RUTHIN. ROOR RATES.—Five persons had been summoned to appear before the magistrates on Monday, for non-pay- ment of poor rates, but the cases were "settled out of court by the payment of the rates and expenses. HOUSE BREAKING.—Oa Sunday and Monday, the police had reported to them three cases of house breaking that had occurred within a few days; two of them at Llan- bedr, and one at Llanganhafel. At the time of writing, the police had not discovered the culprits, but hoped to be able to do so. STORMS.—On Saturday this district was visited with unusually heavy showers of rain, sleet, and hail, which, with a bitterly cold wind, combined to make things rather miserable out of doors. This state of things con- tinued during the whole of the early part of the week, and much land is thoroughly soaked with water. FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE.—This disease, which up to the early part of last week appeared to be spreading rapidly, now shows signs of abatement, and hopes are entertained that it will pass away. No.fresh farms have become infected, and no further deaths are reported by the inspectors. This district seems to have been sub- jected to a visitation of a far worse nature than Denbigh or its surroundings, if we except Cerrigydruidion, where it has been very severe. POLICE COURTS.—On Monday, at the County Magis- trates' Court, before R. G. Johnson, Esq., and Colonel J ones-Mortimer, Isaac Hughes, on the information of P.S. Dicker, was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness at Ruthin; and Thomas Jones was fined 4s and coats for allowing eight pigs to stray on the highway.—At the Borough Court, before the Mayor and the Rev. the Warden of Ruthin, George Rase, Ruthin, was charged, by Sergeant Dicker with allowing a dangerous dog to be at large. The bench made an order for the dog to be kept chained, which the defendant promised should be strictly obeyed. —On Friday, before the Mayor (B. G. Ellis, E q.). Joseph Morris, BryBeglwys, was charged by P.S. Dicker with furious driving on September 21st, and fined Is aad coeta. WATERWORKS.—It seems likeLy that the corporation will not purchase the waterworks; but that they will still be carried on by the old company, who will no doubt increase their capital, an 1 yet make it a paying concern. We believe this is the opinion expressed by Mr Low, of Wrexham, and othersj who have Taken an interest in the project. HARVEST FESTIVAL AT LLANFAIR D.C.—On Wednes- day, the annual harvest festival was arranged to be held at Llanfair D.C. The order of services in the parish church was as follows :-11.30 a.m., holy communion, attended by a goodly number of communicants; at 3.30 p.m., English service with a sermon by the Rev. W. H. Boscawen, rector of Marchwiel, Wrexham; in the even- ing, service yn Cymraeg, with sermon by the Rev. John Davies, rector of Llanvnva. The offertories at the different services were set apart for the funds of the Society for the Propogation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. THK DTING STRUGGLES OF OLD "JOHN JONES."— Travellers on the Ruthin line of rail have become familiar with that specimen of locomotive power in the shape of a engine called" John Jones, Senior." Often have we fretted and fumed in a railway carriage, despairing of being able to keep an appointment, because "John Jones," poor old fellow, had been suddenly seized with an attack of diarrhosa, asthma, or other internal malady, and must perforce stop. midway probably between two stations, whilst his medical attendants (in the shape cf engine driver and stoker) operated upon him. What we believe will prove to be poor old John's death struggles, occurred on Saturday night. Employed to draw a passenger train from Ruthin to Denbigh, John" was seizsd with a terrible fit on the incline near Brookhouse, and after struggling in vain, gave,up in despaii, and submitted to be drawn, train and all, into Denbigh station, by a London and North Western Company's engine. After this, poor old John was taken to Ruthin, and consigned to the hospital, from which it is iikeiy he will never emerge, at least to do duty on the Ruthin line. The decease of old friends is usually a matter of regiet, but it seems hardly likely that any tears will be shed over the departure of "John Jones, Senior," particularly as a fine new engine has taken his place. THE FORTHCOMING ELECTION.—There does not appear to be much st:r at present in view of the municipal election, but it seems absolutely certain that the out- going members will not be allowed a "walk over." No doubt the alterations made in the mode of nominat- ing candidates will put a stop to the jokes—whicti had become a disgrace to the town—namely, the practice of nominating persons who had not the least notion of standing, and were very often unqualified for the office. The names, however, once nominated, gave anonymous scribblers an opportunity of vilifying them on cards of the races," &c. This kind of joke had been cariied to such a length that the council very gladly presented a petition some months ago in favour cf altering the mode of election, and at the meeting passing the resolution some strong language was used in condemnation of the practice to which we have alluded. With regard to the omce of mayor the tpwnspeople cannot do better than use their utmost exersions and influence to keep Mr Ellis in office. His position, business-like habits, and great liberality, combining to make him "a model chief magistrate." It is, however, worthy of remark, that Ruthin corporation possesses a goodly number of mem- bers eligible for the office of Mayor, and in this respect the body contrasts very favourably with some Other corporate towns in the county. A DAY OF THANKSGIVING.—Following out a practice originated some time ago. leading officials of the churches and various Nonconforming sects in Ruthin agreed to set apart a day for thanksgiving to Almighty God for the late bountiful harvest. It was therefore decided that notices should be issued on the recommendation of tho authorities, stating that the banks and shops would be closed and that business would be suspended yesterday (Friday) for the purpose named. The arrangement of the day s services at St. Peters, was as follows :—Eleven o clock in the morning, prayer in English and the ad- ministration of Holy Communion; in the afternoon the service was again conducted in English, the preacher beiug the Rev. David Williams, rector of Llandyrnog, gentleman well known now in this district for the earnest and e'oquent character of his discourses. The English service was in ^Telsh, the preacher being the Riv. W. H. Jones, of Clocaenog. The offertories were in aid of the church expenses and the congregations were large. The following were the arrangements made by the Noncomformists for the celebration of the event:— Preliminary service on Thursday in the Baptist chapel; early morning service yesterday, in the same edifice. At ten o'clock, meeting for prayer and praise at the Batha- fern chapel. Services were held at two p.m. in the Independent chapel, and at seven p.m. in Rhos-street chapel. The various ministers and leaders took part in the services; they being of a united character. The congregations throughout the day were worthy of the solemn occasion.
