Wrexham Guardian

RUTHIN. A PLEASANT EVENING AT POOL PARK.—In accord- ance with a custom at Pool Park, Mr. Blezard, on Saturday last, again gave all his employes and their wi, es (altogether between 50 and 60) a proof of his well- known liberality. With a few invited friends they all sat down to a sumptuous repast at the hall. There were a variety of dishes, including pastry and dessert, and no lack of the "cup which cheereth." Mr. Parry, farm bailiff, occupied the chair, and proposed the toast of the evening, "Long life and happiness to Mr. Blezard." He spoke highly of that gentleman's kind- ness and liberality towards everyone, of which the present occasion was but a single proof. The toast was received with cheers and musical honours. The other toasts included Mr. George Blezard, Mr. Ince, the oldest servant on the estate, Mr. Parry, also Mrs. Smith (housekeeper), and Mr. Fletcher (the butler), upon whom had devolved the great trouble of providing the repast. Indeed the praise was universal to them, as they seemed to desire that every one should be happy, the mottoes on the wall having no mythical but real meaning-" Peace and plenty, and welcome to all." Several songs were sung, and a minstrel party, composed of some of the house servants, enlivened the proceedings of the evening, added to which there were dancing and other amusements. Mr. Steers (head keeper), and Mr. Moore (head coachman), and other principal servants, assisted in making the enjoyment complete in accord- ance with Mr. Blezard's desired wish at the commence- ment. COUNTY COURT. THURSDAY, 20TH.—Before Mr. Horatio Lloyd. BUSINESS. There were 120 new plaints entered, and 50 judgment summonses taken. The following cases were those of interest. RAILWAY ACCOUNT. W. W. Gatewade, a workman on the new railway, sued J. B. Fryor, the contractor, for JS16 for work done, and cash due in lieu of notice. It was a matter of dis- puted account, and in the end the Judge gave a verdict for £6 6s. and costs. REFUSING TO PAY THE DOCTOR. Dr. W. D. W. Jones sued Evan Roberts, Llanfechan, for JB16 14s. 6d., account due for attendance upon his daughter. Mr. E. Roberts was for plaintiff, and Mr. Osbert Edwards for defendant. It seemed that as a legacy and its benefits depended upon the life of defendant's daughter he had been particularly anxious that every medical care should be bestowed upon her but after her death refused to pay the bill, considering less than half the amount sufficient.-His Honour gave judgment for the whole amount claimed and costs, and commented upon defendant's conduct. A CAUTION TO PRINTERS AND CREDITORS. His Honour was shown a document purporting to be a printed official County Court notice, with a heading, "Notice before proceeding in the County Court," and which it seemed were used in the district. The Judge said that the issue of such notice was quite illegal, and a contempt of that court, and if he found any person issuing them or using them he should most certainly punish them. COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before Mr. R. G. Johnson, the Rev. the Warden, and Messrs. James Goodrich, and Brooke Cunliffe. GAME CASES. William Jones, Cefn ddu, Gyffylliog, was summoned by Richard Hughes, gamekeeper, for shooting grouse. He saw defendant on a field with a gun on October 27th, and saw him afterwards shoot some grouse. Mr. Osbert Edwards was for complainant, and Mr. Roberts for defendant, on whose behalf witnesses were called. Defendant was fined 10s. and costs. Some discussion arose as to payment for the interpreter, which was, however agreed to, three of the magistrates believing that it was quite a legitimate fee. CATTLE STRAYING. Thomas Jones, Hand Inn, Llandegla, was fined Is. and 8s. costs for allowing a horse to stray. Thomas Blythen. fined la. and costs for allowing bullocks to stray. SCHOOL BOARD PROSECUTIONS. The following cases were heard;—Abraham Williams, T/ddyn, fined 6d. and 4s. 6d. costs, Ellen Jones, Derwen, order made. Hugh Jones, Llanferras, fined 6d. and 4s. 6d. costs. THE. THEFT OF A RING. Susannah Parry, the girl charged with stealing a gold ring from her employer, under cireumstances detailed in last week's Guardian, was now sentenced to fourteen days' hard labour, and- to go for five years to a re- formatory.

