Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

MEETING AT BRYMBO. I 0liJilar8daj evening. Mr Moss, M.P., delivered I -J- I an aaLues* at the Tabernacle Chapel, Brymbo, when I the Rev. E. K. Jones presided.

I SINGULAR TRAP FATALITY, On Wednesday afternoon, as Mr Richard Jones, of Bangor, formerly the licensee of the George and Dragon Inn, Bangor, was getting into a car at Llan- fair P.G. the abate broke and Mr Jones waa precipi- tated to the ground, and, failing under the horse's feet, received injuries which resulted in almost im- mediate death. Mr Jones was returning from a business trip to Pentraeth, where he had bsen repre- I sentmg the U ttoxeter Brewery Company.

NOT KNOWN TO THE LAW. I The Conrt of Appeal decided on Wednesday in the case of the Taft Vale Railway Company v. The Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, that a trade union is not an entity known to the law, and therefore it cannot be sued in iLs registered name. MrJastice Farweli, in the Court below, had taken the contrary view, and granted an iu junction to pre- vent the Society from picketing the Great Western Railway. The Society's name was now struck out of the record, and the injunction was dissolved. ♦

THE TIGER STORY FROM WALES. A further report states the Knighton correspondent of the Central News made a tour of twenty-four miles on Saturday through the tiger infested district, and found the inhabitants qaite unaware of their danger. The schools were indeed closed, but the Central News correspondent was officially informed that this was the GUtow on Saturday afternoon. The account published ou Saturday said that the beast was last sighted on Thursday within a mile of Llandrindod Wells, and that a number of armed men started in parsuit. The Central news corres- pondent could gain no information of this expedition, and it appears to have quise escaped notice in the locallity. It is aurmissed mat the number of armed men must have been a very small one. Telegraphing later, the correspondent says that the story is now believed to be a hoax.

I SIR HENRY FOWLER AND LORD ROSEBERY. Sir H. H. Fowler, in an address at Wolverhampton on Wednesday night, said he believed the Liberal party was unanimous iu desiring that its power should be concentrated upon practical legislative and administrative reforms ELffecting the condition of the people. It was weary of impossible programmes, of political qnacks, of unreasonable faddists. It wanted to grapple with the great evils in our midst which were a national danger aod a national curse. The Manchester School co-operated with Mr Gladstone's Governments in their great reforms, but it had never guided the policy of a Liberal A luiiaistrati m. He believed that the majority of Lhe p-irty desired a (cessation of the suite which had arisen in consequence of the war. The election had also satisfied nim that the vast majority of them desired that Lord Rosebery should return to his place in the councils of the party which had bsen his political home, and to which he w is bjuni by LI1.3 strotigeiit ties. Hia recent magnificent exposition of the national dangers and national duties had raised a lofty standard both of ideal and practical politics, and embodied an enduring creed.

ONE SHARE WORTH £ 120,000. ) In London, on Wednesday, Mr E. H. Boasfiald, of j the firm of Fox and Bjusfiiid, sold by auction at the Mart an Adventurer's share in the NJW River Cam- pany for £ 120,000. Tne room in which the sale took place was densely packed by the public. The share in question is one of tmrty-six which forla the Adventurer's moiety of the undertaking. In the solution of the problem of Loadoa's warer supply 300 years ago, many vicissitudes were experienced by Hugh Myddelton and hisfriond3, the money difficulty being overcome in 1612 by King J-tine: I.'s assist- ance. The recourse to this expedient spiit up the shares equally between the Crown and th, Company, I the first tuoibly becoming kuown a3 the King's shares and the other moiety the Adventurer's shares. In 1619 the Company was incorporated by letters patent from the Crown, aud the inanagemelit wai vested in 'I the then twenty-nine holdccs of ttlJ thirty-six shares forming the adventurers' moiety, tha Crown being expressly excludeo fwm 1\1 I share o: management iu respect of the King's moiety. The revenue of the Company in 1871 was iEZS4 203, whilst iu 1893 it had increased to £ 623,075. Future pro-pects of income may be estimated from tne circumstances of the expiration of the leases, among the more important of which is that kno v i :.d the Myddelton-street estate at Clerken v_i;, which commences to run out in 1903. Twenty years from thence the Company may expect to come into possession of fifty acres of land in the very heart oi London. The Adventurers' shares are real estate, and pass by deed of convey- I ance in the same manner as other freehold property. They qualify for the magistracy, the Parliamentary I franchise for the counties of Middlesex and Hertford, and, most important of all, for a seat at the Board. The last pries which one of these shares fetched was 1122,500 when Coosols were at 110, so that the present sum of 1120,000 must bt; considered a very high figure, having regard to the price at which Consols now aland

