Wrexham Guardian

ELOPEMENT FROM WREXHAM, Elopements are happily rare in Wrexham; but one of these unpleasant little episodes has created some excitement in the town, and given much employment to the gossips. The actors in the drama were a chemist's assistant and the wife of a photo-artist. On the handsome and extensive premises of Mr J. F, Edisbury. chemist and druggist, High-street, it would seem that there is ample room for chemistry and photography, art and science, to flourish side by side. Mr Louis Fuidge, who manages Mr Laing's branch establish- ment in Wrexham, and Mr Frederick Ellis, up to a recent period an assistant to Mr Edisbury, had as a matter of course frequent opportunities of meeting and conversing, and a friendship gradually grew up between them. Mr Fuidge invited the assistant to his apartments, where they smoked and chatted as friends will sometimes do when they come together, and although the artist happened to possess a fascinating young wife of twenty-five or thereabouts, he had the most perfect confidence in his new acquaintance, and not the shadow of a suspicion that the peace of his domestic hearth was at all likely to be endangered. He gave an additional proof of the sincerity of his friendship some three weeks ago, when Ellis left his situation and was looking out for employment elsewhere, by very kindly offering him an asylum at his place for a week, until he could meet with something to his advantage, not dreaming that he was all thia time nursing a snake in his bosom." But frailty, thv nan: is woman" is a proverb that was too truthfully illustrated in this instance. Like Caesar of old, the chemist came, he saw, and he conquered; and thenceforward the pair only waited for the favourable moment for starting off together to the big town on the Mersey, fondly imagining probably that to search for them there would prove as difficult a task as that of hunting for the needle in the proverbial bottle of hay. Matters having gone thus far. it would appear that Ellis left Wrexham for Liverpool last Monday week. He was accompanied to the railway station by Mr and Mrs Fuidge, and the former at the request of the paramour, having seen him take his seat in one of I the carriage compartments, went to the other end of the train to see his luggage into the guard's I van. On his return, he for the first time noticed his wife conversing rather too familiarly for his taste with the chemist's assistant, and on their way home he took occasion to mention the circum- stance to her in the way of remonstrance. Nothing further-occurred until the Wednesday following. On that day, Mr Fuidge had an appointment with Ellis in Liverpool, and was to meet him at Monk's Ferry but unhappily for his peace of mind as the seauel proved, he was prevented from keeping it, as it was necessary for him to go to Gresford to receive some commissions. Ho left for the latter place by the ten a.m. train. When on the point of leaving home that morning, his wife, for reasons which afterwards became sufficiently apparent, persuaded the unsuspecting husband to take the child with him to Gresford; and the coast being clear she started off by the eleven o'clock train for Liverpool, the same by which poor Fuidge was to have gone to the same descination. Ellis asserts that he expected to meet Fuidge at Monk's Ferry, and was ready to sink into the ground" when the lady herself stepped out of the carriage; but he must have soon recovered'his self-possession, as the pair crossed over to Liverpool, and took private lodgings as man and wife. Before quitting the matrimonial roof, the lady left a note on the table addressed to her husband, in which she frankly told him that she had left him, and requested him not to follow her. This the unhappy husband read on his return from Gresford, and a.t once started in pursuit of the runaways. He ascertained that his wife had booked for Chester, from which place he traced her to Liverpool; but to hunt up the parties was no easy matter. All enquiries were fruitless; and although the Liverpool detective police were applied to, they were at first disinclined to interfere. It was a civil question," they said; but if, in addition to running off with the pursuer's wife, he had also possessed himself of some articles of property then they could go to work. Acting on their advice, Mr Fuidge returned to Wrexham, and rummaged his rooms to discover if anything was missing. A gold ring and a briar-root pipe were not to be found, and thereupon a warrant was obtained for the arrest of Ellis on the charge of having stolen these articles. The prosecutor could hardly have had any hope that the charge would be sustained so far as the pipe was concerned; for exchange is no robbery," and the parties appeared to have exchanged pipes, one smoking a particular pipe one day and the other the next. The pipe Ellis wa.8 charged with stealing, he was smoking in the railway carriage on the day he took his departure, nor did Mr Fuidge ar to claim his property then, because, as he said, he had an appointment "ith Ellis in a day or two. However it was just possible the ring might be traced to his possession; and armed with this warrant and an official letter from Wrexham, the Liverpool police were set in motion, and on Mon- day succeeded in tracing the fugitives to Farn- worth-street, Liverpool, where they were discovered to be living as man and wife. Without picturing the consternation and confusion of the parties on being suddenly pounced upon by the deserted hus- band and the police officers, it will be sufficient to say that a reconciliation took place between Mr Fuidge and his wife, and both returned te Wrexhauifion Monday, arriving here by the 4'20 train. Ellis, of course, was locked up on the charge preferred against him in the warrant; and a police officer from Wrexham being telegraphed for, P.S. Lindsay proceeded to Liverpool on Mon- day afternoon to take charge of his prisoner. Considerable excitement prevailed in the town when it was known that Ellis would be brought back to Wrexham the same evening; and shortly before the arrival of the nine o'clock train a large crowd of people mustered at the railway station. It was rumoured that, in addition to hoots and yells, a liberal application of rotten eggs was on the cardand the police anticipating such a possibility, took precautions for their own safety as well as for that of their prisoner. Being a bright moonlight night, and the crowd on the alert it seemed almost impossible to escape them. However, by resorting to a ruse, they were completely thrown off the scent. As soon as the train came in and Lindsay had stepped out of the carriage with his prisoner, the police found means while the attention of tne crowd was diverted, to slip out of the station un- observed, except by a very few, and before the chase commenced in earnest the prisoner and his guards were half way on the road to the bridewell. A party of young feilows attempted to molest him near Tenter's school, but were overawed by the officers; and Ellis, who had been running as fast as his legs could carry him, finally reached the bridewell, thoroughly scared and exhausted, and glad enough to escape from the rage of the mob, who, finding themselves foiled, set up a yell which gave him a lively idea of the treatment he would have met with had he fallen into their hands, The prisoner was arraigned next morning before the borough magistrates; but there being no evidence forthcoming on which to ground a charge of theft, he was discharged from custody with a reprimand for his dastardly conduct, which it is to be hoped for his own sake he will lay to heart. Much sympathy is felt for Mr Fuidge, who is generally respected in the town.

