Wrexham Guardian

—— MR. HARRISS' CONCERT. Mr. Edwin Ilan-iss commenced his twelfth season with a very excellent concert in the Public Hall on Friday evening last. There was a preponderance of instrumental pieces, solos being given by Miss Bessie Waugh on one of Collard and Collard's grands, by Mr. Harriss on an harmonium, by Mr. John Thomas (harpist to Her Majesty the Queen), and by Mr. C. A. Stephenson on the violin. The vocalists were Madame Edith Wynne, Mr. W. H. Cummings, and Mr. Lewis Thomas (bass). The audience, which was large, repre- sented most of the county families. The orchestra looked very pretty with its adornment of beautiful plants. The programme was an unusually long one, containing one and twenty pieces, twenty of which were performed with a number of other pieces in response to cncoras. However, though long, the programme was interesting and enjoyable through its diversity and the excellency of the selected pieces. Part I. opened with a duet for piano and harp, the author of which was Mr. John Thomas. It was entitled u Lucia," and a veiy pretty, light piece it was, and at its conclusion elicited a hearty round of applause. There was a second duet for harp and piano, the piece selected being Weber's "Invitation a la Valse." The music produced by the two instru- ments was most chaste and beautiful, and attention and a. trained ear were necessary to a proper appreciation of both performances, but, unfortunately, late arrivals, both after the opening of the concert and also after the interval, caused interruptions which were far from pleasing. In about the middle of the first part Mr. John Thomas ;[1ve a solo. He again played a piece of his own composition entitled "Joyous and pensive." A very pretty fantasia it was, and as may be supposed, it received perfect interpretation in the hands of its author, who is a master of his instrument. The pen- sive part was beautifully illustrated by the low under rippling which just reached the ear amidst the play of sweet chords. Towards the end of the second part Mr. Thomas gave a couple of Welsh melodies, The plains of Rhuddlan," and the immortal piece The March of the Men of Harlcch." This solo was also well per- formed, and, of course, loudly applauded. Mr. Thomas is a consummate player, and we believe he would be most warmly received by another Wrexham audience. Miss Waugh is as clever a pianist as we have met for a long time. We have had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Charles Halle and his great competitor Mr. Charles Fowler, and a number of their pupils," and although Miss Waugh does not attach to her name "pupil of Mr. Charles Halle," or anybody else, she would be a credit and honour to any such. She has a crisp touch and manipulates in a masterly manner. She gave a couple of selos in addition to two duets with Mr. Thomas, and a part in a grand duo with Mr. Harriss. Miss Waugh has undoubtedly been before the public a considerable time, and has learnt a lesson which many professional pianists will not learn—that is to play pieces which can be appreciated for their music as well as for their difficulty of execution, by an audience such as is met with in a provincial town. She gave as her first solo Cotsford Dick's Seconde Bouree and Jules de Sivrai's "Souvenir de Versailles," and as her second a Caprice de concert," by Joachim liaff. These pieces, whilst difficult to perform, possess music which an ordinary ear can appreciate, and the consequence was that Miss Waugh was not only applauded but encored, notwithstanding that she presided at the piano nearly the whole of the evening. Miss Waugh played without music, such undoubtedly being superfluous to a iady who has practised her solos so much as Miss evidently had hers, passing as she did from minor to major very frequently, and with a facility and correctness remarkable. W hilst speaking of the instru- mentalists we had betiar include Mr. Harniss and Mr. Stephenson. Mr. Harriss was down for a solo on the har- monium, which included a piece from Verdi's "II Tro- vatore," and Planquette's Les Cloches de Corneville," also taking part in a grand duo on the pianoforte (" Andante et allegro Mariznele," by Thalberg). We have had reason to speak of Mr. Harriss's ability on various occasions, and as it is well known it will he sufficient perhaps to say that Mr. Harriss did his parts most successfully, and was rewarded with much ap- plause. Mr. Stephenson has a. local reputation as a bandmaster, and is not unknown as a viol.,nist-tli,t difficult but perfect instrument, which a great musician of old said it would take a lifetime to learn how to play. He gave but one solo; I Lombardi" (Singelee), and his execution of it brought forth an encore, in response to which he gave "The Last Rose of Summer" and Home, Sweet Home." Mr. Stephenson has obtained an enviable mastery over the violin, and in all pro- bability has not an equal in this district, but, as has been said, it takes a lifetime to master the violin. In speak- ( ing of the vocalists we will first mention Madame Edith Wynne. Her first appearance was in Guonod's air, "Far greater in his lowly state." She sang without I music, and with professional skill ar.d finish, but her j articulation was poor and her marxnei far from pleasing. I With all deference we must say there was a touch of affectation in her style, which marred to some extent her rendering of the beautiful air from Let Bcinc de Saba. Later on she sang "Clychau Aberdovey." She j again had no music. Mr. Thomas accompanied with ] the harp, the song being one of his collection. Madame j Wynne sang again with great ability and much success, receiving a loud encore, as might have been expected. I The passage in which the un, dav, tri, pcdicar, &c., I occurred was very effectively rendered, the crisp notes of the harp adding materially to the effect. As an I encore she sang a song very much like The IdJe Days of Summer Time," and in this also she was very much applauded. Her other songs were, "The Country Lsse" (words 1(;20) and "Gydar Wawr," another of Mr. John Thomas's collection. The latter was a very pretty song, and had it not been so late in the evening there certainly would have been an irresistable cncorc. Mr. Lewis Thomas gave a coaple of songs, one of Debdin's "The lass that loves a sailor," and the well- known "Non piu Andrai." Mr. Lewis Thomas's voics is rather rough, and not of very large compass, but he sang with finish. However, we have heard the aria from Le Nozzidi Figaro" done in a much better manner. Notwithstanding, Mr. Lewds Thomas received his share of applause. We have left the favourite of the evening until the last. Mr. W. H. Cummings has the independence of few professionals in the selection of his songs, and certainly his sweet voice and perfect articulation enables him to give a beauty to all he attempts. The gem of the evening was his first song, or rather hyinn. All remember either hearing, and most likely singing "The Better Land," very beautiful words found in most Sunday School hymn books. Mr. Cummings sang to the old tune these old and touching words as they have been rarely sung before, and as he proceeded with the question of ti-.P- child as to Where is the better land" there was a stillness and attention amongst the audience rarely witnessed. Every word was distinctly- heard, and the sentiment of the song was very beautifully interpreted. The mother's reply was equally good, and was sang with a tenderness and true pathos not often heard. As a second solo Mr. Cummings sang The Death of Nelson" in fine style. A louci cncorc was responded to with the old song Sally in our Alley," in wiiich Mr. Cummings accompanied himself. The whole of the pieces were sung with Mr. Cummings' usual ability and success. The trio, "Merry Elves," was omitted. The others avid the duet went well, and was much appreciated. The whole concert was a success, we should think, in everv respect. Without doubt it was musically, and Mr. Harriss must be con- gratulated on opening his twelfth season with such a. good miscellaneous concert. Madame Patey has been engaged for Mr. next concert in November, and those who intend accepting the treat which is promised in one of the greatest of singers would facilitate arrange- ments by communicating with Mr. Harriss. It is need- less to say that there is a great expense attached to such concerts as are provided by Mr. Harriss, in addition to much trouble and anxiety, and all should do their utmost to support him ia his yearly efforts to bring into our little town the highest vocal and instrumental talent in the musical world.

