Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

QUESTIONS OF EMPIRE I I rlt' position of the Liberal Party just now l; rather more than singular. We stand ttviM This is not a new story, for the thury of the Party shows clearly that rarely -.ve pr-^onteil an unbroken front to the •D.iv- We have been consoled with the !:d.euon that a diversity of opinion is one of trae indications of a progressive party which coutaius tiiiukers aud reformers. Some time to consider while others i. to rush on. No doubt there is a great hi of truth in this, but in those days there Hi? no question of the leadership to perplex s; members of the Party. We have never fcijre had to ask" Under which King," aud disguise it, as we may, this is what io has u. to. The present leader, Sir Henry ^iliull-Banueruiau, is a gentleman of great ¡ and ability, and while giving him all ir lor what lie has done and is doing, is an increasing number of people who I riler whether Mr Gladstone >vas lius right 1: z:: all, when he nominated Lord Rosebery s:.i» politic*! legatee. The venerable sta.tes- ::s made few mistakes in his long career, I i:J juilgiag men, never. Depend upon it, considered what he was v. £ wheu he nominated Lord Rosebery as --accessor. We believe that as time goes on. irutli of this will become more and more and some day Lord Roaeb^ry will :u to his place through that open door .L Sir Henry Campbell-Bannermau has so r. a-ly indicated is available to him. A- oje of the powers in British pDlitical, We are naturally careful to read the IIf the Earl, and just now is an opportunity for criticism and --■iteration which is rare. He has been -■tr'.L-d R..ictor of the University of Glasgow— a line of famous men—and on delivered an address upon JU'-stions of Empire." Empire is a :l we hear a great deal nowadays. As 'IKjs'jhjry said, there may be objctions '?<.L- word, but as he knew of no other I ^•4 same signification, he was obliged it. His answer to those who suggest j :Liberals, or indeed any party in the Were careless of the responsibilities was convincing, and terse. He pointed out had received the great appanage of Empire from our forefathers, and no one j au asylum wished to be rid of iu. It i^l'Ossible to imagine anyone who could ry Amen to that. The question is, as Lord Hector pointed out, how to do the ?' -ntii it. and never has the Nation and -11,I)irc needed loyal service so much as lie then went ou to consider his accustomed clearness and the present position. He said hall tu make sure of our equip- W. were apt to take this for granted,, "•there was much to overhaul, to examine, 5-l to reconsider. What would have kept i-iuj/ire together iu days when we had an monopoly of colonies, and when arma- -is were both less vast and less menacing ',¡J'i not suffice now, when there was a '^I'Giitiou to challenge both our naval and comoH reial position. The vastness of our was already beyond comprehension, M yet if the elder Pitt had not accepted a it might have been incalculably •er. because, if lie had not left the House of ■Unions be might have retained his sanity, J" i might have introduced representatives ••laurica into the Imperial Parliament, and ■u- served the thirteen American Colonies to I! British Crown. The Reform Bill which was •'■itd in 1832 would in that case probably 4Vc been passed much earlier, for the new ,,),1 flf A monea would have burst the old "lls -it the Constitution. It would have • :ide(l some self-adjusting system of repre- -i~tiou such as now prevailed in ti:r: United by wliich increasing popuia-iou was i -'ti' '.i,il..ly represented, and at when -Alit.k: (:ans became the majority, the seat ■ would have been solemnly moved the Atlantic. Amcrica. would then bang upon the skirts of Britain and 1 Lcr out of European complications, btr influence upon domestic policy U1'-i probably have appeased and eveu con- ,It 1 I Ireland. au absorbing picture, and how possible IL sucui. SureljT no one but a states- 01 rtai merit tud ability would have ¡yu S'j slcilful and exhilarating a scene. this belongs to the past. What of the He pointed how all nations had 1 Wn and armies had bucome huge where i^tueriy none existed. He asked, had our Lacliinery been remodelled in view of 'll changed conditions ? If not, n. time slioul(I be lost. A business house periodically considered whether its managers and agents continued efficient, discarded such of its methods as were obsolete, and adopted im- provements. That sort of stocktaking was unknown to the British Empire, but it was needed. What would be the distinctive note of the coming century ? We could be certain of one thing-that it would be a period of keen, intelligent, almost fierce international competition, more probably in the arts of peace than in the arts of war- The first need of our country was of men fitted for high positions, and it was the function of the Universities to pro- duce them. He agreed with those who said that for the purposes of the present age, especially for the merchant and the politician, a more modern education was required, par- ticularly as regarded languages. Such ao Empire as ours also required an Imperial race, and this could not be reared in the slums. He asked how we stood in regard to the frugal virtues, and whether we were thorough in matters of administration. How, indeed, are we to meet the future unless we prepare with vigour to train our youths in the most practical way for the battle of life. And bow can we raise sons and daughters of an Imperial race in slums and in places too dreadful to contemplate. The truth is that brilliant and absorbingjjas are the interests of our possessions abroad, our true safety lies in the consideration of nian3 of the problems which affect not the native races of South Africa, but the native races of the British Isles.

