Wrexham Guardian

Stjatrut NtWØ. NORTH CHESHIRE LAND COMPANY (LIMITED).— A new company bearing this title has just been registered. The capital is £ 20,000 in C5 shares, and it is intended to carry on the business of a land company. » FANCY DRESS BALL AT LIVERPOOL.—It is the in- tention of the Mayor of Liverpool (Mr Alderman A. B. Walker) to close the festivities of his second year of office by giving a grand fancy dress ball at the Town Hall, on the 7th of November, to about 600 guests. THE REPRESENTATION OF SHREW, BURY.-Tti e Con- servatives of Shrewsbury have resolved to iavre Mr James Figgins, their late representative ,of the borough, to offer kiuiself again when the next opportunity presents iHelf. Mr Figgius, it is anticipated, will be the Lord Mayor elect of London, in 1879. A WELSH LAWYER IN THE OLD TIMES.—Sir John Trevor, a judge.of the reign of George I., w;,s unenviably distinguished by being expelled f,-om the office of Speaker for taking bribes from the City ef London. As Master of the Rolls he is said to have been so brutally brow- beating to a nephew of his, a young barrister, that he died broken-hearted. He was notoriously mean and avaricious. A relation of his, calling on him at dessert time, he called out to his servant, You rascal, you have brought my cousin, Roderie Lloyd, Eq., Prothonotarv of North Wales and Marshall to Baron Price, up inv back stairs. Take him down again immediately and bring him up my front stairs." The servant did so, and during the ascent and descent the wine was put away and locked tip.- Globe. THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES.—The council of the University College of Wales has just issued a statement of the second (1876-77) of the three years' subscriptions and congregational col- lections in aid of the temporary sustentation fund. The council had asked for X2000 a year for three years. The first yeai's subscriptions and collections realised £ 3,138 17s 6d, and those of the second year zC2,752 Ils d. The falling off in the total of the second year is attributed to the depression in the industries and trades, especially of South Wales. The congregational collections for 1877-78 will be made on Sunday, the 28th inst., and the house-to- house collections in the course of November and December. 6 THE MARRIAGE OF LADY BEATRICE GROSVENOR. —The marriage of Lady Beatrice Grosvenor, the younger daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, with the Hon. Compton Cavendish, eldest son of Lord Chesham, will take place on the 7th of November. On Thursday, an influential and representative meeting of citizens of Chester was held at the Town Hail, to devise means for suitably commemorating the event, The Mayor presided, and it was at once resolved that a bracelet should be presented to Lady Beatrice from the citizens, and the requisite steps were taken to receive sub- scriptions. On the occasion of the marriage of Lady Elizabeth, the duke's elder daughter, with the Marquis of Ormonde, a gold bracelet, of the value of X400, was presented to her by the people of Chester. MR GLADSTONE AS A WOODCUTTER.—A photo- graph has been-issued, dated Hawarden, 1877, re- presenting Mr Gladstone in the act of felling trees. The distinguished statesman is pictured seated, axe in hand, at the foot of a tree, upon which he has already comingneed operations. The likeness is a good one, and probably many persons will be pleased to possess the portrait of an ex-premier sitting in his shirt-sleeves, and momentarily pausing in his wood-cutting labours to have his portrait taken. Photographers are so clever in making composition pictures that it is difficult to say for certain whether some specimens are taken from the life or made-up." This picture of Mr Gladstone is genuine, and is marked copyright," and we are puzzled to know which to admire least, the photographer for soliticing such a sitting, or the sitter for granting it. Possibly, however, it may have been taken by stealth.

DENBIGH. THE REGISTRATION.-The following is the result of the revision of the voting lists :— DENBIGII PARISH. Majority for C. L. Claims sustained by Conservatives 8 Do. by Liberals 4 Objections sustained by Conservatives P3 Do. by Liberals ..15 18 — Lodger claims sustained by Conservatives.. 7 Do. by Liberals 1 -6 HENLLAN PARISH. Claims sustained by Conservatives 5 Do. by Liberals 1 4 Objections sustained by Conservatives 22 Do. by Liberals 3 19 LLANRHAIADR PARISH. Claim sustained by Conservatives 1 -1 Total majority for the Conservatives. 62 GOOD TEMP^ARY.—On Thursday the representatives of the English templar lodges of Flintshire held their quarterly district lodge for the first time at Denbigh. In the morning there was a meeting of the Flintshire [ district executive, an! also ef the temperance mission {u;¡d. The district lodge was opened in Tower-Hill Schoolroom by the Rev. D. Burford Hooke (Mold), the district chief templar of Flintshire, and grand W. vice- temp'ar of Wales. The other officers included Mr T. Mi l r (Denbigh), W.V.T.; Mr J. C. Griffiths (Mold), W.D. Sec.; Mr J. Wright (Sandycroft), P.D.C. T. J. *■ Griffiths (Caerpwrle), Dis. Chap. J. Roberts (Rhyl), D Mar.; Brother Rev. David Jones, C.M. (Denbigh), Dis. Corns Sisters Hooke, Ellis, Davies, Andrews (Mold) Brother Masters, D.J. (Denbigh), &c. After the opening ceremonies, the D.C.T. presented his quarterly report, which having been unanimously adopted, a discussion took place on the importance of giving more attention to the work of temperance among the young, .ind it was re- solved to elect an officer who would take me department under his special charge. Mr T. Miller (Dc.^igh) was elected to the post Mr T. Moyes (Denbigh; being chosen D.V.T. in his place. A letter having been read from the district counsellor resigning his office, the Rev. David Jones, Eng. C.M. minister, Denbigh, was unani- mously appointed instead. It was agreed to sustain the action of the D.C.T. in promising £10 16s to the grand lodge debt fund, on behalf of the district lodge, while it was also agreed to raise a temperance mission fund, and to secure an efficient lecturing agent, collecting books being eagerly taken up for that purpose. Reports were handed in from various parts of the district, and it was agreed to add with Denbigh to the title of the district lodge. The special deputies having been chosen for the current year. Rhyl was chosen as the next place of meeting, after which the district meeting closed. Tea was provided in the Assembly Rooms, and subsequently a large public meeting was held to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the order in Denbigh. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Before the Mayor, Dr E. A. Turnor, and Captain R. Lloyd Williams. A MIDNIGHT BRAWLER.