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WELSHPOOL. I
WELSHPOOL. I THE BEADING SOCIETY.—We are informed that Dr I Barrett and Mr D. P. Owen have presented a number of 1 books, Sc. to this institution for circulation amongst the members. A NOVEL EVENING.—A temperance meeting was-held on Satu'day evening, June 1st, in the society's rooms, when a tea and coffee s >pper was held, presided over^by Messrs Lewis and Douthwaite, A very pleasant evening, enlivened by several sougs, was spent. Messrs Lewis and Douthwaite, A very pleasant evening, enlivened by several sougs, was spent. CAUHSE PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY, JcNE 3RD.-Before Major Hayward and Captain Mytton.—Poor rates for Middletown and Castle Caereinion, and the Purveyor's accounts for Rhosgoch were allowed. There was no other business. POOL UPPER, MONDAY, JUNE JRD.—Before Major Hayward and Captain Mytton.— Ihe following persons were summoned by PC. Rogers for allowing animals to Btray on the highway in the parish of GuiLfield, and ordered to pay the amounts set opposite their respective names :—Edward Davies (adjourned from last m-eting), 4s. Ann Hayward, 4-. John Jeffreys, 5s. (allowed a month to pay); Thomas Davies, 5s. (allowed a month); Richard Middleton, 49. (allowed a month).—David Roberts, surveyor, of Llanerchrochwell Upper, preferred a charge of not delivering surveyor's accounts against Richard drell, the late surveyor. After a lengthened hearing the case was disposed of by defendant bing ordered to pay the costs, 16s., which he did.—Several rates and surveyor s accounts were allowed. COURT Powii.-The members of this court of Foresters held their anniversary oa Wednesday, May 29th, at their court house, the Gullet Inn, where a procession was forme.), which headed by the band of the Montgomery Militia, march- d to St. Mary's Church,- where prayers were read by the Rev. J. Turner, and a sermon, preached by the Rev. E. B. C. Frith. After the service tl e members returned to the Inn, where a most excellent dinner had been provided by the host and hostess, Mr and Mrs Gittins. The chair was occupied by Mr John Hickman. After dinner a good list of toasts were given, and duly acknowledged. PETTY SESSION?, TUESDAY JUNE 4TH.—Before Thos. Morris, Esq. (Mayor), J. Powell, Esq., and W. T. Parker. Esq. Assiult Cases.—John Davies, labourer, of Raven-street, was charged with assaulting Mary Davies, wife of David Davies, of the same place, on the 25th April. This case had been adjourned from the last court, at the defendant's request, who was represented by Mr G. D. Harrison. Com- plainant said that on the d iy in question, her hen was fighting with one of defendant's, and she went to part them, first with her hand, and then with her foot, where- upon defendant said, with an oath, that she would break her neck if she kicked his hen. Defendant's hen went into complainant's house, and defendant followed, and a regular row ensued, defendant giving complainant a blackeye. In reply to the Bench, defendant said that he was in the militia, and this was the reason the case had not come on before. From the evidence it appeared that both sides were to blame, and the case was consequently dismissed.—Sarah Morris, of Powell's- row, was charged with assaulting John Kelly, of the same place, on the 23rd May. Complainant said that on the 23rd defendant met witness on the canal bridge and at- tempfd to strike him, she also cut his coat near the fore part of the arm with a knife, which she bad in her hand. Complainant added that the origin of the quirrel was between defendant's daughter and himself. Wm. Bray was on the bridge and saw the two disputants, who ap- peared to be striking one another. He took hold of Kelly and said if he struck the woman again he would give him in charge. Defendant said complainant was always annoying her. This case was also dismissed. This terminated the business.
NEWTOWN.
NEWTOWN. DEATH OF MB BEECH AM.—It is with sincere regret that we report the death of Mr William Paine Beecham, solicitor, which occurred shortly after ten o'clock on Mon- day morning, June 3rd.
CAERSWS.
CAERSWS. Cum ANNIVERSARY.—The Royal Oak Club's 33rd anniversary was held at the Buck Inn, on Friday, May 31st. The members visited Llandinam Hall and Maps- mawr Hall, where refreshments were served out they also proceeded to church, where the officiating ministers were the Vicar and his Curate. Returning to the B nek they sat down to' dinner, prepared by Mr Kinsey, the chair being taken by the Rev. R. Roberts, and vice-chair by Mr David Jones, Church House, Llanwnog. After the usual toast list bad been gone through, a danca was held on the green.
LLANDINAM.
LLANDINAM. NEW RESIDENCE.—Labourers have commenced ex- cavating the foundations of a new residence about to he built for Captain Crewe-Read. Penybrvn, the former residence of the family, is already being taken down.
CARNO.
CARNO. CLUB -The newly-established friendly Bociety held their first anniversary on Friday, May 31st. The members met at the School-room, whence they marched in procession to church, where an appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. M. Jones, Vicar. A fter service the procession visited Plas-Llysin, the residence of Captain Adams, the president of the society. Returning to the Aleppo Merchant Inn, the members sat down. to dinner, the chair being taken by Captain Adarrp ant the vice-chair by Mr Jones, when the usual toaq" s followed the removal of the cloth
) MONTGOMERY;
) MONTGOMERY; COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS.-Before J. R. Jones, Esq., and the Rev. R. M. White. Unjust Weights.-David Davies, of the Rockhill, Llan- dyssil, was charged by Inspector Davies with having two 561b. weights both deficient; the charge was proved by the Inspector, and defendant was fined 6d., and 8i. 6d. costs.—John Morris, of Churchstoke, coal dealer, was charged by Inspector Davies with having a pair of scales short in weight, and was fined 6d., and 6s. costs.—Hugh Williams, of Llandyssil, was charged by the same officer with having an unjust scale, and was fined 6d., and 7s. 6d. costs.. i i tr Ejectment.—Application was made by Mr William Allen, agent to the Right Hen. the Earl of Powis, for a warrant of ejectment against Charles Weiver, of Mont- gomery. The warrant was granted, to take effect in fifteen days.
LLANIDLOES.
