Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

WREXHAM COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. A meeting of the Wrexham County Inter- mediate School was held at the County Buildings, on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present —Mr J. E. Powell, chairman Mrs R. J. Powell, Sir R. E. Egerton, the Rev. E. K. Jones, Mr W. E. Samuel, Mr G. Heyward, Mr Simon Jones, Canon Fletcher, and Captain Griffith-Boscawen Mr W. J. Russell, head master; and Mr L. Evans, acting clerk.—The clerk, Mr W. R. Evans, was unable to attend owing to the funeral of his brother-in-law.—Mrs Darby was unwell, and con- sequently unable to attend. The report of the General Purposes Committee, recommending extensive repairs to the portion of the buildings to be opened as a girls' school, wai adopted, and tenders were ordered to be advertised for. Mr RCSSELL read the report of the Scholarships Committee. It was proposed to continue for another year the thirteen scholarships at present held by boys in the schools. He had made a recommendation to that effect. It was proposed to give six new scholarships of eight guineas each, two to boys in the school and four to boys not in the school, one for each of the sub-districts into which the Wrexham School District was divided. It was proposed to give four bursaries of four guineas each to boys thirteen years of age from elementary schools, and continue travelling ex- penses as before to boys living three miles and over away from the school. NVith regard to the girls, six lolarships of six guineas each were recommen d, two open and one for each sub- district, an also four bursaries of four guineas each, one fr. m each district, with travelling ex- penses. Mr SIMON JOXES moved the adoption of the report. He thought the scholarships were fairly divided, and he hoped the practice of giving the country boys fair play would be maintained. He thought it would take the Scholarship Committee three years to work the scholarship scheme into completeness, and so far as it went he thought the scheme that year was a great improvement upon last year's scheme. Mr SAMUEL seconded, and it was agreed to. The CHAIRMAN said the scheme would have to be sent to the County Governing Body for approval. A syllabus was being sent that week to every elementary school in the district. The proposed regulations of the County Scholarship Committee were considered. The only alteration of importance suggested was that, where a vacancy arose in any of the sub-districts or on the open list at the end of the first term, the vacancy should be filled up by the election of the next boy on either list to the vacant scholar- ship. Mr Powell and Mr Russell, who are mem- bers of the committee, were empowered to agree to any necessary changes or additions that might be required. Mr RUSSELL said that he had arranged with the Committee of the Wrexham Gymnasium to admit at least sixty boys for an hour or an hour and a half on Friday nights for £ 12 a year. That would come out of the recreation grant of £ 60 a year. Mrs Powell, Mr J. E. Powell, and Canon Fletcher were appointed members of the Head Mistress Selection Committee to confer with fire members appointed by the County Governing Body. The CHAIRMAN stated that he was very pleased to be able to say that the building fund was going on in a very satisfactory manner, and now over P700 had been promised. Mr Yorke was chair- man of the Building Committee, and he could say that every person, with two exceptions, in the town had responded most cordially. It was very evident that they would raise the whole of the sum without any difficulty whatever. At the last meeting of the Governors the sum required had been Guaranteed. Sixteen persons became responsible for the £1,500 to be paid within three years, and a bond was now being prepared. They would have handed over in two or three weeks the surplus, after paying fcr the present buildings. He was very pleased to tell them that in the scheme the old grammar school property was valued at £ 2,895, but that the consuls had sold for £ 3,112. This was a surplus of JE217 which would come into the coffers of their building fund. That would give them a surplus of iCI,200, and with the addition of the £1,500 they would have L2,700 for building pur- poses. Mr Powell referred to the ready way in which those who had been approached had responded, and said that he had no doubt what- ever now as to the result. It was decided that the fees charged at the girls' school should be six guineas a year, with books included. The head mistress' salary is fixed at 9100, and it was decided that the capitation grant should be at the rate of P-2, and provided there were less than forty scholars the grant was to be raised SO that the salary should not be less than 2180. It was also decided to allow the mistress £20 for a servent, a part of whose duty it would be to clean the schoolroom.

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I WREXHAM SCHOOL BOARD. I SINGULAR INCIDENT. j At the meeting of the Wrexham School Board, held on Friday week, Sir Robert Egerton (chairman) being present, as well as Mr Jchn I. Francis (vice-chairman), Mr J. Oswell Bury, and Mr Whittingham, with Mr Ashton Bradley (clerk), and Mr D. Lloyd Jones (attendance officer), the Very Rev. Monsignor Slaughter took his seat for the first time, succeeding the Very Rev. Canon Hopkins, who has left the town. The CHAIBMAX asked Monsignor Slaughter how he was to be described. Monsignor SLAUGHTER said as a Roman Catholic Priest. The CHAIRMAN said that was not what he meant. Monsignor SLAUGHTER said he was usually called the Very Rev. Monsignor." The CHAIRMAN said that the title Monsignor" being foreign, it could only be properly used by permission of the Queen. Monsignor SLAUGHTER regretted that the question had been raised, and pointed out that some bearing the title had been received by the Queen. The CHAIRMAN said that no doubt that was so, but that was a special case. Monsignor SLAUGHTER: You may call me what you like. Sir Robert. The CHAIRMAN said it was not a question of courtesy only it was that a proper description might appear on the minutes. Monsignor SLAUGHTER said he would leave it to the Chairman to rule. Continuing, he pointed out that his predeceswr-Canon Hopkins-was always known by the title of" Canon." The CHAIRMAN The title of Canon is not a foreign one. Mgr. SLAUGHTER said that Monsignors had been presented at Court. The CHAIRMAN Then shall we say Father Slaughter. Mgr. SLAUGHTER: No; the Rev. Edward Slaughter. The CHAIRMAN again explained that foreign titles could only be used in this country on permission of the Queen, Mgr. SLAUGHTER said that then the Chairman would not recognise the Bishops of his (the speaker's) Church. The question raised was one of perfect in- difference to him. The title was always, used when he was at Birkenhead. Mr BURY said he understood the question was raised in relation to the accuracy of the minutes. The CHAIRMAN said he objected to a foreign title appearing upon the official minutes, unless there was due authority for its use. IFGR- SLAUGHTER Do you say I am not a member of the Board ? The CHAIRMAN No your name is quite sufficient. The subject then ended, and the Board proceeded to consider cases of irrcular attendance reported upon by the attendance oiecer. A correspondent writes to the Manchester Guardian 1 —" The action of Sir Robert Egerton, chairman of the Wrexham School Board, in raising an objection at the last meeting of the Board to the title of Mon- signor being given to the Very Rev. Monsignor Slaughter, the successor of the Very Rev. Canon Hopkins as rector of the Roman Catholic Church at Wrexham, has caused much surprise, and is censured as a needless affront to the Roman Catholics of the town. As these are very numerous, it is not unlikely that the affront will cost Sir Robert his scat upon the next election. His objection that the title of Monsignor, being a foreign one. can oniy be used in this country by special permission of the Queen, is technical in the extreme. Monsignor Slaughter bears it by virtue of his being one of the Pope's chamberlains, and it is frequently recognised in presentations to the Queen and upon ether State and official occasions. The right to use it has never been called in question, or not, at any rate, for a great many years past. Monsignor Slaughter states that during his long residence in Birkenhead, the title '.vas always used there, and no objection whatever was raised to it. Sir Robert Egerton's action was, moreover, entirely irregular, for at the Board's previous meeting, it was proposed, seconded, and carried unanimously, that the Very Rev. Monsignor Slaughter be elected a member of the Board in the room of the Very Rev. Canon Hopkins, resigned," and was so recorded on the minutes. It is under- stood that none of the Chairman's colleagues ap- proves his conduct in the matter. Next week, Bishop Mostyn (who it a cousin to Monsignor Slaughter, and also resides at Wrexham) will be publicly pre- sented with an address of welcome by the Catholics of the town and neighbourhood. The Earl of Denbigh, representative of another ancient Welsh Catholic family, will preside. The Oswestry Advertiser says: The Chairman of the Wrexham School Board, Sir Robert Egerton. has protected the minutes against foreign invasion, Being a good Conservative, Sir Robert objects to foreign-titles, just as he objects, we suppose, to foreign goods and foreign labour. Therefore, when Monsignor Slaughter, thelnew member of the Board, took his seat on Friday, the Chairman inquired by what title he was to be described. Monsignor Slaughter, somewhat surprised, gave the necessary information, but Sir Robert replied that the title Monsignor, being foreign, could only be used by permission of the Queen. The Wrexham School Board might have approached Her Most Gracious Majesty with a humble petition to be permited to write a foreign title on their minutes, but the Chair- man perhaps supposed that any such course would endanger the British Constitution. Though he was informed that persons bearing the title had been received by the Queen, Sir Robert was firm. Mon- signor Slaughter may have thought to himself that Wrexham was a queer place to live in, but like a sensible man, he does not care what he is called, and he is to appear in the minutes as the Rev. Edward Slaughter.' It must be a comfort to the people of Wrexham to know that the minutes of their School Board are protected with such loyal and vigilant care by Sir Robert Egerton."

