Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

TILiJ COMING ELECTION. .1^.1 much that is perplexing in the i.I::icai there is one thing at least ■ arc. A day comes as surely to tj uruiucins as to individuals, when each i rt jiire to receive its share of praise or The }iresont Government is drawing ar its kiiv of reckoningn, and rumour has u xciipicd lixiug the date. There seems aejuceniits of opinion that next mouth a-, t-xtrcjuely busy, for it is thought "• u i:s close will discover which party is to  f' 1 E. f ia.rui the Jestiny of this great Empire for a seven years or less. There wanting signs that the General is no: far from us, and it therefore au act of wisdom to prepare. One i;i'(at faults of the Government in -i:tvrs military lias been their indifference :Ljrc unprepareùness. They went 'r u handful of men, and declared ■ Hi"th or two would see the end of the L" have now in South Africa the •array we have ever sent from our !>.vc been fighting just a year. "■ -v>r do tor us to follow that bad au 1 so we must be ready. The L:' -a.- iieicabouts are well prepared. In llcal:^]. R,»reughs, Mr Clement Edwards T u0 for Liberalism and for Labour. iicu in the whole of the '1 claim to the gratitude n All hfs is so n All lif.8 :ts fought lor the workers, and ■ --o' the sjiloudid service he has .iidrcn, his claims to a seat in aid be indisputable. Lat he •i'H'li more, and unless we y ad the sigus of the times, and as Mr Edw?.rds' splendid fight- 7 wlien the day of polling comes, ]L>I Uorcughs will once more stand The Conservatives have as tin,- Hon. G. T. Kenyon, who • ii:t' noble Roman of old, come > the tail ol the plough to save the city. I)airjr< Kenyon returned to his ;J ¡¡!tor ¡jghtillg a loosing battle. We !) 'hlJ1. that he will again return to his aa.1 jiursuits and leave politics alone, to his country in educational ■ :k. We hope so, and believing "-MI his zeal for his party should im to meander over the course iLl former days, lie ran so well. l-n!jig]js}ii»e, Mr Samuel loss will ion the Liberal cause and will turned. He obtained a huge I t-j i; Jvnt time, and although it is perhaps •Jto expect that it will be increased, a-'u?!;J services to Liberalism and ".1;/11 < ai.n,,t Le forgotten. Hr Mo38 is at tiie enviable position of being l" "i ponent. Bitt names are men- r, W&tkia Williams Wynn is spoken 'lucstion if his troop-raising ?-h; wi? (;?uQ? for as mub as some ? '??,)' '? r')K -:<f;t is the Khaki fever is abating, c:(),,ni,,e the splendid services •-A-av i;1 buittli Africa, the heroism of Lt,.toundiii,stul)iclity of some liters, it is not enough to win a i J¡'¡r. iJ-t a' Kl<.ction upon. Then "a dis- v^h-lK(] ??'vcr from London ?s men- ?i.  aud we sliail n?o  a. al, and we shall give him a urt- W'.ictkue when he comes, for East (¡Li, "1 be dis- b.?,"??''c-, like Mr Moss, would be dis- if there was ? *xoe, no R?ht, but l ,? ?''R??-over. East Denbi?bshire is as 1"'••^ i blo, and the Tories know it. ?'. "'I" 'sibic, and the Tories know it.   Le Lxpected that in West Denbigh- ^-U(- TJ r ^^rbcrt Roberts will have no fight, ?:}"' ?.?lent services as well as his strong position do not make the prospect of winning the seat an easy one. In Flintshire Mr S. Smith will again seek re-election, and in the Boroughs Mr Herbert Lewis will again come forth to do battle for the party of progress. It IS possible that in both divisions battles will be fought, but it is vain to expect that the gentlemen we have named will be loft out in the cold. Mr Herbert Lewis has done splendid services for Wales, and these cannot be overlooked. Mr Smith has done useful work in several directions, and with equal earnestness has sought to purify the Church and the Stage. This is work which must be done, and Mr Smith has the zeal and the earnestness necessary to do it. A few days more and it is possible definite news of the dissolution will be to band. We hope the voters will not think that it is going to be a khaki election only. As a matter of fact, the nation has had quite enough of a spirited foreign policy. The people at home want some little attention. We want to know how we arc to pay the £ 70,000,030 or so which this South African war has cost. It is not im- probable that, as the contest developes, the question of the money and how it is to be raised by a nation none too wealthy individually, will be considered. We have bad our ears and eyes gratified with the souud of trumpet and blaze of colour. Now we have to Pay, pay, pay," and the bill is large, and many of us think we have paid too much for our whistle.

PERSONAL. I The Maiquis of Salisbury left Schlucht on his return to this country on Wednesday evening, and arrived in London on Thursday. His Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd, who is some- what indisposed, has appointed Mr Alfred H. Huegg, Q.C., the well-known authority on the Workmen's Compensation Act, to serve as his deputy on the North Wales county court session for the next month or so. On Monday, Mrs W. H. Gladstone arrived from Scotland at Hawarden Castle, where Miss Helen Gladstone is staying. Mrs W. H. Gladstone was accompanied by Master William Gladstone (the heir to the estate), and his sisters the Misses Evelyn and Constance Gladstone. The probate of the will and codicil of the late Mrs Ellen Roskell, of Stokyn, Holywell, widow of the late Mr George Potts Roskell, who died on July 18th last, was granted by the principal Probate Registry on 18th inst. to Francis Thorn- hill Maddock, of Walmer Villa, New Brighton, and t'rancis Lynch, of Glascoed. near Wrexham, the executors named therein. The estate has been sworn at C25,062 3s 63, and the testatrix, utter giving numerous legacies, including the fol- lowing :— £ 500 to the Bishop of Menevia (Dr. Francis Mostyn). -2400 to the Pantasaph Monastery, and £50 to the Liverpool Catholic Blind Asylum, bequeaths the residue of her estate to her niece, Mrs Mary Ann Bridges.

