THE PAN-ANGLICAN CONGRESS.|1908-05-02|Cheshire Observer

THE PAN-ANGLICAN CONGRESS.

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THE PAN-ANGLICAN CONGRESS. w (SPECIAL ARTICLE.) I (Continued.) I 11. I ibjo Pau-Angliean Congress will be made up 6' ll) delegates, and (2) members. Ail Ang'li- 5an Kioceecs outside the British Islets, number- ing over two hundred, have been asked t-o sciid relegates (riot, more than six from each diocese) the Congress Those delegates may be <'lGr?>, or laymer., or women. They will each r,L'ceiv. for the whole of the Con- ff'ess, and y offeror, hospitality while they in London during the tirri, of the Con- Kfcse. It ilS hoped that i-hoso who wish to \llf!:t u!.iwr parts of Enghnd, when the Con- Krcee is over, wiiJ bo offered hospitaJi1y in our ?'a.t.h?u-a.! cilies. and in oth?r towns of int.ereiit. ??'y of tbc»o dciega.)? will be of special in- ??M, being native of far-off Lands, For in- I n..Lt.1v,?s of r-L?ff 'a,ri(i. Ft,r :In- t 411(k, arc- coiii:liig it?-e lk There will also be delegates from the home dicoesee, bat these will not have the same Priviiew, ae tho?c who come from outside the British I si os. lies id's delegates, ther i will be Congress Members. To become a member is simply a fatter of payment. Five thousand guinea ^•'eketti have already been d isposed of; five ^Outiand supplementary tickets arc going to be l*ued. and day t:ckets are also going to be ^°ld. For eich of the five great evening meet- Ing"1! in the Alhert Halll, there will ah;o be be- tWfxn two thousand and three thousand free tickH<; given away, so that thoe who may not be able to afford to become- members may yet aVe an opportunity of coming to the Congress, ^•e cue great, aim of the Congress, however, is ll-ot to attract great numbers of people, but. to W people to study carefully the subjects that are to be dieoiwsscd, si lid then to gather together for and mutual help" tho:e who reailly have studied and mastered the problems in the Paper", whidl have already been published. t. ]1' I' J ) Seven main subjects will be d iscussed, iiame- y, <1) The Church and Human Society, which such topics a.s moraliiy in commercial! ;and OC,<,jal Jiie, capital and labour, Christianity arid Socialism these papers arc of special in- terest, as touching en subjects which are so rnuch heard of at the present, day. (2) Christian Truth and other Intellectual Forces, which in- cudes religion and science, religion and the O'lrisfirn revi-la.tion and the similar ^laini-8 of other religions. (3) The Church s Ministry, including the ministry of laymen. &nd the ministry of women. (4) The Church's Mission in Non-Christian lands. (5) The Church's Mission in Christendom. (6) The •^iglican Communion, loth in itself, and 111 elation to other Christian bodie.s. (7) The Church's Duty to the Young. (These papers, Price twopence for each group, may aK be ob- tained it the S P.C.K Depot.) It will t hus be seen that the Congress by means a missionary congress, as some people ITP"L though naturally missionary work, of sueh vital importance, comes much to -s based on the all- swers to the three questions which were sent about five ycats ago to all Anglican Dioceses. a,1ôd it iletl s with urgent. ptoWlems which affect t C.<hul"ch both at home and abroad. The names of the writers of papers shew how liuch intelled and knowledge have been Jj'Oueht to bear on the various subjects. In "Motion I come the names amoiis" many ot hers. If the Bishop of Birmingham. Canon Scott Holland, the Rev. P. Bull/the Rev. A. J. Car- In other sections we find such names as tlK of t he Bi:hop of Southwark, Bishop ^elidon, the Archbishop of Brisbane, Canon Webster, the Bishop of Stepney. Mrs. I (rlhtcm, I'ro'essor Margoliouth, Sir Walter I 1 h'Uitnore, the Rev. George Weslcott. I iTt) be eoni in-ued.)

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BliSBUBY WOMEN UNIONISTS. I 41- ADDRESS BY MR. BARNSTON. I v,^n entertainment in conntx'tion with the Ititri's Unionist Association was given in Fubtiic Hall, Bunbury, on Monday even- g, a.nd attracted a large audieibo,. Mr. C. Pr,sided The following programme exceedingly on joyed R ule Britannia; vioioncjt.o solo, "Andante ReligiotFo" (Th,)iie), Lady lolemache; piano eolo, "Fan-asio Im- promptu" (Chopin), Mr?. Miller; trio (for odio, violin and p;;mo!, "Heinccki o 1," L?dy T?!ei))?h< Miss Hoihday and Miss T".?relfall tongs and i?citations, Mr. IJ4" I'l)(? Empire Song dramatic t*'rformance, "My Lord in Livery," char- '??"s- Lord Thir'mere, Mr. Wilson; Spig- )t, Mr Giocott Hopkins. Mr Wycherley; vobci-t, Master Wycherley; Sybil Amberley, :Mr, Kair; Laura and Roee, Mrs. A. Burston ar-d Miss Blair; "God Save the King." The efforts of the inetramentalifcte were specially Appreciated. The c.-mic element was cf the true sort, thoroughly amusing, and wa« of CQl1 mucli cnjoyxl. The dramatic item, *oo, the highest credit, on the performers. Mr. Ilarry Barnstcn addressed the meeting, In the hrst place congratulating the members ?' the Women's I?r?onist. As'{'iation on the r^f'id growth of tifii' ai<ttioJ1. He em- Pha.il the ?.? that it was not snHicicnt eim- ? y '? become a member, but that work should dOIJ for its objects. Alluding to the bye- ■C'tku)- he sIx,ke of the g'rattucation I he ?'knie? experienced at the d.-fe?t of Mr. Churchill, pa ri I irly ??t?!, which he h:td in *?t<x1. Dealing with the ineon?istencies of the jJOvorninenr., he said the cry of cheap food at c last election (vide the RL-dicail posters •«>"» p'e for Stanley and cheap food") had proved hasoo. More recently the proposed attack IJ the House o* Lorde, either to end or mend j,' had fH))en a?)!tt<iy flat, an? Sir Henry owip,. and Mr. McrJey had been promoted to ,u,at chamber. In !ikf m&nn?r the Educa.tion '?n brought forward were -till unpaged. In ?hnpwith nsca! reform, Mr. BHrn?ton quoted t.?"den'? owu definition of the k'rm Free rade, viz., "'Fr,?,e txchange of goods at their ^'■ral price, and asked if anyone pretended }.ad that to-day, considering that no 't'sh goods oould be exported to foreign ? ?'nr?ca without hav ing to me?t a heavy duty. it ^°!ild be cnlkd onesided trade but not ¡x- ¿.r free trade. The foreigner took advan- ?e of our markets without contributing a hiding toward: the upkeep of the country. He "?d would anyone conduct his own private r ;t 4irc or business on thce lines. Two hun- I r,o and forty thousand people left our shores la,t year AA compared with 40,000 from Gcr- any; All our requirements rested on this tj of fiscal reform. Perscnnliy, he would to see a fchenie of ol.d age pensions brought operation, provided it did nor, interfere t thrift, but that reform must cost money, <J. it wats difficult to see where the inoney was il eome from without, making the foreigner i y for the advantage he enjoyed in our rra r- t' Alluding to the Licensing- Bijl, he v uSht, if it passed at all, it would be in a by different form from what it is to-day. On r^l grounds it was wrong to say that people be robbed of their property in order .;¡," good might come. He appealed to his to do all they could for the Unionist ?. Ccnservative cause, and to ctu<jy poHtio? tli?,i ?OM for themselves. There were only • j ???"'gsr.heUnioi'jiet paity had to fear, viz., ??'a.??.? ?,j misrepresentation. The last ? {?''?" wou'd not have been won without these ^loris.

