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NORTH WALES COUNTIES LUNATIC I ASYLUM. The twenty-fourth annual meeting of the visi II appointed by the several counties in union—Den- ) high, Flint, Anglesey, Carnarvon, and Merioneth— ( for the North Wales Counties Lunatic Asylum was held on Tuesday last at noon, at the asylum, Deu- bigh. There were present—Mr Tbon as Hughes, Ystrad; Major Foalkes, Errivatt; CatJt. Thomas; Mr P. H. Chauibrei; Mr John Heaton, Plas Heaton Rev. L. Lewis, rector of Denbigh and chap- lain of the institution; Rev. W. Hicks Owen Dr. Milner, Carnarvon; Mr Townshend Mainwariug, Galtfaenan; RJV. David ROBERTS, Llandymog: Mr Gold Edwards, Denbigh; Capt. Piatt; Rev. John Wynne; Mr Morgan. ttev. J. Wynne s tid the first thing they had to do was to elect a chairman, and as their present worthy chairman had done bis duty very well, he thought they cou d not do better than ask him to take the chair again. They all felt thankful tor the atten- he had paid to his duties, and he felt great pleasure in proposing his re-election. Rev. W. H. Owen seconded the motion. As one of the visitors and subscribers, and being a member of the house committee, he had frequent oppor- tunities of learning the manner in which the chair- man carried on the business of the institution, and ue must say that no man could devote his time more heartily to the concjrns of tha institituion than did Mr Hughes. He thought it was a great gain to the institution itself, and to the several counties in union, to have a man like Mr Hughe*, with his habits 0: patience, justice, and fairness, as chairman of that institution. The proposition was carried with acclamation. The Chairman said in taking the cha r for an. other year, he begged to thank his fnauds for the kind wishes they had expressed, and he had only to repeat his thanks for the confidence they had reposed in him. It had afforded him great pleasure to at- tdud to his duties at the asylum, in which he had always taken a great interest. His work, h jwever, bad been made easy and agreeable by the assistance he had always received from the officials of the in. stitution. They had passed a year ot almost perfect quiet-no casualty or anythiug of an unpleasant na- ture had taken place, ani all the affairs of the asylum, as regarded the patients were satisfactory. The Lunacy Commissioners had visited the asylum last May, and they had suggested several things. which had been carried out when they were thought to be reasonable. They had been tild on the note conveuing toe meeting that plans and estimates would be laid before them for consideration. He might observe that they could do nothing more if they approved of them, than recommend them for adoption. They could so far prosecute them its to have everything in readiness by the next quarterly meeting, at which an order could be decided on in accordancewith the suggestions made by the coin- mitteee. With regard Ii) the accounts of last year, he might observe that they also were in a satisrac- tory state. They had an excess of income on their expenditure, and they had a balance to their credit at the eud of the year. Taking their assets with their liabilities, including the amount of their stock it would leave them in credit t2,800 upon the whole. The actual ?pend.t?re on the four quarters was 70 and a traction, and the total income of the VWlch would leave a balaace of ..£10.1.3 143 9d. With rtg.ud to the income, be would draw attention to some points, whi-h would particularly interest hi.4 friend Capt. Tuom is. For ths county of Flint they had au excess of income ior z AS'JSS™PATIEATA "?? the ?"? of °? les8 than X152. Captain Thomas said he thought the visitors might take the county of Flint into consideration, and make a reduction of that heavy charge. Thtt Chairman continued: He would allude to another circunutance with reference to the income. He had had a correspondence with Mr Wynu, one of the members for Montgomeryshire, and vice. chairman of their quarter sessions, who told him that tuey were about to dissolve their union with Salop. They contributed towards the builiing of the a"Ylum in salop, out now they were about to dis- solve their union with that county, and he (Mr Wynn) had written to him about that asylum, and asking it any agreement could be made for the accommodation of their patients. Now, the patients of Montgomery amounted to 100-he was not aware they were so many-and of course they could not accommodate that number beyond their own, -but wnatever number they could accommo- date they had decided to send them there. They could not charge them differently from the county of Flint or any other county that sent its patients there, which was from 4:J. to 5s. a week for rent. A* Ui blough they could not take 100, they could probably take half that number, and he thought the best way to do would be to send the Wehh speaking patients there, and the English to some other asylum, if they were not determined to build one for themselves, which he thought they would not be- Mr Morgan They might build a wing here- The Chairman: That would involve con- siderable delay and expenditure. He had taken upon himself to say that it they did dissolve the union they could accommodate 50 patients. Rev. W. Hicks Owen: Why have they left the asylum ? The Chairman said he could net say. He did not think it was their wish to dissolve the union. With regard to the recommendation of the com- missioners for the erection of workshops, and a covered way from the main building to the recrea- non room, the committee had strongly to urge upon the visitors the necessity of carrying cut the recommendations. Plans would be laid before them- With regard to the expense, he was anxious himself, and he hoped his fellow visitors would agree with him, that they should do all thev could without going to the county. They had an excess of income arising from patients they took from other counties, and they ought to make use of that excess to increase the accommodation and well-being of the asylum. He would make a suggestion that one of the recommendations should be done in one year, and the other in another year. If tney did one in each year their committee would not need to go to the quarter sessions at all, because each work of itself would cost less than X400. He was not without hopes, goinsy on as they did uow, that they might do without asking the counties for that money. (Hear, hear.) He might positively say that they would be able to do it themselves if the committee were content to take one this year and the other next year; otherwise, they would go to a sum wh ch they could not ubtain except by going to the various courts of quarter sessions. He thought it would be very uesirable if they were to content themselves by doing one of those things in one year so as to be able to erect them both out of the establishment funds, and so within the spirit of that seciion of the Act where it said that Where in anv asvlums of contributing counties the committee think fit to fix a greater weekly sum than is charged by them in respect to the lunatics sent by their own county, they may. if they think fit, put forth the excess credited by the payment of the aum weekly to the repair or improvement of the said asylum." That would be a legitimate application of the money, and it was their duty to avail themselves of that excess to the counties, if they were content to carry out one of those recommendations in one year, and leave the other until the next year. Captain Thomas: What distance is it, may I ask ? Dr. Jones explained that the distance from the main building to the recreation room, where the covered way would be erected, was about twenty yards. The Chairman said that as the appointment of the clerk and steward was an annual one he would move that Mr Robinson be re-elected, and in doing so paid a eulogium to the conduct of that oflfuer.- Carrie 1. Mr Mainwaring proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Hicks Owen aud Mr Smart for the manner in which they had audited the accounts for the pa t year, and proposed that they be requested to do the same for the coming year.—Carried. The Rev. W. H. Owen said he was happy to inform them that the accounts were in a satisfactory ,otate. He attributed a great deal of that to the official auditor, who waa very careful indeed in his work. Mr Morgan moved the re-election of the house committee.—Carried. The Chairman said. ha had received a letter from Mr Faulkner Lloyd, stating that he wa unable to attend from illness. He then read a letter from Mr Partington, St. Asaph, the auditor of the accounts, which was as follows:—I have the honour to report that the periodical audits for the qua ters ending March, June, September, and December have been completed; that all books, accounts, and vouchers relating to the transactions of your in. stitution have been duly and regularly submitted, examined, marked, and certified by me to be correct Dr. Turner Jones' statement of accounts for tt.t past year shows disbursements to t'le amount of .