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I BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before the Mayor and A. W. Edwards, Esq. STEALING A GOLD BREAST PIN AND SILVER WATCH KEY. George Slawson, 17, a house painter, Victoria- place, Farndon-street, was placed in the dock charged with stealing a gold masonic breast pin, value J63, the property of Mr Woolley. Mr John Woolley, builder, 19, Lorne-street, Rhosddu, said on Friday morning, on going to breakfast, in consequence of what was told him by his landlady, Mrs Brown, he went upstairs into his bedroom to see if there was anything missing. He discovered that his scarf pin was missing. After breakfast he went to the police station and gave information. The pin now produced was the one he lost. It was a gold masonic scarf pin and was worth .£3. The pin had been left in his scarf on the dressing-table, and was afterwards placed in the drawer. Saw the prisoner at work the same afternoon as a painter at 20, Lorne-street, and charged him with the theft, which at first he denied, but after some hesitation he acknowledged having taken the pin, and going to his coat, which was hanging on the wall, he took the pin from his breast pocket and handed it to witness. Wit- ness refused to accept it, and told him to hand it over to Mr Brown, who took charge of it, and witness then communicated with Inspector Wilde. Inspector Wilde spoke to the apprehension of the prisoner, and said that on charging him with the theft, he admitted having taken the pin, and said he did not think it was so valuable. The prisoner was then charged with stealing a silver watch key value 3s, the property of Mr J. Brown, a foreman in the goods warehouse at the Wrexham station of the Great Western Railway, who said on Thursday night he missed a silver watch key off the dressing-table. Prisoner delivered up the key at the same time as the pin, and ad. mitted having stolen it. Prisoner pleaded guilty to both charges, and elected to be dealt with by the magistrates. It appeared he had previously been convicted of trespass and also of an assault, but not of lar- ceny. The Bench sentenced him to two months' imprison- ment for stealing the pin and one month for the key with hard labour. FIREWORKS. Firework licenses were granted to Mr Gomer Jones and Mr John Joifes, gunsmith. ROBBERY FROM THE PERSON. Agnes Burke, a prostitute, was charged with the robbery of a purse containing £ 2 13s 8id, the property of a collier named John Jones, living at Brongarth, near Chirk. John Jones, aollier, said he came to Wrexham on Saturday evening, and went down Town-hill, and met the prisoner at the corner by the brook. Two men who were with her then walked away, and he accompanied the prisoner along Brookside. On leaving her he put his hand in his pocket, and found that his purse was missing. He went in search of the prisoner, but not seeing her, returned and gave information to the police. He subse- quently proceeded to the railway station and there found the prisoner. His purse had contained £ 2 10s in gold, 3s 6d in silver, and 2d in copper monev. Witness told the ticket collector in the prisoner's presence that she had stolen his purse. Prisoner then said to him, Walk in here, and I will show you what money I have got." They went into a room where prisoner drew some money out of her pocket, amounting altogether to zCl 5s 2id, and she asked witness if he would let her go if she gave him the money. He replied, If you will put it all down, I will let you go, and not say anything." Prisoner then said, Will you let me go if I get you another sovereign." He said, H Yes." Pri- soner then asked him to let her go outside, but he refused. She then wanted William Hopkins to come in, and said, Bill, get me out of this trouble, and bring that sovereign that I gave you by the gate." Hopkins said that he had not got it, but prisoner persisted in saying that he had. He then went to fetch an officer from the police station. Saw Hopkins in the prisoner's company when he first passed her at the corner of the street. The Magistrates' Clerk: How much beer had you had that night ? Prosecutor I had had no beer I'm a teetotaler this five years. John Wynne, ticket collector at the Wrexham station, said on Saturday night, about ten minutes to ten, prosecutor came up to the station. Had previously seen the prisoner and Hopkins together, and they went down to the dark side of the station. He called to them, and asked them what they did there. Burke replied that she wanted to go by train to Chester. She passed through the wicket- gate, and prosecutor came up and said, That woman has robbed me." He then went down the platform to where the female prisoner was standing by the booking-office door. He said, Agnes, this man says you have robbed him," and prosecutor upon that, said, Yes, you did." She then offered to show him what money she had got, and they went into his hut for that purpose. Prisoner took out of her pocket .£1 5s. 2jd. She was not drunk, but had hfid a little. P.C. Hugh Jones, accompanied by P.C. Dutton and another officer, proceeded with prosecutor to the station, and found Burke in the pointsman's hut. Burke asked him what he wanted, and he charged her with robbing the prosecutor. She replied that all the money she had was in her stocking. She then dropped the money out of her left hand, which he picked up and counted, and found it consisted of 23 shillings in silver. In her right hand was half-a-crown, a shilling, and two- pence halfpenny. Took her to the bridewell, and charged her with the theft, and she made no answer. Having been charged and cautioned in the usual way, Prisoner replied: On condition that if I get my time here I will plead guilty; if not, I won't plead guilty. Mr Bradshaw said the prisoner had been arraigned fourteen times since 1867, nine of which times she had been convicted and five times discharged. She i had been committed for trial three times; and he could well understand her plea, she having been fortunate enough to be acquitted on the two last occasions, on which she was sent for trial. The prisoner was committed to take her trial at the quarter sessions. A CANDIDATE FOR PRISON. William Blake, brought up on remand, was charged with stealing a pair of strong boots from Mr Palmer's shop, Town-hill, on Tuesday. Miss Dolby said she saw the prisoner deliberately take down the boots. Walter Palmer, assistant to Mr Palmer, said he ran after the prisoner, recovered the boots, and brought him to the shop. He sent for the police and gave him in charge. Whilst waiting for an officer the prisoner said, If you can't find a policeman to lock me up, I won't stay any longer." The boots were worth 12s 6d. Prisoner now pleaded guilty, and said he com- mitted the crime to be locked up. He took them publicly so as to be seen, as he wished for some food. He had been three months over from Ire- land, had travelled from Chester, and had nothing to eat for three days. The magistrates sent him to prison for two months' hard labour. JUBIOUS DRIVING. John Ward, who hailed from Chester, and said he was the son of a wine merchant, was sum- moned for being drunk and driving furiously through the streets on the 28th ult. P. C. Griffith said he stopped the defendant whilst he was driv- ing furiously in the streets. He took the horse and and trap to the Cross Foxes until next morning. Defendant pleaded that the horse was "fresh," but the magistrates thought the driver was "fresher," and fined him 10s 6d and lis costs, or 14 days' imprisonment. The money was paid. ASSAULT. Edward Randies summoned Sarah Davies for an assault. She had knocked him down a flight of steps. The offence was admitted, and defendant was fined Is and costs. NEIGHBOUR'S QUARRELS. Elizabeth Williams was charged by Harriet Jones for an assault. There was a cross-summons. Both parties live in Market-street. It seemed from the evidence of the witnesses that there had been a children's quarrel, in the midst of which the women appeared and finished by having a "pitch in." Amongst the witnesses were the mothers of the two complainants in the two cases. The magistrates adjourned the cases for the appearance of the husbands next Monday, when their wives will be bound over to keep the peace. CRUELTY TO HORSES. William Jenkins, who had been before the court last week for racing" horses belonging to Mr Murless, was again brought up. His father, how- ever, did not now appear, and the case was again adjourned. TUESDAY.