THE MINERALS UNDER THE RIVER DEE. The caqe of Gladstone v. Potts came before Mr Justice Kekewich in the Chancery Division, on Tuesday. This was a special caie in which the trustees of the will of Sir Stephen R. Giynne, and Mr W. G. C. Gladstone, an infaut, appearing by Lord Cobbam, hia next friend, were the plaintiffi, by Lord F. A. Potts, the defendant. The action was brought to have it determined whether the plaintiff, Mr W. G. C. Gladstone, as lord of the mauor, or the defendant was entitled to certain mines and minerals underlying lands near or adjacent to the river Dee. In 1732, by an Act of Parliament passed to pre- serve the navigation of the river Dee, certain white sands and salt marsh lauds were vested in the under- takers, now the Dee Laud Company, bat the mines and minerals were reserved for the use of the lord of the manor and other proprietors. By conveyances made in 1871, 1878, and 1893 certain lands forming part of the salt marshes and white sands, together with all mines and minerals, were conveyed to Mr Frederick Potts, the father of the defendant. The plaintiffs relied on the reservation of the mines and minerals in the Act of 1732, but the defendant con- tended that the lands were vested in him free from any such reservation. Mr Warupington, Q C., Mr Warrington, Q.C., and Mr O. L. Clare appeared for the plaintiffs Mr Renshaw, Q.C., and Mr Leonard F. Potts for the defendant. Mr Justice Kekewich said that after careful consideration of all the arguments he found in favour of the defendant. In his opinion the Act of 1753 had the effect of vesting all the lands, together with the mines and minerals thereunder, in the Company. The Momin,/ Leader says Mr William Giynne Charles Gladstone, the infant whose mineral interests under the Sands of Dee were at isaue on Tuesday, before Mr Justice Kekewich, is the new lord of the manor of Hawarden. He is the son of Mr W. H. Gladstone, who died in 1891, and the grandson of the present Lord Blantyre. Mr Justice Kekewich s decision, if it stands, will mean a eerious loss to the estate, which was long ago settled on trusts declared by Sir Stephen Richard Glynne. Under these trusts Mr W. H. Gladstone succeeded to Hawarden, but by his will provided so far as he jwuld, that the enjoy- ment of the Castle should be Secured to his father an:i mother for their several lives. To Mr Charles Gladstone, his grandson, and in fact heir, as well 1108 head of our branch of the family," the late leader bequeathed his pateatb of office, presents from her Majesty, portraits, testimonials of plate, and all correspondence of especial interest, to be held as heirlooms with the Hawarden estate, The other branch of the family is, of course, represented by Sir John Gladstone, of Fasque. Sir John was formerly in the Coldstreams, and served in the Egyptian campaigns of 1882 and 1885. He is un- married, and the heir-presumptive to the title is Mr Walter Gladstone, the son of Mr Gladstone's elder brother Robertson. Mr Robertson Gladstone was in his day about the best-known man among the merchant princes of Liverpool. His appearance was striking. He wos very tall, very broad, very old- fashioned, and nearly always very shabby. Like another celebrated gourmet he always chose and bought his own fish in the market, which he visited every day. He also always haggled ttbout the price, which was pure fan on his part, as in the end he pa.id for the joke as well aa the fish.

