The North Wales Express

LLANGOLLEN. ArroiNTMKNTS.—At an extraordinary meeting of the Local Board held on Monday, JaM 7th, Mr J. Parry Tones, solicitors, Oswestry, was appointed clerk of this Board. We understand also that Mr Fit-sal, chief clerk at the goods department, Ruabon, has been appointed stationmastcr at Llan- gollen, in lieu of Mr LI. Bradshaw, removed to the newly-opened station at Mulmesbury. THE DENBIGHSHIRE HUSSARS.—A reply from Colonel Naylor Leyland to a requisition from the inhabitants of Llangollen, that the Denbighshire Hussars should assemble in this town for their annual drill in June next, has just been received. This communication states that after full consider- ation, the officers have agreed not to assemble at Llangollen this year. Great disappointment is naturally felt at the result, as it is now six years since the cavalry assembled in this town. ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE RAILWAY EMPLOYES.— Tin supper annually given by the aid of subscrip- tions contributed by the tradesmen and gentrv of the town and neighbourhood, to the clerks, porters, and others connected with the Great Western station, came off on Thursday evening, Jan. 10th. at the Bridge End Inn. A canital spread laid out in excellent style bv Mr and Mrs Davies, the host and hostess, having been partaken of, the evenincr was spent in a thorous-hly enjoyable manner, under the presidency of Mr Thomas Davies, goods agent. Mr J. Clarke occupying the vice-chair. A number of songs were given by Messrs Boast, Hamer, J. Roberts, Clarke, Cope, and others.

RIGHTS OF WAY IN WAI.ES.—The Rhyl Com- missioners at their meeting last week protested against the closing up of an ancient footpath through a picturesque part of the Vale of Clwyd, lying between Rhuddlan and St. Asaph, and a favourite walk for visitors to Rhyl. A correspon- dent of the Daily News calls attention to a similar kind of encroachment upon the public rights. He says:—"Until very recently an ancient footpath crossed the meadows in front of Bettws, at snch a distance as to afford the most complete view of th.it lovely spot, reminding one of the walnut tree T • race at Interlaken. Beginning on the Denbigh- shire side, it crossed the Con way by stepping stones, then led through the fields below the old charch, and two branches of the Llugwy b/ stepping stones, joined the high road to Tref- riw. This path has now, however, been closed by tho very simple process of including it on the Car- narvonshire side in the grounds of a new villa residence, and cutting it off from the Trefriw road by a high wall, and though both the sets of step- ping stones still remain, there are ample indications that the remainder of the path, practically useless, is no longer considered public. No authority is quoted for closing the footpath, nor indeed is any n)tice taken of it, but a general warning appears on a board a little way off, that all trespassers on the villa grounds will be prosecuted. I am in the position, alter careful inquiries on the spot, to add on thoroughly reliable information that no autho- rity for urns closing the path has ever been ob- tained." It is to be hoped that strenuous efforts will be made to preserve such footpaths as these for the pn blic use, and to teach owners of land that they cannot be allowed to stop them up at their own will and pleasure, merely for their own convenience or profit.

BANGOR. DR Josiom PARRY AND THE CHORAL SOCIETY. — Dr Parry has re-ponded to the note of congra- tulation sent by the above Society, upon his gradation, in the following letter:—"U.C. of Wales. January 12th, 1878.—To the Bangor, Choral Society.—Dear and Esteemed Friends in the Art,—Allow me to thank you most sincerely for your kindness in passing and forwarding me your note of congratulation upon the recent success of -lysclf and pupil. I am much Tioved by the continual letters of congratulation which I daily receive from friends and well-wishers, and also for the very kind spirit in which the Welsh papers have taken up the subject. I shall hope to find others of our young countrymen follow, and shall do all I can to retain the good wishes of my fellow-countrymen.—Believe me, most cordially yours, Joseph Parry." TO LICE COURTS, S ATURDAY.—Before Lieutenant Colonel Yinocut Williams. Drunk and -John Kelley and Thomas Taylor, tramps, were charged by P.C. Humphreys with being drunk and begging at Llanfairfechan on the previous day, and were committed for 21 d ) s each with hard labour.—George May, another tramp, was also charged by the same constable with b.-jrmg alone, at flu same place, and was sent to PI; on lor 14 days with hard labour. TI_:SOAY.—Before Lieut. Col. Vincent Williams, Archdeacon D. Evans, and the Rev T. N. Wil- liams. Quarrelling Neighbour a. — Mary Hughes, of Tyddyn Cottage, Llanllechid, complained that her neighbour, Grace Williams, had threatened to kill her, and that she was in bodily fear of her, and requested that she should be bound to keep the pMce towards her. The bench granted her re- quest. Drunk and Disorderly.—William Griffith, who did not appear, was charged by P.C. J. Thomas with being drunk and disorderly in High-street, Bethesda, on the 1st inst., and was fined 10s and costs. Assaulting a Neighbour.—Ann Roberts, of Glan- adda, appeared in answer to a summons taken out against her by Elizabeth Davies, of the same place, for an assault committed by her on the complain- ant. It appears from the complainant's evidence, which was partly corroborated by her daughter, th it the respondent entered her house one day and asked her whether she (the complainant) had anything to say about her to her husband, in an unruly way, and the complainant accordingly told lier to leave the house when the assault was com- mitted. The respondent not only denied the charge, but alleged that she was assaulted by the complainant, and called her sister, Catherine Jones, who :;gave evidence to that effect. Their conduct in court proved very far that they are of the same quarelling nature. She was discharged on payment of 2s, the costs. Another Assault on the Highway.—John Jones, blacksmith, and Hugh Hughes, quarryman, both of Capel Curig, were charged with assaulting Ed- ward Roberts, Capel Curig Hotel, on Christmas Eve at the same place. Complainant deposed I was going home on Christmas Eve, accompanied by my broth r, and had not reached there when I m't the defendai,-s fighting with another young man, being surrounded by a crowd. My brother tried to separate th m, but before he succeeded I asked him to let m alone and come home. Then weiefttogetJ ..u before we had gone twenty yards I was at; d by the defendants who abused m' by kn" '.h. about the head with their fists. I saw Joe living a blow from one of the crowd when lighting with that young man and I think; lie and the other defendant were under the impression that I did so when they assaulted me. They appeared to be sober at the time. John Owens confirmed this evidence. Jones denied having u- -d any violence towards the complainant, but simply asked him why he struck him, but Hughes admitted having given complainant a blow because he Qltruck Jones. Hugh Hughes (a witness) proved that he met complainant at Llanrwst fair and that he (complainant) told him that nothing of impor- tance occurred to him during Christmas. They were fined 5s and costs each. Ilrnach of the Peace.