Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

"GRADUALLY GAINING i GROUND." The following was posted at the War Office on Thursday :— From Lord Roberta to Secretary of State for War. Machadodorp, Sept. 12, 1159. Owing to the verv difficult nature of the country I our ad vance is slow, but we are gradually gaining gronnd. ?'?u?C?rew. with the Guards' Brigade, is at Nooitgedacht Railway Station, and proposes to move to Goodwaan Station to-morrow. Hutton is holding the high ground south of the railway and protectinf, Pole-Carew's right ilank. From this position he was able to communicate by signal with French, and informed me about midday that hearing French was heavily engaged, he was going to big support. ?reneb??S? Komati River at on the 10,h, and was mak'ug for the h?h land west Of Barbertoa, either Kaferskop or Deerdekop. He met with no opposiiton on Monday or yesterday. and it must have been his guna which attracted Hutton B attention this morning.  Bailer occupied ?nction of roads from east and south near Spitzkop yesterday.  The enemy who opposed hIs advance seem to have divided, 6ome having Kone to Nelspruit and the rest in ? northerly direction R.CrOAS he S?hie Drift. Ian Hamilton's column reached Helvetia to-day, and will move to Waterval Onder to-morrow. Methenn report,- that Donlas waR attacked yester- day morning when marching on the road from Ottnsiioep to Lichtenberg. A'tcr some hours' fighting Djuglaq (Irove the the enemy off and captured a quantity of grain and other stores. p.tjre: —Woonded: CapttiQ Brice, Australian Bushmen, severely in shoulder, two men severel5 and four slightly. CleUlent is clering the country near „ Heck.poor betw?n Krngen!dorp and Rustcnburg. He wag en- «.a^u"Hd on the 10th by a force commanded by Delavey, on which occasion he had two men killed and fourteen wounded. He drove the enemy out of two postions.

ANOTHER RHOS MAN AT THE FRONT. THE BOERS "CORNERED-" Mr J. Crouiu, Hill-street, Rhos. has just received a very interesting letter from Private E. Crewe, who is now serving in E Company, Aid Manchester Re-imen; at South Africa, in which he Rays, that his re-i ment has almost 11 finished the Boers. They bad got them ceracred, and they [cannot get away. Although (he says) they have given us a lot of work to act them cornered, he thinks that in a very short timV they will have to give up. Continuing, he says Wcwei Jtold the other day by the captain of my company. that as scon as we have settled this lot, we are to return home strain, and I expect that by the time you receive this letter, I shall be on my way back. We do not know how the war is going on in otbc-i parts of the country, but if they are going on as well as we are, they are all right. I believe this war to be It j ust OIl. aud although we cannot all go to wf-.r, there are other ways for people to serve their country, one of thos-.e being by helping those who are ont tihtiug our country's battles by showing your sympathy towards our wives and families at home, and which I am pleased to see yon have done, and 1 look npon it as an act of loyalty to our country, You have heard it said at home tha.t the Boers are grand shots, but believe me, if they were shooting for nuts they would not get the ehells, they ought to drive us out with big sticks if there was anything in them. CAPTAIN ROBERT WYNN WOUNDED. A telegram has been received at Wynnatay trom General Hunter, stating that Lieutenant Robert Wy nu, captain in the 49ih Imperial Yeomanry which were at Wynnstay and sailed in March for South Africa, has been wounded in action. Captain Wynn, who is the brother of Sir Watkin, and who contested Montgomeryshire against Mr Humphreys Owen at the last General Election, is making satis- factory progress. A HOLT MAN AT THE WAR. Corporal Edward Parry, Shropshire Light Infantry, has been invalided home with fever. He writes :-=-On February 12,h we formed the 19th Brigade, consisting of the Shropshires. Highlanders, and Australians, and did a record march of which any infantry might be proud. We mirched 6JJ miles on half rations, and have taken part in the capture of ten town, and fought on 27 out of 30 days. Our ca?ualties were between qOO and 50:1 killed, wounded, and missing, and our defeats were nil. Major-General Smith-Dorrien addressed us, and said he was proud of such a fine body of men. We were a credit to the Bri*,ish Army. The follow- in^ are r. for,- of the leading towns that we took part in :-B!oemIOnttdo, Kroonstad. Winbr-ra,Heideiburg, Johannesburg, and Pretoria. I have come out with- out a scratch. We marched altogether 947 miles. ROBERTS'S DESPATCH. The War Office on Friday received a long despatch from Lord Roberts containing news of General Bailer's movements on Wednesday. His force was then engaged with the enemy s left tl J.nk. General Ian Hamilton, who has bten joined by General Brocklehurst's Cavalry Brigade, was in communica- tion with General Buller, aud was moving against the Boer right flank. Manv other matters are referred to by Lord Roberts, including the gallant defence of Ladybrand bv a Email British force, an engagement between General Paget's force and some Boers near Vv arm Baths, and a very creditable performance by Cana- dian Mounted Rifles, who repulsed a Boer attack on the railway between Pau unci Wondersfontein.

JOHANNESBURG THREATENED. A telegram from Pretoria on Thursday says that Commandant Theron having gathered nearly seven hundred men in the neighbourhood is threatening Johannesburg. A strong force is concentrated there. SURPRISED SCOUTS. Au unpleasant incident has happened on the Leenw River, near Lady brand, where a party of ten British scouts were surprised by a Boer patrol, two of them being killed aiid two missing, which pro- bably means captured by the Boers. A Durban telegram also states that a patrol of the Border Mounted Rifles have fallen into an ambush, and were taken prisoners. B.-P. AT CAPETOWN. A telegram from Capetown, on Friday, says:- Major-General Baden-Powell arrived here this morn- ing and was met by the Mayor, and, in spite of the early hour, there was a great public demonstration. The hero of Mafekini* was carried shoulder high from the station to Government Hcr.se, and on being set down jokingly remarked that he had never been frogmarched before.

PARR'S BANK ROBBERY CASE. SMART SENTENCE. Chi'i'Ie? Edward Goss, aged twenty-seven, bank clerkwlio tlsaded guilty oa Wednesday to stealing JEG0 610 in notes from Parr's Bank, waa on Thursday Eg?tcaced at the Old Bailey to seven years' penal j 8r\'¡tGde. j I

BRITAIN WILL NOT WITHDRAW. Great Britain has intimated to Rnsssia that the proposal to withdraw from Pekiu cannot be entertained till 8alisfactury terms are I arranged with Cnina. A St. Petersburg telegram states that Russia hopes that Germany will end by agreeing to withdraw. It is now stated that Russia, herself will not move from Pekin till the ter- mination of the negotiations now began for guaran- teeing order and tranquility by the re-installation of the Government in the city immediately on the evacuation of the foreign troops. Li Hang Chang wis to leave Shanghai on Thursday for Pekin, where he will join Prince Ching in the peace negotiations. There is a report that Prince Tuan objects to Li Hung Cb'\u¿'>i mission. Fresh fighting has taken place near P,?k;n Impcind troops aud Boxers being defeated. I

