Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

I THE ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. IMPORTANT CEREMONY. On Monday, the foundation stone of a new schoolroom and manse in connection with the English Congregational Church was laid by his Grace the Duke of Westminster. As it is known, and as will he seen by the statement of the Rev. D. B. Hooke, the church was built in 1864, and on the assumption by that gentleman of the pastorate a debt to the amount of KSOO lay upon it. He immediately set to work to clear it off, and by indefatigable energy and perseverance succeeded two years ago in paying off the last farthing. It was expected then that Mr Hooke would "rest and be thankful," and that his energies would be diverted to other channels, where it might be, it is more customary for a minister of the Gospel to find his sphere of labor. But those who so expected reckoned without their host. It was almost immediately announced that a schoolroom and manse were in contem- plation. Xo one could deny that this was a necessary -work, which deserved the sympathy and help of those interested in the improvement of their fellow beings. The first business was to obtain the ground, and this in itself, considering who the proprietors are, was something of all achievement. The next step was to appeal for aid. with the result that in two vears a sum of neírh- £ 700 was accumulated. This in itself is a most praiseworthy act, and a. sure precursor of eventual success. That sum being in hand, Mr Hooke and the church felt themselves justified in obtaining plans of the proposed buildings, and for the formal laying of the foundation or memorial stone. At this stage Mr Hooke was very fortunate in securing the promise of the presence of the Duke of Westminster at the ceremony. It was then arranged that a public luncheon should be held, partly to welcome his Grace, and partly to be the opportunity for an interchange of ideason denominational questions. Sir R. A. Cunliffe, on being applied to, at once signified his willingness to preside. The meeting, luncheon, &c., was well announced, and the occasion was looked forward to with considerable interest, not only by the congregation more im- mediately affected, but by the town generally. The time at length arrived, and the series of services, meetings, &c., commenced on Sunday, when two sermons were preached by the Rev. J. Stoughton, D.I)., of London, the congregations being large, especially at night. Monday morn- ing opened very unfavorably, and it was feared that the rain would mar the proceedings. But towards noon the sky partly cleared and the rain ceased, the afternoon turning out a very fine one. THE PUBLIC LUNCHEON Was held at the Lion Hotel, where Mr and Mrs Swift had catered in their usual very excellent style. The chair was taken by Sir Robert Cunliffe, who was supported on the right and left by the Duke of W estminster ald the Right Hon. Lord Richard Grosvenor, M.P. The vice- chairs were filled by Messrs E. P. Jones, Mold, and W. Catherall, Buckley. Among the ladies and gentlemen present were Messrs J. Scott Bankes; W. Armitage, Manchester; the Rev. J. Stoughton, D.D. R. S. Hudson and Mrs Hudson, Chester J. Roberts, Abergele the Revs. Roger Edwards, Mold D. B. Hooke and Mrs Hooke P. W. Darnton and Mrs Darnton, Chester T. Gasquoine, Oswestry A. Francis, Rhyl; T. Robinson, Hyde; R. W. Lloyd, Chester; J. D. Thomas, Buckley; W. Pierce, Mold J. D. Riley, Holywell; Thos. Roberts, Mold; Thomas Owen, Mold; David Roberts, Wrexham; W. Allonby, Chester: Messrs E. Thompson, Plas Annie; W. Crossfield, junior, Liverpool; T. T. Kelly, Bryncoch; A. T. Keene, Maesffynon; Alderman T. Minshall, Oswestry; G. E. T. Roper, Rhual Issa Dr. Edwards, Mold; Dr. and Mrs Evans, Mold; H. G. Roberts, Mold; F. Musgrave, North and South Wales Bank B. Powell, confectioner H. Lloyd Jones, The Cross George Bellis, Maesy- I ddrwen W. Pring, Mold J. Pring and Mrs Pring, Builth R. K. Jones, stationer T. W. Bowdage, Tyddynygwynt; H. Nottingham, Mold W. H. Burstall and Mrs Burstall, Mold; W. Parry, Marlowe-terrace; J. Wilson, wine merchant; J. D. Rowlands, New-street; Daniel Owen, New-street; R. Roberts, painter; R. Roberts, builder Geo. Fitton and Mrs Fitton, Mold; J. Griffiths and Mrs Griffiths, Tynewydd P. Fowler, Mold D. H. Jones, Board Schools E. Wheldon, Hill Grove; J, Price, High-street; J. James, saddler; G. Marsh, Chester; J. G. Williams, accountant; &c., &c., the whole com- pany numbering 105. At the conclusion of the luncheon, the Chair- man said there would be no toasts, and asked the assembly to sing the National Anthem, which was done. The Rev. D, B. Hooke then read letters of apology from several gentlemen. Mr Hooke then made the following statement: —Such a meeting as the present would be in- complete if some statement were not made, how- ever brief, relative to the scheme with which it is connected. Before making it, may I be allowed, on behalf of the church and congrega- tion over which I preside, to say how heartily we welcome those gentlemen who are to take a prominent part in the proceedings of to-day? Were they all of the same communion as our- selves we should welcome them, but we feel our indebtedness the greater, and we give a, still heartier welcome, because many of them are members of communions other than their own. The proposed school and manse are buildings the need of which has been long apparent to those who have taken any interest in the work and progress of the English Congregational Church, Mold. Long before the church was erected, a number of ladies and gentlemen formed a Sabbath school and held classes in the Market Hall. On the opening (in 1864) of the church, the school was naturally removed to it, and there it has been held almost ever since. It need hardly be said that to conduct a school, with its adults and infant classes (both of which need separate rooms), among the pews of a church is not likely to increase the efficiency of the teaching nor the beauty of the building. About two years ago a suitable site was obtained, though hardly large enough for our purpose, and on it we propose not merely to erect a school- room for our children, but a manse for our pastors. The latter has been, in some measure, forced upon us by the opening of the cemetery, which has seriously diminished our churchyard receipts. The manse rental will probably not do much more than meet the deficiency thus caused. The school will have three separate rooms, in which our adult and also our infant classes will meet. Also a central room, in which all the classes will assemble at the opening and closing of school, and in which most of the classes will be taught. This, however, is not the only use to which we intend to put the building. To me it has often seemed a great mistake that churches and school-rooms are so little used. I hope ours will be in constant, if not in daily use. Week- night services, at which we shall often unite in the voice of prayer and praise to the Common Father of men—week-night classes, at which will gather young men and maidens, who feel they have much to un-learn and still more to learn- Pleasant Evenings," at which music, speech, and song will, we hope, attract the young and old—God helping us, will often be held within its walls. We shall not keep the building for our- selves. If there is any movement which seeks to make men happier and better—even though it may not originate or be in any way connected with •Is' that we can by lending the schoolroom, it shall readily be placed at its service. Yet due caution will be taken, and our earnest endeavour will be for nothing to happen within its walls wludt wIll lead those who have given us their sympathy and support to regret the aid thus ren- dered. reference has already been made to some of the gifts received. Perhaps it will be as well to state that (iliellit ilig zg30 in small sums to be placed upon the memorial stone), we have re- ceived in gifts and promises nearly E700, of which R. 8. Hudson, Esq,, Chester, lias given £200, and S. Morley, Esq., M.P., Eloo. The total cost will lie at least i'1,700, so that a little over £1,000 ha.