£25, leaving a balance in his hand of t2 14s. 61. I have pleasure in stating that the accounts continue to bj well kept. I beg leave to submit to your kind con- sideration the amount of my present salary as official auditor of your asylum. I bad the honour of being appointed in '63, ten years ago, at a salary of ten guineas. My duties require that I should be engaged at the asylum for two days at least every quarter, besides extra work at i he termination of the year.. I venture respectfully to mention that the salaries paid in this and adjoining counties to several official auditors of accounts of no more aad in some instances of less importance than yours are very considerably greater than mine. I take the liberty to mention these facts, with the hope that my application for an increase of salary may be favourably considered. Mr Gold Edwards asked if it would not be better to refer the matter to the committee ? The Chairman said he should like tg have the sanction of the visitors. The letter was addressed I to them there. Mr W. H. Owen said he should consider, from what he had seen of his duties, that the official auditor was very ill remunerated. Mr Heaton moved "That this meeting authorises the house committee to take the subject into con- sideration." iu." H, Owen seconded the proposition, which was carried. Mr Mainwaring, as One of the house committee, said he had to thank the officials for the kind indulgence and assistance he had derived from them. I REPORT OP THE VISITING COMMITTEE. I The Committee in publishing their 24th Annual Re-  port, are again gratified in being able to notify the continued efficiency of the Institution. In conformity with the 16th and 17th Vic., chap. 97, sec. 62, they have pleasure in certifying that the house is very clean, and comfortably furnished. The number of patients now under treatment amounts to- Male. Female. TotaL Private Patients. 12. 11 23 Pauper Patients from Counties in Union l67 178 345* Pauper Patients from out-side Counties 18. II, 29 T o t  Totals 197 200 397 No. of Actual No. *Counties patients of each Over Under in allowed for county Quota Quota Union. each county. Dec. 17, 1872 Denbigh 107 98 9 Flint 78 94 16 Anglesey 52 39 13 Carnarvon 108 79 29 Merioneth 48 35 Lj Total. 393 345 16 6" The Turkish Baths continue to be productive of the most beneficial results. With reference to the report of the Lunacy Com- missioners, dated 4th of May, 1872, several of their suggestions therein made have been carried out, and others are under consideration. The committee have the satisfaction to state, that one of Messrs. Adams and Son s Hospital Wards Ventilating Grates has been fitted up in No. 9 corridor- tint valances to the windows have in many iuscances been put up, and others are now being prepared. Urders have been given for ranges, or ordinary basins, &c., to be placed in the female dormitories. The tiles from the s;ngle roouis on the male side, Nos. 2, > 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, and 12 have been takun up and re- placed by boards. The stucco in the quadrangle has been removed, and the walls are now ready for pointing. The floor of shed ha, been renewed and relaid. The committee have the question of providing larger and better workshops now under consideration. The water closets which were then in course of con- struction are now completed, and in full use. The head attendant has been appointed for both divisions of the asylum. Much has already been done in laying out and planting the Male Airing Courts, and further progress will be made in the ensuing spring. The question of a snn shade, or summer house, in the Female Court, is now under the consideration of the committee. Mr Robinson having been authorised to inspect the various manufactures of gas, and to report thereon recommended that Myers Patent Oil Gas Apparatus, be adopted, and the recommendation has been carried out, and so far has worked satisfactorily. The committee are gratified in being able to report that Mrs Isabella Davidson, late of Conway, has bequeathed a legacy of XilK), duty free, to this institution. Mr James having resigned, the committee have appointed Mr J. Ellis Edwards, as assistant medical officer. Edward Williams, late gardener at the asylum for 22 years, resigned his situation at the age of 73. The committee granted him a superannuation allowance oi 10s. per week. The committee in conclusion would again record their earnest approbatioa of the humane and energetic manner in which the medical superintendent, the assistant medical officer, the chaplain, the matron, and the clerk, have respectfully performed their difficult and onerous duties. THOMAS HUGHES, Chairman. I REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS IN LUNACY. I We have this day visited the asylum, inspected its several wards, offices, and workshops, and seen all the patients on the boob-397 in number viz., 194 of the male sex, and 2U3 of the female. Of these, 13 males and 12 females are private patients (all but one of the former being on the 2nd class); 100 males and 177 female paupers, belonging to the counties in union, and the remainder, 21 men and 14 women, paupers from Lancashire. Tne weekly charge for private patients of the 1st class, is 2s. Od., and for those of the second Ll Is. Od. The ordinary weekly rate for paupers is at present 8s. 2d., and that for out county patients front 12s. IUd. to 14s. The changes in the patients since the 7th July, 1871, the date of the last visit. have been as follows :— Male. Female. Total. Admitted 67 49 116 Discharged, recovered 30 27 57 Discharged, not improved. 5. U. 2 Died .30 43 1 ihe deaths were all from ordinary causes—the chief being, general paralysis 13 (all in the male division), epilepsy 7, and phthisis 5. Post-mortem examinations were made in 7 cases. There has not been any inquest. The sanitary state of the asylum is now very good- the patients registered as under medical treatment being only 2 males and 9 females, the latter taking merely jedatives. There are in the asylum a large number of aged and feeble cases, and we found 11 men and 11 women in bed. The patients secluded since the last visit, for reasons duly recorded, have been 5 males and 4 females—the former altogether on 7 and the lacter on 10 occasions. According to the latest ward returns, 125 males, and 107 females are usefully employed; of the former 41 work on the land, and 16 at trades; and of the latter 47 are engaged in sewing and knitting, 18 in the laundry department, and 9 in the kitchen. Dr. Jones assured us that all patients capable of occupation are employed. Tne numbers attending divine service on Sundays, morning and afternoon, are about 70 from the male and 60 from the female division and on week days, be- tween 30 and 40 men, and upwards of 40 women. The arrrangments for associated amusements, includ- ing weekly dances, and the number of patients who partake of them, continue as previously reported; and good provision is, as we are informed by Dr. Jones, made tor the enjoyment by the patients of both sexes of in-door- and out door games. Tile croquet ground, noticed in tht lart report as in process of formation has been completed. Parties of female patients, to the number of 50, are taken out for country wains twice a week and from 60 to 70 males are similarly t iken out on Sundays. In passing through the wards, we observed very few books or illustrated papers, and we think it very de- sirable that more should be supplied, and immediately accessible to thepatieuti. The male private patients have, since the last visit, been provided with a bagatelle board. We again recom- mend the introduction of a similar means of amusement on the pauper side. We found the male patients generally quiet and or- derly. The dress however of many was in an unsatis- factory state as to cleanliness and repairs. Several of the females in No. 4 ward were violently excited and noisy. In reference to the inmates of this ward, we suggest the adoption of less strict classifica- tion, so as to avoid the congregation of so large a pro- proportion of the worst cases. The clothing of several was in a very indifferent condition, and calls for more attention on the part of the attendants. The corridors and day-rooms of this ward, and the corresponding one, No. 9, on the male side, are most cheerless, and we strongly advise the introduction therein of some simple decorations and objects of in terest, to relieve the monotony which cannot but in- juriously affect the patients; and amongst other means of enlivening them, we suggest valances to the windows of a bright colour. All the corridors and day rooms in the asylum would be greatly improved in aspect and comfort by flowering plants. Some of the dormitories are over crowded, containing less than 500 cubic feet per head. We found the beds and bedding clean, but we noticed that many of the sheets were much worn, and some ragged, and a con- siderable number 01 beds were without under blankets. The lavatories are inadequate for the present num- bers now here, and we strongly recommend that ranges of ordinary basins be placed in the females' dormitories, and that an ample supply of combs and brushes be pre- vided in the lavatories of both divisions. à-Iuch requires to be done throughout in the waj of painting, colouring and papering and providingimatting carpets, or lineleum for the day-rooms and corridors, especially those on the ground floors which are flagged. The single rooms with flagged floors