THE GERMAN EMPEROR. I A Berlin telegram of Friday's date saysMuch I comment has been made to-day on a passage of the I German Emperor's speech at Stettin, in which he I said:—'■ I ha.venofe?ra for the f ature. I am con- vinced we &ha.H succeed in establishing order and safety for oar merchant3 in China." I MORE MASSACRE. I A message has been received in Birmingham i stating that Miss Edith Anne Coombs, a lady well I known among religious workers in that city, was massacred at Tai-Yuen-Gu on June 27th. Miss Coombs was the eldest daughter of the Rev. J. W. Coombs, and weut to North China about eighteen months ago, under the auspices of the China Inland Mission. A Jnlilj Tt'lfi/rajik Paris telegram on Thursday says :—The Cninese are reported to have been mardering more French missionaries. The despatch comes from Shanghai, and is dated Septotnper 3rd. It states that six priests of the Pekin Mission, two Mariat brothers, and a nun, were lately put to death, hot it is not stated if the assassins were Hoxera or soldiers of the regular army. The p oils were attached to three parish churches, the two Marists were professors in the French college at Pekin, and the nun, Sister Jaurias. who had been forty years in China, had the control of one of the convents of St. Vincent de Paul in the Chinese capital. LESS HEAT AT PEKIN. A Reuter's telegram, dated WLshingion. Thur-iditv, says :-Goneral Barry, who is going to Manila from Pekin, reports that on August 28:h all was quiet in the Chinese capital. The extreme heat had ended, and all the conditions were satisfactory. Mr Conger cables that only eunuchs and servants now occupy the palace. PUNITIVE EXPEDITION. A Reuter's telegram IromTaku on Monday, says :— An expedition will shortly start for Pac-Ting-Fu, 100 miles west of Tientsin. It will clear all the villages in the intervening country. These places were the scene of the first Boxer outrages in the province of Cliihli. It is stated on good authority that the native soldiers, acting under orders from Li Hung Chang, are exterminating the Boxers in the provinces of Hunun and Chihli. The Russians intend to repair the railway through to Pkill.

TERRIBLE FIRE. FOUR FATALITIES. A terrible fire broke out early on Friday morning at Toubridge in an outfitter's shop in the High- street. The flames spread with alarming rapidity. The manager, Tattam, with three of his daughters, aged respectively seventeen, sixteen, and five, were burnt to death. Mrs Tattam and her son were saved. The fire brigade used every effort, but were unable to save the premises, which were gutted. The local fire brigade had recently been equipped with a fire escape, but, strange to say, when it was wanted it wa3 found to be under lock and key, and could not ba procured. The probability is that with a fire escape the lives would have been saved. The mother was rescued by means of a ladder, whilst the boy jumped from a height of thirty feet. and was caught by persons in the crowd. The damage amounted to about f 1,200.

FASHIONABLE MARRIAGE. MR A. W. W. SWETTENHAM AND MISS HELEN MANTON. At the Oratory Brompton-road, London, on Wednesday, the marriage took place Mr Albert Wiiiie Warren Swettenham, second son of Colouel Warren Swettenham, formerly of the 13th Regi- ment, and Lieut.-Colonel Commanding 4:h H?t- talion Cneshire Regiment, of Swettenham Hall, Congleton, and Miss Heleu Manton, second daughter of the late Mr W. Woodford Manton; of Irthingboro, Nortbants. The ceremony was conducted by Father ALitrobti-, of The Oratory. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr i Arllrv Percy Manton, and Mr George Mayes, of Wrexnam, acted as best man. There was only two bridesmaids, Miss Warren Swettenham (lister of the biidegroom) and Miss Molly Bonnin (niece of the bride). Miss Manton wore a gown of ivory i white voilie over white sieu, %-id white feathered toque. The recep-,ion, given by Mr L. U. Earle [ j at his town residence, 14, Gloucester-street, Belgrave-road, was attended by immediate friends and relatives, among those present being Colour:! and Mrs Warren Swettenham, Miss Btrtha W. Swettenham, Major ami Mrs Joyce, Mr and Mrs L. U. Earle, Mrs F. C. Bonnin, Mr aud Mrs A P. Manton, Mr a.nd Mrs P. F. Rouse, Mr and Mrs Stuart Bcrington, Colonel and Mrs MuHiner, Misses Mulliner, Mr George Mayes, Mr and Mrs George Bingley, Miss Frank, ifcc. Mr and Mrs A. W. W. Swettenham afterwards left for their honeymoon tour. ♦

I WOOD PAVING. In view of the fact that the Wrexham Corporation have nuder consideration the method of repairing the principal streets it may be of interest to knosv that a special meeting of the Birkenhead Town Council has been called for Wednesday next to consider the much debated question of laying down wood pa.vin? on the electric tram routes not already laid. The work completed consists of granite setts, but the residents in various districts, particularly Oxton and Claughton, contend that wood should be used on I these parts of the line.

THE RELIGION OF HUMANITY. Mr Frederic Harrison, in the course of an address at Newton Hall, Fetter-lane, on the occasion of the forty-third anniversary of the death of Auguste Comte, said that Christianity taught its believers to despise all noa-Christians, and it shut its eyes when Christians exploited and oppressed non- Christians. For international wrong-doing, the curse, the vice of our time, there was but one antidote-the Religion of Humanity, founded just I fifty years ago by the greatest of modern thinkers.

A RECORD HISTORY. Messrs J. and J. Colman, Limited, have again made a record at tho Paris Exnibitioo, having been | awarded the Grand Prix, the highest honour possible, both for their rnaatard and for their starch. They have also been awarded the Silver Medal, the highest award to any English house, for their bine. This is a remarkable instance of the continued supremacy of well-known articles; for Messrs Colman have previously obtained no fewer than forty-three highest awards at International Exhibitions all over the world. --+- _♦

SHOOTING TO FRIGHTEN. He only fired through the door to frighten the woman. Such was the allegation in the case of William Pickering, who waa remanded at, Penrith Police Court, on Thursday, on a charge of shooting his housekeeper, Jane Pickering, a relative, at Wreay. Pickering had beon writing a letter in his room, and the woman, who, it is stated, he had promised to marry, snatched the letter away. He locked himself in, but the woman continued to talk outside the door. It was then that Pickering picked up a gun, and, as stated, fired through the door to frightt-n her. The shot entered the woman's lungs, killing her instantly.

-0 ————— DESPERATE PARISIAN THIEVES. A telegram from Paris, on Thursday, states that certain districts of the city are infested at night by bands of desperate thieves, who have no hesitation in using the knife or revolver on their victims. One of these rufifans, known as the Saskal of Courtille," met with an unfortunate niisadventure on Wednesday uight on the Boulevard de Belleville. He was seated on a bench in the street when lie saw approaching him a well- dressed gentleman armed apparently with nothing more dangerous than a light umbrella. The thief drew a dagger, approached his man, and feroci- ously cried, Give me your purse, or I'll kill you." He had no sooner uttered these words than to his pained surprise he found himself peeping into the barrel of a big revolver. A few minutes later there appeared at the neighbouring police-station a worthy citizen driving before him ac the point of a revover one of the most renowed terrors of Belleville.

