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WREXHAM COUNTY. MONDAY.— Before Captain Griffith-Boscawan, R. J. Powell, and F. Meredith-Jones, Esqs. APPLICATIONS. The application of Mr Edward George, of the King William Inn, Summorhill, for an occasional licence to sell at the Drill Hall, on the evening of December 11th, on the occasion of a smoking concert in honour of Captain Maurice Griffith's return home from South Africa was granted, as were also applications for extensions of time on December 21st, by Charles Edwards, Greyhound Inn, Rhosnessnev, and George Brown, of the White Lion Inn, Holt. SHOCKING NEGLECT OF CHILDREN AT 3I0S3 Thomas Hughes, a collier, living at Cerney, MOS3. was charged by Inspector Dyson, N.S.P.C.C., with neglecting his children, Ann, William Henry, and Robert Price, in a manner likely to cause them unnecessary suffering or injury to their health. Mr Wynn Evans, who prosecuted, said these proceedings were instituted by the Society more in the interest of the children than for the pur- pose of getting the defendant punished. The II Inspector had from time to time-in fact, from May down to the present time—visited the house j every month, and without going into detail as to the state and condition of the house and the children, suffice it to say that apparently the father, the children, and an older boy had been sleeping together in one small bed. The state of filth and the neglect cf the children and of the house generally had. been simply horrible. Of course with every sympathy one might have for a man left as the defendant had been with four children, the mother having died, one could not help feel- ing that the children out not to have been allowed I to be nt glected in such a manner as to injure their health. It would have been easy for defendant, who had been earning from 30s to 40s per week regularly, and could, if he chose, earn from 92 to E2 10s, to have engaged a woman to do the cleaning. Dr. Davies had examined the children and the house, and they would hear from him the result of his inspection. Inspector Dyson said he had visited the defendant's house regularly since May last, some- times twice a month. It had always bee j in a j fearfully neglected condition, and so b".d the children. There was no ventilation b. hd the room, a.nd during a part of the tir 'toe four children and the father had been sle ;f!hg together in one bed, which was simply f ,I!t\ He had repeatedly called the aitentior tP, the defend- ant to this state of thir os,, -6nd he had promised improvement, b it each visit J the satue old thing exis' ^t. 'One afternoon defendant was in bed witt-, tbõ. child under the influence of drink. He N.\li 'fXSO found him oa other occasions sufferin g frcrn intoxication. The children lia-d always been in a filthy aad verminous condition- By tha defend jktit: t;e children were all properly wouriah ecl. Dr. d E. DftTics said he viaited the defendant's hr Qae on the 6ch ult and saw two of tba children, the eldest girl (11) and the baby. Both were ia a verv-Firtv state. They were well cloctied, bi-,4 their clothes aud bodies were dirty, the latter feeing verminous. There was only one ? bed up?jmrs, whkh consisted of a very dirty Counterpane, and the b?d itseifw?s eKceedinly dirty and contained vermin. There was no venti'.ation, and a foul smell pervaded the whole J room. He had no doubt that the condition in ) which he ft?nd the children must cause unnecessary suffering and injury to health. Defendant s.Aid he had nov procured the services of & woman from the Workhouse, who was a gooiimothet" to the children. The Cksirman, addressing the defeudant, said there was no doubt that he had neglected the children in a very shameful manner, for which he was liable to a fine of Y.25, or six months' im- prisomrr,ent. But as the prosecution did not wish to press the case, the order of the Bench was that he be bound over in the hum of 25, to come up for judgment wlvm called upon, H-un ordered to pay Cfce'costs, 8" 6d. AN EXPENSIVE BOTTLE OF STOUT. I Phillip Edwards. 7, Poplar Place, Adwy, an •employe of the Brougnton and Plas Power Colliery Company, was summoned for an offence against the Coal Mines Regulation Act by taking a. bottle of stout into the pit. Mr Arthur Acton, who prosecuted, said the case was luckily a. sozne-vililt unusual one, as it was sometime pince a similar one had been brought to their Worships' notice. The Company did not wish to press the case, though they were bound to bring it at once b-.fore their notioe. Robert Roberts, fireman, deposed to making a search in the four foot seam of the colliery on November 13th, and to finding a bottle of stout in the defendant's pocket. A fine of 103 and the costs, 7s 63, was imposed upon the defendant, to whom the chairman said he hoped it would be a warning in future. A DANGEROUS PRACTICE. I John Meredith Owen, Victoria-road, Brynteg, a collier, in the employ of the Broughton and Plas Power Colliery Compmy, Limited, was summoned for having in his possession, whilst at work, lucifer matches where safety lamps were required to be used.—Mr Acton, representing the Company, said the case was much more serious than the other, and one which he had been in- structed to press. The case was brought to light owing to the discovery by one of the night fire- men of a tobacco pipe on the main coal, which had evidently dropped from someone's pocket. A search was instituted the following day, with the result that the matches were found upon the defendant. Benjamin Williams, night fireman, proved find- ing two matches in the side pocket of defendant's coat. Defendant, who disclaimed any knowledge of the matches being in his pocket, was fined £ l and the costs, 7s 6d. THEFT OF COAL. James Jones, a carter in the employ of the Westminster Colliery Company, wis charged with stealing coal of the value of 3d, the property of his employers.—He pleaded guilty. Mr Hopley Pierepprosecuted.-P.C- Phienix said on Novem- ber 15th he was on duty about 11 40 p.m. near the defendant's house. He saw him through the bedroom window get out of bed and afterwards leave the house and proceed on to the colliery bank. Defendant returned after a lapse I of half-an-hour, and in passiag a gas lamp witness saw that he was loaded with coal. On seeing witness, defendant ran back on to the bank, returning about 12.40. Witness stopped him, and questioned him as to where he had been. He replied that he had not been anywhere. Witness asked him to accom- pany him back to the bank, and he refused. Witness took hold of him, and he then said that he had been for some coal, and that seeing some- one near his house he had taken it back. He afterwards pointed out to the witness the coal, which weighed about half a cwt. On going into the defendant's house, witness fouud about 3cwt. of coal under the stairs, which defendant told him he had had from the pit bank at different times.—Defendant was fined 2s, and the costs (18s). RECOGNISANCES BROKEN. DP.Duty Chief-Constable Edward Jones applied for the forfeiture of the recognisances entered into by Mark Penny, a mole catcher, of Bersham, who was b-nnd over on November 19th in the pnm of 210 to keep the peace towards Eliza Thomas. The Denutv Chief-Constable stated that after leaving the court that day fortnight defendant nsed insulting language towards Eliza Thomas, and he was summoned that day week at the j Borough Court, and fined 10s 61 and the costs. Ho produced a certificate of the conviction. Air Stanlev Edisburv, who defended, said defendant had had to undergo a great deal of abuse and insnlt from Eliz* Thomas, who, after getting the defendant bound over, waited for him with a relative on the roadside, and started jeer- inL, and shouting at him. Defendant might have nsed lansnnge which was not perhaps polite, but he did not. threaten her in unv wav. neither did he attempt to abuse her. In view of the provo- cation which the defendant had to undergo, he would ask their worships to rednce the EIO. An arenment ensued as to whether the bench had piwer to do this, and ultimately the case was adjourned in order that the Clerk might look up the law on the matter. ASSAUT/T. Richard Williams, of thp Font" Cro=»qog Inn, Bwlchewvn, was snmmonert for opening his licensed premises on Sunday. November 4th. P.C. David Jones said at 7 45 pm on Sunday, thp 4th of last month, hp viaitpd thp Four Crosses Inn, in company with P.C Charln Edwards. In the taproom they fnniid David Evans, a private in the Shropshire Light Infantry. He drew the landlord's attention to him, and he replied, "1 know the man vprv well I know where he lives, hut I did not ask him where he slept last night. I have served him with a pint of hepr." Defendant, who is an old man of eighty years of ngp, and who was represented by his grand- daughter. wrote statins that Evans told him that he had walkpd nine miles that day. He also said that he otlli1 serve him as he was a Government man. (Laii-liker.) D.C.C. Joneq, in roply to the Bench, said there had not been n, conviction against the lionse for many years. The police, however, had received a food manv complaints as to Sunday drinking there. He was afraid the old man was really not fit to hold a licence. A fine of CI and the costs 7s 63 was inflicted, the Chairman stating that the licence would not te endorsed. But he thought that it would be very wise on the part of the defendant to get the licence transferred to some younger member of the family. CHAnGE OF ASSAULT DISMISSED. Robert Jones Kellv, New Brighton, Minera, was charged by Richard Piper, of the same ad- dress, with assault. Defendant pleaded not I guilty. Complainant said he entered the Cross Foxas Inn. New Brighton, about twenty minutes to ten on the evening of November 20th, and found the defendant drnnk. Defendant wanted to shake hands with him, but from past experience wit- ness refused to exchange familiarities and ordered something to drink, whereupon the defendant, made n=!e of ba-1 lnngnasje towards him, took hold of him by the collar and shook him, and threatened to kill him. Defendant I only asked him to shake hands innocently enough. He refused, and called me a sillv Wélsh William Hall, for the defence, said he heard complainant asked defendant to strike him three or fonr times. He did not see defendant strike the complainant. He was only in the house about five minutes, and when leaving both parties were in the house. The Chairman said the Bench considered it a doubtful case, and it would be dismissed. ASSAULT AT BERSHAIR. i George Edwards, a collier living at Bersham, was charged with assaulting James Hughes, in the employment, of the Wrexham, Mold, and Connah's Quay Railway Company. Mr Stanley D. Edisbury. who appeared for the complainant, said the parties were travelling by the same 'bus home to Bersham on Saturday evening, November 24th. when on the way the defendant several times challenged the comp]ain-I ant to get out of the vehicle and go into ? field -ro into a field and fight him. Complainant, a respectable family man, declined to have anything to do with him_¡ When the 'bus was pulled up at Bersham several people C?t out of the 'bus, and after assisting his wife, defendant turned back, rushed along the brake to the complainant, who was sitting in the I corner and struck him several blows. A gardener [ from Mr Soames's jumped in between and separated them, and for his trouble he received a blow from the defendant. Complainant corroborated Mr Edisbury's openin g statement. Defendant said complainant called him a wastrel, and said he could fight him, inviting him at the same time to go into a field with him. Complainant struck him. < Defendant's wife said complainant, ^ho waa an uncle to the defeodaut, acted like a madma-i, and struck her husband. Cotnplainani was too drunk to know what he WAS doing. P.C. Littlehales, called by the Bench, said on the following Monday night complainant went to his honse and showed him a black eve. The Chairma-n said the Bench were inclined to Relieve the story of the complainant. and defend- ant would be fiued 5s and the costs, 10s 6d. A DANGEROUS CHARACTER. I Thomas Gibson, of Holt, was placed in the dock charged with a breach of the peace on the 27th Jutse, 1897. D.C.C. Jones saidi defendant was Apprehended that morning for di«ohe>inp a summons to appear on Monday, July 15th, 1897. ior a breach of the peace at Holt. There was also a.nother charge against him of assaulting a man at Holttlye same day. Defendant was a very dangerous character, and had served three months for badly assault- ing P.C. Thomas a fchort time before tho present tiffence took place. P.C. Lewis Thomas proved the offence, which defendant denied. He was bound over in the snm of C5 to keep the peace for twelve months and ordered to pay the costs, 14s, or fourteen days' imprisonment. I TEMPORARY TRANSFER. I Joseph Lloyd was granted a temporary transfer in respect of the Alyn Hotel, Rossett. SECOND COURT. Before A. E. Evans, Esq., and H. Croom I Johnson, Esq. Dlf:;fISSED. ¡ Elizabeth Loundes, Summerhill. summoned Robert Jones, butcher. Summerhill, for au assault. Mr Colbeok appeared for complainant, and Mr Edisbury for defendant. Complainant said that on the night of Novem- ber 27th, she met defendant, who asked her if she wanted any meat, and she replied no. as she had no money. He replied that she could pay again, but she did not have any. She then went towards her mother-in-law's house. and when she had got a short distance away defendant caught hold of her round the waist, and took 'her into his shop, which was in darkness. She asked him to get a light, but he refused, and said ihe was going to shut the door. She struggled to get free, and then went home. Frank LoundeR, hu^bind of complainant, said he noticed that his wife WM in a frightened state, and asked her what was the matter. She told him what had hnppened. He went to see defend- ant, who denied having done anything to her, but, said that if he had done anything he would apologise. Witness then told defendant he would summon him. Defendant aaid he <:I}J complainant about two yards from the door of hn .hop- He went to her and asked her if she wanted any meat. She replied in the negative. As soon as the woman went away he went to his lodgings. After having been there a few minutes complainant's husband came there and asked him what he had been doing to his wife. He replied that he had not done anything, and that if he had he wished to drop dead on the spot. Complainant's husband then said he would summon him, and he (defendant) told him he could do what he liked. Ann Pa.rtington said this was not the first time complaimant had accused people of assaulting her, without any cause. P.C. Phoenix said defendant bore a very respect- able character, and denied having advised com-' plainant to take out a summons against defendant. The magistrates retirpd to consider the case, and on returning, the Chairman said they had decided to dismiss the case. I BREAKING DOWN FENCE3. Thomas R. Parry, Cross Yokin, summoned Elizabeth Hewitt, Church-street, Holt, for doing damage to a fence to the extent of 12s. P.C. Lewis Thomas said that on the 24►■h of November he saw defendant going in the direction of the fence, and a few minutes later saw her take a lot of sticks out of the hedge. On seein g that witnnss was watching her, she thrsw the sticks down and said You have missed your chance again." He then informed Mr Parry. Mr Thomas R. Parry said that the land was about half a. mile round, and he had often to fence it. As soon as the thorns were in a fit state to barn, the people pulled down the fences and used the thorns for fires. He did not wish to press the case, but he had instituted procsedinga as a warning to others. Defendant denied the charg9, but the magis. trates ordered her to pay the costs, 7* 6d. BAD LANGUAGE. P.C. Charles Edwa.rds charged Edward Lovett, Queen's-row, Brymbo, with usin g indecent language on November 3rd. The case had been adjourned for the production of witnesses. Defendant did not appear.-Bertie Goddard, Brymbo, was called to corroborate the officer's statement. Fined 53 and lis 6d costs, or in default fourteen days' imprisonment. NO LIGHTS. P.C. Elias Davies charged Geo. Thompson, Walnut-terrace, Rhosddu, with driving without lights on November 17th.-Fined 2s 61 ana costs. NON ATTENDANCE. Joseph Edwards, Summerhill, wa.s summoned bv Mr Edward Williams, the school attendance officer of the Wrexham Union for not sending his child regularly to bchool, and be was fined 7s 6d, including costs. Henry Smith, Wheatsheaf, and John Cathrall, Wheatsheaf, were each fined 7,; 6:1, including costs, for a similar offence.—Edward Clutton, Nant, was fined 10s, including costs, Jas. Shaw, Nant, 5s, including costs, Jonathan Davies, Nant, and John Partirigton. Nant, 7s 61, including costs, for a like offence John Speed. Summer- hill, w" fined 10, including c:>sts, £"f a breach of an attendance order, and John Eliis, Gresford, was, on the information of Mr W. T. Cheer ham, fined 10s, including costs, for a similar offmce. J(,hn Owen, Ithosnessney, was summoned bv Mr Cheetbam for not ^ending his child regulaily to school, and he was linod 7s 6d, including coots.

