Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the Wrexham Board cf Guardians was held at the Workhouse, Wrexham, on Thursday last. Captain Griffith-Boscawan presided, and there were also present Mr Simon Jones (vice- chairman), S r K. E. Egerton, K C.S.I., Revd. P. W. Sparling and E. Rhys James, and Messrs B. Bowen, Henry Curwen. W. Wilde, Thonr-is Jones (Eselusham Below), Robert Pritchard, William Evans, Richard Pritchard, Charles Morris, W. H. Lancelott, John Roberts (Gwersylit), T. Lea, Lloyd Jones, John Roberts (Minera), Joseph Edwards, T. B. Taylor, G. J. Findlay, W. E- Samuel, Ellis Evans, A. E. Evans, W. M. Griffiths, J. A. Harrop, John Allen, James Davie*, J. Rowe Lewis, T. F. Hea.th, G^o Ueywai-d, and John Edwards.; with Dr. E. Moss, medical officer, and Mr J. Oswell Bury, clerk. THE WORKHOUSE DIETARY. The Chairman -said that at the previous meeting the question of the dietary at the workhouse as recommended by the House Committee was referred to the Medical Officer, who had been asked to be present that day. The Clerk read a letter from Dr. Moss, who considered that the dietary was highly satis, factory. being ample in qaantity and excellent in quality." The only suggested alteration he made was that tea and bread and butter should be provided for breakfast throughout the workhouse instead of porridge, which was now given to some of the inmates. Mr T. B. Taylor said some people thought that tea twice a day was too much. The Chairman Many take it more than twice a day, I thiuk. Dr. Moss explained that his reasons for anggesttng the change were these. The majority of the inmates —about three. fonrthg-already had tea or coffee and bread and batter for breakfast, and it was doable work to provide porridge for the remaining few able- bodied persons. Besides this, the inmates did not care for porridge, and many had asked him to put them on tea and bread and butter instead. Porridge might he better from a dietetic point of view, and might do more good, but oue had to take into con- sideration likes and dislikes in feeding. (Hear, hear.) If a person did not relish a particular food it did not do them much good. The Workhouse Master (Mr Cartwright) said there were Vi ry few in the house who wonld eat the porridge. The Chairman; I think the inmates like tea better. Mr T. B. Taylor said the Elonse Committee had no objection to the change they bad only acted accord- ing to the Local Government Board directions. The Vice-Chairman Will there be any difference in the cost ? The Master I think the tea diet will be cheaper, å. Mr Lloyd-Jones [movei that the recommendation of Dr. Moss he carried out. Mr T. 13. Taylor seconded. The. Vice-Chairman said the dietary table, as sub- mitted W1\B a thoroughly well considered one, and a Ve-ry much more rational one than the model table sent down by the Local Government Board. Mr Llojd Jones's motion was carried, and it was re sol ver! to send a copy of the dietary table to the Local Government Board. The Vice-Chairman proposed that the new dietary tablfi come into operation at the commencement of the financial year-Lidy Day. Mr T B. Taylor seconded this, and it was also agreed to. MORALLY OR MENTALLY BAD ? Some diacuision afterwards took place npju what action the guardians should take in respect to a young woman named Agnes Jackson, of Tainant, Ruabon, who is at present in Shrewsbury Gaol, it having been susgp«ted that she should be sent to a home, at a cost of 12s 63 per week. The Clerk stated that he had written to the girl's father bnt had had the letter returned. The Chairman said if the girl was able. bodied and fit to earn her living he did not know that they could obt-iin any assistance from the father. Dr. Moss, in renly to questions, said it was the fact that the girl had fits, but they were not true epileptic fits as had been stated, and the application of cold water soon bronght her round. (Laughter.) What she had was neurosis arising from alcoholism, and thought the girl was morally bad. Mr A. E Evans: And you have no care for that ? (Liughter.) Dr. Mnas No, I have no care. The Vice-chairman hoped the Gaardians would hr-ar what he had to say before deciding the matter. There were six convictions in the p.,lice court this year against the girl, and as she was not in good health, and was supposed to suffer mentally, surely the Guardians would be prepared to do something. The Chairman said perhaps it would be well to send the girl to some home to reform her. But they were there as GusLrdiani3 for the relief of the poor, and he thought they could hardly pay 12-i 6:1 per week for a person incapable of earning her living by reason of her own bad habits. He thought it Was more a ques- tion for the magistrates or for philantheropic people to send her to a home. The girl could not earn her living owing to her own vicious habits. The Vice-chairman said his information pointed in another direction. Something had been said about saving the rates, bat was it possible to save the girl ? She had been in gaol for three months, and there might be some good result of this. Were they going to allow the girl to be landed oa Wrexham Station without a penny in her pocket. The first thing she would do would be to seek drink, and she would be a wreck on the streets in a few hoars. Could this be avoided? The gaol medical officer said that the girl suffered from epilepsy, was weak of mind, and incapable of getting her living. The Chairman did not know if they were warranted in spending the ratepayers' money, but he shonid be glad to support anything which it was proposed should be done for the girl. The Vice-Chairman moved that the girl be sent to a home, and that the father again be written to and asked to contribute to her support. The Chairman Dr. Moss tells ns that the girl is incapable of earning her living because of her own vicious habits. I do not know if the man is bound to contribute to a daughter who incapacitates herself in this way. There was no seconder for Mr Simon Jones's motion, and it was eventually decided, by fourteen votes to eight, to postpone the matter for a fortnight, and that in the meantime the girl's father be again written to. OUT-DOOR RELIEF. The Clerk read a letter from Captain Fenwick apologising for absence from the meeting, and suggesting that in prospect of the severe weather and the high price of coal, those receiving out-door relief should be given sixpence a week extra. It was resolved that it be an instruction to the Relief Committee to grant sixpance per week extra during the winter months to every household receiving out-door relief. ¡ There was no other business of interest.

