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Business Announcements. J. E. POWELL jjccrs to call the attention of the Public to his large and well selected Stock of goods suitable for the coming season. JAMES DIXON & SON'S ELECTRO PLATED GOODS. JOSEPH RODGERS & SON'S Celebrated TABLE CUTLERY; ART METAL GOODS, FENDERS AND FIRE IRONS, COAL VASES, &c., &c. A CALL RESPECTFULLY INVITED. J. E. POWELL, 0, TOWN HILL, W R E X H A M. 2556ina Wanted. I \7"ANTED, a Good GENERAL SERVANT. ? t —Appty 11, Albert-street. t2567 T >0\ WANTED to learn the Hairdressing. J ) Apply to T. F. DAVIES, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, Kope-street. 2538e ?7'AXTED. RESPECTABLE GIRL, age AA about 16, as under nurse.—Apply before noon. l'enllwyn, Chester-road. t2568 "t ENERAL SERVANT required at once. v_X Good wages to suitable person. References icijr.ired.—Apply, Whitegate Farm, Hightown. 2575s DRESSMAKING.—Wanted,an experienced L? BODICE HAND. Apply by letter only, 'mu? inference. HE?vooD, 25, Regent-street, Wrex- W, rex- "tlTANTED, a Comfortable HOME in the 1 T country for Young Lady in delicate health. No children.—Apply, by letter, to BETA, Adrertincr Orico 2545o A GENTLEMAN who is giving up House- keeping in Wrexham wishes to recommend his iii-)['SEKE-El'Etl. Address, "Housekeeper," Office, Wrexham. 2562s I EFT OFF CLOT HING.-Hi-liest prices i J given. Parties waited on by Mr or Mrs Smith in Town or Country. Cash promptly remitted for parcels sent.—Address, 12, Yorke-street. Wrexham. 2043o PERSONS WANTING a good night's rest can have it by purchasing our famous (full size) Flock Beds, with bolster and two pillows 7s lid to 21- Our special line at 14s 6d defies competition. They are all made on the premises, and warranted to be thoroughly clean and well aired. The old ad- i r. :-TIloMAS" Unredeemed Pledge Stores, 26, Ucnblas-street, Wrexham. 2327 AJORTHWALES REGISTRY OFFICE for r, SERVANTS of every capacity. Estab- lished 1860. Formerly carried on at Mrs White's Orphan Home. The highest references given. All applications promptly attended to, and terms :,ent on receipt of a stamped addressed envelope. Con- ducted by the Misses WHITING, Stamp Office. 42a. High-street, Wrexham. 24133 COOKS.—Several Superior Cooks disen- C "?l"ed several wiU go ou a job for Christmas or longer.—Servants Wanted Footman under a Butler near Wrexham, groom one hunter and pony, and small kitchen garden (single) Head Laundress, 20 Pain Cooks and Generals, good wages Cook Housekeeper, £ 40.—Mr HAYCOCK, 26, Chester-street. VWxhain. 2584e WREXHAM UNION. ASSISTANT NURSE WANTED. r ANTED, a Single Woman, or Widow ? V without children, as ASSISTANT NURSE l: liio Wrexham Union Workhouse (male and female jick wards.) Must have had experience in nursing. Ape under forty years. Salary, .£15 per annum, with board. lodging, washing, and uniform. Applica- tion. in candidates' handwriting, staling age, todc-ther with testimonials, to be sent to me on or before the 16th December, 1895. Canvassing pro- hibited. J. OSWELL BURY. Clerk. Cnion Offices. 9. Temple-row, Wrexham. 2514,1 2514a To Let. HOUSE TO LET, 29, Er(ldig-road.- I i Apply, 3, Town-hill. 2532e r LET, Central Business Premises in JpL o LET, Central Business Premises in T Regent-street, Wrexham.—Apply, A. DopiF 6. Uc?cul-bEr?et. Wrexham. 2462e r1 p< > LET. WYLYA COTTAGE? Pickhill, r r i near Wrexli^m, rent £ 10.—Apply, MOULSON, 3' West Derby-road, Liverpool. 2583o J I OUSE TO LET in St. Mark's Terrace, Kegent-street, Wrexham. Rent, £ 20.—Apply DNIIIE, 6. Regent-street, Wrexham. 2463e r( i LET. the LION HOTEL, Leeswood, T Mold, fnliv licensed, with Luge Yard and -i-.tilling.—Applv, IV. J. SISSON, Cambrian Brewery, 2580e ?, r- () LE1;}l-RXisHEri-siTTING-ROO:I T and BEDROOM. Pleasantly situated. Suic- Able- for two young men.—Apply, Albert House, t'n\ bryn. t2571 r IANGOLLEN —TO LET, a Furnished 1 j COTTAGE for two or three months, on very moderate terms, consisting of three bedrooms, sitting room, good kitchen, ,(-c.-Apply by letter to Advert iter Otlxe. Llangollen. 2465e IlEMISES TOBE LET.—TO BE LET, 1 the handsome business Premises. No. 4, KfiiL-nt-street. Wrexham, now occupied by Messrs (,'rane and Sons. The ground floor consists of hand- front show-room, 40 feet by 17; second -how-room 15 by 12 feet 9, behind which are other premises, all on the ground floor. There is a house •-y:)taining two sitting-rooms, six bedrooms, and all '•oiiveniences.—For further particulars apply on the premises. 180:>J Sales by Private Contract. rrRAP (nearly new) and HARNESS for X SALE, suitable for Grocer.—Apply, S. JONES, liomc-stead, Gwersyllt. 2551o I^ IRE WOOD, in large or small quantities, can now be obtained at William Thomas' Saw 11:11-. Great Western Station. Wrexham. 2438c ON SALE, a very eligible Piece of BUILD- ?? ING LA?D in FosLer-street, Wrexham, containing over 1,000 square yards. Walled each a ide. Very suitable for Villa Residences.—Apply to J- I-u.vij. Auctioneer, Chester-street, Wrexham. 2574s rPo h? SOLD by?rivatc Treaty, Eleven -L -nh-;tMtiaI]y-buHt new HOUSES, two with stone-built cellars; also, Three stone-built FOUN- DATIONS in Pierce's-square, Pentrefelin Fourteen other HOUSES, including Shop, situated in Pentre- feliR. opposite the Zoedone Works also, Coachhouse and Stabling in Pierce's-square. The houses fronting lJeiurtfelin could be converted into business premises al,o a piece of land situate in Holt-road, and shares lc ibe Broughton and Plaspower Coal Company. -[Jp1y to Mr JOHN OWEN, Coal Merchant, 4, Iudley-road, Wrexham. 2488c KXS f* D For One of Thomas Russell's"  '? U Famous Silver Hunting Watches, per- t:cdy new and warranted for 25 years.-The Un- rcde»;med Pledge Stores, 26, Henblas-street (opposite :C& V?etaLie Market), Wrexham. 1 ?S  For our Noted Eight-day ?- ?J Re?uiator Clock, chimes hours and "?.f hocr-. Timekebpin? guaranteed.  