*vet to be raised. I need not say how very glad we should be if this sum were con- tributed in gifts and promises to-day. What is thus promised can be paid at the convenience of the donors, either at once, or in two or more in- stalments. It may be here mentioned that the gentleman who had secured for his own use the piece of Innrl adjoining our site, has, to his own inconvenience, offered to sell us a portion of the same, so that we may have a back entrance to the manse, and also may be able d, enlarge the schoolroom, should it ever he required. The trustees unanimously appreciate the offer thus kindly made, but have decided to wait until to- day tiefore saying Yea or Nay. If every donor could substitute guineas for pounds, or add one shilling to every guinea, slItftcient would be mied to secure this most important addition. The buildings will be completed in October next, and already we are cheered by the anticipated pre- sence and help of one of the merchant-princes of our land, the liberal friend of every good cause— Mr Samuel Morley, M. P. It need hardly be said how we rejoice that the memorial stone is to be laid by his Grace the Duke of Westminster.. The readiness with which our request was met has done much to increase the value of the kind- ness. It may perhaps be of interest if I mention that when the Congregational Church was built the late Marquis ot Westminster was not merely one of the first to help, but (with a single excep- tion) the largest donor and when we began our two-year struggle with the heavy L800 debt that threatened our extinction, it was from the Duke of Westminster that we received the first, and from Lord R. Grosvenor, the second, donation that led to our freedom. May their presence and help this day he the omen of similar success in this effort! Personally, this is a high and holy day with me. More clearly than ever do I see the good hand of God, not only in bringing me to labour in this part of His vineyard, but in keeping me here. On every hand, and from quarters least expected—kind, loving, practical sympathy has been shown, proving that though the labours of the past eight years have been far from perfect, yet they have not been in vain. Willingly would 1 go back and re-start my ministry if I could, so that its many mistakes might be avoided. Alas that cannot be done but gladly do I re-consecrate myself to the Master's service, and henceforth will seek not only to labour more earnestly for those who wait upon my ministry, but for the benefit of the town in which I dwell, and for the people among whom I live, whatever, may be their political party or their theologic creed. (Applause.) Sir Robert Cunliffe then said it was his duty as chairman to follow the statement which had just been made to them by their respected friend Mr Hooke. It was a statement which, on the whole, he thought was highly satisfactory, but in one respect it reminded him of a sermon which was once preached by a well-known minister in the West End, London, who began by saying, I want £ 1,000," and by the next Sunday he had got that £ 1,000. He (Sir Robert) hoped that would be the case with their friend Mr Hooke. (Applause and laughter). Mr Hooke had told them in his statement of the difficulties under which the Congregational de- nomination had laboured in Mold for a good many years past. It seemed the church was built about 14 years ago, and now they had ar- ri ved at the point at which they felt it necessary to erect both schools and a manse. The schools, above all things, seemed to be most needed for the purpose which they had in view, and he was sure that all present would feel a peculiar plea- sure and interest in the fact that the foundation stone would be laid by His Grace the Duke of Westminster. (Applause). He (Sir Robert) need not say more beyond reminding them that there was no good work in that neighbourhood which His Grace not only helped, but helped most readily and generously. (Applause). He could not help saying that lie agreed with Mr Hooke in one point, namely, that the schools might very often be beneficially employed for other purposes than the particular teaching for which they were specially intended. He thought they would be disposed to agree with him that in the evenings and on other occasions the con- venience whhh the school-room afforded might be often uHefdly and properly placed at the dis- posal of other meetings and other efforts which were intended, as Mr Hooke had said, to make men both happier and better. (Hear, hear). He thought if any such employment of the room were obtained, with due precaution and due dis- cretion, it was a point which was distinctly gained for society in general. (Hear, hear). With regard to Sunday schools, they were all aware that the country at large had fully accepted the principle of school boards, wherever there was a deficiency. But what followed? The religious teaching in school board schools, as they knew, was of a very slight character indeed. It was intended to be such as to awaken in no degree the hostility of any section of the Christian Church in this country, but if the religious teaching of the children was to be carried on effectually, it appeared to him to follow that each section should pay attention to its own children tt home tn(I amongst its own people, and therefore he thought it was highly desirable that schools of this kind should be erected and flourish amongst us, without distinction of any creed or denomination. (Applause). Upon all these grounds he thought the schools which were the object they were endeavouring to promote that day, appealed strongly to their sympathies. He did'nt know that there was any occasion for him detaining them any longer. He simply made this short appeal to them as Chairman, and he repeated the wish with which he began— that by Sunday next, or, let him say, by six months hence, Mr Hooke could say he had got his 1:1,000. (Applause). The Duke of Westminster, who was cordially received, next addressed those present. After some prefatory remarks, he said he was reading the other day a very interesting account of a de- putation to Lord Russell, on the 50th anniversary of the repeal of the Tests and Corporation Acts. It seemed to people in these days hardly con- ceivable how it was that only fifty years ago the Dissenters and Nonconformists of this country could have labored and lived under these disa- bilities. (Hear, hear.) He might say that these disabilities existed in his own lifetime. There were those who were not quite so old who could not remember these times. He could not re- member them, but there must be many persons present on the occasion who could remember them, and perhaps took some part in the effort to throw off these disabilities. (Hear, hear.) But they knew how long a time it had taken to get these disabilities removed—something like a period of forty years. In 1790 the first move- ¡ ment was made in that direction, and it was not till 1828 that these disabilities were actually re- moved for ever. They now lived in happier times and he did not suppose that a few years ago it would have been possible for many gentle- men present to have taken part in such a demon- stration as that in which they were engaged. He did not think they were the less good Church- men on that account. (Hear, hear.) He remem- bered in his own youth—whether the impression was derived from nursery associations when he was a Whig baby, he did not know—he was in the habit of looking on a Dissenter in very much the same category as a murderer, and on every Dissenting chapel as a perfect den of iniquity. (Laughter.) The Whig babies of a later genera- tion had no such views, but he could not answer for some of the Tory babies. (Renewed laughter.) Although these feelings were considerably modi- fied throughout the country, there were still some Tory babies who were growing up, he was afraid, in Tory ignorance, and who required to be converted, as he and others had been, as they grew up. (Hear, hear and applause.) The state of things was much better now than it was. No doubt there were other grievances which might be considered with a view to their removal; and if Mr Osborne Morgan were present he would, no doubt, have something to say on that subject. He was persuaded that these remaining grievances must inevitably fall before very long. (Hear, hear, and applause.) It gave him great pleasure to come there to support Mr Hooke in the under- taking in which he was engaged. It seemed to him that if the people of Mold wished to keep Mr Hooke amongst them it was only fair that they should provide a roof to put over his head, and he should be very glad if they could enable the minister to arrive at that happy and necessary result. (Loud applause.) Lord Richard Grosvenor, who was very cor- dially received, said that as another Whig baby somewhat younger in years than the <> last- (laughter)—he had entertained similar prejudices. Still he had changed, and was happy to say that in years gone by he had been able to do some- thing in his power towards the building of Mr Hooke's church, and he trusted that in the pre- sent instance they would not find the subscrip- tion list dragging its slow length along, as in some cases, for many years, but that another twenty-four hours would show a marked differ. ence in the amount contributed. In this country he believed there was one subject upon which they were all agreed, and that there was only a very small minority that would not subscribe to the fact that the children of this country should be educated in the truths of the Bible. (Ap- plause.) He believed the Nonconformists felt this question more strongly than almost any other denomination, and it was with that view- the freedom of education in the truths of the Bible-that their endeavours had been devoted towards the freedom of religion on every point. (Applause.) With that view they wished to build these schools; with that view they wished to keep Mr Hooke amongst them, and they all knew what he had done in Mold—(applause)— how he had not only laboured to build his church and the schools and manse, but how he had worked for the reading room and in the temper- ance cause; and they also knew that in whatever branch he had laboured he had almost always proved successful. (Applause.) It was need- less for him—(Lord Richard)—to point out the importance of educating children in the truths of the Bible. They saw in other countries the great spread of Socialistic ideas, and perhaps they had noticed that the ultra-Socialists always started as Atheists-the destroyers and pullers-down of every established religion. (Hear, hear.) Now none of those present would wish in any way to join themselves with that class, or to hold such ideas. (Hear, hear.) Therefore, basing