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• » SERIOUS WAR NEWS. SEVEkE FIGHTING. HEAVY BRITISH LOSSES. The following official despatch was posted at the War Office on Friday :— From Lord Kitchener to Secretary of State for War:- Pretoria, December 13th, 5.25 p.m.—General Clements's force at Nooitgedacht, on the Magalies- berg, were attacked at dawn to-day by Delarey, re- inforced by Beyer's commando from Warmbaths, making a force estimated at 2,500. Though the first attack was repulsed, the Boers managed to get on the top of the Magaliesberg, which was held by four companies of Northumberland Fusiliers, and were thus able to command Clements's camp. He retired on Hekpoort, and took up a position on a hill in the centre of the valley. Oar casualties are not completely reported, but the fighting was very severe, and I deeply regret that Lieutenant-Colonel Legge, 20th Hussars, Captain MacBean, Dublin Fusiliers, Captain Miordocb, Cameron Highlanders, and Captain Atkins, Wilts Regiment, have been killed. Reinforcements have left here under Bngadiet- General Alderson. Broadwood's Brigade was on the north side of the Magaliesberg, about seven miles west of Clements, but he has not been able to report the action he has taken. Lichtenburg reports attack made on a column, when General Lemmer and two Boers were killel. No casualties. Attacks were made on Bathlehem and Vrede, but driven off, the Boers losing ten killed and fourteen wounded. Vryheid attacked at dawn on 11th. Suipinc, con- tinued till time of despatch of message. Lieutenant-Colonel Gawne, Royal Lancaster Regi- ment, and Lieutenant Woodgate, same regiment, severely wounded. No further particulars yet re- ceived. Second-Lieutenant Thompson Pegge, Royal Garrison Artillery, was killed by lightning at Dundee on 10th inst. [Nooitgedacht lies to the south slope of the Megaliesberg, a range of mountains running west- ward from Pretoria, and turning to the north-west past Rustenburg. Nooitgedacht is twenty-four miles south-east of Rustenburg. Hekpoort is on the Wit- watersberg range of hills, seven miles south-east of Nooitgedacht.

SEQUEL TO A DISMISSED CHARGE. I In the Queen's Bench Division on Friday, before Mr Jwstice Williams and a special jary, Mr Edward Peacock sued the London and South-Western Railway Company for damages for alleged false imprisonment. It appeared that he travelled on the Waterloo and City Electric Railway, and on the 24th January last he was arrested by Detective-Sergeant Graham, L Divisioa, ior pawing several counterfeit coins while gainer that railway. The plaintiff was ultimately discharged, and he now sought to recover damages for the injury sustained.-His Lordship said there was no evidence that the railway company caused the arrest of the plaintiff, and found that there was no caM te go to the jmy. Judgment for the defendants, withcaBta.

'LUISBED COMPOUND TrsdeMaxkofKaw Is CCoolmdT pound Bseenoe of Linseed, cures Googha and I (}gid.. 13024

PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AT THE: RUABON COUNTY SCHOOL. The annnal prize distribution in connection with the Roabon County School took place at the School on Wednesday. Mr Edmund Peel, Brynypys, pre- sided, and amongst those present were Mr E. Hooson, chairman of the local governors, Mr Christ- mas Jones, vice-chairman, the headmaster, the Rev. A. L. Taylor and Mrs Taylor, the assistant masters'l' Messrs F. Jones and D. J. Bowen, the Rev. P. W. Sparling, the Rev. J. W. and Mrs Thomas, Rbo*y- medre, Mr Denbigh Jones, clerk to the governors, Mrs Edwards, Brynend.: Mr" (Dr.) Jones, Tai Newydd, Miss Hicks. Mra Kirkham Jones, Mrs Bowen, Mrs W. L. Williams, Mrs Parry, ACrefR.ir.! Mrs Denbigh Jones, Mrs Adam, Gat&cre, Mra Fussell, &c. Mr Evans, Bronwylfa, wrote apologising for absence. The following was the headmaster's report;— In presenting my annual report for this school for the year ending 31st July, 1900, I am glad to say that on the whole it has been a very successful year, although the number of pupils in attendance has not reached the average of tbe preceding year. The school opened in September with 41 pupils, 10 being new boys. The average number in attendance for the year was 38. Fifteen boys left during the year of these 4 had been at school more than 3 years, 7 between 1 and 3 yearl, and 4 for 1 year or less. The average time at school of the boys who left during the vear was 2 7 years. In connection with the length of time pupils remain at school the following may be of interest. The school began work nnder the Welsh Inter- mediate Education Act in January, 1895. During the past six years pupils have remained at school on the average for 2 5 years. The average time in school of pupils before the new scheme wa3 21 years. The average stay in school is thus nearly half year greater under the new regulations. Moreover, where- as formerly 40 per cent. of the pupils remained at school for a period of only one year or even less, now the percentage is 32. Since my last report a course of instruction in woodwork and the use of tools has been introduced, 20 boys availing themselves of the opportunity thus provided for Manual Instruction. Every subject mentioned in the scheme as obligatory is now taught. The teaching of music is now entrusted to a mem- ber of the permanent staff instead of to a visiting master as in former years. Thirteen pupils have passed the examination for the elementary certiff cate of the Tonic Salf u, College. No provision has yet been made for a school library. I trust that this deficiency will shortly be remedied, as the Chief Inspector has called attention to the omission on several occasions. The Chief Inspector of the Central Welsh Board visited the School on March 16th, 1900, and the annual examination took place in July. The follow- ing are extracts from the Central Welsh Board's report of the inspection and examination Apparatus.—" There is a good supply of furniture and apparatus. Since last year provision has been made for manual instruction." Conrse of Instruction. Discipline and order were quite satisfactory. In all the lessons that came under my notice the teaching was careful and sound. The Science Department seemed to ba very well organised and the teaching was most effective. In manual instruction, too, good work was done. It was satisfactoiy to observe that a high standard in science was not attained at the expense of the literary subjects. The emphasis laid on the practical side of the teaching had awakened the interest of the pupils, and the influence of the awakening was felt in every department." Scripture.—" Good work was done on the New Testament. In the lowet stages the work was thoroughly good and well expressed." English.—" In literature the work was good and uniform, displaying intelligent methods. In language the result was similar. The essays ranged from fair to good, and there were no conspicuously weak papers. As a whole the school seems to have done good work in English during the year." History.—" The pupils of this school afforded clear evidence that their interest had been enlisted in the subject. The absence of mistakes, and the general neatness of the work suggested a sound foundation for more advanced teaching." Arithmetic.—" The average standard was high. The work done by most of the pupils was excellent; that done by the rest of them was good." Algebra.—" In the highest stage, the work was excellent; ia the other stages the average standard was good. Generally the work showed sound know- ledge of the principles uf the subject." Geometry (Euclid) The average standard was good in the higher stages, and fair in the lower stages. With a few exceptions, the pupils gave good demonstrations of the propositions; in the higher stages they were successful with the riders." Trigonometry.—" The standard was good. The work was done in very good style, and showed sound knowledge of the subject. The pupils solved an example on the solution of triangles accurately." Latin.—" The work, as a whole, attained a good standard, and the total percentage was nearly 56. In the senior stage, the prepared translation and the translation into Latin were very good. The class percentage (53) was very creditable to pupils whose age was two years below the average for the stage. In the junior stage, the translation, both prepared and unprepared, was very good. In the lowest stage ths pupils did very well." Welsh. The work in the senior stage was ex- cellent alike in translation, grammar, composition, and dictation. In the lower stage the pupils did well on the whole." French-—" The work in translation was excellent; in one case the versions were nearly faultless. In grammar, composition, and dictation one pupil did exceeeingly well." Physics.—" Two punils took the highest honours paper, one did exceedingly well, and the other very well. In the paper on thermo-dynamics, both pupils answered admirably. Their practical work was also excellent. The work of the senior certificate candi- dates was good they did excellent work in the practical examination." Chemistry.— The pupils presented in the honours stage did extremely well. In stages 4 and 3 very good practical work was done." Drawing.—" The papers in this subject implied good teaching." The oral examiner reporting on the lower forms says, The work impressed me very favourably. The arithmetic was especially fcood," The examiner in practical science, reporting on the lower forms says, The practical science teaching in this school is throughout excellent. The pupils show great interest in their work." Two pupils, Arthur Williams and K. L. Kenrick, specially distinguished themselves in the Centrai Welsh Board Examination. They both obtained the Honours Certificate (the highest offered by the Board) with distinction in all the subjects they offered. viz Phyeics, chemistry and mathematics, Kenrick receiv- ing honourable mention for his work. Only six pupils in ail Wales received honourable mention. The other pupil, Arthur Williams, was awarded a county exhibition of the value of X20 for three years by the Denbighshire County Governing Body, on the recom- mendation of the Central Welsh Board. This is the second county exhibition gained by the school, Kenrick having been awarded one in a previous year. The following certificates were obtained during the year at the respective examinations :-Central Welsh Board: Honours Certificate-I, Kenrick L. Kenrick, English composition, physics with distinction, chemistry with distinction, additional mathematics with distinction 2, Arthur Williams, English com- position, physic with distinction, chemistry with dis- tinction, additional mathematics with distinction. Senior Certificates—1, Thomas William Jones passed iu nine subjects with distinction in English language, arithmetic, mathematics and Latin. 2, Edward Noel Jones, eight subjects with distinction in arithmetic and mathematics; 3, Griffith Griffiths, seven subjects with distinction in Welsh 4, George Oswald Hughes, six subjects with distinction in arithmetic. Junior Certificates.-I, David Thomas, eight sub- jects with distinction in arithmetic, mathematics, and Latin; 2. John Henry Richards, eight subjects with distinction in arithmetic 3, Thomas Owen Griffiths, six subjects with distinction in arithmetic. N.B.—It was necessary, in the case of the senior and junior certificates, to pass in at least five suLiects to obtain a certificate. SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT (BOARD OF EDUCATION) EXAMINATION. Geometrical Drawing.—Lewis R. Evans, Thomas O. Griffiths, Henry Grey, Joseph J. Jones, J. R. Ll. Jones, William G. Jones, George H. Lockley, Nigel O. Parry, John H. Richards, David Thomas. Mathematics.—Advanced or Second Stage-Arthur Williams, Thomas W. Jones. Elementary or First Stage—Edward Noel Jones, David Thomas. Theoretical Chemistry.—Advanced Staga-K. L Kenrick. Elementary Stage-David Thomas, T. O. Griffiths. Practical Chemistry.—Advanced Stage-Arthur Williams. Elementary Stage—T. W. Jones, T. O. Griffiths, G. O. Hughes, E. N. Jones, D. A. Mackie. Heat.—Advanced Stage-K. L. Kenrick. Sound, Light, and Heat.—Elementary Stage-D. Thomas, J. J. Jones, G. O. Hughes. TONIC SOLFA COLLEGE. I Elementary certificates-K. L. Kenrick, A. Williams, J. H. Richards, T. W. Jones, J. C. Powell, E. N. Williams, Reg. C. Williams, G. Griffiths, T. O. Griffiths, G. H. Lockley, J. J. Jones. Prizes were also given Arthur Adam for good pro- gress in French G. H. Lockley, for creditable work in the Central Welsh Board; and Edward Thomas, for perseverence and good conduct and Reginald Williams, D. A. Mackie, Joseph J. Jones, and G. H. Lockley obtained elementary certificates for short- hand. Mr Hooson expressed his gratification at the excellence of the report, and congratulated both the teachers and scholars upon the results achieved. He thought all should be proud of the great progress made in intermediate education in general. At the end of last year the number of scholars in the Welsh County Schools was 7,445, and it was interesting to note that out of that number 5,652 were drawn from the elementary schools, whilst in their own district the proportion was five-sixths. This spoke well for the future, and went to show that these schools were intermediate in the truest sense of the word. (Hear, hear.) He had read carefully the report of the chief inspector upon that school, and he was very much struck by the fact that almost every line con- tained the word good "—a fact which must be highly encouraging to Mr Taylor, who had been connected with that school for nearly half a century, and whom they hoped might long be spared to continue his good work. (Applause.) He went on to refer to the honours certificates gained by two pupils of the school, and said that considering only six pupils in all Wales received honourable mention, it spoke volumes for teachers and scholars alike. (Applause.) He trusted that as a result of the education given in that school the boys would became good citizens in the future, and be worthy of those who had taught them so well (Applause.) The prizes were then distributed by Mr Christmas Jones, vice-chairman of the Governors. The Rev. P. W. Sparling, in an address, said Eagliflhaen had much to regret for not having taken np more energetically and more qnickly the c¡¡,ue of intermediate education. (Hear, htLI.) The rev. gentleman dwelt upon the principle of duty, and asked the scholars to remember that they were not working for the sake of reward, bnt to develop to the best of their power the talents which Grid had given them to make nae of the arLiv,.v,nt-iges th%t were set before them, and to do their duty to their parents and to the masters who taught them, and so become, as the Chairman had said, good citizens of tho futnre. (Applanse.) The Rev. J. W. Thomas in proposing a vote of thanks to the chairman, dwelt upon the importance of the formation of character, and the Rev. John Jones, who seconded the motion laid stress upon moral training, and expressed hia pleasure at seeing the infinence upon the children in this respect, of both Mr Taylor and his able staff. Mr Tayior, he remarked, was one of the kindest gentleman in the world-(applange)-and ho did not think that either in England or Wales conld be found so efficient a staff of teachers as Mr Taylor and hiq vlqcti-ttants were. They were almost perfect. (Applause.) He concluded with an expression of joy at seeing the school rising so high in the scale of competition. (Applanse.)-The motion was carried unanimously, and Mr Peel in responding, said he could assure them seriously that the older one got the more one appreciated the success of the young. (Hear, hear.) It was a great pleasure to him to be present and hear the scholars sing, for one thing, and hear also of the great succesees that had been attained. He con- cluded with an allusion to the important part which football and cricket should play u the public life of a school.-Duriog the proceedings, the scholars, under the conductorship of Me Bowen, rendered the followiag enjoyable programme :-ChriRtma. Carol Shakespearian song, I- I know a bank" Shakes- pearian song, -1 Ye spotted snakes" part song, Jack Frost and chorus, "Homo-ward Bound."

