Wrexham Guardian

DENBIGH. RBTNARTS IN QUEER QUARTERS.—The fox is generally considered a sly customer and not often caught napping, but on Saturday evenmg Reynard was caught in a queer place. As the pointsman was crossing the line he •bserved something near the line and found that a fine cab had been caught by the train that had just passed aDd Bearly killed. The pointsman put an end to the poor animal's sufferings and took possession of him. The hounds had met at Henl an that day and no doubt they had chased Reynard or he had taken fright and travelled off to the spot where he was killed in a more dignifed manner than by his mortal enemies—the dogs. DBPAETURK OF THE REV R. B JONES.—On Sun- day last, the Rev R. B. Jones preached farewell sermona at St. Mary's Chnrch, morning and evening, in English aad Welsh, prior to his leaving the parish this week for Bala. The rev gentleman, in discoursing upon 2 Corinthians, 13th c., 11 and 14 veraea, exhorted his bearers to become perfect, and attain that unity recommended in the text. He referred to his work in the parish, and said during Jais air year's residence he had endeavoured to avoid putting a stumbling block in the way of any parishioner, either by his life or the preaching of doubtful or false doctrine- He deeply regretted his departure, and it was indeed very painfnl for him to bid them good bye." There were large congregations, and many of the hearers were visibly affeoted. Mr Jones himself being much moved. SMITHEIHLD 08 SO SMTTHJTHLD.—This subject was diseaseed in a most spirited manner, for upwards of two houra at the fortnightly debating class atl the Constitu- tional Beading Rooms. There was a large attendance, Mr P. Lewis Roberts being in the chair. Mr Charles CottcM opened the debate by an address setting forth that a Smithfield was necessary on the grounds of con- venienoe; as a sanitary improvement; as a means of developing the trade of the town, keeping pace with ether towns, and improving the fairs; and that it would be a souree of profit and therefore relieve the rates. Mr Denman opposed a Smithfield on the ground that it woold damage the fairs, being an injustice to vested interests in a particular part of the town, and that it would be a financial failure and a borden to the rates. He gave statistics to show that Smithfields were very expensive erections, and that they were generally damaging to the towns, whilst in a large proportion of no Smithfields were in existence. The discussion was continued against the Smithfield bv Councillor W. Morris, Messrs Thomas Morris, T. Wood, and John Baker ■ and in favour by Messrs H. Read, Owen Williaim, and J. A; Yorke. The meeting were about equally divided in their views of the subject.—The next discussion was fixed for Monday week on Womea's right* to the Parliamentary franchise," Mr Cottom taking the affirmative and Mr Read the negative view of the question. The members seem by their attendance to appreciate meeting, and it is hoped others will be DENBIGH NOTES.—In consequence of the crowded state of our columns, we a.re compelled to hold over our Gossiping Friend's notes. They will, however, appear next week. CONCERT AT BODFARI.—A grand concert is to be given in the schoolroom, Bodfari, on Friday evening, by the lay clerks of St. Asaph Cathedral, under the patronage of the Rev T. L1. Brown, rector Captain P, P. Pennant. and CipFain Mesham. The music will be under the direction of the Rev W. Morton, St. Asaph Cathedral. CFIORCH ASSOCIATION MEETING.— The half-yearly meeting of the Church Association for the deaneries of St. Asaph, Denbigh, and Dvffryn Clwvd took place in the Coonnl Chamber, on Friday last, under the pre- sidency of the Rev E. Smut, rural dean (in the absence of Captain P. P. Pennant). There were present the Very Rev the Dean of St. Asaph, Canon Morgan, Rhvl; the Rev E. Smart. M.A., Denbigh; the Rev W. Hicks Owen, Rev D. R. Thomas, Cefn; Rev C. H. Davies. Derwen Rev L. Lewis, Nantglyn Rev John Sturkey, St. Asaph; Rev D. Hughes, Caerwys; Mr J. R. Heiton,Plas Heaton; Dr E. Tumour. hon. sec., Rev A. L. Lewis, curnte of Denbigh Rev J. Jones. Bodfari; Rev T. W. Vaughan, Denbigh Rev T. Williams, rector of St. George; Rev L. Wilhms, Pdon: Captain I R. Lloyd W lliams, Mr T. Gold Edwards.—Apologies for non-attendance were read from the president, and the Rev J. Jones, of Llanrbaiadr. The meeting was opened by prayers offered by the rector of t he parish, after which the minures of the last weeting were read by the hon. sec. The first business was the cotisideraiion of a letter from Mr Trevor Parkins in reference to the proposed archidiaconal or diocesan conference, and asking that a committee might be appointed to confer with the re- presentatives of the other associations as to the necessary arrangements. Considerable con- versation of a desultory character took place as to whether a diocesan conference would not be advisable. Some thought it would be impossible to get a good diocesan conference as the diocese was so neculiarly situated that no central place of meeting could be fixed upon that would be convenient for all parties except Chester, which would not do, as IT was out of the diocese. It was also thought the Churchpeople in Montgomery archdeaconry could not attend AT any place but in that district, There seemed a feeling that it would be better to have an archidiaconal one, and if that was successful, then huve a diocesan conference presided over by t e Bishop.—The Dean was strongly in favour of a diocesan conference if, after consulting the Bishop and the principal laymen in the diocese, it was found likely to be a success.—Eventually the following were elected a committee to confer with the other associations on the subject: The Dean, Canon Morgan, the Rev E. Smart, rural dean; the Rev D. R. Thomas. Cefn; Cant. Pennant, Dr Tufnour, Mr J. R. Heaton, and Captain R. Lloyd Williams; and a resolution was passed that the meeting approved of a diocesan conference, if after con- sultation with the Bishop and princioal laity it were found practicable.—Canon Morgan introduced a discus- sion about Sunday schools, fmd the necessity of organising a union that would promote uniformity of teaching and the success of the work done.—The Chairman said already such an institution was in existence in that dis- trict, and gave an account of the work being done by the school union and the excellent meetings held.—The Rev W. Hicks Owen, thought the clergyman that could not manago his school without the aid of the examiner from the London School Union was unfit for his position.— Canon Morgan thought if a unhn was formed the gentlemen from the Sunday School Union could make a series of visits to the different towns.—It was suggested that it should form one of the subjects for the forth- coming conference, and the matter dropped.—Dr Tumour thought that the associations would be benefited if the meetings were he;d quarterly as they nø(1 to be. He thought the interest had greatly lessened since the meetings were held half-yearly, for now he did not re- ceive Hotice of any subjects for discussion, whilst formerly very important questions were considered.—Mr thought that WAS due to the association having done most of the work for which it was formed, and not from any lack of interest. He opposed quarterly meet- ing".—IT seems that spec'al meetings could be cil'ed only by 25 members requesting it.—It was mentioned that the division of Abergele parish taken up by that associa- tion was being carried out by the Bishop, and that, no doubt what they had done in reference to Llanrhaiadr wouid bear fruit a1 soon as the living became vacant.— The meeting closed without any decision being come to as to the alterations in the meetings, a vote of thanks being passed to the rector for presiding.