also require re-covering. The state of the stucco in the quadrangle of the old building calls for immediate attention; and we have most strongly to urge upon the visitors the construction of a covered way from the main building to the detached day-room of No. 5 female ward and workroom, the want of which is great fe t in winter and rainy weather, and also the plastering the walls of the rooms referred to. A proper dining-room for the male patients is much needed; and we think that a very suitable one, easily accessible from the kitchen, might be erected at little expense in the men's court between the bath-room and existing shed. rho floor of the latter is in a very bad state, and should be relaid with quarries or some other desirable material. We also submit for the considera- tion of the committee the question of providing large and better workshops. We saw the patients in several wards at dinner, which consisted of meat pie and rice, of very good quality. We regret, however, to say that the small quantity of beer formerly allowed to the patients generally has been withdrawn from the dietary, and is now given only to the working men. The chief structural improvements which we have to notice is the completion of the I turkish bath, which has been in full operation for np- wards of six months, and is stated to be much liked by the patients. who use it generally in lieu of the bath in the wards. The water closets are now in course of re-construc- tion, in more convenient positions, in male warda No. 9,10 and female, No. 3 and 4. The additional nurse suggested at the last visit has been appointed, but there is still no chief attendant. We are of opinion that the greatest benefit would arise from the appointment of a chief attendant in each division, and we further recommend that the experi- ment be tried of employing married men and their wives in certain of the male wards-an arrangement which has been found to work very satisfactorily in other asylums. The laying out and planting of the male airing courts are in progress, and tie fem ile courts, which are not principally turfed, are about at once to be laid out in flower beds. The erection of a sun shade or summer-house in the female court is as we are informed, under the considera- tion of the committee. Mr Edwards has lately succeeded Mr James as assis- tant medical officer, and we must direct his attentiou to the case books, '?" '°?"- are not duly I the case books, which in many instances are lot 4 tall I We have no doubt of the kindness and con8itleratioa i We have no doubt of tha lrin<in^0 » with which the patients are treated, and reat credit continues to be due to Dr Jones for suc«»3fia I management of the institution. R, W, S. LUTRIDGE, } Co?ion? JAEg WILKE in Lunacy. 1 Denbigh. May 4th, 1? 1 1 The medical superintendent Dr. Turner 0Tiesii read his annual report, the det-ild of which w.n b; found in the above. nit. ti CHAPLAIN.S REPORT. j .t. TL- T T me nev. ?jcwia "OW"" the chaplain, pre.end the following report It becomes once more my duty to ronnrf .?' co? mittee upon the religious and moral WMI I °f lunatics of this asylum. The Hundw am' week d e services have been held as usual in the ? ?"?Y have been attended by a quiet, orderly, and a?' ? devout congregation indeed, considering the J £ rentlr i devout congregation indeed, considednf th? "?"? of which it is composed, they have mani&st? 1 of decorum and devotion that is quite remark? ?M there is every reason to believe that in many in "? they derive real comfort from the services. '?? jl me pleasure to state that the choir is very efficient give¡ that by chanting the canticles and singing th??' "?' they have produced a marked improvemen"t inTh YlIlQ¡¡ cal portion of the services, which :dw;yg apne? ?? a very soothing effect upon the minds of-th?-? In my visits to the wards and airing courts lh? ??- welcomed by the patients in a very friendiy been nearly every case ad while visiting and M^n 'n the sick, and reasoning with the sulcida haveVana many mpable of receiving hr i t"n instrucUJ ol 1,1,1 consolation, the general result of my  among the patients has been upon the wh? 4 ?'"? tory. Though there I often m? wfth mthl^w cheenng there are many things to denr?  The fact that so many are Sit? incap? of un\.l8. standing anything whatever is in it?lfm? ?t. ??"?" even amongst the idiots one someto meet!! with Yan incident of a gratifying character and J,?.?. the belief that the light of UodVlmth ""?-' Way into the darkened chamber of the h? ,?? '? "? seem incapable of receivi,.gany?h? hum! I remember visiting an idiot i^sicknes anT^?^0Ugh he could hardly speak he prayed af?.n???J???"h- ?' Prayer, which he had evidently learnt in P past aannd <* hhafp. pier—perhaps in early childhood wh ? ? ? ?e? ? pler-peraps 18 early childhood »•(,» ? a!l a babe at his mother s knee. it is 'imno^ihf f to s&y how much or how !ittle he under ?K. j 'io??? ;? ? ? ? '? ? ? "y much or how httle he understood of 1 felt that he had a Father in heaven w'ho £ "?ly hopes it might have. given Mm ?ure? ? ?'' Merciful would not reject such a nriuZr < r. my intercourse with the paints lhave had my notice the incre?ing desire f?r the iios^'estil.n ^r?"^0 ments and Prayer Books for their ?vn private 1 I take this opportunity of expressing my thank?/v? committee for having enabled me togratiy??'? whenever there seemed to be a re?onaMe hope  good might result. My best thanks are dSe Uwen Kobmson for his efficient .ervices as or?S and for the trouble he takes as conductor of the cS I also bear willing testimony to the cordial support mh co-operat,on which I have invariably received {?* Dr. Turner Jones, Dr. Edwards, and the Matron « well as from the other oSicers of the institution. ?h? have always shown a readine? to aid me :n my em?' vouM to promote the moral and spiritual welfare of those who have been entrusted to my ministerial c?re The Chairman said he understood they were about to lose their at-aistan): medical-officer, who had obtained a more remunerative appoint meut. He was leaving them a.ter being with them twelve months. Dr. Jones was asked if he thought any eures had been brought about by the use of the Turkish batks to which he replied that some cures bad resulted from their use, and to all t.e patients they had been very beneficial. A long discussion now ensued upon the recom- mendations of the commissioners to build new workshops and sunshades for the patients, the Chairman holding that it would be better to have one done at a time on account of the inconvenience arising to the patients when both were being carried on at the same time. Mr Heaton said that if they began both jobs at once they would get then. done so much seoner. The Chairman thought a stronger argument against it was the question of having to go to the Quarter Sessions. Mr Heaton thought it would be cheaper if the work was carried on under the supervision of the officials of the house. Dr. Milner L-ai-i be thought it would be batter to have it done at once. He suggested that the legacy of iJlOO recently left to the institution might be applie I to tl: objects in view. Mr Gold Edwards did not think that it was ever intended to save the pockets ot the ratepayers, but to enhance the comfort of the patients. The Chairman said he should for oue be inclined to keep the £100 clear, and use it when they had an opportunity tor buying land. Mr Chamhres thought it would be desirable tiat no contractor should be employed. He was of opinion that one work should be done this half-year and the other next hitif-)e-.4r. Mr R jbinsen was asked as to the nature and im. portance of the contemplated works, and he said there would be no difficulty in carrying out the work without a contractor, if some additional joiners and a few masons were provided. They bad done more important works than those proposed they bad built their own brewery and their Turkish baths, and had received no asjsallce whatever. If the works were contracted for be would certainly suggest that only one should b: taken up at a time. Di-. Milner said the present estimate of Z560 had been made by Mr Lloyd Williams as a contractor's job, but it they were to take into consideration the labour they would get from the patients it would be less. Mr Heaton moved that With reference to the plans submitted for workshops and sunshades, this me ting api roves of them in general terms, leaving it to the next quarterly meeting to settle all details as to the time of construction and the apportion- ment o,* the charge, on the principle that the income of the Establisnru nt will pay as far it is available, and au order will be made on the counties for the balance. Dr. Milner seconded the motion, which was carried nem. con. Some lurther discussion took place upon the qustion of providing accommodation for Montge- mery patients, but nothing definite was agreed upon. A eordial vote of taanks on the motio-i of Mr Mainwaring was accorded to the Chairman for presiding, and the proceedings terminated. ELLESMERE LO(IAL BOARD, MONDAY, JAN. Mu.-Present Major Cast (chair uau), Messrs S. Lea, C. Coeke, C. E Hughes, W. TilJl, J. Pay, clerk, W. W. Coo ey, surveyor, T. Davies, collector. A Complaint Against Scotland strati.—h. letter was reali fro(n Dr. Moorbouse, complaining about the disgraceful stata of Scotland- street.