v — WREXHAM BOARD OF I GUARDIANS. THE CASE OF AGNES JACKSON. I The ordinary meeting of the Board was hpld on Thursday, when there were present: Mr Simon Jones (vice-chairman) presiding, Messrs A. E. Evans, W. Wilde, B. Bowen, G. Cromar, J. Allen, T. Samnal, H. Curwen. T. B. Taylor, J. Whittingham, Robert Pritchard, M. Kyffin, Richard Pritchard, T. Jones (Esclnsharn Below), W. Evans, James Davies, T. Lea, E. Lloyd Jones, F. A. Sturge, G. J. Findlay, J. A. Harrop, Joseph Edwards, J. liobert-t (Eaclnsham Below), John Edwards, G. Heywood, and T. F. Heath, with Mr J. Oswell Bury (clerk). I Letters apologising for Absence were received from the Chairman (Captain CTriffilti-Boscawen), who is indisposed, and Captain Fenwick. TO BE APPOINTED. On the motion of Mr Taylor, seconded by Mr Thomas Jones (Esclusham Balow), the report of the Visiting Committee, recommending the appointment of an outdoor boilerman aud fitter at a Balarv of 32s per week, was adopted. KINDNESSES. The Master reported thl the Mayor and Mayoress of Wrexham would be glati t-i pi-ovide tobacco, ten.. and sugar, and an entertainment for the inmates on January 4th, subject to the Board's approbation. He acknowledged with thanks magazines and pnpera from Mrs T. B. Taylor, Miss Moore (Abenbury Board Schools), Mrs D. D. Pierce, and Mr John Davies (Wrexham Board Schools). The Vice-Chairman moved, and Mr Sumnal seconded, and it was carried, that the kind off,:r of the Mayor and Mayoress be accepted with thanks, also that the thanks of the Board be accorded the kind donors of the magazines and papers. On the motion of Mr Thomas Jones. it was agreed that the workhouse boys be allowed to witness the fooball match on the Racecourse on Bank Holiday. I. LACK OF BOOM- I The Master drew attention to the lack of sleeping accommodation at the house. and said that the only course left open to him was to send the men who were fit to the tramp wards. There were 156 men in at the present} time. Mr Taylor said he could not help but think that if the men in the house were carefully gone through they would find a good many Ilble-bolied men amongst them who ought to be earning their livelihood outside. There were also several cases from other districts, which should be sent back to their respective unions. The Master said all cases were brought before the Board, and those persons who were considered able- bodied, and were requested to leave the house, managed to contract a cough, and obtain a medical certificate, and so get an order for admittance into the house again. Mr Taylor said to overcome that difficulty he would move that the medical officer's attention be called to the able-bodied persons in that institution, and if they were found capable of work that they be requested to leave the house. The Clerk stated that although a man might be able-bodied they could not turn him out if he were destitute. Mr Taylor said in that case they would have to provide a new workhouse. He noticed that prior to Christmas they found more in the house than at any other part of the year. Mr Joseph Edwards seconded the motion, which was carried. I THE CASE OF AGNES JACKSON. I In regard to the case of Alice Jackson, the Clerk stated that he had received a letter from the girl's father, through the Vicar of Penycae, offer- i ing to contribute 2s per week towards the maintenance of his daughter at a home, and also from the Secretary of State stating that Jackson, whose sentence of three months had almost expired, was an epileptic and weak minded, and was not a fit sabject for prison discipline. As a Home had been discovered for her at Bournemouth he hoped the Guardians would concur with him as to the advisability of removing her there. Mr Allen Would there be any assistance from the Secretary of State ? The Clerk: No, sir. The Vice-chairman said for the third time he moved that the Board concur with the arraugaments made by the Prison Commissioners and the lady visitor for her removal to the Home at Bournemouth, and that they agree to contribute the amount sttl.ted-12 6d— which would include the contribution from the father. Sincegthe last meeting he had received a report from the Medical Officer of the Shrewsbury prisou stating that Jackson was affected with epilepsy and was feeble-minded, being unable to take care of herself and to earn her own living. Dnring the time she had been in prison she had been medically treated, and in consequence the attacks were not so frequent nor so severe. In his opinion, if the treatment was continued, she would still further improve. Failing the epileptic home she might be treated in the workhouse infirmary, being regarding not as an incorrigible, but aa a person suffering from a perions nervous disorder. That opinion, continued the chairman, corresponded with that of a Liverpool doctor, who had had the girl under observation for a month. It was due to the Board he continued to know why he had stuck so tenaciously to that case against the opinion of the majority A the Guardians. The reason was tha.t after the girl was committed by the county justices for refractory conduct at the workhouse, the Home Secretary com- municated with the Chief Constable, stating that the girl was feeble-minded and epileptic, and that treat- ment other than prison treatment Bhon!d be found for her. He had found himself bound to co-operate with the prison authorities, and especially the Prison Commissioners, because hA saw that they were aiming at considerable reform of prison treatment, especially in cases of that kind. For a. long time he had been of opinion that our punitive system was characterised by a good deal of cast iron, and he was certain that in the case of feeble-minded persons they had sent to gaol a good many whom they should have sent to a hospital. He would gladly welcome any movement for fnrther improvement in the treatment of prisoners. It was his opinion that longer sentences should be given, the shorter portion of which shoulTl be punitive, and the longer remedial. Agnes Jackson had somewhat improved during the three months of her imprison- ment, and he should feel sorry if the Board did not give her the advantage of fnrther remedial measures. In answer to Mr A. E. Evans, the Clerk said the cost to the Board of Jackson's maintenance at the Rome would be C25 per year. The cost of keeping her at the Workhouse Infirmary would be about 5s per week. Mr Heyward asked whether there was anything to prevent the girl leaving the home if ahe so wished ? The Clerk stated that Jackson had signed a deelstration promising to remain there as long as the Guardians paid for her. Mr Harrop seconded the motion. The Chairman, in answer to questions, said the girl had signed an agreement, and backed up by the fetter from the Home Secretary, it was bis opinion she couid be detained at the Home. Mr A. E. Evans: Then I have much pleasure in supporting your resolution. Mr Cromar asked whether it would not be possible to treat Jackson at the house ? The Chairman We are overcrowded in the house already, and an entire separation from old associa- tions is a great thing in cases of this kind. (Hear, hear.) The resolution was supported by Mr Joseph Edwards, who expressed it as his opinion that they would not be losing money if an improvement in the girl's condition were brought about. Mr Lea moved as an amendment that the girl be brought back to the house. Mr Wilde seconded the amendment on the ground of expense. He would, however, agree to the motion providing the members paid for the girl's mainten- ance themselves. He for one would gite Is per week. Mr Lea So would I. I On a division thirteen voted for the motion and ten for the amendment. The motion was therefore I declared carried. I PURE BEER. The Board aequiesced in a resolution forwarded by the Risbridge Union in favour of Mr Cuthbert Quilter being asked to bring his measure to secure pure beer before the House of Commons.