D SupMior Toned Eight-air Musical ?3 Box, in perfect condition, with three L?terny bell. Sold by Jewellers and Music Sellers  4s' Our price 48s 6d. • fl? To ??ost any amount for Solid ? Gold Wedding Rings. Wa?rsmted. A prMent given with each ring. H Don t forget our Old and Only Address is 26, tienblas-street (opposite the Advertiser Office, Wrex- ham. t2480 SHARES IN THE WREXHAM ARCADE COMPANY. To BE T? p????' bT pnYate Treaty, 25 Ten "Ollri(I '3barc.9 (£250) in the Wrexham Arcade  pMticaIars ?pp!y to Messrs. Company — FrVtlur'hor particul ar3t? P?I lytomessrs. It "&. u., SoLitors, 16, .egent-street, Wrexham t2288 Business Announcements. CHRISTMAS SHOW. GEORGE JJENRY LEE & CO., BASNETT STREET, LIVERPOOL, Are now holding their ANNUAL SHOW OF USEFUL AND ARTISTIC NOVELTIES FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. The Collection includes NEWEST AND BEST PRODUCTIONS OF THE ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL MANUFACTURERS. Fancy Goods of all descriptions—Jewellery, Fans, Real Silver Articles. CHOICE CHINA, BRASS GOODS, LEATHER WARE, LADIES & GENTLEMEN'S UMBRELLAS, GLOVES, &c. GEORGE HENRY L EE & CO., BASNETT-STREET, LIVERPOOL. 2509ze TO BUTCHERS AND CONSUMERS OF MEAT. THE NANNERCH ABATTOIR HAVING NOW COMMENCED BUSINESS Is Prepared to SUPPLY all Classes of Meat WHOLESALE, at REASONABLE PRICES FOR CASH. For particulars apply to ABBATIR, NANNERCH. 2004a BLINDS All kinds of Window Rollers and Blinds are made and fitted on the shortest notice at S. ASTON and SON'S. They keep a large stock of materials, laces, insertion, fringe, and are able to give best designs at low prices. Venetian and Wire Blinds MADE ASTON and SON are the largest and most com- plete house furnishers in Wales. They offer the greatest possible advantages; have the largest selection of Furniture, Carpets, Linoleum, Bedsteads Bedding, Ironmongry, Basket, and Wicker Goods, Drapery, China, and Earthenware. They sell on credit, and give discount for cash, they deliver goods FREE in their own vans; they keep a large staff of work- men, and are able to execute special orders and repairs promptly and well. FURNITURE REMOVED BY ROAD OR RAIL. S. ASTON & SON, WREXHAM. 1879
Family Notices
Births, Marriages, and Deaths. *N o Notices ot 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. CARTWRIGHT—December 10th, at 10, Salop-road, Oswestry, the wife of J. Peploe Cartwright, surgeon, of a daughter. LYNCH—December 9th, at Glascoed, Wrexham, the wife of Francis Lynch, of a son. MARRIAGES. LEoxARD-EYAKs-December 10th, at St. Bartholo- mew's Church, St. Andrew's Park, Bristol, by the Rev. Henry Denning, vicar of St. Werburgh's, Bristol. David Harold Leonard, eldest son of Albert Leo: trd, of Eversley, Redland, Bristol, and Mary i ouise (Pollie). eldest daughter of Edward Eva at Somerville-road, St. Andrew's Park, Bristol. JONES—LEE—December 9th, at the English Chapel, Hill-street, Rhos, before Mr J. Denbigh Jones, registrar, John Jones, to Mary Elizabeth Lee, both of Afoneitha. near Ruabon. PL-GH—ROBERTS—December 5th, at the Congrega- tional Chapel, Farndon, by the Rev. William Thomas, pastor, Eli Pugh, farmer, Farndon, to Kate Roberts, Wrexham. TuoNIAS-JONEs-December 9th, at the Congrega- tional Church, Rnabon, by the Rev. William Jones, Penycae (Mr J. Denbigh Jones, registrar), Thomas Thomas, Bryn Fields, Ruabon, to Sarah Jones, Acrefair, Ruabon. DEATHS. BATE—December 7th, aged 81 years, at Worthen- bury, William Bate. FOHD-December 5th, aged 39 years, at his residence, Chester, Benjamin William Ford. HOPLEy-November 27th, aged 72 years, at the Black Lion Hotel, Ellesmere, Samuel Hopley. HUMPHREYS—December 2nd, aged 65 years, at the Lower Smithy, Nerquis. Richard Humphreys. JONES—November 30th, aged 28 years, at Nant, Trevor, near Llangollen, Ellen, the wife of Robert Jones, skinner. RICHARDSON—November 26th, aged 55 years, at Pontblyddyn, Mold, Sarah Richardson. THOMPSON November 16th, aged 11 weeks, at Police Station, Gresford, David. Also on De- cember 7th, aged 14 weeks, Albert Edwar d, twins sons of Frederick and Elizabeth Tho mp- son.
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We wish to call attention to the republica- tion of Penelope's Letter in our columns, which will be continued from week to week. The Letters, although nominally intended for ladies, and most properly dedicated to them, will be found to contain information in which gentlemen are interested. We feel sure that their reappearance in our pages will be much appreciated.
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE.
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE. The week has been rather quiet. In Turkey matters have not altered, but the SULTAX has con- sented to the passage of the Dardanelles by the extra. guardships. SAID PASHA, who is said to be a pure minded statesman, took refuge in the English Embassy, but has since returned to his house. This incident has caused great conster- nation in circles likely to be well informed. The ship building dispute is to be ballotted upon by the workmen. LORD SALISBURY considers that our theories of Free Trade should not exclude I reciprocity. LORD GEORGE HAMILTON has declared that the repeal of the Indian duties on cotton is impossible at present, and yet the repeal was advocated by him at the election, and by it many votes were won by the Tories in Lancashire. The Rhos Parish Council has been considering the rates. We publish a remmt of the triennial report of the Mold School Board, which contains food for reflection. Mr ALLEN UPWARD has written a scathing letter to a correspondent in Pwllheli. The Flintshire County Council, at Mold on Wednesday, considered the position of the Technical Education Fund. At the Bersham Parish Council a member has withdrawn in con- seqnence of the conduct of a fellow member. Mr Piiiur YOEKE opened an exhibition in the Wrex- ham English Wesleyan Schoolroom, and delivered a kindly speech. A bazaar has been held in Brymbo in aid of the re-building of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. Steps are being taken to widen the Great Western Railway to Coedpoeth, and prepare it for passenger traffic. We publish letters from the Rev. J. HobBon Thomas, Mr Job Mason, Wrexham Mr Alfred Mansell, of Shrewsbury. Dog Tired writes an amusing protest against the testimonial craze. lothe Building Bye-laws of the Wrexham Rural District Council are again commented upon. The East Ward, Wrexham, is the subject of a second letter from An East Ward Ratepayer."