SHOULD — GUARDIANS SHOULD POOR-LAW GUARDIANS LUNCH ? At the fortnightly meeting of the St. Asaph Board of Guardians, Mr E. Morgan presiding, with reference to the question of providing hot luncheon for the Guardians on Board days, the Clerk said he had written to the various North Wales Unions on the subject, and had received several replies. Some of the unions, including Ruthin, Carnarvon, Corwen, Llanrwst, Llanfyllin, Portmadoc, Anglesey, New- town and Llanidloes, and Forden provided hot and cold luncheons, whilst other unions, such as Dol- gelley, Pwllheli, Bala, Wrexham, Chester, Conway, and Holywell, made no provision at all.—Mr Ashford (Denbigh) then proposed that a committee be ap- pointed to consider the question of providing a luncheon for the members of the Board at an expen- diture not to exceed the actual cost.—Mr Littler (Abergele) seconded.—Mr Perks said hot luncheons generally had a soothing influence-(Iaughter)-and it might cause them to prolong their deliberations unnecessarily.—Mr LI. Jones Shall we have a toast list ? (Laughter.)—On being put to the meeting, the motion was voted for by all the guardians except Messrs J. Lloyd and S. Perks.

RUTHIN POLICE COURT. < MONDAY.—Before the Rev. the Warden (presiding), Mr J. Watkin Lumley, Mr G. H. Denton, Mr E. 0. V. Lloyd, Mr J. J. Bancroft, Captain F. B. 0. Cole, Dr. J. R. Jenkins, Mr W. T. Rouw, and Mi- W. Graham Rigby. UNLICENSED DOG. Llewelyn Williams, Llanarmon, was fined Is and costs for having in his possession, on the 2nd ult., a dog for which he had no licence. ALLEGED LARCENY. Helen Cordelia Thomas, whose parents leside at Gwersyllt, was charged on remand with having stolen various articles from the Crown Hotel, Llan- degla, near Ruthin.-Her mistress, Mrs Ann Hughes, said the prisoner had been in her service seven weeks. She identified the property alleged to have been stolen, including a claret glass, four cigars, some cigarettes, three stockings, and a pair of old gloves.—P.C. John Austin, stationed at Llandegla, said he went on the previous Wednesday to the Crown Inn, Llandegla. He saw the prisoner in the kitchen alone, and asked her how much money she had when she came from home. The answer was five shillings. He put the statement down, and the prisoner signed it. He next asked the girl to allow him to search her box, and he and Mrs Hughes accompanied her to her bedroom. When thc hx was opened, the articles produced, which v.j identified by Mrs Hughes, were found in it, and also 7s 8d in money. The girl admitted taking the articles, but denied that she had stolen any money. —Sergeant Frederick Woollam, of Ruthin, in whoe custody at the lock-up she had been since the preced- ing Wednesday, said that the prisoner, on Sunday afternoon, sent for him, and told him that she had 6s when she went to the Crown, and that the remainder of the money she had received in payment for drink she had served, and which she had kept for herself. Stephen Potts, ostler at the Crown, identified a purse and knife in the prisoners's box as his pro- perty, and the prisoner was charged with stealing them. The third charge was that the prisoner had taken two caps from the shop of Ann Jane and Alice Parry, Llandegla. The former gave evidence, identifying the caps, and stating that to the best of her belief they had not been sold to the prisoner. Prisoner was committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions, and was admitted to bail in OKe surety 1 of JE5. FURTHER CONVICTIONS FOR RABBIT COURSING. Evan Jones, alias Evan Cae Marion, and Robert Jones, alias Bob Parlour, both of Mwrog-street, Ruthin, were charged with having trespassed in pursuit of rabbits at Pool Park on the 26th ult. Mr Edward Roberts (Messrs Lloyd and Roberts, Ruthin, prosecuted for Mr R. Blezard. Henry Molineux, gamekeeper at Pool Park, stated that on the morn- ing of the day in question he was walking along the road by Pool Park. near the lodge, when he saw Robert Jones in the road with a lurcher dog, and Evan Jones in the cover with nets over several rabbit holes. Evan Jones tried to hide while witness passed and then took up the nets and joined Robert Jones in the road. The bench fined them iEl and costs, each.