BOARD OF GUARDIANS. MONDAY.—Present: The Rev the Warden, in the chair; Mr R. G. Ellis, vice-chaiiwaan; Rev J. C. Davies, Derwen; aud Messrs John Jones, Ruthin; John Hughes, Rhos-street; R. G. Johnson, J. Roberts, I Nantglyn H. Powell Jones, Llanrhydd; J. Davies, Llanrhydd J. W. Lloyd, Brook-house J. F. Byford, and Mr Andrew Doyle, Local Government Board In- spector. SCHOLASTIC.—The Local Government Board forwarded the crtificate of the schoolmaster of the workhouse, Mr J. R. Roberts, and stated that 29 scholars were examined, and that the grant gained by the sehool was £25 16s which was allowed as part of the master's salary. Miss Williams, the industrial trainer, was allowed the sunpof £12. ANGRY CONTRACTORS.—Aletterwas received from Messrs Jones and Son, Ruthin, in which they stated that they were astonished that their tender for supplying the house with bread for this quarter had not been accepted, and that another, Is Gd per cwt. higher, had been accepted. The were confident that 'no person in Ruthin could supply bread at a cheaper rate than themselves, and hinted something about everything being fair and above board." It seemed from the conversation that two guardians had dealt with the bread tender, and there were very good reasons for accepting the one that had caused the offence. These gentlemen did not wish the matter taken further notice of; although some of the board thought their colleagues ought to be vindicated, and that the writer should apologise. It was, however, resolved to treat Messrs Jones and Son's letter with silent contempt. A VERT OLD QUESTION.—The Local Government Board wrote to enquire what had been the result of the proceedings between the board and the European Society. The clerk was directed to reply that the matter had been settled some months ago, and that the money had been paid over to the overseers. MONETARY.—The fortnight's out-relief had been Ruthin district, £87 7s; Llanrhaiadr, je52 lis; cheques were ordered for the former district for £85, and for the latter .£:>0. The treasurer's balance was £1,789 93 lid. No call due. The master reported 72 inmates against 76 on the corresponding week of last year. Vagrants re- lieved during the fortnight, 22. AN AMALGAMATED SANITARY DISTRICT.—IMPORTANT PROPOSAL. Mr Doyle, addressing the board, said that after the passing of the Public Health Act of 1872, he attended that board and made a proposal for uniting various rural and urban sanitary districts in the county, to which one medical officer might be appointed to take charge of the whole district. He made the same offer to the varioas boards in the county, but none of them fell in with the idea. Some declined it altogether, and others thought they would like to try the plan of appointing a local medical officer for their own district. The system had now been in work for about three years, and he must inform them that the trial had not been a very successful one, as was revealed by the reports sent in from the various districts. In one district the officer had actually not sent in any reports at all, and in another he would hardly be able to do his duty without incurring the dis- pleasure flf his private patients on whose property he would have to report nuisances. Others had to report upon cases of illness that came from other districts, but they might be in a remote part of the county and far away from his district, and they did not get reported upon at all. For these reasons it was desirable that one medical officer should be appointed for all the sanitary authorities of the county. This officer would give up private practice, devote himself exclusively to sanitary work and live at a central place in the county, such as Denbigh. His own idea was that such an officer might very well undertake both Denbighshire and Flintshire, and those sanitary authorities that considered it absolutely necessary to have local officers could do so, and appoint them as assistants to the county officer. Anyone who would examine the reports now sent in would agree with him that the plan indicated would answer far better than the plan of having separate officers. With regard to the question of expense, he thought that if the scheme he indicated were more efficient than the present one, that the boards would not grumble at a little extra expense, as a matter so intimately concerning the health of the people was worth a little extra outlay to carry it out successfully. But he was inclined to think that there would be a saving of expense. In Ruthin they were paving £70 yearly to the local officer for the rural district. Now if Flintshire and Denbighshire were amalgamated, the amount the unions would pay would secure the services of a really first-class medical gentleman, thoroughly educated upon sanitary matters, and who would perfectly understand sanitary laws, and their application to thejhealth of the people and the wants of the districts. Such a man would I be secured for about £800 yearly and his travelling expenses. Of that amount Government would pay say JE400, and the sanitary authorities of the two counties would only have £400 more to raise. The rateable value of the two counties was about £900,000 and a rate of one eighth of a penny would produce £400. In Ruthin Union they paid £70 yearly, but under the I arrangement named they would contribute about £48 annually. He did not wish it to be thought that he imagined that the gentleman now in office was not doing his duty 1 efficiently, but they must look beyond their own district, ¡ and deal with this sanitary question as one affecting the county at large. They were scarcely aware yet that the health of counties was greatly affected by causes lying at remote distances from the results. Disease can easily be traced into a district far from that in which it occurs, and the local medical officer could not examine the cause of I the disease if it lie beyond his own district; whereas if they bad an officer devoted entirely to the district he had named, he would be able to get at the origin of things und they would have his personal assistance and attend- ance at meetings. His information would be more varied and his opinion of greater weight than a local medical officer. When he brought that subject before the Guardians three years ago he appealed to them as a beggar, and like a good many other beggars he was politely bowed out of the houses, as the guardians desired to have their own way (a la.nuh). Now, however, the matter was of such moment that the Government had given the Government Board power to make these large districts jor the purpose of appointing the officer he bad mentioned. The Local Government Board was not willing to act arbitrarily, but would like the guardians to consent to this arrangement, and if he found that there was a strong and reasonable feeling against the course he should be inclined to say that it would not be well to coerce the guardians, hut he thought the arrangement would be far more efficient, economical, and satisfactory. He could only hope that the Sanitary Boards would see the desirability of falling in with this course, and if the boards of the two counties agreed to it they would have to apnoint a number of representatives according to the rateable value of tho union, and so constitute a board for the appointment of the officer, subject to the approval of the Local Govern- ment Board. In conclusion Mr Doyle said as he under- stood there was to be a special meeting next board for the discussion of the out-relief, he would attend then, and hopod thaf questio-i would be fully discussed. The Chairman thought it would be a great advantage to concentrate the responsibility of the sanitary au- thorities in one officer. The sanitary laws were primarily put in force by the medicnl officer, and he would like to know what would be the relation of the inspector of nui-ances to such officer ? Mr Doyle said the sanitary inspectors would have to report to the medical officer, and furnish returns of the nuisances; he would then give his decision upon them. There were so few sanitary authorities in the two coun- ties that the officer would be able to attend all their meetings. The Chairman thought there were different classes of nuisances; public ones that appeahd to our nose and eye?, and more private ones; and he thought the sanitary laws should take cognizance of imperfect drain- age in each separate house. Would the county officer be called upon to report as regarded each house ? Mr Diyle said it would be his business to see that the inspector fulfilled his duty as regarded every bouse, but it might be objected to, if the drainage of every house was examined, and unless there was some reason for suspecting that there was something wrong, a man might consider it an invasion of his rights, if that course were carried out, as "eyery man's house was his castle," but if the mam drain went through the street, and there was reason to suspect that houses in the street were con- nected therewith, the officers duty would be to attend to them. The Chairman pointed out that the inspectors wait until disease made its appearance, and then examine the houses for the cause. There might be several deaths before the c. cause was discovered. There was a new system of drainage in Ruthin, and that may not be perfectly ventilated. The Mayor was able to say that the ventilation of the drainage was perfect. Mr Dovle said the medical officer would be able to give valuable assistance in the ventilation of sewers, as that was one of the first things he had to make himself acquainted with. If he thought certain sewers were not ventilated, the Local Government Board would, on on his application, send down an engineer to inspect them. I Mr Johnson thought such a man would be a check upon any inefficient inspector of nuisanoes. Mr Doyle, in some further remarks, said that he had seen a report from a medical officer in that district, which made it necessary to ask if they were living in a civilised country. In other places no notice, was taken of such matters as he referred to, and in another notice was taken, but the doctors disagreed as to what should be done, and therefo-e nothing was done. In reply to the chairman, Mr Doyle said the inspec- tor would attend that board. He had taken the precaution to ask his colleagues in the districts where the united system was adopted, as to how they worked, and found that it worked excellently; giving as an instance Oxfordshire, which showed that the sanitary state of the county was far superior to that in other places where the system was not adopted. This appointment of district officers was recommended to Mr Stansfield, but he did not wish to interfere with the freedom of local guardians, and thinking they would adopt the plan it was not introduced into his bill in 1872. The Chairman saw that under the present system tha medical officer laboured under disadvantagos, as he might find a nuisance on the premises of a person who, if reported, could do him incalculable injury. Mr Doyle: Just so. He gave instances of officers who said they must give their appointments, on account of such times as thechairman named. Mr J. Hughes asked how the Urban Sanitary Authority would be affected. They were paying .£20 yearly for two years, and received little benefit there- from. Mr Doyle said they would join this scheme, and omit to appoint their local officer. Some further conversation ensued as to the means by which the officer would obtain his information as to whether there would ba any difficulty in getting such an officer as Mr Doyle recommended, and eventually it was agreed that the question stand adjourned for a fortnight, the chairman expressing a hope that the guardians would give it their earnest attention in the meantime.
