Llangollen Advertiser Denbighshire Merionethshire and North Wales Journal

THE CARNARVON PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, ORGAN, MUSIC, & MUSICAL INSTRUMENT WAREHOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, CARNARVON. THE LARGEST MUSIC WAREHOUSE IN NORTH WALES. W {AEKETT ROBERTS has also the nf n„ J1 nour informing the nobility and gentry H+nff a^von and suburbs, that he has added to his -p tuners, a first-class Pianoforte Tuner and pairer, from the well-known firm of Messrs. John nsmead & Sons, Gold Medalists, by whom he is facto reGommen<^e(^ anc^ specially selected from their W. Jarrett Roberts begs further to intimate that he has found it to be really necessary to have a resident Tuner, whose services can be engaged at any moment; and this haying been done in the belief that the town ai?5 aubiirba of Carnarvon, having such an advantage, will kindly support him in his increased efforts to meet the requirements of the public, He relies, as heretofore, on kind patronage, feeling convinced there is no other firm in North Wales who can offer the same advantages, and give such general satisfaction. Repairs done in all its branches. Pianos resilked and polished equal to new. Old instruments taken in exchange for new ones. SECOND-HAND PIANOFORTES. inchord, check action, beautiful tone £ 15 Trichord, check action, elegant gilt front" £ 21 Handsome Walnut case, excellent tone.. £ 15 By Brinsmead, gilt panel front £ 24 By Allison, 7 octaves, splendid tone £ 24t G°rands and Semi-Granda in stock, and let them out for concerts, ordinary hire or three-year purchase system. y iure' 10?^IOLFN^-F3' fr01^ 3s'to 25 Snmeas. guineal now m stock> from 2a, 6d. to 35 prioe^^ MUSIC in stock, or to order by post,half- prlce. LONDON PARCELS TWICE DAILY. (708) NOTICE OF REMOVAL. T THOMSON, Accountant, HAS REMOVED PVVMT^ th°.?°val 0ak' ChaPel Street, TO NEW ^■K-bMISES on the Opposite Side of the Street. (709) T° JSSL SOLD, THREE FREEHOLD TWPP V HOUSES, situate at Aqueduct lerrace Yroncyssylltau, near Llangollen, all well reiit3' ,and capital condition! AcconnWnnifU P^tiC^larrf. apply to J. Thomson, Accountant, Chapel Street, Llangollen. (710) TO THE FREEHOLDERS AND OTHER ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF DENBIGH. GENTLEMEN, Sir Stafford Northcote having announced in the House of Commons, yesterday, Her Majesty's determination to dissolve Parliament at an early date, I venture to ask you to honour me with a renewal of that trust, which, for eight successive Parliaments you have reposed in me. My political views I need scarcely enlarge on, as you all know them but, if you again honour me, by returning me as your represen- tative, I beg to assure you that your interests, both general and local, will, at all times, have my earnest and best attention. I remain, gentlemen, Your obliged and grateful servant, WATKIN WILLIAMS WYNN. Wynnstay, March 9th, 1880. (713) TOT H EEL E C T OR S OF DENBIGHSHIRE, GENTLEMEN, Twelve Sessions ago you conferred upon me- an unknown and untried man-the great honour of representing you in Parliament. Since that time, while not neglecting your special interests or those of the Principality in general, I have striven to the best of my ability, to aid by my voice and vote the cause of Religious Freedom, of Peace and Justice, and of Sound and Useful Reform. May I, in view of the coming Election, hope that the confidence which you reposed in a comparative stranger will not be refused to an appeal, based upon years of close and friendly intercourse, and of honest and laborious service ? I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your most obliged servant, GEORGE OSBORNE MORGAN. Brymbo Hall, Wrexham, March 10th, 1880. DENBIGHSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. HEREBY GIVEN that the L QUAETER SESSIONS OF THE Pi.ACE in and for the County of Denbigh will be +TT Coi3?r'?T HA £ L,in DENBIGH, on Thursday, the 8th day of April, 1880, at 12 o'clock at noon, and will be continued at the same place on the following day at Ten o'clock in the forenoon. The business relating to the acts made and passed regarding the Police, and the business relating to the Assessment application or management of the County Stock or Rate, will commence on Thursday aforesaid, at 12 o'clock at noon, at which hour all bills and demands against the Goimty are to be laid before the Court. The Grand and Petty Jurors, and all persons bound by recognizance to prosecute and give evidence, or to surrender in discharge of their bail, are to appear at the oouinrY Hall aforesaid, on Friday, the 9th day of April, 1880, at ten o'clock in the forenoon JOSEPH PEERS, OXJE-RK OF XHS "PTPAC^H1 Ruthin, 8th March, 1880. ^ACE. Instructions for Indictments should be sent to my office (if practicable) four days at least before the Sessions. N.R-The County Treasurer will pay the claims against the County, at the County Hall, in Denbigh on Wednesday, the 14th day of April next, at" 10 o clock a.m. [7051 NO MORE LAWYERS' BILLS. v Now Ready, Seventeenth Edition, carefully revised and corrected, containing upwards of 3,000 statements on points of law, verified by the addition of Notes and -References to Authorities, Crown 8vo, price 6s. 8d. (saved at every consultation), strongly bound in cloth (postage 6d.). EVERY MAN'S OWN LAWYER: A Handy Book of the Principles of Law and Equity. BY A Comprising the Rights and Wrongs of Individuals, Mercantile and Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Parish County Court Law, Game and Fishery Law, •inil wn S the Laws of Bankruptcy, Bets Contracts' and Insuranef Mh ^lcctious and Registration, nsurante, Libel and Slander, Marriage and Divorce 9"?