Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

O\, R:I:ITV TN PUIVATK MKN has generally of bringing them into notice, and In 1 V' tiu-an ? loads to notoriety'. It has just .1 in n'a'd to Mr I!radl:wgh, who might i'y.?iu regard to Mr Dradlaugh,whomig!n i temam?d an insignificant hgurc in the lit ;:). \u? "? parliamentary representatives at j Westminster. but for his peculiar rehglous !?.j- ,.r perlcn.s we should rather say his i iiliar want if lot-lief, wllioll rendered '¡ waHer (of prInCIple with him not to take the 1. h '.l ustonird p.?-Ham'-ntary oath before assuming i¡¡ ,w:1L ?' lhadlaugh, on presenting himself  !nd?ytotlte clerk at the table, who was j swearing members, made a communication r]rit ?? claimed to be allowed to make an j 'j?).,ti.,n instead of taking an oath; and this ] .??..t-. having boon brought tu the Speaker's? .?, ?asbyhnn put before the house, as a jvVr with which he personally felt unable I.ord F. Cave; dish, on the j.. ,.f the Ministry (tlie principal members of I" I; l L'iiich Iiiii 1, en temporarily unseated by accept- j 1 1 1 J "ijiice') Hi' 'Ved that a committee be appointed c.-n-i'hT and ivp«»rt on this matter. Upon • i- ;ii"ti"u a .lo,J¡;tte of some extent occurred, :t not even then disposed of, as the i i(I to be nominated on the morrow, j t-T..r further discussion and, of course, there ,r i„. a renewal of such discussion when the' "I,i:i' re;"o'ts, and a motion founded upon t, rep i t i:s pitt to the house. The only agree- V,;L. feature about all this proceeding was that ,va^ .-Iiiidneted without any display of personal li;i.<■. not t-> say religious bigotry. Not a word [vsaid as in the debutes on Jewish disabilities, q 1"] £' j, maintaining the Christian c haracter of the and iY 'IN all reference that WAS made to ju i-ionai ( Minions on religious matters, Mr, ¡:r;¡,lLtI1:.Jl might have been a Buddhist or a ■•iiiiieilan. Everybody seemed inclined to 1, not only what was right and proper, but "bat was geii'ev.nis aud courteous in the ditliculty j,-„l oceiivivd. As tor anything to exclude. "dï I'.ratliaiigh by the operation of a mere f .vuiality from the seat to which he had been tln-re so i.ied to be no sign of such The inly practical result of the whole therefore, probably be to provide Mr iin.ui.ei'-ih with a little transient personal v. and, as we trust, to remove the occa- :i f r any such notoriety with regard to him 1 f' d ;,„v ..tiicr person in the future. In a wor d this case shows the 'inexpediency of kee]>ii'-r III) any longer the formality of ••'ministering an oath to the members of Parlia- tr ail before they are allowed to take their ( The case is not at all analogous to that. i-st s in courts of justice, where an oath 1 :!i iV have some practical eilec-t on the reliability tiu- evidence given. Even the case of persons I litf) executive othces is different. But individual members of Parliament, as such, II" etlective power but as members of a ,i-i i i;v and nobody will suppose, to put the :i!r• r in its strongest light, that if the British ■ .-cut a majority of republican and revo- ;nary 1 epri-sentati vcs to Westminster, the i lauchy w ould be preserved by the operation i the parliamentary oath. Until such a ■ ii riiv is returned, the oath is not wanted I when it should be returned, the oath would • v of no efleet, and would be got rid of if it were. !I, ;t n .body supposes that during the lifetime of few generations to come there is any prospect i ,t republican Parliament at Wistiiiinster. Neither have we now, or are we likely to have, any trouble about disputed succession and iiviiled allegiance. In a personal ptlint of view, h .successi on to the throne is amply provided r, and there are no pretenders in the field, U't- would, therefore, suggest, as an expedient, recommendation for the Committee on the bnullaugh case) a proposal to abolish all such nnality as the oath-qualification of members, We have abolished other qualifications without disadvantage, and this might as well follow the rest. At all events, it would be reasonable to reduce the ceremony to a simple affirmation all round for if a non-Christian (to use a compre- hensive and inoffensive term) is to be trusted on his mere affirmation, why require more from a: -apposed true believer

FKKE LIHKAKY.—Attendance this -week—Thurs- day, lol Friday, 156 Sattirtlay, 162 Monday, 170 Tuesday, lol Wednesday, 64. A COI.I.E(TIL);In our Liverpool Corn Market j (Friday) report last week through an error in telegraphing, wheat was given at 7d per cental 1 !ver instead of Id, and Indian corn 4s 9d, given 4s. FUIWElt Snow.—The committee are now anxious i.-sue the schedules for the forthcoming show, I t ut before they can do so it is necessary that they -hould know the extent of their subscriptions. Intending subscribers will therefore oblige by an arly response to the secretary's circular. KINO STREET.—An inhabitant writes complain- that, notwithstanding the presence ot the Militia, not a single lamp is lighted the whole iii,th of the street. Moreover, though clouds of l ist have been blowing along it and down Rhos- !t:- t have been blowing along it and down Rhos- Lane, the water cart never pays it a visit. COMMISSIONS.—IXFAXTRY.—1st Royal Cheshire Harold Girvin, Gent., to be Second Lieutenant, -nd Roval Cheshire—Lieutenant Wm. Trail, from t 1st Royal Lancashire Militia, to be Lieutenant: April, '1880, Charles Herbert Hicks, Gent., to he Second Lieutenant 6th April, 1880. Royal Flint -Sub-Lieutenant Charles Edward Wynne I;, ton to be Lieutenant 30th June, 1877. Mi. ROIU.NSON WATSON'S MISSION.—In connec- n with the above mission, a week of special prayer will be conducted in Bi-ynyffynlion AVesleyali ..lipel. commencing to-morrow (Sunday), and will continued during the week. The meetings will 1.1.1 morning and evening for an hour, that in a. >i nings to commence at 7 o'clock, and in the eiiings at lia;f-i>ast 7. Christians of all denomin- ns are earnestly invited to take part. Mrm\t..? ELD1ESTARY TEACHERS. — The hharv.tu.ut< meeting of the \Yrexhan? and II -tii 1 Teachers 'A.?ociation has been convened  :day, when the attention of teachers "n be called to the Orphanage and all Fund as established by the N. U.E. T. 1 li-i lering the importance of these funds -i the public attention they have called it is anticipated that a good number of achcrs will be present to take part in the pro- vediiijji, and express their sympathy with the a •veinent, w hieJi has for its object the relief and ■nif.iit (if the orjdiansof elementary teachers, with- •t inij.osii?^ any religious bairier. '-•Ii.ii FOOT.—Major and Brevet Colonel Charles e :o be Lieutenant-Colonel,vice Brevet Colonel ;hl111uraIIJe :\Iostyn, C.B" retired on half- ■'V loth Alpril, ISSO. Captain and Brevet Major to I)-Lt Major, vice Brevet Lieutenant- 'ioiiel J. F. Shad well, promoted Lieutenant-Col. • half-pay -Joth March, 1880. Captain and t -%I Itiiiic.-j Williamson to be Major, vice t < olonel C. 10 April, 1880. Lieutenant rl. (oorife Adams Mayhew to be Captain. 1 lin vet Major J. Tilly 29th March,1880, :'t« nant Edward Harrison Clough-Taylor to be \ice Brevet Major J. Williamson 10th ■ i ■>>(!. Colonel E'gee is transferred from the t tl,ind Battalion on promotion.