I NONCONFORMISTS IN COUNCIL.…
NONCONFORMISTS IN COUNCIL. I It is much to be hoped that the annual meeting of the Wrexham Nonconformist Association, which is to be held on Monday, will be a success, and that it will enable the organisation to continue and widen its work. The Association seeks to enable Noncon- formist Churches while preserving their various forms of belief-to join in work which is common to all. For an example, such work as district visiting would be admirably suited to the Association. The town could be divided into districts, and each chapel would have charge of one. The members of this parti- cular chapel would visit and report upon the condition of the area. Perhaps a Wesleyan would be the visitor, and would find a number of nominal Nonconformists—not Wesleyans— who belong to the unchurched multitude. The visitor would report the cases to the denomination to which the persons formerly were attached. In this way—nothing being done to gain adherents for the visitor's own church much useful work could be performed, and a need which Nonconformity has much felt, would be filled. Another matter which the Association can well deal with is one which we are proud to think, is now in operation, and that is the provision of a District Nurse for the town. It is felt by some that Nonconformists, while attending to the wants of the soul, often appear to neglect the requirements of the body. This reproach has ceased as far as Wrexham is concerned, and the presence of the District Nurse in the town is a useful sign of the time. A Nonconformist Association can also prevent overlapping. Does not the reader know of places where there are two or more chapel. with congregations which would comfortably fill one '? This waste of money and of energy would be prevented. New fields of labour could be opened, and above all, denomina- tionalism in its worst form could be dis- couraged. By this we do not mean, of course, that there ought to be an abolition of distinctive creeds or polity. This cannot be, much as we may fondly dream of it, but an Association such as is at work in Wrexham, will enable the Nonconformists to join and work for common objects with all the advantages which union can give. The growth of Associations and Councils-to which reference is made in the paragraph referring to Monday's meeting, and which appears in another column — has been most gratifying. It does not require much thought to see what the result will be. The Bock points out that Nonconformists have not influenced national affairs so greatly as they might have done, because they have been so split up, and their power, more or less, dissipated, but "it must be patent to the most superficial thinker, that if the great Dissent- ing bodies should be welded into one disci- plined and organised power in thecountry, the consequences would be very far reaching. The Rock is unquestionably right. The Education, the Temperance, the Armenian, and a number of other Questions deserve to be spoken upon by N onconrormists with a united voice. This can only be done by a union such as we have suggested. The Rev. Dr. MAC- KEXNAL, the secretary of the Free Church Congress, will speak on Monday, and if he is able to inspire the Nonconformists of Wrex- ham with enthusiasm for the Association, his visit will not have been made in vain.
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The Children. MLLE. LUCIE FAURE, the daughter of the President of the French Republic, has established the Fraternal League of French well-to-do children, for the purpose of helping to educate and save poor sick and abandoned waifs. Mlle. F ArnE has done admirably, and in her Allocution she said some wise things. For example, how true is this ;—" The joy to be reaped from helping others was so pure that many failed to understand it when they had not learned it from their own experience." We did not quote this for the sole purpose of singing the praises of Mile. FAURE. We wish to remind our readers that there is in Wrexham a Cinderella Club, which is the English equivalent for the French League. This Club gives teas and entertainments to poor children, as well as doing a good deal of visiting. The stories which some of the excellent young ladies who are members of the Club tell of what they see, not in Whitechapel, but in Wrex- ham, are terrible. The Cinderella Club deserves every support, and at Christmas time especially, when everyone seems more inclined than ever to act upon the words of ST. ELIZABETH (quoted by Mile. FAURE), Never lose an opportunity to make a child happy." We would also remind our readers of the tea which is to be given next month to the children of the town, and also to the old people. The MAYORESS is treasurer, and Miss PKICHARD, Longfields, is the hon. secretary. ———— »
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The Celts and the Teutons. MR JUSTICE VAUGHAN WILLIAMS one of the most distinguished of Welshmen, has just delivered an interesting address in Liverpool, in which he makes a comparison between the Celtic and Teutonic Races. The learned judge, whose fame as a master of com- mercial law, is great, has spoken in a way which we think must commend itself to thoughtful Welshmen. He points out our faults in a firm but kindly way, and no doubt the place of such critics, although often filled by those whose capacity for the task is poor enough, must be preserved. The old Scotch preacher who prayed, Lord Give us a. good conceit of ourselves,' was profoundly wise. The Welsh-and indeed all peoples-need this good conceit," for the true knowledge (which the word conceit" originally meant), is wholesome, and may prevent the least foolish of us rushing into ridiculous positions from which we withdraw covered with ridicule. By the way-and the question is worth asking—why do we not hear the voices of dis- tinguished sons of Wales in Wrexham ? ♦
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Wrexham and the Cabs. The General Purposes Com- mittee of the Wrexham Town Council has been rearranging the cabs, and we ha.d thought of parodying John Oliver Hobbes, and heading this paragraph, The Council, Some Cabs, and the Stage Carts," but nothing appears to have been said about the latter. Some day perhaps, a Council may come into power which will effectively deal with them. In the meantime we must step aide and ponder over the way the gnats are avoided, and the camels are swallowed.
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I The Wrexham Free Library. Mr JOHN FRANCIS has again most properly been elected Chairman of the Wrexham Free Library Committee. The ap- pointment is a good one, for IHr FRANCIS take a. very deep interest in the welfare of the Library. We publish a notice of the new books which have been added, and can only wish they had been mere numerous. The selection is good but the committee has come to the end of its financial te: htr. Will not some wealthy friend of litera- tnrc- come to the aid of the committee with a gencrouo gtls of inoney for future needs?
I COURT AND PERSONAL.