FAREWELL TO THE REV R. B. JONES. On Tuesday evening a meeting and musical enter. tainment of a most successful description took place in the National Schoolroom, for the joint purpose of taking leave of the Rev R. B. Jones, on his departure for the Rectory of Bala, and for the purpose of distributing the prizes to the successful competitors in the week day Bible class. The chair was taken by the Rector (the Rev E. Smart), and the room was crowded by all classes of the parishioners. The Rector, in opening the meeting, alluded to the facts of the Bible class havin? been conducted by Mr Jones and Mr Vaughan, and said it was thought it would stimulate the members if piia »s were offered for an examination in the history of the Church in the first century; the result being that nil passed an excellent examination, and some nine found worthy of prizes. They had asked the parishioners to come together to witness the distribution of the prizes, which were not given as a reward for attendance but for their proficiency in study. Thoy had blended a little amusement with it, and they "thanked those ladies and gentlemen, who had so kindly come forward to give them the benefit of their musical talent. He thanked tbe parishioners, who, by their presence, gave their approbation to the work of the Bible class. He 'hen dwelt upon the good effected by the Bible classes, which taught young people the value of the Divine truth, and prevented them falling into bad habits. He shoald like to see week night classes adopted for the young, to whom the Bible might be taught by many of those present if they would only volunteer their servies for the work, and be trusted they would do so. He thanked those who, by their pecuniary support in taking tickets for that meeting, had assisted in the purchase of the prizes, and remarked in the day school there is now very little time for teaching the precepts of the Bible, and they must supplement the work of the day school by teaching at night, so that whilst the yomg people were taught the three R's" they would not be left ignorant of their higher interests, for they all had immortal spirits born for eternity, and whose aim and objects should be higher than those of this world. They should get a true knowledge of the Word of God, which supported the immortal spirit, which taught man the way of Salvation, and the way to lead a Christian llif. The proceedings then commenced as follow :—The choir gave, "0, who will o'er the downs so free," with harmonium accompaniment; pianoforte duet, Miss Smart (The Rectory), and John Hopkins. Esq. (Bryabella), very brilliantly performed; glee, "Farewell to the Forest, the Misses Roberts (Cae Die), Mr J. Lloyd Roberts, and Mr Yates, well sung; song, "Tell me my hea.rt," Miss Robinson, which gave great delight to the audience, and was rapturously encored; glee, All among the barley," the choir, was capitally rendered; song. The village blacksmith," Mr Yates; glee, "The Forester." the choir, well executed; pianoforte selection, a most brilliant and beautiful performance; by Mr Hopkinson trio, "Way Fly," Dr Lloyd Roberts and the Misses Roberts, which was encored, and for which they sub- stituted, Hash thee, my baby;" pianoforte duet, by the Miss Gold Edwards, this really splendid performance was rapturously encored, and followed by another brilliant execution of the same choice mnsic; song, Over the rolling sea, Mr J. Lloyd Roberts, which was encored; the duet, Leo's Forettes," by the Misses Roberts, which gave much delight, brought the per- formance to a close. During the evening the rector delivered the prizes which had been obtained by those members of the Bible class, who were successful in the two examina- tions held; they were Miss Elizabeth Ann Jcvce, to whom as the principal prize was awarded, Canon How's commentary on the New Testament," the gift of Mr G. J. Morgan, to whom the rector paid a high compliment for his kindness. Other prizes, handsomely bound, useful books, were given to Miss Edith Minshuil (Crown-square), Miss Mary Williams (Castle-terrace), Miss Ashford (High.street), Miss Sarah Ann Weston, Messrs Thomas Ashton, Robert Wood, David Jones, and William Jones. To each the rector made a few suitable remarks. At the close Mr Richard Williams proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies and gentlemen that bad given their services, and said he had never spent a more pleasant evening of that kind. Referring to the distribution of prizes, he said that school was the scene of the late rector' antiring labours, and he was gratified to find that their worthy friend (the new rector) should find that evening so warm and earnest a meeting on so interesting an occasion. That was the first time be had seen him in his position as rector of the parish, and therefore be begged to express the gratification with which he saw him there (applause). The Bishop had exercised great judgment in sending Mr Smart to that parish, and before long they should appreciate him as much as they did their late reverend rector gone to his reward. Mr Gold-Edwards, in seconding the motion, hoped that was only the beginning of a series of those musical gatherings (applause). He begged, as an old parishioner, to express in the name of that meeting their great regret that that was the last evening on which they should be favoured with the presence of their late curate, the Rev R. B. Jones—(applause)—and he did not think they should be carrying oat their own feelings if they did not wish him God speed (much applause). He leaves this town with the blessing of rich and poor—(applause) —and in departing he does not leave behind a single enemy in the whole parish, but all were friends, and they all hoped he would be blest in his new sphere of labour, and that in the time to come he may be blessed for evepmore (much applause). The Rector endorsed all that had been said of Mr Jones. He had been his neighbour for six years, and had seen and heard a great deal of the way in which he carried out his work. It had been 80 modeat, so unos- t—tattqg^ sad yet so diligent* tint much fruit had been the result. He seconded the good wishes towards him most heartily, and trusted that. Heaven's blessing would be with him in his new parish, and may God in His mercy give him many souls for his hire (much applause). Mr Jones, in returning thanks, said it was the hardest trial of his life to leave Denbigh. The old room had many associations. There six years they began the Welsh evening service, that grew and prospered so marvellously; there were held the confirmation classes; the Bible classes, which had been a source of pleasure to the clergy and whatever knowledge in the fu'ure was imparted in that room he trusted that the knowledge of God, of His word, and the principles of the Christian Church would be imparted so long as it remained a schoolroom (applause). He was much obflged to them for the manv favours conferred upon him by them all, and he deeply regretted having to wish them all good bye." The rev. gemtleman was much applauded, and numbers afterwards took the opportunity of wishing him God speed," and Good bye." On the motion of the Rev T. W. Vaughan, seconded by Mr Henry Joyce. Vile-street, a vote of thanks was passed to the rector, and the pioceedings closed.

