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WREXHAM. NEEDLEWORK AND EMBROIDERY CLASSES.-Miss Duckworth, of Chester, has been appointed to conduct a course of alaeres in the art of needle- work and embroidery in connection with the Wrexham Science and Art School. Samples of the work may be seen at the office of Mr btanlev Edisbury, the secretary of the Science and Art Committee, from ten to four daily, and an advertisement will appear in due course giving information as to the holding of the classes. THE LATE MR HUGH JONEs.-The Town Clerk has received a letter from His Worship the Mayor (Mr Councillor Thomas Jones), conveying his thanks and those of the Mayoress and the family and their sincere appreciation of the vote of sympathy and condolence passed by the Town Council in reference to the recent sudden bereavement. To the funeral of Mr Hugh Jones wreaths were sent by Mr and Mrs John Rogers, Gorphwysfa, and from Mr and Mrs David Williams. FREEMASONRY.—The Freemasons of the Province of North Wales have again, through their Charity Association succeeded in having a girl elected to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls. The case referred to, viz., Irene Maud Felton, daughter of Bro. Felton (deceased), of Llandudno, came out tenth on the poll of seventeen cases elected. Every praise is due to the chairman of the North Wales Masonic Charity Association and London representative, Bro. C. K. Benson, of Wrexham, for his untiring efforts and success. MUSICAL.—The annual choral festival of the Maelor Valley Welsh Baptist Churches was held on Monday, at Zion Chapel, under the conductor- ship of Mr Hugh Ellis. Choirs from Brymbo, Coedpoeth, Wrexham, Penycae, Ponkey, Rhos, Moss, and other centres took part, making in all about 900 voices. Mr Henry Pickering, Penycae, presided in the afternoon, the organists being Miss Kate Jones, Wrexham, and Mr W. Jones, Rhos. The evening meeting was presided over by the Rev. van Williams, Rhos. At this meet- ng the huge chapel was crowded, and the singing was especially good. IXTEKESTIKG LITERARY NOTE.—A great deal of interest has been aroused in literary circles by the History of the Boer War," now being issued in shilling parts by Messrs Methuen A Co. The leading journals have been unanimous in accor- ding it high praise, and in speaking of it as a standard work on this most interesting and ex- citing campaign. Up to the present the name of the author has been kept a profound secret, and speculation has been rife to as his came. Various well-known writers have been spoken of, but we have the highest authority for stating that the credit of producing this reliable and trust- worthy record is Mr F. H. E. Cunliffe. The large demand for back numbers is a strong indication of the Stirling value of this popular history.— Newsagent. I.O.G.T. PROHIRITIOK LODGE. A successful entertainment, in connection with the above lodge, was held in the new Lodge-room, the Mission Chapel, Belle Vue-road, on Friday night, Mr John Stanford presiding in the unavoidable absence of Mr John Underwood. The occasion was the first anniversary of the lodge, which was inaugurated just twelve months ago at the con- clusion of the successful mission by the Black Knight, the ReT- John Hector, and it is a matter for congratulation that steady progress has been maintained throughout the year, and at its first birthday it is self-supporting, and a lodge of vitality and power. An appreciative audience listened "attentively to the following programme Organ march, Mr D. E. Roberts reading, Mr King song, Mr John Price recitation, Mr Chas. Parry selection, Wrexham Mandoline Band recitation, Mrs Headland song, Mr John Price recitation, Mies Redrope selection, Wrexham Mandoline Band song (special, by request), Mr John Price recitation, Mrs Headland recitation. Miss Redrope. Rev M. O. Evans moved a vote of thanks to the performers, and it was seconded by Mr W. Barker, and carried with acclamation. SUNDAY CONCEnT.-The showery state of the weather militated greatly against the success of the concert on the Racecourse last Sunday after- noon, in connection with the A. T. Jones's Trust. The grand stand was well filled, and the football enclosure was well lined with spectators, but the large number of children present made it difficnlt for those present to thoroughly appreciate the music. The Wrexham Racecourse was kindly lent for the occasion by Mr J. J. Scott. The Wrexham Borough Brass Band provided the pro- gramme, and the concert opened with Rimmer's well-known march, Honour the Brave." This was succeeded by what proved to be the best contribution of the afternoon, namely, a I euphonium solo from Van Biene's Broken Melody." The soloist was Mr H. Foster, and lie executed his part very well indeed. The accom- paniment was very sweetly played. The next item was a descriptive fantasia by J. Fridham, entitled March across the Desert." It was intended as a musical illustration of the preparation for departure, the departure, the tramp of camels, an oasis sighted, followed by shouts of joy, and the quickening of the camels. Then came the halt and encampment, during which an Arab prayer was offered. The break of day was next illustrated, then the route to Mecca, with the wandering tribes in the distance. The piece took some time to perform, and was very well played. Another choice contribution was the hymn "Eventide," with variations, as arranged by Rimmer. The concert was brought to a close with the National Anthem. THE INFIRMARY COMMITTEE.