Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

PONKEY. SUNDAY SCHOOL U-,ION.-Alr Edward Jones, Ponkey, presided on Thursday evening at a Congregational Sunday School Union meeting which was hell at Salem Church, I^onkey. Mr W. Jones, New- street, read a paper. Amongst those who took part in the meeting were Messrs J. Smith, Joha Parry, John Roberts, John Hughes, and W. Green, Rboa. THE FonCE OF CHARACTER —This formed the sub- ject of a very interesting paper, which was read on Friday evening before the members of Mynydd Seion Church, Ponkey, by Mr Jenkins, headmaster, of the Pupil Teachers' Central Classes, Ruabon. The Rev. O. J. Owen presided. Oo the motion of Mr C. Morgan, seconded by Mr J. Williams, a vote of thauks was paised to Mr Jeukius for his excellent pj.pjr.

RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. I ACCIDENT.—A young man named Jeremiah Edwards, of Wern-lane, Roos, was badly crushed on Saturday at the Hafod Colliery as the result of a heavy fall of roof. THE LATE MRS HUGHES, LODUE.—The remains of the late Mrs June tiugnes, wifu of Mr H. Hughes, Iilanerchrugog Park Lodge, were interred on Thurs- day at the Rhos Cemetery. The Rev. Robert Jones officiated. ST. DAVID'S WELSH CHURCH —The anniversary services of St. David's \Velhu Ctiurch were held oa Thursday and Friday evenings, when sermons were preached by the Rev. T. Pritchard, vicar,and the Rev. H. Lloyd, Wrexham. A LECTUltr-A lecture was delivered by the R\ Edward Joneg, Cefn 1h.wr, on Wednesday even- ing at the Wealey?n CbHpd, tbA sn'iject being T?e Life of the late Rev. Isaac Jones. Alderman E. Hooson, lihos, presided. A STUDY IN FACES.—Mr W. L!. Davies, "Emporium," delivered a very interesting lecture before tbe members of the Ford Gron Society 0-1 Friday evening, at Capel Mawr, the subject being A stady in 1.,ces." The lectura was illustrated. The Rev. R. Jones, pastor, presided. BILL ST. l'ItESI;YTEI.IAN CHUPCH -Special services, in connection with Hotno and Foreign Mission3 work, were held on Sunday at the above place of woranip, the preachers were lljv. Richard Williams, pastor, and the 'Rev. J. Cnedig Evans, of the Xissi Hills, India, lilr J. D. Jones, Johnstown, conducted the sinking, and Mr Joseph Charles presided at the organ. HILL STREET CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR SOCIETY —The membets of Hill-street Cnristiau Endeavour Society enjoyed a very pieasant social evening on Thursday. Mesdamea R. R. Jones, J. D. Joue", B. Hough, Misses Jones, Maelor View, aud Miss A. Taylor pro- vided tea, and afterwards an entertainment was held presided over by ths Rev. R. Williams. Songs were rendered by Miss ÐJrtt. Hughes, Miss Alberta Davies, Mr Thomas Edwards, and Mr W. L. Willialll. In the impromptu speeeh competition Miss Matty Price proved the winner. MISS Jones, Maelor View, accom panied.

I BWLCHGWYN. LEI-TUIJE.—In connection with the Young Men's Improvement Bocietv, the Hev. J. Felix, Coedpoeth, delivered a Ircture on Mahomet at the Wesleyan Chapel. The chair was occupied by the Rev. Edward Davies. SUCCESSFUL COMPETITIONS,—At a concert held recently in the National School, Minera, Miss Jilodwen Rogers won a gold sciirf pin for singing a piece entitled The Farmyard." Four others, viz., Edward F. Davies, Eliz" Ralton, Emily Edwards, and Julia Williams sang so creditably that the chair- man, Mr G. F. Wynne, Plasgwyn, gave each of them a money prize. At a meeting held in cinnection with the Nant Wesleyan Chapel, Migs Elizi Bolton carried off a prize in a solo competition. All the above are scholars at the liwlchgwyn Board Schools, and reflect great credit upon thoje wno have charge of their tuition. CONCERT.-On Monday evening a concert was given in the Wesleyan Lnapel, under the presidency of the Rev. Edward Davies?. The programme, which was well arranged and admirably carried out, com- menced with the singiiig of Crng y-bar by the audience. Mr W. Robeits gave a song entitled Blodwen fy Anwylyd in capital style. The Holy City was well rendered bv Mr Benjamin Jonep. Gwlad y il, ynian," by Mr Hugh bioiou, was well received. Mimg Ehel Gunl.h sang very aweetiy Dim ond Deiten." M.cSedJ3!odwen RjKerf. Sarah E. Francis, Eliza Helton, Messrs Edward Belton, and D O. Lloyd also contributed to the pro- gramme. The Bwlcbgwyn Male Voice Party acquitted themselves very creditably in the rendering of their various pieces. A vote of thanks to the chairman and pertormers was passed with acclamation. With the singing of the Welsh National An hem, the pro- ceedings terminated.