—Mary Riley was charged with drunken and riotous conduct. Sergeant Lewis said that on the previous night she came near the lock-up and created a disturbance, and he had to lock her up. She pleaded guilty, and had never previously been summoned. She was fined 2s 6d and costs or in default seven days.—The money was paid. A MIDNIGHT SCENE ASTOUNDING CROSS SWEAR- ING.—Edward Roberts, Henllan-street, was charged with drunken and disorderly conduct in the street on the previous night. Defendant denied the charge, and Mr Foulkes appeared for him and tnked for an adjournment, saying that the man had no time to get the case up. The bench said the prosecutors were ready to go on, and they could not adjourn except at great inconvenience. After a number of witnesses had been called and ordered out of court, the bench, at Mr Foulkes' request, delayed it for a time. L iter on the case was taken and excited much interest, the court being crowded. —P.C. Wynne said at five minutes to eleven last night he was in Backrow-street and saw defendant and two girls go towards the Three Boars Head. He was very drunk and he told him to go home, but he said I shall go here and have a glass of beer." he went in and witness cautioned the land- lord not to serve him. Saw him come out, and defendant used very abusive language and threatened him. When he apprehended him he was very violent, and kicked and struck the officers. -Mr Foulkes asked what right the officer had to interfere with defendant, as nobody complained of his conduct,—Mr Lloyd Williams said the officer did quite right in cautioning the landlord about serving the defendant and cautioning him, and if it was oftèner done they would have fewer cases there.—P.C. Simpson gave corroborative evidence, and said defendant struck and kicked him.—For the defence, 31ra Jones, of the Three Boars' Head Inn, said she saw defendant about twenty minutes to eleven o'clock, and would swear he was not drunk.—The bench ordered the landlord to be sent for.—He stated that he saw defendant at his house about twenty minutes to eleven and left part of his ale unfinished. He came in again and was not drunk. Heard P.C. Wynne tell the defendant to go home, and he said quietly enough I will when I have had my drink." Would swear that Wynne never cautioned him not to give the defendant drink.—The bench said there must be great falsehood somewhere.—P.C. Wynne adhered to the statement that he did caution the landlord, and P.C. Simpson said that was true.—The Mayor, after much consultation, said considering the con- flicting testimony, they should give defendant the benefit of the doubt, but he must be careful in future. The police, they considered, had done their duty, and had the man only been charged with drunkenness he no doubt would have been con- victed. They thought the police did quite right in cautioning the defendant and the landlord, and if they did that oftener it would be better for all parties. ASSISTING "NED" TO FIGHT THE POLICE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.—Miriam Hughes, Highgate Bakehouse, Denbigh, was brought up in custody, she having on the previous night ran up when the police were apprehending Edward Roberts, and said, "Don't go Ned, fight with the She took of defendant and tried to get him away. He pushed her off, and she then ran at him and kicked him on the legs and struck him on the back several times.—Mr Helsby, photographer, proved that the woman kicked and beat the police, and did her best to rescue the prisoner.—Mr Pritchard, of the Butcher Arms, gave similar evidence.—Mr Foulkes contended that the officers had no right to arrest the man, and the girl thinking he was illegally taken up, her temper was roused and she did interfere.— The Mayor impressed upon the defendant that it was a most serious offence to interfere with the police, and they were sorry she had made such a false start in. life. However, with a view of letting her off as lightly as possible and giving her a warn- ing for the future, they would only fine her XI and lls 6d costs. ANOTHER HENLLAN-STREET Row.—Robert Jones, Henllan-street, was charged by John Wynne, a neighbour, with using threatening language to him. He l defendant) told him that if he had been out on Monday night he would have kicked his inside out, and called to him to come out. This arose out of the row in Henllan-street on the previous night.— Defendant said he had nothing to say only that they were telling lies. He called a witness that denied the complainant's statement of what took place.—The Bench thought defendant was a desperate character, and they should bind him over for twelve months in .£10 and two sureties in X5 each. A DEAR POACHING EXPEDITION A PROFITABLE HAUL.—This case was preceeded by the bringing into court a long pole strung with rabbits, and a huge rabbit net; which excited the humour of the crowded court.—William Jones, Henllan-street, Denbigh, was charged with poaching. —Mr Foulkes defended.—P.C. Wynne said he was on the road leading from Denbigh to Groes, at half-past three on the morning of the 8th instant. He stood by Gwaenynog-gate back in the hedge with Vaughan and Jenes, gamekeepers, and P.C. Simpson. Accosted defendant, and asked him what they had got. He immediately dropped a lot of rabbits, and ran back up the road followed him, and he then dropped a net (produced). Caught Jones, and then went back, and picked up the net; not being sure of his name he took him in charge, to have him identified. Here stick containing 23 rabbits was produced, found on defendant and his companions; they were warm.—P.C. Simpson corroborated.—Mr Foulkes elicited that they had cuffed defendant and his mates, to take them :o the lock-up.—Alfred Jones, gamekeeper, was with the police on the road named, about three o'clock, and would swear that he w s the man. Sar him drop rabbits and the net.-Sergeant Lewis said that dsfendant and another were brought to the lock-up with the rabbits and net produced, because P.C. Wynne said he was not certain who they were. He knew them, and liberated1 them: but counted the rabbits before them, when defendant said, I never was out after you caught me that time, and here I was out again and am caught the first time."—A long list of previous convictions was put in, and de- fendant fined JE3 and costs.—Robert Roberts, who did not appear, and upon whom six or eight of the rabbits were found, was fined 30s and costs or one month, nothing previously being against him.—Morris Davies, Henllan-street, the third person concerned, was defended by Mr Foulkes. On him the remainder of to 23 rabbits were found. There were seven previous convic- tions against him, and he was fined X3 10s and costs, or two months. The bench ordered the rabbits to be sold, and the net destroyed. Thus these 23 rabbits cost the men in fines and costs over JE10, besides the loss of the net, which was a valu- able one. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Before W. D. W. Griffith, Esq., P. H. Chambers, Esq., Whitehall Dod, Esq., Major Birch, and Captain Wynne Price. ANOTHER Row AT LLAN RHATADR .-Margaret Wynne, of Bryn Glas, said on the 29th ult., she was sitting in the house at tea in the afternoon, when a stone was thrown through the window, when she saw defendant, Arthur Walters, a keeper at Pare Postyn, standing in the yard. Asked him if he had broken the window, and he said you, I'll kill you and the boy," and threw a large stone at her. The stone hit the door post.—Jane Roberts was at tea with complainant, and saw two stones ome through the window, breaking two panes and cracking two others. She didn't see defendant throw the stones, but there was a bother with the children in the garden. Saw defendant throw a stone at complainant, and she flung it back at him. She got frightened, not being accus- tomed to such riots (laughter).—Defendant said I that complainant's children had terribly beaten his, and he went up to complainant about it, when she began to blackguard him, and picked up a stone and threw it at him. He would swear that he never threw a stone; but she stoned him and his wife.—The wife was called, and corroborated this statement fully.—The little girl of defen dant's made a statement, which corroborated the other evidenee in nearly every detail. This woman brought a trumpery charge against the defendant last sessions, which was dismissed.—The bench Raid they could not believe the story com- plainant and her witness had told them it was highly improbable, and on some points had flatly contradicted each other, and, moreover, they be- lieved her proceedings were actuated by spite, and she must be very careful.—Complainant: Oh! I tell the truth what will I do if he kills me (laughter). I'm afraid to live in the house.—She was ordered to pay the costs.

MINERA. THE CHURCH.—A new heating apparatus, by means of hot air has been a<ided to the parish church, by which the comfort of the worshippers will be much increased. The old stove was totally unfit for the purpose. The cost of this apparatus is about £ 50, a great part of which has been collected by private subscriptions. The churchwardens (Messrs Jones and Burton) have been untiring in their efforts to secure this much needed addition. THE HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICE is an- nounced for Wednesday next, in English, when the service will be partly choral. ACCIDENT.-On Thursday, the 5th instant, a man named Edward Francis, living at the Nant, was taking a load of coal to the Wern, at a place com- monly known as Squire's Hill, when he had occasion to allow the horse a little rest, and had put a stone to one wheel, to prevent the cart running back, and was proceeding to do the same to the other wheel, when he fell, and the cart backed over him, severely injuring him. His collar-bone was dislocated, and some of his ribs were broken.

RHYL. A NEW DRINKING TROUGH.—On Wednesday, after a meeting by the Road Committee, the cere- mony of opening the new drinking trough, pre- sented to the town by Thomas Winston, Esq., was performed by the chairman of the commissioners, who formally declared the trough open to the public, and turned on the water. The trough has cost .£60, is of Aberdeen granite, was made in Aberdeen, and bears an inscription, A gift to the town by a friend of animals. Oct., 1877." SHOCKING ACCIDENT TO A CARDRIVER.—On Tuesday, as Edwin Roberts, cardriver, of High- street, was driving from Abergele fair, he had to pass by a drove of pigs, the horse took fright, and bolted, turning sharply round by the Alexandra Hotel, thereby throwing him out with great force, and so severely injuring- him that he remained quite insensible until Wednesday evening. Dr. Browne, of St. Asaph, who was near at the time, attended the poor fellow, but little hope was enter- tained of his recovery. INQUEST.—At the Dudley Arms Hotel, on Tues- day, Dr. Browne, deputy coroner, held an inquest respecting the death of Catherine Jones, of the Queen's Arms Inn, Vale Road. She had been poorly for a little time, but on Monday was taken worw, and died in a few hours, no medical having seen her. A verdict of Died by the visita- tion of God was returned. THE PIER.—Mr Martin, late master of the coast guard station, has been chosen collector by the pier company, having retired on a pension from the coast guard service. CHURCH COLLECTIONS.—The result of the collec- tions and subcriptioos to the Church missionary meeting reported in last week's Guardian was the liberal sum of Y,75 8s Hd. whilst the harvest festival collections reached £ 31 lls ll}r1. of which sum X19 18s 5d was given to the Indian Famine Fund, and the rest to the Local Diocssan Society. POLICE COURT.-Tuesday, before Dr. Butterton and Mr W. Price Jones. George Watson and Jeremiah Griffiths, ostlers at the Alexandra and Dinorben Arms, were charged with stealing two trusses of hay from the stables of the former hotel. They were sent to gaol for four months' hard labour.—On Wednesday, before th,, same magistrates, a tramp, named James Evans, was sent to gaol for 21 days for being drunk and dis- orderly, P.C. Denson being the complainant. THE INDIAN FAMINE.—On Friday evening a meeting was held under the presidency of the Chairman of Commissioners in aid of the "famine fund. Numerous addresses were delivered and several letters received, including one from the archdeacon, stating that contributions to a good amount had already been collected and sent up to London. It was agreed to appoint a committee who should make a house to house canvass for subscrip- tions and forward the money to the Mansion House. Mr Arthur Rowland was appointed secretary, and Messrs Smalley and Burdett, the local bank managers, were to act as treasurers. Mr William Morgan, brother to Mr Morgan, of Mordon, who has recently come from Madras, sent a letter full of interesting particulars on the subject and enclosing a cheque for X21. Collections were made on Sunday at the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, £8 13s, and the Queen-street Congregational Chapel, X3 15s 3d. GRAND CONCERT AT THE WINTER GARDENS. All must agree that the directors of the Winter Gardens have, during this season, provided a series of amusements on a scale that is seldom attempted in a town like Rhyl, and what may be termed the the last of the special summer attractions came off on Wednesday night in the shape of a grand full dress concert given in the fine skating rink by the following well-known high class artistes: -Madanie Sinico Campobello, Mdlle E'ena Franchi, Miss Howson, Signor Campobello. Mr W. Shakespeare, Mr Hilton, Mons. Neidzielski, instrumentalist, and Signor Romano, conductor. The attendance was much smaller than when the company visited Rhyl last season; a good proportion of the company came from Denbigh and St. Asaph, but on the whole the attendance must, have greatly disappointed the directors. The following choice and varied selec- tions were included in the programme:— Duet Oberon Vinurfeinps and TVolf Mons. Niedzielski and Signor Romano. Air "Che faro" Gltck Madame Elena Franchi. Air "Dui sdegno" Mozart Mr Hilton. Cava.tina. Caro nome" (Rigoletto) Verdi Mdlle. Emma Howson. Recit and Air. Waft her angels, deeper and deeper still HaiuM Mr Shakespeare. Cavatina Reberto tu cbe adoro Meyerbeer Madame Campobello. Madame Campobello. Song. The Village Blacksmith Weiss Signor Campobello. Solo Violin 2ieme Morcesu de Salon f-ieuxtenaps Mon Niedzielski. Finale. 