Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

THE LIVERPOOL MAIN BURSTS. The Cheshire village of Colebrook, near Tarporley, ran some danger of being swamped on Saturday afternoon, when a large main of the Liverpool water anpply from Yynwry burst, Amid great excitementa message was promptly despatched to the reservoir beeper in the locality, and the water was turned off. In the mean time a tremendous volume escaped, flooding several liolds. The force had been reduced from fourteen million to two million gallons owing to a burst near Llansilin, otherwise the consequences might have proved serious to adjoining cottages, hostelry, and growing crops. — «

CHESTER MUSICAL FESTIVAL. Arrangements for the forthcoming triennial musical festival at Chester are now practically completed. The festival will be inaugurated with special services on Sunday, July 22nd, Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise being given in the nave of the cathedral at the evsiiin g service. In the festival proper, which commences on the Wednesday morning (25th) with a performance of Elijah," a band and chorus of three hundred will take part, Dr. Bridge conducting, MrJ. T. Hughes presiding at the organ, and Mr Arthur W. Payne leading the orchestra. The vocalists in Mendelssohn's oratorio will be Miss Esther Palliser, Miss Ada Crosslev, Mr William Green, and Mr Andrew Black. In t'ie evening Gade's cantata, "Zion," will be given, with Mr Charles Knowles as the solo vocalist, and this will be followed by Tschaikowsky's "Pathetique" symphony, and Beethoven's Mass in C, with Miss Alice Esty, Miss Giulia Kavcgli, Mr Lloyd Ohandcs, and Mr Bantock Pierpoint as the vocalists. On the Thursday morning the "Funeral and Triumphal Symphony" of Berlioz will be given for the first time in England, in commemoration of those who have died in Snath Africa for Queen and country. Follow- ing this Dr. Joseph D. Bridge's specially composed Requiem will be performed with the same vocalists as in Elijah." The programme for Thursday afternoon will comprise Schubert's Song of Miriam," the Good Friday music from Wagner's Parsifal," and S+int Saens' sacred cantata, The Deluge," which will be afforded its first hearing in this country. Miss Palliser, Miss Crossley, Mr Green, and Mr BantockPierpoint will be the soloists. On Thursday evening Berlioz's Faust will bs performed in the Music Hall, and then on Friday, in the Cathedral again, the programme will be Sir Hubert Parry's motett, Blest Pair of Sirens," and Horatio W. Parker's oratorio, Hora Novissima," in the morning Sullivan's In Memoriam overture, Mendelssohn's motett, Hear my Prayer," and Perosi's oratorio, The Transfiguration," in the afternoon and Handel's Messiah in the evening. The Chester festivals began in 1772, and were con- tinned till 1829, being again resumed in 1879, bat even with this long history we venture to suggest that there have been few more interesting than that which next month's i3 likely to prove.

DENBIGH, FLINT, AND MERIONETH BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. On Wednesday the annual meetings of this Association were opened at Ruthin, under the presidency of the R v. Dr. A. J. Parry (Rhyl). There was a large assembly of ministers and delegates. In the course of his address, the Chairman dealt with the rise and piogress of the denomination during the last 36 years. In 1864 when he had the pleasure of addressing the Association before, as many as 36 ministers took part in the deliberation of that Cymmanfa, but only s x survived. The number of churches within the area of the Association at that time was SO, they now numbered 118—(A.nplauaa.) Tbp church membership in 1864 was 4,380 now Ü v,'lq 7354, or an increase of nearly 3,000 —(Cheers.) The ministers, including those not in actual charge Of churches, now numbered 71, aa against 36 in 1864. During the period mentioned, several new chapels had been erected, and the old undergone alterations, yet it was gratifying to know that the total chapel debt at present amounted to only £ 19.003.—(Applause.) During the past year £7,064 was contributed towards various objects connected with the Cymmanfa, and out of this amount it was a matter for congratulation that no less than S277 163 lid was subscribed towards the Home Mission Society .-(Applause.) In 1864 the the contributions towards this object averaged about 9a per church, while last year the amount was C2 103 The Loan Society of the Cymmanfa was in a very flourishing state, and for some years passed it had saved a substantial amount in interest to the denomination, which otherwise would have become payable by the churches upon borrowed capital.— (Hear, hear.) On the motion of the Rev. J. Davies, Birkenhead, seconded by the Rev. Mr Mitchell, Rhos, the follow- ing were admitted as candidates for the ministry :— Henry Edwards, Brymbo; E. Rees and E. G. Edwards, Glynceiriog. The Reva. H. Williams. Corwen, and J. Lewis, Cefn Mawr, were elected members of the committee on law. It was decided to send a strong recommendation to all the churches, requesting them to send in their full subicription towards the expenses of the association. A long dis- cussion took place upon a resolution passed by the church at Ponkey, requesting the association to readmit Mr John Humphreys, Ponkey, to the full privileges of the ministry. A similar request came from Ruthin in respect of Mr Henry Roberts. The voting in the case of Mr Humphreys was 52 for re-admission, and 60 against, and in the case of Mr Robert?, 33 for and 73 against. The Rev. D. Powell, Liverpool, alt: the Rev. E. T. Davies and Mr W Evans (Alavv 'Mabon), Ponkey, were nominated as chairmen of the association for the ensuing year. The former two withdrew, and Mr Evans was unanim- ously elected.