A domestic tragedy is reported from Kelloe, in J East Durham. A man named Wilkinson, having just returned home from work, Droceeded to stir up t the fire. Almost immediatsly there was a. violent < explosion, and the man was hurled across the room partially unconscious. For some hours he was quite I blind. His wife escaped injury, but the baby she I was nursing received an injury to the head, from which it died a little later. It is believed that the 1 explosion was due to the presence of a detonator amongst the coals.

THE QUEEN'S SPEECH. I Iivh Honae3 of Parliament assembled on Thurs- day afternoon to hear the Qaeen's Speech. The IIonse of I-tords met at two o'clock, and Black Rod having summoned the SpaiLkec and members of the House of Commons to the bar, the Lord Chancellor read the Speech as follows :— My LORDS AND GENTLEMEN,— It has become necessary to make further provision for the expenses incurred by the operations of my armies in South Africa and China. I have summoned you to hold a special session in order that you may give your sanction to the enact- ments required for this purpose. I will not enter upon other public matters requiring your attention until the oraiuary meeting of Portia- iaeut in the spring. The sitting was then saspsnded.

WREXHAM CYCLING CLUB. I ANNUAL DINNER AND PRIZE I DISTRIBUTION. The annual dinner and prize distribution in con- nection with the Wrexham Cycling Club took place at the Heublas-street Restaurant on Wednesday evening, Messrs Benson catering admirably. The chair was occupied by Mr J. Colemere Gittins, whose geniality and humour made him an exceed- ingly popnlar president, and supporting him were C»non Fietcher. Mr J. F. Edisbury, Mr Stanley D. Edisoary, Mr S. R. Johnson, Mr Stanley Smith, and Mr F. Beirne (vice-presidents of the club), and the hon. secretaries, Messrs J. H. Fitzpatrick, and J. Wilson. There was a splendid muster of wheelmen. Duriug the evening the proceedings were enlivened with songs, excellently rendered bv Messrs Hudson, A. E. Bird, W. B. White, and Frank Moore, and with selections on the gramaphone. The soloists were accompanied on the pianoforte by Mr J. G. Crompton. The loyal toasts having been musically honoured, the Chairman read a letter from Mr Pnilip Yorke, regretting very much his inability to bo present, and enclosing half a sovereign towards the funds. Mr Yorke continued—" Please express to my brethren of the wheel how much gratified I was at the Inficmiry Committee, to-day, to hear with what welcome the announcement met with, or rather, should I say. the re'erence with regard to the splendid assistance which they, by their united efforts, have accorded to that excellent institution. No one regrets more than I do the sad accident which threw such a gloom over the present year's carnival, but I am most thankful tha; the results are not so serious as they might have been. and that all the sufferers are fairly restored to their health again." (Hear, hear) Mr Yorke concluded by wishing all a happy Christmas, and health and prosperity during the coming year, and very many pleasant runs when the weather onea more permitted. (Applause.) the Bishop, Clergy, and Ministers of all Denominations" was submitted by the Chairmin, who expressed their delight at seeing amougst them Canon Fletcher, whose presence testified to his belief in the participation of healthful recreation. (Applause) The toast was received with much enthusiasm, and Cinon Fletcher made a suitable response. Mr Stanley D. Edisbury proposed the toast of the evening, "The Wrexham Cycling Clab," and in doing BO he referred in eulogistic terms to the admir- able service rendered to the Infirmary by the club, of which he thought the whole of Wrexham and district should be proad. (Applause.) He proceeded to read the resolution of thanks passed to the club by the Infirmary Committee that morning, wbich appears in another column, and sail the club now held the very proud position of being the largest supporters and the highest subscribers to the largest Iufirmary in North Wales. (Applause.) In a colliery district like that one hardly knew what would happen if they had not such an institution as the Infirmary in their midst-an institution where one could get the very best qualified medical attend- ance, and be nursed by highly trained nurses. In one way or another the Wrexham Cycling Club were helping to alleviate the great suffering of those who could not really help themselves. Last year, when proposing the same toast, he expressed a hope that there would be a direct representative of the club on the Infirmary Committee. But for some reason or another, when the time came for electing the Committee for the current year, there was no nomination sent in. Of course, they had on the Committee three of their vice-presidents, but he thought that having regard to the great effort made by the club on behalf of the Infirmary they should be directlv represented-(appaluse)-aud he knew he was speaking on behalf of every member of the Com- mittee, when he said that any nomination of theirs sent in in time for the next election would receive their full consideration, and their warmest and heartiest support. (Applause.) Canon Fletcher said he did not think the club could do better than-nominite as their representative Mr Calmere Gittins. to whom the Infirmary Committee were already deeply indebted. (Applause.) Mr Fitzpatrick, in responding to the toast of the club, said that year had been a record one for the club in many respects. In the first place they had 143 members, which was about thirty more than last year. (Applause.) Then the amount handed over to the Infirmary as the result of the Carnival, ex- ceeded the previous record sums by about L50. (Cheers.) A record had alco been established in connection with the races. Mr Futrell had carried off no fewer than five prizes. (Applause.) Mr Southern had also achieved a record in the fact that he had won the Five Miles' Championship Cup. and wouud up the season by taking the 100 Miles' Challenge Shield. (Applause.) tie covered the distance in six hours 46à: minutes, which was excellent time, considering that no pacing was allowed. (Appluuse.) Mr Randies, who came second, accomplished the ride in 7 hours 5 minutes, exceptionally good for so a young rider. (Applause*) There were altogether four competitors in the 100 miles time trial. The attend- ance at club runs had been very satisfactory, a fact which he might partly attribute to the week end camps at Lower Ilal' which were extremely popular. In conclusion, Mr Fitzpatrick eaid personally, he was very proud to belong to the Wrexham Cycling Club, and to having done some little service towards achieving such a splendid result as the handing ovtr to the Infirmary of iEl54 7s 83. (Cheers ) The interesting ceremony of distributing the prizes was at this juncture pleasingly performed by the Vicar, who referred to the keen interest he had always taken in sport, and to his younger days, when with some of the first class teams, he played associa- tion football He added that as far as he could make out. his bey was going to be a chip of the old block, for although only sixteen, he had already played for the Rngby fifteen. (Applause,) I The followiMg is the lut of prize-winners :— Attendance—Friday 1, J. W. Morhall 2, R. Hughes. Saturday: 1, J. E. Foster; 2, J. V* iUon a.ud R. Nay lor. JUXE MEETING. Mile Members-I, S. C. Futrell 2. R. Davies 3, R. Hughes S C. Futrell (lap ) Mile Novice-I, S. C. Futrell 2. R. Davies 3, R. Hughes. CH4.MPIONSHIP RACES. Five Miles' Challenge Cup-I, F. W. Southern 2, R. Naylor; 3, W. Cattirall; lap prize, S. C. Futrell, Novice Challenge Cup-I, R. Hughes 2, J. W. Morhall; 3, K. Davies. Mile Members-I, R. Hughes 2, J. W. Morhall 3, H. Newell. Comical Costume Rtce-1, J. Wilson aud D. Jarciine 2, S. C. Futrell 3,U. Gatclitfe. 100 Miles Challenge Shield-I, J. W. Southern 2, P. Randies 3, J. W. Morhall. On the motion of the Uhairnna, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Canon Fletcher for distributing the prizes, and the Vicar replied, characterising him- self as a practical cyclist. (Applause.) Mr J. F. Edidbury submitted the toast of the Visitors," and coupled with it the name of Mr Crompton, whose musical abilities, he said, were always at the service of his friends. (Applause ) The toast was well received, and Mr Crompton having replied, Mr Stanley Smith asked all present to jain with him in drinking the "Health of the Chairman." There was not a single call, he remarked, made upon Mr Colemere Gittins in aid of sport that was not liberally responded to. (Applause ) HdJJ always had his half-crown ready for -ny dvaerving cause. (Hear, bear.) The toast was received with much applause and with the singing of For he's a jolly good fellow." The Chairman, in replying, said as long as the club was doing what it was tor the charities of the district, what little help he could afford wonld be willingly given. (Cheers.) On the motion of Mr Moore, seconded by Mr Stanley Smith, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the honorary secretaries, Messrs Ftizoitrick and Wilson, for the able manner in which they had con- ducted the affairs of the club during the year, and to Mr John Davies for the valuable assiitauce rendered by him in connection with the carnival. A similar compliment was also paid the accom- panist, and the toast list concluded with The Host," which was received with rapturous applause. Alder- man Benson replying.