—Before the Mayor and J. Pryce Jones, Esq. THE ELOPEMENT CASE. Frederick Ellis, the chemist's assistant, who had eloped with the wife of Mr Louis William Fuidge, manager at Mr Laing's photographic studio, High-street, was placed in the dock on a cha, having stolen a gold ring and a piV of perty, „ his pro- The case had created e- the town and the courl -«sM!§hibie excitement in -<1. Mi crowded. .» .T Mr Bradshaw, deputy-chief-constable, read the warrant of arrest which charged the prisoner with having on the 4th October feloniously stolen, taken, and carried away a pipe and gold ring, valued together at XI Is 6d, the property of Louis William Fuidge, of Wrexham. He added that it was quite unnecessary that he should go into the circum- stances. They were so well known to the bench that he had better say nothing about them. The prisoner was simply charged with having stolen the above property. Mr Louis William Fuidge was then sworn, and said The prisoner, in whom I reposed the greatest confidence, was a guest of mine for a week. I bad the highest possible confidence in him that one man could have in another. I came home on Wednesday, and found my wife gone from home, leaving me a letter saying she was gone. I followed immediately, and traced her in company with this man; and I applied to a detective officer in Liverpool to know whether I could apprehend him. He said it was a civil case, and I must go home again, and if I could find anything missing I could at once apprehend 11 p him. I went home with that view, and hunting about the house found first cf all that a pipe was missing, which pipe the prisoner had given me; then I found a ring was missing—that I could not find anywhere, and it never has been found yet. Then I took out a warrant, and went to apprehend the prisoner. I regret to say that I found him in my wife's company. and he was apprehended. The Mayor (to the prisoner): You hear what Mr Fuidge has said have you any questions to put to im ? Prisoner: Yes several. (To prosecutor): On Monday, 25th, did you ask me when I went to Liver- pool to buy you a briar-root pipe ? Prosecutor: I did. Prisoner: And when I came back I had two in my possession, new ones ? Prosecutor: You had. Prisoner: 1 gave you one of the pipes which I said I would make you a present of Prosecutor: Yoa did. Prisoner You said, You will not be offended if I tell you I dont like the pipe. It is heavy and does not fit the mouth," and you said, "I admire the one you have very much better," did you not ? Prosecutor: 1 said I lihd the other one best. Prisoner: I gave as a reason that yours was a shilling one whilst mine was only a sixpenny one. Finding you were pleased with the cheap one, I immediately offered it to you in the presence of your wife, and you accepted Ü. Prosecutor I must deny that. You said to me, You can smoke that pipe as long as I am here, and we will smoke them alternately," which we did. Prisoner: How is it you smoked mine all to pieces. Mine was in his possession up to last night, and smoked and bitten all to pieces. The pipe is in court which, really is his, but which he says is not his. Mr Bradshaw (holding a pipe in each hand) which do you charge him with stealing ? Prosecutor indicated the one in the left hand, an ordinary briar-root pipe-with amber mouthpiece, the value of which he said was a shilling. The other was a larger pipe of the rustic pattern. Prisoner: That pipe (meaning the latter) you have smoked all along, and gave it up last night. Did you commission me to buy you a pipe ? Prosecutor I asked you to buy me a pipe. Prisoner: Is it pai-l for ? Prosecutor: I do not know. Prisoner: I suppose it will go down with the rest of the money I lent you. In reply to the court, prosecutor said he last saw the pipe when it was taken from the box of the prisoner by the detective officer on the previous day. The Mayor: In your own house when did you last see the pipe ? Prosecutor: The last time I saw the pipe was in the prisoners' mouth at the railway station. The Mayor You say that you knew that it was your pipe ? Prosecutor said: Yes, but he did not ask for it because he had an appointment to meet the prisoner next day at Monk's Ferry. He never dreamed he would have acted as he did, but thought that he was parting from a good friend. Mr Pryce Jones Did you say that he left one of the pipes at your house ? Prosecutor: He did. Prisoner: Did yon make any remarks to the detectives when they asked you out of a lot of pipes which it was. Prosecutor: I claimed the pipe as my own. Prisoner You did not tell them distinctly you could not identify the common briar-pipe ? Prosecutor I said it was mine to the best of my knowledge. Mr Pryce-Jones: That need not be raised at al because there is no doubt about it. Prisoner: B he said he could not identify it yesterday. Mr Pryce-Jones When did you see he ring you say was lost ? Prosecutor: I cannot tell how long ago, I don't remember definitely. I believe it was ten days ago. I saw it on the bedroom table on a little tray. The Mayor: The prisoner left your house on Monday, did he not ? Prosecutor He did, sir. I did not see the ring on that day. I cannot remember whether I saw it a week before. It was not a ring I frequently wore —in fact, very seldom. The Mayor: Does the prisoner wear a ring ? Prosecutor: I don't remember seeing him with I, one. I would not be certain whether he wore a ring on the day he left my house. I did not take sufficient notice-m fact, I was very excited; because it struck me at the time, and I mentioned it to my wife on my way home, that he was more familiarly talking to my wife than he should have been at the door of the railway carriage. I was very excited, although I still smothered all this; for I thought a man who had been my guest could not be such a deep-dyed villian as to lower my wife. Mr Pryce-Jones: This ring has not been found. Prosecutor: I don't know. My wife asserts that it was in the house after the prisoner left. The Mayor: Does she say anything about the pipe ? Prosecutor: She only says there was a dispute with us as to which pipe I liked best, Gnd we alternately smoked first at one and then the other. Mr Pryce-Jones: You have no evidence to pro- duce as to the ring, and no expectation that you will be able to produce any. Prosecutor: No. The Mayor, addressing the prisoner, said: Be- fore you are discharged, rwish to say a word to you. We consider your conduct has been most disgraceful. Mr Fuidge had placed every con- fidence in you, and treated you for a long time as a friend; and when he found you were leaving your situation he invited you to his house, and after he had shown you all that kindness you could not do anything less than take his wife away. Prisoner I did not take her away. The Mayor; You enticed her away. Prisoner Well that is to be proved. The Mayor: You enticed her away, and that is clearly against you. I should advise you to alter your course of life; or the last time will come, and you will find yourself in a trap, and it will then be too late to repent. And further, your conscience must tell you that you have quite upset the hap- piness of the prosecutor and his family. I sympa- thise very much with Mr Fuidge. Mr Pryce-Jones: If the Mayor will permit me a word, I may say that you don't better the case at all by trying to damage Mr Fuidge after your cruel and wicked conduct. The Mayor: You have been charged with steal- ing, but there is not sufficient evidence, and you are therefore discharged. A crowd waited outside the court, evidently in- tending to hoot the fellow as soon as he appeared in the street, but this promised luxury was denied them, for after lying concealed for some time in a lumber-room, he slipped out unobserved, and walked to Gresford, whence it is presumed he took train to Liyerpool. DRUNK AND RIOTOUS. The only other case before the court was one in I 0 which a man named Stephen Macdonald was a charged by P.C. Hugh Davies with being drunk and disorderly at the back of the Nag's He? Brewery, a little before twelve the previous ni,-lA He was fined 5s and 3s 6d costs; and in dep of payment committed to prison for seven da Atilt v— ft.