RUTHIN. A STREET SCENE THE WELL-KNOWN "SLANGER" AGAIN. --About a fortnight aga William Joues, alias Slinger" was in bis absence committed to gaol by the Denbigh borough justices for one month for drunkenness, and it was mentioned that some four or five other summonses were hanging over his head for poaching. "Will" got wind of the fact and "did a shunt." On Friday, however, he turned up in Ruthin and unfortun- ately for him he had taken too much beer, for when the beer is in the noise comes out." William, forgetting the warrant, turned out in the streets and somewhat astonished the natives by inviting them to band them- selves together and face them in open combat, and he would "polish them off in double quick time." As nobody accepted his challenge, he proceeded to exhort them to do so in language of a rather forcible but not very refined description. Presently, hewever, Sergeant Rowlands and PC..Tones came upon the scene. But Will" prides himself upon the fict that he can thrash three or fonr policemen, and therefore he was not alarmed. The sergeant stepped up to him and com- menced operations. This" wIn" re-,ented as an insult, and his usual agility commenced to kick most brutj'lv. But the officer would-stand no nonsense, so, plunging his hand into his throat, he put poor Will on his back. and sat on his body, holding him in his grasp whilst P.C. Jones roped his legs and handcuffed him. A handcart was quickly obtained and so the prisoner, who was completely nonplussed and ia a somewhat breathless condition, was bowled off to the lock-up, where he seems to have informed rhe police that they did not handle him so gently as they do at Ruthin. On Safurdav he was brought before Lieut.-Colonel Jones Mortimer, and remanded until to-day (Saturday), when it is thought he will be put back until the usual petty sessions on Monday. It seems that a quantity of nets were found upon him, and some enquiries are being made as to his whereabouts on the day or two previous to his capture. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. FRIDAY.—Before the Mayor and Dr Jenkins. DRUNK AND DISORDERLIES.—Sanh Parsonage, of Gresford, was brought up in custody charged by P.C. Jones with being drunk and noisy in the streets on the previous day. Sent to gaol for one month with hard labour.—A. Piatt, a woman belonging to Ruthin, was charged by P.C. Jones with simihr conduct. She had. however, been exceedmglv noiw and violent. She was ordered to pay .!2 or go to gaol for seven days. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. MONDAY.—Pres nt: Th Rev. the Warden of Ruthin, chairman Mr John Joneq. vice-chairman, Messrs John Jenkins, H. P. Jones, ,1. F. Jes-e. J.P., R. G. Johnson, J.P., Henery Grantham, John Hughes, G. F. Byford, William Davies, Col. Humberston. and Lieot.-CoI. Jones-Mortimer. ALTERATIONS.—Ventilators had been placed in the Boa'droom, and an estimate of £ 2] 9s Gd was received from Mr Morris, Ruthin, for dividing the day-room so as to separate the same from the insane patients. A DEAP AND DUMB PAUPER who is now in the Deaf and Du*ib School, at LLindaff, but who had for a long time been supported by the inhabitants of Llandymog, was ordered to receive the sum of JJ3 14s 4d towards her support. SAVING ON OUT-RELIEF.—The Chairman mentioned that he had received a report from the clerk from which it seemed that the out-relief was decreasing at the rate of £640 18s per annum. FINANCE.—Out-relief for tho past fortnight, £111 88; cheques for the ensuing fortnight, £116; treasurer's balance, .£1 211 Os 3d. On the second instalment of the last call the following parishes were in arrear:— Llanvnys, £72; Llandymog, Derwen, £27; Clocanog, J637 Llanfair, £77; Llanferras, £27; and Llaudegla, £12. In addition to this Llandegla owed £13. and Llanfair £71 on the first instalment of this call. ACT 07 CHARITY AND OTHER ITEMS.—Mrs Llovd, of Berth, offered t9 bear the cost of sending an inmate now in the house from Llanbedr pirish to the Eve Infirmary, Liverpool, permission was given for the girl to go.— It was agreed that Peter R"b<'rts, of Nantglyn, should pay Is instead of Is 6d towards the maintenance of his relative.—The clerk was to inquiries about Mr Dearden, of Gilfach Farm. Cnnwav, who had offered to take a boy from the house to learn farming. THE DISPUTE BETWEEN THE SANITARY AUTHORITIES. —A letter was received from the Town Clerk, enclosing a copy of the resolution passed by the Council and re- ported in last week's Guardian. The letter also stated that daring the last few years the Corporation have laid out upwards of £1,280 in main sewers alone, and there is now a complete system of drainage throughout the town of the most perfect kind, well ventilated by shafts and with downspouts wherever they could be utilised. Closets have been put up instead of privies, and the house drainage connected with main sewers."— The Chairman said the letter was of a more satisfactory character than the resolution.—Mr A. Powell Jones: At the time we interfered we had good grounds for doing 110. The work had been in hand some months, and their inspector had now begun to open his eves. and had done a good deal towards the removal of nuisances. Why, it took him (the inspector) two or three days with a team to clear the nuisances from his own cottages. We have reason to be satisfied with the part we have taken for they are clearing away nuisances, and have appointed a medical officer.—T; e Chairman was under- stood to say that the medical officer named had resigned that morning! The guardians had not interfered un- necessarily for two years; one drain was running into the river and causing a nuisance, and last summer the river was covered with a slimy covering bv the water that flowed into it from the sewage farm. This was very offensive. It was, he contended, quite within their pro- vince to inquire into the condition of the paupers houses, as bad dwellings affected their health. He thought it would be well if the urban and rural districts were amalgamated, and the affairs managed by a representa- tive board appointed by the Local Government Board. for the urban was but a small place in the centre of the former.—Mr H. Powell Jones thought that would not be an advantage, and he considered they had got all thev required.—Col. Jones-Mortimer thought that ac- cording to the resolution the Town Council would have nothing to do with them—Mr John Jenkins thought they had quite enough to do to look after their own affairs without interfering with the borough. He thought there were a good many nuisances still in the county parishes.—Other members concurred in this.— The Chairman said they had the work of centuries to remove, for sanitary education was quite a new thing. Their inspector was now making a house to house inspec- tion of the whole district which would take him a year to complete. He (the chairman) considered that the district was too large for one man although he had done so much last year.—Dr. Jenkins (mayor of Ruthin) thought there was ample r )om in the district for the services of another man besides the inspector. As much had been said about the borough, he begged to state that the death-rate during last quarter was 14 per 1,900, the usual death-rate of the county being from 19 to 22. With regard to the report made by the relieving officer, he -thought it bore his statements out as he had said there were about eight cases in the town. Instead of being a very bad report he thought it was an exceed- mgly good one. for the officer mentioned about 50 casell but of only eight or nine did he say they were very bad. The borough inspector, who bad bad. orders to report upon every nuisance in the borough, brought in 46 cases that required abating, and very few of them were of any importance.—Mr John Hughes thought that out of those 46 cases there were some that badfbeen re- ported several times over.—Eventually the subject dropped, and it was understood that the suggestion about amalgamation would be further considered.—There was no other business of interest.