0 Semmo Carlo (Ernani) Verdi Madame Campobello, Mdlle. How-on, Mr Hilton, Mr Shakespeare, and Sifrnor Campobello. Duet Love and War Mr Shakespeare and Mr Hiiton. Romance. Forget Thee" E. Campobello Madame Campobello. New Song. Fare the well, and if forever" .A. Duvivier Signor Campobello. Song Sleep, dearest sleep l,andegger Madame Elena Franchi. Song '• I'm a Roamer Mendelssohn Mr Hilton. Valse "L'Estasi" Arditi Madame Campobello. Songs A "Maiden Mine Steriulele Beimet B A Bice" Romano Mr Shakespeare. Song Let me dream again Sullivan Miss Howson. Solo Violin Carnaval de Venise Paganine Mons. Neidzielski. Quartette "Mentr(, il pie FWow Mdlle. Howson, Mdlle. Franchi, Mr Hilton, and Mr Shakespeare. Respecting Miss Howson it is stated that she is the first Australian who has appeared as a songstress in Englaud. She is a very good singer, and was well received. Madame Franchi has a really magnificent voice, and acquitted herself splendidly. Mr Hilton was certainly the chief attraction, he is a singer of great ability, and will make for himself a good position and name. Sinico" was not in such good voice as we have previously heard her. Signor Campobello was well received. The opening piece was a very fine per- formance and lasted 15 minutes. Altogether the concert did not prove as great a success as might have been imagined.

LLANGOLLEN. DEATH OF MR WA.GSTAFF.-The death is announced of Mr Wagstaff which occurred at his residence, Plas-y- Vivod, on Thursday. A MONUMENT is to be placed as soon as possible on the grave of the Rev. R. Ellis (Cynddelw)—the well-known divine, poet, and antiquarian-at Glynceiriog, Llangollen. Mr H. Morris, (Rhuddfryn), Corwen, has received orders from Dr Ellis, Ruthin, who acts on behalf of the family cf his deceased father, to prepare a monument of ten feer and a half in height, made according to the poet's wish from Berwyn granite stone. The design appears ex- cellent. The only inscription on the stone will be- Bedd Cynddelw. 1812—1875" (The grave of Cynddelw, 1822-1875). COUNTY COURT. FRIDAY, October 5th.—Before Horatio Lloyd, Esq., judge. There were entered for hearing 57 original plaints and three judgment summonses. THE CREDIT SYSTEM.- Robert Griffiths, butcher, Newbridge, sued George Brown, carrier, of the same place, for the rccovery of X12 3s 4d for goods .supplied.—Mr C. W. Richards appeared for piaintifl and the defendant was represented by Mr Sherratt —Mr Richards having stated the case, called the plaintiff, who said he was a butcher.. The monej he now sought to recover was owing for meat hE had supplied to the defendant's wite. She ha( commenced the account first about fourteen year: ago, and it had been going on until recently. Sh< used to pay him haif-a-crown when she could afford j it, on account. The reason he had not pressed the payment before was owing to her poor circuta- stances. Her husband some years ago had left her with several children to support, and then she had II two of her daughter's children to keep. He had told her that as soon as these became able to work he should expect her to pay him his account. On examining the plaintiff's books it was found, owing tc the explanation he gave of H not being much of a scholar," that until the year 1872 there were no ¡ dates opposite the articles the woman had pur- chased. Since 1873 his son had kept his books, and from the entries it appeared that the woman had paid for more than what she had bought dur- ing that time. The plaintiff explained that the payments weie on account of the old debt. Some- ¡ times she would pay regularly for her meat, and then get him to give her credit again.—Susannah Bowen, wife of the defendant, said she had dealt regularly with the plaintiff until about the year I 1868, when he said she owed him some money, amounting to .B7 or more. This, sh £ was certain, took place seven or eight years ago. In conse- quence of what the plaintiff said about her owing < him some money she discontinued going to his shop for some weeks. She went there again, but always paid ready money for what she had. On one oc- casion she owed him 8s 2d, she afterwards paid it-—By His Honour: She did owe him a little.—By j Mr Sherratt: The amount was £2 13s, which she was willing to pay. The plainti. had asked some five or six years ago if she would pay the old debt.—His Honour considered the case a very clear one. The plaintiff had dealt very leniently with them, and he considered the whole amount claimed was owing. He would give judgment for that amount, but as he did not approve of persons letting accounts run on for so long, he would only allow the court fees. The debt was to be paid in ( instalments of 12s a month. • SUMMONING THE WRONG MAN.—William Jones, miller, Llangollen, sued Messrs George and David Jackson for £2 16s 5d, on account of goods supplied. Plaintiff said the defendants were partners at Glyndyfrdwy, and the debt had been occasioned by his supplying them beans and bran to the amount claimed.—David Jackson appeared and said he had ( nothing to do with .the ordering of the goods from j the plaintiff. The person who ought to pay for them was George Jackson, who was a son of wit- ness's. He had gone to Liverpool, but where he ] was now he was unable to tell.—His Honour con- sidered that George Jackson was the party to be sued, and* gave judgment against him for the full 1 amount claimed. j ROBERT GRIFFITHS, NEWBRIDGE, V. JOHN PRYCE, AND OTHERS.—Mr C. W. Richards appeared for the plaintiff.—This was a claim for .£1O 148 7d for meat purchased by the defendants.—Mary Price, one of 1 the defendants, appeared and pleaded a set-off to the amount of JJ1 5s, for timber she had supplied to the plaintiff.—Griffiths admitted having borrowed some planks from the defendant, Mary Price, in 1873, but said he was willing to return them or give I' her compensation.—His Honour .'gave judgment against the defendants for the amount claimed, but iu the case of Mary Price he allowed her a set-off of 14s 7d for the timber she had lent to the plain- tiff.