TALLARN GREEN. I EXCURSIONS IN AMERICA."—On Friday evening a pictorial lecture was delivered in the Temperance Hall, Tallarn Green, by Mr J. Stanford (Graud Chief Templar of Wales) and Mr S M. Hughes (Secretary, Wrexham Temperance League), entitled Excursions in the Unitej States and Canada, including a visit to the World's Fair, Chicago." The lecture was a description of personal experiences, both gentleman having travelled extensively in America, and was illustrated by a series of very fine lantern views, specially reproduced from photographs obtained by the lecturers on their respective travels. Although a charge was made for admission, the hall was crowded, and the meeting highly successful, showers of compli- ments falling upon the lecturers at the close. Mr Hughes took the first part of the meeting, describing his experiences at the World's Fair, Chicago, and his trips to Niagara, Quebec, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, BjHton, Saratoga, Albany, New York, Toronto, Detroit, and other famous American cities, including | descriptions of Bankers Hill, the Plains of Abraham, the Thousand Islands, Lakes Champlain and Ontario, and the scenery and points of interest on the St. Lawrence and Hudson Rivers, referring especially to the War of Independence, the battlefields of that deplorable conflict, the confederation of the Provinces of British North America, and the political evolution of the United States and Canada. Mr Stanford, who I had visited all the points enumerated, described Mr Hughes's address as a vividly interesting narrative and historical treat, and gave some exceedingly valuable supplementary remarks in relation thereto. He afterwards dealt at length with his various official v:sits to America in a representative capacity, and the slides which he exhibited, illustrating the con- ferences in which he had had the privilege of partici- pating, were very fine, the photographic groups including many of the most distinguished citizens of America. His intensely humorous reminiscences were highly appreciated, and his remarks on the liquor problem, gathered from his extensive travels and researches, were listened to with the utmost interest. The whole of the proceeds of the lecture were devoted to the funds of the Threapwood and Tallarn Green Temperance Society; a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturers for the great treat they had provided, bringing the proceedings to a close.

