Wrexham Shop Assistants' Association. PARISH Cnuncn.—Organ recital at six p.m., tOr morrow. Toccato in A major (H. Purcell), aud Voluntary in D minor (H. Purcell;, in commem- moration of the bi-centenary of Purcell air, He layeth the beams (Handel.) A ComxG CONCERT.—On December 4th, the Cestrian Amateur Minstrels give an entertain- ment in the Public Hell, in aid of the Building Fund of the Girls' National School. These Minstrels have a very high reputation, and the Press notices are very good. ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.—Commencing on Thurs- day next, the 28th inst., aud two following nights, the boards of this popular place of amusement will be occupied with the musical farcial comedy, On the Briny." Mr Charles Williams (late Booties Baby"), one of the authors, takes the chief role. The piece is highly spoken of, QUEEN-STREET MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.— On Friday evening Rev. Caradog Jones, of Oswes- try, delivered an address to the members of this society, Mr Thomas Jones presiding. The sub- ject selected by the lecturer was The dangers of youth," and in the course of his remarks he touched on the danger of thoughtlessness." A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer at the close of the meeting. ST. MARK'S CHURCH.—On Sunday next at Matins the service will be Stainer in E flat; anthem, "Rejoice in the Lord" rHenry Pun-ell.) At Evensong the service will be Morton Bailey in G anthem, "Thy word is a lantern tPurcell.) The usual organ recital will be as follows :— Fantasia in C minor (Cecilia) I JIc:;sc); Largo in G, piano concerto (Beethoven >; Echo and fusue in D flinch} Toccato {Purcell. j To WELCOME TITE VICAH APOSTOI.IC.—On Mon- day a concert will be held iu the Public Hail, when the chair will be taken bv the Right Hon. the Earl of Denbigh at 7.45, and an address of welcome will be presented to the Vicar Apostolic of Wales, the Right Rev. F. Mostyn, D.D. An attractive musical programme has been provided, and the Minster Quartette Party will sing. Full particulars appear in the advertisement. WREXHAM WELCOME CLUB.—The fourth Satur- day night free concert of the season was fiven in the clubroom, 13, Bank-street, on Saturday. Miss Binks, Miss Crompton, Rev. A. Peskett, and Mr Robins provided the programme. A good reception was accorded to each. Special mention ought, however, to be made of the pianoforte solo by Miss Binks, and the violin solos by Miss Crompton, each of which was encored. The next concert will be held on Saturday evening, the 23rd instant, commencing at eight o'clock. THE REV. F. M. HAMILTON.—The numerous friends of Mr Hamilton, formerly of Wrexham, will be interested in the following paragraph, which is taken from the Londonderry Sentinel Parish of Culmore, Diocese of Derrv.—The board of nomination for this parish met in the Diocesan Library yesterday (Nov. 13th), the Lord Bishop of the diocese presiding, and elected the Rev. Frederick 31. Hamilton, curate of Castlerock Upper, to the iucumbcncv, vacant by the resignation of Rev. Brice L. Jackson." AFTER THE FIRE.—As we have already announced the disastrous fire last week at Messrs. Briggs and Company's also caused substantial damage, to the extent of £250, at the adjoiniug 3 establish- ment of Mr Evan Richards. A large quantity of goods has been affected by smoke aud fire, and, as will be seen from our advertising columns, the public, through the medium of a salvage s.de, have an opportunity of acquiring on exceptionally advantageous terms, a variety of genuine bargains. The sale commences on the 28th inst, ana cou- eludes on the 12th prox. HUVTIXG ACCIDENT.—On Friday Thomas Hand- ley was admitted to the Wrexham Infirmary suffering from serious injury to his knee, sus- tained while following Sir Watkin William Wynn's hounds. A fox had been started in the kitchen gardens at Marchwiel Hall, and went off in the direction of Erddig. Near Reynold's Grave, Handley was putting his horse at a high bank when it fell back on him. Handley has been for many years in the service of Colonel Whitmore, and is the best known second horse- man with the Cheshire and Wynnstay Hounds. ACCIDENT TO MR HOWEL DAVIES.