MOLD. PETTY SESSIONS. TUESDAY.—Before C. B. Clough, Esq. (in the chair), P- B. Davies Cooke, Esq., Colonel Cooke, and T. W. Eyton, Esq. SERIOUS CHARGE OF ASSAULT AGAINST A MANAGER.— Hannah Lloyd, a servant girl in the employ of Mr Thomas Hughes, draper, &c., Leeswood, summoned Thomas Darbyshire. of Pontblyddyn, manager at the oil works, for unlawfully assaulting her. She stated that on Thursday night last, about nine o'clock, she was going to the mangle for the clean clothes, and when about eight or nine yards from her house, she met the defendant, who asked her to give him a kiss. She refused to do so, upon which he caught her roughly round the#vaist with his left hand, and tried to lift her dress with his right hand. She struggled hard, and fought against him, and screamed as loud as she could, but he would not let her go until a girl named Annie Thomas came up. He then loosed his hold, and made off as quickly as he could. She went inside and told her mistress. She had often seen him before, and he had frequently saluted her with" Good morning," or ''Good evening," and she had just returned it, and that was all the acquaintanceship. She was too frightened to notice whether he was in liquor.—In cross-examination by Mr W. H. Churton, who appeared for the defendant, com- plainant said she saw a man (the defendant) coming along the road, but she did not mistake him for some one else, nor did she go up to him and address him as "William" or "John," nor did he say. in answer to such remark, "Oh, Hannah, is that you?" nor anything to that effect. The defendant did not try to throw her down. He was trying to lift her clothes when Annie Thomas came up, and she was struggling with him at that time also, pushing against him as hard as she could. It was not very light, but there was a moon. He did not kiss her, nor did he do her any harm, but he tried. bhe screamed as soon as he got hold of her; she was no very sure whether she scratched him, but she didn't think she did. Her master and mistress were both inside the house, and this occurred close by the house and the two shops owned by her master, both of which were lighted up. This took place when she was in the shade. —Annie Thomas, a fellow-servant of the complainant's, said that at about nine o'clock on the night in question she was unable to accompany complainant to the mangle, but went with her to the end of the house. The night was rather dark. She stayed there two or three minutes, while the complainant went on. In a few moments she heard complainant shouting and calling out Annie," as hard as ever she could. She was about nine to ten yards from the house, where witness stood, and could see complainant and defendant. After waiting two or three minutes she went up to them. There was no moon that night, but there were lights in the shop windows, and she saw complainant" Bcaming" with defendant, and he had his arm round her waist. She did not see him doing anything else. When she got close up, defendant went straight away. She could not say whether the defendant was drunk or sober. Complainant did not go on to the mangle, but returned along with witnep to the house.—In cross-examination by Mr Churton, she said she did not see the defendant come up to complainant, nor did she hear him say anything. There was no young man of the name of William expected then. She (witness) had got a sweetheart, but she did not expect him then, nor was she waiting for him. She did not know whether Lloyd had got a sweetheart. She did not see Mr Darbyshire until she went up to the two, and then Lloyd did not make any complaint, and did not say anything about the affair to her then. She was struggling with him and trying to push him away.— By the Bench Complainant screamed rather loud, but the doors of the house were all shut, and she did not think her master or mistress heard the screams. The defendant was on his way home at that time.—This was the case for the prosecution.—Mr Churton, address- ing the bench on behalf of the defendant, pointed out that having only been served with the summons late on Monday evening, there was little time for preparation of a defence. He begged their worships' most serious attention to the case, as it was not an ordinary one, being one of those cases in which the defendant had his mouth closed, and he was perfectly helpless and defence- less, and he was sure that if the case was not clearly proved, it would not be considered as conclusive against him. His client was in a respectable position, was a married man and had a family, and he had instructed him to lay the fact* before the coart. He had been with two friends at the Leeswood Arms, and left that place about ten minutes to nine o'clock with a Mr Norris and a Mr Selkirk to go home. When he got opposite Mr Hughes, the draper's house, the complainant came up to him, looked him in the face, and said, Is that you, William," or John." Having known the girl previously he said, Hallo, is that you, Hannah." On seeing him she found out her mistake and backed away, and he heard no more of the matter until the summons was served on him on Monday.—Joseph Norris, a car- penter, said he was in company with the defendant on the night in question, and left him only a few moments before the time at which the assault was alleged to have occurred. He was perfectly sober at the time, and was on his way straight home.—John Hughes, of Pont- blyddyn, stated that he had known Darbyshire for ten years, and he bore an irreproachable character.—The magistrates dismissed the case. AN IRISH HARVESTER IN DIFFICULTY.—An Irish labourer, named Wm. Killet summoned Edward Roberts, farmer, Bedlwyn, Coed Talon, for arrears of wag3S al- leged to be due to him for harvest labour.—The de- fendant held that complainant had been paid all that was due to him, and that he had forfeited the usual harvest money," by leaving his employ without notice. —The case, which was the first one at this court under the new Act, but which did not bring out any of the new features was dismissed. ASSAULT ox A SISTER.IN-LAW.—Edward Williams, a farm worker, was summoned for assaulting his sister-in- law, Jane Williams, at Gwern field.-Tiie complaihant alleged that on the night of the 4th October, the de- fendant, who stayed in the house, came in and set upon her, tried to smother her, knocked her several times on the head, and kicked her and her mother.—It was stated by the policeman who was called to the house, the Miners' Arms, that the defendant was very dis- orderly and noisy, and u;ing threatening language.— The defendant denied assaulting the complainant and stated that he had been insulted and attacked in his mother's house.—The magistrates fined him 10s and costs. BEDLAMITES.—Mary Doyle and Ellen Doyle, mother and daughter were summoned for assaulting Elizabeth Cotilon, a married woman, living in Miiford-street, Mold. This locality is known as f. Bedlam," and the allegation was that the complainant was attacked and badly treated by the two on the 5th inst.—The defend- ant called witnesses to contradict the complainant's case, but the magistrates considered the assault proved, and fined the mother 20s and costs or 14 days', and the daughter 10s and costs or ieven days' imprisonment. A Row AT SALTNEY.