A MELANCHOLY STORY. I Mr Edward Carr. depnty-coroner, held an inquiry at Tottenham, on Thursday, respecting the death of Charlotte Caroline Loveday, aged six weeks, the illegitimate daughter of a married woman. Emily Loveday, the mother, stated that the deceased was a perfectly healthy child. About 5.30 ou Sunday morn- ing she woke up and found the child dead. The Coroner asked the mother whether this was not the fourth inquest on children of hers since Jnly, 1898. Witness: Yes, sir, bad luck to it. It is my mis- fortune. The Coroner Were they all illegitimate? Witness: Yes, sir. I am sorry to say they were The Coroner How many children have you had ? Witness: Thirteen. The Coroner: And how many are living? Witness: Two. A Juror: Were there inquests on the other seven ? Witness: Oh, no. I got a doctor to see them. The Juror What did they die of? Witness: Ob, I can't remember that. Dr. Rostant stated that death was due to suffocation from overlaying, and the jury returned a verdict of accidental death, and added that the mother was deserving of severe censure.

WREXHAM BRIGADE CALLED. I News reached Wrexham Fire Station early this (Friday) morning that a fire was raging at a timber yard at Llangollen. Members of the brigade were at once summoned, and in a few minutes the steamer was on its way to the scene of the conflagration. The fire involves the timber yard of Mr Coward, J.P., and a number of adjoining houses. It is feared that the loss will be most extensive.

SALE OF WORK FOR INDIAN FAMINE AT ROSSETT. I A very successful sals of work was held last week, at Croes Howell, Rossett, by the two daughters of Mr J. T. Sykes. These young ladies nold articles of their own painting and needlework, and raised between them the sum of iEl4 10s for the poor starving peopie in India. This money is being sent ont through the Rev. H. Wood's Mission of Love, Liverpool, to an Orphanage for Famine Orphans conducted by the Rev. J. Ward, Raj Randgoon, Central Provinces, in the heart of the distressed districts. ————— Ai —————

THE TEXAS TRAGEDY. AN AWFUL DEATH ROLL. The number of lives lost by the disaster at Galves- ton is now estimated at from 8 000 to 10,000, One thousand of the bodies recovered have been cremated. The survivors in the town are reduced to terrible straits through the scarcity of food, while the water available is so contaminated that an epidemic is feared if the people continue to drink it. Communication with the main- land has been restored, so that the convey- ance of supplies to the town has become less difficult. "Refugees from the ruined sea- port are arriving in large numbers at New York. It was ascertained only on Thursday that the Southern Pacific Railway train which left New Orleans on Friday night was wrecked on Galveston Bay. Eighty- five people were killed, and only about fifteen were saved.

a A GENIAL AND NECESSARY CORRECTION. The following letter corrects a mistake we un- wittingly made in a recent article Bracken Brae, Blairmcre, Argyleshire, 13th September, 1900. DEAR SIR,—I notice in your issue of the 8th ii-st., that in a leading article you say Lieut. Griffith and Sergeant Hannan were not with tho R.W.F. Volun- teer Service Company which left du-iii. the early hours of one stormy wintry Sunday morning." I infer that yon mean February 11th, which was the date on which the first draft left, and if so, you have made a slight error, as Sergeant (then corporal) Hannan accompanied as. I think it is only fair to Hannan to point this out, as he was one of the first to Volunteer, and has been in South Africa since March 5th, on which date he arrived at Capetown. Hoping you will excuse me for pointing out the slight slip which you have made. Yours truly, GEOFF. L. JONES-PARKY, Lieutenant, (V) R. W. Fusiliers. The Editor Wrcyham Advertiser. [This error was discovered and corrected in oar i later editions last week.—Ed. TF./t.]

CYCLE CARNIVAL AT CHESTER. A very successful cycle parade aud carnival was held at Chester on Wednesday, in aid of the fnnda of the local infirmary. It is seven years since the venture was started, and it has now attained so large proportions, that it is claimed to be the finest parade lu the provinces. That it has attained a large and deserved measure of popularity, also may be gathered from the fact that up to now tho promoters have been able to haitd over a total of E650 to the infirmary and other local charities. This year a sum of over JE75 was given away for the best decorated machines, costumeq, tableaux, &e. One priza of S-5 Was given ty Mr Yerburgh, 11-P., for the best combination of fancy costume and decorated bicycle. An additional attraction this year wes a pr'ze for the mo-t artistic- ally decorated shop. The procession, which was augmented by fire brigades and bands from Chester, Flint, Holt and Farndon, Hoole, Eaton, Helsby, Sandycroft, Chol- mondeloy, Malpaa, Tarporley, Quoen's Ferry, Christleton, &c., consisted of an incongrnous blende of the artistic, and broadly burlesque in the dresses of the participators in the carnival. Assis ance was given by cycling c!nbs from Liverpool, Wrexham, Runcorn, Port Sunlight, Whitchnrch, Ellesmere Port, Shrewsbury, and other pla.i-s, to make the carnival a success, and it was conceded on ail hands that the procession was one of the finest that has been held in the old city. The evening was most favourable, and a vast crowd of spectators lined the principal thoroughfares through which the procession, with bands playing and lights 11-vsning, passed. A small artny of collectors, dressed to represent every known and some unknown nationaltie-1, many burlesqning we!! known personages in the Transvaal and Chinese ware collected from the spectators, and as far as couid be gathered the response was as liberal as in former years. Mr T. Lloyd, Wrexham, won the prize for the gentleman collector in the most meritorious costume. li was Dick Whitting'.on's Ca-

THREATENED GIGANTIC STRIKE. A New York Leiegram of Thursday's date says that the Uuited States is on the eve of tne greatest strike of coal miners in its history. This was shown by the action of the anthracite c0a! operators in adopting a resolution refusing an increae of twenty per cent. in wages, and many changes in the system of operating the mines demanded by the united mine workers. The operators also declined to recognise the mine workers as an organisation in any way. Mr John Mitchell, President of the United Mine Workers, who is at Indianapolis, when told of the action of the operators, declared that a strike is now inevitable, and would be in full swing in a w,"k. He declared that 75 000 men would go ont on the first day, and that inside of two weeks 150,000, practically all the anthracite miuers in Pennsylvania, would be on strike.