—————— 9 —————— THE BEER-POISONING SCARE. SUSPICIOUS CASES AT CAER- GWRLE. Whilst the beer-poisoning sensation has for some time caused no small excitement in Manchester, Liverpool, and other parts of Lancashire, and has been the cause of apprehension throughout the kingdom, up to a fewdays ago there was nothing: pointing to the existence of the disease in the Prin- cipality. Now, however, we regret to say there is evidence of the outbreak of the disease much nearer home-in fact, almost at our own door. On Monday week last, a man named William Griffiths, a collier, and residing at Caergwrle, was admitted to the Wrexham Infirmary, suffering from peripheral neuritis. With him the symptoms of the disease began about three months ago, when his eyes commencea running. This was followed soon after by feelings of cold, numbness, and a tickling of the hands and feet, and later there came pains in the calf of the leg, which were severest at night. In the early stages of his illness Griffiths was attended by Dr. H. V. Palin, of Wrexham, and it was npon the advise of that gentleman that he was eventnallv removed to the Infirmary. A day or so previous to the 26th, when he actually reached the institution, Griffiths made a start to come to Wrexham, but as he was proceeding to the trap which was to convey him he fell, had to be taken home again, and could not be removed the same day. On inquiry at the Infirmary, we learn that the man is still very ill, having almost lost the power of his limbs, but the House Surgeon (Mr Morris Williams) does not con- sider the case a dangerous one, and thinks it very probable that Griffiths will eventually get all right. We understand, from statements made by the man now in the Infirmary, that there are two or three other cases similar to his own in Caergwrle, but no other persons suffering therefrom have been admitted to the institution, and up to the present there is no ¡ sign whatever of the disease in Wrexham.

THE SERVICE COMPANY 1ST I R.W.F. A cablegram was received by Captain Griffiths, H Company lat V B R.W.F., Llangollen, on Tuesday afternoon, from tbe embarkation officer at Capetown stating that the Service Company had not yet embaiked. This will be a great disappointment to many, ap it was thought they were well on the way home by now.