.0 ——— BUCKLEV. MONDAY.—Justices pre-zeeit, :-John Watkinson, Esq. (in the cha.ir), George A. Pa.rry and William Fryer, Eiqrs. I COMMITTAL TO THE SESSIONS. Thomas Jones, co!lier, of Limb's !,i.ae. Buckley, was summoned by JanieA M'lling'on, collier, of the same place, for assaulting Florence Millington, aged ten years. Mr J. B. Marston, Mold, appeared to prosecute, and the accused was repre- sented by ilr E. Brassey, Chester. Accused was committed to the Flintshire Quarter Sessions, and was admitted to bail. DOmSTIC TROUBLES—A HAPPY ISSUE. Arthur Lleweliyn Thomas, of Treludd, Mold, a clerk employed at the Mold Branch of the North and South Wales Bank, was summoued by his wife, Margaret EPzl. Thomas, at present residing with her father, Mr Arthur Rjwlauds, town clerk of Rhyl, fur persistent cruelty. Mr Snnuei Moss, MP., barrister (instructed bv Messrs Bromley, Llewelyn JOODS, and Co., of Rhyl and Holywell), appeared for the complainant, and the defendant was represented by Mr J. B. Marston, Mold. In the course of his opening statement, Mr Moss said he could not help premising what he had to say with an expression of regret that it had been found necessary to bring it into court. The parties were married on the 14th October. 1897, and the husband, who was a bank clerk, occupied a position at a bank in Mold. During the first twelve months they resided at Bi-rken- head, and during that period there was no com- plaint of any serious kind against the defendant. In October, 1898, they came :1 to live at Mold, and during their cohabitation in Mold she wis driven by his cruelty to leave him. In fact, for some time there had been nothing but unpleasantness, and they were able to trace acts of cruelty as far back as June, 1899. In August of the present year the defendant came home from business, and said he thought of going to Liverpool to see his people, but he was not going to take his wife, as he did not wish her to see his people, and he wanted to have nothing to do with her's. Later he told her to shut up, struck her a violent blow in the mouth, as a result of which she was ill for some days. Mrs Thomas left home at the Plas Anne Lodge on the lath September, and had since been residing with her father at Rbyl. Mr Marston contended there was no case for him to answer. The complainant was of an hysterical nature, but there was absolutely no confirmation of the cruelty alleged, nor was it shown that Bhe was justified in leaving her husband. The court was then cleared, and at 6 45, after an hearing extending over five hours, the Chair- man said: I think you'll say we've been very patient towards both sides. There is no proof of persistent cruelty sufficient to drive her awav from home, and the case will ba dismissed. Mr Marston The home is open for her. Subsequently the young couple became re- conciled in court.