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EASTEIl VESTRIES. I —— TARVIN. Tho xcsi,i-y moeting was held in tlic Parish Room on Friday evening. The Yicar (tIK* Rev. J. H. Wi.'cockson) presided, and slated that the restoration of the chiireh would shortly br- emnplctcd. The contractors had cairi< d out their work in a practical and :.rti*tic manner, and had given satisfaction to all. To coniiuc-rnor- ato the complsition a groa.t thanksgiving day had boon ananged for June 11th, ineltidmg a sermon by the Lord Bishop of ChesH r. a public luncheon, and a festal evensong. Mr. N. large presented the oharity accounts, which si tewed tho receip:« to te 4-15. is., which had been expended in spades and bread; 7s. 3d. tvas receiv-d fiom Brere-ton s> Oia-rity, and each had been distribuied to eight widows. The Yicar, in nominating Mr. N. Large as his vvaideii for the thiJd year, said it had been cus- tom.a:y to change each year in the past, but Jaët, vcar he asked him to continue in office l.iecause of tho restoration scheme, and tliis he bad pk\isuie in asking him to serve again to the work compl<:<t<:d. Ano:h<r !<jaeon was ifiat. he ha<l signed the eoniraet. During his tonne of office h--» had taken a great interest, in the work, and it was a pleasuti! to have him as a co- worker. Mr. W. E. Lea, in proposing the re- elect ion of Dr. Moreion as the pix>p!o's warden said it was only right that he- should continue in office, tt." ho had done the work so well. Mr. T. II. Parker having seconded, the resolution waf. canie<l unanirnouyly. Mr. \V. E. Lea was reappointed Vicar's s ides-men, and Mr. G. John- ton was elected people's sidesman, on the motion of Mr. R. II. Willis, seconded by Mr. T. if. Parker. Tho Vicar said that in most places there have been more than two sidesmen, and it luul worked very well. It created an interest among- tho congiegation, and would prepare tho** appointed for the higher office. It was decided that there should be six additional sidesmen, the following being nominated, on the motion of M r. A. II. Shuriock, seconded by Dr. Mo:oion: Messrs. E. Ilopley, T. n. Par- kcT. R. Bull, II H<:bbi?g!? J?Pari.ing and II. Burgess. Dr. Moreton and Mr. Large w-cre appointed lay representatives. Mr. Large sub- mitted the year's accounts, which shewed that the income had been £ 136. Is. 5d., and the ex- penditure E158. 14s, 8d.. leaving an adverse balance of £ 22. 13s. 3d. The heavy expenditure is accounted for by that L7. 3s. 8d. had been spent in repairs and an increase-el expenditure in coke. They had suffered in their income by the death of some good supporters and by re- movaJ. It was unanimously neolved that the accounts be passed.—Tho Yicar. in f'paking (Jf education, said there were two Bills before the country, and neither of them was very satis- factory. Mr. McKenna's Bill, if allowed to pass, meant tho confiscation of all the (Umrch schools in the country districts. The Church- people would not have the use of the schools out. of school hours for classes, concerts, etc., unless the permission of the education authonty had been previously obtained. They were not so badly off in Tarvin as in places, as t.he«! WalS the Parish Room, Public Hall and o'.Ik r plaü(. With lvgard to the religious teaching, theTC wou!d not be the slightest diffi- culty ill T1I.rvin, as there wei^e three separate rooms, and the children could be giouped ac- co.ding to the desiie of the parents to receive tliat religious teaching that they wislienl, and by teaeheirs that were qualified to give it. There nover had been any test for toaoh-ers; tlwie was one Nonconformist teaclier in the school now. He proposed the following resolution; "That this vfstry, alt'.iough de-sirous of a peaceful oot'tlement of the education question, wish to place on record their opinion that no settle- ment can be final which does not provide for the iii'-true; ion of child;en in the religion of their parents in all during schoo! hours, by toacliers duly qualified to give .it; and 1ha.t a copy of the resolution be-«ent to the Hon. A. L. ,t.aIJ!(,"v ;lJ]d Mr. \V. Runciman. the new Minister for Education."—Dr. Moreton having seconded, the resolution was carried unani- moiLily.—Tho Yicar thanked all the various workc-iis. DUNHAM HILL. vettry meeting was held on Monuay. riw> Rev. C. A. Griffin (vicar) presided. The state- ment of accounts shewed an inerefu<' of £ 20 in the- off-crtoliÐS for the last six months. The Yicar nominated Mr. John Dilworth as his ward-cm. The people's warden, Mr. W. Booth, wished to retire after eight years' service, and on his proposition, seconded by Mr. Dilworth, Mr. Joseph Weaver was unanimously e!-ccted p'-ople's warden for the year. The following were elected sitlesmen Messrs. W. Boot.h, W. Carlwright, Dunbabin, H. Grec-n. F. Booth and T. Kavr. nie&e, with the wardens, will form the Church Council. 'The Yicar thanked all 11 tosi3 who had assisted in the ttawices of the church and' parish dming the year, and moved a lieait.y vote of thanks to Mr. Booth for the painstaking attention he had giveai to the par- ish during the past eight yeary as warden. The vestry meeting was largely attended, shewing the keen interest being taken in the work of thp Dwi isli, H ELSBY. Oil I RCll KNLA11C EMENT. ihe- vcetry meeting was held m the Naliona-l Schoolroom on Friday evening, the Rev. E. \V. Evaijo (vicar) presiding. The accounts, submit- ted by Air. J. Blythe, lead is follows :—Re- ceipts Collections for special objects*, JE50. 10s. 4d. for ehureh expenses, £ 227. 12s. lOd. total, £ 278. 3s. 2d. Expenditure, £ 269. 10s. 8d., kavitig a balance in hand of £ 8. 12s. 6d. The accounts fo: th. rveication Hall Mission were pjcscnled hy Mr. J. H. Dixon as foli,,)wt; Balance in hand fiom previous year £ 4. 13. 5d.. collections- £ 17. 7s. &d.. to;al £ 22. Os lid.; ex- penditure. JE18. 14s. lid., balance in liand £3 6s. Boiih statements were approved and unani- mously passed. The Vicar expiessed his hearty thanks for the suppot r and co-operation of tlie war<lens, sidesmen, otlier church officeis, and Sunday school teacher- and in review i ng tho various departments of the c-hnrch was pleased to report a steady inciease and healthy develop- ment- The growing congregations had forced the question of the enlargement, of the chinch, and in pmisenting a set of plans previously Ull- der consideration he desired an expression of opinion upon the matter from the wetrv. After discussion it was resolved that the matter be laid before the next, meeting of t.ho Church Council. Mr. A. F. Brundnt. nai.xxl the qUolS- tion of improved ventilation of tito church, and it. was iv-«>lv<-d to call the attention of the churchwardens to tho Matter. The Yiear again nominated Mr. G. C. Taylor ae his warflen, ancf Mr. F. C. Bradley as his sidosman. Meeais. J. Blythe and G. I" were re-?