Llangollen Advertiser Denbighshire Merionethshire and North Wales Journal

TO CORRESPONDENTS, &c. We shall deem it a favour at all times to receive short notices of any local occurrences at which we may not happen to be present. Having to go to press early on Thursday night, our readers will oblige by forwarding their communications as early as pos- sible, and advertisements must bereceived notlater than Twelve o'clock on Thursday noon. Our Bardic Editor at present is the Rev. J. H. Hughes, The Manse, Cefn, near Ruabon. The bards will, therefore, send their productions to his address. We cannot undertake to return rejected communica- tions, or take notice of anonymous communications. Whatever is intended for insertion must be authen- ticated by the name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith.

ON Saturday morning Sir Garnet Wolseley, with his staff, left the Charing-cross station en route for Brindisi and Malta, whence he will depart for Cyprus about the 20th inst. A Special Correspondent who accompanies the expedition says that Cyprus is to b\1 garrisoned by a comparatively small body of European troops, supplemented by a force of local militia. The stay at Cyprus of the Indian contingent will be only temporary, nor is it in contemplation to maintain permanently in the island any force of native Indian troops. MR. CHARLEY, M.P., AND MR. WALKER M.P., addressed a meeting of members of the Salford Constitutional Association in Tatton- park, Knutsford, on Saturday, and a resolution was passed declaring that the gratitude of the nation was due to Lord Beaconsfield and the Cabinet, who, in spite of factious and un- English opposition, have so ably and success- fully conducted our Eastern policy, and who, by their sagacity, forethought, and prudent preparations, have restored this country to the proud pre-eminence among European nations which it had forfeited under Liberal vacilla- tion and misrule. THE members of the Liverpool Peace Society, at a meeting held on Saturday, passed a resolution which, whilst it expressed satis- faction at the pacific solution of political difficulties which the Congress by this time afforded, deprecated in the strongest terms the assumption by the Government of territorial and other responsibilities which were sure to involve enlarged armaments and continued germs of international dissensions, that might hereafter plunge this country into war. ON Saturday the Congress held its twentieth and final sitting. All the Plenipotentiaries were in full uniform. After the signature of the Treaty, Prince Bismarck rose and an- nounced that the labours of the Congress had terminated. At the moment of separating he had' no hesitation in affirming that the Congress had deserved well of Europe. If it had been impossible to satisfy all the aspira- tions of public opinion, history would do justice to its intentions and work, and the Plenipotentiaries would have the consciousness of having, within the limits of the possible, restored and assured to Europe the great benefit of peace, which was so seriously in jeopardy. The result would not be diminished by any criticism inspired by party spirit. Count Andrassy then rose, and thanked Prince Bismarck for the services he had rendered to the Congress. The Prince briefly replied, and the proceedings terminated. In the evening there was a grand banquet at the Palace, which was attended by all the Pleni- potentiaries, except Lord Beaconsfield and Prince Gortschakoff. In proposing a toast, the Crown Prince said that the understanding which had been arrived at would prove a fresh guarantee for the peace and welfare of the world. AT the Crystal Palace on Saturday there was a great Board school festival, the occasion being the distribution of 4,000 Bibles and Testaments, presented by Mr. Francis Peek and the Religious Tract Society to Board school scholars for proficiency in Scriptural subjects. Sir Charles Reed, chairman of the School Board for London, in the course of a brief address, reminded his audience that the Board had decided to give Bible instruction throughout all their schools, so that now 188,000 children daily heard a portion of the Word of God read to them, not one child in 4,000 had been withdrawn from it, and not one complaint had reached the Board from any parent who had objected to the instruc- tion given. THE living of Rhyl, vacant by the death of the Venerable Archdeacon Morgan, has been offered to the Rev. Thomas Richardson, of Aberdovey, and brother to the vicar of Corwen. The rev. gentleman has visited Rhyl this week, but as yet it is not known whether he will accept of the living. THE" Cymmanfa" of the Welsh Indepen- dents of Carnarvonshire, which came off on Friday, was the first