WREXHAM. I OMISSION.—In our report of the funeral of Mr Burton, of Minera, last week, we inadvertently omitted the name of Mr T. H. Mitchell, Ofl Minera, from the list of those present. RUNAWAY.—On Thursday as a horse and trap belonging to Messrs Soames and Co., brewers, was going along Chester-street the horse bolted. Fortunately the horse was stopped before any damage was done. MESSRS JONES AND SON'S HORSE SALE.—We would call the attention of farmers and others having good horses to dispose of to the above sale, which will bo held on Saptember 27th and 28th. Entries should be sent in by Monday next. The last sple was the most successful ever held, and a grand lot of buyers have promised to attend the forthcoming sale. THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOK.—This event is held in Liverpool next week, and special trains will be run to the city by the Great Western Railway on Tuesday and Friday, and by the Wrc-xham, Mold, and Connalrs Quay Railway on each day. On Thursday and Friday special lute trains will leave Ssacombe at 11.15 p.m. (Landing Stage 11 p.m.), and Oil Saturday at 10 p.m. (Landing Stage 9.45 p.m.) ST. JAII,:r; TIIEATKE.—Commencing on Monday next, the and two following nights, the boards (If this popular place of amusement will be occupied wÜh Mi?s LUi.tu M. Dtimieÿ' Com- pany, direct from the Dl<e of York'.? and Terry's Theatre, Lj?loo, with the highiy succe??fill ¡ comedy, The Happy Life." The piece has been most highly spokei of by the entire Loudon and provincial press. ) BEGGING —At the Wrexham Borough Police i Court, on Thursday, before Captain Gladstoue, John Anderson (62), a native of Aberdeen, who bore a strong resemblance to Oom Paul, was charged by P.C. Elias Davies with beggiog.-orhe officer stated that at seven o'clock the previous ¡ evening he was on duty in High-street, when complaints were made that defendant was going from shop to shop begging. There were also complaints about him in the afternoon. Defendant at each shop produced a begging letter, in which ) lie set forth that he had once held the position of I railway clerk in two departments on the London and North-Western Railway, but that the changed conditions of the service had brought about his downfall. Defendant was in drink, and being a nuisance to the town, was locked up. —A fine of 2s 6.1 and costs was imposed, with the alternative of seven days. He went to prison. ELDER, DEMPSTER, AND Co. PICNIC.—On Satur- day ]&st the annual picnic of Messrs Elder.. Dempster, and Co.'s marine and engine depart- ments was held at Llangollen, accompanied by the band under the control of Mr A. Cornish. The party proceeded from Seacombe (Wirral Railway) at eight o'clock in the morning to Wrexham, thence in wagonettes to Llangollen. On arriving there dinner was served at 12 30 in the Assembly-rooms, Castle-street. The party then separated to visit the many places of interest, leturning for tea at five o'clock. After tea, a resolution was passed thanking the firm for their linancial assistance, also the superintendents (Captain W. P. Thompson, R.N.R., and Mr W. G. B. Alder), for granting the day's holiday. At 6.30 the party re-embarked in wagonettes for Wrexham, thence by train, arriving at Seicombe at 10 30 During the day selections of masic were splendidly rendered by the band. The picnic programme was arranged by Messrs Doan and Dawson, and was carried out to entire satis- faction. The weather being fine, the day's outing was unique. RECOGNITION SERVICEs.-On Friday the recogni- tion services in connection with the settlement of the ILev. Joseph Beaupvc, of Spurgaon's College, London, and formerly a rnissioniry ;n South Africa, as pastor of the Wrexham (Brad jv-road), Brymbo, and Holt Baptist Churches, took place in the Bradley road Chapel. In the afternoon the Hev., J. B. Morgan, of Chester, preached to a large congregation, and later a public tea, to which a goodly number sat down, was held in the Bellevue C.M. Chapel, kindly lent for the occasion. The tea-makers were :— Miss D. Jones, Mrs Connah, Miss Millington, and J'.IissEdwards,Brymbo; Mrs LewisandMiss Lewis, liolt Mrs Simon Jones, Mrs Robert Jones, Mrs Martin, Mrs Davies, Miss Davies, Mrs M. D. Jones, and Miss Jones, Wrexham. Alderman Simon Jones presided over the evening meeting, when the Rev. Dr. McCaig, B.A., Ll.D., principal of Spurgeon's College, delivered the cha.rge to the chnrches and pastor, prayer being offered by the Revs. E. K. Jones. Brymbo, and O. Tidman, Buckley. Short a. ddresses of welcome were given by Mr H. Braine, Brymbo, Mr W. Thomas, Wrexham, and Mr T. Lewis, Holt. The chapel was crowded to overflowing, many being unable to gain admission. Altogether the services were a great success, and the welcome given to the pastoi was warm ana nearty. THE WORKHOUSE.—Mr Philip Yorke, of Erddig, whose kindness to the inmates of the above institution has become really proverbial, enter- tained them for the second time this year to a bountiful tea. at Erddig on Friday. The weather was beautifully fine, and old as well as young greatly enjoyed the drive to Erddig, which was accomplished in conveyances kindly placed at their disposal by the tradesmen of the town. Over 200 availed themselves of the outing, the Master (Mr Cartwright) being in charge of the adults, and the schoolmaster (Mr Weaver) in charge of the children, who numbered over sixty. Tea was provided on the lawn, which commands such a charming view of the surrounding country, and subsequently the 'I 'I 'I delighted gOlsts indulged in coating on tne laKe. being taken around by the squire himself. The children also romped to their hearts' content. Before leaving each man was given a briar pipe and half- an-ounce of tobacco, the non-smokers and women being presented with tea and sugar, and the children deceived some beautiful presents, includ- ing dominoes, draughts, dolls, caps, etc. The presents were handed to the recipients by the ff on. Mrs Maddox, assisted by several ladies and Mr Yorke. On the call of the master, loud cheers were given to the hospitable host and hia assist- ants, and a return home being made the house was reached about eight o'clock, all having spent a very pleasant time. The drivers of the convey- ances were afterwards entertained to supper at the wwkhouse. li"">Ts, LIMU'K:> —It is announced iu respect of i Bo ).. cash chemists (Western), Limited, thiit t *-e t, it,fer books will be closed from September I 17 1, 30fh inclusive, for the purpose of pre- p-it: warrants for the fourteenth quarterly div. '<.t tt"? rstfe of 6 per cent. per annmn on the |> .ence | VVHY SMITH LEFT Hone." The Strand Comedy Company, under the direction of Mr Hor.. eo Lingard, produce with the original org i nised London companv. at the St. James's Tlie,t,rt-, Wrexham, on Friday and Saturday, the 2U: and 22ad inst.. this great London and New York success. It i; certainly one of tha funnjps farcical comedies yet brought before a Wrexham audience. TH"t-T FROM THE PARISH C;JI:KCH.—B.-tWE. n five p.m o:i tlw 6th September av-i ii-tlf ;;ist three on Frill. V. September 7th, the lock was taken from an offertory box at the entrance to the Parish Chirr. and the contents stolen. The collection box i-i for the receipt of sab-icriptions fov the restoration of the Parish Church, and it is stated that there were donations i" i-, at the time amounting to over Church is opelt t,) the public ditily from six a. m. to five p. m., but ir i- impossible to trace the culprit, as no one was about at the time. It is stated that this is the third time the offertory box has been broken open. SCHOOL BOARI>.—The ord inary meeting of the Board was he!d at the Clerk's office last week, when there ware present: Tha lbv. Morgan Jones (chairman), 3Ir T. G. L^tvis (vice-chairman), Messrs W. Lewis, W. Lloyd Hughes, and Maurice Jones, with Mr L1. Roe-Brown (clerk).—Mr T. Owen Roberts and Miss L, Newnes, teachers at the Llanfynydd and Abermorddu Schools re- spectively, sent in their resignations. The attendance officer, Mr E. Williams, reported the following attendances for the past tw? months :— Abermorddu School, mixed department, 162 4, infants 92 1; Llanfynydd 93 7, infants 477; Bridge End, mixed 76, infants 63 5; Penyffordd 92.8 total increr.se on last year, 11.5. THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY.—During the half-year ended 31st August, 1900, the Wrexham and District Branch of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (local office, Alexandra Villas. Wrexham Fechan, Wrexham), has investigated 81 complaints affacting the wel- fare of 233 children, and involving 103 offenders. Action was taken as follows :—Warned 76, prose- cuted 3 (convicted 2, discharged 1), dealt with in other ways2 penalties: one month's imprisonment with hard labour and £ 1 17s 6<1 in fines; two of the children died. The Society's inspector made 238 supervision visits. Nature of cruelties: Neglect and starvation 71, ill-treatment and assault 7, abindonmeut an- exposure 2, im- morality I.-Edward Hnghes, local hon. sec. THE REForm CLUB.