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— I BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. I I MONDAY, DECEMBER 24TH. I Before the Mayor (J. B. Murless, Esq.), T. C I Jones, Esq., Geo. Bra<Uey, Esq.. and E. M. Jones, I Esq. I DRCNK. &C. I Isaac Roberts, Garden Row, Rhosddu, a collier, was charged with having been drunk and dis- orderly in Rhosddu-road on December Stli.- Defendant said he was not drunk, and was only in the act of picking up another man who- was intoxicated and whom he was sorrv to see !vin<? in the road.-P.C. Dickin proved the cas;, and defendant was fined 6d and costs, 7s.-Samuel Stephens, a man well-known to the police, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly on September Kith,—P.C. Corbett proved finding the defendant cn the Sunday morning in question drunk nndstaggering about Mount-street in a dis- graceful manner.—Sergt. Hugh Jones explained that the defendant absconded at the time in order to evade the service of the summons upon him.- The Magistrates' Clerk He has been here in- numerable times, sir.—Defendant was fined 5s and costs, or in default seven davs. I FAREWELL TO TItE GUILDHALL." I Mr T. C. Jones said he supposed the next Court would be held in the new municipal buildings- I Farewell to the Guildhall. THCKSDAY.—Before T. C. Jones, Esq., and Y. I Strachan, Esq. (Ex-Mayor.) CHARGE OF ARSON. I Thomas Homewood, parcels porter in the employ of Mr J. B. Murless, the goods and parcels agent of the Great Western Railway Company, was charged with arson.—P. S. Jones said that on the previous afternoon, between four and five o'clock, he went to the prisoner's house in Tuttle-street, where he found a quantity of bedclothins burning in the fireplace. Flames were coming "from the chimney. He went to a publichouse and appre- hended the prisoner who was drunk. On being charged, the prisoner said •' I only set fire to my own things; is it out" On being taken to the lockup the prisoner was searched, the sum of 20s being found in his possession.—The prisoner said there had been a paraffin lamp that had been upset over the bedclothing which he had placed by the fire to dry. What he had done had not been with any intent to do any harm.—Mr J. B. Mnrless said the prisoner had been in his employ for three years and had done his work fairly well. The money that had been found upon him was a portion of what he had collected and he (the Mayor) applied that it should be handed over to him as it belonged to him.—Mr T. C. Jones said the prisoner would be remanded until! next Monday, and the Mayor's application would be considered then. A SERIOUS CHARGE. I A boy of the name of Peter Gallager, aged 14, l was remanded until Monday on the charge oi I beastiality.

————— I COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. I I THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17TH. I I Before Dr. Davies and C. Hughes, Esq. I I MAKING A FIRE ON THE HIGHW I Edward Jones, labourer, Moss, was charged with obstructing the highway and also with assaulting P.C. Diaken.-The officerstated that on Christmas night he saw five men, including the prisoner, around a fire on the highway, not many yards from Mr Smith's stackyard at Rhosnessney. The men were keeping the fire alight by feeding it with dead leaves, &c. He put the fire out and ordered the men away. He afterwards took Jones and another man into custody, when he was knocked down and otherwise assaulted. With assistance he managed to recapture Jones, but the other man got away.—For the first offence I Jones was fined 9s 6d and costs, and for the assault 12s Gd and costs.

