Llangollen Advertiser Denbighshire Merionethshire and North Wales Journal

LLANGOLLEN FAIRS. MR. LLOYD begs to inform his numerous friends and supporters that lie will hold SALES at the SMITHFIELD, LLANGOLLEN, EVERY FAIR DAY, when he will offer for Sale Fat and Store Stock. Sales at 10 30 prompt. Offices-Plassey, Wrexham. MR. BALL, D E NT I ST. OF MANCHESTER, WILL ATTEND LLANGOLLEN, PERSONALLY, At DAVIES'S TREVELYAN TEMPERANCE HOTEL, 10, CASTLE STREET, (Just opposite the Advertiser Office,) August 15th, September 3rd and 25th. ¡.. tr "1: SEWING MACHINE MANUFACTORY. THE BEST HOUSE IN THE TRADE FOR SEWING MACHINES. SEVVING MACHINES and other light S Machinery manufactured on the premises. All kinds of Lawn Mowers repaired and re-sharpened. Turning, Boring, and Lathe, Planing Machines; Bicycles; Harmoniums; Steam Engines, and Musical Instruments to order and in process, at moderate terms. Sewing Machines of every maker. All warranted for four years.—Lessons FREE. R. PRICE, Machine Maker, Regent Street, (368) Llangollen. STAMP OFFICE. TRY Richard Griffith and Co.'s NEW SEASON TEA At 2s. 6d.j Finest at 3s. The very best value given in every Article of GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR, CORN, MEALS, &c. CLEARANCE SALE OF SUMMER DRAPERY GOODS AT IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. A CALL WILL OBLIGE. DRAPERY AND GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. NOTICE THE ADDRESS,— 21, CASTLE STREET, LLANGOLLEN. THE RHYL WINTER GARDENS. OPEN DAILY.—Flowers in great perfection, Waterfall, Lake, Eustic Bridge, Houses, &c., all combining to make it a pleasant place of resort. Lawns for Tennis, Badminton, Croquet, Bowls, Archery; Quoiting Grounds Inside and Outside Rink for Skaters with Plumpton Skates. July 8th, for 4 weeks only, Bon Bon, the Little Blondin on the high rope. For 12 nights, Dussoni's celebrated troupe of Performing Dogs, Monkeys, and Goats, 15 in number. 12 nights, Harcourt and O'Connor,character duetists, twelve changes nightly. July 19th and 20th, First Annual Horticultural Exhibition, under the Patronage of Lord R. Grosvenor, M.P.; Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., M.P.; H. R. Hughes, Esq., Kinmel Park; R. B. Hesketh, Esq.; Gwrych Castle; T. Main- waring, Esq., Galltfaenan, &c. Prizes, over .£70. July 29th, for 2 weeks only, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson and Miss Mitchell, in their classical entertainment, entitled The Studio." August 5th, Dr. Lynn, the Hindoo Conjuror, in his varied entertainment as he appeared before Royalty. 12 nights, Monsieur King and Madame Tsidora in their Unique Entertainment. August 12th, Second Grand Brass Band Contest, open to All Comers. Prizes, .£70. 12 days only, Dr. Lynn's Living Marionettes from the Royal Aquarium, London, &c. 4 entertainments daily. August 26th, Tell and Tell, for 12 nights, and Tom Barger in his wonderful Ventriloquial entertain- ment. During the Season, the Grounds will be illuminated Firework Displays, Musical Promenades; Perform- ing Fleas, Hindoo Snake Charmers. Refreshments of the choicest kind, Luncheons.,Teas, &c. By order, JOHN DEVINE, (399) SECRETARY. NEW DRAPERY SHOP, BRIDGE STREET, LLANGOLLEN. D. JONES (LATE AT MESSRS. MORRIS AND HUGHES'S) HAVING OPENED THE ABOVE SHOP, TRUSTS by punctuality and strict attention to business to merit a share of public patronge and support. It being an old-established stationer's shop, he intends uniting the two businesses. Mrs. J. will give her attention to the DRESS- MAKING, and hopes, by care and application, to give satisfaction to her supporters. (379) DRESSMAKING.