religions meeting held in the Carnarvon Pavilion, and served to prove the admirable capabilities of that building for large gatherings of the kind. This turned out to be the most successful "Cymmanfa" ever held in the county. Preaching services were held throughout the day, and the finest talent of the denomination was engaged. The attendance was about three thousand. The conference was held on Wednesday. SOME of the extreme London Ritualists, who cannot suffer the interposition of the State in suppressing their ridiculous ceremonials, have started an organisation to advocate the dis- establishment and disendowment of the Church of England. One of the speakers at a meeting held this week stated that when the tithes were first given they were given to celibates- they were never intended to keep wives and children, for they were the support of the monasteries, and the monasteries educated and supported the poor. He did not, however, state whether he seeks a return to the monas- tery system. This, perhaps, is the object of this new movement. THE twenty-ninth annual meeting of the North Wales Branch of the Britigh Medical Association was held at the Imperial Hotel, Llandudno, on Tuesday week, the following members being present:—Dr. William Jones, L.R.C.P., Ruabon, the president elect; Drs. Eyton Jones, Wrexham; R. W. J. Evans, do.; Arthur Pritchard, Conway; E. J. Lloyd, Bangor; H. Rees, Carnarvon; Jones Morris, Portmadoc; R. Roberts, do.; S. Griffith, do.; A. E. Tumour, Denbigh W. Williams, of the North Wales Counties Lunatic Asylum, do.; J. Lloyd Eoberts, do.; T. Jones, Llanrwst; Davies Hughes, Menai Bridge; T. Davies, Colwyn Bay; William Williams, Rodney- street, Liverpool; Dr. Llewelyn Lodge, St. Asaph J. R Hughes, do.; R. Griffiths, Aber- gele and J. Roberts, Chester. W. Evans Jones, ofRuabon, was also present. Four new members were received in the course of the evening :-Drs. Richard Williams, Great George- street, Liverpool; David Hughes, Llangollen Price Jones, Llangollen; and G. J. Roberts, Festiniog. The usual intermediate meeting of the Branch was fixed to be held at Llangollen in February, 1879. MANY besides the shareholders in the unfortunate Bala Bank will rejoice at the very satisfactory report of the liquidators. That all the depositors should have been paid in full, and that promptly, thanks to the assistance of the North and South Wales Bank, and that half the capital should be returned to the shareholders in about eighteen months after the stoppage, are facts that make the position of this bank compare favourably with some institutions of the kind that have stopped payment. The liquidators gracefully, and with much justice, acknowledge the obligations of all connected with the Bala Bank, both shareholders and depositors, to the North and South Wales Bank, but not a little of the credit of the effective and economical adminis- tration of the estate must be due to the energy, tact, and fidelity of Mr. Richard Jones and Mr. J. E. Edwards themselves. AFTER occupying the whole of one day, and the greater portion of another, the appeal at the Carnarvonshire Quarter Sessions, the other week, of the Colwyn Bay Building Company against a decision of the local magistrates convicting them for infringing the by-laws of the sanitary authority was referred to an architect to be agreed upon by the parties. It seems rather unfortunate that this course was. not adopted sooner, as it would have saved great expense to both appellants and respon- dents and some bewilderment to the magis- trates, who confessed themselves scarcely able to understand the merits of the case, and the wasteful expenditure of forensic eloquence by learned counsel on both sides. > THE Government issued on Tuesday night the official text of the Treaty of Berlin, the map showing the territory restored to Turkey by that treaty, and a despatch from the Marquis of Salisbury, in which he contends that in all material points the San Stefano treaty has been modified in accordance with the criticisms contained in his circular of the 1st of April. THERE was no lack of warmth in the welcome accorded on Tuesday to Lord Beaconsfield and the Marquis of Salisbury on their return from Berlin. Addresses were presented at Dover, and a great demonstration was made at Charing-cross station. Two or three little speeches were made by the Premier, to the effect that they had brought back "peace with honour," and he trusted the result would be followed by the prosperity of the country and the rest of Europe. AN atrocious crime has been committed at Llangybi, near Newport, Monmouthshire. On Wednesday morning it was discovered that a man named Watkins, his wife, and three child- ren had been murdered, the house ransacked, and then set fire to. Tramps are suspected.

LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS. LLANGOLLEN. PREACHERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY.—English Baptist Chapel (Penybryn), at 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. Dr. Ellis, pastor; English Wesleyan Chapel (Market-street), at 11 15 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. G. H. Barker, Wrexham; Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, at 10 a.m., Rev. J. C. Davies, Cefn Mawr, and at 6 p.m., Rev. D. A. Williams, Llangollen; Independent Chapel (Church-street), at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. Robert Evans, Aberhonddu Welsh Baptist Chapel, at 9 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. J. J. Williams, Pwllheli; Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, at 9 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. John Jones, Ruabon Penllyn Mission Room, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., LADIES' CLUB.—The members of the Llan- gollen and Llantysilio Female Friendly Society commemorated their 67th anniversary on Friday last. Meeting at the Town Hall about two o'clock, they marched in procession to the Parish Church, headed by the fine band of the 9th D.R.V., where the service was read by the Rev. Richard Bowcott, B.A., and a sermon was preached by the Rev. E. R. James, B.D., vicar, from Luke vii. 36--50. Having left the church, the procession was again re-formed and the members then proceeded to the Bowling Green, where an excellent tea was served by Mr. Allen. The tables cleared, the principal feature of the anniversary—dancing—occupied the re- on the occasion were brilliantly attired, and the weather was exceedingly favourable. TRIPS AND PICNICS.—Several small excursion and picnic parties visited this town during the last few days, all of whom seemed to be greatly pleased with the scenery and curious objects of the neighbourhood. CRICKET.—LLANGOLLEN V. WREXHAM.—The return match between these clubs was played at Llangollen on Saturday last, and resulted in the visitors winning by a majority of 89 runs. WREXHAM. G. F. Thomson, run out 48 J. H. Darby, lbw, b LI. Smith 7 T. Walker, b Crosse 12 C. McGregor, run out 6 R. H. V. Kyrke, c Edwards, b LI. Smith 37 A. Bradley, lbw, b Crosse. 17 E. A. Crosse, c Birley, b LI. Smith. 0 C. Thomas, b Crosse 7 T. W. Rowland, b Crosse 0 — Kelley, not out. 5 F. Owen, b Crosse. 2 Extras. 11 152 LLANGOLLEN. Col. Salt, c. McGregor, b Thomson. 0 K. Crosse, c Kelly, b Thomson. 6 C. Edwards, lbw, b McGregor 3 LI. Smith, thrown out Crosse. 19 W. Sparrow, b Kyrke. 6 — Stileman, b Kyrke 3 W. C. Fenwick, c. Crosse, b Thomson 9 C. Fenwick, b Thomson, 0 Birley, not out 10 S. Biram, c Kelley, b Thomson 1 T. H. Parry, b Thomson 0 Extras 6 63 LLANGOLLENV. ANFIELD TOURISTS.—This match will be played at Llangollen next Saturday. REHOBOTH.—On Wednesday evening, the Rev. Griffith Parry, late of Manchester, but now of Aber- ystwyth, delivered a very excellent and practical sermon at the above chapel, from James v. 19, 20. There was a fair congregation, who listened very attentively. SPECIAL SESSIONS, Wednesday, July 17th.—Before Major Tottenham and T. G. LI. Dickin, Esq. Drunk and Indecent.-Catherine Slawson v. W. and Ellen Jones, of Glamorgan.—Catherine Slawson said-On Tuesday afternoon, the 16th inst., about three o'clock, both William and Ellen Jones (husband and wife) came to my house drunk, and they had stayed at my house the night previous. Presently both commenced fighting, and I stepped in between them to try and make peace, but both turned upon me and beat me very severely, which fact I have marks to prove. I then turned them out; but William Jonesmanaged to open one of my windows, by which means Ellen Jones gained access to one of the rooms. On getting in she took hold of a basket which had a quantity of crockery in it, and threw it up and let it fall to the ground, thereby smashing the contents, value at least 5s. After this both deserted the place as quickly as possible.—P.C. Edward Windsor said-About half-past three o'clock yesterday afternoon, the 16th., Inspector Humphreys instructed me to pursue the prisoners and have them locked up. I caught sight of them at Penddol, followed and found them by Pentre- felin lying in a very indecent posture. I charged them with the offence and brought them back to Llangollen and locked them up. I then went to Mrs. Slawson, whom I found sitting down crying, and asked her what she intended doing with them, and she said she wished them locked up. I told her they were locked up.—Margaret Lewis, witness confirmed the statement of Mrs. Slawson. —Fined 10s. and costs each, or, in default, 14 days' imprisonment. ACCIDENT.