 I TOWN COUNCIL MEETING. I I MONDAY, DECEMBER 24TH. I A monthly meeting of the Town Council was held at the Guildhall on Monday when there were present: the Mayor (Councillor J. B. Murless). Aldermen J. Oswell Bury. W. E. Samuel, Walter Jones Councillors John Prichard, John Beale, B. Owen, W. Pierce, John Gittins, Richard Jones, W. J. Sisson, C. Rocke, and S. T. Baugh Mr T. Bury, town clerk; Mr J. W. Maxwell Smith, 0borough surveyor; Mr D. Higgins, inspector of nuisances. I I THE HEALTH OF SIR WATKIN. I The Mayor said in reference to the illness of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn that Dr. Richard Wil- liams had received a telegram on the subject each day which he communicated to him (the Mayor), but as the public did not get to see those telegrams he thought it would be a good thing for the Council to recommend that those telegrams be published, or placed in some central position where the public could see them. (Hear, hear.) He had received the following telegram from Dr. Bennett. London, which he was sure they would be glad to hear read :—" Happy to be able to send good report of i Sir Watkin, who is progressing steadily. He desires the Council to be told and wishes you all a happy Christmas." (Applause.) He thought it would meet with the wish of the Council if the following resolutions were entered on the minutes and a copy be sent to Sir Watkin That having heard with great pleasure the favorable telegram as to Sir Watkin William Wynn, Bart., M.P., received in reply to the inquiry made on behalf of the Mayor and Corporation, the Council direct that the same, and Sir Wafckin's kind message be recorded on the minutes, with an expression of sincere hope on the part of the Council that the improvement may rapidly lead to the restoration of his customary health and activity ard, further, that the Council at this season desire respectfully to convey this assurance, and their best wishes to Sir Watkin and also to Lady Williams Wynn and Miss Williams Wynn." He begged to move that resolution. (Applause.) Ald. Bury had the greatest pleasure in rising to second the resolution which the Mayor had just proposed. He was sure the contents of that tele- gram would be received with the greatest satis- faction by not only the inhabitants of Wrexham, but by the people living in the entire district. (Ap. plause.) It was only twelve months ago that they were sympathising with her Ladyship and the Wvnnstay family in the severe illness that Sir Watkin was then suffering from, and from which he recovered and they were so pleased to see him in his usual health again later on. He only hoped that the illness from which Sir Watkin was now suffering might be of very short duration, and that 8. they should sf-e him down at w rexnam in xne spring fully recovered and able to perform those duties which he had so eminently discharged during so many years. (Applause.) I Mr Baugh added that he was very much pleased to hear of Sir Watkin's improvement, because on looking at the morning papers he read that Sir Watkin's state was a very serious one, and causing great anxiety to his friends. He had great pleasure in supporting the resolution. Ald. Walter Jones That telegram from London came at 10.22 this morning, sir? The Mayor Yes, after the doctor's visit. Mr Beale said he was very glad to hear that Sir Watkin was likely to soon be restored. He had had the pleasure of being acquainted with Sir Watkin's family for many years and he had the great honor of voting for Sir Watkin's father, and for Sir Watkin also and he hoped he might live long enough for him to vote for him again. (Ap- plause.) Ald. Walter Jones And I hope he may live long enough to receive your vote. (Hear, hear.) Mr Beale said he was not speaking in a political sense, for he was not a man who understood very much about politics. He did, however, understand I when a thorough gentleman was living amongst them; and he knew that there was no better gentleman in the Principality than Sir Watkin. (Applause.) He was a good neighbour, a kind father, and an excellent huntsman and he had great pleasure in supporting the resolution. The resolution was then carried unanimously. FLUSHING THE3 SEWERS. L__ d-I -I C il ny.MylMAl On the reading of the minutes 01 ine Purposes Committee, Alderman Samuel said he wished to ask the borough surveyor a question. He understood by the report that at the last meet- ing the borough surveyor reported on the cost of flushing the sewers, and that the cost of flushing by meacs of a tank would be more by flushing with tanks than by the present system. He also said that the cost of each flushing at present wa? about 95 but he (Alderman Samuel) could not see how that could be, or how the cost would be callons^ t! they had a tank, to let from XlOO gallons into a manhole at a time. The price of the water was about Is 2d per thousand gallons, and with a flushing to contain say 150 gallons- The Borough Surveyor explained that his esti- mate was based upon the tank of the Chester Corporation, which contained 18,000 gallons. Alderman Samuel said he could not really under- stand how the cost could be so much, for he could not find that f o had been paid for water for this purpose in the course of twelve months and he should like to ask the surveyor for some explana- tio The Borough Surveyor said he had very little to add to what he had already stated. He had dia- covered that the cost of the men's time and for water averaged somewhere about £ 5. They used about 2f'°°? gal10ns of water for each flashing, and that cost Is 3d a thoua.ud gallons he believed. Mr Rocke thought the charge for water was only ??d a thousand gallons when so large a quantity was required. The Borough Surveyor said that the cost was nothing like that. Alderman Samuel again remarked that. Hum L,A -W"&A"J &&14\& not paid f5 for that purpose hitherto. The Borough Surveyor said they had paid more. Mr Richard Jones thought it would only be fair and reasonable for Alderman Samuel to produce some proofs of the cost of the water for flushing at the next meeting, after what he and the borough surveyor had stated. Mr Baugh pointed out that this matter was deferred for three months at the last meeting and Alderman Bury suggested that it would be well to defer the matter for another month. This was agreed upon. *11 « A NEGLECTED ROAD. Am. Bury asked the Borough Surveyor what steps had been taken in regard to the proper con- struction and lighting of the road from Madeira. hill to Barnfield. He remarked that there must be some present who had somewhat recently done some canvassing round in the locality to which he had referred, and he (Aid. Bury) had been told that it was so dark that they could not even see the candidates coming round-(Iaugliter) -and that there was consequently some considerable con- fusion on the polling day. (Much laughter.) The road was in a most disgraceful state. There was a lot of old property round there, and new property too. and he suggested that if nothing had been done, it was very desirable that notices should be served on the owners of property to provide a proper road. He wished to ask the Borough Surveyor whether anything had been done in the matter. The Borough Surveyor replied that he should have preferred t. have had longer notice of the question. He believed that some preliminary notices had been given, and that that was all. The Mayor said he could confirm all that Aid. Bury had said in reference to the road in question. Ald. Bury then moved that the matter be re- ferred to the Lighting Committee. Ald. Bury seconded this, and Mr Owen having supported the motion, it was carried. THE NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS. In reply to the Town Clerk, the Borough Sur- veyor said they had provided altogether four rooms at the new municipal buildings, and although the Justices' Court was not ready there were two of the rooms, either of which would answer the pur. pose for a week until the Court-room was com. pleted. The Town Clerk then read the following report: December 14th, 1883. MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS' COMMITTEE. Present: J. B. Murless, Esq. (Mav- r), chairman' Aldermen Williams and Samuel; Councillors Prichard Ilaush, and B. Owen. The Town Clerk reported the resolution of the General Purposes' Committee referring to the Surveyor's proposals for laying out the grounds of the Municipal Buildings (Chester-street) to this committee for the purpose of ascer- taining whether they concurred with the General Purposes' Committee and approved of the sugges ed widening of the side passage (Henblas-street), the retention of the front wall and railings and the building of a boundary wall at the side of the 20 feet read which would take the place of Henhlas-street passage. The Committee adjourned in order to inspect the locality and. on the motion of Mr B. Owen, seconded by Mr Ald. Williams, it was ordered that a brick wall, three feet high, be built so as to allow for the street or roa way, 20 feet wide, to be made between Chester-street and Henblas-street. such wall to be coped with a suitable stone coping and surmounted with an iron piili ading, four feet high, and of similar pattern to that fc in g Chester-street which the committee recommend to be repaired where necessary.—On the motion of Mr Baugh, seconded by Mr B. Owen, it was resolved and ordered that the yard in front of the buildings be gravelled over and rolled, except that portion adjoining the angle in the old wall on the north side of the ground which was to be railed out and planted, and also that a sufficient space be left to form a bed for a shrubbery and a grass verge adjoin- ing the east or front railing.—The Committee proceetled to inspect the progress made with the building.-On the motion of Mr Prichard, secon-led by Mr Owen, it was ordered, tint the doorway now blocked up between the ro 'Tn off the Council Chamber and that intended for the Librarian's room be opened, so as to be added to the latter and the doorway between this and the Council room be allowed to remain but be fastened.—The question of furnishing the various ruoms was then considered and the Surveyor stated that as far he could judge the furniture and fittings now at the Guildhall and belonging to the Corporation might be used but it would be advisable to consider the furnishing of the new Council Chamber, and on the suggestion of the Mayor it was recommended that the Town Clerk and Borough Surveyor be asked to consider what, in their opinion, would be the best course to adopt with respect to ihis suggestion and report accordingly. Alderman Samuel said as one of the committee he scarcely liked to try to alter the decision which the committee had arrived at; but there were such conflicting opinions among the members of the committee that he thought the whole Board should have a voice in the matter. It was arranged that a fence should be made by the side of the Congregational Chapel similar to that fronting Chester-street, and only a foot lower. That fence was 9ft. 6in. high, and the fence proposed to be made would be Sft. 6in. But he could not see the object of having such a large fence around the space, and thought it should be left open. He voted against the resolution which the committee arrived at, and he had since mentioned it to people outside that Board, and they were of his opinion, that the space in front of the building should not be fenced in that way, as if they were fencing in a lunatic asylum, or railing in a great tomb. (Laughter.) He would suggest that the whole of the fence should be taken away, and that they should gravel the space, leaving a part of it in the middle to be planted. (Hear, hear.) And he would suggest that the fence by the side of the chapel and Chester-street be made of iron pillars about 4ft. Gin. high, placed Sft. apart, with a hanging chain running from the one to the other- such a chain as boys could not swing on. It would not cost more than the fence which the committee recommended to be made and he saw no reason why they should fence that space in, but thought it should rather be left open. Their object was to keep the boundary line; and what he had sug- gested would answer for all purposes. So as to be in order, the Mayor moved the adoption of the report of the committee. Alderman Williams seconded. Alderman Walter Jones seconded Alderman Samuel's amendment. He had carefully inspected the place and made enquiries, and believed that what Mr Samuel had suggested would cost less than the committee's recommendation. Judging from experience as to what was done in other towns, he thought it would effect a great improve- ment in the appearance of the place. They might also have public seats within the enclosure, so that people could go there with children. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) Aid. Bury said he must object most strongly to anything of the sort being done. (Hear, hear.) He agreed for once in his life with Mr Hugh D? vieb_(laughter)-in the sensible remarks he had written to the Wrexham papers lately. He cordially agreed with those remarks, and publicly stated so now. If they pulled the fence down and put a light i alisading instead, and allowed all the nurse girls of the town to go there, they would have no peace. (Hear, hear.) They were going there to do some business, and they wanted quiet- ness. (Hear, hear.) The whole place would be run over by the children in the neighbourhood, and he said whatever they did, keep the place quiet as possible, and that could not be done if they ad- mitted all those people and children. Mr Gittins thought the fatal objection to the amendment was that it would be out of keeping with the present building, and would be open for anyone to go in and damage the grounds. (Hear, hear.) Ald. Samuel remarked that there were places already arranged for by the committee where people could go in. Mr Rocke was glad the amendment had been brought forward. He thought the pillars Mr Samuel had suggested would not enhance the cost, but it would give the place an open and airy ap- pearance. (Hear, hear.) He remarked that at Chester they would find a large space left in front of the Town Hall, and fenced in in a similar man- ner to what Mr Samuel proposed now. As to the quietness which Ald. Bury spoke of as being re- quired for the conducting of their business-- Ald. Bury And the justices. The Mayor: And the Free Library too. Mr Rocke (continuing) said he believed that their room was at the back, so that they would not suffer from that. He should prefer the posts and chain rather than shutting the place up like a menagerie.. Mr Richard Jones asked the Council not to be in a hurry in this matter. They were going to widen the present thoroughfare by the side of the Chester-street Chapel, but when it was done it would be like a three half-pint bottle (Laughter.) They could not use the thoroughfare, because at one end it would be blocked up. Let them leave the matter over, and let them try to arrange with the Market Hall Company in a friendly way, and come to some reasonable terms, so as to have the road widened all through, from one end to the other He thought it a pity to be in such a hurry. (Hear, hear.) The Mayor thought it was essential to have silence on the ground. There would be the Town Council, and what was more essential still, the Free Library. (Hear, hear.) That was a question I they ought not to lose sight of. (Hear, hear.) On a division the amendment of Alderman I Samuel was lost; and the minutes of the committee were confirmed. 1m. THE FIRE ENGINE STATION. I mi? m ine iown lilerk said in reference to the fire engine station in Chester-street, he had written to the V icar asking whether, in view of the Corpora- tion takmg over the property, the churchwardens would give up whatever claim they had on that building, so that the Corporation should take the custody of the engine. The Vicar had replied stating that he would call a vestry meeting for the I' next Friday, to take the matter into consideration. EW LETTER BOX AT TJIE RAILWAY STATION. The Town Clerk read a letter from Mr Rawlins, dated from Cefnybedd, asking that application ahould be made by the Corporation for a letter receiving box to be placed at the Railway Station and pointing out the want that existed for such accommodation.—The Town Clerk said that since receiving that letter he had had an opportunity of seeing Mr Godby, with the Wrexham postmaster, and was assured that it was only owing to the alterations that had been going on at the Railway Station that a receiving box had not yet been placed there but that it would now very soon be done. The Town Clerk was instructed to write to Mr jI Rawlins to that effect. I ANOTHER SEWAGE DISPUTE. The Town Clerk announced the receipt of a letter from Mr J. H. Pierce, solicitor, on behalf of Messrs Davies Brothers, referring to some matter of difference that had arisen between themselves as the contractors of the new sewage works and Colonel Jones as engineer to the Corporation. Mr Pierce suggested that the matters in dispute should be settled by arbitratio-n, and he suggested Mr Glennie as the arbitrator on behalf of Messrs Davies Bros., and asked the Corporation to name their arbitrator, unless he (the town clerk) could suggest some other way of adjusting the matters in difference. He (the town clerk) had replied that he could not advisa in the matter, and was not prepared to admit on behalf of the Corporation that the matters in question were matters for arbitration. He, however, thought it would be well for the Council to name their arbitrator. Colonel Jones had written him on the subject, and suggested that the matter should be referred to the County Court judge to decide but the County Court judge could not entertain the matter unless it were formally brought before the Court. Mr Rocke suggested that a sub-committee should be named to confer with Messrs Davies Brothers and Colonel Jones with a view to a settlement of the matters in dispute, He remarked that the books showed that some EGOO or E700 expense was incurred on the part of the Corporation in the arbitration with Colonel Jones, and he hoped that they should not have to again revert to arbitration nor litigation. (Hear, hear.) Mr Beale asked what the amount in dispute wa3. The Town Clerk Roughly speaking it is about £150. Mr Owen seconded Mr Rocke's proposal. In reply to Aid. Bury, the Town Clerk said he should not take the letter of Mr J. H. Pierce as a statutory notice under the Public Health Act but he thought it would be advisable for the Council to name an arbitrator. Mr Baugh supported Mr Rocke's proposal, and went on to speak of the expense which arbitration might entail upon them. The Town Clerk said of course he did not desire to lead the Council into any expensive litigation. (Hear, hear.) He might say that this was really a very simple matter, and one in which no ex- pensive arbitration would result. He would ask the Council to-day to let the Committee meet, and if possible meet Messrs Davies Brothers, but at the same time name their arbitrator, who he would recommend should be a solicitor or barrister. Either Mr Evan Morris or Mr J. C. Owen would well fill the post if required. Ald. Williams moved that Mr Evan Morris be arbitrator on behalf of the Corporation, inasmuch as he so well filled that post in the last arbitration case. Mr Prichard moved, in ordet to avoid any further arbitration, that if the Committee could not agree with Messrs Davies Brothers, that they should name a person who should be approved of by the Corporation to act for both parties in the matters of dispute. Eventually it was decided to name Mr Evan Morris as arbitrator on behalf of the Corporation, to act in case the Committee could not come to an arrangement with Messrs Davies Brothers. The sub-committee was elected as follows :rhe Mayor. Ald. Samuel, Mr Baugh, Mr Gittins, and Mr Rocke. THE NEXT "LOT". The Mayor The next business is to consider any letters that may have been received. Mr Baugh (mistaking the business altogether): Well, I beg to move the next number, sir. Lot— (roars of laughter, during which Mr Baugh dis- covered that he was not in the auction mart, and corrected himself amid continued rounds of laughter.) The Town Clerk read a letter from Mr John Davies, "clerk of the House" of the Parliamentary Debating Society, applying for the use of one of the rooms in the New Municipal Buildings, in which to hold the weekly meetings of the Society. It was considered best to adjourn the matter until the Corporation enter upon possession of the new buildings. THE OLD PINFOLD. In reference to the question of right to the old pinfold on Penybryn and the liability to repair the same, the Town Clerk said it appeared that there was a presentment made by the Court Leet in 1873 requiring the Corporation to repair the pinfold, and the names of the surveyors being placed on the Pound, it must have been originally rented by the County Surveyor at the time when Wrexham had no separate highways of its own. Now by tho Towns Police Clauses Act any animals found stray. ing on the highways were to be placed in the common pound vested in the Urban Authority of the Borough and therefore the Urban Authority, he thought, should repair the pinfold without wait- ing for the authority of the august assembly of the Court Leet. (Laughter, and hear, hear). On the motion of Mr Beale it was ordered that the pinfold be repaired forthwith at the expense of the Corporation. DISTRICT RATE. On the motion of Mr. Baugh, the collector was instructed to prepare a general district rate for the district. MISCELLANEOUS. A deed of appointment was ordered to be sealed constituting MrJ. W. 31. Smith, borough surveyor, at a salary of 9175 a year. A deed was ordered to be signed for the appoint- ment of Mr. David Higgins as inspector of nuisances, &c. The Mayor was authorised to seal and execute a conveyance of a strip of land in Rhosddu from Mr. John Rowland to the Urban Sanitary Authority. Orders were formally made under the Markets and Fairs Temporary Order, 1883, restricting public sales in tLe Smithfleld of the Borough amongst other places, from the 2Gth December to February 29th except as to fat animals marked for slaughter, and to grant licences for holding fairs for fat stock accordingly. This concluded the business.

I HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. i SIR W. W. KY'.S'S HOUNDS MEET OX Saturday, December 2!1th. Whitchurch Tuesday, January 1st. Edge Green Thursdav, January 3rd Gredington Friday, January 4th .Oteley Saturday, January 5th.Whitchurch At 10 30. THE SHROP.SilIRt: HOUNDS. Monday, December 31st Ellerton Hall Wednesday, January 2nd Pitchf-rd Village Friday, January White Gates At 10.45. THE FLINT AXD DENBIGH HOUNDS. Tuesday, January 1st Colwyn Friday, January 4th St George At H3\1. THE VALE OF CLWYD HARRIERS. Saturday, December 29th Cotton Hall At 11.

ADVERTISING.—Publicity is money. This has come to be recognized as a principle in business. Com- petition is so keen, and we live in such busy times, that a man's only chance of success lies in proclaiming the merit of his wares far and wide, up and down the market. He must keep a trumpeter, the public atten- tion must be arrested, and he who best succeeds in this has the best chance of making his fortune.-Budget. Mr Gladstone was on Saturday presented with a handsome dessert service of Crown Derby porcelain, which had been subscribed for by the Liberal working men of Derby. The deputation was introduced by Sir Wm. Harcourt, who spoke of the services which, during the present half-century, had been rendered to the country by the Premier. Mr Gladstone, in reply, thanked the "deputation for their present and kind wishes. It was a peculiar and great thing for England to be able to say that at present she stood at the head of the porcelain-producing countries of the world. Referring to public affairs, Mr Gladstone said there there was no subject more important than how to economise the time of Parliament, in order to over- take the enormous increase in the business of the country. Many important subjects would have to wait, but there was one which the Government were pledged to submit to her Majesty at a suitable period for proposal to Parliament, and that was the extension of the franchise. There was no cause now tor the fears and the apprehensions which naturally were felt previous to the first Reform Bill. They might approach the extension of the franchise not only with a good but with a light heart, knowing it would strengthen the Constitution, the Throne and law. DENBIGHSHIRE INFIRMAEY.—Report for the month ending December :— IN-PATIENTS. OUT-PATIENTS. Admitted. 16 Admitted 103 Discharged. 12 Discharged. 46 Cured. 8 Cured. 18 Believed 4 Relieved. 27 Dead. 0 Dead. 1 Irregularity. 0 Irregularity. 0 Made Out-patients. 0 Made In-patients. 0 Remain in the house IS Admitted since Jan. Ist, 1S83 1913 Casualties 56 T. HAMMOND WILLIAMS. L.R.C.P., &c. Resident Medical ( ificer.