I COURT AND PERSONAL. The Queen is expected to leave Windsor Castle on the 17th or 18th inst. for Osborne. The Marquis of Ripon, who on Saturday night arrived at Hawarden Castle on a visit to Mr and Mrs Gladstone, drove to Chester on Sunday morn- ing, and was present at the morning service in St. Werburgh's Catholic Church, afterwards re- turning to the Castle. On Saturday Lord and Lady Wolesley attended the distribution to the Inns of Courts Rifle Volunteers, her ladyship making the presenta- tions. Sir G. Osborne Morgan, Bart., M.P., was present. 1 At the Railway Institute, Darlington, on Satur- day, a gold watch and an illuminated address were presented to Mr Charles S. Denniss on the occasion of his leaving Darlington to become general manager of the Cambrian Railways. Mr J. Marshall, editor and managing partner of the Northern Echo, presided, and Mr Arthur Pease, M.P., made the presentation. MusicAL.-The Musical Times for this month, in its notice of the performance of Purcell's opera, Dido and Eneas," at the Lyceum Theatre, by the students of the Royal College of Music, says, referring to two local artistes :—" Mr Emlyn Davies used his fine voice most effectively in the part of the Sorceress, and Mr Thomas Thomas justified the continuation of his studies by his rendering of the sailor's song, Come away." The Nonconformist Musical Journal says :—Mr Wm. Davies, one of the tenor singers in St. Paul's Cathedral choir, formerly of Magdalen College, Oxford, was engaged by the Oxford Nonconformist Choir Union to sing the tenor solos in the Elijah." We learn that the matter was brought under the notice of the authorities of St. Paul's by those of Magdalen College, with the result that Mr Davies was forbidden to keep the engagement. And this in these days when re-union is so much spoken of. Well may Dean Gregory and his friends say, From hatred and malice, and all uncharitableness, good Lord, deliver us." A correspondent from Monte Carlo says :—The Queen's residence at Nice will be the Villa Valrose, the property of the Baron von der Weiss, situated at Cimiez, the property adjoining that of the Hotel de Cimiez, the Queen's residence last year-this latter would no longer be possible by reason of the construction of a very large hotel directly in front, totally obstructing the view. I also hear that a sum of 60,000 francs has already been paid to the Baron von der Weiss, and that considerable alterations and improve- ments are in progress at the Villa Valrose, especially in regard to the drainage. It is one of the finest residences on the Riviera, and was built by the present baron's father in 1865 at a cost of over £ 500,000. Colonel Carrington and Mr Dosse, the Queen's courier, are still in Nice making arrangements. The full arrangements for Mr and Mrs Glad- stone's winter visit abroad, have been mainly carried out by Mr Gladstone's great friend Mr Armitstead, who will again be Mr Gladstone's host on the tour. Mr Gladstone feels that a stay in London would entail so many visits from old friends-visits he would be delighted with in ordinary times—that he wishes to pass direct through London without staying the night. In conformity with his wish, Mr and Mrs Gladstone, Mrs Drew and Miss Dorothy Drew, will, on reaching Euston on December 27th, from Hawarden, drive direct across London to Char- ing-cross, where they will catch a train for Folke- stone. Mr Armitstead will meet the party at Euston and conduct them to the Pavilion Hotel at Folkestone, where they will spend the night, I I rooms navmg been taken tor the purpose. On Saturday morning, 28th, Mr and Mrs Gladstone will cross to Boulogne, and take train direct for Biarritz. The French railway authorities have most kindly placed a through sleeping carriage at the disposal of the aged statesman and his party, and they will not leave this until at six o'clock on Sunday morning, 29th inst., they reach Biarritz. The splendid suite of rooms occupied by Mr Gladstone and party last year at the Grand Hotel, Biarritz, have again been secured, and there Mr and Mrs Gladstone will remain for at least three weeks, taking various drives in the picturesque country. It may be noted that Mr Gladstone's birthday falls on December 29th, and he will spend this day abroad. Mrs Gladstone's birthday is January 6th, a few days later than that of the ex-Premier. Mrs Gladstone is now better, but she has been very seriously ill, and it depends much upon her health whether, after the visit to Biarritz, the party will proceed to Cannes to accept the invitation of Lord Rendel to stay there a while as his guest. A later communica- tion states that Mr Gladstone is expected at Biarritz, on the 27th inst., so that the arrange- ments given above will have to be altered slightly.
WREXHAM.- I
WREXHAM. I SUCCESS.—At the Leeds Smithfield show this week, Mr Frank Allmand, of the Victoria. Flour Mills, was awarded two first prizes for his Large White pigs. COLLEGE OF VIOLINISTS.—At this winter's exam- ination, held at Southport, in connection with the above, Miss Lillian Stanley-Crompton, of Percy- road (pupil of Mr John Lawson, of Liverpool), successfully passed the associates' degree. GAS ENGINES.—The Wrexham Gas Company announce that on and after the 1st prox., gas will be supplied for motive power at a reduced price, by allowing an additional discount of 6d per 1000 cubic feet if the account is paid within the prescribed time. This reduces the price to 2s 6d per 1000 cubic feet net, and should encourage consumption. NEW YEAR'S TREATS.—A meeting of the com- mittee of. the above has been held, and it has been decided to give tea to 1,200 poor children in the Public Hall on January 8th. On January 7th, five hundred old men and women are also to be enter- tained to tea in the Public Hall. Any contributions will be thankfully received by the Mayoress (Mrs Murless) and Miss E. M. Prichard (hon. sec.), Longfields. PENYBRYN GUILD.-At the weekly meeting of the Mutual Improvement Society on Monday night, Mr D. L. Evans gave a lecture on A month in Maoriland," with lantern slides. The lecture was intensely interesting, dealing as it did principally with the Mao-ries and Maoriland. There was a very large audience, and the chairman, the Rev. Alon Peskett, in thanking Mr Evans for his admirable lecture, suggested more lectures or papers illustrated with lantern slides, as not only being very educational but also highly appreciated. Mr Stevens in proposing a vote of thanks to the lecturer, and to Mr Dodd for manipulating the lantern, said he was very thankful that Mr Evans had seen all the wonderful things which had been shown them, and that he had returned alive. Mr Reid seconded the proposition, which was sup- ported by Mr W. J. Williams, and carried with acclamation. LECTURE.—On Friday, December 6th, a most instructive and interesting lecture was given in the Zion Schoolroom, to a very large audience, by Mr Eleazar Roberts, of Liverpool, who took for his subject 11 The Moon." Photographs of the moon _T 1 "A T. m "I TT__ « were suowu upon u. screen uy iur j-uaor nu-nes-s powerful limelight lantern with great effect. The lecturer gave the audience the different theories relating to the formation of the mountains in the moon, and showed how the size and distance of the different planets are measured. Just before closing, Mr Roberts said he wished to compliment Mr Hughes upon his lantern. He (the lecturer) had given that lecture a few times ^"fore, but never had the views shown so success- il.ily. The Chairman (the Rev. R. E. Morris) said he had listened to the lecture with great interest, and he was sure everyone else had. He would take that opportunity of asking Mr Roberts to come and give another lecture. Mr W. Wynn Evans proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer and Mr Tudor Hughes. He urged upon the young people present to take in hand the very interesting study- of astronomy, especially as instruments could be got so cheaply.. The vote was carried with acclamation. REV. DR. MACKEXXAL IX WREXHAM.