ST. ASAPH. ENTBRTAINMBNT.—A popular reading, with vocal and instrumental music, took place in the National School- room on Thursday evening, under the presidency of the Rev T. Brown. The proceeds are to be appropriated to the funds of the boy's school. Mr Miles B. Partington, acted as hon. secretary.

COUNTY COURT. FRIDAY.—Before Mr Horatio Lloyd, judge. AMOUNT OP BUSINESS.—There were 84 plaints, but the large majority were settled by the registrar. A CABtI PREVIOUSLY TRIED came on for re-hearing, in which Thomas Bailey sued John Wolstenholme, Bury, for the value of a barrel of vinegar, a packet of tincture of rhubarb, and one of mnstard. It seemed that the amount of £2 14s 9id had been partly paid by plain- tiff at 28 monthly, and he now elaimed that he ought I not to pay for the vinegar, as he sent it back as worthless, and that he never received the other articles. It t anspifed that the ease had been settled against the present defendant at the Buy county court, so that IIú Honour said he bad no power to rehear it, and the verdict must go ag unst plaintiff with costs. THE ABERGELK BILL or SALE CASE.—The very reo markable but of sale case, heard at the last county court at Rhyl, came on for decision. The plamtiff was W. H. Owen, Carnarvon, against R. D. Roberts, Mostyn Arms Hotel, Rhyl, and W. G. Owen, farmer, Penrallt, Aberge!e. It will be remembered that Owen, of Aber. gele, executed a bill of sale to a Mr Seager foriJIOO, on July 5th. It seems that Mr Owen, Carnarvon, obtained a biil of sale which held good after Seager's. On July 26th, defendant Owen obtained from Mr Roberts £146, out of which Seager was paid, and in a few hours a bid of sale was effected ia favour of Roberts, the bill to Seager having been previously torn up, and it was con- tended that this having been done, Mr Owen's, of Carnarvon, bill came into force1, whilst on the behalf of Mr Roberts it was contended he stepped into Senger's place, and was entitled to all. rhe rights of Seager, as regards the bill of sale.—His Honour now held that the bill given to Seager having been torn up. ended the transaction, so that Mr Owen's, of Carnarvon, bill came into force, and had precedence over that of Mr R. D. Roberts. He, therefore, gave judgment in favour of plaintiff, and in doing so he severely denounced the con- duct of the defendant Owen, of Abergele, and ordered the costs to be paid out of his estate. There was no other case of interest.

CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday, a man name l David Jones, Trofynant, who is employed at the Plaswcha Brick Works, was breaking a waggon of bricks d wn the branch leading from the works, when he accidentally got under the wheels, and his leg from below the knee was literally smashed. He was at once conveyed to the Ruabon Cottage Hospital, where he was attended to by Dr Jones, Tv Newydd. Amputation was considered necessary. The poor fellow is progressing as well as can be expected.

FLINT. ENTERTAINMENT AT THE SCHOOL?.—A series of enter- tainments for the winter season have been instituted at Flint, the second of which came off on Monday, under the presidency of Mr Ellis Eyton, M.P. The proceeds of the meetings are to be appropriated to au 'menta- tion of the National School fnnds, in which building the entertainments are given. Mrs C. LI. Lloyd and Miss "M. Jones plaved the pianoforte daet, H Z impa." with much taste, the former lady also playing the accompani- ments for the whole of the singers with her accustomed proficiency. Miss Annie E. Pratt also performed the solo by Mozart, A relic," in a manner highly creditable for one of such tender years. Mr J. Hughes gaye a Welsh song, Wyt ti yn cofio'r llcer," and Mr Knight read Artcmns humorous letter to the Prince of Miss James, mistress of St. Thomas' school, Flint Common, was set down for a couple ef songs, but she had to pay the penalty of success and sing four. The lady of the lea" gained the first encore, Miss James' rich and well modulated voice captivating the audience. In Thady O'Flinn and Katy's letter she was quite as. successful, the smattering of brogue spicing the zest with which the songs were received. Mr Pratt sang The message" and farewell," and was loudly applauded for the efficient rendering of the pieces. Miss Minnie Jones gave the favourite song, "Robin Adair," and was warmlv received. Mr Rigby sang a humorous song, and Mr C. LI. Lloyd gave Philip the Falconer," both of who were very suc- cessful. Messers Jones and Edwards sang the pathetic duet. "Brotherly love." in a mllner which could not fail to call for repetition, and Mr Edwards sustained his reputation as a comique in representing the quaint old Grandfather Shoreham." On being again called forth, Mr Edwards sang "After me." On the motion of the rector, the thanks of the meeting were heartily voted to Mr Eyton for presiding.

HOLYWELL. THE WELL.—The Duke of Westminster, who owns the well at Holvwell, has granted a lease for 999 years to the Local Board at the annual rent of one guinea, being a reduction from tho past rent õl). At the last meeting of the board, Mr Sankey, chairman of the same, stated that his lordship's agent, Mr George Hughes, had leased the tolls of the market at Holywell for the same period at a nominal rent of one guinea per annnm. Carnarvon may now be armed with an argument for leasing its tolls for the benefit of the town.