I SOME FLOURISHING TONTINES. The Isvooed Society pays 18s per head to fifty- five members. The sick pay during the year amounted to E25 8j. First lodge night January 5th, at seven. The Alexandra Society pays 153 per head to thirty members. The sick pay amounted to JE6 163. Lodge nigHt January 7th, at 7.30. Hill-street Society pays 17a per head to 101 full members. Sick pay amounted to JE27 4s, and £20 is in reserve. Lodge night January 5th, at Severn. Greyhound Society pays 18s per head to seventy- five members. Sick pay amounted to E24 119 IOd, and the reserve fund stands at JE22 15s 5d. Lodge night January 7th, at 7.30. Erddig Benefit Society pays 18a per head to fifty members. Sick pay. E18. Balance in handEIO 14s 2d. Lodge night January 14th, at eight. I Marchwiel Society pays El per head to thirty-two members. Lodge night January 12th.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT BANGOR. I I ) On Tuesday, Mr Wynn Evans held an inquest at I Wrexliam on the body of John Green (47). a carter, who had been employed at Halghton Hall, near Bangor, and who died at the Wrexham Infirmary from the result of shocking injuries, reported last week. The jnry returned a verdict of Accidental death." Green leaves a widow and a large family.

BURNING FATALITY AT I RHOSROBIN. An inquest was held at the County Buildings, Wrexham, on Thursday evening, before Mr Coroner Wynn Evans and a. jury, of which Mr J. W. Parry was foreman, on the body of Ernest Evans, aged fonr, Hon of Norman Evans, collier, of New Rhosrobin, who died at the Infirmary on Wednesday morniug as the resnlt of burns received the previous Mondry. Evidence of identification was given by the father. Mary Ellen Evans (fourteen), sister of thp deceased, said the accident happened between 1.30 and two o'clock on Monday. Witness went to the shop adjoining the honse on an errand, leaving the deceased and another brother, aged six, playing out- side. On returning in a few minutes, she met the deceased coming from the house in flxmes, bis pina- fore and frock having taken fire. Witness did her best to extinguish the lfames, which Lluwolyn Hughes succeeded in doing with the aid of a flonr sack. Deceased was afterwards taken to the house and treated by Dr. Palin. who conveyed him in a closed carriage to the Infirmary. Witness presumed that dnring her absence deceased must have got on to a chair to reach a saucepan, which was on the fire, when his clothes became ignited. Llewelyn Hughes gave evidence of extinguishing the flames, and Dr. Morris Williams, houso Burgeon, deposed to the child being admitted into the Infirmary on Monday, suffering from extreme burns to the face, chest, hands, and arms. The case was hopeless frotu the start. In answer to the Coronet, the father stated that ho was going to procure a fire-guard. A verdict of Accidental death was returned. 0

WELSH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the Council of the Football Associa- tion was held at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel. Wrex- ham, on Wednesday evening, Mr Stanley D. Edisbnry presiding. A protest was laid by Broughton United against Wrexham Victoria for having played an ineligible man in the Welsh Junior Cup tie on the 8th inst. Representatives of both clubs appeared, and it transpired that the protest had not been laid twenty- four hours before the match as required by rule, and it wan accordingly dismissed, but the Vicoria Com- mittee and secretary were censured. The Football Association forwarded the report of Mr Ca.pper, of Bilston, referea in the English Cap tie" Chirk v. Walsall." stating that he had occasion to order off the field J. Morris, a Cbirk player, ior misconduct, and that he was afterwards hurtled about by the crowd and ill-treated, necessitating the protection of the police and club officials Tho English Association suggested the appointment of a joint commission to go into the matter, but this the Council decided not to fall in with, and drew their attention to law 12 of the game. The draw for the third round of the Junior Cap resulted as follows :— DIVISION I. Shotton Rangers v. Rhyl Chnrch Gnild. Hotyhea.d Swifts v. Flint Reserve. DIVISION II. Flnmmerhill Albion v. Llangollen. Wrexham Victoria v. Adwy. DIVISION III. St. Martins v. Ruabon Albion Ellesmere Town v. Oswestry United Reserve. DIVISION IV. Singleton and Coles v. Welshpool Reserve. Machynlleth v. Shrewsbury Barrack Ravers. Ties are to be played on or before January 5th, kick-off not later than 2.45.