* MortS»S«, Settlements, Stock' Exchange Iractice, Trade Marks and Patents Trespass, Nuisances, etc T Warranty, Wi.ls and Agreements', etc., etc. Also, Law for Landlord and Tenant, Master and Servant, Workmen and Apprentices, Heirs, Devisees and Legatees, Husband and Wife, Ese-utor- -nrl Trustees, Guardian and Ward, Married Women and Infants, Partners and Agents, Lender and Borrower Debtor and Creditor, Purchaser and Vendor, Companies and Associations, Fr.endly Societies, Clergymen Church war ens, Medical Practitioners, etc., Bankers^ Farmers, Contractors, Stock and Share Brokers' Sportsmen, Gamekeepers, Farriers and Horse Dealers, Auctioneers, House Agents, Innkeepers, etc., Bakers, JV xuers, etc., Pawnbrokers, Surveyors, Railways and Seamen, Sol iers, etc., etc. Pro*e=ses to be—a complete epitome of f J 0 s country, thoroughly intelligible to non- professional readers The book is a haSdy one to ready solnttT-6 Wty p°int re<iuires CIWSBY LOCKWOOD & CO., 7, Stationers' Hall Court, London, E.C. (653) THE SALE BY AUCTION OF FREEHOLD HOUSES, SHOP, AND PREMISES, AT PEN'RALLT, GLYNDYFRDWY, Advertised to be held at the Berwyn Inn, on Saturday, March 20th, 1880, WILL NOT TAKE PLACE, As the Property is Sold by Private Treaty. DAVID ROBERTS & SON, Corwen, Auctioneers. March 17th, 1880. (720) LLANGOLLEN EISTEDDFOD. EASTER MONDAY. UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE. A GRAND EISTEDDFOD CONCERT 1-21 c Will be given at the ASSEMBLY ROOMS, on the evening of the above day, and which will be taken part in by MISS GAYNEY GRIFFITH, U.C.W., O. GRIFFITH, ESQ. I W. H. LEWIS, ESQ. (EryrEryri), | (EosPadarn), THE SUCCESSFUL CHOIRS, GLEE PARTIES, SOLOISTS, &c., &c. Doors open at 6 o'clock, Concert to commence at 6 30. Front Seats, 2s.; Second do., Is. 6d.; Back do., Is. For further particulars, see Programmes. H. JONES, 17, CASTLE ST., LLANGOLLEN, uj SUPPLIES ALL THE 1 DAILY & WEEKLY PAPERS, H Q, -q AS WELL AS THE O 2 WEEKLY, g g MONTHLY & QUARTERLY Q g PERIODICALS, g WHICH WILL BE DELIVERED WITH PUNCTUALITY TO REGULAR CUSTOMERS IN THE TOWN. A COMPLETE LIST may be had on application. (681) THE TOWER SCHOOLS, LLANGOLLEN. PRINCIPAL—DR. ELLIS. Second Master-Mr. Stephen Davies. During the past year one pupil passed the Preliminary Examination of the Pharmaceutical Society, London; Three passed the College of Preceptors' Examination while six were admitted int.o the U.C.W. and other Colleges. Prospectus, etc., on application. THE TOWER SCHOOL, LLANGOLLEN. PRINCIPAL —MRS. ELLIS, Assisted by Resident Foreign and English Gavernesses. Pupils are prepared for the Oxford and Cambridge Local Examinations, and for the College of Preceptors. Prospectus, &c., on application. (326) ROBERT FRANCIS, Q.ROCER, .-PROVISION DEALER, &c., MARKET STREET, LLANGOLLEN. RF. respectfully informs the inhabitants of • the town and district that he has taken the Shop held lately by Mr. Isaac Roberts. By paying strict, personal attention to all matters connected with the business, and by keeping the BEST GOODS, and Selling the same at the very LOWEST REMUNERA- ?? CASH PRICES, he hopes to secure a share of public patronage. A TRIAL WILL OBLIGE. I J eb. 4th, 1880. (082) TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY," ALL THOSE ELEVEN COTTAGES, SITUATE IN DEE-MILL PLACE, LLANGOLLEN, In the respective occupations of Edward Jones and others. For particulars, apply to MESSRS. MINSHALLS AND PARRY JONES, Solicitors, Llangollen. (704) PLEASANT APARTMENTS AT BRYNDYFFRYN, LLANGOLLEN, CONSISTING of three large sitting-rooms, Vy one small one, and six bedrooms. There is a croquet ground, with stable and coach-house if needed. An easy access to the river. The land and water scenery is enchanting. MRS. JOHN HUGHES (690) IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. GENUINE GIFTS OF JEWELLERY. MORE EXTRAORDINARY THAN EVER. EXPRESSLY FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. MESSRS. JOIINSON & ELLIMAN have much pleasure in informing all their customers that, owing to the great depression in trade, they have purchased for cash, at a discount of 53 per cent. from cost price (or less than half the cost of manufacturing) an enormous quantity of Real Parisian GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, Suitable for Presents to Ladies and Gentlemen, amounting altogether to 7,640 articles of Jewellery that cannot be surpassed or equalled at the price. The articles, we may safely say, as proved by the thousands of testimonials received, are tffe most astounding and wonderful value ever offered to the public, and can be obtained for a short time only through the medium of the Coupon below, together with Post Office Order for TWO SHILLINGS, OR 26 STAMPS. 