—IMPROVERS AND APPRENTICES WANTED to the above business. Apply to D. Jones, Bridge-street, Llan- gollen. (380) HOUSE TO LET, pleasantly situated, con- -Li- taining Four Rooms on Ground Floor and Four Bedrooms, with Garden and Out-buildings, ten minutes' walk from Trevor Station. Rent .£20, inclu- ding rates and taxes. Apply at D. Jones's, Bridge- street, Llangollen. (381) BIRMINGHAM GOODS, JEWELLERY, 13 WATCHES, HARMONIUMS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. AGENTS WANTED. Enlarged Illustrated Book free. Apply—Henry May, Birming- ham. (408) QTRAYED to Ty-cerryg Farm, Bryneglwys, EWE and LAMB. Unless the same be claimed 111 a fortnight from this date, they will be sold to astray expenses. WILL OPEN BANK HOLIDAY, FOR ONE WEEK ONLY. —————— *4 FIRST VISIT TO LLANGOLLEN OF STRANGE AND WILSON'S iETHERSCOPE AND SPECTRAL OPERA COMPANY, ALSO THE ORIGINAL PEPPER'S OPTICAL WONDER- PROTEUS AND MARVELLOUS GHOST, From the Royal Polytechnic Institution and Royal Agricultural Hall, London Rotundo; Dublin; and Operetta House, Edinburgh. ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LLANGOLLEN, POSITIVELY FOR ONE WEEK ONLY, Commencing MONDAY, AUGUST 5th, 1878. Grand MID-DAY ENTERTAINMENT on Saturday, at Three, equal in every respect to that given in the evening. iETHERSCOPE, SPECTROSCOPE AND PHANTOSCOPE. STRANGE AND WILSON, WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW ENTERTAINMENT, SCIENTIFIC, PICTORIAL, MUSICAL, AND ILLUSORY, Supported by a talented Company of OPERATIC ARTISTES. ON MONDAY AND THURSDAY, The Entertainment will commence with the late Charles Dickens' Exquisite Tale, A CHRISTMAS CAROL! The New and Splendid Scenery by R. Johnson, Esq. ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, The Entertainment will commence with the Operatic Mystery of r F A U S T! On WEDNESDAY will be produced John Barnett's lovely Scotch Opera, THE MOUNTAIN SYLPH! On SATURDAY, the Last Day, at 3 and 8, Schiller's Beautiful Poem, THE STORM OF THOUGHTS! To be followed by an adaptation of the late Charles Dicken's Story, A HAUNTED MAN! Each to be followed by the most wonderful of all illusions, viz- PROFESSOR PEPPER'S PROTEUS! OR, WE ARE HERE BUT NOT HERE! Each Evening at 8 Doors open at 7.30. Tickets and Plan at the Room daily. Admission—3s., 2s., Is, and 6d. Children and Schools Half-price, Back excepted,

THE LLANGOLLEN ADVERTISER. PRICE ONE PENNY. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PER ANNUM s. d. Unstamped Copies, on credit. 5 0 Ditto paid in advance 4 4 Stamped Copies, on credit 7 6 Ditto paid in advance 6 6 Publisher H. JONES, Castle Street, Llangollen, to whom all orders for the Paper should be sent, and to whom all Post Office Orders, &c., should be made pay. able. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. This Journal is now in its seventeenth year, and has a very influential circulation in Llangollen, and through- out all North Wales. Being conducted entirely on neutral principles, it finds its way into families of all classes. As it is also the only paper printed and published in this district, it offers peculiar advantages to advertisers. Advertisements are inserted on the iovms PARLIAMENTARY NOTICES, ELECTION ADDRESSES, AND PUBLIC COMPANIES, 6d. per Line. LAW NOTICES, AUCTIONS, AND MISCELLANEOUS, 4d. per Line. TRADES, BOOKS, CHARITIES, &c., 3d. per Line. Advertisements continued for 13 weeks charged at the rate of 8s. per inch long; 26 weeks, 14s. per inch; 52 weeks, 22s. per inch. A copy of the paper is included in the above charges. All advertisements not ordered for a definite period will be inserted until countermanded.