WREXHAM NATIONAL SCHOOLS' PENNV FREE DINNERS. A meeting of the subscribers was held at the Schools, Madeira-hill, on Wednesday, Sir R. E. Egerton, K.C.S.I., presiding. There were also present:—Lady Egerton, the hon. secretary and treasurer; Mrs Bury, Hilbury, Miss Evelyn Williams, Miss Cunliffe, Acton Park; Miss Grover, and Mr and Mrs J. Oswell Bury. A letter was read from the Vicar, regretting his inability to be present.—A report was presented as to the work done during the season. The dinners began on January 16:h, and were continued for twelve weeks. They were well attsnded, and the number of dinners paid for was higher than usual. Amongst those who kindiy dis- tributed dinners and assisted in the movement were Mrs J. Oswell Bury, Mrs Loxham, Miss F. Mason, Miss Jones, Chester-street; Miss Samuel, Miss Grover, Miss H. Glascodine, the Misses Beech, Miss Williams, Holt-street House, Miss Owen, Woodhey Miss Richards, Miss Allen, and Miss Hornby. Mr Mason and Mrs Lindsay also gave kind astiistance. The hon. treasurer, in her report, stated that she had to acknowledge the kindnees of Lady Palmer, who had contributed 5s per week to the butcher for meat for ten weeks, and the following goods had also been received in kind:-Miss Cunliffe, jam and vegetables; Mr Yorke, four measures of potatoes, etc. Mrs Viggars and Mr Wright, jam and Mr Barton, two tous of coal, which bad been most acceptable. The tots.1 number of dinners served during the season was 10,148, 3,709 being paid for, and 6,439 being given free of charge to children who were too poor to pay for thein.-The statement of accounts showed donations received to be JE20 lls, and pence from the children, iell lOa 4d whilst the expenditure amounted to £ 28 18s.—Mr Oiwc..il Bury, in moving the adoption of the report and statement of accounts, said it was very satisfactory to find that the number of dinners had increased last year from 7,030 to 10,148, and that although the winter so far has been a mild one, yet owing to the high price of coal and the uncertainty of work, there were a good many families in Wrex- ham who wero unable to provide proper meals for their children. He hoped that the subscriptions would be forthcoming to enable the good work to be carried on during the enduing season, for he did not think money was better spent than when it was spent in feeding poor hungry children.—The resolution was seconded by Mrs Bury, of Hilbury, and carried un- animously. A cordial vote of thanks to Sir Robert and Lady Egerton for their kind services terminated the proceedings.

WREXHAM SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. Preparations are being made for the forthcoming election for the Wrexham School Board, which takes place on January 8ih. The nominations have to be handed in on December 28th. On Tuesday evening a special meeting of the friends of free and unsectarian education, con- vened by the president and secretary of the Wrex- ham Free Church Council, was held at the Chester- street Congregational Schoolroom, under the presidency of the Rev. M. 0. Evans. I On tho motion of Mr W. Wynn Evans, seconded by Mr W. Rogers, the following resolution was unauimously passed ,That this meeting declares its satisfaction with the constitution and work of the present School Board, and will agree to its re- election, the meeting feeling moreover that snch a course wiil avoid the expense and trouble of a con- tested election." Mr W. Aston proposed-" That if an election is forced upou the town, this meeting will use its in- fluence to the uttermost to protect the education of the town from all unfair and injurious influences." Mr E. Birkett Evans seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. It was afterwards decided in case of a contested election to run four candidates, and it was also resolved to select seven names, in case some of the firSt-named might decline to stand.—The selection of candidates took place by ballot. Out of the ten persons named the following were chosen :— Me R. Sauvage, Mr W. Wynn Evans, Mr John Fraucis, Mr 0 T. Jones (Mayor), Mr Simon Jones, Mr W. Thomas, Groavenor-road, and Mrs R. J. Powell.-A Committee was afterwards elected to make other preparations, if necessary. It is stated that the High Church party intend running four candidates, viz.:—Sir R. E. Egerton (late chairman of the Board), the Rev. Canon Fletcher (the vicar of Wrexham), Mr W. E. Samuel,, anc; Mr Houghton. It is also understood that the Roman Catholics will bring out a candidate. The present Board is com- posed of three Churchmen, three Nonconformists, and one Catholic. We understand that Sir Robert Egerton, chairman of the Board, and Mr J. Oswell Bury (whose long and valued service or. this body is most properly esteemed) will not offer themselves for re-election in the case of a contest. The Rev. Canon Fletcher, Mr LI. Hugh-Jones, Mr W. E. Samuel, Mr George Bevan, Mr John Houghton, and Mr Whittingham, are named as church candi- dates. It is presumed that the Roman Catholic candidate will be the RJv. W. H. Bickerton Jones. At present the Board consists of three Noncon- formists (Messrs John Francis, R. Sauvaga, and Wm. Thomas), three churchmen (SirRobertEgerton, I Messrs J. Oswell Bary, and J. Whittingham). and one I Roman Catholic (the Rav. W. H. Bickerton Jones).

I ACREFAIR. WORK —Work at the brickworks in the neighbour- hood is not very brisk at present. This is evidently owing to the excessive price of coal.

RHOSTYLLEN. TEST CONCERT.—A test concert, in which the com- petitors numbered about ninety, was held on Monday at the Tabernacla," Rhostyilen, Wrexham. Dr. E. D. Evans, Wrexham, presided. The following were the results :-Sopr&no solo, Miss Harriet Egan, Cefn Mawr; contralto solo, Mrs Peake, Wrexham tenor solo, Mr Thomas Davies. Brymbo baritone or bass solo, Mr J. Goodwin. Bryntbo; quartette, J, Goodwin and party, Brymbo. Im addition to the prizes, an electro-plated cap was offered to the best of the four successful soloists, and this was awarded to Miss Egan.

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OUR ALMANACK FOR 1901. I Next week we shall pnbiish our Shoet Almanack, I which, as usual, is full of local information of general utility.

PRESENTATION TO MR CARADOC ROBERTS, RHOS. On Wednefd?y evening, a Bible, an address, and A gold walch were pr"86uted to Mr C?rndoe R")bert;¡.1 F R C 0., in recognition of his services as oranit of the Welsh Independent Church. Mynyd-i Issa, Ponkey.

VOLUMTEER PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AT RUABON. The annual prize distribution in connection with the C Company 1st V.B.R.W.F., took place on Wed- nesday, the ceremony being pecformed by Majir Algernon Johnson, to whom a hearty vote df thanks was accorded.

THE CHIRK DISAPPEARANCE. RECOVERY OF THE BODY AT BANGOR. On Friday, an inquest was held at the Back Hotel, Bangor-Isycoed, ou the. body of John Stooker (48), a collier, of Chirk Green, who had been missing since November 17th, and whose body was found iu the Dee on the previous Wednesday. Tho inquiry was coudncUid by Dr. W. Aylmer Lewis, and Mr Cain Ratcliffe was foreman of the jury.—The jury returned au open verdict of "Found drowned," and added that there WAS no evidence to eholV how Stocker got into the river.