—Majors Williamson, Captains Mayhew and Tuylur remain with the 1st Battalion, t Major Walwyn will shortly return to re- t duty on promotion, resigning the adju- the Flint Militia. of our rexham ,1- .1 ¡II i-egret that Mr Alderman Lloyd is tilt" town. Mr Lloyd has carried on a suc- ■ irapery business in High-street for nearly I L,ars, and at the commencement of this ■ir h" parted with it on very satisfactory terms I'addon, who is now the proprietor of Comp- 11, I-STI Mr Lloyd became a member 1Town Council, and soon afterwards he be- a,t vc ?IY identined with every forward move- "t in the Council for the general improvement ?'" town, and to him more than to any other one '<. ?. arc in,?bted for the Cemetery which, 't is a necessary adjunct to a civilised com- ,i .r r'' *'s a^ t^,c same time an ornament to the town, -yd ti,lled the civic lalrm 1873 and 1874, aud ^hh cr??i:. and alnhty. As Mayor he was t" .kvute his time and attention L I" nt' h. Ii d J' 1 »1 i K: 'iiiti's )f his otnec, an d did so '?''er?' ;?.nal ?acrince. In 1877 he was .,i1 Aldiv'inan of the borough, a position he? ? II, '?.?.so chairman of the Cemetery '?" ('oimnittces. No doubt eonsidera-j '"altl. have .?.netlung to do with Mr? ?.?'\?" ?'? ?' rexham, and with his settlement .t ,?'"?'?"'?"? he will be accompanied u.'?.?'? "? his ?'? townsmen for hiS i. /i,'? ?"d prosperity. We trust, moreover, ? ) 'i"t?rc?i!i be marked by some signal?  L ..t' "?  pahh services and present jjosition d. V1'11'"f those he has 80 long lived with ? We uiidifi'stand that arrangements ( "-ill, tl1J.kn;tallll that arrangements !.ia?. 1", iriviay ?;?(;t to this feeling, j 'I, ) <"  *i;rc '.viUbK heartily responded to. j'?.' -l.?s not intend to retire from the ;.?'? i"'e.sf-?t, as he will be able to run over ? ii- 1U"'v '"?" «*»nd do his duty to 1, t "JIî1'= anI¡ (I'¡ 1S U Y 0 11S' t h.!?;?t?.ei?nlar ?'?'nci! meetings. THE FAIR. The fair on Thursday was well attended both by local buyers and dealers from a distance. Stock was well represented, but few store sheep and very little demand. Quotations were hr hecr. to mutton, lO.ld to Is veal, 7d to Sd porkets, (id to 7d bacons, (id to n,I,,1. t.-riiv MKKTINC.—e observe that an im- nortant vesterv meeting will he held at the Savings Lank, on Wednesday next, at 3 p,m" to take into | consideration the conduct of the assistant overseer -if Wrexliam Abbot and the Regis, and to pass a resolution to apply to the justices to revoke his appointment- TKSTIMONIAL TO THE HON. KENYON.— At a meeting of ladies held at the Vicarage, Wrex- liam, lately convened by Mrs White, Lady Wynn in the chair, in the absence of the Mayoress, it was resolved to present Mrs Kenyon with a testimonial. The subscriptions confined to Ladies, and limited to £ 1. Mrs Richard Williams secretary and treasurer. NARROW ESI'AI'K.—On ednesday last a man named Jones, said to reside in Caers/wrle, was found on the Great Western Railway line between Gresford and Wrexham stations, a little below the 1Yheatsheaf junction. How he got there no one appears to know, but the idea is that he was coming in one of the excursion trains from Chester Races and by somem"ans or other got out of the train. The driver of the following excursion train seeing his position stoppell the train, picked him up and brought him on to Wrexliani where he was taken to the Infirmary. On his arrival there his injuries were found to be of so slight a character that he was allowed to he taken away by his friends with- out further delay. MASONIC PPE, E-%TATION. -The usual monthly meeting of the Square and Compass Lodge of FreG- masons, No. 133(5, was held on 'Tuesday, at the Masonic Chambers, when about forty members of the craft were present. At the close of the Lodge, the W.M., Bro. J. C. Owen, presented to the I.P M., Bro. Edward Smith, a very handsome Past Master's jewel, as a tribute of the high esteem and respect in which he is held by the brethren, and an acknowledgment of the valuable services he ren- dered as W.M. during the years 187S and 1879. The jewel bore the followii g inscription Pre- sented to Bro. Alderman Smith, Mayor of Wrex- ham, by the members of the Souare and Compass Lodge of Freemasons, No. I :;)li. Iay 4, lSSO.77 MR JAM IS* SARVAOE.—Our readers will be: pleased to hear of the success which Mr James Sauvage is meeting with in London. On the 19th ult., he gave his first annual concert at the Athen- ;eum, Shepherd's Bush, on which oceasior he was assisted by the best of artistes, who by their a4- tendance testified to the respect with which this young and rising baritone is held by the members of the profession. The building was tilled to its [ utmost, and so great was the desire of the music loving public to be present, that very many had to be refused admission. The H'? Z f?/?i ?(?'.?'?.s<)' m commenting upon Mr Sauwage's performance on this occasion says This gentleman possesses a highly cultivated voice, of great range and power, which he uses to the best advantage without ever straining for effect lie at once enables you to j perceive that you are listening to a thorough artist, made the more competent by severe culture ami study. V, e are much mistaken if this gentleman does not take front rank as one of the first baritones of the day." 1ST D.R.Y.—The four competitions?to select members to represent the corps at Wimbledon and Llangollen took place at the Erddig Range on April 19th, -1th, 26th, and May 1st. The weather was very unfavorable for shootÎng. The result was that Lance-corporal J. Edwards and Color-Sergt. J. Smith will represent A Company, and Qr.-M.- Sergt. Lees and Sergt. H. Jones represents B Company at Wimbledon. The following which shows the results of the competitions will also represent the two companies at Llangollen :— ] A COMPANY. 1st 2nd :;nl 4th Tl. Lance-Corp..T. Edwn.rds. 70 77 5S (!7 272 Color-Sergt Joseph Smith I'o 54 1;5 1i2 248 Private Frederick Jones (10 60 5S fit; 244 Sergt. Charles Jones. 72 (it) 5f; S3 241 Private James Ingham 57 53 5S 58.. 228 Private George .Jewitt. ti7 62 30 42 2iil Private John Roberts ;J:¡ ,37 43 47 ]Slj Private Dolieity 5ti 54 2S t2 ISO Sergt. Thomas Davies 51 44 30 53 178 Qr.-M -Ser.iit. J. Ollerhead, 45 53 40 30 177 Private F. H. Jones. 50 56 30 32 177 11 COMPANY. (, If ¡:. "t John L, l>.)"q 73 t!3 ?SO I ¿1'Oe1' <> 1n ec> 7!1 70' u,> -c. Sergt. Horatio Jones mi 78 67 !i!1 278 Sergt. Thomas Woodville 115 1;4 5S 00 247 Bandman Robert Jones 58 5li (i-l 46 224 Corpo al John Roberts til 55 54 32 222 Color-Sergt. H. R. P?mer. 55 75 42 47 22 S?rgt. Edward Howland. 51 67 4H 44 2tH Private John Price 46 41 53 54 104 Private Edwin Hughes 45 5? 42 46 WI Private John Jones 57 44 42 174 Until further notice B Company (Capt. Evan I Morris) will drill on Monday evenings, and A Company (Capt. Devereux Pugli) on Tuesday evenings. MEETIXI; OF THE SCHOOL BOARD.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the School Board was held on Tuesday, when there were present Mr Charles Hughes, chairman, Mr Walter Jones and Mr Edward Rowland. Mr Lindop, attendance officer, I presented the following report:— To the members of the Tr,'i'Xhal/i Sdtfwl B,.a¡,!l, GENTLEMEN-,—I leg to present the following list of delinquents for the consideration of the Board to-day. I-Thomas Ledsham, moulder, Crescent-place, Fanny, eight, not in school Mary Ann, seven, not in school. 2—James Thomas, Henblas-street, Charles, twelve, not in school. 3—Thomas Hughes, engine smith, Lorne-street, Charles, ten, not in school. 4-.John Youd. dyer, 15, Lambpit-street, Mary, twelve last October Martha, eight last October Clara, six last October, not in school. 5—Thomas Phillips, potter, Henblas-street, Fanny and John, now in school. 6-Thoinas Roberts, Market-street, Anne Jane, eight lust December. 7—John Edwards, 8, Crescent-place, (Sarah Ann, twelve, Mary Ellen, ten, John, nine, not in school at all. 8, Richar(I Woosnam, Nelson-street, Alban Henry, eight last September Ada, seven last April William, six last September. \:I-.John Morgan, Yorke-street, William, ten, not in school. 