Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

Z DISTRICT NEWS. I MOLD. I DEATH OF A CATHOLIC I'RIEST.-At the st. UAVID'S Catholic Church on Wednesday, a solemn requiem ntiB was sung for the repose of the Rev. Gerard Boen of Shrewsbury, formerly pastor of the Mold church. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NORTH WALES.—David Owen, son of Councillor Walter Owen, of Flint, has obtained a scholarship of .£30 for three years. Master Owen was a pupil of Mr W. Loyd Pairy, Alun School, Mold. DBESSMAKINQ HADE EAST.—At the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening, an instructive lecture was delivered by Mra ITollmake on the Cosmopolitan system of dress cutting by measure." There was a large audience present, and the subject of "Dresses and how to make tt cm," was practically illustrated. RETURN OF COUNTY COURT ACTIONS —Mr Georve Boydell, registrar of the Mold and Flint County Courts, has issued his official return of the business transacted during the year endd 31st December, 1890. It contains the following particulars—Number of plaints entered not exceeding £ 20, 945number of plaiiits exceeding £ 20, but not exceeding £ 50, ntne number of plaints above £50, four number of cases heard with juries, one number of cases heard without juries, 5S1; judgments for plaintiff 410; judgments for plaintiff by consent or admission 146 number of cases non-suited two judgments for defendants 11; number of judgment summonses issued 277 number of judgment summonses heard 23S warrants issued 109; debtors imprisoned five; executions 176 salea six. Total amount for which plaints entered 1:2,272. WELSH WESLEYAN ANNIVERSARY.—On Sunoay and Monday anniversary eervices were held at the Pendre ChapéoJ. The preacher on Sunday morning was the Rev. J. Myrddin Thomas, Mold. In the afternoon the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. D. A. Williams, r • »• •_ iL a At,/tntnrir Mold, Mr Myrddin Thomas officiating in LtJtl OVOUSUS- On Monday morning the Rev. D. A. Williams was the preacher, and the pulpit was occupied in the after- noon and evening by the Rsv. John Hughes (Giany- atwyth), Manchester. The congregations were not very large in consequence of the inclemency of the weather, but the collections very nearly reached those of last year.-An instructive lecture was delivered on Tuesday evening, in the Chapel, by the Rev. J. Hugheil, upon "The Ltfe and Work of St. Paul," when there was a large and appreciative audience. The chair was occupied by Mr R. Morrit3, ireutre Mille. A DEFENDANT'S MAGNANIMITY.—An action was brought by Mr J. Marston, solicitor, against Mr NorriV, in Flint County Court on Friday, before Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd. Plaintiff sought to recover ;CI0 189, the balance of an account for professional work. The defendant, the plaintiff said, persistently refused to pay him unless compelled, though he could pay it, for he went about the street" of Mold jingling over 20 sovereigns in his pocket. He had lately been gazetted a lieutenant in the Buckley Engineers, went out shooting, and drove in livery, besides he that morniner drove him (the plaintiff) over from Mold.— The defendant said he bad not sported 2U sovereigns about the street. The whole case was a misrepie- sentation of actual fact?. Ha had no money; be had no horse or livery, and he did not shoot. Ha had been connected with the Buckley Engineers for years. He denied that he attended en- campments an. paid mess bills. He did not travel ifrst-class to drills. The whole thing was nothing but a scheme of extortion, and his friends refused to allow him money.-Hi. Honor entered judgment for the plaintiff.-The Defendant: Now, Jack, come on, 111 drive you back. (Laughter.) r .ne -t- I! &.L- 1t.1 BIBLE SOCIETY.—ine annual meeung oi MA .IUVLU auxiliary was held at the Town Hall on Thursday, under the presidency of the Rev. Thomas Jones, Vicar. There was a satisfactory attendance, and seats were occupied upon the platform by the Rev. J. Cynddylan Jones, D.D. (who attended as the deputa- tion), David Jones (English Presbyterian), John Owen (Welsh Calvinistic Methodist), Thomas Shankland (Welsh Baptist), Robert Owen (Ty Draw), and mem- bers of the committee. The Hon. Secretary (Mr T. Lloyd Powell) read his annual report. Although they could not, like the year before, report any increase in the amount collected, they had very nearly maintained their previous ground. Thsy desired to express their most cordial thanks to the following lady collectors :-Miss Barker, High. etreet Miss Evitns, Wesley House; Miss Pierce, Pwllelas; Mrs Pierce, The Cemetery Miss Powell, Metcham House; Miss Egerton, Cambrian Villas; Miss Williams, Bryn Awel; Miss Fanny Davies, Wi\rh.ctr=Pt: Miss Pownall. Bailey View; Miss -8a." 7 Thomas, Hafod Alun Miss Wynne, Gwernymynydd; Miss Roberts, Gwernymynydd, and Miss Lloyd, Maesgarmon. The children, as usual, had been faith- ful with their collecting boxef. Since the last annual meeting, the committee have to regret the loss by death and removal of several subscribers and friends of the Society. One especially by death, Mr Edward Griffiths, who, besides being a constant iubscriber for many years, was also a faithful member of the com- mittee, and one who always took the deepest interest in our auxilary. SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. — > m 1 T* I 1 "W TT t 1 On Saturday atternoon, at tne isiacic juion note;, Mr J. E. Davies submitted for sale by public auction certain valuable freehold property oituata in and near the town of Mold. Messrs Kelly and Keenr, solicitors, represented the vendors, and there was a crowded attendance. The properties were offered in nine lot?, and the auctioneer proceeded t'l business by offering Lot 1, which was found to comprise seven cottages and premises, situate in New-street, and No. 2 Court adjoining, in the respective occupations of Evan Davie?, John Jones, John Roberts, Mary Foulkes, Phcsbe Twist, and Jsimen Debrompton. The first offer received was £100, which was increased by easy stages to 2165, at which it became the property of Mr Absalom Redfern, butcher, Holywell. Lot 2 was a house and shop, situate on the northerly side of High- street, in the occupation of the representatives of the late Mary Geraghty. For this lot there were many competitor. and commencing at 2150 the bidding rose to 2300, at which sum the property passed into the hands of Mr Hugh G. Roberts, solicitor. Lot 3 con. sisted of two cottages, bakehouse, and premises on the northerly side of High-street, in the respective occupations of John Jones and Ellis Morris. jSllO was the starting bid, and this figure gradually rose to JB170, when the property was knocked down to Mr Thomas Foulkes, builder. High-street. Mr Foulkes bid a .similar amount for Lot 4, being five cottages, gardenit, and premises, situate on the northerly side of Milford-street, and in the respective occupations of John Hughes, Henry Hall, Henry Roberts, Francis Davies, and Catherine Jones, but as this sum did not reach the reserve the property was withdrawn. Lot 5 comprised the six cottages, with gardens and premises forming part of the Tyntwll estate, situate at Soughton, and in the respective occupations of William Jones, James Wright, John Jones, James Batsman, and Edward Edwards. The initial offer was £ 110, which a dvanced to JE180, at which the lot was sold, the ultimate bid being that of Captain Wasley. Lot 6 was the well-known farm and lands known as Tyntwll, containing 81a. 0-. 