—James Gilmore, an anchor smith, was summoned by Charlotte Cheeney, wife of a bricklayer, for assaulting her at Saltney oJ Saturday last. From the statement of the complainant it ap- peared that her husband and the prisoner, during the after- noon, were in the Farmers' iSrms, at Saltney. She heard their voices from the road, and on going in, fouhd them wagoring as to when the Royal Charter was wrecked, there being two sixpences lying on the table. She told them to stop wagering so loudly, and the two went away to another house to ascertain the date of the wreck. They returned shortly to the Farmer'j Inn each declaring that he had won. The prisoner declared he would have the money, and upon complainant saying he should not, he seized her by the hair of her head and pulled several handfuls of air out. Subsequently the prisoner again attacked her and knocked her down twice, and she got her eye cut and blackened. She had only been trying to keep quietness between the two. The police-officer stated the language the complainant and her husband used was most disgraceful. She had not the black eye when he saw her. She and her husband were in drink.-The complainant said she could bring favourable witnesses to support her statement, and on her application the bench adjourned the case until the 21st inst., when it will be taken at Broughton, the prisoner being liberated on bail. LIFE IN -BUCKLEY .-Constable David Morris sum- moned Margaret Reeves and Margaret McManus, two unmarried women, for being drunk and riotous at Buckley on the 4th- October. The evidence of the policeman was supported by t'vo residents of Buckley, Mr John Jones and Mr John J. Edwards, the former of whom stated that he had been living in Buckley, Square between forty and fifty years and he never in all his life heard such language used and such a riot as on Saturday night and until Monday morning. It was stated that unless the police brought independent evidence of this kind it would be impossible to maintain their cases, as the defendants would otherwise bring dozens of people from Buckley who would swear that black was white.—The magistrates imposed a fine of 10s in each case, and the payment of cost-XI each. Tho defendants went to prison, the alternative being 14 days' hard labour. DRUNKENNESS.—William Williams, a labourer, for being drunk in the middle of the day of the 27th of September, and refusing to quit the Black Horse Inn, New-street, Mold, was fined 10s and costs, or seven days.
OSWESTRY. CONFIRMATION.—The Lord Bishop of St. Asaph held a confirmatioit. in the parish church on Monday, when 126 catechumens presented themselves. Morning prayer was read by the Rov E. J. Rees. The first lesson was read by the Rev White, and the second lesson by the Rev D. P. Evans, Rector of Trefonen. The exhorta- tion in the Confirmation Office was read by the Rev Canon Howell Evans-, vicar. RIFLE COMPETITION.—On Saturday, the sixth and last competition took place for a handsome silver cup, presented by Mr J. R. Ormsby Gore, M.P. The condi- tions were the same as in previous competitions, viz., five shots each at 200, 500, and 600 yards, Wimbledon 1873 targets and scoring. Private John Davies was again the winner. This is the third time in succession that Private Davies has won the cup, and it now becomes his property. For the first time since the corps has been in existence a cup, open to be shot for by all members of the com- pany, has been won three times in succession, and the winner may congratulate himself on winning it from such crack shots as Lieutenant Thomas, Sergeant Holland, Sergeant Lvndom. Quartermaster-Sergeant Aldridge, and Corporal Wiudsor. A more unfavourable day for rifle shooting could not have been the wind was blowing a gale from the right front, with rain. CONCERT.—On Monday evening, the Cambrian Choral Society gave their first concert in the Public Hall, under the patronage of the Mayor of Oswestry. Eos Morlais, Miss Marian Wiliiams, and Mr Glave, were the soloists. There was a good attendance. The choir numbered upwards of sixty voices. They gave the opening piece, Mozart's oft-repeated" Gloria," with fair precision, and in a manner which at once supplied evidence of their capabilities. The soloists acquitted themselves well, and had certainly no cause to complain of the reception they met with. The concert was in a musical sense a great success. The conductor was Mr Whitridge Davies, and his presence no doubt went far to inspire the choir with the confidence so indispensable to a steady well-balanced performance. The accompanist was Mr George Pagb, who displayed his usual ability, and Master C. Davies very creditably accompanied the choir in their part songs. ALTERATIONS AT TRINITY CHURCH.—A vestry meet- ing was held at Trinity Church on Thursday week, the Rev F. Cashel, Vicar of Trinity, in the chair. In con- sequence of the recent indisposition of Mr W. H. Hill, architect, who drew out the first plans, and on account of his pressing engagements, he bad arranged with Mr W. H. Spaull, architect, to transfer the undertaking to him. Mr Spaull submitted two plans, and a portion of each of these was adopted. The alterations will cost £;)00, and the sum at first announced for what was then considered necessary alterations, namely, heat- ing the church by hot water, re-arranging and making the free sittings more comfortable by boarded backs and foot-boards, cleaning and re-painting thi portions of the church that required it, was X300, aud this sum has been either collected or promised. The new alterations will thus involve the expenditure of another X200. Mr Cottam proposed, and Mr Pugh seconded, That Mr Shaw, Mr CAwley, Dr Fuller, MrXerry, Mr Humphreys, Salop-road; Mr White, Mr Whitfield, and Mr J. Williams, be the building committee, to assist the vicar and churchwardens to carry out the proposed alterations, and that the vicar be requested to act as the secretary." OPENING OF THE NEW ORGAN.-fhe anniversary services of the re-opening of St. Oswald's Church commenced on Tuesday with a semi-choral celebration of the Holy Communion at eight o'clock in the morning. The service was well attended, a goodly number of those who were confirmed the previous day being amongst the communicants. The service commenced with hymn No. 311 from the new edition of Hvmns Ancient and Modern..The responses after the commandments were sung to Handel in G, the Nicene Creed and Sanctaa being sung to Marbeck's arrangement, the Sentences to Turpin, and the Gloria to the setting by John Hopkins. The Epistle for the day was read by the Archdeacon of Montgomery and the Gospel by the Dean of Man- chester, the Bishop of Lichfield- being the celebrant. Mattins was appointed for a quarter-past eleven. The clergy and choristers with some of the boys from the Grammar School choir assembled in the vestry where they robed, and marched round the church to the south door with the Bishop of Lichfield and the Dean of Manchester in the rear. On the procession arriving at the south door the processional hymn, Saviour, blessed Saviour," was sung by the choir in marching to their seats in the chancel. The service was fully choral, and was sung by the Rev R. B. Dowling, curate of Whitting- ton. The Confession was sung to the Ely use and the preces and responses to Tallis's arrangement. The Venite was sung to Henley's double chant in E flat, and the psalms for the day to Hopkins in B flat and Hayes in F. The Te Deum was sung to a chant service by F. Ilffe. The first lesson was read by the Rev Lingen Burton, of Shrewsbury. The Jubilate was sung to Ouselay in A, and the second lesson was read by the Dean of Manchester. Before the anthem the lovelv song Lord God of Abraham," from the Elijah" of Mendelssohn was sung by Mr Glave, the introduction being admirably played by Mr Gaffe, who also succeeded in bringing out the soft