Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

OSWESTRY BOWLING CLUB ANNUAL I DINNER. This annual event on the occasion of the openine of the GreeD. took pl*ce &t the Wynn?y Arms Hotel, on Thursday nenlng. the president of the club, Mr John (?dd!er), PreaVdinF< and Mr Gardner, the Tice- wSd ?"P?''E tha *i™-chair. A capital repast w? E??'J?' ??' and patriotic toasts were duly I bObOred, manwd ? several Mega &Iso rendered. BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. j HOUSES WASTED.—AS a sign of the activity in the 1 variouB industries, there is great difficulty experienced by the working classes in obtaining cottages. There I are many occupied by more than one family. LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. I On Wednesday evening a social meeting of the Brymbo Liberal Association was held at the Institute. Brymbo. At six o'clock a tea meeting was held in the large room, when about fifty membere; sat down to a substantial tea, the tiblesi being presided 0" over by Mrs Rogers. Brymbo Lurs w.u.am- -treet; Mrs John Williams, Brake; Mrs Kate Davies, L?dge Misses L?zz!a Roberts and Alice KobertB, Bryn CochLizzie Humphreys, C. A. Griffith1 Institute Uzzie Howard. Bank Top;L. Da.vtes. Fisher, and N. Parry, High-street, the caterer being Mr Thos. Williams, Baker, Lodge, who gave every satiqf action. After the tables were cleared a meeting was held which was presided over by the President of the Association, Mr Edward Roberts, C.C., Bryn Coch. The meeting was very well attended, the large room of the Institute being suitably adapted for these meetings. The Chairman was pleased to meet so very macy members of the Liibaral Association, and to find them alive ta, and prepared for, the coming battle. It was very difficult to say how soon they might have a dissolution of Parliament. They had just had what was called a dissolution Budget, and the chief feature of the Budget of Mr Goachen was free education. The Chancellor of the Exchequer had placed £ 1,000,000 of his surplus to provide for what was called free education. They accepted it with thanks, and hailed it with joy. It was a part of their programme, a plank in their plat- form. Whatever was the motive of Mr Goschen, they were very pleased with it. But at the same time they were d opinion, it should be accompanied with some amount of public control. That the parents of the children educated should have some voice in the character of the education imparted; and that the public money should not be devotad to the furtherance of sectarian and denominational interest, and that under the disguise of education, the Church of England should not be endowed from the public funds. Where the schools were maintained by the public, it was only right and just that the public should have some voice in the control of the schools, and no doubt this matter would be brought pro. "A _11 L! minently Deiore tne electors ar, rne coming election. When the election came, it will be their duty to gfve prominence to Welsh questions. The labor question would be to the front, and they would be called upon to face that question. The Government had felt the force of it, and had appointed a roval commit-aior. to investigate the subject. A nice way of shelving it (Laughter.) No doubt the chief question on which the battle would be fought out in Wales would be the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Church tn Wales. tapplause.) The great majority in Wales had already made up their minds on the subject.They had now 26 out of 30 members pledged to support it, and trusted that after the next election the voice of Wales would be un- animous on the subject. (Cheers.) He was pleased to say that their prospects in East Denbighshire were most encocraging, and they had every confidence that their worthy representative, the Right Hon. G. O. Morgan, would be returned, not by a majority of twenty-six, but by a very large and decisive one. (Cheers.) -He was very sorry that some remarks of his at a recent meeting of their Association caused some pain to their Conservative friends. What he intended to Bay then, and what he repeated new was. tbot no organisation associated with the sale and con. sumption of intoxicants would succeed in Wales. The Tory pill would not go down, even by trying to waab it down—(laughter)—and their friends had found it out. The Primrose League had tried another plan, to dance it down-(Iaughter)-and they would find out that neither the washing nor the dancing could succeed with the people of Wales. (Applause.) The delegates who attended the meet- ings of the federation at Blaenau Festiniog would present their report, and the resolutions passed there submitted tOlthe meeting for its approval. Mr Henry Mohring, Brymbo, said owing to the heavy snowstorm which occurred on the morning of the first day, they were delayed on the road, and consequentiy lost the morning council. The first meeting they attended the election of officers was proceeded with, and the most interesting portion of the proceedings was tht Mr Tilston, of Wrexham, was re-appointed, secretary. (Hear, hear.) The Marquis of Ripon spoke very feelingly on Uisestab- ment, and was accorded a heatty welcome. In the evening meeting, Mr Lloyd George was the hero, but owing to his being unable to understand Mr George's address in Welsh, he could not make any special remark upon it. Mr Richard Roberts (secretar y of the Association), Lodge, who spoke in Welsh, made special reference to Mr Lloyd George's able and interesting address. Mr Roberta said Mr George spoke enthusiastically, and said that the Disestablishment should be placed before the electors. Mr Gee gave an address on Tithes, which provoked.a large amount of cheering. The Labor Question was fully discusted by a few of the Carnarvonshire representatives. A vote of thanks was accorded to the delegates. Mr Jonathan Williams, Gwalia Cottages, proposed a resolution on Disestablishment similar to that adopted by the Federation meeting at Featiniog, adding that the time had arrived when the Church and State should be separated. A great deal of controversy took place nearly every week in some of I the papers on this subject, especially in ;the English papers, and oftimes the correspondence against this important question was not true. He considered the best mode of making the English people acquainted with Welsh grievances would he to have lectures, &c in the great English towns and,thus explain the truth direct. The electors of East Denbighshire were prepared to give their voice on the question at the next election. Mr Robt Thomas, Lodge seconded the resolution, and said the Church party were afraid of the Libera- tion Society injuring them, but instead of doing them any harm it would do them a great amount of good. No doubt those present had read a letter appearing in the papers a few days ago, when a clergyman complained nt;Qut a certain portion of their representative's speech about the burial ground. Now a Nonconformist could be buried either in the chulch ground or in his chapel burial ground (should they have one), the churchwardens or vicar could not refuse i', whereas the chapel burial ground was only open to members. The only mode of correcting this state of things was by disestablishment, which would naturally do good, and they .could rest assured the generations to come would thaak them heartily for the step they had taken. The resolution upon being put to the meeting was carried unanimously. Mr Robeit Smith, Vron, inoved "That this con. ference is of opinion that tie time has now arrived when the people of Scotland and Wales should be entrusted with the management of their own national affairs, t-till preserving the supremacy of Imperial Parliament."—Mr Thomas Eardley seconded.