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A PEEP A"?' THE CHRISTMAS MAGAZINES. BITS OF WIT AND WISDOM. Certainly one of the most interesting hook- of the hour is the Christmas donbU; number of Pearson';s Magazine. From beginning to end—and it is a jjoodly way to go—it is fuli of excall^nt reading, and the illustrations, coloured and otherwise, are extremely artistic and pretty. Among the contents are special articles on Why the Indian paints his face," A marblo city"—wherein is au eloquent description of the marble district of Carrara,—•• After dinner Hports," An Arctic bear hunt." Tap jing the ann's strength," A Chinese love story," Ancestor hunting," cfej. Mr W. L. Alden is the author of the last named, a, very witty contribution Savs th j. author:—When yon come to think of it, almost everybody i-T decended from everybody else. This is rather a free way of putting the matter, but the ma-min^ is obvious If any man could ascertain the nauiss of all the persons for twentv generations whose blood is in hi-i veins, ha would find that hut liaif adoz:-n kings were among the number. No wise man will seek to know too much about his ancestors, for he might find a large number ol undesirable people among them." There is very ditinct humour—ai weil perhaps as sage ad vies—in this observation. Thd chrj juxta- po??tion in the sentence of the k¡Dg an? the un- desirable people m'gh? poaaibty m?ke th:ng? unpleasant for Mr if be were in the land of the Kiisera. Bui it is all fun, no doubt, and we are not— high or low of us—in this country ever on the took- out for insults It may be said w'thon1, th, least hesitation that the December Windsor Magazine wiil the most favourable comparison, botn in qoantitv and quality, with all or any cf the Christmas Numbers of th<j year. In addition to a fine supolemsnt, consisting of a six shilling novel. Mistress D jcothy Marvin," by that popular author, Mr J. C. Snaith, the m tg-izine contains an unusually interesting pictorial faiture, consisting of an accoint of Mr S R Waller and his woik, profusely illustrated with reproductions, on special art paper, of his most famous canvasse), such as The Empty Saddle," The Day of Reckoning," One and Twenty," aud OhaPflnoo." Among the literary contributors to The Windsor Sir Edwin Arnold, fl. Ridor Haggard, (iUY Hooihb* Israel Zangwill, E. F Benson, Robert Bur, E. Phillips Oppenheim, Barry Pain, and Halliweil Sntcliffe while a new serial story, The Whirlgig," by Mayne Lindsay, is full of movement and excite- msnt, and seems likely to prova oae of tha most striking books of the coming year. Taere is much that is exceptionally attrictive abont the December Christmas Number of The Strand Magazine. The contents are of the customary varied description, and are extremely interesting. The works of fiction worthy of mention are Followed," by L. T. Meade and Robert Eustace— a thrilling little story told in the best possible mariner; A Case for Judgment," The 13nd of Santa Clans," The Reanrrection of Mf Wi??ett." in the best stv!e of that able author, Mr W. W. Jacobs and The Ship tha Worked Withont Wind or Sail." a fairy tale for ch?dren. The other contents of The ?/?)!? inclnde The Bni!din? of the Deuischland," by Ray Stannvd Biker, an article full of interest Peace H-roes of A Hundred Years Ago," "The Most Beautiful Women in Painting." Htlden in China," In addition to all this Mr H. G. Wells's serial, The Fiist Men in the Moon," is continued, and the illustrations, of which there aro a great profusion, are very hand- some. The Christmas Sunday Strand is a big com- pendium of stories and pictures—tales for the young and the children of larger grow'h—and is one of the best prodndion of the Newnes Publishing Company. Tne December CasxeU's Magazine —Christmas numbr-opèus with the commencing chapters of The Giant's Gate—a ttory of a great ad- venture." The author ia Max P?mberton, and probably co?h'ng more need be said to commend this portion of the contents to the reading public. No writer can tell a better than Mr Pernberton—with greater force, descriptive ability, aud pungent dialogue—and cerla'nly few can equal him il: the recounting of tale3 of adventure. The preeent story is truly characteristic of the author, and of course is certain to maintain its interest to the end Other stories in this number are "Charlie is My Darling," by S. R.Crockett—whose name also is sufficient guarantee of the quailty of the contribution. 'Under the white Cockade," by Halliweil Sntcliffe, and "Stella—a storv of the Stars," by Muiiel Hine. Sir Walter Besant d?scribes in his own inimitable way Christmas in Old Lon- don," and the remaining contents include "Tho Prince of Wales's Horses" (E. H. Cooper), and Ice boats and Ice boating" (Beckers Wilson) The illustrations are particularly attractive, amongst them being "A Garden of Lyonese" a Rembrandt photogravure, from the paint- ing by Gilbert Foster, R.B.A., and Worsted," from the painting by Charle3 M. Padday. The Christmas lloi/al is a really beautiful pro- duction, being rich pictorially and otherwise. In works of fiction purely it vies successfully, at least, with any of the magazines, for there arc several complete stories-all admirably written—inclusive cf The Twisted Sign Post," Bubs," The Mystery of the Esmeralda," An Angel," The Princess's Wilfulness," and The Tragedy of a Cnrl." Nor are the other contents less attractive. Mr Stenhen P. Baun tells some remarkable things about John Bull's Christmas Dinner (illustrated with photo- graphs), and there are articles npon London's Legations from the Far East. The Wonders and Workers of Toyland," and Discipline in the Navy." LIlst, but very far from least, there is A Dream of Fair Woman," beautifully illustrated with photo- graphs. Great Thoughts for D;c3tnb;r is more than ordinarily entertain ng and instructive, and contains matter which will be attractive to varied typos of mind. Two notable interviews are ths most prominent features of this mouth's is.me—one with Miss Betham Edwards on a, comparison between the English and French in many respects, in which, it must bo admitted, her julgment of ns is not particularly favourable. Tae other interview is with Mr John Burns, M.P., on some of the social evils of tbe day. Those who take special delight in adventure pnre aod R;llIpJe can have their taste gratified to the full by the December Wide World, which is almost entirely made up of authentic and stirring narratives of personal experience in various parts of the globe. Without particularising the contents in detail, some idea of the field covered will be gathered from the following pxcarpts, viz, The Mystery of the Paamben Wire," Queer Christmas Festivities in Mexico," The Lion that turned the tables," The Land of the King of Kings,' "Abdnoting a White Elephant," '• In and about Pekin," "Onr Climbs in the Himalayas"—by Dr. and Mrs Bullock Work- man Among the Giant Red Woods of Santa Cruz," and Ships that have been wrecked by whales." The book is illustrated with some very remarkable photographs. There would appear to be no end to the new thinQ. Messrs George Newnes, Ltd have just added to their publications The Life of a Ce-ittirii The work, which ia to be completed in twelve parts, and will deal with the history of the country from 1800 to 1900, comes at an opportune time, and it will go without saying that its subject matter will be of the most interesting character. The opening chapter of the first number—two numbers have already been issued—spenks of the period "when George the Third was King," and narrates some of the per?ou«l traits of His Majesty which makes excellent reading. Following this are chapters on Thd Social State of England in 1801," "Great Britain aud France, ™ Napoleon Bonaparte," India and the Colonies," and Religious Progress-the Evangelical Move- ment." Tnere a.re a large number of admirable illustrations. Still another new book Is The C.1 T., being the story of the City Imperial Volunteers and Volunteer Regiments of the City of London, 1300-1900 Tais will, of course, appeal more particularly to Londnieia —although we are all proud.f tlJe C,I.V:and donbt- less they will read with absorbing interest of the inception, organisHtion, and fighting record of the corps. The publication is profusely and beautifully illustrated. The, Lady, Christmas Double Number, is one of the very best ever issued by the publishers, and contains a.n abundance of things which will at this time appeal with double force to the fair sex. There is, of course, everything of the latest in the new fashions, and in addition to the nsual contents there are many upecial contributions, including short A Surprise Visit," by Clara Mullholland and Tim Tims of Roses"—a hie of Christmas—by S. J. Adair Filzgerald. There are numerous portraits of celebrities, amongst which are those of the young Queen of Holland and her nance. We are also in receipt of the Christmas Numbers of Weldou's Ladies' Journal, Illustrated Dressmaker, Bazaar of <7<t'??en's Fashions, and Practiml Crochet. The New 7?/; of fo!t??/, HÛpiu!f ?ror?s. C?'M?. The Captain, with stories by Gordon Stahles, Fred I Whishaw, Warron Bell, and others, and Fiahts For The Flay by the Rev. W. H. Fitchett.