MOLD. PETTY SESSIONS. ¡ MONDAY.—Before W. H. Gladstone, Esq. (in the chair), E. Thompson, and A. F. Jones, Esqrs. THE NATIONAL VICE.—James Murphy, an Irish la- bourer, living in Mold, was summoned by P.C. Thomas Jones for being drunk and disorderly on the 2Gth ult. Fmed lUs and costs, or seven days' imprisonment with hard labour.—Thomas Jones, a collier, was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Gwernaffield, on the 1st insc. Fined 5s and costs, or seven day's hard bbonr- William Backs, labourer at the Chemical W ork, Conaah's Quay, was charged upon warrant, having disobeyed a summons, with being drunk and disorderly on the turepike road, at Connah's Quay, on the night of the 1st July. P.C. Parry proved the case, and the prisoner was fined 59 and costs, or seven days. When asked if he could pay, he replied in a deep bass, injured voice, have my seven davs." ALLEGED LARCENY.—Jane Roberts, a middle-aged woman, was charged with stealiug a pair of boots, the property of William Jones, shoemaker, of Denbigh, who keeps a stall in :he Mold market every Saiu aay P C James Derrick stared that on Saturday nighr, Mr Price, of the tirin of Messrs Edwards and Price, came to him and spoke about having been informed that a woman had taken some boots from a nail at his fhop door. Witness went into the II Black Boy," End found the prisoner there. He told her he wanted tofpe^k to j her outside. She said she would not speak with him, and he then said she must. At the same tiue he saw a pair of boots urop on the floor from beneath her shawl. He picked them up, and said That's what 1 want you for," and she said, "I didn't drop them." Witness told her he saw her drop them ana she must come to the lock-up. She wouldn't move, and he bad to use force to take her along with him. On the wav the prosecutor came up and asked witness if be bad a pur of boots. He replied "yes," and added thitthey were Bluchers." Prosecutor then looked at them and said they were his.—William Jones, the prosecutor, said the prisoner, about twenty minutes before she was taken bv the officer, came to his stall, asd he saw her take hold of the boots produced, which were hanging up outside, and she then asked him the price of them. After some "haggling" as to the price, he mentioned lis as the lowest he conld take, and she laid the boots down, saying she woud go and see her husband. He did Dot see her take the boots afterwards, nor did he miss them until the prisoner was apprehended, when he identified the boors which the officer said he took from her.—The prisoner, who now said "1 didn't steal them," was com- mitted for trial.—She was further charged with stealing a new boot from the door af the shop of Messrs Edwards and Price, curriers and boot and shoe makers.—She denied the charge, and the magistrates committed her for trial on this charge also. AN UNGRATEFUL WOMAN.—Ann Jervis, of Liverpool, a prostitute, was cnarged on remand with stealing tbtee shawls, one dress, a pair of boots, and 4s Gd in silver, the property of Mrs Ann Parry, a respectable elderly woman, living in Maesydre, Mold. It appears that about three weeks ago. the prisoner, in a most miseiable plight., presented herstlf at the door of the prosecutrix, who is a distant relative. The latter took pity on her, aDd gave her a home until the 24;h of September, when the pri- soner went away, taking with her the articles and money specified, and leaving the poor old woman destitute. The prisoner was apprehended soon after at Liverpool, wbeie some of the articles were pawned, was brought to Mold, and a remand was granted in order to complete the case, senne of the articles being pawned in Chester, These were now produced, and all were identified by the prosecutnx. The prisoner pleaded guilty, aLd expressed her regret, but ss she had been several times previctslv convic:ed of felony, the magistrates sent her lor trial at the forthcoming quaner sessions. t ASSAU LTING THE POLICE.—Robert Price, a sailor, was charged with assaulting P.C. Pearson at Ccmnah's Quay.—P.C. Pearson stated that on Saturday, the 1st September, at a quarter-past ten o'clock at Ulght, he was on duty near the church at Connah's Quay. He heard a disturbance at Golftyn, and proceeded jn that direction. He met the prisoner aud five or six others, i and they were singing a lewd song. He desired them to stop, which they did until they passed him AND then they resumed. He followed and overtook tiii?M at the place known as the" Hole in the Wall. and as j they were very disorderly he told them to PRO home quietly. The prisoner said to him, You don't know how to do your duty at Connah's Quay, but, by we shall teach you." They still refused to go away, and continued there disorderly till a quarter to twelve o'clock. Witness went away from them a short distance and hid in a hole in the hedge; End the company, thinking he had gone away, came out into the road and began swearing and making an awful noise. He again spoke to them, and all but the prisoner became quiet The prisoner said he would not go away for him, but. when he liked. Witness then told him to consider himself in custody. Thereupon the prisoner com- menced to kick violently, and gave witness a severe kick on the legs. He raised his foot to kick again, but witness struck him across the leg with his stiek. The prisoner then said to his companions, "Am I to go lads," and they said "No-" The prisoner then said, Lei- us aive it the He then made otr, and his companions threw a perfect shower of bricks and stones at witness, one of the missiles hitting him on the back. He did not. know any of the others, except one slightly. The prisoner had been away to sea., and had also got married since this occurrence.—In answer to one of the 1 magistrates, POC. Pearson stated that the prisoner was one of a gang who continually insulted females whom they met on the roads.—The prisoner now said he was sorry, but urged that he was in drink.—The magistrates imposed a tine of 40s aud costs, with the alternative of a months' imprisonment with hard labour.—The money- was at once paid.

