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THE WREXHAM ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1885 Wrexham Pkn-w Riw vf cellently sung by Mrs Watts Hughes, Miss Lizzie Jones, and others. At the Borough meeting the evening's entertainment took the form of dissolving The Aorth and socth Wales Bank. Notice is giveu in another column that a dividend of 10s together with a bonus of 3 Gd per share will be paid the proprietors for the half-year ending whoae varied attractions will be long remembered. By the kindness of the Exchange Club Committee, and also by the exercise of that charity and brotherly good fellowship which characterise the Free Maaons orally, and the members of the Square and Compass Lodge in particular, the rooms occupied by both bodies were placed at fflfi th8 bal1 "nmitti for the purposes bv Mr Zl thi8 WM Prided usual Dy Mr r.

Stevens, Hope-street, whose catering was beiDg admi Buffet -Biscuits glacis. Gateaux divers Gaufr. lUheDnes. Fondants sucres Eau d' oramre Lrf r.JrJ-vanille glacfe, Dessert, Limonade. Cafe Th 8 m(5" Carte Du Souper.

-Conaomxot Royal. -Pate de zibier Jambonau Madere Din.lon farci aux' pistaches Unguw br.usees, Poulet roU au cresson, Rond de bumf aiix BDicV, aux truffes a la bechamel, B.mohee de homard Faisan roti, Galantine de poulet aux truffes, Solos en ksoir salaries. Sucrerie. Geleas au rhum, Baba a la pariBienne, Oelees aux fruits, Creines veaitiennes, Patisserie franc use. Game for the supper was kindly presented by Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, M.P., Mr Edmund Peel, Brynypys, and Mr T.

LI. FitzHugh, Plas Power. Dancing was kept up with spirit until nearly at 13' Bedford-street. Rhyl Mary relirt of the late Joseph Ellis, aged 57 years ELLIS-Dec. 11th.

aged 50 year gj Market street Wrexham, Margaret, the wife of Mr hS EUis.toot Foulkes Dec. 23rd, aged 26, at the Clarendon Hni Hughes Jan. 7th, at 31, Manlev-road, Wreih Th. Isaac, son of Thomas gas'fitter aired 5 Hughes Jan. 4th, ag.d 56? Mary w5e Tm, Hughes.

Roe, St. Asaph, late of 'ferMstock HUMPHRETS-Dec. 20th, aged 16, Catherine Jane daughter of Mr Wm. Humphreys, Berwyn-street Llanjollpn Teat 28th' 92' Hug onWanerch- JONi7eal.6tb, PeDtre Brou8htoi. John Jones, aged JONRSuthta1' 89 yearS' Jbn Jone3 OUnds, KELSO-Dec.

30th. aged 60, at Bryntirion, Rhyl Alice widow of Archibald Kelso, Esq AJlce' 73 Rbert L1yd' joiner- 77 m' road. Rby. Meshach McHALE-Jan. 4th at 9, John st-eet Wrexham, Joseph moths' McHale- ed 1 year and MOS27'ean; 5th 8t Coedpoetn- George Moss, printer, aged Martha' Wife of Wffi MY732.Nf7?-31st' 65 9.

Parry's-buildings, Os- paid for before being forwarded, and what is more important than all we have the Telegraph Department, to which a central position is essential. Now if everybody has to run up to Egerton-street for a Post Office and all its contingent connections, it must add immensely to the general labor and discomfort of the town Let the Council offer the premises they now show for the Post Office at such a rental as will prove that it is the general convenience of the town rather than a profit on the outlay which is arrived at, and we have little doubt of the result. The New Year is already a week old Parliament meets in six weeks Ministers have already held councils together in London the air is full of rumours of critical events everyone is anxiously speculating what the coming months may have in store for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Never prophecy unless you know, says the American proverb, but so far as domestic politics are concerned, it is tolerably safe to predict that the legislative result of the adjourned session will be small, always, of course, excepting the Redistribution Bill. That will be proceeded with directly the House meets, and will, unless some very unforseen event occurs, be disposed of very speedily, but after this peaceful consummation of the third great reform of our representative government which this century has seen, what is there to follow Probably the immediate political result of the "revolution" thus happily accomplished to use Sir Charlei Dilke's phrase will be small There is nlontv of legislative work to be done, but most of it will be left for the fresh energies of the new parliament.

The last labours of the old House of Commons will be devoted to a few necessarv matte. such as the renewal of the Irish Coercion Act, or to the substitution for it of some other similar measure, and perhaps to the settlement of the crofter's question but the great reforms so long delayed of the rural local government and of the government of London will be undertaken by the House of Commons elected by the new voters in the new constituencies. The delay will be no loss. The reform will be broader and more thorough. The interests of the neglected laborers to use another expression of Sir Charles Dilke will receive more respectful attention, Other reforms, hitherto only vaguely suggested or imperfectly accomplished, will be prominent in the programme of the new Parliament.

New arrangements will be made as to licensing public-houses. The land question will receive attention, and will be solved in a direction satisfactory to the agricultural laborer. The illegal enclosure of Commons will be considered the Allotments Act will be extended the law of settlement and entail amended, and the transfer of land simplified and cheapened. Church questions may also come to the front soon. The disestablishment of the Church of England is hardly yet in view, but the position of the Scotch Church is already within the range of practical politics, and the Welsh very nearly so.

All these are matters which will not press themselves on our attention for some months yet. But if the peaceful settlement of the Reform Question has deadened the interest felt in home politics, the political affairs of Great Britain abroad fully supply any deficiency of excitement. Without endorsing the alarmist view of foreign affairs current in some quarters, it is clear that matters of the utmost importance to us are in a critical stage just now. In Egypt the Gordon Relief expedition is moving forward, but still the interest centres for the moment at Cairo rather than at Khartoum, for events seem forcing from us a definite announcement of our intentions as to the future, financial and political of the Khedive's dominions. In South Africa the Bechuanaland Expsdition has raised questions which involve the whole arrangements of Government in South Africa In the same region and in Central Australasia the annexations of Germany, and in the Pacific, of France, if they do not threaten to cause serious differences between ourselves and those powers, will certainly render necessary the reconsideration of the relations which exist between ourselves and our Australian colonies.

The question of Imperial Federation has been forced by Germany to the front as a practical question, and at the same time the aggressive movements of tne European Powers in various parts of the globe, gives point to the criticisms so freely passed of late on the insufficiency of our naval forces for the protection of our colonies and our commerce. Altogether the year on which we are now entering is likely to prove as important in regard to the foreign concerns of Great Britain, as it will shortly be in relation to domestic matters through the completion of the great work of Parliamentary Reform. JOTTINGS FROM LONDON. One of the most amusing things in these modern days of onrs is the calm effrontery with which the London Press always takes it for granted that the hub of the universe is situated between Temple Bar and St. Paul's Churchyard.

Upon all conflicting opinions, upon all debateable subjects, and upon all conceivable topics, the London journals are always right and everybody else wrong. As a matter of fact, however, it is infinitely inferior to the Press of the Provinces in many important respects. As a guide to the state of public opinion the daily journals of London are not to be compared with those of Liverpool or Manchester, It is notorious that before the last general election the London Press prophesied sweet things for the Conservatives, while in the Provinces quite another result was forseen. But the most laughable instance of the way in which Londoners are driven hither and thither by every gust of gossip was shewn the other day when from the Times down to the Daily Telegraph our great journals were loud with prognostications of tremendous results because the starboard ships of the Channel flet had been ordered to prepare for sea. Even the Daily News failed to escape the contagion, and we were treated by it to an article of diluted jingoism and were solemnly bidden to expect great news in a day or two.