FRIDAY.—Before the Mayor. ALLEGED THEFT OF A WHEELP Joseph Jones, a tramp, was charr with having stolen a wheelba- .:ted. on a warrant 1873, the property of Mr Josr row in February, Rouse, value about 10s. r ph Clark, Penybryn manded till Monday. rhe prisoner was re-

GENERAL r ,TTT>T>r»cTr»e nnA,r\<TrrnnTr,.i7 -r-n X u Ivi VJUWO VViUXTXXiL Ajuxi. theGi^ -*x meeting of the committee was held at pI" iidha.11, on Monday morning, Alderman Jones, aiding. There were also present Aldermen Beime, Beale, and Owen; and Councillors Sherratt, J. M. Jones, T. Roberts, and Rowland. The meet- ing was called to further consider the question of the Nag's Head Brewery improvement. Messrs AspinaU accompanied by their architect, Mr Brattan, attended on behalf of the Brewery Com* pany and produced a plan showing the continua- tion of Yorke-street and Tuttle-street, according to which it is proposed to widen the narrow passage between the brewery premises 30 feet on the Yorke- street side, narrowing to 20 feet into Tuttle-street. After considerable discussion, the following resolu- tion was agreed to on the motion of Alderman Beale, seconded by Alderman Beirne, That the plan now produced, showing the continuation of Yorke-street, about 30 feet wide at the entrance and afterwards 20 feet wide into Tuttle-street, with a gradual curve, be adopted, and that the corpora- tion take from Mr Aspinall the land required for the new street and allow him, so far as they are at liberty to do so, to use the site of the old street, and also the additional land foi the footpath from the church steps; and that an agreement be pre- pared with an amended plan attached, and that the necessary stipulations be inserted in such agree- ment for the protection of the Corporation, and amongst them that the Brewery Company do indemnify the council against the rights of all parties who may be prejudiced by this agreement." Another meeting of this committee was held at the Guildhall on Wednesday, when there were present—Alderman T. Jones, chairman; Aldermen Beirne, Beale, ,and Owen; Councillors Sherratt, T. Roberts, Shone, and Ingham, the Mayor, J. Oswell Bury, and E. Lewis. The medical officer of health (Mr Ll. Davies) presented his monthly report, which showed that since the last report, 22 births had been registered, 9 males and 15 females and 12 deaths, making the rate of mortality 16'8 per thousand per annum, as against 25 3 in the cor- responding month of last year. There was in the town an epidemic of measles of a mild type. The question of the Nag's Head Brewery improvement came up once more, the Town Clerk reporting that Mr Aspinall had objected strongly to the indemnity clause in the resolution passed at the previous meeting. Mr Sherratt contended that if the in- demnity clause were taken out of the resolution the corparation would incur a considerable risk; but the Town Clerk was of opinion that there was little probability of private property owners coming upon the corporation for compensation. Mr Shone proposed that the indemnity guarantee be excluded from the resolution, which was seconded by Alderman Beirne, and carried by 7 to 2. A letter was read from Mr Thomas Cathrow, 24, Regent- street, asking for a public lamp to be placed in some part of Union-road, as a great many nuisances were committed there on dark night. On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Alderman Jones, it was ordered that the locality be inspected by the com- mittee on the first dark night. A communication was read from Mr Kidd, secretary to the Public Hall Company, stating that having heard mention was made at the council that a sessional room for the borough magistrates was required, his directors desired him to intorm the council that they would be happy to treat with them for the Public Hall for that purpose, and if necessary, for all corpora- tion accommodation. The application was referred to the Council. The next business was to receive applications for the appointment of inspector of nuisances. Thirty-nine were sent in. The Chairman suggested before considering the applications that in addition to the salary of £ 80 paid to the inspector of nuisances he should have the use of the house rent-free at the Manure Depot, and be required to reside in that I neighbourhood. A great deal of inspection was required there. The rent of the house was about ¡ £ 14 a-year. The committee signified their ap- proval ef the proposition. The following is the list of applicants :—Charles Green, warder, county gaol, Ruthin; Robert Williams, P.C., Bryn Issa Terrace, Wrexham H. G. Jones, Queen-street, Rhyl; E. H. Salisbury, gas inspector, Chester; Alexander James- son, Preston; A. B. Butterick, Rotheram; Henry Wardle, Toxteth Park, Liverpool; Charles Sinclair, Birmingham; W. S. Wood. Birkenhead; Abraham Evans, schoolmaster, Corwen; William Hughes, Disley, Cheshire; James Roberts, P.C., Crewe; David Higgins, Wrexham; George Davonport, Coedpoeth; Robert J. Williams, Crewe; John Davies, Liverpool; John Clayton, Seaeombe J. Naylor, Bradford; W. Weaver, Birkenhead James Blakeney, Manchester; Daniel Jones, Ruabon-road, Wrexham; James Barrett, Everton, Liverpool; Robert Ford, Manchester; S, Parry, Castletown, Moss, J. Barry O'Callaghan, Liverpool; Alfred Crouch, Hull; Jno. Mackenzie, R.E.; Henry Smallridge, Liverpool; J. Brown, Rhosddu; Gomer Davies, 6, Regent-street, Wrexhsm; Jno. C. Moor- com, Minera; Thomas Henry Moor, Chester; Jno. Arthur Lewis, Wrexham Fechan Thos. Williams.. P.C., Llanwrst; Ralph Johnson, Barrow-in-Furness Alexander Armstrong, King's Lea Cottage Edward Hopwood, Mold; Richard Woosnam, Wrexham; George C. Griffith, Wrexham. The names having been read, Mr Shone proposed that the Council be recommended to appoint Mr David Higgins. It was usual on occasions of this kind that applicants should be furnished with testimonials as to charac- ter. The deputy town clerk had not thought fit to furnish any, because he presumed it waa unneces- sary, and he (Mr Shone) confidently recommended him as in every way qualified to fulfil the duties of the office.-Alderman Beale seconded the motion. The Committee then sifted the several applications, and ultimately resolved to recommend the names of eight candidates to the Council.—A resolution to plant a quick-set hedge along No. 3 wall at the new cemetery, at a ccst of £8 10s, to protect the cemetery grounds against the incursions of Welsh sheep, and also to replace some young trees which had decayed, at an expense )f X9 13s, was adopted a,fter some discussion.—Some other matters were disposed of, and the meeting broke ujf.