PERSONAL. I A telegram has been received from South Africa saying that Lieutenant Mainwaring is progressing favourably. We understand that the Bishop of Minevia, Dr Mostvn, will leave this country on a visit to Rome on December 27. The death took place on Monday, of Mr John Biackwall, of Hendre, Llanrwst, a member of the Conway Fishery Board and a justice of the peace or Denbighshire. At the Flintshire adjoarned quarter sessions, held at Mold, on Monday, Mr William Bulcock, of Hill Side, Gwespyr, near Holywell, qualified as a Justice of the Peace for the county of Fiiut. The R3v E. Jamo3 Evans. vicar of Chirk, has Ibeen offered the living of Llaudrillo-yn-Rhos, vacant by the death of the Rev W. Venables Williams. The patron is the Bishop of St. Asaph The death is announced of the Rev. Samuel John Stone, rector of All Hallows', London Wall. He was a facile writer of sacred verse, and was the author of the famous hymn The Church's One Foundation." His age was sixty-two. The living of Gyffyliog, near Ruthin, has been offered to the Rev. J. Silas Evans, vicar choral of St. Asaph. The living is in the gift, of the I Bishop. The rector of Corwen, Rev. T. Ll. L. Williams, has been offered the living of Newtown, Montgomeryshire. On Tuesday, the death took place at Colwyn Bay, after a brief illness of Dr. Roger Edwards, one of the best known medical practitioners in North Wales. He was sixty years of age and a native of Dolgelly, his uncle being the emiaent Dreacher and journalist, the Rev. Roger Edwards, of Mold. At a meeting of the Central Committee of Poor Law Conferences, held in London on the 14th inst., Capt. Griffith-Boscawen, chairman of the Wrex- ham Union, was unanimously elected chairman of the committee for the ensuing year. Arrange- ment, were made for holding the Central Con- ference at the Guildhall in the last week of February next. Mr W. Bowen Rowlands, Q.C. of King's Bench Walk, Temple, has been appointed judge of County Court Circuit No. 7, which includes Northwich, Winsford, Altrincham, Birkenhead, Runcorn, Warrington, and Leigh. Mr Bowen Rowlands is the leader of the South Wales bar, and recorder of Swansea. He represented Cardiganshire in Parliament from 1886 to 1895. In the coming pantomime at Drury Lane, The Sleeping Beauty," Mr Herbert Campbell, who plays the King, hikes the waters at Lllau- drydod (sic) for the purpose of reducing his weight, Unfortunately the convivial habits of the royal visitor quite counteract any effect the waters may be supposed tj have, and ac the ordeal of weighing he sinks through the floor. Is 1; Llandrvdod" the pantomime name for Lian-, drindod ? Personal estate of the net value of £ 42 623 14s 4d has been left by Alderman Charles Brown, of The Folly," Flookersbrook, Newlon. Chester, J.P., and of the firm of W. F. Brown & Co., formerly Brov.i and Lamont, cabinet tinkers, Eastg^c, Chester chairman of the Quean's Hotel Company and the Colwyn Bay Hotel Company six times Mayor of Chester who died on the 12th April last, aged 81 years, and the grora value of the whole of whose estate i3 £ 99,851, 193 2d. The oldest Calvinistic Me-.hodist minister in South Wales, the Rev. William Williams, the venerable pastor of Argyle Chapel, Swansea, died on Monday at the advanced age of 83. Mr Williams, who was much beloved throughout South Wales, had been ordained as far back as 1848. He was the third senior minister in the whole denomination, the two taking rank before him in this respect being the Rev. Edward Williams, Cynwyd, Corwen, ordained in 1846, and the Rev. Richard Owen, Welshpool, ordained in 1847. Mr Williams was born on the 30th of December, 1817, at Tanycocd Farm, Penlline, neir Cowbridge. His co-pastor was the Rev. R. T. Williams, B.A., of Llanrug, Carnarvon, I formerly pastor of Hill-street Church, Wrexham. I Apropos of the sale of an adventurer's share in the New River Company, which took place on Wednesday, and which is reported elsewhere, it is interesting to note that a long piece of the original conduit has been preserved, and is still, to be seen in the hall of Chirk Castle in Denbigh- shire. Sir Hugh Myddelton, to whom Queen Elizabeth granted permission to bring water from Hertfordshire into London, was an ancestor of the present owner of Chirk, Mr Robert Myd- delton, says the Morning Leader. For somel generations the family has used the additiona- surname of Biddulpb, which, however, it diss carded about a twelve month ago. Mr Myddelton's eldest son is married to Lady Cowley. To him and his son, Chirk Castle will eventually belong, and it is a possession of which any man might well be proud. Mr A. Griffith-Boscawen. M.P., has accepted the office of Parliamentary Charity Commissioner (unpaid), vacated by the appointment of Mr Grant Lawson, M.P., as Parliamentary Secretary of the Local Government Board. The new Com- missioner is the son of Captain Griffith-Boscawen, Trevalyu Hall, Rossett. The Marking Leader says: Mr Griffith-Boscawen, the new Parliamentary Charity Commissioner, is a strong Churchman, and took a leading part in the opposition to Welsh Disestablishment. He is an oiffcer in the Militia, and during the war has been for some months on foreign service with his battalion in Malta.. Mr Griffith-Boscawen sits for the Tunbridge division; in which he also found a bride and now resides. But he was born at Trevalyn Hall, near Wrex- ham. He is the son of Captain Griffith, who took the name of Boscawen. But this is only coincidence, as he did not, we believe, belong to Lord Falmouth's family." —

I WREXHAM. SALE OF WORK.—A sale of work is to be held in the Schoolroom adjoining the C.M. Chapel, II Rhosddu, on Friday, November 30th. BANKRUPTCY COURT.-A meeting of the Wrex- ham Bankruptcy Court was fixed for Tuesday, but there were no cases down for hearing. TEMPERANCE SUNDAY.—Sunday next (beisg the last Sunday in November) is the day set apart for observance as Temperance Sunday, and for several years past circulars have been regularly j issued by the Wrexham Temperance League calling attention to same. The following is a copy of a circular issued this week to the various i churches of the towu by ths Secretary of the League, viz-Dear sir,—ton .?'e doabunsa? aw?re that Sunday next ?beicg the hst Sunday ? in November) is set ?un.rt for observance, through- out the various churches of the United Kingdom, aH Temperance Sunday. I am inswucted by the Committee of the Wrexham Temperance League to direct your special attention to the importance of the observance of this day. No one can be iitcwt-, ononscious than tha miuistera and workers of our churches of the deplorable and widespread misery and ruin which the drink traffic is work- ø ing in Wrexham, of the poverty and despair of I many families, and the almost insuperable obstacle which the traffic presents in reaching masses of the people, frustrating and mocking all efforts of a Christian and philanthropic character. This matter is one which obviously is of the most vital concern to our churches, the solution of the problem (when the duty is clearly realised) being evidently one which the collective effort of the churches alone can bring about. It is earnestly hoped by the League that at yonr cervices on Sunday next special reference will be made to the subject." THE LATE MR HUGH Rowj.AXJM.—The names of Mr Arthur Francis and Mr and Mrs R. E. Kendrick should have bteu included in the list of wreaths sent to the funeral of the late Mr Hugh Rowlands. SMOKING CONCEP.T.-On Wednesday evening a most successful smoking concert was held in the upper room of the Reform Club. The Mayor (Mr Thomas Jones) presided over a large audience. It is intended to hold these concerts at frequent intervals. POOLE'S MYRIORAITA. -This famous entertain- ment opens for a week at St. James's Hall on Monday next. The programme, as will be seen from the advertisment, is most attractive, and deals largely with the war. The artistes are clever, and the animated photographs are highly spoken of. DISTINGUISHED HONOURs.-We are pleased to learn that Messrs Powell Brothers and Whittaker, of Wrexham, have juat won distinguished honours for their potato raisers. They have gained the King of Norway and Sweden's silver medals at the Bratsbergs County Exhibition, held at Kragero, and at the Nevenes County Exhibition, held at Arendal. These were the only awards for potato raisers at the two Exhibitions. THE QUEEN'S BOUNTY.-The Mayor has received through Lieut.-Colonel Sir Fleetwood Edwards, keeper of the Privy Purse, a Post Office order for X3 as a donation from Her Majesty the Queen to Mrs Mary Parry whose death has, however, unfortunately followed since the birth of the three children mentioned in our last issue. We learn that two of the infants have also died. COUNTY SCHOOL, GROVE PARK.—Lord Kenyon has consented to distribute the prizes on Monday, December 17th, at three o'clock, in the Public Hall. Among the names of those qui proxime aceesfierunt to the gold medal given by the Chief Inspector of Wales (vv hicli was won last year by Mr P. II. Wykes) is that of C. H. Dodd, son of Mr Charles Dodd, head master, of the Wrexham Board Schools. WABM GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON.—We invite attention to the advertisement of Mr W. W. Rees, Church-street, which makes known how j winter's keen weather may be braved. He has I received a very large delivery of real down quilts, blankets, tofa, travelling, driving, and bed rugs. As be has bought well, he is giving the public the benefit of his knowledge and experience in quot- ing remarkably low prices. The quality is excellent, and a visit of inspection is requested. COLLIERY ACCIDENT.-An extraordinary accident occurred at Bersham Colliery on Friday, as a result of which two men and a boy were injured.  It seems that a boiler was being repaired, when a ) brick wall close by collapsed, crushing and bruising John Williams, the stoker, who lives in King's Mills-road, Wrexham Thomas Nichols, ash wheeler and Daniel Latham, a boy, of Chester. They were removed to the Wrexham Infirmary, where all are progressing satisfac. torily. CHESS —A match was played between the Wrexham and Ellesmere Chess Clubs at Wrex- ham on Friday last, and resulted in a win for the home club. Score :— WREXHAM. ELLESMERE. Mr Locke Holt on. J Mr Bassett J Mr G. WhItehouse 1 Mr "sborne 0 Mr W. A. Hughes 1 Mr T. Frost 0 Mr L. B. Rowland 0 Mr 1 Mr C. G. Caldecott 1 Mr C. Croas 0 Mr H. Coplestou 0 Mr A. Evans. 1 l\Ir J. Pinder 1 Mr H. Wttlker 0 Mr E. L. Rogers 0 Mr C. Daviea 1 4A 3* COURT LEET.—The annual Court Leet for the I township of Wrexham Regis was held at the Old Town Hall on Friday morning. A jury of I twenty-five, which included the principal trades- men of the town, was empannelled, Mr George Frater being appointed foreman. The Deputy- Steward (Mr R. J. Kendrick) presided, and Mr T. Powell was bailiff of the court. The usual routine business having been gone through, the jury were entertained to light refreshments. It was agreed to make a presentation to Sir Robert Cunliffe, Bart., the steward, on the occasion of his marriage, and a subscription list was opened in the room. THE COAL TRADE.—The Colliery Guardian for November 16th, reporting on the coal trade, savs, dating from Wrexham, Thursday, November 15th :—" Although not characterised by the brisk- ness which prevailed a few months ago, the general condition of the coal trade is healthy. In the house coal trade the demand is better, while prices remain strong at full list rates. Colliery proprietors find very little difficulty in disposing of their entire output. The commoner sorts of round coal are in steady demand, being chiefly used for steam and forge purposes. A large quantity of gas coke is now disposed of weekly, the contractors wanting increased quantities. Business in the coal trade is steady, although prices are weaker. The metalliferous mines continue to work full time." A FIRE.-On Monday evening, about 4.30, an outbreak of fire occurred at the King's Mills Brick-yard, owned by the Wrexham Brick and Tile Company. The Fire Brigade, on being summoned by telephone, turned out under Captain J. J. Scott in a praiseworthily smart manner, reaching the scene of conflagration in the short space of twelve minutes. On arrival the fire was found to have broken out in the oil shed-an isolated building—which, with its con- tents, was subsequently destroyed. The efforts of the Brigade were consequently directed to pre- venting the flames spreading to the buildings con- taining the machinery. They worked with com- mendable alacrity, d.nd after a short but hard task accomplished their object, ultimately getting the entire upper hand of the tire. The damage is covered by insurance in the Alliance Company. SUNDAY FREE CONCERTS.—The next concert (A. T. Jones's Trust) will be held in bt. James's Hall, on Sunday next, November 25th, at three p.m. prompt. Programme Song. The Holy City (Adams) Mr Richard Hughes. Solo ha.rp. Stella" (Godefroid) Miss Catalina Ferrer. Song Come uulo me (Cowen) Miss Maggie Jagnes. Song. I would I were a King (Sullivan) Mr John Harrison. Solo harp. Conte a Bete (op. 20) "(Tedeschi) Miss Catalini Ferier.  (" Deeper and deeper mill } ) d J) Recit. ?d .ir {:; Waft her AB„Ja ■■ Mr Richard Hughes. I Sang. Miss Maggie Jaques. Song. She comes in all her loveliness (Wallace) Mr John Harrison. Solo harp La Melancolie" (Godefroid) Miss Catalina Ferrer. National Anthem. Accompanist.. Mr Caradoc Roberts, F.R.C.O.

