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EUTIIIN.

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EUTIIIN. A DEEP TlnCK BY A QUEAN.—On Wednesday morn- ing, the 22nd ult., a woman named Elizabeth Jones w, taken into custody hy I'.C. Youell on a charge of steal- ing money from the per^m of one I'dward Morris, on the previous evening (the fair night). She was mtibie- fluently examined before the Mayor, and remanded till Saturday livst. The prosecutor stated that he met the prisoner at the Cross Foxes. She pretended to be ill, and requested him to take her home. He did so, bno on the way, having watched her opportunity, slipped her band into one of the pocket;) "f his trou.erd, and depiived kirn of his purse. He soon discovered his loss, b t be- <M. he could recover it the woman darted oC v.t h ¡WI' prize. In an hour ?terwar-b, h?vev..r he a am nwt I Ser in the street, and instantly pounced upo • He forced his hand into her pocket, and in ing his purse, but in the scuffle some of its contents wa' lost The prisoner was committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions. "Tn FrY n SPECIAL MEETING OF THE  AX? FL?TSHIRE A&RICUL'?KAL SO- CIETY. On Monday last a special meeting of the Denbighshire and Flintshire Society was held at ltuthm, for the pur- pose of electing a successor to the Secretary, [r. Ge oge Bellis, who had given notice of his intention to retire from office in consequence of his increasing professional business. The meeting in the first instance was held at the White Lion Hotel, but it was found, from the very large attendance of members, expedient to adjourn to the County Hall, which was kindly granted for the pur- pose, by Nir. Joseph Peers, clerk of the peace. Amongst those present were-Llewelyn Faulkner Lloyd, E''l', Tewnshend Mainwaring, Ksq., M.P W hitehall Dod, Esq., James Maurice, Esq., E. C. Walker, Esq., i-ath- abrn, T. G. Dixon. Esq, Edward Bates, Ksq, Rev. J R. Roberts, Rev. T. B. LI. Browne, &c. Mr. LI. Faulkner Lloyd was umraously voted to the chair, and read the minutes of the last meeting, and the circular convening the meeting. He then said, having taken considerable interest in this society for some time past, he could not let this opportunity escape him without offering to the members present at the meeting —4n fact to all the agriculturists of the two counties which this society represented, Denbighshire and Flint- shire— his feelings with regard to the duties which bad been performed by Mr. Bellis, their secretary. That geiitleraau had taken very great interest in it, had been extremely energetic in promoting its welfare, and on all ommion,i had exhibited au amount of courtesy to the aabscriberfi and other persons connected with the society which did him infinite credit. He (Mr. Bellis) had avoided anything in the shape of party feeling whatever mall his transactions, his dealings with those with whom SteeaflLe in contact being strictly impartial-as impartial as it was possible to be. Having now been clos. ly con. tteeted with him since they did him: the chairman) the totour to elect him chairman of the Finance Committee —having been in constant communication with him, and having had some very interesting point* to consider with him—he was bound to say that Mr. bellis sup- tightness, regularity and shrewdness had overcome every obstacle and difficulty where they arose. (Hear, hear). He felt sure that Mr. Bellis retired from his office with the good feelina; of every subscriber, and out of kindness to him it would well become them, for reasons already explained to accept his resignation. Perhaps lie might be allowed to forestall -.Nir. Bates in what he was going to say. At the meeting of the committee which entertained Mr. Bellis's notice in February last it al)- peared to him that it was not regular, but for the good feeling they had towards him, they thought that they would leave it to the present meeting to appoint his •accessor. (Hear, hear). Mr. RItes -There was no person that had carried on tite business of the society better than their able secre- tary, and he felt sure that every member cherished a kindly feeling towards him. (Hear, hear). That being 8", he thought they would be inclined to meet Vr. Bellis's views, if they could do so legally. But it was not so, for one of the clauses of the 4th rule said that the secretary's service "shall end and determine on three months' notice being given by him at any general an- nual meeting, or to him at any special meeting of the members of the society called for that pur- pose." That being part of the laws and regulations, they were bound by the same. I I (i therefore begged to move that Mr. Bellis continue secretary up to the next Annual meeting, when he could give notice. Mr. Thomas Jenkins seconded the motion. Mr. Davison said he was one who attended the Fi- nance Committee meeting at Mold last month, when it ww suggested that Mr. Belli-i should be at liberty at the termination of the financial year that he thought was the f. eling entertained towards Mr. Bellis. The Chairman—The Society's accounts had been pass- ei, and f88 stood to the credit of the Society, which woatd appear in the printed publication of their