LLANGEDWYN. I LLANGEDWYN SCHOOL.—On Friday, October 5th. the scholars were marched from their school to Llangedwyn Hall, aDd were entertained as usual through Lady Williams Wynn's kind hospitality, and in the evening they returned to their respective homes delighted with their treat. Several parents accompamed their children. The Rsv. Trevor Owea and others amused them with various games, and the boys and girls were ander the care and management of Mr and Mrs BaDsaall. During her stay at Llangedwyn, her ladyship has several timei visited the school. THANKSGIVING SERVICES.—On Tuesday was r O'I). memorated the harvest thanksgiving services, and the church was beautifully decorated for the occasion. In the afternoon, a special Welsh service brought together i those most interested in having Divine worship t conducted in their native language. Prayers were read by the Rev. R. Trevor Owen, and the sermon ? was preached by the Rev. Canon Williams, of T Llanfyllin. In the evening the church was crowded i in every pirt. Prayers were read by the 1 Studholme Wilson, of Wynnstay; the first lesson by s the Rev. Canon Howell Evaa", and the second by the ? Rev. Trevor Owen. The sermon was preached by the If I Vicar of Oswestry from tht words;—"In the moving sow thy s.ed. and in the evening withold nottbv hand." Suitable hymns were sung on both occisions and collec- tions made for the" Church Endowment Fond." Sir Watkin and Lady WilliaRs Wynn and a number of visitors at Llangedwyn Hall were present. The churck decorations were very artistic and elaborate, but not too profuse-

(BY TELEGRAPH). CORN MARKETS. LITERPOOL. Friday. We have had a moderate consumptive demand at our market to-day, at an advauce of Id to 2d per cental on wheat (Californian), 12s 6dto 12s lid. Flour at steady rates. Indian corn 37s 9d to 38;. Beans (Egyptian) 30s to 31s 6d. Peas (Canadian) 40s 6d. Barley scarce. Oats and oatmeal un- changed. WAKEFIELD, Friday. There is more tone in the wheat trade to-day, and prices rule in sellers' favour. A fair enquiry For barley, best samples command late rates, but inferior sorfe are only saleable at a low figure. Beans, oats, and maize fully dear.

NEWMARKET RACES. FRIDAY (YESTERDAY). The Third Welter Handicap.—Ecossais, 1; Elowlston, 2; Niger, 3. Fourteen ran. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs.-La Gitana, 1; Mad- emoiselle and De La Velle, run a dead heat; Uorona, S. Six mn. Prendergast Stakes.—Childeric, 1; Oasis, 2; [nval, 3. Three ran.

TERRIBLE COLLIERY DISASTER. FORTY LIVES LOST. A terrible colliery explosion occcured, on Thurs- day afternoon, in the nine-foot mine a,t the King Pit, Pemberton, near Wigan, belonging to Messrs Jonathan Blundell and Son. At the time of the catastrophe, it is believed, there were some forty men and boys in the mine, and only five of these were brought cut alive. As soon as the disaster was known exploring parties were formed, who tried to penetrate the workings, but they were pre- vented by the after-damp. The manager, Mr Watkin, a borough magistrate and chairman of the Wigan Board of Guardians; Mr Cook, certificated manager: and Mr Laverick, underlooker, have lost their lives in the endeavour to rescue the missing men. They were found unconscious by another ex- ploring party, and although three medical men descended the shaft., and tried all measures to re- suscitate them, all efforts were useless, and their dead bodies were brought to the surface. Two lad. were blown out of the mine down the shaft and killed. Two bodies were found unrecognisable from the injuries received. It is believed that nearly forty lives have been lost.