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WREXHAM TOWN COUNCIL. GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. A meeting of the General Purposes Committee was held at the Guildhall, on Tuesday, when there were present -Councillor Bevan (chair- man), the Deputy Mayor, Councillor J. Hoplev Pierce, Aldermen W, E. Samuel and C. K Benson, Councillors J. A. Chadwick, T. B- Taylor, .T. B. Francis, R. Williamson, and F. Meredith-Jones, with Mr Thomas Bury (town clerk), Mr Rogers (deputy town clerk), Mr J. W. M. Smith (borongh surveyor), and Mr C. Moor, (sanitary inspector.) The Mavo-- and Councillor Edward Hughes wrote regretting inability to att-e n cl. KENYAN-STREET, I The SURVEYOR reported that as direcfcl at the last meeting he had communicated with the 1\ owners of property adjoining each side of KlIyon. street, informing them that unless the work of making good the same were commenced within oue month from receipt of notice, the urban authority would he advised to put in foree th- powers vested in them nnder the Private Streets Works Act. The matter was adjourned pending the expira- tion of the notice. PUBLIC LIGHTING IN LEA STREET. I The SURVEYOR also reported that he had written the owner of property adjoining Lea-street. The advisability of providing this part of the town wirh public lighting was discussed, and on the motion of Councillor WILLIAMSON, seconded by Alderman BENSON, it was agreed that the Watch Committee be recommeuded to provide this boon. THE PAVING OF CHURCH-STREET. The SURVEYOR reported that he had considered the estimates submitted in 1898 as to the paving of Church-street, and had communicated further with the Paving Company who then tendered, and his present estimate for wood paving and inakitig good the street was JE200. On the motion of Councillor CHADWICK, seconded by Councillor TAYLOR, the consideration of the estimnte was adj ;urned pending the completion of the restoration of the Parish Church. PROVISION OF A FOOTPATH. The length of footpath, continued the Sur- veyor's report, required opposite Holt road wat ninety liueil yards, the estimated cost of which would be JE35. Councillor TAYLOR moved, and Councillor FRANCIS seconded, and it was carried, that the Surveyor be instructed to amend his estimate, and to provide for a footpath of not more than 3ft. wide. PLANS. ) Plans for two houses in Benjamin-street (Miss Evton), which complied with the bye-law require- i iiients, were passed. IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CAMBRIAN LEATHER WOHKS. The SURVEYOR further reported that having made inquiries, he found that plans of a prop >sed give-and-take line to define the front of part ot the Cambrian Leather Works premises was sub- mitted by Mr J. Price Evans in July la-t, and were sanctioned, subject to sufficient roundiug Lff at the corner of Rivulet road being carried out. Tiii-i having been intimated to Mr Evans on the 6th of that month, he called upon him (the Sur- veyor) in a few days to say he would submit the suggestion to Messrs Jones, trusting they would approve of same, both for the appearance of pro- pjted building and the convenience of the general public. He had, however, received no communi- tion from Messrs Jonos. Councillor MEREDITH-JONES said his instructions were that there should be a rounding off at the corner of Rivulet-road, and he was now waiting for the Borwugh Surveyor to meet him there with regard to the give-and-take line. On the motion of the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mr HOPLEY PIERCE, the Surveyor was instructed to communicate with Messrs Jones and Sous on the subject of the give-and-take line, and report the result to the next meeting. AN ERECTION AT THE CENTRAL STATION. I Councillor CHADWICK asktd whether the Rail- way Company had a right to put up the iron building which they had erected at the Central Station without, in the first instance, presenting plans to he Committee. The Towi CLEIIK -aid the station buildings were exempt. Councillor CHADWICK Have not we a right to ask them to defiue their frontage line ? The TOWN CLERK No we have not. But we have to take care that the public rights are not encroached upon. Councillor CHADWICK said it was a great misfortune that they had no control over the station buildings, but what they wanted was not ther.e temporary eyesore erections but a good station. THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS. Councillor CHADWICK also asked whether the National Schools were exempt from submitting plans ? The Tows CLERK: Xo. Councillor CHADWICK Have they submitted any plans ? The Towx CLERK said he was not aware that any new buildings were being erected at the National Schools. Councillor CHADWICK They are puttiug up carpentet's shops or something of the kind. The BOROUGH SURVEYOR said he was not aware if thmt. He would, however, make a note of it. DANGEROUS STEPS. Councillor MEREDITH-JONES called attention to the dangerous state of the steps leading from the Church into Mount-street. Many years had ela psed. he said, since they had been attended to. The Borough Surveyor was instructed to present a report at the next meeting.