LLANIDLOES. SCHOOL BOARD.—The agreement for the combination of the Llanidloes Parish and Borough School Boards has been sanctioned by the Education Department, and the two Boards will henceforth meet and act in union. PROPOSED NEW TBAMWAY.—It is stated that the Directors of the Van Consols mines have entered into an agreement for the construction of a tramway from their mines to the railway station. The route indicated is along the river side to the Cambrian Factory weir, and out from the Short Bridge. A warehouse is to be built for storing the ore and spar produced at the mine. It is said that Mr William Thomas is to be the contractor for the works. A meeting was held on Wednesday, May 22nd, between the company and landowners in respect to the proposed scheme. THE LLANIDLOES CHOIR AND THE SOUTH WALES CHORAL CONTEST.—At this contest, which was held at Llan- dovery, the Llanidloes choir took part in the great competition of the day (Wednesday, May 29th) when a prize of 220 was offered for thelbest singing of Lift up your Heads," and the Hallelujah Chorus,' from the Mesuah. The following choirs competed:—Vicar Pritchard United Choir, Llan- dovery (150 strong), conducted by Mr W. Phillips (Gwilym Gnou), of Morriston; Lebanus Choir, from Morriston, Swansea (200 strong), conducted by the veteran prize winner, Mr David Francis, of Aberdare; Trecastle Choir (100 strong), conducted bv Mr D. Jenkins, the celebrated Welsh Solfa-ist leader; The* Young Recruits, from Tenby (80 strong), con- ductor^ Mr Thomas Price; the Llanidloes Choir (63 stron°j, conductor. Mr J. H. Mills; and Llan- dilo Choir (150 strong), conductor, Mr Silas Evans, the well-known and successful choir-leader of Swansea. In making the adjudication Mr Brinley Richards gave a summary of the merits of the different choirs and ponted out their defects. He paid a special compliment to the Llanidloes choir, which had been deprived at the last moment of their harmonium, upon which they had been accustomed to depend. The prize wa3 given to the Morriston choir. Later in the day the prize of £ 8 for the best rendering of the dramatic glee, "Ax Don o flaen Gwyntoedd," was carried off amid great applause by the Llanidloes choir, who were highly complimented upon their performance of it by Mr Brinley Richards. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, MAY 30TH.-Before the Rev. John Evans, and Richard Woosnam, Esq. Drunkenness. — P.O. Thomas Edwards of Llangung, charged Richard Bishop and John Hughes, miners, with being drunk at the village of Llangung, on Sunday, the 12th day of May.—Defendant's were fined 5s. each and costs. Bishop paid the money. Ejectment.—Edward Lewis, Brynhyfryd, grocer, applied for an order of ejectment against Richard Evans, mas- ter shoemaker.—Defendan said he was in tie middle of moving, and would clear all off by, or on, Monday, June 3rd.-Order made in the usual way. Assaitit.-Richard Ashton, of Glanyrafon, Trefeglwvs, farm bailiff, charged David Jones of the same parish, miner and John Bumford, miner, with assaulting him. Both defendants denied the charge—Complainant said I was going home from a wedding on Friday night, May 24th, and found defendants and others on the road stripped; they wanted me to fight, and David Jones struck me, and the other defendant took hold of me and continued striking me.—Two witnesses corroborated the complainant's evidence, and defendants were fined each £1 and costs. Money paid. trespass.John Baxter Owen, jun., Bryndulas, charged Edward Williams and John Evans, both of Llanidloes, with trespassing on his land on the 29th April last, in pursuit of game, in the day time.—Richard Brunt de- posed I an<l my brother weie raising stones on the 29th AMU when we saw a lot of dogs and two men in the ad- joining field. We chased them. Defendant, Edward Williams, was one of the men I know him by his face. They started a hare on our ground, and followed it to complainant's land.John Brunt, gavesimilar evidence.— Defendant Evans was acquitted, and Williams was fined Bland costs. Money Paw-, „ Cruelty to Sheep. — Thomas Jones, Bellan, farmer, and Margaret, theiwife of Maurice Jones, Cefnbeidiog, farmer, with cruelty to animals. Mr Clement Jones, Rhayadr, appeared ^complainant, and in opening the case, said he had written to the defendants warning them that unless they discontinued ill-treating and beating complainant's sheep, h ewould bring an action against them. Both cases were proved, and the defendants were fined RI and costs. Money paid. Evans, Llangurig, charged Evan Evans of the same place with assaulting her on Sunday the 26th of May. Mr J. Williams, solicitor, Llanidloes, ap- peared for the defendant, who was fined £ 1 and costs. Money paid. I Straying Cattle.—P.C. Tanner charged William Price j with allowing his cattle to stray on the turnpike road on j the 17 th of May. Case proved. Fined 2s. 6d. apd costs., Money pair). Several surveyors pas-ted their accounts.
VAN CONSOLS.
VAN CONSOLS. The success of the Van, as always happens in the case of great discoveries, led to a general search of every nook and corner where a lode could be detected, and every available piece of ground in the neighbourhood was at once secured as a mining sett. It could hardly be ex- pected that all attempts would be fortunate in many cases operations have been confined to mere preliminary exploration?, which probably will eventuate in success and too often exaggerated prices have been paid for these properties, but little developed, and onlyjn-omising because near a rich neighbour. The locality, -vever, is highly mineralised, and good mines have been and are being wrought therein, and there is every probability that the Great Van, at no distant date, will find in its immediate neighbourhood many rivals of no mean order. We are among those who -think Van Consols is destined to rank as a lead-producing mine quite equal to its rich neighbour, and that-. as a natural comeqùence the shares now quoted in the market at from 5 to 6 will eventually find ready purchasers at greatly enhanced prices. The mine has long been strug- gling, but the vigorous iranagement of Captain James Roach has, within the space of a few months, wrought wonders. He has set himself manfully to work, not to sell ore in the market spasmodically, but to lay open a mine which will vie for enduring wealth with any in the Principality. The task has been well performed. Want of ventilation alone prevents Van Consols sending regularly to market sufficient quanties of ore to pay handsome divi- dends. The question now is simply one of time and patience. When a communication from Little's shaft to the deep adit is perfected the mine will be entirely venti- lated, and then-but not till then-can the requisite num- ber of men be set to work to stope away the ore. It must not be for .rotten that they have not stoped a single inch since they first dscovered ore. The ris; has gone no 5 fathoms on the nor: h part of the lode above Little's, where there is a very good lode, worth 3 tons to the fathom, but for the present thoy are rising on the south part, for the sake of making a communication and t) ventilate the 25 as early as possible. They c tn already see several thou- sand pounds worth of ore, and. cn the average. Capt. Roach e t'mates the whole of the ground at f25 per fathom. The ore is worth as much a3 any of the *re found in Wales, and is precisely of the same quality 801 the Van.—Mining World.
LLANFAIR CAEREINION.
LLANFAIR CAEREINION. LATIXG THE FOUNDATION-STONE OF THE NEW BAPTIST CHAPEL.—I have much pleasure in reporting that the movement begun by our Baptist friends in this town to build for themselves a nev chapel has now assumed an 'I active form. According to arrangement, Mrs Ellis, Victoria Home (wife of Mr H. Ellis, senior) laid the foundation-stone on Wednesday morning; May 29th. In consequence of a very pad and recent bereavement in the family, the ceremony was allowed to be made in private to meet Mrs Ellis's wishes but. simple as the procedure seemed, those present felt greatly impressed as the devoted and aged lady spread the mortar, while her looks were more telling than an eloquent speech could be. The task could not have been done by anyone worthier than Mrs Ellis' whose consecrated and exemplary conduct during a long and useful life has won for -herself the good wishes of all good people. The stone was prepared by Mr John Jones, stone cutter, Welshpool, and bore alL appropriate inscrip- tion. After the stone was properly laid, a bottle was placed in the cavity by jMr Samuel Ellis, containing a carefully-written statement of the rise and pro- gress of the Baptist cause at Llanfair, with the chief incidents in connection with the new chapel; also a copy of the Freeman, Seren Cymru, Greal, Yr Athraw, Y Medelwr Ieuauc, Oswestry Advertizer, and Welshpool and Newtown Express. I am glad to add that the work progresses very favourably. Before these lines are in print the walls will be sufficiently high to fix the window-sills. The energy displayed by our Baptist neigh- bours demands the respect and encouragement of all lovers of improvement and progress. Great praise is due to the farmers, &c., as we understand that they gave the carting free towards the erection of a House of God," which, when finished, will be an ornament to our little town, and, we hope, an incentive to the other denominations to im- prove their present places of worship.—Communicated.
ELLESMERE.