-The Reform Club, which under the old auspices is in liquidation, is to be re-organised on what it is hoped will prove suc- cessful lines. A syndicate of six local gentlemen have taken the premises, and these gentlemen met on Monday evening and appointed Mr Thomas Lewis, accountant, as secretary pro. tem. The gentlemen who have thus interested them- selves in the maintenance of such elegantly ap- pointed premises are the Mayor (Councillor Thomas Jones), Mr W. R. Evans, Mr E. Birkett Evans, Mr Wynn Evans, Mr Wm. Martin, and Mr Alfred Fletcher. It is intended to utilise the lower rooms for the present, and the subscription for the year will be El Is. The club will b" carried on as heretofore, with the exception that no intoxicants will be sold. The members will have a voice in the management of the club, because the Executive Committee will be com- posed of the six members of the syndicate, and four representatives from the members. Parts of the building will be let to the Wrexham Borough Liberal Association for the purpose of holding meetings. I WREXHAM AND DISTRICT ASSISTANT TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION.—A meeting of the general committee of this association was held at the Beard School, Wrexham, on Tuesday evening. Mr Elias Jones presided. It was agreed to nominate Mr Carr for the vice-presidency of the National Federation of Assistant Teachers Mr Allen Croft for the treasuryship, and Mr Boulter for the secretary- ship. Mr Scott Jones (Wrexham Board) and Mr John Jones (Penygelli Board) were chosen as delegates for the forthcoming conference at Man- chester. It was also decided to submit the follow- ing resolutions to the annual conference First, That this conference is of opinian that no teacher should b3 held either directly or indirectly responsible for more than forty children also, That this conference is of opinion that assistant mistresses employed in infant schools should be paid the same rate of wages as those employed in girls' schools, and that women teachers in boys' schools should be paid at the same rate as men teachers in the same." Mr Elias Jones, the president of the Wrexham Association, having been appointed to the headmastership of Rhos National School, resigned his office.—Mr Scott Jones (secretary) said the association while con- gratulating Mr Elias Jones upon his well deserved promotion deeply regretted his retirement from It their association. As member of the committee and chairman he had always devoted himself heartily to all movements connected with assist- ant teachers. He also congratulated him upon his marriage and wished him every success in his labours.—Mr Gordon Griffiths endorsed the remarks of Mr Scott Jones and Mr Elias Jones returned thanks, and said he would still continue to do his utmost to improve the lot of the assistant te.LCliers. -.Ilr John Jones (Penygelli) was then elected president of the Wrexham Association, and Miss Pritchard (Rhosddu) vice-president. It was decided to hold the next quarterly meeting of the association at Penygelli. The usual votes of thanks terminated the meeting. FREE LIBRARY COMMITTEE.—The monthly meet- ing of this committee was held on Tuesday, when there were presentYr John Francis, chairman, Mr J. Hopley Pierce, vice-chairman, Mrs Actou, Messrs E. M. Jones, A. N. Palmer, Simon Jones, F. H. Hawkins, E. Hughes, F. Macrae, and J. C. S. Brockbank, with Mr R. Gough, librarian.- Letters apologising for absence were received from Mr John Reid, and the Rev. E. Worthington Powell.—The Librarian reported that the number of volumes issued from August 14 to September 10, from the circulating department was 1162, a decrease of 318 as compared with the correspond- ing period of last year. From the lending depart- ment for use in the Reading Room there had been issued five vo!nmes, a decrease of sixteen from the reference department 62, an increase of 22; from the local library 2, a decrease of 1, and from the reference department for home use 1, a decrease of 1. The presents received smce the last meeting included—" Thirty-nine Cantos from the Dwina Commedi,t of Dante" (translated into English verse by C. Potter), from the publishers, Messrs Digby Long & Co., London, and Calendar of the University College of Wales for 1899- 1900" from the Aberystwyth College.—Mr Hopley Pierce said the secretary, Mr Frater, who was away from home had asked him to mention that the offer he had received for the sixty-nine volumes which they had deoided to withdraw from circulationjwas so paltry—5s—that bad he been present he should hive suggested that the committee make a present of them to the Fever Hospital, the Infirmary or the Workhouse.—The Chairman: Do they burn the books at the Infirmary? Mr Macrae: I think so. The Chair. man: It would only be another way of getting rid of them then.—Mr Simon Jones said he thought the books would be acceptable at the Workhouse, as that Institution was becoming mote and more the resort of old and worn out people.—Mr Macrae moved that the books be sent to the Workhouse as a gift from the committee.—Mr Palmer seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. WREXHAM AND DISTRICT GROCERS, BAKERS, AND PROVISION DEALERS ASSOCIATION.—A largely attended general meeting of this Association was held on Tuesday evening, under the presidency of his Worship the Mayor of Wrexham (Coun- cillor Thomas Jones.)-The Committee appointed at the last general meeting reported that in accordance with instructions they had issued a prospectus among the traders of the town and district setting forth the objects and advantages of the Association, with a. most gratifying response.—The Mayor, in his opening remarks, expressed his gratification at the success which had attended the movement and at so lange an attendance that evening, which was au augury of an exceedingly strong association.—Alderman Benson congratulated the Mayor upon the success ful installation of the Association prior to the expiration of his mayoral year. As a trader in the town of twenty-eight years' standing he had frequently felt the need of an association, and he was most gratified at the support which the movement had secured. He wished to ex- press his entire concurrence with everything that had been done thus far in the establishment of the Association. He had been un:\bie to attend the meetings of the committee hitherto, owing to absence m foreign parts "—the Isle of Man —(laughter)—but he was perfectly cognisant of i what had been going on, and he congratulated the committee upon the business-like manner in which they had performed their work. The following gentlemen were unanimously appointed as vice-presidents of the Association, viz. :—Mr W. A. Wright, Puleston Mill Mr J. Hardwick, Cobden Mill Mr Alderman Benson, Mr H. B. Dutton, Wrexham and Chester: Mr Edward Hooson, J.P., Rhos amd Mr Edward Jones, Beehive, Brymbo. Mr Akred Neobard Palmer, F.C.S., of Wrexham, was appointed as analyst ts the Association. The following gentlemen were appointed as an Emergency Committee, viz. :-The President (e.r-officio), Mr Alderman Benson, Mr W. J. Williams, Mr W. Jones, Mr W. B. Phillips, and Mr Fredk. Stevens. All tradesmen wishing to join the Association may obtain full particulars from the Hon. Treasurer, Mr W. J. Williams the Hon. Secretary, Mr W. B. Phillips or the General Secretary, Mr S. M. Hughes, accountant, 1, High-street, by whom subscriptions will be received. ACCIDENT. After leaving the Coniti-rritt Hotel, in College-street, on Wednesday evening an old man. named Henry Scott, fell a victim to the dangerous gully that runs before the iinne and tumbler!, sustaining a crushed hip. With much promptitude r.c. Jeffries and Andrew lviberts removed him to the Infirmary on the ambulance car, buo finding here no indication of a fracture he was taken to the Workhouse, where he now lies. LOCAL PATENT.- The following abridged des- cription is specially drawn for the Wre.cham AilrertUer. by Messrs Hughes and Young, patent agents. 55 and 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., 10.707. tobacco pipes, patentee, Mr G. Ho-ye, 26, Grosvenor roai, Wrexham, Den- bighshire. One or more small pp-ssagss are formed in the wall of the bowl from the top and opening into tie lower part of the bov. These passages admit air while smoking, to effect more complete combustion of the tobacco in the lower part of the bowl, etc. SALE OF AIR FRANK ALMfANDS PIGS.—Mes-rs I Frank Lloyd and Sons conducted the auwe important sile at Wrexham on Thursday. There was a large attendance of buyers, nearly all the principal breeders in England being represenlei. The highest price of the day was paid by the Earlof Ellesmere's representative for the large white sow Wrexham Hawthorn the same buyer also secured "Wrexham Venns" and Wrexham Minera," at Ibgs and 17igs re- .3pect.ively. Wrexham Heatherbell" was pur- chased by Mr Walker, Wigan, for 15-A; Wrex- hf,m Gem II." was knocked down at 13gs to Mr Hope,Scarborough ;"Wrr>xham Jason," lligs,toMr Albert Armitage, of Nottingham; "Wrexham Bessie," lOJgs, to Mr J. P. Smith, Evesham Wrexham Juno II. lOgs, to Mr Davies, West Bromwich large white gilt, 12gs, to Mr Prescott, Liverpool; also large white sow, Ruby," 14j-gs. Six months' old gilts realised up to 8gs, and younger ones up to bgs.