NORTH WALES TEACHERS' UNION. The annual meetings of the North Wales District Union of Teachers were held at Denbigh on Satur- day. At the ordinary conference Mr J. Cadwaladr, headmaster of the Slate Quarries Board School, Blac-nau Festiriiog, was installed as president for the ensuing year, and delivered an address, in which he appealed to the teachers to realise their new responsibilities and opportunities under the recently issued Code. Reports were presented, showing that the number of members was increasing, and that there was a balance in hand. A resolution was adopt.ed appealing to the Government to issue a Minute providing for reasonable security of tenure f-ir elementary teachers. In the afternoon a public meeting was held. The Bishop of St. Asaph presided, and the speakers included Mr Yoxall, M.P., Mr Clement Edwards, the Liberal candidate for the Denbigh Boroughs Mr L J. Roberts, inspector of schools; Mr C. Dodd, Vlrexha.11 and others.—In the course of the speeches reference was made to the fact that the compromise of 1870 had become obsolete and inapplicable to the new conditions which had arisen as between Board and Voluntary pchools, and more than one speaker suggested that the time had come for attempting to make another more workable compromise. Resolu- tions were passed calling upon the Government to remodel the law relating to irregular attendance at elementary schools, heartily approving of the system of block grants, bnt protesting against the limitation of the amount in the case of efficient schools to 22" per head, and suggesting that in places where it was inadvisable to establish higher elemsntary schools managers of existing schools should be empowered to form their higher standardi3 into an npper section and to receive grants at the same rate as higher elementary schools. Mr Clement Edwards, the Liberal candidate for the Denbigh Borough", gave an interesting address on the work of the Union, and on some pressing educational problema, each as that of child labour. In opening, he raised a cheer from the highly amused audience by remarking that as the Bishop wonld pro- bably be exercising an effective veto npon some of his proposals in another place in the sweet by and by, he did not desire now to anticipate that veto in his lordship's capacity as chairman of that meeting Later, Mr Edwards observed that being in a kind of chrysalis state, he had not tonched upon the more controversial aspects of the educational question, but he would have the opportunity of doing so when ho became a full blown politician butterfly. (Laughter.) He recognised the seriousness and importance of education upon wise lines, in order to counteract that absence of thoughtful, reassuring, and careful judg- ment, which was to some extent now seen. (Loud cheers.) The Bishop of St. Asaph, in responding to a vote of thank3, eaid the Voluntary schools were working under the greatest difficnlties, and the National Society asked the people to increase their snbscrip- tions. He did not think that increase could come. (Applause.) These things hit Church people in two ways. In a parish where there was no school board lie had to subscribe to the National schools instly, generously, and continuously, and other people than he, much better off, in the parish did not give a penny. Thot, again, was not fair. (Hear, hoar ) In the parish where there was only a national school— there were a great many of thpm-he had always felt that the parishioner whc did not like some. of the teaching in the national school had a prif-Vance- (applause)—and he considered that if be asked for the removal of his grievance he must be ready to remove his neighbour's grievance. (Applause.) The Volnn- ttlry schools !uust have more money, and if they had that those who found the money must have repre- sentation. (Loud appLiuse.) Personally he was ready to welcome representation-he had aiways been so. (Applause.) As to the religious difficulty, he frankly felt that it was very mrch exaggerated. (Applause.) They would have to dispense with the manager who looked upon the schoolmaster as his 11 gwas bach "-(BP lause)-and also with the man on the country school board who considered that bscan?e a ina.ii was a churchman he had no right to have a conscience. (Loud applause.)

RELIEF OF ADMIRAL SEYMOUR. l A Reuter's Telegram from Chefoo says Admiral Seymour has been relieved. He failed to reach Pekin. His force suffered greatly and is now returning to Tientsin. The above telegram was received at the Advertiser Office, oa Thursday and was circulated in the town. The news, it is hardly necessary to say, was greeted with great satisfaction.

THE WREXHAM OPEN-AIR FREE CONCERTS. Oa Thursday evening a meeting was held in the Guildhall, over which His Worship the Mayor (Councillor Thomas Jones) presided, to form a com- mittee to work the court concerts during the summer months. The committee Has appointed as follows:- The Mayor, chairman Mr J, P. Lloyd, treasurer Mr Stanford, secretary Councillors Openshaw and Francis. Messrs W. Barker, T. Davies. T. W. Lewis, Walter Roberts, S. M. Hughes, T. Shelby, Simon Jones, and J. Pitt, all of whom had subscribed or helped in the movement, with power to add. The formation of an executive committee was left with the Mayor, secretary, and treasurer.—Mr Stanford expressed the thanks of the promoters to all those who had helped in making the concerts the success they had been hitherto.—A vote of thanks to the Mayor for presiding and allowing the use of the Council Chamber terminated the proceedings. 4-

WELSH INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION. The annual general meeting of the Welsh Industries Association was held on Friday afternoon in 9, Great Stanhope-street, Park-lane, by the kind permission of the Hon. Mrs Herbert. Lord Tredegar presided. The second annual report stated that during the year which ended February 28th weavers and workers in Wales received the sum of £1,190 throutrh the London depot, and iEl,381 through the Cardiff depot. Both depots were now just paying their way, but the London depot; had still a debt of A:200, incurred during the first year of its existence. The debt had been reduced by close upon iE50, the profits of the year's trading. It was hoped that by the planting of osier beds the basket trade-one of the oldest industries in Carmarthenshire-might be developed, and money brought into the country which now went to Holland, Germany, and France, as the wholesale trade in London could be supplied from Wales for the same prices as were now paid to the Hamburg dealers. «.

BICYCLE ACCIDENT AT RUABON. I I I About eight o'clock on Thursday Samuel Matthews, Acrefair, who is in charge of the Ruabon Sewerage Works at Gyfelia, was proceeding to his work, and in coming down Plasmadoc-hill, Ruabcn, was thrown headlong to the ground. He remained in an un- conscious state for a considerable time. The bicycle was smashed, and the injured man had to be taken home.