—Catherine Jones was bound to keep the peace towards Elizabeth Jones, both of Glanadda, in the sum of £10 between two sureties of £ 5 each. Another Scr'o <s Assault.—H. Humphreys, of Glan- adla, labourer, was charged by E. Jones, of Kyffin Square, hawker, with assaulting him tthe latter in the month of December last. It appears from the complainant's evidence that he was in the house on the evening of the day in question, when he was informed by some of his friends that his son was abused by some young men in the street. He went there and found his son by himself, unable to move. He conserpiently took him by the arm to the house, but before he reached there he (the complainant) received a blow in the face until he fell on the floor, and afterwards received a kick on the back until he was insensible. He was unable to say who did it, as the person did it was behind him at the time, but summoned the respondent, as he was told that he didit.—Emma Robe r.s Edward Roberts, and Henry Jones identified the res- pondent as the person that assaulted the com- plainant. Respondent denied having given him the kick, but admitted having given him a blow owing to the complainant challenging him to fight, -A-in Jones corroborated.—The bench considered th case proved, and fined him 15s and cost. Another Myst-rhits Assault.—Hugh Hughes, ser- vant at t'.ie George Hotel, was summoned for a waul ting William Robinson, of Kyffin-square, labourer. The complainant, who was lame, stated that he agreed with a commercial traveller in Upper Bangor to take his luggage to the station to meet the i.oO train. When opposite the entrance to the station, the defendant overtook driving a hcr.se and cart, and without no reason whatever jumped from the cart and kicked him in the legs. He had been doctored' since, and suffers fearfully from the wounds he received in the-'legs.—The complainaut, on being cross-examined, denied having thrown stones at the defendant.—Robert Prythcrch, who was called by the complaimmr, stated that he was unable to give evidence in any way, as he took but little notice of them when he happened to pass, but he recollectei the defendant running after the complainant, and the complain- ant trying to hit the defendant with a stone.—The defendant said that he was always annoyed by the complainant, who, he alleged, he found poaching about the property of his landlady, a few days previous to the alleged assault he saw him com- mitting that offence, and went to him on the day in question to caution him Dot to do so henceforth, or else he would be summoned. The complainant consequently attacked him with stones, and treated him cruelly.—Thomas Evans corroborated.—The defendant was fined Is and costs. Alleged Fraud on an Innkeeper.—William Jones, a sailor, was brought up in custody Oil remand, charged with obtaining lodgings, food and drink at the Black Lion Inn, Llanfairfechan, under false pretences. Mary Hughes, the laudladv, who pro- secuted, deposed Last Thursday nit h the pri- soner visited my house, and requested me to let him have lodgings for one night, and although I am not in the habit of taking lodgers I granted his request, as he pressed me very much. He said he had enough money to pay me for it. In the morning I handed him my bill which amounted to 9s, two-thirds of which he owed for drink which he ordered, and the rest for supper, bed and break- fast. The prisoner complained that the bill was very large, and that he could not pay her, but that she would be paid by a brother of his who lived at Holyhead. As I knew nothing of his brother I told him that he (the prisoner) was to pay me, and that I had nothing to do with his brother. He then left without paying the amount, nor any sum on account.—The prisoner, who was apprehended near Conway, stated that the drink that was alleged to be ordered by him was ordered in his name by some quarrymen to whom it was supplied. He was unable to pay it at the tim-\ and accor- dingly he had nothing to do but to tell her he won d pay her as soon as he had heard from his brother He said he was willing still to pay the bill, and said he had 7s to give on account which he had received from his brother.—The Bench dis- missed the "charge on his paying the 7s to the com- plainant, and promising to pay the rest, which he did. The Evils of Intemperance.—Narrow Escape from being Imprisoned.—-William Dennis, a native of Bagillt. and master of the Chester, now lying in Hirael, was brought up in custody charged with stealing a chain, locket, ear-ring, brooch, and a necklace of beads, from a bedroom in the Crown Inn, the property of Mary Ellen Holloway, who prosecuted. It appears from the evidence of the prosecutrix that the prisoner visited the Crown Inn one day last week in the afternoon, and was permitted to go to one of the bedrooms to rest, as he complained of being tired. I n about two hours' t'me he left the house, when it Was found that the articles produced, being those named, were missed. The prisoner had been in the parlour before he left the ^house and had showed some beads to the customers. Information was soon left at the police station, and P C Morris went on board the vessel the ~xt "morning, and asked the prisoner as to his knowledge of the offence. He replied he had found a brooch in his pocket, but that he didn't know whose propertv it was, and that he was going to make inquiries about it that morning. On being asked by the constable whether he had anything eli.e he said that if there was, they would I oe in the possession of the captain of the J, If. Beavnu. The rest of the things, except the chain, which was afterwards found in the house, were got from ibe captain. It appears that the captain of the hsavan received them from the prisoner at the Crown Inn, not knowing at the time where he had got them. The prisoner stated that he was drunk when the offence was committed, and re- collected very little about it. The magistrates cautioned the prisoner against the evil consequences of intemperance, and stated as they thought he took the things without any unlawful intention, when under the influence of drink, they dismissed the case. However, it was a very narrow escape for him, and they advised him to abstain from intoxicating drink in future.