RETURN OF A YEOMAN TO RUABON. Corporal Cresswel! Murless, brother to Mr S. R Muriebs, of the Wynnstay Hotel, Ruabon, reached home on Saturday night from South Africa. After receiving the congratulations of his relatives and several friends on the platform at the railway station, Corporal Murless was er.cori.ed, amid cheering and the firing, of fog signals, to a carringe. A torch- light procession was formed, and, headed by the Ruabon Silver Band, the carriage was drawn by willing hands to tha residence of Mr Mariess's father, Mr G. E. Woodford, of Bryn, amid cliaering and the singing of patriotic wngs. All along the route Corporal Murless wts enthusiastically re- ceived. Ou reaching the hall steps he wis met by his tw,) little children, who gave him a very affec- tionate greeting. Mr Murless said he was no speech- maker, but he felt vory much tne honour paid him that evening, and he sincerely thanked them for tneir warm recaption. Corporal Murless, who has been a member of the Denbighshire Yeomanry for over ten years, was amongst, the first to volunteer for the front, and he left England in February last. He held the ra.nk of sergeant in the Denbighshire Yeomanry, aud of lance-corporal in the Imperial Yeomanry, and he returns a full corporal. At Tnabt 'chu Corporal Murless contracted enteric fever and dysentery, and was trea.ted in the special Con- valescent Hospital at Bloemfontein. The improve- ment in his health, however, was not satisfactAy, and he was invalided home. The home voyage has completely restored him, aud he now looks extremely well.

THE CHAMBERLAIN LIBEL ACTIO N ANOTHER CASE PENDING. A writ was on Friday morning served upon Mesers JLewia and Lewis, who are acting for the Star News- paper Company, the proprietors of tne Morniny Leader, at the instance of Mr ArLhur Nevill", Chamberlain, the second son of the Colonial Secretary. This writ, as in the case of that issued by Mr Arthur Chamberlain, tho Coloniat Secretary's brother, does not disclose the statements of which tho plaintiff complains. It is not the case that the statement of claim in the action raised by Mr Arthur Chamberlain has been delivered to Messrs L-jwia and Lewis, as was stated in some of the papers this week.

Jottlinga and Tittlings. BY WATCHMAN. The result of the bye-election in the West Ward was a surprise, and no surprise either. Every- one who has watched the trend of municipal affairs must havu noticed how the old party lines are being obscured. Mr Stanford's remarkable victory was not due to any unbounded enthusiasm of the official Liberals. These gentlemen hung back, did little or nothing, while in some cases were actively engaged upon the other side. This is a fact or a symptom which ought to interest the Liberal leaders in Wrexham. The fact is that the people want very much more than the average official Liberal is.prepared to give. In such cases the wise and astute public man seeks out the Labour party, the Friendly Societv men, and the others, with the result that the official Tory gets an extremely handsome beating. Personally I am glad Mr Stanford has been returned, because it is the most complete and convincing proof which could be obtained that the complexion of the West Ward has been entirely changed. Time was when a very small clique controlled the ward. This has been declared to be at an end. Another thing which interests me is that the West Ward has sent up to the Council the head of the Good Templars in Wales. In the Wrexham Town Council the liquor business has rather more than its propor- tion of representatives. Another teetotaler will do no harm, but, on the contrary, will help to broaden the views of the members, aDd make life in the borough worth living. » » » Mr Stanford is experienced enough in public life not to expect the millenium because he has got into the Council. He said so after the poll was declared on Friday. I do not expect it either, but I do think that the new blood which has been introduced into our governing body will do good. The proceeding3 of the Town Council ought to be watchei by every burges3 with the keenest interest. I believe people are beginning to see that what takes place in the Guildhall is of more immediate consequence to them than the orations of Rosebery or Chamberlain, or the votes in St. Stephen's. The fatal fire in Abbot-street naturally attracted great attention, and on Saturday morn- ing I want to see the place. My first thought was 11 However could any life b9 lost in a little place like this ?" but so it was that a mother and her baby paid their last debts. I am glad to hear that both the firemen, the policemen, and bye- standers exhibited wonderful and praiseworthy bravery. And this kind of valour so often goes without any more recognition than that my fellow journalists are always pleased to give. Mr Walter Roberts, whose gift as a humorist is so very much above the average, showed that when he comes to grips with danger, can be very serious and very plucky.

 SOCIETY NOTES AND PERSONAL PARS. [From TRUTH.") I The death of Colonel Stoneman. of th? Army Service Corps, which took place la-t week Icrt Napier, Pietermantzburg. from enteric, will ho widely deplored. He was a most distinguished officer, and ;t would be difficult to overrate hi-s abil- ities and the value of his work both in Erpt and in South Africa. Colonel Stoutnvan. who was only in his forty-sixth year. was indebted entirely to his own merits for the prominent position which he filled so well. a> he was the son of a small farmer in I Jevonshire. formerly a thatcher, living at Sandford. lieir Credi- ton, and his fa-ther still survives. Colonel S(PIl"man obtained his first start in life, after leaving the village school at Sandford, b" gaining a t-choiarship in Crediton Grammar School, and when hi? educa- tion was completed he remaned there for two years as a juaior sawaikr ia prder thai he might be able to prepare himself for his future ca.reer. Colonel Stone- man was responsible, in conjunction with Colonel Ward. for the excellent commi-^sariat arranir-c-ments during the siege of Ladysmith. Mr. Chamberlain's electioneering claptra;) ;>bGu! the Government's loss of 200.000 vot-P "nd tli,? services of 200,000 canvassers by holding the General Election while the Army was in South Africa ap- pears to have caused much amusement when it reached that country. Here is a lettpr from one of I tnose ardent supporters of Mr. Chamberlain. I de not desire to identify myself with the writer's i xpres sions in their entirety but when a Minister brags uiaft every man in the army is his political adherent he must expect to hear some rtt'icr rud e answers: Pretoria November 24. 1900. Deai Sir,-The General Election returas seem to s how that once again the country has returned the Tory Government to power. I notioe that one M.P. 111 his speeohee stated that if all soldiers who are entitled to vote had been at home the Government would have had 200,000 more votes. Well, sir, on behalf of myself and many comrades in this country. will you let me say a word in -eply to this rot! Wo congratulate you on your splendid fight and the victory you have yourself won. This note from a soldier will help to show that all soldier? wre not in favour of Gentleman Joe's Transvaal policy. No; many a poor helpless victim of thE war, and many that are not helpless, will point their fingers at him and say, There goes the Big Butcher.' That is the sort of vote- he will get. I feel sure that if all the Reserve had been at home the return of a Liberal Government would have been sure