——————— -——————- THE CHARGE AGAINST A I PONTBLVDDVN FARMER. George Oscar Marsh appeared for the fourth time before the Mold J n.tices on Friday charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm upon John Jones, collier, of Pontblyddyn, on the 8th November. Marsh was further remanded. It was reported that the injured man was progressing favourably. — THE LEAGUE OF PITY. BAZAAR AT WREXHAM. On Thursday afternoon a bazaar in aid of the League of Pity, the Cnildren's Brancn of the N.S.P.C.C was hpld at the Wrest, the residence of Mr and MraR. H. Done, the latter being the honorary secretary of the local branch. With the articles given by the children themselves, aud gifts from iriends of the society, there was a VdY large and attractive display. The bazaar was opcued by Miss Cuuliffe, of Acton Park, who was presented with a basket of flowers by the youngest leaguer, Miss Valerie O'Regan, and a vote of thanks was accorded her, on the motion of Mr Done, seconded by Mr Ed. Hughes. The stall holders were the MisHes Hilda Dnnkwater, Dorothy Cjlbeck, Janet Hughes, Bessie Findlay, Gwendoline Hughes, Beatrice LlOyd, Minnie Davits, and Dorothy Doue. The tiiris' Bran Pie was taken charge of by Gwennie White- house and G wt3nnic Viggars, aod the Boys' Bran Pie by Masters Drinkwater aud Manisty, Greaford. The magic well wis sliparill- tended by the Misses Effy Mason, M. Wilcock, Elsie Bevan, Ella Morrison, Lily Cueetnam, Fiocrte Davies, Jennie Pindar and Catherine and Ida Ash- worth, whilst Mro Gray, London, Mrs Too mil, Alrs W. Roberta, and Miss Maggie Pierce preeided at the refreshment stall. The suui realised was about LZS.

— ■ W 1 ■ ■ RETURN OF A YEOMAN TO OSWESTRY. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION. On Wednesday night, Trooper Fred Madoc Jones, son of Mr Edward Jones, of Glentworth, received a hearty welcome at the hands of Oswestrians on his return from the front invalided. The Great Western Railway Station and its preciucts were crowded long before the arrival of the 9.12 train, Sergeant-Major Penary, Sergeant Felton, and several memhsis of the Oswestry Troop, in uniform, also being present with the Oiwestrv Volunteer Band. Oa arrival the band played 11 The Conquering Hero," fog signals were let off, and the hero of the hour" was con- ducted amidst loud cheering to his father's carriage, which was in waiting, and contained relatives and friends, on reach ing wnich he said he felt quite over- whelmed at the reception accorded him. He had not done much, but he had done a little towards showing the Boers that the Union Jack was made of more colours tban one. (Loud cheers) Rjpes were then altached to the carriage, and scores of willing hands drew it, accompanied by the band, through the streets, flags, &a., being displayed all along the route, and at the Queen's Hotel a very pretty effect was prodaced by coloured lights. In the Cross a pause was made, aud Trooper Madoc J;JUAS again thanked all for his hearty reception, and Sergeant Felton said he had again to thank the members of tile Oswestry Troop of Yeomanry and the towns- people generally for according a hearty welcome to a member of the troop returning from the front. In this case especially it had been no child's play ranging up aud down the Orange River Colony, and he thought he heartily deserved the reception he had had. Amidst loud demonstrations the procession then proceeded to Glentworth, about a mile out of the town.

CAERGWRLE PETTY SESSIONS. THURSDAY.—Before Colonel Trevor Roper (chair- mau) aud William Davies, Esq. NO LIGHT. Jamas Partin, of Bramley Farm, Higher Kinnerton, farmer, was summoned by P.C. James Williams for driving a borse aad shandry without lights.—Fined 10s, including costs. OPPOSED BY THE POLICE. Application was made on behalf of Henry Eccleston, of the Derby Arms, Caergwrle, for an extension of time until 2 a.m., on the occasion of a public ball to ba given on New Year's Eve. Superintendent Ivor Davies asked that the applica- tion be not granted, or, if it was entertained at all, that it certainly be not granted up to 2 o'clock in the morning. This was a new application, and once granted they claimed it annually as a matter of right. There was plenty of rowdyism and drunken- ness about on New Year's Eva without keeping public-bouses open. Thi- Bench decided to grant an extension nntil 12 o'clock. OTHER BUSINESS. I Summonses were heard against a number of parents for non-compliance with the bye-laws of the Hope School Board, Ebenezer Williams, attendance officer, being the informant. The attention of the Court was for some time occupied in the hearing of poor rate cases.

G E F N THE BAZAAR AT" EBENEZEK."—This was continued on Thursday, but Mr Simon Jones was unable to open proceedings, as he was suffering from a bad coid. The duty therefore devolved upon Rev. W. O. Williams. Sales were quite as brisk as on the previous day, but as a great many of the goods were unsold on Thurs- day night they had a clearance sale on Saturday, and the committee realised a total of about 9120. The prizes in the Sunlight Soap washing competition were awarded by Mes-lames W. it. Jones and E. Jones as follows:-I. Mrs S. Jarvia; 2, Mrs Emily Wright; 3, Mrs Hy. Morris whilst the Rev. W. O. Williams won the hat-dressing competition. ENTERTAINMENT.—The Wesleyan Chapel School- room, Cefn Bychan, was well filled on Wednesday night, when an excellent entertainment was given by the Ruabon School children in costume. Mr R. A. Richards accompanied. Proceeds will be devoted to the Band of Hope Fund. I'KESENTATION.—At a supper given by Mr John Thomas Jones, contractor, Cefn, to his employes, on Saturday week, to celebrate his marriage, he was made the recipient of a handsome marble clock, bearing a suitable inscription, and a pair of ornaments. THE MYSTERIES. I Although the police are prosecuting inquiries in all directions with regard to the dead child found at Trefynant nothing has, as yet, been discovered. James Stocker, who was last seen at Newbridge, three weeks last Saturday night, has not yet been found. Several parties have been searching the river Dee, and now his friends are offering a raward.