GWERSYLLT. THE CEMETERY QUESTION. A large meeting of the parishioners of Gwersyllt was held in the Schoolroom, on Monday evening last, to take into consideration whether a cemetery should be provided for the parish or not, and if so the advisability of forming a burial board. The Rev. J. Dobell (vicar of the parish) presided, and the schoolroom was quite filled The meeting was called by requisition in ac- cordance with the Act of Parliament, 15 and 16, and 16 and 17 Vict., &c. The CHAIRMAN, in opening the meeting, stated the purpose of the meeting. There was no need for him to prove the need of additional burying ground, as the medical officer had done that for him. The church- wardens and himself called a meeting in October for the purpose of discussing the matter. Notice of the meet- ing was put on the church door, and thinking it would be well to take exceptional pains to call the meeting they had printed 500 copies of the notice, which were distributed throughout the parish. If any ratepayers present did not receive a notice he begged to express his regret for such. The meeting, when called, had three courses before it; one was to enlarge the churchyard, the second was to have a burial board, and the third to leave the matter in the hands of the Sanitary Authority, who would provide a burial ground on the grounds of public health. At the former meeting the question of a burial board did not come forward, and therefore the only two remaining questions were: whether they should have the churchyard enlarged, or ask the Sanitary Authority to provide a cemetery for them. He was the only one in favour of the enlarge- ment of the churchyard at that meeting, and the general opinion was in favour of going to the Sanitary Authority. Accordingly a deputation waited on the Authority, who, as a result, appointed a sub-committee of four gentlemen to consider the matter and re- port to the Board. The sub-committee, thinking it would be advisable to call a second meeting, suggested such to himself and the churchwardens, but they thought that as they had called the first meeting, and believing their decision was a wise one they de- clined to do so, thinking that to have called a second meeting would have been to have said to those who assembled at the first that they had not arrived at a fair and right judgment. What they had declined to do the overseers of the parish had done for them so far as the township was concerned, and the notice of the meeting suggested that a burial board would be the best means out of the difficulty. The matter at present, stood as follows :—If. they did nothing the Sanitary Authority would, in the interests of the public health, form a burial ground for them. The question next was should they have it from them or should they form a burial board themselves, and that meeting was for the purpose of discussing these points. For himself he did not care which way they decided. It seemed to him that if they had a burial board they would have the matter in their own hands. If they proceeded under Martin's Act and allowed the Sanitary Authority to do the matter for them, he believed it would be the cheaper plan, and the Sanitary Authority would, he took it, appoint a committee from amongst themselves to manage the matter, and thus they would have a burial board without an election. Holding the office he did in that parish, he thought that an election, if it involved quarrelling, was most objectionable, and to prevent such he would prefer that the Rural Authority manage the matter for them. Of course if they had a burial board they would manage the matter themselves. Mr. PRICE (assistant overseer) said the reason he had taken part in calling that meeting was because several large ratepayers had not had notice of the previous meeting, and, therefore, he thought it only proper that every ratepayer should have something to do with the decision to be arrived at. Mr. JOHN HOGERS said Mr. Price had told them that he was a Churchman to the core, and he would say that he was a Nonconformist to the core. '(Cheers). They seemed to agree as to the question of publicity or a fair discussion of the question. It involved the expenditure of money, and he claimed for the ratepayers of that parish to know what was to be done in respect to the burial ground. He also claimed for the ratepayers the right of discussing any question and arriving at the best conclusion, since there were many ways of doing the business before them. (Hear, hear). There were two or three tunes to be played, and, as they had to pay the piper, he thought they ought to have a choice of the tune. (Applause). He must say that he did not think that the notice which the Chairman said they had taken special precaution to make known, would have