I DEATH OF MR TOWNSHEND MAINWARING. The county of Denbighshire will hear with great regret of the death of one of its most respected and most distinguished public men. On Christmas morning Mr Townshend Mainwaring, of Gallt- faenan, ceased to exist, at the age of 75 years. Though Mr Mainwaring had not been in vigorous health for some time, it was only last week that it was known generally in Denbigh that he was seriously ill, and considerable anxiety was felt on his account. Notwithstanding every care that skill and tender care could bring to bear, the end came at about four o'clock on Tuesday morning. The late Mr Townshend Mainwaring, of Gallt- faenan, was the second son of the Rev. Charles Mainwaring, of Oteley Park, Shropshire, and Sarah Sas.muah, daughter of John Townshend, of Hem Ho, Denbighshire. He was born 16th March, 1807, and marned in February, 1837. and in December of the same year made a magistrate of the county. He served the office of High Sheriff in 1840. and in 1841 was elected to represent Denbigh in Parliament, which office he resigned in 1847, and was succeeded by the late Mr West, of Ruthin Castle. He was again returned in 1857. and reta ned his seat until lSGS, when he was thrown out by Mr Watkin Williams by a majority of 300, and has never- since sought Parliamentary honors. He was married in February, 1837, he then residing at Marchwiel Hall, to Anna Maria, II elder daughter and co-heir of John Lloyd Salis- bury, Esq., oi Galltfaenan, on whose death he in- herited the estates. He has issue, Charles Salis- I bury, who was born on the 7th July, 1S45, and Reginald Kynaston, 11th September, 1847, and two daughters, one of whom married the Rev. E. Duncombe, of Aldborough, and died in 1854. Mr Mainwaring has long been known as an estim- able country gentleman, consistently supporting every good work in his neighbourhood. The beautiful little church and parsonage of Trefnant, which is part of the original parish of Henlian, ia which he resided, owes its existence to the liberality of Mrs Mainwaring (now the widow) and her sister, and was built, we believe, in 1852. The funeral takes p:ace at Trefnant, starting from Galitfac-nan at twelve o'clock on Saturday (to- morrow). It is announced as private, but many are expected to be present. Mr Mainwaring was a musical composer, and one of his hymns will be sang at the funeral. He also helped with the railway to Denbigh in its earlier stages. II

THE DEATH OF THE REV. THOMAS FRANCIS. On Thursday afternoon, the 20th insfc., another link with Wrexham of the past half century was broken in the death of the Rev. Thomas Francis, who, whilst much respected by those who knew him best, was by no means so well known in Wrexham as he deserved to be. He was born February 12th, 1800, at a small farm in the locaiity of Penarth, Llanfaircaereinion. His origin was humble, but through life he rose steadily, and built up for himself a much respected character. He lost his mother when nine years of age, but not before she had left deep and indelible impression* upon him. When 22 years of age he joined the Calvinistic Methodists in Horeb, Llanwyddelan. In his 27th year he began to preach. His first sermon, which was from Matthew xxii., 5, was delivered in Beulah Chapel, where he was at the time a member. He labored for a short time in the neighbourhood of Berriew, Montgomeryshire, as a home missionary, whilst he resided with his father, who had removed into this locality to live on a small farm presented to Mr Francis by an uncle. During this time he applied himself to acquire the use of the English language. In the year 1S32 he came to Wrexham to improve his education at the Fairfield Academy, then con- ducted by the late Rev. John Hughes; and during the time he attended this school he applied himself to his studies with great diligence. In February, 1S34, he was married to Mrs Phillips, of Abbot- street, and settled down in Wrexham as a trades- man and preacher. His shop occupied one of the best stands in Hope-street, and, as the wealth which he accumulated testifies, his business was conducted with energy and success. In the year, 1S38 he buried his wife and their two children in the same week. This trial was followed by great prostration and low fever, and for a time his life was despaired of. In 1839 he was married to Miss Jones, of King-street, who survives him. From the time of his settlemeLt in Wrexham to 1857, he continued a member in the Welsh church in Abbott-street. In that year he joined the English church in Hill-street, in fellowship with which he continued to his death. In 1846 he was ordained to the full work of the ministry among the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists, and, although engaged in business, he performed the duties of a minister of the Gospel with faith- fulness, and often through much self-denial. His last public effort, within seven weeks of his death, was to occupy the pulpit of Zion chapel. As a man, Mr Francis was characterised by earnestness and energy. His nature was strong not broad. In business, although without any previous training to fit him, he showed consider- I able shrewdness, and always aimed at givina his customers a good article for a fair price. He was one of the first and truest friends of unsecbarian I education in Wrexham, and as such he was one of the originators of the British School?, of which institution he continued to be the treasurer for many years. During the years 18,10-46 he con- tributed £ 166 in support of these schools and continued to his death to take the liveliest interest I in their success. He was indefatigable in his labors with the Sunday School, and for many years had the superintendence of the connexional schools around Wrexham. During that time his services were always useful and acceptable. He was prompt and punctual in all things, especially in his attend- ance at the services of the sanctuary. By some he might be thought too strict a disciplinarian, but in this he was only anxious for the greatest good. He was a true Bible student, and spent all his time in reading and searching the Scriptures. His liberality was great. During the fifty-one years that he resided in Wrexham he contributed to religious and charitable obiects over £ 3,500. We may instance the following donations recently given: the British and Foreigh Bible Society, £ 200; the I Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Home Mission £ 200, the Calvinistic Methodist Foreign Mission £ 200, Zion Chapel Building £100. Hill-street Chapel building fund a time when so many charitable objects claim our attention it would be well to meet with many more of a similar spirit. The funeral, which took place on the 24th inst., was attended by a large number of friends, many of whom came frum a distance. We noticed the following ministers present :-The Revs. W. Pierce, Mold Evan Lloyd, Holywell John Jenkins, M.A., late of Chester John Jones, Ruabon Robert Owen, Mold Robert Davies, Shrewsbury Ezra Jones, Llangollen John Williams, Chester Richard Jones. Golftyn R L. Roose, Holt John Meredith, Rossett Jonathan Davies, Summerhill John Smallwood, Cymman R. Charles Jones, Hope J. Ernest Jones, Rhostyllen Robert Phennah, Bangor John Rogers, Cefnybedd Jonathan Williams, Lodge Griffith Owen. Griffith Jones, Hugh Roberts, W. R. Evans, William Lewis, H. Barrow- Williams, &c. We noticed also the following deacons :—J. Oliver Jones, PI jit Academy; Robert Evans, Bangor James Davies, Salem John Daniel, Bersham, &c. A private service was held in the house with the widow and relatives, which was conducted by the Revs. William Lewis and William Pierce. At 12 o'clock the body wa? removed to Hill-street Chapel, where the frit n ts met, and where service was held. Portions of scripture were read by the Rev. Richard Jones, Golftyn, and prayer was offered by the Rev. Jonathan Davies. Mr Charles Hughes, Rev. John Jenkins, M.A., Mr Edward Griffiths, and Rev. Evan Lloyd, Holywell, addressed the meeting, making special reference to the life and character of the departed. The service the life and character of 1, was closed by the Rev. John Williams, Chester. The funeral cort^jf then proceeded to the new cemetery, Ruabon Road, where the service at the grave was conducted by the Revs. Edward Jerman and H. Barrow Williams. The pall bearers were Charles Hughes. Thomas Phennah, William Jones, J. E, Powell. Ebenezer Jones, and W. H. Williams. The coffin, which was of polished oak with handsome trimmings, was furnished by Davies Brothers. The undertakers were Messrs Peters and Rowland. The funeral sermon will be preached by the Rev. Edward Jerman, on Sunday evening, January Gth.