AC RE FAIR. SOCIAL EVENi.Nc.Notwithatanding the inclement weatner which prevailed on Tnesday evening, there was a Urge number of friends at the "social" held in St. Paul's Mission Church, in connection with the library of that church. The tea provided was pre- pared by some of the lady members, whilst all arrangements were in the hands of the Library Committee. Charades were performed, games indulged in, entertainments on the viviscope much enjjyed. Mrs W. H. Thomas also contributed a soio. Proceeds were in aid of St. Paul's Circulating Library.

TOO LATE TO BE CLASSIFIED. CHRISTMAS SEASON, 1900. G EO. HENRY LEE & Co., LTD., BASNETT STREET, LIVERPOOL, ARE NOW HOLDIXG THEIR Annual Exhibition of Useful Fancy Articles and Novelties, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. They invite Inspection of the many Beautiful and Choice Articles collected from the various manufacturing sources at Home and Abroad, embracing STERLING SILVER GOODS, ELECTRO-PLATE, CHOICE CHINA AND BRIC A-BRAC, ART PATTERNS. LEATHER WARE, CABINET GOODS, BRASS AND COPPER WARE, ART EMBROIDERIES, LAMP SHADES, ELECTRIC LIGHT SHADES, FANS, GLOVES, UMBRELLAS, HANDKERCHIEFS, DOLLS, MECHANICALS, TOYS, GAMES, GIFT I BOOKS, &c., in Great Variety.   EE &  GEORGE HENRY LEE & C;'D. LIVERPOOL. J

STACK FIRE AT TEVALVN. I On Thursday evening, about eleven o'clock, the Wrexham Fire Brigade received a call to a stack fire at Mr Williams's, wheelwright, Trevalyn, Hossett. The turn out, under Captain Scott, was truly characteristic of the promptitude of the Brigade. On arrival at the scene of the outbreak, the firemen found the stack, which coti-ii-ite-I of some fifty tons of hav, fully ablsza. A plentiful supply of water, however, was obt-unod from the river close by, and two jets were itnmaiii Ately turned upon the burning masa, of which the Urigade very soon proved them- selves complete masters, thus saving the greater portion of the hay, but not before damage was done to the extent of about S30. The Brigade returnel home shortly after eight o'clock on Friday morniDg.

THE CYCLISTS CARNIVAL AT WREXHAM. The amount handei over to tie Wrexham In firmary is iCI54 7s 8J or more than £50 in excess of the previous record. Tne draw yielded X50 3s, from which sum of course, the co-jt of the machine (£15 J 5.,), is deducted. The programmes produced £ 14 IS* 6d. The expenditure, ia a idilion to the Hum paid for the bicycle, amounted to about iC50, of which the principal item were Y,20 0 1 31, for printing, bill posting, and advertising, £ 9 4-s21for band -i (travel- ling expenses, and refreshments.) The accounts and balance sheet had been audited by Mr George B v-n and found correct. The Wrexham Cycling Club Committee have formally adopted the balance sheet. and have handed a cheque and the balance to Mr S. D. Edisbury, secretary of the Infirmary.

SALE OF WORK AT RHOSDDU. A sale of work in aid of the Rhosrobin Calvinistic Methodist Chapel funds was held in the Rhosddu Welsh Methodist Schoolroom on Friday afternoon. There were in all five -itail-i-whicti were admirably arranged round the rooni-in(i three of these were quite burdened with an abundant supply of usefal articles of clothing, prepared by the lady workers connected with or interested in the chapel. The stallholders were MeBdames Griffith ONeu, William Jones, Peter Jones, Johnson, Fivari Roberts, Jonathan Jones, Thomas Owen, Tnomas Furans, Edward Williams, David Williams, Edward Jones, Thomas Jones, Job Trevor, Wilfiam Evans, Thomas Davies, John Ward, Davies, and Dodd, und Messrs J. T. Williams and Gwilym Jones. The sale was opened by Mr tleter L'oyd Jones, of Bootle, about three o'clock. by which time there was a lirge attendance. The R w, Griffith Owen, pastor of the Rkosddu Chapel presided, and briefly introduced Mr Jones. Mr Peter Lloyd Jones said he regarded it as a great honour to have been asked to come and open the sale. Same persons, he continued, did not bli.ve in these bazaars, but he thought they did a great deal of good, because they did much excellent work. For one thing they brought everyone-young and old-in connection with the chapel into thu working line. The ladies whom they saw that day at the various stalls had been engaged for months in nuking the beautiful things around them, and he hoped they would get tip-top prices C.)«' them, as they deserved to. (Hoar, hear, atid laughter.) After speaking of the great influence for good accomplished by Sunday schools in connection with the churches, Mr Lloyd Jou.>s said he hoped the bazaar would be a great success, and would bj cho means of encourag- ing the people at that place aud at Rhosrobin. He then formally declared the sale open. On the motion of the Rev. Griffith Owen, seconded by Mr It. T. Davie*, a hearty vote of thanks was accordt-d Mr Peter Lloyd Jouei, and business was at once proceeded with. Mr Thomas Evans, Rhosrobin, and Mr Thomas Davirs, Rhosddu, it should be added, acted re- spectively as secretary and treasurer in connection with the sale.