But alas and alack a day, before the sun had set the whole fabric of warlike preparation had vanished like a vision. And then how sublime was the language in which we were chidden in the next day's papers for having supposed for an instant that the movement of the fleet could have any sinister meaning. It was merely the usual thing at this time of the year, and it was very stupid of us to have believed the bellicose articles of the previous. Then to add to our joy out comes the incensed Alarmist, otherwise called the Pall Mall Gazette, with an article full of sinister insinuations about the health of Mr Gladstone. We go to bed filled with vaue alarm and dream that Mr Gladstone has collapsed, that the British Empire has vanished utterly away, that Bismarck has annexed England, and that the Englishmen have forgiven him everything because he has suppressed the whole of the London Press.

And then of course we awake to find Mr Gladstone is only slightly indisposed with an attack of lumbago, and that nothing is radically wrong save the Pall Mall Gazette. In certain circles of advanced politicians there is great commotion jut now over the question of grants to the Royal Family. Here is the Princess Beatrice going to marry her niece's brother-in-law, so that there is sure to be a grant demanded for her, while it is whispered that the talk about no grant being wanted for Prince Edward of Wales is all moonshine." With the prospect of two such applications in the next session of Parliament, there is now proceeding a great deal of furbishing of armour and sharpening of weapons. Evidence has also been given that this feeling of opposition is not absent from the constitueucier, for at the recent bve-election at Hackney the subject of a grant to Prince Albert Victor or as he is generally called Jfrince Edward of Wales was made, one of the test questions asked of the candidates. Londoners are, I suppose, as loyal as most people, but they undoubtedly find it hard to cherish great affection for a Sovereign whom they never see.

There is also a considerable feeling abroad, despite partial attempts at explanation in the House of Commons, that in her life of seclusion in the Highlands, the Queen is amassing considerable sums of money. In the language of the Cockney that while her Majesty', income is just what it was when she was fondly deemed a Model Queen, her expenditure is very much less, and that consequently she is making a rare good thing of it." Ministers have "officially" made statements which purported to be denials, but which were, in fact, as poor ''Dundreary" nsed to say "things which no fellah could understand." Against these "official" statements have to de put the well-know fact, that duriug recent years large sums have been invested on her Majesty's behalf on property in ana arouna tne West End of London. Wholesale denunciation of the Royal Family, root and branch, is as uupopular in London as ever, and the quickest way even now of getting into a good up-and-down 6ght is to abuse the Queen, but at the same time there is a strong under-current of opinion that if the Queen chooses to live the life of a recluse sho should out of her savings maintain the vouncer branches of the family. Putting it commercially, a sleeping partner is not allowed to quarter his children upon the active members of the firm. The New Year festivities are not, I suppose, generally interesting to the poorest classes.

To those who only see "the thorns which grow up this rose of life," to those who know what it is to wander helpless, homeless, about London streets, or to go empty-handed back to the garret where lie wife and babes this happy time of cordial greeting cannot be a bright one. To them this new year will appear dark and cheerless. In order brighten a little the lot of the Welsh poor in London it has been usual for two or three kind-hearted Welshmen to give a free tea to some hundreds of their fellow-countrymen in the East jena. viirisunasuae. ny the aid in a great measure of Mr Henry Robertson, M.P., and Mr J.

H. Puleston, M.P., a tea was given in four different parts of London. On the evening of the 29th December, tea was iven at Holloway and in the Borough. The chair at Holloway was taken by Mr J. W.

ones, of the Grange, and addresses were delivered by Principal Edwards, of Aberystwyth, the Rev. J. Evans (Eglwysbach), and Miss Davies, one of the Welsh female evangelists. Some songs wore ex Announcements. 24, TOWN HILL, WREXHAM.

I ROWLANDS Is now prepared for the WINTER with a well-selected Stock of BLANKETS, SHEETS, QUILTS, FLANNELS, WOOLLEN SHIRTINGS, WELSH LINSEYS, DRESS MATERIALS, WINCEYS, SHAWLS, JACKETS, DOLMANS, ULSTERS, Which he is offering at the very-lowest possible prices. J. KOWLANDS 24, TOWN HILL, WREXHAM. NICHOLINSON LONDON GIN. PURE 4s PER QUART, WARRANTED PURE NICHOLINSON'S.

JVo Blende with inferior or cheaper Spirits. I LLD 25S4 MARKET HALL VAULTS, WREXHAM. ELECTRIC APPLIANCES. ELECTRIC APPLIANCES. ELECTRIC APPLIANCES.

JESSES. pLAYER JJETALLACK ELECTRIC MAGNETIC APPLIANCES CAN BE OBTAINED AT MR EDISBURY'S, M.P.S., 3, HIGH STREET, WREXHAM. 1.4a Births, Marriages, and Deaths. No Notice of Birth, Marriage, or Death can be inserted unless authenticated by the name and address of the sender. The charge for insertion is One Shilling but if the announcement is accompanied with any additional remarks Two Shillings.

BIRTHS. A.U.MAND Jan. 7th, at Leaside, Wrexham, the wife of Frank Allmand, of a son. CoLUNs-Dec. 3th, at 27.

Market-street, Wrexham, the wifs of Patrick Collins, of a daughter. Davies Jan. 1st. the wife of Mr Edward Davies, Pen fforddieilw Farm, Whitford, of a son. Dot i) Dec.

21th, at Lodge, Brymbo, the wife of Joseph Dodd, of a son. Davies Dec. 11th. at Railway Cottages, Stans'y, the wife of Richard Davies, of a daughter. Edwards Dec.

19th, at Bryn Zion Cottag Brymbo, the wife of George Edwards, of a daughter. Edwards Dec 30th, at Eisteddfod, Minera, the wife of Evan Edwards, of a son. Edwards Dec. 23rd, at Cerney Broughton, the wife of Robert Edwards, of a daughter. Hi cites Dec.

12th, at 38, Market-street, Wrexham, the wife of Stephen Hughes, of a son. Jones Dec. 24th, at New Rhosrobin, the wife of George Jones, of a daughter. Tones Dec. 27th, at Lodge, Brymbo, the wife of Richard Jones, of a son.

Joxes Dec. 28th, at Green, Brymbo, the wife of Thomas Jones, of a daughter. Lewis Dec. 25th, at Rock-terrace, Gwersyllt, the wiff eo David Lewis, of a daughter. Matthias Dec.

11th, at Summerhill, the wife of Richard Matthias, of a son. Oliver Jan. 2nd, the wife of Mr R. J. Oliver, school- moster, Eglwyseg, Llangollen, of twins, son and daughter daughter stillborn.

Prince Jan. 5th, the wife of Mr Rupert Prince, postmaster, Mold, of a son. Pcgh Jan. 3rd, at Bersham, the wife of Joseph Pugh, of a son. Richards-Dec.

21st, at Rhostyllen, the wife of George Richards, of a son. Thomas Jan. 5th, at 17, Mount-street, Wrexham, the wife of Mr George Thomas, of a daughter. Williams Dec. 30th, at Bryn Teg, Broughton, the wife of George Williams, of a daughter.

Williams Dec. 25th, at Wern, Minera, the wife of John Willians, of a son. MARRIAGES. Jones Jones Dec. 30th, at the Welsh Calvinistic Chapel Fitzclarence-street, Liverpool, the Rev.

Jonathan Jones, Denhigh. to Mary Elizabeth, daughter of the late Mr R. Jones, Towvn, Ab rgele James Dicker Dec. 30th, at the Parish Church, L'an-rhiiadr, by the Rev. D.

Jones, vicar, assisted by the Rev. R. Trevor Owen, M.A., vicar of Llangedwin, and the Rev. Davie, B.A., Llancadwaladr, the Rev. Thomas James, B.A., Incumbent of Llanarmon, Mjnydd Mawr, to Agnes Emily Dicker, daughter of the late P.