their faith as they did on the Bible, and wishing to instruct their children in that faith, they should do everything they could to educate them in the truths which the Bible contained. (Applause.) Mr J. Scott-Bankes was then called upon. He said he represented the pure, true part of the Church of England—the broad part, which stuck to its principles and was prepared to join in every good work which sought to promote the good of the community. (Applause). He did not believe that Nonconformists arM Church people would come together before long, as was anticipated by many. They might exchange pulpits, but they would never compromise those differences which were ingrained in our life's blood. Still there were many points on which they could be thorough friends. They were there to show that the Church of England was ready at any moment to take up any good work by whomsoever promoted. (Hear, hear.) He didn't believe in education without religion. He wished Mr Hooke every success. With regard to the Nonconformists in Wales, he had the greatest respect for them, and Churchmen owed them a debt of gratitude, for if it had not been for their exertions there would hardly have been any religion in some parts of Wales. He be- lieved that religion was a far higher thing than anything that could be controlled by human 1 codes and human laws, and when they passed the narrow gulf, they would not be asked whether they were Nonconformists or Church of England. The poor and the rich must meet together here- after, and why then should they now be separat- ed by those little differences ? They had all got duties to perform. Let them perform these duties well, let everybody do as he believed in his conscience, and act a consistent and straight- fo,i?, ,,tr d course in the I)n, forward course in the position in life in which lie or she might be placed, and they would re- ceive their reward. (Hear, hear.) Mr John Roberts said that he was glad to have this further opportunity of expressing his deep interest in the movement for establishing or as in their case of extending English Nonconformist causes in Wales. They had reason to be thank- ful for the large measure of religious privileges enjoyed in the principality by those who under- stood the native tongue. Thanks to the self- sacrificing zeal of their Nonconformist fathers, and the continued energy and liberality of their people—adequate and suitable provision had now been made, not only in every district, but al- most in every hamlet, for the religious wants of the community. (Hear, hear.) As an instance of their working lie might say the denomination to which he, himself, belonged, the Calvinistic Methodists had now considerably over one thousand regular churches established in Wales, besides preaching-stations, and schools, and those Churches had an average of over one hundred coiiiiiiiiiiieant- the other religious bodies, the Congregationalists, the Wesleyans, and the Bap- tists, were in many districts at least equally numerous, and presented as a whole a force, the influence of which for good it was impossible to over-estimate. (Hear, hear.) But a new condi- tion was now introduced by the increased and still more largely increasing use of the English language in Wales, he would not dwell upon the possible advantages or disadvantages of that change, but in face of the fact they could not re- mind one another too often of the duty incum- bent upon them of providing for this new want. It would be a serious and difficult task, and he was glad to see the several denominations appearing to rouse' themselves for the work. They desired to keep up the strength ot JNoncontormity in Wales, not trom any selfish interests but because they believed that Free Churches were in themselves the best and certainly most adapted to the genius and the character of the Welsh people. (Applause). They were accustomed, and not without reason, to attribute the blessings they enjoyed and any virtues they possessed as a people, to a very large extent to the influence of the Noncon- formist pulpit and Sabbath Schools, which formed almost a special institution in the land, and they wished to retain it, and extend these good influences for the English as well as the the Welsh. They had not met there to parade their excellencies or to boast of their power, but as a layman, and speaking of such a crisis, he might be allowed to say that their Nonconfor- mity tended to make them the best and most peaceable of citizens—(loud applause)—and in support of that lie would appeal to the noble Duke. His Grace was the President of the Eastern Question Association, an organisation that had done more than any other to enlighten their countrymen as to the merits of this com- plicated question and to promote its peaceful solution, and lie would ask him whether in the prominent part, which as one of the natural leaders of the people—(applause)—he had taken in the movement, he had recei ved from any sec- tion so thorough and so enthusiastic support as from the Nonconformists of England, of Scot- land, and of Wales ? (Loud applause). He agreed with very many things that had been said by Mr Seott Bankes, though certainly not with all, but with him lie rejoiced to meet that day so many gentlemen and rev. gentlemen of different denominations, it proved that their common Christianity was stronger than their sectarian prejudices and it would be well for them oftener to meet thus together on the com- mon ground of Christian fellowship and Christian work. (Applause). Mr L. P. Jones moved a vote of thanks to Sir Robert Cunliffe for his conduct as their chairman. Mr W. C'atherall seconded the motion, which was carried by acclamation. THE LAYING OF THE STONE. At the conclusion of the luncheon the company adjourned to the site of the proposed school, where a large crowd had assembled. Here would, perhaps, be the place to state that, in ae- cordance with restrictions made by the trustees of the estate, the school had to be built at the back of the plot of ground, and at right angles with the church. The building is sixty feet long, and at the eastern end there will be two class rooms which will take up fifteen feet, leaving a room 45 feet long by about 20 for the main schoolroom. The manse fronts Tyddyn-street and the railwaystation, and willbeof two storeys. On the ground floor there are sitting and dining rooms, study, kitchen and offices, and on the second floor five bedrooms. It is expected the building will be completed early in October, when the opening services will take place. A platform had been erected at the western end of the new building, and the company having settled themselves thereon and in the enclosure between the walls, the Rev. T. Gasquoine, of Oswestry, gave out the hymn commencing 0 Lord, unless thou bless the plan," and then en- gaged in prayer. The Rev. D. B. Hooke then gave out the hymn-" Heavenly Father, send thy blessing, "which was sung. He then called upon the Rev. Dr Stoughton, who said he was very glad indeed to find that the friends at Mold had taken this step. Many years ago he remembered hearing of the erection of this chapel, when Mr Warlow Harry was then minister, and he recol- lected well the struggles through which that good man passed. He did'nt think he enjoyed such halcyon days as were now shining- around hid excellent friend Mr Hooke. He had heard so much respecting Mr Hooke's activity since he had been in Mold that he began to feel some- thing of a paternal interest on his behalf, and he must advise them to look carefully after him, and not allow him to exert himself too much. (Hear, hear.) In the present day agreat deal was said about the decline of Christianity—that Christianity was now becoming a very poor, feeble affair; that it was not now what it once was; that men had outlived it, and that they had no need of religion; they wanted something nobler, more sublime. But it seemed to him that Christianity had a great deal of strength yet; its advocates manifested a great deal of moral and spiritual power. What had been done in Mold was a proof of this and he would challenge those who were benevolent men, but who confined their benevolent activity entirely to scientific and literary matters • he would call them to bring forward proofs of the energy and zeal manifested by those sympathising with them and compare them with the energy and zeal manifested by those who still held to the glorious gospel of the blessed God. There was a power in the gospel to inspire and to sustain benevolent activity, which they did not find anywhere else. (Hear, hear.) The objects they had in view that day were, he thought, most admirable. They were providing for the comfort of their minister, and also providing for education, and for oJler useful objects. The schools which were about to be built would be chiefly for the purpose of re- ligious education, and he most heartily agreed with all that had been said with regard to the importance of religious education. There was a difference amongst Nonconformists as well as amongst Churchmen as to the best mode of carrying on education, but although lie didn't agree with all his brethren of the Nonconformist order, although he had not gone hand in hand with them in all their educational measures, he was quite prepared to maintain this, that those of them who had been advocates for secular edu- cation simply as supported by the State, he be- lieved were just as earnest as he or anyone else could