—On Wednes- day morning, Mr Howel Davies, of Bodhowel, Wrexham, partner in the firm of Messrs Davies Bros., Wrexham, contractors of the recently- j opened Wrexham and Ellesmere Railway, met with a rather serious accident. Mr Davies was walking along a new floor being made in the Abenbury Brickworks, when he fell through on to the room floor below. The fall was a con- siderable one, and Mr Davies displaced a rib. and was considerably shaken. On inquiry we learn that Mr Davies is slightly better, but is suffering great pain. CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.—On Monday, the fortnightly entertainment of the Wrexham Branch, was given in the Hill-i: fe Mission Room, when the room was crowded. A very good programme had been provided by Miss Willans, in which the following ladies and sen tie- men took part :—Miss Willans, Miss M. Ba"vles, Mr Harold Davies, Mr Taylor, Mr Roberts, aud Miss Ollerhead. The address, which was a very earnest and helpful one, was eiven by the Rev. C. R. Thomson, who also presided. A vote of thanks was proposed by Brother Ebrey to Miss Willans, for having provided the programme, aud to those who had so very kindly given their help, and to Mr Thomson for his address. At the close, one received card of membership, and one pledge was taken. ST. DAVID'S Cnuitcu.—We have been asked to say that the following ladies and gentlemen were generous donors to the funds of the tea and enter- tainment recently held in connection with this church :—The Mayoress, Mr W. Overton, Mr C. K. Benson, Miss Jones, Chester-street Mrs Morris, Walmer Villa Mrs Roe-Browne, Mrs Acton, Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Davies, Plas Darlaad Mrs Eyton-Jones, Miss Evans, Egerton Lodge Mrs Frater, Mrs Greville, Mrs Rees, Mrs Bewsher, Mrs Hutton, Mrs Richard Williams, Mrs S" vdney Jarman, Mrs J. Hilditch, Mrs Turner, Mrs Vaughan, Mrs W. A. Ellis, Mrs Williamson, Mrs Howel Davies, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Johnson, Mrs Bostock, Mrs Ishmael Evans, Mrs Penlington, Moore, Mrs Jones, Bersham-road; Mrs Joshua Davies, Mrs J. Taylor Davies, Eoseneath Mrs Lloyd, Berse Mrs Edwards, Mrs Meredith-Jones, Mrs Thomas Jones, Rev. LI. Wynne-Jones, Mr John Bury, Mr John Jooes, Grove Lodge, etc. LANCASHIRE PRESBYTERY.—The bi-moutldy meet- ing of the Churches in the Wrexham district was held on Thursday evening, in Hill-street School- room, under the presidency of the Rev. Owen Matthias. Appointments for the annual visitation, of the Churches were made. The following were nominated on the Presbytery Standing Com- mittees Finance Committee, Rev. Tlwma; Jones and Mr Joseph Evans; Deed, Building, and Loan, Messrs. W. R. Evans and George Cromar; Missionary, Rev. R. Phennah and Mr n. Daniel Sunday School, Rev. O. Matthias and Mr H. Sauvage Temperance, Rev. D. W. Elias and Mr C. D. Jones; English Causes, Rev. R. T. Williams and Mr Tomliuson Auxiliary. Hev, R. L. Roose and Mr J. Oliver Jones Forward Move- ment, Rev. D. Ward and Mr J. B. Francis. Rev. E. M. Rees, Wolverhampton, asking for his transfer from this Presbytery to the Lower Mont- gomery Meeting.—The message was ordered to be sent on to the Presbytery.—Messages of condo- lence were passed to the families of Mrs Salis- bury, Messrs J. B. Francis, George Cromar, John Lloyd, and Robert Jones. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year :-Chairman, Mr R. Sauvage secretary, Rev. W. O. Williams treasurer, Mr F. Blew.

THE MAYOR OF WREXHAM'S PROCESSION. The Official visit of the Mayor to the Parish Church will take place on Sunday, the 24th inst.. not on the 1st December, as announced by His Wor' shinL on the 9th.

THE RUABON AND COEDPOETH I INQUIRIES. The following is the report of the Committee of the Denbighshire County Council, which held an inquiry at Ruabon last week :-( a) As to the desirableness of forming a new Rural District Council of the four parishes of Ruabon, Rhosllaneir- chrngog, Penycae, and Cefn, that a case has not been made out for this proposal. (b) The inquiry as to the boundaries of Penycae wa.s adjourned to enabfo those who wish this alteration to produce maps show- ing the boundaries, (c) Your Committee do not recommend the division of the parish of Ruabon into witrds. The Committee which held the inquiry a.t Coed- poeth will report that they recommend the division of the East Ward of Bersham parish into two wards to be called the Bersham and Southsea Wards, with two parish councillors for each new ward.

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