j Jottlings and Tittlings. j I BY WATCHMAN. To trace the history and the meaning of wuros and phrases is, to my mind, a most interesting pursuit. It is curious to find how words have changed as the yers have rolled by. The opening of the Collect, Prevent as. 0 Lord, in all our doings, with Thy most gracions favour," is. as modern meanings go, nonsensical. But the old ineauing of the word Prevent was to g? before." Now the beautiful phr?s" is c)ear and prayerfn1. There are m?nv oth?r inetance?, and I am indebted to J. F. E." (initials which hardly disguise a. well-known gentleman) for the following note :— < The phrase Getting into a Scrape involving tha use of an English word in a sense quite different from the proper one, appears to be a mystery to English lexicographers. Todd, indeed, in his additions to Johnson, points to Skrcip, Swedish, and quotes from L je Drag ten in i Scraper'—to draw anyone into difficulties. But it may be asked whet is the derivation of the Swedish phrase ? It ia as likely the Swedes hava adopted our phrase as that we have adopted theirs. It may ba suspected that it ie one of those which are puzzling in consequence of their having-xiriginated in special local circumstances, or from some remarkable occurrence. The game of golf—formerly peculiar to Scotland, but now universally played—involves the use of a small hard ball, driven from point to point by clubs and mallets. For the most part it is played on the links (or downs) near the sea, where there is u; ually abundance of rabbits. One of the troubles of the golf player ia the little hole which tho rabbit makes in the sward in its first efforts at a burrow. This is commonly called a rabbit's scrape, or simply a scrape. When the ball getw into a scrape it can scarcely be played. The rules of most golfing clubs accordingly includes one indicating what is allowable to the player when ha gets into a scrape.' Here, and here alone, has the phrase a direct and intelligible meaning—first used in tbe North, and in time spread to the rest of the public. I am obliged to mv correspondent for his interesting note, which I hope will be fo!lowed by more, from himself and others. Some allusion to words which have a more or less local nse would be informing. Some ti'?e ago I observed that a gentleman at Cefn re?d a p?per up?n the slang words ued there. In Wrexham also I have heard slang used, and some of these words may possess sufficient interest to be recorded. Triers are two words I used to hear—" j^imock" or "jonnock," and" callow." The first means "upright" or honest," and "collow" I have heard applied to the deposit of soot on a pan or a streak of black on the face. Shakespeare uses the latter word in "Midsummer Night's Dream." My impression is that the words I have mentioned come Shropshire way—at least the former mav. I preface my next note with a little story, which is oid I admit, but the merit of being amusing. In America there live I two ministers—one unmarried, and the othsr married and the father of a bright little boy of about six. There came to the town in which they both resided a circus, and this form of amusement is not viewed with favour by the clergy in the I States. The bachelor minister wanted to see the show, and at least sent this note :— Dear Smith,—I shall be very pleased if you will let me take your boy to the circus to-morrow. —Yours, "JOHN JONES." The reply was this — Dear Jones, —I am sorry to refuse, but I am going to take him to the circ? m)self. I have been waiting for this chance for ye?rs.— Yours, JOHX SMITH." I went to St. James's Hall on Saturday to see Poole's Myriorama, and I observed that there were quite a. lot of a.dults who had brought their little ones. The performance was extremely good, but the be?t part of it all was to hear the children cheer and sing Soldiers of the Queen." The hall was crowded with little people, and how they saw at once that everything was provided for them, and how they took possession of every- where. It was the children's day, and everybody I enj )yed the show. The pictures and the entertaiu- ment were excellent, and I was right glad to se? my old friends the marionettes present. The cheerier of children when the clown went up in tha balloon and then fell out, was deafening. If all the parents and uncles and aunts who wc:1t to tha entertainment have a common experience, Poole's myriorama and marionettes and the animated photographs are having an extended run in the Theatre Royal, Back Drawing Room. with over- now meetings in small cots and kitchens and even bac's.yards. It may be vanity on my part to'mention it. but I have been asked how I manage to keep the bloom of health upon my cheek and the fiue lines of yonth about my figure. One reason is that I am young—qnite young—but joking apart let me call attention to a few words by Madge," in Truth. She says :—" How often the thousands who wish to ba beautiful are counselled to put their faith iu outward applications only. As if beauty could be rubbed in All-pervading cleanli- ness teroughout the entire system, warm and light clothing, a waist free from undue compres- sion, and fresh air both day and night are absolute necessaries. This last rule seems to ba generally neglected. Englishwomen are supposed to be the cleanest women in the world. But how many of them sleep with open windows ? Of those you know, how many ? I have been astonished to find how very few do so. We have ours open all the year round, widely in summer and a little in winter. We shut them when there is a thick fog and then throw open the door to its widest. Even with this precaution we feel half-stifled towards the middle of the night. If p-ople would only realise that air is the chief food of tho skin, they would understand how very important a constant supply of it is to the health—and therefore to the looks. Small wonder that when we go a railway journey we are semi-asphyxiated owing to the manner in which our fellow-travellers insist on shutting both wiudjws. • How times and fashions change. Years ago, air was looked upon as one's natural foe night air was absolutely fatal, and I used to ask in an inquiring way what I could breathe at night. It is all changed. Then patients were stoved, now we starve them. List summer at Llandrindod I saw several huts in which consumptive patients layout day and night. One side of the little building was quite open to the air, bat tbe whole thing revolved on wheels so that the rain or wind could be avoided. We have now become converts to the air-cure, and a goed job too. Dr. Air, when followed with discretion, is an admirable physician. In an article on the Temple and its inmates the I?tc? tells the following story of Thurlow :-1 A clergyman desirous of a living went to the Bishop of London to ask him for an introduction to the Lord Chancellor. The Bishop said, I should be willing to give it, but an introduction from me would defeat the very end you have in view. However, the clergyman persisted in his request, and the introduction was given. The Lord Chancellor received him with fury. So that scoundrel the Bishop of London has given I you an introduction as it is he who has intro- dnced you, you will certainly not get the living." Well, so the Bishop said, my Lord," said the clergyman. Did the Bishop say so ? thundered Lord Thurlow. Then he's a liar, and I'll Drove him so you shall have the living." And the man got it. Thurlow and William Cowper, the poet, were called to the Bar in the same year, 1754.