—At the monthly meeting of the Wrexham Infirmary Committee I on Wednesday, a letter was read from the Very Rev. Mgr. Slaughter resigning his position as a ) member of the Committee on account of his leaving England. 011 the motion of Mr John Jones, Grove Lodge, seconded by Mr Alfred Ovren, tlig following resolution was unanimously passed:—" That the resignation of the Very Rav. Mgr. Slaughter be accepted with deep regret, and a record be placed on the minutes expressing the Committee's warm appreciation of the zeal and untiring energy shown by him in the discharge of his duties as a member of this Committee." The Rev. W. H. Bickerton Jones, the successor of Mgr. Slaughter, was elected a member of the Committee in his stead. A letter was read from Messrs Evan Morris and Company informing the Committee that the trustees of the Jate Mr Benjamin Piercy had made a further grant of £1,000 free of legacy duty, from the funds at their disposal for charitable purposes. A resolution thanking the trustees for this further generosity was passed, and the application of the grant was deferred. The Committee confirmed a sub-committee's recommendation that a lady dispenser should be engaged in order to meet the increasing needs of out-patients. Dr. George Potts, of Crewe, was appointed house-surgeon in succession to Dr. Lindsay. It was reported that the ambulance carriage had been repaired, and rubber tyres placed on the wheels at the expense of Mr Edmund Peel, of Brynypys. There was a snrplu5 of JE5 or E6 f roni the Christmas tree fand, and it was decided to devote this to the formation of a Samaritan fund in order to meet the immediate wants of needy persons discharged from the Infirmary. THE INDIAN FAMINE.—The Mayor, as honorary treasurer for Wrexham and district, has for- warded £23 3s. to the Lord Mayor of London towards the Mansion House Fuud, and has had an acknowledgement of receipt of that amount. A SILLY ACT.-OU Thursday evening one of the handsome flower stands at the entrance of the Reform Club was wantonly pushed over and broken. We are glad to know that the names of the performers of the stupid act are known, and I no doubt a prosecution will follow. A RECF.NT CA-qE.-IU the report of the Wrexham County Court last week there anpt-ared a case in which Mr Edward Davies, commission agent, Wrexham, was one of the parties. We are kisked to state that the action was not for "money lent," and the case was adjourned to enable a counter- claim made by Mr Davies to bo heard, and for other purposes. HOPS SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of the Hope School Board was held at the Clerk's office, on Thursday, when there were present The Ruv. J. Morgan Jones, iu the chair Messrs T. G. Lewis, rice-chairman E. Maurice Jones, W. Ll. Hughes; and W. Lewis, with the Clerk (Mr Ll. Roe-Browne).—Miss Kate Hughes, of Tryddyn, near Mold, was appointed assistant mistress ttt the Abermorddu School. STANSTT SCHOOL BOA-RD.-At the monthly meet- ing of the Stansty School Board, on Tuesday, there were present: Messrs Cnarles Hughes, in the chair R. J. Powell, and E. Jones, with the Clerk (Mr R. J. Kendrick.)—Mr J. H. Steele, Glasgow, was appointed certificated master at the Rhosddu Schools.—A precept was ordered to be issued upon the overeeers for E260 to meet the expenses of the Board up to 29th September next. THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY.—The work carried out by the local branch of the N.S.P.C.C. during April has been—Seventeen cases of neglect and ill-treat- ment have been investigated, affecting the welfare of fifty-five children and involving nineteen offenders, in addition to which the inspector made twenty-six supervision visits to old cases. The Society would be glad to have information of auy cases requiring attention, and communications may be addressed to the Inspector, N.S.P.C.C. Office, Alexandra Villas, Wrexham Fcchan, Wrexham. THE MAY DAY PROCESSION.