FLINT. Professor L. M. Hiodini (" The King of Magi- cian") visited this town on Monday evening last, and entertained a large audience at the Assembly Room. On Wednesday evening last, a lecture was delivered on "Rechabitism" by Mr Hunter, of Manchester. It is intended to form a branch of the above ordor in this town. On Thursday evening last, a lecture was de- livered in the Congregational schoolroom, in this town, on London Life" to a highly pleased audience. The admission was five. WORKMEN'S TltEAT.-On Wednesday week the whole of the employees of Messrs "Smith and Maudsley were treated to a most excellent supper in the old Pandy. About 11) per-ons sat down. ORDINATION SEanCES. -On Sunday and Mon- day ordination services were held in connection with the united Baptist churches of Halkyn and Flint. Special services weie held on Sunday and Monday last, when Mr Evan Phillips, Llangollen Baptist College, was inducted minister. On the first day special services were held at Flint and Halkyn, and on Monday the services were held in the Independent chapel, when Mr Phillips was ordained. The usual questions were put to him by the Rev Mr Roderick (his former pastor), and were concisely and satisfactorily answered.

HOLYHEAD. INQUEST.—On Wednesday last an iuquesl was held at the-police-station before Mr R. Jones Roberts, coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr Brown, Star Vaults, was foreman, touching the death of John Jones, hers?-driver, in the employ of Messrs Scott and Edwards, contractors, who fell whilst leading a horse and cart on the works on Monday last, and died at the hospital a few hours after- warcls.-Alexander Martin, storekeeper, deposed: I was going to grease some waggons about four p.m. on Monday when I saw deceased-wh) was leading the shaft's horse with a cart—fall down. I shouted out for the horses to stop. and went to the spot, about 12 yards distant. l f mnd deceased on the ground with the cart-wheel upon his arm. ¡ It had not gone over his chest. The cart was backed to get him up. His arm was broken, but he was able to walk, and did not seem to have been injured beyond breaking his arm. The cart contained gravel for congretc.-Examilleed by the jury: There was a man leading the first lior-e. The deceased fell inside the gate of the works. There is sufficient room for two carts to pass each oth r. There are no sleepers in the road, nor is tiiere a heap of ashes.—William Smyth, horse- keeper, said he was leading the first horse, and de- ceased was leading the shaft's horse. on Monday. He heard a shout behind, and upon turning round he saw deceased falling. He stopped the horse which he led, and called upon the second horse to stop. Deceased was then on the ground with the cirt-wheel on his arm. He shouted upon me to take him up. The cart was then moved, and de- ceased taken to the Stanley Hospital. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BALL.—The town hall ptesented a lively appearance on Tuesday night last, on the occasion of a grand ball which was given there. The large hall, the tloor of which had been cleared for dancing, was tastefully decorated with flags and evergreens. Dancing was commenced at 9 3) p.m. and continued until tive a.m., the attendance being very good. The music v is furnished by the following:—Harmonium. Mr" Parry, Bryngoleu; pianoforte, Mr T. F. Parry • double bass, .Air R. Parry; flute, Mr L. Owen! The following were the officers — Stewards, Dr. 0. T. "W iUiams, Messrs L. M. Kortright, E. IN. Wood, andR. J. Edwards; secretary, Mr W. P. Elliott. Amongst tluxe present we noticed the following: — Mr and Mrs Adam*, Mr F. B. Alien, Mr Brown and the Mis>e< Brown, Bangor; Mr Bunting and Mrs Hunting. Mr Barberand Mrs Barber, Stanley- street: Mr ('onrtice and two sons, Mr R. Crispin, i 1fn Clarke, Miss Clarke, and Master Clark; Mr j'. i W. Eliis, Market-street; Messrs. A. A. Elliott, and W. P. Elliott, Penrhos Bradwen; Mr R. J. < Edwards, manager, X. & S. W. Bank: Mr Francis and Mrs Francis, Tanallfrau Miss Gregory, Mr Gardner and Mrs Gardner, Valley Mr J. W. Hughes, Castle House; Mr Owen Hughes, Cabinet Factory: Mr G. J. Hughes, IJanerchymedd; Mr W. Bradwen Jones and Miss Jones Mrs Jones, Miss Jones, and Mr R. H. Jones, Newry Fawr- street; Mr Jones, R.N., the Misses Jones (3), and Mr R. 0. Jonas, Stanlev-crescent; MrT. Johnson and Mrs Johnson, Mr Fred. Jones, Miss L. Joseph and Mr J. R. Joseph, Dublin; Dr. Jones, Bangor Infirmary; Mr E. Kelsall, Custom House; Capt. Lewis and Miss Lewis, Xewry Fawr-street; Mr R. T. Lewis, Miss Leslie, Dr. Maguire, Mr J. W. Morgan, Miss L. S. Owen, Chester Mr E. J. Owen, N. & S. W. Bank; Mrs Parry, Bryngoleu; the Misses Paynter, Amlwch, Captain Parry, Vice Consulate, Mrs Parry, and the Misses Parry (2) Captain Posie, Mr J. Parry, Mr W Roberts, Mrs Rae, Miss Rae, and Mr J. Rae Mr Samons, Miss Samons, Custom House; Mr Seddom, and Miss Alice Seddorn, Mr Sharpe, Llanfachreth; Mr Slater, Mr Treweek and Miss Treweek, Amlwch Miss Tucker and Mr W. Tucker, Miss Thompson, Captain Varian, Mrs Varian, and Miss Varian; Dr. Williams, Mrs Williams, Rhosygaer; Miss Wyatt, Custom House; Mrs Williams, Stanley- street: Mr J. B. Williams, Wolverton; MissM. E. Williams, London-road; Mr Wordsell, Crewe, &c., &c. Refreshments were supplied by Mrs J. Roberts, Stanley-street, and Mr James Wells, South Stack Vaults.