OSWESTRY. APPOINTMENT.—Dr. W. R. Williams, late bouse physician to the Bedford County Hospital, has been appointed resident medical officer to the Milrood Infirmary, Liverpool. Dr. Williams is a graudson of the late Mr W. 1. Bull, of Oswestry. PLEASING EXCURSION.—The old people and a few children, to the number of forty-uine, jonrneyed in brakes to Llangolleu on Wednesday. Beautiful weather and a trip up the canal to the Horseshoe Falls added to the enjoyment of the party. Dinner and tea were provided at the Gmpea Hofel. The homeward journey was bfgun at 6 15, and Morda was reached about nine o'clock. About sixty of the old people and children were entertained at Pd.rk Hall, on Monday, by Mr and Mrs A. Wynne Corrie. The party, which was conveyed in wagons lent by Messrs A. and A. Peate and Mr Gregory, spent a very pleasant afternoon, and retnrned home about eight o'clock. The master (Mr G. Falcher) and matron (Mrs Fulcber, eenr.), were in charge. THE CONSERVATIVE CLUB-- Nlr L. E. Morris, photographer, the Academy Studio, has given the Conservative Ciub a beaatifnl photograph of the Oswestry Volunteers who recently volunttered and went to the front. The photo bears the following inscription Tranavaal War, members of the 0.1- westry Company, 2nd Volunteer Battalion Shropshire Light Infantry who volunteered for Active Service in South Africa, and sailed ou the S.S. Nineveh,' on 3rd March, 1900." Appended are the names of the volunteers who went oat, namely :-Lauce-(jorporal W. H. Bromley, Sergeant-Instructor Wm. Lee, Corporal Jno. T. Byrne, Lance-Coporal James Kenyon, aud Privates Edward Roberts, J. Charles Phillips, Thomas Hampson, and John H. Mills. CYCLING.—The last, run of the seasou of the Os- westry Half-holiday Cycling Club took place on Thursday, when Erbistock was reached. OSWF.STRY Co-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.-On Thursday the above society celebrated the opening of a new bakery with a tea and entertainment in the Public Hall. The tea was a very nice one, and about 400 sat down. The tea makers were Mrs Williamson, Mrs Davie8, Mrs Lyles, Mra Knight, Mrs Eccleshall, Mrs Garland. Mrs Jenks, Mrs White, Mrs Morgan. Mrs Balmforth, Mrs Roberts, Mrs Hopkin Jones, and Mrs Jones, and the Misses Adams, Bailey, and Eccleshall. The employes of the society served the tea, under the superintendence of the manager, Mr Lyles. After tea a capital entertainment was given, under the presidency of Mr R. H. Mason (Mayor), in which the following took part:- Messrs Frank Askin (pianoforte solo), Tom Moriia, J. Owen Jones, Gomer Jones, and Mrs H. Morgan. Mr E. L. Griffiths, of Stafford, and Mr D. Bailey, of the Co-operative Union, Birmingham, gave interesting addresses on Co-operation, and a most interesting and enjoyable evening was spent by all present. COUNTY POLICE COURT.-On Thursday, before Mr R. H. Mason (Mayor) and Alderman Geo. Owen. Edward Humphreys, labourer, the Pant, was charged by Edward Fardoo, wagoner, Argoed, with stealing on the 15th June last, at the Farm Hall, Kinnerley, one pilot jacket and a felt hat, of the value of lis Gd. the property of prosecutor. He was further charged by John Fardoe, wagoner, Farm Hall, Kinnerley, with stealing, at the same date and place, two top straps, one face hanger, one check rein, and a jacket, together valned at 8a 6d, his property. Prisoner pleaded guilty to both eharges, and was sentenced to twenty one days' hard labour in each case, the sentences to run consecutively.

JOHNSTOWN. NEW WESLEY AN Cliultcn.-A series of Evangelistic Services, which have been conducted by the Rev. Hugh Hughes, were brought to a close on Thursday. The meeting have been of a meat successful character.

COEDPOETH. FIRE AT THE ADWY.—A party of Coedpoeth cyclists returning from Chester Carnival, late on Wednesday evening, discovered a stable belonging to Mrs Mary Evans, Adwy, to be on fire. They burst open the door and found the pony lying dead from suffocation. The Coedpoeth fire brigade were summoned, and after some delay in fiuding the hydrant, a strong force of water was brought to bear upon the building. The harness and some food stuff were saved. It appears that Mrs Evans herself locked the stable at, ten o'clock, and it is supposed a spark from the candle she carried set the straw on fite. Much sympathy is felt with her in her loss, she being a widow.

PONKEY- WELSH WESLEYAX.—The annual preaching ser- ¡ vices in connection with the Welsh Wesleyan Church were held on Snnday and Monday, and were well attended. The selected preachers were the Revs. T. Price, Beaumaris, Wm. Roberts, Maentwrog, and J. Roger Jones. The last named has been appointed circuit minister. SALEM (CONGREGATIONAL) CHURCH.—The anniver- sary eervicas were held on Sunday and Monday, when able discourses wore delivered to large con- gregations by the Kevs. Henry Rees, Bryngwran, and Wynne Evans, Cheater. Appropriate tunes were rendered by the choir, the conductor being Mr Jouuthan Bellis, and the accompinist Mr John Roberta. Collections were made in aid of the Church funds. BETHEL CM. Ciii-iicir.-The annual tea meeting was held on Monday afternoon in a field adjoining Garden Hall. About 300 members and children attended, and their wants were attended to by the following ladies :-Megdame.,i Hughes, Princess- street C. Hughes, New-street JM. Charles, Johnstown R. Jones, -1 Angorfa." Edwards J. Dvie, T. Matthews, J. Wright, Isfryn Williams, Williams, Hall-street Edwards (Brynydd); Misses Hughes, Princess-street; Alice Jones, M. A. Davies, M. Davies, and others. Anthems, &c., were rendered by the chapel choir, conducted by Mr John Hughes. BAPTIST CONFERENCE.—The annual meetings of the Baptists, comprising the Denbighshire and Merionethshire Churches was held on Monday, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Ponkev. The conference was presided over by Captain R. Lloyd, Portmadoc, and amongst the ministers present were :—The Rev. Stephen Jones, Portmadoc Wm. Williams, L!anefyn; Amos Phillips, Glynceiriog Wm. Jones, Pontfadoe J. D Daviea, Glynceiriog James Jones, Rhos; Daniel Davies, John Davies, and delegates from the respective churches. The reports given by the delegates showed that the churches were in a fairly good etELte-bo!ll financially and numerically. Most of the business was of a private nature, and the only matter of general interest wa" that they decided to issue a magazine, to be called the Yinwelvdd," in connection with the denomination, and the Rev. J. D. Davies, of Llan- santffraid, was appointed to take charge of the churches at Har ech.-It was also resolved to appoint an additional minister to take charge of mission stations in Denbighshire. Special preaching ser- vices were held on Sunday and Monday evening, the preachers being the Rev. Cadwaladr Humphreys, Festiniosr, Stephen Jones, Portmadoc, and J. Daniel Davies, Glyn. The congregations were large.

RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. t ACCIDENT.—A youth named J. Daniel Jones, of King-street, met with an unfortunate accident on Saturday whilst returning home from Hafod Brick- works, falling down with the result that his arm was fractured. MINISTERIAL.—The Rev. J. Rogers Jones, of Con- way, takes up the duties vacated by the Rev. Edward Davies. Wesleyan minister. Mr Jones, who is a very acceptable preacher, occupied the pulpit last Sunday for the !irst time at Rhos. CLUI. ANNIVERSARY.—The members of the Rechabite Society, Hope of Rhos Tent, celebrated their anniversary on Saturday by a dinner, which was laid out in the Public liall. Prior to dinner, they marched in procession through the principal streets of Rhos and Ponkey, being headed by the Rhos Silver Band. The number of adults belonging to the Society is about 325 and juveniles 100, being an increase of about 60 npon the previous year. The secretary is Mr Robert Jones, Angorfa, Johnstown; the Chief Ruler, Mr Edward Thomas Banks; Deputy Hnler, Mr John Roberts; treasurer, Mr B. Williams. A RF.MAI'.KAHLE SCENE.—A remarkable pcene was witnessed on Sunday evening at the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church (Capel Mi'.wr) Rho.dlanerchrugog, (says the Livetjiool Courier). It appears that the organist of the church, as well as another tradesman in the place, is applying fer a "wine" licence at the forthcoming Brewster Sessions in Ruabon. The Rev. Dr. N. Cynhafal Jones, Colwyn Bay, before commencing his sermon on Sunday evening, read a copy of a memorial which was to be presented to the magistrates against grantiug the licenses, and asking the congregation to approve it. By some means the name of the organist was left out, and thereupon a noted temperance advocate (Mr T. Jones) strongly denounced the action of those responsible for the drafting of the memorial, and desired to know why their organist's name was omitted. He moved a resolution to the effect that all applicants should be opposed, and no favour should be shown to one more than another. A heated argument took place between the ttmperance advocate and the preacher, and in the end a number approved of the petition by a show of hands, whilst others abstained from voting.