stops of the organ in his accompaniment of the song, and indeed throughout the service proved himself a ma?ter of the instrument. The anthem was Rejoice in the Lord," by Sir G. Elvey. The sermon was preached by the Bight Rev the Bishop of Lichfield, who took for his text the latter part of the 8th verse of the 4th chapter of the book of Revelations, They reet not day and night saying, holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. During the singing of the hymns Jerusaien the golden" and For thee, 0 dear, dear country," the offertory was collected. Hymn 223 was sung as a recessional, the hymn being ended as the choir reached the south door. Mr Gaffe then played the Hallelujah Chorus" on the organ as the congregation left the church. The organ is a nne instrument of three manuals-great, swell, and choir, with pedal organ-and was built by Messrs Hill, of London, and, as will be seen from the description below, is worthy of the Church of St. Oswald. The tone, in its present somewhat unfinished state, is both round and pure, the diapasons being especially good ° r 0 'J?6 0rgan (CC to G) contains—1, Bourdon, 1G feet; Open Diapason, 8 feet; 3, Gamba, 8ft.; 4, Stopped Diapa- son. btt.; 5, Principal, 4ft.; I;, Twelfth, 3ft.; 7, Fifteenth, 2ft: if. Mixture (3 ranks); 9, Trumpet, 8ft. Pedal Organ—Open Diapason Wood, 16 feet; Bourdon, It feet. The Swell Organ contains—1, Bourdon, 16 feet; 2, Open Diapason, 8tt. S^alcioua;, 8ft; 4, Holil flute, 8ft; 5, Princi- pal, 4ft; 6, Fifteenth, 2ft; 7, Trumpet, 8ft; 8, Oboe, 8ft; 9. Vox Angelica, 8ft. The Choir Organ contains—1. Open Diapason, lift; 2, Duiciana, 8ft; 3, (redact, Hit; 4, Principal, 4ft: 5, Suabe Flute 4ft; 6, Ciariouet, 8tt; i, Piccolo, 2ft. Couplr-l, Swell to Great; 1,. S .ven to Pedal; 3, Swell to Choir; .1, Great to Pedal; 5. Choir to Pedai. o Composition Pedals on Great; 2 ditto on swelL Evensong was announced foe. half-past seven, and the choir and clergy met in the vestry, and proceeded from there down the south aisle of the church and up the centre aisle to the chancel, singing the same processional as in the morning. The service was partly choral. the pntyers being said by the Rev E. J. Rees. The Psalms were chanted. The first lesson was read by the Rev 0. M. Fielden, rector of Frankton, and the second lesson by the Venerable Archdeacon Ffoulkes. The Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis were sung to Bennett's portly unison service in A. The anthem was the same as in the morn- ing, and the hymn before the sermon (i Come unto me ye weary." An earnest and practical sermon was delivered by the Dean of Manchester, who took his text from the ninety-third PEalm, and p:trt of the sixth verse, Holi- ness becometh thine house for ever." During the collec- tion of the offertory, the hymn Pleasant are Thy courts above," was sung. The vicar having given the benedic- tion, the choir commenced the recessional hvmn. Mr Gaffe played the overture to "Samson" whilst the people left the church. The services of the day were very bright and cheerful, and Mr Gaffe is to be con- gratulated on the great improvement visible in the choir since the opening services of last year. There was a fair congregation at the morning service, and at uight tha church was well fi Ted. The offertories during the day amounted to XGS 16s lltd., £33 2s 7d being collected in 2 the morning, and £15 14s 4 £ d in the evening. The services on Wednesday were at 11 a.m and 7 p.m., and were intended as thanksgiving services for the ingather- ing of the harvest. The Venerable the Archdeacon of Montgomery was the preacher at the evening service. The offertory was devoted to the Convalescent Hospital at Rhyl. On Sunday (to-morrow) the Bishop of Rochester will preach at the mormng and evening service, when the offertory will be devoted to the Oswestry and Ellesmere Cottage Hospital.
CHIRK, SHOCKING ACCIDENT ON THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. An inquest was held on Tuesday, at the Royal Oak Inn, Black Park, on the body of Amos Williams, collier, who was found fearfully mangled on the Great Western rails on Sunday. David Williams said Deceased was my son. On Saturday night last he told me he was going to the Cefn to buy a new hat. I advised him to stop till Monday, but he replied, "I will go to-night by the seven train and return by the nine train." He went off and I did not see him again until I saw his remains. He was sober young man, and beloved by all. Thomas Walker, collier, said I live at Rhosyinedre. I knew deceased. I got up at half-past four on Sunday Morning to get water cresses at Castle Mills. To save time I went along the Great Western Railway, and when getting over the viaduct I noticed something" on the line. On going to it I found it was a man. I saw that he was much cut and mangled. I thought to run back to Cefn sta- tion and inform the stationmaster, but I turned back and pulled the remains off the metals. I did not know who it was, 1 went to Cefn station and aroused the station- master, Andrew Taylor. I told him what I had seen. He said, "Go and tell the pointsman while I dress myself." I did so, and then Andrew Taylor accompanied me, and with the assistance of others we removed the body te where it now lies. I always considered the deceased a sober man. The Coroner, Mr Thelwall, cross-examined this witness as to the cause of his being trespassing on the Great Western Railway at that time in the morning. Mr Brooker, Inspector of the Great Western line, also cau- tioned the witness as to his being on the Great Western lines, and as to his future conduct with regard to the Great^Western Company's premises. Andrew Taylor, stationmaster at Cefu, said I was called by the last witness who told me of the accident. I at once got up and went to the spot where the body lies. The deceased lay on his back- and was very much cut about. I did not know him. The jury returned a verdict, That deceased was tres- passing on the line and found dead, but how he came there, there is no evidence to show." It may be mentioned that on behalf of the Great Western Company, Inspector Brooker stated that the most severe measures would be taken against all tres- passers on the line.
CARNARVON. PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.—Mr Lewis Lewis, the mayor of Carnarvon, at the time of his election to the mayoralty, offered a subscriptiion of X500 towards the establishment of a high-class girls' school at Carnar- von. That scheme fell through from want of support, and was taken up by Dolgelley. Mr Lewis thereon generously offered to give the £ 500 towards some prac- tical scheme for benefiting the town, inviting suggestions from the inhabitants as to the proper disposal of the fund. A numerously attended meeting of the towns- people was held at the Guildhall, on Friday week, for the purpose of eliciting public opinion as to the charac- ter of the scheme. Various suggestions were offered, Alderman James Rees proposing the foundation of a cottage hospital, and other gentlemen that the money should be devoted to the establishment of a reading- room and institute to the formation of a bathing place, or founding a local scholarship at the University College of Wales. Eveutually a proposal of Sir Llewellyn Turner, that the mayor's gift should be applied towards the foundation of a girl's industrial school, on the plan of that established by the Hon. Mrs Stanley at Holyhead, met with general favour, and was adopted upon the understanding that the .£500 was to be exclusively ex* pended upon the building.