ELLESMERE. OPENING OF A GOOD TEMPLARS' LODGE IN ELLEs- MERE.—On Thursday, May 30th, in compliance with an invitation from some of the friends of the Temperance cause in this town, a number of Go)d Templars arrived here in a break from Oswestry. They comprised Bro. Edward Evana, D.D.P.W.C.T. (who is deputed by the Grand Lodge of England to open new lodges in the county of Shropshire), Bros. Miller, Williams (Post- office), Lloyd, Dr Beresford, Rees, H. Ellis, Morris, M. H. Roberts, Edwin Poole, Nield, and Sisters Evans and Walker. They were most hospitably entertained at tea in the Independent schoolroom, after which they proceeded in their regalia to the Market- square. Chairs were provided, and on the motion of Mr Davieg (hair dresser), Bro. Williams was voted to the (inair. Having stated the reason why the Good Templars had come there, he called upon the D. D. (Bro. Evans), to explain the principles of the Order. In a. very short time the Market-square was crowded with the inhabitants, who gave the speaker a fair hearing. Bro. Miller was next called upon to address the numerous audience, and the speech being both practic d and humourous, it had a very good effect. The Chairmm then informed the audience that they were going ti the schoolroom—first, to hear an address from Dr Beresford, and then to open a lodge of Good Templars. The schoolroom was well filled with a highly respectable audience. Mr Speake was voted to the chair, and he called upon Dr Beresford to address the meeting. The doctor sp ike in a very decided manner against the use of alcohol, stating that five hundred medical men had signed a declaration against its extensive use in their practice. He also spoke of the great good the Order of Good Temp'ars had done in Os- westry, and concluded by earnestly asking all to come forward and sign the charter for the institution of the lodge. Eighteen friends enrolled themselves as charter members. The Insti- tuting Officer (D. D.) then proceeded to open the lodge, after which the officers were elected for the present term, Bro. Speake being elected W.C.T. The name of the lodge is to be "Ellesmere's Hope." We believe the Order will prosper here, if the members will be united, for United, we stand divided, we fall. Communicated. PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY, JUNE 3BD.—Befcre R. G. Jebb, Esq., and S. K. Mainwaring, Esq. Excise Offence.—Joseph Mould was charged by Mr Edward Davies, supervisor of excise, with keeping and using a carriage on the 16th April at Ellesmere, not hav- ing a licence for the same.—Mr Hawkins, excise officer, said he met defendant's daughter and two women riding in the cart on the day in question n.t Ellesmere. Defen- dant had taken out a licence for both pony and cart in 1871. but had only taken one out for the pony this year. He could not plead ignorance as he had repeatedly called upon witness, and had asked him if he was liable to pay for the cart if he used it for fetching pig food or anything for himself only and witness had told him that he was not liable if the cart was u:;ed for this purpose only, but the moment he took passengerc; he was liable.—Defendant said he was away from home from the 1st of April to the 30th, at Bury, Lancashire, and the cart was taken by his daughter without his knowledge, and she, not knowing the law, unfortunately took the women up out of charity. This was the only time the cart was used for this purpose and then it was entirely without his knowledge.—Fined in a mitigated penalty of E5 and the magistrates signed a memorial for a further mitigation on account of defen- dant's poverty. Drunkenness.—John Aspbury was cha-ged by Sersrean Gough with being drunk and refusing to quit the White Hart Inn, Ellesmere, on the 25th May.—Fined 21, and 8. costs in default, one month's imprisonment; allowed seven days to pay. Straying Donkey. -Michael Boyle was fined 7s., includ- ing costs, for allowing his asi to stray on the highway leading from Ellesmere to Overton on the 17th May. Charge of Deserting a chiii.rhoma s Roberts, late of Ellesmere, was charged by Mr Pritchard, master of the Union Workhouse, with running away and leaving his child chargeable to the common fund of the Union.—In reply to the charge, defendant said hehad not run away, but had comeback a fortnight after with money to pay for the child who had been taken into the house without his knowledge. He was willing to pay the cost of the main- tenance of the child while in the house, and to take it away with him that day to wlure he was working at Whitchurch.—Mr J. B. Stant said the child had been in the house a month, and the amount due was 17B.-This defendant was ordered to pay, and alio the costs of the present action, 17s. He was allowed fourteen days. Assault.-Jobn Green, waggoner to Mr Owens, of Dee Fields, was charged with assaulting Thomas Griffiths, at Ellesmere, on the 31st May. Complainant said that on Friday he and a man named Robert Woodville (who cor- roborated) were coming with a horse and cart fron the field where they had been at work, when they were met by defendant, who caught hold of witness by the coat. He (witness) was walking by the side of the cart, and in order to avoid the wheel, he pushed defendant from him. Defendant then hit him several times in the face, and he defended himself as well as he could. He also broke his watch. Defendant said he only took hold of complainant's coat because he wanted to talk to him, and nevtr meant to hit him if he had not first pushed him. He also said it was jealousy on the part of complainant all along of a gal, whom he (complainant) had used to walk out with, who had forsaken him, and now walked with defendant." Fined 21, including costs, and 7s. 6d. the estimated cost of repairing the watch. Offences under the Vaccination Act.-Sina Owen was charged by Mr Pay, vaccination officer, with neglecting to have her child vaccinated. Mr Pay said he did not wish to press the case, as the defendant had, since the summons was issued, got a certificate from the medical officer to post- pone the vaccination on account of the ill-health of the In child. Fined 8s. 6d., including costs.—Mary Handley was charged with a like offence, and was lined 10s., in- cluding costs. The child was ordered to be vaccinated at once. Stealing a Birdeage.-A little boy named Jones, was charged by Mr Robert Barkley with stealing a birdcage, on Saturday night, June 1st, valued at 3d. David Robinson said he saw the lad go into the back of Barkley's house and come out with a birdcage under his coat. Witness followed him, and asked him whose cage it was. The lad paid it was his, but witness knowing it to be his master's, took the boy to the house the police officer was sent for, and the lad was given in charge. The cage was identified by Robert Barkley.—The juvenile offender was sentenced :1 to one day's imprisonment in the lock-up, and to receive a dozen lashes with the birch rod from Sergeant Gough.
WEM.
WEM. A discourse was delivered by Mr Barrett, of Bridgnorth, on Sunday last, in the Catholic Apostolic Church, Noble- street, Wem, on "The Gift of the Spirit;" and also on Monday evening, on "The four-fold Ministry." The attendance at both services was very good, and each discourse was listened to with marked attention. { TWELFTH S.R.V.—Thirteen members of this corps mustered at their range to compete for the h«*our of repre- senting their corps at Wimbledon. The men shot three senting their corps at Wimbledon. The men shot three times up the range, and the two who made the highest aggregate scores were to go. The day was very wet, but the shooing was rather good. Sergeant IL Stockall and Corporal Stokes were the successful men, and we wish them good fortune. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, MAY 30TH.—Before A. C. H. Percy, Esq., Chairman, and Captain Dickin. The Chairman said he wished to say that a farmer who had been summoned had called at his residence to state his case in his private room, and he (the Chairman) wished it to be made known that it was a most improper thing for anyone to do so when they knew the case could not be heard there. Highway Offence.-Jobn Dawson was charged by P.C. Hayes with riding, on the 23rd of April last, in High- street, without having proper management of his horse. Defendant was asleep, and the ins were round the horse's hind legs. Fined 21, and costs. AS3ault.-Richard Hinton was charged with assaulting William Newbrooke, on the 5th of May. Complainant stated the case, and called a young woman who was with him, who said defendant knocked Newbrooke down, kicked him' and badly ill-usec1 him, at which statement defendant folded his arms and said That's a lie," whereupon the Bench administered a rebuke, and fined him go-, and costs, or fourteen days' hard labour. Defendant said he should not pay, but go to prison. Prosecutions under the Vaccination Act.-tienry mitter, watchmaker, Wem, was charged by Mr H. Stockall, re- lieving officer, with refusing to have his children vaccinated. Mr Clarke, solicitor, appeared f jr defendant, and said Mr Butler had agreed, under his- persuasion, to have his children vaccinated. He (Mr Clarke) would ask the Bench to fix as low a fine as they could. The Chairman, after commenting very strongly on the evil that often arose through the stupidity of such people, inflicted a fine of 10s., and 98. 4d. costs.—Richard Birch, of Hinesheath, was also charged with neglecting to take his child to be inspectedaftpr vaccination, as required by law. Defendant said the child had been taken twice, but the doctor was out, as it was after the time for the attendance. Fined 10s.. and 9s. 4d. costs. Drunk-Thomas Walker was charged by P.S. Hayward with being drunk on the 15th of May.—Fined 53. andcosts. Vagrancy. Thomas Rogers was charged by P.C. Hayes with begging on the 29th May. As nothing was known of him before, he was discharged. Drunk and refusing to quit.—Samuel Edge was charged by P.C. Haves with refusing to Quit the Horse and Jockey Inn, Wem, on 25th of Aplit. Defendant was fined iOs. and costs.