conveyed to him (if he had received one) the legitimate business of the vestry which that notice called. At all times in that parish when the vestry was called on a matter which involved the expenditure of monev, the notice calling the vestry was signed by the Overseers. This bill in question was not signed by the Overseers, but by the Vicar and the Churchwardens, and many rate- payers came to the conclusion that the question was purely a Church question, and that the busi- ness was to consider the advisability of enlarging the churchyard, and he had no idea that the question was one of pounds, shillings, and pence. The vicar thought the notice was sufficient, but he thought it was insufficient, and therefore they requested the vicar and churchwardens to call another vestry. They had the trouble to get the requisition signed and the meeting called in a legal way, and he thought, in the name of fairness, the vicar should not have objected to call the vestry meeting. (Hear, hear). He claimed for all the parishioners a perfect right, not only a legal, but a moral, right—which it was their duty as Christians to consider-to have a fair and free discussion on every question. The vicar had hoped that the thing would be done peaceably and quietly, but he was of opinion that a thing would never be done quietly and peaceably unless it was done honourably—(cheers)—and if they were to have that burial question quietly and peaceably buried, so that it would not rise again, they must beat the life out of it. (Hear, hear, and applause). He thought the friends of the Established Church had done the worst thing they could have done. There was the Burials Act, under which hundreds of cemeteries had been opened throughout the country, and he claimed for the Burials Act that it was fair in its basis, and fair in most of its points, and a great deal more unsectarian than the little narrow, one-sided sectarian bill of Mr. Martin. He then gave quotations from a book showing how the bill was passed through Parliament, and how it was in favour of the Church. Continuing, he said he did not know how it could be called a popular measure, because,, as he had said, it was exceedingly sec- tarian in its bearings. For instance, it provided that a portion of the ground should be consecrated, and he did not disagree with that, but it also provided that there should be a chapel built on the consecrated ground, and there may be one built on the unconsecrated ground. So the Nonconformists may have their heads open to the rain of heaven, but their friends were to have a covering. He thought that what was sauce for the goose should be sauce for the gander. (Laughter). Then the bill went on to say that a chap- lain shall be appointed for the consecrated ground, and the chaplain's salary shall be paid, each by the approval of the bishop. In the name of fairness, he asked why not stipulate, as in the Burials Act, that the parson officiating in the consecrated ground shall receive his fees, and so shall the one who officiated in the uncon- secrated ground? That would be fair. (Hear, hear.) He claimed that the old Burials Act was a far fairer one than Martin's Act. He did not know why such an effort was made to push that little affair of theirs into the hands of the Sanitary Authority. He thought they had sufficient head to manage their own affairs. Many of them had done so with their businesses, and he did not know why they should delegate their powers to the Sanitary Authority. They had claimed that it was cheaper under Martin's Act, but he did not see it. He knew that whatever got into the hands of the Rural Sanitary Authority had to be paid for. He also failed to see that in Martin's Act they would be allowed to appoint a committee of their own. The Act said very plainly that the authority may appoint a committee, but then it must consist of one-third of ex-officios, who were non-elected members. Their Vicar had said that the Sanitary Authority would have so managed it that it would be done much quieter, and that it would be done without an election. Well, he said so much the worse. He said, let those who spend the money be elected by those who pay it. (Cheers). Many of the Sanitary Authority were ex-officios, and, therefore, could not be called on to account for money. He believed that had it not been for this little bill of Martin's they would have gone on burying in Gwersyllt churchyard very quietly indeed for some time to come. Sir ROBERT CUNLIFFE, having explained why he was there, and referred to the report of Dr. Davies, said the question referred to the sub-committee appointed by the Sanitary Authority was whether there was additional burial ground required in Gwersyllt, and whether it would be advisable to take into consideration the