SALMON FISHERIES COMMISSION. EVIDENCE OF MAJOR LEADBETTER. I On Wednesday, the Royal Commission inquiring into the causes affecting the yield of salmon fisheries in h ngland, Wales, and Scotland, sat at Westminster. The Earl of "Elgin presided, and the other Com- missioners were the Duke of Bedford, Lieutenant Colonel the Hon. F. J. Stuart-Gray, Dr. Noel Paton, Mr John Fell, Mr W. E. Archer. Mr C. M. Pelham B irn, Colonel Charles Lyne, Mr J. Travers, and Mr Alfred H. Higgins, secretary. Major Leadbetter, the hon. secretary of the River Dee Fishery district, spoke of the desirabilityof having c3ntral hatcheries with an Imperial control and regulations as to exchange of es-an important factor in restocking, as their Dee experience had shown in a marked improvement of the fish. There was a variety of nets nsed in the Dee, and their number should be lessened. As to the income of the Board, when they had a bad season or two their ftinds were reduced, and this was just the time when increased supervision and increased hatching and other expenses were absolutely necessary. At such times the Government should aid the Boards with funds. The weekly close time should be extended, and this would lessen the number of salmon killed. Provision should be made against the sale of kelts and other unclean fish in towns where the market inspector did not know an unclean fish when he saw it. The enemies of the salmon were pike and other coarse fish and ducks and swans, and some means should certainly be ussd to reduce the pike in salmon rivera. In reply to various members of the Commission, the witness said there had been a great falling off of salmon in the Dee for a number of years, bat this year they had done better than for several years. Purity in the water was the great thing wanted for the success of hatcheries. They had experimented with 400,000 salmon ova from the Spay, Blackwater, Severn, and the Rhine, and this had improved the fishing, for the ifshermen admitted that they now got a good many foreign salmon. They knew that this was so because the Dee salmon had char- acteristic marks, quite different from those in other rivers. They would increase the work of the hatcheries if they had more funds, but their re- venue had dropped from JE600 a year to about JE300. Pollution was one of the principal causes of the diminution of the saltnon. The pollution varied in the npper waters it was principally sewage; in the lower waters there were pollutions from chemical works and tar works. The sewage of Chester was treated with lime and then discharged into the river. In dry summers the salmon below Chester outfall were often found dead. At low tides the salmon were stopped at the Chester weir, and they were either netted or went back to sea, but with big spring tides the fish got over the weir and went ten miles higher up. The pollutions so pollutted the salmon beds as to kill the fish. The Board had no powers over pollution, and with big tides there was a great temptation to turn the refuse into the river to be carried away with the ebb tide. He thought nets should be lessened in iiumber. l''iit this could not be doue by fishery boards, and they wanted a Government fishery board to do it. It was estimated that 14,000 salmon were caught by nets, and only about 100 per annum by rod. Although they had a large number of sea trout, they would not th.ke the fly, but they were caught by the worm. The salmon fry were turned into the river about 30 miles up. They had a great number of pike which came out of Bala lakp, and they were very destructive to the other fish, and the ducks destroyed a good deal of the food that would otherwise go to the fish. As to private netting above the tideway it should not be allowed, because a riparian owner only required a licence to net (which there was no power to refaie) in order to kill every fish in the river if he were so dis- posed. Then there wer,3 lots of kelt,4 sold in markets. He had seen them in Liverpool markets, and the probability was that the market inspectors did not know kelts when they saw them. Many members of fishery boards knew nothing about salmon, and they probably voted ori party lines. which were detrimental to the river. All fisheries should bo under a Government Department if people were to I have fish food at all. Mr John Simpson, Superintendent of the Dee Fishery district, gave corroborative evidence. The Commission adjourned.

RHOSYMEDRE. CONKBBKKCB.—A.n excellent oddrei3s on Music in its relation to Sunday School Work," was delivered by Mr G. W. Hughes on the 131h iiiit., at a meeting connected with P. conferencl- of the RboHymedre Cir- cuit Primitive Methodist Sunday Schools, and was greatly appreciated. Mr J. Evana presided, and the ttev, T. R. Maland also delivered a short and most appropriate address, touching some of the points raised by Mr Hughes.

BRYNTEG. TEA PAKTY AND CONCERT.—A tea party and concert were held in the Congregational Chapel on Monday, when between 200 and 300 persona sat down to a capital meal. In the absence of the Mayor of Wrex- ham, who sent a substantial donation, the chair was occupied by the pastor, the Rev. J. P. Jones. The following was the programme :—Mr Cadwaladr Jones. Gwlady delvn Mrs Rhydderch, "Y Pennill adroddae fy nhad"; Mr Tom Goodwin, "True till death Mr John Price, recitation Mr Jas. Povah, Holy City Mr John Evans, piccolo solo; Miss M. A. Roberta, Only tired," encored; Mr S. Roberta, "The Village Blacksmith"; Mr John Evans, piccolo solo, encorod Mrs Rhydderch, Beggar Girl Mr Cadwaladr Jones, "Neesy modean"; Mr Tom Goodwin, Merch y Cobden," encore "Big Ben"; illr J. Povah, By the water Mr J. Evans, piccolo '1010, encored Miss M. A. Joneq. Dinonddielen i Mr John Price, recitation; and Mr S. Roberts, Yr Ornest." At the close Mr S. Roberts led the singing of Hen wiarl fy Nhadan Praise is due to the committee for the success of the gll ther- ing. The secretarial dntieF3 were discharged bv Messrs J. E. Roberts and LI. Jones. Mr John E. Williams acted aa accompanist.

As a result of the increase in the price of coal about 150 corporations and companies owning gas, works in all parts of the country have been com- pelled to advance the price of gaR. and additions to his list are being made from day to day. The advances range from itg little as Id to as much as Is Id per thouaand cubic feet, but the favoured figures are 3d a.nd 6d. There arc probably few cases, if any. where contracts for gas coal have been at lers than 5s per ton advance on laet year's price, and this would justify a rise jjfjabo it 6,3::rcr 1,000 cubic feet in the price of gas.