<?<'d paiishionere warden, and sidesman respectively. M<wre. J. T. Cblii?r a.nd J. H. Howell were appointed lay delegates, and the following were dM?d members of the (,btij-eJi Messrs. W. G. Barlow, G. Britland, J. Bromley, A. F. Brundrit, J. Dallimore, II. Davieis, W. Davie8, W. K Davics, J. H. Dixon, A. Gsn ton '1'. Hatitoix, li. W. Hill, J. H. Howell, J. T. Iloyle, J. Jeffs, H. Knighl, A. Malpass, B. Peaeoek, W. Prie«?t.ner, F. Thompson, W. A. Tomlinson. T. Tudor and T. Walton. M r. Jas. White proposed a vole of thanks to the choir and organist for their excelleint services, whioh was seconded by Mr. J. H. Howell and carried unanimously. Mr. J. T. Collier, in proposing a vot, of thanks to the chairman, pok in culogistio terms of tho enorgc<ie and earnest labour of tJio Yicar. which remarks were 1*1 11 v hv T.Jin^ifN 1'):n'.I"'nf ? I- 1. ASirh)N IIAYEy. Tite Easter vestry mneting was held on Tues- day evening last, 'i'he Viear, tlio Rev. F. O. Poole, who presided, thanked all Üj(' lx-Jpers in tJio work of the church during tho past year, meritioniiig especially the warden- sides- men, choir, and those who had assisted in the decoiation of the ohurch. He felt, that progress was being made; tire congregations were bet- ter, and from Easter, 1907, to Easter, 1908, the, number attending Holy Communion was higher by neai ly 200 than in any yoar during the last to. ,J:. M«e?rs. J. T. Rimmer anJ T. Cat tor were reappointed Vicars and people's wardens re- speetively, and Messrs R. Gree-nway and R. Lewis I and Messrs. T. Shalleroje and J. 'T. Rimmer representativ«9 at -the Dioo-van. Conforenco. were also re-ejeetcd. It war", SU- gested that at next Easter veest-ry one of the s idesmen should take office as warden. The accounts for the year were passed, eubjeet to the usual atiait, and shew/d a baJanc-o of JE15 10s. 7d., run increase of £ 3 on Uiat of last year. Referring to tho pulpit erected by Mrs. Hayes, tho Vicar proposed, and it was unanimously re- solved, "That this meeting oordially approves of t,h., erection of the new pulpit, and desires to express its hearty thanks to the donor." It, was ajoo decided to remove the steps to the lamp in tho ohurch drive, and to smbstitute a light I movable -er. The ?ie<u' ?xprc?«i iuslhank? j for die Easier offering of £ 26. 18s. 7d. j ALVANLEY. I The Rev. W. E. Colegrovo (vicar) presided over the. vestry meeting held on Friday evening. Mr. Thomas Avyimlit was again appointed Vicar s warden, and Mr. S. IT. Noden people's warden. Tho following ate the sidesmen: Messrs. A. Creemvay, J. Noden, II. Gicenwav, L. Green- way, J. Britland and T. Booth.. Messrs. Tom- Jin()n and t S. II. Noden were elected lay delegates. The accounts shewed a balanc? of £2 odd. A hearty vote of thanks was ten- dered to the wardens, also to the ladies for the deeoiationv. which they had done- on festal oc- casions. LITTLE BUD WORTH. I The vestry meeting was held in the Church Room last weak, the Vicar being in the chair. The accounts for the past year were presented, and Messrs. Robert Done and John Booth were elected to serve as churchwardens, I while Messrs. George Rutter and Harry Rutt,er were appointed sicbismcn. GRKSFORD. I NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS. TP.vestry m.:?'i'tgwM)?d on Thuisday week, the Vicar (the Rev. E. A. Fishbourne) p:?iding. The Chairman thanked the wardens md Md?-men for their valuable, assistance dur- ing <i? past year. One of their wardens (Mr. yküs) h? p:d away somewluat unexp<ctcdh. They legietted his death, and they had the deepest sympathy with IvhQ. Sykos and family. He felt very grateful to Mr. Robertson for his splendid finance work. J1: had much pleas-ure in re-nominating Mr. James as his warden (Applause-.I—Mr. James in replying, stated that having- occupied the position of Yicar'y waiden for it number of year", he had begun to think the honour should go round. They all, how-ever, looked upon the coming year as an | eventful one. They had large? projects under consideration, and under these circumstances he felt it his duty to accept nomination again. (Hoar, hear.) Tho Vicar and iiic., wai-dexis iiati worked haimonicusly together, and he should therefore like to propo«c the re-election of Mr. C. II. F. Robertson.—Chancellor Trevor Par- him seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.—To fill the vacancies caused by the resignation of Mr. J. E. S. Bioekbank, who had left tlio parish, and the death of Mr. Sykos, it. wa.l unanimously agreed to elect Mr. P. L. Rooper and Mr. W. 11. Lane<: lot in their places. —The following were appointed to act as sides- men Messrs. Vincent B. Wright, C'. E. Lloyd, J. Gough, R. 1.1. Edwards. William Lee, John Parry, J. Weaver and W. Woodall.—-Chanceilcr Tivvor Parkins, Mt-ssiv. J. Allington Hughr-ê, J1. R. James and G. II. F. Robert-son were elec- ted as momlwrs of tho Wrexham Ruri Decanal Assoeiai ion.— Mr. Rol>ertson eincpiired as to particulars relating to iliz- and Jeffreys (?harities.—Mr. Reginald James explained thai the charity was an ecclesiastical one, tihe deed stipulating that the revenue was to be devoted to the educating of children in the principke of the Church of England, and tlw clothing an nually of thioc boys and three giils belonging to the Church of England. A portion of the pro- ceeds had for some time been paid out aecoid ing to the requirements of tho Board of Edu- cation, who had recently oidered a retention of the- money pending t he adoption of a new scheme which was under consideration, and that was the rea?o:i a considerable balance was in hand. —The statement of accounts relating to tho clitirel-, shewed a credit balance amounting to £ 16. Is. Id., the total amount collected during the year being £ 308. 7s. lid-—Mr. Robertson moved ilie adoption of the balance-sheet, whic-h was seconded "by Mr. P. L. Rooper and car- ried.—The- m?ing subsequently con?'t?ut'ed it- self a special vestry for the purpose of discus- j sing a (?h?iTH' for carrying ott a number of im- piovemcxits, including the provision of a new organ. a new method of heating the ohurch, together with a plan for carrying away ihe rain water from the foundations of the church. —The Vicar said they would not be able to ac- tually apply for a faculty from that vestry, be- cause more complete plans would have to be submitted, pioviding the suggestions were that- day approved. The present lieating apparatus was in?'