—We would draw attention to the advertisement of the annual meeting of the Nonconformist Association on Monday next in Zion Chapel. Dr. MacKennal may be considered as founder of the Free Church Federation, having acted as secretary of the three congresses held. The Free Church Federa- tion movement is making progress beyond the most sanguine expectations of its promoters. New branches have recently been formed at Man- chester, Southport, Llandudno, Blackburn, Hackney, and Liskeard. Arrangements have been made for forming a. council at Newcastle, at which it is hoped to federate the towns and villages on Tyneside. In Birmingham next February a united evangelistic mission on a large scale is to be held. At Leeds, very vigorous life is being shown, the newly-formed council taking very active part in all the movements of the city. In nearly all the Nonconformist Councils throughout the country the question of National Education is to the fore, and resolutions are being passed strongly condemning any further grants being made to denominational schools without popular control. The County Federation move- ment is also rapidly growing. There is good reason to believe that before long the leading counties will be covered with a network of Federa- tions. Further progress is reported in relation to the constitution of future congiesses. Upon consideration the Congress Committee has decided that the churches constituting the local councils entitled to send representatives to the National Council shall be Congregational, Baptist, the Methodist Churches, the Free Epis- I copal Churches, the Society of Friends, and such other Evangelical Churches as the National Council may at any time admit. The Rev. Dr. Monro Gibson (Presbyterian), who has taken deep interest in the movement, has accepted the nomination of the National Council Committee to I succeed the RQT. Hugh Price Hughes as president. CONSERVATIVE CLUB.—On Wednesday evening Mr Councillor C. K. Benson presided over a very enjoyable smoking concert in the billiard-room at the Conservative Club. PARISH CHURCH.-At the organ recital at 6 p.m. to-morrow, the programme will include Chorale (with variations), H. Smart Andante in E, Merkel March and Chorus (Tannhauser) Wagner. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday evening a man, named Isaac Jones, living at Pentre Broughton, was admitted to the infirmary suffering from a broken leg, caused by a trap from the Moss going over his leg. He is progressing favourably, ST. :MARY'S CHURCH.—On Sunday, the Festival of the Immaculate Conception, was celebrated at St Mary's Church, when the Church was crowded. In the evening the new Vicar Apostolic of Wales, the Right Rev. Dr. Mostyn, delivered a powerful address. DEATH OF AN OLD INHABITANT.—On Friday the death took place, at Catherine Villa, Rhosddu, of Mr Thomas Rowlands, at the age of eighty-nine. The interment took place at the new cemetery on Monday, when the service was taken by the Rev. Dr. Roberts. SERMON.—On Friday evening, a special sermon was preached in the Brynyffynnon English Wesleyan Chapel, Regent-street, by the Rev. C. H. Kelley, of London. There was a fair con- gregation. A collection was made on behalf of the Wrexham United Circuit Scheme. BROUGHTON SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of this Board was held at the Brynteg Schools, on. Friday. There were present Mr F. A. Sturge, in the chair Messrs John Davies, John Pattin- son, Charles Hughes, J. A. Harrop, J. G. Roberts, Charles Handerson, and R. J. Kendrick, clerk. There was no business of public interest. ST. MARK'S CHURCH.—At matins on Sunday next there will be a choral celebration of the Holy Commnnion to Page in F. Hymns 51, 311. At evensong the anthem will be Who so dwelleth (Martin.) The service will be Tours in F. Hymns 47, 46, 52. Sermon by Rev. Ll. Wynne Jones. The usual organ recital will be given before evensong. THE STORM.—A gale which has visited Wrex- ham for several days reached its height on Friday night, when a heavy storm of hail, snow, and sleet burst over the town. Great damage has been done to property, especially to buildings in course of construction. During Friday night there were several very brilliant flashes of light- ning and loud claps of thunder. Snow and hail- stones fell at frequent intervals on Saturday. One of the vanes on the churchsteeple was blown down. TiiE CINDERELLA CLUB.—This organisation, which so energetically put itself in evidence last winter with its free meals and entertainments to the poor children of the town, gave its first treat of the season on Friday, when between six and seven hundred were received at the Public Hall, and regaled with tea, buns, bread and butter, &c. The little ones were further delighted with a series of amusing and instructive magic lantern pictures, exhibited by Mr Stanley Edisbnry, tor whom three very hearty cheers were given at the close. POOLE'S MTRIORAMA.—During the past week the Public Hall has been occupied by Mr Joseph Poole's Myriorama. The subject of the views was a trip round the world, which was most in- teresting, and the scenes were very good. If any choice could be made in the different scenes, the selection would be those of Central Africa and the Great Mosque at Constantinople, at different times of the day. During one of the intervals Prof. Devises' performing dogs came on the stage, and showed some very clever tricks. Those who did not go to the hall at the beginning of the week will still have time to do so-the visit end- ing to-day (Saturday.) PRESENTATION.—At a meeting of the members of the Queen-street Congregational Church, on Monday, a very handsome illuminated address, together with a purse of gold, was presented to Mr Williams on the occasion of his removing from Wrexham to Holyhead, in recognition of his valuable service for a period of twenty-five years as organist of the church. Mr Joseph Edwards, senior deacon, presided, and in his opening address, dwelt on the recipient's capabilities as organist, and also his faithful servise with the children. He was followed by several members of the Church, all testifying to Mr Williams's usefulness and faithfulness. Great regret is felt at Mr Williams's departure, and he leaves with the best wishes of all. NATIONAL UNION OF GAS WORKERS AND GENERAL LABOURERS.—On Monday evening a public meeting in connection with this Union was held at the British Schools. Mr Charles E. Brown, the dis- trict secretary of Chester, presided, and there was a fair attendance. The Chairman related the circumstances attending the formation of a branch of the Union in Wrexham recently, and said there were now sixty members. The Union admitted into its ranks all classes of labour. Any labourer could be a member providing his class of labour was not represented by any Trades Union in the town. The entrance fee to the Union was a shilling, and then 2d a week was paid afterwards. Since its institution nine years ago, the Society had paid away overnO,000, and at present it had iC7,000in the bank.—Mr R. Powell, of Chester, delivered a stirring address, and called upon the labourers to join the union. He pointed out that there was no class of workmen who stood in greater need of combination than those termed unskilled.—Mr E. Peters, miners' agent, expressed his sympathy with the movement. He said that Trades Unionism was to-day in its infancy in North Wales. He thought great things would be done within the next twenty years.—Mr W. Carr, secretary of the Chester Trades Council, also spoke, and referred to the high rents workingmen had to pay for their dwellings, and the wretched houses they had to live in.—The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman and speakers, on the motion of Mr R. W. Roberts, seconded by Mr Robert Jones, New Bronghton. WREXHAM GYMNASIUM.—On Tuesday evening, the members of the Wrexham Gymnasium gave a display at the Gymnasium, Willow Brewery. Mr J. Oswell Bury presided, and there was a large attendance, admission being by invitation. A splendid display was given, the following being the programme :—Indian clubs, Italian sword exercise, hand rings, high jumping, dumb-bell exercise, boxing, parallel bars, heavy clubs, horizontal bar, wand exercise, vaulting horse. The members were repeatedly cheered for their fine performance. The exercises with the dumb-bells and the wands were very pretty. Several members of the Permanent Staff kindly took part, and showed to great advantage in the Italian sword exercise. Quarter- master-sergeant McCormick was very fine with the heavy clubs. Mr Mellor gave two violin solos in good style. The Chairman moved a hearty vote of thanks to those who had taken part in the display. He mentioned that the usual display in the Public Hall would come off, and that what they had seen that night was an extra special. He said the gymnasium was flourishing exceedingly, but needed funds, and he asked those present to think over the matter. There was no reason why, if they got a good number of annual sub- scribers, why they should not have the finest gymnasium in the country. He could not help referring to Captain Wilson, the secretary, Mr Hibbert. and the treasurer, MrFrater. (Applause.) Mr H.Croom Johnson seconded, and the vote was unanimously accorded, Mr F. Meredith Jones responding.