RHOSROBIN. OLIVET CONGREGATIONAL CHuitcu.-The members of this church inaugurated their winter's work on Monday, by holding their annual tea, fete, aud con- cert. Being favoured with a splendid day alarge number of guests came together. The goods for the tea were supplied by Mr W. J. Williams, and the arrangements of the tea were entrusted to Mrs E. Jones, who was assisted by Mrs Thomas, Mrs J. Davies, Mr? Yvitherall, Mis Lotlsome, Misses L. Jones, S. Warburton, Evans, A. Pickering, J. M. Joiies, and Messrs E. Jones, F. Lettsome, John Eilis, W. J. Jones. E. Lewis, Jos. Ellis, W.H. Smith, and W. Jones rendered useful help. After the tabit s ha.d been removed the room was again crowded for the concert. Mr J. Stevens, Brightside, pre- sided, who in a few well-chosen remarks congratulated the people of O i'.et upon wIJat appeared to him to be signs of a very en:husia3tic aud entertaining meet- ing, and wishing them a very successful winter season in developing the mutual and spiritual faculties of the members. As the meeting proceeded, it was evident that the chairman had not been over sanguiue. It was one of the best meetings of this kind that bad beeu in the neighbourhood for some years. The following programme wasgoiie through Pianoforte overture, Mr Davie3; solo, The song that reached my heart," Mr Jos. Ellis; recitation, The widow fach lan," Mr E. Williams; solo, "Life, life's Li battle," Mr J. Taylor; solo, "Lifeboat," Mr John recitation, city swell," Miss Kite Evans: solo, "The last wish," Mr W. Jones; solo, Light in the window," Miss Emily Jones recitation, Aunt Tabitha," Miss Gertrude Jones duett, The larboard watch," Messrs W. J. and W. Jones solo, Mr F. Lettsome; solo," Tha Village Blacksmith," Mr W. J. Jones solo, Be kind to thy father," Mr W. Jones recitation, Charge of the Light Britn.de," Mr E. Williams duett. The Gipsy maid," Mr and Miss Jones solo, Annie Laurie," Mr W. J. Jones violin solo, ila.rk the soug," Mr Ernest Taylor trio, Mr W. Jones and party solo, Miss Evans. Mr G. Davies and Mrs S. R. Jones accompanied the various Hin-ers. A vote of thanks to chairman, artistes and tea. makers was moved by Rev. W. Thomas and seconded by Mr E. Jones, and carried wiLli acclamation. The Chairman responded. The National Anihem closed the happy evening.

ELLESMERE. THE SMITIIFIFLD.-There was a good supply of stock in the Smithfield on Tuesday. The new sheds, although not completed, very much improve the appearance of the market, and will be a great acquisition in bad weather. Beef was hardly so well sold, and made probably 6d per lb; veal was dear, and made up to 8d; store pigs also were dear. Bacons wure a little easier at 9s, and porkets touched 10-. Lamb and mutton fetched 7d to 8d prr lb. Messrs Parry and Batho sold 90 cattle, 28 C-Livezt. 435 sheep, and 211 pigs, and Mr C. Cooke soid 86 c-.tiic, 28 calves, 276 sheep, 336 pigs, and two horses. THE AMATEUR ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY.-A meeting was held in the Town Hall, on Monday evening, to resuscitate the Orchestral Society. There were present Messrs B. F. Oxenbould (who was voted to tho chair), J. Siuelair, T. Pierce Harrison, C. Cart- wright, B. Cartwright, Strange, H. Adams, H. Birch, J. Gearing, \V. J. Roberts, Walters, and G. Mrrlutyre. On the motion of Mr Sinclair, seconded by Mr Gear- ing, it was decided that the Society should be re- vived. It was agreed to ask Mr C. F. Ashton, The Grange, to be president. Mr W. J. Roberts was elected honorary conductor, and Mr Geo. Mclutyre honorary secretary. The subscription was fixed at Is, and the first practice will be held on Tuesday week. PnorosED STEAM FIRE ENGINE.—At the meeting of the Urban District Council, the Clerk said in repiy to his letters asking for subscriptions towards the Durchase of a steam fire engine, Mrs Cutiliffe, of Petton, had written saying she would gladly sub- scribe Miss Louisa Jebb had promised, on behalf of Mr R. Jebb, to contribute iElO Mr Nicholas Robin- son, of Frankton Grange, had promised a subscrip- tion Lieut.-Colonel J. Lloyd Dickin has expressed ] his willingness to contribute zEl, and Mrs Brown Lowe would give 10s. The Welshampton Parish Council were willing to contribute their share, on the condition that a three-quarter mile hose were pro- vided, and that the rate amounted to not more than a farthing in the E. One or two insurance companies were also willing to subscribe.—Mr Pay said he thought their little town would be greatly behind the age if nothing were done to provide a steam engine. —Mr Hood said he was surprised that the insurance companies had not promised more.-The Chairman said the water supplies were very doubtful. In Ellesmere property was very well protected, and they had plenty of water, but in the ontside districts things were different.— Mr Emberten said he thought it would be a great misfortune if they did not have a steam fire engine in a place like Ellesmere. He had no faith in the appeal for subscriptions, a.nd thought they ought to pay for it out of the rates.-Tiie matter was referred to the joint committee. I THE CRICKET CI.UB.—A meeting to consider the advisability of relaying the cricket ground was held in the Town Hall on Friday evening. The c iptain, the Rev. L. M. Owen, presided, and there were also present Dr. Busteed, Messrs W. H. Rutter, hou. secretary, F. J. Browu, V. C. Everett, Hugh Skellorn, and T. Povey.—The Chairman said there were two propositions before them. one was whether they should have a new ground entirely, which, of course, would require relaying. He thought Mr Tower was not. very much in favour of allowing them another field. The other proposition was that the present ground should be relaid. Against this was to be set the consideration whether it was worth while doing 6U considering the peaty nature of the sub-soil. An estimate for lelayiug the ground had been given by Mr Williams, High-street. A pitch of forty yards by thirty would cost about IEZZ 10s, but Mr Williamt3 would not exactly bind himself to this estimate.—Mr Brown explained that there waa really only one suitable field, and that was on the Oswestry road, and would require relaying. It was twenty-one years since the present ground wa-e laid down.—The Hon. Secretary pointed out that the ground had not had proper attention during the last four or five years.— Mr Brown explained that it was possible to have as good a pitch as any in the county only five years ago. -On the motion of Mr F. J. Brown, seconded by Mr T. Povey, it was decided that the present ground should be relaid, and the following committee was elected to superintend the work:—Dr. Busteed, Messts Brown, Everett, J. Cornish, and the hon. secretary.—It was also decided to send out a circular explaining the coat of the work, and soliciting the payment of this year's subscriptions and donations j towards the expense. I