THE LIBERALS AND THE POLLING DISTRICTS.—On the 17tb, inst., a special meeting of the General Committee of the Llansantffraid-Giyn-Oeiriog Liberal Association met at the Committee Room, Temperance Hotel, to consider the altei ation made at the last Session of Parliament in the polling districts various. Mr David Roberts, Dolywern (Dewi Mawrthi), Chair- man of the Association, in the chair. Formerly L'an- santffraid G. C. was the polling place for the parishes of Llanarmon D. C., Llansantffraid G.C., and Glyn Traian, but by the Act recently passed there must be a polling place within every three miles, so that the county Authorities found it necessary to make two places for poliing in the valley instead of o:ie. LUn- armon D. C., Tregeiriog, and Llansantffraid G.C. parishes to poll Tregeiriog. It is not yet finally settled whether Rhiwlas-uwch—y-foel will poll at Tregeiriog, if not, they will have to go to Llangedwyn, as Llansilin is doneaway with. GlvnTraian and Chirk parishes to poll at Pontfadoc. was unanimously agteedatthis meeting that one Association would do for the whole valley, and that it should be called henceforth" Ceiriog Valley Liberal Association. Its meeting room to be as before, I at the Temperance Hotel, Llansantffraid G. C.. this I place being central. Several new members were elected on the General Committee. It is proposed to have a public meeting some time in January, with a lecture on the principal topics of the day. Mr T. Morris, the secretary, was appointed to represent the Association on the Lecture and Literature Committee for South Denbighshire, which met at Wrexham on Thursday. READER, if you have a good advertisement running, you have hundreds of thousands of servants out at work for you, whether you wake or sleep, whether you be sick or well. No monarch's slave ever scattered at his bidding so fleetly, or faithfully, or in such be- wildering numbers as the literary messengers that baar your individual word to the people of this great nation.

f SPORTING. [FROM A SPORTING CORRESPONDENT. LONDON, IHURSDAY. Christmas is over, and ere long we shall be entering the New Year. It is said Time flies, and so it has this vear. for it seems but a few davs since the Water- loo Cup was decided. I shall this week make a dis- sertation upon the sport of the year 1883. Taking racing first, which undoubtedly heads the list of Eng- lish sports, I will succicntly go into the classic events and commence with the Derby, which was won by St. Biaise, who had, when he was palpably backward in condition, ran a good fourth to Galliird in the 2000 Guineas. He was afterwards tried with Gehemnis, Shotover, Incendiary, and Energy, and fairly smothered them. Having come through the ordeal satisfactorily, he was supported by his connection to win a big stake, and C. Wood was engaged to ride, thus enabling this fashionable jockey to score his first Derby win. Highland Chief was his most dan- gerous opponent, and was very nearly doing the trick for Lord Ellesmere, had ic not been for Wood's masterly riding in securing a good position coming roundTattjn- ham Corner, where by the bye Wood touched the rail with his foot, St. Blaise would never have won the Blue Riband of 1883. The Saint was sent to France to compete for the Grand Prize, but was defeated by Frontin. Three days after the above race, he was started for the Ascot Derby, conceding no less than 101b to Ladblas, and 17;h to Ossian over a severe mile and a half. We know very well that the Ilennits are not a cut and come again sor.After this rase a match was ta\¿d about between Galliard and the son of Hermit ;!C\ Fusee, the general nplrii m being it was any odds OJll Galliard, but in my idea, both fit and well, St. Blaise eoukl heat him by a length of a street. Ossian won the St. Leger in a very easy fashion, and the way in which this horse came on towards the end of the season was marvellous. In the Doncastt;r race he had a meagre field to oppose him. So little notice was taken of his victory at York in the Great York- shire Stakes, when he defeated Chislehurst, Ladislas. Britomartis and others, that he hardly advanced in the batting. The Sussex Stakes, and Drawing Room Stakes at Goodwood also fell t > his share. The 2000 Guineas was a. most exciting affair, and Galliard had all his work cut out to catch the judge's eve, however he won, Goldtield being second, with Prince a neck behind. It was claimed for the latter that he had im- proved 71b in the interim of the Guineas and Derby, and consequently a short price was accepted about him. Galliard could only get third to St. Blaise in the Epsom race. The Prince of \\1 als Stakes, St. James' Palace Stakes and Triennial at Ascot fell to his share. Breaking down during his preparation for the Leger he was scratched for tha.t race and sent to the stud, where he should make a name. Bonny Jean the property of Lord Rosebery. upset a hot favorite in Rookery for the Oak-, who has turned out a very dis- appointing mare this season. The Handicaps claim but little comment. By Don Juan winning the Cesarwitch, Mr Lambert his owner and friends, were said to have won about £ 70.000, but Mr Barclay scarcely won 25,000 by the success of Bendigo in the Cambridgeshire. By Primrose II winning the Manchester Cii;) Knight of Burghley the Lincoln Handicap and Boswell the Liverpool Cup a large amount of money was taken out of the ring. The surprise of the year was when Roysterer came rolling in for the City and Suburban, neither his noble owner or trainer had backed him for a shilling. Elzevir won the R,¡yal Hunt Cup in gallant fashion, carrying the highest impost successfully in the annals of this race. Professional rowing has been very quiet this year, the only contest of note was that in which George Bubear and John Largan took part. The latter who had just returned from Australia, after being very unfortunate in his match, was thought at one time to be the "coming man." George Bubear however won easily, and this promising young scull.?r may yet retrieve the lost laurels which the Canadian Hunlan has taken possession of. Several minor races such as Brightwell and Andsley, Llvyd and White, call fur no comment. The old established Doggett's Coat and Badge, was taken by Lloyd. Jlanlan and Ross measared blade.s in America, but as usual the Canadian got home by 20 lengths. For once in a way splendid weather favored those who visited Henley Regatta London won the Challenge and Thames Cups. King- ston the Wyfolds, Christ Church the Ladies' and Visitors' CUDS. Roberts and Brown beat Tween and Hastie in the Goblets. J. Lowndes won the Diamond Sculls, having for an opponent Wil l, the German Champion, who the day previous had succeeded in defeating Lion the French Champion. At the Metro- politan Regatta, Twickenham secured the Champion Cup for senior eichts. Lowndes was unopposed for the Wingfield Sculls (Amateur Championship), and consequently rowed over. Oxford ran away with the 'Varsity Boat Race. Returning to terra firma. The 135 yards' Handi- cap at Bow, was a very foregone conclusion. Four out of the five left in the dual, were quoted at 100 to 1. while good odds were betted on the remaining one Perry, who won as he liked. R. Ford of Halifax, took the All England 200 yards Handicap, at Sheffield. The Sheffield Handicap terminated unpleasantly the crowd breaking through the ropes on to the path. The Stakes was divided between the four left in. Snook Let l all bel'Ore him in the of the Mosely Harriers carried all before him in the spring, but George was too much for him when they met in June. Both men are undoubtedly good rtiniiers-aii(i much discussion took place as to which was the better, until they were invited to oppose eacb other in a mile race, when George outpaced his formidable rival and ran home a winner by 20 yards. In conclusion, a Happy New Year t.1 all my readers is the wish of GALOIMN". GALOWN. I

BORCtAS (W REX F JAM) MEETING. FiUDAY, DECEMSSR 21. Hon. SBe. Mr T. R. P,Lrry. Jad.-o Mr Bull. Slipper Kuscoe. THE GREDlXGrON ARMS STAKES, for f) all ages, at X3 111". each winners* £ 12, second So. Mr C. Murle-s ns bk cl Lottery, by BeMdlow-Revenze, beat Mr J. Price ns bk b L iok Out, by Bedfellow—Re- venge. Mr J Davies ns bk d p Trustee, by Not Gailty-Casta.way, beat Mr H. Done ns r or f b Moonshine, by Rob Roy— Pollie. Mr Curwen's f d Cromwell, hy Topsy— Nancj (a bye), Mr R. Lee3 rs Ser.:g'.io (absent). I T. Lottery beat Truste3 I Cromwell (a bye) Lottery beat Crom%v,-Il. THE BORRAS STAKES, for S all asj-s, tt,92 10'. each; winner jE13 second £ i. Mr Bei ne's w f d Hesketb, by Per-Rene of Scotland, be.it Mr J. Parry's w f b Our Bess, by Robert the Devil —Honej suckle (1). Mr R. Pa-ry's b-j d Albert, by Breechloader—Energy, beat Mr J. Pritchard's f w d SJOIKJII, by Snlu-.it> >r— jtiil. Mr Darlington's Ù 1 b Shotaver. bytil, b at Mr E. Harrison ns bk b Beeswing, by FPelity -(iity List Dr. Cartwright ns r or f b Orris, beat Mr S. Dickon's r (I Butcher Boy, by Ba',er P.tsha —Be Merry. II. Albert b_at Hesketb I Shotover e.;t Orris [ i)ivitleil. I Favored with exceedingly favorable weather, this meeting passed off very pleasantly. The Gredington Arms Stakes opened with an interesting trial between the brother and sister, Lottery and: Look Oufr, over a bit of very rough plough. The dog was well served by his strength, leading and scoring twice before the grass was reached on this Look Out became very busy, but too late to avert defeat. Trustee led Moonshine two lengths, and quite outworked her in a good average trial. Seraglio being absent, Cromwell ran and had much the worst of a bye with Look Out. In the next round Lottery was just a length faster than Trustee, and the hare bearing to him as wjll he won a short course all one way. Cromwell had now the luck of a natural bye this time with Scobell, who both outpaced: and out- worked him. In the final Lottery drew away six lengths for first turn, and followed on for sec >nd and third points, and after a couple of weak exchanges he took puss clear away, winding up with a fine kill, the stake thus affording a singular exanip'e of the luck of coursing, the dog receiving the second la s -ey having never actually won a trial. The B.iuras Stak.s opened with a short undecided, in which Our Bess showed pace, but when slipped a .ain He^ketliled two leng;ns, and used the game twice before driving it through the hedge and across the road. Albert led and beat Seoball ail ends up, and Shotover was faster and cleverer than Beeswing, whilst Orris raced clean away ftom Butcher Boy. In the second round Hesketh was quite outpaced by Albert, and Shotover, apparently none the worse for her exertions at Newport on Thurs- day, administered a good drubbing to Orris. The stake was then divided. Mr Bull judged excellently, and, for a novice, Ruscoe shaped very well with the slips. Great praise is due to the hori. secretary (Mr Parry) for hit efforts in providing lovers of coursing with such a pleasant day's enjoyment.