HOLYWELL. OLIVER CROMWELL.We understand that the Rev. E. Herber Evans, of Carnarvon, intends delivering his famous lecture on the above subject at the Chapel-street, Independent Chapel, Holy- well, on Monday evening next. CHRISTMAS TREE AND BAZAAR.A Christmas tree and Bazaar were opened in the Schoolroom of the English Congregational Church in this town on Wednesday last, under very favourable circum- stances. The proceeds are to be devoted to the clearing of the debt of nO remaining on the church, which we hope will be completely effected. BENEFIT CONCERT.Miss Jenny D. Owen's first benefit concert was held in the girls' portion of the Board Schools, Halkyu-street, on Tuesday. The programme was a carefully selected and attractive one, and its performance was such as to merit the designation of grand," so indiscriminately and undeservedly bestowed upon concerts of an inferior order. Without attempting to delate upon the individual merits of those who took part, suffice it to state that the concert was, as a performance, such as to satisfy the susceptibilities of the most ardent critic, as an entertainment, far superior to any which has been held in the town for some years and as a "benefit," was such a'l to satisfy Miss Owen's most hearty well wishers. Indeed, the portion of the schools in which the concert was held, was much too small, and doubtless on future occasions Miss OWQJI will see the wisdom of occupying the whole of the schools. We should add that Miss J. Gratton Thomas filled the post of accompanist, with her accustomed ability. THE WATERWORKS QUESTION.At the monthly meeting of the Holywell Local Board on Monday last, the principal matter for consideration was the Holywell Waterworks Question. It appears that the Waterworks Company had applied on a former occasion to the board for its consent to their scheme" for laying pipes through the streets, and supplying Holywell with water, and the board had given a conditional consent, the conditions being:-(l) That the waterworks be completed within two years from the date of their obtaining the provisional order. (2) That there should be a constant pressure of water on the mains. (3) That 20 gallons of water per head per diem be allowed each consumer. (4) That each consumer should have the option of taking water by meter at a rate not exceeding Is per 1000 gallons. (5) That the undertakers supply water for the Holywell Market Hall. (6) That a special clause bo inserted pro- hibiting the undertakers from applying for com- pulsory powers at any time. All the conditions were accepted by the board, with the exception of the sixth, that was the "bone of contention." The board was scarcely less ardent in insisting upon this clause than was the company in oppos- ing. For ourselves we can sec nothing objection- able m any of the board's conditions, with the exception, perhaps, of No 5, which would seem more reasonable had the words "grandchildren (or decsendants) of the been inserted before the word "undertakers," because the chances are very remote that the present generation will ever see a real Market Hall in the town of HolywelL After much deliberation, the board almost unani- mously adopted a petition acrainst the scheme, to be lodged on Wednesday, unless the Waterworks Company agreed to their conditions. Things were now getting to look serious, and it was feared Hi at the same fate awaited the water scheme as has befallen all previous attempt at progress in the hitherto proverbially unfortunate town of Holy- well. However, on Wednesday morning the company, through their secretary, Mr P. M. Williams, being undoubtedly convinced that the board would not under any circumstances shirk their duty to the ratepayers, informed that they had agreed to all the conditions. The board then unanimously adopted a petition in favour of the schcme, and thus a matter which at first threat- tened to be serious, was satisfactorily cleared up.