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THE LATE MR. GEORGE I EDWARDS, TREVOR. r THE FUNERAL. On Thursday, the funeral of the late Mr George Edwards took place at Llantvsilio Churchyard. A short service was held at the house by the Rev. Gilber: Heaton, M.A., curate-in-charge, Yron, and the cortege left Trevor House at one o'clock. The chief mourners were Mr E. Llovd Edwardsand Mr James Coster Edwards (nephews), of the firni of Messrs J. C. Edwards; Mr John EJwards, Cefu Dre- borth. Montgomery Mr Win. Jones, Montgomeiy; and Mr James Roberts, The O-tklauds. There were also present the Revs. H. T. Owen tnd D. M. Evans, B.A., Messrs T. Bnshby, T. H. Bushby, — Page, W. A. Hill, and J. Paterson, Liverpool Office; Salmon, Farndon; T. E. Green, Wrexham P. H. Henshaw, Chester; J Rowlands, Llaugollen; E. R, Owen, Montgomery; Jacks, Bascbnrch; John Edi." Rnabon, chief clerk; Inspector Lloyd. Knabon: A. E. Jones, Trefynani; Southern, Dr. McDonald, William Jened, Plasmadoc; W. B iche, Trevor Samuel Garner, Shrewsbury; C. J. Padfield, G. Meeson, Griffith Williams, N. and S. W. Bank, Lian- gollen; George Saint, Rnabon; J. Williams, J.P., Trefynant; W. Pencerdd Williams, G. and D., Llan, gollen; Parry, J. Richards, J. Morria, Cefn, T. Hughes, &c. The service a.t the church was conducted by the Revs. J. S. Jones, L'antysilio, and G. Heaton, in a most impressive manner. The coiffu, which was of polished oak with beautiful mountings, was borne to the grave by Messrs Thomas Roberts, Gobowen T. Drayton, Whittington; J. Peever and J. Thomas, Wrexham, all being foremen maltsters in the deceased's employ. The Revs. J. S. Jones and G. Heaton also officiated at the grave. Wreaths from the following were placed on the grave :-Mrs George Edwurds (-vife), Maria aud Diana (sisters), Mrs Dearaen (lister), Miss Cissy Brooks, the trusteed of the late Peter Walker, Liver- pool; Mr Hodgson. Farndon; Mr John Ellis, Ltuabon; Mr and Mrs J. Vanghan Rjiierts, Oak lands; Mr and Mrs T. Bnshby, Mr T. H. Buabby, Mr Shaw, Liverpool: Mr Henshaw, Liverpool; Mr and Mrs Rowlands, Wrexham; Mr and Mrs William Bache, Trevor; Mr Hodgson, Mickleover; Mr Brad- shaw, Liverpool; Mr Graesser, Argued Hall; Mr Wright, Wrexham; Mr and Mrs Green, Wrexnam; I Mr a.nd Mrs Page, Llangollen; Mr and Mrs Wil- 1 liams, Trefynaut, Air H-;ntiey aud Maggie (servants).

« THE DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE MINERS' FEDERATION. The ordinary monthly Council meeting of th, I above Federation was held 0:1 Monday, at the: Miners' Office, Wrexhtm, Mr George Kowiey, presideut, in the cbair, aad there were a!so present :—Messrs John Williams (vice-chairra n:) Joh i fjiovd (general trea- surer), Ed ward EI?h? (ifanerat secretary ami agent), aad rcore?eata.ti?cid of me d: £ fereur. branches of the Federation, viz., Wrexham Lnl Acton, Gatewen, Plaepower, Point of Ayr, Vmu, Black Pa.rk. Wynn- stay, Westminster, Ffrwd, Hettiafield, New Brouh- I ton, Backley, Brynkynallt, Brymbo, Wirrall, New Flint, Ffiith, Bryumallv. and Bycinon II l11 Lodges. It was resolved That this Council meeting repre- senting tho miners of North Wales, express our strongest disapproval of the drafting of the military into Bethesda and districts also, that we wish to ex- press our approval of the conduct of the quarrymen under such provocation that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to D. Lloyd George, Ejq M.P., signed by the General Secretary and Vice Chairman." That steps be taken at once to secure a prica list at each colliery, also a standard rata of wages for day-wage men (dateters) and for boys." It was said that in other districts in the Federation area they have not only a standard rate of wages for dateters, but a scale of wages for boys starting to work according to ages, viz., bays starting to work in the mine at thirteen years of age are paid 1.3 4i, plus ruling percentage, and Id per quarter advance in wages until he attains the rate of 3s 4d. in some dis- tricts 3s 8d per day plus percentage. In North Wales the employers at some collieries objected to pay the boys the lost 5 per cent. advance in wages because they had had an advance in wages some time prior and since the previous general advance, the scale mentioned is in force in Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and other Midland counties. The Secretary waa instructed to publish the sug- gested scheme in connection with the Federation in place of the North Wales Miners' Permanent Relief Society, and that the same be published and dis- tributed among the members generally. The scheme provides that an additional 4d per week. surface workmen 31 per week (which is now subscribed to the Relief Society), be paid by members of the Federation, to be kept in separate accounts, and shall be used for the following benefits :—To provide for each member who may be injured while following his usual employment 5a per week until he is able to resume work widows of members whose death has been caused by injuries in and about the mines, 53 per week children of the said deceased member, 2E1 6d per week widowed mother of a deceased single member, if a dependent, 53 per week. Also to provide funeral allowance at the death of a member caused bv accident while following his usual employ- ment. To provide old age pensions for all members at sixty years of age, if unable to work owing to old age, or any other disability after attaining the age of sixty years.