—The Chairman invited a discussion, and in response Mr H. H. Williams, Lodge, said the electors were not ripe for the question of Home Rule for Wales. Of late they had been bothered with Home Rule for the Irish, and certainly if Home Rule would be a benefit to the Irish, it would bo of some benefit for Wales. Mr Arthur Rogers, Lod^e, said Home Rule was a trivial affair to Wales at present, their principal question was disestablishment. It was no use of the Welsh representatives having half-a-dozen questions at the same time. or they would be the same as a blacksmith whose irons wou!d burn. If Home Rule was a necessity, why not g:) in for a kind of good Local Board. It was the duty of the Government to provide one, whereas to give the County Councils greatsr power, and therefore carry out the people's desire. Mr Goschen boasted of his surplus money, which had been obtained principally through more drunkenness and improved trade. Mr Goschen, five years ago would not discuss such a question, and said it was impos- sible. The Bishop of Bath also said Free Education would tend to demoralise National Schools. It was apparent to all electors that the present ministry took the opportunity of dangling Free Education before the electorp, for they knew that a great deal depended On their own ingenuity for the Conservasive party to be returned next election. The following motion was put to the meeting and carried unanimously :—" The feeling of the meeting is that the question of Home Rule is not ripe enough to pass a resolution upon it." The election of officers was proceeded with, when Mr E. Roberts, C.C., was unanimously re-e'ected president, and Mr Robert Thomas, Ledge, was ap. pointed vice-president. Mr G. F. Harrison was unani. moui-ly re-elected as treasurer Mr Harry Mohring was appointed secretary for Brymbo district, and Mr Richard Roberts waa re-elected secretary for the Lodge distiict. Mr E Ri.)bet to said he had intended that evening to give a paper on the work of the County Council according to his promise at the last meeting, but he was aware that the business of the meeting was heavy, and he would have pleasure in reading it at some future meeting. Mr Roberts remarked that the feel. ing of the people before the County Council was formed was that it would be an additional expenditure to the county, but the Council had reduced the county rate by Sd in the E. Last year the amount was 5d but the present. year it was 2J. (Hear, hear.) The work of the County Council would compare with that of any other in Wales. (Cheers.) A vote of thanks was accorded Messrs. Roberts and Mohring for thsir services, also to the officers of the Association. It was lesolved to hold a public meeting at the Vron Schools at an early date. HOLT AND FARNDON. I ?MMNHLOsso?-There ? a very great show of bhllnr«™3^'hK'-s year on the plum and damson trees. R?'?T?-7'? ?'?°P of St. AJa ?,:ted Holt for the h?t time on Thursday, and held a con- firmation service in the pariah church. There ?re numbers present from Gresford, Rossett, and Holt. He much admired the old church as one of the finest structures in his diocese. LLANRWST. BOARD OP UABDlAXS:-A Tu-sdav'* meeting, Mr E. J Williaiii8 (Rhydianfair) was re-elected chair- man of the sauitary and assessment Committees, and it was decided that he should act as an ex-offic £ member of the parochial committees in the severS districts. W.th regard to the admission of the p?s to the general meetings of the board, notice of motion has been given that free acceaa be permitted. SERVANT GIRL FATALLY SHOT.— A domestic ser- vant, aged eighteen, who Jived near Llanrwst, has been accidentally shot by a young man named William Hughes, of Llanrwst. Hughes bad been chatting with the young woman, and was just turning away from her. with a gun under his arm, when the charge 5red. The young woman was severely wounded in the face and breast, and died soon afterwards. COEDPOETH AND MINERA. ) • « « >t PHitANTBBOi'HT.—The oncerts organised cy tne Moelor Choral Union, for the benefit of Mr James Vernon, have realised S26 119 33. TONSC SOLFA.—An examination was held by the Rev. J. C. Rees, G.T.S.C., during the last week, when he superintended the examination of sixteen canvMdates. TRIPLETS.—A cow belonging to Abel Davies, Llanarmon, last week gave birth to three calves. Last year the same cow gave birth to two calves. All her progeny are doing well. DANGHR.—On Friday, while uncovering a hog of potatoes in Miss Harvey's garden, near the school- house, Minern, some men came across a fine snake, 4 ft 4 in. long. It was destroyed. NATIONAL SCHOOL BAND.—This young institution has made wonderful progress under the training of Mr John Williams (late R. W. F. Band.) They have just received their uniforms, of the artillery review order, which are very attractive. The band has already been engaged, and several more engagemetits have been made, which is proof of its merit. ANNUAL MRLPTINGs.-The Welsh Wesleyan wor- shipping at the Horeb Chapel, Nant, held their firtt annual meeting on Sunday and Monday. The services of the Rev. John Jones (F), Llanfyllin, and Mr D. B. Davies, Denbigh, were secured for the occasion, and they delivered most impressive and thoughtful sermons. The services throughout Sunday and Monday morning were held in Horeb, on Monday afternoon and night at the Rehoboth Wesleyan Chapel, Coedpoeth. There were excellent congrega- tions and collections. ACCIDENT.—Last week an accident occurred to David Parry, Bwichgwyn, at Lester's Lime Worka. Minera. A hole had been charged with dynamite and black powder mixed. After the fuse had been ignited it exploded with a loud report, upon which the unfortunate man went to it, and was standing with his back to it when a second explosion took place, the strength of the latter rushed out through a fissure made by the former blast, and struck Parry in the back, tearing his clothes to ribbons, and inflicting some external injuries, which, now, are found out to be of a very serious nature. The shock, however, prostrated him for a time, but he is making good progress. AN OLD FRIEND DEMOLISHED.—The Old Salem Chapel (Independent), situated oppxdte Church- street, Coedpoeth, will soon cease to exist. It is now razed to the ground by Mr J. Harrison, contractor. &c., Coedpoeth, who has the contract for the new chapel, which will, in order to provide accommodation for 450. be extended to the road, and from wall to wall in breadth. It will contain a gallery and an orchestra, probably a pipe organ also. All is pro- mised to be complete by March, 1892. For the pre- sent the services are lield at Penygelli Boys' School- room, which is sure to be an unpleasant change for the 'veterans' who have spent their lives in the old Salem." Photographs of the latter taken locally are selling rapidly. CHESTER. THE DUKE AND THB CONSERVATIVFS.-The Duke of Westminster was on Monday evening elected a vice.pre"ident of the Cheater and County Conserva- tive Club. A NEW FEMALE HOME.—Bishop Jayne on Satur- day ouened a new female home at Boughton. The building, lately a gentleman's residence, has been purchased by the committee, who require a sum of 21,500 to cover the cost of the necessary alterations. The new home will accommodate twenty-five girls and young women. A NEGLECTFUL HUSBAND.—On Saturday Thomas Heath, laborer, was summoned by his wife for main- tenance. Complainant was separated from her husband in 1886. The defendant was ordered to con- tribute 5i a week to her support, but he had paid nothing, and the arrears amounted to 275. She had one child which had been in defendant's care for two years, but had been neglected by him, and a few days ago it was sent to an industrial school. Defendant, who now stated that he did not know where his wife was. and that he was willing to pay, was sentenced to three months' hard labor. CHESTER RACES. The annual report of the directors of the Cheater Racecourse Company. Limited, just issued, states that the amount received at the last May meeting for admission to the grand stand and enclosures exceeds that of the previous year. A further amount of £1,600 has been carried to reserve fund, and the directors have now invested the whole of the reserve in three per cent. India I stock. The balance of revenue account is P.342, and the directors suggest the usual dividend of 1. per cent. for the year. The retiring directors are Mr H. D. Trelawny and Mr S. K. Mainwarinsr. MEMORIAL TO TAB LATE COLONEL HUMBERSTON.— Ou Saturday afternoon a meeting was held in the Town Hall, the Mayor (Alderman Charles Brown) presiding, for the purpose of considering the propriety of establishing a memorial to the late Colonel Hum- herston. On the motion of his Honor Sir Horatio Lloyd, it was unanimously resolved :That this meeting desires in some suitable manner to perpetuate the memory of the late Colonel Humberston, in grateful recognition of the many public services rendered to this city and neighbourhood during his long and useful life, and of the private worth, which earned for him the esteem and regard of all classes of his fellow citizens and numerous friends. "-On the proposition of the Mayor, seconded by Dr. Taylor, and supported by Colonel Evans Lloyd, the following resolution was also agreed to:—"That the late Colonel Humherston having by his will bequeathed a legacy of E500 to the Chester Infirmary-an institution in which he took a life-long interest, and of which he was chairman for the last twenty-five years of his life —it is resolved that the funds subscribed to his me- morial shall be applied in furtherance of a proposal understood to be now in contemplation by the Infirmary Board, of erecting, with the aid of the above legacy, a much needed new wing, to be called the "Humberston wing.