I COEDPOETH. SALEM LITERARY SOCU;TY.—OO Thursdav week the chairman was Mr 0. Jonfs, Post Office. Rev. T. E. Thomas read a paper written by Mr Thomas Bryan on Jeremiah." Miss M. E. Taylor read a purer on •• Religions Instruction," Misa Sophoral Huahes recited Dring i fyny Yma," and Miss Evans, High- street, read a paper on Moesgarwel." Misaea Mcas and Jones, Rev. T. E. Thomas, and Messrs O. Jones and J. Mostvn took part in the discussion. CoEDroKTH CIRCUIT -The second quarterly con- vention of the Coedpoeth Wesleyan Circuit was held on Mon^av ewmirtr. At the Wesl^van Chapel. Coed- poeth. The Rev. J. Felix, Bryn Tabor, presided over a well-nttended meeting. Addresses were delivered on The distinguishing spiritual features of Welsh Wesleyanism at the commencement of the century," by Mr T. E. Parry; "The connection of Wesleyanism with the various retorm movements," by Mr Thomas Whitley, New Broughton and "A thoroagh con- •>o"ra.ti--n to Christ a conrti'ion of success in the future," by the Rev. Edward Humphreys, Wrexham. A 0" j vv-r service was held before the meeting, led by Mr John Jones, Coedpoeth. PRESENTATION.—The Rev. J. H. Richards, vicar of St. Andrew's, Birmingham, was last week presented with n. chfqne for iEI70 and an illuminated addres.3 bv the members and friends of the Worcester Diocesan Church of England Temperance Society, of which Mr Richards has been organising secretary for the last three years. The presentation was made by the Bishop of Coventry, who testified to 'heir hiiih appreciation of the Rev. J. H. Richards's "ervices for the Diocesan Temperance Society III leaving the Society to accept the living of St. Andrew's, Mr Richards had not only made consider- •thl- pecuniary sacrifices, bnt had undertaken the heavy responsibilities of a task which required no ordinary conrage. Commenting npon the revival of Chnrch work in the parish of which Mr Richards has recently been inducted as incumbent, the Birmingham Jjtul// Gazette sa vs: Pew m nsiouaries ever set out for heathen parts with a more difficult task than that which the Rev. J. H. R:charch has undertaken in endeavouring to awaken Church life at St. Andrew's. Thp following; facts show how Mr Richards and his little band of helpers need assistance: -Por)nlation (almost L-ijticeiy oi the working class). 24000; the Ctiurch congregation has not numbered twenty people for many years papt." At his induction service, the Bishop of Worcrster naid The past condition of the parish had lkPH enough to make weep,' but they new looked for a brighter future. COMPETITIVE MEV.TIVO.—At the Parish Hall on Thursday, November 29th, the ILv. Edward Davies, B.vlcHgvryn, took the chair at a. competitive meeting, held in onnectiol1 with the Borcb (Wesleyan Chapel, Nant) lignd of Hop" The hall was well rilled. The proceedings be-,aii w'tn a sotisz by Mr Abel Williams. Following nil aidiess hv the chair- man, the competition commenced. For the best reading of an unpunctuitted piece of prose six com- peted, the prize beinsr divided between Miss Myfanwy Thomas, Talwrn. and Mr W. O. Griffiths, Bwicb- g-wyn. Miss E. Belton wen for the best singing of Devvch fyddiuwedd par y Piant," competition con- fined to children. Baritone solo, "Codwn vn Lluoedd," Mr A. F. Jones. Nant. For the recitation, "Gwaeg y Meddwyn (Edwards-Kelly), thirteen competitors entered for the preliminary trial. Of tha three to appear before the andienie, Miss Myfanwy Thomas was declared thp beit. Three parties Entered for the I glee singing, "YGadlef Dirwestol," viz., L'ethr-]," '■ Bwlchgwyn," and New Broughton." Tne first narty carried off the prize. Duriug the evening the Hev, J. Tonlas Hughes, Bwlchgwyn, gave three recitations, which were wt:ll received. The com- petitors in the reciting competition were advised to study well Mr HughcP' methods, which wf-re well vorm studying. Mr John Evans sarg "Mentra Gwen," and the Horeb Glee Party sang "Rhe-trwn" (a temperance slee composed hy Mr R T. Hughes, Coedpoeth). Mr Llewelyn Williams, Smelt, sent in Lhe best essay. The literary portion of the pro- gramme were adjudicated upon by the Rev. J. Felix and Mr E. Edwards-K^lly, the musical portion by Messrs W. E:lis and R. T Hughes. Mr Abram George, organist, Seion, Talwrn, ac-.ed as accom- panist.