I A GUIDE TO LAW BREAKERS. I At the Central Criminal Court, James Davis, aged 36, & Bachelorof Arts at Durham University, pleaded guilty to forging money orders.—Mr A. Gill, who prosecuted for the Post Office, said there was found on his person a manuscript which contained, said Mr Gill, a descriptive theory how to carry out criminal offences. The document might be called a criminal vade mecum. It dealt with outdoor and indoor frauds, offences which might be committed at railway sta- tions, at banks, by means of the telephone and the telegraph, and with frauds in onnection with the Post Office, "long firms," &c. At the end of the manuscript there was an appendix dealing with the conduct of criminal offences, conduct on arrest: whilst a distinction was drawn between the Metro- politan police officers and rural constables, and the appendix further set out that where there was no defence the accused ought to plead guilty, to urge that he was not the actual thief, and that his position in the dock brought disgrace on friends holding good positions. The author added that if these directions were carried out the probability was that 11 the judge would give the prisoner another chance." The Recorder sentenced the prisoner to six months' im- prisonment as an offender in the second division.

OPENING OF THE OSWESTRY GVMNASIUM. On Thursday evening the above institution was formally opened with a gymnastic display and boxing exhibition, Mr A. Wynne Corrie performing the ceremony of opening, and amongst those present and on the platform were the Mnvor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs Richard Dauiel), Mr and Mrs A. Wynne Corrie, 4pl. Arkwright, Alderman Geo. Owen, Dr. Aylmer Lewis and the Misses .Lewis, Mr and Mrs George Damville Lees and M,i-s Luxmoore, Mr E. Bremoer Smith, & The Gymuasium, it will be remembered was erected m'ny years ag">, mainly through the instrumentality of Col. Arkwright, who then lived at the Mount, but who has since !eft the neighbourhood and flourished for some time, but after he left, it gradually fell into disuse hilt it has recently been handed over to the Town Council through the kindness of the late trustees, and it is now hoped will be a lasting institution in the town. There is now a complete equipment of modern apparatus, whereby the young people of f h" L.).vii will have the I fall benefit ot the training. The Mayor, in openiog the proceedings, said he hoped by the spring they wonid have a Jarjje swimming bath t-realei in the Gymnasium—(cheers)—and for this they would require about £ 1.500, hue h« h"d every confidence that this sum would be rained when the pubiic saw what good work the Gymnasium was doing. He called upon Mr Corrie to open the Gymnasia'U.—Mr Corrie Raid he had two duties to perform—to welcome Colonel Arkwright. which he did cordially, and to open that institution. He also congratulated Mr Daniel on his election to the Mayoralty. Two years ago a movement was started to revive the Gymnasium, and thee gentlemen had handed over what had been then collected to the present owners, and with this, new npparatns had been purchased. He then formally declared the Gymnasium opened, md s-aid he wished it every possible success. (Cueers.) flie Mayor then proposed a vote of t!:nnks to Mr Corrie, and this was seconded hy Mi J. Parry Janes (town clerk), in which he said it was owing to the red- tapeism of the Local Government Board that they I were without the H\7imin:ng baih, but if they would not eventually allow them to borrow the money, they would have to go) to their friends in Odwestry for it, but ba.ve it th-y would. (Loud cheers.)—Mr Corrie returned thanks, and in doing "0 thanked Councillor S Parry Jones, Mr A. W. Mcrris (secretary), the committee, and b-rge mi FvJtou, f.)r the able carry- ing out of the arraugements. He then c-tlled on Colonel Arkwright to »¿,y a few words.—Coioael Ark- wright reminded his auJi-i.-ce that he was still a life member of the Gymnasium, and took a great interest in it. He was very s.;rry Mrs Arkwright could not be present, but she had cent throngh him a kindly greet- ing to all. He wi.iiu ;1 them tvery success, and said be was proud to say he was the lather of a child whom he called his coy Gym." (Loud cheers.)—A I capital programme then gone through. I

SENTENCES OF THE DUMBELL'S I BANK OFFICIALS. The triali of tIn five ')ffiîlt':J df Dambell'¡ lÜuk on charges of fraud was concluded atDouglason Mol- day. In the interval between the rising of the Court at midnight on Situ*day and its reassembling ou Mondiy morning the jury had agreed np3n a verdict in the case against Snimtmn and Nalaoa of mis- applying the rno ieys of the bank. In both instances they found the accused guilty, although only on one count of the indictment, aud they recommended both to mercy. Counsel haviug addressed the Court in mitigation of the punishment to ba given the prisoners, Acting Deemster Shee passed sentence. Charles Banks Nelson and John Sliimmon were both sentenced to five years' penal servitude for taking the moneys of the bank, and also to three years each for the issue of false balance-sheets, the latter sentences to run concurrently with the former. Joseph Drake Rogers. the Manx auditor of the bank, was sent to hard labour for eighteen months, and William Aldred and Harold Vincent Aldred, the Manchester auditors, to hard labour for twelve and six months respectively. 4 —————