—A committee was ap- A committee was ap- pointed to carry out the scheme, and it wa? agreed that a subscription list should be at once opened. At the close of the meeting the honorary secretary an- nounced that 100 guineas had been subscribed to the fund. I GLYNDYFliDWY. PnzazNrATzoz;. -Some wFeks since it was decided to present Mr and Mrs Hobelt., the Berwyn Arms, with a small token of respect in which they are generally held. On Friday evening the Committee entrusted to carry out this purpose met at the Ber- wyn Arms, where they weie most hospitably en- tertained by the host and hostess. After supper the presentation waa formally made by Mr Roberta of Tynewydd, and each member of the committee spoke in unequivocal terrm of praise of Mr and Mrs Robeit7. Mr and Mrs Roberts both expressed them* selves as utiable adequately to convey their thanks for what they so little expected. The presentation took the form of a handsome timepiece. Mr and Mrs Roberts kindly invited the wives of each member of the committee to ait and the supper. HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. I CHURCH FESTIVAL.—A meeting was held in the National School at BriJgend, on Friday evening, to consider ways and meflne of instituting the above. Col. C. Trevor Roper presided, and there were also present Rev. R. Roberts, Messrs J. Parry, E. O. Probert, E. Maurica Williams, Kortright, A. Reid, Joshua Evans, J. Armor, W. Moses, Samuel Edwards, W. H. Roberts, W. Piercey, W. Gibbons, fcc. The Rev. R. Roberts said the proceeds were for the liquidation of the school debt, which amounted to the sum of JE184. As to tho sort of festival they should have he would leave it entirely in their hands. Messrs W. H. Roberts and A. Raid were subsequently appointed joint secretaries, and a working committee was formed, with power to add to their number. Col. Roper very handsomely offered the use of his park at Pias Tiz for the purpose, and this was gratefully accepted. It was decided to have sports and dancing. THE NEW RECTOR OF HOPE. I It will be interesting to our readers to know some- thing of the antecedents of the Rev. Thomas Evan J one", who will shortly take up his residence in this parish. Mr Jones was educated at Shrewsbury under Dr. Kennedy, afterwards Regiua Professor of Greek, at Cambridge, and was there three years, being amongst tho pjaepostors in the sixth form the last two years. He then became scholar and exhibitioner of Magdalen College, Cambridge, as will be seen by reference to Crockford's, and also first Classical Prizeman, first amongst the Freshmen, and head of the whole College. In 1868 he sat for his degree (3rd Class Classical Tripos), a place con. siderably lower than his friends had justly anticipated, the examiner remarking that his classical abilities were by no" means adequately represented by his place in the bipob, and attributing his want of success to over anxiety to secure a good position, which caused his health to brealc down. In the earlier part of his college career Mr Jones took great interest in rowing and gymnastics, and took his place in the University as an athlete. The two last terms, how- ever, Mr Jones, with the hope of getting a First, which was held out to him as reasonably within his reach, made an extremely hard effort, ending in an utter collapse of mind and body, so much so that he was advised to give up reading entirely, and leave Cambridge till the examination. With characteristic stubbornness, however, he refused tha ad vice, and had to pay the penalty. Having taken his degree, he was appointed curate of Holywell from 18G8 t,) 1871 of Rhyl from 1871 to 1873. He then went to Caerfallwch and Ehosesuior, and waa the firs-1 incumbent in the parish of Northop, two other curates of Rhyl succeeding him there. We be'ieve this clergyman will soon become popular in Hope, his ministerial career both at Caerfallwch and Llangerniew proving that he was very successful with the masses. At Rhosesmor it was prophesied that half-a-dozsn people could not be got to church. The result, however, was that before he left the church was full, and the con- gregation nearly as huge -is that at the Calvinistic Chapel, the stronghold of the district. The number of communicants at Llangerniew is now one-fouith of the population. Distinctive traits in Mr Jones' character are his business-like habits and straight- forwardness, and in a heterogeneous parish like Hope these qualities are of the first consideration. WAITCHCJRCH. HORSE SALE.—This genuine horse sale, conducted by Mr H. H. Etches, was attended on Friday by a large number of buyers, the result being most satis- factory to. the vendors, who expressed themselves highly satisfied with the prices realised. The catalogue included eighty-four animils, and twenty-eight out of the first thirty-five cart horses were bond fide sold at extreme prices, making as high as 62 gP., the majority of the others making from 30 to 58 gs. The light horsea were not quite up to the usual standard ehown at these sales, still the demand was good but for the reason stated, no high prices were realised, yet few were returned unsold. Harness horses made up to I A A ID-r I i -n gly. i ù/ go., ana ponies ltlt gp. The principal buyers, other than local, came from Wolverhampton, Market Drayton, Burslem. Newcastle, Nantwich (including Mr Joseph Bellfield who purchased sixteen), Bristol, Bolton, Liverpool, Birmingham, Birkenhead, Crewe, Tarporley, Manchester, Cud- dington, Wrexham, Chester, Overton. The next sale is advertised for May 22ad. ST. MARTINS. I A TRAINED NURSE.—Through the kind instra- I mentality of Lord and Lady Trevor, a trained nuree I has been provided for this parish. t DENBIGB. M • « T 1 1 A I TEA MEETING AT THE FRON.-On Friday mgu" 16 t-is meeting was held at the Fron Calvinistic Methodist Clapel to defray chapel improvement expenses. Mrs Mills and Mrs Councillor Thomas, C.C., gave the tea, and the receipts were handed over mentioned. A large number partook of the excellent thingn provided. THB READING RooK CONCERT.-Irhe proceeds from the last concert for the Free Reading Rooms show thqt. including a 10i donation from Col. Mesham. J222 18s 4,1 was netted, and that after expenses were paid £15 133 4d was passed to the credit of the institution. BOROUGH MAGIsTRATES9 COURT.—FRIDAY —Before the Mayor, Mr T. Wynne Edwards (pre- siding), Alderman E. T. Jones, and Dr. Lloyd Roberts. THE COMPLAINANT ABSENT.—UNREASONABLE FEES. P.C. Roberts summoned John Williams, Llanynjs, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, on 15th April. The fine, including costs, amounted to 16!. —The Mayor said that was out of all proportion.- Superintendent Vaugban said Councillor Boaz Jones had been summoned to appear, he having made the complaint as to the conduct of the defendant. He did not appear, and that had added to the costs. The reason they summoned him was because the police were anxious to obtain independent evidence in case the defendant should deny the charge.—The Mayor thought persons making a complaint should appear and make it before the court.—The tine was reduced to 2s 6J and 9j 6d costs. A FBIENDLY ACTION.. n I Henry Hughes, Llanynys, was summoned bY r-ti. Roberts for obstructing him in the execution of his duty on the 13th April. The constable was taking the former defendant into custody when Hughes caught hold of him. Alderman E. T. Jones thought it might have been a friendly action on his part. The constable said he tried to persuade him not to give his name. There were three previous convictions against the defendant. Fined 53 and 10i costs. A PUBLICAN FINED FOR SERVING A DRUNKEN MAN. P.C. Roberts summoned Mrs Elizabeth Jones of the Star Inn, High-street, for having served a man named Thomas Edwards who was intoxicated. The con- stable said Thomas Edwards was charged and con- victed of being drunk on the 18tb of Avril, at the court. The constable was on duty in High-street, and he saw the defendant go into the Star public- houe. He followed him to tell Mrs Jones not to serve him but he had already been served. The defence was that the man's condition was not noticed by the server. There were two previous convictions against the house, but it was the first complaint against the defendant. Fined 203 and costs. SUNDAY POACHING.