28p. or thereabouts, in the holding of Mr William Vaughan. The bidding started at £1.000, and ended with an offer by Mr Owen (if 22,750, which did not reach the reserve, and the property was therefore put up with a reservation of mines and minerals. Three bids were received, the last of which (22,000) the vendors could not entertain, and the lot was therefore withdrawn. Similar results awaited the offering of Lot 7, the Brynybaal Farm, containing 59A. Or. lip., for which £1.450 was offered and lot 8. The five shops and dwelling-houses situate at the Cross and in New- street, in the occupations of Samuel Beresford, Catherine Jones, Daniel Hughes, and John Flesher Pugh, the highest bid for which was 92,850. The five shops were subsequently offered singly, without result. Lot 9 consisted of two pieces or parcels of building land part of Erw Pandy field, eituate near Bridge-street, Lead Mills, and containing respectively 1,027 and 4,408 square yards. For the fiist parcel an offer of Gil per yard was made, but Mr J. Lloyd Morris, Wrexham-street, ultimately became the pur- chaser at 9d per yard (£38 10.i 3d). No bid was made for the remaining portion, which was therefore with- drawn. ANNUAL SHEEP SALE. On Wednesday Mr J. E. Davies hel-i his tenth great annual sale, at the Groavenor-street Auction Mart, when he had on offer 2,500 stock ewes, wethers, late lambs, rams, and ram lambs. There was a good attendance. The following were the prices realised Ten grand cross-bred ewes, the property of Mr Griffith Jones, Mold, were sold at 353 each twenty Shropshire two and three shear ewes, the property of Mr H. Elkington, Leeswood Hall, realised 4h each 18 Shropshire ewe lambs, belonging to the same gentle- man, 18s each ten Shropshire wether lambs, also the property of Mr Eikington, 2h each 80 Shropshire ewe lambr, the property of Mr Owen, Tydraw, were sold at from 19-1 61 to 22i each. Mr Swetenham, Hope, had the following stock :-100 two shear cross- bred ew«s, 34s to 381 each 150 two shear cross-bred lambs 131 to 1711 9i each 100 Cheviot lambs 10s each, and 100 Scotch ewes 18. 61 to 203 each. Mr Bennett, Flint, 200 Radnor ewes, which were sold at from 34a to 42* each 20 two and three shear cross-bred Shrop- shire ewes, the property of Messrs G. Walkeraon and Sons, Buckley, realised 30* each. Thirty Welsh ewes the property of Mr Jones, Plasnewydd. were sold at 13;1 6 J each; and 20 clun ewes, belonging to Mr Hulme, Green Bank, realised 201 each. Mr T. Read Northop Hall, sent up 20 Shropshire, and a like numl ber of Leicester ewe lambs, which sold at 27s 61 to 29a, and 24s each respectively. One hundred cross- bred ewe and wether lambs, belonging to Mr Kellett, Plaanewydd, Ruthin, fetched from 11* 9J to 14* 6J, and 50 each of Welsh and Herdwick ewes realised 13s and 16s 6d respectively. Ten Shropshire ewe lambs from Mr Jonea, Caedu, realised 20s 6J each. The stock sold by Mr Bateman, Monachlog, sold as fol- lows :-20 cross-bred Shropshire two and three shear ewes, 36;¡; 20 ditto ewe lambs, 21s and 20 ditto ditto, 261. Mr H. Rowlands, Gerddiduon, had sent no less than 200 one, two, and three shear Llyn ewes, which sold at prices ranging from 34s 63 to 41s 6.1, and 100 cross-bred ditto, which realised from 25s to 31s 6d. The other stock was subsequently offered, the whole realising satisfactory prices. HA WARDEN. PARISH CHCRCH DEDICATION.—The festival of the dedication of the pariah church was observed on Sun- day, Mr and Mrs Gladstone, Mr Herbert Gladstone, M.P., and Mr and Mra Henry Gladstone, and Miss Stuart Rendel being present. On the conclusion of the evening servics a selection of music was given. Mrs Henry Gladstone played two solos oc the violin from Handel's works, the accompaniments being per- formed upon the organ, and Miss Stuart Rendel sang from the "Messiah" "He shall feed His lfock like a shep. herd."—On Monday the weather was rainy, the dis- comfort being accentuated by the prevalence of a strong cold wind. Mr Gladstone was accordingly Confined to the Cattle, but the younger members of the family repaired to the parish church, and assisted in the decorations for the harvest festival, which was celebrated at night. BRYMBO AND B ROUGH TON. « • i EXCURSION.—On Monday the Wrexham JYloia ana Connah's Quay Railway Company ran a special ex- cursion train to Manchester, leaving Brymbo at seven o'clock. The train was well patronised at the variuus stations on the branch.. PRESE.NTATION.-The members of the Cambrian Lodge, 1.0.0., M.U.. Bagillt, have presented Mr David Morgan, Fair Hill Villas, Brynteg, who was for ten years secretary 01 the Lodge, with an address and a gold albert, on the occasion of his leaving. Bagillt for Brynteg, The albert was supplied by Mr Butt, jeweller, High.street, Wrexham. MUSICAL FESTIVAL. The annual musical festival of the amalgamated churches of Bryn Sion, Brynteg, and Gwersyllt, was held on Monday at Bryn Sion Chapel, Brymbo. The afternoon meeting was well attended, taking into con- sideration the wretched state of the weather. Ihe meeting was opened by the Rev. E. K. Jones, pastor of the Tabernacle, offering prayer. The following tunes were sunz :St. Martin." "Aberhonddu," "Liawryglyn," Erfyniad," "Calvary." Bryniau Canaan," Canterbury," and Caerw a." The meet- ing was presided over by the Rev. R. Roberts, Khos, who said he would be glad to see a festival carried out on a much larger scale, consisting of the whole churches of Denbigh and Flint. The evening meeting was presided over by the Rev. T. E. Thomas, Coed- poeth, supported by Rev. Elias Davies. and ministers of the district and others. The proceedings were opened by the Rev. E. R. Thomas, Gwersyllt. engaging in prayer. The Chairman referred to the vast amount of good, and the beneficial work of the Scripture examinations in connection with the Sunday Schools of the denomination. More attention was now being given to congregational singing, and the festivals appeared to give it an impetus which did an enormous amount of good work. The following tunes were sung during the evening: ot. JNictioias, Goldel," Bryniau Canaan," St. Anwyl," Tre- borth," "St. Garmon," Mendelssohn," Hanover," I and Danville." The tunes Goldel," "Maggie," and Hanover," were sung with pathos and feeling, and were repeated at the desire of the majority of the congregation. The anthem, Canwn ganiad newydd" 11 _:&.t.. (Let us sing togetner), Dy ijr. rarry, was sunlit witu splendid effect, the various parts being efficiently carried out. During the meeting the following gentlemen delivered short addresses Rev. William Williams (Engedi), Mr Jonathan Williams, Gwalia Cottage Rev. T. Nichol Roberts (Bethel), Rev, Charles Williams, Ceruey and Mr Thomas Charles, Brymbo. The conductor, Mr D. W. Lewis, F. T.C.S., Brynamman, South Wales, was highly pleased with the day's proceedings, and was much impressed at the splendid manner in which the anthem was rendered, which reflected great praise on the con- ductor of the choir, and his belief was that should Dr. Parry be present at the meeting he would have com- plimented them and have been quite pleased. Messrs Davies and Lentern presided at the American organ and piano respectively. BUCKLEY. CHorn TRIP.—The younger members of the Emmanuel Church Choir, by the kindness of the Vicar, had an outing to Eaton Hall on Saturday, accompanied by the N- icar (the Rev. H. T. Hughes.) They journeyed in a large brake, and thoroughly enjoyed the treat. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.-On Wed- nesday evening the Rev. J. Cynddylan Jones, deputa- tion of the British and Foreign Bible Society, gave an address in the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, in which he gave a short history of the work of the society, its progress, and benehts. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL, ALLTAHT, On Monday evening a horticultural bazaar was held in the school. There was a large assortment of fruits, lfowers, and vegetables offered for sale. An entertain- ment was also held, over which Mr G. A. Parry, C.C., presided. The proceeds amounted to 213 odd. EXCURSION.—The employes at Mount Pleasant Colliery held their annual excursion on Saturday. The party, to the number of about 800, were conveyed in two special trains to Manchester via Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway, starting from Buckley Junction at 7 a.m. They arrived home about 12 p.m., after spending a very enjoyable day. SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT THE ELM COLLIERY.-On Thursday a young man named Mark Morris, ison of Mr Edward Morris, The Square, while following his usual employment as a coltier, received injuries to his back which were caused by a fall of metal from the roof. He was placed on a stretcher and conveyed to his home, where his injuries were promptly attended to by Mr Low, under whose care he is progressing favourably. DARE: NIGHTS.—The tradesmen of Lane Ei;d, in view of the near approach of winter, held a meeting on the evening of the 17th inst. in the Mission Room, to consider the advisability of lighting that thorough- fare with gas. There was a good attendance, and after a good deal of discussion it was decided to obtain the probable coat of lighting the atreet. and the names of persons who would be willing to con- tribute towards the same. RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. I PROPERTY SALE.