?H<-<( prior to th r.storation of the church, in an ancient crypt o.ft?e 14th century, 11 which hutlk¡ be an interesting place to VlSltOrs, Besides tJmt, tbe flues, sulphur and smoke came I into tho ohuroh, and there could be no doubt that a new apparatus was required. He thought it not only dangerous, but irreverent,ial, to put the furna? and coal ,,IlirI.Id,, the churo}?. It wa.? now p)opos<?d to place the new a.ppatTdus oniMde the church, to that the con- gt?gatiou wou'?] no longer be troubkd with tli3 obnoxious fumes and smok(\ A new ar- rangement for the disposal of the rain water was very necessary, as by the present ar- rangement the ohurch was rendered very damp and cold, besidas which it injured the appear- ance of the building outsidei. Tlie organ re- I q uired extensive repaiis and additions. It was intended to have an instrument to be divided into two parts, to be placed on each side of the choir, which would be better for the choir and organist than its present position, against one of the windows. At present it blocked the aisle, and was also exposed to unfavourable atmospheric conditions.—Mr. Robertson stated there had been a great number of complaints concerning the lieating and the ventilation of The ohurch, and he considered something should be done in order to remedy these defects. By eroding a new heating apparatus it would en- able them to effect an important saving in their fuel bill.—Mr. Reginald James remarked that the ohurehwmd-cns had always felt uneasy con- cerning tho danger attached to the present heat- ing arrangements.— Chancellor Trevor Parkins agreed that it was desirable to remove the ap- paratus out of the church, but they must not in- terfere in any way with the graves. It would bo necessary to submit a detailed plan to the vestry before any scheme could be approved.— It was resolved, upon the motion of Colonel Cholmondeley, seconded by Mr. J. Allington Hughes, "Thai in the opinion of this vestry it is J-csirabc that the present heating apparatus ba removed outside tho church, and a new one provided in a fresh position, plans of such al- terations io bo submitted hereafter.—Tho Chairman road a. lotter received from Mrs. Howell Evans, suggesting a temporary erec- trOll should be placed in the position where it I was intended to plaoo the new organ, so that I the parishioneis could see whether it would interfere materially with the view of the church.—Mr. Reginald James, speaking &s a member of the choir, said it had been clear for a long time that the present organ required serious attention, while its present popioon connibuted in a large (i,c, g I o, to its condition. Visitors to the church were amazed that they had such a hideous thing in so beautiful a ohurch.—'Dig (Thancefior thought th? suggestion of lVh'1 Howell Evans was a good one.—Mr. Jamce moved: '"?at: rt. is desirable to r(OOD!truct the 01 gan, and, if found desirable, to remove it to another position." Alr. Rooper secondcd the proposition, which was approved.

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I ASIITON HAYES. I WEDDLNG.—At Ashton Hayee Ghuruh on April 22nd the wedding took place of Miss Lily Fiorenoo Maddock, eldest daughter of Mr. T. Maddook, of Ashton Hayes, to Mr. John A. Bass, of Ey-neebury, St Neots. The church was prettily decorated, and a floral arch erected at the entrance to the ohuroh, through the kindness of Mrs. F. W. Hayes. The bride. who was given away by her father, locke-d well in a cream dress trimmed with chiffon and blonde lace, and wore a white crinoline hat., trimmed with ostrich leathern and tulle, and carrieHi a, s hower bouquet, the gift of Mr. A. Maddook. The bride was attended by her two youngest sixers, Mifses V. M. and C. E. MaJ- clock, who were attired in grey eolienoe I dresses trimmed with white Jace and blue rib- bon, and wore paste buokles, the gift of the bridegroom. They wore black crinoline, hats, and carried white Prayer-books, the gift of t-he bride. Mr. E. J. Bass acted at; best man. I The presents included tho following:—Bride to bridegrcom, gold cuff links; Bridegroom to bride, gold watch chain; Mr. a.nd Mrs. Maddoek, table gllass, pickle jars and decan- ters; Mr. A. Maddook, clock in china case; Mr. B. Maddook, table lamp; Mr. H. a.nd F. Maddook, butter dish Mis, N. Maddook, em- broidered bedspread Miss V. M. Maddock, dinner service; Mis* C. Maddock, pair pic- tures; Mrs. F. W. Hayes, of Ashton Hayes, wedding cake and table lamp; the Misses Hayes, wrist bag; Mrs. AEington, sewing machine; the Misses Alincpon, gold watoh and safety pin; Mrs. Swann, sillver teaspoons; I Mrs. Worsfohl, silver toaet rack; Miss Stephens, roal lace handkerchiefs, inkstand, calendar holder and flower pot; Mr. Dean, bread board and knife; Misses Binion, and Piper, laoe curtains; the Misses Kneller, jam dish iK-id spoon Mr. C. Kneiller, hand em- broidered afternoon teaeloth; the Misses Tay- lor, sugar tongs; Mies Fletcher, vases; Miss Wool row, vase; Mrs. Bass, counterpane Mr. and Mrs. R J. Bass, knife machine; Miss L. Bars, oak t ray; MÜls E. Bass, copper flower pot.; Mr. aJlJ Mrs. W. Wryeroft, barometer; Mr. Maile and Miss A. Bass, coal vase; Mr. and Mrs. F. Bass, knife box, soap box, paste boards and towel rack; Mr. W. Bennett, cop- per kettle; Mr. F. Barringer, alarm clock; St. Neots Postofficc Staff, tatfe knives; Mr. E. E. Ibbs, bread board and knife.; Mn", Jar- vis, easy chair; Mrs. G. Sha-rman, eh<rcse dish; Mr. Jennings, picture; Mies Robinson, pic- ture; Mr. W. and the Misses Hall, solver-plated jam dish; the Misses Gaudcrson, pair vases; Mrs. Heath, oruet; M103 Bruo., hajnd-emr Lroidered fire screen; Mrs. Bingham, coffee pot Mrs; Collins, match stand Mrs. Waters, d'oyleys; Mrs. Sballcroes, table napkins; Miss N. ShalUcToss, glass dishes; Mies J. ShaJlorO'ffi, tray; Mr. Van Nierop (Canada), hand-worked cushion cover; Miss Bromley, photo frames; Miss M. and Mr. B. Tremellen, butter dish Mrs. and Miss E. Irons, table mats; Mr. E. Bennett, clothes horse; Mrs. Aughton, crumb brush and trav; Mrs. Ben Baker, pair vases; Mm. G. Hart, jugs; Mrs T. Hart., pair vases; Messrs. H. K. and F. Turner, bisouit barrel; Mrs. Hill, antique hot-water jug; Mr. W. Ast- bury, ouw 'e-hooi pin cushion.