RUABON, I ACCIDENT HOSPITAL.—The hon. secretary begs to acknowledge with thank the receipt of the followine: contributions :-English Presbyterian Chapel Rua- bon, 5s 6d English Congregational Chapel, Ruabon, 12s St. John's Church, Rhos, JE2; Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chursh, Acrefair, 12s; Rbosymedro Church, £1108; Congregational Cnapal, Cefn, 103 6j; Baptist Chapel, Ruabon, 5i 6d Wynnstiy Chapel, 43 Id; Welsh Weeleyan Chapel, Plasbennion, 2-3 English Baptist Chapel. Groes, 23 6d; workmen at Wynnetay Colliery. X46 12193; workmen at Delph Brick &c. Works, Y,2 12q 31; workmen at Messrs J. C. Edwards' Works, k8 16351; workmen at Pant Bricks, 13 lls 5d workmen at Hafod Brick Works. jE7 15s 83 Shropshire Mayor's Charity Football Association, Sl Is.

PONTBLYDDYN AND LEESWOOD. PRESENTATION.—A presentation has been made to the Rev. John Williams, curate, Meliden, near Rhyl, and formerly curate of this pariah, by his friends and well-wishers in the parish and surrounding district. The presentation took place on Monda.y, privately, at the residence of Mr Thomas Prydderch, insurance agent, Victoria-terrace, Coed Talon, and was made by the Rev. Hugh Richards, curate, Tryddyn. It consisted of & silver pocket comaiunion service and a marble timepiece. Mr Williams was formerly curate of this pirish for upwards of four years, and left in Jane last for Meliden.

BRYMBO. SCHOOL BOARD.-The ordinary meeting of the Board was called for Thursday week, but there being no q,i.,Drnro-, no business was transacted. MINISTERIAL -Ou Sunday, the Rev. Joseph lietinpig, the newly-appointed minister of the Baptist Mission for Wrexham (Bradley-road^ Brymbo, and Holt, commenced his ministry in connection with the Brymbo Chapel. He preached two able sermons, which were listened to by large coDgiegatious. Appropriate hymns were cung. In the evening the text waa from the words, "For the sake of the name," from the Epistle of John. The preacher dealt with the significance of the name, and the power of the name and then he told them what they might do for too fiake of the mme. It its stated that progress is being made in connection with this chapel, and ) that a baptismal service will take place shortly.

CHIRK. ACCIDENT AT BRYNKINALT COLLIERy.-On Thurs- day, as a young man, named Edw. Morris, was in the act of filling a tub of coal, near the face 80me of the roof fell on him, slightly injuring his back and thigh. He was able to get about on Tuesday. CHIRK RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—A meeting was held at Llansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog OIl Monday, when there were presc-ut-Nlessrs S. Davies (presid- ing), T. Jones, J. Evans (Halton), and E. Griffiths, with Mr C. 11. Bull, clerk, and Mr E. Green Davies, sanitary inspector.—Cheques for iE252 10s 10d were ordered to be drawn. The amounts included Y,100 15 1, the purchase money of the land for the Glyn sewer- age works, and £ 1C0 on account of the construction of the vvoiks.—The Inspector reported that he had not received any notification of any infectious disease E':xitj r:g in the district since January, and the health of the district was now very good. He had not received any complaints of scarcity of water during the summer. He had written to tha agent for Peu- craix Farm, aud he had received a reply from Mr IL Turner, falicitor, Manchester, saving that Iris client intended to re-build the house in spring, and put the place in repair for Winter. He and the Medical Otliccr 0f Health (Dr. Lloyd) had wet Mr Craig at Chirk Green, and Mr Craig had agreed to fail in with their suggestions for remedying tha defective surface drainage at the back of the new houses which had been recently erected there. When the work was carried out, he did not think there would be any further coinplaint.-The report having been adopted, the Council rose. FORMATION OF A RIFLE CLUU.—On Saturday, a meeting for the purpose of formius a ride club for the district of Chirk was held in the School- room, at Chirk. Lord Trevor presided, and in open- ing the proceedings said the formation of a rifle el-b \\ould be a very good thing for the district. The movement was favoured by the Primrose League, by the Prime Minister, and by a large number of pro- minent members of Parliament. The member of the club would be taught how to shoot well and, he might say, how to defend themselves. He had thought the matter over, and it appeared to him that such a club would be a very good thing if it were properly organised. Of course, the first and most necessary thing to do was to appoint an in. structor. He must be a man who wculd spare no pains in tea,ching the members how to shoot well. He should think the best r:tfd for the club to use would be the service rifle. It would be of no use for them to obtain fancy rifles with different sightings. What they wanted was I he ordinary service rifle. The members must not feel discouraged if they did not hit the target the first time. When in the Life Guards he had seen many men go to the rauge for three or four days before they could hit the target.— Iu reply to the chairman, the Acting Secretary (Mr Cecil Darlington) said he had obtained the names of twenty persons who had promised to become mem- bers.—The Chairman said it ought to be made clear that each member would have to pay a small sub scriptioti.-Dr. Lloyd s-tid the subscription would be a nominal one.—The Chairman asked if anything had been done with regard to a range.—The Secre- tary said the two places suggested were at Black Park and at the back of The Mount —The Chairman 'said they would have to get the regulations before -t the regti l atiozii be?' ,)i-e they could decide.—Dr. Lloyd said he thought the site at Black Park would be the most central. Referring to the subscriptions, he said he hoped they woold be able to get a number of people to sub- scribe liberally, lie also hoped they would be able to get more than twenty members. If the member's subscription were fixed at haif a-crown, he did not see why every working man should not join.—It was decided to aojourn the meeting until September 24th, and those present were asked to invite their friends to attend, and to do ail they could to ventilate tho subject. It Aas also decided to hold a m. etiul; at Pentre in the meantime.—Dr. Lloyd sè.Í:i tn >se present ought to make it known that each member would be supplied with a hund-eu rounds of ammuni- tion, and bo at liberty to purchase additional quantities at a cost of Is 31 per hundred rclui-,ds.- On the suggestion of the secretary, it was decided to form a club, and affiliate it with the National Rifle Association.—Oa the motion of Dr. Lloyd, seconded by the Chairman, Mr Cecil Darlington was appointed secretary, and Mr Briggs treasurer. A vote of thanks to Lord Trevor for presiding closed the meeting.