LLANGOLLEN. TOWN IMPROVEMENTS.—A Town Improvement Com- mittee has been formed in Llangollen. The committee met on Thursday week. Mr Richard Griffith in the chair. On the proposition of Mr J. Davies, seconded by Mr Rowlands. Mr R. S. Richards was elected the secretary. and. on the proposition of Mr Rowlands, seconded by Mr W. H. Davies, Mr Coward was elected chairman. Mr W. H. Davies was elected vice-chairman. At a meeting of the committee to be held on Thursday next. the following propositions will be considered That a com- mittee be formed to memorialise the Gas Company for the reduction of the price of gM; and that a deputation b formed to wait upon John Dickin, Esq., as regards the river side improvements. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.—A meeting of the schoo board was held on Tuesday, when the attendance officer (Mr J. Williams) presented his report, which stated that the inhabitants did not appear to under- stand that it was their duty to send their children to school. He submitted a list of absenters, and it was agreed to instruct the officer to visit the parents, and point out to them the necessity of complying with the law—Messrs Griffith and Thomas reported that 81 scholars were able and 13 unable, out of a list sub- mitted, to buy their own books. The Chairman said Mr Clarke, the master, was not at all anxious that books should be given to the children. The clerk stated that 9s lid was paid out of the rates for each child eduoated at the board schools, inclusive of build- ing and other expenses, and including those expenses the sum paid for each amounted to jEl 3s 7id. The remainder of the business was of no public interest. ENTERTAINMENT.—The second of the series of Friday Evening Entertainments was held at the Assembly Rooms, on Friday last. The attendance was much better than at the previous one, and all seemed much pleased with the manner in which each person performed his part. The farce was exceedingly well done, and was the means of creating much laughter. Mr Sparrow was the accompanvist. The programme was as follows:—Solo pianoforte. Mr Sparrow; song, "Sarah's gone and left me," Mr Tomkins; song, Mr C. H. Lloyd; song, Many changes have I 8ee:1," Mr Attwell; song, Mr Eaton; song, "I had a dream." Mr H. Davies; song, Jack's Yarn," Mr C. H. Lloyd; song. Saturday night," Mr J. Rowlands; soap." Coming through the rye," Miss Edwards; solo brasolette, "Last rose of sum- mer," Mr Hughes; song, dead," Mr H. Davies; song, "The mountain valleys," Mr Eaton sorg, Mae'r afon ete'n ll'fc," Mr. T. Da- vies song, I wish mamma was here," Mr W. Y. Jones Mrs BTOWII'J luggage," Mr Attwell; song, A sweet face at the window," Mr Tomkins song, "Silver threads among the gold." Mr H. Davies; duet, Lar- board Watch," Messrs Wllitms and n vies; song, "Bugeilesy Wyddfi," Mr Eaton; duet, Messrs Lloyd and Attwell farce, '• The professor's trick finale, "God save the Queen." SPECIAL SESSIONS. MONDAT.—B.Jfoio Col. Tottenham, Plas Berivyn (chair- man), and G. Ll. Dickin, E q„ Ty'ndwr. LARCENY.—Edward Woodall, a tramp, was brought up charjr d with stealing a breast of mutton from the of Mr E. IkyiJ. butcher, Castle-street, on Tuesday, the 14th. Mr Lloyd said left the shop about two o'clock on th"1 afw-oon of Tuesdey, and returned at about six o'clock in the evening, when he nrssed a breast of mnttop weigning about 2 lbs. He had noticed it >:hortly hehre lraving in thp. afternoon. Evidence was given to shew that the prisoner had called at n. proc^r's shop to have the mutton weighel.— Mr Dickin said that the buchers of Llaugolten generally exposed their meat; outside their shops, which was most tenanting, and, in his opinion, ought not to be done. Inspector Humphreys said there was another charge against the prisoner for stealing a cabbage, but that Edward Evans, grocer. Mill-street, who had caught him in the act of taking it, would not prosecute. Evans was ordered to be send for, and proved that the prisoner took the cabbage off the counter. The Chair- man said that with regard to the first case his brother magistrate doubted whether it had been proved, and the prisoner would have the benefit of that doubt, but the last rase bad been cleary proved, and he would be imprisoned in the county jail for six weeks, with hard labour.