700 Ladies' beautiful Parisian Gold and Silver Brooches, together with pair of elegant Earrings to match, new 2s. 379 Ladies' elegant Parisian Gold or Silver Necklets, elegant designsçthe Thyra. Duchess, or Princess of Wales 2s. 543 Ladies' magnificent Parisian Gold or Silver Lockets, richly embossed on one side and plain on the other, to hold two portraits, with velvet slides 2s 650 Ladies' exquisite Parisian Gold or Silver Bracelets, very fashionable, fit for any lady to wear 2s 700 Ladies' magnificent Parisian Gold or Silver Guard Cham, Victoria Albert, with bar and tassels com- pietejequfil m appearance to one costing many pounds 2s 850 Ladies Parisian Gold Gem Rings, beautifully inlaid with Rubies, Turquoise, Pearls. &c., or tablet- Rubies ^JCSS taree stones> Crystal, Brilliants, 460 Gentlemen's magnificent Parisian Gold or"Silver 2S" appenda^ain8' design, with handsome 370 Gentlemen's Parisian Goid or Silver" Lockets to ?S' attach to Alberts, and to hold two portraits very seat., 2s. 382 Gentlemen's exquisite Parisian Gold or Silver Scarf Rings, beautifully engraved or inlaid with Brilliants Turquoise, &c. 2g 506 Gentlemen's magnificent Parisian Gold or Silver Scarf Pins, various shapes, oval. round, and shield pattern 2a 700 Gentlemen's complete suites of Parisian Gold'Studs and Solitaires, beautifully engraved, or plain, as preferred 2s. 950 Gentlemen's elegant Parisian Gold Rings, set with Crystal, Brilliants, or Blood Stone 2s. 450 Pairs of beautiful Parisian Gold or Silver Solitaires) for Lady or Gentleman, with patent spring top 2s. 7640 R. 2 1880 O JEWELLERY COUPON This Coupon entitles the sender, on payment of 2s. by P.O.O., or 26 stamps, to one of the above Ladies' or Gentlemen's Gifts of Jewellery, and will be sent safe and free by first return of post. This Coupon entitles the sender, on payment of 2s. by P.O.O., or 26 stamps, to one of the above Ladies' or Gentlemen's Gifts of Jewellery, and will be sent safe and free by first return of post. Every person shaud secure one or more at onco by cutting out the above Coiipon and forwarding it to us, together with Post Office Order or Stamps, with full name and address. SPECIAL NOTICE.—Two articles sent for 3/ Four articles for 6/ Six articles for 9/- The entire lot sent for 20/- (stamps extra).. Address all Letters- Messrs. JOHNSON & ELLIMAN, Wholesale Jewellers and Watchmakers, (._1 n 2, Wood-street, v*4' Liverpool, TO LOVERS OF THE RIVER AND ITS MANY ATTRACTIONS. MESSRS. TAYLOR, SAMPSON, & Co. will SELL BY AUCTION, at the Hand Hotel, Llangollen, on Saturday, April 17th, at 12 o'clock noon, a very fast and first-class STEAM LAUNCH, now lying on the Canal near th& Bridge. She is beautifully fitted, her machinery is of the best quality, the cabin has every convenience, and there is every accommodation for small parties. She was built by a well-known London firm for the owner's private use, and he is only parting with her on account- of being unable to spare time to work her. May be viewed, and particulars obtained of J. W. Jubber, Esq., Solicitor, 32, Craven Street, London, S.W., and of the Auctioneers, Chapel Street, Mayfair, London, W- (716) T^O BE LET on the 1st of May, Dee View, tT" occupation of Mr. J. P. Richards, it contams 4 Bedrooms, Parlour, Kitchen, Back Kitchen, Cellar, &c. For particulars apply to Edward Jones, Smithfield Arms, Llangollen. (698) ^.ARDENS TO BE LET near to Vron VJ' Cemetery, Llangollen. Apply to J. Parry-Jone^i Secretary of Vron Cemetery Company, Chapel Street, Llangollen. (516) To BE SOLD BY AUCTION, at the •Tr" beginning of April next (if not previously disposed of by Private Treaty), price £ 160, a Piece of Land called Nantycwm, measuring Seven Acres, in the Parish of Llandegla, and situated near the road from Llangollen to Ruthin. For particulars, apply to Messrs. Ellis and Williams, Auctioneers, Castle- street, Llangollen, or to Mr. Cadwaladr Lewis, Garth- y-Pistyll, near Llangollen. (699) WANTED, either to rent or purchase, a small HOUSE, containing not less than five bed- rooms and two sitting-rooms with good kitchen garden, and about twnty-five acres of land. North Wales or North Devon preferred. Address—X.Y.Z., Kelly's, Gray's Inn, Holborn, London. (719) SALE, a lot of BOXES for making Trunks. Apply at this office. (683) GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. EASTER HOLIDAYS. /N GOOD FRIDAY the Trains will run as V./ on Sundays. Excursion trains will run as under:— Thursday, March 25th, TO WARWICK, LEAMINGTON, BANBURY, OXFORD, WORCESTER, DEOITWICH, MALVERN, EVESHAM, BATH, BRISTOL, READING, AND LONDON; Leaving Corwen at 6. 45, Llangollen 8 45, and Ruabon*9 55 a.m.; Returning following Tuesday. GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER MONDAY. DAY TRIPS from Wrexham, Ruabon, and Llangollen, to BALA and DOLGELLEY, and from Corwen and Bala to DOLGELLEY only. See special bills, which can be obtained at the Stations. (717) J. GRIERSON, General Manager. IRON F O.U N D R Y LLANGOLLEN. 11/TISS THOMAS begs to inform the inhabitants kas recommenced the DRESSMAKING BUSINESS, and that, having had two years London experience, she is able to introduce all the latest novelties. Will be ready in a few days.-Second Edition, T)ED AND BLACK, OR MUST HAVE IV BOTH. A TALE OF 1876; By THOMAS EDWARDES-TREVOR, OF LANARK AND EGLYS EGLA. „ In one volume, post 8vo., price 7s. 6d. The story) in spite of some sensational scenes. &c.. Strand. (718)