LLANGOLLEN. POPULAR ENTERTAINMENTS.—It is intended to hold a series of popular entertainments in the Assembly Room dunng the winter season. We are glad to find that an active working committee has been elected, and that Major Tottenham has kindly consented to preside at the first meeting on the 21st inst. HARVEST HOME FESTIVALS.—This year the inhabi- tants of Llangollen celebrated their annual festival in a most united and agreeable manner, the varioua denominations having arranged that the services should be held simultaneously. At noon on Wednesday, all places of business were closed, and at two o'clock a united service was held in the Castle-street Baptist Chapel, when a very large congregation was present. In the evening the Calvinistic Methodists and Baptists held services in their respective place of worship, while the Independents and Wesleyans were joined together in the chapel of the latter body. The first service, in connection with the Church, was held in St. John's Chapel, on Tuesday evening, at seven o'clock, when a Welsh sermon was delivered by the Rev. D. Williams, B.D., rector of Llandyrnog, Denbigh. On Wednesday, the services of the day commenced with tho early celebration of Holy Communion, at 8 a.m. At 10.30 an English service was held in the Parish Church the sermon being delivered by the Rev. D. R. Jones* B.A., of the Lodge, Chirk. At three p.m. there was a litany service, and address to children, which was fol- lowed by a tea festival to all the day and Sunday scholars in the National school. At 7 p.m., an English service was held m the Parish Church, and in St. John's Church, the Rev C. F. Jones, B.A., Ruabon, and the Rev D. R. Jones, the Lodge, being the preachers respectively. Services were also held on Thursday and Friday evenings at St. David's Chapel, Fron Cysyllte, and St. Mary's Chapel, Eglwyseg. The collection, made at all these services will be devoted to the cause of Foreign Missions.
RHUDDLAN. REVISION COURT.—Mr Foulkes held his court here on Wednesday morning, and revised the lists for Rhuddlan Pengwern, Bodelwyddan, and Faenol. Mr Partington appeared for the Conservatives. One new lodger vote was substantiated by the Conservatives, but the other changes in the lists ware unimportant, the work not lasting many minutes, and being of no interest.
RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. THANKSGIVING SERVICES. The congregation of Capel Mawr, Rhos, held thanksgiving services on Mon- day, at 2 and 7 p.m. The English Presbyterians were engaged in the same duty on the same evening. The Rev W. Foulkes delivered an impressive address from Acts xiv. ch. 17 ver., and prayers were offered by vari- ous persons. On Tuesday, the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists at Ponkey held a meeting for thanksgiving. THE RESULT OF DRINKING TOO FREELY.—On Satur- day night as Mr Thomas Valentine, one of the engine drivers in the employ of the BrynyrOwen Colliery Company was going to work, as he neared the works, he heard most pitiful groaning; and following the direc- tion of the sound, found a man, named Edward Edwards, tailor, of the Ponkey, in one of the coke ovens, severely burnt. All his clothes were reduced to ashes except his flannel waistcoat and stockings, and his back and other parts of his body were deeply scorched. It appears that the man was returning home, but, owing to the drink which he had previously taken, went to lie down in the oven where he soon fell asleep, and some matches that were in his pockets ignited, the effect mentioned was produced. He continues in a painful condition, and it is feared he will long have to suffer from his folly.
Bistort ilctos. COUNTY FINANCIAL BOARDS. —At the annual meeting of the Shrcpohire Cham h., (,[ Aricnt QïéJ at Shrews- bury, on Tuesday, a resoluKon was adopted in favour of county financial board8, to consist of an equal number of ratepayers and magistrates, and advocating the revision of the present basis of the county rating by such boards. UNION OF TTACHRRS—A'r rp. E. Heller, secretary of the National Union of E" rnetrary Teachers, and a member of the London School Board, has been addressing meetings at Swansea and Aberavou. showing the origin of the association, explaining its work. pointing to its present position, and giviug an outline of its future sphere of usefulness. CONFIRMATION AT LLANRHAIADB,—On Friday, Oct. 8, the Lord Bishop of St A- »t h, performed the riro ri con- firmation in LIanrhai fh- Par:h Church upon 27 persons. The Revs. W. Williams, rear, and Dr Morgan read the lessons, &c. Toe Revs Thos. Jones, Llanddogt, and D. Evans, Bah, were presen*. Tha church was well attended. His lordship was at rjnyb: rufawr in the after: oon of the day, performing the arre rile. SALE OF THE PWLLVCROCIION ESTATE.—On Tuesday Messrs De*v and Son. Bangor and Rhyl, commenced the sale of the well-known Pwilycrochon estate, siruate near Colwyn Bay. Thrre was a large attendance of buyers. Five small h's were sold to the raJway company and the Cohvyn Bay Hotel Company. The rest of the estate, inclusive of the hotel, was purchased in one lot by a Manc.Wier syndicate for .£bí,500; the sale, which was expected to iast over three days, being thus eoncludod on the fir; day. Coaarrsxoxs.—Mifin-. — 1st Royal Cheshire: C. H. White, Esq., late Captain and adjutant, to be mnjor (supernumerary) the services of Sub-Lieut. Hamilton are dispensed with. Rjyal Denbigh: Captain and Adjutant J. B. Barker resigns his commission and is placed on a retired allowance.—Volunteers.—1st Anglesey (Artillery).—Sub-Lieutenant S. R. Dew resigns his commission; Acting Assistant Surgeon 0. Williams, and Honorary Chaplain the Rev. 0. W. Jones, B.A., resign their appointments. HARVEST THANKSGIVING AT THE LODGE.—Last week, harvest thanksgiving services were held at the Lodge. At the morning service the Rev Canon Howell Evans, vicar of Oswestry, preached. In the afternoon, the annual harvest tea took place in a room, lent by Mr Edwards, Green Bank. Some 250 sat, down to a most bountiful supply of tea, buns, cakes, &c. The evening service commenced at seven o'clock, when the prayers were read by the Rev D. R. Jones, vicar, and an appropriate sermon wns delivered to a crowded and attentive con- gregation by the Rev D. Edward. vicar of Berse. The singing, under the conducrorship of Mr Hall, was every- thing that could be desired, while Master Willie Hall most ably presided at the harmonium. The collections, which amounted to .£5 1Gs 10d, were given to the National school. The decorations this year were of a specially ornate and elegant character. CAPTAIN WEBB AT HOME.—On Tuesday evening, a public dinner took place at Dawley (Shropshire), to celebrate the return homo of Captain Webb. The chair was filled by C. B. H. Soane, Esq., who, in a highly eulogistic speech, proposed the health of the captain, and said the feat he had performed would be recorded in future histories of he events of the pountry. The toast was drunk with the utmost enthusiasm and Capt. Webb, in response, said he believed that, although Shropshire had produced men who had hitherto distin- guished themselves, it was as capable of producing as great jnen now as ever it was. He advocated the teaching of every child in the country to swim. Latin and Greek were all very well, but Latin and Greek would Hot save a youth or a man from drowning, and, the art of swimming would prevent no one learning Latin or Greek. In conclusion, Captain Webb pre- sented his young friend Baker, who accompanied him across the Channel, with a handsome watch. Baker and Ward were among the guests present. A SHEEP DOG FROM BALA IN NEW ZEALAND.—A writer in the Field, referring to a sheep dog named Sam, says :—" He was bought by my son at the Bala trials last year, and taken to Canterbury, New Zealand. My son never writes without having something to say about Sam. In a letter dated Sherwood Downs, Timaru, he writes I must not forget to tell you that Sam is looking well, and gives great satisfaction— works better than ever for me. Sheepdogs, however good they may have been at home, very often don't work as well out here. even for the same masters, but Sam is an exception to the rule; all the shepherds about think a great deal of him." I thmk his old master would like to see this, and I more particularly wish to; publish it because, after my son's departure, I was told that Sam had been sold and returned three or four times the year before because ho could not be got to work for a new master. He certainly did not change masters very graciously at first, but my son liked him all the better for it. There are already young Sammies run- ning about at the antipodes, and they follow Sam in colour, though the mother is sandy and red and white. —W. SURTEKS RAINE (Spreacombe, Barnstaple, N. Devon, Oct. 5th, 1875.") II FATAL ACCIDENT TO LIEUTENANT MORGAN, OF BRONGWYN HALL.