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MARCH 7, 1891. Bay of Biscay," Miss Me T. the programme Rowlands song, Caller Herrin," Welch "The Village Blacksmith," John and Davies violin Miss solo. Mr T. Cropper Needles Pins," Griffith; The Many Changes," hat," Mr Mr W.

W. Hopwood Davies Tom did Bowling," you Mr buy T. that Rowlands Home, sweet home," Miss Welch duet, Davies All's Well," Mr T. T. Rowlands and Me John violin solo, Mr Cropper "The nearest Mr way," Miss Griffith The chief The mate's story," Mr John Davies I'm all right." Mr four jolly amithe," W.

Hopwood W. Davies. Miss Emma Jane Taylor, Miss Kesiah Griffiths, SLe Welch, and Mr Robert Lewis acted as accompanists. LLANGOLLEN. LOCAL BOARD, Mr Lloyd Jones, in the chair, the Rev, E.

R. James, Mr R. Evans, Mr J. E. Jones, and Mr J.

P. Davies; Mr Hughes, Mr David Parry, Mr T. Rogers, Mr Pryce Foulkes Jones, acting clerk, and Mr Kendrick Jones, surveyor. THE COUNTY BRIDGES. A letter was read from the County Council, accepting the terms offered by the Board in their letter of December 15th; with reference to the repair of the county bridges.

The Clerk said the terms were that the, County Council was to repay the exact amount expended upon the bridges by the Board. It was very near the end of the financial year, and the question was whether it would not be well to let the matter stand over for a short time and start at the beginning of the year. The Board had had a special meeting with reference to the matter in December last, and he could not say where the delay had been. The Surveyor said that unless they got some wet weather, it would be folly to put any metalling down. The Dee bridge was rather bad at present.

The other bridges did not require attending to so much. The Chairman said he thought it would be well if the Surveyor was to attend to the matter, as soon as the weather was favorable. The Surveyor said he would do so. THE ALLEGED DANGEROUS FENCE NEAR BACHE MILL. A letter was read from the Main Roads Committee of the County Council, with regard to the alleged dangerous fence near Bache Mill, stating that the Committee had come to the conclusion, after hearing their surveyor, that there was no necessity for the Council to interfere in the matter.

The Surveyor said he had not met the surveyor of the County Council. The Rev. E. R. James said the fence was not only dangerous one, but it was an encroachment on the public rights.

Nothing was said in the letter with reference to the encroachment. The Clerk said both matters had been pointed out in the letter to the County Council. The Rev, E. R. James said he understood the sutveyor was a new man.

He would know nothing about the history of the place. Mr Rogers said it was very clear that there had been an encroachment upon the road. The Rev. E. R.

James proposed that the Clerk be instructed to write again to the County Council, an encroachment upon the public rights, and suggestcalling attention on to the fence as being dangerous and ing that their surveyor or a deputation should meet the Works Committee and the Surveyor of the Board on the spot. Mr J. P. Davies seconded, and it was agreed to. THE WATER SUPPLY.

The Works Committee reported that they had received a petition, signed by the residents in Abbeyroad, complaining of the water supply. The Clerk read letters from Mr Samuel Hughes, of Plas Teg, aud Mr Joseph Edwards, of Plas yn Ddol, also complaining of the water supply. The Chairman said it was stated that a proper supply could not be got at the Hospital. The Surveyor said he had carefully examined the main along Abbey-road, but he Wa8 unable to find any trace of a leakage. Since the frost had gone the weather had been very dry, and that had no doubt affected the pressure.

There might be a leakage, but he had been unable to find it. Mr J. P. Davies believed there was a serious leakage somewhere between his house and the houses in Abbey-road, because he had plerty of water at his house. Mr Price Evans said there were great complaints with reference to the water supply, all over the town.

The Surveyor said that in many cases the poor supply was due to the bad service pipes. After further discussion, the Surveyor said that the month of dry weather after the severe frost had affected the water supply considerably, and they were running short of water. The Chairman thought they had a sufficient supply of water for the town. About five years ago, the water was tested, and it was found to be sufficient dr to supply a place three times as large as Llangollen. Of course, the population had since increased, and the pipes were, no doubt, getting worse every, year.

Mr Hughes thought it would be much better if they gave more attention to the water supply, and spent more money upon it. The Surveyor was finally instructed to test the water at Abbey-road, and it was decided to hold a special meeting of the Board on the 19th inst. It was also decided to leave over the final adoption of the estimate until the special meeting. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER. Dr.

Drinkwater, the medical officer, presented lengthy annual report, in which he stated that the number of deaths during the year had been fifty-six, giving a death-rate of per thousand. Twenty-eix of the deaths were of persons above sixty years of age. The births numbered seventy-two, giving a rate of twenty-three per thousand. The water of the town was of good quality, but the quantity was slightly deficient in very dry seasons. For the last ten years there had not been a single case of smallpox, nor had there been a single case of typhus or typhoid fever during the whole of last year.

Dr. Drinkwater strongly recommended the erection of public slaughter houses. On the motion of Mr J. P. Davies, seconded by Mr R.

Hughes, a warm vote of thanks was accorded to Dr. Drinkwater for his valuable and thoroughly exhaustive report. ITINERANT AUCTIONEERS. A letter was read from Mr T. A.

Waltho, nant of one of the Market Hall shops, complaining that on Saturday night the Board's surveyor had allowed an itinerant auctioneer to sell goods in front of his shop of the same kind as those he sold himself. -All the members considered it was very unfair. -The Sarveyor explained that he had no option in the matter, as the Board permitted it. -On the motion of Mr Hughes, seconded by M- Rogers, it was resolved that no sales be allowed to take place there in future. THE VACANCY ON THE BOARD.

Mr Thomas Roberts, flannel manufacturer, was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his brother, Mr H. Roberts. THE COMING ELECTION. Mr Robert Hughes was appointed returning officer for the forthcoming election. MOLD.

MARCH FAIR. -The fair held 011 Wednesday was, for the time of the year, unusually small, and the prices were those of recent ones, special change being observable in either stock or 'other kinds. Pigs showed a slightly upward tendency, notwithstanding the large supply. At the Mart, in Grosvenor-street, Mr J. E.

Davies had a very full sale, and prices were decidedly of an upward tendency, with a greater buoyancy of feeling than has been noticeable for some time. DEATH or MR WHITAKER. -This gentleman, who has only resided in the district for years, died after a short illness on Wednesday morning. He was a native of Liverpool, where, years ago, he carried on the business of a broker. Subsequently he went out to the United States and la terly to Canada.

He then returned to the old country, and in May, 1989, went to live at Bryn Bellan, Gwernaffield, coming down to Grosvenor-street about the new year. Last week he journeyed to Aberdare, in South Wales, and he said he believed he was put to sleep in damp bed. In any case he was seized on his return with a severe attack of inflammation of the lungs, which, despite all medical assistance, grew upon him, and he sank on Monday morning. He had a rough exterior, but was of a very kindly disposition, becoming much liked as he became better known, HIGHWAY ordinary meeting was held on Wednesday. the following wardens being present Mesars Thomas Parry, Lygan Lan, chairman Rev.

W. Williams, Nannerch; J. Mansbridge, Arddvnwent E. Ingman, Leeswood W. Blackwell, Kelsterton O.

Ellwood, Golftyn; T. Sunderland, Wepre; J. Lloyd, Gwernafheld J. Parry, Leadbrook Davies, Soughton A. T.

Keene, clerk and E. Roberte, surveyor. -The Clerk reported that the amount at the bank to the credit of the Board was £102 8:11. Some arrears of calls were still outstanding, bat of not a very serious amount, the largest being the parish of Northop, which was £120. The Clerk said he had received notice of a deputation being sent in reference to the road from the Board Schools, Buckley, to the railway etation at Padeswood, but no one had turned up 80 he supposed the idea would be given up.

There was nothing very special to do except to see that the wages were correct and signed, and to appoint a special mn-eting of the Board to be held just before the 25th of March, 80 as to receive and pass the accounts for the year. It was agreed the special meeting should be held on the 24th March. FINANCIAL REFORM. -The Rev. J.