—On Tuesday, Messrs Aston and Son offered for sale a freehold house and garden, situate in bwan-atreet, the property of the lata Miss Hannah WtHiama. The attendance was large, and the bidding brisk. The place was sold to Mr John Jones, Arvcn House, Hall-street, for 9138. ETENING CLASSES.-Evening classes were opened at the B ard School on Monday evening. The attendance was very good—between seventy and eighty—and wa hope that this number will be kept up through the term, which will last for twenty-two weeks. SODDEN DEATH.—Mrs Ann Edwards, a widow. residing in Jones-street, died very suddenly about three o'clock on Friday morning. The deceased was sixty-four years of age. She wa in her usual health on the previous evening. During the night shs was taken ill, and died before the arrival of the doctor. The funeral took place on Monday, and notwith- standing the continuous downpour of rain the a'tsnJ- ance was very large. The interm- nt took place at Rhos Churchyard, the Rsv. Robert Jones (C.M.) and the Rev. O. Waldo Jampa (B.) officiating. A CANDIDATE FOR THE MINISTRY.—The Rev. Griffith Owen and Mr R. T. Davies, Rhosddu, on behalf of the Flintahire Monthly Meeting, attended a church meeting at Capel Mawr on Monday evening for the purpose of taking the voice of the church in the case of Mr Thomas Hughes, Llanerchrugog Lodge, who is a candidate for the ministry. The delegates examined the candidate on several points in the Confession of Faith," also as to his Scripture knowledge, his experience, and the promptings of his mind with regard to the ministry. Great interest was taken in the case, and there was a full attendance of members. The answers given by Mr Thomas Hughes were entirely satisfactory, and in the voting, which was by ballot, he received the approval of every member. JUBILEE TEA MErriNG.-The Wealeyana held a tea party at their chapel in Johnson-street on Monday to celebrate the clearance of the chapel debt. A free tea was given to over 300 members and adherent?. The tables were presided over by lady members of the church, the caterera being Mr John Jones, Market- street, and Mr William H. Jones. Bank-street, who had provided a capital tea. In the evening a meeting was held, the Rev. Thomas Hughes Wrexham, presiding, supported by Mr J. Lloyd, Mr D. Davies. Air IK li. Price, Mr Joseph Williams, Mr W. Dodd, &c. After a hymn had been sung by the congregation, and an address by the Chairman congratulating them on having freed the chapel from debt. Mr Joseph Parry and party very sweetly sang Gentle breezes." A temperance recitation by Mr John Bowen and a song by Mr Edward Parry came next on the programme. Following, there was an amusing contest in spelling, for which the prize was awarded to Mr Win. Williams, Dodd Cottages, Smith-street. Mr John Davies, High-street, having sung Rocked in the cradle of the deep," there came a competition for an impromptu speech, the subject being "Smoking." The prize was awarded to Mr Joseph Williams, Square. After Mr Tom Lloyd had given a song, which was loudly encored, the usual votes of thanks were passed to the ladies, to the Chairman, and to all who bad randered assistance, the meeting was brought to a close. GWERSYLLT AND SUMMERHILL. IEMPERANCB.—A temperance meeting was held on Thursday in the National School. There was a very good attendance, considering the unfavorable weather. The proceedings commenced with a hymn and prayer and a short bible address from the president, the Rev. J. Dobell. The chair was taken by Mr Griffith William-, who had arranged the pro- gramme for the evening. Recitations were given by some of the members of the Juvenile Temperance Branch, of which Mr John Robinson is the instructor. Several musical pieces were well rendered by the Oak Alyn Temperance Brass Band, and two instru- mental solos by Mr Thomas Barratt, Mr Robert Ellis, Mr George Davies and Mr John Powell. Mr Robert also sang some stirring temperance songs and I gave recitations. A very pleasant evening was brought to a close by a speech from the Chairman, and the meeting was closed with prayer. A concert will shortly take place under the auspices of the Brass Band with a view of purchasing additional instruments. CHIRK. I CHILDREN'S TREAT AT BBYNKINALT.—On Saturday, through the kindness of Lord and Ladv Trevor, the children of the St. Martins and Ifton Heath Schools had their annual treat at Brynkinalt. The younger children were conveyed in wagonp, and the elder onea walked. An excellent te? was provided. Lord and Lady Trevor, the Hon. MtM Hill- Trevor, Miss Leila, Miss Mary, Mr Marcus, and Mr Arthur. and a number of invited friends were untiring in their efforti to supply the want of the children Tea over „ '1- liU KlOOS 01 sport lor prizes were held, Mr Arthur Ilill-Trevor particularly showing good form as an atblete. The children, after a walk through the gardens and pleasure grounds, and thoroughly enjoy- ii. themselves in front of the hall for upwards of three hourp, were agreeably surprised to find that supper had been provided for them. Immediatelv atterwards they were marshalled in front of the hall, where Mr Skelton proposed a vote of thanks to Lord and Lady Trevor and family for their liberality, and Mr Thompson seconded it. The proposal was endorsed with hearty cheering, and Lord Trevor, in reply, said it had been a pleasure to them to have the children there, and to see how well they enjoyed themselve. Lady Trevor, as usual, was delighted with her school children, and proposed a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Skelton and Mr and Mrs Thompson. Three very hearty cheers were given for Lord and Lady Trevor and family. After singing the National Anthem buns were given to the children, and all proceeded home well pleased with the day'a pleasure. a A word r.. 1- 1 J I • a » « « UL prniso snouiu oe given to Mr Kogers, Mr Mlnshall, Mr Evans, and Mr Hughes for the loan of the wagons, the latter two having left their harvest work for the purpose. COEDPOETH AND MINERA. SUCCESS.-At a recent medical examination neid in London, Mr T. H. Evans, son of the Rev. T. Evans, vicar of Minera, who is now a student of the Liverpool Hospital, passed successfully. This was his first examination in connection with the College. THE COEDPOETH ORCHESTRA.—About twelve months ago a few young men formed themselves into a string band. Since then they have plodded on perseveringly with their studies, and under the leader- ship of Mr Joseph Parry, Moss, have made splendid progress. A concert held on Monday seems to have been a much expected treat, for the largest room of the Penygelli schools was crowded to an uncomfortable degree, this more than ever adding weight to the plea for a Public Hall here. The object of this concert was to raise funds for founding a resident orchestra in the district. Monday night's concert was held under the patronage of the Right Hon. G. Osborne Morgan, M. P., Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., and Mr C. J. Gibbons. C.C., Adwy. The published president was Mr Findlay, of Plas Power, but owing to unforeseen circumstances he was unable to attend, he however, asked them to call upon him, when he would assist them in another manner. Mr Richard Griffiths, Talwrn, was voted to the chair. The following was the programme—" Lord Beaconsfield's March," String Band song, "The Children's Home," Mr Edward Humphreys violin solo, Romance in A," Mr Joseph Parry, was a masterpiece. Mr J. D. Price's Will 0' the Wisp," next brought him well merited cheers. The brass band of Coedpoeth, under the conductorship of Mr Edward Robert-, delighted all with The Anchor's Weighed. Miss Maggie Jones, Wern, a little girl of about eleven sang Come Birdie Come," and to an encore responded with "Please give me a penny, air." Mr Ambrose Jones gave as a violin solo The Huntsman's Chorus." The Chairman sang Jessie," most humorously, and, as an encore, he sang Y troed gore' nol," with great success. The Dream on Waitz, by the string band was not given quite as precisely as the others, but, considering, it was very creditably performed. During the interval, Mr Wru. Eilis A.C. (Alaw Gynan), proposed a vote of thanks tj all who had helped the young men, both as performers and sup- porters. He said the object these aspiring young men had in view was one which deserved their sym- pathy. Wales had been laboring under great intellectual disadvantageS-3ho was now in fact. Wales was the land of song, but its sons had not had sufficient training to be able to master any very great production", consequently when we wished to hear them performed as they should be, we were obliged to import the men as well as the music from across the dyke. Let them. therefore, give this movement their support, and let them enhance the cause of music amongst the people who were proverbial for their love of it.