be for the religious education of the people; only they would separate the one from the other and carry on one process of work in one place and the other process of work in another place. But their objects were in common, and they all of them felt the immense importance of a religiously educated society. For his part, he did not believe that mere secular education, apart from religious influence, would-he was pre- pared to maintain that it would not-secure the advantages which some supposed. He was not quite sure whether mere secular education with- out moral and religious influence might not in some cases be more mischievous than beneficial. He was quite sure that the religious influence must go with our secular education in order that it might prove healthy and beneficial. The schools would be carried on there for the re- ligious instruction of those who were e d ucated in secular ways in other places, and he fully agreed in what was said by Mr Morley-that this build- ing was to be devoted to other purposes besides those of education of the young-that those rooms were to be available for all kinds of literary and scientific and social purposes which were calculated to promote the welfare of the town and neighbourhood. He had always been an advocate, as a minister of the Gospel, for the cultivation of broad Catholic sympathies, not for confining their efforts entirely to that which was religious, but to extend their influence as far as ever they could, so as to follow their fellow men in the acquisition of useful knowledge and in the improvement of their social character. He was glad they were favored with the presence of so many distinguished persons, and they had also friends of different denominations there, and he would look upon their gathering together as something like a manifestation of religious union. He was a great ad vocate for union; in fact he was a very poor denominationalist; he did come forward as a thorough, hearty advocate of union. Though they might regard union in different ways, there was a Christian union really existing in spite of all their differences, for if they were Christians their differences lay all on the surface; they were one at bottom and one at heart; they trusted the same Saviour, they were imitating the same example, they were marching onward to the same salvation. They might have different opinions with regard to Church government, and the modes of worship, but in that which was essential to salvation they were all agreed and none of their differences could destroy this union. Then there was a union as some would have it- an outward uniformity in which all men should take the same views and worship in the same wrw. To him it was one of the great mysteries of the intellectual universe that they were so constituted that in some respects it was im- possible for them all to think alike. They could not all look at the same object exactly in the same focus of vision and as to perfect uniform- ity of belief and uniformity of religious practice, he believed that in this world it was a perfect impossibility, situated as they were and a great miracle must be wrought in the human race before any such uniformity could be secured as that which some seemed to be panting after. But there was another kind of union, and that was union in co-operation, union in carrying on benevolent and useful efforts, and they had a manifestation of that union that day. They were all delighted to see the noble Duke present. (Hear, hear). His Grace represented a communion to which many others present belonged. They rejoiced to hear him express his sympathy with them, and pee him take part in an object which they hoped was for tho spritual welfare of the neighbourhood. They were all one at heart that day in carrying out this good work. He believed that nothing was more calculated to promote kindly feeling amongst them than to meet together on such occasions and to exchange thoughts and senti- ments. How ir- gently did Nonconformists imagine the Strang !st things imaginable with regard to members of the Establishment, and so members of the Establishment who had very little to do with Nonconformists had very extra- ordinary ideas of what they were. But if they couid blow away those sectarian mists in which so many of them lived and moved and had their being, and saw one another as they were— Churchmen see Dissenters as they were, and Dissenters see Churchmen as they were, they would find that a great many whom they once regarded as enemies were true and faithful brethren and friends. In concluding with a powerful appeal for faith in the Gospel, Dr. Stoughton promised £ 10 to the funds. The second and third verses of the hymn commencing "Oh Lord of Hosts, whose glory tills," were then sung, after which the Rev. Roger Edwards offered up the Dedicatory Prayer. Mrs Hooke then presented to the Duke of Westminster a handsome silver trowel, upon which was the following inscription:—"Pre- sented to his Grace the Duke of Westminster, K.G., on the occasion of his laying the memorial stone of the Congregational School and Manse, Mold, May 20th, 1878. The Westminster coat of arms is above the inscription. Mrs Hooke, in presenting the trowel to the Duke of West- minister, said My Lord Duke, on behalf of the members and friends of the Congregational Church, Mold, I have the honor to ask your acceptance of the trowel, with which to lay the memorial stone of our school and manse. His Grace, then, in true workmanlike fashion, proceeded to lay the stone, in a cavity of which was placed a hermetically sealed bottle contain- ing a photograph of his Grace the Duke of West- minster, K.G., the Daily News, of May 20th; the IT rcxham Advertiser, of Saturday, May 18th; the English Independent, of May 17th; the North Wales Cowircoational Magazine, May, 1878; Manual of Mold Congregational Church of 1877, with roll of Church officers and members pro- gramme of the memorial stone laying sundry documents relating to the church, and portraits of the present pastor and his wife; also a copy of the first annual report of the North Wales Congregational Union. His Grace said he had great pleasure in being present and in taking part in this ceremony, and to assist in a very humble way in a very noble work, one which when completed would be a credit to the town of Mold. It would, he hoped, for many years continue to be part of a most useful institution to many hundreds of children. He had to congratulate Mr Hooke on the success of his work that day, and wished lie might be there for many years to continue his life of use- fulness, and that lie might reap his reward not only here but hereafter. He thought it only right that whenever a Churchman had the oppor- tunity he should come and assist his brother Nonconformists in works of utility and benefi- cence. Referring to the remarks of Dr Stough- ton regarding the feelings that were held by Churchmen some years ago as to Nonconformists, he was afraid they were not yet extinct, still he hoped as years went on they might be brought together, if not in absolute unity, as that was a a. impossible as lir btoughton said, at all events jn union in very many directions. (Applause.) He hoped that in a short time Mr Hooke would be able to raise the whole amount necessary to com- plete this excellent and useful building. He wished prosperity to the building, and hoped that trade might revive in the neighbourhood and beyond everything, that peace—European j peace—might be secured and if it were secured he thought it would be in some measure owing to the zealous promotion and speaking out and upholding of the great cause of peace in this crisis. (Hear, hear, and applause.) On the motion of Mr W. Armitage, J.P. (Manchester), a vote of thanks to the Duke of Westminster, K.G., also to Lord R. Grosvenor, was carried with three hearty cheers. His Grace and several ladies and gentlemen deposited gifts on the stone, but unfortunately a slight shower fell, which rendered the proceedings rather uncomfortable, and the benediction having been pronounced, the assemblage separated. SOIREE AND PUBLIC MEETING. At live o clock a soiree and public meeting was held in the Market Hall, which was very largely attended. Afterwards, a public meeting was held, which was fairly well attended. The chair was taken by Mr W. Crosfield, jun., of Liver- pool, who opened the proceedings with a humor- ous speech, in which he congratulated them on the great success which had been achieved that day. He was glad to know that the proposed building would not be entirely devoted for the use of the young, but that week-night services and meetings for all ages were to be held within it. Mr Hooke gave a short statement of the day's receipts. Among the donations given were the following :-His Grace the Duke of Westminster, £100 Lord Richard Grosvenor, 25,0 Mr W. Armitage, Manchester, C25 Mr R. S. Hudson, Chester, in addition to £ 200 already given £ 10 10s, Mr Hugh Mason, Ashton, S10 10s; Mrs Peters, Frondeg, E20 Miss Peters, R) 5s Mr W. Crosfield, senior, ?10 Mr W. Crosfield, jtinioi-, J:5 5s Mr P. B. D. Cooke, J65 Mr J. S. Bankes, £5 Sir R. A. Cunline, jEo Mr I. 0. Jones, Liverpool, E5; Miss Walkinshaw, £5; Mrs D. B Hooke, P,5 Mr W. Davies, solicitor, Holywell, R5 Mr Ald. Minshall, Oswestry, £5 Mr J. Evans, Pentre, £5 Mr H. Nottingham, £ o Misses E. and L. Griffiths, Tynewydd, £ 4 ]0s Mr E. P. Jones, Glanrafon, t3 Mrs Jones, Glanrafon, E2 Mr George Griffith, f2 2s Mr Allettson £2 2s Mr R. Roberts, painter, £ 2 2s Mr J. James, £22:3, with a large number of mnaller sums, making altogether R300, and thus reducing the estimated debt to about £ 700. Mr 1. O. Jones, Liverpool, then addressed the meeting, referring to the position maintained by the Nonconformists on the Eastern Question. The Rev. P. W. Darnton then delivered an address on the blending of conviction and culture, the unity of strength and beauty. The Rev. Mr Hooke read a telegram from Dr' William Rees, stating that owing to an attack of illness he would be unable to attend. The meeting was afterwards addressed by the Revs. T. Robinson, B.A., Hyde A. Francis, Rliyl I). Roberts, Wrexham (Welsh); Ellis Edwards, M.A., Bala F. Barnes, Birkenhead, and Roger Edwards, Moid, and closed with the benediction pronounced by the Rev. D. Roberts. CEFN AND REOSYMEDRE. VANDALISM.