—A CHASE BY THE POLICE. Wm. Jones, alias Slanger," Robert Jones, jun., and Win. Henry Jones, were summoned by P.C. Farrel for being in the possession of one rabbit, one net, and six pegs, used for poaching. The constable and Sergt. Jarvis were going along the PlaB Chambers Road. They met the three defendants, and gave chase, witness catching the two younger ones, and finding the things mentioned upon them.—Defendants pleaded guilty, and were fined Wm. Jones 2O.s and costs, and the other two lOa and costs. TOWN COUNCIL, THURSDAY.^—Present: The Mayor, Capt. Wynne Edward?, Alderman E. T. Jones, and T. J. Williamtt, Councillors J. T. Hughes, Boaz Jones, W. Keepfer, John Lloyd, Gweanijnog; John Jones. Robert Owen, and the Town Clerk, Mr J. Parry Jonep. THE BUILDING OF A SMITHFIELD. I The meeting was a special one to consider the advisability of constructing a Smithfield for the pur- pose of holding cattle fairs. The Mayor explained that the ground had already been purchased, and the site seemed a favorable one, as the dealers would have to come through the town as before, and it was not far removed from the High-street, where the fairs had been conducted for years. They had until August, 1892, to decide, at that date they must either erect or sell the land. He thought it advisable to settle whether they would build or not, so that the land might be sold, for if they had to sell at the last moment it would be for any price. There was no question as to the desirability of erecting one.—It was agreed that a special meeting should be held in June next to settle whether the Council should build or not. ADVERTISING THE TOWN. I A committee consisting of six members of the Town I Council were appointed to discuss the matter with the I Castle Committee. A GAMEKEEPER'S PUBLIC-HOUSE I SQUABBLE. On Wednesday, before Alderman E. T. Jones and the Ex-Mayor (Alderman T. J. Williams), Thomas Salisbury, gamekeeper at the Crest, summoned Richard Williams and William Roberts for having assaulted him on the 25th of April. The two men were apprehended the night previous upon warrant, and were brought up in custody. On being charged, Roberts said he struck the complainant in Belf- defenca.—Mr Alun Lloyd appeared for the com- plainant.—Salisbury said he was thrown down. his hair pulled, and whilst on the ground he was kicked on the hip and the head. They were outside Chapman's," a public-house in the Fron. The prisoners had threatened to kill the game under Salisbury's care, and intimatad that they would kill him if he interfered.—Sergeant Jarvis said he saw the complainant after the affray. He was covered with blood which had come from wounds on his head. Witness was a member of the ambulance corps, and dressed the wounds. The complainant was sober, but excited.— Owen Williams, Green, said Salisbury called prisoner names, and asked them to go out to fight. Williams was trying to persuade him to go home.—Morris Williams, Love-lane, said Salisbury told Roberts he was enough of a man for him, and raised his hand to Roberts' mouth. Roberts then struck Salisbury down, and they fought together. Witness with the other prisoner tried to separate them. Salisbury went out of the house, challenging the prisoners to fight, and calling for them to come outiide. Williams' wife and son came and took him away, so that he did not strike Salisbury.—Salisbury I believe, your worships, they were all half-drunk. or they would not have attacked ins-Ald. E. T. Jones And in what condition were you yourself ?—Salisbury Sergt. Jarvis has said.-After a lengthy consultation. Ald. E. T. Jones said: Mr Alun Lloyd, we are not satisfied that the charge against these men has been made out. the complainant seems to have gone into the house and used taunting words to the men. He went out- side and shouted for them to follow. We therefore dismiss the case.—On the application of Mr Alun Lluyd, Salisbury having said he was afraid of the men, they were bound over in their own recognisances in £10 to keep the peace for twelve months. ST. ASAPH. ABCHIDIACONAL VISITATION. The Ven. Arch. deacon Williams held his annual visitation at St. Asaph on Friday, when there was an exceptionally large attendance of both clergy and churchwardens. The archdeacon was assisted in the service by the Revs. T. LI. Williams, T. Lloyd, and H. Jones, vicar's choral. In the course of his charge, the archdeacon paid a tribute to the memory of the Rev. T. Hughes, of Llanbedr, a famous Welsh scholar. whose loss, now the Prayer Book in Welsh was to be revised, was very great. Dealing with the proposals as to education, he recognised the great efforts the clergy had made to keep up the schools at great saving to the ratepayers, for whilst only 300 schools had been established under boards-the cost and maintenance thereof had been some 2118.000 to the ratepayers, probably equal to all the endowments of the Welsh clergy-there were 1000 schools carried on as church schools. He besought the clergy to maintain these schools, and to fall in with the project of an organised visitor of schools for the whole diocese. I He rejoiced that the Tithe Bill had been passed, and hoped those scenes which had disgraced Wale3 would now be unknown, and all work in unity and concert. He referred to the probable dealing at an early period by the next Parliament with the question of disestab- lishment, though it looked as if the questions of capital and labor would have the first place; but, whatever was done, he urged the clergy to possess their souls in quietness and confidence, and to endeavour to teach the people the principles of righteousness and truth, which would help to guide them in settlement of these great questions. Subae. quently the archdeacon entertained the clergy and laity to luncheon, when the toasts of Church and State," and that of the "Churchwardens," were drunk, Colonel Mesham responding for the wardens. -The Dean of St. Asaph spoke on educational and dillestabliahment topics, urging churchmen to firmly, kindly, and courteously stand up in defence of the church and her rights, and make them better known to the Deople. I CORWEN. COUNTY COURT, SATURDAY. -Before his Honor Judge Bishop. There were sixty new plaints, and two judgment summonses entered for hearing. The undefended cases were disposed of by the Registrar. B. BECK V. C HUGHES. 1. Plaintiff, a draper at Bangor, sued defendant, a farmer at Cerrigydruidion, for 21 183 6J for goods supplied many years ago. Defendant denied that he owed the money, and pleaded the Statute of Limita* tions. On plaintiff entering the box to give evidence it transpired that the alleged claim wa3 really due to his brother, whose name was substituted as plaintiff. The brother then gave evidence, and said he had frequently applied for payment. This the defendant stoutly denied, and stated that the transaction had been a cash one.—After a long hearing his Honor non-suited plaintiff. ELIZABETH LLOYD V. JOHN WILLIAMS. I The parties lived at Cynwyd. and owned adjoining properties. A dispute had arisen as to the proper boundary, plaintiff alleging that the defendant had encroached on her property.—Mr Millard, Dolgelley, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Foulkes Jones, of Llangollen, for defendant.—Mr Millard having opened the case, and detailed the facts, plaintiff entered the box and gave evidence, stating that I the defendant had removed a quick fence, and erected a wall on part of her land.—In cross-examination, she admitted that the foundation had been dug two years ago. The title deeds were put in. This closed the plaintiff's case—Mr Jones submitted that plantiff had been guilty of laches, and that a fence existed between them.—Defendant was examined at length, and Mr J. Williams, architect, gave evidence.—Ultimately his Honor awarded 204 damages. WALKER V. BROCKLFCBANX AND WIFE. Plaintitf, a surgeon at Corwen, sued defendant and his wife for 210. amount of his account.-Defendantr, did not appear, but sent a long statement criticising the items in the bill. -Piain tiff said defendants about two years ago resided at Corwen for about twelve month?, and left, and their whereabouts had only recently been found out.—His Honor thought the c.aiin a just one, and gave judgment for the amount. -Mr Jones appeared for plaintiff.