—On Friday last, a little boy, four years of age, belonging to Mr. John Hughes, joiner, Price's-square, met with an awful accident in the absence of his mother, by falling over the weir near the Old Factory, a depth of about eighteen feet. He alighted on his head upon the rocks beneath, and it is a matter of great surprise that he was not instantly killed by the fall. Doctor Jones, who attends the little boy, says that the nature of his injuries are severe con- cussion of the brain, which resulted in the suspension of breathing for many hours, ( artificial breathing being kept up by the doctor for three hours), partial palsy of the right limbs, squirting of the eyes and loss of speech. Singular to relate, the boy seems to be progressing favourably. An occurrence of this kind ought to be a caution to mothers to keep an eye upon their children, especially at such a dangerous place as the argae. MR. BALL, as will be seen in another column, will attend at the Trevelyan Temperance Hotel, this town, on Thursday, the 25th inst. THE REV. BENJAMIN HUMPHREYS, of the Baptist College, preached a farewell sermon at Glan'rafon Chapel, this town, on Wednesday evening last, to a select congregation. He is leaving for Manchester. EXCURSION TO RHYL. Llangollen is becoming noted for the large railway and other trips organised in connection with the various Sunday Schools of the town and district. In our last there was an account of a large Calvinistic trip to Barmouth and on Tuesday again there was another popular Baptist trip to Rhyl ar lan yr heli. A few years back, under the stage-coach dispensation, the thought of conveying five or six hundred people to one of the said places could not have occurred to anyone. The cost would have been enormous; it would have been impossible to hire enough horses and vehicles, and it would have taken more than a day to travel to and fro but, thanks to the power, velocity, and cheapness of the iron horse, we are now enabled to reach a far- distant town in two or three hours spend about nine hours at the seaside, and return home in good time the same day, and all this for an extremely low charge. If it were possible for our ancestors to witness this mighty revolution in the mode and swiftness of travelling, they could not but wonder. We are glad to be able to say in respect of the excursion of Tuesday last, that it turned out in every way a perfect success. The closing of all the flannel factories for the day ministered greatly to its popularity and as the state of the weather was all that could be desired, many belonging to other denominations joined the trip. About a quarter to five in the morning the band of the 9th Denbigh- shire Volunteers marched through the streets, playing a lively air, in order to awake all who intended to spend the day at Rhyl; and it is more than probable that its sweet and powerful sounds awoke many others, besides the "trippers," who would have preferred repose; but as such early sounds happen so very seldom, the general public must not be very hard, especially as, in this instance, the rousing took place at the proper time. This excellent brass band accompanied the excursionists. The train, which was advertised to leave this station at 6 15 a.m., arrived here from Carrog about seven minutes earlier. There were several passengers in it from Carrog, Glyndyfrdwy, and Berwyn. When it came to a stand at the platform, there was a general scramble for seats, and on this occasion, as well as on all others, the old Welsh adage proved" true-" Trechaf treisied, ar grvanaf gwaedded." But after running along the platform and peeping into this and that carriage, in about five minutes all had found seats. Being now 6 15, the whistle sounded, and off went the train. At Llandyn fields full steam was put on the engine in order to gain power to ascend the Trevor incline but notwith- standing the strength of the iron horse, the train travelled up this road at a slow pace, and no wonder when it had attached to it about 20 carriages well filled. The hill, valley, and river scenery between here and Trevor is of the most beautiful on the line. At Trevor several joined the train. A feeling of regret seemed to lay hold on many of the passengers on witnessing the stillness and smokeless chimneys of the New British Iron Works, Acrefair, which place formerly was full of life and activity. It is to be hoped now that, peace having been restored, this station an unbroken run was made to Chester. The sight of the train in a curve on peeping through the window, when descending Gresford hill, was something awful and grand. Our old late lamented friend, Mr. Edwards, of Glanafon, used to say, "When travelling on the railway there is only an inch of iron between us and