—OA Wednesday evening week a terrible accident occurred at Little Penylan, near Meifod, which resulted in the death of Lieutenant Morgan, of the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry. It seems that on the evening in question Lieut. Morgan, accompanied by Lieut. Wynn (son of Major Wynn, Coed-y-maen), and Lieut. Apperley, were driving from Welshpool to Major Wynn's. At Little Penylan there is a sharp curve in the road, and in attempting to turn this the dog-cart ran over a heap of stones and was upset. The occupants were pitched into the roadway, and Lieut. Morgan was instantaneously killed. Lieut. Wynn escaped with a bruised knee, and Lieut. Apperley with a severe shaking. It appears that the lamps were in good Condition when starting, but after a short distance had been traversed they became defective, and ultimately went out. The accident caused great consternation. The party were proceeding to Major Wynn's for the purpose of attending a ball. They started from the Oak Hotel, Welshpool, between nine and ten o'clock in a two wheeled dog-cart, Lieut. Morgan driving, and all went well until near Penylan, Meifod. The vehicle was thrown over, the deceased being undermost. Just at the same time Mr Trevor, of Penylan, and Mr P. A. Beck, Guilaneld.wers emerging from the residence of the former, and were in time to render all aid in their power. They extricated deceased, but he was lifeless. Lieut. Apperley and Lieut. Wynn were the two other officers in the trap at the time, and the latter has deceived some injuries. The deceased was conveyed to the Lion Hotel, Meifod, where the inquest was held on the Thursday evening, before W. A. Pugh, Esq.. coroner. Col. Sir W. W. Wynn, M.P., Major C. W. W. Wynn, M.P., and other officers were present. The jury after after a brief consul- tation returned a verdict of "Accidental death," and commented strongly upon the dangerous way in which stones were often placed upon the roads. The body of the deceased was removed after the inquest to Brongwyn, and the funeral took place on Thursday. The Colonel (Sir Watkin) attended it, with most of the officers, and two troops of the yeomanry.
DENBIGH. THE ELECTION.—Up to Wednesday no nominations had been made for the vacancies occurring in the Town Council. EARLY CLOSING.—The watchmakers, jewellers, &c., have joined the ironmongers and drapers in closing their shops at seven o'clock. If the grocers would follow this example they would confer a boon on their assistants, and in the end be no losers. REVISION or THE BDRGESS LIST.—Public notice was previously given that, according to the terms of the Municipal Reform Act, the mayor and assessors would yesterday (Friday) attend at the Town Hall, at noon, for the revision of the list of burgesses for the borough of Denbigh. WESLETAN.—At the financial district meeting at Llan- dndno, there was granted from the contingent fund for I assistmg circuits not self-supporting the sum of £12 to the Denbigh circuit, and also £12 to Ruthin circuit. Councillor J. Harrison Jones, Denbigh, as treasurer of one of the departments, was present among the dele- gates. MR JAMES SAUVAGE, for whose benefit a concert is to be given next week, has entered the Royal Academy of Music, and has been so fortunate as to secure the tuition of Signor Randegger, the eminent Italian master. The Signor has of late declined additional pupils, but the high estimation he formed of MrSauvage's powers, after having heard him, induced him to alter his resolution. Under such tuition, there cannot fail to be a bright future before Mr Sauvage. CONFIRMATION.—The Bishop of St. Asaph has decided to hold a confirmation service in St. David's Church on Thursday next, the 22nd inst. We believe there will be a large number of candidates from the town and neigh- bourhood. The clergy have taken advantage of the occasion, and arranged to hold the annual harvest thanks- giving services; The Bishop will, of course, preach in the morning, "and two other excellent preachers are expected for afternoon (in English) and evening fin Welsh). PRIzE Cup.-There is now on view at the establish- ment of Mr Henry Joyce, jeweller, Vale-street, Denbigh, the handsome silver goblet awarded by the Crystal Palace Company to Capt. Birch, of Maes Elwy, for the celebrated harriers belonging to the pack of which he is master, and which were exhibited for competition a short time ago. The cup is of elegant design, beautifully chased, and bears an inscription stating why given, to whom, and who by. It has been inspected and admired by a large number of persons. ELECTION ADDRESSES.—Mr W. Morris is the first candidate in the field with his address; he having for- warded a printed post card containing it to the rate- payers. The following paragraph certainly shows that the candidate considers that the electors are in duty bound to re-elect him. It reads :—" Pardon me for stating that I have been successful in accomplishing at least some good in and out of the Council Chamber in behalf of the ratepayers. I therefore feel pursuaded that it is my duty again respectfully to solicit a renewal of the confidence reposed in me three years ago by re-electing me one of the above body. POOR RATE.—The overseers of the parish have given notice that a poor rate, of Is 4d in the pound, has been levied and was duly signed by the borough magistrates' on the 6th of October. SIGS OF WINTER.—The weaHier that prevailed in Denbigh and the district from Saturday to Wednesday I was such as to convince everybody that they had bid I good bye to summer. On Saturday afternoon and evening several hail storms occurred, followed by sleet and rain, m the midst of which a few flashes of lightning were observe ble. and thera were peals ot thunder. A considerable quantity of bail and run fell during the next days, accompanied by a bitrerly cold east wind that out of-door work anything but pleasant. MONTHLY FAIR.—The monthly f ur was held on Tues- day. Considering the restrictions placed upon the removal of cattle, in consequence of the foot-and-mouth disease, the stock offered for sale was larger than could have been expected. We believe that no cattle were brought into town that could be taken exception to by the inspectors, who were very energetic in carrying out their instructions as to the examination of all animals. The stock shown was generally of god quality, but very little business was done. This was due to the difficulty and risk of removing cattle, and also to the fact that the miserably wet weather thinned the attendance of buyers. Some splendid horses were on sale, and prices were such as to limit the amount of business done. APPOINTMENT OF BOROCGH COLLECTOR.—On Satur- day, the members of the finance Committee, with Alder- man Gee, and Councillors John D ivies and T. Fonlkes, met to prepare the estimates for the district, in which land is to be rated at one-fourth the amount of house property, fn accordance with the term's of the late order of the Local Government Board. In the discussion on the whole subject it was foiled that it would be more lb have a paid collector of tho corporation who would collect all monies, instead of con-inning the present system of having it done on commission by the three assistant overseers whose districts are included in the borough. It has been decided to appoint a collector at an annual salary of £40, whose duty it shall be to pre- pare all rates and assessments to be made by the Town Council, collect and pay the same to the treasurer, and all other monies due to the corporation. It was agreed that a special meeting of the council should be called for Monday next at which the appointment will be made; and candidates are to apply on or before this day (Satur- day), and must be prepared to enter into a bond for the dae performance of the duties. The council will also on Monday sign the various rates, and discuss other matters of interest adjourned from the monthly meeting.