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CONNAH'S QUAY CONFERENCE. A 7 WELSH FREE CHURCHES. Two conferences, one in Welsh and the otlier in English, were held on Wednesday at Con- nah'b Quay, in connection with the North Wales Federation of Free Ohurch Councils. A number 01 the. delegates and personal meni- Iv-irs arrived at eonn.a.h' s Quay on Tuesday night. Sermons were preached by the Rev. A. G-uttery, of Newcastle, and the Rev. James Charles, of Denbigh, the former preaching in English a.nd the iat.ter in Welsh. The morning- meeting on Wednesday wat, pre- sided over by the Rev. Francis Jones, of Aber- gele, president of the Federation. The Rev. D. Leewyn Evans, of Portdinor- wic, gave an address on "Sabbath Observance." The t-timday. he said, was a natural necessity— a rest-day for man being indispensable. How was that day to be observed. We should not resort to the Puritan Sabbath. Bigotry should be guarded against on the one hand, and a superficial "broad-mindedness'' on the other. Within bounds all joy possible ought to bo brought into the day. It ought, to bo the day of everything that. was best, the best musne, books, sentiments, talk, even the best- clothes and food. (Applause.) The Rev. D. Gwynfryn Jones (Llandudno) moved that the churches of North Wales be urged to do everything in their power to main- tain the saer(-drie.Fs of the Sunday. Mr. J. JoneS (Ikthesda.) seconded the modes, which was carried unanimously. The Rev. \V. O. Evans, of Rhyl, said that the difficulty of maintaining the observance of the Sabbath was much increased, along the coast at any rate, by the influx of English visi- tors, who did not always shew that regard for the feelings of the Welsh people that might, be desired. (Hear, hear.) A special Sunday ought to be sd apart each year on which to preach on the subject of Sunday observance. Turning to the Licensing- Bill, Mr. Evans raid the forces of the trade, indeed the- forces of hell itself, were arrayed against the Govern- ment's Licensing Bill, and it was tho duty of the Free Churelics to hold special prayer meet- ings for intercession in regard to this great movement. He moved a resolution to that effect. The JWv. R. Peris Williams (Wrexiialll), seconded the mot ion. and suggested that such a meeting be held in connection with every council throughout North Wales on Monday, May 11. This was unanimously agreed to. MI&S GEE'S MEDALS. Over a hundred applications had been roC- ceived for Mi'ss Gee's medals for the oldest members of Sunday schools, and the five medals offered this year were awarded to the follow- ing:-(IatJje.r ne Jones, Celvn, Beddgelert, age 98. in Sunday school 95 years; Jane Jones, Festiniop, age 91, in Sunday school 85 years; Richard Williams, Aberffraw, Anglesey, ago 89, in Sunday school 86 years; Jane Jones, Nant-road, Coedpoeth. age 88, in Sunday school 85 years; Hugh Jones, Carnoddau, Os- westry, age 89, in Sunday school 85 years. The medals were presented by Miss Geo to the re- presentatives of two of the recipients who were present, and the others will be forwarded. At. the afternoon conference, which was in English, the Rev. Francis Jones again pre- sided. The Rev. Dr. Oliver, secretary, read a letter from Mr. J. Herbert. Lewis, M.P., who said that his Parliamentary duties prevented his attending. There were ample signs, he wrote, that people of all parries were longing for an end of the interminable education con- troversy. Ho honoured those who had had the courage to propose a settlement, and ho wished all success for the efforts which were being made to find a common ground of agree- ment upon a. g-rvat. question that divided the churches and hindered the educational pro- gress of millions of children. (Applause.) Mr. J. S. Lloyd, of Wrexham, read a paper on "The question of overlapping of our ohurohes." He was loth to believe that the overlapping of which complaint was made was due to jealousy or competition, and now more than ever there was cordial cooperation be- tween Nonconformist denominations. While he did not, say the country was over-ehapellcd. he felt. that they were not making the mu-t of or getting the best from t.he chapels, which everywhere should be organised centres of in- tellectual, social, and—so far as they were forced into the arena—political as well as re- ligious woik. (Applause.) The Rev. J. Erna-n Evanf; (Holywel) said overlapping did exist, and it was a crime against, the Federation—more than that, it was a blot upon their common Christianity, a bur- de-n upon a great many of their people, and a hindrance to moral and religious progress. (Applause.) Having quoted figures shewing the seatings in chapels in Flintshire villages and small towns, the speaker asked why this wasted energy and wasted money—why this robbery of money from the working people of North 'Y;IeR' to build unnecessary ohapelG- was allowed? (Applause.) Multiplication of ohapels was causing dismay among the working- classes, and was the reason, he believed, why so majiy were outside the churches. The Rev. W. Thomas (Gwersyllt) suggested a round table conference, and Mr. W. Reney seoonded. The matter was ultimately referred to the executive. The Rev. W. 0. (Rhvl) moved a reso- | lution welcoming the decision 01 the Govern- n?ent <o <kvi 1 during the present. Parhament with the c-Jainiis of the people of Wales and Monmouth, who have returned to Parliament the whole of their members pledged to demand the disestablishment of the Anglican Ohurch in Wales. Mr. James Renty seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. At the annual meeting of the delegates and members, t, he Rev. Francis Jones presiding, the Rev. Dr. Oliver, in the annual repCT-t of the executive, stated that five new councils had been formed during the year. Most of the councils were active and doing good work, but several were apathetic, and two had ceased to exist. In almost all the workhouses of North Wales religious services were con-ducted by Free Churoh ministers. and the committee WaG of opinion that the. Free Churches should ap- proach the Local Government Board pointing out t.he unfairness of giving Free Church ministers, who were performing the same work in poor law institutions as the Established Church clergymen, an inferior status, and ask- ing that they should be placed on the same footing. (1\ pp]allse.) Mr. William George, of Orioeiet.h, wae, amid applause, elected the president, of next year's conference, ar.d the Rev. D. Gwynfryn Jones, Mr. Thomas Jones (Wrrexham), and the Rev. J. Pul est on Jon-ps were elected vice-presidents. Mr. Hugh Owen, Llandudno Junction, was re- elected hon. treasurer, and Dr. Oliver secre- tary. It wan decided to hold next year .s meet- ing at Conway. The Rev. A. T. Gut-tery, speaking at a re- iiig at, a re- ception given by Mr. J. W. Summers, declared that, the Bishop of Sf. Asaph's Bill was bad, and lie hoped that, Nonconformists would not allow themselves from weariness of the con- flict. to accept a. "solution" which would mean a reopening of bitter battle in the days to oome. In the evening a public meeting was held, provided over by Mr. J. W. Summers, when resolutions were passed approving of the Licensing Bill and calling for a "just" settle- ment of the education question. Among the speakers were the Rev. Dr. Townsend (Pres- tatyn), Mr. F. Llewellyn-Jones (Mo.!d), thie I Rev. A. T. Guttery, and the Rev. Richard Jones (of Maneot.)