eternity." The train with its precious freight gliding along this declivity at such great velocity, should that inch of iron—namely, the tire of one of the wheels-break, the consequence would have been awful to con- template. We were soon crossing the Dee, and leaving the famous racecourse on our right; the two tunnels under the quaint old town of Chester were gone through, and -we were at the general station by 7 20. Here another engine belonging to the North-Western Company was attached to the rear of the train, and the charge of it was now chiefly given to officials belonging to that system. At 7 30 we left the station, proceeding for two miles the same way we had come by, and turning to the Holyhead line at Saltney. We were soon opposite Hawarden Castle, which was dimly seen in the woods. At Holywell station a stoppage of fifteen minutes was made in order to examine and collect the tickets. Rhyl was reached at 8 45, two hours and a half after leaving Llangollen. or two hours of actual travelling. The band marched and played along High-street to the parade, being followed by the excursionists. The Rhylites and visitors staying there were greatly pleased with the music discoursed by the band; and, it being rather an early hour, several visitors might be seen here and there peeping slyly through their bedroom windows. After this the people dispersed in all directions in search of something with which to amuse them- selves. Many scores had a dip in the blue sea, the water of which was so warm that many continued in it more than was beneficial. The splendid pier was exeedingly well patronised, as well as the concert held at 11 o'clock in a large room about the middle of -that. structure. Many of the boys rode on donkeys making quite as much if not a little more noise than the boys of England with Llangollen donkeys. Several hired carriages to visit Bodel- wyddan Church, Rhuddlan, Abergele, and other places. We did not happen to see any boating, but several took the steam-boat to Colwyn Bay. Beautiful as they are, we fear that but very few visited the Winter Gardens. The large gardens were made at a vast expense, and in a few years hence when the groves are grown, the general appearance of the place will be greatly improved. There was a performance by a young Blondin there on the high rope. There was another large excursion party in the town from Menai Bridge, which tended to make the place look very lively on Tuesday. Rhyl is a wonderful place, having sprung up a large town in a very short time. Forty years ago it was but a very insignificant village, but as soon as the railway was made through it, the march of improvement commenced and has been carried on uninterrupted- ly initil the present time. But we fear that the supply of houses is now more than the demand; and on account of the stagnation of trade, combined with the attraction of the Paris Exhibition, the present season hitherto at all the watering places and inland visiting towns of North and South Wales has been very bad. After spending a most pleasant day. most of the excursionists seemed to be quite fatigued, and began to wend their way towards the station long before the time the train was advertised to leave which fact goes far to prove that less than ten hours at the seasIde would give satisfaction to the public. At 7 o'clock nearly all had seated themselves, and a '-A ? K mmute the train left the siding amidst the congratulations of the bystanders. After a most pleasant journey we found ourselves at 10 o'clock safe at the Llangollen platform. As far as we observed, the excursionists behaved in a decent manner, with the exception of a few boys clamouring and stamping their feet and using bad language in one of the compartments, which made it necessary for us to seek a more quiet part of the train. We threatened to report them, but we believe they were not from this town. Great credit is due to Mr. Fussell, the stationmaster, Mr. Parry the inspector, and the other officials in charge of the train belonging to the Great and North- Western companies, for the excellent arrangements that were made to ensure the safety of the train and its precious freight of immortal beings. BEAUMARIS. BARON HILL GARDENS.—By permission of Sir Richard and Lady Williams Bulkeley, the new gardens and roseries at Baron Hill, Beaumaris, which have recently been formed under the management of Mr. Gough, the head gardener, were on Wednesday week open to the public, the small fee charged for admission being in aid of the Clio industrial training ship. The band of the ship, under the leadership of their instructor, Bandmaster Jennett, of the Anglesey Engineer Militia, played on the terrace during the afternoon. Z!l CEFN AND RHOSYMIDRS. INSURANCE AGENCY.