D. Alford, of Birmingham, delivered his second lecture on Financial R-form, on Tuesday evening, when the chair was taken by Mr Alderman Edwards, Chairman of the Liberal Association. The audience was more select than large, and in introducing the lestarer, the Chairman said the objects of these lectures were chiefly educational, and in these days when the public WAS awakening to the importance of education, higher, intermediate, and elementary, it was not out of place that their political education should be seen to as well. With respect to the bearings of fuance to politics, Mr Alford could give them a good deal of instruction, and he asked for him a patient and sympathetic bearing. Me Alford than delivered a.

most instructive and interesting lecture, referring tothe vagaries of the pension list and to the inequalities and injuetice of the mode of the adjustment of the land tax and local assessments, A vote of thanks to the lecturer was moved by the Rev. Thos. Shankland, and seconded by Mr David Jones, and passed with acclamation. This the lecturer acknowledged, and moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which was seconded by Mr Alderman Parry. A SURGEON'S -At Chester Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, before the Registrar (Mr P.

M. Preston), Dr. Edward Williams, Mold, appeared for his adjourned public examination. Mr Marston represented the debtor, and Mr J. P.

Cartwright a creditor. The examination was adjourned in order that the debtor might file, on or before Febraary 21st, number of including an accouat of his transactions with his sister. -The Official Receiver said the only attempted compliance with that order ont having an account of what had passed between one material feature in the bankruptcy, and it was was the furnishing of what were purported to from the previous examination that the a transactions be two accounts of receipts and expenditure for 1889-90, which were received that morning. He gathered between bankrupt and his sister appeared to be the almost imposgible to examine those transactions with. them.

Altogether there was about £690 to be counted for in the year 1890-Mr Cartwright did not he had ever seen a more flagrant dieregard of I of Al. mo Tie of THE WREXHAM that the whole of the debt had been cancelled several tradesmen agreeing to accept half the settlement of their old claims against the (Applause.) DEFAULTING RATEPAYERS. It was announced by Mr T. C. Jones, the Treasurer, that £36 19 10d was still outstanding the borough rate.

It was agreed at the last that the defaulters should be proceeded against, since then £30 had been paid. -Mr Ezia proposed an amendment that another meeting committee should he held, and a chance given Mr Edward Robert; by the BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. sum in DEATH or Me J. ARTHUR JONES. -The death of Council.

Mr J. Arthur Jones, second son of Mr George Jones, bead gardener, Beymbo Hall, is announced from London. Me Jones' son was employed in business Borough there, and was in the act of crossing one of the busiest in crossings, when he was struck down by a four wheeler, meeting which ran over him, seriously injuring his chest and and shoulders. He was immediately taken to St George's Roberts Hospital, where every care and attention of the stowed, but he succumbed to his injures on Tuesday. to the The body will be brought to Brymbo for interment.

Mr Great sympathy is felt for the familly. ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, THIRD EDITION. CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. SPECIAL SERVICES. -A few months ago the memorial of the new schoolroom, adjoining the English Independent Chapel, Cefn, was laid by Mrs Nathanael Buckley, of Manchester, assisted by Mr and Mrs Morgan, and Mr W.

Summers, M.P. for EmbolDen etc. On Sunday the first of of opening services was commenced. The C. Evana, the late pastor, but Sowerby, York shire, preached to crowded congregatione.

MISSIONARY -An interesting missionary meeting took place at Penybryn Methodist Chapel on Wednesday evening, under the presidency of the Rev. P. Ellie. The object was to reward with suitable books the Sunday School children, who had succeeded in collecting a certain amount towards the Foreign Mission Funds. Messre Encouraging addresses were delivered by President, Hugh Davies, J.

Price, Mr two. Ellis, Garth, made the presentation to the children. Songs were rendered by Mesars Enoch Jones, H. Roberts, and H. E.

Eaton, CONCERT AT CEFN MAWR. On Tuesday evening a grand concert given at the Baptist Tabernacle, in aid of the chapel funds. It is not often that professional singers are engaged for concerts in this neighbourhood, and the efforts of the committee of this concert were well rewarded by a large and appreciative audience. The chair was taken by Dr. Davies, Llangollen College, who, in his address, allu led to the Welsh as a nation that should be proud of its productions in music and poetry.

He criticised the tendency at the present day to introduce so many English subjects to the National Eisteddvod, which was a pure and Welsh establishment. (ApThe artistes engaged for this concert wereplause.) Soprano Miss Eleanor Jenkins, R.A.M. (and at present contralto: a Mirs pupil Kitkham Jones; tenor: Ens Morlais of Mr F. St. John Lacy, Lindon) baritone: Mr R.

Emlyn Davies. This concert had to with an unusual amount of been looked forward interest. Much had been heard of Miss Jenkins, and everyone was anxious to hear her sing. She possesses voice of excellent quality, and at the close of the a universal belief that she was one of concert it was the best and sweetest ever heard in this the sopranos She well deserved the encores which she neighbourhood. received every time she sang.

Mrs Kirkham Jones was unable to sing on account of 8 cold, suitable substitute WAS found in but very Miss Emily Wright, who sAng with great feeling. Los Morlais, who is a well-known Davies's tenor, well received, his rendering of W. Was byddai'n haf hyd gained for him a well- his na deserved encore. Mr R. Emlyn Davies was in best form, and sung The captain's daughter" (R.

Hughes) in good style. Miss Harris, Plas-yn-wern, accompanied with great ability and success. The instrumental duet by Miss Bertha Bowen (piano), and Mr J. Goronwy Bowen (violin), proved a great success, and were loudly applauded. The following was the programme address pian forte solo, Miss Harri- soug, Dim ond deiler, Ens Moriais song.

Miss Emily Wright song, Beloved old mill (encored) Miss Eleanor Jenkins violin solo, Mr J. Goronwy Bowen; song, 66 Merch cadhen," Mr R. Emlyn Davies song, By the fountain," Eos Morlais duet, In the dusk of the twilight "(encored), Miss Eleanor Jenkins and Mi-5 R. Wright harmonium solo, Mr J. Davies Fong, Teyrn dydd (encored), Me Emlyn Davies; pong.

Chwifo'r cadach gwyn (encored), Miss Eleanor Jenkins; song, na byddai'n haf 0 hyd (encored) Eos Morlais violin solo, Bohemian Master J. Goronwy Bowen song, Miss Wright duet, Flow, gentle Deva (encored), Eva Morlais and Mr Emlyn Davies SOUK, Only to say good-bye," Miss Eleanor Jenkins finale, God save the Queen." CHESTER. CHESTER CATTLE FAIR, THURSDAY. -There WA3 not a very large fair at Chester to-day, but the supply was more than sufficient for the small attendance of buyers, There were no fat cattle on offer. Prices showed material alterations from last fair.

Quotations Milch cows, £16 10: to £22 512 to £14 104 stirks £7 to £9 calves, £14 to £16. There a were no sheep in the market. EXTENDING THE FREE -A Local Government Board inquiry WAS held at the Town-Hall on Friday by Cel. Charles Henry Luard, E. as to the application made by the Town Council for permission to borrov £1 000 in order to complete the extension of the Free Public Library.

Mr S. Smith (town clerk), on behalf of the Corporation, gave a short account of the history, progress, and present financial position of the institution. If the application to borrow a sum of £1,000 were sanctioned the principal and interest would be repaid in forty years. He quoted statistics to show that since Mr William Brown, during his mayoralty in 1887-88, gifted the new reading-room at a cost of £1.676 17: 4 there had been a considerable in the demand made by the public on the institutior. No further evidence was called, as there was no opposition ty the application MALPAS.

THE SMITHFIELD. Tuesday Mr Lloyd sold by auction 86 cattle, 97 calves, 54 sheen, and 327 pigs. Trade was first-class throughout. Beef 641 to 741, mutton 84d to 941, bacon pigs 8: to 8: 31, veal 81 to several calves making £5 to £6 each. THE GRANGE DAIRY STOCK.

-On Wednesday Mr Lloyd held invat cuccessful sale for the executors of the late Mr Geo. Blantern. A numerous company attended to partake of a substantial luncheon, and to witness the dispersion of a most useful collection of stock. Prices were highly satistactory. The beat dairy cows made the following prices- £21 10, £22 £22 10-, £23 5, £23 10, £23 153, £24, and up £27.

the latter being purchased by Mr John Johnson, Wharford Hall, near Allerley Edge. The bulls made £20 and £23 103; two-year-old heifers £14 10g to £17 5. The twelve yearling heifere, seld in one lot, made £8 153 each. The implements sold extraordinarily well, as the following prices will show Turnip drill £4 weighing machine £4, mowing machine £16 horse rake £10, hay tedder £10 Cambridge roller £7 103, drill plough £4 10, harvest cart £15 lurry 420. The dairy vessels made over new prices.

The vats averaged 14. 61 per pair, and the four presses made £4 153 each. On the whole it WAR allowed to be the best sale held in Cheshire this season. HOLY WELL. ompleted.

HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. ST. CYNFARCH'S CHURCH. -Collectiona were made here on Sunday last in aid of the Church Pastoral Aid BOARD OF GUARDIANS. -The fortniglt'y meeting was held on Friday, Mr James Reney (vice-chairman) presiding, when the Clerk submitted the estimate of the union expenditure for the ensuing half-year.

The total of the general estimate was £8.956, against £8,628 in the corresponding period of last year. He explained that last year they had to pay a county rate of £3,208, instead of the estimated amount of £2,009, and they had calculated in the present estimate upon the former amount. The amount required for rural sanitary purposes was £269. Cheques were drawn for £413, leaving a balance of £780 at the the me ting of the Rural Sanitary Authority attention Was called to the insanitary state of Pierce's-tow, Bagilit, which one of members stated was simply abominable, and a disgrace to a civilised community. There was a mountain of filth accumulated at the hack of the houser, and the pigstyes were right up against the house doors.

-The inspector received peremptory orders to clear away the whole of the nuisance. -It was decided to take steps r. 'It supply the village of Gwespyr with water. WAS reported that the extension of the 1-Mostyn water supply was now practically Society. intention THE of RECTOR.

preaching -Rev. his John farewell Rowlands announced the first his sermon on Sunday in the next month. SCHOOL -The scholars of Abermorddu Board School underwent their government examination on Tuesdav. Mr T. Morgan Owen, H.M.I., and Mr Edward Morris, BA, being present.

There were close upon 270 children presented for examina- tion. OSWESTRY. ALSO PAGE 6 ACTION AGAINST THE CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS CoMPANY. -At Shrewsbury Aseiz9s, on Thursday, before Mr Justice Hawkins, John Cottam, surgeon dentist, Oswestry, sued the Cambrian Railways Company for £100 damages for personal injuries sustained through the defendant's negligence. Plaintiff said he was in the habit of visiting Ellesmere professionally every Tuesday.

On October 7th, 1890, he went to Elles. mere and returned at eight in the evening, and as he was making his way from the train through the waiting ing room into the road he caught his foot in a weigh. machine and injured the toes of his left foot. The machine to his knowledge had been there for twenty-two hearing evidence and speeches of counsel, his Lordship said it was clear there had been 10 negligence on the part of the Cambrian Railways Company. Plaintiff made no complaint, There although he had voice enough to swear.

(Laughter.) would be judgment for defendant. -Judgment for defendants was returned by the A MARCH FAIR SWINDLER -Arthur Jounson, who jury. said he was an acrobat hailing WAS charged by means Supt. Langford with practicing gates from Peterborough, chance by of offering rings for sale, said to contain threepenny pieces. -Sentenced to one month's imprisonment and ordered to pay the costs, 14, 63.

ENTERTAINMENT. -A most successful entertainment was given by the clerks of Mes re. Minshall and Parry Jones' office, Osweatry, assisted by Miss Mary Parry, Osweatry, in aid of the Bronygarth British Workmen. Mc J. Parry Jones presided, and the following took part -Messre, Pugh Parry, H.

and B. W. Ollerhead, Miss Parry, Mr J. Parry Jones, Howard Evans, J. R.

Jones, A. H. Cotgreave, W. Minshall, and W. H.

Davies. SERVICE OF SoNG. -On Thursday evening a well. attended coffee supper and service of song was given by the Oswestry choir in the English Wealeyan C'hapel. The service of song was entitled Eva Uncle Tom's and was illustrated with beautiful magic lantern views.

There was a good attendance. FOOTBALL. -TAILORS V. GROCERS. This match, played on Thursday afternoon on the Cricket Field, resulted in a win for the Tailors by four to three goals.

LAVISTER. ENTERTAINMENT. On Friday evening Messrs. Francis and Hughes, Wrexham, exhibited their wellknown lime light lantern to a large audience. The pictures were excellent.

ROSSETT. NEW CHURCH. -The decision of the committee to proceed with building operations at once gives great satisfaction. ARCHDEACON -The Ven. Archdeacon Howell, of Wrexham, preached a powerful sermon in the Parish Church on the taking for his text 3rd verse 13th of Luke.

He was listened to with marked attention. POSTAL IMPROVEMENT. -An afternoon delivery of letters commenced on Monday, which will doubtless be greatly appreciated. Our rural postman will perhaps in future be recognised in the G.P.O. uniform.

If the officials would farther confer a boon upon the inhabitants by granting them a morning despatch they would receive the thanks of many. HOLT AND FARNDON. SOCIAL GATHERING. -An interesting meeting took place on Monday evening at the Presbyterian Schoolroom, when the majority of the members partook of tea and currant bread. After tea there was a versation about the financial state of the church, in which several took part.

Hymns were sung and addresses given by the young men on spirital topics. RUABON. COTTAGE HOSPITAL. Mrs Harris, Plasywern, Herald, generously and contributes Liverpool Weekly weekly Courier. Mrs Harris' Bits, Christian kindness is highly appreciated.

EXCELLENT -Last week, 8 collection was made amongst the of the Vauxhall Colliery Company, Limited, for the Ruabon Cottage Hospital. The creditable sum of £20 was taken. READWORKING MEN'S LITERARY INSTITUTE AND ING RooM -On Monday evening, Mr Bartley was appointed hon. secretary, in the place of Mr J. W.

-Mr Wm. Hall, who has been teleLloyd, who has left the neighbourhood. this station for eight years, has been clerk at Wrexham, Mr Hall comgraph clerk at appointed goods menced his new duties on Monday. FAIR. -On Friday young pigs realised good prices the demand being in excess of the supply.

A smal, trade was also done in cattle. The village was thronged with pleasure seekers in the evening. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. -Miss S. Morrish Monday conducted the weekly Band of Hope meeting on and a very interesting programme W88 succegefully carried out.

-In the schoolroom on evening another of the series of lectures on Monday History of the Reformation" W88 given by the Pastor. The attendance was good. Mr J. W. Ellis accompanied the singing.

Mr Chisholm presided. Friendly SOCIETIES. -At a general meeting of the Foresters and Oddfellowa' Societies, on Saturday evening, in the Wynnstay Arns, it was decided to amalgamate in a grand on Whit Monday, in honor of the birth of the heir of Wynnstay. It was also unanimously decided to join together for two years in these events. Mr C.

Davies (Foresters) and Mr Careless (Oddfellows) have the arranging of the preliminaries. SAD DEATH THROUGH BLOOD POISONING. During the latter part of last week Mrs Franke, the wife of Mr Franke, The Vaults, Bridge-street, scratched her finger with a pin, and the wound being slight, little notice was taken of it. Shortly afterwards, however, blood poisoning set in, which proved fatal to the unfortunate sufferer about eleven o'clock on Monday evening. ST.

ASAPH. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. -On Monday there were no police cases. Col. Hore allowed an extension of houra to the Kinmel Arms, and 1 that disposed of all the business.

DENBIGH. HONORS FOR DENBIGH the Llandudno local Eisteddvod on Monday, out of five events by Denbighites, they were successful in four. The male voice party under Mr Robert Jones, took first honors in the rendering of Meib Don." A quartelt composed of Misses Marie Thomas, Jennie Jones, Messrs Batley and Davies, won the first prize. Mr T. C.

Jones was first in tenor solo, and Mr R. T. Williams won second. Mra T. Jones won first prize for fancy needlework.

The choirs were met at the station at 11 o'clock, and the town band headed the procession to the Cross in High-street. The mayor congratulated the successful competitors. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES COURT. -On Friday, before the Mayor (Capt. Wynne Edwards), Dr.

Lloyd Roberts, Alderman T. J. Williams, and E. T. Jones, Esq.

The only cases before the Court were those relating to three men charged by P.C. Farrel, with being drunk and disorderly, Percival Bell, farmer, Nantglyn, was fined 5s and costs. Robert Griffiths, shoemaker, Henllan-street, 23 61 and Richard Williams, miller, Brookhouses, 2s 61 and costa. DISTRICT C.M Monday evening the meeting of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodista, Denbigh District, was held under the presidency of Mr Thomas Roberta, High-street, at the Vron Chapel. There was a good attendance.

The hon. sec, Mr D. Williams, read the accounts, and the vi itants for the visitation of the churches were appointed as follows The Reva. William Owen, Jonathan Jones, Mr Price Jones, Love Lane, and Mr Hooson. Welcome was given to the new pastor at Llanefyd1, the Rev.

John A stirring address was delivered by the R. v. R. Williams. B.A., Towyn.

A SUCCESSFUL On Friday evening a successful concert was held at the Assembly Rooms. The Mayor (Capt. T. A. Wynne Edwards) presided over a very large attendance.