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I Football. The Wrexham players visited Chirk on Saturday to play a Welsh League fixture. We understand that the town club have never beaten the Chirk men at Chirk, but they came nry near it on Saturday. Having to go with an early train, a weary hour had to be spent by the visitors. When they did get on to the field, they were kept there waiting by the Chirk players until a quarter of an hour or so after the advertised time. A very high wind, the rain, and the state of the ground were all against anything like football, aud the play at times was like the weather-a bit off. Chirk had the assistance of the wind in the first half, but did not get along well at ail. The Wrexham half-backs played a champion defensive game, while Ball and the backs were also very safe. The teams crossed over with the home side leading by a goal, and it looked very likely that Wrexham, having the wind behind them, would canter home in the second half. They started well and soon got ahead, but the wind and the ground had tired them out. Shortly before the finish Chirk managed to get the ball past the Wrexham custodian, and although the visitors confidently appealed for off-side, tne point was allowed. Thus the game resulted in a draw, and wet skins for the players. Both sides were dissatisfied. with the refereeing, but however much the referee may be in fault it is most disgraceful to give utterance to such filthy language as some of the Chirk spectators did. At a meeting of the Denbighshire and Flintshire Charity Association, at Wrexham, on Monday evening, under the presidency of Mr \V. Pattison, a vote of condolence was passed with Mr J. A. Harrop, one of the vice-presidents, on the death of his wife. At the same meeting, Mr E. Robertshaw, Wrex- ham, was appointed the representative of tHe Association on the Welsh Council, and Wrexham applied for an extension of time in the first round of the cup competition, and it was granted. Although the Druids beat Wrockwardine Wood in the Welsh Cup by seven goals to one, the game was an interestin g one. The Woodmen were a smart lot, but the Welshmen were a better team all round. Windsor Butler, the Druids new centre, and W. Evans, the new centre half, both played a capital game throughout. The home forwards have seldom been seen to such advantage. For the visitors Leece played well in goal, and both backs played a great game, .but the rest of the team were only moderate. We have received a letter from Mr J. T. Clarke Rhos, in which he says :—" In your last week's issue, under the Football Notes, you state that West- minirer Rovers only played eight men against Rhos. This is hardly correct, as they played eight men for five minutes only, the other three men arriving in that time, and they played their full team during the remainder of the game."

OLD COLWTN v. RHYL.-This match in the North Wales Coast League which was to have been played at Old Colwyn, was, owing to the boisterous and wet weather, postponed, it being absolutely unfit to play. HAWARDEN v. BUCKLEY TOWN.—At Hawarden, in the Denbighshire and Flintshire League. In the first half Brett and M. Lewin (two) kicked goals for Buckley. In the second half Brett scored again. Results :-Buckley, four goals; Hawarden, nil. OSWESTRY SCHOOL V. CREWE PREMIUMS.—Played on Saturday at Maesyllan. The weather was very stormy. Rain fell during the greater part of the game, making good combination impossible. Final result-School, nine goals Premiums, none. CHIRK v. SHREWSBURY SCHOOL.-A match between the above teams was played on the School's ground on Thursday afternoon. Chirk arrived with a back and half-back short, and the School supplied the deficiency. An interesting match was witnessed, and at half-time the Schools led by three goals to one. Even play followed in the second half, and the Scholars eventually won by four goals to two. SHREWSBURY SCHOOL T. MANCHESTER WANDERERS. -On the school ground at Shrewsbury. In the first part of thr: game the Wanderers proved themselves too good for the Salopians, and when the interval was announced the visitors led by three goals to one. On resuming, the game was more evenly contested, and the School boys put in some good work. They; failed to score, and the game ended in favour of the Wanderers by four goals to one. CHESTER COLLEGE V. BAXGOR ST. MARY'S COLLEGE. —Played at Chester. Keeley killed off for the College against a strong wind. Brown's final just going wide. Stansfield was forced to concede a corner, which proved fruitless. The visitors pressed, Joynson saving twice. Foster, however, scored clrse in. Allen, sent in a beauty, which was nicely saved by Joynson. Speakman centred, and Halsall scored. Keeley scored again just on time. Final:— College, three goals, Bangor one, WREXHAM RESERVE V. MOLD RED STARS.—This match in the Denbighshire and Flintshire League was played on Wrexham Racecourse on Saturday. Mold favoured with a strong wind opened the attack. Wrexham retaliated, and secured a corner which was nicely taken, and Williams sent through after a couple of responses on the part of the visitors' custodian. Ten minutes later the homesters second point was rushed through. The Stars pressed strongly, and the Wrexham goal narrowly escaped several times. Banners added the Reserves' third goal, and immediately afterwards the fourth goal was registered. Just before the interval Griffiths notched the fifth. Wrexham led at the interval by five goals to none. Final:—Wrexham Reserve, eight goals, Mold Red Stars, nil. WREXHAM OLYMPIC JUNIORS v. GWERSYLLT GLAN LLYN.-Played at Gwersyllt. The sides were very uneven, Gwersyllt being the stronger team. Olympic were without five of their usual players. The interval arrived with the score standing at two goals to one in Gwersyllt's favour. In the second half the Olympic defended grandly, Evans doing wonders in goal. Gwersyllt were unable to penetrate the defence, and the game ended in a win for Gwersyllt by two goals to one. Teams:—Olympic Goal, R. O. Evans backs, G. Lowe and 0. Williams half-backs, J. Williams, W. Davies, and S. Thomas right wing, C. Futrell and W. Stokes left wing, H. Powell and H. Edwards centre, D. Stokes. Gwersyllt Glan Llyn: Goal, Pearson backs, W. Williams and Whitting- ham half-backs, Johnson, Owen, and Mucklestone right wing, Astbury and Blunt; left wing, D. Roberts and F. Williams centre, P. Roberts. OSWESTRY UNITED V. SHREWSBURY TOWN.—A friendly encounter between these teams, in lieu of the Welsh Cup tie Oswestry v. Portmadoc, owing to the latter's scratching, took place on the United ground, Oakhurst-road. on Saturday. Notwithstand- ing the unfortunate state of the weather, a large muster assembled to witness the performance of these rival clubs. Not only was the turf suffering from the recent heavy rain which severely handi- capped the merits of both teams, but the strong wind that prevailed, accompanied by a downpour of rain for the greater portion of the game, made it equally uncomfortable for spectators and players. The leather having been put in motion, soon found ibs way to home quarters, where the wind carried it into totich. A run by Watkins relieved the pressure, but he being robbed of his charge by Morris, Tracey and Gwilliam assumed the offensive. Turner cleared, and the home right forced a fruitless corner. From a free kick close in, Jones's position again most critical, and he was fortunate in not having his colours lowered during his collision with Watkins. The visitors' left, at a rattling pace, changed the venue, and an excellent shot by Tracey was capitally fisted out by Glover. Garrett having been spoiled by Brookfield, R. Parry, from a throw in, caused Jones some difficulty in clearing his lines. Benbow next troubled the visitors' defence, and another free kick was given the invaders within a few yards of Jones, which was safely accounted for by W. H. Ellis, and the leather was taken to the other end, where Bowdler was ruled off-side. After suspension of play, owing to an accident to one of the visitors' forwards, pressure was first brought to bear on the home citadel, when Roberts exhibited some good defence. Benbow shortly after forced the play into the visitors' quarters, and another abortive corner followed. From this the venue was changed, and Glover effected a couple fine saves, but ultimately Gwilliam secured number one goal for Shrewsbury, and four minutes latter C. Bowdler scored a second point for them, after some clever tactics in front of goal by Tracey. M. Parry putting Watkins in possession, the latter player at one time was within an ace of scoring. As the result of some stabborn defence by the brothers Ellis, the ball journeyed to the other end, when Gwilliam scored the third goal for Shrewsbury, and this proved to be the state of the game at half-time.— On resumption of play rain fell heavily. The visit- ing forwards at once assailed the Oswestrians' strong- hold without effect, and the homesters responded to the attack by forcing the warfare to the opposite goal, and secured another barren corner, from which the globe was taken to Glover's vicinity, when Garrett regeistered a fourth point for the Birming- ham Leaguers, and C. Bowdler a few minutes later credited them with a fifth goal. The United now showed signs of distress, and seldom made any material headway, though now and again some spirited efforts were made by individual players, Parry, Benbow, and Watkins being perhaps the most prominent in this direction. The unpropitiolis state of the weather from this to the call of time consider- ably interfered with the work of the exponents of the game, and the play became uninteresting, so much so as to cause several of the spectators to leave the ground. Keeping- up the attack, Tracey scored the sixth goal for the visitors. From the centre kick Sabine steered his charge to withing shooting dis- tance of his opponents' castle without reward. Rogers brought back the glebe, and Gwilliam did the needful, the leather being lodged in the net for the seventh time. rrom this to call of time the Salopians had the best of the argumeut, and three more points were added to their somewhat already heavy score, Garrett being responsible for the eighth, and the brothers Bowdler for the ninth and tenth. Final-Shrewsbury ten goals, Oswestry none. The following were the teams :-Oswestry United—Goal, F. Glover; backs, D. Roberta and J. Brookfield half-backs, W. H. Turner, H. Sabine, and M. Parry right wing, R. Parry and Jones; left wing, A. Watkins and N. Jones centre, F. Benbow. Lines- man, Mr A. England. Shrewsbury Town—Goal, R. Jones backs, A. F. Ellis and G. H. Ellis half- backs, J. Morris, W. H. Ellis (captain), and W. Rogers right wing, E. Bowdler and C. Bowdler left wing, W. Tracey and R. E. Gwilliam: centre, Ganett. Linesman, Colour-Sergeant G. Edwards. Referee, Sir W. H. Gough, Oswestry.