—Mr. Douthwaite, chemist, has been appointed agent for the Ruabon district to the Queen (Fire and Life) Insurance Company. DEATH OF MR. GEORGE BECK, WYNNSTAY Arnrs. -On Sunday, Mr. George Beck, who had not been well for some time, died rather suddenly. The annual festival of the Oddfellows Club, which was to be held at the house on Monday last, was postponed in consequence. GREAT PROGRESS IN PENYBONT BRICKYARD.— This brickyard has been greatly enlarged recently, still within the last few months the men are working night and day, and with this cannot execute more than about half the orders they have on hand for pressed bricks, and especially roofing tiles. Mr. J. C. Edwards employs a large number of men in the neighbourhood full time, a fact much appreciated these bad times. DOG FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.—Whilst one of our local carriers was on his route through the Cefn, accompanied by his dog, one of the bulldog breed. As they passed a 11 large baker's shop in the middle of the Cefn, another of the canine species made his appearance, and a severe fight took place between the two dogs. The owner of the second dog came upon the scene, and declared that the carrier's dog must have misbehaved himself towards his dog or else he would not have taken the advantage of him on the road. From words it got to blows, and the two men became more savage than their dogs were a short time before. We have not heard whether matters will be settled by the local authorities, or if they will wait for fear hydro- phobia sets in. RUABON. SCHOOL BOARD EXPENDITURE.—The Globe says —"Ruabon having earned a high name for the quality of its coals, thought the time had come for establishing that expensive institution, a School Board. This has now been in existence for some time yet, odd to say, Ruabon does not seem satisfied with its white elephant. This dis- content may possibly be due to the depressed state of the coal trade, for the local grumbling is on the score of the Board's extravagance. There would certainly be some ground for this charge if the figures given by a provincial contemporary are correct. To begin with, the Board has already borrowed about £ 13,000—a considerable sum for such a limited district as that of Ruabon. But even more unaccountable is the state of affairs disclosed by the annual disbursements. The total of expenditure last year was £3122. Out of this amount, il364 went in payment of teachers' salaries, books, and stationery, leaving £1758 as the charge for establishment, repairs, and miscellaneous drains. In other words the strictly educational expenditure was. less by a third than that incurred under supplementary heads-an anomaly which the ratepayers of Ruabon have some right to resent. Perhaps they would show more cheerfulness were it not for a suspicion that the School Board system is being converted into an instrument for educating the children of improvident parents at the cost of the provident. It cannot be exactly pleasant for them to notice that, while the annual outgoings now reach £3122, only £22 was received last year from school fees. The parents of the pupils, therefore, paid only a fourteenth part for the education of their offspring, the unhappy rate- payers contributing the balance. Perhaps some educational enthusiasts will say that, after all, there is little to grumble at, inasmuch as the School Board rate rarely amounts to more than a few pence in the pound. So it may be in most instances; but Ruabon is an exceptional in this particular as, let us hope, it is in those previously mentioned. Its rate last year was one shilling and a halfpenny in the pound-a most inconve- nient thing for the householder, we imagine, at a time when coals are a drug in the market. We commend the above facts to any district which is ambitious of the honour of having a School Board." DENBIGH. THE MA YOR.- vV e regret to record that the Mayor, Mr. Alderman Thomas Gee, has been in- disposed for a few days, but is now fast recovering his usual health and spirits. C, THE NEW CHAPEL.—The tender of Mr. Thos. Hughes, builder, Vale-street, for the new English Chapel in Vale-street has been finally accepted, and the contract signed, the work to beo-in on Monday. ° GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—We are requested to state (and have much pleasure in doing so) that the first prize was given to R. Conwy C, Joyce, son of Mr. Joyce, watchmaker, and he was much complimented by the examiner. CRUELTY.