TRYDDYN. I FUXERAI,—We regret to record the death of Mrs Williams, Penygroes, the relic of Mr John Williams (Clwyduryou), of Plas-yn-Mhowys, which took place on Friday. The funeral, which was a larga one, testified to the great respect in which the deceased was held in the neighbourhood. The interment to 'k place ia the Parish Churchyard. The Rev". W. Williams (Tryddyn), Tuornas Jones (L-eswood), and R. a.tn (of Mold) conducted the service at the house. At the graveside the R-svs. George Jones, John Owen (Mold), and E. Bitbel officiated. Among the monrnets were Mr Thomas E. Williams (only son), Rev. John Smallwood, Cyinmau, and E. Small- wood, Liverpool (brothers), Miss L. Bithel, Alias Bertha. Jones, Mrs Elizibeth Jones, Mrs S. Jane Thomas. Mrs Williams, Ciie iin, Messrs J. 0 Small- wood, Edvvard W. Smallwood, Edwa.rd Bitbel, and Thomas Williams (relatives).

ROSSETT. I MISSIONARY MEETING.—On Monday n well-attended meeting was held in the Prosbvterian Cuapel, in con- nection with the Home and Foreign Missions. The Rev. W. 0. Williams presided over a good attend- ance. The meeting wad opened by Mr E. Cooper with prayer. The chairman said he was very pleased to see such a good attendance, notwithstanding the boisterous state of the weather, but he was certain that they would be the recipients of a hearty treat in heating the ILv J. C. Evans, a missionary who had been in India for thirteen years labouring in the mission field on the Cassia Hills. Mr Evans then dcliverel hh lecture, which was moat interesting. -The nv 0 ven Lloyd, Caergwrle, delivered a stirring address. Suitable hymns were Ullg, and Miss Maggie Meredith discharged the dntie, of organist. DEATH OF MRS ROBERTS, LATE BCTCIlEIÙ; ARMS.— It is with great regret we have this week to rrport the death of Mrs Roberts, the much respected late landlady of the Butcher's Arms. The old lady, who had lived in Rossett all her life, was the daughter of the late Mr Timothy Parsonage, of Trevalyu Farm, who was well known in agricultural circles. Only just a fortnight ago she lets the village to live with her daughter in Manchestjr, where she passed away on Wednesday, th* 28.h ult.. at the good old agf of 81. having contracted cold, inflimmation of tne lungs following. Her remains were brought over Cll Sunday morning, and taken to her old home, and ou Monday were laid to rest in the Rossett Church Yard. The chief mourners were Mis Reed, Mra Eatou (daughters). Miss Parsonage (sister), Messrs W. Heed and W. Baton (srns-in-law), Misses Nellie and Laura Reed, Messrs W. Reed, T, J., and L. E iton (grand children). Amongst the general con- course attending were Rev. W. 0. Williams, Presby- terian Mini^ter;*CounciilorB George Cromar, Thomas Thomas, John Hasting, Edward Woolrich, Messrs 'I ho;nas Priclurd, Trevalyn, J. D. Jon.s, William Evans, S. and J. Chalioner, Robert Rsndles, C. Box, B. Duckers, Joseph Jones, Henry Edwards, J. W. Manley, J. Ijeech, Haw, n, W. Finchett. E. Gittins, & 'Ihe Vicar (Rev. F. James, M.A.), oili-iated.