F T FIRST DENBIGHSHIRE RIFLE j VOLUNTEERS. The Shooting of the A. and B. Companies of the First Denbighshire iiifle Volunteers took place on Tuesday and Wednesday the A. Company firing on Tuesday, and B. Company on the following day. Tuesday was a very bad day for shooting, fog lying heavily. Wednag- day was slightly better. Captain Yorke filled the post of umpire to the satisfaction of all, and kindly supplied hot coffee for the men en the field, the officers of the companies supplying sandwiches. The following are the scores :— A. COMJIANOEXT J. DLVEREUX I'UGH'.S COJIPAXY. Prize Xu. 1.—Lieut.-Col. Sir W. W. Wynn's Prize, value 1:5. To be competed for by all members o: the cor lis. Seven shots at 200 and 500 yards. 2'ii) 5-0 Tot: Private F..5oi'. f, ,<!i los -'7 ;!i ss Senrt. irmitli, ~i. 2G 28 54 Lance-Coivl. J. Edwards, 15s '!■> 2" 02 l'riv¡:,t,u J. J) t,rty- ]:I. 29 23 [;2 Lance-Corpl. K. Powell, 5s 28 21 49 I Highest aggregate a.t class firing, £ 1.—Private Fred. Jones, 3rd class, <57 2nd class, 00 total, 127. Prize No. 2.—Value, £ 10, given by the honorary mem- bers of the corps, and gentlemen and tradesmen of Wrexham. Open to a,11 members of the corps. flanges, tJO, 500, and 600 yards. Seven shots at each. ° 200 000 two Total, Sergt. J, Smith, £ ■' 26 30 18 74 Lauee-Corpl. J. ■•.dw-rds. £ i 26 25 23 74 26 25 19 70 Priv.ite G..Jo-.viU, £1. 2D 24 69 Private 11. To 20 2:3 is 68 26 24 IS 68 PiV.an-J.no-ei;, fill 28 24 14 t;(i •Sorgt. Jo:i 21 21 1$. >14 Private E. Ji.Av;n.i,d. •r> ■ 14 r, t I Private J. Doin-ny, '2 21 11 53 Prize No. 3.—Value, 25, given by Capt. Yorke. Open to all members of the corps. Ranges, 200 and 500 yards. Seven shots at each. 200 000 Total. Private IV Jones. £ 1 1 ~'s 27 25 52. i.aiice-CoH.i. K. IVwell, £ 1 25 25 50 f{er;rt. J. S^otli, 15s ':4 24 48 Private G. Juwitr, 1''8 27 20 47 Private XV. -jwuiiu. 7s. Cd 22 22 44 Lauea-C "vph J. tiu-.vards, 7s. 6d.. 25 17 42 Sc-rgt. C. -lOUCS, 5s 24 18 42 Ser^fc. T. Duvics, 5s 24 17 41 Recruits' Piize.—Value, £ 4, given by the gentlemen and tradesmen of Wrexham. Five shots at 200 yards. 200 17 16 F. If. J 0 12 T. Fleet. 7s. Cd lo W. T. Karv.'y, 7s. 6d 9 R. WriKhf. 5s 8 J. Lupt'.n, 5- 6 W. Davies, a- 4 W. Da vies, 5 2 B. CAPT. EVAX MORRIS' COMPANY. Prize No. 1.—Lieut.-Colonel Sir W. W. Wynn's prize, value £ 5. To be competed for by all member* of the corps. Seven shots at 200 and 500 yards. 200 5C0 Total. Sergeant H. U. Palmer, £ 1 10.^ 3o 25 55 Q H.-Sf-rst. J. Lees, £ £ 4 27 51 Corporal J. Koberts, 15s 23 28 51 sjer^etmt T. Woodvillc. lCs 25 25 5-> Corporal H. 0ones, 5s 27 J.6 43 Corporal H. 0ones, 5s 27 J.6 43 Highest aggregate at class firing. -Corporal H. Jones, Highest aggregate at class firing.—Corporal H. Jones, 3rd class, 01; 2nd class, (J3 total, 124. Prize No. 2.—Value £ 10, given by the honorary mem- bers of the corps, and gentlemen and tradesmen of Wrexham. Open to all members of the corps, flanges 200, 500, and 600 yards, seven shots at each. The oup to be won three times before it becomes the property of the winner. 20 500 600 Total Corporal R. silver cup vatua £ 10 lit. (presented by Capt. Evan Morns), tud 26 25 27 78 Corpnral J. Koberrs. £ 2. 30 26 21 77 Cel.-Servant H. Palmer, £ 1 10s. 28 21 29 76 Q.M.-Se.i.anr J. Lees, £ 1 28 24 20 72 Serjeant T. Woodville, 15s 23 21 22 CS Private J. Price, lots 20 22 13 55 B.mdsran 14. Jones, 7s. 6d 2? 