- f he Sur- veyor said they wanted it macadamising, and he was instructed to see Dr. Moorhouse, and tell him that sometnintf would be done as soon as p»st>ibie. The Abolition of lurnpikes.-The cterk read a letter from the Local Guvernment Board, informing the Board tha- the repair of such portion of the Overtou Tump ke Trust, that lies in the town now devolves oil the Local Board.-It was agreed the boundary of the road ior Ellesmere shoul 1 be at the nearest point to the town of Mr f oulkes's garden, and the clerk was requested to write to the clerk of the Overtoa district turneike roads renm-stine him to fix a day for the surveyor of the Board and the works committer to go over the road. The extra length of road which the Beard will have in future to llIaiutain is about a mile and a quarter. The Appointment of Medical Officer.-The Chair- man said that at the adjourned meeting it bad been agreed that the appointment ef a medical officer should be deferred until it had been seen what action the various Boards ot Guardians were taking—whe- ther they were prepared to amalgama e as Wal sug- jested by Mr Corbett or appoint their individual officers. Atcham and Forden appeared to be the only unions wCich had declared in favour of the scheme advocated by Mr Corbett, all the others having dissented from it. The question for the Board to decide was whether it would s not be desir- able to appoint as its medical officer the same gentle- man in whose union district the town of Elleiimer. was included. He thereiore, thought it would be well for the Board to nominate Dr. Roe to the ap- pointment, and to re-appi-iit Mr C oley as inspector of nuisances until March 25th.-The Clerk waa in- structed to give notice that at the next B,;ard the appointment of a medical officer and a nuisance in- specter would be made, and to request the attend- ance of ail the members. Street Pests.-rhe Chairman said that Sergeant Gough had complained to him about a lot of youltg fellows being in the habit of loitering about the church gates on Sunday aights, and annoying young women and girls as they left oburch.-It was re- solved that the police should be authorised to warn persons assembling at the gates of the churebyard or before the doors of any other place of worship, to disperse, and in the event of their refusing to do so, to take them into custody. Financial.—From the statement presented to Mr Davies, it appeared that since the last Board there had been collected-on the general district rate. £ 96 8s 8fd; on the highway r ite .£69 15s 4| l, malj ing a total of 45166 4s Id. The arrears amounted to .e11 5s 10id on the general district rate, and £ 39 88 51-1 on the highway rate, being a total of ^110 12s aiù. The surveyor's aecouut amounted to -931 16s 2d, and a cheque for .810, for hia half-year I alarl was signed. HOLT. NAS-KA WA, THE INDIAN CUIBir.-On Sunday last, this distinguished preacher and lecturer fisitcd Hoi*, and preached two sermons in the Baptist Chapel to crowded audiences, and in the afternoon addressed the young people connected with the sabbath schoels. On Monday eveniBg he Ilafe a lectuie in the commodious Presbyterian Chapel (kindly lent for the occasion by the deacons) on the manners and customs of his countrymen. The room was densely crowded and many were unable to obtain admission. The lecture was a very in- teresting one, and he was listened to with marked attention whilst he described the construction of the Indian wig-wams, council fires, and the slDok- iag of the calumet of peace how they fared for food, how they nursed and reared th-ir children, buried t'ieir dead, married, courted also the opera- tion of scalping, and exhibited the ioitruuieuU W
DISTRICT NEWS. 1
DISTRICT NEWS. 1 THE PREMIER.-The Prime Minister will leave Hawarden on Tuesday next for London for the ,£8,).-on. APPOINTMENT OF SURROGATE.—We have the pleasure ot recording that the Lord Bishop of St. A-aph bas appointed the Rev. W. Williams, M.A., Vicar of the parish of Lianrilaiadr, to be a surrogate for the granting of marriage licences. HONORARY CANON.—Ti e Bishop of Chester has shown his appreciation of the services of the Rev. T. B. Cornish, in connection with the Macclesfield Oram mar School, by appoit.ting him an Honorary Canon of Chester Cathedral. THE LLANFTLLIN AND LLANGTNOG RAILWAY. -Te are pleased to und rst.itid that the bum of .£15\10 was deposited in the Bauk of Enyla.id on Tue. (lay, January 14, on account of this railway. No memorial has been presented to oppose the bill on standing orders. ABERYSTWITH.—In consequence of the preva- lence of fcarla'ina at Aberystwith, the Local Government Board have caused inquiries respecting the health of the district to be addressed to the Municipal Council, and Mr Tueudore Paul, C.E., has heen appointed to inspect and report upon the sanitary condition of the town aud neighbourhood. ELECTION NEWS.—Th« Conservatives of Mid- Chesnire intend to bring forward Mr Egerion Leiyh, of Jo(?reil-lial!, Holmes Chapel, high sheriff for the county, and tiot Mr E. W. Legh as pre- viously announced. The retirement of the present member, Mr G. C. Legb, M.P., has therefore bí'.m postponed until Mr Egerton Leigh's term of office of high sheriff expires. LLANFEKB&S CHRISTMAS TREE.—We have once more to record the kindness ot Captain and Mis Cooke On Monday last, between thirty and forty juveniles of the parish were treated to a tea-party at Co omtndy. After tea, a Christmas tree, niceiy decorated with oranges, applet, brticles of clothing, Ac., was displayed to their view, from which each child present was allowed to select his choice. VOLUNTEER COMMISSIONS. 21-t Chrshire: Ensign J. H. Watts to be L eumimut, vice Wright, resigned. 22nd G. H. Deakin, Gent., to be Lieu tenant. 28th: Ensign A. E. Mirsiand to be Lieu- tenant, vice Bellbouse, r,Sil-iied. 5th Flintshire: B. Rayuer, jun., Gent., to be Ensign. 9cii Denbigh shire D. Hughes, GelJt" to be Acting Assistant Surgeon. 1st Anglesey (.krtili,-rj) Captain T. P. Elliott reigu bi-i .-ouimis*iou. NEW MAGISTRATE —A new magistrate 1:118 been added to the commission of the peace for the county of Merioneth, in tie person of D Ll. Lloyd, Esq., of Plas Meini, Festiniog, md lowyn. Mr Lloyd, who is a Nonconformist and a Liberal, st.ent,uiany years in Carnarvon as a succeslul merchant, and we are confident that the integrity and perseve- rance which have always characterised his career will prove to be of material service in h:s magiste rial capa-jity. FINANCIAL.—The valuation of Welsh cnuntif-s is as follows :-Ang'e,ey, < £ 173,00/ Brecon, < £ 230,585; Cardigan, £ 232,89t); Carmarthen, £ 43 ±,'00; Car- narvon, j6247,C>98; Denbigh. £ 368,5t»4; Flint, jE323,5ft4; Giamorgau, £ i ,296 989; Merioneth, •j £ lS2,b30; Montgomery, iiiiu5,070; Pembroke. j £ 322 59 >; and Radnor, < £ 114,212. The total valua- "f the counties of Eimh>nl tor assessment for v £ S7 016 -■ iiil ttie total vaiud- 'H1 oi '»'»,.lsa i;'iu»it:es -aking the tc t&i valuation of K..«r'«uid anj ":¡: JIKL!I.IESTS TO L'.»'AL UOOHS.— J. A Will and cc, Mi l- Eiia i Purtridg^ •»«, !at, of No 21 (lilt rib w- • i ''C-ii on the 2lth tj»l. b-. MV Wji.urn Wili.i:;b':y, «» *rgo if nut Sit Mr 'rb.i'!r,,? ¡; >.G, 'He! the a.ctiug f,L,t(t.'}.. ;.iH ;()làül 1.a.Ù. tit J J "'I.rn under to the Birk-uhean CLu.i r din- Club at Overton, Flintshire, and uuo ot .t5U to the Bangor National Schools, all free of legacy duty. The r. sidue of b. r property tetatrlX has given upon trust for her niice Eliza fiarri.-t Sitwell, her hus- band, and chlidren. THE PORT OF CHESTER.—In the course of ten years the trade of this tiort has more than doubled. It now reaches X12,j.00tl, when as in 1862 it did not exceed < £ 60,000. In the last-named year there were no importations of whis-key, bus now the duty on that -pit it alone may be quoted at upwards of .227,000 per annum; and, in addition to spirits and tobacco, a large foreign trade is done at the port, notwithstanding the fact that the maj rity of the vessel? do not go higher up than ilo,iyn. A local journal, in commenting upon these la^ts, states that it is the idtention of the custom boue officials, whose staff has not been augmented, while the labour has been doubled, to apply for an increase of salaries. CAMBRIAN LODGE OF GOOD TEMPLARS, LIVER- POOL.—The first anniversary of ttie Cambrian Lodge of Good Templars, Bootle, wat; celehrated ou Wtdntsday evening by a tea-party and public meeting in the Welsh Presbyterian Cnapel, Balijl- road. An excel ent tea having be, u put-taken of by a large assemblage, ths chair was taken by Mr Bichards, tLe worthy chief. The meeting was addressed by Brothers the Rev. Joan Jones, Kirk- aale; the Rev. D. Kowlanas, M.A., the Rev. C. Garret. G,W. chaplain, and other gentlemen. A number of excellent and appropriate melodies were rendered during the evening, an I altogether the proceedings were ot a uust enjoyable nature. We understand theCambiian Loo ye is in a very pros- perous condition, and is becoming stronger every ( Say. THE CHURCH RESTORATION AT TRYDDYN.