LLANDUDNO. A RIONAL Box BURNT Dowx.—About half past one or> Monday afternoon last, the signal box near- est Llandudno station caught fire, and being com- posed onlv of wood was speedily burnt to the rrround. The fire is believed to have originated in a grate which hid been as usual employed in warming the hut, which, being built of such com- mon materials, was not considered worth much pains to presrrve. Every precaution was used to prevent the fire reaching any of the carriages of passing trains, and bv half past two only the smouldering mins were to be seen. The signal box was an old one, and was all but superseded by the more substantial one which has been lately erected a little way further along the line. THE DISTRESS IN SQUTH WALES.—A meeting was again held in St. George's Ilall on Monday last, with a view of organising apian for collecting funds for the relief of the sufferers in the South Wales distress. In the absence of Dr K. H. Bold Williams, who was indisposed, Mr J. Spinther James took the chair, and stated that he himself had been through the streets of Merthyr and seen the privation existing there. Mr T. T. Marks read a communication from Lord Aberdare, which assured the meeting that the distress was real and great in the neighbourhood. Mr Morris Prichard then proposed That this meeting is of opinion that a subscription be made in the town and neighbourhood on behalf of the distressed people." This was seconded by Mr John Hughes, builder. Mr. Bevan also moved that the town tw canvassed from house to house for subscriptions. Mr WM Evans, giocer, seconded this proposal, and on the suggestion of the Rev John Thomas, supported by Mr Adoniah Evans, a number of names were nominated as canvassers. The sum of £ 31 was announced as already subscribed. TWENTY-ONE OR FIP fEEX? A pretty strong opinion was expressed before the Local Govern- ment Board Inspector on Wednesday last, by several gentlemen whose names are not upon the roll of "Commissioners, notably Mr Tlios. Williams and Mr Richard Conway, that twenty-one members constituted an unwieldy number for the composi- tion of the Board. The number of fifteen was spoken of as more convenient, but Mr Conway, who delights in extremes, thought twelve would be sufficient. There cannot be two opinions regard- ing the correctness of the Inspector's statement— that a small board isinnnitelymorc "workable" than a large one, and as he said-the difficulty spoken of by some as to getting a quorum, is in fact, what might be expected from a board of so large a number of members. Members stay away, because each thinks that everyone else is sure to be there, or at least that members sufficient to do business will turn up. Most people in Llandudno, we believe, would be glad to see the number of Commissioners reduced, and we hope to hear of a memorial, signed by the ratepayers, and presented to the Commissioners at their next monthly meet- ing, asking that an application for such a decrease shall be included among the other matters then to be scheduled in their Provisional Order. SECOND AM ATKCU THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENT. -Sneh was the extraordinary success which it- tended the performance of thc'LlandudnoDramatic Society on Wednesday, January 9th last, that the members determined to repeat the entertainment for the funds of the same association—the Volun- teer Fire Brigade, and they were rewarded on Friday evening last, by seeing St. George's Hall once more filled to overflowing with an enthusiastic and delighted audience, The prices of admission had been lowered, so a < to afford everyone an opportunity of observing the capabilities of the new company, and n concert with a new programme preceded the peti'e-comedy Anything for a Change." Mr 1L S. Chamberlain took the chair, and conducted the programme with much ability and good humour to a successful elbso. The jm'n- cipal item < were a pianoforte solo the "Marche aux Flambeaux. performed in a style which elicited the greatest praise, by Mr II. G. Himson songs bv Miss Etty, MissIIobsou, Miss Roberts, Messrs Hurditt, Spmk", and H. Hughes a humour- ous readinghomllawly Andy by Mr B. Sykes, which was encored, and followed by a still more laugh- able rendering of several stanzas of Gasabianca, in the English, Scotch, Irish, Lancashire, and French styles; while Mr James Burwell played a galop for the occasion, and Mr Benjamin Williams and his glee party met with the applause they always deserve and obtain. The Gloddaeth Amateur Brass Band performed a couple of selections so well, considering the short time they have been brought together, that the plaudits they received ought to give them considerable encouragement in their future career. Of the performance of the farce, it suffices to say that it went even better than on its first presentation, than which no praise could be higher. Every amateur was, if possible, more at home upon the boards, and if the audience was, as might have been expected, a little more demonstrative than the one which fitted the hall on Wednesday night, it was at all events quite as appreciative. Continuous merriment was evoked from all parts of the house. A most successful performance was concluded without one mishap, and the society have the gratification of handing over to the Fire Brigade, by their two nights' entertainment, a sum of over £ 3'). It is intended, before long, to produce for,other objects, similar amusements, and we believe that the Reading Room and Library will probably be the institution to derive an augmentatian of its funds from this source.

MENAI BRIDGE. PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY.—Before Captain Verney and Captain Morgan. Action for Balance of Wages and Compensation.- The directors of the Pennion quarries, trading as the Anglesey Marble and Granite Company, Limited, were summoned under the Master and Servants Act, by twenty-four of their employees, for balance of wages and compensation. Mr G. D. Dew appeared for the company. From the evi- dence taken in the test case, bv which it was agreed all the summonses should be decided, it appeared that the men, who had been unpaid since October 15th, applied to Mr Young, who is temporarily acting as manager, for a settlement. There being no funds available for that purpose, the settlement was deferred until the following Monday, but with the same result: and the men. in lieu of notice, claimed wages up to January 5th. 011 behalf of the company it was admitted that wages were due up to December 22nd, but it was contended cliat as the men declined to go on working they had no claim for compensation. The men. on the other hnnd, submitted that being very poor, and unable to find money to take them elsewhere, they were compelled to remain hanging about the quarry.- Captain Verney characterised the case as being a very hard one. If the company was so respectable and responsible as had been described by their solicitor, there would have been no difficulty in finding the sum requisite for the payment of wages. He ordered payment of the full amount claimed in m the respective cases, the men to be allowed the expense of their attendance that day.—Mr Dew asked for a fortnight's grace, Captain Verney said that the money must be paid forthwith. The approximate amount claimed for wages was XL35 2s. 10d.; compensation £ 50; the costs bringiiflf up the amount to about £ 200.