16 16 54 Private F. Leece, 7s. fid 21 29 3 53 Private T. I'ritcliard, 5s 2(1 15 16 51 Private E. Hughes, 5s 22 4 21 47 Prize No. 3.—Value £ 5, given by Capt. Yorke. Open to all members of the corps. Ranges, 200, and 500 yards, seven shots at each. 200 5'0 TotaL Q.Til.-Se,-ge,viit J. Le(s. zCl 10s 29 25 54 Corporal J. Roberts. £ .1 27 25 52 Col. Sergeant H. P. Palmer, 15s. 27 25 li Corpo.-al H. JODes, 10- 2S 23 51 Private J. Price, 7s. f(I 25 25 50 Serjji-ant T. Woodville, 7s. 6d. 23 26 49 Bandsman K. Jones, 5s 23 24 47 Private T. Piitchard, 5s 26 15 41 Band Prize.—Value £ 5 5s., given by Peter Walker, Escp T>> be competed for by efficient members of the band. Five shots at 200 yards. 200 Bandmaster J. Jennings, £ 1 10s. 14 • B-i^Umari R. Joues, £ 1 10 E. Phcnnah. 15s 10 R. Roberts, 10s 10 C. Roberts, 7s. 6d. 9 C. Davies, 7s. 6d 9 A. C. Hugh, 5? 6 H. Charlton, 5s. 6 „ H. Joues, 5s 2 Recruits' Prize.—Value £ 4, given by the gentlemen and tradesman of Wrexham. Five shots at 200 yards. J. Price, £ 1 16 E. Williams, 15s 16 J..Toaes, 1(« 13 T. 7s. Gd 13 H. Barter, 7s. fid 13 John Davies, 5s 12 W. Dood, 5s 12 T. Roberts, 5s 11 Jaaies Davies, 5B 10 Special Priz.s.—Home cured ham presented by Mr. C. K. Benson, High-street, open to members of both companies, five shots at 500 yards. Colour-Sergt. H. H. Palmer, B Company, 22 points.

Placards, pi sting f.)d hand bills, plain or in colours, are pelted at the trxardian Office, 26, Hope-street, Wrexham, at most, reasonable terms, "nd with greatest promptitude.

BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before the Mayor, T. C. Jones, T. Painter, and A. C. Edwards, Esqrs. OBSTRUCTING THE FOOTPATH. Henrn Roberts, Hope-street, was summoned for ob- structing the footpath by leaving a quantity of goods on it. Inspector Higgins stated that on the 19th September he saw 15 sacks, five boxes, and several cheese outside the shop of Mr. Roberts, Hope-street. They remained on the footpath until one o'clock. He then went to the shop and acquainted the manager of the fact and stated he should have to take out a sum- mons against him. The footpaths were taken up very much tradesmen in this way. The Manager, in defence, said one of the employes was ill, and it being a busy day they could not well remove them before. He was rather astonished at the way in which Mr. Higgins came in. He was rather heated in manner, and said the things ought not to be there, and he should summon him. He would have thanked him if he had given them notice in the morn- ing. He had not been in the town long, and he sup- posed he should be better acquainted with the laws after a time. Mr. Higgins: How long have you been there ?— Defendant: Four or five months. Mr. Higgins Have I not called at the shop several tunes and cautioned the parties about the matter !— Defendant: I have not seen you. Mr. Higgins: Well, I have called at the shop but I say I have seen you. You say I came in in a heated manner; what do you mean —Defendant You said it was nothing to do with you whether I had a hand ill or not. Mr. Higgins Nor was it? Defendant: Well, no, but I only mention this to show that you were heated. The Mayor pointed out that undoubtedly the de- fendant was aware of the laws which existed in the town he came from. Defendant said he saw Mr. Higgins during the week and he said to him that he could summon someone every week if he wished. Mr. Higgins So I could. The Bench inflicted a fine of Is. and costs (total Ss.)