COEDPOETH VOLUNTEERS SHOOTING MATCH. The shooting competition of I Company took place at Erddig on Monday, when Captain Thomson and Lieutenant Maiagay were present, a,nd Sergeant Preen had charge of the range. Results First Competition. Trained men of more than one year's service.-Sergeant W. Crockett 61, Private G. H. Roberta 45, Private E. T. Williams 31, Private James Kenyon 25, Sergeant Isaac Goodwin 25, Lance-Corporal R Charles 17, Private J. T. Evans 17. Second Competition. Recruits, Yolanteei-s of le^a than one yea.r'o service.-C-arporat J. P. Lewis 47, Private W. Parry 40, Private G. Prichard 39. Private W. Divies (1) 39, Private T. Owom 39, Corporal W. M. Griffiths 38, Private T. Wiiliann 37, Private R. T. Evans 36, Private R. H. Junes 35, Private Albert Jones 34, Sergeant J. S. Rigdeu 32. Captain A. R. Thomson 32, Private W. Davies (2) 32, Private J. T. Griffiths 31, Private J. W. Jones 30, Private James Roberta 29. Private A. Hashes 28, Private Job Jones 27. Lauee-Sergeant J. Hughes 25, Bailer J. E. Edwards 25. Sergeant Robert Evtlous 25, Lance-corporal L. Evans 25, Lance corporal J. E. Jones 23, Sergeant A. C. Crockett 21, Private J. E. Williams 20, Private E. S. Bickley 20, Private E. Davies 20. J. H. Roberts 17. Private T. Flavell 16, Private C. H. Hughes 16. Lance-corporal W. Evans 16, Private J. T. Rowlands 14, Private J. W. Thomas 12, Priva.te Su. Rogers 10 Lance-corporal R. O. Jones 8, Private S. Roberta 9, Private George Sheldon 4, Private E. G. Jones 4, Private U. Lee 4, Private J. K. Jones 2, Private J. B. Jones 2, Private M. L. Woolf 0, J. S. Jones 0, A. Lee 0. Third competitiou, extra prizes—Colonr-serce&nt W. Crockett 24, Corporal J. P. Lewis 24, Privwte-J. T. Evans 22, Private Ah. Jones 22, Private R. H. Jones 22, Private E. T. Williams 21. Private W. Davies (1) 20, Private J. E. Williams 19, Private G. H. Roberta 18, Private Job Jones 18, Private W. Parry 18, Corporol W. M. Griffiths 18. Sergeant R.Evans 17. Sergeant J. Goodwin 17, Private Jas. Roberts 16, Private J. W. Jones 16, LTtnca carpi. W. Evans 15, Private W. Daviei3 (2) 14, Laece-Coryoral J. E, Jones 13. Private T. Owens 13. Private J. T. Griffith. 12, Private R T. Evans 11, Priva.e J. E. Edwards 10, L-.Dce-Oorporal U. Uharle* 10, Sergeant A. L. CrocKef. 10. L .uce-C jrporal L. Evin-i 10, Pr¡v"e. Kenyon 9, Priv ite tk. Rogers 9. Sergeant J. flushes 9, Private B. G. Jones 8, Priva'.e C. H. Hughes 8, Private G. I'riehavd 7, Private J. T. Rowlands 7, Private AI. Woolf 7, Sergeant Rigdcn G. Private Tuomas Williams 6, P-rivate E. S. Bickley 5, Private C. Lee 5, Liace-Corporal R. O. Jones 4, Private A. Hughes 4, Private E. 1 Davies 3, Private J. W. Thomas 2. A?rega.tea.—Fu-at, ?.)n.commta?ioned Officers- Corporal J. P. Lewis 71, Corporal W. M. Griffitns 56, Sergeant R. Evaas and Sergeant J. Goudwin, 42. Second, Privates—Private G. U. Roberts 63, Private W. Davies (1) 59, Private W. Parry 58, Private R. H. Jones 57.