MOLD. A STUDIOUS DOG,-On Monday it was discovered that a dog was locked up in the Library at tha Town Hall of the Cosmopolitan Society Tne unfortauate brute had been incarcerated since the previous Tues- day night, when the library officials cloied the premises for the week, bat when liberated it seemed none the worse for its novel adventure. CAPTURE OF A SNAKE.—L ist Friday passei s-by of all sorts and conditions were invited into a local timber yard to inspect a firie "p cím n of the English snake, said to have been just captured among some oak logs. Several suggestions were made for despatching the reptile, wmca moved (when no one was looking), and which disvpp;arei while the visitors were about procuring ifre-arm (STJ. Interest in the uncanny creature will, however, be reduced to a minimum when it becomes known thai the snake was captured and killed by the facetious timber-yard man whilst on a fishing excursion on the previous evening. SCHOLASTIC APPOINTMENTS.—At a special meeting of the Mold and Buckley School Board, on Tuesday7, the Rev. W. Morgan (English Congregational minister) presiding, the filling of a number of vacancies in the teaching staffs at Bnckley and Leeswood was considered. There were eleven applications for the position of head mistress at Buckley Infants'. The following throa applicants were selected to attend the next ordinary mooting of the Board, so that a final appointment could be made :—Miss Price, of Frodsham (formerly of Moid) Miss Catherine Thomas certificated assistant. Buckley Girls' School and Miss Constance Clegg, Sheffield. Regarding the appointment of Miss Frances Thomas, of Coed Talon Board School, to the vacancy for mistress at Leeswood Infants', this decision was now confirmed, and it was reported Miss Thomas would commence her new duties early in October. Notice was received from the Buckley Urban Council stating that on account of the prevalence of whooping cough the Bistre Board Schools would be closed for twenty-eight days.

WESTON RHYN. THE FIRE ENGINE.—At the meeting of the parish council, held on Friday, there were present Messrs W. E. Frith (chairman), J. Richardson, G. Jones, J. Hughes, and W. M. Jones, with Mr J. Williajns, clerk. The Chairman said it was intended to make a trial of the tire engine on Thursday, in The Quinta Park. Mr F. L. Jackson, manager of the Nortn and South Wale-, Bank, Oswestry, was appointed treasurer in the place of Mr J. V. Williams, the late manager

The presidental addresses in the various sections of the British Association were delivered ou Thursday, and included some notable contributions to various branches of science. Professor W. J. Sollas, of Oxford, brought forwilotd some new ideas as to the age of the earth, and Dr. Trajuair discoursed on the doctrine of descent from the point of view of fossil icthyology. Professor W. B. Scott, of Princeton, U.S.A., gave an account of some geological and pa'a) Jntological results of an expedition to Santa Cruz, in Patagonia. In the Geographical Section Sir George Robertson urged the importauce of im- proved meallS of communication between the different parts of the Briti-ih Empire. Professor John Rhys spoke on the knowledge that may be derived of at, cient peoples from folk-lore.

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WORTHENBURY. THE CHCRCII CLOCK—For many weeks the people of Wortheubury have, realised the inconvenience of being without their standiird of time, bnt a few dajs ago it was restored to its place thoroughly retiovatefl. The best thanks of the neighbourhood are due to Mr Nugent Howard, of Broughtou Hall, some time ago took the matter in hand, and coilected subscrip- tions to defray the expense of puttiDg the clock 1tl repair And making the time legible. IhhYEST THANKSGIVING ^EHVICES —Oa Sr.nday last harvest thaukngivhig services held in the Parish Church, which was decorated v;i!ti very great ta.,c. T.'e walk wan performs-1 ;s follow* Font, Mrs F. Payne G i!Uvey gul'civ. lira Crawahay v uurl friutv.s pu.pit and r.:a i!ug ie-k, Miss E. llou'brojkj; soi:tii WHldlw in cri ii-.ed, Mri F. Ricn.iros ciiaM-jel raila and pew, UUae* E.itou t-»<?t wiud:>.v, ilr i F. Payrie liailwey uortu door, iliss Greeniialgli wiadçw., il.js Philpott. Assist- ance was ^ivcu by the Rectory chiliird'.i, and al^o A. il. Hay ward, il. II>ywan!, M. A. Hopley, F. lloplty, and li. Woodti.-ld. The offerings in kird, intended for the Wrexhim Innmary, were both choice and nnmeraiie, aud so general waa the giving that to particularise would occupy LOO much space. The good feeling thus shown by so uiaav of th^ parishioners is worthy of all commendation. Tiia church was very well attended, and appropriate sermons were preached by the Raetor and by the Rev. ilorris Jones, rector of Tilston. The offertories, amoanting to JE5 10s lOd, will be given to the Wrexham Infirmary and the Ilhyl Convalescent I Home. wY HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The annual festivities iu con- nection with the above event were held on Friday, when the Ilev. F. Payne Gallwey, with his usual kindness, allowed the use of the Rectory lawn for tea and dancing. The parishioners have always taken very great interest in their harvest rejoicings, and this year a new departure has been made, the local gentry aud farmers having, with characteristic generosity, supplied all provisions for the tea.. thus enabling the comlllittcco to considerably augment their somewhat slender balance in haud. Over 200 people sat down to tea between four and five p.m., and such was the abundance of good things provided that all who cane afterwards were able to obtain refreshments, the surplus viauas being afterwards disposed of by Du'ch auction a; the close of the festivities, Mr L. Huxley and -.Ir SVebster, in their role of auctioneers, causing much amusement. The Wbixall Band, as usual, gave every satisfaction to the dancers, and, the weather being propitious, everyone spent a most enjoyable evening. Before the company separated, Mr Lity wai-d proposed a hearty vote, of thanks to the Rector and :\lr" Cxallwey for the use of their beautiful lawn. This was seconded by Mr Huxley, who coupled with the names already givtsn those of Mr and Mr Crawahay Uailey and their guests, who had done so much to llHlke the harvest festival a success.— ihe Rev. P. Payne Gallwey, in responding, said he was greatly pleased to Hee such a large gathering on his lawn, and it was quite evident that the new plan of providing a good ea, though bold in its inception, had proved very satisfactory in its results. On bo- half of the committee he w-irmly thanked all who had contributed so williugly and libjrally to the harvest tea, and he trusted that the harvest festival would be conducted on similar lines on all future occasion*.

I RHOSYJVfEDRE. PRESENTATION.—A very pleasing little event took place at the National Schools, on Friday evening, when the teachers of St. John's Sunday School had a social tea, Mrs J. Mostyi:, Mrs Hiadley, Miss Rose Marsh, and Miss Griffiths carrying out the arrange- ments. Upon the removal of the cloth, the Rev. J. W. Thomas, vicar, presided over the meeting and explained that they had met together in order to nuke a presentation to two of their most faithful Sanday school teachers who were leaving the district tnev were Misses Myfanwy Huor and Caridwen Jones. Mr Mostyu (superintendent) and the Rev. D. M. Evans (curate; also spok e in a most earnest manner of the really excellent work performed by the Misses Jones. and remarked that their departure wc)iild epnse a sap very difficult to till. Whilst they were sorry that the young ladies were leaving them, they were glad to know that it was to take better appointments —Miss Myfanwy Jones having been installed head mistress of Bron-y-garth School, and Miss C. Jones assistant. The Vicar then made the presentations, which consisted of four valuable books. the recipients suitably responding, and shortly after the party dispersed. Miss M. Jones also received presents from the teachers and scholars of Acrefair Boys' School, and Miss C. Jones had presents from the teachers and scholars of Rhosvmedte school.