H. Dicker, F.R.C.S Oswestry. 4ESJones Dec. 30th, by license, by the Rev. Isaac lilies, at Mwrog-street Chapel, Mr Hugh Jones, Ty-Brith, near Ruthin, to Miss Elizabeth Jones, Tyn-y- Caeua, Llanvnys.

JNeS-Nichols Jan. 6th, at Chester-street Baptst by the Rev. R. M. Humphreys, Rhosddu, assisted by the Rev.

R. Lloyd, Cas Bach, Chris mas Jones, draper, Cfn Mawr, to Jenny, daughter of Charles Nicholas, Ruabon. 'Wcu fi' Griffiths Jan 3rd. at St. Paul's Church, JJuichester, bv the Rev.

K. Hewlett, M.A.. Thomas fatcUffe, of Manchester, to Emma, daughter of the U-t, tfc Hchard Griffiths, Sweeney Mountain, Oswestry. "tiAMs Bromley December31, at the Welsh Presby-r'in Church, St. John's-street, Chester, by the Rev.

professor Ellis Edwards, M.A., Bala, assisted by the J. Price Davies, M.A the Rev. Hugh Williams, eii Professor at the CM. College, Bala, to Mary, Chaste UaUghter UfiaS Bromley' DEATHS. gnn.

jrtl, at 10, Percy-road, nrexuauj. oa, Wv son of James Davies, stonemason, aged li. 1st, at 14, Temple-row, Wrexham, Mary, DavipI Th''nias Dayley, aged 68. IuTm aged e2 Mr Edward Danes' YKW" Mold. Rob zna, at Summerhill, Seth uav.es, aim m-4l aSed 2 vears and 5 months.

JoJnhnP4Ul. at Summerhill, Emily, daughter o. "ans, aged 18. WtjyS; Ith- at his residence. Spriug-r lid, Rhosddu, tJnEtMB, cooper, aged Business -uuuua) evening, January oth, ISSo, amount received, 8 3s 0J I amount repaid, 6 2s lid number of Wrexham Musical Festival.

Mr Benjamin Piercy, the President of the Festival for the current year, has eeneroualv inorpaaorl au scription to the funds from 10 guineas to 25, and ins inn pn an art. iias aiso Deen placed at the disposal of the Committee, who cannot fail to be highly gratified at so munificent a gift. Death of Mr John Evans, Spring Rod A well-known old Wrexhamite died on Monday in the person of Mr John Evans, cooper, father of Mr Evans of the firm of Messrs. Strachan and Evans High-street. Mr Evans has been in failing health for some time, and on Saturday afternoon he had a stroke, and expired on Monday at the age of 69 The funeral took place yesterday (Friday Inqcest at (Friday) an inquest was held at the Gate Inn.

Rhosnessney before the coroner (Mr B. H. Thelwall), on the body of a child named Price, whose parents live at Acton Terrace, Rhosnessney. It appears whilst in the house the child put his mouth to the spout of the kettle, and the escaping steam scalded him so severely that he died from the effects. A vei diet in accordance with the evidence was returned.

A week of Prayer. The current week has been observed as a week of prayer at the various Nonconformist places of worship in the town, the meetings taking place as follows Monday i Hill-street Chapel, presiding minister, the Rev! W. Tiller; Tuesday, Brynyffynnon Wesleyan Chapel, R.jv. H. J.

Haffer street Congregational Chapel, Rev. D. Rhys Jen- xi.mouay, irenyoryn vnapei, Kev. Jer-man Friday, Chester-street Baptist Chapel Rev A. P.

Watson. There ha a hp. a. fair attendance throughout the week, and to-morrow unuay evening) tne Kev. J.

A. Beet will preside at Zion Chapel, service at 8 15. Mr Gladstone. Mr Gladstone continues to improve in health. Tuesday was the 73rd anniversary of Airs Gladstone's birth, and the event was quietly celebrated at Hawarden Castle.

Mrs Gladstone received numerous congratulatory messages and not a few birthday gifts. Mr Gladstone was not well enough to be present at the customary rent audit dinner at Hawarden on Wednesday, but his place was filled by Mr W. H. Gladstone. M.P.

In responding to the toast of the health of the Premier, the honorable gentleman made what is described as a significant reference to to Mr Gladstone's possible early retirement from taking a prominent part in public affairs. On Friday evening the annual distribution of prizes to the Hawarden Rifle Volunteers took place, the presentation being made by Mrs Gladstone. Attempted Borglary in Chsbter-road On Thursday nieht. P.C. whn nr duty in High-street, was applied to by a gentle- mau wuo sam a woman was ringing a bell and calling out for help at the residence of Mr Burtoa in Chester-road.

The officer at once proceeded to the house, when he was told by the woman in charge of the place that she had distinctly seen either two or three men attemr.tin!? to fifFWt an entrance into the house at the rear nf premises. The officer then made an inspection, and found that the saddle-room had been entered and the drawers and cupboards ransacked and left open, but nothing appeared to have been taken away, neither could he discover the trace of any person about the premises. Proposed New Parish. An effort is at present being made to form a new ecclesiastical parish out of portions of Wrexham, Gresfoid, and Gwersyllt in connection with St. James's Church, which is in the township of Stansty and parish of Gwersyllt.

The creation of the new parish has been considered desirable owing to the increasing population and requirements of the Rhosddu dis trict. The Ecclesiastical Commissioners hold a small property in the neighbourhood within the limits of the prescribed Darish. and it is its advocates, will endow it, although considerable aouots nave been expressed upon the point inasmuch as they have already endowed Gwersyllt, which forms one portion of the same district, "and Escluaham, which is on the south side of the town. Hospital Sunday Collections On Sunday, sermons were preached and collections made in the various churches and chapels in the town and neighbourhood on behalf of the Wrexham Infirmarv. and ud to vesterdav fFVidawl f.ho hnn secretary.

Mr J. Oawell Burv. had following amounts s. d. Wrexham Parish Charch 17 4 0 St.

Mark's Church 14 13 2 Gwersyllt Church 2 0 0 St. John's, Hightown 117 Zion Chapel, Hirdir 0 1U 0 Ruabon Church 4 15 iq PUspower Chapel 4 5 1 Rhos Church 4 2 10 Brymbo Church 2 6 0 Eiclusham Church 1 lb" 5 Welsh Charch (Wrexham) 118 St. James', Rhosddu 4 1 Minera Church 2 11 9 Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Egerton-street. lib St. Mary's Catholic Church 3 17 9 Hill-street English Chapel, Rhos 1 1 8 Ciestr-street Congregational Chapel 6 Kingston House School.

The result 2 7 of the examination recently held at this sMmrvl nection with the Society of Science Letters, and Art of London has been received. The candidates were examined in the following subjects Scripture, arithmetic, geography, English history, English grammar, theory of music, French, and freehand drawing. Thirteen girls were presented for the examination, and all succeeded in obtpining the Society's certificate in the following nrrW nf mo-; Miss Gertrude Lloyd, of Rhayadar, distinguished nersen oy Demg piacea in nrst-class Honors List First Class. Certificates were gained by Miss Annie R'ivtun Wrexham, with tumors in drawing Miss Gertrude Edgar. Wrexham, with honors in ci.

uuipius miss -u inon 11111 Woolton SbaanA Class. Miss Plofnr Ticlni. w.o honors in geography, English history, and Scripture'; Miss aiary jine DJioer, nremaia Agnes Jones, Amlwch, with honors in Scripture Mis Isabel Louise Williams, Wrexham, with honors in Scripture. Third C.ltis Mias Sarah Ann RtQr. honors in Scripture and French Miss Annie Pierce, nrexnam, witn Honors in ocrippure Bert la Edgar, Wrexrum, with honors in Scripture Miss Maggie Jones' Wrexham, with honors in Scripture Miss Eleanor Lee, Wrexham.