— THE ADJOURNED INQUEST. ————— The adjourned inquiry into the cause of the death of a male infant, of which a woman named Ellen Price, a j cook at Brynestyu, delivered under singular cir- cumstances on tue 2ord uit., was resumed at the; Feathers Hotel, on Wednesday, before Mr. B. H. Thelwall, coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr. Robert Lloyd, High-street, was the foreman. Ellen Price (the mother of the deceased child) was present, and, on ac- 1 count of her delicate state of health, was accommodated with a seat. The inquiry was also attended by Mr. D. C. C. W hue and Mr. Inspector Lindsay. The Witness called was 1 iiarivM, who s_ud I am a domestic servant at 8 Brynestyn. i know Ellen Price, who is cook at the establishment. Un Tuesday morning, the 23rd .September, about bail-past five or twenty minutes to six, i heard a noise as if tile cook had fallen out of bed. 1 went to her door and rapped, but I could not get in s as the door was locked. I listened some time, but could hear nothing and went back to my own room again. Aoout hali-an-hour later 1 heard the noise repeated and went mere and that time the cook, Eden Price, opened ihe do or. She said she was very ill, and 1 asked 1 waat was the matter, when she replied'that she was too ill and couldn't get up to do her work. I told her to go to bed ana then went and called the housemaid and < asked her to letch -Mrs. Dawson, wife of a labourer working in the neighbourhood. I went in my own room ] to dreas, and shortly afterwards heard the same noise again, and on going to the room I found her (Ellen 1 Price) lying on tHe fioor. The noise was different to what I liearu beiore, and I could tell that she had fallen 1 down. She asked me for some brandy, which 1 got her, ( and then assisted her into bed. I then left her and did not go there again. That is all I know. By the Coroner I saw her in a few days afterwards. I knew that she was very ill at the time. 1 was too i horrified, i scarcely know what I saw. The Coroner Did you swe if there was a baby ? ] Witness i saw there was something unusual—the room was in great confusion. Skehad been complain- 1 liu of suffering from rheumatic for some time past. 1 Tne Coroner Had you any suspicion at all that she was in the family way. Witness Weil, like other people, I thought she looked like it; but she said she was suffering from the ehects of rheumatic fever, wnicii caused dropsy and swole her very much. The Coroner She said she was suffering from dropsy. Witness: Y s, sir. The Coroner Did nt you see any baby-clothes ? Witness :0, sir. The Coroner Do you know whether she made any ? Witness No iSir, I don't. The (Joruot-r any one in the house, to your knowledge, taxed her with being in the family way ? W itaess 1 never heard a word about it, sir. Tile Coroner And you haven't heard her admit that sl1e V,:I.? Witness Xo, sir. The Coroner Did you see the child? Witness 1 don't know, sir. I saw something on the floor, a heap úf petticoats or I>omethillg. The Coroner You can't say whether you saw the child or not ? Witness No ir, I can't. I was too horrified. The Coroner: You had your own suspicions, I sup- pose ? Witness Yes, I had. A J uror Had she a bedroom to herself ? W itness Yes, sir, she had. She slept by herself. The Coroner Has she been attended by any medical gentleman to your knowledge ? W itness N ot that I am aware of, except that she sent to Shrewsbury some weeks ago for some medicine, but she didn't see a doctor—she wrote for it. The Coroner Did you see the letter? Witness No, sir. The Coroner How did you know she wrote ? W itness I saw the medicine. The Coroner You saw something in a bottle? W itness I saw two bottles of medicine. The Coroner Were the bottles labelled ? W itness Yes, sir, tuey were labelled; but I don't know what was on them. Emma Dawson, wiie of James Dawson, a labourer, formerly working at Captain Godfrey's, but at present out of work, said On Tuesday, the 23rd September, Miss Harroid, tne last witness, sent for me to go to Brynestyn. When I got there I went straight to Ellen Price's room. I saw tne room was in a terrible uproar. Ellen Price was in bed, and I asked her what was the matter, when she said she was very poorly, and wasn't able to come down to do her work. 1 told Mrs. Godfrey that Ellen Price was very ill, and had better have a doctor, and Mrs. Godfrey sent at once. I then went back and put her room straight, and that is all I did till Dr. Williams came. By the Coroner I did not see a child there, and had no suspicion of her naving a child. Used to go to Brynestyn twice a week to work in the laundry, and saw Ellen Price frequently, but had never suspected her or been in the family way. Ellen Price, in reply tu the Coroner, said she had no questions to ask Airs. Dawson. in reply to the Coroner, witness said she was at Brynestyn 0:1 Monday, the day before the 23rd, and sav, Ellen Price, vvuo complained of being poorly, which she was in the habit of being. Inspector Lindsay Didn t you think that she had had a childDid she teli you anything ? Witness No, sir. Mr. D.O.C. Wilde: Did she say nothing about it during the time you were straightening the room? Didn t she say anything about her having a child Witness No sir, nothing. Inspector Lindsay But from your experience as a mother of children hadn't you some idea that she had been confined? Witness Yes, sir, I had an idea. Inspector Lindsay i ou had some idea ? j Witness Yes, sir, I had. Mr. Wilde Did you ask her any questions ? Witness No. sir, I didn't ask her anything. By a Juror I was asked to go up to Brynestyn, as the cook was very ill, and I went. Dr. Richard Williams Ask was any doctor attending her ? The Coroner No medical gentleman has been attend- ing Ellen Price at all? Witness: No, sir, no more than that she sent for medicine to Shrewsbury. I saw the empty bottles and knew the children that fetched it. Ellen Price told me the medicine came from Shrewsbury, and I knew the children that fetched it from the station for her. The Coroner Did you see anything in the shape of baby clothes ? Witness Nothing at all, sir. Mr. Richard Williams, surgeon, Wrexham, was the next witness. The Coroner W ill you state, doctor, when you were called upon ? Dr. Williams About seven o'clock on Tuesday, the 23rd September. The Coroner You were called to go to Ellen Price. Dr. Williams Yes, to Brynestyn. When I arrived there I was shown up into the bedroom. The Coroner Shown to Ellen Price's room? Dr. Williams Ellen Price's room. I found her in bed, on her right side. The Coroner; Yes. Dr. Williams She was pale and exhausted—very pale and weak—and I asked her what had been the matter with herShe said she had been in dreadful pain all night. I then examined her, and found that she had recently been confined of a child. I asked Mrs. Dawson, who was in the room, to go for a stimulant for her. I asked her to go for some brandy for her, she was so very exhausted and weak. During the time Mrs, ) >a v.son was away, I said to Ellen Price, "Where's the child." The Coroner What did she say ? Dr. Williams: She said, "In that box," pointing to a box that was inside the room. The Coroner Did vou go to that box ? Dr. Williams Yes. The Coroner And found a male child ? Dr. Williams: And found a child, wrapped in a petticoat, lying on its back. The Coroner Found the child you afterwards made a post-mortem examination upon ? Dr. Williams Yes, the same child. The Coroner Dead ? Dr. Williams It was dead. yes. The Coroner Wrapped in what ? 