The object was provide funds for Mr T. R. Jones' choir to compete at L'andudno on the following Monday. An Irish air by Messrs T. Bartley, R.

Jones, T. R. Jones, and R. Daviea, elicited loud applause. Miss Marie Thomas in To-morrow will do 99 gained an enthusiastic encore.

She responded with How did I get my Uncle John." Mr T. R. Williams possesses a sweet tenor voice. Miss Jennie Jones and Miss Thomas gained an encore for In the dusk of the twilight." Misses Jones and Thomas and Messrs Bartley and Davies sang in splendid style a Welsh quartett by Dr. Parry it WAS loudly applau led.

Miss Thomas charmed the audience with Alone on the Raft." The Caledfryn Choral Union, ninety-nine performers, under the baton of Mr T. R. Jones, sung with wonderful skill the difficult competitive piece, Canwn Ganiad Newydd (Dr. Parry.) At its conclusion they were cheered with round after round of applause. The Male Voice Party sang Meib Don with good effect.

Mr Robert Jones conducted. The Mayor proposed a vote of thanks to the performers, which was carried. Alderman Thomas Gee proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor, and expressed his pleasure at seeing the Mayoress in his company. 'The motion wAS carried with applause. THE EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT.

APPRENTICES AND THEIR INDENTURES. On Friday, in response to a requisition from tradesmen and arsistants, the Mayor called a meeting of the shopkeepers at the Council Chamber. There was A moderate attendance. His worship explained the objects (f the meeting, and thought there W39 nothing lost to the shopkeepers by granting the holiday. There was 0 Bill before Parliament which would compel business estab i hments to be closed one day a week at one o'clock.

They wished to forestall that. He thought the holiday had been beneficial to all concerned. Alderman T. J. Williams wrote saying he would agree to close at four o'clock, and at no other time.

He was afraid more holiday would have bad effects, as he had seen apprentices smoking pipes in the streets contrary to their indentures. Mr J. 0. Jones, grocer, wrote saying he would agree with the majority, but the chemists must close. (Laughter.) Mr Yates spoke on behalf of the assistants, saying they were obliged for past favors, and hoped the masters would allow them to close at 1 o'clock as was done in other towns of a similar population.

-Mr Thomson supported the appeal for the assistants.Mr Mellard thought a canvass of the town should be made. He was in favor of one o'clock, because the could present time of closing at four WaS useless. They get away nowhere, and if they were going to have a holiday, why not have a proper Jones, watchmaker, seconded, and said in South Wales it continued all the year round. -Mr Robert Owen proposed, and Mr Evans (Chirk sho; seconded, that the time for closing remain as heretofore, at four o'clock. -Mr Davies, cabinet maker, proposed three o'clock, and Mr James Green seconded, saying that there was very little business done in the town after Wednesday, market day.

On being put to the meeting three voted for four o'clock, Messrs R. Owen Hughes (chemist), and Evans (Chirk shop) eight voted for three o'clock, and seven for one o'clock. The three o'clock movement carried. A vote of thanks to the Mayor concluded ideas, proceedings. CYMMAU.

SUDDEN DEATH OF A FARMER. Saturday morning this quiet neighbourhood was very much Farm, surprised had to died hear that Me Wm. Jones, of Caweliogin suddenly, he having been found lying in an unconscious stite al his bed-side by his mallservant, who immediately raised an alarm, and went for Dr. Creighton, of Brymbo, who pronounced life to be extinct. Dr.

Dotie, of Chester, who had been treating deceased, certified the cause of death to be heart disease. Deceased, who was sixty-two years of age and unmarried, was much respected for his quiet and genial manner. He was buried in the family grave in Hope Churchyard on Thursday; the funeral, 24 private one, was very largely attended by relatives and friends, the Rev. Robert Roberte, curate, officiating. PENYFFRODD.

HIGHWAY BOARD special meeting was held at the Millstone Inn, Penyffordd, ou Monday. 'The Chairman (Mr Schn Roberts) presided, and there were also present Messrs T. It. Pobert (vicechairman), G. H.

Alleston, S. Edwards, T. Lewis, N. WV. Swetenham, E.

Goodwir, H. G. Roberts (treasurer), W. Newton (surveyor), and J. Rigby (clerk).

The committee appointed to inspect the Mancott and Aston culvert and Mancott ditch, consisting of Messrs Prince, W. Jones and W. Darbyshire, with the surveyor, met at Aston and Mancott on the 16th ult. The Surveyor reported that the committee recommended that the watercourse dividing the township of Aston and Shotton, and now running over the surface of the road, should be slightly diverted and carried at a right angle under the road in 18 inch pipes, the road to be raised over the pipes at a probable cost of £5 or 96. The ditch complained of at Mancott was found to be dangerous on account of its depth, which varied from three to four f-et, and also detrimental to health owing to its being a sort of res rvoir for sewage.

The commi: tee instruct the surveyor to serve notices on the owners of the of property the to abato the nuisance, and en the occupier ditch to compel him to fill it up. -Mr Alletson said a great improvement would be eff-cted if the suggestion of the committee were acted upon. The surveyor was instructed to carry the work out. RUTHIN. TOWN COUNCIL, THURSDAY.

-Present: Ald. R. P. Davies (presiding), Ald. Ed.

Roberts, John Jones, Councillors Dd. Jones (builder), C. D. Phillips, Dd. Jones (Agency), Ezra Roberts, Dr Hughes, G.

J. Humphreya, W. T. Rouw, Thos. Williams, and the Clerk (Mr Wm.

Lloyd.) THE HEALTH OF THE BOROUGH. Dr W. D. Jones reported that during the month 11 deaths had occurred, two at the Workhouse, all from natural causes. Nine births had been regiss tered.

There was from infectioudiseases. FINANCES. The Finance Committee reported that the balance in the treasurer's hands amounted to £52 41 91, and bills had been ordered for payment amounting to £44 2: 7d. CONGRATULATIONS FOR DIVERTING COUNCIL MEETINGS. Ald.

Davies explained that Mr Ed. Robert: had been successful in gaining the meetings of the County Council at Ruthin alternately with Wrexham and Denbigh. He thought the least they do was to pass a vote of thanks for his exertion.might Mr Humphreys seconded. Mr Ed Roberte, in plying, said he had only done his duty and he rethought it a matter for congratulation to the town that the meetings be held in it. THE FIRE BRIGADE.

Ald. Davies said the Fire Brigade amounted to £14 16; 9d, and he was pleased deficiency to report -Mr Maraton said the debtor the orders of the he possibly could, a8 he Court. filed the The matter had best account been gone had never kept a ledger. Official Receiver said the accounts carefully furnished into. were -The absolutely ridiculous.

-Tie examination was further accounts be delivered on or before the adjourned for compliance with the order, the to 26th inst. -We are glad to be able THE OF result of the sale of articles, which SALE ARTICLES. to report recorded that last the week, has more than met the anticipawe of the Committee. The tions of the to £60, and when all the most sanguine money taken amounted over net profit of at expenses are paid, there will be least £50, which will more than meet all the objects Committee had in view when organising their the glad to be informed that small bazaar. We are very the Rev.

W. Morgan their and against all forms of raffles. the Managing Committee resolutely the same they had their Amateur Christy set faces At time 66 Minstrels, which, though condemned by which the Mesers unco guid," were immensely popular, and Weldon in performed Rutter Thomas, and George most efficiently, and were much applauded. The with reference to these were under whole direction of Mr J. P.

Adams, who also arrangements the delighted those present with several pianoforte solos. grand concert was given at the children Town CONCERT. Thursday night, in aid of the Hall, on orphan of the late Mr Edward Foulkes, Alyn-terrace, Edith and another old chorister. The artistes were Misses Edwards Lillie Edwarde, and M. Thomas (Denbigh), Messrs W.

T. C. Bartlev, E. P. Rees, Choral and Union, A.H.

Parry, and Rev. Morgan, Mr and the G. Alun Davies. The under the leadership of R. president was Mr P.

B. D. Cooke, Gwysaney. in It was soon discovered that the audience was an appreciative mood, for they encored everything all round, and we must in fairness add that the artistes were in good voice. The only fresh one ty appear before a Mold audience was the Rev.

W. Morgan, who made a most favorable impression, and is evidently destined to become a favorite with them, his voice being rich baritone of considerable compass and power. All the other artistes fully maintained their high reputation, being excellently received. The accompanists were Mesers H. T.

Jones and J. P. Adams, and the attendance was excellent, the hall being crowded. RAILWAY AND COED TALON. Since Mr E.