PENYCAE. I SUNDAY SCIIOOL FESTIVAL.—The annual Sunday school festival of the Maelor Valley district waa held at the Salem Baptist Chapel, Penycae, on Monday, and proved a great success. The afternoon meeting was presided over by the Rev. E. Mitchell, Ponkey, and the evening meeting by the Rev. Evan Williams, Rhos. The children were catechised by Mr D. J. Davies, Rhos, and Mr Benjamin Davies, Penycae. Recitations were given by the folJowing :-Willie Davies, Richard Roberts, J. W. Jones, Isaac Griffiths, and Thomas Hnghes, Penycae J. T. Jones Rhos; and Thomas VVilliams, Ponkey. In the course of the evening meeting an address was given by Mr J. R. Humphreys, Ponkey. The secretary of the IJ nion, Mr Samuel Rowley, Ponkey, gave a very satisfactory report of the scriptural examination which took place in the spring, and the Rev. W. B. Jones distributed the prizes. The following were twh°" prize winners :-Daniel B. Jones, Johnstown; D. W Jones, Samuel Jones, M. J. Williams, Sarah Jano Jones, D. Ll. Jones, D. Ellis Jones, Rhos; J. Henry Griffiths, It. Morri3, E. T. Jones, and D. M)rri, Ponkey; Arthur Jones, Benjamin Davies, Isaac Griffiths, and H. R. Jones, Penycae. A number of tunes were sung by the children under the conductor- ship of Mr Jesse Edwards, Grces. Master Arthur Jones acted as accompanist

BROUGHTON. TEA PARTY.— i'he children atteaiMi^ tho Chapd (Welsh) Sunday School hil m-;ir aunnai :e» un Monday. MINISTERIAL —A tea to welcome the ne,v minister, Rev. Mr Sig-ieJl, York, waa hcid at thi B:iksCjipe! Schoolroom on Tuesday. PENTP.E EVENING SCHOOI..— These popular md ceii- established evening classes commence work for lae Winter Session on xoesday uc-xt, aaat-r the anp.-r'.a. tendance of Mr Eiwin Astley and a large of -ssietants. Besides the ordinary sobj-scu, there KS drawing, mensuration, commercial urulunetic, aDd commercial geography, with auibukuco and ele- mentary mining, illtmrfited by lantern slides, vrhicii ought to be sufficiently aLLr Ic' .ive to thevonrhs of tan locality to continae and extend their cdnadoo, and it is hoped that parents and all interested in the youth of the district wiil arge npon the young men and boys jot fceginaiug U the nececessity and importance ot aueudirg ,Ú£è ia- structive educational classes, so essential to tiisir best interests. PRESENTATION AT PENTRE SCHOOL.—AN INTSIESTIM ceremony lias recently tak-m pla:e at Pentre Iofaot School, wheu Miss il. A. Liloyd, one of tn-3 teachers, was presented with a very handsome lady's dressing case, bearing her initials and due. winch had been subscribed for by tiie he-old teachers, dm teachers, aud scholars in the three depa:taiina it Pentre School. iliss Lloyd, who had sp.'ntsixor seven years at Pentre Scnoo!, has be-n uypjicted oa the staff at Brynteg Boys' School. The; preseutatiaa was made by Mr Edwin Asiley, who reierred to the go Jd work done by Miss Lloyd, ail i her panccuaUni regular attendance at w- re a tiam,, -r of friends present, and the infant*, aader the mistress, Mrs Hugheq, and tila f!1I of teachers, went through a varied programme of ùu:, K.ti- tions, and musical drill in a very happy a:;d pleisan: manner, greatly appreciated by all present. NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD.—The Bryuib aud Brigh- ton Juvenile Choir, uuder the lead-rsbip ot mr il, Williams, is entered for competition tor jav=a:le choirs at the Liverpool Eisteddfod. They have siti regular practices for over six months at the test pieces, and h tvo been successful at several of the local Eisteddfodau during pas: ve&r,. -At a com- mittee meetiug of the Btviubj, aaa Bersham Choral Society, a successful Xitional Eisteddfod choir for some years, und. r the leadership of Dr. Win. H: Davies, U.il.. which waa held ou Tuesday at Pentre School, ilr loan Powell, the chairman of the executive, presidiug, to consider two applications from two local choirs to in the allocation of the balitucu of the fsaas of this society, for assistance t) attend th* National Eisteddfod. It waa propjs-i-d by Peter Williams, and seconded by Air Snuor. Da --=- ftittt the whole of the balance of the fands of tlila Society be given to the Jirymbo ¡lad JBroagbtM Juvenile Society."—ilr Thomas Charles prjporcJ^ an amendment, That the sum of iS be given to Brymbo aud Broughton Juvenile Society, qil fizo the Bwlchgwyn Juvenile Choir," aad t!"? ww seconded by Mr Thomas Jonea, Hineri.-Mr T. H, ilitchell, the treasurer, stated that the balance of tae fuuds which had beeu standing for ever thirteen years amounted to S14 2-i 9d, and or., ht to be disposed of.—Mr Edwin Astiey, the secretary, re« letters from Mr W. F. Butler, the presidou: of the society, Mr John Hirrop, aad Mr l'nonias Roberts. Coedpoeth, concurring m the disposal oi the taaJs, and closing the account. Afte: considerable siou it was decided to hand over the balance of th5 fuud to the treasurer of the Brymbo aud Urou^buu Juvenile Society, towards their attendance at Liver- pool Eisteddfod Mr Astley was instrncied to oMif np an indemnity to the Treasurer, Mr iliL'n*' i signed by the officers and executive, and the mittee was unally dissolved.

CEFN. ANNIVERSARY.—On Sunday anniversary services"1 connection with the Welsh Baptist Chapel were m-i*. aud proved very Soccessful. Mrs Jones—a C?raM? iady evangelist-occupied the pa!p!t moru???L' evening, and preached very powerful ;-?mo? tJ large congregations. CoUecHous were lu--d? defray expenaes. On Monday afternoon :t va !lld: ing was held, and those who assisted were ilesiHi'1' Jones, Roberts, Edwards, Wi'ti?m?, '?? ?'?; Misses S. Roberta and Jonea (3). b the ê,¿u:cf Mrs Jones delivered an excellent lecmrc On l'r¡k The Rev. R. E. Williams, Tabernacle, p'-?'?- ow- the meeting, and Mr Dtjnj. Ho?e; ??" appointed chairman, wrote regretting hi?i t:)a.u: ,? to attend, and sent a donation towards the fuau=-

ACREFAIR. WEDDIXG.—A very pretty but quiet wedanv celebrated at St. John's Parish Church, on :'JJud!\J' when the contracting parties were M'?s Jarvis, younger daughter of Mr Henry 4^ British House, and Mr Archie Evans, harrbt1- cielk, of Liverpool. The ceremony ?is P-r^orme the Rv. J. W. Thomas, M.A., assisted by t!ie, D. M. Evans, B.A., and the bride was Kivcu a"a\ her uncle, Mr Edward Hu,-hes, Chester. M? maids were Miss Jeannie Roberts. Chester, aud .? MyfanWy Enor Jones, Bronygmth, wh1 D b L d '1)'1" Robert Lowden acted as best man. A Mcep:?" -:? held at the bride's home, after which 'h? ?. married cocpie Idt for Aberyatwyth, ???'?'i? honeymoon \I!I be spent. There were ?bo? ?-y preaems, aud they were useful and valuab:e arn-iC

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