needs of the surrounding population. He had come there that night partly to hear their opinion on this point. In regard to that meeting he thought the Vicar could have called it without reflection on those who took part in the first, and he quite agreed that those who paid the rates should have full opportunity of ex- pressing their opinions. (Hear, hear). He questioned whether the Authority would do that thing cheaper for them, and he could not conceal from them that the Act passed last session had several flaws, which would make it unworkable. A similar opinion was given by the Bishops of Ely and Carlisle. In regard to the quarrel at an election he thought they were no more likely to have a quarrel over this matter than over any other, and therefore he thought they may dismiss it from their minds. The sub-committee would, no doubt, in their report take into consideration the expressions of that meeting. (Hear, hear). Mr. POYSER said that one very great objection to the Martin Act was that they would have to poll down a very good hedge they had and build a walk Under it also they would have to build chapels for both parties. Under the old Act they may use the parish church, if convenient and also any adjoining chape but they may not build a chapel without building for the church also*. He thought if the place suggested were obtained they could do without building, because it, was surrounded with chapels and the church was also close. Under Martin's Act they would have no power to rate Stansty, whereas under the other they would. Another advantage of the old Act was that they may make a road from Summerhill. He concluded by moving "That a burial ground be provided for the said parish under the said Burials (beyond Metropolitan) Act." In answer to Mr. Rogers, Mr. POYSBR said he thought the field in question could be obtained for about £100 acre. Mr. LL. Powmit ascended the motion of Mr. Poyser, Mr. ARCHIBALD HAIR proposed that the matter be taken up by a company, but it was pointed out that such a motion could not be put. Sir ROBKRT. Cl-NLIFFE. asked if the meeting would approve of taking in portions of Stansty and Broughton in regard to this cemetery as suggested by Dr. Davies, and pointed out the advantage of such. After further discussion, Mr. ROGERS moved that The Overseers be requested to convene a meeting of the parish for January 12th, 1880, for further considering the necessity of providing a cemetery and appointing a burial board." He gave particulars showing that the present graveyard would last for at least 12 months. Mr. A. HAIR seconded the motion. MI. J. SALISBURY having addressed the meeting urging them to be cautious how they voted, and to re- member that they were voting for a matter which would cost a lot of money, Mr. POYSER replied. The amendment was then put and carried unanimously with the exception of Mr. Poyser and Mr. Powell, who moved the motion. Sir ROBERT CUNLIFFE, moved "That a deputation from Broughton be invited to attend the meeting to be held on January 12th to express the opinion of the Broughton ratepayers as to the desirability of their joining in a common burial ground with the parish of Gwersyllt." Mr. ROGERS seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. On the motion of Mr. ROGERS, it was resolved to send a copy of the resolutions to the Sanitary Authority, and ask them to stop further action in the matter. Votes of thanks to the Chairman and Sir Robert Cunliffe concluded the meeting.

LLANGOLLEN. PETTY SESSIONS. TUESDAY, Nov. 25.—Before Lord A. Hill Trevor, and Major Tottenham. o The business done in this Court was of an unusally light character, the whole 'proceedings only lasting about an hour. ° FISHING IN PRIVATE WATERS. Thomas Williams, who failed to appear at the last Court to answer to a charge preferred by Mr Mostvn Owen on behalf of the Mid-Dee Fishery Club of fishing in private waters, in the parish of Chirk, was row brought up under a. warrant. Two other men having been fined for a similar offence to the amount of 5s. and costs, defendant, after some evidence had been taken, was mulcted in a similar penalty. SCHOOL BOARD CASES. Letitia Hughes, Vroncysylite, who was remanded on a previous occasion for neglecting to send her child to school was, at the instance of Mr. Williams, attendance ¡rfier.. a:a.n brought up for the offence and fined 5s merdiUiig costs. TRESPASS. HÓIi',II Thomas and John James were charged with trespassing ini pursuit of game on land in the occupation of Mr. J. C. Edwards, Trevor Hall. Thomas, against, whom previous convictions had been proved, was fined J62 and costs, and James 10s and costs. DRUNK AND RIOTOUS. Jane Williams, from the neighbourhood of Penllyn was charged with the above offence and fined 5s. and costs.