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II BRABAZON EMPLOYMENT SOCIETY. I I ANNUAL SALE AT WREXHAM. I The annual sals of work in connection with the Brabazon Employment Society was held at St. James's Hall, Wrexham, on, Thursday last. The Society, as will be known, has for its object to benefit the old and infirm invalids in workhouses and hospitals, by affording them occupation and amusement in the way of agree- able work. In order to provide this they are given material to m ike np, which when, finished are disposed of at the sale. The stalls were effectively arranged around the room, and as usual at these sales they were abundantly laden with a profusion of handsome and useful articles, which did great credit to those I who made them up. The following ladies acted as stall-holders, viz. :—Mrs Archdale, Mrs Summers, Mrs Holland, Mis-, Howell Evans, Miss Kennedy, Mrs Caldicott, Mrs A. Jones, Mrs Thomas, Miss Hill, Miss Edwards, Mrs Parry, Miss M. Jones, Miss Boden, Miss Iron, Miss Glascodine, and Mrs Loxham. Mrs Thomas, Mrs Simon Jones, Mrs Wbittingham, and Miss Gibb undertook the refreshment stall Miss Owen acted as door-keeper, and music was pro- vided by Mils Emilie Jones, Mrs Holland, and Miss Glascodine. There was a very large attendance at St. James's Hall on Thurs tav, amongst those present being the Hon. G. T. Kenyon, M.P., and Mrs Kenyon—the latter of whom was announced to open the sale—Lady Egerton, the Hon. Mrs Savage Mostyn, the Mayor and Mayorcss (Mr T. and Mrs Jones), Miss Cunlilie (Acton), Mrs and Miss Howard (Broughton Hall), Captain and M rs Griffith-Boscawen, Mrs Archdale, Mrs Main- waring, the Rev. Canon ai;<l Arrs Fletcher, Mrs i. G. Boscawen, Mrs Croom Johnson, Mr Philip Yorke, J.P., Mr, Mrs, and Miss Oswell Bury, Mrs and Mr T. A. Acton, Mr William Ellis and Miss Ellis, Mrs Rees, Mrs Howell Evans, Mr and Mrs A. E. Evans, Mrs Hugh-Jonea, Mrs Suson, Rev. A. G. M. and Mrs Jennings, Mr J. A. and Miss Harrop, Mrs Hirseh, Rev. R. J. Hopkins, Mrs John Bury, Mrs Owen (Wood Ht-y), Mrs and Miss Murless, Mrs Coster Edwards (Trevor Hall), Mrs Philip Rooper, Mrs Williamson and Miss Taylor, the Misses Hayes (Gatewen), Mrs Willes, Mrs Dunn, Mrs Foster, Mrs Jarman, Mr and Mrs Simon Jones, Mrs W. J. Russell, and others. The chair was taken by Captain Griffith- Boscawen, who at the out-set, said they were all pleased to see the Hon. Mr and Mrs Kenyon. He then read the report of the hon. secretary (Mrs Griffith-Boscawen) as follows A short report of the work of our society was published and circulated in February. Since then we can record a continuation of successful work, and trust that this, our eighth sale of work will agiin be the means of providing the necessary funds for the expenditur^pn materials, and for treats to the workers. It is interesting to note that by the last issued central report the total number of Bra- bazon Employment Society Branches is now 209, including two branches in Hobart, Tasmania. There is an increase of 53 branches during two years. The Brabazon Employment Society has likewise undertaken in ,;om" piaces to teach use- ful employment to disabled toldiers and sailors residing in the locality, or in convalescent or per- manent homes. Information on the subject can be obtained from the Central Secretary, Miss Castlgden, 33, Lancaster Park, Riohniond, Surrey. Returning to our own branch, we have to mention that at the Ceiriog Vale, and Vale of Llangollen Art and Industrial Exhibition, held at the Chirk Schools on July 16th, special prizes were offered in section two for Brabazjn workers in the six counties of North Wales, aud in Shropshire and Cheshire, and our workers competed in four classes, and were successful in winning four prizes, namely first and second prizes for Smyrna rugs, first prize for bent iron work, and second prize for fancy work. This is very encouraging, and will we hope induce others to enter for the competitions on a future occasion. Amongst the women we have at present fewer workers, owing to many of the o!d people being too ill to do much, but the men are still doing well. In addition to a treat cousisting of a tea and entertainment by the Wrexham Christy Ministrel Troupe and the distribution at Christmas, all the workers who were able to go out enjoyed a drive in the country last June, when Lady Egerton ag^in kindly gave them tea at Coedygiyn. Appended will be found the state- ment of accounts, and we are grateful to Mr Oswell Bury for the trouble he annually takes in auditing these accounts. It will be observed that the last instalment of the loan of E20, kindly given by the Counters of Meath to start our Wrexham branch, has now been paid, and that we are therefore free from debt. Oar thanks are also due to the staff cf ladies who give so much valuable help in visiting the Workhouse and treat- ing the inmates, as well as to Mr and Mrs Cart-I wright and the nurses who kindly assist us." The balance sheet showed that there is a balance in hand of L24 13" 9Jd. Continuing, the Chairman said that wherever branches of this society had been started they had proved very satisfactory and helpful both to the guardians aud the persons employed. He then called upon Mrs Kenyon to open the sale. The Hon. Mrs Kenyon, who had a cordial reception, said she was very glad to hear that the society was doing such good work, and she hoped that some time the hon. secretary would give her the opportunity to see the progress of the work I amongst the old and infirm at the Workhouse. She had now great pleasure in declaring the sale open. The Rev. Canon Fletcher proposed a vote of thanks to the Hon. Mrs Kenyon, and said they all knew how ready she was to help in any good work in Wrexham. As chaplain at the Work- house, he could say that a very great change had taken place there since the introduction of this scheme, and that it was doing an excellent work. Mrs Kenyon, therefore, could not have done them a better service than come and open that sale, and he proposed that the heartiest thanks be accorded her. Mr Oswell Bury seconded. They were, he said, all delighted to see Mr and Mrs Kenyon, and he was sure Mrs Kenyon would take gceat interest in the wonderful productions on the stalls, and would go home gratified with what she had seen. The vote was carried with acclamation. The Hon. G. T. Kenyon, M.P., in responding, thanked the company for the kind reception given to Mrs Kenyon. He sympathised very sincerely with the very admirable and excellent work carried on in the name of Lord Brabazon— now Lord Meath—who, without asking anything for himself, devoted much time to the welfare and to the social wants of the poorer classes. In the presence of Captain Griffith- Boscawen and Mr Oswell Bury he would not say much about Poor-law matters, as they had so intimate a knowledge of the subject and were de- voted to the work of the Board of Guardians. He thought, however, he might parenthetically con- gratulate Captain and Mrs Boscawen upon the fact that only this week their son bad taken a new departure, one in a somewhat kindred field, having been appointed an unpaid Charity Com- missioner, and he thought all who knew Mr Arthur Boscawen would hope that this would be the first step on the ladder to doing good work for the cause he had at heart. Regarding the Poor-law, it was, he (the speaker), thought, a sub- ject which was coming more prominently forward every day. They all knew that the Poor-law of 1836-7 removed very great defects rendered necessary in those days by the slipshod manner in which the poor were taken care of, or rather II not taken care of. To his mind there were two maxims upon which the Poor-law should be administered if it was to be effective. The two essential qualities were that it should be deterrent, and in the second place humane. The aim should be not to attract the poor to our workhouses but to keep them away. At the same time the law should be humane that was to say that if by poverty or other causes people were obliged to avail themselves of the workhouse their I treatment should be such that those who went I there through no fault of their own should be treated with as much kindness and consideration as possible under the circumstances. These were the two main pnints on which the poor-law should be conducted, and the Brabazon Society aimed at improving one branch-that was making the administration of the law more humane. He thought, therefore, they would all wi&h the move- ment God speed. (Hear, hear.) The Mayor moved a vote of thanks to the honorary secretary (Mrs Griffith-Boscawen) and the ladies connected with the Society who visited the workhouse for their services. There were, his worship said, fifteen or twenty ladies from Wrex- ham and district who went to the workhouse almost waekly throughout the year in connection with this Society, and be was sure they all felt indebted to these ladies for the time they devoted jI to this excellent work. (Hear, hear.) ?t The motion, which was seconded by Mr Sftnon Jones, and supported by Mr Philip Yorke, was carried nnanimously. The opening proceedings then terminated.