RUABON. I SCHOOL TRIP.—The members of the Presbyterian Sunday School on Wednesd-iy had their treat at Llangollen. ACCIDENT.-Whilst Mr Mathew Darlington. Pita Golborne, was in the cowhouse milking on Sunday morning, the stool upon which he sat broke. The cow, unfortunately, fell on him and his leg was broken. WA.n's' SATURDAY.—The annual street collection in aid of the Dr. Barnado's Homes for Waifs took place on Saturday. Several young ladies were out with the box, and the handsome total of upward of ;£4 was collected. SALE OF W ORK.-Å sale of work was held on Mon- day in tbe Bryn Church School, in aid of the widows and orphans of the soldiers killed in the war. Mrs Ormrod opened the sale, and about E12 was realised. Dancing was enjoyed at the close. THE VOLUNTEERS.—The local corps, which had to seek pastures new owing to the Yeomanrv having taken possession of their drill ground in WynnBtay Park, on Wednesday evening assembled in strong force in Park-street, and, headed by the band, marched through the village to their old drill ground. There is a great number of recruits. DEATH OF MRS ELLEN JONEs.-We regret to record the death of Mrs Ellen Jones, wife of Mr Alfred Jones, Plasbennion, which took place suddenly on Thursday night at the age of thirty-six. Deceased had been in ill-health for some time, and was preparing supper when she fell in her husband's arms and expired. The intecment took place on Monday, and was largely attended. FAREWELL SERMON.—Mr Jones, the evangelist in connection with the Primitive Methodists, who has been in the circuit for nine months, preached his last sermon here on Monday evening. The Mission Van of the connexion will arrive here, and will com- mence a. month's mission work in the district. Mr Jones has accepted the position with the Mission Van in the Tunstall district. ACCIDENTS -On Monday, whilst at work in the Wynnstay Colliery, F. Francis, collier, and William Francis, fireman, met with an accident. A prop gave way knocking F. Francis down, and in falling Wm. Francis was also knocked down. The former was only slightly injured, whilst the latter sustained more injuries. The following day, in the same colliery, a man named Thomas Davies was injurad by a fall of dirt. All the injured men were taken home and attended bv Dr. Lawton Roberts, THREE WORTHY OBJECTS.—The Ruabon Hospital is entirely supported by public subscription, and is recognised on all hands as an ideal institution. The Ruabon Silver Band has lately purchased new instru- ments, at a cost of upwards of X300. This has materially improved their musicial strains. The Cc-fn M iwr Choral Society is also a costly combina- tion, and is always willing to assist any good object in the district. In aid of these three organisations a cycle parade has been suggested for about October 10:h. GYMANFA GAN-u.-The selection of tunes, Ac., for next year's Gymanfa Ganu, in connection with the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist, Llangollen division, has been decided upon as follows —'• Edlingham," St. Bees," Rhad Ras," Llangristiolus," Cariad," Hanlan," Darowain," Ludwig for the juvenile singers. Dtffrown yr Ydgoru," Pa beth a wnawnheb Iesu," "Brj man Canaan," Maddeuant," Hwaethgan y Pererin, 0 Hupns dwr," Mordaeth Bywyd," by Pencerdd Williams anthem, "Addolwch yr Arglwydd." The selection of conductor was deferred. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY SERVICES —The school annivereary was held on Sunday in the Con- gregational Church, when the Rev. J. Harold Williams, Bridge End, Glanmorganshire, preached morning and evening. In the afternoon a flower service was held. The children had been bnsy collect- ing flowrs, which were nicely arranged. An address was delivered by Rev. J. H. Williams. Special hymns were rendered by the choir and scholars. Mr J. W. Ellis presided at the organ, and collections in aid of the funds were taken at each service. Afterwards the flowers were given to the sick poor and the cottage hospital. Similar services were held in the Wesleyan Chapel, where the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. J. S. Howarth, Llangollen. At the afternoon service the Rev. W. A. Hind addressed the children. Special hymns and the following anthems were rendered by an augmented choir under the leadership of Mr Lee, Make a joyful noise," 11 The Lord is the portion of of the just," and "They that wait upon the Lord." Mr John Owen, Birkenhead, accompanied. DEATH OF MISS MOLLY DAVIES.-It is with much regret we record the death of Miss Molly Davies, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs Char.'es Davies, Mount Pleasant, which took place on Saturday at the age of eighteen years, after considerable suffering. She was a young lady of a quiet unassuming disposition, and as such had won the friendship of the villagers. She was a useful member of the Congreuational Church. Eight years ago Mr and Mrs Daviet3 lost four fine boys, who succumbed to scarlet fever, and the greatest sympathy :s felt with the bereaved parents, and her brother, Mr Stanley Davies, of the North IVales Guardian. The interment took place on Wednesday afternoon, and was largely attended. There were about seventy wreaths, amongst which were the following :—Globes from the Congregational Sunday School aud the emplojes of the RIBbon Brick and Terra Cotta Works, wreaths from the Misses B. A. and E. Jiaigh, Miss E. F. Ellin, Birkenhead Mrs Knight, Mr and Mrs Gwillam, Chirk Miss Cara Rogers and Elsie Coles, Scarborough Mr and Mrs Muskar, Liverpool Mrs Morrish and family, Mr H., A. Jones, Mr and Mrs David Rogers, the Davies family, Hafod Mr and Mrs Wilson, Park-street Mr and Mrs Jostph Morris, Mr and Mrs T. Jones, Park-street; Mr aDd Mrs Wilson, Forresters's terrace; Mr and Mrs R. Griffiths, Mr and Mrs Ellis, Mr and Mrs J. W. Ellis, Mr E. Jones, Rhosymedre Miss Mabel Siicock, and Mr John Owen, Birkenhead Mr and Mrs Andrew Humphreys, Llwyn Onn Mr and Mrs Henry Hughes, Mrs Burgees, Mrs Davies, Mr and Mrs T. Borrington. Miss Molly Alderson, Miss Agnes Bowen, Mrs Daniels, Miss Mabel and Miss Gladys Wyatt, Master John Mortimer Jones, Rhosnessney, Mrs Hannah Jones, Mr and Mrs Smith, Miss Jennie Edwards, Wynnstay Brickworks, the Misses Nesta and Winnie Daniels, Mr and Mrs Beech, Mr George Saint, Miss P. Price, Mr aud Mrs Clay, Miss Lily Daniels, Mr Evan Rowlands, Mrs Richards and Master E. Rowland, Mr and Mrs Wilcox, Mr and Mrs Massey, Park Farm, Misses Annie and Polly Williams, Miss Alice Jones, Mias Annie Price, Miss Eva Roberts, Miss Parry, Miss and Mr Roberts, High-street, Miss Row- lands, Ireland. Rev. John Jones and Rev. Hugh Parry officiated.

PONKEY. I CO.NGRKUATIOXAL SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION—On Fri, day a meeting was under the allpke of this Union I when a paper WAS read by Mr Thomas Jones, Clarke- street, Ponkey, on The duties of Sunday school teachers." Mr JUEeph Roberts, Johnson-street, pre- sided.