irtgs, arriagtst aixfr l*dljs. BIRTHS. BARRATT—On the 5th inst., at Summer Hill, Gwersyllt the wife of Mr W. H. Barratt, of a son. HUGHES-Or the 5th ult., at Manchester House, Brymbo, the wife of Mr Jehn Hughes, of a son. JONES—On the 27th ult., at Lodge House, Brymbo, the wile' of Mr John Jones, of a daughter. ROBERTS-On the 3rd inst., the wife of P.C. V. L. Robertr, Princess-street, Llangollen, of twins, son and daughter. MARRIAGES. ANDERDON-PRESTON-On the 4th inst., at the Church of the Hc-ly Trinity. Chester, by the the Eev. Francis H. Murray, rector of Chistlehurst, father of the bridegrool*, assisted by the Rev. Frederick W. Murray, rector of Stone, and the Rev. Edward Marston. rector of the parish, Henry Vtirray Anderdon, of Henlade, Somerset, to Eliza Isabella "Wellwood Clark* Preston, of Queen'* Park, Chester, eldest dnughter of the late Rev. "William Colin Clarke i'reston, of Vallerfield, county Perth. GREEN SI'REET-PIZICHARD-Oii the 4th inst.. at All Saints' Church, Winterburn Down, Bristol, by the Re. O. P. Greenstreet, assisted by the Rev. F. W. Greenstreet, father of the bridegroom, the Rev. E. F. Greenstreet, to Ellinor, youngest daughter of the late Robert Prichard, of Llwydiarth Esgob, Anglesey. FINCHETT—GOUGH—On the 8th inst., at the Parisk Church, Oswestry, by the Rev. Cansn Howell EvaM, vicar, Mr William Finchett, Cambrian Railways, Olt- westry, to Mary Alice, eldest daughter of Superintern- dent Gough, Oswestry. HANMER-HUTCHINSON-On the 2nd inst., at St. George's, Hanover Square, London, by his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, assisted by the Rev. Charles N. Thomas, rector of Warmsworth, Wyndham EdwarA Hanmer, Esq., brother of Lord Hanmer, to Harriet Francis, eldest daughter of the late Colonel the Horn. Henry Hely Hutchinson. LEWIS-GOO I) WIN-On the ]st inst., at Giles' Church, Wrexham, ty the Rev. D, Howell, vicar, Charles Foulkes Lewis to Sarah Goodwin, widow of the late Mr Edward Goodwin, Hop Pole Inn. Wrexham. KERRY—JONES—On the 3rd inst., at Clwyd-street, Rhyl, by the Rev. J. Ogwen Jones, in the presence of the re- gistrar. Mr Kerry, to Miss Anne Jones, of 70, Welling- ton Road Rhyl. DEATHS. EDWARDS—On the 6th inst., a* Brook-street, Rhos. Priec, son of James Edwards, aged seven weeks. HOCKEXHULL—On the Cth inst., at Southsea, Broughtom, Ann, wife of John Hockenhull, aged 67 years. JONES—On the 4th inst., at the Cross Guns, Holywell, Mr Thomas Jones, in his 69th year. JONES-On the 5th inst, after a long illness, Mary, the wile of Mr John Jones, Walwen, Bagillt, aged 72 years. JONES-On the 6th inst., at Pentre Bias, Minera, Mary Ellen, wife of Evan Jones, aged 62 years. LEE-On the 0th inst.. "William Edward, son of Mr William Lee, Primrose Hill, Holywell, aged 1 year and seven months. LEWIS—On the 5th inst., aged 64, Mr William Lewie, Swan Icn, Ruthin. MORRIS—On the 8th inst., at 12, Knox-street, Birkenhead, Francis Thomas Morris, son of Mr Joseph Morris, of the Free Public Library, Birkenhead, formerly of Chester, aged 15 years. ROBERTS—On the 5th inst., at 90, Tale-street, Denbigh, Gertrude Mary Margaretta, only daughter of Mr aa4 Mrs P. Lewis Roberts, ag-ed ten months. TAYLOR—On the 8th inst, at Smith-street, Rhos, Susaia:ab, widow of Joseph Tavl^r, aged 74 years. VALE E- 013 the 6th inst., at Well-street, Cefn Mawr, Thomas Valentine, ased .58 years. WAIT-On the 9th inst., at Little Abbey Gate House. Chester, in her ICth year, Harriet, fourth daughter of Mr William Wait, senior lay clerk of Chester Cathedral.

The Edinburgh town council, have resolved to confer tho freedom of tho city on Lord Shiftesbfiry, in recognition of his effor'.s in the of sanitary and s•»-i-13 reform. The field for the Cesarewitch was 25 j^vong. the result beirg in favour of Mr Jardinp's Hilarious, who bpnt. Mr Gerard's Macaroon by four lengths, Lord Harrington's BeIpho3be ifnishing third, a neck from the second. Hilarious was favourite at 100to 30, 50 t, 1 being: laid against Macaroon, and 25 to 1 against Belpbcebe. The Lord Mayor has received a telegram from the Madras committee acknowledging the receipt of a further rmitbnce of £ 50,000. and staling that committees and agencies are at work all over the presidency with most satisfactory resiiltr- that the prospects are improving and that, should the north east monsoon, dne in a few day. prove good, tbe famine will end in four months. During that period, however, the relief must continue. Lord Skelmersdale, Deputy Grand Master of England, confecriited a new masonic 1 cige at Waltot*. mi Saturday. la the course of a short, oration the P G O (the Rev. E. Bethell Jones) said that the first principle of masonrv wag [ belief in the Most High, and he urped masons to re- member this. Thus they would close ih- mouth of those who alleged Freemasonry was destitute of religion, a charge which was unjust and cruel, for in its everv cere- mony religion wns emphatically brought forward as the chief sanction of the whole. In Franee-alis that he j should have to tell it—an at-ritation was goine on to elimi- Bate the name of God from all masonic lodges, and alreadv the volume of the Sacred Laiv was excluded from some A noble protest ha J hn borae agifinat this by Grand Secretary of England, —

gate Ibbrrtisriiitnt. PFBLIC HALL, WREXHAjI. FOR POSITIVELY THREE NIGHTS ONLY. IMMEDIATELY after concluding an engac-emant a* tile J_ Tbeiv.re Royal, Dublin, these world-reaowiied rxnic Art! •« YE AND ifES BANDMAITN, Will give legitimate performances on 3-fONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY, October 2!»th, ;Oth, ard 31st. Suppc-V'.t y their owa specially organised Power! Company. MON75W. October 2Cth KAMLET j TUKSIUY, October 3->tb.KOMEO AND JULIET "WI?.QN\53DAY, October 31st.LADY OF LYONS bills, &c.