NEWPORT (SALOP) COURSING MEETING. THURSDAY WEEK. President—Mr J. Paddock. Vice-president—Mr W. H rri- son. Hon. Secretary and Treasurer—Mr J. Arkinstall Judge—Mr E. Bull. Slipper W. Goring. Flag Steward —W. Keeling. The ADNEY STAKES, for eight all ages, at t2 IDs. Winner, £ 12; second, X-5. J. Mr U. MaseSeld's f b Miss Busy, by Holmer—Lass, bs.at Mr S. H. Prince's bk b Pride of Salop, by Debrett—Hasty Sal. Mr A. Dyas's f w b Dark L mra, by Ha(Irian-Hawt,horn Belle (a bye), Mr F. Howell's bd w b Why Not, by A!l Chance-Warwickshire Lady (absenr). Mr W. T Jones's bk w b lIiss Lizzie, by Ciaie Again ran, beat Mr J. Arkinstall's r w d Roger, by A ctc)n-F;iry. Mr W. Podmore ns w bd b Beauty, by Mister Watlltce- Bre idfiniler, be tt Mr J. Brereto.i's b(I w a Barman, by Darius II.—Simple Girl. H. Dark Laura beat Miss Busy ) Miss Lizzie beat Beauty III. Dark Laura. b,it Miss Lizzie, and won. The LONGFORD STAKES, for fuir puppies. at £ 'i 10s each. Winner X7 ieson I, £. I. Mr J. Brown ns BI :e Bottle, by Merchantman—Blue Bell, beat Mr B. Downs ns Twenty- no. Mr J. Darlington's bd b S:lOto"r, by Solicitor—:l-jtail, beat Mr R. Brown's f b Busy Bee, by Honeyb 'Urne—Whiskey. Ir. Shotover beat Blue Bottle, and won. The NEWPORT STAKES, for four all agc3, at X.*l Ilos. each. Winner, £ 7 second, X4. I. Mr T. Jones's bk d Bertram, by Balfe—Miss Ellpn, beat Mr D. Meadow's r w b Myrt'e, by Bones-Daisy. Mr R .Masefield's f d Monarch, by Come Ag lin-Fan, beat Mr J. Arkinstall's b d Blue Peter, by Balfe—Lady New- pert (1). I. Bertram beat Monarch, and won. A BEATEN DOG STAKES. i. I Miss Busy beat Why Xot I Barman beat Roger II. Miss Busy beat Barman, and won. 1 i i i • • • i After an interval of two years, this meeting took place on Thursday, and, so far as sport was concerned, proved satisfactory, only there was not sufficient of it. Better ground for co.irsing could not be wished for, and on Longford Moss Some exceptionally good trials were witnessed, equal in fact to those on the noted Bagley Meadows. The weather was unseasonable, being in fact as warm as in April, and on that account all the more enjoyable, all being sorry indeed when at 3-20 the proceedings concluded some couple of miles [ from Newport. The meeting was at Aston Hall, at half-past nine, but the sport, although good in quality was not of a very fast kind, it taking over five isou* o knock off seventeen courses andal. undecided. The Longford and Newport Stakes only half filled, this being undoubtedly due to there having been so many meetings in this locaiity and elsewhere for the past two months, and the fact of the gathering having lap-fed for two years would also tell against it.

I 1 Football .c DENBIGH V. BANGOR.—Played at Denbigh on Saturday, the home team winning by three goals to nil. CHInK V. BVRSLEM (STAFFORDSHIRE).—This match was played at Chirk on Saturday and after a fast and exciting game the Staffordshire men beat their Welsh opponents by five goals to three. RED CAOSFEJ (WREXHAM) V. MA £ LOP. ITASFTSBS (KHOS).—This match was played on the ground of the latter on Bank Holiday, a:id! resiiited ;,fter a well- contested game in a victory for the Rangers by three goals to two. The Rangers were by far the strongest team, and the Red Cross were discouraged by the conduct of some of the spectators. EXCELSIOR (WREXHAM) V. ST. JI.\In: (CHESTER) —This match was pityed on the ground of the letter,. at Chester, on Wednesday. The visitors had the kick-off, and until half-time was called the was very equal, each scoring a goal. When play was, resumed: the visitors managed; to add two more to their score, thus winning the game by three goals to one. A singular accident happened at Whitchurch on Wednesday, during a football match between the Whitchurch R.vers and ElV'-iiuro Alexandra. Whilst a young man named: Cartwright, one of the Alexandra players, was standing with the ringers of his left hand strctched out* they struck v/ith, great force by the ball, kieked by Captain Heatley,, doubling up his hand and breaking the arm midway between the wri-t and the elbow. BIKUINGHAJI ExcEtsoa v. WREXHAM.—1This match was played on the ground of the former on Saturday,, the visitors being defeated by six goals to two. The following composed the teams :—Excelsior: G. Jenks, goal; W. Lovesey and C. Ansell, backs; \V. Button and A. Bailey, haif-backs; Devy, T. Dutton, F. Barlow, A. Brown, T. Iorley, and \V. Bishton, forwards; umpire, Mr W. Nich:>!ls. Virrexhaiii Penlington, goal; G. Thomas and W. E. Jones, backs; T. Burke, R. Koberts, and II. Sl-son, half- backs J. Roberts, C. Jones, A. Evton-Jones (capt.), W. Roberts, an 1 J. Davies, forwards; umpire, Mr J. Grant; referee, Mr A. Harvey (A.-ton Villa). F.IVERPOOL AND DISTRICT V. I)E:;i'.rcnsaii:E,—The following are the teams selected for this match, which will be p'nyed on the Racecourse, to-morrow (Satur- day) afternoon, the kick-off taking place at 2.-15 :— LIVKRI>:K>I. AI) DISTRICT TEAM.—Goal; Platt (Sou!h- port) backs, T. Marriott (Everton) ami \V. Turner (Ramblers); half backs, Parry (i.vi -.ton) nr.d Avluw (Stanley); right wing, stnaxt G. Smith iRamblers and Notts C unty) and E. Berry (Everton) left wing. W. Kaynor (RarnMers)and Higgings (Everton); centres, Smith (Ramblers)and J. McfJill (Kverton). DENBIGHSHIRE p ELKS OWEN (Ruthin); blllks. H. ho (Wrexhain) and H. Roberts (Druids); half-backs, Burke (Wrexham), H. Ed vards (Wrexham), and \V. Wil iams (Druids); right wing, W. P. Owen (i;uthiti);tn,t R. Davie*(Wrexham) li ft wing, H. Sisscn, (Wrexham) and f*. Griffiths (Chirk); centre, J. A. Eyton- Jones (Wrexham). Referee, Dr. 1); < DESBIGHSUIKB v. STAFFOKDSHIKE.—This match was played at Stc>ke-upon-Trent on Wednesday, in foggy weather, but before 2,000 spectators. Staffordshire was only weakly represented; and had to tall on the Stoke club to make up the team, and several alterations were made from the selected eleven. The home county kicked off with three men short, and as a consequence were pressed very MIOII. When the absent places were tilled up the game nice rod. and after 15 minutes' play Hod^etts scored for Staffordshire, After the kick off, the Welsh goal was sti l assailed* and a smart shot was stopped by ih* goal keeper, and then Charsley saved: the home goal from disaster. Half- time was called with Staffordshire one troal to the good, and a second gained after ends were changed was disallowed through a claim of off-id?. Wilson soon afterwards got a comer kick, and from a centre by Davies, Sisson kicke-rla jroal for Denbigh, so the result was one goal each. Sides—Staffordshire Charsley (Stafford), goal; Reynolds (Walsall) and Coliington (Walsall), backs Smith (Stoke), Shutt, and Cox (Stoke). half-backs Brown (Stoke), Wilson (Stoke), Hi'dgetts (Birmingham, St George's,) Johnson (Stoke), and Bennett (Stoke), forwards; Denbighshire:— Barkitt (substitute), goal; G. Thomas (Wrexhalll), and: C. Conde (Chirk), backs; T. Burke (Wrexham*, W. Tud-.o (Denbigh), and P. Griffiths (Chirk), half- backs W. Owen (Chirk), R. Davies (Wrexham), H. Sisson (Wrexham), R. Roberts (O nwen) and A. E. Jones (Wrexham), forwards. Referee—mt Abrahajn (Cheshire Football Association). FOOTBALL FIXTURES. Dec. 2ilfch, v. Chirk, at Wrexham. .J; 15th, v. Wat all swifts, at Wrexham. Jan 2ffth. v. Eootle, at Bootle. Fe b. 2nd, v. Chirk, at Chirlc. FlJh. 11th, v. Kv.rton, at Liverpool. Feb. llith, v. Excel ->;or, at Wrexham. Feb. 2;}ril, v. D<ivenham, as Wrexham. Mar. t-t, v. Astify Bridge, t Bolton. Mar. fitli, v. Hartford; at Hartford Mar. 22ud, v. Shrewsbury Castle Blues, at Shrewsbury. liERWYM RAX ti BBS. Jan. 12th, v. Rhostyllen, at Rhostyllen. J n. l!lth. v. Hare and Hounds, at Llangollen. Jan. 20th, v. Chirk at Chirk. Feb. 2nd, v. Blteir Park, at Black Park. Feb. I)th, v. Drui Is at Ruabon.- Feb iird, v. Chirk, at Llangollen.