10—George Eddowes, Barnfield, Edward, nine. I am, gentleman, your obedient servant, May 4th, 13S0. J. LINDOC. There was no appearance in No. 2 case, and un- less this boy was sent to school at once the officer received instructions to summon the father before the magistrates. A similar order was made in No. 4 case, in which also the School Board notice had been treated with contempt. In No. 8 case Mr Lindop reported that the children had been sent to school. In No 9 case a neigh bour of the child's parent attended and stated that the boy's father died a short time ago, and his mother had been ill in bed ever since. At present there was no one to look to the boy but herself, and she had no interest in him any further than being a neighbour. She had tried every means in her power to get him to school, but hitherto she had entirely failed. Ad- journed for a fortnight, with the request that the boy should be brought before the Board at the next meeting. The mothers attended in cases li and 10, and promised that there should be an improvement, CHURCH -Nljssio-On Monday last the annual meeting of the Wrexham Branch of the Society for the Propogation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts was held in the Saving's Bank. There was a large attendance, the audience comprising a number of the neighbouring gentry. The chair was taken by the Rev. D. Lewis, curate of St. Mark's who after prayer and singing opened the meeting by saying that there was in their day a vast amount of literature and a great many meetings, but he doubted whether they were wiser for the amount of literature or realised the objects of their meeting thoroughly. They could not all be missionaries but they might give means to the Society whereby many men might be supported, and so the Society which had already done so much would be able to do still more, and if they felt a call to do so he was sure that the object of the meeting had been realised. The deputation, the Rev. F. H. Hastings, of the Royal Navy, next addressed the meeting for about an hour, during which time he kept up the interests of the audience unflaggingly. In the course of his remarks Mr Hastings said the Society whose claims he advocated was established in 1701 and was the oldest of all the Church Missionary Societies. The object of the Society was to look after the large number of emigrants who had left their shores to seek new nelds  "f labor, an d such had been the result of the Society that there were no less a number than 135 colonial bishops with about 5,000 clergymen. Mr Hastings pointed out that during the last year. a larger number of emigrants left the ports of England than had ever done so in any previous year, and it was an urgent call upon the Society to send out fresh missionaries ,ent l ei-,ian then to take care of them. The rev. gentleman then proceeded to review the work of the Society detail- ing with great vividness the grand and noble work hcinrt carried on by the Society, especially in India, and also in Zanzibar where a strong Church had been set up and was doing a grand work. In all parts of the world, and especially in India, the curse of drunkenness among Englishmen was most keenly felt, and was a great hindrance to the spread of the Gospel. Mr Hastings dwelt for some time on the horrors of the slave trade, a subject which from his long sojourn in her Majesty s ships on the coast of Africa, lie was well able to deal with.—Mr J. Lewis said he had great pleasure in proposing a vote of thanks to the deputation, and said it was a strange annual meeting, for there was no report norsecretary. He hoped that by the next meeting there would be a change. He was sorry that the amount collected on Sunday from both churches was so small for in years past he had sent from St. Giles' alone £ -8 or £ •20 to the Society. This year the proceeds from both churches amounted to the shabby sum of £ 12 ]7s. The vote of thanks was seconded by the Rev. Jonathan Howell and carried rnani- j mously. The committee of the past year ilas re- elected, and power was given them to add to their number The meeting then broke up after s¡¡¡gmg ?hvmn the accompaniments to the hymn being ?ved by Mr Edisbury.—On Sunday last s:rmons ?c rScheJ .n behalf of the Society, at t-lie j Ssh Church and the Church of St. )'bk's, by the Rev. F. H. Hastings and the Rev. D. Lewis. To monw (Sunday) sermons will be preached on behalf of the Society in «iresford Church. INQUEST.—On Thursday morning, an inquest was held at the Albion Vaults, before Mr B. H. Thel- well, coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr Thomas Bellis was the foreman, on the body of Thomas I liooerts, an infant aged ten weeks, son of Mr T. Roberts, blacksmith, 14, Erddig-road. It appeared from the evidence of the mother that the child was found dead in bed about three o'clock on the morn- ing of the 4th insfc., and there being no direct evi- dence as to over-lyinir, the jury returned a verdict to the effect that the child was found dead in bed, but that there was no evidence as to the absolute cause of death. DEBATING CLASS.—On Tuesday evening last an interesting and instructive paper was read by Mr "-?-?'?' of 14, King-street, at the Young kMr en s Chri—stian Association Debating Class, on the subject of Animal Magnetism." The room was well tilled, and the paper-which treated upon mesmerism as being partially attributable to a subtle, brain force in some respects resembling eletricity or the magnetism of the body—was I listened to with great attention. Mr Phillips thoroughly explained the phenomenon of table: turning, and at the conclusion of the paper, a capital discussion took place in which the Rev. H. J. Haffer, Messrs Ault, E. Groom, Seymour, Jones, and others, took part. Mr Frank Jones illustrated line paper by means of some very clever and amus- ing mesmeric experiments, most of which were highly successful. In a week or so a paper will be read on the telephone by Mr Ault, and one of those instruments will be exhibited. It is desirable that the young men of the town should know that this class is free to all who would care to join. CHESTER-STREET COXGREOATIOXAL CIIAPEL.-On Tuesday evening, about forty of the members and friends of the Band of Hope, held at the above place, met together for their quarterly tea, which had been arranged by the Misses Jones, King- street, and Miss Phiiiips. At the meeting held subsequently, Mr Rocke presided, and gave a stirring opening address. The Rev. H. J. Haffer, Mr W. Thomas, and Mr Newn also gave addresses, Mr Jones related some of his experience of mining at Runny gun j, Bengal. Recitations were capitally rendered by Arthur Cameron (a little fellow under seven) and John Sothcrll. Frederick Evans gave a reading, and at intervals temperance melodies were sung, accompanicd by Mr W. Heyward on the har- monium. The Chairman had, at a previous meet- ing, given his (ioltl Digging Yarn," and had offered two prizes for essays to be written on the same. The two best essays were written by Maggie Sothern and Maria Lloyd, to whom the Chairman now handed the prizes. The meeting was brought to a close by the Benediction, after which there was the usual distribution of oranges among those present. DKATH OF MR JOIIX HOWELL.