I THE WELSH LEAGUE. I Goals. P. W. L. D. For Agst. Pts. Chirk 8 2 2 4 14 16. 8 Rhos 4. 3. 0 1. 8. 3. 7 Brymbo 4 2 1 1 8. 4. 5 Druids 5 2 2 1 16. 9. 5 Westminster Rovers 6. 1 3 2 13 17. 4 Wrexham 2.. 1. 0. 1. 8. 3. 3 Rhostyllen Victoria.. 3 0 3 0. 3 18 0 WREXNAM V. CHIRK.—These teams met at Chirk, on Saturday. Chirk winning the toss, elected to play with the strong wind behind them. This, however, did not prove of much consequence for the first few minutes, as the visitors had an equal share of the combat, Trevor Owen finishing up with a shot that just missed the mark. After Chirk had cleared a foul close in, they were not long in threatening the visitors' goal, George Williams causing Ball to handle, Trevor Owen sent the leather to Pugh, who made a brilliant ran, but failed to beat Morris. The home forwards were often a source of trouble to Ellis and Samuels, the latter conceding a corner when hard pressed by Owen, which was got away. The visitors, considering the strong wind they had to con- tend with, were playing good football, Harrison, Hughes, and Pugh often getting within shooting distance of Morris. The ball was again taken to the other end, Butler sending in a grand shot, which the visitors' goalkeeper returned. The home forward string were now playing well together, and had not the visitors' defence been of the best description, must have scored on more than one occasion. Chirk did put the ball between the posts, but the point was disallowed for a breach of the off-side rule. After the visitors had paid a short visit to the home quarters, Roberts and Williams, assisted by Owen, worked the ball smartly towards the Wrexham goal, where T. Williams beat Ball with a grand shot. After a brief spell of play in the centre, Locklev and J p.mes again took the ball to the other end, the former send- ing in a splendid shot, which Ball only just managed to clear. Although both teams put in all they knew to score, the interval arrived with the score in favour of Chirk by one goal to none.-On restarting, the home team at once paid a visit to the Wrexham goal, S. Roberts sending in a good shot. The visitors, assisted by the wind, soon made matters uncomfort- able for the home team, and before five minutes had expired in the second portion drew level. Being again on level terms, both elevens fought gallantly to secure the leading point. Roberts and Williams rapidly transferred the ball to the Wrexham end, but could not overcome Ball. At this point the rain was simply pouring down, and the players presented a sorry plight. By and by the visitors' right wing made an attack on the home citadel, and Williams, meet- ing the pass, put his side ahead. Chirk attacked, and drew level, although the Wrexham men maintain that S. Roberts, who scored, was clean off-side. From now to the finish the game was fought out stubbornly, but no further scoring took place. A good game, con- sidering the unfavourable state of the weather and ground, ended in a draw of two goals each. The following were the teams —Chirk Goal, Morris backs, S. Meredith and Roberts half-backs, George Williams, Mates, and Butler right wing, S. Roberts ahd T. Williams left wing, E. James and A. Locklev centre, W. Owen. Linesman, Mr George Owen. Wrexham Goal, Ball backs, Ellis and Samuels; half-backs, Rogers, Robinson, and Stokes right wing, Williams and Harrison left wing, Pugh and Trevor Owen centre, Hughes. Referee, Mr Wilkes, Ruabon.