OSWESTRV POULTRY AND BIRD SHOW. The first annual bird, &c., show was held in the- Powim Hall, on Thursday, uuder the presidency of Mr Stanley Leighton, M.P., with Mr J. Brandon Smith, The Rhallt, Welshpool, as vice-president, and numbering amongst its officers Mr R. H. Mallon (Ex-Mayor, chairman), Major C. H. Bull, (vice chair- man), and Mr A. C. Miushull (honorary treasurer). Mr B. M. Ledwitb, is the honorary secretary. The judging of the poultry, ducks, and rabbits was in the bauds of Mr E. Cobb (Burton-on-Trent), Mr H. Allsop officiating as judge of the pigeous, whilst Mr George E. Russsll adj udic&ted upon the cage bird section. The show was opened to the public at noon, and during the afternoon and evening the attendance was very good. There were upwards of 800 entries. The poultry was as good an exhibition as one could wish to see. The leading feature being the Plymouth Rocks, for which there were 45 entries in the first four classes. The pullets, which obtained first prize and two specials, owoed by Pritch ard Brothers, Cwmyglo, Carnarvon, wer9 claimed at the catalogue price of eight guineas. In the locals, Orpington's showed up well, Mrs Drew of Oswestry carrying off first aud second prizes. The Tnrkevs and Bantams were also a capital class. In the pigeon class the main features were the two classes for flying Homers, it being a capital exhibit all round and the birds typical specimens. The large birds were a very show, and all classes were pretty well filled. The principal class in the local wai the golduuches, for which there was a very large entry, the birds being exceptionally good. la tae open ciess several noted prize winners were shown. The Yorkshires were also a strong class with some very good birds amongst them, and the British Bird Section was to the fore. The silver cap given by Messrs Lever Brothers, Birkenhead, for the best bird (pigeon) in clasBses, 37 to 53 inclusive, waj wjn by Mr J. A Woolridge, Higb-»treet, Lye, Stourbridge. Amongst the prize-winners we might mention John Salisbury, Victoria ra,ul, Wrexham, for British birds in the open section W. Butler, Rhosymedre, second in the cage birds (open), for Norwich cock or hen T. H. Edwards, Station-road, Chirk, a first and special prize in the clas-i for game, modern, any colour, cock or cockerel, aud a first in the next class for hen or pullet, a third in the selling class, a second in the (locais) game cock or ben, and a second in the selling class, W. Ellis. Btugor-on-Dee, was first in bantams (-.pen), for game, any colour, cock or sockerel. Mrs Turner, Gresford, took second for a Plymouth Rock hen (open) and Joseph Taylor, Hoole, Chester, took a third for a show homer cock and a third for a show homer hen in the pigeons (open) class. The show may be pronounced a decided success, and reflects the greatest credit on its pro- moters all round. LFrom our Saturday morning Edition J

♦ OSWESTRY BOROUGH SESSIONS. I On Friday before Messrs R. Daniel (Mayor), E. Bremner-Smith, David Vaughau, T. Edwards, G. Perks, and T. W» tkiu Jones. Before commencing the business of the Court, Mr Bott on' behalf of the advocates of the Court con- gratulated the Mayor on taking his seat. DRUNK AND ASSAULTING HIS MOTHER. John Shirley Davies, butcher, Oswestry, was charged by Superintendent Lewis with being drunk and disorderly ou the 6.h October in Upper Church- street, and was furi-her charged by his mother, Martha DavieB, with assaultuig her on the 5.b October.—For the fir-it offence Defendant was fiued lOa and 6; 6d costs, and in the ass-mlt case was bound over to keep the peace for six mouths in X10. TRANSFERS. The licence of tha Rsd Lion Ion was, on the application of Mr Bott, transferred from Mr Johnson to Mrs Jane Marie Bartou, Mr Bott also giving the Bench notice that it was intended to change the sign of the house to The Victoria Hotel." OBSTRUCTION. William Davies, cab proprietor, Cambrian Mews, was tined 13 and 9i 61 cost for obstructing the highway in Oswald-road by leaving two traps thereon on the 26th November. Mr Ferrington defended. OFFENCES UNDER THE FACTORY ACT. I Mr R. H. Mason, ironfonnder, 03westry, was 1\ charged by Mr Ashworth, El. U. iuspector of factories and workshops, with employing on the 31st July last a young person without obtaining a certificate of fitness and was fiued Is and 10:3 costs. He was further charged with not keeping on the same date in the prescribed form a register of voung persons employed in his factory, and for this offence was also fined li, and 713 6d costs. [Prom our Saturday morning Edition.]

RETURN OF LORD DUNDONALD. I On Friday Lord Dundonaitl, accompanied by Lady Dnlluouaid and Lady Cecil, journeyed to Chester by special saloon train, arriving shortly before two o'clock, when there was a very large crowd of enthusiastic admirers on the platform to accord his lordship a hearty greeting aud welcomj home. The special trai. for a few minutes was shunted into a siding, and afterwards the saloon was attached to the 2.15 ordinary Llandudno train. The crowd, on observing his lordsi.ip, raised hearty cheers, where- upon Lord Dundouald, ou appearing at the carriage window, met with a hearty ovation. Iu the course of his short speech, Lord Daudonald said We goat into Ladysmith after four tries, and it was the nnited forces that got in—the iufautry and regulars under me and altogether. I huppened to get in first because I commanded the cavalry, aud your own Welsh regiment.. On arriving at Abergele a great ovation awaited him, and a sword of honour was presented.