—We record with regret the death of Mr John Howell, father of the!, Rev. D. Howell, vicar of Wrexham, which took place on Saturday last at his residence at Peneoed, Glamorganshire. Mr Howell had been in failing health for some time and his death was an event not unexpected, for he had attained the ripe age of 73 years. His life had been an active and useful one-not confined to personal or selfish ends, but given to the best interests, civil, social, and religious, of the community without stint or cessation. He was secretary to the West Glamorganshire Monthly Meeting of the Calvinistic Methodists, and no one unacquainted with the duties of that position can do justice to the amount of labour the proper discharge of the duties entailed upon Mr. Howell. His handwriting and figuring were a passport to any office, and a credit to any position. Moreover, he was a man of con- siderable literary ability, and some few years ago Messrs. Hughes & Son, of this town, published a volume of his poetry which has had a considerable sale. He was endowed with great business energy and judgment, and his death will prove a great loss, not only in the neighbourhood in which he lived, but to Welsh Nonconformity generally. The funeral took place yesterday, and was expected to be a representative one, as the deceased was widely known, and the respect for his character and his services was equally general. PROPOSED ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.—A meeting was held at the Walnut Tree Hotel, Rhosddu, on Monday night, to discuss the subject of a North Wales Athletic Association. Mr W. Wilson was appointed to the chair, who said that twelvemonths ago lie had been induced by a few friends to con- struct an enclosed ground with a view to encourage athletics this he had done at an expense of nearly E300, and he was assured by numerous gentlemen who had seen the grounds, that they were equal to any in Manchester, Sheffield, or even London. A; large cinder track, 12 feet wide and J mile in cir- cumference, had been laid, suitable for short and long distance, foot and bicycle races. The grounds would be completed before Whit Monday. He considered there were more athletes in Wrexham than in any other town in North Wales, and it was surprising that they had not before now thought of forming an athletic club. He had now provided them with excellent running grounds, and he hoped they would not fail to make good use of it.—Mr Jones proposed six members, which were enrolled, and Mr Settle also proposed 12 members, which were enrolled. It was decided to call the club The North Wales Athletic Association," and an- other meeting would be held on the following Monday evening, 10th inst., to appoint a committee and fix a date for the opening of the grounds with a grand Amateur Athletic Festival.—Mr Wilson stated that he was pleased with the proposition, and would make all the necessary preparations for the festival, and would give the whole of the gate receipts as his contribution to commence the funds of the club. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman. THE ASSEMBLY OF THE MILITIA.—On Friday week, Colonel the Hon. S. Mostyn, C. B., com- manding 23rd sub-district, inspected the recruits and the permanent staff of the Royal Denbigh and I Merioneth Militia. The men were formed up in the Barrack Square, under Captain and Adjutant R. F. Williamson, and Colonel Mostyn having i made a close inspection of the men expressed him- r self highly pleased with the clean and soldierly appearance of the recruits. The main body of the regiment assembled on Monday at the Brigade Depot Barracks for their 27 days annual training, when the following officers were present :— Major H. R. Hughes, Major C. R. W. Tottenham; Captains W. F. Tipping, G. L. Dicken, D. W. Kirkby, C. W. Tjwnshend, H. M. Hughes; Lieutenants C. R. Mostyn-Owen, A. P. Lame, B. D. Cooke, R. W. Ethelston, G. E. A. Cayley, H. W. F. Lovett Captain and Adjutant R. F. William- son Quarter-master W. Kenny Colonel Sir R. A. Cunliffe, Bart., M. P., was unavoidably absent on the day of assembly. Lieutenant F. Munns 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers, is attached as Musketry In- structor. The officers have established their mess at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel. The muster of the regiment this time was remarkably good, there being only sixteen old hands and twelve recruits absent out of the total strength, which was made up as follows :—One colonel, two majors, five captains, seven subalterns, one adjutant, one quartermaster, eighteen sergeants, thirty-one corporals, and 755 privates, with an additional thirty permanent staff. The mess houses are estab- lished at the Blossoms Hotel, Charles-street the Red Lion, Chester-street; the Talbot Inn, Hope- street the Black Lion the Three Tuns, Town Hill the Carnarvon Castle, and the Black Horse, Yorke-street. No. 2 company, which formerly messed at the Sun Inn, Abbot-street, is this year in Barracks. The rations are issued at the Black, Horse Inn, Yorke-street, every morning at seven o'clock, Mr T. Parker, Rossett, being the eon- i tractor for the meat, and Mr Samuel Jones, High- town, for bread. We may add that the No. 2 Company has completed its course of musketry in- struction—each man firing 20 rounds-and Nos. I and 5 have now commenced their course. The excellent band of the regiment, under the efficient leadership of Bandmaster Wells, has each day enlivened the town with inspiriting strains of martial music, and the training has in all respects commenced under highly favourable auspices.

COUTY MAGISTRATES' COURT, I MONDAY, MAY 3RD, 1880. Before J. H. Ffoulkes, Esq., Capt. Barker., Ed. Evans, Esq., W. Low, Esq., and Col. Meredith. OUNPOWDER LICESES. The following licenses were renewed, viz :—The Plas Power Colliery, Minera Mining Company, Vron Colliery Company, and Caepenty CoIHery Company. OFFENCES AGAINST THE EXPLOSIVES ACT. The Plas Power Colliery Company (for whom Mr Trevor Pdrkins appeared) were summoned Ly Supt. Wilde, Local Inspector under the Explosives Act, for that they in the first instance had neglected to keep their gunpowder store and workshop in that cleanly state required by the regulations, and in the second instance for not providing the proper clothing required to be worn by persons entering the store. Supt. Wilde said that on March 16th lie visited the colliery and was taken to the store, which he inspected. He called the attention of the man who accompanied him to the dirt on the floor. There were twenty-nine barrels in the store at the time, which was equal to 2,900 pounds of gunpowder. He then went to the workshop, and found inside the room a small mat, in which they had been in the habit of wiping their shoes. The shelves and tables were also in a bad state, and did not appear to have been cleaned out for some time. Saw about lOOlbs of gunpowder j there and a quantity of cartridges ready filled. He called the man's attentiou to it and told him he should report it. Supt. Wilde then proceeded to give evidence on the second count in the information. He said he found the magazine boots in the store. He went to the workshop, and as passing the window he saw someone inside. He knocked at the door, which was locked, and it was about two minutes before lie was admitted. The man was ill the act of filling cartridges. He looked at the man and asked him if lie hadn't got suitable clothes to put on to go there. The reply was, No, I don't often come here." He then took hold of his jacket and found a pipe projecting from his waistcoat pocket, and a match that had been used. He threw them outside. The man gave his name as David Jones, and he then turned to the other man i and asked him how it was he had given him the name of Joseph Hall as their storekeeper. He asked for the notices and rules, but there were none affixed. Mr N. R. Griffith, the manager, said that when it became necessary to erect stores and workshop, plans had been submitted and sanctioned. They had provided the necessary coats and shoes. He told Jos. Hall that he was to take care and sweep the store as often as he went in and out. Up to the 17th day of March he had no reason whatever to doubt that the store and workshop were kept in a proper