(•THREE BROTHERS DROWNED IN I RADNORSHIRE. A correspondent at Knighton, Radnor, reports a.n r accident, involving the loss of three lives, which occurred late on Tuesday night at Penybont. Mr James Lloyd, of Dolesywdd, and three of his qons- James, Joseph, and Arthur-attended by a boy, went out with the intention of spearing salmon in the river Ithon, a tributary of the Wye. No clear account of the disaster has yet been given by the survivors, but it is presumed that a fiph was seen, and the foremost of the younger men rushed into the water to spear it. At the point where the accident occurred the river is at least 12-t. deep, a fact which might be unknown to the party, as the bed of the river has considerably altered since last winter.. At any rate the young man found himself out of his depth immediately, and called for assistance. One of his brothers, who carried a light, went to the rescue, but got into difficulties himself, and the light was extinguished. The third brother then entered the water to render assistance, but with no better success, and all were drowned, the father and the boy standing powerless on the bank. A message was sent to the village, and a police-sergeant and others set to work to recover Lhe bodies, which, however, were not found until nine o'clock on Wednesday morning.

CEFNYBEDD. I I CO:SCERT.-On Friday evening a concert was held at Bethlehem Presbyterian Chapel. Mr L. E. Ford presided. The Chairman, in his opening remarks, referred to the object of the concert, and con- gratulated Mr Jones, the minister, and church for their successful efforts to liquidate the debt on their place of worship. The programme commenced with a solo, The Star of Bethlehem," by Mr Lloyd Jones, which was deservedly encored. after which he gave the Captain's Daughter." Miss Taylor sang There's a Land and Daddy" exceptionally well, her rendering of the latter being redemanded. The duet, Tell me, gentle stranger," given by Miss Gladys Williams and Mr Bradwen Parry, was pimply excellent, and was vociferously encored. Mr R. Williams gave The Diver and Profiad plentyn y meddwyn." The Bedouin Love SJug" and The Young Brigade were given by Mr 15radwen Parry in fine style. Miss Gladys Williams sang 0 na byddai yn haf o hydd," gaining a well-merited encore, after which she gave My own good man." Old Memories," by Mr Lloyd Jones, was well rendered. The Mandoliue Band gave several selec- tions which were much appreciated. Undoubtedly the star of the evening was Miss Gladys Williams, her songs being exquisitely rendered. Mrs J. Herbert Francis, Wrexham, accompanied the various songs on the piano. Hor skilful playing was much admired. The usual vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings. »

n ET CM F & & DEAFNESS • • • AND • • • I DEFECTS OF HEARING. I We remind our readers that a copy of I THE JOURNAL FOR THE DEAF, I which is now Enlarged to Twelve Pages, and Illustrated, is FORWARDED 9 FREE, under cover, on sending a Post Card to the EDITOR, REGENT'S H PARK ROAD, LONDON, N.W. This important medical publication deals with COMPLAINTS OF THE H EAR, LARYNX, THROAT and NOSE, and fully explains the rational and H scientific mode of treatment (chiefly outward) employed by the Drouet institute H for the cure of such complaints. It also gives particulars of a large number of g remarkable cures which have been effected in long-standing cases of a serious H nature. The perusal of THE jOuRNAl. FOR THE DEAF will prove of the gtea- test interest to those suffering from Deafness and affections of the larynx, H throat, and nose, and it will also be consolatory to sufferers who have hitherto K despaired of that relief which the Drouet system of treatment, now offers. M Free advice is given by correspondence to patients unable to leave home. B| Consultations are held every week-day, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the H DROUET INSTITUTE, 8 72, REGENT'S PARK ROAD, LONDON, N.W. | HI