LLANSAINTFFRAID. HARVEST FESTIVAL.-—On.Thursday, November 20th, the annual harvest thanksgiving services were held in the Parish Church of the above village on the banks of the Dee. The church had been very prettily and elaborately decorated for the festival by Miss Rvves Mr. T. J Evans, the Rectory, and Mr. J. Owen' Rhagatt, ably assisted by many other willing hands from the village, whilst contributions of flower* fruit and corn, had been kindly sent by E. O. V. Lloyd, Esq., Rhaggatt, Mrs. Combe, Ty Mawr, Messrs. John Edwards, lan-y-coed, E. Jones, Ty Xewvdd, John Jones, Jedw &c The whole effect of the decora- tions, especially when the church was lighted up in the evening, was very striking and pleasing, and bore witness to the great taste of the decorators. Perhaps we ought specially to notice in the chancel the side windows filled with beautifully flowering fuchsias in pots covered with moss, and the fine specimens of ferns, primulus, &c., placed on and near the altar steps; in the nave, the windows were decorated with various desi"ns cleverly and neatly worked with flowers and fruit on a ground work of moss; the pulpit, surrounded with a wreath of drooping oats, interspersed with various coloured flowers; the neatly and effectively ar- ranged bunches of corn and barbary berries on the chandeliers, whilst the font, lectern, &c well stood comparison with the rest of the Church. The afternoon service at 2.30 p.m. was in English. The service and lessons were read by the Rev. D. Edwards and the Rev. J. S. Jones, vicar of Llantysilio, and the Rev. Richard Bowcott, curate of Llangollen, preached an eloquent and appropriate sermon founded on Mat. xiii., 13. The Welsh service commenced at 6.30 p.m., when every available seat in the church was filled by a large and attentive congregation. The service and lessons were read by the Rev. R. Owen, vicar of Glyn- dyfrdwy, and the Rev. M. Jones, curate of Corwen, and an able and impressive sermon was delivered by the Rev. Ellis Roberts, vicar of Llangwm, from Hebrew xiii., 5. The singing throughout the day was all that could be desired. The canticles and Welsh psalms were chanted with great precision and taste, whilst the hearty manner in which the old Welsh tunes "Dyfrdwy," Meirionydd," &c., were sung, not only by the choir but also by the large congregation, shewed the wisdom of the selection for such an occasion. Mr. J. Roberts schoolmaster, ably presided at the organ. The usual collections towards lighting the church during the winter months were made at both services.

MOLD. "PLEASANT EVENINGS."—These continue to attract a crowded audience every Monday to the West- minster Road Schoolroom. Mr. E. Thompson, J.P., presides on Monday next. GRAND CONCERT. On Monday last a crowded audience assembled at the Market Hall, on the occasion of Mr. Allen Jones's concert. An excellent programme was gone through, the artistes including Miss Lilian Price (who won the prize at Birkenhead Eisteddvod), Mr. and Mrs. Skeaf, Mr. T. J. Hughes, Mr. Foulkes (Liverpool), Mr. E. Phillips (Mold), Miss Bancroft (Ruthin), and the members of the Mold United Choral Society, of which Mr. S. A. Jones is conductor. LITERARY INSTITUTE.—The seventh annual meeting f at t erS was recently held under the presidency of Mr. H. Lloyd Jones, (chairman of the Local Board). The annual report showed good progress made. Mr. E. Thompson, J.P., was re-elected president and the Rev. D. B. Hooke, secretary, with Messrs. W. R. Egerton and W. Mould, assistant secretaries. Mr. A. D. Henderson, (National Provincial Bank), was chosen treasurer, and it was unanimously agreed for the unsold papers from the rooms to be presented gratuitously to the Cottage Hospital for the use of the inmates. ESSAY AND DISCUSSION CLASS.—The preliminary meeting of the members was held last week at the Institute. It was unanimously agreed to ask Mr. H. G. Roberts, (solicitor), to be president of the class for the ensuing season, and for the meetings to be held every Thursday at the Institute. The Rev. W. G. Thomas formerly curate of Mold, and now vicar of St. Asaph will deliver the first lecture on Thursday next, subject Poets and Historians." As the Institute will probably be too small to accomodate all who wish to attend, it was agreed to hold the meeting in the Westminster- road Schoolroom, which has been lent for the occasion.