THE SHOCKING DEATH OF A BOY AT WYNNSTAY COLLIERY. The aojourned inquiry into the death of the boy Jonathan Pritchard who was killed at Wynnstay Colliery. was held at the Miner's Arms, on Friday, before Mr B. H. Thelwell, coroner, and a jury of whom Mr Thomas E. Hughes was foreman. Mr J. L. Hedley, Her Majesty's Inspector of Mines, was also present. The iirst witness examined was Mr R. Darlington, certified manager of the colliery, who produced the plan of the mine and a sketch of the workings where the unfortunate accident occurred. Mr Darlington said he knew the boy, and he had liisit d the scene of the accident shortly after the boy's death. He was a horse driver in the deep workings of; the new coal seam of the colliery. Near the spot where the boy met with his death there was a siight gradient on the top of which the hor*e and trail] of tubs were brought to a stand while the boy went ahead a short distance to the mouth of a "level" branching out at ri-ht angles, to "look-out" for a coal train from another part of the mine. This was done in order to avoid a collision as both met on the sam: line at tlii = junction. It was then customary for the boy to call down his horse. This ho appears to have done as usual, and by some means got underneath the train and was shock- ingly mutilated, death apparently being instan- taneous. lte (the manager) could not account for the accident, which to him was a most singular one, as the roadway was wille. at this point, and there could be no reason why he should came into contact with the tubs and be killed.—J. T. Darlington, fireman, said ho was the first to discover the body, which he said was lying beneath the first "tub" of the train between the metals, life being extinct. He could not explain the cause of the accident, and he had never seen a fatality in •- mine like it.—By the Coroner The horse was attached to the train by a. chain hooked: to the tubs. He had never seta these chains become unhooked, and he did not think it probable that the boy was in the act of attaching the hook when the accident happened.—By a Juror He had his lamp with him at the time. The boys were not allowed to ride on the tubs in this part of the mine.—By the In- spector He was not always near that spot, and it was more likely that the hoys wuld lido in his absence.— Mr Hcdley, the inspector, then said he had visited the place of the accident. There xvas a capital roadway which was in very good condition. It. was the last place he should expect sn accident to uappen. Ke surmised t v.» ways in which it had occurred. Either the horse ha.I started befo:e he ought, and to prevent a collision the hoy attempted to stop the running train and: fell beneath it, or he was in the act of kv-;>;ng upon the tubs to ride and became entangled. He did not cry out, so that death ran-.s have h¡;n i;,suntaneous. He had no fault whatever tc find, the ai range-men ts being efficient and! complete.—The Coroner, in summing up, said it was a most singular thh g, but that was the third case he: had had within the past fortnight of boys meeting with their death in this strange way, and no satis- factory evidence was produced to enable the jury to find the cau e of death. It appeared to him that there was either great cMeIe?si!< )-i the pm- of the boys in collieries or else proper instructions were not given by those in authority over them, or, if given, were grossly neglected. Hei-e, in the present instanc", a. boy was killed, and no one could say how the boy had lost his life.—The Inspector No one was present to witness the accident.—lhe Cor ner We all know that, but it seems very strange that more satisfactory evidence cannot be given to the jury. I fail to see how any save an open verdict can be given.—The Court waa then cleared, and after hulf-an-hours deliberation (the coroner having to be called to he!p to decide the matter) the jury returned a verdict to the effect that the boy had met with his death in the tunnel, but there was no evidence to Drove how the unfortunate youth had met with his end, though thaw were satisfied it was accidental.

A PUBLIC HOUSE WRECKED BY SOLDIERS. On Thursday night three hundred cavalry soldiers broke into the City Arms public-h^use, Canterbury, drank up the liquors, smashed the furniture, and completely wrecked the premises. The disturbance lasted till after two f/ekck this (Friday) morning, the picket being unable to cope with, the rioters. The cause of the attack was the non-receipt 01 a silver watch won by a soldier at a sirging party.

m LOSS OF A STEAJIEP. New* reached Grimsby this (Friday): morning of the total loss of t ;e .«'a lcnester Railway steamer Gainsbpru" plying between Grimsby and1 Hambnrg. The vessel left Hamburg on Monday night, but was delayed by a fog. When about 25 miles from Spurn she was struck amidships by tha steam co'.lier "W ear," from Sunderland, and cut down below water line. She sank in a few minute?. The pa<;=;"n;;eri4 ¡m,J (r"we were rescued by the I" Wear," but transferred afterwards to S.S. Franklin•>'

w LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET LIYEIWOOL, Friday. Attendance moderate. Wheat quiet, limitedbusfr ness at Id decline. Caiifomian No. 1, 3s Od to 9s Id No. 3, 8s 5d to Ss 7d. Oats and oatmeal limited, Fl(;ur -low, "paltered. Ir.M.m cu*n, American 53 i to "xd ne%v. none ollering round, 5s ttd to, o- s lid. Peas, 1;J. Beans (Egyptian^ GS <I to" 68,' 1(J" LONDON COiiN MAtKET. h(1 NDON" Friday. IL Wheat quiet (n former terms. Flour dull. I Bsrley, oats, maize, bear.s, and peas unaltered.