RHOS PARISH COUNCIL. A meeting of this Council was held on Thursday evening, at the Public Hall, when the followina. iM«fnijer« were present :-Aiderniati E- flooion, chairman, Messrs W. Green, W. M. JOUPS, Z Dodd, W. Jones. Banj. Davies, C. Mirga i. D L. Price. Thomas Thomas, J Evaua, Jonathan Griffiths, aad J. Trevor Jones, clerk. The Clerk said he had received a letter from the Penycae Pari-h Council calling attention to the dp.-igeron, state of the stiles on the fields 1-jadmg to Ilafud Weiks, and hoping that the matter would receive itumediatt- c,-)-isiderition.-Ur W. M Janes proposed, ann M r J. Bowen seconded, that the matter be referred to the Footpaths Committee.— Carrisd. Mr E. Lloyd Jones, receiver of the Raabon Parochial Charities, wrote asking the Cmacil to select two members to meet two churchwardens in the selection of recipients for the charities, and the chairman and clerk were re-elected on the committee. A discussion took place in reference to the iighting of certain lamps all night, and the Secretary of the GAS Company wrote stating that they would supply gas to twelve lanaps for the honrs given, and attend to the extinguishing of same for the sum of 16) 21 per w,ek.-On the motion of Mr Watkin Jones, seconded by Mr B. Davies, the tender was accepted. Mr B. Davies called attention to the nuisance caused by children playing with the strset lamps, some of whom were climbing on the top of the pillars, breaking the glasses, and doing great damage to same. A number of them also congregated together undflr these lamps to play, singing, and making a terrible row, which was a source of annoy I aoce to the residents.—It was resolved to try and stop the practice. A petition was received from the residents of North- road and district, Poakey, asking for additional lamps, and the matter was referred to the Lighting Committee. Mr Watkin Jones said he had been askad to con- vey to the Council the thauks of the residents of Clarke-street and back of Ponkey Board Schools for having acceded to their request in repairing the roads in question. Mr Acton, solicitor. Wrexham, wrote stating thaf. the footpath referred to by the Parish Council, which was situated near Hafod Calliery, did not belong to Mr Bennett. and the latter had nothing therefore to do with repairing s;Lme.-It was decided to write to Mr Dennis, owner of the colliery. The application by the National Electric Traction Company. Limited, for alteration a.nd amendment ,I the Wrc, xhfi ? for attera'?ion and arnendinent of the Wrexham and District Tramways Order, 1899, was then considered, applying for an extension of time. Some of the members thought an effort should be made to induce the company to bring the trams up to Rhps. After some discussion it was resolved, on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr W. Green, to consent to the Order referred to.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN said, You can fool some of the people all the time, and yon can fool all the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all the people all of the time." In time most people find out rather than pay 2/4 or 2/6 for poor tea and a cheap present, it is sounder economy to buy good tea at 1/4 or 1/6 and put the other shilling into their pockets. Phillips & Co. make a speciality of this good tea at 1/4 and 1/6. Don't be afraid of the quality; it is RIGHT.—W. PHILLIPS & Co. LTD., Specialists in Tea, Wrexham. 2592