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A sudden death is reported from Ruabcn, where a farmer named Uriah Edwards, who was accompanied by a farm laborer, was opening a gftta in a field on the farmstead, when he fell down dead. Death is believed to have resulted from heart disease. RUABON. I WYNNITAT RENT AUDIT, The half-yearly cottagers' rent audit was held on Tuesday at the Wynnstay Arm?. CONGBEGATIONAt. CHCBOH.—On Monday evening, and in connection with the Band of Hope, Mr Davies, Temperance Hotel, Regent-street, Wrexham. ex- hibited a Temperance Chart, showing the effects alcohol had on the functions of the body, and the system generally. Mr Davies very lucidly explained the chart. his remarks being listened to with marked attention throughout. Mr D. Dodd. late Cocoa Rooms, High-street, Wrexham, also contributed two solos during the evening. The pastor presided, and Mr J. W. Ellis acted as accompanist. ACCIDENT TO COLONEL HUGHM.-ON Monday about four p.m., whilst driving from Wynnstay to Ruabon Station, the horse stumbled in the avenue. and both Colonel Hughes and Sir Watkin's head coachman (Mr Harry Wallace) were thrown out of the vehicle. Beyond a few bmises and a severe shaking, however, the occupants were not much the woi-se for the accident. Having missed his train at this station, Colonel Hughes drove to Wrexham. and travelled by the London and North-Western Railway connection to Denbigh. CANTATA.—By special desire the cantata, The little old woman that lived in a shoe," was repro- duced in the National Schools on Friday. Amongst those present were Mr and Slaney Wynne, Mrs Gibson, Mrs W. Griffiths, Bridge-street Mies Harris, Mr John Edwards and Mrs Edwards, Miss Arthur, Mrs Parr, Mr Dickinson. The characfers were sustained by the following :—Jack lklie giant killer, chairman, Mr J. Parr Sinbad, Master C. Piince; Aladdb, Master D. Edwards Jack of the bean stalk. Master P. Lloyd Tom Thumb, Master L. Jones Punch (the school board officer), Master R. Jones. Candidates Old Mother Hubbard, miss A. Jones Blue Beard, Mr J. Edwards Mother Goose, Miss R. Parr The Uncle, Mr E. Nicholas The Old Woman of Leeds, Miss A. Parr the Little Old Woman, Miss G. Williams Red Riding Hood, Miss R. Edwards Little Bo-peep, Miss L. Lloyd Margery Daw, Miss R. Parr 4 Gill, Miss K. Prince Little Boy Blue, Master E. Austin Little Jack Horner, Master W. Nicholas Humpty Dumpty, Master J. Owen Jack, Master T. Owen Little Tom Tucker, Master N. Austin. Atthecloseofthe cantati two action songs, of. The British flag and h The Japanese fan," were given by the children in an excellent manner. The characters were admir- ably sustained by the little folk all round, the audience being delight d with the performance. The highest praise is due to the Rev. W. T. Davies and Mrs Dtvies for the high training of the children, and affording such a pleasant evening Mr J. Parr for the way he infused spirit ii,t) the proceedings, and Master R. Jones for hia funniositiea are woithy of special mention. Mr Hall presided at the piano- forte, and considerably added to the success of the musical portion of the cantata. I RUMOURS. That Mr Myddleton has, through the kindness of Sir Watkin. patched" up an excellent pitch" on the old cricket ground. That the renowned W. P. will "captain" the club to as successful an issue as last season. That the club baa several members of the right stamp already. That the cantata on Friday night "18 most pleasing and entertaining. That the removal of P.C. Austin came as a surprise and a regret. That darkness reigneth supreme at night. RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. I LIBERALISM.—W« are inform"d that a Liberal meeting will be held at the Public Hall, on May 25th, when Mr S. T. Evans, M.P. for Mid-Glamorgan, is expected to be present. SACRED DRAMA.-On Monday evening, in the Public Hall. the sacred drama of Joseph and his Brethren," (by -T. F. Winks) was performed by mem- bers of the Wesleyan Chapel, Ruabon, assisted by several friends. The attendance was very large. Mr T. Jackson, Ruabon, presided. The dramatis persona were as follows :-Jacob, Mr T. Ames; Rsuben, Mr Waltsr Nicholas; Simeon, Mr W. Iball; Levi, Mr John Iball Judah, Mr F. Edwards Isachar, Mr T. A. Jones; Zebulon, Mr T. Jones; Dan, Mr J. Davies; Naphtali, Mr J. Evans; Gad, Mr J. Jones Asher, Mr W. Peters; Joseph. Mr S. Nicholas; Benjamin, Mr T. Iball; Pharaoh. Mr F. Ames; chief butler, Mr F. Edward; chief baker. Mr W. Jones; Joseph as ruler in the land of Egypt, Mr Wm. Edwards. The performance of Mr Ames as Jacob and Pharaoh was exceedingly good, as also waa the case with the characters represented by Mr S. Nicholas and Messrs. W. and F. Edwards. The large and orderly audience seemed to take deep interest in the whole performance. Amongst those present were -Mr R. T. Powell, Mr and Mrs P. V. Woodford, Miss Griffiths, Johnstown Miss Gough, Wrexham Mr M. Millward, Mrs T. H. Thomas, The Square Mr and Mis J. Charles and Miss Jones, Maelor View, who contributed two excellent pianoforte solos.-The Chairman, on behalf of the committee, thanked the audience for their patronage. They all knew that their object was to raise funds in aid of the new Wesleyan Chapel at Ruabon. WEDDING PRESENTS.—We have been requested to publish the following list of wedding presents to Mr and Mrs W. Davies. Magdalen College, Oxford :— Marble timepiece, Mr and Mrs John Davies, Rhos case of carvers and sleel, Dr. and Mrs J. E. Davies, Rhos; silvei sugar basin and stand. Mr and Mrs Cross, Wrexham; silver egg stand, Mr and Mra T. Davies, Liverpool; case of silver fish knives and forks, Mr F. P. Dodd, Bangor case of silver napkin rings, Mr and Mrs Gregory, Bangor; writing desk, Mr W. H. Dodd, Llangollen pair of bronza figures, Mr R. H. Dodd, Llangollen Welsh shawl, Mr and Mrs Emlyn Evans, Hereford; three handsome vasesr Mr Tom Patterson, Craven Arms; hand mirror, Miss M. E. Davies. Rhos t-et of etsel carvers in case, Mr D. Thomas, Oxford copper kettie and stand, Messrs. Garland and Robson, Oxford; cigar box, Mr D. Jenkins. Mus. Bac. Cantab., Aberystwyth; silver pickle fork, Mr Arciiibald Jackson, Oxford; vol. of Handel's work, Mr H. Simcox, Oxford; silver and cut glass sardine box, Mr T. J. Hooson, Oxon pair of chaste bronze caudlesticks, Dr. and Mra Varley Robei t V. Oxford handsome tea cosy, Mr and Mrs F. Harris, Oxon silver bread server, Mr Lister, Oxon Tennysob's poema, Mr Wheeler. Oxon; afternoon tea service, the Messrs. Chambers, Oxon silver breakfast cruet, Mr and Mrs Crow, Oxon; case of silver napkin rings, Miss M. Jenkins, Oxon; breakfast cruet and picture, Professor and Mrs Rhys, Oxon oil painting, Mr- Fenton, London; brass ktttle aud stand, Mr and Mrs Thomas, London pair of white and gold vases, Miss K. Johnstone, London; fancy afternoon tea cluth, Mr G. Rogers, London handsome music stool, Mr T. Rogers, London silver and china biscuit b*x, Mr and Mra and J. Probert, London handsome silk and plush tea cosy, Mrs C. Butt, London handsome biscuit box, Mr Franklin Clive, London hand painted vase for hall, Mrs Pitcher, London pair of painted placques, Mr and A-Its Kirk, London brass coal scuttle and fire guard, Mr S. Meacock, London handsome silver-mounted purse, Msa M. Kut in, London coffee urn on stand, Mr and Mrs W. H. Smith, London handsome bronze plate, Mrs M. D-iviea, Aberystwyth echoes from the Oxford Magazine, Mr L. J. Roberts, Oxon; volume by Fisher Unwin, Rev. H. D. Meyrick, Oxon pair of silver salt cellars, Mrs Palmer- Wil iams and Miss Williams, Amlwch handsome tea service, Mr and Mrs G. T. P.ttill. London silver fish carvers. Mr and Mrs E. T. Lamb, London handsome dinner service, Mr and Mrs Dùtridgp. London silver cruet stand and cut glass bottles, Mr and Mrs Dunn, London set of nickel silver diah covers Mr and Mrs E. S. Turner, London hand- some set of table g lase, Mr and Mrs Laurence, London brass ketde on high stand, Mr G. H. Parker, London handsome Japanese writing table and chair, in white and gold, Mr and Mra E. Dickens, London silver forks grape scissors and jam spoon, Mr and Mrs Birch, London case of plated nut crcckers, Mr W. Paull. London silver sardine and pickle forks, Misa K. Paul', London. THE CHURCH AND SPORTS.