—Mr R. Griffiths seconded the motion, and it was carried amidst much cheering.—The chorus, God is great." by the brass band, was majestically performed. The trio, "Allegro," by Pleyel, was worthy of the acknowledgment it received from the appreciative portion of the audience. Mr Parry and friends were the violinists. The song, Cloddio'r Ffynon," by Mr Samuel Jones, waa accompanied by the string baud. The fantasia of Welsh airs," by the same band, was exceedingly good. Mr Edward Humphreys sang Galwad y Tywysog" very effectively. After the violin solo, liattHta's celebrated Andante in G," was given by Mr Parry, the brass band played "God Save the Queen," and all dispersed well pleased with the first evening's entertaiument by the String Band. Mr Walter Williams, Bryntê1 accompanied very ably. The secretary of the band and orchestra is Mr Ambrose Jones, Smelt. DEATH OF TWO TEACHERS. Two ot the valued teachers ot the irenygeui Board Schools have been cut off from our midst during the last week. The first of the two deaths occurred on the 17th inst., and was that of Miss Ada Letitia (Cissie) Jones, eldest daughter of Mrs Jones, Shop, Adwy'rclawdd, who had been suffering from a long and painful illness. She was very much respected, and her kind and genial disposition had won for her many friends. She served her apprenticeship as pupil teacher at the Penygelli Schools (infants' department), and had afterwards been for three years an assistant mistress. She was compelled, owing to her health, to resign this post during he present year. She was a most active worker at the English Congregational Church, where she had conducted a Sunday school class, and there her loss will also be keenly felt. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon. A large concourse of people had assembled at the house to pay their last tribute of respect. The school staff attended, but alessrs U. J. Jones, headmaster, J. Wilcoxon, chairman, and J. Rogers, and Hugh Jones, members of the School Board, were away, and could not return in time for the funeral. The service was conducted at the house and at the cemetery, Wrex- ham, by the Rev. J. B. Griffiths, pastor. The cortege left the house in the following order :-Hearse, coffin bearing plate inscribed, Ada Letitia Jones, aged 21 years, 1891;" mourning carriage containing Mr W. P. Jones, Liverpool (brother) Mr J. R. Jones, Oswestry (uncle); Mr A. R. Joneta, Wrexhana (uncle); Mr T. Steele, Manchester (uncle), and Mr James Steele; the second carriage contained Mr Chaloner, Liverpool; Mr E. Roden. Adwy; Mr Arthur Steele, and the Rev. J. B. Griffiths; Mr W. Lester's carriage, Mr C. J. Gibbons' carriage, Mr T. Jones' carriage, and general public. Wreaths had been sent by Mr and Mrs Steele, Manchester; Mr Chaloner, Liverpool Alderman W. Lester, J.P., Mr and Mrs G. J. Jones, The Schools; the Head Teachers of the Penygelli Schools, the Assistants and the Pupil Teachers of the Penygelli Schools, Mr and Mrs Edward Davies, tailor, Adwy; Mr Davies, Oswestry; Miss Walker, Oswestry Miss Roberts, Oswestry; Mrs Clark, Plaapower; Mr and Mrs C. J. Gibbons, PissMaelor; Mr W. F. Gibbons, PIas Maelor; Mis- Gibbon-q, Poplar House, Adwy Mrs M. H. Jones, Penygelli; Mrs H. Jones, Adwy Dr. Evans (Williams and Evans), Wrexham; Mrs Cross, Mrs Jones, Miss Daviea, Wrexham Mra J. Powell, Mrs M. A. Powell, Miss Pollie Jones, Adwy; and the members of the English Congregational Church. The other was Miss Selina Edwards, third daughter of Mr Wm. Edwaids, slater, Tabor-hill, Coedpoath. She had been connected with the school, first as a scholar and then as a teacher. She was now serving the last year of her apprenticeship in the infants' depart. ment, where she was very much beloved. She was engaged with her class on the afternoon of the 16th inst. That evening gastic inflammation attacked her and on Saturday morning she expired. She was highly esteemed at the Nant Wesleyan Chapel, where she was a regular attendant. The funeral took place on Wednesday. The Rev. T. Jon!>8 Hum- phreys officiated at the house and grave. The order of the cortege was :-Mr J. T. Rogers and Rev. T. Jones Humphrey?, Mr Hugh Jones and Mr T. Roberts (attendance officer), the deceased's class, teachers (female), teachers (male), hearse (coffin bore the inscription, Selina Edward?, aged 19, 1891), Mr Wm. Edwards, jun., and Miss Edwards, brother and siz-tgr, Mr Wm. Edwards, senior (father), and DJ, Edwards (brother), Thomas Edwards (brother) general public. Blinds were drawn and shops closed from Tabor-hill t,) the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel. Wreaths had been sent by Mr and Mrs G. J. Jones, schools, the head teachers of the Penygelli Board Schools, the assistants and pupil teachers of the l'envgelli Board Schools, Miss Gibbons (Adwy), Miss Wilcoxon, the deceased's class and several others. CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. I TEA AND LECTURE.—The annual tea was given at Zion Chapel on Monday, and in the evening the Her. Abel J. Parry gave an interesting lecture, en. titled Athrylith a Llafur." Mr Jonathan Powell presided. THB SALVATION Aiamy.-The harvest thanksgiving services were held on Saturday, Sunday, and on Monday. The barracks were decorated with fruit and flowers. The meetings were well attended and were conducted by Capt. Batea.-Itr F. Basset writes Allow me, through the medium of your valuable weekly issue, to return thanks on behalf of the local corps, to the following for the most generous and liberal response made for fruits, veget- ables, &c. :-Sir W. W. Wynn. Bart, Wynnstay Mr J. C. Edwards, Trevor Hall; Mr Henry Dennis, New Hall Mr Graesser, Argoed Hall Mr George Edwards. Trevor House Mr Chatham, manager, Rock's, Rhosymedre Mr Southall, Rhosymedre Rev. A. Parry, Zion Chapel; Mr Harrison, Rhosymedre, and others too numerous to men. tion. The sale realised a handsome amount, thus placing the officers in a position to clear the corps of the debt which was standing against it. The meet- ings throughout were thronged—(led by Captain Bates, of Newtown)—many having to go away, so full was the hall. The collections likewise were above the average." TEA AND LITEHABY MEETING.—The annual tea and literary meeting connected with the Ponlcy- syllte Calvinistic Methodist Church took place on Monday. Tea was provided by the ladies connected with the Church, and was largely attended. At the literary meeting in the evening Mr Parry, Acrefair School, presided. Miss Sally Davies opened the meeting with the song, Pa le mae'r Amen," and after the delivery of bardic addresses, the following awards were made Recitation, 1, R. Foster 2, A. Evans. Song for competitors upwards of 40, 1 E. Davies. Bor.t 2. Peter Wvnue. Eieht Questions from I Hebrews, 1, John Price 2, Jonathan Wiliiairs. Spelling, 1, Miriam Evans. Song, bass or tanor, Cymru Fydd," 1, John Wright. Soprano song, 1, Caroline Wright. Speech on Sabbath Observance, 1, Thomas Evans. Quartet, sight- singing, 1, John Wiight's party. Impromptu speech, eqnal Evan Davies and Jonathan Williams. Rad- ini:, 1, W. Williams Competition for choirs of twelve, 1, John Wright and party. The adjudicates were :-Alusic: Mr E W. Hughes, A.C. and ques- tions the Hav. 11. Hu-ho-, The Lodge, and Mr Piiillipi*, Trefynauf. BA.NGOR-ISYCOED. I CHORCH SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—On Tuesdav the young members and those who were unavoidably absent on the day of the trip to Rhyl in July last, were enteitained to a substantial tea in the Girls* School-room. Mias McGill gave a table- to the G. F.S. members, after which the teachers of both Bangor and Eyton, with a few friends, were provided with an excellent tea at the Rectory. The children formed a procession after tea from the school-room to the Rectory grounds, where they enjoyed various games till the close of the evening. Before leaving each child was provided with a packet of sweets, and an ample supply of fruit. Three cheers were heartily given for the Rev. G. H. McGill, rector, and the Misses McGill, also for the Rev. J. M. Parry. curate, who has labored much to increase the numbers in the Sunday School. The weather was fine, and a most enjoyable evening was spent by teachers and scholars. I HOLT AND FARNDON. KESCUE FROM DROWNING BY A BOY.