CHESTER STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. SALE OF WORK. I A sale of work in connection with Chester-street Congregational Church was opened in the Cou- gregational School, Chester-street, on Tuesday last. The lower room was utilised for the occasion, and excellent arrangements ware made for the display of the articles on sale. There were, in all, six stalls, namely—fancy work, plain work, foreign, flower, toy, and refreshment stalls, and there was a great profusion of the customary 11 useful rin(I ornament al articles." Host of the work had bepu carried out by the ladies, and the abundance of beautiful things on view did them great credit. The stallholders were as follow, viz. :—Mesdames Sadler. Hawkins, Moss, W. Thomas, F. Allmand, Stnrge, Fraser, Pearce, Hanmer, E. Allmand. Gummow, Esslemont, A. L1. Hushed, Grifti-hs, Capper, Underwood, and A. Cudworth the Misses Priohard, Littleboy, Cui- worth, Lloyd, Francis, Binks, Gummow, A. Hawkins, Allmand, Gladys Joues, Edna L'oyd, Dow and C. Pe tree, aud Messrs Jackson, Gum- mow and Darby. The opening ceremony, which was psrfjrmtd by the Mayor (Councillor T. Jones), took piace about three in the afternoon. There was at that time a large company present, including the Mayor and Mayoress, the larly stallholders abive named, the Rv. G T. Sadler (pastor), Rev. High Edwards (Newtown). R v. R. Peris Williams, Mr 1,1. Hughes, J.P., Mr F. Allmand, and Mr E. Allmand. The chair was ocelipied by the Rev. G. T. Sadler, and the proceedings commenced with the singing of the hymn, Father of spirits, love divine," and prayer by the Rev. R. Peris Williams. The Chairman in a short introductory address, said he was sure they were all pleasd to have the Mavor and Mayoress with them. The Mayor had shown himself very willing to help in any good caue-thev had had proof iu various ways of the kinduess of his Worship during the year that was gone, aud he was beginning again now in the new year. (Hear, hear,) Coutinaiug, Mr Sadler said they had in counection with that church two classes of debet, one iu respect t. the building of the church and seliooli, anJ one arising out of various incidental expense- and it was for the purpose of clearing off tlie latter, that this sale of work was held. The 20th CcitaryFund in connection with the church, would pay for the debt still remaining on the buildinti-aad he hoped would do mors than that—and the inci- dental debts thev were hoping to pay from the results of that sale, 80 that next year they hopd to have the church completely free from debt. (Hear, hear.) Going on to "peak of iiales of work generally. Mr Sitdier said he thought those who associated themselves with such a sale as that were blessed by the work. It brought the workers together more, and was a real cause of fellowship and lielpfiilness in that way. The rev. gentlAman then introduced the Mayor. The Mayor, who received a hearty welcome, said he hnd first to thank the committee for doing him the honour to invite him to open the cile. He had at first) some hesita- tion in accepting, hcving appeared so often in public before Wrexham audiences last year, that he feared he might be running some risk of being what was known as a bore-(" no ") -be did not mean a South African one. (Laughter.) But he recollected that early last year he opened a sale of work at Penybryn Chapel, Salisbury Park, and he thonght lie could not do other than open that at Chester-stree'. now. Well he must say he came there with very great pleasure. They would be aware that that was one of the olde- t and most important Non- conformist churches in North Wales. (Hear, hear.) The history of the church went back to a very early portion of the 17th century—to a m ;st eventful period in the history of religious Wales, and England as we!]—and he found that some of the most eminent men of that century were con- nected more or less with that church. Since that time the history of the church had also been very eventful, its ministers had included men of great ability and piety, and they as Nonconformist thpre should feel very proud of their ancestors. (Hem-, bear.) The Mayor went on to congratulate the ladies on the display of beautiful and useful artinlps on the stalls. and said he hoped they would all be disposed of. There were people who objected to bazaars ros a means of raising money for religinvis purposes of course some people ohjected to anything (laughter)- but, although at times there might be objectionable things at bazaars, he con- sidered as a rule they were excellent things and did admirable work. His Worship then declared the sile open, and said he hoped they would realise a very hadsome profit. On the motion of Mr F. Alimand. seconded by the Rev. Hugh Edwards, a vote of thanks was passed to the Mayor, and sales were at once pro- ceeded with.

THE PROPOSED DIVERSION OF EAGLES MEADOW FOOTPATH. A.n informal meeting of the ratepayers of the East Wp-ro of th" Bo-ongh of Wrexham was held at the Sm:thfi"ld JIL)tol on FrHay evening, to consider the intended d vor-ran of thi Evgl-i Mea low foVpa .ii hv the propose! Wrethain A^hl^tic Coino-my. Mr Ed win Hngrvs wa-t voted to thp. clair. and the at'eadince in-hi led C )-i-icill,)rA F- Meredith-Tones ao I Elward Hashes rep e fin, ing the Eist Ward on the Tjwn Coancil, and ahont forty ratepayers. The Chairman, in opening the proceedings, declared that that meeting wa.. in no way hostile to the pro- j ^cted scheme of the proposed athletic company. Fruitles;>¡ attempts had hitherto been made to divert the Eagles Meadow footpath, and they ranit not forffet that now the path was nsed more than it had ever been. It was for the inhabitants of that ward to say whether thev would agree to the diversion, for lie ventured to think that it would not require very much opposition to npset the scheme. He thought they were to be congratulated upon the fact tliqt th,-v had amongst them that evening two of their Council representatives, whose presence bore testimony to the real and practical interest which they took in f he welfare of the ward they represented. (11-ar, hear.) It was only fttir to the other representatives of the ward to ea» that I hey had also been invited to attend, and that Mr Edisbury. on behal of the promoters of the Reiieme had been informed of the meeting. The proposed diversion, he continued, wonld necessitate an additional walk of 60 yards each war, which wonld mean a considerable distance to those who traversed the path several times a day. I Councillor Hughes said when he received the notice convening the meeting of the promoters of the scheme, he felt there was a danger of the inhabitants of that pnrt, of the town being robbed of certain rights for the B'lk of private interests. At the same time he was rather favonrahlv disposed tosrards it, for the reason that it would bring a large number of people into the centre of the town, and where crowds gathered money was generally spent. Bnt when he found that the principal entrance was to be through the Wynnstav yard, that was a point with which b* c')"to not very well aeree. Providing they consented to the diversion of the footpath, he would advise them to go in for compensation in the way of an improved footpath, the abolition of the stiles, and the provision of lamps on the path, the last-named to be fixed by the Company on the Town Conncil undertaking to light them and provide the gas. There fhonid also be some agreement as to the keep- ing open of an exit in addition to that through the Wvnnstav yard. Ue would also advise the for- mation of a vigilance committee to watch the progress of the scheme, and to take some steps to protect their rights if they felt that they were being interfered with. Although the matter would finally go before Quarter Sessions, he believed the Town Council would have a good deal to say in the matter, and in the Council ("hpmber he would certainiv, give expression to the opinion of hi-i constituents. (Hear, hear.) Mr Stanley Smith advised that if the footpath were diverted the company be asked to stipulate that the ratepayers should be allowec1 to go over the foot- path once a year, so that they could always claim a right of way in the event of the failure of the com- pany. He had open told that it was proposed to make the Eagles Meadow into a diminutive Easthim Gardens, it that was so, they must consider whether it was advisable to allow the peace of that quiet residential neighbourhood to bs disturbed by crowds of enthusiasts. He disclaimed any interest in the drink question connected with the scheme, but expressed it as his opinion that if the Wynnstay Yard was to be the only entrance to the field the company would bp practically creating a monopoly for drink at the Wynnstay Taults, which would not be at all fair. Councillor Meredith-Jones said to anyone who ge-ve, the matter a moment's considera- tion, this land was the most unsuitable that could be found in Wrexham for the purposes for which it was required. No one was more favourable to sport than himself, bat he did not see why they should be called upon to divert a public footpath to provide it. His strong objection to the whole scheme was that the Wynnetay Arms was the only house in the East Ward that would benefit by it. They must consider very seriously the fact that if they did not oppose the diversion, they wonld be giving away a right that heaven nnd earth conld not restore. The ratepayers of the r,.&-At Ward, if they were anxious to retain the old footpath, would have :o engage the services of a solicitor, who would instruct counsel to oppose the application at Quarter Sessions. He thought it very probable that the application wonld be refused, as Quarter Sessions rarely consented to a diversion when greater distance was involved. Gthe r apea kr-rs included Messrs W. Williams, Robt. Jones. Chas. Hnghes, W. Wright. Thos. Edwards, I W. Hughes, J. Ledsham, R. Whitehall, Thos. Jones, J. W. Jones and A. Fletcher. Ultimately the tollowing resolution was unanimously passed, on the motion of Mr Whitehall, seconded by Mr Thomas Jones, That this meeting is of opinion that we do not submit to ths diversion of the Eagles Meadew footpath, and that a public meeting of the inhabitants be called to further consider the question." The Chairman and Mr Pratt ware appointed con- veners of the meeting.