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TATTENHALL. I PARISH TEA.- The annuaS parish tea and concert were held in th-2 Barbour Institute on Wednesday. An excellent tea was served at 5.45 p.m., the following ladies kindly provid- ing tables: Me^dames Aldereey, Arthan, Bar- bour, Brierlcy, J. Cooke, Hut,ton, J. Lightfoot, Moore Diitto.-t. Robinson, Tilney, Tomilinson, Whichello, senior and junior, the Misoes Elier- ton and Scott. After tea the room was ar- ranged for the concert. The choir gave a gocd rendering of two pari songs, and the following ladies and gentlemen contributed songs: Mrs. Tilney, Mrs. H. Whichello, and Mies L. Brier- lev, Messrs. Read, Reeves, and Breen. Mis? and Marker L. Tilney each gave a recitation in excellent style. The Misses Holland and Eaton Jones performed a duologue, which provoked abundant laughter, and the humorous read- ings by Mr. E. Ouid were closely followed by a odighted audience. Mr. Ould has many admirers in Tatienhall, to whom it was a pleasure to note that hie skill had not deterior- i atpd. M if", G. Ellerton ably accompanied. At the conclusion the Rector (ihe Rev. R. W. 001- t ttoti) thanked the donors of tables and those who contributed to the succors of the concert.

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[ DEATH OF MR. R. II. BLAIN. I I r j VICTIM OF INSOMNIA. I A painful surprise was created in Chester on Saturday by news of the tragic death of Mr. Reginald Haughion Blain, of Hoole Cottage, who on Friday cvc-nmg ws? fmmd dead in the bathroom w'.t-li a severe wound in his throat. He had been in iIMi?i?, a.nd dutin? the week had suffered from inc?mitia. TIH deceased gentleman was exceedingly well hnow? in fh, d)shict, and in LivMpoo? bo?in<M circles, and WKs wry popu!ar and highly rospcoted. He was a member of the firni of Messi-s. Wm. Blain and Sons, torn brokers, of Liverpool. Mr. Blain was a keen sportsman. He was a fol- lower of the Cheshire I>:«gles; and unt.il a few I years ago regularly hunted with the' Cheshire IIouiuls. Latterly he lwul taken to shooting. Ho was also an enthusiastic golfer, being a p;x>minent. member of the Chester Golf Club. It was known that of late he had been indis- posed, but his death has come a-s a shock to his largo circle of friends. He is survived by a widow and family, with whom great symrpathy is feltv ) I THE IN QUEST. I The West Cheshire Cononer (Mr. J. C. Bate) r held the inquest at the house on Saturday even- mg. Mr. William F. Morecroft, solicitor, Liver- pool, attended to represent the family, and Mr. Edward roweil, of Iloole Bank, was the foreman of the jury.- Ihe Coroner outlined the circum- stance, of the case, and explained that Mrs. Blain. whose evidence was very malaria], was too iii to appear ?".for(, the Court. and in the cir- cumstances they would have to dispense with her testimony. Dr. Her be it Dobie, who was the first witness, deposed that some months ago he attended de- ceased, and he was called to see him on Friday morning. He complained of having two or three sleepless nights, and asked for a sleeping draught. Witness prescribed one for him. From what- Mrs. Blain said, he had evidently been suffering from delusions during the night, but his conditon was not so serious as to suggest that ho needed watching. He talked very sensibly at times. Witness gave no special instructions, and there was nothing to lead him to think that Mr. Blain would commit suicide. He told Mr. Blain he would call about. 5.30 the same day, and that if he was not better he would give him a hypodermic injection of morphia. Tlie Coroner: You did not think that would frighten him.—Witness: Oh. dear, no. tlontinuing, Dr. Doble said he arrived in the evening a little after six o'clock. The maid told him that Mr. Blain had had a shock. He went upstairs and found Mrs. Blain at the end of the passage, sitting on a chair outside the bath-room door. He saw something serious had happened, so he opened the door and found Mr. Blain lying dead in the bath. Nearly the whole of his body was covered with water. There was a deep gash across hiB throat, the internal jugular veins being severed. Witness had gathered from the delusion of which Mr. Blain had spoken that, his mind was unhinged. He had no bodily complaint, and had been a strong, healthy ma-n. | Mr. Frederick William Blain. of Bunbury, said he saw hit) late brother on the Wednesday before Easier. Deceased was li-ic-ii quite in his u?ua! health. He went away for the holidays, and witness had a telegram on the Tuesday stating that hi" brother had caught a bad cLilJ and was not coming to town. Deceased was the most unlikely person to take his life. He was a strong, commonsenee sort of man. and lie was not exeitab'e. He had previously suffered from sleeplessness, and witness had once stayed up all night with him. The Coroner: He had no trouble so far aR you know. Wii.nees: Not any at all. He was a partner with me and in exactly the same position as I am in. He had been a partner the same length of time, having joined the eamc day. P.S. Jackson said he arrived at the liouse about seven o'clock on Friday evening. In the bathroom he found two blood-stained razors on the slab of the wash bowl. Deceased must have committed the act at the washbowl and jumped ¡ into the bath. Witness read a statement by I Mra. Blain, in the course of which she said that tihe and her husband returned from the holidays I on Monday. Mr. Blain was not well, and went to bed, where he remained until Thursday even. ing. During that time he had suffered from sleeplessness. On Friday he appeared worv, and remained in his room. She Mnt for Dr. Dobie, and afterwards gave her husband HIe draught as prescribed by the doctor. It did not have any effect. Mr. Blain remained in bed, and had a quiet day. She remained with him most of the day. He got up a little before six and said he was going to the lavatory, and as he did not return she went to look for him, and found his body in the bathroom. In addressing the jury, the Coroner said he was sure it would not be out of place to express the sympathy which they aU must have with Mrs. Blain and her family in the very sad cir- cumstances of Mr. Blain 's death. The jury returned a verdict of suicide during temporary insanity. The foreman said he had known Mr. Blain for many years, and many mcmb-ro of the jury had known him. They therefore endorsed the remarks of the Coroner and gave their heartfelt sympathy and condo- I lence with tlie widow and family in their sad bereavement.