Wood, of Chester, met the Chairman and a few members of the Local Board last week, the chief engineer of the London and North- Western Railway has gone over the railway between Mold and Coed Talon, with view, we are informed, of determining where the stations will be placed, and what repairs are to be done on the line. There is now every probability that this twenty-one years' disused line will be opened for passenger traffic within a few weeks. We are further informed that in all probability the present level crossing near the Star, known as the "Star Level Crossing," will be converted into a station. This will be a great boon to a large population, seeing it is the central point between Cilcain and Rhesycae, and will accommodate as well certain portions of Halkyn, especially the district of Fuel Crio, RUABON PETTY SESSIONS. Yesterday E.

Peel, in the chair, J. C. Edwards, Owen Slaney Wynne, and P. Ormrod, Esq. A Disorderly -Benjamin Goodwin, collier, Cefn Mawr, was charged by the Great Western Railway Company with creating a disturbance at Ruabon Station.

Mr Richards, of Llangollen, appeared for the Compiny.William Harris Hall, telegraph clerk, said On Feb. 7th, on the arrival of the 9.15 p.m. train from Chester at Ruabon there was a great on the platform. Defendant was trying to strike a passenger in the train. The ticket collector took the defendant away from the carriage.

Witness then saw defen-lant strike the collector, Witness helped to remove defendant from the premises, but he burst the station doors open again, and struck the ticket collector in the face. -Ticker-collector Williams also gave evidence, and the defendant war fined 40s and cost-. Ofence against the Sunday Closing Act. -John Hughe and William Rowley were charged by P.C. Harvey with being on licensed premises during prohibited hours.

The officer said that on Sunday, February 8th, he watched the Brook Side Beerho use, Khosymedre, and saw Hughes go to the side door, and ask if there was a chance for a drink, and then go inside. Hughes and Rowley afterwards came out, and witness found a pint bottle containing freshly drawn beer upon Corbett corroborated. Mr Bott, westry, who defended, said defendants went to the beerhouse as guests of eorge Williams, who was treasurer of the Druids otball Club, and who lodged -Fined Is and costs each A Neighbour's Qua rel. -Edward Wright, Dulton Row, Rhosymedre, charged John and Ann Arthur, of the same place, with assault. There a cross summons against Wright and his wife.

Mr L1. Kenrick appeared for and Mr Hopley Pierce for summons were dismissed. A Publican Fined. Charles Valentine, landlord of the his premises, on Sunday, Jan. 4th.

Fined 5s and costs. Jones with allowing intoxicating liquor to be con-umed on Colliers' Arms, Christionadd, was charged by P.C. John Drunkenness -John Evans, Afongoch, was charged by P.C. Elwards with drunkenness. Fined 2s 6d and costs Thomas Jones, William Henry Hughes, Dauiel Jones, William Roberts, and William Parry, young men from Rhos, were charged by Sargt.

Roberts with being drunk and disorderly on the bighway on February 24th. Fined 28 6d and costs each. -William Pierce, of Esclusham Above, was fined 2s 6d and costs for drunkenness. Trespassing after Thomas Owens, Frederick Jones, James Griffiths, and Price Evans, all of Rhos, wore fined 5s and costs each for trespassing after rabbits on land at Onerfawr, Ruabon, in the occupation of Mr John Morris. A Suspicious Character.

-John Flynn, from Wrezham was brought up in custody charged with stealing 2 purse containing 2s 2d, the property of urs Alice Davies, of Green Bank, Ruabon. -The prosecutrix said that on Feb. 27th, Ruabon fair day, she was watching a man selling pots, when Fiynn put his hand into her pocket and took her purse out. He ran away, but she subsequently identified him, and had him Austin said that at twenty minutes to ten on the night of Friday last he went in search of Flynn and arr sted him. On being searched, 83 3d was found in one pocket and 8d in the other.

He was brought up at Wrexham on the following morning, and was remanded. Prisoner said he knew nothing about it. The prisoner said be WaS innocent of the offence. -The prisoner was committed for 14 days' hard labor, under the Vagrancy Act. THE HEIR AT WYNNSTAY.

were provided. ADDRESS FROM RUABON NONCONFORMISTS. The following address has been presented To Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, and Lady Williams Wynn, Wynnstay, Ruabon. the rejoicings in connection with the birth of an heir to Wynnstay have be continued very generally. The tenants at and 'Tregeiriog celebrated the event on February 28th by giving a tes to all comers at Llanarmon, and 45) took part.

Considerable festivities also took place at Llangurig and Llanbrynmair. At both plates meals We, the undersigned, representing the four Nonconformist churches of Ruabon, beg to tender our sincere congratulations on the birth of a son and heir, and at the same time express a wish the good feeling which has existed for so many years between the House of Wynnstay and the Nonconformists of Ruabon may be deepened and intensified as years roll on. We hope you may both be spared in the enjoyment of good health for many years, and hive grace and wisdom to train your son, both by example and precept, for the noble and honorable position he will eventually have to All. No doubt you hive received many ngratulations and kind wishes on this auspicious occasion, but this address is sent with the full consent and unanimous desire of each Church represented, we are certain none of them convey more sincere wishes for the happiness and future Welfare of yourselves, your son, and Miss Williams Wynn, than those erein expressed. Signed on behalf of the churches named below, this fourth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and ninety-one.

Calvinistic Methodist Church John Jones, pastor, John Jones and David Evans, deacons, Peter Williams, treasurer, Joseph Taylor, Henry Richard secretaries Wesleyan Church: John Davies, leader, Thomas Ames, Thos. Evans. Jobn Jones, William Jones, William Peters, Primitive Methodist Church Langford, leader, William Richards, Edward Hall, Euward Evans, Robert Williams, Richard Barnfi Congregati nal M. Edmun is, pastor, E. Geo.

Paint, John Ellis, James Careless. Frederick' Morrish, deacons. MR OSBORNE MORGAN ON LEASES. In the House of Commons, on Wednesday, Me T. H.

Bolton moved the second reading of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (1881) Amendment Bil', and the opposed the Bill. In the course of the discussion that ensued, Mr Osborne Morgan hoped the House would assent to the second reading, for he saw nothing objectionable in the Bill, which might not be removed in committee. The Bill was merely a legitimate and reasonable extension of the principle which the Courts of equity and the legislature had repeated acted upon. Under the old common law A lessee WAS practically at the mercy of the lessor, and the first Act extending the jurisJiction of the courts of equity in cases of forfeiture was introduced by a Tory Lord Chancelior in 1859, when the Real Property Act was passed. Then came the Act of 1881 which this Bill sought to amend.

That Act made the relief therein given conditional on the judgmant of a court of equity in favor of the lessee's application. It was then considered that ample protection was thereby given to the lessor, and that protection th: Bill continued. He thought. the present law was most unjust whereby a man who invested thousands in a mine right, owing to the negligence Or fault of a clerk, an underviewer, or 30 agent, be liable to lose the whole of that capital He hoped the measure would be sent to a committee, where the entire subject could be thoroughly considered. The house divided, when the second reading of the Bill was carried by 159 go 141, majority a result which was received with loud Opposition cheers.

BANGOR BANERUPTCY COURT. -On Thursday the Rev. J. Rowlands, 10, West Parade, Rhyl, and formerly vicar of Rhosesmor, was further examined. -The Official Receiver applying for an adjournment, the Registrar said it seemed very necessary, there being so many matters calling for inquiry, especially the drawing of cheques for Longe sums.

-The examination was farther adjourned to April 2nd, it being stated that several examinations of witnesses woulk be held in the meantime, especially with reference the banking accounts of the debtor. The Queen, the Emprees Frederick, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and several other members of she Royal Family, visited she Horse Show at the Agricu tural Hall on Tharsday. There was a general parade of the horses before the royal box. At its close two massive pieces of plate were taken from a stand in the centre of the ring and presented by the Green to their ownere, Lord Loudesborough and Mr K. Tennant.

Our objection to the foolhardy man is not that he is a fool, but that he is hardy. Ho never seems to die. Lord Macaulay said, Advertising is to business what steam is to commerce -the grand propelling 31 power METEOROLOGICAL TABLE. THE BROUGHTON AND PLAS POWER COMPANY, COat. FEBRUARY.

Total rainfall, of an inch. Mean Maximum Temperature 49 Fahrenheit. Mean Minimum 32-86 Temperature lowest on 21st and 25th. highest on the 25th, or in the Barometer highest 30 41 inches on the 4th. sun.

lowest 29 44 inches on the 27th. WEATHER FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH IT. TEMPERATURE. Maximum Minimum Wet Bulb. Dry Bulb Taursday, 26th Davies was informed that some were large farmers, and out of the long list of defaulters there were only two who should be excuse from was agreed that all but the two recommended should be proceeded against at the next sessions.