MR. CLEMENT EDWARDS. Mr Clement Edwards, the Liberal and Labour candidate for the Denbigh BorDUghs, aud hiti wife, are at present staying in Wrexham. Mr Clement Edwards, along with Captain Hill, gave the award on Saturday in the Hull shipping trade dispute. For four days they had sat taking evidence, and they decided to grant a Saturday half-day holiday and certain improvements in the conditions of employment. Both sides have ex- pressed themselves as gratified with the resu t. In view of the approaching general election, Mr Clement Edwards has had to decline an invitation to give a series of lectures in the United States on the subject of the housing of the working classes, in connection with a society in New York formed for the purpose of promoting better houses among the working classes. Mr Edwards, it will be remembered, is the author of a well-known work on this subject, published under the title of No room to li ve," and he has also written extensively in reference to his own investigations as special commissioner of the Daily Seic*. For the same reason Mr Edwards has been unable to accept an invitation to address the annual meeting of the Finsbury and City Teachers (N.T.U.) Association in October.

WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Thnrsday, present: Captaiu Griiffth-Boscawen, chairman Mr Snnon Jones, vice-chairman; Miss Jones. Sir Robert Egerton, K.C.S.I., the Rev. E. Anw) I, Messrs T. P. Jones-Parry, W. Wiide, George Oroinar, G. J Findlay, J. A. Harrop, Thomas Jones, Esciusham Below Edward Evans, W. H. Lancelot, John Rjberts, Gwersyllt J Allen, Gaoree Clarke, J. Roberts, Hinert E. Lloyd Jones, W. Evaua, G. Hey ward, f. B. Taylor, aud W. E. Samuel, with Mr Mr J. Oswell Bary, clerk. THE LATE Nlit BURTON, OF MIXERA. Before proceeding with the business of the Board, the chairman referred sympathetically to the loss they had sustained by the death of a very old and valued member of that Board, the lato Mr J. U. Burton, of Minera Hall, who had parsed away from them at a comparatively early age. Mr Burton qualified as a magistrate about fifteen or sixteen years ago, and in due time became, nuder the old a.nd wa.a a. very regalm; system an (j ofi< io guardian, and was a very regular attendant at tueir mc-eiings. Afterwards, on the introduction of the new system, Mr Burton was unanimously elected a guardiau by his own parish, and he iial sat on that Baard ever since. He need not say antning more. irthey all knew him, and regretted very much that indifferent h.altn hud prevented tiii regular attendance at the Boardjmeel- jngs for the past two years or so. Previously to that lie took a very -,r,2.,tt interest in everything that coa- cerned the welfare of the poor, and of his kindness and liberality of heart they all knew. He moved that the clerk be instructed to write to Mrs Burton expressing the deep sympathy of the Board with her in her bereavement, and acknowledging the admirable services rendered by him to the Bjard in the past. Mr Jo-in Roberts, Minera, siconde i the motion, which was carried in silence. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master (Mr Cartwright) acknowledged with thanks sixty volumes of novels from the Wrexham Free Library Committee, and pap-irs from Mr A. N. Palmer, Wrexham. Mr Pr>ilip Yorke kindly enter- tained the inmates an 1 children a1; Erddig on the previous Friday, and Mrs Dixon desirad to entertain the children tha following day at Tae Clappers. TUE ESTIMATE. The Clerk produced the estimate of expenditure for the half-year clnJing Ldy Day, 1901, which was as f illows :-Cominan chtr,_Yes at 4d in the £ £ 4,007 91 81 county rate (same as last year), S4,320 13 j 8d other separate charges, £ 73 Is total, £ 8.401 13? 41. Deduc: credit balance (treasurer), X2,300 add to carry on, iE3,000 total amount required, £ 9,101 133 43, its against iE8,497 for the corresponding period of last year. TUe Chairman said the increase in the estimate was no doubt due to the high price of materials. A membsr remarked that the estimUe for the Ruthin Union wLLe X300 less. The Chairman nuved that the estimate be approved, and that the issue of calls be deferred to the end of October, in order to ascertain the exact I amount of the county rate. This was agreed to. POOR-LAW CONFERENCE. I The Chairman reminded the Board of the Poor- law Conference, which is to be held at Dolgeliey on Tuesday aud Wednesday next, and expressed a hope that those of the members who were able would do their utmost to attend. VACCINATION. A circular letter was received from the Derby Union, asking the gnitrziipnb to support them in their efforts to do away with the Vaccination Act, which had proved to be a failure in their union. The Chairman It is not a failure here. I don't think the Board would be prepared to go in for that at present. The cjmmunication was allowed to lie on the table. STATISTICS FOR WliVK ENDING SEPT. 5TH, 1900. umber ill the house 257 Previous week 256 Corresponding week last year 239 Vagrants relieved—Men 35, women 6, children 1 42 DD. la.st,year-Icl1 59, womcn 7, children 2 fBa Imhecile in the house 41 In School—Hoys 23. irls 31 60 Receiving industrial training—Boys 11, girls 10 21 OUT-RELIEF Jlr Cheethain £ 12 12s 2il to 117 persons. llr Owen £ 39 18s 0a to 437 „ Mr VViiliams £ 65 83 Od to C01 „ FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 12IH, 1900. Number in the huuse 258 Ilrevious week 257 Corresponding week last year 243 Vagrants relieved—Men 37, women C, children 0 43 Do. last year—Men 33, women 5. children 0 38 Imbeciles in the house 41 In School—Hoys 33. fiirls 31 61 Keceiving industrial training—I-ioys 10, girls 9 19 OUT-BEL'KF. Mr Cheethain £ 12 Is 61 to IJ7 persons. Mr Owen £39 1(1s 611 to 431 „ Mr VViiliams 160 3. 61 to 587 „