—Mr Johnson moved a vote of thanks to the chairman. No one was more ready than Mr Bury to give a helping hand to every move- ment for the welfare of the inhabitants of the town. (Applause.) The Rev. Alon Peskett seconded the vote, which was heartily accorded. —Mr Bury replied, and said he had been told he must say nothing about the baths, but lie had been told that the Mayor had been re-elected a second time in order that he might open them. (Laughter and applause.) DR. BARNARDO'S HOMES.—On Tuesday afternoon a meeting in connection with Dr. Barnardo'fe Homes was held in St. James's Hall. The Mayor of Wrexham presided, and there was a. very fair attendance. The proceedings started with a league hymn, We'll all help."—The Mayor said that the object of the society was to provide not exactly homes, but one large home for the children who had, unfortunately, been born into the world with parents who had been unable to take care of them. This society, who, with the assistance of ladies and gentlemen, similar to those who took an interest in the work of this society in Wrexham and elsewhere, under the guidance of Dr. Barnardo, put such children in a home and found them something to do, and sent them out into the world for them. to become respectable men and women. Fifty-three mem- bers in Wrexham had pledged themselves to do something for this society- in March., 1894, and had subscribed JE27 towards this institution, and he had good reason to hftpe that the fifty-three would be doubled, and that the JE27 would be also be largely increased. He believed that Dr, Barnardo had no reason to regret having established a branch in connec- tion with the institution in Wrexham. Miss Rachel Norton, secretary of the institution in London, said that it afforded her very great pleasure in being in Wrexham. She said that she must thank the Mayor (Mr Charles Murless) for coming there that afternoon, to spend some of his valuable time, and for taking the chair. His influence in the work was such as to make it a success, thanks were also owing to Lady Palmer, president Miss Kennedy, treasurer and Miss Thomas, secretary of the Wrexham Branch, for the hearty manner in which they took an interest in the work of the society. In the first year of the league there were 11,000 young helpers, and 70 branches, bringing an income of 22,186, and twelve had signified their intention to provide a r-t. At the end of last year, 1894, there were 1,000 more members, bringing an income of 25,300, with 2.012 habita- tions, and 77 cots taken. At the close of the I meeting, the hymn Onward Christian Soldiers," was sung, and a collection in aid of the branch was ho^mummW— The ladies of Wrexham requiring wools, tkc., for the coming season, will find the largest and cheapest stock at the Mart, 38, High-street, I Wrexham, 2396s TENNIS DANCE.—^The annual ball, in connection with the Wrexham Tennis Club, was held at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel on Thursday evening, and proved a great success. SOIREE.-On Wednesday evening. January 1st, the members of St. John's Church, Hightown, in- tend holding their annual soiree in the Madeira- bill Schools. The tea is to commence at six o'clock, and the dancing at seven. The tickets, which are a shilling each, may be had from any member of the choir, the verger, or the curate in charge. Fiitr--At four o'clock on Saturday morning the members of the Wrexham Prince of Wales Volunteer Fire Bridade were called orst to a fire at the Horse Shoe Inn, Wheatsheaf. The ride there was a terrible one, a blinding storm of hailstones pouring down them. The fire was soon got under, without much damage being done. Despite the inclemency of the weather, nearly every fireman turned out under Captain James Davies. THE ART SCHOOL.kt a meeting, of the com- mittee of the Art School, in the Guildhall, on Tuesday afternoon, there were present :—Alder- man Simon Jones (chairman), Mrs Done, Mrs Palin, Miss Mason, Rev. M. O. Evans, Messrs C. K. Benson, J. Fraser, J. Whittingham, B. Owen, W. Pierce, J. A. Chadwick; Mr W. Fuge, master, and Mr Jacobs, acting secretary.—A letter was read from Mr J. H. Swainson stating that lie was sorry to be obliged to withdraw from the com- mittee. The Chairman said he should be very sorry to lose Mr Swainson, and he proposed that he be asked to withdraw his resignation. This was agreed to.—The present caretaker of the schools resigned her position owing to the illness of a relation, and the question of the appointment of a successor was left to a sub-committee.—It was resolved, on the motion of Councillor Chad- wick,. seconded by Mrs Palin, to hold the meetings of the committee in the Art School on the last Tuesday in every month.
INDUSTRIAL AND LOAN EXHIBITION…
INDUSTRIAL AND LOAN EXHIBITION AT WREXHAM. On Wednesday afternoon Mr Philip Yorke, High Sheriff of Denbighshire, opened a two days' in- dustrial and loan exhibition in the Brynffynnon Wesleyan School-room, Regent-street, Wrexham. The exhibition was in connection with the Wesleyan Circuit Sunday Schools, and was arranged by the following ladies and gentlemen, to whom great credit is due :—Miss Odgers, Miss Edwards, Iliss Evans, Messrs. Thomas Ames and W. Aston, Messrs. A. J. Richardson and Wilfrid Rogers, as honorary secretaries. The loan exhibition was a good one. and included articles both new and old-some very old. Included among the latter articies was one said to have be- longed to John Wesley. The paintings and drawings were a nice collection, and included several paintings TY'" 'I by Mr Walter Fuge. the Master of the Art School, and his sister, Miss S. A. Fuge. There was a fairly good attendance at the opening, although the weather was very wet. A much larger number attended the exhibition later on. After singing the hymn "All hail the power of Jesu's name," and prayer, the Rev. W. Mellor, superin- tendent of the Wrexham circuit, said he did not know that any remarks were necessary in introduc- ing Mr Philip Yorke to them. He was very glad indeed, that he w is able to be present amongst them. (Applause.) He thought it was a very happy thought on the part of the originators to hold such an exhibition. He was sure it would do good in more ways than one. The most interesting parts of course, would be tue competitions in the evenings. He might say that the exhibition had been got up by members of the Brynyffynnon Wesleyan Sunday School, but the competitions were open to all the Wesleyan Sunday Schools in the district. It was perphaps not the time then to thank those who had arranged the exhibition, or those who had sent articles, but they would have to give them a vote of thanks later on. In conclusion, he asked Mr Yorke to open the exhibi- tion, and said he was ever ready to help forward auy good work. (Applause.) Mr Philip Yorke, who was well received, said he had great pleasure in coming there to peiform the task of opening that exhibition. There was no one on whom it could have fallen who would have appre- ciated the task more than he did himself. (Applause.) It was such an admirable encouragement to the young, and to induce the young to do useful work, brought undying results. If they did it in their younger days, they would never forget it. (Applause.) He must compliment those who had done the works he saw around him. The part of the exhibition he was most interested in was the pictures, and he might say that they did the artists great credit. (Applause.) He only hoped that they would find as much pleasure in that art as he had done. (Applause.) He was glad to be asked to come there, because he was a very warm snp- porter of their worship, and he might say he had been present in their beautiful place on occasions. (Applause.) Of course he had his own place of worship at Marchwiel, but he had a change now and again, and came to Wrexham. He often wouhipped at the grand old parish church, and also at the Wesleyan Church, and he often went to the Roman Catholic Church. (Applause.) He mentioned this to show that he followed the advice of their founder, John Wesley, when he said, I lookupon the whole world as my parish." (Applause.) It he was asked which he thought were the greatest beauties