pro- ceedings. lie thought that an annual election of se- cretary would be a good thing, for there had been a good amount of money paid on that day, doubtless with the view to enable the subscribers to vote. (A Ial1!1:h ). Mr. Bates said he was not quite sure it tie nait marie himself understood. Their year terminated on the 31st fjec., and the object of the clause appeared to be that their annual meeting should bo held in Sept., and the notice should expire with the termination of the year of tit", society. Captain Cooke said that the Finance Committee meeting agreed to accept Mr. Bellis's resignation, and they were heund to accept it. If the committee had done wrong it was their fault. He begged to move by way of amendment, that 31r. Bellis's resignation be ac, cepted, especially by that meeting, which was the largest in connection with the society that he ever remem- bered seeing. Mr. Davison seconded the amendment. Mr. V. Gosford wished the 4th rule to be read. Mr. Bellis then read the same, which has reference, as .alread" y stated, to three months' notice. Mr. Gosford said that every member of the society was bound by the rules, and had no power to deviate from them. Captain Cooke said it they could stretcQ a point they mght to oblige Mr. Bellis, in consequence of his past services Mr. Dawson said they ought to adhere to the rules. Ir. Gosford wished to call attention to the 14th rule, which said "That the foregoing rules be strictly ad- fcered to, and no alteration made in them, unless by an ,extraordinary general meeting of the members of the sxjeiety, called especially for that purpose." There was noe remark which Captain Cooke had made, namely, thA they ought to remember Mr. Bellis's past services. He (Mr. Gosford) could only say that those services -were highly appreciated by the society, and if he would flay consent to continue them to the end of the year, he had no doubt the meeting would make up— would compensate him (Mr. Bellis) for any sacrifice ■sf time that he might have made during that pe- met. (Hear, hear). He concluded by making r. motion ttthat effect. Mr. Dawson Beconded it. Mr. Astbury said this was an extraordinary general meeting, and they were perfectly justified in opening the qaegtion of appointing a new secretary. The Chairman thought that if the gentlemen of the twg robe, who occupied that room last.week iissizei) were present, they would tell the meeting differently. IK laugh). Mr. Gosford thought it would be well to hear what Mf. Bellis had to say. Mr. Bates also thought that it would be well if Mr. Bellis stated his views, a4 the meeting would be better satisfied if he did so. Mr. James Maurice—Mr. Bellis had tendered his re- signation, and they were bound to accept it. which pat an end to the contract that existed between him and the society. Mr. Bell said he was present at the committee when tte resignation was considered There was a dif- ference of opinion ss to the right of their accepting it, t* consequence of I? ule 4, which had been brought for- ward. The Chairman said there was certainly a'difference of aplnion on the matter, and one and all expressed regret it Mr. Bellis resigning. Mr. T. Jenkins—If they did not accept Mr. Bellis's ■resignation, could they not appoint his successor, and should they not ask him (Mr. Bellis) to give the new secretary every information. (Cries of "No, no.") He Hhonghi the new comer would have r. great insight into the duties of the office, if instructed by Mr. Bellis; but if they did not accept his resignation, he was afraid Mr. Bellis would be slow in offering ny assistance to his «ieeessor. (Cries of No, no.") Captain Cooke felt, certain that Mr. Bellis would ren- der his succcessor any assistance in his power, and wrald do all to promote the interests of the Society, zowe, than which could lot be expected from him. (Hear.) Mr. Dawson said it was very important that they shmld retain Mr. Bellis's services as long as they pos- aiblv could. Mt. Copner Wynn Edwards, solicitor, said as TIule 4 had been spoken of, he would now caU their attention It Rule 2. Before doing so he would observe that the meeting, as they wOlllrl aU agree with him, was admira- bly attended, bettei in fact than any meeting he had attended for many years. He thought it a gaid thing for the society that the secretary had resign- ed—(A voice, When you have good servant stick to Htn.")—fer his resignation had broughtinto the society • ▼art number of new subscribers, and had thus given them a filliii; and he had no doubt when they received 4Jte next resignation the numbers would be further aug- mented. (A. latigli, and hear, hear.) He wished the tCliairinaii to state in what position the gentleman who Itad juat paid their subscriptions for the first tilll- whether it was half a guinea or a guinea—stood with respect to voting. I'ne rules were very enigmatically drawn, especially rule 2, which would occupy the Court of Chancery the whole of its life to solve. (Laughter.) It was as follows—" That every subscriber of one guinea and upwards annually, sK-ll be consider, d a member of the society, and tenant farmers, principally dependent on farniing, whose rent does not exceed £ 60 per annum, shall