THE POLICE AT WARSAW have surprised a small secret meeting of Socialists, and have arrested all the persons present. THE QUEEN, accompanied by the Princess Beatrice, arrived at Windsor Castle on Satur- day evening. Her Majesty held a Council at the castle on Thursday. FROM THE PERSIAN CAPITAL it is reported that a detachment of troops of the Russian Tekke expeditionary army has left Tchikislar for Chatte, with a large supply of stores. THE VALE OF CONW AX PLOUGHING MATCH took place on the 5th inst., at Llanrwst, in a field belonging to Mr. Robert Davies, Albion 0 Hotel. There were twelve competitors on the ground out of fourteen entries. A HANDSOME STAINED-GLASS WINDOW was the other week placed in the west end of St. Mary's Church, jbenbigh, in memory of the late rector of the parish, the Rev. L. Lewis, M.A. The window, which cost several hundred pounds, was subscribed for by the parishioners. SIR HENRY LAYARD has not yet received the reply of the Ottoman Government to the announcement that the Powers have agreed to an international commission to settle the Turco- Greek frontier question, but has been assured by the Sultan's Foreign Minister that the Porte disapproves of the project. FROM CAPETOWN it was telegraphed on Mon- day that the committee appointed by the Boers to direct the agitation for the recovery of the independence of the Transvaal have decided to postpone sine die the projected mass meeting. The Basutos show a disposition to resist their disarmament. THE RUMOUR FROM SHANGHAI that Chung How, the Chinese ambassador to Russia who negotiated the Kuldja Treaty, had been beheaded, is, the Pall Mall Gazette under- stands, incorrect. Chung How has been thrown into prison and sentenced to be beheaded, but it is regarded as probable that his punishment will be commuted. THE BANGOR BENCH OF MAGISTRATES have sent a ruffian named Owen Williams for trial for having, as is alleged, bitten and gnawed a man s cheek, and otherwise committed a most unprovoked assault upon him. The person who was assaulted and bitten was a complete stranger to the prisoner, but he was mistaken by him for a man against whom he had a grudge. t, THE DEAD BODY of a young man named Careless, who had been for some time in the employ of Messrs. W. H. Smith and Son as their Portmadoc agent, was found in a field not far from the station on the 10th inst. It seems that some irregularity had been found in his accounts by the inspector of the agencies on going his rounds. The matter preyed upon the young man's mind, and having by some means ascertained that his employers were about to proceed against him, he terminated his existence by shooting himself. THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY the agricultural look-out is considerably brighter. Favourable weather and the excellent condition of the land have enabled farmers to make great progress with field work. A considerable breadth of spring corn has been sown, and the autumn- sown wheat presents a generally satisfactory appearance. The pastures also are as forward as can be expected. Farmers in most cases have been enabled to overtake arrears of work and the prospect of an early and genial season appears general throughout theUnitedKingdom. 0 THE STEAMER MONTANA, which left New York for Liverpool on the 2nd March, struck on the rocks in Church Bay, a few miles to the east of Holyhead, shortly after three o'clock on Saturday morning. The captain and second officer were on the bridge at the time, and so thick was the weather that they had passed between the Holyhead and the Skerries lights without observing either of them. There was no panic on board, and the passengers and crew were got off safely,-and taken to Liverpool late at night by the tug Sea King. It is doubtful whether the vessel will be saved. AT A MEETING OF THE RUTHIN TOWN COUNCIL a memorial been read in favour of the Sunday Closing of Public-houses, the mayor refused to sign it, as he considered that public-houses should be allowed to be opened for half-an-hour or so on Sundays. He did not see why the working-man should be deprived of his glass of beer on Sundays any more than the rich man who had a cellar. Various proposals were made for doing without the signature of the mayor, one idea being that he would be able to sign simply on behalf of the corporation; but on its being pointed out that it was the humble petition of the mayor arid