WELSHAMPTON.
WELSHAMPTON. ANNIVERSARY SERMONS.—Two excellent sermons were pre.iched on Sunday, June 2nd in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, by Mr Evans, of Chirk. The congregations were very good, considering the unfavourable state of the weather, and the collection far surpassed that of former years, the amount collected being £4 4s., which was de- voted to the trust funds. The money was much needed, and the church wish to express their gratitude to those friends who kindly assisted by their contributions.
WHITCHURCH:
WHITCHURCH: THE VOLUNTEERS.—The Whitchurch Rifle Corps had an out-door drill on Monday evening, June 3rd. We un- derstand that Captain Lee has succeeded in passing the necessary Government examination, and obtained the extra grant for the corps. NEW CURATE.-The Rev. C. E. Sanders, one of the curates of Whitchurch, having recently resigned the post in consequence of impaired health, the Rev. E. Lipscomb, of the Oxford University, ha* been appointed curate. The parishioners are sorry to lose Mr Sanders, aa he had become universally esteemed and respected. f SCHOOL INSPECTION.—The National Boys', Girls, and Infants' Schools at Whitchurch were recently inspected by one of the Government Inspectors, and reports of a most satisfactory nature have been issued concerning them. THE BRASS BAND CONTEST.-Upwards of 222 has been collected for the prizes in the brass band contest, to take place this summer. The following bands have been engaged by three different clubs and two more hfty5 T- o be engag-ed ;-The Whitchurch, the Shropshire Militia, and Stoke-on-Trent Rifles, We understand that the band- master of the 14th regiment, stationed at Chester, is to be asked to act as judge. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, MAY 31st.—Before Thoa. H. Sandford, Esq. (Chairman), P. W. Godsal, and R. P. Ethelston, Esqs. A ssault. —John Day, of Whitchurch. labourer, was charged with having violently assaulted Henry Speed, on the 29th May. Complainant said he was a labourer, living at Whitchurch. On Wednesday last he was walking along Yardington, when Day came out of his house aid followed him. When he overtook him he collared him, and struck him violently, saying I'll give you what you deserve." He got into his house, and Day followed, and then struck him again.- Eliza Slawson corroborated complainant's statement. Day said that he had thrashed Speed because he was living with his (Day's) daughter, and he did not believe they were mairied. Bound over in own recognizance of L10 to keep the peace, and ordered to pay costs, 10s. 6d. Drunk and Refusing to Quit.-Thomas Healey, of the Wyches, Whitchurch, was charged with refusing to uit a public house.—Mr Scott said On the 26th of May it was fair day at Whitchurch. There was a disturbance outside his vaults, and immediately afterwards several people came in and there was some bother about a sovereign being stolen. He went round the counter and they were then fighting. He told Healey to go, but he refused. He then called a policeman and turned him out.—P.C. Dovey cor- roborated.—Bound over in own recognizances of £ 10 to keep the peace for six months, and pay costs, lis. 6d. Afastev and ScTVdut Cctxc.—Mr George Batho, of Heath Lane, near Whitchurch, charged his farm servant, Emma Jennings, with disobeying his lawful commands. He said that on the 22nd of May he asked defendant to milk a cow that should have been milked by another servant, who had been hurt. She refused to do so, and followed him about, asking for her wages, and saying she would leave his service.—Defendant said that she wanted to leave, as she was going to be married.—Ordered to go back to her master's service, and pay costs, 8s. 8d.
WREXHAM.
WREXHAM. ACCIDENT.—On Monday, June 3rd, the shafts of a wag- gonette, which was returning from the GreatWestern Station containing Mr Gordon Ross Christian, gamekeeper, and a driver, became detached, whereupon the horse, still partially fastened to the vehicle, became unmanageable, and started off at a full gallop towards the town. Near the Fleece Inn the vehicle was upset, and the driver and Mr Christian thrown to some distance, both being more or less injured. The horse then dashed into the shop of Mr Lee, butcher, bursting open the door, and, throwing down a man standing in the doorwav, whose collar-bone, we are sorry to say, twas broken. The waggonette had been en- gaged by Mr H. W. Meredith, of Pentrebychan, to convey him to the train, and he had only just left it at the station when the catastrophe happened, thus happily es- caping an accident that might have deferred his marriage, which ie arranged to take place this week. 0 BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT, MONDAY, JUNE 3RD.-Before the Mayor (J. B. Murless, Esq.), T. C. Jones, T. Eyton Jones, W. Low, and E. Tench, Esqs. A Suspicious Case.—John Williams, who said he came from Liverpool, was brought up on remand, haying been locked un between one and two o'clock on Tuesday morn- ing, the 28th May, for being upon the premises of Messrs Jones and Rocke, tanners and leather dressers. Two night watchmen, named Zephaniah William? and Bartholemew, gave evidence to finding the prisoner, and they said he appeared to have got in through a window, out of the centre of which an upright bar had been pushed into the building, the window looking out into a thorough- fare. Their suspicions were first aroused by finding a hat in the yard, and after searching they heard a man snoring then they found the prisoner in one of the workshops fast asleep, whereupon they sent for the police. Both witnesses and Inspector Nadin said that the man was very drunk.—After the magistrates had consulted, the Mayor said that it was plain that the prisoner was not too drunk to break open a window, and the decision was that he be imprisoned for seven days. Diseased Meat. -Edward Jones, butcher, was summoned by Mr Robert Roberts, the inspector of the meat market, for exposing for sale a calf unfit for human food. The complainant said that he first saw the calf in the slaughter house on Friday, the 25th May when he cautioned defend- ant not to bring it to the Market Hall but on the Saturday evening he found the head and liver and three quarters of the calf exposed for sale on the defendant's stall. He then called Inspector Nadin to look at it, and he afterwards fetched Mr T. C. Jones, who ordered it to be destroyed. The liver was very much diseased. Inspector Nadin was then called, and he said that he never saw meat looking so yellow in his life.—The defendant, who behaved very impudently during the hearing of the case, was fined 40s., and costs, or in default a month's imprisonment, the full penalty being £20.