in all cases where pump-water was of doubtful purity the medical officer of health should report whether he is of opinion that the water is fit for drinking purposes. Mr Suerratt seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously, and it was further ordered that the inspector be furnished with a proper testing instrument similar to the one used by the inspector of the Rural Sanitary Authority. THE WREXHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Town Clerk read a letter from Mr John Jones, solicitor, calling attention to the circum- stances surrounding the Wrexham Grammar School. He reminded them that five years ago a scheme for the management of this school on a new basis was contemplated by the Endowed Schools Commissioners,but on the transfer of their functions to the Charity Commissioners it was dropped, and the school had gone on as before. He would ven- ture to say that this school possessing an endow- ment of £120 a-year, from which the people of Wrexham derived no benefit., was so far a scandal. The immediate object of his writing this letter was that Mr Kirk, the present master, was about to remove, and his removal would furnish a good opportunity to revive the application for a scheme for its management. If no such scheme was had, the Bishop of the diocese would appoint the next master, and then there would arise a new vested interest, and the chances were that the old state of things would be resumed. It was said by Mr Hammond, the assistant commissioner, who in- vestigated the history of the school at the time he had referred to, that the Bishop had no right to this nomination. He supposed he made it in default of any other claimant. Be that as it might, he submitted that the present was a fit time to apply for a new scheme, and that the Corporation were the most proper persons to make the application, and he applied to them, as the guardians of the public rights of the borough to do it. Mr Shone said it struck him the letter just read was a very important document, and they ought to be much obliged to Mr John Jones for drawing their attention to a matter of such great moment. Education was a thing they needed to propagate in Wrexham and it appeared to him that if Mr Jones was right in his premises, they ought, as the guardians of the public interests, to do whrt they could to bring about that of things which the donors had in view when they endowed this school. f120 a year was a sum of money which properly invested would bring to Wrexham somebody who would take charge of a great number of children. He proposed that a petition be drawn up by the Town Clerk for presentation to the Charity Commissioners, referring them to the former scheme and asking that it might be revived. The Town Clerk said the former scheme con- templated raising the income to £300 per annum. Mr Smith seconded the motion. Some years ago this question was brought prominently before the Council, and a good deal of discussion took place, the proposed change being very favourably received. There was no doubt the school was originally endowed for the benefit of the youths of the town, and they must not lose sight of the opportunity for applying the income in the manner originally intended. Mr Baugh supported the motion, and said he remembered the time when several free boys were educated in that school at the expense of the foundation. The scheme would be at once revived before any new interest was created. Mr Sherratt felt the truth of everything that had been said with regard to the importance of this scheme; but they were, all in want of information on the subject. He should like to know whence this sum was received, and how it was invested, and what had become of the last twenty or thirty years' receipts. In a matter of this sort there ought to be a rigid inquiry and co-operation with Mr J. Jones, and probably with the vicar, before they presented any petition to the Charity Com- missioners. The subject was deserving of a special meeting to consider the scheme, and go into the correspondence. He did not believe a petition would answer the purpose. It might be shelved, and the Bishop might prefer some person indifferent to them, and they should be saddled again with the same trouble that had happened before. There- fore, with a view to a strict inquiry into all the parties interested, they should look this matter fairly in the face, and finish the thing once for all. The motion wa.s premature, as they ought to have more information before coming to any decision. The Chairman said the Town Clerk was already in possession of all the informary necessary. Mr Sherratt suggested that an early day should be fixed for a full discussion of the question. The Town Clerk thought it had better stand over until after the election, when there might he a considerable alteration in the constitution of the Council. Mr Sherratt: Why not push it on now ? The Town Clerk said he was too busy at present to afford the time for it; but he should recommend that the Corporation put in an appearance before the Charity Commissioners at once, and go into the details of the scheme afterwards. Alderman Owen remarked that if the Bishop had any vested right they ought not to treat him dis- courteously. The Town Clerk said the Bishop would no doubt be happy to meet them as he did before. Mr Lloyd said the Charity Commissioners had been thinking for a long time of moving the school out of the town, and if they did there would be left an excellent site for a Town Hall. It was resolved that a petition be presented to the Charity Commissioners praying for a revival of the scheme, and that the same be forwarded to Mr Watkiri Williams, as the borough member, with a request that he would present it to the Com- missioners and support its prayer. THE BYE-LAWS. The Town Clerk read a communication from the Local Government Board respecting the market bye-laws submitted for their approval; asking in the usual official style for information as to when the fairs were established, &c. The Chairman said they were losing by the delay £4 or -65 per fair in the shape of tolls for horses. PAYING THE PIPER. A letter was also read from Mr Wright, secretary to the Royal Society for the Protection of Life from Fire, enclosing a claim of £.15 for expenses incurred in coming to Wrexham with the new fire escape, and instructing the Volunteer Fire Brigade in their duties. The Town Clerk also mentioned, in answer to a question, that the expenses of the dinner given on the occasion were £10, and would also come out of the rates. THE SMITHFIELD.-A GRATUITY TO THE SURVEYOR. The Surveyor having retired from the room, the Town Clerk read an application from him for some remuneration in connection with the extra labour imposed on him in preparing and super- intending the execution of the plans for the new Smithfield. With the exception of paying a clerk for copying specifications, all the designs and drawings bad been made by himself, and a con- siderable amount of work was done after business hours. Had a. separate surveyor been employed, his charge would have been at least £118 or 4 per cent. on the amount of the contract, which shewed that there had been a considerable saving by the board employing their own surveyor to do the After considerable discussion, it was resolved to present the StRTeyor with a gratuity of £25 for his services in connection with this special work. Mr Smith, on being informed of their decision, thanked the board for their kindness, and in reply to a question denied that there was any truth in a report that he had undertaken private work. He admitted that he had furnished tracings to persons who had applied for them, and it was usual to charge a small fee for the accommodation. The Committee expressed themselves fully satis- fied with the explanation. STANSTY DRAINAGE. The Town Clerk said he had received a formal notice from Mr J. Oswell Bury, clerk to the Rural Sanitary Authority, announcing the intention of that body on and after the 15th of January, 1878, to commence the construction of sewage works for the townships of Stansty, Aoton, Erlas, and Bieston, It was not thought that any action would be necessary on the part of the Corporation, as it did not affect the terms of their lease to Colonel Jones with respect to the disposal of town sewage. Several building plans were submitted for approval, and the meeting then terminated.