The result of this examination speaks for iti lf of the excellent teaching and the unceasing care ffiven bv the Princioal and her staff nf rponhprc in educating those that come under their care. The Kev. urimtn imams, curate of the parish, waa present during the examination. Popular Lectures. On Friday, at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, Argyle-street, a proposal for organising popular and educational lectures in the town, in conjunction with the University College of Wales, was discussed by a large and influential committee.

Mr T. B. Acton was voted to the chair. It waa fJemrfpd fn acnont; an offer of the University College of Aberystwyth tor the delivery 01 a course ot lectures during the present winter, by Professor MacCallum, M.A., entitled English Writers of the present Century." The course will consist of six lectures on the fnllnwincr onrtular authors ninlrona Thackeray, Tennyson, Browning, and George Knot tne lectures win ne held on alternate Tondavs. and the first on Lnrd Mananlav will be given on the 10th inst.

Tickets of admission will hp issnpd for the entire rvmrae at t.Vio nominal figure of Is 6d (admission to a single lecture, 6d). A sub-committee consisting of the Revs. G. T. Birch and H.

J. Haffer, Messrs. T. B. Acton, and Geo.

Rocke (secretary) was appointed to carry out all further arrangements. Mr Acton was elected President of the movement, and Mr Geo. Rocke SofirAtarv Tt is honed that thf nnhlin will rln all they can to aid the committee in the furtherance or tne lauuauie wum mcy uave b.ih.n in uaau, auu will give the lectures the support they deserve. ia Qiirrrroatpfl that pmnlnvfiM nf lahnnr anrl nt.hera should purchase tickets for free distribution, and tnus encourage a taaue lur me reaaing or nign class and healthy literature. Wrexham Highway board.

At the meeting on Tuesday cnere were present iessrs a. 1. uaugn, AU Tirana A Pool Plhiltnn .1 Sykes, E. Humphreys, LI. Powell, T.

Venables, M. D. Jones, J. Jones, Lea, J. Shone, J.

Milligan, J. Tudor Rogers, B. Davies, B. Lloyd, and Dr. Jones, Ruabon Mr J.

Bury, clerk. A letter was read from MrDavid Williams, the Flintshire county surveyor, in reply to a communication from the clerk to the Highway Board, calling attention to fno rlanrrprons condition of the Waen Fawr bridae. Mr Williams stated that it was not a county bridge, but belonged to the Hawarden Highway Board. The surveyor reportea cnac ivir xioyu TT: 1 1 flnnKirflioliiro mnnfv anrusvnp alan stated that it was not a county bridge. Mr A.

i i i.r i reel promisea to ormg tne ueiure nie Quarter Sessions on the following Thursday. A ii.4.n v.a.l frnm MY RiYbard VVilsnn nn hehalf ICt LCI wco of the Wrexham, Mold, an I Connah's Quay Rail way Uompany, stating mat nney naa uuut two Via r-ailwau near Rrniiorhton ftnel UllUgCO UVI 1 had put the roads and approaches in good repair. They requested the Highway Board totake posses- sionot thein. ne surveyor was lnatruutcu uo present a report to the next meeting. In reply to a letter from the clerk as to the dangerous state of the fence at Glascoed-road, Mr Kyrke, agent to the owner, wrote that he did not consider himself liable to fence the road.

The Brymbo Company in answer to the Board request, that they should protect the puoue iroin sue uaugeiuua imway DrmV.no Bprmhn ronlioel that stems crossing au lcihuvw, ir r- had been taken to prevent any damage in future. Dr. Jones called attention to a uangeroua cuivert on the old road from Bangor to Ruabon, and the surveyor was directea zo inspect tne piace, ana re port the result to the next meeting. Mr reel remarked that some persons were in the habit of rid- 4.V.O fnntnath Viotwopn and Rinmr and requested that the Board should summon anv ,1 r. z.

person who uhuu uc oku uuiug iu mis way in future. The Surveyor was instructed to give notice to the workmen on the roads, and to the chief-constable. A letter was read from Mrs Darby, Wren's Nest, Rhosddu, asking the Board to plant trees along the roadside in Stansty. The Board, it waa agreed, had no power to carry out the suggestion, but would offer no obiaotion if Mrs TWV i her friends thought proper to do the work. views, witn a explanatory lecture oy mr inos.

Jones the Welsh Missionary in the West End of LonrLn' In Sion Chapel, Whitechapel-road, on the 31st, tea was given to about 300 poor people. The evenine IJ-J 1 Tl -rw- meeting was presiueu over uj mr xjiciya xlnghes. The fourth meeting took place on New Year's Night at Woodbury Town, under the conductorship of Mr David Thomas, senior Welsh missionary. At the Devonshire House Hotel on Tuesday last it was decided tnat a society tor young men London should be formed under the title of The Cambrian Union of London. Dr.

Morgan Davies was elected president; Mr Robert Parry, B.A., Vice-President and Mr Thomas G. Davies, B.A., Secretary. The meetings will be held weekly at the Cannon-street Hotel. The Council, Governors, and Constituents of Aber-ystwith College will meet at Lonsdale Chambers on the 20th instant to ratify the changes recently proposed to be made in the constitution of the society. London, Wednesday.

Local News. Lord Kenton's Majority. Lord Kenyon will attain his majority on July 5th. Wrexham IntirjIary. The Secretary acknowledges with thanks the receipt of 5 7s 6d from Mr Frederick Price, Gresford Mill, being the sum realised by the sale of five stray sheep.

The Mayor at Chapel. To-morrow (Sunday) his Worship the Mayor, Mr Councillor S. T. Baugh, will attend Divine service at the Wesleyan Chapel, Brynyffynnon, when a sermon will be preached by the Rev. J.

Agar Beet, and an offertory made on behalf of the Wrexham Infirmarv The procession will muster at the Guildhall, Chester-street, at 10.15 a.m., and leave for Brynyffynnon at 10.30. Presentation to P.C. James D. McLaren. On Tuesday evening a pleasing ceremony took place at the Old King's Head, Hope-street, in connection with a presentation to P.C.

James D. McLaren on the eccasion of his recent marriage. Mr W. Fjulkes presided, and the presentation, which consisted of a handsome timepiece, a purse of money, and an address, was made in suitable terms by Mr W. Swann on behalf of the subscribers.

The address ran as under To Mr James D. McLaren. Dear Sir, We, the undersigned, are desirons of taking an early opportunity of tendering to you our hearty congratulations and good wishes upon your recent marriage. During your residence in Wrexham, extending over a period of four years, yon have as an officer of the Denbighshire Constabulary gained, by you upright conduct and faithful discharge of your duties, the esteem and respect of all. Amongst your numerous friends and well-wishers none are more desirous for your welfare than we are, and we very sincerely trust that you and your wife may enjoy a long, happy, and prosperous life.

P.C. McLaren appropriately acknowledged the presentation and expressed his best thanks to the subscribers. During the evening a number of toasts were proposed, and several songs by the vocal members of the company promoted the general harmony of the proceedings. Coming of Age Rejoicings and Presentations. Great rejoicings took place on Monday at Hanmer and Gredington, the occasion being the coming of age of Henry, eldest son and heir of Mr A P.

Heywood Lonsdale, Gredington, Whitchurch, master of the Shropshire foxhounds. At twelve o'clock the tenantry made a handsome presentation to Mr Henry Lonsdale and afterwards some hundreds of them dined in a marque. Chester-street Baptist Sunday School. At the annual teachers' meeting the report of the secretary Mr G. Caldecott, showed the number of scholars and teachers on the books to be 173.

with an average attendance of 116. On the motion of the Pastor, the Rev. D. R. Jenkins, seconded by Mr Simon Jones, the same officers were re-elected for the third time, Mr Benjamin Owen as superintendent, and Mr G.