HOLT AND FARNDON. I MoTORCAHs—TheramouriaaSj.T.ttha.t a gentle- man is about to run several motor cars between Chester and Farndou for the conveyance of passengers. There are now three omnibuses runuing alinoalditily, which do the journey in an hoar and a quarter. GENEROUS GIFT -It is gratifying to record the generosity of the late Mr W. P. Huxley, contractor, Malpas, who passed away in April last. He has transferred as a free gift to the Church worshipping at Rock Chapel, Farudon, a manse for the minister's use. The new house is nearing completion, and is lituate in Church-street, close to the chapel. Mr Thomas Haxley, father of the deceased, had previously given two cottuges adjoining for tha benefit of the same Church. HOLT CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION—A social gathering and enteitaimnent took place at the Kenyon Hall on Wednesday we-.k, iu connection with the return of the Hon. G- T. Kenyon, MP., at the lat(3 General Election. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and the refreshments were given by Mr Edwin Beltis, J P., II. t. A selection of music and songs was given by the Holt Handbell Ringers and the Band, and addresses wjre delivered by Mr Harry litrnston, president of the Association, and by the Hon. G. T. Kenyon, M P.

PENYFFORDD. I CONCERT -On Thursday week a successful concert was given in the Bjard Schools in aid of Peuyffordd Mission Church. Colonel Trevor Hooper presided over a large attendance. An excellent programme had been arranged, which aHo dedamost enjoyable entertainment. The first item was a pianoforte duet by Misses Woolfal and Katherine Jones. Rev. Stephen Jones sang The guiding light," and The perfect life." Songs entitled Irish lullaby," and Flight of ages." were given by Miss Wilson. The Inch-Cape Bell," and Arm, arm ye brave," were successfully rendered by Mr ilayes and deservedly encored. The comic element was well represented by Mr A. M. North, whose songs were encored. The rendering of The o'd Boldier," a.nd Out on the deep," by the Rev. Hugh S. Chignell was much admired and redemanded. A durit, Ltrboard, Watch was well given by Messrs L1. Hughes and W. Wilcock. Mr W. Lloyd Hnghee, who gave solos entitled Another little patch of red," and Wicked Welshman," was much applauded. Miss Collenge acquitted herself very creditably as a soloist. Piano- forte solos by Misses Pilsbury, Vickers andKatherine Jones were much appreciilottd. Messrs G. Jones and J. Williams (churchwardens) are to ba congratulated on their successful efforts in realising funds towards the mission work. The Rev. Mr Joues, rector of Hope, proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman and the artistes, this was seconded by Mr W. Huxley, and carried with acclamation. The 3inging of the National Anthem terminated the proceedings.

CAERGWRLE. I MISSION SERVICB.—On Friday evening, the Rev. W. Wynn Davies, Liverpool, preached at the Presby- terian Chapel, and delivered au address on the Centenary Fund. On Sunday, the Rev. Ceredig Evans, a missionary from India, gave a very interest- ing address on the mission work in Russia..

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LLANFYNYDD. LKCTCRE.—In connection with the Mutual Im- provement Society, a lecture on Magnetism and Eltclricity," accompinied by practical demonstra- tions and magic lnntern illustrations was given by Mr W. Sillerv, of Wrexham. The Rev. J. Smallwood presided. There was a large attendance. A vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed by the chairman, and seconded by Mr r. A. Roberts. A simil* vote was given to ili- chairman, on the motion of Mr Ford, seconded by Mr J. Williams.

ACREFAIR. BETHEL LITERARY SOClEiy.-There was a large attendance ot mewbers at the meeting of this Society on Monday night, when Dr. T. U. Jones, Al li c.rttve a veiy interesting aceouiit of his visit to the Pans Exposition. Mr lijbert P itchard was in the chair. At the close, the usiial votes of thanks were accorded, on the motion of Mr Jonathan Powell, secotided by the Rev. John Thomas (pastor).