LLANGOLLEN LOCAL DIRECTORY. Fire Briga,de:- Mr. T-I. Davies, Castle-street, superintendent. Town Crier Mr. Enoch Robert Edwards, Pen y-coed. Police Station:—-Mr. H. Humphreys, inspector. Stamp OSice :—Mr. R. Griffith's, Castle-street. Inland Revenue Officer:—Mr. Chambers, Bryn Aber. Railway Station:—Mr. Fussell, station-master. District Medical Officers :-Mr. Hughes, surgeon, Min- ffordd Dr. Drinkwater, Geufron; and Mr. Jones, surgeon, Regent-street. Public Vaccinator for Llangollen and District :—Dr. Williams, Tregeiriog. Baptist College:-Rev.H. Jones, D.D., president; the Rev. Gethin Davies, classical tutor. Board School :—Mr. J. Clarke, master; Miss M. Griffiths, governess; Miss Lloyd, infant governess. National School :—Mr. Marsh, master, and Mrs. Marsh, governess. Registrar of Births and Deaths:—Mr. Robert Hughes, relieving officer, who attends every Tuesday in a room near Mr. Edwards's, watchmaker, Oastle-'street-square. Registrar of MarriagesMr. Edward Roberts, Grapes Hotel. Gas Company :—Office in Queen-street. Secretary—Mr. Samuel Hughes. Overseers—Mr. S. Lloyd, butcher; Mr. George Edwards, Trevor; Mr. Hiram Davies, Castle-street; and Mr. Rd. Edwards, Llandyn. Assistant Overseer:—Mr. S. Morton, Brynhowel, near Llangollen. Guardians:—Mr. John Parry, Trefynant; Mr. John Thomas, Mr John Morris, and Mr. T. R. J. Parry, Llangollen fechan. Highway Board:—Clerk — Mr. C. Richards. Surveyor- Mr. Thomas Edmunds. County Com*t:—Judge—Mr. Horatio Lloyd, Registrar— Mr. A. H. Reid. J Public Newsroom:—Near the Market Hall. Open from 9 a.m to 10 30 p.m. President—Col. Tottenham, Plas Berwyn. Vice-President—Mr. S. G. Fell Hon. Secretary—Mr. R. R. Wil iauis, Regent House. Assistant Secretary- Mr. Gorner month, after the 10 30 a.m. service. Sunday school at 2p.m -St. Mary ,s, Eglwyseg (Welsh): On Sundays—School at 10 3 a.m.; sermon at 2 30 p.m.; prayer meeting at 6 p.m.—StO David's Chapel, Froncyssylltau: On Sundays—English ser- vice at 11 a.m.; school at 2 p.m.; Litany and children's service at 3 15 p.m.; Welsh service at 6 p.m.-Vivod School-, room Sunday School at 2 p.m.—Vicar, Rev. E. R. James, B.D. Curates, Rev. H. D. Morgan, B.A., and the Rev. R. Bowcott, B.A. The Calvinistic Methodists orPresbyterians.-Divine servi- ces are held at 9 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., in Welsh. The pulpit is mostly supplied by ministers in connection with the Flint- shire synod or monthly meeting.—Mission Room: Brook- street. Sunday school held at 2 p.m., and service at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Independents.—Divine services are held at Glan-yr-afon Chapel at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in Welsh. Welsh Baptist Chapel.—Divine services are held at Castle- street Chapel at 9 30 a.m. and 6 0 p.m. English BaptistChapel.-Divine services are held at Pen-y- bryn Chapel at 10 30 a.m. and 6 0 p.m. Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Ellis. The Wesleyan Methodists.—Divine services are held at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Ministers, the Rev. D. Anwyl Williams, Epworth Villa, and the Rev. J. Cad van Davies, Cefn Mawr. English Wesleyan Chapel.-Divine services are held at 11 15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Ministers, the Rev. J. M. Bamford, Epworth Lodge, Wrexham, and the Rev. G. H. Barker, 9, King-street, Wrexham. Llantysilio Church.-English service every Sunday at 3 30 p.m. (3 p.m. from first of October to- first of April), also on the first Sunday in the month, at 10 30 a.m., with celebration of Holy Communion.—Welsh service at 10 15, a.m. and 6 p.m. Holy Communion on the third Sunday in the month. Vicar, Rev. J. S. Jones, B.A. (Cantab). POST OFFICE. Morning despatch for London and all provincial towns and foreign at 10 a.m. Despatch for North and South of England, Scotland, Ireland, and South Wales, at 5 30 p.m. In the evening,letters for London, Ruabon, Dolgelley, Bala, Wrexham, Chester, and all parts of the kingdom, and foreign parts, canbepostecl until 8 5 p.m.; with an additional penny stamp, until 8 15 p.m. Newspapers until 7 35 p.m.; with an extra half-penny stamp, until 8 15 p.m. On Sundays the letter-boxes are closed at 7 55 p.m. Letters, newspapers, &c., for Corwen can be posted until 10 p.m. Letters can be registered until 7 35 p.m.; double fee until 8 5 p.m. On Sundays the office is closed for the day at 10 a.m. There are two day deliveries; the former commences at 7 0 a.m., and the latter at 2 15 p.m. Letters arriving by the Corwen mail, at 8 55 p.m., are delivered the following morning. Postal Telegraph Office open from 8 0 a.m. to 8 0 p.m.; on Sundays from 8 0 a.m. to 10 0 a.m. Savings Bank open from 9 0 a.m. until 6 0 p.m. On Satur- days from 9 0 a.m. to 8 0 p.m. Money Orders are issued and paid from 9 0 a.m. until 6 0 p.m.; on Saturdays until 8 0 p.m. The office is situate in Bridge-street.—Mr. W. H. Davies, postmaster. BANKS. Messrs. Richards and Co., Bank Buildings, Berwyn-street; open from ten till three, on Thursdays from ten till one. North and South Wales Bank, Bridge-street; open from ten till three, on Thursdays from ten till one. Manager, Mr. Griffith Williams. WALKS AND DRIVES. Walks.-The top of Dinas Bran Castle, mile and a quarter. The Abbey, mile and a half. The top of Barber's Hill, mile and a quarter. The top of Glyn Mountain, mile and a half. Eglwyseg Rocks, two miles. Along the canal either way. Plas Newydd, quarter of a mile. Drives.-The Abbey, 1 and a half mile. Ruabon, 6 miles. Chirk Castle, 7 miles. Corwen, 10 miles.