PENYCAE. COCOA ROOMS. On Friday evening last, Mr. Jackson, of Ruabon, and connected with Bowers' Brick Works, invited the working- men of Penycae to take tea with him at the above place. About sixty responded to the invitation, and enjoyed a capital tea. Afterwards, Mr. Jackson addressed the men, stating his object in inviting them. He wished to see the working men try to improve themselves, and he thought if they would frequent the cocoa, rooms, read the news- papers, hold debating societies, and enjoy the games provided, it would be a step in the right direction. Messrs. Pickering, loan Williams, B. Davies, and Edward Williams addressed the meeting in Welsh; after which, Mr. Davies, of Penycae, moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Jackson for his great kindness, and ex- pressed a hope that they would not only see Mr., Jackson again, but that other gentlemen would show their interest in working men, by coming amongst them) in this social manner. HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—On November 11th and 12th, services. were held in St. Thomas's Church. The first service, on Tuesday, was* conducted in Welsh, at which there was a very fair congregation. The prayers were intoned by the Rev. Williams, of Rhos. The lessons were read by Rev. D. Williams, vicar of PeDY- cae. The Rev. John Jones,, vicar of Rhos, preached a very practical sermon taken from St. John dth, v. 13, which was thoroughly appreciated by his Welsh hearers. On Wednesday, the service was in English, a large congregation attending. The service, as in the Welsh, was conducted by the Rew D. Williams, of Penycae, and: Rev.—Williams, olRhos. The anthem, Gloria in Excelsisy" was ably rendered, and reflected great credit on the- choir. The Bev. D. R. Jones, of Lodge, took: his text. from Galaticms 4, v. 5, and preached a very effective sermon. The. church was beautifully decorated, the. altar and font being especially noticed. Collections were made at the close of each service for the Diocesam Extension Fond.

RBYL. ENTERTAINMENT.—A series of Saturday awening en- tertainments has bean comiaenced at tha- Rhuddlan Baptist Chapel, the first, on Saturday night,, being very successful. The Kb v. Mr. Williams^ Llanefydd. presided. THE POISONING CAsic.-The inquiry into the causs- of death of John Davies, Ty-newydd,, concluded on Thursday evening last. Dr. Browne, oETiverpool, said that in the analysis he made, he found no mineral poison in the stomach of the deceased, and if the deceased died from eating ketchup, as was believed,, all trace of the fiungus would be removed, even -without vomiting. Much evidence having been taken* the Coroner pointed out that it seemed clear that Davies died from the effects of some poisonous vegetable matter, but they could not tell where it had beea obtained, although deceased had spoken of having ketchup. The Jury brought in a verdict that death was caused by some irritant poison, but where and how deceased received it there was no evidence to show. SAD CASE OF DROWNING.—On Monday morning, Robert Bithel, a well-known local boatman, discovered and brought to land, the body of a man from the River Voryd. He gave information to the police, who found in the pookets of the olothea some letters and other pspera, which led Inspector McLaren to the discovery that the deceased was a Mr. J. Manning, who hac cently come to town and taken a grocery busines: the corner of Russell-road. The police requested Rev. J. Thomas to communicate the sad news to family, which he did in the most sympathetic wa\ could. It