manner, aud that the clothes provided were worn, in them. David Jones had been allowed to act as an assistant on the recommendation of Hall. Hall told him what Wilde had said, and he im- mediately gave orders to discharge David Jones. A printed copy of rules, which were all that was necessary, had always hung up in the workshop. Joseph Hall, storekeeper at the colliery, said it was his duty to look after the store and workshop. David Jones was employed to load cartridges and bring the powder to the workshop. It was his duty to keep the store perfectly clean accoiding to directions. Mr Griffiths had told him to keep the store and workshop in order. Each one bad a pair: of indiarubber shoes and a coat without pockets. Told Jones to wear the shoes and coat and sweep out the place twiceaday. Took care that Jones attended to his directions. Remembered the Inspector coming to the colliery on the 16th March. Went with him to the store. The Inspector made a complaint that there was dirt on the floor. Did not see any grit. They passed the window on their way from the store to the workshop, but did not see Jones through it, but found him inside. He was wear- ing his own coat. He said there was a little powder on the bench consequent on Jones' working there. Wilde told them he should summon them. j Saw the pipe, but did not see any matches. He reported Jones the first opportunity he had to Mr Griffiths. The case was then gone into, in which the Plaspower Colliery had summoned David Jones for these offences, viz., that he, on the 16th March, did not wear suitable clothes, and that he did not I keep the inside of the store and workshop free from dirt and grit. David Jones said that he could not help the dirt being there, because he was then working, he had swept out the store and workshop I that morning. The reason he had not the coat on that day was it was damp. The Bench retired for a short time, and upon their return the Chairman said they had decided to fine the Plaspower Colliery, in the first case, the sum of £ 5 aud costs, and David Jones 20s and costs 7s, in the other cases there would be no conviction. STRAYING. P.C. Miles summoned Thomas Roberts, Bryn Alyn, Llay, for allowing a cow to stray on the highway, on the 17th inst. To pay costs, 4s Gll.- The same officer also summoned Thomas Jones, Ii Croes Howel, Llay, for allowing a donkey to stray. To pay costs, 4s 6J. I RIDINO WITHOUT REINS. I P.C. Lawley charged William Davies with riding without reins, on Wednesday last, near Gwersyllt Hall Gates. Fined 2s and costs.—P.C. Taffe charged John Johnson, of Overton, with a similar offence. Fined 2s and 8s costs. THEFT OF A DRESS. Jane Edwards, a widow, living at Rhostyllen, charged Caroline Meredith, her step-daughter, who lives at Pickhill, with stealing a dress on the 19th inst., value 3s 6tl. Mrs Edwards said, prisoner had been staying with her for a short time. The dresiI was in a box in a bed-room, and she had seen it a week before she missed it. Defendant ad- mitted taking the dress, saying she had only meant to borrow it for a few days to raise some money, and as soon as she could redeem it had meant to take it back.—Mr Robshaw, assistant to Mr Bcirne, proved the dress having been pawned there for Is Gd.—Prisoner preferring to be dealt with summarily, was fined 10s and Ss 6d costs. CRUELTY TO A HORSE. P.C. Taffe charged Thos. Hall, of Threapwood, j with cruelly illusing a horse. It appeared that on Friday, the 23rd ult., as Taffe was going along the new road in the parish of Ruyton, he met the de- fendant coming down with a horse which appeared very lame. He accosted defendant, who would not take any notice, but was going on. Taffe then went up to him and stopped the horse, and on lift- ing its collar found underneath several sores, from which matter and blood were oozing. He then further examined the body and found the poor animal in a wretched condition, in fact it was one mass of these sores. Defendant, it seems, had only recently been fined for a similar offence. He expressed his sorrow for what he had done, and stated the horse had since been sold and killed, hut the Bench considered it a very bad case, and fined him 10s and costs 10s. m

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING. A special meeting of the Town Council was held on Tuesday for the purpose of taking into consider- ation the further report of the investigation of the accounts of the borough collector and to decide as to forthwith determining his appointment and to con- sider the question of appointing a successor. A second item on the notice paper was in reference to the proposed County Court Buildings in Egerton- street, to consider the reply of the proprietor to the decision of the last ordinary Council meeting and the claim for compensation arising thereon. The Mayor, Aid. E. Smith, presided, and there were present—Aid. J. Beale, Ald. R. Lloyd; Counciilors, J. Oswell Bury, J. F. Edisbury, G. Bradley, John Williams, T. Rowland, R. Jones, C. Huxley, and F. Jones Mr T. Bury, Town Clerk. I THE RATE COLLECTORSHIP. With regard to the first business, the Town Clerk submitted a further report of Mr Ellis Ed- wards, city treasurer, Chester, on the investigation of the borough collector's accounts, and after read- ing the additional figures, the Town Clerk said it appeared desirable that the collector's appointment should be vacated, under the terms of his engage- ment, and that a competent successor should be at once appointed. After considerable discussion, the Mayor moved that the services of Mr E. H.Williams, as collector, cease from that date, and that it be an instruction to the Town Clerk to advertise for a successor. This was seconded by Mr Alderman Beale. Some further conversation ensued in the course of which the Mayor proposed that the collector's salary should be increased from J680 to XIGO, the person appointed to devote his whole time to the service of the Corporation. This was seconded by Mr Oswell Bury. Mr Bradley said he thought they ought to re- member the fact that for the same salary they had been paying they had had a most excellent collector in the person of Mr Stokes—(hear, hear)—who never gave the Town Clerk any trouble, never re- quired the bond of any Guarantee Society, and who always had his rates collected in good time. (Applause.) But Mr Stokes resigned, and the cause of his resignation was that he didn't receive sufficient remuneration. (Hear, hear.) The per- son appointed as collector should be a man of influence, character, and probity, and of some position in the town, with something also at his back—(applause)—they would then have their work well done, and he be- lieved the additional jC20 salary would be real economy and bring out men of the right stamp. (Hear, hear.) He had therefore much pleasure in heartily supporting the Mayor's resolution (Ap- plause. ) Mr T. Rowland begged to propose, as an amend- ment, that the salary remam at RSO. Alderman Beale seconded the amendment, observing that lie considered f80 was quite sufficient having regard to the present depressed times. On a division, the Mayor's resolution was carried by 6 to 4, and it was also decided that canvassing members of the Council on the part of applicants for the situation should be strictly prohibited. THE COUNTY COURT BUILDINGS. With regard to the second item on the agenda, some little discussion took place resulting in a motion by Mr Councillor Walter Jones, seconded by Alderman Beale that it be an instruction from the Council that the walls of the new County Court Offices be set back six feet, and that the proprietor, Mr Yaughan-Williams, be paid compensation for the whole of the required frontage.

WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THURSDAY, MAY 6TH. Present-Capt. Griffitli-Boscawen, chairman Mr A. W. Edwards and Mr S. T. Baugh, vice-chair- men Messrs J. H. Ffoulkes, T. Chilton, R. 0. Burton, W. Lester, W. Low, W. Thomas, Ashfield; Owen Hughes, J. Sykes, T. Rowland, R. Phennah, E. Rowland, J. Beale, R. Roberts, B. Davies, S. R. Bishop, C. W. Parsonage, W. Roberts, Owen Price, J. Forrester Mr J. Oswell Bury, clerk. ('ALL FOr, ??CIlOoL PUIIPOSE.?;. CALL FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES. The Clerk said the School Attendance Committee had reported that the call in this respect would be a id in the pound on the rateable value of the total amount being £ 194. THE MASTER'S LOOKS Showed the numbers in the house to be 312, against 290 last year, and 310 last week vagrants, 138 imbeciles, 35 in schools—boys 35, girls, 39 | receiving industrial training-boys, 10 girls, 14. SANITARY HATTERS. The Clerk said that the ordinary business of the i Board having been transacted, their next proceed- ing was to elect a chairman and vice-chairman for the ensuing year. Mr Baugh proposed the re-election of Captain Griffith-Boscawen, who was at all times ready to exercise his well-known capabilities for discharging the duties of the office. Mr William Thomas, Ashfield, had very much pleasure in seconding the proposition, and thoroughly endorsed all that his friend Mr Baugh had said. I The resolution having been carried amidst con- f siderable applause, LlCt. I The Chairman, in returning thannform £ Ul he was much obliged to those present foier Jirejng him to the post harl had the honor o. J.,cd lvving for I so long a period. (Hear, hear.) The work done by the Sanitary Authority was not only difficult but sometimes unpleasant—(hear, hear)—and he had sometimes gone away slightly discouraged at the progress they had made. (Hear, hear.) After referring at great length to the expenditure of the Board, the Chairman urged upon the members the great necessity of not attempting to do too much at once. (Hear, hear.) The Stansty Drainage Scheme, however, must be carried out providing the Commissioner reported favorably thereon, and Johnstown and Brymbo must also be attended to. These matters, he thought, would be quite sumeient for them to carry out during the current year. (Applause.) Alluding to a technical point,? in reference to the new "orders" dated March last, he thought they could not proceed that day to the election of medical officers, which appoint- ments, with that of inspector of nuisances, would have to be made at the next meeting. With regard to the meetings of the AuUiurity, he thought if they had eight meetings in the year instead of twelve it would be more advantageous— (hear, hear)-and after some remarks it was decided to have eight meetings only, the Clerk to announce a special meeting when necessary. Mr Owen Hughes then proposed tho re-election of Mr Baugh as vice-chairman of the Authority, a resolution which was seconded bv Mr Maurice Hughes, and carried unanimously. Mr Baugh briefly returned thanks, observing that he fully endorsed the chairman's views as to the number of meetings, eight being, in his opinion, quite sufficient. By having fewer meetings, they would obtain a fuller Board and have freer discus- sion. Mr Ffoulkes Yes, and fewer opportunities of spending money (Laughter.) Mr Sykes proposed and Mr Ffoulkes seconded a vote of thanks to the chairman and vice-chairman for their past services, and the resolution having been carried it was resolved in future to have eight stated meetings of the Authority during the year, 'LLs Q CALLS, &r. The Clerk said he was glad to be able to state that there would be no necessity for any calls for general purposes, the calls and special purposes being £60 for Brymbo, ft 10s Od for Eyton, and 9500 for Ruabon. At the suggestion of Mr Lester, it was resolved to appoint in addition to the Finance Committee, a Sub-Committee for ifnance and general arrange- ments of business."

HAPPY DAYS. There is something oi regret and gloom in the first appearance of grey hairs our pros- pects are often blighted by their premature appear- .mce. Mrs S. A. Allen's World's Hair Restorer. happily affords a safe and sure means for restoring them again to the freshness and beauty of youth. It I is the old established standard and reliable article known and spoken most highly of in every civilized country. Tt requires only a few applications to restore grey hair to its youthful colour and lustrous • beauty, and induce luxuriant growth, and its occa- sional use is all that is needed to preserve it in its highest perfection and beauty. Dandruff is quickly and permanently removed. Sold by all Chemists and Perfumers. 105S A very cheap article, generally is « eery inferior article; and there is nothing so shortsighted, as the purchase of food and drink, that is utterly void of the desired murishiivj nualiticx. Of all beverages Tea is admitted to be the Lest it increases the incentive and rapacity for v:ork in the healthy whilst the weak and sickly, find it a mental and bodily stimulant, retard- ing undue waste but to secure these benfits, the tea must be pure and genuine 1 for 40 years Horniman's Tea has been supplied to the public, who give it a preference because of its reliable good quality; a strong rich infusion into the cup, combined with a most delicious flavour, and freedom from all facing powder, are always secured to the consumers.— Horniman's Pure Tea is sold by all Chemists, and others. List of Agents in this locality:— Wrexham—Potter, 18 and 10, High-street. Shrews- bury Salter, Chemist. Chester —■ Thomas, 13 Bridge-street Row. Iold-Hughefl, 22, New-street. Llangollen—Ditcher, stationer. Barmnuth-Kvnock. 694 ADVICE TO MOTHERS!—Are you broken in your rest by a sick child suffering with the pain of cutting teeth ? Go at once to a chemist and et a bottle of Mrs '\VI:O<SLOW' SOOTHING SYRI-P. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harm- less and pleasant to taste, it produces natural, quiet' sleep, by relieving the child from pain, a.nd the little cherub awakes "as bright as a button." It soothes the child, it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentry and diarrlnea whether arising from teething or other causes. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is sold bv Medicine dealers, every- where at Is lid per bottle.—Manufactured in New York and at 493 Oxford-street. London. 12p FOR THE CHK.YPEST ami Best Xotepayier ami Knvelopes go to G_RftATT-.JOXES'S. 1, Church-street. Wrexham. 1122z BIRTHDAY, CHR!STE-<?. AND WEDD)? PRESENTSV Choice, Cheap, and SuitaM. at ''TU:??TT-.Tr)\ps'c: 1 Church-street, Wrexham. n?/

t I Imperial Parliament. HOUSE OY LORDS.—FUN V. V. mO "0 I. 0' Ilri Lord Chancellor, the Duke d Argyll, the Larl of Kiiiihyiley, Earl Sydney, and Lord Jso/thbrook 1. 1), >' took their places as tloyal Commissioners on a Bench in front of the Throne, and the Lord < 'lianceJIor clesiivd the Usher of the Black Rod to inform the C ommons that their presence was de.divd at the bar. Shortly afterwards the Speaker, in his robes of office, attended at the bar accoiupai.i.'d hy a number of members of the Louer Jb.ii-e and addressing the Lords Commissi, .ik"t.j, said • I have to acquaint your Lordships t-h?>{■, in obedience to the commands of her Majesty, ii,r ful commons have, in the exercise of their undoubted rights aid privileges, proceeded 1,01 til. ebeti.in of a Speaker, and that their choice lias fallen on myself I now present myself at your bar, and suhnnt myself in all humility for her majesty's gracious ac; ..hMtion. —The Lord Chancellor said Air Brand, we ;'re Com- manded to assure yon that her Majesty is fifjly sensible of your zeal for the public service, and of your ample sufficiency to execute the arduous duties which her faithful Commons have selected vo'l tf) discharge, that she docs most readily approve ai,tl contirm you as their Speaker.—The Speaker said: ] submit myself with all humility and gratitude to her Majesty's most gracious command. It is now my duty, in the name and on behalf of the Commons of the United Kingdom, to Jay chim to all their undoubted rights and privile"e*. I humbly petition her Majesty for freedom of speech in debate, for freedom from arrest for their servants and persons, and above all, for freedom of access to her Majesty when occasion may require, and that the best construction may be put on all their proceedings. In regard to myself, I claim that if any error be com- mitted it may be imputed to myself, and not to her Ma jestv s faithful Commons.— l'he Lord Chancellor then said Mr Speaker, we have it further iil com- mand to inform you that Her Majesty does most readily confirm all those lights and piiviiedi" 'os that have ever been granted to or conferred on th Commons by any of her Royal predecessors. With respect to yourself, sir, although her Majesty is sensible that you stand in no need of > uch assurance her Majesty will ever put a most favorable construc- tion on your words and actions.—Tin; Speaker and the Commons then withdrew. Some peers were then sworn in. At five o'clock their Lordship* adj-mruel tiill two o'clock on IlInlby. HOUSE OF COMMONS.