MOLD. PETTY SESSIONS. TGESDAY.—Refore J. ^cot,f-Bankes5 Esq. (in the chair), Colonel Cooke, Captain A. F. Jones, and T. W. Evton. E-q. ASSAULT-Judv Hinds, a married woman, living in a court off Wrexham-street, was summoned by a neigh- hour, also a mairied woman, named Catherine Jones, for assaulting ber.—Both parties seemed equally to blame, and the dismissed the case. TRESPASS.—John Hughes, a young collier, was sum- moned for trespassing on land on the Nerberdd Farm, near Moid. It. was stated that the defendant was caught going through a newly-sown field, where a con- venient road had been made by some people. Great, complaints had been made by the farmer, and damage to some extent was done.—The lad expressed regret, and a find of 6d and 7s 6d cocts was imposed. A YOUTHFCL GANG OF FOWL STEALERS.—Peter Griffiths, James Owen Fmney, and Edward Hughes, three lads, were charged with stealing fowls. Mr R. J. Williams appeared fo" Griffiths. Prudence Davies, wife of Francis Davies. collier, Clay-lane, stated that on the 12th September, she left, her home to go to Rhose-mor, locking her house and her fowls up. On her return, she missed some of her fowls; and about three weeks after, Inspector Minshuil showed her a bird which was like one of hers.—John Hughes, a lad, living in Gardden Place said he bought the cock (now produced) from the defendant Edward Hughes, about ten weeks ago. He gave him 6d for it. The lad came to him and said he would sell it for 6d.IIJsppctor Minshuil said from in- formation he received he brought the three defendants to the police-office, and charged Barker in the presence of Hughes and Griffiths with being at Argoed. and stealing a fowl. Barker said: "Griffiths and Finney came to Gardden Place to Hughes "nd mvself, and said there were plenty of fowl at Mr Brag's place at the cottage, and enticed us to go with them and h ive a few. We four went as far as Penffordd, when I broke mv heart, and said I would not. go any further. I turned back and the others went on." Birker made a further stafement, whereupon witness charged the three de- fendants with stealing a fowl from Mr Davie- Griffiths said- it was Finney's dog that ran allrl caught it, and Fnnev picked it up and gave it to Griffiths, and Griffiths to Hughes, and Hughes sold it to John Hughes. Finney maào 11 sim1/¡,¡r admission, and Hu¡!;h" said he received the bird of Griffiths. Inspector Minshuil fur her stated that he also charged Griffiths and Hughes together with stealing a fowl from Mr William Edwards, of Bryu Figus, near Padeswood. Griffiths said: "Yes, we did tuke one from there; I mot Edward Hughes, and he said, Let us go and seek for some fowl. I know at Bryn Figus there is a great quantity of fowl.' We both went there together, and came to the place and took a fowl." Hughes said the same except that "it was Griffiths that caught the fowl, aad he carried it and sold it to John Hughes for 6d." Both lads charged each other with originating the expedition and the actual lifting of the fowl.—There was a further charge against Gviffi.-hs. Catherine Kendrick, wife of Ellis Foulkes Kendrick, living at Argoed Hall, said she had misled a number of fowls of late. one being missed on the 7th of October similar to that now produced. 0 the previous dav some boys called at the house, but she could not say who 'hey were.—Jo=iah Barker said that on the 6fh of October he wtis going to Argoed Hall to buy a couple of chickens. He saw Peter Griffiths in the town and asked him o come along with him. Griffiths came with him, and on arriving at the hal! he asked Mrs Kendrick if she would sell a couple of chickens. She could not catch them then. and they both started to return to Mold, On the way Griffiths said, Here's a chicken on the road, I'll chase it," and witness cautioned him not to do so. Griffiths, howiver. ran and caught it. and put it under his jacket until they got to Mold. He carried it to witness's back yard and gave it to witness, and he kept it until Inspector Minshuil asked him to deliver it up —Inspector Minshuil said he charged Griffiths with this theft, when be said that both he and Barker chased tbe fowl and carried it in turn.—Mr William commented on the fact that while one was selected as a witness, the other had his mouth closed as a prisoner, whereas the former was in effect an accomplice.—The Bench said they could see nothing in the evidence to make him an accomplice; he hid been indiscreet, but they be- lieved he was the witness of truth.—On behalf of Griffiths, who is 15 years of age, Mr Williams said it was thought desirable bv his friends that the case should be tried bv a jury.—Hughes and Finney, who are respect- ively 15 and 14 years of age, elected to be tried sum- marily, and were each sentenced to 21 days' hard labour, the Chairman remarking that if they had not boen so old they would also have been ordered to be whipped.—Griffi-hs was committed for trial at the qnarter sessions, bail being accepted in two sareties of each.—At a subspquent period during the day, Mr Williams said Griffiths' father, on thinking over the matter, wished him now to apply to their worships to deal summarily with the charge against his son.—The Chairman said he thought he bad exercised a wise dis- cretion, and a sentence of two months' hard labour was passed. A MODEL COUPLE.—Elizabeth Hughes, a married woman, living at Buckley, was summoned by P.C. Morris for being drunk Buckley, on the 6th October, and Henry Hughes, her husband, was charged with assaulting her on the same date.—Mr G. Trevor-Roper I appeared for the defence.—P.C. Morris said that on Friday, the 6th ult., a quarter before ten o'clock at night, he visited the Blllck Lion. Hotel, Buckley, and there saw the defendant drunk. He called Mrs Taylor's attention to her, and asked if she had served her, and defendant said, No." Defendant then left, and witness subsequently saw her in a butcher's shop. There was a great row about there, and witness saw defendant's husband come into the shop and strike her about the face until she was covered witb blood. He was in drink, and he cursed and swore for some time. and he struck his wife several times, and knocked her down with the blows. Witness spoke to him, and Miss Owens, who was then in charge of the shop, appealed to him to turn them out. He had to get the assistance of a young man in the shop to remove the defendant, and he finally had her conveyed to her home.—Mr Roper was proceeding with the cross-examination of the constable, when tho bench intimated that they were of opinion that the defendant had, OB the evidence of the witness, been punished enough, and they would not proceed with the case.—The case against the woman was then struck out, and the charge against Henry Hughes, 'her husband, for assaulting her, was proceeded with- Ann Owens stated that on the night in question Mrs Hughes came into the shop and complained that her husband had been going on" to her about some beef she had bought. She was tipsy, and her husband coming in, high words ensued. The police constable ] then came np, and on his remonstrating with the two, the defendant, Henry Hughes. strack his wife many times. The officer tried to get them to go out, but had great difficulty in removing Mr Hughes.—The Chairman asked Mr Roper what he had to say now.—Mr Roper said he felt he could not contend against the evidence.. There was a quarrel between Hughes and his wife, the latter being troublesome, though not drunk. He only wished to get his wife home quietly, and believed he oaly used justifiable force for that purpose. There was a cross summons agninst Morris for assaulting Mrs Haghes, but that was now withdrawn.—A charge was then preferred against Henry Hughes, of stealing some boards at Buckley, the property of John Lassev, the Black Lion Inn. Prosecutor engaged defendant to cut some boards from a log. Some time after missing some boards he asked the prisaner if he knew where they were. Prisoner said he thought they were stolen; and the prosecutor entertaining some suspicons obtained a search warrant. The prisoner's house was searched by Inspector Minshuil, and the boards were found. When appre- hended he admitted having taken them.—It was stated that this was only one of four charges of theft against the prisoner. Hughes was also charged with stealing a spirit level, the property of • George Price, joiner, Everton, Liverpool, when he was working at the new Methodist Chapel, Buckley, in Aprillast.-He was com- mitted for trial at the Quarter Sessions on these two charges, and, with reference to the charge of assaulting his wife, the bench found that proved, and imposed a penalty of Is and costs. Bail in two sureties of £25 each was taken for his appearance at tho sessions.