be admitted members on the payment of half a guinea per annum, and that such subscriptions shall be considered due on the 1st of January in each yeal- in advance, for the purposes of the current year, and all members shall be liable to payment until notice in writ- ing shall have been given by them to the society, six months previous to the 1st January, in any year, of their intention to withdraw." He took it for granted that if he joined the society and paid his h-.If-guinea, he became a member from the 1st of January next; con- sequently could not vote till then. (Voices—" That is the meaning of the rule, un- doubtedly.") The Chairman said that Mr. Edwards had asked him his opinion respecting the new members being entitled to vote. He was asked the same question by some of the calulitlate., who Were lIew memoers, and he then stited that it was his belief that any honn fide annual subscriber before the day of election would, according to the rules, have the power to vote. Again, he thought that the question ought to be put to each candidate whether he was a bona fide subscriber, and had not sub- scribed in consequence of the secretaryship about to became vacant. If any candidate had paid his money with a view to gaining the situation he was very sorry for it, especially if he had brought with it any particular influence in his favour. He deprecated in strong terms getting subscribers for the present electioil-eiilistiiig members to suit a purpose. (Cheers.) After some further discussion, Mr. Bellis having been again appealed to, said that he was placed in a very difficult position, and he did not know how to extricate himself. He felt Riire they would all believe him when he said that he did not wish to do anything that had a tendency to injure the society in any shape or way. The difficulty arose about the three months' notice, and he stated that at the meet- ing at Mold. But those who were present at the time would remember that the reason he sent in his resigna- tion then was--coupled with other reasons—that he thought it a fitting time to do so when the accounts were made up and passed. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Bates again spoke of the propriety of giving three months' notice and adhering to the rules. A long desultory discussion took place on the subject, and a resolution was proposed that the rules be observed and not broken. Mr. Townshend Maimvaring thought they would not be breaking the rules if they appointed Mr. Bellis's suc- cessor. It was ultimately understood that Mr. Bellis's resigna- tion should be accepted and his successor appointed by the old members, the new subscribers remaining neutral by tacit consent. The following is a list of the candi- dates for the office of secretary (salary X50 a year) Mr. Wm. Gregg, near Mold Mr. F. W. Smith, Ruthin; Mr. E. J. Davies, Holywell; Mr. J. P. Cantwell, Birken- head; Mr. P. W. Bowdidge, Mold; and Mr. Richard Ciough, Denbigh. Each being proposed and seconded, with the exception of Mr. Cantwell, who received no sup- port whatever; the voting commenced, during which'the candidates were ensconced in a separate room. At the first voting Mr. Gregg received 33 votes, Mr. Smith 11, Mr. Davies 20, Mr. Bowdidge 23, and Mr. Clough 8, The three lowest numbers were then withdrawn, and the contest lay between the three men who had the highest number of marks. The second voting showed Mr. Gregg to have 36, Mr. Bowbridge 29, and Mr. Davies 28 votes. Mr. Davies was consequently thrown out of the field, and the struggle lay between the two highest Mr. Gregg beating his opponent by a majority of 11. Mr. Bates proposed and Mr. Gosford seconded a cor- dial vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding, which was duly acknowledged. Mr. Bates also proposed—" That a subscription list be opened for the purpose of raising a fund, with which to present a testimonial to Mr. Bellis, who was in every way worthy of a substantial mark of their respect and esteem for his urbanity and kindness during his long connection with the society." Mr. Bell seconded it.—Carried. The meeting then dispersed with the exception of the chairman and several of the members, who framed a list of premiums to be given at the society's next annual show. The alterations made were few. The prizes for cattle remain the same as last year with the exception of adding £1 to the first prize and 10s. to the second. The prizes for milch cows will be as last year. The prizes for the hardy breed will be restricted to the Welsh breed of cattle only. There will be an additional prize of £ 5 for the best pair of horses and t2 for the second best pair, the horses to be the property of tenant farmers who are principally dependent on farming. There will also be an additional prize of £1 for the best cob not exceeding 14 2. Ponies the same as in 1861. Sheep, the number and description of prizes as last year, with the addition of £ I to the 1st prize and 10s. to the se- cond in all the classes. Pigs the same as last year. Local ploughing—1st prize, X3 2tid, L2 3rd, zCl 4th. 10s. The day of the show will be on Tuesday, Sep- tember 26th, at Kntliin.

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