MR. BRIGHT, while expressing his on the twenty-first anniversary of his political connection with the town, writes to say that he is too much disturbed by recent and still pressing sorrow to enable him to join in any public ceremony in which he was expected to take a prominent part. In accordance with his wish, the celebration will not, therefore, take place during the coming recess. SIR GARNET WOLSELEY, has visited Limasol, on the south coast. A deputation of Greeks, who form a large proportion of the population, waited upon him, and expressed the hope that England would follow the precedent pursued with regard. to the Ionian Islands. The Correspondent says that the disembarkation is procceeding with great alacrity, under the supervision of the Duke of Edinburgh. The heat is intense, but the troops are healthy. A LETTER has been addressed by the Crown Prince of Germany to the Queen, thanking her Majesty in the name of the Emperor William for the assistance rendered and the sympathy displayed by the English authorities and people on the Occasion of the sinking of the Grosser Kurfiirst. The Crown Prince adds that as he himself had the opportunity of witnessing,immediately after the catastrophe, the noble emulation with which the first help was rendered to the wrecked men on English soil, his satisfaction has been all the greater in expressing these sentiments, which he thoroughly shares. JOSEPH MOORE, eight years of age, was charged on Saturday afternoon, at the Southwark Police-court, with shooting and mortally wounding his sister, a child three years old, with a six chambered revolver. Mr. William Hemneslin, a German, said that he had adopted the two children, and that he kept the revolver loaded over his bed to protect himself, and that he was removing at the time of the occurrence. Mr. Benson ordered the boy to be given up to his uncle till after the inquest. GENERAL satisfaction is stated to be felt at (Vienna in regard to the terms of the Austrian tD proclamation to the inhabitants of Bosnia and Herzegovina which was publisked on Saturday night. SEVERAL thousands of Austrian subjects residing in Servia and belonging to the first, second, and third class reserves of the Austrian army have been peremptorily summoned to join their respective battalions. Uneasiness has been created at Belgrade by this measure, which is regarded as indicating a far greater army mobilisation on the frontier than that intended merely for the occupation of Bosnia. REPORTS current at Constantinople, that negotiations are proceeding for the cessioii of a portion of the Syrian coast and the Island of Tenedos to England, are denied both by the Porte and the British Ambassador. Persistent rumours are afloat, however, that negotiations, the object of which is known only to the two Governments, are being carried on between England and Turkey. 0 ORDERS are stated to have been given by Osman Pasha on Saturday to discontinue the entrenchment works on the lines defending Constantinople, all probability of a conflict with the Russians having passed away. A SERVANT-GIRL, named Mary Ann Brown, aged 18, was charged, at the Bow-street Police- court, on Saturday, with stealing a quantity of wearing apparel, the property of Miss Bella Goodall, the actress. The prisoner was taken into custody, smartly-dressed in the prosecutrix's clothes. She offered no defence, and was remanded for further examination. THE banquet given to Lords Beaconsfield and Salisbury by Conservative lords and commoners, on Saturday evening last, was numerously attended. The Duke of Buccleuch presided.: In responding to the toast of his health, Lord Beaconsfield said he shared the conviction of the noble duke that the result of the labours of the congress had been received with satisfaction by the country. But that satisfaction was not unanimous, and the policy of the Government was challenged. It was charged against them that they had deceived Greece; but in point of fact the Government had endeavoured to influence Greece by good advice. Lord Salisbury's proposition for the rectification of the Greek frontier included all that a sensible, and moderate man could desire, and congress ultimately adopted it. Referring to the convention of Constantinople, the Premier denied that the responsibility of England was thereby increased; on the contrary, he maintained that the convention diminished our responsibility, because, whatever ministry might be in power, it would eventually see the necessity of preventing the conquest of Asia Minor by Russia. He was astonished to learn that the convention had been described as an insane one. He believed that in that policy lay the seeds of future welfare, not only for England, but for Europe and Asia. The Marquis of Salisbury observed that probably no ministry had ever passed through a difficult crisis of foreign affairs amidst such a storm of abuse as the