I CEPH. THE CLI-II. -A public ine,t n- held d Bethel Welsh Independent Church, on SloO^eef night, to protest against the club opened at Red Lien, Rhosymedre. Mr Robert Lloyd presided, and there was a very good attendance.—Mr W. Daries, Bee Hire, proposed and Mr T. O. Davies, chemist, seconded, That this meeting pledges itself to use every legitimate means to put a stop to the Rhosy- medre Drinking Club."—This resolution was supported by the Revu. W. O. Williams (Ebenezur) and Huw Parri (Bethel), and carried unanimously. A solo waa then rendered by Mr Peter Wm. Jones.— The following resolution was proposed by Mr Benj. Williams, D.C., and seconded by Mr D. W. Roberts, P.C., •• That in view of the good work done by the Ruabon Temperance Council this meeting pledges itself to support that Council to the best of its ability, acd to endeavour to strengthen their hand. We recommend (1) the local Bands of Hope to join the Council (2) the formation of a temperance choir and ladies' choir, (3) temperance sermons during the week-nighta, (4) exchange of pulpits, and we consider that counter attractions to the public-houses should be provided."—The Rev. John Charles supported the resolution, which was carried. A committee was then formed to consider the best means of providing counter-attractions and the meeting terminated  TEST CONCERT -The first annual test concert in connection with the Gorpbwysfa Welsh Wesleyan Chapel was held on Monday night, and proved a decided all round success. The building has recently undergone extensive alterations, and this concert was arranged to help to wipe off the debt. Mr J. E. Edwards. dentist, Wrexham, was the chairman, Messrs W. Pencerdd Williams (G and L.), Llan- gollen. and G. W. Hughes (G. and L.). Celn, were the adjudicators in music, and the Rev. Edward Jones and Mr Ed. Williams, Berwv n, were the adjudicators for recitations. The prize for the best baritone or tenor solo attracted eleven competitors; five were diFposed of at the preliminary test, whilst six appeared on the stage, among whom were Messrs Emlyn Evans, Joseph Edwards, and J. liyland George, all noted prize winners. In this instance the I two latter shared honours. Out of the twelve entrants for the recitation six survived the test, and j the competition was very keen, Messrs Samuel Valentine (Cefnydd) ana Joeeph Edwards being adjudicated equal. The prie for the best soprano or contralto solo :was won by the already noted young singer, Miss Harriet Egan, Cefn Mawr, her render- ing of that beant?' song, Fy Mam," by Dr. Parry, being excellent. The fourth, and chief competition, was for the best rendering of the tune Pretoria," recently composed by Mr J. T. Gabriel, A.C., Cefn Mawr, bv a party of not exceeding twelve voices. The parties were Messrs J. R. Davies and party, John Wright and party, Robert Davies and party, and Edward Rowlands and party, Vron. The first choir sang excellently, and was well balanced, but the adjudicators decided to divide the prize between the two first-named choirs. Mrs O. Madoc Roberts, of Llangollen, acted as accompanist in a very capable manner. The secretary was Mr Enoch Roberts. WEDDING AT GLYX.—A wedding was celebrated at Sion Baptist Caapel, G'yuceiriog, on Wednesday Xovember 14th, when Miss Lizzie Morris, Ceiriog Private and Commercial Hotel, Glyn, waa united with Mr J. T. Jones, builder and contractor, Cef n- mawr. About 2 p.m., the arrival of the carriages containing tne bridegroom and his relatives was signalized by cannon firing, which was repeated soon after on the arrival of the bride, and the bridesmaids in their respective carriages. At the chapel entrance an atch of evergreens had been constructed. The great numbsr of friends present from Glyn and Cefn, bort ample testimony to the popularity of the bride and the bridegroom. The liev. J. L. Jones, Glyn, and the Rev. R. R Williams, Cefnmawr, officiated at the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr D. Jones, Lavar Villa, was beautifully attired in a dress of grey poplin trimmed with white satin and steal trimmings, with a grey velvet picture hat to match. She also wore a magnificent pearl p -ndant, and carried a beautiful bouquet the gifts of the bridegroom. Miss Maggie Jones, Gwalia, Overton, and Miss A. Jones, Lavar Villa, (cousins of the bride) acted as bridesmaids and ilessrs. J. Ryland George, Cefn, and Robert Robert's, Glyn, were the best men. The bridesmaids' dresses were of green cioth trimmed with cream merv, and with black velvet picture-hats. Each carried a bouqaet, and wore a pearl brooch the gifts of the bridegroom. On leaving the Chapel, confetti was showered on the I happy pair. A reception was afterwards held at the h 'use of the bride's mother where fifty guests were entertained. The toast to the bride and bridegroom was proposed by Mr D. Jones, :Lavar Villa. The bride and bridegroom drove off to Chirk whence they proceeded to London to spend their honey-moon. The bride's going-away dress was a hwn costume with a. helbtrope velvet toque.