THE WELSH CHALLENGE CUP. SECOND ROUND. DIVISION I. Carnarvon Ironopolis scratched to Westminster Rovers. Bangor, a bye. DIVISION 11. WELLINGTON V. WELLINGTON ST. GEORGF.'s.-At St. George's, on Saturday. Wellington first had the advantage, and for a time pressed hard. Then St. George's ran to the opposite end and scored a goal. Morris equalised for Wellington, and St. George's scored again. Crossing over Wellington equalised from a penalty, but St. George's got ahead before the finish, and won rather easily. DRUIDS V. WROCKWARDINE WOOD.—This match was looked forward to with considerable interest in the Ruabon district, as the visitors have made wonderful progress during the last few years, notably this season. The heavy rain of Friday and Saturday made the ground into almost a quagmire, and pools of water and mud had to be contended with. The gale which had raged throughout the morning somewhat abated, but prevented many spectators turning out, and there was only a small attendance. The home team winning the toss elected to defend the goal nearest the gate. From the kick off Vaughan shot in, but Leece had no difficulty in saving. The visitors took up the aggressive and forced a corner, which Postle cleared with difficulty. A foul was awarded the visitors in close proximity to the home goal, but C. Thomas effected a capital save. The visitors con- tinued to cause the home defence considerable anxiety, and during a sharp attack Howell scored for them. From the centre kick the Druids at once rushed to the visitors' goal. A shot by Vaughan was isted out by Leece, but T. Davies met the leather and equalised. The visitors, by the aid of Poppet and Johnson, raced to the home end, but C. Thomas cleared, and sent the ball well down, and in defending Duckers conceded a corner. This was well placed by George Owen, and Windsor Butler headed the second goal for the Ancient Britons. The pressure by the home team was now very severe. After some midfield play Vaughan effected a capital run, and having accurately centred, Windsor Butler registered the third goal for the Druids. Biddulph, the visitors' centre half-back, effected a capital run nearly the length of the field, and forced a corner, which was not improved upon, Poppitt popping the ball over the bar. The game was now well contested, and proved fairly exciting. George Roberts and T. Davies on the home left were next conspicuous, and after some tricky work Davies sent the ball into the net, but Vaughan, who was off-side, touched it in its progress, and a goal was not awarded. The game continued fast, and the visitors' defence was severely taxed. George Owen tried another long shot, which took effect. Bould effected a run, which, however, was nipped by Postle, who sent the sphere to the other end, where a sharp attack on the visitors' goal ensued. Poole fouled Vaughan close in goal mouth, but the free kick gave no advantage, Duckers saving at the critical moment. Half-time was now called with the Druids leading by four goals to one. The second half was opened in a most deter- mined manner by the Druids, who at once took the ball to the visitors' goal. T. Davies sent in, but Leece cleverly saved at the expense of a corner. This was safely got away. Excellent combination by the home forwards enabled them to resume a vigorous attack, but Duckers sent them away for a time. T. Davies tricked the visitors' backs, but Leece safely negotiated the well directed shot by that player. The visitors could not now make any headway, and were kept well in their goal. Several shots were sent in, and Leece greatly distinguished himself by his clever goal-keeping. He was, however, ultimately beaten by Windsor Butler, who scored the fifth goal for the Druids. The visitors livened up, and paid a visit to E. Thomas. Howell sent in a capital long shot, but Thomas had no difficulty in clearing, and Postle sent the leather again to the other end. The home team now had the visitors well in hand, and excepting a few breaks away they were never really dangerous. Vaughan, during a sharp attack, scored the sixth goal. Close on time Davies regis- tered the seventh goal, and the Ancient Britons entered the third round by seven goals to one. Teams :—Druids E. Thomas, goal C. Thomas and G. O. Postle, backs D. Evans, W. Evans, and G. Owen, half-backs George Roberts and T. Davies, left wing; Windsor Butler, centre; W. Butler and J. Vaughan, right wing. Linesman, Mr Joe Davies. Wrockwardine Wood Leece, goal Duckers and Poole, backs Kinsey, Biddulph, and Crump, half- backs Howell and Bould, right wing Poppitt, centre Johnson and Morgan, left wing. Linesman, Mr H. Kemstall; referee, Mr F. T. Evans, Wrex ham. DIVISION III. WHITCHURCH v. ABERYSI-NTYTH.-This match, which was played at Whitchurch on Saturday, excited a great deal of interest, and had the weather been favourable the gate would undoabtedly have been a large one. Rain had fallen, almost in torrents, for hours, but fortunately it ceased just as the ball was set in motion, and, notwithstanding a strong diagonal wind, the game was witnessed under pleasurable con- ditions. The Welshmen came over night, and made the Railway Inn their headquarters, and nearly two hundred of their supporters came on Saturday. "Both teams were fully represented, and Wycherley played for Whitchurch for the first time this season. The game was splendidly contested from first to last, and although Aberystwyth was, perhaps, the better com- bination. it would be difficult to tell which was the better team. During the first half the visitors scored once, and only the hardest of luck prevented them doing so again. Whitchurcb also had 11 hard lines once or twice. On crossing each goal was visited in turn. Ere long the game was Aberystwyth 2, Whitchurch 1, and then Whitchurch scored from a penalty, and five minutes from time equalised, amidst great cheering. Before time was called Morr: sent into the net, for the fourth time for the visitors, and Aberystwyth won by four goals to three. Ray was responsible for one goal, and Morris for three, for Aberystwyth whilst Jones, Barnett, and Kenny scored for Whit- church. Portmadoc scratched to Oswestry United. DIVISION IV. Rhayader scratched to Hereford. Aberdare, a bye.— The following clubs are exempt until the fourth round :—Newtown (holders), Wrexham. Brymbo Institute, and Chirk.

WELSH JUNIOR CUP. FIRST ROUND. SHREWSBURY RESERVE V. HJJRSEHAY ALBION.—The holders of the Shropshire Junior Cup came to Shrewsbary, on Saturday, with a splendid're'cord. A perfect hurricane prevailed during the whole game. The Reserve played with the wind in the first half, and failed to score. Crossing over, Horsehay scored the only goal fifteen minutes after the start, and won by one goal to none. Referee, Mr G. A. Doody, Oswestry. .NEWTOW! RESERVE V. ELLESW?.Rli RANGBRS. At Newtown, on Saturday, in wretched weather. R;nn fell nearly throughout the game, and a strong wind blew across the ground. Newtown won the toss. and elected to play with the wind at their backs. A nice combined run from the kick-off enabled Lewis to score in the first half minute. A second was added soon after in a scrimmage. This occurred in the first half. In the second forty-five Ellesmere had a better look in, and scored soon after the start. They failed, however, to add any to their score, and the home team won a well contested game by two goals to one. Buckley Victoria Reserve have scratched to Rho3- robin. Newtown Welsh Warehouse have scratched to Shrewsbury Athletic. The rest of the ties are down for decision on Saturday.

DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE CHARITY ASSOCIATION. DRAW FOR SOAMES' CUP COMPETITION. The draw for the first round of Soames's Cup Com- j petition has resulted as follows I DIVISION I. Westminster Rovers v. Druids. Referee, Mr J Taylor. Wrexham v. Ruabon Albion. Referee, Mr W. H. Cotton. Rhos v. Chirk. Referee, Mr W. Pattison. Rhostyllen, a bye. DIVISION II. Flint v. New Westminsters. Referee, Mr Hugh Roberts. Mold Red Stars v. Rhyl Town. Referee, Mr D. Smith. Buckley Victoria v. Bryinbo Institute. Referee, .Air J. Wilkes. Adwy United, a bye. The ties must be played on December 21st. The first- named clubs have choice of ground, and the kick-off must not be later than 2.30 p.m.

SHROPSHIRE SENIOR CUP. I THE SEMI-FINALS. I The draw for the semi-finals in the above cnp com- J petition is as follows I Shrewsbury Town v. Wellington Town or Oswestry United. Referee, Mr J. Brodie or Mr It. T. Goujih. Ironbridge v. Newport (holders). Referee, Mr R. T. McIU wraith. To be played oh January 18th, in each case on the ground of the first-named. Kick-off not later than 2.15 p.m. In the tie between Oswestry and Wellington Town, which should be played on November 30th, an extension of time has been granted.

I SHROPSHIRE AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. IRONBKIDGE v. HEREFORD. At Ironbridge, on Saturday. Hereford pressed at the outset, and made matters rather warm for their opponents. Hind subsequently scored for the visitors, who put on another shortly after. Ironbridge played up, and Wale shot a beautiful goal. Watkins, after running the length of the field, scored again. The game was vigorously contested, and ended—Hereford, three goals Ironbridge, one. MARKET DRAYTON v. NEWTOWN.—At Market Dray- ton, on Saturday, in boisterous weather, the wind blowing a regular gale. From the outset the Drayton forwards pressed, but it was not until the game was about twenty minutes old that Drayton scored, and this point proved to be the only one gained in this half. The second half was stubbornly fought out, the Welshmen breaking away on several occasions. They could only break through the home defence, however, on one occasion. Drayton succeeded in this half in securing another goal, and when time arrived the score stood at two goals to one in favour of Market Drayton. Results up to and including Saturday last:— Goals P. W. L. D. For Agst. Pts. Market Drayton 7. 5,. 2 0 19 11 10 Hereford 5 4 1 0 19. 7. 8 Welliii,ton St. G'ge's 3. 3. 0. 0. 9. 3. 6 Newtown 5 3 2 0 13 11 6 Wrockwardine Wood 3 1 0 2 4 3 4 Oswestry United. 8. 2. 6. 0 16 21. 4 Ironbridge 4 1 2 I 6. 9. 3 Newport Town. 6. 1 4. 1 11 14. 3 Wellington Town 2. 1 I 0. 5 18. 2 Whitchurch Town 5 0 3 2 4 19 2

SHROPSHIRE JUNIOR CUP. 1 DRAW FOR THE SECOND ROUND. I DIVISION 1. Shrewsbury Post Office v. Shrewsbury Athletic—Re- feree, Mr Nicholls. Shrewsbury Choral Society T. Belle Vue Unity—Mr Baguley. Shrewsbury St. Michael's v. Ellesmere Raigers-.Ilr Sheppard. Whitchurch Victoria v. Shrewsbury Town Reserve—Mr G. A. Doody. Barrack Rovers v. Oswestry United Reserve Mr Anthony, Wem. Snailbeach v. Berrington-Serqcat W. Lee. Ludlow Half-Holiday v. Whitchurch Reserve—Mr J. C. Davies. Ellesmere Shop Assistants v. Pontesbury Rangers-Mr A. M. Jones. DIVISION II. Horsehay Albion (holders) v. Broseley Albion-Mr E Edkins. Ironbridge Reserve v. Bridgnorth-Vr B. Pearce. Dawley Town v. Madelev Institute—Mr F. G. Hamlet. Newport Reserve v. Coailirook-dale-Mr W. Wedge. Trench Druids v. Jaekfield Vietoria-lir H. Done. Ketley United v. Horton Victoriar- Quartermaster- Sergeant Mason. St. George's Reserve v. Newport Half-Holiday-Colour- Sergeant Rutherford. Shifnal Wanderersv. Wellington Post Office and Press -Mr Phillips. To be played on or before November 30th, in each case on ground of first-named kick-off at 3.30 p.m.

SHROPSHIRE JUNIOR LEAGUE. RUABON ALDIOX V. WELSHPOOL.—The above teams met in the above League in Wynnstay Park, on Saturday, and as the visitors managed to defeat the Albion at Welshpool some weeks ago in the same competition, considerable interest was centred in the return visit, and, notwithstanding the counter attraction on the Druids' ground, there was a good number of spectators present. The visitors opened with a sharp attack, but were erratic in shooting. E. Jones raced the leather to the visitors' end, and R. Richards opened the scoring for the home side. The visitors' forwards were put in possession, and exhibited some fair passing, but the home defence proved too good, and no opening could be found. E. Jones again effected a capital run and finished up with an accurate shot, which beat Evans. The same player shortly afterwards placed the third goal to the credit of the home team, and at half- time the Albion men were leading by three goals to none. The second half was opened well in favour of the home team, and after some pretty passing by Richards and Edwards, the former notched the fourth goal. The home players now played a capital game, and kept the visitors' defence hard at work. After a break away by the visitors. E. Jones piloted the leather to the visitors' end, a- ci in defending, Evans fell, and H. Williams placed the fifth point to the credit of his side. From the c- ntre kick, the home forwards were again in evidc ace, and severely taxed the visitors' defence. Edwards sent in a long high shot which Evans failed to reach, and thus the sixth goal was scored. Con- tinuing the pressure, H. Williams registered the seventh goal. Although the visitors made strenuous efforts, the home team had the game well in hand, but could not increase the score, and the game ended in a creditable win for the Albion by seven goals to none. Teams :-Ilxiibon Albion T. Davies, goal Heyward and Nicholas, backs; Samuels, Stubbs, and Price, half-back; E. Jones, Cartwright, J. Edwards, H. Williams, and R. A. Richards, forwards.—Welsh- pool R. Evans, goal Colley and A. Owens, backs E. Parry, T. Jones, and W. Holloway, half-backs Heath. Jarman, W. Davies, G. Owen, and T. Austen, forwards. Referee, Mr Humphreys, Whittington.

THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE. FIRST DIVISION. THE ACCIDENT TO TRAINER, THE WELSH INTERNATIONAL. With the weather so stormy and the going very heavy, Saturday's football in the League Champion- ship lacked the precision that is usually its charac- teristic. The form was not wholly with the book, while the badness of the conditions caused in two instances—these were at Bolton and Burnley—the postponement of the play. Aston Villa's failure to do more than draw with Sheffield United was of much surprise, for the United had mostly fared ill of late, but the Villa had several good men away, and in this fact might be found the cause of the draw. Sunder- land, after having beaten Aston Villa in the previous week, did not maintain their run of success, for they lost to Everton, who have managed to pass Derby County, in consequence of the latter's defeat at Wol- verhampton. As the season advances the Champion- ship grows more than ever interesting. Referring to the accident to J. Trainer, the Welsh International, a writer in a Manchester contemporary says It was with regret that I learned of the accident to Trainer, the Preston North End goalkeeper. The professional association player has been roundly rated during the last decade. The paid exponents of the game have been vilified, as if they were naught but mere plundering, slaughtering, barbarian mer- cenaries of ancient eras, and yet most of us who have known professionals have discovered many worthy men amongst them. James Trainer is one who has commanded respect, and will now be soothed by the sympathy of his many admirers. Well-spoken, well- behaved, always ready to do his duty, modest and skilful Trainer is a man whom Preston North End will deplore during his enforced absence. A speedy and complete recovery is. I am sure, the cordial wish of thp football world." Continuing, the writer says —" I suppose the mishap will be carefully included in the butcher's bill' of the season, but all the same I bid this industrious statistician remember that during all the years Trainer has played for Wrex- ham, Little Lfver, Bolton Wanderers, and Preston North End this is his first really serious mishap." Writing in the Sportin// (Jhronicle on the 20th, J. J. B., well known as the Free Critic says :—It was rnmoured on Saturday night that J. Trainer was dead, but I am pleased to state that it is not true. The popular custodian has, however, received a severe shock, and I should not be surprised if he retired, for he is anything but strong. Results up to date Goals. P. W. L. D. For Agst. Pts. Aston Villa 13.. 8.. 2.. 3. 36.. 19.. 19 Bolton Wanderers 12.. 8.. 3.. 1. 22. 15.. 17 Everton 14.. 7.. 4.. 3.. 31.. 22.. 17 Derby County 11.. 7. 2. 1.. 28. 18. 15 Sheffield Wednesday 11.. 6. 3.. 2.. 22.. 23. 14 Stoke 13. 7.. 6.. 0. 26. 14.. 14 Sunderland 13.. 5.. 4. 4.. 19.. 18.. 14 Blackburn Rovers 10.. 5.. 3.. 2.. 17.. 12.. 12 Preston North End 12. 5. 5.. 2.. 15.. 22. 12 Wolverhampton Wand'rs. 12.. 5. 6. 1.. 27.. 24.11 11.. 4.. 6.. 1..21..24.. 9 Burnlev. 12.. 3.. 6. 3. 12.. 21. 9 Sheffield United' 12.. 4.. 7.. 1. 12.. 23.. 9 Notts Forest.11. 4.. 7. 0. 18.. 21.. 8 West Bromwich Albion 13. 2.. 9. 2.. 15. 27.. 6 Small 10. 2. 8.. 0.. 15.. 33.. 4 Burnley v. Blackburn Rovers, at Burnley, and Bolton Wanderers v. Small Heath, at Bolton, were the postponed ifxtures.

FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD. WELSH JUNIOR CUP TIES (FIRST BOUFCD). Bangor Reserves v. Holywell Carnarvon Reserves v. Llandudno Reserves. St. Asaph Athletic v. Queensferry. Mold Red Stars Reserves v. Westminster Rovers Re- serves. Adwy United v. New Westminster. Buckley Victoria v. Brymbo Reserves. Rhosddu Excelsior v. Ruabon Albion. Rhos Reserves v. Overton Juniors. Wrexham Old Boss v. Rhostyllen Reserves. Wrexham Reserves v. Druids Reserves. Caersws v. Whitchurch Reserves Dawley Town y. Oswestry United Reserves. W elshpool United v. Chirk Reserves. On the ground of the first-name,l clubs. ENGLISH CUP TIES (THIRD ROUND). Crewe Alexandra v. Middleton, at Middleton Glossop North End v. Fairfield, at Glossop. Wrockwardine Wood v. Walsall, at Wrockwardine Wood. Erddig Albion v. Welcome Club, at Erddig Park. Oswestry v. Aberystwyth, at Oswestry. Shrewsbury v. Stourbridge, at Shrewsbury. Newtown v. Wellington St. George's, at Newtown.

THE NORTH WALES PERMANENT RELIEF SOCIETY. MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT. The ordinary quarterly meeting of the Board of Management of the North Wales Permanent Relief Society was held at the Queen Hotel, Chester, on Monday. In the absence abroad of the chairman (Mr Nathaniel R. Griffith), Mr W. F. Butler was elected to preside, and there were also present Major Chlyto;, Messrs W. Ellis, G. J. Findlay, T. Parry, J.P., Ellis Evans (vice-chairman), S. George, J. Lloyd, B. Rowley, D. Griffiths, S. Griffiths, R. Morgan, E. Jones, J. Bowen, R. Jones, J. Williams, T. Hughes, F. H. Hassweil (auditor), and John Harrop and George L. Campbell (secretaries.) Before the usual business was commenced. Major Clayton asked the members of the Board to express their sympathy with no fewer than three of those they were accustomed to meet at this Board, who, since the last meeting, had lost their wives. They were Mr Arthur Harrop, Mr Robert Jones, and Mr John Bowen. Not oniy on behalf of the members of the Board, but indeed of every member of the society were they entitled to express their sympathy. All of them had done good service to the society, and he moved a resolution expressing sincere condolence with them in their sore trouble.—Mr Ellis Evans seconded the propusition and it was briefly Sir)- ported by the chairman, who said he was glad that the members of the Board Wcvo prepared to show that under such terrible visitations they were all united in bonds of the deepest sympathy.—Tha resolution having been passed, Mr John Harrop, on behalf of Mr Arthur HarroD, and Mr Bowen and Mr Jones expressed their thanks to the Board for the sympathy shown them. The quarterly returns submitted, showed that the society numbered 14,059 members at the end of September, an increase of seven on the previous quarter. There had been ten fatal accidents dining the quarter, aud in no fewer than Bit,- of tho cases, the deceased were married men. bringing on the funds nine widows and fourteen children. There were on the funds at the close of the quarter 163 widows and 224 children, and there had been dealt with 690 cases of disablement. The Board dealt with a large number of special cases, and after a long sitting arranged for a special meeting to be held before the close of the year to deal with the reports of the visiting com- mittees, further considering the question of old-age allowances.