1 )r. Williams I think it was a linsey petticoat. The Coroner Yes, well. Dr. Williams I put the child back into the box, and gave instructions for it to be left there until I com- municated with her again. I remained with her some time because she was very exhausted, and when L was safe I left her and came back to Wrexham. The Coroner When did vou see her 8.ain after that? Dr. Williams I saw her that evening again, I think —I know I saw her on the following morning. I gave information to the police on the following nwrning-I gave information to you and the inspector at the same time. The Coroner: You had'nt seen her before vou were called upon on the 22nd ? Dr. Williams I had never seen her before in my life. The Coroner No. Then on the 25th you made a post-mortem examination ? Dr. W iiliams Yes, by your direction. The Coroner Tell us the result, please. Dr. Williams The examination was made about thirty-four hours after the death of the child. I found it to be a male child well developed and un* do notedly at the full term of nine months. There weie 110 external marks upon the child except one—a bruise on t" top of the left temple a little larger than a •hilling. due Coroner Had that anything to do with the, cause of death ? Dr. Williams: No In my opinion it was not the cause of death. Underneath the scar there was con- siderable effusion of blood outside the skun, but there were no corresponding marks inside—no fracture or discoloration indde corresponding to the external mark. The brain was perfectly healthy, but a little congested with blood. The liver and all the other organs "hf the body were quite healthy. The Coroner All the other organs were healthy, I suppose ? Dr. Williams: Perfectly healthy. The chest was slightly arched—slightly developed The Coroner Naturally, or from any Dr. W iiliams Oh, no, naturally so'—slightly arched —and upon oponinsr the chest the lungs were sligh 1y crepitent and partially expanded. I took the usual means for testing whether the child had breathed or not. Coroner And you sav the child had breathed? Dr. Williams The child had breathed, still the lungs were not quite developed naturally, not quite to the full extent, being only partially inflated. I found the um- bilical cord had not been tied. The Coroner I believe it was lacerated ? Dr. Williams Torn—in my opinion it had been tore. The Coroner Not cut by a sharp instrument? Dr. Williams Xu, not cut by a sharp instrument. It was sixteen inches from the body of the child where it had been torn. There was sixteen inches of cord attached to the child. It is my opinion that the cause of death was hemorrhage from the cord, together with exposure. The Coroner Was there anything in the stomach ? Dr. Williams Just a little mucus. The Coroner No meat of any kind? Dr. Williams Oh, no. Perfectly empty, except a little mucus. The Coroner Was the child born alive ? Dr. William" The child had breathed. The Coroner Ah, but was it born alive ? You know what I mean. Was it capable of maintaining a serrate existence ? Dr. Williams: I think it must have had a separ^t existence for a few moments after the separation L, m the cord. The Coroner You believe the child was really bom alive ? Dr. Williams I do believe. The Coroner: How long do you suppose it lived? Can you form any idea ? Dr. Wimams A very short time, possibly not a minute. The Coroner Not a minute ? Dr. W iiliams No, a very sli dit hemorrhage from the cord will cause the death of a child. The Coroner How shall I put that. Death might have been caused— 0 Dr. Williams Almost immediately after the separa- tion of the cord. The Coroner Can you form any opinion as to how that cord became torn ? Did you ask her any questions? Dr. W ihianis No, she has told me nothing. The Coroner You haven't asked her anything? Dr. W iliiams Nothing except that I asked her how she came to have the child born, without assistance ? She said she was very ill, and didn't know what was the matter with her. The Coroner Then you are quite sure the child was born alive and had a separate existence from tne mother ? Dr. WTiliiams Yes, I think so. The Coroner You say the lungs were only partially inflated ? Dr. Williams They were only partially inflated, but all over the budy. The CoronerThe fact of the child dying instantly would account for the lungs being only partially inflated? Dr. Williams Yes. The Coroner There were no marks of violence about the body? Dr. Williams: Nothing, sir. I examined it very carefully. The Foreman': Supposing you had been present at the time, the child would have been living now ? Dr. Williams: Yes, to the best of my knowledge, the child would. The Coroner To the best of your knowledge if they had had proper assistance ? Dr. Wiiliams Yes, if they had had proper assistance at the time, I think the child would probably be alive. Mr. Lloyd (one of the jurors): Had you ever attended her before ? Dr. Williams No. Mr. Lloyd We were told at the last meeting that you had. The Coroner Yes, gentlemen, that's a mistake, and will"vi ■'»<"d. Dr. « lul«H1: I can rely ;upon you putting me right with these gentlemen ? The Coroner Yes, I will explain how that happened. It appears, gentlemen, that Mr. WTiiliams, after he bad come from Brynestyn, was at the police-office, and called me to him as I was walking up the street. He then mentioned^ the circumstance of his having been there, and of this child being found in a box. As I am told since, what he stated was that some of the servants had told him,—or had been talking together in the house—that Ellen Price had been complaining of suffer- ing from dropsy, or some other complaint, and in the hurry of the moment-having some other business to attend to—I misunderstood the doctor that he had been attending her himself, and that is how it appeared in the papers. I can only say that if it has caused you any annoyance, sir, I am extremely sorry for it. Dr. Williams Thank you, sir. It's all right, sir. The Coroner I thoroughly understood you to say that you had been attending her for dropsy, or some other complaint, but I was in a great hurry, and that is how the mistake occurred. I am very sorry if it hail caused you any annoyance. Dr. Williams It simply has been annoyance, sir— nothing else—no harm—these gentlemen have simply had the laugh at me! (Laughter.) In reply to the Coroner, the woman, Ellen Price (who was duly cautioned in the usual manner) said sue .iad nothing to say. Inspector Lindsay was then sworn. He said I went to Brynestyn on the 24th September. I did not go into Ellen Price's bedroom. I went there again, however on Monday last, the 29th ult., and searched some boxes in her room, but found no baby clothes of any kind. There being no further evidence, the Coroner addressed the observing that he was happy to say that cases of this description were not now of such frequent occurrence in this part of the country as formerly. Although in these cases public sympathy was generally evoked on behalf of r. woman placed :n a similar position to the woman, Ellen Price, still how- ever painful to the parties concerned, the law must take its course, ihe learned Coroner then proceeded to review the evidence, and lucidly pointed out-the various considerations to be weighed by the jury in arriving at their verdict. The room was then cleared, and after a brief consulta- tion, the jury returned a verdict to the effect that the deceased child was born alive on the 23rd day of Sep- tember, and died in consequence of hemorrhage caused by the accidental breakage of the umbilical cord, and by exposure to cold; and the jury were of opinion that Ellen Price did no wilful act to cause the death of the said child.