present Government had encountered. Among other speakers were the Lord Chancellor and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. OPERATIONS were on Friday resumed at the Eurydice, and in consequence of the time of tide flowing the work was continued until late in the evening. The Pearl and Rinaldo were successful, and the Eurydice was lifted and brought a. quarter of a mile nearer the shore. Two or three more lifts are yet reckoned before the wreck will be enabled to be pumped out and towed into harbour. On Friday the hammock nettings of the ill-fated ship could be clearly seen below water. If the weather continues fine the work will be continued every day. Saturday's operations resulted in the removal of the vessel a distance of three- sixteenths of a mile, into 33ft. of water. THE MARQUIS OF, LORNE, son-in-law of the Queen, eldest son of the Duke of Argyll, and M.P. for Argyleshire, has been appointed governor-general of Canada, in succession to 0 Lord Duiferin. The office is worth £ 10,000 a year and a residence. WHEAT-CUTTING is becoming general in the English Counties; the crop is said to have improved wonderfully in many parts of the country during the past month. Previous unfavourable reports as to the barley crop are generally confirmed. In many places, rain is needed for roots and aftermath. Oats and beans promise fairly..

LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS. LLANGOLLEN. PREACHERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY.—English Baptist Chapel (lenybryn), at 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. Dr. Ellis, pastor; English Wesleyan Chapel (Market-street), at 11 15 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr. R. Williams, Wrexham; Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, at 6 p.m., Rev. J. C. Davies, Cefn Mawr Independent Chapel (Church-street), at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. Proffessor Lewis, Bala College Welsh Baptist Chapel, at 9 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. J. Davies, Ruthin; Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, at 9 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. B. Jones, Bagillt; Penllyn Mission Room, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr. loan Davies, Bala College. THE MENAI BRIDGE EISTEDDFOD.—-The programme of this eisteddfod, which is to be held on Tuesday, the 6thinst., and the thre following days, is just like the programme of a national eisteddfod, as to the variety and la1 ge extent of the subjects contained therein. The conductors will be the Rev. Evan Jones, Carnarvon, i Clwydfardd, Llew Llwyvo, and Andreas o Fon. A grand concert will be held each evening. We have no doubt but that this will be a very popular and successful gathering. COMPETITION. This district has during the last few weeks been quite enlivened, consequent upon the hospitality and generosity of Mr. George Edwards, Trevor House. For several successive evenings the fife and drum bands have been very liberally entertained by that gentleman, who has also offered a prize for competition between our bands. The competing bands were formed of local amateurs, who having the liberty of choos- ing adjudicators, requested Messrs. E. Bryan and H. Davies, of Trefynant Works, to decide the question of supremacy between them. The competition was fixed for Saturday last at seven o'clock in the beautiful grounds of Trevor House and long before that time a vast crowd had assembled to witness the contest. The adjudicators decided to test the skill of the respective bands by calling upon them to play four tunes each and alternately, which being done, Mr. E. Bryan in English and Mr. Davies in Welsh, after dilating upon the respective merits of each party, awarded the prize to the Trevor band, and on the adjudicators expressing the pleasure of finding so much skill displayed by the Cefn band, Mrs. Edwards generously came forward and presented a second prize to them, which action, together with the presentation of the first prize by Miss Jacks, of Bromley Hall, and the offer of another prize by Mr. Edwards, to be competed for in six weeks, was loudly cheered. The expression of appreciation through- out has. been very great towards the promoter of the contest, and praises were very loud, con- sequent upon the very many tokens given by Mr. Edwards of good feeling towards his poorer neighbours. On Monday week the Vron Club? and on Monday last the Oddfellows Lodge of Cefn Mawr were very liberally entertained at Trevor House. Also, on Wednesday evening last, the AcrefairPhilharmonic Society, numbering between 70 and 80 voices, were very hospitably treated. The society, under the leadership of Mr. Gabriel, sang several fine selections in English and Welsh and Miss Jacks, of Bromley Hall, gave a few sweet selections on the pianoforte. Before the choir dispersed, Mr. Edwards made a few very