seemed that the poor man had been i depressed state for some weeks. He had been in habit of going out for early walks, and as he did return at his usual time, his son, fearing that V>F- eth had happened, had gone out in search of Tl- was no doubt that in a more than usually melancholy he threw himself into the river. The coroner was c municated with, and iixed an inquest for Tuesday, w a verdict in accordance with the facts was returned. PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before Mr. T. G. Dixon, Capt. Conwy, Butterton, and Mr. W. Price Jones. CHEATING THE RAILWAY COMPANY. Price Jones, plasterer, Vale-road, was summoned riding from Denbigh to Rhyl without having paid fare. Inspector Tinsley proved that on November defendant on the arrival cf the train at Rhyl, instead getting out at the platform slipped away through coal yard.—Fined 15s. and 9s. 6d. costs. WARRANT ISSUED. Matheiv Crummu, seaman, was charged by Inspec' McLaren with drunken and disorderly conduct. I wife appeared, and said her husband was gone to sea Warrant issued. IRISHMEN IN TROUBLE. Dennis Gordon was charged by P.C. G. Thomas w begging, and sent to gaol for seven days. Thomas Anderton, a native of Ireland, was charg by P.C. Davies with drunken and disorderly condu He was the companion of the other defendant, and w creating a great row with some women about the pr: of lodgings. As he had no coin to pay the fine he shar a like fate with his companion. LICENSE. The owner of the Royal Oak Inn appeared in referen to the transfer of the license, but as the tenant was n present the matter was adjourned.

RUABON. SCHOOL BOARD. A special meeting of the Board was called for Tuesdt afternoon. There were present—Mr. G. Thomson, the chair; Messrs. J. Doxey and Gomer Roberts, ar they not being a quorum the whole of the followir business will have to be confirmed or otherwise at tl next meeting. APPOINTMENT OF TEACHER. Miss Jones, of Henllan, was appointed mistress i the infant school at Cefn. THE BAPTISTS' REQUEST. The request of the Baptists worshipping at Ponke for the loan of the Board School for Sunday use ws allowed to lie on the table. They already had a meel ing-house, and it was thought that they should retai. possession of it until the new chapel was erected. ART v. GRANTS. Mr. Thomas, master of the Acrefair Schools, made request for some drawing cards, but as he did not teacl grammar and geography, by which subjects grar.ts couL be earned, it was thought desirable that the request b postponed for a time. SERIOUS OUTBREAK OF MEASLES AT ACREFAIR. The CHAIRMAN reported to the Board a very seriou and general outbreak of measles at Acrefair. He sai< that the epidemic had greatly lessened the attendant* of children at the schools, especially in the infants' de partment. There were that morning only four infant) present in the school, and on the previous day onl) eight. Many parents had kept their children at home, which was a wise thing to do, on account of prevalence of both measles and scarlatina. He suggested that the schools should be shut up for a time. Mr. G. ROBERTS thought the same course was ad. visable. The CHAIRMAN remarked that they had better shut up the infant school at once for a fortnight, and leave the closing of the other schools to the discretion of the Cefn committee. This was agreed to. MR. GOMER ROBERTS'S SCHEME. The CLERK read the draft of a letter to the Education Department, shadowing forth the scheme lately pro- posed by Mr. Gomer Roberts. The letter was ordered to be sent. There was no other business of public interest.