Caldecott as secretary. Mr E. J. Roberts was elected treasurer. About 70 teachers, elder bcholars, and friends subsequently partook of an excellent tea, and a thorough enjoyable evening was spent.

The Church Sunday Schools Concert. As will be seen by advertisement, the annual grand evening concert in aid of the Church Sunday Schools is announced to be held in the Public Hall on Friday next (the 16th inst.) A more than usually attractive programme has been prepared, and will be rendered by the following ladies and gentlemen Vocalists Miss Leche, Miss Lilian Piercy, Miss Helena Edwards, Miss Jenny Maldwyn, the Rev. J. Ishmael Thomas, Rev. G.

J. Howson, Mr Harry Cross, and Mr Arthur Evans Instrumentalists Miss Sara Hughes, pianoforte Mrs Tyrwhitt Drake, concertina a quintette, piano and strings. The accompanist will be Mr J. T. Prichard, the talented organist and choirmaster of St.

Mark's, and we are sure a rare musical treat may be anticipated. A plan of of the hall may be sem at Mr J. F. EdiBbury's, High-street, where tickets may be obtained, as also at Mr Potter's, Mrs Scott's, Mr Scotcher's, Miss Whiting's, Mis3 Brown's, Hope-street Mr W. Fisher's, Church-street Messrs Bayley and Caxton Buildings, or from any of the Church Sunday School teachers.

Entertainment. The first quarterly tea meeting and entertainment in connection with Queen-street Band of Hope Society, took place on Wednesday next in the Talbot Room, which was kindly lent for the occasion. Upwards of a hundred sat down to an excellent tea. At the entertainment, presided over by the Superintendent (Mr John Roberts), the following was the programme, which was sustained by many of the children Song Anniversary Hymn," Children Address Superintendent Song Little Mary," Miss E. Bewyer Recitation St.

Nicholas," Miss Annie Fraser Song "The Mouse Mr R. E. Williams Duet Mae's meddwon yn Davies Sjng "There's work for all to do," Children Song What are you going to do J. Roberts Song "They are working for me, J. R.

Ellis Song The Wicked Girl in M. Davies Recitation Buy yoor own J. R. Ellis Song Ymion mam ai R. E.

Williams Duet Waiting and J. P. Davies and Bates At the close of the meeting votes of thanks were proposed by Mr Jos. Edwards, seconded by Mr Robert Roberts. Mr Thomas Jones, and Mr James Morris, to the officers of the Band Hope, and suitably responded to by Mr Roberts and Mr Wm.

Davies, secretary and treasurer. The District Schools and the Fever Epidemic. On Monday afternoon, at a special meeting of the Rural Sanitary Authority, there were present Mr S. T. Baugh (in the chair), Sir R.

E. Egerton, Messrs A. Peel, T. Sykes, T. Chilton, J.

Rogers, and B. Davies Mr J. 0. Bury, Clerk Dr. Davies, medical officer of health and Mr R.

Phennah, inspector of nuisances. The meeting was called for the purpose of considering an application from the Rev. J. Dobell, on behalf of the managers of Gwersyllt National Schools, that the Sanitary Authority should withdraw the order for closing the schools on account of the prevalence of scarlet fever in the parish. Two letters were read from the rev.

gentleman, who said that it would do serious injury to close the school for another month, as the Inspector's annual visit was due in March. About 50 per cent, of their Summerhill children went to Brynteg, and if they closed Gwersyllt school and left Brynteg open, the children would not stop at home, but would go to Brynteg, and they would thus lose the scholars. The writer said the fever was spreading more since the schools were closed. If the children who were healthy were allowed to go to school, it would separate them from the infected families, whereas at present he saw groups of children, infected and healthy, playing together. Dr.

Davies. in reply to questions, said that in Upper Gwersyllt there were eventeen families affected with scarlet fever, there being twenty-three children ill. Of this number, ten children attended Gwersyllt.seven Brynteg. three Brynissa, two Rhosrobin, and one Stansty. If the managers of Gwersyllt Schools would consent to carry out the recommendations of the Authority as had been the case with the Gresford and Rossett Schools, the restrictions as to closing their schools for any further period might be removed.

Mr Phennah reported that he had made a house to house visitation at Summerhill and Gwersyllt, and ordered parents, who had children suffering from fever, not to send them to school. He had supplied the Medical Officer of Health with a list of all the houses infected in his district. On the motion of Mr Baugh, seconded by Mr Rogers, it wa3 unanimously decided that subject to the school premises being thoroughly cleansed and whitewashed, and the sanitary defects mentioned by the inspector remedied, together with the acceptance of the regulations adopted at Rossett and Gresford, that the restrictions as to the further closing of the sohools should be removed. It was also agreed that the Sanitary Inspector should supply the masters of all schools in his dfstrict with lists of the children from infected houses, and that he request the masters on no account to admit such children unless provided with a certificate from the Medical Officer of Health. A letter was read from the icar of Gresford on behalf of the managers of the schools forwarding a number of resolutions passed at the meeting of the School Committee, on the 5th inst.

They were to the effect that the managers adopted the suggestion of the medical officers with regard to the exclusion of children coming from infected houses they would also direct the master and mistress to admit no child from an infected house without Dr. Davies' certificate, but they hoped the Sanitary Authority would arrange for the medical officer's certificate to be given Dromptly. A communication was read from Mr A. H. Stokes Roberts, Altbrey Farm, Rossett, informing the Authority of a case of diphtheria at the farm, his bailiffs child being affected.

The Clerk said he had, on receipt of the intimation, at once communicated with the medical officer and sanitary inspector, who had taken the necessary steps to prevent the spreading of the fever. The members generally expressed their satisfaction of the voluntary notification made in this case, it being remarked that the example aet was one worthy of imitation, December Slsz. Knormods Arrival or Lime Jcice. The demand for lime juice, caused by the war in Egypt, has been much in excess of previous years. The Hilda, which arrived at Liverpool on Christmas Eve, brought no less than 60,000 gallons from the island of Montserrat, all of which was consigned to Messrs.

Evans, Sms. and the sole consignees, making the uuprecedented total for the year of 180,000 gallons. This extraordinary quantity is due to the demand for our army in k-Sypfc. which is supplied daily with rations of Montserrat lime juice, which, we understand, is the only lime juice that meets the requirements of the Government with regard to strength and quality. We learn that Messrs.

J. F. Edisbury and of the North Wales Factory, Wrexham, have arranged for the delivery during the ensuing season of a large quantity no other lime juice being used but "Montserrat" in the manufacture of their well-known and popular beverage, Champagne Lime Juice. THE INFIRMARY BALL. This event, which annually increases in popularity, came off yesterday (Friday) week, and was in every respect a thorough success, the number present being fully equal to, if not exceeding, that of any previouo year, and the financial benefit accruing to the funds of the Infirmary being therefore of a correspondingly satisfactory character.

A large and brilliant gathering of the elite of the town and neighbourhood assembled to support this admirably conducted, beneficent, and most deserving institution, the lady patroness on this occasion being Miss Griffith-Boscawen, the daughter of our esteemed Chairman of Quarter Sessions, Capt. Griffith-Boscawen, Trevalyn Hall, and the President for the year, his worship the Mayor, Mr Councillor S. T. Baugh. The Public Hall, as usual, underwent a most completd transformation, and it was really wonderful to see the change effected in the internal appearance of the building, it being a matter of no small difficulty to cheat the imagination into a recognition of the unadorned every-day structurs in the brilliantly-appointed ball-room into which the Hall was converted under the artistic hands of Mrs Richard Williams, whose natural good taste in the an 01 aecoration is so well Known.