THE WYNNSTAY HOUNDS AT MARCHWIEL. A GRAND MORNING'S SPORT. The Wynnatay Park were due at L'wynokk a., on Wednesday, at live a.m., and a good company were present to welcome them. Amongst others were noticed :—General the flon, Sanvage Mostyn, Captain Cottou, Erbistock Hall Dr. Richfmoud, Overton Mr Murk-.ss, Messrs Heasman, Wrexham Messrs Jones, Bansor Bitiik; Officers R W.F &-c., &c. The covers were only productive of a good dog fox which easily got away, and then a move was made to the covers at Marchwiel Station, which were found to be swarming with foxes, youo;* and old and middle aged. Immediately the hounds were put in they gave tongue, and in a very short time a fox was on fco:, but his requiem was soon snng by the pack. The hounds were soon a,sain at work, and bustled the foxes hither and thither. However, Reynard for some reason was getting the best of the business, but it was eventually fouu'd that thay were hiding in a drain. Then the fuu commenced. The drain was opened, and three foxes dashed out, two of which got away in the cover, but the other one, after a littie dodging, was laid low. The two foxes which were hiding in cover were next requisitioned, and after a good bit of bntliu one was killed. Then the drain was again inspected, and is was still good for another fox, which was soon accounted ior. The wood was scoured, and another fox was soon num- bered amongst the dead. Another move was made for the drain, and there was yet another fox in hiding. He was a wiry customer, however, and proved a little too much for his pursuers. Azain the dram was requisitioned, and two more foxes were found there, but they got clear away. It was a capital morning's sport, and lasted five hours, every second of which was brimful of excitement.

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I THE COMING ELECTION. We (Liverpool Courier) have good reason for saying that the dissolution of the present Parliament hail now been tiaally gettled, and that the genera) election will take place in the early part of next month, October. A Liverpool correspondent telegraphs that leading; members of the Conservative party in that city have received an intimation from the party headquarters i!l London that the general election will take place early in October. Thus all elections will be over throughout the country before the municipal and School Board elections. So far as Liverpool is con- cerned, the Parliamentary elections for nine divisions will be over by October '18. The Unionist party in Liverpool, which is considered to be admirably organised, will at once issue canvas books to the diviional representatives. The Liberals in the Tcnbrilge Division of Kent will not bring forward a candidate to contest the re-election of Capt. Griffith-Boscawen, who will return to Tonbridge Wells this month from Malta, where he has been doing garrison duty witb the West Kent Militia. EAST DENBIGHSHIRE. On Tuesday a. runonr was published that an "emiuent London barrister will oppose the re-election of Mr Moss, M.P. Upon inquiries made in official quarters of the Conservative party we are informed that no candidate's name has been submitted to them for that constituency. Our Ccfn correspondent writea:—A. report has been spread about here that the secretary of the Cefn and Kbosyme iie Liberal Association had received a letter from Mr Samuel Moss, M.P., stating tha t he was now entirely in their hands. Mr W. L. Williams, the secretary in question, however informed onr repre- sentative (when he called upon him the OLlier day) that he had had no letter whatsver, and as yet they had held no meetings relative to the forthcoming election. The Conservatives are also very qniet. TO OPPOSE MR MOSS. The Ilaiieli(,ter Gitai-ili(iii says :—It is rumoured that Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Wynnstay, ltiittbon, will be chosen by the Conservative party to oppose Mr Samuel Moss, M.P., for the representation of East Denbighshire. The party have already begull making preparations, and it is expected that a. deputa- tion will wait upon Sir Watkin immediately on his return from the Continent, which will be in the course of a fortnight's time. The same paper also says :—Mr Samuel Mo-fs, M P. for East Denbigh, has written to the secretary of the Cefn Mawr and Rhosymedre Liberal Association, Ruabon, stating that he is now entirely in the hands of his nnmerous constituents. Succeeding the late Sir G. Osborne Morgan, formerly Judge Advocate- General during :t Liberal administration, Mr 103i! was elected with an overwhelmina majority. It is stated in the constituency thas in all probability an eminent London barrister, whose identity has not yet been made known, will be adopted tn contest the seat in the Conservative interest. In West Denbigh- shire, where Mr Herbert Roberts was elected Liberal representative with a reduced majority, election matters are remarkably qaiet. ive learn that no letter from Mr Moss has been received. FLINT BOROUGHS. It is generally understood in the Flint Baronghs that the Conservative candidate at the forthcoming election, in opposition to the sitting member, Mr J. Herbert Lewis, will be Mr John Llovd-Price, J.P., of Glyn Abbot, Holy well. Mr Lloyd-Price i.i a native of the town, and a large owner of property in the district. He has always manifested great interest in local affairs, and has been chairman of the old local board. He was one of the promoters of the Mostyn- Flint Habitation of the Primrose League. and has beeu a magistrate of the county since 1883. Since the (leath of Mr Richard Stnkcy ha has acted as chairman of the llolywell Bench of magistrates. Ue was one of the first member? of the Flintshire County Council. It is understood that a meeting of the Con- servatives of the county will be held in the course of a few dny-i, after which the formal selection of Mr Lloyd-Pryce as the Conservative candidate for the borough constituency will in ail probability be an- nounced. MR CHAMBERLAIN ON ELECTION ISSUES. At a meeting of the South-Ea3t Darhpm Con- servative and Liberal Unio-iist Association, held on Monday, at which the Hon. Fred Lambton was elected as Unionist candidate ior the division, the following letter from Mr Chamberlain was rea.d :— Highbury, Mocr Green, Birmingham, September 8th, 1900. l: Dear Mr Backbouse,-I am much obliged for your letter, and have heard with great pleasure that Mr Fred Lambton is willing again to stand for South-East Durham. I 3incerely trust that his euergy and patriotisir- may be rewarded with success on the present occasion, and I shall be g!aJ to sea one member of the family, at least, supporting the Imperialist cause in the Hoase of Commons. I am aware, ag was to be expected from their past record, that Mr Limbtou'a brothers profess Imperialist opinions but they appear, nevertheless, to be willing to entrust the execution of the policy of which they approve to a party which has Sir Henry Campbeli-Bannerman, Sir William Flarcourt, and Mr Morley among their leaders, and the maiority of which, as at present constituted, are opposed to the war and to a satisfactory settlement. Whatever may be said of the present Govern- me;it, we are at least entitled to the credit of having seen from th"! fi:st the importance of the issue raisei by President Krnger's action, and of having deter- mined that that issue should be decided by peaceful negotiation, if possible but if not, by exerting the power of the Empire. Oar predecessors allowed the question to drift while they were in office, and since they have been ia Opposition many of them have I opposed the preparations which were m:. de and the whole policy of the war. I should mya? If seriously fear that if, by any canse'l they were now to return to odce. they wo?td be ready to throw awav, in connection with the settlement, the position which has been so hardly gained by the sacrifices of the war. I Mr Fred Lxmbton's position is not open to any of these criticisms, and is clear and consistent bat I hope that every elector who feels that the arrogant and arbitrary tyranny of the Boer Oligarchy, culminating in the invasion of Her Majesty's territories, requires to be dealt with with a strong hand, will support the Unionist candidate at the poll.—Believe ms, your very truly, J. CHAMBERLAIN.