MOLD. CnoRAL SocmTY.—We beg to call the attention of our readers to the concert which is to take place on Monday night next at the Assembly Room in aid of the funds of the choral society. The programme is a very attractive one, and ought to secure a very good audience. THE SOUTH WALES DISTRESS.—This afternoon (Saturday) a match will be played rt the Lead Mills between the Mold and Gwersyllt (Foresters) Football Clubs. The price of admission to the field is 6(1, and the proceeds are to be given to the above fund, which is worthy of the general support of the public, and we hope there will be a good at tendance. GOOD TEMPLARY.—On Friday last week another very interesting meeting was held in connection with the Good Templar Lodge at the Welsh Cilvinistic Methodists Schoolroom, when a lecture was given by Mr Charles Hill, of London, on "London Life with 42 years experience. The room was crowdcd by an appreciatve audience, and the duties of chairman were ably discharged by Mr Thomas Forrest. The members of the lodee and Mr TTill also had a social tea meeting together in the Congregational Church. Mr Hill has been encaged to lecture by the Flintshire District Lodge, and he has visited all the lodges under its jurisdiction, and no doubt good results will follow his labours. RENT AUDIT.—The rent audit of the Leeswood Estate, the property of Mr Thomas Wynne Eaton, was held at the King's Head Inn, on Monday last, when there was a large attendance of tenants. At 4 o'clock the tenants were as usual treated to a sumptuous repast, which was served in Mrs Duck- worth's best style, and to which they did justice. The chair was occupied by the agent of the estate Mr T. T. Kelly. i DEBATING SociETY—A meeting was held in the Reading Room on Tuesday evening last for the purpose of forming an Essay and Debating Class in connection with the institute. There was a good attendance, and the Rev W. G. Thomas (senior curate) presided and was elected president of the society, the first meeting of which will be held on Tuesday evening next, when the president will open a debate. A committee was also appointed to draw out rule3, &c. SCHOOL MEETINGS.—On Sunday last the mem- bers of the New-street, Maesydre, and Pentre schools of the Welsh Calrinisfcic Methodist deno- mination were examined by the Rev George Jones, Nerquis, in the New-street Chapel. In the morning the young people were catechised from the sixth chapter of Charge-). Catechist," tie subject being The Offices of Christ." In the afternoon the children underwent an examination from the fifth chapter of the Mother's Gift," and in the evening the adults were examined from the first chapter of the Ephesians. The above schools are in a flourishing condition, and the answers on Sundays were on the whole very creditable. A general meeting of the Town Cricket Club was held on Wednesday last, when the officers for the ensuing season were elected, and the accounts for the past season passed. It was arranged that the President (Col. Cooke) and the Vice-presidents (Major Rigby and Mr John Corbett) for the past season should be requested to fill the same posts for that ensuing- Mr O. S. Jones resigning his position as secretary, Mr Stanley Smith was elected in his place, and the following gentlemen chosen to form a committee Messrs P. Dykins, O. S. Jones, R. W. Lewis, J. Lev. dar, E. Maguire, H. G. Roberts, and R. J. Williams. Mr Lambert being asked to take the captaincy and treaaureship combined, requested and was granted a few days to consider" not being able to make up his mind to undertake the onerous duties connected with that position. Touching the accounts, the following satisfactory result was shown :-ReGeipts, £1..0 ICs 2d, made up as follows: (balance from season 1876, £ 3 8s lOd subscriptions for 1877, £ 19' 12s; nett proceeds of concert on 5th November, 1877, Y,14 lis 4d balance from Mr Lambert's tent sub- scription lists, after deducting cost of tent and attendant expenses, .63 4s) deducting the pay- ments, which amounted to £ 31 12s 2d, a balance of £ 9 4s was arrived at, with which to commence the forthcoming season. In addition, there appeared to be due for outstanding subscriptions, claim against the London and North Western Railway Company for delay in forwarding tent, &c., £ 3 lGs 6d. Monday, the 11th of February, was the day fixed for the annual dinner.

PENYGROES. FATAL ACCIDENT.—Wlole following his occupa- tion at the Penybryn Quarry, Mr Wm. PritabaBd, Brynkir-terraee, met with an accident that proved fatal to him, by the faU of a rock, weighing about three tons, upon his body. A MAN DROWNED.—About 11 o'clock on Monday morning last, the body o4 Edward Jones, Ty'ny- coed, Bwlchderwydcl,i§was discovered at Pantglas river. The unfortunate man is supposed to have fallen into the river while on his way home from Llanllyfni, on Saturday night, under the influence of drink.