ICHARGE OF UTTERING FLASH…
I CHARGE OF UTTERING FLASH NOTES. THE SOLICITOR AND THE MAGISTRATES. John Smith was brought up on remand charged with the above offence, having been apprehended under the following circumstances:—On Monday, May 27th, the pri- soner, who lived at 48, Hardwick-street, Liverpool, was charged at the Satford Borough Court, with being, in com- pany with others, in Cross-lane with intent to commit a felony, and also with having passed two flagh" 5 notes upon the Commercial" Bank of England, at Wrexham. Detective-sergeant Seel said that he apprehended the pri- soner in consequence of information received from the po- lice authorities of Wrexham, where the prisoner had been seen at a fair in company with seven or eight others who were known to obtain a living by passing flash notes. The prosecutor, for whose presence the case had been ad- journed, was not in attendance, and a telegram had just arrived asking for a further remand until Wednesday, the prosecutor being out of town. Sir J. 1. Mantell, in com- pliance with the request of Mr Bennet, discharged the pri- soner. Upon his being discharged, Datective-sergeant Seel*again apprehended him, and brought him to Wrex- ham. He was brought before the Mayor (J. B. Murless, Esq.), on Tuesday evening, May 28th, when Mr Spriggins, butcher, identified him as the man who had passed the flash note to him. The prisoner was then remanded till Monday. One of the other notes was passed at the shop of Mr Sudlow, draper, Hope-street. Mr Sherratt appeared for the prisoner on Monday, and the only witness called was Edward Spriggins, a gamekeeper to Mr Brocklebank, of Childwall Ha!l, Lancashire. He said that on the 4th of February list he carried on business as a butcher in Wrex- ham, and a little after four o'clock on that day (it being the day of the cattle fair), the prisoner came into the shop and asked him if he would have tho kindness to change a £ 5 note for fiim, as the banks were closed. If he would change it he would give him » commission upon it. He replied that he would change it with pleasure without a commission. The prisoner then put the note down, and he g&ve him four sovereigns and twenty shillings in silver. The prisoner put sixpence down on the counter and walked off. The witness then produced the note, of which the following is a copy:— Commercial Bank of England, No. 754. I promise to pay bearer, on demand, five pounds, here or at Messrs Barnett, Hoare, and Co.'s Bank, London and Birmingham, for the Directors and Company of the Commercial Bank of England. "H. HISLOP, Per Accountant. E5 0 0. "R. HAGUE, Manager." Mr Sherratt, on looking at the note, said he would tike that note any moment. The witness, in his further evi- dence, said that in ten minutes after he had taken the nofe he ascertained from the National Provincial Bank that it was worthless. In reply to the magistrates, he said that he immediately picked the prisoner out of four or five men in the gaol at Salford. and he was confident that he was the man who passed the note. A good deal of alter- cation took place between Mr Sherratt and the magis- trates as to the right of the former to cross-examine the witness a second time. Mr Sherratt maintained that he could do so, because the Bench had put questions which imported new matter into the case. The Clerk ruled that if he had any further questions he must put them through the Bench. As the witness", Detective-sergeant Seel, was not pre- sent, the magistrates retired to consider what course they would adopt. As they were leaving the Court, Mr Sher- ratt turned round to the dock and said to the prisoner- "You see these magistrates are prejudiced against you." Mr Bradshaw, Deputy-chief-constable, called back the magistrates, and informed them what Mr Sheriatt had said to the prisoner. The magistrates said it was very improper, but they. took no further notice of the matter, Mr Sherratt filling up the interval of their absence by protesting that he would not be dictated to by a Deputy-cbief-constable. When the magistrates returned to court, the Mayor said that they had decided to adjourn the case for further evi- dence. Mr Sherratt then created great amusement bv arguing that they had no power to adjourn the case—all that they could do was to discharge the prisoner. Ulti- mately the Mayor said that they had resolved to remand .the prisoner until Wednesday, and on Wednesday they should remand him again if they thought it necessary to do so.
RUABON.
RUABON. THE GREEN Pm-Many of the men employed at this pit ceased work on Saturday, June 1st, pending the settle- ment of a dispute as to a rise in wages. The masters offer an increase of five per cent, but the men do r-ot consider this sufficient. BATTALION DRILL. —On Monday, June 3rd, the Wrex- ham, Llangollen, Gresford, and Gwersyllt Volunteer Rifle Corps met for battalion drill in Wynnstay Park. After drill both officers and men sat down to lunch pro- vided for them bv Mr Murless, of the Wynnstay Arms, at Mr James's Farm. The companies were escorted by their respective bands, who afterwards played for the spectators assembled to witness the drill.
RHOS.
RHOS. FATAL COLLIERY ACCIDENT.—An inquest was held at the Blue Bell, Rhos, on Thursday, May 30h, before Mr Thelwall, coroner, on the body of Harriet Mile, aged 13. The girl was employed on the bank at the Hafod-y-bwych Colliery,and whilst at her work on Wednesday, May 29th, she had her head jammed between two trucks on the branch line. Mr Webster, manager, was present at the inquest, which, on the suggestion of the Coroner, was adjourned for the attendance of the Government Inspector.
CEFN.
CEFN. THE NEW KING OF THE CEFN. I was wandering among the ash-covered by-ways of Cefn, not many days ago, when my attention was called to a military-looking gentleman, who was driving along in grand style. I was walking with my friends the minister and the young lady. Dout Lux—Who is that ? ,.Inister-That is the New King of Cefn. Young Lady-I wish you would not make sarcastic re- marks about people. The gentleman in the trap is the newly appointed agent. (I bowed my acknowledgements.) Minister—He is the King of Cefn, after all, as you would soon find out if you crossed him. However, we need not quarrel about him, and, dear me, what does it mean ? He's calling one of us. I think he wants you. Young Lacly-tTe cannot want me. Let us walk towards him, and then we shall be better able to hear. Gentleman in trap-This is a deuce of a place to bring a young horse. Can you tell me if there is any chance of turning round further on ? Minister—In five minutes you will be on the brink of a terrible precipice, and in a. short time after that I don't know where you will be, but your horse and trap will -be lying at the bottom of Messrs Dennis and Co.'s freestone quarry. Gentleman in trap-What the—yes—of course—but TI how am I to get out of this precious fix ? Can you tell me that? Young Lady-You will have to walk out of this precious fix," as you call it, and your man must take the horse backwards. „ Gentleman-Of course, I see my way out of the dilemma, and as soon as I have procured a glass of water at this cottage I will join you. Woman at the Cottage-I cannot give you a glass of water. This is one of Sir Watkin's houses, and none of us have a supply of water. Mr Whalley has brought good water to the Cefn, and plenty of it, and I believe Sir Watkin's houses are the only ones not supplied with it. That woman will give you a glass; her house does not belcnf to Sir Watkin, and so she has the water. Second Woman at Cottage-Ay you can have twenty glasses of water if you like, thanks to Mr Whalley. I wish he would do something to stop the rain running off the road into the house. They tell me, sir that if S>r Watkin and his lady only knew as much about the Cefn as Mr Whalley does we should soon have good drams and proper convenience to our houses. Gentleman (to Young Lady)-Now we will visit this terrible precipice. Youn™ Lady—I have heard people say that the dan- gerous places in the Cefn will never be properly protected until some gentleman or some gentleman's horse is killed by falling down the rocks, and the other day I heard a poor woman say that small-pox or fever at the Hall would perhaps move the great people who dwell there to see to thp sanitary condition of the place. Gentleman—How is it the place is so bad To hear you talk, one would think it was dangerous to come within ten m Don't Lux—The place is not very unhealthy under ordi- nary conditions, but suppose we should have a long, dry summer then the liability to disease is increased by having no drainage system. The people who say the Cefn is clean enough are the people who would have to pay the rates if the nlace were properly drained, and the people who suffer from disease and death are the poor who cannot make much noise, and who are too poor to pav rates. You, sir, are a sort of King in Cefn, and if you like to u.e the power given into your hands you may soon bring about a different state of thing". I cannot believe that Lady Wynn and Sir Watkin are indifferent to the condition of the poor who toil hard in pits and quarries for their liyintr, and live in the Cefn. I will not believe that Sir Watkin is averse to his cottages in the Cefn bein? supplied with the water brought to their doors by Mr Whalley, and I am sure if you, sir, will only give your mind to the work, you have a splendid opportunity of making the Cefn one of the pleasantest places of its kind in the kingdom. A cottage pulled down here and there to make roads, spare ground for building laid ont in streets, some means of getting nd of the accumulations of ashes and other refuse, and lastly, a system of drainage. These are some of the things which the people need.doing for them, and until they are done. my friend and his colleaguei here may stem the current of sin by their eloquence, but they will never make much headway against it. In mv opinion Mr Whalley did more for the morality of the Cefn when he brouerht a good sup- ply of water to every house than will be done again until he and you give us good drains, better roads, and cleaner back premises. Gentleman- Everybody I see tells me a different tale; but of course I can see for myself that this horrible place ought to be fenced in, and that these ashes ought to be removed, and that drains ousrht to be laid. 1 will think about, the whole matter, and I hope you will let the people know that Lady Wynn and Sir Watkin are as anxious for the people's welfare as Mr Whalley can be. Dout Lux—Perhaps so. I think they are, and vou can prove that they are, at any rate, willing to give the occu- piers of their cottages any sanitary advantage that a good supply of water is able to confer. To a great extent your word is law in this district, but like all monarchs who are not elected you will run a great risk of losing your power and only retaining the semblance of it if you leave the people to live in neglect. Gentleman-Good day, sir. Dout Lux—Good day. Call at Plasmadoc on your way to Wynnstay, and see if you cannot fix on a course of ac- tion. Good day. sir, and I wish you a long, happy pros- perous reign as King of the Cefn. The Cefn. DouT Lvx-
LLANSILIN.