-A CIRCULAR I LETTER. The Calvinistic Methodists Sunday School District Meeting was held at Capel Mawr on Sunday. In the morning the adults were catechised on Heb. ii- 9 to 18, by the Rev. Robert Jones. The afternoon meeting was taken up with the catechising of the children in the history of Noah. for which they had been carefully prepared by Mr Joseph Rogers. Appropriate hymns were sung, under the leadership of Mr John Phillips, Johnstown. A meeting of delegates, representing schools at Wiexham. Rhos- ddu, Ponkey, Capel Mawr, and Moriah was after- wards held, Mr J. E. Powell, Wrexham, presiding. AddreElles were delivered on the necessity and import- ance of encjuraging a missionary spirit in connection with Sunday School work. Mr Thomas Lloyd, Ponkey, also addressed the meeting on The sports of the present time, and the evil practicas connected therewith. We understand a circular leltsr on this subject, addressed to all members of Sunday Schools, is to be issued shortly. The president's term of office having come to an end, Mr Benjamin Williams, Mona Home, was unanimously elected to fill the office for the coming year. The returns from the various schools exhibit an increase of 60 members since the last meeting two months ago. In the even- ing the Rev. Robert Jones delivered a powerful sermon on Sunday School work." MAGNIFICENT SUNDAY SCHOOL I COLLECTION. Last Sunday will be a memorable day in the history of the Independent denomination, on account of the magnificent collection made at the Independent Chapel Sunday School. In September last Mr G. W. Taylor challenged the school t) clear the then existing debt of the chapel in the course of a year. The debt then stood at £816, aud Mr Taylor promised to sub- scribe 1:80 himself if the school could collect the re- mainder. From September 14th to April 19th there were thirty-two Sundays, and collections were made each Sunday, t mi)unting altogether to kl47 15J H. or an average of 24 12s 4J per Sunday. But last Sun- day the tinal effort was to be made, and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed among all members. Mr Jonathan Jarvis, addressing the school afterwards, said he rejoiced to see three things accomplished. First, the condition laid down by Mr Taylor had been fulfilled secondly, the chapel debt had been cleared, and lastly the greatest liberality had been displayed by workingmen. Mr Isaac Smith made a short address, and gave out for singing the hymn" 0 agor fy llygaid i weled." Mr Edward Davies, the secretary of the school, then read the account of the contributions of each of the sixty-four classes iu the school. Omitting fraclions of a eiiillitig, the following classes are the higheet in their contribu- tions :—Mr Jonathan Jarvis' 956. Mr John Parry's k40 4a, Air Jonathan Thomas' k34 10.3, Mr Edward Ellis' £ 31 12s, Mr William Williams', Maelor House, 230 10.3. Mr John Price's £30, Mr Isaac Jones' £2412i1, Rev. Robert Roberts' £ 24 19, Mr Jonah Hughes' £ 22, Mr John Roberts' 920, Mr R. O. Jones' £"20, Mr J. Williams', Hill-atreet, £20, Superin- tendents' 218 10.?, Mrs Mary Thomas'. Hanover House, 1:18 6;. and the alphabet class 218 2. Twenty classes contributed eums varying from .£17 to £10, and there were twenty-nine classes with an average contribution of 0 each. The total reached the splendid sum of 2812 6J 2id. of which C600 was in gold. with four notes of 25 each. The total number present was 747. When the result was made known the chapel was the scene of the greatest rejoicing and enthusiasm. Mr John Parry congratulated the school on ita achievement, adding that since Mr G. W. Taylor challenged them about eight months asro. the total collections amounted to no less than £961 Is 3M. He exhorted the young men not to give up working now, but "let them stretch forth the curtains of their habitations devoting their time and energies to the cause of Jesus Christ. Mr William Thomas, Church-street, having engaged in prayer, the meeting came to an end. RUTHIN. COUNTY MAGISTRATES COURT. MONDAY.— Before Capt. F. O. B. Cole (presiding). Capt. Gregoon Saxon Ellis, Dr. J. R. Jenkins, Air G. F. Lyster, the Mayor (Mr T. P. Roberts), and Mr E. O. V. Lloyd. BREACH OF THE SUNDAY- CLOSIN-G ALT. I Llewelyn Williams, landlord of the bun Ann, Llanarmon, was charged by P.C. William?, with this offence. The constable went through the back door on the 22nd March, and discovered a man in the tap room, sitting at a table with a glass of beer before him. When asked how he came there, he replied that he had been invited to tea, and the mistress had given him the glass of beer in the meantime. De- fendant came down stairs and said the man was an invited guest, and had been supplied with the beer whilst he was upstaira. He was sorry it had occurred. Defendant's wife said she thought she had a right to give the beer. Defendant had not been previously convicted. Fined 20a including costs. AN UNLICENSED DOG KEEPER. Evan Jones. Llanrhydd, was summoned by In- spector Jones, for keeping a dog without a licence. Defendant said tho dog had been sold, but would return six weeks before Christmas, and came to stay a few days with its former owner. Fined 10j includ- ing costs. STEALING ART CURTAINS. John Edward", an artificial flower hawker, was brought up in custody by Inspector Jones, charged with stealiniz sixty yards of art muslin curtains, the property of Miss knnia Keilet, Well-street, on April 7th. Miss Kellet identified the muslin produced as here. The musin was worth tl 189 10 I.-Sarah Roberts, Cocoa Rooms, Well-street, said the prisoner aold her two pieces of six yards length each for a shilling. He said he could afford to sell them cheaply because he had them from France. They were worth lä.-El Gardner, of Railway Terrace, purchased a pair of the curtains (twelve yards) for 6d from the prisoner on the next day.—Sarah Evans, of the same terrace, bought one curtain from the pri-oner for 6J— Margaret Chapman, of the White Bear, bought a pair of curtains for lgil and a glass of beer.—Several others had purchased-P.C. Pendlebury said he went to Shrewsbury and received the prisoner from the police there.-Prisoiier, on being charged, said it was quite true, and it was all through the drink. The prisoner was charged in addition with having stolen a silk umbrella and a mackintosh, the property of Charlotte Mary Price, Nantclwyd House, Ruthin, on the 6th of April.- Miss Price said she had been at the Grammar School sports, taking wit:, hr-r the articles mentioned, and on her return she deposited them in the hall, and from there she missed them. The umbrella was worth 15s. The mackintosh she did not value.-Sirah Roberts, the Cocoa Rooms, declined to purchase the articles from the prisoner when he offered them on the sam9 evening.—Mrs Jones, of the Golden Hart, purchased the umbrella for Is, declining to give a glass of beer as well, for which the prisoner asked.—Inspector Jones charged the prisoner with stealing the articles on the 13tb ult., and he replied that it was true. The inspector could not find the umbrella, he sold it to some one in the street, but the mackintosh he sold to the woman he was lodging with.