♦ THE SERIOUS CHARGE AT MOLD. At the Justices' Clerk's Office, Mold, on Thursday morning, before P. Tatton Davies Cooke and Thomas Parry, Esqrs., George Oscar March, Pontblyddyn, surrendered to bail for the second time, charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm upon John Jones, a Pontybodkin collier. Dr. G. O. M. Lnnt (Mold) said he saw John Jonpe at the Wrexham Infirmary the previous day. He had recovered conscionsneas and seemed to be im- proving, but he was not in a fit condition to leave his bed. By the Bench It will probably be a fortnight be- fore Jonos is able to attend, and that is assuming he continues to go on well. The accused was then fortiMi remanded on bail.,

■ ii i ■ ■ PROPOSED MUSEUM FOR WREXHAM. Many of our readers who 9,8socitJ.te1:itmselveB with masters appertaining to onr local history and I antiquitioo will be glad to learn that, thrctig:Y, the I instrumentality of Mr A. N. Paimeiv the I formation-in Wrexham of that interesting and instrnctiveintititution-the museum—ia likeijpto become an accomplished fact. It will1 be remembered that the matter was brought to tlve notice of the Town Council by Mr Palmer some weeks ago, and was referred to the committees d'i the Wrexham School of Science and Art and the Free Library. Both these bodies appointed five of their members to lorm a joint committee to I consider the question, aud to report to the Town Council, who would then, if the report was I favourably received, appoint a committee under I the Museums Act, which was adopted some five years ago. The joint committee met at the Free Library on Wednesday, when there were present:—Messrs J. A. Chadwick, Simon Jones, J. F. Edisbury, Edward Hughes, A. N. Palmer, E. M. Jones, T. A. Acton, and George Frater, with Mr Stanley D. Edisbary, acting secretary. Mr J. W. M. Smith, the borough surveyor, was also ix* attendance. Mr Chadwick, who was voted to the chair, as voted to the chair, called upon Mr Palmer to present a report. In doing so, Mr Palmer said It has long been felt that Wrexham should possesssomesort of local museum. For want' of such a museum many inter- esting relics and collections illustrating the history of the town and neighbourhood have been dispersed and lost to the locality, and the present j committee has been appointed not merely to stop this leakage, but also to stimulate the interest of i the puble in the scheme, and to provoke gifts to an institution whose possessions will be the pro- perty of the municipality. In forming the nucleus of a museum, we do not desire mere curiosities," mere odds and ends, as they are aptly called, but objects directly bearing on our local history—por- traits, prints, engravings, sketches of old buildings, coins and tokens disinterred or preserved, carved beams and sculptured stones, such as those set free in reccnt years during the demolition of the old Vicarage, Hand Ian, Pentice, cottages in Well-street, or elsewhere. But we also use the word history in the broadest sense, so as to take in collections relating to the zoology, ornithology, botany, geology, and mineralogy .of the district. We ask at first of the Town Council merely to be recognised as a committee, to be encouraged, and to have room to display in the Free Library and Science and Art building such treasures, disposed in glass cases or otherwise, as we can gather. As our collections increase we may ask for further room so as to show them as a whole, arranged in due form and order, and supplied with proper conveniences, but our present request is the very modest one we have just indicated. The report was discussed, and on the motion of Mr Simon Jones, seconded by Mr J. F. Edisbnry, it was unanimously resolved to report to the Town Clerk that in the opinion of the joint com- mittee it was most desirable that a museum should be formed for Wrexham and district, and that Mr Palmer's report be adopted, and for- warded to the Town Council. On the motion of Mr Palmer, seconded by Mr E. M. Jones, Messrs George Frater and T. A. Acton were appointed joint secretaries pro tem.

-• I WREXHAM RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. TWO SURVEYORS TO BE APPOINTED. A meeting of the Rural District Council was held on Thursday, Mr A. E. Evans (chairman) presiding. The other members present were Mr W. Ellis (vice- chairman), Captain Griffith-Boscawen, the Revs. P. W. Sparling and E. H. James, Messrs J. Atlen, G. Cromar. S. Peate, E. Lloyd Jones, G. Clarke, W, Wilde, B. Bowen, H. Ciirwen, T. Jones (Esclusham- Below), J. A. Harrop, G. Ileyward, W. M. Griffiths, Joseph Edwards, G. F. Harrison, John Edwards, Ellis Evans, W. H. Liauceiot, Watkin Jones. Robert Pritoliard, M. KyfUn, Edwin Evans, Richard Prit- chard, W. Evan*, James Davies. T, Lea, H. Dyke Dennis, G. J. Findlay, F. A Sturge, aud J. Roberts (Miaera), with Mr J. Ossvell Bury, clerk. The Finance and General Purposes Committee, in their report as to the division of the district into two parts for the appointment of two surveyors, recom- in, iilt-cl that ihe following parishes form the separate districts :—N orthern district: Sntton, Dutton Diffeth, Dutton-y-Bran, Caecft, Dutt >n, Holt, Aliington, Bur- ton, L!ay, Gwersylit, Brymbo, Broughton, Stansty, Acton, Erlas, Abenbury Fawr, Bicsion, Gourton, Borras Hovah, Bjrras Riffre, and Gresford. Southern district: Ruabou, Cefn, Rhos, Penycae, Esclaaham Above, Minera, Bersham, Esclusham Below, Erddig, Marchwiel, Pickhill, Sesswick, Royton, Evton, aDd Erbitock It was further re- commended that the Surveyor for the Northern Division be required to live ia or near Wrexham, and tho Surveyor for the Southern in some part of the old p irish of Kuabon. Mr Cromar, in moving the adoption of the report, naid he thought that on the whole the committee bad arrived at a very good boundary line, and that their recommendations would work cut very satisiactoriiy. Both divisions were a!most on an equality in regard to mileage. On the Southern side there were 141 miles of roads, whilst on the Northern there were 146 —Mr George Clarke seconded the motion.—The recommendation as o the place of residence of the Surveyor for the Northern Division gave rise to a good deal of discussion, aud ultimately an amendment byJMr Thomas Jones, seconded by tne Vice-Chairmau, that he be required I to live in the town of Wrexham, was defeated by twenty-three votes.—The report was then adopted. It was agreed, on the motion of Mr Thoma.s Jones, I seconded by Mr Joseph Edwards, that all applica- tions for the vacant posts be considered by the General Purposes Committee, with a view to selection, together with the question of the advisability of pro- viding a store room in each division, or one for the whole district.