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GOOD TEMPLARS. The twenty-seventh annual session of the above lodge was held this week in the populons district of Pontvpridd. The proceedings were commenced on Sunday, when special services were held in Peuuel Chapal, the preacher being the Rev. J. Tertius Phillips, Cardiff. In the evening an oneu-air meet- ing was held in the Square, when the Rev. W. Itees and Hev. W. J. Morris delivered stirring addresses. On Monday the representatives from the various lodges in the Principality be.-an to arrive, and a reception tea was prepared, when a large number were present, being followed by a pubtic meeting. when representatives from the following organisa- tions attended to extend to the Grand Lodge hearty welcome to Pontypridd :—Independent Order of Rechabites, Temperance Defence League, Graig Temperance Mission, United Temperance Council, Salvation Army, Church of England Temneranoe Society, Band of Hope Union. United Kingdom Alliance. The Grand Chief Templar suitably replied. During the proceedings the Hopkinstown Male Voice Choir give gdections, which were much appreciated. On Tuesday morning Grand Lodge opened for transaction of business, Bro. John Stanford, G.C.T., Wrexham. presiding, supported by Sister Mra Cock. G.V.T., Ebbw Vale Bro. A. Reddaway, G.C., Cardiff Bro. Edward Jones, G.S.J.T., Welshpool Bro. (Rev.) H. Hughes, G.E.S., Briton Ferry end other officers. The reports of the various officers were then presented, by which the total membership in adult mid juvenile branches was shown to be 9,767, while the finances, though uhowing a slight balance against the Order, were on the whole con- sidered satisfactcry. The report of the Credential Committee showed that fifty-six lodges were repre- sented by fifty-eight delegates. In addition there were sixty members initiated, which with a number of past representatives brought the number present ILt this session to 130. The report of the committee on the condition of the order ciage(I much dis- cussion. owing to certain irregularities in connection with one lodge, but matters were subsequently put right. The session was addressed by Bro. S. C Johnson, J.P., G.C.T. of Ireland, who delivered a very inspiring address, from which it was very pleasing to learn that the Order in Ireland had increased over 1,000 in membership during the past year. The Rev. U, J. Reskelley, P.G. chap., also addressed the members, and brought with him the fraternal greetings of the Grand Lodge of England. In the evening a juvenile conference was held, under the presidency of Bro. E. Jones, G.S.J.T., when everal members interested in this department took part, the conference being followed by a public meeting, which was well attended, the speakers being Bros. Cooke, Newtown, and S. Williams, Swansea. The Rhondda Valley Juvenile Choir also rendered efficient service. I On Wednesday morning a veteran's breakfast took place at St. David's Vestry, when a number sat down to a splendid repast, following which officers were elected for the ensuing year, viz. :-Pregidout, Bro. Cooke, Newtown secretary, Bro. J. H. Jenkins, Mauseiton treasurer, Bro. R. Emery, Cardiff. The Grand Lodge resumed its session at 9 30 a.m. Bro. Stanford presided. The morning sitting was chiefly occupied with the Finance Committee's report, which gave rise to an animated diecussion, followed by a report on the juvenile work, which was most encouraging, and reflected great credit npon the G.S.J.T., Bro. Edward Jones, Wekhpool. The election of officers took place, and the follow- ing were elected for the ensuing year :—G.C.T., Bro. J. S'auford, Wrexham (aeventh vear); G.Co., Bro. A. U. Redlaway, CcLrdiff G.%T.T Sister Pngh, Mountain Ash; G.S.J.T., Bro. Edw. Jones, Welsh- pool G.E.S., Bro. (Rev) Henry Hughes, Briton Ferry. G.Sec., Bro. Cooke, Newtown; treasurer, Bro. J. Hockins, Maesteg. The report of the committee on electoral work was submitted and adopted, which approved of many of the recommendations in the minority report of Lord Peel's Commission. The fixing of the place for next year's meeting was left in the hands of the executive. The banner in the juveaile department was awarded to North East Glamorgan, and in the adult department to North Glamorgan.