a LLANDUDNO AND MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS. The Llandudno District Council his ho!.l a specia meeting to further discuss the question of erecting new municipal buildings. At a meeting recently held the council arrived at a decision to proceed with the buildings at an estimated expenditure of £ 10,SCO, but deferred coming to a final settlement pending an interview with Mr Silcox, the architect, whose plans had been accepted. The architect attended the later meeting, and replying to Mr John Owen, the u.rcuiec stated that the public hall, designed to hold 500 people, might be enlarged to hold 150 more; by tho addition of a gallery. He regarded the buildings as in every way suitable for Llandudno, but regretted that the cost should have been limited to £ 10,000. The council decided to agree to the architect's con- ditions in the event of the work not being proceeded with.

————— 0 ————— I GOVERNMENT AND THE EDUCATION QUESTION. A deputation comprising the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, about a score of bishops, and numerous clergy and laymen of the Church of Eng- land, waited upon Lord Salisbury and the Dake of Devonshire on Wednesday, to urge the needs and claims of voluntary schools. The Duke of Devon- shire said that he saw no departmental objection to the abolition of the 17s 6d limit, or the exemption of all elementary school buildings from rating. Lord Salisbury said the working of the Compulsory Educa- tion Act had controverted fundamental principles of English legislation and administration, inasmuch -is it had introduced a machinery seemingly destined to remove schools where a parent could find the re- ligious education he desired, and thus entailed serious disabilities upon the holding of certain religious views. From the point of view of equal religious liberty, the Government desired to assist tho voluntary schools, and what the Government could do they must do quickly.

HOLYWELL. THE SCHOOL BOARD.-The first meeting of the newly elected Board was held on Tuesday, all tho members being present.—Mr Gratton Thomas pro- posed, and Mr Joseph Jones seconded the appoint- ment of Mr Evan Bryan as chairman of the C"irt for the ensuing six years.-Upozi the proposition being put to the vote all voted for Mr Bryan except Mr Samuel Jones (who headed the poll at the election), who declined to vote.—Mr Bryan suitably acknowledged the compliment, and then proposed Mr Joseph Jones as vice-chairman, which was seconded by Mr Robert Fotllke.-Upon a vote, only three of the members of the Board voted for Mr Jones, who declined to vote for himself. Mr Hum- phreys also refused to vote for Mr Jones, as h"id not think it right, taking things according to ..I.ir merits."—The Clerk stated then. Mr Jones must be elected by a majority of the Board, and uitinmely the difficulty was got over by Mr Jones voting for himself,—Mr Samuel Jones was then proposed and seconded as chairman of the school management committee; whereupon the Chairman proposed, .13 an amendment, that Mr Humphreys be appointed, so as to give Bagillt a share of the honours."—Mr Humphreys declined the office, and Mr S. Jones was then declared elected by the chairman, but he also declined to accept the office. Mr Foulkes was then proposed to the office, and accepted it under pressure. I COUNTY COURT. At the Holywell County Court, on Tuesday, there was a case set down for hearing in which Robert Roberts, a Bagillt collier, sued Francis Hughes, Sea, View Cottage, Bagillt, for X3 3s Id. the value of a quantity of clothing alleged to have been disposed of by him belonging to the plaintiff. Upon the case being called on, Mr Smith, who represented the plaintiff, said he had sent word to him that he had injured his eyes at Bettisfield Colliery the previous night and could not appear. Under those circum- stances he asked for the case to bs adjourned.—Mr Bromley, who appeared for the defendant protested against that being done, as he was informed that the plaintiff was drank that morning in Bagillt, going about with a paper stuck in his hat, and shouting Holywell County Court to-day." (Laughter.) LIo thought Mr Smith should bring some eTideuce in support of nis application.-His Honour I think "0, to. I must have some better reason for his absence than that.-Mr Smith I have received a message from a woman in court that he hurt his eyes la3t night at Bettistield.-His Honour We have later information of him than that. (Roars of laughter.)— Mrs Jones, the woman referred to by Mr Bromley, entered the witness-box, and said she saw the plaintiff in Bagiilt that morning. He was very drunk indeed, looking awful, with a paper stuck in his hat." (Renewed laughter.)—Mr Bromley What paper ?-The Witness I suppose someone put it there for fun. His Honour struck out the case,-Claude Ginnett, the well-known circus proprietor, was sued by Thomas Jones, coal dealer, Mostyn, for S5 damages caused to the piaintiff's donkey and cart through the negligence of his servant. It appeared that in August last the defend- ant's circus was travelling through North Wales, and on the 8th the vans were being driven along the high- way near Mostyn. The plaintiff's donkey and cart were coming in the opposite direction, and the boy in charge drew up to the side of the road to allow tho vans to pass. Seven of the vans p issed him safely, but the eighth ran into the cart and smashed it to pieces. The driver of the van was asleep at his post. —After hearing the evidence, his Honour Sir lloratio Lloyd entered judgment for the plaintiff for the amount claimed.-The defendant did not appear, nor was he represented.

TRYDDYN. TEMPERAKCE.—A meeting was held on Monday in the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, under the auspices 9f the Lesswood, Tryddyn, and Nerquis Temperance Union. Mr William Goodwin, Penstryt, presided.* Addresses were delivered by Mr David Jones Hartsheath, and the Rev. William Williams, C.C., ,tatiis, C. C (Gwilym ap Gwilym ap Leyn), the latter gentleman ably filling, at a very short notice, the place of the Rev. Philip Williams, Westeyan minister, Leeswood, who wa.s prevented attending.

JOHNSTOWN. INTERESTING PRESENT.TION.lir O. Llewelyn, was the recipient on Saturday, of a presentation which took the form of a handsome Malacca cane, silver- mounted, and with ivory handle, together with a p ur of gold spectacles, subscribed to by the workmeeilnd officials of the Hafod Brick and Terra Cotta Works Ruabon, as a mark of the esteem in which ho was held on the occasion of his retirement from the post of manager, which position he had held for a. number of years. The interesting ceremony took pk-e at his residence, and Messrs W. Jones, and T. Andrews together with the hon. secretary of the presentation committee, made the presentation on boh alf of the subscribers, and in doing so, delivered very ?ppro- priate speeches.—Mr Llewelyn afterwards, in fe4iner terms, acknowledged the presentation.

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