THE ROYAL VISIT TO INDIA. The Lord Mavor and Corporation of London waited on the Prince of Wales at Marlborough House, on Saturday, to present an address on the subject of the visit of his royal highness to India. The prince, in acknowledging the address, said that if the result of his visit should conduce to unite the various races of Hindostan in a feeling of loyalty to the Queen, attach- ment to our country, and of goodwill to each other, one great object would at least have been gained. Several gentlemen forming part of the suite of the prince left London for Brindisi on Saturday night. Dean Stanley preached on Sunday at Westminster Abbey, and asked the prayers of the congregation and the country for the Prince of Wales during his voyage, also that he may sympathise with the people of India, and receive their sympathies in return; and that he mav come home to his mother, his wife, his little children, and the country with God's blessing resting upon him. The Prince left London on Monday evening. Prior to his departure his Royal Highness received from the Evangelical Alliance an address intimating that. they would request the prayers of Christians generally for God's protection and blessing, to which the 'Prince caused a suitable reply to be sent. The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived about eight o'clock at Charing Cross Station, where their departure was witnessed by a large number of their personal friends. They travelled by a special train to Dover, where, after receiving an address from the Corporation, they embarked on board the specially prepared Castalia, in which they crossed the Channel to Calais. It was a moonlight night and the sea was nearly smooth. Their Royal Highnesses parted at Calais, and the Princess, with others of the party, returned to England. The Prince went on to Paris. Very few persons, other than officials, were gathered together to receive the Heir Apparent. Lord Lyons was on the platform, and the Perfect of Police. Shortly before the arrival of the train Marshal Mac- Mahon drove up. with other gentlemen, all in shooting attire. The Prince, on descendin g from the train, shook hands heartily with the Marshal and Ljrl Lyon. Immediately after he droTe ) c Lord L\'ons' carriages to the Hotel Bristol, where apartments had been prepared for him. On Tuesday afterno,n, he called upon the Grand Duchess Cons'tantine r RttSsia, and in the evening Lord Lyons entertained t' A Prince at dinner. Some of the trinte's suite, including the Special Correspondent c'j Times, left on the previous night for Milan. T Prince's suite comprises the Duke of Sutherland, Alfred Paget, Lord Aylesford, General Probyn, G ^ral KnoiiyS) Lord Suffield, Lord Charles Beresfor j^Qrd Carington, and Sir Bartle Frere. r Evince visited Marshal MacMahon at the Elyse'e /^dnesday, and afterwards received the President tihe Hotel Bristol. The weather has been bad during tihe Hotel Bristol. The weather has been bad during t'è Prince's short stay in Paris. All day it rained in torrents. The Prince of Wales drove out in the after noon. Many persons called at the Hotel Bristol rAnd left their names, chiefly English residents in PariA and members of the 'French aristocracy. The Prince started at a quarter-past eight, accompanied by Lord Lyons, to the railway station. His Royal Highness 19ft b,.> the 8.40 train direct for Turin Great preparations are being made at Athens for he reception of the Prince on the 18th in it.

Another serious shooting case has been partially investigated at the Liverpool police court. Dennis Biggins, a labourer, while on his way to work, early on Wednesday morning, was shot through the neck by a person on the opposite side of the street, who immediately ran away. The man, named James Garrity, was pursued and captured, in his pocket being found a revolver, four chambers of which were loaded. Prosecutor, who was said to be in a dangerous condition, deposed that he and the prisoner quarrelled some months ago, and had not spoken to each other since. Garrity was remanded for a week, Biggins being removed to the hospital. x J 1.