—On Thursday last, Joseph Bloor, gardener, was brought up in custody charged with beating his son, aged ten years. On the previous day, prisoner went home drunk and asked the little boy for his mother. He replied I that she was gone into the town to look for him, when the brutal fellow took the child by the ear and neck and held him up whilst he beat him with his fist. Then letting go, he kicked the poor child on the side of the head across the kitchen. At this point a farmer passing ran in and helped a woman to rescue the child who was unconscious and bleeding profusely from the head and ear. Prisoner was sent to Ruthin goal for fourteen days' hard labour and ordered to find sureties to keep the peace for six months. THE BOWLING GREEN.—At Mr. Joyce's is to be seen for a few days the silver tankard won by Mr. J. P. Lewis. It is inscribed Royal Denbigh Bowling Green, 1877, won by Mr. J. P. Lewis, and presented by him to the Green." TRAP ACCIDENT.—A few days ago, a trap was standing in Vale-street, when the horse bolted with it. He went along Peeks-lane and turned down Park-lane towards the Infirmary, which in due course he passed at a rapid rate, and careered down the road towards Whitchurch. When nearing the turning towards Ystrad, the gig turned over, and the horse was, of course, stopped. It belonged to Mr. Jones, Rossa farm.' Fortunately, no person was hurt, although a good many were frightened and several had very narrow escapes. LLANDRILLO. WOOL FAIR.—The annual wool fair was held here on Thursday, July 11th. The quantity offered for sale was considerably less than in former years. The prices for Welsh mountain wool were from lid. to 121d. for the best sort, and for field wool from 13d. to 15d. As the fair is held in the evening, the business of buying, weighing, and packing was kept on till a very late hour. Amongst the principal buyers we noticed Messrs. Hughes and Roberts, Llangollen, Mr. Morris, Glynceiriog, and Mr. J. Evans, Llandrillo. The trade on the whole was much better than was expected some few weeks ago, and all the lots met with a ready sale. TREGEIRIOG. ACCIDENT.-As Mr. John Jones, Ty-ucha, was engaged in killing rabbits on the farm of Mr. Rt. Roberts, Nantswrn, on Saturday, by some means or other the charge left the gun and blew off one of the fingers of his right hand. Mr. Jones had the needful remedy applied to the injured part by Dr.Williams, Tregeiriog, and he is recovering as well as may be expected. RUTHIN. EXCURSION.—On Monday morning week, the London and North-Western Company ran a through excursion train from Corwen, Ruthin, and Denbigh to Bellevue Gardens, Manchester. From the former towns it started about five o'clock in the morning, and did not return until nearly the same time the following morning. A goodly number of passengers booked from the various stations. THE CROPS.—The enormous hay crops in this district have to a very large extent been secured with very little trouble and expense to farmers. Mr. Jones, of the Castle Arms, through over- anxiety to carry before a threatening storm, was put to extra trouble by not having made a good foundation for his rick, which overbalanced. Mr. Williams, of Castle Gardens, has gathered an unusual quantity of the finest strawberries that can be grown indeed the fruit crops, especially pears, are most plentiful. TREAT TO THE WORKHOUSE CHILDREN.-On Friday week, through the kindness of the guardians, the children and some of the inmates of the union house were taken to Rhyl for a day's enjoyment. They started from Ruthin station about 8 o'clock, returning again by the train leaving Rhyl soon after 6 o'clock. The day was exceedingly fine, and the youngsters greatly enjoyed themselves. CARNARVON. FI.RE.-About one o'clock on Thursday morning week, Police-constables William Jones and R. Williams, whilst on duty" in Turf-square, observed an unusual light in one of the bedroom windows of the premises of Mrs. Emery Jones. They immediately proceeded there, and found that some furniture close to the window was rapidly burning. Having gained admittance, they went to the room, and succeeded in extinguishing a burning dressing table. The servant girl, together with Mrs. Jones and the rest of the inmates, were in bed at the time. Had it not been for the timely discovery of the officers, the former person would probably have been suffocated. The fire originated by the servant girl allowing a lighted candle to burn on the table. CORWEN. MONTHLY MEETING OF METHODISTS.—The mem- bers of the Methodist Connexion in East Mer- ioneth held their Monthly Meeting at Llawr-y- bettws, on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 9th and 10th. The Rev. E. Williams, Cynwyd, presided over the Conference held the first day. Attention was called to the missionary cause, and it was decided to print a report with an address from the Rev. W. Williams, of Corwen, and also to invite the Rev. J. Thomas, M.A., of Liverpool, to visit Penllyn and Edeyrnion in order to awakea the churches to a sense of their duty in the matter. A vote of sympathy was passed with the Rev. W. Pugh, of Llandrillo, who has been ill for several months. In the public services the followiug ministers preached: Rev. J. Ogwen Jones, B.A. of Rhyl, Dr. Edwards, E. Peters, W. Griffiths, E. Davies, and R. Richards. CRICKET.