—Some evil-disposed person or persons, on Sunday night smashed the windows of the Ebenezer English Baptist Chapel. A re- ward has been offered for the conviction of the offender or offenders. THE EASTERN QUESTION. A general. com- mittee was convened on Monday, in Zion Chapel, with respect to the Eastern Question. The Rev Wm. Edwards, Baptist minister, presided, and Mr Edwin Hughes was secretary. There were nine churches of the district represented. The chairman said that the purpose of this meeting was to present Mr Gladstone with a memorial in which his great services would be acknowledged in the cause of justice, humanity, and peace during the present crisis. The warlike policy of the Government, as well as its conduct in em- ploying Indian troops without the consent of Parliament, was condemned in the memorial. It advocated the assembling of a Congress to consider the treaty of San Stefano, and a peace- ful settlement of all questions in dispute. It also expressed the anxious hope of the memorial- ists that Mr Gladstone would continue his efforts in the cause of peace, and that he would be blessed by Providence with health and strength to serve his country and the world for many years to come, as he had done in the past. The Rev J. H. Hughes, English Independent minis- ter, very warmly supported the proposal. The district of Cefn, Rhosymedre, and Cefn Bychan, was then divided into eight sections, and suit- able persons appointed to canvass for signatures to the memorial. The Welsh Calvinistic Metho- dists of Acrefair have undertaken to canvass for their district. ANNUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL.—On Sun- day, the annual Choral Festival of the Church Sunday Schools was held in Rhosymedre Church, the services being at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. As usual, the school children and choir were sta- tioned in the West Gallery, numbering alto- gether about 150. This year the church was profusely and tastefully decorated with flowers, the altar-table, pulpit, reading desk, gas pen- dants, galleries, &c., being floritlly adorned in a very pleasing style, a number of appropriate texts also finding a place among the flowers. The work-a veritable labour of love-was car- ried on by the teachers and scholars, nearly every child contributing flowers. The congre- gations at both services were good, especially in the evening, much interest being felt in the singing of the hymns by the children, which is the special feature of the festival. The morning service was intoned by the Rev W. Jones, and commenced by the Processional Hymn, "For- ward be our Watchword." The choral portion of the service was well sustained by the choir. The hymns were Nos. 392, 334, 274, 331, 3C6, Ancient and Modern, New Edition. The ser- mon was preached by the Rev Elias Owen, Dio- cesan Inspector of Schools, who based an inter- esting discourse on Prov. xi., 30, "He that winneth souls is wise." The evening service was intoned by the Rev Elias Owen, and was also choral. The hymns were Nos. 3H2 (as a Proces- sional), 178, 330, and 30. The preacher was the Rev 1). Howell, B.D., vicar of Wrexham, whose text was from Matt. x., 42, "Whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a. disciple, verily I say unto you lie shall in no wise lose his reward." The preacher's powerful sermon on these words was listened to with the utmost at- tention. The offertories amounted to over J!.7, and will be devoted to Sunday school purposes. In conclusion, we may add that the children sang their hymns very creditably, and the choir gave the choral portion exceedingly well, Mr Grimshaw presiding at the harmonium. The annual school treat takes place on July 1st. CORWEN. rroo 'T"'I 4 THE JiiiSTEDDVon.—Many will be glad to learn that the Great Western Railway will issue cheap excursion tickets on the 3rd of June, from Ruabon and intermediate stations to Cor- wen, and the Denbigh, Ruthin, and Corwen Railway will do the same from Denbigh. < BRITISH SCHOOL.—In accordance with the deeds, a meeting of the subscribers has been held to elect managers for the ensuing year. The Rev. J. Prichard was re-elected treasurer, Mid the Rev. W. Williams, secretary, who together with the following constituted the committee The Hon. C. H. Wynn, Revs. W. Richardson, H. C. Williams, J. Pierce, Messrs. 0. Lloyd, E. Jones, E. Evans, F. G. Jones, J. Griffiths, E. James, H. Morris (Rhuddfryn), T. Edmunds, S. Williams, J. Edwards, R. P. Roberts, J. Ro- j berts, J. Jones, and E. Williams. DENBIGH. DENBIOHSHIIIE INFIRMARY.—Report for the wee ending May 11th, 1878 IN-PATIENTS. OIT-PATIKNTS. Admitte(l.]O Admitted .T( Discharged. 11 Discharged. 27 Cured 5 Cured ?t Relieved. 2 Itelieve(I 4 Dead 1 Dead !n-egu!:mty. In-?uhirity. Ilatic Out-patients. 3 -Made In-patients 2 Iieinain in the house 14 Admitted since Jail. Ist oOfi Casualties. is R. MOKETON PRICHARI-), M.B., House Surgeon. THE BAPTIST CHAPEL.—A cordial invitation j has been given to the Rev. Thomas Thomas, of j Caerphilly, South Wales, and formerly of Quaker's Yartl to settle in Denbigh, and that gentleman has accepted the call and commences his labours there on the first Sunday in June. We hear that Mr Thomas is an acceptable preacher in English as well as Welsh. TEMPLAKY.— On- Tuesday the officers of the Caledfryn Lodge (Welsh) visited the Victoria I Lodge (English) in their new lodge room, Vale- street, and were invited to occupy the chairs of the latter lodge. Several speeches were de- livered and thanks for the visit mutually ex- j changed. It was a very pleasant evening, and one was re-obligated. ] THE GAS WORKS.—Extensive alterations are; I going on at the gasworks by which coal can lie run in and unloaded from the railway, and other improvements made for the cheaper production of gas, so that in time we may hope to have some reduction in the price of that useful article. A new and convenient office for gas and water has been opened in Vale-street, just opposite Grove House, where Mr Vaughan Jones continues to direct the affairs of the gas and water companies. DEATH OF MR D. P. WILLIAMS. — Our obituary records the death of Mr Daniel Parry Williams, of High-street, Denbigh, which took place very suddenly on Monday morning. Mr Williams had been to Capel Mawr twice on Sun- day but feeling unwell he stayed away in the evening and becoming worst. Dr Hughes was called in early in the morning but without avail, he died about nine o'clock, leaving a wife and six children, the oldest of whom, William, is now in Australia. Mr Williams was an active man, he was a director of the Korth] )enhigh- shire Building Society, and a Guardian of the poor, in the latter capacity he was also a favorite of the poor whom he always befriended as much as possible. He was also a very active politician, being closely attached to the Liberal party and for some years had the care of the register of voters. On Thursday week he attended an ex- amination at the Capel Mawr and the paper he then put in was considered one of the best in all the county of Denbigh. The funeral took place at Eglws Wen on Thursday, and was largely! attended. BOROUGH POLICE COURT, FP.IDAV.-Be- fore the Mayor (Aid, T. Gee), Dr. Turnour, Mcasrs. J. Williams Lloyd and T. Evans. Il/f/hway Offences.—Robert Jones, was charged by Mr W. D. W. Griffith, Garn, with riding a horse on the highway and not keeping his own; side. Mr James, Llanrwst, appeared for de-1 fendant, and contended that the section under which the information was laid, could only apply to funous driving, and he was not charged with i that. The Bench decided to hear the case.—Mr Griffith said he was driving home in a pony i chaise, and at the top of Henllaivstreet he met! three men riding on cart horses. Defendant was on the right hand of the party, and they parted, f.nd defendant, R. Jones, went to the right side of the road and the other two kept on the left side, but rode side by side and parallel with the defendant, thus witness was compelled to drive between them. Then David Davies suddenly turned his horse square across the road, and the shaft collided with his horse's hind quarters, and that broke the shaft. Witness' mare broke the other shaft and the traces, and he with his wife was shot clean over the splashboard into the road, and the mare ran home at full gallop. The men went on and pulled up about 70 yards ahead, and witness overtook them. The two charges were now taken together, and David Davies now stood up. Witness, continuing his evidence, said that when he got up to D. Davies, he said "What do you want with me ?" He afterwards gave his name, but neither of them returned to render any assistance. Mr James cross-examined Mr Griffith at some length.