The iron pillars supporting the balcony were draped with scarlet cloth, and surrounded by beautiful heraldic shields, emblazoned with the arms of all nations, the pillars being adorned with trailing ivy, which stood out with pretty effect against the scarlet drapery, whilst festoons of ivy stretched gracefully from pillar to pillar, the whole being surmounted with a neat bordering of evergreens. An effective wreathing of evergreens also ran around the entire Hall, the ornamental ironwork of the balcony being draped in white, whilst the lamps underneath were decorated with rose-colored shades, producing a pleasant and subdued radiance. The orchestra, where Mr C. A. Stephenson's well-known quadrille band was stationed, was adorned with a profusion of choice plants in pots, the whole of the floral decoration-: being ably carried out by Messrs Strachan and florists, High-street.

The difficulties whi i annually have to be contended with in ren Liiugthe Public Hall in any way fit for so important an event as the annual ball in aid of cur local lufirmary can only be tully appreciated by those who are acquainted with the appearance of the hall in ita normal condition. Mr Robins, the hallkeeper, and others rendered every assistance in getting the floor in good order, and the general effect when everything was completed was highly satisfactory. The evergreens for the general decorations were kindly supplied by Sir R. A. Cunliffe, M.P., and Captain Griffith-Boscawen, to whom the Committee are much indebted Messrs W.

and J. Prichard, Hope-street, supplied materials for decoration, and to these and other tradesmen whose services were required the thanks of the Committee are due for the liberal spirit in which they were met in regard to carrying out the ball arrangements. The committee also desire to thank Mr Owen Elias and Mr Clarke, Henblas-street, for their considerate kindness in lighting the rows of gas jets outside their respective establishments for the convenience of those attending the ball, and the Committee likewise return their best thanks to all who interested themselves in promoting the success of the ball, including, amongst others, Mr George Bevan, who, as on previous occasions, kindly undertook the sale of ball tickets. Neat ball programmes were provided by the Committee, the following being the list of the dances Country donee alse Estudiantina Polka Sauterelle Lancers Iolanthe Valse Loyaute Valse nder Momenta Schottische Highland Valse Viola Plka Chic Lancers Rip van Winkle Valse Thine Alone Valse Barcorolle Polka Mother Hubbard Valse Tadora Valse Yenetia Lancers Patience Valse unesse Duree alse Yenitienne Polka oi 1 China Valse Auf tmmer Galop John Peel Valse Manola The arrangements of the ball stewards Captain Griffith-Boscawen, Mr W. Overton, president of the Infirmary, Lieut.

-Col. Jones, V.C.,. Mr F. Page, Dr. R.

Williams, Dr. J. Llewelyn Williams, and Mr H. Poyser (who wore rosettes of claret and red, the colors of the lady patroness' family) were of the most excellent and complete character, the respected and energetic hon. secretary of the Institution, Mr J.

Oswell Bury, discharging the onerous duties of M.C. with his accustomed tact and courtesy. The guests began to assemble shortly before ten o'clock, the Trevalyn Hall party being the first to arrive, and the lady patroness who was charm ingly attired in a corsage and skirt of white satin, the front trimmed with tulle embroidered with pearls, plain tulle waterfall back with long and broad white satin bow and ends, and single row of pearls round the neck formally received some of the first arrivals. Dancing commenced shortly after ten, when, in the unavoidable and much regretted absence of the Mayor through severe indisposition, the ball was opened by Aid. J.

Oswell Bury, as Deputy-Mayor, and the lady patroness, Miss Griffith-Boscawen, the second couple being Captain Griffith-Boscawen and the Hon. Mrs George Kenyon. The company numbered 231 126 gentlemen and 105 ladies including the following: Trevalyn Hall party and Miss Griffith-Boscawen (Lady Patroness), Mr Trevor Boscawen, Mr Arthur Boscawen, the Hon. Geore and Mrs Kenyon, Mr H. St.

John Raikes and Miss Raikes Mrs and the Misses Jones-Parry, Mr liichard Gordon, Henry Brooke, and Mr Royds. Mr and Mrs Williams Wynn's party The Countess of Mexborough, Lady Mary Savile, Lady Ann Savile, Sir William Grenville Williams and Lady Williams, Miss C. Williams Wvnn, Miss A. Williams Wynn, Mr R. W.

Williams Wynn. The Hon. Capt. Bertie, Lord Kenyon, Mr Bibby, Captain Herbert Lovett, Mr H. Lonsdale, Mr, Mrs.

and Miss Heywood Lonsdale. Mr Marcell Conran and Miss Conran. The Plas Power party Mrs and the Visss Birch. Miss Cor ett Mr Corbett, Captain Tipping, Mr Green, and Mr Aylmer Lane. Bryn-y-pys party Sir Thomas and Ldv Meyrick, Miss Meyrick, Mr J.

Hurlestone Leche, Mis Leche, Mr Ethelston (Royal Welsh Fusiliers), Mi-s Kthelston, Mr Hucrh Heber Porcy. Miss Antonia Williams. Miss Dnaltrv and Mr Edmund Peel. Ruabon Vicarage party Mrs and the Misses Edwards 3) Ruabon Vicarage. Mr G.

Edwards, and Mr Owen, Hengwrtucna, uoigeuey. Pickhill Hall party Mr and Mrs Harold Lees, Mr Hyde Lees. Mrs de Visme, Mns Burke Wood. Miss L. Rurk Wood, Mr John Howard, Mr Nugent Hownrd, Mr Maclean.

and Mr A. Graves. The Kose Hill party Mrs Girardot, Mrs W. Brinckman, Miss G. Brinckman.

Miss S. Sandbach, Mr C. Mostvn Owen. Mr O. G.

ooke. Mr W. H. Brinckman. Mr Hodb (Kno'ton).

and A. Hope. nui party unn fiercy. air l-nercy, Mis-i Florence Piercy, Miss Lilian Piercy, Miss Eva Piercy. Mi-s Meredith, Miss Davi-on, Capt.

Beauclerk, Mr Meredith, R.N., Mr Salisbury, and Mr -tuart. Camyralyn party Mr E. Swetenham, Q.C., Mr and Mrs E. W. Swetenham, Miss Swetenham, Mrs Alfred Lyon, Mr Walter Lyon, Miss E.

Lovett, Miss M. Lovett, Mrs Hackin, Mr Horton, and Mr Capel Smith. Bronwvlfa party Miss Evans. Mr Alfred B. Evans.

Mr Arthur E. Kvans, Mr and Mrs Septimus Castle. Mr Kussel! Thompson, Mr Simpson Jones, Mrs Bishop, and Mr and Mrs W. P. Evans.

Mr W. Overton, president of the Infirmary, Mr R. Overton, and the Mi3ses Humphreys (Uaa Lodge). Col. the Hon.

savage aiostyn, sum regimental district, Col. Cooper. Mr KodencK Uwynne, and Mr G. F. Walker (Royal Welsh Fusiliers).

Sir KODen auu egerton Aiynj ana Egerton, Mr and Miss Egerton (Gladwyn), Mr and Mrs Barker CLlvndir), Miss JBarKer, Maud Barker, Mr Birker, Mr W. Barker, and Mr Alfred Barker Mr and Mrs Peter Ormrod. Mr and Mrs F. E. Cotton, and Captain Walcot, Mr and Mrs Oliver Ormrod (Esp Hill).

Miss More-land, Miss Lawson, and Mr Walter G. Hargreavts Mr and Mrs Fletcher (PantyochinX Major and Mrs Leadbetter' Mrs Lloyd-Williams and the Misses Lloyd-Williams' (Denbigh), Mr and Mrs Wheldon (Gwersyllt Pa'k) and the Misses Wheldon Major and Mrs Hutton and Mr Greene Mrs and Miss Sturkey (Marchwiel) Mrs Chilton, Miss E. Chilton, Miss L. Chilton, Mr t' Chilton, junr, and Mr Mothersil Miss Foulkes" (The Lodge), and the Misses Wrench Lieut vt. 'Je3VM iaea' and the Misies Bickersteth Mr Mr R.