—A noy namea Harry Whit?, of Churton, whilst fishing from the wall below Farndon bridge, fell into the river. Another boy named John Jones, son of Mr Jones, Nag's Head, saw the accident and ran to his assistance and pulled him out. DAMSON CRop.-On Tuesday, the gathering of the damsons pretty generally commenced. There is what is termed a half-crop, notwithstanding the great damage done to the trees and the fruit by the late storms. Damsons will this year be in great demand, as the strawberry crop was partially a failure, and they are by far the best fruit for preserving. Loss OF A HORSE.—An accident occurred on the evening of the 17th inst., resulting in the loss of a very valuable horse, the property of Mr George Parker, Farndon. Harry Parker, the owner's son, was in charge of a horse and cart laden with corn, and, having to cross a ditch, the road over which was flooded, a plank had been placed for the driver to walk on. The boy slipped off the plank, and, to save himself, seized the bridle and so pulled the horse into the ditch, where it was drowned before assistance could be rendered. The boy escaped with a wetting. I m_- HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. I'IL__LA_I I m m ma « m i S"tl I JLHE JEACHERS.rne memDers or Tne unesw Teachers' Association are visiting Caergwrle to-day. It would be a capital opportunity for the Wrexham Association to fraternise with their brethren, who would be delighted to see them at the Assembly Rooms. THE PARISH CHURCH.—The Curate (Rev. R Roberts) announced on Sunday evening that a course of lectures on the incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ would be delivered in the church on every Friday preceding the first Sunday in the month, each lecture being delivered twice, by the Rev. J. Hutchins, of Broughton. CAERGWRLE PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY. —Before R. V. Kyrke, Esq., in the chair, W. Thorn. Eiq. W. Carstairs Jones, Esq., And R. H. V. Kyrke, Esq. I A NEIGHBOURLY BOW. I Jlilizaoeth burrows, wife of Robert Burrows. living at the Barracks, Ffrwd, charged Sarah Ellen Peters, wife of Edward Peters, of the same place, with assaulting her, and asked that she should be bound over to keep the peace.—The case had been adjourned from the last court for the production of further evi- dence.—The complainant said she had lent the defendant a pig trough, and when she asked the defendant to give it her back, she refused to do so, and took it to her house. Complainant's husband on the 11th ult. took the trough out of the stye, and com- plainant afterwards took it into her house. Defendant came to see complainant about the matter, and finally struck her in the head with a stone.—Alice Jones, living at the Barracks, said complainant's husband called to her, and she went into the housa. She found the complainant lying on the screen with her head bleeding.—The defendant said the complainant and her husband had thrown water over her, and had struck her with a brush.—The defendant was bound over in the sum of 25 to keep the peace for six months, and ordered to pay the costs, 133.-Sarah Ellen Peters, the defendant in the last case, charged George JoneR, collier, living at the Barracks, with using abusive language towards her, and asked that he might be bound over to keep the peace. The case was finally dismissed. Sarah Ellen Peters then charged Robert Burrows with stealing a pig trough.— The Chairman said he thought from what they had heard in a previous case that they could not deal with the case. It was a dispute as to the ownership of the trough, and they could not deal with that. It was quite competent for the parties to settle the matter ia the County Court. T8 TT « TMHPASStNS ATTBB. GABIK.% f n. I fivan ttcloices, a gamekeeper in the employ or ivir R. H. V. Kyrke, charged Samuel Parry, Cerney, and Thomas Broad, with trespassing in pnrsuit of game. Broad did not appear.—Hookes said that on the 24th ult., in the afternoon, he saw the defendants on a farm in the occupation of Mr John Roberts, over which Mr Kyrke had the rights of shooting. They were working the hedges with a white terrier dog. He went up to them, and on searching Broad found a rabbit and a wet net on him.—The defendants were each finpd 103 and costs.—Mr R. V. Kyrke and Mr R. H. V. Kyrke did not sit on She Bench in this case. I DISMISSED. I Mary Bartley, wife of Jesse Bartley, living at Rhydtalog, charged her brothers-in-law, James Bartley, rockman, Ty Gwvn, and Evan Bartley, rockman, Wern Hall, with using threatening language towards her on the 28th ult., and asked that they might be bound over to keep the peace.—The case was finally dismissed. I HOPE WHISPERS. The station masters and other officials on the line are now clothed in gorgeous array. I. It never rains but it pours." Last week was a chapter of accidents. The members of the Buckley Engineers' Band, are not at all satisfied with the adjudicator's decision at the Holywell Eisteddfod. They are confident they are entitled to the first prize. An amusing incident occurred in connection with the collection at Hope Church on Sunday morning. The offering was freely given. By the beneficent non-intervention of the powers that be, aquatic spotts were freely indulged in, at the beginning of last week. The Sam lane and Abermorddu road appeared as miniature lakes. The cry in Caergwrle used to be for more water." Now there is more than sufficient for all the camels in the Sahara desert. Again, why not utilise the Abermorddu canal for some commercial enterprise. Hope was well represented at the Wrexham Show, and some of the plums came this way. The National School at Bridgend opened on Mon- day, after three weeks' holiday, under the supervision of the new master, Mr Jones, lata of Fulham Board Schools, London. It is a curious fact that the two boys who broke their arms some few weeks ago have again fractured them, this time in a severer form. Drs. Davies and Powell have been unremitting in their attentions to the poor fellow who was so fear- fully iujured at Llay Hall. We understand that Mr James Elliott Fidler, of Llay Hall, haq been appointed secretary to the Half- way Club, M.U.O.O. No doubt this gentleman's influence and business- like tact will ensure increased prosperity to the lodge. I PONTBLYDDYN AND LEESWOOD. I CONCERT.—A concert was held in Leeswood National Schools on Monday evening, in aid of the funds for procuring a new organ for the English Wesleyan Chapel. Mr Thomas Darbyshire, C.C., presided. The room was crowded. Amongst those present we noticed Mrs Darbyshire, Mr S. Evans, Mrs Pryce, Mr and Miss Ellis and party (Tryddyn), Mr Tom Kenrick, Mr and Mrs C. Ellis, Mr and Mrs W. Wilcox, Mr and Mrs C. Jones (Oak Villa), Mr Jones and Mr Edwards (Board School-house), Mr and Mrs W. T. Phillips-, &c. An excellent programme I was enthusiastically received by the large audience, as follows :-Pianoforte solo, selections from Faust." Mr Ernest Jones; song. Anchored." Mr A. J. "Love's old sweet song." Mis3 Thomas; Fleet; songd Down the long avenue given duet, encored, and fa Down the long avenue given duet. "Maying," Mra Crew and Mr A. J. Fleet; song, "Poor Jack Brown," Mr P. J. Tunnicliff; son; "Star of Bethlehem," Mrs Crew; Welsh song, "Y wlad a garaf fi,' Mr Thomas Jones; comic song, The Unfortunate Man," Mr Loui Parry encored, and "Hauled me back again" given; song, Jack's Yarn, Mr P. J. Tunnicliff; encored, and "Widow Malone" given song, Death of Nelson," Mr A. J. Fleet: Welsh song, Pa le mae'r Amen," Miss Thomas encored, and Hen wlad fy Nhadau" given duet, "Love and War," Messrs A. J. Fleet and P. J. Tunnicliff; encored, and latter part repeated; iioiig, "Golden Love," Mrs Crew song, The Old Sexton," Mr Thomas Jones; recitation in the Lanca- shire dialect, Mr Walker comic song, Kept it for the lodger," Mr Loui Parry; encored, and You can't think of everything" given. Mrs Crew sang in a very charming manner, and we hope to bear her again before a Leeswood audience. Messrs Fleet and Tunnicliff's rendition of Love and War" was much appreciated. This was Mr Parry's first appearance at Leeswood, and his comic songs kept the audience in roars of laughter. Mr Samuel Evans proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman, the performers, and also to the Rev. W. L. Protheroe for so kindly grant- ing the use of the schoolroom. This was carried amid applause. The chairman replied, and the I audience separated after singing theNational Anthem. FLINT. A TITHE AGENT'S REMUNERATION. -In the County Court, on Friday, bofora his Honor Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd, Mr E. A. Craft,lof Nannerch and Mold, who for some time during the recent tithe agitation in Wales had the appointment of distraining agent and auctioneer for the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, and levied distraints and held sales under various difficulties in several parts of the Principality, was sued by Messrs Beresford and Co Mold for 27 18 J 3 1, balance of an account of 215 15s 4J, of which sum he had paid 29. —Mr J. Marston defended.