of Wrex- ham, he would say those beauties must be looked for amongst the places of worship. (Applause.) The three most beautiful places in Wrexham were the grand old Parish Church, St. Mary's Catholic Church, and the Wesleyan Church. (Applause.) The services were also as beautiful as the churches. In no chapel had he seen a warmer service than in that building. In Mr Mellor they had a very good minister. With regard to the music, he had been struck with the admirable performance on the organ, while the singing rivalled even the play- ing, and wa" quite worthy of the place. All churches were as shi^s, and th°y were all alike-they all had the same object in view-(hear, hear)-and he hoped that none "f them would be wrecked upon the rocks of political discord. (Applause.) They might be sure that when they reached that haven above,, they would not be asked what ship brought them there. (Applause.) The ministers of the Church of Eng- land, the Roman Catholic ministers, the Wesleyan ministers would often meet one another in their work, especially within the walls of the Infirmary, and he asked them to remember that they were all work- ing for the same good cause. (Applause.) In, con- clusion, Mr Yorke said he had greatly admired all he had seen in the exhibition, and he declared it.open. He wished them good luck in their endeavour. (Applause.) Mr William Thomas, J.P., proposed that the best thanks be given to Mr Yorke for coming amongst them that day. Mr Yorke had given them &■ very important lesson. (Applause.) The breadth of expression which had fallen from Mr Yorke was one which they, as Wesleyans, would do well to copy. (Hear, hear.) They knew the breadth and worth of his heart, and they much appreciated him. (Applause.) Mr William Ellis, Holm Oak, seconded the vote of-thanks with much pleasure. He said that the exhibition was a credit to all who bad taken part in it. Mr T. Ames, superintendent of the Sunday School, supported the motion. The Rev. W. Mellor said that Mr Yorke was a very good follower of John Wesley, as that preacher had said that his followers were the friends of all, and the enemies of none. Mr Yorke was that. (Ap- plause.) He wished they had more such, and he wished that all Wesley ans who claimed that name were so also. The resolution having been carried, Mr Yorke said that Mr Thomas had invited him to attend their class, with the object of making him a preacher, but he could only say, in the words of Bryon, Heavem help me, I am nothing of a parson." (Laughter.) The only sermon he could ever hope to preach was in his life. (Applause.) That would be the task he would always endeavour to do-to preach a sermon by his life. (Applause.) He would refer to another saying of Wesley, and that was that he had never left the Church of England, and he hoped that those present would still consider themselves members of that body. (Applause.) The following are the awards for scholars' exhibits, open to the scholars of the Sunday Schools and members of the Bands of Hope -For the best freehand drawing, from a flat copy—1st prize, Albert Peters, Ruabon Sunday School certificates, Albert Peters and John Richardson, Wrexham. For the best out line drawing of any common object- certificates, Harold Horton and C. &. Davies, Wrex- ham. For the best piece of home handicraft—carving. fretwork, frames, models, &c.-l; Wm. Manuel, Caer- gwrle 2. J. Manuel, Caergwrle certificates, C. S. Davies, Hightown Sunday School Oswald Davies, Hightown and J. H. Edge, Wrexham. Aproh or boy's shirt-l, Lizzie Jones, Wrexham 2. Crissie McGregor, Wrexham; certificates. Snowy Williams, Wrexham Ada Davies, Wrexham and Beatrice Parsons, Hightown. Tray cloth or set of mats-I, Lillie Davies. Bersham 2, Alice Rogers, Wrexham certificates. Kate Rowse Jones, Wrexham. Knitting and darning stockings or vest, certificates, Lizzie Jones and Florrie Field, Hightown. Dressed doll— 1, Pollie Allmand, Hightown; 2, Edith Fisher. Handwrilring-l, Alex. Cromar, Wrexham certifi- cates, Crissie McGregor, Wrexham; and J. E. Evans. Bersham. Map of England and Wales-l, S. T. Baker, Bersham; 2,.Thos. Antley, Cross Lanes, certificates, Thomas Alimand, Hightown; John' Richardson and Edgar Perkins, Wrexham. Loaf of bread and cake-I, Mary Davies, Wrexham certifi- cate. Snowy Williams. The adjudicators were :—Mr W. F. Fuge, Mr ¡ Dawson and Mr W: H. Bosker, Miss Griffiths, Miss Mary Lewis, Mr G: Dodd, Mrs Felton, Mr J. B. Wright, B.A., Mr Ch. W. Thomas, a.nd Rev. William M'ellor. Essay on any of the following-Life of John Wesley, Life of Luther, flowers, or a local industry: 2nd prize (no first awarded), John W. Richardson, Wrexham certificates. Annie Odgers, Wrexham,and Laura U Mefrreiror. Wrexham children's choral competition, tor fifteen to twenty voices subject The Midniirht W'nd," won by the Wrexham Choir, who were the only competitors pianoforte solo, for competitors up to the age of twelve, subject Sonatina No. I, op. 88," divided between H. Lee and Edith Hoplev, Acrefair pianoforte solo, for competitors over twelve years, Miss Ethel Davies, Ruabon, the subject was No. 1 of Three Capriccios, op. 16." In the evening there was a concert of vocal and instrumental music. The exhibition was algo open on Thursday.
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I WREXHAM BANKRUPTCY COURT. I TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH. I Before Mr A. C. Preston, Registrar. I AN OSWESTRT FAILURE. Mr Robert Porter, seedsman and florist, carrying on business at 6, The Cross, Oswestry, and the Nur- series, Whittington, and Fron, Selattyn, came up for his public examination. The gross liabilities were stated to be S3,736 53 9d, expected to rank £1,700 15s 9d, assets zC2,633 12a Id, surplus, zE932 16:1 4d. The debtor stated that he began business in partner- ship with his father under the title of James Porter and Son, at the Whittington Nursery. He borrowed X800froin Mr Hinde, Duke-street, London. This was about thirty-five years ago. He had only about S12 of his own money when he and his father began business. His father died about twelve months after they started business. Of the JE800 borrowed from Mr Hinde, E600 was put into the business before his father's death. The money borrowed from Mr Hinde was finally repaid in 1888. He gave about E920 for the Cross-street property, about eighteen or twenty years ago, and finally paid for it on November 29th, 1892, the amount then paid beinc, X613 10s. He had been paying interest on the property for many years. He took the Fron Nursery about eighteen or twenty years ago. About thirty years ago he sent a brother and his family out to Australia, and that cost him about X400. His brother had never paid anything back, and he had no security for the money. His business had been paying up to the last four years, and during that time, owing to illness, he had not been able to give it that attention which it required. Ha attributed his failure- to a great degree to the mismanagement and neglect by the manager. He considered that his property was as valuable now as it was five years ago. He was aware that Messrs Whitfield and Son had valued the property, and that their valuation was XI,500 less than his. He was confident that if he had been given until August next he should have been able to pay 20s in the pound. There was no man living, except those like himself, who could tell the value of a great part of his pro- perty, such as plants, &c., the larger proportion of which could not be turned into money until June next. Mr Whitfield had no doabt done his best, but he could not tell the value of plants which would not be ready for the market until next summer. The glass had also been considerably undervalued. He ad- hered to the value he had placed on his property in his statement of affairs. He had been a member of the Oswestry Corporation: for twelve years, but had not taken any active part in public business for the last three years he belonged to that body. He retired in 1894. He was for some time Chairman of the Richmond Building Society. He denied any suggestion most positively that he had neglected his business from any cause except ill- health. He had played bowls at the Wynnstay Green in the evening, but he never neglected his business to play in the afternoon, and did not play in matches. He had not been guilty of any conduct which caused him to neglect his business. He was- never drunk in his life. Witness was mainly em- ployed at the Nurseries. He had not been pressed by his creditors until within the last twelve months. The first writ he had ever received in his life was during the past twelve months.