4 ,;ALF OF FAPEI-—On the 19th instant the isaid of I)al)ers, f-c., took place at the Free Library, Afr Kdwarci Smith kin(II), discharging the duties of auctioneer. There was a good attendance and the v<i magazines realised substantial prices. \lVvoi< -VL ites EVULENCE.—Following the example nf his predecessors the Mayor (Mr J. B. Murless) has presented each of the officers <.f the police force with atme goose and the constables with a sum of money. USIFUKTCSATK ACCI[)'ET TO A WEDDING PAHTY. On Monday morningaseriousaccidclltoccurred in the outskirts of the town. A redding p,rty from the country, consisting of the bride and bride- groum, with their parents and nest man, were Li via- to Wrexham to havethc marriaeceremony Iperformed, and when near the old toiigate, by the Racecourse, the vehicle was upset and the occu- pants were thrown out. Tne latner of the bride was taken to the Infirmary, where it was found that he had sustained a bad compound comminuted fracture of the left leg. The injured man was attended to b* y Mr Richard Williaii-is nn(I Mr W. P Fox (house surgeon). The bride also had her facc somewhat badly injured. Saturday Ax F"xTt.u??D?A'?'??????'??? ?cat<. uFdiay *■} e f"st 12-25 Dm. train from Chester to London was pacing GresfordSta?on the officials were .?caHy alarmed to observe a hd' open one of the carriages and jump on to the platform. r-?noiigii, beyo?-a severe shaking and cits on her face aiid hanus the lady escaped un- ?'?d -When ?cient!y rec:werd toal1swcr w 'She lve her MM «. Mh. Walton, of 1. h 'Leamingtnn, and had in her possession a >f *-r ?.i-etPomAb'?cleto LeaLn?gton, per London \"rfli P,,ail%vay. It was conjectured, therefore that when she found sue was travelling the Great Western route—having got into a w,„g train at Chester-she attempted to leave the carriage in the manner stated. She was able in thcaftcrnool1 to resume her journey, and the Ypin train from Chester to Paddingtonheing specially stopped at Grcstonl, she was placed in charge of two ladies travelling south, and thus continue:! a journey which had been so strangely interrupted. W-KKXIIAM IN Fl -The matron begs to acknowledge with many thanks the receipt jf the foUjwing, viz. From the President (Mr W. Overton), a tlnkey, a goose, and the Graphic Christmas Number Mrs R Piercy and the Misses i'iercy, a box of oranges Mr F. Page, ten rabbits; Mr« TJutton, books, papers, cake, oranges, and angles Miss Trevor Parkins, illustrated papers, Christmas cards and cake, and book Mr Rogers (stationer), Mr H. M. Eyton-Jones, Mrs Pierce •(Brvudra w terrace), Mr Fisher (stationer), and Mrs •Cartu-ri-lit. newspapers, periodicals, and toys; Mrs Latham, medicine bottles: Miss Whitiiig, eakos and toys; Miss Sparrow, two fowls, Christmas cards, oranges, and a box of chocolate for each patient; Miss Jones, Abenbury Cottage, Chromas cards and two ic.d cakes Mrs T. E. JacksclD. Chc\"é:t Hey. pium pudding, mince pies, -.p-iKs and vegetables Mrs Davies, Plas Darland, mince pies, Christmas cards, and large text cards I' H {'" 1 Mrs Evans, Brouv.ylfa, Christmas card s, oranges, f' "I' '1'" 1 and dessert fruit; Miss Foulkes, apples Miss Finohain, grapes and Christmas cards and also Christinas c»rds from Miss AVrench. Tiii, IIOYAJ. WELSH FUSJLIEUS.— On Friday the staff serjc-ants and sergeants of the depot and permanent staff of the 3rd Battalion, gave their usual monthly quadrille party in the Wynnstay block Invitations were issued to a number of civilian friends, nearly all of whom attended. Daucing commenced about nine o clock, and was kept up w ith vigor until a late hour. The music, played by a portion of the band of the 3rd Battalion under the direction of Drummer Ander- SUD, was all that cc,uld be desired. Refreshments were supplied at intervals during the night. Colonel the Hon. S. Mo?;tyn, C.B., commanding 23rd Regimental District, honored the company with his presence, as did Major Stanley Creek, Captain Evans, and Lieut Gwynne, Depot Royal Welsh Fusiliers, all of whom joined in the dancing. The duties of M.C. were satisfactorily performed by Huarter- M aster Sergt. Mai one, 3rd Battalion. The ball room decorations and the commissariat arrangements were ably carried out by Color- Sergt Allington, 31d Battalion, and Sergt. Grant, Depot Royal Welsh. A most enjoyable night was spent, and on breaking up the guests expressed themselves pleased with the entertainment. ;PESYISI;Y.N CHAPEI. BAND OF HOPE. On Wednesday iBank Holiday) the usual tea and entertainment in connection with the Band of Hope was he'd in the schoolroom adjoining the chapel- At half-past four o'clock the members, together with a few friends, partook of tea, after which various games were indulged in and apples, oranges, &c., distributed to the little ones. At seven o'clock an entertainment was given by the members, Mr Councillor Rocke occupying the chair. J! Appended is the programme :— Recitation An old comrade" Master T. Cross. Mtlodv Another year has flown"Band of Hope. Recitation. "HieFisherman'schildren"Miss J. U Iyn nt* Dialogue When I'in a mat." .Mas.E.Jaeksun, E. Cress, H. Prince, C. Jones, and Knibs. Si.iii Clii',Ct (.)f the drunl-,arX'Ias. W. Jones. Recitation Messenger of love"Miss iP. Wright. Recitation Death i i the cuf "Miss M. T. Williams I.. Kind words" Band of Hope Recitation Little Jim"Miss M. A. Humphreys Dialto,t, ,ue. "The wishing cap"Misses X. Jackson, P. Wright. M. H cmer, M. Jones, M. Jackson. Carol "I saw three ships" .Rand of Hope. Kecitiiiion The pet lamb" Mus K. Williams. Keci;atioi; Not a drop more" Miss M. Cross Hymn Boys' niglitz %ti-s's A. Price. .1\lr.:Wrigbt. I)iiet Far away"Mas. H and A. Lucas l,ecit.tti,,ii Found dead" Miss E. Wright. Dialogue Joe Mason's re-cue" .Mas. Ci.om es, Jones, Cuoiiibes, ard Price. Melody Christmas," Band of Hope Somebody's Christmas" Miss A. Williams •Dialngu.- "If [ were a living" .Miss H. LucA-, Williams, and E. Cross. •Hesitation .Little shoes" Miss S. Williams. Musical -'Ietcb TL-e Cobbler" .Seven Members. SRI'I'OSEN Fire Brigade had their attention closely occupied on Sunday and Monday in attending two farm tires,, supposed to be the work of incendiaries. The fast lire was dis- covered soon after midnight on Saturday, at Isycoed Farm, at present untenanted, and owned by a Manchester buiidiug society. A messenger was despatched to Wrexham with the alarm, but he lost valuable time in searching for the house of the caretaker of the engine station. The brigade, in charge of Captain Evans, proceeded with all speed to Isycoed, but before they could get tihcnre under seven large stacks of hay, &c., were de- stroyed. This was the property of Mr Hampson, of Liverpool. Mr Ellis, of Bowling Bank, Wrex- ham, and others, and is roughly valued at from £ 500 to ;CIOOU. The damage is covered by in- surance in the Alliance Company. The brigade returned to Wrexham about three o'clock on Sun- day afternoon, and shortly afterwards information was received that a fire had again broken out at Isycced Farm. -On arriving a second time at Isycoed the brigade found that the fire had been extinguished hy the people left in charge of the premises. They "tayed, however, until about nine o clock, and on the way back to Wrexham they I discovered that a fire had broken out at Plas Issa: Farm, on the estate of Sir Roger Palmer, and tenanted by Mr John Dolby. While the messenger was 'viiiveying the alarm to Wrexham, the brigade arrmd at the farmyard., having galloped from Isycoed., about four miles awav, throurii narrow lanes, in little more than fifteen minutes. This timely arrival enabled them to make a capital save of a large barn, bay and granary, stables, sheds, and other buildings, together with their contents. A large stack of hay, portion of large uat stack, and a part of two other stacks of hav were also saved. A second engine soon afterwards appeared on the scene, in charge of branchman Davies, and although it is over 40 years old and has not been used for some years, it was found to be of immense service, throwing water on to the flames pretty nearly as fast as the new engine. Thanks to the exertions oi the firemen, the barn, filled with corn and hay, and the stabling were saved. The flames were not tonally subdued until after three o'clock on Monday afternoon, the damage done being estimated at from £ 1,000 to £ 1,500. This is covered by insur- ance in the Norwich and Alliance oiffces. The brigade cheerfully responded to the three calls and were away thirty-eight hours.—Mr Doiby requests us t,) express his thanks to Capt. Evans and the members of the Fire Brigade for their prompt and energetic action in extinguishing the fire.