WREXHAM BOARD OF I GOARDIANS. THE CASE OF AGNES JACKSON. I The fortnightly meeting of the Board of Gaardians was held at the Uniun Workhouse on Thursday, when there were present: -Ciptain Griffith-Boscawen, I chairman: Mr Simon Jones, vice-chairman; the Rv. P. W. Sparling, E. R. James, and Enoch Auwyl, Messrs W. Wilde, G. C:arke, B. Bowen, H. i Cnrwen, J. Allen, G. Cromar, S. Peate, Watkin Jones, I Robert Pritchard, Joseph Edwards, M. Kjffin, Richard Pritchard, W. Evans, James Davies, T. Lea, T. Jones (Esclusham Kelow), H. Dyke Dennis, J. Roberts (Miaera), G. J. F.adiay, A. E. Evans, J. A. Harrop, W. Ellis, G. F. Harrison, W. M. Griffiths, F. A. Sturge, G. Heyward, T. B. Taylor, and W. E. Saiuael, with Mr J. Orwell llury, clerk. The dietary tables and forms of preparation of goods, framed by the Visiting Committee in accord- ance with the order of the Local Government Board, were adopted and crJared to be sent to the medical officer for approval. The mastgr, who acknowledged with thanka the receipt of papers for tUe use of the inmates from Mr Perkins, Rhosddn, was instructed to make the necessary preparations for the Christmas festivities. Some discussion took place upon the receipt of a letter from a lady visitor to H.M. prison at Shrews- bury, in reference to Agues Jackson, of Wrexham (22), now serving a term of imprisonment at Shrewsbury, whom, she said, could be sent to a home at Bjuraemonth providing the Guardians would pay 12i6d pd week for her maintenance.—Mr Taylor I aii.ill strongly oppose that, sir. She is incorrigible. —The Chairman: It ia out of all reason, I think. You can get her to other institutions for less than that.—The Vica-Chairmau said Jackson had been before the Borough Court ou many occasions, aud on her last appearance there was a letter from the medical officer of Shrewsbury prison, recommending that she be sent to some home. The justices com- mitted her to priaou for thr2e mouths, in order that she might be under proper care, and the borough justices' clerk was to state a case to the Home Secretary, bat that dignitary had replied stating that the matter was not within bis jariediction. However, now that a home had been resommendad, he hopt-zi the Guardians would entertain the question. He thought the expense would be less than thot incurred in committing her to prison every month.—Mr Taylor: If she behaves herself in this institution it will not be necessary to send her to a home. —The Chairman said he was afraid she was one of those characters no home would reform.—The' Vice-chairman moved that the recommendation of the lady visitor to send Jackson to a home be adopted by that Board, and that the father be asked to con- tribute towards her maintenance there.—The Chair- man said he was afraid they could not ask the father to do that because the girl was able-bodied. A parent was only bound by the Act of Elizabeth to contribute to the support of a. child who was infirm in some way. -The Vice-chairman said the girl was suffering from mental weakness. He believed the father would be glad to contribute someLhiug. Mr H. Harrop seconded the motion, which, after discussion, was allowed to stand over, the Clerk being instructed to communicate in the meantime with the father as to his svillmgues9 to contribute towards his daughter's support, aud also to inquire as to the power of detention iu a home where Lho chairman expressed it as his opinion that if Jackson was not a lunatic she could not be compelled to remain. On tho motion of Mr Samuel, seconded by Mr W. Ellis, Mr G. Heywood was re-elected a representative of the Guardians on the Local Governing Body of the Intermediate School. _n

I ACREFAIR. DEBATE.—At a meeting of the Bethel Chapel C.M. Literary Society held on Monday evening, the sub- lect of discussion proved a most interesting and rather amusing one. It was Whether education enabled yoang ladies to make better wives." The Rev. John Thomas took the normative, whilst Miss E. A. Davies proved a very capable opponent. The majority of those present could not resist airing their opinions, but the chief sapporters were Dr. Owen Jones, Messrs Llew. Evans, Ed. Williams, R. Owen Davies, R. O. Pritchard, George Evans, Roger j Roberts, Mrs A. Hughes and Miss E. A. Jones. The result was a victory of 13 votes to 11 for the non- I educated wives. Mr Robert Pritchard, D.C., was in I the chair.