corporation this suggestion was abandoned, and it -was ultimately agreed to allow the matter to stand over, the mayor stating that he would further consider it. THE NEWS OF THE POSITION OF AFFAIRS IN AFGHANISTAN is again disquieting. On Monday morning the Times published a very reassuring telegram from its Cabul correspondent,in which he stated that the aspect of affairs in Afghani- stan was hopeful, and that in no part was any hostile gathering known to exist. In the course of the day, however, the Daily Chronicle published a special edition containing a telegram from Allahabad, in which it was announced that Charikar had been recaptured by the enemy, and sacked, that our allies had proved treacherous, that large bodies of Safis are collecting, and that a new campaign is inevi- table. Charikar is about 30 miles to the north of Cabul, and if the Afghans have recaptured the place, it would seem from the recent semi-official reports from General Roberts's headquarters that the enemy have again succeeded in masking their movements until instance, who would consider it of world-wide interest to know that "there is nothing serious the matter with No. 5," or that the crew have now got to work on a more buoyant volume of river," or that their bodies swing well together, but curiously enough their oars are in indifferent time," or that there is less feather under water than there was a fortnight ago," or that there is some, but not enough grip of the beginning," or that the stroke is hardly so long as it should be?" Yet those details are full of interest to tens of thousands of persons who follow them daily with far more avidity than they would read of a ministerial crisis in Paris, or of a revolutionary outbreak in Russia. And the fact that when the crews come upon the Thames' water for practice, this is daily witnessed by large and eager crowds on either bank, shows the powerful hold which this annual aquatic contest still retains upon the attention of a great body of the people of this country. This year's race will be rowed on Saturday, and the result will be telegraphed early to this office. LOOKING BACK at the period whichhaselapsed since the first assembling of the present House of Commons, it will be seen-that an important epoch has rolled away. A week after the parliament met, Her Majesty introduced a new daughter to her people. It was on Thursday, the 12th of March, that the Dachess of Edin- burgh, amid a fierce snowstorm, rode with the Queen from the Great Western terminus at Paddington to. Buckingham Palace; and loud were the acclamations of the multitude. In 0 the following May the Czar paid a visit to London, and was entertained with great magni- ficence by the City of London at the Guildhall. At that time there was no dream of the revival of the Eastern Question, which has since com- manded so much attention,and has led to a great war upon the continents of Europe and Asia It was not until September, 1875, that a cloud arose upon the horizon of Oriental politics, which, although at first was only as big as a 0 0 man's hand," was destined to burst into a storm. Twelve months later occurred those terrible events in Bulgaria which led to the Constan- tinople Conference of December, 1876; and then in April, 1877, Russia declared war against Turkey. The crossing of the Danube, the 1 Z3 months of fighting around Plevna, the advance of the Russian armies almost to Constantinople itself, the Treaty of San Stefano, the Congress at Berlin, the acquisition of Cyprus, 0 the expedition into Afghanistan, and the war in Zululand, have all followed in rapid succession. Lord Palmerston, in announcing the dissolution of 1857, told the Legislature that it had seen as much as it had fallen to the lot of most Parliaments to witness. The present Parlia- ment has, however, witnessed a great deal more. THE HALF-YEARLY MEETINGS of the Vale of Llangollen, the Llangollen and Corwen, and the Corwen and Bala Railway Companies were held at the offices, Bank Buildings, Llan- gollen, on Saturday, under the presidency of H. Robertson, Esq., M.P., when, on adopting the reports, it was resolved that a dividend of 5i per cent. per annum be paid on the T ordinary shares of the first-named company, 31 per cent. per annum on those of the second, and 4 per cent. on those of the last-named. The retiring directors were re-elected, while O. Slaney Wynne, Esq., and J. W. Dean, Esq., were appointed directors of the Vale of Llan- gollen Railway Company.

LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS. LLANGOLLEN. PREACHERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY.—English Baptist Chapel (Penybryn), at 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. R. Ellis, LL.D., pastor. EnglishWesleyan Chapel (Market-street), at 11 15 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr. W. Kendrick, Wrexham. Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr. E. Foulkes Corwen. Independent Chapel (Church-street), at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr. G. Parry, Bala College. Welsh Baptist Chapel, at 9 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. W. Jones, Fishguard. Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, at 9 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. Richard Lloyd, Buckley. Penllyn Mission Room, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr. R. Jones, Tower Schools. THE LATE MR. R. V. TREGELLAS.—We copy the following from the Wrexham Advertiser, which gives more particulars than we were able to furnish last week:—It is with much regret we have to announce the sudden death, on Saturday last, at the Wrexham Infirmary, of Mr. R. V. Tregellas, of Boughton, Chester, who for many years was manager of the Sandycroft Foundry, under Messrs. J. Taylor and Sons, and also of one or two collieries, but who afterwards started on his own account as commission agent, general merchant, and accountant, and carried on a lucrative business in those departments for several years past. It appears that on Friday morning week the deceased gentleman left home for Wrexham, where he took a cab to visit the Plas Power, Broughton, and Westminster Collieries. He complained of a pain in his head, and afterwards went to the cottage of a man named Ratcliffe, whom he knew very well, and again complained of pains in his head and burning in his hands. He then stated that he felt so poorly that he would be obliged to go home, and was driven to the Wrexham Railway Station, where he saw Mr. Thomas, timber merchant, to whom he complained of feeling a very peculiar pain in the right side of his head, and asked if he did not look very pale, and if his hands were not very pale. He, however, conversed with Ihim on business matters. Mr. Thomas seems to have. been the last person who saw him before he was found some time afterwards in a water-closet attached to the station by a porter, who saw that he was apparently insensible. The porter at once sent for the station-master, who had him conveyed to the Infirmary, close by, when it was found that the unfortunate gentleman was suffering from an attack of apoplexy, which had produced complete paralysis of the right side. Here he was carefully attended to by Dr. Dicken- son, and received every possible attention from the house surgeon and matron. The station- master then telegraphed to Chester. The telegram was received by Mr. W. H. Churton, who immediately requested Mr. W. C.Watson, surgeon, to proceed to Wrexham by the 8 30 p.m. train, which he did, accompanied by Mrs. Tregellas and her daughter. The deceased gentleman recog- nised his wife for a moment or two, and then relapsed into a state of unconsciousness, which continued until Saturday afternoon at five o'clock, when he got gradually worse, and sank very rapidly and died at 10 20 p.m. The deceased was universally respected by all who had the pleasure of being connected with him, and in his day and generation proved himself a most useful and valuable helper in any undertaking with which he was associated. Especially in Boughton will his loss be sorely felt. He was an honorary secretary of the Children's Service Union, and was one of its most active supporters. He was known throughout the city for his strong religious character, and as a Sunday School teacher was hardly excelled. He was also in conjunction with Mr. W. H. Churton, honorary secretary, and one af the promoters of the Boughton entertainments, which have now been carried on so successfully for ten years, and in the promotion of which he always took an active and cordial interest. The -DOUgnton laausulal school, too, was one or those philanthropic institutions connected with the city in the welfare of which he manifested deep concern, and his cheery and kindly addresses to the children of that school formed a feature in the genialxe-unions connected with this admirable institution. The deceased, who was forty-eight years of age, was in the enjoyment of apparently excellent health, was of Cornish extraction, and leaves a widow and a daughter to mourn their sad loss. The remains were interred on Wednes- day in the Llantysilio Churchyard, near Llangollen, and adjoining the spot where his parents and those of his wife were already buried. Feeling reference was made to the loss which the parish had sustained on Sunday evening last, in St. Paul's, Boughton, by the Rev. C. H. Owen, curate, and at the close of the service the Dead March from "Saul" was played on the organ. ENTERTAINMENT.—Mr. G. A. Foote, the mimic and comedian, who is not unknown in this town, delighted a fair audience at the Assembly Rooms on Monday night, for upwards of two hours, with his II Funny Fancies." The various characters which he represented were, no doubt, cleverly done, and one would imagine that a brilliant future awaits him. OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE—The result-of this national contest will be wired to our office on Saturday morning, and will be posted up in the usual place immediately on its arrival. ELISEG FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—On Saturday, February 28th, the members of the above society met together to elect a medical officer. There were two applicants, Drs. Drinkwater and Jones. The voting was by ballot, and the counting of the votes, which occupied but a few minutes, resulted in favour of Dr. Jones by a large majority, the figures being, Dr. Jones 46 and Dr. Drinkwater 17. All passed off quietly. We are glad to hear that this society is in a flourishing condition, and numbers over 400 members. LECTURE.