MOSS. I LECTURE.—On Monday, at the lirake Wesleyan Chapel, the Rev. Mark Guy Pearse, London, preached in the afternoon and lectured at night. This was the seoond visit of tho lecturer, aud the chapal was crowded on both occasions. As his text in th--) afternoon the Rev. Mark Gay Pearse took the 23rd Pdalm. In the evening the subject of the lecture was More old folk," in which he described in quaint and graphic language, the Cornish fi.her fo'k and miners. The proceeds of the lecture will be divided between the churches at Moss and Caergwrle, and it is gratifying to note that a large sum will he handed over to each place. Tea wa.3 served in the school- room after the service.

BROUGHTON- DEATH —The death of Mr Wm. Simons, baker at Mr Noah Edwards's, Broughton Stores, took place at the early age of twenty-one at Wrexham-road, Bronghton, on June 20.h, and the body was interred at St. Paul's Churchyard, Broughton, on the 23rd, when there was a large attepdaiiae, his fellow Gm, ployees walking before the hearse, following which were brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs T. Simons, Mr and Mrs Thomas Simons, Mrs Evans, two Miss Simons (cousins), Mr D. Simons (uncle), Mr Hall, Mr Hn-bes, Mr Wynn, Mr Manuel, Mr Wm. Andrew, Mrs Noah Edwards, Mrs E. Edwards, &e. The bearers were Mr Wm. 1.1. Wright, John Parry, Richard Smith, and William Edwards. A handsome wreath, in glass, from Mr Noah Edwards and employees and some splendid floral wreaths from other friends were sent.

LLANGOLLEN. CYCLISTS -At Tuesday's meeting of the Llangollen District Council the Clerk read a resolution adopted by the Ashbourne Council, suggesting, in view of the fact that cyclists derive much benefit from the ex- I penditure upon highways, that a tax be imposed upon the machines so that riders may bear a portion of the cost of maintenance. After discussing the matter the members decided to fall in with the suggestion of the Ash bourne Council, and to petition the Local Government Board, but the Rev. Mr Jones expressed the general sentiments of the meeting when he stated that although the course suggested might appear very desirable, no Government dare propose the tax, because cyclists we-e so numerous.— At the Petty Sessions on Taesday fines were imposed in four cases upon cyclists for farionsly riding over the Dee Bridge, at Llangollen. The Urban Council recently drew attention to the danger of this practice.

I PONTBLYDDYN AND LEESWOOD. PRESENTATION.—On Batarday, at the National Schools, a presentation was made of a handsome roll- top American oak writing desk to Mr James Dickson on his ceasing his connection with the Pbconix Colliery. The desk bore the following inscription:— '• Presented to Mr James Dickson, manager Phenix Collieries, Leeswood, by the workpeople and a few friends as a token of esteem and good wishes. Jnne, 1900." Mr Brya.n, underground manager, presided. Addresses were given by Mr Richard Williams and Mr Lawton, manager of the Alvii Bank Collieries, after which the Chairman made the presentation on behalf of the subscribers. Mr Dickson briefly returned thanks.— Before separating, the meeting moved a vote of condolence with Mr William Lea, mining engineer. Coed Talon, whose son (lHr W. Lea.) wa.s reported in the day's papers as having been killed in the South African War.

BRYMBO. -1 PRESENTATION.—On Jbriday evening a nnmber of I friends and well wishers met at the Furnace Inn, I Brymbo, to present Mr George Pugh, Myfanwy I Cottage, Lodgp, Brymbo, with a small memento on his retiring from the important position of furnace manager to the Brymbo Steel Company. Mr H. S. Johnson, on behalf of tho subscribers, in well-chosen worda asked Mr Pugh to accept an ebony walking stick, suitably subscribed, and also Mrs Pugh a silver cake diRh. Several friends spoke highly of Mr Pugh's qualities as a manager, and wished him well on his leaving the district. The presents were acknow- ledged by the recipient, who spoke with deep feeling of the kindness shown to him by all concerned. The presentation was in charge of Mr Johnson, who acted as chairman, Mr Simon Roberts, treasurer, and Mr ¡ C. Jehu, secretary.

ROSSETT. I THE VICARo-The Rev. Frank James has :gone to Switzerland for his vacation. THF. WALNUT CROP.—Growers of walnuts state that the crop this year will be a very meagre one.

I COEDPOETH. 0 I TEA AND CONCERT.—The annual tea organised by the lady members of St. Tudvil's Church, was held on Monday in the Parish Room, at which a large number sat down. Sports were advertised to follow the tea, but owing to the rainy weather were post- poned till the following Monday. In lien of the sports an entertainment wa9 held in the evening, among those takicg part being Miss Williams, New Brighton MeBsrs 13. G. Griffiths, R. O. Jones, A. Evans, and Shem Rogers.