\I;EX. r Â}I RACES. Stewards: Sir W. W. Y.'yiui, Bart., M.P., The Hon. G. T Kenyon, A. Peel, Esq, T. L. FitzHugh, Esq, CaptainP. M. Owen, E. Hardcastle, Esq, Harold Lses, Esq, C. Boycott Wight, Esq, Peter Walker, Esq. Handicappers: Messrt Weatherby. Judge, and Clerk of the Scales: Mr F. Minton Starter: Mr B. W. Hicks. Clerk of the Course: Mr J. B. Murless. Secretary: Mr E. Manners. These races were held yesterday (Friday) on the course near the railway station. Considerable im- provements have been carried out by the commit- tee since the last autumn meeting. A new saddling paddock was constructed immediately in front of the stand; and a weighing room was improvised by roofing in the space between the old build- ing used as a weighing room and the stand, a very much more convenient place for the clerk of the scales and those who had business with him. The course was in good condition, and the races were, generally speaking, good, but there was a falling off in the fields as compared with last year. The morning opened cold and gloomy; but the sky cleared during the afternoon, and although cold the weather was dry and seasonable. The following is the return of the running :— The PRINCIPALITY STAKES (welter handicap) of 50 sovs., for 3 yrs old and upwards winners after the publication of the weights (Oct. 7th, at 10 a.m.) to carry 7lbs extra; gentlemen riders, professionals 5Ibs extra. About six furlongs. Mr W. R. Walker's Blue Bull, 3yrs, lOst 51b W. Daniels 1 Mr Davenport's Lancaster 4yrs. list Owner 2 Mr W. Blount's Snowdrop", 5yrs, lost H lh J. Budd 3 Sir E. Buckley's b h by Wynnstay-The Witch, 6yrs, lOst 121b Hopwood 0 The field kept pretty much the same throughout the course. Blue Bull, which was made favourite, leading, hotly pursued by Lancaster. After an exciting race at the finish, Blue Bull won by a neck, half a length between second and third. The DENBIGHSHIRE STAKES of 40 sovs added to a Sweep- stakes of 5 sovs each for starters (second horse to save his stake), for bona tide hunters. Four yrs old, list 71b; five yrs, list 121b; six yrs and aged, 12st. Winners once, 71b extra; twice, or once of 50 sovs, lolb extra; once of 100 sovs, lilb extra. Maidens at the time of entry allowed 71b. Entrance 1 sov each to the Race Fund (the only liability for non-starters). About 24 miles on the flat. Mr H. Lowe's Black Art, 12st lCst Mr G. Lowe 1 Mr G. Dodson's Adieu, 12st lost MrG. P. Wilson 2 Mr Lloyd's Betsy B, 13st lSSlb Capt. Holyoake 3 Mr E. Tliornewill's Booty, aged list 71b,Capt. Baldwin 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Adieu, 3 to 1 agst Booty, 6 to 4 agst Black Art.—Adieu made play with Booty next, Black Art third, and Betsy B fourth. They ran thus for some distance, when Black Art drew up to the leader and went to the fore, the favourite dropping into third place. Betsy B improved her position, and after a closely contested race, Black Art won by a head; same distance between second and third. The WREXHAM STAKES (handicap) of 5 sovs. each (2 ft. to the fund), with 50 sovs. added, for 3 yrs old and upwards; winners after the publication of the weights (Oet. 7th, at 10 a.m.), to carry 71b extra; about one mile and a quarter; 12 subs. Mr Davenport's Uncle Tom, 6 yrs, 8st 12lb Britton 1 Mr W. K. Walker's Blue Bull, 3 yrs, 7st 71b W. Downes 2 Betting: 6 to 4 against Blue Bull. Uncle Tom took the lead, and kept it to the close of the race, winning by a length and a half. The HUNTERS' AND YEOMANRY PLATE of 20 sovs (second horse to receive 1 sov out of the stake), for horses that been regularly hunted with any pack of hounds during the seasou 1874-5, or orilled in any Yeomanry Corps in 1874-6 (certificate from the Sergeant-Major of the troop to be produced at the time of entry). Four yrs, 12st; five yrs, 12st 51b; six yrs aud aged, 12st 71b; maidens allowed 71b. About two miles on the flat. Entrance lsov each to the Race Fund. Mr B. Giles's Lancewood, aged, 12st W. Giley 1 Mr J. N. Moore's Hussar, aged, 12st 71b Mr Treweut 2 Mr Pitman's Chicory, 5yr.s list 121b Mr Whalley 3 Mr R. Ellis's Old Boots, aged 12st W. Barratt 0 Mr E. Thornewill's Bovty, aged, 12st Capt. Baldwin 0 Mr G. Bright's Craven, Syrs, list 121b W. H. Lowe 0 Mr T. Maddocks's Joliii Brown, aged 12st .Ward 0 Mr T. Bowles's The Toad, 4yrs, 12st Owner 0 Betting 2 to 1 afterwards 6 to 4 ags Hussar, 2 to 1 agst Lancewood, 6 to 1 agst John Brown, Craven, or Booty 7 to 1 agst Chicory. Old Boots led off a short distance; but afterwards fell back to the field and Lancewood tcok first place, and although hotly pressed by the other favourite was not collared, winning by two lengths a bad third. The TBADESMEN'S PLATE of 50 sovs, for all ages. Two yrs, 7st 31b tiirue yrs, 8st 101b four, 9st lib five and upwards, 9st 31b mares and geldings allowed 31b. The winner to be sold by auction for loo sovs, and the surplus divided in the usual manner. It entered to be sold for 80 sovs, aliowed 5lb; 50 sovs, 71b; 30 sovs, 141b. About six furlongs. Entrance < sovs each to the Race Fund. Mr W. K. Walker's Tricotrine, 5yrs, Sst 121b .C. Payne 1 Mr H. Davenport's Blue Rock, 5yrs, 8st 31b, carrried 8st 41b Britton 2 Mr James Bredin's Tocher, 4yrs, Sst 71b W. Botteras 3 Mr Davies's Miss Guy, Syrs, 7st 71b W. Stevens 0 Betting: G to 4 agst, afterwards even on Blue Rock; 6 to 4 afterwards 7 to 4 agst Tricotrine; 4 to 1 agst Miss Guy and 8 to 1 agst Tocher. Tocher led for a long distance, Tricotrine next, and Blue Rock third. Tricotrine soon afterwards went to the front, and maintained the lead to the close, winning easily. Tocher was third, and Miss Guy fourth. The WYNNSTAY STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 25 sovs added (second horse to save his stake), and the winner to subscribe 3 sovs to the Race Fund, for horses that have been regularly hunted with Sir W. \V. Wynn's, the Cheshire, Mevnell, Albrighton, Shropshire, Ludlow, Wheatland, United North and South Staffordshire Hounds, during the season 18;4-75. Four yrs olds, 12st; five yrs, 12st 51b; six and aged, 12st 71b. Winners of any steeple chase, hurdle or flat race, in 1874 or 1875 of the value of 4u sovs or upwards, 71b extra. Maidens at the time of entry allowed 71b. About two miles on the flat. Mr E. Hughes's Harmony, aged, 12st 71b H. Lowe 1 Mr J. H. N. Moore's Hussar, aged, 13st .Trewent 2 Betting: Even agst Hussar; and 3 to 1 agst, before the close of the race 5 to 4 against Har- mony. Harmony showed play for some distance, but was presently overhauled by Hussar, and the pair ran abreast a good way round the course but presently Hussar, showed signs of fatigue, drop- ping away behind; and though he struggled to overtake the leader, he was unsuccessful, and Harmony iinished the race two lengths before Hussai-. A MATCH, quarter of a mile; catch weights. Mr J. Parry's Gameboy, 6yrs Mr J. Jones'* Crinoline, aged 1 Betting: 3 to 1 agst Crinoline. Gameboy b 0 the best of the race throughout, and won in a cant .ø..