- This ancient church l as for year-- beeu gradually fallii g into decay, and is at the present moineut iu a most pitiable condition. Very laudable exertions are now being made to raise funds for its restora- tion; but, owing to the remote situation of the parish from those benevoleut and wea.thy Church- men who are always ready to c ntiibuie to Church building, it is ieared that a con-i-lerable difficulty will be experienced in collecting the amount requi- red. The inhabitants th,'m.h'es are certainly doing their utmost, and their eff >rrs are generously backed by kind friends in the neighbouring parishes- still the magnitude of the ult,le taking rcqu.res a more general sympathy throughout the Diocese. It is to be hoped that Christian philanthropy will skot suffer so good an object to languish lor want of support. -Commun icated. SUDDEN DEATH AT CHESTER RAILWAY STA- Tiox.-On Friday week, it was d.scoveied by some Of the employes at the ra.iway btalion, Chester ibat some person was in one of the pub.ic closets with the door fastened. After a long delay the door was forced, aud then it was seen that the occupant was a young mau evidently in a dying atate. A surgeon was s-ent for, and in the mean. time brandy and ou ér restoratives were adminis- tered, but without effect aull, as no doctor arrived, the man was removed to the Chester Infirmaryj where he died in a few hours. He never recovered consciousness, and is, of course, unknown to the local police. He is about 20 .) ears oi age, middle height, no whiskers or moustachios, dressed in a dark overcoat with velvet collur, dark scooting coat and vest, and had m his possession a poc tetliand- kerchief marked J. Gudfrey," and a receipt for an advertisement. THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT AND THE SALOP GUARDIANS. On Friday week the aujoufned meet- ing of ielegates from the various Sau ry Autho- rities of the county, wa., held in the Grand Jury Room, Shrewsbury, when the following unions were represented Bi-idguortb, Atcham, Shiffnal. For- den, Newport, Church Str .tton, Cicobtiry Mortimf-r itadeley, Ludlow, Ellesmere, and T.nbury. The Chairman (Mr Layton Lowndes) stated that all the boroughs had decided not to join in the amalgama tion. It was resolved that the unions consentint; to join should be formed into one district, and that a medical officer be appointed for two ypars, at a salary of .£800 per annum, inclusive of travelling expenses. Amendments by Mr Evan Davies that the appointment should be for twelve months, by the Rev. Mr Corser that there shoul 1 be two dis- tricts, and by Mr Yates that the salary sbonld be A300 per annum were not carried, the delegates being almost unanimous in carrying the original motions. It was also decided that the various authorities should be communicatf d with, and the decision of the delegates forwarded to them for approval, or otherwise. The meeting then adjourned. ihe following unions have consented to join:- Bridgnorth, Atcham, Shiffnal, Fnrden, Newport, Church Stretton, Clun, Cleobury Mortimer, Made ley, and Ludlow. No answer had been received trom Teubury; and the lollowiug unions had refu sed to amalgamate :—Drayton, Klleauiere, Oswestry, VVelungton, Whitchurch, and Wem. IHE JUIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER AGRICUL TUEAL SOCIETY'S SHOW AT CHESTER.—A large et"' "g of ?? ?Mr.l loeat commntee appointed to ?thL e Mcessary guarantee and further the  of the h?t show of the Liverpool and Man- r,cr cfi eriCU I&1:So^iuty>to bu held at ChM-.er ^rt «T, met at the Town Hall, Chester, on &at t £ TJf° in the chair. It .as reported ™,i1 8"bscr'Pt,o"« received and B-omisprl ftt ■ amounted to £ 176 17r ^hile a dumiber of ???'s h? been received from noblemen, gentlemen, aud agricultu- r?st?, proinising r^ assistance and otherwise thef active co operation. It was resolved to divide the citf and county into districts for th5^fl Prl, "i cauva-6inp for .Ascriptions in » d pr aea, and most of the members present nr to c-i-operate in the work o? cauraq,?ing Some dis- cusToTi/fotltTowoeSl w\tuldTx ovc ?"-h the pnzea in the local iàow should ex.tend. The gene- r«I fedwg of the meeting was in avoiir of havng I the com? p?it.o? Fi?i?ouena???' that D? bighahin aud Fliuthre should OW?d to coul- I pete, Mr Ri-bv (Se??e 4 ? ??p?? ?t, ?:?:? T??!? Everpool Society.? who ? ? co?- the societies found that the ,Me, ft! a, 8 that P.?Uon aHo?d, »' «<■■» ahow. It ?a?d? fo?? the prize lid.t ed.?to??u?rn,?th??'? ?on ?of f ore try; the prize list until atler tn. ° ?'' I C?,aLim Agricultutal Society, on the 20th^' n, in order to see whether that society wou'dfor 'j' beldir.g a .how ib?s year and a.?fga.?e wi?" ??'" J M?cLp?t. ranu L?.-rpool society! ff-
WINIFRED THOMAS. I
WINIFRED THOMAS. I A CHRISTMAS STORY. I I CHAPTER V. I n- • 4 1 1J. A few days afterwards ilenry received a tetter I from Miss Hughes stating that owing to a quarrel she had on his account with Mrs Evans, she had felt it her duty to leave Tanyrallt, and return home, where she then was, out of an engagement. She hoped he would not allow the incident to trouble his mind at all as although he in some measure had been the cause of it, she felt very happy in having the privilege of making his path through life easier, and by withdrawing from Tanyrallt releasing him from any temptation to act dishonourably towards one with whom she under. stood he had been long betrothed, and one, she was sure, who would make him an affectionate partner in life. He was much affected on the receipt of t,lii,.i letter, believing it to be the effusion of a loving heart which had contracted an affection for him, but was willing to make a sacr flee of her feelings for his sake. "What a treasure have I missed" exclaimed he, what is Winifred compared with her ?" The simple fellow could not detect the gude which prompted the letter, and the pit which bad been prepared for him. By some means, Miss Hughes had bees informed of the coolness which had aiisen between Henry and Wiuifred, and tha she was by no means pleased on learning of the little flirtation which had taken place between Henry and herself. So she thought a letter of the kind would be a stroke of good policy, and the most effectual means of renewing tke acquaintance t at had been so suddenly and unexpectedly broken off. Sae felt a certain degree of pleasure in his company, and the undisguised admiration he be- stowed upon her accompli-hments flattered her, more especially as he was the affianced lover of anther. The conquest on this account was so much greater, and the pleasure it afforded her was til-eater in proportion. Perhaps, also, she favoured him more than any of her previous admirers. At any rate, she took a step to gain his affection which she had never tried before, and we shall see how well it succeeded. Winifrad returned home more in sorrow than in anyer. Looking calmly over all the facts which had come to her knowledge, she did not find any- thing that she could absolutely blame in the conduct of her lover. He had been guilty of an indiscretion, th.-re was no doubt of it, and she would have honored him more if he had acted otherwise, and when on the morning after her arrival at home she received a letter from him, expressing his sorrow for giving her any cause for complaint, and at the Ba ne time assuring her that his btart was entirely and inalienably hers, she forgave him at once. In- deed, she went so far as to condemn herself for her unjnst suspicion and the precipitate manner in which she had left Clwydyronen. Her father, who hai previt usly expressed no very high opinion ot Henry, now spuke a word on his bekalt, exculp- eating him from all blame, and making light of the whole matter. Don't condemn too soon, Winifred; very likely the young man only paid her some empty compli- ments, which all young women must expect." Perhaps, t-O, father; but certainly I did not like to be told by the neighbours that he was always at Tanyrallt, azid that he found more attractions in Lier than in myself." Tasti, Winifred, tush, you know what the neighbours will say. If they only said he was always at Tanyrallt, you may depend upon it that he lIi,1 not call there more than once a week." Did he speaic to you about your Marriage P" aske i the mother, who sat knitting on a three. legged stool, while she listened to the conversa. tion. ti •• l Not a word, mother; I only saw him twice, and at those times only for a few minutes." "Well, I think you had better postpone that arrangement until the beginning of the year," said her father, who then went to see that all was right ouisi ie. Wiuified thought of this, and on the following day she wrote to Henry that her father had r quested her to postpone her wedding for four or five mouths, and suggesting that it would be better so. She: had been invited to spend the Christmas holi- days at Clwydyronen, and they should see each other theu. Henry was almost disappointed at the letter, but as he had no choice he was forced to comply. In answer, he wrote again, telling her how much he had hoped to c-tit her his own at an early date, but out of his love for her he was willing to consent to her suggestion, as the same time assuring her that whether the event occurred sooner or later, time could effect no change in him, but that he would always continue to be her own Harry. By the same post he wrote a long letter to Miss Hughes, expressing regret that so humble a person as himself should have occasioned her aby incon- venience. He fully appreciated the