MINERA. I A SUCCESSFUL CONCERT.—The BJYs' National Schoolroom, Miuera, was crowded on Monday even- ing. when a most eiii oyable concert was held in aid of the ftiiid-z of St. David's Mission Chutch, Pentrebaia. Mr G F. Wynne, of Plasgwyn, presided, and in opening the proceedings, expressed the keen pleasure it afforded him to see so many present; it meant the realising of a substantial sum towards the oojeat of the entertainment Continuing, he said the Church Mission at Peutrebais was about the first work undertaken by the Vicar of Minera upon his advent to the parish. Such work, he could assure them, was well deserving of their support. Miss Verc Thompson, Hawarden, contributed the firtit item in a well r1 ^oforse solo entitled "Vivacite." Mr Bradwen Parry, Wrexham, sang th3 "Bedouin Love Song," and was loudly cheered. Miss Jenuie Roberts, Rhosddu, gave a pretty rendering of Paradise," which was followed by a comic song by Mr Robbins, who received an encore. A banjo duet, lilack Bess," by Miss Gibbons and Nlisa Odgers, followed. Then Mr Richard Hughes, who possesses a sweet clear voice, sang 11 AilsiL Mine," responding to a hearty encore with a uiccl rendering of Mary." Miss Gwen Davies, Wrex- ham, sang Echo with much taste. Much interest was taken in a singing competition entitled Farmyard," for which a gold scarf pin was offered. Five competitors came forward, all from Bwlchgwyn Board School. and Dr. W. Vaughan Griffith and Mr Wynne, who adjudicated, awarded the priza to Miss Blodwen Rogers. Mr Wynna kindly gave the second and each of the other competitors- a money prize. This concluded the first part of the pro- gramme. The second opened with a pianoforte solo by Miss Gwen Davies, followed with a duet, Tell me, eentle stranger," by Miss Jennie Roberts and Mr Bradwen Parry. Mr Richard Hughes sang My Dreams Miss Roberts" The Zuvder Zee," and Mr Parrv The Young Brigade," who gave "Queen of the Earth in response to a well-deserved encore. A patriotic song, "There's a Land." by Miss Gwen Davies, and a comic song by Mr Robbins, concluded a, well sustained programme. Upou the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Dr. Griffith, the performers, who had without exception given their services free, were heartily thanked. A similar vote was accorded Mr Wynne for presiding. The varions songs and solos were ably accompltDied by Miss Vere Thompson, Hawarden Mrs Griffiths, Plaa Mostyn and Mr Percy Jones, Adwy.

CAERGWRLE. I THE LATE MRS BRIGHT W e regret to record the death, which took place at The Celyn on Monday, the residence of her son-in-iaw, Mr William Davies, J.P., of Mrs Martha Bright in her seventy-ninth year. Mrs Bright, who has lived at Caergwrle for eleven years, was the relict of Mr Philip Bright, J.P., Greenfields, near Brecon, who was a well-known Liberal leader and Nonconformist in his district. The deceased lady was aitm*; for some months. The funeral, which was private, took place on Thursday at Hope Cemetery CONCERT.-On Monday evening a very interesting concert was held iu the Presbyterian Chapel, under the presidency of 41r George Cromar, Rossett. There was a large attendance, the proceeds being devoted to the chapei funds. The programme, which was well arranged, consisted of songs, dneta, recitations, &c. The first item was a pianoforte solo by Mrs J. Herbert Francis, Wrexham, which she gave in her usual artistic style. Duetu, Maying" and The Gipsy Countess," by Miss F. Hughes and Mr D. Roberts, were capitally rendered. Miss Kate Jones sang The Promise of Life" and Dolly's Revenge" very sweetly. Miss F. Hughes gave Dear Heart in her usual pleasing manner. Mr D. Roberts gave solos entitled, Consider the Lilies and Can't make up his mind," which were well received. The recitations of Miss Fletcher and Mr J. R. Evans were much appreciated. The musical reproductions from the gramophone, manipulated by Mr D. Roberts, were very interesting, and created considerable amusement. After a vote of thanks to the chairman and all those who had taken part, the proceedings terminated with the National Anthem.

FFRWD. I CONCERT.-On Monday a concert of vocal and I instrumental music was given in the Primitive I Methodist Chapel, for the benefit of Mrs Edwards, Caepenty. Mr T. Cotterill, presided over a. large attendance. The programme opened with an over- tnre, Gabrains," by the Ffrwd Band, conducted by Mr Henry Griffiths; Bolos entitled, Rocked in the cradle of the deep," and Anchors weighed," were well given by Mr Sam Jones. Duets, "Banks of Allan Water," and Little sister's gone to sleep," were; capitally rendered by Misses Griffith and Joned. Mr T. O. Griffiths gave Dear Old Home," and Good Old Jeff," and merited a good share of :applause. A cornet solo, 11 Banks of Allan Water," was given by Master Robert Griffiths. The quartette by John Taylor and party, entitled "Good night," was well rendered. The rendering of "Cambrian Echoes," by the band was very fine. Mr Henry Griffiths Ffrwd is to be congratulated for getting up such a successful entertainment for so worthy an object.