fir "1 Ti n '7 '"4r! [ SPORT M WREXHAM. PROPOSED-) MEW ATHLETIC r Ctf*aPAJMY. A pT'MitmnMy meetinf,-for tht, purpose of consider- ing the establishment of a new .company (which it it i suggested should be called' the Wrt-Kham Atb!etic i Company.-Limited) was he!? in th ?? W)Mstay Arms Hotel, WrExbam, on Thureday evening. Mr T. P. Jones-Part-? lesiàed, and. tb^s?s wi s a !arge atted: ance, amongst those present beia& Meapw J. F. I Edisbnry, J.?, H. Dyke Dennh.Fnwk Ho-?d, R. J. Kendrick, Stagey D. Bdiabnry- W. J. ?ieteher, 0. j Murless, J.P., X-. G. Heasman, HdwA-d Hughes, J I Colmere Gittins, J. Whittinghamv. T. E. Green, F. Stevens, W. N. Capper, W. SpradL--t--y, A. LloyS, P. Caldecott. S. G. Jarman, R. J. Jitiea, W. WIJht. H ? Stafford, D. ?rdiae, J: G. Be-?a, and W. X>. Walker. The obcts of the comy; it may be I said, are to take on lease a fnllv-eq(W8d' Athtet? ground situate on the Eagles Meadow, Wrexham, i which will shortly be constructed bv Mr Thomas Montgomery, and tc, promote sports sf all kinds thereon. The Chairman, in opening, said he believed all present were interested- in sport in Wrsxham, and they were there to distuas the scheme Mr Mont- gomery had put forward. He (Mr Jones-Parry) might say at the start that Mr Montgomery was pre- pared to find the necessary capital to convert the ground into a proper recreation ground, and he sug- gested, and it had been discussed by several gentle- men, that a small company should be formed for the purpose of providing capital to make use of the ground after taking it over from him on lease. The accommodation would consist of a full-sized tooiball ground, 110 yards by 70 yards, a cricket ground, a trotting track, and a cycling track, the latter being of cinders laid on I macadam and properly banked for raciner. Mr I Montgomery intended to build a. stand to accom- modate 6 500 people under cover, and it was estimated the ground would hold something like 12,000 spectators. He (the chairman) thought there was no doubt that this scheme was going ou, and he did not think it necessary to suggest any resolution that night. What he desired to point out was that if the scheme was carried out they were going to have the finest football ground, cycling track, and cricket ground in North Wales. He suggested there could scarcely be any doubt that if thev got this ground the majority, if not all the Welsh international matches would Le played on it, and this of course would be of great benefit to the town. They bad not seen an international match in Wrexham for a long time, and lie would like to see them come here again. They brought trade to the town, as people came from all round to these matches, and of course spent money. Then why should they not have a cycling ground here ? The matter bad been talked over, and the following gentlemen, who he ventured to think had always taken an interest in sport in Wrexham and district, have expressed willingness to come forward and take the scheme up, namely, Mr C. Murless, Mr Montgomery. Mr Frank Llovd. Mr J. C. Gittins, Mr Heaaman, and Mr Meredith-J ones, all of whom had expressed their intention cf sup- port'ng the scheme. Mr Kendrick said he would like SOllie details as to the financial part of the scheme. The Chairman thought that matter was rather premature. He might go as far as this, however, and say that Mr Montgomery was prepared to speud up to X2,000, and that the capital of the Company, who would take the ground on lease from him, was suggested at SI,000 in -El slieres, with 10.3 per share called up. The sources of revenue, roughly, would be letting the ground as a football and cricket ground, cycling track rent, advertising spaces, and profits on sports, whilst the expenditure, roughly, would be rent of ground, groundsman's wages, secretary's charges, and incidentals. The prospectus would be issued iu a short time. The Chairman added that the Company was not in any way antagonistic to any existing clubs in the town. It was formed in the hope that existing clubs would do their best to co-operate for the use of the new ground with the directors of the Company. Mr Whittingbam Has the rent been fixed. The Chairman: Mr Montgomery undertakes to carry out the plans, and the rent is guaranteed to be not above 1100 a year. Mr Whittingham: Will you take a list of sub- scribers to-night ? The Chairman: No. Mr Gittins, speaking in respect to certain questions as to the manner in which the gronnd would be laid out, said he understood that Mr Montgomery would find the sum of iE2 000. and that the money would be expended at the discretion of the Company through their directors, and the latter would be careful to see that the ground was laid out properly for football, cricket, and cycling. Mr Gittins added that they would have splendid stand accommodation, and altogether he tnou^ht there was such a future for the scheme both in the way of financial profit and the support of sport that he would like to invest in it. Mr Slater, in replying to Mr Gittins, said there would be three and probably four entrances and exits to the ground. The Chairman, answering questions by nIr Fletcher, said the football ground would be 110 yards long ny 70 yards wide the cricket ground would be about 2 acies in extent, and the cycling track would be" four lap-i to the mile. Mr Hughes asked if the ground would be let for tha use of schools and other things if required. Tne Chairman replied that it would. Mr Hughes W-I, that will get over the recreation ground difficulty in tije town aud be a decided recom- mendati:i:i. Mr Gittma asked if the Committee intended to run a football team of their own in the winter, or whether the ground would be let to the premier club in their own district. The Chairmau The new company hope that the Wrexham Club will use the ground. In the event of their not doing so, I can say nothing. They will have the offer. I Mr Stanley Edisbury replying to a question, said the .prospectus would be ready in about a fort- night Mr Slater: I hope to see the first international match played on the ground in March next. The Chairman, answering other ^questions, said no drink would be served on the ground. Mr Murless said, that although he did not per- haps take so much interest in football now as he did prior to the days of professionalism, still he had lived long enough b know that it was no use kicking against tha pricks. Professionalism was the order of the day, and they must accept it or lie down and die. (Laughter.) He would not lie down and die, and as his name had been mentioned in connection with the scheme, he desired to say that he would be opposed to anyone but the Wrexham club having this ground -(hear, hear)—and whatever he could do he would to ensure their getting it. There was no further discussion, and upon the motion of Mr Whittingham, seconded by Mr Fletcher, a vote of thanks was passed to the cair. man. The Chairman, in replying said he hoped that what he desired to say aa to the Wrexham Football Club would go out. He knew things had been said which wers false and wrong in respect to anaagonism to the Wrexham Club, and he wished to say now distinctly that he and those supporting him, had no antagonism to that club. He was as keen a supporter of that club now as when he took it out of the mud four years ago, and he would like to see them have a first class team on that ground. (Hear, hear.) The meeting then terminated.

RETURN OF AN OSWESTRY YEOMAN. On Wednesday night Trooper Willie Williams, Oswestry, of the Shropshire Imperial Yeomanry, who is invalided home, and reached Southampton on Tuesday, arrived in Oswestry by the G. W .R. at about a quarter past nine, and was met with an enthusiastic crowd, consisting of some hnndreds of townspeople, at the station, who, together with a contingent of the Oswestry Troop, Sergeant Felton and Sergeant- Major Pendry being also present, gave him a most hearty welcome. Oa the arrival of the train fog- signals were let off, and the Borough Band played Rule Brittania," amidst ringing cheers from the crowd. He then made a short speech in the Waiting Room, in which he thanked them heartily for their reception of him which, he said, was more than be deserved. (liond cheers.) A move was then made for his home in Salop-road, and thither he was carried shoulder high, the procession being headed by the Borough Band. On arrival, Mr Charles iii. Williams, accountant, in a. short speech, heartily thanked all for their kind reception of his brother, and more especially the Shropshire Yeomanry Cavalry, in connection with whom he mentioned Sergeant- Major Pendry and Sergeant Felton. (Cheers.) In responBe to a call for a speech Trooper Williams again thanked them, and said he had done very little to deserve their kindness, but the rest of the Yeomanry bad been in most of the actions, and deserved a hearty welcome. The band then played 11 God save the Queen," and the crowd gradually dispersed after giving a ringing cheer for the hero of the hour. f ————— —————

I BREAKS THE RECORD. I The English steamer Sydenham has arrived at Dartmouth from Taganrog. Near Algiers she ran into a terrible hailstorm, some of the stones, accord- ing to a member of the crew, being as large as half- pint cups. One pierced the captain's hat, and cut his head open. The storm lasted two hours. I Similar weather had prevailed in the neighbour- I hood for some days. a -■

THE EVICTIONS IN IRELAND. I The evictions in Ireland for the quarter ending the 3mh September reach 1,209, being 400 in advance of the high figure for the previous quarter. A glance at th& relative figures of the four provinces shows that the number oi the evictions is greatest in Ulster, wheie there has been uo land agitation. In Leinster the evictions for the three months were 177, in Munster 150. in Connaught 280, but in uuagitated Ulster they amount to 602. A

A BAG OF GOLD LOST. I The loss of a bag of gold belonging to Messrs Lacon's branch bank, at Sheringham, has caused  some sensation in Norfolk. The bag, which is stated I to have contained £ 200, was placed in a trap to be conveyed to Holt, and on the road it was discovered to be missing from the vehicle. It has not yet been found. According to the rules of the bank, the cash should have gone by rail.