kind motives which had actuated her in sacrificing her interests f"r his take, and so long as he would live, he would always look back at the intercourse he had with her, as the one bright spot in a dreary existence. Well done, Harry, very hero;c indeed for an old miner and a country shopkeeper and preacher, who had ieceived the whole of his education in a pre- paratory school. But, at the end of his letter, be went on to state that which was not strictly true. Witn regard to the young lady Miss Hughes had referred to ia her letter, he could assure her, that he had been misinformed. He could not deny but that he had engaged in a slight flirtation-with her. but nothing ot a character that would compromise him with Miss Thomas or any one else. It was not ie, but the people at Clwydyronen who had mag- nified the affair, and prejudiced the minds of Mr and Mrs Evans, of Tanyrallt, against him. That was not so difficult a matter either, for he kad reason to suppose that Mr Evans was jealous of his rising influence in the church, and therefore would oaly be giad LO seizj on any opportunity to degrade mui in the sight of his friends, of which he was certain, Miss Hughes was one. He would confesa ttiat he should always feel an interest in Miss Hughes, and would he obliged if she informed him of her future prospects, and whether he could not do something to aid them. After thit suggestion, a regular correspondence sprang up between them, which became more lutimate week after week. The letters which at h.st contained but a single sheet of note paper at last contained two, each filled with most interesting matter to those mostly concerned, but not to anyone e se Heniy was very constant also in his corres- pondence with Winifred. Not a week passed, but that she had a etter from him, which were as faith- fully answered on her part. He told her how happy tie elt at the prospect of having someone to preside at his humble cottage, and to make his home in reality wbat it was only in his imagination. But, notwithstanding these protestations and castle building, Wmitred was very unhappy; and how oiteu in that ever memorable wet autumn she sat lor hours together listening to the torrents as they rushed over the rocks near the house, and the winds roaring in the woods, and blended with all the wiurriug noise of the saw-mill above, until she was nearly, distracted. From time to time she continued toreecive from Clwvdv (Virion tlio fliftorinor J V1*0 1UVJH i reports about Henry, and how assiduous he was in preparing his house for a certain interesting event. but ehe could not be happy. A something, which she could i.ot account for, haunted her mind both uight and day, asleep and awake. She knew it to be very foolish on her part to mope so. There was nothtng to justify it, nothing in the world. Yet she could not rest. At times she thought she would be better from home, but then would not her father take it unkiud on her part to abseut herself from him just before a life-long separation ? No, she eould not leave home. In this manner the weeks add the months lingered on; while Henry week, after week, though less eager in his protestations of n-ver-dying love. grew to be far more tender and considerate in his letters, and even accordingly in her estiinalion. At length the day of her intended visit to Clwyd. yronen arrived. IL was Friday, December the 24th, 1852, and her father accompanied her for a few miles to a village equi distant from the villages of Capdl Giyn and Cefu Gwynedd, Here she was met o.v her uncle, who hal brought his gig to fetch her. The old man was in a joyous spirit, continually pugumg Winifred on her future, and uttering his sorrow that she was coming on her last visit to her old uucle's before she set up housekeeping on her own account. Wmiired began to feel much better, her soirits were rising, and the colour was returning to her lace. A little before midday they reached Oefn Gwynedd, and on approaching the Cefn Mawr the ol-i man said- Hallo, what's here P It seemt that somebody intends to spend a merry Christmas at any rate." Winifred looked, and saw a wedding party coming out of the chapel. In front there was Henry Lloyd, and hauging on his arm attired in her bridal robes 'v.ts Miss Hughes, radiant with joy, and too excited to u -lice the death-like pallor which spread over t.e iuce of poor Winifred. Henry noticed it, and knew her ut O-ice. It he oould, he would have escaped out of bight; but failing that he averted ins tace, his whole frame trembling so that Miss Hughes asked- What is the matter, Henry P"' "Nutbiag, Mary, nothing," and by an effort he mastered himself. Yes, it was quite true, A few minutes previously he was united to Miss Hughes, who was now Mrs Lie) d. He would have tol.1 Winifred of his caauge of feeling, ouli he could not; and he lad only done an act of justice to his then wife, for had she not sacrificed much for him, and her prospects in life had been blig ted because or the chivalrous manner J in which she had taken up his quarrel. He the simple, selfish fool did not think he was doing an at of injustice to anyone, did he P" Yes, he know it only too well, but he must have an excuse of some sort. Winifred and her uncle proceeded to Clwydyr- onen, neither uttering a word. The old man jumped oownontoftheetg. and for the first time looked into her face. It was v¿ry pale, but perfectly com- Posed. Sht took hold of hia ..auct, and with a wan smile alighted, and went into the house. The stroke had come at last, but she bore it bravely. She fainted not, neither did she get into hysterics, but she felt the Now to her heart's core nevertheless, and the Christmas was spent but very dismally at Clwydyrowen in 1852. Years rolled on, and it is 1862. Itenrytioya is a country shopkeeper still, but he has made no pro- gress either as a merchant or preacher. Whether he ever repented of his treachery is not known, and we leave the reader to deal with him as he likes. Of Winifred we have as little to say. If dis- appointed in her lover, her father proved all he had promised to be to her, and thus we leave her. Postscript.-J ut as we were sending these sheets to press, a very interesting young lady-Eva Adam looking over our shoulder, exclaimed— Now, that's a very poor ending of the story; why don't you marry her to somebody ?" "Because we cannot find a suitor to our :taste, Miss Adam bach; besides, all young ladies like to chose for themselves, you know." Aye, there is some sense in your last reason," replied she, as with a well applied box on our ears she left the room. THE END.
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TL- MOLD. 1 1. I I OOT AND MOUTH UISEASE.— inuring THE week ended the 11th January inst, there have been four fresh outbreaks in this county. One hundred and seventy-five animals have recovered, and 1,296 remained effected. THE ALLEGHANIANS paid a isit to the town on Monday night, and had an excellent hon-e. Of the entertainment it is not too much to say that it was the best we have seen in the town, the performance on the bells being especially good. The quat-tett recitative-" The Ship on Fire"—was also excel- lently given. THE GALCHOG COLLIERY.— We learn with pleasure that the Galchog Co liery, formerly owned and partly worked by the Galcuog and Northop Collieries Company, has passed into the haud3 of Messrs Born and Gudgeon, of Brabant Court, Lon toit, merchants and shipowners, and that the raise is about to be worked, vigorously, by that young and enterprising firm. Air Isaac Aydon, M E., Mold, is entrusted with the management. We wish the young firm every success in their undertaking. THE CHRISTMAS TREE AND BAZAAR.— We have been favored by Mr Hooke with the result of the bazaar held in the Christmas week. It appears that the receipts amounted to nearly 611., and the net profit to 5il. 16s. 6d., of which 141.16s. 64. has been devoted to the payment of interest on debt, 10l to the recent repairs, and 301. to the liquida- tion of the principal, which now amounts to 45Oi. against 7161. at this time last year. At the begin- uing of tue new year the Reverend D. B. Hooke sent an address to the members, in which he ex. pressed his Lhaukfulaess for the results obtamed, and the higher spiritual life which had been manifested in the church. It was now owing to the Benuttt Judgment" a greater duty than ever to ptoclaim the great fundamental truths of Christ- iamty that Christ alone is the head of the church, and His word its only law book. THE CHRISTMAS TEA PAPTy.-We have beeB favored by the committee who managed the Christmas tea party with a balance sheet of accounts, from which it appears that the total receipts were X67 6s. 8d., and the total disburse- ments X17 Is. 4d., leaving a balance of £50 5s. 4d., a balance of X50 5-1. 4d., which as usual be applied to the liquidation of the chapel dtbt fund. Among the receipts we notice that Mrs Henry and Mrs Edward Roberts colkcted 131. 9s. 6d.; Mrs HUb Joues and Mrs Rooerts, Broncoed, 61. Is.; and Mrs E. Griffiths and Miss M. C. Ruberts, 51. 12s. 3d., towards defraying the expenses. We, understand that the committee deem that the policy iuitiated this year of issuing nothing less than shilling tickets has proved a thorough success, the profits exceeding those of any other year by about St.