THYDDYM. HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—These services were held on Wednesday the 19th inst. The English service was held at 3 p.m. the prayers being read by the Revs. Mr. Lloyd (Nerquis), and T. E. Hughes (Pontblyddyn), and the lessons by the Revs. T. E. Hughes and G. Williamf (Gwersyllt) who also preached an excellent sermon from Psalm xxiv., 1. The Welsh service was held at 7 p.m. when the prayers were read by the Revs. Mr. Hughes and J. R. Roberts, curate of Hope. The lessons were read by the Rev's Mr. Roberts and Mr. Jones, curate of Brymbo, who preached a very instructive sermon from Genesis viii., 24. The singing was very good, especially in the evening. The anthem" Molwch yr Arglwyda" by Dr. Parry was very effectively rendered. The attendance was good, the church being full in the evening. The church was neatly decorated by the following ladies and gentleman, viz j-Miss M. Morgan, Miss M. A. Edwards, Miss Parker, Miss E. Morgan, Mr. R. G. Williams, Mr. Quirk, Mr. G. Parker, and Mr. W. H. Vaughan who also presided at the har- monium. Collections were made at the end of each service.

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Ask your chemist for the Mexican Hair Renewer," prepared by IlENRT C. GALLUP, 493, Oxford-street, London,, and sold by Chemists and Perfumers everywhere at 3s. öd. per bottle. 75 NOTICE.— £ 2&,0G0 worth of valuable books to be given away.—Shopkeepers in every town and villiage in this county can attract customers, and largely extend their business,, by exhibiting the show cards and cases of handsomely-bound volumes, which (latte?) are provided gratis by Poland, Robertson, & Co., to be presented to each purchaser of 31b< of their delicious Book Bonus Pure Tea at 2s. 8d. per pound. The pur- chase can be made up of ilb. packets or otherwise, all may be most convenient to the buyer. Poland, Robertson, and' Co.'s Teas suit all tastes and aU pockets. Prices from 2s. to 4s. per lb. In packets, canisters, caddies, and chests, from 2oz. to. lewt. All parcels carriage free. Terms of agency on application. Wholesale warehouse, 9, Curtain-road, London, E.C. AN AIAJIMXNG DISEASE AESLICTINS; A. NUMEROUS CLASS.—The disease commences with a slight derange- ment of the stomach, but if neglected, it in time involves the whola-frame, embracing the-kidneys, liver, pancreas, and, in fact, the entire glandular system, and the afflicted drags out a misemble existeBce. until death gives relief from suffering. The disease is often mistaken for other complaints but, ii the reader will ask himself the foUDwing questions, he will be- able to determine whether he himself is oni- of the afflicted. Have I distress,, pain, or difficulty in breathing after eating! Is thmsa a dnll heavy feeiSng, attended by drow.sipess ? Hav<* the eyes a yellow tinge? Does a thick ^cky mucw gather about the gums and teeth in the inn- ings, accompanied by a disagreeable taste ? 18 the tongue eoated ? Is there pain in. the sides and back ? Ie theie a fulness about the right side as if the liver were enlarging? Is there costiveness-1 Is there vertigo or dizziness when rising suddenly from a horizontal position ? Are the secretions from the kidneys scanty and highly coloured with a deposit after standing ? Doet food! ferment soon after eating, accompanied by flat- olence or a belching of gas. from the stomach ? Is. there frequent palpitation of the heart ? Theae various symptoms. may not be present at one time, but they torment the sufferer in turn as the dreadful disease progresses. If the case be one of long standing, there will be a dry hacking cough, attended after a time by expectoration. In very advanced stages the skin assumes a dirty brownish appearance, and the hands and feet are covered by cold, sticky perspiration. As the liver and kidneys become more and more diseased, rheumatic pains appear, and the usual treatment proves entirely unavail- ing against this latter agonising disorder. It is most important that the disease should be promptly and properly treated in its first stages, when a little medicine will effect a cure, and even when it hae obtained a strong hold, the true remedy should be persevered in until every vestige of the disease is eradicated, until the appetite has returned, and the digestive organs are restored to a healthy condition. This disease is called liver complaint, and the surest and most effectual remedy for this distressing complaint is Seigel's Curative Syrup," a vegetable preparation made in America, and sold by A. T. White, 21, Farringdon-road, London, E.C. The syrup strikes at the very foundation of the disease, Mid driYCB it, root and branch out of the system, 1461