— John Salisbury, coachman, said the pace was 3 to 3i miles per hour, and the horse was a slow one.—Mr James contended that it was wrong in Mr Griffith to attempt to drive through the men, as they were coming quietly-he admitted that the horse ridden by D. Davies was frightened II and swerved, but it was in consequence of Mr Griffith driving quickly. He called the third man, whose name was also Robert Jones. He deposed that he was with the other two men riding a horse, and Robert Jones was on another, but that was gone out of the road, lie had turned the corner. Mr Griffith was driving at the rate of three miles in a quarter of an hour. He was going as fast as he could, but it is a strange thing to me." He had met the defendants at Llansannan and Llangerniew. Cross-examined by Mr Griffith Was nearer here when the ac- cident took place. and was before D. Davies about 15 yards. He had ridden eight miles in forty minutes once, and Mr Griffith was driving as fast as he could.—By the Bench D. Davies' horse was six years old but had not been ridden before. The three never did ride abreast, D. Davies was behind.—Mr Ellis, labourer, Hen- llan-street, said he was standing in his door, and saw Mr Griffith coming up the street, the three men were coming quietly to meet him. They were riding one before the other, that is the two first were riding abreast and they opened. D. Davies was six to seven yards behind the other two. D. Davies' horse did turn from fright, he was a little fresh, and the carriage was coming fast. D. Davies did try to keep his horse to the side there was not room for the carriage to pass when the horse turned into the road.—Cross- examined by Mr Griffith, without alteration.— By the Bench Robert Jones was opposite Wm. Hughes' shop, which is opposite the wide space, and David Davies was behind. The Court was then cleared. On re-assembling the Bench said, they had decided to put the legal questions on one side, and on the merits of the question they had decided to dismiss both cases. JDo;>g.—John Davies, Tancloclity, Henllan, for not taking out a license, was fined 2os: Lewis Jones, Wilkin, Henllan, 25s; Peter Williams, 25s; William Roberts, Love-lane, 25s; Robert Roberts, It), Park-street, 25s. School Board Ca.cs.-In these cases the Mayor did not sit. Catherine Evans, Henllan, was summoned for not sending her boy. She pleaded poverty. Ordered that the boy must go to school regularly.—William Jones, Frame- lane, Henllan, for not sending the boy to school. Order made.—Margaret Jones, Top Shop, Hen- llan, for her boy. She said she had four, and having no father she could not afford to keep him at school. Ordered to send him to school. DOflS at Large.—John Lloyd, Bull Hotel, was summoned by Police-sergeant Lewis, for having his (log at large, contrary to the order of the Town Council.—John Armor, Royal Oak, said he had done what he could to keep his dog in but it had escaped.— Thomas Howard, Hall-square, had also done all he could to keep his dog in, and could not deny that it might have been at large. —Jane Edwards, Red Lane, said her dog went to chapel after her daughter, but Police-sergeant Lewis said the dog was at large on the Monday, and could not then have been going to chapel; in fact, that the dog was not so religious as he seemed.—Henry Davies, stationer, Vale-street, said he relied upon the order, which said that the police "shall detain the dog," and lie called upon the police to produce the dog, which they had detained. This, of course, could not be done, and Mr Davies objected to the summons as well as to the fact that his dog really was at large.—William Edwards, grocer, Vale-street, said his dog was only in the condition of others. He objected that another dog had not been sum- moned, for Police-constable Simpson said the dog was on its master's door-step, but Mr Edwards' was down the street.—Robert Owen, High-street, could not account for his dog being at large.— Hugh Hughes, draper, High-street, said he had no dog. Police-constable Jar vis proved that a white dog was on his premises, and that it went abroad. o Mr Hughes I have given that dog away some time ago, and you can poison him if you like. I can go now; I've been here long enough," and then he walked out of court. The Bench told a policeman to ask Mr Hughes to come back, because Mr Lloyd, seeing Mr Hudies walk out, had asked to go, and others did the same. Mr Hughes sent word by the police- man that he would not come. The policeman was then sent to inform Mr Hughes that the Bench were unwilling to compel him and hoped he would come. In the case of Ellis Williams, draper, Crown-square, P. C. Jarvi s said he saw a small smooth terrier dog which belonged to Mr Williams loose in the High-street, and in answer to Mr Williams said he did not see anyone with the dog, but he did not know Mr Williams' ap- prentices.—Mr Minshall, the Crown Hotel, was also summoned and did not appear, and it was stated that no notice had been taken, but the dog continued to be at large. The bench having con- sidered the cases, decided to fine Mr Lloyd, Mr Armor, Mr Henry Davies, Mr Howard, Mrs Edwards, Mr William Edwards, Mr Ellis Wil- liams, and Mr W. Owen Is each and costs, Mrs Minshall 2s 6d and costs, because no notice ap- peared to have been taken of the order, and the Mayor asked where Mr Hughes was. Mr Hughes: I'm here, your Worship.—The Mayor Under the circumstances, as you say the dog is not yours, we have decided to dismiss the "ase; Hit we sent for you because we think some respect is due to the Court.—Mr Hughes You sent to compel me. I come here on compulsion.—P. ( Jarvis No I told you that the Bench would be obliged to compel if you did not come.—The Mayor We hoped you would not compel us to use force, and as you were summoned the best you could do was to stay till the decision u .is given, out of respect to the Court. Mr Hityhes: I know that, Mr Gee. I've no disrespect to the 1 .L u_J' Bench.-The little scene tnen terminaieu, ami Mr Hughes left the Court. J Drink, < £ •<—Elias Roberts was fined Is and costs or seven days for drunkenness, and E(lwanl Roberts, who did not appear, had a warrant issued. Isaac Jones was fined 10s unrl costs or 14 days for refusing to quit the Druid Inn, as re- ported last week. William Evans, Copry, was tined Is and 7s Od costm for drunkenness. The. License of the Talbot Hotel was transferred from Mr Sharp to Mrs Broom, and the Bench hoped she would continue to conduct it as re- spectably as it had been. The license of the Catle Arms was transferred from Thomas! Jones, the present tenant, to Thomas Jones, Bryn Henllan, and he was warned to ta.ke care of the house. | Assault on a Woman.—Evan Evans, P:,rton Ilall, was summoned for assaulting and kicking j Mary Roberts. He admitted it, but in the evi- deuce wished to show that she was drunk. It appeared that the complainant and her husband went to the defendant for their wages for work done in the market, and defendant, who always wears thick boots, took hold of her by the arm and kicked her, and thumped her till she was black and dropped down fainting, and could not walk. The Bench told him he was liaMe to be ifiie(i 95, or to -o to gaol without a fine, but they would make it only 10s and 10s costs. COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY. —Before Mr W. D. W. Griffith, Mr Oliver Burton, and (Jol. Humberston. Dtxjs without Licenses.—Robert fiali.-hury, Twysog, fined 25s.—Chas. Anderton Timmis, Eriviatt Hall, fined Davies, V/aen -),-i. J o jn I)avie.9, Vawr, Henllan, 25s. br — Ed. Williams, Llandyrncg, fined 10,; and 12s (id costs. Anti-Hchool Children.—Jane Williams. Water- street, Llansannan, was summoned by the St. Asaph School attendance Committee for not sending her boy to school. The Bench made the 1 usual order.—Similar order made againgt Moses Williams, Coger-street, Lansannan. HOLYWELL. MR JAMES WILLIAMS, Castle Hill, has been 1 appointed certifying surgeon under the Factory Act. in this district, in the place of the late Mr Vickers. NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK.—Mr T. Luther Jones, of Broil Holway, who for some years past has been the courteous and obliging accountant at the Holywell branch of the National i'rovin- eial Bank, has been promoted to the position of assistant manager of the Bank at Bangor. Mr Jones' townsmen and friends, whilst regretting his departure from the neighbourhood, will re- joice to hear of his well merited promotion to an ottice of such high trust and responsibility. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHINCH.—The anni- versary services in connection with the English Congregational Church, were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. J. D. Riley, on Sunday. At the morning service, each member of the School car- ried or wore flowers, and the Rev. Mr Riley I pteached an appropriate sermon to the young from the words He cometh forth like a flower" (Job xiv. 2). In the afternoon a catechetical ser- vice was held, when each class was examined by the Rev. Mr Riley, the superintendent of the school, and the answers given by the scholars were most satisfactory. There was a large con- gregation in the evening, and the Rev, Mr Riltv preached asermon to parent from Exodusxiii, 14.— Audit shall be when thy son askcththeein time to come, saying, What is this that thou siialtsay unto him, By strength of hand the Lord brought us out from lgypt, from the house of bondage." COUNTY COURT, MONDAY.