LINSEED COMPOUND of 35 years' Proven Efficacy for Coughs and Colds. 9id. and 134d. t3024 I

INTERESTING SPEECH BY MR HERBERT LEWIS, M.P. I On Saturday a conference of local authorities I in North Wales was held at Conway to consider the administration of Crown lands, mineral rights, and other pioperty, and a number of resolutions were pissed calling for reforms. The chairman of the conference was Mr Herbert Lewis, M.P., who gave an interesting explanation of what was now the property of the Crown in Wales. He pointed out the Crown represented the public, the rights of the Crown in the lands having been surrendered at the com- mencement of the present reign in exchange for a civil list of £365000 The Crown was Lord of the Minor of 84,110 acres of uneuclosed waste lands in Wales. In addition to manorial rights over the surfuca of these wistos, it o.vaed, as Lord of the "\Ianor, all the minerals uudet- them. Of tiieze 26 476 acres wpre in Cardiganshire, 15 321 in Merionethshire. 13.071 in Carmarthen- shire, 11.266 in Radnorshire, 8.288 in Carnarvon- shire, 8 377 in Denbighshire, and 1,335 in Flint- nhire. It also owned the minerals under 90,863 acres of enclosed lands in Wales which formerly belonged to the Crown, the surface of which had been sold, bus the iniiurals under which had been reserved. Of rhis iand 31,746 acres lav in Merionethshire, 15 572 in Cardiganshire, 12 273 in Ridnorshire, 12,033 in Denbighshire, and 10 986 in Carnarvonshire. It farther owned the minerals under 189,828 acres of inclosed land, of which the Crown w.s formerly L ird of thd Manor, on the iuolomre of which the minerals were reserved to the Crown. Of this land 45,885 acres were in Merionethshire 43 093 in Dmb gii, 34897 in Radnorshire. 31649 in Carnarvonshire, 8,134 in Flintshire, 7,987 in Carmarthenshire, and 4 032 in Anglesey. 111 addition the Crown owned the freehold of about 500 acre-3, while also certain farms had b-,ien recently paicnased for the purp ise of planting. This acreag e appeared large, bat through the carelessness and corrupriou oi uist administra- tion by far the most important and valuable part of a great national pUrlmony had been lost. The report by tho Deputy LltTigar of th'^ Forest of Snowdou on the managerneno and appropriation of Crown property iu North Wales, published over fifty years ag-), and commented oil by the Time* of August 10, 1849, levelled the s- hamele=a po;itical jobbery which had alienated from the people nearly all the valuable mineral property they possessed in North Wales. For fifty or sixty years preceding that report Crown property in Wales wns looked upon as a legitimate source of politicil corruption. A hundred year-, ago the Crown property in North Wales w 13 of the most valuable uature. It comprised the '.ncient Forest of Snowdon, with several lordship s manors, and royalties. There were rnanv enfranchised moors, wstes, and commons of great extent. I here were numerous rivers, stteams. and much valuable sliore Liround, which were of righf crown pro- perty, but which fifty years later had been jobbed away bv successive administrations to reward political"adherents, or secure political partisans. Those very rights which li t,,l been so recklessly or so unsorupnl msly alienateo might have formed a gr.>t s )tii-e of revenue to the country. In the district containing that magnificent herita ge, which descended to the Crown from the native Welsh princes, and had been lost to the public, the Crown now owned so little property that the annual income from mines and quarries was very small. The official report to which he had already referred cited the case of the Hundred of TJnb-if is the monst.-r job of the whole district. In 1784 the then Prime Minister-Pitt-issued letters patent granting the Manor of Uchaf with all sporting and mineral royalties. To this grant, the report stated, was added a common which had been taken in without a shadow of right, and was traversed by the most gigantic and valuable bed of slates that had ever been worked or dis- covered in anv p Lrt of the world, and which has since vielde(I enormous revenues to its fortunate owners. Such proceedings were now happily no loner possible. The Department was now administered by men of honour and integrity. What waq now complained of was that the general policy of the Department bometimes led it to treat local authorities, representing the public, with as much harshness and -everity as it formerly treated favoured individuals with reck- less and prodigal generosity. After referring to the Department charging the North Wales Lunatic Asylum Committee JE444 for mineral rights which the chairman s).id he would not give E5 for, Mr Lewis said the Commissioners did not always act iu that way. They had lately given 15 acres of most valuable public land in the neighbourhood of London to a quasi-public body which did not even represent ratepayers, but that only made the cise of the localities which had reason to complain all the harder. The policy of the Woorls and Forests Department, as stated by thpir om'.i tl report, was to sell detached and undesirable properties, aud to invest the money in properties which werp either adjacent to Crown estates, or which from their position or character, snch as ground rents, were likely to be desirable and remunerative investments. In pursuance of thn> policy the Department had from 1849 to 1888 sold fee farm and unimprovable rents in IWFLies to the value of £ 34,369. Fo- lands, fore- shores, and riehts they received E85,535, for en- croachments £ 30.216, and for enfranchisement of copvhold and misrellan°ons properties zCI,427, ?r-5.king a total of £ 151,517. From the sale of similar proporties and lights in England they had received during the same period two millions and a half. They spent in England on the re- demption of charges iE78,000, and in Wales £ 40 000; in the purchase -f estates and ground rents in England £ 3,172,000, while in Wales only £1,937. He thought a much larger sum than £ 1,937 might have been invested in Wales, and that it might have been spent in a. way that would bring an adequate return and ba of real benefit to the country. (Applause.) This Government Depart- ment ought not to divest itself of responsibilities which had been accepted by the Government of nearly every other country in the world. The office of Woods and Forests ought to live up to its title, and not exist merely for the purpose of managing a few Roval forests, but also of afforest- ing on an extensive scale, as was done in foreign countries, waste lauds ,hieh were suitable for planting. This work of planting waste lands had been carried on with great success in France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Belgium, and other countries. There was the melancholy fact that this country contained 26,000.000 acres of waste land, a large proportion of which was suitable for planting. A small experimental plantation had been made in Merionethshire some years ago, and lately some land had been acquired in the same county for planting purposes. But these were only small beginnings. He believed that a single county council had done more in the way of experimental planting than had been effected by the Sblte Department of Woods and Forests. He should like to see the Department grapple with the question in a bolder spirit. Afforesting would in some degree ease the pressure upon the working classes in some parts of the country during hard times, while the work, if properly carried out, would beautify the face of the country. Con- tinuing, the Chairman said the very life of a sea- side town depended upon its foreshore, and they succeeded in obtaining from the responsible Minister, Mr Bryce, a promise that foreshores should not be sold or leased by tne Crown without due notice being given to the local authority in whose district the proposed lease or sale was to take place. He was not there to attack the personnel of the office. No Government Depart- ment was perfect, not even the War Office, and it was quite possible that many causes of complaint arose from the centralisation of administration in London.