Clayton, Mr H. Hall. Mr A. SJiSnBS Darlington; Mrs Perceval and Mr Pwanai Madoc). vlr and Mrs Evan Morris, Mr and MrsBatten, Mr Hoskins, and Mr H.

R. Rowland Mr and Mrs G. F. navies (Plas Dariand) Mr and Ellington Hushes, Mr Reginald James and Miss James (P.as Acton) Dr. and Mrs Richard Williams, and o.

jagger ur. j. Llewelyn Williams Mrs und Miss aisson, a. siss'in, and Mr H. Sisson Mr F.

Lvnch and Miss Lynch (Glascoed) Mr R. F. Godfrey, and Mr Heaton uoju-Williams Mr A. E. Mdrsh, Ur Unfill, Mr Hampden Poyser, Mr J.

C. G. Foulkes, Mr Page, Mr T. Eyton-Jones, junr Mr H. Eyton-Jones, Mr Arthur Eyton-Jon, Mr nugnes, c.

Viewed from the balcony, which formed capital promenade, the floor of the hall presented a dazzhntr spectacle the hshts. the music, the decorations, the pleasant hum of animated converse the arace and beauty of the ladies, who, in the glory of their bright bewildering toilettes, practi-i callv exemnlified the poetry of motion," all l.combiniogto produce a brilliant moving picture 4 a.m., and at times the crowd of dancers waa so great that cries were lond for a rope to divide the hall, and we feel sure the committee will in future study the comfort of the dancers by providing the suggested and necessary division Ihe donations received by the Hon. Secretary up to the present time are as under a d. Miss Griffith-Boscawen (Lady Patroness) 10 10 0 His Grace the Duke of Westminster 5 0 0 Mr H. Ffoolkea 2 2 0 Mr T.

Dixon 110 Mr J. Sykes 110 Mr J. Burton 110 The ball accounts is not yet made up; but we are assured by the Secretary that there will be a substantial balance to hand over for the benefit of the Institution. WREXHAM 1A.RD OF GUARDIANS. Thursday, January 8th.

Present Mr E. Rowland in the chair Mr Beale, vice-chair Sir Robert Egerton Messrs Burton, J. Gittins. J. Rogers, B.

Davies w' Kaoerts, J. Uithell, J. VV. Evans. C.

Weaver anrl W. Owen3 Mr J. Oswell Bury, clerk. OUTDOOR RELIEF IM RUABON F4RI3H. Mr B.

Davies said he wished to give notice that next Board day he should call attention to a certain number of cases in Ruabon of old people who had had their relief stopped the last few weeks. Since the Conference held at Dolgelly a great deal had been said here and elsewhere as to the very liberal manner in which that Board had given out-door relief in Ruabon and a comparison had been made with regard to the amount of the out-relief in Ruabon compared with that in the other districts of the union. The result had been that the Guardians of that Board had been very determined to reduce the out-door relief in Ruabon and the consequence was that a great many paupers who did receive out-relief had now been struck off the books. He was sorry to say that a death had happened in his neighbourhood during the current week of such a case viz that of John Davie.s, Pentre Christionydd, who a few weeks ago had his out-relief stopped, and who had nothing whatever to depend upon except begging off his neighbours. He made application to the relievimr officer, who, however, had very properly refused to bring forward the case again unless there were some altered circumstances connected with it a The Clerk Relieving Officer Owen informs me that this man has not received any relief from the Union for the last twelve months.

So there is no use going on. Mr B. Davies Quite so. But this man has been with me repeatedly during the past twelve months, and I have referred him to the relieving officer, who has refused to take any notice of the case, and it is the general impression that this poor old man has actually died of starvation owing to the relief being refused him The Clerk (interrupting) Well, Mr Davies, if you are going to proceed in this way I shall have to defend the Guardians and call the relieving officer to show that there is no foundation for youc statement. Mr Davies There is foundation for everything I state.

The Clerk Mr Owen denies it. Mr Davies Mr Owen can't deny that application has been made to him. Mr Owen Yes, some time ago. Mr Davies Well, I wish to say that it is the im-presBion in the neighbourhood that this poor man has died of starvation, and that the Ruabon Guardians are to be blamed. Mr Rogers It's his own fault, if he's offered the house, Mr Davies.

The Chairman It will be better to go into the matter when you bring the case forward, Mr Davies. You had better write down the names of the parties. Mr Davies I will, sir. There are a number of cases in our neighbourhood of aged persons some 80 years old who have had their relief stopped during the last few weeks from some reason or other. I shall bring these cases forward next Thursday with the view of their out-relief being continued, and if all the cases, after being dealt with by the whole Board, are refused.

I shall at all events rest satisfied that I have done my duty. Mr Davies then handed in the names of the- cases referred to, and the subject dropped. THE BOUSE. The Master's books showed the number of inmates to be 342, against 350 last year, and 336 last week vagrants relieved, 23 (including 15 under the Berkshire system) imbeciles, 47 in schools boys 43, girls 46 receiving industrial training boys 14, girls 9. The Master reported that Mr Henry Howell, of Chester-street, would give a magic lantern entertainment to the whole of the inmates if the Guardians approved, the desired permission being given, The inmates also returned their thanks, through the Master, to the Chairman of the Board, Capt.

Griffith-Boscawen, for his kind Christmas presents of tea and sugar, each woman and the men who were non-smokera having received 2ozs. of the former and lib. of the latter. The children of the schools also had their annual Christmas tree on Friday evening last, they greatly enjoyed, and they deaired sincerely to thank the Guardians for their kindness. Subjoined is a list of the subscribers Grirhth-Boscawen, for tea and sugar, 2 18 His Grace the Duk- of Westminster, 1 Sir W.

Williams Wynn, 1 Sir R. A. Cunliffe, 1 Sir R. E. Egerton, 10s Right Hon.

G. O. Morgan, 1 Mr H.Lees, MrT. L. FitzHugh.

Mr B. Piercy, 22s: Miss Ffoulkes, Is Mr E. Swetenham, 10 Mr A. Peel, 10j Col. Meredith, 10s Mr J.

Burton, 10s Captain Godfuy, 10, Mr J. Sykes, 10 Mr Lester, 10s J. Beale, 10s Mr J. H. Ffoulkes, 10s; Rev.

Puleston, 10a Rev. G. Bewsher, 5s Messrs I'ldward Evans, Bronwylfa. U)s-T. Chilton, 10s J.

0-. veil Bury, 10s J. Gittins, 5s; J. Evans, 5s A. W.

Edwards, 5s S. T. Baugh, 5s; C. Weaver, 2s 6d J. Rogers, 2s 6d D.

Bryde. 5s J. D. Beard, 5s T. Thomas, 2s 6d E.

Rowland, 5s O. Cheetham, 5s R. O. Evans, 5 R. Owens, 2s 6d R.

(). Williams, 2s 6d. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. Saturday, Jax. Before J.

Beale, and Geo. Bradley, Esq. DRUNK. AND INCAPABLE. HER TOOR; UmttS CAT An elderly woman named Jane Smith, who said she was a licensed hawker and oame from Mold was in custody charged by Sergt.

Littlehales with being drunk and incapable in Hope-street on the previous afternoon. Defendant said she had never been before the Magistrates since the time her husband was taken to Denbigh Asylum a few years ago. She was very anxious to-be allowed to leave the town, as she had a poor little cat at home and shouldn't like to find it dead, when she got back 'Mr Beale Oh, you have a family, then (Laughter.) Mr Bradley A cat aba says. Mr Beale Oh, a cat (Renewed laughter. V-Def end-ant, in reply to the Bench, said she had come to Wrexham to buy a particular kind of lamp glass and had got a little drop of whiskey.