Major-General !sir Garnet Wolselev is oiutre r~ resume duty at the War Office on his return f Natal, from Mr Gladstone has returned to Hawarden, w he is busily engaged in work which he intimates is f re .,e in arrear. ,Tea The annual meeting of the council of the TT Kingdom Alliance was held at Manchester on 1 Mr B. YVhitworth, M.P., presiding. Sir Wilfrid in moying a resolution, affirming the princip af Permissive Bill, congratulated the Alliance t h^0 Parliament in which their opponents were so ,a a retrograde step had been made, Mr Burt, M P°D° Mr Sullivan supported the resolution, ,411 adopted. In tho evening the annual meetir!. 10 in the Free Trade Hall, Mr Hugh Mas. Ig vi'as held Cardinal Manning moved a resolution call: in presidiag. ment to deal promptly with the liquor "ifaffi Eminence took occa.-ion to remark that r r the legislature on this question was due '7 ot being under a great dominant influence j i. -n.- AI 1 wtnea had baen allowed to grow up withm the lss; .f Wilfrid Lawson seconded, and Mr Ailer rs" ?^ the motion, which was adopted. l> M"P" SU1 Ported TRADES UNION CONGRESS.—This mall; opened in Gtagow oo Mo,J. i%s&$*ss, i the committee on federation had and that its scheme would b, cir f labcurs> amongst the tn.de societies. K "JgeJ » co^ labour laws, h, remarked that t> ±r"°gnto rfe°fc „ rose measures had placed the working ma on a positu >q of P equa ity of wealth wh ch so m0 J J wci king man desired but 011 aQ of^w_with his superiors. e m r & 0j coagress afterwards elected their officers a pr, whfch was not complied without an exh goma iust f considerable difference of inioQ A al di hostile leenng was mam tovvards tfie p„iiamea^ committee. Mr Jo' Jn Battesb havi P been ele^J thenew present of the Congr^ upoaC^ Howell to ref^ thv, a flual rep0l.t o{ the parliamentary- committee. Th. th ,tgentleman accordingly did. The document was of g' eat length, and referred, upon the whole, with s'itisfar ;tion to the action 0f the Governmant last session ia cor .nection with the labour laws, at the same time \nd\C .ting directions in which it was consi- dered tb At llg; Nation might still take place with ad- vantage^ h -t t'ne sitting on Tuesday, the president- de- livered his: inaugural address, after which a motion was su jjnittoMj by Mr Howell for tendering a vote of thanks I **0 the H .eme Secretary. This elicited a strenuous op- position and a long' discussion ensued upon a ( i ectly negati1 /e amendment. A memorial to the Chaiiu Lot ? £ the E xchequer, setting forth the necessity for the intro- ducti on of a measure which should so amend the Trade* UiM-ons Acts as to place trades unions on the fame fo )t- ing as friendly societies with reference to the proteciion at their funds, was adopted, A resolution wss 1 adopted in favour of a measure making employers liable to pay compensation for injuries sustained by workmen in the discharge of their duties, and in cases of fatal ac- cidents to compensate their families. Resolutions were adopted, on Wednesday, m favour of a reform of the jury laws in the interests of the working classes; to the effect that the summary jurisdiction of magistrates should be considerably curtailed calling for the appointment of stipendiary magis- trates in suppression of the lay magistrac and urging that the factory and workshops acts shuuld be simplified, consolidated, and extended to all young chil- dren and women employed in woikshops and manufac- tories; that regulations should be made whicii bnould lead to the proper registration and sanitary impioveiiient of such establishments, and that there should be an increase in the number of factory inspectors. The speakers on the latter resolution iLduded two females representing London workwomen. Ia the evening there was a maw meeting of wocking men. M"

WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The usual! meeting of the guardians was held on Thursday, when there werepresent—Captain Griffith-Boscawen chairman), Mr S. T. Baugh (vice-chairman), Captain White; Messrs C. Belmont, G. Bradley, Samuel, Maurice Hughes, E. T. Williams, B. Stokes- Roberts, G. E. Woodford, J. Burton, J. Beard, D. Basbotham, H. Lees, Evan Hughes, Gomer Roberts, C. W, Parsonage, J. Beale, E. Rowland, A. W. Edwards, A. Sutton, J. Jones, Samuel Maddoeks, and E. Evans. A letter was read from Miss Liptrot, mistress of the girls' school, in reference to the recent report of Dr. Chutterbruck on the state of the schools. The mistress thought that the report was a reflection on her teaching and was not borne out by facts. It was her first unsatisfac- tory report during nine years service under the board, and she wished therefore that a committee of investigation should be appointed to go into the question. The Rev. J. Dixon also wrote a long letter in vindication of the mistress and adduced facts to show the progress the school was making. He invited the guardians to visit the schools themselve and test the accuracy of the report. Captain White said he had visited the schools with other guardians, and what they saw was very satisfactory. He had heard that the inspector looked at some sewing, and having observed a dropped stitch, pronounced it bad (laughter). He proposed that the letters read with the three last reports be forwarded to the Local Government Board, with a letter asking the reasons why the school was pronounced unsatisfactory.-The Chairman said the inspector had only been in the school about an hour altogether.—Mr Lees seconded the resolution, and it was unanimously agreed to.—The Clerk (Mr J. Oswell Bury) then read the calls for the forthcoming half-year as follow:— Due Due Nov 4, Jan 6, Nov 4, Jan 6, Parishes. 1875. 1876. Parishes. 1875. 1876. z x JE Shocklach Church. 30 28 Gresford. 200 123 Shocklach Oviatt.. 30. 27 Gwersyllt 287 200 Abenbury Fawr 30 28 Holt 200 112 Acton 32. 30 Hay 80. 40 Allington 150 100 Marchwiel 100 63 Bersham 200 120 Minera 128 100 Bieston 16 10 Pickhill 40 32 Borras Hovah 14. 10 Kidley 10. 8 Borras Riffre 6 4 Royton 22 20 Broughton 200 154 Ruabon .1000 612 Brymbo 200 147 Sesswick 20. 13 Burton 200 154 Stansty 116 100 Cacca Dutton 10. 9 Sutton 40. 23 Dutton Diffeth 18. 14 Wrexham Abbot. 116 100 Dutton-y-bran 22 20 Wrexham Regis 456 300 Erlas 20 16 Abenbury Fechan. 10 7 Erthig 25 15 Bangor 80 55 Esclusham Above. 80 55 Erbistock 30 28 Eaclusham Below. 200 176 Threapwood. 20 10 Eyton 40. 