THE DROUET INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF. A considerable number of enquiries having been received i-egardino, the Dronet treatment for Deaf- ness, and Ear, Nose, and Throat affections, it mast again he stated that all information will be found in the" Journal for the Deaf," a pnblication issued by the Dronet Institute, and a copy of which can be had gratis on application to the Editor, 72, Regent's Park-road, London, N. W. The secretary of the Dronet Institute will also answer, free of charge, all communications from person-3 suffering from sush diseases, and who, being unable to come to L:)ndon, are desirous to follow the treatment at home. Full explanations will be given them, and a special form will be sent which will enable them to describe accurately their complaint.

« BURIED IN LIME. Early on Saturday morning a goods train from Shiriand to Derby rau pise the signals at Peckwash siding into a buffer stop. This caused the loaomotiv2 to leave the metals, a!so with saverai waggons, aad to foal the main liae. At that moment a goods train from Rowsley came along the main line and, dashing into the disabled goods engine, forced it over the embankment. The bodies of the unfortunate driver and firemen were subsequently recovered from beneath the overturned engine. The truck nearest the engine of the wrecked train contained lime, and this was also overturned, the result being that the driver and fireman were completely bnried in it. When recovered their bodies were quite unrecognis- able and they could only be identified by their clothing.

OLD FALSE TEETH BOUGHT. Masy ladies and gentlemen have by them old and cusused false teeth, which might as well be turned I into money. Messrs R. D. and J. B. Fraser, of Princes-street, Ipswich (established since 1833), buy old faise teeth. If you send your teeth to them they will remit you by return post the utmost value or, if preferred. they will make you the best offer, and hold the teeth over for your reply. If reference I necessary, apply to Messrs Bacon and Co,, Bankers, I Lpawich 2271f

THE LANCASHIRE, & P P. E S B Y T E R-Y.- The meeting of this Presbytery was v, „? at 'f' d T' I> .1> {;' at K-tac_,rn oa T?d-y. The H.v. 1-??? t,,? .? presilod. "=°'  "I The !Iinr,*ti at Runcorn was remrtpd .°  flourishing a?te. They have nearly S-1 000 'Q a tow?rda the ered;on of ? new chape! p werQ appointed to Ewto? G.e?) ?nd L?n. ???te Maiat in the ?!M'ion of d""caj, Tn /<?'le3 to dea.con-elsct fro:1l ,IbId En{lhh Ch'lrch W 'n8 deacons-elect from ?lotd Enj)i.:h (-h.?h ??? admitted members of thp Pt,?,4b'terywere Henry J. Ro b erts. J?i?ii ? I tu, J. ""?"J'HNes Hughes, Edward Dickm. Tne church at B?r?hi.m-r.?d. Wrexham uaiaed II I b Id '8.lne permission to aeH the p.-eae?n boi!d tt,. i' 'a0(3 on which it "taud., and aNo t) bjrriiji; ??? nà £ 500 toward s the nsw chapjl nj? 'a ,.?,?-?o? of tion. Mr Robert O ven Shone, R?witlie?r m??\r ?I.E. WUHam?. broQK?o.. h? the p-n\d F 'heir P'o'oiti in extended, x.'iJ were ,eq t0 v'a'Ull {)'-ob:tt)<[)ext3tid8J. M.'iJ c.?? .M,?'') ?'?'?? !? chnrch?a in ? Wr-^lum d?.i. ? ? Ie t The Lird Miyor of L .?p ) )] t,?.7?k.-d ,?'?. f £-7 15 61 "°W- lodged tll' raCf¡pt 0 oJ 15, 61 L.J?'??e?l? Famine 1 and. l!. wn MpDr?? tht?. th?- North \V,dti Va„°C! £ r ha-3 the tt-?v. E lwtri Jur..?n'W???'°"? r 1 x a. examiner for two ye.? 01 CdUitJ?t.j 'f? b tmn?atr?. t e Addre?s-'? were ù!iv:r10n t?. Fnr  I r L' I..) Ve. meat bvthe Hev. rj?v? H?is ?ud?' i'oreiga 3Ve- M.?sioas by the Rev. E. Cered n LVtl.n". returnd misiion-fv. W"I' P tt R-Jv, W. O. WilliFLins. !tO;gctt, reported tOqt £1 05 had been alrea ly promised t nvarts tri, 20 • p utary Fund, and that the arriu^om nits to thY ch'.irehes were bI"g carried out iu the Wre¡¡h8. e and (Khar districts. The c?iuvehes w?rf nsk^d to send 'It" Va"aat ii-ant S?nda.y? to the Rev R R d^e, H \?,.h ")'?titty d,,?ll 1-11. k ',V I,) ,¡ettl.d J'HVU Ib p¿ur of i5o,vliujr n? ??,B?c churches. and B:yp