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ROSSETT. BAND or IIOPK LNTERTLI-,MFNT.-On Monday a very interesting i=ntjrtaiameut was given in the Presbv- torinvi Ciiap under the; presidency.of the Rev. W. 0. Will ams and there was a large attendance. The following programme WII," most, efficiently carried ont :—K-^citition, M-iggi^ Kennedy song, Miss Ella ECwards recitation, Miag F. Lech; dialogue, party recitations, Misses Grace and Edith Price, and an address by Mr Pierce, of Wrexham. Miss Cissie Hughes, the Yew Tree Farm, presided at the oraan. U PENYCAE. DEATH OF MR THOMAS WILLIAMS, CHECKWEIGHMAN. —It is with much regret we have to record the death of Mr Thomas Williams, Gwvlfa Mabon, Copperas Hill, which took pKce ou Saturday evening. Mr Williams, who was 45 year3 of age, Uad been ill for about six weeks, and d,Üh took place as stated from typhoid fever. The deco-tsed. who had been check- weighman at the Vauxhall Collieries for several years, was much respected both by the workmen and the mmager, Mr George S unt. He was of a very quiet disposition. He had been deacon at the Peny- cae Baptist Chapel for many years. He was also inspector of the Sunday school and a teacher, and his loss will be keenly felt. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, and was one of the largest, if not the largest ever seen in this district. An im- pressive service was held at the house, conducted by the Rev. W. B. Jones. The procession was after- ward., formed. The Rhos Silver Band headed the procession, followed by a Dody of men representing the Oddfellows, Anchor Lodge; then came the hearse, mourners, and lastly about 800 friends. The Detid March in Saul," together with the tune Aberyetwyth," were very effectivelv played By the band. The body was taken to the Baptist Chapel, when sympathetic references were made to the deceased by the pastor, the Rev. W. B. Jones Mr Smith, chairman of the Miners' Federation Mr G. Saint, manager of the Vauxhall Collieries Mr Wm. Evant3 (Alaw Mabon), and Mr Henry Pickering. The procession was reformed, and marched to the cemeterv. The chief mourners were Messrs Chris- tophcr Williams, Thomas Williams, Jonathan Wil- liams, and Frederick Wiiliams (sons). The Rev. Evitn Williams, Rhos, conducted the service at the grave. Many wreaths were sent. A telegram was received from Mr Samnel Moss, M.P., expressing his inability to be at the funeral, and tendering his deepest sympathy with the deceased's wi o and children. I LLANFYNYDD. 1 CCXCERT.—A successful concert was held in the old schoolroom on Monday. Mr L. E.Ford, who presided, said that the proceeds would be devoted towards establishing a mutual improvement society. It is intendsd to form a reading-room, and to hold edaca- tional and debating classes. The programme was opened with a pianoforte solo by Mr H. R. Roberts, followed by The Music Master," by Mr Bisley, which was enthusiastically encored. Mrs Williams gave the Holy City" in a creditable manner. The Inchape Bell," and the The land that I love," were capitally rendered by Mr Tom Jones, and on each occasion was deservedly encored. Mrs Bisley successfully sang "Loves old, sweet song," and "Darby and Joan." Mr Seth Roberts gave "The Village Bltlcksmith:, and Pientyn amddifed," in first class style. "Y Bwthyn amddifad," and Wel- wch i fi," were given by Mr John Hughes. Mr J. W. Griffiths sang the White Squall" and the Warrior's return A song, entitled A doll] and a coach," was rendered by Mrs Stanton, Cymniaa. Hall. A pianoforte solo by Mrs Jennie Davies was skilfully rendered and redemanded. Recitations were given by Colour-sergeant Ridings and Mr Stanton. Messrs Edwards, A. Hughes, and Joseph Jones made efficient accompanists. A cordial vote of thanks to the performers was passed with accla- m&tion. I HOPE. NOTES. Special evangelistic services were held at Bethlehem Chapel, Cafnybtdd, throughout the week commencing each evening at seven o'clock. The Revs. D. Jones, Leeswood I). D. Jones, Liverpool D. W. Williams, Summerhill; John Smallwood, Cymman, and Edwin Jones, Gwersyllt, officiated. Great complaints are made about the state of the road leading up to Horeb from Llanfynvdd. It is very important that this road should be kept in order as it is the only way by which the children from Horeb can get to school. The Rev. Mr Probert, curate of Hope, is a.bout to leave the parish to take up a similar position at Wrexham. His departure will be regretted by the parishioners by whom he is much respected. P.C. Williams, Penyffordd, has removed to Rhydy- mwyn. Mr Williams waa very popular in the district. P.C. Nelson, of Connah's Quay, is to be stationed at Penyffordd.

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