—On Monday evening last, at the Welsh Baptist Chapel, the Rev. A. J. Parry, Swansea, delivered a most eloquent lecture to a large audience on True Heroism." The Rev. H. Jones, D.D., was in the chair, and who after a few short remarks called upon the lecturer. Mr. Parry said that a true hero was a man feeling under an irresistible obligation to do his duty towards himself and his fellow-creatures. He mentioned the names of several heroes in ancient and modern history. St. Paul was the first noted. The faithful servant of Christ considered himself "debtor to the Greeks, and to the wise, and to the unwise," and said he would very gladly spend and be spent for them. This apostle, no doubt, is the greatest Gospel hero on record, because he laboured more abundantly than all the other apostles, for by the grace of God which was with him he filled many parts of Asia and Europe with the blessed truths of salvation. The next which was brought forward was Peter the Great, emperor of Russia, who, being called by Providence to govern a vast empire of semi-barbaric tribes, abandoned his throne for a season, apprenticed himself to a Holland ship-builder for 3 years, and spent another 3 years to acquaint himself with useful trades and sciences in England, after which he returned to his native land, infusing into the minds of his subjects a spirit of industry and enterprise, and governing them in the most just and excellent manner. John Pound of Portsmouth, the poor shoemaker, who, in his humble cellar, was the means of teaching 500 street arabs to read, enticing them at first by supplying them to their hearts' content with hot potatoes. Many of these poor children turned out to be most useful members of sociely in church and state. The ragged schools of the kingdom, by means of which so much good has been accomplished, originated in the cellar of John Pound. William Carrey, the missionary, was next mentioned, who in learning geography to a few children conceived the grand idea of a missionary society, and who turned out to be the most energetic and successful missionary of modern times. The lecturer J said a few words about the hero of | == Cefn Mawr, William Griffith, who only learnt the alphabet, and could not read; nevertheless, he spent 70 years to teach the alphabet to the children at Cefn Mawr and Cefn Bychan. In conclusion, he enjoined upon the audience the duty of every one to do good in some way or other in their respective spheres, and thus glorify God and serve their generation. After speaking for about two hours, Mr. Parry concluded his excellent lecture amidst loud and prolonged applause. After a few words more by the chairman, and the Rev. Dr. Ellis, and passing the usual votes of thanks, the proceedings were brought to a close. An English gentleman who was present told us that he was spell-bound, and could have listened to Mr. Parry for another hour, being so taken up by the fluency and power of the lecturer's utterances and his expressive gestures, although he does not understand but a few Welsh words. ACCIDENTS.—On Monday, the 15th inst., Llewelyn, son of Mr. Hughes, Tudno Villa, fell while playing with some schoolfellows, and broke his leg just below the knee joint. The same day, Mr. Hugh Jones, barber, Chapel- street, fell down the cellar steps and broke his t, leg near the ankle joint. Both persons are doing as well as might be expected, and are under the care of Dr. Jones. THE NORTH WALES BAPTIST COLLEGE. The annual meetings of the above institution were held this year on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 16th and 17th inst. On Tuesday evening, English services were held in Penybryn Chapel. Mr. T. T. Marks, C.E., of Llandudno, introduced the meeting by prayer, and the annual sermon to the students was delivered by the Rev. James Owen, of Swansea, the subject being "The Character of the Preacher," founded on 1 Timothy, 4th chap., 12th verse. *1. °A ^rednesday morning, at 9 30, a meeting of the College committee was held at the Vestry of Castle-street Chapel, to transact the business of the College, and to elect a new committee. At 10 30, the annual general meeting of the subscribers and ministers was held in Castle- street Chapel, when the report of the tutors and the examiners was read and adopted. At the close of this meeting, a resolution was passed, viz., That the annual meetings be held henceforth in July or August, instead of March." In the afternoon, at 2 30, the annual conference of ministers trained in the institution was held, when the Rev. E. Parry, of Festiniog, read very interesting paper on "The Relation of