OSWESTRY. THE WYNNSTAY BOWLING CLUB.—The annual dinuer in connection with this club is announced for Monday, November 87. The presidents are Messrs Cawlay and Maclardy. THE ODDFELLOWS AND THE DISPS SAKI On Sunday morning, a number of the Odritedows (Manchester Unity) attended Divine Service at Holy Trinity Church, when the annual collection was made on behalf of the funis of the Oswestry dispensary. The oddfellows assembled at the Boar's Head, and walked in procession to the church. The sermon was preached by Riother the Rev F. Cashel, from St. James, 1st chaptei, 27rh vere- "Pure religion and undefhed before Goa and the fVhor is tbio, 10 visit the fatherless and widows in their afBic- tion and to keep himself unspotted from the world." THE SCHOOL-BOARD CONTEST.—On Moniav ^veo'TIG a crowded meeting was held in the Templar Hali, Sal..p- road, in support of tbe cand!da"ure of the Rev W. Howell Rev F. Cashel, Mr George Owen, and Mr Edward Williams. Mr John C.ttam presided, aid delivered a long speech to prove tf-af in America secular education had proved a fail ire. Speeches were also made by Mr Bell. Mr Wright, T'n Q i.idnmf; M Pün- nington, Mr D. A. Williaxs. who bovefi a resolution m favour of the candidal, Mr Ambrose Tie Onss who seconded the resolution, which was carried, and Mr John Williams. Beatrice-street. A vo'e of thanks to the chairman, moved by Mr Bell, terminated the proceedings.

RUABON. THE PARISH CHURCH.—The Very R-v th pan of Bangor is announced to preach in the pari-h church morning and evening, to-morrow, Nov. 26 h. The D an's well-known pulpit. eh qu' re will no doubt attract large congregations. We understand the offertory after each service will be in aid of the Penycae schools. FAIR.—The usual November fair was held on Monday. There was a voed supply of &r., which fetched good prices. Notwithstanding the wet there wer a goodly number of people. About mid-day it became fine. and this had the effect ot bringing hundreds of people into the village. The streets were almost impassable. SCHOOL BOARD. TUESDAY—Present Tbe Rav. R. LI. Owen, chairman, Messrs J. Thomson, vice-chairman, G. Roberts, Murless* T. Davies, Doxey, and J. D. Jones, clerk. CORRESPONDENCE.—The Clerk read a letter he had received from the Rev. John Jones, Rhos, having reference to tho prevention of the capricious removal of children from the different schools. The writer suggesied some alterations to some rules that had pr vionsly been under the Board's consideration upon the subject.—1The Clerk stated that in a portion of Mr Jones' letter one part con. tradicted the other. He said that a. child should not be taken from a school, and then further on laid some rules for the managers of schools to act upon in case a child should be withdrawn from one school and trms- ferred to theirs.—The Chairman was of opinion that a specia' meeting ought to be called to discus the matter as It could not satisfactorily be disposed of at SlU ordinary meeting, on account of the time it would take up. He thought this course ought to be pursued and then they could write and ask Mr Jones to attend.—It was stated that Mr Jones had already attended a meeting of the Board, but as there were not enough members present to form a quorum, no business could be gone into. It was resolved to hold a special meeting an hour before the next ordinary meeting of the Board. ACREFAIB SCHOOLS.—The Clerk stated that Mr Thompson, of these schools, had been correspouding with Mr R. Chapman, of Shrewsbury, resDecting the that divided the playground from the Great Western Railway. The fence was thought to be not sufficient to prevent the children from getting on the line, and that it was the Company's duty either to make a larger fenc" or build a wall in ortler to prevent an accident.—Mr Thom- son said the fence was sufficient for ordinary purposes and he felt rather doubtful as to the liability of the Company.—Mr Murless enauired as to the cost they would be put to if they had to erect a wall. Mr Thom- son thought they could not do better than con-ult their architect on that Lead.—Mr Doxey thought they ought to have some leg 1 advice before acting on the matter: It wa; agreed. upon the suggestion of Mr Davies, that the Clerk should write to Mr Chapman, stating that it was the opinion of the Board that it was the duty of the Great Western Railway Company to provide the fencing between the playground in question and their railway. INSPECTOR'S REPORT —A report of the recent examina- tion at the Acrofair Infant School was r ad, and it appeared from the report that the schools were making satisfactory progress. The total amount of the grant earned thIs year was G 14 a large increase over that of list year. The total number attending the school was seventy-five, forty-five of whom were unrl<>r seven years of age. Out of thirty-six presents! for rximina- tion thirty-two passed, there onlv being four fai'ures. It was decided, on the motion of the Chairman, that the > Clerk should express to the teachers in the school the satisfaction the Board felt at the result of the examina- tion. THE EOTTCATION ACT.—The Clerk caMed attention to the new Education Act of 1876. He said it was necessary for the Board to have some placards posted in the containing the chinf provision of the Act.—Mr Davies said he was afraid they would be of little use in their district. The Clerk said that the Boari had no choicc in the matter, as they were com- pelled to do what he had already mentioned. Be knew of a firm that could supply them wUh as many copies as would be wanted.—The Board directed the Clerk to writ" for a specimen so as to see it at their next meeting.—The Chairman remarked that they oueht to have copies of the Act, and also to take the School Board Chronicle, which was considered to be almost indispensable in School Board work.—This was alø agreed to. SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION.—Mr Davies, referring to t plan that had been laid on the table of a proposed new school af Stryt Lsa, enquired whether the Board could not adopt compulsory measures without going to the expense of building an additional school. He was doubtful whether they had not already sufficient school accommodation for the district.—Mr Thomson said that ,the schools were not half full at present. He felt almost certain that there was plenty of accommod 'tion for the children. They ought to know exactly their position before going deeper into the subject. As yet they did not feel the rates very heavy, as they had not made any re-payment of money borrowed, but when that time occurred thev would perhaps wish they had r.ot been so hasty. He agreed with Mr Davies that it was better to fill the schools they now had, and then, if they found they had not sufficient room. they could build another without any fear.—The Clerk asked if he should send the plan to the Education Department.—Mr Thomson said he for one should most strenuously oppose any such ccurse.—Mr Murless also expressed his disapproval of the scheme.—Tbe Clerk then referred to the minute* and said that the subject had been brought before the Board in June last, when all. with the exception of Mr Thomson, were present. Mr Murless bad secor^ed the preposition to have a new school at Stryt Issa. Mr Murless: Well, if I did, I didn't know what I was doing, —The matter then dropped. RHOS hUNT SCHOOL.—Mr Davies said he had recently had an interview with Mr Owen, the architeet. of these schools, who said that lie could not tell when they woald be finished if the contractor was allowed to go on with them as he was now doing. He said that when they were completed they would be a disgrace to him and t. the Board. He suggested that the Board should cancel the present contract, and let him finish the schools and charge the contractor with the difference. Mr Roberts said it was the architect's duty to see that everything was done as it ought to be. When he first saw that the building was not proceeding satisfactorily, he ought to have interfered, and not to have left the building until now.—Mr Davies said that he had done th a already. It was decided to appoint a committee consisting of Mr Roberts, and Mr Davies, to act on behalf of the Baard. MISCELLANEOUS.—Amongst seme bills presented by the Clerk was one from the Ruabon Waterworks Company for lOs on account of three months' supply of water to the Ponkey schools. He said that the Cefn schools were supplied with water for twelve months at a cost of £5. They had a meter at the Ponkey schools, but none at the Cefn.—The charge was considered to be excessive, and the clerk was requested to refer the bill back to the Company for re-consideration.—It wag also decided to call the attention of the poliee to the property cf the Board, in consequence of a large quantity of coal having been stolen, and also on account of the annoyanee and expense the Board were put to through the schoolroom windows being so frequently broken.