kind remarks with reference to the prosperity of these institutions among the working classes. A very hearty vote of thanks was moved by Mr. M. Evans and sup- ported by Mr. W. Edwards, Delph Brickworks, and very loudly supported by the members of the society. We may say that the district at large holds a very grateful feeling towards Mr. Edwards for his large-heartedness. Every denomination, more or less, have been recipients of his goodwill and support to their building funds; and every institution among the working classes of this neighbourhood have had their subscription list headed by this well-known name. THE TRAINS for August, as far as the Ruabon and Dolgeliey line is concerned, will run as in June and July. BAPTIST TEA PARTY.—On Monday afternoon, the children of the Welsh Baptist Sunday school, who were too young to join the trip to Rhyl, were treated to tea at the Schoolroom. The tea-makers were the following:—Mrs. Jones, Poplar House; Misses Roberts, Grapes Hotel; Miss R. Jones,PlasGeraint; and Mrs. J. Edwards, Market-street. The tea and provisions were prepared by Mr.. Hiram Davies. Every one of the juveniles and others having regaled them- selves to their hearts' content, they proceeded to Mr. Edmunds' field near the goods station, where they amused themselves in different games till dusk, after which all returned highly pleased with their entertainment. The weather was brilliant. MR. AND MRS. FREDERICKS' ENTERTAINMENT.— This entertainment came off on Monday evening last, at the Assembly Rooms. Mrs. Fredericks represents. no less than twenty different characters in one evening with marvelous rapidity. There was some parts acted very good, but on the whole they did not come up to the mark of the best entertainers of the day as they style themselves. The audience was not large. ENTERTAINMENT.-—In our advertising columns, our readers will find an announcement of a wonderful performance to take place during next week in this town. TRIP TO BARMOUTH.—Yesterday, (Thursday) morning,about 5 o'clock,many of of the inhabitants were alarmed at hearing the bells of the Parish Church ringing at that early hour. Several parties got up to their windows imagining that there was fire, but no sign of it could be seen through the mist that prevailed. It appears that the object of the early chime was to arouse the church choir, who intended to join the Ruabon Church excursion train for Barmouth. Llantysilio, Eglwyseg, and Glyndyfrdwy choirs, also joined it. The train, consisting of about 16 carriages, arrived at the station at 6 45 a.m. Very few except the church people themselves knew any- thing about this excursion, there being no bills printed, hence the consternation on account of the bell-ringing. TREVOR TEA PARTY.—This tea party was held near the Trevor Independent Chapel on Wednes- day last. Two boatsful of the Llangollenites went there. The weather being so fine, the affair turned out very successful. The children and others repaired, to a held. near the river side, kindly lent by Mr. Edwards, Sun Inn, where they enjoyed themselves mightily. The first boat, conveying the younger children and guardians, returned about half-past eight, the other boat returning about ten o'clock. All were highly delighted. ELISEG FRIENDLY SOCIETY.-This renowned and old-established club held its 112th anniversary on Friday last. As usual, a procession was formed near the Eagles Inn, about 2 o'clock. After marching through several streets headed by the celebrated New Cambrian Slate Quarry's Brass Band Glynceiriog, the members entered the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, where an elaborate sermon was delivered by the minister, the Rev. D. A. Williams. The service being concluded, the procession was again formed, and after walking several more of the streets the members retired to the Assembly Room to partake of an excellent dinner prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Pughe in their usual capital style. BATTALION DRILL.—On Monday last, the 29 th of July, a battalion drill took place at James's Farm, Wynnstay, Ruabon. There were present about 350 volunteers of all ranks. Our local corp numbered 63. In the course of the evening Sir W. W. Wynn commanded the battalion through a variety of field movements, skirmishes, &c. Ultimately, however, when drilling was over, the different companies, were invited to a substantial luncheon provided by Mr. Murless, Wynnstay Arms Hotel, Ruabon. ENGLISH WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.