—Before Horatio Lloyd, Esq., judge. The cause list contained 150 plaints and 21 summonses after judgment, besides several cases in equity. The chief case* were the following ;— Male of the GoodicM of « Simjcon's Frail in.— Mr J. _H. Wol. ten holme, surgeon, Rhyl, sued Mrs Alice Davies, the representative (,f the late Mr J. C. Davies, M.D., of this town, to recover the sum of £;;0 under the circumstances detailed I)c,low.Ilr Louis was for plaintiff, and Mr V. Davies defended. Mr Louis said that up to the year ■ IS11 the plaintifr was in practice as a surgeon a.t HoJyw ell, and held several public appointments, r lie was one of the medical officers of the Holy- well Union, public vaccinator, and a surgeon to a colliery, some mines, and friendly societies. Mr Wolstenholmo made up his mind in ly.71 to go to Rhyl to reside, and he then arranged with I)r Davies that he would use his interest and in- tiuence that he (Dr Davies) should have the ap- pointments lie held, subject to the payment of a sum to lie agreed upon afterwards. That ar- rangement was made and carried out in all its eelltial, excepting fixing what the sum was to he, and the appointments were obtained by Dr. Davies through the interest and innuence of the plaintiff. The salary of medical officer w?s i'35 a-year, as (public vaccinator, t-10, and for examining and reporting lunatics—lie was happy to say there was not many lunatics in Holywell — £ 3 10s a moiety of the salary as medical officer to Mostyn Colliery, £ 35 surgeon to the Foresters' Club, £15; another Foresters' Club, £ 10, and then there was the Oddfellows' Club and surgeon to Holway Mine, and other appoint- ments which made up a total of £ 175 a-year. Dr. Davies got these appointments from 1872. The. usual way in which the amount to be paid was com- puted wasbytakingthe amount of theemolunients of the offices for one year, but the necessity for that had been done away with, as the pbintitf only eltiined 1:50, so as to bring the matter into that court. On the 27th of May, 1874. he (Mr Louis) wrote to Dr Davies calling upon him to carry out his engagement, or to name his solicitor who would receive process on his behalf. No reply was received to that letter, but he should first say that on the 20th of August, 1873, the plaintiff, being anxious to avoid litigation, wrote to Mr Davies (solicitor) asking him to speak to Dr. i Davies on the matter, and stating that he had been treated in so unprofessional a manner that j he was resolved to bear it no longer, and if Mr Davies could effect an amicable arrangement between them he should be glad. No reply was received to that letter. In the early part of 1874, lie entered a plaint, in that court for the recovery of the money, and lie thought it was very much in the form of the pre- sent action. Mr Davies, who then appeared in the case, gave notice under section 3u of the Act j of 1850, objecting to the jurisdiction of the court. The necessary bond ? a? t?ven by the defendant, and the proceedings in that comt were stayed. He should contend that it was then for the de- fendant to have removed the case to a superior court, but he did not do so, and from J-alv 1>74 nothing had been done up to the present time, Dr. Davies had since died and letters of admini-1 stration had been taken out.—Mr Davies replied l that in the case entered in 1874 a bond was given by Dr Davies, and lie should contend that this was the same case arising out of the same cause of action, although the name of the defendant i had been altered.—Mr Louis I say that it is a fresh action.—Mr Davies contended that the pro- ceedings being taken in 1874, and objection then made to the jurisdiction of the court, and the necessary bond entered into, the jurisdiction of I the court had gone altogether, inasmuch us this was not a case pending but one of concurrent jurisdiction. It was the duty of plaintiff, and not of the defendant, to have commenced another action in a superior court.—The matter was argued at some length, and ultimatelv his Honor said he was disposed to think with "Mr Davies that inasmuch as this was the same .subject matter, as in the previous case, he was bound to regard that notice and that the present proceed- ings should be staved.—Mr Louis intimated that he should apply for a mandamus calling UlJdU the court to hear the case. Curious Case.—Mr John Lewis, of Mold, sued Mr Thomas Jones, of Ffynnongroew, to recover the sum of £ 8 10s. Mr P. Mwyndeg Evans, for plaintiff, said that a number of wheels and other goods were sold by plaintiff to the defendant for the sum of £ 13 10s. A sum of £5 was paid on ac- count at the time, and he now sued to recover the balance, which was to have been paid within a week of the time of purchase, and that period had long since passed. The plaintiff supported the opening statement made by his solicitor, and on cross-examination by Mr William Davies (who defended), he denied hiviii- azlce(I Mr Jones to take the goods, as he had no place to put them when he was leaving the Swan, Mostyn. Mr Jones did not reply that he did not want them, nor did he (defendant) say that he would leave the goods there. He could not read, but he put his cross on a stamp in receipt of the 1:5. He was not aware that a memorandum on the receipt stated-" The balance to be paid when the above goods are sold, and the above amount covered." He was not aware of the contents of the receipt, and would swear he had not signed a second document produced. Some other persons being present when the transaction took place, the case was adjourned for them to attend the court. Disputed Sale of Bottles.—Mr Michael Cuddy, of Holywell, sued Mr William Latham. general dealer, Chester, to recover the sum of L3 lls 0d for 142 dozen bottles sold and delivered.—Mr William Davies was for the. plaintiff, and Mr Mason, Chester, defended.—In detailing the plaintiff's case, Mr Davies said that the defend- ant called upon the plaintiff and inspected some bottles he had stored on his premises, which lie afterwards agreed to buy at sixpence a doyen, the plaintiff to deliver them at Holywell station, to be forwarded by truck to Chester. The plaintiff carried out his engagement, but shortly afterwards he received an intimation from the Railway Company that the bottles had been re- fused. He saw the defendant afterwards, who stated that lie was over-stocked, and that lie would take the bottles in about a week or .-o. He repeated that promise a second time, but eventually he repudiated the r.greemellt altogether. The plaintiff forwarded 142 dozen bottles, and the only reason they could give why the defendant had not carried out his bargain was that the description of goods had reduced ■ very much in price since the contract was made. —The plaintiff was called, and deposed in evidence to the truth of the statement made by his solicitor.—Cross-examined by Mr Mason You agreed to send Mr Latham champagne, wine, porter, and claret bottles ?—Plaintiff They were a mixed lot.-Anv medicine bottles —No.—Any pickle bottles —There mav have been.—Are pickle bottles generally sold at six- pence a dozen?—They may be more.—I do not want any supposition. Do you get sixpence a dozen for pickle bottles?—I have sold them at oightpenee, but the price of hottles has come down since then.—When did Mr Latham see these bottles?—He saw the goods a fortnight before I sent the gnollH off.—Is it a fact that you sold him porters, wines, and claret? at six pence a (!oxen.—Xn, they wen1 i mixed, and there were ginger beer bottles amongst j them.—On your hommr, ?ver,3 they not to he por- t. J ter?, wines and carets ?—There were some o" each.—Did Latham tell yon to send two tons of them !—Xo.—How many of the lot you showed him did you send ?—All.—On your oath.- Y eH. -Yoti saw the bottles in Chester Station ?— Y es, j and f said to Latlmm, where is the quantity of bottles gone if this is all that remains? When we were there there were not more than ten dozen bottles.—You say you sent 142 dozen, and now you say there were only a few dozen thereI asked Latham where were j nIl the bottles ?one if tJ,:t was,- j remained for there was il( )tli"i;),All i there. He said he did not knowAjn hisHonor,pIaintiH' said he had bw.n tr. champagne bottles "d and 10?! a .? ;?'f.f ???n??????h????t?????.?"?-i!)? dozen or ¡{lIlger 'PI'I' lilt t! lJ"<¡'kPt I':  ?nne down.-?h- ?t:t.on W:]j ,j ,,jy 1],11 'a* ¡ b 1 f "Ofl' beer' bottk • • Hlais. ]0d a dnzcn tiff I am open to ?iv?inm Cd a doz^' (-¡'Jab, the prices have come dowii. I ':J.hitk'( ,J said he remembered heM'in? a c.,j,y ..?'f.? tween plaintiff and defendant in tliV i "?' a.!i<l <'t:fen'):?.t in t ) ?;"?'"?.. j warehouse about bottles. few of the bottles would )if?.?. II were "rem:y, awl pJamtIfr t,,)d LII'I 1.11 tll tI." i were greasy, and plaintiff told Limtotu r" ?'ut,and he would :d!')w f;,r ti xS'Vt ti ?Md about plc!d? bottles.—Jlr ;l,í: \t the court for the ddence, and calk-il A[w' who s:nd lie was a marine store dealer at < ''r. who ¡;ai,l ]¡ was a w::mr,lC ,t',re (! :a]ef at (\'}:I, and dealt in porter, wine and beer )? :1.:1', ? wft.s not true that t1w lJ]'ie{' o[ h,tt]e, i,'i ,• It —He came to Holywell in July, pj-j.' ,J !l, ;n. tiff showed him a bout 50 or ,1I)Z'}>i:.i. tJ "Iowe( IlIn a }/'lI ;¡ 01' 1;lj '¡II%en "1: porter and claret Lotties, ai)>' i. kind of h.?ttlelco];?t." IP; toidiJl!