LLANSILIN. MOELFRE.—On Wednesday and Thursday, the 29th and 30th May, the Baptists held their anniversary services. Impressive sermons were delivered by the Rev. R. Lloyd, Casbach. South Wales, the Rev. J. A. Moiris, Cefn Mawr, and the Rev. Wm. Roberts, Rhos. They had a fine day, a large congregation, and a good collection. .,r PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, MAY 31sT.-Before the Rev. Walter Jones and the Rev. Robert Williams, Rhydycroesau. Permitting Drunken iiess. -Edward Richards, Moelfre Tavern, was summoned for this offence on the information of P.C. H. Rowlands. Mr W. J. Bull, Oswestry, defended. P.O. Rowlands said he visited the house on Friday, May 10th, and saw some people outside one person, who was riding a pony, was drunk. Mr Jones, Cefn Braich, paid for a glass of ale for witness. Witness then left, but returned again about 12'30 p.m., and saw two men drunk. One offered him a glass of ale, which he re- fused, but afterwards the landlady took him one, for which a book-hawker paid. As he went on his way he met Allen Hughes's wife and two children, and in consequence returned and still found Robert Williams and Allen Hughes in the same place. beastly drunk. There was also another man drunk. Witness pointed the men out to the landlord, who replied that witness was telling lies, as the men WQre quite sober. Witness then appealed to a man 'j named Ellis whether the men were not drunk, but Ellis bolted through the back door into the road without answering. Witness followed, telling the landlord that he would appeal to the magistrates.— Cross-examined by Mr Bull: Did not point out the men to the landlord the first time he visited the house. What he meant; by saying the men were beastly drunk was that ( Williams could stand but could not talk. and Hughes could talk but could not stand. (Laughter). It was not his fault the men were not summoned first; he had re- ported the case to his superiors. It was not a rule in Denbighshire, if publicans were "pulled up" for per- mitting drunkenness to summon persons for merely getting drunk.—John Ellis gave corroborative evidence — Mr Bull made an able defence, and called Allen Hughes, who denied being drunk, he had had two pints of ale in the morning and one in the evening.—Cross-examined by Rowlands His wife did not change half a sovereign in the morning that he. might have some silver. He was not going to Glascoed after a job. Did not recollect his wife going for him and finding him sleeping in the back kitchen. Thomas Williams, Berthlwyd, saw the last witness on the evening in question, he was quite sober.—Cross-examined by Rowlands He had complained of men being drunk and carrying drink at nights into his premises. Robert Williams, Mcelfre, was at the tavern that night and had spent most of the day there. Had had three half pints of ale in the morning and one in the evening. (A voice: He had more, gentlemen, he is too fond of it like his father.) He was sober when the officer was in the house.-Cross- examined by Rowlands: He was at the tavern with Mr Jones, and left to go to Berthlwyd, but very soon returned. —Robert Evans said that on Mav 10th he saw Humphiey Morris, and was talking with him by Moelfre Pool. It was about seven p.m. Morris was quite sober at the time. --The Bench considered the case proved, and fined de- fendant, who had been previously convicted, B2, and 19s. 6d. costs. Drunkenness.-Thomas Jones, Llansilin, was summoned on the information of P.C. Rowlands for being drunk in a public thoroughfare on the previous Wednesday night, and was fined 5s., and 8s. costs. Using Th)-eats.-William Sands, sen., William S md", jun., and Thomas Thomas, all of Wtrnpennant, Llan- gedwyn, were summoned for using threats towards John Jones, Goleu'rfrau. Llangedwyn.— Mr Bull appeared for the defendants.—William Sands, jun., was bound over in the sum of £ 5 to keep the peace for six months.—The other cases were dismissed. The licence of the Bridge Inn, Llangedwyn, was trans- ferred to Mr Cadwalladr Ellis, late of Gartheryr, Llan- rhaiadr. „
LLANDYSILIO.
LLANDYSILIO. PETTY SESSIONS, SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST. Before Major Heyward and Captain Myttoo. Drunkenness.—Thomas Williams, of Wattlesborough, was charged with being drunk at the township of Bansley on the 18th of May.—Defendant did not appear.-P.C. Breeze, who proved the serving of the summons, said he was on duty at the Coed way on the day in question, when he saw the defendant in the road very drunk and making a great disturbance. He was also knocking at the door of, and attempting to get .into, the house of a man named Brown. Witness told him several times to go home, but he refused to do so.—Fined 10s. 6d., including costs, or in default fourteen days' imprisonment. Charge of Evading Tolls.-Arrs Ann Evan, of Peniss- allan, Llansaintffraid, was charged that on the 3rd of February at Llandrinio, Edward Davies, the driver of a waggon drawn by two horses, the same being owned by defendant, did fraudulently pass through the Arddleentoll gate without paying the toll, the amount of Is., whereby a penalty of 15 was incurred, and further that Edward Davies had since absented himself and was not then to be found.- William Evans, a son of the defendant's, appeared in her stead.—Evan Evans, lessee of the tolls at the Arddleen gate, said he recollected the offence taking place on the 3rd February. He was present. The collector opened the gate, and a waggon drawn by two horses went through. Witness thought William Evans was the owner, and took out a summons against him, which was dismissed, as he was the wrong person. The wagon was loaded with corn in bags. It was proved at the last meeting that Mrs Evans was the owner of the waggon, and he (witness) had since found out she was the owner. The toll was Ig., and the driver did rot paf it. A man httmed Parry, who was with then, said they could take it free as it was a load of corn for the horses. He also said William Evans would pay if it was payable.— In reply to William Evans, complainant said he never claimed toll for liay from Mrs Evans.-Wm. Evans said his mother claimed exemption from the toll as it was food for cattle, and as she occupied a farm in two places at the Wern and at Llansaintffraid, and the corn was passing from one to the other.—Edward Evan?, farmer, Llansaintffraid, a son of the defendant's, said he ordered some grain from The Wern on the 3rd of February. It was oats grown upon The Wern farm, and was in bags. Witness saw it unloaded. It was to be consumed at Penissallan by the stock. Witness continued: I am a tenant at Penissallan; my name is on the receipts. Mv mother, who lives with me, is responsible for the rent. The whole of the oats were consumed. None were sold, I am positive. The evidence given by this wit- ness at the former hearing of the case was here read by the Clerk, and it was shown that witness had contradicted him- self in many particulars. He now said that none of the oat3 had been sold, whereas before he said that some small quan- tities had been sold to oblige a neighbour. He also said before that his mother was sole tenant, and he only a servant. He now admitted that his name was on the agreement with that of his mother as joint tenant. In reply to the Clerk, witness said the whole of the oats were consumed before the summons against his brother was taken out. It appeared from the evidence that the farm at The Wern was owned and occupied by Ann Evans, who lived with her son Edward at Penissallan, LI .nsainttfraid, the latter farm being rentel by her, and her other son William lived at The Wern.—As this was the whole of- the evidence, the Court was cleared, and after some consultation the Bench sold they should ad- journ the case, as they wanted the occupation of the two places more clearly made out, and told Evans that he must bring his agreement and rent receipts with him next time. Charge of Malicious Wounding. Thomas Williams, a railway platelayer, of Llandrinio, was charged with unlaw- fully and maliciously wounding his brother, Richard Wil- liams, on the 25th of May, in the township of Bansley.— On this case being called, complainant did not appear, and it therefore fell through. It was stated that it had been com- promised.