VRONCYSYLLTAU. TEST CONCERT.—A great deal of interest was taken m the test concert held at Vron on Monday, under the auspices of the Welsh Eaptist Chapel. Mr Hughes, of Vronucha, presided over a crowded and enthusiastic audience, whilst Mr John lioberts, D.C., was the conductor of affairs. The adj udica- tions were entrusted to Mr William Parry (head- master Acrefair School) poetry, and Mr N. Williams (Glyuceiriog) music, and the results were as fullows :-There were eleven entrauts in thzj recitation competition, six appeared on the stage, Meisra Samuel Vaieutinj t" (;efuyda ") and Joseph JtSdwards dividing the pr ze; the male voice com- petition—open to all comers-attraelt-d no less than iweuty-two noted local singers, Mr Jeremiah Jones (Peutrt) being awarded the prizs the priz" dfaed lur the nest female solo was easily carried off by Miss Carrie Thomas (Oelu). The programme was filed up by recit-itioub aud given by members of the cunpet. Mr Joseph iiobcits, secretary, is to be con- gratulated upon the nucctsa attained.

RHOSYMEDRE. BAND of HOPE -Mr Jabtz Bretza presided at tli3 meeting of the P.M. Band of Hope on Monday even- ing, when a good programme was provided by Misses Amy Widiama, E. J. Edwards, Dorcas Huyhes, Mr S. Ijtoyd, Miss N. Davies, and Mr Edwards.

PENYCAE. TEA AND CONCERT.—On Monday a social tea was given at the National Schools, and the following ladies presided over the tables:—Missea Rowley, Meadtunes Evans, Humphreys, Jones, Smith and Owens, Missea Wadlow, S. A. Jones, Alice Otvens, and S. L. Johnson. In the evening a concert waa given, presided over by the Rev. James Daviea (vicar). The following programme was admirably gone through :—Pianoforte solo, Miss A. Humphreys, Tne Schools; song, "Three littlewords," Mr Jas. Hindley; song, When the neart ia youug," Miss S. C, Edwards recitation, Manners," Miss Rosina Phillips aong, Mary Lee," Mr Robert Jones cornet solo, Mr Robert Smith eong, The Queen oi the Earth," Mr Thomas Williams; comic aong, The waiter," Mr Watkin Pritchard., violin solo, Mr Tom Jones recitation, Miaa Susie Griffiths song, O arwain fi," Miss S. C. Edwards song, The lads in navy bine," Mr James Hindley cornet solo, Mr R. Smith song, Rosa," Mr Thomas Williams Bong," Mary of Argyle," Mr Robert Jones; comic aong, All for a penny," Mr W. Pritchard. The Btnging was very good, and the encores were numer- ous. Miss Hnmphreya proved an efficient accom- panist.

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BROUGHTON. I CONCERT.—A concert was held at the Brake School- room, Moss, on Monday, which proved, from its excellence of singing and number of persons present, the most successful concert ever held in the district. The artistes consisted of Miss May John ( he famous South Wrtles sopiano), Mr Maldwyn Humphreys (the celebrated Welsh tenor), the Brymbo and Broughton [ JuveDilo Choir, am] the Bronghton String and. The president (Mr L1. Hush Jones, Brynmally Hall) mide very appropriate rem-trks upon the need of bringing sneh Kood talent to the district, and highly complimented the promoters upon their undertaking, which appeared to him to be a huge success, heed- less to say the hall was packed to ovcilljwing The W els h air, March of following is the programme air, MH.reh of the Men of Harlech Choir; .ong. When the boys come home, Mr M?Hwya HnmphreyH violin daet, Messrs Davies Brothers; song, "The Heavenlv Song, Mi S3 May John; We!sb air, Aab Grove ? Choir; vioha solo, "Andante e Scherzo" Mr Joseph Parry; solo. S uind an alarm" (by request), Mr Maldwyn Ilurrphreys piaao- forte duet, Messrs Cunnah and Tiiornas; saner Y G)Ioriieti Wen," Miss May John part song, Don't forgf t the Old Folks (test piece National Eisteddfod, Liverpool. 1900), Choir si)tia. Gwiad fy Ngbenedigaeth," Mr Mald.vvn Huinphreys song, "The Swallow." Miss JUcl.y John Aarch Azi Revoir," Siring Band duet, Howel a Blodwen," Miss May John and Mr Maldwyn Hum- phreys Welsh air, '• Cod:ad yr Hedyddj" Choir. J he opening song, When the boys come home," by Mr Humplueya, was received with acclamation a-id the anaicnce demanded an encore. The solo Soutid an alarm," was given with his usual skill' Miss Mity John was m splendid form, and at oace won the hearts of the audience by her rendering of "The Heavenly oSong as well as The Swallows." She gave much expression and beaoty to the Welsh "YG°J0D,et? Wen." The beantifuI duet, 11 Huwel a BT{iodwyn, was given to perfection the andieuce rising when the last strains were sung, and requesting a repetition.

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