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CAERGWRLE. I I fiiTIY SESSIONS, TRUJISDAY. Before M. Frost, Esq., W. Jjhuson, Bsq., and Captain Jones. Illegal Hours.—Mrs Langford, of the White Lion, Hepe, was charged by P.U. U. Nelson with having seven men driufeing whiskey iu her hoube at live uiinutes past eieven o'clock on Friday night, tue 13th ult.-TLie defendant said the men, reapect- able farmers, told her they were on parish business. -Mr D.C.C. Adams said the house was as respect- abiy conducted as any in the county.-The aefen- oaut wai fined 13s and costs, out the license not to be endorsed. Poaching.-George Evans was charged by Thomas Woodtiue, gamekeeper to Captain Herbert, of Cataybedd, with having snares tor hares and rabbits on the Bry uyorkyn farm, on the 29th ult. It wa; Liali-ijazt nine in the morning. The detendant took up a labbit out of a snare. The witness was watch- ing in a bush, and saw the defendant trying other snares, and when he was going away witness went up and took the rabbit lrom -aim.-fhe defenuant said he put no snares down, but he was on his own ground, and took the rabbit off the fence, as he dared say the gentlemen would do themselves if they saw it.-Citptaiu Herbert asked to give evi- dence, and said he was shooting on the defendant's Uud turee weeks ago, and saw a pheasant in a trap. He then gave orders to Woodfiue to watch the de- fendant. Tne gin in which the rabbit was caught was re-set several times.—Tne defendant called ishuiael Iones, who accompanied the defendant to the mountain to see whether Mr Pcters's heifers were iu his "termits.-Wooanne.m answer to Mr Kdly, the clerk, said that it was unnecessary ior tue defendant to go the place where the snares were bet to see whether the cows were in the held, but here Captain Herbert interposed, and in answer to aim, Wooufine said it was not necessary to go there lor the purpose. Isbmael Jones was chaiged by the same witness with being with the last defendant in search of game. Jones went with Evaus to look at the wires, but did not see him stoop, but he saw him go along the fence for about 30 yards, and looking as if tor wires.—Jones said he had been an old poacher, but had been clear for eight or ten years.-Captain Herbert (addressing the Bench) He means he has not been caught dur- ing that time.—The Bench thought the cases proved, and fined Evans 10s. and costs, and Jones 2s. (id. aud Gosts. Thomas Williams, a young man on crutches, was also chargei by Woodliue ivith having entered a certain place in the occupa- tion of Edward and John SLaallwood, Cymmau, on the night of the 30th December. Witness watched tue deieudant going away from a rabbit burrow, and then tollowed him, and found in his pocket a .crret and net. Witness said, I've got you at last, and took the ferret and nets froin him. Wit- uesj was alone, and did not see the defendant enter the place, but saw him there as he passed.-The deteuctant Eaid he had perinissioa from his master to take the terret and net to try and catch a rabbit on ground wnere his master had liberty to catch game. He was let off with paying the costs, the ferret and net to be given up to him. l ighting on the Raitway.-Edward Edwards and Wiii.am Griffiths were charged by W. Jones, in. spector of the Mold and Connah's Quay Railway, with having on the night of the 24th ult. travelleu from Buckley to Cefnybedd and creating a row on tne way. Both had been fighting, and he told them that they would be summoued; Edwards's face was blatding.-A Mrs Jane Juhnsou paid that she was iu the carriage on the occasion, and the two defeu. dautll had a quarrel, which went to blows, Griffiths striking the first blow.—Edwards said that the delendaut Griffiths trod on the feet of his wife.- Griffiths said Edwards took hold of his whiskers, out this was contradicted by Mrs Johnson. The defendant Griffiths is the landlord of the Grand Stand Inn, near Padeswood, and was fined 408.. and costs, or one month; Edwards 20s. and costs, or 14 pays. Travelling without a Tkket.-Mr E. W. Jones was charged by Mr Jones, inspector, that he travelled by the train leaving Wrexham at 8 15, on Lbe 11th inst., without baring a ticket.—'David Priuce, statioumaster at Hope, sail that he saw the defendant get out of the train, and, on being asked tor u ticket, said he hadirt one. He also refused to pay the fare from Wrexham.-The defendant aaid tuat he and a friend took tickets at Caergwrle, but one was lost, and lefused to pay the fare from Wrexham as he had only come from Caergwrle. On his arrival at Moid he paid the fare from Caergwrle to i ha ticket collector, from whom he obtained a receipt, which he produced. He gave the station- master at Hope his name and address. The defen- dant called Mr W. Parry, who accompanied him, aud took two tickets, one for the defendant and one for himself. One of the tickets was missing; how he could not say, there being no light in the car- riage. In answer to Mr Jones, the witness admitted that he threw the ticket through the window. Tne stationmaster at Caergwrie said that he issued two tickets to Mr Parry, and al-o said to Mr Jones that Mr Parry had taken a ticket for him. The bench thought if there was any blame it was on the part of Mr Parry, and the case would have to be dismissed. Drulik in a Railway Carriage.—Gaorge Cruiser was charged by Mr Jones with being drunk and oisoruerly in the railway carriage at Hope, on Saturday night last. Mr Jones made a long and rambling statement after the defendant had pleaded guilty. The defendant was cautioned, and bed 10d. and costs, or Ee?en days in default.  Drunkenness.—Thomas Hooson was charged by P.C. NeLou with being drunk and disorderly at the Firith, n Christmas Day. He refused to go hom, and said he did not know what the It-Ii to do after the new Act came into force, they dura't not be on the road nor in the house, nor in bed.—The defen. uant called witnesses, who said he was quite asber, auol had altentied church at Llanfynydd both in the morning and evening.—The bench were of opinion that the case had not been proved, and dismissed it.
CORWEN.I
CORWEN. I LECTURE.—On Monday evening the talented I poete?a and lecturer (or rather lectnress) delivered Ler capital lectute.at Glanafon chapel to a numerous uuoieuee, RENT AUDIT.—On Friday and Wednesday, the tenants on the Rhug estate paid their half yearly rent at the Owen Glyndwr Hotel, where a dinner was provided by Mrs Warne. EDOCATION.-On Monday the New National School at Glyndyfrdwy, was opened for the first time, when we are told thirteen children attended. The master is a young man from Carnarvon Training College. GWYDDBLWERN SCHOOL BoAftD.The poll for a member to fill the vacancy on this school board was to have taken place on Thursday, the 9Lh inst, but all the candidates had withdrawn except the Rev. H. C. Williams, wno was accordingly duly elected. POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT.—A meeting was held on Thursday evening, the 8th inst., in the Na. tional Sckeolroon, when the chair was taken by Mr J. Hughes, and a long programme was gone through. ANNIVERSARY.—On Wednesday and Thursday, the 8th and 9Lb inst., the independents held their annual meeting at Cynwyd chapel, when the Rev. R. Thomas, Bangor; Rey. J. Prichard, Graigfechan; and Rev. Jones, Llangwm, officiated on the oc- ca-ion. DEBATING AND MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS.— The seventh of the series was held on Monday eveu- ing the 13th ins-r, Mr R. Owen, Tynycelyn in the chair. The address was delivered by the Rev. H. C. Williams, whose subjtct was—" Know thyself." Mr D. Owen read a paper on "The events of the week. Solos aud gleell were given by Mr T. Roberts (G.anrafon), Mr it. Hughes (Tynycelyii), and party, Mr Edward Jones (Llausantffraid), and party, Mr W. Edwards and party, Mr D. Davies (Cynwyd.)