MOLD URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The ordinary monthly meeting of the >r U r- Dtrict C i?'ici' w?a held at the Town HH? b"a!l dtycvsai'?.wh.i!) th-te were pre?n' V,auci'lors J .fJCIIO Henry J. ji itjerts, chairman; Koo<i/J'3' chairmm; J. B. Marston, T L''i,-Vp..7v'cs' Roberts, Ttomas Roberts, j llorg, "'?Mse oaMw P"rry. R?cc Jonea. J. E. Davie, j, ,?, Williann, Samu°l Beresf >rd, ?? Tho-ruV i?alkes- with the Clerk (Mr &. H Simon), f??°. H?)th (Ur Edward Wtli?m?, ?nd the sb^urVeyoc (MrW.B.Ro?don). ???veyoc I THE FORGOTlEX COAL YU-1;1) IFRAR„ C )'mcillor E. D?viea said that as prom'-fH the ?< meetmg of the Council he h?j ?.?. ? th.. North ?ud S)uh W?tes B?k and ERJ ta:N ID th?ttherewa.?stimdiag.ia h.s [i?.-n.\  fund ac :ount which had be?a opened ia 1835 dn? his yf>ar of offi ie as chairmau of the C)nn?) The rHceipt? in th-tt account had amounted to £ 91 in. ? out of which .E3i h? h?? di?bar?d t'" b..I?ne.?in h?udof 114 2, 63. iuciusive of interest Before the la3t meeting he wa-i unaware of the existence of such a fund or the Cjane;! would most c-ir,tinly had been informed of it. Seeinc here "Nas a balance to the good he thonght the appma-hinp Cnristrnas season all opportune time for dis-ribatin^ iL. Heivo-ild be very pleased to transfer the accoantto the present chairman, and hand over a cheqae fjr the balance. He had an idea that the bank nutter had suggested that the account should be paid in big The C:erk explained that all such accounts were opened in the ntlrie of the then existing chairman: which hid done in this case, A long discussion t"ok place as to the disposal of the tnon v, and ultimately the question wss referred to the General Purposes Committee for couaideration and repjrt. I THE HORSE BHCSH SUIWIVES THE OHDEtL At a mealing of the Highway, Lighting, andWater- mg Committee, a report of tne Surveyor was eab- uiitted, wherein ic appeared that that official had tried the Council's horse brush on three distinct occasions. Tne roads were then sloppy, bat the experiments had been attended with satisfactory results, and without injury to the roads. The Snrveyor had also reported that the Denbigh roac hid been laid with six-inch pipes to carry off surface water, tii tt the sewage firm was in perfect order, and he called attention to the wretched lighting of New str-ec. With regard to the la3t-mentioned question, b, committee recommended that the GAS and Water Company be applied to to furnish incandescent burners. I THE TOWN SEWERAGE. From a report of the Surveyor which had been submitted to the General Purposes Committee, it appeared that the town sewerage had undergone an extraordinary change for the better, this b-ai;igdue I to constant aud effective flushing. This was par. ticularly noticeable in the drains at Milfird-stree,, I and from thence to PonterwyL I NEW B'JILDIN«S. Tne p:q.n laid before the General Purposes Com. mittee of ten houses near the Bridge Ian at the Lead Mills were approved subject to slight alterations, and those submitted by Messrs Lloyd and Williams of a propo-ed slaughter bonje in Pentre-road were passed subj-c; to improved ventilaiiou and a casspjji being provid-d. In the event of the requirements of the Council beiug complied with it was decided to licence the slaughter house for twelve months. INCREASED IiAILWiV I'ACILIT ES. The General Purposes Committee had considered at some length the requirements of the Coimcil with some reference to increased railwiy facilities for the town in the matter of eh-cap tickets, tourist tickets, and ma.rket tickets, and theOierk had been instructed to convey the wishes of the Council to the head- quarters of the L. U: X.W. Railway Company ia iiotidon, and to apprise the Chester authorities that he had done so. He.had also been directed to write to Chester for further information with reference to the free delivery of passengers' Inggage. The minutes of the Committee wjre coutinn.d. AN EFFICIENT MEDICAL OFFICEI,. Councillor W. P. Joues said it hai for some year-- be;n his privilege to reconvueud the re-appointment of the Medical Officer of Health. He had ver- much pleasure in proposing the appointment of Dr. Edvard Williams as the iledica! Officer of Health for the year ending 31st December, 1931. Dr. Wiilmnshad discharged the duties of his office iu a ray 3alia- factory manner. Councillor Beresford said it afforded him great pleasure to second the aopointmeat of Dr. Wrhaos, who was an excellent officer.

A REMARKABLE STORY OF SELF-SACRIFICE. The Daily Express publishes the foIlortiJgTwice sentenced to death for a crime he did not comnit, Da.vid Ratter has recently been released from prison after serving a terra of twenty-seven years. It was in 1873 that he stood in the dock of "Ipswich Assize Court, witn another man, -charged with the murder of a gamekeeper ou the estate of the Maharajah Duleep Singh. The wh d: burden of the guilt was assumed by Rntter, who exonerated his companion from blame, and, on his own confession, was con- demned to death. Many, however, believed in his innocence, end on the plea of a deformity il: the neck, which would make hanging a horrib.c tdrtare, a respite was obtained. Medical examination failed to confirm the theory, and he was again oriered for execution. Petitions still poured in, however, and at last his sentence was commuted to p2ua4 servitude for life. Now, on bis-reletise, an old man, he tells a Sensational story. It was the other man who shot the gamekeeper, battered his head in, and threw him into a pond. Bat there was a woman whose heMt would have been biokeu, and whose children would have been left fatherless while Rutter was alone in the world. So he took the whole guiit upon himself, and has just crept out from beneath the uurd^n of it -endnr",d for twenty-seven years.

GENEROUS GIFT AT HAWARDEN. At an entertainment given in Hawardeu on Satnr* day evening. nnder the auspices of the Hawarien Equalised District of the Order of Druids, a presenta- tion was made to Brother T. Wainwright, a member of the Dei: Lodge. Hawarden, of X50 from the acci- dent compensation fnnd uf the Order, as compensa- tion from an accident he sustained to his 5ibt last year, which rendered him permanently nnable to work. The presentation was made bv Ibl, John Lowe (Crewe), a member of the Board' of Manage- ment.

EXTRAORDINARY SCENES IN A CHURCH. The Daventry magistrates, on Wednesday, sentenced Mr Charl^a Bennett, a surgeon, of Brannston, to fourteen days' imprisonment for riotous behaviour in the parish church. When the offertory plate was put in front of him he struck it with his stick, s-cattering the money on the tdoor. A month ago tho defendant was heavily tined to: throwing the offertory plate and its contents at the churchwarden. The magistrates said they vrere determined to stop such scandalous conduct.

THE LAWYERS INTERVENE. An important development lias occurred in the investigation of the Chamberlain companies. On Wednesday afternoon a writ, at the in-tance of Mr Arthur Chamberlain, was served on the Star ewai paper Company, Limited, who are the proprietors of the Hominy Leader. No indication iq given as to whic- of the statements made by tha ifo,iil, are regarded as libellous. The action will, of course, have no effect on the debate of Mr Evan's motion in the House of Commons. It may even have no relation to the question of Mr Joseph and Mr Ansten Chamberlain's association with companies receiving Government contracts.

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