PORTMADOC. DEATH OF MR G. S.. JONES.—It is with feelings of profound regret that we announce the death of Mr Griffith Solomon Jones, of this town, and of Bodhyfryd (formerly of Cae Canol) Penrhyndeu- draeth, which took place on Tuesday evening, the 8th inst. Mr Jones, who was comparatively a young man, had been, ailing for sometime, and had suffered considerably from violent attacks of hemorrhage. The deceased, when his health per- mitted, was one of the most active of business men, and the numerous appointments he had testified to the high esteem in which he was held. It is not often that a more striking example is seen of the self-made man. Though not possessed of that early training usually given to those designed to spend their days at the desk, by dint of his own perseverance and decision of character, he soon acquired what knowledge was necessary J;o enable him to perform honourably the duties of his various public appointments. The success lie subsequently t attained, and the respect and esteem with which lie was universally regarded are in themselves sufficient proofs that the natural abilities which lie possessed were such as eminently fitted him for the important appointments which lie held. He leaves a widow and four little children to mourn his loss. His remains were interred at St Michael's Churchyard, Festiniog, on Saturday last, the 12th inst., and the funeral was largely attended. The funeral service was read by the Rev R Killin, and amongst the ministers present we noticed the Revs D. Davies, Barmouth; T. J. Wheldon. B. A., Fes- tiniog; Samuel Owen, Tanvgrisiau; W. Jones,. Penrhyndeudraetli; G. Williams, Talsarnau; — Roberts, Dolgelley; O. T. Williams, Croesor; D. Morgan, Penrhyndeudraetli; David Roberts, Rhiwbryfdir; Humphrey Williams, D. G. Evans, Penrhyndeudraetli; ruid Robert Parry. T1 oe fol- io iving, amongst others, also attended:—Messrs W. Davies, Cae'r Blaidd; Dr Roberts, Fortraadoc; John Thomas, Wharf, Portmadoc; G. II, Ellis, Fourcrosscs; Robert Rowlands. Portmadoe; Humphrey Parry, Festiniog; W. Williams, Bettws- ycocd and E. Evans, Bryneglwys Hall. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, JAN. H.-Before Messrs Owen Griffith and John Jones. A Stray Pbny.—Owen Price r. Mesach Williams. Defendant, who was represented in court by his wife, was charged with allowing his pony to stray on the highway at Portmadoe, on the 27td Decem- ber last. Fined Is and 10s costs. Drunk and Disorderly.—A. S. Owen Price v. Owen Jones. Defendant, for being drunk at Portmadoe on the 5th January, was fined 2s Gel and 10s Gel costs.—EdXvard Jones was also charged: with com- mitting a similar offence on the lltli December. Defendant's brother appeared on his behalf, and was ordered to pay a fine of 2s 6d and 14s costs. Refusing to Abate a Nuisance.—Robert Griffiths, inspector of the Ynyscynhaiarn Local Board, charged Mesach Williams, with committing this offence on the Cth December. Complainant served defendant with a notice calling upon him to abato a nuisance which existed on his premises, but he had neglected to do so. The ease, was adjourned for fourteen days, in order that defendant might have the terms of the notice complied with.—A summons against John Jones for a similar off was also adjourned to the next meeting. Drunkenness.—-A S Owen Price against William Evans and John Thomas. Adjourned to the n<,Kt meeting.—The same defendants were also charged with being on licensed premises during i.Ncgal hours, and the hearing of the summons was; ad-

journed until the next meeting. penrhyndeudraeth. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, JAN. 10TH.— Before Messrs Saauiel Holland, M.P., John Jones, Ynysfor, and Rev John Jones. Breath of Mines dtcgulatians Act.—T. Fanning Evans, H.M. Inspector of Minos, v. Rees Roberts. Defendant was summoned for non-compliance with a notice uuder see. 18th of the Mines Regula- tions Act. Complainaut deposed: I am H.M. Inspector of Mines, and defendant is the agent of Mr Holland's Quarry. On a visit to the quarry, I found the vertical axle in a crane used there broken. The fracture was caused by crystalisa- tion. I cannot state, of my own knowledge, that the other cranes used at the quarry are similarly unsafe. I sent a notice- on the 2nd November last by post to defendant, calling upon him to have the axle altered.—said: I cannot -o\y I I, whether all the cranes at the quarrv are fitted with sumlar axles to that-which broke. Wcalwavs cmler such axles of the best hammered iron. The dav after the receipt of the notice, I sent off for new- u'on. Altera short consultation, the magistrates dismissed the summons, and Mr Evans gave verbal notice of appeal. Mr Holland retired from the bench during the hearing of the case. Night Poaching.-William Cameron for Lord Harlech, v. Wm. Griffith. This adjourned case was resumed, and Mr J. H. Jones, Portmadoe appeared for complainant. The evidence given on a former occasion having been repeated, Edward Evans was called and deposed I am a sailor and live at Dyffryn. I remember being on Glan-v- mor land on the evening of the 17th September last, and early on the morning of the 18th catching- rabbits. Defendant was with me. I was cau°iu about three o'clock in the morning, but defendant who was by me, managed to esc ipe. Defendam was convicted, and ?ent to gaol for one month with har.l labour.—The last named defendant was also charged with a similar offence, and now appeared for sentence. He was again bound over in the sum ofE20 to appear for judgment when called upon. Drunk and Riotous.— P.C. John George charged Robert Jones with this offence, but as defendant did not appear, a warrant was issued for his ap- rrehension.-P.C. Cadwaladr Jones proved serving defendant personally with a summons on the 5th inst.—1Thomas Jones, similarly charged, also failed to appear, and a warrant was issued for his apprehension.—David Jones, for- being drunk at J'estmMg on the 15th December, was fined 5s and 10s 6d costs. P.C. Cadwaladr Jones proved the ofieive.—A warrant for disobedience was issued against Evan Davies, who was charged at the instance of P.C. Cadwaladr Jones, with being drunk and disorderly. Service of the summons was proved by P.C. John George.—John Williams was charged by P.C. Wm. Richards with drunken- ness at Maentwrog, on the 22nd December. Defendant admitted the offence, and was ordered h pay a fine of 5s and 10s fid costs.—P. C. Evan Jones charged John Jones with committing a similar offence at Festiniog, on the 12th October last. Defendant failed to appear at the time, and was now brought up under warrant for disobe- dience. Fined 5s and 15s costs.