-FETIJAV. # At ten minutes after two o'clock, Black Ko 1 de- sired the immediate attendance of this honorable House at the House of Lord's, to which the Speaker accompanied by a. majority of the members present, at once repaired.—On the return of the House, the Speaker, having assumed his olih/hd robes, took his seat, and announced that her Majesty, throng!! her Royal C iinmissron, had been pieused to aoprov* of the choice of himself <1." Spenkir, and that lie had, on behalf of tlie Hons;, claimed the continuance of all their ancient lights and privileges, ir.ebidi'Vf freedom from arrest, the right to and go for themselves and their servants, freedom c-f spfveh, and access to her Majesty's person whenever occasion might rconire and that the most favorable construction might be placed upon all their proceedings. All these things her Majesty had been pleased to gfat and c<>n!irm in as ample a manner as had been ever granted ami con- firmed by her Majesty and any of her predecessors. The right lion, gentleman then a ided: It i; my first duty to offer to the House my mo t fervent thanks for the great honor it has conferred upon me in eallin" upon me to the chair for the third time.—Tlie Speaker then had the oath administered to him whilst siti-in.' in the chair by the Clerk, who then proceeded to ca J over the names of the hon. members, according to their counties. Those present who answered took their places at an extended table, for which places were arranged to accommodate thirty two members but so many did not respond that the call h id ex- tended to Cumberland before the whole of the places were filled up. These gentlemen having taken the oath, the roll was first signed by the Speaker, and then by other members. Mr A. Cohen, Q.C., mem- ber for Soutlnvark, was sworn in separately, after the Jewish custom, but instead of putting on his hat. he held it over his head. Other members, who objected to taking an oath, made the usual aiffrmation, and were also sworn in at a separate table. Serjeant Simon, Baron de Worms, and other members of the Hebrew religion were also sworn in the same wav. The proceedings were continued with great monotony until five o'clock, when upwards of 300 member-: had taken their seats. HOUSE OF COMMONS.— S,m ;:n.\v. The sitting was wholly occupied by the "sweari: g ill" of members. The house meets again thi: siftorn-S to continue the process. HOUSE OF LORDS.—MONDAY. The Commons were surarnoaed to the bar and formed by the Lord Chancellor that after the recess which would be necessary to complete the elections to fill the vacancies caused by the acceptance of office under ther Crown by members of their house, it was her Majesty's pleasure that they should proceed to the consideration of such matters as would then be laid before thpm, but that during this recess their lordships would continue to meet for judicial business. The Commons having retired, the swearing in of peers I was resumed. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—MONDAY. After Sir Stafford Northcote and a few others had taken the oath, Mr Bradlaugh approached the table and claimed to make an affirmation instead of taking an oath. He was informed by the Speaker that he might make make a statement on the subject if he wished, but then he must withdraw in order that the question raised might be discussed by the house. Mr Bradlaugh then briefly contended that the Parliamen- tary Oath Act of 180(5 gave him the right to make an nffinrinfion jnc;pt1 of fnl.-Ino- on ho land exercised in various courts of law for nine years past. After he had withdrawn a discussion ensued, ending in the question being referred to a select committee. Writs were then issued to till the seats vacated by those members who have accepted office, after which several notices of motion weie given. Mr Maclver announced that he would take an early opportunity of calling attention to the condition of agriculture ^nd manufactures in the United Kingdom. Mr Morgan Lloyd is to introduce a bill to prohibit caiivtisin; at Parliamentary elections, and Sir'Wilfrid Lawsoil will, on the earliest possibleday, bring forward his resold tion in favor of local option. The house adjourned till Wednesday afternoon. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—WEDNESDAY. The proceedings opened with the swearing in another batch of members. There was some di?-usp!?.-? as to the appointment of the select committer report on the demand of Mr Bradlaugh to be allows] to make a formal declaration instead of the usual oath of allegiance. Eventually notice given that certain members of the house, whose names would be nominated on Monday as members of thi- committee, and that on Tuesday other persl)n ,y:,>I are not members of the house would be nominated to serve on the committee. A goodly number of notice* were given of motions and questions. Mr Chaplin having given notice that on an early dayhe wJiiVl bring in a bill for better securing compensation t.o land tenants for improvements in all cases M. Samuelson announced his intention to ask the ment whether they would bring in ,t measure them- selves dealing with this question or leave it in th hands of Mr Chaplin. Mr Plimsoll give notice of his intention to bring in a bill to regulate for one yeM the conveyance of grain cargoes. Among the otr-i notices was one by Mr Baxter of questions that V- will at the earliest opportunity put t > the Secretarv "j State for In(lia in reference to the great blunder the estimates in the Indian budget rehiti-- -> to "f > expenses of the Afghan war. The h-mW nd"'ouv-V- l till Monday next.

All letters to Mr Gladstone, private as weii official, should now be ""?" "-—- street, Whitehall. MR OSHOUXE MORGAN.—Few men have bets-r de- served the dignities to which they have been raised f- the new Administration than Mr Osborne Morgan V. deserved his-the office of .Judge Advocate. Mr Moigan has represented, for many years, some of t'? deepest rehmou? convictions of Wales—l of Fn rla,-1 too, but of WalM in particular; and Wa!?h. received too profusely of the sweets of ofHce T? Welsh have, however, assisted Mr (?d.?one and t?? Liberal party s?nt:y, and the able, ?nt!Gm&n.v and highly honorable barrister represents the gr?? tude of the patty. No better selection could have been made. Mr Osborne Morgan, while a firm and consistent, i. not a violent, man in any way :inJ there must have been something genuine in his enthusiasm before he spoke, some little time "=- a few warm and impetuous words in d»cf^3 of the noble little "conventicles" of Wales honorable to the nation and so important as iv> ing on the foundation of the national character a-d of its direction into useful duties. All WnhJ vo"Ii rejoice at Mr Mur?an'.s success, and there wiH r'? ?' generous hope that it may not be the last of his life.— irctfrra Dady Mcrcury. LOllD TREVOR.—For some unexplained reason en- title of Viscount Dungannon is not to be revived favor of Lord Edwin Hill-Trevor, as at first intend* The title of the new peer is Baron Trevor :N.HIOAL ARCHERY MEETING.—The ann?l me^"f ing of archery representatives of clubs in all parts the United Kingdom, i, advertised to take i))-? q-" Shrewsbury on the 28th, 20th, and 30th Sjg u?V??' BANGOR CATHEDRAL. The re-openin tnis cathedral is announced for next week and t? r:¡'p Welsh preachers for the occasion fre from this "??- b urhood 'viz :-the Rev.. D. Howell Tn- '1 V1 ? ar 1 Wrexham, and the Rev. D. Williams' B T)" ''?'?"' ?ndy?llog in the Vale of C wyd EPPS s COCOA, GHATEFUL AND COMFORTIN-P-<, a thorough knowledge of the natural W whr5 govern the operations of digestion and nutriti.J by a careful application of the fine propertied$~"i1 se ected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided )Ur J bre&akfa tables with a delicately navoured bev? may save us many heavy doctors' bill,. T? ?'? judicious use of -uc h art i c l es of diet tha ?/ a ?'? ?" tion may be?radually built up until stron pllg? V' resist every tendency to disease. HunS??Sh?. maladies are Hoating around us ready ? ??tt??. wherever there is a wak point. We tno„ 0 a fatal shaft by keepmg ourselves well fortifiei with pure blood and a properly nOlriRhed frame. '?:"  only in Packets labelled-  Homœ')pathic  don." AFFECTIONS TT,\ 2t;Ol THROAT AFFECT??O-NS oAf NSD ie^S' *TMl £fermg from lrl'ltatlOn of the throat !ioars€n€? will be agreeably ..urprised????<? immediaM relief afforded bv the ?e ? Br'?n's Bronchi' Troches." These fan?u?' !? ??e.s' are now sold ry most respectable chemists in Sr'P"atl9l¥ f « b' osxli? ghPt eople tr?S ?Eh ? "liackin,?,, co <ln° ""u°iv slight cold," or bronhlcal anff ™:c^ tlo"R> cannot try them too soon V is similar trouble-, allowed to prr- 1 trre^ r?.1?"' ???? Pulmonary ?d A.th?H. affections SP^ O that the words Brown's BroncM.I Tr?? eS ?? on the Government Stamp around e?h boAri. P??? ?y '?HX 1. BRow & Sc?, Postrm T-States. Depot, 493, Oxford-tt-? london

..F?tRR TO MAKE THE OFFWE of Lord -t ii(iii-f)clliticil one bag th" i-'V -out, but Lord Cowper is as 1 '1 I 1' r]v a neutral ?t!? :'? it ? possible to b, ',v n, iv wry ui'oil ivason.4 m the present ¡,I:1<" 1'1 f., Q .ltl> f t'Ln"? ??y ""? ?? ??? Queen's sons --tilll} II "1 "l ??,).,).-x)"?nthG('r"wn t.) one of those I, ,11 '1 1 .'?)"?' '?"?' with ?? 1JuhhnItes, v.1, threw :t'"?? (if ()V?,.r the Duke y l' r 11 t t' I xj ,], ,p> farewe l to the ViciToyalty.