—Committed to the Quarter Sessions for rial. NEW WELSH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH I RUTHIN. The New Welsh Presbyterian Church, just com- pleted in Well-street, occupies a commanding site, and is of Gothic design. The front portion is simi- circular on plan, having a radii of 27 feet, and the church measures internally 55 feet by 54 feet Accommodation is provided for 550 persons. The sittings are arranged in gallery form with stepped aisles leading to the body sittings. A schoolroom is constructed at the rear, and measures 41 ft. 6 in. 24"t. having ministers ve-try, lavatory, and conveniences adjoining. A large room 54 ft. by 24 ft., forms an upper schoolroom over. The elevation of the church facing Well-itreet, is effective in outline; a gable pierces the circular walls. In the gable wall tw > main entrances are formed, having arched, moulded, and buttressed doorways, leading to tiled porches and vestibules. Above the doorways is a large centred capped and traceried mullioned window. One of the principal features of this elevation ia a stone epirelet, which springs from the square, from off the top of a large buttress, and rises in elegant diminishing octagonal form to a considerable height above the ridge of the pediment roof, and this receives an intermedials support from a flying buttress, that has its abutment on the walls of the pyramidal roof porches. The height of the fpirelet from the eround is seventy feet. Arched windows and weathered off-set buttresses are placed at regular intervals in the church walls. The side elevations are divided by flat arched-headed windows with triplet mullioned frames. A pediment is also formed, having mullioned traceried and cusped windows therein, and slate courses formed with stone jambs in the apex. The factables, buttresses, canopies, footable stones, &c hood moulds, and all the dressings are of limestone. The main walls are constructed of stone from Dliiwarth quarry. The roof is semi-conical and is intersected with the gables from pediment*. All the roofs are covered with Bangor slates and the ridges have red ti!ea. The interior of the building is fitted up in pitchpine, the walls arc wainscotted with pine boarding, and the principal roof timbers are exposed. In four bays of the ceiling there are ornamental perforated move-at-will doors that are connected to air shafts which are attached to a Boyle's Patent Air Extractor. The pulpit is of elaborate design, and has a deacon's pew in front, and a decorated canopy behind. The seats are fixed in an is-acoustic curve ftom the pulpit, and the roof is in one span. The church is lighted with pendants and Stott-Thorp'd Patent cornices suspended from the roof. The joinery work was done by Messrs J. Owen and C< of Liverpool. Tiie heating apparatus was fixed by Minshall and Co., of Oswestry. The windowa are glqzed with cathedral glass, the work being executed by Messrs Lackland and 0. of Birkenhead. The architect is Mr T. G. Williams. 3, Cable-street, Liverpool. OSWESTRY. j OSWESTRY. I A PASTORAL CA.LL.-The Rev. Samson JOHPS, Baptist minister, who returned from America at the latter end of last summer, and made his home in Oswestry, in Park Avenue, haa recaived a unanimous call from his old church in Libanu*, Trefforest, Ponty- pridd. THE LITING OF OSWRSTRY.-The vicarage of Oswes- try has been offered by the patron, the Earl of Powis, to the Rev. Lord Victor Alexander Seymour, rector of Carshalton, in the diocese of Rochester. Lord Alexander Seymour was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, and graduated B.A. in 1882 and M. A. in 1834. After holding the curacy of St. Michael 's, Coventry, he was appointed in 1884 to the rectory of Carshaltoo. WEEKLY CATTLS FitR.-Tiiis fair was well j attended on Wednesday, and there was a large show of stock in the Smithfield. The quotations were as follows :—Beef made from 61.1 to 1li per lb mutton, 8d t) 9d vea', 8d to 10J and pork. 7-1 tll 8s 6d per score. Messrs. Whitfield and Son sold 119 cattle and calves, and 604 sheep and pigs Mr J. C. McKie sold 60 cattle and calves, and 20 sheep and pigs Messrs. Bayley and Groves sold 115 c-ittle and calves, and 798 sheep and piils and Messrs. Dawson, and Co. held their usual auction. 1TRE8ENTATION3.—Un Monday a pleasant event took place at the Philanthropic Lodge of Oddfellows, M.U., the Vicar (Bro. the Rev, W. H. Fiotchei) presenting the illuminated and framed Past Officers' Certificatss of the Order to P,G. J. Parry-Jonea (town clerk), and P.G. W. H. Thomas. The Vicar said the Lodge was one of the most successful numerically and financially of any in the district. It contained 370 adult members, potsessad A capital of 93.000. and had dispensed during the last year about 2400 in sick pay and medical attendance. (Cheerp.)-P.G. Parry-Jones, in responding, said ho could not conclude without expressing public!y, as he had already done privately, with what deep regret he had heard that the Bishon had prevailed upon the Vicar to leave Oswestry. He could assure him that by none was this more regretted than by the working men of Oswestry, for the Vicar had thrown himself heart and soul into all the movements for the good of the town. He could only hope that the time might arrive when the Vicar might return to Oswestry, where he was so much loved and esteemed. (Cheers.) —Replying to a vote of thanks, the Vicar spoke of his removal from Oswestry, and said it was the most trying episode in his life. He deemed it his duty to obey his general's command, although he felt it difficult to accept the responsibilities of so impoitant a parish as Wrexham. ANNUAL SPRING SALE OF STORE CATTLE AND SHEEP.—Messrs Bayley and Groves conducted this sale in Oswestry Smithfield on Friday, when upwards of 1,000 cattle and sheep were pitched, nearly all being bred in the neighbourhood, and brought to market in very forward condition. There was a good attendance of buyers from Lancashire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, Denbighshire. &c., and local graziers also availed themselvc's of the opportunity of securing many good lots. The sale began with the ewes and lambs, which, considering the very back- ward state of the pastures, met with a very brisk sale, Messrs Sandbach, CodriiiLtoii; Davies, Stafford, Goodwin, Shrewsbury; Groves, Shrewsbury R. Lewis, J. Fatilki, John Owen, and Edwarde, Park, being the largest buyers. Amongst the cattle soma grand lots of home-bred buHock, &c were offered from Messrs Davies, Birch House; Payne. Knockin Sands, Cross Lines Jotie-, Babbins' Wood Jones Bros., Williams, Wern Bickerton, Shotattou Gittins, Wootton Morgan, Vron Vanghan, Vron Cambidge, Knockin; Davies, Nant; Hughes JoneF,, J. Thomas, &c., prices running from 27 10:3 for year- lings to £1:> 51 for two year old bullocks two year old heifers made from 29 10j to 213 each, and barrens from £9 to £16 each. Amongtit the buyers were Messrs Low, Manchester; Cartwright, Yorkshire; Evan Jones, Llanidloes; Beddoes. Prince, Thomas Davies, Rod Meadows Thomas, Wynnstay Furm- stone, J. Faulkfi. John Owen, Llwynymaen Hugheg, Williams, J. Edwards, J. H. Smith, &c. At the request of several breeders in the neighbourhood, Messrs Bayley and Groves have decided to hold a second spring sale on Friday. May 22nd. THE CENSUS. The increase of population within the borough during the !:Mt decade is between six and seven hundred, and in the portions of the parish outside the borough the population ha? slightly decreased. At the census of 1S81 the population of the borough was 7,851, and of the rest of the parish 4,074, making a I to til of 11.925. The increase in the borough between 1871 and 18S1 was 515. and, although there has been a larger increase in the last ten years. it falls de- cidedly short of the general expectation formed from the extension of the town and the number of new houses built during that period. Some time ago a pro. poul was made to extend the borough bound* the hope that it wou'd enable the Town?<' ?"c!? when the results of thecenul w2re d^cl^e r:\¡ the portion of !ccit control which, bv ?. ?? Government Act of 1888, was transtarrei ,? County Councils in the case of all boroMba ??? p?pu?tionandef 10,000, butoppceittnnh?vin? b': offred to the scheme by th?, owners of pDnartv'? side the borough, it has been let): :n ?hev '? At the Incorporahon on Monday, tae rierVi. 'j* one of the returning oSc?ra in connection wi?  census. he had found t? of ch:Uren who were n t ";ee turned as Peholars. He asked the reason \Vh.: tr:d was told that they had not been in school at Vt bury in par(ica!ar. In one inat?nce ther? w? i family. Ho told Mr Hunter, the .c?.t??'? officer, about them, and said they should S* I'0* af"er.-The Chairman asked whether it -J -? ¡lot possible to utilise the ccmaa to imp?nve their !c ances at achooi.-The Clerk said the retarn? ?' out of their hands—In reply tc M. R?h,?''?? Clerk said it w? the duty of th. Sch.oi??"' Officer to look after the children who wera?e??