—On Tuesday last, the annual pic-nic in connection with this school was held as usual On Coedterfyn hill. The children together with the teachers, and a large number of friends were conveyed by boat from the canal wharf to a spot near Bryntysilio, where a splendid tea was served out by Mr. Robert Roberts, Mill-lane, the company meanwhile being seated on the green sward beneath the spreading foliage of the trees. The repast being over, a portion of the party scrambled up to the summit of the hill where a magnificent view of the surrounding country is to be obtained. Others less ambitious strolled to Llantysilio churchyard, weir, &c., to enjoy the rich and varied scenery of this most romantic spot. Ultimately, however, the party congre- gated on the same spot, where a number of songs were sung, and a most appropriate and interesting address delivered by the Rev. Watkin Jones, Didsbury College. The "sail" along the canal on the homeward journey was enlivened by music, and about 9 o'clock in the evening, the proceed- ings of this most enjoyable day were brought to a close. The weather throughout the day was brilliant. Too much praise cannot be given to Mr. J. P. Richards, the respected and hard working superintendent of the school for the admirable arrangements made for the comfort of the whole party. RAINFALL AT PLAS BERWYN. in. parts Number of days on wliick-rain fell. May 6-14 17 June 3'53 14 July 1-50 7 EXCURSIONS.—On Monday last, excursion trains arrived here from Manchester, Liverpool, and Chester, conveying a goodly number of persons. Also, on the same day, two excursion boats landed a large number of passengers on the canal wharf, who had enjoyed a delightful voyage from Ellesmere. They were favoured with brilliant weather and made their homeward journey in the evening, when they seemed fully satisfied with the speculation of the day. PETTY SESSIONS, Tuesday, July 30th.—Before Col. Tottenham, W. C. Yale, Esq., Major Tottenham, Capt Dickin, and Capt. Barnes. Casual License.—Mr. T. J. Davies, Bridge End Inn, Llangollen, applied for a day license to supply a pic-nic party, composed of two clubs from Wrexham, with spirits, beer, and tobacco, at the Smithfield, Llangollen. The same was granted for the hours between half-past twelve and half-past eight o'clock on the day specified. Renewal of Game Licence.— Mr. Thomas Rogers, Berwyn-street, Llangollen, applied in the person of his wife for the renewal of the game license held by him.—The bench granted the same with a caution to be particular from whom he buys his game. Adjourned Cases of Non-attendance at Board Schools.—These cases were adjourned for a month in order to give the parents time to prove by medical certificates the indisposition of their children to attend school but, as neither William Roberts, weaver, nor Walter Davies, of Penllyn, both of Llangollen, were able to produce certificates to this effect, both Roberts and Davies were fined 6d. and 4s. 6d. costs each. Drunken and Assaulting Cases.-J ohn Williams v. Robert Davies, both of Glynceiriog.—John Williams stated that on the evening of the 29th of June, between 11 and 12 o'clock, he was in company with the members of a brass band, who had been engaged at Chirk for the day by .a, certain club. He said: We were coming home with the tram waggons, and terminated our journey on the tram at the New Inn. Just as we alighted, Robert Davies came to me and gave me a blow on the forehead, and another on the chest with his fist, for what reason, I know not. But on turning round I noticed two or three others jumping about and threatening to beat me. I did not strike until I was forced to to defend myself. Hugh Maurice Hughes a witness was called, who stated that he was an eye witness of the row that occurred on the night in question, and further said that he also had been to Chirk and had come home the same time with them, and that on alighting close to the New Inn, Williams happened to be standing behind him. Presently, he noticed Robert Davies come forward and strike John Williams over his shoulder. He also heard Robert Davies challenge a David Davies.—The next witness called was David Davies, who alleged that Robert Davies had challenged him to fight on the evening in question. He said that the challenge arose from the facts which he would now adduce.—On the 29th of June last,between 11 and 12 o'clock in the evening, we were coming home from Chirk. Our band had been engaged there for the day, we alighted from the tram waggons close to the New Inn, which is the terminus, and I was in conversation with Hugh Maurice Hughes, when I heard Robert Davies exclaim aloud that three could beat their band, which numbers 15, into fits. I asked him where were they? and he said in Glynceiriog, and immediately took off his coat and challenged to fight me. Davies was fined 10s. and costs. Robert Roberts v. John Williams.—Robt. Roberts said: On the evening of the 29th of June, I was speaking to one of the bandsmen when John Williams came up to me, and asked me whether I was saying anything, and deliberately struck me. I cannot say whether he was drunk or not. I learned afterwards, that he was quite sober. Williams was fined 10s. and costs. Drunk and Riotous.