Ministers to each other." The subject was further enlarged upon by a very fraternal discussion, in which several of the ministers present took part. A very cordial vote of thanks was given to Mr. Parry for his excellent paper. In the evening, at Castle-street Chapel Welsh services were held, when the Rev. J. Y. Jones, of Ferndale, introduced the meeting by prayer, and the Rev. W. Jones, of Fishguard, delivered the annual Welsh sermon to the students. lIe founded his discourse on 1 Cor., 3rd chap., 11-13 verses, and 2 Cor., 10th chap., 4th and 5th verses. At the close of this meeting, prizes were given to those students of the second and third year who had gained the highest number of marks in all the written examinations. The prizes were distributed by the Rev. A. J. Parry, of Swansea, as follow Third Year Students-Mr. J. D. Roberts, 1st prize; Mr. W. Thomas, 2nd prize. Such students to be called Dr. Prichard's scholars of the 3rd year. Second Year Students-Mr. 1. Meredyth, 1st prize; Mr. W. Edwards, 2nd ditto. Such students to be called Dr. Prichard's scholars of the 2nd year. Dinner and tea were provided at the Assembly Rooms for ministers, subscribers, and members of the society. The meetings upon the whole were a great success, and the most fraternal feeling and Christian-like spirit prevailed in all the con- forouooq The students will take their departure fot their collecting tours at the end of next week. May the blessing of the Almighty rest on the institution and on all those who are connected with it. „ „ LLANDUDNO. IHE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.—A contest has been averted by an understanding being arrived at, through which the new board will be consti- tuted of the same members as before-three Nonconformists and two Churchmen. THE CONTEST.—The respective organisations of both the Liberals and Conservatives are nOO in full swing." The candidature of Mr. Watkin Williams has made a very favourable impression here, and the same is said to be the case in a1 the other parts of the county; so the Liberals are confident of returning him by a substantial majority. The polling district has been made into twenty-two divisions for canvassing, and the necessary number of voluntary canvassers are energetically prosecuting the work. Mr. Watkin Williams is announced to address a public meeting at the St. George's Hall on Saturday at 6 30 p-10* WREXHAM. FOOTBALL: THE WELSH ASSOCIATION CHALLENGE CUP.—-Ihe final struggle for the possession of this handsome trophy for the ensuing yeaft together with the ownership of the medals which accompany it, took place on the Racecourse 011 Saturday, between the Druids and Ruthin Clubs, during splendid weather, and in the presence of a large and enthusiastic concourse of people. Daring the first half time the Ruthin appeared to fully masters of the ball, and scored one go»l against their opponents, but on changing ends the Druids quickly sent the ball to the Ruthin goal, and ere long secured two goals. The Druids thus proved victorious by two goals to one. THE INTERNATIONAL MATCH.—This contest be- tween England and Wales, came off at the satne place on Monday, in the presence of some 3,00^ spectators, and resulted in a victory for Englan<i by three goals to two. It is worthy of note that the goals for the Welsh were secured by the "Llangollen wing "—Win. Roberts getting the first and J. Roberts the second. A NJ3WT0WN.. AN OUTRAGE. — Late on Wednesday nighC or early on Thursday morning, March 11th, some miscreant entered the field near the Rectory, occupied by Mr. Pilot, Short Bridge, and with an axe there lying cut off the leg of a°valuable feeding in the field. BANGOR. DIOCESE OF BANGOR.—YVe understand thivt requisition is in course of signature to the_ Canon Williams, of Llauvaelog, to allow himse to be put in nomination as one of the proctors represent the clergy of the diocese in the lower house of Convocation of Canterbury. The re • gentleman is an honorary canon of Bang0 Cathedral, rural dean of Llivon, and well kn £ jTjg as a sound and moderate churchman. compliance would, it is expected, be acceptable to all, and prevent a contest. VRONCYSSYLLTAU.ure LECTURE.—On Tuesday evening last, a iec was given in the Baptist Chapel, this Vla by Mr. R. Thomas (" Glan Wylfa "), C.M., Gar The subject was "Ymweliad a Gwlad y Gwy(«* > the lecture itself being of a most intuitive .na^ra3 and very eloquently delivered. The chair occupied by the Rev. W. Williams, Gar^ A^lnce, the chapel was filled with a respectable audi who, to all appearance, were highly please GORWENT r a„pn;ng, THE DEBATING SOCIETY.—On Monday eve g March 8th, the usual meeting of this s0CieT^mes, held in the reading room, Mr. ^v^«Tuether presiding. The subj ect of debate was: W „ the eye or the ear gives us the greater enj°3^ jj. opened by Mr. Edward Roberts and j# Jones; Mr. J. Hughes, Mr. E. Foulkes, Roberts (Warwick House), Mr. F. G. jgj R. Morris, Mr. H. Hughes, Mr. J. D- i-r £ rely and others spoke.—The meeting was very .» attaoded, and the interest was well njaiftw"1