-The plaintiff said the defendant whilst distraining for titha got £33J a day.—Mr Marston Do you know what expenses he h&d whilat distraining for tithe?- Plaintiff: I don't know.—Mr Marston: Do you know that he lost hundreds of pounds whilst engaged in that work ?—Plaintiff I don't know that. I onlv know that he geti three guineas a day.—Mr Marston: What else have you to say ? You have told us that he gets three guineas a day.-Plaintiff That I ought to be paid. (Laughter.) (To the defendant.) How much have you received since January last ?-Defend- ant That depends upon how many days I have been employed.—Mr Marston Well, tell him how many three guineas you have earned.—Defendant About one day a week I have been out on tithe business.— Mr Marston Have you earned more than £60 this year ?—Defendant No, I have not.-Alr Marston Have you been put to any expense in distraining for tithe in outlandish places ?—Defendant Yes, repeatedly—Mr Marston: Have you lost several hundred pounds over this tithe distraining busings -Defendant: I have loit a huudied or two, I should think.—Mr Marston Are you quite unable to pay this amount ? I see you have paid 29.-I)efendant: I am willing to pay it, but not at one?.—Wi'I you try to pay 21 a month ?-Yes, I will try.—Mr Marston I will make an offer for that amoulit.-Plaintiff I will leave it to your honour.-Judgment was then I given for payment as offered. RUABON. ) CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—The Hand ot itiope, initiated by the Rev. E. M. Edmunds, resumed its weekly meetings on Tuesday evening, under the personal direction of the rev. gentleman. The meet. ings are of a highly entertaining character, and the membership is very encouraging. ACCIDENT.—On Thursday a young man named William Bowden, married, and residing at Cefn, I broke a small bone in his ankla through falling off the truck wharf at the Ruabon Brick and Terra-Cotta Company (Limited), where he was employed. He is now an inmate of the Cottage Hospital, and under the treatment of Dr. Lawton Roberts. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES.-Oil Sunday thanksgiving services were held in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, when excellent sermons were preached by the Rav. G. T. D. Pidsley, Oswestry. The edifice had been tastefully dressed with season- able offerings by members of the chapel. The con- gregations were large, and good collections towards the new chapel debt were realised. On Monday even- ing the services were continued, and a sermon was I preached by the Rev. E. M. Edmunds, Congre- I gational minister. The choir rendered excellent I service, under the leadership of Mr Postle. Mr H. I Hall presided at the instrument. PRESENTATION TO THE REV. W. I TALIESIN DAVIES. The esteem in which this gentleman was held in this neighbourhood was practically shown on Monday evening, when he was the recipient of several presen- tations on his preferment to the rectorship of Llan- fynydd. The event took place in the National Schools, before a crowded audience. Mr O. Slaney Wynne presided. The presentation included an illuminated address and a purse containing 230 from the parishioners; an address and a French marble clock from the Church Sunday school teachers and Mr Davies' Bible class. The former address was illuminated by Mr E. Reynolds, Park etreet, and the latter by Mr Watkin Rogers, Wynnstay. The follow- ing were amongst those present :-A-r and Mra O. Slaney Wynne, Canon Edwards and the Misses Edwards, Miss Forshaw, Misi Turner, Mrs Jenk1 Rev. T. and Mrs Buncumhe, Alii,3 Thompson, Miss Griffiths (Mill House), Mrs and Miss Harris, Mrs Jones (Tai Newydd), Mrs Thomas (Wynnstav Home Farm), Mr R. L!oyd and Mra Lloyd (Church-street), Mr John Edwards and Miss Edwards (Park-street), Mra Jones (Post-office), Mrs Caldecott, Mr P. Middleton. Mr Dickenson (schoolmaster), Rev. Chessyr.Walker, Rev. Prytherch Pool-Hughes, &o. The latter presentation was made first by Mr Andrew Sides, who read the following address The Rev. W. TaZiesin Davies, M.A. DEAR SIR,—We, the undersigned members of the Bible Glass and Church Sunday School teachers, bag to exp-ess our heartful sorrow at the loss of so good and kind a friend, and sincerely hope you will have a happy and pros- perous life, and that you will soon gain the love and affection of the people in your new parish as you have done in this. With our best wishes for your future welfare, we ask you to kindly accept this small present as a token of our esteem aLd regard for your labor amongst us. In reply, Mr Davies said he was deeply thankful to the members of the Sunday School and Bible Class for their handsome token of affection and goodwill, which he assured them would never be forgotten by him. A letter from the choir to the rev. gentleman was then read by the Chairman, expressing their regret at his departure and wisheR for his future happiness. Mr Davies replied very feelingly, and spoke very highly of the abilities of the choir. The illuminated address was then read by the Chairman. It had been signed by over 200 parishioners, and was as follows:- The Rev. W. Taliesin Davies, M.A. REV. AND DEAR IR.-We, the undersigned parishioners of Ruabon and friends, tender you our hearty congratula- tions on your preferment to the rectorate of Llanfynydd. We desire to express our sincere appreciation of the hard work and energy displayed by you as curate of this parish for nearly seven years, and of your readiness at all times to assist in every good work. We admire the candour and consistent principles which have regulated your actions, and your inspired efforts to work for Him to whose service your life is devoted. Taat you and yours may have health and happiness, and to be as deeply loved and respected in your new parish as you have been here, is our earnest hope, and we ask you to accept this address and purse as a small token of our esteem and regard, and as our sincere and spontaneous parting gift. The Chairman said that during Mr Daviss's residence in the parish, they had admired him for his can dour and straightforwardness. He had worked well for the parish, especially in the cause of temper- ance. He could assure Mr Davies that he had many friends at Ruabon, who earnestly hoped that his future career wouia DO pleasant ana prosperous. (Applause.) Their small parting gifts were given in all sincerity, as they had greatly appreciated Mr Davies's services whilst he lived amongst them. (Loud applause.)—The Rev. Canon Edwards said it was pleasing to look upon the presentation as a proof that Mr Davies's efforts for good in the parish had been appreciated. The way in which he had fulfilled the duties of curate during his residence in Ruabon was most satisfactory. After touching upon the various duties and schemes which Mr Davies had carried out in the parish, the rev. gentleman expressed the hope that both Mr and Mrs Davies would be very happy in the new parish, and that every blessing would attend them. (Applause.) In replying, Mr Davies said he had always felt that his services were feeble and imperfect, and it was a source of great pleasure to him to feel that they had seen fit to give him such an acceptable and substantial token of their good wishes. He had derived great help from the parishioners, and he trusted they would show the same consideration and willingness to help his successor in the work he would have before him. The proceedings were interspersed with songs, anthems, and glees, given by Mrs 0. S. Wynne's Glee Party, the Rev. T. Buncumbe, Rsv. Pool-Hughes, Church Choir, Miss Mabel Edwards, Miss Thomson, Miss Harris. RUABON SCHOOL BOARD. At the meeting of this Board, held at the Acrefair School, on Friday, there were present Messrs G. Garside (chairman), E. Hooson (vice-chairman), Christmas Jones, and Benjamin Williams, with Mr J. Denbigh Jones (clerk.) ABSENT MEMBERS. Letters were read from Mr G. Thomson and Me W. C. Hughes, saying that they were unable to attend I the meeting. A RESIGNATION. I The resignation of Mr K. Roberts, Ponkey bchool, was accepted on the motion of Mr Hooson, seconded by Mr B. Williams.