—P.C. Burgess, charged Jonah Davies, John Williams, and Lewis Jones, with being drunk and riotous at Llansantffraid Glynceiriog, on the evening of the 29th June. Burgess said: About half-past 11 o'clock on the said evening, I was on duty at Llansantffraid, when I heard loud talking going on in the direction of the New Inn. I paced z, forward and found the said Robert Davies and John Williams fighting. I went to them and separated them, and took Robert Davies away and sent the rest of them homeward in various directions. Burgess, however, withdrew the accusation against John Williams that he was drunk, and admitted that he was riotous only.—Jonah Davies was fined 5s. and costs.—John Williams bound over to keep the peace.-Lewis Jones, 5s. and costs. Riding without Reinso-Charles Andrews, wag- goner, Llangollen Fechan, was charged with riding in a waggon on the 26th July, on the Pengwern-road, without reins, no one being in charge of the two horses attached to the waggon. Ctipt. Dickin being sworn, deposed that on Friday afternoon, the 26th July, he was standing on the cross road in Pengwern, about 400 yards from his residence, when he heard a loud noise, and on turning his head he observed a waggon with two horses coming at a fast trotting pace. When Andrews saw him, he jumped out, and narrowly escaped being knocked down by the wheels. Fined 10s. and costs. Waggon without Name.—Mr. Hugh Jones, Llangollen Fechan, was charged with not having his name affixed to the waggon as required by the law. Mr. Jones admitted the offence, but said that the waggon was a new one, and that this was the first occasion for it to be taken out of the cart house, and that this would not have occurred except that a friend solicited the loan of it to facilitate him in hay harvesting. In consideration of the above facts, Jones was fined Is. and costs, with orders to have his name put on the waggon at once. Punishing a Servant Girl.-Mary Evans v. Edwd. Evans.—Mary Evans, a servant irl fifteen years of age, native of Vroncyssylltau, and, who had, prior to the 17th of June last, been in the employ of the said Edward Evans, miller, Pont- fadog, charged Evans, her late master, with having on Saturday, the 15th of June last, assaulted and struck her a blow on the head with a wooden flour scoop and causing a swell on the side of her head. Mary Evans said:—On the day named, my mistress instructed me to go to the mill for some meal for the chickens. I went, but on taking some meal out of the sack, my master cursed and swore and struck me a blow on the head with a scoop, and ordered me out of his mill. I went into the house and told the mistress what bad happened, and she said to me"YoO must learn to be stout." The blow caused ft swelling on the side of my head. They have frequently treated me very roughly. Edward Evans, on being asked by the bench whether he had any question he wished to put to Mary Evans, asked her, "Did I strike you with the scoop? When she frankly maintained her former statements. Witness P.C. Miles on being called, said: One morning, about six weeks ago, Elizabeth Evans the mother of the girl, brought her to me and stated that she had been abused by her master and mistress, and wished me to examine her, which I did. I noticed a slight swelling on the head and a bruise on the right arm, as if it had been pinched by someone. HoW, and by whom they were effected, I know not, I only testify to seeing them when the girl was brought to me. Elizabeth Evans, the mother, said: A few days after the 15th of June last, I noticed a mark on my daughter's arm, which, she said, her mistress had caused by pinching her; On Monday morning, the 17th of June, about o o'clock, just as my husband was starting to his work, who should come in but my daughter Mary, who stated that she had been abused, and showed me a lump on the side of her head whicb her master had caused by striking her. The 9 evidence adduced against Edward Evans being so strong, he was fined 10s. and costs.— Mary Evans v. Jane Evans.—Mary Evans charge Jane Evans, her late mistress, with abusing he on several occasions. The case being prove Jane Evans was fined 5s. and costs. Colone Tottenham, the chairman, cautioned both Mr. an Mrs. Evans not to take the law into their own hands to punish their servants, but should they find anything disagreeable with their servan »> they should send them home to their parents be corrected or otherwise punished. Donkeys Straying.—P.C. Roberts charged Ge°J Slawson, Church-street, Llangollen, withalloWi five donkeys and a mule to stray on the Gwernan^ road, between Llangollen and Glyntraian, Sunday the 21st of July, Fined 30s. inclu i » costs. v G- Sunday Trading During Prohibited Hours. • Burgess charged John Jones, ProP^e^orw.uii the Cambrian public-house, Glynceiriog, allowing the door of his house to be open be the hours of ten and eleven o'clock on buni J morning, the 30th of June last. Burgess on be