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CONNAH'S QUAY & SHOTTOIN. I A SON'S SAD DISCOVERY.-An inquest was held by the Flintshire Coroner at the Shotton Polioe Station on Wednesday evening concerning the death of a lady named Mrs. Jane Banks, of Kirby Grove, Shotton, who was found dead in bed the previous morning. William Banks., a. con, aged 19 3care, identified the body as that of hie mother, who was 56 years of age and a widow. He said deceased was in the habit of calling him every morning to go to his work, but the previous morning slie did not do so When he got downstairs he found the Sre 1 ad j not been lighted nor the door unlocked. He shouted upstairs to her, but as he got no answer he went upstairs and touched her face, viiicli was cold. He called in a neighbour Lamed Mrs. Pavne, who immediatelv sent fO" Dr. Owen. H is mother had never been medically :i:tended j in her life, but the suffered slightly from bron- oh it is, and took medicine for it.—Dr. Owen, 01 Connah'ri Quay, said he arrived at the hoise at about. 10.30, but in his opinion deceased had been dead some hours. He examined her care- fully, and he was of opinion that deceased died from natural causes.—The jury, of wh >m Mr. John Ingman was choacn foreman, returnee1 a verdict to that effect. FUNERAL OF MRS. STEWARDSON.-Ii is with regret that we record the death of Mrs. Stewardson, wife of Mr. Alfred Stewardcon, late commodore engineer for the Great Central Railway Company (Quay '11.arf), which occurred on Saturday at 77, High-street-, after a few days' illness, at the age of 61 years. Before coming to Connah's Quay tlie dec-eased was matron at the Licc-ard Mill-lane Hospital, where ,.ht, made a host of friend* by her genial and kindly dis- position. Tho funeral took place at Golftyn Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. A short service was held at the residence by the Rev. D. R. Evans (St. Mark's Church), and the Rev. Lydia James (Rivertown Congregational Church' after which the funeral procession wended its way to St. Mark's Church, where an impressive service was conducted by the vicar (the Rev. T. Williams, M.A.), who also officiated at the graveside. 'The chief mourners were Mr. A. Stewardson (widower). Mr. and Mrs. Fred Collins (daughter and son-in-law). Mr. and Mrs. Lou;s Dines, of Wrexiiai-i (nephew and niece). Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Stewardson, of Scacombe (nephew and niece), Mr. and Mrs. Stewardson, of Chester (sister-in-law and nephew), etc. Among the general public were Councillors W G. Marrow, J. Forber and E. Blane. Among the large number of beautiful floral tributes wao one from the Shotton branch of the North Wales Women's Temperance Union, of which the deceased lady was an enthusiastic worker. The funeral arrangements were in the ham is of Mr. W. E. Peel. Golftyn. TEA AND CONCERT.—On Monday evening an excellent tea and concert took place at the English Wesleyan Schoolroom, in connection with the Band of Hope. over 400 sitting down to tea, the tables being presided over by a. large number of lady friends. Mise Reney. of Marsh Cottage, presided at the concert, and the fo lowing programme was gone through with great credit io the artifJts :-Duet, Miss Elsie Ralph and Miss Ethel Jones; recitation, Master Waltoi- Davies; solo. Miss Lizzie Thomas; trio, Mis-e.s Violet. Davies. Emma Knowlee and Phoelxs Blaekharo; recitation. Miss Jct-s'e Fletcher; trio. Misses Mona Edwards. IJzzie Dutton and Mabel Lawson; duet, Miss Carrie Grimshaw and Master Willie Attwood; recita- tion, Miss Annie Jones; 0010, Miss Hilda Jones; dialogue. Misses Minnie Li m lop and lien led a Davies: recitation. Miss Lizzie Lloyd: solo, Miss Maud Clarke; duet, Misses Amy Edwards and Ethel Jone.s; recita- tion. Miss Fanny Edwards; trio, Misses Pollio 1 L17z i e Wziiett Holt. ara.h WiJliamr; al1(] Lizzie BemJeU; recita- tion, Master Jimmie Munslow: duet, Master Richard France and Master John Jones; recita- tion, Miss Gertie Bellis; duct, Mi Elsie Ralph and Ethel Jones: trio, Messrs. J. Hill. G. Att- wood and G. Popplewell;; dialogue, "Husband's Experiments," Messrs. T. Evans, W. Davies, Miss Matilda Knowdes, Mr. Sam Thomas, Mr. E. Cooper, Mias Agnes Peters and Miss IIolden; recitation. Master Alyn Seholey trio, the Misses Violet Davies, Emma Knowles and Phoebe Blackham. During the evening interesting addrcKsr- on temperance work were given by Mr. Weston, Miss Rene v. etc. FLOODS: EXCITING INCIDENTS.—Heavy rains set in in the districis of Cor.nail's Quay and Shotton 011 Monday night and Tuesday, and the water came down with such torrential force from the neighbouring hills that by Tues- day noon many parts were flooded. The water rushed down through Dean's-place, Gonnah's Quay, blocking the road and sweeping across to Cestri an-street io the depth of several feet. Cellars and houses were flooded, and the garden produce swept out of one garden into another. All the houses in Cestrian-street were flooded, the people being unable in some cases to leave their houses, the whole surroundings looking more like a lake than gardens. In the Shotton district the damage was very great, both to houses and lan(1. The water came pouring down over the Ha warden hilla into Shot ton-lane with such rapidity that in a very short time there wa,3 quite a foot of water. In its headlong career it swept down the main road and across into the side streets, until the people were unable to leave iJieir houses. The roads have been con- siderably damaged, and the various drains have suffered through being choked with mini and sand washed from the fields. Tlie Weprc Brook roex- to a great height, and had tliere been any high wind to back up the tides the damage would have been enormous. While the brook was at itB worst an exciting incident. occurred in Brook-road. A large tree was uprooted, and in its descent it broke through the sluice gates. To obtain this a man tried to pull it on to the side of the bank, but in doing so he was dragged into the water and carried down the stream, still clinging to the tree. He was eventually rescued near Wepre Bridge, little the worse for his exciting experience. About three years ago a similar flood visited these districts, when much damage WM done. Since then, however, the ¡ Connah's Quay Urban District Council have done much in the way of improving the sewers and sluices, and an ordinary flood can be dealt with but with Much floods as those experienced this week verv little can be done. SHOTTON INSTITUTE.