—By Mr S. Pryce Parry (from the office of Messrs Minshalls and Parry- Jones, Oswestry) I have been married twice. My wife lent iE200, and I lent F,100, about twenty years ago, without interest, to a certain party. This money was repaid about six months ago, less L30, and I expended that in paying off certain accounts, which creditors were pressing for. My second wife had a business of her own, and when she died I realised the stock, and paid the debts, which amounted to S57 more than the business realised. I deny that my nurseries have been neglected. I have the finest little nursery in England or Wales.—By the Registrar There was practically no check on the late manager of the shop. —The Official Receiver (M.r LI. Hugh-Jones) said he should apply for the adjournment of the examination to enable the debtor to prepare a cash account for the- last three years, an amended deficiency account, and a trading and profit and loss account-The Debtor I do not know how I am to get them for you.—The Registrar You must make such accounts as yon can. or give good reasons why you cannot.—The Official Receiver also asked for an account of what the debtor had received from his wife's estate.—The examination was then adjourned until January 14th; next. FAILURE OF A RUTHIN" IXXKEE PER. Thomas Williams, Kuthm, butcher, and landlord of the White Bear Inn, came up for his public ex- amination. His liabilities were zE235 17s 9d, and the assets ilB 17s 4d. The debtor attributes his failure to illness of wife, through an accident laid up for twelve months, extra assistance, and doctor's ex- penses through that cause, loss of business, and borrowing money at a high rate." The debtor stated that he commenced borrowing money in 1894. He borrowed X20 from a B. Edwards, of Birmingham and Chester, and paid him X40 back in eicht months. His wife had X400 invested in a ship at Glasgow, and when he married her she had S,108 in the Ruthin Bank, but that went to buy farming implements and furniture. She still had the money invested in the ship—which was the Uganda. She received a dividend of IE27 a year from it. He lost iE52 by going security for his brother. He denied that he bought a hearse with the money. He was in debt S300 three years ago. The examination was closed. FAILURE OF A RAILWAY SERVANT. Edward Jones, brakesman, living at Frondeg, Cor- wen, also came up for his public examination.— His liabilities were £5 15s, and his assets.C5 Is. The debtor states as the cause of his failure Pressure by judgment creditors. Wife and six children, and small wages." JE30 7s 5d was due to his aunt for borrowed money. He received 23s a week. He acted as a butter merchant for a year and a half. He had been employed thirteen years by the Great Western Railway Company.—The examination was closed. FAILURE OF A LLAXGLLES MILLINER. Mrs Mary Williams. milliner and draper, Compton House, Market-street, Llangollen, was publicly- examined, The liabilities were £639 19s 3d, and the assets 185 18s 7d, leaving a deficiency of 1353 Os 8d. The debtor alleged as the causes of failure Loss through shop being in a bad position, and having to sell stock at a great sacrifice to clear out before be- coming out of date winter trade of 1894 bad loss through dressmaking and having to pay dressmaker heavy salary heavy interest to, money lenders, and loss through fire Christmas, 1894. In his report the Official Receiver stated that the bankrupt commenced business in January, 1893, having 185 of her own money, and being advanced £ 50 by her father's executors. She afterwards put JE90 into the business. A deed of assignment was executed to Mr James Clarke, Llangollen, on the Igeli October last. At a private meeting of creditors a statement was produced, showing liabilities £420, and assets X190. It will be observed the liabilities have increased, and the value of the assets very con- siderably decreased. An offer of 7s 6d in the JE was made at the private meeting, and, he believed, accepted, by some of the creditors, at any rate. Of the unsecured liabilities X215 is for money borrowed. The deficiency account furnished by the bankrupt was most unsatisfactory, and he was calling for an amended one. It was evident this was a case which would require very close investigation, as the bank- rupt has put into the business S225, and is now short of S353, showinlc, that zE578 has to be accounted for in less than three years trading.—The debtor stated that she could not say where her money had gone to. She had paid one of her daughters £ 2C a year, and a younger daughter 110 a year, and they had their board in addition. The examination was ad- journed to January 14th. to enable the debtor to pre- pare a goods account and a profit and loss account. ————— » —————
THE RIVAL RAILWAY SCHEMES.…
THE RIVAL RAILWAY SCHEMES. TO RHOS. In the forthcoming session, Parliament will, for the. third successive year, have to consider the rival schemes to the important and ropulons district of Rhos. Whilst the Great Western scheme differs very materially from their plans of the last two years, the East Denbighshire is practically the same,. although improved at one or two places. Railway No. 1 of the Great Western scheme leaves. the main line immediately north of Ruabon Station, and at once makes a sharp curve to the west, through. Tatham's farm into the Ruabon Valley, going up towards Wynn Hall on the south side of the river, through Crzti, r Hen Furnes, and gradually gets. alongside of the Shropshire Union Railway, which it joins before reaching Paut. The ruling gradient of Railway No I is one in fifty. From Pant, the Pont- cysyllte Railway is used as far as its terminus at Llwynenion. Railway No. 2 of the same scheme leaves the Pont- cysylite Railway at this point, and joins the existing Lesacy branch near the public road leading from Wrexham to Bronwylfa, and Railway No. 3 starts from the end of Legacy branch, and crossing Cadwgan Farm and the Bersham road midway be- tween Brvntiriou and the four cross roads, keem north of Bersham village, joining the main line opposite Felinpaleston Pool. The distance from Ruabon to Wrexham Station by this proposed loop is 6?1 miles, the greater portion of thac distance being an iucline of 1 in 50. Gresford banfe is I in 80, and the Hawarden loop I in 53, and the public are well aware of the trouble caused by these heavy inclines. How much more so will the proposed line be ? To say that some of the main line trains will traverse this route instead of the present excellent line is very doubtful. There is one ecided objection upon this route, which will have to- be dealc with by the railway department of the Board' of Trade, and that is three level crossings, namely, one by Capel Mawr, Rhos, one by Mountain or Hall-street, and one on the Wrexham and Bron- wylfa-road, all important roads. The East Denbighshire Railway joins the M.S. and L. system as before at the bridge under the G.W. main line opposite the workhouse, goes under the Brymbo and Minera line, and instead of crossing he Fawnog Farm, keeps between the College and Homestead, and above the Laundry, through Esless Farm and through Rhostyllen footall field, goes as before near Legacy Colliery, and terminates in the centre of the open waste, midway between White Horse Inn and the Board Schools. There is also a line to join the Pontoysyllte Railway near the same point as the G.W. Railway propose. Both companies take power to acquire or make arrangemonts with the Shropshire Unioa. Whether Parliament will allow the Great Western this privilege, and so effectually monopolise the whole district remains to be seen. The one curious feature of the new plan of the Great Western is to throw over Johnstown and Ponfcey, for their lineill now be on the western limit of Rhos, while the East Denbighshire station, in the middle of the open waste offers every facility ior the whole of Rhos, Ponkey, and even Johnstown, with the further advantage of landing in the centre of Wrexham, instead of half a mile out. It is asked what use will a station at Rhostyllen on the Great Western scheme be to the inhabitants They may as well walk into Wrexham by the main road, as walk from the Great Western Station. Beth lines affect the landowners much in the same way, :1",d little, if any opposition will be offered fro.;i these quarters to either line, so we shall have a. I square f u;ht on. the merits.