LLANDYSSIL.
LLANDYSSIL. THE PRIMITIVE METHODISTS.—This body held their an- nual camp meating on Sunday. June 2nd, when a new room for divine worship was opened. After a procession through the village, the Rev. G. Blackwell g we an opening ad. dress to a large congregation
LLANFYLLIN
LLANFYLLIN BOROUGH SEBTON" TUESDAy.-Before John Jones and Edward ones, Esqs.—Mr W. A. Pughe, Clerk-to the Guardian charged Isaac Gregory for not maintaining his wife and children who had become chargeable to the com- mrn fund of the Union. The defendant said he had been obliged to break up his home in consequence of the ill conduct of his wife, and that he had a case against a man for trying tJ seduce her, which was not settled.— Adjourned until that case should be heard. Excui.SLON.-The Sunday FC'IOOI belonging to Castle Gates Chapel, Shrewsbury, and friends, numbering about 500, came on an excursion to this town on Monday last, June 3rd. After parading the streets of the town and enjoying some games and the scenery in Llwyn Park, Bodf?ch Park, and Greenhall Park, they all proceeded to the British School, where an excellent tea, with cake, was provided. Great credit is due to Mr Jones, station master, for the excellent arrangements he made for the convenience of the excursionists. FAIR.—The usual monthly fair was held here on Thursday, May 30th, when there was an unusual show of cattle and horses, which sold at advanced prices. A great many dealers arrived here the night previously. Mr Moses Davies sold under the hammer fiftsen horses one three-years old draught colt, belonging to Mr Evans, Domengastell, for R60 three two years old colts, belonging to Mr Evans, Main, at an average of £ 41 10s. each two fillies for R30 and 235 each four cob horses from 230 to 1:45 e.tch and ponies from CI6 to £21 each. COUNTY COURT, FRIDAY, MAY 31ST. Before Homersham Cox, Esq., Judge. The following were the only cases of interest:- Disputed Turnpike Tolls.—William Lloyd, lessee of the L'angvnog turnpike gate, sued Messrs Jones and Ellis, timber merchants, for P,2 17s. for tolls for defendants' horses, that had been carrying timber through the Llan- gynog chain. The defendant Ellis said they did not dispute the amount claimed, but they disputed the right of the plaintiff to claim any tolls from the place as thsre w IS no turnpike gate, and no notice put up about any tolls.—His Honour said he doubted whether the c:se ought not to b: heard before a magistrate, and adjourned it to make further enquiries. Committing to Prison. — Samuel Breeze v. Thomas Willi,ims.-This was an application for a commitment to prison, and his Honour said he had made it a rule, which he would s'ickto in future, not to commit in any case if the amount claimed was under 203. Ir Brock's Bankruptcy Case.—Mr'Brooke, from the office of Messrs Harrison, Welshpool, applied on behalf of the trustees of Dr Brock, for an order to be made upon the Registrar to pay certain monies that were lodged in court realized from a sale under three executions from this court. The act of bankruptcy commenced from the 29th Januxry last by the execution o1' a bill of sale. The executions were ont in on the 14th March, the sale took place on the 19th of that month. And Dr Brock was declared bankrupt on the 2nd April, and, as the act of Bankruptcy commenced on the 29th January he (Mr Brooke) contended, from the 12th section of the Bankruptcy act, that the proceeds of the'sulf, under the said executions ought to be the property of the trustees.—Mr Walker, Church Stretton, who was solicitor for the bankrupt, and represented a number of h's creditors to the amount of £ 1,500, said he was concerned for Dr Brock when the creditors obtained judgments. They knew that there was a bill of sale in existence, and as soon as they heard that the bill of sale was declared at the assizes to be invalid, they at once seized the goods and sold them. It was clear from the lltb, 12th. and 25th sections of the Act, that the goods ought to be invested in the trustees. Mr W. A. Pughe appeared for the creditors, and contended that the 25th section of the Bankruptcy Act stated clearly that a notice should have been given by the trustees, and that no notice had been given, and con- seqnently they had no claim to the money.—Mr talker said that the bill of sale, which was the ground of tie bankruptcy, was known to the creditors before the se'z ire cf the goo Is and the sale, and t! at that knowledge (u ;Lt to be sufficient notice.—His Honour thought notice cujlt to have been given, and adjourned the application. cf the goo Is and the sale, and t' at that knowledge (u (M to be sufficient notice.—His Honour thought notice cujlt to have been given, and adjourned the application. Disputed Road.-John Davies sued Edward rlumpnr j for £ 110s., for trespassing over a certain road on his P perty. The case was heard at the last court, and re*!L to Mr Oarrick, Pendalog, Llanfyllin, and Mr Jones, -H. fache, Llanrhaiadr, who brought in their award, w was to the effect that the defendant should make use the footpath upon certain conditions named in the awar
GARTH, TREVOR.
GARTH, TREVOR. BAPTIST ANNUAL TEA PARTY.—This popular meeting took place on Monday, June 3rd, at King William's £ °* which was kindly lent for the occasion by Mr G. H.^hal ey> M.f., Plasmadoc, In the early part of'the day there were several heavy showers, and altogether the weather was. un- favourable to the success of the gathering. The comnnttee extensively advertised the meeting, and preparations w,f! made for supplying about a thousand with tea. There can » no doubt that the beauty of the spot selected for pitcni K the tent, together with the well-known success of sinH meetings, would have induced many to visit King W:' Tower on Monday, if the weather had not been more guita for March than June. The arrangements were very £ and Miss Jones, Post-office, Garth; Mrs W;rl& £ Gwernydd; and Mrs Williams, Ceriglivthig; who suP intended the tea, deserve great praise for the a^en;1;i which they bestowed on minute points of de^ta Everything passed off very pleasantly, and as ea lady who took a tray brought with her a large Bn ply of flowers, the tent had a very pleasant appearance. The following ladies presided at trays :—The Misses Jon Acrefair House; Miss Pugh, Cross-street Miss Penybryn; Miss Jones, Glyndyfrdwy; Miss Tinvgladdfa Miss Edwards, Trefynaot; Miss Gather^ Jones, Brynffynon; and Misa Jones, Yron. After the young people amused themselves by playIng ted .olti different games, and before the company separ,- the Rev. William Williams moved a vote'of thanks to tbØ G. II. Whalley for his great kindness in placing grounds at their disposal. Between three and 1° hundred partook of tea.
GUILSFIELD..