INTOXICANTS. Eliza I vers, a tramp, was charged with being drunk. P.C. lorgon said he found defendant in a closet in I Pentrefelin about two o'clock on Sunday morning. She was asleep and" very drunk. She promised to leave the town immediately, and on ¡ this condition she was discharged. I Ann GUinnc, a labouring woman, was charged with being drunk. I P.C. Daniels stated that about ten o'clock on Saturday night he found the defendant lying in Chester-road, and her language was most disgraceful. She nad to be earned to the bridewell. I Defendant said she had never been before the magistrates before, nor had she ever been locked up. was living in the town, and had done so for lo years. On Saturday she met some friends nom Moid, and what they gave her took eifect. fane got her living by washing, &c. Inspector Lindsay said he had received a letter from Jaspector Minshuli, 21101d, in which he said Lhe cie- leULumt had been before the Mold magistrates llJ til1l8S. Defendant stoutly denied this. The Bench, considering defendant had been locked up since Saturday, discharged her.

THE J CIa LISTS. Mr. E. H. Williams handed in the jury lists for Wrexham Regis and Wrexham Abbot. Air. Brunt, Belle ue, claimed exemption 011 the ground of being over age. The claim was allowed, and with this exception the list remains a:; before.

POLICE REGULATIONS.—By a new order the police in the town are in future to wear white gloves and no sticks. THE FREE SCHOOLS, HILL-STREET.—The annual examination by Majesty's Inspector look place on the 1st instant. Two hundred and eighty-one children were present. b WYNNSTAY BOWLING CLUB.—At a committee meeting, held on Monday week it was decided that the green should be closed on Friday, the closing game (a handicap sweepstakes) being then played. The usual closing supper, when officers and com- mittee for next season were elected, took place immediately after the game. MUNICIPAL MATTERS.—Several rumours are cur- rent with reference to the coming municipal elec- tion, but as we have heard of nothing definite, no good will be served by publishing them. We under- stand, however, that the retiring councillors, Mr. J. Oswell Bury (North Ward), Mr. S. T. Baugh (South Ward), Mr. T. Roberts (East Ward), and Mr. I. Shone (West Ward), will seek re-election. WREXHAM BRITISH SCHOOLS.—In his report on elementary schools in Denbighshire and Flintshire, Mr. Morgan K.M.I., in the Educational Biue- bcok just published, places the British Schools at the head of all Government schools in the two counties. Two of the pupil teachers of Mr. Fyfe, viz., Messrs. R. Bryan and John Fagan, are placed among the most efficient pupil teachers in the dis- trict. Mr. Bryan is now .a student in Bangor Normal Training College, and will, no doubt, brit/g honour to himself and College. ABENBUEY SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of this Board was held on Thursday last at the Clerk5. Office, Temple Ikw. There were present—Captain Godfrey (chairman), Messrs. E. Da vies and Ellis. A letter was received from the Education Depart- ment approving of the scale of fees adopted by the Board and payable in'their schools. Precepts were signed on the following parishes and for the follow- ing amoun's:—Aboibury Fawr, .£35; Abonbury Fechan, £6;. and Erhe, .£12. are payable 01: the lGch of October nc-xr. This concluded the meeting. ST ROHAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.—Sunday last being the Feast of the Seven Dolores of Blessed Virgin Mary, special services were held in the above church. The sermon iu the morning was preached by the Very Provcst Hilron, and in the evening by the Very Rev. Canon Cbolomenckiey, of Chester. A procession of the Blessed Sacrament was marsh a] led round the church, the Blessed Sacrament being cairicd under a canopy, which was carried by four members of the YJUDg M.-n's Temperance Society. About 40young girls dressed in white, and the sauvi number of b jys adorned with rea scarves, took pan in the procession. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES.—A committee, composed of Lord Aberdare, Rev. T. C. Edwards, M.A., Professor John Rhys, M.A., and Dr. E. J. Evans, met last Thursday week, at the West- minster Paiace Hotel, London, to select frim the candidates previously selected by the C. unril three gentlemen for the vacant professorship?. Those sekefed wers .—For nv Professorship of mathe- matics—Mr. R. W. Severe, M.A., late scholar of St. John's College. Cambvidge, graduated as eighth wrangler in 1871; the professorship of English, history, and nokitieai economy—Mr. M. W. MacCallum, M.A. Glasgow, and Luke Fellow, &c.; for the professorship of natural science—Mr. T. S. Humpidge, Ph.D. (Heidelberg) and (London). THE FAIR.—At cur fair en Thursday last there was a large supply of fat and store stock, but of a very tnicicling description. Rcaiiy good, choice mutton and beef came sparingly to hand owing 10 the considerable amount of wer w have been sub- jeclt.d to whole of this year. Good heifer beef made fully nd. to 8d., inferior. 5,}1- to 7d.. Good ripe weathers, nice weights, lb., second and third class to 8J I.; vea', 7d. to 8?,; bacon pigs, od. to ?,d. j pork pigs, o-J-d. to 61. There were a large quantity of store sheep on offer, but remained unsold. Barrens and stirks in slow demand, very few changing lianas. There j was a moderate snow of horses, which met, with a j very slow demand. Sucking Cults numurou-, but the prices were low and many returned hCUH: unsold. Mesas. Jones and Son s->ld at their uiurt. 66 cows and waives, 539 sheep, and 37 pigs. WKEXHAM BICYCLE CI.UB.