^ if he could ?et two ton. of thwn h? '?' them. ('nthe20U) November he i':Ρ tht 11 tl'tlt'!{ IIf I ",ttJr> CIII)¡':I!I"'¡ t" ¡ J', "I.¡'!I- that a truc k of bottles consigned t„ 1&» C hester station, and hcwent ?h.r.;?.jt)'??' <' H!)]o?d them. He found that il;e chiefly pickles and mcdicimvdiicli'" "rt would buy. lie then refused to and he wrote to plaintiff stating t)?,t ti' till: were of nouseto him, an> "t!re () no l:: to UB!, :lYH \r(' rttu;'jr) ,b tn!ck containing nothing but iii-.<i;a'iiefl )?' He heard nothing further fi,r a or so, until the Railway'! formed him that the bottles hV" 1.. <'h a?ain sent to est?)-. ¡illd u t" wrote a second tmw t" plaintiff t him that he Iwd better send f" tht-m. p "'?' 1 I t" tJ "t., wards saw p alii IiI on the ro:u? a».d s;!o!;ef, I 1 !lIJ\¡ but denied having hud the e;.ir.rsati.!n by the witness <?d);?!?r.—Th ,!n!)? W:! (') ¡ }' } 1 ¡¡¡¡iI' carter, lester, K?id he had iM.twl b, ":I bottles at Chester ,tati(?!1. '?i?-))?tt)?<. ttt • ""its, very greasy and dirty, an.] nU "ort". "err creasy awl dirty, ah.) fitL? ?M said they were of no good to }n:n, Tlnrv "?N tt medicine bottles, smail sauce buttles. a-J?Nt' bottles. In ansu'ertnMr D?vi.?. wiWtJu  there were a few porter, wine, .„j ?).? p ^^1 ""I '0 bottles, about two or t Lifc Jnx?) ?u ? ??M Deakin, foreman of the ,?00'? y??j (., ?? ??t ,J, tl station, said lie had discharged the truck 'a bulk of the bottles were pickles. 1„'1''  Mr Da.vn.?, w;tne? said the l«,ttk- Lf,  the yard, t?d he could now carry .? lib ha, ?t tliat were lett. 1-it (iiii ii(It I ¡ I l' ¡"'f more than four dozen black them. —Mr T. Campling, l-fV' well station, deposed to having iriveii n/C' t defendant of the truck of bottl- b,-i::g —His Honor gave judgment for defendant. A ("ollif" Chtim.—James Whiting v Tji ■ Bettisfield Colliery Company. Liiiiitf;<l.i'll' plaintiff in this case, who was ,•••.presented 1. Mr P. Mwyndeg Evans, sought to r..covtr thesiiii Bettisfield ( oliiery < 'ompany, for ivlw:a Mr\V Davies appeared. The facts of the ea-e, l-rieH r stated, were that the plaintiff and hi; took a. contract to v.-ork in the colliery nt ;l. toil for coal raised, on condition thai if th-v :;j'j' not "earn wages th'dr receipt- should up to 4s a day. They failed to make this ri:ntv and on this account £ 3 12s was chmmM;. n-J. ther sum of was ciaiiikd as havinc deducted from plaintiffs earnings. Fur tliedt- fence, the agreement to make up tlie liien's v.v.& to 4s u day was entirely repudiated. It stated that had they continued to work iv-r'.Lr: they would have earned much n;ore than I they lost time, and on some «.-crasions adviir.i- were made to them. When they absented ;a. selves from work, other men Were put to their place, and on one occasion the plaintiff i- ceived, through a mi-take, tiie sum -,f is earned by other men, and this was dedn. from his iiext earnings. Several witnesses ve> examined, and ultimately liis Honor gsve jiii II ment for the defendant Company, with costs. OSWESTRY. THE AMERICAN' enters vi>it.-I the frnrn Saturday, and gave good performance. A of the Cemetury i.:is been allotted for the interment of Catholics, ill a few day- will be consecrated. THE lorn S.R.V.—At the amsr.al mKinj;>i this Corps, the following ineiubers received set- vice stars :— Pri vate Lnianuel Williaiu- l..yeaK Private E, Richards, 15 years Colom-.Se.uv: Lyndom, 15 years (^uartermic-W-Sergeant A.• i ridge, 15 years: 1'ri .1. -1 );t-, 7,t?. it) Private E. Hughes, 5 yel" J.?nce-Curj?r?). Tomkins, 5 years; Private P. <?Iynt),?Y.?: Private W. Day, 5 years Private W. Duvitv years: J?U)CH-<'?i'p"r:d j-J..font 5 years. THE OSWESTKY DISPESSAIIY. — The unnJ meeting of the subscribers to the Dispells.r. was held on Friday we^-lc, when were present: The Mayor (Mr John Thc.ma-1, Mr T. P. Parry, Mr Thomas Miix. Mr David Roberts, and Mr J. Abell. Thvre- port and statement of accounts were udoptnlat.il ordered to be printed and circulated amon;t;.t subscribers. The retiring members of the f mittee, the Rev. W. Howell Evans, Mr Ti:u> Minshall, Mr Edward Shaw, and Mr Jatur! Barnes were re-elected. THE SMITHKIKM).—On Wednesday, then- x* again a first rate supply of stock at the amtl n. Some of the prices for bullocks were frniii :• £ 29. Messrs T. and W. Whitfi. Id s(il(l" i ori and cah'e- a,ud 43S sheep and pi?s. ?" Pu?h, Stakes, and Owen, 08 cattle and cJu-, Mid 211 .?heep and pigs. Mr Samuel HickeiM!, o3 cattle and calves, and 104 sheep and pig-IMI Mr J. C. McKie, who had some splendid fat bullocks for sale sold o3 cattle and calVK ami 104 sheep and pigs, making the .tal for the week of 1241 animals sold under the hammer. DEATH OF THE REV. 1). EVASS.—With re-tet We record the death of the Rev. I). Evsns. iiuitte of the Welsh Church, in thi.-town. Mr fellK died oil Monday at th, house of his brotiid1. the Rev. T. Evans, vicar of l.lanrliysted, near Aber- ystwith. Mr Evans was educated at Liun;*M; and after being ordained by the Hi-lup ft. Asaph, was appointed curate of Colv.*vn. iUMl subsequently of Llan-ilin. In January, IXj_. he succeeded the llev. W. Williams in the W,1,]¡ curacy of Oswestry. Mr Evans very preacher, both in aiitt faithful discharge of his duti«>- ami his ciiMssd gentle demeanour, he had during Lis shcrt resi- dence here quite won the of Ili, !)?t ¡¡Ir, especially of the poor amongst tl.eni, au l expected death will cause them sincere LEfAL Hoxorits.—The list of swee<trfl rsn- didates at the Ea ter examination tor adiai>»i"B as solicitors has just been pnbli.-iied. Ji!•«:««■• Henry Pugh, of < (swestry, who served hi- nt'.k- ship to Messrs Min.-halis ;ilio Parry Jo;ii' i ■ Oswestry, stands at the head of the list, i, fore recommended for honorary distinction, ;•■} receives the prize of the H.insurable Society •" Clifford's Inn, and the prize ot the Law Society. There were !•>'•> candidates, j* whom 115 passed. Mr P igu.- position r*. head of the list i- an extremely creditable I]' I t f t' ("I èí'peera Y in the circumstances of the c,?t  t!,e lit W,)Il N..ith"llt tile ]']' ft 't 'I t 'I"l'I"J !mu).?" which is so o f ten resorted t4ii having prepared himself !th.;exa!Ut.?' THE ('Ht UCA Mis-iox.vin' !SonKTY.IL? J I 'f 't' n'I" nual sermons on behalf of this Society preached o?Snndtty, at St Oswald's Cbr.nii. I' '1". 'I j' ht the?ev. d. ???v??dhtTn??????? the Rev. T. Bliss, Association ?-eretary collections at St. Oswald's amounted audatTniui.vto t?, i 1h 1. AsenuMi V.*t?l; beached iu Maesbury School iL.useo'.?'? !ever.h? by the Rev. F. CashtL The ?' 1 !I' pnh]ie ine&t.h?wa.s he!d on Monditv w J'1 National ?I.ooh.oO.n. Mr'?1? 1????' I 'rl'idcd :m d then' were also on the |iiiU'|1' 'II' I" I, "101' the Rev. W. Howeil Eva?s, the liev. 1.' ;a ■ the Rev. J. Salwey, and the Kev. l- '1'1 I ¡t 'I ¡'ll'C' ,,1'- è T here was a very good attendance. were deHvered by t?ie :Lill, tllc RF\.nu:0 .1:1. -11 Sm WATKINV BJUT;H»AY.-T1W VMP rang merry peals on Wednesday m the lmtluby of Sir W?tkui Will™- • Hart., LP, CORRECTION.—In our report 1\11::10", School Board last week, we ,-tated tllia-■ .would lIe required for this )1 should have been £ 1 b'50. Pui'H. TEACHERS' Fx unx"TlO -'j'he o.l,1 ce?nfXMinn?tt.m ..f pupil tochers t".k )j ill the National Schools on Satunhu, L'W ?bythe?evJ.Dix?n?-?.'r!.??t?'?;?. four candidates present, lmt the re?utt ?. he known for some time. AccII JET HOSPITAL.—The -ccretary..?? led.?. with thlmb the f.??vi".? ''??"J. !W?sh V'?tcyan Chapel, Ac-?.t?r.'? Presbyterian Sunday f;cholli. (;1'1\(>" !i, \k: i ley an'Methodist Chapel, Cefn D\'l'hl1I ,:ï: I (, workmcH at Cefn Freestone (I;lrrit'" !:1 J\ ::1': under?n'und workmen at i"?-'<y"?t?'' £15. "'1 THE FAIR.—The ?r:?- fair took t nesd?v. ?nd was modfr?t?h' huge. I l how ?f catt l e, 1, f t" 1 I' .lll'I"I' "01 I" 0 ea were sold from .tl1 1 ('.w.?with c.df.?w s.d <?!H.? calving heifer, 112 to ?'< ?'?rM)'? no ?? ?;: sucking pi?. 10s to ]Ss; store pipi There was the u.-u:? influx of visitots- T?u-Acci))!?T.-<'nS:?!rd.yJ"?-'? t fI'riL' Phiil;?.? cab driver at t)? ,nll;' ,r! 1 oteJ, oil returning !i"?"\ ??dci?i? '? ;), IllS tmll, :lllll hi'lIk, hi.. It'" 1 th.' knee, ?. histr?.,Md th,' :I!e?. was soon afterwards t?k.t?t??'.c)ttL,:?, .t I 1 t   ;t?!, where be was well .tended ?.,? !?d.?ti.un, .u.:<H? ?!???' 114:1 Oil: :\I) 'I ).n.Y.IIIl'l: v,ml, ('>!¡::II'Y ,i,¡,J I 'I" 1 '[ '} \\J¡, Thursday, Muy ?Cd). when (.?i?-r.?) '???'  l-e distributed to the corps, i"?'? „ri. L "1\ 1,. 1 .I" t<-r?. Tames Farm, -? p.m., slM ;• day, June 3rd. in order to go to halt. •- ?.'?). Wrexham. Non-commi-- .ned ot^>> r? w;11 parade i:i (iluiganvy caps, =- ^«■ tl(f w'd)piu'dc i:) (.!?.?.T? ?'?' slone I ofifcer* in forage c:v>s and j;i The second <.h.dlcu? c.?r ??,? dull which w????y'? ?"?'??,,n !]<wh.?))inthc shop window pi>T, London H<)'.?c. Ruabon.. S"ll XCE CLARES. -T——?"??.('j?:  .'1'" ¡ t.??  C l ass, which has bee;; co;;ductef t- ,„h ,,r> seMon by Mr Joh'? Fare, '1':1" e:II,I" 1' fI P. ?hursd.?y evcn!n.? THE -VL*1' 0^,1,■(> I f I ffI),).' under the supenntend "f '?t" "f? .j.?..?)" Committee, ?.. thc1:cY?. T'?.? i?,h?s .t..r and Mr IL Lloyd. The Oover.^ ,? ]' n' ',tHt jp (Major Clayton) was :? rr?-"? ,„ir I t I!]  1"11' ",JIll dates prt-n?d themselves. ?."J :.?, ,). 1 '1' tI t tl I" "I;,n ber, con.!d?r:n? t!l? t'ii? V.;s ?''i" ,,?. ttt -t ti l" 'I" 1"lj1n'c theSonth'?.?.t.u??;? '?,  .??' 1 ,(.)y-? here. ?!:rr.?stnor?.? If I 1. 'IIJ'1'" Wrexham was examine., tu- result.? th.?'cx?'?'?' w,t 1,<, 1 nown until .Tune. ——

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