CEFN -AND -RHOSYMEDRE-
CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE- THE MESSIAH.—The Cefn Choral Union an. nounce a grand treat for the inhabitants in the per- formance of the Messiah' in the Tabernacle, on U the TaberngLeles on the 18th pi ox., with full baud aud chorus. ACCIDENTS AT PLASKYNASTON COLLIERY. — Sevoi-st accidents occurred at this colliery last week; fortunately none ot them proved fatal. Edmund Jones, of the Royal Oak, and Edward Hewett were hurt by a fall of dirt from the roof; another man bad a fracture of the leg, and had to be taken to Ruabon Hospital. Owen Edwards was also hurt very badly by a fall of roof. His injuries are very severe, aDd great tears are en ertained as to his re- covery. He was visited on Sunday by Des Burton, Jones, Lawton, and Roberts. On Monday, January 13th, Wat kin Davies sustained a fracture of the right leg, caused by a hutch passing over it.
DENBIGH.
DENBIGH. CATTLE AND PIG FAirus.-These monthly fairs took place on Tuesday and Wednesday last, and there were good attendances of buyers and fceUtrs. A fair amount of business was done, sellers holding firm for high prices. Pigs were rather cheaper, and sales were freely tffected. MARKET.—The market on Wednesday was well attended considering that the monthly fair took place on the same day. Fair amount of business transacted. Wheat, 191. to 20s. per 16Slbs.; barley, 15s. to 16s. per 147lbs.; oats, 9s. to 10s. per I501bs.; fresh butter, 19d. to 20d. per lb.; tub butter, 14J. to 15d. per lb.; fowls, 3s. to 3s. 6d. a couple; turkeys, 9s. to 13s. each; eggs, 12 to 13 for Is. THE LITERARY INSTITUTE.—A concert in aid of the funds of this institution is announced to be lriYcu on Friday next, the 24th inst., in the Assembly Rooms, by the members of the Denbigh Glee Club. and several distinguished local amateurs. The fact of the efforts of the glee club having been so well appreciated in past years, coupled with the worthy object lor which the coucert is given, are a sufficient guarautee that it will prove a success. THE FIRE BRIGADIC.-The members of this body have recently been undergoing a severe train- ing, and on Tuesday night their exertions were brought to bear in trying the various water-plugs with the engine, the result being vory satisfactory as regard the supply of water. We are happy to state that the Fire Brigade is now iu an efficient state. THE NEW CHURCH.—St. Anne's Church, Heu. llau-place, is rapiUly approaching completion, and will probably be ready for divine service by the begiauiog of June. The structure is of consider- able magnitude, and its architectural features are of a unique character. An energetic attempt is at present being made on the part of the Welsh inhabitants, who for some time past have worship- ped in the National Schoolroom, to raise a sum of money, by subscription, which will purchase a stained glass window or a font for the church. Their efforts are very laudab e, and it is to be noped they will meet with ready success, so that no delay m the progress of the work may take place. FE fTY SESSIONS, JANUARY IO.-Before the Mayor and Dr. Tumour. Drunk.—Au old man, naned John Buckley, des- cribed as a watchmaker, residing in Henllan-street, was naed Is. and costs for being drunk in Vale- street on the previous Wednesday. A Suspicious Character.-A man named Wm. Sherriugtou, who aa.d he came from Ijiverpool, was charged by Mr Lluyd, Bull Hotel, with being upon his premises wituout his knowledge or permission. Tue prisoner was tound sleeping in a' hayloft at 12 o'clock on the previous night. Prisoner admitted that he had slept in the place several nights before. He promised to leave the town at one- and was discharged. COUNTY COURT, JANUARY 15.—Before B. V. Williams, Esq., Judge. Important Judgment against a Railway Com- pany.-Eilis v. Deuoigh, Ruthin, and Corwen Rail- way Company.-r-This was a case which was heard at the last court, the plaintiff, Mr Ellis, butcher and farmer, of Denbigh, claiming damages against the company for the loss of 13 sheep, which Ftre in a field adjoining the company's railway, and through the insufficient barrier had strayed on to the line and were killed. His Honour reserved his judgment, which he now gave in the following termsThe case was brought against the company to recover from them damages done to sheep being run over by a train, and it was stated that the railway com- pany, being bound to keep things off their line, was not a sufifc-ent offence. The first point was whether it was through the fence that the sheep got on to the railway. I have considered the evidence, and I think it is quite clear that they did get through those wires. Then comes the question whether it was through the default of the company not keeping a proper tence. That is a point to which I have given most consideration. I think it is a very important matter to railway eompanies. I think myself that the fence was not calculated to keep off the sort of sheep found generally in this couutry. The space between the first and second wires was six inches, aud between the second and third seven iuches, between the two next wires eight inches, and the two next eight inches, and between the last two wires nine inches. I think that is not at all suf- ficient to keep out Welsh sheep. Moreover, I am of opinion that the fence itself was not properly constructed to continue good for twelve years. I think it was stated to have been up twelve years. The wires were fastened to posts, ten feet apart, by staples. Everybody who knows anything at all about such fences knows alter a few years, by the action of the weather upon the wood, the wood slightly decays, and therefore, of course, the wires have room to work because of the decayed wood against which the staple was first hammered; and I think tbat is found lwa) s to be the ca*e. In course of time by the action of the weather the wires get loobe, and they will not be only ten feet apart, but some distance further. There is no particular evidence that that was really so, but that is the natural result of their beiug fastened by staples, instead of boles being bored through the middle oi the posts and a goud plugging put in. I am of opinion, independently altogether of that, that the space of seven inches between the wires at that part of the fence through which the sheep would be most likely to go is not small enough; and that being so, and there being no quick fence planted alongside that hedge—which all railway companies always have, and which ought to be done when the railway is first made, and which would have entirely pre- vented any sheep from trespasbing on the line-I am of opinion that that fence was not properly made. The ra l vay company are bound to keep it in good order. The people -allow them to pass over thei. land, and they ougut strictly to comply with the re- quirements that exist in law.—After some discussion between Mr F. Wynne, who appeared for the plain- tiff, and Mr Charles Chandler, of Shrewsbury, who apposed tor the company, and his Honour as to the value of the sheep, the .atter gave a verdict of .£1 a head for the 13 sheep, less wS2 4j., which plaintiff had realised by the we o; the skins.—Mr Wynne applied for costs, which were allowed. The Late Municipal Election. Minshall v. Jones.-This was a claim for 15a., for the expenses of an1 excise license. Mr Minshall is the landlord of the Crown Hotel, Denbigh, and at the last municipal election defendant went to him to hire a oar fqr the purpose of conveying persons to the polls.—The plaintiff said that he had ao lioense, and oould not, therefore, hire the car. The defendant preased hard for the hire of the car, and said that if be (Mr Minshall) womd let him have it he would run all risks, and if there was anything to pay he would pay it. Immediately afterwards the officers of the excise caUed upon Mr Minshall, and he was obliged to pay 15a..for the license.—Hia Honor em?fde'r?d a contract had been made,: and $4vi a nrdict for the amount claimed.—Mr Loa?a ap .peared for the? piMntiS, and Mr Knowles for the defendant. Williams v. WhiUhouseMr Wynne appeared for plaintiff, who Ï8 a blacksmith, living at Llano etydd, and Mr Honlden was for the defendant, who keeps a forge at Bodfari.—The plaintiff some time ago delivered to defendant 5 oas 1 cwt. 14 lbs. of scrap iron for the purpose of forging, for which he now claimed J63 7s. 2d., which was at the rate of 12s. 6d. a ton. Defendant repeatedly said that the iron would be ready to be returned, and defendant, under the belief that the iron would be ready at the atated times, as the defendant had written, had made frequent journeys to Bodfari, which brought ap his claim to A5 5s. 8d.—His Honor gave a I verdict for L3 7s. 2d., with costs. These were all the cases of public interest.