THE QUEEN'S TOUCHING WORDS. I Detachments of the Guards, and the Royal CanaditLu troops reached Southampton in the Hawar- den Castle, on Friday, and proceeded to London and Wind sor. The 2nd Life Guard3 and the Blues had a great popular welcome at Paddington, and on their march through the streets, the former going to Albany and the latter to Kuightsbridge Barracks. The Ctinadian troops, who detrained at Addison-road Station, were also greeted with unbounded en- thusiasm on their way to Kensington Barracks. The section of the Guards which went to Windsor were received by the Qaeen. who said: It is with feelings of great pleasure and deep thank- fulness that I welcome you home after your gallant and arduous services in the war in South Africa just a year after I-bidyou farewell. The hopes I then expressed have been amplv ful- filled. Alas the joy at your safe return is clouded over by the memory of sad losses of many a valuable life, which I, in common with you all, have to deplore. I J

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LORD ROBERTS RETURNING. Lord Roberts has left Johannesburg for Durban, and is expected to arrive in Cape Towll about December 7;h, where he will amy a tew days. The War Offics issued to the Pef s-, on Friday night the official announcement that Lord Roberts on Churs- d y hiiuded over the command iu South Africa to Lord Kitchener, chief of the s;>ff. in order to return to England to take up the duties of Commander-iu- Cnief and that the (2aecu has approved the pro- motion of Lord Kitcheuer to the local rank of Lieutenaut-Cjreneral, with the rauk of General while commanding the farces iu SJuth Africa.

FROM CHIRK TO LLANDRILLO. The Rev. E. J. Evans, vicar of Chirk, has accepted the living of Llandrillo, vacant by the death of Rev. W. VeDables Williams.

LONDON SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. The results of the polling which took place on Thursday for the fifty-five seats on the Ljndou School Board were declared on Friday. They show that the Moderates or Deuominatioualists gaiued six seats, one each over the Progressives in the City, Finabarv, Greenwich, Mar/iebone, aud Chelsea divisions, and ouo over au Independent in Hackney. On the other hand, tho Progressives or auti-Dcino- miuatioualista, gained only One seat-namely, over a Moderate in the Tower Hamlets Division. All the Roman Catholic candidates have been elected owing to the operation of the cumulative vote. The figured "■re—Progressives, 28 Moderates, 26 Independent, 1.

ENGLISH AS SHE IS SPOKEN IN II LONDON. There was much laughter in Bow County Court during the hearing of a claim by Me Bolton to recover L5, the value of a dog, alleged to hl\.vè beea worried to death by a black retriever owned by a Mr Hutchins. Plaintiff said the dorg were a wery vallible one. He wore a good house dorg, a good street dorg, and a good rat dorg. (Liughter.) Mr Forbes (for deCct.nd.mt): Wa<¡ it a pejigrec dog? Plaintiff No,Iittle'an. (LjLaghler.) Mr Forbes Do you kuow what a pedigree dn-- m is ? Plaintiff No, what i-i 'uLi ? Mr Forbes: Well, a pedigree dog is a dog with a pedigree. (Liughter.) Plaintiff: lid wor not that; he had no tail. (Laughter.) A witnees for the defendant said the dog was not vicions. He had only worried a stray dog. and thank Heaven they did not know who it belonged to. (Liughter.) Judgment for plaintiff for JE2 2s, said hia Honour.

TERRIBLE MINING DISASTER IN -1 FRANCE. The last of the terrible series of ascideata through which France has been parsing is far tha wor-it. By the latest telegrams arriving from the Asiche mines, sixty-three miners have apoarently fallen victims, of whom eighteen were killed outright, thirty are seriously injured, and fifteen have, 80 far, failed to answer the roll call. Of the foreman, whose buiiness it was to distribute the dynamite no trace has been found, and it is feared he must absolutely have been blown to atoms. Over 4001b. of dynamite was in the storage-room at the time. This room measures about 15ft. by 6ft., and was divided by a heavy oak door. But the most mysterious thing is that the dynamite could only be exploded byadetouating cap, none of which were in the chamber. The explosion was heard nearly five miles from the pit. The most heartrending scenes occurred at the pit's month as the bodies were being brought to the surface. Men had run from the pit like madmen to spread the news, and all day a huge crowd gathered round the mine, and the shrieks of wives and relatives of the injured were dreadful to hear.

 SHE BUT 15. I HE WAS 16 AND SHE BUT 15. A youth of lô, named Benoit Legebeke, was brought np at Bow-street PaliceCourt on Friday, charged with abducting Adrienne Plemeng from Brussels. The prisoner has a profusion of black hair, and appeared in the dock wearing a dark suit and an enormous necktie. The girl, who is nearly a year younger than the accnsea, occupied a seat in court, and at frequent intervals smiled encouragingly at the yoang man. She is said to be the daughter of a French officer, and to have won recently a considerable sum in a lottery. The young couple came to England a few weeks ago, and, bcotland-yard being communicated with, they were traced to an hotel in Villiers-street, Char- ing Cross, and from there to Bristol and Exeter, where they were arrested by the local police in con- sequence of a telegram from London. Thev had been staying at an Exeter hotel for 14 days, and represented themselves as man and wife, The secretary to the Belgian Legation stated that the girl's friends had been communicated with. Accused was thereupon remanded.