MESSRS PROCTOR AND RYLAND'S PREMIUMS FOR SWEDE TURNIPS, MANGOLD WURTZEL, AND KOHL RABI, GROWN WITH THEIB MANURE ONLY. The judges, Messrs George Steedman (Hall Green, Birmingham), and T. J. Mansell (Dodmaston Lodge, Bridgnorth), have made the following awards District No. 2.—Fifteen guineas for the best crop of five acres of swedes, upon any farm within the counties of Lincoln, Nettingham, Derby, Stafford, Hereford, Rad- nor. aud Montgomery, to Mr George Bagnall, Draycott, Stoke-on-Trent, 23 tons 5 cwt.— Ten guineas, the second best crop, to Mr C. C. Cotes, M.P., Swvnnerton, Stone Staffordshire, 23 tons 2 cwt. 2 qrs. District No. 3.—Fifteen guineas for tho best crop of five acres of swedes, upon any farm within the counties of Cumberland, Westmorland, York, Lancaster, Chester Flint, Denbigh, Carnarvon, and Merioneth, to Mr John Williams, Gwernhefiu, Bala, 29 tons 1 cwt. 0 qrs. 8 lb* Ten guineas, for the second best crop, to Mr Godfrey Parry, Llansaintffraid, Cor wen, 26 tons 14 cwt. 1 «r. 20 lbs. Special Prizes for Stc&lcs. —Fifteen guineas for the best crop of five acres of swedes, upon any farm in Eng land or Wales, to Mr Hugh Owen, Quirt, Dw yran Anglesea, 32 tons 12 cwt. 1 qr. 12 lbs.—Ten guineas, fo the second best erop, to Mr Richard Parry. Cam, Angle sea, 29 tons 4 cwt. 3 qrs. 4, lbs. P. K. BEKSON and Teas are the purest, thtbest, and tho cheapest. High-street, Wrexham.

BALA. THE TESTIMONIAL TO THE RECTOR.—Monday next is fixed for presenting the Rector with the testimonial on his removal to Abergele. FIREWORKS. On Monday night a grand display of fireworks took place at the Green. Bala. The fireworks were intended for the night of the 5th inst., but owing to some delay in transition, they were postponed. PETTY SESSIONS—November 18fh, before W. P. Jones, E. Davies, and E G. Jones, Esquires. Thomas Boberts was charge by Robert Roberts with assaul ing him at the Boot Inn. Bethel, on the 21st October. It seemed from tho evidence that some ill feeling existed between tnem, and that defendant went to Bethel to look fcr complainant, and upon finding him there a row took p!>lce. For the defence defendant called a witness to prove that complainant commenced the quarrel, but the Bench took the other view and fined defendant £2. and costs.

BRYMBO. LECTUBE.—On Monday evning last, a lecture was delivered in connection with the literary and com- petition meeting, at the Tabernacle, by the Rav Josenh Davies, on Mahometanism, the Religion of thpTurk." The Rev John Roberts, Brynseion, presided. The was a good attendance, the proceeds being in aid of the Christmas Eisteddvod funds. Wednesday evening last. at the request of two ministers of the Society of Friends, a public meeting for Divine worship was held in the Calvinistic Chapel, which was kindly lent for the occasion. There was a very fair attendance, and considerable interest was felt in the proceedings. The only prominent members of the society present, in addition to the ministers, were Messrs Darby and family. MORE COLLIERY INQUESTS.—On Friday last the adjourned inquiry into the death of John Adkms, aged 24 years, who was killed by a fall of coal in No 3 pit, 2 yard coal, Ffrwd Colliery, on Friday, 11th inst. was heard before B. H. Esq., and a iory, with Mr F. Hutchinson as foreman, at the New Inn Gwersyllt. The jury, after consideration of the evidence, returned a verdict of Accidental death."— On Friday last the adjourned inquest upon the body of Benjamin Thomas, collier, aged 14 years, who was killed by falling from the cage while ascending No. 4 pit, Forsego, Gwersyllt, Brvnmally Colliery, on ^riday, Hth instant.-was resumed at the Grapes Inn, Cerney[ before B. H. Thelwal1, Esq., and a jury, with Mr Fraser as foreman. As the deceased was ascending the pit alone there was no evidence to show how he fell from the carrier, and the jury accordingly returned an open verdict. LITERARY MEETING—On Tuesday evening last, a literary meeting, the first of the sqriC\š of monthly meetings, was held at Engedi, Brvmbo, in connection with the Calvinistic Sunday Schools at Engedi and Lodge. The chair was occupied by the Rev E Roberts. The programme contained competitions in various subjects, including reading, writing, recitation, singing, spelling, &c. The successful competitors in impromptu reading were Margaret Griffiths and John Lloyd. Children: Harriet Fisher, Louisa Davies. and Samuel Howard. Writing: Elizabeth Judd, Jane Ann Roberts, and Mary Jane Jones. Spelling, children under 12 years: Jonathan Fisher, Louisa Davies, and Mary Elizabeth Williams; 12 years: Thomas Fisher. Recitation Jane Robots. Answering questions from memory: Margaret Griffiths, John Lloyd, and Thomas Williams. The bect written answers to Script- ural questions: Winifred Griffiths. David Humphreys, and John Lloyd. Singing at sight: Thomas Fistier and Elizabeth Howard. Congregational tuHe: John Howard and party. There was a very good attendance and the meeting proved a success.