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I RHOSNESSNEY. SCHOOL CONCERT.—One of the most successful entertainments ever held in the village took place in the schoolroom, on Wednesday evening, the object being to provide books, maps, &c., for the use of the scholars in the day school. The attendance was extremely good, every part of the school being crowded. The programme, which consisted of choruses, glees, dai?ts, iecitations, dialognes, <fe2., was sustained entirely by the school children. There were no less than fifteen items, and the manner in which they were performed reflected the utmost credit upon Miss Jackson (the head mistress), who must have laboured incessantly to train the scholars in their respective parts, ably assisted by Miss Woodville and the other teachers, and they are to be congratulated on the very successful outcome of their efforts. The Rev. D. Stanley Davies, vicar of Rhosddu, presided, and the programme opened with I a good rendering of The Men of Harlech," by the I school choir. Then came a dialogue 6ntitled Girls v. Boys," by Miss Dorothy Jackson and Master George Phoenix, which was very well done. The infants then creditably sang selections, and the school choir followed with a descriptive chorus, S-id Wintry Winds." The next item was a recitation in character, "Little Volunteers," by 13 small boys in military helmets, and carrying rifles in quite the regulation manner, and so pleased were the audience with their smartness that they were com- pelled to repeat their evolutions, after which they saluted and retired. Misses Dorothy Jackson and Maggie Lloyd Jones next appeared in a dialogue, "Playing grown-up," who ware well received, and were followed by Miss Marv Davies and Master Herbert Jooes in The Toy Duet." with action by a chorus of children. A glee, entitled "The Japanese Fan," was given by eleven girij in Japanese costume, which received a well-merited encore, as did also the Ten Little Nigger Boys," which followed. "The Gossips," a recitation by fire girls, Chon Kina," a. chorus Pinafore Drill" by 12 girls, which was performei with precision; Three Old ilaids," Chinee Sojee Man," chorus (" San Toy"), and some patriotic songs by the choir, concluded a very interesting programme. The Vicar proposed, and Major Dunn seconded a vote of ) thanks to Miss Cunliffe (Acton), for the interest she had taken in the schools, and to Miss Jackson and the teachers for their indefatigable efforts to train the children in their parts, to which Miss Cnnliffe suitably replied. A vote of thanks to the chairman, on the motion of Major Dnnn, followed by the National Anthem, brcnght the proceedings to a close. Miss Woodville was the accompanist.

MOLD. I THE ALUN SCHooL-On Friday the prizes at this school were distributed by the Chairman of the Flint County Council. DEATH.—We1-regret to record the death of the wife of Mr John Jones, butcher, Wrexham-street, which took place on Wednesday after a short illness. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.—At the Mold Court, on Mon- day, the magistrates ruled that in school attendance cases P. medical certificate or the evidence of a doctor must be produced.

EYTON. PRESENTATION AND WEDDING.—The other day a presentation was made to Miss Pashen on the eve of her marriage, for the members of the Eyton Sunday School, by the Rev. Ellis Rowlands, curate of Bangor. The presentation was a marble clock in acknowledg- ment of her diligent labour amongst them for six years as teacher. The wedding took place on Wednesday, at Bangor, between MrH. E. Pemberton, stationmaster of Arthog, and late stationmafter at Marchwiel, and Miss Mary Alberta Pashen, the elder daughter of Mr Charles Pashen, Eyton. The officiat- ing clergymen were the Revs. Elrington Bissett and Ellis Rowlands. The wedding was a very quiet one owing to a double bereavement in the bride's family. The best man was Mr Radby, of Leeds, and the bridesmaids, Miss M. L. Pashen and Miss Jessie Jones. The presents were numerous and useful.

OVBRTON. I LOCAL NOTES. I Much sympathy is felt for Dr. and Mrs Edwardes Jones, of Bangor, in their recent sad bereavement owing to the death of their youngest child. The death of John Green, at Wrexham Infirmary, the result of the accident at Halghton, has caused a painfnl sensation in the district. The recent bazaar at Bangor realised 449 193 7d. A tenant of Lord Kenyon was looking over some old rent receipts, and found one exactly 100 years old, made out to a relative, who bore the same name as he. Mrs Fenwick, who uad a nasty trap accident, is progressing favourably. She will, however, be con- fined to the house for some weeks, as her arm is rather badly hurt. Rev. R. W. Wilberforee, Shocklach, pceached in Chester Cathedral on Sunday. Mr Edmunds has been appointed stationmaster at Marchwiel, in succession to Mr Pemberton, who has gone to Arthog.