—Strenuous efforts have this year been made by the Committee responsible for the May Day Procession to ensure its success. The judges will this year give special attention to the manner in which the convevances and horses are turned out. The Wrexham Borough Band will head the procession, which promises to be worthy of the town and district. Mr C. E. Dutton, Marchwiel, who has carried off premier honours several times in the milkman's class will not show in that class this year, but in- tends to compete for the Mayor's Cup for the best tradesman's turnout. Entry forms (all entries free) can be obtained from the secretary, Mr A. W. Berkeley, 27, Cunliffe-street, Rhosddu, Wrex- ham. Entries close to-day (Saturday), but Monday morning's post will be in time. DEATH OF AN OLD WRCI-KAMUS.— We regret to have to record the decease ot Mrs Elizabeth Jones, of 30, Chester-street, at the advanced age of eighty-seven years, on Sunday morning. The remains were interred in the Borough Cemetery on Tuesday with those of her daughter, Miss Priscilla Jones, who predeceased her mother by eight years to the day. Mrs Jones was Bister to the late Mr Thomas Williams, Plastirion, and was the widow of the late Mr Robert Jones, leather dresser, who was connected with the works in Salop-road carried on by the late Mr Evan Morris, and was a brother to Mrs Morris. Mrs Jones carried on the dressmaking business on the premises in Bank-street now used as a fent shop. Subsequently she carried on tho fancy stationery business at 8, Hope-street, with her daughter Priscillf. Mrs Jones was always cheerful and active, and was a member of the Baptist Chureh, Chester-street. She was much interested in the town and people of Wrexham to the last. and could relate many stories of the past generation. Thus another link with the events of the first part ef the century has been broken. NATIOKAL SCHOOLS.—At the usual monthly- meeting of managers of these schools held on Tuesday, there were present :—The Revs. Canon Fletcher, M.A. (in the chair), Elliott Simpson, M.A., and E. Worthington Powell, M.A.; Captain Gladstone, Messrs J. C. S. Brockbank, T. Bury, A. G. Colbeck, Iahmael Evans, J. P. LloYd. G. W tutchouse, and liev. W. Arthur Wentley (hon. correspondent.)—The reply of the Head Constable of Liverpool as to the licensing of children engaged in street trading was read, stating that the system had only been working a short time, but seemed successful. Mr T. Bury (town clerk) stated that it could not, however, be adopted here without a special Act of Parliament.—The Chair- man laid before the managers a copy of a scheme for instruction of pupil teachers suggested by the County Governing Body on Intermediate Educa- tion. As the scheme was far too expensive for voluntary managers to accept. Captain Gladstone proposed, and the Rev. E. W. Powell seconded that the scheme lie on the table for the present. Carried.—The Chairman reported that Miss Plunkett, Chirk, had been appointed assistant in the Girls' Department Miss Davies, Isycoed, in the Infants'; and Mr S. Moore, Wrexham, in the Boys'.—There was no further businets of public interest. CONCERT.The Wrexham Tonic Sol-Fa Choir gave their first concert on Tuesday evenine at the St. James's Hall. The choir, which has only lately been formed, consists of from twenty to thirty voices, and Mr E. Holman proves a very efficient conductor. There was only a small attendance, which was to be very much regretted. The choir gave four items very creditably, and were encored for their singing of Brindley Richards's Let the hills resound." Machme Emily Wright-Hughes was encored for She wandered down the mountain side," and Miss Florence M. Rutter, L.R.A.M., was paid a similar compliment for The Slave Song." Miss Wykes and Party were also encored for the Soldiers in the Park." Mr Meirion Jones is to be com- plimented upon his singing of The Sailor's Grave." Miss Hughes's violin solo was verv tastefully played. Mr Cb. W. Thomas was th? accompanist. The following is the programme • Ch0ras ^UP r°nr heads (S. Jackson ) Chorns. Lift np yonr heads" (S. J a.ckson)  Tonic Sol-Pa ?.. ( s. j   °"e Maci-tme Emily Wright-Hugheg. Song. Th.  Gr?e- (Sullivan) Mr Memon Jones. Song The Lord is my Light" (Frances Miss Florence liatter, L.R.A.M. Allitsen) Violin solo. J1hzark!1. (\Vieniawski) Bliss Haghea. Choms.. "How amiable are Thy tabernacles" (Dr. Tonic Sol Fa Choir. Parry) Song. Calvary Mr Herbert Owen. Chortla. "Le the hills resound" (Brindley Tonic Scl-Fa Choir. Riebarcia) Song 41 She wandered down' Madame Emily Wright-Hughes. fCta.? Song    ?.?? Mr Meirion Jones. Song The Slave Song" (Teresa. da MissjFlorence Rntter. L.R.A.M. Rieo Glee. i" Ringing Cheerily Tonic Sol-Fa. Choir. Song. ATI that are true to England Miss Myfanwy Holman. Song. ShonDY is a Welshman (Mrs Mr E. Holman. G°°dl0e) Soug Soldiers in the Park" (Lione) Miss Wykes and Party. lUoncktoD)

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