I HOPE AND CAERGWRLE- [ ANNUAL PICNIC.—The O.dham-street (Liiver pool) Church of Scotland Guild and friends held their annual picnic at Caergwrle on Saturday. After a tour of the Castle ruins and Hope Mountain. the party were catered for in the Drill Hall. Sports were arranged on the Castle grounds, many enjoying dancing, and the nacives were much interested at the Scottish pipers, who played in costume. POLICE STATION AT CAEBOWRLE.-The subject of providing a police station was again recently con- sidered by the Flintshire County Council, and the Clerk reported that he had the written consent of Lord Derby for the erection of a suitable building. It was stated that the lease of the Castle grounds was for a term of 999 years from the 25th day of August, 1896, at a yearly rental of S2 10s, subject to the condition that a building worth at least £ 150 should be built within a period of five years from that date. The Hope Parish Council had offered land at a nominal rent of 53 a year. A sub-committee, con- sisting of Messrs John Bellis, H. J. Roberts, P. B. Davies-Cooke, and E. H. Wain, were appointed to inspect the site, and report thereon. INTEKBSTING PRESENTATION.—Friends of Sergeant- Major Claridge, 2nd V.B.R. W.F., met on Friday evening, at the Glynne Arms, to make a presentation to that soldier, on his promotion and also on his departure for the headquarters at Hawarden. The presentation took the form of a smoker's requisites, including a silver-mounted cigarette holder and cigar case. Mr E. 0. Probert, chairman of the Parish Council, presented the gifts.-Colour-Sergearit Thomas Davies, whilst congratulating the gallant soldier on his promotion, deeply regretted his sever- ance from the company.—Other speakers were Arm.- Sergeant Cooper, Sergeant Wm. Piercey, and Mr John D. Wilbraham, the latter having acted as treasurer to the fund.—Sergeant-Major Claridge suitably responded. FUNERAL OF MISS BARBARA HANNAH BRAITHW.UTE.— This lady had been an invalid for some time, and succumbed on tne 20th inst., from decline, in her twenty-seventh year. Miss Braithwaite was a con- sistent member of the Presbyterian Church. She had been, too, a warm supporter of the Shepherdess Lodge, Rose of Caergwrle," and at the time of her death was one of the trustees. The Braithwaites are an old and respected family in the district, and in consequence the funeral was a large one, including representatives from the families of Messrs Isaac Williams, Plas Main Thomas Edwards, Castle Dining Rooms Samuel Williams, Crown Inn and Edward Davies, Lower-street. An impressive service was held in the Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. Owen Lloyd, appropriate hymns being sung. The body was conveyed to Hope Cemetery. 0 The corteyc was headed by the Shepherdesses of the Lode, dressad in sombe garments, and wearing broad white sashes and carrying crooks. All the blinds were drawn en route, and most of the leading inhabitants took part in the procession. The Rev. Owen Lloyd conducted the last sad rites besides the green embowered grave. Wreaths were sent by the family, Mr and Mrs Davies, High-street; Mr and Mrs Hunter, Mrs Walker, Brynyorkin Mrs Armer, Mr P. H. Griffith, Mrs Roberts and family, Primrose Bank Mrs T. Davies, Mr and Mrs Jones, Mr and Mrs W. Manuel, Mrs Edwards, Cambrian Stores Mr and Mrs Wynne, Abermorddu Mr T. E. Wynne, Mr and Mrs Piercey, Glyune Arm; L-s Rogers, and an artificial wreath from the members of the Lodge. I 0 0 HOPE NOTES. Mainiy through the influence and wide-awakedneas of Mr John Bellis, C.C., the parish has got rid of that 11 White Elephant," the land bought for allot- ments some years ago. The property has been sold by the County Council. Sergeant Ridings, of the Depot, Wrexham, has taken up his duties as instructor to F. Cjmpany, 2nd V B.H W.F. He will be a worthy successor to Sergeant-Major Claridge. Since this latter soldier left Caergwrle for Hawarden the duties have been fulfilled by Arm.-Sergeant Cooper, formerly the instructor here. It is anticipated that considerably over 100 men will camp at Rossall for fourteen days, from this company, and over eighty of the Hawarden Company have promised to attend the first fortnight. Many will scay the full twenty-eight days. To show the strength of the war fever, Hawarden could easily have enrolled 150 men in their company, if there had been time to lick the recruits into shape and this in Rpite of the new company formed at Connah's Quay. The recent rains have altered the face of the country wonderfully. Trippers are very much in evidence just now, and there is a brisk demand for apartments.

RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. I COLLECTION"—A collection in aid ot tne organ fatid was made at the schod at Capel Mawr on Sunday, iE32 10s being realised. CALVINISTIC METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL. —In the list )f successful candidates given iu otir last issue—IT Scriptural examination he'd in con- nection with the above—the following were inadvertently omitted :-Under 25: E. StantlU Roberts, Johnstown, certificate and first priz. for the connty Miss Elizabeth Jones, Ponkey, certificate and second prize for the county. S ucci:ss.-The result of the general assembly of the Oalvmistic Methodist Scripture Examination on the Epistle of J amc". and" Christian Instructor," chapter 9, has been made known. The candidates from Hill street Sunday School have passed in first- class, obt!tmii>g high places. Miss Atinie Conuard obtained 161 marks, medal, and first-class certificate. Mr Owen Hughes secured 153 marks with first-class certificate. INTERESTING WEDDING. — A wedding took P' ce on Thursday, Pt Capel Mawr, the contract-ng parties being Mr Jonathan Jones, Stafford View, Groes, and Miss E. J. Griffiths, daughter of Mr Hugh Griffiths, Pentre Mill, who some years ago was leader of the Rh os choir. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Thomas, C.M., Acrefair. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr Idwal Griffiths. Mr Robert Evans acted as best man and the bridesmaids were Misses Mary Griffiths and Ceridwen Griffiths, Bisters of the bride, and Miss Sitrah Lizzie Jones, [ cousin of the bridegrocm. Mr Dan Evans played the Wedding March. A reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, and later on the newly married pair left for Rhyl, where the honey- moon will be spent. LIFE IN A BARRACKS.—Private A. Hesketh, former- ly of Rhoe, now stationed with the King's Shropshire Light Infantry at Shrewsbury, describing a recruit's life, saya :-Many think that the Army is a place of rest, that yon have only to eat, drink, and be merry. But it is not so. Colliers and those that work at the brickworks, have to go by six, but we are roused be- fore that. The reveille sounds at.5,45 a.m.; let auy- one be found in bed after the sound, and they'll catch it. After being dismissed at 7.45 a.m., we hear that old well-known well-loved longed-for call of Come to the cook-house door." Blime me, acid don't the fellows go for it: rather! And they can do with it, too. You can strip yourself at a brick- work, you can fling your scarf off, or toss away yonr coat and waistcoa*, but just try it on here. Why, if you even try aud undo a. single button you'll get gnaid- room for it. At two o'clock all turn out for gym- nasium exercise. That's the place for muscles. It turns fellows, once as clumsy as an elephant, to be as active as a cat. I COMPETITIVE CONCERT. I A very successful competitive concert in connection with the Parish Church was held on Monday evening at the Public Hall, the attendance being large. The chair was taken by Mr Edward Evans, junr., Liverpool. The Vicar (the Rev. T. Pritchard), in introducing to the audience the Chairman, said :—I fed grateful to Mr Evans for acceding to my request, and for casting aside other duties in order to oe present. We welcome him in his own parson m a genial, able, and useful public man—(cheers)— also as a member of a family that has identified with the welfare of Rhos for many years. (Chui 1 S.) It is impossible on this occasion not to think of the Chairman's esteemed and aged father, just entering on his eighty-fifth year, without feeling that for a son to tread in his correct footsteps, stiaightforward conduot, and purity and piety of life, it ambition enough for this world and the next. (Applause.) Did health and strength permit, glad would he have been to be amongst us. Well, Mr Evans has come up from Bngland to Wales, a big lift in itsell I-from a spot on the Mersey to the sanimit of a hill,-from the sound of busy crowds, steam whistles, and electric trams of a commercial cantre. to Rhos, tho City of Music, the strains of which unceasingly ring in our ears and lighten onr burdens. (Cheers.) May he depart feeling more than ever that Rbos is indeed the Queen of Song, and soon repeat his visit. I have now the privilege of asking him to put on the mantle of premiership, and wield the sceptre of authority. (Cheers.) The Rev. T. Pritchard (Vicar) acted as conductor, Mr W. M. Roberts, Wrexham, as musical adjudicator, and Mr Mathew Bowen acted most tastefnlly as accom- paBist. The following are the results of the choral competitions, in which a keen interest was taken Choral test piece, Jesu, Lover of my Soul" (J. Owen Jones), prize three guineas, together with a silver medal to the conductor. Two choirs entered, viz, Car o'r Dyffryn," leader, Mr Isaac Jones, Ponkey, and "Jerusalem Choir," leader, Mr Joseph Wright. After a. spirited competition tho prize was awarded to the first-named choir. Soprmio polo, "Bwthyn bach melyn fy Nhad," Miss Egan, Cefu Mawr, and Mips Tilly Thomas, Cefn Mawr, equal. Tenor solo, Perl fy Nwyfron," Mr Thomas Banks, Ponkey. Baritone so)o, Gogoniant i Gywrn (Dr. Parry), John Williams, Ponkey. The following pro- eramme of music was rendered :—Solo, L'?m y Cariadau," Madame Emily Wright Hagnef, \Vrex'l ham; solo, "A Dream Divine." Mr W. Morgan Jones; solo,Children asleep," Miss Franc??s Jones  violin solo, Mr S. A. Duce; solo, My Dreams, ( Madame B. Wright Hughes solo, The wouder of the deep," 'Mr J. Ellis Evana solo, There is a I' land," Miss Frances Jones; solo, "Bedd Llewelyn," Mr W. Morgan Jones. The various contributions given by the artistes were heartily encored. On the motion of Mr Philip Yorke, a vote of thanks I was passed to the Chairman, who briefly responded. both on behalf of himself and his father, Mr Edward Evansi, Bronwylfa, to whom kind reference had been made. j

MOLD. .L«L -=- I A TTT R 1 T 1.1 APPOINTMENT —we are iniormea mac ine nomina- tion by the members of the Mold Constitutional Club of Mr J. B. Marston, solicitor, to the post of local Conservative registration agent, rendered vacant by the death of Mr J. E. Davies, has been accepteJ, and that Mr Marston has received a notification of his appointment. FASHIONABLE MARRIAGE.—Great intereat is mani- fested in this locality in the marriage of Mr W. Hugh Cooke, of Colomendy, and Miss Philips, of Rhual. which was solemnised at St. Matthias' Church. Earl's Court, London, on Wednesday. The families of the contracting parties are well known and highly respected in this neighbourhood. and among the leg-ion of costly presents (a list of which will appear next week) are included some valuable gifts from the Mold district. DOMESTIC AFFLICTION.—A short time ago Miss McCarthy, head teacher of St. David's Catholic Schools, bronght her aged parents to share her home in Victoria-terrace. Both the old people were apparently in the enjoyment of good health, bnt on Monday last Mrs McCarthy was seized with paralysis, and is in a precarious condition. The dntiful daughter is the recipient of heartfelt sympathy from all quarters. THE HEv. DR. GASTALDI.—Moldavians will be interested to learn that the Very Rev. Dr. Gastaldi is about to be transferred from West Kirby to Plowden. The genial doctor was for some years the prieat in charge of St. David's Church, Mold, and during that time he was a prominent and popular figure in the life of the town. Dr. Gastaldi is a distinguished theologian, and literary fame has come to him under the nom de plume of J. B. Ausher." NONCONFORMIST MUNIFICENCE.—On Monday even- ing a meeting was held at the Bethesda Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, New street, in connection with the Web,h Calvinistic Methodist Century Fund, at which the Revs John Williams (Princes-road, Liverpool), and Griffith Ellis, M.A. (Bootle), were present as a deputation on behalf of the General Assembly to explain the nature of the fund, its origin and objects. The Rev. Robert Owen, Ty Draw, presided, and in the course of his introductory address he said the present was not the first occasion on which the denomination had collected a large sum of money thonah the effort to raise so large an amount as £100,000 was unprecedented. We understand that upwards of .E250 has already been promised, and great thingq are expected from the Calvinistic Methodist# of the Mold district. THE COUNCIL AND THE RAILWAY COMPANT -With regard to the alterations and additions now in pro- gress at Ifold Railway Station, some correspondence has passed between the Mold Urban Council and Lr)rd Stalbridge. A deputation of the council met Mr Bnllough, the London and North-Western Rail- way Company's engineer, and inspected the plans of the alterations. A special meeting of the council was subsequently held, and it was agreed to co:n- municate with Lord Stalbridge regarding the altera- tions, intimating that the council were prepared to send a deputation to meet him on the matter. The conncil suggested that the pladform shonl be widened and raised that the platform roof on the down plat- form should be extended so as to be even with that on the np-platform that provision should be made for gentlemen's waiting rooms, and that the approach to the station be improved as well. Lord Stalbridge has intimated that he will give the matter his immediate attenti n PICTURESQUE WEDDING AT THE PARISH CHURCH. -At noon on :Thursday, a vast concourse of people assembled at the Parish Church, to witness the celebration of the nuptials of Mr David Stephen Morgans, second son of the late Mr Morgan Morgans, of the Alyn Steel Tin Plate Company, and Miss Emily Cartwright, eldest daughter of Mr John Cartwright, Bromfield House, and a niece of Mr Thos. Cartwright. general manager of the Wrexham, Mold, and Connah's Quay Railway Company. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Herbert Evans (junior curate) in the absence on the continent of the Rev. J. P. Poole-Hughes (Vicar). The bride, who was given away by her father, was exqnisitely attired in white silk rimmed with Brusaels net and orange blossom, and full court train of white silk. She wore a white tulle veil with cornet of real orange blossom and carried a shower bouquet the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Miss Eva Cartwright (sister of the bride), Miss Maggie Morgans (sister of the bride- groom), Mis Amy Cartwright (cousin of the bride), and Miss Annie Arthy. The costumes of the bridesmaids consisted of white Liberty muslin, trimmed with Valenceanes lace, fischus and white net with turquoise blue chiffon Bashes and white crinoline iitraw hats, trimmed with pink shaded roses, white tulle and black velvet rosettes. They bore gold pendants set with crystals and suspended by gold chains, together with shower bouquets of pink roses, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was accompanied by his brother, Mr M. W. Morgans, who acted in the capacity of beat man. After the ceremony a reception was held at Bromfield House in a large marquee erected for the occasion, and later in the afternoon the happy pair left for London en route for the Continent, where the honeymoon will be spent. The brides' going-away costume consisted of an Indigo blue tFLilor-made coat and skirt, hat of Tuscan straw with trimmings of shaded roses and black tulle. The wedding presents formed a superbly handsome collection.