j Jottlings and Tifctiings, I BY WATCHMAN. One is so prone to think that everybody takes a deep and lasting interest in tha*; which interests II himself or herself, tha.t I find myself falling under the influence of the pleasing delusion. Yet in the case I have under my eye, the spend- ing of holidays is concerned, and perhaps, as this is common ground, the interest may be wider than is commonly thought. There is a growing number of local people who visit Llandrindod Wells, and I am of the faithful ones who delight to visit what Mr Clemant Scotti has called A Welsh Edition of Honaburg." m I have neve" been to Homburg, but if it is any- thing like Llandrindod Wells, it must be an extremely healthy, pretty, and refreshing place. Those who are unwell, go there on the advice of their medical men, and those w'ri d < not quite know what is the matte.- with them, but. arc suffering from 11 overNork," ge) there to most with Dr. Diet, Dr. Quiet, and Dr. Greenfields. If these three eminent praotitioneis cannot effect a cure of that much misunderstood but popular complaint, then is the case indeed most serious. I assume that my reader has been told what to do with regard to the drinking of the waters and the taking of the baths. He is following the advice of the doctor and is doing weli. The man I am interested in is the individual who, like myself, goes to the Walls f-u- rest and a real holiday. If rest is to be found anywhere on this Globe, Llandrindod is one of the favoured spotr,. And very curious things he will see, which properly considered, will add to his knowledge of human nature. It is a fact, of which my future biograjiher will kindly note, that this year's visit saw me playing croquet with a, considerable amount oi zest. My fall in this direction was due to a certain captain of the mercantile marine, big of build, and as breezy as a galo. He, with another captain, set upon me and one more, and challenged to the game for which I always had a contempt. How- ever, the challenge proved my conversion, and now I am prspared to defend croquet a g ainst ad- comers, as a game of very considerable merit. To play the g;ime well you must have a lawn as level as possible, hoop3 as narrow as possible, balls as round as possible, and mallets as perfect as science can devise. Giveu these and con- genial partners the game is very interesting. There is the other side to it As I stood watching a game, said a gentleman to me, It is good to play croquet with a man wi;h whom you are going to do business. It is a wonderful revealer of character." ■ • Of course, this is true of fh gAmes, but I took notice and found th vt one had not to play very long befora the retat player handled the mallet. Thus was the plaving of croquet made a mean- "f enlarging one's philo-ophy ai: l adding to the vi" 7 of life. I am told that croquet is being revived. I am glad to hear it, becau-e it is a really go.] game. You would have t!rmgh5 so to see the two sea captains at work. Is vvas really great t) see 'he enthusiasm and zsal thev d:splayed, and after seeing it, it is easy to understand whv Britain ruk's the waves. The O-ipt.iin- at Croquet was one of the pleasant recollections I brought from Llandrindod this year. Th -e who have been to the Wells know that it is a great gathering place for Welshmen and Welsh women. And they aie given to sing. But I was disappointed in not hearing some of the real old Weish congregational tunes which are always so welcome. I am told that there is a great disposition to adopt the newer and more Anglicised tunes, and that even in some of the old standard Welsh tunes the harmony has been impertinently revised. » Now I am not one of those who cry Wales for the Welsh," tut do let us keep our old and out- own tunes. England has much to teach us just as we have much to teach her. But I do not want it done at the expense of our music. To me it is an indescribable experience to hear a con- gregation sing with earnestness some of the noble tunes which my land possesses, In our search after improvements, do not let us discard the old tunes, sa,t-cd by every association. Let the fine musicianship of the world be drawn upon, but let us respect our own, and venerate thos3 tunes which have p issed into our history. This ye ir t iizr-e was a fresh attraction in a company of Pierrots, who gave very clever per- formances. It was announced that two young ladies of the compan\ were to be married to two male members nu Sundav, and public interest was much excited. The children came to the daily performances with wadding presents for the ladies, and some of the.e were valuable, aud all were the outcome of the be- 't of good wishes for the future of the happy pairs. They were the subjects of no end of good-humoured jokes and congratulations, and I am sorry I was not present on Sunday to see the beginning of Act II. of i Life's Little Comedy. They were so much the cause cf enjoymsnt and pleasure in others that it will be hard lines indeed if they cannot share the joys among themselves. i And now I come to the end of my story, just as I came to the end of my holidays. If you want to have a real rest go to Llandrindod. You may loaf about all day, or you mitv walk for miles on hills or through dales, beautifully picturesque, Do what you will you must be hard to please if Liandrindod does not suit you, but she is to be wooed. Those who pay her court will not fiil to appreciate the delights which she will not decline to give. One year, while taking the air on the golf links, I heard a gentleman recite some lines he had composed. They were in Welsh, but one I well remember. It was- "Farwel, Llandrindod." And with regret I also say the same. The laying of the electric mains is progressing. I But why should they be put down in Henblas- street on a Thursday, and why in Charles-street on a Monday ? For the benefit of the stranger I may remark that on the days named the traffic in the streets mentioued is unusually great. How- ever, the work is done, but it could have been per- formed on other days, and with less inconvenience to the public. Am I the only man who looks after the public ? While I am speaking of the electric light, let me refer to the placing of some of the arc-light standards. These have very large bases, and in two cases at least the poles have been placed in strange places. For example, the one opposite Mr Gittius's shop, in Hope-street, encroaches on the pavements most seriously, and is right opposite the shop window. Had it been placed a little higher up it would have been better and would cause no obstruction opposite the shop. It would have been still more advantageous had it been placed on the opposite side of the street where the path is wider. In Charles-street, the standard has completely blocked the path in a part where it is extremely narrow. Cannot arc lamps be slung or suspended in narrow thoroughfares ? The standard in the Beast Market is curiously placed, and will be useful in case of a runaway. Already stories about the standards are alloat. I Here is one. It is said that a man who bad drunk not wisely but too well staggered against one. Astonished at the rebuff, he stepped back and tried to look at the top of the tall obstacle. I This was too much for him, and he fell on his back. What he said cannot be reported, but if this is done so early in our history of Electric Lighting, what may we not expect later on ?

A WOMAN SHOCKINGLY BURNT AT RHOS. Au old woman named Elizabeth Wrieht, aged eighty, and residing at the Pant, was shockingly burnt on Thursday, at the Pant Works. It appears that the old lady v to pick ashes, which had been thrown by the kiin men dowu a bank, and it is surmised that as these were hot, her apron, in icb she bad gathered them caught fire, with tibe result that within a few minutes she was enveloped in flames. Her body has been terribly burnt, and even the hair of her head has been burnt away. She was removed home, and is lyins; in a precarious state.

COLLIERV ACCIDENTS AT CHIRK. On Wednesday an alarming accident happened at the Black Park Collieries, Chirk. John Carsley, a miner. residing at Pentre, was pursuing his customary empioymeflt WneD a downfall of coal occurred, and he wad seriously injured. Assistance was speedily forthcoming, and he was conveyed home, where it wa found the right side of his body had been badly crushed. On Wednesday night he was in a sad condition. Almost simultaneously another miuer named Simon, of Ifton Heath, near St. Martins, was also injured by an un3xpected fall of coal.