RUABON PETTY SESSIONS. YESTERDAY (FRIDAY)-Before Col. Meredith u Owen Slaney Wynne, Esq. TRANSFER. The licence of the Colliers Arms. Pentre rfcwns-t.onyii,; was transferred to Edward Davies. THEFT OF COAt. Mr Edward Corbett, niinufacturingchemi-t c fn charged G. Bowen, the younger, with stealing liantity coal, of the value of 5s on Aprit l?th. Mr Kichard?, of Han?Hen, appeared for the nrn?""? who Mid he had e?pt. ed thed<f?d..n? Mh??' c al for three years. Pr?ec?r's co.J M-.mn?°-or some time been much L?er han It oa?h? t e been, and he took steps to find oa? whit t!lB matter. His watchman. John Wi.IiMK ?, ,n.t? m .? to keep an accouat of what} enal arrived ? prosecu" In the week ending April 18th, fuurtc!en lodsjf 41Uk ?' dehvered at his works. '— "ere Robert Kenyon, employed by the P.'askynaaton c„n; Company ? carpenter. said accorJmg to '?'?e tions he h?d to keep an aconnt of t?a !oatis )I coal taken awy by the defen'?nt from t?? V/u." bery. He produced the book in ^lich the ?.r ?' been kept. On ApriUSth. the d.fend?n'tto k i two sm?I Ioa<!a on the 14?. on? ,^11 load Tn five larue loads and one s nail load on th- IrSth I 8:6 nte !art:e toads and one a loads on the 17th, one hr?e tj?d and one an??" i) Io, on the 18th, one !arga load. John WiU?nw. employed by the prosecat r ,ai,l !rnm instructions revived, he k?pt *n llacTr imlr r ,r .1, deHfo?d &t the works by the d??nd?"??:J?? ending April 18th. On th 13th tw,> bad, w.re ''? hi ) ? ontheHth, none. on the I.?h. ti? IohJ, on the .Ij:¡. six loads on the 17ti, one !o? on the I?S h ? m,.? The defendant pt?ded guilty, ami waa t month's imprisonment, with h?rd I ibor DRU.NKEN.NFSS. b, y P.C. 7,nC,V '*?'?. !ng at JohMtown. wa, ???.j CS"le Edwards with being drunk ?.i di.un? Johnstown, on April 2)st. Fined 54 and c?J-? Uow!?nds,co!her,hv.ngat Cefo Mawr, «*< ?-L??t? the same offence at Cefa M?wr, cn April .5 ? ?,n.r-?* and costs. CHARGE AGAINST A FARM LABORER. Samuel Roberts, in old man. a farm laborer, up m custody, chirged by Mr Henry Jbun, 1:1rmt:r Pla, inadoe. with stealing a coat value 6a. The prosecutor said the coat produced was hí. ae valued it at 2s 61, and arided it on April lti:h Eliza Edwards, ssrvant, in the employ of the pro^cu-.r saiJ she met the defendant on Aprd it)tttcoum)".)m: ,< -hi stackyard with a bundle under his arm. on Ztin4 jaked what he had got, he gave no answer, but went awiv P.C. Corbett, the officer in charge, was on the sick Lst and was therefore not present. Serjffc Jones said the prisoner was tak-n into ca,to.iy ,n April 18th. The prisoner siid the coat was his own. The Bench, in consideration of the prisoner h-ivin"" locked up since April 18th. dischaivad him. ALLEGED ASSAULT BY AX INNKKEPPI Ellen Evatis, wife of George Evans, labote :"1. Hi -h street, Cefn Mawr, chirged James Pigeon's Inn, Cefn Mawr, with as.-ault. The case was heard at the list court, ami was adjourned for the attendance of the c.implainar.t'« husbaml, a¡;i\¡nt whom the comolainant had 111-0 taken out a sumia-jna for assault, but which she now withdrew. George Evans, linsbind of the complainant slid he was in the Pigeons' Inn on Mircfi 14th, when his wife came in and picked up hottle and glass to throw at him. but he took them fr »m h..r. He then went out of the house. HJ did not see hll assault alleged to have been committed by the defendant The Bench dismissed the case, considering th:U tile defendant had not used more violenca than was nec—>9^

MILITARY FOOTBALL MATCH. The return match between the Ellesmere Vuiunteer Corps and the Oswestry Company etuie off on Thursday evening, in Cae Glas, before a geoily number ipecuiorj, the Volunteer Band playing selections of miuic. Tht. game was a good one, but the visiting team wer" -i4am victors, the result being- Ellesmere, six "03111. to two for Oswestry, whose most weak point was their goalkeeper. —————

THE BUDGET. FREE EDUCATION.-NO RELIEF FOR TAXPAYERS. LIGHT GOLD TO BE WITHDRAWS. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in making his annual financial statement, said the Government wera abieto point to an excess of £ 1,765,000 over the "IJrf)íua suggested in his Budget sjwech la-t year. With a Budget estimate of £ 87.376,000, there had been all expenditure of £ S7,732,000. Including the supple- mentary estimate, the hgures were :—Tofa l 4rants. 288,511,000 actual expenditure, £ 87.733 000. Out of the total increase in the revenue. alcohol—chiefly spirits-furnished £ 900,000. The reduction of the tea duty had resulted in a net loss to the revenue "i 21,073,000. Tobacco showed an increase of t:4;¡¡i,j()O. another evidence of the increased wealth of the work- ing classes. After giving particulars of the expen- I diture under the Naval Defence and Imperial Drf-nco Acts, the right hon. gentleman t-irned to the reduction of debt, and stated that, taking into consideration tine diminished liability in respect of terminable annuities, the net reduction of the nation'* liabilities during the past year was £ 6,512 00). This made a reduction ..i considerably over thirty millions during the present administration. He defended the increase in the alcohol duties, and repudiated the idea that there was any pledge on the part of the Government tiiat the increase should not be made if they did not carry their ecliFme for buying up licences. As to the ques- tion whether orie-titir(i of it should he retuioteil am representing the amount which it was last year pro- posed should he spent in buying up licences, he pointed out that the money had been assigned Ii) the excellent purpose of developing technical education. It would, he said, be a small and doubtful h..on to take off a peony per barrel on beer, and two- pence per gailon on spirits, and therefore he had come to the conclusion to make no reduction. Coming to the account for the next yoar. h", said the tetal estimated expenditure was E", 311),01.10. an in- increase of about EI,000,000 on the past year, part of which was (itio to Irish relief works. Looking to the increased cost of annarmeitti and the hpavy burdens on the home taxpayer, he suggeat^d that there should be a call upon the colonies for tome increase in f ieir contributions for Imperial defence. With regard t > th3 estimated revenue foe tne coming ifnancial year, he estimated that thore would be an increase in revenue of two) pet ,ot. which would be equal to 21,200.000. He estimated the total revenue at £ 90.430.000, sw:iiner- ICS8,440,000 last year, and said he exuected to find himself with a surplus (,f about £ 2,000,000. Various suggestions had been pressed upon him as to the disposal of the surplus, but the govarnmenC did not intend to depart from the pledge givtti in the Qaeen's speech with respect to elementary education, and if the House seconded him by a reso- lute determination to get through ita busioes*, no ad- ministrative delsky of a single day would -jecur. and education would be free from the lit September uaxr. This would ultimately absorb quite two millions, tin amount of his surplus, hot by reason of tiiti necassary delay in bringing free education into fore* this year he would have £ 900,000 of his surplus remaining. He proposed 11 devot3 £ o00,003 of this to th 3 recon- struction of barracks, which wouli save tha nilctlzgitv of borrowing f )r this purpo3e, and the rerniinim; 2400,000 he proposed to devote to tho withdrawal light gold from circulation.

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