-It was also decided to advertise I for another teacher. THE DRAWING EXAMINATIONS. The Clerk read the arrangements made tor the draw- ing examinations at the different schools, which would shortly take place, and he expressed a hope that a manager of the school would be present at each of the examinations.—The Clerk was instructed to write to the members of the committee of the several schools to remind them of the dates. THE EDUCATION ACT. The Clerk said he had received a letter from the Education Department asking for information as to whether the Board had adopted the Free Education Act, and he had replied in the affirmative. THE VICAB OF BUABON AND THE BOARD. Ihe Ulerk read a letter from (Janon ih. Wood Ed- wards, vicar of Ruabon, saying a meeting of the managers and parents of the children had been held at Ruabon National School, to consider the New Education Act in its relation to the school, and he had been requested to send them the following resolu- tion :—" Proposed by Mr Owen Slaney Wynne. seconded by Air iticnaras, and carried unanimously, that in the interests of the children at Plas Bennion School, the Ruabon School Board should be invited to enforce greater regularity in their school attend- ance."—The Clerk said he had acknowledged the letter.—The Vice-Chairman said he should like to make a few remarks upon some things that were said at the meeting at which the resolution in question was passed. He was surprised to see. by a report of the proceedings, that things were said there which, to say the least, were not true. It had been pointed out at the meeting by the master of the school, that several of the children had attended the school most irregularly, and in not a single in. stance had been summoned from the Ruabon part of the parish. The statement was untrue, as they had summoned persons before the District Committee, of which the Vicar of Ruabon himself was at one time a member, but he did not attend vety regularly. In November, 1888, there were five persons sum- moned before the District Committee in April, 1889, three and in November seven. In May. 1891, he believed that seven or eight were summoned be- fore the Rhos Committee. He thought the remarks of the Plas Bennion Schoolmaster very uncalled for. That same gentleman also made the remark that the school attendance officer was paid by the rate- payera for giving his whole time to the work. He did give his whole time t) the work. He was proposed to the office by the Vicar of Ruabon, and it was decided at the time to give a capitation fee for an increase in the average attendance. Since than there had been an increase of 194 in the average attendance, the National School being benefited by it. He thought that in Mr Roberta they had a very faithful and efficient officer. He hoped the gentle- man who proposed that resolution—Mr O. Slaney Wynne—and the other magistrates would assist the Board. Mr Hooson also deprecated the way in which the magistrates up to the present had dealt with School Board cases. He mentioned in one instance that a warrant which had been issued three or four months ago had not been served yet.—After further discussion, Mr Hooson proposed that the attention of the magistrates' clerk should be called to the fact that a warrant had not been executed. The attendance officer had been put off from time to time by the Clerk, who said that he was too busy to execute the warrant. He considered that those facts should be made public, and that the blame should be put upon the right shoulderp. The members of the Board worked for hours in committee, having parents before them, and trying to inforce regular attendance, but their endeavors were almost futile on account of their not receiving that assistance which was necessary from the magistrates.—Mr Christmas Jones seconded the motion, which was carried. THE TEACHERS SALARIES. The question of paying the salaries of the teachers on a different principle on account of the New Edu- cation Act; which was brought on at the previous meeting of the Board, was further considered in com- mittee. ELLESMERE. RAILWAY ACCIDENT—The Cambrian Railways mail train on Tuesday night met with an accident at the bridge at the entrance to Ellesmere station, where the engine and several of the coachss ran off the line, completely blocking the road for a time. Fortunately no passengers were inj ured, and steps were at once taken to clear the road. The ordinary mail was unable to make the down journey through from Whitchurch on Wednesday morning, and a train had to be made up from Oswestry. DENBIGH. THE FIBE BRIGADE.—On Saturday the memners or the brigrade responded to an invitation of Mr Griffiths, the Garn. An excellent practice was held, and the men were treated to refreshments. SEQUEL TO THE RECENT FIBE.-On Wednesday the little son of Mr Davies, the saddler, died after five days' sickness. It appears the lad attended the fire at Mr Borkley's workshop and caught cold, and died from the effects thereof. Much sympathy is expressed for the parents. BIBLE SOCIETY MEETING.—On Tuesday night a meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held at the Town Hall. The Mayor, Capt. T. A. Wynne Edwards, presided. There was a moderate attendance. The Mayor was bupported by the Rav. J. Morgan and other local speakers. COMPENSATION FOB LOSS BY LIGHTNING.—Mr Gwilym Parry, as agent of the Insurance Company, has handed over the sum of 925 in compensation to Mr Ishmael Jones, Nantglyn, in consequence of the loss he sustained in the recent thunderstorm, the lightning having destroyed the roof of his dwelling- house. ¡ HARVEST PROSPECTS.—The prospects of a good harvest have been somewhat unsatisfactory of late, much rain having fallen in the neighbourhood, hindering all out-door operations. The river Clwyd overflowed its banks for miles, and many of the crops were under water. Towards the end of the week the weather brightened somewhat, and the prospect is more cheerful. BI-MONTHLY COUNTY COURT, TUHSDAY.— Before Sir Horatio Lloyd, judge. HIS FATHER'S CLOTHES. TT.L- I v i i tv Tr t Jonn Morrie, stonemason, was suei oy u. snowies, draper, for balance of a suit of clothes, amounting to 21 19.1, supplied to his invalid father.—Mr F. LI. Jones, B. A., appeared for the plaintiff, and called Mr Knowles, who said the suit was supplied by him to defendant's father for 22 ISs. The father taking ill, the defendant went to hia shop and said ha would pay the balance if he would allow him to have the clothes. This was agreed to about eighteen months ago, but nothing had been paid.—Morris said he purchased the clothes so that his step-mother should not see his father's clothes. They. were much too large for him, and he had never worn them. It would cost some- thing to alter them.—The Judge thought h. had a good suit only worn twice cheap, and he must pay. Judgment for the plaintiff, 5s a month. HOW ACCOUNTS INCREASE. I Lucy Williams was sued by D. Hamer for £ 114s, I balance of S2 19d for goods supplied 2153 had been paid, but the balance had beeif made in small amounts. The books showed that defendant had paid for 93 worth of goods on several occasions, and paid 8s or 18 6d on account.—Mr F, Ll. Jones appeared for the plaintiff, for whom judgment was given 4a per mouth.—Mr F. Ll. Jones also appeared for Jones and Wynna against Fron Fell Slate Company, who owed the plaintiffs 27. The case was undefended, and an order was made for the plaintiff a.-Mr Gwilym Parry, agent for Mr Stelfox, assignee of debts, Manchester, sued John Roberts, Park-street, for Is lid, being balance of coats on Court proceedings.