CORPORATION RELICS. Mr G. J. Humphreys said that at a former meeting of the Council they had been informed that the Corporation relics had got into the possession of a man through his official capacity with the Corporation, had been sold, and had been purchased in Chester by Col. Wilson, and he proposed that the Corporation ask Col.

Wilson whether he would restore the lost relics, and upon what terms. -Mr Ed. Roberts seconded, mentioning that the bell was dated 1613, and the other copper vessels were very old.The resolution was carried. THE MILITARY CENTRE. The Chairman said the next business on the agenda was the military centre.

(Laughter.) Mr Ed. Roberts said since the motion inviting the Government to establish a centre at Ruthin was placed on the agenda, it had transpired the Government had ne intention of establishing a centre in North Wales, and therefore he withdrew the motion. Mr C. D. Phillips though they should take no notice of a little paragraph printed in a local paper.

There were to be four centres established, two in Scotland, one each in England and Wales, and they should apply for one to be erected there. (Applause.) Alderman Davies understood it was all a myth. The matter dropped. FINANCIAL REFORM REQUIRED. Ald.

Davies said the remarks he wished to make respecting the finances of the corporation were not with a desire to find fault with auy official, but aimply to obtain what he considered was a necessary reform. There were several matters that required alteration. They had struggled through the financial year short of money. He thought the treasurer should keep a cash book, and a separate banking account should be opened for corporation money, and a monthly report of the finances should be rendered. They only had a report balance in hand 80 much," which was not satisfactory.

Some time ago they lost a considerable amount of money in toll, which they would not have done if they had had the treasuerr's cash book. Mr T. C. Jones, the treasurer, said ic was impossible to have funds when the estimates were made too small, and undertakings were entered into and executed for which there WA8 no money in the estimate. He kept a cash book which was duly audited by the Council auditors.

He had called attention to the tolls several times, and no notice was taken. They should raise a large rate to meet expenditure, and not undertake work which was not estimated for. Me Ezra Roberts agreed to much that Mr Davies had said. He believed the accounts were not as satisfactory as they might be, but they should certainly not enter into undertakings which were not provided for in the estimate. He proposed that the accounts be brought in at a certain date and audited, and a reliable estimate made for the next year, to avoid the scarcity of money which so frequently occurred.

Mr Humphreys seconded, and it was agreed that all accounts should be brought in and the financial year settled, so that they would not be paying ono year's account in another. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT, MONDAY Before Mr Brooke Cunlife and Dr. J. R. Jenkins.

GROSS THE MAGISTRATES PROTEST. Cornelius Davies and Amos Davies, of Mr were A. H. summoned by Joseph Hannan, gamekeeper to Jones, Allanog. for poaching on the 27th Roberts prosecuted, and Mr Humphreys defended.

-The keeper deposed to having heard a dog bark on some land near the river on Plas Coch Farm. He found the net produced. Amos took the net and put it into his pocket, and witness took it off him. There were three dogs with him, and witness saw some people fishing about 400 yards off. He did not know who they were.

He had nothing to do with the river. -Amos said he went to meet his friend from the train. He had a dog, and they saw the lights by the river, and the keeper WAS amongst the men fishing by light. The men were Walter Davies and John Jones, Plas Coch.Dr. Jenkins, interposing, remarked that the evidence W88 not worth a rush all through.

It was a most serious and shocking thing to have to sit there and listen to such perjury. The less they sat there to listen to such grevious and serious falsehoods the better. -The solicitors agreed with the remarks. -The Bench thought it should be made an example of. How could they decide justly between people when such untruths were told.

-The defence set up was that the dogs had chased a cat, and they went to look after them. Amos had a net he admitted, but he had not set it. The keeper put his hand into Amos's pocket and took the net out. -The Bench retired, and on returning fined each man £1 and 103 31 costs. CARRYING A GUN WITHOUT A LICENCE.

Arthur Alden Maddeck Crawley, of Derwen Rectory, was fined £1 and costs for having carried a gun without a licence. Thomas proved the case. RHOSTYLLEN. SERVICE OF SONG -On Monday evening. a service of song entitled The Little Pilgrim was rendered at the Primitive Methodist Chapel by the chapel choir, assisted by few friends.

The chair was tak-n by th Rev. W. Smith F.R A.S., Wrexham. 'The principal vocalists were Miss M. Davies, Wrexham, Miss H.

Parry, and Mr Dan Roberts, Rhostyllen. The choir was conducted by Mr J. Howard, Wrexham, and Mr J. E. Howard acted as accompanist.

Tue proceeds were in aid of the Chapel Trust Fund. RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. A NEW CHURCH. new English Baptist Church is about to be erected at Aberderfyn, Ponkey, the present one being much too small. The Rev.

Henry Rees is the pastor. A. LITERARY AND COMPETITIVE MEETING was held on Monday evening, at Moriah Chapel, Ponkey. Several songs were given local amateurs, and the following received the bye awards -Mes-re Ssnuel Rowley, William Edward-, John Grifiths, and Meredith Jones. THE REV.

R. -INDUCTION SERVICES. On Tuesday evening, a special meeting was held at Hill -street English Chapel, when the Rev. Richard Williams, formerly of Haverford west, was inducted to the pastorate of the Church. The chair was taken by Mr J.

Denbigh Jones, Johnstown, and the attendance included the following ministers -Revs. Wm. Evans, M.A., Pembroke Dock W. Foulkes, Llangollen E. Griffithr, Garston Robert' E.

M. Edmunds, Robert Jones, Roberts, and Henry Ress, Rhos. The proceedings having been opened with the singing of a bymr, and prayer by the Rev. E. M.

Edmunds, Ruabon, the Chairman said he was pleased to see so many present, and to find himself supported by so many talented men, particularly by the Rev. W. Evana, the Rev. Pembroke W. Dock, grandson to the venerable preacher, Evans, Tonyrefail, who week or two ago, at the advanced age of 96.

He had a great liking for the Welsh name for this kind of meeting-" Cyfarfod Sefydlu," or establishment meeting. There had been a great deal of courting going on between this Church and its new pastor, and now there was 3 solemnization of marriage between them. Me R. R. Jones, Maelor View, said the parties were first introduced by the Rev.

E. Grittiths, Garston. It was a case of love at first sight, and he believed time would only increase the affection on both sides. The cause which Me Williams had had under his care at Haverfordwest was very prosperous, and be had great faith that Mr Williams would be equally sure esful there. After a song Welcome, from Sankey's Sacred Choir, by Miss Pritchard, Victoria Terrace, the Rev.

W. Foulker, Llangollen, addressed the meeting. He said he was glad to be present to welcome Mr Williams on behalf of the Flintshire Monthly Meeting. He had been in charge of this church himself, for about eleven years, and he hoped Mr Williams would be as happy and as comfortable at Rhos as he had been. He trusted every member of the church would study the comfort of the minister.

Let them he respectful towards him, and let the church be full of brotherly love. Then it would be 8 laboring church," a church full of workers, every member able to witness for Christ, each one to speak for Him. and each one to be a living epiatle for Christ. The success of the church would depend on its unity. An united church was a pawerful chu: ch.

Let them go hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder, all animated by the same spirit, and all working towards the same end. Not ong to be a drag, nut one a hobby rider. No one departing from the purity of life, and there would be no root of bitterness, but all trying to excel each other in doing good and saving souls. The Chairman having read letters from the Rev. E.

Jerman, Wrexham, Rev Thomas Jones, vicw, ami Rev. J. Owen, curate, in which they expressed their regret that they could not attend on account of other engagements, called on Mr John Davies, Llangoller, who made a brief speech, and was afterwards followed by the Rev. W. Evans, Pembroke Dock, who attended as a deput from Mr Williams' former monthly meeting.

He expressed his sorrow at losing Mr Williams from Pembrokeshire. At the same time he considered it a compliment for him to be asked to take charge of a large and prosperous church like this. He would be glad when he returned home to be able to tell about this place, that Mr Williams was likely to be happy and prosperous there. He hoped the church would try to strengthen the minister with prayer, with consistency in life, with happy co-operation in church work. He hoped the church would not talk nonsense about its pastor, but would avoid all foolish extravagance.

His earnest wish was that they might become conductors of blessings and channels of good to the neighbourhood. The Rev. Richard Williams, the pastor, thanked the church and congregation for the kind way in which they had received him. He was glad to see several who represented other denominations present. He had not one spark of sectarian jealousy in his heart, and his sincere wish was to co-operate with all in the great work of the ministry.