WREXHAM. INCUMBENCY 0F BSRSE DRELINCOURT.—The Rev Jas. Dixon, senior curate of Wrexham,, has been appointed to the living of Berse Drelincourt, situated about a mile and a half out of Wrexham! BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the weekly meeting the Master reported that there had been an out- b'-cak of diphtheria in the new schools, and that steps had been taken to isolate the cases and dis- infect the building. The board agreed to certain suggestions for additional precautions, and it seemed to be considered that the disease had been imported, and net occasioned by anything in the school building. THE TELEPHONE.—Last week, Mr J. Edgar, Post-master, practically introduced the telephone in Wrexham, successfully illustrating the powers of the ingenious instrument in the course of a series of trials conducted by him and made with the aid of a bell telephone upon an earth circuit. Verbal messages and vocal music were distinctly transmitted and received over a distance of three miles, the respective points of communication being the Vron Colliery- and the company's offices at Wrexham, where the experiments took place by the permission of Mr Low. ALLEGED DISTRESS IN WREXHAM.—A sensational paragraph in the Daily News of Saturday, .Fan. 12, representing that great distress prevailed in Wrex- ham, in consequc-nce of which some workmen were actually pawning their tools to obtain food. We understand that the statement is greatly ex- aggerated, and that th ere is as little real distress in Wrexham as ,11 any to.yn of its size throughout the country. Pher ■ are really vrrv able-bodied men out of work, i., the weekly list of applicants for relief at the workhouse will show, and as re- gards the pawning of tools, wo believe it is confined to a few j oiners, vvh< > do iv lor the puroose of^^ttin** drink. ° ° BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT, -MONDAY —Before the Mayor (Mr J. C. O wen), Mr T. C. Jones, and Mr \V. Overton. Drunkenness and Assault .—John Evans, Rhosddu, was in custody, having been apprehended under a warrant in consequence of not appearing to a- sum- mons last Monday. He was charged by Mr .7. M Jones (of the firm of Messrs Jones and Kocke) with being drunk and fighting near the Elephant and Castle on Saturday night, Dec. 29, and also for as- saulting Mr Jones.—Fined 10s and costs, for the assault.—There was also another charge against Evans of assaulting Edwd. Wynne, a workman of Mr J. Jones', for which he was fined 5s and costs. Cruelty to Animals.—John Vaughan, of the Green Dragon Inn, was summoned by Mr James Grover, an inspector in the employ of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelry to Animals, for worMng a horse with three wounds on his back. A man named Pugh,. who followed the horse for Mr Vaughan, was called by Mr Grover to prove the case. There was a former conviction against Mr Vaughan for a similar offence. Fined £ 2 and costs.—John Ellis, of Brymbo, was summoned by the same complainant for working a horse in a stage cart with a bad wound upon its back. Fined 10s and costs, as the driver of the cart, and his father, Edward Ellis, were fined 29s and aosts, as the owners of the horse.

At the assizes for the South Wales counties at Swansea, on Monday, the evidence for the defence of Stephen; Jones, a young farmer, who was in- dicted tor-wounding John Griffiths, aged 70, with intent to murder him, at Carrickell, Cardiganshire, on the 7th of November last, was heard. The case for the prosecution was that the prisoner went to Griftlths's house at night, fired a gun or pistol, and then made a murderous attack on the prosecutor with a sharp instrument. The -witnesses for the defence gave testimony that the accused was at home at the time, and therefore could not have been the perpetrator of the outrage: The jury found a verdict of "Not guilty." "REBECCA RIOTS" 1,% WALES.—At the recent quarter sessions for the county of Radnor, Mr Lloyd drew the attention of the court to what was known as the "Rebecca idiots." During the last month or two the neighbourhood of Llandrindod, Pcnybont, and Rhayader had been infested by formidable gangs of armed men, who patrolled the county at night with blackened faces and. other disguises, and made raids upon the salmon, in the rivers. The Wye Board of Conservators^ which met at Hereford ors the previous day, re- quested him to bring the matter beforo the cou-t-, because, from the report of the river watchers to the executive committee-, there was no doubt tVere- was an open defiance and violation of the law in the upper pa^ts of the county. 1'n the sunnneft in consequence of the alarming outrages comiaitted; in the neighbourhood of Rhayader and LItMidrin- dod, additional ro^ hhles were put on, and as there was a great and open defiance of *he law here, he thought tLe same might be done In this case. The Wye board wished to put the. country to no c-tpcnse, they would pay fresh constables according to the act of PIU'luinient. 'j'hey were not wanted to protect the salmon but to prevent the salmon riots, and io stamp out the serious and open defiance of the law that had become so rife. He hoped tho court would sanction the proposal. Tbe men wimld be appointed temporarily only. because tho breeding season would be over in six weeks' time. After further discission, in which the chairman said that it a system of terrorism arm positive danger prevailed, they ought not to stand still and deliberately refuse to take, steps to stamp it out, Mr Lloyd's proposition was tarried by twelve votes to one. Printed and published at the INOItTil WALI- EXPKESS' Offices, New Harbour, Carnarvon, by UOHEUT WILLIAMS, Friday, JANUARY 18th, 187 -I