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OVERTON. IIJK FI.OWKK .SHOW.—We aro sorrv that iu onr report the splendid display of pl,11ts" nmde by Mr Edmund Peei were called window plants." Of course they should havebeeu teruiod stove ort«-Jre~n- housu plants." NOTES. Tho, Wrexham anglers spent a very er.j-jyabie day at Banguc o.i F. v. They had soins '-atchop, out the best of all wis the catching of the last train to Wrexham, which rnqnir. I greet dcri L'f agility. Two Liverpool fishing club.s—the and i' o '>ntra!-—p«jid a visit to i.snsr-r IR" Thursday, and, I•«KI'IFE MHO consideration the hmness of the river, pretty fcuod catches were made. The Church Army van is making a iitay at Eyton. ,NJ Mr Edward Fi-a.-na. killed a large otter on M ill M. ad,>w. The animal, un ch Wits n ti,le one, was seen to leave the river in the dictation of a drain. Mr Fearnai). who had a sheep-doc with him, shot at the animal, and wounded it slightly. The sheer u-(!oa then tackled it, ,tnd after a sharp aiid exciting stryggb the otter waH kiiled. If the ri .,c-r is the haunt of these animals, as is reported, no wonder rish are scarce. On Saturday a party, consisting of Lord K-myon, the Marquis of Cholmondelev aud his son, Captain Fenwick (Plas-y-fron), Mr Browalow Tower (Ellesmere), Mr Hugh Peei (Brynvpys), and Mr Rowly Conwy, shot over the Borras portion of Lord Kenyon's estate. Although partridges were not so numerous as in other years, vet very good sport wae obtained, the bag amounting to 43 brace. Trooper R. R. Jones, of the Imperial Yeomanry, a son of Mr Jones, of Shelbrooke Hall, wai, we regret to say, wounded at Warm Baths. His friends, who are legion, wish him a speedy recovery. Whenever this young gentleman was in the district he was a tower of strength to the Overton Cricket Club. The Overton Cricket C:tib have finished for this season, and have played nineteen matches, winning" eight, losing six, and drawing five. The Overton football team will commence opera- tions in a few days. A yonng Overton lady had the first brnsh thiq »e<irton fur a rataer plucky deed shi di.1 in the ilUUtllig fidd. Green, who was formeriv river watcher at Overton B:i,itze, is doing very well at the front, where he is serving iu one of the Household brigades. Peiilcy Hail, that ouaint and prettily-situated country house, is now in the decorator's hands. It is v2ry likely that a very prominen t member of the Wynnstay IInnt will take up hin residence there. The Overton Parish Church Choir had their annual trip on Thursday to New Brighton. There was, as i, usually the case, a grand muster of members. Out of 120 men who went out with the Shropshire Yootuaory, oaly thirty men are Ji, for duty. Sergeant Edwaro- of Haumer, has had two horses shot under him.

HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. L O.A s., HAWAHnE: .DISTRICT —A meeting of the •• Ha *arden Castle Pan Masters' Lodge was held in the Magistrates' Room, Glynne Arms, on Tues- day, Bro. F. Coleclough, P.P.C.S., of Conuah's Quay, presiding. There was a large attendance. Bro. Rd. Jones. D.T., P.P.C.S., of Buckley, pave an address on Investment of Capital," and --4 this brother is the district treasurer his remarks were of value, as he has had a wide experience. He explained the advantages that lodges derived by placing their surplus funds in the hands of the District Investment Committee. The accumulation of stoall sums eu- abled this committee to grant loans at good security from four to live per cent., and this was to the ad- vantage to the lodge which, although its contribution might be email, received a higher rate of interest than if deposited in the bank at two and a half per per cent., and also to the borrower who was not liable to be called upon at short notice to refuse the loan. A lenzthy discussion followed. Mr W. Moses, P.P.C.S., thonght the Investment Committee ought to be their first care and thought. He considered there ought to be some stated rule which would com- pel lodges to invest their capital in this fund and not allow it to lie dormant. Lodges who failerl to do this ought not to be allowed to derive benefit from the District Sick Fund, for they made noeiTjrt to im- prove their financial position. He instanced his own lodge, which invested its mouey in the district. It was a well-known fact that if lodges had invested their money in this, they would not now be in a penurious condition and appealing for help to the district. It was really astonishing what conservatism was shown by some old-fashioned trustees.—Bro. Brooks, P.P.C.S., of Penyffordd, proposed a vote of thanks to Bro. Rd. Jones for his address, and pointed out that the sums invested by each lodge, were published in the annual accounts, and the interest acquired could be noted. One advantage of the system was that it was a check on secretaries and trnstees in misappropriation. The investment committee, however, should keep a sharp eye on this fund because most of The capital was invested in cottage property, and there was the dauber of de- preciation. If this were not done, it were better to leave it in the bank, for a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush." This was the other side of the question, but he did not mention this ill antagonism, but to urge a keener watchfulness. Bro. W. Huxley, P.M., seconded the vote of thanks. Bro. Huxley proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman, and this was seconded by Bro. Tamer, P.M. On the proposition of the Chairman, seconded by Bro. Rd. Jones, the Pro. Cor. Sec., Bro. Cromar, P.C.S., was requested to forward a letter of congratulation to the general secretary, Bro. D. Kennedy, from the lodge, on the proud position obtained oy the Order at tho Paris Exhibition, the L.O.A.S. "having furnished the best record of its past history together with documents and relics.

I SELATTYST. SCHOOL TREAT.—Oa Tuesday, the scholars attending the Sefettvn and Pantglas Schools bad their annual treat at Brogyntyn, by the kindness of Lord Harlech. The children arrivcd early in the afternoon, and tea was laid in a marquee, after which spurts and games were freely indulgtd in. A "merry- go-round," provided by Lord Harlech, added much to the enjoyment of the children. Before leaving, each child was presented with a bun.

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Trnaut". The truant problem in Wrex- ham is becoming so very serious that the School Board have I i?)t?ke drastic me?UK? On the one  3', h' have issued an appeal to parents b:J;J;t ;hi!,lren of school a?e, pointing out their >1., I f th I a th -?dcr the l?w of the land, the unsatis- d,¡:;e,. state of Wales with regard to school and the bcndits that accrue from ? h^its of attendance at school-the ,lr 1> !'>rI11ent oÍ that education and general discipime 3'<c"'1ry to make the intelligent and righteous They also draw attention to the  advanta g --the ine-eitse d Government l"iHr ¡;.ùnuJtagcs-the inc!'ea.sed Government ,L,l the decreased rates that follow a high ')?e of attendance. On the other hand en.. tilings they took in the Borough j t:" } ,r Court on Monday show that they are "liutU- whatever the cost may be, to do their Board in seeing that the ratepayers do 13 parents of school children. It was oUt by the Clerk to the Board (Mr Thos. 1 ¡hH the evil lies with the parents, who do 1" ,,r'i=" proper guardianship over their the three months spent L.. l;.t school have no lasting effect, so the 1 i, lVi. decided to proceed with the more J '.n? ':?'? rioNus course of having the  ? ,:i;hic? in industrial schools. Two boys t ■e.l to be sent away until they are ;'1.1 to be sent r.ay uull t .cy are :"l; y"r" cf age on ron(hy. allù no doubt I ? ? 1. ;i ?'. unless tbe?c CJ Ees are taken as ir.nd parents exercise that vl?ilaacein II .1-. r,iiunship of their children which is iiceessitiry during the time they are of ¡