Brief speeches were also made by the Rev. R. Jones, Capel Mawr, the Rov. R. Roberts, Bethlehem Chapel, and the Rev.

E. Griffiths, Garston. A vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Millward for the excellent tea provided in the afternoon to about 200 members of the church and congregation, and to the ministers for their presence, concluded the proceedings. FFRWD. entertainment of a highly Auccessful character, WAS given in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, on Monday evening.

In additon members of the Band of Hope, the following ladies and gentlemen took part -Misses Lucy Thomas, Mary Anderson, Kemble, R. Griffiths, and Measra Thomas Pugh, and William Hughes. The proceeds were in aid of the expenses of a tonic sol fa class, which promises to be very euccesaful. COMPETITIVE MEETING. will reduce it still further.

THE WESLEY CENTENARY. On Monday evening, a successful competitive meeting was held by the members of the Engedi Chapel, crowded. Brymbo; which was meeting largely attended, presided over by Mr the chapel being was Ellis Evans, Westminster Collierv, supported by Rev. Edward C.C., Neition, The programme opened with the adjudication of Rev. Evan Jones, Bodawen, Adwy, on the essays sent in on Offeiriadath Crist." (Priesthood of The prize 7e, was awarded to Mr George Edwards, of Brymbo.

In the essay competitiou open to ladies only, the prize was awarded to Mrs Hopwood, Mount, Brymbo. Abraham and Lot," was the subject of an essay tor children under sixteen years of age. The prize (53), was awarded to Master John Parry Jones, son of Mr David Jones, Black Lane. In the competition for children for the best answers to six questions from the first eleven chapters of Genesie, the first prize 2-, was awarded to Miss Annie Jones, Tai Rowland; second 1s 61, to Master W. Idwal Roberts, Bryncoch; third Miss Edith Edwards, Brymbo.

Mr Albert Price, Bwichgwyn was declared the winner of 3 verses on the Electric Light," the prize being 23 6d. Several came forward in the competition for reciting the 66 Destruction of the Temple." After a keen com petition, the prize was awarded to Mr Jonathan Williams, Gwalia Cottages. A close competition was also witnessed in the reciting of The dog and his -1st, Miss Dorah E. Jones, Lodge; 2nd, Wm. Roberts, Penrhos; 3rd, Edith Edwards, Top, Brymbo.

Mr Hugh Evans, Lodge, was awarded the prize for an impromptu lecture on the Advantages derived from impromptu speaking on given subjects." Mr John Hughes, of Brynteg, was declared the successful person for impromptu reading. In the soprano singing competition, Ye eneth ddall," (The Blind Girl), the prize was a arded to Miss Dorah E. Jones, Lodge, Brymbo. The second prize WAS awarded to Mias Mary Ann Davies, Greenfield, Brymbo. In the tenor competition the prize was awarded to Mr George Wynne, Summerhill.

In the baritone competition the prize was awarded to Mr Edward Jones, Lodge, Brymbo. Mr Ellis Evans, Westminster Colliery, proved an efficient conductor and chairman. The adjudicators were -Essays, Rev. Evan Jones, Budawen, Adwy; scriptural ques tions, Rev. Edward Roberta, Bryncoch; poetry, Mr John Davies, Neition; einging, Mr W.

M. Roberts, Wrexham. The secretary, Mr Jno. D. Parry, and committee are to be complimeuted on having such a successful meeting.

Miss Lizzie Roberts, Bryucoch, acted as accompanist. COEDPOETH AND MINERA. ST. JOHN'S" CONCERT. -An excellent concert, in aid of the funds of Coedpoeth Church, was held on Tuesday night, at the Penygalli School.

There was An excellent audience. The Chairman was Mr J. Tudor Rogers, The following was the solo, Sonata in (Mozait), Miss Burrows glee, Song of the Hop Pickers," the Plusgwyn Glee Party, under the conductorship of Mr G. F. Wynne song, The Outlaw," Mr Robt.

Lewis song, In Old Madrid," Mrs Barton cornet solo, Mr Edward Roberts, Talwrn; song, The Mr Dan Williams song, Ora pro Nobis," Master J. Chester humorous song, Domestic Pet:" Mr Fagan, Wrexham (encored) song, 66 My Lady's Bower," Miss Bertha Jones, Wrexham song, Tears" (Cowen), Miss Williams, Haverfordwest song, Alice, where art thou," Mr Edward Taylor, Brymbo glee, Comrades Song of Hope," Plasgwyn Glee Party cornet solo, Once again," Mr Edward Roberts, Talwrn song, In the Chimney Corner," Mrs Barton glee, Banks of Allan Water," Plasgwyn Glee Party; humorous song, I'll meet you in the morning," Mr Fagan (encored); song, The distant shore." Mr Dan Williams song, Home, dearie home," Miss Bertha Jones, Wrexham glee, Hark the Lark," Plasgwyn Glee Party. It was a most successful concert, both musically and financially. The accompanists were Miss Lizzie Davies and Me R. Lewis.

CALVINISTIC METHODISTS, ADWY'R CLAWDD. A high-class Welsh concert was held on Monday night, in commemoration of St. David's Day. There was an appreciative audience. Mr W.

Wynn Evane, Wrexham, presided, and was supported by Mr Tudor Hughes, Wrexham. The Adwy choir, under the baton of Mr Joseph Bartley, Coedpoeth, gave a capital rendering Glan meddwdod mwyn." Yr afonig (Mr W. Humphreys) Was effectively sung by the composer, who was encored. The song, na byddai'n haf byd," was contributed by Mr Robert Jones, the successful tenor at the recent Wrexham Eisteddvod. goch was sung by Miss Susannah Pierce, London, with stirring effect, and she was encored.

After "Llwyn onn 59 by the Adwy Choir mynydd i mi was sung by Mr R. Williams Adwy, and then followed Anwyl yw Gwalia fy ngwlad," Miss Susannah Pierce; Peidiwch a gofyn i miganu 39 by Mr M. W. Humphreys, Garston, was encored. He responded with Rwy'n myn'd." The Welsh melody Rhyfelgyrch Cadben Morgan was given by The Adwy Choir.

Daring short interval a vote of thanks, on the motion of Rev Evan Jones, Adwy, seconded by Mr Hugh Jones, Adwy, was heartily accorded to Mr Wynn Evans for his presence and subscription of £2 2:. The programue continued pianoforte sol, Welsh Me Walter Williams, Brynteg song, Bachgen dewr," Mr R. Williams duet, gartref yr eryr," Miss S. Pierce and Mr Humphreys (encored) gong, Bwthyn bach melyn fy nhad," Mr R. Jones Welsh melody, Codiad yr haul." the Adwy Choir song, 6 6 The better land," Miss S.

Pierce song, Myfanwy (W. Davies). Mr Robert Jones song, Croesaw gwraig ty (Ap Glaslyn), Mr M. W. Humphreye, (encored) song, Gyda'r wawr," Miss S.

Welsh melody, Cyflafan Morfa Rhuddlan," the Adwy Choir. The accompanist was Mr Walter Williams. Brynt The members of this chapel during the last year reduced the debt upon the chapel by £500, and it is expected that this concert The Welsh Wesleyans of the Coedpoeth Circuit celebrated this great event on Monday at Rehoboth Chapel, Coedpoeth, when a great number from all parts attended. Well prepared papers were read. The first meeting opened at 2.30 p.m.

by singing the the hymn Cyduned seintiau daear lawr to Hensburgh," after which Mr Simon Davies, Pisgah, offered prayer. Hymn Fe'n gwnaed ni yma'n un to Gwladys" was next sung. An address was delivered by the Chairman (Mr Joseph Jones, Coedpoeth) in Welsh, all the proceedings being in the vernacular. Mr Thomas Williams, Cymmau, read a paper on "Manteision neillduol Wesleyaeth er cynydd crefydd bersonol," and the discussion upon it which followed was opened by Messra T. Williams, Vron, and T.

Williams. Glangrafon. Hymn, Ddnw meddiana'n glan 19 to Ruben Was next sung. Me Thoma: Jones (Canrhawdfardd) read a paper on pwysigrwydd 0 gynal i fyny ein neillduolion Cy fundebol." The discussion was opened by Mesars W. Owen, Wrexhamn, and D.

Davies, Pisgah. The concluding hymn, Pan fo'm dyddiau yn terfynu to Hope," was followed by prayer by Mr J. Carrington, Coedpoeth. The the Rev. evening meeting was held under the presidency of T.