—The handicap race of this club for U;e handsomely-plated teapot, pre- sented by Mr. A. OWEN, High-street, WA'J run on Saturday last, fioio Ruabon Church to Wrexham. The read was in anything but good condition tor I the owing to the late rains, but not with* rand- ing this very korortant defeer, out of the cieverj who entered names, the following nine | appeared at Bu-.bor-:—E. GROOM, serateli • F. AI. Jones, 15 sec. start; J. GUDHJI.-W, 30 R. Roberts. 50 sec., A. Jor.es, G5 tec.; A. S"thv.ru, 70 see.; W. HEY ward, 75 sec.; and H. Howeii, 1 min. 45 pec. A' tnree o clock Mr. J. Wiicock, of the Town Mill, who acted at starter, set the wheels going, A rid after a smart run the race ended wr.H the following resub plated teapot, R Roberts, inch machine (Kudge), time, 19 rain. 1 sec. J 2nd, jJlize value E. Groom, 54 iucb machine (clrb), time, 18 mir. 45 sec.; 3rd, prize value 10; H. How. 11, 48 inch machine (Duplex Excelsior), 211,2 sec. One or two of the competitors met with mishaps on the road. A largo number of j persons assembled at the winning po>r, Sw&d Inr. MORE WELSH RAILWAYS.—Since the occurrence of the dratmotive floods noon the Welsh system of the London ana North Western Railway, the compary have taken into their serious cou.-?i-.i«ra- tion how to provide means to avoid the in: oo- venienco of such another calamity, and also to construct a line which will relieve the heavy traffic on the Holyhead branch. Various propositions have be. en set forward, and we hear that there io every probability ot a Bill being brought before the 'next, session of Parliament with a view of maLirsr a line from Derwen, a station on the Den- bbdh, Ruthin, aud Corwen line, to Cerrigydruidioa, and on to Bettws-y-coed. A number of surveyors are already engaged upon the work. Should the i Bill be sanctioned we shall have a broad and narrow guage line to Cerrigydruidion from Ruthin, but bv different routes. The heavy traffic that, is exr-ec.ied to by direct communication with *Fe'stiniog Slate Quarries to the London and North "Westerncocld ha sent by the proposed new route to Chester via Denbigh. The Welsh mountains, which proved so obstiuctive to the construction o: railway? in former days, are no more u, difficulty in the way of modern engineering, and the present low rate of wages and prices for iron have given a stimulus to advancement with the requirements of the times. Wales cannot complain of the attention beir-j paid it by capitalists, and in return they will find the populace holding out a helping hand in so nec.-ss'tous an undertaking for the welfare of the Principality. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.—The first meeting of members since the starting of this association was held in the large room of the as- sociation on Tuesday evening hist. ill). J. C. Owen, J.P., presided, and the attendance of members ■was large. After prayer by the Rev. E. Jerman, the horn see. (Mr. H. Boothey) read the committee's report, which dilated on the foundation of the society and the progress since made. The various classes in connection with the society were reported to be gnin; on satisfactorily, the average attendance at which being abcut seven. Arrangements had been made for Welsh, French, and shorthand classes, the first meetings of which were to be held durin" the week. The treasurer's accounts showed that when all liabilities weie met there would be a deficiency of about .£2, but a number of subscrip tions due not having been paid, it was hoped that this deficiency would disappear by the end of the year. The Chairmm then gave a short, address en couraging the members and pointing out the ad- vantages "of the association. It was resolved that a Sunday evenings public prayer meeting be held in the large room, to commence at 8.15, and that the Clergy and Ministers be asked to conduct it. Mr. Hy.^Boothey (hon. sec.) having been appointed as Grand Worthy Chief Secretary of the Templars and to other offices, which necessitated his removal to Cardiff, he tendered his resignation of the post of secretary, which was received with much regret, Mr. Ault moved That this association, whilst ac- cepting the resignation of Mr. Hy. Boothey of the post of hon. sec., expresses its heartfelt regret at the severance of his immediate connection with the societv. The association also tenders him its earnest thanks for the invaluable services he has rendered in connection with the foundation of the society, and wishes him God's speed in his new sphere of labour." Mr. J. Franc s seconded the motion, and spoke of Mr. Boothey in the highest terms. Mr- Chas. Hughes (chairman of the associa- tion) also bore testimony to the energy, ability, and earnestness of the retiring secretary, whose numer- ous posts it would be most difficult to fill. The » otion having been carried with acclamation, Mr. Boothey briefly responded, saying that his connec- tion with the association gave him the greatest regret at leaving. On the motion of Mr. Charles Dodd, seconded by Mr. Fraser, Mr. J. Western was ticanimously appointed successor to Mr. Boothey, and Mr. J: Steveits was appointed to the vacant Beat on the committee. A number of rules for the governance of the association were then submitted to uhe meeting, which were adopted with a few slight alterations. It vas stated that the debating class (open to all young men) would be commenced on the 14 h October, and that the programme in cluded lectures and essays by Dr. Eyton Jones and several clergymen and ministers. The meeting concluded with prayer. SERVICE OF SONG.—One of these very interesting and instructive services was held in the Chester- street Baptist Chapel on Wednesday last. The choir of the Holt Baptist Chapel gave the choruses in a pleasing and effective manner, and the Rev. Rhys Jenkins (pastor of the local chapel) read the connecting par-sages in an excellent and impressive way. The audience was fairly Rood, and repeatedly 28 ve prod of their appreciation of the service, any profit from which will be handed over towards the liquidation of the debh on Holt Chapel. At the conclusion of the service Mr. Simon Jones moved a hiarty votl of thanks to the Holt Choir (especially naming their conductor, Mr. Tbouias), and to the Rev. D. Rhvs Jenkins. The motion was seconded and carried with acclamation, after which the meeting terminated. A WREXHAM YOUNG- LADY ROBBED.