THE FISHER GIRLS' SPECIAL. I A novel special train has left Yarmouth bound to Aberdeen snd Peterhead, carrying home 300 Scotch fisher girls who have been working in curing houses during tbe herring fishing. The distance is covered by ordinary expresses in eighteen hours, bnt the fiaher girls' express is expected to accomplish the journey in sixteen boors.

i  QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY. "BffEDOYA" FRESH BUTTER, "MAYPOLE" DAIRY BUTTER, FINEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. FINESII Q U- L l?" "MAYPOLE" TEA, THE YEliY BEST. ONLY 1/6 PER LB. WHY PAY MORE ? I ALSO Reliable Blends at 1/4 & 1/2 per Ik FRESH CHURNED MARGARINE, I 5d, 6d, and 8d per 5b. FAR SUPERIOR TO SECONDARY BUTTERS. MAYPOLE DAIRY COr (LIMITED,) 59, CHESTER STREET, WREXHAM. BRANCHES EVERYWHERE. 280

THE WREXHAM INFIRMARY. THE MAYORAL PROCESSION. I our readers SSEIE' Mayor of Wrexham at.euds tbd P",riah Cnuren thi8  offertory in aid of tbe WrexuanI Iutirm:i.ry will bt t8k :I. The procession will fea^ rhe G.???4??' ? proce33^ Dr. H. Veuables Palin, hon. "86011 to the In^H' p"esLs%^sday-J No doubt you are S"" I^mary is in debt over £1,000. The in"titutiun i" al ways fall of ?over =-Sx.=  rq r e "fall nur"ing staff *o ke"p up its efciciency. j. l"riday Ene Mttyor atteu<1" chur"h, and the collec- tion is to b3 made on behalf of the Infirmary. May it be a record one, stowing the district at large has a. true appreciation of its value."

WELSH JUNIOR CUP.. ? following ia the result of the draw for thn second round of. ,he Junior Cap Competition DIVISION I Shoton Rangers v. Flint REd Stars. bt. Asaph Town v. Church Guild (Rhyl). Llanrwst Town v. Flint Reserves Holyhead bwifts v. Bangor lieserves. DIVISION 11 Summerhill v. Do??fjey O Sammerh.i.l„ l A. !„ b,°n v. £ >oigeliey. United Reserves..  H::scrves. Adwy VtcMrm United, a.!?. ke8trves- N L T~ ■ DIVISIOX III. Owestry ünit-cd Reserve v. NViiittiDcton. Chirk Reaerv-es v. tit. Martins. lioabon aibiun v. Whitchurch Alexandra, •bllesmero Town v. Liaiitviiin. DIVISION IV. "ingleton and Coles v Lilandiuam. Shrewsbury Kailway v. Machynlleth. Barrack Rovers, \V eJ,,¡] ¡)0ùl Reserves, bye-3. Ties ° by6d C^ °n or before December 8bh. Kickof ff 2 3DP ??' FI::öe,uamed dab h? choice of" groun -6-

RUABON SCHOOL BOARD.. A meetiov of the ftbovu Board was held at Acre- fair Schools Oil Ihureday afternoon, Mr E. Hooson presiding over the followiug attend .,Lnee :-Mr Christ- mas Jones (vice-chairman), Revs- J. Davies and W. B. Jonea. Slesera C. Simpson, \V. Phiiip Cooke, and R. A. Jt.nea. Mr A. A. Roberts, attendance officer. reported an increase m the average attendance during the month of 289 9, an increase of 210 oa the registers, and a percentage of 82 Mrs Kirkham Jones, Messrs Christmas Jonea and William Davies (Beehive, Rhosymedre) were appointed to represent the Board on the Governing, Body of the Ruabon County School. The retirinL7 1 memoer-s were Mrs Jones, Mr Christmas Jones, and Mr Benjamin Williams (Rhos). The Rev. J, S. Lewis (vicar of Ruabon) vas- appointed governor to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Rev. E. M. Roderick. The Chairman and Clerk were appointed to repre- sent the Board on the Federation of School Boarda for Wales and Moamonthahire. The Board decided to purchase a science chest for the Rhos and Johnstown Schools. Mr Piitchard recorded an increase in the average attendance at the Board schools of 271, and a. decrease of 19 2 in the National schools. The per- centage was 82.

— ♦ FESTINIOG AND THE DRAMA. The Council of the Free Churches of Blaenau- Febtiniog have taken a serious view of the inflaence of the different dramatic companies which have visited, the town. The Council sent a strong-worded message to the churches asking for their advice to their mem- bers to abstain from attending these performances, but some of the churches passed a resolution urging the Council to address the Urban Council, as the responsible authority for the letting of the hall, and on Monday the Rev. John Hughes addressed a letter to that body, and it was read at the meeting of the Council. Mr J. T. Jones said he felt it was. the duty of the urban power to watch these nlavs and to stop all that was degrading and of low standard. Mr Cadwaladr Roberts proposed they should not let the hall for dramatic performances which were. unworthy. Mr Evan T. Pritchard seconded, and observed that these companies were the means of destroying the religious feelings of the young who crowded to the hall to listen to their plays. Mr William Owen (chairman of the Council) What do you mean by unworthy in your pro- posal ? You must recollect that we have our own dramatic performances, and those in our churches. They have been at the hall with Esther," and are now preparing Under the Palms." Mr C. Roberts I mean by 4* unworthy those tin- godly gang that are tramping the country. They are a disgrace to be seen at the railway station, leav- ing the place like drnnken tramps. The Chairman Our ministers go to the theatres when from home, and why should they be Eo sancti- monious at home ? (" No, no.") There can be no doubt on the matter. Mr Owen Jones said that the letter addressed to the Council proved the chairman's assertion. There were good aud bad companies, and the applications for the hiring of the hall should be considered by the committee as per rules. Mr C. Roberts If that rale is to be used hencs- forth I withdraw my proposition. Mr Humphrey Roberts Talking about free trade, and going to select your customers. You are talking as if our young men were giddy- headed. Mr O. J. Owen Are they not so ? What is the use of talking nonsense. We ought to protect our young men from temptations.

For the benefit of oar lady readers we give them the beat recipe we know of for their Christmas Plum Pudding. Take three quarters of a pound of iour, two ounces of Borwick's baking powder, two ounces of bread crumbs, one and a half-pounds of snet, two pounds of raisins, one pound of currants, ten ounces of sngar, two ounces of almonds, one pound of mixed candied peel, salt and spice to taste. Mix the ingredients well together, and add six eggs, well beaten, and three-quarters of a pint of milk; divide in two, and boil eight hours. ———————————————- J

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ll"" nearing its close, and the new one 111[1" 10 on the horizon of the blushing dawn, li C'r] on the horizon of the blushing dawn, ? C: I ertions are being put forth to complete ^■ nd an^ meetings with this object in view b,ll1J a, d iiieetiuc-,s with this ob j ect in view t, aki;:¡g p?ce throughout the country. ?re t .II11 S???ring in connection with our ..rcjit was held in the Brynyffynnon \le\an Chapel Wrexham, on Friday last, at mo?t interesting address was delivered by ? '?rcv Bunting, M.A., of London. At the | which is reported elsewhere in our  .? which is reportei elsewhere in onr ;tu' n 3 ? ?'? stated that something like ;cOO h?.J already been received or promised J the fund, and Mr Bunting took occasion )', Plirnent the Wrexham circuit upon the ¡ ble progress they had made in connection .j::r t i'ir contribution ▲