—CORWEN V. ST. JOHN'S, RUTHIN.-— This match was played at Corwen, and resulted in a victory for Corwen by 20 runs. For the home team, Mr. E. Davies batted well for 21 (not out), and Mr. E. W. Young for 9. For the visitors, Mr. S. G. Ellis played well. The bowling of Mr. J. Roberts for Corwen, and that of Mr. J. M. Roberts for the visitors was dead on the spot. The following is the score :— CORWEN 1ST INNINGS. CORWEN 2ND INNINGS. John Roberts, b J. M. Roberts. o run out IJ J. P. Davies, lbw. b J. M. Roberts 5 run out 0 J. Morris, b John Roberts 0 bMostyn 1 J. H. Walker, b J. M. Roberts 6 b J.M. Roberts 3 E. W. Young, run out 0 b ditto. 9 r. May, b J. M. Roberts 4 c Maddocks b Lloyd 8 E. Morris, not out 6 b J. M. Roberts 5! E. H. Williams, b J. M. Roberts. 0 b ditto R. Williams, b ditto 2 handled ball B. Davies, run out 6 not out 21 J. Hood, b J. M. Roberts 0 run out 2 Extras 20 Extras. 10 49 71 I RÚTHIN 1ST INNINGS. W. Williams, b J. Roberts 0 Maddocks, lbw, b ditto 2 S. Ellis, c and b Walker 0 J. Roberts, b J. Roberts 1 W. Evans, b ditto 1 S. G. Ellis, b Walker 7 AV. Lloyd, b J. Roberts 1 J. M. Roberts, b ditto 5 P. Mostyn, not out 1 H. Goodwin, b J. Roberts, 0 H. W Adams, b ditto. 0 Extras 11 29 LLANARMON D. C. SCRIPTURAL DISCOURSES.—On Tuesday, the 16th inst., the Calvinistic Methodists held their preach- ing meeting at Salem Chapel, when there officiated the Rev. Griffith Parry, Aberystwytb, and the Kev. Joseph Thomas, Carno. The sermons were truly good, but the congregations were not so numerous as usual, for the reason, probably, that the time is such a busy one among the farmers on account of the hay harvest. GLYNCEIRIOG. HIGHWAY BOARD MEETING.—On Thursday, July 11th, the Llangollen District Highway Board held a meeting at the New Inn. Capt. Best, B.N., presided, and the other members present were Mr. Michael Thomas, Mr. J. White, Tregeiriog, Mr. Roberts, Bodlith, Llansilin, Mr. Foulkes, Llwynymaen, Mr. Hughes, Penybont, Llanged- wyn, Mr. Thomas, Pennant, Mr. Evans, Talgarth, Mr. Jas. Somerville, Chirk, Mr. Chas. Richards, solicitor, clerk, and Mr. Edmunds, surveyor. No business of special importance occurred. BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL TEA P ARTy.-On Monday, July 15th, the children attending the Baptist Sunday School had their annual treat. At three o'clock they formed in procession-the Old Glyn Band were in front and played exceed- ingly well. They went as far as New Hall, the residence of Mr.Wynne, and also to Mrs. Green's. After this, tea was provided in the schoolroom* of which there were about 240 partakers. LLANDUDNO. THE HAYDOCK ACCIDENT. — We have been requested to state that subscriptions for the relief of the families of those killed at the IIaydock Colliery will be received at the Post- officc, by Mr. Thomas Williams, chemist, and the two banks. SLEEPING OUT.—On Monday, before Dr. Nicob John Williams, butcher, was charged with sleeping ill a hay stack the previous night, an<j William O'Harra, from Ireland, was with a similar offence.—Both were committed to gaol for fourteen days. TIME FOR POSTING LETTERS.—This month the time for posting letters in the evening has been extended a quarter of an hour, the box closing a eight o'clock; with an extra stamp, a quarter 0 an hour later. There is a corresponding extension in the telegraphic service up to nine p.m. IMPROVED TRAIN SERVICE.—The railway com- pany has agaiu been liberal in its train service to Llandudno, as many as 21 trains running fr01* and to the town. With S J many trains, Pe0P| need hardly consult time tables, but have on J to go to the railway station, and there will be train for them. Of course, those who ha waiting at railway stations, and those who ha a partiality for arriving at the last moment, an sometimes too late, must still have their tim bill, but, with so many, it is somewhat Puzzv > to find out which trains are the most servicea However, the company has been very libera the matter. THE WHOLE MORE THAN THE HALF.—-At a neg^o celebration, an Irishman stood listening to Douglas, who was expatiating upon governm and freedom, and as the orator waxed warm, speaking of political rights, the Irishman Bedad, he spakes well for a nager." you know," said one, that he isn't a negr? • „ is only half negro?" Only a half nager, is "I Well, if half a nager can talk in that style, hot thinking a whole nager might beat the prop Jeremiah."