—Thomas Smith, a publican carrying on business at 62, Rich- mond-row, Liverpool, and a man JjfUI!pd John Jenkins, were charged at Liverpool, on Friday, with having stoieu two watches, and also with having feloniously received the same. From the evidence of the witnesses called for the prosecution, it ap- peared that a Miss Williams, Fairfield House, Wrexham, and Mr. James Lakin, of Queen's Ferry, attended athletic snorts on the Chester Racecourse, on the 17th of September, and before they left Chester, aftsr leaving the sports, they both missed their watches. On the following morning the prisoners ware arrested in Liverpool by Detective Jones, who found Smith in possession of the watches at the watchmaker's shop, No. 5, Runshaw-street, where he was getting bows put to them. The prisoners were committed to the sessions for trial. GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE.—A meeting of this committee was held on Friday afternoon, the 26th inst. Present—Mr. Baugh (chairman), Alder- men Smith and r"a1(, Councillors Sherratt, R. Jones, Samuel, Thos. Roberts, Walter Jones, J. P. Edisbury, Bury, anl G. Bradley.—The agreement for k1) extension of the Wrexham Tram- ways a.3 submitted by the Town C;erk, who stated that I he Lesee was desirous of e:s beinir kept in force for five years, which was agreed to.—The Town Clerk brought forward the subject of the ap- pointment of his successor, stating that he con- sidered it. was tira? that steps be taken to make the appointment.— Ir was proposed by Mr. Bradley, and seconded by M-. W. Jones, that a recommenda- tion be made to the C racm to advertise for i new Town Cierk a1, the same siiary nd urrjer he same conditions as those aire -dy existing. — Me Smith, Srie-rar I, and Beaiconsidered thu; more' time ought to be taken 'o consider the q-.estion, | and a special me.tine' of the Couneil calico, to talk the matter over. O i put io the vote, the fol- lowing in favonr of the motion:—Messrs. Samuel, Robn-ts, Jones, O-well Edisbury. Bradley.and Bangbj against: Aidoraisn Beali and Smith and C uaoiilers S'aernut andR. Jones BJARD OF GuiEDiAN-s.—Thursday last, present Ciptain Griil"! h-ii >scawet>. (chairman), Mr. S. T. B-;ugh (vice chairman), Hugh, J. H. Ftoulkes, H. Lees, M. Hughes, RL Pn-tJah. J. Rogers, W. Thomu-, C. E. Tnornevcroft, J. Burton, A. R-isbotharu, O. Hughes, N: Roomts, W'n. Roberts, Tbos. Rowland, and R. C. Webster. —Tenders were received from three parties tender ing for the supply of clothing to the inmates. Thin was the tender left overfrorj: las'- B >r.-d-aa.y, owing to only one person tendering. Tire t, nderot Messrs. W. and J. Pritchard, Hope street, was accepted, the amoun* being J571 Master reported the value of the tarm produce for the pa"t week to have been £ o 7s. 31. Tno number in the house was re ported ta bf—this 299; corresponding week last year, 260; last we-de, 295. Vagrants relieved — men, 104; women. 13; children, 3; tot:J!, 120- Mr. Swetenhatn, of Eossett, having kiedlv invbed the school children to his home en the following day (Fr- day), it was resolved t. gratefully accept the invitavh.'j.—This being the of the quarter, the number of tramps reli-ved during the half-year was shown, and compared ith the number 0'1 the previous half-year as foil -<w;:—Tiie mi to her ot tramps relieved for the half-year ending Miehv h mas was 2/742; the number relieved for the half- year ending Lidy-dav was 1,524, making an increase in Michaelmas ovev Lady-day of 1,148. The anramt of cash found in their possession was only 8s. 7d. WREXHAM CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.—The usual fortnightly meeting o! this society was held on Thumtay evening liet in the Savings' Bank under the presidency of the vicar. The meetiog although smaller than previous ones was perhaps the most enjoyable one of the season. An address kus deliverrd by Mr. New who at. the commencement; eaid that it was his first attempt to address a meeting of thai, kind and when asked to do so be might have refused but that would have been opening a leop hole hrongii which others might escape. Tee ad dr., s •: agisted cf a few well- toid anecdotes which e irriod with tiieia gre..t power. In couelusion he would urge upon them the necessity ot foiae. a Li,-aid of Hope for it was a very impor'aut rt'-ug Cor the children and if they wished them to grow no steady men and woman they must be trained while young in that, path from which when they were old they would not depart. (A.ppiause.) Mr. Edis, Ehosddu. then gave an address upon the early teetotal reformers., partieu'.arlv to ihose earnest men who started the causo in Liverpool. Taey were chiefly working meet vho eame to speak a,s v/eil as they couai alter their woj-k was done. He hoped others in Wrexham woatiioiljvv (Appiau-"••.•.) The Vicar said it give him :r hone for thefutme of the society in seeing the j:n.ubers which we-e able to interest and instruct them so. They need go out side their h'.ttle band to get speaker; for they had them in their midsfc. Great orators Idee Mr. G-ough were, however, nec-ssary to st:r up i r.e world outside. He impressed upun ;111 wivs present to join the society, merely as an example for their hu.sband; and in conclusion he would urge upon .:11 the <kty of each interesting themselves in b-.iuging others ;,o Ihe meetings. The Vicar an- noueeed the number cf membeis of the societv to be 218.