She would leave Wrexham immediately if their Worships only gave her the chance. The woman was then discharged on promising to leave the town without delay. Monday. Before J. C.

Owen, W. Thomas, E. M. Jones, and J. B.

Murless, Eau Ex-Mayor. n' ALMOST A CASE OF WHITE OLOVKS. There being no appearance" in the only two cases on the list, Mr E. M. Jones asked Have you anv whits gloves by you, Mr Clerk The Magistrates' Clerk No, sir.

You willhv a them though by and bye, it strikes (Laughter.) My Clerk tells me, however, toe some cases on the list. ar The Ex-Mayor: You always give the -whifcp gloves, don't you, Mr Hughes 4.1 I 4U iuagistrates' im Wo. PI eased. oucy innac oe given, sir. I think it augo- very- wen tor the new year.

air Bradley Yes: This is the first the year. Court in The public," consisting of some lads, then dispersed. half-dozen just, however, as the Clerk was a oinc to take traditional gloves, the narfc ea an -asii. 4i 4r uir.uubiuu caac put in an appearance. Ihe kx-Mayor Well, this case just in time He'd have had onr has come only sizes" in about another minute.

(Lauehter. This case" was then proceeds- with. Ybsierday (Friday). Bef' irP J. Beale and Geo.

Bradley, Esqrs. DRUNKgNIT Charles Parry waa broo ffht nn charged by P.C. Maclaren Tth drunkn disorderly conduct in Hgb on th ana afternoon. The prisoner discharge! Is as the cost of his mam tenance at the lock-up. HUNTING Vmn sin vr.

WYNN'S MEET ON Saturday, Jan. Monday, Jan. 12th. Wednesday, Jan. Friday, Jan.

ltSth Saturday, Jan. HOUNDS -Stocket Gate New Street Lane Trotting Mare Garden TOO At 10.30. Saturday, loTt, wy HARMISRS AtiiV 4th' j0hD Price' Mwrog-8treet, Ruthin. a ad R0GirJan- A12- CunUffe-street, Rhosddu, Rich rd IdansllTn060' U' EdWdrd Ricbarda. WilliskSgcTp58' C--0-7.

WflZEAA ft" Mabel, VT. "niwnonbe, aged a WaSMM'L kf Thomas a mmuoi agea i. The Advertiser, SATURDAY, Jamcabt 10th, 1885. THE EXPLOSION on the Underarmi nrl ail utqtt failed to create more than a passing excitement. xne puDiic are growing used to theBe incidents of our high state of civilisation.

The dynamiters seem powerless to produce great explosions, and small ones are not verv serious affairs A n9r ago the smallest explosion caused great conster nation, Decausetne extent ot tne power of dynamite was unknown, but thennblifi whpfhArnffViiTT or wrongly remains to be proved have now come to the conclusion tht thir firsf. fpra was much exaggerated, find thai. VTlJimif.p ia nnf so destructive after all, while it is an excellent friend to glaziers, bricklayers, and masons. Last Week we wrote at leno-th divisions of the County of Denbigh, as formu lated Dy tne vJomraission, and we are clad to fin I that unon one noint that, nf the nomenclature, our view hae been accepted ano endorsed Dy all the authorities attending tne inquiry, very near the same unanimity was manifested with regard to the line of division No doubt Major Tulloch will be able to report in favor of such a mod ifi nation nf the latter as will satisfy both political parties, and tne general expression ot opinion, from the whole of the County, in favor of the names of Wrexham and Ruthin, in the nla nf and Llangollen, cannot but influence the final result. The Revenue ud to the end of the vear lftftd shows a deficiency of 700,000.

The experts say that this is not important, being due to some peculiarity in tne manner ot collecting the income tax in the early part of the year. This may be so. There is always some mystery now-a-days about the manner of collecting the income tax. Last month the Treasury deducted from all its salary payments (besides the ordinary income tax for the month) and entire half-year's income tax of one penny in the pound. This was.

of Course, the additional nennv rmt. on by Mr Childers in November for the last half of the financial year, but why was this penny collected in a different manner from the other fivepence If it was done to bring the receipts up to their proper figure by the 31st December, it has failed. Though the Wrexham Borough Magistrates came very near receiving white gloves this week from their clerk, in evidfinr.A nf a maiden session, the County Bench have had an unusually heavy week. One case against a publican and three visitors for Sunday drinking resulted in fines all round with an endorsement of the license. Several offences against the Coal Mines Regulation Act, and appertaining to coalowners and colliers, resulting in convictions and one charge of assault of an unusually severe character in this district in which the Magistrates took a very lenient view and let the defendant off with a fine and costs.

The gravest case was one of stabbing, happily infrequent in the Hundred of Bromtield, and a committal to the assizes was the result. All kinds of rumours are current about Mr Goschen. Why has he withdrawn his came from both the leading Liberal Clubs, the Reform and the Devonshire. Some people say he is going to retire from public life some that he is about to turn Conservative others that he is going to set himself to form that often talked of middle party. It is even whispered that he is to be made a peer, and intends to take his seat upon the crosB benches.

The prevailing opinion is that he contemplates joining the Conservative party. If he does take this important step ikere is no manner of doubt that it will have a powerful influence upon the position of parties, but it is very doubtful whether it will be a gain to the 'pposition. One thing is certain, if he does go over he will take his independence of mind along with him. Lord ISalisbury will find Mr Goschen and Lord Randolph Churchill a difficult pair to keep together. Lord Richard Grosvenor has favored his constituents in Flintshire with a number of addresses during the present week, and by doing so has strengthened his position materially, so far as the possibilities of the future indicate.

At Caergwrle, Connah's Quay, Mostyn, and Caerwys Lord Richard met with a warm reception, and after heariug his addresses, votes of confidence were unanimously passed. In combatting the Fair Trade craz he displayed a thorough acquaintance with trade questions and statistics, and shewed an aptitude in argument such as to justify his representation of a trading community. A letter read at the Caergwrle meeting from Mr Sparrow, regretting his inability to attend, and defending Free Trade from the attacks now being made by a portion of the Tory press, was received with great applause. It is gratifying to find sound Free Traders like Mr Sparrow coming forward to conclusively show that Free Trade is not responsible for the present depression, and that any or modification would be more injurious than beneficial. This is apparent from the fact that protectionists countries have suffered and are suffering a greater depression than that which has cast its shadow over our own community.

The post office site question was the occasion of a lively disc ission at a special meeting of the Wrexham Town Council on Monday, when a memorial to the Authority was adopted against the proposed Egerton-street site and in favor of offering a portion of the Municipal Buildings for the purpose. As to the relative merits of the two sites we have only to look at the division list where three residents of Egerton-street are on one side and all the rest on the other. Moreover the three gentlemen alluded to are living in a retired condition and enjoying the quietude of a private street with villa residences, and are members of the local parliament, because of the ample leisure they enjoy, and their long connection with the town. This fact precludes the presumption that their conduct was influenced by interested motives. On the other hand the other side advocate the greatest convenience of by far the greatest number if the Post Office was a competing institution, depending upon its position for its prosperity, as a bank, insurance office, accountant, auctioneer, or tradesman of any class or character, no one would dream of sticking it in Egerton-street.

Why then should the convenience of the general public be lost sight of so completely in thus placing it in a suburban street True we have letter boxes in different parts of the town, but that is but a very small portion of the trade transacted by a community at its Post Office. We have Post Office orders and postal orders to be obtained and exchanged. We have the Savings' Bank and Annuities to be attended to by cersonal applicants. We have a continuous application for stamps of all values. We have letters and parcels to be weighed and.