HOLT AND PARNDON. I I HE fSTRAwr.KitiiY bEAsoN.— lhe season actually commenced on Monday, and the picking was pretty general. It is just a week later than usual. The berriea are very tine, but the crop is scanty in several places, Rolld the pennon, it is feared, will be rather a short on". The weather is abnormally cold, and heavy rttins have for the last week descended almost daily.

MARFORD. I DEATH OF AX OLD INIIAMTANT.—There passed awa.y on Tuesday last we,1\ Mr Thomas Davies, at the advanced age of 85. lIe had iiveel in Marford, with the exception of a brief interval, the whole of his life, and was buried in the Rossett Church Yard on Thursday. GWERSYLLT. I THE CONGREGATIONAL Ciii-Eca —On Sunday and Monday the anniversary services were held, when the Rev. T. and Mrs L'oyd, of CoKvyn Bay. were the spccial preachers. Several hymns and authems were sung by the choir, and collections were made in aid of the ch urch funds. PAIUSH COUNCIL —At the last meeting of this body there were present :—Messrs John Parsonage, in the chair, R. Overhead, L. Cotterhill, T. Evans, John llob^L-ts, C. J. parsonage, W. Davies, S. Jones, and A Wynne, with Mr James Price, clerk.—The Clerk reportea having written to the local police constables r. rc-feret,.ce to the great comolaiuts in the parish as ite the practice of gate-lift n^.— Letters were read from Mr S. Mo-is, M.P.. stating that the question of better poatal facilitie-i for Gvorsvilt was having the attentiou of the Postmaster General.—Mr Oswell liury, clerk to the Wrexham Rural District Council, wrote stating that in the opiniou of that Council the road over Litty Hall bridge was not a public highway, and referring tbe matter back again to the Parish Ciuncil,-It was resolved that other evidence be collected to prove that the road is and always has been a public one, and that the matter ba brought up again in six months' tiine.-The Council were called upon to elect two new councillors in place of Mr J. T. F<dwards, West Ward, and Mr W. Thomas, East Ward, wh-i have been absent six months.—The Rev. Ward Williams, of Broaghton, and Mr W. Phoenix were elected.

VRON. I MARRIAGE.— un Wednesday morning xanvvron was all alive with the celebration of a marriage which was solemnised between MIss Mary Elizabetb (Lizzie) Jones, sixth daughter of Mr Isaac Jones, grocer, and Mr Jeremi&h Lewis, fourth son of the laie Mr Johu Lewis, Adwy. Tne m¡¡,rril1.ge took place in the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, which looked very pretty with the arch of white fljwers and green leaves over the gateway, pat up by some interested friends. This being the first wedding that has taken place in this chapel, Mr and Mrs Lewis were pre- sented with a beautiful family Bible bound in morocco. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of white alpaca, trimmed with white satin, lace, orange blossom, aud pearls, with hat of white chiffon and feathers to match. The bridesmaids were Miss Agnes Jones, sister of the bride, and MIES Sarah Ann Williams, Vron, their dresses being of salmon, pink nun's veiling, trimmed with cream lace and black baby ribbon, with hats of white crape. They carried bonquets, given by the bridegroom. Mr Lewis, of Liverpool (brother), acted as best man. Two little girls dressed in white carried the bride's trail, they being both nieces. The ministers who officiated were the Rev. J. Felix, Coedpoeth, and the Rev. Enoch Anwyl, Adwy, asiiated by the Revs. O. Mathias, and Robert Lewis (brother of the bride- groom). The happy pair left for Morecoinbe Bay, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's travelling dress was of electric blue and white, trimmed with military braid. The presents were both costly and numerous.

TOO LATE TO BE CLASSIFIED. gIRKENHEAD gHOW. AUGUST 3, 4, & 6. Preisident:-W. H. LEVER, ESQ. PRIZES EXCEED JGG 800 Additional Classes for Horaea and Cattle. Prizes increased in all Sections. Entries positively Close 19th July (Post). By order of the Executive, ARTHUR H. EDWARDSON, Secretary 6, Hamilton-square, Birkenhead. r PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. MAECHV:iEL AND DISTRICT. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION will be JL held, by the kind permission of Mrs Piercy, at MARCHWIBL HALL, on FttlDAY, AUGUST 24ih. Schedules and Entry Forms tor Sports can be obtained from the honorary Secretary, d A. A. WALKER, Marchwiel. RICHARD Francis's (Cocùpoeth) Draw,- JL? 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