-His Honor said the defendant had paid a large bill and a large amount of costs, and he would not make a judgment order for that, amount, nor seud a man to prison for the amount. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT, WEDNES- DAY.—Before Col. Mesham, presiding; Mr John Briscoe, Mr John Morris, and Dr. Turnour. WELSH MIDNIGHT COURTING. I I A VILLAGE SQUABBLB. I I Robert Edwards, Pentre Mill Farm, Llanrhaidr, summoned John Jones, of the sainei village, for assaulting him on the 16ih inst.-Mr Alun Lloyd, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Evans de. fended.—The Court was occupied for three hours in hearing the case, in which several farm laborers and farmers' sons were implicated. On the night men- tioned. the defendant and the plaintiff and Robert and Owen Ellis, Llewyn, were drinking in the Cumro Inn, and were engaged playing cards from about eight oclock until they were turned out at ten. Having left the public-house the plaintiff seems to have proc-Aeded homewards, followed by defendant, whom it appears some weeks previously he had shut up in a neighbouring farm house. Plaintiff was in bed at about eleven o'clock when a man informed him that the defendant was in the Ty Castle Farm with the servant girl. He got out of bed, and going there fastened all the windows and doors, and then waited until morning, when he saw the defendant pushing himself through the dairy window. He locked him in because he wished the village to know who was visiting the girl, he having been accused of being the father of her illegitimate child. He would have done so to his best friend. (Laughter.) v.. • 1 • a a I 1 it transpired in cross-examination that defendant had been a witness against him in the case with the girl. On the night in question a row took place, and several of the young fellows tc.ok off their clothes to fight, and one was about to strip himself off his shirt, when the policeman Roberts came up and ordered them home, telling them he would summon each of them. Tha magistrates after a patient hearing of the details which were somewhat mixed up, one having struck the other, until no one scarcely knew who was struck, described the case as a most disgraceful one, and not much to be said for either of the persons engaged in it. It was a bad state of affairs in LIanrhaiadf, and they must learn to conduct themselves properly. The two men Jones and Edwards were bound over iil the sum of ICIO each, to keep the peace towards each other, and Owen Ellis, on the information of the police, was also bound over to keep the peace in the sum of 210. u RUTHIN. I BOARD OF (iLTAR.L)LANS, MONDAY, -I!resent- Mr Thomas Jones, presiding, the Rav. G. F. Reece, Mr T. P. Robert-?, (Mayor), Messrs Owen Williams, C.C., Glauclwyd; Morris Jones, J. T. Lloyd, E. Roberts, Gomer Roberts, R. Williams, Richard Williams, Llanynys; Ed. Jones, Thomas Jones, Llanferres Goodman Jones, and the Clerk lMr R. Humphreys Roberts.) I THE HOUSE. I The Master reported the number of inmates to be 65, against 65 last year. During the fortnight 44 vagrar.ts had been relieved, showing an increase of one. He also reported the receipt of pape.s for the inmates from Mr Blezard, and Mr Brooke Cun iS". THE EMPLOYMENT Of VAGRANTS V. TOWNSPEOPLE. the Master made application on behalf or a man named Francis, a vagrant, for remuneration in con- sideration of work done by him in paintiiig several wards. He had been employed four months.—Mr Goodman Jones asked if the Board was doing right in encouraging that man to do the work, and were they within the bounds of the Poor Law by employing him.-Air Owen Williams proposed that B2 be given the man for the work doiie.-Tiis Clerk in reply to questions said they had discussed the expediency for employing a vagrant by making him an inmate before. The woik if tendered for would cost £ 30.—Mr Jones I dont think it's correct, and I I should not like to sign the cheque. I don't know whether the man should not make a bill against the guardians.—On the motion of Mr Osen Williams, seconded by Mr Reece, 22 101 was given. MORE ABOUT THE PORTER. The porter, it was said had put carpet and linoleum twice upon the porter's lodge, and that in conse- quence of the damp state of the place it was worn out, and he applied that the Guardians should put new linoleum down. It would cost about £ 3.—Mr Reece thought the Board had better be asked to furnish the house next.—The Mastei The carpet would be the property of the Board.—Mr Reece Yes when worn out, and we can do without that description of property.—It was resolved that 10s should be given the portsr towards the new carpet. MR BEEC 15 AND THE BELIEVIXG OFFICER. Mr Reeca brought a case before the Board from Mwrog-street, in which he said the Relieving Officer, Griffith, had been guilty of neglect. The rev. gentleman said a police-constable informed him of the case of a man in that atreet who had neen un- employed for some time, and was ill. and had nothing in the house to eat. The speaker went there and gave 2s. He thought there was neglect on the re- lieving oiffcer's part.—The Relieving Officer, Mr Griffib, said as eoon as he knew of the case he went there, but was informed by his wife that the man was out in the town seeking work. He offered a medical relief ticket, but as the man was not in he could do nothing.—The Board was satisfied that the officer had done his duty. I LLANGOLLEN. SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr William Williams, oublkher. died on Friday at his residence, Regent House aftei a brief illness. Mr Williams, who was born at Car- narvon, in 1817, was the editor and publisher of the two oldest Baptist periodicals in Wales. He had been printer and publisher to the Welsh Baptist Union since 1846, and was the publisher of many Welsh Works. Mr Williams was held in high esteem. BERSHAM. I WESLEY CHAPEL -Tile anniversary sermons will be prehched tn Westey Chapei, Bersham, on Sunday, in the morning at 10.40. m the afternoon at 2 30 and in the evening at 6.15, by the Rev. G. Bateman (late of Newark.) A coliection will be made after each service in aid of the expenses of lighting, heating, and clean- ing. GWERSYLLT. I SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—On Friday morning, at eight o'clock, a collier named Benjamin Wynyard aged thirty-five years, and living at Lower-street, Caer. gwrle, while working in the new main coal at Llsy Hall Colliery, somehow lost his light, and coming out of the mine to fetch another, a piece of top coal; known as a pluck in the roof. suddenly fell on his head, fracturing his skull and cutting a deep gash over his left eye. He was soon rescued by Wm. Lawrence and others, and the underground manager, Mr Samuel Young, was sent for, who attended to the sufferer. and staunched his wounds with true Ambulance skili by means of bandagea he always carries. The poor fellow was sean on the bank by Dr. Powell, of Cefny. bedd, who pronounced his condition to be almost hopeless. The man has a wife and several children. Dr. Davies, of Wrexham, and his assistant, Dr. Powell, have been in constant attendance on the sufferer. On Sunday the doctors took a much more hopeful view of the case, and if erysipelas could be staved off there might be a chance for the man's life. We understand the family are in indifferent circiim. stances-some of our readers might like to note this, MARCH WIEL. I THE PRIMROSE LEAGUE.—A meeting of the mem- bers of the Marchwiel Branch of the Holt and Marchwiel Habitation of the Primrose League was held in the Schoolroom on Friday, t,) consider what had better be done to make this branch more efficient, Among those present were-Mra Ormrod (the secretary), Rev J. Sturkey, Mra Sturkey and Alies Sturkey, and Mr Lloyd Phillipp. The majority oi the members were in favor of the Marchwiel Branch being amalgamated with Wrexham, as Holt, where the greater number of meetings are held, is too far from Marchwiel, and consequently the two branches cannot be worked well together. It was finally resolved that Mrs Ormrod, the secretary, abould write to the Secretary of the Wrexham Branch asking him if his Habitation would be willing to accept the members of the Marchwiel Branch. If this is not acceptable Mrs Ormrod, the secretary, will be assisted by two assistant secretaries, respectively for Holt and Marchwial and it is hoped that this will be the means of making this Habitation eomthiDS more than a were name.