I LETTER FROM COLONEL HOWARD. I I Colonel Howard, the Unionist candidate at the recent election in Flintshire, has forwarded a letter j dated Jericho, 26.,h October, 1900, in which he says: Please thank from me the 3,922 electors who up- I held, iu my absence, those principles which were formerly supposed to be the property of the Liberal party alone, viz., equality to all white men in South Africa, and fair and humane treatment of the black races. Happily for the peace and future of South Africa the great Unionist majority of 1895 is nn- damaged, aud from telegrams we learn that there ia an ensrmourt increase of Unionist voters. Whilst regretting that the electors of Flintshire did not choose one of their own countrymen who was away fighting for his country, I see nb cause whatever for discouragement for the future, as the position of the Unionists in Flintshire is very different now to what it was ili 1885." ♦

WAGES ADVANCE IN SOUTH WALES. An important meeting of the Sliding Scale Committee in the South Wales coal trade WAS held on Friday. An advance of wages of 2; per cvut. was declared. This caused some disappointment on the part of the men, who expected 5 per cent. The ecale has, however, advauced to a point above the standard never before reached in the coalfield. The owners intimated that they could not entertain the proposi- tion put forward previously by the workmen for a joint scheme for controlling output, and legai pro- ceedings were threatened in case the miners declared any mure itop-Jays without permission.

BUCKLEY. AMATEUR THEATRICALS.—The first of a series of amateur theatricals was given in the Parish Kootn, Lane End, on Wednesday week. The first part of the programme consisted of songs, &c., and was sustained by the followiiig:-Pianoforte duet. Qzli Vive," by Miss Cissy and Jenny Griffiths, Plas Onn; songs by Miss J. E. Fletcher, Moid; violin solo. Uias Ethel Davies, Mold comic songs, Mr Ted Kobins, Wrexham. Mr R. A. Ellis was the able accompanist. The second part consisted of two plays, which were very laughable. fienpecked. "-This is a piav in which Mrs Roffla tries to follow the advice of ilisa Clara. Vixen in her book, "How to manage a husband." She learns, however, with disastrous results, that theory and practice do not always o together. Miss Edwards performed the part of Mrs Ruffle excellently, and Miss Clara Hughes, who rojk the part of Bridget, caused much laughter. The characters were :—Mrs Ruffla, Miss Edwards: Mrs Spicer, Miss Ethel Williams; Bridget, Miss Clara Hughes; Mr Ruffle, Mr John Montfort; Mr Spicer, Mr Arthur Metcalfe. In "Sophia's Supper the characters were :—Florence Fortescue (an heireia). Miss George, Vicarage; Mary Ann (her rnrij). Hiss Edwards Sophia May, Miss Amy Lloyd; Mrs Tapps, Nlis,4 Ethel Williams; Captain Plunkett, Mr Oliver E. Gittins Mr Wellington Figgs. Mr John Aloutfort; Mr Tapps (a publican), Mr A. Probert; Littlejohn (a aoldier), Mr Arthur Montfort; J arues (a squeaker), Master Harry Edwards. The proceeds will be ^iven towards the funds of the National Schools.

GRESFORD. DECEMBER APPLES.—Mr Frederick Fricc, Gresford Mills, has in his orchard an appie tree which was in October in full bloom, and new in December it is thickly covered with apples.

I RUABON. I' CRICKET I.Ull SUPPER.—The second annual snppsr in connection with the Ruabon Brick and Terra- Cotta. Works Cricket Club took place ou Friday evening, when a large company sat down to all excellent repas fc provided by the popalar host, Mr P. R. Murless. After the covers were removed, Mr C. Davies occupied the chair, and Mr H. G. llalsey the vice-chair. The Chairnian explained that the club hild had a moat successful saaaou, and other con- gratulatory speeches were delivered, and the usual loyal toasts duly houonrod, whilst B0J1;{3 by Messrs Whittingham, White, W. P. Jones, atli E. Joaes contributed to the evening's enjoyment.

LLANGOLLEN. THE PARISH CHURCH—Mr A. E. Fioyd, for the last two years deputy organist of Winchester Cathedral, has been appointed organist of LlangolleD Parish Church. TuE FIRE EXGIXE-At the meetin? of the Urban District Council, on Tuesday, Mr W. P. Williaui3 presided.— The Clerk having' reported thit uo reoiy had been received from Captain Shaw, late super- intendent of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, in refer- ence to the selection ot a fire eugine, it was rc-oi ved to refer the matter back to the committer with in- stractions to submit the three specifications received to the Superintendent of the Liverpool Fire Brigade, or alterutttivety to the Superintendent of the Leicester Brigade. The Clerk also reported that only one Fire Office had as yet replied to his applica- tion for assistance in the formation of the proposed Fire Brigide. Printed and Published for the Proprietors by CHARLES GEORGE BAYLEY, Hope-street, Wrexham, Denbighshire; also published by CHARLES GEORGE BAYLEY, at 13, Church-street, Oswestry, in the County of Salop; also published by Messrs BERESFOED & Co The Bon Marcbe, Mjid. in the County of F?ar; and by Messrs E. ASTON & Co., Newsagents, in the Gi% nf Cheater; Registered for tra.nBmion in the.Unit?% Kingdom.—December 8th, 1900.