- The annual general meeting in connection with the Shotton Institute was held on Monday evening in the Institute reading-room. Mr. J. V. Harris, who presided, said that on no occasion had the annual meeting been eo interesting as the present one, and he took that opportunity of expressing what he was sure was the opinion of all the members of that Institute, and that was that never since its opening had tho Irisi-itiite been in such a prosperous and progressive position as it, v, a,-) that day. lie was proud to preside at that meeting, which, as many of them knew, was somewhat different from several meetings they had had. (Loud applause.)—Mr. T. II. Whitehead (the secretary) submitted the annual statement of accounts. He was glad to be able to say that the healthy condition of the Institute finances, at', foreshadowed at their last annual meeting, had been well maintained during the past year. They commenced the year with 282 members; 96 had joined during the year, while 38 had resigned or been struck off for arrears, leaving at March 31st a nett total of 340 members. The billiard receipts this year were considerably better than in any previous year, which was mainly due to the fact that nere had been in- stalled a. new billiard "table, which Messrs. J. Summers and Sons had kindly placed in the Institute about the end of 1906-7. A goodly attendance of members had been made through- out the year. and no doubt the billiard handi- caps, which had been arranged from time to time. had been inducements to many. Although they had only shewn JM. 4s. 6d. in the statement of accounts for billiard handicap prizes, during the year prizes of considerably more value than this amount, had been given. Mr. A. P. Popplewell, of Manchester, was deserving of special mention in this respect; and their thanks were also due to the following- friends for value or money received for prizes:Messrs. J. W. Summers, F. B. Summers, A. R. Davis, J. V. Harris, E. G. Copley, F. Christian, H. P. Smith, Captain S. Vickers. Messrs. H. Atkinson, W. Reney, J. E. Hewitt, G. F. Roberts, T. Forrester, T. Wrilliams, J. Wrilliams, S. Aston, and other friends in the neighbourhood. (Applause.) It was to be .regretted, however, that the quoit pitch had not had the use which it was hoped zit would have. Perhaps if this season was a better one than last for outdoor games this section might be a popular one among tho members. During the year they had inaugurated a photo-I graphic eectioD? of which 0 the end of Maech they had 30 members; during the winter two lectures were kindly given before the members of this section by Lieut. E. LJ. Marriott. R.N., and greatly appreciated. When the season for this work commenced it was hoped that rambles, with competitions afterwards, would be ar- ranged. Mr. J. W. Summers, had aloa during the year kindly presented the Institute with about 300 books as a library. A small committee was appointed to work this section, and to 4hew that this acquisition was appreciated by the members, 56 perrons had joined to the end of March, of which number ten were ladies resi- dent in the district. They had also to thank Messrs. Summers for help during the year as regarded improvements and repairs to the build- ing. They had expended £ 33. 18s. 2d. on the repair and improvement of the billiard tables, which, of course, would not occur again t.h\ year. After all current expenses had been Inc there remained a balance of £ 112. 13s. 4d. on t, year s working. (Loud applause.)—The accounts were adopted, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Whitehead.—Mr. Christian said the donor of the. library thought they ought to spend £10 on more books, which was agreed to. —Mr. E Taylor said he did not quite agree with tlie library rules with reference to the fines charged on overdue books; but Mr. Christian explained to Mr. Taylor that if his proposition was carried it would defeat his own ends, and the matter dropped. A discussion ensued as to a bowling green attached to the institute, but it was ascertained from the secretary that Mr. Freme (the landlord) was not prepared to let any more land, because it was required for build- ing purposes.—Mr. Christian said there was a movement on foot to amalgamate with the Shotton Cricket Club, and have a green on their field. They only wanted a piece of land about 40 square yards, and. as the cricket club had their land on a ten years' lease, he thought that was the only solution of the difficulty.—Mr. Jos. Williams: Wo cannot do anything with this matter at this meeting; the whole of the mem- bers would have to be consulted.—Mr. Christian Yes, that is so. I only mentioned it so that wo might know what was P"xwd.-Iiie Chairman said nothing could be done until all the members had been called toogether.-T following officers h e following officert4 were elected :—President, Mr. J. W. Summers; vioe-presidents, Messrs. A. R. Davis, J. V, Harris, E. G. Copley, F. Christian, A. P. Popplewell and H. Atkinson; hon. treasurer, Mr. F. B. Summers; committee. Messrs. W. Beddard. G. Edwards. E. Evans, F. Collins, H. Parry, C. V. Harris, G. H. Hopwood, II. H. Millar, P. T. Parry. J. 0. Price. H. Proctor Smith, E. Taylor. J. Williams, T. Williams and K. Younghusband. Mr. T. H. Whitehead was again unanimously appointed secretary.—Mr. F. Christian, in proposing a vote of thanks to Mi Harris for presiding, referred in high terms to the courteous way in which he had filled his office of chairman during the year. He (Mr. Harris) had filled the office with credit and dis- tinction for several years, and he could safely say that never a cross word had occurred during the whole time. This was carried with accla- mation,—Mr. Harris thanked them for their kindness, and said his position as chairman waa one of the most pleasant kind.

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