BOROUGH POLICE COURT. FKIDAT.—Before the Mayor (J. Parry-Jones, Esq.), and Captain R. Lloyd Williams. POACHING: ELEVENTH CONVICTION.—Robert Jones, Denbigh, was charged by Sergeant Lewis with commg from land in the direction of Plas Chambers, having at the tune 15 rabbits in his possession and having come by tne same in an unlawful manner on the 30th of Septem- her. Defendant admitted the offence. He had been convicted eleven times previously for poaching, and been in gaol six mouths for the same offence. Fined £1 10s, or two months' imprisonment.—John Pierce, Denbigh, was also charged with being with the above defendant, at the same time and place. He did not appear but it seemed he had bepn seen in town after the service of the summons. A warrant was therefore issued for his appre- hension. SURETIES OF THE PEACE.—Mrs Berker summoned John Edgar, fish and game dealer, Denbigh, to find sureties of the peace. Complainant deposed that a week > previously defendant came to her husband's house, kicked the door, and wanted her husband to go out to fight. She ordered him away, when he called her names too vile to be pubhshed, and offered to strike her; but her husband went out and gave him a few slaps.—Defendant denied having used the words attributed to him, and said he was a litte in drink, and if complainant's husband had not first of all fallen out with him it would not have happened.—Defendant was bound over to keep th3 peace for twelve months himself in the sum of £20 and one surety (Mr Jones, Farmer's Inn) in a similar sum. A QUEER OLD MAN AND HIS HORSES.—Police-con- stable Wm. Evans charged John Prydderch, a peculiar looking, talkative old fellow, whose head was bound up in a huge handkerchief, with allowing his horse to stray- on the highway between Trefnant and Denbigh. The offence was proved and Snperintendent Tudge said the defendant had been warned on many occasions. The magistrates seemed to know that the old man was guilty of constantly turning his horse and cow on to the road- sides. After the old man had spent considerable time in impressing on ,the bench yn Cymratg the fact of his innocence, he was told he must pay 5s and costs. De- fenaant (m Welsh) Oh dear, cannot you make it a little less ? (laughter). He was assured that that was the lowest sum necessary to save him from further trouble, and he then dryly proceeded to finger out the as fine; but when the clerk told him there was the costs besides, the old man's amazement was great, and he appealed first to the clerk and then the mayor "to ease the costs a bit." After a long parley on this point, the money was paid, and the old man left the court feeling that he had beea charged rather a high price for his horse's feed. WEDNESDAY.—Before Dr. Evan Pierce, and Capt. R. Lloyd Williams. "JACK THE CRIER" IN TROUBLE AGAIN.—John Jones, Swallow's Entry, Vale-street Denbigh, "Jack the Crier," a well known character who has often figured in the police court, was brought up on a warrant, charged with being uulawfully in search of game. Mr Bolt, gamekeeper to Colonel Humberstone, proved that defendant was, on the 24th September, on a field in the occupation of Mr J. W. Lloyd, Brookhouse, and searching a bank in which there were a lot of rabbit holes. He appeared to be watching for ferrits to come from the hole. Crept up to where defendant was and saw him in company with Edwin Jones watching for the rabbit burrows. He caught Edwin Jones, but missed the prisoner. Found two rabbits and five rabbit nets near the burrows the nets beiug on the holes. During this time the prisoner bolted. In reply to de- fendant, he said defendant was a mile off the river and there was no footpath in the field.—Colonel Humberston corroborated the keeper's evidence and proved that defendant ran away down the side of the hedge like a hare and through a hole in the hedge.—The police proved that defendant had been before the Ruthin and Denbigh magistrates 25 times.—Dr. Pierce complimented the keeper on the way he had given his evidence, and said the bench agreed to fine Jones 30s and costs.— Prisoner: I'm 65 years old, and I can't pajr for a fortnight.—Dr. Pierce: IOh, this is a ready money shop, this (laughter). In default, go to gaol for one month.
COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Before W. D. W. Griffiths, Esq., Liaut- Colonel Humberston, P. H. Chambres, and Meilir Owen, Esqrs. ALLEGED ASSAULT ON AN OLD MAN.—Robert Foulkes, Henllan, 83 years old, who was so infirm that he had to be accommodated with a seat, charged Richard Jones, a neighbour, with assaulting him on the 6th inst. Complainant took his cows to water in the morning to a pool opposite the defendant's house, when some stones were thrown at him. On "remonstrating with defendant the latter fetched a bowl from his house and threw water over him. Complainant's daughter gave evidence as to the complainant being in a very wet and distressed condition.—Defendant made a long rambling statement to prove that complainant had done his utmost to provoke him and attempted to strike him with a. stick.—The bench said it was an aggravated assault on a decrepit old man, and defendant had rendered himself liable to a fine of .£5 and imprisonment, but they thought the case would be met by binding him over to keep the peace in the sum of .£10 for twelve months, and pay the costs, lis. Order made accordingly.—Defendant sitting down said determinedly, ''Then I'll go to gaol, for I can't pay the costs." The bench told defendant he must pay or go to gaol until he did so.—The money was eventually paid. DRDNK AND DISORDERLY.—Henry Lioyd, Llanfair, Llansannan, charged by P.C. Owen Jones with being drunk and riotous on the highway of the village on the night of September 29 th, was fined 5s and costs.