WREXHAM DISTRICT HIGHWAY BOARD, WREXHAM DISTRICT HIGHWAY BOARD, TUESDAY, APRIL 4TII 1880. i The first meeting ot the new Highway Board! was held on Tuesday, at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, when there were present—Capt. Griffith- Boscawen, chairman Mr S. T. Baugh, vice-chair- man Messrs T. Chilton, J. Milligan, Benjamin Davies, Owen Hughes, W. Lester, Jones (Bersham), Thomas (Allington), Powell (Gwersyllt), Williams (Bryiiibo), Dicken (Sesswick), W. W. Owen (Eyton), B. Lloyd, Woodward (Marchwiel), Williams (Piekhill), Williams (Borras Riffre), Samuel Harrison, Edward Edwards, John Price, C. W. Parsonage, Miohell (Esclusham Above), Samuel Parry, Bate (Gresford), J. Thomas (Holt), &c. Mr John Bury, clerk. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN. 11 Mr Baugh said he rose with a consiaeraoie degree of pleasure to propose that their late Chairman be re-appointed chairman for the ensuing year. (Ap- plause.) He need say nothing as to the Captain's i capabilities for the office, the duties of which he discharged with the ability which he usually excer- cised with credit to himself and advantage to the Board. (Applause.) Mr Lester seconded the proposition with equal pleasure. It was customary to propose a vote of thanks to the Chairman for past services rendered, but he thought perhaps the most practical way after all of returning their thanks was to re-elect Captain Griffitli-Boscawen to preside over their de- liberations for another year. (Applause.) The Chairman briefly returned thanks. He had endeavored to discharge his duty in the past, ano he hoped he should be able to do so in the future. (Hear, hear.) As a Board, they had two principal J objects in view-the first was to maintain the roads in an efficient state of repair, and secondly, that j the repairs should be carried out with as little cost to the ratepayers as possible. (Applause.) He had always endeavored to keep these objects in view, and lie thought their roads would compare favorably with most other roads in the country. (Hear, hear.) There had been a good deal of in- creased expenditure owing to the abolition of toll- gates, which he had often said was a cumbrous and j un wieldly system, but still it had one element of fairness in it, viz., that th .se who used the roads always paid for them. (Applause.) That was an argument often used, and he must say there was something in it. He thought, however, now that the gates were practically done away with, that it was a question for the new Parliament and the new Government as to whether there should not be some uniform law established for managing the highways! (Hear, hear.) At present, in one part of a county there was a Highway Board, while in another part county surveyors managed the roads, which were not always in a very satisfactory con- dition. (Applause.) Personally, he should think if the Highway Board system was good for one part of the county it was good for another, and he thought it would be a good thing for Parliament to enact that Highway Boards should be adopted universally, which would undoubtedly be an ad- vantage to the country, and he didn't think the ratepayers, in the end, would be put to any greater expense. (Applause.) There was one point he wished to mention, and that was in reference to the Act of 187S, which had thrown the whole expense upon the common fund, including improve- ment expenses and in regard to the latter item he had observed a little tendency at that Board to call for slightly inoi-e -1 improvements" than they used to do. (Laughter.) He was, personally, in favor of improvements, and had no desire to preserve an old state of things" if it was a bad one. (Hear, hear.) At the same time, when there was a large purse, as under the present system, they were apt, to draw upon it. (Laughter.) He thought, therefore, they should be very cautious in respect to improve- ments until they witnessed a better state of things in regard to trade. Now that the expenses came cut cf a comiiioii fund, he thought perhaps they had been somewhat forward in pressing on for certain improvements, which might probably have been very well left for some future time—such as the Sandy Lane and the bridge at the Five Fords. (Hear, hear.) He thought, reailv. the Board should pause before going to any expense for im- provements, because they might perhaps be too apt to burden the ratepayers too much at once, owing to the alterations in the incidence of charge. (Ap- plause.) In concluding his remarks he thanked them for re-electing him as their chairman, adding that he should be very glad if the waywardens would at at all times take advantage of their posi- tion at the Board to express their opinions as to the state of the roads and the management of the finances because many were apt to talk about economy outside, but neglected to raise their voices and speak their minds at the Board. (Hear, hear.) He again thanked them for their kindness in re- electing him. (Applause.) j Mr Owen Hughes then proposed the re-election of Mr Baugh as vice-chairman of the Board. (Cheers. ) Mr Benjamin Davies had great pleasure in seconding the proposition, which was carried unani- mously. Mr Baug, li in responding, said his best en- deavours should always be used to carry out the best interests of the Board and. ratepayers as well, (Applause.) He was glad to say they were in a better financial position than they had been for some time-the expenditure this year being seven- pence in the pound instead of eightpence halfpenny. (Applause.) FINANCIAL. The Clerk said the accounts had been made up for the year ending 25th March, 1880, showing the receipts and expenditure, and the rateable value of each township in the Board's district. The total receipts were £ G,230 5s 9d, and the payments £ 4,903 IGs. The county had been charged for their proportion of the repairs to the main roads, wliieh would make the calls for this year less than last— the amount last year being zC4,966, whilst this year it was X4,514, Last year the expenditure averaged 8d in the pound, this year it would be 7d. This was considered very satisfactory. The amount of the first call was £, I !ii), and of the second call these amounts being intended to carry the Board on until June next year. MISCELLANEOUS. With reference to an old bridle road from Bwlchgwyn to the Ffrith, Mr R. V, Kyrke waited on the Board to ask them to adopt another road instead of repairing this old one, as the cost would be no more. If, however, the Board declined to adopt his suggestion, he should ask them to repair the old road. Mr Baugh said it might be real economy to divert the road as suggested, and after some conversation a committee was appointed to view the place, and report as to the liability of the Board to repair the old bridle road, and as to the cost and advantage of the proposed diversion.—A deputation from Brovighton also attended the Board in reference to a road which they alleged to have been damaged by the Westminster Colliery Com- pany, one of the deputation observing that he had lost ten shillings a week through the road being in the unfit state it was at the present time. The Surveyor presented a report in favor of temporarily mending the road at a cost from £ 12 to C 15, and stated that it would cost CIOO to build a retaining ■ wall to make the road quite safe and satisfactory. After some remarks the Surveyor's report was adopted.