CEFN. I A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL CosCERT.-There were 700 persons, or, to be exact. 687 men, women, and children packed in the Girls' Schoolroom on Wednes- day night, when the annual school concert was given Mr Albert Jones, a member of the Rnabon United District School Board, presided over this tremendous assembly, and he was accompanied on the stage by Alderman Christmas Jones. The programme was excellently carried out. Mr Jones said he was glad to Bee such a large audience, and assured those present that their children were being well cared for and taught by Miss Selina Jones (girls) and Miss Davies (infants), as they were most efficient mistresses. Miss Jones had not only secured the highest ordinary grant, which is El Os 6d, but she had .btained the full grant of Is per scholar for Welsh, making iEl Is 6d per head, a thing never equalled in Cefn before The accompaniments were played by Master Arthur Davies, Misses S. Jones, E. M. Jones and S. A. Williams. Alderman C. Jones proposed the usual vote of thanks. Mr Daniel Wilhams aeconded the proposition, which was carried with acclamation Great praise is due to the girls and infant mistresses, ?Msistant. and teachers, f? or ? the ? troub?le ? they have taken in pre? paring the scholars, bat we feel sure that the success attained will be ample reward for their labour. Onr correspondent adds Where waa there a better proof of tbe need of a public hall than thatwit? at ?fn8ch on Wednesday evening ? Our correspondent went to the trnnble of connting those present, and the total was 687 persons, packed-to Dse a common exnreaaion I -like sardines in a box. THE LATE MRS JONES, PLASKYNASTON HALL. It is with much regret that we have to annonnce the death of Mrs Mary Ann Jones, wife of Mr Thomas Jones, Plaskynaston Hall. Deceased, who was fifty- nine years of age, had lived a most active life, and had earned the highest respect of the whole neighbourhood. She was taken ill about nine weeks ago, and. despite the efforts of Drs. Taylor (Cheater), Lawton Roberts, and MacDonald, she passed away on Thursday morning last. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, the Revs. John Charles (Cmgregationalist) and R. E. Williams ktabernacle) officiating at the house. Upon the arrival of the ccrteye at the English Congregational Chapel-of which deceased was a member-the Rev. Tafwys Jones (Johnstown) engaged in prayer. A portion of Scripture having been read by the Rev. Haw Parri, the Uev. J. Charles spoko in touching terms, and the Rev. H. E. Wiiliams closed with prayer in Welsh, The procession then wended its way to Trefynant Cemetery, where the interment was made, the Reva. J. Charles and R. E. Williams officiating. The chief mourners were:—Mr Thomas Jones (husband), Mr Jack Jones, M.R.C.V.S. (only son), Mrs Joseph Davies, Miss M. E. "Libba" Jones, Mrs T. o. Diviaa. Mrs R. Williams. Ada," Mrs F. Manlev, "Nellie" (daughters) Mrs William Barkley, St. Helens, Mrs J. Powell, St. Helens, and Miss Share, Leveashulme (sisters) Mr F. R. Share and Mr George R. Sbaie, St. Helens (brothers) Bertie Jones (nephew), Lizzie Jones (niece). Tommy Davies (gtandsoci. Gertie Davies (granddaughter), Mr Richard Evans (nncle), Mrs Martha Jones, Chirk (aunt) Mrs Annie Jones, G-lyn (c -usin) Misses JalJe, Margaret, and Martha Evans (cousins) Messrs Joseph Davies, R. T., Williams, and Frank Manley (sons in-law); Messrs William Barkley, Edmund A. Price, and J. Powell (brothers-in-law. ) Arno, the very large number of sympathisers prescut were the Rev. J. W. Thomas, M.A., vicar: Dr. George Macdonald, Councillor Thomas Jones, Mayor of Wrexham Alderman Daeid Jones, Wrex- ham Alderman Chri.iimas Jones, Cefn: Mr B. Bowen, D.C. Councillors B. Buttertau, Robert Lioyd, and R. Hoplev Messrs Georse Calvert, G. W. Hughes, G. and L. George Garsidc, Southport (late manager of Plaskynaston Collieries); Wiiiiam Roberts, Acrefair J. Koberts, Frederick Edwards, David Griffiths. Robert Bates, Hughes, JBettws: Price, Pentre Farm; Davies, Goedlodd; Howeli Jones, Wrexham J. Gar«ide Mesdnmes Uro^dbent, T. Jackson Edwards. B. Bow-a, G. Garsiie, J. Garside, W. Garside. &-a. The bearers were Messrs Broadbont. Geo. Garside (S.uthport), John Garside, James Smith. Taomas Edwards, J. W. Bassett, Edward Davies (Dadley), David LIord. and Edward Goodwin. A very large number of wreaths and letters of condoleucs were received from all parts of the country.

TOO LATE TO BE CLASSIFIED. SITTING and Bedroom to Let -45, Talbot. kl? road, Wrexham. d Result of Mrs J. davies- draw.— 514. 200, 8, 525, 29, 440, 488, 435. j V\TANTED, Smith; also Carpenter, at » » Bafod Colliery, ltuabon.-Appiv at the Offices. a w ANTED, yonng General (for January'; VV small family, no washing. Good wages to suitable girl.-Mrs Bowden. Bridge-street, Chester. (3 COMFORTABLE Apartments in the Country, very pleasantly situated, close to Station.-For particulars, apply, B M., AJrutisc? Office. 3274r WREXHAM Football CJub Draw. VY Winning Nnmbers :—4257, 4259, 4251. 4461, 1497,1539. 3457, 5197, 4736, 4C36. 4759, 6592, 46M, 5544, 6S96. 703. 78. 367, 1956, 334, 2636. 19S5, 4531- 4029, 7075. 3126, 2186, 2635, 1608. 6555, 311, 3519, 7625. 7033. 4254, 5320. 1359, 2227. 4636, 25R 55. 4159. 7445, 4148, 5475, 3104, 62. 7490, 259S, 248L. 3539, 6797, 3875, 2080, 2309, 7578, 3149, 3375, 1074. 793, 5970, 7205, 3200, 1356, 5462, 4296, 1809, 3760, 1743. 7654, 7491. 6775, 11?. 413, 5037, 1372, 6760, 3510, 2837, 712S. 5910. 47. 2230, 2556. 5163, 7047, 3689, 1980, 3484, 1673! 4320, 2160, 1721, 7829, 4119, 504. 7013. 6319. 3909, 6716, 5990, 1374, 2703, 7847, -477, 823, 4448, 164. 7588, 7651. 2353, 6983. 7215, 4000, 4305, 7050, 1613, 7827, 4160, 4646. 7432. 6742, 493. 3879. 5786, 4490, 837. 286, 2862, 515, 2401, 694, 7373, 4815, 210, 1327, 3717. For orders for prizes apply to the Hon. Sec., Mr W. Moss, 11, Regent- street, or to Messrs R. Owen Jones, Globe Auction Rooms, Wrexham. atcf Conservators of the Fishery District of the River Dee and its Tributaries, including Bala Lake and its Tributaries. Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 3 -L?t MEETING of the COUNTY COUNCIL of the ?onnty of Flint, holden at the TOWN HALL. M FLINT, in and for the County of Flint, on W?DXES- DAY, the 12th day of DECEMBER, 1900, the following persons were appointed CONSERVATORS in com- pliance with the provisions of the Acts relating to balmon Fisheries for the Fishery District of the River DAe and its Tributaries, including Bala Lake and its Tributaries — Thomas William Hughes, Esquire, Coleshill, Flint; Joseph Hall, Esquire, Castle Villa, Flint. Joseph Henry Warbarton Lee, Esquire, Broad Oak, Whitchnrch, Salop. William Eaaterby, Esquire, County School, Stt Asaph. Samuel Perks, Esquire, Dolanog, Rhyl. Samuel Davies, Esquire, Greenfield, Holywell, Dated this 20th day of December, 1900. THOMAS T. KELLY. rj Clerk of the Flintshire County CoaRcil- —— Printed and Published for the Proprietors by C AytT-us GzoRGii BAYLEY, Hope-street, Wrexham, Denbighshire; also published by CHARLBS GROB" BAYLBY, at 13, Churoh-street, Oswestry, in the of Salop; also published by Messrs BEHBSPOBD & Co The Bon Marche, Mold, in the County of Flint; Oud by MeMre E. ABTOB & Co., Newsagents, in the Ct? nf Cheater; Registered fortranamtMton in the Unit?d Kingdom.—December 22nd, 1900.