GUILSFIELD.. THE FUNERAL OF MRS MYTTON. — The funeral Charlotte, relict of the Rev. Richard Mytton of OaT'r Hall, and grandmother of Captain Mytton, the owner of Garth estate, took place on Thursday, M I 30th. The deceased lady was born on Uctober 10th, 17' and died on May 24th, 1872, at her residence, Shelf near Shrewsbury. The funeral corteje arrived about p.m., and proceeded to church in the following order: Mourning coach containing pall bearers, fourteen old vants and the nurse who attended Mrs Mytton during illness, Mr Brunton, agent, and a number of the 'vV<' men and servants on the estate, bearers, the mourning coach containing Captain Mytton and Captj^ Brooke. The funeral service was read by the Vicar; Rev. D. P. Lewis. The undertakers were Messrs *-°lh/s High-street, Shrewsbury. Dinner was provided jf hall fcr those who attended the funeral, and at the Head for those who came from Shrewsbury and SbeltoC*
LLANGOLLEN.
LLANGOLLEN. FISHING.—Sport has been very good so far, there much water in the river. The redoubtable Griffith. Mr G. Lewis is best known, has succeeded in land' several good salmon.. i* mfc LECTURE.—On Tut slay evening, May 28th, Mrs WilhaD^ of Llangloffau, Pembrokeshire, delivered a lecture Castle-street Baptist Chapel, on The Indebtedness Woman to the Bible." The usual votes of thanks spoken to by the Revs. H. Jones, M.A., E. Evans> O. Davies. -J CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHAPEL.—We are that Mr W. Morgan has given 600 yards of land bet^^j. Berwyn-street and Hall-street for the purpose of a ing site for a new Welsh Presbyterian Chapel. FIRE.—On Friday evening, May 31st, the family .yjif P. Roberts, tailor, &c., Church-street, were consider^ alarmed by a fire, which broke out in one of the storeys and burned several articles of clothing and | holstery. Being discovered in time, it was put out Wif much damage being effected. much damage being effected.
RUYTON. <
RUYTON. < LECTURE.—On Thursday, May 30th, an interesting tl: well-attended lecture on "The Immortality of the was delivered in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, by the Rev. Robert Key? of Norwich. The Rev. & Cooper, of Hadnal, presided, and a vote of thanks to it lecturer was moved by the Rev. L. Weaver at the cloo 300 the proceedings. The procetdi of the lecture were voted to the circuit fund.
EDUCATION OF FARMERS' SONS-
EDUCATION OF FARMERS' SONS- At a meeting of the Warwickshire Chamber of Agllo ture on Saturday, Mr G. F. Muntz read a paper oil PW- question. He thought all would admit the foil positions :—(1) That high farming had become wef* ably necessary; (2) that the farmer, as an efflPg.jjoJ» needed a higher-class education to maintain his P°, than the labourer whom he employed (3) that a ledge of chemistry and mechanics had now become rel for the farmer; (4) that those children of the farnae bad to seek a livelihood in trade, or in other °ccUP tW than farming, required an education suitable social position of their parents. The large ample means for placing their children in the educational institutions of the country, but the grea«0j>J>J of them, having incomes from £ 200 to £ 300 a year, themselves unable to do so. In the case of a farmer d three or more sons, with (as was often the case) school within ten miles of his house, it was imposs*_ him to get them educated without boarding them cost of which would be from £ 40 to £ 50 a year A farmer realising from 2200 to S300 a year cO ae afford such an outlay, and the consequence fr^ was that his sons went without an education, i v one that succeeded him in the farm was not the position, and had no knowledge which could eD%f00 J to cope with the competition of the present day. districts where there were schools the children g tf&Z under great disadvantages, because such instituti°p in the bands of men who had learning themseKeJtljepJ were wholly ignorant of the art of imparting it They were not like the public elementary school^) in the hands of men who had learning themseKeJtljepJ were wholly ignorant of the art of imparting it They were not like the public elementary school^) the masters were trained to instruct others, as weU j educated themselves. He said this advisedlyi^^rj, knew many labourers' children who were better than some farmer's. (Hear, hear.) Having uP.-v favour of keeping the farmers' children at so fifteen years of age, Mr Muntz advocated the' eIy f^J ment of a good school within three miles of chilvto' house, to which all the farmers could send thei and get an education which would fit thena.for kene«t>& class position. In the end, the landlord would o Jo j by the increased intelligence of his tenantry- there would be a difficulty in procuring ina8te id was the case with the public elementary scho training colleges were established but he thoug would bs plenty found in the end some of wh" ba drafted off from the elementary schoo1!. In Mr Muntz moved the following resolution TbOootill ing the present position of the education of th^ide^ and the increased means which are being pr° giii'jV elementary instruction, the means for affording e jfi education for farmers' sons demands the imOie sideration of Chambers of Agriculture."—, seconded the proposition, but expressed some do the practicability of having a school within Ot of every farm house, as he thought there woulo sufficient number of pupils. There was not doubt that hitherto there had been no practical (f for the education of farmers' sons. Farmers, were very much behind other classes in the education. It was the duty of every Chamber good middle-class schools were provided, bee farming had now become necessary to enable p to compete with the foreign markets. Unje9jje W. education were provided, the farmers would mercy of every quack."—After further ir Muntz, in reply, showed that a good school miles of every farmhouse would represent se_ve^ o&JpK in some parts of Warwickshire, and allowi/1^ child for each family, there wou d be a of pupils for every school.—The resolution
THE CASE QF DROWNING .fi RUABON.…
THE CASE QF DROWNING .fi RUABON. b A) Tlia inquest on the body of Ellen Squires deCg{ Wednesday, May 29th, at the residence of th^f before Mr Thelwall, Coroner. Miss Squires deceased, gave evidence to the effect that the on Saturday made some complaints of ^^0^ head, and told her that she (the deceased) f walk. She, however, waited until her fotP jf/^ k from a visit to Dr Jones. This she did to *$*4 Wtfi should arise for her to call in Ruabon f°r ,a her fathers return she went out, and no^t j,ef they lighted a lantern and made a search » adjoining wood. They were often in the ha wild flowers. Mrs Roberts, who laid oU er 9$\ next questioned by the Coroner as to whetn was found upon her, and witness distinct ^jd was not. Peter Jones, who found the body' ^tP ^J J was floating on the water when he found he 0p,<( of flowers in her hand. The Coroner suiDj? t 0' jury without hesitation returned a vero1 drowned." drowned." .J
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CIVIC MUNIFICENCE. —The Grocers' voted a second donation of £ 50 in aid ot gjjifl- fit J borough-street Hospital for Diseases of „ £ ed In packets only. — The system K Horniman of supplying the pure tea immense saving to the consumer, w ^he 4 the ordinary mode of supply because ftnd 8 ceives the importer's guarantee of purity' for money. For local agents, see adver J>aT# j m JSEW i\J F.TAL POCKET VESTA Box, \x&x0 COVER.— Bryant and May have recent. t ft useful little Pocket Vesta Box with a ^reTy W simple spring cover; it is a novelty j^eta1 v soon come into very general use—being oflC p y card, and retailed, tilled with vestas, at gupK Tobacconist, Grocer, Chemist, or Chan pjgEA HOLLO WAY'S OINTMENT AND PILL • BEE" ^^>4 MEN.—Medical science in all ?&eS. t0 feD3* alleviate the many maladies inclde°j attended Ke J* | fessor Hollo way by diligent study an I was induced to beiieve that nature rese J 0^0( J J for these special diseases. Afte ed Jl r Deeded in compounding his celebr „ des o of which embody the principle relief and cure of disorders in < and constitutions, whetner re "corre^ climates They have repeate dr functions which have defied gfjfl by medical men, and with the £ tely aD that the malady has teen 10 P removed. removed.