30 Worthenbury loo 68 Gourton 10 9 The total amount of the calls this half-year is £ 7,773 against X9,647 last year, showing them to be.21,874 less. The statement gave much satis- faction to the guardians.—Mr Evan H-aghc-s asked if all the money ordered by the magistrates to be paid to the union for the maintenance of parents, &c., was collected. He proceeded to cite a case in point, and Mr Lewis, the collector, was called in to vindicate himself, but as Mr Hughes could not give the names of the parties, he was advised to make inquiries and bring the matter forward again.— Canon Lennon wrote to say the Roman Catholic girl Conwell could be received in the Pantasaph Industrial School upon terms fixed by the guardians. Some of the guardians thought that as the girl's eyes were afflicted, she ought to go in an eye infirm ary.-After some discussion, the Master was ordered to make some inquiries about the Industrial Home and obtain a report on the case from Dr Dayies.The number in the house was stated to be 220 against 206 in the corresponding week of last year; vagrants relieved, 22. HARVEST THANKSGIVING AT THE PARISH CHURCH, WREXHAM.—On Wednesday, English harvest thanksgiving services were held at the Parish Church, and it was announced that the offerings would be devoted to the Rhyl Convalescent Home. Considerable pains had been taken by a number of ladies of the congregation in adorning the various portions of the sacred edifice in a manner suitable to the occasion; and the way in which this agree- able task has been executed reflects the highest credit on all concerned. The communion table was ornamented with a cross composed of rich purple lowers, with a cluster of white flowers at the cross- bar on either side of this symbol of our faith were vases of flowers and in the centre of the table a dish of grapes between miniature sheaves of corn, the whole having a pretty effect. The communion rails were decorated with moss, flowers, and crosses of corn, with a sickle in the centre one; the choir- stalls were ornamented with ears of corn, leaves and flowers, &c., intermixed; the pulpit was dressed in very elaborate style, somewhat after the fashion of St. Mark's, bunches of black and white grapes were attached to the sides; ears of corn, with berries and leaves, encircled the pannelling, while at the foot were plants in pots, apples, more grapes, and a fringe of corn. On the lectern much labour had been bestowed, the leading idea being to remind the spectator of Christ the bread of life. To carry ont this idea more effectively a loaf was introduced, above which. hung a cluster of purple grapes and below it was a cross composed of ears of corn. Mosses, berries, flowers, and fruit com- pleted the embellishment. The chancel rails were prettily festooned and adorned with fruit and flowers; while lying spread out on either side of the steps were some fine specimens of a well-known edibles the produce of the field and garden. The reading desk was beautified with garlands of flowers, ears of corn, grapes, and ivy-leaves. The massive columns of the nave were enwreathed with evergreens, and round the gas pillars were twined bands of laurel and ivy-leaves with ears of corn and flowers intermingled. The font had received quite as much attention as the lectern which it faces at the opposite end of the centre aisle. Sheavep. of corn with a belt of flowers and moss occupied, the basin, while from the sides were suspended strings of fruit consisting of grapes, pears, and apples, the latter being remarkably fine. At the foot of the font and also round the sides were a number of beautiful dahlias ahd other flowers, the tout ensemble being rich and effective. The window-sills were converted into flower beds, dahlias, ears of corn, and berries being chiefly con- spicuous. The front of the organ gallery was festooned with evergreens, and suspended on the walls were the usual emblems of the Trinity in Unity, worked in leaves and flowers. The porch was festooned 'and the arch of the inner door bor- dered with evergreens, garlands were hung upon the walls, some foliage plants added to the general effect, and a large illuminated text met the eye on entering the church, the words being, The Bread of Life." The following ladies contributed to the decorations:—Stalls in chancel, Mrs Howell, Mrs and Miss Felton; altar rails and table, Mrs and the Misses Lewis, Miss McCdrrol, and Miss Potter; pulpit, Mrs Thomas, Misses Boden and Miss Beale; reading desk, Miss Williams; font, Mrs E. Davies and Miss Broughton; rails, Miss Buckton and Miss Glascodine; the centre aisle gases, Mrs Tench, the Misses Beeches, Miss Long, and Dr, R. W. J Evans; side gases, Miss Haldane and Miss Iron lectern, Mrs Eyton-Jones; corona, Misses Murless and Miss Potter; porch, Mr W. Williams and Quarter-Master Stevens, R.D.M. windows, Misses Whiting and Misses Heywood. The services of the day commenced with the celebration of the holy communion at 8 a.m., the Sunday school teachers and district visitors being specially in. vited. There was a very large congregation at the evening service. Prayers were read by the Vicar of Wrexham; the Rev. J. 'Dixon read the first, and the Rev. H. Rees, M.A., vicar of Conway, the second lesson. The choral portions of the service were rendered in a creditable style, the anthem being" 0 Lord, how manifold are Thy works." The harvest hymn, We plough the fields and scatter was sung before the sermon, which was preached by the Vicar of Conway, who took as his text, Mark, 11th chapter and 22nd verse, from which he preached a thoughtful discourse, the object of which was to show that the theories of philosophers and men of science, however op- posed to Revelation, and not unfrequently to each other, ought never to shake the faith of those who believe in God and accept the authority of Holy Scripture. At the close of the sermon, the vicar announced from the reading desk that the thank-offerings would be devoted to Rhyl Con- valescent Home, trusting the congregation would evince their gratitude for the blessings of an abun- dant harvest by contributing liberally towards the funds of so charitable an institution. The following 'are the amounts of the offertories :—Early service, 14s lid evening service, X18 Os 2jd. The hymn, Great Giver of all good, to Thee again was sung in Conclusion, and a spirited voluntary was played as the congregation retired from the church. Mr Simms presided at the organ.