Jones Humphreys. Hymn, Ye lesu, Brenhin nefoedd faith," to Arabia," was followed by prayer by Mr J. Evans, Bwlchgwyn. Another hymn, Tyred Yabryd to Henryd." was sung, then addresses on the life of the Rev. J.

Wesley, A.C.. were delivered as follows Fel yegolhaig a llenor," the Rev. T. Hughes, Wrexham. Hymn, Mor ddedwydd yw'r bobol sydd wedi 'u rhyddhau" to Whiter than snow." John Wesley fel pregethwr 8 duwinydd," the Rev.

P. Jones Roberts; Fel trefnydd," Mr Thos. Charles, Brymbo. At this point the uninterested were causing great annoyance by walking out in batches. This increased, and at last the proceedings were abruptly closed by the benediction.

Owing to indisposition, Mr Griffith Evans was unable to give his address on the religious life of Wesley. WHITCHURCH. HORSE SALE. -At Mr H. H.

Etches' usual monthly sale on Friday there was an unusually large attend. ance of dealers and private buyers, the result being vat trade was exceedingly good throughout. The logue contained sixty. animale, but besides thes-, there was a number sold not catalogued, and out of the lot only twenty-one were bought in. several of these heing sold afterwards.

Wagon horses made up to others made 55 gs 47 45 48.. 345 cart colt: made from 17 g8. to 31 harness horses made up to 40 cobs 30 gs. and ponies 28 ge. The next gale is advertised for Thursday, 26th.

BUCKLEY. PUBLIC HALL -On Monday, evening another meeting to further the object building was held in the Board Schools PRIMITIVE METHODISTS. -The usual quarter day in connection with the Buckley circuit was hell on Monday afternoon and evening, when delegates representing the whole circuit attended. Tea was provided for the representatives as usual, ZION CHAPEL SPECIAL These services were continued on Sunday by the Rev. J.

R. Hughes, of Anglesey, and on Monday evening a powerful sermon was preached by the Rev. David Jones, of Mold, to a good audience. On Tuesday evening Mr Hughes preached. RUNAWAY HORSE.

-On Monday afternoon, a horse belonging to Mr W. Newton, Pontrobin, ran away from Me T. Cropper's establishment in Lane-end. The runaway proceeded at a great pace through the main thoroughfare, being finally brought to a standstill at the Cross, Main-street, by some men who were standing there. No serious damage resulted.

CHURCH PARADE -On Sunday, the 1st Flintshire Engineers attended service at St. John's Church, Penymynydd, 88 token of respect to the late rivate John Griffitha, of the Denbighshire Hussare. The corps paraded at head-quarters, Mill lane, and marched to church, headed by the fine band of the Denbighshire Hussars. A goodly muster included several volunteers from Mold. The officers present were Major Gibson and Surgeon Williams, 1st Lancashire Engineers.

In consequence of the church being over-crowded, the Volunteers held an service, prayers being read by the commanding officer. LECTURE ON -On Tuesday evening the sixth of a series of lectures on Chemistry was given by Mr Vaughan Hughes, in Board School. Some most interesting and clever experiments were performed by the lecturer, which were greatly enjoyed by the audience. BENEFIT CONCERT. -A benefit concert was held in the Congregational Schoolroom on Thursday evening, the proceeds from which are in aid of James Shone, who lost his arm by being run over on the Wrexham, Mold, and Connah's Quay.

Railway. Mr Reney presided over a large audience. The following was Friday, 27th 333 Saturday, 28th Sunday, Mar. 575 Monday, 2nd 43:5 Tuesday, 31' 435 Wednesday, 4th! 19-5 Rainfall--Thursday, Feb. 26th nil.

Sunday, Mar. Ist Friday, 27th nil. Monday, 2ndt nil. Saturday, 28th nil. Tuesday, 3rd Wednesday, 46 1517 JANCARY, 1891.

Barometer lowest highest 30:58 on the 13th January. inches 28:95 inches on the 23rd Thermometer highest lowest 52 8 degrees grees on 21th January. on the 19th Mean Min. Max. Temperature 27.84° FLINTSHIRE ASSIZES.

These Assizes were held at the County Hall. arrived yesterday in town (Friday) the before Me Justice R. S. Wright, who Mold, Court day from Ruthin, accompanied to by R. V.

Kyrke, high Anil sher who appeared in Court dress, and the Sheriff's the Rev. Robert Roberts, curate of Hope. chaplain, The following gentlemen were sworn on THE GRAND JURY. H. R.

Hughes, nme Lord-Liet enant, foreman. R. Sankey, Holywell. J. Scott-Bankes, Esq.

Soughton Hall. P. B. Davies Cooke. Gwysaney.

W. Johnson, Broughton Hall. B. T. Griffith Boscawen, Trevalyn.

T. Parry Jones Parry, Chester. E. Thompson, Esq, Plas Annie. E.

W. D. Walthall, St. Asaph. W.

Thom, Hawarden. C. Davison, Farfield, Connh's Q1 y. A. Eyton, Esq.

Llanerchymor W. C. Jones, E-q, Chester. R. H.

V. Esq. Nan' yffrith. P. Tatton Davies Cooke, ryanay.

F. S. Hore. St. Asaph F.

Esq, From. Mold. J. L. Muspratt.

Flint, L'. J. Henry, Halkyn. J. Ll.

Price, Holywell. H. J. Royds, Bangor. Watkinson, Broad Oak.

J. Herbert Lewis, Penuch THE CHARGE. In addressing the grand jury his Lord hi aunt he the pleasure of congratulating the grani juries toad other counties in North Wales on their freed the from serious crimes, and what he had said at other places tts could say with greater force to them. for in the cise of Flintshire there was no prisoner for trial at the summer assizes, only one at the autumn joint assizes, and at the Quarter Sessions last January there was no prison-r. The calendar now before them was of a very simple character, for although there were four cases against three prisoners, they were of only the slightest importance, 311 he woald at once tell them on bix own responsibilicy that in the case of Buston, charged with obtaining money by fuls pretences, there was in his opinion no evidence to support the indictment, but a promise made founded on a future event, which might or might not be true Having briefly referred to the ether charges, the jury retirel.

STEALING A PIPE. Joseph Buxton pleaded guilty to stealing a pipe, the property of Joseph Brannand, at Hawarden, on the 26th of February. He also p'ended to the convictions spoken of in the case heard before the justices on Monday, and reported in our columns to-day. -He was sentenced to three months' imprisonment NO TRUE BILL was returned in the other case against Buxton for obtaining money by false pretences. STEALING HARNESS.

Thomas Speed pleaded guilty to straling a set of harness belonging to Robert Foulkes, of Bagillt, at Moll, on the 4th of February last, and also to previous convictions, and was sentenced to six months' imprisonment ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER AT SALTSEY. John Breakbanks, a laborer, of Saltner, wAs indicted for feloniously killing an old min name Peter Bennett, 16 Saltney, on the 24th of November last. Mr E. J. Griffithinstructed by Mr G.

H. Simon prosecuted. Bennett, Aged 83, kept lodgers, and the prisoner went there to 4 one of the lodger-, and seeing he was the worse for drink, the old man asked him to sleep it off. Having occasion go through the room the prisoner was in afterwards, the old man found the prisoner asleep and woke the prisoner, who got up striking him down. The old man in falling broke his arm, and on the 5th of December died, but whether from the effects of a blow or not the doctor would give no opinion.

The p. isoner was acquitte'. LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET. LIVERPOOL, Frilay, Wheat firm with moderate demand at-11 over Tuesday's prices. Beans, Saidi, 264 31 to 264 61.

Peas, 6: 1d. Oat: more inquiry new white 2, 81 to 3: 2', yellow 23 61 to 23 91, black 2: 61 to 2: 10d. Maize fair demand, especially for European sorta, at three-farthings advance on Tueslay', rate. new mixed 5s 7d to 5: 73 1, old 7d to 5- 741. Flour, English patent 32: 61, bakers' 273 61.

Weather fair. LONDON CORN MARKET. LONDON, English wheat 61 dearer, foreign fully 38 dear. Oats 6d higher since Monday. Maize firm.

Barley steady. Flour firmly held. Arrivals: British wheat, 1.060; barley, 1 090: oata, 1 630 foreign wheat, 19.950; barley, 16,050 wat-, 32 990; maize, 11,740 qrs. flour, 71.660 sacks, 490 barrels. Blessed is he that advertiseth, for he shall inheri much greenbax, and men will rise up and call him bulleeboi for by this name do the multitudes know him who scrabbleth together greenbaxwhich being interpreted meaneth spondulix.

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